Archive for Thursday, June 7, 2007 / LJWorld.com

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3 questions with ... John Glassman, the new director of Douglas County Senior Services
Three questions with David Yoe, a student who takes classes at Johnson County Community College, and rides the bus back and forth to Lawrence

Births

Chats

Lt. Kari Wempe and Lt. Doug Woods: Chat about Wakarusa Festival law enforcement with Douglas County Sheriff’s officers

Obituaries

On the street

What are you most looking forward to at the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival?

Photo galleries

Preparing for Wakarusa Fest

Lawrence Raiders vs. K.C. Barnstormers

Four-ball Championship

Donna Adams' Garden

Podcasts

The Morning Rush: Topeka more environmentally active than Lawrence?

Polls

What do you think of Wal-Mart's latest plans for Sixth and Wakarusa?

Poll results

Response	Percent
It’s time to build		59%
Let the lawsuits continue		31%
Back to the drawing board		4%
Undecided		4%
Total	574

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6:00 a.m.

New Wal-Mart plans include native grass, recreational path: By Chad Lawhorn; June 6, 2007 in print edition on 1A; A native grass area, additional walkways, more landscaping and the use of natural building materials are among major changes to a new plan for a 99,840-square-foot Wal-Mart store at the northwestern corner of Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive.

10:43 a.m.

The gloves come off: By Eric Weslander; June 7, 2007 in print edition on 1B; Topeka is putting Lawrence to shame in an online competition to find America’s most environmentally conscious city, and it’s not afraid to do some taunting.

1:30 p.m.

Online chat

Chat about Wakarusa Festival law enforcement with Douglas County Sheriff's officers

June 7, 2007

Lt. Kari Wempe and Lt. Doug Woods of the Douglas County Sheriff's Department chat about security and their role at the upcoming Wakarusa Festival.

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4:00 p.m.

Singer-free band says music ‘speaks for itself’: By Jon Niccum; June 7, 2007 in print edition on 1D; When it comes to playing in bands, Eddie Roberts isn’t averse to lead singers. He doesn’t believe that they’re all preening prima donnas. “I’ve just never found a singer who seemed to be on the same wavelength,” says Roberts, guitarist, tambourine player and founder of The New Mastersounds. “Plus, it’s kind of nice to be lyricless.”

10:00 p.m.

Campus funding still not a fix-all: By Scott Rothschild; June 8, 2007 in print edition on 1A; A new plan to address a backlog of repairs at state universities hasn’t even started - and already calls for more money have been raised.

