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Blair says Saddam must allow weapons inspection back in ‘anytime, any place’ that is demanded: By Ron Fournier, AP White House Correspondent; April 7, 2002; (Web Posted Sunday at 12:26 p.m.) British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in the strongest signal yet he would back U.S. military action against Iraq, said Sunday that Saddam Hussein must allow weapons inspectors into his country “anytime, any place that the international community demands.”
Rockets fired at peacekeepers’ compound in Kabul; no injuries: By Paul Haven, Associated Press Writer; April 7, 2002; (Web Posted Sunday at 9:58 a.m.) Assailants fired two rockets Sunday at an international peacekeepers’ camp, one of them exploded just meters (yards) from the complex, a spokesman for the security force said. Nobody was hurt in the attack on the camp housing German and Danish troops, which occurred just after 2:30 a.m. local time, said Flight Lt. Tony Marshall, a spokesman for the British-led International Security Assistance Force peacekeepers.
Powell brings Bush’s message to Sharon: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; (Updated Sunday at 12:24 p.m.) Hours before his trip to the Middle East, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday he believes Israel “understands clearly” President Bush’s demand for an end to the offensive in Palestinian territories. Despite Bush’s call for a withdrawal “without delay,” Israel pressed ahead Sunday with its 10-day campaign to apprehend militants throughout the West Bank.
Business briefs: April 7, 2002; Faces and places Jami Lutz, Lawrence, recently completed a three-day workshop on clinical assistance for women who breast-feed. The conference was sponsored by Stormont-Vail Health Care and Lactation Consultant Services.
Americans increasingly unhealthy: April 7, 2002; Americans refuse to get off the couch. A new government report says seven in 10 adults don’t regularly exercise and nearly four in 10 aren’t physically active at all. And despite repeated warnings about the link between a sedentary lifestyle and heart disease and diabetes, the figures haven’t budged from 1997 to 2001.
‘: April 7, 2002; The Kansas University Symphonic Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lied Center. Guest artists are the Kansas Brass Quintet and the 312th Army Brass Band.
President, Blair ponder problem of Saddam: April 7, 2002; Pressed personally by President Bush to promptly withdraw from Palestinian territories, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon offered Saturday to expedite his military offensive but set no deadline.
Kansas procedures among worst in country, national advocacy group says: April 7, 2002; By Mike Belt Kansas’ small-claims courts deserve an “F” on the legal report card, according to a national reform organization. Kansas was one of only four states to receive a failing grade for its small-claims court procedures in a study by HALT, or Help Abolish Legal Tyranny, a Washington-based advocacy group.
Bear fair raises funds for respite care: April 7, 2002; By Mindie Paget A teddy bear is just finishing dinner when the waiter walks up and asks if he saved room for dessert. The teddy bear says, “No thanks. I’m stuffed.” Cheesy bear humor went with the scenery Saturday at the “We Care Bear Fair,” a communitywide teddy bear festival to benefit Trinity Respite Care Inc.
Visitor: Life in Israel full of threats, tension: April 7, 2002; By Bill Snead It’s hard to imagine that leaving your home to buy a loaf of bread or shop for a pair of jeans could be dangerous or even life-threatening. That’s the way Barbara Oxman describes life in Hadera, Israel, where terrorism is a part of everyday life.
s abuse program: April 7, 2002; A Lawrence agency that serves battered women and their children will hold its first fund-raiser to promote healthy lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relationships.
Retired minister wants to set world title tearing up phone books: April 7, 2002; You’ve heard of letting your fingers do the walking. E.J. Charon wants to let his hands do the ripping. Charon is the self-professed “King of Phone Book Ripping.” He even had it spray-painted on his Volkswagen New Beetle and printed on his cap.
Federal judge makes state history: April 7, 2002; Julie Robinson became the state’s first black female federal district judge during a ceremony on Friday. Robinson, who is also only the second woman to be confirmed in the federal District of Kansas’ 141-year history, said she was blessed by God in her life and career.
Use common sense to avoid investor scams from Nigeria, U.S.: April 7, 2002; I’d like to share an e-mail that came my way the other day under the title “request for an urgent assistance” and signed by someone identifying himself as “a former special adviser on petroleum and economic matters to the late head of the state of Federal Republic of Nigeria …”
Palestinian antics: April 7, 2002; To the editor: I never cease to be amazed by the attitudes of some toward the Israelis, such as those shown by readers Phil Deamer and David Omar in your April 3 issue. I only hope that anyone who felt influenced by their opinions also read George Will’s column immediately above, which gave a much more realistic description of the situation.
Bush must show leadership on Mideast: April 7, 2002; By Trudy Rubin Knight Ridder Newspapers Fifty-five percent of Americans believe the United States shouldn’t get more involved in Middle East problems. I can sympathize. The daily dose of disaster from Israel and the West Bank makes it hard to watch CNN.
U.S. official: Rival killed Mexico drug lord: April 7, 2002; Mexico’s most ruthless drug lord likely was killed by a rival gang aided by corrupt police officers, not in a shoot-out with police as has been widely reported, according to a senior U.S. law enforcement official.
Experts worry Middle East will hamper U.S. recovery: April 7, 2002; Experts expected the economic recovery to look like a lazy “L.” So far this year, though, the economy has soared, tracing the right side of a steep “V.” But with Middle East tensions causing energy prices to rise, analysts say a “W” Â the dreaded double-dip recession Â cannot be ruled out.
FBI survey finds computer attacks on the increase: April 7, 2002; Most large corporations and government agencies have been attacked by computer hackers, but they frequently do not inform authorities of the breaches, an FBI survey finds. The survey released today found about 90 percent of respondents detected computer security breaches in the past year but only 34 percent reported those attacks to authorities.
Networks line up guests for Sunday news programs: April 7, 2002; Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Top Mormon: Games boosted church: April 7, 2002; The president of the Mormon church told the faithful on Saturday that the Salt Lake City Olympics proved to be a boost to the church’s image among non-Mormons. Utah’s dominant religion kept a low profile during the February Games, opting not to proselytize to 120,000 people who came to the city to see the Olympics.
Voters can select best NY film: April 7, 2002; If you had to pick one movie that best captured the spirit of New York City, what would it be Â “Manhattan”? “Do the Right Thing”? “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”? Those are among 250 movies in The Best of New York online competition, part of the inaugural Tribeca Film Festival.
Former KTEC leader atop state bonus ladder: April 7, 2002; By Dave Ranney Between 1998 and 2000, Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp. President and CEO Rich Bendis received almost $102,000 in bonuses. No other state employee received more.
Indiana leads own meet: April 7, 2002; Kansas University’s women’s golf team placed 13th of 14 teams after the first round of the Indiana Invitational on Saturday at Indiana University Golf Club. The Jayhawks finished first day’s play with 608 strokes.
s hit in 11th lifts UT in Game Two: April 7, 2002; Michael Holliman hit an RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning Saturday night to give Texas a 5-4 victory over Kansas and a doubleheader sweep. The Longhorns (28-9, 7-5 Big 12) won the first game 8-3.
Russell second: April 7, 2002; Kansas University senior Scott Russell placed second in the javelin at the Texas Relays on Saturday with an NCAA automatic qualifying throw of 239-1. John Stiegeler of Oregon won with a heave of 242-11
DePaul still looking: April 7, 2002; North Carolina-Wilmington coach Jerry Wainwright is no longer interested in succeeding Pat Kennedy at DePaul and has removed his name from consideration for that position.
Power hitters were teammates in Oakland: April 7, 2002; Jason Giambi’s telephone rang and Big Mac was on the line. “God, will you relax out there?” Mark McGwire said. “Don’t bury yourself. You’re too good a hitter.”
Baseball Briefs: April 7, 2002; Â Mendoza set to rejoin Yankees bullpen Â Jays purchase contract of right-handed pitcher Â Lefty placed on DL; Rangers recall rookie Â Twins place Rivas, Buchanan on DL
M: April 7, 2002; Kansas University’s softball team slammed 10 hits in a 6-4 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday at the Aggies’ field. The Jayhawks, however, were no hit by Jessica Slataper in the second game and lost, 3-0. KU did draw five walks in the second game, including two by Serena Settlemier.
Dancers to break in new arts center stage: April 7, 2002; The Prairie Wind Dancers, the resident dance company at the Lawrence Arts Center, will inaugurate its new home with a dance concert at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday at the arts center, 940 N.H.
KU summer theater slates auditions: April 7, 2002; Auditions are set for the Kansas Summer Theatre’s production of “Prairie Fire, Parts I and II,” a pair of new plays by Kansas University theater and film professor John Gronbeck-Tedesco.
Lions upended in baseball, 5-4, 15-5: April 7, 2002; Shawnee Heights struck early and often in a sweep of a high school baseball doubleheader with Lawrence High on Saturday afternoon at Heights’ field. Shawnee Heights scored three runs in the first inning en route to a 5-4 victory in the opener.
Five score in 5-0 rout: April 7, 2002; Katie Vormehr, Michelle Garcia, Morgan Matthews, Meredith Mayo and Kelsey Mellard scored for Free State High in a 5-0 girls soccer victory over Shawnee Mission North on Saturday at Shawnee Mission Complex.
s white horse cloaked in mystery: April 7, 2002; Galloping across the Berkshire Downs, yet never getting anywhere, the White Horse of Uffington is one of the great mysteries of the English countryside. The stylized figure, some 360 feet long, was gouged from the white chalk bedrock some 3,000 years ago. But why and by whom remains an enigma.
Actresses prepare for murderous roles: April 7, 2002; By Jan Biles Jane Malin and Thelma Taylor don’t look like murderers. But put on a little theatrical makeup, prepare a pitcher of elderberry wine and give them copies of Joseph Kesselring’s play “Arsenic and Old Lace,” and they will convince you.
