Thrift Store Thrives at Temporary Downtown Site
The Social Service League Thrift Store reports a 30 percent sales rise after relocating from 905 Rhode Island St to a former Allen Press site near Ninth and New Hampshire streets. Manager Jean Ann Pike cites improved visibility and a larger open space that aids merchandise display, drawing in new traffic as hotel construction continues nearby.
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Bazaar Night Showcases Unusual Goods at BizBaz Arts Fair
More than 130 vendors packed three floors of the Lawrence Arts Center for the Bizarre Bazaar, a 25th annual arts and crafts show. Shoppers bought jewelry, scarves, ceramics, paintings and quirky items like Hatimals and skateboard art as organizers noted strong community support and anticipation for Saturday’s event including live music, food, and a belly dancing performance.
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Black Friday crowds steady at JCPenney in Lawrence
Word of mouth spread about free mini snowglobes at JCPenney on Thanksgiving night drawing about 20 shoppers in line. A woman grabbed three with $10 coupons, then returned for two more before joining the daytime crowd. Store leader Craig Pronske called the rush tame overall with no fighting or tents. Other south Iowa Street stores were busy as well.
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KU Football Needs More Than Promise Of Next Year
A Saturday column questions KU football's ambition and funding while praising academic success. It cites 19 players on the Big 12 academic team, critiques budget priorities, Sagarin ratings, and calls for decisive action to end the annual refrain of "next year" and spark a winning program at Memorial Stadium.
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