Salvation Army kettle campaign aims for $25000 this Christmas
The kettle drive runs before Thanksgiving through Christmas as the Salvation Army's main fundraiser. Volunteers note varying weekly income but frequent boosts near Christmas. Local families like Barnhart continue giving, citing tradition and a wish to teach children generosity. Agency leaders say donations rise in number despite tighter budgets, reflecting a broader holiday spirit.
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Salvation Army
Lynch
Barnhart
Franklin County
Tawbere
Tressa Roecker
Roecker
United Way
Lisa Rivers
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
Rivers
Jesus
Christmas Memory From Hard Times Shared By Plaschka
Plaschka recalls a southwest life where a single under the tree gift changed everything. He describes BB guns for two brothers and a girly gift for his sister, homemade treats, and a day spent snowbound shooting at each other. The memory underscores family unity amid hardship.
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Plaschka
Santa Claus
Private school vouchers debated by Kansas officials
Oklahoma school leaders discuss costs and policy as distrust grows over voucher plans. Katt argues funding would require across state money and could starve public schools of students, while O'Dea warns of blurred church state lines and unfair competition. White notes rural charter interest and remaining public school support.
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Katt
Coutld
Ottawa
Ratt
O'Dea
O’dea
White
West Franklin
Dotson Bradbury
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