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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2013
Page
4
Readers are asked to share where they prefer to view fireworks along Massachusetts Street. The prompt invites opinions and hints at community sentiment about popular viewing spots near downtown Lawrence.
The Independence Day holiday will not affect residential or commercial trash collection. If your trash day is today, place the cart out by 7 a.m. as usual. Additional collection information is online at lawrenceks.org/swm.
Cindy ONeal, chief of staff to House Appropriations Chairman Marc Rhoades and assistant to the State Fair general manager, was appointed by Governor Sam Brownback to a three-year term on the Kansas State Fair Board. She is married to Mike ONeal, former House Speaker and current Kansas Chamber leader. The couple resides in Lawrence. Other Brownback appointments followed.
There were no incidents to report on Wednesday according to the law enforcement update. No arrests or emergencies were logged, and the precinct recorded a quiet day with no notable activity.
Wright delegates day to day duties to Sievers while demanding employee settlements stay confidential. Sievers says Patti Petersen Klein removed as executive director after a consultant's findings show staff dysfunction and an irreparable rift. DA Chad Taylor sues ECC over rate increase process, alleging private votes. Feist Albrecht suggests more public meetings to reduce sudden sessions.
Cody and Whitney Kratzberg of Eudora welcome a boy on Wednesday. Scott and Jana Rosborough of Lawrence welcome a boy on Wednesday. Justin and Mandie Tucker of Oskaloosa welcome a boy.
Shawnee County District Attorney Chad Taylor said a 120 day stay was filed in Shawnee County District Court while the Kansas Corporation Commission undergoes a voluntary audit of its procedures. The KCC will resume litigation after the audit with the case likely to move toward resolution before the stay ends.
Ann Peuser of Baldwin City was reappointed to a four-year term on the Kansas State Board of Agriculture. Amy Fowler of Lawrence was appointed to a three-year term on the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
A Reason Foundation study places Kansas highways as the nation second in overall condition and cost efficiency, behind North Dakota, with Kansas maintaining good roads at lower costs. The 2009 data informed a 10 year 8 billion transportation program slated to begin next year. Kansas aims for a world class system.
The Kansas League of Women Voters requests under the Kansas Open Records Act that Gov. Sam Brownback disclose names of applicants for a Kansas Court of Appeals vacancy. Brownback defends secrecy to protect confidentiality and ensure a broad pool of qualified judges.
Rhinestone Holdings Inc led by Silpada co founders Jerry Kelly Bonnie Kelly Tom Walsh and Teresa Walsh win auction to buy Silpada Designs from Avon for 85 million plus up to 15 million in earnouts Avon's expected pre tax charge about 80 million. Co presidents will be Kelsey Perry and Ryane Delka with Jerry Kelly remaining CEO and Tom Walsh as co chairman.
Flags were placed by Kansas State Bank employeeKruger and Boy Scout Troop 65 as Jim Williams noted about 1200 flags. Free pool swimming from 1 to 5 pm with hot dogs and games preceded a 7 pm family event at Bullpup Drive ball field complex featuring a 40 piece United States Army Band concert from 7:30 to 9 pm and dark fireworks. Fireworks allowed 8 am to midnight with bottle rockets banned and no public-property use.
Douglas County approves a new county facility funded by 9.5 million dollars in sales tax revenue bonds issued last week. Funding also comes from motor fuel tax revenues and cash reserves in the capital improvements budget. The project aims for LEED standards with daylight use, recycled materials, and stormwater runoff reduction.
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