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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2013
Page
4
Lynette Woodard scored 3,649 points for Kansas from 1978 to 1981, the program’s all time leading scorer. Danny Manning sits second with 2,951 points from 1985 to 1988.
On Massachusetts Street Nikki Wentling reports a street poll asking Lawrence residents whether the school board should approve higher teacher pay. Student Made Hayes weighs in affirming that education is worth funding.
A VW Beetle rolled over after swerving to avoid a dresser, hitting a utility pole on Kansas Highway 10 near Church Street. The crash left the driver with a broken hand and various cuts. Power outages across Eudora followed, with lines sagging and lanes closed until about 1:30 a.m. Thursday.
Katy Kennedy and John Davis welcome a boy in Lawrence on Thursday. Jeremy and Brandy Cootennay also greet a Lawrence baby boy on Thursday. Ashley Whitfield and Julian Taylor welcome a Lawrence boy born Thursday.
More than 100 cats and owners travel for the Kansas City Midwest Cat Show at 2110 Harper St Douglas County Fairgrounds. Twenty three breeds represented with judging in kitten adult household and altered categories. Affiliated with American Cat Fanciers Association. Event runs 9 am to 4 pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission five dollars for adults four dollars for children seniors and military free for under six. Raffles silent auction info booths and vendors selling car supplies will be present.
Van Go's 10th annual What Floats Your Boat auction at Clinton Lake Marina features artwork by 22 summer participants, including Cortez Davis whose sunrise motif reflects new beginnings. The fundraiser aims to raise $100,000 with about 600 attendees, after local businesses donate meals and drinks and The Groove Agency performs soul music. Tickets are $75.
KU plans a new vice provost and dean to oversee undergrad studies including the KU Core curriculum. The post aims to boost freshman retention and six-year graduation, with candidates Ann Cudd Amy Devitt Frances Steifel Paul Atchley and others presenting publicly next week. No budget impact is expected as the role replaces a provost office position.
City commissioners settled the dispute over dismantling the Varsity House by securing a $50,000 donation to the Douglas County Community Foundation for historic preservation. Corliss said the foundation will vet allocations with the city, and occupancy permits were issued after final inspections. The city plans continued historic projects, including Turnhalle repairs and Santa Fe Depot restoration, funded in part by local matching money.
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