Also from July 10

Births

• Kevin and Jamilee Grammer, Lawrence, a girl.
• Whitney Harper, Lawrence, a girl.

Chats

• Grant Eichhorn: Douglas County Commission candidate Grant Eichhorn chats about primary election

Obituaries

• Patrick C. “Skeeter” Mills, Lawrence
• Owen Henry Brooks, Centropolis
• Jean Sparks Ducey, Lawrence
• Joseph Paul Aussem, Lawrence
• James William “Popcorn” Phares, Wellsville
• Andrea J. Kaesler, Topeka
• Robert Lee Worley, Lawrence

On the street

• Do you think Joe-College.com’s T-shirt designs infringe upon the business trademark of Kansas University or harm the school’s image?

Photos

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Photo galleries

Podcasts

• The Morning Rush: Chalmers signs contract with Miami Heat

Polls

Do you give your neighbor or a friend a key to your house to keep an eye on it when you go away on vacation?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes.		56%
No.		43%
Total	524

Videos

• The forecast for Friday, July 11 calls for a high …
• It’s a question you could debate for hours: what’s the …
• The National Transportation Safety Board has released more information on …
• Attorneys for a woman charged in the hit and run …
• Leaders with Lawrence Health Care Access are on a quick …
• It seems like nearly all of Eudora is — or …
• In Topeka today leaders from Kansas State University briefed lawmakers …
• A federal jury in the JoeCollege.com vs. KU case has …
• New census numbers released today show Lawrence’s population is growing, …
• It’s time once again for an annual tradition designed to …
• For the next four days the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center …
• Mike Strauss is a member of the Orange Bowl champion …
• Gwen Gunn narrates an account of the life and career …
• Sunshine and south winds have taken temperatures into the upper …
• We’re in for a sticky day today, with temperatures pushing …
• Temperatures and humidity will both be on the rise today. …

All stories

KU staffer to compete in U.S. Transplant Games

By D.J. Whetter

July 10, 2008

Mike Strauss is a member of the Orange Bowl champion Jayhawk football team, but the average Kansas fan probably has no idea who he is. As the sports information director of Mark Mangino’s staff, Strauss is stuck dealing with reporters on a daily basis. That said, this hard-working KU staffer is a champion in his own right. DJ Whetter has the story.

Thursday, July 10 weather at 10 p.m.

By Jennifer Schack

July 10, 2008

The forecast for Friday, July 11 calls for a high of 91 with a low around 72.

Fan Day to help local residents beat heat

July 10, 2008

It’s time once again for an annual tradition designed to protect the less fortunate from the otherwise overbearing heat of the Kansas summer. 6News is teaming up with Westlake Ace Hardware to provide fans for the Lawrence Salvation Army to distribute this summer to residents without air conditioning.

Fuel costs cut into lawn business

By Lindsey Slater

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B11

Chris Watkins has been mowing lawns for four years, and while his prices are steady, gas and oil costs are not. “It’s affected me quite a bit,” the 16-year-old Lawrence resident said. “Most of my yards are $20. You can’t raise prices in the middle of the season, so that hurts.”

Eudora school under construction

By Mark Boyle

July 10, 2008

The Eudora school district is working hard on construction from a bond issue that was passed late last year.

Jury deliberations in Joe-College.com case to continue Monday

By Scott Rothschild

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A4

A federal jury in Kansas University’s trademark lawsuit against Joe-College.com failed to reach a verdict Thursday but will continue deliberating Monday.

KU student studying in Paris still in a coma following accident

By Mark Vierthaler

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A3

A Kansas University student who fell while studying in Paris remains in a medically induced coma for treatment purposes, KU officials said Thursday.

NTSB cites double-engine failure as cause of fatal Leavenworth County crash

By Lindsey Slater

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A4

Dual engine power loss is the official cause of a fatal plane crash that happened on June 24 in Leavenworth County.

Hemenway, Sebelius to promote Kansas business at British air show

J-W Staff Reports

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B11

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will lead a delegation, including Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway, to the Farnborough International Air Show in England next week to promote the state’s aviation industry and encourage investment in Kansas.

Area 18-year-old recovers from Salmonella infection

By Mark Fagan

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A1

An 18-year-old Douglas County man has fully recovered from the Salmonella infection he contracted after ingesting raw tomatoes and processed products somewhere in the county, according to an investigation conducted by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.

