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Milstead services: November 10, 2002
Colorado College blanks Haskell: November 10, 2002; Sophomore quarterback Peter Hahn and the Haskell Indian Nations University football squad couldnÃ¢ÂÂt find the magic it showed three weeks ago, losing 30-0 to Colorado College on Saturday.
s office: November 10, 2002; Complaints about telemarketing companies are pouring in to the Kansas Attorney GeneralÃ¢ÂÂs Office as Kansans in droves continue to sign up for the stateÃ¢ÂÂs no-call list.
Veterans Day events planned: November 10, 2002; Lawrence and the rest of the country will celebrate the Veterans Day holiday Monday at a time when national leaders again are talking about going to war.
Cole happy with record, not result: November 10, 2002; It was a memorable moment for Greg Cole in a game the Kansas University football team would rather forget. KUÃ¢ÂÂs senior co-captain set a school single-season record Saturday at Nebraska when he tackled running back Cory Ross for a three-yard loss in the third quarter. It was the linebackerÃ¢ÂÂs 21st tackle for loss this season, breaking the record of 201Ã¢ÂÂ2 set by Ron Warner in 1997.
s hopes: November 10, 2002; There is one way to score five points in football: a safety and a field goal. In a little more than 57 minutes of a defensive struggle on Saturday, Baker University and Central Methodist College combined for the rare number at Liston Stadium.
Kansas winds able to generate electricity: November 10, 2002; A blacksmith once mounted a sail on a wagon hoping the wind would blow him across Kansas. He was finished off by a dust devil shy of the Colorado line.
Interim CEO says president must respect public opinion: November 10, 2002; Thick skin. Open hands. Those are two of the features members of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will be looking for when they begin sizing up candidates to replace president Bill Sepic.
Bookstore: November 10, 2002
News briefs: November 10, 2002; ¢ San Francisco: Storms batter California ¢ New York: Ex-Mrs. Butterworth’s CEO sentenced to prison ¢ Philippines: Covert U.S. strike in Yemen warranted, ambassador says
News briefs: November 10, 2002; ¢ London: Butler’s wife sounds off on gifts from Diana ¢ Indonesia: More arrests made in Bali bombing ¢ Italy: Thousands protest possible Iraq strike
Lawrence commuter report: November 10, 2002
Historical gifts: November 10, 2002
Eudora advances: November 10, 2002; No football team in Eudora High history ever had won as many as 10 games in a season. Until Saturday night. Andrew Pyle ran for two second-half touchdowns and the Cardinals evaded upstart Kansas City Piper, 20-6, in a second-round Class 4A playoff game at Laws Field.
A step backward?: J-W Editorials; November 10, 2002; Tuesday’s election results mark the end of the Kansas State Board of Education’s evolution into a less conservative body.
A step backward?: November 10, 2002; TuesdayÃ¢ÂÂs election results mark the end of the Kansas State Board of EducationÃ¢ÂÂs evolution into a less conservative body.
Arts notes: November 10, 2002; ¢ Visiting artists to perform simultaneous recitals¢ Jazz museum offers poetry series for teens ¢ ‘Dragon Tales’ play hits Kansas City stage
Local briefs: November 10, 2002; ¢ Farmers Market closes until spring 2003 ¢ Diversity: KU announces activities for Hate Out Week ¢ Holiday: Governor-elect joins Veterans Day events ¢ Kansas University: Brownback aide to give speech on Central Asia
Fashion briefs: November 10, 2002; ¢ Dermatologists choose Health’s beauty winners ¢ Men’s fragrance is built around rare agarwood ¢ Beauty therapy for cancer patients
Baxter each earn medal in beam: November 10, 2002; An afternoon of watching and hoping was worth the wait for Molly Hoss and Lacey Baxter. Hoss, a Lawrence High senior, and Baxter, a Free State junior, each snagged medals on the balance beam at the state gymnastics meet on Saturday at Olathe South.
McPherson stops Ottawa: November 10, 2002; Erik Johnson ran for one touchdown and threw for another before halftime on Saturday, helping McPherson beat Ottawa, 20-18.
More things worth hating: November 10, 2002; We all have things we love to hate. I know this because when I wrote a column several years ago about some of the things I hate, many readers wrote to share their own aversions. One gentleman said he hated it when his neighbor had one of her frequent garage sales and bargain hunters blocked his driveway.
s Williams empathizes with penalized Michigan: November 10, 2002; An innocent basketball coach and 17 innocent players will be penalized at the University of Michigan this season because of the crimes committed by parties no longer associated with the program. If that sounds familiar, it should.
war stories improve wit: November 10, 2002; When former U.S. Navy and Marine aviators meet in a room with food and drinks for a few hours, the results are as unpredictable as a night landing on an aircraft carrier in bad weather.
s qualifications: November 10, 2002; At least a few Republicans are trying to put a good face on a tight attorney generalÃ¢ÂÂs race that GOP nominee Phill Kline once seemed likely to win handily.
s message: November 10, 2002; The ritual helps them work out their anger. Every Columbus Day, the young American Indian men in Thomas YeahpauÃ¢ÂÂs film Ã¢ÂÂHate Equals Hate a.k.a. Columbus DayÃ¢ÂÂ find an innocent white man and convince themselves heÃ¢ÂÂs the real Christopher Columbus. Then, they kidnap, beat and murder him.
