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Erricka Faith, 2, left, watches as her mother, Linda Faith, Ozawkie, holds Erricka's twin brother, Tres, up to kiss an enlarged photo - a Flat Daddy - of Faith's husband and the children's father, Richard Faith, a private first class in the Kansas

Lawrence resident and landscaper George Osborne is pictured in his garden earlier this month, surrounded by fall blooms he chose for their fiery colors. Coleus are pictured in the forefront

The garden of Lawrence resident and landscaper George Osborne

"Red Stem Thalias

George Osborne employs yellow mums to brighten his property, but he also uses more exotic blooms, such as yellow lantana and copper leaf acalypha wilkesiana

The garden of Lawrence resident and landscaper George Osborne has a variety of blooms: towering red stem thalia, datura, Mexican heather and more

Golfers, from left, Brian Scherling, Overland Park; Michael Nicolotti, Lawrence; Ryan Wedel, Overland Park; and Dick Barton, Lawrence, prepare to tee off Thursday on hole one of Alvamar Country Club

Mike Reeves, left, watches as Jesse Nguyen, both of Lawrence, tees off Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007 on hole one of Alvamar Country Club

Rob Gremminger, from left, of Shawnee, David Nimz, of Overland Park, and Krystal Parker of Olathe, talk about a fairway Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007 at Alvamar Country Club

Dennis Bixby and his wife, Denise Bixby, hope to see adjustments in the state's vehicular homicide law

Lawrence High's Rex Hargis, right, advances the ball around a Shawnee Mission East defender. The Lions fell to the Lancers, 2-0, Thursday, October 11, at Youth Sports, Inc

Lt. Jon Hawkins of LAwrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical Station 2 helps escort fifth-graders Chelsea Tebe, center, and Kalim Dowdell from the Safety House as artificial smoke billows from the door during a demonstration Thursday at Pinckney School

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Undecided		0%
Total	551

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6:00 a.m.

Coal plant under fire: By Scott Rothschild; October 11, 2007 in print edition on 1A; A coalition Wednesday slammed the proposed coal-fueled electric plants in western Kansas, saying the project would hurt the environment and economy. In a news conference on the steps of the Capitol, representatives of several groups urged Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Roderick Bremby to reject the proposal.

9:00 a.m.

City shuts homeless camp on bank of Kansas River: By Mike Belt; October 11, 2007 in print edition on 5A; Gary Crook sat on the edge of a concrete slab under a blue plastic canopy Wednesday afternoon and watched as a Lawrence city employee nailed a sign to a nearby tree. A police officer stood nearby.Another camp used by homeless people was being shut down. “I’m leaving tonight,” said Crook, 31.

Video: City leaders work to remove homeless people along Kansas River

1:00 p.m.

Journalist leads novel life: By Terry Rombeck; October 11, 2007 in print edition on 1C; Presumably, Jim Lehrer could go pretty much anywhere to write his novels. He punches out a few pages each morning at his Washington, D.C., office, where he is executive editor for the long-running program “NewsHour.” But when he wants to really put a dent in an upcoming novel, he flies to Kansas to stay in Wichita’s Old Town district and eat at steakhouses.

4:00 p.m.

Family asks Legislature to toughen vehicular homicide law: By Scott Rothschild; October 11, 2007; The Bixbys say Ricardo Flores, 21, should have been charged with vehicular homicide, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a $2,500 fine. Leavenworth County Attorney Frank Kohl, however refused to pursue the charge.

