The day in photos, April 10, 2011

Chikako Mochizuki and her seeing eye dog, Comet, on a trip to New Mexico in 2009. Last week Comet had a tumor removed by clinicians at the Kansas State Veterinary Clinic on April 13. With help from community donors, Mochizuki was able to raise the $6,000 needed for the surgery.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Thomas Montgomery, left, and Mikee Pruitt of 20,000 Strongmen, from Kansas City, Mo., perform on guitar, banjo and kazoo Saturday at the Lawrence Farmer's Market. This year marks the 35th anniversary for the community produce market.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Beth McKeon, left, picks up a start of a forsythia bush from vendor Micky McKillip on the opening day of the 2011 Lawrence Farmers’ Market.

photo by: Joe Preiner

The Classic Jayhawk sculpture sits outside the KU Public Safety office Saturday morning after an attempt was made to steal it. The sculpture was taken inside the building for safe keeping.