Archive for Friday, September 11, 2009 / LJWorld.com

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Births

Blog entries

Lights & Sirens: Lawrence police blotter for Aug. 22
Lunch Break: Kansas football top 25 difference-makers: No. 9, Mesa Ribordy
Tale of the Tait: Report: Mitchell Robinson leaning toward skipping 2017-18 season altogether
Town Talk: Toy expert comes to town to tell you about the treasures in your attic; an update on old dispute involving large, unpaid city water bills

Obituaries

On the street

Have you ever gone back to the theater to watch the same movie over and over?

Photo galleries

Fall 2009: Behind the scenes at "Main Street Live"

The day in photos, September 11, 2009

Shawnee Mission South 28, Lawrence High 7

Free State 36, Shawnee Mission East 3

Polls

Should the Lawrence Police Department have a bomb squad?

Poll results

Response	Percent
No		55%
Yes		44%
Total	1117

Videos

Lead stories

12:00 a.m.

Meet the Tweeple: By Gavon Laessig; September 9, 2009 in print edition on 1C; Judging solely by the sheer volume of silly variations on its name, Twitter has arrived as a full blown cultural force…

6:00 a.m.

Tweeters gather offline to aid shelter: By Asher Fusco; September 11, 2009 in print edition on 10B; Some use the social media Web site Twitter to chat with friends. Some use it to keep up with current events or get the latest celebrity scoop…

10:00 a.m.

Volunteers count walkers, bikers around Lawrence: By Mark Fagan; September 10, 2009; An army of volunteers spent several hours Thursday charting, mapping and otherwise quantifying the frequency of walkers and bicyclists moving throughout Lawrence.

Videos: Bicycle/pedestrian count

2:00 p.m.

Tonganoxie student receives surprise graduation ceremony: By Estuardo Garcia; September 11, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Traditionally, homecoming week at Tonganoxie High School is packed with events to fill students with school spirit.

Video: Tonganoxie rallies around graduating student

6:00 p.m.

People ‘full of gray’ on 9/11: By Jesse Fray; September 11, 2009 in print edition on 6A; Over the last eight years, Lea Orth has watched New York City recover from 9/11.

