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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 2002
Page
5
Federal audit finds several student loan miscalculations at Lawrence Career College from a sample of 36 files. Most problems deemed minor. officials say total potential refunds unlikely. Investigators criticize poor student loan progress notice, especially for low income women with children.
The Lawrence City Commission will hold three days of hearings this week to review 2003 budget requests from city departments. Today at 2 pm the library administrative services planning police and legal services are heard. Tomorrow at 12 30 pm information systems utilities human relations public works and finance. Wednesday the panel meets with neighborhood resources public transit parks and recreation and fire at City Hall Sixth and Massachusetts.
Interviews begin as fire investigators examine the blaze that destroyed a three story apartment under construction at Chase Court Apartments 1942 Stewart Ave. The Saturday fire caused about 600000 in damage to all three buildings, with two firefighters treated for minor injuries. Owners are Doug Compton and First Management Inc. Lawrence.
Former Douglas County district attorney Jim Flory has been named first assistant U S attorney for Kansas. Appointed by U S Attorney Eric Melgren, Flory becomes the second in command, handling admin duties after serving as interim U S attorney for about a year. He previously led Douglas County as D A from 1984 until resigning in 1991.
The Journal-World reports a price as low as 1.26 at Citgo on Ninth and Iowa streets and 920 N. Second St. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 with business name, address, and price or join the Pump Patrol board at ljworld.com/section/gasoline for updates.
Law officers and firefighters say dark rural addresses slow response. The Lawrence Lions Club sells 6 by 18 inch blue reflective markers for 15 dollars to speed up dispatch, endorsed by Douglas County Sheriff's Office and local fire departments. About 100 sold since sales began in March. Locations include Wakarusa Township Fire Dept and First Church of the Nazarene. contact 887-6008 for details.
Lawrence considers an excise tax within transportation development districts to finance road work in commercial areas. City officials say the tool could shift costs from city taxpayers to customers of local businesses, with limited use in residential zones or brand new developments.
In Frankfort Kansas mayor Sharon Owen presses federal officials to finish clean up a decades old carbon tetrachloride contamination of the town's main well. Water manager David Staley remains skeptical, noting delays and the need for concrete action. The 1980s discovery traced to former USDA grain storage sites north of town, with no current health risk but ongoing groundwater concerns.
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