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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2002
Page
7
The Lawrence Farmers Market opened for the season on a rainy Saturday morning at 10th and Vermont streets. About 30 vendors participated including Clemente Jerez and Martina Masaquita selling lemonade juice and textiles.
Lawrence Journal World invites community groups to submit arts and entertainment listings for the 2002 KU Edition. Include dance theater music and visual arts along with fairs parades and other events in Lawrence and nearby areas. Deadline is June 3 with the EU Edition due mid August.
A 12 year old Reading boy was found on his front porch with a rope from a cat toy around his neck. Preliminary autopsy results did not determine the cause of death. Coroner Erik Mitchell cautioned the cause remains unclear. Lyon County undersheriff Richard Old said the death may have been a prank that went wrong and ruled out self harm or foul play.
Johnson County Judge James Franklin Davis set a July 23 preliminary hearing for James Beadle former DeSoto mayor charged with felony theft for allegedly diverting insurance premium payments from customers at his American Family Insurance Office. The alleged offenses occurred between March 1 2000 and February 29 2001. Beadle remains free on bond and details on affected customers or sums were not disclosed.
Michael Vaught, 43, of Leawood, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years probation after pleading guilty to aggravated battery for putting weed killer in his wife's coffee. He must also serve 60 days of house arrest post release. Rhonda Vaught urged probation, saying he was sorry. she suffered no lasting injuries.
The Journal-World reports gasoline prices as low as $1.27 at several Lawrence stations. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 with business name, address, and price or visit ljworld.com/section/gasoline to join the Pump Patrol message board.
Douglas County judge found KU and Bank of America mismanaged the Eliza beth Miller Watkins trust funds. Residents argued that interest should fund hall maintenance or return to principal. the ruling rejects reallocating funds to the Endowment Association and holds the trustee accountable under Watkins' wishes.
Lawrence residents Lisi Chance and James Conner wed in a Renaissance style ceremony beside Clinton Lake. Chance designed costumes matching a 14th century gown she found in high school, drawing on Arthurian and Robin Hood tales. The ceremony featured heraldic banners, velvet gowns, and tunics, creating a fairy tale ambiance while underscoring modern views on gender roles.
Syracuse resident Farm Bureau agent inspect drought ravaged winter wheat as two adjusters assess claims. Plants are knee high at best with cracked soil and sparse roots, revealing a failed crop unlikely to meet insurance expectations. Keller critiques the poor stand while Morris notes the difficulty of justification for coverage.
Commuters along the Kansas Turnpike between Lawrence and Topeka will see a major upgrade as the Topeka service area, the largest project of a 236 mile toll road overhaul, opens by early summer. The new facility will combine food and fuel in one 17,297 square foot site and include a business center for road workers. Hardee’s remains closed since December as upgrades proceed.
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