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The day in photos, April 13, 2009 Kansas vs. Oklahoma State
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Polls
Do you support the U.S. military using force against pirates?

Poll results

Response Percent
Yes
 
 93%
No
 
 3%
Not sure
 
 2%
Total 880
Would you drink water packaged in paper boxes instead of plastic bottles?

Poll results

Response Percent
Yes
 
 68%
No
 
 31%
Total 674
Videos

Lead stories

12:00 a.m.
Cups, beer bottles and boxes are strewn about the front porch of a house on the 1300 block of Ohio Street Saturday morning, April 11, 2009. Parents combat underage drinking
By Christine Metz
April 12, 2009 in print edition on 1A
Nancy Renfro, mother of a 16- and a 19-year-old, is in the trenches of navigating the world of teenage parties.
6:00 a.m.
City Commissioner Rob Chestnut takes a shot over Ron Gaches in a pickup game at the Community Building, 11th and Vermont streets. Chestnut to take shot at shaping city budget
By Chad Lawhorn
April 13, 2009 in print edition on 1A
Rob Chestnut makes his living by examining finances, which made it all the more concerning that when he joined the Lawrence City Commission two years ago, he often got an uncomfortable feeling when he looked at the city’s spending. “I felt like we had bought a house that had a mortgage that was a little bit more than we could afford,” Chestnut said. On Tuesday, Chestnut will get his chance to be the leader of the household, so to speak.
10:00 a.m.
Jennifer Juarez, left, of Snacks on Racks, based in Parkville, Mo., and Debbie Miers, director of Food and Nutrition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, talk about the new water cartons that will be available at LMH later this week. The boxes will replace plastic water bottles. LMH dumps water bottles for boxes
By Karrey Britt
April 13, 2009 in print edition on 3A
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is ditching plastic water bottles and offering a greener option instead. Beginning Wednesday, the hospital will be selling water in cartons — it will be the first in the nation to do so. “It is something that could help the planet, plus help us,” said Debbie Miers, director of Food and Nutrition and a member of the hospital’s newly formed green task force.
2:00 p.m.
Karen Wray strolls and shops along Massachusetts Street with her son Cooper in spite of her allergies, which have been exceptionally bothersome this year. Tree pollen became a problem for some allergy sufferers in February this year. Allergy season hits early
By Karrey Britt
April 13, 2009 in print edition on 1A
Achoo! If seasonal allergies seem to have hit you earlier this year, you’re not alone. Lawrence resident Karen Wray, 44, started suffering from itchy eyes, a runny nose and scratchy throat in early March. Normally, such symptoms don’t appear until early summer or fall.
6:00 p.m.
Colleen bloom plays with Lexie Webb and Taylor Bell at Stepping Stones, 1100 Wakarusa Drive, where she is the infant lead instructor. Day care providers generally have limited openings for infants because of state regulations that permit only three infants per one care provider in centers. Baby steps: Lawrence parents must start early to reserve infant child care
By Sarah Henning
April 13, 2009
Julie Henderson knows that she’s one of the lucky ones. After she has her baby boy in May, she knows she can return to work secure in the fact that she has quality child care. Henderson’s employer, Lawrence Athletic Club North, 3201 Mesa Way, provides child care.

