Kansas Public Projects Grant Program funds energy upgrades
The State Energy Office of Kansas announces the Public Projects Grant Program using 3 million dollars in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to aid cities and counties. The grants cover 60 percent of eligible costs up to 150000 dollars for small or high payback projects, with a July 15 deadline and first come first served awards.
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State Energy Office
The
Kansas Corporation Commission
Public Projects
FCIP
Kec.ks.gov
Energy
Arra
Publicproj
Cake decoration courses offered by Garden City CC
Garden City Community College Continuing Education offers a two evening Cake Decorating course taught by Lisa Brennaman from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 8 and 15 with a $79 fee and a beginner decorating kit. A second session covers Gum Paste and Fondant May 6 and 13, and Tea Cakes June 3, all 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Registration required a week in advance. contact 276-9647 or gcecks.edu. A separate meeting of Garden City Educators' Association and USD 457 board is set for March 27 to discuss grievances, evaluations, class size, leaves, professional dress, and retirement benefits.
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Southwest Kansas
Lisa Brennaman
Brennaman
Garden City Educators’ Association
Board of Education of
Garden City Public Schools
U.S.D
Educational Support Center
Fleming St
County to discuss 2 percent hotel tax hike proposal
Finney County commissioners will hear from the Finney County Convention and Tourism Bureau about a proposed 2 percent increase to the county hotel tax from 4 to 6 percent. Lynn Schoonover said details on use of funds remain undisclosed. The bureau notes hotelier support and aims to keep the county competitive with Dodge City and Liberal. The meeting also covers budget-cut implications with library and health others.
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Finney County
Finney County Convention and Tourism Bureau
Lynn Schoonover
Tourism Bureau
Dodge City
Liberal
Garden City Area
Bureau
Schoonover
Pete Olson
Joseph
Finney County Public Library
Area Mental Health Center
Southwest Developmental Service Inc
Spirit of the Plains
CASA
Ninth St
Gctelegram.com
EduKan reports record 11th year enrollment high
EduKan, a six college Kansas online consortium, posts the largest enrollment in its 11 year history with a 9.14 percent rise this term and 10.3 percent ahead of last year. CEO Dr. Mark Sarver cites diverse session options and rising out of state interest, especially from California.
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EduKan
Western Community Colleges
Kansas
Mark Sarver
Edulian
EduKon
United States
Colby
Barton County
Dodge City
Garden City
Pratt Community Colleges
Seward County Community College
Area Technical School
California
Sarver
Consortium
Higher Learning Commission
Holcomb USD 363 to review internal enrollment audit
The Holcomb district will discuss an internal audit by the Kansas State Department of Education at 6:30 PM, detailing full time equivalency counts and state funding implications. Board also considers 2010-2011 calendar, bond refinancing potential and travel for football coaches.
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Holcomb Usd 363
Board of Education
Kansas State Department of Education
Evancho
Phil Keidel
Wiley St
Holcomb
Federal indictment links 68 deaths to Kansas clinic
A federal indictment accuses Dr. Stephen Schneider and his wife Linda, plus unnamed aides, of illegal prescription writing and a money making scheme at their Haysville clinic. Authorities say the duo contributed to 21 deaths and list missing medical records, repeated overdoses, forged signatures, and patient referrals as part of the alleged scheme. The case seeks trial date resolution as motions proceed.
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Wichita
Kansas
Stephen Schneider
Linda
Haysville
U.S
Monti Belot
Lawrence Williamson
Schneiders
Schneiders’ Clinic
Deerfield Schools Seek Principal After Nancy Harness Resigns
Deerfield Middle and High School seek a new principal as Nancy Harness resigns at end of her contract year. Harness, also Garden City mayor, plans to stay in Garden City and pursue a counseling degree at Fort Hays State University. A 40-applicant field will be narrowed next week by a committee, with the position to be filled by month end.
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Deerfield
Deerfield High School
Nancy Harness
Harness
Garden City
Fort Hays State University
Jon Ansley
Deerfield Usd 216
Ansley
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