Farmland officials address ammonia plant concerns
Neighbors pressed plant leaders and managers about safety near the Farmland fertilizer facility after a July 14 valve explosion and ammonia odor events. Dennis Novacek assured residents ammonia is not chronically toxic outside plant grounds and outlined reporting procedures for releases.
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Jim Rose
Dennis Novacek
Boor
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Cleo
Darlene McAlexander
Cleo McAlexander
Lind
Environmental Protection Agency
Speaking out on violence by mentor for men and boys
Kansas University public address by Tim Carpenter discusses spearheading male leadership in preventing gender violence. Lawrence speech at Lied Center urged a peer culture where men speak up about abuse within circles. Katz, founder of Mentors in Violence Prevention, cites flaws in male-targeted prevention and calls for direct peer intervention.
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Jackson Katz
Katz
U.S. Marine Corps
Lawrence
Kansas University
MVP
Jury deliberations in ex sheriff Meneley perjury trial
After closing arguments 12 jurors deliberated five hours in the Shawnee County District Court perjury case against former Sheriff Dave Meneley relating to statements about a deputy's cocaine use. Deliberations paused with no verdict. trial began August 21.
Douglas County considers updates to growth plan
Douglas County commissioners will review the Horizon 2020 economic development plan update amid concerns over land and building availability to attract new firms. Shirley Martin-Smith urged aligning with local companies and a Sept. 13 joint session with Lawrence officials to discuss strategies. The commission backs changes to the personnel policy handbook, pending worker input, including lowering seasonal minimum age to 16 and restricting political campaigning during work hours with Madi named FOI Officer.
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Douglas County
Shirley Martin-Smith
Economic Development Advisory Board
Martin- Smith
Lawrence City and
School Board
Pam Madi
Madi
Commission
County eyes tougher dangerous dog law across county
County commissioners push stricter rules aligning with Lawrence ordinance. If a dangerous dog bites a child off its property it could be impounded. unvaccinated dogs protecting property may be quarantined. New rules require rabies vaccines and include fines up to 250 dollars, with higher penalties and destruction on repeat offenses. Staff writer Joy Ludwig.
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Charles Jones
Grinstead
City of Lawrence
Obituary Notices for Burnsworth Johnson and Hart
Death notices from Kansas reflect three obituaries on August 27 2000. Nettie R Burnsworth 87 Lenexa born 1912 Nevada Missouri died at Delmar Gardens with daughter Martha Blankinship and grandchildren named. burial in DeSoto Cemetery. Carol L Johnson 72 Salina formerly Lawrence Abilene born 1928 Norway cremation planned, survivors include two sons two daughters and six grandchildren. Marylee Hart 90 Fort Scott born 1910 Nevada officiation graveside at Newton Burial Park with memorials to First Baptist Church of Lawrence. Memorials and funeral arrangements handled by local chapels and mortuaries.
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Nettie R. Burnsworth
Lenexa
Norway
Carol L. Johnson
Salina
Danish Lutheran Cemetery
Johnson
Salina Regional Health Center
Lawrence
Abilene
Nevada
Marylee Hart
Fort Scott
Kan
Newton Burial Park
First Baptist Church
Darwin Hart
A.m
Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home
First Baptist Church of
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KU Kids P.A.C.K. After School Program Details
The University of Kansas offers KU Kids P A C K a Wednesday after school program for 1st through 6th graders. Activities include supervised homework time, enrichment, sports, and wellness education with a daily snack. Cost is 25 dollars monthly. Parent Orientation is on 8 30 or 8 31 from 6 00 to 7 00 pm in 201 Robinson Ctr. Call 864 0754 for an application. Start date 9/6/00.
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University of Kansas
Robinson Ctr
Lawrence man pleads to charge in reported 1998 case
William Vanslesbian, 77, pleaded no contest to attempted reported incident involving his granddaughter then 10. The case stems from alleged mistreatment beginning October 1998, with about 10 incidents claimed. Sentencing to be set after a request for departure from guidelines. hearing October 6 and sentencing October 20 in Douglas County District Court.
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Lawrence
William van Dyke
Douglas County
Lance Flacksbarth
Flachsharth
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