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FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, BABY AND BEAR: June 10, 1999; Baby, doll. Emma Stalnaker, 9 months, poses with her doll D.W. Emma is the daughter of Jeff and Trisha Stalnaker, Lawrence, and the granddaughter of Mickey and Leon Greene, Lawrence. The photo was submitted by Mickey Greene. Got a shot for Friends & Neighbors? Send it, along with your name and phone number, to Friends & Neighbors, P.O. Box 888, Lawrence 66044.
WEDNESDAY SPORTS ON TV: June 10, 1999; Today Baseball
S CLOSE: June 10, 1999; Local markets As of Tuesday’s close, courtesy of Farmer’s Cooperative Assn. South Elevator — Wheat, $2.47; soybeans, $4.40; milo, $1.67; corn, $1.90. Midland Elevator — Wheat, NA; soybeans, $4.40; milo, NA; corn, $1.91. North Elevator — Wheat, $2.52; soybeans, $4.40; milo, $1.67; corn, $1.95.
SOUNDOFF ON LHS BASEBALL COACH: June 10, 1999; Could you please list the names of the other applicants and their teaching and coaching qualifications for the Lawrence High head baseball coach? Who was responsible for the final selection? Lawrence High athletics director Ron Commons declined to name the other applicants for the job that was awarded to David Petry. Commons said a school administrative team headed by Principal Dick Patterson selected Petry.
BRYON L. JONES OBITUARY: June 10, 1999; BRYON L. JONES Services for Bryon L. Jones, 77, Weslaco, Tex., will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
KU OFFICIALS APPOINT NEW LIBRARY DEAN: By Tim Carpenter; June 10, 1999; KU’s next library dean was harvested from the staff of the world’s largest library devoted to agriculture.
LAWRENCE DATEBOOK FOR WEDNESDAY: June 10, 1999; TODAY 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Lawrence City Commission study session to discuss budget issues for 2000, city hall, Sixth and Massachusetts.
KU ENDOWMENT RECEIVES $10,000 GIFT: June 10, 1999; Couple help fund art museum study
LETTER CARRIERS HOPE TO DELIVER PAY MESSAGE: By Chris Koger; June 10, 1999; Thousands of letter carriers hand-deliver mail every day, but today they want to send their own message. Dozens of Lawrence letter carriers will join a national picketing effort against what they say is too little pay for shouldering the brunt of automation by spending more hours on the street delivering mail.
ANIMAL CRUELTY DEFENDANT MISSES COURT: By Deb Gruver; June 10, 1999; A man serving a year in jail for keeping malnourished pit bulls didn’t show up Tuesday for the parole hearing he requested. Ernest C. Martin asked for the hearing but failed to appear in Douglas County District Judge Michael Malone’s courtroom.
TWO FSHS COACHES REDUCE DUTIES: June 10, 1999; Two Free State High coaches have decided to cut back on their duties. Phil Lee has resigned as boys soccer coach, but will continue to coach the Firebirds’ girls soccer team. Also, Jack Schreiner will drop his duties as girls golf coach, but will remain the Firebirds’ boys basketball and boys golf coach.
KDHE FINES LAWRENCE CARE HOME: By Chris Koger; June 10, 1999; A Lawrence facility that cares for a few elderly patients has been fined for violating state law concerning medical records. The facility is appealing the $2,500 fine. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the civil penalty this month after inspections April 13 and April 14 uncovered violations at Cooper’s Home Care. During a follow-up inspection May 13 and May 14, KDHE employees found the violations had not been corrected, said KDHE spokesman Don Brown.
CORRECTION: June 10, 1999; Leonard Krishtalka, author of a guest editorial that appeared in Tuesday’s Journal-World, is director of the Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center at Kansas University. Ï
BLOTTER: June 10, 1999; Law enforcement report Burglaries and thefts reported
HEARD IN LAWRENCE: June 10, 1999; Lawrence barber R.C. Pewtress got a call Monday night from his father in Chula Vista, Calif., asking why he hadn’t called to wish him a happy birthday. “You’re birthday isn’t until tomorrow,” a puzzled R.C. replied.
