Sound Off accountability and sidewalk safety concerns in Lawrence
Chris Bell of the Journal-World urges readers to cancel delivery via 843-1000 during business hours. The city reminds owners to clear sidewalks of debris with trees overhanging the sidewalk or right of way to be trimmed to eight feet, and reports code violations at 832-7700 or lawrenceks.org.
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Journal-World
River City Pulse
Megan Gilliland
City of
Lawrence
Lawrenceks.org
City to weigh demolition of Varsity House on Indiana Street
The city will consider a demolition permit for the Varsity House on the 1000 block of Indiana Street as part of a planned redevelopment. The 1908 KU built home, designed by Harriet Tanner, could qualify for tax credits if listed on historic registers. Redevelopment calls for all residential use with underground parking and a maximum height of 45 feet, with no new mixed-use zoning.
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Lawrence
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Werner
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Historic Resources Commission
Alumni to present awards at Hilltop Honors ceremony
The University of Washington honors Hall a former faculty member who developed life saving vaccines and diagnostic agents. A research building bears his name as the Distinguished Service Citation and Fred Ellsworth Medallion will be awarded in the Hilltop Honors event. Gretchen Budig and Monte Johnson receive the Ellsworth Medallion for service to the university. Johnson served as KU athletic director 1982 to 1987 and worked in athletics since 1961. Budig led Campaign Kansas 1988 to 1992 and the couple donated over 1 million dollars to scholarships and professorships.
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Washington
University of Washington
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Ellsworth
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Wichita
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Church secretary avoids prison in embezzlement case
In Saline County Court, former St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church administrative assistant Sherri L. Seiler was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to felony theft and a computer crime. She must pay about 68,300 in restitution for 81 unauthorized checks since 2006 used to raise pay, retirement, and medical benefits.
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Salina
Salina Journal
Sherri L. Seiler
Saline County
Seiler
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Poll results and casual Facebook event question
Today's poll asks if Facebook is used to organize events with family and friends. It notes a separate Monday poll about Lawrence tap water taste and its effect on drinking habits, reporting 54 percent yes and 45 percent no, with readers invited to LJWorld.com to vote and see more responses.
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Lawrence
Ljworld.com
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