Lawrence still debates zoo plans and downtown pride
City Manager Mike Wildgen says a zoo is unlikely for Lawrence, noting nearby options in Topeka and Kansas City. Debi Moore explains the 1990 census counts 65,608 residents including 21,846 students. Mayor Nalbandian calls downtown a defining community landmark guiding attention and pride.
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Call Sound Off: Journal-World Access Line Details
Readers are instructed to call the Journal-World Access line at 865 5000 for Sound Off questions. They enter category 7478 and listen to a recording inviting them to leave their question.
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Knife incident at Lawrence High kitchen leaves mark
A 16-year-old Lawrence High School student was confronted by a 19-year-old special education student with a steak knife in the LHS cafeteria during lunch. The older student poked the victim, leaving a red mark, and was expelled by LUIS officials. no charges were sought. Fire crews responded to two calls including a false alarm at Chi Omega and a smoke smell from a hot pan at Babcock Place.
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Local Admissions and Dismissals Noted in Lawrence Area
Kent Ferguson and Jackson Lawrence listed in admissions. Dismissals include Mary Jean Medlock, Angela Renee Chase, Dolores Lemus-Kenney and baby, Gail McNicholas and baby. Births: Larry and Keri Wilson welcome a son in Lawrence on Tuesday.
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Mary Jean Medlock
Lawrence
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Dolores Lemus-Kenney
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Larry and
Keri Wilson
Altrusa Club Scholarship Offers 750 Dollar Aid
The Altrusa Club of Lawrence invites applications for its annual 750 dollar scholarship to assist women in pursuing career training and achieving financial independence. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted in a program, show financial need, and gain faculty recommendation. Deadline is February 25. forms available by writing to Altrusa Club of Lawrence Inc. 1406 E. 965 Rd. Lawrence 66049. An informational Youth For Christ meeting is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. at Douglas County Christian School to form a steering committee.
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YFC Invited to Lawrence By Multidenominational Youth Movement
The Lawrence invitation invites YFC to Lawrence for information on the international youth movement for junior and senior high students. For details contact Williamson at 842-8442.
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Douglas County datebook of meetings and games
A listing of local events includes the Douglas County Commission meeting at the county courthouse with attorney contract discussions for juveniles, a basketball game KU women vs Missouri at Allen Fieldhouse, and several community forums and clinics at various city and school venues.
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Public Transit Poll On City Plan And Homeless Services
A city transit plan asks residents if they would pay 5 dollars for a one way ride. To vote use the J W Access line at 865 5000 with category 3500 for yes and 3501 for no. Poll results note voluntary responses and warn they are not scientifically accurate.
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