Pipefitter’s recovery after heavy equipment accident inspires family
Dennis Wingert, a pipefitter, was crushed when a 7,700 pound air conditioning unit fell on him on December 27. Less than seven weeks later he is out of hospital and healing at home, with a positive outlook shared by Alyson Wingert and family friend Larry O Connor. The Wingert household laughs together as they support his recovery and discuss resilience and proactive attitudes. Dennis remains focused on healing while celebrating small improvements.
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Overtime Pay Tops 3 Million for Lawrence Officials
Douglas County, the city of Lawrence, and the Lawrence school district recorded more than 3 million dollars in overtime wages last year. The city saw a 32 percent jump to 2.37 million dollars, with a Lawrence police detective earning about 40 thousand dollars above base salary. Fire and law enforcement overtime drove much of the rise, while school and county overtime aligned with prior years.
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City and school overtime costs in 2012 report
City of Lawrence estimated overtime at 2.37 million with Douglas County at 752000 and Lawrence Public Schools at 195000 for the 2011-12 year. City manager David Corliss notes efforts to keep overtime down. See OVERTIME page 4A.
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Postal Service Delivers Today to Clear Backlog
The U S Postal Service will make Sunday deliveries in the Kansas City area including Lawrence and Leavenworth to reduce a backlog from Thursday's storm as 10 to 12 inches of snow threaten further disruption. Customers are asked to clear snow from walkways steps porches and around mail boxes to keep carriers safe.
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