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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2014
Page
1
In 1994 Dorothy Akin’s memory spurred a conservation easement on a 16 acre tall grass prairie near Lawrence. Tom Akin granted the land to Kansas Land Trust in her honor, creating the state’s first easement and inspiring other property owners to preserve native habitats.
Pieter Berendsen, a Lecompton geologist and Kansas Geological Survey consultant, recalls fear of bomb craters near his family home the brutal winter and German soldiers forcing his father to stand by the house as he speaks out after decades of silence.
Kansas Land Trust marks the 20th anniversary of protecting Akin Prairie at 1850 North 1150 Road with a Sunday wildflower walk from 1 to 3 p.m. Led by Kelly Kindscher, the event features prairie plant lessons, a face painting artist, and a drawing for native wildflowers from Kaw River Restoration Nursery. Free for families. details at klt.org or 785-749-3297.
Kansas lawmakers say veterans faced cancelled or rescheduled VA medical appointments at Topeka center as dates approach. Senator Moran cites about a dozen complaints in six months of calls for routine visits followed by rescheduling. Representative Jenkins notes roughly ten similar complaints in the past month. VA official denies widespread issues.
Partial text mentions deaths on page 2A with no additional context or names.
Friday night into Saturday morning the Relay for Life gathering drew hundreds of participants. Five attendees share brief memories of loved ones and explain their personal drive to support cancer research and a cure.
Reporter Chad Lawhorn interviews a Lawrence musician and World War I veteran who played a special role in the conflict in Lawrence. The piece highlights his experiences and local significance as the coming Sunday feature.
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