Video: Students, residents reflect on 9/11

All stories

Snyder agrees to 5-year contract with K-State: The Associated Press; September 11, 2009 in print edition on C1; Bill Snyder agreed to a five-year contract with Kansas State on Friday, giving the 69-year-old coach the opportunity to pull off another reclamation project after the program he built unraveled under Ron Prince.
Details of plan for new homeless shelter begin to emerge: By Chad Lawhorn; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B1; Lawrence Community Shelter leaders are finalizing plans for a new two-story homeless shelter on the site of the former Don’s Steakhouse building, and they now have hopes to construct a second building on the site as well.
Club Axis must pay city’s legal fees, plus possible fines for operating illegally: By Jesse Fray; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A1; A central Lawrence nightclub on Friday was ordered to pay the city $11,500 and will be fined $100 per day if it doesn’t stop operating illegally, a judge ruled Friday.
Community mourns longtime librarian who devoted career to encouraging reading: By Mark Fagan; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B2; Whether driving her cardboard car or talking with her ever-present puppet dog, Dewey, Joyce Steiner may have stepped out of her traditional librarian persona but always kept her eyes on the road ahead.
Volunteers step up to lend a hand on Day of Action: By George Diepenbrock; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A1; Lawrence’s first Day of Action continues from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday when families and other volunteers will clean up at the Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. The volunteering event coincided with the national United We Serve initiative, pushed by First Lady Michelle Obama as a memorial to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
KU Athletics turns to social media to get fans closer to games: By Andy Hyland; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B1; Are you constantly checking your BlackBerry for Twitter updates? Can’t wait to upload images from that latest get-together on Facebook?
KU chancellor to visit state fair on Saturday: By Mark Fagan; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B1; While she may not opt for Pronto Pups, roasted corn, chicken-and-noodles or other fair fare, new KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little certainly will get a taste of the Sunflower State during her visit to the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson.
Life Star helicopter dispatched to car-motorcycle accident in west Lawrence: LJWorld.com staff report; 02:11 p.m., September 11, 2009 Updated 04:15 p.m. in print edition on B4; A motorcyclist was injured Friday afternoon when he drove into the back of a car that was turning off Bob Billings Parkway onto St. Andrew’s Drive.
Kansas National Guard hosting search and rescue training conference: Associated Press; September 11, 2009; A three-day conference on search and rescue techniques is under way at the Great Plains Regional Training Center in Salina.
Tweeters gather offline to aid shelter: By Asher Fusco; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B10; Some use the social media Web site Twitter to chat with friends. Some use it to keep up with current events or get the latest celebrity scoop…
Hird brothers recalled: By Bill Mayer; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B1; Wednesday’s Dugan Arnett article on the Springer twins meeting via rival football teams Saturday at UTEP reminded Lawrence attorney Rick Hird of another adversarial clash of brothers, both Lawrencians.
Veritas to honor veterans at game: Staff Report; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A3; Veritas Christian School will honor U.S. military veterans at its varsity football home opener tonight.
Energy-efficient homes to take center stage at weekend event: By Chad Lawhorn; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A3; Cash for Clunkers may be over, but the federal government is still handing out money to people who want to become more energy efficient.
LHS wins 2, loses 1 at Olathe NW quad: J-W Staff Reports; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B5; The Lawrence High volleyball team won two matches and lost one in the Olathe Northwest quad to open its season.
Support for Afghan war wanes: By Lara Jakes - Associated Press Writer; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A2; Democratic leaders in Congress urged the Obama administration Thursday to quickly produce a plan for winning the war in Afghanistan or risk widespread opposition within the president’s own party to a new troop buildup.
Habitat ReStores offer bargains on materials: By David W. Myers; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B9; There are several ways to save money when launching a new construction or remodeling job. One of the best is to shop at the “ReStores” that are operated by the nation’s largest not-for-profit housing group, Habitat for Humanity.
People in the news: Associated Press; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B8; La Toya Jackson says her brother Michael looked “absolutely fabulous” when he was laid to rest last week.
Run-away victory: Firebirds rush for 242 yards against the Lancers; By Matt Tait; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B1; The idea, heading into Thursday’s game against Shawnee Mission East, was for the Free State High football team to limit its turnovers and improve its pass defense.
40 years ago: Officials discuss campus disruptions: September 11, 2009; Administrators and student leaders from state and municipal colleges and universities met in Topeka with law enforcement officials to discuss the legal aspects of dealing with campus disruptions, disorders and demonstrations. Assistant Atty. Gen. Ed Collister of Lawrence advised that administrators make sure the students were familiar with the rules and regulations governing such matters, particularly the newer students.
25 years ago: Haskell has smaller class for fall: September 11, 2009; The number of students at Haskell Indian Junior College for the fall of 1984 was only 770, a drop of 165 from the fall term. Officials were uncertain for the fall off and planned to investigate. Gerald Gipp was president. Updated valuation figures were bringing million-dollar smiles to the faces of Douglas County officials. The final 1984 county valuation total was $202,905,493, nearly $2 million above the 1983 figure, said budget director Darlene Hill. This was due to bring a drop in county tax rates, in some cases as much as one mill.
