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June 8, 2003
Land costs cripple housing options
Low-income home-ownership advocates want developers to donate lots
By Terry Rombeck
June 8, 2003
With two young boys to support and a job as a hairstylist, there was no way Debi Ambrose could afford to build or buy a house of her own in Lawrence.
Afghanistan blast kills 4 peacekeepers
Al-Qaida suspected in apparent suicide bombing in Kabul, German TV reports
The Washington Post
June 8, 2003
A car loaded with explosives blew up next to a bus carrying German peacekeepers Saturday in Kabul, killing four soldiers in the first fatal attack on the international security force that has patrolled the capital for 18 months, a spokesman for the peacekeepers said.
Melanie Dill schedules summer of kid’s music
June 8, 2003
Melanie Dill, the artist behind two recent children’s music CDs, will perform throughout the summer at Oread Books. Dill’s sing-along format includes classical, jazz, blues and folk. The songs are lighthearted and whimsical, aimed at children and their parents.
Belmont Stakes: Funny Cide denied triple
Empire Maker spoils gelding’s run at crown
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
The magical ride ended in the mud, splashed aside by a rival who wasn’t about to let a gelded nobody become part of racing royalty.
9-year-old abducted, mother beaten
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
The man who abducted a 9-year-old girl and attacked her mother and brother had waited in his car outside their home until the girl returned alone after school, police said Saturday after watching a neighbor’s home surveillance video.
Gardeners shouldn’t depend on Epsom salts for plants
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Have you dosed your roses with Epsom salts yet? It’s rumored to be very good for the plants. Matter of fact, a few years ago an elderly lady in Iowa spoke highly of using Epsom salts on her tomatoes, also.
Briefly
June 8, 2003
¢ Los Angeles: Toll reaches four in apartment crash ¢ Alabama: Teen accused of killing two officers, dispatcher ¢ Washington, D.C.: Ad campaign warns of Roe v. Wade turnover
Briefly
June 8, 2003
¢ Tour gives up-close look at downtown sculptures ¢ Business: Southwind 12 theaters changes ownership
Briefly
June 8, 2003
¢ Croatia: Pontiff seeks to heal wounds of division ¢ Wales: Horse wins again in race against man ¢ Myanmar: U.N. envoy cannot secure release of leader ¢ India: Death toll passes 1,400 in deadly heat wave
Briefly
June 8, 2003
¢ Russia: Amnesty offer can’t halt fighting in Chechnya ¢ Mexico: Flood, gas explosion leaves at least four dead ¢ Cuba: Castro promises ‘unmasking of many’ ¢ Netherlands: Dutch to send forces as peacekeepers in Iraq
All eyes on Woods at U.S. Open
Defending champion shooting for third title in four years
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
The U.S. Open was supposed to be the one major championship that gave Tiger Woods fits.
A sign of good taste
Designer pairs ice cream flavors, handbags
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Ice cream at the beach is one of the greatest pleasures of the summer. Few people, though, indulge in such a high-calorie treat everyday.
Teen singer has new approach
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Stacie Orrico doesn’t want to be the next Britney Spears or a Maxim cover girl.
Arts notes
June 8, 2003
¢ Art donation honors retired library employee ¢ Smoky Hill River Fest set for this weekend ¢ KU appoints new director of orchestral activities
Should states tax Internet sales?
June 8, 2003
¢ Sales tax an issue of fairness, By Mark Weisbrot ¢ Revenue wouldn’t be a windfall, By Paul J. Gessing
Grammar questions generate great synergy
By Dave Barry, Miami Herald
June 8, 2003
It is time once again for Ask Mister Language Person, the column that provides you with the grammar, punctuation and vocabulary skills you need to verbally crush your opponents like seedless grapes under a hammer.
