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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2013
Page
4
Lawrence readers ask whether donations should go to Just Food or individual pantries. Just Food sorts and inspects donations at its warehouse and distributes to local agencies including Ballard Center Salvation Army Penn House and Just Food Pantry. Mayfield Keever notes both paths reach families in need.
A street page item asks readers for their best Lego creations in Lawrence Massachusetts. Margaret Echelbager, a student, recalls making Lego bridges for a living while Stephanie Meehan mentions a tower as her latest build.
A residence at 2206 Naismith Drive suffered an exterior wall fire started by discarded smoking materials. Crews extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported, and officials estimate about $5000 in damage to the deck, siding, and soffit.
Lawmakers clash over a nutrition only farm bill with no food stamp funding in the House version and a SNAP cut of 4.1 billion over ten years in the Senate. Kansas reps warn reforms risk excluding unemployed students and families while local nonprofits warn cuts would devastate pantries serving 5,000 to 7,000 residents yearly amid rising need.
The Lawrence city meeting agenda outlines 6:35 p.m. Tuesday proceedings at City Hall located on Sixth and Massachusetts streets. Enology Channel 25 will broadcast, with meeting documents available online at lawrenceks.org.
City commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider finalizing the 2014 city budget, aiming to approve spending plans and allocations for the coming year. The session will review proposed line items and impact on services.
Commissioners approve a roughly 185 million spending plan with a 0.509 mill property tax increase for 2014. The levy hike, aided by reserves, funds a 40 thousand dollar library boost and yields about a 12 dollar yearly rise on a 200 thousand dollar home.
Minutes from city boards authorize claims and licenses and list bids. AmeriFence to install fence around storage tanks for 29242 dollars. Vintage Greenmark to manage traffic control for 48721 dollars. Black & Veatch to provide engineering services for 299000 dollars. Change order increases Garney contract by 81856 and 50 days. Software House International renewal 89264. Ordinance 8882 updates retail market study rules. Resolutions 7034 7035 7036 authorize bonds totaling 465000. Site plan SP-13-00230 for The Roost hospitality sidewalk at 920 Massachusetts. Special event SE-13-00269 tent sale Aug 10-23 at Discovery Furniture lot. Development agreements for Myers Liquor and Jiffy Lube access management. 1420 W 23rd St redevelopment with Chipotle and Car Toyz. Supplemental Agreement No. 3 adds new projects to city/state agreement. RFP due Aug 20 for stormwater and 23rd & Ousdahl design. Sister Cities bylaws updated. Temporary right of way permit for Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championship Aug 25. City manager report notes. Public hearing on Basil Leaf Cafe alcohol license and distance waiver. Lincoln Street traffic study update. 1106 Rhode Island St status from Hernly Associates. Public hearing on 2014 budget. Ordinances 8886 8887 and 8883 on operating budget property taxes and water rates. Wholesale water rates also under consideration.
India May Maddox and Chris Maddox welcome a daughter in Lawrence on Friday. Jessica Hayes and Dustin Hayes announce a son born in Lawrence on Friday.
The House passed the Student Success Act 221 207 along party lines, Republicans voting yes including all Kansas lawmakers. The bill would convert federal funding into block grants and mirror waivers states already earned by adopting new standards and accountability measures. The Senate is weighing a different version called Strengthening America's Schools Act awaiting action.
Dwight Sexton correction: Brent Sexton is the correct name. the Thursday story mis-spelled his name. The clarification fixes the record and ensures accurate attribution to Dwight and Brent Sexton.
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