Relay For Life fundraiser organized after loss in family
Lawrence resident Shelle Arnold launches a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Douglas County. The first in a three part series recalls Becky Arnold, 26, diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, as she walked with her son Adam, wearing a survivor sash and a shaved head, while a luminary candle honored her.
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Shelle Arnold
Barb Gorman
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Douglas County
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Lawrence
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Adam
Arnold honors late friend at track luminary event
Becky Arnold remembered at a track luminary event after her death on April 21 2008 six days before her 28th birthday. The survivor describes the moment as moving and vows to help others. The story references RELAY page 2A for further details.
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Douglas County Relay For Life at Free State High
Relay For Life of Douglas County runs 7 p.m. June 8 to 7 a.m. June 9 at Free State High track. Event is free and open. Activities include colors presentation at 6:45 p.m., opening ceremony and survivors lap at 7 p.m., luminaria at 9:15 p.m., and a 5:30 a.m. closing ceremony. Keynote speaker Dr. Rod Barnes, a leukemia survivor. Fundraising goal is $175,000 with donations via relayfor life org or at the event.
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Natural burial area sparks Kansas first in Oak Hill
A May breeze moves grass by three smooth rocks marking a burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. City records show a body buried there with no headstone or name, reflecting Lawrence’s 2008 start of a natural burial section in the northwest corner, the state’s first.
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Petroleum engineering degree gains popularity at KU
Growing job prospects and high starting pay drive KU students toward petroleum engineering. From 2006 to 2010 the program awarded an average of 4.4 bachelor’s degrees yearly, but this spring 13 degrees were earned and over 35 freshmen enrolled in introductory courses this year.
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Ostermann
Kids Dive Into Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center Opening
Logan Farmer, a twelve year old from Lawrence, braces himself as he slides down a water slide at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center on opening day. Warm weather drew many families and visitors to the downtown pool for the season start.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center
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Jenadieve Dalton
Books COMING MONDAY Karrey Britt series on Relay for Life
A featured Arts and Entertainment item previews Karrey Britt's forthcoming series on the Relay for Life event in Douglas County. The piece notes the Monday start and highlights the ongoing community focus on the fundraiser.
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Relay For Life
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