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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2010
Page
5
A reader poll on Massachusetts Street asks residents about appearing on a game or reality show. Ray Pence, a Lawrence lecturer, recalls watching Hollywood Squares with his parents, expressing sentimental ties to the show.
A Wednesday LJWorld poll asks if tailgating should be allowed on Kansas University football game days. Response shows No 54 percent, Yes 42 percent, Not sure 2 percent. readers are invited to vote at LJWorld.com.
United Way contributes 75000 dollars to support community programs in Lawrence and signs of interest from four local bars for a prevention and training effort. The Compass youth program receives 72500 dollars to prepare seventh to ninth graders for work, with Boys and Girls Club, the school district, and the chamber of commerce involved.
Van Go artists complete painted benches for clients as part of a 12th year program in Lawrence. Each bench costs 900 dollars and is displayed indoors at homes or businesses. The effort has produced about 200 benches across various locations. Miltons owner David Lewis commissioned two benches for his restaurant at 920 Mass.
Milton's benches honor memory of Don Walsh and Jacob Goans with works by Dillon Allen and other young artists. The program, started in 2000, pairs students and community members with local sponsors and venues like Henry's Coffee Shop and the Lawrence Public Library. The artist who created the first bench now works at Milton's, and superintendent Lewis notes the project fosters youth involvement and pride in the community.
Elise and Ortega share their motivations and nerves about auditions for the show. Elise aims to finish a master's at Kansas State University before pursuing fame, while Ortega remains anxious about the interview and favors presenting her true self.
Governor Mark Parkinson appointed several Lawrence residents to two education panels. Eva Horn of Kansas University and Mary Baskett of the Kansas Head Start Association join the Early Childhood Advisory Council. Barbara Ballard and Keil Eggers, both from Lawrence, join the Commission on Graduation and Dropout Prevention and Recovery.
City guidance says residents must handle overhanging branches under civil property law and to talk with neighbors first. CASA volunteers start 30 hours of training beginning August 4, with details on orgsites.com/ks/douglas countycasa or by calling 832-5172, and general questions to 832-7297.
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