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Heard on the Hill: Bracket Buster edition

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At what age do you think it’s appropriate for parents to let their children drink alcohol under their supervision?

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The Morning Rush: City leaders have concerns with former Farmland Industries site

Polls

Should the city of Lawrence seek to own and develop the Farmland Industry site or should it leave it to a private company to develop?

Response	Percent
The city should allow a private developer to pursue development of the property		70%
The city should seek to purchase and develop the property		23%
I don’t know		6%
Total	306

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Lead stories

6:00 a.m.

Stagnant Farmland: By Mark Fagan, Chad Lawhorn; March 24, 2008 in print edition on 1A; It’s been seven years since the Lawrence fertilizer plant closed on its 467-acre industrial site; now city leaders are seeking answers to environmental questions that could determine its future as a business park.

Video: City leaders have concerns with former Farmland Industries site
Video: Interview with … Beth Johnson
Video: Interview with … Lawrence Mayor Sue Hack
Video: Interview with … John Mitchell
Poll: Should the city of Lawrence seek to own and develop the Farmland Industry site or should it leave it to a private company to develop?
Source document: PowerPoint presentation by John Mitchell

12:00 p.m.

‘If you want to be a sheriff … here’s how you do it’: By Mike Belt; March 24, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Roy Dunnaway struggles with the words when he tries to explain why he is retiring. He’s been Jefferson County sheriff for 25 years and is one of the longest tenured sheriffs in the state. He unpins his badge at the end of the month.

5:00 p.m.

KU women open WNIT vs. Evansville: By Chuck Woodling; March 24, 2008 in print edition on 1B; On paper, Kansas University has a below-average women’s basketball team. The Jayhawks finished in a tie for 11th place in Big 12 Conference standings and have dropped six of their last seven games. Then again, KU’s overall record is 16-15.

10:00 p.m.

Building a network: By Sarah Henning; March 25, 2008 in print edition on 1C; Allen is 53 years old, male and lives in Lawrence. He blogs, posts video and audio and writes about his history. He’s in a relationship, but he sure cuts a striking stance in his official MySpace photo — tall and handsome with flowers at his feet, er, foundation. Allen — last name Fieldhouse — has a MySpace page, just like many students at Kansas University.

On the street: Are you friends with any groups or organizations on MySpace or Facebook?

