City notes retirement apartments near Sixth Street site
Sound Off reports area around Sixth Street and Folks Road has been approved for an independent retirees apartment project, not a Lowe's, according to city records and Journal-World prior reports. Megan Gilliland confirms parking a party bus on residential property is prohibited by the environmental code and development rules restrict vehicles over 1 ton in residential zones.
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Confused Customer Quotes About Favorite Plush Toys
Massachusetts Street Chelsea Boison and Becky Clark recount playful toy mentions. Lawrence cites Andy the bear kept on bed while Becky recalls a bunny collection with Leo the Lop. Gregory Moore recalls a Pluto plush from Disneyland.
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Wichita schools ban Silly Bandz trend
Jennifer Sinclaire, principal at Truesdell Middle School, outlawed Silly Bandz after multiple trades disputes and a spitball incident. Other Wichita area schools report varied responses, with some districts letting principals decide policies and teachers confiscating bands when distraction occurs.
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Lawrence business leaders honor 3 of 88 nominees in community award
The Lawrence business community selected three awardees from eighty eight nominees and added a fourth spot after a stalemate. Flannery of Weaver's Inc. credited his father and former Art Weaver for guidance while praising staff. Simons Sr., longtime Lawrence Journal World figure, was honored for his publishing and editing legacy. Inductees emphasized Lawrence residents and the city’s support for local enterprises, including Dobski and McDonald’s operations.
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GOP candidates vow repeal of health care reform effort
Kansas Republicans Brownback Colyer and Schmidt pledge to work with the Legislature to advance health care reform with small business plans health savings accounts and fraud waste reduction in Medicaid. An independent study projected 200000 Kansans would gain insurance under the law with Medicaid expansion and subsidized exchanges leading to higher overall health spending. The study, funded by United Methodist Health Ministries, notes Medicaid and CHIP would become the largest coverage source, while federal spending rises. Colyer and Brownback counter that recent studies suggest Medicaid costs could rise 160 to 260 million, threatening other state priorities.
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No Mondays poll on band participation survey results
A brief poll shows 56 percent answered yes about marching band participation and 43 percent answered no. The item records the two choice totals without additional context or names.
Housing Authority closes waiting list for most units
The Housing Authority announces the waiting lists for most public housing units will close. Only three and four bedroom units remain open for qualified applicants while specific properties like Babcock Place and Clinton Place stay active. Funding shortages and flat federal allocations drive long waits, reflecting a harsh reality.
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New Director Search Underway for Housing Authority
Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority seeks a new director to replace Barbara Huppee who retires January 1 after leading since 1986. Applications are due in October. a search firm screens candidates and a selection is expected by early January amid local economic strain. City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362.
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