Tax break may aid summer day camp costs for parents
IRS official says working parents may qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit for day camps that support work or job search. Up to 3000 dollars of uncapped expenses for one child or 6000 for two or more can be used. A qualifying person is a dependent child age 12 or younger. For details see IRS Publication 503. Call 800 829 3676 for more information.
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IRS
Devine
Irs.gov
Sleep tips from readers on Massachusetts Street
Question on how to sleep better prompts responses from readers. Rachel Burke of Overland Park suggests walking, drinking water, then returning to bed to fall asleep.
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Rachel Burke
Overland Park
KU hires dean as new vice provost for academic affairs
Kansas University names Sara Rosen as senior vice provost for academic affairs to lead major academic initiatives amid the ongoing strategic planning process. Joshua Rosenbloom will serve as interim dean of graduate studies during the internal search. Rosen will be paid 200000 dollars annually and succeeds Barbara Romzek, who remains on the faculty.
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Barbara Romzek
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Schools Press Ahead with Consolidation Plan in Lawrence
The district continues on its consensus path after a May election, backing a nine month task force recommendation to consolidate Hillcrest Pinckney Sunset Hill in central Lawrence and Cordley Kennedy New York in eastern Lawrence. Board members select group from local communities plus Woodlawn. plan pushed to a vote despite ongoing funding cuts.
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Lawrence burglaries and a Baldwin City crash report
A 30 year old Lawrence man reported his Mercedes valued at 10,000 stolen from Ohio Street between 2:30 and 6:33 p.m. A 20 year old Lawrence man reported his 1999 green Mustang burglarized from Coventry Manor with a Pioneer stereo and wallet stolen. In a separate incident, 46 year old Martha Reid of Baldwin City was treated after a two vehicle crash near Baldwin Junction on U.S. 56. Megan Fields of Topeka was cited for stop sign and insurance violations after running the sign and using a cellphone. No other injuries.
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Douglas County
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Budget issues shape potential Lawrence tax increase
The plan outlines an expanded library project with a 2.0 mill increase, phased as 1.7 mills in 2012 and a full 2.0 in 2013. It also covers raises for city workers, health care cost shares, police staffing options, radio upgrades, and possible spending cuts to balance a looming budget gap.
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Tarik Khatib
Fire
Public Works
Utilities Department
Cromwell
City considers utility rate hikes in 2012 budget plan
City Manager David Corliss proposes average residential water and sewer bills rise 3.7 percent for 2012 and trash rates up 2.7 percent, or 39 cents monthly. Increases depend on usage with average water bill up about 1.40 monthly. No final action today. approvals due in the August budget finalization. Study session at 4 p.m. at City Hall 6 E Sixth St.
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David Corliss
City Hall
Sixth St
Gas prices dip to 3.55 at Kwik Shop in Wichita
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 3.55 dollars at the Kwik Shop located at 19th and Massachusetts. Readers encouraged to call 832-7154 if they find a lower price to help keep prices competitive.
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Births Shine for Alicia Erickson and Brady Swenson in Lawrence
Lawrence welcomed a girl born Monday to Alicia Erickson and Brady Swenson. Baldwin City welcomed a boy born Monday to Tim and Angela Silvers.
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Brady Swenson
Lawrence
Tim and
Angela Silvers
Baldwin City
Baldwin High Freshman Misidentification Corrected
Mitch Mad, aged 15, will be a freshman at Baldwin High School. The Go section on Monday misidentified him.
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Mitch Mad
Baldwin High School
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