Lawrence Datebook: Douglas County and city meetings listed
Lawrence Datebook lists a full slate of meetings and events including the Douglas County Commission at the county courthouse 1100 Mass and the Lawrence school board at 110 McDonald Drive. Storytimes at Lawrence Public Library 707 Vt with contact 843-3833, and a presentation on health care access by Nikki Rhea at 2001 Haskell Ave. Other items include Big Brothers Big Sisters at 211 Eighth St, the Douglas County Housing Authority annual meeting at Edgewood Homes, an infant toddler play group, City Commission at City Hall, the Annual Women’s Recognition Program at Kansas Union, and the Wakarusa Township board meeting at 300 W 31st St. Submissions via Datebook 1832-7254 or datebook@world.com.
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Lawrence Public Library
Nikki Rhea
Independence Inc
Haskell Ave
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
Eighth St
Douglas County Housing Authority
Board of Commissioners
Edgewood Homes
Infant-Toddler Coordinating Council
27Th SL
Lawrence
City Hall
Sixth and
Massachusetts Streets
Kansas University
Kansas Union
Kansas
Wakarusa Township Board
31St St
Lawrence fire calls and marriages recorded in on the record data
Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical reported multiple calls including building fires and medical emergencies across Topeka and Eudora areas with numerous addresses. Marriage licenses issued list pairs from Topeka and Lawrence with ages ranging from 21 to 62 for grooms and brides.
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Lawrence Douglas County
Dan Albert Kelly
Topeka
Beth Susan Grecian Irwin
Scott Harris
Eudora
Jennifer Ayler
Anthony Lonard
BeSoto
Kerrie Young
Lawrence
Randy Lee Russell
Jeannie Susan Hamlin
Casey McLeanon
Michelle Moore
Roger Landis
Tracy Peda
Christopher Myles Carr
Mary Ann Mesnier Kohl
Ricky Dean Farrier
Leann Martie Tate
John Seetin
Helen Seetin
Arthur Wolford
Barbara Tucker
Christopher A. Coovert
Karen Dawn Hammerschmidt
Births at Lawrence area hospitals reported this week
Luke and Jessica Ludlum of Lawrence welcomed a daughter on Friday. Arline Franklin and Robert Heslop of Lawrence welcomed a daughter on Friday. Holly Simpson and Mike Aikman of Lawrence welcomed a son on Saturday. Jeffrey and Sara White of Baldwin welcomed a son on Saturday.
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Luke
Jessica Ludlum
Lawrence
Arline Franklin
Robert Heslop
Holly Simpson
Mike Aikman
Jeffrey
Sara White
Baldwin
Lawrence Sch ey Agenda Highlights For Monday Meeting
Lawrence School board agenda highlights a 7 p.m. Monday session at 110 McDonald Drive. Junior high class schedules are up for approval.
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Lawrence Sch Ey
McDonald Drive
School board considers new block schedules for four junior highs
The board will vote on revised block schedules for West Central South and Southwest junior high schools after failed negotiations. Each campus developed its own version to fit seventh to ninth graders and staff needs, with implementation planned for 2002 2003.
District to honor students and approve multiple school contracts
Brenna Daldarph and Margaret Holdeman of Central Junior High receive recognition for national youth forum and counselor of the year honors. Supt. Randy Westin and the board comment as Hillcrest principal Bob Arevalo reports on accreditation. The board weighs new class schedules, handbooks, travel, absences, searches, and several vendor contracts including microscopes, textbooks, inventory software, health insurance, copy machines, carpet, riding mowers, and stadium use for Lawrence High and Free State High.
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Brenna Daldarph
Central
RespecTeen National Youth Forum
Washington, D.C
Carol Sonders
Susan Jordan
Margaret Holdeman
Central Junior High
Kansas School Counselors Assn
Supt
Randy Wesetan
Bob Arevalo
Hillcrest School
Nebraska Scientific
Omaha
Neb
Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Orlando
Fla
EduTrax
Addison
Tex
Topeka
Country Carpet
Schewegler
East Heights
Wakarusa Valley
Woodlawn
Grandview
West and Central Principals Endorse Block Scheduling Plan
West Principal Mick Lowe and Central Principal Ted Juneau say fewer longer class periods under block scheduling will improve learning. The proposal aims to cut student stress by reducing daily class changes from eight to about five, with block classes lasting up to 90 minutes. South West plans a slightly different blocking system.
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West
Mick Lowe
Central
Ted Juneau
South
Southwest
Water Basin Advisory Committee seeks applicants in Kansas
Kansas residents may apply to serve on Basin Advisory Committees. Six terms expire June 30 in each basin and applications are due by Friday. Committees advise the Kansas Water Authority and Kansas Water Office. members serve four years and must reside in their basin. For details contact Kansas Water Office Topeka.
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Kansas Water Authority
Kansas Water Office
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Local contact and newsroom directory listing
A dense contact sheet lists city editors reporters editors and managers with phone numbers and emails for the Journal World including News Sports Features Editorial Advertising Circulation and online staff. It notes hours for delivery and redelivery guarantees and end with circulation contact Joe Lewis.
Heinz 57 Varieties Meaning Clarified
The Heinz slogan 57 varieties was coined by founder Henry Heinz in the late 1800s. The claim does not reflect an exact catalog, as Heinz was then known for pickles and ketchup and later marketed many products.
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Heinz
Ken Banta
H.J. Heinz Co
Heinz.com
Henry James Heinz
Executions on TV Debate Split Among Respondents
Levi Chronister reports reactions from Teija Cheung and Teja Cheung students and others in Kansas and Texas. Respondents oppose televised executions citing violence and moral concerns, while one mentions markets but would not watch.
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Douglas County Commission
Mass
Lawrence School Board
Datebook
P.O
Jworld.com
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Carrington Lane
Barker Ave
Jayhawk Blvd
Harper St
Maine St
Eighth Street
Vermont Street
Inverness Drive
Melrose Lane
Maine Street
Orchard Lane
Clinton Parkway
Harper Street
Walnut Street
Iowa Street
Sunset Drive
Cedarwood Avenue
Alabama Street
Riverfront Plaza
Steven Drive
Mississippi Street
Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Jayhawks
Aaron Lindberg
Journal-World Photo
Taylor Shoemaker
Budgra
Nick Bradford
Kenny Gregory
Taylor
Allen Fieldhouse
Ee Business
Kwo.org
Justin A. Mills
Lansing
Mills
Kyle Browning
Overland Park
Browning
Delta Force
Voice Coalition
Jessica Bankston
San Angelo
Hunter Harris
N.H
Call City
Mike Shields
News
Liworld.com
Richard Brack
Ann Gardner
Chuck Woodling
Jan Biles
Ijworld.com
John Taylor
Jon Niccum
Mniccum
Bernie Re
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Wwwljworld.com
al Bonner
Maria Preston
Mpreston
Joe Lewis
Jworld
Cam
By Levi
Chronister
Teija Cheung
CJHS
Marc Mondi
KSU
Manhattan
Shane McAdams
Austin
Scott Dycus
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