Blue marlin jumps into boat of astonished California family: By Dave Strege, Orange County Register; November 10, 2002; Anglers dream of the day that the fishing is so hot the fish are jumping into the boat. The Spiro family of Laguna Niguel experienced such a day firsthand in Cabo San Lucas a few of weeks ago and it just might land them on “America’s Funniest Home Videos.”
NBA Roundup: Mavs improve to 6-0: Pistons become latest victims, 114-75; The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; The Dallas Mavericks expected their first serious test of the season from the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, but the game soon deteriorated into a rout.
Huskers run wild on Jayhawks: Nebraska rushes for 350 yards in lopsided victory; By Levi Chronister; November 10, 2002; A 7-4 record isn’t typical for the University of Nebraska football team. More than 350 yards rushing and a 45-7 victory against Kansas University on Saturday at Memorial Stadium looked pretty familiar, though.
Roundup: Wildcats clock Cyclones: No. 4 Longhorns rip Bears, 41-0; Kingsbury, Red Raiders clobber Cowboys; The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Kansas State coach Bill Snyder believes that cornerback Bobby Walker accomplished a rare feat Saturday night.
Buffaloes clip Tigers - No. 18 Colorado 42, Missouri 35, OT: CUÃ¢â /¢s Brown finishes with 211 yards rushing, three touch; The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; It took every one of Chris Brown’s 211 yards to keep No. 18 Colorado on track for the Big 12 championship game.
Chiefs, 49ers rely on rushing: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Priest Holmes admits he runs for the money. Garrison Hearst runs to show everybody he deserved his second chance.
Michigan scandal difficult to police: Every school with big-time sports program should take notice of what happened to Wolverines; By Bill Lyon, The Philadelphia Inquirer; November 10, 2002; The University of Michigan possesses all of the qualities guaranteed to engender undisguised envy ï¿½” it is staggeringly large, wildly prosperous, and enormously successful. Plus, its teams win with a frequency that strikes opponents as piggish.
Late TD thwarts Baker’s hopes: By Andy Samuelson; November 10, 2002; There is one way to score five points in football: a safety and a field goal. In a little more than 57 minutes of a defensive struggle on Saturday, Baker University and Central Methodist College combined for the rare number at Liston Stadium.
Lions’ Hoss, Firebirds’ Baxter each earn medal in beam: By Mike Miller; November 10, 2002; An afternoon of watching and hoping was worth the wait for Molly Hoss and Lacey Baxter. Hoss, a Lawrence High senior, and Baxter, a Free State junior, each snagged medals on the balance beam at the state gymnastics meet on Saturday at Olathe South.
Jayhawks flogged - Nebraska 45, Kansas 7: Weatherbie finished; KU drops sixth straight; By David Mitchell; November 10, 2002; Another week, another quarterback injury. And another loss. Kansas University lost senior quarterback Jonas Weatherbie to a right knee injury in the second quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium, and Nebraska rolled to a 45-7 Big 12 Conference football victory.
Elephant breeding project hopes to spark romance: By Connie Farrow, Associated Press Writer; November 10, 2002; Sabu ambles up and down a well-trodden path, occasionally stopping to slip his trunk outside his pen and sniff in the girl’s direction before snatching a clump of grass. Pinky gives him the once-over and gurgles.
KU museum featured on college guide cover: November 10, 2002; Kansas University is featured on the cover of a college guide for American Indians.
University sponsors water conference: November 10, 2002; Laws regarding water will be the topic of a conference Nov. 19 in Salina sponsored by the Kansas University School of Law and KU Continuing Education.
Color returns to Ukraine’s capital, Kiev: Former Soviet provincial capital has rich history, promising future; By Angela Charlton, Associated Press Writer; November 10, 2002; This hilly metropolis on the Dnipro River is as much about monasteries and monuments to 1,200-year-old heroes as it is about flexible Internet rates and fast food. It’s about embracing innovation from richer nations but proudly celebrating all that is Ukrainian, too.
Questions abound about district plans: School uncertainties leave residents hanging; November 10, 2002; Stephen Roberts makes use of every opportunity to quiz the Lawrence school board on its plans for upgrading school buildings and consolidating elementary schools.
