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Do you think the Lawrence City Commission is appointing too many task forces to study issues?

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Response Percent
Yes. The commissioners themselves should be working on these major issues.
 
 45%
Yes. The commission already has more than three dozen city advisory boards that could be used.
 
 34%
No. The task forces, made mostly of interested citizens, help bring solutions to complex issues by getting the stakeholders together.
 
 16%
Undecided.
 
 3%
Total 166

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Investigators broaden homicide investigation
By Eric Weslander
November 17, 2003
(Updated Sunday at 12:50 p.m.) Douglas County Sheriff’s officials are casting a wide net Monday as they search for clues in the slaying of an attorney found dead Friday afternoon in her home north of Lawrence.
More wet, stormy weather ahead
By Dave Toplikar
November 17, 2003
(Web Posted Monday at 11:28 a.m.) Lawrence was drizzled with a quarter of an inch of rain Monday morning, but the city escaped some of the severe weather that passed through eastern Kansas. However, there’s a 40 percent chance for more stormy weather through the evening.
Exotic pet owners take walk on the wild side
By Mike Belt
November 17, 2003
Things haven’t been the same at Dick and Barbara Stephens’ Jefferson County farm since a cougar named “Stinky” took up residence there eight years ago.
Area briefs
November 17, 2003
¢ Salvation Army needs seasonal volunteers ¢ LMH plans fair to help smokers learn to quit ¢ Two killed, four injured in three-vehicle crash ¢ ECKAN dinner recognizes volunteers
Financial plunge
Credit binge blamed for rising foreclosures, loan defaults
By Nadia Gergis - Scripps Howard News Service
November 17, 2003
In 1964, Sandra Miller married the man of her dreams, but that dream turned into a nightmare after she realized their finances were in disarray and the only way out of tremendous debt was filing for bankruptcy in 1996. “Now I can’t buy anything, I am done,” said Miller, 62, of Fort Pierce, Fla. “I am just trying to keep a roof over my head and some food in my belly.”
Avoid pitfalls of sharing property
By Michelle Singletary
November 17, 2003
Patricia Davis, a Maryland-based financial coach, says that every time she gives a lecture, someone always asks: Is it a good idea to add an adult child to my home? Davis, a former banker who worked with high-net-worth people, gives the same answer: “No.”
Analysis: Governor may be setting stage for tax increase
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
November 17, 2003
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius handled her latest major policy announcement with much public relations savvy. She chose a parking lot full of idle state cars as the venue for a news conference on her plans to sell off such superfluous vehicles, shut down the state’s central motor pool and drastically reduce new car purchases by state agencies. She said her efforts would save $8.6 million.
Chiefs suffer first setback
Cincinnati makes good on guaranteed victory with 24-19 win over K.C.
By Joe Kay - Associated Press Sports Writer
November 17, 2003
The 1972 Miami Dolphins finally can pop the corks and make the toast. Their perfect record is safe for one more season. It’s guaranteed. With a punt return and a long touchdown catch, Peter Warrick eclipsed Kansas City’s playmakers and helped the Cincinnati Bengals back up their boast Sunday with a 24-19 victory over the Chiefs.
Niang focused on present
KU center not looking ahead to life after basketball
By Gary Bedore
November 17, 2003
Moulaye Niang believes someday he will represent Senegal in international basketball competition. “It’s all up to me. If I say, ‘Yes,’ I’m on the team,” said Niang, Kansas University’s 6-foot-10, 220-pound sophomore center, who declined an offer to wear the green, yellow and red uniform of Senegal at last summer’s African Cup near his hometown of Dakar.
Plummer sparks Broncs
QB returns to lift Denver to 37-8 rout of Chargers
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
Jake Plummer made all the difference for the Denver Broncos. Plummer showed no signs of rust in his first game in a month, throwing for 253 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Broncos to a 37-8 rout Sunday of the San Diego Chargers.
Briefly
November 17, 2003
¢ Low turnout negates presidential election ¢ Okinawa leader wants U.S. troops trimmed
Commission to consider tax abatement, zoning
November 17, 2003
The Lawrence City Commission has a heavy agenda, including tax abatement and zoning issues.
