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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 2015
Page
4
Lawrence residents respond to budget stalemate as furlough threats loom. Christina Gentry, a local teacher, calls the situation unfortunate and community affecting. Others fault policy makers for private interests over public good.
The United Way of Douglas County partners with Law rence Community Shelter Ballard Community Services the Salvation Army and the Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority to offer Money Matters a free personal finance program. Volunteers help with setup food donations serving and guest transportation. First class June 25 at the Salvation Army. Vol contact Colleen at 843 6626 ext 340.
Douglas County farmers report about 30 percent of corn turning yellow as saturated soils hinder planting. Soybeans are lagging statewide with only 10 to 15 percent planted, well below normal. Wheat faces bacterial growth risk, but can be managed with fungicide if caught early. Growth depends on drying weather and wind to reduce moisture. Local agents urge farmers to wait for better field conditions and consider renting extra planters to speed soybean planting.
Advice on drainage beds berms and underground drains for wet soils. Key symptoms include iron chlorosis from waterlogged soil and brown leaf edges from root rot. Recommends compost, avoid sand, test soil pH, improve drainage, and manage weeds like yellow nutsedge. Jennifer Smith, horticulture expert, invites reader questions.
The Haskell Avenue closure from 31st Street to north of Wakaru sa River bridge is permanent. A new 31st Street alignment is open. Bob Billings Parkway between Foxfire Drive and Wakarusa Drive is down to one lane each direction for reconstruction. Water line work on West 22nd Street from Naismith to Ousdahl with completion by July 17. Water main relocation at 10th and New York to accommodate New York Elementary School, west leg closed to Connecticut, detours in place, finishing by July 10.
A reader prompt invites questions via phone at 832 7297 or email at soundoff at ijworld com, guiding audiences to share inquiries through standard contact channels.
Daniel and Kristin Aillen of Lawrence announce the birth of a boy. Kyle and Angelica Mitchell of Lawrence welcome a son born Saturday.
The newspaper states it corrects significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to call 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld.com to report corrections.
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