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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2013
Page
2
Susan C. Durbin, 66, of Lawrence, died peacefully Thursday August 1 2013 at her residence. No local services are planned at this time.
The Lawrence City Commission meets at 6 35 p m Tuesday at City Hall at Sixth and Massachusetts streets. Meeting documents are available online at lawrenceks org and festival accommodations are being sought.
City commissioners will clear the way for two downtown events to use city streets in the coming weeks.
Lawrence commissioners consider a permit to sell beer on the public right of way during the Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships on August 25 in South Park and the Massachusetts Street section through the park. A separate permit request covers the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival on September 8 closing Massachusetts Street from South Park Street to North Park Street.
The agenda includes minutes from July meetings, approval of claims and licenses, and mayoral appointments. Bids for water truck conversions and traffic signal upgrades are awarded, and multiple ordinances on Lincoln Street are set for first reading. A tax measure and deed transfer are authorized, with reports from the library and Cromwell Solar reviewed.
The appeals panel upheld a sidewalk obstruction ordinance, ruling it clearly defines evasive action and requires a warning before arrest. Gilmore, also known as Simon, is a downtown Lawrence figure with a history of paranoid schizophrenia per his mother. His attorney said she will discuss the decision with him next week.
Kansas Senate's top Democrat urges Gov Sam Brownback to name a Court of Appeals judge by Aug 9 to give lawmakers time for vetting before a Sept 3 special session. Brownback defence cites due diligence and quick selection but resists artificial deadlines.
Builders must meet energy efficiency scores as Lawrence adopts a system where a 100 equals the 2006 standard. New homes started after July 1 must score 80 or lower, with future targets of 75 in 2014 and 70 in 2015. Scores appear on electrical boxes and will drive sealing, caulking, and foam usage.
Gary Christian of Lawrence has a 22 year demolition derby record at the county fair. He began after watching with his dad and has won two firsts two thirds and multiple top five finishes. He explains his tactic to protect wheels and use the front end while ramming rivals, noting no guaranteed win.
Today at the fair features a full schedule from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with pie entries, pedal tractor pulls, a petting zoo, trolley races, 4-H livestock auction, and a family carnival by Moore's Greater Shows. The demolition derby amid safety rules prompts drivers to weigh injuries against stress relief and prize money.
The Lawrence Journal World provides staff contacts including editors Mark Potts Julie Wright Tom Keegan and Ann Gardner with phone lines for news sports and editorial desks. It lists publication details address Sixth and New Hampshire Lawrence Kansas toll free numbers and circulation and advertising contacts.
The Dow fell to 15,658.36 with a 30.34 point drop, while Nasdaq closed at 3,689.59 and the S&P 500 at 1,709.67. Treasuries held steady with the 30 year at 3.69 percent as corn, soybeans, wheat, oil, gold, silver and platinum posted mixed moves.
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