All stories

6News video: Hit-and-run driver sentenced: March 24, 2008; A Lawrence man will serve three months behind bars for his role in a 2006 fatal hit-and-run near downtown Lawrence.
6News video: Lawrence police hunt serial rapist: March 24, 2008; Police are working to crack the case of a possible serial rapist preying on young women here in Lawrence.
6News video: Lecompton home destroyed in fire: March 24, 2008; A fire ravages a rural Lecompton home. Luckily, no one was injured in the blaze.
6News video: City, county to discuss 31st St. extension: March 24, 2008; Douglas County commissioners want a joint meeting with the Lawrence City Commission to discuss extending 31st street from Haskell Avenue east to O'Connell Road.
6News video: Potential Farmland plant buyers back out: March 24, 2008; New information emerges today on a private company wanting to redevelop the former Farmland Industries plant into a biodiesel and ethanol center.
6News video: District plans ahead for school growth: By Lindsey Slater; March 24, 2008; School boundaries remain stable for the next school year, but overcrowding and population growth are causing the district to look closely at elementary schools. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
6News video: Senate committee approves state smoking ban: March 24, 2008; A statewide ban on smoking is revived after appearing dead in recent days.
6News video: State leaders rally in support of Sunflower plants: March 24, 2008; A new proposal for allowing two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas emerges from a House committee.
6News video: KidCast: March 24, 2008; Justin Smith gives tonight's KidCast.
6Sports video: Hawks head to Sweet 16: March 24, 2008; For the second straight year, the Kansas men's basketball team is still alive for the second weekend of the NCAA tournament.
6Sports video: Villanova preps for KU: March 24, 2008; Villanova sophomore Scottie Reynold and head coach Jay Wright talk about their upcoming battle with the Jayhawks.
6Sports video: KU women advance: March 24, 2008; The Kansas women's basketball team hits the hardwood tonight for the second round of the WNIT.
KU women advance in WNIT, down Evansville 82-60: March 24, 2008; The Kansas University women's basketball team extended its season at least three more days with an 82-60 win over Evansville Monday night in Allen Fieldhouse to open the WNIT. The Jayhawks are now 2-0 in WNIT openers, having done the same two years ago at home.
6News Now: Commissioners seek joint meeting on 31st Street: March 24, 2008; In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Douglas County commissioners want a joint meeting with Lawrence city commissioners about extending 31st Street east, and a judge sentences a Lawrence man convicted of a hit-and-run fatality to 90 days behind bars.
Senate committee OKs statewide smoking ban: Legislation unlikely to pass House; By Scott Rothschild; March 24, 2008; A statewide ban on smoking in indoor public places, which appeared dead in recent days, was revived Monday.
Judge imposes three-month jail term in hit-and-run fatality: Driver was drunk; March 24, 2008; A judge this morning sentenced Joshua Walton, 25, to serve 90 days in jail, followed by two years of supervised probation, for a 2006 drunken driving accident that killed 22-year-old Kansas University student Ryan Kanost.
Reinvented coffee shop place for peace, relaxation: By Eileen Roddy; March 24, 2008 in print edition on C1; The SconeLady’s Coffee Shop, Espresso Bar and Roasterie (formerly known as Classic Gourmet) at 3300 Bob Billings Parkway has undergone changes since Lukas Warden took ownership in December 2007.
Devilish idea for this year’s unused eggs: J-W Staff Reports; March 24, 2008 in print edition on C1; Looking for a way to use those hard-boiled eggs left over from your kids’ Easter egg hunt?
Mother, Army differ on whether soldier is casualty of war: By Robert Imrie - Associated Press Writer; March 24, 2008 in print edition on C8; Joan McDonald believes her son was a casualty of the war in Iraq, but the Army says that while he did suffer a severe head wound in a bomb blast, the cause of his death is undetermined, keeping him off the casualty list.
Palestinians lodge complaints with Cheney: Israel’s settlements, checkpoints roadblocks on path to peace; By Deb Riechmann - Associated Press Writer; March 24, 2008 in print edition on C8; Palestinian leaders asked Vice President Dick Cheney on Sunday to pressure Israel to halt settlement construction and voiced other complaints that deflated Cheney’s hopeful words about Mideast peace.
First large-scale Kansas deer study takes place at Quivira Refuge: By Pam Martin - Great Bend Tribune; March 24, 2008 in print edition on A3; At Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, “catch and release” refers to bigger game — deer. The refuge is the site of the first large deer research project in Kansas.
Boundary changes may soon be needed: By George Diepenbrock; March 24, 2008 in print edition on A3; It looks easy — like moving the pieces of the puzzle to make things fit just right. But members of the Lawrence schools boundary committee have a tough job because these pieces also come with emotion attached — students and parents who may not want to be transferred to a new school.
Schwegler fetes long history: By George Diepenbrock; March 24, 2008 in print edition on A3; In 1957, Schwegler School was the new four-room school on the edge of Lawrence. Of the 100 students, some walked through a pasture — where Hobby Lobby, 1801 W. 23rd St., is now — to get to class.
Horoscopes: March 24, 2008 in print edition on B8; You make a difference this year. Your strength is your ability to detach and see the whole picture. Just sharing your vision of a situation will allow others to find solutions. If you are single, a new person who's quite unique and different could mosey into your life. If you are attached, walk in your sweetie's shoes more often.
‘Horton’ has familiar ring — No. 1: By David Germain - Associated Press Writer; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B8; Audiences are still listening to Horton and his Who pals.
People in the news: March 24, 2008 in print edition on B8; • Spears’ TV wardrobe to be auctioned • ‘Hairspray’ star was hot to foxtrot • B.B. King buys landmark juke joint
Mo. court ruling could free DWI offenders: March 24, 2008 in print edition on B10; A recent state Supreme Court ruling that allows many repeat drunken drivers to avoid felony charges could result in the release of some offenders.
