Lawrence Datebook: Free concert and festival events listed
Amanda Shaw frees outdoor concert at 7 p.m. Lied Center. Family Arts Festival precedes it at 6 p.m. and a 5:30 p.m. pizza party info fair. Busker Festival runs 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. downtown. Boston's Final Burning at 8 p.m. Lawrence Arts Center. KU Hawk Week Star Trek at 9 p.m. on Daisy Hill. Quantrill’s Raid Graveyard Walk 8 p.m. for ages 14+. Bark for Life 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eudora Bluejacket Park fundraiser. Multiple Family Storytimes and Busker events noon to 7 p.m. at various spots. Fiddling Championships noon to 6 p.m. at South Park. Full schedule at kansasfiddlingandpicking.org. Wellness Clinic 9 to 10 a.m. at Lawrence Senior Center. Submissions to Datebook and Meetings calendar welcome via mail or email. Online listings at LJWorld.com events.
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Motorcycle theft and meth arrest report in Franklin County
A 27-year-old Lawrence man reported Wednesday the theft of a Yamaha Virago valued at about $3,000 from the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Street. Franklin County dispatch Thursday said two people were arrested in Wellsville after a traffic stop. a vehicle occupant had an outstanding warrant. Police seized items tied to meth manufacturing. Both arrestees are at the Franklin County Adult Detention Center.
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Lawrence, Melba and Ottawa Families Welcome a Girl
Patrick and Samantha O'Hare of Lawrence welcome a girl born Thursday. Jason and Shannon Andrews of Melba and Brian Remstedt of Ottawa welcome a girl born Thursday. Charnele Johnson and Daryl Hayes Jr. of Lawrence welcome a girl born Thursday.
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KU choirs and orchestra set for 3 p.m. Nov 22 oratorio
The Kansas University choirs and KU Symphony Orchestra are slated to perform an oratorio concert at 3 p.m. on November 22. The date had been misstated in Thursday’s Journal World.
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Runaway teen sighting as Las Vegas police seek Jessica Abeita Daniels
Lawrence police report a woman matching the description of 17-year-old Jesse Abeita Daniels, a high risk runaway last seen in Las Vegas on Jan 14, spotted Friday near I 70 in Lawrence with a small brown and white dog. Las Vegas Police ask to call missing persons at 702 828 3111 or 702 828 2907. Detectives identified a 45-year-old man who allegedly tried to grab a Lawrence girl off her bike near the Kansas River levee on Aug 4. he was contacted Aug 15 but not arrested, and a report will be sent to the Douglas County DA. The Journal World notes suspects in sex crimes are not named unless convicted.
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Pat Roberts Sick With Pneumonia Forces Schedule Cut
Kansas Senator Pat Roberts, 73, is battling pneumonia and will scale back travel for several days. He was set to visit Treece, Kansas, to view pollution from a century of mining. U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins pursues a $3.5 million federal buyout for remaining Treece homes.
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Governor leads swine flu summit in Topeka on Monday
Governor Mark Parkinson and health officials announce a 1 to 5 p.m. summit at the Manor Conference Center in Topeka to address the global swine flu pandemic. The invitation-only event will be broadcast to six state locations including Garden City Hays Kansas City Salina and Wichita with speakers from KDHE Maj. Gen. Bunting and Education Commissioner Posny.
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Kansas budget cuts loom as deficit debated
Kansas budget director Duane Goossen urged agencies to propose about 250 million dollars in additional future spending cuts while noting some lawmakers are overly pessimistic about finances. He cited a 5 percent drop in 2011 revenue and contrasted governor Parkinson's aim to avoid cuts with GOP plans for deeper reductions. Senate chair Emler and House leaders warned of the shortfall and scheduled summer hearings as officials project mixed growth and past recession-driven declines.
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