Bank executive to lead Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Joan Golden of US Bank will be the next chairwoman of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, heading the board for a one year term starting January 1. Chair-elect is Jim Otten, a Lawrence dentist, with Bonnie Lowe of Landmark National Bank as treasurer. Golden replaces Pat Flavin of Lawrence Realty Associates.
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Joan Golden
Lawrence
US Bank
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Golden
Chamber
Pat Flavin
Lawrence Realty Associates
Jim Otten
Bonnie Lowe
Landmark National Bank
Regents seek new general counsel after Prewitt departure
The Kansas State Board of Regents seeks a new general counsel after Mary Prewitt left in October to join the Humane Society as state program manager. Applications screen begins December 6 with Robin Kempf serving as interim counsel. The role provides legal advice to the board and staff and oversees policy and rule drafting.
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Kansas Board of Regents
Mary Prewitt
Prewitt
The
Humane Society of the United States
Robin Kempf
Board of Regents
Onion satire targets Rep. Moore in fake piece
The Onion published a mock op-ed supposedly by U S Representative Dennis Moore of Kansas mocking politicians. Rep Moore and his spokeswoman Rebecca Black treated the prank in stride saying it was a nice surprise that made their day.
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The
Onion
Daily Show
U.S
Dennis Moore
D-Kan
Moore
Washington
House Committee On Ways and Means
Rebecca Black
Lawrence man gets 32 month term for HIV exposure
Lawrence man Robert W. Richardson II was sentenced to 32 months in prison after being found guilty on four counts of HIV exposure involving three women. Jurors cleared him on a fourth exposure. He faces possible additional prison time as cases continue in multiple Missouri and Kansas jurisdictions.
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Eweslander
Ijworld.com
Gnews
Jworld.com
Lawrence
Robert W. Richardson II
Richardson
Old Richardson
Stephen Six
Johnson County
Emporia
Kansas City
Kan
Douglas County
Home for holidays brings relief to Iraq veteran family
George O'Brien Jr. returns from his third war zone tour to join his parents Louise and George Sr. for Thanksgiving in Kansas City Kansas. The 39 year old concrete truck driver plans to resume work with LM Industries after a warm expocentre welcome in Topeka with Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and thousands.
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Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
George O’brien JR
Iraq
O'Brien
George O’brien Sr
Louise
Lawrence
Kansas Army National Guard
Louise O’brien
O’brien Jr
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas Expocentre
Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
LM Industries
1404 E
24Th St
Saudi Arabia
Lawrence to kick off holiday season downtown events
Lawrence begins holiday festivities Friday with 3 p.m. choral performances in the 700 and 800 blocks of Massachusetts Street followed by a 4-H band in the 700 block and 5 p.m. storytelling and music in front of US Bank at 900 Mass. Santa arrives at 6 p.m. at Weaver's department store. The Salvation Army kettle kickoff funds its Lawrence chapter. A Bizarre Bazaar runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Lawrence Arts Center with multiple musical acts and other holiday events highlighted in the Journal-World Holiday Happenings and Gift Catalog.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
US Bank
Salvation Army
Salvation Army of
Santa
Weaver’s Department Store
Lawrence Fire Department
Cemetery owners win more time to present case
Douglas County District Court extended the period for Texas based Mike W Graham & Associates to argue their defense over Memorial Park Cemetery 1517 E 15th St Lawrence. Prosecutors seek to transfer control of the cemetery to the city of Lawrence and the judge asked for more facts before ruling.
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Lawrence's
Memorial Park
Douglas County
Robert Fairchild
15Th St
Bern Weinand
Kansas City, Mo
Mike W. Graham & Associates
Fairchild
Kansas
Mike Yoder
Journal- World Photo
Frank Demby JR
Lawrence Parks and Recreation
Memorial Park Cemetery
East 15Th Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
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