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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2014
Page
4
Street interview on Massachusetts Street gathers opinions from Mike Gehrs Chris Harris and Anita Tingle about adults hosting wild teen parties with alcohol. Respondents share concerns about safety judgment and the age restriction for underage drinking.
Saturday events include farmers market voter info booth flea market and rummage sale at multiple locations plus a compost sale and music programs at Watkins Museum and Liberty Hall. Sunday features library programs dance trivia bike ride and city council meetings along with continuing galleries and museum exhibitions across Baldwin City Lecompton and Lawrence venues.
Law rence officers fielded about 70 fireworks related calls from Wednesday night to Friday night despite a city ban in 2002. Tarik Khatib said 27 officers would be on duty for the July 4 show at Watson Park, up from 18 on a typical Friday. Last year 4 citations were issued amid nearly 200 fireworks calls.
The tour highlighted early U S soldiers who died in the Spanish American War and visited John Palmer Usher's grave. Wandel shared stories of soldiers and Civil War veteran Shane, who faced a murder conviction after local teasing. He advocates replacing ruined gravestones amid VA budget rules. Wanda Elliott joined to honor veterans on Independence Day.
A Douglas County case involving a June 2013 Baldwin elementary incident sees Megan Haskell charged for permitting alcohol use by a minor by an invitee. The district court dismissed, the state appealed, and the Kansas appeals court is reviewing whether the statute applies to social guests or business Invitees.
Old clips reveal Woodland Park near east 12th Street faded after owners offered land to city and county with conditions for park use. Dorothy Roper recalls residents drifting away as the park gradually closed its doors. Local readers with questions are invited to call 832-7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com.
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