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Only in Lawrence: Learning honorees
Meet the 2011 honorees in the Only in Lawrence: "Learning" category.
In his east Lawrence home, surrounded by various forms of artistic inspiration, including books, paintings and music, Lawrence resident Robert Baker enthusiastically talks about his involvement in the local arts.
Lawrence organizations offer a selection of odd classes
Sure, most of us know we can learn to ballroom dance or play the piano in Lawrence. But if you’re really looking to break out of your mold, here are some lesser-known classes offered by Lawrence organizations.
Retired teacher Jane Budde helps start sewing program at Community Connections Center
Jane Budde is lots of things to plenty of people: dedicated, skilled, connected, generous, committed, versatile and on and on seemingly everywhere in town, from neighborhood to church or anywhere else her focused and infectious smile takes her.
Saxophonist, performer Robert Baker teaches financial literacy when he’s not onstage
Robert Baker is a man not easily forgotten. He’s the one in front of a classroom sharing words of wisdom from his mythical grandmother to drive home points on household budgeting. He’s also that local musician wearing a suit jacket and fedora while growling out poetry stanzas. Or, he simply could be that guy in Lawrence who looks a little bit like Steve Buscemi and a lot like John Waters.
New York School principal: Administrative assistant Sandy Unruh ‘runs the school’
Sandy Unruh will be the first to tell you that she’s not all that different from any other person working the front desk at a school.
- Impromptu Cafe manager says longtime relationships with diners best part of her work April 29, 2011
- Library circulation page John Griffin books it through speed-shelving test April 29, 2011
- School gardens growing in popularity from work of coordinator Dan Phelps April 29, 2011
- Parks and Rec special events supervisor takes pride in preserving Lawrence traditions April 29, 2011
- Tom Boxberger's longtime love for recycling finds outlet at KU April 29, 2011
- Submit your nominations for 2012 Only in Lawrence honorees April 29, 2011
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