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DECISION LAUDED
October 23, 1999
To the editor: Although I have no connection to Haskell Indian Nations University and no claim to Indian Nations ancestry, I was pleased by the decision of the Haskell regents to preserve the wetlands for everyone by rejecting the South Lawrence Trafficway route. That decision will also prevent 31st Street from becoming another 23rd Street with strip malls and fast-food restaurants. Most of the traffic on 23rd Street consists of cars with destinations on 23rd Street. Through traffic, particularly by large trucks, would use a route south of the Wakarusa if one were built. Many people in Lawrence think the decision will be good for Lawrence.
ART OR NO ART?
October 23, 1999
To the editor: The editorial in the Oct. 18 Journal-World regarding public funding of questionale art in New York City missed the point. In calling for withdrawl of already funded money, the mayor of New York is indeed engaging in attempted censorship. Governments have two simple choices: fund art, or do not fund art. If a government chooses the former and makes a choice to fund art, they should not and cannot micromanage how the money is spent. What the mayor of New York is trying to do is no different than if he were to instruct welfare recipients as to what books they are and are not allowed to purchase. Attempted shakedowns on freedom of expression should concern all citizens, not just members of “the artsy set.”
NOT AGAINST SCHOOLS
October 23, 1999
To the editor: I am writing this letter in support of Mr. Dunfield, Mr. Henry and Mr. Rundle in their vote to keep India school property as residential. I have not talked to them about the issue, nor do I know their reasons for voting as they did, but I do believe the public, who supports our schools and who supports our neighborhoods deserves to know a few of the facts.
VALID ARGUMENT
October 23, 1999
The city needs to press its case to regulate bars that have become a nuisance to surrounding neighborhoods. The Lawrence City Commission is right to pursue its legal fight against a local bar that has been the subject of neighborhood complaints as well as repeated citations for state liquor law violations.
BLOTTER FOR OCT. 23, 1999
October 23, 1999
Law enforcement report Burglaries and thefts reported
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS SHOW TALENT, PROMISE
By Jan Biles
October 23, 1999
English Alternative Theatre has a record of producing plays that make audience members think and, at times, squirm in their seats. The theater’s latest offerings — “The McCarthy Project,” by Charli Engelhorn, and “Bereft,” by Nick Woods — do nothing to change that reputation, thank goodness.
BREAST CANCER BENEFIT DANCE SET FOR TONIGHT
By Chris Koger
October 23, 1999
Don’t have any plans for tonight? The Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Assn. wants people to step out to support efforts to promote awareness of breast cancer. “Stepping Out Against Breast Cancer,” the endowment association’s annual dance, will be at the Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the dance begins at 8 p.m. with the Benders, a Wichita-based band that specializes in ‘50s and ‘60s music. The dance will last until 1 a.m. Sunday.
ANTI-GAY ATTACK PROMPTS CHARGES
By Chris Koger
October 23, 1999
An 18-year-old Tonganoxie man will appear in court on battery charges alleging that he and two friends shouted anti-gay epithets at a McLouth man, pursued him in a truck and punched him while he was calling 911. Police gave the following account of the incident:
LOCAL BRIEFS FOR SATURDAY
October 23, 1999
Baker soccer team drops tourney game
HALLOWEEN FUN
October 23, 1999
To the editor: This letter is in response to the Bonds’ letter dated Oct. 18. It is true Halloween has its origins in Christian and pagan ritual. However, Halloween has held no such significance for a hundred years.
10-23 WHERE SHOULD THE SALVATION ARMY BUILD ITS YEAR-ROUND…
October 23, 1999
Where should the Salvation Army build its year-round homeless shelter? Brian Leitschuh,
WITT
October 23, 1999
JUNIOR LEE “JIM” WITT Services for Junior Lee “Jim” Witt, 72, Lawrence, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at West Haven Baptist Church, Tonganoxie. Burial will be in Hubbel Hill Cemetery, Tonganoxie.
JOHN F. WOYDZIAK
October 23, 1999
Andover — Services for John F. Woydziak, 77, Rose Hill, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Andover. Burial will be in Dunlap Cemetery in Rose Hill. Mr. Woydziak, a retired business manager, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, in Wichita.
RUTLEDGE SERVICES
October 23, 1999
Services for Curtis Herman Rutledge, 87, Lawrence, will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Rutledge died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at Southwinds Care and Rehabilitation Center.
