Commission delays surrogate care decision in Douglas County
The Douglas County Commission voted 2-1 to postpone selecting a surrogat e care provider. Commissioners Buhler and staff will spend four more business days negotiating with Innovative Health of Kansas and Retirement Management Co. The commission aims to choose a provider next Wednesday. Lawrence city commissioners approved former Mayor Bob Schumm’s plan to use half the sidewalk outside his Mass Street Deli for outdoor dining, with an agreement drafted to permit limited sidewalk space for dining. Schumm requires 70 percent food sales and limits alcohol to 30 percent to preserve the downtown’s family atmosphere.
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Age limit sought on library videos
Lawrence resident Mary Bennett urged the Lawrence Public Library to restrict checkout of R rated videotapes to adults only. Library director Wayne Mayo said the issue would be discussed at the Monday library board meeting at 3 30 p m in the board room.
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School Board Schedules Special Meeting on Superintendent Review
The Lawrence school board will hold a noon meeting at the Eldridge Hotel to discuss the annual performance review of Supt Altzinger. An executive session will follow and the public discussion will be closed. The board plans to announce Altzinger's evaluation at the June 28 meeting.
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Rural 911 Upgrade Tax Stays On Monthly Bills
County staff to draft a resolution to extend a 50 cent monthly tax on residents for upgrading the enhanced 911 system. The levy, in place since 1990, funds a computer for dispatcher coordination among police fire and medical services during emergencies.
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District budget boost proposed by Lawrence district admins
Lawrence school district administrators on Monday proposed more than $1 million in new expenditures in addition to the $1.33 million set for teacher salaries next school year. If accepted without cuts, the district mill levy would rise about 21 percent from 48.28 to 58.51 mills, with a mill equal to $1 of tax per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
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Fat burning and parenting health programs in Lawrence Kansas
A 12 week fat burning series led by a Registered Dietitian costs 75 dollars per person with weekly meetings and a Lowfat Living Kit. Also offered are First Aid for Parents, Breastfeeding guidance, and Baby Talk sessions with dates in July and ongoing classes for parents and infants with small fees and enrollment calls.
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