Mild weather allows us time to finish work before winter: By Bruce Chladny; November 10, 2002; The wonderfully mild temperatures have allowed us to spend one last weekend outdoors. Although many gardeners have put their tools away for the winter, there are still a few gardening chores that need tending. Here is a brief list of flower-bed to-do’s that need to be finished before winter sets in.
Helping clean the air: Efficient furnace filters trap micron particles; By Carol Boncella; November 10, 2002; The one thing we rely on to keep us comfortable during the winter is the furnace in our homes. With a simple twist of the dial, we can adjust the indoor temperature dozens of degrees warmer than the outdoor readings to keep us toasty.
Federal, state offices to close for holiday: J-W Staff Reports; November 10, 2002; Some area government offices and services will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Lawrence city and Douglas County government offices are among those that will be open. All city and county services, including trash collection, will be provided under normal schedules.
The motley fool: November 10, 2002; ¢ Name that company ¢ The SEC fights for much-needed funding
Business briefs: November 10, 2002
Probe finds health care regulator lax in its duties: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; The nation’s most influential health care regulator often gives its seal of approval to medical centers riddled with life-threatening problems, according to a published report.
Attack plan assumes Saddam’s fall before invasion: The Washington Post; November 10, 2002; The Bush administration has settled on a plan for a possible invasion of Iraq that envisions seizing most of the country quickly and encircling Baghdad, but assumes that Saddam Hussein probably will fall from power before U.S. forces enter the capital, senior U.S. military officials said.
Traveling to England could get easier for pets: By Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times; November 10, 2002; All the scores of weeping American children who move here every year and have to lock up their beloved pets or leave them behind.
No-call violation reports flood Kansas AG’s office: By Mike Belt; November 10, 2002; Complaints about telemarketing companies are pouring in to the Kansas Attorney General’s Office as Kansans in droves continue to sign up for the state’s no-call list.
High school production of ‘Laramie Project’ goes on: By Michelle Locke, Associated Press Writer; November 10, 2002; Sara deMelo stands on her high school stage, bathed by a spotlight’s cold glow. She is delivering the monologue of a cyclist who found battered gay college student Matthew Shepard tied to a fence outside Laramie, Wyo.
Grape crop condition has vintners whining: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Lovers of Italian wine have little reason to toast after a dry winter and a wet summer ravaged Italy’s grapevines, causing the worst harvest in half a century.
Minnesota regents sued in selection of president: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; A collection of media groups sued the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, accusing it of violating the state’s open meeting law in the process of appointing a president.
KU music duo to perform in Lithuania: By Mindie Paget; November 10, 2002; Violinist Ben Sayevich has performed challenging programs in front of hundreds of audiences with only the slightest bouts of concert jitters.
Teen in sniper case tells police he pulled trigger in some deaths: The Washington Post; November 10, 2002; The teenager accused of participating in the sniper attacks that terrorized the Washington region has told investigators that he pulled the trigger in several of the shootings, three law enforcement sources said Saturday.
Huskers block 2 kicks: November 10, 2002; After suffering a concussion last week against Texas, Nebraska rover Lannie Hopkins returned to action against Kansas showing no ill effects.
Nebraska rushes for 350 yards in lopsided victory: November 10, 2002; A 7-4 record isnÃ¢ÂÂt typical for the University of Nebraska football team. More than 350 yards rushing and a 45-7 victory against Kansas University on Saturday at Memorial Stadium looked pretty familiar, though.
Efficient furnace filters trap micron particles: November 10, 2002; The one thing we rely on to keep us comfortable during the winter is the furnace in our homes. With a simple twist of the dial, we can adjust the indoor temperature dozens of degrees warmer than the outdoor readings to keep us toasty.
Regents study lack of higher education options in SW Kansas: November 10, 2002; Donna Shank knows how difficult it is for people in southwest Kansas to earn a university degree. Twice a week for two years, she made four-hour commutes from Liberal to Wichita State University to earn a bachelorÃ¢ÂÂs degree in political science.
Federal, state offices to close for holiday: November 10, 2002; Some area government offices and services will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Lawrence city and Douglas County government offices are among those that will be open. All city and county services, including trash collection, will be provided under normal schedules.
News briefs: November 10, 2002; ¢ California: Distraught husband kills wife, sons, self ¢ New York: Former WWE employee charged with larceny ¢ New York: Tree grove planted for plane crash victims
Repeating title won’t be easy for Maryland: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; The same questions have loomed at the start of every college basketball season lately, and 2002-03 is no different. Will another team make a run at being a repeat champion for just the second time since UCLA’s seven-year run ended 30 years ago?
Bearcats’ Huggins back on: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Bob Huggins embraced a referee and crouched calmly at courtside for the first few minutes. His newfound serenity didn’t last very long. Seven minutes, to be exact.
