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'Last Call' owner Dennis Steffes stands in front of his establishment in this file photo. Steffes says city officials told him if he changed his crowd and music, they would stop trying to get rid of his liquor license. The city denies Steffes' claim

Artsy tap handles are displayed at Surly Girl Saloon in Columbus, Ohio

Nick Davis' political quotation is among more than 180 winning sayings being printed on Starbucks coffee cups. Since May, Starbucks customers have been reflecting on his entry, which is No. 98 in the chain's "The Way I See It" campaign

Old tin cups of the Sunnyside School are still hanging on hooks in the entryway

Doris Nottingham, right, draws up a canvas curtain along with Marilyn Sharkey, back, who is president of the Sunny Valley Extension Homemakers Unit

An English Setter named Lady J wanders the yard of the old Sunnyside School in southern Jefferson County during a recent visit with her master Doris Nottingham, who cares for the historic building along with her husband Everett Nottingham, a former

Paul Boyer considers this desktop calliope to be his masterpiece and estimates it took 500 hours to build. He has refused offers to sell the calliope for $20,000 or the blueprints for $5,000

Boyer considers this golf course sculpture his most popular piece. He estimates he has made about 400 since 1970

Paul Boyer fixes one of his animated motion sculptures in his shop at his home in Belleville. Boyer has made the creations for more than 60 years

Ella Holthaus, 22 months, visits the home of Phil Shirk and Susan Wolfe to pick some watermelons. She is the daughter of Darcie Holthaus and Renee Hensley, Lawrence

McDonald's french fries have been cooked in partially hydrogenated vegetable oil since the company abandoned beef tallow in 1990. Today, New York City's Board of Health will hold its first public hearing on a plan to make New York the first U.S

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger picks up a dumbbell in the burned garage of the home of Phil Reddish, left, in Twin Pines, Calif

Workers examine damage after a 165-foot-tall crane toppled in high winds onto three house next to Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Two people in a passing car narrowly avoided the falling crane Sunday. No one in the houses was injured

Kansas sophomore guard Ivana Catic passes the ball down court at practice during Fan Appreciation Day in Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas sophomore guard Ivana Catic, right, looks downcourt as she's hounded by freshman LaChelda Jacobs

Kansas freshman forward Danielle McCray goes up for a shot during the open scrimmage at Fan Appreciation Day. The KU women's basketball team held an open practice and handed out goodies to fans Sunday at Allen Fieldhouse