All stories

6News video: Family makes best of situation with lemonade stand: June 7, 2007; It started as a front-yard lemonade stand, and ten million dollars later, has grown into much more.
6News video: Trial date set for teacher accused of having sex with student: June 7, 2007; A former Lawrence High School teacher accused of having sex with a 15-year-old student waived her right to a preliminary hearing this morning.
6News video: Local couple literally has music festival in own backyard: By Haley Harrison; June 7, 2007; Thousands of concert goers descend on Lawrence and set up camp for the weekend, but one couple sets up camp not just for the entire festival - but permanently, for the year.
6News video: Early morning accident sends two to hospital: June 7, 2007; A motorcycle accident in western Douglas County this morning sends one person to the hospital via air ambulance.
6News video: Plans in place if severe weather strikes festival: By Haley Harrison; June 7, 2007; As rain clouds moved into the area, so did thousands of campers for this weekend’s fourth annual Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival.
6News video: Summer tradition returns to downtown corner: June 7, 2007; A 25-year tradition strums back into town this afternoon - the brown bag concert series kicked off a new season at 9th and Massachusetts streets this week.
6News video: Olathe man arrested in connection with slain teen: June 7, 2007; Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline says he is considering seeking the death penalty for the man suspected of killing an Overland Park teen.
6News video: Fight victim flown to KC area hospital: June 7, 2007; Early this morning in downtown Lawrence, one person was flown by emergency helicopter to a Kansas City area hospital after being injured in a fight.
6Sports video: Former KU golf wins KGA championship: June 7, 2007; Alvamar now, where the field of 80 has been narrowed to a final eight at Kansas Golf Association’s four-ball championship.
6News video: Outdoor film draws crowd of hundreds: June 7, 2007; The city kicks off another summer event right around the corner.
6News video: KU-JCCC connector still going despite summer slowness: June 7, 2007; The bus system designed to help students travel between KU and Johnson County Community College continues to thrive despite schools being on summer break.
6News Now: Morning motorcycle accident sends rider to hospital: June 7, 2007; In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, a motorcycle accident in western Douglas County sends one person to the hospital via air ambulance, and the latest weather forecast.
South Lawrence noise just the sound of gas being released: But the release wasn’t dangerous, an official with an area pipeline company said; By Chad Lawhorn; June 7, 2007; But the release wasn’t dangerous, an official with an area pipeline company said.
Lawrence area under tornado watch: Festival-goers advised to ‘hunker down’ in severe weather; By Steve Vockrodt; June 7, 2007; The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch this afternoon that includes Douglas, Franklin, Leavenworth and Johnson counties. The watch, which means weather conditions are favorable for producing storms that could produce tornado, is in effect until 10 p.m.
Wakarusa Fest blows into town: Light traffic greets music fans; By Mike Belt; June 7, 2007; The wind blew, the overcast sky hinted at rain and cars steadily streamed into Clinton Lake State Park this morning as thousands of music fans arrived for the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival.
Victim sent to the hospital after battery: By George Diepenbrock; June 7, 2007; One person was flown to a Kansas City area hospital after a reported battery around 12:30 this morning near 10th and Massachusetts streets.
Emergency crews responding to motorcycle accident: By George Diepenbrock; June 7, 2007; Douglas County Sheriff’s officers have said a 49-year-old Berryton woman was injured and flown to the Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., after a motorcycle accident this morning near the Douglas and Shawnee county line.
Ohio governor: Leave giant LeBron banner: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C5; Gov. Ted Strickland wants state transportation officials to back off any threat of removing a 10-story banner featuring Cavaliers star LeBron James.
Environmental intelligence?: By Jonathan V. Last - The Philadelphia Inquirer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B7; You’d think Democrats could nominate anyone - Lindsay Lohan, Rosie O’Donnell, even John Edwards - and win the White House in 2008. Because no matter who their nominee is, the pitch is the same: During George W. Bush’s watch, New York City was pummeled; New Orleans was destroyed; America became entangled in two wars, neither of which is going great; gas went over $3 a gallon; and the value of your home is now plummeting. Vote Democrat: How could things be worse?
Hoffman collects 500th save: Padres closer keeps adding to all-time record; Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C4; There was no doubt for whom the heavy metal bells were tolling - Trevor Hoffman and his 500 career saves.
Prisoner convicted in home break-in: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B3; A 31-year-old man already serving a prison sentence was convicted Wednesday in Douglas County District Court for a break-in at an Elm Street residence last year.
