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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 2012
Page
4
Douglas County seeks 300 volunteers to staff 50 polling sites on Election Day November 6. Roles include sign in, handing special ballots, and assisting youths from kindergarten through 12th grade. Shifts available morning, afternoon, or evening. ages 16 plus.
The Lecompton Historical Society moves the 110 year old jail centerpiece to public property two thirds disassembled and about a quarter complete. A restored oak door remains, stone mortar will blend limestone sand and concrete, and the site will reflect the original slope and orientation. Funding totals 69000 with 55000 from the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council. Paul Bahnmaier notes strong community support and historic context preserved. A June 21 Territorial Day celebration will mark the move.
The Dr Bob Run returns to Rim Rock Farm near Lawrence with a five to eight person team challenge where times of the first five finishers count and trophies await top three. A morning one mile run for elementary students offers free t shirts to the first 50 online signups and supports Hy-Vee One Mile at a Time Marathon Club. Participants can also join The Color Run in downtown Lawrence later the same day. For details visit soe.ku.edu/drbob or contact Vardiman at 864-0709 or pvardimku.edu.
Brig. Gen. Eric Peck cut the ribbon at a weekend groundbreaking for a new outdoor training center at the Kansas Regional Training Institute in Salina. Maj. Dan Matthews said Salina was chosen for its existing training near the city. Col. Bob Windham noted the facility will serve Air and Army National Guard units from across Kansas.
Health reporter Karrey Britt can be reached at 832 7190. She edits WellCommons com and shares reporting on Twitter at WellCommons.
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