City to seek residents' help on Kasold sidewalk plan
City commissioners propose a 1 mile sidewalk on Kasold Drive linking with Clinton Parkway to serve Hy-Vee, medical center, and new homes. Estimated costs are 59000 for the sidewalk and 70000 for a storm sewer with property owners to pay about half. A benefit district would be drawn but could be blocked by owner petitions.
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Seminar aims to quell fear of snakes at KU talk
Zoologist Joe Collins led a Kansas University seminar at Lawrence Memorial Hospital dispelling myths about snakes. He noted most snakes are harmless and only bite if molested, listing five venomous Kansas species and three in Douglas County. He urged the audience to overcome fear, stressing rarity of encounters.
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Do and don'ts for venomous snake bites from Kansas expert
Kansas Museum of Natural History zoologist Joe Collins advises calm transport to a hospital after a bite and warns against sucking, cutting, tourniquets, or ice. He says venomous bites are rarely fatal in Kansas, many bites inject no venom, and most victims are treated and released. A four foot ball snake was shown. participants reacted with mixed fear and curiosity.
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Kansas Museum of Natural History
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LMH
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Lawrence
Inverness Drive extension adds $60,000 to project
Lawrence city commissioners approved adding $60,000 to the Inverness extension contract with LRM Industries, bringing the total to $469,000. The city and local districts will share costs for the 600 foot mud section, with work aimed to finish in time for the fall opening of the Sunflower School. Project manager George Williams said a firm base and mesh subgrade will keep the road stable for years.
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Williams
Lawrence
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