Archive for Tuesday, June 30, 2009 / LJWorld.com

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Births

Michael and Jayne Brandel, Hays, a girl.

Chats

Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg: Chat with Kansas’ incoming poet laureate

Obituaries

On the street

Do you plan on attending any big fireworks displays?

Photo galleries

The day in photos, June 30, 2009

Polls

Have you purchased your Fourth of July fireworks yet?

Poll results

Response	Percent
No, because I don’t buy fireworks		64%
No, but I will before July 4		29%
Yes		5%
Total	806

Videos

Lead stories

12:00 a.m.

The American Dream: By Brenna Hawley; June 29, 2009; Today, with our nation’s first black president in office, wars on two fronts and a crippling economic recession, we asked three Lawrence residents — a pastor, a new mother and an international student — what the American dream means to them.

6:00 a.m.

Local veterinarians take part in program to help dogs with seizures: By Karrey Britt; June 30, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Koda, a blue-eyed husky, loves attention and lounging in the backyard kiddie pool. She even shakes hands and lies down for a treat.

Video: Local vets help dogs with seizures

10:00 a.m.

City, railroad work together to spruce up train depot: By Chad Lawhorn; June 30, 2009 in print edition on 3A; The city hopes to strike a deal for a low-cost purchase of the former Santa Fe depot in east Lawrence by November, Lawrence leaders said Monday.

Video: Moore visits Amtrak depot

2:00 p.m.

Setting the stage: By Brooke Sutherland; June 30, 2009 in print edition on 1B; With the inaugural Tour of Lawrence bike race coming to town Friday, about 400 amateur and professional racers are cleaning out their spokes and greasing their chains to get their bikes ready for a weekend of races.