OZAWKIE OVERCOMES OUTLAWS: By Jason Franchuk; June 10, 1999; Coach Carl Brooks missed the first three innings of the Lawrence Outlaws’ game Tuesday night because of a dinner honoring his 81-year-old father. Perhaps he should have called it a night after Byron Brooks was named Lawrence Sertoman of the Year.
PAOLA POUNDS RAIDERS: June 10, 1999; Paola — The Lawrence Raiders’ cupboard wasn’t bare, but it wasn’t overstocked, either. Paola pounded the depleted Raiders, 11-3, on Tuesday night, handing the Lawrence Legion baseball team its first loss in five starts.
POLICE ARREST CRIME STOPPERS FEATURED FUGITIVE: By Deb Gruver; June 10, 1999; A 33-year-old transient featured last month as one of Crime Stoppers’ most-wanted fugitives is being extradited to South Dakota. Lawrence detectives and officers from a multijurisdictional drug enforcement unit arrested Robert H. Williamson Jr. on Monday evening in Eudora.
OSAWATOMIE MAN SENTENCED: June 10, 1999; Drug charges bring eight-year sentence
HANNAH JEAN-MARIE GLEASON OBITUARY: June 10, 1999; HANNAH JEAN-MARIE GLEASON Junction City — Services for Hannah Jean-Marie Gleason, infant daughter of Thomas and Tammy M. (Coffey) Gleason, Junction City, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Wesleyan Church. Burial will be in Zion Evangelical Brethren Cemetery, Geary County.
REBECCA ANN BARTEE OBITUARY: June 10, 1999; REBECCA ANN BARTEE Topeka — Mass of Christian Burial for Rebecca Ann Bartee, 41, Englewood, Colo., will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Topeka. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka.
BLOTTER FOR JUNE 10, 1999: June 10, 1999; Law enforcement report Police reports
LASER TAG SOUND OFF: June 10, 1999; I was just reading about the new laser tag place and was wondering if those lasers were any different from the ones that can damage people’s eyes? Optometrist Curtis Anderson said lasers are rated on five levels, and beams below level three are considered harmless. Laser pointers are at level three, on the borderline for eye damage.
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, FUTURE ASTRONAUTS: June 10, 1999; High aspirations. The 1999 recipients of the Future Astronaut’s Training scholarship were honored May 13 during an American Association of University Women. They are, from left: Asha Park-Carter, eighth grade, Central Junior High; Jessica Foulke, eighth grade, West Junior High; Caitlin Hornbeck, eighth grade, CJHS; Valerie Wiesner, eighth grade, Southwest Junior High; Jenni Beasley, seventh grade, St. John; Kimberley Davis, eighth grade, South Junior High School; and Vicki Bentley, seventh grade, Schwegler. The photo was submitted by Linda Lungstrum and Janice Toebben, co-chairs of the Future Astronaut’s Training scholarship program for the AAUW. Got a shot for Friends & Neighbors? Send it, along with your name and phone number, to Friends & Neighbors, P.O. Box 888, Lawrence 66044.
THE MAG: ARDYS RAMBERG LIKES ACCESSIBILITY OF OUTDOOR SHOW: By Jan Biles; June 10, 1999; A Lawrence artist likes the accessibility of the Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition.
LAWRENCE FIRM BUILDING CAT PLANT: From J-W Staff Reports; June 10, 1999; A Lawrence construction company broke ground Wednesday in Emporia for a $20 million plant for Caterpillar Inc. Harris Construction is designing and building the plant for Caterpillar on a fast-track construction process.
S CLOSE: June 10, 1999; Local markets As of Wednesday’s close, courtesy of Farmer’s Cooperative Assn. South Elevator — Wheat, $2.48; soybeans, $4.43; milo, $1.64; corn, $1.87. Midland Elevator — Wheat, NA; soybeans, $4.43; milo, NA; corn, $1.88. North Elevator — Wheat, $2.53; soybeans, $4.43; milo, $1.64; corn, $1.92.
