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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 2013

Page

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Mad Dogs Run At KU In Midday Heat

Van Vleck, a 79 year old retired KU math professor, runs three miles in the noon sun three times weekly. He says moderation is key and admits he dislikes hills, while sharing tips from his running routine with a line of runners.

Red van Vleck Hills van Vleck Kansas University

Mad Dogs and EU runners at noon three mile jogs

For over 40 years EU faculty and staff meet daily at the east entrance of Robinson Gym to run about three miles in roughly 30 minutes under shade trees. The group welcomes all, even casual witnesses like a reporter, with no formal membership.

Richard Gwin Journal-World Photo Lawrence Kansas University Robinson Gymnasium van Vleck

Founder of Family Promise founder to speak in Lawrence

Karen Olson, founder and president of Family Promise, will visit Lawrence for its 25th anniversary events. She will discuss social entrepreneurship, community university collaboration, and sustainable independence at KU venues October 2 and 3, sharing how a chance act inspired a nationwide homeless services network.

Family Promise Lawrence Olson Karen Olson Hall Center For the Humanities Kansas University Woodruff Auditorium Kansas Union

City to consider Rock Chalk Park bonds

Lawrence city commissioners will weigh up to 40 million dollars in industrial revenue bonds for Rock Chalk Park. The financing would enable a 10 year tax abatement while the privately owned facilities remain under a firm led by Thomas Fritzel and leased to Kansas University Athletics. The proposal follows March approval of the bond plan and updates cost estimates for a track stadium soccer field and other amenities at the project site.

Rock Chalk Park Lawrence City Hall Lawrence Thomas Fritzel Kansas University Athletics Dale Seuferling Kansas University Endowment Association

Confusion surrounds Kansas health care exchange rollout

David Stagner, 26, uninsured with $16,000 medical bills, attends a town hall at a KU satellite campus near Kansas City. About 250 people join Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger as Kansas prepares to launch online health care marketplaces known as exchanges.

Overland Park David Stagner Kansas Lenexa Kansas University Kansas City Sandy Praeger Praeger

St John Oktoberfest feeds fans with German fare and beer

The 17th annual St John the Evangelist Oktoberfest offered homemade traditional German food and German beer on Saturday, drawing attendees to the event and creating a festive start to the weekend.

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