Audio clips: Bixby testimony

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6Sports video: KU defensive line spreading their wings: October 11, 2007; Last season, the Kansas defense was inexperienced. This year, the ‘Hawks have forced crucial turnovers and earned the title of the No. 1 defense in the Big 12.
6News video: Heritage area plans are being made: October 11, 2007; It’s been a year since Douglas County and 40 other eastern Kansas and western Missouri counties received a national heritage designation because of their Civil War era history.
6News video: Bert Nash fund-raiser brings dignitaries back to Lawrence: October 11, 2007; Former U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum Baker and former North Carolina coach Dean Smith headline the Bert Nash fund-raiser with the theme “KU in the ‘50s.”
6Sports video: Lady Jayhawks have postseason ambitions: October 11, 2007; Year four of the Bonnie Henderson experiment begins for the Kansas women’s basketball next month. The goal for this year: Qualify for the NCAA Tournament.
6News video: Family of slain teen want legislators to tighten vehicular homicide laws: By Haley Harrison; October 11, 2007; Tragedy altered the lives of a Tonganoxie couple. The man who caused a Valentine’s Day accident that killed Amanda Bixby paid a fine and served only a probation for his actions. Bixby’s parents want the state’s vehicular homicide laws changed.
6Sports video: KU looking to open with stronger plays: October 11, 2007; When it comes to opening football games with an offensive statement, the Jayhawks have underachieved in almost every way.
6News video: Transportation 2030 committee looks at traffic jams: October 11, 2007; A group of transportation planners brainstorm ways to reduce congestion on Lawrence streets.
6Sports video: Free State enters district play with moment: October 11, 2007; District play comes at a great time for the Firebirds football team. Free State beat Shawnee Mission on the road, which gives the team a huge boost.
6Sports video: Eudora finishes in third at Frontier League Championships: October 11, 2007; The Frontier League spent the afternoon crowning the area cross country champions.
6News video: Shopping for Christmas in October: October 11, 2007; Christmas, shopping anyway, is coming early this year as retailers try to get a head start on an expected chill in winter sales. But are shoppers ready for the change in seasons?
6News video: Pinckney Elementary students learn about fire safety: By Lindsey Slater; October 11, 2007; The Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical team is meeting in smoke-filled rooms to teach students about fire safety.
6News video: Late-night accident explained: October 11, 2007; Last night’s accident that injured several members of Lawrence family was the result of a stuck accelerator.
Coal plant under fire: Protesters push KDHE to reject project; By Scott Rothschild; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A1; A coalition Wednesday slammed the proposed coal-fueled electric plants in western Kansas, saying the project would hurt the environment and economy. In a news conference on the steps of the Capitol, representatives of several groups urged Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Roderick Bremby to reject the proposal.
6News Now: Father testifies on vehicular homicide law: October 11, 2007; In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, Dennis Bixby, father of a girl killed in a Valentine’s Day crash, ask for tightened laws dealing with vehicular homicide, and KU Hospital ranks in the top five academic medical centers in the country.
Family asks Legislature to toughen vehicular homicide law: By Scott Rothschild; October 11, 2007; The Bixbys say Ricardo Flores, 21, should have been charged with vehicular homicide, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a $2,500 fine. Leavenworth County Attorney Frank Kohl, however refused to pursue the charge.
Excellence in Commerce awards given: By Mark Fagan; October 11, 2007; Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, BG Consultants, Hallmark Cards Inc. and 23rd Street Brewery are winners of this year’s local Excellence in Commerce awards, sponsored by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
KU tops Big 12 preseason men’s hoops poll: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007; By receiving 10 of a possible 12 first place votes, Kansas University came out on top Thursday when the Big 12 released its preseason men’s basketball poll, voted on by the league head coaches.
KU Hospital ranked fifth nationally: In the three years UHC has been creating this ranking, KU has moved up from 33rd; By Jonathan Kealing; October 11, 2007; “This is a tribute to the teamwork of physicians, nurses, and other health care staff who focused on how to deliver the best care possible to the patient. This kind of recognition only comes when the commitment to deliver the highest level of patient care is the priority of everyone at the hospital,” KU Hospital CEO Bob Page said in a statement.
Ripe for success: Post, point key positions for KU; By Chuck Woodling; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B1; Buying a vowel may be a chore for Krysten Boogaard, but certainly easier than growing up with four older brothers. “It was a challenge every day,” Boogaard said Wednesday. “They would wrestle around and I’d get in the middle of it.” But not anymore. “They can’t do that today,” Boogaard said with a smile, “because I’m bigger than they are.”