SOUNDOFF ON KDOT ROLE AT THE KANSAS RIVER BRIDGE: June 10, 1999; I was driving across the Kansas River Bridge and I saw a state truck with a state worker sleeping in it. I was wondering what the state actually has to do with the bridge? Aren’t they supposed to be working on it? Kim Athon, information specialist with the Kansas Department of Transportation, said KDOT staff members were responsible for periodic inspection of bridge work by Progressive Contractors Inc. of St. Michael, Minn. KDOT signed an $870,000 contract with the company to repair and resurface the two bridges connecting downtown to North Lawrence.
THURS BEST BETS: June 10, 1999; TODAY John Weatherwax and the Junk Yard Jazz, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth.
THE MAG: CHIPOTLE BOX: June 10, 1999; A TANGY NEWCOMER Restaurant: Chipotle Mexican Grill, 911 Mass., 843-8800.
THE MAG: CHIPOTLE RESTAURANT SPICES UP DOWNTOWN: By P.J. Wagner; June 10, 1999; Chipotle Mexican Grill joins the ranks of Lawrence’s fine Mexican restaurants.
THE MAG: KC SCULPTURE GARDEN MARKS 10TH YEAR: From J-W staff reports; June 10, 1999; The Kansas City Sculpture Park is marking its 10th anniversary with a number of events this summer. A free outdoor party featuring music, dance and art-making activities will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The 17-acre park is on the grounds of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St.
THE MAG: QUILT BOX: June 10, 1999; PIECE BY PIECE What: “Quilt National ‘97,” Kress Gallery, Saturday-Aug. 7, and “A Quilt Sampler,” North Balcony Gallery, through Aug. 7.
TWO SPEED FAN STRIKES BLUES NOTES: By Mitchell J. Near; June 10, 1999; A Lawrence trio combines blues, funk and rock in its performances.
DESOTO VOTERS OK SCHOOL BOND ISSUE: By Michael Dekker; June 10, 1999; Voters in the DeSoto School district have approved a $42.5 million bond issue for new schools and improvements to existing facilities.
BANK HAS LAWRENCE OPERATIONS: June 10, 1999; LAWRENCE OPERATIONS U.S. Bank has 20 branches across Kansas, including two in Lawrence.
OUTLAWS: June 10, 1999; Lawrence’s Outlaws split an American Legion baseball doubleheader with Lee’s Summit, Mo., winning 9-7 and lost 4-2. Shaun Flynn slugged three hits, including a two-run home run in the first game. Blake Allen had three hits, including a double and two RBIs. John Swenson also had three hits, including a double.
KU ALUM TAPPED FOR AMBASSADORSHIP: By Tim Carpenter; June 10, 1999; Delano Lewis has come a long way from his $6-a-week job as a waiter in a Kansas University sorority house. President Clinton announced on Monday his intent to nominate Lewis, a native Kansan and KU graduate, to be U.S. ambassador to South Africa.
OUTHOUSE OWNER ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILD: By Deb Gruver; June 10, 1999; The owner of a Douglas County nude dancing club has been charged with the sexual exploitation of a child. The owner allegedly allowed a 15-year-old girl to dance at his business. The Kansas City, Mo., girl says she’s upset about the charges and never wanted Jeffery Dean Wallace, 31, arrested.
TONGANOXIE DAYS SET FOR SATURDAY: From J-W Staff Reports; June 10, 1999; From barbecue to basketball, the 14th annual Tonganoxie Days will have something for almost everyone on Saturday. The Friends of the Library fun runs and walk will begin the festivities at 8 a.m.
SPORTS CAMP TEACHES AREA YOUTHS LIFE SKILLS: By Josh Funk; June 10, 1999; Area children are livening up Kansas University’s Robinson Sports Complex this summer. Each morning about 250 to 300 children take advantage of the facility as part of a National Youth Sports Program camp.
FUND-RAISERS MAKE STRIDES FOR YOUNG CANCER PATIENT: By Deb Gruver; June 10, 1999; The family of a rural Lawrence boy struggling with brain cancer is warmed by a community fund-raising effort.
SCHOOL BOARDS EXCHANGE IDEAS: By JL Watson; June 10, 1999; New and old school board members meet to prepare for the July 1 transition.
