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 20%
A
 
 17%
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 14%
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12:00 a.m.
Free State High School senior Megan Bracciano warms up with the Chamber Choir at the high school. Bracciano, who is also an on-field director for the Marching Band, is the ArtStar winner for September. Music woman: September ArtStar a musical ‘jack of all trades’
By Terry Rombeck
September 29, 2009 in print edition on 1C
In fourth grade, Megan Bracciano’s parents hauled an old piano that had been sitting in her grandmother’s house into their own house.
6:00 a.m.
The four tallest towers on The Oread are individual cell towers for companies like AT&T, Sprint and other telephone companies. This view of the hotel is taken from the north side of the building, which faces the Kansas University campus to the south. Oread cell towers raise concerns
By Chad Lawhorn
12:00 a.m., September 30, 2009 Updated 9:36 a.m. in print edition on 3A
They may be the most unique cellular telephone towers in Lawrence.
10:00 a.m.
Brian Yutzy, of Hutchinson, who owns Southwest Seed Research, watches a load of corn empty into a truck Tuesday near the Lawrence Municipal Airport. County’s corn farmers harvesting bumper crop
By Mark Fagan
September 29, 2009 in print edition on 1A
A summer of relatively cool and moist conditions is about to yield a major payoff for area corn farmers, hungry to reap a bumper crop from their stress-free plants.
2:00 p.m.
Rauna Gleason, kitchen manager at New York School, helps a student with her lunch. The 2009 numbers for free and reduced-price lunches were released Monday, and show that more students are receiving assistance. School lunch aid reflects economy
By Shaun Hittle
September 30, 2009 in print edition on 3A
This is one record Bonner Springs school Superintendent Robert VanMaren didn’t want to set.
6:00 p.m.
Prairie Moon Waldorf School students Sebiyam Werdin-Kennicott, bottom left, Justice Renoux, top left, and Finn Veerkamp, top right, help garden manager Gillian Luellen, bottom right, at the school’s Okanis Garden. The garden teaches students about growing food and provides produce for the Community Mercantile. Sprouting interest: School’s garden teaches about food economy
By Sarah Henning
September 30, 2009 in print edition on 1C
School is about teaching the basics. And what’s more basic than learning about one of the few necessities of life: food?

All stories

Former Jefferson County commissioner free on bond
By George Diepenbrock
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A3
A former Jefferson County Commissioner who was charged with two theft counts this week was free on bond Wednesday after his initial court appearance, a jail official said.
Further appeals limited in Bledsoe case
Convicted murderer has maintained innocence
By Shaun Hittle
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B10
Convicted murderer Floyd Bledsoe’s appeals have traveled through the Kansas and federal courts for the past 10 years.
State revenue comes up short of projections in September
Associated Press
September 30, 2009
Kansas officials say the state’s revenues in September came in $67 million below expectations.
Douglas County visiting nurses to offer seasonal flu shot clinics in area towns
By Karrey Britt
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A4
Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation, and Hospice is offering seasonal flu vaccinations for anyone 18 and older in Baldwin City and Tonganoxie.
Plans move ahead for lighted pedestrian path near KU campus
City meets with students calling for improved lighting
By Jesse Fray
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A1
Plans are in the works to build a lighted pedestrian pathway between the Kansas University campus and downtown Lawrence, a city official said Wednesday.
Praeger discusses health care reform at breakfast meeting
By Karrey Britt
01:46 p.m., September 30, 2009 Updated 05:23 p.m. in print edition on A3
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger remains hopeful that some of the nation’s health problems will be fixed at the federal level.
KU Alumni Association to charter bus for KSU game
Staff Reports
September 30, 2009
The Kansas University Alumni Association will charter a bus to take Jayhawk fans to Manhattan for the KU football team’s matchup against Kansas State.
Statehouse Live: H1N1 vaccines due soon in Kansas
By Scott Rothschild
12:44 p.m., September 30, 2009 Updated 02:51 p.m.
State officials have ordered swine flu vaccine.
