KU researcher to map brown recluse habitats in Lawrence
A Kansas University ecology doctoral student plans a summer survey visiting 10 to 20 Lawrence homes to study why brown recluse spiders favor human dwellings. Last summer the sample averaged 53 recluses with some homes in Old West Lawrence housing hundreds. He will place sticky traps, map sites, and conduct weekly 10 minute checks. Volunteer details at recluseproject.ku.edu.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
James Sandidge
Sandidge
Old West
Recluse Project
Extension Master Gardeners Gardens Tour Highlights Local Gardens
Douglas County Extension presents a two day Master Gardeners Gardens Tour with eight dollar advance or ten dollar day tickets. Tickets include a map and access to gardens focusing on roses, low maintenance landscaping, windowboxes, shade gardening, and wildlife habitat. Call 843-7058 for details.
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Douglas County Extension
Douglas County
Harper St
Lawrence officer faces domestic battery charge
Lawrence police officer David Lynn Hummeill, 39, is on administrative leave after a misde meanor domestic violence charge alleging he battered his wife on April 14 while off duty. He seeks a jury trial with a June 24 court appearance in Douglas County District Court.
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Lawrence
David Lynn Hummeill
Mike Pattrick
Kansas
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Commission
Hummel
Douglas County
Kansas faces growing budget squeeze as May revenue underperforms
State revenue fell 12.5 percent in May, to 316 million from an expected 361 million, driven by weak income taxes. Officials warn ongoing shortfalls could render the budget inadequate, though 154 million in new federal aid may keep the state solvent. Lawmakers anticipate a tougher 2004 session as the economy lags behind national trends.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Duane Goossen
Kansas
Steve Stotts
Kansas Department of Revenue
Goossen
Tom Sloan
R-Lawrence
Sloan
Trail riders reach end of the road at Merrill Ranch
After eight years the Merrill Ranch Trail Ride ends as organizers say it grew too large. Dee Scherich notes the event raised thousands for the Comanche County Medical Foundation. The final ride included 250 riders across 17,500 acres with riders gathering for weddings and celebrations among red bluffs and wildflowers.
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Bill Snead
Journal-World Photos
Merrill Ranch
Kansas
Comanche County Medical Foundation
Dee Scherich
Virgil
Phyllis
Schericks
Carole McCurtey
Porter Watt
Coldwater
Watt
Cimarron
McCurtey
McPherson
Red
Buffalo Wallows
Stan
Janet Roth
Lawrence school board sticks to 3.5 percent offer in talks
Lawrence schools negotiate a 3.5 percent salary rise for 2003-04, while the district trims staff and programs to fund pay. Teachers union requests a 4 percent minimum, calling the offer an insult. About 60 teachers have pink slips and a large priority list outlines program cuts. Negotiations resume at 3:30 p.m. at district headquarters.
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Lawrence School Board
al Gyles
Lawrence Education Assn
Sue Morgan
Morgan
Randy Weseman
KU dismisses researcher involved in federal conspiracy case
KU fired Hiroaki Serizawa an assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology after he admitted lying to the FBI in a federal investigation. He was sentenced to three years probation fined 500 dollars and ordered to perform 150 hours of community service after pleading guilty to making false statements.
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Kansas University
Hiroaki Serizawa
Dennis McCulloch
KU Medical Center
Cleveland
Serizawa
Takashi
FBI
Okamoto
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