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Gov. Mark Parkinson, left, and Earl Watkins, president and chief executive officer of Sunflower Electric Power Corp

Kansas University freshmen Lizzy Alonzi, Tulsa, Okla., front, and Kirstin Brown, Garnett, laugh as two yearling goats, Suzey, front, and Ralph, compete for attention and a handful of kibble Monday in the lawn of the Spencer Museum of Art

Bishop Seabury Academy freshman Kansas Fiori-Brown returns a serve during a doubles match with sophomore Skyler Malone against Maranatha Academy junior Bryan Thomas and sophomore Drew Swank Monday, May 4, 2009 at Seabury

Wang photographs people interacting with the animals Monday. His conceptual installation “Up/Down” deals with several topics including the ideas of cultivation and consumption

Elsa Carrillo, 3, uses a Knork to eat her plate of spaghetti during an outdoor lunch at Mad Greek Restaurant, 907 Mass. The Mad Greek is one local establishment that has started using Knork flatware

Courtney Huhn, left, a second-year Kansas University medical student, and Dr. Mary McDonald, right, a geriatrician with the KU Medical Center, consult last week with Mary Williams, a resident at Kansas City Presbyterian Manor in Kansas City, Kan

Kansas City’s Mark Teahen plows into Minnesota’s Jose Morales (58) as he is thrown out at home while trying to score from first on a double by Jose Guillen in the eighth inning. Regardless, the Royals won, 7-5, Sunday in Minneapolis

Big Biscuit, member of the Kansas City Disc Dog team, makes a catch during the 2009 Hyperflight Skyhoundz Canine Disc Championships on Sunday, May 3, 2009, at South Park

Maria and Jeff Snyder, Lawrence, watch their one-year-old son, Jeff, play with their dog, Maggie, during the 2009 Hyperflight Skyhoundz Canine Disc Championships on Sunday, May 3, 2009, at South Park

Isabella Flannery, 2, from Kansas City, Mo., didn’t compete on Sunday, but the disc in her hand attracted the attention of a couple of dogs in South Park

Max, of the Kansas City Disc Dog team, gets a running start on a throw from Jesse Silvey. They competed as a team Sunday in the 2009 Hyperflight Skyhoundz Canine Disc Championships

Wade Rush, Lawrence, and his dog Jack perform during the 2009 Hyperflight Skyhoundz Canine Disc Championship on Sunday at South Park. Dogs competed in two events, the distance/accuracy competition and a freestyle event

A child rests in a drainage channel beside tents in a refugee camp Sunday in Peshawar, Pakistan

Jack Ely, co-founder of The Kingsmen and best known for his 1963 rendition of “Louie, Louie,” plays his Fender bass guitar at his small horse ranch in Terre Bonne, Ore

Former U.S. Sens. Elizabeth and Bob Dole are introduced at the Lied Center on Kansas University’s West Campus. The Doles spoke in the Dole Lecture Series on Sunday

Artist Karen Pritchett, Columbia, Mo., greets guests to her art stall during the 48th annual Art in the Park on Sunday, May 3, 2009, at South Park

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The day in photos, May 4, 2009

Jayhawk Invitational 2009

Dogs have their day in the park

Lawrence Art Guild holds 48th Annual Art in the Park

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The Morning Rush: Several counties planning to sue state over improper distribution of funds

Polls

Were you surprised that one week after former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius left for Washington, D.C., that Gov. Mark Parkinson reached a deal with Sunflower Electric Power Co. to build a coal-fired power plant in southwest Kansas?

Poll results

Response	Percent
I was not surprised		53%
I was surprised		41%
I’m not sure		4%
Total	1073

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12:00 a.m.

Farmers’ Market fans flock to opening: By Christine Metz; May 3, 2009 in print edition on 1B; James Snow worked until dark picking as much lettuce and spinach as he could Friday night.

Photo gallery: Farmers’ Market grand opening 2009

6:00 a.m.

