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Births

Adam and Melissa Nichols, Baldwin, a girl.

Couples

Anniversary: McCartney
Engagement: Silvers
Engagement: Smith
Engagement: Anderson
Engagement: Zaman
Engagement: Chapman
Engagement: Flanner
Engagement: Kelly
Anniversary: Nitcher
Anniversary: Schick
Anniversary: Taylor

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6Sports video: Firebirds take third in distance medley relay: April 23, 2005; The Free State High's boy's distance medley relay team took third place at the Kansas Relays on Friday. Shawnee Mission Northwest won the event.
6Sports video: Firebirds walk over Red Devils: April 23, 2005; The Firebirds beat St. Louis Chaminade, 17-0, Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Ramada Inn switches to Econo Lodge: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; A Lawrence hotel is checking out of its Ramada Inn franchise.
First-time candidates win seats on school board: By Dave Ranney; April 23, 2005; First-time candidates John Mitchell and Craig Grant each won seats on the Lawrence school board April 5. One-term incumbent Linda Robinson was re-elected.
Commentary: Ag enterprises starting to emerge in Douglas County: Trudy Rice - Guest columnist; April 23, 2005; Is agriculture important to you?
Hospital launches Breast Center: Facility to be centralized location to coordinate tests, treatment; By Chad Lawhorn; April 23, 2005; Gene Meyer, president and chief executive of Lawrence Memorial Hospital, knows it can be a hassle for patients to wind their way through the health care maze that exists at many hospitals.
Farmers market in Eudora to return: April 23, 2005; After launching a farmers market in October last year, Eudora business owner and pastor Rob Lang has organized a farmers market to run in Eudora May through November.
Farmers optimistic about crops: By Jay Senter; April 23, 2005; Todd Howard is optimistic about his crops this season, but he knows that asking for another year like 2004 would be pushing it.
Catering businesses finding niche in city: By Janette Crawford - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; When Liz Karr opened Liz Karr Catering 11 years ago, she was one of two independent caterers in Lawrence.
Sixth Street expansion to cost $12 million: By Gary Meenaghan - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; The expansion project widening Sixth Street between Folks Road and the South Lawrence Trafficway that has been under way for more than six months will cost approximately $12 million.
Water projects affect traffic: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Two major water-line replacement projects will affect traffic through August.
Habitats abundant for wildlife: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; To improve land for fish and wildlife, food, water, cover and space needs of the wildlife desired throughout the year should be priorities. Then begin to establish plants, water sources and other practices that fit those needs.
Meat business focuses on lean product: By Jim Baker; April 23, 2005; Dan and Amy Saunders, owners of Amy’s Meats, have a motto: “Eat healthy and trust the people you buy from.”
Fliers to help drivers navigate roundabouts: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Lawrence motorists confused about how to drive through the city’s traffic roundabouts may have found some guidance with their March water bills.
Ridership for city’s transit system increases: By Sam Amburgey - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; More passengers jumped aboard the Lawrence Transit System in 2004.
Nobel Prize winner returning to KU campus: April 23, 2005; Vernon Smith, the Kansas University alumnus who won the 2002 Nobel Prize for economics, will return to campus this month for a lecture.
Sewage-treatment plant planned: By Janette Crawford - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; If Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission predictions are correct, Lawrence could see a population growth of as many as 20,000 residents in the next 20 years on the southern edge of the city.
Applications available for fund: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; United Way of Douglas County is accepting applications from groups interested in tapping the newly created Community Impact Fund.
Safety fuels plans to widen U.S. 59: By Alicia Henrikson; April 23, 2005; Getting from here to there may be faster in the future with the widening of U.S. 59 Highway, but safety is the key reason for the project.
Chamber of Commerce award: Leadership Lawrence Distinguished Alumni: Chancellors Club director puts common good ahead of self-interest; By Steve Rottinghaus; April 23, 2005; Judy Wright quickly immersed herself in various projects and causes when she arrived in Lawrence 25 years ago.
Chamber of Commerce award: Don Volker Leadership: Community involvement runs deep for ‘Red Dog’; By Steve Rottinghaus; April 23, 2005; When Don “Red Dog” Gardner commits to a community project, he gives it his all and keeps on giving.
Students served slice of farming: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Fourth-graders in Douglas County receive a glimpse of farm life at the annual “Slice of Agriculture.”
Chamber of Commerce award: Buford M. Watson Jr. Public Service: Fire chief devoted to city; By Steve Rottinghaus; April 23, 2005; Being selected for a Lawrence Chamber of Commerce award named for former City Manager Buford M. Watson Jr. means a lot to Jim McSwain.
Businessman looks to expand to south Iowa site pursuing crowning achievement: By Jim Baker; April 23, 2005; Call it Miles Schnaer’s crowning achievement.
Chamber of Commerce award: Wally Galluzzi Volunteer of the Year: Helping others lifelong habit for banker; By Steve Rottinghaus; April 23, 2005; Volunteering has been ingrained in Ryan Wedel’s psyche since childhood.
Cafeteria more accommodating to students: By Jesse Newell - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Kansas University student Frances Boyer still remembers the crowded room, the long lines and limited choices last year at Wescoe Terrace.
Chamber, United Way to honor businesses: Raven Bookstore, Intrust Bank, U.S. Bank, Amarr to be recognized; J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; The United Way of Douglas County and Lawrence Chamber of Commerce on Friday will recognize four companies that are giving back to their communities.