ALLIEDSIGNAL WINS LOCKHEED CONTRACT: From J-W Staff Reports; June 10, 1999; Lockheed Martin said Tuesday it selected AlliedSignal Aerospace’s Up-Front Control Display and integrated Control Panel for its U-2S aircraft. The systems, produced by AlliedSignal Aerospace, will be installed in 35 U-2S aircraft over the next five years.
KANU MANAGER NAMED: By Tim Carpenter; June 10, 1999; After more than two years, the word “interim” can be removed from KANU administrator Janet Campbell’s title.
VOTE ON NEW PLANNERS SPLINTERED: By Kendrick Blackwood; June 10, 1999; The Douglas County Commission chose a businessman and a farmer to fill vacancies on the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission Wednesday night. But only the farmer received the support of Commissioner Charles Jones, who abstained rather than vote for second nominee Jere McElhaney.
HOSPITALS FOR JUNE 10: June 10, 1999; Births Mayleen and David Brock-Murray, Lawrence, a boy, Wednesday.
POLICE USE HELICOPTER IN CHASE: By Chris Koger; June 10, 1999; Lawrence police had help from above while chasing a suspect in an allegedly stolen car Wednesday morning. With Lawrence police in pursuit, a Topeka Police Department helicopter shined a spotlight on David Leon Lamont, 41, as he raced west on U.S. Highway 40.
SCIENTISTS PUBLICIZE: By Erik Petersen; June 10, 1999; A science-minded group wants people to draw their own conclusions about a proposed set of new science standards being debated by the State Board of Education.
ABILITY TO APPOINT REGENTS: By Tim Carpenter; June 10, 1999; Chancellor Robert Hemenway is optimistic about the composition of the new Kansas Board of Regents, which will have oversight of KU and the rest of higher education in the state.
6-9 SHOULD CANDIDATES FOR U.S. SENATE HAVE PREVIOUSLY LIVED…: June 10, 1999; Should candidates for U.S. Senate have previously lived in the state in which they are running? John Hayden,
RESTAURANT, BAKERY MAKING NEW ROUNDS WITH PEDAL POWER: By Mark Fagan; June 10, 1999; Two downtown eateries are putting pedal to pavement for a new delivery service using a 70-pound, 6-foot-long chopper known as a long-haul cargo bike. Payload: Up to 200 pounds of bakery-fresh breads, deli sandwiches or simmering gumbo.
PRIDE TABBED FOR PAN AM TEAM: June 10, 1999; Colorado Springs, Colo. — Kansas University senior Lynn Pride has been selected one of the first two players for the 1999 Pan American Games Team by USA Basketball’s Women’s National Team Committee. “This is a tremendous opportunity for Lynn,” KU coach Marian Washington said. “Lynn is going to experience one of the highest levels of competition in women’s basketball. This will be a really positive experience for herself, her family and her university.”
BYRON L. JONES OBITUARY: June 10, 1999; BYRON L. JONES Services for Byron L. Jones, 77, Weslaco, Tex., will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
LEE J. MCMANNESS OBITUARY: June 10, 1999; LEE J. MCMANNESS Sierra Vista , Ariz. — Memorial services for Lee J. McManness, 75, Sierra Vista, Ariz., were held Monday at Mountain View Assembly of God Church. A Masonic graveside service will be held in Lawrence at a later date.
BROWN SERVICES: June 10, 1999; Services for Fredericka Viola Brown, 86, Lawrence, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Second Christian Church in Lawrence. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Brown died Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at her home.
KAREN PAASCH OBITUARY: June 10, 1999; KAREN PAASCH Services for Karen Paasch, 53, Lecompton, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be in Washington Creek Cemetery.
CLIFTON HIBNER OBITUARY: June 10, 1999; CLIFTON HIBNER Graveside services for Clifton Hibner, 81, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence.
THE MAMMY: Caroline Trowbridge, Journal-World Special Sections Editor; June 10, 1999; Brendan O’Carroll
HEALTHY OPTION: June 10, 1999; Adding a prescription drug rider to Medicare coverage would benefit millions of Americans There aren’t many actions the federal government could take that would benefit more older Americans than to add a prescription drug option to Medicare coverage.
