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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 2012
Page
5
Megan Gilliland, the city communications manager, explains spraying is weather dependent so advance signage is not possible. Notifications are posted at the trail on spraying day. Spraying requires no rain in two days and wind under 10 mph, done early morning as maintenance per agreement with the Corps of Engineers. Call 832-7297 or email soundoff@jworld.com.
Massachusetts Street readers share odd encounters with animals. A doorman recounts four birds striking a windshield, a researcher recalls an ostrich headlight incident, another witness describes a bobcat running beside him, and a health educator recalls birds chasing a cat after it mauled a fledgling.
Gary Furthmyer, 59, a convicted sex offender who fled Lansing Correctional Facility on April 18, was taken into custody in Kansas City Kansas at about 2 p.m. Wednesday. He was returned to the facility after a stop at Wyandotte County Jail following tips to the TIPS hotline. Furthmyer had been serving six to 25 years for indecent liberties with a child and aggravated failure to appear in Sedgwick County. He previously escaped custody in 1988 and 1993 and has prior stints in Texas and Louisiana before a 2005 parole violation return to Lansing.
An unnamed student and researcher Nawrocki battled memory and focus issues after an injury while pursuing a PhD in ecology and evolutionary biology. She defied doubts, earned honors for her jellyfish research, presented in Germany, received NSF funding, and will pursue a postdoctoral position at Pomona College.
Seven Lawrence High School students were disciplined after they were accused of trespassing during a thwarted senior prank before 1 a.m. at the school. Police observed entries, others fled, and a school resource officer helped conduct the investigation. No damage or theft occurred. parents will be notified and disciplinary action will follow district policy.
Tom and Addie Wagner of Lawrence welcome a boy born on Wednesday. Heather and Brian Long of Ottawa also welcome a son born on Wednesday.
The Journal-World notes prices as low as $3.39 at several stations. Readers are urged to call 832 7154 if they find a lower price.
The Journal World explains its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors’ attention. Readers are urged to contact (785) 832 7154 or email the newsroom to report corrections.
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