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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1998
Page
7
Officials confirm JC Penney A store under construction at 3311 Iawa will not include a portrait studio. The existing West 23rd store also lacks one, and the new store is scheduled to open November 5.
Readers are directed to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to leave a question for Sound Off. A recording prompts listeners to state their query.
Douglas County commissioners will meet at 9 am Monday at the county courthouse to handle a light agenda. They will review an order from the Board of Tax Appeals, consider enlarging Jefferson County Rural Water District No. 13, approve a right of way for the 10th Street bridge project in Eudora, consider a leader attachment purchase, and review a court case management system proposal. A separate fire at Sigma Phi Epsilon caused 3,000 dollars in damage but no displacement.
A packed schedule lists a Friends of the Lawrence Public Library book sale at Seventh and Kentucky with half price day, a Tibetan lamas ceremony at the Spencer Museum, a Home Builders showcase, a CROP Walk at Clinton Town Hall, and a National Register placement celebration at Clinton Town Hall. Also includes Spanish storytime, Harvest of Arts activities at Buford M. Watson Jr. Park, Piano Stage at the Lawrence Arts Center, and a Ruth of school bond forum. Local health screenings, flu immunizations, toddlers storytime, and city meetings cap the day with several community service and education events.
Lawrence police booked Melissa Fetters 20 and Allan Davis 32 for aggravated assault after childhood quarrel and threats with a meat cleaver. Donald Spears 19 faced multiple charges including aggravated assault and driving while suspended after a reported incident.
An item lists several nonemergency transfers and medical calls on Friday night in Lawrence with no transport, plus dismissals and births. Nikki Lee and Ryan Poston welcome a girl, Jill Brungardt and baby girl are dismissed, and Jim and Theresa Tanger welcome a boy. Bryan and Jaime Stancliffe are noted.
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