Video: Mark’s on the Move: Racing with pro cyclists

All stories

Former KU golf coach Ross Randall retires: J-W Staff Reports; June 30, 2009; Ross Randall, who has been involved in the Kansas University golf program for the last 30 years, announced his retirement on Tuesday.
Kansas agriculture secretary taking USDA job: The Associated Press; 06:04 p.m., June 30, 2009 Updated 01:09 a.m. in print edition on A4; Secretary of Agriculture Adrian Polansky has been tapped to head the Farm Service Agency in Kansas for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a position he held during the Clinton administration. His appointment was announced Tuesday by the Obama administration and drew praise from Gov. Mark Parkinson.
School officials dread state budget decisions as new fiscal year starts: By Scott Rothschild; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A4; Public school officials are dreading the start of the state’s fiscal year like some students worry about the first day of school.
Kansas revenue shortfall hits $126 million: The Associated Press; June 30, 2009; Kansas is ending the 2009 fiscal year with its tax collections $126 million below estimates.
KU Endowment’s losses for fiscal year estimated at 20 percent: By Chad Lawhorn; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; A wicked year on Wall Street has caused the Kansas University Endowment Association to post it largest investment losses in recent memory.
Water main break forces closure of 19th Street east of Harper Street: By Jesse Fray; 02:45 p.m., June 30, 2009 Updated 01:25 a.m. in print edition on A4; Residents in east Lawrence got a soggy surprise Tuesday afternoon when a 12-inch water main break closed 19th Street just east of Harper Street.
Self comments on Henry situation: Carl Henry says sons might still choose Kentucky; By Gary Bedore; 02:35 p.m., June 30, 2009 Updated 04:29 p.m.; Kansas University basketballl coach Bill Self today commented to the Journal-World on reports that Xavier Henry and C.J. Henry were having second thoughts about attending KU and still might attend Kentucky.
Minnesota court rules in Al Franken’s favor, making Democrats filibuster proof: By Brian Bakst - Associated Press Writer; 01:35 p.m., June 30, 2009 Updated 01:00 a.m. in print edition on A2; For a breathtakingly close contest that consumed nearly eight months with vote counts, recounts and courtrooms, the race for Minnesota’s second Senate seat ended in a flash. Minnesota’s Supreme Court swept aside Norm Coleman’s appeal at the stroke of 1 p.m. Tuesday, ruling Democrat Al Franken should be certified the winner.
Perry woman’s condition fair after rollover crash: By Jesse Fray; 01:30 p.m., June 30, 2009 Updated 01:06 a.m. in print edition on A4; A Perry woman’s condition was upgraded to fair on Tuesday night, following a two-vehicle rollover crash Monday evening near Perry, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Lawrence builder pleads guilty in bank fraud case, will testify against others: By Mark Fagan; 11:28 a.m., June 30, 2009 Updated 02:40 p.m. in print edition on A1; David Ray Freeman, a Lawrence builder, pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring to commit bank fraud in connection with an anticipated building boom in Junction City.
Man drowned trying to rescue fiancee’s 3-year-old boy: By Jesse Fray; 10:45 a.m., June 30, 2009 Updated 04:34 p.m. in print edition on A3; A man drowned Monday evening while trying to save a young boy at Perry Lake, Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig said Tuesday.
K-State president and athletic director answer questions about audit: By Lindsey Elliott; June 30, 2009; K-State President Kirk Schulz and Athletic Director John Currie held a forum to answer faculty and student questions. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott explains how they say they’re going to restore some financial credibility to the University.
6Sports Top Six: By D.J. Whetter; June 30, 2009; 6Sports’ DJ Whetter takes a look at last week’s six best plays from around the area.
Horoscopes: June 30, 2009 in print edition on B6; For Tuesday, June 30: This year, a lot happens, and quite quickly at that. Imagine the results if you relax and don’t feel pressured. You need to reduce nervous energy in order to maximize your power this year. You will make better choices. If you are single, you might notice that you have the same experience over and over.
Olivo double short of cycle in Royals’ victory: By John Marshall - Associated Press Sports Writer; June 30, 2009 in print edition on B1; Miguel Olivo didn’t think Luke Hochevar struggled. He didn’t believe the Royals missed some early chances against Nick Blackburn. That triple he hit in the seventh inning? Single all the way.
Holcom honorees deserving: By Chuck Woodling; June 30, 2009 in print edition on B1; Not too long ago, a sign was placed on the chain-link fence behind home plate on the northwest diamond at Holcom Complex.
Pump patrol: June 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.37 at several locations.
Ninth St. reopens to through traffic: June 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; A team of motivated contractors plus a stretch of favorable weather gives Mark Thiel justification for mentioning four of the most welcome words in road construction, regarding an overhaul of Ninth Street.
Homelessness, mental illness issues addressed at public forum: By Shaun Hittle; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; Area residents struggling with mental illness and homelessness had the opportunity to share their experiences at a forum Monday night at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
Official: Plane crashes in Indian Ocean: June 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; A Yemenia Air plane going from the Arabian Peninsula country of Yemen to the island nation of Comoros crashed in the Indian Ocean early today, a Yemen airport official said.
