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Augu sales slide, but Lawrence housst ing market remains he althy
LIZ WESLANDER and healthy,� said Hometown Lawrence Bonham. “Keep in mind that we are Homes sales were down by 15.1 percent comparing to last year’s sales volume, in August 2014 which was the best when compared to since the decline.� August 2013, but Sales in August the Lawrence real estate market remains 2014 totaled 90 units, down from 106 in strong, said Susan Bonham, President of 2013. Among existing homes, 81 units sold the Lawrence Board in August, a decrease of Realtors. of 14.7 percent from “Even though the 95 units that sold in sales volume was 2013. The average down slightly in sale price of existing August, overall the homes was $188,662. market is still good This represents a
11 units the prior The inventory of year, a decrease of active listings in the 18.2 percent. The City of Lawrence average sale price of stood at 414 units new homes in August at the beginning was $293,956, down of August, 22.7 percent from the is down which from 441 same period last year. homes that were on the market at the A total of 85 beginning of August contracts for sale last were written in year. At the August 2014, up from current rate of sales, this figure represents The inventory of homes 83 in August 2013. for sale in Lawrence remains There were 414 homes tight. This is for sale in August. an increase of 4.6 months’ supply of 2.4 percent. Contracts homes on the market. decrease of 10.4 For new written during the percent from the Liz Weslander writes about construction, nine month reflect, in part, August 2013 average the Lawrence real estate sales occurred in sales that will close in price of $210,541. market. Contact her at August, down from the near future. lizweslander@hotmail.com
4708 Cherry Hills Court
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4708 Cherry Hills Court
Awesome 2-story home with side entry garage nestled on cul-de-sac in Alvamar. Gorgeous landscaped lot with patio and deck. Wonderful open spaces for great family & friends entertainment &/or living. Master bedroom has sitting area along with large bath & closet. Lower level features media room, wet bar, and recreation room. Large open kitchen features island, Granite counter tops, gas cooktop, refrigerato r, wine refrigerator, wall oven & microwave. Move in ready! Great neighborhood & great lot! MLS #134958
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KANSAS UNIVERSITY FANS CELEBRATE the start of basketball season at last year’s Late Night event on Oct. 4, 2013.
30th annual hoops extravaganza to rock the fieldhouse
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t’s time, Jayhawk fans. The KU men’s and women’s basketball teams will officially begin their seasons today at the 30th annual Late Night in the Phog at Allen Fieldhouse. Here’s what you need to know: l Late Night will run from 6:30 p.m. to about 9:30 p.m. Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. No ticket is required. l Fieldhouse doors will open at 3 p.m. Children 12 and under will not be admitted without an accompa-
nying adult. KU students will enter through the entrance on the northeast side of the fieldhouse. l University parking lots will be restricted by permit until 5 p.m., except for Lot 90 across Naismith Drive from the fieldhouse; that lot will be available for public parking at no charge starting at noon. Public parking will also be available in the parking garage just north of the Fieldhouse after 5 p.m.; cost will be $5 per vehicle. l Fans are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items, which
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Kansas Athletics will donate to “Just Food� of Douglas County. l Time Warner Cable SportsChannel will oversee the television production of Late Night, which will be shown live on the Jayhawk TV Network, including ESPN3. Also check out kusports.com for comprehensive coverage. l The event will feature music by the KU pep band, skits by the basketball teams, video highlights, coach and player introductions and team scrimmages.
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Haskell updates strategy for the future By Sara Shepherd Twitter: @saramarieshep
After a process dragged out over nearly five years and multiple school presidents, Haskell Indian Nations University has formally updated its strategic plan. Key goals of the Haskell 2020 plan — which officials
say is important for reaccreditation and securing funding — include improving graduation rates, tapping new revenue sources, retaining employees, and lassoing data to help improve the school. “It guides the university, and it identifies how we’re going to move forward into the future,� said Haskell Presi-
dent Venida Chenault, who has been working on the plan since taking office in January. “To have a strategic plan, it’s a major accomplishment.� The Haskell Board of Regents adopted Haskel 2020 on Thursday, during the national board’s annual fall meeting.
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It sets the parameters of where we’re going as a university.� — Russell Bradley, Board of Regents chairman
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Wedding plans of gay couples across Kansas were in limbo Thursday with all but one of the state’s 105 counties refusing to issue marriage licenses and the American Civil Liberties Union preparing to sue in a bid to overturn the state’s ban on same-sex unions. “We’re pretty close,� said Doug Bonney, legal director for the ACLU of Kansas. Voters in Kansas approved the constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in April 2005 by a 70 percent to 30 percent margin. That fol- COURTS lowed votes the previous November in which 13 other states approved similar amendments. But in recent months, several federal appeals courts have struck down state laws and constitutional amendments, saying they violate the rights of same-sex couples to equal protection, as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
Assistant Douglas County District Attorney Katy Britton on Thursday charged two 21-year-old men, one a Kansas University student, with rape of a victim who was incapable of giving consent. The men were arrested Tuesday night. The alleged rapes occurred between 2 and 5 a.m. Sept. 28 in Hashinger Residence Hall, KU Police Department spokesman Capt. James Anguiano said. The alleged crimes involved two victims, according to court documents. Anguiano said that though the alleged rapes occurred on the same morning as the alleged sexual assault at the KU chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity, 1045 Emery Road, the two incidents are not related. Because of “school and a part-time job,� the KU student requested an own-recognizance bond, which would allow him to sign himself out of jail as long as he showed up for any court appearances and did not engage in illegal activity. Douglas County District Judge James George denied the request and set bond at $50,000 for each man. “What the state has asked for is a little less than average for a charge of this severity,� George said. “For that reason, an OR bond is not appropriate.�
Pilot crossing fingers for Royal flyover By Giles Bruce Twitter: @GilesBruce
If the Royals keep winning this postseason, Al Stuber, a retired Lawrence property manager, just might fly over his first World Series game. The pilot, a member of the aviation formation team KC Flight, has been cruising his single-
engine plane above Kansas University football games, NASCAR races and Royals contests for years, but the World Series just might be his crowning achievement. Well, other than if he gets to fly over a Jayhawks win over Iowa State next month, the KU diehard joked. Stuber, 69, started piloting in 1966. (“No, I didn’t know Orville
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and Wilbur,� he kids). Twentytwo years later, he did his first flyover — why else? — to impress a girl, a fellow KU grad student. “That was a situation where the Jayhawks had just won the national championship. They were having a big pep rally at Memorial Stadium. Danny Manning, the whole
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PILOT AL STUBER, of Lawrence, hopes he’ll be able to do a flyover if the Kansas City Royals make the World Series.
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Kansas lags in jobs A new report shows Kansas job growth is lagging well behind the nation but predicts the employment outlook will be better next year. Page 3A
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