Students Should Not Skip College Health Insurance
Debated health care costs push concern for college students many of whom are uninsured four million total study shows part time students aid recipients and two year college attendees age limits bar parental plan coverage Lookout Mountain Group notes recession job losses increase uninsured risk Providers offer low cost options including university plans family policies and individual policies Sam Gibbs of eHealthInsurance cites plans under 300 dollars yearly and 50 dollar monthly options for students
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Mini malls aim to revive downtowns with low risk shops
The Gazette profiles The Village mini mall in a restored downtown building, created by Cathy Lloyd. Vendors pay 250 to 360 dollars monthly rents plus 40 dollar cart fees, with higher November December rates. utilities and advertising included. The concept mirrors Turkey River Mall and Mount Vernon’s First Street Center, showing how small carts can grow into full stores and help revive rural downtowns.
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Gazette
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Keota
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Allaman
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J.C. Penney
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Char Andersen
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Walmart
Midwest
Turkey River Mall
Elkader
Bayless Hotel
Becky Dietzler
Dietzler
Mount Vernon
First Ave
First Street
Rick
Trude Elliott
David.dewitte
Gazcomm.com
Brian Ray
the Gazette
Wisconsin Christmas tree growers face drought and economy test
Wisconsin tree growers and retailers remain optimistic about natural tree sales amid drought and recession. While many hold prices steady, some cut back on expensive trees and warn buyers may shift to cheaper options. Data show Wisconsin harvests 950,440 trees in 2007 down from 1.6 million in 2002, with acres dropping 30 percent to 33,458. Nationally, 2008 sales fell about 10 percent to 28.2 million trees. average farm-grown tree cost about $36.50. Local growers cite good crop condition but worry what consumers will spend this season.
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North Woods
Cheryl Nicholson
Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association
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Oregon
National Christmas Tree Association
Nicholson
Robert Mountford
Ed Steigerwaldt
Steigerwaldt
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