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Trial starts in Baldwin killing: Hinndley Espinales accused of pulling the trigger in anger; By Eric Weslander; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A1; There’s no dispute that a 25-year-old man shot and killed a member of his extended family earlier this year after a night of drinking at a birthday party in Baldwin, his attorney said.
Republican PAC spends $1.5 million to support Kline: Sum is a campaign record; By Scott Rothschild; October 30, 2006; Sum is a record in a Kansas campaign
6News Now for October 30: October 30, 2006; In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, Eagle Bend is turning a profit, science lab experiments online, and Wakarusa Fest organizers are off the hook.
LHS marching band wins competition: By Dave Toplikar; October 30, 2006; They’re champions at marching frontward, backward, diagonally and playing their instruments at the same time.
First candidate emerges for City Commission: By Chad Lawhorn; October 30, 2006; The owner of a Lawrence-based environmental consulting firm is set to become the first candidate to announce for the Lawrence City Commission.
His driving was fine. But he looked a little young.: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A3; His driving was fine. But he looked a little young.
Arrests are down at Halloween party: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A3; The crowd was a lot smaller, but so were the problems, at an annual Halloween party in Madison that ended without violence or the use of pepper spray as it had in recent years.
Study says crime makes St. Louis most dangerous U.S. city: By Christopher Leonard - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A3; Just days after the St. Louis Cardinals won the top honor in Major League Baseball, their hometown jumped to first place on a list no one wants to lead: the most dangerous cities in the United States.
Gallaudet calls for change answered: Board revokes appointment of president; By Brett Zongker - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A3; The board of trustees of the nation’s premier school for the deaf voted Sunday to revoke the appointment of the incoming president, who had been the subject of weeks of protests that at times shut down the campus.
High wind knocks out power for thousands in Northeast: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A3; Thousands of homes and businesses had no electricity Sunday from Maryland to Maine as a storm system blasted the region with winds gusting to more than 50 mph, knocking over trees and a construction crane. The storm was blamed for at least two deaths.
KU women’s golf 15th at Derby: October 30, 2006 in print edition on C3; Kansas University’s women’s golf team placed 15th at the 17-team The Derby Invitational, which concluded Sunday at the Auburn University Club. KU shot a 36-hole 636.
KU men’s golf 7th at Tradition: October 30, 2006 in print edition on C3; Gary Woodland and Tyler Docking tied for ninth place, and the Kansas University men’s golf team placed seventh as a team Sunday at the Landfall Tradition.
A key hand at Poker EM: By Phil Hellmuth; October 30, 2006; I’m rolling it back to the year 2000, when I went to Vienna to compete in the European Poker Championships - or Poker EM. The Casino Austria-Baden is a beautiful setting for the Poker EM.
Wood: Big 12 outlook murky: By Ryan Wood; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C1; The Kansas University football team’s bowl possibilities are hazy just based on what the Jayhawks need to do the next three games. But it’s even more muddled considering what the rest of the Big 12 Conference is capable of.
K.C. overcomes: Kansas City runs to victory; By William Cross; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C1; When the running game is this strong, the Kansas City Chiefs can afford a couple of disastrous plays.
Rockin’ Metrodome plays host to Patriots: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C4; The Metrodome is always loud on game day. The din can be deafening, and the building has been known to shake, giving the Minnesota Vikings one of the most intimidating home-field advantages in the league.
Indianapolis wins a wild one: Manning masterful for Colts, who stay undefeated; The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C4; Maddeningly meticulous and impeccably precise, this was Peyton Manning at his cruel best.
Baylor QB Bell out for season: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C6; Record-setting Baylor senior quarterback Shawn Bell is done for the season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, coach Guy Morriss said Sunday.
KU football notebook: By Ryan Wood; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C6; Kansas University cornerback Blake Bueltel did not suit up Saturday because of an undisclosed ailment. It’s expected to keep him out indefinitely.
Rutgers remains undefeated: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C6; Rutgers’ defense and special teams showed they can carry the Scarlet Knights when running back Ray Rice and the rest of the offense can’t.
W. Virginia, Louisville move up: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C6; Thanks to USC’s fall, the pivotal game between West Virginia and Louisville will be the first top-five matchup for the rebuilt Big East.
BCS chaos looms: USC’s loss throws wrench in plans; By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press Sports Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C6; For those who enjoy BCS chaos, the fun starts now. Southern California’s loss to Oregon State was the first and most significant step toward giving the Bowl Championship Series an impossible task of putting together a title game that will satisfy everybody.
After-school teen program seeks volunteers: J-W Staff Reports; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B2; The Wednesdays at Liberty Hall program seeks energetic volunteers to assist with programs serving junior high students from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays in downtown Lawrence.
Lawrence Datebook: October 30, 2006 in print edition on B2
