Lucas Mehl Finds Joy At Weeklong Camp For DMD Kids
Lucas Mehl, 15, wheelchair bound with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, spends a special week at a Muscular Dystrophy Association camp that serves 90 camps nationwide and 5,000 campers. His mother Kathy notes the camp helps him feel like every other kid despite daily challenges.
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Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photos
Luke Bruner
Lawrence
Center
Tall Oaks
Linwood
Linwoop
Lucas Mehl
Lucas
Kathy Mehl
Pet World
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
The
Lawrence Humane Society
Muscular Dystrophy Association
John Cardarella
Independence
George Li
Overland Park
MDA
Collins sued in $75K civil case over elevator incident
Douglas County judge rules in favor of Jessica J Brown against Kansas University basketball player Sherron M Collins for more than $75,000 in damages alleging he exposed himself and rubbed against her in an elevator at Jayhawker Towers on May 18 2007. A July 8 hearing will fix the final amount.
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Douglas County
Kansas University
Sherron M. Collins
Jack Murphy
Jessica J. Brown
Brown
Collins
Jayhawker Towers
Jim Wisler
Lawrence
Turning Point in Iraq Amidst Shifts in Focus
Fragmentary note contends Iraq stands at a turning point as American actions shift. Mentions focus on residential campaigns and changes in strategy, with phrases indicating debate over U.S. policy and outcomes.
Ironman 70.3 Kansas draws strong local response
About 1,100 entrants began the Ironman 70.3 Kansas at Clinton Lake with a 1.2 mile swim and 56 mile bike leg before a storm cut the run and timing. Organizers expect next year’s race June 14 with athletes already signing up. Businesses reported a notable weekend economic boost and praise for the course and Kansas.
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Ryan Robinson
Lawrence
Kansas
Mother Nature
Robinson
Wal-Mart
Paul Holder
Holder
Australia
Clinton Lake
Lawrence High Faces Drainage Fears Over Turf Fields
Lawrence High School neighbors worry that the addition of artificial turf fields will worsen drainage issues and flood risks near the campus on Wednesday.
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Lawrence High School
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