Chamber survey tests membership on key area issues
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce surveyed 427 members about local issues after the South Lawrence Trafficway abandonment. Results show 75.4 percent back extending 31st Street and 73.3 percent favor widening 31st Street, with 41.2 percent opposing closing 31st Street between Louisiana and Haskell. The trafficway is described as dead by county officials. Other findings include 64.6 percent backing a Clinton Lake resort and 52.5 percent rating connecting the turnpike and K-10 east of Lawrence as a high priority.
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Legislators to gather for chamber breakfast in Lawrence
Lawrence officials prepare for Thursday morning priority breakfast at the Eldridge Motel. Local leaders will raise money, education, and authority questions with state legislators including Sen. Sandy Praeger and reps Barbara Ballard Troy Findley and Ralph Tanner.
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Blood drive appeal as donations fall short in region
Kansas Blood Services issues an emergency appeal amid a drop in donations due to holidays flu and Y2K fears. The center aims to collect 2,500 units weekly but faces a shortfall of 600 pints this week, warning surgeries could be postponed without new donors. Those 17 or older, 110 pounds or more, in good health, can donate at Neighborhood Donor Centers including Lawrence 535 Gateway Drive for a free lunch. KU and KSU battle week boosts donors and offers a T shirt.
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Coalition forum on U S 59 eyes common ground
Franklin Douglas Counties Coalition of Concerned Citizens plans a public forum with city county and state officials to debate the future of U S 59 between Lawrence and Ottawa. The group opposes the two proposed freeway alignments and seeks minimal new construction and local impact. Authorities and legislators are invited to participate at Heritage Tractor in Baldwin.
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City to share asbestos cleanup cost for four Lawrence homes
The city agreed to share the unexpected asbestos debris removal cost totaling 43 600 for four houses slated for the new Lawrence Arts Center. Berkeley Plaza initially paid the cleanup, to be reimbursed by the city and Arts Center Inc., as part of the Downtown 2000 redevelopment plan. Work began Tuesday and will take about a week.
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