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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2001
Page
1
John Vogel a farmer and community activist with more than six decades in public service and 18 years in the Kansas House of Representatives died Tuesday at age 85. The obituary notes his local leadership and long career. The report also mentions his role as a state legislator and community organizer.
After 34 years as Nottingham Elementary School principal, Tom Jerome reaches retirement and plans new adventures, leaving a lasting imprint on the Eudora district.
Sara McBurnett owned Leo the bichon frise who was killed after being tossed by a California man found guilty on Tuesday. The case concludes with accountability for the cruelty and Leo’s day in court.
Kansas University will receive the largest gift in state history from the Hall Family Foundation, 42 million dollars over five years. The funds support life sciences, humanities, the Edwards Campus and the School of Business with most for buildings and endowed professorships. KU officials welcomed the pledge at KU Medical Center as part of a capital campaign to be unveiled this fall.
Lawrence Public Transit Advisory Committee recommended relocating most bus transfers from Ninth and Massachusetts to the Community Building at 115 W 11th St while keeping some routes at Ninth and Massachusetts on the north side. The move comes after Weaver's Department Store complained of lost parking and potential business loss, with city leaders urging a move within 60 days.
JW Staff Reports describe the second phase of the Lawrence is Growing Find ing Common Ground project. Countdown to Common Ground will host televised discussions and community meetings ahead of a final report due September 24 on Lawrence growth issues.
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