Doles reflect on lifetimes of service in encouraging public involvement: By Lindsey Slater; May 4, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Former Sens. Bob and Elizabeth Dole began the 2009 Dole Lecture on Sunday afternoon by remembering Jack Kemp, Dole’s 1996 vice presidential running mate, who died Saturday after a battle with cancer. “He was one of those Republicans who wanted to make the party bigger for the right reasons,” Bob Dole said. “He’s just a good guy and a good friend.”

Video: Doles remember Jack Kemp, discuss public service at lecture

10:00 a.m.

South Park becomes canvas for annual work of art: May 4, 2009 in print edition on 3A; The Lawrence Art Guild on Sunday held its 48th annual Art in the Park in South Park. More than 100 artists were set up in booths displaying and selling their work. The guild receives 10 percent of the artists’ profits at the end of the day. This year’s goal was $5,000; Art in the Park is the guild’s largest fundraiser of the year.

Video: Art in the Park attracts local artists, residents
Photo gallery: Lawrence Art Guild holds 48th Annual Art in the Park

2:00 p.m.

Sertoma BBQ fires up Saturday: By Christine Metz; May 4, 2009 in print edition on 5A; The cooks at the Sertoma 48 BarBQ contest will all be grilling, but the end product — whether the meat is rubbed, smoked, marinated or glazed — is a different story. “It might all be pork butt, but they have a different spin and flavor,” coordinator Sandra Studley said.

6:00 p.m.

‘I’m proud to be a soccer mom, frankly’: Don’t expect to find these local parents on the sidelines: By Janet Reid; May 4, 2009; They may drive mini-vans or SUVs and haul their kids to and from soccer practice, but don’t you dare call these mothers “soccer moms.” “I am what I am,” 45-year-old Lawrence mom Colleen Harrell says. “I drive an SUV. I have soccer and softball stickers all over it. If that’s a bad thing, then, oh well.”

