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Archive for Friday, June 13, 2008

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Audio clips
Births
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Peak tick season

Conditions are perfect for more of these critters to be bugging you this year

Obituaries
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Photos
Photo galleries
Do you know your ticks?
Podcasts
Polls
What's been your favorite summer movie so far?

Poll results

Response Percent
I haven’t seen a movie recently.
 
34%
“Iron Man”
 
24%
“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”
 
14%
“Sex and the City”
 
12%
“The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian”
 
7%
“Kung Fu Panda”
 
4%
“Speed Racer”
 
1%
Total 638
Videos

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6Sports video: Bill Self trades in his sneakers for a pair of soft spikes
June 13, 2008
Friday afternoon, coach Bill Self hosted his Lawrence Parks and Rec Youth Scholarship Classic at Eagle Bend Golf Course.
6News video: Kansas educators discuss ‘No Child Left Behind’
June 13, 2008
Kansas educators get their chance to sound off today about the federal law that currently drives education.
6News video: Linwood area suffers tornado damage
June 13, 2008
From downed tree limbs to mangled sheds, the people of Linwood spent the day cleaning up after the storm.
6News video: Manhattan tornado determined an ‘EF4
June 13, 2008
The damage survey from the tornado that touched down in Manhattan late Wednesday night shows it was an EF4 at its strongest point.
6Sports video: Bonnie Henrickson hosts Elite Camp
June 13, 2008
On the campus hardwood Friday afternoon, the Kansas women’s basketball program hosted its Elite Camp.
6News video: Local Red Cross volunteer heads off to help flood victims
June 13, 2008
Following the recent outbreak of severe weather and flooding in the Midwest, a local Red Cross volunteer is ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
6News video: Papa Keno’s returns to downtown Lawrence
June 13, 2008
Greg Keenan has his pizzeria back - now he is scrambling to get it open!
6News video: Friday, June 13 weather at 10 p.m.
June 13, 2008
The forecast for Saturday, June 14 calls for a high of 87 with the low around 56.
6News video: Tonganoxie to hold first-ever fireworks show
June 13, 2008
Tonganoxie will host its first-ever fireworks show Saturday night. The event will help to put a big bang into the entire Tongie Days celebration.
6News video: Fire damage estimated at over $100,000
June 13, 2008
Damage from a fire at a home Thursday night in east Lawrence is estimated at more than $100,000.
6Sports video: Ironman competition rolls into Lawrence
June 13, 2008
A 1.2-mile swim, followed by a 56-mile bike ride, capped off with a 13-mile run. A mere pip dream for the 6Sports crew, but not for those who call themselves Ironman competitors!
6News video: Relay for Life walk begins Friday night
June 13, 2008
They’re walking to raise money for cancer research tonight in West Lawrence - and they won’t stop until there is a cure!
6News video: Double homicide suspect could be tried as adult
June 13, 2008
The Douglas County District Attorney’s office will seek to try the suspect in last weekend’s double homicide as an adult.
Thursday night’s storms produced tornado in Linwood
04:29 p.m., June 13, 2008 Updated 04:51 p.m.
Severe weather once again hit Leavenworth County - this time in Linwood.
Prosecutors want to try juvenile suspect in Del. Street shooting as adult
June 13, 2008
Douglas County prosecutors are seeking to have a 16-year-old boy tried as an adult in the shooting deaths of two men last weekend in east Lawrence. In a motion filed by the district attorney’s office, prosecutors argued Kellam D. Jones should be tried as an adult because the deaths occurred while he was at least 14-years of age and in possession of a weapon.
N.Y. Street fire not caused by lightning
Blaze started in midst of Thursday night’s storm
June 13, 2008
Lawrence fire officials declared the cause of a residential structure fire Thursday night as an accidental electrical fire.
Obama fails Christianity test
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A11
Barack Obama’s presidential campaign plans to strike at the heart of the Republican base by attempting to woo Evangelical Christians and Roman Catholics to his side.
Kansas commit Harden highlights camp roster
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B5
Dashawn Harden, a sophomore-to-be from Overland Park Aquinas High who has orally committed to Kansas University’s women’s basketball program, will participate in Bonnie Henrickson’s Elite Camp today and Saturday.
Knees trouble Earl
Once-explosive forward battles bad wheels
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B1
Lester Earl, who soared over a waist-high rack of basketballs to complete the winning dunk at the 1996 McDonald’s All-America Slam Jam in Pittsburgh, does not sky high anymore.
Rec calendar
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B7
Local sports activities
Tour reveals slow progress
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B11
Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, as seen on a bus tour Thursday, is a place where lush greenery contrasts with acres of neglected World War II era buildings, pitted concrete and other scenes of industrial decay.
