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Three cats live at Love Garden Sounds, 936 1/2 Massachusetts St. Mickey Roy and Sam are buddies and play all over the store. Ernie is more of a recluse and stays in the back

Alice, a denizen of The Dusty Bookshelf

Alice, a denizen of The Dusty Bookshelf

Stanley lives at Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop, 802 Massachusetts St. He has his own Facebook page and numerous items in the store feature his face, including T-shirts, water bottles and buttons

Allie lives at It's About Time, 816 Massachusetts St. She spends time gazing out the window at people and dogs passing by

Three cats live at Love Garden Sounds, 936 1/2 Massachusetts St. Mickey Roy and Sam are buddies and play all over the store

Three cats live at Love Garden Sounds, 936 1/2 Massachusetts St. Mickey Roy and Sam are buddies and play all over the store. Ernie is more of a recluse and stays in the back

Bailey lives at Kring's Interiors, 634 Massachusetts St. She likes to stake out the candy machine in the shop and she's also an icebreaker for customers who don't always want to talk

In step one, one part water is measured to be mixed with three parts vegetable oil

In step three, food coloring is added to the mixture of vegetable oil and water

In step four, tablets of Alka-Seltzer should be crumbled

In step five, Crenshaw’s daughter Alyssa, 12, adds the Alka-Seltzer to the mixture of vegetable oil, water and food coloring

In step six, the cap should be placed back on the bottle, which should then be inverted and returned quickly to set on the table

Randall Reed pedals away from the Lawrence Community Shelter on June 1. Reed had been staying at the Salvation Army overnight shelter for about three months, but that shelter ceased its operations

Stephen Ilardi, center, an associate professor at Kansas University, jogs with his daughter, Abby, 12, left, and wife, Maria. Ilardi has written a book, “The Depression Cure,” which recommends exercise as one component of the treatment

A photo of Scott Roeder during his senior year at Topeka High in 1976

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The Dog and Pony Show: City Folk: Tanner Walle survives first two years in NYC, celebrates with homecoming gigs
The Morning Rush: Vigil for George Tiller draws 150 to South Park

Polls

Now that the Salvation Army homeless shelter is closed, what should happen in Lawrence to address the issue?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Nothing.		46%
The city should identify and help open a permanent shelter.		28%
The social service agencies and/or churches should work to open a permanent shelter.		19%
A temporary shelter should be opened.		5%
Total	778

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12:00 a.m.

51-year-old man arrested in murder of George Tiller outside his church: J-W Staff and Wire Reports; 11:43 a.m., May 31, 2009 Updated 9:07 p.m.; George Tiller, the controversial Wichita doctor who was at the center of the abortion debate in Kansas, was shot to death this morning as he walked into his church.

Videos: George Tiller shot to death at church
Photo gallery: George Tiller shot to death
Photo gallery: Vigils held in Lawrence, Wichita for George Tiller
Poll: Some have suggested making a donation to abortion-rights group in Tiller’s name. Would you make such a donation?

10:00 a.m.

Incoming chancellor’s colleagues congratulate Kansas: By Chad Lawhorn; June 1, 2009 in print edition on 1A; On this 216-year-old campus in the heart of the South, there’s a low-lying stone table atop the plaza grass. Come to find out, it is much like Kansas University’s newly selected chancellor — easy to overlook but extremely meaningful.

Videos: Chancellor Robert Hemenway replacement search
Photo gallery: Bernadette Gray-Little is greeted by the community
Special coverage: KU selects Bernadette Gray-Little as 17th chancellor

10:00 a.m.

Swimmers should know their aquatic limits: By Christine Metz; June 1, 2009 in print edition on 5A; The swimming season started with joyful cries of delight last weekend as children cooled off in pools and lakes across the region. But beneath the surface of summertime’s quintessential activity lie some very serious risks.

2:00 p.m.