‘Saw III’ takes biggest cut of box office revenue: By David Germain - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A2; Halloween came early at movie theaters as “Saw III” sliced up the competition with a $34.3 million debut, the best opening yet for the gory horror franchise.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva brushed aside corruption allegations and won re-election in a landslide as Brazilians rewarded their first working-class leader for diminishing grinding poverty and: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A6; President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva brushed aside corruption allegations and won re-election in a landslide as Brazilians rewarded their first working-class leader for diminishing grinding poverty and improving the economy of Latin America’s largest nation.
Typhoon Cimaron kills at least three: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A6; Typhoon Cimaron blew over the northern Philippines today, felling trees, toppling power lines, blasting roofs off homes and leaving at least three people dead, officials said.
70 militants killed after attack on base: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A6; NATO and Afghan troops killed 70 suspected militants who attacked a military base in southern Afghanistan, while a roadside blast killed one NATO soldier and wounded eight others, the alliance said Sunday.
Al-Qaida facility destroyed by troops: October 30, 2006 in print edition on A6; Pakistani troops backed by helicopters firing missiles destroyed an al-Qaida-linked training facility in a northwestern tribal area near the Afghan border today, killing “many” militants, officials said.
Mexican police move in on protest-racked city: By Mark Stevenson - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A6; Federal police backed by armored vehicles and water cannons tore down barricades and stormed embattled Oaxaca on Sunday, seizing control of the city center from protesters who had held it for five months.
Violence deepens political tension: By Steven R. Hurst - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A6; Suspected Sunni Arab gunmen killed 23 policemen Sunday, including 17 in one attack in the predominantly Shiite southern city of Basra, signaling the possible start of an intensified insurgent campaign against Iraq’s predominantly Shiite Muslim security forces.
Nigerian plane crash kills nearly all 104 aboard: By Bashir Adigun - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A6; A Nigerian airliner with 104 people on board slammed into the ground moments after takeoff Sunday - the third deadly crash of a passenger plane in less than a year in this West African nation known for its notoriously unsafe air industry. Six people survived, and the rest were believed dead.
Candidates, parties target growing Web audience: By Will Lester - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A4; The number of people who go online for political news is rising, with more than one-third saying they check the Internet for such information.
KU placed on honor roll for community service: October 30, 2006 in print edition on B3; Kansas University’s students have earned KU a spot on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, created by the Corporation for National and Community Service to increase awareness of the civic engagement mission of institutions of higher education.
Trout season near at Lake Shawnee: October 30, 2006 in print edition on C8; Lake Shawnee will be closed to fishing until 6 a.m. Saturday after 7,000 pounds of rainbow trout were released into the lake over the weekend.
Many state parks cut back on services: October 30, 2006 in print edition on C8; Now through March 31 are off-season months for Kansas state parks. During this time, many state parks cut down on services, although all remain open.
KDWP tweaks fishing reports: Wildlife and Parks; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C8; Wildlife and Parks has added a new wrinkle to the state fishing reports it has been providing for more than 25 years.
Female skater nearly 1 of a kind: As women abandon alternative sports, Da Silva sticks it out; The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C8; Fabiola Da Silva has been around so long that the inline skating pioneer is now more of an anachronism, a back-flipping reminder of the days when women joined men in attempting stunts off a 14-foot vertical ramp.
Vanderbilt’s Stallings on hot seat?: One NCAA bid in seven seasons not good enough, coach acknowledges he must do better; By David Climer - Nashville Tennessean; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C2; As a lifelong fan of the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, Kevin Stallings knows a .143 batting average just won’t cut it.
Stewart steals spotlight in Georgia: Kenseth maintains series lead with three races left; The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C2; Don’t bother asking Tony Stewart about what might have been. The two-time NASCAR champion insists there’s no frustration in winning races that make no difference in the standings - at least not to the defending Nextel Cup champion.
Paroled sex offenders face Halloween restrictions: By Travis Loller - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A7; Sex offenders on probation or parole in Tennessee are banned from Halloween costume parties this year and aren’t even allowed to put up decorations like jack-o-lanterns that might attract youngsters.
Trans fat showdown looms in New York City: Proposed ban in restaurants could have ripple effect across country; By David B. Caruso - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A7; There are plenty of things in Kentucky Fried Chicken that are bad for your health - cholesterol, saturated fat and salt, to name a few. But only one has the potential to get the colonel’s recipe banned in New York City.
Missing weapons among pressing problems in Iraq: By John Heilprin - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A7; Nearly one of every 25 weapons the military bought for Iraqi security forces is missing, a government audit said Sunday. Many others cannot be repaired because parts or technical manuals are lacking.
Deadly wildfire 70 percent contained: By Allison Hoffman - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A7; Firefighters aided by dying winds appeared to be winning the battle Sunday against a 63-square-mile wildfire that killed four of their own and destroyed more than 30 homes.
