Lawrence Datebook highlights Labor Day events
Labor Day closures noted for government offices. Kaw Valley Living Wage Alliance hosts a celebration at South Park gazebo. Tuesday features health screenings for seniors at Lecompton Church and immunization clinics, storytime at the library, Pooch Plunge, Farmers Market, and multiple informational meetings. Evening City Commission and health department events fill the schedule with lectures, tours, and youth activities at various venues including the Spencer Museum and Trinity Church.
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Emergency calls and stray dog intake reported
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical listed six fire calls including a smoke detector activation and two Engel Road arcing incidents. Humane Society sheltered three stray dogs a heeler mix, a yellow lab, and an Italian greyhound, all male with varied ages.
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Ves James and Kacl Canada Lawrence Boy Friday
Julia Adam Todd Baldwin Friday. Chris Megan King Lawrence Friday. Brian Connie Bragg Lawrence Friday. A boy mentioned for each pair in Baldwin and Lawrence areas with Friday events.
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Journal-World Corrects Noted Errors Policy
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors and provides contact details to report issues. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report corrections.
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Community News Contacts and subscriber details
A dense list shows contact numbers and emails for the Lawrence Journal-World newsroom and departments. It includes city editor Mike Shields, editors, sports and arts editors, and various department lines plus subscriber service hours and delivery redelivery guarantee. It also cites outside contacts and advertising, circulation, and classifieds lines.
Judge delays Cosby murder trial to November in Douglas County
A judge moved the first degree murder trial of 25 year old Lafayette Damon Ester Cosby to November 5 in Douglas County for the April 4 shooting death of 28 year old Robert T. Martin at Jefferson Commons. Eyewitnesses said Cosby left the room and returned with a gun to shoot Martin. The case was to start later this month.
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KU Medical Center gets 18 million grant in Hunt lead
The Journal-World reports KU Medical Center secured an 18 million dollar grant led by Joan Hunt senior associate dean for research. Hunt receives a modest portion as principal investigator to support her work. Her fiscal year 2005 salary is 215919 with 56 percent from grants and private sources.
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Labor Day Plans From Hillcrest Shoppers Crowd
Tobin Barlow a retired Marine says he will head to the lake and stay out of trouble. Warren Elliott, a cook, expects to work and do little else. Carol Wallace plans to relax at home with family. Beau Dressing, an equipment operator, will watch EU football and basketball then visit a pub to smoke.
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Derby demolition derby aids Douglas County charity drive
Perry resident Brian Robb drove his 1982 AMC Spirit in the second annual Crashing for Kids Demolition Derby at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds. The event, a benefit for the Infant- Toddler Coordinating Council, drew about 100 drivers and aimed to raise more funds than last year’s $9,000. Organizers expected proceeds to surpass twice last year.
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