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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 2014
Page
4
The library hosts a grand opening with events such as celebrity storytime and a library luau drawing crowds. Attendees praise the modern design, spacious reading areas, and 20,000 square foot expansion including a children’s room and teen zone as eager readers mingle with books.
Lawrence residents tour the upgraded library at 707 Vermont St as hours stretch 9 to 9 weekdays and weekend noon to 6. Stuart calls it a wise investment in an old building. Teen Jalen Atkinson and friend play in the teen zone while a slate of open events runs Saturday including a dinner, movie, live music, and a Ghostbusters Begins screening.
A Lawrence resident petition seeks a city commission vote to outlaw smoking downtown citing secondhand smoke. Supporters argue the ban pushes smokers outdoors, while fire officials note limited citations and strong public compliance. Local residents complain about smoke near entrances on Mass Street.
Gordon and his shop crew spent weekends over three years overhauling a mower named Grasshopper. The bright-green machine, emblazoned with its nickname, competes in a Derby where drivers prepare for collisions and high speeds.
Quote laden scene describes a brutal lawn mower derby where Phil Gordon laments the sport while spectators react. Nine year old Raven Romine watches with family, expressing future fascination and hinting at a possible entry by his next birthday.
Austin Barone and partner developed Just Play to let coaches enter plays on smartphones or tablets. beta tested by three high schools and one college, with a phone version in progress. They plan AFCA conference showcase in Louisville to highlight an upcoming accountability feature.
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