Hinkel Drilling worker in critical condition after accident
Isidro Cabral, 25, of 4101 E U S Highway 50 No 79, was struck in the face by a wrench while removing a nut on a water well at a Finney County rig. He was treated at St Catherine Hospital and then Western Plains Medical Complex for a possible broken jaw and brain injuries after the 3 25 p m incident in the 8200 block of East U S 50.
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Hinkel Drilling
Finney County
Isidro Cabral
E. U.S. Highway 50
U.S. Highway 50
Kevin Bascue
Bascue
Cabral
St. Catherine Hospital
Western Plains Medical Complex
Dodge City
Fricke’s company ties raise questions in Topeka
Gov-elect Kathleen Sebelius named Howard Fricke, Security Benefit Group chairman, as administration secretary. Ethics commission warned he must avoid involvement in state contracts with his firm, which administers three life insurance programs for state workers worth about 22 million dollars. He led a top to bottom government review team and would oversee procurement and building management. fricke’s record includes growing Security Benefit assets from 2 to 10 billion and recognition as a top employer.
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Topeka
Erecr
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Howard Fricke
Security Benefit Group
Fricke
Ing
Security Benefit
Sebelius’ Transition Office
State Governmental Ethics Commission
Statehouse
State Pension Fund
Fortune
Working Mother
United States
Rocky Nichols
D-Topeka
Ethics Commission
Sebelius names Howard Fricke Kansas administration secretary
Gov elect Kathleen Sebelius selected Howard Fricke, chairman of the Security Benefit Group, as administration secretary. The post, a small department with a 26 million dollar budget and about 900 employees, will play a fundamental role in making government efficient and coordinating among agencies. Hurley, a former administration secretary under Gov Carlin, called the role a key adviser to the governor and noted the close ties and experience Fricke brings.
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Topeka
Kansas
Pat Hurley
John Carlin
Kathleen Sebelius
Howard Fricke
Security Benefit Group of Companies
Hurley
Carlin
Kansas House
Bill Graves
Sheila Frahm
Department of Administration
Sebelius
Area agencies gain early grants from health fund drive
Sharon Hixson of Russell Child Development Center will receive 2200 for a new project after a initial rejection. The Kansas Health Foundation backed a 150000 drive, enabling Western Kansas Community Foundation to award 10000 for local groups aiding children's health, with other grants ranging from 550 to 1900 to Cimarron Shepherds Center, Catholic Social Service, Kids College, Kansas Children’s Service League, Miles of Smiles, and Boy Scouts Santa Fe Trail Council. The gifts support awareness, broadcast ads, and a sound system linking residents and children.
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Sharon Hixson
Hixson
Russell Child Development Center
Paulaine Sawyers
Western Kansas Community Foundation
The
Kansas Health Foundation
Sawyers
EHF
Garden City
Shepherd’s Center
Cimarron
Catholic Social Service
Garden City Community College Kids College
Kansas Children’s Service League
Miles of Smiles
Santa Fe Trail Council
Boy Scouts of America
RCDC
Jean Bryant
Safety tips for holiday fires from Fire Chief and Kansas SAFE KIDS
Fire Chief Allen Shelton and Cherie Sage of Kansas SAFE KIDS urge cautions for holiday fires. Emphasis on safe use of fireplaces candles Christmas trees and lights with practical steps for wiring candles water trees and emergency numbers.
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Allen Shelton
Shelton
Cherie Sage
Kansas Safe Kids
Sage
Underwriters’ Lab Inc
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Ee Hinkel
Wichita United Way
Wichita
United Way of the Plains
United Way
Board of
Boeing Co
Cessna Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace
Wal-Mart
Salina
Hays
Tom Boone
Saline County
Tamie Dragone
Lincoln
Boone
Dragone
Senate
Dave Kerr
Pat Cantu
Midwest
Public Works Department
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