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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2014
Page
5
A continuing survey shows 55 percent name creating employment opportunities as a top future issue, with downtown stability 39 percent and affordable housing 34 percent. Strong agreement favors more employment, better growth management and parks, while concerns include conference space and downtown housing.
A dense datebook lists the Douglas County Fair grounds events from 7:30 a.m. to late evening including pie bake entries, bucket calf and beef shows, petting zoo, pony rides, a bale throwing contest, carnival by Moore's Greater Shows, demolition derby, and live music by the Mike Shurtz Trio. Nearby Lawrence and Eudora markets and a Bingo night at Eagles Lodge are also noted with times and locations.
A dense listing of Saturday events across Lawrence including pie baking, a Round Robin Showmanship Classic, a turtle race, pedal tractor pull, petting zoo, barnyard Olympics, and a large 4-H livestock auction. Also notes fair entries, awards, and carnival hours, plus multiple cultural and market activities and several birth announcements.
Ballard Community Services and the Salvation Army of Douglas County urge donations for the upcoming school year to equip every child in need with supplies and new shoes. Supplies valued at 5600 dollars and shoes at 3400 dollars are needed.
Residents name the South Lawrence Trafficway and highway through wetlands as the top concern for the community and ecosystem. Others cite growth barriers for restaurants and limited town expansion as notable problems on Massachusetts Street.
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