Lawrence Datebook listings for Friday and Saturday events
Community schedule including immunization clinics at Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, art education for preschoolers at Ballard Center, Handgame Tournament at Haskell University, Hunger Banquet by Ecumenical Ministries, zoning appeals and a convocation at local venues. Also library storytimes, Tenants to Homeowners open house, homelessness sleep-out, plant clinic, pancake sale, and a benefit pow wow at Haskell. Submit Datebook items by calling 832-6397 or mailing to P O Box 888.
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1771 Road
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Ijworld.com
Lawrence police report burglaries and numerous marriage licenses issued
A 45 year old Lawrence woman reported a 1985 Buick Regal stolen between 3 30 a m and 7 30 a m from West 31st Street 1900 block. Fire calls include false alarm and several smoke scares and detector malfunctions. The Douglas County District Court issued multiple marriage licenses listing dozens of couples with ages and towns such as Lawrence Eudora Baldwin Fort Leavenworth and Oskaloosa. The Journal World notes it prints limited police reports focusing on burglaries above $1 000 unless unusual and avoids naming victims unless warranted.
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West 31St Street
Journal-World
Williamses Welcomed Three New Babies This Week
Kevin Williams and Jacqueline Williams of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Tuesday. Chad Schmidt and Linda Schmidt of Oskaloosa welcomed a boy on Wednesday. Lois Brockman and Mario Johnson welcomed a boy on Wednesday.
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Kevin Williams
Jacqueline Williams
Lawrence
Chad
Linda Schmidt
Oskaloosa
Lois Brockman
Mario Johnson
Journal-World policy on corrections and contact info
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors and invites readers to report them by calling 785 832 7154 or emailing news ljworld com for editorial corrections.
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Lawrence Journal World Contact and Staff Directory Update
Local directory lists subscriber service hours and multiple contact lines for news tips obituaries and department editors at the Lawrence Journal World. It includes phone numbers emails and web addresses for city desk sports business living entertainment and partner outlets.
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Call City
Mike Shields
Ljworld.com
Thirst in Dust Bowl Legion Explores Faith and Salvation
In the Dust Bowl era drama Thirst set in Legion Oklahoma two Civilian Conservation Corps workers confront spiritual need as a water dowser visits the drought stricken town. The play directed by Canon Nicholas Park uses a minimal set and round stage with strong ensemble performances led by Carter Waite Scott Johnson and Brandon Ford as the preacher shaping a parable styled by Gordon. The production runs through Saturday at KU’s Inge Theatre Murphy Hall with KU English lecturer Sarah Young providing contact.
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Kevin Mayer
Kansas University
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Jessie Jo Cook
Robert Sturner
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Aaron Cable
Cordell Williams
Oklahoma
Cable
Carter R. Waite
Williams
Scott Johnson
Water Witcher
Justin Knudsen
Brandon Ford
Laura Leffler-McCabe
Ku’s
Murphy Hall
Leonard Pitts Jr Prizes and Nominations Highlight Career
The columnist has earned the 2001 ASNE Distinguished Writing Award for Commentary. He was a 1992 Pulitzer finalist and won 1997 AA Sunday and Feature Editors first place in commentary. Honors include recognitions from SPJ NAABJ and the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and three National Headliners Awards.
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American Society of Newspaper Editors
Tribune Media Services
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National Association of Black Journalists
Simon Wisenthal Center
National Headliners
Call Sound Off Line for Questions and Recording
Readers are invited to call 832-7297 to submit questions for the Sound Off segment. A recording prompts callers to leave their inquiry, with instructions to speak after the tone.
Kansas basketball after Bill Self's first season
KU students and staff offer mixed views on the Jayhawks under new coach Bill Self. Lunaxé calls them awesome and notes strides, comparing the team to a new pair of underwear that becomes part of you. Rachel Parker says they are inexperienced but a good start. Garrett Halton says better than Roy Williams era, patience needed for system to take hold.
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Kansas
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Rachel Parker
Chicago
Garrett Halton
Lawrence
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Topeka Man Arrested After Entry, Knife Threat At Ex-Wife Home
Lawrence Police booked a 24 year old Topeka man after he entered his ex wife's Lawrence home with a kitchen knife, pushed her, and refused to let her leave. The woman had minor injuries. He was previously warned to stay away and held in Douglas County Jail on aggravated battery criminal restraint and criminal trespass with a $3,500 bond.
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Lawrence
Topeka
West Fourth Street
Mike Pattrick
Douglas County
Kansas English as a Second Language Teachers Conference
Nearly 300 Kansas educators attend the 22nd Annual Conference of the Kansas Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages at Fort Hays State University March 12 13. The program centers on No Child Left Behind funding issues and court rulings about state funding. Registered participants will take part in an English learner assessment workshop and sessions with U S Department of Education officials. Registration contact Bernice Altenhofen at 785 238-8319 or BernieAltenhofen usd475.org. AN OPENING VOLLEY.
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Bernice Altenhofen
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Homeownership Grant Aims to Help Disabled Buyers
The Home of Your Own Grant offers up to 15000 dollars to assist disabled first-time buyers with accessibility modifications or down payment. Eligibility requires a disability that limits a life activity, low to moderate income, two years of steady income, two years of solid bill payment history, and attendance at a First Time Homebuyer Workshop. A March 13 session at United Way Building 2518 Ridge Court starts at 9 45 a m, with budget counseling at the same address via 749 4224.
Open house for early education rooms and health symposium
Open house by Success By 6 Coalition and Brookcreek Learning Center marks opening of two new early education classrooms at Lawrence High School and Edgewood Homes with 5:30 to 7 p m sessions. The LHS room serves teen parents and preschoolers, while Edgewood serves toddlers to 5 years. Programs target low to moderate income families.
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