Remembering Clarence Anderson and the price of progress
Local historian notes progress changed 200 acres in western Douglas County now part of Rock Creek arm of Clinton Lake. Clarence Anderson once plowed and cultivated the land and a 96 year old man recalls his clean cornfield as trees have replaced the field. He sees the field from the road and laments the loss of trees.
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Clarence Anderson
Douglas County
Rock Creek
Clinton Lake
Clarence
Lawhorns Reflect on Clinton Lake Progress and Loss
In 1968, residents recall selling land for Clinton Lake as federal engineers held meetings in town halls and farmhouses. Martha Parker remembers her parents being among the first to sell their 80 acres as progress reshaped the area now forming the lake.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Clinton Lake
Martha Parker
Waka rusa River Valley Heritage Museum unveils new 78000 expansion
The Waka rusa River Valley Heritage Museum will dedicate a 1300 square foot addition funded largely by a Douglas County heritage grant. Dianne Miller of the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom will speak at 2 pm. Exhibits include the Underground Railroad Gun and Gospel and river valley amateur baseball history. A formal dedication is planned for June 14.
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Wakarusa River Valley
River Valley
School advocates energized for 2014 elections
Heather Ousley joined a 60 mile march ending as the Kansas Legislature began its final week of the 2014 regular session. She and supporters aimed to raise public awareness about school finance debates despite opposing the bill that would cut tenure and modify licensing while funding private vouchers. Organizers said the effort energized supporters statewide to stay informed.
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Heather Ousley
Kansas Statehouse
Johnson County
Lawrence
Topeka
Kansas
Ousley
iPad study offers hope for autistic preschoolers
KU researchers test tablets to aid communication and social skills in young children with autism at Educare Preschool. Isabella Estrada and Laine Durler participate as the iPad aided Laine’s request for help and interaction with peers and teachers. The project tracks early signs of improvement in classroom engagement and communication through tablet use and apps.
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Lawrence
Educare
Isabella Estrada
Laine Durler
Sandy Davalos Wainwright
Isabella
Laine
Kansas University
Educare Preschool
Sunnyside Ave
Legislation Near Passes to Open Court Affidavits
A bill to disclose arrest and search warrant affidavits to the public is close to approval. The measure would require court records to be accessible, increasing transparency in criminal justice. Supporters say openness boosts accountability while opponents warn of privacy concerns.
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