Lawrence Datebook highlights many local meetings and events
Lawrence Datebook lists a morning immunization and flu shot clinic at 200 Maine, Storytimes for 2 and 3 year olds at the Lawrence Public Library, Bookworms Unite for ages 8 to 12, an informational meeting for Big Brothers Big Sisters at 211 E Eighth, and playgroups by the Infant-Toddler Coordinating Council. Evening items include a City Commission meeting at City Hall, and township board meetings for Wakarusa and Kanwaka.
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Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
Lawrence Public Library
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
Eighth St
Infant-Toddler Coordinating Council
27Th St
Lawrence
Wakarusa
31St St
Kanwaka Township
U.S. Highway 40
Diamond ring stolen in burglary on George Court
A Lawrence woman reported a burglary on the 1200 block of George Court where a 18-karat yellow gold diamond ring valued at 5200 and a $50 cell phone were stolen between Jan 20 at 10 pm and Feb 4 at 11 am. The Journal:World notes it reports burglaries only when losses reach 1000 or more.
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George Court
Lawrence
Births Mike and Jenny Bewley Lawrence A Boy Sunday
A baby boy was born to Mike and Jenny Bewley of Lawrence on Sunday. The newborn adds a new member to the Bewley family, with relatives noting the joyful occasion.
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Mike
Jenny Bewley
Lawrence
City Commission to hold hearing on public improvements
The Lawrence City Commission will hold a public hearing tonight on proposed special assessments for completed public improvements including road work on George Williams Way north and south of West 15th Street and sanitary sewer upgrades near Westwood by 15th Street and Engel Road. A Monday Journal-World error mischaracterized the hearing’s purpose.
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Lawrence City Commission
George Williams Way
West 15Th Street
Westwood
15Th Street
Engel Road
Journal-World
Graduation party offers prizes to Lawrence graduates
Lawrence seniors from Free State High, Lawrence High, and Lawrence Alternative High School will attend Project Graduation 2002 a free five hour event at The Granada from 9 p m May 26 to 4 a m May 27 with cash and hot prizes including a used automobile donated by Laird Noller Ford. Survival of the event rests on presence to win and students will receive food and drinks throughout the night while prizes are distributed by random draw.
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Lawrence
Free State High School
Lawrence High School
Lawrence Alternative High School
Granada
Mass
Brenda Schreiner
Nan Axcell
Laird Noller Ford
Axcell
Free State
LHS
Kansas University
Memorial Stadium
Kansas German studies center marks decade in Sudler House
A reception Wednesday will honor ten years at the Max Kade Center for German American Studies now housed in Sudler House near Memorial Stadium. The center moved there April 30, 1992 and serves as library research teaching facility and visiting professor apartment. The 3:30 to 5 p.m. event at the center marks the milestone. Jayhawk Area on Aging seeks proposals for seniors services in Douglas Jefferson and Shawnee counties with Title III D and E grants for programs including information counseling respite care and caregiver support. Proposals due March 14. training Feb 19 at 1720 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka. Contact Marsha Ridinger at (785) 235-1367.
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Kansas University
Max Kade
Sudler
Memorial Stadium
Jayhawk Area On Aging Inc
Douglas
Jefferson
Shawnee
JAAA
Topeka Blvd
Topeka
Marsha Ridinger
Clean Sweep Entry Reported at Local Store
Police report details a store break in described as a clean sweep. Damage is listed at 2000 dollars with authorities investigating the incident and reviewing security footage.
Three Suspects Arrested In Lawrence Drug Case
Lawrence police found a stash of money marijuana and crack cocaine during a search of an apartment in the 1600 block of Haskell Avenue. A 24 year old man a 30 year old woman and a 19 year old Kansas City man are in Douglas County Jail on 4500 bond each. Charges pending. A transient man found last week near Ninth and Tennessee was not a crime victim after detectives interviewed him. He remained in hospital for assessment but authorities said injuries were not crime related.
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Lawrence
Haskell Avenue
Mike Pattrick
Kansas City, Mo
Douglas County
Ninth
Tennessee Streets
Kansas University Medical Center
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Med Center
Contact Us Local News and Classifieds Directory
City newsroom contact details list editors by role with phone numbers and emails. Includes hours and ad placement guidance and redelivery guarantee. Local staff names: Mike Shields Cody Howard Ann Gardner Richard Brack Chuck Woodling John Taylor Jan Biles Dave Toplikar Mark Fagan Jon Niccum and Joe Lewis.
Generator sizing for home appliances in advice guide
Neil McCullough of Fleetwood Mower and Rental says a 3000 watt generator can run a 20 cubic foot freezer a refrigerator two 75 watt lights and a TV but advises buying more than the minimum capacity as many people use more electricity than expected. The guidance emphasizes planning for higher demand and provides practical sizing tips for residential backup power.
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Neil McCullough
Fleetwood Mower and Rental
Sixth St
Call Sound Off Line For Questions
Readers are invited to call the Sound Off line at 832 7297 to leave a question. A recording prompts callers to submit their query and share thoughts on current topics.
Amelie and Royal Tenenbaums Dominate Local Picks
Lawrence residents and students name Amelie as a top Best Picture candidate and praise The Royal Tenenbaums. Quotes reflect a light hearted view of Amelie and admiration for Audrey Tautou Wes Anderson. Others mention Kiss of the Dragon and Jet Li in passing.
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Ben Garner
Lawrence
Jet Linlot
Nathan Burrow
Amelie
The
Royal Tenenbaums
Audrey Tautou
Wes Anderson
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Law Enforcement
Lawrence Douglas County
Overland Drive
Melholland Road
Vermont Street
Clinton Parkway
Massachusetts Street
West Ninth Street
Maine Street
West 31St Street
Tennessee Street
Inverness Drive
Walnut Street
Eudora
Louisiana Street
Melrose Lane
East 15Th Street
Lawrence Humane Society
Journal:World
Carpenter
Ljwarid
Timm Carpenter
Ana
KU German Center
Sudler House
Area Agency On Aging
Wakarusa Valley
Blue Valley North High School
Benjamin Harris
Roy Wedge
Seth Dirks-Ham
Brendan Jackson
Douglas Rawlings
Jock
Jock's Nitch Sporting Goods
Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
23Rd Street
Mike Shields
News
Ljworld.com
Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflower.com
Ann Gardner
World.com
Richard Brack
Chuck Woodling
John Taylor
Jan Biles
al Bonner
Iworld.com
Jon Niccum
Niccum
Dave Toplikar
Mark Fagan
Mfagan
Joe Lewis
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Liz Stuewe
Amélie
Christina Walsh
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