Lawrence Datebook Highlights Community Activities
A packed Lawrence schedule lists immunization and health screenings at the Health Department on Maine and Babcock Place, plus libraries hosting Books & Babies Storytime, Beatle Ballet-o-Mania, and a Young Adult Zone Movie Matinee. Also planned are a Big Brothers meeting, River City Lions Club talk, a Douglas County Commission session, an anarchist study group, and a special movie event for 7 to 12 year olds at the Lawrence Public Library.
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Maine
Babcock Place
Lawrence Public Library
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
E. Eighth St
River City Lions Club
Ann Evans
Lawrence Arts Center
Douglas County Commission
Mass
Mother Earth Collective
Tenn
Datebook submission contact details at Lawrence newspaper
To submit items for consideration in Datebook call 832-6397 or write to Datebook P O Box 888 Lawrence 66044 Datebook's email is datebook at ijworld dot com
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Datebook
P.O
Lawrence
Ijworld
On the Record Emergency Calls in Lawrence Area
Fire and ambulance responses listed for Monday include alarm malfunctions at Jayhawk and Maine streets, gas leak on West 31st, and several medical emergencies across multiple streets. Notable injuries involve Gary Griffin in a propane explosion and Wanda Heath from a tractor trailer crash, both in KU Med burn unit or fair condition, plus stray dogs brought to the Lawrence Humane Society.
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Maine
31St St
Melrose Lane
Tenn
Gary Griffin
North 1100 Road
KU Med
Kansas City
Kan
Wanda Heath
Woodbine
Kansas Turnpike
Lawrence
Megan Delser
Salina
Hospitals Births in Lawrence and Pomona
Elizabeth Stoddard and James Kellison of Lawrence welcome a boy on Monday. Jason and Shannon West of Pomona have a girl born Monday. Mr and Mrs Ryan Sayler of Lawrence announce a girl.
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Elizabeth Stoddard
James Kellison
Lawrence
Jason
Shannon West
Pomona
Ryan Sayler
Corrections: Joe Crabtree Misidentified in Photo Caption
The Journal-World corrected a caption Tuesday identifying Salvation Army employee Joe Crabtree. The correction clarifies the proper identification and thanks readers for noting the error.
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Salvation Army
Joe Crabtree
Journal-World
Haley seeks Kansas secretary of state seat in 2002 campaign
Kansas Democrat Sen. David Haley announced a bid for secretary of state, pledging a 10 percent budget cut and broader election access. Haley, 43, would be the second Democrat to hold the post, challenging Republican Ron Thornburgh who seeks a third term. He cites Florida 2000 issues and promotes paperless voting and online business services, while Thornburgh touts 19 years in the office.
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Larry Ryan
Manhattan
Frank Ryan
Thornburgh
Burlingame
Outage, arrests in Lawrence area prompt police response
A south Lawrence power outage disrupted alarms at several businesses near Jefferson Commons with crews en route to restore service. A Lawrence man, Dean D. Fritzson, 31, was arrested after attempting to purchase large amounts of cold medicine at Walgreens and was detained on possession of a controlled substance with a $10,000 bond. Police found meth precursors in his van.
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Jefferson Commons
KPL
Lawrence
Dean D. Fritzson
Eighth St
Douglas County Jalil
Walgreen Drug Store
23Rd St
Perry man pleads guilty to federal meth charge
Perry resident David W. Brooks 36 pleaded guilty in federal court to attempting to manufacture methamphetamine. He faces up to 40 years and was arrested October 13, 2001, after Jackson County deputies found meth and related items in his truck. Sentencing set for September 9 at 9 30 a.m. in Topeka.
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Topeka
Perry
David W. Brooks
U.S
Julie A. Robinson
Brooks
Jackson County
Eric Melgren
Kansas
Nationalists Arrested After Hampton Inn Robbery
DeClerck of Kansas City and Andrew L. Fluker of Topeka were arrested minutes after a gunman robbed the Hampton Inn on West Sixth Street. They face charges including aggravated robbery and related counts, each held on 250000 bond in Douglas County Jail. Separately, Glenda Nicole Rolle's art show Nature's Creation opens at Paradise Cafe with a reception and will run through June 30.
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Hampton Inn
Douglas County
Gwyndell B. DeClerck
Robert Fairchild
Fairchild
DeClerck
Kansas City
Andrew L. Fluker
Topeka
Sixth St
Pinnacle Circle
Fluker
Nature
Glenda Nicole Rolle
Paradise Cafe
Mass
Rolle
Contact Us Contact details for the Lawrence Journal-World staff
The notice lists local and toll free contacts for story ideas and feedback including City Editor Mike Shields and News Editor John Taylor. It provides emails and a feedback form link and lists managing editors, desk editors, and department heads with phone extensions. Also includes advertising, classifieds, circulation contacts, hours and redelivery guarantee.
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News
Ljworld.com
Wwwillworld.com
School administration reorganization creates two principal liaisons
Lawrence district reorganizes to save money by appointing two principals as liaisons to the superintendent. Mick Lowe, Lesa Franz, and Paulette Strong share on call duties and attend special meetings. Lowe's stipend is 1200 dollars, split between Franz and Strong. Citizens encouraged to call Sound Off with questions.
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Lawrence
Randy Weseman
Fatson
Mick Lowe
West Junior High School
Lesa Franz
Pinckney School
Paulette Strong
Quail Run School
Lowe
Franz
Strong
On the Street: Can CIA and FBI protect the country now
Community members weigh agency performance after Sept. 1 attacks. Bob Brown questions effectiveness, Subarna Bhattachan cites communication lapses and fixes, Linda Wilhelm trusts expertise, Rochelle Silvers notes public scrutiny may sharpen safeguards.
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Massachusetts
CIA
FBI
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