Archive for Friday, March 5, 2010 / LJWorld.com

Advertisement

Also from March 5

Audio clips

Births

Blog entries

Obituaries

On the street

Do you think it is sexist to have awards for best actor and actress instead of one for best performance?

Photos

Weeks before the Quinceañera, Alia Eryn Zilliox tries on her dress in Topeka

Terri Wilson, Lawrence, married Alan Johnson during the first St Patrick’s Day parade in 1988

Vicki Penner, Warm Hearts/Black Hills Cares, left, receives a check for $1,152 from Lawrence Welcome Club President Carole Milton on Nov. 18 at Alvamar Country Club. The money was raised at the club’s Charity Tea in October

Lawrence Welcome Club President Carole Milton, left, presents Sarah Terwelp of Women’s Transitional Care Services a check for $2,013 raised at the club’s Charity Tea in October. The Nov. 18 presentation was at Alvamar Country Club

Students in the Friendship Forest morning class at Kids First Preschool sing “Feliz Navidad” at the annual Christmas Sing-A-Long Dec. 13 at the First United Methodist Church Celebration Center

Kids First Preschool and Discovery Days staff from the First United Methodist Church enjoyed a Christmas luncheon Dec. 10 at Alvamar Country Club

Dennis and Ethel Stevens

Beth Sheely and Josh Reynolds

Tyler Phillips and Marla Metsker

Lucy Campbell and Nathan Pelsma

Free State's Ashli Hill (33) leads her team in celebration while hoisting the 2010 Sub-State trophy on Friday, March 5, 2010, at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School

Free State's Chantay Caron and Amarra Lee hug on the court after the Firebirds defeated SM West on Friday, March 5, 2010, at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School

Free State's Kennedy Kirkpatrick (22) lets go of a three-pointer during the fourth quarter of the game against SM West on Friday, March 5, 2010, at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School

Free State's cheering section, many of whom are members of the boys' basketball team, cheer the Firebird girls on during the second half of the game on Friday, March 5, 2010, at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School

Free State's Ashli Hill (33) takes a shot over SM West's Lizzy Jeronimus (24) during the second half of the game on Friday, March 5, 2010, at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School

Free State's Chantay Caron (23) battles SM West's Brooke Katterhenry (32) and Jenn Stanley (23) during the second half of the game on Friday, March 5, 2010, at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School

View all of this day's photos (35)

Photo galleries

The day in photos, March 5, 2010

Free State boys vs. SM West

LHS boys vs. SM Northwest

Polls

How many of the Best Picture Oscar nominees — "Avatar," "The Blind Side," District 9," "An Education," "The Hurt Locker," "Inglourious Basterds," "Precious," "A Serious Man," "Up" and "Up in the Air" — have you seen?

Poll results

Response	Percent
0		28%
1		20%
2		17%
3		13%
4		8%
5		5%
6		1%
7		1%
10		1%
8		0%
9		0%
Total	2465

Videos

Lead stories

12:00 a.m.

Lost in the Cosmos: Lawrence rock-fusion act finesses the art of ‘Mental Hygiene’: By Richard Gintowt; March 4, 2010 in print edition on 6A; Lawrence drummer Luke Stone made it a custom to pick up two Britney Spears stickers from a vending machine every week. He put them on his practice pad at home, inspiring him to practice his rudiments…

Audio: Tommy Dimmel shares his theory on how Cosmopolitics are pushing the evolutionary envelope

6:00 a.m.

Matthew Jaeger sentenced to nearly 9 years in prison: By Janet Reid; 5:26 p.m., March 4, 2010 Updated 8:50 p.m. in print edition on 1A; Matthew Jaeger, the former Kansas University student who was convicted of brutally assaulting his ex-girlfriend, was sentenced to 59 months, 41 months and 6 months in prison for three crimes that he was convicted of in August of 2009.

Video: Jaeger sentenced to nearly nine years
Special coverage: Matthew Jaeger: Guilty Verdict

10:00 a.m.

Lawrence visitor spending in 2009 down 14 percent: By Chad Lawhorn; March 4, 2010 in print edition on 1A; Lawrence’s tourism industry took a tumble right along with the national economy.

