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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 2011
Page
1
The weather page reports continued heat with peak temperatures near 99 degrees. Forecasts suggest hot conditions across the region, with sunny skies and low chances of rain. Residents are urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours.
Conner Frankamp, set to be a Wichita North junior, celebrated his birthday with dinner and a movie before calling Kansas coach Bill Self to accept a basketball scholarship. Brownback seeks tax structure changes, with KDOR secretary Nick Jordan saying recommendations are on the table.
The Defense of Marriage Act defines marriage as a man woman union for federal programs, so marriages of gay service members are not recognized. Housing allowances and base transfers will not cover spouses. Report cites Pentagon statement on page 7A.
Quotes highlight Drew Ising a biology and environmental science teacher at Junction City High School as he joins seven high school science teachers and one community college professor spending six weeks at Kansas University in a Research Experiences for Teachers program.
Lawrence students new to the district or returning after a year must enroll at the Welcome and Enrollment Center. Make appointments at 330-1921. hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. August 17 starts, with evening slots possible. Bring birth certificate, immunization record, proof of residency, health physical for ages 5-9, and enrollment screening. Fees are unchanged. payments accepted in cash, check, or credit card.
Laura Kirk, now living in Lawrence after moving from Connecticut and adopting children from Russia, signs up her kids Nina and Sasha Givotovsky for fall classes. More than 200 new students have visited the district enrollment center at 110 McDonald Drive for the 2011 12 year as Aug 17 start approaches. The center provides one stop shopping for forms immunizations tests and fees to streamline entry into the Lawrence school district.
Traffic Safety Commissioner Jim Woods explains residents push for traffic calming devices like speed humps and circles but city decisions outpace construction. The Lawrence Traffic Safety Commission has approved 18 projects since 2004 yet many waits stretch from one year to five years.
Police in four states tied Aaron Thomas to at least a dozen assaults from 1997 onward. A regional task force credits an intensified media campaign for breaking the case, sharing details previously hidden to spur public tips and locate the suspect.
Police link five Manhattan assaults to a single apartment complex during college breaks with victims aged late teens to late 20s and some students. Crimes occurred mostly between 2 am and 5 am, using knives or guns. One incident had two victims. no forensic details released. Last known attack was in Lawrence in November 2008.
U S Army Corps of Engineers official warns of high blue green algae at Perry Lake. KDHE closures affect Perry Park Swim Beach and Perry State Park Beach while Rock Creek Arm and Old Town Public Use Area remain under warning. Drinking water and showers are safe. marinas and businesses stay open.
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