Sound Off: When is the city going to stop watering its parks and Eagle Bend Golf Course?

No doubt! DCB is the worst offender! Who they heck are they paying to maintain their sprinkler systems? Every time I drive by there I get sprayed by sprinklers that are watering the street & parking lot!

August 8, 2012 at 9:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Bishop Seabury receives FEMA grant to build safe room

Really? In private buildings? Please provide examples if you're so certain.

And if you had read the entire article you wouldn't be making such a bold prediction:
"The safe room would be for the students and staff at the school in the event of a tornado. The school had looked into opening the safe room up to the surrounding neighborhood during a tornado warning, but FEMA had concerns about the amount of time people who are off campus would need to get there, Schawang said."

May 16, 2012 at 3:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Bishop Seabury receives FEMA grant to build safe room

Really? In private buildings? Please provide examples if you're so certain.

And if you had read the entire article you wouldn't be making such a bold prediction:
"The safe room would be for the students and staff at the school in the event of a tornado. The school had looked into opening the safe room up to the surrounding neighborhood during a tornado warning, but FEMA had concerns about the amount of time people who are off campus would need to get there, Schawang said."

May 16, 2012 at 3:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Bishop Seabury receives FEMA grant to build safe room

Wow! The irony astounds me! I wonder how many parents of students at BSA are Republicans who are screaming mad about federal tax dollars being wasted on pet projects but when it's FEMA money for a safe room for their kids at their PRIVATE school they think it is okay! Why in the world is $400K in federal money being spent on a safe room at a private school in Lawrence, KS? I'm sure Brownslack will ask them to return the money when he finds out.

May 16, 2012 at 3:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence man, 53, injured in fight outside Jazzhaus, flown to KC hospital

That is a ridiculous statement! The Jazzhaus just celebrated its 30th anniversary and they will continue celebrating many more years!

April 24, 2012 at 2:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Sound Off: I’m confused about how the city elects its mayor. How does the process work?

Thank you for your accurate summary! I don't know why these people are making such a fuss. I actually think it is better that the authority & decision-making is distributed across the entire city commission instead of granting the mayor of Lawrence additional authority. The popular vote still elects the city commissioners so the current process is still influenced by the will of the (voting) people.

April 16, 2012 at 9:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU student arrested on DUI, reckless driving charges after car crashes into residence

I believe it is relevant considering we live in a city which is literally & figuratively centered around the University. Besides, when a 21 yr old drives while intoxicated and crashes their car into a house on Tennessee St there's a pretty good chance a KU student was involved.

April 12, 2012 at 2:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City seeks ideas for skate park

Lawrence Parks & Rec is seeking public input as to what should be included when they rebuild Deerfield Park. They held a meeting last night at Deerfield Elementary to get ideas from the community.

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/mar...

April 4, 2012 at 4:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City seeks ideas for skate park

By the way, Centennial Park is a city park which includes a playground & swing set, a disc golf course, a skate park, walking trails, and a gazebo with picnic tables. When is the last time you even set foot in Centennial Park?

April 4, 2012 at 4:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

City seeks ideas for skate park

Reality? Oh, I know it well. When I was a small kid I started skateboarding on a cheap plastic skateboard and when I was a skate punk in high school I saved up my OWN money to buy my decks, wheels, rails, pads, etc, and I still have the last skateboard I put together 25 years later! You don't need $40 shirts, $150 skater shoes, etc. to skate! Clearly you are out of your element in this discussion. And many others. If you had clearly read the article you would know that the city has budgeted $125,000 to design AND build the skatepark. And as a series of concrete bowls and ramps the upkeep will be minimal. Perhaps you are the one who needs to get a grip on reality?!?

April 4, 2012 at 4:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )