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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 2001
Page
4
Nine Baker University students travel to Roatan Honduras later this month to complete twenty dives for course credit. The trip will involve practical marine biology training and underwater exploration with dolphins, expanding field experience for the students.
Lawrence High School associate principal Mike Browning told staff he will retire at year end after a 20-year tenure. Browning began in 1969 as an English and journalism teacher at DeSoto High School, and his wife Linda plans to retire from Sunflower School. Superintendent Randy Weseman called the move a two fold loss for the district.
Police say eight people, seven adults and one juvenile, were arrested outside a Lawrence pizza restaurant after a disturbance. A Pizza Shuttle delivery driver reported being followed and harassed earlier in the evening. Suspects were jailed on suspicion of battery with bonds from 250 to 750 dollars and charges pending.
Lawrence Police investigate an alleged child abuse case involving a 2 month old girl who has skull fracture and up to eight other untreated bone fractures. The infant is hospitalized in Kansas City at Children's Mercy while investigators interview the mother. a 35 year old biological father is sought for questioning.
Joan Hawkins a Kansas University School of Law graduate appointed executive director of Kansans for Life. The Wichita based anti abortion group’s new leader will push education amid Board of Healing Arts probes of two Kansas doctors including Kristin Neuhaus. Hawkins is the third director and first woman in the post.
Lawrence planners floated a possible business licensure plan to track growth, employment, and use of commercial space. Merchants like Jim Lewis questioned its purpose while officials say detailed data would aid zoning decisions, though concerns about workload and data misuse remain.
Lawrence High School junior Cailinn Drouin presented a 1968 BSA Firebird Scrambler restoration in class as part of an independent study. Teacher Tom Birt offered an A if he could ride it, awarding one semester of credit while showcasing a rare, ambitious project with scarce parts and precise bolt sizing.
Richard Johnson, currently assistant to the Missouri vice chancellor for student affairs, will become KU dean of students in March with a 92500 annual salary. He succeeds James Kitchen, who left KU in May for San Diego State University.
Kansas lawmaker from The Woodlands area urges tying lottery renewal, expiring June 30, 2002, to allowing slot machines at pari mutuel tracks. He cites revenue for tech training and notes Missouri riverboat casinos drain tax dollars. Some leaders want separate bills and early action.
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