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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1994
Page
5
City inspectors told owner and sign contractor to tighten Christie’s Toy Box pole sign after reports it wasn’t bolted down securely. Officials say the sign is safe and monitoring will continue while Hoch Auditorium reconstruction progresses with bids rebid and $22 million budget.
Readers are directed to dial the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to listen to a recording inviting them to leave their question. The notice provides no further details on topics or submission methods.
Lawrence police reported thefts from vehicles in several blocks including Sumit 1400, Prospect 1200, Melholland 1900, and West 23rd 1000. Items stolen include air compressors valued up to 1300, another 1200, stereo equipment, cellular phone, CDs, a bicycle 2400. Ambulance and fire calls noted with medical emergencies and minor incidents around town.
Dismissals include Dawn Bringus and infant son Lawrence. Births listed: Kelly and Bret Coleman Lecompton a boy Tuesday. Bryan and Stashia Hardman Lawrence a girl Tuesday. Mary Ann and Brian Keeton Lawrence a boy Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Jerry Allen Winchester a girl Tuesday.
A Journal-World volunteer spotlight includes Ali Taghavi, a junior volunteer at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, due to incorrect information supplied. The piece notes Taghavi’s role and ties to the hospital, highlighting community service by local youth.
Lawrence High School invites students who attended in 1993 94 to a yearbook signing at 7 p m August 15 in the south annex at 2017 Law Yearbooks will be available for those who bought them.
The municipal pool at 741 Kg restarts this afternoon with a new main circulation pump installed by Kansas City crews. Open swim runs until 9 p.m. after a closure since Saturday night, affecting about 750 swimmers and postponing lessons. Water stood at 71 degrees at 10:30 a.m. pending reheating.
City approves a federal 1.38 million grant to support housing and emergency services for over 100 homeless residents with no direct city investment required.
Mayor Jo Andersen urged action as Lawrence city commissioners approved a formal grant application to HUD. The three year grant would fund rental assistance counseling and emergency shelter visits for 135 homeless people at a time. Prior requests totaling 9.9 million last year and 718 thousand earlier this year were denied.
Today offers a busy schedule with Planning Commission and County Commission meetings at city hall and county courthouse. Noon brings a Brown Bag Concert at Mercantile Bank Building featuring Radio Trio. Evening concerts include Army Band at Liberty Hall and a WWII era program. Sunflower State Games basketball opens at multiple locations with a Sunday-extended ceremony and park events. Preschool Story Time at Lawrence Public Library precedes a charity Pro Rodeo at Douglas County Fairgrounds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Readers are invited to vote on whether a monthly prayer program could reduce youth crime. Call 865-5000 and choose category 3500 to vote yes or 3501 to vote no. Participation is voluntary and results are not presented as scientific.
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