Politics

Former candidate says he won’t run in 2004

Physician Jeff Colyer says he won’t run in the Republican Party primary for Congress in 2004.

Colyer, a Johnson County plastic surgeon, was defeated in the 2002 GOP primary for the 3rd District seat held by Dennis Moore, D-Kan.

“Right now,” Colyer said, “a congressional race would interfere with my highest priority — (my wife) Ruth and my young daughters.”

Colyer said serving in Congress would be a privilege, but “this is not the right time.”

In 2002, Colyer lost to Republican rival Adam Taff in the primary. Moore defeated Taff in the general election.

Colyer said he was concerned the economy, terrorism, education, federal budget, senior citizens and health care.

Culture

Arts Commission names Phoenix Award winners

The Lawrence Arts Commission announces the 2003 recipients of the eighth annual Phoenix Awards. The recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony at 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.

Lisa Grossman, the artist who created the award trophies, will be present at the ceremony, which is open to the public. The recipients are:

• James S. Ralston, musical arts.
• Diana Dunkley, visual arts.
• Rick Mitchell, visual arts.
• Jennifer Glenn, performing arts.
• Jean Lominska, arts volunteer.
• Judy Billings, special recognition.
• Chris Wolf Edmonds, exceptional artistic achievement.

For more information, contact Michael Tubbs at 832 -7813 or mtubbs@ci.lawrence.ks.us.

Gasoline prices

Pump Patrol seeks deals

The Journal-World has found Lawrence-area gasoline prices as low as $1.35 at Citgo, Ninth and Iowa streets.

If you find a lower price, call 832-7154.