Kansans warn of worker skill gaps in state firms
KU economist says 58 percent of Kansas firms see a gap between new hire qualifications and job requirements, with 65 percent expecting higher technical skills in five years. Areas needing improvement include reading and writing, listening, problem solving, computation, and teamwork. Proposals urge funding changes for community colleges and vocational schools to blend basic academics with technical training.
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County water district seeks $1.2 million in grants
Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 12 representatives Richard Adler and Dennis Norton urged county officials to co sponsor a Community Development Block Grant for a regional water project. The plan spans Anderson Coffey Franklin and Osage counties with cities Lebo Lyndon Pomona Williamsburg Melvern and Quenemo. Estimated total cost 4.7 million with $1.2 million sought from four counties and KDOC in 1990 grant rounds. Other funding options include Farmers Home Administration loans and stock sales.
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Charles Mavity Jr
Gardner Hayden
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Richard Adler
Dennis Norton
Public Wholesale
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Coffey
Franklin
Osage
Lebo
Lyndon
Pomona
Williamsburg
Melvern
Quenemo
Norton
State Division of Water Resources
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Kansas Department of Commerce
Farmers Home Administration
Whittaker funds Kansas groups with campaign money
U S Representative Whittaker disclosed that his unused campaign funds, totaling 492,619 as of June 30, are invested to earn interest and will be directed to Kansas causes. He cited Emporia State University, Butler County Community College, and KU as beneficiaries while keeping funds in the state for youth and his alma mater. He said he would not solicit more funds.
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Emporia State University
Butler County Community College
Whittaker
Emporia State
Butler County
Kansas
Public notice of trust report and estate hearing in Kansas
Public notice issued October 30 1989 details the Eleanor Shiras Harris Educational Trust annual report available for inspection at People's National Bank Trust Office Ottawa Kansas within 180 days. Also in Franklin County district court a hearing notice to creditors and heirs regarding the estate of Henry Hahn names John A Hahn as petitioner and John L Richeson as administrator with defenses due by November 9 1989 and four month creditor filing window.
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District Court
Franklin County
Kansas
Henry Hahr
Taraase
K.S.A
State of Kansas
John A. Hahn
Henry Hahn
John L. Richeson
City of
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