Open house for Simply Bee Massage and State Farm retiree
Karen Parish of Simply Bee Massage hosts an open house from 1 to 3 p m at 219 E Ninth St featuring a free chair massage gift certificate discounts and a drawing for a free hour massage. Mary Beem State Farm office manager for Bob Carlson is honored at a retirement open house May 19 from 10 to 6 at 2400 Iowa St. Beem, from Eudora, has served Carlson for 20 years and State Farm for 23 years.
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Morgan Stanley Admiral's Club honor crowns John Oberzan
John Oberzan a Morgan Stanley registered representative at the Lawrence office earns Planco's highest Admiral's Club membership for a calendar year with more than 3 million in sales. Admiral's Club members aid clients' long term investment needs. TherapyWorks PA hosts a free Arthritis seminar from 7 to 8 p.m. at 1112 W Sixth St Suite 120 with Dr. Richard Wendt and Dave Appleman.
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Library specialist joins national board
Kim Patton a Lawrence Public Library young adult specialist was elected to the Young Adult Library Services Association board of directors a division of the American Library Association that advocates strengthens and promotes library services for young adults nationwide Patton has served the library since 1990 and will begin a two year term in June.
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Local Stocks: PPE and PE in Earnings Outlook
The PPE ratio equals current closing price divided by 12 month forward earnings per share. Earnings are sourced from 1/B/E/S. A PPE below PE suggests higher next year earnings. a PPE above PE implies lower earnings.
Harley to ride into town in North Lawrence expansion
Topeka Harley-Davidson is expanding into Lawrence, opening Riverfront Harley-Davidson at 608 and 612 N Second St near Lincoln, with a $2 million investment to convert the 1950s building into a full service shop. Owner Mike Patterson plans a October grand opening and 15 staff, joining a growing local motorcycle scene that includes Combs Custom Cycle and Slow Ride Roadhouse. Neighbor Ted Boyle says the venture will brighten North Second Street and attract more businesses. Patterson closes on the purchases a week before opening and aims to grow further in the future.
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Slowing housing market prompts price cuts
The article notes a softening national housing market with buyers making low offers as sales slow. Homeowners face decisions to rent out current properties temporarily or lower asking prices to secure quicker sales, a common dilemma for many in today’s market.
Real Estate Advice on Selling in a Cooling Market
The letter suggests lowering the asking price now to secure a quick sale amid slowing local real estate markets. It warns that renting to avoid a sale could backfire if tenants move or home viewings disrupt the process, and notes that market cooling makes waiting risky.
Grain and beef futures rise on Chicago markets
Chicago Board of Trade futures for wheat corn oats and soybeans gained on Thursday with July contracts up 7 1/2 7 0 and 7 cents to 3 92 2 47 and 6 13 respectively. Live cattle and feeder cattle edged higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange while lean hogs slid slightly. Local elevator quotes show mixed grain prices with soybeans at 5 53 and wheat around 4 47 at several elevators. Nonferrous metal prices also traded with aluminum at 146 1 cents per pound zinc 173 72 cents and gold at 703 70 per ounce.
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