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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 2011
Page
1
After a Saturday game in Norman Oklahoma the EU men could not return to Lawrence in time for Sundays Special Olympics clinic fog delayed travel. The EU women stepped in and ran the clinic with about 100 participants, keeping the event on schedule.
Bill Roth joins eight other candidates seeking four Lawrence school board seats. Roth brings aviation and aeronautics background and calls for stronger science education and environmental awareness in district policies. He urges voters to examine candidates on STEM priorities and campus sustainability.
The Douglas County AIDS Project requests volunteers to help with a school garden in Lawrence. A variety of positions are available, inviting board members and community members to lend a hand in supporting education and outreach.
Quotable remarks from Mark Wulfkuhle, a western Douglas County farmer, noting wheat looks good in the region. Winter precipitation boosts eastern Kansas crops, while the western part endures drought. The report appears on Page 3A.
Tuesday edition presents a brief feature announcing a new high school graduate. The item highlights the student’s name, school, and plans for the future, providing a concise portrait typical of a local paper’s Friday or Tuesday profile.
Ted Burgess leans over a rounded metal tube he solders shut to form an organ pipe. He builds pipes at Reuter Organ Co for 35 years and now directs the pipe shop passing skills to younger workers. The firm merges traditional craft with modern tech to stay relevant as some churches shrink, while regional rivals close.
Beverly and Jesse Wyant, recovering from a fire in Eudora, risked losing electricity for their oxygen-dependent home. With the city threatening a shutoff over an unpaid bill, the 86-year-old husband’s life-sustaining needs sparked fear of a deadly outcome. The failure to pause during medical need prompts calls for protections, while the Kansas Corporation Commission has no policy to prevent shutoffs in such cases.
Kansas officials review daily deal sites like Groupon and LivingSocial as technology outpaces laws. While some items such as massages and glasses may be tax exempt, meals at restaurants and similar services are taxable. retailers must cover tax on the portion not discounted by the coupon. Local merchants treat Groupons as other coupons, taxing only the non discounted amount, but revenue officials say the tax gap may require retailers to pay the difference.
Baker University moves to a four year core of Liberal Studies 111 and integrated modules, lowering required hours from around 56–60 to 38 while keeping total graduation hours constant. The freshmen pilot supports ignite, investigate, integration, and impact phases, aimed at improving communication, critical thinking, global awareness, ethics, and teamwork as employers shape expectations.
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