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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 2015
Page
4
Reporter asks shoppers which first store they will visit during the Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale in Lawrence. Dusty Bookshelf employee Manda Barker says she will open the store first.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors attention and provides contact options by phone at 785 832 7154 or email at news ljworld com for reporting corrections.
Wonder Fair will relocate from its upstairs space above the Burger Stand at 803 Massachusetts St to the Blue Dandelion storefront at 841 Massachusetts St. The longtime children's boutique will close as its owner retires, enabling the art gallery to occupy a ground-floor space that Meredith Moore says will triple gallery exposure.
Meredith Moore outlines plans for Wonder Fair to enlarge gallery space and host a new art supply store focused on printmaking and drawing materials. The venture may operate as a cooperative with artist ownership, expanding to 20 plus artists on display and broader local collaboration. The timeline targets a mid September move with existing artists to gain greater exposure. Meanwhile Blue Dandelion owner Kris Bailey retires after a 10 year run, with a downtown sidewalk sale marking a final chapter.
Douglas County commissioners approved a pavement rehabilitation program starting August 10 on Routes 1055 460 12 7 and 6 with one lane alternating traffic for about 45 working days. The 4.25 mile Route 458 section from North 1175 Road to Route 1 will be widened with 55 mph curves paved shoulders and flattened slopes. Contracting with the firm will cost no more than 481 389, part of an estimated 5.9 million project.
Kansas drivers renewing registrations online at KSWebTags.org on the last day of the month will receive a 10 day grace period before their new decals arrive. Print or save the renewal receipt or confirmation as proof of renewal until the decals arrive. The grace period excludes mail renewals or renewals before the expiration date. In Lawrence, over an inch of rain boosted July rainfall beyond averages, with 1.14 inches from Tuesday night to Wednesday.
The ACLU notes Missouri Governor Nixon issued an executive order to align all state operations with the Supreme Court decision. Kansas Governor Brownback blasts activist courts and seeks dismissal, while Kansas Attorney General’s office cites voluntary compliance. The suit argues that laws remain on the books and could be enforced by state officials.
Lottery ticket sales grew 2.2 percent to 264 million dollars in the fiscal year, with total casino revenues at 365 million. The state general fund gets 29.5 percent of traditional lottery proceeds, at least 45 percent paid as prizes, and 22 percent of casino revenue from each of three casinos. Casino management firms keep 73 percent. Kansas Star Casino led last year, delivering just under 40 million to the general fund, followed by Hollywood Casino Kansas Speedway at 31.4 million and Boot Hill Casino in Dodge City at 8.9 million.
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