Hope persists for Ulysses ethanol plant revival
In Ulysses, hope endures for a $100 million Nexsun ethanol facility paused since 2009 after ground work and utility installs, with EB-5 investor interest continuing amid financing challenges. Nexsun plans mid 2012 completion once construction restarts, using grain sorghum, while some original investors exit and others join via the visa program.
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Nexsun Corp. First
Daron Hall
Hall
Nexsun
Jay Kwon
Los Angeles
Kwon
Congress
U.S
EB-5
Midwest
Grant volunteers revitalize a rural playground project
Eleven year old Jonathan Ochumpaugh helps outline the United States in paint on the Jennie Barker Elementary School playground as part of a Garden City Community College KNEA led revitalization effort. The multiagency project, funded by NEA grants and local donors, aims to modernize the playground, add irrigation and sod, mulch, drought resistant plants, a school sign, and a recycling program with a total value over 40000 dollars.
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Jonathan Ochampaugh
Jennie Barker
United States
Ochampaugh
Garden City Community College
Kansas National Education Association
Champaugh
Tammy Hutcheson
Gccc Knea
USD 457
GCCC
PTO
Zumbathon boosts breast cancer awareness in Lakin event
Women and a few men danced to Latin and pop tunes at the Kearny County Fairgrounds during a four hour Party in Pink Zumbathon. Instructors Kathy White and Patti Born led participants to raise funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure with refreshments available and plans for future events in Garden City and Fulton Street Pub. Local organizers note Zumbathons draw both genders and emphasize inclusive support for breast cancer awareness.
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Lakin
Kearny County Fairgrounds
Kathy White
White
Patti Born
Garden City
Curves
College Drive
Suite J
Aldana
Fulton Street
E. Fulton St
Susan G. Komen
Gctelegram.com
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Melody Virgil
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Anthony Moncada
Laurie Sisl
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Zumba
Jacqueline Aldana
Kamil Zawadzk
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