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Club news
October 4, 2008
The Wednesday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge Club’s game on Sept. 17 was directed by Chris Lane. The North-South winners were Betty Collier and Klee Zaricky, first; Mary Fenlon and Lester Dalton, second; Wanda Durbin and Julia Brooks, third in A; Mona Bell and Chris Lane, second in B; and Margrete Hartman and Barbara Figgins, first in C.
4-H and FCE news
October 4, 2008
The Clinton Eagles 4-H club met Sept. 22 at Wakarusa Valley. The meeting was called to order by Kahlyn Heine. Roll call was answered by “What color are your eyes?” Connor Shuck led the club in singing “Take Me Out To the Ballgame.”
Around and about
October 4, 2008
The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center announces area graduates from its Mars Academy this summer in Hutchinson.
Eating habits during first year of college crucial
Experts advise having regular meal schedule, limiting alcohol
By Ashley Kindergan - McClatchy Newspapers
October 4, 2008
It’s difficult to think of a way to add pounds faster than living the stereotypical college lifestyle. Juggling coursework, jobs and a social life leaves little time for exercising or even regular meals. Late-night study sessions are often fueled by the nearest 24-hour greasy spoon. Getting too little sleep can also trick the body into craving more food.
Around and about
September 27, 2008
Lawrence High School Class of 1983 will have its 25th reunion Oct. 24-25. Friends from other classes are welcome. Events for Oct. 24 include a tailgate party and football game. For the tailgate party, meet at 5:30 p.m. at Haskell Indian Nations University’s northeast parking lot and bring your own food.
Club news
September 27, 2008
University Bridge Club announces results of its Sept. 20 meeting. Hosts were Edna and Karmie Galle. Blue winners were Janet Dunn, first; Marc Kuepker, second; Willie Stoltenberg, third; Harold Riehm, fourth; and Dottie Miller, fifth.
FCE news
September 27, 2008
Douglas County FCE and Kansas State Research and Extension Family and Consumer Sciences announce the October program “Think Pink and Tell a Friend.” Jodi Carlson, RN, DSN, clinical coordinator of the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Breast Center, will be presenting.
Scouting news
September 20, 2008
Eliza Anderson, 11, has earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award, the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can receive. To achieve a Bronze Award, the Scout must complete a community service project, in addition to several other prerequisites.
Club news
September 20, 2008
The Astronomy Associates of Lawrence met Aug. 31 for their first public star party of the fall at Prairie Park Nature Center. More than 40 people viewed Jupiter and other celestial bodies through club members’ telescopes. The club’s next star party will be Sept. 28 at the same location.
Around and about
September 20, 2008
The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center announces area graduates from level 2 of its Future Astronaut Training Program this summer in Hutchinson. The camp builds on knowledge gained from FATP level 1, also held at the Cosmosphere.
4-H news
September 13, 2008
The Lone Star 4-H Club met Aug. 11 at the Lone Star Church of the Brethren. Christine Caffey, president, called the meeting to order. Rowan Plinsky, Bethany Ledom and Megan Williams led the group in a song. For roll call, members responded to “What school will you attend this fall?”
Scouting news
September 13, 2008
The Heart of America Council will have an Eagle Scout Fellowship from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 25 at the College Basketball Experience, 1401 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. The event is for men who earned the rank of Eagle and are over 21, along with their significant others, to enjoy a business after-hours event of hor d’oeuvres, social beverages and a chance to reconnect with old friends.
Club news
September 13, 2008
University Club Bridge announces results of its Sept. 6. meeting. Hosts were Bebe Huxtable, Willie Stoltenberg and Bonnie Haney. Blue winners were Karmie Galle, first; Tom Waller, second; George Bocquin, third; John Stark, fourth; and Roz Zimmerer and Harold Riehm, tied in fifth.
Around and about
September 13, 2008
Lawrence High School Class of 1973 will have its 35th reunion Sept. 19-20. Events for Sept. 19 include the homecoming parade and football game. For the parade, meet at 1 p.m. at South Park. The parade will be at 2:30 p.m. and the route will be from South Park to LHS.
Digital identity: Lawrence as seen through the electronic eyes of MySpace.com
By Chad Lawhorn
September 8, 2008
The Third Planet, a downtown shop that sells Pink Floyd lunch boxes and various forms of hemp, is the most prominent retailer in Lawrence. Ghosty — a group of six Lawrence-based indie rockers — are the largest celebrities in the city. Massachusetts Street is no longer historic or quaint but rather is a “wonderful Bohemia.”

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