Excellence by Design campaign allows officials to be proactive: By Terry Rombeck; April 23, 2005; Officials with the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce say they’re seeing results from a major campaign to beef up the city’s economic development efforts.
City commissioners: April 23, 2005; Lawrence's city commissioners.
Graduation banquet set for May 21: April 23, 2005; The 29th annual graduation banquet sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Kansas University has been scheduled for 6 p.m. May 21 in the Kansas Union Ballroom.
Hallmark finds growth in Shoebox: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Hallmark Cards Inc. said in February that its net revenues climbed 2 percent last year, helped by a freshened-up line of humorous greetings cards produced in Lawrence.
Counseling practice opens at wellness center: April 23, 2005; Helen Roads has opened a counseling practice, Spiritsong, at Harmony Wellness Center, 841 N.H.
City considers expanding after-school programs: By Chad Lawhorn; April 23, 2005; New city parks are nice for children, but after-school programs may be a more dire need for Lawrence youths, city commissioners said the last week of March when they began to tackle 2006 budget issues.
Officials break ground for fire station: By Alicia Henrikson; April 23, 2005; Beds, office space and a community room will all be part of a new fire station.
Bert Nash receives $100,000 grant: April 23, 2005; Officials with the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center announced in March that the organization has received a $100,000 federal grant to provide rental assistance to individuals with mental illness.
Chamber official completes program: April 23, 2005; Alicia Janesko, director of economic development for the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, recently completed the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute’s sessions in Phoenix.
Road project approved: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; The Hesper community could start losing gravel roads and gaining paved ones this summer.
Pearson launches new call center: By Mark Fagan; April 23, 2005; A $4.9 million contract to take incoming calls on behalf of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission could be a sign of more to come for a sprawling call center operation at the East Hills Business Park.
Commentary: Community offers encouragement to business owners: Shirley Martin-Smith - Guest columnist; April 23, 2005; There are so many reasons to love Lawrence. The ambience, the people who live here, the college students who keep us thinking in young and futuristic ways, the schools, the arts, and our downtown are among the reasons people love Lawrence. The list could go on and on.
Food markets focusing more on health: By Sam Amburgey - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Healthy food is becoming more important to consumers than convenient food, according to food magazine surveys.
Company signs 10-year lease: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Pearson Government Solutions announced in late March that it had signed a 10-year lease to remain at its leased campus in the East Hills Business Park, where it has grown into the Lawrence’s largest private-sector employer after arriving in town a decade ago.
Hobby evolves into profession for business owner: By Eric Weslander; April 23, 2005; Wayne Hauschild is one flashy businessman.
Kmart workers in Lawrence optimistic: By Mark Fagan; April 23, 2005; When shareholders approved Kmart’s $12.3 billion purchase of Sears in March, Jeannine Wyatt was huddling with small groups of employees at Kmart’s sprawling distribution center north of the Kansas Turnpike.
Christian store opens downtown: April 23, 2005; Lori Devins says she’s doing God’s work by opening a new business in downtown Lawrence.
Tenants to Homeowners director leaves for position in Oregon: By Chad Lawhorn; April 23, 2005; Alan Bowes is asking community members to think about the issue that has been on his mind the past 10 years as executive director of Lawrence's Tenants to Homeowners.
Downtown lofts cost $250,000: By Kelsie Smith; April 23, 2005; Lawrence is a town where the hipsters flock and trends start.
Request to build quarry pulled: By Alicia Henrikson; April 23, 2005; Officials with N.R. Hamm Quarry Inc. 10 days ago pulled their controversial request to put a quarry in near the town.
Water office to request study for river: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Concerns about changes in the Kansas River are driving a study of the 170-mile river, known as the Kaw, which is one of the state’s major natural resources.
City Hall needs one stop for owners, task force says: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Business owners wanting to expand or move to Lawrence could soon have a one-stop team of city staff members to answer their questions.
Sidewalk dining moratorium OK’d: Suspension to last no longer than 45 days; J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; City commissioners agreed to place a temporary moratorium on new sidewalk seating areas in downtown while regulations are developed, but they told staff members not to dally on the work.
Southeast Lawrence in transition: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Southeast Lawrence is in transition.
Incomes, spending show solid gains: April 23, 2005; Americans’ incomes, bolstered by strong gains in hiring, rose by 0.3 percent in February while consumer spending climbed at an even faster pace of 0.5 percent, the government reported in late March.
Lawrence rankings: April 23, 2005; Forbes magazine ranked Lawrence as the 6th-best smaller metro area to launch a business or a career in 2004.
City leaders studying payoffs of growth: By Richard Gintowt; April 23, 2005; When it comes to growth, Lawrence city commissioners want to know what’s the bottom line.
Former intern takes over as museum curator: By Alicia Henrikson; April 23, 2005; Kerry Lippincott, 25, didn’t imagine she would end up in Kansas while growing up in Gorham, N.Y.
Online travel site honors Free State: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Free State Brewery, the first legal brewery in Kansas since Prohibition, is listed among 10 “Local Secrets, Big Finds” in Kansas uncovered by Travelocity, the online travel site that booked $4.9 billion of travel last year.
Establishments offer variety of coffees: By Sam Amburgey - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Kansas University freshman Rebecca Duvall sits in the back room of Java Break sipping a coffee and looking at a textbook.
