Also from January 15

Audio clips

• Tyrel Reed: The first half, we competed hard

Births

• Todd and Jill Koch, Lawrence, a girl.
• Naunna L. Delgado and Lewis Walton, Lawrence, a boy.
• Casey and Kourtney Baker, Lawrence, a boy.
• Cercie Martell and Dallis Evans, Lawrence, a girl.
• Meka Edwards and Devin Helton, Lawrence, a boy.
• Juan and Luisana Gongora, Lawrence, .

Blog entries

• Town Talk: Two new senior housing projects getting under way in Lawrence
• Operation 100 News blog: Still more than 500 without power in south central Lawrence

Obituaries

• George Henry Dillon Jr., Elk Falls
• Mary F. Thorne, Tonganoxie
• Robert Davis, Lawrence
• Gerald L. Thomason, Lawrence
• Eugene E. Johnson, Lawrence
• Candice L. Baetz-Adcock, Olathe

On the street

• Do you like to watch cooking shows?

Photos

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Photo galleries

Polls

By what date should Christmas lights be turned off?

Poll results

Response	Percent
By Jan. 1		32%
After the 12 days of Christmas are over, or Jan. 6, the day after the Epiphany		28%
Never		13%
By Jan. 15		11%
The day after Christmas		7%
By Jan. 31		6%
Total	2008

Videos

• The fog will be hanging out in town until tomorrow, …
• Parents in charge of Project Graduation are considering requiring alcohol …
• A couple in Eudora began a charity for the country …
• The local housing market took a hit in 2009 but …
• City crews have been busy this week, working to patch …
• The state is looking to save money and help the …
• The Free State girls basketball team took out Olathe North …
• The Firebirds laid claim to a victory Friday night. The …
• The LHS girls basketball team dropped its contest against Olathe …
• The Lions dropped a hard-fought contest against Olathe South Friday. …
• The Piper Pirates came away with a close victory against …
• The Pirates took care of business against the Chieftains Friday. …
• The Bobcats, both boys and girls team, beat Bonner Springs …
• The Jayhawks will face Texas Tech in their conference home …
• Douglas County is under a dense fog advisory until noon …
• Expect a slow commute this afternoon, including some slick streets …
• If you’re traveling across the area this morning you might …
• Areas of patchy fog are likely on the morning commute …
• KUSports.com online editor Jesse Newell and Journal-World sports editor Tom …

All stories

Pat Knight’s approach to revitalizing Texas Tech hoops is refreshing

Jayhawks, Red Raiders to clash Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse

By Eric Sorrentino

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B5

Big 12 blogger Eric Sorrentino caught up with Texas Tech hoops coach Pat Knight before the season and asked about his plan to take the Red Raiders to new heights. Knight talks about his relationship with Bill Self, the challenge of taking over a program from Bob Knight and Tech’s recent heightened expectations.

2 Dems to run for Kansas secretary of state

Associated Press

January 15, 2010

Two Democrats plan to run for Kansas secretary of state. State Sen. Chris Steineger, of Kansas City, said Friday he expects to file for the office next week.

Kansas judge in abortion case comes under scrutiny

By Roxana Hegeman and John Hanna - Associated Press Writers

January 15, 2010

The judge overseeing the trial of the man accused of gunning down a Kansas abortion doctor is a practicing Roman Catholic who once courted the endorsement of an anti-abortion group — but who has insisted the case won’t be about abortion.

Jury convicts Lawrence man on rape charge

Sentencing set for Feb. 26

LJWorld.com staff report

03:09 p.m., January 15, 2010 Updated 04:24 p.m. in print edition on A3

A Douglas County jury on Friday convicted a 22-year-old Lawrence man in the February 2009 rape of an 11-year-old girl.

Rally speakers blast Democratic administration

Republicans lead charge for states’ rights, and also take opportunity to bash Democrats

By Scott Rothschild

01:53 p.m., January 15, 2010 Updated 02:12 p.m. in print edition on A1

Rally to support 10th amendment resolution turns into anti-Democratic Party event

Struggle to get aid to Haitians as looters roam

Alfred de Montesquiou and Mike Melia - Associated Press Writers

January 15, 2010

Hundreds of U.S. troops touched down in shattered Port-au-Prince overnight as U.N. and other aid organizations struggled Friday to get food and water to stricken millions. Fears spread of unrest among the Haitian people in their fourth day of desperation.