Teen star returns to music with adult sound, life: April 7, 2002; When Brandy plops down on a chair in her hotel suite, preparing for a morning of picture-taking and interviews, a sour look suddenly comes over her face. It’s not the day ahead that’s upsetting her; it’s the baby inside.
Spring makeup offers fresh look: April 7, 2002; Spring’s most popular cosmetics colors will be bright and tropical with a metallic shimmer, according to makeup artists. Eyes and lips make the boldest statement thanks to blue and lavender eyeshadows, and shimmery, berry-stained lip glosses, said Molly Nover, a beauty expert at Sephora.
s outdoors group thriving on 10th anniversary: April 7, 2002; Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The Texas Parks and Wildlife program helps women master outdoor skills in 25 different aspects of the great outdoors, from camping and bird watching to fishing and hunting.
Commissioners approve allocating only two antlerless-only permits in eight areas: April 7, 2002; Wildlife and Parks commissioners have made some changes in state deer seasons. State agency biologists looked at deer population indices and deer-related vehicle accidents in each management unit. In those units where ongoing efforts to reduce deer populations have been effective, adjustments were recommended.
Clancy takes readers inside U.S. Special Forces: April 7, 2002; Imagine being a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, in command of an eight-man team in a hidden position deep inside Iraq during the Gulf War. The ground war is about to start, and your mission is to observe a nearby highway for troop movements that might threaten the 18th Airborne Corps, soon to be the left flank unit in a wide envelopment of Iraqi ground forces as part of Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf’s “Hail Mary” plan.
State hikes turkey units from three to four: April 7, 2002; Kansas spring turkey season will open on Wednesday with several new rules in place. For starters, the state is divided into four turkey management units instead of three. Unit 1, in northwest Kansas, has unlimited turkey permits (one per hunter).
Essay contest now in Classic: April 7, 2002; An essay contest on “Why I Like Fishing” is part of this year’s Governor’s Fishing Classic on May 24 at Coffey County Lake near Burlington. Open to all Kansas youths 16 and under, the winner will be honored by Gov. Bill Graves during a luncheon at the lake. Also, the winner with receive a $100 and a plaque.
Bloch was sole American Blue Rider: April 7, 2002; Albert Bloch, born in 1882 in St. Louis, dropped out of school at age 16 so he could begin taking classes at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts. Even then, he knew he wanted to devote his life to art.
LHS to receive Duke Ellington charts: April 7, 2002; By Jan Biles Lawrence High School is one of nine U.S. schools and universities that will premiere the music of jazz legend Duke Ellington before it is put in mainstream educational distribution.
U.S. Postal Service loves Lucy: April 7, 2002; She made ‘em laugh and laugh and laugh. Whether it was radio, television or films, audiences adored the ingenious and inventive comedian who played a variety of hilarious roles. She was the inimitable Lucille Ball.
compound in Kabul: April 7, 2002; (Web Posted Sunday at 9:58 a.m.) Assailants fired two rockets Sunday at an international peacekeepers’ camp, one of them exploded just meters (yards) from the complex, a spokesman for the security force said. Nobody was hurt in the attack on the camp housing German and Danish troops, which occurred just after 2:30 a.m. local time, said Flight Lt. Tony Marshall, a spokesman for the British-led International Security Assistance Force peacekeepers.
State defends defeated measure: April 7, 2002; By Dave Ranney For the past 13 years, Adrian McKee has been a corrections officer at the state prison in Lansing. He is paid $17.70 an hour. He’s never received a bonus, he said. He doesn’t know anyone who has. So when he found out that in each of the past two years, more than 400 Department of Transportation workers Â engineers and computer technicians, mostly Â each pocketed anywhere from $3,000 to $14,000 in annual bonuses, he felt like he’d been stabbed in the back.
Doris Jean Bray: April 7, 2002
Nation Briefs: April 7, 2002; Â Baltimore: Razed stadium’s rubble eyed as oyster habitat Â BOSTON: Philadelphia professor wins Hemingway award
Mary Jane Bowler: April 7, 2002
Brown-Wallace services: April 7, 2002; Services for Bonnie Ilene Brown-Wallace, 55, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Second Christian Church. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Brown-Wallace died Thursday, April 4, 2002, at her home.
Briefly: April 7, 2002; Pakistan: Captured bin Laden aide wounded, defiant, medics say New Hampshire: Coach poisons himself after sex-crime conviction Michigan: Kmart says court wants chain’s auto centers open Pakistan: Leader’s call for referendum criticized at home, abroad
Briefly: April 7, 2002; Â Pakistan: Captured bin Laden aide wounded, defiant, medics say Â New Hampshire: Coach poisons himself after sex-crime conviction Â Michigan: Kmart says court wants chain’s auto centers open Â Pakistan: Leader’s call for referendum criticized at home, abroad
Briefcase: April 7, 2002; Â Restaurant chain buries its racist image Â Economy: Chief executives predict recovery by year’s end Â Motley Fool: Name that company
Baseball Briefs: April 7, 2002; Kent returns to lineup; Minor goes on DL Cardinals place Williams on 15-day disabled list
Baseball Briefs: April 7, 2002; Mendoza set to rejoin Yankees bullpen Jays purchase contract of right-handed pitcher Lefty placed on DL; Rangers recall rookie Twins place Rivas, Buchanan on DL
Arts notes: April 7, 2002; Â Guitarist to give free workshop Â Atchison art fair seeking entries Â Writer to read his short stories Â Guitarist, artist unite for performance Â Theater company to perform ‘Art’
Horoscopes: April 7, 2002; For Sunday, April 7, 2002, those with birthdays today: You’re unusually organized, thus making new opportunities happen. You seem to understand situations and instinctively know when to take action and when not to. Your creativity crests this year, as you break past patterns and greet new ways of thinking. A seminar or trip could be a real eye-opener. Your home life or relationship with family develops a great deal of warmth. If you are single, you will meet someone whom you will want to be with. If you are attached, your relationship will warm up considerably because of your willingness to share. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
Arts notes: April 7, 2002; Â Lawrence author releases new edition Â KU students compete in Naftzger contest Â Auditions for ‘Reunion’ coming up at LCT
Arts notes: April 7, 2002; Â Red is an integral part of KU artist’s creations Â Erin Brockovich to talk about learning disability Â KC exhibit explores relationships to home Â Art Tougeau’s on track; entry deadline nears
s defense helps Giants deny Padres in 4-1 victory: April 7, 2002; Barry Bonds helped the San Francisco Giants win their fifth straight game with his glove, not his bat. Bonds had a spectacular sliding catch with the bases loaded and scored the go-ahead run on J.T. Snow’s sixth-inning single as San Francisco remained undefeated, beating the San Diego Padres, 4-1, Saturday.
Team wants cooperation on stadium expansion: April 7, 2002; Ah, opening day at quaint, old Wrigley Field. Ivy vines clinging to the outfield walls, the hand-changed scoreboard in center field, Chicago Cubs fans swearing this is finally their year.
San Antonio pulls within half-game of Dallas in Midwest: April 7, 2002; Tim Duncan’s biggest contribution of the fourth quarter came when it counted most. Duncan’s only field goal of the fourth period was an 18-foot jumper over Dirk Nowitzki with two seconds left to lift the San Antonio Spurs to an 89-87 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday in a showdown of Midwest Division leaders.
Jayhawks scored at blistering pace: April 7, 2002; By Gary Bedore Forgive Kansas University’s men’s basketball players if they doze off during Monday afternoon’s Final Four parade in downtown Lawrence. The Jayhawks, you see, are used to traveling at breakneck speed on the basketball court, not crawling at a snail’s pace in snazzy convertibles.
Corny musical still stands tall on Broadway: April 7, 2002; By George Will Washington Post Writers Group “Honey lamb”? That is as corny as Kansas in August. Perhaps such lyrics please people in Manhattan, Kansas, where the waving wheat can sure smell sweet when the wind comes right behind the rain.
Artist crafts otherworldly works: April 7, 2002; Eric Abraham was 3 years old when his mother handed him his first slab of dime-store clay. A lot has changed in the intervening 62 years. “She nurtured my creative side,” says Abraham, at work in his old trailer-house-turned-art-studio, which sits close by the 19th-century wooden schoolhouse that is now his home in northeast Kansas.
star: April 7, 2002; By Mindie Paget It will be one of the happiest birthdays of his star-studded but legally embattled life. When former child television star Taran Noah Smith turns 18 Monday, he’ll finally gain access to the income from his $1.5 million trust fund.
Exhibit features Welty photos: April 7, 2002; The black-and-white images contrast the lives of a bygone Mississippi. Boys with short, cropped hair in dirty overalls. Men sitting away the afternoon in Sunday best, Jitney Jungle stenciled on a grocery store sign across the square. A woman, dressed in a spiritual white, encircled by seven children in a pool of sunlight.
Sextuplets born to Kansas couple: April 7, 2002; A south-central Kansas woman gave birth to sextuplets on Saturday, delivering three boys and three girls. They are the first in Kansas history. Doctors said Sondra Headrick and her children were doing well. Four are on a respirator and the other two are on oxygen, but they appear healthy, doctors said.
Leap offers a new look at chicken culture: April 7, 2002; By George Gurley “The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing,” according to some sage. I am a slow learner with limited aptitude. I don’t pretend to know many things. But I have learned one great thing: Leap before you look.
search of al-Qaida complex nets intelligence haul: April 7, 2002; U.S. troops hauled bags of documents Saturday from abandoned al-Qaida and Taliban caves to Bagram air base after days of searching through mountains, turning up secret jail cells and dossiers with photographs and fingerprint samples.