Good and evil at the Chicago World’s Fair
By Connor Ennis, Associated Press Writer
June 8, 2003
The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 was a place of wonder and discovery. Shredded wheat and Cracker Jack made their debuts there. Villages from distant cultures in Africa and Europe were reconstructed. The fair, nicknamed “The White City,” occupied 1 square mile and drew more than 27.5 million visitors during its six-month run.
Bush, Rice fully engaged in foreign policy
By Jim Hoagland, Washington Post Writers Group
June 8, 2003
Note to those who have blamed, blasted or bewailed President Bush’s disengagement from foreign policy and the Middle East: I think he got your message.
T defense
June 8, 2003
Famed Iraqi treasures found
Ancient artifacts of Nimrud were preserved in vault
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
The world-famous treasures of Nimrud, unaccounted for since Baghdad fell two months ago, have been located in good condition in the country’s Central Bank — in a secret vault-inside-a-vault submerged in sewage water, U.S. occupation authorities said Saturday.
Plan targets vicious dogs
Strike force would help rid county of dangers, crimes related to canines
By Mark Fagan
June 8, 2003
To hear Charles Jones tell it, vicious dogs intimidate law-enforcement officers, threaten children, terrorize neighborhoods and can maim — even kill — a person for doing little more than walking down the sidewalk.
Who you gonna trust?
Poll finds Americans more suspicious than ever
The Chicago Tribune
June 8, 2003
Cynthia Ivie will organize the closet, plan the move, pay the bills and collect all the documents at tax time. You just have to trust her.
Marchers protest shortages in public education funding
Local politicians join rally to support increased funding for Lawrence schools
By Mike Belt
June 8, 2003
Supporters of increased state funding for public education took their cause Saturday to the streets of Lawrence.
City writes off unpaid bills
Lawrence records high number of deadbeat utility customers
By Joel Mathis
June 8, 2003
The city is letting more deadbeat utility customers off the hook for unpaid bills, a reality that’s putting a dent in city coffers.
Korean War veterans unite to raise money for memorial
By Tim Carpenter
June 8, 2003
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Lowell Holland is raising money to build in Kansas a Korean War Memorial he will never see.
Events in area towns draw thousands
By Mike Belt & Abby Mills
June 8, 2003
The smell of barbecue Saturday in McLouth’s Prairie Park overwhelmed any concerns anyone might have had about rain.
People
June 8, 2003
¢ Ventura defends protest stand ¢ Sizemore denies domestic abuse ¢ Bullock gets stalking injunction ¢ Spike Lee music on stage
The Nelson reaches out to the community
Museum membership recruiter turns on young crowd to KC fine arts scene
By Ann Spivak, Knight Ridder Newspapers
June 8, 2003
A decade ago single people craving culture wrote a $30 check to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and became instant members of its young friends group. But sending in money was about all these swinging singles did, until a perky, 22-year-old named Brenda Barton stood up at a meeting and asked, “Can we have wine at the museum on Friday nights?”
Librarian’s wit brightens already ‘dandy’ St. Petersburg exhibition
By Roger Martin
June 8, 2003
The exhibit budget of the Spencer Research Library at Kansas University has gone bust, but the show on display through July 3 is a dandy. Its subject is the 300-year history of St. Petersburg, Russia. The city, built by Peter the Great in a malarial flood plain, was designed with European cities in mind.
N.H. Episcopalians elect first openly gay bishop
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
New Hampshire Episcopalians elected an openly gay man as their next bishop Saturday, a historic vote in a church deeply divided on the issue of homosexuality.
U.N. nuclear agency inspection team takes first look at Iraq’s main plant
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Representatives of the U.N. nuclear agency got a firsthand look Saturday at the postwar damage to Iraq’s main nuclear facility, peering through broken windows and roaming the grounds to assess the extent of looting and disarray.
Major architect designed furniture
By Ralph and Terry Kovel
June 8, 2003
Many major architects like to design furniture to be used in their buildings. They want to be sure that the interior decoration adds to the beauty of the building.
