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Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life May 5, 2023 - 3:35 pm

‘Purple house’ family flooded with Lawrence community support after anonymous letters

by Chansi Long

After speaking out about anonymous letters critical of their purple home in the West Hills neighborhood, the Bonura family has seen an outpouring of love from the Lawrence community, and they’re leveraging the ordeal into something positive.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life April 26, 2023 - 5:53 pm

Military family new to Lawrence disheartened by West Hills neighbors’ response to paint job

by Chansi Long

A military family, the Bonuras looked forward to settling down in Lawrence. But they’ve been surprised and disheartened recently by anonymous letters their West Hills neighbors have sent, objecting to the colors the family painted their home.

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