Another venue like Texas Motor Speedway not likely soon: April 7, 2002; Bruton Smith built it, and they’re still coming. More than 300,000 NASCAR fans will descend this weekend on the 5-year-old Texas Motor Speedway, a monstrous track big enough to swallow eight Texas Stadiums.
‘: April 7, 2002; In a city where federal prosecutors have made careers out of prosecuting political corruption, the indictment of Gov. George Ryan’s campaign committee as a criminal enterprise breaks new ground.
Fresno authorities investigate claim dating to 1969: April 7, 2002; Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, already under fire for his handling of sexual abuse allegations against other priests in the nation’s largest Catholic archdiocese, is now confronting accusations of his own.
KC absorbs 14-0 drubbing: April 7, 2002; Facing one of his favorite pitchers in one of his favorite parks, Magglio Ordonez had every reason to expect a banner day. Nobody could foresee the way the rest of Chicago’s bats would also jump to life, however, in a 14-0 drubbing of Kansas City on Saturday.
Emeril: Kid-friendly foods also can be parent-pleasers: April 7, 2002; To get their children to eat a nutritious meal, some parents hide vegetables in desserts, mask meats in sauces or even dye foods their children’s favorite colors. Why not just ask them what they’d like to eat? And while you’re at it, why don’t you ask the kids to help prepare the food, too?
NBA Roundup: Spurs sink Mavericks, 89-87: San Antonio pulls within half-game of Dallas in Midwest; The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Tim Duncan’s biggest contribution of the fourth quarter came when it counted most. Duncan’s only field goal of the fourth period was an 18-foot jumper over Dirk Nowitzki with two seconds left to lift the San Antonio Spurs to an 89-87 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday in a showdown of Midwest Division leaders.
CWS to switch to best-of-3: One game not enough to decide champ; The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; The College World Series is about to become a bit tougher to win. The NCAA is expected to announce next week a change in the format of the Division I baseball championship, starting next season, from a one-game final to a best-of-3 series.
Firebirds defeat OKC team: Capitol Hall falls, 9-8; J-W Staff Reports; April 7, 2002; Free State High claimed its second 9-8 victory in the Claremore baseball festival Saturday when it defeated Oklahoma City Capitol Hill. The Firebirds edged Fayetteville, Ark., by an identical score Friday.
Kansas downs Missouri, 107-97: Vinson scores five points, dishes six assists in victory; By Andy Samuelson; April 7, 2002; By Andy Samuelson It was pretty much the kind of game Lawrence High’s Stephen Vinson thought it would be. While the sloppy, highlight-reel-filled basketball that dominated Saturday’s HyVee High School All-Star Basketball Classic didn’t really suit Vinson’s workman-like style, it did impress the Lions’ standout.
McGwire tells Giambi to relax during transition to new team: Power hitters were teammates in Oakland; The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Jason Giambi’s telephone rang and Big Mac was on the line. “God, will you relax out there?” Mark McGwire said. “Don’t bury yourself. You’re too good a hitter.”
National League Roundup: Bonds not just about home runs: Slugger’s defense helps Giants deny Padres in 4-1 victory; The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Barry Bonds helped the San Francisco Giants win their fifth straight game with his glove, not his bat. Bonds had a spectacular sliding catch with the bases loaded and scored the go-ahead run on J.T. Snow’s sixth-inning single as San Francisco remained undefeated, beating the San Diego Padres, 4-1, Saturday.
American League Roundup: Yanks blank another foe: El Duque ups streak to 2813 shutout innings; The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; No wonder the rest of baseball is scared of the New York Yankees: Their starting pitchers have stopped giving up runs. Orlando Hernandez, not even guaranteed a starting spot at the start of spring training, became the latest pitcher to make shutout ball seem routine.
L.A. cardinal vigorously denies abuse allegation: Fresno authorities investigate claim dating to 1969; The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, already under fire for his handling of sexual abuse allegations against other priests in the nation’s largest Catholic archdiocese, is now confronting accusations of his own.
Indictment in Illinois brings halt to ‘politics as usual’: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; In a city where federal prosecutors have made careers out of prosecuting political corruption, the indictment of Gov. George Ryan’s campaign committee as a criminal enterprise breaks new ground.
Experts worry Middle East will hamper U.S. recovery: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Experts expected the economic recovery to look like a lazy “L.” So far this year, though, the economy has soared, tracing the right side of a steep “V.” But with Middle East tensions causing energy prices to rise, analysts say a “W” the dreaded double-dip recession cannot be ruled out.
Afghan caves yield treasure for U.S.: American troops’ search of al-Qaida complex nets intelligence haul; The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; U.S. troops hauled bags of documents Saturday from abandoned al-Qaida and Taliban caves to Bagram air base after days of searching through mountains, turning up secret jail cells and dossiers with photographs and fingerprint samples.
Exhibit features Welty photos: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; The black-and-white images contrast the lives of a bygone Mississippi. Boys with short, cropped hair in dirty overalls. Men sitting away the afternoon in Sunday best, Jitney Jungle stenciled on a grocery store sign across the square. A woman, dressed in a spiritual white, encircled by seven children in a pool of sunlight.
Animal ‘orphans’ off limits: Biologists advise against human intervention; Missouri Dept. of Conservation; April 7, 2002; What is the best thing you can do for wildlife you think has been abandoned? Nothing. Biologists advise against attempting to rescue baby animals believed to be orphaned. Doing so often causes the animals’ demise.
Women’s outdoors group thriving on 10th anniversary: By Ray Sasser, Dallas Morning News; April 7, 2002; Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The Texas Parks and Wildlife program helps women master outdoor skills in 25 different aspects of the great outdoors, from camping and bird watching to fishing and hunting.
Leap offers a new look at chicken culture: By George Gurley; April 7, 2002; By George Gurley “The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing,” according to some sage. I am a slow learner with limited aptitude. I don’t pretend to know many things. But I have learned one great thing: Leap before you look.
Corny musical still stands tall on Broadway: By George Will, Washington Post Writers Group; April 7, 2002; By George Will Washington Post Writers Group “Honey lamb”? That is as corny as Kansas in August. Perhaps such lyrics please people in Manhattan, Kansas, where the waving wheat can sure smell sweet when the wind comes right behind the rain.
Lucky us!: Journal-World Editorial; April 7, 2002; Journal-World Editorial The new Lawrence Arts Center is a wonderful addition to the community. What is it they say about luck? It’s a matter of preparation meeting opportunity? That’s pretty much the story of the Lawrence Arts Center.
Sox pound Royals: KC absorbs 14-0 drubbing; By Doug Tucker, Associated Press Sports Writer; April 7, 2002; Facing one of his favorite pitchers in one of his favorite parks, Magglio Ordonez had every reason to expect a banner day. Nobody could foresee the way the rest of Chicago’s bats would also jump to life, however, in a 14-0 drubbing of Kansas City on Saturday.
Leno calls Letterman feud ‘nasty’: By David Bauder, Associated Press Television Writer; April 7, 2002; Jay Leno says he doesn’t understand why things are so “nasty” between him and David Letterman. The host of “The Tonight Show” complained in an interview that while he’s had nice things to say about Letterman’s “Late Show,” he never hears anything similar in return.
Dancers to break in new arts center stage: J-W Staff Reports; April 7, 2002; The Prairie Wind Dancers, the resident dance company at the Lawrence Arts Center, will inaugurate its new home with a dance concert at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday at the arts center, 940 N.H.
U.N. conference to wrestle with elderly population boom: By Jerome Socolovsky, Associated Press Writer; April 7, 2002; The predictions are almost cataclysmic: In 50 years, if trends continue, the number of people older than 60 will triple. Those 2 billion seniors would outnumber the world’s youths.
Board says superintendent made call to change grades: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; The superintendent of the Piper School District made the decision to change the grades of 28 students accused of plagiarism, some school board members said, although he has said he supported the teacher who wanted to fail the students.
Senior plans to rip through record: Retired minister wants to set world title tearing up phone books; By Connie Farrow, Associated Press Writer; April 7, 2002; You’ve heard of letting your fingers do the walking. E.J. Charon wants to let his hands do the ripping. Charon is the self-professed “King of Phone Book Ripping.” He even had it spray-painted on his Volkswagen New Beetle and printed on his cap.
Fund-raiser to benefit women’s abuse program: April 7, 2002; A Lawrence agency that serves battered women and their children will hold its first fund-raiser to promote healthy lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relationships.
Dayton S. Hawkins: April 7, 2002
Sextuplets born to Kansas couple: By Roxana Hegeman, Associated Press Writer; April 7, 2002; A south-central Kansas woman gave birth to sextuplets on Saturday, delivering three boys and three girls. They are the first in Kansas history. Doctors said Sondra Headrick and her children were doing well. Four are on a respirator and the other two are on oxygen, but they appear healthy, doctors said.
Pump Patrol seeks best deal: April 7, 2002; The Journal-World has found a Lawrence-area gasoline price as low as $1.32 at the Citgos at Ninth and Iowa streets and 920 N. Second St.and at Conoco, 2447 W. Sixth St.
Legal battles nearing end for ‘Home Improvement’ star: By Mindie Paget; April 7, 2002; By Mindie Paget It will be one of the happiest birthdays of his star-studded but legally embattled life. When former child television star Taran Noah Smith turns 18 Monday, he’ll finally gain access to the income from his $1.5 million trust fund.
Governor: Regents’ lobbying lacking: Research facilities bill just ‘icing on the cake’ for funds, Graves says; By Scott Rothschild; April 7, 2002; By Scott Rothschild Gov. Bill Graves says he is disappointed higher education officials haven’t made a greater effort to lobby lawmakers for increased funding. The Kansas Board of Regents and universities have focused most of their energies during the legislative session on passage of a bill to help build research facilities at three universities, including Kansas University, he said.
