Also from April 22

Births

• Tina Kaser and Ed Freeman, Lawrence, a boy.
• Kasey and Christopher Folsom, Tonganoxie, a girl.
• Jonathan and Debilene Brown, Lawrence, a girl.
• Candace and Mark Barry, Lawrence, a boy.
• Angelica Courter and Michael Davidson, Eudora, a boy.

Blog entries

• Eat Your Vegetables: Cooking away the CSA, week 10: The best flourless peanut butter cookies

Obituaries

• Harvey E. Schwartz, Boynton Beach, Fla.
• Betty Lou Hase, Topeka
• Janice G. Larkins, Lawrence
• Jacob Isaac Wessel, Seneca
• Jack Allen O’Bryon, Lawrence
• Melvin Eugene Biggers, Perry
• Mary E. Cordaro, Lawrence
• Dale Halbert, Lawrence

On the street

• What do you look for in a doctor?
• What will the Kansas City Chiefs do with the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft?

Photos

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Photo galleries

Polls

Are you interested in seeing President Barack Obama's birth certificate?

Poll results

Response	Percent
No		62%
Yes		37%
Total	1864

Who do you think will have the best NFL career?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Darrell Stuckey		35%
Kerry Meier		31%
Dezmon Briscoe		27%
Todd Reesing		2%
Jake Sharp		2%
Total	980

Videos

• The board also decided to charge $50 per student to …
• Steve Six spoke to a crowd at a victim’s rights …
• Connor Olsen died today after battling bone cancer. He was …
• David Freeman received an 18-month sentence for a bribery case …
• The city found that sales tax revenue is down 5 …
• People will walk more than 4,000 miles across Kansas to …
• The Tonganoxie school district separates out its trash and recyclables …
• Expect rain overnight and scattered showers through Friday. Douglas County …
• One grant came from New Belgium Brewing Co. while another …
• A black police officer and black teacher tell what 1970 …
• Nick Jordan, who was the GOP nominee in 2008 but …
• They also must design a marketing strategy to sell their …
• State workers celebrated the holiday’s 40th anniversary.
• Stuckey didn’t go in the first round on Thursday, but …
• Coach Turner Gill said the KU defense will play a …
• Bill Self commented on the expansion, saying it would help …
• Last year Thompson was hard to strike out, but after …
• In the fifth overall pick, the Chiefs took Eric Berry.
• Work is under way at the former Blue Heron Furnishings …
• Cloudy skies continue tonight, making for mild overnight lows in …
• You’ll have wet roadways slowing the afternoon commute today, across …
• Mostly cloudy skies for your Thursday, with showers and storms …
• Rainy weather moved the event indoors, but supporters of Cottonwood …
• There is a chance for showers and storms throughout the …

All stories

Eudora school district agrees to cut budget, add $50 enrollment fee

By Mark Boyle

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A5

The Eudora school board voted unanimously Thursday to make budget cuts and add a $50 enrollment fee for all students in an effort to balance the budget for next year.

Investigations, operations both continue three weeks after fatal accident at MagnaGro

MagnaGro remains open 3 weeks after industrial accident

By Christine Metz

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A3

Three weeks after two men died in an industrial accident at a Lawrence fertilizer manufacturer, investigations continue and the company continues to operate.

Secretary of State candidate could be fined, accused of breaking campaign finance laws

Associated Press

April 22, 2010

A state senator running for Kansas secretary of state is accused of breaking campaign finance laws.

Challenge grant pushes ECM close to fundraising goal

Foundation’s grant puts Ecumenical Christian Ministries closer to goal

By Shaun Hittle

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A3

Ecumenical Christian Ministries’ Ministry of the Hearth Capital Campaign just got a big boost.

Lawrence sales tax revenues down 5 percent in first quarter of 2010

City concerned but optimistic

By Chad Lawhorn

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A1

Lawrence consumers clamped down on spending in the first quarter of 2010, putting the city on pace for its largest sales tax decline in recent memory.

Kansas Sampler to open in downtown Lawrence

By Chad Lawhorn

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B9

A big dose of Kansas is coming to Massachusetts Street.

House appropriations chair envisions budget surplus without raising taxes

Would invole considerable additional cuts to education

Associated Press

02:15 p.m., April 22, 2010 Updated 04:22 p.m.

A key Kansas House Republican said Thursday his budget committee will produce a 2011 budget that will end in the black without raising taxes.