Cruel conditions: June 7, 2007 in print edition on B6; To the editor: Thank you, Lawrence Journal-World, for your “Puppy love” editorial of June 5. Unfortunately many people still aren’t aware of what a puppy mill is. They are mass breeding facilities or factory farms, if you will, for purebred dogs. The adult dogs live out their lives in wire cages producing litter after litter. When they are “used up,” they are either sold at auctions or killed on the premises.
Bannister lifts K.C. past Tribe: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C3; Brian Bannister has tried to imitate Paul Byrd. The Kansas City right-hander issued no walks in his second straight winning start, and newly promoted Joey Gathright gave the Royals an immediate boost in a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.
Late vote threatens immigration deal: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A3; The plan to overhaul the nation’s immigration system survived its most serious challenges Wednesday, when the Senate defeated amendments to disqualify hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants from legalization and to extend visas to hundreds of thousands more relatives of U.S. citizens and green-card holders.
Blood drive slated at LMH for next week: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B3; Community Blood Center will hold a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 15 in the Jayhawk Auditorium at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine.
Candidates not in touch with real world: By David Broder; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B6; The 18 presidential candidates - eight Democrats and 10 Republicans - who came to Saint Anselm College here for a pair of debates this week displayed a remarkable ability to ignore the real-world consequences of many of the policies they were advocating.
Shiite shrine district hit by twin bombings: By Kim Gamel - Associated Press Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A7; Twin car bombings struck intersections near Baghdad’s most revered Shiite shrine Wednesday. The military said the buildup of some 30,000 extra U.S. troops aimed at stopping such attacks is nearly complete but it could take up to two months for the newly arrived reinforcements to be fully effective.
Basic rights: June 7, 2007 in print edition on B6; To the editor: Now here is an interesting piece of news. The governor of Kansas has just vetoed legislation that would help protect viable, fully formed human babies capable of living outside the womb from being aborted.
Thomas Averill to give presentation: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on D2; The Kansas Authors Club will have a presentation by author and professor Thomas Averill for its meeting Saturday, which is open to the public.
Brownback optimistic about campaign: By George Diepenbrock; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B8; He’s “doing his best” to balance work as a Kansas representative and campaigning to become the next U.S. president. U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., stressed that message this morning during a short conference call with Kansas media when asked about missing several Senate votes since the session began in January.
The great divide: Scheib helps Raiders split; By Chuck Woodling; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C1; At times this spring, Hunter Scheib was so frustrated with his left-handed hitting that he abandoned that side of the plate altogether. “I struggled,” said Scheib, Free State High’s switch-hitting shortstop. “But the summer is a whole new season.”
Al-Qaida member in U.S. custody: By Pauline Jelinek - Associated Press Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A6; A suspected al-Qaida terrorist and leader of the Islamic group that ruled part of Somalia last year was captured and taken to the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Pentagon said Wednesday in Washington. He was identified as Abdullahi Sudi Arale.
Successful transplant: Lawrence gardener inspired by time in Southwest; By Jennifer Oldridge; June 7, 2007 in print edition on D1; Donna Adams so loved her Southwestern-style home in Sedona, Ariz., that she rebuilt it in western Lawrence on a hill overlooking Lake Alvamar. Her love of plants also made the move to the Midwest. “I had my first row of zinnias when I was 6. I cannot imagine not being surrounded by flowers,” she says. “Gardening is just good … for your soul. It feels good to dig.
Lawrence appraiser reappointed to board: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A8; Tim Keller has been reappointed to the Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Keller, president of Keller & Associates Inc. in Lawrence, will serve his second three-year term on the board.
Police arrest suspect in death of missing teen: 18-year-old’s body found in park; By Maria Sudekum Fisher - Associated Press Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A1; An Olathe man has been arrested in the abduction and death of 18-year-old Kelsey Smith, whose body was found Wednesday in a Missouri park.
$7.5M in tornado aid OK’d: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B3; The first, $7.5 million installment of the state’s relief package for Greensburg and other tornado-damaged towns was authorized Wednesday by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and legislative leaders.
Lawrence Datebook: June 7, 2007 in print edition on B2
