Paraprofessionals in USD 457 to earn associate degrees
USD 457 district adopts a two year plan requiring all affected paraprofessionals to obtain an associate degree. The district will cover up to $4,000 in tuition and fees and will require two years of service after degree completion. Only paras funded by Title I or migrant programs face the mandate.
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USD 457
Jim Lentz
U.S. House
Senate
House
USD 457 Board of Education
Indian research topic of workshop presentation
The Finney County Genealogical Society sponsors a free workshop on Indian research from 10 to 12 and 1 to 3 pm August 18 in the Finnup Room at Finney County Public Library. Gayle Randles leads, covering Cherokee and Creek with Dawes Roll and Guion-Miller Rolls available. Call Barbara Odgers or Randles for details.
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Finney County Genealogical Society
Finnup
Finney County Public Library
Gayle Randles
Sublette
Randles
Barbara Odgers
Boy pulled from Kansas River dies in hospital
An 11 year old boy from Kansas City Kansas died Thursday morning at Children’s Mercy Hospital after being pulled from the Kansas River in Lawrence on an outing with his family earlier in the week. Pheng Yang was identified as the deceased and the hospital confirmed the death.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas River
Pheng Yang
Kansas City
Kan
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Lawrence
Hutchinson man accused of violating probation in steroids case
A South Hutchinson man, Mark Schwarm, 48, who lost his veterinary license after a conviction for illegal distribution of anabolic steroids, is accused of practicing veterinary medicine without a license in violation of probation. Reno County DA Keith Schroeder said a six month investigation led to his arrest, and if probation is revoked he may be ordered to serve the five month prison sentence for supplying steroids to body builder Jack Cooper.
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South Hutchinson
Mark Schwarm
Reno
Keith Schroeder
Schwarm
Schroeder
Warm
Jack Cooper
Hutchinson
Backpacks return as Kansas students start new year
Southwest Kansas districts plan staggered first days for 2001 2002 school year with Ingalls Dighton Deerfield Satanta Hugoton Syracuse Stanton County South Gray Lakin Cimarron Scott City Ulysses and Greeley County starting mid August including half days full days and lunch omissions across multiple campuses.
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Southwest Kansas
Ingalls
Dighton
Deerfield
Satanta
Hugoton
Syracuse
Stanton County
Trojans
South Gray
Lakin
Cimarron
Scott City
Ulysses
Greeley County
Graves pledges to tackle foster care funding problems
Gov. Bill Graves announced he would engage with charities under the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services to address privatized foster care financial issues. A Wednesday meeting with Republicans and foster care officials reviewed contract management problems and the limited pool of providers, amid calls for bipartisan involvement.
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Topeka
Bill Graves
Graves
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Brenda Landwehr
Wichita
Committee of Children’s Issues
House
Jim Garner
D-Coffeyville
Garner
Finney County budget talks dominate Monday meeting
Finney County commissioners plan hearings on Sewer Districts No. 1 2 and 3 starting at 10 a.m. and a budget hearing at 10 45. Proposals include mill levies of 4394 for SD1 6710 for SD2 and 20134 for SD3 with varying homeowner tax bills. County budget totals 27.4 million for 2002 with 13.1 million from property taxes and a 33609 mill levy. Also on the agenda KDHE and Health Department officials meet to discuss county health needs and strategic goals set in May. Meeting 8 30 a.m. at the Finney County Administrative Center.
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Finney County
County Commission
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Finney County Health Department
Cheryl Kottke
Finney County Administrative Center
Ninth St
Father acquitted of murder in son shooting of mailbox vandal
In Sedgwick County Kansas Dennis May 51 of Andale was found not guilty of first degree murder in the death of 16 year old Steve Lewick after a Christmas day car chase sparked by a vandalized mailbox His son Josh 17 pleaded guilty to second degree murder and faces juvenile detention later.
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Wichita
Sedgwick County District Court
Dennis May
May
Andale
Steve Lewick
Mays
Josh
Les Hulnick
Elder May
Hulnick
Domestic violence screening at St. Catherine Hospital expands care
Since 1997 Catholic Health Initiatives led a regional effort that brought domestic violence screening to St. Catherine Hospital. Nurses assess women 16 and older, offering referrals and related services while training staff across departments to create a safe confidential environment.
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St. Catherine Hospital
Catholic Health Initiatives
Susan Rutter
Mission Ministries
Rutter
Kansas Coalition Against
Lana Christensen
Family Crisis Services
Christensen
State Coalition
Crisis Services
St. Catherine’s Emergency Room
Lana
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