Steve Shute Announces Bid for 6th District Johnson County Commissioner
Today, former Gardner Mayor and current Council Vice-President Steve Shute officially announced his bid for the Sixth District seat on the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners. “I am running for County Commission because our current Commissioner has been acting and voting in a manner directly counter to the interests of the folks in the… Read more
SEL is Like a Trojan Horse
by Linda Highland Testimony to KSDE November 14, 2023 SEL is billed as programs that build emotional well-being and teach anti-bullying/anti-suicide programs. However, SEL acts like a trojan horse to smuggle topics into the schools with parents unaware that their children are being exposed to discussions on race, gender, sex, drugs, pornographic books, religious beliefs,… Read more
The ‘Hamas of Hanukkah’ is theme of local Messianic synagogue festivities
Shared with permission – as printed in Metro Voice Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is set to begin soon. Celebrated by Jews, the Messianic community and also many Christians, it traditionally includes skits with a touch of humor and even irony. This year the light-hearted aspects are juxtaposed against the dark backdrop of Hamas and its… Read more
How Did Social Emotional Learning Get a Foothold in Kansas Schools?
by Linda Highland Many people attended the Kansas State Board of Education meeting last Tuesday, November 14, to encourage the board to end their adoption of the social emotional learning, SEL, curriculum in Kansas schools. Ahead of this event, on September 30 the Kansas Republican Party adopted a resolution calling for the end of SEL… Read more
Tony Bergida Announces Candidacy for 6th District Johnson County Commissioner
Olathe, KS – Olathe Planning Commissioner Tony Bergida has announced his campaign for the Johnson County Commission in the 6th District. “I’m running for County Commission in Johnson County because I see the potential and promise that Johnson County holds for our families and neighbors,” Tony Bergida said. “My family is invested in this community.… Read more
Continued Saga: Billable Hours vs. Public Service
by Charlotte O’Hara – as printed in the Johnson County Gazette – reprinted with permission Well, well, well, the saga of Billable Hours vs. Public Service continues!!! Chairman Kelly announced, on November 16th, his desire to increase the threshold of contract value to be reviewed by the board from $100,000 to $150,000. This little magic trick,… Read more