LHS student elected leader at Girls State: By Scott Girard; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B2; A Lawrence High School student on Wednesday was elected lieutenant governor at Sunflower Girls State. Rachel Van Horn, who will be a senior in the fall, was elected to the second-highest office in the Girls State mock demonstration of a state government, held this week on the Kansas University campus.
7 KU students, grads earn Fulbright awards: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B3; Seven Kansas University students and recent graduates have received Fulbright awards to study and research abroad during the 2007-08 academic year.
Bus buster: Major cuts in the service would be a huge blow to Lawrence’s public transit system.; J-W Editorials; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B6; With many tough budget decisions on the table this year, Lawrence city commissioners will be forced to look at all options to trim spending and staff. It’s all a matter of priorities, of course, but it seems like the wrong time to cut services provided by the T public transit system.
Surgeries begin to separate twins: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A3; Doctors began the first in a series of high-risk surgeries Wednesday to separate 3-year-old twin girls joined at the head.
Author, journalist to give book signing: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on D2; Author Jeff Goodell will give a reading and book-signing for his work “Big Coal: The Dirty Secret behind America’s Energy Future,” at 4 p.m. Saturday.
Jayhawks advance at NCAA Outdoor: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C3; Six Kansas University track-and-field athletes qualified for the finals on the first day of the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Julius Jiles set a school record in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 13.66 seconds.
Marine loses appeal in military protest case: By Heather Hollingsworth - Associated Press Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B2; An Iraq war veteran who wore his uniform at a protest lost his appeal Wednesday for a new hearing.
Lawrence competing to be All-America City: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B1; The competition is under way in Lawrence’s quest to be named an All-America City.
Teams mimic stem cells with skin cells: By Malcolm Ritter - Associated Press Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A3; In a leap forward for stem cell research, three independent teams of scientists reported Wednesday that they have produced the equivalent of embryonic stem cells in mice using skin cells without the controversial destruction of embryos.
It’s official: Green becomes Dolphins’ QB: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C1; Trent Green swallowed hard, then tried to list every Miami Dolphins starting quarterback since Dan Marino’s retirement seven seasons ago. It took him a minute, but he eventually got most of the 10 names right.
Whale rescue efforts cost at least $240,000: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A3; Although analysts haven’t finished calculating the total cost of rerouting two humpback whales that strayed into the Delta last month, the bill to taxpayers is in the six figures.
D.C. lobbyist to lead Kansas Chamber: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A8; A Washington, D.C., lobbyist and Kansas University graduate is coming back to her home state to lead its largest business advocacy group. Amy J. Blankenbiller starts July 16 as president of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, the organization announced Wednesday.
On the record: June 7, 2007 in print edition on B2
Death toll: June 7, 2007 in print edition on B6; To the editor: After taking part in a small demonstration against the Iraq war and recruiting in our high schools, I’ve been thinking about public opinion. Despite the fact that a minority of U.S. citizens think the war was justified and only a small minority think the war is being pursued competently, and despite the fact that the nation voted quite clearly for an end to the war - despite all this, the war goes on and has received full funding for another year.
Alternative perennials, annuals beautify eco-friendly garden: By Stan Ring; June 7, 2007 in print edition on D2; As Kansans become more conscious of the effects our daily routines have on the environment, some are getting rid of their turf grass and pursuing other uses of their property that rely on less-thirsty native plants or even vegetables, fruit and other edibles.
Rare Middle East cyclone pounds Oman, heads for Iran: By Saeed al-Nahdy - Associated Press Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A6; Cyclone Gonu battered Oman’s coast Wednesday with fierce winds and torrential rains, forcing thousands from their homes and shutting down oil installations before heading toward the world’s most important crude oil tanker route.
Democrats want to cut funds for missile system: By Renee Schoof - McClatchy Newspapers; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A6; Congressional Democrats want to stop the Bush administration from pouring concrete for a proposed ballistic-missile defense system in Europe that’s riled U.S.-Russia relations this week at the Group of Eight summit in Germany.
Class of 1957 marks 50 years with reunion: By Sarah Van Dalsem; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B1; Being featured in Life magazine for starting a winning football tradition at Lawrence High School was just one highlight for the school’s 1957 graduating class. Members of the class, which had 209 students, will reminisce about the good old days this weekend during a class reunion. A total of 94 alumni are registered to attend.