Lawrence’s high schools celebrating homecoming — at home
With stadiums at high schools, fall rituals take on added meaning
By George Diepenbrock
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A3
Home will be the key word for Lawrence’s two high schools Friday as they each celebrating homecoming.
Police need your help identifying suspected criminals
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A4
Police released surveillance pictures Wednesday of two men they believe broke into a Lawrence bowling alley.
Big Springs Quarry reclamation removed from county meeting agenda
By George Diepenbrock
September 30, 2009
The Douglas County Commission has postponed its consideration tonight of a reclamation plan for the Big Springs Quarry west of Lawrence.
Water line break affects two KU buildings
By Chad Lawhorn
September 30, 2009
City crews Wednesday morning were responding to a waterline break at West Campus and Stratford roads that will leave at least two Kansas University buildings without water for several hours.
Kansas environmental groups sues EPA over prairie dog poison
Associated Press
08:12 a.m., September 30, 2009 Updated 11:45 a.m.
Two conservation groups have filed a federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency for its decision to register pesticides that poison prairie dogs.
First wave of H1N1 vaccines expected in state next week
By Scott Rothschild
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A3
State health officials Wednesday announced that Kansas will start receiving the H1N1 vaccine next week to fight the swine flu.
Pizza Shuttle driver robbed at gunpoint
Driver has money, personal property stolen
By Joe Preiner
September 30, 2009
A Pizza Shuttle delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning.
Government to consider limits on distracted driving
By Ken Thomas - Associated Press Writer
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A8
With more drivers yakking on their cellphones or texting from behind the wheel, the Obama administration is taking its first hard look at highway hazards with an eye toward potential new restrictions on using mobile devices while driving.
Public option rejected by Senate panel
By David Espo - Associated Press Writer
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A1
In a long-anticipated showdown, liberal Democrats twice failed on Tuesday to inject a government-run insurance option into sweeping health care legislation taking shape in the Senate, despite bipartisan agreement that private insurers must change their ways.
Save money with sites and apps
Consumer Reports
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B9
Even if you’re trying to cut back on spending, let’s face it, you still have to shop — and maybe even treat yourself to the occasional splurge.
Seabury wins one, loses one at home
J-W Staff Reports
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B5
Seabury Academy’s volleyball team defeated KSD, 15-25, 25-23, 25-10, and lost to Cair Paravel, 25-17, 25-23, on Tuesday at Seabury’s gym.
OU’s‘ Stoops: It’s not my job to force players into NFL Draft
The Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B6
With Sam Bradford’s status for No. 8 Oklahoma’s game at Miami still up in the air, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops found himself answering questions Tuesday about whether the Heisman Trophy winner should be playing with the Sooners at all this season.
KSU special teams mixed
Returner Banks highlight for Wildcats
Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B6
Special teams at Kansas State are ranging from record-breaking to ruinous, from game-changing to gruesome.
Guidelines important for diabetic diets
By Susan Krumm
September 30, 2009 in print edition on C1
Tortilla-Layered Southwest ‘Lasagna’ recipe
Sprouting interest: School’s garden teaches about food economy
By Sarah Henning
September 30, 2009 in print edition on C1
School is about teaching the basics. And what’s more basic than learning about one of the few necessities of life: food?
Leadership is key to global cooperation
By Trudy Rubin - Philadelphia Inquirer
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A9
It was a week of stunning contradictions for Barack Obama.
‘Hank’ disappoints with weak characters
By Kevin McDonough
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B8
For the record, “Hank” (7 p.m., ABC) becomes the third new sitcom of the young season, along with “Brothers” and “The Cleveland Show,” about a character returning to his hometown out of financial or emotional necessity.
People in the news
Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B8
People in the news for September 30, 2009.
Rather’s lawsuit dismissed
By Karen Matthews - Associated Press Writer
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B8
A New York court on Tuesday dismissed Dan Rather’s $70 million breach of contract lawsuit against CBS Corp., noting that the network continued to pay the anchor $6 million a year even after he left the evening news broadcast.
