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12:00 a.m.
Lightning strikes Lawrence during a storm that moved through Kansas Sunday afternoon and night. Flood warning in effect for swath of NE Kansas
LJWorld.com staff reports
2:44 p.m., April 26, 2009 Updated 6:08 a.m.
A flood watch remains in effect for the area until noon following Sunday night’s storms.
6:00 a.m.
Don “Red Dog” Gardner leads his morning exercise group Thursday despite being in the middle of treatment for prostate cancer. He is using his leadership position in the community to raise awareness of cancer and advocate for early detection practices. Fitness warrior takes up fight against prostate cancer after own diagnosis
By Christine Metz
April 27, 2009 in print edition on 1A
For years Don “Red Dog” Gardner has used his Red Dog’s Dog Days workouts to advocate for the causes of others. In between the stretches, sprints and sit-ups, Gardner spreads the word about those in the community with leukemia, lung cancer or other serious illnesses. He promotes their fundraisers and benefit runs or just asks the group to keep them in their thoughts and prayers. But on an early morning in late February, it was Gardner who was sick.
10:00 a.m.
Students in Lisa Ball’s ninth-grade biology class at Southwest Junior High School participate in a video conference with her on Wednesday. Ball was in Louisiana researching caterpillars. Biology teacher shares virtual lessons from the field, er, swamp
By Lindsey Slater
April 27, 2009 in print edition on 3A
Ninth-grade biology students at Southwest Junior High School headed into Lisa Ball’s classroom like usual last week, and she was there smiling down upon them from the front of the classroom. Except she wasn’t there in person. Her image was being projected on a giant screen.
2:00 p.m.
Kennedy Lamer, 3, of Lawrence, is learning how to ride her new bike with the help of parents Stacey and Chad. Training days: Parents try new methods to teach their kids to ride bikes
By Mark Boyle
April 27, 2009
They say you never forget how to ride a bike. Maybe you never forget how you learned to ride, too. For most of us, learning to both ride and crash was a monumental time. We had a bike that was far too large for us; after all, our parents wanted us to “grow into the bike,” right?
5:40 p.m.
Hilary Brown, owner of Local Burger, prepares food at her restaurant, 714 Vt., in this 2009 photo. Experts to discuss natural keys to better physical, mental health
By Karrey Britt
April 27, 2009 in print edition on 3A
Oskaloosa resident Sue Westwind said she suffered from depression and anxiety most of her life. She began having migraines when she reached puberty. When she married, she wanted to have children but couldn’t.

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Kidcast: April 27, 2009
April 27, 2009
The record high for April 27 is 93 in 1989. The record low is 31 in 1920.
Hormone replacement therapy gains popularity
By Cathy Hamilton
April 27, 2009
Hormonal changes associated with menopause can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms in women. A natural course of therapy is gaining popularity these days.
6Sports Top Six
By D.J. Whetter
April 27, 2009
Every Monday, 6News staff compile the area’s top six sports plays from the previous week.
School lunch programs strive to be healthy, but habits begin at home
By Karrey Britt
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A3
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 9 million, or 16 percent, of children ages 6 to 19 are overweight. Another 15 percent are considered at risk of becoming overweight.
Smaller buses may also join city transit system
By Chad Lawhorn
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A5
Shorter public transit buses may be in store for the city
City closes Burcham, Riverfront parks
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A5
High water on the Kansas River has led the City of Lawrence to close Burcham and Riverfront parks at 6 p.m. Monday.
Dole Lecture on tap for this weekend
By Andy Hyland
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A3
Tickets were still available Monday afternoon for the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics’ 2009 Dole Lecture this weekend.
Concert planned tonight to honor KU student who died in March
By Andy Hyland
April 27, 2009
A concert is planned for 7 tonight at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house, 1301 West Campus Road, to benefit the family of Jason Wren, a student who died in the fraternity’s house in March.
Chancellor Hemenway discusses many changes at KU during his 14-year tenure
By Andy Hyland
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A3
Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway told the Lawrence Noon Rotary Club on Monday that KU has changed for the better during his 14-tenure as chancellor.
Transit group recommends biodiesel fuels for buses
By Chad Lawhorn
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A3
Voters in November approved new sales taxes to keep the city’s bus system alive, and now city commissioners are poised to take their biggest step yet to make the system more environmentally healthy.
Bracelets available to support ‘Dog Days’ founder, help fund cancer research
By Christine Metz
05:01 p.m., April 27, 2009 Updated 05:06 p.m. in print edition on A5
Green bracelets in support of Don “Red Dog” Gardner’s fight with prostate cancer can be picked up at Dog Days workouts or several retailers in Lawrence.
