Mayor Sue Hack congratulates Derek Huff and media teacher Jeff Kuhr of Lawrence High School.
High School Students Earn Mayor’s Excellence In Education Awards
Two area high school seniors became the first students to receive the Mayor’s Excellence in Education Awards in the program’s six-year history.
Derek Huff of Lawrence High School received this year’s award for Excellence in Technology Accomplishment. Justine Ahle of Free State High School was recognized for Excellence in Leadership. Both students received their awards from Mayor Sue Hack in surprise ceremonies.
Free State Senior Justine Ahle is joined by her parents Katherine Cook and Neil Ahle.
The Mayor’s Excellence in Education Awards were expanded in 2008 to recognize educational excellence by high school seniors in two categories: Student Leadership, and in Student Technology Accomplishment.
For six years the Mayor’s Excellence Award has been given in recognition of educators who have made outstanding contributions to the Lawrence community.
This year, laptop computers were donated by Microtech Technologies.
Always Call Before You Dig!
Lawrence Joins Kansas One Call
Putting in a new deck? Planting a tree? Installing a fence? Locating buried utility lines just became easier. With Kansas One-Call, With just one convenient call, Lawrence residents now can have their utility lines marked.
Encountering utility lines when digging can cause severe and even life-threatening physical injury to those doing the digging. It can also disrupt service to an entire neighborhood and result in fines and repair costs.
Kansas One-Call can help you locate below ground utility lines including city-owned water, sewer, stormwater, traffic signal and fiber optic lines.
Before beginning any home improvement project that may require digging, call.
Lawrence: A Walkable City
Ranked No. 38 out of 500 U.S. cities surveyed, Lawrence has been designated the best walking city in Kansas by the American Podiatric Medical Association and Prevention Magazine.
"Lawrence residents know that sidewalks are an effective way to get from home to work, school or play and an excellent alternative to jumping in the car," said Mayor Mike Dever. "An investment in sidewalks is also an investment in alternative modes of transportation, and one that can lead to a healthy community"
Cities were evaluated on 14 criteria including the number of parks per square mile, the percentage of adults who walk to work, and the use of public transit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to remodel my home?
A permit is required for most home remodeling projects. Homeowners may perform the work if they also reside on the property. All contractors and subcontractors must be licensed by the city. Call 832-7700 for more info.
The city planted a tree in my yard – Do I care for it?
Yes, as a property owner, you are responsible for tree maintenance. During the first two years, avoid pruning. Water thoroughly twice a week and do not dig within the tree’s drip line. If you have tree care questions, contact the city: New neighborhoods call 832-7970. Established neighborhoods call 832-7979.
How can I fight graffiti?
Report graffiti on public and private property to the Lawrence Police Department at 832-7509.