CDC finds high schoolers skimp on fruits, veggies
By Mike Stobbe - Associated Press Writer
September 30, 2009 in print edition on C8
Less than 10 percent of U.S. high school students are eating the combined recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables, a finding that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called “poor” in a report Tuesday.
Nero’s dining room unveiled in Rome
Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on C8
Archaeologists say they have unveiled what they believe to be remains of the “dining room” of the Roman emperor Nero, part of his palatial residence built in the first century.
500-carat diamond found in South Africa
Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on C8
A diamond the size of a chicken egg was found last week at South Africa’s Cullinan mine.
Stress disease kills koalas
Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A7
The koala, Australia’s star symbol, is dying of stress.
Hospitals use drive-thrus for swine flu
By Marilynn Marchione - Associated Press Writer
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A7
Fast-food places have them. Banks and pharmacies do, too.
Disney offers free day’s admission to 1 million volunteers
By Dawn C. Chmielewski - Los Angeles Times
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A2
The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday unveiled a new promotional campaign for 2010 to spur volunteerism — even as it sought to boost attendance at its domestic theme parks.
What’s news today Quake, tsunami hit Samoas
Death toll expected to continue rising
By Fili Sagapolutele - Associated Press Writer
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A2
A powerful Pacific Ocean earthquake spawned towering tsunami waves that swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa, flooding and flattening villages, killing at least 63 people and leaving dozens missing.
Taliban road attacks spread path of fear
Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A2
Taliban militants are sowing fear along Afghanistan’s highways with stepped-up checkpoints, hijackings and bombs — including one Tuesday that killed at least 30 bus passengers in the south.
U.S. to send home 4,000 more troops
Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A2
The top general in Iraq is sending home 4,000 more U.S. troops by the end of October as the American military winds down the six-year war.
Mom warned against baby-sitting kids
Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A2
A Michigan woman says she thought she was being neighborly by watching her friends’ children for free each morning — and now she’s in trouble with the state.
Nuclear site shielded from air attack
Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A2
In an unusually frank disclosure, Iran’s nuclear chief said Tuesday the country’s new uranium enrichment site was built for maximum protection from aerial attack: carved into a mountain and near a military compound of the powerful Revolutionary Guard.
Toyota cites accelerator risk for big recall
By Ken Thomas - Associated Press Writer
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B9
Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States, the company’s largest-ever U.S. recall, to address problems with a removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead to a crash.
Griffin’s loss a blow to Baylor
Injured quarterback might watch games from press box
The Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B6
Injured Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin is preparing to see the game from a different perspective and knows he will have to lead in a different way.
Chiefs trade quarterback Thigpen to Miami
The Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B5
Chad Pennington’s season officially ended with a trade that didn’t involve him.
N.Y. rallies in 9th inning
The Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B5
The regular season has been such a rousing success for the Yankees that even fourth-string backups and little-known minor leaguers are getting in on the fun.
KU women’s golf team finishes in sixth
J-W Staff Reports
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B3
Emily Powers fired a final-round 73 en route to a seventh-place individual finish to help Kansas finish in sixth place at the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Women’s Golf Invitational on Tuesday.
Raiders have long list of problems
Monte Poole - The Oakland Tribune
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B2
When the Raiders leave the field Sunday in Houston, no matter the outcome, they will have wrapped up the worst 100-game period in their 50-year history.
Lawrence woman treated and released after bicycle-car accident
Staff reports
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 28-year-old Lawrence woman suffered minor injuries after being hit on her bike by a car Tuesday evening.
Two men arrested after multiple thefts
Staff reports
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 25-year-old Lawrence man and a 34-year-old Topeka man were arrested Tuesday evening for theft of more than $1,000.
Former inmate set deadly trap for deputy
Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B10
A former prison inmate who killed a Kansas sheriff’s deputy had no known ties to him and waited to ambush any officer who responded to his bogus 911 theft call, authorities said Tuesday.
Consumer confidence unexpectedly falls
Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B9
Concerns that consumers won’t help drive a speedy and strong economic recovery only escalated Tuesday after a widely watched barometer of confidence fell unexpectedly in September.
