Fireworks sellers expect boom despite fewer stands
Bartz, an 11 year Lawrence fireworks veteran, predicts strong sales as Gulf War and Desert Storm parallels fade. Susan Garrett notes shifts as 21 unincorporated stands remain, down from 23, after Lawrence annexed 700 acres toward Wakarusa Drive. Bartz relocates near Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive, unsure if new site boosts traffic.
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Free bus rides to Fourth of July party in Lawrence
Journal-World sponsors free rides on Lawrence Bus Co. buses from downtown lots to Burcham Park for Thursday's Fourth of July extravaganza. Bartz notes traffic and access shaped past locations. Stand operators warn weather affects profits. one operator says some years are not money makers. Garrett, a diehard vendor, started 11 years ago, her son Jason a Navy pilot overseas. She celebrates with fireworks as patriotic family business.
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Wildfire threatens 600 homes near Show Low Arizona
A massive eastern Arizona wildfire jumped a containment line and crept toward about 600 evacuated homes near Forest Lakes Estates, 40 miles west of Show Low. Firefighters carved a five mile perimeter and aerial retardant drops targeted the blaze as humidity fell and winds rose.
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Merz Leads Fireworks Crew At Fourth Of July Show
Merz with 32 years lighting displays will perform from the pit crew as the Lawrence Jaycees host a post dusk show at Burcham Park. About 260 shots will light the sky above the Kansas River for a 40 minute finale drawing 5 000 plus spectators. The event costs about $12 000 to run.
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