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08/30/2003 Archived Entry: "RURAL TASK FORCE AND SCOTT MOORE"

RURAL TASK FORCE AND SCOTT MOORE

Governors throughout our state’s history have appointed task forces to study special issues concerning the state. All had good intentions but frequently the information they gathered just found a place with the dust on some shelf.

A new Rural Life Task Force has been announced by Gov. Sebelius. What makes this so special is that two dynamic people are co-chairing the group…Dan Nagengast and Marci Penner. They are very representative of rural Kansas and have proven track records among rural communities and rural Kansans.

Dan Nagengast is executive director of the Kansas Rural Center in Lawrence. His group promotes family farms and sustainable agriculture.

Marci Penner, executive director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation, Inman, promotes rural communities and educates people about Kansas.

The 42 member board will examine issues relating to our schools, health care, and community access to the latest technology. Economic issues will also be examined.

Scott Moore, Ellsworth city administrator, has been named to the board. Others on the board from our area are: Laura McClure, Osborne; Gary Hobbie, Russell; Gary Gore, Great Bend; John R. Cyr and John Osse, Beloit.