Health officials ask Kansans to be on guard for swine flu
By Jesse Fray
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A1
Local health officials are encouraging people to be alert after concerns about a deadly swine flu outbreak prompted the United States to declare a national health emergency.
Proposed budget cuts could negate lawmakers’ promise to expand health care for children
By Scott Rothschild
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A6
State officials said Monday that the recent promise of legislators to expand health care coverage to thousands of children from working families could be broken under proposed budget cuts.
Douglas County under flood warning
LJWorld.com staff reports
April 27, 2009
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flood warning for the Kansas River at Lecompton. Drivers should avoid driving through high waters and flooded roadways. The warning is effect until Tuesday evening.
Alcohol may have been factor in death of KU student who fell from roof
By George Diepenbrock
02:58 p.m., April 27, 2009 Updated 04:57 p.m. in print edition on A3
A preliminary coroner’s report indicates a Kansas University student who died Friday from a fall had been drinking alcohol. Dalton Eli Hawkins, an 18-year-old Shawnee freshman, died from injuries to his head and chest after he fell from the three-story roof of Watkins Scholarship Hall, according to the report signed by Dr. Altaf Hossain, a deputy coroner.
KU to play at UCLA in Big 12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series
Jayhawks will travel to Los Angeles on Dec. 6
By Gary Bedore
April 27, 2009 in print edition on B1
Two of the most tradition-rich schools in the nation will meet in the 2009 Big 12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series, as the Kansas men’s basketball team will travel to face UCLA on Dec. 6, 2009.
Emergency manager says swine flu treatments on way to Kansas
Associated Press
April 27, 2009
Kansas’ top emergency management official says a shipment of swine flu treatments should be arriving in the state in the next few days.
Legislators poised to consider changes to state unemployment compensation laws
By Scott Rothschild
April 27, 2009 in print edition on B9
Facing the largest jobless rate in more than a quarter of a century, Democratic legislators on Monday called for changes to the unemployment compensation law that will net the state $69 million in federal stimulus funds.
Training days: Parents try new methods to teach their kids to ride bikes
By Mark Boyle
April 27, 2009
They say you never forget how to ride a bike. Maybe you never forget how you learned to ride, too. For most of us, learning to both ride and crash was a monumental time. We had a bike that was far too large for us; after all, our parents wanted us to “grow into the bike,” right?
Swing into spring with transition pieces
By Caitlin Donnelly
April 27, 2009
The winter changeover into spring is always a tricky dressing situation. I have previously highlighted new spring clothing shapes, fun accessories and girly special-occasion dresses. Still, preparing a winter-to-spring wardrobe can be helpful when you’re busy or on-the-go. Check out my favorite transition items that fill my closet, coat-racks, bins, boxes, bags and bedroom floor.
World races to contain swine flu
The Associated Press
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A1
The world’s governments raced to avoid both a pandemic and global hysteria Sunday as more possible swine flu cases surfaced from Canada to New Zealand and the United States declared a public health emergency. “It’s not a time to panic,” the White House said.
Is swine flu ‘the big one’ or an outbreak that fizzles?
By Mike Stobbe - Associated Press Writer
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A2
As reports of a unique form of swine flu erupt around the world, the inevitable question arises: Is this the big one?
Sales tax drop adds to city’s budget concerns
By Chad Lawhorn
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A1
The city’s finances are starting to show new signs of a weakening economy. After holding up well for most of 2008, sales tax collections in the first quarter of 2009 have fallen by about 2.5 percent from the same period a year ago, according to the city’s most recent financial report.
Storm stories include Tonganoxie Creek rescue
By Shawn Linenberger
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A5
A Tonganoxie woman who thought she heard someone yelling for help near Tonganoxie Creek had to be rescued from the water after falling in herself.
Pilot killed in crash grew up in Lawrence
Crew of 3 was en route to fight N.M. wildfire
By Paul Foy - Associated Press Writer
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A10
———— A converted military plane crashed Saturday in heavy fog in the mountains that frame the Salt Lake valley, killing three members of a private firefighting company, authorities said, including the pilot, who grew up in Lawrence.
Keselowski steals win in wild race
Edwards loses lead with scary crash; seven people hurt
The Associated Press
April 27, 2009 in print edition on B2
Carl Edwards began his charge to the front with nine laps to go at Talladega Superspeedway. He never expected to end up airborne, upside down, sheet metal spewing behind him as his car sailed into the safety fence.