Jayhawks cruise to pair of victories: KU easily defeats Wyoming, Southwest Missouri St.; J-W Staff Reports; November 10, 2002; In its first home meet of the season, the Kansas University swimming and diving team made short work of Wyoming and Southwest Missouri State at a triangular on Saturday at Robinson Natatorium.
Regents study lack of higher education options in SW Kansas: By Terry Rombeck; November 10, 2002; Donna Shank knows how difficult it is for people in southwest Kansas to earn a university degree. Twice a week for two years, she made four-hour commutes from Liberal to Wichita State University to earn a bachelor’s degree in political science.
Lawrence Children’s Choir warms up for fall co: By Mindie Paget; November 10, 2002; A British term for rest room may seem to have nothing to do with the Lawrence Children’s Choir’s upcoming first concert of the season. But in a roundabout and rather exciting way, it does.
‘: November 10, 2002; Gov.-elect Kathleen Sebelius has her eyes on Texas to find ways to solve KansasÃ¢ÂÂ budget mess. Sebelius, a Democrat who promised a Ã¢ÂÂtop-to-bottomÃ¢ÂÂ review of state government, has often referred to the Ã¢ÂÂTexas modelÃ¢ÂÂ when talking about her proposal, which she said she would unveil in full this week.
s: November 10, 2002; Think of Ying Quartet and Turtle Island String Quartet as yin and yang. The Ying siblings are known for their exquisite renditions of traditional classical music. Turtle IslandÃ¢ÂÂs members, though classically trained, innovatively fuse jazz, be-bop, classical Indian forms, salsa and other genres into original compositions that stretch the bounds of string quartet repertoire.
School uncertainties leave residents hanging: November 10, 2002; Stephen Roberts makes use of every opportunity to quiz the Lawrence school board on its plans for upgrading school buildings and consolidating elementary schools.
KU music duo to perform in Lithuania: November 10, 2002; Violinist Ben Sayevich has performed challenging programs in front of hundreds of audiences with only the slightest bouts of concert jitters.
McPherson stops Ottawa: J-W Staff Reports; November 10, 2002; Erik Johnson ran for one touchdown and threw for another before halftime on Saturday, helping McPherson beat Ottawa, 20-18.
Case may clear way for school choice: By George Will, Washington Post Writers Group; November 10, 2002; Carolyn Harrison, 42, has enough on her plate. A mother of two school-age children, she teaches English and coaches girls’ basketball at a Catholic high school in Tacoma, and is working toward certification as a school administrator. But now she also finds herself trying to overturn the nasty legacy of a 19th-century senator.
Haskell women triumph: November 10, 2002; Marinda Lamon scored 18 points, leading the Haskell Indian Nations University women’s basketball team to a 76-44 victory against St. Louis College of Pharmacy Eutectics on Saturday at Haskell.
Baker basketball wins: November 10, 2002; Brandon McDonnell scored 18 points, leading the Baker University men’s basketball team to a 87-62 win against Ottawa on Saturday at the Ottawa Classic
Convention seeks to encourage new missionaries: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; A convention that seeks to recruit new missionaries and support current ones is expected to draw more than 5,000 people this week.
Close race casts renewed doubt on Kline’s qualifications: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; At least a few Republicans are trying to put a good face on a tight attorney general’s race that GOP nominee Phill Kline once seemed likely to win handily.
Saddam expected to accept resolution: Iraq won’t confirm, but Arab officials believe country will cooperate; The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Egypt’s foreign minister said early Sunday he expected Iraq to accept the U.N. resolution to disarm, but his Iraqi counterpart said that no decision had been made. Ahmed Maher spoke after his Iraqi counterpart briefed members of the Arab League in Cairo.
Follow in dinosaurs’ footsteps in Colorado’s Canon City: Knight Ridder Newspapers; November 10, 2002; Along the precarious Skyline Drive in Canon City, there’s a pullout. Stop, park and walk back to see an amazing sight: dinosaur tracks, preserved by natural forces, trotting sideways in the vertical wall along the road.
Older drinkers experts at hiding alcoholism: By Maureen Kenyon, Scripps Howard News Service; November 10, 2002; Ron Freeman had never had a problem with alcohol ï¿½” until he turned 59. “I drank socially throughout my life, but it didn’t accelerate until later on,” the 63-year-old Jupiter Farms, Fla., resident said.
Case may clear way for school choice: By George Will, Washington Post Writers Group; November 10, 2002; Carolyn Harrison, 42, has enough on her plate. A mother of two school-age children, she teaches English and coaches girls’ basketball at a Catholic high school in Tacoma, and is working toward certification as a school administrator.
