Concrete finishes brighten patios and interiors nationwide
Lawrence finisher Brett Smith notes decorative concrete can mimic tile brick slate or logos with stamping coloring and engraving. Jayhawk Concrete Finishing president Stan Tiemeyer says 90 percent of requests are for new looks, with interiors and outdoor patios offering maintenance and cost benefits over stone or brick.
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Brett Smith
Lawrence
California
Desert Southwest
Stan Tiemeyer
Jayhawk Concrete
Tiemeyer
Gene
Nancy Dorsey
Moab
Utah
Nancy
Mole Control in the Garden A Guide to Tactics
This piece outlines how moles damage lawns by tunneling and feeding on insects, notes their two tunnel systems, and explains their impact on plants. It also covers the potential positive effect of mole activity in loosening heavy clay soil and offers methods to stop them.
Mole control by trapping urged by Kansas State expert
Bruce Chladny cites trapping as the effective mole control method noting poisons are ineffective and casting beans only temporary. He describes locating the active tunnel, moving the trap daily, and reports a new grub based system tested by wildlife specialist Charlie Lee with Kansas State University. Bruce Chladny urges yard owners to join the study via his Douglas County extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Lee
Kansas State University
Fresh faces give lift to opera programs at KU and KC Lyric
The Kansas University opera program aims to draw younger audiences with reduced price student tickets and outreach to schools. About 60 vocal performance majors and five opera masters students fuel renewed interest as teachers say opera remains vibrant with modernized sets and drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
KC Lyric Opera
John Stephens
Stephens
Lara
Beau Jest charms at Lawrence Community Theatre
Lawrence Journal World review notes Beau Jest at Lawrence Community Theatre is a lively 100 minute drawing room comedy led by a likable cast. Sarah Goldman hires an actor to pose as her Jewish boyfriend, causing comedic and romantic complications with strong performances by Abe and Miriam Goldman and restrained study from the therapist brother.
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Lawrence Community Theatre
Sarah Goldman
Sarah May Shaffer
Chicago
James Horton
Eve
Bob
Neil Simon
South Park
Charles Decedue
Peggy Sampson
Abe
Miriam Goldman
Brent McCall
Sarah
Charles Whitman
Collectible tin candy boxes and vintage furniture tales
A nostalgia laden overview traces tin candy and biscuit boxes prized by collectors from Huntley & Palmers figural tins to Whitman’s Sampler designs. It recalls English Newlywed family themed boxes, 1904 comic strip inspiration, and a 5 inch box auctioned for $518. The article also notes mid century furniture like White Furniture Co extension tables, their history, and current price highlights from antiques shows and auctions.
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Huntley & Palmers
Snookums
George
Cowles Syndicate Inc
Hake’s Americana & An
Baroque by Candlelight Concerts Backed by Donations
Lawrence Chamber Orchestra fund drives enable two Baroque by Candlelight performances set for February 10 at Grace Episcopal Cathedral Topeka and February 11 at Trinity Episcopal Church Lawrence. William Dann matches up to 5000 in December. Tickets via Lawrence Arts Center. Also a 7 p.m. talk by Ken Cohen at Lawrence Public Library on indigenous medicine. Free program with Raven Bookstore selling Cohen's book.
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Lawrence Chamber Orchestra
William Dann
Lawrence
Grace Episcopal Cathedral
Topeka
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lawrence Arts Center
Ken “Bear Hawk" Cohen
Lawrence Public Library
Cohen
Raven
Maharishi Health Spa Programs and TM Offerings
A promotional note outlines programs for enlightenment health and peace including Vedic Vibration Technology5M disorders herbal supplements and Vedic architecture for health and fortune. It promotes Transcendental Meditation for all ages and claims hundreds of scientific studies support these offerings.
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Raja Wynne
Raja
Maharishi Vedic
America
Peace Palace
Wumak Law Service
Maharishi Vedic Education Development Corporation
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Jennifer Oldridge
Kansas University
Journal-World Concrete
Bruce Chladny Cchladny
Aznet
Ksu
Bruce Chladny
K-State Research and Extension
Douglas County
Terry Rombeck
Scott McClurg
Journal-World Photo
Stan Felix
Sir John Falstaff
Falstaff
By Joel Mathis
Jmathis
Ljworld.com
Joel Mathis
By Ralph and
Terry Kovel
White Furniture Co
Mebane, N.C
David
William White
Mebane
N.C
Tip
United States
U.S. Army
Planters
Peanut
Lambeth
Maharisht
E Bai
Maharishi Enlightenment Center
Metcalf Ave
Overland Park
MaharishiPeacepalace.org
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