Ten health shortcuts
By McClatchy Newspapers
April 27, 2009
Exercise for 30 minutes. Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables. Walk 10,000 steps. A get-healthy to-do list can seem endless and over whelming, but here are a few doctor approved tips that will save you time and money while maintaining good health habits from Woman’s Day magazine:
Horoscopes
By Holiday Mathis
April 27, 2009
ARIES (March 21-April 19). A creative project is frustrating to you, but that’s because you’re looking at the minor aspects of it. Don’t try to be too perfect. You need a broad perspective. Get away from your work for a while on Tuesday and come back to it later in the week. A Leo or Pisces has uplifting anecdotes. Your weekend will be inspired.
‘Producers’ appearance shows changing attitudes about Hitler
By Patrick McGroarty - Associated Press Writer
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A9
A musical in Berlin with swastikas, goose-stepping and a catchy tune called “Springtime for Hitler” might be expected to draw outrage from a German public sensitive to playing the Nazi past for comedy. But on May 15, the German-language version of the Broadway hit “The Producers” is opening at the Admiralspalast theater, and so far no one seems to be complaining.
Fitness warrior takes up fight against prostate cancer after own diagnosis
Red Dog’s latest cause hits close to home
By Christine Metz
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A1
For years Don “Red Dog” Gardner has used his Red Dog’s Dog Days workouts to advocate for the causes of others. In between the stretches, sprints and sit-ups, Gardner spreads the word about those in the community with leukemia, lung cancer or other serious illnesses. He promotes their fundraisers and benefit runs or just asks the group to keep them in their thoughts and prayers. But on an early morning in late February, it was Gardner who was sick.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A7
Anti-ROTC candidates won most of the posts in the Kansas University student elections. David Awbrey, Hutchinson, and Marilyn Bowman, Merriam, were chosen as president and vice president. The election drew only 4,970 of KU’s 15,643 full-time students in the spring of 1969.
First response: Lawrence fire marshal reflects on career
By Eileen Roddy
April 27, 2009
In 1977, Rich Barr responded to a newspaper advertisement. It was 18 months after he’d received a degree from Kansas University in systematics and ecology, and it changed the direction of his life.
The Edge
April 27, 2009
• ‘Devil’s Garden’ (Books) • ‘The Reader’ (DVD) • Day26 (Music)
Two for the ages
Jayhawks win NU series for first time since ’97
By Matt Tait
April 27, 2009
Kansas University swept a baseball doubleheader with Nebraska, 9-2 and 8-4, to win the series.
Bunge’s retirement surprised Jayhawks
By Chuck Woodling
April 27, 2009
Kansas University’s softball players say they were stunned to hear coach Tracy Bunge will retire at the end of this season.
Dixon jump-starts season with Indy 300 win
By Jesse Temple
April 27, 2009
Scott Dixon won the Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway.
Despite loss, Kansas softball encouraged
By Chuck Woodling
April 27, 2009
KU’s softball team fell to Baylor, 11-8, on Senior Day.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A7
From the Lawrence Daily World for April 27, 1909: “The Union Pacific motor car service between Lawrence and Kansas City is to start Sunday. This was not expected so soon and UP is building more motors to power its engines in the near future. A schedule will be announced later, the UP says. … The Schuberts reportedly plan to establish a theater in Lawrence. A building site is being sought and the old Central Hotel is a possible spot.”
ReStore needs movers
J-W Staff Reports
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A4
Habitat ReStore is moving to a new home. Volunteers are needed to help with the move from the old location on Comet Lane to the new store at Seventh and Connecticut streets. The doors at the new store opened last week but supplies are still being transferred from the old location. Call KH, ReStore manager, for more information.
On the record
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A4
Professor leaves no trail after shootings
The Associated Press
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A10
A college professor suspected in the shooting deaths of his wife and two men outside a community theater hasn’t used his cell phone or credit card, leaving few traces as authorities searched for him Sunday.
Hospitals cutting services and staff
The Associated Press
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A10
Ailing from the recession, many U.S. hospitals have had to begin making painful cuts to patient services and laying off staff, as previous cost-cutting hasn’t been enough, an industry survey found.
Amid U.S. criticism, Taliban is attacked
The Associated Press
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A2
Pakistan sent helicopter gunships and troops to attack Taliban militants in a district covered by a peace deal after strong U.S. pressure on the nuclear-armed nation to confront insurgents advancing in its northwest.
