Eye on the dollar and local civic questions arise
Questions span the meaning of the eye on the back of the one dollar bill and local courthouses drop box. Kansas officials discuss Target store plans opening in October with a full line grocery and other services. No Kansas congressional or Douglas County legislators have public Internet email yet. Kansas Legislature offers internal Internet access but no personal accounts. Readers are invited to call the Sound Off line with questions.
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Forums to present local candidates in Lawrence
Forums offer residents a chance to meet the 27 people seeking Lawrence public offices. A 2 p.m. Saturday Q and A at the Lawrence Indian Center features four school board candidates. 14 filed. A Feb 22 followup forum at the district service center invites all city commission and school board candidates, shown on Sunflower Cablevision Channel 6, ahead of Feb 28 primaries for the April 6 general election. Also, a What is Science session runs 1–3 p.m. near Wal-Mart with Woodlawn School project displays.
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Douglas County Science Fair deadlines and drives planned
The Douglas County Science Fair week begins March 14 with entry forms due March 1. Forms will be available Saturday 17 in Jayhawk Auditorium at the hospital. Donors can earn a movie pass for two at Lawrence Crown Cinema Theater. Call 1-800-279-5943 for drive details. LMH hosts two blood drives in Lawrence with times listed, and the Mental Health Association updates the Douglas County Resource Directory.
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Habitat Homefest and Native American Arts Event Schedule
Lawrence datesbook listing events for Habitat Homefest at Liberty Hall and a Lakota hoop dancer Kevin Locke performance at Haskell Auditorium. College basketball KU vs Oklahoma at Allen Fieldhouse follows, plus science info center at Wal-Mart and Douglas County Science Fair displays. A school board candidate forum at Lawrence Indian Center and an AIDS benefit concert at Liberty Hall conclude the day.
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Access poll on prison spending and hospital sale stance
The item describes an Access poll asking whether respondents favor increased prison funding to curb crime and a separate query on selling Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Participants were to call 865-5000 and enter category 3500 for yes or 3501 for no. Poll results note voluntary responses and caution that results are not scientifically accurate.
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Telephone calls offer cheaper long distance service
John Wake asks readers how to handle cold calls touting lower prices and better service for long distance plans. He invites opinions on best responses and privacy protections amid persistent solicitations.
Burglaries and Thefts Reported in Lawrence Area
Police logs summarize thefts and assaults including five rings worth 7000 stolen from a residence in the 1600 block of East 23rd after a rear door entry. A 21-year-old Ottawa man said he was robbed in the 700 block of Massachusetts. a 32-year-old Lawrence man faced stalking allegations. sheriff reports note quarry vandalism. Fire calls, medical updates, and births listed.
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