Archive for Sunday, October 15, 2017

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12:00 a.m.
A bus comes to a stop at the west end of Overland Drive as it meets George Williams Way in west Lawrence. One issue being discussed by city commission candidates is future growth of the city. Lawrence City Commission candidates weigh in on growth of Lawrence, use of tax incentives
By Rochelle Valverde
October 15, 2017 in print edition on 1A
As Lawrence’s population continues to grow, so has the debate about where new development should be and how it should look. The most sustainable way for the city to grow and the use of tax breaks and other economic incentives to support jobs, affordable housing and other development have gotten a lot of attention at City Hall.
1:27 p.m.
A tree at 212 North Fourth uprooted during a storm on Oct. 14, 2017, crushed a pickup and damaged a neighboring house. The National Weather Service in Topeka said winds that may have been as strong as 70 mph caused the extensive damage in North Lawrence. North Lawrence cleaning up in wake of Saturday storm
By Elvyn Jones
October 15, 2017 in print edition on 3A
The 400 block of Lincoln was one of three streets in North Lawrence still closed as of Sunday morning. City crews worked from about 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday to open streets and started again at 8:30 a.m Sunday.

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Tom Keegan: Clock tick, tick, ticking on Kansas AD Sheahon Zenger
By Tom Keegan
October 15, 2017 in print edition on C1
David Beaty has the second half of his third season to prove he has made progress with the Kansas football program. But D-Day comes earlier than that for the man making the call on Beaty’s boss, athletic director Sheahon Zenger. A generous estimate for that timetable is two weeks.
Kansas governor’s race draws record field: 18 and counting
John Hanna, Associated Press
October 15, 2017
Kansas has a record number of candidates for the early stages of a 2018 governor’s race with even high school students joining the elected officials and prominent business figures voters would normally expect.
FSHS volleyball goes 3-3 at Emporia
Staff Report
October 15, 2017 in print edition on C5
Free State High’s volleyball team finished with a 3-3 record at the Emporia Invitational on Saturday, earning wins over Emporia, Louisburg and Topeka Seaman.
City golfers prepared for state tournaments
By Bobby Nightengale
October 15, 2017 in print edition on C3
When Lawrence High junior Olivia Wallen started the season, she never thought she would find a way to the Class 6A girls golf state tournament.
Lone Star Church of the Brethren to hold sausage supper
By Elvyn Jones
October 15, 2017 in print edition on A3
The Lone Star Church of the Brethren will have it 67th annual pancake and sausage supper from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church, 883 East 800 Road.
KU defense played ‘by far’ its best game of season at ISU
By Benton Smith
October 15, 2017 in print edition on C1
The statement on its own defies logic, but here it is: the Kansas football team’s defense surrendered five touchdowns and a field goal Saturday at Iowa State and played better than it had in any other game during the first half of the season. By Benton Smith
The Season of Svi: Why 2017-18 might be different for KU’s Mykhailiuk
By Scott Chasen
October 15, 2017 in print edition on C1
Svi Mykhailiuk’s experience testing the NBA Draft waters was a little different. By Scott Chasen
KU soccer can’t record shot on goal in 1-0 loss to Baylor
By Scott Chasen
October 15, 2017 in print edition on C3
Baylor goalkeeper Jennifer Wandt could’ve taken the day off. By Scott Chasen
North Lawrence cleaning up in wake of Saturday storm
By Elvyn Jones
October 15, 2017 in print edition on A3
The 400 block of Lincoln was one of three streets in North Lawrence still closed as of Sunday morning. City crews worked from about 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday to open streets and started again at 8:30 a.m Sunday.
City opens brush site today to accept storm debris
Staff report
October 15, 2017
The city of Lawrence’s brush site at 1420 E. 11th Street is open until 3 p.m. today for residents to drop off woody debris from yesterday’s storm that came through Lawrence.
Opinion: Democrats need to move left
Leonard Pitts Jr.
October 15, 2017 in print edition on A11
I’ve been struggling with this question for a month. It’s been that long since a Democratic state legislator rose during the Q&A after a speech and asked me a deceptively simple thing: What should Democrats do now? What should their message be?
Visitors to find more than 400 booths at Maple Leaf Festival
By Elvyn Jones
October 15, 2017 in print edition on D1
The Maple Leaf Festival will return Oct. 20, 21 and 22 to Baldwin City for the 60th time, and the event’s organizing committee is going to celebrate the occasion with those who attend.
Maple Leaf Parade to kick off full day of activities Saturday
By Elvyn Jones
October 15, 2017 in print edition on D3
Although the official schedule says the Maple Leaf Festival begins on Friday, anyone who has ever made a Saturday morning visit to Baldwin City for the festival knows it’s the annual parade that really gets the event started.
