Tunnel to Table workshop kicks off near Lawrence in April
Kansas Rural Center presents a four part tunneling workshop series titled Tunnel to Table starting April 5 at Juniper Hill Farms in northern Douglas County. The session runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch included and a high tunnel tour. Scott Thellman leads talks on crop planning and financial analysis.
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Leadership Kansas selects 4 from Lawrence in 2014 class
Four Lawrence residents are among 40 selected for the 2014 Leadership Kansas program, run by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce. They include Lee Beth Dever of Stephens Real Estate SNAP promotions, Christine Ladner in Derek Schmidt’s office, Joshua Ney Kansas securities commissioner, and David Owens at Sprint.
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Derek Schmidt
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Disney to halt funding to Boy Scouts over policy
The Walt Disney Company will stop funding the Boy Scouts of America starting in 2015 due to the Scouts’ ban on gay adult leaders. Disney does not fund the organization directly but donates to some troops for Disney employee volunteer hours. Boy Scouts spokesman Deron Smith called the move disappointing and said it will affect service to children.
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Genesis gym expands as Burger King to reopen on Sixth
Genesis Health Club on West Sixth Street gains a $1 million renovation permit to modernize locker rooms, expand weight and cardio areas, add a shake bar and massage space while preserving basketball, racquetball and pool. Owner plans phased work from March to late fall. Burger King at 1107 W Sixth St reopening in six to eight weeks after fire damage. New interior and exterior upgrade including a tech-friendly counter. Zach cites strong university business and community support. hiring about 25 staff across Lawrence locations.
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