Ironman attracts military members: By George Diepenbrock; June 1, 2009 in print edition on 3A; Army Maj. Neil Snyder hasn’t had a shortage of excitement during the last decade. Snyder, 32, who is stationed at Fort Leavenworth’s Command and General Staff College, has been deployed overseas five times since 2002. He served in Afghanistan twice in 2002 and has done three tours in Iraq — in 2003, 2005 and 2006.

6:00 p.m.

Working hard for the money: By Marlo Angell; June 1, 2009; For 18-year-old Kati Wheatley, being a lifeguard runs in the family.

All stories

Birds endure innoculations: By Janet Reid; June 1, 2009; Nine of the Prairie Park Nature Center birds received shots to prevent west nile virus.
Basehor names interim city administrator: June 1, 2009; Two weeks ago, the former Basehor city administrator resigned. An interim administrator has now been named.
Common cents: Keep your lawn lush: By Lori Carson; June 1, 2009; Here are some ideas on keeping a lawn that’s lush and green instead of parched and brown.
Kidcast: Katie Trumble: June 1, 2009; The record high for June 1 is 101 degrees in 1934. The record low is 45 in 2001.
6Sports Top Six: By Kevin Romary; June 1, 2009; The top six local sports plays from the past week.
Area residents respond to Tiller’s slaying with donations, other support: By Brianne Pfannenstiel; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A5; Whether it’s holding vigils, debating online or donating to charity, area residents are finding ways to make their voices heard after the murder of Dr. George Tiller, whose Wichita clinic was one of only three in the nation to perform late-term abortions.
KU gearing up for new capital campaign as new chancellor comes aboard: By Andy Hyland; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A3; Matching a priority identified by Kansas University’s incoming chancellor, KU Endowment officials have been planning for a new capital campaign.
Douglas County sees first case of swine flu: By Jesse Fray; 04:09 p.m., June 1, 2009 Updated 04:47 p.m. in print edition on A3; An adult in Douglas County has been diagnosed with swine flu, state health officials said Monday afternoon.
Authorities protecting Colorado doctor after Tiller killing: Associated Press; June 1, 2009; Federal agents have stepped up protection of a Boulder abortion doctor after an abortion provider in Kansas was gunned down in church, authorities said Monday. Police said the U.S. Marshals Service has taken the lead in providing security for Dr. Warren Hern, whose Boulder clinic is one of a few in the nation that provides late-term abortions.
Local law enforcement officers to participate in torch run for Special Olympics: By Jesse Fray; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A3; Special Olympics athletes from Douglas County and other areas of the state will convene later this week in Wichita for the 2009 Summer Games.
Trinity In-Home Care to open a licensed, drop-in child care center in Lawrence: By Karrey Britt; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A1; The nonprofit home health agency, 2201 W. 25th St., Suite Q, is planning to lease a 2,800-square-foot building near Sixth Street and Kasold Drive for the two programs. It is in the midst of obtaining a state license for the drop-in child care center.
KU football to play UTEP, Duke on national TV: J-W Staff Reports; 12:59 p.m., June 1, 2009 Updated 03:41 p.m. in print edition on B3; The Jayhawks’ Sept. 12 game against UTEP, which will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. in El Paso, Texas, will be televised on CBS College Sports (Sunflower Broadband channel 143), while their 11 a.m. game against Duke on Sept. 19 will air on the VERSUS network (Sunflower Broadband channels 38, 238 HD).
Temporary facility to accommodate homeless overnight as Salvation Army shelter closes: By George Diepenbrock; 12:10 p.m., June 1, 2009 Updated 01:20 p.m. in print edition on A1; Lawrence now has one overnight shelter to serve the city’s homeless population. For the first time Monday night, dozens of people slept on mats in the building that houses the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen, 221 W. 10th St., at the First Christian Church.
Absent plea deal, trial in car chase that injured officer to begin next week: By George Diepenbrock; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A5; Prosecutors have not tried to negotiate a plea deal with a Topeka woman accused of striking a Lawrence police officer with her car during a chase in December.
Operation Rescue claims Tiller murder suspect was never a member: Associated Press; June 1, 2009; The leader of Operation Rescue says a man suspected of fatally shooting abortion doctor George Tiller is not affiliated with the anti-abortion group.