All stories

6News Top Six
By D.J. Whetter
April 13, 2009
Every Monday, 6News staff compile the area’s top six sports plays from the previous week.
Kidcast: Brian Ellis
April 13, 2009
The record high for April 20 is 91 in 1987. The record low is 29 in 1953.
Volunteer organizations commended in Basehor
By Mark Boyle
April 13, 2009
An annual tradition in Basehor continued this evening with volunteer recognition night.
Collins, Aldrich announce plans to return to KU next season
By Gary Bedore
09:13 p.m., April 13, 2009 Updated 10:08 p.m. in print edition on B1
Kansas basketball players Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich announced their intentions to return to the Jayhawks next season during the 2009 Awards Banquet on Monday at the Holiday Inn Holidome in Lawrence.
New battle expected after Gov. Sebelius vetoes coal-burning power plant bill
By Scott Rothschild
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
On Monday, as expected, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius vetoed legislation that would allow construction of the two 700-megawatt plants in southwest Kansas.
Governor says her action allows Kansas Regents to freeze tuition
By Scott Rothschild
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Monday vetoed restrictive budget provisions on higher education, an action she said will allow the Kansas Board of Regents to freeze tuition for one year.
Governor rejects funding for KTEC
By Scott Rothschild
04:26 p.m., April 13, 2009 Updated 06:05 p.m. in print edition on B7
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Monday vetoed funding for a state economic development agency that has been under fire from some lawmakers.
Sebelius vetoes bill on coal-fired power plants
By Scott Rothschild
April 13, 2009
As expected, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Monday vetoed legislation that would have allowed the construction of two 700-megawatt coal-burning power plants in southwest Kansas.
School board to discuss possibility of having high school graduations at KU this year
By Lindsey Slater
April 13, 2009
Memorial Stadium at Kansas University is back in play as a potential site to host both Free State High and Lawrence High School graduation ceremonies.
Woman pleads guilty in juvenile court to role in store manager’s murder
By Nicole Kelley
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
Amber Russell, 19, of Lenexa, pleaded guilty Monday in juvenile court to first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery for her participation in the Nov. 11, 2005, murder of Robin Bell at a Bonner Springs Dollar General. Bell lived in Tonganoxie, and managed the store.
Suspect accused of stabbing teen at park to have court appearance
By Jesse Fray
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
A Lawrence man accused of stabbing a 15-year-old boy at a city park is scheduled to appear in Douglas County District Court on Tuesday.
Kansas gives prairie chickens to Missouri
Associated Press
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A5
Kansas is helping out its neighbors by letting Missouri have some of its Greater Prairie Chickens. Missouri has only a few hundred of the rare birds, while Kansas has a springtime population of 25,000 to 40,000. Missouri conservation officials are allowed to trap about 100 of the Kansas birds per year, 50 cocks and 50 hens.
Change comes fast to Kansas medical board
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A5
It was a year ago that the public outcry over a Kansas doctor linked to 59 overdose deaths focused attention to the state medical board’s handling of cases. The head of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts and its general counsel announced their resignations, and lawmakers demanded change.
KU baseball earns national ranking
Jayhawks ranked 24th in Baseball America’s Top 25
J-W Staff Reports
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B3
The Kansas baseball team, fresh off a three-game sweep of No. 17 Oklahoma State, has earned itself a spot in the national rankings.
New Douglas County Commissioner sworn in
Charles Jones ends 10-year stint on commission
By George Diepenbrock
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
During his 34 years in public administration, Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinaug has worked for 70 to 80 elected officials.
Man ordered to stand trial on robbery, kidnapping charges
By Jesse Fray
April 13, 2009
A 41-year-old man, accused of robbing and kidnapping a Lawrence woman in February 2008, was ordered Monday morning to stand trial, Douglas County District Judge Sally Pokorny said.
New coal-fired electric plant near Holcomb now off company’s near-term agenda
By Scott Rothschild
April 13, 2009
As Kansas politicians battle over the proposed coal-burning plants, the Colorado-based electricity supplier that has been a major player in pushing for approval has dropped the project from its “near-term” planning, and has announced a greater commitment to renewable energy.
City tennis delayed
J-W Staff Reports
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B3
Monday’s city showdown between the Lawrence High and Free State High boys tennis teams was postponed because of rain. The Lions and Firebirds now will face each other at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, with the junior-varsity matches slated for FSHS and the varsity action scheduled to take place at LHS.