Pump patrol
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.85 at BP, 19th Street and Haskell Avenue. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
People in the news
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B10
¢ Siegfried and Roy welcome tiger cubs¢ Jolie: Pregnancy is ‘great for the sex life’¢ Jamie Foxx, stylist settle lawsuit¢ 2 charged with giving Amy Winehouse drugs¢ Ben Jones tells of struggles with alcohol
Travel plans
Rising transportation costs may have a defining impact on American lifestyles.
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A10
You know there’s been a basic shift in our thinking when the news that the price of gasoline will rise to about $4.15 a gallon and stay there for a year or more is greeted with a certain amount of relief.
Share your tick experience
June 13, 2008
Tell us how ticks have ticked you off.
CDC: Tomato illnesses reach 228
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A2
The toll from salmonella-tainted tomatoes jumped to 228 illnesses Thursday as the government learned of five dozen previously unknown cases and said it is possible the food poisoning contributed to a cancer patient’s death.
Ron Paul: Campaign to ‘shift gears’
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A2
Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul said Thursday night he is ending his campaign but will keep spreading his message by working to help elect libertarian-leaning Republicans to public office around the country.
FDA issues note on silver fillings
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A7
Silver dental fillings contain mercury, and the government for the first time is warning that they may pose a safety concern for pregnant women and young children.
Camp takes precautions when severe weather hits
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A8
A group of young people with muscular dystrophy had to be sheltered from storms two nights in a row at Tall Oaks Conference Center camp.
Author’s tales have natural appeal
Writer to share animal stories today at library
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A3
Sitting next to a pond near her home in Gorham, Maine, children’s author and illustrator Cathryn Falwell found inspiration for two nature tales. At 10:30 a.m. today, she will share those stories - “Turtle Splash” and her most recent book, “Scoot,” about frogs - with up to 200 children at Lawrence Public Library.
KU jumper Manning an All-American
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B5
Crystal Manning became the first All-American for Kansas University at the 2008 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday. Julius Jiles and Stephanie Horton each broke their own school records.
On your mark, get set : press play
Novel Clinton Lake trail run to use MP3s to reveal course
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B7
Organizers of most road-racing events tend to frown on portable-audio devices. Ubiquitous CD/radio/MP3 players, they figure, can distract runners and drown out crucial environmental sounds, like traffic, and many races ban them altogether.
KU golf camp blends fun, fundamentals
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B5
Ross Randall walks slowly onto the practice green with youngsters swarming all around him. A stand-out veteran among inexperienced youths, Randall attracts the eyes of all. What he says, they do, and it has been that way for 28 years.
Detainees are able to sue in U.S. courts
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A1
A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Guantanamo Bay detainees can challenge their extended imprisonment in federal court, and struck down as inadequate an alternative review system that Congress set up.
Commodities
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B11
Agriculture futures traded mostly higher Thursday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Raiders continue undefeated start
Abel hits third inside-the-park homer
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B5
Matthew Abel hit his third inside-the-park home run of the season, stole two bases and had two RBIs in the Lawrence Raiders’ 14-3 run-rule victory over Gardner on Thursday at the Fort Scott Invitational.
Armed robbers take Picasso prints
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A2
Three armed robbers stole two Pablo Picasso prints from a Sao Paulo art museum on Thursday in a rapid strike in which the thieves bypassed more valuable works to grab the stolen pieces, police said.
Several blood drives planned
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A5
The Community Blood Center will host a blood drive to benefit hospital patients in Douglas County.
Woods, Mickelson in the hunt
Two unknowns sit atop U.S. Open leaderboard
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B2
Tiger Woods grimaced and pursed his lips, unable to disguise the pain Thursday in the U.S. Open.
KU offers aid to students after storm
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A9
In the wake of tornadoes that killed two in the towns of Chapman and Soldier, and damaged buildings in Manhattan, Kansas University is offering to help students from the affected areas.
