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Married couples, from left, Don and Janice Conrad, Lawrence; Carl
and Suzie Craig, Lawrence; and Johnson and Nancy Shockley,
Lawrence, attend the Community Blood Center's "Celebration of
Giving." The event was Feb. 12 at the Lawrence Holidome

Jay Menitove, left, executive director and medical director of the
Community Blood Center, left, speaks during the center's
"Celebration of Giving" at the Lawrence Holidome. Alicia Briseno,
administrative director, listened to his presentation on Feb. 12

Betty Miliken, left, attends a birthday party for Dorothy
Rosenthal, right. Rosenthal, Lawrence, celebrated her 100th
birthday on New Year's Day with friends and family. Rosenthal was
born Jan. 2, 1904, in New York City. She moved to Lawrence in 2000

From left, Valerie Kampfer, Karen Couillard and Julie Kingsbury
attend the Kansas City Area Council National Officer dinner for the
American Business Women Assn. Kampfer and Kingsbury are members of
Lawrence's Twilight Chapter

Heather McLeod, left, Lawrence, inspects a quilt as Judy Davis,
Lawrence, looks over her shoulder. They attended a quilt
demonstration and auction Monday during a meeting of the Kaw Valley
Quilt Guild at the Plymouth Congregational Church

Lawrence resident Dorothy Rosenthal, foreground, celebrates her
100th birthday with family and friends. Pictured, from left, are
Brian Klinknett, Jack Klinknett, Jane Live, Rosenthal's daughter,
and Mary Ann Stewart. The party was New Year's Day

Kaye Spitzli, left, of Eudora, shows a wooden quilting lap loop to
quilters at a meeting of the Kaw Valley Quilt Guild

From left are Sienna Durr, 8; Calleigh Durr, 12; Kelly Baker, 12;
and Hannah Elder, 12, all of Baldwin. They attended the annual
Chocolate Auction Feb. 8 at Baldwin High School. The Baldwin
Community Arts Council sponsored the event

Cleo Langley, left, and Gerard Arantowicz, both of Baldwin, look
through a list of items up for auction at the annual Chocolate
Auction at Baldwin High School. The Baldwin Community Arts Council
sponsored the Feb. 8 event

Seabury Academy's Lindsey Ahlen, left, slips past a Heritage
Christian defender. Ahlen scored 16 points in the Seahawks' 26-13
victory Friday night at Seabury

Kansas University men's basketball player Wayne Simien holds
2-year-old Myah Berryman at Junior Jayhawk Night. Myah's brother,
Alec, 7, is a Junior Jayhawk. They are the children of Jason and
Kelley Berryman, Topeka

Bryce Eastman, a sophomore with Andover Central High School's Jazz
Band No

Daryl Messer, far right, received a $1,000 reward for his role in
the identification of a suspect in three Lawrence bank robberies

Miami's Dwyane Wade (3) prepares to pass as Atlanta's Joel
Przybilla defends. The Heat beat the depleted Hawks, 125-92, Friday
in Miami

Iowa State's Jackson Vroman (4) and Curtis Stinson (1) react during
the waning moments of their victory over Kansas University Jan. 31
at Ames, Iowa

A woman casts her vote for the parliamentary elections at a polling
station in Mashhad, Iran. The nation's conservative leaders said
voters turned out in large numbers Friday in a rejection of
reformers' appeals to boycott the election

