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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2010
Page
1
Rural Douglas County resident Steve Cates has transformed his property into The Haunted Farm a menacing fright attraction run as a business. The 47 year old bridge crew worker says he enjoys scaring people and sees kids smile as they experience his Halloween setup.
The Haunted Farm runs from dusk to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday and on October 29 and 30 at 1029 N 1156 Road east of Clinton Lake. Admission is 10 dollars for adults and 6 dollars for kids 10 and under. Trick or treaters brave a coffin door and elaborate displays including a vortex tunnel.
Eastern Douglas County residents face higher rates as Rural Water District No. 4 prepares to cover about $900,000 in legal fees from a lawsuit against the city of Eudora. District officials say a successful outcome could net over $1 million in reimbursements, with appeals pending.
Ethics officials ruled an unsuccessful candidate cannot accept a 159 wig as an in kind campaign contribution. Joan Heffington, defeated by Sam Brownback in the GOP governor primary, must reimburse the campaign. The commission noted the wig purchase was for personal use and could not be paid via campaign funds. Heffington is running as an independent write in.
Lawrence officials poised to announce Plastikon Industries as the new biosciences employer at East Hills Business Park. The San Francisco area company plans to occupy the former Serologicals building and add at least 50 jobs, likely serving the animal health care market from Lawrence.
A local event Friday will feature experts discussing the role of education in Kansas’s economy. Participants will cover how schools train workers, attract investment, and support regional growth, with questions from attendees.
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