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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 2011
Page
3
Washington memories of the 1995 96 partial government shutdown loom as Congress faces another budget impasse. Leaders vow to avoid a shutdown yet clash over spending cuts while insiders monitor the House plan and the Obama administration warns of potential Social Security payroll furloughs.
Muammar Gaddafi's son told state television that the regime remains in control with the army backing. He warned protesters they could ignite a civil war as security forces crackdown killed hundreds during six days of unrest in Benghazi and across Libya.
Texas moves toward allowing concealed handguns on public university campuses. More than half of the House supports the measure, with the Senate having passed a similar bill in 2009 and expected to act again. Governor Perry backs the idea. Supporters cite Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois shootings as rationale for student gun carry.
The series profiles five at large candidates Sven Alstrom Hugh Carter Mike Dever Mike Machel and Bob Schumm for three seats in the Lawrence City Commission. The general election is April 5 with remaining profiles to follow next week and videos of Alstrom and Carter available at LJWorld.com.
Lawrence City Commission hopeful Sven Alstrom, a Lawrence native and Ecological Architecture founder, reflects on 14 years in Aspen and two in Boulder, his 9/11 era business downturn, and his return to Kansas. He cites wealth gaps, bankruptcy, and a philosophy of resilience shaping his campaign.
Hugh Carter, a 44 year old Lawrence City Commission candidate, faces personal tragedy including the 2003 death of his younger brother and the 2006 loss of his son, plus a recent divorce. He emphasizes a focus on jobs and income while balancing family responsibilities and public service.
Cathy Porter, who survived a massive heart attack at 44, helped establish the Overland Park WomenHeart group now meeting monthly. The next session is 6:30 p.m. March 7 at Menorah Medical Center with a focus on eating out healthy. Portershack@gmail.com and kseltman@gmail.com provide contact info.
Porter founded a WomenHeart support group in Overland Park in 2005 to help women facing heart disease. The group, with about 20 members, meets monthly and offers education and mutual support, with branches expanding to Blue Springs, Liberty, and midtown Kansas City. Members share experiences, call themselves heart sisters, and organize gifts and information for patients in 24 hospitals including Lawrence Memorial.
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