Sunflower Poster Hides Gorillas at Thrift Store
A thrift store window at 905 Rhode Island St features a poster board with two gorillas, but a large sunflower cover over the male gorilla. Jean Ann Pike, manager and sole worker, explains the sunflower began as shade to block the sun.
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Social Service League Thrift Store
Rhode Island St
Lawrence
Thrift Store
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Kansas
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Lawhorns Lawrence Store Praises Pet Gorillas
Store owner Lawrence Lawhorn says the pets are kept upstairs for fun and act as a reminder of the shop’s character. More details appear on page 2A.
Advocates Press Focus On Strained Mental Health Services
In the wake of the Sandy Hook mass shooting, Kansas leaders seek review of state mental health care. Bert Nash CEO David Johnson says services are strained and dialogue has increased as concerned people reach out with anger and questions.
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Connecticut
Kansas
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Bert Nash
Lawrence
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Adam Lanza
Sandy Hook
Flu cases rise early in season per KDHE report
Flu season started earlier this year and has already surpassed the previous two years, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment influenza surveillance report. The department receives weekly reports from 43 sites across the state listing patients at clinics with flu like illnesses, said Charlie.
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Students prepare holiday meals by culinary students
Area high school students in a culinary arts program prepared gourmet meals for area families in need Saturday. A city event on Page 3A highlights student effort and community support.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment thanks supporters
The Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association Board of Directors thanks the community for support in 2012. Gratitude is extended to Jeff Morrison Marilyn Dobski Jean Shepherd Stacey Dillon Sandra Gautt Shade Keys Little Teresa Kempf Mary Jane Grinter Dr. Carla Phipps Bev Roeloff for their contributions.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association Board of Directors
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Marilyn Dobski
Jean Shepherd
Stacey Dillon
Sandra Gautt
Shade Keys Little Teresa Kempf
Mary Jane Grinter
Carla Phipps
Bev Roeloff
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