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05/18/2003 Archived Entry: "Making the Extra Effort Award"

MAKING THE EXTRA EFFORT AWARD

It isn't obvious to a lot of people, but one person who does an enormous amount of work for rural Kansas is Dennis Katzenmeier. He was recently rewarded for this by Marci Penner at the Kansas Sampler Festival earlier this month. He was the winner of the "Making the Extra Effort Award."

"Most of Dennis' work is behind the scenes and he seldom get recognized for the extra effort that he continually makes. People all over Kansas know and appreciate Dennis", Marci said. "As a volunteer, Dennis has given a great deal of time and effort to the Kansas Cattle Towns Coalition and to projects in Ellsworth."

Dennis is vice-president of the Ellsworth-Kanopolis Chamber of Commerce. He originated and organizes the Chuck Wagon Cookoffs and Ranch Rodeos that are held in conjunction with the Spring Gather and Fall Roundup. He serves on the Amazing 100 Miles board and other boards within the community.

Way to go, Dennis!