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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 2012
Page
4
Megan Gilliland the citys communications manager says the city continues to enforce the ordinance and will review the area around 23rd and Louisiana where temporary signs appeared on the north side of 23rd. The question whether enforcement has paused is answered no.
A notice invites readers with a question to call 832-7297 or email soundoff jworld.com. The brief item provides direct contact options for public input or replies through phone and email.
KU's homecoming weekend features an 11 am Oct. 27 game against Texas and a Friday parade route shift on Jayhawk Boulevard. A 7 pm rally at the Adams Alumni Center follows, with floats, food, and appearances by the EU cheer squad and athletics reps. Diamond Dixon serves as grand marshal alongside honorary grand marshal Bob Dole. The Jayhawk Jog 5K starts the week at 9:30 am Sunday, funds the United Way, with Glow KU light-contest decorations planned for residence halls and Greek groups. Proceeds support United Way of Douglas County.
A compact listing of KU Homecoming activities from Sunday to Friday including Jayhawk Jog, Stuff the Bus, Jayhawk Jingles auditions and dress rehearsals, tabling, book drives, 3 on 3 basketball, mural and decor contests, comedy show with Vanessa Bayer, Rock Chalk Day, food fest, pep rally, homecoming reception, parade and the Texas football game schedule. Includes sites at Adams Alumni Center, Wescoe Beach, KU campus, and Budig Hall with times and venues.
On the street in Lawrence residents share mixed views on KU homecoming relevance. Tom Overholser a massage therapist says he does not relate to it now that he is not a student. Mike Horvath a general contractor calls it a fun game and Lawrence stays active. Emily Thompson a student from Sandpoint Idaho notes little importance.
A West 29th Street resident reported a suspect tried two doors before fleeing as a motion light activated around 11 p.m. No description was available. Four fire departments battled a four hour controlled burn of dilapidated mobile homes near N 1100 E 1600 Rd, close to Sibleyville, with no injuries or charges filed.
The Journal-World notes its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors' attention. Readers may report corrections by calling (785) 832-7154 or emailing news, as part of maintaining accurate local coverage for Lawrence and surrounding communities.
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