Lawrence Datebook highlights a busy KU and Douglas County agenda
A U Kansas continuing education session in Kansas Union opens a packed Datebook. Health screenings for seniors occur at Lecompton and Babcock Place. Immunization clinics run at 200 Maine. Dana Hart hosts Musical Interludes at the library. Lectures, meetings, and public commentary follow at Baker University, Horizon 2620, City Hall, and various Lawrence venues.
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Kansas University Continuing Education
Kansas Union
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Lecompton
Elmore St
Maine
Lawrence Public Library Youth Services
Dana Hart
Anna Fomina
Kharkiv State Pedagogical University
Bailey Hall
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Douglas County
E. Eighth St
Horizon
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence
Baker University
Lawrence- Douglas County Health Department
Babcock Place
Mass
Kansas Union Ballroom
Big Sisters of
Eighth St
Fukushima Keido Roshi
Spencer Museum of Art
Kaw Valley
Older Women's League
River City Lions Club
Perkins Restaurant
23Rd St
Law Enforcement Reports Burglaries And Thefts
Three men were arrested Monday evening by Lawrence Police after fleeing an accident scene at Wakarusa Drive and Kansas Highway 10. A 23-year-old man reported theft of a Glock pistol and gear from the Highland Drive home. A 39-year-old woman reported a GMC Sonoma stolen from West 23rd Street, valued at 7000. A 19-year-old man reported a car break-in on Overland Drive with stereo and clothing stolen, damage totaling 3895. City property damage on Speicher Road listed at 1600. Emergency calls include a controlled burn and gas leak responses. Two youths remained in critical and serious condition after a Saturday head-on collision on US 59 near the Franklin County line.
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Lawrence
Wakarusa Drive
Kansas Highway 10
Crossgate
Brush Creek Drives
Highland Drive
West 23Rd Street
Overland Drive
Speicher Road
Colt S. Daniels
Long Lane
St. Joseph Health Center
Kansas City
U.S. Highway 59
Franklin County
Danielle Y. Eye
Baldwin
Children's Mercy Hospital
U.S. 59
Births Reported for Jeff and Brandi Wampler and Doug Rorick
In Oskaloosa and Lawrence a boy was born Monday to Jeff and Brandi Wampler and to Doug and Stephanie Rorick. The Journal-World notes its policy to correct significant errors and invites readers to contact editors with concerns.
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Jeff
Brandi Wampler
Oskaloosa
Doug
Stephanie Rorick
Lawrence
Journal-World
World.com
Lawrence Journal World contact and staff listing
The Lawrence Journal World provides subscriber service numbers and a long staff roster with editors and department heads including City Editor Mike Shields, News Editor John Taylor, Managing Editor Richard Brack, Sports Editor Chuck Woodling, Arts Editor Mindie Paget, and others. It lists contact emails, desk lines, and partner outlets 6News and World Online.
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Mike Shields
Ljworld.com
Wy. Ijworld
John Taylor
Ljworld
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Gardner
Chuck Woodling
Jworld
Mindie Paget
Mpaget
Iworld.com
Don Niccum
Jniccum
Jworld.com
Chad Lawhorn
Clawhorn
Wichita Bombardier workers ratify restructured contract
Machinists in Wichita approve a restructured deal at Bombardier Aerospace with concessions including a 3.5 percent pay raise reduction, a 2 percent lump sum in 2004 and 2005, higher health costs, and extended the contract to 2006. The agreement preserves Learjet 60 production, the flight test center, and the service center.
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Wichita
Bombardier Aerospace
Steve Rooney
Machinists
Rooney
Richard Wyly
Bombardier
James Kimbell
Owen
Lawrence School District faces cold weather decision
On January 23, amid subzero temperatures, Kansas districts canceled classes while Lawrence kept students in the cold after inspecting road conditions and forecasts. Transportation head Rick Gammill said parental opt out is allowed if conditions are unsafe. Some districts remained in session.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Rick Gammill
Dis * Trict
Trans*portation
Gammill
Eudora
Baldwin
Topeka
Olathe
Shawnee Mission
Blue Valley
Advertising campaign could sway Middle East resentment
Street survey at Borders Books asks if ads could alter anti-American sentiment in the Middle East. Respondents include Kevin Deveren, Mary Coral, and Tom Harman who doubt ads can override long held beliefs and anti-Americanism despite possible influence of careful messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borders Books, Music and Cafe
United States
Middle East
Tom Harman
Baldwin
Linwood
East Lawrence group hosts third annual YART benefit sale
East Lawrence Neighborhood Assn plans a 9 AM to 3 PM yard and art sale at New York School gym 936 NY with bake sale and local music. Participants donate 10 percent of sales. at least 100 dollars goes to the school. Proceeds fund home repair help and paint supplies via Roger Hill Volunteer Center credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lawrence
New York School
Association
Ed Tate
Tate
New York
Roger Hill Volunteer Center
Hobbs Park Memorial
Topeka Tax receipts on insurance premiums rise in February
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger called the $8.5 million in premium taxes collected a mixed blessing. The higher receipts improve state revenue but indicate Kansas consumers are paying more for insurance. Insurers in Kansas pay a 2 percent premium tax instead of corporate income taxes.
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Topeka
Kanas Insurance
Sandy Praeger
Praeger
Kansas
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Lawrence Douglas County
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Mark Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
World Online
Dave Toplikar
Ijworld.com
Lworld.com
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Abonner
L Jworld
Joe Lewis
Jlawis
Wichita Aerospace Workers
The
Machinists Union
Kimbell
By Abby Mills
Kevin Deveren
Mary Coral
Morgan Green
Kansas University
Richard Gwin
Journ
Neighborhood Group
Mike Belt
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