KU theater students from Lawrence honored: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on D2; Outstanding students and participants in Kansas University’s film and theater department were honored recently with awards and scholarships.
Giuliani, McCain to skip Iowa polls: By Craig Gordon - Newsday; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A4; Rudolph Giuliani bailed out of a critical early voting test in Iowa on Wednesday - a sign of his relative weakness in the first-caucus state - but was spared from political embarrassment when Republican presidential rival John McCain pulled out, too.
Mangino talks up his squad: Coach: Jayhawks ‘enthusiastic bunch’; By Ryan Wood; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C1; With no pads being popped and no footballs being thrown around, all Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino really can do this time of year is talk about his 2007 team. He did just that in Wichita on Wednesday, speaking at a KU football reception held at the Hyatt Regency.
JaRon Rush won’t coach after all: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C3; JaRon Rush won’t be on Jeff Boschee’s coaching staff at The Barstow School in Kansas City, Mo., after all, according to Head of School Art Atkison.
Hybrids get lousy mileage: By Kevin McDonough; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A2; You know an entertainment genre is in trouble when hybrids pop up. And I’m not talking about those high-mileage cars. Just what is “Pirate Master” (7 p.m., CBS) but an odd attempt to combine “Survivor” with the allure of a certain movie franchise? Like many mash-ups, it’s a mess.
Effort launched to keep tobacco away from minors: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B2; Worried that Kansas could lose federal anti-tobacco dollars for the second time in five years, two state agencies have launched a new effort to keep stores from selling cigarettes and other products to minors.
Iraqi murder suspect charged in Kansas following gun purchases: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A7; An Iraqi citizen wanted for murder in Iraq was charged with making false statements on federal forms when he purchased two handguns at a Wichita pawn shop, U.S. Attorney Eric Melgren said Wednesday.
Lawrence lemonade sales to go toward cancer research: By George Diepenbrock; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B2; About two dozen volunteers - a few of them children with cancer - will operate two Lawrence lemonade stands Friday and Saturday to raise money for cancer research.
Sunni group declares truce with al-Qaida: By John Ward Anderson - The Washington Post; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A7; A Sunni insurgent group that waged a deadly street battle last week against the rival group al-Qaida in Iraq in a Sunni neighborhood of west Baghdad announced Wednesday that the two forces had declared a cease-fire.
Armed man robs bank in middle of the day: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B1; A man with a handgun robbed a bank Wednesday in Edgerton.
Singer-free band says music ‘speaks for itself’: By Jon Niccum; June 7, 2007 in print edition on D1; When it comes to playing in bands, Eddie Roberts isn’t averse to lead singers. He doesn’t believe that they’re all preening prima donnas. “I’ve just never found a singer who seemed to be on the same wavelength,” says Roberts, guitarist, tambourine player and founder of The New Mastersounds. “Plus, it’s kind of nice to be lyricless.”
Bush accountability is gone: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B7; Somebody owes me a Diet Coke. That’s what was at stake in a wager a gentleman and I made over dinner at a restaurant in Baton Rouge.
Firm sold to national brokerage: All workers can remain at 3 offices in Kansas; By Mark Fagan; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A8; Charlton Manley Inc., a Lawrence-based independent insurance agency that has grown through more than two dozen mergers and acquisitions since 1861, itself is being sold to a national insurance brokerage. The agency announced Wednesday that it would be sold July 1 to Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co., of Glen Allen, Va.
Nadal sweeps Moya, advances to semis: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C2; Friend or foe, mentor or up-and-comer, Rafael Nadal treats everyone on the other side of the net at the French Open with the same amount of courtesy. He beats them, soundly and quickly.
Kansan on flight of TB scare: By Gena Terlizzi; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B3; When Megan Starnes traveled overseas last month as part of a study abroad program at the University of South Carolina, the Kansas native never imagined she was on the same airplane as a man with a deadly strain of tuberculosis.
Residents travel to Germany for celebration of sister cities: By Steve Vockrodt; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B1; About 20 Lawrence residents felt at home in their sister city Eutin, Germany. They ate Kansas City-style barbecue, sang “Home on the Range” and drank German beer Wednesday night during a welcome party. The party served as a reaffirmation of the bond between the two cities. It also couldn’t have had better timing.