Video: Lawrence tourism taking a hit

2:00 p.m.

Local woman to display ‘eco-art’ accessories at Saturday’s art and craft show: By Shaun Hittle; March 4, 2010 in print edition on 3A; Loni Hosking turns everything from old tires and license plates into jewelry.

6:00 p.m.

Oscar night: Academy Awards offer Lawrence movie fans an excuse to stage year’s most anticipated party: By Jon Niccum; March 5, 2010 in print edition on 1C; For some, watching the Super Bowl or the Olympics or even the presidential election pales in comparison. That’s because the Academy Awards are still the ultimate touchstone for drama and glamour, sentiment and lunacy…

All stories

Parkinson’s budget cuts mean halt to $86 million in state road projects: By Mark Fagan; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A4; As Gov. Mark Parkinson uses money from the state highway fund to help fill an expanding financial pothole in the state’s operating budget, the Kansas Department of Transportation is hitting the brakes on $86 million in maintenance projects.
Baldwin City woman flown to KU Hospital after train struck her vehicle: By Jeff Myrick; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B2; A Baldwin City woman was flown by helicopter ambulance after her vehicle was struck by a train around noon Friday near LeLoup in northeastern Franklin County.
KU students looking to change city rule requiring food carts downtown to close by 9 p.m.: Pair wants to serve until 2:30 a.m., in more places; By Chad Lawhorn; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B1; A pair of Kansas University students have begun to lobby the city to change its street vendor regulations to allow downtown food carts to operate into the early-morning hours.
Regents hire Andy Tompkins as regents president and chief executive officer: By Scott Rothschild; 02:29 p.m., March 5, 2010 Updated 02:29 p.m. in print edition on A1; Tompkins will replace Reginald Robinson who is leaving to take a job at Washburn University.
Parkinson says he has no timeline for naming new Secretary of State: Associated Press; March 5, 2010; Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson says he still has no timetable for naming a new secretary of state.
Alcohol, drug violations mark 10-year high, nonviolent crimes mark 10-year low at KU: By Jesse Fray; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B1; Alcohol and drug violations at Kansas University marked a 10-year high last year, according to crime data released by the university on Friday.
Aldrich says NBA not a done deal yet: KU junior still pondering future; By Gary Bedore; 11:50 a.m., March 5, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on C6; Cole Aldrich heard the fans’ chants of “One More Year” at the end of Wednesday’s Senior Day victory over Kansas State.
Parkinson announces budget changes, slams Legislature’s tax breaks; Senate president advances tax increase plan: Parkinson criticizes lawmakers for past ‘tax-cutting binge’; By Scott Rothschild; 11:05 a.m., March 5, 2010 Updated 03:54 p.m. in print edition on A1; Gov. Mark Parkinson on Friday announced $85 million in budget adjustments and then sharply criticized the Legislature for going on a 20-year “tax-cutting binge” that has helped the wealthy and hurt average Kansans.
Kansas House to take up debate on Senate’s resolution concerning states’ rights: Associated Press; March 5, 2010; The Kansas House will consider a states’ rights resolution criticizing the federal government for being too intrusive.
Statehouse Live: Regents discuss replacing Robinson, who is leaving for another job: By Scott Rothschild; 09:39 a.m., March 5, 2010 Updated 09:39 a.m.; Regents members said they will need someone with strong communication skills, an understanding of Kansas higher education and national issues, and the ability to withstand political pressures.
Kansas City International airport to test full body scanners at security checkpoints: Associated Press; 09:27 a.m., March 5, 2010 Updated 10:40 a.m.; The Transportation Security Administration is spreading airport body-scanner technology across the country.
Legislature set to consider bill to protect right to vote for mentally ill: Associated Press; March 5, 2010; A Kansas House committee is considering a proposed change in the state constitution to protect the voting rights of the mentally ill.
Former deputy AG challenges member of panel set to hear ethics complain against him: Associated Press; March 5, 2010; A former deputy Kansas attorney general wants to remove a member of the panel hearing an ethics complaint against him.
Idea of cutting teacher pay to help budget has little traction: By George Diepenbrock; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A1; Lawrence school board members plan to at least ask about the willingness for teachers to take pay cuts for next year’s contract.
KU baseball adds two games: J-W Staff Reports; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B3; The Kansas baseball team announced Thursday that it will add a pair of home games to make up for contests lost due to inclement weather.
4 KU women honored: J-W Staff Reports; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B3; Kansas University seniors Danielle McCray, Porscha Weddington and Kelly Kohn were all selected to the first team Academic All-Big 12 team on Thursday, while redshirt freshman Angel Goodrich earned second-team honors.
What Keegan Says: By Tom Keegan; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B3; The Lakers have Jack Nicholson. Kentucky basketball has Ashley Judd. The Red Sox have Stephen King. And now, finally, after all these years of basketball dominance, Kansas University has a celebrity fan.
