Steel framed houses offer durable energy efficient DIY kits
The article extols steel framed houses as highly energy efficient and suitable for do it yourself builders. Steel frames are predrilled for easy bolt together assembly, withstand hurricane winds, rate Seismic zone 4, and may cost less than wood frames. Kits range from 1200 to 6000 square feet and enable high insulation with steel walls.
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Fall Arts and Crafts Festival returns to South Park
Lawrence prepares for the 15th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival at South Park with 150 artists from Texas Nebraska and Arkansas. Pots and paintings mix with woodwork quilts and jewelry as bands dunk tanks and a kid friendly play area enhance a Sunday lineup from noon to 5 pm drawing an expected 5000 to 10000 visitors.
Fall Arts and Crafts Festival lineup in South Park
The Fall Arts and Crafts Festival in South Park features 11 AM to 4 PM music from Heart of America Country Western Dancers, Billy Spears Band, River City Six, Lonnie Ray Blues Band, Blue Stem Band, and Full Circle. Lawrence resident Billy Spears notes the festival is a fun, low‑pay event. Food vendors offer Mexican, Indian, Greek, Middle Eastern fare plus funnel cakes and Cook’s barbecue. Finnestad debuts Southwestern wood designs after moving to Lawrence from St. Louis in December, hoping for varied offerings.
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Mike Yoort
Janet Finnestad
Lawrence
South Park
Massachusetts
Heart of America
Billy Spears
River City
Lonnie Ray
Blue Stem
Full Circle
Peterson
Finnestad
St. Louis
Fall Arts Festival dunk tank lineup at South Park
Schedule for the city dunk tank during the 15th Fall Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday at South Park between 11th and 12th on Massachusetts Street lists participants by time including Mike Wildgen city manager at noon and Mayor Jo Andersen at 12:30 p.m. along with city commissioners Bob Schulte and Bob Moody and other officials through 4:30 p.m. special guest to close.
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Finnestad
Lawrence Craftmaker
Lawrence
Janet
South Park
Massachusetts
Texas
Nebraska
Arkansas
Duane Peterson
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department
Peterson
Jo Andersen
Bob Schulte
Bob Moody
Massachusetts Street
Mike Wildgen
Fred DeVictor
Parks and Recreation
Dried flower workshops set at Prairie Found Studio
Pam Carvalho, Baldwin gardener and dried flower artist, announces fall classes at Prairie Found Studio after returning from Japan. Classes include fall swag, herb wreaths, a two day open house, and a Christmas evergreen wreath. call 843-4350 for details.
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Baldwin
Akita
Japan
Carvalho’s
Prairie Found Studio
E. 1500
Kansas
Carvalho
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