Tick talk: An overview of ticks in Lawrence
June 13, 2008 in print edition on D1
Ticks are more prevalent this year than in other recent years. Here’s a guide for avoiding and dealing with the critters.
On the record
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A4
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical responded to a two-story residential fire at about 7:45 p.m. Thursday at 1141 N.Y.
Regents member: We are on cusp of academic crisis
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A6
Kansas higher education officials Thursday warned that an uncertain economic future may result in a no-growth budget.
Iraq lawmakers reject US security pact
June 13, 2008 in print edition on C10
New U.S. proposals have failed to overcome Iraqi opposition to a proposed security pact, two lawmakers said Thursday, and a senior government official expressed doubt an agreement could be reached before the U.S. presidential election in November.
Police haul in opposition’s leaders
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A2
President Robert Mugabe’s regime struck at his rivals Thursday only two weeks before Zimbabwe’s presidential runoff, twice detaining his challenger and jailing the No. 2 opposition leader to face treason charges.
Israeli envoy returns without truce deal
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A2
An Israeli envoy engaging in Gaza cease-fire talks returned without a deal late Thursday, after another day of bloodshed in the coastal territory that included seven Palestinians being killed in an explosion that Hamas indicated was an accident.
Short goes long
Royals SS Aviles continues impressive debut
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B1
Mike Aviles is making the most of his opportunity to be the everyday shortstop for the Kansas City Royals. Aviles hit a two-run drive for his first career homer, Alex Gordon also had a two-run homer, and the Royals beat the Texas Rangers, 6-5, Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Horoscopes
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B10
How you view situations and people in general might change dramatically through the year. Always work on detaching, though emotions would tell you to do the opposite!
Celtics rally from 24 down
Biggest finals comeback since ‘71 buries Lakers
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B8
This was how the Boston Celtics of yesteryear - Cous and Russell and Bird and Hondo and the Chief - would do it. Digging deep, they fought for every loose ball, scrapping with grit and guts, champions clad in green.
McLouth native: This is closest I’ve been to tornado
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A9
Wednesday night started like any other for Rocky Keyes. His Kansas State University roommates and their friends were going to watch a movie, but about 10 p.m. he decided to turn in.
Re-enactors travel to Kansas for historical encampment
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B12
Mountain men and plainswomen, fur traders and long hunters, French natives and American Indians will make the journey to eastern Jefferson County this weekend from across the Midwest.
Seemingly minor changes can nullify contract
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B11
Sellers beware: What seems like a small change to a contract can render it null and void.
Relay for Life begins at 7 p.m. today
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A3
The Douglas County Relay for Life begins at 7 p.m. today at the Free State High School track, 4700 Overland Drive.
Chiefs ink DE Johnson
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B2
Kansas City Chiefs president Carl Peterson says the team has agreed to terms with defensive end Trevor Johnson on a one-year contract.
Boy Scout survivors describe deadly tornado
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A12
Boy Scout Ethan Hession wasn’t scared until the windows shattered. Sirens had blared. Lights in the cabin had blinked out. The scoutmaster had burst in and yelled, “Everybody under the tables!” Within seconds, Hession heard the sound of smashing glass and the deafening locomotive roar that means tornado. He felt glass rain down on his shoulders.
Obama throwing all strikes
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A11
Hot night, New York: a little breeze in the trees in the deep stone canyons as I look out my window, thousands of little lighted windows of private lives, one of which is mine.
Treanor leader joins Kansas BIO panel
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B11
Eric Danielson, director of business development for life sciences at Lawrence-based Treanor Architects, has been appointed to serve on the Industry Advisory Panel for the Kansas Bioscience Organization, also known as Kansas BIO.
Rare sea dragon pregnancy announced
June 13, 2008 in print edition on C10
A weedy sea dragon at the Georgia Aquarium has something to celebrate this Father’s Day. One of the rare creatures is pregnant for only the third time ever at a U.S. aquarium, aquarium officials said. But don’t look for the expectant mom - dads carry the eggs in this family.
Election numbers to watch
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A10
