October 2011
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An Open Letter in Response to the Proposed...
I am writing to express my concern about the bill banning skateboarders from Lawrence city streets. I work and live in Lawrence, and while I understand the concern for safety and the occasional annoyance, I feel that an all-out ban on street skating could have unintended consequences. I think we need to look at this issue from multiple angles.
We should be considering skateboarding as a form...
whaaathephong:
For quite some time, the topic of moving has been bought up a lot within the conversations between my group of friends. We’re all looking for a new place to leave to. Either far away from this place or closer to those we value. The thing is this whole moving thing will always be a win-lose situation for all of us. Either we’ll be happy that we’re finally moving out of this city or...
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Lawrence aims to force skateboarders off repaved...
By Keith Eddings keddings@eagletribune.com
October 11, 2011
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LAWRENCE — It’s an hour before dusk as Ryan Torres pushes off from the top of Bowdoin Street and glides down the middle into the growing swirl of boys who have come to practice their power slides and kick flips — and to soak up some of the outsider aura that surrounds their sport.
“It’s the smoothest street in...
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Attention seniors! Need a resume for college?
The Greater Lawrence Young Professionals Network will be hosting a resume workshop this month for anyone who could use help creating a first draft of a resume or refining what they already have. Date: Tuesday- October 18thTime: 6-8pmWhere: Lawrence High School Don’t miss out on this great resource. They are there to help you!This workshop is open to all students, not just seniors.
Have you ever thought about becoming a mentor?
Join Family Service, Inc. for our “Mentor For a Day” Event on Oct. 22 (which happens to be National Volunteering Day) from 12 PM-3 PM! It’s a FREE festive event where you can be matched up a child on our wait list. Many children wait several months for a mentor— and this is their chance to have fun with a friend for 1 day!
We will be at a farm, where you can enjoy
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