Library has openings for teen volunteers

The Lawrence Public Library is seeking volunteers ages 13 to 18 to work in a variety of positions this summer.

Volunteers will shelve returned materials, clean books, help with children’s programs and perform clerical duties. They will work one regularly scheduled two-hour shift per week starting June 1.

The library also is looking for teens to assist with the Chautauqua Youth Camp.

Interested teens should attend a meeting at 7 p.m. today or 2 p.m. Tuesday in the auditorium of the library, 707 Vt. For more information, contact Maria Butler at 843-3833, ext. 123.

Train derails in Argonia, forcing evacuations

Argonia — A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train jumped the tracks Sunday in Argonia, forcing the evacuation of some neighborhoods because of a chemical leak.

No injuries were reported.

Steve Forsberg, a railroad spokesman, said seven cars in a train headed from Chicago to Los Angeles derailed at 1:50 p.m. on tracks just south of Argonia, about 40 miles southwest of Wichita.

Forsberg said two of the 35 cars in the train contained hazardous materials. He said the cause of the derailment was unknown.