Lawrence Datebook highlights local meetings and events
Lawrence and Eudora schedule today include health immunization clinics at 200 Maine, Douglas County Commission and Bert Nash annual Pioneer celebration at 1100 Mass and 200 Maine venues, Lawrence school board, Eudora City Council, storytimes at Lawrence Public Library, Bookworms Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters meeting, and Housing Authority annual board meeting. Submit items to Datebook by phone or mail.
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Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
Douglas County Commission
Mass
Bert Nash
Maine St
Lawrence School Board
McDonald Drive
Eudora
E. Seventh St
Lawrence-Douglas County Health
Lawrence Public Library
Unitel Book Club
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
E. Eighth St
Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Datebook
P.O
Lawrence
Jworld.com
Burglaries and thefts reported in Lawrence area
A black 1996 Acura 2.5 valued at 15000 was stolen from Lawrence Auto on East 30th Street between 5 p.m. Saturday and 7:55 a.m. Sunday. A Miller 185 gas welder with blue bottle was taken from North Second Street between 10 p.m. Saturday and 11:15 a.m. Sunday, valued at 2000, plus three other items totaling 1825 were damaged or stolen. The victim is a 42 year old Lawrence man. Emergency calls include multiple fire and medical emergencies across the area with numerous locations and times on Saturday and Sunday. The Journal-World notes it does not publish all police reports and limits on reporting burglaries with losses under 1000 unless unusual.
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Lawrence Auto
E. 30Th St
North Second Street
Lawrence
Ohio Street
Michigan Street
Irving Hill Road
Prairie Avenue
Engel Road
Riverside Road
Maine Street
East 23Rd Street
Harvard Road
Clinton Parkway
Yale Road
Wakarusa Drive
Turnberry Drive
Mississippi Street
Orchard Lane
Baldwin
Lecompton couple welcomes a daughter Saturday
Michael Jr and Jennifer Leming of Lecompton announce the birth of a girl on Saturday.
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Michael Jr
Jennifer Leming
Lecompton
Corrections Policy Statement From The Journal-World
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors' attention. Readers are told to call (785) 832-7154 or email news at jworld.com with concerns about possible errors.
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Journal-World
Jworld.com
Mike Shields
News
Ljworld.com
Lawrence City Commission Agenda Highlights
At 6 35 p m Tuesday at City Hall 6 E Sixth St Lawrence commissioners will consider a financial request from a nonprofit agency. Sunflower Broadband Channel 25 will televise the meeting.
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City Hall
E. Sixth St
Sunflower
Lawrence Commission considers 13000 aid to housing charity
The Lawrence City Commission will review a request to grant $13,000 to Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. The proposal seeks funding to support housing counseling services and related operations in the community.
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Lawrence City Commission
Housing and Credit Counseling Inc
LRM Industries Inc
13Th
Oregon Street
12Th St
E. 13Th St
Housing Trust Fund Board
Housing Trust Fund
Nonprofit Aids 800 Renters in 2001 Mediation Efforts
The agency provided free help to over 800 renters in 2001, mediating with landlords and educating renters on their rights and how to enforce them. Officials say continued funds are needed to maintain operations through the year.
Lawrence approves conferences and City actions agenda
Proclaims April 25 27 as Annual Altrusa District Eight Conference and April 27 as Lawrence Municipal Airport Open House. Declares Tree City USA Week April 22 and Arbor Day April 26 plus May as Bicycle Safety Month and Bike to Work Week. Consent agenda covers minutes approvals, claims, alcohol licenses for Set Em Up Jacks Paradise Chipotle Ixtapa, mayoral appointments, and various boards. Bid openings May 14 for Neighborhood Resources projects. surplus property auctions May 4. land use rezonings. multiple ordinance readings. construction plans. and mayoral authority for road maintenance and mortgage releases. Initiatives include housing funds, five year DOT plan, and airport T Hangar updates. Commissioner items include parking garage signage suggestions.
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Altrusa
Lawrence Municipal Airport
Tree City USA
Lawrence City Commission
Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission
Sister Cities Advisory Board
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
E. 23rd’St
Paradise Inc
Mass
Chipotle Mexican Grille
Ixtapa
Lawrence
W. 23Rd St
Local contact and editorial staff listing for Lawrence Journal-World
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Earth Day origins and first observance in 1970
Earth Day began as a student driven environmental movement culminating in an international observance on April 22, 1970 in North America and Western Europe. Some claim the vernal equinox as the true Earth Day, while San Francisco marked March 2 in 1970.
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North America
Europe
San Francisco
Wilderness.org
Earthsite
On the Street: Earth Conservation Habits Questioned at Library
Lawrence area students from West Junior High and Hillcrest School share views on conserving the earth. Responses emphasize recycling cans and milk cartons, water conservation, and the need to reuse. KU freshman Christina Walsh notes the importance of recycling.
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Michael Boster
Hillcrest School
Lawrence
Christina Walsh
Overland Park
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