Things not to do: Damage the gate at your boss’s house

KU employee backs into fence at Chancellor’s residence

By Alex Parker

01:54 p.m., July 10, 2008 Updated 03:27 p.m.

Kansas University police responded to call at the home of Chancellor Robert Hemenway , 1532 Lilac Lane, at 9:35 this morning, after a KU facilities employee backed her truck into the iron front gate.

Defense says hit-and-run case should be dismissed based on double jeopardy

By Mike Belt

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A3

Charges that a woman killed two highway workers in a hit-and-run incident last year should be dismissed because of violations of double jeopardy clauses, according to a motion filed recently in Douglas County District Court.

Will ‘The Greatest American Dog’ still chase its tail?

By Kevin McDonough

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B6

You know you’ve stepped in some funky summer programming when the schedule offers something called “The Greatest American Dog” (7 p.m., CBS).

Horoscopes

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B6

You have a way of making an imprint or changing people’s perspective. You don’t lose your focus by knowing what you want and why you are heading in a particular direction. If you are single, someone special might enter your life; you could be coupled up for a long time.

City’s growth at 0.8 percent

Lawrence population rises by 742

By Chad Lawhorn

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A1

We’ve fallen out of the magic circle. Population numbers released today by the U.S. Census Bureau reinforced an emerging trend: Lawrence is no longer part of a group of Kansas City suburbs that consistently grow faster than the statewide average. Lawrence’s population grew by 0.8 percent from July 2006 to July 2007. That represented an increase of 742 people for a total of 89,852.

Numbers showing growth in Gardner, loss in Junction City

By Chad Lawhorn

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A4

It is the story of two boom towns, except one of them is not booming at all, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Numbers released today by the Census Bureau show that Gardner is continuing its impressive population growth as Johnson County marches ever southward, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe prepares to build a mega rail yard.

City readies for festival

By Alex Parker

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A3

Plans for Lawrence’s Busker Fest, featuring street performers ranging from human statues to sword swallowers, are coming together, as organizers toured the downtown area Wednesday evening.Busker Fest is scheduled for Aug. 22 through 24.

Suspect in abduction in custody

By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B8

An Oregon resident’s tip led to the capture of a Wichita man wanted in last month’s abduction of a convenience store worker, Sedgwick County Undersheriff Robert Hinshaw said Wednesday.

Flight delayed by ticks

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A2

Some wayward ticks delayed a United Airlines flight from Denver to Des Moines.

Aquahawk meet on tap today

By Jason Elmquist

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B3

It’s crunch time for the Lawrence Aquahawks. With the summer swimming championships just a few weeks away, those Aquahawks yet to qualify have one of their last chances this weekend. Fortunately for them, the chance comes at their home pool.

Make politics productive

By Mike Hoeflich

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A7

In the next few months, voters in Lawrence and Douglas County will be going to the polls to elect a number of new officials. Those who are successful will face some very serious problems during their time in office.

Bridge work to limit traffic over K-10

J-W Staff Reports

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A3

Eudora will resemble a construction zone for a few months.

Wild horses

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A6

To the editor: I was shocked to read the AP article on the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to consider euthanizing wild horses, and a big part of my shock was in seeing the one-sided nature of the article.

Mexican man charged with identity theft

J-W Staff Reports

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A4

A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kan., on Wednesday returned an indictment charging a 33-year-old citizen of Mexico with eight crimes, including identity theft.

7 peacekeepers killed in ambush in Darfur

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A2

In a brazen attack on horseback and from SUVs mounted with anti-aircraft weapons, some 200 gunmen ambushed peacekeepers from a joint U.N.-African Union force in Sudan’s Darfur region, killing seven in fierce battles that lasted more than two hours, U.N. officials said Wednesday.

Commodities

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B7

Agriculture futures traded mostly lower Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery fell 9.25 cents to $8.14; July corn dropped 9.75 cents to $6.83; July oats lost 3.5 cents to $4.235; July soybeans rose 17 cents to $15.78.

27th St. woes

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A6

To the editor: The controversy goes on and on. Maybe we don’t really need the South Lawrence Trafficway after all. We already have the South 27th Trafficway!

Chalmers signs deal with Heat

Miami rewards KU product with 3-year contract

J-W Staff Reports

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B3

Apparently the Miami Heat liked what they’ve seen out of Mario Chalmers so far. The Heat signed Chalmers - one of the heroes of Kansas University’s 2008 national-championship team - to a three-year contract worth around $2.3 million, according to published reports.

