Two hurt in rural Douglas County two car crash
In rural Douglas County a two car crash on U S 56 near the Johnson County line sent Nicole Gillihan and Kristine Finan to hospitals. Gillihan was airlifted to Overland Park Regional Medical Center but released the same day. Finan was treated at and released from Olathe Medical Center. Both drivers reportedly not wearing seat belts. Gillihan had been staying with Charles Shay at his Edgerton home.
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Charles Shay
Douglas
Nicole Gillihan
U.S. Highway 56
Johnson County
Shay
Gillihan
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Kansas Highway Patrol
Paul Alexander
N. 200
Edgerton
Alexander
Kristine Finan
Baldwin
Finan
Olathe Medical Center
Highway Patrol
Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
K.D. Hudson
Staff contact line noted for local staff writer Belt
Staff writer Mike Belt can be reached at 832 7165. This line records the contact method for Belt in local reporting.
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Mike Belt
Joy Ludwig
Tim Carpenter
Smaller colleges boost undergrad research at Baker and UMKC
Baker College history professors say students gain deep interpretation by examining campus archives and interviewing scholars. UMKC launches an undergrad research push with a yearly symposium and a faculty partner program to involve 5 percent of undergraduates in research, aiming for broader participation.
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John Richards
Baker
University of Missouri-Kansas City
UMKC
Deborah O’bannon
Douglas County Commissioner creates personal information site
Douglas County Commissioner Charles Jones launched a personal website at sunsunflower com cjones to inform residents on issues like Clinton Lake resort telecom towers and Horizon 2020 planning. The site offers background material, links to governing bodies, and personal details including quilts by his wife and hometown activities.
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Douglas
District eyes computer use rules and guardrails
Southwest students receive orientation on proper computer use with parental permission required for Internet access. Officials compare responsible computing to safety training and emphasize potential abuse by tech-savvy students. Some advocate software endorsed by Christian groups to block offensive material.
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Southwest
Bransky
Slifer
School computer privacy debate sparks objections
Supt Randy Weseman opposes blocking software citing loss of usefulness while a student exposure to online pornography prompts calls for stricter school controls. A parent argues computers should not be in class without knowledge of content. Staff writer Tim Carpenter contributed.
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Randy Weseman
Southwest
Dean Smith to be Kansan of the Year honoree
Legendary coach Dean Smith will be honored January 26 as Kansan of the Year by Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas sharing the stage with Jon Wefald Nancy Kassebaum Baker and June Windsheffel at Topeka Expocenter The awards reflect Smiths Kansas roots and national coaching success while Wefald and Kassebaum Baker receive Distinguished Kansan and Distinguished Statesmanship honors respectively Windsheffel is recognized for three decades guiding the Native Sons and Daughters organization.
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Dean Smith
Native Sons and Daughters of
Kansas
Smith
Kansas University
Emporia
North Carolina
Bill Muir
Native Sons
Topeka
Kansas State University
Jon Wefald
U.S
Nancy Kassebaum Baker
June K. Windsheffel
Wefald
Kansas State
Muir
Kassebaum Baker
Windsheffel
Native Sons and Daughters
Native Daughters
Perry services for Richards Thompson at Perry United Methodist Church
Funeral services for Richards M Thompson 70 of Perry will be at 10 a m Wednesday at Perry United Methodist Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery He died Sunday Jan 14 2001 at home He was born Aug 1 1930 in Kentucky Township and served in the U S Army 1953 1956 He worked 48 years as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for Hamm s Quarries and Construction Co retiring 1995 He survived by his wife Mary M Elmore two daughters a son a brother two sisters and three grandchildren Memorials to American Cancer Society or the church may be sent care of Barnett Funeral Home Overland 63114
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Perry
Richards M. Thompson
Perry United Methodist Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Mr. Thompson
Kentucky Township
Archie Dean
Dorothy Edith (Terhune) Thompson
Thompson
U.S. Army
Hamm's Quarries and Construction Co
Coffee
Sharon
Billtown
Williamstown
Perry American Legion
Mary M. Elmore
Miami
Oklo
Dawn Michelle Walter
Misty Marie Thompson
Ozankie
John B
Jack” Thompson
Pueblo
Colo
Irene Thompson Geist
Maple Valley
Wash
Virginia J. Thompson Hammer
Coralville
Iowa
Barnett Funeral Home
Oskaloosa
American Cancer Sociey
P.O
Overland
David Lee Turrentine
Cedar Hill
Baumann Colonial Chapel
Valhalla Cemetery
Pagedale
Turrentine
St. Louis
Chrysler Motors
United Auto Workers
June Thompson
Prescott
Ariz
Naomi Warden
Orange County
Calif
Wanda Fairweather
Austin
Tex
Paul Turrentine
James Turrentine
Lawrence
Kan
American Heart Assn
Woodson Road
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Lawrence Bicycle Club
Weseman
Thompson Services
David Turrentine
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