United Way funds aim to combat diabetes in Kansas
United Way agencies including UMMAM plan funding for 2012 to expand diabetes outreach in Finney County. A part time lay educator will work from Garden City to improve language access and patient education alongside dieticians and medical providers at St. Catherine Hospital. The program targets about 8 percent diabetes in the county with a larger at risk population, aiming to extend one on one contact and community outreach.
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Russell Child Development Center
Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association
United Cerebral Palsy of
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Finney and Kearny Counties
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
Disaster readiness and drills emphasized for schools and communities
Community leaders urge basements or inner rooms for shelter and stress planning for local disasters. Public schools outline Crisis Management plans with Kansas Fire Marshal drills and monthly drills. Red Cross offers Ready Rating program and CPR AED training. Ready tips and disaster info available via redcross org.
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Windsor hotel restoration moves forward with $711,757 grant
The Finney County Preservation Alliance advances stabilizing work at the Windsor Hotel funded by a $711,757 Kansas Department of Transportation grant from 2010. Plans include a roof and skylight replacement, tin-work restoration, and possible ground-floor occupancy in the future. Public tours resume in October, with a rummage sale at Fall Fest on Sept. 17, and a second stage planned for review early next year.
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Obama reverses course on tougher air rules
Obama abandons plans for stricter smog standards as unemployment lingers at 9.1 percent. Republicans urge blocking EPA regulations to aid job growth while White House argues the move avoids industry pressure and preserves authority. MoveOn criticizes the decision amid debate over debt and tax concessions.
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