Valor awards honor first responders in Lawrence area
In June 2017 Kansas Highway Patrol Master Trooper Rodney King and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Bryan Revell received Silver Valor Awards for rescuing a convulsing gas-leak victim in Eudora during a noninjury crash. The Lawrence chamber of commerce honored 36 responders from 17 agencies for life saving acts.
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Eudora
King
Bryan Revell
Douglas County Sheriffs Office
Revell
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Michelle Derusseau
Alumnus Lewis delivers keynote at community breakfast
Alumnus and Free State High School 2005 graduate Lewis returned to Lawrence to give the keynote at the Lawrence Schools Foundation 16th annual community breakfast. About 550 attendees helped raise 2600 for Houston schools affected by Harvey as Lewis shared memories of his boyhood, his start in Firebirds Productions, and career at DreamWorks and The Third Floor Inc.
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Free State
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Lawrence Schools Foundation
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Houston
Freddy
Lawrence
Southwest Middle School
Firebirds
Florida
Ringling College of Art
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks
Kansas Farm
Los Angeles
Third Floor Inc
Third Floor
Residents group holds Bonanza fundraiser for tips policy
Antiques framed artwork and vintage jewelry priced under 100 dollars will be auctioned and sold at bargain prices. A 12 piece china set and a 12 piece sterling silver set go to silent auction. The Dunn group started raising funds in 2008 after Brandon Woods adopted a no tip policy to ensure fair service for all residents.
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Davis
Brandon Woods
Donna Bell
Bell
Baker
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