STATE GATHERING: June 10, 1999; Kansas University is fortunate to be able to host Sunflower Girls’ State. Welcome to the 565 young women who are in Lawrence this week to participate in Sunflower Girls’ State.
MARY GRAY OBITUARY: June 10, 1999; MARY FRANCES GRAY Services for Mary Frances Gray, 74, Lawrence, are pending at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
6-10 SHOULD TEENS BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT IDS WHEN ENTERING…: June 10, 1999; Should teens be required to present IDs when entering R-rated movies? Allan Hunter,
ETHEL MAE DOUGAN OBITUARY: June 10, 1999; ETHEL MAE DOUGAN Services for Ethel Mae Dougan, 84, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
THE MAG: WAYNE JOHNSON BOX: June 10, 1999; WORDS WITH A MISSION What: Reading and book signing by Wayne Johnson, author of “Don’t Think Twice.”
THE MAG: WHAT ARE YOU READING?: June 10, 1999; Robert Vodicka, KU student,
THE MAG: QUILT CUT: June 10, 1999; “Village Street,” a quilt by Beatriz Grayson of Winchester, Mass., is one of 25 quilts in the “Quilt National ‘97” exhibition that will be on display at the Helen Foresman Spencer Museum of Art on the Kansas University campus. The show opens Saturday and runs through Aug.7.
THE MAG: IMAGINATION WORKSHOP BOX: June 10, 1999; RADIO HUMOR
ACTOR STILL HAS TO HUSTLE FOR JOBS: By Teresa Heinz; June 10, 1999; Kip Niven, a cast member of “The Imagination Workshop,” is no stranger to the unpredictable nature of the acting industry.
MULCH CAN BE SEEDY SITUATION: June 10, 1999; It seems like I’ve spent much of this gardening season studying the forecast and cloud formations, trying to gauge the arrival of the next wave of showers. Although I haven’t kept track, it feels as if I’ve spent as many days waiting for the garden to dry out as I have actually working in it. As long as I have the flexibility to be a slave to the weather, this isn’t all bad. It certainly has saved on watering as I haven’t had to soak newly planted seeds to get them to germinate. The downside — and there always is one — is that the weeds have been getting a boost as well.
SUNFLOWER CLEANUP COSTS CONTINUE TO DROP: By Chris Koger; June 10, 1999; While demolition of buildings at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant continues, a development group that plans to put a theme park on some of the land is nearing an agreement.
LOCAL BRIEFS FOR THURSDAY: June 10, 1999; KU selling tickets to NCAA regional
THE MAG: TOP MOVIES: June 10, 1999; Here are the nation’s top-grossing movies based on box-office totals from last weekend. Top movies
SATELLITE VIEWERS MAY LOSE NETWORKS: By Michael Dekker; June 10, 1999; People who use satellite television may lose national network feeds after June 30 because of federal legislation designed to protect local affiliates.
TRILOGY INTRODUCES NEW ADVENTURE: June 10, 1999; Heir to the Empire Dark Force Rising
THE ALL-TRUE TRAVELS AND ADVENTURES OF LIDIE NEWTON: Ann Gardner, Journal-World Editorial Page Editor; June 10, 1999; Jane Smiley
THE MAG: MOVIES: June 10, 1999; These movies are showing at local theaters this weekend. Check daily listings for show times. Capsule reviews are from wire services and staff reports. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
S NOVEL ECHOES REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES: By Teresa Heinz; June 10, 1999; In his new book, Lawrence author Wayne Johnson explores a character’s fear of losing his northwest Minnesota land to developers.