Capitol Briefing: News from the Kansas Statehouse; By Scott Rothschild; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B10; The state employee health insurance fund has a reserve of approximately $200 million, which is the highest it has ever been, state officials said.
How to deal with job loss: In rocky job market, keep these tips in mind; By Ruth Mantell - MarketWatch; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B9; Recession fears have been growing, job creation has been weakening and observers see the ranks of the unemployed swelling in the next few years in the case of a downturn.
Senator to Congress: Get back to work: By Hope Yen - Associated Press Writer; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B9; Congress should cut short its spring break to work on proposals this week that would tighten regulation of investment banks and help people facing foreclosure, a Republican senator said Sunday.
On the money: Home foreclosure: McClatchy Newspapers; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B9; As the foreclosure problem deepens in this country, more and more advice and support is being offered to families and individuals at risk of losing their homes, through counseling services, credit management groups and the Internet.
Create your own half-time position: By J.T. O’Donnell & Dale Dauten; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B9; Dear J.T. and Dale: Several years ago it seemed one could get a half-time job (once known as job-sharing). This would be very nice for someone in my position (55 years old) and also wanting to enjoy her grandkids, traveling, gardening, etc.
Lawrence therapists finish training class: J-W Staff Reports; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B9; Therapists from Lawrence Therapy Services attended Bal-A-Vis-X Level I training last month in Lawrence.
Chamber to celebrate 20 years of East Hills: J-W Staff Reports; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B9; Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will celebrate 20 years of the East Hills Business Park at 4 p.m. March 31 at Douglas County Development Inc.’s “spec” building, 3813 Greenway Drive.
Technology association starts scholarship fund: J-W Staff Reports; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B9; Leaders of the Lawrence Technology Association recently agreed to launch a scholarship fund to support technology-based education.
US toll in Iraq reaches 4,000: 4 soldiers killed in roadside attack Sunday in Baghdad; By Robert H. Reid - Associated Press Writer; March 24, 2008 in print edition on A1; A roadside bomb killed four U.S. soldiers in Baghdad on Sunday, the military said, pushing the overall American death toll in the five-year war to at least 4,000.
Better with age?: ‘Foodie’ parents give children early taste of alcohol, but not all feel it’s a wise idea; By Victoria Brett - The Associated Press; March 24, 2008 in print edition on C1; Five-year-old Malia Llerena smells the aroma of a glass of wine made by her parents as her mother, Genevieve Llerena, looks on at their home in Healdsburg, Calif. And of course, she can identify a corkscrew. After all, she’s already 5 years old.
Hopes for change also relegated to waiting list in Cuba: By Anita Snow - Associated Press Writer; March 24, 2008 in print edition on A8; Cubans expecting their new president to transform their strained lives are tempering their hopes as they gradually accept him at his word: Small improvements will come with time, but nothing will happen overnight.
On track: State officials are on the right track by approving a study of expanded Amtrak service in Kansas.; J-W Editorials; March 24, 2008 in print edition on A7; Proponents of expanding Amtrak passenger service from Kansas to Fort Worth, Texas, should be elated at the quick attention their effort has garnered from state officials.
New party more likely to alter war policy: By Carl Leubsdorf; March 24, 2008 in print edition on A7; For the third time since World War II, Americans are picking a new president amid sharp national divisions over a bloody, financially draining war in Asia.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: March 24, 2008 in print edition on A7; Kansas University defeated St. Peter’s in the semifinal round of the NIT basketball tournament in New York’s Madison Square Garden.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: March 24, 2008 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for March 24, 1908: Ephraim Vancil, Buddy Parker, Jack McGee and Will Spencer, four prisoners at the county jail, all accused of penitentiary offenses, figured in a failed attempt at jail-break Saturday evening.
Grateful mom: March 24, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: For many of us parents, spring break is a time to scramble to find care for our children and something for them to do, even more so children like my son, who has autism and needs extra levels of care and attention.
Risk continues: March 24, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: There is risk of further serious damage to the well-being of our country if President Bush and Vice President Cheney are allowed to finish their terms of office. Neither of them can be trusted.
Police increase firepower to meet rising threats: By Keith Ridler - Associated Press Writer; March 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; The 30-year-old mother of three jumped from her disabled SUV following a chase, holding a gun to her head to keep police back. Officers fired a stun gun but the nonlethal weapon was foiled by her heavy coat.
Spitzer probe takes partisan turn: By Michael Amon - Newsday; March 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; The federal probe into Eliot Spitzer‘s alleged use of high-priced prostitutes took on a partisan tinge Sunday with news that a Republican political operative provided the FBI with salacious details of the former governor’s trysts four months before he resigned.
Areas in Mississippi basin not out of the water yet: By Jon Gambrell - Associated Press Writer; March 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; High water pouring down the White River could cause historic flooding in cities along its path in eastern Arkansas, forecasters warned Sunday.
Al-Qaida No. 2 urges retaliatory strikes: March 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; Al-Qaida deputy leader Ayman al-Zawahri is calling on Muslims to strike Israeli and American interests to avenge Israel’s recent offensive in the Gaza Strip, according to a new audiotape reported in Cairo.
Trapped Ukrainian sailors feared dead: March 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; Eighteen Ukrainian sailors were feared dead today after they were trapped underwater in their capsized tugboat in Hong Kong for nearly 40 hours amid strong currents, a salvage company said.