Kansas AG honored for support of national guard: Associated Press; June 1, 2009; Attorney General Steve Six has been honored for his support of the Kansas National Guard.
General Motors joins Chrysler in seeking Bankruptcy Court protection: Associated Press; June 1, 2009; General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday as part of the Obama administration’s plan to shrink the automaker to a sustainable size and give a majority ownership stake to the federal government.
Suspect in Tiller murder returned to Wichita: Attorney General orders increased security for ‘certain individuals and groups’; Operation Rescue says Roeder ‘never a member’; Associated Press; 07:38 a.m., June 1, 2009 Updated 12:52 p.m.; A man suspected of fatally shooting abortion doctor George Tiller in church was in jail Monday while investigators sought to learn more about his background, including his possible connections to anti-abortion groups.
Moving options: Gather your friends or get out your checkbook; By Mark Boyle; June 1, 2009; Good friends are great for favors now and then — and it seems they are always called on for moving day.
Baseball card collections: forgotten art?: By Annalise Flynn; June 1, 2009; If you are looking for baseball cards in Lawrence — and odds are you’re not — good luck.
Incoming chancellor’s colleagues congratulate Kansas: Gray-Little’s influence at North Carolina called ‘integral part’ of school’s history; By Chad Lawhorn; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A1; On this 216-year-old campus in the heart of the South, there’s a low-lying stone table atop the plaza grass. Come to find out, it is much like Kansas University’s newly selected chancellor — easy to overlook but extremely meaningful.
Swimmers should know their aquatic limits: By Christine Metz; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A5; The swimming season started with joyful cries of delight last weekend as children cooled off in pools and lakes across the region. But beneath the surface of summertime’s quintessential activity lie some very serious risks.
Carrington group shines in debut: By Megan Helm - Special to the Journal-World; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A4; Take 24 professional voices from around the country, hand them some of the most challenging unaccompanied choral music from the last six centuries, give them one week to rehearse and three days with the conductor, and then record a CD and film a documentary about the experience.
Nude fashion needn’t be too neutral: By Caitlin Donnelly; June 1, 2009; Nude is this summer’s hottest neutral. After wearing shades of black and grey all winter, this natural hue is refreshing.
New self-help books inspiring in troubled times: Associated Press; June 1, 2009; Finding a better job. Staying calm. Reinventing yourself. In these tough times, there’s a wealth of books offering the silver lining you may be desperately seeking.
Stop feeding emotions: McClatchy Newspapers; June 1, 2009; When the going gets rough, many of us head to the fridge. True, eating a slice of double-fudge cake can temporarily distract you from your feelings, and some foods actually boost brain chemicals that make you feel better, but it’s not a good crutch to rely on.
Lions lucky, talented: By Chuck Woodling; June 1, 2009 in print edition on B1; Looking back on Lawrence High’s run to the state baseball title.
Working hard for the money: Experts say Lawrence teens can find jobs despite tight market; By Marlo Angell; June 1, 2009; For 18-year-old Kati Wheatley, being a lifeguard runs in the family.
Libraries no longer havens of quietude: ‘Shhh’ is so passé as increased use of interactive material raises noise level; By Brianne Pfannenstiel; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A3; It’s a busy morning at the Lawrence Public Library. Children are noisily filing in, waiting to sign up for the Summer Reading Program. Parents are talking among themselves while leading their cooing toddlers to storytime, while older patrons sit huddled around a group of laptops.
That’s a lot of ball: Texas wins in 25 innings: Associated Press; June 1, 2009 in print edition on B1; Texas outlasted Boston College, 3-2, in 25 innings — the longest game in NCAA history.
Nadal knocked out of French Open: Soderling pulls off one biggest upsets in tennis history; Associated Press; June 1, 2009 in print edition on B2; For 31 matches, Rafael Nadal ruled the red clay of Roland Garros, boasting an unbeaten record and an unbreakable will.
KU football offers half-season packages: J-W Staff Reports; June 1, 2009 in print edition on B3; Two half-season ticket packages are now available for the 2009 Kansas University football season. The Rock package includes games against Duke (Sept. 19), Iowa State (October 10) and Oklahoma (October 24). The Chalk package includes games against Duke (Sept. 19), Southern Mississippi (September 26) and Nebraska (November 14). Each package costs $150. For more information go to kuathletics.com.
