Parking move at Dillon’s store aims for safety and access
The city discusses relocating handicapped parking from in front of the Sixth Street Dillon Stores to the west side for safety reasons. Ken Keefer of Dillon Stores cites crossing traffic as the issue, while Mayor Andersen notes limited city control over business locations and potential incentives for redevelopment. Aristide served as Haiti’s president from Feb 7, 1991, for a five year term and was overthrown after about eight months.
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Instructions invite readers to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to hear a recording that prompts listeners to leave their question. The note provides a clear process for submitting questions to the Sound Off feature.
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City halts used motor oil collection in Lawrence
Lawrence suspends all used motor oil collection until further notice. Residents can bring five gallons at Wal-Mart Automotive Center and Jiffy Lube during normal hours. City garage and Earthbound drop-off at Centennial Park are closed due to a contaminant in the collected oil, per operations manager Scott Schulte.
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W. 23Rd
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Centennial Park
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County offers weed eradication help in Douglas County
Douglas County property owners can buy Sericea lespedeza eradicating chemicals at 25 percent below county wholesale cost via the Noxious Weed Office after Labor Day weekend. Call 841-8823 for identification tips or purchases. Also in the county, Clinton State Park hosts two hikes at Barber Schoolhouse and night-sky program with a per-vehicle park permit required. Then a monthlong art display by Douglas County Senior Services opens at Lawrence Public Library, sponsored by the organization.
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Lawrence events kickoff and reunion weekend summary
Datebook lists a 5:30 p.m kickoff for the Lawrence Business Education Partnership at Prairie Park School and a 6:35 p.m. Douglas County Commission meeting at the county courthouse. An 8 p.m. informational meeting for volunteering at Headquarters Counseling Center is planned, plus a 4:30 p.m. high school soccer game between Lawrence High and Topeka West at YSI Fields. Haskell Reunion runs all day with tours and a 6 p.m. reception at the Ramada Inn. An immunization clinic is set for 9:30 a.m. at Baldwin United Methodist Church.
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Access poll question on 1995 Farm Bill worries farmers
Voters are invited to call the J-W Access line at 865-5000 to weigh in on whether farmers are justified in worrying about the 1995 Farm Bill. Choose category 3500 for yes or 3501 for no. Poll results are voluntary and not scientifically accurate.
Lawrence police log reports sex incidents and a gunfire incident
Law rence police logged two sex related reports involving a man in south Lawrence apartment complexes. A 23 year old woman described an attempted assault, and an 18 year old reported exposure in parking lot. A gunshot in the 1700 block of Brook struck a vehicle while a homeowner pursued a burglar. No prosecution sought. Additional items include injury accidents, ambulance responses, fire calls, dismissals, and births.
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News Editor and Advertising Manager Contacts
The note lists John Taylor as News Editor and Tom Fisher as Advertising Manager with phone extensions 832-7142 and 832-7104 respectively. It provides no dated context or organizational name beyond those roles.
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