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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1996
Page
6
Lawrence Arts Center director Ann Evans rejects diverting Percent for Art money to expansion, saying the program supports artists and public artwork. She highlights potential benefits for the expanded facility and remains hopeful about future opportunities.
Readers are directed to call the Journal-World Access line at 865 5000 and enter category 7478 to hear a recording that prompts them to leave a question for Sound Off.
Law enforcement logs reveal a $2182 loss from the 800 block of Westgate Lawrence involving a compound and air compressor with additional items. A 1982 Mercury Lynx was stolen from the 1300 block of East 100 Road Berryton and later recovered. Fire calls include false alarms and a mulch pile fire. Ambulance responses cover medical emergencies, auto and public accidents, and standbys around KU and nearby towns. Public court notices list numerous marriage licenses issued and couples tied to Lawrence and surrounding areas.
A baby girl was born to Katy and Russell Ingel of Lawrence on Sunday. The newborn adds a daughter to the family, noting the couple's joy in the local birth notice.
Three Lawrence High School students competed in Fayetteville North Carolina at the National Speech and Debate Tournament. Adam Clark and John Magnuson placed 24th in a field of 202 teams. Matt Hochstetler finished among the top 20 finalists in Student Congress as more than 180 participants debated legislation. The Glacial Hills Resource Conservation and Development Council will sponsor the first Kansas State Trails Conference September 6 and 7 at Haskell Indian Nations University.
The conference aids recreational enthusiasts and trail developers in understanding trail development importance and related issues. Topics include trail compatibilities liabilities and user conflicts. Field trips will visit the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail at Garnett and recreational trails at Clinton Lake Perry Lake and the Levy Trail in Lawrence.
The 39th annual Steam Engine Show and Threshing Bee Reunion will be held Aug 24 in McLouth. Displays include steam engines gas tractors antique autos trucks and aircraft. Weekend events feature live music an antique tractor pull and a draft horse pull sponsored by the Heart of America Antique Steam Engine and Model Association Inc.
A dense listing covers public meetings and activities across Lawrence and Douglas County. Items include library bookmobile routes at multiple locations, health screenings for seniors with fees, sign language hours, city commission and humane society meetings, and a Lawrence City Band concert at South Park.
A small trash fire outside a livestock building at the Douglas County 4 H Fairgrounds led to a report of attempted arson. No arrests, little damage, and no injuries. Jeff Priest of Lawrence reported seeing flames, and a maintenance worker helped extinguish most of the blaze.
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