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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1997
Page
6
Eudora city leaders pleaded for voluntary water conservation after an unusually high demand driven by dry weather. Water plant foreman Jon Showalter noted residents watering lawns and other uses push daily treated water to about 800000 gallons, forcing nonstop plant operation though wells supply remains adequate.
Lawrence resident Sandy Brown, 41, set the 100 meter joggling world record in the masters division at the 50th International Jugglers Association convention in Pittsburgh. She crossed the line in 17.7 seconds while juggling three balls, topping the masters field and reaffirming her long career in juggling and performance.
The Douglas County Free Fair 4 H concession stand revamp aims for a profit turn after a steep drop in revenue. Treasurer Nancy Hempen overseeing changes, with profits contingent on patronage as crowds for hamburgers hot dogs and sodas rise.
Douglas County Free Fair faced funding shortfall after revenue dropped from about $10,000 to $2,000 in 1996. The 4-H Council, relying on the stand for its primary income, restructured management with Hempen's help, replacing paid professional management with volunteers to save an estimated $1,000 to $1,500.
In Topeka the Kansas Territorial Agricultural Society hosted a two day meeting in the Old Supreme Court Chamber. Attendees including Van Skiver urged citizens to alter government, denouncing judges who do not uphold the Constitution and presenting a so called Temple of Truth to try U.S. District Judge Thomas Marten for alleged treason. The gathering aimed to explain that God governs both church and state and to press their claims in a Christian jurisdiction.
Lawrence teachers distribute 3000 yards of blue ribbon donated by Hallmark Cards to raise safety awareness as students return to school. Ribbons will appear on downtown trees and vehicles over the next 10 days, marking the start of the school year on August 21 and prompting drivers to watch for children and buses.
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