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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 2000
Page
10
A deadly tornado struck Snyder Ohio killing 87 people. The storm leveled 100 homes and damaged many more. Weather history notes fair skies and 47 degree temperatures with sun and moon times listed.
Washington hearing on Rep. Jim Ryun’s rail trail bill aims to require upfront compensation to landowners before converting abandoned railroad easements to trails. Supporters cite balance. opponents warn it could halt development. The measure seeks private owner negotiations and court options if no agreement.
Gov Bill Graves signed SB 432 a broad education bill including mentoring for new teachers, background checks for public school job applicants and reading emphasis. The law funds mentoring with 1 million dollars and 1000 dollar bonuses for national certifiers plus up to 1000 dollars for veteran mentors. It directs the State Board to ensure fourth grade reading mastery. FBI checks apply unless ten years Kansas residency.
Gov Bill Graves plans to open Cedar Crest to reporters 2 to 4 pm Thursday as the Graves family prepares to move back into the governor residence. The 70 year old house underwent a 4.3 million dollar renovation funded largely by private donations, with asbestos removal and major updates to systems and security.
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