Even on winter days, arborists around Lawrence are ascending taut ropes high into trees. When the branches are bare, it’s easier to examine a tree, making this a busy time for certified arborists. While some arborists keep their feet firmly planted on the ground, others work from a bucket truck. But those known as climbing arborists specialize in using ropes to access tree tops to prune, remove deadwood and ...
A remodel of the former Juice Stop at 812 Massachusetts St. should begin this week, transforming the downtown space into Lawrence’s new visitors center. Steve Clark and Jane Huesemann, both with Clark Huesemann architectural firm, gave an update on the 890-square-foot space during a recent Explore Lawrence board meeting. The floor design includes a welcome station, lounge area, kiosk, a small retail area, ...
In early January, when the McFadden Group LLC sent out notices for the 2018 tax season, the tax preparer asked its clients for all of their itemized deduction information — even though it wasn't clear whether they would be able to use it. That will depend on how things turn out with a bill making its way through the Kansas Legislature. Senate Bill 22, a tax reform proposal, could save some people hundreds of ...
At this weekend's Lawrence Home Show, you can fight off the winter blues by getting some ideas for spring landscaping and home improvement projects. For homeowners of all ages, the show will be full of inspiration for all kinds of projects, from the front yard to the back door, said Bobbie Flory, executive director of the Lawrence Home Builders Association, which hosts the annual event. Experts in remodeling, ...
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, a group of volunteers showered the Ballard Community Center in North Lawrence with caring on Thursday, doing all sorts of projects for the early childhood education center. Although the 36 preschoolers at the center went about their typical day, they couldn’t help but be distracted by the many strange faces in the building. Some of the strangers were hanging new blinds in a ...
Mardi Gras is still a few weeks away, but local musicians have already been practicing for the annual parade through downtown Lawrence. This year, Mardi Gras, the day before Lent that's also known as Fat Tuesday, will fall on March 5. “It’s all based on the cycle of the moon,” said Dylan Bassett, a local percussion performer and drummer in the Brass Mob Brass Band. Bassett was referring to how the ...