Lawrence school board elects leaders for 1993 94 term
Lawrence district members chose John Tacha as board president and Jerry Hannah as vice president for the 1993 94 school year. Tacha, previously vice president, tied for second in 1989 and succeeds Barbara Ballard, who retired after serving as top vote-getter in 1989. Hannah led in 1991 and will serve as vice president.
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Construction of Homes Rise in June
June saw 42 permits for new homes issued by the city building inspector, valued at 3.43 million dollars. Total June construction activity reached about 4.93 million, while June 1992 had 28 home permits totaling 2.19 million and overall construction valued at 5.12 million.
TV miniseries filming in city plays on true crime tale
Filmmaker Ron Gilbert and Kansas Filmworks shot the climax of a four hour NBC miniseries Final Justice in a district court with stars Martin Sheen and Patty Duke. The true crime plot centers on a Hawaii based Marine wife who kills her husband and the ensuing custody fight.
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Douglas County contemplates trafficway bike path design
Douglas County commissioners will review proposals for design of pedestrian and bicycle paths along the South Lawrence Trafficway after state approval to supplement existing consultant contracts. They will decide whether to use two current consultants Howard Needles Tammen and Bergendorf and Wilson & Co or another option. The meeting is at 1 30 p m in the Douglas County Courthouse with items including bids for a mobile command center and a joint health facilities board resolution.
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Red Cross Swim-A-Cross Benefit Planned
The Douglas County American Red Cross hosts the second annual Swim-A-Cross from 10 a.m. to noon on July 24 at the Lawrence Municipal Pool and Eudora City Pool. Participants raising funds receive a free T shirt with top donors winning prizes including a mountain bike for over 200 dollars raised. Proceeds aid Learn to Swim and Emergency Water Safety programs. call 843 3550 for details.
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