Lawrence public schools chief to chat with readers at 1 p.m.
Lawrence Superintendent Rick Doll will answer questions from LJWorld.com readers at 1 p.m. Thursday about district issues and potential budget cuts of at least four million dollars due to the state's fiscal crisis. The chat invites questions submitted online at LJWorld.com/chats.
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Makeover to rejuvenate Spooner Hall
Kansas University’s Spooner Hall, built in 1894 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974, will receive a 1.1 million exterior renovation beginning in March and ending by fall. The project, approved by state and community historic preservation groups, will patch and replace damaged stone, clean and waterproof the exterior, and repair steel panels on upper walls to prevent further deterioration.
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Tour of Lawrence to Feature Kids Race and New Mass Street Mile
July 24 event expands beyond pro am cycling to include a Kids Race for children on bikes and other self-propelled toys. Last year drew 317 pros in Street Sprints and Downtown Criterium. crowd estimate topped 4,000 spectators. New Mass Street Mile run added, organized by Garry Gribbles Running Sports.
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Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Tour of Lawrence Seeks Volunteers for Race Help
Organizers call for volunteers to assist with registrations course setup and marshals. Contact Bob Lanner at 856-5302 or email sports visit lawrence.com for details. More info will be posted at TourofLawrence.com.
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City Commission Debates Clinton Parkway Apartment Plan
Lawrence residents clash over a proposal to add 160 new one bedroom apartments at Inverness Drive and Clinton Parkway. Developers pledge a low rise, single family compatible design with limits on unrelated occupants, while neighbors push for a more mixed use approach and city commissioners weigh rezoning and site plan readiness.
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City reporter Chad Lawhorn Town Talk note
City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362. Visit his Town Talk blog at LJWorld.com/weblogs/town talk/
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