Also from November 24

Audio clips

• Genuine Imitation: "Jumper"
• Genuine Imitation: "Your Love Is Dynamite"

Births

• Todd and Kara Cunningham, Baldwin City, a girl.
• Jill and Ryan Domnick, Lawrence, a girl.
• Rob and Jessica Romesburg, Topeka, a boy.
• Monica Ruis, Oskaloosa, a boy.
• Brock and Pamela Brown, Lawrence, a boy.
• Cory Evers and Maria Richards, Lawrence, a girl.
• Karen and Jon Cross, Lawrence, a boy.

Blog entries

• Heard on the Hill: How the center of the KU campus has moved over 140-plus years
• First Bell: Early results from speech and debate nationals
• Tale of the Tait: FINAL: Red alums top Blue current players, 66-61, at Bill Self basketball camp
• The Lasso: Beer, rock n’ roll, alpacas and more
• Heard on the Hill: Student residents forced out of KU apartment building because of drought-related damage
• Town Talk: City to consider using gated, pay-as-you-leave system for new downtown parking garage
• Eat Your Vegetables: Cooking away the CSA, week 10: The best flourless peanut butter cookies

Obituaries

• Marjorie M. Mages, Eudora
• Kathryne Andrews Larrick, Wellsville
• F. Russell Frink, Lawrence
• Raymond Francis Kurtz, Eudora
• Jerald T. Humphrey, Lawrence
• William ‘Bill’ Foreman, Beloit
• Mary Hastings Michener, Lawrence

On the street

• When do you usually start your holiday shopping?

Photos

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Photo galleries

Polls

Have you started your holiday gift shopping yet?

Poll results

Response	Percent
I’ve purchased a few things		51%
I usually wait until the last minute		29%
Started? I’m already done!		19%
Total	511

Do you think KU will beat MU in this year's Border War at Arrowhead?

Poll results

Response	Percent
No, KU is going to lose		75%
Maybe, but it will be close		12%
Yes, the Jayhawks always show up for the Border War		11%
Total	853

What time do you traditionally eat your Thanksgiving meal?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Mid or late afternoon		54%
About lunchtime		35%
During dinner hours		9%
Total	512

Videos

• Excess oil and grease can damage your drain and garbage …
• Zachary Harrison, 23, Cabot, Arkansas, made his first appearance in …
• Solar panels were installed on the Douglas County Extension Service’s …
• Temperatures will tumble with overnight lows in the teens with …
• Kim Banning-Bohmann, of Lawrence, talks about how scleroderma, known as …

All stories

Group of KU students unable to make it home for the Thanksgiving holiday

By Andy Hyland

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A1

As thousands of Jayhawks migrate home for the Thanksgiving holiday to spend some quality time with family, turkey and sweet potatoes, they leave behind a scattered few who have other plans for the three-day break from classes.

Lawsuit filed over issues on property for new homeless shelter in Lawrence

By Chad Lawhorn

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A5

Leaders with the Lawrence Community Shelter have filed a lawsuit in Douglas County District Court seeking to remove any questions about whether the homeless shelter can move to an eastern Lawrence warehouse.

Residents share reasons for gratitude

By Christine Metz

November 24, 2010

Over the past several days, the Lawrence Journal-World has been asking its readers and social media followers to share online what they were thankful for this year. In the midst of a recession, Lawrence is still a place of plenty. There were family and friends, jobs, good food and, of course, Kansas University sports.

Style Scout: Katy Clagett

By Caitlin Donnelly

November 24, 2010

I love black. Everyone looks good in black.

Style Scout: C.J. Calhoun

By Caitlin Donnelly

November 24, 2010

My only tattoo depicts the Deathly Hallows symbol from Harry Potter

Kansas Rep. Forrest Knox plans to push bill to allow concealed carry of guns in public buildings

By Scott Rothschild

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A1

A legislator is re-loading his bill that would allow concealed carry of guns in public buildings, including those at Kansas University.

Got leftovers? Here are a few handy ideas for your post-holiday situation

Recipes perfect for those who still have guests, too many mashed potatoes or a hankering for more pie

November 24, 2010

Sometimes, thanksgiving leftovers can be more daunting then the holiday itself.

Dole Institute cancels program on S. Korea

November 24, 2010

Because of developments between North and South Korea this week, the Dole Institute has canceled its program Two Ambassadors: Kathleen Stephens & Dr. Han Duk-soo, which was scheduled for Monday evening.

Lenexa woman injured in western Lawrence crash

By George Diepenbrock

November 24, 2010

An 18-year-old Lenexa woman was injured after an early morning rollover crash Wednesday in far western Lawrence.