Allen Fieldhouse set for another facelift: By Gary Bedore; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B1; Allen Fieldhouse, which was spruced up prior to the 2005-06 basketball season, will undergo another facelift next spring. At least that’s the plan if Kansas University’s athletic department can raise $15 million targeted for building improvements. “This is a labor of love,” KU associate athletic director Jim Marchiony said of continually bettering the hoops palace that opened in 1955.
In NL, West best for a change: Rockies, D’backs typify young, talented division; Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B4; It’s the NL Worst no more. The National League teams out West, the subject of ridicule just two seasons ago, are young, talented and they work cheap, at least relatively so in the world of major-league baseball.
Commentary: Two sides to Johnson-Green story: By Jim Litke - Associated Press Sports Columnist; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B2; NFL players dine on their knees. Not literally, of course, but every one of them understands a working set of wheels is essential to put food on the table. That was the rationale Houston defensive tackle Travis Johnson offered for taunting Miami quarterback Trent Green shortly after the two collided and Green lay on the field unconscious.
Lawrence Datebook: October 11, 2007 in print edition on A4; Events around Lawrence.
Environment gets star status: By Joel Stein - Special to the Los Angeles Times; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A11; Of all the horrific changes that global warming is causing, none is quite as bad as the fact that we have to stop making fun of Ed Begley Jr. It’s like finding out that Larry Craig has been diagnosed with restless leg syndrome.
Keller ready for history: Veteran to set Busch starts record; By Jim Utter - McClatchy Newspapers; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B6; NASCAR Busch Series veteran Jason Keller will attempt to make his 418th start in Friday night’s Dollar General 300, which would break the series record he holds with Tommy Houston. Keller, 37, took some time recently to reflect on some of the most memorable moments of his career.
Rail traffic resumes after chemical leak: By Erin Castaneda; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A4; A train tank car that leaked a toxic chemical while traveling through Franklin County on Tuesday did not harm anyone and railroad traffic has resumed. The railroad crossings at Kansas Highway 68 and Colorado Road in Pomona were closed from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday, said Steve Forsberg, general director of public affairs for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.
People in the news: Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B10; ¢ Release of Britney Spears album moved up¢ Bobby Brown recovering from mild heart attack¢ Dozens suspended for peek at Clooney info¢ Esquire names 2007 ‘Sexiest Woman Alive’ ¢ Chan’s son wants his own identity in movies¢ Queen Elizabeths chat about smelly old England
Board urges more money for teachers, kindergarten: Additional $26 million would be needed for next school year; By Scott Rothschild; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A1; Kansas school officials have recommended increases in public school funding for the next two years to boost teacher salaries and phase in full-day kindergarten. The cost would be an additional $26 million in the next school year on top of a $122 million increase already approved by legislators. And the measure would require a $144 million increase in the 2009-10 school year.
SLT controversy grips County Commission: By Mike Belt; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A5; A letter from Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinaug responding to questions from a federal highway official about the South Lawrence Trafficway drew mostly criticism Wednesday night.One of the critics was County Commissioner Charles Jones.
Study: Children often lack proper medical care: By Tony Pugh - McClatchy Newspapers; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A1; In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that America’s children received appropriate medical care only 46 percent of the time when they visit health professionals, faring even worse than adults and raising serious questions about the quality of care delivered by the world’s most expensive health system.
Security companies under Iraqi microscope: By Steven R. Hurst - Associated Press Writer; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A9; Iraqi officials demanded answers of an Australian-owned security company blamed in the killing of two Iraqi Christian women laid to rest Wednesday amid rising calls for a crackdown on private bodyguards used by the U.S. government.
Police investigate source of noose on professor’s door: By Adam Goldman - Associated Press Writer; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A9; Hundreds of Columbia University teachers and students voiced outrage Wednesday over a noose found hanging from a black professor’s office door, while police investigated if it was the work of disgruntled students or a colleague.
Crimson queens: Japanese maples royalty in autumn’s colorful court; By Jennifer Oldridge; October 11, 2007 in print edition on C1; There’s nothing quite like the colors from mums, berries and trees whose leaves metamorphose from green to ochre, rust and burgundy each autumn in Lawrence. But perhaps the brightest star in this fall extravaganza is the Japanese maple. Sporting intense crimson and orange leaves, the tree scarcely can be surpassed in the season’s onslaught.
KU Collegium Musicum plans performance: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007 in print edition on C2; Kansas University’s Vocal and Instrumental Collegium Musicum will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 in Swarthout Recital Hall of Murphy Hall.
