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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 2001
Page
5
The city acquired more than 180 acres of future park land in 2000 and aims for more. Parks director Fred DeVictor, pictured with golf course superintendent Kerry Golden at Eagle Bend Golf Course, notes a record year as officials eye future green space.
Douglas County Commission lawyer Wint Winter Jr. has resigned appearing in a hand delivered letter. He will step down March 1 due to increased involvement in other activities. Winter serves as executive vice president and general counsel for Peoples Inc. and is seeking a replacement or possible internal appointment.
The Kansas University Medical Center Gala raised 134000 for the Research Institute. Nearly 700 attended on October 14 led by Donald Hagen executive vice chancellor. Former U S Senator Nancy Kassebaum Baker received the 2000 Health Healing and Hope Award for health advocacy. Major sponsors included Avantis/HMR Foundation Hallmark Cards and University of Health Sciences.
A 14 year old boy in Douglas County District Court entered no contest pleas to aggravated assault and cruelty to cattle after a December shooting spree on Cedar Street that killed five head and wounded six. He was ordered to pay restitution and veterinarian bills. sentencing set for February 2.
Kansas University anthropologist David Frayer and colleagues from Michigan and Utah report in Science that modern humans arose from multiple small groups migrating to every continent. Their skull analyses show 25,000 to 30,000 year old European and Australian bones share traits with 40,000 to 200,000 year old archaic skulls. This challenges the idea of a sole African origin and replacement of Neanderthals.
William Davis, a 72 year old resident, says a city street raise and asphalt paving in 1998 worsen water runoff from melting snow into his yard. City officials cite floodplain location and past drainage fixes, while Davis seeks grade reduction and legal help. Mayor Glenn Wear defends current measures as adequate.
Simon Carrington, long time professor and director of choral activities at Kansas University since 1994, will depart at semester’s end to pursue freelance work. The King’s Singers alumnus led KU choirs on NPR and at Carnegie Hall, and has directed seven choirs plus vocal jazz groups and graduate programs.
The Free State High School Booster Club leads a campaign to install a four-foot bronze Firebird statue at the Lawrence school entrance. Co chair Patsy Huffman and mom Chris Heider plan a courtyard with greenery, seating, and a granite pedestal as Julie Ward begins sculpting the bird for display.
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