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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 2011
Page
5
Gov. Sam Brownback's first four year term ends in January 2015 with eligibility for a second term. Readers may call 832-7297 or email soundoff@ljworld.com with questions.
Kansas emergency officials rank earthquakes low among 22 potential threats, with tornadoes and floods at the top. They cite preparedness from past disasters and ongoing work with Missouri's New Madrid fault to plan for seismic activity and ensure readiness across the state.
In the first half of 2011 Rep. Mike Pompeo spent more on staff salaries than other Kansas House members. His six month total reached 51000 more than Lynn Jenkins as the next highest. Kevin Yoder had the smallest payroll at 310000 while Tim Huelskamp reported 364000. Pompeo’s spokeswoman noted votes to cut office expenditures and praised the staff workload and output.
Kansas and Missouri extension officials warn ranchers that some drought stressed plants used as feed or remaining in fields may have dangerous nitrate levels. High nitrates can cause miscarriage in pregnant cows and death in adults as blood cannot carry oxygen properly. Nitrates occur naturally but accumulate when dry conditions slow conversion to amino acids and proteins.
Douglas County District Court reports several marriage licenses issued to Lawrence and nearby area residents including Jason Vance Wallace and Angela Beth Ross. Adam Rankin and Elizabeth Newton. William Ryan and Rachael Fallin. Henry Wendel and Beth Wegner. Jeremy Wilson and Jessica Pippert. Benjamin Kacner and Anne Walburg. David Harter and Alyssa Shaffer. Jonathan Turner and Sarah Milligan. Jeremy Schuyler and Jennifer Schneider. Vicente Mendoza Mezquite and Ramona Luevano. Clarence Hansen and Carrie Fiske. Di Wang and Amanda Wright. Troy Pomeroy and Lauren Lindsey. David Gunn and Danielle Basci. George Diepenbrock and Lindsey Slater. John Bodle and Maureen Carroll. Jacob Brown and Kasi Voorhis. Justin Stein and Ashley Hutchison. Cody Housworth and Tabatha Trott. Divorces granted include Eric Ingram and Lauren Clauson. Christopher Huslig and Bobbie Huslig. Bradley Butell and Angela Butell.
Kristin Hines and Kevin Dobson of Lawrence welcomed a baby boy on Sunday. The birth increases the family with a new son reported locally.
The Journal- World notes gas prices as low as 3.19 at several stations. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 if they encounter a lower price.
The Journal-World outlines its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors. Readers are invited to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report corrections.
Douglas County Visiting Nurses seeks hospice volunteers to visit nursing homes with Barney the Dog two to four times monthly. Immediate openings at Independence Inc. need a ghost writer for a mental health book. Ballard Community Services seeks intake volunteers for Holiday Bureau tasks. The Lawrence Art Guild 1109 Gallery needs helpers during holidays and at the Dec 3 Holiday Art Fair. The Salvation Army requests volunteers for its Angel Tree program. For more opportunities, contact United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center or volunteer douglascounty.org.
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