Clay workshop to feature drawing, painting: April 23, 2005; Bracker’s Good Earth Clays Inc. will offer “Drawing And Painting On Clay with David Gamble,” a two-day participation workshop today and Saturday
Quilts to be on display at Watkins museum: April 23, 2005; An exhibition, “Flitterin’ Beauties: Butterfly Quilts from the Rose Collection,” will be on display through June 11 at the Rice Gallery at Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass.
County adds emergency 911 service: By Alicia Henrikson; April 23, 2005; People who use cell phones to call in emergencies from remote corners of Douglas County needn’t fear: Police and ambulance crews will be able to find them, even if they’re lost.
Bicyclists needed for fund-raiser: April 23, 2005; A nonprofit organization that provides free counseling for depression needs volunteers to ride bikes to raise money.
Education is key to preserve lake, commissioner says: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Education is key to extending and protecting the life of a local water source, local officials said.
British bands gains attention downtown: By Gary Meenaghan - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Since the British Invasion in the 1960s, America has kept a watchful eye for more musicians crossing the Atlantic.
Plans rolling along for hike, bike trail: By Chad Lawhorn; April 23, 2005; Eric Struckhoff lives just one mile from his job at Kansas University, but he wishes he lived 20 miles. It would be a good excuse to ride his bicycle more every day.
Commentary: Radical past, present define city’s innovation: Kevin Willmott and Berrigan Willmott - Guest columnists; April 23, 2005; Independent filmmaking is founded upon communities, sacrifice, leaders and conviction.
Commentary: Lawrence known for being richly textured place: By The Rev. Peter Luckey - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Our family has lived in Lawrence for 10 years. In many ways (when people say, “Oh, you live in the Skye House”) I still feel like a newcomer. Yet, I have been here long enough that Lawrence continues to surprise me, as if, in the spirit of T.S. Eliot, I am seeing this place for the first time.
KU raises $8,800 for tsunami relief: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Kansas University contributed $8,800 to tsunami relief efforts in Asia, the university announced April 6.
Fund raising for point passes halfway mark: By Terry Rombeck; April 23, 2005; Fund raising for a plaza to commemorate the city’'s 150th birthday is more than halfway complete.
Organizers prepare for 2005 Relay for Life: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; The first time Dianne Nelson went to a Relay for Life was after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002.
Financial problems threaten longtime Lawrence agency: By Chad Lawhorn; April 23, 2005; Susan Rickman fears that Lawrence’s oldest social service agency is beginning to die a slow death.
Commentary: Sports corporation tries to attract large events: Bob Sanner - Guest columnist; April 23, 2005; Many individuals collaborate to promote Lawrence as a sports destination, and the sports community benefits from the dedication of these enthusiastic allies. The Lawrence Sports Corporation, a nonprofit subsidiary of the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau, has recently landed some prominent national events that will complement the city’s solid foundation of core sports activities.
Korean War Memorial completed at KU: By Terry Rombeck; April 23, 2005; The finishing touch — a 7-foot sculpture called “Korean Cranes Rising” — was installed April 1 along Memorial Drive.
Upscale restaurant to move downtown: By Jim Baker; April 23, 2005; Lawrence residents who bemoaned the demise of PrairieFire: An American Bistro in 2001 and The BleuJacket in 2002 won’t have to wait much longer for the return of fine-dining to downtown.
What harm?: April 23, 2005
Secular left shows intolerance: Cal Thomas - Tribune Media Services; April 23, 2005; Democrats, who have been taking a crash course in the language of religion in hopes of winning some “values voters” away from Republicans in time for the next election, are agitated about a telecast scheduled for Sunday.
Ethics issue: Local voters will be following with interest state efforts to obtain information about who financed an effort to influence the Lawrence City Commission election.; J-W Editorials; April 23, 2005; Perhaps a decision by the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission will help local residents get the information they deserve concerning a postcard mailing aimed at influencing this month's Lawrence City Commission election.
Nothing new: April 23, 2005
Chance given: April 23, 2005
Minority rights: April 23, 2005
Meth law may create problems, officials say: Changes could boost drug pipeline; The Associated Press; April 23, 2005; A new Kansas law making it harder for methamphetamine makers to get key ingredients for the drug could pose a whole new set of problems for law enforcement, investigators in Reno County said.
Local briefs: April 23, 2005; • Herpetological group plans spring field trip • Mother hopes to raise awareness of tumors • City offers free T rides for Earth Day, relays • Scouts to collect food for pantries today
Kansan finds friends, fellowship at Congressional Club: Vicki Tiahrt mixes fun, tradition as president of group for lawmakers’ spouses; By Sam Hananel - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; If the nation's capital is a long way from home for most members of Congress, it can feel even more distant for their spouses.
Briefly - Nation: April 23, 2005; • Hunter's license revoked after fatal shooting • Pacific Northwest drought hits growers • Chilling process may improve treatments • Former ferry director pleads guilty in crash • Serial killer mentally able to forgo appeals • Former priest sentenced for child molestation • Court upholds sniper's death sentence • Governor signs strict voter identification law • NASA defends testing, prelaunch safety • Spinal implants dispute settled for $1.35 billion
Earth issues not tops for most Americans: By Terence Chea - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; As the world marked the 35th anniversary of Earth Day on Friday, environmentalists were still debating the future of a movement that seems to be losing the battle for public opinion.
Prepay to pump: Thefts drive changes at gas stations; By Mark Fagan; April 23, 2005; Ali Ezzeddine used to have one person steal his gasoline every three or four months. Now it's three or four a week.