Leaders plead against drastic cuts

By Mike Belt

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A3

Representatives of county-funded agencies and programs are asking Douglas County commissioners for leniency when budget decisions are made during the next few days. “If you are going to cut us, cut us a little,” said Ron Stegall, referring to the district court’s Community Service Work program, which he supervises along with Douglas County Community Corrections.

Prosecutor: DNA clears JonBenet’s family

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A2

Prosecutors cleared JonBenet Ramsey’s parents and brother Wednesday in the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old beauty queen, saying they were “deeply sorry” for putting the family under a cloud of suspicion that hung heavy for more than a decade.

Commentary: Fans’ priorities a little mixed up

By Michael Cunningham - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B2

In the fallout this week from the divorce filing in Miami by Alex Rodriguez’s estranged wife, there has been plenty of debate on what it says about Rodriguez. Is he an adulterer? Is he a great Yankees ballplayer but bad husband and father? Is he really dating Madonna?

Study: Obese men have bad sperm

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A2

Too many fatty foods are dangerous not only to men’s waistlines, but also to their sperm production.

K.C. balk caps Chicago comeback

White Sox overcome 5-0 deficit

By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B1

Carlos Quentin’s towering home runs kept Chicago close, then the White Sox went ahead without so much as a pitch being thrown.

Senate approves surveillance bill

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A2

Bowing to President Bush’s demands, the Senate approved and sent the White House a bill Wednesday to overhaul bitterly disputed rules on secret government eavesdropping and shield telecommunications companies from lawsuits complaining they helped the U.S. spy on Americans.

Crystal skulls: Fact or fiction?

By Randolph E. Schmid - Associated Press Writer

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B6

Some mysteries are such fun you almost don’t want to know the truth. That may help explain why people are fascinated with crystal skulls.

County agrees to support bioscience project

By Mike Belt

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A5

A bioscience incubator project received more than just vocal support on Wednesday night from the Douglas County Commission. Commissioners voted unanimously to provide $75,000 annually to a proposal to develop a life sciences incubator for a period up to 10 years. The city of Lawrence earlier this week agreed to do the same.

‘Kid-sick’ parents unable to let go

By Martha Irvine - Associated Press Writer

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A8

Eve Pidgeon watched the large group of kids, many of them laughing and chatting excitedly as they boarded a bus for summer sleepaway camp last summer. “They just couldn’t wait,” says Pidgeon, whose 8-year-old daughter Zoe was among the young campers.

US analyzes Iran’s missile test

J-W Wire Reports

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A2

Iran test-fired nine missiles Wednesday, including ones capable of hitting Israel, making a dramatic show of its readiness to strike back if the United States or Israel attacks it over its nuclear program.

Googols of Learning relocates, reopens

J-W Staff Reports

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B7

Googols of Learning Child Development Center has a new home.

British bow to Muslim law

By Cal Thomas

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A7

So this is how it ends: not with a bang, but a whimper. The most senior judge in England has declared that Islamic legal principles in Sharia law may be used within Muslim communities in Britain to settle marital arguments and regulate finance.

Doctors can’t afford new Medicare patients

Reimbursement rates aren’t keeping pace with rising costs, doctors say

By Karrey Britt

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A1

Some Lawrence physicians are fed up with the lack of Medicare reimbursements and are cutting off new patients to help make ends meet. Dr. Matthew Buxton, of Free State Dermatology in Lawrence, is one of them. Since Jan. 1, he hasn’t been accepting new Medicare patients. “It just got to the point where I couldn’t continue to increase the number of patients I was seeing at that level of reimbursement,” he said.

American League Roundup: Cabrera’s homer sinks Indians

Associated Press

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B4

Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning.

War Powers Act needs some work

By David Broder

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A6

Just shy of eight years after they squared off in the Florida recount battle, James A. Baker III and Warren Christopher have joined forces to clean up one of the ugly legacies of Vietnam - the misguided piece of legislation called the War Powers Act.

Northwest Airlines to cut jobs, add fees

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B7

Northwest Airlines Corp. said Wednesday it will cut 2,500 jobs because of high oil prices, and begin charging $15 to check a single piece of luggage and as much as $100 to redeem a frequent-flier award ticket.

National League Roundup: Howard, Feliz power Phillies

Associated Press

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B4

Ryan Howard and Pedro Feliz hit solo homers in the eighth inning, and Philadelphia ended a four-game losing streak on Wednesday night.

Nursing steps

Training and retaining more qualified nurses is an important part of the Kansas health care challenge.

