Hy-Vee gift aids Deer Field School in $5000 drive
A sixth grader’s name, his grandmother’s entry and a store manager’s pick propelled Deer Field School to a $5000 Hy-Vee Smiles for Education gift. Chase Kopf’s selection triggered the award while a companion prize gave him a $1000 CompUSA card as Wal-Mart opens a new Lawrence supercenter.
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Clinton Parkway
Kasold Drive
Chase Kopf
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PPE Projected P E Ratio Guidance
PPE projected price earnings ratio derived from closing price divided by 12 month ahead earnings per share. Earnings estimates from Institutional Brokers' Estimate System. If PPE is lower than PE analysts expect higher earnings next year. if PPE higher, earnings expected to be lower.
Gardner poised for major rail hub expansion
Burlington Northern Santa Fe plans a 1 000 acre intermodal center in Gardner with 12 million square feet of warehouse space and a projected 7 000 local jobs and 13 000 state wide over 20 years. Rail chairman Matt Rose insists the project proceeds regardless of annexation.
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National Railroad
Matt Rose
Rose
Railroad
Lawrence
Lied Center
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Chicago
Joliet
Ill
Wal-Mart
Kmart
Johnson County
Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Com
Anderson Chandler
Fidelity State Bank & Trust Co
Topeka
Dole Institute of Politics
Kansas University
School of Business
Insurance tips to guard homes against floods and mold
Consumer Reports outlines gaps in standard homeowners policies covering flood water damage and mold. It advises a National Flood Insurance Program policy for floods, extra umbrella liability for dog-related risks, and floaters or increased coverage to avoid underinsurance while noting premium effects from higher deductibles, bundling, and loyalty discounts.
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National Flood Insurance Program
Floodsmart.gov
Wheat and livestock futures slip while grain and metal prices mix
Commodities markets show December wheat down to 4.02 1/2 a bushel and corn off 5 3/4 cents, oats flat, soybeans lower. October live cattle up to 92.10 cents a pound, feeders and lean hogs higher, pork bellies up. Local grain prices in Ottawa and area list wheat around 4.40, corn 2.03, soybeans 4.94, with several elevators showing similar quotes. Nonferrous metals include copper at 3.3905, gold 586.90, silver 11.025, platinum 1208.50 per ounce.
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Target
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