Tonganoxie family thankful for life, loved ones after open heart surgeries

By Elvyn Jones

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A1

There will be candy bowls in the homes of Tonganoxie sisters Tammy Kissinger and Terylan Walker this holiday season, but they won’t be filled with red licorice.

Region expected to be cold but mainly dry for Thanksgiving motorists, with a few exceptions

By Chad Lawhorn

November 24, 2010

Motorists generally aren’t expected to have to deal with icy roads this Thanksgiving, except for those traveling to southern Missouri.

23-year-old Arkansas man faces involuntary manslaughter, other charges in connection with fatal accident on U.S. 24-59

By George Diepenbrock

10:36 a.m., November 24, 2010 Updated 05:56 p.m. in print edition on A1

Douglas County Sheriff’s officers Wednesday identified the 21-year-old man who died in a Tuesday crash north of Lawrence as Cameron Freeman of Lincoln, Neb.

Kansas’ abduction response team certified by U.S. Department of Justice

Associated Press

November 24, 2010

Kansas Attorney General Steve Six says the U.S. Department of Justice has ceritified the state’s child abduction response team.

House, antique store damaged in fire on U.S. Highway 40 near Shawnee County line

By George Diepenbrock

09:24 a.m., November 24, 2010 Updated 12:57 p.m.

American Red Cross and fire officials say a house and an antique store in Big Springs in western Douglas County were badly damaged in a fire Wednesday morning.

Fugitive Texas priest, who was captured in Lawrence, charged with hiring hitman to kill teen who accused him of sexual abuse

WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A5

A Roman Catholic priest has been arrested on charges that he solicited a hit man to kill a teenager who had accused him of sexual abuse.

Genuine Imitation: KU’s acappella group something to ‘Gleek’ out about

By Sarah Henning

November 24, 2010

KU’s acappella group is enjoying a new interest in the musical genre thanks to the hit show.

Shannon Oury chosen to lead Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority

By Chad Lawhorn

November 24, 2010

Leaders of the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority have chosen a local attorney as the organization’s next executive director and have asked her to look for ways to expand the agency’s reach.

Town Talk: Pine family sells ground once proposed for business park; Bowersock park to close; city’s social service funding set

By Chad Lawhorn

November 24, 2010

News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.

Amid plenty, hunger endures

Leonard Pitts Jr.

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A6

Good news. An average of 17.7 percent of all Americans were at times unable to feed themselves in the 12 months prior to September of this year. That’s according to an analysis of data from the Gallup-Healthways Index, conducted and newly released by the Food Resource and Action Center (FRAC), an advocacy group.

Gary Bedore’s KU Basketball Notebook

By Gary Bedore

November 24, 2010

The Jayhawks were to fly to Las Vegas today for the Las Vegas Invitational so Thanksgiving would not be a travel day.

Kansas State University says it has produced purple sweet potatoes

KEVIN HARDY

November 24, 2010

Some professors at Kansas State University think even your Thanksgiving fare could use a little dose of purple.

Lawrence City Commissioner Lance Johnson being sued over $1.95M bank loan

By Chad Lawhorn

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A1

Lawrence City Commissioner Lance Johnson is being sued over a $1.95 million loan that has gone bad and whether a bank should be allowed to seize some of Johnson’s assets.

U.S. economy sees growth in third quarter; unemployment still high

Jeannine Aversa, Associated Press

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A5

The economy grew a little faster over the summer than the government first thought.

Top-ranked Duke outlasts K-State at CBE Classic in Kansas City

The Associated Press

November 24, 2010 in print edition on B1

Freshman guard Kyrie Irving and senior guard Nolan Smith both had 17 points and led No. 1 Duke’s outstanding defensive effort on Kansas State’s Jacob Pullen as the Blue Devils beat the fourth-ranked Wildcats 82-68 on Tuesday night to win the O’Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic.

Children in Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence get taste of Thanksgiving tradition

By Mark Fagan

November 24, 2010

Inviting 400 elementary school-age children over for dinner may not sound all that peaceful, but Dave McKinney draws upon history to understand such an effort’s importance.

As Black Friday approaches, National Retail Federation says jewelry will be 2010 holiday shopping trend

By Christine Metz

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A1

Come Friday, women everywhere could have a reason to rejoice as shoppers trade in last year’s trend of jeans for this year’s trend of jewelry.

Baby safe after carjack attempt in Kansas City

Associated Press

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A8

Police in Kansas City say a young couple moving to Missouri from Colorado thwarted a man’s attempt to steal their car with their 6-month-old baby inside.

