Suspect in shoplifting damages patrol car

Police had trouble handling a shoplifting suspect early Tuesday afternoon at the Hillcrest Shopping Center.

Shortly after 1 p.m., several officers converged at Ninth and Iowa streets to subdue the man before he was taken to the Douglas County Jail. In the struggle, the man kicked out a patrol car window, police said.

Police were called after the man picked out a bottle of liquor at Alvin’s Wine and Spirits, 905 Iowa, and allegedly left without paying, an employee said.

An officer found the man in the parking lot and arrested him. Other officers were called when the suspect became unruly after being handcuffed and placed in the patrol car.

No other information about the incident was available.

Fund-raiser: Garage sale to benefit county senior services

Douglas County Senior Services officials hope the agency’s third annual garage sale this week will help continue services left wobbly by state funding cuts.

The sale, set to begin at 7 a.m. Thursday at the Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt., will feature furniture, baby items, children’s toys, Christmas decorations, appliances, exercise equipment and other donated items “priced to sell,” said Elaine Shreves, administrative assistant for the center.

The center raised $2,000 at the sale last year but hopes to double that amount this year, Shreves said.

The sale likely will last until sundown Thursday. Shreves said it could continue Friday and possibly Saturday, depending on how much merchandise sold the first day.

Awards: Lawrence arts backers earn state recognition

Topeka A Lawrence arts advocate and Lawrence radio station have received the 2002 Governor’s Arts Awards.

KANU-FM 91.5, Kansas University’s public radio station, was honored in the arts organization category. KANU, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is the only radio station in eastern Kansas that provides local classical music programming.

Ann Evans, executive director of the Lawrence Arts Center, received the arts advocate award. She was recognized for her vision and leadership in getting the new arts center built and for her ongoing expectations for excellence in the arts.

Other recipients are Larry Schwarm, Emporia, individual visual artist photography; Marjorie Schick, Pittsburg, individual visual artist jewelry; Richard Welsbacher, Wichita, art educator; Ann Garvey, Wichita, individual arts patron; and Wayne Bryan, Wichita, individual artist-performing arts.

The awards will be presented Sept. 20 at a ceremony in the Reardon Convention Center in Kansas City, Kan.

Gasoline Prices: Pump Patrol seeks deal

The Journal-World has found a gasoline price as low as $1.31 at several Lawrence locations.

If you find a lower price, call us at 832-7154. Be prepared to leave the name and address of the business and the price.