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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2011
Page
5
Kansas wildlife official Richard Sanders says high water temperatures reduce dissolved oxygen causing fish deaths at Lone Star Lake. Douglas County Public Works director Keith Browning notes a few hundred dead fish amid a large population, with no blue algae signs observed.
Call Sound Off with questions at 832-7297 for readers seeking answers. The notice provides the contact number and prompts engagement with the column.
Lawrence residents share memories and reflections on the Dear Lawrence project exhibition at the News Center. Linda Troxel notes the history and the paper building, Dean Owens recalls Campanile days, and Don Heiman from the Kansas Legislature praises the display’s significance.
A federal suit against Kansas abortion coverage limits proceeds as the ACLU challenges a separate rule set on clinic standards. Gov. Brownback touted the laws, while opponents argue the measures restrict access and discrimination. A hearing on the insurance ban is slated for Sept. 16, with enforcement on hold for the clinic rules.
Lawrence Community Shelter director Loring Henderson will receive the "Service Above Self" award from four Lawrence church congregations for his work with the homeless. KU named seven Kemper Fellowship recipients at the Lawrence campus including Chris Depcik and six colleagues. the award carries 7500 dollars funded by the Kemper Foundation and KU Endowment Association with additional fellowships planned for KU Medical Center campus.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will honor Henderson at a 12 15 p m award ceremony held Wednesday at 3655 W 10th St. The church will also donate 1000 to the homeless shelter manager for KU s Department of Human Resources & Equal Opportunity. A working group is studying consolidating six elementary schools Cordley Hillcrest Kennedy New York Pinckney and Sunset Hill into three or four schools.
Lawrence school district reschedules the Central and East Lawrence Elementary School Consolidation Working Group meeting to 7 p.m. September 7 at district headquarters 110 McDonald Drive. The session follows securing two facilitators, Marilu Goodyear of KU and Kathleen Ames-Oliver.
Bishop Seabury Academy announced spring 2011 honor roll recipients with GPAs of 3.5 or higher and no grade below B minus. Names span grades eight through 12, including Ellen Almanza and Noah Yoshida among many others, plus several in ninth and tenth grade and an additional list of students with high marks across multiple classes.
Lawrence police arrested two 18 year old KU students after they were found in a stolen car near Ellsworth Hall. Public Safety reported three recent auto burglaries in the area and noted surveillance cameras helped identify the suspects. Both were released later Friday as prosecutors awaited police reports before filing formal charges.
The Journal-World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors. Readers are invited to contact the newsroom at (785) 832-7154 or email news@ljworld.com to report mistakes.
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 3.42 dollars at several stations. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 if they locate a lower price.
Chad Barton and Ashley Turner welcome a boy born Friday in Lawrence. Sarah Brittany Smith and partner welcome a son born Friday in Lawrence. Each family reports a healthy infant, details pending.
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