England’s white horse cloaked in mystery: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Galloping across the Berkshire Downs, yet never getting anywhere, the White Horse of Uffington is one of the great mysteries of the English countryside. The stylized figure, some 360 feet long, was gouged from the white chalk bedrock some 3,000 years ago. But why and by whom remains an enigma.
Artist crafts otherworldly works: By Mike Berry, The Wichita Eagle; April 7, 2002; Eric Abraham was 3 years old when his mother handed him his first slab of dime-store clay. A lot has changed in the intervening 62 years. “She nurtured my creative side,” says Abraham, at work in his old trailer-house-turned-art-studio, which sits close by the 19th-century wooden schoolhouse that is now his home in northeast Kansas.
Beware risks of telemarketing scams: Offers of prizes, trips and investments often too good to be true; By Brian Williams, Kansas Senior Press Services; April 7, 2002; What are the most common telemarketing scams, and how can I recognize when I’m being suckered? Prize promotions, lottery clubs and trips are commonly used scams. Typically, consumers receive a telephone call congratulating them on winning a valuable prize.
Ease into spring lawn routine: By Bruce Chladny; April 7, 2002; By Bruce Chladny These warm spring days are a big temptation for even the most seasoned gardeners in town. However, do not be fooled and begin gardening too early. Keep in mind that the average last frost date in our area is April 15. That means we have a 50 percent chance of frost on that date.
Sparkle and shine: It’s best to tackle spring cleaning one room at a time; By Carol Boncella; April 7, 2002; By Carol Boncella My mom tackled spring cleaning like clockwork. Armed with a stiff-bristled scrub brush, she filled a bucket with hot water, swished in a little Spic-n-Span and proceeded to the nearest wall. In short order, the walls, floors and kitchen cupboards gleamed.
Composer, pianist headline KU Jazz Festival: J-W Wire Reports; April 7, 2002; Grammy Award nominees Maria Schneider and Fred Hersch are the featured artists for the 25th annual Kansas University Jazz Festival, a three-day conference highlighted by evening concerts.
Bloch on Bloch: Grandson making documentary about artist-grandfather; By Jan Biles; April 7, 2002; By Jan Biles When he was growing up in California, Scott Bloch didn’t hear or know much about his grandfather. It wasn’t until he moved to Lawrence in 1976 that he discovered the art and writings of Albert Bloch and their significance.
Children’s ‘odd’ behavior may actually be normal: J-W Wire Reports; April 7, 2002; Parents will never understand why toddlers do some of the wacky things that toddlers do. Parenting magazine, however, does explain some of the seemingly odd behavior exhibited by toddlers in its March issue.
Emeril: Kid-friendly foods also can be parent-pleasers: By Samantha Critchell, Associated Press Writer; April 7, 2002; To get their children to eat a nutritious meal, some parents hide vegetables in desserts, mask meats in sauces or even dye foods their children’s favorite colors. Why not just ask them what they’d like to eat? And while you’re at it, why don’t you ask the kids to help prepare the food, too?
Astronomical tools now sell for sky-high prices: By Ralph and Terry Kovel, King Features Syndicate; April 7, 2002; One globe showing the continents and seas and another showing the stars in the sky were part of the furniture in an 18th-century gentleman’s library. They were considered a sign of education, even if the owner knew little about their use.
Report: Male, white, GOP, rural planners are the norm: April 7, 2002; By Joel Mathis The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission is more white, male, Republican and rural than the community it serves, according to a new report from the League of Women Voters.
Pump Patrol seeks best deal: April 7, 2002; The Journal-World has found a Lawrence-area gasoline price as low as $1.32 at the Citgos at Ninth and Iowa streets and 920 N. Second St.and at Conoco, 2447 W. Sixth St.
Delaware Street project sponsors design workshop: April 7, 2002; Delaware Street Commons, a local cohousing project, will play host to a home design workshop in May. Project architect Kirk Gastinger, Kansas City, Mo., will present “Individual Home Â Singular Design” May 3-5 at the United Way Service Center, 2518 Ridge Court.
Pak posts 68, holds three-shot edge: April 7, 2002; Se Ri Pak, widening her lead with an eagle on the hole she double bogeyed a day earlier, shot her second consecutive 4-under 68 Saturday to take a three-stroke advantage into the final round of the Office Depot Championship.
Pride, not panic: April 7, 2002; To the editor: It’s a shame that an awesome display of America’s airpower would cause panic and not pride. It’s a shame that the cowardly and murderous terrorist acts of Sept. 11 may have forever planted fear and vulnerability in a Midwest city. It’s a shame that a mother and her child would cower in a basement instead of pointing to the sky to see and hear the might and power of our armed forces Â America’s response.
protest against national oil company: April 7, 2002; Venezuela’s largest labor group said Saturday it would stage a one-day general strike to support protesting oil executives Â a dispute that is already disrupting exports by one of the United States’ biggest petroleum suppliers.
s message to Sharon: April 7, 2002; (Updated Sunday at 12:24 p.m.) Hours before his trip to the Middle East, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday he believes Israel “understands clearly” President Bush’s demand for an end to the offensive in Palestinian territories. Despite Bush’s call for a withdrawal “without delay,” Israel pressed ahead Sunday with its 10-day campaign to apprehend militants throughout the West Bank.
that is demanded: April 7, 2002; (Web Posted Sunday at 12:26 p.m.) British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in the strongest signal yet he would back U.S. military action against Iraq, said Sunday that Saddam Hussein must allow weapons inspectors into his country “anytime, any place that the international community demands.”
Blake, Martin win Davis Cup doubles match: April 7, 2002; The United States has the lead and history on its side in its Davis Cup match with Spain. Todd Martin and James Blake waited out a lengthy rain delay Saturday, then picked up right where they left off and beat Alberto Martin and Juan Balcells in straight sets to give the United States a 2-1 lead over Spain in the best-of-five quarterfinal.
SAMSUNG/RADIOSHACK 500: Increased speeds a concern at Texas Motor Speedway: April 7, 2002; All this talk about record-breaking speeds at Texas Motor Speedway amuses the Winston Cup drivers. “This is racing,” Dale Earnhardt Jr. said. “We’re supposed to go fast.”
Quinn not gaining on Quirk: April 7, 2002; Kansas City outfielder Mark Quinn isn’t expected back before May 1 as he recovers from a cracked rib sustained in a playful karate skirmish with his brother. That is good news for Rangers bullpen coach and former Royals Jamie Quirk.
Capitol Hall falls, 9-8: April 7, 2002; Free State High claimed its second 9-8 victory in the Claremore baseball festival Saturday when it defeated Oklahoma City Capitol Hill. The Firebirds edged Fayetteville, Ark., by an identical score Friday.
Blanchard tackles emotional role: April 7, 2002; Tammy Blanchard is excited. She thinks she’s spotted a famous singer on the patio of an elegant hotel. It’s a case of mistaken identity, but it provided a bit of fun on a sunny afternoon.
Piping provides a polished edge: April 7, 2002; The Lady in Red and the Men in Black might be famous, but their single-shade fashion themes get old fast. This season, designers and retailers are offering a quick fix to those plagued by one-color outfits: piping.
Loretta Lynn opens up more of her life in new book: April 7, 2002; Loretta Lynn is walking through her living room unbuttoning her shirt. Suddenly, she flashes her bra. Laughing at the discombobulation of a reporter, photographer, hairdresser and personal assistant, she quickly opens and closes her shirt several more times.
s best to tackle spring cleaning one room at a time: April 7, 2002; By Carol Boncella My mom tackled spring cleaning like clockwork. Armed with a stiff-bristled scrub brush, she filled a bucket with hot water, swished in a little Spic-n-Span and proceeded to the nearest wall. In short order, the walls, floors and kitchen cupboards gleamed.
Use paint wash to create a stone wall effect: April 7, 2002; One of the first things that usually changes when Shari and I do a room makeover is the color of the walls. Paint works magic and is not that expensive when you think about the overall cost of redecorating a room.
Consider Medicare, Medigap and long-term care issues: April 7, 2002; If you or your spouse are over age 50, in addition to the complex health insurance issues covered in our four past columns, you should be sure to inform yourself about other important, yet intricate, questions: The effect of retirement on employer-sponsored health plans, Medicare, Medigap and long-term care.
Biologists advise against human intervention: April 7, 2002; What is the best thing you can do for wildlife you think has been abandoned? Nothing. Biologists advise against attempting to rescue baby animals believed to be orphaned. Doing so often causes the animals’ demise.
behavior may actually be normal: April 7, 2002; Parents will never understand why toddlers do some of the wacky things that toddlers do. Parenting magazine, however, does explain some of the seemingly odd behavior exhibited by toddlers in its March issue.
Ease into spring lawn routine: April 7, 2002; By Bruce Chladny These warm spring days are a big temptation for even the most seasoned gardeners in town. However, do not be fooled and begin gardening too early. Keep in mind that the average last frost date in our area is April 15. That means we have a 50 percent chance of frost on that date.
Composer, pianist headline KU Jazz Festival: April 7, 2002; Grammy Award nominees Maria Schneider and Fred Hersch are the featured artists for the 25th annual Kansas University Jazz Festival, a three-day conference highlighted by evening concerts.
John Henry Lederer Sr.: April 7, 2002; Services for John Henry Lederer Sr., 84, Ottawa, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Richter United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Sutton Cemetery, Richter. Mr. Lederer died Friday, April 5, 2002, at Ransom Memorial Hospital, Ottawa.
