Kansas ranks last in VA service in state history
Topeka reports KCVA has one service representative per 11 000 veterans, far under national norms. The agency shed offices amid cuts, enrollment sits around 13 percent, and analysts estimate 14 000 eligible veterans go unserved. Legislation may redirect 900 000 from public broadcasting to boost staff and benefits.
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Lawrence cancer patient keeps humor amid terminal diagnosis
Brooks, a third shift worker in Lawrence, discusses living with stage four cancer and ongoing chemotherapy. He believes there is no cure and accepts mortality, while praising Lawrence Memorial Hospital and cherishing life despite incurable disease. He notes family heart history and regrets not having colonoscopy earlier.
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Attorney general plans brief for Supreme Court in Snyder case
Kansas AG Steve Six plans a friend of the court brief early this week on behalf of Albert Snyder, father of a Marine suing the Westboro Baptist Church, after a 10.9 million judgment was reduced and an appeal reached the Supreme Court as the church claims deaths are divine punishment. Five Kansas cities join a rival atrazine lawsuit seeking 75 thousand dollars each to cover water treatment costs, while a Manhattan professor of Middle East politics Michael Suleiman, 76, dies after shaping Kansas State’s political science efforts and advising Carter on peace talks.
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KU cancer center hunts NCI designation amid donor push
Jensen reports the center moves toward NCI designation with two associate director roles open and emphasizes the economic and health benefits of funding. He notes KU drug development progress with three drugs in Phase I trials and urges continued donor support as regional access to top cancer research remains limited.
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Johnson County
Harwood district pushes stadium project costs up
Harwood board members in 2008 approved over 18 million dollars for athletic stadiums and fields at both high schools. The district has allocated about 15 million to date. The LHS press box will push total cost beyond 15 million with long term better facilities than modular options.
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Scott Morgan
Shelter donations urged for Lawrence abuse center
The Willow Domestic Violence Center in Lawrence seeks in kind gifts including twin sheets pillows twin beds diapers hygiene items and hair products to aid residents and survivors. Donations can be arranged through Jan Sheridan at 865 3956 jsheridan willow dvcenter org or the admin office at 331 2034 or via willowdvcenter org. Call Sound Off at 832 7297 with questions.
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Willow Domestic Violence Center
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Willowdvcenter.org
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