Independence Day crowd at Perry Lake fireworks expected
Officials at Perry Lake and Lake Perry Yacht & Marina Inc. anticipate 60 000 to 70 000 people for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show at the lake. The article also notes state law requires ambulances and firefighting vehicles on emergency status to use lights and sirens regardless of hour.
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Perry Lake
Topeka
Lake Perry
Louisiana
Ted McFarlane
Lawrence Douglas County
Sound Off Line Instructions for Questions
Readers are directed to call the Journal-World Access line at 865-5000 and enter category 7478 to hear a recording inviting them to leave their question for Sound Off. The notice provides no additional details.
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Journal-World Access
Designer Salads by Krumm at Lawrence Library
Susan Krumm, Douglas County extension agent, will present Designer Salads from 7 to 9 p.m. June 17 in the library auditorium. Attendees can sample dishes, view salad cookbooks, and receive leaflets on healthy eating. A Parade of Readers for children starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday at 707 Vermont. Police investigate a late week robbery and assault in the 1100 block of Louisiana.
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Krumm
Susan Krumm
Douglas County
Family and Consumer Sciences
Children’s Department
The
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence
Louisiana
Journal-World
Robbery Report Near Kansas City Man Held Wallet and Watch
Police responded to a Friday morning report of a wallet and a watch taken from a 27 year old man in Kansas City Missouri by two unknown suspects. At least one suspect had a handgun and the victim was battered but not badly hurt. Loss valued at about $100 and Crime Stoppers contact 843 TIPS 8477 for information.
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Kansas City, Mo
Pease Datebook Highlights City and County Events
A daily schedule lists Wakarusa township meeting, Lawrence City Commission sessions, a 60 plus health screening, a budget study, a Douglas County Commission meeting, a Lawrence city band concert, a storytime at the public library, a Curriculum Advisory Council meeting, an NAACP gathering, a garden tour by Grace Episcopal Church, and a Douglas County house event with health screenings offered at Pinecrest II and Eudora.
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31St
Coalition For Homeless Concerns
Lawrence Public
Lawrence
Babcock Place
Mass
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Lawrence City Commission
Sixth
Massachusetts
Douglas County Commission
11Th
South Park
Paretsky Children’s Room
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence School District Service Center
Clinton
NAACP
Watkins Community Museum of History
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Walnut
Eudora
Lawrence CVB notes film activity amid potential major productions
The Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau reports officials from at least two film firms scouted city and county sites for a TV commercial a major motion picture and a made for television movie. Officials declined to share specifics while noting increased activity and potential economic boost. Also included are local police reports on vehicle thefts break ins and other emergencies and a criminal charge against Donald E. Wiggins for criminal threat and related offenses.
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Lawrence
Billings
Burglary Case Ties Lawrence Man to Shed Theft
Lawrence police report a 40 year old man from Lawrence charged with burglary felony theft and criminal damage after a tool shed break in. Missing chain saw cordless drill and table saw valued around 800. A 46 year old Lawrence man arrested but not charged. Bond set at 2000. Marriage licenses issued list several couples. Birth announced for Amanda Sholes and Laben Stout a girl born Sunday.
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Donald E. Wiggins
Lawrence
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Wiggins
Douglas County
Donald G. Hattabaugh
Lake
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