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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2016
Page
4
On the Street column by Sylas May asks passersby on Massachusetts Street about the Royals season. Brian Hunt of La Cygne predicts a strong core and a playoff run, hoping they make the playoffs for a third straight year.
Bruce Sauer credits a cancer battle with Alma and Charles Sauer and the care of Dr. Matthew Stein at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for a life saved by stem cell transplant. Stan Sauer offered his own marrow, earning deep gratitude and a Royals game memory. Tawny Roeder, his Nebraska case manager, shared wisdom and friendship that helped him endure through chemotherapy and pills.
Marvel Williamson is named executive director of Douglas County Senior Services succeeding Gary Nelson who resigned for health reasons after about four months. Williamson returns to Lawrence after leading nursing and health sciences programs at OSU Tulsa Park University and UI Iowa and has authored books, articles, and led many grants.
The Coordinating Council unanimously approved Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson as chairman and Susan Hade as vice chair, with officers to be elected after bylaws approval on April 26. By-laws may require two thirds attendance and a two year president term, while a one year vice president term follows. The group plans subcommittees to study jail, crisis center and mental health court proposals, and will refine language on examining disparities in the criminal justice system.
Two Kansas University juniors Annie Lynn of Overland Park and Kevin Tenny of Leawood earned Goldwater scholarships, KU says. They are the 59th and 60th KU students to win the awards since 1986. Each scholarship provides up to 7500 dollars annually. Lynn works on hepatitis C vaccine research, while Tenny pursues more efficient electricity systems.
Lawrence fire officials identified 61 year old Joe Dotson as the man killed in a Thursday blaze at 923 Pennsylvania Street in East Lawrence. Fire Medical Division Chief Eve Tolefree said responders found Dotson partially inside the residence and later pronounced him dead. The cause remains under investigation.
Incumbents Susie Hackathorn Mary Jane Hoffer and Jimmy Wilkins were re elected to two year terms on the Lecompton City Council. Thirty nine votes were cast for a 10.77 percent turnout as officials cite an ordinance allowing the election despite a 2015 state law shifting city elections to November in non presidential years.
Panda White says selling the restaurant was tough but the family chose for the right reasons. Panda Garden blends made to order fare with Americanized dishes and traditional Chinese options, marking the closure of a longtime Lawrence staple.
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