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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 2014
Page
4
Residents at Dillons on Massachusetts Street discuss the new Rock Chalk Park. Leslie Soden, a Lawrence business owner, says it’s too far for regular use but could host special events. The note invites readers to share their answers online.
A federal judge in Kansas City allowed Leawood based Butterfly Labs Inc to reopen for limited operations after its assets were frozen and a receiver appointed when the FTC sued alleging the bitcoin company defrauded up to 20,000 customers of 20 to 50 million dollars. Butterfly officials deny the allegations and seek resolution.
Wichita State University will create the Sam Bloomfield Chair in Innovation Engineering through a 25 million donation. University President John Bardo announced the new leadership post, expected to attract an engineering mind of the highest caliber. Sam Bloomfield was an aeronautical engineer and former Swallow Airplane Company president from 1934 to 1956.
CCS births include a girl in Baldwin City on Thursday and a girl in Lawrence on Friday to John and Tia Kvale, with Cora Wyrick in Lawrence delivering a boy on Friday.
Former state Sen. Dick Kelsey said on Thursday he spoke with the FBI regarding the investigation into David Kensinger, once Gov. Sam Brownback’s chief of staff. The Journal-World notes a headline error and invites readers to report corrections by phone or email.
The center attracts many visitors with a large footprint and inspires guests to say wow. It expands offerings with a youth volleyball league and extra basketball, indoor soccer classes, plus more programs to roll out in winter and spring. Demonstration classes run from Monday to Oct 12 with free participation.
A scam warning quotes officials on formal processes for tax issues and cites an instance where a woman disclosed only limited information. She avoided sharing bank details or sending money, but revealed her cell number which scammers called twice. She feared police action over a past tax error.
The City of Lawrence posts agenda highlights for Tuesday's 6:35 p.m. meeting at City Hall located at Sixth and Massachusetts. Documents are available online at lawrenceks.org. The notice promotes public access to the discussion and related items on the WOW channel.
City commissioners weigh approving a unique sidewalk seating area for Yantra Services at 340 Massachusetts St to give employees a place to rest when weather allows. The current rule limits sidewalk seating to bars and restaurants, and planners urge a decision on widening the use to non food related offices.
City officials issue proclamations naming October 2014 as Community Planning Month and October as White Cane Safety Day. Meeting actions include consent minutes, budget approvals, bid openings, license and appointment approvals, and multiple zoning, special use permits, and ordinances for Lawrence. The agenda covers street, waterline, tree program bids, and urban development projects.
Five telltale red flags warn of a scam call posing as the IRS. Do not reveal payments or bank data. Report scams to the IRS and FTC, and verify through official channels using 800 numbers. Neighbors Thomas and Liska note elderly residents are especially at risk.
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