Sales tax plan eyed to fund health care expansion
Lawrence and Douglas County officials floated an $8.4 million expansion for the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department Bert Nash Center and Douglas County Visiting Nurses. A one cent countywide sales tax could finance the plan plus parks and a new jail, with property tax relief aiding school district plans for a second high school. Valley View Care Home vacancy looms as the board weighs site moves for the Visiting Nurses near the hospital complex.
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Branson honored by Lawrence Rotary as Paul Harris Fellow
Former Kansas state representative Jessie Branson, long active in education and health causes, was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Lawrence Rotary Club. The ceremony recalled her 10 years in the House, advocacies for prenatal care, preschool special education, and nursing home staffing, plus decades of community service in Douglas County.
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Tonganoxie school board sets priorities for spending money
The Tonganoxie School Board after hours of debate agreed to fund additional teacher positions from the local option budget if needed. They prioritized upgrades to computers and ADA renovations while planning roof and HVAC work, with LOB approval set for May 24.
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Cable firms unsure of new FCC rule impact on rates
Sunflower Cablevision serving about 25 000 subscribers in Douglas County expects little effect from FCC rules starting Sunday. Manager Dennis Knipfer notes rates have been low and a 7 percent countrywide reduction may not apply locally. He cites $18.50 basic service, $20.23 with taxes, and foresees no change to remote control fees or hookup charges. The company will decide in coming weeks how rates adjust while maintaining service value.
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Obituary notices for Curtis and Sharp families in Kansas area
In 1976 Mrs Sharp ran Hiway Grocery in Ashland before moving to Ulysses after retirement. She joined the American Legion Auxiliary and Home Demonstration Unit. Survivors include daughter Deana Coffey and son Darrell Joe Sharp with five grandchildren, a foster grandchild, and eight great grandchildren. Memorials to Western Prairie Nursing Home in care of Phillips Mortuary. Mass of Christian burial for Conrad Joseph Curtis, 62, of rural Lawrence, was set for Friday at Corpus Christi Church with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery. He was a Navy veteran, former Clinton Township trustee, and member of multiple organizations. He died May 9, 1994. Survivors include Virginia Mae Evans Curtis, daughter Monica, sons Michael Kevin and Larry, sister Agnes Cox, and six grandchildren. Memorials to Hospice of Douglas County.
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Survey on high school bond support questioned by board
A high school bond survey, showing 59 percent voted in the 1990 referendum and 57 percent of voters supporting the bond, was labeled invalid by board member Tom Murray-Murray for misrepresenting community backing. KU professor Maynard-Moody urged caution in interpretation citing bandwagon recall effects. Board member Renee Karr suggested adding a city map to identify where support is strongest and weakest. Maynard-Moody will estimate costs for such a map. the district paid him 6785 dollars.
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