Community group disputes Berry Plastics warehouse plan
The Scenic Riverway Community Association of northwest Douglas County challenges The Journal World editorial on Berry Plastics proposed warehouse near the Lecompton interchange. They cite a 155 acre site zoned for high industrial impact and urge zoning changes and design guidelines to allow the project, while seeking a public sale to find a cooperative new owner. David J. Ross leads the group representing about 142 residents.
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Flowers brighten Mass Street planters say Lawrence resident
Flower admirer Jackie Bunnell from Lawrence writes to the editor to praise the people who plant and care for Mass Street planters. She expresses appreciation for their passion and the beauty they create.
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Jackie Bunnell
Lawrence
Little guys defend teachers in letter to editor
Linda Bush responds to Ms Paris by praising teachers as hardworking professionals who spend nine months a year in school. She describes her husband grading papers, planning lessons, taking calls from students at home, staying after school, and striving to educate with strong rapport and thought expansion. She urges anger at the school board not teachers.
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Linda Bush
Lawrence
Farm Workers Union offers half million jobs amid immigration debate
The United Farm Workers Union of America launched a campaign offering legal citizens a half million farm jobs as unemployment remains high and new immigration legislation is discussed. The effort emphasizes legal status and farm labor needs.
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Public Forum on Farming and Illegal Immigration
Tyler Lindquist argues that illegal immigrants fill essential farming roles and feed the nation, despite low pay and harsh conditions. He condemns prideful attitudes, praises migrant workers, and urges Americans to consider the labor that puts food on tables.
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Lawrence
County seeks 16.6 percent property tax hike
Earl L. Haehl critiques Douglas County officials for proposing a 16.6 percent ad valorem tax increase to raise about one million dollars for bioscience funding, farm field protections, historic sites, and other cultural objectives while questioning whether essential governmental services are adequately cited and urging public comment before approval. The notices include sheriff sales and a plaintiff’s motion to extinguish a defendant owner’s redemption rights.
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Lawrence
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