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Kansas’ Sen. Roberts handling glare of spotlight with honor: By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.; February 21, 2004; Do Kansans, or for that matter, do citizens of the United States realize how fortunate they are to have Pat Roberts chairing the Senate Intelligence Committee? Although a member of the Republican Party, Roberts has been able to oversee the committee’s work and direction at this critical time and in the world spotlight with minimal political partisanship. It is a task few senators would be able to accomplish.
Pack of wild pigs damages farms, attracts hunters: By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; Sportsmen tired of traditional game like pheasants or deer are invading Sumner County to try tracking down something a bit more elusive — a pack of wild pigs.
Popular breadmaker produces its last loaf: After nearly 30 years, Amazing Grains closes; By Richard Brack; February 21, 2004; Another Lawrence institution is calling it quits. After nearly 30 years in business, Amazing Grains Bakery has shut down its ovens, leaving northeast Kansans without the dense, moist loaves that were the bakery’s signature.
Briefly: February 21, 2004; ¢ Bush names FDA chief to oversee Medicare ¢ Scientist being watched for signs of Ebola ¢ Bill to eliminate firing squads sent to governor
Briefly: February 21, 2004; ¢ Freight train carrying Army tanks derails ¢ Three teens charged for throwing rock
Lawrence briefs: February 21, 2004; ¢ Three Hondas reported stolen on KU campus ¢ Hearing set for husband charged with kidnapping ¢ Patriot Act discussion tape available at library ¢ Homeless advocate to speak at KU
Haskell romps, 99-75: J-W Staff Reports; February 21, 2004; Corey Ladson had 23 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals to lead Haskell Indian Nations University to a 99-75 men’s basketball victory Friday night over Oklahoma Wesleyan.
Final state quarter designs favor sunflowers, wheat: The Associated Press; February 21, 2004; Wheat, for sure, along with sunflowers — another obvious choice. And even some buffalo figure prominently in preliminary designs for the official quarter commemorating Kansas, released Thursday by the U.S. Mint. But it will take a lot more than a flip of the coin to determine which of the four alternatives is chosen for the Kansas quarter, due to be released next year along with those recognizing California, Minnesota, Oregon and West Virginia.
People: February 21, 2004; ¢ ‘Save Ed’ campaign too late ¢ Kellerman moving to Fox Sports ¢ Anderson happy being single ¢ Johansson joins Calvin Klein
Firebirds flatten Ravens: By Andy Samuelson; February 21, 2004; Free State High girls basketball coach Bryan Duncan is a notorious nail-biter when he gets nervous. It didn’t take long Friday for the Firebirds to notice as Duncan nibbled away during Free State’s junior varsity game at Olathe Northwest.
Deception: J-W Editorials; February 21, 2004; There may be no limit to the dirty tricks that can be played electronically. “Do you believe me or your lying eyes?” That’s what many an altered computer screen could be asking a lot of us in this “marvelous” age of electronics.
Speaker to focus on Shanghai: KU graduate to talk about survival stories from ‘Ghetto’ experiences; By Jim Baker; February 21, 2004; When people think of the Jewish ghettos of World War II, the names of Polish cities such as Warsaw, Krakow and Lublin likely come to mind. Not Shanghai.
Parents typically rewarded after teen years: James Dobson; February 21, 2004; Are there times when good, loving parents don’t like their own kids very much?
Religion briefs: February 21, 2004
‘Idol’ reject charms Web fans: By Michelle Locke - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; The “American Idol” judges said William Hung bombed with his gotta-see-it-to-believe-it rendition of Ricky Martin’s “She Bangs.”
Nader expected to announce run for presidency as an independent: By Sam Hananel - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; Ralph Nader, the candidate many Democrats blame for Al Gore’s loss in 2000, will announce on Sunday whether he will make another bid for the White House, with all signs pointing to the consumer advocate joining the race as an independent.
Society calendar: February 21, 2004
Engagements: February 21, 2004
Friends and neighbors: February 21, 2004
Santa Fe Trail turns back Kaws, 58-40: J-W Staff Reports; February 21, 2004; Balanced scoring helped Santa Fe Trail’s girls basketball team down Perry-Lecompton, 58-40, Friday night.
