Davis wins praise for education advocacy

One of Lawrence’s state representatives is collecting praise for his support of higher-education spending.

Kansas Families United for Public Education recognized Democrat Paul Davis, who serves east and central Lawrence in the 46th District, at a recent reception. The group also commended 3rd District Congressman Dennis Moore, D-Kansas; State Sen. David Adkins, R-Leawood; State Sen. Anthony Hensley, D-Topeka; Rep. Cindy Neighbor, R-Shawnee and Rep. Bill Reardon, D-Kansas City.

Davis was one of 16 freshmen legislators who offered an alternative budget proposal during the 2003 legislative session. The proposal would have increased funding for education.

Kansas University

First family to co-chair hospital fund-raiser

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and her husband, Gary, will be co-chairs of this year’s “Threads and Treads” fund-raiser for the University of Kansas Hospital Cancer Center.

The event, in its third year, will be Sept. 10 at the infield of Kansas Speedway.

The Sebeliuses will be joined as co-chairs by John and Nancy Payne. John Payne is president and general manager of Bayer’s North America Animal Health Division based in Kansas City.

The event will feature the Bill Pollack Band, the KARMA dance band and food from 22 restaurants and caterers.

Tickets are available for $150 each, and event sponsorship levels begin at $500 each. For more information, call (913) 588-8888.

The first two “Threads and Treads” raised $600,000.

Topeka

Station to broadcast news show in Spanish

A Topeka AM radio station has begun airing its first Spanish news broadcasts.

“Topeka Week in Review” with anchor Enrique Hernandez airs at 7:06 a.m. Sundays on channel 580.

The station created a Hispanic division to serve the growing number of Spanish speakers in the listening area.

“Topeka Week in Review” is also broadcast in English.

Recognition

Tonganoxie teacher wins $1,000 grant

A Tonganoxie Elementary School teacher has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship for her achievements by the Horace Mann Scholarship Program for Educators.

Linda Vernon was one of 36 educators who received the scholarships worth between $500 and $5,000.

The program is open to U.S. educators with at least two years’ experience who want to continue their education.

Applications were judged on an essay, list of activities and honors, and two letters of recommendation.

Gasoline prices

Pump Patrol seeks deals

The Journal-World has found gasoline prices as low as $1.82 a gallon at Citgo, 2005 W. Ninth St.

If you find a lower price, please call the Pump Patrol at 832-7154.