Day of Action volunteers aid Lawrence community
Volunteers from the Roger Hill Volunteer Center and AmeriCorps members helped in Lawrence on Friday as part of the Day of Action tied to United We Serve. Kansas University student Sarah Stern joined dozens at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community, with others set to clean Prairie Park Nature Center.
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LEND A HAND TODAY Volunteers in Lawrence help at multiple sites
About 100 volunteers in Lawrence participated at Pioneer Ridge, providing leaf cleanup and assisting in a physical therapy session with residents. Stern and others emphasized community involvement as a way to give back to Lawrence. Volunteers also aided Habitat ReStore and Tenants to Homeowners sites and Hidden Valley Camp. Blair noted the idea stemmed from a national effort sparked by a first lady speech in San Francisco. Reporter contact provided.
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Nation mourns 9 11 victims across the nation
Americans mourn the September 11 attacks as ceremonies unfold at the World Trade Center site in New York and at the Pentagon and Flight 93 crash site in Pennsylvania. President Obama declares a national day of service and lays a wreath at the Pentagon.
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Atrazine in Kansas Water Sparks Sunday Review
A recent report examines atrazine levels in Kansas water supplies, evaluating potential health risks, treatment options, and implications for residents. The analysis discusses source contamination, regulatory standards, and community responses to the contamination concerns.
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Court orders Club Axis to pay fine and halt illegal operation
A Lawrence judge ordered the nightclub Club Axis also known as 821 Club to pay the city 11500 and face a 100 daily fine for continuing to operate at 821 Iowa without an approved number of parking spaces. The ruling cites violation of a court order and city code.
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Democrats plan to admonish Wilson for You lie outburst
Democratic leaders in Washington plan to vote early next week on a resolution of disapproval against Republican Rep. Joe Wilson if he does not apologize on the House floor for shouting You lie at President Obama. Wilson apologized to Obama but refuses a House apology, with Democrats arguing the remark violated decorum.
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