Mentors Sought as BBBS Douglas County Faces Shortage
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County seeks more than 100 volunteers to match the 75 percent boy waiting list. Community Based program limits new boys due to two to three year waits. Bigs in Schools remains open to both genders. Informational sessions weekly at United Way. contact douglas.kansasbigs.org or 843-7359.
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Library and United Way host MLK Day events in Lawrence
The Lawrence Public Library and United Way organize MLK Day actions on January 19, including a hat and glove drive ongoing since January 2. Activities run 3 to 5 pm with a community project making scarves, card decorating for seniors, a Speak Up session against discrimination, and a teen zone discussion with leaders from the Lawrence Community Food Alliance. Registration is required at volunteer douglascounty.org.
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Old framing raises risk of home fires
Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical Chief Mark Bradford notes balloon framing used in older homes accelerates fire spread and damage. He contrasts it with platform framing from the 1950s, explains firefighters enter attics early to prevent extension, and advises fire precautions though no guaranteed detection for balloon-frame houses.
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