Instruments inspire Hutchins Consort: April 7, 2002; The Hutchins Consort is coming to Lawrence to perform at the Lied Center and participate in residency activities that will take the group to central Kansas.
Baseball Briefs: April 7, 2002; Â Kent returns to lineup; Minor goes on DL Â Cardinals place Williams on 15-day disabled list
Reilly 300: Purvis wins wet race with late push: April 7, 2002; Jeff Purvis won the NASCAR Busch O’Reilly 300, leading only the last six laps under caution Saturday after he took just two tires on his final pit stop and was in front when rain ended the race.
3 shutout innings: April 7, 2002; No wonder the rest of baseball is scared of the New York Yankees: Their starting pitchers have stopped giving up runs. Orlando Hernandez, not even guaranteed a starting spot at the start of spring training, became the latest pitcher to make shutout ball seem routine.
s Dixon could take award from Duke standout: April 7, 2002; Jason Williams of Duke has been the popular choice for college basketball’s player-of-the-year awards, but the announcement of the Wooden Award winner this afternoon holds a bit of suspense.
Vinson scores five points, dishes six assists in victory: April 7, 2002; By Andy Samuelson It was pretty much the kind of game Lawrence High’s Stephen Vinson thought it would be. While the sloppy, highlight-reel-filled basketball that dominated Saturday’s HyVee High School All-Star Basketball Classic didn’t really suit Vinson’s workman-like style, it did impress the Lions’ standout.
‘: April 7, 2002; Jay Leno says he doesn’t understand why things are so “nasty” between him and David Letterman. The host of “The Tonight Show” complained in an interview that while he’s had nice things to say about Letterman’s “Late Show,” he never hears anything similar in return.
Astronomical tools now sell for sky-high prices: April 7, 2002; One globe showing the continents and seas and another showing the stars in the sky were part of the furniture in an 18th-century gentleman’s library. They were considered a sign of education, even if the owner knew little about their use.
Swing adjustment pays for Tewell after only two shots: April 7, 2002; Before heading to the first tee Saturday, Doug Tewell spent about half an hour on the driving range adjusting his swing. Two shots into the round, the work started paying off.
One game not enough to decide champ: April 7, 2002; The College World Series is about to become a bit tougher to win. The NCAA is expected to announce next week a change in the format of the Division I baseball championship, starting next season, from a one-game final to a best-of-3 series.
Music offers a way of coping, former resident of region says: April 7, 2002; By Terry Rombeck Ben Sayevich hopes to replace the sound of artillery fire in Israel with music from his violin. Sayevich, a Kansas University associate professor of music, will travel to the war-ravaged country next week for three concerts with Israeli chamber musicians. “There is no end to destruction, and there’s no end Â as we’ve proven Â to how much people can hurt each other,” he said.
Outdoors Briefs: April 7, 2002; City duo takes 19th Roth earns $600
Local briefs: April 7, 2002; April festivities mark start of expanded arts center Several events are planned in conjunction with the opening of the new Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.: Monday: Arts-based preschool students walk to the new arts center from the old building, 945 Vt.; arts education, dance and drama spring sessions begin; art exhibition opens in gallery. Friday and Saturday: “New Works Concert,” by Prairie Wind Dancers, 8 p.m. April 14: Open house and dedication, 2 p.m. April 20-21: “Stuart Little,” by the Seem-To-Be Players, 1:30 p.m. April 27: Lawrence Arts Center Art Auction, 7 p.m. Above, Kansas University student Ryan Ludwig examines artwork hanging on the walls of the new building. The arts center opened its doors to the public Saturday night. _______________________________________ Final Four: Downtown parade to honor KU men’s basketball team The Kansas University men’s basketball team will be honored Monday with a downtown parade. The parade, sponsored by Downtown Lawrence and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 4 p.m. and will go along Massachusetts Street from Seventh Street to South Park. Players, coaches and managers will ride in convertibles. The KU Pep Band and cheerleaders also will participate. The parade will be carried live on Sunflower Broadband Channel 6 and replayed at 9 p.m. For more information, call parade organizer Peggy Johnson at 841-2985. _______________________________________ Gardening: Public may submit entries, view Standard Flower Show Dozens of daffodils will be on display Friday and Saturday during “Daffodils on Parade.” Entries in the Standard Flower Show, sponsored by K-State Extension, Douglas County and Prairie Acres Garden Club, will be available for viewing from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the extension office, 2110 Harper St. Admission is free. Entries are open to the public and will be taken from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday. Exhibitors need not be garden club members. Schedules and entry rules area available at the extension office. _______________________________________ Broadcast: TV program features two Lawrence artists A pair of Lawrence artists will be featured Thursday night on “Sunflower Journeys,” a series about Kansas and its people that is produced by KTWU Channel 11, a PBS television station in Topeka. The program is at 7 p.m. Photographer Jim Nedresky and artist Louis Copt will visit the prairie to see how the other captures the essence and beauty of the Flint Hills region. The show also will feature stories about Oscar Micheaux, the first African-American filmmaker, who is buried in Great Bend; and young filmmakers who compete in the annual KAN Film Festival. _______________________________________ Gasoline prices: Pump Patrol seeks best deal The Journal-World has found a Lawrence-area gasoline price as low as $1.32 at the Citgos at Ninth and Iowa streets and 920 N. Second St.and at Conoco, 2447 W. Sixth St. If you find a lower price, please call us at 832-7154. Be prepared to leave the name and address of the business and the price. Or go to www.ljworld.com/section/gasoline to join our Pump Patrol message board.
Rested Lakers ready for Heat: The Orange County Register; April 7, 2002; The Los Angeles Lakers backed up their expressions of confidence in the face of consecutive late-season losses by taking the day off Saturday.
W&P Commission to meet April 18: Wildlife and Parks; April 7, 2002; The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on April 18 at the Best Western Hospitality House in Emporia. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. with general and workshop discussion on a variety of issues.
Bush must show leadership on Mideast: By Trudy Rubin, Knight Ridder Newspapers; April 7, 2002; By Trudy Rubin Knight Ridder Newspapers Fifty-five percent of Americans believe the United States shouldn’t get more involved in Middle East problems. I can sympathize. The daily dose of disaster from Israel and the West Bank makes it hard to watch CNN.
Investors pursue new park: Trio predicts life sciences to be ‘growth opportunity’; By Chad Lawhorn; April 7, 2002; By Chad Lawhorn Sam Campbell looks out over 17 acres of land near 15th Street and Wakarusa Drive and sees a very small piece of a very large puzzle. But it is a puzzle that excites him like none before.
Visitor: Life in Israel full of threats, tension: By Bill Snead; April 7, 2002; By Bill Snead It’s hard to imagine that leaving your home to buy a loaf of bread or shop for a pair of jeans could be dangerous or even life-threatening. That’s the way Barbara Oxman describes life in Hadera, Israel, where terrorism is a part of everyday life.
Small-claims courts get ‘F’: Kansas procedures among worst in country, national advocacy group says; By Mike Belt; April 7, 2002; By Mike Belt Kansas’ small-claims courts deserve an “F” on the legal report card, according to a national reform organization. Kansas was one of only four states to receive a failing grade for its small-claims court procedures in a study by HALT, or Help Abolish Legal Tyranny, a Washington-based advocacy group.
Rested Lakers ready for Heat: April 7, 2002; The Los Angeles Lakers backed up their expressions of confidence in the face of consecutive late-season losses by taking the day off Saturday.
Goosen benefits from Mickelson misfortune: April 7, 2002; Retief Goosen has made a bunch of long putts at the BellSouth Classic. Phil Mickelson couldn’t make one from 3 feet Â and it cost him the lead. Goosen shot a 4-under-par 68 in the third round Saturday, taking a two-stroke advantage over Mickelson on a course that’s doing a pretty good impression of Augusta National.
P Commission to meet April 18: April 7, 2002; The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will conduct a public meeting and hearing on April 18 at the Best Western Hospitality House in Emporia. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. with general and workshop discussion on a variety of issues.
Arts notes: April 7, 2002; Guitarist to give free workshop Atchison art fair seeking entries Writer to read his short stories Guitarist, artist unite for performance Theater company to perform ‘Art’
People: April 7, 2002; Â Poitier: Oscar speech easy Â NAACP honors Belafonte Â Graham undergoes surgery Â Ashcroft to appear on Letterman
People: April 7, 2002; Poitier: Oscar speech easy NAACP honors Belafonte Graham undergoes surgery Ashcroft to appear on Letterman
World Briefs: April 7, 2002; Â LONDON: Britons pay respects to queen mother Â GUATEMALA: Police arrest 12 for child-smuggling Â Puerto Rico: Vieques protests draw tear gas fire Â TOKYO: Japanese subsidiary, G.M. ink tire agreement
Steinbocks boost Jayhawks: By Andy Samuelson; April 7, 2002; By Andy Samuelson With their matches already over and a Kansas University victory never more secure, Courtney and Kristen Steinbock decided to have a little fun at Robinson Courts on Saturday.
United States is sniffing out ultimate weapon: By Dave Barry, Miami Herald; April 7, 2002; By Dave Barry Miami Herald The United States is developing an Odor Bomb. “Why?” you are saying. “Don’t we already have New Jersey?” Fine, make your little jokes. But this happens to be a serious matter of national security.
Use common sense to avoid investor scams from Nigeria, U.S.: By Jeff Brown; April 7, 2002; I’d like to share an e-mail that came my way the other day under the title “request for an urgent assistance” and signed by someone identifying himself as “a former special adviser on petroleum and economic matters to the late head of the state of Federal Republic of Nigeria …”
Local governments fighting corporate farms across America: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; In Pennsylvania, five cities have banned large corporations from owning farmland or operating farms. Leaders in a Missouri county upset by a hog waste spill ordered a company to take its hogs and get out.