Beef in a can — it’s what’s for dinner, group hopes
Missouri cattlemen to build processing plant
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Craving a more stable future as a fifth-generation cattleman, Adam Blaue thinks he’s found something to sink his teeth into: Marketing tender, ready-to-eat beef — in a can.
Strategies for a cheap vacation
By Jeff Brown
June 8, 2003
Let’s set aside all this talk about the economy, the stock market and taxes and get down to something really important — summer vacation. Lots of us are feeling pinched this spring. Can you save a few bucks and still have a good time? Sure. First, the touchy-feelie part: Decide what really makes you happy.
Tagg: ‘I’ve had worse disappointments’
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Everything else was soaked. The racetrack, the railbirds, the dream. His felt hat. The shoulders of his trenchcoat. The tear-stained faces on every side of him.
Briefly
June 8, 2003
¢ Iran: U.N. nuclear experts arrive on inspection visit ¢ Wisconsin: Prairie dog illness might be monkeypox ¢ Beijing: Ferry sinks, crews searching for children
Briefly
June 8, 2003
¢ Georgia: Habitat for Humanity creates slum village ¢ Alabama: Six killed in crash ¢ Idaho: Locals battle outbreak of Mormon crickets ¢ California: Shuttle widow says NASA must ‘fly again’
Reason for rules
June 8, 2003
Wayne F. McKinney
June 8, 2003
Micheal F. Fisher
June 8, 2003
C.W.‘Bud’ Kellum
June 8, 2003
Mayer: Buford helped get Self to Kansas — originally
By Bill Mayer
June 8, 2003
After Larry Brown and Roy Williams left the Kansas University basketball coaching job, both expressed displeasure that KU didn’t offer the post to one of their assistants. It didn’t; Williams and, later, Bill Self were hired.
Wizards upend MetroStars
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Davy Arnaud and Josh Wolff scored their first goals for Kansas City as the Wizards beat the MetroStars, 2-1, Saturday night.
Training dogs limits problems
By Denise Flaim, Newsday
June 8, 2003
You have brought home your new puppy. She’s a canine tabula rasa — a blank slate ready for you to shape and mold. To ensure that what gets inscribed is not the behavioral equivalent of graffiti, here’s a trio of common mistakes many new puppy parents make — and how to avoid them.
Grandparents rely on center for advice
By Mitch Stacy, Associated Press Writer
June 8, 2003
Before Freddie and Edna Myles could get their own seven children reared and out of the house, the couple started taking in their grandchildren.
Beware of financial exploitation by family
By Molly M. Wood, Kansas Senior Press Service
June 8, 2003
Financial exploitation of the elderly by family members and caregivers is one of the most heartbreaking and intractable problems I’m called upon to solve.
Trainer Frankel gets ‘redemption’
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Bobby Frankel’s wish came true. Everybody hates him. Eager to play the villain in Funny Cide’s feel-good march toward Triple Crown immortality, Frankel stepped up with a smile after Empire Maker won the Belmont Stakes on a soggy Saturday.
Lawrence company strikes success
Cosmic bowling, other changes help boost sales at Jayhawk Bowling Supply
By Chad Lawhorn
June 8, 2003
Glow-in-the-dark bowling lanes certainly brightened up the life of Jayhawk Bowling Supply vice president John Hardman. During much of the 1980s Hardman didn’t feel too optimistic about the future of the Lawrence-based business that his dad, Chuck Hardman, founded in 1962.
Business briefs
June 8, 2003
Sweeney carries Kansas City to rare road sweep
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Sporting a large ice pack on his injured left hand, Mike Sweeney bore the look of a warrior.
Stop and smell the roses
Nonagenerian has knack for creating beautiful roses
By Carol Boncella
June 8, 2003
If you live long enough, you get to rub shoulders with some important figures like Queen Elizabeth and Lady Baltimore. At 98, Lena Davis easily makes that claim.
