Gene Ward rifles through the numerous books and written histories he has of the 449th Bombardment Group in World War II, wearing a hat emblazoned with the group's symbol. He has attended three of the group's reunions.

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KU basketball coach Bill Self, pounds his glove and takes in the All-Star atmosphere before starting at second base for the American League in the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium.

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KU basketball coach Bill Self tosses autographed balls to fans before the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium.

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From left, former major league All-Star baseball players Joe Carter, Bo Jackson and Rollie Fingers, watch KU basketball coach Bill Self take batting practice before the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium.

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KU basketball coach Bill Self warms up with former Kansas City Royal All-Star Bo Jackson before the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium.

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Fans try to get KU basketball coach Bill Self's attention to sign autographs before the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium.

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KU men's basketball coach Bill Self, back right, is photographed with other participants in the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium. Joining Self from left are Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel and former major league baseball All-Stars Ricky Henderson and Ozzie Smith.

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From left, Al Gallup, Pat Kelly, and Richard Schiefelbusch, all from Lawrence, take time out to dance during a Sunday Summer Ragtime Party at Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Sunday, July 8, 2012. A second party will be held on Aug. 12, at the museum.

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Local musician Al Brune answers questions from the audience during a Sunday Summer Ragtime Party at Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Sunday, July 8, 2012. A second party will be held on Aug. 12, at the museum.

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Local musician Al Brune plays the piano during a Sunday Summer Ragtime Party at Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Sunday, July 8, 2012. A second party will be held on Aug. 12, at the museum.

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From left, Al Gallup, Pat Kelly, Richard Schiefelbusch and Winnie Gallup, all from Lawrence, take time to dance during a Sunday Summer Ragtime Party at Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Sunday, July 8, 2012. A second party will be held on Aug. 12, at the museum.

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Ed Judd skillfully presses the valves on his tuba while playing in a Sunday Summer Ragtime Party at Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Sunday, July 8, 2012. A second party will be held on Aug. 12, at the museum.

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Local musician Ed Jugg plays the tuba during a Sunday Summer Ragtime Party at Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Sunday, July 8, 2012. A second party will be held on Aug. 12, at the museum.

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Winnie Gallup, Lawrence, smiles as she listens to local musicians during a Sunday Summer Ragtime Party at Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Sunday, July 8, 2012. A second party will be held on Aug. 12, at the museum.

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Local musician Ed Judd smiles while taking questions from the audience during a Sunday Summer Ragtime Party at Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Sunday, July 8, 2012. A second party will be held on Aug. 12, at the museum.

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KU basketball coach Bill Self is greeted by American League teammates after hitting a second-inning home run during the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium. From left are Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel, Self, Joe Carter, Rollie Fingers and George Brett.

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KU basketball coach Bill Self, (No. 8) is congratulated by baseball legend Ozzie Smith as he rounds second-base on his way home after hitting a second-inning home run during the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium.

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KU basketball coach Bill Self, playing second-base, makes a catch on a first-inning fly ball for an out with former baseball All-Star Joe Carter in background at left, during the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium.

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KU basketball coach Bill Self takes his place in the American League lineup during introductions before the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium.

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Conrad Roberts tees off on the third hole during the second round of the LAGA city tournament on Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Alvamar CC. In the background is Michael Rack.

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Margaret H. "Peg" Wizer

Students listen to Professor John Rury, left, lead a discussion on the subject of American School Reform: Past and Present Thursday at the KU Edwards campus in Overland Park. A number of area educational institutions offer graduate degree programs, many tailored to the needs of their respective geographical areas and their targeted students’ busy schedules.

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Lawrence friends enjoy a breakfast trip June 16 to The Chef in Manhattan, Wildcat Country. Pictured, from left, are Tim Peterson, Ted Coffey and Keith Whealy, all of Lawrence, John LaDuex of Clay Center, Anita Williams of Lawrence, and April Evans and Steve Evans, of the Lecompton/Stull area. Steve Evans submitted the photo.