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Photos for January 19, 2012
Possible sizes of carts on display at City Hall Thursday as part of a public comment session about a draft to overhaul the city's trash and recycling services. Two dozen Lawrence residents addressed the city's Solid Waste Task Force Thursday. Another meeting is set for 6 p.m., Jan. 26, location to be announced.
Lawrence man Ted Boyle addresses the city's Solid Waste Task Force Thursday at a two-hour public comment session at City Hall. Boyle, like many of the two dozen who commented Thursday, said he would like residents to be able to choose whether they want to pay extra for recycle. Under the draft proposal, all residents would be charge a recycling fee even if they don't use the service.
Ruth Perry, 100, of rural Baldwin City, grew up on an isolated ranch in Wyoming. She eventually came to northeastern Kansas, where she was a longtime teacher. Recently she rebuilt a home that was lost to U.S. Highway 59 construction.
Shane Willoughby lets loose a last-second three-point shot that won the game in the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
Caleb Axlund leaves the blocks in the 200-yard medley relay as LHS hosted an invitational swim meet on Thursday, January 19, 2012.
Heidi Debose gets a sound check of Michael Coffee, of Lawrence, as film director and actor Blake Robbins gives instructions Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where the movie “The Sublime and Beautiful” is being shot. The crew is planning a 12-day visit to Lawrence for work on the family drama.
Traffic travels on 31st Street between the Baker University Wetlands on the south and Haskell Indian Nations University on the north between Haskell Ave., and Louisiana St. A federal appeals judge in Denver heard oral arguments Thursday in the case regarding the South Lawrence Trafficway and whether the road should be built through the Baker Wetlands
The Lions look to the referee for a three-point signal to give LHS a 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012. LHS won on a last second three-point basket by Shane Willoughby.
Troy Willoughby (12) takes the ball to the hoop during the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
KJ Pritchard, left, makes a sharp cut to the basket during the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
KJ Pritchard soars to the basket for shot during the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
Shane Willoughby (20) crashes through two defenders during the Lions' 57-56 victory against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
Lawrence High coach Mike Lewis, right, talks with a referee about an intentional foul by the Lions' opponents during a 57-56 victory against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
KJ Prichard (14) launches a three-point shot during the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012. LHS won on a last second three-point basket.
KJ Pritchard (14) passes to a teammate during the Lions' 57-56 victory against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
Jake Mosiman (3) launches a jump shot during the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
Troy Willoughby (12) tries to cut between defenders during the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
Shane Willoughby (20) gets fouled on a layup during the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
Troy Willoughby (12) takes a shot during the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
Jake Mosiman (3) drives to the hoop during the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
KJ Pritchard (14) takes the ball to the basket and by a defender during the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
Revs. Tobias Schlingensiepen and Jim McCollough on Thursday deliver petition signatures in the Capitol seeking ouster of House Speaker Mike O'Neal, R-Hutchinson, over recent emails he has forwarded.
Logan Henrichs (32) attempts a layup over two defenders during the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
Logan Henrichs (32) goes for rebound during the Lions' 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
KJ Pritchard, center, puts up a hook shot during the Lion's 57-56 win against Wichita Northwest in the Topeka Invitational at Highland Park in Topeka, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2012.
Consultant Arthur Laffer enters legislative committee room on Thursday to tout Gov. Sam Brownback's tax plan. Behind Laffer is Kansas Department of Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan. Laffer is being paid $75,000 by the Brownback administration to help with the tax proposal.
McLouth resident Sherry Leftwich works on creating a card Thursday, Jan. 25, 2012, in her art studio. Leftwich, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2006, says the artwork helps relieve the symptoms of her disease.
One of the many verses that Leftwich puts into her cards. Leftwich has written one about Parkinson's disease and another about surviving cancer.
Leftwich holds up a couple of cards that she's created. Each card also contains a verse that she has written.
This is one of hundreds of cards that McLouth resident Sherry Leftwich has created. She sells the cards and all of the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society or Parkinson's disease research at Kansas University. She uses a variety of items to make the cards including old post cards, yarn, scrapbook paper and magazines. She enjoys making good use of old stuff.
Ashley Urban puts together care packages of food items for soldiers on deployment at her home in Lawrence. Urban, whose husband, Cpt. Joshua Urban, is in the Kansas National Guard and often away on deployment, is seeking to start a support group for military families in Lawrence. At right is Urban's 20-month-old son, Kole.
KU School of Pharmacy Distinguished Professor Val Stella speaks Thursday to Senate Commerce Committee.
MAD Farm's Dan Phelps harvests some heads of lettuce in a hoop house garden. Phelps said he'd planned on growing and selling greens in the winter, but that this mild winter has made it that much easier.
Malcolm Miller, 25, Lawrence. Brown leather lace-up shoes: Arizona Trading Company, $20.
Details of the outfit: Wool, navy blue, duster-length coat with fur accents: $4 from a garage sale. Haircut: Amyx Barber Shop. Red Western-style shirt with pearl snaps: Arizona Trading Company, $10. Belt: self-made, leather from BKB Leather in Lawrence. Silver belt buckle: Antique Mall. Brown leather lace-up shoes: Arizona Trading Company, $20. Black slacks: Gap, $40. Watch: WeWOOD brand, made entirely from wood, found online, proceeds go to re-forestation efforts, $100.
Delta Kappa Gamma, the professional educator’s group, honored three of its members at its 70th anniversary luncheon on Oct. 29 for their longtime service and membership. Recognized for 64 years of membership was Marjorie Smith, seated, who was initiated in 1947. She is pictured with Cathey Parsons, center, president of the Delta Kappa Gamma Omicron Chapter in Lawrence, and Georgia Klein, Phi State representative. Cynda Carr took the photo, which was submitted by Parsons.
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