Weather-related cancellations

J-W Staff Reports

12:56 p.m., April 22, 2010 Updated 03:48 p.m.

The following events have been canceled because of Thursday’s rain.

NCAA Tournament set to expand to 68 teams, will be carried on a combo of CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV

All games will be broadcast live; Self likes new format

J-W Staff and Wire Reports

11:36 a.m., April 22, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B1

Bill Self and several of his coaching comrades approve of the NCAA’s decision to expand the NCAA Tournament from 65 to 68 teams, starting next season.

Lawrence developer David Freeman gets 18-month sentence in bribery case, attorney says client discussed KU Athletics scandal with FBI, IRS

By Mark Fagan

10:51 a.m., April 22, 2010 Updated 07:09 p.m. in print edition on A1

Lawrence developer David Freeman was sentenced to 18 months in prison Thursday morning in a bribery case relating to a Junction City housing project.

Statehouse Live: Rally shows support for early childhood programs

Tax increase sought for children’s programs

By Scott Rothschild

10:01 a.m., April 22, 2010 Updated 05:43 p.m. in print edition on A4

About 50 people rallied Thursday in support of funding early childhood programs that are on the state chopping block.

Nick Jordan drops out of 3rd District GOP primary race

By George Diepenbrock

09:29 a.m., April 22, 2010 Updated 01:33 p.m. in print edition on A1

Former Kansas Sen. Nick Jordan, R-Shawnee, announced Thursday morning he will bow out of the GOP race for the 3rd District House seat to avoid a contentious primary.

Lottery considering accepting another round of proposals for casino south of Wichita

Associated Press

April 22, 2010

The Kansas Lottery Commission meets Friday to decide whether to accept new proposals for a state-owned casino south of Wichita.

Patience as a policy has limitations

By David Broder - Washington Post Writers Group

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A7

Recently, I wrote a column commending President Obama for his long-range vision and for the patience to wait, beyond his own term if necessary, for the rewards to appear.

On the radar

Federal officials need to get to work on measures that allow radar systems and wind turbines to peacefully co-exist.

J-W editorials

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A7

The United States shouldn’t have to choose between national defense and wind power. That seems to be the bottom line of a situation involving a huge wind farm in eastern Oregon. Only weeks before construction was to begin on the 845-megawatt, $2 billion wind farm, the U.S. Department of Defense stepped in last week to halt the Federal Aviation Administration’s final permit for the project, saying the wind farm’s giant turbines will interfere with the Air Force’s radar detection system.

Steelers’ Roethlisberger suspended for six games

Penalty could be cut to four for good behavior

Associated Press

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B2

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was suspended for six games without pay Wednesday for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy and ordered to undergo behavioral evaluation.

Volcano affects Lawrence travelers

By Mark Fagan and Molly Martin

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B8

Sophia Schuster just might make her Social Politics class after all — no matter what a belching Earth has to say about it.

Earth Day programs from silly to somber

By Kevin McDonough

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B7

Nickelodeon celebrates the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Day with a special episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants” (7 p.m., Nickelodeon).

Death and comedy: Director and KU grad Neil LaBute discusses his new film, ‘Death at a Funeral’

By Gavon Laessig

April 22, 2010 in print edition on C1

Neil LaBute, a former Jayhawk, joined us to discuss “Death at a Funeral,” mainstream success and why Tracy Morgan had curry all over his face and hands…

Economy doesn’t touch cosmetic surgery industry

By Scott Girard

April 22, 2010

Local doctors who do cosmetic surgery have seen little change in profits or demand despite a slumping economy and national downward trend in the industry.

Farmers weigh benefits of organic certification

By Karrey Britt

April 22, 2010

A small Kansas farmer has been weighing whether to become organic certified. Stephanie Thomas has been growing produce organically — without pesticides and fertilizers — for five years.

Smaller firms strive to offer health perks

By Laura Erdall

April 22, 2010

Being a small company doesn’t always make it hard for owners to offer health insurance or retirement programs for their employees.

Tea party anger has racial tone

By Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A7

The numbers are in. Thanks to a new CBS News/New York Times poll, we now have a statistical picture of the “tea party” movement. There are few surprises.

Style Scout: J.B. McNerney

By Caitlin Donnelly

April 22, 2010 in print edition on C1

My fashion influence is whatever season just ended since I only buy clothes from the sale rack…

Recriminations erupt in ash-fueled aviation crisis

Associated Press

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A6

Airlines toted up losses topping $2 billion and struggled to get hundreds of thousands of travelers back home Wednesday after a week of crippled air travel, as questions and recriminations erupted over Europe’s chaotic response to the volcanic ash cloud.

