INCLEMENT WEATHER
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Douglas County the week before.
and rain are expected late Sunday into early Monday. Snowfall will follow and continue through Tuesday night with 8 to 12 inches of snow expected. The last time Lawrence had 12 inches of snow was March 16, 1960.
The windchill is projected to be anywhere from -15 to -25 degrees, which could be dangerous, Anderson said.
"I know this storm has the potential to outdo the last couple of storms,"said Matt Anderson, meteorologist for the Topeka National Weather Service.
Driving will be hazardous because of wind, heavy snow and low visibility. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website suggests that drivers fill gas tanks and check antifreeze levels. Continue to check kansan.com for updates about the storm.
—Janene Gier
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VOLUME 123 ISSUE 83
Aid resources made easy
New map helps volunteers by showing organizations in town
BY JONATHAN
jshorman@kansan.com
A new resource intended for Lawrence residents may make it easier for students to find volunteer opportunities.
TheLawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority created a map of all emergency aid resources in Lawrence. The Housing Authority worked with the City of Lawrence and Headquarters Counseling Center on the assignment.
The map lists 91 organizations and services, from the Adult Learning Center to the Willow Domestic Violence Center and gives contact information for each. Many of these organizations seek volunteer help.
"It will probably be a useful tool, certainly, for anyone who"
doing social services in the community," said Carrie Lindsey, director of resident services for the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority. "A useful tool for anyone who's volunteering."
The Douglas County AIDS Project, one of the organizations listed on the map, relies on volunteer help, said Colt Coffin. Coffin is a case manager for the project.
"We're always extremely open to volunteers." Coffin said.
Lindsey cautioned that many organizations appreciate extended notice from prospective volunteers. It can be difficult to accommodate volunteers on short notice Lindsey says.
Other organizations listed on the map that may interest students include Big Brothers and Big Sisters, KU Psychological Clinic and the Leo Center.
Lindsey said the map took
about a year to complete. Only 1,000 copies are available now but after organizations verify the map 5,000 copies will be distributed across the city. Lindsey says the maps will be available at local aid organizations.
The map primarily targets Lawrence residents who have been affected by the recession and are looking for aid for the first time, says Lindsey. The map gives those individuals an easy way to see all their available resources.
— Edited by Sean Tokarz
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Contributed photo
This map points out 91 services and organizations around Lawrence, along with bus routes. The map is a helpful tool for volunteers looking for a way to help out in the community.
"This past month really has opened my eyes to how amazing this place is. It is beyond words to describe how I feel and the love that I have for the University of Kansas and the fans."
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OPINION | 5A
Obama has failed in one of his goals
Jerod Kilgore explains — or at least gives a humorous take on — why Obama has not succeeded in his 'Death by Presidency' campaign.
Jerod Kilgore explains
Dick Vitale talks about his visit to Lawrence
ESPN's Dick Vitale visited Lawrence for College GameDay. He explained where he gets his enthusiasm and how it's promoted through his new book, "Dickie V's ABC's and 1-2-3's."
STUDENT LIFE
Brewing with a personal touch
BY CHRIS HONG chong@kansan.com
After Robert Decker's freshman year in 2007, he developed an appreciation for high-quality beer. The only problem was that Decker, a graduate student from Stillwater, Okla., could not legally buy alcohol. Although Decker's problem was common among younger students, his solution was a bit unorthodox: he began brewing the beer himself.
"It was a means for me to sort of start exploring the world of beer with a handson approach," Decker said. The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is an organization where homebrewers connect through all things beer. The AHA currently has 24,000 members, and officials estimate 750,000 Americans brew beer at home at least once a year. The Lawrence Brewers Guild has around 100 members, according to the group's newly-elected president Russell Brickell. Brickell, who began homebrewing four years ago and is now an assistant brewer at 23rd St. Brewery, said homebrewing could be a creative outlet for students.
"Its kind of like buying cookie dough as opposed to making the ingredients itself," Greenwood said. "Obviously, its way easier to buy the cookie dough, but it costs more than buying the flour, sugar and chocolate chips."
"If you're going to drink beer, you might as well drink something you made yourself." Brickell said.
Decker said that on average, five gallons of beer, or 50 bottles, costs him about $25 to make. That equates to roughly 50 cents per bottle. He said it's more expensive for beginners because they need to purchase equipment and will likely use malt extract, a processed and simpler ingredient, as opposed to raw grains. Rich Greenwood, another Lawrence homebrewer, compared the two ingredient options to baking.
Decker and Greenwood both said that having enough free time and space to brew are challenges they face, but Decker thinks homebrewing is worth the extra hassle.
"It may cost more than buying beer from the store, but you're getting a lot more out of it," he said. "You're getting more than just beer: you're
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