Liberia rebel battle rages
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Explosions and machine-gun fire echoed in Liberia’s besieged capital Saturday as President Charles Taylor’s forces fought rebels pressing on the outskirts, sending tens of thousands of desperate residents to the U.S. Embassy seeking sanctuary.
Old Missouri jails now open doors to visitors
By Scott Charton, Associated Press Writer
June 8, 2003
Inside Jackson County’s impregnable 1859 limestone jail, outlaws including Frank James and Cole Younger heard the ominous clang of heavy steel doors — and sometimes the sharp creak of the indoor gallows creating an immediate vacancy.
N.Y. Times begins healing process
By Jane Eisner, Knight Ridder Newspapers
June 8, 2003
I knew journalism itself was making news when I picked up the latest issue of Time magazine and spotted a reference to the Internet site Romenesko in the back-page cartoon.
Bored by tradition, author creates heroine whose passion is kung fu
By Mindie Paget
June 8, 2003
The steamy paragraphs of Harlequin romance novels — you know, rippling muscles, heaving bosoms, stunningly gorgeous guy gets perfect girl — don’t really appeal to Karen Brichoux.
Novelist faces reality in memoir of father’s Alzheimer’s
By Susan Parrott, Associated Press Writer
June 8, 2003
It took best-selling author Sue Miller a decade to write her latest book, the true story of her father’s wrenching struggle and death from Alzheimer’s disease.
Street fashions borrow ‘slinky’ from the bedroom
By Samantha Critchell, Associated Press Writer
June 8, 2003
Yes, you do see satin, lace and spaghetti straps on that woman in front of you on line at the grocery store. No, that woman did not forget to get dressed this morning.
Arts notes
June 8, 2003
¢ Young Kansas writers wanted to create book ¢ Institute to train jazz music teachers ¢ UMKC alumni to stage benefit concert ¢ Youth theater to open musical ‘Cinderella’ ¢ Auditions planned for musician showcase
Road kill: Possums and skunks and ‘coons, Oh my!
By Marsha Henry Goff
June 8, 2003
It has been brought to my attention that, when writing about country critters, I have not given sufficient attention to the smelly and ugly. “What about skunks and possums?” one reader questioned me in the supermarket, “Where are they?” Thanks to my daily walks, I could tell her. “Flattened on the road, that’s where!”
‘Pet Doctor’ discusses requirements for job
By Dr. Michael Dill, The (Biloxi, Miss.) Sun Herald
June 8, 2003
Veterinary medicine seems to be a profession that intrigues many people. I often am asked what kind of training I had or how long I went to school. So, instead of the usual subject matter, I wanted to let the readership of “Pet Doctor” know some of the requirements necessary to become a veterinarian and to present some alternate career paths that some vets take.
Town wins fight over school consolidation
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
There are just two landmarks on the skyline of this tiny town in the sprawling high desert hills of northeastern Oregon: a grain elevator and the school.
Henin-Hardenne wins title
Belgian claims first Grand Slam crown against Clijsters, 6-0, 6-4
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Justine Henin-Hardenne won the French Open for Belgium, for her husband and for her coach.
Despite loss, Santos still smiling
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Jose Santos enjoyed the ride, and he was smiling even after it ended in defeat for Funny Cide on a gloomy, rainy day.
Will of a warrior
Martial arts have helped Steve Carrier master art of life
June 8, 2003
Most people around town know Steve Carrier as the nice, mild-mannered guy in the wheelchair who works at Borders Books. And, at first glance, that’s who he appears to be: a guy in a wheelchair. But look closer.
Book Notes
June 8, 2003
Here’s a look at some upcoming book events in the area.
Frozen in time?
J-W Editorials
June 8, 2003
If Lawrence’s downtown is to survive and thrive it can’t be architecturally frozen in time.
Congo violence precedes peacekeepers
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Tribal fighters attacked this northeastern Congolese town in an apparent grab for more land Saturday, days before international peacekeepers arrive seeking to restore calm in the ravaged region.
