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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2013
Page
4
A Life in Color organized dance event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on April 26 from about 6 p m to 11 p m drew noise complaints from nearby residents. County officials granted permission but later requested volume reductions after loud music disturbed the area.
Readers are invited to call 832 7297 or email soundoff at ljworld.com for comments or input on the matter.
Lawrence residents share mixed reactions to Andrew Wiggins choosing Kansas. Robert Ozier, a school district employee, notes tradition but expresses reservations about one and done players. Passersby on Massachusetts Street weigh in on the decision.
Police hunt a white male around 6 feet tall with a scruffy beard who reportedly stole a table saw tools and two motorcycle helmets from a Kasold Drive basement storage unit Sunday. He returned Monday, confronted by the resident, then fled after being released with a promise to return. Call 785-830-7430 with tips.
Megan Victoria Wilson, 19, of Lawrence, was sentenced in Douglas County District Court on May 10 after being found guilty of criminal damage and criminal threat for driving a car into a Lawrence house in November. She received 30 days in jail and two years of probation and could face up to one year in prison.
Wei Ma and Lei Shi of Lawrence welcome a girl born Tuesday. Jared and Lindsay Wiseman of Lawrence announce the birth of their daughter also born Tuesday.
Senate Republicans clash over budget details and closed door talks as Sen. Michael O’Donnell repeats an unverified remark attributed to Merrick while Merrick’s office releases talking points. Moderates complain of secrecy as conservatives push for open conference committees and bets on Brownback tax cuts amid talk of 2014 challenges to Brownback.
The Kansas Board of Education debated the Kansas college and career ready standards dubbed the Kan sas standards. Lawrence district teachers have prepared for implementation while public opposition centered on concerns of federal intrusion and loss of local control. Board members defended the standards citing prior input and research, with Education reporter Peter Hancock noted for follow-up.
Jeannie Shockey, director of social services at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence, is the inaugural recipient of the Crossroads Hospice Caring More Award. A $500 prize goes to her chosen charity Project Lively, aiding senior independence, with the ceremony at The Oread.
Kathleen Hall describes family ties to KU and a passion for the university. Hub Hall’s geology mentor at KU inspired his career with Standard Oil Exploration around the world. The Hall professorship will support sedimentary geology research and teaching, aiming to attract top faculty to KU’s geology department.
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