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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 2008
Page
2
The city did not pick up yard waste for composting this week due to Memorial Day. Residents with yard waste to compost should hold it until next Monday when collection resumes. the Tuesday pickup goes to regular trash.
A public call line provides a number and prompts callers to leave questions. The message instructs dialing 832-7297 to hear a recording and then submit a question via the recording. No additional context or events are given.
KU students and staff share birthday memories and forgetful moments in a slice of campus life. Rachel McCall, Ian Handshy, Takao Mizushima and others recall family celebrations and missed class deadlines, reflecting on personal quirks and humor.
Four Lawrence high school graduates earned National Merit Scholarships. Mitchell Haverty Josh Frederick Maxwell Gregoire and Erika O Shea received state funded awards from KU and UNL. The recipients will use the money for college study in linguistics architecture physics and engineering and business.
LEA negotiators claim about 3.5 million dollars of new state money for next year while district administrators say only 1.8 million can go to salaries. Harwood says the LEA proposal could cost 6 million with retirement plan changes and 4.6 million without. Negotiations, resuming June 10, focus on salary levels, contract days for development, and why teachers have left the district.
Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew notes changes could save money but alarm grows among leaders over reduced public exposure to candidates. In Lawrence forums help voters question contenders during primaries and general elections. proposed rules may nix primaries in four of six cycles, raising turnout concerns and potential underrepresentation.
Don Deshler announced a new curriculum to strengthen Power Hour activities for about 4.8 million children at 4,300 Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. Five pilot sites will test the approach this fall with volunteers. Janet Murphy of Lawrence clubs praised the plan to boost homework help and academic outcomes, complementing a prior Wal-Mart grant of 1.2 million dollars.
Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser unveils a 1.2 billion regional rail transit plan featuring light rail modern streetcars in downtown and a suburban commuter line. The proposal targets Missouri suburbs, seeks a half cent sales tax in Jackson Clay and Platte counties, and faces mixed enthusiasm from Kansas side officials. If failed, city voters may be asked to approve a city only light rail starter route in November.
Lawrence school district administrators interview candidates for Central Junior High School principal today with a final pool to meet next week. David Cunningham says qualified applicants from inside and outside the district have applied. Superintendent Randy Weseman will consult with advisory committees before a possible offer.
Paula Gilchrist a Democrat filed for a second term as Douglas County treasurer on Wednesday noting advances in technology efficiency and customer service. She highlights idle funds investment and a Baldwin City office with minimal budget impact while acknowledging slow procedural changes across state and county departments.
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