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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 2001
Page
2
City hall sets meeting for 6 35 p m Tuesday to discuss agenda items and council priorities. Officials outline key topics and decisions expected during the session.
The Lawrence city commission will consider adopting a revised Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan that removes language aimed at creating a signature park for the city. The proposal seeks to balance park development with broad community access and equity.
In October a consultant urged a signature park on land leased from the U S Army Corps of Engineers below Clinton Lake dam. Opposition emerged at the December meeting and commissioners sent the issue to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, which favors passing the master plan without signature park language.
City actions include establishing January as Undoing Racism Month and January 9–16 as Dr Martin Luther King Jr Week. Also approve minutes, awards, contracts, zoning actions, annexation proposals, and several ordinances and resolutions across planning, public works, and parks. Public hearings set for January 23 on box culvert project and Crossgate improvements.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital presents three Infant and Child CPR courses to teach general first aid proper CPR for infants and children and choking emergency handling. Sessions run from 9 30 a m to 11 30 a m on Saturdays with instruction and hands on practice for lifesaving skills.
The program runs Tuesday January 16 and Thursday January 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at a cost of $15. Enrollees receive a completion certificate from the American Heart Association. For details or enrollment call ConnectCare at 749-5800.
EU survey team warns aquifer plies could run dry in 25 to 50 years if irrigation stays high. Kansas voices echo concern as Bob Hooper calls for zero depletion policy in Solomon River basin. officials say policy debate, conservation data are crucial to future water management.
A growing list of potential candidates surfaces for Kansas governor. Lt Gov Gary Sherrer weighs options with a decision expected after next summer, while Congressman Jerry Moran and Speaker-elect Kent Glasscock are also named as possible contenders. House Speaker Parkinson, State Treasurer Shallenburger, and Rep Todd Tiahrt are cited as moderates or conservatives who could join if field widens. Graves maintains strong popularity. Sebelius is seen as a likely contender among Democrats.
Memorials and services for Roland D. Farmer 87 of McLouth are announced with services at Quisenberry Chapel Tonganoxie 11 am Wednesday burial in Hubbel Hill Cemetery. He died December 31 2000 of cancer. Survivors include three cousins. Memorials may go to Leukemia Society of America via the funeral home.
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