Free State in contention for state title: Brunfeldt shatters record in 500-yard freestyle preliminaries in 4:35.34; By Ryan Wood; February 21, 2004; Alex Brunfeldt looked long and hard at the scoreboard in the corner of the natatorium after his 500-yard freestyle race Friday. He didn’t pump his fist. He didn’t even smile.
Briefly: February 21, 2004; ¢ Families attend services on anniversary of fire ¢ Filipino conjoined twins survive third operation ¢ Heinz recalls pesto that includes unlisted nuts
Briefly: February 21, 2004; ¢ Ex-prosecutor named new human rights chief ¢ Public outraged at video of soldiers shooting dog ¢ Archaeologists find 2,500-year-old jewelry ¢ Police official charged with ordering threats
Sebelius musters tax plan support: By Scott Rothschild; February 21, 2004; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and public school advocates Friday geared up for a showdown vote next week in the Senate on Sebelius’ plan to increase taxes for schools. Sebelius, a Democrat, turned up the pressure, meeting with senators one-on-one, contacting businesses and hundreds of Kansans statewide and calling on Republicans to provide an alternative if they shoot her plan down.
Briefly: February 21, 2004; ¢ Israel to begin removing section of West Bank barrier ¢ U.N. agency: Libya converted small amount of plutonium ¢ U.S. freezes bank accounts of large Saudi charity ¢ Japan raises security alert against possible terrorism
Faith forum: February 21, 2004; Is there a divine spark in everyone?
Weddings: February 21, 2004
Around and about: February 21, 2004
NASA finally determines how shuttle was doomed: By Marcia Dunn - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; A full year after the Columbia tragedy, NASA has finally determined how and why the large piece of foam insulation that doomed the spacecraft broke off from the fuel tank at liftoff.
Cabral named Buffs’ interim coach: By Dan D'Ambrosio - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; Colorado named assistant Brian Cabral the interim head coach of its beleaguered football program Friday pending an investigation into a recruiting scandal that includes allegations of player rape.
New job brings Doherty back home: Former Kansas assistant coach working game today as television analyst; By Gary Bedore; February 21, 2004; Matt Doherty has learned that life as a TV analyst is a lot less stressful than life as a major-college basketball coach.
Bush bypasses Senate to install judge: By Jeffrey McMurray - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; Bypassing angry Senate Democrats, President Bush installed Alabama Atty. Gen. William Pryor as a U.S. appeals court judge on Friday in his second “recess appointment” of a controversial nominee in five weeks. Pryor’s federal appointment has been vigorously opposed by Democratic senators who have objected to his past comments and writings on abortion and homosexuality.
A rewarding day’s work: February 21, 2004
Horning in: February 21, 2004
Oskaloosa steps up on Senior Night: J-W Staff Reports; February 21, 2004; Osklaloosa’s six seniors wouldn’t be denied on Senior Night, helping the Bears to a 52-44 victory over Highland Friday night.
Florida revival keeps on going: By Bill Kaczor - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; The nation’s longest-running Pentecostal revival — which attracted throngs of crying, singing and shaking believers at its height — is rumbling on these days, but at a slower pace than it once did and now without the preacher who had led it since the beginning.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; February 21, 2004
Lions outlast Lancers: By Chris Wristen - Journal-World Sports Writer; February 21, 2004; None of the Lawrence High girls basketball players knew why Shawnee Mission East’s fans threw change at the Lions late in the game Friday night. Maybe the Lancer faithful were chipping in for the Lions to buy a pizza after their 72-63, double-overtime victory at the East gym.
Heat hammer helpless Hawks: With only eight players, Atlanta can’t compete; The Associated Press; February 21, 2004; Atlanta Hawks coach Terry Stotts couldn’t have asked for more from his eight players.
Foreigners flee Haiti uprising: Diplomats present Aristide with plan for governing council; By Mark Stevenson - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; Scores of foreigners, including missionaries and aid workers, streamed out of Haiti on Friday to escape a two-week rebellion that has overwhelmed the impoverished country’s north. Many police deserted their posts, and rebels threatened new attacks.
Grant to create early-childhood library: $59,000 gift will give preschoolers access to diverse book collection; By Terry Rombeck; February 21, 2004; Stacey Van Houten knows what preschoolers look for in a book. “Dinosaurs,” said Van Houten, a paraprofessional with Lawrence’s early-childhood development program. “Four- and 5-year-olds are fascinated by dinosaurs. If I could have 50 more dinosaur books, they’d be very, very happy.”