Ultrarunners race 100 miles through Flint Hills
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
Beneath the wide Kansas sky, a small band of hardy souls got close to nature, and each other, running across the rolling prairie one fine fall weekend.
Americans among victims of bombings in Colombia
By Nicole Karsin - Associated Press Writer
November 17, 2003
Colombian flags hung outside two bars in a symbol of defiance Sunday after a suspected rebel tossed grenades that killed a woman and wounded at least 72 people, including an American Airlines pilot.
Hinrich to have ups, downs this year
Chicago coach tells rookie guard to slow down in attempt to cut turnovers
By Mike McGraw - Arlington Heights (Ill.) Herald
November 17, 2003
Chicago Bulls coach Bill Cartwright’s advice to rookie guard Kirk Hinrich is to slow down until he feels more confident on an NBA court. Hinrich, who has started five of six games, has averaged 7.3 points a game off 40 percent shooting. He has hit six of 13 three-pointers while logging 23 assists against 25 turnovers.
Tigers turn attention to K-State
Missouri would claim Big 12 North with wins over KSU, ISU
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
The shelf life on enjoying success just got a lot shorter for Missouri. Immediately after Saturday’s 45-22 victory over Texas A&M, attention turned to this week’s game at Kansas State. A victory in that game and another in the regular-season finale against Iowa State puts the Tigers (7-3 overall, 3-3 Big 12 Conference) in the conference-championship game.
Bosh’s bucket big
Rookie forces OT; Raptors top Rockets
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
Rookie Chris Bosh showed the confidence of a veteran in his finest game as a pro.
Stroke victim wins twice at American Music Awards
By Anthony Breznican - Associated Press Entertainment Writer
November 17, 2003
Soul singer Luther Vandross, who is recovering from a debilitating stroke that threatened to end both his career and his life, won a leading two American Music Awards on Sunday.
City briefs
November 17, 2003
¢ Flu shots available on walk-in basis ¢ KU forum examines merits of grad school ¢ Peace caravan plans stop in Lawrence ¢ KU graduate to lead CEOs of alumni groups
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
November 17, 2003
Ellen M. Mohney
November 17, 2003
Tape purported to be of Saddam aired to Iraqi people over T.V.
By Hamaza Hendawi - Associated Press Writer
November 17, 2003
An audiotape purportedly made by Saddam Hussein told Iraqis on Sunday to step up their resistance to the U.S.-led occupation, saying the United States and its allies misjudged the difficulty of occupying Iraq.
Unfortunate few
November 17, 2003
Filmmaker pursues Valley girls, Bollywood
Kevin McDonough
November 17, 2003
When in doubt, make a movie about yourself. That seems to be the lesson of “The AMC Project” (9 p.m., AMC).
Freshman Gordon continues to impress
Kansas football standout making strides as wide receiver, cornerback, return man for Jayhawks
By David Mitchell
November 17, 2003
Some of coach Mark Mangino’s inexperienced, young football players have struggled to make plays consistently for Kansas University. Then there’s Charles Gordon, who matched his own KU freshman record with nine catches for 72 yards Saturday in a 44-21 loss at Oklahoma State.
Woodling whacked by field after 4-2 weekend
J-W Staff Reports
November 17, 2003
Journal-World sports editor Chuck Woodling had another down week in the most recent Wanna Whack Woodling contest.
Stensaas services
November 17, 2003
Iraqi’s death a blow to U.S.
By Trudy Rubin
November 17, 2003
Mohannad al-Kaabi was risking his life to build the kind of Iraqi democracy that President Bush has called for. He was in danger of assassination by Saddam bitter-enders. But, in fact, he was shot dead last week by a U.S. soldier in Baghdad. This disaster must be studied by U.S. planners to make sure nothing like it happens again.
