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Eileen Roddy
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- Everyday Brits take part in games
- July 30, 2012
- Olympic hopes and dreams aren’t restricted to athletes, medals or those who can afford tickets.
- Slice of Life: Directing volunteers proves gratifying for LMH coordinator
- November 21, 2011
- The numbers she deals with are impressive. “We have an extraordinary group of volunteers,” says Allyson Leland, Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s director of volunteer services. “Last year our 869 volunteers contributed over 65,000 hours.”
- Slice of Life: Arts center dance program director loves Lawrence diversity
- November 14, 2011
- If Candi Baker hadn’t feared childhood dental visits, her talent and passion for dance and gift of encouragement to thousands of blossoming dancers over the years may have been lost to the community.
- Slice of Life: Graphologist a ‘lifelong student’
- November 7, 2011
- Peter Clark didn’t learn to write until first grade. Once he did, there was no holding him; it birthed a lifelong fascination with handwriting, leading him to become a professional graphologist.
- Slice of Life: Studies, asthma lead to realization ‘drugs weren’t the answer for me’
- October 31, 2011
- Lynda Gammal, owner of “Restore Your Health Naturally” at 2859 Four Wheel Drive, is so passionate about promoting preventive health that she abandoned a research career in pharmacology and toxicology to retrain as a holistic health practitioner.
- Slice of Life: Attorney finds lower stress in law
- October 24, 2011
- Carolyn Simpson never expected to be a lawyer in Lawrence, but she’s found that she’s content.
- Slice of Life: Missionary, hospice work not foreseen
- October 17, 2011
- Becoming an overseas missionary, ordained pastor and Lawrence hospice chaplain weren’t part of Brenda Wahl’s early life plans.
- Slice of Life: Doug Nickel
- October 10, 2011
- Let’s tango. “My love of social Argentine tango started with a flier for lessons,” says enthusiast Doug Nickel. “I was hooked after the first class. Tango became a hobby, then an obsession, now it’s a lifestyle.”
- Slice of Life: Risa Kearn
- October 3, 2011
- A Lawrence Rolfer comes home.
- Slice of Life: Nonprofit director turns to art to recharge spirit
- September 26, 2011
- Julie Branstrom’s varied life experience, creativity and willingness to attempt new things prepared her for the challenging and fulfilling role of Douglas County Dental Clinic’s executive director.
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- Senate Republicans approve sales tax increase, cuts in income tax rates, lower food sales tax May 23, 2013 · 57 comments
- Former area Boy Scouts react to decision allowing gay scouts May 24, 2013 · 13 comments
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 37 comments
- Proposed cuts to corrections system could endanger Kansans, secretary says May 24, 2013 · 11 comments
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013 · 50 comments
- CEO Gene Meyer honored for leading Lawrence Memorial Hospital to success May 23, 2013 · 12 comments
- House rejects Senate-approved tax package; Legislature adjourns; new plan teed up May 24, 2013 · 10 comments
- 59 minors, several local businesses, cited for alcohol violations in state regulator's patrols in May May 23, 2013 · 27 comments
- Republican tax plans would increase state revenue, analyses say May 22, 2013 · 51 comments
- On the street: Should residents or businesses who use too much water be fined? May 24, 2013 · 16 comments
- Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals May 23, 2013
- Wildflower Walk set for Saturday May 24, 2013
- Editorial: Development shift? May 24, 2013
- Wichita might fine residents over use of water May 24, 2013
- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013
- FSHS softball season ends in extra-inning heartbreak at state May 24, 2013
- Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms May 23, 2013
- Lawrence police to patrol Topeka Saturday during services for slain officers December 21, 2012
- Old Glory shines on west campus June 18, 2003
- Affordable Care Act bringing jobs to Lawrence May 16, 2013
