Lawrence Datebook and Local Meetings Schedule
Lawrence newspaper datebook lists events including immunization clinics and flu shots at the Health Department on Maine Street with phone 843-0721, Wakarusa Township board at 300 W 31st St, and various library programs at 707 Vermont and Babcock Place. Public meetings include Lawrence City Commission at City Hall and Douglas County Commission at the county courthouse with times noted through the day.
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Say Ameli
Lawrence-Douglas County
Maine
Wakarusa
31St St
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Lawrence Public Library
Babcock Place
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
Eighth St
Kaw Valley
Older Women's League
Lawrence
Sixth
Massachusetts
Douglas County Commission
County
Mass
Emergency calls and stray dogs in Lawrence area
Fire and EMS responses include brush and building fires, smoke detector activations, and multiple medical emergencies across Lawrence and Eudora, with incidents on 2300 Wakarusa Drive 911 at 1244 a.m. and 643 Mass. Also listed are numerous stray dogs brought to shelter and a note that the Journal World omits routine police reports below reporting thresholds.
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Wakarusa Drive
Hi Mattress
Hilltop Drive
Pine Ridge Place
KU students jailed in sorority theft atop Gamma Phi Beta house
Lawrence police arrested two KU students, ages 22 and 21, after a burglary at Gamma Phi Beta at 1339 West Campus Road. They were found on the sorority roof, with a framed composite valued at $1,000, possibly the sole item taken. Police seek two more suspects tied to similar thefts at other sororities. The case, pending charges, notes victims Delta Gamma and Kappa Delta and ongoing investigation.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Gamma Phi Beta
Gamma Phi
Ginny Hayward
Sorority
Mike Pattrick
Douglas County
1501
Sigma Nu
Denver
Kentucky
Delta Gamma
Emery Road
Kappa Delta
High Drive
Pattrick
Kansas University joins West Africa research group leadership
Kansas University professor Leonardo Villalon was elected president of the West Africa Research Association in November. The association promotes collaboration among American and West African researchers, funds fellowships, and shares research on West Africa. The group is funded mainly by the U.S. Education and State Departments. Flu shots remain available walk in at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department with $12 per dose, free for Medicare Part B enrollees with card. The clinic hours vary by day. Additionally, Cosmosphere in Hutchinson announced 2002 Adult Astronaut Adventure sessions for February and August with simulations, tours, and team challenges. Call or visit for brochures and info.
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Kansas University
West Africa Research Assn
Leonardo Villalon
Association
West Africa
U.S. Department of Education
Department of State
Lawrence-Douglas County
Health Department
Maine St
Hutchinson
Kansas
Health department awarded $60 000 Information grant
The office of Rep Dennis Moore has notified the Lawrence Douglas County Health Department that it received a special $60,000 grant to address information infrastructure needs. Health director Kay Kent said the funding will fund an assessment of staff training needs in using current technologies and data, and start a training program.
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Dennis Moore
Ckan
Lawrence-Douglas County
Traffic study needed for restricted left turn at 23rd and Learnard
City Manager Mike Wildgen says a traffic control request can be sent to the Traffic Safety Commission via the City Traffic Engineer. The commission will research the issue and, if needed, place it on the TSC agenda for discussion and recommendation to the city commission.
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23Rd Street
Learnard Avenue
Mike
Wildgen
Traffic Safety Commission
c/o
TSC
City Commission
Question for Sound Off voicemail line
Readers are invited to call a listed number to leave a question for Sound Off. The notice explains callers will hear a recording prompting them to leave their question.
Budget Outlook Reflected By Lawrence Residents
At the Lawrence Public Library survey, Jeff Unruh teleconferencing operator says spending less to save for debt as his girlfriend takes a year off from school. Mary Kay Frohock Sprint senior manager predicts lower spending due to a weak economy and investments down. Tom Sipe Kansas Hospital Assn. director expects about the same. DAMie Basham KU student plans to pay off credit card bills.
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Jeff Unruh
Lawrence
Mary Kay Frohock
Sprint
Tom Sipe
Kansas Hospital Assn
Damie Basham
Local World Journal contact and staff directory update
Local newsroom contact details list city editor Mike Shields and editors across departments with phone numbers and email addresses. Includes advertising, classifieds, circulation and customer service hours and redelivery guarantee policies.
Birth Announcements for Christina McVay and Erin Creek family
Christina McVay of Lawrence welcomed a girl Wednesday Erin Creek and Quinton Gaultney of McLouth welcomed a girl Wednesday. Larry and Boni Butel of Overbrook welcomed a boy Wednesday.
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Christina McVay
Lawrence
Erin Creek
Quinton Gaultney
McLouth
Larry
Boni Butel
Overbrook
Journal-World Corrects Significant Errors Policy
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors attention. Readers are invited to call 785 832 7154 or email news jworld com to report mistakes. The notice emphasizes accountability and transparency in local reporting.
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Datebook
P.O
Lawrence
Journal-World
News
Jworld.com
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