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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2015
Page
4
In Lawrence area street interviews Mahbub Rashid says he would consider solar power if building a new home while preferring to keep his current house. Pat Ingram notes it’s economical and better for the environment. Zac Bennett plans to explore solar energy when he buys a home.
Michael and Kyleigh Howell of Lawrence welcome a daughter born Monday.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors attention. Readers are asked to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report mistakes. The notice reflects standard newsroom protocol and contact options for public corrections.
WOW repairs after a Saturday crash damaged a major splice box on Kasold Drive north of Sixth Street. About 4 500 homes and businesses lost service with 10 workers on site until 8 p m. Debra Schmidt said most customers were back by Saturday evening and no lingering issues remained. A separate On Demand upgrade caused new technical problems, with no ETA on resolution.
Service agencies join The Salvation Army of Douglas County Ballard Community Services and ECKAN to provide school supplies backpacks and shoes to students in sixth grade and below. Organizers expect about 1200 applications though roughly 1600 students in the district are eligible to receive kits. The goal is to ensure every child starts the year on an equal footing.
Families can apply through July 31 at Penn House and The Salvation Army by appointment. Bring proof of income showing eligibility for free or reduced price lunch, photo ID, and each child’s Social Security Number. Locations: Penn House 1035 Pennsylvania St Monday to Friday 8 am to noon and Salvation Army 946 New Hampshire St 9 am to 3:30 pm.
Volunteers collect supplies on July 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wal-Mart on Iowa Street and Office Depot, with additional locations and online options via the Salvation Army site. About half of the needed supplies have been gathered. 10 sponsors including United Way First Church and Lawrence Rotary Club support the effort led by Jim Evers.
Lawrence residents have a busy slate with dog days workouts at Law rence High School and a makerspace meetup at Lawrence Creates Makerspace. Arts talks, library book van stops, farmers markets, support groups, and church events fill daytime and evening slots across the city and nearby venues.
Douglas County officials announce a broader IRIS alert system covering 11 counties. Residents will receive targeted messages by address with a confirm and quit option. About 6,000 signups across the region, 3,700 in Douglas County previously used IRIS.
President Obama signed a federal disaster declaration to provide funds for repairing damage to infrastructure and services caused by May and June spring storms across Kansas. The declaration makes federal funding available to a list of counties including Atchison Barton Brown Butler Chase Chautauqua Cherokee and many others.
McKinley said the police report will go to the Douglas County District Attorney to decide if the father should be charged. Cheryl Wright Kunard of the DA's office said a crime must be believed to have occurred first, then reports are reviewed for a charging decision. The son is reportedly doing well after treatment.
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