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Behind the Scenes

History’s future
Judy Billings plays key role in promoting area’s heritage
April 26, 2008
Judy Billings, perhaps the most visible cheerleader for the Civil War history of northeastern Kansas, grew up in Missouri.
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Progress 2008 — Behind the Scenes
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Progress Edition 2008

Annual report of Lawrence & Douglas County's growth and development.

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Need increasing for adult day services
April 26, 2008
Karen Crusinbery’s life changed drastically three years ago when her 85-year-old mother, Arleen, was diagnosed with dementia.
Health department leader turns focus on food safety
April 26, 2008
This has been a year of adjustment at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.
Seniors delay retirement, remain in work force
April 26, 2008
Ruthie Stohs works hard in the circulation department of the Lawrence Public Library, loaning materials to patrons, answering questions and returning both items to the shelves.
Public reaction mixed on police purchase of Tasers
April 26, 2008
Some Lawrence police officers are now carrying a new weapon.
Scientists persist despite Mars trouble
June 10, 2008
Scientists troubleshooting the Phoenix lander said Monday they will try one last shake to get a scoopful of Martian dirt inside a tiny oven in hopes of jump-starting their study of Mars’ north pole region.
Clue found to Alzheimer’s cause
June 23, 2008
Researchers have uncovered a new clue to the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. The brains of people with the memory-robbing form of dementia are cluttered with a plaque made up of beta-amyloid, a sticky protein. But there long has been a question whether this is a cause of the disease or a side effect. Also involved are tangles of a protein called tau; some scientists suspect this is the cause.