FERN S. LAPSLEY OBITUARY
October 23, 1999
FERN S. LAPSLEY Private entombment for Fern S. Lapsley, 96, Lawrence, is planned Monday at Forest Hill Abbey, Kansas City, Mo.
FLORENCE FOSTER
October 23, 1999
Services for Florence Foster, 76, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Mrs. Foster died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999, at her home. She had moved to Lawrence three years ago from Topeka.
BYRON W. EISELE OBITUARY
October 23, 1999
BYRON W. EISELE Services for Byron W. Eisele, 82, Eudora, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
FUN RUN RESULTS
October 23, 1999
City Results Mustang Fun Run
CITY BASKETBALL
October 23, 1999
City Results Men’s Eight — D’s Crew 53, FMC 29; Pinheads 67, No Shows 58; Pay Heed 43, Free State Brewery 42.
CROSS COUNTRY REGIONALS
October 23, 1999
High School Regionals CLASS 6A
LOCAL BRIEFS
October 23, 1999
Lawrence High’s sophomore football team beat Leavenworth, 27-0, on Friday at LHS. Touchdowns were scored by Chris Johnson (57 and 25 yards), Ian Higgins (2 run), Earl Robinson (20 run). Joe Bell had a conversion run and kicked an extra point. Higgins, Dallas Worley and Gary Johnson had interception and Bill Petersen recovered a fumble. LHS, 6-2, will travel to Free State Thursday.
H.J. HEINZ TO ACQUIRE FROZEN FOODS UNIT
October 23, 1999
J-W Wire Reports Pittsburgh — H.J. Heinz Co., which recently beefed up its U.S. food operations through an acquisition and restructuring, took its appetite overseas Friday with a $317 million deal to buy U.K.-based United Biscuits Plc’s frozen foods unit.
S GAME
By Michael Dekker
October 23, 1999
A group of former listeners of KLZR radio — the Lazer — wants to target market its protests of the station’s new music format. The group plans to meet near the Campanile at Kansas University at 11 a.m. today to make posters and purchase T-shirts, which they plan to display at the KU-Missouri football game.
KU CONTENT TO LET OZ LEAD THE WAY
By Peter Hancock
October 23, 1999
Kansas University has an interest in two tracts of land at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, but it has no plans to try to acquire them independently of the Oz Entertainment deal. Instead, KU continues to negotiate with Oz for an agreement to receive the land if and when Oz acquires title to the entire 9,065-acre property.
S CLOSE
October 23, 1999
Local markets As of Friday’s close, courtesy of Farmers Cooperative Assn. South Elevator — Wheat, $2.19; soybeans, $4.23; milo, $1.32; corn, $1.58. Midland Elevator — Wheat, NA; soybeans, $4.26; milo, NA; corn, $1.58. North Elevator — Wheat, $2.19; soybeans, $4.31; milo, $1.32; corn, $1.63.
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, CROSS COUNTRY PASTA DINNER
October 23, 1999
On your mark, get set, eat. The Lawrence High School cross-country team recently gathered for their weekly pre-race pasta dinner at team captain D.J. Hilding’s house. Back row, from left: Chris Williams, D.J. Hilding and Brian Collins; second row, Joe Heacock, Nick Luna and Eli Allen; third row, Adam Beals, Ryan Kuhn and Derrick Rollins; fourth row, Eli Gourley, Chris Hoss, Justin Riley, David Kearney and Steve Byington; front row, Dylan McClain, Andy Strubble and Dustin Kramer. The photo was submitted by Krystyna Hilding, Lawrence. Got a shot for Friends & Neighbors? Send it, along with your name, phone number and caption information, to Friends & Neighbors, P.O. Box 888, Lawrence 66044.
SCOUTING NEWS
October 23, 1999
MORE THAN 90 PEOPLE attended the annual Eagle Scout Dinner last Saturday. The 32 new Eagle Scouts and their families heard former Kansas University basketball star and two-time Academic All Star Jerod Haase speak on life skills and goal-setting. Each attending Eagle Scout was honored individually and his Eagle Scout project was announced. John Saylor told the group about the chances for recognition by the Sons of the American Revolution, and Ralf Emerson, the new district executive, encouraged all to become members of the National Eagle Scout Assn. The dinner was chaired by Allen Wiechert, Pelathe District advancement chairman, and partially sponsored by the Breakfast Optimist Club and the Bromelsick Fund.
