KU sophomore joins global climate focus in The Hague
Maureen Perry a Kansas University sophomore joined Greenpeace activists at the United Nations climate conference in The Hague Netherlands She was the only Kansas student present The trip sparked pride at global cooperation and disgust at the U S stance on Kyoto Perry noted US proposed emission credits could threaten old growth forests and urged stronger action The Eden Prairie Minn student funded her trip through a dance party grant and EU support While Perry plans to attend the 2001 UN conference she remains active in climate advocacy with Greenpeace USA
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Kansans honored for election commitments
Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh honored long serving poll workers at a State Board of Canvassers meeting. Elsie Hunsinger of Lawrence reflected on decades of service and frustration with this year’s deadlock. Lena and Phil Overbaugh, also Lawrence residents, announced this would be their last year after 18 years, upset by numerous provisional votes. Mildred Clodfelter, with 14 years, recalled early start times and friendly community ties, while noting broader election troubles in Florida.
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Former bank officer charged with embezzling nearly 200000
Martin E. King 35 of Shawnee faces one federal count of theft embezzlement or misapplication by a bank officer for allegedly taking about 200000 from Intrust Bank between April 1998 and April 2000. He allegedly used false information to authorize a line of credit and personal use of funds. He has agreed to repay the money as part of a Johnson County District Court civil settlement and faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
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