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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 2015
Page
8
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Weather outlook shows showers and storms from Texas to Michigan with some severe weather in the southwest Today. Storms gusty winds and snow are predicted for the Southwest while rain and rough surf affect the Carolinas and adjacent coastlines.
A rare late season snowstorm on this date in 1803 ruined many of Philadelphia's shade trees, leaving streets lined with broken branches and affecting urban greenery. Local archives note urban forestry challenges from early 19th century weather events.
Gov Brownback orders daylight hours of half staff across Kansas to honor fallen officers. The 33rd annual Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony starts at noon in the Statehouse rotunda, with Topeka PD Cpl. Jason Harwood added to memorial after being shot during a 2014 car stop.
A memorial honoring 272 law enforcement officers is placed on the northeast corner of the Capitol grounds in Kansas. The tribute lists each officer by name and serves as a public remembrance of service.
The Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging hosts the No Place Like Home dance to aid the Guardian Angel Fund. The 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday event at Great Overland Station in Topeka features a silent auction with Kansas City Royals tickets and autographed items by Bill Self and Bill Snyder. Proceeds fund transportation, health care costs, and home improvements for seniors. Beverly and Don Gardner of Lawrence are honored guests.
Lawrence Humane Society will stage its Paw Valley Festival and 5K run and walk this weekend at Watson Park, 727 Kentucky St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The event aims to raise funds for the shelter’s more than 3,500 yearly intake. Humans pay 25 dollars for registration. dogs join free. Proceeds support the Lawrence Humane Society.
Wide array of activities in Lawrence: garage sale in North Lawrence at 8 a.m. and many library book van stops. KU Campus Stop Day Walking Tour. Mike Shurtz Trio at Signs of Life. Indian Taco Sale at Indian United Methodist Church. Bingo, dinners, and dance events at VFW and Eagles. story slam at Lawrence Arts Center. concert programs at the Arts Center and Mary Chapin Carpenter with Kansas City Symphony. farmers market, BBQ cook-off, Monarch Watch Open House, rummage sale, farm markets in Eudora. cultural plan meeting, homebuyer workshop, Paw Valley Festival, yard waste drop-off, and authors club awards in various venues.
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