Downtown Sculpture Tour Showcases Eight Pieces in Lawrence
Lawrence residents toured eight sculptures from the Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, including Digital Over load by Myles Schachter, with juror Jan Schall explaining selections. The 16th annual show features works from across the country. pieces are sold or returned after a year. Brochures at the Lawrence Arts Center. to buy, contact City Hall at 6 E. Sixth St or call 832-3400.
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Lawrence
Myles Schachter
Lawrence Arts Center
Jan Schall
Marlene Merrill
N.H
City Hall
E. Sixth St
Southwind 12 theaters change ownership in deal
Entertainment Properties Trust becomes new owner of the Southwind 12 in Lawrence and the AMC Veterans 24-screen theater in Tampa, paying about 29.5 million dollars. Wallace Theatre Corp will continue to operate the Southwind 12 under a long term lease. The REIT notes about 60 million dollars in acquisitions so far this year.
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Entertainment Properties Trust
Lawrence
Kansas City
Entertainment Properties
Tampa
Fla
Real Estate Investment Trust
Wallace Theatre Corp
Iowa
Wallace
City writes off unpaid utility bills in 2001
Lawrence officials report utilities uncollected at 113,136 dollars after a 60 percent rise in 2001. about 900 residents failed to pay a final bill, up from 600 in prior years. Finance Director Mullins vows tougher collection actions despite the writeoff. City Manager Wildgen notes uncertainty if this is a trend.
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Lawrence
Ed Mullins
Mullins
Mike Wildgen
City Commission
Marchers protest shortages in public education funding
Supporters of increased state funding for public education marched in Lawrence with a rally in South Park and a march down Massachusetts Street. Organizer Richard Heckler led about 50 participants voicing concern over funding shortages causing closures layoffs and fewer classes. Leonard Ortiz, pending Lawrence school board member, joined the protest as districts across Kansas face similar cuts.
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Lawrence
Richard Heckler
Brook Creek
Massachusetts Street
South Park
Leonard Ortiz
Ortiz
Kansas
Korean War veterans plan Topeka memorial in Gage Park
Northeast Kansas Korean War Memorial Assn led by Kent Arnold Lowell Holland Bob Owen and Chuck McAfee seeks $40,000 for a hexagon shaped granite and bronze memorial listing 203 area service members who died or went missing. First phase includes $15,000 raised toward dedication set for July 27 alongside the 50th anniversary of the armistice.
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Kent Arnold
Lowell Holland
Bob Owen
Chuck McAfee
Kansas
U.S. Marine Corps
Big Springs
Texas
38Th Parallel
Holland
Topeka
Charles McAfee
Roland Mayhew
Gage Park
U.S
Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson
Leavenworth
McLouth BBQ Blowout draws thousands in Prairie Park
In McLouth Prairie Park 3000 planned attendees enjoyed 38 barbecue cookers, a bluegrass festival, and family activities. 21 year old Glen Owens returned from service in Diego Garcia, while 22 year old Brian Plake joined friends at the citywide events. The barbecue fundraiser supports Prairie Park improvements and features a bakeoff, craft stalls, and a trackless train for kids. In nearby Baldwin and Ottawa, residents shopped at the citywide garage sale and Skunk Run arts festival respectively, with Dorothy Johanning stressing community involvement.
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Prairie Park
Glen Owens
Air Force
Diego Garcia
Iraq
Owens
Brian Plake
Leavenworth
Cheryl Wonnell
McLouth Bbq
Americana Music Academy of
Lawrence
Ottawa
City
Baldwin
Dorothy Johanning
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