Nasdaq to buy Instinet: Stock-trading competition expected to benefit investors; By Ben White - The Washington Post; April 23, 2005; The brewing stock exchange war heated up Friday as the Nasdaq Stock Market announced that it would buy Instinet Group Inc.'s electronic trading network for $934.5 million.
FDA: Sponges worthy for U.S. market: By Linda Johnson - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; The Today Sponge contraceptive is returning to the market after a decade as federal regulators Friday deemed it “spongeworthy” again.
Yellow Roadway CEO defends merger: By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; The head of Yellow Roadway Corp. said his transportation company could improve shareholder value by acquiring trucking company USF Corp., which reported dismal quarterly numbers earlier in the day.
Stocks fall on weak earnings: Rising oil prices, retail reports renew investors’ worries; By Michael Martinez - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; A fresh wave of worries pushed stocks lower Friday as investors dealt with disappointing earnings in the consumer sector, rising oil prices and the possibility of a nuclear weapon test by North Korea. Stocks finished the week higher, however, on the previous session's strong rally.
Commodities: April 23, 2005
Parents fear, cherish terrible twos: James Dobson - Focus on the Family; April 23, 2005; My baby is only a year old, and she is a joy to my husband and me. But your description of toddlerhood is kind of scary. It's just around the corner. Are the “terrible twos” really so terrible?
Christian cheerleaders take out ‘gross stuff’: By Kristen Wyatt - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; Bare midriffs. Short skirts. Bump-and-grind routines. Cheerleading has strayed from the 2-4-6-8 rhymes of yesteryear, and that can leave parochial school cheerleading squads wondering how to craft routines that fit their values without looking downright retro.
Myanmar Buddhists usher in New Year with ceremonies: The Associated Press; April 23, 2005; After four days of unrestrained merrymaking, Myanmar ushered in the traditional New Year Sunday with hundreds of thousands of devout Buddhists across the country thronging pagodas to pray for a better future.
Seder offers Jewish diversity: By Verena Dobnik - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; When Joshua Nelson sings the gospel music of his black ancestors, he commands attention. It's not just because of his fire-and-brimstone voice, the comparisons with the late Mahalia Jackson, or even his discovery by Oprah Winfrey, whom he counts as a friend.
Arts Note: April 23, 2005; • Auditions planned for youth program
Hasidic reggae star more than just a novelty act: By Nekesa Mumbi Moody - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; In the insular, Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Crown Heights in Brooklyn, members of the Hasidic religious group rarely mingle with outsiders.
Cheap decor makes ‘Cents’: Kevin McDonough; April 23, 2005; As makeover shows become big-budget fantasies and extreme variations on the “Queen for a Day” theme, it's nice to see some people still work within a budget.
Company displays breadth at spring concerts: By Sarah Young - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; The University Dance Company showcased its extraordinary season of work Thursday and Friday nights at the Lied Center in a program that ranged from baroque to jazz, grief to flirtatious infatuation.
Best Bets: April 23, 2005
4-H News: April 23, 2005
Club News: April 23, 2005
People and Places: April 23, 2005
Signaling ‘I’m sorry’: By Spencer Rumsey - Newsday; April 23, 2005; What do you do when you're the one who cut off that SUV you didn't see in your blind spot? How do you say you're sorry, especially when you're going 65 mph on the parkway?
Around and about: April 23, 2005
Kiowa County sheriff files lawsuit: The Associated Press; April 23, 2005; Kiowa County's sheriff has filed a lawsuit against the county election officer and the state over a statute that led local election officials to put him on paid leave.
Expanded Postal Service operation brings 1,100 new jobs to Wichita: The Associated Press; April 23, 2005; The U.S. Postal Service has already hired 300 employees to fill 1,100 new jobs at an encoding operation here that will move to a bigger building.
Some Cosmosphere artifacts located: Extent of recovery efforts aren’t being disclosed; The Associated Press; April 23, 2005; Investigators won't discuss how many artifacts have been recovered for the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center following federal fraud and theft charges against the museum's co-founder, but some missing items have been located. Four of them are at other museums.
Lawrence native dies in plane crash: By Jay Senter & Eric Weslander; April 23, 2005; A Lawrence native was among three people killed in a firefighting plane crash Wednesday in northeastern California.
Cemetery woes spur meeting: By Chad Lawhorn; April 23, 2005; Nina Bair doesn't believe state officials fully understand the maintenance concerns area residents have about Lawrence's Memorial Park Cemetery. So the Lawrence resident has organized a meeting next month to drive the point home.
Bike race concerns prompt new offers: Downtown parking, bus rides will be free for May 13 cycling event; By Joel Mathis; April 23, 2005; Parking and bus rides in Lawrence will be free May 13, officials said Friday, part of an attempt to calm fears that downtown businesses would be hurt by temporary street closings for a national bicycle race.
Simons: How will downtown fill the needs of a growing Lawrence?: By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.; April 23, 2005; What will downtown Lawrence look like 25 or 50 years from now? Who is doing the planning today to make sure the vibrancy and economic soundness of downtown will be even stronger than it is today, and how will Lawrence remain competitive with nearby large shopping areas in Kansas City and Topeka?
Thieves aided by warmer weather: Police warn against leaving windows open, unlocked; By Eric Weslander; April 23, 2005; Flowers are blooming. Bees are buzzing. And Lawrence Police say spring weather is helping create easy targets for burglars.
