Parkinson to take Washington job after governorship
Former Kansas governor Mark Parkinson will move to Washington DC after his January term ends to become president and CEO of the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. He and his wife Stacy have run long term care facilities for more than 15 years.
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Average yield still expected for Douglas County crops
Douglas County farmers anticipate strong harvests with corn and soybeans as county records show 38 433 acres of soybeans and 26 160 acres of corn. Weather has caused yield variation from 40 to 200 bushels per acre in same fields, but long term averages point to about 1273 bushels per acre for corn and strong revenue projections. Persistent rains and heat affected early plantings and tasseling, with harvesting of soybeans expected in coming weeks.
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Warrior Walker walks campus to promote daily exercise
Stanley Bronstein a 51 year old of Scottsdale Ariz known as Warrior Walker walked about five hours on the Kansas University campus to raise awareness of daily exercise and healthy eating He plans to cover five hours in 50 states and Washington DC to urge Americans to start walking even short daily periods for better health.
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Warrior Walker story sparks a life change
An unnamed narrator recalls a moment on an airplane when his 325 pound brother, a fitness fanatic, could not fasten his seatbelt, prompting him to begin moving. He describes starting with a walk in a swim and shifts to broader efforts as the page references warrior walker on page 5A.
KU Endowment nominee aims to chair board of trustees
KU Endowment plans to elect Deanell Reece Tacha the first female chairwoman of its Board of Trustees in October. Tacha a 10th Circuit judge from Lawrence has been nominated to succeed Kurt Watson Wichita resident and IMA Financial Group CEO. She will oversee administration and management with no fundraising duties to avoid conflicts as a federal judge. The board has up to 75 members who meet annually with six standby committees.
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Lawrence crime up slightly in 2009 report
FBI Uniform Crime Reports show violent crime in Lawrence rising from 412 to 424 incidents in 2009, with rapes increasing from 40 to 57. Property crime fell from 4,656 to 4,390 offenses. National trends cite declines in both categories.
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United Way photo rescheduled at South Park today
A United Way group pose around a grass logo by artist Stan Herd is set for 5:30 p.m. at South Park with the first 200 participants receiving LIVE UNITED T-shirts. The event, open to the public, was delayed by rain from last Thursday. Call 843-6626 for details. Nearby, Bike MS Eastern Kansas on Sept. 25-26 invites 300 riders. options include 30, 67, 100 mile routes and a 54 mile Lake Perry loop. Virtual ride runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 at Seaman Middle School. Registration is $30 online. each rider must raise $200. Call 913-432-3926 ext. 2 to volunteer or join.
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