S CLOSE: June 10, 1999; Dow Industrials CLOSE: 10,690.29
OUR TOWN: June 10, 1999; Bike Race Sunday: Lawrence Cruiser Club will conduct a mountain bike race on Sunday at the Lawrence River Trails. Competion will be from U-7 to Over 45 as well as beginner, sport and expert categories. Flyers are available at all area bike shops. For information call Hiram Salvini at 842-8716. *
SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH NOTES: June 10, 1999; Special to the Journal-World Six members of Southwest Junior High’s Bulldog chess team went to the National Junior High Chess Tournament May 6-9 in Columbus, Ohio. Doug Raney finished third in the nation in his traditional chess division and also finished 18th in the nation in Blitz competition, in which each player has a total of five minutes’ playing time. All the other team members placed in the top 100 nationally in Blitz competition. In Bughouse competition, two-person team chess, all team members placed in the top 100 also. In traditional chess competition, ninth-graders Dan Gentry and Ken Owens played in the K-9 open division and finished in the top 30 nationally against larger teams. Doug Raney, Dylan McClain, Austin Kelly and Bruno Simoes played in the K-8 under-1000-rated division and also finished in the top 30. Kelly Barker, the Bulldog coach, accompanied the team, along with parent Tom Raney.
WEEKLYRECIPES.COM MAKES LOOKING FOR RECIPIES EASIER ON INTERNET: June 10, 1999; Two Lawrence men are working from their computers to spread recipes around the world. By Felicia HaynesJournal-World Writer
THE MAG: COMING UP: June 10, 1999; June 25-27 Kansas City International Jazz Festival, with Chick Corea and Bobby McFerrin, Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo.
CITY, MALL OWNERS TO MULL FREE PARKING: By Mark Fagan; June 10, 1999; The city’s Downtown Parking Advisory Board also will consider ways to adjust fees, time limits and other turnover-producing regulations for municipal parking lots downtown, Lawrence city commissioners decided Tuesday.
VALLEY FARM OPENS NEW MELODRAMA SEASON: By Mitchell J. Near; June 10, 1999; Upstage Productions is back for a second summer season of skits and songs.
NCAA MULLS BARRING FRESHMAN BASKETBALL PLAYERS: By Gary Bedore; June 10, 1999; Freshmen players were ineligible in college basketball before 1972. In a year or so, university yearlings may be ineligible again.
S IN THE BOOK: June 10, 1999; There’s no greater gift for a child than a love of books and reading. “I tell my kids that anything they want to do in this world, they can do because someone has written a book on it and they can educate themselves.” — Lawrence dentist John Hay
AUDIT GRADES SCHOOL DISTRICT: By JL Watson; June 10, 1999; A curriculum audit finds several areas in which the Lawrence schools need improvement.
AREA RESIDENTS REACH OUT TO MOTHER IN NEED: By Josh Funk; June 10, 1999; Compassion may help a homeless mother pick up the pieces of her life.
HEARTBREAKER: By Chuck Woodling; June 10, 1999; Robert Ferrigno
S CLOSE: June 10, 1999; Dow Industrials CLOSE: 10,765.64
S THIS FOR BONDING? TRY THE LAKE: June 10, 1999; It is my considered opinion the bluegill, a feisty fish about the size of a doughnut, was put on this earth for only one reason — to be caught by children. Every week, it seems, is designated some week or other ” like National Pickle Week or Clean Your Birdbath Week or Put Out a Carrot for a Rabbit Week.
KANSAS, MISSOURI SPLIT SHOWCASE: By Steve Rottinghaus; June 10, 1999; Lawrence High’s Nick Wilcox scored the winning run to cap a four-run rally in the seventh inning of the second game.
LAWRENCE DATEBOOK FOR THURSDAY: June 10, 1999; TODAY Noon: Brown Bag concert, Eldridge Hotel garden area, 701 Mass., Lonesome Hobos.
MRS. CLINTON HITS THE ROAD: June 10, 1999; Why New York? It is a question that Hillary Clinton will be asked again and again. As she campaigned Wednesday in central New York state, the first lady spelled out her rationale for a Senate bid from her soon-to-be adopted home state. SEE STORY PAGE 2A
DOG OWNER HAS HER DAY IN COURT: By Deb Gruver; June 10, 1999; The owner of pit bulls deemed vicious by officials appeared Wednesday in Lawrence Municipal Court to hear charges against her.
SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS LIKE LEARNING INTER-SESSION: By JL Watson; June 10, 1999; Some students want a chance to get a head start on their studies for next fall, and others simply want a constructive way to spend their time.