Presidential politics, like football, chess and other rule-bound competitions, is simple in objective but complex in execution. The objective is 270 electoral votes.
Cedar Rapids struggles to endure historic flood
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A2
The Cedar River poured over its banks here Thursday, forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 homes, causing a railroad bridge to collapse and leaving cars underwater on downtown streets.
House passes extension of unemployment benefits
June 13, 2008 in print edition on C10
The House on Thursday approved an extra three months of jobless benefits for all unemployed Americans, knowing the plan’s chances are slight in the Senate and almost nonexistent at the White House.
Diets for overweight teens can backfire
June 13, 2008 in print edition on C1
Parents who think their teenagers are overweight are no more likely to banish junk food and keep healthful foods around the house than those who don’t - or to encourage habits such as family meals, less eating in front of the tube and more exercise. But they are more likely to urge their teen to diet.
Stores eyeing buzzer-beater for Father’s Day
Momentum from KU’s championship may boost holiday sales, Weaver’s leader says
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A1
Spending on ties, golf clubs and other gifts for dad this Father’s Day is taking a back seat to rising expenses for fuel and groceries, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation.
Tanning butler’ a luxury at hotel
June 13, 2008 in print edition on C10
With his thumbs hooked through the belt of his holster, Leo de la Hoz walks his beat in the steamy afternoon hours. That’s when the enemy he stalks is the greatest danger to his people.
Storms strike again in state
County escapes brunt of weather
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A1
Douglas County escaped tornadoes that caused some damage in nearby areas Thursday night. Lawrence and Douglas County experienced heavy rainfall and lightning, which caused power outages and a minor fire.
Former Firebird reaches trials
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B1
Sara Hilliard, a former Free State High wrestler and 2005 graduate, has qualified to compete in the U.S. Olympic trials.
2,000-year-old tree growing well
June 13, 2008 in print edition on C10
Just over three years old and about four-feet tall, Methuselah is growing well. “It’s lovely,” Dr. Sarah Sallon said of the date palm, whose parents may have provided food for the besieged Jews at Masada some 2,000 years ago.
Hulk’ strong but far too familiar
June 13, 2008 in print edition on C1
The Hulk may be “incredible,” but he’s no Iron Man. But he’s close, or at least close enough for fans. That money-minting movie machine, Marvel Studios, trots out its superhero formula for the second time in two months with “The Incredible Hulk,” and the close proximity to “Iron Man” robs it of whatever novelty it might have had.
Sebelius vetoes
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A10
To the editor: Just wanted to comment on recent narratives about Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ decision to veto anything having to do with coal-fired power plants. She ignored the substantial majority of legislators who represent a substantial majority of Kansas citizens.
District, employee agree to settle lawsuit
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A4
The Lawrence Board of Education this week agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by an employee concerning overtime compensation.
Stuff’ finds a convenient home on the Web
June 13, 2008 in print edition on C1
Comedian George Carlin concocted a famous routine about “stuff.” “That’s all you need in life, a little place for your stuff. That’s all your house is: a place to keep your stuff. If you didn’t have so much stuff, you wouldn’t need a house. You could just walk around all the time,” Carlin quipped.
Vaccine action
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A10
To the editor: On June 4, I attended the Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey “Green our Vaccines” rally in Washington, D.C., with two of my sons, Philip and Kyle. We marched for their vaccine-injured brother, Adam, with over 8,500 parents, grandparents and friends.
Bus system to offer free rides Thursday
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A3
Looking for relief from those ever-rising gas prices? The Lawrence Transit System has the answer, at least for one day.
Royals send Tomko down
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B2
Royals pitcher Brett Tomko, demoted from the rotation to the bullpen after several rough starts, was designated for assignment Thursday.
Cromwell Environmental relocates to Lawrence
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B11
Cromwell Environmental, an environmental firm focusing on indoor air quality and renewable energy, has relocated its office to Lawrence from Kansas City, Mo.
Yahoo seeks help from Google
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A2
Yahoo Inc. became Microsoft Corp.’s takeover prey largely because Google Inc. established such a commanding lead in the Internet’s lucrative search advertising market.
House fire was arson, officials say
