Treasurer says NCAA trial to start Oct 1
State Treasurer Tim Shallenburger said the Kansas lawsuit over unclaimed property against the NCAA will go to trial October 1 in Olathe. He seeks more than $600,000 from ticket check cashes for Final Four events dated 1985 to 1995. The NCAA moved to Indianapolis and reportedly did not report or return the funds.
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Topeka
NCAA
Olathe
Tim Shallenburger
Johnson County
Overland Park
Shallenburger
Indianapolis
Group urges higher pay for Kansas disability workers
InterHab urged Kansas lawmakers to boost annual state spending by about 60 million to fund community services for the disabled. Officials said wages under current reimbursement rates drive staff shortages and limit services, noting in home care pay of 10.40 an hour vs 16.47 needed to stay competitive.
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Topeka
InterHab
Tom Laing
Laing
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
SRS
KU student gets probation for false ID scheme
Lawrence AP report says University of Kansas student John Jay Pickard, 22, received six months probation and 50 hours community service after pleading guilty to five misdemeanor counts of unlawful use of a driver's license. Police seized ID fabrication equipment and fake licenses at the Phi Kappa Tau house in April 1999. Fellow Phi Kappa Tau member Daniel Sailler, 20, received one year probation and $400 in fines after pleading guilty to four similar counts.
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Lawrence
University of Kansas
Phi Kappa Tau
John Jay Pickard
Pickard
Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
Kansas
Daniel Sailler
Sailler
Boeing workers reject first contract offer in Wichita
In Wichita AP report, Boeing office and technical workers vote 984 to 912 against the company contract, despite union urging acceptance. The rejected agreement would have covered about 4 000 workers and marked the first contract after their vote to join the Society of Aerospace Engineers.
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Wichita
Boeing
Society of Ional Engineering
Holcomb students build a tiny city display
First grade pupils at Holcomb Elementary created a miniature city inside the school gym for an Education Fair. Students built life sized Kansan figures and a painted town while combining social studies math reading and writing. Community members observe as younger and older students contribute to the display shaping a fun educational experience.
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Holcomb
Holcomb Elementary School
Phil Keidel
Wyatt Earp
Bob Dole
Carry Nation
Emmitt Kelly
Reidel
Keidel
Becky Peitz
Three USD 457 board members ending terms
USD 457 board prepares for a regular meeting at 7 30 p m in the Educational Support Center. President Kevin Sterling Donna Roush and Bill Clement end their terms while John Scheppner seeks reelection.
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USD 457 Board of Education
Fleming St
Kevin Sterling
Donna Roush
Bill Clement
John Scheppner
Jerry Bell
Alta Brown
Florence Wilson
Bell
Four on ballot for GCCC trustee seats with one withdrawal
Incumbents Ed Rutter and Steve O Brate along with newcomer Dr Bill Clifford seek re election or a first term on Garden City Community College board in the April 3 vote. Leonard Hitz had qualified but pulled out due to a conflict of interest as a college employee leaving his name on ballot.
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Garden City Community College
Board of Trustees
Ed Rutter
Steve O’brate
Bill Clifford
Leonard Hitz
Hitz
O’brate
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Rutter
Clifford
Mary Beth Williams
Fry Eye Associates
Garden City
House passes enhanced 911 service measure
TOPEKA AP The Senate approved a 50 cent monthly cellular tax to fund statewide 911 improvements. The bill would raise about 6 million annually to locate cell phone users during 911 calls. House supporters favored a 75 cent tax with county choice on funding and system design. Critics warned of central control over local needs.
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Topeka
Senate
Chamber
House
Finney County elects voters at many precincts in Tuesday general
Voters will cast ballots in Garden City and Holcomb area races including City Commission USD 457 363 and community college trustee positions. Advance voting ends noon Monday at the county clerk office. Polls run 7 am to 7 pm at listed wards and precinct sites such as 4-H Fairgrounds, Senior Center, libraries, churches, schools and assisted living facilities.
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Finney County Clerk’s Office
Garden City City Commission
Holcomb City Council
Garden City Community College
Finney County
Fairgrounds
19Th St
Finney County Library
E. Walnut St
Ward
Nazarene Church
Kansas Ave
Garden Valley Retirement Village
E. Spruce St
6Th Ward
First Assembly of God
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Peitz
Graham K
Keegan Amos
Iit
USD 457
USD
Board of Education
Garden City High School
GCHS
Deb Jarmer
Jarmer
Nutrition Services Department
Melvin Louk
GCCC
By Andrew Bach
Jim Barone
D-Frontenac
Dr. 7Th Ward
First United Methodist Church
N. Main St
Gertrude Walker
W. Fair St
Edith Scheuerman
Wilcox St
Pershing Manor
Pershing Ave
Georgia Matthews School
Johnson St
St. James Lutheran Church
Belmont Pt
18Th Ward
Bible Christian
W. Mary St
14Th Ward
Homestead Assisted Living
N. Henderson Dr
15Th Ward
Presbyterian Church
Texas St. 16Th Ward
First Southern Baptist Church
N. Third St
17Th Ward
First Assembly of God Church
Huffman
Jennie Barker
Mack and
Riverside
Kalvesta
W. Plymell Rd
Pierceville
Pierceville Holcomb
Holcomb Recreation Center
Wiley St. Friend
Air Ai Service
N. U.S. Highway
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