Douglas County road numbering explained for rural addresses
Douglas County Public Works Director Keith Browning explains roads are numbered from the county’s south and west corners. East 100 Road is one mile east of the west line, North 100 Road is one mile north of the south line, and 540 East 1700 Road sits 17 miles east of the west line and 5.4 miles north of the south line. For Sound Off questions, call 832-7297.
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County Public Works
Keith Browning
West County Line
South County Line
East 1700 Road
Sign language for babies debated on street chatter
At Hastings 1900 W 23rd St residents and students discuss teaching babies sign language. Lee notes uncertainty about practicality, while Liz Cloutman and Traci Dudley see communication benefits and quick learning potential for infants. Chris Raine argues for the method's usefulness.
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Hastings
23Rd St
High schools plan student mentoring and tardy policy reforms
Lawrence High physics and chemistry teacher Colin Killmer leads a district mentoring program pairing 120 juniors and seniors with eight to 12 freshmen at Lawrence High and Free State High. New tardy rules impose 15 minute detentions after two tardies and home contact. Both schools aim to reward good behavior while continuing summer planning.
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Colin Killmer
Lawrence High
Killmer
Free State High
Free State
Joe Snyder
Kansas River degradation study eyed for major review
The Kansas Water Authority approved a process to identify river reaches, prioritize problems, and budget a major study of the Kansas River. Dredgers oppose the plan while environmentalists urge safeguards, citing the need to balance recreation, industry, and natural events. Carl Nurman urged future river management to balance all interests.
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Kansas Water Authority
Water Office
Lems
Kansas River
Friends of the Kaw
Authority
Laura Calwell
Kansas
The
David Penny
Lawrence
Masters Dredging Co
Carl Nurman
Silver Lake
Om Snead
Journal- Kansas Water
Vandals damage Phi Kappa Theta house. chapter charter revoked
Kevin Lampe of the Phi Kappa Theta national office says the local advisory board will assume responsibility if former members are proven culpable for the damage. Two ex-residents were jailed May 13 after security found them inside. estimated damage includes $50 to ceilings and walls while broader destruction may have occurred between May 18 and last Saturday.
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Northrop
Kevin Lampe
Phi Kappa Theta National Organization
Phi Kappa Theta
Kansas
Lampe
Phi Kappa Theta National
Prairie land trust seeks funds for Flint Hills easement in Manhattan
The Tallgrass Prairie Land Trust raises 25 percent of an easement value from donors and 50 percent from federal funds for a Manhattan project to preserve 2 million acres in the Flint Hills area. The program supports education, conservation, eco tourism, and improving quality of life with partnerships across state groups.
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Manhattan
Flint Hills
Kansas
The
Land Trust
Trust
Council Grove
Miller
Kansas Livestock Assn
Ranchland Trust
Nature Conservancy
Beverly Worster
Sandra Shaw
Bald win Citywide Garage Sale set for 18th annual event
Baldwin City hosts 18th annual citywide garage sale with 100 sites offering baby clothes tools and collectibles. A $1 directory detailing items is sold to support the library Friends group and city summer reading programs. Directories available 8 a.m. to noon at the library or in front of the Baldwin Athletic Club.
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Baldwin
Friends of the
Baldwin City Library
Seventh St
Baldwin Athletic Club
Ames St
Charity groups merge to form Lawrence Community Shelter
The Community Drop-In Center and the Lawrence Open Shelter have merged to create the Lawrence Community Shelter, a new nonprofit at 944 Ky. They plan to expand shelter capacity to 31 adults by winter and add a job skills project, larger laundry facilities, and stronger case management.
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Lawrence Open
Internal Revenue Service
Lawrence Community Shelter
KU Ranked 17th in Hispanic Doctorates Nationwide
Kansas University placed 17th nationally for the share of doctorates awarded to Hispanic students in 2003-04. The Big 12 says KU tied for second in the conference for Hispanic doctorate recipients, behind Texas Austin and ahead of peers. George Mason led with 44 of 149.
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Kansas University
Higher Education
University of Texas At Austin
George Mason University
National Center For Education Statistics
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