FSHS boys 3rd; LHS 5th at state bowling: J-W Staff Reports; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B3; The Free State High boys bowling team took third place, while Lawrence High placed fifth on Thursday in the Class 6A state tournament at North Rock Lanes.
Just win, baby: It wasn’t pretty, but FSHS edges SM West: By Chuck Woodling; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B1; Free State 29, Shawnee Mission West 27. That’s not the halftime score. And it’s not a typographical error.
Obama show doesn’t improve plan: By Charles Krauthammer - Washington Post Writers Group; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A7; So the yearlong production, set to close after Massachusetts’ devastatingly negative Jan. 19 review, saw the curtain raised one last time. Obamacare lives.
‘Alice in Wonderland’ suffers an identity crisis: By Colin Covert - Star Tribune (Minneapolis); March 5, 2010 in print edition on C2; Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” is a fairytale about a little girl trying to find her way in a world populated by grotesque, illogical, childish adults. Tim Burton’s film imposes a second identity crisis on the tale, that of a director uncertain of how to proceed…
Oscar night: Academy Awards offer Lawrence movie fans an excuse to stage year’s most anticipated party: By Jon Niccum; March 5, 2010 in print edition on C1; For some, watching the Super Bowl or the Olympics or even the presidential election pales in comparison. That’s because the Academy Awards are still the ultimate touchstone for drama and glamour, sentiment and lunacy…
Net Worth: Web goodies divulged during spring cleaning: By Jon Niccum; March 5, 2010 in print edition on C1; Although spring doesn’t officially start for a few more weeks, I’ve decided to utilize this week’s Net Worth to take care of some spring cleaning.
Sarah Jessica’s roots are showing: By Kevin McDonough; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B6; “Imitation is the sincerest form of television.” So quipped radio legend Fred Allen more than 50 years ago, and his words remain truer than ever.
The Oscar nominees are … getting little box-office bump: By Ryan Nakashima - Associated Press Writer; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B6; Spread 10 ways, the phrase “nominated for best picture” hasn’t had much of a box office effect.
Obama presses for health care support: By Alan Fram - Associated Press Writer; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A6; Support from his own party in doubt, President Barack Obama summoned more than a dozen House Democrats to the White House on Thursday, pleading with them to put aside their qualms, seize a historic moment and vote for his massive health care overhaul.
Family survives 2 big quakes in 2 months: By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press Writer; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A2; The Desarmes family left their native Haiti two weeks after the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake, joining the eldest son in Chile for what seemed a refuge from the fear and chaos of Port-au-Prince.
KU student reports property stolen: Staff reports; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A4; A 22-year-old Kansas University student reported Wednesday the burglary and theft of property from the 400 block of West 14th Street.
Lions doomed by second-quarter troubles: By Dugan Arnett; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B1; It was a Murphy’s Law-type season for the Lawrence High boys basketball team this winter: Just about anytime the Lions needed a break —a basket here, a defensive stop there — it usually went the other way.
Don’t bet against Kansas: By Bill Mayer; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B1; Talk about assets — this Kansas basketball team is loaded with them as it begins a realistic quest for another NCAA title.
Law simplifies access to free credit reports: By Michelle Singletary; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B7; Beginning April 1, when you go online to view your federally mandated free annual credit reports, you’ll get exactly what you came for. Hopefully.
Retail sales post heartening gains: By Anne D’Innocenzio - Associated Press Writer; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B7; Shoppers returned to the nation’s malls last month, buying a surprising amount of spring clothing and other items and helping stores post the strongest retail sales since November 2007, a month before the recession began.
Processed food ingredient recalled: Associated Press; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B7; A flavoring ingredient used in hundreds of processed foods contains salmonella and is being recalled.
Boeing plans to bid for Air Force tanker pact: Associated Press; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B7; Defense contractor Boeing Co. said Thursday that it will bid for the Air Force’s troubled $35 billion refueling plane contract, leaving rival Northrop Grumman Corp. to decide whether it will make its own attempt to build the long-delayed jets.
Pending home sales drop 7.6% in January: Associated Press; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B7; The number of buyers who agreed to purchase a home fell sharply in January, a sign that demand for housing is sinking.
People in the news: Associated Press; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B6; People in the news for March 5, 2010.
Horoscope for March 5, 2010: March 5, 2010 in print edition on B6; Encourage yourself this year to look past the obvious. Seek out experts when need be. Try to clear your mind and open up to new thought processes. You draw many people to you. If you are single, there is no reason to remain so, as a very desirable suitor comes forward. If you are attached, the two of you mesh well, especially if you opt to take up a different hobby together. Scorpio sees right through you.
