On the Street contrasts views on running for public office
In a Checkers at 2300 Louisiana Street Tyler, Stephanie Godinez says politics is not for her. A respondent notes that religion in schools could push them to run, whether to restrict or remove religious freedom.
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Checkers
Louisiana St
Stephanie Godinez
Lawraire
City weighs curbside recycling as three firms bid
Commissioners hear staff recommendation for every other week curbside recycling with a 96 gallon cart and possible 2 to 3 dollar monthly fee. Proposals from Waste Management Deffenbaugh Hamm address glass handling and a potential near North Lawrence processing center. City plans to solicit updated bids and study buyout options for small recyclers while considering a citywide fee on all households.
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Waste Management
Topeka
Deffenbaugh Industries
Kansas City
Kan
Hamm Inc
North
Lawrence
U.S. Highway 24-40
Kansas Highway 32
Hamm
Bob Schumm
Charlie Sedlock
Lacy Steel
City tax abatement shifts ownership to Bliss Sports at Rock Chalk Park
The project would have qualified for automatic property tax exemption if KU owned the facilities, but Bliss Sports led by Thomas Fritzel will own them for 50 years under a financing plan with KU Endowment and KU Athletics. $40 million in bonds issued by the city become Bliss Sports’ fiscal obligation. The recreation center portion remains under discussion for Feb. 19, with Commissioner Mike Amyx acknowledging concerns but supporting the EU portion of Rock Chalk Park.
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Kansas University
Bliss Sports
Lawrence
Thomas Fritzel
Commission
Mike Amyx
Rock Chalk Park
Ex-KU player Elvis Patterson arrested in Douglas County
Former Kansas University football defensive back Elvis Patterson, 52, of Lenexa, was arrested early Sunday in the 1600 block of East 23rd Street on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He faces charges including driving with a suspended license and refusing a breath test, and was released on a $1,500 bond. Patterson played for KU from 1981 to 1983 and later won two Super Bowls with the Giants and Cowboys.
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Kansas University
Elvis Patterson
Douglas County
East 23Rd Street
Patterson
Lenexa
New York Giants
Dallas Cowboys
KU student charged with rape in Lawrence case
A 21 year old Kansas University student faces rape charges after an alleged incident at the Lawrence Police training center. Bail set at 35000 with no contact order, next court date January 29. Three Lawrence men charged with aggravated robbery and burglary in Redbud Lane case with bail at 75000 each.
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Kansas University
Lawrence Police Department
Bob Billings
Douglas County
James George
The
Journal-World
Lawrence
Redbud Lane
Walter Warren
Eddie Jelano Howard
Quindale Orlando Wise
Warren
Wise
Howard
Post Arene Joy Toebben and a Boy Born Tuesday
Seth and Sara Joy Toebben of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Tuesday. Josh and Sheila Anderson of Bonner Springs welcomed a boy, continuing the family news from area residents.
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Seth
Sara Joy Toebben
Lawrence
Josh
Sheila Anderson
Bonner Springs
Corrections on Growing Food, Growing Health Dinner
A correction notes the Growing Food Growing Health Community Dinner will be held at 5 30 p m February 23 at West Middle School 2700 Harvard Road. Earlier Tuesday’s paper omitted some details about the event.
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West Middle School
Harvard Road
Disabled Vehicle Parking Rule In Downtown Zones
Megan Gilliland spokesman states that a vehicle with a disability license plate or placard may park in spaces reserved for such vehicles and may park up to 24 hours in restricted zones, provided the vehicle is moved every 24 hours. The rule cites KSA 81 125 and applies when used to transport a person with a disability.
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Megan _ Gilliland
Soundoff contact line for questions
If you have a question call 832-7297 or send email to soundoff ljworld.com.
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Ljworld.com
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