Oil rig explodes off La. coast

By Kevin McGill - Associated Press Writer

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A2

The Coast Guard by sea and air planned to search overnight for 11 workers missing since a thunderous explosion rocked an oil drilling platform that continued to burn late Wednesday, more than a day since it sent a fireball into the night sky. Seventeen people were injured, four critically.

Outstanding volunteers lauded

By Mark Boyle

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A3

Volunteers from all over the area Wednesday packed the Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 N.H., as United Way’s 25th annual Wallace Galluzzi Volunteer Awards took place.

‘Oceans’ brings vastness of sea up close

Christy Lemire - AP Movie Critic

April 22, 2010

This stunningly beautiful documentary is the second in a series from the new Disneynature label, which gave us “Earth” exactly one year ago on Earth Day. Whereas that film followed wildlife across the globe, “Oceans” takes a plunge deep into its waters, with jaw-dropping results…

Kansas’ football offense worthy of worry

By Tom Keegan

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B1

First-year Kansas University football coach Turner Gill has revealed little about his football team during recent sessions with the media, which makes Saturday’s spring game, set to kick off at 1 p.m. in Memorial Stadium, a must-watch.

Feel a draft? Kansas products eagerly await fate in NFL Draft

By Matt Tait

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B1

Although it’s unlikely the first round of this year’s NFL Draft — 6:30 tonight in New York City — will feature NFL commissioner Roger Goodell calling the name of any former Jayhawks, there are a few Kansas University players who should field phone calls from the NFL during the next three days.

Style Scout: Haley Trezise

By Caitlin Donnelly

April 22, 2010 in print edition on C1

I’m always trying to sneak out of the house without putting on a bra; they’re terribly uncomfortable…

Gordon’s blast lifts Royals

Associated Press

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B5

Alex Gordon ended a “horrible” day with one sweet swing, a 10th-inning homer that gave the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

KU softball adds Texas prep pitcher

J-W Staff Reports

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B3

Kansas University softball coach Megan Smith announced the signing of Kristin Martinez to a national letter of intent with KU.

Americans shifting to U.S. cars, poll finds

By Dan Sewell - Associated Press Writer

April 22, 2010 in print edition on C3

Buy American? That’s suddenly a good idea again to more car buyers.

Douglas County buys road salt early

Staff reports

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B8

Douglas County commissioners agreed Wednesday to buy 3,000 tons of salt to prepare for next winter’s anticipated snow-clearing efforts.

People in the news

Associated Press

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B7

People in the news for April 22, 2010.

Horoscope for April 22, 2010

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B7

This year, express your anger in an appropriate manner. You could be overwhelmed by events in your personal and/or domestic life. If you are single, you will experience the possibility of a meaningful relationship through a friendship. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy socializing. Do more of it. Leo can be testy.

100 years ago: Two walking cross-country

Staff reports

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A7

Lea Arthur and Walker Semple, aged 26 and 24, passed through here this morning on their way to San Francisco. They are walking from Pittsburgh, Pa., to San Francisco on a thousand-dollar wager and are due to reach the California city by July 4 in time to see the great boxing bout between Jeffries and Johnson.

40 years ago: Petitions circle for black cheer squad members

Staff reports

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A7

Petitions continued to circulate for assurance of at least two blacks on the seven-member cheerleader squad at Lawrence High School. Tension persisted at the school after clashes between minority and white pupils.

25 years ago: Three honored for prairie preservation

Staff reports

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A7

Three Kansans were honored for their efforts to preserve the state’s tallgrass prairie land. They were former U.S. Rep. Larry Winn Jr. of Overland Park, E. Raymond Hall of Kansas University and attorney and former legislator Charles Stough.

Ash cloud’s silver lining: bluer skies

By Joji Sakurai and Karl Ritter - Associated Press Writers

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A6

As volcanic ash cast a shadow over millions of lives, Londoners and other city dwellers across Europe were treated to a rare spectacle of nature: Pristine, blue skies brighter than any in recent memory.

Brain games don’t reduce dementia risk

Associated Press

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A2

Playing memory, reasoning or other brain games won’t make you smarter or mentally stronger, researchers said.

Software woes strike KU Hospital system

Staff reports

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A5

A security update from McAfee antivirus software caused some computers at Kansas University Hospital to go down from about 11 a.m. until about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

KU breaks ground on Edwards Campus site

Staff reports

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A5

Groundbreaking has been held for a $25 million building that will expand Kansas University’s Edwards Campus by more than half.