Gunman dies in D.C. shooting: By Christine Simmons and Eileen Sullivan - Associated Press Writers; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A2; A gunman coolly drew a weapon from his pocket and opened fire at a security checkpoint into the Pentagon on Thursday in a point-blank attack that wounded two police officers before the suspect was fatally shot.
Gene test claims to show what diet works: Associated Press; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A2; Diet not working? Blame your genes. That’s the pitch behind a new test that claims to show whether people will do better on a low-fat or a low-carb weight loss plan.
63 die, dozens injured in temple stampede: Associated Press; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A2; A stampede among thousands of poor villagers scrambling for free food and clothes at a commemorative event killed 63 people at a Hindu temple in northern India and injured dozens of others.
Levin is acting chair of Ways and Means panel: Associated Press; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A2; Rep. Sander Levin of Michigan took over as chairman of the powerful tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee Thursday after Democrats decided they wanted a consensus builder rather than a firebrand going into the midterm elections.
Black leaders: Paterson should stay in office: Associated Press; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A2; Influential black leaders in New York City said Thursday night that they believe Gov. David Paterson should stay in office amid allegations he and his staff interfered in a domestic violence case involving a top governor’s aide.
Rowdy protests target cuts at campuses: Associated Press; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A2; Students staged raucous rallies to protest education funding cuts on college campuses nationwide Thursday, but some demonstrations got out of hand as protesters threw punches and ice chunks in Wisconsin and shut down a major freeway in California during rush-hour traffic.
House passes tax breaks for new hires: Associated Press; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A2; Despite doubts among many lawmakers that it will create many jobs, the House on Thursday passed legislation giving companies that hire the jobless a temporary payroll tax break.
Baylor’s Griner suspended: Associated Press; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B2; Brittney Griner, the dunking freshman sensation for the No. 14-ranked Baylor women’s basketball team, has been suspended for two games after throwing a punch that broke an opposing player’s nose in a Big 12 game.
Harden effective for Texas against Royals: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B2; This is a pitcher-catcher partnership that Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Rich Harden could like.
FSHS in finals of Quest competition: March 5, 2010 in print edition on B8; Free State High School has advanced to the finals of the academic Quest competition, a contest between high school teams testing knowledge on topics such as art, literature, history, math and science.
‘Godly Heritage’ event set for Saturday: Staff reports; March 5, 2010 in print edition on B8; A meeting focusing on “God in the History of the United States” is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the theater of Perry-Lecompton High School. Admission is free.
Reform peril: By David Reynolds - Lawrence; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A7; We need health care reform, not a health care revolution.
Stereotyping: By Joann Clouse - Lawrence; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A7; Even though I am inclined to somewhat agree with Mr. Coleman regarding the casual approach some people have to current events (Public Forum, March 3), I was taken aback as to the stereotyping of the employee.
Looking forward to spring, baseball: By Garrison Keillor; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A7; We have a good guy in the White House, a smart man of judicious temperament and profound ideals, a man with a sweet private life, a man of dignity and good humor, whose enemies, waving their hairy arms and legs, woofing, yelling absurdities, only make him look taller. Washington, being a company town, feasts on gossip, but I think the Democratic Party, skittish as it is, full of happy blather, somehow has brought forth a champion. This should please anyone who loves this country, and as for the others, let them chew on carpets and get what nourishment they can. End of sermonette.
Good denial: The Smithsonian Institution should be commended for refusing to accept O.J. Simpson wearing apparel for its collection.; J-W editorials; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A7; In this age of so many shameless efforts to make something or somebody appear more important than they really are, the Smithsonian Institution has reminded us that common sense and decency can still prevail.
Provost candidate discusses goals: By Andy Hyland; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A4; The third candidate for Kansas University’s provost position stressed academic quality, a diverse environment and collaboration as personal values.
Pump patrol: Staff reports; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.52 at several stations.
KU Cancer Center receives $1M donation: By Andy Hyland; March 5, 2010 in print edition on A3; Kansas University’s ongoing quest for National Cancer Institute designation has received a $1 million boost from a Kansas City engineering, architecture and consulting firm.