Chisox complete sweep of Royals: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; June 1, 2009 in print edition on B3; Even with Zack Greinke on the mound, the Royals lost to the White Sox, 7-4.
Ironman attracts military members: By George Diepenbrock; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A3; Army Maj. Neil Snyder hasn’t had a shortage of excitement during the last decade. Snyder, 32, who is stationed at Fort Leavenworth’s Command and General Staff College, has been deployed overseas five times since 2002. He served in Afghanistan twice in 2002 and has done three tours in Iraq — in 2003, 2005 and 2006.
On the record: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A4; Marriage licenses and divorces granted by Douglas County District Court.
Meals on Wheels needs summer substitute drivers: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A4; Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to serve as substitute drivers for the summer. Volunteers will deliver approximately seven meals on a route to senior citizens living throughout the Lawrence area. If you are available to help, contact 4mealsonwheels@sbcglobal.net.
Vermont Towers seeks volunteer for chair exercises: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A4; Vermont Towers needs someone to lead chair exercises for the elderly from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The class focuses on low-impact balance and strength-building exercises, and training will be provided. If you can help all three days or just one, call Diane at 843-0047 or send e-mail to vermonttowerssc@sbcglobal.net.
Volunteers sought for landscaping: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A4; Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation and Hospice Care is looking for eight to 10 volunteers interested in helping with some landscaping needs at its Care Cottage residential and hospice care facility. Volunteers must enjoy working outdoors and be able to do light digging, mulching and planting.
Community Theatre calls for volunteers: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Lawrence Community Theatre needs volunteers to help with its show “Crazy For You,” which begins Friday and runs through June 21. Ushers, bartenders, bakers and box office volunteers are needed. Bartenders and box office volunteers should plan to be at the theater one hour before showtime, and ushers should arrive a half-hour before showtime.
Last survivor of ‘unsinkable’ Titanic dies in England at 97: By Meera Selva and Jill Lawless - Associated Press Writers; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; Millvina Dean, who as a baby was wrapped in a sack and lowered into a lifeboat in the frigid North Atlantic, died Sunday, having been the last survivor of 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic. She was 97 years old, and she died where she had lived — in Southampton, England, the city her family had tried to leave behind when it took the ship’s ill-fated maiden voyage, bound for America.
General Motors plans to file for bankruptcy, White House says: By Jim Kuhnhenn and Ken Thomas - Associated Press Writers; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; General Motors, the humbled auto giant that has been part of American life for more than 100 years, will file for bankruptcy protection today in a deal that will give taxpayers a 60 percent ownership stake and expand the government’s reach into big business.
Wedding plans stopped, Egyptian cuts off penis: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; A 25-year-old Egyptian man cut off his own penis to spite his family after he was refused permission to marry a girl from a lower class family, police reported Sunday. After unsuccessfully petitioning his father for two years to marry the girl, the man heated up a knife and sliced off his reproductive organ, said a police official.
U.S. efforts on Cuba to be tested at meeting: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; A diplomatic tug-of-war over Cuba’s outcast status in the Organization of American States takes center stage at the group’s meeting this week in Honduras, testing U.S. efforts to engage the communist nation. Numerous Latin American countries are pushing to reverse the 1962 expulsion of Cuba from the 34-country group, although the Cuban government insists it has no interest in returning.
Legal battle to reveal challenges in plan: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; A session of the Guantanamo war crimes court that began Sunday will likely show the difficulties President Barack Obama faces in changing the system and closing the prison by January. The case in question, of a Canadian charged with killing an American soldier, is stalled by infighting among lawyers.
