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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 2011
Page
9
A July 10 1926 lightning strike at Picatinny Army Arsenal New Jersey caused a massive explosion and fire in an ammunition dump. More than 12 people were killed amid severe weather across regions including the Southeast Midwest and Northeast.
Wichita fire crews monitored the remnants of a Friday blaze near Old Town. Fire officials said a hoarding situation fueled flames, with large fireworks initially thought to be homemade dynamite. Several neighboring homes and businesses were evacuated as crews remained on scene all day Saturday.
Clayton Saving 14 of Newport Maine formerly Baldwin City earned three gold medals in shot put discus and long jump at Sebasticook Middle School Newport He is grandson of Verle and Yvonne Weems of Lawrence Yvonne submitted the photo
Event listings show the 10 TODAY International Institute of Young Musicians Piano Competition Finals from 1 to 6 p.m. at Spooner Hall in The Commons, 1340 Jayhawk Blvd. Also scheduled is Concert Series Summer Sunday Ragtime Party at 2 p.m. at Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass. The Ned Ladd Band and The Mad Kings offer a matinee 6 to 9 p.m. at Replay Lounge, 946 Mass.
A Monday schedule lists Red Dog workouts at Memorial Stadium KU at 6 am and 6 pm intramural fields on the east side of Robinson Gym. Kids ages 5-6 step into the Lawrence Public Library at 1:30 pm. The Lawrence Board of Education meets at 7 pm, and a public forum on SRS office closing is at Plymouth Congregational Church 7 pm. Eudora City Council convenes at 7:30 pm, Open mic at Mudstomp 9 pm, Granada 1020 Mass, Dollar Bowling 9:30 pm at Royal Crest Lanes 933 Iowa, and Karaoke Idol with Wizard of Oz theme at 10 pm.
A busy Tuesday in Lawrence features a KANU 91.5 FM live broadcast at 11 a.m. and a Giant Game Day at 11:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Public Library. Other events include Boots on the Ground at Dole Institute with Dr. Kevin Benson and Dr. Micah Zenko at 3 p.m., a Lawrence Farmers Market 4–6 p.m., Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer info at 5:15 p.m., an open jam at Slow Ride Roadhouse 6–10 p.m., and a Sesquicentennial Speaker event listed in the notices.
Fire in the Churchyard, Lawrence duo Melicent King and Rachael Mulford, perform tonight at the Replay Lounge with Whiskey Dik. They formed in 2010 and craft haunting drum and ukulele story songs, after a brief dormancy, with doors at 10 p.m. Also on tap are diverse music and cultural events across town, weather permitting.
Information meeting for prospective volunteers at 1525 W Sixth St Suite A Douglas County noon Wednesday. Call 843-7359. Movie Making Part 2 2 3 707 Wt Douglas County Commission meeting 6 35 p.m at Douglas County Courthouse 1100 Mass. John Adams Comes to the
Ongoing Lawrence Arts Center shows feature Nicolette Ross and Daniel Coburn through July 11, plus the student work and junior darkroom programs. Spencer Museum presents Roots and Journeys and Nature/Natural through summer 2011, with a Vogel Collection reception through July 24 and the KU Campus Heritage Project running through Sept 11. Library storytimes run weekly with multiple slots, Kids Clubs meet Saturdays, and community events include a CASA Playhouse Tour July 4 15 and a Farmers Market visit July 16. Submit events at ljworld com calendar portal.
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