Moussaoui pleads guilty to role in 9-11 attacks: Defendant says he was chosen by Osama bin Laden to fly a jetliner into the White House; By Frank Davies - Knight Ridder Newspapers; April 23, 2005; Zacarias Moussaoui pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring with the leaders of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to kill Americans and said he was chosen by Osama bin Laden to strike the White House.
Eight killed in car bomb outside Shiite mosque: By Alexandra Zavis - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; A car bomb ripped through a crowded mosque during Friday prayers, killing eight people and wounding 26 in the latest attack targeting Iraq's Shiite majority. Frantic worshippers searched through rubble for loved ones, and women wailed and beat their chests in grief.
Pope meets with cardinals: By Brian Murphy - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; Pope Benedict XVI personally greeted the most powerful prelates in the church Friday in a ceremony that illuminated two central elements of the new papacy: his vast Vatican experience and his efforts to cement bonds with his beloved predecessor.
Al-Qaida suspects’ trial begins: By Craig Whitlock - The Washington Post; April 23, 2005; After an eight-year investigation, Spanish prosecutors opened Europe's biggest trial of al-Qaida suspects Friday in a case that includes three defendants accused of playing a supporting role in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Ousted Ecuadorean president seeks asylum in Brazil: By Monte Hayes - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; Ecuador's ousted President Lucio Gutierrez said Friday his removal from office by Congress violated the constitution and that he never abandoned his post.
Briefly - World: April 23, 2005; • Japan confirms meeting with Chinese president • ‘Shoebomb' conspirer gets 13-year jail term • President asks for new Cabinet • Court orders retrial in cannibal case
Marine tapped for top military position: By John Lumpkin - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; On the desk of Gen. Peter Pace is a photograph of the first Marine who died following Pace's orders: Lance Cpl. Guido Farinaro, killed in combat in Vietnam in 1968 when the general was a lieutenant.
Threats prompt university officials to move minorities off campus: By Carla K. Johnson - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; Authorities at a Christian university near Chicago moved dozens of black and Hispanic students to a hotel for their own safety and police stepped up patrols on campus Friday after three people received threatening, racist letters.
Texas lawmakers back off foster care changes: By Scott Gold - Los Angeles Times; April 23, 2005; Leading Republicans in Texas distanced themselves Friday from a proposal to make the state the only one to prohibit gays and lesbians from being foster parents. It appears the plan will die without becoming law.
6News video: Art a la Carte: By Mindie Paget; April 23, 2005; Art enthusiasts will want to check out the Downtown Friday Gallery Walk. The self-guided tour of downtown art venues runs from 7 to 9 this evening and features, among other artists, the watercolor landscapes of Mark Mohr at Fields Gallery.
6Sports video: Free State’s Valencia places second in 3200 meters: April 23, 2005; Free State junior Alicia Valencia placed second in the girl's 3200-meter run Friday at Memorial Stadium. Valencia recorded her best finish ever during the event.
Lawrence Datebook: April 23, 2005
On the record: April 23, 2005
Prosecutor’s appeal against downtown shooter rejected by Supreme Court: By Eric Weslander; April 23, 2005; The state's highest court said Douglas County prosecutors were caught “off guard” in their handling of the case against a man who fired into a crowd of bargoers on Massachusetts Street.
Man accused of being BTK serial killer thanks church congregation for support: The Associated Press; April 23, 2005; In what's described as a “very generic, very laid-back” letter to the congregation of Christ Lutheran Church, Dennis Rader thanks the church members for their support and asks for their continued prayers for him and his family, the church's pastor said Friday.
Claim of finger found in chili nothing but hoax, police say: By Kim Curtis - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; Police investigating how a human finger ended up in a woman's bowl of Wendy's chili declared the claim a hoax Friday after she was arrested on charges of attempted grand larceny.
Ex-convict arrested in connection with elderly women’s slayings: By Pam Easton - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; An ex-convict was arrested Friday and identified as the prime suspect in the slayings of three elderly women whose bodies were found stuffed in their closets this week at their homes in this industrial city.
House Speaker says odds improving for gambling pact: By Scott Rothschild; April 23, 2005; House Speaker Doug Mays on Friday gave some gambling proponents hope to stay in the game.
Tar Heels lose May, Felton, Williams: North Carolina standouts reveal plans to enter NBA Draft; April 23, 2005; North Carolina players Sean May, Raymond Felton and Marvin Williams are entering the NBA Draft, leaving the NCAA champion Tar Heels without their top seven scorers for next season.
Cornerback Surtain headed to K.C.: Chiefs agree on contract with three-time Pro Bowler, send second-round draft pick to Dolphins; By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; April 23, 2005; The Kansas City Chiefs reached a deal Friday with Miami cornerback Patrick Surtain and will send the Dolphins their second-round pick.
Pitching again carries hot Chisox past Royals: The Associated Press; April 23, 2005; Excellent starting pitching is the biggest reason behind a big start for the Chicago White Sox. Freddy Garcia threw seven strong innings, Juan Uribe had three hits, and the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals, 8-2, Friday night to stretch their winning streak to five games.
Kansas high school sports scores for April 22: April 23, 2005
Firebird bats solid? You Petz!: Catcher’s three-run blast, Hoover’s no-hitter help Free State win rout; By Andy Samuelson; April 23, 2005; Free State High catcher Andy Petz joked he felt like a putz Thursday night. While all the other Firebirds were coming up big with their bats in an 11-1 victory over Omaha (Neb.) Creighton Prep, Petz was hitless.