Reports: Missile arrives at launch site: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; North Korea has shifted its most advanced long-range missile — capable of reaching Alaska — to a new west coast launch site near the border with China, reports said today, in a move that threatens to further escalate tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Geithner says global recession losing force: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A2; Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said today that the global recession seemed to be losing force but that it will be critical for the United States and China to institute major economic reforms to put the world on a more sustained footing.
Conan is more than ready for his close-up: By Kevin McDonough; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A9; Conan O’Brien takes over “The Tonight Show” (10:35 p.m., NBC) after waiting five years for the job. The lanky late-night host and former “Simpsons” writer inked a deal to take over “Tonight” back in 2004. Some have worried aloud that Conan may be too quirky, too East Coast, too Harvard Lampoon, too fill-in-the-blank to successfully inherit “The Tonight Show,” a place considered the gold standard of talk since Johnny Carson took over from Jack Paar back in 1962.
Despite historic feats, Haydn plays second fiddle to Mozart: By George Jahn - Associated Press Writer; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A9; Mostly Mozart. Hardly Haydn. Joseph Haydn died 200 years ago Sunday, and Austria has been officially marking the occasion with hundreds of concerts, exhibitions and other events dedicated to the music and memory of one of the country’s greatest sons.
Muslims want tangible change from Obama: By Hadeel Al-Shalchi and Karin Laub - Associated Press Writers; June 1, 2009 in print edition on B10; Respect for Islam, a prescription for Palestinian statehood and assurances of a speedy U.S. pullout from Iraq — that’s what Muslims from Morocco to Malaysia say they want to hear from President Barack Obama this week when he addresses them from this Arab capital.
U.S. sees Swat Valley fight as test of Pakistan’s mettle: By Nahal Toosi - Associated Press Writer; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A10; Pakistan says it is close to beating the Taliban in the Swat Valley, but battlefield success alone does not equal victory: Militant commanders are still at large, local governments and police forces have been decimated and millions of residents are displaced from their homes.
Immune therapies finally working against cancer: Associated Press; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A1; First there was surgery, then chemotherapy and radiation. Now, doctors have overcome 30 years of false starts and found success with a fourth way to fight cancer: using the body’s natural defender, the immune system. The approach is called a cancer vaccine, although it treats the disease rather than prevents it.
King James will learn valuable lesson: By Patrick McManamon - Akron Beacon Journal; June 1, 2009 in print edition on B2; There was a special bond between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the fans this season. A loss in the Eastern Conference finals to the Orlando Magic does not change that.
Brave Afghan women deserve support: By Trudy Rubin; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A7; In April, a group of brave Afghan women held a public demonstration in Kabul against a new marriage law — a law that would have reintroduced Taliban-era restrictions on women and would have legitimized marital rape. Their stand and the work of courageous women in parliament, backed by protests from Western governments and human-rights groups, led Afghan President Hamid Karzai to remand the law for further study.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for June 1, 1909: “More than 5,000 sheep and goats were unloaded at Bismarck Grove today and will be fed there before being sent on to the Kansas City market. This was the first of a detachment of four or five trainloads to be sent here in the next few weeks for feeding.”
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A7; Mike Elwell had laid down his judge’s gavel in favor of his sculptor tools. Elwell, 41, officially left his post as Douglas County associate district judge to pursue another career, bronze sculpting, which he had done professionally for many years. Replacing him on the bench was Jean Shepherd.
Burris a sticky problem for Democrats: By David Broder; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A7; When he was elected president, Barack Obama inherited Harry Reid as the Senate majority leader; the choice was not in his hands. When the Illinois Democrat was elevated to the White House, Reid inherited Roland Burris as the Senate successor to Obama. Reid almost certainly would have preferred someone else.