Neighbors questioned about gasoline canisters
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A3
A fire that destroyed a mobile home Tuesday night was intentionally set, Lawrence fire officials said Thursday. Fire officials, who said they were still interviewing potential witnesses, would not comment on any suspects. No information was available on what materials were used to start the fire at the Harper Woods mobile home park, 2200 Harper St.
Mayer: Scandals not new to sports
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B1
Purists prefer to consider the field of athletics a breeding ground for sportsmanship, fair play and good relationships among respectful competitors. That happens sometimes, though never enough. The sad fact is that sports always have been riddled with disgraceful behavior.
Free State skipper breeds success
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B6
He has guided the Free State High baseball team to six Sunflower League championships in the school’s 11-year history - including an undefeated run through the league in 2008 - and not once has he changed the way he does things.
Journal-World All-Area baseball first-teamers
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B6
Profiles of the Journal-World All-Area baseball first-teamers
OHS senior a man for all positions
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B6
Oskaloosa High senior Boone Heston remembers being bullied by older, stronger, more experienced opponents when he was a freshman. It’s not a memory he likes to recall.
Baker graduate dies of cancer
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A4
Baker University is mourning the loss of recent graduate Jeremy Frye, who died Tuesday in Olathe after being hospitalized nearly two months as he battled cancer.
Tornadoes kill 2, damage K-State
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A1
Residents of this central Kansas town sorted through the debris Thursday after a deadly tornado roared through the heart of their community and evoked memories of a larger killer storm last year in Greensburg.
Tonganoxie Days this weekend
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A5
Tonganoxie Days literally will go out with a bang this year. Saturday’s festivities will conclude with an aerial fireworks display at Chieftain Park. The display is new to the event, which is in its 23rd year.
Musical collision
Lawrence filmmakers set to premiere melodic, ambitious ‘Air’
June 13, 2008 in print edition on C1
The Lawrence filmmaking scene has proven rather ambitious in recent years. Westerns, mockumentaries, period pieces, horror films and sci-fi thrillers have all been produced and drawn their share of acclaim. But filmmakers Jeremy Osbern and Christopher Blunk chose to tackle the one genre deemed all but untouchable by those in the cinematic scene.
Oskaloosa man charged with fraud
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A5
An Oskaloosa man was charged in federal court this week with conspiring to defraud the owners of a Jefferson County ranch.
High court hears arguments in Planned Parenthood suit
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A5
Kansas Supreme Court justices on Thursday questioned how a prosecutor handled abortion patients’ records that were part of a criminal investigation.
Shredfests destroy tons of documents
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B11
Three Shredfest events conducted recently by Peoples Bank destroyed more than six tons of sensitive information brought in by members of the public in northeast Kansas, bank officials said.
KU Hospital touted for helping community
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A3
Kansas University Hospital led Kansas City area hospitals in benefiting the community, according to a new report.
Commentary: Donaghy’s claims test fans’ faith in NBA
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B2
My reaction when I heard the latest Tim Donaghy allegations Tuesday? “He’s just angling for a shorter sentence.”
Watch your speed in construction zones
Law enforcement on lookout this summer
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A3
If you drive through a construction zone in Douglas County this summer, you’d better slow down. A law enforcement officer armed with a radar gun is probably watching you. And someone up ahead is waiting to pull you over for speeding.
Kids become TV critics at tender age
June 13, 2008 in print edition on B10
Television has never gotten much respect, particularly from the folks who appear on television. Groucho Marx perhaps said it best. He summed up TV as “terrible vaudeville,” even as he was cashing his checks for hosting “You Bet Your Life.”
Clinton supporters should ‘get even’
June 13, 2008 in print edition on A10
So is the glass half full or half empty? Or to pick a better metaphor, is the “highest, hardest” glass ceiling now half shattered by the 18 million cracks or does it look as impermeable as ever after this unsuccessful battering?
Teachers defend shock tactics in DWI program
June 13, 2008 in print edition on C10
On a Monday morning last month, highway patrol officers visited 20 classrooms at El Camino High School to announce some horrible news: Several students had been killed in car wrecks over the weekend.