Jayhawks entertain Sooners: OU ‘dangerous’ offensive team; By Chuck Woodling; April 23, 2005; Those who would characterize college softball as a game dominated by pitching haven't seen Oklahoma University's hitting stats.
Men’s basketball adds Western Illinois to slate: April 23, 2005; Kansas University will play Western Illinois in men's basketball next season.
Bowling teams ousted: April 23, 2005; Kansas University's men's bowling club won't repeat as national champion.
Women’s golf in 9th: April 23, 2005; Kansas University was in ninth place, but only six strokes out of third place, after the first round of the Big 12 Conference women's golf championships Friday at Texas University Golf Club.
Glavine too tough for Nationals: Cool conditions just fine with Mets ace in 3-1 victory over Washington; The Associated Press; April 23, 2005; On a chilly, windy, misty spring Friday night at Shea Stadium, Tom Glavine pitched as if it was a beautiful summer afternoon with a gentle breeze and temperatures in the 70s instead of the 40s.
Photos: Relays sights: April 23, 2005
Manson owns magical pole-vault mark: Former Jayhawk has cleared 18 feet for 20 consecutive years; By Gary Bedore; April 23, 2005; Like baseball Hall of Famers Joe DiMaggio and Cal Ripken, track standout Pat Manson owns a record that may never be broken.
6Sports video: Tigers take out Lions: April 23, 2005; The Lawrence High's baseball team lost, 12-2, to the Ozark (Mo.) Tigers on Friday at Hoglund Ballpark.
New addition to feature 33 homes: By Janette Crawford - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Compromise has paved the way for the Hanscom-Tappan addition, a new 33-home development in East Lawrence.
Building picked up in final months of ‘04: City’s code enforcement manager ‘looking for a busy 2005’ for construction; April 23, 2005; It's been a decade since the city of Lawrence slogged through a construction year as sparse as 2004.
Downtown lofts cost $250,000: By Kelsie Smith; April 23, 2005; Lawrence is a town where the hipsters flock and trends start.
Religion briefs: April 23, 2005
Lawrence’s recycling rate increases: By Jesse Newell - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; It’s a dirty job, and nobody has to do it.
Chamber breakfasts to include KU coaches: By Mark Fagan; April 23, 2005; It’s not quite a locker room, and the scrambled eggs and bacon don’t exactly constitute a pregame meal, but the lower-level banquet room at Hereford House will accommodate several pep talks this year from coaches of Kansas University athletics teams.
New addition to feature 33 homes: By Janette Crawford - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Compromise has paved the way for the Hanscom-Tappan addition, a new 33-home development in East Lawrence.
Commentary: Emerging artists contribute to culture: Steve Hedden - Guest columnist; April 23, 2005; The School of Fine Arts at Kansas University is made up of three academic departments — art, design, and music and dance — and the Lied Center. The school is a major contributor to the cultural/artistic life of Lawrence and the region through performances, exhibitions and lectures.
Alumni honored: April 23, 2005; Four alumni of the Kansas University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently were honored with alumni distinguished achievement awards.
Land deal clears way to build supercenter: By Mark Fagan; April 23, 2005; The world’s largest retailer, still mired in a court battle to build a store in northwest Lawrence, started February awaiting approval to expand its existing store at 33rd and Iowa streets.
Bar owners starting to adapt to smoking ban: By Jay Senter; April 23, 2005; Eight months after the Lawrence City Commission enacted the city’s smoking ban, the air inside area bars and restaurants is clear, but a haze still hangs around the issue of how the ban has affected business.
Farmers market organizers push for move: Relocating to New Hampshire Street would provide more parking, vendor space; By Chad Lawhorn; April 23, 2005; Lovers of fresh fruit and vegetables may need to change their Saturday morning plans in 2006.
Students take advantage of early childhood programs: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Nearly two years after East Heights School closed, its building is bustling with as much activity as it ever has seen.
Amyx barbers turn occupation into a family tradition: By Mike Belt; April 23, 2005; Tom Amyx quit cutting hair for a living nearly seven years ago, but the memories he has of growing up and working in barbershops are as strong as ever.
Commentary: City quenches cultural curiosities: Venida Chenault - Guest columnist; April 23, 2005; There have been many occasions when I’ve reflected on life in Lawrence and the continued appeal of being a member of the vibrant and diverse fabric of this community.
Restaurants booming in south Lawrence: By Alison Peterson - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; It seems as if undecided diners in Lawrence have to do little more than head south on Iowa Street to find a place to eat, no matter what their taste may be.
Valencia fades in 3,200: FSHS standout second; Ornburn 10th in pole vault; By Steve Vockrodt; April 23, 2005; Alysha Valencia won't go down as the girls 3,200-meter run champion at the Kansas Relays, but she showed a lot of guts trying.
T-Tech holds off Kansas: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Junior outfielder A.J. Van Slyke was 2-for-4 with three RBIs, but Kansas University dropped a 9-7 decision to Texas Tech on Friday.
Scouting News: April 23, 2005
Club owner confident students will return: By Kelsie Smith - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; When Kansas University opened its Student Recreation Center in September 2003, Rick Sells predicted it wouldn’t be good for business. He was right.
Commentary: Businesses, organizations enhance learning: Leonard Ortiz - Guest columnist; April 23, 2005; Lawrence schools are outstanding.