Haskell Stadium to be discussed as graduation site for Lawrence’s high schools
J-W Staff Reports
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A5
Lawrence School Board to discuss graduation site at Monday night’s meeting.
Allergy season hits early
There’s something in the air, and it’s making people miserable
By Karrey Britt
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
Achoo! If seasonal allergies seem to have hit you earlier this year, you’re not alone. Lawrence resident Karen Wray, 44, started suffering from itchy eyes, a runny nose and scratchy throat in early March. Normally, such symptoms don’t appear until early summer or fall.
A gutty victory
Hurling hurler helps KU complete sweep
By Dugan Arnett
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B1
For five innings of the Kansas University baseball’s team’s matchup with visiting Oklahoma State on Sunday, Lee Ridenhour had done so well. For five innings, the freshman right-hander had stood on the mound at Hoglund Ballpark and — despite suffering from a brutal bout of food poisoning he’d had since Friday night — managed to gut through what would end up being a 4-3, extra-innings victory over the No. 17 Cowboys.
City splits
The new Lawrence City Commission will face important decisions for the future of our city.
J-W Editorials
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A7
As usually is the case a week after election day, Tuesday’s Lawrence City Commission agenda will be a light one. Once they get past the consent agenda, the commissioners largely will be focused on the ceremonial transition that will mark the exit of two commissioners and the seating of two new ones.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A7
From the Lawrence Daily World for April 13, 1909: “Contractors were here today figuring on plans for the new power plant to be erected near the Bowersock Mills to furnish the power that will help give us an electric line. … Will Parrish, the proprietor of the Peerless Cafe in the 1000 block of Massachusetts was going up the outside stairway to his rooms over the cafe when he was slugged by a would-be robber.”
Kidnapped U.S. captain freed; snipers kill 3 pirates
By Todd Pitman and Lara Jakes - Associated Press Writers
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
Navy Seal snipers on the fantail of a destroyer cut down three Somali pirates in a lifeboat and rescued an American sea captain on Easter Sunday. The surprise nighttime assault in choppy seas ended a five-day standoff between a team of rogue gunmen and the world’s most powerful military.
Tiger, Phil steal the show at Masters
By Rick Morrissey - Chicago Tribune
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B2
For three rounds, the Masters was vanilla, and sugar-free vanilla at that. There was no buzz to speak of, no rush of emotions, nothing that would make a person reach for something that might calm the nerves. All that changed Sunday. I know this is going to come as a bit of a shock, but the change came about because of two gentlemen, one who goes by the nickname of Tiger and the other who swings from the wrong side of the ball.
A-Rod takes next step
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B2
Alex Rodriguez will report today to the New York Yankees’ spring training complex in Tampa, Fla., to continue his rehabilitation from right hip surgery. Rodriguez had surgery March 9 in Vail, Colo., to remove an impingement in the joint and drain a cyst in the hip.
UNC’s Davis returning
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B2
North Carolina freshman forward Ed Davis said he would return to the team for the 2009-2010 season. Davis made the announcement Sunday. In a statement, the 6-foot-10 native of Richmond, Va., said he would like to play in the NBA, but that he’s not ready to take that step. Davis also said he was glad to get the decision behind him so he could focus on the remainder of the school year.
Volunteer corps invites youths to Earth Day Parade
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
The Youth Volunteer Corps invites any 11- to 18-year-old to join the Earth Day Parade on Saturday. Corps members will ride their bikes in the parade, which begins at 11 a.m. at Seventh and Massachusetts streets and ends at South Park. Preparations for the Earth Day festival will start at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday at South Park. If interested in participating, call Rachael at 865-5030 or send e-mail to youth@rhvc.org.
GaDuGi SafeCenter to offer training for advocates
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
GaDuGi SafeCenter will offer volunteer training for people interested in becoming advocates for women surviving sexual violence. Applications are available at gadugisafecenter.org, and can be returned by e-mail to directservices@sunflower.com. The training will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. April 20, in the Peaslee Room at the United Way building, 2518 Ridge Court.
Center seeks volunteers for Day of Caring projects
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
The Roger Hill Volunteer Center still needs 250 more volunteers for Day of Caring 2009. There are a wide array of projects across the community to help with, including gardening, painting, wrapping presents, sorting, and yardwork.
