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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 2013
Page
4
The excerpt notes a forthcoming movie about the Kansas Benders a serial killer family who reportedly murdered at least 11 people in the 1870s. They allegedly ran an inn and store in Labette County northeast of Cherryvale. The message invites reader questions to 832 7297 or ljworld.com.
On the Street quotes Lawrence residents and visitors about Baker Wetlands boardwalk memories. Amanda Vail a second grade teacher recalls outings with her students while Jeremiah Brown a casino surveillance worker mentions biology class photos. Genevieve Busby an artist from Mexico City fondly recalls summer night visits with her dad.
A 20 year old former Kansas University student, Jeremy R. Ruzas, pleaded no contest to aggravated battery in a February dormitory assault case at Oliver Hall. Prosecutors say he initially faced aggravated sexual battery and burglary charges, with sentencing set for August 26. He faces up to nearly two years in prison or eight months’ probation, depending on prior history.
Scott and Heather Souther of Topeka welcomed a girl on Monday. Frederick and Amber Boyd of Lawrence reported a boy.
The Sunday editorial corrects prior claims about state funding for Kansas University Hospital. It states the hospital has received no state funds since becoming an independent hospital authority in 1998.
Kansas University will start its first professional science master’s program in environmental assessment at the Edwards Campus. The 33 credit hour degree targets midcareer professionals seeking higher scientific roles, with in-state tuition around 537 per credit hour totaling about 17700.
Kindergarteners decorate cards for Bob Dole in a classroom event. They learn of the Republican leader's long service as they place sun flower stickers and birthday messages. Organizers explain the senator will read the messages.
Lawrence Sister Cities seeks two host families for female students from Hiratsuka Japan and Eutin Germany. Hiratsuka students need a Lawrence family July 30 to August 3, contact James or Cathy Hilliard at 785-841-8237. Eutin group visits Sept 7 to Oct 6, with one female high school student needing a host, contact Natalie Aaron at 314-954-7726.
The City of Lawrence outlines 2013 HUD funding requests for CDBG and HOME programs with $1.775 million planned for 2013-2017 Consolidated Plans, covering Emergency Loans up to $5,000 for owner occupants, Accessibility Modifications for low income renters, Weatherization grants, and Public Facility Improvements including sidewalk work, a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at 10th and Connecticut, and electrical repairs at the Willow Domestic Violence Shelter. Projects span city-wide eligibility, with units and locations determined by income and census data, and August application windows for Weatherization.
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