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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 2015
Page
4
Readers respond at Dillons on Massachusetts Street about eating locally sourced food. Kelly Overstreet and Wesley Richardson share how often they choose farmers markets and local eateries and note affordability and past jobs influenced habits.
Nicholas and Ashlyn Gessler of Baldwin City announce a boy born Tuesday. Christina Saski and Darrin Eye of Lawrence welcome a boy. Chad and Meredith Johanning of Lawrence report a boy born Tuesday, adding to the area’s new arrivals.
Zachary James Ortiz, a 25 year old Lawrence man, waived his preliminary hearing in a five count case after being charged with fleeing and eluding officers driving under the influence criminal threat interference with duties and battery of a law enforcement officer. The case stems from a November 2014 incident when an officer tried to stop Ortiz’s vehicle for excessive noise and erratic movement and he fled, later being stopped on Fall Creek Road. Ortiz also faces a June 2014 aggravated assault charge related to a separate confrontation in which he allegedly pointed a shotgun at an officer and did not drop the weapon. He remains out of jail on a 100000 dollar bond with hearings set for August 28.
City water treatment used primary process only from 2 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in line with permit, bypassing secondary treatment due to heavy rain. Doug Gerber, Topeka official, said untreated waste entered the Kaw River, marking a second major spill this year. Lawrence officials were notified after 4 a.m., as Topeka shifted supply from the Kansas River to Clinton Lake.
County Administrator Craig Weinang heard Eudora requests for better trained emergency responders to cut response times from over 12 minutes to under four. Ortiz outlined options costing 594,585 in 2016 and 355,007 annually, or three full time staff plus a quick response vehicle, with no patient transport. Thellman supported the need but warned of a major financial commitment amid budget talks and potential property tax impacts.
8 TODAY Red Dogs Dog Days workout 6 a m Lawrence High School 1901 Louisiana St. Summer Games Series 10 30 a m no on Watkins Museum of History 1047 Massachusetts St. Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer info noon United Way Building 2518 Ridge Court. Lawrence Public Library Book Van 1 2 p m Babcock Place 1700 Massachusetts St. Kidsapalooza 2 3 p m Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St. Clinton Parkway Nursery Farmers Market 4 30 6 30 p m Clinton Parkway Nursery 4900 Clinton Parkway. Steak Salmon Night DATEBOOK 5 7 30 p m Eagles Lodge 1803 W Sixth St. Douglas County Commission meeting check site for time Douglas County Courthouse 1100 Massachusetts St. Yoga Your Library 5 30 6 30 p m Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St workout 6 p m Law Spanish Language Storytime 6 30 7 p m Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St American Legion Bingo doors 4 30 p m first games 6 45 p m snack bar 5 8 p m American Legion Post 14 3408 W Sixth St Lawrence Jayhawk
A Monday Lawrence fire at 1518 W. 26th St caused heavy smoke and rear flames in a one story wood frame duplex. Firefighters upgraded to a second alarm and brought it under control by 8 pm. All occupants escaped. Red Cross assists displaced residents. Estimated damages run about 125000.
LMH spokeswoman Belinda Rehmer said Goodwill store was evacuated Tuesday afternoon and will stay closed until a building inspector determines what is needed to secure structural integrity. Reporter Caitlin Doornbos can be reached at 813-7146 or
Wednesday events include a dog walk at 7 p.m. near the Community Building and wading pool in South Park. The Lawrence Pedestrian Coalition meets at the Carnegie Building, 200 W Ninth St. A Lawrence City Band concert titled Park Concert Favorites plays at 8 p.m. in South Park at 12th and Massachusetts streets.
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