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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 2013
Page
4
City Commission primary voting questions fielded at a Dillon’s in Lawrence. Respondents include Dylan Serrault a law student citing snow and timing, Hayley Doll an auditor noting inconvenience, and a Garden City resident delaying due to registration and family political ties.
Lawrence school board votes unanimously to send a letter opposing House Bill 2085 which would strip teachers of collective bargaining rights and allow nonunion contracts. The measure would remove exclusive bargaining for unions and affect evaluation methods and daily teaching periods. Board members condemn the move as harming education and solidarity. Deena Burnett of the Lawrence Education Association urged backing the letter. No opposition was voiced. The meeting also covered principal candidate interviews, foundation report, Finance Advisory Council update, and National Merit recognitions.
Monday brought no incidents to report as per the law enforcement update. No arrests or unusual activity were recorded.
Randy and Sarah McIntosh of Lawrence welcomed a baby boy on Monday. Parents express joy and look forward to celebrating the new arrival with family and friends.
The Journal World outlines its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors’ attention. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report corrections.
Lori Johns reports open Monday and Thursday meal routes for Meals on Wheels. Volunteers pick up between 8:15 am and 11:45 am, spend about 45 minutes delivering, and routes may be shared. Contact Kim at 785-830-8844 for details and to help homebound elderly and disabled neighbors.
City staff evaluated using the landscaped area of the long term market lot on New Hampshire and Rhode Island streets for market booths, risking loss of 19 to 24 parking spaces and hedge removal. Parks worried about plant health while businesses feared reduced parking. Alternative city lots north of Carnegie Library, at Sixth and Massachusetts, Rhode Island Street block, and Second and Locust were proposed but rejected to keep markets in separate locations. City commissioners planned a 6:35 p.m. meeting, weather could alter plans.
About 300 students worked on this year’s Rock Chalk Revue with roughly 500 contributing at some point as the show nears its spring performances. Organizers aim to raise 70000 with proceeds split between Big Brothers Big Sisters and a new Dream Maker fund.
Lawrence district finance director Kathy Johnson says recycling containers on campus support an educational program and community service. After recycling companies cover costs, the district earns a quarterly commission from excess revenue. In 2011-12 Deffenbaugh Industries yielded 1855 dollars district wide, GT Enterprise 105 dollars.
The bill’s cost burdens may force many cities and counties to allow concealed weapons in City Halls and recreation centers. Groups seek exemptions including the Kansas Association of Community Mental Health Centers. Regents say campus exemptions possible, as debate continues after last year’s House passage stalled in the Senate.
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