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Thursday, August 23, 2012 News from the City of Lawrence
(Sent: 2012-08-23 09:03:51)NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 News from the City of Lawrence
1) Water main repair closes Louisiana Street between West 21st and Greever Terrace
2) Weatherization grants for Lawrence homeowners close next week
3) Sister Cities group encourages public to see “Orestes” at KU
4) Archery classes added to fall programming at nature center
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1) Water main repair closes Louisiana Street between West 21st and Greever Terrace
(Lawrence, Kan.) – Louisiana Street will be closed between West 21st and Greever Terrace possibly through tomorrow as Utilities crews repair a water main. Traffic control devices are set up to detour traffic that is traveling on Louisiana. Southbound traffic on Louisiana will be diverted east on 21st Street to Ohio, south to 22nd Street, and west to Louisiana. Northbound traffic on Louisiana will be diverted east on 22nd street to Ohio, north to 21st Street, and west to Louisiana. Utilities crews have notified all affected customers. Water service to Lawrence High School has not been affected.
The water main is a 12 inch ductile iron pipe installed in 1990.
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2) Weatherization grants for Lawrence homeowners close next week
(Lawrence, Kan.) – Friday, August 31 is the deadline for weatherization grants. The City of Lawrence has funds available for weatherizing homes throughout Lawrence. Eligible improvements include attic insulation, storm windows and entry door weather-stripping.
In an effort to prepare Lawrence residents for cold weather, the Community Development Division of the Planning and Development Department will administer grant money provided through the Community Development Block Grant. The program has an emphasis on weatherization because when homeowners reduce the amount of outside air entering a home, energy efficiency is increased.
To be eligible for assistance through the weatherization program, homeowners must meet the following requirements:
- The home for which the application is being made cannot have received weatherization assistance from the city since January 1, 1993.
- The home must be owner occupied with no more than two dwelling units.
- Mobile homes are not eligible for this program.
- Annual gross family income cannot exceed the following guidelines:
Family Size Maximum Income
1 $40,050.00
2 $45,800.00
3 $51,500.00
4 $57,200.00
5 $61,800.00
6 $66,400.00
7 $70,950.00
8+ $75,550.00
Grants for energy saving improvements do not require repayments of assistance. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. The deadline for application is 5:00 p.m., August 31, 2012.
Grant applications are available in the Planning and Development Services Offices at 1 Riverfront Plaza, on Level 1, Suite 110 or on the website at www.lawrenceks.org/pds/housing_programs. Call (785) 832-7700 for more information.
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3) Sister Cities group encourages public to see “Orestes” at KU
(Lawrence, Kan.) – The City of Lawrence’s Sister City Advisory Board encourages Lawrence residents to see Euripides “Orestes” this weekend at the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall on the KU Campus.
The performance will be by a group of Kansas University students who recently put on the play in Greece this summer. The performance was part of a Sister City delegation visit to Iniades, Greece, one of Lawrence’s three Sister Cities.
The performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on August 24 and August 25. Tickets are $15 for the public, $10 for students and $14 for seniors and KU employees. They can be purchased at the performance, at kutheatre.com or by calling 864-3982.
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4) Archery classes added to fall programming at nature center
(Lawrence, Kan.) – Whether it’s been the exposure of archery in the recent Olympic Games or the high-level archery skills of a character in Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games, the summer archery program has had patrons asking for more. To meet the demand, Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Prairie Park Nature Center has added several archery opportunities to its fall programming.
Archery Club is open to those 7 years-old to 16 years-old who have taken a Prairie Park Nature Center Beginners Archery class in the past. No exceptions will be made for enrolling in the class. It will be offered 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 12, Oct. 10 and Nov. 14 at Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. Each session is $8.
Archery Club will include scoring practice, archery games and skill building. All equipment is provided. However, participants may bring their own Genesis target bow if they desire. Any personal equipment must meet range specifications. Hunting bows and crossbows are not allowed.
Archery at the nature center is sponsored by the National Archery in the Schools program (NASP).
For more information or to enroll, please contact Prairie Park Nature Center at (785) 832-7980.
In addition, individuals can enroll online at www.lprd.org or visit a Lawrence Parks and Recreation facility, including: Prairie Park Nature Center, the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive or the Administrative Offices in South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.
For more information, please contact Prairie Park Nature Center, at (785) 832-7980.
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