Occupy Lawrence and downtown growth news mix
National Occupy Lawrence camp in South Park ended after city night closures. Downtown Lawrence saw major development with the 901 Building at Ninth and New Hampshire, a six story hotel plan, a $2 million Treanor Architects project, a $9 million affordable housing proposal near Eighth and Delaware, and a riverfront boardwalk concept.
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Family fights gate fees and delays after accident in Mexico
Taeler describes how emergency doors would not open until payment was made, delaying Jerod’s care. Doctors in Cancun diagnosed severe spinal injuries, prompting a six hour surgery. Jerod, paralyzed from the chest down, was moved to Denver’s Craig Hospital for intensive rehab and ongoing therapy as his family, including Free State High School graduate Taeler, hopes for some recovery.
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Lawrence Meals on Wheels honors volunteer Vance for 2010 award
Kim Culliss notes Vance’s willingness to help despite a full time job and family. Culliss nominates him for United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center’s Wallace Galluzzi Outstanding Volunteer Award as Meals on Wheels relies on drivers delivering over 100 meals daily and offering social connection to homebound clients with special diets.
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Helping Hands meals on wheels seeks volunteers in winter
Kansas University students are away in winter and storms hinder elderly drivers. Meals on Wheels lists contact numbers to learn how to help, including delivering meals and checking on homebound clients. Volunteers report meaningful, human connections and community belonging through the program. Micki Chestnut at United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center can be reached at 865-5030.
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World story poll asks 2011 most important event
Readers vote on 2011 highlights with options including Osama bin Laden’s death, the Japan quake and tsunami, the Arab Spring, and the European debt crisis. Users directed to LJWorld.com to cast votes.
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