Smokeout aims to spark quitting for Great American Smokeout
Alice Fowler a 36 year old smoker plans to quit for 24 hours on the Great American Smokeout starting Thursday at 12 01 a m sponsored by the American Cancer Society now in its 16th year Fowler who works for the Lawrence Fire Department says she will try not to smoke all day Thursday though past attempts show she relapsed under stress Local hospital educator notes the goal is to reinforce quitting for longer periods and Gallup data show many quitters extend abstinence beyond 24 hours Cancer Society volunteers will hand out survival kits with tips balloons and an ashtray at Ninth and Massachusetts streets from 11 a m to 1 p m Thursday State health data show quitting brings health benefits within 10 to 15 years death rates align with never smokers
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Lawrence
Carol Boncella
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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City panel studies repeat tax breaks
Lawrence city commissioners studied whether granting multiple property tax abatements to a single company is warranted. They noted the burden on other taxpayers and want guidance from the Economic Advisory Council before deciding how many abatements are acceptable.
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Lawrence
John Nalbandian
Nalbandian
Bob Schumm
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Lawrence Douglas County
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MADD Kicks Off 1992 Campaign With Red Ribbon Tie On
Susanne Vazquez of Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Douglas County presents Bill Muggy with a red ribbon to launch the holiday season awareness drive. The 1992 effort urges motorists to tie red ribbons on cars as a pledge not to drink and drive.
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Susanne Vazquez
Mothers Against
Douglas County
Bill Muggy
MADD
Lawrence Memorial Hospital trustees approve 93 budget
The Lawrence Memorial Hospital Board approved a 1993 budget of 35.0 million, up 6.5 percent from 1992. Net operating revenue is projected at 37.6 million, with a 5 percent rate increase and 2.8 percent from patient growth. Board honors Dr Howard Joseph for 35 years of service.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Dennis Strathmann
LMH
Robert Johnson
Board of Trustees
Howard Joseph
Stop Smoking Tips From Local Health Sources
Community education coordinator Carol Boncella of Lawrence Memorial Hospital urges plan ahead and drink water to quit smoking. Haskell Indian Junior College instructor Ann Racy discusses youth tobacco use and habit changes. American Cancer Society guidance includes throwing out cigarettes, staying busy, and using gum or snacks. LMH offers free stop smoking classes starting January 4 with weekly sessions.
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Carol Boncella
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Boncella
Ann Racy
Haskell Indian Junior College
Haskell
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