Reading instructor wins 2011 Bobs Award at Schwegler
Renee Rabin, a Title I reading interventionist at Schwegler School, is the Lawrence School District’s 2011 Bobs Award winner, receiving a $10,000 prize. Rabin, in her third year in the district, said the honor will motivate her to work harder as educators praised her contributions, with the award funded by the Lawrence Schools Foundation from donors sharing the Bob name and anonymity.
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Moran urges spending cuts at Lawrence library meeting
Senator Jerry Moran spoke to about 80 residents at the Lawrence Public Library on Monday urging decisive federal spending cuts. The report notes his call for fiscal restraint and a tighter federal budget as a key local issue.
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Lawrence Tops Manhattan In Energy Efficiency Contest
Margaret Tran coordinates the Take Charge Challenge in Lawrence as the city overtakes Manhattan in a regional energy efficiency contest, marking progress after a period of sustained effort.
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Bill James News: Baseball Numbers Meet True Crime
Bill James, famed for baseball statistics, expands into true crime with a new book. He blends numeric analysis with crime storytelling, aiming to attract both sports fans and crime readers.
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Emergency crews head to Reading for Joplin recovery
Douglas County residents have deployed to help Reading after a tornado devastated the area Saturday night. Teri Smith says two Lawrence fire chiefs, Bill Stark and Sean Coffey, join the Northeast Kansas incident management team with Stark as incident commander and Coffey as planning chief. The team assists Lyon County’s emergency management director in recovery efforts.
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How to Help Tornado Victims Through Red Cross Aid
American Red Cross urges donations to aid tornado victims. Douglas County executive director stresses that money only supports relief, not other goods. Text REDCROSS to 90999 for a 10 dollar donation or donate online at redcross.org. Call 843-3550 for credit card gifts, or mail checks to 2518 Ridge Court Lawrence KS 66046 labeled Joplin Tornado or Reading Tornado. Red Cross volunteers from Douglas County prepare for deployment to Reading and Joplin, Missouri.
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Kansas Holds C Grade In State Dental Health Report
The Pew Charitable Trusts findings show Kansas unchanged with a C while 22 states rose and 27 earned A or B. Kansas met four benchmarks including sealant application by hygienists and 45 percent Medicaid-enrolled kids receiving services, but faltered on sealant coverage in high risk schools and fluoridation of community water systems. Lawrence distributes fluoridated water. Wichita also fluoridates.
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Triplets Arrive At LMH After Early Labor Plan Change
Johanna Thomas delivered triplets at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after an unplanned early labor. The births occurred during the early hours of Monday ending a quarter century since LMH last delivered triplets.
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