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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 2016
Page
4
Readers on Massachusetts Street share views on taxes in a brief street corner feature. Quotes include Chelle Lyons Hanson urging tax honesty and another resident noting taxes support the common good. Readers are invited to submit responses at LJWorld.com.
Firefighters battled two separate blazes on March 22 with no injuries reported. The balcony fire at 1403 Apple Lane caused most damage and prompted hours of investigation. Estimated costs were $150,000 for the building and $4,500 for the earlier fire, with investigators citing improperly discarded smoking materials as the cause.
Public safety reporter Conrad Swanson can be reached at 832-7284 or cswanson ljworld.com.
Douglas County restaurant inspections for the first half of April show three establishments listed out of compliance or with 10 or more violations. Aladdin Cafe 1021 Massachusetts St had 11 violations April 14 and is currently compliant. Sandbar 17 E Eighth St had 13 violations April 12 and is out of compliance. 8 Quinton's Bar & Deli 615 Massachusetts St had 14 violations April 13 and is listed compliant.
The Kansas University student newspaper Kansan pushes its First Amendment lawsuit, arguing the University System ignored press freedoms by cutting its student fee funding in half for 2015 16. A new April 8 memo notes that recent Student Senate funding decisions hurt the Kansan and could worsen unless blocked. The suit targets KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray Little and VP for Student Affairs Tammara Durham as the final signatories on fee use.
United Way volunteers at Pinckney and Woodlawn elementary schools prepare 90 literacy kits inspired by Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. The kits, assembled with help from local businesses, ease anxiety, involve parents, and aim to boost early learning readiness for August rounds.
Officials accuse Beier of weak reception to a fundraising effort tied to Supreme Court retention. Beier says she did not write the letter and has recused from the school finance case. Legislative response to a February ruling on district funding inequities will be reviewed next month. A fundraiser treasurer defended the effort, while lawmakers warn about appearances in judicial elections.
Bandle, office manager for Owens Flower Shop, promotes Girl Scouts activities and outdoor programs. She has served in many volunteer roles with the Friends of Hidden Valley and was named 2015 Honor Bench Recipient. Randle explains outdoor lessons build resilience and confidence in girls.
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