City Debates Lawrences Housing Trust Fund Feasibility
Lawrence officials consider a proposed Housing Trust Fund to boost affordable housing with a target of 500000 dollars annually. Expert Mary Brooks warns funding is the hard part while Mayor Augustine and Commissioner raise questions about revenue sources and political will. Nearby advocate Hilda Enoch urges serious consideration to aid residents facing housing loss.
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City eyes church site for recreation center plan
The city weighs converting a seven acre church site into a future recreation center. An appraisal values the property at 1.5 million dollars and an architect notes the building would need an elevator and other changes. Residents express divided views on traffic and noise. The idea hinges on a 1994 sales tax revenue and public input before decisions.
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Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Franken Satirist Delivers Guilty Giggles At Lied Center
Satirist Al Franken entertained a Lied Center crowd recounting media excesses and a Monica Lewinsky joke while skewering outlets that avoided coverage. He quipped about Clinton, divorce, and marriage to Monica, and wrapped with his SNL therapist Small ey urging fans to cheer despite a loss to Hawaii.
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John Wasson McLouth services set for Friday
John Gordon Wasson 40 of McLouth dies February 10 1998 at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Quisenberry Chapel Tonganoxie with burial in Hubbel Hill Cemetery. He was born September 24 1957 in Omaha Nebraska. Survived by wife Dana, daughter Tressa, three stepchildren Michael Jeffrey Bridget, mother Rose and Harold Seele, brother David G. and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. today at Quisenberry Funeral Home.
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Edwardsville
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Lawrence
Quisenberry Funeral Home
Kansas first lady shares goals and views at Baker
Linda Graves described a focus on children's and women's health care if Bill Graves wins re election. She urged involvement and noted she is not co governor while reflecting on her shy nature and public service beliefs.
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Cellist to give free recital at Baker University
Darry Dolezal, cellist of the Esterhazy Quartet and MU music professor, will present a free solo cello recital at Baker University in McKibbin Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. A Baker associate professor Trilla Lyrela will accompany. Dolezal, a Lawrence High School and Kansas University graduate, has recorded on Centaur and Albany labels and specializes in chamber and modern music. He will perform works by Vaughan Williams, Martini, Schumann and others. The public may attend at no charge.
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