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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 2010

Page

4

St Johns Kansas unfolds a faith filled town founding

In St John Kansas the town founded by William Bickerton and his followers blends faith legend and history. The article recounts early migration to Stafford County 35 families led by ox wagon, the Zion Valley move later renamed St John under Gov St John support, church sites moved and restored, and local memories of near misses from tornadoes including Greensburg.

St. John William Bickerton St. John’s David Robinson Church of Jesus Christ Bickerton Robinson David Losey Michael Hathaway Stafford County Museum Bickertonites Pennsylvania Joseph Smith Mormon Church Gary Entz McPherson College Kansas State Historical Society Smith Brigham Young Kansas Stafford County Zion Valley Barton Pawnee Pratt John P. St. John Kansas Supreme Court Zion Entz New Brethren Church Alexander Jane Glacken Hathaway Greensburg

Unlicensed Drivers Cause 10 Percent of Fatal Kansas Crashes

Kansas officials report roughly 10 percent of yearly fatal crashes involve an unlicensed driver. In 2008, 40 of 385 traffic deaths and 1,482 injuries occurred in such crashes. State leaders say penalties, impoundment, and budget limits hinder fixes, with enforcement and payment issues complicating compliance.

Wichita Kansas Kansas Department of Transportation Wichita Eagle Les Donovan

Haskell students receive donated supplies from Breaking Camp

Amy and Jason Metz organized a drive at Breaking Camp to provide notebooks, pillows, lamps and more to Haskell students in need. They collected items, asked students to sign up, and planned a first in line system with a drawing for leftovers while offering spiritual guidance aligned with their belief in Jesus.

Metzes Haskell Amy Metz Jason Jesus Breakingcamp.org

Wind Turbines Allowed In Lawrence In Limited Conditions

Lawrence planning director Scott McCullough says wind turbines may be permitted if code standards are met including height setback and screening though residential districts have often barred such installations. For bridge concerns on county roads contact Douglas County Public Works at 785-832-5293. Sound Off inquiries to 832-7297.

Scott McCullough Douglas County Public Works Department

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