Lawrence Datebook highlights a busy weekend of family events
Food Fun Storytime for ages 2 and up at Lawrence Public Library 707 West They hear a story and make healthy snacks. Douglas County Fair at the fairgrounds 2120 Harper has petting zoo pony rides carnival music and a tractor pull Building 10 hosts events from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The festival offers a Nutritious Food Fest 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and a Rural Route 4 performance 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. A film screening The Next Industrial Revolution 7 p.m. at Liberty Hall 644 Mass features permaculture activist Warren Brush. Another Datebook item covers Kansas Civil War historian Diane Eickhoff 11 a.m. at Watkins Community Museum 1047 Mass. Perry farmers market 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Bridge Pointe concert series 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Full schedules and submission details are listed online.
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Last Splash Bash at Lawrence Library Ends Summer
Thursday events include a 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. party at Lawrence Public Library with games and music. A farmers market runs 4 to 6 p.m. at Harvard Road location, plus another market on West Sixth Street. A history presentation by retired Kansas Supreme Court Justice Fred Six starts at 7 p.m. at Watkins Museum.
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Death notices for David E. Creaden of Lawrence
Services for David E. Creaden aged 79 of Lawrence are pending at Lawrence Funeral Chapel. Cremation is planned. He died Monday August 2 2010 at his home.
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Francis Lee Waukazoo Memorial in San Francisco
Francis Lee Waukazoo 59 formerly of Lawrence died July 14 2010 in Albuquerque New Mexico A family memorial ceremony will be held at 6 p m Friday at Friendship House San Francisco with services to follow परिवार.
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New Lawrence teachers begin orientation for 2010-11
More than 100 educators, including 39 new hires led by Kevin Prather and district leaders, attend a welcome breakfast at Free State High School. Superintendent Rick Doll urges excellence and assertiveness as new teachers prepare for the start of classes next week. Marissa Diener, 23, eagerly anticipates assignment details as she joins Lawrence schools.
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Journal-World Police Report Policy Summary
The Journal-World notes it prints only select police reports. Burglaries are listed only if losses reach 1,000 dollars or more and unusual cases may be reported. Victim names are withheld to protect privacy and arrests are named only after charges. Major assaults may be reported. holdups and robberies are included.
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Local births reported in Kansas area this Tuesday
Derek Burkett and Sara Duke of Topeka welcomed a girl on Tuesday. Hadley and JoAnna Moss of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Tuesday. Daniel and Heather Bahnmaier of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Tuesday. Tanisha Birch and Michael Walton of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Tuesday.
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Downtown project misidentifies attorney Bill Fleming
A Tuesday Journal-World item misidentified Bill Fleming as involved in a downtown construction project. Fleming is an attorney with Treanor Architects.
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McLouth Threshing Bee returns with rides and parades
The McLouth Threshing Bee marks its 1953 kickoff with three day events on the grounds south of Highway 16. Steam threshing at 10 am and 2 pm daily, saw mill, flea market and food vendors. An antique tractor ride benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Jefferson County Historical Society, starting at 9 am Friday. A parade travels McLouth to Winchester to Oskaloosa and back, with a 6:30 pm mini rod tractor pull andHazard County live music Friday evening. Contact Charlie Luse at (913) 774-2759 or visit meelouththreshingbee.com for details.
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Longtime city police chief to retire after decades of service
Olin, the city's chief of police since 1987, plans retirement as he turns 60 next month. City Manager Corliss noted Olin's leadership and upcoming career exploration, with a review audit due soon and internal candidates expected for the next chief. Capt. Tarik Khatib was elected to speak for the six captains as transitions begin.
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