Kansas Republicans bank on spring forecast to fix budget
The Kansas GOP eyes a spring forecast to shape a 11.3 billion spending plan for FY2006. Officials and economists meet behind closed doors to set revenue projections, hoping growth will cover higher school spending without tax boosts, amid debate on gambling expansion and federal aid.
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Franklin County volunteers contribute millions in free labor yearly
Hundreds of Franklin County residents volunteer thousands of hours annually, equating to about 1.2 million dollars in unpaid labor. Jason Camis, director of Franklin County Convention and Tourism, says the value to agencies is vast as volunteers handle tasks and bring expertise that expands community capacity.
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National Volunteer Week profile highlights local volunteers
The Ottawa Herald profiles Franklin County volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Erin Rogers, Cassie Hopkins, Kathy Jordan, Kay Pedersen, Randa Memorial Hospital awardees and others are named among 871 volunteers who contributed 68,764 hours. Franklin County agencies host a 4:30 to 6 p.m. reception at the Franklin County Courthouse with discounts from about 10 local businesses.
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Youth Action Council Membership and Activities
The Youth Action Council, with about 64 members this year, funds SEGRAN and sponsors community programs. The group maintains ties to government youth groups and emphasizes active youth involvement through treay pail Boas algo initiatives and program counts.
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Community volunteer programs list in Franklin County area
A compilation from various agencies highlights local volunteer opportunities in Franklin County Kansas. Organizations include ECKAN Carnegie Cultural Center CASA Habitat for Humanity United Way and area libraries and senior centers.
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Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
Carnegie Cultural Center
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp
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East Central Kansas
Midland Hospice
Ottawa Library
Ottawa Retirement Village
Ottawa Senior Center
Ransom Memorial Hospital
United Way
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