Wipe it off: Forget looking pleasant on that driver’s license. American Gothic is a new requirement.; J-W Editorials; June 1, 2009 in print edition on A7; Who dreams up some of this stuff? Too many people don’t have enough to keep them productively busy or lack the guidance to channel their energy in sensible directions. The photos that are taken for driver’s licenses have long been a joke. One television performer said she went back to the examiner three times to get a better shot and the subsequent ones were so bad she was glad to settle for the original, which she thought she hated.
Pump patrol: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.39 at several stations.
Grandparents’ rights are topic of class: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Kansas Children’s Service League is offering a free presentation, “Kinship Networking: Grandparents’ Rights and Legal Options,” from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2700 Lawrence Ave. The networking class is designed to provide assistance, guidance and encouragement to parents, grandparents and other relatives who are raising children.
Lemonade sales raise cancer research funds: June 1, 2009 in print edition on A3; More than 700 volunteers, including young cancer survivors and their families, will be selling lemonade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Hy-Vee stores to raise money for pediatric cancer research. The effort is part of a larger organization called Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.
Repair brick patio mortar to prevent water damage: By Linda Cottin; June 1, 2009; Repairing the mortar joints between walkway or patio bricks is easier than you think.
A summer on the move: Lawrence classes, teams keep kids busy; By Marlo Angell; June 1, 2009; While this season is a great time to unwind, it can also be a time of enrichment and personal growth. And as the school year comes to a close, the doors open up for a variety of activities right here in the Lawrence area.
Table trends: You’ll like these green looks while entertaining friends this summer; By Lou Ann Thomas; June 1, 2009; It’s time to fire up the grill, pack the picnic basket and head outside for some outdoor dining. For those who wish to set a fun and festive outdoor table, whether on the deck or at the lake, there are some new dinnerware items to consider.
Pet post: June 1, 2009; How to avoid dog bites.
Eminem (music review): June 1, 2009; Every summer, some character from a past blockbuster comes back to entertain yet again. They tease with the notion that this time will be just as thrilling as the last — but usually disappoint. Last year it was Indiana Jones. This year, it’s Eminem’s Slim Shady.
‘True Blood’ (DVD review): June 1, 2009; Maybe you’ve read the Charlaine Harris novels on which it’s based. Maybe the premise — publicly outed vampires fighting for acceptance as a race of people in modern-day New Orleans — intrigues you. Maybe you simply have “Twilight”-instilled vampire fever.
‘The Ex-Mrs. Hedge Fund’ (book review): June 1, 2009; Holland (Holly) Talbott, her husband, Tim, and son, Miles, live in a luxury apartment with a view of parades on Fifth Avenue.
Taking time for reflection benefits everyone: By Jena and Ed Bloch; June 1, 2009; “Only when the clamor of the outside world is silenced will you be able to hear the deeper vibration. Listen carefully.” — Sarah Ban Breathnach
Dress up your lunch plans with a trendy tote: Associated Press; June 1, 2009; Bringing lunch from home is the workplace trend, but the brown bag is so yesterday.
Kids call it like they see it, usually without a filter: By Meghan Bahn; June 1, 2009; “You smell like ham!” This is not the type of assessment one wants to hear first thing in the morning.
Jayni’s Kitchen: Herb-crusted pork chops: By Jayni Carey; June 1, 2009; Cut each pork chop in half to make two servings. Trim excess fat from the pork chops, if desired.
Recreate the ‘Sesame Street’: McClatchy Newspapers; June 1, 2009; First lady Michelle Obama paid a visit to “Sesame Street” earlier this month to discuss nutrition and exercise with Elmo. She said it’s the best thing she’s done since her arrival in the White House.
Toddler tunes: Program offers new type of music education; By Terry Rombeck; June 1, 2009; Karen Abraham takes a drum down from a shelf and sets it on the floor. It doesn’t take long for the instrument to become surrounded by children — and for the room to be filled with banging sounds.
Hole in one: Golf course superintendent lands perfect job; By Eileen Roddy; June 1, 2009; “My elders have taught me so much, and I’m still learning from them,” says Darin Pearson, 39, Alvamar Country Club’s private golf course superintendent.

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