CLUB NEWS
October 23, 1999
THE LAWRENCE RIVER CITY LIONS presented a computer system to Carl Amaro, an autistic student at Quail Run Elementary, on Oct. 14. Carl’s mother, Gina Amaro, had made an appeal to the River City Lions for assistance in purchasing a home computer for Carl so he could study at home without the distractions of the school’s computer center. THE LAWRENCE DUPLICATE Bridge Club’s regular Monday night game was directed by Virginia Seaver. North-South winners were led by Dave Piro and Robert Solich, followed by Brian Baresch and Patt Radford. Third place winners were James Gunn and Harry Shaffer, followed by Shirlie Vaughn and Sally Taylor. Pat Burgstahler and Martie Hartman won first in the North-South “C” Section for a free play in the following Monday night game. East-West winners were led by Yvonne Hedges and Shirley Reese, followed by Lynne Holt and Donna Johnson. Third place East-West winners were Artie Shaw and Harriet Olson who won the free play for next week. Mildred Linley and Julia Brooks placed fourth.
ABOUT
October 23, 1999
JESSICA D. BARTELS AND SEAN P. SMITH, Lawrence, announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Dawn Smith, on Oct. 8, 1999, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. CRYSTAL L. THOMPSON AND ZACHARY M. SWEARINGEN, Lawrence, announce the birth of a daughter, Brittany Michelle Swearingen, on Oct. 12, 1999, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
ENGAGEMENTS
October 23, 1999
Marmon-Benoit Vickie Marmon, Eudora, and Mark and Lena Trumbly, Fritch, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Michael Reneé Marmon, to Bill L. Benoit, both of Eudora.
S SOCCER TIES LONGHORNS
By Levi Chronister
October 23, 1999
The Jayhawks missed two scoring chances in the first 13 mintutes but staved off the Longhorns’ attacks in overtime for the tie.
WESTLAKE TO OPEN SECOND ACE STORE IN TOWN
By Mark Fagan
October 23, 1999
Westlake Ace Hardware will open its second store in Lawrence next week, and company officials are certain they’ve found the right place. The new store is in a building formerly occupied by Hobby Lobby at the southwest corner of Sixth Street and Kasold Drive.
AGENCIES MODIFY SERVICES
By Dave Ranney
October 23, 1999
Two key players in the state’s child-welfare system are modifying their roles. Lutheran Social Service, which oversees the state’s adoption services, is phasing out its foster-care efforts in Shawnee County.
KIOWA ORGANIZATION TO HOLD POWWOW
October 23, 1999
Kiowa organization to hold powwow
OCT 23 25 YEARS AGO
October 23, 1999
A 22-year-old former basketball player from Ottawa University faced sentencing Nov. 8 in Douglas County District Court after a no contest plea on a charge of rape. Various charges had stemmed from incidents the past Feb. 3 and May 14 on the Kansas University campus. About 40 members of the Black Students Union at KU protested the appointment of Gary Flanigan, the new director of Supportive Education Services on Mount Oread.
OLD HOME TOWN 100 YEARS AGO
October 23, 1999
On Oct. 23, 1899, the Lawrence Journal had the following headlines: “THE FIRST BRICK — The Lawrence Vitrified Brick and Tile Company Has a Kiln Ready.” The Journal noted: “The first of the vitrified brick made by the new plant of the Lawrence Vitrified Brick and Tile Company were taken from the kiln this morning, and shown to those interested in the making of bricks.” This brick plant was located along the south river bank of the Kansas River near First and Alabama.
OCT 23 40 YEARS AGO
October 23, 1999
Local photographer Orval Hixon had provided innumerable “priceless” photos from his files to assist in the 75th anniversary celebrations at Haskell Institute. Hixon had been a widely known Kansas City area portrait photographer before he moved to Lawrence in 1930. He had taken pictures of some of the world’s top personalities in show business during his storied career. The local United Fund drive was still lagging almost 50 percent behind the goal of $53,155 with only eight days left in the original drive, according to chairman Bill Collinson.
DECOR POSITIVELY GLOWS
Judy Stark
October 23, 1999
St. Petersburg Times What better time than Halloween weekend to look at things that glow in the dark? Sprinkle a little stardust throughout the house with these year-round items.
