Should cursive writing matter for students
Lawrence residents share views on cursive importance with mixed stances. Lane Eisenbart says not very important but unreadable writing could hinder reading. Ben Ozonoff notes moderate importance for limited computer access. Cody Stuber calls it a lost art and largely unnecessary.
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Lane Eisenbart
Lawrence
Ben Ozonoff
Cody Stuber
Sims trails KU all time rushing leader than Henley
Irving Texas native James Sims enters Saturday’s game versus West Virginia with 3,185 career rushing yards. He trails leader June Henley by 656 and second place Tony Sands by 603, needing an unlikely 219 yards per game over three remaining contests given his 78 yard per game average.
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Irving
Texas
West Virginia
June Henley
Tony Sands
Henley
LS BIRTHS Amanda Moeller and Puckett Families Welcome Two Girls
Amanda F Moeller of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Thursday. Caleb Puckett and Sayanti Ganguly Puckett of Ottawa welcomed a girl on Thursday.
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Amanda F. Moeller
Lawrence
Caleb Puckett
Sayanti Ganguly Puckett
Ottawa
On the Record Law Enforcement Report
There were no incidents to report Thursday in the law enforcement update.
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LAW Enforcement
Couple Faces Financial Strain Over Premature Birth
William son’s family appeals for help as Kyler Parker and Parker Pape navigate a high risk pregnancy. A Facebook page Kindness for Kyler keeps friends updated while doctors delay labor until lungs develop, highlighting November Prematurity Awareness Month and the high cost of premie clothes and diapers.
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Police honors highlight community bravery and service
The ceremony recognized Shanks for a commendation and cited multiple citizens and officers for acts aiding safety. Nicole Calloway Samantha Robbins of Presto and Valerie Blanton Lydia Sierra of Dillons earned Citizen Meritorious Service Awards for alerting police and stopping scams. The Dudinyak family received the Citizen Community Service Award for spotting stolen TVs and calling police. Several officers received Life Saving and Distinguished Service Awards for resuscitations, rescues, and a 2010 bridge incident. An eight-member drug unit earned a Commendation Award for seizing large quantities of drugs and firearms. The event capped with advice to emulate community and officer dedication.
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Nicole Calloway
Samantha Robbins
Presto
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Valerie Blanton
Lydia Sierra
Dillons
Massachusetts Street
Mexico
Dudinyak
Michael
Dina
Logan
Lincoln
Citizen
Ted Bordman
Sutagee Anglin
Robert Egidy
George Baker
Larry Hamilton
Tracy Russell
Brett Horner
Peter Kerby
Micah Stegall
Matthew Leslie
Steve Zarnowiec
Kansas River
Zarnowiec
Michael Ramsey
Shawn Gross
Douglas County Drug Enforcement Unit
Trent McKinley
Police Academy
Khatib
Reporter Contact Details
The article notes contact for reporter Elliot Hughes with a phone number 832 7144 and a Twitter handle eshughes12.
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Twitter
Home Depot offers $3 off LED lights recycling drive
The Home Depot at 1910 W. 31st St runs a Christmas Light Trade In offering $3 off LED lights this week. LED lights save energy and last longer, lowering fire risk. Southeast Enterprises runs a holiday light recycling drive from Sunday to Jan 26 with 165 sites listed at kcrecyclelights com and over 32,000 pounds recycled last year.
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W. 31St St
U.S. Department of Energy
Southeast Enterprises
Kcrecyclelights
Jayhawk Mascots Invite Holiday Photo Sessions
Kansas University Spirit Squad offers Big Jay and Baby Jay for holiday photos this Sunday from 1 to 3 PM in Had Auditorium at Wagnon Student Athlete Center near Allen Fieldhouse. First come, first served. up to four photos per group with one mascot. $30 each. digital files provided. cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.
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Baby Jay
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