Israeli army takes out Islamic Jihad leader: Target responsible for two recent suicide attacks that killed 31, Israel says; The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; The Israeli army shot and killed one of Israel’s most wanted men from the militant group Islamic Jihad on Saturday in a gunfight in the West Bank, security officials said.
Briefcase: November 10, 2002; ¢ Bureau warns Kansans of false collection agency ¢ Human resources: Most firms have policies on office romances ¢ Motley Fool: Name that company
Arts notes: November 10, 2002; ¢ Free State thespians to stage ‘Our Town’¢ SWJH to perform Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ ¢ Famed comedy theater coming to Kansas Union ¢ KU Wind Ensemble revisits roaring ‘20s
Arts notes: November 10, 2002; ¢ Lawrence painter showing in national exhibitions ¢ Artist commissioned to paint King portrait ¢ LHS graduate honored in photo competition ¢ Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre returns to Kansas City
‘Good Women’ reveals agonizing stories of submission in China: By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Writer; November 10, 2002; Girls naively desperate to please, raped in the name of the revolution. A woman trapped in a loveless marriage by a politically powerful husband.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; November 10, 2002
s s: November 10, 2002; Everybody knows Bailey. YouÃ¢ÂÂve probably seen her in local TV commercials for KringÃ¢ÂÂs Interior Fashion Center, with store owner Brit KringÃ¢ÂÂs arm slung around her as he talks about good deals on ceramic flooring.
Weatherbie finished: November 10, 2002; Another week, another quarterback injury. And another loss. Kansas University lost senior quarterback Jonas Weatherbie to a right knee injury in the second quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium, and Nebraska rolled to a 45-7 Big 12 Conference football victory.
s Choir warms up for fall co: November 10, 2002; A British term for rest room may seem to have nothing to do with the Lawrence ChildrenÃ¢ÂÂs ChoirÃ¢ÂÂs upcoming first concert of the season. But in a roundabout and rather exciting way, it does.
News briefs: November 10, 2002; ¢ Kazakhstan: Russians, Belgian leave space station ¢ Yemen: Al-Qaida suspect mourned at funeral ¢ Togo: Rebel leaders pull out of Ivory Coast talks ¢ Ecuador: Contaminated water leads to child’s death
Olajuwon honored in Houston: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Hakeem Olajuwon came to the United States from Nigeria as a gangly 7-foot teenager, developing an affinity for ice cream and a taste for winning championships.
Area briefs: November 10, 2002; ¢ Police say kiss led to double slaying ¢ Pilot’s estate sues over fatal crash ¢ Vandalism apparent cause of fuel spill
Eudora advances: By Chuck Woodling; November 10, 2002; No football team in Eudora High history ever had won as many as 10 games in a season. Until Saturday night. Andrew Pyle ran for two second-half touchdowns and the Cardinals evaded upstart Kansas City Piper, 20-6, in a second-round Class 4A playoff game at Laws Field.
Aggies derail Sooners: Texas A&M wins, 30-26, to knock Oklahoma from ranks of unbeaten; The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Oklahoma escaped Kyle Field two years ago, clearing the way for the Sooners to win the national title. They couldn’t pull off another victory against Texas A&M on Saturday, and now the Sooners might not get another shot to win it all.
Lawrence briefs: November 10, 2002; ¢ Seats still available for presidential lecture ¢ County to consider lease for Baldwin office ¢ KU sets final exams ¢ Kansas Water Authority plans meeting in Fort Scott
Mutual funds cost investors more than industry trumpets: By Jeff Brown; November 10, 2002; I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying about liars, damn liars and statistical liars. I wouldn’t go so far as to call the folks at the Investment Company Institute liars, so let’s just call them deceivers ï¿½” statistical deceivers.
Wanted: Consensus builder: Interim CEO says president must respect public opinion; By Chad Lawhorn; November 10, 2002; Thick skin. Open hands. Those are two of the features members of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will be looking for when they begin sizing up candidates to replace president Bill Sepic.
What are you reading?: November 10, 2002
Presidential pair critical in WWII maneuvering: By Hans Knight, Special to The Baltimore Sun; November 10, 2002; Is there room on the crowded shelf for yet another book about World War II? There should be for one as scholarly and absorbing as Michael Beschloss’ latest offering.
Train whistle conjures vivid memories: November 10, 2002; I wolf down my supper and race up the street to the house two doors from ours. The welcome mat says Ã¢ÂÂHome of the Howes.Ã¢ÂÂ As I enter the house, grandma is in the kitchen, doing the dishes. Gramp is in the dining room, watching the end of the nightly news.
tentative cooperation: November 10, 2002; It came to a head with the debate about American Eagle Outfitters. Then came a making-up period - ECO2, the Tax Abatement Task Force, the Bert Nash Community Summit, The World CompanyÃ¢ÂÂs Ã¢ÂÂLawrence is Growing: Finding Common GroundÃ¢ÂÂ project.