Author to give book signing: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007 in print edition on C2; Cynthia Dennis, author of a political memoir, “The Sunflower Sinner,” will sign books at 2 p.m. Oct. 21 at Borders, 700 N.H.
KU graduate to discuss new novel: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007 in print edition on C2; Author Laura Moriarty, a Kansas University graduate, will read from and discuss her new novel, “The Rest of Her Life,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Owens Audio-Visual Room on the Baker University campus.
Good places to stash your rainy-day cash: By Michelle Singletary; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B12; Krista Swetz and her husband are just a few months away from reaching a money milestone. The Maryland couple soon will have saved the three months’ worth of living expenses I’m always telling folks to have stashed away in case of an emergency.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: October 11, 2007 in print edition on A10; A request for $14.5 million in federal funds for area flood protection work such as Perry Lake, Clinton Lake and local levees was made in Washington by Lawrence mayor John Emick. Emick headed a sizable local delegation seeking the funds.
Horoscopes: October 11, 2007 in print edition on B10; This year unusual creativity marks your life. Many people see you as an endless source of ideas and fun. You make others think that it is easy to come up with answers and solutions. If you are single, you radiate, and others respond accordingly. This year comfort will be primary in choosing a sweetie.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: October 11, 2007 in print edition on A10; From the Lawrence Daily World of Oct. 11, 1907: “The state photographers’ convention is closing today after a wide range of outstanding photo displays. More than 100 were involved. Next year the convention will be in Topeka, which can look forward to a good experience because of the many displays open to the public.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: October 11, 2007 in print edition on A10; The City Commission was planning a public study session to discuss a proposed historic preservation ordinance for Lawrence.
Soldiers shouldn’t face second battle at home: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A10; Permit me a modest request: Leave the soldiers alone. What with refereeing the factions in a fractured foreign land and trying not to get killed by roadside bombs, they would seem to have enough on their plates. Is it really fair to ask them to take incoming rounds from Rush Limbaugh and MoveOn.org?
Thompson not dominating GOP field: By David Broder; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A10; Fred Thompson did not disgrace himself in his first formal debate as a Republican presidential candidate, but he also did not dominate the stage full of White House hopefuls in Dearborn, Mich., on Tuesday.
Quit fussing: October 11, 2007 in print edition on A11; To the editor: I just read your editorial in Monday’s paper. Barring illness, injury or unforeseeable circumstances, I fully intend to be in Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 24, to watch the KU-MU game. I will be wearing my bluest Kansas University attire as I cheer and support our KU football team.
Judge: Lawmakers must correct marriage law: Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A2; An error in a new law that allows Arkansans of any age - even toddlers - to marry with parental consent must be fixed by lawmakers, not an independent commission authorized to correct typos, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Testaverde could start Sunday for Panthers: By Mike Cranston - Associated Press Sports Writer; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B7; Vinny Testaverde won the Heisman Trophy the same year his new Carolina teammate Dwayne Jarrett was born. He was the No. 1 overall pick eight years before the Panthers entered the NFL.
Soyuz rocket carries 3 to space station: Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A2; A Russian spacecraft soared from the Kazakh steppe toward the international space station Wednesday, carrying a Malaysian, a Russian, and Peggy Whitson, the American who will become the first woman to command the orbital outpost.
German wins Nobel Prize on birthday: Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A2; A German scientist received a startling present Wednesday on his 71st birthday: a $1.5 million Nobel Prize to honor his groundbreaking studies of how chemical reactions take place on surfaces.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital exceeds $8 million fundraising goal: By Laura McHugh; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A1; A $500,000 donation this week pushed the Lawrence Memorial Hospital capital campaign past its $8 million goal. “We just applaud the generosity of the community. We’ll all be the beneficiaries of good health care services for years to come,” said Sandy Praeger, Kansas insurance commissioner and co-chairwoman for the campaign.
UAW reaches tentative pact with Chrysler, ratifies GM deal: By Dee-Ann Durbin and Tom Krisher - Associated Press Writers; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A2; Armed with two agreements - and with two brief strikes to show its muscle - the United Auto Workers union now turns to Ford, which could be the toughest bargainer yet because of its weakened financial position.
