Lawrence Datebook and Cultural Events Highlights
Lawrence area calendar entries include Building Blocks for Caregiving at the Health Department 1 to 4 pm with a $10 suggested donation preregistration requested 842-3088. Hiroshima Nagasaki Memorial Exhibit opening reception 6 pm at Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St 843-3833. 2009 American Liszt Society National Festival 7:30 pm Spencer Museum of Art KU campus 864-4710 Library 707 Vermont. Summer Job Fair 10 am at Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center 4706 Overland Dr 832-7946. Lawrence Civic Choir presents Mass in G and Faure Requiem 8 pm Free Methodist Church 3001 Lawrence Ave. Iraq What Next Part I 8 am to 9:30 am Simons Media Room Dole Institute 2350 Petefish Dr with Midwest university students video teleconference Open to public. Part II 1 pm to 2:15 pm Simons with Iraqi officials via video teleconference. Vegetable Gardening Workshop 2 pm Henrys Plant Farm 248 N 1700 Rd Lecompton 887-6344.
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Gynormous Garage Sale at Raintree Montessori Saturday
A Gynormous Garage Sale opens Saturday at Raintree Montessori School 4601 Clinton Parkway starting 6 a.m. with a Cloth Diapering Information Session from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Gallery Room of Lawrence Public. Contact 843-6800 for details.
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Lawrence
Senate advances coal plant bill in Kansas
The Kansas Senate on Thursday moved forward a plan to allow the construction of two 700 MW coal burning plants in southwestern Kansas. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has opposed the project due to CO2 emissions and questionable necessity, while supporters argue economic benefits and cleaner plants. The measure, backed by substantial Senate support, now heads to the House for action amid expected veto battles.
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Gynormous garage sale aids breast cancer research by kids
Kiara Clark and Imalia Gansop, both 11, formed Kids Committed to Kids in 2005. They stage a gynormous garage sale at Raintree Montessori to raise seven thousand dollars for the Susan G. Komen three day walk in Chicago. Volunteers accept donations tonight at Raintree.
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Julie Embrey
Shari Anderson
Chicago
Amy Laughlin
Laughlin
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Lawrence
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Amy
Clinton Parkway
Bishop Seabury
Raintree
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Annie Odrowski
Kiara
Raintree Montessori School
Stolen purse and wallet reported at McDonald’s
A 46-year-old woman reported her purse and wallet stolen Wednesday at McDonald’s on West Sixth Street. Wallet contents included a paycheck and credit cards. The Journal-World reports limited police accounts and does not name victims unless charged or significant injuries occur.
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Multiple births reported in Lawrence and Kansas City
Brandon and Julie Urban of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Thursday. Amber Mwela and Christopher Morain of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Thursday. Thorbjorn and Megan Axelsson of Kansas City welcomed a boy on Thursday. Rory Maul and Nicole Taylor of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Thursday.
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Julie Urban
Lawrence
Amber Mwela
Christopher Morain
Thorbjorn
Megan Axelsson
Kansas City
Rory Maul
Nicole Taylor
Campaign finance story corrects Cromwell filings to 106 contributors
A Wednesday report on Aron Cromwell's City Commission campaign corrects the number of recent contributors to 106. The amendment clarifies campaign finance figures and maintains scrutiny of donor counts for the city election.
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Aron Cromwell
City Commission
Young Kansas fan meets Chalmers during Miami visit
Eleven year old Michael Douglas of Wellsville, facing a rare lung disease, met basketball star Mario Chalmers in Miami after a KU story inspired a Heat trip. He wore Chalmers shoes autographed on the toes, received a $200 Heat store gift certificate, and joined the Heat at the Bucks game and a halftime high five. The trip included a locker room meeting with KU coach Bill Self and players.
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Wellsville
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Miami
Mario Chalmers
Miami Heat
Journal- World
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Jayhawks
Iowa State
Bill Self
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Journal-World
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Family seeks 100M in lawsuit over Tasering death in Kansas
Walter Haake Jr. died after Shawnee County deputies tased him three times and held him face down following a 2008 incident at the Goodyear Plant in Topeka. His family sues Shawnee County Sheriff Richard Barta, two deputies, and Taser International for excessive force and a defective product. The coroner cited chest compression and preexisting conditions. Trial set for Aug 2, 2010 if no settlement reached.
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Shawnee County
Walter Haake
US District Court
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Goodyear
Topeka
Sheriff’s Department
Richard Barta
Taser International Inc
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Erik Klinkenberg
Senate backs dairy label limits in hormone free claim
The Kansas Senate approved a bill requiring hormone free claims on dairy labels to include a disclaimer that rBST makes no difference. Supporters call it leveling the field while opponents warn costs and label changes may drive firms from Kansas. The measure passed 22 to 15 and advances to the House.
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Mark Taddiken
R-Clifton
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