U.S. Bank employees attend the kickoff celebration of the United Way of Douglas County 2003-2004 campaign at the Dole Institute of Politics on Kansas University's west campus. Back row, from left, are Ferren Taylor, Tony Thornton, Doug Dawson and Chuck Warner; front row, from left, are Joan Golden, Lindsay Morrissey, Debbie Heinrich and Lisa Harris. The event was Sept. 17.

Stephen and Susie Wilson receive a basketball that was signed by the 2003-2004 Kansas University men's team after submitting the highest bid in a live auction at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. The auction was Sept. 16 and was part of the manor's Soup and Pie Supper and Auction. The fund-raiser benefited the manor's Good Samaritan program.

From left, Nita Grier, Ann Bricker, Mildred Kratt and Dorothy Anderson attend Lawrence Presbyterian Manor's Soup and Pie Supper and Auction. About 400 people attended the Sept. 16 fund-raising event for the manor's Good Samaritan program.

From left, Barb Riley, Ginger Wehner, Pat Hohman and Denise Johnson, all of Lawrence, attend the River City Cosmopolitan Club's 2003 Inaugural Luau. The event was Aug. 16 in Lawrence.

From left, Mary Beth Swenson, Lawrence; Joan Walker, Sioux City, Iowa; Helen Cox, Lawrence; Phyllis Hertling, Lawrence; and Linda Hermes, Lawrence; attend the River City Cosmopolitan Club's 2003 Inaugural Luau.

From left, Duane and Leann Dickson and Susan and Bud Stagg, all of Lawrence, visit during the River City Cosmopolitan Club's 2003 Inaugural Luau. The club is affiliated with the Cosmopolitan International organization, which aims to find a cure for diabetes.

Ned and Betty Cushing pose for a picture during the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor's Soup and Pie Supper and Auction. The Cushings were looking over items for the live auction, which was Sept. 16 at the manor. Ned Cushing is a member of the manor's golf committee. About 400 people attended the fund-raiser for the manor's Good Samaritan program.

Coldwell Banker McGrew Real Estate employees tout the Pacesetter Award that they were given during the kickoff celebration of the United Way of Douglas County 2003-2004 campaign. From left are Carrie Sinks, Nancy Breithaupt, Mary Jones and Jolene Cole. Peoples Bank also received a Pacesetter Award during the event Sept. 17 at the Dole Institute of Politics.