Deadline nears for seniors to enroll in Medicare Part D
With less than a week left, seniors must enroll to avoid lifelong penalties. Local advocates note only about 55 percent of 4,000 eligible seniors in the county have signed up for Part D, facing 9.45 to 65 dollar monthly premiums and 40 available Kansas plans. Contacts include East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging and Medicare lines.
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Lesley Rickabaugh
East Central Kansas
East Central Kansas Area
Mental health awareness and Franklin County clinic updates
Diane Drake, executive director of Franklin County Mental Health Clinic, outlines 49 years of service, community partnerships, and a 1.9 million expansion plan. The piece notes Serenity Path grant, a name change to The Elizabeth Layton Center, and a $75,000 Mabee Foundation challenge with a November 30, 2006 deadline. It highlights improved access, holistic care, and ongoing fundraising to boost mental wellness in Franklin County.
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Elizabeth
Grandma” Layton
Wellsville
Grandma
Board of Trustees
Eisenhower
State of Kansas
L.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc
Tulsa
Okla
Herald
Kiki Gladman
Diane Drake
ARNP
Franklin County Mental Health, Clinic, Inc
Democrats face Casey Jr. abortion clash in Senate race
Rich Lowry notes Democrats struggle with abortion politics as Bob Casey Jr. runs pro life in a pro choice party. The piece traces shifts since 1992 and argues abortion on demand remains a contested, untenable stance within the party.
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Kate Michelman
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Howard Dean
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Pomuru
Rick Santorum
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