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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 2009
Page
8
Kansas officials met to map how the federal 819 billion stimulus could bring in up to 1.4 billion across programs. Some funds depend on population or need, while others carry requirements such as renewable energy use and efficiency mandates.
Lawrence Virtual School Principal Gary Lewis recommends cutting the high school program due to financial hardships and slow enrollment. Parents of secondary students have been notified that the program will end after this school year. The recommendation will be presented to the school board at a future meeting.
A study reported in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine finds about one third of U.S. children take vitamins, mostly healthy kids who may not benefit. Those who could gain most—unwell or poorly nourished children—are least likely to take supplements, with guidelines detailing vitamin D and iron needs and the caution to consult doctors before use.
Lawrence City Manager David Corliss outlines 1.1 million in proposed 2009 budget cuts affecting community staples. Proposed closures include Prairie Park Nature Center and South Park Wading Pool, with funding reductions to social services and elimination of school crossing guards City Band concerts and helmet giveaways for children. Corliss stresses the cuts are real as the city faces Gov Sebelius state budget changes and possible liquor tax relief.
The city budget proposals will be on the agenda for tonight's City Commission meeting. The session starts at 6 35 p m at City Hall located at 6 E Sixth St.
Google launches Earth 5.0 at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Al Gore and others praise its educational potential for climate change and ocean science. The update adds underwater terrain imagery and Historical Imagery showing regional changes over time. Brian McClendon credited with developing Earth and Street View.
Complete coverage from tonight’s City Commission meeting arrives Wednesday. Officials discuss budget priorities, zoning, and public safety, with notes on votes and anticipated impacts for residents.
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