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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2004
Page
6
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment fined Jade Mongolian Barbeque ISNW 1000 dollars for health code violations including raw meat stored above ready to eat foods and buffet foods held above allowed temperatures. Scarlet Orchid was fined 500 dollars for operating without a food-service license between May 5 and June 3.
A civil hearing about control of Carmin Ross’s last money for her preschool daughter was delayed and reset for August 31 in Manhattan. Ross’s parents allege questions exist about ex-husband Thomas Murray’s involvement in the unsolved murder, while no charges have been filed.
The state confirms West Nile Virus in two Pratt birds, two Reno birds, and a Wallace mosquito pool, raising total Kansas counties with confirmed cases to nine. Previously affected counties include Barton, Harvey, Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee, and Wilson. Call toll free for dead bird reports.
Kaned announces grants up to $4000 under its broadband subsidy program for 365 school districts universities libraries and hospitals across 99 counties. A total of 770000 was awarded in early August based on application completeness alignment with Kaned mission and submission date to help recipients upgrade to high speed Internet access.
The Journal-World reports gasoline prices as low as 1.77 per gallon at several Lawrence locations. Pump Patrol urges readers to call 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
Bar operators report mixed short term effects with uneven sales. Some venues with preban smoke free policies see gains while others note declines as businesses adapt. Officials say it is too early to judge overall impact until tax data provide a clearer picture.
Kansas University geologist Lee Allison, director of the Kansas Geological Survey since 1999, will leave KU to become policy adviser for science and energy to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and chair the Kansas Energy Council. The council, formed in 2002, leads energy policy and planning, including wind potential studies and a proposed $1 billion coal plant.
Lawrence city officials weigh slow action on wood shingle bans after Kansas litigation in Shawnee prompts caution. A memo by Assistant City Manager Dave Corliss and Victor Torres notes two thirds of roof fires from 2000 to 2003 involved wood roofs, shaping a cautious approach to potential ordinances. Stewart Nowlin had pressed to curb wood shingles, citing safety and fire hazards.
A Douglas County judge ruled Friday that Lawrence police may withhold dispatch recordings from the public following a deadly high speed pursuit last summer. The Lawrence Journal World sued the city and county seeking access under the Kansas Open Records Act. Judge Paula Martin said the recordings are part of a criminal investigation record, and thus may be kept secret. Nam Duk Cho faces second degree murder charges for a crash that killed Judith Vellucci. His trial is scheduled for August 11. The newspaper had argued for transparency and public access to police dispatch records. The city released the recording after it was shown in open court.
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