100 years ago: High school students offered training to become teachers: September 11, 2009; From the Lawrence Daily World for Sept. 11, 1909: “High school students are being offered an entirely new course, one that will train them to become teachers. The normal course is due to allow pupils to do all that is necessary in high school study to qualify for teacher certificates, even though the university will also continue to train teachers. … Experts from Kansas who have studied farming in Colorado say that Kansas farmers are far ahead of their counterparts to the west. Some think the Colorado people have exaggerated their farming success. … A new lighting system is due to make the university campus as bright as day for night-time events. The lights are to be strung on ornamental poles and will be objects of beauty rather than eyesores, officials say.”
Veterans organization holds 9/11 candlelight vigil: By Asher Fusco; September 11, 2009; A veterans group held a candlelight vigil Thursday night to honor the memory of those who died in the attacks of September 11, 2001, and the troops who have died in action since that date.
Veritas at home; Seabury on road: J-W Staff Reports; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B3; Decisive winners in their season openers, Lawrence’s two eight-man football teams figure to face stronger competition tonight.
Pump patrol: Staff Report; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.32 at several stations.
Weekend event to celebrate monarchs: Staff Report; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A3; Monarch Watch will have its annual open house this weekend to celebrate the arrival of the migrating monarch butterflies from the north.
Soldier’s service in Vietnam honored at KU ceremony: By Andy Hyland; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A3; Platoon Sgt. Glenn E. Nicholson was remembered Thursday as a good leader, a warrior and someone who always watched your back.
Sept. 11 still vivid in mind of officer: By Melissa Treolo; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A1; Army Maj. Jon Brierton remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing eight years ago when two planes hit the World Trade Center.
Tonganoxie student receives surprise graduation ceremony: By Estuardo Garcia; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A1; Traditionally, homecoming week at Tonganoxie High School is packed with events to fill students with school spirit.
1 dose of swine flu vaccine works: Associated Press; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A2; Good news in the world’s flu fight: One dose of the new swine flu vaccine looks strong enough to protect adults — and can spark protection within 10 days of the shot, Australian and U.S. researchers said Thursday.
Netanyahu mystery trip sets off flap: Associated Press; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A2; Benjamin Netanyahu dropped out of sight for most of a day this week, a mysterious absence that has set off feverish speculation about what the Israeli leader was up to — and accusations he lied to cover up a clandestine trip to Moscow.
Chiefs unclear on Cassel: September 11, 2009; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel acts like he’s ready to play. He hasn’t missed a practice this week. He knows the game plan. He’s said the right things, that he feels good enough to go.
Steelers open with OT win: The Associated Press; September 11, 2009; Jeff Reed kicked a 33-yard field goal with 4:32 gone in overtime, and the Super Bowl champion Steelers again relied on Ben Roethlisberger’s ability to lead clutch scoring drives to beat the Tennessee Titans 13-10 in the NFL season opener Thursday night.
Woman suffers minor injuries in parking lot accident: By Asher Fusco; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A4; A 65-year-old Lawrence woman suffered a knee injury Wednesday when she drove her car over an embankment in a parking lot.
Tech survives Clemson scare: The Associated Press; September 11, 2009; No. 15 Georgia Tech held off Clemson, 30-27.
Speedway, firm join forces to push casino: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A4; Kansas Speedway and a competitor announced Thursday that they are joining forces to push a single proposal for a state-owned casino overlooking a turn at the NASCAR track in Kansas City.
Ostertag wants back in NBA: Former KU center works out with Trail Blazers; By Gary Bedore; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B6; Greg Ostertag, who retired from professional basketball three years ago at the age of 33, wants to play in the NBA again.
Self visits Oak Hill prep Lamb: J-W Staff Reports; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B6; Kansas University coach Bill Self had a recruiting visit Thursday with Doron Lamb, a 6-4 senior guard from Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va.
Battery, assault lead to 16-month sentence: Staff Report; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A4; A Douglas County judge has sentenced a 21-year-old Lawrence man to serve more than a year in prison for punching a person and firing a gun outside a Lawrence restaurant in April.
Fraud group voids ballots from election: Associated Press; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A2; A U.N.-backed fraud commission threw out votes Thursday from 83 polling stations and ordered recounts at hundreds of others in three provinces that form Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s political base, reducing his chances of avoiding a runoff.
Commodities: September 11, 2009 in print edition on B9; Agriculture futures were mixed Thursday.
People ‘full of gray’ on 9/11: By Jesse Fray; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A6; Over the last eight years, Lea Orth has watched New York City recover from 9/11.
Firm in Massachusetts to take over W. Lawrence retirement community: By Chad Lawhorn; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B9; A West Lawrence retirement community that is home to more than 300 seniors is soon set to have a new owner.