People: November 10, 2002; ¢ No chads in ‘Futurama’ ¢ Hayek answers her critics ¢ Singer courts fans ¢ ‘8 Mile’ script lured actor
Kansas’ Cole happy with record, not result: By Richard Brack; November 10, 2002; It was a memorable moment for Greg Cole in a game the Kansas University football team would rather forget. KU’s senior co-captain set a school single-season record Saturday at Nebraska when he tackled running back Cory Ross for a three-yard loss in the third quarter.
Discussion of book on KU’s greatest teams on tap: November 10, 2002; Eras change. Players change. Uniforms change. College basketball remains constant, however, and Kansas University has had some of the best teams in the nation’s history.
KU’s Williams empathizes with penalized Michigan: By Jim Baker; November 10, 2002; An innocent basketball coach and 17 innocent players will be penalized at the University of Michigan this season because of the crimes committed by parties no longer associated with the program.
Suspect convicted of torture, stabbing: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; A Newton man was convicted of torturing and stabbing to death a Burrton man as he lay in a mobile home. Robert Engelhardt, 28, was convicted Friday of first-degree murder and aiding a felon for the June 2001 death of Michael Smith, 24. Engelhardt was acquitted of kidnapping and criminal threat.
School win-win: November 10, 2002
Phillips services: November 10, 2002; Walnut Grove, Mo. - Memorial services were Monday in Walnut Grove, Mo., for Charles E. Phillips, 61, West Palm Beach, Fla. Inurnment will be in Greene Lawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove. Mr. Phillips died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, in West Palm Beach.
Old home town - 40 and 100 years ago today: Courtesy Watkins Community Museum; November 10, 2002
Old home town - 40 and 100 years ago today: Courtesy Watkins Community Museum; November 10, 2002
Milstead services: November 10, 2002; Services for Rodney K. Milstead, 43, Dallas, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Milstead died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at his home.
Lawrence commuter report: November 10, 2002; The following events and construction projects may affect commuter traffic this week in the region: Kansas University menÃ¢ÂÂs basketball vs. Washburn, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Allen Fieldhouse, KU campus.
KU Football Notebook: November 10, 2002
KU Football Notebook: November 10, 2002; Ã¢ÂÂ¢ Bass vocalist Greg Ryerson, of Freemont, Neb., bungled the National Anthem before the game. Ryerson sang Ã¢ÂÂhow proudly we watchedÃ¢ÂÂ during the first verse and then stopped singing for about 30 seconds. His delay resulted in the VeteranÃ¢ÂÂs Day flyover salute occurring before the end of the anthem. Ã¢ÂÂ¢ With NebraskaÃ¢ÂÂs 14 points in the first quarter, Kansas has now been outscored 116-23 in the opening period.
Just for fun: November 10, 2002
Backed in a corner: November 10, 2002
A step backward?: J-W Editorials; November 10, 2002; Tuesday’s election results mark the end of the Kansas State Board of Education’s evolution into a less conservative body.
Rain pleases duck hunters: Wildlife and Parks; November 10, 2002; Waterfowl season is in full swing in parts of Kansas, and waterfowl hunters are happy. Plentiful rainfall the past month has filled ponds and lakes and left sheet water throughout much of the state.
Missouri turkey season success: Missouri Dept. of Conservation; November 10, 2002; Missouri hunters had a nearly perfect fall firearms turkey season. Hunters who went afield during the two-week season Oct. 14-27 bagged 14,487 birds, up from a harvest of 13,554 last year.
LaFrentz to miss two-to-five weeks because of sprained ankle: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; The Dallas Mavericks placed center Raef LaFrentz on the injured list Saturday and activated forward Popeye Jones. LaFrentz sprained his right ankle in the third quarter against Phoenix on Nov. 2 and is expected to miss the next two-to-five weeks.
NU tough on KU punt team: Huskers block 2 kicks; Kansas changes snapper; By Levi Chronister; November 10, 2002; After suffering a concussion last week against Texas, Nebraska rover Lannie Hopkins returned to action against Kansas showing no ill effects.
State quail, pheasant seasons under way: Wildlife and Parks; November 10, 2002; Kansas’ most popular hunting event - the opening of quail and pheasant seasons - is under way. Hunters throughout the country visit the most challenging hunts in the state.
Top 25 Roundup: Syracuse rallies against Hokies: No. 3 Ohio State overcomes Purdue; The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Syracuse appeared to be on its way to a rare and dubious distinction just one month ago - winning 10 games one season and losing 10 the next. A three-game winning streak has changed all that.
Baker cross country women victorious: November 10, 2002; The Baker University women’s cross country squad won the team title at the NAIA Region V Championships on Saturday at Maur Hill Cross Country Course.