Candidates courting entertainment industry to fill coffers
By Rachel Abramowitz - The Los Angeles Times
November 17, 2003
The rock group The Eagles were in Washington, D.C., last month to play a benefit when an unlikely visitor came knocking at their suite at the Four Seasons hotel: Wesley K. Clark.
Briefly
November 17, 2003
¢ Voice-activated system can’t translate drawls ¢ Police officer, gunman killed in shootout ¢ Steel guitar pioneer Speedy West dies
Helen R. House
November 17, 2003
KU reaches Sweet 16
Jayhawks advance with 2-0 win over Tigers
By Chris Wristen
November 17, 2003
The postgame celebration at the Audrey J. Walton Soccer Complex was turned upside down Sunday. Rather than the Missouri Tigers celebrating an NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament second-round victory on their home pitch, it was Kansas University’s players moshing at midfield in ecstasy after punting archrival Mizzou from postseason play, 2-0.
People
November 17, 2003
¢ Oscar-winner Berry getting over broken arm, broken heart ¢ Tabloid story shoots and misses, soccer player, Spice Girl wife say ¢ ‘Citizen of the world’ Glover accepts humanitarian award ¢ ‘Elf’ is giant among movie-goers
Briefly
November 17, 2003
¢ Kennedy still at loss over brothers’ deaths ¢ Master ties computer in chess showdown ¢ French U.N. employee killed ¢ Shipyard town mourns dead
Lawrence couple to view progress on remote island
By Vonna Keomanyvong
November 17, 2003
As Allan Hanson sorts through photographs that he took nearly 40 years ago, he stops to look at a picture of a boy standing with a goat on top of a ridge on Rapa, a remote island about 750 miles south of Tahiti in the South Pacific.
Snake expert: Keeping reptiles as pets not natural
By Mike Belt
November 17, 2003
You don’t have to buy a snake at a pet store and you don’t have to keep one permanently to enjoy it, a Lawrence herpetologist says.
Former colleagues shocked by attorney’s slaying
By Mike Belt
November 17, 2003
Carmin Ross-Murray left a good impression on those she knew and worked with, her colleagues in the Manhattan area say. That’s why the news that she had been found killed in her rural Douglas County home came as such a shock Sunday when some of those colleagues found out.
Bush backs Medicare overhaul
By Mark Sherman - Associated Press Writer
November 17, 2003
Political battle lines began to form Sunday on a tentative agreement to give older Americans a new prescription drug benefit and overhaul the Medicare program. President Bush gave the legislation his enthusiastic backing.
City leaning on task forces
Commission using more of the panels for counsel
By Joel Mathis
November 17, 2003
City Hall is overflowing with task forces, and Commissioner Boog Highberger thinks he knows what to do about it. “I did suggest to (Mayor) David (Dunfield) that we have a task force on task forces,” Highberger joked last week. “The problem needs to be studied with a wide range of community members.”
Polluted compost yields clues
Herbicide now blamed for previous garden failures
By Dave Ranney
November 17, 2003
Last year, more than 700 people — most of them pickup-driving backyard gardeners — showed up for the city of Lawrence’s second annual compost giveaway, hauling off 4,000 tons of recycled bounty. “It was boon to any gardener,” said Lawrence master gardener Marilyn Hull. “Here was all this free material that otherwise you’d have to pay for, and you could take all you wanted. It was a great deal.”
KU researcher returns from Saudi Arabia
Disability program director brings back new perspectives on Middle Eastern culture
By Terry Rombeck
November 17, 2003
Stephen Schroeder went to Saudi Arabia to help a fledgling research center. He came away with an education in Middle Eastern life. Schroeder retired in October 2001 as director of the Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies at Kansas University. He started in May 2002 as director of the Price Salman Center for Disability Research in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Past presidential adviser impresses with insights
By Mike Belt
November 17, 2003
Ambition and leadership qualities will make or break a United States president, and likewise, the nation, according to a man who has served under four presidents. “Leadership is the X-factor in human affairs,” David Gergen said Sunday night at Kansas University’s Lied Center. “Individual leaders matter.”
