Meeting Hannah Miller Caps Lifelong Blood Donor Century
John Reber 83 of Topeka finally met Hannah Miller at the Community Blood Center in Kansas City Missouri. Reber has donated blood since 1953 and has given at least 62 gallons, a milestone celebrated during the visit.
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Woman meets blood donors who helped keep her alive
An 83-year-old Topeka man, John Reber, drove through snow to the Community Blood Center in Kansas City to meet donors who saved Hannah Miller, an 18-year-old Baker University freshman battling lymphoma. Reber, who began donating in 1953, has given 253 times and over 62 gallons.
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County eyes 2010 finances after 2009 budget balance
Douglas County commissioners reflect on 2009 actions including a flat property tax mill levy and targeted cuts, noting gains in economic development funding for bioscience while planning for a tougher 2010 as property values are expected to drop 2 to 4 percent. County leaders stress balancing worst and best outcomes and maintaining flexibility amid lower valuations.
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Dogs Rule as Popularity Poll Favors Canines
An AP-Petside.com poll finds 74 percent of adults favor dogs while 41 percent favor cats. Dislike for cats stands at 15 percent versus 2 percent for dogs. About 59 percent of American households own pets, with 74 percent of owners having dogs and 47 percent cats.
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Coming Saturday Coming Saturday Cabin Fever Advice
As winter worsens, readers receive practical tips to cope with cabin fever. The column offers activity ideas, indoor routines, and mental health reminders to stay engaged during cold spells and dark days.
Intersect project delays push North Second Locust rebuild
Unexpected underground discoveries lengthen the North Second Street and Locust Street intersection project in North Lawrence. A 1930s era concrete drainage structure forces redesign, adding about 150000 dollars to a 2500000 dollar contract funded by federal ARRA. Two way traffic should return March 26, full lane reopenings by June 30, and project completion by August 26.
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