Colorado College blanks Haskell: J-W Staff Reports; November 10, 2002; Sophomore quarterback Peter Hahn and the Haskell Indian Nations University football squad couldn’t find the magic it showed three weeks ago, losing 30-0 to Colorado College on Saturday.
Biffle clinches Busch crown: Wimmer a winner in Basha’s Supermarket 200 titl; November 10, 2002; Scott Wimmer won the Basha’s Supermarket 200 under a yellow flag, but this was Greg Biffle’s day.
Ex-Kansas State coach sentenced on drug charge: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Darryl Winston, a former basketball player and assistant coach at Kansas State University, has been placed on probation for attempted possession of cocaine.
On the record: November 10, 2002
Police audit finds more missing evidence: Property may be lost in as many as 242 KC homicide cases; The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Evidence may be missing in up to 242 unsolved homicides, Kansas City Police revealed. That number was reported in an audit that police released Friday to The Kansas City Star.
Suspect convicted of killing grandma: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; A Wichita man has been convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his 89-year-old grandmother.
Police cars shouldn’t be used as billboards: By Leonard Pitts Jr., Miami Herald; November 10, 2002; I understand the reasoning. I’ll even admit that it’s practical in a certain sense. Small-town police chiefs, their budgets constrained by a tight economy, find themselves in a bind: not enough patrol cars for their officers.
Real-life stories from the annals of parenthood: By Dave Barry, The Miami Herald; November 10, 2002; Because our house contains a small yet fully functional human, we automatically receive, by mail, roughly 25 pounds of parenting magazines per month. I don’t know how the magazine people find us; maybe they have an orbiting satellite that detects the roof-penetrating aroma rays emitted by used diapers.
Winners and losers, on the ballot and off: By Ellen Goodman, Washington Post Writers Group.; November 10, 2002; Before we wrap this election up for hazardous waste collection day, may I take one last trip down (bad) memory lane?
Phillips services: November 10, 2002
Where the wild things are: Creatures furry and finned draw customers into business districtÃ¢â /¢s s; By Jim Baker; November 10, 2002; Everybody knows Bailey. You’ve probably seen her in local TV commercials for Kring’s Interior Fashion Center, with store owner Brit Kring’s arm slung around her as he talks about good deals on ceramic flooring.
Travel briefs: November 10, 2002; ¢ Travelocity offers car rental guarantee ¢ Consumer Reports gives tipping guide ¢ St. Louis stages large Lewis and Clark exhibit
Web site commemorates Korean War anniversary: November 10, 2002; A new Internet site is dedicated to the Korean War and the service of veterans who fought there from 1950 to 1953.
Douglas County Senior Services: November 10, 2002; Douglas County Senior Services, 745 Vt., offers several classes. All Douglas County residents age 55 and older may participate. Future seniors also are welcome if space allows.
Just for fun: November 10, 2002
Historical gifts: November 10, 2002
Backed in a corner: November 10, 2002
School win-win: November 10, 2002
Winter garden tips: Saint Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press; November 10, 2002
Veterans Day events planned: By Mike Belt; November 10, 2002; Lawrence and the rest of the country will celebrate the Veterans Day holiday Monday at a time when national leaders again are talking about going to war.
Sunday news shows list guests: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ tapped as greatest hit of last 50 years: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Queen’s rousing rock classic, has been voted the greatest hit of the last 50 years, according to a poll released Saturday.
Indoor cats unlikely to contract FIV: By Dr. Shawn P. Messonnier, The Dallas Morning News; November 10, 2002; Our doctor has recommended vaccinating our cat, Freda, with the new FIV vaccine. However, she doesn’t go outside and is our only cat. We try to follow the advice in your column and not overvaccinate her. Is this new vaccine really necessary?
Play about gay’s murder strikes chord with students: ‘Laramie Project’ draws parallels to cross-dresser’s death; The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; A play about a murdered gay college student has taken on new significance in a town shaken by the death of a 17-year-old boy who dressed as a girl.
Big house’s lights don’t shine on celebs: No differentiating between fallen stars, convicted politicians or common criminals in prisons; The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Even at a fancy federal prison like the Elkton Federal Correctional Institution, the night life is lousy. It’s lights out at 9:30 p.m.
Assess cooking needs before remodeling kitchen: By Carol McGarvey, The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; There’s no doubt about it. Kitchen remodels are at the top of the list when it comes to home remodeling. Such projects are for your comfort now, as well as for resale in the future.
Tips on restoring tables: November 10, 2002; If you want to try restoring tired tables, lamps or other furnishings, here are suggestions from Deerfield Designs in Ellicott City, Md..
