On the Street: NCAA eligibility rules spark mixed views
Pedestrian opinions on Massachusetts Street question whether NCAA standards are fair. Ben Butin of St Simons Island Ga says standards are fine for inclusion while others feel bias affects eligibility and that schools should admit willing students. Readers urged to share thoughts at LJWorld and Ifworld dot com.
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Ottawa and Lawrence Teens Welcome Thurs Future Daughters
Kyle and Raleigh Rosner of Ottawa welcomed a girl on Thursday. Jade Lencke of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Thursday.
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Lawrence
Winterize water features for Lawrence gardens
Prepare ponds and water features for freezing temperatures in Lawrence mid to late November. Focus on cleaning debris, disconnecting and blowing out plumbing, and deciding whether to shut down pumps or keep them running with guidance from a water garden specialist.
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Winter pond care tips from Jennifer Smith on plants and fish
Jennifer Smith outlines how to keep ponds open in freezing weather with bubblers, pumps, or deicers. She advises against feeding fish under 50 degrees, notes hardy fish can survive a 24 inch deep pond, and explains plant overwintering choices for hardy versus tropical species. Nets help limit debris, and discarded plants should be composted or trashed to prevent waterways contamination.
Li sentenced for human trafficking and promoting prostitution
Li received sentences for human trafficking and promoting the sale of sexual relations, running concurrently for a total of 41 months in custody. He faces deportation after serving his term, as prosecutors noted potential federal charges were not part of the plea.
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Public safety contact for Caitlin Doornbos
Public safety reporter Caitlin Doornbos can be reached at 813-7146 or cvdoornbos ljworld.com.
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Yoland Reeves to Celebrate 96th Birthday in Eudora
The Reeves family of Eudora Kansas invites friends and relatives to honor Yoland Reeves with a birthday gathering on Saturday November 21 2015 from 1 to 3 PM at the Eudora Community Center 1630 Elm. Guests are asked to attend in person rather than bring cards or gifts. The note closes with affectionate wishes from Judy Rick Phyllis Melinda and Janice.
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KU Senate weighs actions after campus calls for inclusion
University Senate leaders pledged action after a town hall showed concerns over discrimination. Departments including African American Studies and American Studies criticized KU administration for alleged suppression of student discontent while supporting Black Student Union demands. The Rock Chalk Invisible Hawk posted a list of demands and the Student Executive Committee backed them 6-3 with one abstention.
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Kansas senior from Lawrence finalist for Rhodes scholarship
KU Honors Program selected Alex Kong of Lawrence to compete for the Rhodes Scholarship with finalists from St. Louis region for interviews on November 20 and 21. Kong, son of Man and Sue Kong, graduates this spring in pharmaceutical studies and aims for a PharmD and a PhD in pharmaceutical chemistry.
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