Assistance needed for school carnival
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
Kennedy School needs 15 to 20 volunteers to help with its Spring Carnival from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 24. Volunteers will be asked to run booths and take tickets in exchange for food. If interested contact Crystal Harris, at 330-1689 or by e-mail at cjharris@usd497.org.
Thai soldiers spray gunfire, tear gas at protesters
By Ambika Ahuja and Grant Peck - Associated Press Writers
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A6
Thai soldiers sprayed automatic weapons fire into the air and threw tear gas to clear protesters blocking roads in the capital in the pre-dawn darkness today. Demonstrators responded by hurling at least one gasoline bomb and 70 people were reported injured, most by tear gas.
Final roar honors Cabrera’s mastery
J-W Staff Reports
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B1
The cheers came from every corner of Augusta National, the kind of mayhem that had been missing at the Masters. The last one was for Angel Cabrera, a most unlikely champion. He heard the roars for Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, a supercharged duel that was pure theater.
The first puppy’s journey to D.C.
By Manuel Roig-Franzia - The Washington Post
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A10
Let’s follow the trail. The Obama puppy trail. Why? Because it is our duty. It starts at a doggie love shack on the bank of a creek in far western Pennsylvania and ends at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Along the way, the world’s suddenly most famous puppy has had ups and downs. He has known rejection and the joy of newfound affection.
Can Cuba cope with an onslaught of Americans?
By Will Weissert - Associated Press Writer
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B10
A push in Congress to do away with U.S. travel bans on Cuba could set off a flood of American visitors to the long-forbidden island. But many wonder whether a country where foreigners have long complained about lousy food, sluggish service and iffy infrastructure is ready for an onslaught of Americans unseen since the days of Meyer Lansky and Al Capone.
Historic concert recalled at Lincoln Memorial event
By Natasha T. Metzler - Associated Press Writer
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A9
More than 2,000 people gathered Sunday at the Lincoln Memorial for a concert honoring the 70th anniversary of Marian Anderson’s historic performance there in 1939. Because of the color of her skin, Anderson was denied the opportunity to perform at nearby Constitution Hall and local high school.
Chestnut to take shot at shaping city budget
Finance professional is in line to move into mayor’s seat on Tuesday
By Chad Lawhorn
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
Rob Chestnut makes his living by examining finances, which made it all the more concerning that when he joined the Lawrence City Commission two years ago, he often got an uncomfortable feeling when he looked at the city’s spending. “I felt like we had bought a house that had a mortgage that was a little bit more than we could afford,” Chestnut said. On Tuesday, Chestnut will get his chance to be the leader of the household, so to speak.
Closer U.S.-India ties would benefit world
By John Bersia
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A7
The future of the United States and India, in broad terms, beckons largely from the same direction. Thus, it was encouraging to learn that a substantive meeting between President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India in London recently went well. Obama called India a critical partner, and Singh described the president as a visionary who has given hope to oppressed people around the world.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A7
Local auto dealer Jim Clark was preparing to go back to France to be decorated by a community he had helped liberate as a leader in the June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion. He was to be honored at a 40th anniversary event by Periers, France. Clark, 64, had been a 24-year-old Army lieutenant at the time.
Obama to bypass one-on-one sessions
By Andres Oppenheimer - The Miami Herald
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A7
Despite growing speculation in recent days that President Barack Obama will hold a one-on-one meeting with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at this week’s Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago, there will be no special meeting between the two leaders, U.S. officials said.
Cat allergies can be prove problematic for guests
April 13, 2009
What should you do if your household includes a cat or two and you are having house guests who don’t seem to share your love of felines?
The Edge
April 13, 2009
• ‘Long Lost’ (books) • ‘Tell No One’ (DVD) • ‘Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure’ (game)
Kid reads: It’s rhyme time during National Poetry Month
McClatchy Newspapers
April 13, 2009
Celebrate National Poetry Month in April with a crackerjack stack of new children’s poetry titles.
Hidden Valley camp undergoing renovations
By Terry Rombeck
April 13, 2009