Fire, blasts destroy meatpacking plant: March 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; A fire set off a series of explosions at a meatpacking plant on Sunday, destroying the factory and causing an ammonia gas leak that forced 180 people from their homes, authorities in Booneville said. There were no reported injuries.
War protesters disrupt Easter Mass: March 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; Six protesters disrupted the beginning of Cardinal Francis George’s Easter homily to shout their opposition to the Iraq war.
4 dead, 1 missing as fishing boat sinks: March 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; A fishing boat sank off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands on Sunday, leaving four crew members including the captain dead and another missing, the Coast Guard said.
Driver tries Oreo defense: March 24, 2008 in print edition on A2; Police say a man’s excuse for speeding through the small town of Salisbury takes the cake — or, at least, the cookie.
On the record: March 24, 2008 in print edition on A4; Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported these fire calls:
City Commission agenda: Sixth Street work approval expected: March 24, 2008 in print edition on A4; City commissioners plan to give final approval to a project to make improvements at the intersection of Sixth Street and George Williams Way.
Royals top White Sox: Associated Press; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B6; White Sox starter John Danks allowed five runs, six hits and four walks in 41⁄3 innings, and the Kansas City Royals knocked off Chicago, 6-5.
NBA Roundup: Associated Press; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B6; Scores from around the league.
Commentary: Longhorns live by three-pointer: By Jean-Jacques Taylor - The Dallas Morning News; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B2; For a while on Easter Sunday, Texas couldn’t miss from beyond the three-point line.
Top pick sent to Triple-A: March 24, 2008 in print edition on B2; The Kansas City Royals optioned Luke Hochevar, the first pick in the 2006 draft, to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.
Lefty joins Royals bullpen: March 24, 2008 in print edition on B2; Ron Mahay, a well traveled left-handed pitcher who began his career as an outfielder, signed a two-year contract for $8 million with Kansas City.
Ogilvy hangs on to slim lead: Tiger 5 back with 7 to play at rain-delayed tourney; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B2; Tiger Woods’ unbeaten streak lives another day. Barring a big comeback, it’ll live for only one more day.
Nowitzki injures left leg: March 24, 2008 in print edition on B2; Dirk Nowitzki was helped to the locker room, putting no weight on his left leg, after a nasty spill in the third quarter of Dallas’ game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.
Texas cruises; Big 12 now 8-0: Associated Press; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B3; Texas made an emphatic statement in its first game back in the NCAA Tournament since 2005.
NCAA Tournament Roundup: Curry catches fire, ousts Hoyas: Davidson improbably reaches Sweet 16; UT advances; Associated Press; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B4; Stephen Curry looked tired. His soft, feathery shot was clanging off the rim. The slender, baby-faced sophomore seemed to be just another in a long line of stars bottled up by Georgetown’s ferocious defense.
KU freshman 5th at golf tourney: March 24, 2008 in print edition on B5; Kansas University freshman Nate Barbee shot a final-round 69 to finish 7-under-par and tie for fifth Sunday at the Ron Moore Invitational.
Clutch hit lifts Jayhawks, 12-11: J-W Staff Reports; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B5; Erik Morrison’s two-out, two-strike single in the top of the eighth brought in Ryne Price with the game-winning run, and Kansas University’s baseball team rallied from an early five-run hole to knock off Northwestern, 12-11, on Sunday.
Wildcats wary of Kansas’ guards: By Joe Juliano - The Philadelphia Inquirer; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B4; Villanova coach Jay Wright has been in this situation before, and he will face it again when the Wildcats take on Kansas University in the Midwest Regional semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.
Double-digit dreamers move on: Top seeds survive; other big-name programs not so fortunate; By Eddie Pells - Associated Press National Writer; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B1; All the top seeds made it through. So did a couple of the country’s top freshmen. Stanford’s coach will be back on the sidelines. Duke will watch the rest of the tournament from the couch.
KU women open WNIT vs. Evansville: By Chuck Woodling; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B1; On paper, Kansas University has a below-average women’s basketball team. The Jayhawks finished in a tie for 11th place in Big 12 Conference standings and have dropped six of their last seven games. Then again, KU’s overall record is 16-15.
Next up: ‘Nova: Self lauds upcoming opponent; By Gary Bedore; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B1; Like hordes of hoop fanatics across the country, Bill Self spent part of his Easter Sunday watching riveting NCAA Tournament action. Must-see TV for Kansas University’s fifth-year basketball coach was an 11:10 a.m., second-round game between 12th-seeded Villanova and No. 13 Siena.
Stagnant Farmland: City pursuing property for industrial park; By Mark Fagan & Chad Lawhorn; March 24, 2008 in print edition on A1; It’s been seven years since the Lawrence fertilizer plant closed on its 467-acre industrial site; now city leaders are seeking answers to environmental questions that could determine its future as a business park.
‘If you want to be a sheriff … here’s how you do it’: After 25 years, Jefferson County officer ready to retire; By Mike Belt; March 24, 2008 in print edition on A1; Roy Dunnaway struggles with the words when he tries to explain why he is retiring. He’s been Jefferson County sheriff for 25 years and is one of the longest tenured sheriffs in the state. He unpins his badge at the end of the month.
PBS chronicles ‘Bush’s War’: Kevin McDonough; March 24, 2008 in print edition on B8; Sometimes it seems we are drowning in numbers. We trot out best-of lists, poll data, box-office results and anniversary dates in an almost unconscious fashion, as if to give the illusion that we know what we are talking about, or that we are talking about anything at all.

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