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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 2012
Page
5
On the street responses at Massachusetts Street inquire residents about their favorite Thanksgiving dish. One respondent says green bean casserole is the best because it’s only available once a year.
Lawrence city commissioners unanimously approved 5.2 million dollars in bids to begin construction of the library parking garage for the 19 million dollar expanded Library project. The vote also authorized a 75 thousand dollar public art piece by Dierk Van Keppel and John Shreve for the two story atrium with glass sheets and color. Preliminary garage work will start mid December with library move to temporary space in January. a possible extra level will be studied for December.
The Lawrence Preservation Alliance objects to Thomas Fritzel having a say in how settlement money is spent for the 1908 house moved at 10th and Indiana. Commissioners note prior compromises failed and discuss a proposed donation while seeking clearer city expectations and lessons for the developer. A city Planning Department review approved dismantling but warned reassembly would differ from the original design. Dennis Brown and others urge limits on Fritzel’s involvement to avoid repeat issues.
A 58 year old Eudora woman received five years probation in federal court after pleading guilty to making false statements that led to about $61 000 in ineligible Social Security disability benefits. Sheery Regalado admitted in 2007 that her husband did not live with her and that she had access to a joint bank account, causing improper benefits from August 2000 through July 2011. she must repay the full amount.
A reader asks how to verify if a former acquaintance accused in a Boy Scouts abuse case was imprisoned. Suggestions include free inmate searches at Kansas Kasper and the Kansas Sex Offender Registry. For questions, email soundoff@ljworld.com.
A 20-year-old Lawrence man, Dakota Jackson Kunkle, received two years of probation after pleading to attempted criminal use of explosives linked to a July incident at a West 25th Street apartment. Police found residents making homemade explosives with fireworks ignition powder. co defendant Adam B. Dale had charges dropped.
Jordan and Michelle Long in Lawrence welcome a boy on Monday. Elizabeth Willis and Jonathan Collins in Lawrence welcome a girl on Monday. Flor Cisneros in Lawrence welcomes a boy on Tuesday. The Journal World notes it prints select police reports. burglaries under $1,000 and minor assaults are generally not named.
The Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service notes nearly a quarter of emerging winter wheat is poor to very poor as only 13 of 53 stations reported any precipitation last week. Five percent had emerged, with 46 percent fair, 29 percent good, and 1 percent excellent. Harvest advances as soybeans and sorghum are nearly fully cut. Local news also notes a Hutchinson Magnet School record workout with 290 participants, surpassing a 232-participant England record.
McPherson police car program pairs pastors with officers to foster understanding and support in high stress moments. Two local ministers are active with several more expected as auxiliary members to assist with sensitive duties like death notifications. Police Lt. Montagne notes prior need for such aid when informing families of suicides.
Hutchinson students officially set a Guinness World Record for the number of people working out with Hula Hoops. Organizers acknowledge the feat but note ongoing verification and recognition steps.
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