Vehicle reported stolen Tuesday in 700 block of Iowa Street

Staff reports

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A4

A 2008 Nissan Titan, valued at $25,000, was reported stolen just after midnight Tuesday from the 700 block of Iowa Street, according to a Lawrence police report.

Analysis: North Korea’s attack on South Korea is bid for attention

Jean H. Lee, Associated Press

November 24, 2010

A frustrated North Korea is lashing out again, this time with a deadly volley of artillery aimed at reminding rival South Korea — and the world — that it will not be ignored.

KU’s Turner Gill all fired up for Border War rivalry debut at Arrowhead Stadium

By Matt Tait

November 24, 2010 in print edition on B1

Turner Gill, ever the steady personality, opened his Tuesday news conference with a bang, showing in no uncertain terms that he understands what lies ahead as Kansas prepares to take on No. 15 Missouri at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Joe Paterno coming back to Penn State for 2011 season

The Associated Press

November 24, 2010

Joe Paterno plans to return as Penn State coach next season, ending the latest round of speculation about retirement.

Rangers’ Josh Hamilton wins AL MVP

The Associated Press

November 24, 2010

Josh Hamilton thought back to the days when his career was derailed by drugs and alcohol.

Former Jayhawk Nick Collison signs multi-year contract extension with NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder

The Associated Press

November 24, 2010

Center Nick Collison has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

No arbitration for Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Manny Ramirez

The Associated Press

November 24, 2010

Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Manny Ramirez failed to receive salary arbitration offers as one of the first deadlines of baseball’s offseason passed.

Islanders coach Perry Clark: Jayhawks ‘love to play’

By Matt Tait

November 24, 2010 in print edition on B4

When Texas A&M-Corpus Christi coach Perry Clark scouted Kansas University’s basketball team in preparation for Tuesday night’s game at Allen Fieldhouse, the veteran coach noticed one thing. “Coming in, I thought they were one of the most intelligent basketball teams that I’ve seen play,” Clark said.

Defense keys slam-dunk win, KU basketball extends Allen Fieldhouse winning streak to 63

By Tom Keegan

November 24, 2010 in print edition on B1

Count not wanting to be the recipient of a scolding from the coach and a glare from a disapproving teammate among the motivating factors for Kansas University basketball players to bring defensive intensity on every possession.

History in the making: KU home-court winning streak hits record 63

By Gary Bedore

November 24, 2010 in print edition on B1

Kansas University interim athletic director Sean Lester presented the game ball to basketball coach Bill Self in a short ceremony immediately following the Jayhawks’ 82-41 rout of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday night in Allen Fieldhouse.

Pump patrol

Staff Reports

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A4

The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.67 at several stations.

Save the date: Prince William and Kate announce wedding details

Danica Kirka, Associated Press

November 24, 2010 in print edition on C6

Pomp and circumstance — what “Britain does best” — will rule the day when Prince William and Kate Middleton get married April 29 at Westminster Abbey.

Don’t touch my junk: TSA workers face tough job

Tamara Lush and Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press

November 24, 2010 in print edition on C6

They’ve been called molesters, threatened with physical violence and ordered not to touch “my junk.” One woman headbutted a TSA officer who was searching her laptop. Other screeners report being punched, kicked and shoved during patdowns. However, security officers performing increasingly invasive searches say they want Thanksgiving travelers to know they’re just doing their jobs, and trying to save lives.

Lawrence city commission approves issuing bonds for Bowersock expansion

By Chad Lawhorn

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A2

The future of a $20 million plan to build a new hydroelectric power plant on the north bank of the Kansas River is now in the hands of big city bankers and financiers.

Selling standards: Meat labels address welfare of animals, plus consumer concerns

By Monica Eng - Chicago Tribune

November 24, 2010 in print edition on B6

Whole Foods Market harbors the same hopes for its chickens that many parents do for their kids: That they’ll get plenty of fresh air, live at home until they reach maturity and avoid gaining weight so fast that they can’t walk.

Cooking Q&A: Some additional tips for holiday meal preparation

By Susan Krumm

November 24, 2010 in print edition on B6

Some questions and answers about Thanksgiving Day meal preparation.

Not just KU

Marsha Pomes, Lawrence

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A6

A big deal. Not even mentioned in YOUR paper. The KU Youth Chorus performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the KU basketball game Friday, Nov. 19. Wouldn’t a picture of that have been nice on the front page of Saturday’s paper? Josh Selby gets front page the next day and front page of sports section on Monday. Why don’t you just ignore the rest of the city and call this paper what it really is: the KU Sports Today Journal-World?

