School board debates consolidation plan and open lunch proposal
The board approved a plan to install air conditioning in all buildings and fix poor heating units in schools under consideration for closure using capital outlay funds. Cordley is the only school previously funded by a bond issue. others lack new libraries and current facilities. Discussions continue on open lunch and student movement between campuses as West Junior High runs near capacity while enrollment is expected to hold or grow slightly.
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Call Sound Off Line for Journal-World readers
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Burglaries and Health Emergencies Top Lawrence Reports
Law rence police logged a theft of an AST computer a Sharp VHS video camera and other items totaling 5573 27 from a Kensington residence between 2 pm and 10 pm on December 14. Firefighters responded to smoke reports on West 24th and Haskell with steam found, ambulance and on the record details show multiple medical emergencies auto accidents and births in Lawrence and nearby Eudora with several transported to LMH.
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Lawrence Datebook highlights week schedule and events
Today's Lawrence datebook lists Bromersick Christmas party for Scout and 4-H members at Lied Center from 2 to 3 PM. Kansas hosts NC State at Allen Fieldhouse at 7:05 PM. Winter school recess cancels classes. resume Jan 2. Wakarusa Township meeting at 5:30 PM with warrants. general session at 6:30 PM. Also notes canceled City Commission meeting and upcoming games and a financial aid seminar at Lawrence High.
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Man Exposes Self in Subfreezing Kansas City Night
In subfreezing weather an unidentified man exposed himself to two 19 year old Kansas University students near the Sigma Nu Place sorority area around 7 30 p m Wednesday. He was tall and thin about 30 wearing a dark sweatshirt and naked from waist down near bushes. The women drove away and the man departed. Police say exposure crimes rise in cold weather despite the temperature.
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Area briefs: Kansas unit picked for presidential parade
Company B of the United States Dragoons is named Kansas representative for the 1997 Presidential Inaugural Parade joining bands horse units and performing groups. The event begins about 2 p.m. January 20 after the swearing in. Frontier Army Museum in Leavenworth sponsors the trip. Separately Marion Boosters 4-H Club members will chop wood near Baldwin to aid elderly residents and raise funds if leftovers remain.
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