Turrell gift to Spencer museum honors seeing new worlds
Art curator Saralyn Reece Hardy praises a Turrell piece donated to Spencer University Art Museum, calling it a demonstration of far sightedness and commitment to education. Gard Blue, a 1968 blue light projection in a box room, is celebrated as a natural home for the work and a link to Lawrence life. Mark Booth, now in Connecticut, notes Spencer’s early importance to Turrell’s career.
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Spencer exhibit highlights Turrell’s luminous impact
Museum director Saralyn Reece Hardy praises the gift as educating the whole person and stresses art’s societal role. The Spencer's display follows three Turrell retrospectives at major national venues, with Hardy calling James Turrell one of the preeminent artists of our time and noting the work Gord Blue as transformative and timeless. Reporter Giles Bruce can be reached at 832-7233 or gbruce@world.com.
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Brave eight year old steers SUV to safety on highway
In Galena Kansas Abby Porter eight driven the family SUV when her mother Shelly fainted on the road to Riverton. Officer Jimmy Hamilton guided Abby to stop by bumper contact as Abby kept control and avoided a collision. Abby and her mother were taken to hospital with the cause of the collapse not released. The Galena Police will honor Abby with a plaque for outstanding bravery and recognize Hamilton for his restraint and action.
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Kansas unemployment rate dips to 4.8 percent in April
State labor officials report seasonally adjusted unemployment at 4.8 percent in April, down from 4.9 percent in March. Private sector job growth reached 6.2 percent with 1,900 new jobs, and total seasonally adjusted jobs added in the past year reach 16,900 while continuing unemployment benefits fall to 108,777 from 141,000 a year ago.
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Brownback faces primary, touts jobs plan in Kansas
Governor Sam Brownback pushes for growth and jobs as he runs toward a June 1 deadline amid GOP and Democratic criticisms. Democratic candidate Paul Davis, a Lawrence lawmaker, has yet to file, while Jennifer Winn seeks the Wichita primary. Moody’spgrades Kansas credit questioned long term finances tied to pension gaps.
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Lifeguard Pay Rises as City Lifts Beginning Wage
City officials announced on Thursday that lifeguards will start at 8.25 dollars per hour, higher than the federal minimum of 7.25. Officials say improved economy and opening opportunities are drawing workers to higher paying jobs.
Lifeguard positions tighten as city eyeing pay boost
Lori Madaus the citys aquatics supervisor says current lifeguard shortages persist with about 100 positions unfilled for 2015. The department may seek a budget increase to raise lifeguard pay to competitive levels at area centers. Applicants must be 16 or older and pass a city taught lifeguard course. Outdoor Aquatic Center at 727 Kentucky St opens May 24 at 1 pm.
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