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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 2008
Page
3
Reader asks about a tall flag pole behind Taco Bell at Sixth Street and a small brick base building. Sandra Day of the city's planning department says the brick structure houses electrical gear for a ground mounted tower inside the flagpole. Call 832-7297 to leave questions.
Readers share varying views on union membership. Zain Akber from Lawrence supports unions for protection and benefits. Eugene Delaini of Connecticut doubts their value due to past abuses. Ametica Tate cites job security and respect. Chuck Schimmel argues lawyers do not need unions.
Law enforcement officers from across Kansas gathered in Lawrence for a 16 hour crash course on train collisions. BNSF officials demonstrated investigation procedures and paperwork while officials noted a crash occurs about every two hours in the U S. The training included a mock crash at Eighth and New York streets and field lessons on signaling systems and safety while on a rail line. Three Lawrence police and two Douglas County sheriff's officers took part as trainers stressed readiness for future investigations.
Warm Hearts of Douglas County aims to expand aid beyond winter as Interfaith Initiative seeks annual donations to sustain utilities relief. Black Hills Energy plans help during winter and extends Aquila practices to match donor support, while Warm Hearts seeks over 80 thousand dollars after helping 486 county households early this year.
Regents approve amending KU capital plans to fund a second phase of Jayhawker Towers renovation at 5.2 million with revenue bonds. Final plans detail 4.2 million improvements at Applegate Energy Center replacing generators and chillers as part of deferred maintenance. A 700 thousand renovation of Surgery offices at KUMC will use private funds from KU Endowment. Oliver Hall receives 621 thousand to replace air conditioning and upgrade electrical service funded by KU housing.
Education notes show Officer Mary Rodriguez retiring last week as the school board debates allowing a new leader to bring deputies. The panel aims to post a job in November with a goal to have candidate lists by year end and vet Weseman’s replacement by spring. Grant says the board can meet the timeline if duties are shared and screening starts promptly.
Two burglary suspects fled during a chase that topped 100 mph as Jefferson County sheriff and Kansas trooper pursued a green Ford Taurus from Meriden to east Topeka. One suspect reportedly forced a homeowner’s relative to the back of the house before fleeing. suspects remain at large. Call Shawnee County Sheriff with tips.
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