State budget sees $41M windfall: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A3; The state collected nearly $41 million more than expected in September. It’s good news for legislators and state officials as they work on budget proposals for lawmakers to consider next year.
On the record: October 11, 2007 in print edition on A4; A 20-year-old Lawrence woman reported an aggravated burglary and theft to Lawrence police on Sunday. She reported two HP computer laptops stolen. The estimated value is $2,400. The incident occurred between 11:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:25 a.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of Alabama Street.
5,000 Palestinians may stay in West Bank: Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A2; Israel will grant residency permits to 5,000 Palestinians who have been living in the West Bank on expired visitors’ visas, officials said Wednesday, in a new gesture to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Torre’s fate might not be decided until next week: Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B4; Deciding Joe Torre’s fate might take the New York Yankees longer than their playoff run. Meetings on the manager’s future won’t start until Friday at the earliest and might not even begin until next week. Even the site of the sessions hasn’t been definitely set, although they probably will take place at the team’s spring training complex in Tampa, Fla.
Bras Across Kaw to raise awareness: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A3; To increase awareness about breast cancer and the preventable measures women can take to detect it, area businesses are collecting bras to hang across the Kansas River. Sponsors are asking women to donate their bras to help the cause.
Fan support: October 11, 2007 in print edition on A11; To the editor: Kansas University’s victory in Manhattan on Saturday, the first since 1989, was, needless to say, a very exciting and well deserved victory. Even though KU’s football team won on the field, I am still very impressed by Wildcat fans and their knowledge and pure love of football. I think KU fans can learn a great deal from their Wildcat neighbors and how to create a true “home field advantage.”
Motorcyclists required to wear protective gear: Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A9; Tropical Puerto Rico will require motorcycle drivers to wear protective jackets, gloves, long pants and boots as part of a strict safety law signed by the governor of the U.S. commonwealth on Wednesday.
Landis will appeal ruling: Cyclist taking final step to keep Tour title; Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B2; Floyd Landis will appeal his doping case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, his last chance to retain his 2006 Tour de France title.
Parliamentary ballot set for early January: Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A9; Pakistan’s government said Wednesday that parliamentary elections will be in early January, setting the stage for a test of President Gen. Pervez Musharraf’s campaign to rally moderates against rising Islamic militancy.
Panel approves Armenian genocide resolution: Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A9; A House panel defied President Bush on Wednesday and approved a measure that he said would damage U.S. goals in the Middle East.
Our town sports: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B3; Lawrence Mavs, a club volleyball team for girls ages 11-15, will conduct tryouts Nov. 4 at the Robinson Center on the Kansas University campus. Teams will train and compete from November through March. For information, call Kathy Kelly at (913) 383-2636 or Karen Schonewise at 842-0647.
Regulators to encourage pro-conservation policies: Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A7; State regulators said Wednesday that they will pursue policies to promote energy conservation, but they’re not planning to impose mandates on utilities.
Study: Irregular verbs don’t last: By Denise Gellene - Los Angeles Times; October 11, 2007; Tracing the evolution of English verbs over 1,200 years - from the Old English of “Beowulf” to the modern English of “The Princess Diaries” - researchers have found that the majority of irregular verbs have gone the way of Grendel, felled by the linguistic equivalent of natural selection.
Student opens fire at school: By Joe Milicia - Associated Press Writer; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A9; When Asa H. Coon got suspended for fighting on Monday, this was the 14-year-old’s response to his schoolmates: “I got something for you all.” He was still suspended Wednesday, but somehow he made it into the SuccessTech Academy alternative school, armed with two revolvers. Police also found a duffel bag stocked with ammunition and three knives in a bathroom.
Planning commissioner offers idea for SLT compromise: By Chad Lawhorn; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A3; One last chance for compromise. When it comes to building the final leg of the controversial South Lawrence Trafficway, Grant Eichhorn - chairman of the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission - has an idea he hopes would work.
Hungry boy, 6, tries to drive to Applebee’s: Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A7; A hungry 6-year-old grabbed his grandmother’s car keys, positioned his child seat behind the steering wheel and tried to drive himself to an Applebee’s restaurant. He didn’t get far.
Sprucing up an overgrown garden often requires gradual approach: By Jennifer Smith; October 11, 2007 in print edition on C2; Gardens grow and change, and that is part of their beauty, but what do you do when your garden is past its prime? You do not have to remove all of your landscaping and start over, but keep in mind that it will take some time to rejuvenate an overly mature garden.