Iraqi P.M. says U.S. raid breaks security pact
The Associated Press
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A2
Iraq’s prime minister denounced a deadly U.S. raid on Sunday as a “crime” that violated the security pact with Washington and demanded American commanders hand over those responsible to face possible trial in Iraqi courts.
UAW, Chrysler and Fiat reach concession deal
The Associated Press
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A2
Chrysler LLC cleared another major obstacle to its survival Sunday when it reached a tentative deal on concessions with the United Auto Workers union, helping it move closer to inking a vital alliance with Italy’s Fiat Group SpA.
World Bank: Nations should speed up aid
The Associated Press
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A2
The World Bank on Sunday urged donor nations to speed up delivery of the money they’ve already pledged — and open their wallets wider — to help poor countries reeling from recessions rooted in rich nations.
Voters in Swiss Alps ban nude hiking
By Harry Rosenbaum - Associated Press Writer
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A2
Voters in the heart of the Swiss Alps on Sunday passed legislation banning naked hiking after dozens of mostly German nudists started rambling through their picturesque region.
Ancient necropolis unveiled south of Cairo
The Associated Press
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A2
Egyptian archaeologists on Sunday unveiled mummies, brightly painted sarcophagi and dozens of ancient tombs carved into a rocky hill in a desert oasis south of Cairo.
Undrafted, KU’s Holt, Rivera get NFL shot
By Jesse Newell
April 27, 2009
James Holt agreed to terms with San Diego, and Mike Rivera signed a free-agent deal with Chicago.
KU women’s golf fifth at Big 12
J-W Staff Reports
April 27, 2009
Kansas placed fifth at the Big 12 women’s golf championships.
KU recruit Woolridge to kick off Invitational
J-W Staff Reports
April 27, 2009
Future Jayhawk Royce Woolridge will play the first game at the Jayhawk Invitational.
Chiefs add Tiger
April 27, 2009
The Kansas City Chiefs tapped Missouri’s Colin Brown in the fifth round.
Lawrence life coach offers to-do list tips
By Trisha Van Koughnett
April 27, 2009
Do you often feel overwhelmed, procrastinate or feel like your daily to-do list never get finished? Lawrence life coach Cheryl Miller has a to-do list on how to make a successful to-do list.
How to install a deadbolt
By Linda Cottin
April 27, 2009
With the right tools and a little patience, you can install a deadbolt in your solid wooden door. If your door has a window in it, choose a double-cylinder deadbolt, one with a key on both the inside and outside. Otherwise, a single-cylinder deadbolt will be fine.
Doggie dos and don’ts for healthier mealtimes
J-W Wire Reports
April 27, 2009
Just like humans, it is unhealthy for a dog to be overweight. The American Kennel Club warns that excess weight endangers the heart, lungs and joints and makes a dog more susceptible to other ailments.
Kansas History Day winners advance to national competition
J-W Staff Reports
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A6
advanced to the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest after their projects took either gold or silver medals at the Kansas History Day competition on Saturday.
Parents: They’re just so easy to spot
The Bad Mommy Club
By Meghan Bahn
April 27, 2009
Meghan Bahn gives indicators of parents and nonparents in this week’s edition of The Bad Mommy’s Club.
Jayni’s Kitchen: Snap Pea and Parmesan Ravioli
Jayni Carey
April 27, 2009
On the menu: • Snap pea and parmesan ravioli • Asparagus and goat cheese quiche • Fresh strawberry and sweet cream cheese turnovers
Universal care
By Vashti Winterburg
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A7
To the editor: I would like to take issue with Charles Krauthammer’s claim that “Covering more people costs more money” with regard to universal health care. In fact, going to a single-payer, universal health care system would save taxpayers about $350 billion a year, according to a recent Congressional Budget Office study, the same CBO that found that a single-payer system would save $193 billion a year when the Clintons were trying to get their health care program through Congress.
Think riding a bike is hard? Try letting go.
By Mark Fagan
April 27, 2009
Learning to ride a bike isn’t easy. Teaching your child to do it is even harder. That’s the take from a father of two — one now pedaling with abandon, another soon to be doing so — on our fine cul-de-sac in this fair city of Lawrence, America.
Study links ADHD medicine with better test scores
The Associated Press
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A1
Children on medicine for attention deficit disorder scored higher on academic tests than their unmedicated peers in the first large, long-term study suggesting this kind of benefit from the widely used drugs.
Library Top 10
April 27, 2009
Here are the top-10 most-requested books at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., for the week of April 13 to April 19.
