Datebook events fill Lawrence schedule across days
A series of community listings for Lawrence events includes farmers market cleanup sessions at Tenth and Vermont and neighborhood cleanups, a sculpture tour at the Lawrence Arts Center, Family Fun Days at the aquatic center, senior outreach with Walter Seibert, library youth advisory meetings, immunization clinics, and local government meetings. Details include times, locations, and contact numbers for each activity.
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Oread
University Place
N.H
Lawrence
Lawrence Arts Center
Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center
Lawrence Public Senior Outreach Services
Walter Seibert
Elderhostel Inc
Presbyterian Manor
Kasold Drive
Lawrence Public Library
Bank bag theft at La Prima Tazza on Mass Street
Police report says three bank bags were stolen from La Prima Tazza at 638 Mass. Thursday night or Friday morning, totaling $1,122 with no sign of a break in. The paper notes the incident details but does not identify victims by name.
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Lawrence
Journal-World
Births in Lawrence and Topeka record multiple newborns
Scott Brechbiel and Christina Pipes of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Wednesday. Andrew and Lisa Sommer of Lawrence had a boy on Wednesday. Daniel Rathbun and Sara Duke of Topeka had a boy on Thursday. Tina Caruthers of Baldwin welcomed a boy on Thursday. Nathan and Katie Dupuis of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Thursday.
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Christina Pipes
Lawrence
Andrew
Lisa Sommer
Daniel Rathbun
Sara Duke
Topeka
Tina Caruthers
Baldwin
Nathan
Katie Dupuis
TV Week Section Dates Corrected in Journal Journal-World
A correction notes that the TV Week section shows July 9 to 15 but the dates are correct for June 9 to 15 in today’s Journal-World. The section is printed in advance.
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TV Week
Today
Journal-World
Relay for Life at Haskell Stadium Celebrates Survivors
Hundreds join the American Cancer Society event at Haskell Stadium to honor survivors and remember the fallen while raising funds for research. Seven hundred fifty participants on 65 relay teams pledged and walked 12 hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with prizes for youngest and oldest survivors and the longest-surviving pair. Organizers reported $97,000 by 8:30 p.m. and expected totals over $100,000 as luminaries lined the track for a candlelight ceremony.
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Haskell
American Cancer Society
Lawrence
Vicki Reeves
Reeves
Orvel Criqui
Lawrence community seeks input on historic preservation plan
The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Office invites public comments on a comprehensive historic preservation plan with sessions today at the Lawrence Carnegie Library and June 15 at Vinland School. Email comments to denslinger@ci.lawrence.ks.us or call Dennis Enslinger at 832-3151 for details. Three neighborhood cleanups begin today in Old West Lawrence University Place and Oread with block parties and trash pickup plus donuts and bags provided. U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore filed for re election to the U S House detailing a July district tour and policy focus. Ottawa hosts a Special Olympics Benefit Shooting Match organized by the police department drawing up to 100 officers for law enforcement and civilian contests with $10,000 in prizes to support charities and the shooting range.
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Lawrence
Dennis Enslinger
Historic Resources Administrator
Mississippi Street
University Place
Oread
U.S
Dennis Moore
U.S. House
Lenexa
Johnson County
Ottawa
Ottawa Police Department
Ottawa Police
West Second Street
Hope Cemetery
Contact details for The Lawrence Journal-World staff and ads
City editors reporters and editors listed with phone numbers and emails. Advertising and classified ad contacts provided. Circulation and customer service lines include hours and in town redelivery guarantee.
Postmaster says postal workers may not smoke and drive
Lawrence Post master Bill Reynolds explains safety rules for mail trucks. He notes the risk from paper in the truck and confirms drivers get breaks during eight hour shifts. Parking the truck to smoke during a break is allowed, but driving and smoking simultaneously is prohibited.
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Lawrence Post
Bill Reynolds
Reynolds
Call Sound Off Line for Your Questions
Readers are invited to call the Sound Off line at 832-7297 to leave a question. A recorded prompt instructs callers to state their inquiry clearly after the tone. The item provides the contact method but contains no further event details or names.
Bush homeland security proposal sparks street opinions
On Massachusetts Street Kris Istin Jistin Callaway asks residents about President Bushs plan to create a Department of Homeland Security. Michele Njoroge says intelligence agencies have too much power and no checks. Gabriela Raney argues FBI and CIA should cooperate. Beth Schild supports strong protective measures.
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Department of Homeland Security
Michele Njoroge
Lawrence
Gabriela Raney
Kansas State University
Manhattan
FBI
CIA
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