Property tax bills on way to Douglas County taxpayers
Douglas County taxpayers should receive their 1993 personal property tax bills this weekend or early next week. The appraiser’s office will mail the bills Friday and they will describe the property, its location and the tax due. Penalties rise from 30 to 40 percent if renditions are late, and informal appeals are allowed through May 15 with hearings and further appeals to the state Board of Tax Appeals. Second-half real estate taxes are due by June 21.
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Douglas County
Marion Johnson
State Board of Tax Appeals
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Massachusetts
City Responds to Request for New Trial in Manzanares Suit
Lawrence city attorneys contest Collette Manzanares 1991 accident suit seeking 4.5 million dollars after jurors found for the city. Douglas County District Court response argues juror misconduct must substantially prejudice a fair trial. motion filed March 23 and ruled on March 6.
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Lawrence
Collette R. Manzanares
Manzanares
Wakarusa
John Cooley
Douglas County District Court
Cooley
State Supreme Court
City Commission rejects 33 percent pool rate hike
Lawrence city commissioners rejected a Parks and Recreation Advisory Board proposal to raise pool fees to 1 for seniors and children 12 and under and 2 for ages 13 59. The move preserves existing 75 cent and 1 50 rates set in 1988 and delays any change until advisory review on May 11.
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Cortney Lehmann
Lawrence City Commission
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Cortney
Naismith
Commission
Bob Schulte
Fred DeVictor
Parks and Recreation
DeVictor
Jo Andersen
Buford M. Watson Jr
Andersen
John Nalbandian
Broadway at Baker music theater camp announced
Baker University will host a summer music theater camp for middle and high school students from July 26 to August 1. Up to 55 youths aged 13 to 18 will receive full instruction in all production aspects, culminating August 1 with Guys and Dolls. Enrollment is first come, first served. camp includes meals lodging and four free production tickets. Cary Danielson directs with Andrea Skowronek and Susan Buehler as vocal directors. For information call Danie Prather at 50446451 Ext. .
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Baker University
Baker
Cary Danielson
Lawrence High senior wins National Merit $2000 scholarship
Hill Andrea Hill a Lawrence High School senior has earned a National Merit 2000 scholarship. She is the daughter of Justin and Barbara Hill and one of 2000 scholars selected nationally for 1993. Hill maintains a 4.0 GPA and has extensive honors in academics music and athletics.
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Andrea Hill
Lawrence High School
National Merit Scholarship Corp
Hill
Justin
Barbara Hill
Kansas
Perry Lake opens with free camping and guided hikes
The U S Army Corps of Engineers at Perry Lake announces the 1993 recreation season kickoff with the Rock Creek Old Town and Longview campgrounds opening Friday for a free night. Saturday features guided hikes on the Perry Lake Trail in Slough Creek and Longview, plus Kansas ATV Association led tours near the dam. Participants must bring their own ATV and safety gear. For details call 597 5144.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Perry Lake
Rock Creek
Old Town
Longview
Slough Creek
Kansas All-Terrain Vehicle Assn
Corps
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