Sidney Ashton Garrett, who served as CEO of the local manufacturing company Brown Cargo Van Inc., died last summer at 65 after a brief fight against renal cancer. She left a trust fund worth nearly $904,000.

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Detroit center Eli Holman goes up for a dunk during practice at Century Link Center in Omaha.

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Detroit guard Ray McCallum heads to the bucket during practice at Century Link Center in Omaha.

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Detroit head coach Ray McCallum reaches out to slap hands with center Eli Holman as the Titans start their practice at Century Link Center in Omaha.

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Gov. Sam Brownback's Facebook page has been deluged by comments left by people critical of his stance on abortion. More than 1,000 comments were left Thursday.

The Jayhawks and head coach Bill Self look up with anticipation as they follow a half-court shot from a player at the end of practice on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Century Link Center in Omaha.

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Kansas guard Conner Teahan pulls up for a jumper during practice at Century Link Center in Omaha.

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The Kansas Jayhawks take the court for practice at Century Link Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 15, 2012.

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Rocco Landesman, National Endowment for the Arts Chairman, left, takes a tour of the Lawrence Arts Center with director Susan Tate. After the tour, Landesman met with members of the LAC staff and area arts supporters as part of his nationwide Art Works tour.

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Young Kansas fans from Omaha, Hunter Thyfault, 5, right, Peter Crane, 11, and Dylan Thyfault, 11, anxiously await the arrival of the Jayhawks for practice at Century Link Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 15, 2012.

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Three-year-old Anthony Menghini, Shawnee, watches the Jayhawks' practice from his father David Menghini's lap at Century Link Center in Omaha.

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This map shows the number of states with pension plans considered underfunded. (Source: National Council on Teacher Quality)

This map shows the number of states with pension plans considered underfunded. (Source: National Council on Teacher Quality)

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The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012. Items such as this piece by Juniper Tangpuz, made of corrugated plastic and ping pong balls, will be sold.

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Lawrence Arts Center gallery display. The LAC Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Bill Snead. "Wilt Chamberlain." Photograph. The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Jeremy Rockwell. "Great Grandma and Grandpa." Computer keys on panel. The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Molly Murphy. "Power Lines." Oil on canvas. The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Margaret Morris. "Solitude." Acrylic on masonite. The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Gerry Miller. "Beach Picnic." Acrylic. The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Melissa McCormick. "Dot-plants with pants." Cone 04 earthenware with colored slips and glaze. The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Stephanie Lanter."Receive." Earthenware, wire, fuse, hardware. The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Janet Davidson-Hues. "I want to buy a vowel." Digital print. The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Jason Hess. Teapot.stoneware. The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Lisa Grossman. "Green Light at Sundown." Oil on canvas. The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Gallery wall at Lawrence Arts Center for the Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photo.Tim Forcade.Embedded 3jt.Jacquard tapestry woven of 100% cotton thread via computer-aided loom.Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Tom Bartel. Black and Blue Head.ceramic. Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Dan Anderson. "2-wheel Dollie cup." Porcelain decal and tin toy with aluminum wall-mounted shelf. The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Ben Ahlvers. "Yellow Boy." Ceramic, glaze. The Lawrence Arts Center Benefit Auction will be on April 14, 2012.

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Kansas guard Conner Teahan, center, laughs with teammate Niko Roberts front as they prepare for practice at Century Link Center in Omaha on Thursday, March 15, 2012. In back, KU forward Kevin Young answers questions during an interview.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson smiles during an interview in the Jayhawks' locker room at Century Link Center in Omaha.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey answers questions in the team's locker room prior to taking the court for practice at Century Link Center in Omaha.

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Susan Mayberry, 47, a health and physical educational teacher at Basehor-Linwood High School, works with a class outside on March 15. Mayberry was among 40 teachers who completed a heart health program at Kansas University Hospital last year. She said the program forced her to revisit the factors that put her at risk for heart disease, and one of those factors was her poor diet. The program provided one-on-one counseling, and since then, she said, she has improved her eating habits.

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Susan Mayberry 47, a health and physical educational teacher at Basehor-Linwood High School, works with a class outside on Thursday, March 15, 2012. Mayberry was among 40 teachers who completed a heart health program at Kansas University Hospital last year. She said the program forced her to revisit the factors that put her at risk for heart disease, and one of those factors was her poor diet. The program provided one-on-one counseling and since then, she said she has improved her eating habits.

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Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photo.Constance Ehrlich.European Vacation: Garden Gnome Visits.Oil on canvas.

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Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photo.Jack Collins.The Other Side.Medium-Mixed.

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In his time as a mentor, teacher and friend, it’s clear the kids loved Chuck Holley as much as he loved them.

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The Visiting Nurses Association’s Lawrence office recently celebrated 43 years of serving Douglas County and the surrounding area. Helping to blow out candles and cut the birthday cake is Pat Donahue, Board of Directors president. VNA, which provides home health care and support services, officially opened its doors Feb. 2, 1969, and in its first year, provided 180 visits to 25 patients. In 2011, it provided 37,507 visits to 975 patients. Lori McSorley of VNA submitted the photo.