Storm causes damage

Sixty-to-70 mph winds accompanied much-needed rain Sunday night, but they also caused minor damage in the area.

Shannon McCoy, administrative clerk at Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, said Monday he had received about 15 calls regarding broken tree limbs.

McCoy said his department would be picking up limbs that had fallen in the city’s right-of-way, which is generally the area between the sidewalk and street. Any other fallen limbs would need to be handled by the homeowner, he said.

Leon Kidd, of 1906 Edgelea Road, did just that Monday morning. He’s pictured above collecting fallen tree branches in his front yard.

Limbs can be taken to the forestry division’s drop-off site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 1110 Haskell Ave., McCoy said.

Officials at Westar Energy said Sunday night’s storm left 2,500 customers without power. Officials said southwest Lawrence was the largest area affected. Power was restored about 10 p.m. Sunday.

Douglas County Fair opens Wednesday

Arts, crafts and livestock will begin filling Building 21 at Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds today as participants bring their Douglas County Free Fair entries.

Contestants can bring their non-livestock entries from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. today and livestock entries will be accepted from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Non-livestock events will be judged today. The fair will be open to the public by 1 p.m. Wednesday, said Margaret Kalb, executive secretary of the Douglas County Fair Board.

Livestock shows begin Wednesday with the dairy goat show at 8 a.m., poultry show at 8:30 a.m. and swine show at 6 p.m. The petting zoo opens at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Building 10. Jackpot barrel racing will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the rodeo arena and “Borderline Country” will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the blacktop area.

The carnival also will begin Wednesday. It will be open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Bracelets for access to all rides can be purchased for $12 Wednesday through Friday and for $8 Saturday.

Gasoline Prices: Pump Patrol seeks deals

The Journal-World has found a gasoline price as low as $1.36 at Conoco, 1030 N. Third St.

If you find a lower price, call us at 832-7154. Be prepared to leave the name and address of the business and the price. Or visit the Pump Patrol message board at www.ljworld.com/ section/gasoline