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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 2023
Page
4
Lawrence City Commission officers list includes Lisa Larsen mayor Bart Littlejohn vice mayor and GR Gordon-Ross with provided phone numbers and the USD 497 link. A mailing address at 110 McDonald Drive Lawrence KS 66044 is also given for correspondence.
A note recalls a touch of winter and a green welcome for St Patrick's day while spring retreats. An observer warns muskrats nest high on stream banks signaling heavy rain and high water in the coming season.
Froma Harrop argues Florida Governor DeSantis chooses culture wars over state needs, criticizing his drag queen license crackdown in Miami and his inconsistent stance on Ukraine, while noting Trump contrasts. The piece mocks DeSantis for chasing woke controversies and laments Miami’s loss of fun.
Estac Chad Lawhorn is listed as Publisher and Editor while Kim Callahan serves as Managing Editor and Allison Tait as Advertising Manager in the Journal World masthead.
Carla Moore recounts her first volunteer discharge shift at the Lawrence Winter Emergency Shelter in the Community Building. She describes fear turning to gratitude as 65 guests slept on mats, notes the training, duties, and teamwork by city, nonprofits, and volunteers addressing homelessness and public health.
A reader thanks city officials for funding a winter homeless shelter and cautions that tents or pallet housing alone may not solve the problem. He questions timing for a new behavior and addiction facility, urges rules for shelter users, and asks who should bear the burden.
A public forum reveals residents urging personal action to address housing and questioning whether the city owes them shelter. Ray Finch voices concern as attendees discuss steps needed to secure housing.
The refurbished Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas offers an hour of exploration in its fourth floor galleries. Newly acquired paintings sculptures and ceramics from diverse cultures and eras fill spacious halls with well mounted exhibits and informative captions. Michael Michaud.
Donna Ketchum of Eudora argues Lawrence has long been a favorite town for residents and values diversity. She says inclusion means welcoming climate and respect for differences, urging that all views be printed in letters to the editor, noting conservative views are rarely printed.
A brief notice inviting readers to submit letters to the editor by email at letters@ljworld.com, noting a 250 word or fewer limit. The item emphasizes participation and provides the submission method for public commentary.
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