07 Oct 2009
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 2009
Page
1
Lawrence native Matt Bunch is featured as the cover boy for the American gardener, recognized for his leadership in the vegetable garden movement and highlighted in the American Horticultural Society magazine. Page 10.
On Tuesday three Americans described as masters of light received the Nobel Prize in Physics. One scientist helped lay the groundwork for fiber-optic networks powering global television and communications, while two others developed the electronic eye behind digital photography.
Actor John Astin will MC a do over funeral for Edgar Allan Poe this weekend at the Poe House and Museum in Baltimore. A replica body in a casket marks the rite as organizers honor Poe on his 200th birthday with a festival style tribute.
Lawrence teachers and school district officials meet again Thursday in an effort to reach a new contract. The talks aim to resolve wage and policy issues affecting classrooms and district operations.
Kansas University plans a major Lied Center expansion funded by a 2.5 million gift from the Lied Foundation. The project adds an 1,800 square foot lobby, an education pavilion, more office space and displays on Ernst F Lied and the Lied Foundation Trust. Tim Van Leer says the upgrades will enhance functions and enable new programs.
Eleven-year-old Devin McCart confronted Mark Fenton during a sidewalk walk near his school at 936 NY. The fifth grader, a walker to school, highlighted bricks overgrown bushes and missing sidewalks as Principal Nancy DeGarmo and nine student council members observe. Walking discussion continues on page 6A.
KDOT and Trinodan afternoan engineers briefed city and county leaders on a statewide ranking process for a comprehensive transportation program. The Northeast Kansas list will be released as a first cut with SLT anticipated to rate highly though final approval by the legislature remains uncertain. The eastern leg to connect US 59 near south Lawrence with KS 10 east of Lawrence is seen needing about 150 million in new funding and may take three years of design work. A federal lawsuit over Baker Wetlands protection was also updated with motions to dismiss parts of the case. Construction on US 59 four lanes is on schedule, with Douglas County paving to finish by spring 2012 and improvements in 2013 before transfer back to the county.
Congress weighs sweeping health care reform aimed at ending gender based premium disparities. The plan would curb higher costs for women of child bearing age and address pregnancy coverage, preventive care needs, and related co pays and deductibles. Page 10A notes further details.
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