Local spellers place in regional bee near Topeka
Lawrence youths Isaac Ward and Stefan Petrovic finished second and fifth among 46 competitors at the 2010 Topeka Capital-Journal Regional Spelling Bee. Ward, an eighth grader at Bishop Seabury Academy, was eliminated after 25 rounds, as Chase Brown of Richmond claimed first by spelling genealogy after Ward misfired on forbearance, and Ward earned an alternate spot for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in June.
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KU Mini College set for this summer
KU offers a week of lectures, activities, and campus tours through the Mini College run by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The May 24-28 program at Lawrence features over 70 courses with registration $225, late fee $250, and is open until April 30. For details see the program website or contact Jessica Beeson at 864-1767.
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Lawrence man pleads to indecent liberties with a child
A 48 year old Lawrence man, Terry S Pennay, pleaded no contest to two counts of indecent liberties with a child and one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The case involved three victims ages 14 to 16, discovered in March 2009. Sentencing set for April 27 with potential prison terms from 31 to 136 months per indecent liberties count and 55 to 247 months for the aggravated count. Gas prices surveyed show stations at $2.60 per gallon. Call 832-7154 with lower finds.
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St Patrick's Day Parade Expected Record Floats in Lawrence
The Lawrence St Patrick's Day Parade is one day away with more than 100 floats planned, a weekday record. Parade chair Roger Browning notes the route from South Park to North Lawrence with Elm Street detours. Grand marshal is Dan Affalter. parade queen is Katelyn Affalter. Funds will be raised for Women’s Transitional Care Services, Douglas County CASA, Family Promise, VanGo, and Lawrence Humane Society.
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House probes misconduct complaint against O'Neal
A three Republican and three Democrat select committee opened an inquiry into a misconduct complaint against Kansas House Speaker Mike O'Neal. The complaint alleges he acted as attorney for a business group in a state budget related class action. The panel awaits a ruling on whether to dismiss or proceed with hearings.
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Courts face four Friday shutdowns in April and May
Douglas County District Chief Judge Robert Fairchild says the Kansas Supreme Court order to close all state courts for four Fridays due to budget problems will bring backlog and confusion. About 38 Douglas County staff will take unpaid leave on April 9 16 and 23 and May 7, delaying paperwork and court dates.
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Parkinson pitches new road projects for Kansas
Gov. Mark Parkinson, flanked by ex governors Mike Hayden and Bill Graves, urged more highway funding despite sagging state revenues. He cited Reader's Digest ranking Kansas first in road conditions and safety, noting maintenance lag could worsen in 1 2 3 years without a new plan.
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