J-W Editorials

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A6

Efforts in Kansas to ease the ongoing nurses shortage deserve applause, but it seems that this problem isn’t likely to go away anytime soon.

Schumacher keeps lead

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B2

Mark Cavendish of Britain won a sprint to take the longest stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday, and Stefan Schumacher of Germany retained the overall lead.

Air Force reopens tanker contract

By Christopher Hinton - Associated Press Writer

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B7

The Department of Defense said Wednesday it will reopen a $35 billion contract to build its next generation aerial refueling tankers, giving Boeing Co. a second chance to beat its rivals Northrop Grumman Corp. and its partner Airbus.

Old Home Town - 100 years ago

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A6

From the Lawrence Daily World for July 10, 1908: “The State Temperance Union will have a big force of special representatives here next Sunday to fill the pulpits of practically all the churches in town at either the morning or evening services.

Pick 3 mistakes could jeopardize firm’s casino contract

Associated Press

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A5

Recent computer blunders in the Kansas Lottery Pick 3 game could cost international gaming giant Gtech a contract to run the games at the four state-owned casinos.

Raiders earn split with Capitals

Scheib drives in 5 runs to help Lawrence bounce back

By Chuck Woodling

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B1

As a designated hitter, Hunter Scheib was lights out. On the mound, however, Scheib needed a searchlight to find home plate. Scheib lasted only one inning in his first career start as a hurler, yet drove in five runs as the Raiders thumped the Topeka Capitals, 15-5, in the second game of a Legion baseball doubleheader Wednesday night at Ice Field.

Cross-country ‘art-cycling’ stops Saturday in Lawrence

By Terry Rombeck

July 10, 2008 in print edition on C1

Want to see the art in this gallery? You’d better be ready to move.

Squash bug control difficult, but doable

By Jennifer Smith

July 10, 2008 in print edition on C1

If you have ever grown squash or pumpkins, you probably already know the bane of my squash plants. I wish I had a magical answer about how to eradicate squash bugs from your garden, but the best bet to lessening damage from the bugs is to control their populations.

Energy ABCs

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A6

To the editor: Recently, Sens. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Kit Bond of Missouri stated that by drilling into Rocky Mountain shale and into the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil, our nation’s dependence on oil will be greatly reduced.

District to minimize potential tax increase

By George Diepenbrock

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A1

Lawrence schools Superintendent Randy Weseman said Wednesday that it would take a 2-mill increase to maintain existing services for next year. But he has asked staff members to prepare scenarios to tighten budgets that don’t directly affect classroom instruction because school board members have indicated they want anywhere from a flat mill levy to a 0.8 mill increase.

On the record

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A4

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported these fire calls:

Our town sports

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B3

A listing of local sporting events, camps, and tournaments.

Pump patrol

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A3

The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.88 at Fast Lane, 1414 W. Sixth St.

Don’t fill up on ‘fuel-saving’ scams

By Michelle Singletary

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B7

As gasoline prices continue to soar, schemers are ramping up claims that they have just the right device or additive or some other gizmo for better fuel economy.

Brand finds new home in Philly

Former No. 1 draft pick leaves Clippers for Sixers

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B2

Elton Brand signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, instantly giving them the low-post presence they need to become contenders in the Eastern Conference.

Hospice option

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A6

To the editor: Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation and Hospice Care wants to thank the community and especially the Lawrence Journal-World for the strong, positive support you have offered regarding the opening of our Hospice Care Cottage. This homelike setting offers end-of-life care for those in the community who live alone or do not have a caregiver available.

Old Home Town - 40 years ago

July 10, 2008 in print edition on A6

The City Commission planned to decide in a few weeks about an offer from the Douglas County Commission to lease space in a three- to five-story law enforcement and judicial building which the county hoped to build on county-owned property southeast of 11th and Massachusetts.

Lawrence couple spend almost 20 years developing a pristine vista

By Jennifer Oldridge

July 10, 2008 in print edition on C1

Debby Hird is all smiles. And why not - life is good. She wakes every morning to a dazzling vista that is certainly morphing and molding on any given day, quite possibly each day being more spectacular than the last.Yes, the views that the Hirds are able to savor from their hilltop home south of Lawrence are phenomenal, and they definitely savor those views.

People in the news

July 10, 2008 in print edition on B6

¢ Hospital: ‘Impossible’ to see inside Jolie’s room¢ Jamie Lynn Spears poses with baby