Safe travels

Kelly Barth, Lawrence

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A6

Since it’s Thanksgiving week, I thought it only appropriate to express gratitude. I’m thankful for being alive. Monday evening, crossing Massachusetts at Seventh street when the pedestrian signal flashed, I walked into the crosswalk. A woman turning onto Massachusetts sped right toward me.

Giving thanks

Erika Dvorske, United Way of Douglas County

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A6

On behalf of health and human services in Douglas County, I would like to say thank you to the thousands of people who regularly give of their time and money to improve lives in our community.

The American dream is fading

Cal Thomas

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A6

For generations, parents have told their children about “the American dream.” Basically it has meant building a life based on the foundational principles that created and have sustained America for more than 200 years. By doing so, one might reasonably expect a new generation to achieve a better life than their parents and grandparents experienced. But what defines “better”? In modern times it has been defined as achieving greater prosperity and consuming more material goods.

Annexation approval

County commissioners should give their approval to an annexation request west of Lawrence.

J-W editorials

November 24, 2010 in print edition on A6

Next Wednesday, Douglas County commissioners are scheduled to reach a decision on approving or rejecting the annexation of a 51-acre site west of Lawrence, approximately one mile east of the Kansas Turnpike’s Lecompton interchange.

Federal judge stops Missouri sheriff from enforcing law if Phelps protest funeral

November 24, 2010

A federal judge has entered a consent judgment barring an eastern Missouri sheriff from enforcing state statutes prohibiting desecration of the flag and protests near funerals.

Settlement filed in Valley Center sign dispute

Associated Press

November 24, 2010

Valley Center has formally agreed not to prosecute a homeowner or interfere with his display of a yard sign criticizing the city.

Salina man seeks new trial in deaths of 2 men

Associated Press

November 24, 2010

A man convicted of killing two men in Salina will be allowed to present evidence of juror misconduct in his trial.

KCP&L raising electricity prices for Kansas customers

Associated Press

November 24, 2010

Rates will be climbing for Kansas City Power & Light customers in Kansas but by less than the utility had requested.

2 Hutchinson teens arrested for vandalism at Trinity Catholic High School

Associated Press

November 24, 2010

Hutchinson police say three teenagers have been arrested after a vandalism spree that caused thousands of dollars in damage at a Catholic high school.

Leavenworth man charged in fatal hit-and-run

Associated Press

November 24, 2010

A Leavenworth man is charged with involuntary manslaughter in a hit-and-run accident that left one woman dead and her husband critically injured.

Vatican: Condom use less evil than spread of HIV

Victor L. Simpson and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

November 24, 2010 in print edition on C6

In a seismic shift on one of the most profound — and profoundly contentious — Roman Catholic teachings, the Vatican said Tuesday that condoms are the lesser of two evils when used to curb the spread of AIDS, even if their use prevents a pregnancy.

Kansas farmers wrap up 2010 fall harvest

Associated Press

November 24, 2010

Kansas farmers are wrapping up this season’s harvest of row crops.

Tune in: ‘Firebreather’ makes debut on Cartoon Network

Kevin McDonough - United Feature Syndicate

November 24, 2010

Duncan is having the hardest time adjusting to a new school. Could it be because his father’s Godzilla? OK, technically, his dad is the 120-foot-tall King of the Kaiju, a race of ancient angry reptiles bent on destroying humanity. But why get picky?

Horoscope for Nov. 24

Associated Press

November 24, 2010

This year, you discover unusual success when relating to people individually. They respond as you might not have dreamt possible. A touchy area will clearly be around funds — yours and theirs. If you are single, your ability to relate closely allows a great deal of closeness. If you are attached, the two of you gain from one-on-one time. Cancer bottom-lines your issues.

100 years ago: Lawrence public library patrons reported to be checking out more books than in 1909

By Sarah St. John

November 24, 2010

“Patrons of the Lawrence public library are not only doing more reading than they did a year ago, but are doing more of what is called ‘solid’ reading. The report made by the librarians to the board of directors show that 3941 books were exchanged in the month of October.”

40 years ago: Students beginning to pay for college tuition with credit cards

By Sarah St. John

November 24, 2010

Student financial aid officials at Ohio State University and the University of Iowa were experimenting with the idea of students using credit cards to pay all or part of their tuition expenses.

25 years ago: Local grocery stores locked in price war over Thanksgiving turkeys

By Sarah St. John

November 24, 2010

A local price war on grocery-store turkeys was being waged. Dillons had fired the first shot with its “spectacular savings on Thanksgiving turkeys” at 39 cents a pound.