Salvation Army aids community with funding shortfalls and backpack drive
United Way backed Salvation Army faces funding gaps as need rises amid economic downturn. The agency expanded its back to school backpack program from 600 to about 900, drawing $6,500 from a $22,000 United Way contribution to the effort. Lurtz urges community support while planning a hip hop outreach fundraiser at 216 N Ninth St with doors at 6 30 p m. Tickets cost 3 in advance or 5 at the door.
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Salvation Army Capt. Craig Lurtz and Capt. Louise Lurtz run a social service center at 216 N Ninth St with hours 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday and a youth center 3 to 6 pm. A United Way grant will support 18 agencies including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Kansas Children’s Service League, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, CASA, and Spirit of the Plains.
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County officials discuss truck parking and county nuisance issues
Finney County officials plan a public meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Administrative Center to tackle a county wide nuisance problem including trash inoperable vehicles abandoned trailers and other health and safety hazards. A Sept 16 letter urged county funds and cross training for enforcement with a slide on the 2010 Finney County Fair agenda available online.
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Muslim summit plans amid NYC Islamic center debate
As protests mount over the proposed 13 story Islamic center near ground zero supporters push interfaith inclusion. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf and Sharif El-Gamal emphasize non religious aspects while critics urge relocation. Julie Menin says interfaith classes could be explored in coming weeks.
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Kansas secretary of state unveils elections initiatives
Kansas Secretary of State Biggs announced plans to boost voter participation through a civics education campaign and upgraded website features including easier registration navigation and a texting service for voting information. Rival Kris Kobach criticized the moves as not addressing fraud reporting or election security.
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