Online chat to discuss school bond issues

If you have questions about the upcoming school bond issues on April 5, you can ask them in an online chat this afternoon on the Journal-World’s Web site.

The chat, which will begin at 1:30 p.m. on ljworld.com, will feature supporters Cindy Yulich and Erv Hodges, who are co-chairs of Vote Yes for Lawrence Kids.

Ask a question early

You can submit questions early, participate in the chat live and read the transcript.

The first bond issue is for $54.1 million to construct additions to and renovate, furnish and equip existing junior high and high schools; demolish the existing South Junior High School building, construct, furnish and equip a new South Junior High School on land adjacent to Broken Arrow School and construct additions to and renovate, furnish and equip Broken Arrow School.

The second bond issue is for $8.9 million for new computers and communication technology throughout the school district.

Lawmaker visits with Kiwanis Club

Congressman Dennis Moore, whose district includes east Lawrence, on Thursday spoke to Kiwanis Club members during their meeting at the Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace.

During the speech and a question-and-answer session that followed, Moore touched on several issues including Social Security reform, the federal budget and the importance of drafting a living will.

Moore told audience members about a bill he introduced that would prohibit Social Security funds from being spent on new spending or new tax cuts.

Under the bill, Social Security money could only be used for Social Security. Moore also discussed the importance of balancing the federal budget and, in light of the nationally recognized case involving Terri Schiavo, encouraged Kiwanis Club members to draft a living will.