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Do not feed the artwork? Grazers part of new installation: By Mark Boyle; May 4, 2009; A Chinese artist is using animals to connect with KU students and show similarities between the United States and China.
6Sports Top Six: By Andrew Baker; May 4, 2009; Every Monday, 6News staff compile the area’s top six sports plays from the previous week.
KU student comes in second on ‘Jeopardy!’: By Andy Hyland; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; Mark Petterson’s knowledge of the “Lord of the Rings” books, the University of Florida’s football team and the metric system wasn’t enough to push him past a fellow “Jeopardy!” contestant from the University of Missouri.
Kindergarteners learn a thing or two about banking: By Lindsey Slater; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; Broken Arrow School kindergartners got their money’s worth in a lesson on banking. Here’s what some kindergartners know about money:
Baldwin City man accused of shooting his neighbor placed on probation: By Jesse Fray; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; A Baldwin City man accused of shooting his neighbor in the head has been placed on probation.
Fire department seeking grant funding to help residents buy smoke detectors: By Chad Lawhorn; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; When fire and medical crews were inspecting homes three years ago to ensure dangerous gas fumes had not seeped into houses, they also checked for something else: Working smoke detectors. What they found was that 30 percent of the houses didn’t have a single working detector.
City Commission will consider future of KU football gameday shuttle: By Chad Lawhorn; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; The future of a Kansas University football shuttle service that takes fans from downtown Lawrence to Memorial Stadium is up for discussion by the Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday. Commissioners are being asked by staff members to consider charging for the service, which last year was provided for free to users.
Jury selected in decade-old rape case: By Janet Reid; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; Prosecutors said it was a single fingerprint from a man’s left pinkie that helped Lawrence police crack a decade-old rape case. Now, the 36-year-old man who is accused of leaving that print is on trial, charged with raping a then-21-year-old Kansas University student in May 1997.
Thompson earns Big 12 player of week honors: J-W Staff Reports; 04:36 p.m., May 4, 2009 Updated 12:00 a.m.; Kansas University sophomore Tony Thompson on Monday earned the Big 12 player of the week award for games played April 27-May 3.
State reaches agreement to enable one coal plant to be built at Holcomb: Parkinson agrees to build single facility with ‘green’ offsets; By Scott Rothschild; 03:43 p.m., May 4, 2009 Updated 08:11 a.m. in print edition on A1; The State of Kansas and Sunflower Electric Power Co. have reached an agreement resolving ongoing litigation over whether coal-fired power plants will be built in southwest Kansas.
Area residents warned not to fall for credit card e-mail scam: By Jesse Fray; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; Douglas County residents are being warned about a recent e-mail scam asking people to sign up for a credit card program.
Senate cancels budget debate as work on compromise progresses: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; 02:56 p.m., May 4, 2009 Updated 11:08 p.m. in print edition on A1; The Senate has canceled a debate on spending cuts and revenue-raising measures so members can try to come up with a compromise to balance Kansas’ next budget.
Soldier finds calling in KU’s Wounded Warrior program: By Andy Hyland; May 4, 2009; Ari Jean-Baptiste is one of seven students enrolled in Kansas University’s Wounded Warrior program, a partnership between the university and the U.S. Army.
Swine flu could be taking root in Kansas, health officials say: Associated Press; May 4, 2009; The state has another case of swine flu and it could indicated the virus is taking root, Kansas health officials said Monday.
Recruit Wall charged with breaking and entering: Associated Press; 12:54 p.m., May 4, 2009 Updated 03:09 p.m.; One of the nation’s most sought-after basketball recruits has been charged with a misdemeanor breaking and entering after police found him walking out of a vacant house in North Carolina, police said Monday.
State employees could suffer under proposal: By Scott Rothschild; May 4, 2009; State employees aren’t out of the woods yet by any means.
Parkinson not so sure KTEC should be abolished: By Scott Rothschild; May 4, 2009 in print edition on B7; Gov. Mark Parkinson’s view of what should happen to a state economic development agency is different than that of his predecessor, Kathleen Sebelius. Parkinson said he is willing to allow a less-funded Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp. to exist for now, while Sebelius wanted to eliminate the agency entirely.
Sorry, hoops-heads: Baseball king in this town: By Tom Keegan; May 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; Lawrence long has been a basketball hotbed, but for natives and move-ins, it’s a baseball town.
Historic mother: Tour marks sacrifice: By Sarah Henning; May 4, 2009; The day before you celebrate your own mother, the Lawrence Arts Center invites you to honor a mother you’ve never met.
