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Photos for January 17, 2012
This Mongoose bike has been hand-painted and has several inmates’ names who worked on the bike in the paint scheme. The bike will be raffled off.
Lawrence High senior Christina Haswood steals the ball away from Ny’sa Scott during Lawrence High’s game against KC Schlagle Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 at LHS.
Lawrence High junior Bri Anderson (5) puts up a shot in the lane while surrounded by defenders during Lawrence High’s game against KC Schlagle Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 at LHS.
Lawrence High junior Krista Costa (22) beats the defense down the court as she scores an easy basket on a fast break during Lawrence High’s game against KC Schlagle Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 at LHS.
Lawrence High freshman Marissa Pope, center, fights through a double team by defenders Ny’sa Scott (2) and Tia Campbell during Lawrence High’s game against KC Schlagle Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 at LHS.
Lawrence High sophomore Kionna Coleman (33) fights Tanyesha Colding, left, and Tyliese Wallace, behind, for a rebound during Lawrence High’s game against KC Schlagle Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 at LHS.
Lawrence High sophomore Kionna Coleman, center, beats Tyliese Wallace (50) and Alicia Terrell, right, to the floor to cover a loose ball during Lawrence High’s game against KC Schlagle Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 at LHS.
Jayhawk Taxi driver Randall Barnes takes a brief break from sitting on his 12-hour shift the night of Jan. 16. Barnes works from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. four nights a week, driving around Lawrence and delivering people to their destinations.
The Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., was a popular place for exercise in January. According to a report released today, Douglas County is the seventh healthiest county in Kansas. The report looked at a number of health factors including access to recreational facilities. The county ranked below the state and national average in this category.
Working out at the Community Building allows Meghan Bagwell, Lawrence, to save money on her workout.
The late-afternoon sun splashes some light on colorful glass panels as Lawrence resident Roberto Leonard walks toward downtown on 13th Street Tues.. Leonard and other residents experienced some cooler temperatures Tuesday despite a streak of warmer days.
Lawrence artist Hong Chun Zhang works to string cable between two telephone poles as part of an installation in her "China Room" at the Lawrence Arts Center. She says the work deals with her life experience in urban China and the chaotic aspect of its development. Zhang's show, "Hay Wire," opens Jan. 27.
Staff members Letha Nelson, left, and Annette Metz check in on the two dozen or so dogs living at KSDS, an assistance dog training facility in Washington, Kan. The dogs spend about six months at KSDS after about two years living with volunteer puppy raisers across the country.
The Special Collections stacks in the North Gallery at the Kenneth Spencer Research Library are enclosed in glass. Access to the special collections is available upon request.
KSDS staff members Jenna Petesch, left, and Annette Metz work with a couple of yellow Labradors, who will become assistance dogs. The two dozen dogs at KSDS, formerly known as the Kansas Specialty Dog Service, in Washington, Kan., get about an hour a day of training from staff.
Lloyd Wampler
Free State's Chelsea Casady gets the rebound against Emporia's Kayna Hastings on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at FSHS.
Free State's Kennedy Kirkpatrick makes an easy drive against Emporia's Shelby Starr on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at FSHS.
Dressed for the bitter winds and cold temperatures, Nancy House of Leavenworth, carts her sewing materials to a meeting of the Kaw Valley Quilt Guild on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 at Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont.
Brian Daldorph, Lawrence, took a morning run despite cold temperatures earlier this month. Not everyone has Brian's discipline, that's why Lawrence Memorial Hospital is offering a new program this winter that challenges residents to do a variety of health-related things.
Brian Daldorph goes for his morning run on a cold Tuesday in South Park. Temperatures were in the 60s Monday but dipped into the teens Tuesday. “It suddenly got cold again,” said Daldorph, of Lawrence.
Free State senior Lynn Robinson drives on Emporia's Shelby Starr on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at FSHS.
Free State High's Scout Wiebe launches a shot on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at FSHS.
Free State High coach Bryan Duncan talks strategy on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at FSHS.
Free State's Jackie Garcia, front, wrestles for a rebound with Emporia's Shelby Starr on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at FSHS.
Kennedy Kirkpatrick shoots over Emporia's Shelby Starr on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at FSHS.
Free State's Chelsea Casady drives against Emporia's Alex Johnson on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at FSHS.
Free State's Abbey Casady gets an easy two points against Emporia on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at FSHS.
Free State's Chelsea Casady grabs a rebound in front of Emporia's Alex Johnson on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at FSHS.
Members of the Central and East Lawrence Elementary School Consolidation Working Group met Monday night to discuss options to close two to three elementary schools within the next few years.
Members of the Central and East Lawrence Elementary School Consolidation Working Group met Monday night to discuss options to close two to three elementary schools within the next few years.
Members of the Central and East Lawrence Elementary School Consolidation Working Group met Monday night to discuss options to close two to three elementary schools within the next few years.
William R. "Bill" Osburn
Betty Jean Taul
Bill Mondi
Geraldine F. Hadjukovich
Robert Case, lodge master of Lawrence Masonic Lodge No. 6, presented Free State High School students with essay contest certificates on Dec. 19. The winner of the contest will compete for a $4,000 scholarship from the Grand Lodge of Kansas. Pictured from left are Adelle Loney, first place; Katie Guyot, second place; Emily Van Schmus; Anna Dietz; Olivia Marshall; Jenny Stern; Courtney Huffman; Aaron Schinstock; Lauren Bracciano, third place; Nicholas Shaheed; Robert Case; and Teena Johnson, Free State class leader and teacher. Those pictured who did not place first, second or third received honorable mention. John Halladay submitted the photo.
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