City Parks Prohibit Alcohol in Parks with 3.2 Beer Allowed
Sound Off notes it is illegal to drink alcohol in city parks though cereal malt beverages 3.2 beer are allowed in some areas. Fred DeVictor of Lawrence Parks and Recreation cites indoor recreation facilities and aquatic centers as restricted. Permits and city commission approval may be needed for events like weddings to drink or sell alcohol in parks.
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Fred DeVictor
Lawrence Parks and Recreation
Lawrence City Commission
Parks and Recreation Department
Should the state use eminent domain for private development
Readers split over eminent domain on Massachusetts Street with opinions from Teri Williams of Lawrence Guergana Topalova of Kansas City Randy Bonham and others. Some say use is unfair to the poor and should require strong payment while others support development if compensated.
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Guergana Topalova
Kansas City
Kan
Randy Bonham
Lawrence
Wizard of Oz Museum in Kansas Showcases Rich Oz World
A Wamego Kansas Oz museum houses more than 2 000 items with 1 500 on display at a time, highlighting Baum's books, 1939 film artifacts, and unique memorabilia. Scholars discuss differences between the book and movie while noting Oz’s broad cultural appeal and annual visitor count around 25 000.
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Wameco
Kansas
Stephen Teller
Pittsburg State University
Teller
International Oz Club
L. Frank Baum
Baum
Liberal
Dorothy
Jim Ginavan
Columbian Theater Foundation
Ginavan
Hutchinson
Tod Machin
Wamego
Kansas City
Toto
Diana Ross
Phillips
Kansas State
Minnesota
MGM Studio
Charlie Riedel
Tin Man
Wizard of Oz Museum
Eminent domain clash over Kansas Speedway rails debate
Lawrence Libertarian Patrick Wilbur argues property rights block government and private projects, while Kansas Speedway supporters say eminent domain is justified for major development. Karl Petersohn of the Kansas Taxpayers Network backs limits on takings, as public opinion and party prospects shape the issue.
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Speedway
Patrick Wilbur
Lawrence
Libertarian Party
Wilbur
Kansas Taxpayers
Kansas Speedway
Karl Petersohn
KTN
Kansas
Tom Sloan
Parkinson support group urges info packets in doctors' offices
Lawrence Parkinson Support Group president and new leaders push informational packets for physicians in Lawrence. The 67-name roster meets 30 to 40 attendees monthly, with caregivers sharing experiences about managing symptoms and patience. Dr Don Penny notes hopes for a stem cell research bureau and a future cure.
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Lawrence Parkinson
Davis
Lawrence
Don Penny
Denver
Penny
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