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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2014
Page
4
A street survey by Elliot Hughes at Checkers Foods on Louisiana Street asks residents how they define patriotism. Answers highlight loyalty to country and pride in freedoms, reflecting local views in this 1A item.
City and county offices closed today. Cemetery tour for U S military veterans at Oak Hill Cemetery from 10 to noon. Mike Shurtz Trio at Signs of Life from 10:15 to 11:15. Perry Farmers Market 4 to 6:30 pm at U S 24 and Ferguson in FastTrax lot. Party in the Park at Watson Park 4:30 pm to midnight. Film A Hard Day's Night at Liberty Hall 4:30 pm. Eudora Farmers Market 5 to 7 pm at Nottingham parking lot. Bingo night at Eagles Lodge doors 5:30 pm, raffle 6 pm, bingo 7 pm. Fourth of July Fireworks Viewing Party at Abe and Jake's Landing 5:30 to 10 pm. Night at Liberty Hall at 7 pm.
City offices close for Independence Day with trash collection unaffected. The Lawrence Jaycees Fireworks display begins around 9 45 p m and will be launched from the Kansas Levee, visible from Watson Park and nearby areas.
A Saturday listings roundup for Lawrence includes the Farmers Market at 824 New Hampshire St from 7 to 11 am with an LWV voter registration booth, a Lawrence Flea at Ninth and Delaware, a St. John Catholic Church rummage sale on Kentucky St, and yard waste drop off at 1420 E 11th St. Also featured are the Ragtime Duo at Watkins Museum, Euripides and Aristophanes talks at the library, a Saturday jam at Americana Music Academy, a Headpin bowling event, dancing at Columbus Hall, and an O U R S dance. Ongoing programs at the Lawrence Public Library include teen activities and community clubs. submission details for the calendar are provided.
Jennifer and Geoffrey Priester of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Wednesday. John Lange and Alexah Lange of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Thursday. Nicole Corn and Steven Corn of Ottawa welcomed a girl on Thursday. Kayla and Turner Anderson of Ottawa welcomed a boy on Thursday. Bob and Lindsey Ahuddell of Lawrence welcomed a boy.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to the editors and provides contact details for readers to report mistakes. It invites calls to 785-832-7154 or emails to news ljworld.com for corrections.
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