THE MAG: OUTDOOR SCULPTURES DESCRIPTIONS: June 10, 1999; 1. “Santa Fe Thunder” Bob Clore
BIRDSONG: By Jan Biles; June 10, 1999; Sebastian Faulks
CITY BRIEFS - DEMOLITION SET FOR OLD CITY HOSPITAL: June 10, 1999; Demolition set for old city hospital
READ IT YOURSELF: June 10, 1999; READ IT YOURSELF Copies of the latest draft of proposed standards for teaching science in the state’s public schools are available at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
THE MAG: CD REVIEWS: June 10, 1999; 5 Lenny Kravitz
LHS-KU ALUM LANDS ABC SITCOM ROLE: By Jan Biles; June 10, 1999; Beginning next fall, a former Lawrence resident can be seen each Thursday night on your TV screens.
A WALK IN THE WOODS: Rob Roberts, Journal-World Copy Editor; June 10, 1999; Bill Bryson
THE MAG: VIDEO CLIPS: June 10, 1999; Waking Ned Devine Starring Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Susan Lynch, James Nesbitt and Maura O’Malley. Delightful blend of off-the-wall humor and whimsy as the residents of a tiny Irish village look for a lottery winner in their midst and, when he turns up dead, come up with a winning scheme of their own. A comedy of consistent invention and charm. PG.
DORA KASSON OBITUARY: June 10, 1999; DORA KASSON DeSoto — Graveside services for Dora Kasson, 82, DeSoto, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Silent City Cemetery, DeSoto.
VEHICLES: By Tim Carpenter; June 10, 1999; Roger Miller bought all he needed to build a 40-ton tank transporter, but it took plenty of patience — and glue — to finish the project.
MAG DAVE MATTHEW BOX: June 10, 1999; A MODERN-ROCK STAPLE Who: Dave Matthews Band.
CITY SOFTBALL STANDINGS: June 10, 1999; THROUGH MONDAY’S GAMES Men’s Two-Three: Boys of Summer 5-1, Coors Light 5-2, Journal-World 4-1, Sandbar 4-2, Wolf Pack 4-3, K-Mart 2-3, Pinheads 1-3, Porkupines 1-5, Scrubs 0-6.
LAWRENCE RADERS BASEBALL: June 10, 1999; Richard Gwin/Journal-World Photo Sliding past the tag at home # 5 Colman File for the Raiders gets past #21 Dustin Smith playing for the KC Seminoles scoring the first run for the Raiders Wednesday night at Free State field.
QUILT NATIONAL SHOWS ART ASPECT OF QUILTING: By Jan Biles; June 10, 1999; Contemporary quilters still use fabric and thread, but they also incorporate found objects, laser-print transfers, airbrushing and silk-screening into their designs.
THE MAG: WEIRD NEWS: June 10, 1999; Guns for Jesus? In February, Kahr Arms of Worcester, Mass., a gun manufacturer under the umbrella of the Unification Church of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon (who insists he’s doing the work of Jesus), announced it had purchased AutoOrdinance Corp., manufacturer of the Thompson machine gun (“tommy gun”). Kahr (run by the Rev. Moon’s son) was already prominent for its high-quality line of small, potent handguns. “What’s the message?” asked one critic, interviewed by The Washington Post: “Turn the other cheek, or lock and load?”
MAG BEST BETS: June 10, 1999; 1) Radio fun “Imagination Workshop,”
BRICK STREETS AWAIT BUDGET DECISION: By Mark Fagan; June 10, 1999; Fixing a one-block section of brick street is a given, but how to handle the rest of the city’s original brick roadways is up in the air as city officials mull options for next year’s budget.
4-H MEMBERS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS: June 10, 1999; $28,000 in scholarships awarded through 4-H
THE MAG: CALENDAR: June 10, 1999; NIGHTLIFE LAWRENCE
HOSPITAL BLAMES PRIVATIZATION ACT FOR ITS SHUTDOWN: By Chris Koger; June 10, 1999; The closing of BHC College Meadows Hospital won’t adversely affect Kaw Valley Center’s efforts to find homes for foster children, Kaw Valley officials say.
BLAST FROM THE PAST REVIEW: June 10, 1999; Blast from the Past Kinky Friedman

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