Memorial Day rally to replace VFW flagpoles in Lawrence
Lawrence VFW Post 3648 faces loss of 300 flagpoles from its property affecting the Avenue of Flags project. Donations from local groups and a funeral home funded 25 new poles, with the post pursuing about 8500 more to replace all poles and a trailer by Memorial Day 2013.
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Packard auction set for Saturday
The city backs a sale of 1106 Rhode Island property containing 15 Packard cars lumber from historic Lawrence buildings and tools from University Motors. Executor Brian Barland notes the auction will reveal Lawrence history and family stories tied to the Barland era and local auto history.
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Travel to increase area lake crowds expected
National surveys by AAA forecast a 12 percent rise in U S travel over Memorial Day weekend with Kansas showing higher regional travel than the national average. The average leg is about 665 miles round trip, car travel dominates, gas prices lower may boost trips, and some travelers may head to Lawrence as camps and events draw visitors.
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