Snow tubing grows as resort entertainment expands
Resorts from Maryland to Colorado promote snow tubing as safe inclusive fun for all ages, highlighting it as easier than skiing and requiring only the ability to sit and hold on. The feature notes the growing popularity and accessibility across venues.
Home sales rise despite national economic woes in Douglas County
In 2001 single family home sales increased 9.8 percent over 2000 in Douglas County, aided by steady mortgage rates. The report notes real estate trends contrast broader economic weakness and highlight a booming local market despite national conditions.
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Guantanamo commander quotes on prisoner threats
Brigadier General Michael Lehnert of Joint Task Force 160 at Guantanamo Bay describes al Qaida and Taliban prisoners vowing to kill an American. The report notes heightened security and ongoing detention operations amid prisoner statements.
Rural Lawrence Man Killed Near Home Linked to Marijuana Ring
A Jefferson County homicide remains unsolved as federal drug convictions tie Clarence E. Rinke to a 220 pound marijuana operation in Kansas and Ohio. Duane K. Nevins, a Baldwin pilot, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 46 months in a minimum security federal prison. Investigators note the case offers no clear path to solving the murder. FBI and county sheriff's office continue the probe.
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Duane K. Nevins
Dennis C. Witte
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Miami
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Enron auditor testifies on document shredding advice
Former Andersen Enron chief auditor David Duncan told congressional investigators he followed the firm’s lawyers on document destruction as Enron collapsed. The White House said Lawrence Lindsey was asked to study the impact after aides were alerted last fall. Duncan noted key Andersen and Enron figures knew of emerging problems before the downfall.
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Washington
Arthur Andersen
Enron
White House
Bush
Lawrence Lindsey
Andersen
David Duncan
IRS plans random audits of 50 000 taxpayers this year
Washington AP informs that the IRS will conduct a National Research Program random audit of about 50 000 individual returns in the fall for the 2001 year. Most taxpayers will face limited in person reviews or mail correspondence, with about 8 000 likely to have no contact at all.
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Washington
Charles Rossetti
Internal Revenue Service
Rossetti
National Research Program
Treasury
Paul O'Neill
Hillcrest fourth graders excel in state math tests
Hillcrest School in Lawrence with 340 students shows consistent top performance in state math assessments. Principal Tammy Becker credits excellent teachers who align on mathematics instruction, as Hillcrest becomes the only district school to achieve the elusive standard of excellence in back-to-back years.
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Alex ‘Palazzo
Hillcrest
Lawrence
Tammy Becker
Yita Yoon
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