Unarmed officers keep Douglas County Jail secure: By Mike Belt; April 23, 2005; Imagine working a shift unarmed among dozens of prisoners being held in jail for a variety of crimes ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies.
Restaurants cater to breakfast crowd: By Ashley Bechard - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Breakfast lovers, whether partial to homestyle cooking or vegetarian omelets with egg whites, have long enjoyed the variety of local cuisine.
Volunteers keep Douglas County AIDS project going: By Alison Peterson - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Remember the red AIDS ribbon?
Entrepreneur adapts to owning business: Recent KU graduate puts faith in running Olive Gallery and Art Supply; By Steve Rottinghaus; April 23, 2005; Perseverance and positive thinking have paid off for Jill Kleinhans in her first business venture as owner of the Olive Gallery and Art Supply.
Commentary: City employees committed to Lawrence: Debbie Van Saun - Guest columnist; April 23, 2005; The city of Lawrence mission statement says a lot about why Lawrence is special: “We are committed to providing excellent city services that enhance the quality of life for the Lawrence community.”
Court ruling clears way for more use of drug dogs: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Gero, the county’s crime-fighting German shepherd, has a nose for drugs. He can sniff out cocaine, marijuana, heroin, methamphetamine, ecstasy and OxyContin.
Extreme makeover: Eldridge, Best Western among hotels undergoing renovations; By Alison Peterson - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Once the dust has settled and the rummage is cleared, people in Lawrence might notice some changes made to some area hotels.
Motorcyle shop to move to ‘business condo’ project: By Mark Fagan; April 23, 2005; Rick Combs is ready to move his motorcycle shop and customizing business into town.
Development group wants $15,000 from taxpayers to update study: By Mark Fagan; April 23, 2005; Douglas County taxpayers will be asked to pay $15,000 to update a study that rates the value of granting tax breaks to businesses looking to expand or establish roots in Lawrence.
Lack of grants stalls plans for former Carnegie site: Funding for proposed literacy center decreases; By Chad Lawhorn; April 23, 2005; Efforts to create a new communitywide literacy center are not dead, but plans to locate the center in the historic Carnegie Library building won’t happen soon.
Serologicals cuts jobs in Lawrence: By Mark Fagan; April 23, 2005; Serologicals Corp. won’t bring its Lawrence plant up to full production until next year, and up to 20 of its employees are paying the price.
Volunteers fuel renovation at Indian Methodist church: By Jim Baker; April 23, 2005; Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church has plenty of fellowship to offer its members and visitors.
Planning commissioners question decision process: By Chad Lawhorn; April 23, 2005; Rumbles and friction at the philosophically divided Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission have some officials saying it is time to change the way the board that guides area development operates.
Building picked up in final months of ‘04: City’s code enforcement manager ‘looking for a busy 2005’ for construction; April 23, 2005; It’s been a decade since the city of Lawrence slogged through a construction year as sparse as 2004.
Lawrence emerging as retirement haven: By Terry Rombeck; April 23, 2005; Harry and Becky Gibson love living in Lawrence — even if it means having some extra heavy coats in the closet.
Sportswear store opens in south Lawrence: April 23, 2005; D3 Sports LLC, a new sportswear store, planned to open in April at 2052 W. 31st St.
Hospital wing to undergo renovation: By Chad Lawhorn; April 23, 2005; This fall, area residents will begin seeing the first signs of one of the larger expansion projects in the history of Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Hospital ranks in top 10 percent in area: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Lawrence Memorial Hospital ranks among the top hospitals in the Kansas City area for the treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia, according to a recently released report.
Professor questions bioengineered crops: By Dave Ranney; April 23, 2005; At first, growing bioengineered corn to produce special proteins for the pharmaceutical industry sounds like a great idea.
Commentary: LMH strives to be the best: Janice Early-Weas - Guest columnist; April 23, 2005; Like the community we serve, the health care team at Lawrence Memorial Hospital is made up of diverse individuals with unique talents. Working together we focus our efforts on a common vision: to be the best community hospital in the nation.
Bank names new president: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Peoples Bank in Lawrence has a new leader.
City voters approve bond issues: South Junior High to be rebuilt; projects ‘to serve kids for decades to come’; By Dave Ranney; April 23, 2005; Lawrence public schools just got better.
Cycling event planned for May: By Matt Rodriguez - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; The Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau doesn’t plan on cashing in with just one sport or a single event.
Del Monte capitalizes on investment: Lawrence plant has produced Kibbles ‘n Bits dog food since 1981; By Alicia Henrikson; April 23, 2005; Del Monte Foods is making the most of a big investment.
Headed in the right direction: Optimism drives Lawrence leaders; By Mark Fagan; April 23, 2005; Miles Schnaer is spending at least $3.8 million today to ensure that his automotive dealerships are ready for the Lawrence of tomorrow.
Farm tour set for October: By Ashley Bechard - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Catching a football game won’t be the only reason to visit Lawrence this fall.
Area officials practice emergency drill: April 23, 2005; Douglas County medical, law enforcement and emergency management officials met in mid-April to discuss how to handle a pandemic avian flu outbreak.
Endowment contributions increase: By Jay Senter; April 23, 2005; The Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Assn. had another good year in 2004.
LMH Endowment Assn. board of directors: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Here’s a look at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Assn. board of directors and the year they joined the board.
Skilled labor work force needs to be developed, study shows: By Matt Rodriguez - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Griffin Technologies doesn’t have a problem finding computer science majors with Kansas University in its back yard, according to Bennett Griffin, president of Griffin Technologies.