City Hall lofts part of K.C. ‘revitalization’
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
A nonprofit corporation’s plans to convert the former City Hall in downtown Kansas City, Kan., to loft apartments is proof that the city is being revitalized, developers said.
What are you reading?
June 8, 2003
Burnham touts missionary work
Associated Press
June 8, 2003
One year after her husband died during a rescue effort in the Philippines, Gracia Burnham continues to preach the value of missionary work.
Michael Jackson’s hometown awaits visit
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Michael Jackson, whose family left behind Gary’s gritty steel mills in the late 1960s for fame and fortune, will visit his Indiana hometown next week for the first time in two decades.
Former governor scales Mount Everest
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Former Gov. Gary Johnson says he thought he was going to die when part of an icefall collapsed during his descent from the summit of Mount Everest.
Wright services
June 8, 2003
Lawrence Commuter Report
June 8, 2003
State Special Olympics draws 1,400 athletes
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
The rain falling Saturday on Cessna Stadium wasn’t enough to dampen the moods of the roughly 1,400 athletes gathered from all over Kansas to compete in the state’s Special Olympics.
Korean War Memorial at KU expects large gift
June 8, 2003
Kansas University officials may be on the verge of making significant progress in raising money for a Korean War Memorial on campus.
American writer wins Orange Prize for Fiction
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
American writer Valerie Martin has won the Orange Prize for Fiction for her novel, “Property.” “We are delighted to have as the winner a novel which deals with a huge subject with originality,” said Ahdaf Souef, head of the judges’ panel, in announcing the award on Tuesday.
ORU AD withdraws name
Hemenway: Kansas nearing ‘decision-time’
J-W Staff Reports
June 8, 2003
Scratch Oral Roberts athletic director Mike Carter from the list of possible candidates to fill the vacant AD position at Kansas University.
N.Y. Philharmonic plans move to Carnegie
By Ula Ilnytzky, Associated Press Writer
June 8, 2003
The New York Philharmonic, which made its home at Lincoln Center for more than four decades, announced Monday it will return to Carnegie Hall. The 106-member orchestra cited Carnegie’s celebrated acoustics as a key reason for its decision.
LPGA Championship in doubt
June 8, 2003
Annika Sorenstam lost her two-stroke lead in the three holes she played Saturday in the LPGA Championship before rain drenched DuPont Country Club and suspended the third round.
Women not welcome on bench
NBA teams haven’t opened arms to coaches like Tennessee’s Summitt
By Sam Donnellon, Knight Ridder Newspapers
June 8, 2003
Recently, Pat Summitt, the Tennessee women’s basketball coach, invited Villanova women’s coach Harry Perretta to a Redskins minicamp, where she was going to see an old friend, Steve Spurrier.
Renegades roll; Outlaws take two
J-W Staff Reports
June 8, 2003
Lawrence’s Renegades defeated Wichita’s Owls, 10-2, in a youth baseball game shortened by the run rule Saturday at the Augusta Tournament.
ESU to offer Tallgrass Writing Workshop
June 8, 2003
The 18th annual Tallgrass Writing Workshop will be June 14-15 at Emporia State University. The workshop, sanctioned by the Western Writers of America, is aimed at writers of all backgrounds, experience and interest, including hobbyists, professional writers and writing teachers.
National League: Lopez homers twice to lift Atlanta, 8-6
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Javy Lopez wasn’t sure how to describe his resurgence, other than to say he’s never felt this good at the plate.
Fox sports new technology
The Chicago Tribune
June 8, 2003
So there it was, the classic showdown for which baseball fans had been waiting, Roger Clemens in a bid for his 300th victory, facing down 500-home-run-hitter Sammy Sosa in one of the oldest and most pristine ballparks in America.
