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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2005
Page
6
The note defines homicide as the general term for killing and explains that murder is a specific crime under Kansas law. It distinguishes first and second degree murder by intent and circumstance, and lists voluntary manslaughter involuntary manslaughter and vehicular homicide as non murder homicides. For questions, call 832-7297.
Readers on Massachusetts Street discuss the idea of hunting wild game online. Ryan Johnson from Overland Park and Sarah Saltzmann of Johnson County Community College both say hunting should require outdoor activity and cannot be done from home.
Belton Missouri Sgt First Class James King and his wife say gifts for returning Army Reservists brighten the homecoming. Maj Dirk Stapleton and Col Richard Medved praise the gesture while noting it supplements a broader welcome home mood and renewed public appreciation for Reservists. Medved recently left the 824th and joins the Kansas State Emergency Preparedness office as reserves discuss potential recall and readiness.
The article recalls Juneteenth as the oldest known celebration marking emancipation and notes its Texas origin on June 19, 1865. It previews Lawrence events with a 6 30 a m prayer breakfast at First Christian Church and a 2 p m poster and essay contest at Boys and Girls Club, anticipating larger participation than last year.
Sunday prayer breakfast at First Christian Church kicks off Juneteenth events with keynote by Pastor William Dulin. June 14 features a youth poster and essay contest at Boys & Girls Club with registration info. June 15 offers oral history and gospel music in Kansas Union Alderson Auditorium. June 16 17 hosts a three on three basketball tournament at East Lawrence Center with a team fee. June 17 night includes a teen dance and June 18 a Family Festival at Burcham Park with live acts and Underground Railroad tours.
Third generation Girls State participant Erie and Pendleton join a week of fictional city and county governance at KU. They plan for offices, city planning, and issues facing real governments while hearing from Sandy Praeger and Barbara Ballard. Activities run from 6:30 a.m. start to lights out around 11 p.m. with Friday as wrap up.
The Lawrence City Commission notes the 6:35 p.m. Tuesday meeting at City Hall on Sixth and Massachusetts with Sunflower Broadband Channel 25. Meeting documents are online at lawrenceks.org and the public may give input for next year’s budget.
City commissioners urge residents to share priorities for the 2006 budget. Officials plan a series of budget meetings later this month and aim to approve the following year's budget by early August.
City council advances numerous recognitions, licenses, and capital items. Consent items include liquor licenses for Duffy's Ramada and Paisano's, Cork & Barrel Downtown license, and Krause Catering. grants and recognitions for student delegates, Mayor's Excellence winners, and Lawrence Arts Commission grants. Also approved are property acquisitions for Monterey Way and Peterson Road, overlay program award to Kansas Heavy Construction, and sign code amendments.
Restoration of the Kansas Senate chamber aims to recapture its 1903 appearance with white and gold walls, ornate ceilings, and Victorian botanical carpet based on old photos and descriptions. Original cherry desks will be reinstalled in semicircle rows, with preserved private boxes and unveiled white marble tiles.
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