Judge tosses some claims over flag law

Associated Press

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A4

A federal judge has dismissed claims questioning the constitutionality of Nebraska’s flag-mutilation law but said she’ll consider arguments over a state law barring protests within 300 feet of funerals.

Perot dedicates center at Fort Leavenworth

By Shawn Linenberger

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A4

H. Ross Perot said he’s been asked why immigrants settled in his home state of Texas.

Fraternity to raise money for homeless

Staff reports

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A4

Members of Kansas University’s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity will be living in a box for 48 hours this weekend to benefit Lawrence’s homeless.

Putting gas in the tank: GM repays $8.1 billion in government loans

By Ken Thomas and Tom Krisher - Associated Press Writers

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A2

Fallen giant General Motors Co. accelerated toward recovery Wednesday, announcing the repayment of $8.1 billion in U.S. and Canadian government loans five years ahead of schedule.

Obama: Value-added tax a possible option

Associated Press

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A2

President Barack Obama suggested Wednesday that a new value-added tax on Americans is still on the table, seeming to show more openness to the idea than his aides have expressed in recent days.

Pope promises action in clerical sex abuse

Associated Press

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A2

Pope Benedict XVI pledged Wednesday that the Catholic Church would take action to confront the clerical sex abuse scandal, his first public remarks calling for change since the crisis erupted.

Court discovers OK Corral papers

Associated Press

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A2

A missing handwritten transcript from a coroner’s inquest done after the legendary gunfight at the OK Corral has resurfaced in a dusty box more than 125 years after the most famous shootout in Wild West history.

Tibetan monks ordered to leave quake zone

Associated Press

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A2

Earthquake survivors say the Tibetan monks helped first, bringing food, pitching tents and digging through rubble after disaster hit far western China a week ago, killing and injuring thousands.

Obama seeks nominee to back women’s rights

Associated Press

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A2

President Barack Obama, treading carefully in the explosive arena of abortion and the Supreme Court, said Wednesday he will choose a nominee who pays heed to the rights of women and the privacy of their bodies.

Pump patrol

Staff reports

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A3

The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.71 at several stations.

Our Town Sports

Staff reports

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B2

Bunge Lessons: Former Kansas University softball coach Tracy Bunge is offering pitching and hitting lessons for girls ages 8-17. For information, call 691-5005 or e-mail tracybunge@aol.com.

1970: Stormy year reshaped many lives

Witnesses moved on, but still carry past

By Christine Metz

April 22, 2010 in print edition on A1

The unrest and violence that swept through Lawrence in 1970 helped shape the town and the people who lived here.

Lawrence High’s Jarrett to sign with Ottawa

J-W Staff Reports

April 22, 2010 in print edition on B3

Lawrence High’s Jamie Jarrett will sign a letter of intent today at 3:15 p.m. to play softball at Ottawa University.

Garden party: Campus rain garden celebrates its first birthday on Earth Day

By Gavon Laessig

April 22, 2010 in print edition on C1

While it’s not much to look at right now, an unassuming corner of the front lawn of the Ambler Student Recreation Center at Kansas University will soon be bursting with vibrantly colored aromatic aster, black-eyed susans and crested iris…

Workplace wellness: More employers pursue initiatives to keep workers healthy

April 22, 2010

Businesses are stepping up efforts to keep employees healthy and productive and help keep insurance costs down.

Lawrence Memorial Hospital provides $7.1 million in free community services

J-W Staff Reports

April 22, 2010

Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported last month that it provided $7.1 million in free community services in 2009.

State legislators receive postcards on health care

J-W Staff Reports

April 22, 2010

State legislators received 1,000 postcards earlier this month from Kansas residents who are uninsured or underinsured. They depend on safety net clinics for medical care, and those clinics receive significant state funding.

Longtime doctor offers perspective on changes in health care

By Scott Girard

April 22, 2010

When Dr. Charles Yockey graduated from Kansas University Medical School in 1972, hospital stays averaged more than two weeks, many physicals lasted three days, and his current position would not be created for 25 years.

Digital records expected to simplify sharing of medical data

By Scott Girard

April 22, 2010

With the help of the federal stimulus package, the state of Kansas is in the process of digitizing state medical records. That means no more reams of papers to fill out or repetitive questions about allergies and prescriptions at every checkup.