Lecompton rummage sale boosts pride center funds
Lecompton Community Pride hosts its annual rummage sale today and Saturday at the city Community Center 620 Woodson Ave. Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday with a bag sale 12 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds fund utilities and renovation of the old high school. An autographed 2009 10 KU basketball, antiques and estates donation add to the varied items. Silent auction and meals served.
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Eudora Wellness Fair and Local Civic Events Spotlight
The Eudora Wild Over Wellness health fair runs 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Building with free screenings from Lawrence Memorial Hospital and senior services from Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging. Activities include a 5K walk run by the Lions Club, a bicycle rodeo, helmet giveaways, and close-ups of local emergency equipment. Baldwin City hosts a Coffee and Conversation on incentives for economic development and April mural planning as community members prepare for a storefront mural project with a design team selection after a public forum.
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Funding changes threaten rural at risk funding in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers hear proposals that would cap high density at risk funding to districts with at least 2500 students and 60 percent free lunch eligibility. Destry Brown notes rural districts would lose support, while urban areas face different challenges from poverty tied to age and crime. The hearings continue as Rep. Campbell aims to move a final bill before April adjournment, with wrap up scheduled after May 1.
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Local vet helps lead school board bid in Douglas County
Hollinger a vegetation control specialist for Douglas County Public Works since 2006 seeks a seat on the school board. He wants stronger schools while noting equity funding and curriculum support as top priorities. He earlier studied at Kansas State University 1990 to 1995 and worked in farming and landscaping before public service. Filing deadline June 1 with primary August 1 and general election November 7.
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House Fire Contained. No Neighboring Dwellings Damaged
Firefighters contained a windy fast moving blaze to a single house by 2 55 PM with a second alarm. initial dozen crews grew to about twenty, the home significantly damaged and occupants displaced. Red Cross assistance possible while residents advised to avoid outdoor burns. Public safety reporter Conrad Swanson.
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Kennedy Elementary to name new principal Chalita Middleton
The Lawrence district selects Chalita Middleton of Kansas City Kansas as Kennedy Elementary principal pending board approval and a July 1 start. Middleton, 18-year educator, will replace Cris Anderson who retires after seven years at Kennedy and 38 total in education.
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