Celebrate cyclists
By Clifton Pye
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A7
To the editor: It is a little ironic to publish an editorial about the misbehavior of local bicyclists on Earth Day. True, cyclists sometimes fail to obey traffic regulations, but then so do drivers. Scapegoating all cyclists for the misdeeds of a few sets a bad example. Anyone using a public thoroughfare must realize that a moment of inattention could lead to a serious accident and even death. We are all in this world together and a little tolerance on the part of everyone on the roads would make our town a safer and better place to live.
Sebelius praise
By Jon Hudson
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A7
To the editor: I would just like to commend our wonderful governor for having the strength of her convictions even when under the scrutiny she is currently.
NBC shows limping through end of season
By Kevin McDonough
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A9
Two once-promising NBC series wrap up their seasons tonight. It’s never a good sign when a show folds up its tent before the May sweeps period. The early exits for “Chuck” (7 p.m., NBC) and “Heroes” (8 p.m., NBC) reflect the difficulty of competing against “Dancing with the Stars” (7 p.m., ABC), particularly as it enters its final stretch. On the other hand, CBS does just that with its quartet of popular comedies.
Experts to discuss natural keys to better physical, mental health
By Karrey Britt
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A3
Oskaloosa resident Sue Westwind said she suffered from depression and anxiety most of her life. She began having migraines when she reached puberty. When she married, she wanted to have children but couldn’t.
Biology teacher shares virtual lessons from the field, er, swamp
By Lindsey Slater
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A3
Ninth-grade biology students at Southwest Junior High School headed into Lisa Ball’s classroom like usual last week, and she was there smiling down upon them from the front of the classroom. Except she wasn’t there in person. Her image was being projected on a giant screen.
Lighten up your pesto recipe for summer
By Jim Romanoff
April 27, 2009
Twenty-five years ago most of us hadn’t heard of pesto. Today, it’s ubiquitous enough to adorn pizzas, burgers, even potato chips. But while this puree of basil, garlic and pine nuts has a healthy, fresh image, it can pack serious fat and calories. Along with herbs and nuts, most versions of the uncooked Italian sauce are made with plenty of cheese, olive oil, sometimes even butter.
Pump patrol
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $1.89 at several stations. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
How to use less water
The San Jose Mercury News
April 27, 2009
Fix those leaks! Leaks allow water — and your money — to go down the drain. To help detect hidden leaks, turn off anything that uses water and see if your water meter is still moving. If it is, there could be a leak somewhere.
The meaning of life for a teenager
By Noah Nunn
April 27, 2009
The meaning of life has always been a thought pursued by mankind’s greatest philosophers, but we still haven’t found out the exact answer. However, for teenagers, they aren’t thinking about the afterlife — they have other things on their minds, especially when it comes to friends, video games and being lethargic.
Texas tantrum
A new bio-defense laboratory is headed to Kansas, and Texas isn’t being a graceful loser.
J-W Editorial
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A7
It’s hard to see a Texas lawsuit over the selection of a site for a new national bio-defense laboratory as anything but a case of sour grapes.
Case may unravel racial spoils system
By George Will - Washington Post
April 27, 2009 in print edition on A7
Wednesday morning, a lawyer defending in the Supreme Court what the city of New Haven, Conn., did to Frank Ricci and 17 other white firemen (including one Hispanic) was not 20 seconds into his argument when Chief Justice John Roberts interrupted to ask: Would it have been lawful if the city had decided to disregard the results of the exam to select firemen for promotion because it selected too many black and too few white candidates?
K.C. artist, LHS students bring nature to commons
By Terry Rombeck
April 27, 2009
Eyad Elhamoudeh admits he hadn’t spent much time looking at the columns surrounding the commons area at Lawrence High School — until two weeks ago. “Everyone just walks by,” he said. “This adds texture to the hallway. Maybe people will start to notice.”
Child’s play: Parents won’t find DIY swingsets too difficult to build
April 27, 2009
Many families around the country are following the lead of President Barack Obama and installing playsets in their own yards. These sets, which often include a slide, swings and a fort, while witnessing a recent spike in popularity, have enjoyed a consistent appeal with families for several generations.
Prom night: Lots of time, energy spent to make event unforgettable
By Sarah Henning
April 27, 2009
In the movies, prom is a life-changing event where dreams come true, the dresses are fit for a princess, and romance is alive. In real life, it’s never quite that way. Dreams stay in dreamland, the dresses are a bit more uncomfortable than they look on screen, and the great guy doesn’t always get the girl.
Mother-son duo creating children’s book
By Terry Rombeck
April 27, 2009
For more than a decade, Jodi Bowersox has been trying to get her son, Tracy, to work on the children’s book she wrote.
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