Science educators to gather at KU for origins conference
Lawrence experts and top scientists from Brown University and Princeton University converge April 14–15 at Budig Hall for a free conference on teaching scientific method and evolution. KU organizers emphasize educational aims, with in-service credit available on registration.
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Moore to back abortion limits in Congress
Rep. Dennis Moore of Kansas opposes the GOP partial birth ban and endorses a broader Clinton backed measure that would ban abortions where the fetus is viable while allowing health based exemptions. He argues the GOP bill is a sham and vows the veto will stand. Kansas Republicans criticize funding from Planned Parenthood and NARAL as motives. Graves supports limited options for women, doctors, and families while seeking safeguards.
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Commission elects its new leadership
Vice Mayor Jim Henry was elected mayor for the next year at Tuesday night’s commission meeting replacing Ery Hodges who received a plaque. Commissioners also named Mike Rundle as vice mayor and Hodges praised the past year’s work including a housing trust fund zoning review and downtown development while Henry pledged to improve neighborhoods downtown traffic flow and the city’s future.
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Lawrence growth eyed Parkway Commons 125 unit complex planned
Lawrence city commissioners approved rezoning and a preliminary development plan for Parkway Commons a 125 unit apartment project southwest of Clinton Parkway and Kasold Drive First Management Inc will develop the 9 acre site mainly for students Owner Doug Compton expects groundbreaking in June and residents by summer 2001 The city set May 2 for hearings on two benefit districts funding Kasold area traffic improvements and turn lanes The second district would cover left turn lanes from Kasold to 22nd and Augusta routes while the city plans to cover the rest City staff asked to study an ordinance barring eviction without cause linked to Gaslight Village Mobile Home Park redevelopment plans
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Charges Dropped Against Lansing Teacher
A prosecutor dropped misdemeanor charges against Robert Duffer a 51 year old former school band instructor at Lansing High and Middle School. The case stemmed from an incident December 22 when a student saw him with his pants down. Duffer said he was fixing his zipper and wore athletic shorts. The district had voted to fire him. he resigned.
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Lecompton Elects Three To City Council
Thirty six residents voted Tuesday at the community building to re elect two incumbents and add a third to Lecompton’s city council. Incumbents Cynthia G. Treaster and Glenn O Mallonee led the field with 29 and 22 votes respectively. Write in Mark Tunstall received 20 votes and will complete the trio.
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Lecompton Council Seats See Terms Extended
Lecompton Mayor Roy Paslay notes council terms for Ed Smith and Nancy Howard run next year while Greg Sledd plans to vacate in May. Douglas County Clerk's office monitored the election as the transition approaches.
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