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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 2003
Page
5
Allen Rogers is honored as the O’Connell Youth Ranch dedicates its administration building to him after 23 years on the board. Micah Stegall and Rogers’ son-in-law attended a reception at the ranch on 1646 N. 1320 Road, a group home for boys in state custody.
Kansas Public Radio KANU 91.5 FM will host a weeklong CD giveaway from 1 p.m. June 22 to 4 p.m. June 28 to thank listeners who donated during the April 25 May 2 fund drive that raised about $200,000. About 80 CDs by national artists will be distributed. listeners may call 864-4530 or toll free 888 577 5268 to win.
The Community Blood Center plans a Lawrence High School reunion blood drive from 9 30 a m to 6 p m Tuesday at 1410 Kasold Drive. Donors must be at least 17 years old weigh 110 pounds and be in good health. To register call 843 5383.
The annual Downtown Lawrence Inc sidewalk sale will take place on Thursday July 17 along Massachusetts Street. Participating businesses offer discounted wares all day and nonprofits may register to sell food and merchandise for fund raising. A $100 registration fee applies. For more information call Lawrence Downtown Inc at 842-3883.
Angelea Busby, a 21 year old Kansas University junior, captured the Miss Kansas title in Pratt on Saturday night. She has long dreamed of winning the national pageant since childhood and spoke by phone from her parents Lenexa home about her triumph.
Federal and state officials in the Kansas City area launch a major crime initiative targeting child pornography traffic. U S Attorney Todd Graves says aggressive prosecutions will be pursued with expanded resources as federal convictions nationally in this area rise and internet access fuels more cases. Graves has created a Computer Crimes and Child Exploitation Unit and hired a dedicated investigator to lead the effort.
A Kansas list of convicted sex offenders registered with authorities is posted on the KBS Web site. The searchable directory includes statistics, addresses and convictions and can be searched by name city county and ZIP code.
In Clinton, Franklin and Beth Bidinger host purple martins each spring from their hollow gourds. About 195 nesting pairs visited last year, with this year likely similar. the couple began hosting 15 years ago after waiting eight years for their first pair in 1988. Purple martins winter in Brazil.
Kansas University hosts 465 senior girls for the 61st Sunflower Girls State. Participants move into McCollum Residence Hall and elect fictional city officials and budgets as they learn city county and state government. Speakers include Atty Gen Phill Kline and Treasurer Lynn Jenkins as the program runs through Friday.
Bellinder is unsure about a government career but keeps open the possibility of political campaign work for a candidate, while Clement expects to pursue embassy or foreign affairs roles. Both express interest in paths tied to public service and diplomacy.
Staff writer Mike Belt can be reached at 832 7165 for further information about this story.
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