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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2014
Page
5
Reporter Elliot Hughes asks shoppers in Dillons on Massachusetts Street for their favorite music album. Readers are invited to add thoughts at LJWorld.com as the 6A story unfolds.
A Lawrence city news release says drivers should use 19th or 21st streets for east west travel and Massachusetts, Naismith or Iowa for north south routes. The 2200 block of Louisiana will close for a water main install as crews replace a water line and AT&T fiber line damage. The intersection stays restricted until mid May with possible overnight closures and the water main project through July may extend.
Saline County emergency officials say residents can shelter at fire stations schools churches businesses or homes while new safety measures are explored. A $110 million school bond funds storm shelters for all Saline public schools including a basement at Salina West designed to withstand 250 mph winds. Priorities include upgrading tornado sirens with 18 current devices plus sirens in Brookville New Cambria Assaria and Smolan.
A photo caption on page 5A Monday incorrectly identified John Long and Everett Thayer. Both are members of Eudora High School class of 1953 who recently celebrated their 60 year reunion.
A boy was born on Wednesday to Billy Taylor and Taylor Shuss of Lawrence. The new arrival joins the family as relatives share in the joyful announcement.
A list of community happenings includes Skillbuilders basic car care at Drury Place, a May Day respite hour for spouses of those with Alzheimer's at Bridge Haven, a Fort Leavenworth Decisive Battles talk on Vittoria, Cottin's Hardware Farmers Market with Bill Craghan and Scott Tichenor, K Youth Chorus, KU music recitals, Pop-Up Library at Gazebo in Watson Park, Innovation in Plain Sight at Dole Institute, Chris Grubb Memorial Jazz Concert at Baker University, and a Primero de Mayo benefit trivia night at Frank's North Star Tavern.
The Lawrence Public Library closes for barcode upgrades while a Watson Park pop up runs 6 to 8:30 p.m. Story time begins at 7. KU hosts An Evening with Naismith at Adams Alumni Center from 6 to 8 p.m. with artifacts for $10 alumni and $20 public. Dole Institute hosts Amy Herman at 7:30 p.m. for Innovation in Plain Sight a free talk on national security and museum collections.
The schedule lists a 7:30 to 9 a.m. Annual Community Breakfast at Maceli’s 1031 New Hampshire St, the 51st Lawrence Swap Meet from 1 p.m. to dark at Douglas County Fair Grounds 2110 Harper St for automotive items, a Ribbon Cutting and Trail Walk at 4 p.m. west of Burcham Park entrance 200 Indiana St, KU School of Music Faculty Paul Laird lecture at 5 p.m. Robert Baustian Theatre Murphy Hall 1530 Naismith Dr, the 6th Annual Point B Dance Carnival 7 to 9 p.m. at Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St, Big Band Over Here at 7:30 p.m. Crafton-Preyer Theatre Smith Drive, KU Symphony Orchestra at Lied Center 1600 Stewart Dr, and a Visiting Artist Mark.
Steinbach performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Bales Organ Recital Hall, 1600 Stewart Drive. Trivia Night at 7:30 p.m. at the Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Baker. Spring Sing at 7:30 p.m. at Baldwin First United Methodist Church, 704 Eighth Street. Play Seller Door at 8 p.m. in Lawrence Arts.
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