Democrats at Demofest
James Bordonaro, Stan and Barbara Fowler, Sharon Karr and Alan Rees of Emporia attended the First District Democrats meeting held in conjunction with the the 2008 Kansas Democratic Party Demofest on Sept. 6 in Wichita.
Featured speakers at Demofest included former U.S. Rep. Jim Slattery, U.S. Senate candidate who is running against incumbent Republican Sen. Pat Roberts; James Bordonaro, 1st Distrist U.S. Congress candidate challenging incumbent Rep. Jerry Moran; and state Sen. Donald Betts, 4th District U.S. Congress candidate who is challenging Rep. Todd Tiahrt.
For more information, call Sharon Karr, 1st District Democrat Secretary, at 343-1607 or e-mail karrs172004@yahoo.com.
Camp Alexander registration
Registration is open for Camp Alexander Day Camp (ages 5-14) being held from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. through May 2009. The next Day Camp will be on Oct. 10. The first week of Summer Camp will be June 1-June 5, 2008. Summer Camp runs every week until school starts (for ages K-12). The cost is $17 each day with a week in advance pre-registration. Late enrollment will have an additional $5 fee; drop-ins, $10 additional fee. Fees are valid until Feb. 1, 2009. Snacks and beverages are provided. Attendees are to bring sack lunches. The address is Camp Alexander, 1783 Road P5, Emporia, KS; Web site: www.campalexander.org; e-mail: campgirl92@yahoo.com; cell phone: 343-5595; office phone: 342-1386.
Citywide garage sale
The Osage City Fall Citywide Garage sales sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce will be held Sept. 27. For more information, call Betty Boss at (785) 528-4484.