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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2005
Page
6
People who walk for health at Allen Field House cannot currently use the facility due to renovation work. Officials expect walking to resume in late October or November once work wraps up.
A public notice invites readers to call 832-7297 to hear a recording and leave questions for Sound Off. This item notes how to submit inquiries via telephone and provides the short instruction message. The brief item emphasizes accessibility for audience participation.
A passerby asks about Fourth of July plans at Checkers on 2300 La. The brief item notes street chatter and local hangouts as residents discuss holiday plans.
Kristyn Rhodes a paraeducator from Lawrence says she will visit a friend's house for a private fireworks display. Patrick Anderson a grocery stocker from Lawrence plans a trip to his uncle's country home to shoot fireworks. Aaron McCormack a carpenter from Merriam mentions a family gathering with barbecue and drinks. Carmella Cruse an IBEW organizer notes hosting 55 to 65 guests for a barbecue at her house.
KU announces seven students and alumni earning Fulbright grants for 2005 06 with diverse studies from Latin American and environmental policy to Moroccan gender symbolism and European Union governance. Diana Carlin notes KU's high nation leading numbers and career advantages.
At Longview High School students unveil a planned interdisciplinary Roman courtyard to connect with the public. Mosaics and murals by Ceramics and Visual Arts classes will depict Atlas, Zeus, and Hector and Achilles. The project aims for completion in two years with a $20000 target, funded by multiple groups.
The city schedules a 6:35 p.m. meeting at City Hall to discuss ordinances relating to homelessness. Documents are available online at www.lawrences.org via the Sunflower Broadband Channel 25.
City commissioners will consider approving four ordinances regulating panhandling camping and use of the right of way after complaints from downtown merchants about activities tied to the homeless.
One ordinance bans aggressive panhandling and prohibits camping on city property or private land without owner permission. A related measure would allow rooftop camping while a sidewalk rule makes sitting or lying on sidewalks that block travel illegal.
Lawrence residents saw an early fireworks style storm Sunday night with lightning and heavy rain. Winds gusted to 60 mph, with some bursts up to 70 mph in southern Douglas County. 1200 customers lost power in Lawrence between 9 and 10 pm. A record rain total of 31 inches fell at Lawrence Municipal Airport. Flood watch remained in effect but no flooding reported. traffic accidents occurred with no serious injuries. Storms expected to end this morning.
A 1999 Plymouth driven by a De Soto man fleeing a Jefferson County domestic disturbance wrecked on a gravel road near Perry Lake after 5 p.m. He was taken to StorMont Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka. Sheriff Ray Dunnaway said the chase ended before the crash and an officer discovered the scene on 1301 Road north of Highway 92.
Officers and firefighters join a three-agency drive titled Heroes Behind the Badges Battle for Blood. The posse, sheriff, and fire departments will compete to recruit donors at the Community Broad Center Orchards Corner Boly Billings Parkway Kasold Drive. Hours are 9:30 am to 6 pm Tuesday and Thursday and 9 am to noon Friday.
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