Local United Way kicks off 2011 drive with Business Blitz
Finney County United Way launched its 2011 fundraising drive aiming to raise 550000 for 18 partner agencies. FCUW officials and about 30 agency reps met at the Garden City Chamber to plan the Business Blitz campaign. Consuelo Sandoval urged unity to reach the goal by December 31, noting last year’s total reached 520694 after year end.
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Hispanic immigrants see hopeful life in United States
AP-Univision poll of more than 1500 Latinos finds many undocumented workers like Marlon Lopez optimistic about life in the United States. Despite hardships such as separation from family and demanding work, they view their future as hopeful and expect their children to pursue college here.
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Marlon Lopez
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Lopez
United States
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Associated Press
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Finney County sees chance for new cheese plant fade
Finney County officials report a southwest Kansas cheese plant may be unlikely. FCEDC President Eric Dopperschmidt says an out of state food maker eyeing expansion appears to favor upgrading an existing facility over relocating. incentives and land have been offered, but no final decision yet.
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Finney County Economic Development Corp
Eric Dopperschmidt
Kansas
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Depperschmidt
Finney County drug dog earns top honors in regional meet
Finney County Sheriff Deputy Scott Chalmers oversees Dorado as the police dog excels at the United States Police K-9 Association Region 14 patrol dog cert. Dorado led 12 dogs with 682.5 points, ahead of Axel at 655. Region 14 spans Kansas Colorado Wyoming Nevada and Arizona. Dorado and Axel will compete in the national event Oct 31 to Nov 5 in Hammond Louisiana. Dorado excels in obedience agility and scent drills and must pass each to advance.
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Finney County
Scott Chalmers
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Axel
Kevin Lamp
Hammond
Dorado
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