Researchers put furniture to test: By William Hageman, Chicago Tribune; November 10, 2002; The next time you drop anchor into your recliner to watch a Bears game ï¿½” and don’t hear the sound of wood cracking or find yourself flat on the floor amid a pile of kindling ï¿½” you probably can thank some folks at Mississippi State University.
Thorny city issues thwart consensus: SLT, school closings undermine leaders’ tentative cooperation; By Joel Mathis; November 10, 2002; It came to a head with the debate about American Eagle Outfitters. Then came a making-up period - ECO2, the Tax Abatement Task Force, the Bert Nash Community Summit, The World Company’s “Lawrence is Growing: Finding Common Ground” project.
Naturally shaped branches create decorative pieces: By Ralph and Terry Kovel; November 10, 2002; What are the differences among furniture styles called Adirondack, Black Forest, tramp art or rustic? They all are late-19th-to-early-20th-century styles that have been given their names within about the past 20 years.
Veterans’ war stories improve wit: By Mike Belt; November 10, 2002; When former U.S. Navy and Marine aviators meet in a room with food and drinks for a few hours, the results are as unpredictable as a night landing on an aircraft carrier in bad weather.
Kansas winds able to generate electricity: By Roger Martin; November 10, 2002; A blacksmith once mounted a sail on a wagon hoping the wind would blow him across Kansas. He was finished off by a dust devil shy of the Colorado line.
Purse’s personalities de: Handbag indicates higher aspirations, author says; By Samantha Critchell, Associated Press Writer; November 10, 2002; There are so many choices standing between a woman and her perfect handbag that she often buys everything in her way.
China congress selecting leaders: The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; A day after President Jiang Zemin outlined his blueprint for China’s future, Communist Party delegates sequestered themselves Saturday to tackle their most important task - choosing the leaders who will guide the world’s most populous country through coming decades of change.
More things worth hating: By Marsha Henry Goff; November 10, 2002; We all have things we love to hate. I know this because when I wrote a column several years ago about some of the things I hate, many readers wrote to share their own aversions. One gentleman said he hated it when his neighbor had one of her frequent garage sales and bargain hunters blocked his driveway.
Train whistle conjures vivid memories: By Joe Wettengel, Special to the Journal-World; November 10, 2002; I wolf down my supper and race up the street to the house two doors from ours. The welcome mat says “Home of the Howes.” As I enter the house, grandma is in the kitchen, doing the dishes. Gramp is in the dining room, watching the end of the nightly news.
Better bring animals inside for winter: By Connie Bloom, Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal; November 10, 2002; It’s time to batten down for winter already. Animals need extra protection from bitter temperatures and paralyzing winds.
People seeking relief learn to walk the walk: By Linda Marsa, Los Angeles Times; November 10, 2002; Anyone watching Mike Kaplan walk across a room could see something was wrong. He strode stiffly, barely bending his knees, his shoulders rounded, his head hanging forward. Back in high school, when he played football, his knees had become so badly damaged that he stopped bending them when he walked because it hurt too much.
GOP aware of pitfalls in controlling Congress: The Chicago Tribune; November 10, 2002; Now that Republicans will control the House, Senate and White House, everyone from religious conservatives to anti-tax activists to business leaders has begun urging the GOP to push ahead on their pet causes, demanding results as a reward for their loyalty.
California county struggles with breast cancer mystery: Area north of San Francisco has highest rate of disease in country; The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Women living in wealthy Marin County, set in the wooded hills just north of San Francisco, suffer one of the nation’s highest breast cancer rates, a cluster that has confounded health officials.
String quartets join forces for innovative group concert: Performance to include world premiere of Ã¢â MaraÃ¢â /¢s; By Mindie Paget; November 10, 2002; Think of Ying Quartet and Turtle Island String Quartet as yin and yang. The Ying siblings are known for their exquisite renditions of traditional classical music. Turtle Island’s members, though classically trained, innovatively fuse jazz, be-bop, classical Indian forms, salsa and other genres into original compositions that stretch the bounds of string quartet repertoire.
New governors face tough decisions: Chief executives taking over as states face worst financial situation since WWII; The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; Nearly half the states will start 2003 with a new governor, but the freshmen ï¿½” and re-elected incumbents, too - are taking control at a time when their states are facing the most dire financial prospects in a half-century.
Haskell student uses shock value to convey film’s message: By Mindie Paget; November 10, 2002; The ritual helps them work out their anger. Every Columbus Day, the young American Indian men in Thomas Yeahpau’s film “Hate Equals Hate a.k.a. Columbus Day” find an innocent white man and convince themselves he’s the real Christopher Columbus. Then, they kidnap, beat and murder him.
U.N. stamp promotes AIDS awareness: By Syd Kronish, For The Associated Press; November 10, 2002; For almost two decades, the United Nations has been in the forefront of the world’s struggle against AIDS.

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