Library director resigns to lead Southwest Kansas Library System
Emily Sitz, 40, resigns after two years as Finney County Public Library director. She will become director of the Southwest Kansas Library System based in Dodge City, while remaining a resident of Holcomb. The system has 21 member libraries and Finney County contracts for continuing education. Library staff call the move a shock and say finding a replacement may take time.
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Emily Sitz
Library Systems & Services LLC
Southwest Kansas Library System
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Finney County
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County weighs timing for sales tax to fund growth
Finney County commissioners meet to debate whether to call a Nov 8 special election on a county wide sales tax to fund a long term economic development plan. Supporters say delaying risks stalling momentum and complicates planning for a three to five year horizon. The Aug 2006 election remains the next scheduled vote.
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Finney County Economic Development Corp
Dennis Smith
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Back to school fashion trends shape teen wardrobes
Retailers forecast cropped, vintage and Bohemian looks top this fall as schools approach. Parents may spend 200 to 500 dollars per teen for clothing, with denim remaining a western Kansas staple and beaded, cropped items popular. Capris, jackets, boots pair with dress codes to drive choices.
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Highway funding boosts US 50 improvement from Garden City to Dodge City
Communities along US Highway 50 from Garden City to Dodge City will gain a 6.5 million upgrade for a 52 mile stretch. The funding appears in the final federal highway bill headed to President Bush. Carol Meyer of the US Highway 50 Association Santa Fe chapter notes long effort by Gray County boosters and local legislators backing western Kansas needs. The Newton to Pueblo, Colorado segment was also highlighted as a See Project on A6.
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Carol Meyer
U.S. Highway 50 Association
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Green card struggle shows cost of immigration process
Consuelo Sandoval helps Garden City families like Alvaro Torres and his wife Maria Ines navigate costly, time consuming residency papers. Torres came to the United States 35 years ago, benefited from 1986 amnesty, and moved to Garden City in 1990. He married Maria Ines in 1997 and plans to bring her here legally, despite harsh journeys through deserts and hardship.
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Alvaro Torres
United States
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Holcomb
Oklahoma
Texas
Garden City
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Alvaro
Clowning John Walter Describes Rodeo Fall at Fair
John Walter, 15, testified Friday about flipping over a pole fence while working as an amateur rodeo clown during Finney County Fair 4-H demonstrations and illustrated talks in the 4-H building. He competed in the senior division.
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Finney County Fair
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