Lawrence bank hires Michelle Jennings as loan officer
Michelle Jennings joins Douglas County Bank as a consumer lending loan officer at the West Sixth Street branch in Lawrence. A Washburn University graduate, she previously taught English at Free State High School and has prior experience as manager of the bank's credit department. Also highlighted, Kansas honors 19 small businesses in its fifth Emerging and Existing Business of the Year program, with Gov. Sebelius praising winners at the Capitol.
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Journal-World Brief Case seeks business promotions
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PPE Projection Based on Forward Earnings Estimates
PPE represents the projected price earnings ratio derived from dividing the closing price by expected earnings per share for the next 12 months. Earnings estimates come from Institutional Brokers' Estimate System. If PPE falls below the PE, analysts foresee higher earnings next year. if PPE rises, they expect lower earnings.
Chicago Board of Trade futures rise on Tuesday
Chicago Board of Trade futures edged higher with May wheat at 1L64, May corn 5.4725, May oats 3.78, and May soybeans 13.07. Live cattle up 1.73, feeder cattle up 0.35, lean hogs down 0.35, pork bellies down 2.40. Local market quotes show various elevator prices for wheat, corn, milo and soybeans. Nonferrous metals futures quoted with gold at 1003.20, silver 19.89, platinum 1943.00 per troy oz.
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Whelan's Lumber Sold to McCray in KC Metro Deal
Whelan's Lumber, with locations in Lawrence and Topeka, will keep its name and staff after sale to McCray Lumber of Overland Park. McCray operates seven yards and two plants and reported 97 million in revenue last year. The deal, closing March 31 after inventory March 28, adds new products and buying power while preserving Whelan's continuity and 59 employees. Ward Whelan, battling cancer relapse, notes enhanced security and peace of mind for staff and customers.
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Organic labels and their worth in today’s groceries
A ShopSmart survey by Consumer Reports weighs organic foods against cost and convenience. It endorses USDA Organic as the reliable standard but warns that labels like natural or shade-grown can be misleading, and long-distance sourcing can negate benefits.
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