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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2011
Page
5
Sound Off asks how to verify charity effectiveness and what percent reaches services. Notes GuideStar as a watchdog with IRS form data, offering a searchable database at guidestar.org after free account setup. Provides contact: 832-7297 or soundoff@ljworld.com.
At Dillons on West 23rd Street in Lawrence, Brian Curtis from the Register of Deeds office, Stu Lorenzo from Allied Glass, and Ricky Middleton of O'Reilly Auto Parts discuss personal attitudes toward stock ownership and market fluctuations. Curtis cites limited funds, Lorenzo notes a reluctance to review losses, and Middleton mentions not tracking markets closely but watching his work stock.
A Douglas County jury convicted 25 year old Scott Blackmon of three burglaries in west Lawrence in March and two counts of felony theft, while acquitting him of a fourth burglary tied to KU football players. Co-defendant Meglin Rego testified. Sentencing is set for September 26.
Mason pleaded not guilty to five counts in district court on a summons. EU Public Safety officers began asking for public help last April after reports of a suspect opening shower curtains and peering into KU students in Hashinger and McCollum halls on Daisy Hill near 15th and Iowa. District Attorney Charles Branson said the charges filed July 14 relate to these residence hall incidents. Surveillance photos of a man of interest were released in April. No injuries were reported. Mason is scheduled to next court date.
Franklin County deputies report a Friday morning rollover on a gravel Douglas Road near Princeton left George Brockus, 80, Princeton, and Sue Brockus, 78, Lawrence, injured but not seriously. They were taken to Ransom Memorial Hospital in Ottawa after the vehicle rolled onto its top and Sue was extricated. Investigation into crash causes ongoing.
The Journal-World notes its policy to correct significant errors when readers bring them to editors. Readers are asked to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report corrections.
A court appearance is scheduled for Sept 13 in front of District Judge Peggy Kittel. The brief court setting seeks to confirm dates and potential plea or motions as defendant and counsel appear.
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