Community notebook: Traffic signal cameras getting the boot, Patty’s Parade, K2, and more

The Community Notebook is where I’m going to put a few of the brief things I’m led to or emailed from time to time (mostly links, stories and events). We’ll get to it quick, bullet-point style.

* The Missouri Supreme Court threw out a $100 ticket and SGF will end use of traffic signal photography and outstanding tickets will be thrown out, but I’ll let Amos Bridges tell the story.

* The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is March 13 – you can still register your float. The parade has always been centered around inclusion, so join the fun.

* Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Norm Ridder doesn’t make the cut for same job in Lincoln, Neb. SGF avoids the school system carousel.

* SGF getting regional pub as the K2 Hub: K2 Mirrors Marijuana, on the rise in St. Louis

* The Well Fed Neighbor Alliance has created an online network dedicated to strengthening our local food sources. The site has been up for a while, but better late than never, right? Maybe not for too much longer. That’s why WFNA is fighting a vital cause, check them out.

* City of Springfield Public Works Director Marc Thornsberry has announced his intention to retire effective April 14, 2010, after 18 years of service to the City. Thornsberry has accepted a position with the Federal Highway Administration in Jefferson City. He will work as the division’s traffic safety engineer beginning April 26, 2010.

Have you seen anything around town worth talking about? Let us know or email me (Brett@TAGsgf.com).