Lawrence Datebook Highlights Local Meetings and Clinics
A dense schedule spans Tuesday to Thursday with events across Douglas and Lawrence. Immunization clinics at 200 Maine run daily, health screenings for seniors at multiple sites, and a busy slate of city council, commission, and organizational meetings. Notable talks include Frank Thompson on the Alamo and David Broder on political and economic challenges at the Lied Center. Public notices invite participation and volunteer groups outline hours and locations.
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Veritas Christian School Book
N. Mich
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
Douglas County Commission
Mass
Lecompton
Elmore St
Kaw Valley Blue Bird Assn
Mike Hayden
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
First Presbyterian Church
Clinton Parkway
Veritas Christian
Eudora Health
Pinecrest II
Walnut St
Lawrence Public Library
Melanie Dill
Douglas County Association of
Lawrence Parkinson's
Frank Thompson
Burge Union
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
Eighth St
Lawrence
City Hall
Sixth and
Massachusetts Streets
Douglas County Genealogical Society
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Board
LMH
Lawrence- Douglas County Health Department
Babcock Place
David Broder
Washington Post
Lawrence-Douglas County
Ballard Center
Elm St
Record of Saturday incidents and divorces granted
Police log items list smoke detector malfunctions false alarms and a building fire at various addresses. Divorces granted include pairs: Eric K. Miller with Michelle A. Miller, Jeremy J. Williams with Shelby E. Williams, Joseph Paul Bosco with Heather M. Kollenberg, Lance Alexander Ford with Lori Sue Ford, Christopher Earl with Staci A. Earl, and Harold H. Polston with Flossie J. Polston. The Journal-World notes it does not print all police reports and outlines reporting practices.
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Jeremy J. Williams
Lawrence
Shelby E. Williams
Overland Park
Joseph Paul Bosco
Heather M. Kollenberg
Lance Alexander Ford
Lori Sue Ford
Christopher Earl
Staci A. Earl
Harold H. Polston
Spring Hill
Flossie J. Polston
Journal-World
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reports no births Sunday
Lawrence Memorial Hospital recorded zero births on Sunday, noting a quiet end to the week in the maternity ward. The hospital did not report any complications or notable incidents related to births during the period.
Journal-World invites readers to report errors
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com if they believe an error occurred, reflecting a commitment to accuracy and reader engagement.
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Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Journal-World Contacts and Subscriber Information
Subscriptions billing and delivery details for Journal-World with in town redelivery guarantees. Lists newsroom contacts including City Editor Mike Shields and editors for News, Living, Sports, Entertainment, and Opinion. Provides external partners and advertising circulation contacts.
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John Taylor
Jworld
Mike Shields
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Ljworld
Chuck Woodling
Cwoodling
Mindie Paget
Mpaget
Jworld.com
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Ljworld.com
Chad Lawhorn
Clawhorn
Community Blood Center seeks volunteers for donor outreach drives
Volunteers are recruited to call registered donors to remind them of upcoming blood drives. The week of March 29 targets the April 2 drive at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and the week of April 5 promotes the April 12 drive at Kansas University. The center provides donor lists and offers home calling options.
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Community Blood Center
Hasold Drive
Eric Edwards
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Kansas University
Ican
Baldwin Senior Center
Kathryn Russell
Trademark ownership of March Madness confirmed
The term March Madness is trademarked and owned jointly by the NCAA and the Illinois High School Association. A U.S. District Court ruling last September upheld the mark in a dispute with a Texas marketing firm that argued the phrase was generic, allowing use only under licensing.
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NCAA
Illinois High School Assn
U.S
Texas
Sound Off Caller Instructions
The note directs listeners to phone 832-7297 to ask Sound Off questions. A recorded prompt urges callers to leave a question after the tone. It outlines the required action and provides the contact process for participation.
On the Street: Hybrid Car Question in South Park
Abby Mills reports street polls from South Park about interest in hybrid cars. Residents discuss fuel efficiency, environmental impact, and cost concerns as trends in city transport emerge.
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South Park
Local residents weigh hybrid car buys in mixed opinions
Leah Cotorceanu a Johnson County Community College junior in Lawrence says she has no money now but plans to buy when affordable. Eric Mace in Topeka favors buying a hybrid to help the environment, but not a tree hugger. Ann Plautz of Kansas City needs a minivan and says hybrids aren’t available. Bobby Marefat a doctor finds the upfront price still too high after math shows limited gas savings.
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Leah Cotorceanu
Johnson County Community College
Lawrence
Eric Mace
Topeka
Ann Plautz
Kansas City
Bobby Marefat
Sunflower Broadband Meeting Agenda Highlights at City Hall
Agenda highlights list a 6:35 p.m. meeting Tuesday at City Hall at Sixth and Massachusetts streets. Documents are available online at www.lawrenceks.org Channel 25 will cover Sunflower Broadband.
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City Hall
Sixth
Massachusetts
Sunflower Broadband
Lawrenceks.org
City to weigh rezoning at Sixth and Wakarusa
The Lawrence City Commission will review a rezoning plan for the northwest corner of Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive that conflicts with Wal-Mart's proposal for the site. The decision could shape the future use of the property and impact nearby development plans.
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Wakarusa
Lawrence City Commission
Sixth Street
Wakarusa Drive
Wal-Mart
West 15Th Street
Research Park Drive
City of
Lawrence
Orchards Golf Course
Lawrence Avenue
Delaware Commons
Delaware Street
East 12Th
East 13Th Streets
Gastinger Walker Harden
Delaware Street LLC
Marci Francisco
Alan Bowes
Homeowners Inc
Pine Ridge Plaza
S. Iowa St
Peridian Group Inc
Pine Ridge Plaza LLC
Douglas County
Planning Commission
The
Traffic Safety Commission
Crestline Drive
Clinton Parkway
24Th Terrace
North Third
Locust Streets
Conn
Congressional Drive
West Sixth Street
Overland Drive
Queens Road
Avalon Road
Ninth Street
Cambridge Road
Legends
Alvamar Inc
City Commission
6Wak Land Investment LLC
Carolena Ltd
Henrysflower LLC
Folks Road
Wal-Mart Seeks 132000 Sq Ft Store But Zoning Limits 80000 Sq Ft
Wal-Mart plans a 132000 square foot store while the local zoning ordinance caps new building size at 80000 square feet. The dispute centers on whether the retailer can secure a variance or rezone to proceed. Community officials weigh economic benefits against density and traffic concerns.
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Wal-Mart
City March for Meals Month Proclaimed and meeting actions
The city proclaims March as March for Meals Month and approves consent items including March 9 city commission minutes, minutes from Public Health Board January 26 Smoking Task Force February and Traffic Safety Commission March 1, and all claims. It approves liquor licenses for Jack Flanigans Bar Grill JB Stouts The Jazzhaus Glass House Liquor and appointments to Historic Resources Commission and Traffic Safety Commission.
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City Commission
Public Health Board
Smoking Task Force
Traffic Safety Commission
Jack Flanigans Bar & Grill
24Th St
JB Stouts
Wakarusa Drive
Jazzhaus
Mass
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Richard Brack
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Michael Bradley
Interfaith Caring Neighbors
Roger Hill
United Way of
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Glass House Liquor
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Sven Alstrom
Historic Resources Commission
David J. Hamby
KCR International
Macpp Cooperative
Special Recreation Fund
Old Home Depot Inc
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Roy Conley
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