Marketplace

Today's lunch specials

Johnny's Tavern $1.00 Tacos

Jayhawker Taco Tuesday Special · Featuring a different flavor each week! Always priced ...

Henry T's Bar & Grill $6.49 Buffalo Day-Buffalo Crispy Chicken Nacho

Genovese $7.95 Express Lunch Salads with Grilled Chicken ·

El Mezcal II $4.25 Speedy Gonzales-Taco and Enchilada · with rice or beans.

Bigg's Barbeque $6.00 Tuesday Lunch Specials · Slab-O-Palooza! $10.99 St. Louis Ribs All Day. (Dine ...

Bird Dog Bar 1/2 Price Burgers

Wayne & Larry's Sports Bar & Grill $4.99 Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich · with fries. Or, Turkey Melt Sandwich with fries.

Queen Lizzy's $3.00 Cheese and Branston Pickle Loaded Baguette · with chips or salad. $6.50 Served between 11:30am ...

La Parrilla $1.00 Lunch Special · Ground Beef Tacos

Longhorn Steakhouse NEW! Flavorful Under 500 Calories Steakhouse Meals · Choose from 5 dishes of chicken, beef, or ...

Yacht Club $6.99 Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Zen Zero $5.99 Daily Lunch Special · Chef's Choice

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que $7.49 Lunch Size Salads · Smaller versions of our entrée salads, served with ...

U.S. military sees new appreciation May 28, 2012 · 18 comments
Remove politics, and redistricting map falls in line May 27, 2012 · 35 comments
National group seeks repeal of 'Stand Your Ground' law in Kansas May 27, 2012 · 129 comments
Tax gamble May 26, 2012 · 77 comments
On the street: How did you spend your Memorial Day? May 28, 2012 · 15 comments
Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012 · 249 comments
Kansas extends major development tool for 5 years May 28, 2012 · 13 comments
Sound Off: How much does the city’s transit system collect in fares compared with how much it costs May 27, 2012 · 127 comments
God, marriage May 25, 2012 · 192 comments
Critics may bolster Roberts’ resolve May 29, 2012 · 13 comments

Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career June 28, 2009
Kansas tax act most regressive in nation May 27, 2012
KU’s Elijah Johnson cautious at camp May 29, 2012
Friends mourn Lynn Bretz, former voice of KU May 28, 2012
Hilltop executive director Pat Pisani stepping down May 28, 2012
Kansas football scouring country May 29, 2012
Experts: Remedial college classes need fixing May 28, 2012
Famed author takes on Kansas October 7, 2005
Retreat offered for writers May 28, 2012
Town Talk: UPDATE: Thellman files for re-election to county commission; News of salvage yards, curbside recycling and a pig May 25, 2012