Winter shelter use at record pace in Lawrence
The Lawrence Salvation Army winter shelter, opened Oct. 15 in the gym at 946 N.H., averages 23 to 24 overnight guests per night, about 60 percent above last year. Shelter supervisor Jim McDonald cites economy and low wages as pressures as donations bring new comforts such as a 52-inch big screen TV.
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County prepares for first 911 grid system rollout
Douglas County moves toward an enhanced 911 system slated to go online in coming weeks. Ted McFarlane says the project, in two phases, will map addresses to a rural grid and auto match caller numbers to addresses. About 4,000 residents will receive information packets by December 15.
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Prison population down for 4th month in Kansas
In November the Kansas prison population decreased for the fourth straight month, easing crowding concerns. Total held was 6,048 across state prisons, work release centers, county jails, and Larned State Hospital, down 78 from October. Capacity stands at 6,621. current use 91.3 percent.
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Cargill Foundation Offers $1000 Rural America Scholarships
The Cargill Foundation will sponsor 250 ten hundred dollar scholarships for U S high school seniors from farming families. Open to graduates of spring who plan full time study next fall at two or four year colleges or vocational schools. Deadline February 15.
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