Photo Alliance to meet: April 7, 2002; The Lawrence Photo Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.
Piping provides a polished edge: By Samantha Critchell, Associated Press Writer; April 7, 2002; The Lady in Red and the Men in Black might be famous, but their single-shade fashion themes get old fast. This season, designers and retailers are offering a quick fix to those plagued by one-color outfits: piping.
Brandy’s back and better: Teen star returns to music with adult sound, life; By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, Associated Press Music Writer; April 7, 2002; When Brandy plops down on a chair in her hotel suite, preparing for a morning of picture-taking and interviews, a sour look suddenly comes over her face. It’s not the day ahead that’s upsetting her; it’s the baby inside.
Clancy takes readers inside U.S. Special Forces: By Dick Lipsey, Associated Press Writer; April 7, 2002; Imagine being a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, in command of an eight-man team in a hidden position deep inside Iraq during the Gulf War. The ground war is about to start, and your mission is to observe a nearby highway for troop movements that might threaten the 18th Airborne Corps, soon to be the left flank unit in a wide envelopment of Iraqi ground forces as part of Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf’s “Hail Mary” plan.
Singer’s still woman enough: Loretta Lynn opens up more of her life in new book; By Jim Patterson, Associated Press Writer; April 7, 2002; Loretta Lynn is walking through her living room unbuttoning her shirt. Suddenly, she flashes her bra. Laughing at the discombobulation of a reporter, photographer, hairdresser and personal assistant, she quickly opens and closes her shirt several more times.
Friends and neighbors: April 7, 2002; Baseball practice is under way at Lawrence High School. Teammates gather in March at Holcom Park. Shakura Jackson submitted the photograph. Got a shot for Friends & Neighbors? Send it, along with your name, phone number and caption information, to Friends & Neighbors, P.O. Box 888, Lawrence 66044. For more Friends and Neighbors, go to www.lawrence.com/publish/postem/friends.
Sound off: April 7, 2002; My second-graders at Cordley School read the Journal-World every morning, and about a month or so ago there was an article about some missing piglets. We have not seen a follow-up article, and we were wondering what ever happened to the missing piglets, or if they know? The case of five missing baby pigs remains unsolved, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The pigs were reported missing in February by Terri Schwager, who said they were taken from her farm in the 1800 section of North 1100 Road. Officers do not know what happened to the pigs and the owner has not reported that the pigs have been found, Lt. Kathy Tate said.
Photo Alliance to meet: April 7, 2002; The Lawrence Photo Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.
Local governments fighting corporate farms across America: April 7, 2002; In Pennsylvania, five cities have banned large corporations from owning farmland or operating farms. Leaders in a Missouri county upset by a hog waste spill ordered a company to take its hogs and get out.
Grandson making documentary about artist-grandfather: April 7, 2002; By Jan Biles When he was growing up in California, Scott Bloch didn’t hear or know much about his grandfather. It wasn’t until he moved to Lawrence in 1976 that he discovered the art and writings of Albert Bloch and their significance.
Nation Briefs: April 7, 2002; Alaska: Pipeline repair, cleanup rises to $20 million New York: Post-trauma stress still afflicting N.Y. Tennessee: Lab tests substance found at fatal crash New Mexico: Winds, lightning hamper battle against wildfire Arizona: 26-car highway pileup blamed on dust storm
Bookstore: April 7, 2002; Hardcover fiction 1. “Everything’s Eventual” by Stephen King
Senior-friendly home renovations ease convenience into daily routine: April 7, 2002; Experts call it the home of the future: wider hallways, nonslip floors, bathroom grab bars and adjustable shower seats Â all for the comfort and convenience, too, of aging baby boomers.
The Motley Fool: April 7, 2002; Â Last week’s answer Â One-time charges
Births: April 7, 2002; Mr. and Mrs. Kanha Soukhot, Lawrence, a boy, Friday. James and Jane Miller, Lawrence, a boy, Friday.
Business briefs: April 7, 2002
Report: Male, white, GOP, rural planners are the norm: April 7, 2002; By Joel Mathis The Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission is more white, male, Republican and rural than the community it serves, according to a new report from the League of Women Voters.
Senior-friendly home renovations ease convenience into daily routine: By Janelle Carter, Associated Press Writer; April 7, 2002; Experts call it the home of the future: wider hallways, nonslip floors, bathroom grab bars and adjustable shower seats all for the comfort and convenience, too, of aging baby boomers.
‘: April 7, 2002; By Chad Lawhorn Sam Campbell looks out over 17 acres of land near 15th Street and Wakarusa Drive and sees a very small piece of a very large puzzle. But it is a puzzle that excites him like none before.
What are you reading?: April 7, 2002; Marty Gish, independent music promoter, Lawrence “It’s called ‘Revolutionary Suicide’ by Huey P. Newton. It was a fascinating insight into the life of one of America’s great revolutionaries.”
Local briefs: April 7, 2002; Â April festivities mark start of expanded arts center Several events are planned in conjunction with the opening of the new Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.: Â Monday: Arts-based preschool students walk to the new arts center from the old building, 945 Vt.; arts education, dance and drama spring sessions begin; art exhibition opens in gallery. Â Friday and Saturday: “New Works Concert,” by Prairie Wind Dancers, 8 p.m. Â April 14: Open house and dedication, 2 p.m. Â April 20-21: “Stuart Little,” by the Seem-To-Be Players, 1:30 p.m. Â April 27: Lawrence Arts Center Art Auction, 7 p.m. Above, Kansas University student Ryan Ludwig examines artwork hanging on the walls of the new building. The arts center opened its doors to the public Saturday night. _______________________________________ Â Final Four: Downtown parade to honor KU men’s basketball team The Kansas University men’s basketball team will be honored Monday with a downtown parade. The parade, sponsored by Downtown Lawrence and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 4 p.m. and will go along Massachusetts Street from Seventh Street to South Park. Players, coaches and managers will ride in convertibles. The KU Pep Band and cheerleaders also will participate. The parade will be carried live on Sunflower Broadband Channel 6 and replayed at 9 p.m. For more information, call parade organizer Peggy Johnson at 841-2985. _______________________________________ Â Gardening: Public may submit entries, view Standard Flower Show Dozens of daffodils will be on display Friday and Saturday during “Daffodils on Parade.” Entries in the Standard Flower Show, sponsored by K-State Extension, Douglas County and Prairie Acres Garden Club, will be available for viewing from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the extension office, 2110 Harper St. Admission is free. Entries are open to the public and will be taken from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday. Exhibitors need not be garden club members. Schedules and entry rules area available at the extension office. _______________________________________ Â Broadcast: TV program features two Lawrence artists A pair of Lawrence artists will be featured Thursday night on “Sunflower Journeys,” a series about Kansas and its people that is produced by KTWU Channel 11, a PBS television station in Topeka. The program is at 7 p.m. Photographer Jim Nedresky and artist Louis Copt will visit the prairie to see how the other captures the essence and beauty of the Flint Hills region. The show also will feature stories about Oscar Micheaux, the first African-American filmmaker, who is buried in Great Bend; and young filmmakers who compete in the annual KAN Film Festival. _______________________________________ Â Gasoline prices: Pump Patrol seeks best deal The Journal-World has found a Lawrence-area gasoline price as low as $1.32 at the Citgos at Ninth and Iowa streets and 920 N. Second St.and at Conoco, 2447 W. Sixth St. If you find a lower price, please call us at 832-7154. Be prepared to leave the name and address of the business and the price. Or go to www.ljworld.com/section/gasoline to join our Pump Patrol message board.
World Briefs: April 7, 2002; LONDON: Britons pay respects to queen mother GUATEMALA: Police arrest 12 for child-smuggling Puerto Rico: Vieques protests draw tear gas fire TOKYO: Japanese subsidiary, G.M. ink tire agreement
Outdoors Briefs: April 7, 2002; Â City duo takes 19th Â Roth earns $600
Arts notes: April 7, 2002; Red is an integral part of KU artist’s creations Erin Brockovich to talk about learning disability KC exhibit explores relationships to home Art Tougeau’s on track; entry deadline nears
Free State rips SMN: Five score in 5-0 rout; J-W Staff Reports; April 7, 2002; Katie Vormehr, Michelle Garcia, Morgan Matthews, Meredith Mayo and Kelsey Mellard scored for Free State High in a 5-0 girls soccer victory over Shawnee Mission North on Saturday at Shawnee Mission Complex.
Will Wooden go to Jason Williams?: Kansas’ Gooden, Maryland’s Dixon could take award from Duke standout; Los Angeles Times; April 7, 2002; Jason Williams of Duke has been the popular choice for college basketball’s player-of-the-year awards, but the announcement of the Wooden Award winner this afternoon holds a bit of suspense.
Children’s choir tours California: Lawrence singers perform concerts, go sightseeing; By Susan Kraus, Special to the Journal-World; April 7, 2002; By Susan Kraus Special to the Journal-World Seventy children. Twenty-two adults. Six days. Five nights. Two flights. Eleven bus rides. Three concerts. And 16 meals. “It was a blast,” Hilary Janney said, summing up the Lawrence Children’s Choir spring break tour March 19-24 to Los Angeles.
Friends and neighbors: April 7, 2002
for funds, Graves says: April 7, 2002; By Scott Rothschild Gov. Bill Graves says he is disappointed higher education officials haven’t made a greater effort to lobby lawmakers for increased funding. The Kansas Board of Regents and universities have focused most of their energies during the legislative session on passage of a bill to help build research facilities at three universities, including Kansas University, he said.