Pump N Run ‘n’ done: Iowa team ends K.C.’s mastery; By Jesse Temple; May 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; All-Iowa Attack beat KC Pump N Run, 76-72, in the championship game of the 17-under division of the Jayhawk Invitational.
Flu could slow economic recovery: By Andres Oppenheimer - The Miami Herald; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; Unless it is contained shortly, the Mexican swine flu outbreak that is sounding alarm bells across the world is likely to have long-term economic, law enforcement and political consequences on both sides of the U.S.-Mexican border.
Bar association admits new attorneys: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A5; The Kansas Bar Association hosted a champagne reception April 24 to honor 139 new admittees to the Kansas bar. The reception immediately followed the swearing-in ceremony in Topeka. The following individuals successfully passed the Kansas bar exam and were eligible to be sworn in before the Kansas Supreme Court.
Relay for Life seeks post-walk volunteers: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; Relay for Life will be on June 12-13 at South Junior High School, 2734 La. This year canned goods will be used to anchor the paper sacks in the luminaria display. Relay for Life needs six to 10 volunteers to come on Saturday morning to help break down the luminarias and load the canned goods for transport to food pantries. Work will begin when the relay ends, at 7 in the morning.
Lawrence students committed to yearbooks in a Facebook era: By Aly Van Dyke; May 4, 2009; Facebook lets people tell their friends how much they mean to them every day. It lets friends post and comment on photos. It facilitates inside jokes and helps people meet new friends. It records the passing of the year day by day, minute by minute.
Retool your body image: By Jena and Ed Bloch; May 4, 2009; Unfortunately, how most of us relate to our bodies is more Simon Cowell than Paula Abdul.
Sooners salvage finale: OU clips Kansas, 10-9 in 10 innings; Jayhawks still claim series, 2 games to 1; J-W Staff Reports; May 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; Oklahoma won the third game of its baseball series with Kansas, 10-9 in 10 innings.
Dancing doll rings in Cinco de Mayo: By McClatchy Newspapers; May 4, 2009; Although Cinco de Mayo is not considered a major holiday in the United States, it is very important to some of the more than 22 million Hispanic Americans who live in this country.
Kansas softball falls in finale: J-W Staff Reports; May 4, 2009 in print edition on B3; Kansas University’s softball team fell to Iowa State, 3-1, in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Atlanta routs Miami, closes out series: Associated Press; May 4, 2009 in print edition on B5; The final blowout went to Atlanta, so it’s the Hawks who’ll get a shot at LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Royals rally for win: Associated Press; May 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; The Royals came back for a 7-5 victory over the Twins.
Sertoma BBQ fires up Saturday: By Christine Metz; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A5; The cooks at the Sertoma 48 BarBQ contest will all be grilling, but the end product — whether the meat is rubbed, smoked, marinated or glazed — is a different story. “It might all be pork butt, but they have a different spin and flavor,” coordinator Sandra Studley said.
Lawrence Arts Center needs help with Ball D’Artes 2009: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Lawrence Arts Center needs approximately 100 volunteers on the evening on Saturday, June 13, to assist with the Ball D’Artes 2009: Divas and Gentes. The event runs from 7 p.m. to midnight, and there are three different volunteer shifts — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., and 9 p.m. to midnight. Volunteers may work more than one shift.
Habitat For Humanity looking for several committee members: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; Habitat For Humanity is looking for members for the following committees: communications, construction, faith relations, family selection, family support, finance, fund development, ReStore and site selection.
Lawrence Community Garden Project needs springtime help: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Lawrence Community Garden Project, 921 Miss., needs volunteers to assist with repairing and painting the fence around the garden, pulling weeds and organizing garden materials. Contact Rachael at 865-5030 or youth@rhvc.org.
Youth ensemble seeks summer volunteers: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Lawrence Youth Ensemble seeks volunteers to assist its summer theater camp, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekday afternoons June 1-12 in South Park. Volunteers will be paired with small groups of children to play theater games and encourage imaginative play. No theater experience is necessary.
On the record: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; Police arrested a 20-year-old Lawrence man Sunday morning on charges of burglary, theft and criminal damage to property. He was booked into jail at 1:10 a.m. on $4,250 bond. The incident occurred at Blalock Hall, 155 Indian Ave., at Haskell Indian Nations University.
Tensions threaten peace with Taliban: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A6; Pakistan’s army and the Taliban blamed each other Sunday for a rise in tensions that threatened to destroy a much-criticized peace deal, just days before the Pakistani president heads to Washington for talks with President Barack Obama.
