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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 2013
Page
6
School district officials state portable classrooms were added at Sunset Hill and Kennedy Elementary to address space needs and upcoming bond project planning. Spokeswoman Julie Boyle notes efforts aim to manage growth while planning construction and remodeling.
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A head on collision on County Road 5 near Laming Road sent an infant and three others to area hospitals Tuesday afternoon. Elizabeth Smith 27 of Tonganoxie drove a 2010 Honda Civic while Dalton Stites 17 of Tonganoxie drove a 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. The Civic rolled onto its top and an air ambulance transported 10 month old Zach Smith to Children’s Mercy Hospital. Elizabeth Smith went to KU Hospital. Dalton Stites and Grady Stites 16 were taken to Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Police say all wore restraints. The crash occurred about 2 p.m.
The Journal-World fixes two Quantrill関連 presentations. Judge Louis Carpenter speaking at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts Street and Quantrill's Raid program at 5 30 p m Thursday at KU Spencer Research Library 1405 Poplar Lane.
WS Fawn and Jake Lickteig of Lawrence are noted as a boy and Tuesday. Patrick and Ashley Cote of Ozawkie are noted as a girl and Tuesday.
Sunlite plans a 2.3 million investment to move into the former Midwest Graphics building at 4811 Quail Crest Place and add 40 jobs over 10 years. City staff project only 1.15 dollars in benefits per dollar abated, while the plan aims to create 20 production, 17 engineering, 2 administrative, and 1 executive position with varied salaries. City commissioners will vote on final approval. Sunlite hopes to move into West Lawrence within six months and grow its LED market presence.
City officials acknowledge speed issues on Bob Billings Parkway while ruling out traditional calming measures like speed humps. Radar and police presence are floated as potential solutions. The new interchange, a major KU gateway from the west, is slated to begin spring 2014 with cost sharing: city about $1 million, Douglas County $528,000, KDOT funds the rest of $17.2 million.
City commissioners unanimously rezoned about 5 acres west of the Kansas Highway 10 entrance to East Hills for limited industrial use. The designation allows service businesses such as a convenience store or daycare, though owners plan no immediate development and may seek buyers. Steve Glass, longtime owner, notes the site’s small size and steep terrain impeded traditional industrial plans.
Willow Domestic Violence Center at capacity emphasizes education to raise awareness of abuse. Schultz notes one in four women and one in ten men experience domestic violence, with higher rates among gay or bisexual men. Burns highlights community support benefits and safety planning. This week sessions include DV 101, In Her Shoes, Myths Facts Causes and Effects, and Safety Planning with Survivors. Contact BBurns at 785-331-2034 ext. 104 or bburns willowdvcenter.org to attend.
A bulletin board titled The Five Pillars of Islam was removed from Minneha Core Knowledge Magnet Elementary after a Facebook photo sparked condemnation amid debates over religion in schools. The district said the lesson aims to educate about world religions, not theology, and private prayer remains allowed.
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