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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2013
Page
4
Lawrence residents share festive rituals from decorating and baking to Christmas morning bursts of excitement. Jennifer Calderwood and Julie Nice describe music filled days and cooking with family, while James Saylor recalls sprinting downstairs for gifts.
Amber Clark and Keith Moore welcome baby boys in Lawrence and McLouth. Brandy Moore and Kelly Woodson also announce newborn girls in Lawrence on Wednesday, with Jacy Moneymaker linked to the Lawrence family.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors and invites readers to call 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld.com if an error is believed to occur.
Lawrence man identified but not located after leading officers Tuesday in a pursuit before abandoning a rental car containing a stun gun and marijuana. An officer detected marijuana odor from a gray 2014 Nissan Altima with Missouri plates in the Wal Mart lot on Iowa Street at about 5 40 p.m. The driver fled after officers ordered occupants to exit. Dur-
Officers pursued a suspect who fled along 31st and Iown before crashing through a median and continuing north on Lawrence Avenue. The chase was abandoned for safety. A vehicle matching the report was found abandoned in the 2500 block of Atchison with keys, a stun gun, marijuana, and personal items. The driver faces several charges.
Lawrence police increased patrols for a four day Thanksgiving weekend with a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation. They contacted 301 people and issued 10 speeding tickets and one DUI arrest. statewide, KS Highway Patrol reports drops in seat belt and speeding citations and two fatalities.
A Kansas case concerns 22 year old David Cornell Bennett Jr. charged with capital murder for the deaths of Cami Umbarger 29 and her children Av erie Betts four Jaxon Betts six and Hollie Betts nine. No decision yet on pursuing the death penalty after a court hearing. Bodies found November 25 in their Parsons home.
Douglas County faces higher premiums as BW-12 pushes to end subsidies. Subsidized policies remain for primary residences but full costs apply on sale or lapse. New policies after July 6, 2012 charged full risk. FEMA data show 168 subsidized and 450 unsubsidized policies in the county. Also, commissioners consider historic designation for the Douglas County Courthouse to protect surrounding environs and influence future development near Mass St. No action taken. matter likely to return.
KU students encounter a Clothesline Project display in The Underground, pairing shirts decorated by survivors and advocates with commentary from Becca Burns of Willow Domestic Violence Center. The event, first at KU, aims to raise campus awareness and encourage accountability for abusers.
State law assigns the duty to abutting property owners to keep sidewalks repaired and hazard free. City code mirrors this, requiring owners to maintain adjacent sidewalks and clear snow or ice. The city may enforce these duties to protect Lawrence residents' health and safety.
Readers are invited to call 832-7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com with tips or comments for the sounds off column.
A roundup of events includes Coat Distribution at unspecified location 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Festival of Trees is at Liberty Hall and Lumberyard Arts Center Baldwin City with multiple displays and sales. Shrek at Theatre Lawrence, Tuba Christmas in Kansas City, and Handel’s Messiah at Kauffman Center are among listed performances with dates Friday and ongoing venues including Abe & Jake's Landing Yardley Hall JCCC Carlsen Center and Van Go.
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