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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 2014
Page
4
Lawrence police investigated threats overheard by a student at Lawrence High School. Julie Boyle said the comments were not credible and disciplinary action was taken against one male student. Sgt. Trent McKinley noted police responded with units, and extra officers were stationed as a precaution while normal routines continued.
Wicked co owners Kris Adair and Joshua Montgomery discuss submitting proposals to utilities and considering others if Lawrence fails to host the project. Lawrence Public Incentives Review Committee plans a March 4 hearing on Wicked incentives, with a decision after the meeting. Jakub Lawhorn reports from Lawrence.
Northbound lane on the 800 block of Massachusetts Street is open after temporary closure for a water line installation serving a new business at 814 Massachusetts. Crews installed a fire line and poured sidewalk concrete while redirecting traffic. City utilities chief Bob Brower called the road “open and flowing.”
Splichal holds a Kansas State University bachelor degree and Benedictine College master's in education administration. The other finalists are Helena Superintendent Brian Smith and Oxford Superintendent Mark Whitener. All come from districts about one third the size of Eudora, which enrolled 1 523 last year. A decision to replace retiring Superintendent Don Grosdidier is expected in February.
McLouth school district Superintendent Steve Splichal, the district leader since 2011 with about 490 students, is the third and final candidate interviewed for the Eudora superintendent job. He previously spent 11 years as an assistant superintendent and middle school principal in Hiawatha and taught social studies while coaching in Atchison and Beloit.
Gov. Sam Brownback reappointed two Lawrence residents to state boards. James Ward was named to a two-year term on the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission and is an assistant county attorney in Franklin County. Michael Leeson will serve a four-year term on the Governor's Behavioral Health Services Planning Council and is a psychiatrist for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Students shifted among eight displays covering dairy, beef and pork, vegetable growing and machinery, soil and water conservation, and food safety. Wood notes urban kids lack farm exposure while rural youths increasingly disconnect as farming grows more productive, with Census data showing fewer farming primary occupations but higher agricultural value. Peter Hancock can be reached at 832-7259.
Earl McIntosh of the Kansas Libertarian Party warns uniform statewide limits could make citizens break laws in different counties. Patricia Stoneking of the Kansas Rifle Association argues many jurisdictions do not post rules online prompting calls for uniformity. Opponents view the bill as limiting local authority with several officials urging local decision making. The hearing continues with more testimony planned.
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will award Booth the Lawrencian Award honoring lifetime commitment to the city. Booth, a 25 year Chamber veteran, hosts According to Record on KLWN and remains active in Kansas civic groups, broadcasting history, and local charities.
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