Finney County GOP to host 2012 legislative wrap-up social
The Finney County Republican Party will host a 2012 Legislative Wrap-Up Social on June 14 at Samy’s Spirits and Steakhouse in Wichita. State representatives from the area will discuss this year’s legislative session in Topeka with attendees. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Lynn Ballinger.
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Hutchinson Adds Sexual Orientation to Anti bias Rule
Hutchinson City Council voted 3 2 to expand the anti bias ordinance to include sexual orientation. Public input was strong in earlier meetings with minimal opposition at final vote. The Kansas Family Policy Council opposes the measure and may pursue a ballot petition requiring 327 valid signatures due to low turnout.
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Buhler voters approve school bond issue on fourth try
Buhler residents narrowly support a 44. million bond for city schools by a 2,296 to 1,089 count. The district says the measure, with state aid, funds a new elementary school plus renovations to two others, expansion of the middle school, and remodels to Buhler High School with a roughly 40 dollar rise per year on a 100,000 home.
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KU approves 106 early retirement buyouts
The University of Kansas accepted applications from 106 employees for early retirement buyouts and rejected 43 others. The program, offered to about 665 employees at Lawrence and Overland Park, pays a one year salary up to 100000. Decisions hinged on financial or operational benefit to the university with accepted staff having until July 16 to decide.
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Kansas to Debate Evolution Teaching Standards Again
Kansas faces renewed debate over public school science standards with officials, including Education Commissioner Diane DeBacker, pressing for nationwide, science-aligned guidelines. Board member Ken Willard warns the draft favors naturalism while Sally Cauble backs scientists and educators, as the state prepares for possible changes after elections.
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Beef Empire Days Parade and PRCA Rodeo Dominate Weekend
Garden City buzzes over Beef Empire Days with events for all ages. PRCA Rodeo Friday and Saturday features bull riding, roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and breakaway calf events. Parade staging opens early Saturday with a 10:30 a.m. Main Street procession themed Make Mine Beef. cash prizes top $75. Ribbons awarded in all categories. candy is banned from moving parade entries.
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Conference on oil and gas activity in Mississippian Lime Play
The Dodge City Ford County Development Corp hosts a June 19 day long conference at Magouirk Center in Dodge City. Panels feature industry experts and local officials from Oklahoma and North Dakota on housing education safety infrastructure and health care. Registration is free with RSVP by Wednesday.
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USD 457 Board accepts resignations and hires at meeting
The USD 457 Board of Education approved resignations including Neal Bachman a Garden City High librarian and Robert Schmitz a NOA math teacher both effective May 25 Nichole Tonioni a Georgia Matthews Elementary fourth grade teacher resigning also May 25 Appointments were made for multiple positions including first year teachers Yuriy Drubinskiy ESL math at Garden City High School April Hite kindergarten at Abe Hubert Elementary School Irie Manhirter Freshman Success Social Studies at Garden City High School Katie Stewart elementary art at Abe Hubert Plymell and Georgia Matthews Rebecca Winkelman first grade at Abe Hubert and Jennie Wilson staff etc with several rehires noted and candidates from various locations]]>
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Andrea Sobba
Salina
Charles O. Stones
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Katie Stewart
Portage
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