Palestinians blast Hamas for leaving talks
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Palestinian officials on Saturday condemned Hamas’ decision to pull out of talks aimed at ending attacks on Israelis, saying the Islamic militant group’s refusal to accept a cease-fire could destroy the U.S.-backed peace process.
Three killed in gunfight
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Three Palestinian gunmen attacked an Israeli army post on the edge of the Gaza Strip early today, shooting a number of Israelis before being killed by troops, the military said.
Four die when car falls in river
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Rescue workers struggled for hours before recovering the bodies of a woman and three children, ages 1 through 3, who died when their car plunged into a frigid river.
Dolphin meat still available in Peru
Knight Ridder Newspapers
June 8, 2003
In a squalid fish market near Peru’s largest seaport, blood drips from the morning’s fresh catch of “chancho marino,” or sea pork. It’s actually dolphin of the Flipper variety, a protected mammal under Peruvian law.
Course setup too tough? USGA honcho says too bad
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
John Daly swatted a moving ball with his putter at Pinehurst No. 2 to protest tough conditions at the U.S. Open.
Kariya, Ducks force Game 7
Anaheim standout rallies squad to 5-2 victory
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Anaheim star Paul Kariya was on wobbly legs, staggered by a thunderous hit that threatened to end his Stanley Cup finals. Then he made a comeback that stunned even the New Jersey Devils.
Devils waste another 3-2 Cup lead
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
There’s something about a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup finals that just doesn’t agree with New Jersey.
Desperate Ducks come out flying in must-win game
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
The mighty desperate Ducks came out flying. One loss away from having their Stanley Cup title hopes snuffed out by New Jersey, the Anaheim Mighty Ducks came out with fresh determination in Game 6.
Gordon’s team may benefit
Driver concentrates on race setup because of imminent rain at Pocono
Knight Ridder Newspapers
June 8, 2003
Rain washed out all Winston Cup practice at Pocono Raceway on Saturday, and Robby Gordon could be the biggest beneficiary.
Bombardier 500: Unser overcomes Kanaan in shootout
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Al Unser Jr. held off Tony Kanaan in a one-lap shootout to win the Indy Racing League race Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway.
Women’s final matchup means festive day in Belgium
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
More than 200 people packed the village hall in Bree, the small town where Kim Clijsters was born 20 years ago, almost to the day.
Historic jails offer a peek at life behind bars in the 1800s
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Here are a few of the old Missouri jails open to visitors.
Nets head home with confidence
New Jersey holds home-court edge after pulling even in series
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
The NBA’s great East-West divide doesn’t seem quite so gaping any more — not while Jason Kidd is leaping confidently across it, and not while Tim Duncan is missing nearly enough free throws to fill it.
Studies of cancer drugs often exclude elderly patients
By Daniel Q. Haney, Associated Press Writer
June 8, 2003
Although cancer is usually a disease of the elderly, a large government review finds older people are often excluded from studies intended to discover better drugs to treat their disease.
WNBA: Swoopes hurt during Houston’s 65-58 loss to Connecticut
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Shannon Johnson scored 21 points and had eight assists to lead the Connecticut Sun past the Houston Comets, 65-58, Saturday night.
Stockton endures ceremony
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
It was practically torture for John Stockton, sitting there through more than an hour of accolades and standing ovations.
Verkerk to face Ferrero
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Martin Verkerk has become the talk of the French Open thanks to his speedy serves, quick quips, facial contortions and — most of all — six consecutive wins.
Another letdown for Clijsters
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
On her last day as a teenager, Kim Clijsters took yet another French Open letdown like a grown-up.
Michigan club teaches women fine art of fly fishing
By Eric Sharp, Detroit Free Press
June 8, 2003
It’s cold and windy for the last day of May, even at 45 degrees north. Bundled up in a windbreaker and wide-brimmed hat, Sandy Crandall chants a mantra of “In-di-ANa, In-di-ANa, In-di-ANa,” as a green fly line swishes back and forth above her head.
