Nonemergency ambulance ride ends in fatal crash with bull
An 80 year old man, Orvil E. Fisher of rural Baldwin, died after the ambulance he rode in overturned following a collision with a wandering bull on US 59 south of Lawrence. Three paramedics were treated and released. Fisher had called for nonemergency transport to Lawrence Memorial Hospital for breathing trouble. The bull was killed. owner not identified. Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
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Orvil E. Fisher
Baldwin
Columbia-Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Lawrence- Douglas County
Norma Jordon
Fisher
Marvin
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Ently
Chase
Jordon
Veterans keep active on homefront in local posts
Retired soldiers stay active via the American Legion VFW and DAV in Lawrence. Posts like Dorsey-Liberty 14 and Alforde-Clark VFW exceed 500 members with DAV Jayhawk around 200. Leaders cite service, social events, and aid as reasons for continued involvement. The groups host patriotic activities place flags hold events and assist veterans hospitals and medical needs. They unite on Veterans Day for a joint ceremony at the DAV led by the American Legion hall on West Sixth Street.
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America
American Legion
Lawrence
Dorsey-Liberty American Legion
VFW
Alforde-Clark Post
DAV Jayhawk
Tom Meek
Legion
The
DAV
American Legion Hall
Sixth St
Vietnam
Korea
Fisher
Township Growth Pulse Shapes Open Space Debate
In Sarcoxie Township Jefferson County residents favor preserving agricultural and open space while allowing growth. A nine month survey of 143 of 525 households found 65 percent support growth with safeguards, 25 percent want growth encouraged, and 11 percent call for limits. Public meeting set for Nov. 24 at Sunnyside School to discuss results.
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Jefferson County
Sarcoxie Township
Sarah Dean
Lawrence
Wellman Road
Midland Junction
Dean
Sunnyside
13Th
Jefferson County Commission
Bill Rhodes
Topeka
Sarcoxie
Ruth Sneegas
Lawrence Mayor Bonnie Augustine Hosts Evening Chat
Join the Journal-World chat tonight at 8 p.m. to discuss local issues with Lawrence Mayor Bonnie Augustine. Access the live web chat via ljworld.com/chat.
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Lawrence
Bonnie Augustine
Journal-World
lJworld.com
KU Students Seek Diversity Course Requirement
Kansas University students and faculty push a plan to require a course on American cultural diversity. The ad hoc committee argues current offerings do not guarantee cultural exposure while debates focus on possible impacts on majors and workloads.
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Kansas University
America
Rochelle Votan
U.S
Strong Hall
Lorie Powell
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