On the money
By Chuck Myers - Knight Ridder Newspapers
November 17, 2003
Many of us are often too busy at work to follow the daily trials and tribulations of the stock market. But there still is one way to see if our investment eggs are holding their own — compliments of the World Wide Web.
Al-Qaida takes credit for bombings
Terrorist network tells newspapers it carried out attacks in Turkey
By Frances D'Emilio - Associated Press Writer
November 17, 2003
Two Arabic-language newspapers received separate statements Sunday claiming the al-Qaida terrorist network carried out the car bomb attacks that killed 23 people in two Istanbul synagogues.
California leadership changing today
By Tom Chorneau - Associated Press Writer
November 17, 2003
In stark contrast to his Hollywood image and the usual inauguration festivities, Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger planned to take office today with a quick, low-key ceremony and then get to work.
Iraq’s top missile scientist now thought to be in Iran
By Dafna Linzer - Associated Press Writer
November 17, 2003
The Iraqi scientist who headed Saddam Hussein’s long-range missile program has fled to neighboring Iran, a country identified as a state sponsor of terrorism with a successful missile program and nuclear ambitions, U.S. officers involved in the weapons hunt told The Associated Press.
Lois P. Bryan
November 17, 2003
Vigola services
November 17, 2003
Charlene M. Zumbrun
November 17, 2003
Tightening of laws on seat belt usage urged by group
By Dee-Ann Durbin - Associated Press Writer
November 17, 2003
A private safety group estimates that more than 12,000 people died from 1995 through 2002 because their states lacked laws that allow police to ticket motorists solely for failing to buckle up.
Study says more serious diagnoses may follow skin cancer findings
Research keyed on females, but likely would apply to men, too, author says
By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Medical Writer
November 17, 2003
Women with common, usually nonfatal forms of skin cancer face double the risk of having unrelated cancers, according to a large study, suggesting that the initial diagnosis may be more worrisome than previously thought.
KU gets grant to study federal policies toward people with disabilities
By Terry Rombeck
November 17, 2003
Kansas University researchers have been awarded $3.75 million to study the effects of federal policies on people with disabilities.
Review: Touring ‘Music Man’ brings joy
By Sarah Young - Special to the Journal-World
November 17, 2003
There were fewer than 76 trombones played by the cast of “The Music Man” Saturday night at the Lied Center, but joining the approximately 25 trombones were piccolo, triangle, snare drums, saxophones, bass drum, glockenspiel and one anvil — yes, an anvil — that wrapped up the musical in fine style.
U.S. targets Iraqi insurgents, investigates midair collision
By Louis Meixler - Associated Press Writer
November 17, 2003
U.S. troops flooded a Baghdad neighborhood and fired a missile at an alleged training base in northern Iraq, part of a new offensive against guerrillas.
U.S. Defense Department’s latest update of casualties in Iraq operations
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
As of Friday, Nov. 14, 399 U.S. service members have died since the beginning of military operations in Iraq, according to the Department of Defense. The department did not provide an update Sunday.
Louisiana election stems GOP Deep South sweep
Bayou State elects Democrat as governor
By Melinda Deslatte - Associated Press Writer
November 17, 2003
Newly elected governor Kathleen Blanco, the first woman to hold the job in Louisiana, on Sunday started piecing together a new administration.
Real supporters
November 17, 2003
Chief praised
November 17, 2003
Housing solution
November 17, 2003
It’s open to interpretation
By Linda Campbell - Knight Ridder Newspapers
November 17, 2003
They were just short phrases in a newspaper commentary, but they expressed a view that’s often bandied about in fights over federal judicial nominees, particularly those of President Bush. And they are such fictions.
Bush to encounter protests in England
By William Douglas and Andrea Gerlin - Knight Ridder Newspapers
November 17, 2003
President Bush, a self-confessed cowboy boots and blue jeans kind of guy, said he’s more than prepared to dine with Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family this week at Buckingham Palace.
Palestinian prime minister hopeful about cease-fire
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
Palestinian militants are sending “very positive” signals that they are ready for a cease-fire with Israel, a top aide to the Palestinian prime minister said Sunday, a day before Egypt’s intelligence chief arrives for truce talks.
