Holcomb Couple Wins Lottery Prize at Finney County Fair
Abby Murrell poses with her pig Barbie at the Finney County Fair where the Holcomb couple celebrated a lottery win. The scene centers on community events and local agriculture with the couple and their show pig highlighted.
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Investment talk helps residents survive volatile markets
The Dollars Investment series surveys how retirees, traders, and long term investors cope with shifting rates and market conditions. Local residents share what it takes to endure or thrive in the investment world through sunny and stormy economic climates.
Retirement losses reshape a Kansas couple's finances
Ernie and Alma Proudfit of Garden City rely on Social Security and small pension checks after their retirement investments plunged from 100000 to 27000. Once earning about 1000 in monthly fund interest, they now receive 284 dollars. The couple, who consult a brokerage firm, adjust by clipping coupons and taking each day as it comes.
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Fandemonium Love of the game at Garden City football opener
Garden City Community College fans packed Memorial Stadium for the home opener against Coffeyville Red Ravens. Derek Moreno, 23, described the energy as an adrenaline rush fueled by nachos, band horns, and chants. He noted dedicated local fans and a shift in mood as football season returns to town.
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Bush seeks billions for war on terror
President Bush unveiled an 87 billion dollar request for Iraq and Afghanistan, arguing the war on terrorism remains the top priority and will not wreck the budget. He urged further international contribution while noting 130,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, as Britain said it would add 1,200 troops.
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Woman given national leadership award for health care advocacy
Stacy Geil, 42, co owner of Sunshine Nursing Agency, spoke out on health care to lawmakers and prepared to meet the president. She was told she had been named an honorary co chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee business advisory council, with plans to attend a Washington gathering and a May 21 president speaking dinner.
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Special guest from Jane area meets George W Bush
Geil recalls a rare honor for a local resident who attended a White House event with President George W Bush. She calls it once in a lifetime and notes she has long pressed local officials about health care issues since 1997, the year Medicare aid was cut by the Balanced Budget Amendment.
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