Housing group elects board of directors
Staff reports
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B9
During the annual meeting of the Kansas Manufactured Housing Association on Sept. 15, Allen Reed, of Lawrence, was elected to serve as vice president on the KMHA board of directors for the 2009-2010 membership year.
County’s Farm Bureau hosts annual meeting
Staff reports
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B9
The Douglas County Farm Bureau Association’s annual meeting will be Oct. 12 in Building 21 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by a program by Andrew Fishburn and Kristy Taylor sharing highlights of their recent “agri-venture” to New Zealand.
Conservation district hosts field day
Staff reports
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B9
The Douglas County Conservation District will hold a Cover Crop Field Day from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Mark and Brenna Wulfkuhle Farm Headquarters, 198 N. 1250 Road, Berryton.
25 years ago: Food processing plant closes
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A9
After finishing their last shifts at the Stokely-Van Camp food processing plant in East Lawrence, 124 production workers, some in tears, clocked out for the last time.
Interview coach
By Vince Brown - Overland Park
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A9
To the editor: Will somebody PLEASE get an interview tutor for the sports teams?
Health care fears
By Kendall Simmons - Lawrence
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A9
To the editor: Craig Campbell complained about how the Obama administration makes empty threats against other countries, but makes, well, I couldn’t actually figure out what Campbell was claiming about health care.
Student stress
By Chris Bohling - Lawrence
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A9
To the editor: I was glad to see Monday’s story on President Obama’s proposed public school reorganization.
If only…
J-W Editorials
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A9
Funding for the South Lawrence Trafficway is only one of the uncertainties in the state’s long-range transportation plans.
Fam’s pal survives accident
By Tom Keegan
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B1
The old football coach’s best buddy figured maybe miracles happen in twos, so when John Novotny Sr. returned Tuesday to the scene of his serious automobile accident in Moran, four weeks after it happened, three weeks after he was released from the hospital, a part of him hoped against hope his dog Maddie would be sitting there in the ditch, waiting for his master to bring him home.
Practice pays off
Barbee’s improved putting leads to win
By Dugan Arnett
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B1
Kit Grove, Kansas University’s men’s golf coach, was on his way out of Alvamar Golf Club on Monday night when he noticed a solitary figure stationed on the course’s putting green, tapping in six- and eight-footers as dusk settled over Lawrence.
Falcons rough up Lions
LHS soccer team falls to O-South, 8-1
By Matt Tait
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B1
Lawrence High goalkeepers Julio Salazar and Tanner Click were lucky to have each other Tuesday night.
Oread cell towers raise concerns
By Chad Lawhorn
12:00 a.m., September 30, 2009 Updated 09:36 a.m. in print edition on A3
They may be the most unique cellular telephone towers in Lawrence.
Firebirds notch another shutout
Free State soccer blanks SM Northwest
By Chuck Woodling
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B1
Another game, another goose egg for Free State High’s boys soccer team.Another game, another goose egg for Free State High’s boys soccer team.
School lunch aid reflects economy
By Shaun Hittle
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A3
This is one record Bonner Springs school Superintendent Robert VanMaren didn’t want to set.
Pump patrol
Staff reports
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A3
Gasoline prices for September 30, 2009.
Horoscope for September 30, 2009
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B8
This year, you will become much more of a dreamer than in the past. You will have many reasons to smile. If you are single, romance could knock anytime before New Year’s 2010. If you are attached, romance blooms between the two of you. Aquarius can be provocative or fun.
Yankee Stadium bowl set
Big 12-Big East pairing to begin in 2010
The Associated Press
September 30, 2009 in print edition on B2
A college football bowl game will be played at Yankee Stadium starting in 2010.
100 years ago: University football loses two players thanks to strict dad
September 30, 2009 in print edition on A9
From the Lawrence Daily World for Sept. 30, 1909: “The university freshman football team was set back today when two top prospects had to quit because their father said they either got an education or played football but couldn’t do both.
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