Datebook highlights busy Lawrence events and meetings
Datebook lists health screenings and flu shots at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department and clinics, library storytimes, an arts and crafts bazaar, Big Brothers/Big Sisters meeting, city commission sessions, Festival of Trees viewings and auctions, a long-range planning joint meeting, and lectures at KU and Watkins Museum. Also notes canceled Douglas County Commission, various club gatherings, and contact details for submissions.
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Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Lecompton
Elmore St
Maine
Liberty Hall
Mass
Lawrence Public Library
Kansas Union
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
E. Eighth St
Lawrence
City Hall
Sixth and
Massachusetts Streets
Republican Central Committee
Sandy Praeger
R-Lawrence
Fairgrounds
Harper St
Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission
Douglas County Commission
Lawrence City Commission
Lawrence School Board
Sixth
Massachusetts
Babcock Place
China
Tibet
University Forum
Graham Kreider
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
Oread Ave
Kaw Valley
Older Women's League
Santos
Watkins Community Museum of History
Pancho Villa
Kathy Sloan
KU Museum of Anthropology
River City Lions Club
Perkins Restaurant
W. 23Rd St
On the Record Law Enforcement and Fire Reports
Lawrence Douglas County Fire & Medical responded to a grass fire at 1540 Sunflower Road at 8 01 p m and a smoke detector activation at 639 Miss Sunday. A false alarm occurred at 10 26 a m on Indian Avenue. Lawrence Humane Society reports a male border collie mix three years old brought to shelter. Susan and Alan Anderson, Lawrence, welcomed a boy on Sunday. The Journal World notes it does not print all police reports and limits names in certain cases.
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Sunflower Road
Indian Ave
Lawrence Humane Society
Journal-World
Journal-World notes policy on correcting significant errors
The Journal-World states it corrects all significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to call or email with concerns. Contact number is provided as 785 832 7154 and email news jworld com. The note underscores the newspaper's commitment to accuracy and reader engagement.
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Datebook
P.O
Lawrence
Ljworld.com
Journal-World
Jworld.com
Call City
Mike Shields
Richard Brack
Ljworld
John Taylor
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Gardner
Chuck Woodling
Mindie Paget
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
L Jworld
Chad Lawhorn
Clawhorn
Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
Journal World Contacts and Subscriptions Information
City edition contact sheet lists numbers for subscription service and delivery guarantees. It also provides newsroom and staff contacts for local and outside Lawrence reports and editorial offices. Readers may reach editors, departments, and advertising via listed phone numbers and emails.
County to trim budget amid state funds loss
Douglas County officials move to recommend budget cuts over the next four to eight weeks as $1.8 million in state revenue sharing disappears. County administrator Craig Weinang will explore options including service cuts, use of reserves, and possible tax boosts to balance 2003. Commissioners warn of deep program reductions and possible layoffs while lamenting limited state leverage.
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Douglas County
Craig Weinang
Department of Zoning and Codes
Weinang
Charles Jones
Bill Graves
Lawrence Public Schools Holiday Break Dates
Lawrence public schools will close for the holidays after Dec 20, with a winter recess lasting until Jan 6. The district serves about 10 000 students who will have more than two weeks off to relax and ring in the new year.
Call Sound Off Line for Viewer Questions
Call Sound Off at 832 7297 to hear the prompt and leave your question after the recording. The message instructs listeners to call the number, wait for the prompt, and submit their inquiry.
On the Street on the Street by Abby Mills
Abby Mills presents a city life column exploring everyday scenes and observations from urban sidewalks. The piece surveys ordinary moments, noting local characters, shops, and street habits in a breezy, reflective tone.
Massachusetts asks if discrimination and violence against homosexuals are problems in Kansas
A query asks whether discrimination and violence toward homosexuals are issues in Kansas, seeking a public guidance or reaction from Massachusetts readers on this topic. The item notes the nationwide concern over LGBTQ+ rights and local attitudes without presenting specific events or data.
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Massachusetts
Kansas
Lawrence residents weigh tolerance amid Fred Phelps figure
Larissa Ross, KU senior, and Ramon Juma, a Lawrence cook, discuss reactions to Fred Phelps presence at events. They note fewer reports locally, more elsewhere, and differing tolerance levels in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larissa Ross
Kansas University
Fred Phelps
Ramon Juma
Cook
Lawrence
Burglary probe at Regents Court targets two suspects
Lawrence police seek two suspects over eight apartment break ins at Regents Court Apartments between Wednesday night and Friday morning. Entries were by removing window screens and breaking locks. many residents are KU students home for Thanksgiving. Police also report a pit bull fight incident on Delaware Street and marijuana found in a separate home. City commissioners may join a lawsuit over state budget cuts as KU scholars receive foundation scholarships totaling 54000 for 2002-03.
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Lawrence
Regents Court Apartments
Mass
Kansas University
East Lawrence
Delaware Street
Lawrence Humane Society
District Attorney's Office
League of Kansas Municipalities
Kansas Association of Counties
Bill Graves
City Hall
Sixth
Massachusetts
Forum on Asian Politics at KU Center for East Asian Studies
The forum titled American-Style Politics in Japan and Korea will be held Thursday at 1204 Dread Ave. Diana Carlin dean of international programs at Kansas University will speak at 4 p.m. Sponsored by KU's Center for East Asian Studies. Call 864-3849 for details.
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KU Ceramic Club
Art and Design Gallery
Central United Methodist Church
Mass
Liberty Hall
Alderson
Kansas Union
Japan
Korea
Diana Carlin
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
Oread Ave
Lawrence
Lawrence Public Library
Vietnam Veterans of America
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Main St
Ottawa
Historic Resources Commission
City Hall
Sixth and
Massachusetts Streets
Kansas University
Kansas
Kansas National Education Assn
S.W. 10Th Ave
Topeka
Public Management Center
Duane Goossen
Pat Hurley
Lana Oleen
R-Manhattan
Tim Huelskamp
R-Fowler
Janis Lee
D-Kensington
John Wratil
R-Leawood
Jim McLean
Dread Ave
Center For East Asian Studies
Call
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Lawrence Douglas County
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Ijworld
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Mark Fagan
Lawrence Public Schools
By Abby Mills
Adam Ross
Tom Nique
Carrara
Logan
Northwest Kansas
Dane G. Hansen
Spencer Research Library
Online Computer Library Center Board of
William Crowe
Crowe
Ohio State University
University of Indiana
Boston Public Library
Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
Chuck Wilson
Jerod Bower
Fort Scott
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
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