Why do Lawrence buildings use metal or wood beams
City chief building inspector Gene Shaughnessy explains that building design dictates beam material by use and code. Wood can limit total area and height, while engineers or architects select the appropriate category for each project, such as the Comfort Inn and Suites under construction. The article also notes the vacant lot south of Community Mercantile leased by the Lawrence Community Garden Project and its plans for a shed and future greenhouse, with site maintenance and seasonal cycles discussed by director Dave Loewenstein.
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Call Sound Off voicemail line for reader questions
Readers are directed to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000, select category 7478, and listen to a recording inviting them to leave their question for Sound Off. The instruction emphasizes using the designated line to submit inquiries.
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Beet STREET Beet STREET TODAY QUESTION
Ay john Wake examines how school uniforms may affect student behavior and focus. The column weighs whether uniforms influence academics, discipline, social dynamics, and self expression in schools.
Police Reports And Fire Calls In Local News
A Lawrence man reported his car struck by an unknown vehicle while northbound on the 2400 block of town. The suspect, described as his ex-wife’s boyfriend, possibly had a firearm. A fire destroyed a 1988 Ford F-700 truck near Tyrpnsky at dusk Tuesday. no injuries reported. Firefighters responded to multiple calls including a brush fire, carbon monoxide detector, a burning machine at Astor Universal, smoke at Bailey Hall, and a gas-related stove fire with no damage. Ambulance responses include several medical emergencies and public accidents around the city and Kansas University.
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Births Report for Warren and Sharon Schrepfer Ottawi
A boy was born Monday to Warren and Sharon Schrepfer of Ottawi, and a girl was born Tuesday to Marci and Steve Toalson of Lawrence.
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Students debate school uniform policy at KU
Drew Levich and Erin Breeden criticize uniforms as limiting self expression. Levich recalls prior dress code battles and supports freedom, while Breeden worries uniforms curb creativity though they may boost school pride.
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Panel to review local substance abuse programs
A national advisory panel from the American Probation and Parole Assn will meet in Lexington Kentucky to consider two local adolescent substance abuse programs Douglas County Community Corrections and Crossbridge Recovery Services for inclusion in a national program. Elaine Hicks of DCCC says six to ten programs will be chosen for site visits to gather information, shaping a national training curriculum and publications. She expects an mid-March decision on site visits.
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Correction: Philip Steverts listed as occupation in On The Street
The Street column corrects prior copy to note Philip Steverts is a practicing physician in Tonganoxie. The correction updates his professional occupation and hometown as presented in the Sunday edition.
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Robbery suspect found in Fort Scott
Lawrence man Damon Smith twenty was arrested Monday in Fort Scott for aggravated robbery. He was captured in a Fort Scott mobile home park after a tip from Lawrence police. Smith age twenty was held on fifteen thousand dollar bond and transported to Douglas County Jail. Det. Steve Lewis said the robbery occurred November 2 in the 1500 block Learnard. Police had placed Smith on Crime Stoppers most wanted list.
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Charity game in Lawrence with prizes and bequest news
A charity basketball game at West Junior High School will feature teams from SuperTarget and On-Line Commerce Inc. and Propeller Creative Services to benefit Women’s Transitional Care Services of Lawrence. halftime drawings include signed KU basketballs and movie passes. the event notes a $158,000 bequest to KU Endowment Association from the estate of Lena Monroe Stranathan, who died in 1995. The late professor James Docking Stranathan died in 1981.
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Health screenings and events in Lawrence schedule
Today events include health screening for adults over 60 at Babcock Place 1700 Mass. from 9 to noon with a fee. An after school immunization clinic runs 3:30 to 5 at New York School. A lecture by Julie Maybee on reinventing tradition occurs 3:30 to 4:30 in Kansas Union Governor's Room as part of African American History Month. Planning Commission meets 6:30 at city hall, with county commission canceled at Douglas County Courthouse. Thursday features a children's story time at Lawrence Public Library 4 pm and a panel on women and the radical right agenda at Ecumenical Christian Ministries 7 to 9 pm as part of the African American History celebration.
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Area School Honor Rolls Published Today
Area school districts release honor rolls for the latest term with student names and recognition across multiple schools listed on page 5E.
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