Johnson County to cut government jobs with buyouts
Johnson County in Kansas, the state's most populous county, offers an early retirement buyout to about 550 employees to help cover budget shortfalls. By mid reporting, 175 accepted. replacements possible for "mission critical" positions. Officials estimate nearly $6 million saved if two thirds stay vacant, after over 300 jobs trimmed by attrition since 2009 and a plan for 300 more reductions to avoid tax increases by 2014.
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Eisenhower center staffer honored for living history work
ABILENE AP A clerk at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum received the Archivist's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Washington. Linda Kuntz led living history programs at the Abilene museum and Eisenhower home, coordinating a garden using seeds and tools from the early 1900s with re-enactors depicting Eisenhower family members.
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Coyote prank under dorm Christmas tree shocks Southwestern College
At Southwestern College in Winfield police found a skinned coyote carcass under a residence hall Christmas tree in the commons. Investigators traced the prank via key card data and doubt criminal charges will follow as officials call it a sick stunt with no shown intent.
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Kansas Board to decide license fate for former Holton teacher
Tad Hernandez, 37, of Holton, Kansas, faces possible revocation of his teaching license after pleading no contest to lewd acts with a minor and indecent solicitation. He received 60 days in jail and over five years probation for crimes involving a 15 year old student. he resigned from Holton High School in December and agreed to surrender his credential.
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Community fundraiser supports Holcomb teacher and wife
A Friday fundraiser at Holcomb High School drew students and townspeople to raise medical and living expenses for longtime teacher Bob Wilson and his ailing wife. The event featured a dinner bake sale with 550 hamburger patties and student-contributed desserts, all proceeds aiding the couple as Wilson plans retirement after the school year to focus on family care.
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GCRC adds two new staff to Wellness Center team
Meghan McFee becomes wellness coordinator and Diane Colvin a fitness and health specialist at Garden City Recreation Commission Wellness Center. McFee, from Holcomb, previously served at Fort Riley MWRS, aims to coordinate events and programs. Colvin, from Lakin with Houston and Kansas City roots, brings group exercise expertise and a training background. The center promotes fitness and healthy living through classes, boot camps, kickboxing, and kids fit camps, with no joining fees and multiple membership options.
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Holcomb school board to discuss strategic plan and audit
At Holcomb USD 363's Monday meeting the board will review the District Strategic Plan and hear an exit report from an external audit. They will also recognize student and staff achievements, discuss financials, public concerns, and hear administrator and board member reports. The session starts 6:30 p.m. at 305 Wiley St. In Finney County, commissioners plan to address board appointments to the Finney County Convention and Tourism Bureau and the use of sales taxes from 2005 to 2008 tied to the US 50/400 project, with a meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Finney County Administrative Center.
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