Sound Off on district plan to raise student teacher ratio
The school board weighs a higher ratio to reduce teaching staff while keeping class sizes similar by redistributing students and potentially closing one school. Frank Harwood notes elementary impacts vary by grade levels. District leaders say closing a school could save money by eliminating nonteaching roles while some teaching positions shift to other campuses. If you have a question for Sound Off, call 832-7297.
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Frank Harwood
Retail plans for former Arensberg’s Shoes space on Massachusetts Street
Kansas reporter Bill Woody Jr notes reader opinions on what business should occupy the former Arensberg’s Shoes site on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence. Ken Campbell, a local business owner, asks residents what type of store would best fit the empty storefront. Readers suggest a trendy teen clothing shop, a specialty store, a upscale clothing retailer for Boomers, or a toy store.
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Arensberg's Shoes
Ken Campbell
Lawrence
Kansas lawmaker proposes drug testing for legislators
Kansas House Republican Rep. Kasha Kelley proposes an amendment to add all 165 legislators to a drug screening plan for state aid recipients. The measure would require random tests, with failures triggering treatment and possible loss of benefits. Skeptics questioned the need for lawmakers to face the same standard.
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Kasha Kelley
Arkansas City
Kelley
Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee
Sen
Roger Reitz
Manhattan
Paul Davis
D-Lawrence
Jim Barnett
Emporia Republican
Senate Health Committee
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
SRS
Don Jordan
Jordan
Orthodontist Begins Remodel of Landmark City Building
Orthodontist Ranjbar launches a renovation of a downtown landmark, with Habitat for Humanity ReStore dismantling the site. Crews haul away more than a ton of scrap metal for recycling, using proceeds to fund future Habitat homes. ReStore calls it a win win for donors and the city. The project aims to finish in three to four months with retail use as preferred, as Ranjbar expresses gratitude toward Lawrence.
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Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Ranjbar
Habitat ReStore
The
ReStore
Michele Johnson
Lawrence
Judge Gives Maximum Sentence For Rape Case
The judge imposed the aggravated sentence of 165 months for Cortez after a guilty plea to rape tied to an attack where the victim fought back. He also faced mandatory sex offender registration and possible deportation after serving the term. Cortez broke down in tears as the victim spoke, while he offered no comment.
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Kittel
Cortez
Lawrence High hosts Mini Marathon for Children's Miracle Network
Lawrence High School invites students to a Sunday Mini Marathon from 3 to 7 PM in the west gym at 1901 La. The $5 entry funds the Children’s Miracle Network with activities including basketball and pizza. Last year the event raised over $700 for Kansas University Pediatrics and Children’s Mercy Hospital as a lead-in to KU Dance Marathon in April. In Oskaloosa, the John Steuart Curry Boyhood Home received a $6,000 Kansas Historical Society Heritage Trust Fund grant for heating and cooling upgrades to preserve Curry’s work.
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Kansas University
West
Children's Miracle Network
Children’s Miracle Network
John Steuart Curry
Oskaloosa
Kansas Historical Society
Jefferson County
Free shred-a-thon set for Wednesday
Kansas Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division hosts an Identity Theft Prevention Shred-a-thon from 2 30 p m to 4 30 p m Wednesday at Walmart 3300 Iowa. Consumers may bring personal documents to be shredded free of charge as part of National Consumer Protection Week through March 13.
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Kansas
Walmart
Iowa
Attorney General's Office
Douglas County to sponsor two weather sessions in March
Douglas County Emergency Management will host a Weather 101 session at 7 p.m. March 11 at South Junior High School to cover severe thunderstorms and safety tips with radios available at cost. A Severe Weather Symposium for storm spotters follows March 20 from 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Lawrence Arts Center with Matt Elwell among speakers. $15 fee, register by March 12 at douglascounty.com.
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National Weather Service
South Junior High School
Lawrence Arts Center
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