Local veterinarians take part in program to help dogs with seizures: ‘The medication is a miracle, so I am very thankful’; By Karrey Britt; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A1; Koda, a blue-eyed husky, loves attention and lounging in the backyard kiddie pool. She even shakes hands and lies down for a treat.
Murray works late at Wimbledon: June 30, 2009 in print edition on B2; They played into the night, later than anyone ever had in Wimbledon’s long history, and they played indoors, the first match contested entirely under Centre Court’s new roof.
Ryder Cup, Bethpage a perfect fit: By Mark Herrmann - Newsday; June 30, 2009 in print edition on B2; Pro golfers had never heard the eardrum-rattling cheering they experienced during the U.S. Open at Bethpage, so they started imagining what an amazing chorus that whole throng would make if it chanted “U-S-A!” It is worth thinking about holding the Ryder Cup on the Black Course, top players said, and officials tend to agree with them.
FDA panel to vote on painkiller restrictions: June 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; Government experts are scheduled to vote on whether Nyquil and other combination cold medications should be pulled from the market to help curb deadly overdoses.
Leaders from Obama to Chavez blast Honduras coup: By Will Weissert and Freddy Cuevas - Associated Press Writers; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; Police and soldiers clashed with thousands of protesters outside Honduras’ national palace Monday, leaving at least 45 people injured, as world leaders from Barack Obama to Hugo Chavez demanded the return of a president ousted in a military coup.
Madoff sentenced to 150 years in prison for massive fraud: By Tom Hays and Larry Neumeister - Associated Press Writers; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; A federal judge rejected Bernard Madoff’s plea for leniency Monday, sentencing the 71-year-old swindler to spend the rest of his life in prison for an “extraordinarily evil” fraud that took a staggering toll on thousands of victims.
Iraqis rejoice at U.S. pullback: By Ernesto Londono - The Washington Post; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A1; Iraqis danced in the streets and set off fireworks Monday in impromptu celebrations of a pivotal moment in their nation’s troubled history: As of today, this is no longer America’s war.
City, railroad work together to spruce up train depot: Moore tours facility in support of project; By Chad Lawhorn; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; The city hopes to strike a deal for a low-cost purchase of the former Santa Fe depot in east Lawrence by November, Lawrence leaders said Monday.
Jackson family seeks control of estate: By Anthony McCartney - Associated Press Writer; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A6; Michael Jackson’s family moved quickly Monday to take control of his complicated personal and financial affairs, winning temporary custody of his three children and asking a judge to name the King of Pop’s mother as administrator of his estate.
Setting the stage: City riders talk strategy for upcoming cycling race; By Brooke Sutherland; June 30, 2009 in print edition on B1; With the inaugural Tour of Lawrence bike race coming to town Friday, about 400 amateur and professional racers are cleaning out their spokes and greasing their chains to get their bikes ready for a weekend of races.
Taking a walk on the silly side of science: By Kevin McDonough; June 30, 2009 in print edition on B6; Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to host a new season of “Nova scienceNow” (8 p.m., PBS, check local listings) and does so with the gusto of a kids’-show host.
People in the news: June 30, 2009 in print edition on B6; Television pitchman Billy Mays likely died of a heart attack in his sleep, but further tests are needed to be sure of the cause of death, a medical examiner said Monday.
KU falls to No. 72 in NACDA rankings: J-W Staff Reports; June 30, 2009 in print edition on B3; Among Big 12 Conference schools, Kansas and Kansas State brought up the rear in NACDA Director’s Cup standings that are used to measure overall athletic success.
Nation off track: By J. Joe Herynk; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: It is high time the citizens of this country regain their freedom and liberty.
Job connections: By Michael Machell and Shirley Martin-Smith; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: We want to thank the community for their support and participation in our Community Career Connection event on June 16.
Guillen held out: The Associated Press; June 30, 2009 in print edition on B1; Kansas City Royals right fielder Jose Guillen was out of the lineup Monday against Minnesota and could miss another game with a stiff left side.
Bert Nash center not ready to wrap up WRAP program: Funding sought to continue work in schools; By George Diepenbrock; June 30, 2009 in print edition on B8; Even though funding prospects appear to be reduced, a program that puts social workers in Lawrence secondary schools might be able to survive in some capacity.
Series for seniors begins this week: June 30, 2009 in print edition on A4; A summer series is offering information about issues concerning seniors and caregivers during lunchtime on Thursdays.
On the record: Staff Report; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A4; A 47-year-old Lawrence woman on Sunday afternoon reported a theft totaling more than $1,000.
Man arrested after baseball bat incident: By Asher Fusco; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A4; A 19-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Monday afternoon on charges of battery and aggravated assault after an altercation in the 2300 block of Vermont Street.
