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Lt. Matt Fulks shows Fire Chief Randy Ates part of a plug that almost started a fire late Wednesday morning in a residence at 1014 Church St Two-Much-Fun plays music during the annual Horsethief Race and Fun Run Saturday in downtown Eudora Eudora's Joey Chino sprints toward the finish line of the 5K Horsethief Race. Chino finished 13th overall with a time of 18:25 Haley Harrington of Lawrence runs the final stretch of the 5K Horsethief Race. Harrington finished 61st with a time of 23:47 D.J. Hilding runs in the Horsetheif 5K Race Saturday in Eudora. Hilding, of Lawrence, finished third overall with a time of 16:22 Bret Imgrund of Shawnee runs toward the finish line of the Eudora Horsetheif 5K Run Saturday in downtown Eudora. Imgrund finished second overall with a time of 15:47 Billy Skorupski runs the last leg of the Eudora 5K Horsethief run Saturday morning in downtown Eudora. Skorupski finished the race 11th with a time of 18:16 Participants begin the 5K Eudora Horsethief race Saturday in downtown Eudora. The event was moved downtown this year to help promote local businesses and downtown Eudora. The event also helped raise about $2,500 for the Eudora cross country team Shea Lousnbury spikes a ball over the net at Eudora volleyball camp. Several members of the Eudora volleyball team were up at 6 a.m. to condition and lift weights before camp started Will Katz, director of the Kansas University Small Business Development Center, show Bryson Rexwinkle of Wichita how to locate newly foreclosed homes on the Internet Students at Heritage College in Kansas City, Mo., work on their assignments in one of the school’s pharmacy technician labs. Heritage College Admissions Director Jennifer Patla said it was important to visit campuses when looking for the right school Personal training students Jessica Seichepine and Jeremy Keller perform a lumbar rotation exercise. Personal training is just one of many career certificate programs available at colleges and other institutions around the area Marla  Johnson went the online graduate degree route with Phoenix-based Grand Canyon University, where in May 2008 she received a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in instructional technology For adults going back to school for a secondary or graduate degree, awareness of the resources offered by their college is key Kansas University offers an accelerated MBA program through its Edwards Campus in Overland Park. A more comprehensive program with different degree options is available at its Lawrence campus
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Will you attend the CPA Picnic?

Response Percent
No
 
54%
Yes
 
45%
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Schlitterbahn waterpark offers sneak peek today
July 15, 2009
Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark will open for a sneak peek beginning at 10 a.m. today. Finishing touches are still being made to the park, but visitors will have the opportunity to play on available rides and attractions.
Electrical short at residence closes down part of Church Street
July 15, 2009
The Eudora Fire Department reported to an electrical short at about 11 a.m. Wednesday at a residence at 1014 Church St.
Going downtown
275 runners compete in Horsethief Race and Fun Run
July 15, 2009
The streets in downtown Eudora were filled Saturday morning by 275 runners who took part in the annual Eudora Horsethief 5K Race and mile Fun Run.
Volleyball gets early start at camp
July 15, 2009
The Eudora volleyball team is wasting little time preparing for the upcoming fall season.
New coach has similar style at wrestling camp
July 15, 2009
Eudora wrestling coach Jason Tharp knows he has some big shoes to fill in replacing Bill DeWitt. But Tharp, who spent the past couple years as assistant coach, is making the transition a seamless one.
Commuter Forecast for July 15, 2009
July 15, 2009
Temperatures will start off warm and humid, and we’ll have to contend with thunderstorms during the commute today.
Career certificate programs abundant in area
July 15, 2009
A change in careers doesn’t have to be as scary, or take as long, as one might think.
Resources plentiful for adults making return to school
July 15, 2009
For adults going back to school for a secondary or graduate degree, awareness of the resources offered by their college is key.
Considering career change? Take time for research
July 15, 2009
Starting a new career requires time and thorough research, advises department heads at several area schools.
Community colleges offer options for adult education
July 15, 2009
From job clubs to personal interest courses to acquiring skills to attract employment continuing education divisions have plenty to offer those searching for a new career or getting back into the workforce.
Small Business Development Centers offer adult education for entrepreneurs
July 15, 2009
Before opening her restaurant on Lawrence’s Vermont Street, Hilary Brown found help two doors away at the Kansas University Small Business Development Center.
Yellow Ribbon Program to help veterans with college tuition costs
July 15, 2009
The program is a provision to the Post 9-11 G.I. Bill.
Online programs offer a good fit for professionals
July 15, 2009
Kenzlow Scott outlined a few factors to keep in mind when searching for an online program of study.
Financial aid office a must stop for returning students
July 15, 2009
The decision has been made to go back to college, but now here comes the big question: How will you pay for this new, expensive endeavor?
MBA programs cater to working adults’ needs
July 15, 2009
With a national unemployment level at nearly 10 percent, and with no foreseeable end to the trend, some people have stopped thinking about their briefcase and started thinking about a backpack.