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2008 Lawrence Chamber of Commerce special section

Wheat industry forecasts crop at 379 million bushels
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
May 9, 2008
Surpassing expectations, the 2008 winter wheat harvest in Kansas was forecast to top 379.1 million bushels, industry leaders said Thursday.
Commodities
May 9, 2008
Agriculture futures mostly traded higher Thursday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery rose 14.5 cents to $8.22; July corn added 17.75 cents to $6.3075; July oats fell 1 cent to $4.145; July soybeans gained 3 cents to $13.12.
Sellers offer to subsidize buyers’ financing
By David W. Myers
May 9, 2008
Tighter lending requirements and sluggish home sales have prompted many sellers to offer part of the financing needed to complete a transaction.
Airlines bump prices as gas costs soar
By Tom Incantalupo - Newsday
May 9, 2008
The same factors pushing gasoline prices to new records almost daily are making air travel more expensive, as airlines pour on the fuel surcharges just in time for the summer travel season.
Brandon Woods earns statewide PEAK Award
J-W Staff Reports
May 9, 2008
Brandon Woods Retirement Community, Lawrence, is among 10 retirement communities statewide to receive a Promote Excellent Alternatives in Kansas (PEAK) Award for 2008 from the Kansas Department on Aging.
Reece & Nichols Realtor ‘top performer’
J-W Staff Reports
May 9, 2008
Thomas Howe, a Realtor for Reece & Nichols Acres Realty, Lawrence, has been recognized by Reece & Nichols as the top-producing sales agent for Reece & Nichols Alliance Inc. for March.
Grubb & Ellis broker lands regional post
J-W Staff Reports
May 9, 2008
Kelvin Heck, broker, senior vice president and principal for Grubb & Ellis|The Winbury Group, Lawrence, has been appointed Central Region director for the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.
6News video: Eudora LMH facility considered
May 8, 2008
Lawrence Memorial Hospital's proposed primary care facility in Eudora is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Commodities
May 8, 2008
Agriculture futures traded mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery fell 10.5 cents to $8.075; July corn added 6.75 cents to $6.13; July oats fell 4 cents to $4.155; July soybeans rose 32 cents to $13.09.
Dentist to discuss dental advances
J-W Staff Reports
May 8, 2008
Dr. Jim Otten, a Lawrence dentist, will discuss the latest developments in dentistry during a free program Friday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Backers of fair trade organize coffee break
J-W Staff Reports
May 8, 2008
Supporters of “free trade” coffee plan to distribute free coffee during a coordinated coffee break from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the gazebo at Buford M. Watson Jr. Park, Seventh and Kentucky streets.
Chamber to honor coach Mark Mangino
J-W Staff Reports
May 8, 2008
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce plans to honor Mark Mangino, Kansas University football coach, during a May 29 luncheon at the Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive.
Clearwire, Sprint make $14B deal
Associated Press
May 8, 2008
Clearwire and Sprint Nextel have resurrected their plan to offer high-speed mobile Internet service with the help of some deep-pocketed supporters.
Weigh in on credit card reform
By Michelle Singletary
May 8, 2008
Using a credit card reminds me of gambling in Las Vegas.
DLI likely won’t pay $6,400 bill
By Jonathan Kealing
May 8, 2008
The Kansas University athletics department won’t be able to count on a $6,400 check from Downtown Lawrence Inc. to cover the cost of canceling its basketball banquet at the Lawrence Holidome.
6News video: DLI won’t help KU cover cost
May 7, 2008
DLI will not help KU cover the costs for canceling the men's basketball awards banquet, which was originally scheduled at the Holidome.
The $6,400 question: Should KU Athletics be reimbursed?
Downtown groups asked to pay for post-basketball season changes
By Jonathan Kealing
May 7, 2008
The weeklong celebration that engulfed Lawrence after the Kansas University Jayhawks won the national basketball championship didn’t come without a price. The final tally: more than $130,000 for the city and KU, most of it spent on police.
Anticipating a rail travel resurgence, organization wants to fast-track repairs
By Mark Fagan
May 7, 2008
The train depot in east Lawrence still welcomes and sees off passengers, still accommodates railroad operations and still grabs attention with its mid-century modern architecture. Now a fledgling group of residents wants to make sure that the depot owned by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, 413 E. Seventh St., not only survives for another 50 years but also stays on track to handle a hoped-for resurgence in rail travel.
T facing fight for survival
Sales tax vote could be one way to save system
By Chad Lawhorn
May 7, 2008
It became clearer Tuesday that the city’s financially struggling public transit system is in a fight for its survival.

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