Statehouse Live: Sovereignty group rallies at Statehouse

By Scott Rothschild

11:24 a.m., January 15, 2010 Updated 11:24 a.m.

Hearing and rally surround resolution telling Congress and president to back off.

Habitat for Humanity to celebrate completion of house with Saturday event

By Shaun Hittle

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A4

Habitat for Humanity is hosting a celebration of the completion of the Mendoza family’s Habitat home at 9 a.m. Saturday at 1612 E. 15th St.

LHS, KU grad leaves Kansas Chamber post

By Mark Fagan

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A6

Amy Blankenbiller, who had been the Kansas Chamber’s president and CEO since July 2007, left the organization last week to pursue other business opportunities, the chamber said in a statement.

Water line work forces detour on Connecticut Street for second day

By Chad Lawhorn

11:01 a.m., January 15, 2010 Updated 01:59 p.m.

The 1100 block of Connecticut Street has been reopened.

Group of Kansans plan Topeka rally over what they say are violations of state sovereignty

Associated Press

January 15, 2010

Kansans who believe the federal government is grabbing too much power away from the states want their legislators to lodge an official protest.

Analysis: Obama heeding lessons of Katrina

Ben Feller - Associated Press Writer

January 15, 2010

This is what President Barack Obama wants people to think about the U.S. reaction to the catastrophe in Haiti: “swift, coordinated and aggressive.” He promised that stellar response in his first comments about the earthquake on Wednesday, then repeated it twice on Thursday.

Kansas couple loses medical clinic in Haiti

By Lee Hill Kavanaugh - The Kansas City Star

January 15, 2010

The great roar sounded like the end of the world. Kansas couple loses medical clinic in Haiti At first Jim and Sandy Wilkins thought the shaking was coming from the generator for their second-floor apartment in Gressier, Haiti. Then ceiling tiles began to drop and the floor cracked apart. They leaped to safety through a hole that had opened in the wall.

Kansas gets federal dollars to improve health record management

Associated Press

January 15, 2010

Kansas has received $1.7 million in federal stimulus funds to plan improvements in its handling of electronic health records.

What to do in Larry tonight, Friday edition

lawrence.com homies

January 15, 2010

Eskmo, American Low Life EP release party, Euforquestra, The CoppeliaProject at the Arts Center, Werner Herzog’s new film “The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call - New Orleans” and more…

Kansas Department of Revenue looking for permission to charge those who file paper returns

Associated Press

January 15, 2010

The state Department of Revenue is asking state lawmakers to allow it to charge Kansans fees for filing tax returns on paper.

Kansas must find chemistry

By Bill Mayer

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B1

The Kansas basketball team had an iffy 14-0 start, looked all-world at Temple, and floundered in a two-game funk with Cornell and Tennessee. Maybe the Nebraska victory is that mid-course correction many great KU teams have needed.

Aldrich, Jayhawks start classes on short rest

By Gary Bedore

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B1

Cole Aldrich, who hopped off Kansas University’s charter bus with the rest of his teammates at 2:40 a.m. Thursday, headed to class just a few hours later.

‘Home-rescue’ plans growing in popularity

By David W. Myers

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B7

The U.S. government’s two main programs aimed at helping financially troubled homeowners are the “Home Affordable Refinance Program” and the “Home Affordable Modification Program.” Most lenders refer to them as “HARP” and “HAMP.”

Arenas charged with felony

Associated Press

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B2

Gilbert Arenas has a court date and an apparent plea deal is in place, signaling a possible quick resolution to at least one side of a guns-in-the-locker-room confrontation that stained the NBA and jeopardized the career of the three-time All-Star.

Arizona may shut down state parks

Associated Press

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A2

Arizona is on the verge of permanently closing more than half of its state parks to ease its budget woes — the most drastic such proposal in the nation and one that could mean shutting down some iconic Old West locations.

Bad ordinance

By Curran Douglass - Lawrence

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A7

To the editor: I believe the city of Lawrence should rescind its snow-shoveling ordinance. Here are the reasons why.

Net Worth: Manners often lacking on social networking hub

By Jon Niccum

January 15, 2010 in print edition on C1

I’ve been known to go on tirades about the plummeting lack of manners and etiquette at movie theaters. I’ve even been on the aggressive end of sending a patron’s phone flying toward the exit after a cellular conversation went on too long during the climax of an adventure pic. So you texters beware … But today my diatribe takes aim at my favorite social networking site.

