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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 2012
Page
2
Arlene Zickel 78 of Wellsville died Wednesday June 20 2012 Cremation performed Graveside services scheduled 16 AM Monday at Wellsville Cemetery with burial to follow in the cemetery grounds
Thomas William Bill Goodwin a longtime Kansas education administrator died June 20 2012 in Overland Park Kansas He served as superintendent director of statistics and deputy commissioner among other roles and later co founded General Management Associates He married Alleela Lee Myers in 1949 and is survived by three sons six grandchildren and five great grandchildren A Celebration of Life was held in Lawrence with memorials suggested to the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center.
Matt Llewellyn of 23rd Street Brewery says Lawrence Origins Restaurants sponsors the show with the Lawrence Jaycees. Activities in Watson Park include live music from about 3 p.m. and food vendors, plus beer and kids activities like a dunk tank and face painting. Fireworks legality varies by area with restrictions in Lawrence city limits and unincorporated Douglas County permitting private showtimes July 1-4, banning bottle rockets.
Baldwin City resumes July 4 fireworks after a two year gap with shows planned near Baldwin Elementary School at 100 Bullpup Drive starting around 9 30 to 9 45 p m Eudora Fireworks begin around 9 30 p m at Eudora Middle School 2635 W Church St Gary Scott parks director says best view is from the middle school lot De Soto vendors set up at Riverfest Park 33639 W 79th St from 7 p m Prairie Wine band plays at 7 p m followed by 9 45 p m fireworks McLouth residents view from Stan Braksick Sports Complex on Bull dog Boulevard show about 9 45 p m Ottawa fireworks at Forest Park 600 N Locust St at dusk.
Prosecutors and the court spar over bond for Adolfo and Deborah Gomez as two of their children are found bound while five endangerment counts loom. The case, tied to an Illinois to Arizona trip halted by police on I 70, sees the parents facing multiple charges as the vehicle is preserved for evidence and hearings proceed.
A Kansas redistricting lawsuit involves 29 plaintiffs led by Robyn Essex with Kobach opposing fee awards. Senate moderates like Tim Owens and House Democrat Paul Davis defend attorney costs as necessary for a complex case. Attorneys billed about 188000 dollars for Owens group, while others reported over 86000 dollars in fees.
Kansas University's Audio Reader Network calls for gently used audio gear vinyl records CDs musical instruments and DVDs for its annual For Your Ears Only sale set to run September 14 and 15 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence near 19th and Harper. Donations can be taken to Audio Reader at 1120 W 11th St complete drop site details are online at reader.ku.edu fyeodate.shtml. EMPORIA AP A landmark church near
Downtown Emporia will see the 84-year-old First Baptist Church building razed after the congregation rejected a $2 million repair plan. The City Commission approved demolition despite a State Historic Society push to preserve, citing $780,000 in credits as insufficient. Some historical features will be saved, including stained glass, arches, and a rafter etched by Emporia native Dean Smith.
Manhattan city commission approved a design contract and a federal grant for the Manhattan Regional Airport expansion. Airport director Peter Van Buren says jet service to Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago boosts passenger numbers, with over 54 000 in 2011 and an expected rise of about 10 000 this year. The terminal will be built in four phases, with the contract covering the first three phases and design costing 1.28 million dollars aided by a 911 565 federal grant.
Directory style entry lists staff editors and contacts for the Lawrence Journal World. Ann Gardner editorial page editor Tom Keegan sports editor Chris Bell circulation manager Susan Cantrell sales contact and general newsroom details. Published daily by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas with postal and circulation info.
Readers weigh in on the Lawrence fireworks show and visit patterns at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. A Thursday poll shows varied visit frequencies from never to weekly with percentages.
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