Beard’s the word as Gilner grows beard for first grandchild
Tonganoxie teacher Andy Gilner pauses razor tradition for Lilly Bea Grigsby born Oct 18. He previously grew beards to mark each of his three children's arrivals and plans to shave after holiday gigs, leaving the snowy whiskers for Lilly’s baby book.
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Estuardo Garcia
Tonganoxie
Lilly Bea Grigsby
Andy Gilner
Lilly
Amanda
Gilner
Grigsby
Margie
Michael
Thomas
Amanda Grigsby
Joe Grigsby
Lilly Bea
Kaihtlyn
Tonganoxie High School
Santa Claus
Santa
Grandpa
Pentagon veteran tracks data pact in Iraq mission
Lt Col Brad Pippin, a Pentagon veteran, volunteered for a six month duty in Iraq, serving as senior analyst with the Joint Fires and Effects Cell. Stationed at Camp Victory near Baghdad Airport, he built a data system used by Gen Petraeus and Iraqi leaders to monitor progress, noting that success hinges on solid data and broad support.
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Brad Pippin
Pentagon
Pippin
Lansing
Iraq
Baghdad
Camp Victory
Baghdad International Airport
David Petraeus
U.S
Petraeus
Congress
America
Middle East
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Journal-World
Rebecca
Wes
Judges get new Kansas evaluation system for retention votes
A 2006 Kansas Commission on Judicial Performance proposes a public evaluation process for judges facing retention. Surveys from observers including law enforcement, attorneys, and court workers will estimate effectiveness, with results released before elections after judge input.
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Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
Fred Six
Lawrence
Kansas Commission On Judicial Performance
Kansas Judicial Council
Improvements Possible at Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds
A Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds capital plan outlines potential upgrades including an outdoor amphitheater for concerts an enlarged arena for tractor and truck pulls a campground with showers and electrical hookups and a northern site for a convention center. The plan aims to serve fairgrounds users and the community with diverse events while awaiting cost estimates.
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Douglas County
Trudy Rice
Douglas County Extension Service
Rice
Lawrence
Whail
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