City rewrites rules for historic homes to add commercial uses
Lawrence city commissioners asked staff to draft an ordinance to repurpose historic homes and other landmark properties as bed and breakfasts inns and art galleries while restricting commercial conversion. The plan spurred debate on controls with a majority leaning toward tighter limits and a review process.
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County to honor retired employee Mary Ann Chamberlin
The Douglas County appraiser's office will honor Mary Ann Chamberlin who retired June 30 after 17 years with the county. An open house from 2 to 4 p.m. will be held in the commission meeting room. Chamberlin began as a real estate clerk and retired as a field supervisor. Marion Johnson praised her work and said she will be missed.
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Topeka Blood Bank Schedules Two Lawrence Drives
The Topeka Blood Bank sponsors two blood drives in Lawrence to aid five area hospitals. City employees donate at City Hall on July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon, and Lawrence Memorial Hospital staff donate July 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jayhawk Auditorium. Blood mobiles circulate in summer. donors receive free cholesterol checks.
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Museum funds near goal for study on 1888 building
The Elizabeth M. Watkins Community Museum at 1047 Mass. has raised most of an $1,800 target to fund a six to nine month study of the building’s architectural integrity. About 55 cracks mark exterior walls. A Saturday event supplemented a $7,200 Heritage Trust Fund grant.
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Day care licensing topic to be discussed in Lawrence
LawrenceDouglas County Health Department will hold a 7 p.m. meeting on Monday to explain registration and licensing rules for family day care homes. State law requires registration or licensing when care is provided away from the child's home for more than 20 weekly hours or for three or more children, with exemptions for care solely for relatives. The session at 336 Mo. city health department. contact Glena Nance at 843-0721 for more information.
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