Business focuses on quality chocolates: By Jay Senter; April 23, 2005; Cheryl Wetherington will be the first one to tell you that success is sweet.
Business finds niche buying, selling: Owner credits ‘eclectic’ feel for success; By Kelsie Smith - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Jennifer Sievers loves to recycle.
Warehouse to add space for artists: By Terry Rombeck; April 23, 2005; Tiffany Luthi isn’t sure what she’d be doing if she didn’t work at Van Go Mobile Arts after school four days a week.
Publishing company promotes writers’ works: By Mindie Paget; April 23, 2005; If Jason Wesco’s entrée into the publishing world had been a terrific, tragic failure, he would have chalked it up to experience and called it quits.
Wakarusa festival to return in mid-June to Clinton Lake: By Jon Niccum; April 23, 2005; It starts with a “W” and is expected to draw thousands of music fans.
Golf course at LCC undergoes makeover: By Chuck Woodling; April 23, 2005; Lawrence Country Club’s golf course, one of the oldest in Kansas, will undergo a massive renovation.
South Iowa shopping: Convenience, quality attract customers to Pine Ridge; By Alicia Henrikson; April 23, 2005; It’s convenient and the stores are good.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; April 23, 2005
Briefcase: April 23, 2005; • Monopoly makes play for Buffett fans • Two board members to retire from Sprint • Ryanair gets discount from Boeing on order
Passover marks season of renewal: By Jim Baker; April 23, 2005; For Christians, springtime is always linked to Easter and the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. But for Jews, the religious holiday associated with this season of rebirth is Passover.
From a woman’s perspective: Lawrence resident’s study leads to book on biblical women; By Jim Baker; April 23, 2005; On Mary Townsend's writing desk, there's a greeting card from a friend. The front of it bears a quotation from the German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: “Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”
Faith forum: April 23, 2005; Did religion develop as a way to help us deal with death?
People: April 23, 2005; • Gravel-voiced singer claims company stole his sound • Latin star finally a BMI icon • Rocker's not gonna to take it • Material Girl faces lawsuit • Wayne Newton to hit Las Vegas Hilton • Dean Martin Drive continues ‘Rat Pack' road trend • Birthdays
Events teem with talent: Russell runner-up in javelin; By Gary Bedore; April 23, 2005; Wichita State track throws coach John Hetzendorf soon may make Scott Russell an offer he cannot refuse. “I might see if I can buy that from him,” Hetzendorf said after borrowing — and winning the Kansas Relays javelin competition with — Russell's spear Friday night outside Memorial Stadium.
Pudge packs punch for Tigers: Tenth-inning homer gives Detroit rare one-run win; The Associated Press; April 23, 2005
LMH gets finances for maternity unit: Congress provides $300,000 in funding; By Chad Lawhorn; April 23, 2005; Expectant mothers in the Douglas County area, in essence, received a $300,000 gift from the federal government in November.
Society Calendar: April 23, 2005
Diner to open soon: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; A down-home diner is branching out after 50 years in North Kansas City.
Kasold Drive to be rebuilt between 15th, 22nd: By Chad Lawhorn; April 23, 2005; Kasold Drive is set to become a construction magnet for the next several years.
Resource center names winners: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; Fourteen female students, faculty, staff and friends of Kansas University were named recipients of the 2005 awards by the Emily Taylor Women’s Resource Center.
Lawrence group’s aerial work takes off: By Mark Fagan; April 23, 2005; A Lawrence-based consortium is working to create flying equipment that one day could buzz criminals from above, serve as portable cell-phone towers or gauge the moisture content of soybean fields.
Overcrowded county jail to undergo renovation: By Mike Belt; April 23, 2005; On Sept. 11, 1999, when the new 196-bed Douglas County Jail opened east of Lawrence, no one had any idea that five years later officials would be searching for a way to house more prisoners.
Contractor seeks space for up to 40 jobs: April 23, 2005; A Lawrence contractor is working to expand its offices, shops and parking lot in eastern Lawrence.
Courthouse to develop preservation plan: J-W Staff Reports; April 23, 2005; The Douglas County Courthouse has been the center for county activity for more than 100 years.
Commentary: Departments make most of resources: Dan Ward - Guest columnist; April 23, 2005; Ask any lifelong resident of Lawrence how the city has changed, and that individual will be sure to converse with you for hours. The city limits, population and businesses all continue to grow at astonishing rates. Even the newest resident can drive along the perimeter of the city and notice significant expansion.
Poker Pub founder expands tournaments: By Jesse Newell - Special to the Journal-World; April 23, 2005; Leo Magsalin still remembers the anxious feeling 14 months ago when he and a few buddies first walked into The Pool Room in Lawrence wearing their suits and ties.
Boat ramp scheduled to be finished by summer: April 23, 2005; A boat ramp under construction on the Kansas River near Lecompton should be completed by June.
Pharmacists need to do their jobs: Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald; April 23, 2005; Let's say you join the Army. You go through basic training and are sent to Iraq. One day, your unit comes under fire. Everybody shoots back except you. When your commanding officer demands to know why, you explain that as a Christian, you have moral objections to killing people.
Forest Service to sell ranger stations: By Matthew Daly - Associated Press Writer; April 23, 2005; Looking for a sweet home in Sweet Home? The Forest Service may have just the answer. Three houses in Sweet Home, a former logging town in Oreg