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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 2011
Page
4
Questioning the presence of purple martins in Lawrence, the answer confirms sightings in and around the area. Mark Robbins of Kansas University's ornithology program suggests looking near the former Sunflower ammunition plant or across the Clinton Lake dam where birds perch in bird houses, wires, and dead trees.
Readers are invited to send in questions for Sound Off by calling 832-7297. The item promotes public engagement and provides the contact method for submitting inquiries or comments to the column.
A brief street inquiry asks pedestrians on Massachusetts Street about whether they have ever enrolled in a summer class. The line captures a casual, local tone and hints at community education or survey activity in the area.
Lawrence school district proposes horizontal movement on the salary schedule to reward teachers who take extra classes and earn points. If adopted now, 39 teachers would gain additional pay but the district would still offer a $500 across the board raise for next year. Union argues for $1,500 yearly and years-long merit, while fringe benefits and health costs spark further dispute. Negotiations resume before July 11 as new board members prepare to take office.
More than two dozen volunteers gather to identify six Lawrence elementary schools for consolidation into three or four within three to five years. The plan aims to fund services while trimming facilities, with phased meetings August through January and a February board deadline for final recommendations.
There were no incidents to report Thursday according to the law enforcement summary.
Ron Smith and Loni LePage of Topeka welcomed a girl. Josh and Shanelle Marshall of Lawrence welcomed a boy. Carolanne Todd of Oskaloosa welcomed a girl. Brent and Larissa Edmonds of Eudora welcomed a girl.
The newspaper states its policy is to correct significant errors brought to editors’ attention. Readers are asked to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report corrections.
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