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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 2006
Page
6
Free State High has compiled an overall football record of 49-50 over its 10 years of existence since opening in 1997. During the same span Lawrence High is 59-43.
Readers are invited to call 832-7297 to leave a question for the Sound Off segment. A recording guides callers to submit their inquiry, which will be aired later.
Readers in Lawrence weigh opinions on Thanksgiving as culturally insensitive. Foster Coburn argues the feast reflects shared history and collaboration. Naomi Welch compares sensitivity to other faiths, while Rick Daugherty sees potential insensitivity but doubts change will occur.
Hendrickson testified she left her child Aisha in Decker’s care at Edgewood Homes. Aisha died in October 2005 from a skull fracture and extensive bruising. Decker was convicted and faces 20 years to life. Hendrickson faces up to a year in jail on a lesser charge and awaits sentencing December 14.
The Commission debated releasing a letter opposing a Sunflower Electric power plant proposed for western Kansas. The city voices concerns including mercury emissions and impact on eastern Kansas. Sunflower’s L Earl Watkins Jr notes emissions would be far below federal limits and urges support for regional economic development.
City commissioners unanimously approved a 251500 contract with PlaceMakers of California to craft a development code adopting Traditional Neighborhood Design. A seven day charrette January 31 to February 6 will study downtown areas and possible future growth south of the Wakarusa River and west of the South Lawrence Trafficway. The plan aims to guide redevelopment with mixed uses and a turn of the century street pattern. City staff will also propose Dec 12 discussions on impact fees to fund park acquisitions as a one time developer charge.
A national report shows Atlantic Southeast Airlines had the worst baggage problems among carriers serving Wichita Mid-Continent, with 24.13 mishandled bags per 1,000 passengers in September and 17.64 in August. Continental ranked best for Wichita flights.
Dianne Morgan of LINK coordinates a community Thanksgiving meal at 22 W. 10th St. open to all. Doors open 11:30 a.m. with serving from 1 to 2:30 p.m. About 32 turkeys will be roasted Wednesday night as hundreds from Lawrence and nearby towns join families for a shared dinner and thanks.
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