Finney County EMS seeks six new crew, phased start likely
Finney County commissioners weigh adding six full time EMS staff for 2010 amid ongoing manpower shortages. A revised plan calls for a July start, reducing 2010 salaries to about 139 300, with total EMS budget at 1 781 332 after cuts. Decision aimed for July 13 workshop as panel weighs affordability and staffing needs.
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Flood plain maps under review after official change
Kansas official Adrian Polansky plans to review the Wilson study and flood plain data in the coming days to decide if the state should seek a delay beyond the September 25 deadline. FEMA retains authority to grant any extension as reviews uncover data issues in Ford and Finney counties.
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Sunflower power plant sidelined by state backing sparks permit optimism
Gov Mark Parkinson said Sunflower Electric Power will likely receive a different air permit outcome from KDHE than in 2007 due to strong state backing. He noted federal action and EPA influence remain beyond Kansas control. Parkinson made the remarks during a Scott City harvest stop amid a broader renewable energy push.
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Fewer teaching openings in Garden City district this year
Monica Springer reports Garden City USD 457 has about 80 vacancies for the 2009-10 year, down from 120 last year as teachers stay in place amid an economic downturn. Seventy-seven positions filled, five offers pending, eight open. several both special and bilingual posts still budgeted and expected to be filled soon.
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