School superintendent, Maple Leaf Festival vendor finds stress relief in crafting iron yard art
By Elvyn Jones
October 15, 2017 in print edition on D4
South Coffeyville, Okla., School Superintendent Clemo Haddox will bring the results of his calming therapy to the Maple Leaf Festival.
Maple Leaf Festival was brainchild of Baker professors
By Elvyn Jones
October 15, 2017 in print edition on D4
The Maple Leaf Festival has accomplished more than its founders — credited to be Ivan Boyd, Charles Doudna, C.R. Whitley and Bill Horn — envisioned. In fact, it has done better than anyone could have dreamed back in 1957 when the Commercial Club put on the first-ever festival.
Oh, my aching back! — Understanding back pain is crucial to treating it
Aynsley Anderson Sosinski, Lawrence Memorial Hospital
October 15, 2017 in print edition on A3
Back pain is one of the most common issues that causes people to see a health care provider, and it can be considered either acute or chronic.
Editorial: City’s finances need scrutiny
Recent oversights have shaken taxpayers’ faith in the city’s financial practices, and an audit should be done.
J-W Editorial Staff
October 15, 2017 in print edition on A11
In the wake of the discovery that city staff left millions of dollars in city funds uninvested for more than 18 months, the Lawrence City Commission should seek a thorough audit of the city’s financial practices.
Letter to the editor: Air needs protection
Nancy Pike Hause, Lawrence
October 15, 2017 in print edition on A11
I am a Colorado native who has lived in Kansas for 35 years and have made, approximately 400 trips between eastern Kansas and northern Colorado (family in both places.) I have watched the brown cloud from Denver creep into Kansas and then, when clean air regulations were implemented, have watched the air, almost miraculously, clear.
Letter to the editor: Christian values
Craig Tucker, Lawrence
October 15, 2017 in print edition on A11
I read Fran Johnson’s letter on Oct. 13 and was very annoyed. This is just another example of a right-wing mentality who have attempted to steal and corrupt the values of Jesus. His message was definitely not one of hate but of love, compassion. understanding and acceptance. I don’t believe he would have persecuted gay people and would have accepted and tolerated them as equals.
Letter to the editor: Apartment problem
David Klamet, Berryton
October 15, 2017 in print edition on A11
The city commission appears to be making a consistent and determined drive to change the face of downtown by continuing to approve tax breaks for upscale residential apartment buildings.
Healthy Outlook: Bats in the belfry
All about rabies vaccines, how to catch a bat and a word to the wise
By Mackenzie Clark
October 15, 2017 in print edition on A3
The next time Michelle Crowell hears one of her sons say “Mom, there’s a giant bug flying around my room,” she’ll probably go check it out for herself. Crowell assumed what her son saw was just a June bug — but a few nights later, she discovered that it was a bat. Close to $10,000 out-of-pocket later, Crowell has done quite a bit of research.
Lawrence City Commission candidates weigh in on growth of Lawrence, use of tax incentives
By Rochelle Valverde
October 15, 2017 in print edition on A1
As Lawrence’s population continues to grow, so has the debate about where new development should be and how it should look. The most sustainable way for the city to grow and the use of tax breaks and other economic incentives to support jobs, affordable housing and other development have gotten a lot of attention at City Hall.
Already five years past due, state likely to miss deadline again for upgrade of driver’s license system
By Peter Hancock
October 15, 2017 in print edition on A1
A new computer system to manage information about more than 2 million driver’s licenses in Kansas was originally scheduled to go online in 2012. The project has been delayed by a series of delays and cost overruns, and Department of Revenue officials had hoped to bring it online by the first of next year, but now the department says it cannot meet that goal either.
Maple Leaf Run kicks off festival’s Saturday activities
Staff Report
October 15, 2017 in print edition on D5
The Maple Leaf Run returns Saturday at the Baldwin City Golf Course, 1500 South St.
Midland Railway to entertain Maple Leaf Festival visitors with a stickup
Staff Report
October 15, 2017 in print edition on D5
Midland Railway will treat riders of the historic excursion railroad with a stickup throughout Maple Leaf Festival weekend.
Maple Leaf Quilt Guild show to return to elementary school
By Elvyn Jones
October 15, 2017 in print edition on D5
The Maple Leaf Quilt Guild’s annual quilt show will return this year to Baldwin City on Maple Leaf Festival weekend, and organizers once again invite area quilters to submit their handiwork for display.
Local Boy Scout leaders react to news that girls will soon be allowed to join
By Joanna Hlavacek
October 15, 2017 in print edition on A1
Earlier this week, the Boys Scouts of America announced that girls will soon be admitted into the Cub Scouts — a landmark move in the organization’s 107-year history. Now, local scouting parents are chiming in, and they say the move isn’t all that surprising.
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