On the street: April 7, 2002; Asked at Lawrence Public Library Does losing an hour affect your day?
United States is sniffing out ultimate weapon: April 7, 2002; By Dave Barry Miami Herald The United States is developing an Odor Bomb. “Why?” you are saying. “Don’t we already have New Jersey?” Fine, make your little jokes. But this happens to be a serious matter of national security.
Nation Briefs: April 7, 2002; Â Alaska: Pipeline repair, cleanup rises to $20 million Â New York: Post-trauma stress still afflicting N.Y. Â Tennessee: Lab tests substance found at fatal crash Â New Mexico: Winds, lightning hamper battle against wildfire Â Arizona: 26-car highway pileup blamed on dust storm
Offers of prizes, trips and investments often too good to be true: April 7, 2002; What are the most common telemarketing scams, and how can I recognize when I’m being suckered? Prize promotions, lottery clubs and trips are commonly used scams. Typically, consumers receive a telephone call congratulating them on winning a valuable prize.
Brule River casts powerful spel: April 7, 2002; An old friend from California checked in on Wednesday, three days before Saturday’s opening of steelhead fishing on Wisconsin’s legendary Brule River. My friend had grown up in Proctor, Minn., and fished the Brule as a youth. He moved to California several years ago, but at this time of year, the Brule is still on his mind.
Old Home Town - 25, 40 and 100 years ago: Courtesy Watkins Community Museum; April 7, 2002
Lawrence singers perform concerts, go sightseeing: April 7, 2002; By Susan Kraus Special to the Journal-World Seventy children. Twenty-two adults. Six days. Five nights. Two flights. Eleven bus rides. Three concerts. And 16 meals. “It was a blast,” Hilary Janney said, summing up the Lawrence Children’s Choir spring break tour March 19-24 to Los Angeles.
The Motley Fool: April 7, 2002; Last week’s answer One-time charges
Mary Jane Bowler: April 7, 2002; Services for Mary Jane Bowler, 87, Liberty, Mo., are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died Saturday at Ashton Care Center in Liberty, Mo.
Big business, government wary of hacker reporting: FBI survey finds computer attacks on the increase; The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Most large corporations and government agencies have been attacked by computer hackers, but they frequently do not inform authorities of the breaches, an FBI survey finds. The survey released today found about 90 percent of respondents detected computer security breaches in the past year but only 34 percent reported those attacks to authorities.
Board says superintendent made call to change grades: April 7, 2002; The superintendent of the Piper School District made the decision to change the grades of 28 students accused of plagiarism, some school board members said, although he has said he supported the teacher who wanted to fail the students.
U.N. conference to wrestle with elderly population boom: April 7, 2002; The predictions are almost cataclysmic: In 50 years, if trends continue, the number of people older than 60 will triple. Those 2 billion seniors would outnumber the world’s youths.
Doris Jean Bray: April 7, 2002; No services are planned for Doris Jean Bray, 80, Lawrence. Cremation is planned. Mrs. Bray died Friday, April 5, 2002, at the home of her daughter in Lawrence after an extended illness.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; April 7, 2002
Blanchard tackles emotional role: By Bridget Byrne, The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Tammy Blanchard is excited. She thinks she’s spotted a famous singer on the patio of an elegant hotel. It’s a case of mistaken identity, but it provided a bit of fun on a sunny afternoon.
Bookstore: April 7, 2002
Music offers a way of coping, former resident of region says: By Regina Cassell; April 7, 2002; By Terry Rombeck Ben Sayevich hopes to replace the sound of artillery fire in Israel with music from his violin. Sayevich, a Kansas University associate professor of music, will travel to the war-ravaged country next week for three concerts with Israeli chamber musicians. “There is no end to destruction, and there’s no end as we’ve proven to how much people can hurt each other,” he said.
Steinbocks boost Jayhawks: By Jill Hummels; April 7, 2002; By Andy Samuelson With their matches already over and a Kansas University victory never more secure, Courtney and Kristen Steinbock decided to have a little fun at Robinson Courts on Saturday.
Jayhawks scored at blistering pace: By Jim Baker; April 7, 2002; By Gary Bedore Forgive Kansas University’s men’s basketball players if they doze off during Monday afternoon’s Final Four parade in downtown Lawrence. The Jayhawks, you see, are used to traveling at breakneck speed on the basketball court, not crawling at a snail’s pace in snazzy convertibles.
Travel briefs: April 7, 2002; indmill featured at tulip festival France reaches out to American tourists JFK memorabilia on display in Nashville
Travel briefs: April 7, 2002; Â indmill featured at tulip festival Â France reaches out to American tourists Â JFK memorabilia on display in Nashville
Terror hypocrisy: April 7, 2002; To the editor: There is no difference between suicide bombings of the World Trade Center and suicide bombings of hotels and restaurants in Israel. The argument that Palestinians have some “legitimate grievance” that justifies terrorism implies that if bin Laden’s grievance is legitimate enough, then his actions are equally justified. No amount of “repression” justifies the wanton murder of civilians. It is morally repugnant to teach children to kill themselves in order to kill other children. It challenges the fundamental basis of ethical and civilized behavior.
Rooms and roots: April 7, 2002; It’s always asparagus season in this household Get to know valve locations
Rooms and roots: April 7, 2002; Â It’s always asparagus season in this household Â Get to know valve locations
Pride, not panic: April 7, 2002
Palestinian antics: April 7, 2002
On the record: April 7, 2002
On the record: April 7, 2002; Emergency calls Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported the following responses:
Old Home Town - 25, 40 and 100 years ago: April 7, 2002; IN 1977 - Lawrence voters strongly chose retention of the nonpartisan, non-geographical city manager-commission form of government over the political, geographical mayor-council form. The retention was by a 70-30 percent margin, similar to that of 1950 when the manager-commission form was first voted in to replaced the mayor-council modus operandi. Barkley Clark, Ed Carter and Jack Rose were elected to seats on the Lawrence City Commission. Clark led with 5,311 votes; Carter had 4,709, and Rose had 4,471. Commissioner Carl Mibeck failed in his bid for re-election with 4,127 votes while Muriel Pau was fifth with 2,281 and Jerry Albertson sixth with 2,181.
Nation Briefs: April 7, 2002; Baltimore: Razed stadium’s rubble eyed as oyster habitat BOSTON: Philadelphia professor wins Hemingway award
Lucky us!: April 7, 2002; Journal-World Editorial The new Lawrence Arts Center is a wonderful addition to the community. What is it they say about luck? It’s a matter of preparation meeting opportunity? That’s pretty much the story of the Lawrence Arts Center.
Lawrence commuter report: April 7, 2002; The following construction projects may affect commuter traffic this week in the region.
Lawrence commuter report: April 7, 2002; The following construction projects may affect commuter traffic this week in the region.
Dayton S. Hawkins: April 7, 2002; Services for Dayton S. Hawkins, 94, Lawrence, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lawrence. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Everest. Mr. Hawkins died Saturday, April 6, 2002, at Eudora Nursing Center. He had been a resident of Lawrence since 1956.
Briefcase: April 7, 2002; Restaurant chain buries its racist image Economy: Chief executives predict recovery by year’s end Motley Fool: Name that company
Arts notes: April 7, 2002; Lawrence author releases new edition KU students compete in Naftzger contest Auditions for ‘Reunion’ coming up at LCT
Pak posts 68, holds three-shot edge: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Se Ri Pak, widening her lead with an eagle on the hole she double bogeyed a day earlier, shot her second consecutive 4-under 68 Saturday to take a three-stroke advantage into the final round of the Office Depot Championship.
Swing adjustment pays for Tewell after only two shots: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Before heading to the first tee Saturday, Doug Tewell spent about half an hour on the driving range adjusting his swing. Two shots into the round, the work started paying off.
Goosen benefits from Mickelson misfortune: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Retief Goosen has made a bunch of long putts at the BellSouth Classic. Phil Mickelson couldn’t make one from 3 feet and it cost him the lead. Goosen shot a 4-under-par 68 in the third round Saturday, taking a two-stroke advantage over Mickelson on a course that’s doing a pretty good impression of Augusta National.
KU splits with A&M: J-W Staff Reports; April 7, 2002; Kansas University’s softball team slammed 10 hits in a 6-4 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday at the Aggies’ field. The Jayhawks, however, were no hit by Jessica Slataper in the second game and lost, 3-0. KU did draw five walks in the second game, including two by Serena Settlemier.
Shawnee Heights sweeps Lawrence: Lions upended in baseball, 5-4, 15-5; J-W Staff Reports; April 7, 2002; Shawnee Heights struck early and often in a sweep of a high school baseball doubleheader with Lawrence High on Saturday afternoon at Heights’ field. Shawnee Heights scored three runs in the first inning en route to a 5-4 victory in the opener.
DePaul still looking: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; North Carolina-Wilmington coach Jerry Wainwright is no longer interested in succeeding Pat Kennedy at DePaul and has removed his name from consideration for that position.
Quinn not gaining on Quirk: Knight Ridder Newspapers; April 7, 2002; Kansas City outfielder Mark Quinn isn’t expected back before May 1 as he recovers from a cracked rib sustained in a playful karate skirmish with his brother. That is good news for Rangers bullpen coach and former Royals Jamie Quirk.
Cubs, neighbors at odds over outfield screens: Team wants cooperation on stadium expansion; The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Ah, opening day at quaint, old Wrigley Field. Ivy vines clinging to the outfield walls, the hand-changed scoreboard in center field, Chicago Cubs fans swearing this is finally their year.