Effects-heavy approach overwhelms ‘Lovely Bones’

By Roger Moore - The Orlando Sentinel

January 15, 2010 in print edition on C2

It won’t surprise you that to New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson, heaven, or at least a lovely version of purgatory, looks an awful lot like the forests and valleys of New Zealand…

Aid snarled; up to 50K feared dead

By Jonathan M. Katz and Tamara Lush - Associated Press Writers

January 15, 2010 in print edition on C3

Doctors and search dogs, troops and rescue teams flew to this devastated land of dazed, dead and dying people Thursday, finding bottlenecks everywhere, beginning at a main airport short on jet fuel and ramp space and without a control tower.

Frank keys second-place finish for FSHS swimming

By Dugan Arnett

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B1

In nearly every aspect, Free State High swimmer Nolan Frank’s affiliation with Washburn Rural counterpart Grant Rogers has all the makings of a textbook high school swimming rivalry.

Will ‘Law’ benefit from Leno leaving?

By Kevin McDonough

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B6

You can’t say “Law & Order” (7 p.m., NBC) is afraid of making enemies.

People in the news

Associated Press

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B6

People in the news for January 15, 2010.

Horoscope for January 15, 2010

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B6

This year, many find you appealing. In some way, shape or form, you could be overwhelmed by all the attention. Enjoy, but still stay true to your ideals. Someone you meet this year, especially if you are single, might not be all he or she projects. Get to know people well before deciding you know who they are. If you are attached, the two of you benefit from weekends and periods together away from your daily lives. Aquarius helps you make money.

Year after Hudson River jet landing, fear remains

By Samantha Gross - Associated Press Writer

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A6

Months after the crash, Doreen Welsh had a panic attack when she inhaled a little water in the shower.

Many parents throw trinkets in trash after cadmium warning

By Jocelyn Noveck - Associated Press Writer

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A2

Kathy Sanders waited until her 4-year-old daughter, Emma, was distracted with a video game Thursday. Then she made her move.

Obama proposes tax on largest financial firms

By Jim Puzzanghera - Tribune Washington Bureau

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A2

Vowing to recover “every single dime the American people are owed,” President Barack Obama on Thursday proposed a new tax on the nation’s largest financial institutions to recover projected losses from the government’s bailouts.

White House criticizes evangelist’s remark

Associated Press

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A2

A White House spokesman on Thursday slammed evangelist broadcaster Pat Robertson’s remark that Haiti has been cursed.

Predicting ‘end of time’ takes an optimistic turn

Associated Press

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A2

Man is the only creature that knows it’s going to die, and atomic scientists are the only professionals who measure the amount of time before man annihilates himself.

Officers may be punished for rampage

Associated Press

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A2

A Pentagon inquiry into the case of the alleged Fort Hood shooter could lead to punishment of up to eight Army officers, a U.S. official said late Thursday.

Tentative deal marks health care progress

Associated Press

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A2

In a major breakthrough, union leaders bowed Thursday to White House demands for a new tax on high-cost insurance plans as part of landmark health care legislation taking final shape in intensive negotiations.

Recreation Calendar

Staff reports

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B4

Local sports and community activities for January 15, 2010.

Irish introduce Warinner

J-W Staff Reports

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B3

Former Kansas University offensive coordinator Ed Warinner was officially introduced as the Notre Dame offensive line coach this week, nearly a month after new KU coach Turner Gill elected not to retain the fifth-year Jayhawks assistant.

Steroids issue raises more questions

By Jim Litke - Associated Press Sports Columnist

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B2

The most important mystery of the Steroid Era was never who, but how many. In order to gauge how legit the baseball we saw the last 20 years was, not to mention the next 20, knowing the number of users is much more useful than the names.

State prosecutor seeks to quash subpoena

Associated Press

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B8

A Kansas prosecutor who tried a case against a slain Kansas abortion provider is trying to throw out a subpoena by attorneys for the man who has confessed to killing the doctor.

December retail sales take puzzling dip

By Anne D’Innocenzio and Christopher S. Rugaber - Associated Press Writers

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B7

Early reports from stores on the holiday shopping season looked good. But it turns out retail sales actually fell in December, leaving economists scratching their heads about the state of the recovery.

