Kids learn meaning of Independence Day in Lawrence parades
In Lawrence and nearby communities many children spoke of Independence Day as a symbol of freedom tied to the Declaration of Independence. Wards of the Fourth featured parades and fireworks. police reported 40 to 50 fireworks complaints but observed overall orderly conduct.
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Lawrence
Karen Campbell
Burcham Park
Lawrence Jaycees
McKenzie Hine
McKenzie
Olathe
Ken McKenzie
America
Rebecca Nolen
Sgt
Todd Nolen
South Korea
Michael Monroe
Lawrence Police Department
Conner
Telemonitoring program aids Lawrence patients from home
The Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association expands a six month telemonitoring study in Lawrence. WNA leases 15 Honeywell HomMed units funded by local foundations and a donor to monitor acutely ill patients at home. Ten units were in use by end of June, with eligibility limited to doctor referrals, landline access, and residence within the VNA service area.
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Lawrence
WNA
Honeywell Hommedcq
Douglas County Community Foundation
Soroptimist International of
Bellome
VNA
Lawrence-area
Douglas County
Shawnee, Jefferson
Leavenworth
Osage
Franklin
Johnson Counties
Helen Worley
Discovery launches on Independence Day despite foam risks
After delays and safety concerns from NASA officials, the shuttle Discovery lifted off at 1 38 pm. Debris including foam pieces and a cloth like material were observed but deemed minor and not threatening, with astronauts reporting ice rather than cloth. Commander Lindsey and launch chief Hale praised the flight as a strong return to space.
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Griffin
Space Agency
Agency
Columbia
Discovery
Mission Control
NASA
Hale
Steven Lindsey
Ice
Lindsey
Air Force
International Space Station
America
Mike Leinbach
Florida East Coast
Shuttle
Bush
Michael Griffin
Cape Canaveral
Fla
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U.S. Army
Rebecca
Conner Phillips
Terry Rambeck
Nick Krug
Journal-World Photo
Allison Schwarz
Snickers
Scott and
Shannon Schwarz
Visiting Nurses Assn
Judy Bellome
Dave Ranney
tMournal
Florida
ConnectCare
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