Rising use of energy drinks is all the buzz - and worry: By Carla K. Johnson - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A1; More than 500 new energy drinks launched worldwide this year, and coffee fans probably are too old to understand why.
Fix-ups could mean savings for some homeowners: Lawrence may use state law to encourage improvements in designated neighborhoods; By Chad Lawhorn; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A1; So you want a break on your property taxes. Historically, the best way to get one of those in Lawrence has been to be a big shot in the business world and decide to build a large industrial plant or add a wing onto an office building to employ a few hundred additional people.
Glitches may haunt election: New machines, systems face first real voter test; By Mark K. Matthews - The Orlando Sentinel; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A1; Long lines, faulty machines and new voting rules could mar Election Day throughout the country, warn several groups that study and monitor elections.
Traffic accident injures four, including child: October 30, 2006 in print edition on B1; Four people, including one child, were taken to the hospital by ambulance Sunday after a two-car wreck in Eudora.
Fire displaces residents: October 30, 2006 in print edition on B1; An apartment fire in southwest Lawrence displaced residents in two apartments and forced the evacuation of the building for about an hour Sunday.
Commissioners cancel this week’s meeting: October 30, 2006 in print edition on B1; City commissioners will not meet Tuesday.
Journal-World wants your Halloween photos: October 30, 2006 in print edition on B1; Before your children head out for Halloween trick-or-treating, take a photo of them and share it with the Lawrence Journal-World.
Tombstones inspire hobby of history: Retired Army officer pursues Civil War veterans’ stories; By Mike Belt; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B1; On weekends, John Jackson gathers his camera, maps and other documents, gets into his car and takes a trip back in time.
Special team set to study city’s sustainability: Commissioners seek input from residents; By Chad Lawhorn; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B1; City commissioners and a group of outside experts want to hear what Lawrence residents hope their community looks like in the coming decades.
Services planned for sheriff, shooter: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B8; A northwest Kansas sheriff and the mentally ill man who killed him will be buried this week.
Journalist to speak at Dole Institute: October 30, 2006 in print edition on B8; Author and journalist Richard Ben Cramer will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Dole Institute of Politics on Kansas University’s west campus.
Halloween fundraising event turns deadly: October 30, 2006 in print edition on B7; A man died after his head slammed into the side of a trailer as he bungee jumped out of a tree to frighten passengers on a Halloween-themed hay ride, authorities said.
Culvert replacement to close rural road: October 30, 2006 in print edition on B7; A portion of East 300 Road in southwestern Douglas County will be closed at 9 a.m. Tuesday for culvert replacement.
Nebraska Biocontainment Unit on call: Health officials say lab can fill national role if needed to treat outbreaks of disease, viruses; By Timberly Ross - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B6; If fears about a U.S. outbreak of avian flu ever come to fruition, the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit could be at the forefront of treatment.
Mayor reports positive response to anti-Phelps letters: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B6; Letters warning other cities of protests by Fred Phelps Sr. and his anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church have been appreciated in cities where the protests have occurred, Mayor Bill Bunten said.
Kansan sculpts life’s work out of kinetic models: Artist’s sense of humor shown in his creations; By Gary Demuth - The Salina Journal; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B5; When Paul Boyer was a soldier in the Korean War, he didn’t request care packages of cookies and other treats.
Events calendar: October 30, 2006 in print edition on D2
Haunts to hit this Halloween: J-W Staff Reports; October 30, 2006 in print edition on D1; OK, Lawrence doesn’t bear the distinction of having a perfectly spooky Halloween name - like Tombstone, Ariz., Transylvania County, N.C., or Skull Creek township, Ariz.
There’s no school like the:Old school: Social circle works to preserve beloved rural schoolhouse; By Terry Rombeck; October 30, 2006 in print edition on D1; The school bus doesn’t pass down this gravel road anymore. There aren’t many youngsters around in Sarcoxie Township, in southern Jefferson County.
Physician receives board certification: October 30, 2006 in print edition on A8; Dr. Jay Kennedy, Lawrence, recently received board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.
Ribbon-cutting set for Arbonne: October 30, 2006 in print edition on A8; The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce announces the following ribbon-cutting ceremony for November: Sarah Klingele/
Prosoco hires new consultant: October 30, 2006 in print edition on A8; Vickie Hull, a licensed marriage and family therapist with Lawrence Therapy Services, attended an Oct. 19-22 meeting of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy in Austin, Texas.
Prosoco hires new consultant: October 30, 2006 in print edition on A8; Lexi Selvig, Olathe, has joined Lawrence-based Prosoco Inc. as the company’s new architectural specifications consultant.
On the money: By Marshall Loeb - MarketWatch; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A8; Gone are the days of joining a company after college and staying with it for a promotion-filled 40-year career. Here are tips for success from Curtis J. Crawford, author of the new book “Corporate Rise: The X Principles of Extreme Personal Leadership”:
A cup of wisdom: Starbucks serves up Lawrence man’s quotation; By Scott Schudy; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A8; Nick Davis was reading a now-forgotten quotation printed on his paper coffee cup last year when he noticed the fine print.
