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05/13/2003 Archived Entry: "NEWS RELEASE"

NEWS RELEASE

FROM: Kansas Sampler Foundation

RE: Local person recipient of Kansas Explorer Club award

KANSAS EXPLORER CLUB AWARDS

The Kansas Explorers Club presented six members with awards at the Kansas Sampler Festival. The unsuspecting award winners were Peg Britton, Ellsworth (Explorer Ambassador award), Bill Bunyan, Dodge City (Cuisine award); JoAnn Combs, Liberal (Enjoy the Journey award); Emma Crites, Fredonia (Make A Difference award); Gene Merry, Burlington (Feeling Good about Spending Money award); and Charles & Ina Kay Zimmerman, Olathe (Dare to do Dirt award).

Kansas Sampler Foundation director Marci Penner said, “We have so many fabulous Explorers who display an enthusiastic appreciation for the state. It’s important and fun to recognize the efforts of members who have made a difference as they explore the state.”

The Kansas Explorers Club is a project of the Kansas Sampler Foundation. For more information go to www.explorekansas.org/
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Well, I couldn't be more honored or pleased. This is very special to me and I just wanted to shout about it from the top of the mountain. The award is in a lovely wood frame, like straight out of Kansas. I have it right by my computer.