Boyda bolsters foster parents - 4/23/07
Kevin Surbaugh has spent the past 17 years working to get Clifford and Phyllis Oshel and others like them recognized.
Years ago, the Oshels became foster parents. Surbaugh was one of the kids they cared for.
"The Oshels provided me a loving home," he said during a news conference Sunday.
For the Oshels, being foster parents was a good challenge.
"I'm thankful to God that we were called to be foster parents," Phyllis Oshel said.
Surbaugh, the Oshels and Don Jordan, secretary of the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, joined Rep. Nancy Boyda, D-Kan., at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th, to announce her National Foster Parents Day Resolution, which will be voted on in Congress today.
Pushing For A National Foster Parents Day - 4-22-07 - KTKA TV49
Where They Stand -- City Council 2/27/05
The primary election on Tuesday will narrow candidates in three Topeka City Council races, with the top two in each facing off in the April 5 general election.
Voters in District 3 have five candidates to choose from in Tuesday's primary election, including incumbent Lover Chancler, who was selected for the city council in January 2004 to fill a seat left vacant by Harold Lane after he was appointed to the 58th District House seat in the Kansas Legislature.
Letters: Elect Surbaugh 2/26/05
During an era of tough financial times for our city, the current members of the Topeka City Council voted themselves raises, as well as new laptops and cell phones. It also appears that the current council members aren't listening to their constituents.
Voters of the 3rd District in Topeka have a clear choice for a positive and self-sacrificing candidate: Kevin Surbaugh.
Hopefuls unveil platforms 2/25/05
All but two candidates for public office who spoke at a forum Thursday night support restoring televised public comment sessions during Topeka City Council meetings.
Five vie to help improve district 2/21/05
Eliminating crumbling sidewalks, dark streets and poorly maintained homes are among the highest priorities for five candidates vying to fill the city's District 3 council seat.
First candidate files for city council primary 1/04/05
Kevin Surbaugh, 36, on Monday became the first candidate to file with the Topeka City Clerk's office to run to represent District 3 on the Topeka City Council.
Resident enters city council race 12/17/04
Expanding the job base in Topeka and bringing in better-paying jobs are priorities to D. Kevin Surbaugh, who on Thursday afternoon announced his candidacy for the 3rd District seat on the Topeka City Council.
Topekan announces candidacy for city council 12/16/04
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Expanding the job base in Topeka and bringing in better-paying jobs are priorities to D. Kevin Surbaugh, who on Thursday afternoon announced his candidacy for the 3rd District seat on the Topeka City Council.
