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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1996
Page
6
Crews from LRM Industries completed asphalt and lane markings on the OFF In OFF Street project just before a rainstorm, with barricades removed as the Douglas County Free Fair ended. Seeding and sidewalk work will wrap up soon. officials cite the aim to maintain free-flowing traffic during the fair.
Desoto school board approved the annual budget reducing the mill levy from 81.76 to 69.44 as assessed valuations rose 14.5 percent. Assistant Superintendent Sharon Zoellner cited valuation growth and stable local option funding as the drivers. The board also approved a 93 000 contract with Unicom Co to link the education center and seven schools and provide Internet access.
The $385000 initiative aims to improve drainage on several downtown streets and is expected to be completed by next month, according to the official.
A McLouth woman, Charlotte Harris shelter manager of the Lawrence Humane Society, was appointed to the Kansas Pet Animal Advisory Board for a three year term. Gov Bill Graves announced the appointment this week. The nine member panel advises the livestock commissioner on issues about state facilities where animals are maintained or sold.
Day's events begin at Douglas County Free Fair at 9 a.m. Health screening for people over 60 offered at Babcock Place 1700 Mass. A fee applies. U.S. Rep Jan Meyers addresses Lawrence Chamber luncheon at Alvamar Country Club at 11:45 a.m. Reservations and fee required. Housing Authority accepts public housing and Section 8 applications 10 a.m.–7 p.m. at 1600 Haskell Ave. Call 842-8110. Free movie at 9 p.m. South Park sponsored by Parks and Recreation. Noon Brown Bag Concert at Mercantile Bank Plaza 900 Mass featuring Debbie and the Mystics.
A 1991 Chevrolet 4x4 pickup valued at 15000 was stolen from the 900 block of Monterey between 9:50 p.m. Sunday and 6:35 a.m. Monday. William Galloway, 24, Lawrence, remained in fair condition at KU Medical Center after a gasoline accident July 8. Firefighters logged multiple false alarms and various medical emergencies, accidents, and standbys across Lawrence and nearby areas. Births include Patsy Caton and Richard Bowman’s son, and Melvin and Becky Yoder’s daughter.
City officials plan to keep the Lawrence Aquatic Center open through September 22, two weeks beyond Labor Day, according to Fred DeVictor. Staffing and other concerns will limit availability despite hopes for warm September weekends.
Megan Neher is listed as Advertising Manager with phone 832-7194. Tom Fisher is noted for Circulation with phone 832-7104. Jan Biles provides a line with 832-7146.
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