Optimism and Laughter Guide a Woman With Rare Asthma
Amy Lynne Bellii, 23 when her lungs failed from a rare asthma form worsened by aspirin, survived with steroid side effects and mobility loss. For two decades she and husband Dennis, a state trooper, transformed their home to care for their sons and chosen family, turning adversity into resilience. An encounter in a truck stop bathroom with a mother and daughter added another ripple to a life defined by care, community, and stubborn hope.
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Depot gains ridership spur talk of city buy
Amtrak ridership at Lawrence's Santa Fe Depot jumped 26 percent in fiscal year 2011, surpassing the national 5.1 percent rise and outpacing the Southwest Chief route gains. Depot Redux backs city ownership, calling the station no longer a scary place.
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KU expands medical class to boost rural doctor supply
KU Medicine expands class sizes and opens a Salina campus to raise output of physicians for underserved areas. Executive leader Barbara Atkinson says demand outstrips capacity while budget constraints loom as Gov Brownback pushes debt reduction and tax cuts.
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Hospice volunteer Shaffer lauded with community award
Betty Shaffer has volunteered with Visiting Nurses hospice for 18 years, logging over 500 hours helping patients and families in end of life care. Nominated by Sarah Rooney for the 2010 Wallace Galluzzi Outstanding Volunteer Award, Shaffer has served as patient companion, created life reviews, and now makes bereavement calls while among 40 hospice volunteers delivering haircuts, housework, or friendly visits.
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Halloween Gallery: Local Fun Featured In Photos Tuesday
A Tuesday gallery showcases local Halloween revelers in festive costumes. The photo spread highlights community participation with children and adults enjoying neighborhood events and decorations.
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