When Olivia Marshall tells classmates she’s going camping at Hidden Valley Camp, they usually have the same reaction. Where?
Gold mine: Lawrence, national dealers report increasing sales of ‘scrap’ jewelry
By Brian Frederick
April 13, 2009
Everyone has seen the advertisements: companies offering cash for old and broken gold jewelry. Different from pawn shops, these companies offer payouts based on the value of gold, rather than on resale value.
Reinventing the creations of DaVinci
By Kevin McDonough
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A9
“Doing Da Vinci” (9 p.m., Discovery) takes a fun idea and runs with it for twice as long as it has to. “Doing” asks a group of historians, engineers, artists and gear-heads to build some of the devices and weapons that the artist, inventor and visionary Leonard Da Vinci left behind in his legendary notebooks.
Diabetics skimping on care in recession
By Linda A. Johnson - Associated Press Writer
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
Diabetics are increasingly risking life and limb by cutting back on — or even going without — doctor visits, insulin, medicines and blood-sugar testing as they lose income and health insurance in the recession, an Associated Press analysis has found.
Relatives hint Aldrich, Collins will return
By Gary Bedore
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B1
Tonight could be a huge night for Kansas University’s men’s basketball program. Relatives of Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins on Sunday night strongly hinted to the Journal-World that the two standouts will make statements about their future at the sold-out postseason KU hoops awards banquet, set for a 7 p.m. start at the Holidome.
Joba OK, but K.C. rallies to victory
Royals avoid sweep with 6-4 win in finale
J-W Staff Reports
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B1
Joba Chamberlain’s season debut went just fine. It was the pitchers who followed him that cost the New York Yankees. John Buck homered and drove in three runs, helping the Kansas City Royals rally past New York, 6-4, on a rainy Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Texas remains king of wind power
By Dirk Lammers - Associated Press Writer
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
Texas continues to blow away the competition, but Iowa can now generate more wind power than California, according to a new industry report to be released today. The Lone Star state’s 7,118 megawatts dwarfs Iowa’s 2,791 megawatts and California’s 2,517 megawatts, but wind power has grown into a key part of the energy infrastructure in Minnesota and Iowa, where each state generates more than 7 percent of its electricity from turbines, the American Wind Energy Association study said.
Fergie, Ziggy Marley to lead Egg Roll talent
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
This year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be more Fergalicious than ever, with pop diva Fergie headlining the entertainment. The Obama administration has invited 30,000 people to watch the Black Eyed Peas frontwoman, reggae star Ziggy Marley and children’s favorites SteveSongs and Imagination Movers perform today on a new stage facing the White House.
Boat slams into tug; 5 killed, 7 injured
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
Five people were killed and seven seriously injured when a 22-foot pleasure boat crashed into the rear of a docked tug boat near St. Augustine Sunday evening, authorities said. The crash happened about 7 p.m. on the Intracoastal Waterway in St. Johns County near the Palm Valley Bridge, about 20 miles northwest of St. Augustine, said Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokeswoman Joy Hill.
Pope urges hope for end to war, poverty
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
Pope Benedict XVI sought to give a message of hope on Easter Sunday to victims of wars, poverty and financial turmoil, saying it was urgently needed to overcome the miseries that are plaguing Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the globe.
Family of teacher stunned by arrest
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
Relatives of a Sunday school teacher arrested in the killing of an 8-year-old girl found stuffed into a suitcase said Sunday they are baffled by the accusations against the woman they know as a loving single parent. “I just can’t comprehend. There are no words,” said Brian Lawless, the father of 28-year-old Melissa Huckaby, who is being held in San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of kidnapping and killing Sandra Cantu.
40 homes at Christian center damaged by fire
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
A massive fire damaged or destroyed dozens of wood-frame buildings, mostly unoccupied summer homes, at a 146-year-old Christian center on Easter. The fire erupted at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, when Christians were celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But the season hadn’t begun yet at the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center on Lake Winnipesaukee, and state Fire Marshal William Degnan said no injuries to residents had been reported.
Motorcycle crash injures fans
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B2
