Dave Billings, of Factory Direct Appliance, left; Rick Lewis, of Peak Chemical, and Shelley Graham, of Midwest Graphics Inc., visit during the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. The meeting was April 11 at the Lawrence Holidome.

Belinda Cullen, Topeka, Kathy Porsch, Lawrence, and Dennis Dobson, Topeka, visit during the 23rd annual Lawrence Art Auction at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H. The April 12 event featured silent and live auctions, which raised money for the center.

The Rev. Darrel Proffit, of Saint Margaret's Episcopal Church, left, poses with Joe Wichman and his mother, Peggy Wichman, after worship services that included prayerful support for Joe Wichman. He begins basic training this month at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

From left, Shannon Hodges, Lawrence; Mike Andrew, Atlanta; and Michelle and Phil Andrew, Lawrence, attend the 23rd annual Lawrence Art Auction. The event, which was April 12, raised money for the Lawrence Arts Center.

Lynn Parman, Lawrence Chamber of Commerce vice president of economic development, and Mark Garrett, plant manager at Hallmark in Lawrence, visit during social hour of the chamber's annual meeting at the Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive.

From left, John and Cathy Ross, owners of Laser Logic, Curt Clinkinbeard, of the Kansas University Small Business Development Center, and his wife, Summer Clinkinbeard, attend the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. The chamber celebrated its 125th anniversary on April 11 at the Lawrence Holidome.

Kent Ferguson, left, of Charlton Manley Inc.; Suzanne Hutchens, of Coldwell Banker McGrew Real Estate; and Connie Sollars, former president of the United Way of Douglas County; visit during the annual meeting of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. The chamber celebrated its 125th anniversary April 11 at the Lawrence Holidome.

Larry Sellers, second from right, poses with members of the Lawrence High School Native American Club. Sellers, who portrayed Cloud Dancing on Dr.

From left, Dennis Palmer, John Golden and Dave Baldwin received the Silver House Award from the Lawrence Habitat for Humanity. They were recognized March 22 at the dedication ceremony of the home built with Lawrence Habitat for Humanity's 48th family.

Back row, from left, Kim Hadl, Jim Breshears, the Rev. Leo Barbee, George Burg; and front row, from left, Matthew Breshears and Mary Breshears attend Lawrence Habitat for Humanity's dedication of the Jim Breshears home. The event was March 22.