Missouri liberalizes deer regulations
State wants hunters to target more does during longer seasons
Missouri Dept. of Conservation
June 8, 2003
Deer hunting regulations approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission will allow hunters to buy more bonus deer permits to harvest antlerless deer at lower prices and use them in an unprecedented number of hunting days.
Hidden lockable storage box makes nice Father’s Day gift
By Ray Sasser, Dallas Morning News
June 8, 2003
You have about a week’s worth of shopping days until Father’s Day. Here are some gift ideas for those sportsmen dads out there.
Bowling for dollars
Industry turns to new ideas to keep rolling along
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
When you think of bowling today, forget Ralph Kramden or Fred Flintstone. Think Micah Granai. Micah celebrated her fifth birthday with a party at a BowlAmerica center in suburban Chesterfield County. “We bowl as a family a lot,” said Micah’s mother, Mandy. “She really loves bowling.”
Mixed bag reported on surveys of prairie chickens
Wildlife and Parks
June 8, 2003
A spring survey of prairie chicken mating grounds by Wildlife and Parks produced some good news and not so good news.
Briefcase
June 8, 2003
¢ Job recruiters offers advice for unemployed ¢ Motley Fool: Name that company
The Motley Fool
June 8, 2003
¢ Last week’s answer
Bagworms grow quickly on trees, shrubs
By Bruce Chladny
June 8, 2003
A gardening colleague once told me that now was the best time to treat for bagworms. I asked him what made him think of that. His response was because the Catalpa trees are in bloom. Some gardeners garden according to the moon while others garden by observing indicator plants. As it turns out, Catalpa trees are a good indicator of the emergence of bagworms.
On the record
June 8, 2003
Area briefs
June 8, 2003
¢ 31st Street opened ¢ Wet weather increases West Nile concerns
KU junior wins Miss Kansas
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Kansas University junior Angelea Busby was crowned the new Miss Kansas on Saturday. Busby, 21, of Lenexa, qualified for the state pageant as Miss Cheney Lake. She was the first first-time contestant for Miss Kansas to win the crown since 1980.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
June 8, 2003
FSHS pair on losing Gray team
After loss, Lane, Berner decide to walk on at KU
By David Mitchell
June 8, 2003
Saturday’s Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All-Star Game wasn’t the first time Matt Lane and Matt Berner had played at Hoglund Ballpark.
Short-handed Raiders roll over Emporia
By Steve Schmidt
June 8, 2003
You’d think a baseball team missing five of its players for a doubleheader would be hurting.
‘Kiss Me Kate’ fitting finale for LCT
By Aaron Passman
June 8, 2003
Community theater is an iffy proposition. At its worst it can come off as a second-rate high school effort; at its best it can showcase hidden talents. The Lawrence Community Theatre’s final production of the season, “Kiss Me Kate,” is on the better end of the spectrum.
Pocono 500: Johnson seeks lopsided win
Driver wants TV audience to be bored today
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
If Jimmie Johnson has his way today at Pocono Raceway, 100,000 spectators and a TV of audience of millions will be terribly bored.
Arts notes
June 8, 2003
¢ Artists encouraged to enter LOYO show ¢ Library appoints new public spokeswoman ¢ KAC touring program accepting applicants ¢ Heart of America to stage ‘Twain’s Eden’
Interleague Roundup: Clemens denied again
Cubs spoil Rocket’s third bid for 300th victory
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
Roger Clemens and his traveling road show are going back to where it started, still searching for that elusive 300th victory.
U.S. troops in Philippines mark hostage anniversary
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
U.S. troops held a memorial service Saturday to observe a year since the death of a Kansas missionary and another hostage during a raid to free them from Islamic extremists.
Resort caters to large clientele
The Associated Press
June 8, 2003
In a world enthralled by thin, perhaps no place is more slanted toward the slender or more daunting for the double-chinned than the beach.
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