Century club swells to more than 40,000: Associated Press; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A2; The number of Japanese centenarians has doubled in the past six years to a record high of more than 40,000, with women dominating the list of those whose lives have spanned more than a century, the government said today.
Buyers switch to smaller, cheaper cars: By Tom Krisher - Associated Press Writer; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B9; Big cars and trucks are out. Smaller ones that offer more for your dollar are in. And many drivers will hang onto the new cars they buy longer.
S.C. voters surprised by ‘You lie’ outburst: By Seanna Adcox - Associated Press Writer; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A8; Rep. Joe Wilson is known as a mild-mannered congressman fond of making short speeches. His shortest got the most attention.
Policyholders could pay more if all Americans get coverage: By Tom Murphy and Linda A. Johnson - Associated Press Writers; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A8; If President Barack Obama gets what he wants in his health care plan — covering all Americans and barring insurers from denying coverage — some analysts say individuals could wind up paying higher premiums.
Democrats say health care bill to pass this year: By David Espo - Associated Press Writer; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A8; Democratic congressional leaders predicted passage of health care legislation within a few months despite undimmed Republican opposition, claiming momentum Thursday from President Barack Obama’s speech and renewed commitment from lawmakers fresh from a month of meetings with constituents.
Former chief justice dies in Topeka at 90: Associated Press; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B10; Former Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert H. Miller has died. He was 90.
Lions’ offense disappears in loss to Raiders: By Chuck Woodling; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B1; Nobody named Houdini was wearing a Shawnee Mission South football uniform, yet Lawrence High’s offense virtually disappeared.
Growth of government insurance outpaces private care: By Hope Yen and Frank Bass - Associated Press Writers; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A7; The number of Americans covered by government-sponsored health insurance plans surged to 87.4 million last year — or 29 percent of the U.S. population — amid a fierce, national debate about whether to create a new U.S.-run plan that any American could join.
Hotel guests recall fateful wake-up call: By Kevin McDonough; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B8; “Hotel Ground Zero” (9 p.m., History) discovers some untold stories from Sept. 11, 2001. The documentary offers interviews of several unlucky tourists and visitors who happened to stay at the Marriott World Trade Center that morning.
Horoscopes: September 11, 2009 in print edition on B8; For Friday, Sept. 11: Rethink the use of your creative energy. You will be much happier keeping that focus, even at work, where many talk about your ability to problem-solve or your innate ingenuity. If you are single, what you choose to be involved in will be dynamic and exciting. If you are attached, focus on transforming this tie. Gemini can be challenging!
Life-saving effort: Faced with a number of newborn death cases, Kansas’ top law enforcement official wants to publicize the state law that gives parents another option.; J-W Editorials; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A9; Kansas Attorney General Steve Six is mounting a laudable effort to raise awareness of the Kansas Newborn Infant Protection Act.
‘Whiteout’ a pale imitation of thriller: By Roger Moore - The Orlando Sentinel; September 11, 2009 in print edition on C2; “Whiteout” as a movie title might signify the whiter-than-white panties Kate Beckinsale treats us to about five minutes into her new thriller.
Here comes the fun: ‘The Beatles: Rock Band’ proves not just for kids: By Glenn Gamboa - Newsday; September 11, 2009 in print edition on C1; The Beatles’ history is intertwined with one pop-culture landmark after another.
Return of the King: History of a musical democracy revealed: Marcus Crowder/The Sacramento Bee; September 11, 2009; There are times that no matter how daunting the task, you have to do it yourself.
Net Worth: Cinematic attention spans eased by 5 Second Movies: By Jon Niccum; September 11, 2009 in print edition on C1; I ran into a friend last week who had already been to see “Inglourious Basterds” three times.
Sex scandal further damages California lawmakers’ reputation: By Juliet Williams - Associated Press Writer; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A2; A scandal involving a family-values legislator caught boasting about his sexual escapades with his lobbyist mistresses created an embarrassing distraction for lawmakers Thursday, further diverting attention from California’s major policy issues in the crucial final days of their session.
Firebirds finish 2-1: J-W Staff Reports; September 11, 2009 in print edition on B5; The Free State volleyball team opened its season with a 2-1 showing Thursday at its home quad.
Jayhawks hoping for better opener on the road: By Matt Tait; 12:00 a.m., September 11, 2009 Updated 09:19 a.m. in print edition on B1; Last season, in its only nonconference road test of the year, the Kansas University football team looked like a Top-25 team at the beginning and a bottom 25 team at the end.
Job fear feeds worker productivity: By Ellen Goodman - Washington Post Writers Group; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A9; There was a New Yorker cartoon last spring picturing a nearly empty galley ship with only two slaves still pulling their oars under the grim eye of the master. In the caption, one of the slaves says to the other: “At this point, I’m just happy to still have a job.”
Royals complete sweep of Detroit: Doug Tucker; September 11, 2009; When the first-place Detroit Tigers rolled into last-place Kansas City this week, they had good reason to hope for a three-game sweep.
In defense of ex-White House staffer: By Charles Krauthammer - Washington Post Writers Group; September 11, 2009 in print edition on A9; So Van Jones, the defenestrated White House green-jobs czar, once called Republicans “a—holes.” Big deal. I’ve said worse about Democrats. I’ve said worse about Republicans. I’ve said worse about members of my family (you know who you are).

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