Three spectators were seriously injured Sunday when a motorcycle crashed into fans watching the Paris-Roubaix cycling race, a one-day classic won by Belgium’s Tom Boonen. Three people were taken by helicopter to hospitals in Lille and Valenciennes for further scans, two for abdominal injuries and a woman who was briefly knocked unconscious, said Philippe Sudres, a spokesman for race organizer Amaury Sport Organization.
Dunleavy surgery was risky
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B2
About five weeks ago, Mike Dunleavy thought his basketball career might be over. The pain in his right knee was severe enough to cut his comeback short, and the high-scoring Indiana Pacers guard agreed to a risky surgery to remove a bone spur. He was told he might not regain the strength to play again after the procedure.
Hewitt victorious
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B2
Lleyton Hewitt of Australia held on to win his first tournament in two years Sunday with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Wayne Odesnik of the United States in the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships. Hewitt won his 498th career match and moved closer to joining Roger Federer and Carlos Moya as the only active players with 500 or more victories. Hewitt also won his first clay court tournament since he took the Delray Beach tournament in 1999.
Chiefs reach deal with LB Thomas
Veteran reportedly agrees to one-year contract
J-W Staff Reports
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B2
Free agent linebacker Zach Thomas agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, according to ESPN.com.
Henry scores 22 in junior loss
J-W Staff Reports
April 13, 2009 in print edition on B3
Xavier Henry scored 22 points off 7-of-12 shooting in the U.S. Junior National Select Team’s 98-89 loss to the World Team at Saturday night’s Nike Hoops Summit, played before 11,246 fans in Portland’s Rose Garden. Henry, a 6-foot-6 guard from Putnam City High in Oklahoma City, hit six of 11 threes. He had four rebounds and an assist.
On the record
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
• Lawrence police confirmed that a 21-year-old man arrested on Tuesday was the suspect in a stabbing on April 5. • Police arrested a 24-year-old Lawrence man early Sunday morning on charges of vehicle burglary, criminal damage to property and possession of stolen property. He was arrested in the 1800 block of West 26th Street and booked into jail at 4:54 a.m. Sunday. Bond was set at $3,500.
Rain brings relief to areas hit by wildfires
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A6
Rainstorms have drenched most of North Texas and parts of Oklahoma, helping firefighters contain several large blazes that have burned for days. Wildfires have burned more than 192,000 acres across North Texas. David Abernathy, a forest service operations section chief, said Sunday that the rains were a tremendous help. He says many weary firefighters have been given a chance to rest or return home.
Faithful gather after deadly twisters
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A6
Easter Sunday prayers were offered for victims of deadly storms that hit western Arkansas and the Southeast last week with signs of damage done by a tornado evident throughout St. Agnes Church. A stained-glass window gaped open in broken spots and rainwater leaked down the back of a display showing Christ being led to the cross.
On frontier, drug officers wage quiet war
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A6
Filmed with a night-vision camera just before Israeli narcotics officers pounced from nearby bushes, the video shows a Lebanese courier lobbing half-kilo packages of heroin over the border fence into Israel and an Israeli courier throwing back packages of $100 bills.
Strike the right cord with new dryer plug
By Linda Cottin
April 13, 2009
If you are ready to plug in that new or used clothes dryer and you realize the plug on the dryer does not match the outlet on the wall, you are faced with two options — replace the dryer outlet or replace the dryer cord. Given these two choices, replacing the cord on your dryer is by far the easier and more economical way to go.
Catch a sneak preview of renovated Castle Tea Room
By Lori Carson
April 13, 2009
What would Libby think? Libuse (Libby) Kriz-Fiorito called The Castle Tea Room home for almost 60 years. The foundation she established before her death in 2004 is responsible for the extensive renovations recently completed to the Lawrence landmark, located at 1307 Mass., the subject of this week’s “Home and Away.”
Vegetarians risk eating disorders
McClatchy Newspapers
April 13, 2009
Former and current adolescent vegetarians are more likely to have eating disorders than their non-vegetarian counterparts, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
Random things I learned about my mom through Facebook
By Meghan Bahn
April 13, 2009
Nineteen things about my mom (taken from her Facebook page).
The child care numbers just don’t add up
By Sarah Henning
April 13, 2009
Sitting down with Anna Jenny, head of the Douglas County Child Development Association, I felt like I’d won the lottery. Just months earlier, I’d had my first child. A week back into work and just two hours removed from dropping my son at child care for the day, I was sitting in Jenny’s office swallowing razor-sharp facts.
Budding business: Lawrence teacher opens secondhand clothing shop
