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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 2012
Page
4
Lawrence city communications manager says there are no plans to apply herbicides to traffic islands for dandelion control. The Integrated Pest Management system classifies dandelions as seasonal nuisance weeds not requiring regulations. For questions, call 832-7297 or email soundoff@ljworld.com.
Readers share concerns about identity theft on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence. Deana Alvarez from Eudora says the risk seems limited to her own items. Jocilyn Hanson from Dell Rapids notes online tasks heighten risk for non locals. James Becker from CB Richard Ellis in Lawrence confirms general concern and past instances.
City projects map updates at lawks.us construction map. Traffic on the 23rd Street bridge near Haskell Avenue will be redirected during demolition with completion in November 2012. Eastbound Sixth Street from Monterey Way to Kasold Drive closes outside lane for an August 10 completion and curb work with a right turn lane. Sixth Street from Iowa to Monterey Way closes outside lanes 7 am to 5 pm for curb replacement and a Kasold right turn, with completion by August 10. The Kansas River levee area near Bowersock Mills will be closed for a new plant, detours via North Second and Locust streets, completion late 2012. Baldwin City County Road 1055 (Sixth Street) between US 56 and Firetree Avenue closed likely through July with detour. East 1900 Road (County Road 1057) closed between KS 10 and North 1000 Road with detour, completion November 2012. US Highway 59 North 200 Road closed at US 59 for frontage road work, completion late 2012.
Stephen Craig of Lawrence inducted into the International Forest of Friendship in Atchison for aviation history work and classic aircraft restoration. He flies since 1967 and has grand champion awards at Oshkosh for F4F-3 Wildcat. Other recognitions include hospitality leadership, hotel ownership in Beaumont California and Kansas, and a National Historic Site designation. David Hamby, BG Consultants, certified floodplain manager with 17 years at the firm. Mark Brosa of Edward Jones receives TNT Client Development Award from 12,000 advisers. Internal Medicine Group Lawrence earns COLA Excellence Award. Dr Daniel S Dickerson awarded Preceptor Excellence by KU Medical School. Laura Chaney earns Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification with NAR.
One man died after drowning in a pool at an Econolodge Friday night in Overland Park. A six year old boy was found at the bottom of an apartment pool later the same evening and rushed to a hospital in critical condition. Fire officials urged swimming with a buddy and constant parental supervision during summer pools.
Quinn Kug harm and sister Kerra join neighbors as voters pick a Lego Toy Store replica among seaside artworks. The display invites daily voting through July 15 with local creator Guffey expressing lighthearted support for the favored piece and others like a Wedding Catered by the Crazy and Zombies Attacking Federal Agents.
There were no incidents to report Saturday. The Journal-World does not print accounts of all police reports filed. The newspaper generally reports burglaries only with a loss of 1000 dollars or more unless unusual circumstances. To protect victims names are not identified. Names and circumstances of arrested people are released only after charges. Assaults and batteries are reported only if major injuries occur. Holdups and robberies are included.
Ley at Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported no births on Saturday. The brief note records the absence of newborns at the facility, with no additional details or names provided.
The Journal-World notes gas prices at 3.35 dollars at multiple stations and provides a number 832 7154 for reporting lower prices.
The Kansas newspaper states its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors’ attention in this space. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news jworld.com to report mistakes.
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