Kansas’ Russell second: J-W Staff Reports; April 7, 2002; Kansas University senior Scott Russell placed second in the javelin at the Texas Relays on Saturday with an NCAA automatic qualifying throw of 239-1. John Stiegeler of Oregon won with a heave of 242-11
Texas takes twinbill from KU baseball: Holliman’s hit in 11th lifts UT in Game Two; J-W Staff Reports; April 7, 2002; Michael Holliman hit an RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning Saturday night to give Texas a 5-4 victory over Kansas and a doubleheader sweep. The Longhorns (28-9, 7-5 Big 12) won the first game 8-3.
KU golfers nab 13th: Indiana leads own meet; J-W Staff Reports; April 7, 2002; Kansas University’s women’s golf team placed 13th of 14 teams after the first round of the Indiana Invitational on Saturday at Indiana University Golf Club. The Jayhawks finished first day’s play with 608 strokes.
Auto racing’s boom days done: Another venue like Texas Motor Speedway not likely soon; The Dallas Morning News; April 7, 2002; Bruton Smith built it, and they’re still coming. More than 300,000 NASCAR fans will descend this weekend on the 5-year-old Texas Motor Speedway, a monstrous track big enough to swallow eight Texas Stadiums.
SAMSUNG/RADIOSHACK 500: Increased speeds a concern at Texas Motor Speedway: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; All this talk about record-breaking speeds at Texas Motor Speedway amuses the Winston Cup drivers. “This is racing,” Dale Earnhardt Jr. said. “We’re supposed to go fast.”
NASCAR BUSCH O’Reilly 300: Purvis wins wet race with late push: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Jeff Purvis won the NASCAR Busch O’Reilly 300, leading only the last six laps under caution Saturday after he took just two tires on his final pit stop and was in front when rain ended the race.
United States leads Spain, 2-1: Blake, Martin win Davis Cup doubles match; April 7, 2002; The United States has the lead and history on its side in its Davis Cup match with Spain. Todd Martin and James Blake waited out a lengthy rain delay Saturday, then picked up right where they left off and beat Alberto Martin and Juan Balcells in straight sets to give the United States a 2-1 lead over Spain in the best-of-five quarterfinal.
Former KTEC leader atop state bonus ladder: By Dave Ranney; April 7, 2002; By Dave Ranney Between 1998 and 2000, Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp. President and CEO Rich Bendis received almost $102,000 in bonuses. No other state employee received more.
Top Mormon: Games boosted church: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; The president of the Mormon church told the faithful on Saturday that the Salt Lake City Olympics proved to be a boost to the church’s image among non-Mormons. Utah’s dominant religion kept a low profile during the February Games, opting not to proselytize to 120,000 people who came to the city to see the Olympics.
Voters can select best NY film: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; If you had to pick one movie that best captured the spirit of New York City, what would it be “Manhattan”? “Do the Right Thing”? “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”? Those are among 250 movies in The Best of New York online competition, part of the inaugural Tribeca Film Festival.
Networks line up guests for Sunday news programs: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
U.S. official: Rival killed Mexico drug lord: The Washington Post; April 7, 2002; Mexico’s most ruthless drug lord likely was killed by a rival gang aided by corrupt police officers, not in a shoot-out with police as has been widely reported, according to a senior U.S. law enforcement official.
Venezuela general strike called: Action to support managers’ protest against national oil company; The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Venezuela’s largest labor group said Saturday it would stage a one-day general strike to support protesting oil executives a dispute that is already disrupting exports by one of the United States’ biggest petroleum suppliers.
Essay contest now in Classic: Wildlife and Parks; April 7, 2002; An essay contest on “Why I Like Fishing” is part of this year’s Governor’s Fishing Classic on May 24 at Coffey County Lake near Burlington. Open to all Kansas youths 16 and under, the winner will be honored by Gov. Bill Graves during a luncheon at the lake. Also, the winner with receive a $100 and a plaque.
State hikes turkey units from three to four: Wildlife and Parks; April 7, 2002; Kansas spring turkey season will open on Wednesday with several new rules in place. For starters, the state is divided into four turkey management units instead of three. Unit 1, in northwest Kansas, has unlimited turkey permits (one per hunter).
Brule River casts powerful spel: By Sam Cook, Duluth News Tribune; April 7, 2002; An old friend from California checked in on Wednesday, three days before Saturday’s opening of steelhead fishing on Wisconsin’s legendary Brule River. My friend had grown up in Proctor, Minn., and fished the Brule as a youth. He moved to California several years ago, but at this time of year, the Brule is still on his mind.
Changes made in Kansas deer seasons: Commissioners approve allocating only two antlerless-only permits in eight areas; Wildlife and Parks; April 7, 2002; Wildlife and Parks commissioners have made some changes in state deer seasons. State agency biologists looked at deer population indices and deer-related vehicle accidents in each management unit. In those units where ongoing efforts to reduce deer populations have been effective, adjustments were recommended.
KU summer theater slates auditions: J-W Wire Reports; April 7, 2002; Auditions are set for the Kansas Summer Theatre’s production of “Prairie Fire, Parts I and II,” a pair of new plays by Kansas University theater and film professor John Gronbeck-Tedesco.
Terror hypocrisy: April 7, 2002
Federal judge makes state history: The Associated Press; April 7, 2002; Julie Robinson became the state’s first black female federal district judge during a ceremony on Friday. Robinson, who is also only the second woman to be confirmed in the federal District of Kansas’ 141-year history, said she was blessed by God in her life and career.
Bear fair raises funds for respite care: By Mindie Paget; April 7, 2002; By Mindie Paget A teddy bear is just finishing dinner when the waiter walks up and asks if he saved room for dessert. The teddy bear says, “No thanks. I’m stuffed.” Cheesy bear humor went with the scenery Saturday at the “We Care Bear Fair,” a communitywide teddy bear festival to benefit Trinity Respite Care Inc.
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Delaware Street project sponsors design workshop: April 7, 2002; Delaware Street Commons, a local cohousing project, will play host to a home design workshop in May. Project architect Kirk Gastinger, Kansas City, Mo., will present “Individual Home Singular Design” May 3-5 at the United Way Service Center, 2518 Ridge Court.
Americans increasingly unhealthy: By Erin McClam, Associated Press Writer; April 7, 2002; Americans refuse to get off the couch. A new government report says seven in 10 adults don’t regularly exercise and nearly four in 10 aren’t physically active at all. And despite repeated warnings about the link between a sedentary lifestyle and heart disease and diabetes, the figures haven’t budged from 1997 to 2001.
Bush demands Israeli pullback: President, Blair ponder problem of Saddam; By G. Robert Hillman, Knight Ridder Newspapers; April 7, 2002; Pressed personally by President Bush to promptly withdraw from Palestinian territories, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon offered Saturday to expedite his military offensive but set no deadline.
Bonuses dubbed ‘despicable,’ unfair: State defends defeated measure; By Dave Ranney; April 7, 2002; By Dave Ranney For the past 13 years, Adrian McKee has been a corrections officer at the state prison in Lansing. He is paid $17.70 an hour. He’s never received a bonus, he said. He doesn’t know anyone who has. So when he found out that in each of the past two years, more than 400 Department of Transportation workers engineers and computer technicians, mostly each pocketed anywhere from $3,000 to $14,000 in annual bonuses, he felt like he’d been stabbed in the back.
Use paint wash to create a stone wall effect: By Matt Fox, Home and Garden Television; April 7, 2002; One of the first things that usually changes when Shari and I do a room makeover is the color of the walls. Paint works magic and is not that expensive when you think about the overall cost of redecorating a room.
Spring makeup offers fresh look: By Elizabeth A. Kennedy, Associated Press Writer; April 7, 2002; Spring’s most popular cosmetics colors will be bright and tropical with a metallic shimmer, according to makeup artists. Eyes and lips make the boldest statement thanks to blue and lavender eyeshadows, and shimmery, berry-stained lip glosses, said Molly Nover, a beauty expert at Sephora.
KU Symphonic Band to celebrate ‘Decades’: April 7, 2002; The Kansas University Symphonic Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lied Center. Guest artists are the Kansas Brass Quintet and the 312th Army Brass Band.
Instruments inspire Hutchins Consort: J-W Staff Reports; April 7, 2002; The Hutchins Consort is coming to Lawrence to perform at the Lied Center and participate in residency activities that will take the group to central Kansas.
LHS to receive Duke Ellington charts: By Jan Biles; April 7, 2002; By Jan Biles Lawrence High School is one of nine U.S. schools and universities that will premiere the music of jazz legend Duke Ellington before it is put in mainstream educational distribution.
Actresses prepare for murderous roles: By Jan Biles; April 7, 2002; By Jan Biles Jane Malin and Thelma Taylor don’t look like murderers. But put on a little theatrical makeup, prepare a pitcher of elderberry wine and give them copies of Joseph Kesselring’s play “Arsenic and Old Lace,” and they will convince you.
Bloch was sole American Blue Rider: J-W Staff Reports; April 7, 2002; Albert Bloch, born in 1882 in St. Louis, dropped out of school at age 16 so he could begin taking classes at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts. Even then, he knew he wanted to devote his life to art.
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U.S. Postal Service loves Lucy: By Syd Kronish, For the Associated Press; April 7, 2002; She made ‘em laugh and laugh and laugh. Whether it was radio, television or films, audiences adored the ingenious and inventive comedian who played a variety of hilarious roles. She was the inimitable Lucille Ball.
Consider Medicare, Medigap and long-term care issues: By Jan Warner and Jan Collins, Knight Ridder Newspapers; April 7, 2002; If you or your spouse are over age 50, in addition to the complex health insurance issues covered in our four past columns, you should be sure to inform yourself about other important, yet intricate, questions: The effect of retirement on employer-sponsored health plans, Medicare, Medigap and long-term care.

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