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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1994
Page
4
City planner says no privacy fence requirement for developer Mike Stultz’s West Sixth project. The 148 apartments, 45 duplexes, five triplexes and two four-plexes will be visually screened later by undeveloped offices and commercial space, though no fence was in the final plan.
Instructions direct readers to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to leave a Sound Off question, with a recording prompting the user to submit their query.
The Kansas American Legion Boys State will run June 5–11 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Top half scholastic junior boys participate in a hands on government program. The American Legion Cadet Law Enforcement Academy runs June 5–10 at the Salina Highway Patrol Training Center. Cadets learn firearms safety personal defense and law enforcement procedures.
The Kansas Optometric Assn launches a statewide program offering free eye exams for low income families, with March availability and January scheduling through the Salvation Army. In Lawrence exams are year round. nine people monthly can be served there, plus low cost glasses. To qualify, no health insurance, income under limit, and no exam in last 12 months. Call 843-4188 or visit 946 N.H. Ave Salvation Army. Also, Douglas County budget director Darlene Hill retires after 40 years. a reception is held 2 to 4 p.m. at the courthouse.
A compact notice lists the Lawrence City Commission discussion on the engineer's report for Iowa Street and University Drive at city hall, a Horizon 2020 Steering Committee, a Congressional Update Luncheon with Rep. Meyers at Eldridge Hotel, a noon blood drive at Eudora High School, a public hearing on a 20 year parks plan, and a school boundary public forum at South Junior High. It is sponsored by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and notes contact info.
Readers weigh in via Access poll on whether classified university staff should receive the same pay raise as unclassified faculty. The poll also asks if Kansas should reinstate the death penalty with 192 yes and 88 no responses, noting voluntary participation and lack of scientific accuracy.
In Lawrence, Douglas County District Judge James W. Paddock considers whether Abra ham M. Orr, 17, Topeka, may admit a police interview confession about the September 18 shooting death of Edward D. Lees, 29, amid parental phone request disputes. Orr faces first degree murder and attempted aggravated robbery charges. trial set for February 2. Two other Topeka teens, James Wadley and Courtney Crockett, face juvenile hearing in related charges.
Dismissals list includes Dana Higgins and baby girl in Lecompton Fern Miller and baby girl in Lawrence Robin Ryan and baby boy in Emporia Amy Folks and baby girl in Lawrence Sherry Tamerius and baby boy in Lawrence Births report Aleshia L Rayton and Willie Dotson Ti in Lawrence a girl Sat Brad and Lynne Robson in Lawrence a boy Monday Christina and Ricky Clover Susan Riling and Patrick Brooks in Mechouth a boy Monday
A 53 year old Lawrence man identified as William Cooper Sr died in a one vehicle crash about 7 30 p m Sunday south of Burlington Coffey County sheriff W K Gunlock Sr said Cooper was pronounced dead at a Burlington hospital after his 1991 Oldsmobile van left the road became airborne and landed in a field about a half mile south of Burlington He may have fallen asleep at the wheel. An obituary appears on page 3B.
Lawrences Hirefighters rushed to Central Junior High School at 2 p.m. Monday for a trash can fire in the third floor bathroom at 1100 Mass. The blaze caused about 50 dollars in damage.
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