Fire Station No 1 and Senior Center Move Toward Shared Lease
Lawrence officials weigh finalizing a cooperation agreement among the city county and senior center to lease the building housing Fire Station No 1 and the senior center. Bids for the renovation are due Tuesday with construction planned to start December 1. City Commission meets at 5 p.m. at City Hall to review staff recommendations ahead of a possible lease and project finalization.
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Thai air base rescue pilot recalls Vietnam service
County reporter Elvyn Jones recounts Eric Walther an Air Force veteran who flew C-47 missions in 1971 72. Walther describes the Bangkok midair collision scene VIP shuttles to Kathmandu Nepal and dangerous resupply missions. He served from 1953 to 1974 earning a Distinguished Flying Cross and later worked for GE TRW and Berry Plastics before retiring.
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LINK holiday dinner volunteers anchor 30 year Lawrence tradition
Engstrom describes a festive LINK Thanksgiving as organizers seek about 100 volunteers to assemble, serve, or deliver meals. The massive operation uses 16 gallons of milk, 90 pies, 40 pans each stuffing and mashed potatoes, and 35 turkeys roasted by Maceli's, with volunteer help spanning decades.
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LINK seeks volunteers for Thanksgiving meal program
Deb Engstrom of LINK invites volunteers for a large Thanksgiving meal serving all comers. Shifts include food reception, meal packing, home-delivery packing and delivery, and on-site serving. Call 218-9347 or email deb5550 att.net to sign up in advance.
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Lottery Draws Powerball Mega Millions and Lucky for Life
Saturday Powerball numbers 12 14 26 48 51 with Powerball 13. Friday Mega Millions 10 22 42 61 69 with Megaplier 3. Thursday Lucky for Life 2 4 8 38 47 with Life Ball 6.
Lawrence births list shows multiple newborns this Sunday
William and Jimine Miller of Lawrence welcome a girl this Sunday. Kyle and April Weese of Lawrence welcome a girl this Sunday. Chelsea Hunt of Lawrence adds a boy this Sunday. Travis and Whitney Waugh of Lawrence welcome a boy this Sunday.
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Journal-World Corrects Signficant Errors Policy
The Journal-World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors. Readers are instructed to call 832-7154 or email news ljworld.com to report mistakes.
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