Questioning management partners for Ottawa Recreation Commission
The Ottawa Recreation Commission weighs a possible external management firm amid a healthy budget and ongoing recreation master plan. Past joint ventures with management firms faced staff discontent and local control concerns, prompting renewed consideration of internal leadership with four executive director candidates to be interviewed this week.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
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YMCA
ORC
Nancy Baker
Usd 290
Rumors stage at Wellsville High earns praise
Wellsville High School staged Neil Simon's Rumors last weekend. Ten actors delivered a strong production amid extensive student involvement in dance, track, forensics, choir, band, and art. The play, plus multiple activities, kept students busy and out of trouble while earning a 3.3 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 GPA for third quarter Students received high marks for citizenship and sportsmanship as Wellsville was named a participant in the 3A State Basketball Tournament and eligible for a Sportsmanship Award.
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New York City
Neil Simon
Wellsville High School
Wellsville
Linda Nyhart
Iola
Topeka
Wellsville High
Hutchinson
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Kshsaa
Reconfiguration Debate Over West Franklin School Costs and Outcomes
MITE Baits Larry Milliken challenges opponents of West Franklin changes to prove savings and educational gains. He cites hidden costs, bus risks, and ACT scores, urging taxpayers to demand data from Pomona and Williamsburg while arguing for balanced teacher deployment and local impact on taxes and schooling outcomes.
Vote on West Franklin reconfiguration urges student future
A West Franklin district voter advocates supporting Stacy Hower and three others in the school board reconfiguration effort. The letter urges voters to contact candidates directly, reject rumors, and focus on education quality and district financial security for the district’s future.
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West Franklin
Stacy Hower
Herald
Lisa Reece
Chuck Campfield
David McClain
Kansas Lawmaker Defends Vote on HB 2367 and Immigration Penalties
In a clarification to constituents the Kansas representative explains voting against a motion to refer HB 2367 to the House Judiciary committee. He states a yes vote would have tabled the bill for the year and shields illegal immigration measures from an up or down vote. He notes he amended the bill to increase penalties on employers hiring illegal immigrants and cites editors' note on the 65 to 56 committee referral outcome.
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House Judiciary Committee
Kansas
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Joe Hamerickhouse
Osage City
Bill Feuerborn
D-Garnett
Bill Otto
LeRoy
Tom Holland
Baldwin City
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