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- Eudora pilgrim makes final voyage
- Brooke O’Grady dies at 15 after five-year battle with cancer
- August 9, 2001
- When Brooke O’Grady was confirmed at Holy Family Church in Eudora, she chose Peregrine to be her confirmation name. The name, said the Rev. David Rabe, means pilgrim. Tuesday, Brooke journeyed to Holy Family one last time, a final stop after a lengthy battle with cancer.
- Historical society learns of Eudora Jaycees
- August 9, 2001
- The Eudora Area Historical Society met July 19, and heard a presentation about the history of the Eudora Jaycees, given by Carrie Werst and Glenn Wineinger. The Eudora Jaycees began in 1944, but lapsed for several years. Wineinger said some of the organization’s first projects included tearing down old downtown buildings, painting a house, working on the fire station and supporting Kurt von Achen for State Jaycees office.
- Singer, songwriter returns to Eudora for sound performance
- August 9, 2001
- Most national music acts coming to northeast Kansas stop by Bonner Springs. But that wasn’t true Aug. 5.
- Blue Flames go out in style
- August 9, 2001
- It may have been the Blue Bombers, Blue Demons, Stingers and finally, the Eudora Blue Flames softball team over its four seasons but the team always found a way to place near the top of its division.
- Up from the ashes
- Two local residents head to nationals with Phenix softball team
- August 9, 2001
- The Lawrence Phenix rose to the occasion of the national tournament and landed a fifth-place finish out of 48 teams.
- Eudora’s Kracl wins national AAU Championship
- August 9, 2001
- Making first team Frontier League and being named honorable mention All-State as a freshman might make some young athletes rest on their laurels. In case you were wondering, 6- feet tall Eudora High School sophomore Lauren Kracl doesn’t happen to be one of those athletes.
- Letters to the editor
- August 9, 2001
- New editor’s life changes in a day
- August 9, 2001
- Two weeks ago, Laura and I spent a Friday morning signing papers to close on our new home in Baldwin.
- Honor Brooke with fitting memorials
- August 9, 2001
- Eudora weeps. The death of Brooke O’Grady last Friday unleashed a torrent of emotions in the community. Anger. Depression. Relief. Sorrow. While she wouldn’t have us cry before she passed away, as we remember her fight, it’s hard not to cry.
- ‘Brooke’ O’Grady
- 19852001
- August 9, 2001
- Gerald Campbell
- 19352001
- August 9, 2001
- Lawrence Dee “Larry” Hime
- 19352001
- August 9, 2001
- Truman Wayne Orr
- August 9, 2001
- Michael and Maribeth Orr, Bonner Springs, announce the birth of their son, Truman Wayne, on Saturday, July 28, 2001, at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park.
- Parents, students prepare for new school year start
- August 9, 2001
- Going back to school can require parents and caregivers to prepare almost as much as students.
- A bedroom community
- Census shows city supports renters
- August 9, 2001
- Compared to college towns like Lawrence and Manhattan or a metropolitan city like New York, Eudora may not be the most likely place for renters to live.
- Three men charged in Gilded Cage gambling case
- August 9, 2001
- Douglas County Jail July 31. The Douglas County District Attorney’s office had filed warrants for their arrest June 22, a result of an investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff’s investigation of the Gilded Cage, a Eudora drinking establishment.
- One ‘fair’ day
- Eudora 4-Hers bring home rewards from Douglas County fair
- August 9, 2001
- After almost two weeks practically camped out at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Eudora 4-Hers came home, ribbons in tow.
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What do you think about a proposed ban on smoking in public places such as restaurants, bars and workplaces?
As much as I hate government interfering with our lives, I love the smoking ban. Going out in Lawrence is so nice without smelling cigarette smoke at your table while eating.
