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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1999
Page
6
Parks director Fred DeVictor says erosion made the foot bridge unsafe and too narrow. A new concrete recreation path eliminates the need for replacement, and there are no plans to build a new bridge.
Readers are invited to leave questions by calling 832-7297 and listening to a brief recording guiding them to leave their inquiry. The prompt explains the process and encourages participation in the Sound Off feature.
Scotch Fabric Care along with the Salvation Army collected and distributed more than 4,600 coats in its 13th annual Share the Warmth program this year, helping families stay warm through the season.
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy awarded Kansas University's physical therapy program the maximum eight year accreditation with commendations shared by only three of 237 programs. KU's program in the School of Allied Health educates 88 in the professional master’s track and two in the post professional track. Marty Jane Stewart of Overland Park added 305000 in securities to KU Endowment for the Mary Jane Stewart Gift Annuity, creating lifetime income for her cousin starting 2009. after the cousin’s death, assets support unrestricted academic programs. Her earlier gift established funds in memory of her late husband George E. Stewart, KU 1934 alumnus.
Volunteers are still needed for time slots assisting the Douglas County American Red Cross gift wrap. The chapter will wrap gifts at Borders Bookstore from noon to 7 p.m. December 11 through December 23 and noon to 5 p.m. December 24. Volunteers from local businesses schools churches and organizations will assist. no fees are charged but donations are requested. Call 843-3550 for information.
The Franklin County Historical Society will run monthly family nights at the Old Depot Museum in Ottawa starting next month. One Saturday evening each month the museum will be open to families with music refreshments and activities tied to traveling exhibits and featuring interactive demonstrations of Jost arts.
Health screenings for people 60 and older at Balock Place 1700 Mass. Noon to 1 p.m. University Forum speaker Charles Eldredge discusses Terra Cognita photographing New Zealand at 1204 Oread noon. 2 p.m. Know Your Antiques Angela Conrad presenting Vintage Santas at Watkins Museum 1047 Mass. 2:45 to 3:30 Explore a Story Lawrence Public Library. 6:35 Douglas County Commission at county courthouse. 7 p.m. Building liaison with James Hilliard at Central Junior High. Bookmobile routes 9–11:30 a.m. Branden Woods and Presbyterian Manor 10:30–11:30 a.m. Drury Place 1–2 p.m. Community Transition Open House 331 and 333 Calif. 7 p.m. Active Server Pages User Group Northeast Kansas LaGarde Inc. 5040 W 15th St. 7:30 p.m. NAACP meeting Watkins basement. Friday immunization clinic 9:30–10:30 a.m. Eudora City Hall 4E Seventh with fee. Storytime 10:30 a.m. Lawrence Public Library 707 West. Registration required for toddlers. Submit Datebook items to 832-7148 or datebook@ljworld.com.
The final defendant in a two year old Lawrence robbery waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday. Anthony L. Hunter faces aggravated robbery kidnapping aggravated assault and auto burglary for the Aug 1 1997 incident in the Lindenwood Lane home. Co defendants Cedric Baker and Leonard Baker have already been sentenced or serving probation. Prosecutors dropped charges against a third arrestee. Hunter remains jailed on 36500 bond.
Police logged a 27 year old Lawrence man arrested for aggravated battery. A 1991 Chevrolet Blazer sustained $1,000 damage from a broken window and paint. Vehicle offenses, injuries, and multiple emergency calls fill a dense dispatch record from Douglas and Leavenworth counties.
Mr and Mrs Kevin Potter of Lawrence announce a baby boy born Tuesday. Xiaozhen Chen and Ben Cai of Lawrence announce a baby girl born Tuesday.
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