Commodities: June 30, 2009 in print edition on B7; Chicago Board of Trade: Agriculture futures were mixed Monday.
Experiment seeks to head off Type 1 diabetes: By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer; June 30, 2009 in print edition on C8; The doctor had barely pulled away the needle when a blister appeared on Tracey Berg-Fulton’s abdomen: An experimental shot was revving up the 24-year-old’s immune system — part of a bold quest to create a vaccine-like therapy for diabetes.
Financial advice for real-life problems: By Michelle Singletary; June 30, 2009 in print edition on B7; Over the years, I’ve found that people end up in financial trouble not just because they don’t have enough money. It’s because of poor decision-making.
KU at center of computer universe: School is host to international programming competition; By Chad Lawhorn; June 30, 2009 in print edition on B7; For the last 72 hours, Kansas University assistant professor Andy Gill has been a master of the universe, ordering dozens of satellites to move around the galaxy.
Bank agrees to curb its lending activity: By Mark Fagan; June 30, 2009 in print edition on B7; University National Bank isn’t writing many new loans for construction or development, now that the community bank is operating under an agreement with federal banking regulators.
Partial recount shows election is valid, Iran’s oversight body says: By Jim Heintz - Associated Press Writer; June 30, 2009 in print edition on C8; Iran’s election oversight body on Monday declared the hotly disputed presidential vote to be valid after a partial recount, rejecting opposition allegations of fraud and further silencing calls for a new vote.
Bear economy is a boon for zoo attendance: By Lisa Cornwell - Associated Press Writer; June 30, 2009 in print edition on C2; To draw visitors, zoos count on gentle giraffes rolling out their long tongues to grasp treats, stingrays gliding through a pool to be petted and the playful tussling of tiger cubs. This year they’re also getting help from the recession.
Ideas on giving items second lives: McClatchy Newspapers; June 30, 2009 in print edition on C1; With a bit of ingenuity and effort, many everyday items can have a life well beyond their intended use. Reusing bags and containers not only extends the product’s utility, it also delays the item from joining the solid waste stream.
Parents should help son transfer to adulthood by setting guidelines: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw and Kelly Kelin; June 30, 2009 in print edition on C1; Dear Dr. Wes and Kelly: My 19-year-old son has decided that he is not going to go back to college. His father and I don’t know what to do in response. We set aside money for that purpose, not to keep him in an apartment just to work. We also don’t really know how to handle him moving home if we don’t support him in an apartment. We also don’t know how to respond to him not wanting to be in college anymore. It seems like he’s throwing his life away.
‘I Will Survive’: Don’t make a fool of yourself when singing in public: Music experts weigh in on how to avoid unflattering spotlight; By Steve Johnson - Chicago Tribune; June 30, 2009 in print edition on C1; Denise Richards recently became the latest celebrity to fall flat when singing in public. In her case, it was “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at Wrigley Field. Here is expert advice to avoid similar mistakes in your own life.
Fiery train derailment kills at least 10: June 30, 2009 in print edition on A2; A railcar filled with liquefied natural gas exploded when a freight train derailed in the middle of a small Italian town, setting off an inferno that killed at least 10 people and injured 50 others, officials said today.
Ailing California economy could prolong recession: By Juliet Williams - Associated Press Writer; June 30, 2009 in print edition on C8; California faces a $24 billion budget shortfall, an eye-popping amount that dwarfs many states’ entire annual spending plans.
White firefighters were bias victims, court rules: By Mark Sherman - Associated Press Writer; June 30, 2009 in print edition on C8; The Supreme Court declared Monday that white firefighters in Connecticut were unfairly denied promotion because of their race, ruling against minorities in a major reverse discrimination case that could affect bosses and workers nationwide.
Clark takes 2nd at K.C. Amateur: J-W Staff Reports; June 30, 2009 in print edition on B3; Kansas University junior-to-be Jennifer Clark shot a final-day 75 to place second at the Kansas City Women’s Golf Amateur over the weekend.
City Commission meeting canceled: June 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; Lawrence city commissioners will not meet tonight.Commissioners canceled their weekly meeting because it is the fifth Tuesday of the month.
Assault suspect’s statements challenged: By Janet Reid; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A3; Attorneys for a former Kansas University student accused of kidnapping and brutally attacking his ex-girlfriend are seeking to have all statements the defendant made to police thrown out.
Deaths remind us how fleeting is fame: By Cal Thomas; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A7; It’s worth rereading as we overindulge in the recent deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett.
School transition: This week’s leadership change in the Lawrence school district takes place at a particularly challenging time.; J-W Editorials; June 30, 2009 in print edition on A7; Although their predecessors did what they could to smooth the transition for a new Lawrence school superintendent and three new school board members, the current economic situation almost guarantees that the newcomers will face some challenging times in the very near future.

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