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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 2000
Page
6
The St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Oktoberfest drew more than 1,500 attendees on a chilly Saturday. Tim Keller, chair of the fourth annual event, reported selling out bierocks and turning people away while Rev. Charles Politka celebrated with beer and polka.
Four distinguished graduates of Lawrence High School and Liberty Memorial High School will be inducted today into the Lawrence Lions Alumni Association Hall of Honor. The 2 p.m. ceremony in the LHS commons will honor former Kansas Gov Robert Docking, Martha Parker, Rich Clarkson, and Sgt Susan Hadi for notable local state and national achievements.
Public invited to a groundbreaking for the Lawrence Arts Center in the 900 block of New Hampshire. Activities include music, party hats, and cookies from 3 to 5 pm with a ceremonial shovel event at 4 pm featuring the Seem to-be players Prairie Wind Dancers and the Alford Packer Memorial String Band.
Police say a Saturday 1 a.m. fight outside Granada Bar on 1020 Mass. left eight injured, three workers among them, with injuries from bats and bottles. Four Kansas City men ages 19 to 22 were jailed on suspicion of aggravated battery and held as investigation continued.
ABC agents from across Kansas converged on Lawrence after the KU- K-State football game to check alcohol sales. A 19 year old KU student was cited for minor in possession and unlawful use of a driver’s license after drinking at The Crossing. Violations carry fines up to 400 dollars and licensees face penalties.
Two youths Casey a 16 year old Lawrence girl and Arthur a 27 year old Lawrence boy recount starting with marijuana at 12 and 14 respectively. Casey describes marijuana as her hobby while Arthur admits using powder cocaine and inhalants alongside cannabis. Both are seeking counseling at Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center to quit.
Following Lawrence and Topeka leaders, Douglas County Commission will consider backing the effort to oppose a 16 percent electric rate increase for KPL customers. Wagnon seeks funds to challenge Western Resources rate equalization between KGE in Wichita and KPL in northeast Kansas. FERC hearing in Washington, D C is slated for Wednesday. Lawrence already pledged $10,000 with Shawnee and Lyon counties also contributing.
In Lawrence on game day a mix of Kansas State and Kansas fans packed bars and streets. Michelle Patchen and David Wasson shared barbecue at Johnny's Tavern while purple K-State supporters outnumbered KU blue in many spots. Families and locals cruised shuttle buses to Memorial Stadium as the gridiron rivalry heated up.
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