Whiter urges sustainable future through optimistic view
Lawrence publisher Bryan Welch, author of Beautiful and Abundant, argues that focusing on doom can derail planning for a positive future. He envisions a freer global economy, durable green products, true wilderness, clean air and water, and inclusive growth. Welch discusses his book at the Dole Institute on November 3.
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Lawrence
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Utne Reader
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Dole Institute of Politics
Petefish Drive
Walking School Bus needs volunteer drivers in Lawrence
The Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority seeks volunteers to serve as drivers for the New York School Walking School Bus. Volunteers are needed Tuesday afternoons through the Fall 2011 term, by 2 30 p.m. Training and background checks apply. Contact Kendra Noll at 785-331-4418 or kendranoll26@gmail.com.
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Lawrence-Douglas County
N.Y
Kendra Noll
Cindy Pippett
Lawrence Humane Society
Maggie Cargill
Lawrencehumane.org
Ballard Community Services
Douglas County
Doug Davison
Doug
Ballardcenter.org
Holcom Park
Sarah Rooney
Sarahro
Vnaks.org
Eudora adopts standards based grading through third grade
In Eudora, teachers continue as usual while parents attend conferences. The Curriculum Coordinating Council approved extending the six indicators per subject used in kindergarten through second grade into third grade this year. Marla Johnson notes the district will not push into middle school grades.
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Eudora
Eudora Middle School
Lawrence’s
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Schools reporter Mark Fagan contact and social handle
Brief note directs readers to contact the schools reporter Mark Fagan at 832 7188 and to follow him on Twitter at Twitter dot com slash Mark Fagan LJW.
Democrats Energized in Wichita Ahead of 2012 Elections
The Wichita Eagle notes Kansas Democrats met at DemoFest in Wichita to energize for 2012 after struggles in 2010. Chairwoman Joan Wagnon urged not to accept past results as the trend, with activists county chairs and young Democrats participating in seminars on messaging fundraising and candidate recruitment.
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Wichita
Kansas
Wichita Eagle
Kansas Democratic Party
Joan Wagnon
Holiday retail hiring unlikely to rise this season
Retail analysts expect a flat October to December hiring outlook despite a sales bump this year. Jayhawk Spirit owner Tom Wilkerson says existing staff will work more hours rather than hire, while Challenger Gray and Christmas projects about 620 000 seasonal hires nationally, with big box stores adding workers to sales, shipping, and stocking. Networking at stores is advised for job seekers.
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Tom Wilkerson
Jayhawk Spirit
Mass
Robert Brusca
New York
Challenger, Gray and Christmas Inc
John Challenger
Challenger
Typid
Eally
Journal-World
Best Buy
Lawrence
Reporter Shaun Hittle Contact and Social Handle
Reporter Shaun Hittle can be reached at 832 7173. Follow him at Twitter dot com slash shaunhittle for updates and insights.
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Christine Metz
Twitter
Sfhorizons
Shaun Hittle
Shaunhittle
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