Buffett shares lessons of economic turmoil: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A6; Billionaires Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger said Sunday the most important lessons of the recent financial turmoil are that companies should borrow less and build a system that imposes severe disincentives for failure. Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s top two executives offered that frank assessment of what led to the current recession at a news conference held a day after 35,000 attended the company’s annual meeting in Omaha.
Edwards’ spending in campaign now under investigation: By Mike Baker - Associated Press Writer; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A6; His once-prominent political career is buried, and the turmoil of his marriage is playing out in public. Now, John Edwards is facing a federal inquiry. The two-time Democratic presidential candidate acknowledged Sunday that investigators are assessing how he spent his campaign funds — a subject that could carry his extramarital affair from the tabloids to the courtroom.
Kansas swine flu cases likely to jump: Associated Press; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Kansas officials say they have two more “presumptively confirmed” cases of swine flu in the state. If verified by federal labs, it would raise the number of Kansas cases to four, with one probable case in Johnson County still awaiting further testing.
New swine flu cases found in Europe, U.S., Latin America: By James Anderson - Associated Press Writer; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; The swine flu epidemic spread deeper into the United States, Europe and Latin America — and in Canada, back to pigs — even as Mexico’s government hinted Sunday it may soon be time to reopen businesses and schools in the nation where the outbreak likely began.
Fiat eyes new company with GM Europe, Chrysler: By Nicole Winfield and Tom Krisher - Associated Press Writers; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Fiat Group SpA confirmed Sunday that it is in talks to buy most of General Motors Corp.’s European operations, taking another step toward creating a global automotive powerhouse. Fiat also said it is evaluating the possible spinoff of its auto business to form the core of a new company.
Supermarket magnate wins presidential vote: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Conservative supermarket magnate Ricardo Martinelli won Panama’s presidential election in a landslide Sunday, promising to guide the country through the world economic crisis and an ambitious expansion of the Panama Canal.
Wolves no longer protected in N. Rockies: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Wolves in parts of the Northern Rockies and the Great Lakes region come off the endangered species list today, opening them to public hunts in some states for the first time in decades. Federal officials say the population of gray wolves in those areas has recovered and is large enough to survive on its own.
Attempts to fire army chief spur crisis: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Security forces went on high alert today to avert street clashes in Nepal’s capital amid a government power struggle over the prime minister’s attempts to fire the army chief. The prime minister, from Nepal’s Maoist party, unleashed the crisis Sunday by trying to fire the army chief because of his moves to block the enlistment into the military of former Maoist rebels.
Management threatens newspaper shutdown: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; The management of The Boston Globe threatened late Sunday to begin the process of shutting down the newspaper in a dispute with its unions over $20 million in cuts. The Globe’s owner, The New York Times Co., said it had given the Globe’s biggest union a copy of a notice it was prepared to file today if it was unable to agree on the concessions by midnight Sunday, a deadline that passed without word from the union or the Times Co.
Denver punishes Dallas in Game 1: Associated Press; May 4, 2009 in print edition on B5; If not for Nene’s breakout first half, Carmelo Anthony’s fourth-quarter fireworks and Anthony Carter’s defensive deftness wouldn’t have mattered much.
Big 12 South will remain football juggernaut: By Dwain Price - Fort Worth Star-Telegram; May 4, 2009 in print edition on B2; Don’t expect too many changes in Big 12 South football this fall. When the dust settled last season, Texas was fourth in the final Associated Press poll with a 12-1 record, Oklahoma (12-2) was fifth and runner-up to Florida in the national championship game, Texas Tech (11-2) finished 12th, and Oklahoma State (9-4) was 16th.
Kaun’s squad second: J-W Staff Reports; May 4, 2009 in print edition on B2; Former Kansas University basketball center Sasha Kaun’s CSKA Moscow squad fell to Panathinaikos of Greece, 73-71, in Sunday’s Euroleague championship game in Berlin.
Author sees Rodriguez as insecure: Book, out today, hints A-Rod juiced in high school; Associated Press; May 4, 2009 in print edition on B2; Journalist Selena Roberts makes the case that Alex Rodriguez likely used steroids in high school and may have taken HGH while with the Yankees in her new biography of the MVP, a portrait of a deeply insecure man trying to cope with being abandoned by his father and obsessed with becoming a superstar.
