Garden City USD 457 sets 2010 enrollment dates
USD 457 sets enrollment times for Garden City High School and middle schools for the 2010-11 year. High School enrolls 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. Abe Hubert and Henderson Middle enroll on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 with noon to 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. slots. Returning students already enrolled at elementary and intermediate levels. new district students must enroll at the Educational Support Center.
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Garden City High School
Abe Hubert Middle School
Kenneth Henderson Middle School
Fleming St
Garden City
Tiahrt and Moran in tight GOP Senate race in Kansas
In Kansas, U.S. Senate hopefuls Todd Tiahrt and Jerry Moran share views on energy policy Afghanistan sanctions and No Child Left Behind repeal, drawing applause for the tax plan but keeping the race focused on other issues as Democrat challengers trail.
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Overland Park
U.S. Senate
Todd Tiahrt
Kansas
Terness
Afghanistan
Iran
Moran
Brownback
Tiahrt
Kids' day at Scott County Free Fair draws crowd
Hannah Tucker five reaches for a prize in a three legged race while young Col lin McDaniel wins ten dollars for catching a greased pig. Chicken catching and pig catching stir family participation with twenty volunteers overseeing events near the indoor arena. Tatum Wells three collects five dollars for catching a chicken as families film and cheer. Grandfamily Piantanidas from Kingston and Colorado Springs contend in chicken catching while Vern Piantanida plans to share prize money with his grandkids.
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Hannah Tucker
Scott City
Scott County Free Fair
Collin McDaniel
McDaniel
Tatum Wells
Scott County
Wells
Vern Piantanida
Kingston
N.Y
Piantanida
Tony Elia
Potomac Falls
Nathan Piantanida
Nicholas Piantanida
Colorado Springs
Colo
Vera Piantanida
Paula (Winderlin) Piantanida
Nicholas
Nathan
Six GOP candidates weigh Social Security in district race
Six Republican contenders for the 1st Congressional District answered seven questions from The Hutchinson News. Topics included immigration, a possible military draft, and raising the retirement age. Primary is Aug. 3 with Alan Jilka facing no Democratic opposition. winner faces Jilka in November.
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Sam Brownback
Senate
Tom Little
Mound City
GOP
Tiahrt
1St
Hutchinson News
Alan Jilka
Salina
U.S
Jerry Moran
R-Hays
Should Social Security retirement age be raised
Debate on raising the Social Security retirement age centers on solvency, aging demographics, and worker earnings. If raised, implement gradual increases tied to life expectancy with protections for low earners and disabled recipients to maintain program integrity. If not raised, consider alternatives like gradual payroll tax adjustments, higher earners' contributions, or benefit formula refinements to stabilize financing.
Barnett Calls for Solvent Social Security Plan
Jim Barnett of Emporia urges Congress to unite as Americans to craft a plan ensuring Social Security remains solvent for the next generation. He emphasizes a bipartisan approach to protect the program and secure benefits for future retirees.
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Congress
Boldra urges sliding scale for program eligibility dates
Sue Boldra argues for continuing a sliding scale to set eligibility as average lifespans rise. She contends hardworking people fund these programs and should not be denied benefits. She calls for the federal government to return money pilfered from the program and to continue matching funds received.
Retirement age indexing for Social Security urged by Cobb
Marck Cobb of Galva calls for the retirement age to be indexed to longevity and adjusted annually to preserve funding for future retirees. He proposes a ten year buffer before eligibility and grandfathering for older workers.
Wasinger Calls to Curb Federal Spending to Save SS Trust
Rob Wasinger of Cottonwood Falls urges steps to curb federal spending to ensure solvency of the Social Security trust fund. He argues current tax income must cover benefits owed to retirees who contributed.
Former Moran manager backs Tiahrt
Former Moran campaign manager Paul Moore publicly endorsed his rival Todd Tiahrt, alleging Moran is unsure of his beliefs and not instinctively conservative. Moore says he was forced out after Moran worried about alienating moderate and pro-choice voters.
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Topeka
Kansas
Jerry Moran
U.S. Senate
Moran
Paul Moore
Moore
Todd Tiahrt
Associated Press
Tiahrt
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Mobile Aquarium
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Finney County Fair
Cookie Jar
Finney County
Holcomb
American Red Cross
Finney County Fairgrounds
Finney County Health Department
Fairgrounds
Finney County Extension Office
S. Ninth St
Finneycountyfair.org
Jim Barnett
Emporia
Sue Boldra
Marck Cobb, Galva
Tim Huelskamp
Fowler
Tracey Mann
Rob Wasinger
Cottonwood Falls
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