Recovery: Hope Lifts as New Orleans Rebounds from Disaster
A briefing aboard the USS Iwo Jima begins recovery efforts in New Orleans with a tour of Gulfport Mississippi planned. Esplanade Avenue frames debris lit by live oaks and elegant Greek Revival homes, as residents assess livability and water restoration remains critical for the city’s revival.
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Esplanade Avenue
Edgar Degas
New Orleans Museum of Art
City Park
Kansas evacuees stay put as Sebelius wins Bush aid
Governor Kathleen Sebelius announced President Bush approved a 100 percent federal emergency declaration for Kansas hurricane costs. Kansas National Guard numbers assist in Louisiana Mississippi with logistics air traffic control search and rescue and security as state officials work to aid victims and rebuild.
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Garden City State Bank
E. Mary St
Home National Bank
Western State Bank
E. Kansas Ave
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Spruce Streets
11Th Street
Kansas Avenue
Garden City
Pizza Hut
Taylor Plaza
Dairy Queen
Cattlemen's Cafe
W. Mary St
Local relief donation drive lists numerous area sponsors
Local agencies and businesses are collecting donations for Hurricane Katrina relief with proceeds directed to the American Red Cross. Participating banks and shops include Commerce Bank Golden Plains Credit Union and many others, plus a separate Salvation Army drive via Commercial Federal Bank and other outlets.
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N. Main St
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Golden Plains Credit Union
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Landmark National Bank
N. Main
Coleen's
ArtsCenter
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Fleming St
Comfort Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Americian
Kadee
E. Spruce St
JC Penney
Sears
Kansas Ave
Baker Boot
Garden City Community College
United Building Centers
E. Fulton St
Salvation Army
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Telegram Newsroom
Newsroom
Kansas
Secretary of Lute
E Otten
Ksag.org
Garden City zoo fundraiser nets eighteen thousand for cats exhibit
Supporters at a Wild Affair fundraiser at Lonestar Steakhouse & Saloon attended by Elena Velev and Bren da Ulrich enjoyed craps and blackjack while kangaroos lounged and a boa constrictor was petted. The event, hosted by Friends of the Lee Richardson Zoo, raised 18,900 dollars for the zoo cats exhibit and sparked praise for ongoing improvements and future events.
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Velevs
Elena
Ulrich
Jan Kennedy
Sherry Cramer
Garden City
Kennedy
Fulton Street
David
Becky Sells
David Sells
Carl Myers
Carol
Lee Richardson Zoo
Retired Garden City couple find joy on porch despite hardships
Garden City natives Benny and Patty Todd, married 47 years, live at 1013 N Second St. They faced Patty’s 2003 stroke and later cancer, Benny’s 2003 heart surgery, yet remain upbeat. Neighbors describe them as inspiring, regularly sitting on the porch, sharing smiles with passersby and a kind word.
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Abe Hubert
Patty
Benny
Finney County Fairgrounds
Mary
Lou Stallsworth
Stallsworth
Dylan
Brayden Galliart
Galliart Brothers
Family get-together at RCDC showcases early development help
Lisa Crouch took her daughter Deborah to RCDC after a premature birth for screening and motor skills support. Deborah, now five and in kindergarten, progressed with ACDC’s program. Janice Parks recalls her daughter Kelsi Rice benefited from RCDC, gaining speech and overall development after nine months. The community values the program and its affordability versus private services.
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RCDC
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ACDC
Jennie Barker Elementary
Janice Parks
Parks
Kelsi Rice
Rice
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Ruben Ortiz
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