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FOR ONE LUCKY PENNY, A KISS AND A VIP
Parking concerns raised at Eldridge ——
Nearby downtown business owners fear effects of renovation By Nikki Wentling Twitter: @nikkiwentling
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GINGER BARR GIVES HER FOSTER DOG PENNY, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever mix, a kiss on the top of her head Sunday afternoon at the Community Arena at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The two were there to receive a special “VIP dog” award for Penny, who is available for adoption.
Dog show singles out famous runaway “
By Rochelle Valverde
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he Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club’s three-day dog show brought hundreds of dogs, owners and spectators to the Douglas County Fairgrounds over the weekend. Though more
than 600 dogs representing 150 breeds competed, there was still room left in the spotlight for a skittish mixed-breed dog whose story is known to many in Lawrence. Penny, the 2-year-old Labrador retriever mix who inspired a local social media movement after running
away while pregnant in February, was presented with a special “VIP dog” award Sunday. Now living with a new foster family in Auburn, Penny has been attending obedience classes free of charge from the Lawrence
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She was one of the lucky ones that got out. It shows what love and support can do for animals.”
The Eldridge Hotel’s expansion project will close some downtown parking for more than a year and temporarily block sidewalks, according to a plan going before the Lawrence City Commission on CITY COMMISSION Tuesday. The closures have some Inside: Tax downtown business owners break for worried. building “I’ve spoken with some of materials the other businesses on the also up for street, and there’s general condiscussion. cern across the board for all of 2A us,” said Jill Shephard, owner of Ruff House Art at 729 Massachusetts St. Commissioners will consider approving a temporary use of right of way permit that would allow for the closure of on-street parking and a public parking lot at Vermont and Seventh streets. The City Commission will also advise city staff on how to work with the hotel in deciding pedestrian traffic plans.
— Ginger Barr, Penny’s foster mom
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DAR celebrates 125 years of sleuthing, serving By Conrad Swanson
Only in Lawrence: A Monday feature highlighting behindthe-scenes stars and unsung heroes who make Lawrence a special place to live. To suggest someone for a feature, email news@ljworld.com. Put “Only in Lawrence” in the subject line.
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hen she was younger, Annie Merriam heard stories of her ancestors’ involvement with the Revolutionary War. Now she can prove the stories she was told. Through diligently following paper trails, tracking down historic documents and researching her own lineage, Merriam knows that no fewer
than 13 of her relatives took part in the Revolution. After more than 40 years of research, Merriam said, she can place one relative alongside George Washington at the Battle of Valley Forge; another was captured and raised by Native Americans in Kentucky. “I traced it all the way back to the signing of the
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BOB WANDEL, OF LAWRENCE, walks in the rain through Oak Hill Cemetery on April 18 during a Daughters of the American Revolution remembrance service honoring three veterans of the Civil War.
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