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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1994
Page
4
Lawrence High School confirms an annual student drug use survey created by DCCCA. About 150 seniors were surveyed last year and all sophomores this year. Principal Brad Tate says results are not confidential and will guide policy and education improvements.
Call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to leave a question. A recording will prompt you to record your inquiry for Sound Off.
More than 200 participants are expected in Lawrence for the Kansas Daughters of the American Revolution Conference at the Holidome 200 McDonald Drive Monday through Wednesday. Special events include a speech by Mrs Donald Shattuck Blair president general at the final banquet, recognition of Shannon Curry a Quail Run sixth grader as state winner of the American Essay Contest, and a workshop on preserving paper documents and photographs. Co chairs are Mrs Kenneth Beal and Mrs Fred Bell.
An auction at Haskell Indian Nations University raises funds for the athletic department. Items include sports memorabilia Native American art jewelry and pottery with viewing starting at 8:30 a.m. and bidding at 10 a.m. Gary Tanner says several donations come from the Kansas City Chiefs including autographed shoes worn by Neil Smith.
Kickapoo Nation School hosts a kindergarten roundup for children born by Dec 31, 1994, on April 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. North of Topeka and southwest of Hiawatha, attendees bring CDIB, immunization card, Social Security card, and birth certificate. Educational programs, art, vision and hearing screenings, meals and transport on request. hearing screenings by appointment morning. Also auction info call 749-8459 for Tanner, John Morris, or Jerry Tuckwin. North Lawrence Improvement Association meets 7 p.m. Monday at IOOF Hall. FMC representatives will discuss operations. Jan Johnson speaks on a proposed fast-pitch field in North Lawrence.
DATEBOOK lists a 4 p.m. Children and adults program and a 7:30 p.m. adults program at Lawrence Public Library. 6:30 p.m. potluck by Oread Neighborhood Assn. at Ecumenical Christian Ministries. Deb Spencer will discuss water gardens at Water's Edge. 6:35 p.m. Douglas County Commission meets at county courthouse to discuss metal detector request for the law enforcement center. 7 p.m. Resource Center Series covers Women and Breast Cancer at Pine Room, Kansas Union. Saturday 8 a.m. Shamrock Shuffle 5 kilometer run starts behind Johnny's Tavern. entry fee benefiting THRILL.
Voters are asked via Access to answer two questions. First whether extended jobless benefits should apply to workers in retraining programs with category 3500 for yes and 3501 for no. Second whether first class stamp price should rise to 32 cents. Poll results are non scientific.
A 3 year old Shih Tzu mix was mentioned in an accident at 13th and Tennessee. Dora Johnson, 63, of Mound City, was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Ambulance calls include medical emergencies, a refused patient, and an auto accident. Marriage licenses issued list multiple couples. Pets for adoption and local births and dismissals noted. A reporter’s error corrected a concert date for Lecompton.
The memo lists department editors and contact numbers for the Journal-World. It notes upcoming items such as KU spring football and county malls installing metal detectors at the jail visitors area. It invites story ideas and provides news tip hotlines and delivery times for Lawrence readers.
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