Independence and Citizenship Through the Fourth of July
Lawrence resident Modesto Gonzales Jr. reflects on Independence Day as a symbol of hope. A Philippine native and Douglas County employee since 1986, he lives under an impending citizenship path, aided by his wife’s green card, with two U.S. born children and a future legal status he seeks.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Modesto Gonzales Jr
Gonzales
U.S
Kansas University
United States
Magdalena
Andrew
Katrina
Philippines
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Law aims to curb handicap accessible parking violations
A new state law doubling the minimum fine for disabled parking offenses from 25 to 50 aims to reduce violations. Advocates note spaces enable disabled people to shop and attend activities, while enforcement relies on employees or police noticing infractions. Community groups discuss a volunteer monitoring program to document violations for tickets.
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Bob Mikesic
Independence Inc
Mikesic
Pennsylvania
Lawrence
Jim Lewis
Checkers Foods
Force
Perry Lake marks 25 years with rededication and praise
Officials and patrons praised Perry Lake during a Monday ceremony marking its 25th anniversary. Duffield recalled hard nights pouring the dam and the project’s 1 1/4 mile length blocking the Delaware River, creating a flood control and recreation site drawing tens of thousands this Independence Day weekend. Local leaders noted the lake’s flood savings of over 1.3 billion dollars and its status as a top fishing and boating destination, with residents like Pat Smart sharing personal happiness the lake brings to weekend escapes.
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Perry
John Duffield
Perry Lake
Duffield
Delaware
Valley Falls
Crankie
Frank Funk
Senate
Bud Burke
Rosathe
Bill Graves
Burke
Regents to honor pledges to ROTC
About 40 ROTC students at Kansas University and peers at KU and three other state universities will receive tuition waivers as the Kansas Board of Regents honors commitments to serve in the National Guard after graduation. The action follows a 1994 audit noting the waiver law expired in 1991, with lawmakers debating extensions. 108 returning students and 52 freshmen will gain waivers this fall, totaling about 125000 in savings across KU Kansas State Emporia Pittsburg.
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Topeka
Kansas University
Kansas Board of Regents
Kansas National Guard
Joy Moser
Guard
Ray Hauke
Regents
Senate
House
Hauke
Kansas State
Emporia State
Pittsburg State
Regents University
National Guard
Bridge work lengthens commutes to Eudora southward
Douglas County officials will close the Kansas River Bridge starting January for six months to repair the span linking north of the river to Eudora Main Street. Ron Lee, a Eudora veterinarian, will face a drastic drive increase from eight minutes to about 45 minutes, directing him toward Lawrence or DeSoto. Local merchants fear loss of north-side customers, while officials aim to finish by June 15 with funds and planning to keep on schedule.
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Eudora
Ron Lee
Lee
Kansas River
Main Street
Lawrence
DeSoto
Kansas River Bridge
Gary Lamoreux
Coast To Coast Hardware
710 Main
Lamoreux
Lamoreux’s
John Young
Douglas County Public Works Department
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Dread Labs
J-W Access
Pat Smart
Atchison
Mike Yoder J
Kaspar Flueck
Kaspar’s Bar & Grill
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