Positive attitude helps 94-year-old Bertha Spradling recover
Bertha Spradling, 94, of Scott City credits her mental attitude for a remarkable recovery after leaving the Wichita County Long Term Care Unit in June. Her son David notes she now walks with a walker or cane and often alone, after previously being wheelchair bound due to osteoporosis. Her daily exercise and determination push her toward independence, recalling a life of farm work, cooking for hired men, and a long marriage with Orville Spradling. Staff writer Kathy Hanks.
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Kansas conservatives blamed for biggest spending rise in a decade
Washington analysis traces a shift in GOP spending since 1995 led by Sen. Sam Brownback and Rep. Todd Tiahrt. Despite reform aims, nondefense costs rose 11 percent from 2001 to 2003, driven by Social Security, health, education and farm programs. Veterans and drought relief, security needs, and war costs shaped tough choices for lawmakers.
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Tiahrt
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Moran
Ryan
Dennis
Governor honors Kansas pilots for Iraq duty
Kansas Army National Guard pilots led by Chief Warrant Officer Wayne Spry deployed to Iraq from April to August to fly priority missions from Camp Doha and Baghdad. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius presented Bronze Stars and Army Commendation Medals to Spry and fellow officers, honoring their service and sacrifices amid ongoing security concerns.
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Iraq
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Wakarusa
Forbes Field
Stan Magnuson
Olathe
Thomas Simpkins
Michael Swisshelm
Leavenworth
Army
Governor seeks to bolster health care and schools
Governor Kathleen Sebelius outlines a plan to boost school funding possibly with a tax hike, push expanded gambling, and finance a small business health insurance pool. She favors a destination sales tax and emphasizes relationship building with lawmakers to move these issues ahead during the 2004 legislative session.
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Kathleen Sebelius
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Kansas
Cedar Crest
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City embraces rifle logo row without city approval
Investment Arms of Fort Collins produced a limited edition City of Hutchinson Ruger .22 rifle engraved with the city logo and slogan. Twenty six rifles were made, more than half sold. officials say no permission was granted and the city does not endorse the project. City Attorney reviews whether the name appears in public domain.
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Colorado
Investment Arms Inc
Fort Collins
Colo
Bill Daley
Investment Arms
Joe Palacior
Carolyn
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