Ghosts won’t rest in peace on several shows: By Kevin McDonough; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A9; The old saying “Dead men tell no tales” does not apply to television. Not this season. On too many series, the dead just won’t shut up. We’ve come to expect this on “Medium” (8 p.m., NBC), where Allison makes a living out of talking with ghosts. Or dreaming of conversations with spirits. In parts 1 and 2 of a three-part season ender, Allison makes the radical move of quitting her work with the district attorney’s office to join a plush corporation.
Performers, record labels seek royalties from songs on radio: By Ryan Nakashima - Associated Press Writer; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A9; Jack Ely, the singer whose 1963 version of “Louie Louie” still makes the rounds on oldies radio, lives with his wife in a mobile home on a horse ranch in Oregon. Ely says they share $30,000 a year from her teacher’s pension and his Social Security checks. They are paying down a mortgage.
U.S. workers’ wages stagnate as firms rush to slash costs: By Annys Shin - The Washington Post; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A10; In December, Timothy Owner, a trombone player with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, called his landlord to tell her he might have trouble paying rent around May. He and the orchestra’s 53 other full-time members, many of whom are paid less than $30,000 a year, had agreed to a monthlong furlough.
Ethanol presents science vs. politics challenge: Associated Press; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; President Barack Obama’s commitment to take on climate change and put science over politics is about to be tested as his administration faces a politically sensitive question about the widespread use of ethanol: Does it help or hurt the fight against global warming?
Doles reflect on lifetimes of service in encouraging public involvement: Tributes, insight and wit doled out; By Lindsey Slater; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; Former Sens. Bob and Elizabeth Dole began the 2009 Dole Lecture on Sunday afternoon by remembering Jack Kemp, Dole’s 1996 vice presidential running mate, who died Saturday after a battle with cancer. “He was one of those Republicans who wanted to make the party bigger for the right reasons,” Bob Dole said. “He’s just a good guy and a good friend.”
Wage reductions expected to take years to reverse: May 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; Across the country, workers’ earnings are stagnating or, in some cases, declining. Employers big and small have resorted to slashing hours, and once-unthinkable wage cuts. According to a recent Washington Post-ABC News poll, more than a third of Americans say they or someone in their household has had their hours or pay cut in the past few months. That’s a nine-point increase since a similar poll was conducted in February.
Displaced Baldwin Junction resident keeps eye on changes: By Jeff Myrick; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; Since 1887, there’s been a Jardon living near what is now the Baldwin Junction, where U.S. Highways 59 and 56 intersect. What Marvin Jardon is seeing today has never been seen before. The new U.S. 59 construction has moved into high gear at the junction. Buildings are being leveled or are being moved. That includes the house that Jardon and his wife, Norma, built in 1957.
South Park becomes canvas for annual work of art: Skies are brighter for Art in the Park; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Lawrence Art Guild on Sunday held its 48th annual Art in the Park in South Park. More than 100 artists were set up in booths displaying and selling their work. The guild receives 10 percent of the artists’ profits at the end of the day. This year’s goal was $5,000; Art in the Park is the guild’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Counties will sue state over highway funds: Associated Press; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; Several western Kansas counties have agreed to join Shawnee County in a planned lawsuit against the state to collect underpayments of highway funds. In April, Shawnee County invited all 19 other counties affected by the state’s errors to join in the lawsuit. As of Friday, the counties joining Shawnee County were Rice, Ness, Russell, Lane, Trego, Cowley, Geary and Leavenworth.
City: Turnpike fares reduce maintenance toll on trucks: Paying to cross Kansas River to get to landfill saves wear and tear from driving through city; By Chad Lawhorn; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; If time really is money, then three minutes is worth about 30 cents in Lawrence. At least it is if you are in a trash truck. Day in and day out, Lawrence trash truck drivers tally up charges on city-owned K-Tags to access the Kansas Turnpike to drive the approximately two miles between the East Lawrence interchange and the West Lawrence interchange.
Ignorance of history, civics fuels violence: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; A few days ago, a high school student in Sarasota, Fla., failed history and another failed civics. As a result, the one wound up shot in the chest and the other jailed on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Here’s the story, as reported by the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
