Lawrence moves toward shelter as 10 year effort nears July opening
Lawrence officials told Franklin County Ad Hoc Homeless committee that an interim shelter is due to open in July after a decade of work. REVENEr remains under development citing funding delays and neighborhood opposition while numbers seeking shelter rise from about 25 to 35 40 nightly.
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Downtown homeless housing debated by Ottawa committee
A Franklin County group weighs temporary downtown housing for the homeless. Parking concerns are secondary to access to social services and stigma, with neighbors cited as potential blockers. A yearlong study found 56 homeless in 2002 were predominantly families with children. options include remodeling a house or a shelter set up via Salvation Army. The panel meets July 15 at East Aging, Ottawa.
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Hospital board weighs gas price risk and repairs
AMH would lock in a lower gas rate if prices spike or pay a higher rate if usage or prices shift during the month. Chairman Alderman commends progress on bad debts, patient satisfaction and staffing. Ohmart emphasizes expanding services to boost patient volume. Board updates note clinic-area settling cracks needing repair and a year-long remodeling plan with emergency and medical records areas to start first. mid July is when construction documents finish and bids are issued.
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Ottawa City Band through the decades
A 1996 essay traces Ottawa's band history from 1865 when the Ottawa Silver Coronet Band formed under S E Lemon with 17 members, to 1900 when it became the Gormly Band under Charles E Gormly, to 1910 gazebo debt for City Park, and 1913 African-American band formation. The Ottawa City Band persisted through six wars, with Reynolds aiming to keep local music alive by drawing crowds each week.
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Wages reveal state salary leaders and low earners in Kansas
A Kansas wage survey of 3500 employers shows health care, public administration, and finance sectors adding jobs while retail trade declines. Family doctors top the median at 65.85 per hour, with dancers at 6.28 the lowest. surgeons advise using the data to plan moves and recruit talent.
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Lost gray male tabby cat near June 12 area
Lost cat alert for a gray male tabby last scanned near June 12 at 12th and Cadar. Caller available at 242-8207 for inquiries. mentions agencies and community groups and a separate legal notice about divorce with payment plans and a hawks contact.
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