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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2002
Page
5
Golfers at Twin Oaks east of Lawrence spotted a pair of geese with six young on the fourth hole as spring weather brought light crowds. Forecasters predict no rain through the weekend and sunshine ahead for the area.
Lawrence police ask for public help identifying a man who allegedly offered candy to a 5 year old girl to entice her into a tan and brown Chevrolet van in the 1200 block of West Fifth Street between 5 30 and 6 15 p m The child escaped unharmed and witnesses reported a van and driver to police Call 843 TIPS with information anonymity maintained
Governor Bill Graves signed a bill authorizing sale of 120 million dollars in bonds to fund a biomedical center at Kansas University Medical Center, a food safety lab at Kansas State, and an aviation lab at Wichita State. The measure also allocates 13 million dollars to upgrade a Went aviation lab used by the industry.
The Journal-World reports a gasoline price of 1.26 at Citgo on Ninth and Iowa streets and 920 N Second St. Readers are urged to call 832 7154 to report lower prices with business name address and price, or join the Pump Patrol board online.
Police say James O Riccardi III, 42, is charged in Missouri with endangering a child and harassment after allegedly posing as a college recruiter and making inappropriate calls to high school athletes. Lawrence investigators note similarities to the Higginsville case as arraignment looms.
The 900 block of New Hampshire Street will close for a two month project starting Monday to repair street and curbwork and add a crosswalk linking the city parking garage and Lawrence Arts Center. Access remains via the Ninth Street entrance for most of construction.
Marcell Lauppe retires after 34 years guiding Douglas County Visiting Nurses Assn. She started in 1968 as a staff nurse and rose to director in 1980. An open house welcomed new director Jan Jenkins as colleagues praised Lauppe’s service and the agency’s evolving care.
State budget cuts threaten K 12 and higher education in Kansas, risking layoffs and higher tuition at KU, KSU, and Wichita State. The column urges reallocation, efficiency, and independent review to curb waste while questioning spending excesses and the role of regents in ensuring core missions amid financial strain.
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