Lawrence Datebook Highlights Local Meetings and Library Events
A dense lay schedule lists informational meetings at the Lawrence Public Library on Chinese adoptions and family storytimes, immunization clinics at the health department, and various public meetings including the Douglas County Commission, city and township boards. Also noted are lectures, storytimes, a farmers market, and community programs at the Dole Institute and local venues.
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Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
Douglas County Commission
Mass
Allen Fieldhouse
Mary Burchill
Farmers Market
Vermont Street
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Douglas County
Sixth St
Suite A
Lawrence
Sixth and
Massachusetts Streets
Wakarusa
31St St
Kanwaka Township
U.S. Highway 40
Lawrence- Douglas County Health Department
Babcock Place
Lawrence Marine Corps
Dole Institute of Politics
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
W. Sixth Street
American Red Cross
First Christian Church
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Datebook submission contact details for Lawrence
To submit items for consideration in Datebook call 832-6397 or write to Datebook P O Box 888 Lawrence 66044. Datebook email is datebook at ijworld.com.
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Datebook
P.O
Lawrence
Ijworld.com
Fire and animal reports from Lawrence area emergency logs
Lawrence Douglas County Fire & Medical logged several calls including a building fire on 1327 N H, hazmat release investigation with no hazmat, gas leaks, and smoke detector activations. Lawrence Humane Society report noted several stray dogs including terrier mix and pit bull at large. The Journal-World notes it omits many police report details to protect victims.
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Lawrence-Douglas
eHazmat
26Th St
Engel Road
Eighth St
15Th St
Iowa
Lawrence Humane Society
Journal-World
Peabees Births Feature Local Birth Announcements
In Eudora and Lawrence families welcomed new babies this Saturday. Teri Breeze and Doug Stevens of Eudora report a boy. Sara and Aleks Sedricks of Lawrence announce a girl. Randy and Julie Van Foeken of Lawrence greet a boy.
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Teri Breeze
Doug Stevens
Eudora
Sara
Aleks Sedricks
Lawrence
Randy
Julie van Foeken
Journal-World invites error reports and corrections
The Journal-World notes it corrects significant errors upon editors' attention. Readers may call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report corrections.
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Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Journal World contact and staff directory excerpt
Local contact numbers and staff emails listed for LJW News Center. Includes city editor Mike Shields and editors across departments, plus citizen access lines, subscriptions, and advertising contacts. Mentions partners 6News and World Online with staff roles and emails.
Dole urges bipartisanship after election
Former Sen. Bob Dole told reporters in San Jose that both major parties must set bitterness aside and work with President Bush. He noted bipartisan Senate success, urged conciliation, and dismissed talk of a draft, saying it is not needed.
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San Jose
Calif
Bob Dole
Senate
Kansas
Bush
Dole
Supreme Court
Florida
America
DLR Group to Manage Lawrence School Bond Program
Lawrence Public Schools plans to hire DLR Group as program and construction managers if the bond issue passes. The district aims to budget about 9 percent for the firm, though final terms will be negotiated. Tom Bracciano, operations director, notes DLR Group provides engineering and architecture services.
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Lawrence Public Schools
DLR Group
Tom Bracciano
United States
Community voices urge support for Lawrence Memorial Hospital expansion
Area residents from varied backgrounds weigh in at Checkers regarding donations to fund Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s expansion. David Omar notes it’s a business yet worth contributing. Cathy Owens supports a better local facility for future injuries. John Bighorse argues expansion benefits the community. Deanna McWilliams backs advancing hospital services to avoid trips to Kansas City or Topeka.
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David Omar
Lawrence
Deanna McWilliams
Kansas City
Topeka
Downtown pursuit ends in 3 car crash in Lawrence
KU patrol chases gray Delta 88 through downtown Lawrence ending when it rear ended a stopped Aurora and pushed it into a Chevrolet pickup. Three injured, two lightly, all stable at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Dyer and Tisdale uninjured. Police seek speed details as pursuit lasted under a minute.
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Ninth
Massachusetts
KU Set
Gary Wieden
10Th
Ohio
Ninth Street
Baker University
Rachelle Dyer
Jill Tisdale
Dyer
Aurora
Wieden
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McDonald Drive
Jim Haines
Westar Energy
Lied Center
Eudora City Hall
Seventh St
Traffic Safety Commission
City Hall
Priscilla Howe
Celed
Kresge
Call City
Mike Shields
Ichard Brack
Ijworld
John Taylor
Ljworld
Mshields
Ann Gardner
Agardner
Chuck Woodling
Cwoodling
Mindle Paget
Mpaget
Jon Niccum
Jniccum
Chad Lawhorn
Clawhorn
Cody Howard
Howard
Sunflowerbroadband
World Online
Dave Toplikar
al Bonner
Abonner
Jworld
Joe Lewis
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Ottawa
Forest Park
DLR
By Abby Mills
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Cathy Owens
John Bighorse
Haskell Indian Nations University
Pawhuska
Okla
Jay Senter
Bill Snead
Ora & Mazda
Capitol Federal Savings
True Blue
Mazda
Federal Office of
At Capfed.com
Apeka, Kansas
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