Girl's Remarkable Recovery After 300-Pound Gate Fallout
Brooklyn Sickman, 3, was not expected to live after a gate weighing 300 pounds fell on her, shattering much of her skull. Ten months later the Tonganoxie girl walks, talks, and plays actively, a miracle noted in a brief on page 3A.
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Free State High School Soccer Adopts Yoga for Flexibility
The Free State High School boys soccer team expands training with yoga taught by Tami Keasling to boost flexibility. The report notes the team’s new exercise position and approach.
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Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 20 Birthday Tribute
The 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act is marked with a feature and insights. The piece highlights history, key milestones, and ongoing challenges in accessibility and inclusion.
Agencies recycle student cast-offs during Big Move era
Lawrence agencies urge public to donate used housewares clothing books and small appliances at 1035 Pa 905 AI 2200 W 31st St 1601 W 23rd St and 1 Riverfront Plaza. Items aid Penny House My Sister’s Closet eye exams Society for Disabilities Habitat for Humanity and more with drop off hours and usage details.
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End tax cuts for wealthy eyed by White House plan
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said expiring the Bush era tax cuts for the top 2 to 3 percent of earners is the responsible move to show fiscal restraint and avoid harming growth. Obama supports extending only those for lower incomes while Republicans push to keep all cuts, risking a larger deficit over a decade.
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Russian councilman Sagbo makes black history in Novozavidovo
Russian councilman Jean Gregoire Sagbo speaks to constituents in Novozavidovo, 65 miles north of Moscow, as the first Black person elected to office in Russia. Residents emphasize his results over race and note his district’s pride.
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Buddies support AIDS patients
Editor notes privacy for the AIDS patient referred to as Robert. The piece describes his daily routine of 25 pills, fatigue, and medical challenges since his 1999 diagnosis. It notes complications from drug interactions, diabetes side effects, and mood medications, highlighting emotional and physical strain. Further details follow on page 4A.
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