HASKELL TREASURE
October 23, 1999
To the editor: I found the Friday editorial column (10/15/99), entitled, “Dead end” very disturbing for many reasons. In general the column was misleading in its description of SLT history, unfairly critical of Haskell Indian Nations University’s (HINU’s) role in the process, and inflammatory against the Haskell Indian component of our community. Some of my specific objections are:
COACHES ON DUTY
October 23, 1999
To the editor: This is to all the wonderful police officers who donate their time to coach the seventh-grade football program. Without THEM, our kids would have to miss out on a year of football. We don’t have any programs after sixth grade little league.
S QUARTERBACK RANKS STRETCHED THIN
By Andrew Hartsock
October 23, 1999
With co-No. 1 Kirk Farmer out with a broken leg, the Tigers’ second-string QB %% will be a true freshman and the No. 3 will be an “athletic” holder.
MAYER COLUMN - OFFICIAL STANDINGS
October 23, 1999
From time immemorial, I’ve felt coaches, athletes and fans whine too much about officiating. More often than not, various calls are exaggerated in importance. The athletes generally determine the outcomes. But as paces of various sports have accelerated and television has become increasingly penetrating, we see atrocious decisions by well-paid arbiters. Some such rulings have altered the outcomes of vital contests.
AUDUBON SOCIETY PLANS SEED SALE
October 23, 1999
Jayhawk Audubon plans bird seed sale
MILITARY NEWS
October 23, 1999
AIRMAN RENE J. HERNANDEZ, a 1999 graduate of Eudora High School, graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex. Hernandez is the son of Kathy I. Hernandez, Eudora. JARED B. HARTY has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.
CHENOWITH TAKES HIS HACKS
By Gary Bedore
October 23, 1999
“Now batting for the New York Yankees in Game One of the World Series, the tallest player in major league history, Eric Chenowith.”
FREE STATE TOPS TOPEKA
By Robert Sinclair
October 23, 1999
Topeka High football coach Frank Walton didn’t have much to say after the Trojans’ 49-20 loss to Free State High on Friday night. But what he did say echoed throughout Lawrence.
SMITH KEY FOR KU-MU?
By Andrew Hartsock
October 23, 1999
Kansas junior quarterback Dylen Smith has improved almost weekly, but his coaches and teammates can’t wait for his break-out game. They’d love for it to come today against MU.
CHANCELLORS CLUB HONORS FACULTY, STUDENTS
By Felicia Haynes
October 23, 1999
Some of KU’s best were in the spotlight at the annual meeting of the Chancellors Club.
HOSPITALS FOR OCT., 23
October 23, 1999
Births Andrea and Ron Spain, Lawrence, a girl, Monday.
WILL THE NEW DILLONS STORE HAVE A COMMERCE BRANCH?
October 23, 1999
Will the new Dillons store have a Commerce Bank branch? No. There is a Capitol Federal Savings & Loan branch at the new store, 4701 W. Sixth.
4-H AND FCE NEWS
October 23, 1999
THE OCTOBER MEETING of the Kanwaka 4-H Club was called to order by Jeannie Bronoski and was conducted by the parents of the newly elected club officers. Roll call was answered by stating the scariest thing that ever happened to you. Two guests attended. Elizabeth Hughes was recognized for her Red Ribbon food entry at the Kansas State Fair. Recreation was hosted by the Price and Smith families. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 2. THE KANWAKA 4-H CLUB held its annual Achievement Banquet, to recognize leaders and officers, Oct. 10 at Quail Run Elementary. Jamie Bronoski received the Ralph Coleman award. The Wulfkuhles received a standing ovation for their interest and commitment to the Kanwaka 4-H Club. Members received achievement pins for outstanding service to the club.
KANSAS ECONOMY TO SLOW IN 2000
By Mark Fagan
October 23, 1999
There still will be growth, according to a new forecast, but it won’t be as hot as 1998 or 1999.
PLANS TO PUT A JAPANESE GARDEN DOWNTOWN ARE UNDERWAY
By Felicia Haynes
October 23, 1999
Work to change a downtown park into a Japanese-style garden is under way.
GRAVES TOUTS IMAGE FOR INNOVATION
By Mark Fagan
October 23, 1999
When it comes to economic innovation in Kansas, image isn’t everything — but it comes pretty close, Gov. Bill Graves said.