Bush tries to downplay differences at G-8 summit: By Terence Hunt - Associated Press Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A6; After a torrent of sharp exchanges, President Bush tried to stop a steep slide in relations with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday by saying Russia is not a menace to Europe despite a threat to aim missiles at the West.
James, Cleveland have arrived: 22-year-old phenom lifts franchise from dark days; By Tom Withers - Associated Press Sports Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C5; Headphones tilted back on his head, LeBron James walked the Cleveland Cavaliers through the shadowy tunnel and into the arena’s gleaming lights - and their first NBA finals. “We’re here now!” James shouted. He brought them.
There’s hype, then there are the Spurs: By Mark Heisler - Los Angeles Times; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C5; LeBron who? Real greatness is at hand, all right, it’s just not the hype ABC and Nike are peddling.
D-Day dog tag finally returns home: By Kristin M. Hall - Associated Press Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A4; When tens of thousands of U.S. and Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, determined to turn the tide of World War II, Pvt. William Bernice Clark was among them. Just 20 years old, he died there, like thousands of his comrades.
Security freeze can chill identity theft: By Michelle Singletary; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A8; A recent warning from the Internal Revenue Service raises the question of when it is wise to consider placing a security freeze on your credit files. The IRS warning focused on a bogus e-mail intended to fool taxpayers into believing they were under investigation by the agency’s criminal division.
Incident on popemobile raises security concerns: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A6; A German man jumped a security barrier and grabbed the back of Pope Benedict XVI’s open popemobile before being swarmed by security guards Wednesday - reviving a debate over whether the pontiff needs stronger protection during his public audiences.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: June 7, 2007 in print edition on B6
TB hearings reveal conflicts, shortfalls: By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A3; The globe-trotting tuberculosis patient moved up his flight to Europe after health officials urged him to stay put - but the Atlanta lawyer, in defiant testimony from his hospital room Wednesday, insisted he wasn’t ducking anyone.
The gloves come off: Lawrence, Topeka go toe-to-toe over who’s ‘greener’; By Eric Weslander; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B1; Topeka is putting Lawrence to shame in an online competition to find America’s most environmentally conscious city, and it’s not afraid to do some taunting.
Downtown welcomes back weekly concerts: By Chad Lawhorn; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B1; It will be much sweeter music than the sound of a jackhammer. Despite being surrounded by construction work related to the downtown waterline replacement program, the city’s annual Brown Bag Concert Series will kick off today. The concert series - which has been a Lawrence tradition for more than two decades - will run from noon to 1 p.m. in front of the U.S. Bank Tower building.
Barker ends half-century on air: By Sandy Cohen - Associated Press Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A2; Bob Barker maintained a smile on his face throughout the final show as he bid goodbye after 35 years as host of “The Price Is Right” and 50 years of daytime TV. But he got misty-eyed afterward while speaking to reporters.
People in the news: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A2; ¢ ‘Jericho’ wins reprieve¢ Trebek still having fun¢ Richie fears going to jail
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: June 7, 2007 in print edition on B6
Horoscopes: June 7, 2007 in print edition on B5
Former MU coach lands job: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C2; Former Duke player and Missouri coach Quin Snyder has been hired as head coach of the Austin Toros of the NBA Developmental League.
Taiwan dumped for ties with China: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A6; President Oscar Arias announced Wednesday that Costa Rica has broken diplomatic ties with Taiwan and established relations with China, delivering a blow to Taiwan’s fragile international standing.Arias said Costa Rica needed to strengthen ties with China to attract foreign investment.
Van Gundy visits Kings, will weigh options: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C5; The Sacramento Kings might have moved to the top of Stan Van Gundy’s list of suitors.
Keegan: Pollard not mane attraction: By Tom Keegan; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C1; After falling one series short with the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers, Scot Pollard has made it to the NBA finals, and his mane is not even the one getting the most attention. Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Drew Gooden, who arrived at Kansas University when Pollard was in his third NBA season, these days sports one large patch at the back of his neck on an otherwise bald dome.
Golfers frustrated by bluster: By Jason Elmquist; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C1; It was a windy Wednesday for golfers in the Kansas Golf Association Four-Ball Championship at Alvamar Golf Club. The harsh gusts - at times reaching 50 mph - didn’t make any friends and even received a not-so-kind nickname from Adam Blue.
