Washington Creek Lavender blooms near Lawrence farm
Washington Creek Lavender near Lawrence grows almost 5 000 plants and expands yearly. Owners Jack and Kathy Wilson started in 2004 and harvest with a 10 person crew from Community Mercantile. They sell potpourri dried bundles reusable dryer sheets and neck pillows online and at local markets.
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Journal-World Photos
Nicolette Riggins
Holly Santee
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Washington Creek Lavender Farm
Washington Creek
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Kathy Wilson
Lone Star
Taylor Holenbeck
Sally Wirmingham
Community Mercantile
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Community Mercantile Coop
Pendleton’s
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Tough choices facing county budget discussions begin
Douglas County Commission opens 2010 budget talks as it weighs flat mill levy and tighter spending. Commissioner Nancy Thellman warns against raising taxes amid a tough economy, with Weinaug expressing cautious expectations for funding.
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Douglas County Commission
Nancy Thellman
Sanford confirms affair and resigns RGA chair
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford acknowledged Wednesday that he had an extramarital affair. He said he is resigning as chairman of the Republican Governors Association, signaling a political setback for his tenure.
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South Carolina
Mark Sanford
Republican Governors Association
Prevention often fails to save money in health care
The piece argues that most prevention programs cost more than the savings they generate. It cites a hypothetical Mrs. Jones and six similar cases, showing prevention often outweighs potential medical costs. It notes aspirin, vaccines, and smoking cessation as notable exceptions, and suggests prevention is worthwhile only if cost per year is under about $50,000 for near perfect health.
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Mrs. Jones
Music before the storm at 25th Street corner
Kansas University juniors Kyle Becker and Justin Leverett pose atop a brick fence post with guitars as they wait for an approaching storm at the corner of 25th Street and Crestline Drive in Dallas.
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Kyle Becker
Dallas
Justin Leverett
Carbondale
Ill
25Th Street
Crestline Drive
Motorcycle crazy couple to be featured Friday
A couple described as motorcycle enthusiasts will be highlighted this Friday. The feature will explore what fuels their passion for bikes and riding culture, including their preferences and daily immersion in the scene.
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