Lawrence budget director Gloria Timmer resigns for Washington post
Lawrence resident Gloria Timmer, Kansas state budget director under Govs Finney and Graves, will leave at end of May to become executive director of the National Association of State Budget Officers in Washington. Timmer, 47, has served since 1991 and plans to oversee research policy development and training.
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House Taxation Committee
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Church plans growth beyond town in 2000
First Church of the Nazarene in Lawrence is purchasing about 90 acres in Douglas County and plans a phased expansion that could include a gym, worship space, retirement housing and a school. The project begins next year with a 15,000 square foot facility and aims for a January 1, 2000 occupancy. The master plan envisions a sanctuary, housing and a wedding chapel, funded by a three year stewardship drive.
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Civil War film To Live On shoots in Kansas City area
Ang Lee directs To Live On a Civil War drama set on the Kansas Missouri border. Filming runs through July at undisclosed sites within about 30 miles of Kansas City. The cast includes Jeffrey Wright Jewel and James Schamus. Authorities confirmed minimal location detail.
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Kansas City, Mo
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Vietnam
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Jewel, Center
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Lawrence
Timing a factor as board seeks superintendent
Lawrence school board faces a rush to fill the superintendency after Al Azinger announced resignation effective July 1. Board president Mary Loveland notes late hiring season and the need to attract strong candidates, with contracts signed in early April but a quick replacement unlikely. See Search page 3B.
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Senate advances Oz park measure
The Kansas Senate advanced a bill to let developers of a Wizard of Oz theme park build at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition plant site near DeSoto in Johnson County. Wyandotte County officials oppose, arguing the plan pressures location choice. A final vote was expected today as developers weigh Wyandotte versus Johnson County, with a May decision anticipated.
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