City to weigh pet business code changes after fires
Lawrence leaders will discuss amendments to pet business codes after two fires in six months. Pet World at 711 W 23rd St burned over Memorial Day weekend, killing many boarded pets and damaging the building. Damages estimated at 500000. A prior Nov 29 2014 Christal K-9 blaze at 3115 W Sixth St killed at least three of 23 boarded dogs. Local officials cited an electrical event and a motor freeze as causes.
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Fire safety at Lawrence animal housing facilities
The Journal-World surveyed facilities in Lawrence noting PetSmart at 2727 Iowa St has a sprinkler system but no available comment on a monitored fire alarm. Petco at 3115 Iowa St lacks sprinklers. The Lawrence Humane Society at 1805 E 19th St has a monitored alarm but no sprinklers and plans a sprinkler installation in coming years. Home Sweet Home Dog Resort at 2140 Haskell Ave has both monitored alarm and sprinkler systems.
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Virtual School ceremony honors home educated graduates
At the Lawrence Virtual School High School Academy ceremony, Jerri Kemble, assistant superintendent, cited research and showed a slideshow of figures like Abraham Lincoln, Condoleezza Rice and Robert Frost. She said home education places students in excellent company and noted three traits: dedication to learning, embracing failure, and unique perspective.
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Condoleezza Rice
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Lawrence Summer Food Program Adds Library Plaza Site
The Lawrence Summer Food Program for area youth begins Monday with a new location at the Lawrence Public Library Plaza. Coordinator Susan Johnson says any youth can come for free breakfast and lunch at sites around town Monday through Friday. An adult must accompany younger children.
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