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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2011
Page
2
Robert L. Allison, 80, of Lawrence, died Tuesday July 26 2011 at Medicalodges Eudora. Memorial services are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home and Crematory.
County officials weigh appointing new shelter board members and purchasing land near the current site to relocate the Community Shelter. The plan involves state gas tax funding, appraised land values, and negotiations with local property owners including Steve Glass, with timing tied to grant deadlines and April permit expirations.
Practical moving guidance covers packing, recycling, and minimizing waste in Lawrence. From selling or donating unwanted items to scheduling pickups with Habitat for Humanity ReStore, curbside freebies, and hazardous waste disposal, the piece emphasizes reuse, charity, and eco friendly cleaning tips. It cites local resources SunflowerHorizons.com Lawrence city services and provides contact numbers for pickups and disposal.
The Lawrence SRS office closure plan draws sharp resistance from Douglas County officials led by Commissioner Jim Flory. They warn the move would raise costs for 10,000 residents, lack transit options, and likely erode essential services, as Brownback and SRS officials push to save about 1 million dollars.
Dillons will erect a temporary pharmacy in a vacant storefront at the southwest corner of 19th and Massachusetts after residents urged continued access. The project is expected to last 10 to 12 months with advance notice before closure and possible special sales to move inventory. Upon reopening the store will look markedly different according to Brian Folmer, director of real estate.
Brian Folmer of Dillons outlines a 10 000 square foot larger store at 1740 Mass Street featuring a Starbucks, sandwich grill, Chinese deli, sushi bar, outdoor seating, a dedicated organic section, and an expanded pharmacy with a drive thru off New Hampshire Street. The redesign faces Barker neighborhood concerns over setbacks and drive thru placement but aims for a north facing entrance and near edge-to-edge massing for a downtown feel. City staff praise the project as a top notch flagship for residents and customers.
Internal contact details list for Chris Bell and Edwin Rothrock with phone numbers and emails, plus submission channels for news, classifieds, subscriptions, and postmaster address. Mentions office hours and agency sections but no actionable news item.
A Lawrence community poll asks residents if they support moving the downtown shelter to east of the city. It also asks if residents would shop at a proposed Lowe's in northwest Lawrence with 77 percent voting yes, 16 percent no, and 6 percent unsure.
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