Confederate flags may make return to Missouri sites: Legislation would give state park board control over changes to historical markers; The Associated Press; February 21, 2004; The Confederate flag would be raised again at two historical sites in Missouri under bills pending in the state Legislature.
Customers continue to file complaints about dating service: The Associated Press; February 21, 2004; New complaints are coming in every day about a dating service accused of taking advantage of customers, according to the Kansas attorney general’s office.
City squads seeking tickets to state meet: Lions, Firebirds head to Leavenworth today for Class 6A regional; By Ryan Wood; February 21, 2004; No need to make any specific goal. Why limit yourself that way?
KU softball stretches win streak to seven: J-W Staff Reports; February 21, 2004; Kansas University’s softball team extended its winning streak to seven when it went 2-0 Friday in the Softball By The Beach Invitational. The Jayhawks (9-4) defeated UC Riverside, 5-4 in eight innings, and Central Florida, 3-2.
Veritas victorious, 42-34: J-W Staff Reports; February 21, 2004; Veritas Christian School held Flint Hills to 11 points in the second half en route to a 42-34 high school boys basketball victory Friday night at Haskell’s Tecumseh Gym.
Royals set to open camp amid optimism: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; February 21, 2004; Not since George Brett, Hal McRae and Amos Otis were in their heyday has Kansas City wielded a batting order as potentially potent as Carlos Beltran, Mike Sweeney and Juan Gonzalez.
Hernandez, Carrasco among 13 to sign with Kansas City: The Associated Press; February 21, 2004; The Kansas City Royals announced Friday they had signed 13 players, including right-handers Runelvys Hernandez, who drew the club’s opening-day assignment last year, and D.J. Carrasco, who went 6-5 with two saves and a 4.82 earned-run average as a rookie.
Audit: Atlanta underreported crimes to help land Olympics: By Mark Niesse - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; Atlanta underreported crimes for years to help land the 1996 Olympics and pump up tourism, according to an audit commissioned by police and released Friday.
KU athletic director enjoys first months of ‘chaos’ in job: Perkins cites needs for improvements to Jayhawk facilities, recruiting; By Beth Lawton; February 21, 2004; Kansas University athletic director Lew Perkins said Friday that his first seven months on the job had been filled with creating “productive chaos.”
Ex-N.Y. Times editor to speak at seminar: February 21, 2004; A former managing editor of The New York Times will headline this year’s Media and the Law Seminar.
KU-ISU notes: February 21, 2004
Mother endures 2 losses in court: Sentencing disparity in separate cases raises questions about justice; By Eric Weslander; February 21, 2004; At one point, all Mary Sanders could do Friday was break down in front of a judge and cry. Minutes after seeing a two-year sentence handed down to a man connected with the slaying of her 21-year-old son nearly a year ago, she walked down the hallway to another courtroom. There, she saw her older son receive a sentence that was more than four times longer for a drug offense: third-time sale of cocaine.
Now at home, soldier’s thoughts are still in Iraq: Lawrence resident returns after year of active duty; By Lindsay Hanson; February 21, 2004; Still wearing a military crew cut but back in civilian clothes, a Lawrence soldier said Friday he couldn’t help feeling a bit guilty about coming home from Iraq. “There are people who are still gone and you’re not,” said Army National Guard 1st Lt. Scott Jackson, who served with a transportation company that ran convoys and carried ammunition in and around Baghdad. “It’s almost as if you didn’t finish the job.”
FCC leader wants study of effects of indecent TV: By Chad Lawhorn; February 21, 2004; When Justin Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson’s breast to a national television audience on Super Bowl Sunday, Federal Communications Chairman Michael Powell knew he had his work cut out for him. “I sat there with my kids on my left and on my right and I couldn’t believe I saw what I saw,” Powell told an audience Friday at the Dole Institute of Politics. “Then we started debating what I saw, and all I knew at that moment was that I had a long day ahead of me tomorrow.