Festival ready to rock: Wakarusa kicks off 4-day event; By Steve Vockrodt; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B1; The four-day Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival, which in years past has brought thousands of people - and positive and negative attention - to the area, strikes the first chord at 8 a.m. today at Clinton Lake. And with so many activities going on during the festival, organizers don’t want participants to forget about the festival’s main attraction.
Environmental scorecard rates Lawrence, Topeka: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A4; Topeka may have had the edge this week in an online promotion geared at finding the country’s “greenest” city, but here’s how the cities stack up in other environmental areas.
2 more NATO soldiers killed: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A6; Afghanistan’s recent spate of violence claimed the lives of two more NATO soldiers Wednesday, while the death toll in June among militants rose to 200. NATO did not provide the soldiers’ nationalities or specify where the fighting took place.
Twins find success with long ball: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C4; Nick Punto, Michael Cuddyer and Jason Bartlett homered, and Kevin Slowey lasted long enough to get his first major-league victory as Minnesota beat the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
Magic officially release Donovan: Coach to return to Florida; news conference this morning; Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C2; Billy Donovan is out in Orlando, and his cold feet could cost both him and the Magic. The Magic finally let Donovan out of a $5.5 million annual deal late Wednesday night after news broke days ago he was having second thoughts.
Book Swap to feature Journal-World columnist: June 7, 2007 in print edition on B3; Womanspirit Connection, a local interfaith spiritual network for women, will have a “Book Swap” fundraiser at 7 p.m. today at Milton’s, 920 Mass.
Silencing the doubters: Truex’s Dover win shows DEI can survive without Earnhardt; By Jim Utter - McClatchy Newspapers; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C6; In many ways Martin Truex Jr. couldn’t have picked a better time to shine. The 27-year-old native of Mayetta, N.J., earned his first Nextel Cup Series victory last weekend at Dover (Del.) International Speedway and Dale Earnhardt Inc.’s first Cup win since May 2006, when teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. won at Richmond, Va.
County Commission meeting canceled: J-W Staff Reports; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B1; Wednesday night’s Douglas County Commission meeting was canceled after the only item on the agenda was pulled.
Commodities: June 7, 2007 in print edition on A8
Sheriff: Vick possibly involved: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C2; People have told investigators that Michael Vick was involved in a dogfighting operation at a house he owns in Surry County, the sheriff said Wednesday, and Vick will be charged if investigators can find evidence backing those claims.
Power outage caused by winds: By Steve Vockrodt; June 7, 2007 in print edition on B3; Strong southerly winds caused at least 2,500 Douglas County residents to lose electricity Wednesday afternoon. A majority of the power outage was in central Lawrence, where traffic lights were out on some stretches of Ninth and Sixth streets east of Iowa Street.
Ducks win mighty prize: Anaheim secures Stanley Cup with Game 5 win; By Ira Podell - Associated Press Sports Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C8; The Anaheim Ducks were born on the silver screen and came of age by capturing the shiniest of silver cups. They dropped the mighty from their name, but not their game and skated off with the first Stanley Cup championship in California history.
Russian cosmonauts complete spacewalk: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A6; Two Russian cosmonauts spent more than five hours outside the international space station Wednesday, laying cable and installing protective panels to guard against space debris.
Ford wins most awards in quality rankings: Associated Press; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A3; Ford supplanted Toyota as the leader of the pack in initial quality rankings, taking the top spot in five of 19 segments in the 2007 survey by J.D. Power and Associates, released Wednesday.
Niedermayer named MVP: By Beth Harris - Associated Press Sports Writer; June 7, 2007 in print edition on C8; Anaheim’s Scott Niedermayer skated off with a hefty silver trophy of his own after Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals. Then he and the rest of the Ducks took turns hoisting the biggest prize in hockey.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: June 7, 2007 in print edition on B6
Horsemen, sheriff’s officers catch elusive wild stallion after hourslong chase: By George Diepenbrock & Mike Belt; June 7, 2007 in print edition on A1; Douglas County’s version of sasquatch has been found. A wild stallion had been sighted several times in the past eight months around county roads east of Vinland, and neighbors have said the horse had been loose for about five years. An organized search began Tuesday when a group of horsemen and Douglas County Sheriff’s officers caught the elusive wild horse after several hours.

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