Jim Baker
Jim Baker writes features for the Living pages and a variety of general assignment stories.
Recent stories
- Nurseries among those with boost from daylight saving time change
- April 21, 2007
- Douglas County nurseries and greenhouses are catering to a deluge of customers this year, thanks to a change on the calendar.
- Zig and Mac’s develops winning formula in former Tanner’s location
- April 21, 2007
- They say the third time’s the charm.
- Cielito Lindo offers authentic Mexican experience
- April 21, 2007
- First it was Dos Hombres, a popular Mexican restaurant and club that had a good run for years, known for its south-of-the-border appetizers, beverages and into-the-night fiestas on its outdoor patio.
- Furniture retailer celebrating 25 years in business
- April 21, 2007
- Galen and Susie Tarman started out small.
- Music retailers work around MP3’s impact
- April 21, 2007
- The way in which consumers have been buying music has significantly changed in recent years, and that hasn’t been easy for the music industry — or the music stores where everyone used to go to get the latest hit CD.
- Art in the Park gains importance amid gallery closings
- April 21, 2007
- Julie Kingsbury, a Lawrence jewelry designer, used to travel to fine art festivals across the Midwest to display — and hopefully sell — her work.
- Service winner: Callahan Creek Inc.
- January 19, 2007
- When the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce gave Callahan Creek Inc. the nod last October for its Excellence in Commerce Award in the Service category, Cindy Maude didn’t see it coming.
- Retail & hospitality: Crown Chevrolet/Toyota/Scion
- January 19, 2007
- Miles Schnaer, like any businessman, is gratified whenever his efforts are recognized with some kind of award or honor.
- Manufacturing/distribution winner: Amarr Garage Doors
- January 19, 2007
- When the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce selected Amarr Garage Doors as the winner of its Excellence in Commerce Awards for manufacturing and distribution, it was as much as anything a recognition of a good, two-way relationship.
- Just kid stuff
- Lawrence sites offer creative ventures for children during the holidays
- November 26, 2006
- There’s no shortage of engaging activities for Lawrence youngsters as the holiday season approaches.
Recent photos
Loren Baugher, of Lawrence
William Hart, of California
Tom Frame, of Lawrence
Jeremy Cain, of Lawrence
Brandon Quinton, of Lawrence
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