Lifetime opens door to ‘The House Next Door’: By Kevin McDonough; October 30, 2006 in print edition on D1; Lifetime gets into the Halloween spirit with the haunted-mansion drama “The House Next Door” (8 p.m., Lifetime). Like the best and worst of the supernatural genre, “House” touches on profound subjects and strikes deeper chords than its chilling subject matter and improbable body count indicate.
Transparency, accountability are keys to good election: By Rob Richie and Tom Perez; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B9; After Maryland finally finished counting ballots more than a week after its September primary, the finger pointing about responsibility for primary day’s chaos at the polls began in earnest.
Huntley, Brinkley knew news: By Cal Thomas; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B9; Responding to a suggestion that the 50th anniversary of the launch of “The Huntley-Brinkley Report” would make a good story, the producer at another network declined, saying, “It doesn’t fit our demographic.”
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: October 30, 2006 in print edition on B8; From the Lawrence Daily World for Oct. 30, 1906: “Gov. Hoch will talk politics at the local opera house tonight, and a tremendous crowd is expected as elections near.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: October 30, 2006 in print edition on B8; Bids for the proposed Adams Alumni Center at Kansas University were opened but the building committee planned to wait until the coming week to award the project to one of the seven competing firms.
Residential reliance: Lawrence is a great place to live, but residential property owners have reason to be concerned about the high share of the local tax burden they are carrying.; J-W Editorials; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B8; One of the most troubling numbers thrown out at Thursday’s annual Kansas Economic Policy Conference concerned the state’s growing dependence on residential property to support its tax base.
Was ‘stay the course’ all just a dream?: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B8; “… The Party said that Oceania had never been in alliance with Eurasia. He, Winston Smith, knew that Oceania had been in alliance with Eurasia as short a time as four years ago. But where did that knowledge exist? Only in his own consciousness, which in any case must soon be annihilated.
Divided government often gets job done: By David Broder; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B8; With all the parsing that was needed to make sense of President Bush’s convoluted explanations of his Iraq policies during last week’s lengthy news conference, it is not surprising that another question - on another topic - received little notice.
Kansas rowers shine at Iowa: October 30, 2006 in print edition on C3; Kansas University’s Open Four A boat of Samira Naji, Whitney Fasbender, Lindsey Miles, LlynnAnn Laugesen and Tiffany Jeffers placed second to highlight the Jayhawks’ showing Sunday in the Head of the Iowa.
Mangino dismisses quandary: KU coach plays down quarterback situation; By Ryan Wood; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C1; Mark Mangino claims he won’t play along anymore - and just when the quarterback situation is as intriguing as ever.
Eight ex-Jayhawks in NBA: By Gary Bedore; October 30, 2006 in print edition on C1; Eight former Kansas University basketball players will open the regular season Tuesday on rosters of NBA teams.
GOP moderates face Kline dilemma: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B2; For the past decade in Kansas politics, Phill Kline has represented a problem for moderate Republicans, because they haven’t been able to get a Kline they can accept without voting for a Kline they dislike.
On the record: October 30, 2006 in print edition on B2
People in the news: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A2; ¢ Words can never hurt him ¢ Jackson to accept award ¢ Politics in the heartland
CNBC branches into documentaries, newsmagazine: By David Bauder - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A2; Both times it aired earlier this month, the CNBC documentary “The Age of Wal-Mart” attracted larger audiences than any other business program on the network that week.
Halloween tailgating a hit with children, cautious parents: The Associated Press; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B3; Dark streets may make parents nervous and malls can be a bit too bright for adventurous children craving spooky Halloween thrills. Now, there’s a way to trick-or-treat that provides something for everyone.
Rec calendar: October 30, 2006 in print edition on C8
SRS seeks to reopen state hospital wing: By Ron Knox; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B1; Despite opposition from advocates for the disabled, welfare leaders are asking state legislators to approve more than $400,000 to reopen a wing of Parsons State Hospital.
KU research shows turmeric spice helps prevent arthritis: By Sophia Maines; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B1; For centuries, people have believed that turmeric, an Asian cooking spice, could fight inflammation. Scientists now are confirming it.
Craft beers get a handle on bar art: By Rick Armon - Associated Press Writer; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A8; When Roy Wadding sits down at a bar, he makes sure to scan the draft selection before ordering a beer.
Deciding when it’s time to leave a job: By Kate Wendleton & Dale Dauten; October 30, 2006 in print edition on A8; Q: My husband was recently demoted to a lesser job at a lower salary. Office politics seem to have played a role, as he was unjustly accused of “ethical lapses.”
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; October 30, 2006 in print edition on D4; For Monday, Oct. 30
KU cast gives ‘Teeth’ to Wilder play: Despite heavy third act, production of 1942 work stays fresh; By Dean Bevan - Special to the Journal-World; October 30, 2006 in print edition on B4; Guest director Karen Paisley and her cast have breathed more life into Thornton Wilder’s 1942 Pulitzer Prize-winner “The Skin of Our Teeth” than most productions even approach.

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