Student dies from fight injuries
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
The president of Fort Hays State University is urging students to help police investigate a large fight that claimed the life of a student.
Last lap lucky for Labonte
Exploding tire dooms Elliott to defeat at Homestead
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
Following Bill Elliott into the last lap of Sunday’s era-ending Winston Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Bobby Labonte was resigned to a runner-up finish.
Texas wins, KSU loses in Classic
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
Texas coach Jody Conradt had a simple plan for containing Duke All-American Alana Beard.
Sharpe sets record, hints at retirement
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
Shannon Sharpe added another NFL record to his resume Sunday, then hinted at retiring.
Undefeated Dolphins celebrate
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
In keeping with their annual ritual, Nick Buoniconti and former teammate Dick Anderson will share champagne at a Coral Gables country club this week.
Oklahoma extends its run at No. 1
By Josh Dubow - Associated Press Football Writer
November 17, 2003
Oklahoma remained No. 1 in the Associated Press college football Top 25 for the 13th straight poll, the third longest run ever to begin the season.
Oklahoma QB White in no hurry to decide future
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
Jason White is more concerned with how Oklahoma finishes this season than his football future.
Loss to KSU just another blow to NU
The Associated Press
November 17, 2003
The last time Nebraska was beaten so soundly at home, Bill Jennings was the Cornhuskers’ head coach and Frank Solich was a ninth-grader in Cleveland. Indeed, the Huskers’ 38-9 loss to Kansas State was one for the ages.
With treatment over, Rush returning to air
By John Cook and Raoul Mowatt - Chicago Tribune
November 17, 2003
Amid controversy, a criminal investigation and a wellspring of support, conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh is scheduled to return to the air today, 38 days after entering treatment for a self-described addiction to prescription painkillers.
On the record
November 17, 2003
Holiday volunteers needed at many area agencies
J-W Staff Reports
November 17, 2003
The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs needs volunteers for its Santa’s Express holiday event Dec. 4-16. Volunteer positions include drivers for the miniature train, hay wagon drivers, “elves” to serve cookies and cocoa, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Volunteers and visitors will enjoy hay wagon and train rides, decorated historic buildings and costumed historical and holiday characters while getting a hands-on learning experience of life in rural America since the nation’s founding.
Aging agency to train for seniors advocacy
J-W Staff Reports
November 17, 2003
The Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging will play host to an advocacy training session from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at its Topeka offices, 1720 S.W. Topeka Blvd.
Senate probe to look into questionable tax shelters
By Mary Dalrymple -Associated Press Tax Writer
November 17, 2003
One of the largest accounting firms promoted dubious charitable deductions and complicated transactions to generate phony paper losses for clients, say Senate investigators who spent a year unwinding four tax products that KPMG sold to more than 350 individuals in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Dropping steel tariffs is right move
By George Will
November 17, 2003
This is going to be entertaining. All the Democrats seeking to evict George Bush from the White House denounce him for “unilateralism,” meaning insufficient respect for international institutions and obligations. Now some of those Democrats may turn on a dime and demand that he defy an international organization, and disregard clear obligations freely entered into, by ignoring the World Trade Organization.
KU’s loss
November 17, 2003
Ervin doesn’t disappoint in debut
By Andy Samuelson
November 17, 2003
It didn’t take long for Kansas University freshman Lauren Ervin to make an immediate impact for the KU women’s basketball program. Eighteen seconds, to be exact.
Putting on the brakes
Reducing the number of state-owed vehicles will be a popular move with Kansans.
J-W Editorials
November 17, 2003
Regardless of the exact amount that state taxpayers will save, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ decision to sell hundreds of state vehicles is a step in the right direction.
President acknowledges ‘tough week’ in Iraq
Bush vows U.S. won’t leave until job is done
By Mike Allen - The Washington Post
November 17, 2003
President Bush departed Sunday from his practice of not commenting on particular setbacks in Iraq and acknowledged it had been “a tough week.”
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