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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 2004
Page
6
City Manager Mike Wildgen argues cutting losses by turning Eagle Bend into a nature preserve would shift about 12 years of debt onto property taxpayers, since current golf revenues only cover the debt. The discussion questions whether users or taxpayers should fund the remaining obligation.
A control notice invites readers to call a local number 832-7297 to leave questions for Sound Off. The prompt directs callers to a recording that asks for their query. The item functions as a short public service notice about engaging with the column.
Readers weigh in on a plan to prohibit left turns at six 23rd Street intersections from 4 to 6 pm to speed rush hour traffic. Richard Cole says not necessary, Mandy Perkins opposes, Heather Jorgensen supports with more turning lanes as alternative.
County Commissioners weigh a proposed rest room near the Douglas County Emergency Dispatch Center within the Law Enforcement Center. Estimated cost is 16 330 dollars. Some members want more information and a full building review before approving the plan.
Advocates press to extend Kansas death penalty exemptions beyond birth disabilities to include adults with brain injuries and diseases like Alzheimer's. A pretrial hearing to assess mental retardation is proposed to avoid costly trials when capital punishment is unavailable. Critics warn of creating an expert-driven cottage industry and cite no current cases to affect.
A contractor digging a lake behind Steve and Debbie Gildehaus home in eastern Jackson County uncovered fossils believed to be mammoth, along with a horse, sloth, armadillo, and deer. Digging is complete and paleomagnetic testing may date the area. The mammoth will be shown at Science City museum, then donated to Grain Valley Historical Museum.
Kansas University political science expert Deborah Gerner will speak at the Lawrence Public Library about peace between Israelis and Palestinians. The talk at 7 p.m. in the library auditorium covers injustices and fears, and future hopes, plus a reading from and discussion of her book When the Rain Returns on nonviolence and Quaker peace concepts.
The Northeast Kansas Education Service Center in Leavenworth received a three year federal grant of more than $870,000 to improve child health and reduce obesity among northeast Kansas students. The funds come under the No Child Left Behind Act.
The city restores the brush recycling center at 1420 E. 11th St for five days to aid storm cleanup. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Only tree debris accepted, no lumber, no trash. Free to residents. If not using the center, residents may curb-trim materials to 5 feet, bundle to 18 inches diameter or 65 pounds, and place on trash day.
Rose Brown wants charges after her two boxer dogs Daisy a five year old and Socks a four year old were shot by a man in rural Douglas County near North 1700 East 550 Road. The 61 year old shooter told deputies he fired after dogs chased cattle in the pen. Daisy died and Socks survived.
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