Pet World fire forces camp to seek solace at nature preserve
After a devastating Memorial Day fire at Pet World, co owner Sherry Emerson guides fivechildren through the wilderness camp near Lawrence s Pet World nature preserve. She describes water free trails and solar power as the town s kids return to nature while campers worry about summer sessions selling out and the shop s future.
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Summer of Service volunteers log 1600 hours for United Way program
Jake Viscomi, a Free State High School freshman, joins 73 students in Douglas County for the United Way Summer of Service. Over July they will complete weekly projects and summer internships at 13 nonprofits, teaching healthy relationships, tending a community garden, and sorting donated school supplies for low income students. Volunteering is awesome, says Viscomi.
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Summer of Service volunteers grow through local efforts
Micki Chestnut, communications director for United Way of Douglas County, notes Viscomi’s Summer of Service involvement highlights volunteering with Lawrence Humane Society and two weeklong projects at Willow Domestic Violence Center and Pioneer Ridge Retirement Center. The program offers learning opportunities and community contribution. Please see SERVICE, page 4A.
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Healthier meals eyed for day cares under USDA proposal
The USDA linked reform aims to curb obesity by shifting to more vegetables and less sugar in meals for about 3.8 million children in day cares and related programs. Proposals ban grain based desserts and juice for under age one while limiting deep frying. licensed facilities rely on guidelines in many states.
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