BAKER UNIVERSITY PREVIEW
By Chris Green
October 23, 1999
Baker will take a 4-2 overall record, including 4-1 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference, into today’s game against Evangel at Liston Stadium in Baldwin.
HASKELL TREASURE
October 23, 1999
To the editor: I found the Friday editorial column (10/15/99), entitled, “Dead end” very disturbing for many reasons. In general the column was misleading in its description of SLT history, unfairly critical of Haskell Indian Nations University’s (HINU’s) role in the process, and inflammatory against the Haskell Indian component of our community. Some of my specific objections are:
S CLOSE
October 23, 1999
Dow Industrials CLOSE: 10,470.25
TO READ AVI BOOK
By Tim Carpenter
October 23, 1999
Children and adults are urged to read “Nothing But the Truth” by Avi for a communitywide literacy project culminating with the author’s visit to Lawrence.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
October 23, 1999
Jayhawk-Lynn 8, Wellsville 7 Wellsville — Justin Montgomery gained 89 yards on 19 carries and had 12 tackles at safety in Wellsville’s 8-7 loss to Jayhawk-Lynn on Friday night.
HALLOWEEN COLLECTIBLES ARE MAGICAL
Michele MacDonald
October 23, 1999
Halloween decorations are among the hottest of collectibles.
JUNIOR HIGH SOCCER RESULTS
October 23, 1999
City Results Thursday in KC Maranatha Tournament
SOCIAL CALENDAR
October 23, 1999
Sunday Nuts and Bolts Newcomer Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m., West Side Presbyterian Church library, 1024 Kasold.
GOING TO THE DOGS
By Jim Baker
October 23, 1999
A couple near Williamsburg have sacrificed everything to run a shelter for Akita dogs.
MORE THAN A FRILL
October 23, 1999
Private donations to Kansas University are vital in maintaining and boosting the school’s academic standing. The level of private fiscal support to a state-aided university such as Kansas University often is the difference between an average, mediocre school and one that is truly seeking excellence.
CITY VOLLEYBALL
October 23, 1999
City Results Women’s Power One — Brady Chiropractic Clinic 2, Lookin’ 4 Sport 1; Lookin’ 4 Sport 2, Punkin Patch 1; Spike Girls 3, Quintons 0; Power Drinkers 3, Dream Team 0.
SATURDAY COLUMN
October 23, 1999
The political climate in the country is bound to be better when Bill Clinton is out of the White House. It isn’t all Clinton’s fault, but it is difficult to remember a time in recent history when there has been so much highly partisan, acrimonious, often-bitter disagreement in Washington. This then spreads throughout the country, and it is not a healthy situation.
WEDDINGS
October 23, 1999
Taylor-Ness Deborah Taylor, Olathe, and Benjamin Ness, Lawrence, were married May 29, 1999, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Overland Park, with the Revs. Don Davidson and Rebecca Schubert officiating.
CREATIVE CARVING
HGTV Magazine
October 23, 1999
You can certainly carve a pumpkin with nothing more than a small kitchen knife. But who would want to when you can create a prize jack-o’-lantern with a variety of tools. Cut a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin for your candle. That leaves the entire top of the pumpkin for creative carving. And how about using small electric light fixtures or a string of fairy lights to illuminate your jack? * Serrated knives: These come in a variety of sizes for big and little cuts. Heavy-duty versions of this knife have larger zigzag serration for cutting through tough pumpkin skin.
ANNIVERSARIES
October 23, 1999
Josephine and Thomas Ramirez Josephine and Thomas Ramirez Sr. celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 9, 1999, at the Columbus Club with a reaffirmation of their vows, reception and dance. The event was hosted by the couple’s children: Gloria Riley, Cynthia Naff, Rosemary Hadl and Tom Ramirez Jr.
OTTAWA OBLITERATES BALDWIN
By Steve Rottinghaus
October 23, 1999
Ottawa and Louisburg, both unbeaten, will meet for the Class 4A District 5 title Thursday in Louisburg.
LAWRENCE DATEBOOK FOR SATURDAY
October 23, 1999
TODAY 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Farmers’ Market, city parking lot in the 1000 block of Vermont.
Free State tops Topeka
By Robert Sinclair
October 23, 1999
Topeka High football coach Frank Walton didn’t have much to say after the Trojans’ 49-20 loss to Free State High on Friday night. But what he did say echoed throughout Lawrence.
MURDER STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION
October 23, 1999
Murder still under investigation
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