KU researcher wins $3.25 million disability grant
Glen White of Kansas University leads a five year study funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research with partners at Washington University St Louis University of Montana Cornell University and Oregon Health Sciences University. The project maps community barriers for people with disabilities and gauges who assists them to participate more fully in society.
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Independent Living
Kansas University
National Institute On Disability and Rehabilitation Research
White
Washington University
St. Louis
University of Montana
Cornell University
Oregon Health and Sciences University
Real tree story earns $10,000 scholarship ask
The National Christmas Tree Growers Association offers a $10,000 scholarship for the best real tree story by children ages 6 to 18. Entry forms are at Strawberry Hill Christmas Tree Farm on Highway 40, with a December 31 deadline.
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National Christmas Tree Growers Association
Christmas Tree Growers Association
Lyn Walther
Strawberry Hill Christmas Tree Farm
Lawrence
Strawberry Hill
Highway 40
Contact Us City Editor Note
Contact information for Karrey Britt, assistant city editor, including phone and email, listed for reader inquiries.
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Karrey Britt
Kbritt
Ljworld.com
Sunflower Power chief apologizes for boycott remarks
Sunflower Electric Power Corp senior manager Steve Miller apologized for remarks advocating diverting western Kansas dollars from Lawrence over the city’s opposition to a proposed coal plant near Holcomb. The company later retracted, saying Miller’s comments do not reflect the cooperative’s official view.
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Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Lawrence
Kansas
Steve Miller
Sunflower
Lawrence Commission
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Holcomb
Hays
Black Friday shoppers camp out at Best Buy in line
LeRoy and Staci Andrews along with friends slept on the Lawrence sidewalk outside Best Buy to secure early vouchers for discounted laptops. The KU freshman daughter aimed to beat the rush as store doors opened after more than 11 hours, with the father predicting savings over a thousand dollars.
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Lawrence Best Buy
LeRoy Andrews
Tonganoxie
Andrews
Best Buy
Staci Andrews
Dad
Lawrence carrier named 2006 Carrier of the Year for bravery
Dennie Patterson of Baldwin City helped Franklin County sheriff s officer detain a speeding suspect on Riley Road near US 59 at 2 30 am on August 20. Patterson tackled the suspect from 50 feet away, aiding the officer until two more deputies arrived to arrest him. Patterson will receive a plaque a recognition letter and a 100 Visa gift card and may be considered for national awards in Las Vegas in 2007.
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Dennie Patterson
Lawrence Journal-World
Franklin County Sheriff’s
Midwest Circulation Management Association
Peterson
Baldwin City
Riley Road
U.S. Highway 59
Patterson
MCMA
Newspaper Association of America
NAA
Las Vegas
Lawmakers urged to weigh KU medical school merger talks
The Kansas University School of Medicine faces a major stake in state funding as reports circle about a possible exclusive affiliation or merger with St Luke's Hospital and Children’s Mercy in Kansas City MO. Legislators are urged to review behind the scenes discussions and the proposed $400 million over ten years to secure favored ties, plus questions about KU Hospital funding and overall fiscal health.
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Kansas University School of Medicine
Medical Center
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City
KU Med Center
Kansas
KU Medical Center
Missouri
St. Luke’s
Children’s Mercy
KU Medical School
KU School of Medicine
KU Med
Medical School
St. Luke’s and
KU Hospital
St. Luke's
Irene Cumming
St.Luke’s
Cumming
EU Medical School
School of Medicine
Lars
Kumed
KUH
KUSOM
Kansas Board of Regents
Kan
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