Court takes ‘dirty bomb’ case as part of anti-terror review: By Gina Holland - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether U.S. citizens arrested in America as “enemy combatants” may be held indefinitely without access to lawyers or courts, setting the stage for a major ruling on presidential powers versus civil liberties. The justices had already agreed to consider the government’s detentions of terror suspects — American and foreign — caught overseas and held incommunicado.
ISU trying to end road woes: Cyclones have lost 22 straight league games away from Hilton Coliseum; By Gary Bedore; February 21, 2004; The law of averages is starting to favor Iowa State’s men’s basketball team in enemy gyms. “They will win on the road eventually. It’s going to happen this year, probably. We just can’t let it happen in Lawrence,” Kansas coach Bill Self said of the Cyclones (14-8, 5-6 Big 12 Conference), who take a 22-game conference road losing streak into today’s battle against the Jayhawks (16-6, 8-3).
Mayer: Kansas overlooked All-Americans: By Bill Mayer; February 21, 2004; Kansas University basketball is blessed to have Bernie Morgan as a dedicated supporter, always eager to project and enrich the illustrious history of the program. Bernie, of Prairie Village, and older brother Gene, now retired in Lawrence, have worked long and tirelessly for KU in countless categories.
KU, A&M trying to stop skids: J-W Staff Reports; February 21, 2004; A season-worst five-game losing streak may be bringing down the Kansas University women’s basketball team, but you won’t hear such comments from the Jayhawks. “You have to remain positive, man,” said KU’s Tamara Ransburg, who has led the Jayhawks in scoring the past two games since she requested to come off the bench.
On the record: February 21, 2004
NBA briefs: February 21, 2004; ¢ Carter placed on injured list ¢ Lewis’ widow bid to reopen suit nixed ¢ Nuggets claim Doleac on waivers ¢ Memphis’ Miller on IL
Seabury girls win first: By Steve Schmidt; February 21, 2004; Take the monkey off of the back of Seabury girls basketball coach Eric Nelson.
People and places: February 21, 2004
Lives at stake: February 21, 2004
Spiritual union: February 21, 2004
City’s agenda: February 21, 2004
Defining marriage: February 21, 2004
News takes fun out of food: By Lenore Skenazy - New York Daily News; February 21, 2004; I’m standing in my grocery’s meat department, paralyzed with indecision. Lay me on the floor, I could pass for a downer cow. I should be shopping for dinner, but I can’t, because I just don’t know what’s safe anymore.
‘On the right path’: Veritas Christian School to build new campus; By Jim Baker; February 21, 2004; Marty Miller doesn’t have a doubt about who was really behind a major gift that Lawrence’s Veritas Christian School received last month. It had to be God.
Anniversaries: February 21, 2004
Club news: February 21, 2004
FCE and 4-H news: February 21, 2004
4-H news: February 21, 2004
Military news: February 21, 2004
Scouting news: February 21, 2004
Daily ticker: February 21, 2004
Boeing slows tanker work, cuts more jobs: Wichita plant to lose 100 contract employees; The Associated Press; February 21, 2004; Boeing Co. said Friday it was reducing efforts to convert its 767 planes for use as Air Force refueling tankers as a result of government reviews into the controversial program — a move that would result in as many as 150 job cuts at its plants in Wichita and Seattle. CEO Harry Stonecipher said 600 Boeing employees at those locations would be shifted to other work as the company slows development on a delayed Air Force project that has been costing it about $1 million a day.
Powell touts Internet capabilities: FCC chair says rural, high-speed access will boost economy; By Chad Lawhorn; February 21, 2004; Michael Powell doesn’t know when the most remote farmhouse in Kansas will enter the high-speed world of the Internet, but he has no doubts that day will come. Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said broadband — a term for methods that allow high-speed, high-volume Internet usage — was a “revolution” and “the great movement of our day.”
Prosecution witness wavers at Martha Stewart trial: Judge to rule Monday on securities fraud charge; The Associated Press; February 21, 2004; The government rested its case against Martha Stewart and her stockbroker Friday, after a critical prosecution witness wavered slightly about testimony that had damaged the homemaking mogul. On Thursday, Mariana Pasternak testified Stewart told her shortly after selling her ImClone Systems stock that she had known ImClone founder Sam Waksal was trying to dump his shares. Pasternak also testified that Stewart told her in a separate conversation: “Isn’t it nice to have brokers who tell you those things?”