Big 12 conference releases preseason picks: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B5; Kansas University sophomore guard-forward Danielle McCray was one of 13 players honored Wednesday when the Big 12 Conference handed out its preseason women’s basketball honors.
‘Jayhawk’ author plans book signing: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007 in print edition on C2; David Kamrar, author of “The Jayhawk: Fact or Myth - A Story for All Ages,” will sign copies of his book from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Oread Books in the Kansas Union.
Keegan: Driver has need for speed: By Tom Keegan; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B1; Welcome to Heartland Park, home of this weekend’s Sports Car Club of America National Championship Runoffs. Where is the security guard to stop me from walking up to the paddock of GTL-class title hopeful Chris Bovis of Lawrence? Nowhere to be found. This is fan-friendly racing. No walls to keep the spectators from the drivers.
Scientists report fewer disaster deaths: By Frank Greve - McClatchy Newspapers; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A7; Reported deaths in natural disasters worldwide are down tenfold since the ‘60s, even though the number of natural disasters is up sharply, according to Princeton University geoscientists.
City shuts homeless camp on bank of Kansas River: By Mike Belt; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A5; Gary Crook sat on the edge of a concrete slab under a blue plastic canopy Wednesday afternoon and watched as a Lawrence city employee nailed a sign to a nearby tree. A police officer stood nearby.Another camp used by homeless people was being shut down. “I’m leaving tonight,” said Crook, 31.
‘Wide stance’ entering lexicon: By Rebecca Boone - Associated Press Writer; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A2; Among the most famous excuses ever given for questionable behavior, “I have a wide stance” must fall somewhere between the schoolchild’s favorite “the dog ate my homework” and President Clinton’s “I didn’t inhale.”
Climatologists expect warmer winter: By Crispin Lopez - clopez@sunflowerbroadband.com; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B12; Fall may be just a few weeks old, but talk about the upcoming winter already has begun. This week, the National Climate Prediction Center issued its December-through-February winter weather forecast, and the outlook is drier and warmer than the area average.
Art Guild announces upcoming program: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007 in print edition on C2; Artist Louis Copt will give a presentation, “All I Know about the Art World … A Quarter-Century of Experience as a Professional Artist,” at the Lawrence Art Guild’s October meeting.
Sprint Center takes stage in K.C.: Concerts, not sports teams, dominate early dates; By Maria Sudekum Fisher - Associated Press Writer; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B12; The $276 million Sprint Center, a glass-encased, orb-like arena at the center of downtown’s revitalization push, opened Wednesday with wide-ranging fanfare that included everything from the Kansas City Symphony to country star Garth Brooks. Everything that is, except a national sports team.
Dolphins’ Green plans to play again: By Omar Kelly - South Florida Sun-Sentinel; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B7; Miami Dolphins quarterback Trent Green has no plans to hang up his cleats despite his second severe concussion in the past 13 months.
Commentary: Gordon, Johnson separate from pack: By David Poole - McClatchy Newspapers; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B6; Two races ago, after Dover, Del., 75 points separated first from eighth in the Chase for the Nextel Cup standings. Going into Saturday night’s Bank of America 500 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Jeff Gordon is 260 points ahead of eighth-place Kyle Busch.
Health Care Access director attends summit: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B12; Nikki King, executive director of Health Care Access Clinic, Lawrence, attended the annual summit of the National Association of Free Clinics on Sept. 20-22 in Dallas.
Creative Advertising owner earns credential: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B12; Cheryl Wonnell, owner of Creative Advertising Inc., Lawrence, passed the certification examination administered by Promotional Products Association International to receive the Master Advertising Specialist (MAS) industry certification.
Kidnapper had tight mental grip on victim: By Christopher Leonard - Associated Press Writer; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A6; The former pizza shop manager who abducted two boys and held them captive tightened his psychological hold on the one he kept for four years by taking him along on the kidnapping of the second child.
Library staffer wins advocacy award: J-W Staff Reports; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B12; Pattie Johnston, senior outreach coordinator for the Lawrence Public Library, received the first Professional of the Year for Excellence in Senior Advocacy Award from Lawrence Area Partners in Aging, a coalition of businesses, agencies, retirement communities and aging advocates.
Commodities: October 11, 2007 in print edition on B12; Agriculture futures climbed Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade, as soybeans led the gains. Wheat for December delivery rose 7.5 cents to close at $8.53; December corn added 4.75 cents to $3.4725; December oats added 2.5 cents to $2.74; November soybeans jumped 18 cents to $9.6825.
