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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1997
Page
5
The district says it does not rank schools. New York School’s fourth graders scored above district averages in reading and math on the CTBS. Sixth graders were above in reading but below in math. On the Kansas State Assessment, New York School trailed in reading and math but improved from last year.
Readers are directed to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 with category 7478 to leave questions for Sound Off. A recording guides callers to submit their inquiries.
A Thursday update details Navarrete in critical condition at Kansas University Medical Center after a Wednesday Turnpike crash west of Bon Aer Springs. Fire calls include a Cotton dryer booth fire at The Garage Door Group Inc. with $200 damage and no transport, plus false alarms at Kansas Union and Oliver Hall and a transformer fire near Topiary Tree. Ambulance calls note a motor vehicle crash at Eighth and Rhode Island with one transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and a separate medical emergency on Michigan. On the record district court charges Cynthia L Atkinson faces assault after a domestic dispute with a steak knife. preliminary hearings for Bernest L Thomas Jr and Steven J Lloyd in a Langston’s nightclub shooting were postponed. bonds set at $15,000 and $20,000 respectively.
Marvin D. Wales 35 of Lawrence was sentenced to 32 months in prison for aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The case involved a 10-year-old girl at a Lawrence home during a June party after the mother reported the incident. Wales had no prior criminal history. The girl was taken to the hospital but not admitted.
Douglas County residents on gravel roads are urged to have their township officials join the 1997 dust palliative program. At a Thursday meeting, Public Works representatives reminded township officials that participation is required for residents to receive dust control services.
In 1996 sixty five property owners joined the calcium chloride dust palliative program to treat over eight miles of gravel roads at their expense. The meeting discussed several road maintenance issues as a forum for township officials to share resources and expertise.
A balanced budget amendment would require the U.S. government to balance its budget each year. Proponents argue it curbs debt growth and enforces fiscal discipline, while critics warn it could restrain response to recessions and limit funding for priorities.
Shannon McWilliams of Lawrence. dismissals include Ann Patterson and baby girl, Mariana Mott and baby boy, Marcus Woodhead, McLouth. Birnths Jim and Joan Hortacher of Lawrence welcome a girl. Stephanie and Grant Bannister of Lawrence welcome a girl on Thursday.
Lawrence High School senior Adrienne Smith chose anti slavery activist Thomas Barber as her research topic for State History Day winning regional and state honors and earning a trip to Washington for National History Day. She explored public library resources and local historians, and credits Barber with aiding her college admission to Middlebury College in Vermont.
Two men from Lawrence were charged with aggravated burglary criminal threat and conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary after a home invasion that frightened an 18 year old. Yellowbird and Humes face a $6000 bond and a Feb preliminary hearing.
Aida Datebook lists a full day of Lawrence events and government meetings. Highlights include Kansas University Engineering Exposition at Learned Hall, a Lawrence Chamber luncheon with U S Sen Pat Roberts, and a Kansas vs Kansas State basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse. Also: DeSoto candidate forum, county commission, city meetings, and health screenings.
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