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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 2013
Page
4
Lawrence transit is evaluating bench additions at select high activity bus stops but has no definite plan. Communications manager Megan Gilliland notes options are under study. For input, call 832-7297 or email soundoff@ljworld.com.
Readers across the country weigh in on whether the Kansas University men's basketball team should be ranked No 1. Zach Raff from Wisconsin says yes since they beat Ohio State while Michigan faltered. Chris Allen of Missouri comments they deserve No 1 thanks to McLemore and the team's magic. Hunter Harlow from Texas says KU deserves a look, noting a 20 point win over Baylor and Baylor's Big 12 second place.
A Change.org petition seeks a citywide election on the proposed $25 million regional recreation center in Lawrence. Started by Nick Danger, it gathered 164 signatures by Monday afternoon as residents weigh whether to press for a ballot vote despite a 5-0 City Commission vote to avoid placing the issue on the ballot.
Town Talk shows resident support for a recreation center but Commissioner Amyx seeks a citywide petition with a potential ballot vote. Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew explains a petition path exists but typically targets approved items, not new ordinances. Kansas law may require about 25 percent of last city election voters, roughly 1500 to 2000 signatures for Lawrence. further research with city attorney or clerk needed.
Don Quesenberry and his six daughters and son face homelessness after two failed van attempts to reach Oregon. A replacement van broke near Topeka, leaving the Lawrence family stranded. Ballard Center raises funds to move them to Oregon, with a rental deadline of February 1 and contact for donations at 842-0440.
The Lawrence school board gave Superintendent Rick Doll good marks at his annual performance evaluation. The board met in executive session about non elected personnel matters, then in open session confirmed the positive review. Doll, in his fourth year, has a contract up for renewal later this year and the board typically acts after teacher contract negotiations.
Lawrence police arrested Jamisha Laron Misirlija after three robberies at Kwik Shop Zarco 66 and Dillons in which cartons of cigarettes were stolen. Surveillance linked the 32 year old to the incidents. She faces aggravated robbery theft and battery charges. Bond pending. A separate plea in Douglas County District Court involved Timothy L Foster in an attempted first degree murder and attempted rape case from November 2011. He pleaded guilty Thursday and the charge of attempted rape was dropped. Foster had stabbed his wife and attempted to rape her at their John Day Court home. The judge had found him competent for trial after a mental health evaluation. The plea notes that attempted murder carries a 12 to 54 year sentence. Additional items list births and a few local notices with names and family entries.
Budget projections show a 267 million shortfall for the fiscal year starting July 1 while disability advocates push to permanently exclude long term care from KanCare. Gov Brownback previously delayed inclusion of such services to 2014 amid federal complaints over home and community based waiting lists. Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild notes Brownback says Kansas complies with federal law.
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