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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 2013
Page
4
On Massachusetts Street residents share fond memories of Santa Claus in a street survey conducted by Kim Christensen, project manager. A reader asks what Santa means to them as LJWorld invites responses on page 1A.
There were no births to report Friday, according to the latest daily bulletin.
The Sea Sate COS policy states editors correct significant errors brought to their attention in this space. Readers may call 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld.com to report corrections.
Shoppers packed Michaels and Bed Bath & Beyond as discounts expired at noon and downtown Lawrence saw high crowds with limited parking. Wichita couple Mary Lynn and Carlos Blacklock visited with out-of-state relatives for Thanksgiving and KU football, while local families including Holly Garber and Amanda Mayhew browsed Weavers and World Market. Jack Watson and family chased gifts amid festive crowds.
Amtrak officials warn continued track funding is needed to keep passenger service fast and profitable through southwest Kansas. The $100 million repair plan involves BNSF owned track used by about four daily trains, including two Southwest Chief runs. If no decision is reached by end of 2014 Amtrak may reroute the Chief south through Oklahoma and Texas before returning to Albuquerque.
A 22-year-old man from Cherryvale is scheduled for a first appearance in Labette County court on Monday in connection with the deaths of 29-year-old Cami Umbarger and her four children aged 9 6 and 4. He is held on 5 million bail. prosecutors will decide charges soon.
Westar Energy blamed a squirrel for a Thanksgiving power outage affecting more than 3000 customers in eastern Kansas. The rodent got inside a substation causing fuses to blow. Westar apologized and said crews restored power to most customers by 12 30 p.m.
Lawrence Arts Center held a publicly funded religious ceremony for Tibetan monks this month. KU constitutional scholar Richard Levy argues no establishment clause violation if a public venue hosts private expressive activity on equal terms. Center leaders emphasize exhibiting diverse religious and political art without excluding any affiliation.
Social Service League thrift store manager Jean Ann Pike says the Rhode Island site offers a comfortable space with a loading dock and easier donation drop offs. Doug Compton plans to refurbish the Allen Press property and possibly upgrade the cinder block building while the store remains at the former site, with a timeline for the hotel project next year. The store funds clothing and other items for those in need and runs an eye glasses program, and Pike believes customers will follow to the new location, as loyalty to the League remains strong.
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