By Eileen Roddy
April 13, 2009
Not too many young teachers these days can afford to dress in high-end clothing by designers such as Ralph Lauren, Armani, Oscar de la Renta or Dooney & Bourke. Nikki Price, 30, a third-grade teacher at Prairie Park School, hopes this may soon change.
Library Top 10
April 13, 2009
Here are the top-10 most-requested books at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., for the week of March 29 to April 5.
Horoscope
April 13, 2009
This week’s birthdays: Your ambitions will be embraced by the powers that be. You are apt to think of ways to help other people succeed, and in the process you will be promoted. Lucky events happen after you attend a seminar, convention or exposition.
Steinem a leader, but don’t call her an ‘icon’
McClatchy Newspapers
April 13, 2009
Don’t call her an icon of feminism or the instantly recognizable face of women’s liberation. Don’t even call her Ms. Steinem. Just call her Gloria. Is she the face of feminism?
Twenty brain-boosters worth trying
McClatchy Newspapers
April 13, 2009
Timing is everything, comedians say. It’s also important when it comes to taking care of your brain. Yet most of us start worrying about dementia after retirement — and that may be too little, too late.
100-calorie packs arrive
The Hartford Courant
April 13, 2009
For the dieter who’s looking to lose a few, the market wants to help you. For the past couple of years, certain companies have offered small portions of snack foods bundled in 100-calorie packs. Roughly 175 products — among them Nabisco’s Oreos and Teddy Grahams, Hershey’s Dark Chocolate and, yes, even Hostess’ Twinkies, in the form of Twinkie Bites — come in small sizes. Do they work?
Inexpensive casseroles can still be fresh, gourmet
Associated Press
April 13, 2009
Banish thoughts of potato sticks, limp green beans and cream-of-something soups. Casseroles finally are redeeming themselves.
Baby steps: Lawrence parents must start early to reserve infant child care
By Sarah Henning
April 13, 2009
Julie Henderson knows that she’s one of the lucky ones. After she has her baby boy in May, she knows she can return to work secure in the fact that she has quality child care. Henderson’s employer, Lawrence Athletic Club North, 3201 Mesa Way, provides child care.
LMH dumps water bottles for boxes
New containers more environmentally friendly in several ways
By Karrey Britt
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is ditching plastic water bottles and offering a greener option instead. Beginning Wednesday, the hospital will be selling water in cartons — it will be the first in the nation to do so. “It is something that could help the planet, plus help us,” said Debbie Miers, director of Food and Nutrition and a member of the hospital’s newly formed green task force.
LMH will showcase earth-friendly initiatives
By Karrey Britt
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
Lawrence Memorial Hospital will be showcasing its earth-friendly initiatives on Wednesday. The “green” event will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the atrium at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine. It is open to the public.
Line of text in abortion bill draws political line in the sand
By Scott Rothschild
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
It’s just one line in a 16-page bill, but abortion rights advocates say it represents a callous overreach by anti-abortionists. Under Senate Bill 218, a woman seeking an abortion must be informed at least 24 hours before the procedure that, “The abortion will terminate the life of a whole, separate, unique, living human being.”
Transit systems aim to enhance bus service, rider amenities
By Mark Fagan
April 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
New buses. More stops. Wireless online access. Such are only a few of the service upgrades and envisioned amenities for transit, the service that used to just be a matter of getting from here to there. Now it’s becoming more about the trip itself, and what riders can get done during it.
Lawrence music, dance students compete in Orlando
By Sarah Henning
April 13, 2009
Turns out that Disney World’s “Happiest Place on Earth” tag is still applicable after a two-day bus ride with 130 of your closest friends. In March, the Lawrence High School band and pom squad took a trip to Festival Disney, which spanned two days and thousands of miles. That’s enough to make a grouch out of anyone, but after winning awards at the trip’s final destination, a few hours crammed onto three charter buses could easily be forgotten.
The inevitable waiting game: Many put off tax filing until the last minute
By Ashley Fischer
April 13, 2009
Procrastination can cause a lot of problems. It can cause college students to pull all-nighters or earn failing grades. It can cause working professionals to miss deadlines. It can even cause individuals to have problems with the government if it comes to income tax returns.
Spring’s the season for a fairy-tale dress
By Caitlin Donnelly
April 13, 2009
Right after Easter, I gear up for the long haul. April showers don’t just bring May flowers. I prepare myself for a whirlwind of receptions, awards, graduation ceremonies, family gatherings, summer parties and backyard barbecues.
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