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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 2012
Page
4
Meagan Thomas asks residents on Massachusetts Street about the best award they have received. Stacy Jurich praises supporting local business and the local economy. Mia Gonzalez notes her National Merit semifinalist status. A second grader recalls a cheerful ribbon from earlier years.
John Nalbandian, longtime public affairs professor and consultant to major cities, and Barohn, chair of KU Medical Center neurology, received the KU Endowment prize. Nalbandian’s former student Rosemary O’Leary praised him for shaping her career. Barohn leads NIH funded translation efforts and directs Frontiers Heartland Institute. Both men were recognized at a Friday event and will receive $10,000 prizes.
Wilkins described a bond proposal prioritizing space expansion to replace portable classrooms and give each building separate cafeterias and gyms. The plan also calls for larger rooms, possible wall reconfigurations, energy efficiency upgrades, and net zero energy goals with photovoltaic systems, aiming to stay near a $90 million cap without taxes or state approval. In other business, KD O T discussions covered an interchange project on K 10 at Bob Billings Parkway that could require district land, and Michelle Fales was named to the Finance Advisory Council.
Police probe ongoing after a single vehicle crash near Crescent and Spencer streets killed Adrian J. Garcia, a Lawrence High School graduate. Victor P. Del Campo was detained. Garcia’s driver remains unidentified and authorities seek to determine impairment. Garcia played football for Lawrence High from 1995 to 1997.
Megan Gilliland the citys communications manager explains the north south left turn onto 27th from Iowa Street uses a green left arrow only. The upgrade funded by Federal-Aid Highway Safety reduced left turn accidents. Call 832-7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com with questions.
A 57 year old Lawrence man, Christopher J. Gorman, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a Friday night dispute. Officers found a .357 magnum and a second pistol when they located him at his home on Kentucky Street. Bond set at $15,000. He also faces charges of firearm possession marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
The Journal-World corrects two items from Oct 29 and April issues. Robert Franklin Senecal is 42, not the previously stated age. The EU Endowment Far Above campaign raised $612 million at its April launch, not the earlier reported amount.
Jeff and Ashley Rickard of Baldwin City welcomed a girl on Sunday while Eric and Colleen Bloom of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Monday.
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