Fed chairman warns against ‘protectionist cures’: The Associated Press; February 21, 2004; Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, venturing into the politically charged debate over shipping U.S. jobs overseas, warned on Friday against resorting to “protectionist cures” to deal with job losses.
Briefcase: February 21, 2004; ¢ Fuel, natural gas prices create jump in inflation ¢ Vodafone unlikely to seek other takeover targets ¢ Microsoft to fight antitrust allegations
N.M. marries 26 couples before weddings halted: The Associated Press; February 21, 2004; Dozens of gay and lesbian couples arrived in this rural town Friday to get married after a county clerk announced she would grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples, but the offer was soon revoked.
Judge won’t stop gay marriages: By Lisa Leff - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; Gay and lesbian couples won another reprieve Friday when a judge declined to immediately stop San Francisco from granting them marriage licenses, saying conservative groups failed to prove the weddings would cause irreparable harm.
Bill seeks investigation of inmate deaths: By Bill Draper - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; State investigations of inmate deaths would help remove the possibility of cover-ups by institutions where a prisoner has died or been killed, supporters told a Senate committee Friday. Under a bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation would be required to investigate all deaths that occur inside prisons or local jails. The KBI’s findings would be considered public information.
Panel approves secrecy for anti-terror measures: By Scott Rothschild; February 21, 2004; A legislative committee Friday recommended approval of bills to withhold information from the public about security measures taken by governmental agencies.
Weir climbs at Riviera: Defending champ tied at top; Daly 2 back; February 21, 2004; Mike Weir’s victory last year at Riviera was no fluke.
Governor not interested in VP slot: The Associated Press; February 21, 2004; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said Friday there was too much work to do in Topeka for her to be thinking about joining the Democratic ticket as the vice presidential nominee.
Donald R. Hummels: February 21, 2004
Iran’s Islamic rulers claim decisive victory: Reformists had pushed for a boycott of elections after candidates blocked; By Brian Murphy - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; Iran’s Islamic rulers claimed Saturday that voters handed a decisive blow to reformers by turning out in large numbers and rejecting their appeals to boycott parliament elections. Official turnout figures were not immediately available after Friday’s overtime balloting that is expected to return the 290-seat parliament to hard-line control.
Honor roll: February 21, 2004; Baldwin High School has announced its honor roll for the second quarter.
Fund-raiser has Mardi Gras theme: J-W Staff Reports; February 21, 2004; Blues maven Kelley Hunt and drag-glam band Vibralux will entertain this evening at Douglas County AIDS Project’s Mardi Gras Dance. Proceeds from the event help fight AIDS in Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson counties.
Ruth E. Craig Offutt: February 21, 2004
Sex abuse study challenges church theories: By Rachel Zoll - Associated Press Writer; February 21, 2004; Next week’s release of a nationwide survey on sex abuse among Roman Catholic clergy seems almost guaranteed to hand the church more bad news.
Task force urged to set stiff wind farm regulations: By Scott Rothschild; February 21, 2004; Giant wind turbines may attract tourists in the flatlands of southwestern Kansas but would destroy the beauty of the Flint Hills, a landscape architect told a state wind energy task force Friday. Lorn Clement, who teaches landscape architecture at Kansas State University, said the wind towers and turbines would mar the vistas, in addition to the effort it would take to put them there.
Say goodbye to ‘Sex’ on Sunday nights: Kevin McDonough; February 21, 2004; “Sex and the City” (8 p.m. Sunday, HBO) airs its final episode tonight.
NASCAR Dads have new priorities: Ellen Goodman; February 21, 2004; Well now, that was the most dashing photo op since the president donned his flight jacket and landed on the USS Lincoln to declare mission accomplished. On Sunday, George W. took public transportation down to Daytona and buzzed the 180,000 fans in the stadium and 35 million viewers on television.
Briefly: February 21, 2004; ¢ Gamboa’s assailant fails drug test ¢ Mussina likely to start for Yankees in opener ¢ Angels sign reliever to one-year contract ¢ Cardinals, Pujols finalize $100 million deal

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