Farm conference for women planned in Hutchinson
A two day farm management conference for women titled Moving Ag Women Forward is set for February 9 10 in Hutchinson at Grand Prairie Hotel and Convention Center. Kansas State Universitys Charlie Griffin notes varied career paths in agriculture and the event offers networking and accessible sessions on wealth creation risk management and farm business strategies with registration 65 by Thursday 80 late or 50 for a single day. The program is a partnership with USDA Risk Management Agency and regional partners including K State and Kansas Rural Family Helpline. For more information call 866 FARM KSU or 866 327 6578 or visit women managing the farm info.
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Hutchinson
Charlie Griffin
Kansas State University
Griffin
Grand Prairie Hotel and Convention Center
Lorraine St
US Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency
K-State
K-State Research and Extension
Kansas Rural Family Helpline
Plant Health Care Community Forestry Workshop 2007
The Garden City Parks and Tree Advisory Board sponsors a spring 2007 Plant Health Care workshop at Lee Richardson Zoo on February 8 at 1 p.m. The Kansas Forest Service Finney County Extension Office and city officials co sponsor. A $5 registration begins at 12:30 p.m. For details contact Alan Geier at 271 1574.
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Lee Richardson Zoo
Finnup Drive
Kansas Forest Service
Garden City Parks and Tree Advisory Board
Finney County Extension Office
No Classes Planned for USD 457 Friday
Local students will not attend school Friday as USD 457 teachers conduct an in service session. Classes resume Monday with all students expected to return.
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USD
Preservation Alliance to elect officers at Feb 27 meeting
The Finney County Preservation Alliance schedules its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on February 27 at the Downtown Vision office 413 North Main Street. Tom Klein of New Communities LLC in Denver will announce Windsor Hotel status, and officers will be elected. For more information contact Don Harness at 275-4340.
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Finney County Preservation Alliance
Vision
N. Main St
Tom Klein
New Communities, LLC
Denver
Windsor Hotel
Don Harness
Lawmakers move to expand early third balloting options
Kansas legislators push bills to let all 105 counties offer in person advance voting at satellite sites, expanding beyond the 1999 rule that only allowed larger counties Sedgwick and Johnson to provide alternative locations. Proponents argue it boosts turnout and accessibility, with cost estimates around 4,500 dollars per satellite in primary or general elections.
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Topeka
Hns
Sedgwick
Johnson
Stephanie Wing
Ron Thornburgh
Wing
Central Mall
Merriman
Huelskamp
Kansas
Tyson Foods illegal hiring suit set for trial
A federal lawsuit claiming Tyson Foods hired illegal immigrants at eight plants across Tennessee, Alabama, Indiana, Missouri, Texas and Virginia since 1998 will go to trial March 3 2008. Plaintiffs seek 50 000 to 100 000 workers in the class, while Tyson defends that it complies with hiring laws and participates in the Basic Pilot program.
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Chattanooga, Tenn
Tyson Foods
Tyson
Tennessee
Alabama
Indiana
Missouri
Texas
Virginia
Curtis L. Collier
Tom Green
Washington, D.C
Green
Howard W. Foster
Chicago
Foster
Collier
Bill Carter
Shelbyville
Corydon
Ind
Gadsden
Ala
Blountsville
Ashland
Sedalia
Center
Glen Allen
Springdale
Ark Tyson
Gary Mickelson
Mexico
Central America
Educators move toward new 403(b) plan in USD 457
Negotiators from USD 457 and the Garden City Educators Association outlined a 403(b) retirement match plan offering up to 600 annually for eligible staff, contingent on Board of Education approval at Monday’s meeting. The district expects 60 to 70 percent enrollment with total costs projected at 400k to 450k, and a March start with 100 monthly match if enrolled early.
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USD
Board of Education
Garden City Educators’ Association
Teachers’ Union
Teach
Ers
Kathleen Whitley
Whitley
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
KPERS
Michelle Ramirez
Ramirez
OFG Financial Services Inc
Ken Ogdon
Mike Utz
Gail Dunford
Eight staffers fired by Kline still on payroll
Eighty-seven assistant prosecutors and one investigator fired when Phill Kline took office remain paid but not working, a federal judge heard. The suit contests Kline authority over firings and a county grievance hearing. The lower court order to pay salaries continues pending ruling next week.
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Kansas City, Kan
Johnson County
Phill Kline
Kline
Reid Holbrook
U.S
Kathryn Vratil
Vratil
Paul Morrison
Kansas
Morrison
Topeka
Holbrook
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Garden City
Preservation Alliance
Vince
Kathleen Sebelius
House
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R-Fowler
Saline
Don Merriman
Salina
Dancing To Victory
Sara Traugott
Emily Zimmerman
Clare Boaza
Olathe East High School
Garden City High School
GCHS
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