Regional weather almanac for December 18 2000
Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center Hays reports regional weather data for December 18 2000 including today highs and lows, Sunday conditions, record temperatures for December 18, precipitation totals for 24 hours and year to date, and wind data with a 14 a.m. observation.
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Extended Outlook Snow North Central Southwest
Forecast calls for a chance of snow in north central and southwest regions on Thursday. Windy and cold conditions prevail elsewhere with overnight lows around 15 and daytime highs from 16 to 25 degrees.
Workforce shortages push Midwest and mid-Atlantic states to recruit immigrants
States from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic seek to fill labor gaps as aging workforces shrink and immigration rises. Gov. Tom Vilsack advances Iowa 2010, targetting 310000 additional workers by 2010. analysts note New Mexico Hawaii and California expect strong growth driven by immigration and mobility. Experts warn aging populations and brain drain threaten future growth while internships and retention efforts aim to keep students, with executives predicting ongoing labor force challenges.
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Washington
Midwest
mid-Atlantic
Iona
Tom Vilsack
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Harold Bowman
Vilsack
Iowa
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West Virginia
Michigan
New Mexico
Hawaii
Arizona
Nevada
California
John Haaga
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Haaga
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Sadosky
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Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette
Alaska Airlines crash probe wraps up with safety flaws eyed
A four day NTSB hearing into Alaska Airlines Flight 261's fatal crash focused on maintenance lapses and a 2 foot jackscrew in the MD 83 Airdraft tail. Investigators questioned the FAA monitoring of MD 80 and DC 9 jets and possible grease compatibility issues between Aeroshell 33 and Mobil 28. Families mourned as Boeing McDonnell Douglas histories and airline procedures came under scrutiny while the investigation continues.
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Washington
Alaska Airlines
John Hammerschmidt
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Hammerschmidt
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NTSB
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Emily Barnett
Bellingham
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Claire
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San Francisco
Lou Cancelmi
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Navy
Boeing
Dennis Jerome
McDonnell Douglas
Richard Rodriguez
Pacific Ocean
Los Angeles
Wright McCartney
Storytime at Sternberg for Young Rodent Fans
Sternberg Museum hosts Storytime at 4 p.m. titled rodents for ages 4 to 8 with contact Carol Blacksorne at (785) 650-0049. Elsewhere Colby USD 215, Russell USD 407, and Atwood USD 318 board meetings are scheduled at 7 p.m. in various locations.
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Carol Blacksorne
Colby
USD 215
Russell
Atwood
Northwest Kansas agency board meeting and winter concert
The board of directors and advisory council meet at 10 a.m. in Golden Ox Pavilion with contact numbers (800) 432-7422 and (785) 628-8204. Hays High School Music Department hosts a 7:30 p.m. winter concert at Beach Schmidt Center, admission a canned food item for Community Assistance Center. Northwest Kansas Childcare Association fundraiser at Pizza Hut in Hays from 5 p.m. to close with 20 percent donated to Sheila Jordan family. fundraiser flier available through Kristi Hiller or Mary Claiborn.
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Golden Ox Pavilion
Hays
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
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City
Lights on for safety per Hays police schedule
The Hays Police Department and Community Oriented Policing urge residents to turn on porch lights at night for neighborhood safety. Odd-numbered addresses light the first and third full weeks. even-numbered addresses light the second and fourth full weeks. All residents light during partial weeks for the Vincent Annual Christmas display from 1 to 5 p.m. at St Boniface Church. Special groups call (785) 735 9258 for weekday appointments.
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Vincent
Bethlehem
St. Boniface Catholic Church
United Way Ellis County invites member agency applications
The United Way of Ellis County invites organizations to apply for Member Agency status. Applications available at the United Way office 718 Main Suite 206 or by contacting 785 628 8281 or unitedway media net. Postmark due by Friday January 19. Agencies must be organized with local governance and have ongoing operation with public support and community impact.
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Family fund-raiser for a Hays medical case
A fund has been set up to help defray medical costs for Sheila Jordan and her family of five in Hays. A benefit is planned Tuesday night at Pima Hut restaurants with proceeds from 5 p.m. to close, after showing a fundraiser flier sent home with Hays school children. Contributions can be made at First National Bank and The Mall locations. call Kristi Hiller or Mary Claiborn for details.
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Sheila Jordan
Hays
Jordan
Randy
Northwest Kansas Childcare Association
Pima Hut
PRA Eng Widofikte
Jordan Family Fund
First National Bank
1100
Fort
Mall
Panel backs biotech food labeling and stricter rules
A joint US EU committee urged tighter controls on genetically engineered foods including mandatory labeling of biotech ingredients. It calls for a government approval process before market entry, while noting current voluntary practices and FDA stance on labeling and premarket consultation.
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United States
European Union
Carol Tucker Foreman
Consumer Federation of America
Food Policy Institute
Clinton
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
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