Blacks’ retirement security at risk as employers find racial divisions in 401(k) plans: By Daniel Sorid - Associated Press Writer; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A2; Employers have begun to discover troubling racial differences within their 401(k) retirement plans, a gap they say could leave today’s black workers far less financially prepared for retirement than whites.
Philanthropist remembered for life rich in love, caring: By Erin Castaneda; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A3; Tensie Oldfather’s monetary contributions have helped start and preserve numerous organizations across Lawrence, but her true legacy is the gift of generosity and compassion. “I think that my mother felt that she was lucky; she had more money than she needed and a sense of commitment to the community,” said Felicia Oldfather, Tensie Oldfather’s oldest daughter of seven children.
Student charged in brutal attack: By Janet Reid; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A3; Prosecutors describe it as one of the most horrific crimes they’ve seen. A Kansas University senior, trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, is accused of attacking a female acquaintance so brutally that more than 24 hours later doctors still don’t know the extent of her injuries.
Chiefs say Huard is healthy: Veteran QB expected to start against Bengals; By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B7; Damon Huard’s injured shoulder held up fine in practice Wednesday and he will be Kansas City’s starting quarterback Sunday against Cincinnati. Huard was hurt in the fourth quarter of last week’s game against Jacksonville, and there had been reports he would be benched this week in favor of second-year man Brodie Croyle.
Guest stars take spotlight tonight: By Kevin McDonough; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B10; With every new TV season comes an onslaught of guest stints and stunt casting. Last week’s season opener of “30 Rock” (7:30 p.m., NBC) was overshadowed by the presence of Jerry Seinfeld, but tonight’s episode belongs to series regulars and recurring characters.
Journalist leads novel life: Kansas native Jim Lehrer to headline city’s first-ever reading festival; By Terry Rombeck; October 11, 2007 in print edition on C1; Presumably, Jim Lehrer could go pretty much anywhere to write his novels. He punches out a few pages each morning at his Washington, D.C., office, where he is executive editor for the long-running program “NewsHour.” But when he wants to really put a dent in an upcoming novel, he flies to Kansas to stay in Wichita’s Old Town district and eat at steakhouses.
LMH success: A successful Lawrence Memorial Hospital capital campaign will pay dividends for years to come.; J-W Editorials; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A10; A true community effort has allowed Lawrence Memorial Hospital to meet an ambitious fundraising goal. LMH Endowment Association leaders announced Wednesday that they had reached the $8 million goal for the capital campaign that began last summer.
ConAgra issues pot pie recall: Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on A2; ConAgra Foods Inc. on Wednesday asked stores to stop selling pot pies linked to a salmonella outbreak, although the company and the U.S. Department of Agriculture defended their decision not to immediately recall the product.
Pump patrol: October 11, 2007 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.49 at several locations.
Senior lineman a natural leader: By Ryan Wood; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B1; Kansas University football senior Cesar Rodriguez just recently found out about a two-for-one Sunday burger special at the West Coast Saloon, 2222 Iowa. A perfect place, he figured, for five guys weighing 290, 310, 290, 305 and 315 pounds. “I thought it’d be good to get two burgers,” Rodriguez said, “after a long day of work on Sunday.”
Jayhawks feast on winless Buffaloes: By Benton Smith; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B3; Losers of three straight matches, Kansas University’s volleyball players were hungry for a win, and playing host to the Colorado Buffaloes - winless in Big 12 play - seemed like a good way to fill up.
Indians, Red Sox have history, ties: Ramirez, Crisp, Tavarez, Cora among crossovers on American League championship series opponents; Associated Press; October 11, 2007 in print edition on B4; Julio Lugo has one of Manny Ramirez’s baseball cards hanging by his locker, only there’s something out of place: The slugger is wearing a Cleveland Indians uniform. It’s Ramirez, all right, the same guy now batting cleanup for Boston. He played his first 61â2 years for the Indians before signing with the Red Sox in 2000.

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Wayne & Larry's Sports Bar & Grill $4.99 Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich · with fries. Or, Turkey Melt Sandwich with fries.

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Henry T's Bar & Grill $6.49 Buffalo Day-Buffalo Crispy Chicken Nacho

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Yacht Club $6.99 Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

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Queen Lizzy's $3.00 Cheese and Branston Pickle Loaded Baguette · with chips or salad. $6.50 Served between 11:30am ...

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Johnny's Tavern $1.00 Tacos

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El Mezcal II $4.25 Speedy Gonzales-Taco and Enchilada · with rice or beans.

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