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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 2013
Page
1
Renowned local glassmaker Vernon Brejda demonstrates ancient glassblowing in his Lawrence workshop. He handles a 2 to 3 inch bottle claimed from the Roman Empire and explains early methods, noting a Roman innovator first blew a hollow pipe to create a glass bubble.
Brejcha, a retired art professor from Kansas University, is a master glassblower with works displayed in corporate lobbies and museums. He contrasts modern glass art with the first Roman approach, noting the process itself carries a magical quality and remains deeply resonant for glassblowers today.
Vernon Brejcha quit teaching in 1969 to study under Harvey Littleton at the University of Wisconsin. He later became an associate professor at KU for over 25 years. Brejcha joined the first wave of artists in the American studio glass movement, and more than 50 museums worldwide, including the Smithsonian and the Wedgwood Museum, have collected his work.
The forecast calls for colder conditions with light to moderate snow. High near 24 degrees, low dropping to 3, with gusty winds making it feel colder. Page 12B summary notes frigid temperatures persist through the day.
A weather front pummels highways causing multiple accidents and heavy holiday traffic snarls. Emergency crews report slick roads, and motorists face delays across major corridors with travel advisories in effect for the region.
Lawrence school district requires eighth grade students to take Career and Life Planning. They complete an IPS to map future studies and careers with guidance counselor input. A career assessment guides course selections in high school and beyond as part of the district plan.
A group of 70 former Republican lawmakers calling itself Traditional Republicans for Common Sense vows to oppose Gov. Sam Brownback’s policy direction. They allege Kansans disapprove of the governor’s agenda and aim to hold him accountable, citing notable figures like former Senate President Steve Morris.
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