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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1999
Page
5
FSHS athletics director Steve Grant said the school will reschedule all junior varsity baseball games canceled to allow varsity play. He urged JV coaches to call Grant or Mike Hill at 832 6050 with concerns, promising efforts to fit all games in.
The Journal-World directs readers to call the Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to leave a question. A recording will prompt the caller to share their inquiry for Sound Off.
Health screening for seniors at Babcock Place 1700 Mass. fee applies sponsored by Lawrence Douglas County Health Department. Negotiation session between Lawrence school board and Lawrence Education Association at district service center 3705 Clinton Pkwy. Journey to Excellence is a hospital report to the community with tours 5 to 6 pm and program at 6 pm. Douglas County Commission meets at county courthouse 11th and Massachusetts. Public Library Bookmobile visits Prairie Commons 5121 Congressional 9 to 10 am 10:30 to 11:30 am Bran don Woods 1 to 1:30 pm and Rnd Acres 2930 Peterson Rd 2 to 3 pm. Farmers Market 4 to 6:30 pm in the 1000 block of Vermont. Submit Datebook items by calling 832-7148 or mailing P O Box 888 Lawrence 66044.
Kay and Robert Lilja of Danville California and Lake Pomona donate ten thousand dollars to Kansas State University to support Ottawa High School graduates. The gift funds KSU’s fifty million scholarship drive in memory of Kay’s mother Lorraine Garrett Max a longtime Ottawa resident and community volunteer. Mrs. Max engaged in Women’s Aglow Ottawa Oasis Club Girl Scouts and several local groups.
Kansas University remote sensing program receives a three year 560000 grant from NASA to update forest maps using satellite images. The KU Kansas Applied Remote Sensing Program will collaborate with the U.S. Forest Service to map Yellowstone and Grand Tetons forests. The project is one of 13 selected from 180 proposals in a NASA USDA partnership.
A malfunctioning dryer sparked a blaze at 760 N Seventh in North Lawrence, causing about 2500 in damage but no injuries. Fire crews arrived at 9 56 p m and had the fire under control by 10 15 p m. Battalion Chief Jere Karr said residents were outside when responders arrived. Seven female junior high students will attend the Future Astronauts Training Program in Hutchinson and be honored May 13 at Alcamar Country Club by the local AAUW.
A local AAUW program begun six years ago supports eighth grade students Jessica Foulke Caitlin Hornbeck Asha Park-Carter Valerie Wiesner from area junior high schools. Students pay 100 dollars toward costs while 445 dollars are covered by AAUW donors.
Lawrence police arrested a Topeka man Tuesday after he allegedly fired into a home kicked in a door and pointed a gun inside then led officers on a car and foot chase. A light blue Oldsmobile Sierra was stopped after a pursuit that ended with a ditch crash. Officers recovered a .22 semi automatic handgun cash and ski masks. no injuries reported. Names not released.
Multiple incidents reported in Lawrence include a white 1994 Ford van and carpet cleaner stolen together valued at 21 000 from the 800 block of Michigan between noon and 11 p.m. Saturday. Other thefts include speakers 390 and items 1 400 from the 1000 block of West 29th, a $450 Alpine CD player and items 2 455 from the 1900 block of Massachusetts, and a white gold ring with five diamonds valued at 5 000 from the 2400 block of Melrose between March 12 and 18. Police also arrested Lenzie Scruggs 48 on charges including fleeing and felony theft after a chase. Megan Eve Gray 23 faces drug charges after a traffic stop revealed drugs and possible meth activity. Emergency calls list numerous fire and medical responses across Douglas County with many incidents including medical emergencies, injuries, and transports. Births noted for Lawrence area: a girl to Ryan and Jennifer Schwisow, and boys to John O’Connor and Tricia La Rue, and to Randy La Rue.
Lawrence High senior Michael Padget was left off the published list of students who placed in the National Latin Exam. He earned a silver maxima cum laude award in Latin II, but was not included in the official ranking.
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