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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 2005
Page
6
Kansas state data show the western third in emergency drought conditions while central areas are in drought warnings or watches. Lawrence and eastern Kansas largely lack status, but Brown Doniphan and Atchison counties in the northeast are under a drought watch.
A public service note directs listeners to call 832-7297 to reach Sound Off, where a recording prompts callers to leave their questions. The message provides the procedure to submit inquiries via phone.
Street level note from Borders at 700 North Highway details street scene queries and shopper observations captured in a brief local column style. The item records casual inquiries and public reactions observed outside the Borders store.
Lawrence speaks of riding a bike and outdoors to lift mood while Rachel Ehrnst reveals chocolate and pop culture magazines as comforts. Dennis Domer notes breaking tasks into small steps gives him daily accomplishment and reduces stress.
A Kansas aggregate producers study finds river degradation across reaches, worst near Kansas City Kansas due to natural flooding, dams, dredging, and channel erosion. It notes bank erosion, need for weirs, plant intake issues, and disappearance of Shovelnose Sturgeon and Plains Minnow, with Lawrence spending 1 million on Bowersock Dam upkeep. The Kansas Water Authority to review findings and propose a limiting plan.
The Lied Foundation may donate 5 million if 7.5 million target isn’t met by June 30, while EU officials reexamine the project. Endowment and Lied Center push a seat sponsorship drive as donors eye a 1,000 dollar seat to fund an 800-seat expansion with a gallery and education center near Lawrence.
Commissioner David Schauner urges flexibility as the Housing Trust Fund faces scrutiny over future funding for homelessness services. The Task Force on Homeless Services is asked to report by month end, delaying grants to six organizations awaiting funds for affordable housing and services.
City commissioners approved adding morning and afternoon crossing guards at 27th Street and Mayfair Drive and 28th Street and Kensington Road to aid Prairie Park Elementary students. The plan adds 5500 to the budget and passed 4 0 with Mayor absent. A six month moratorium on building permits was also approved in Pinckney Old West Lawrence and Hillcrest to allow planners to review changes.
Hickman Clark hosted a party marking the house's 150th birthday as Bailey Berneking and science club members picnicked on the farm nearby. The family moved in about 25 years ago and began researching the home's early history 14 years later, uncovering the original 17 by 25 foot frame structure with five windows and one door. The site, now amid modern homes, sparked interest in historical preservation and education.
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