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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2010
Page
5
The downtown sidewalk sale is set for Thursday July 15 from sunup to sundown. Lawrence hosts an electronic recycling event Saturday May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Free State High School parking lot with a $10 fee for computer monitors and $15 for televisions, no charge for other electronics.
At Wayne and Larry's Sports Bar in Lawrence respondents weigh Missouri and Nebraska leaving the Big 12. Rick Hunter argues rivalries stay and competition remains. Others cite Big 12 hurt, Big Ten interest, and money as key factors.
Kansas University adds a Lavender Ceremony to recognize lesbian gay bisexual and transgender students. The first event, 6 p.m. Friday in the English Room, may crown fewer than 10 graduates and encourages nontraditional attire. Participants receive certificates of achievement as KU joins a national trend.
Lawrence school administrators push for negotiation language that allows flexible scheduling at each level for the 2011-2012 shift to four-grade high schools and reconfigured middle schools. They stress safeguarding planning time while aiming to avoid locking in gains or losses in teacher prep time. Lois Orth-Lopes notes efforts to boost elementary planning time also continue.
County commissioners will consider a 20 year upgrade plan for the fairgrounds funded as gate or other fees allow, aiming to avoid property tax hikes. The plan competes with road work and other capital needs in a roughly four million dollar annual budget. Thellman cites tight finances as a key factor. Transportation reporter Mark Fagan can be reached at 832-7188.
Lawrence graduating seniors begin at 10 p.m. at Abe and Jake's Landing on 8 E Sixth St. May 24. May 25 marks the last day of classes for Lawrence seventh through ninth graders. Kindergarten through sixth grade wrap up May 25. Ninth grade recognition ceremonies occur as part of that period. Last day of finals for Lawrence High School and Free State sophomores and juniors.
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