Share the costs: Instead of charging a fare for its football shuttle service, the city should seek more support from KU and downtown businesses.; J-W Editorials; May 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; Providing free downtown parking and free shuttle service to Kansas University football games was a great idea. In fact, the system implemented last fall was such a great idea that it attracted more riders and, therefore, cost more to operate than city officials had estimated. Now, Lawrence city commissioners are considering whether to offer the shuttle service again and, if so, how to pay for it.
Put your yard, kitchen waste to use as compost: By Linda Cottin; May 4, 2009; Backyard composting is an easy way to make use of yard and kitchen waste.
Morel Mushroom Omelet: May 4, 2009; “The Season for Morels”: Five morel mushroom recipes.
Master mixers: Save money by preparing your own seasonings: J-W Staff Reports; May 4, 2009; Want to save money on your favorite store-bought foods? Try making it yourself.
Lawrence elementary school lunches: May 4, 2009
Take a peek at the rebuilding in Greensburg: By Lori Carson; May 4, 2009; Ann and Bob Dixon were among the first to rebuild. When an F-5 tornado all but destroyed Greensburg two years ago today, the Dixons were grateful to have miraculously survived the total destruction of what had been their three-story, 100-year-old Victorian home. Seven months later, they moved into an energy-efficient, systems-built rancher, complete with a steel-reinforced safe room, built on the same lot.
Queen Guppy inspiring, but she’s no stress therapy: By Meghan Bahn; May 4, 2009; Supposedly, watching aquarium fish reduces stress — at least that’s what some studies suggest.
Venues change up routine for children’s birthday parties: By Sarah Henning; May 4, 2009; It’s your child’s birthday. Time for some cake, presents, fun and games … and then hit “repeat” 365 days later. Birthdays come once a year, but with little or no cost in Lawrence, they can be anything but part of the yearly routine. Places in and around the city provide the birthday fun without the hassle or the same-old, same-old.
Mother’s way: Dr. Laura’s new book touts stay-at-home parenting: By Sarah Henning; May 4, 2009; Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a New York Times best-selling author, radio show host and marriage and family therapist. But first and foremost, she says, she’s a mother. An unabashed cheerleader of a woman’s right to raise her children at home, her newest book, “In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms,” both gives advice to and advocates for stay-at-home mothers.
‘I’m proud to be a soccer mom, frankly’: Don’t expect to find these local parents on the sidelines: By Janet Reid; May 4, 2009; They may drive mini-vans or SUVs and haul their kids to and from soccer practice, but don’t you dare call these mothers “soccer moms.” “I am what I am,” 45-year-old Lawrence mom Colleen Harrell says. “I drive an SUV. I have soccer and softball stickers all over it. If that’s a bad thing, then, oh well.”
New airline tries to make skies friendlier for furry travelers: By Chicago Tribune; May 4, 2009; Few tasks are more stressful for a pet owner than having to pack up little Spanky or Fluffy and put them on a plane, knowing the animal is destined to spend the next few hours in a cargo hold.
Library Top 10: May 4, 2009; Here are the top-10 most-requested books at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., for the week of April 20 to April 26.
Horoscopes: By Holiday Mathis; May 4, 2009; This week’s birthdays: You experience an amazing and rare phenomenon. You’ll be promoted or be the winner in a competitive environment, and still keep your friendships with those who didn’t win. You treat everyone with equal respect and that is part of your success secret. June brings a fun change of pace. You try to capture a heart and wind up on an unexpected adventure. August brings a business rush. There’s a chance to make a risky investment in September. A windfall comes in mid-October.
Make lasting change without the strain: By Jeff Herring; May 4, 2009; David Bowie once sang, “Ch-ch-changes, tryin’ to face the strain.” And though working on changes in our lives can be difficult at times, it really doesn’t have to be such a strain.
Getting over your head? House budgeting is more important than ever: By Brian Frederick; May 4, 2009; In the current economic climate, many people are keeping a close eye on their budgets. But one area of particular focus is the one that may have caused this financial crisis in the first place: housing.
Style savvy rocks Lawrence runways: By Caitlin Donnelly; May 4, 2009; Two fashion shows featuring the styling and design of brilliant locals recently took place back-to-back.
Children benefit from yoga practice: By McClatchy Newspapers; May 4, 2009; When Alayna Kurek panicked one day about forgotten homework, the 9-year-old stunned her school counselor by using a yoga breathing technique to calm down.
The Edge: May 4, 2009; • ‘Into the Presence’ (Music) • ‘Caprica’ (DVD) • ‘Me 2.0’ (Books)
Right stroke: Swimmer dives into teaching, volunteering: By Eileen Roddy; May 4, 2009; Annette McDonald can sometimes be seen chatting up the rival coach at high school swim meets. It’s OK. McDonald, the Free State High School swimming and diving coach, is married to Kent McDonald, the swimming and diving coach at Lawrence High School.

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City, county mull upgrade to emergency radio system May 28, 2012
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Book helps family heal after tragedy May 28, 2012
Library kicks off reading program May 27, 2012