Downtown Lawrence Inc. adds to its board

Staff reports

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B7

Members of Downtown Lawrence Inc. have elected two new board members. New board members are Jim Bateman, of the Yarn Barn, and Mark Swanson, of Hobbs Inc. and Spectator’s.

Stephens Realtor earns designation

Staff reports

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B7

Nancy Fleshman with Stephens Real Estate Inc. has earned the Senior Real Estate Specialist Designation with the National Association of Realtors.

Great neighbors

By John and Carrie Taber - Lawrence

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A7

To the editor: We were one of the unfortunate households to suffer a water pipe rupture during the recent frigid temperatures.

Our school

By Charles Gruber - Lawrence

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A7

To the editor: I echo Karl Ramberg’s ideal that we are our schools.

Their loss

By Jeanette Wisdom - Lawrence

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A7

To the editor: A puppy is abandoned and taken to the humane society; happens all the time. But this puppy was different.

Obama simply too far left for America

By Charles Krauthammer - Washington Post Writers Group

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A7

What went wrong? A year ago, he was king of the world. Now President Obama’s approval rating, according to CBS, has dropped to 46 percent — and his disapproval rating is the highest ever recorded by Gallup at the beginning of an (elected) president’s second year.

Retiree boom

J-W Editorials

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A7

Attracting retirees may be a profitable new industry for Lawrence, but it’s only one piece of the economic development puzzle.

Military spouse in running for honor

Navy officer nominated his wife, a doctoral student at KU

By George Diepenbrock

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A4

It started as a passing thought between Lawrence resident Charity M. Lander and her husband, Lt. Geoffrey Lander, a Navy training officer stationed in Norfolk, Va.

Woman released from hospital after turnpike accident

Staff reports

January 15, 2010

A 23-year-old Kansas City, Mo., woman was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Wednesday after a single-vehicle accident.

2 prison escapees caught in Mississippi

Staff reports

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A4

Two men who escaped from a minimum-security Kansas prison on Thanksgiving have been captured in Mississippi.

Kansas Land Trust welcomes easements

Staff reports

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A4

A 49-acre patch of native and replanted prairie overlooking Clinton Lake is designated to remain native and replanted prairie, under a conservation easement recently donated to the Kansas Land Trust.

Oskaloosa woman reports vehicle damage, theft of GPS

Staff reports

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A4

A 25-year-old Oskaloosa woman reported Wednesday burglary and theft from a vehicle in the 900 block of Iowa Street.

U.S. 56 study foresees more lanes

By Mark Fagan

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A3

New lanes, reconfigured intersections and even access restrictions are envisioned along a 22-mile stretch of U.S. 56 Highway in Douglas and Johnson counties. Someday.

HR chapter names board of directors

Staff reports

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B7

The Jayhawk Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management announces its board of directors for 2010.

Tax increase needed, county legislators say

Lawmakers oppose governor’s proposal to raise state sales tax

By Scott Rothschild

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A1

Douglas County legislators on Thursday said more state budget cuts will devastate essential services, and that taxes need to be raised.

Splendid sweep

Lawrence boys, girls take victories at home bowling quad

By Matt Tait

January 15, 2010 in print edition on B1

When they heard last week that their regularly scheduled season opener was postponed because of cold weather, the Lawrence High bowlers spent about 15 minutes being disappointed and the rest of the week preparing for their next season opener. That showed Thursday, when the Lions dusted the competition at their home quad at Royal Crest Lanes.

Hollywood Hawks: Casting directors help foster link between Kansas and entertainment industry

By Jon Niccum

January 15, 2010 in print edition on C1

Maria Skeels is hungry, and she’s surrounded by food. But she’s not allowed to touch any of it. The Leavenworth native is one of the casting directors for the upcoming Fox series “MasterChef” …

40 years ago: Auto plaza plan approved

Staff reports

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A7

After five owners of a quarter-section of land brought in a general development proposal, the City Commission tentatively moved to approve an auto plaza along U.S. 59, south and west of Lawrence.

100 years ago: Heavy ice ruins takes out bridge

Staff reports

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A7

From the Lawrence Daily World for Jan. 15, 1910: “Early this morning the ice gorge on the Kaw River took down three spans of the bridge at Lecompton with a huge crash.”

Pump patrol

Staff reports

January 15, 2010 in print edition on A3

The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.49 at several stations.