Also from January 3

Births

• Lijun Liu and Xuemin Tu, Lawrence, a boy.
• Amy Simpkins, Lecompton, a girl.
• George and Vera Kodaseet, Lawrence, a boy.
• Melissa Emery, Lawrence, a girl.
• Lijun Liu and Xuemin Tu, Lawrence, a boy.

Blog entries

• Tale of the Tait: What caught my eye at Wednesday’s practice: Oct. 24
• Tale of the Tait: Three & Out with Texas…
• Operation 100 News blog: October 24th Early Morning Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up

Obituaries

• June M. Boyajian, Lawrence
• Rita Anna Heinen, Horton

On the street

• Do you have any New Year’s resolutions for 2011?

Photos

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Photo galleries

Polls

Have you already broken your New Year's resolution?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Nope — still going strong!		61%
I didn’t even last a day		24%
Not yet, but it’s more difficult than I anticipated		13%
Total	201

Which was the best KU dunk against Miami?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Josh Selby’s one-handed dunk on the breakaway		38%
Elijah Johnson’s dunk after a pass off the backboard from Travis Releford		35%
Marcus Morris’ dunk and foul over a defender		24%
Other		1%
Total	839

Videos

• The University of Kansas formally introduced its new athletics director …
• Sheahon Zenger has a tough road ahead of him as …
• Two suspects were in court Monday following a chase that …
• Dry and seasonably mild weather will continue for much of …
• Kansas University introduced Sheahon Zenger as athletic director on Monday, …
• Kansas head football coach Turner Gill said he is excited …

All stories

Mizzou QB Blaine Gabbert to enter NFL Draft

Associated Press

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B8

Missouri junior quarterback Blaine Gabbert has elected to make himself available for the NFL Draft.

Kansas women bounce ’Roos

KU coach Henrickson not impressed with 56-41 victory

By Tom Keegan

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B1

Carolyn Davis contributed 27 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Kansas women to a 56-41 victory over UMKC on Monday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Former pledge’s lawsuit against KU fraternity Phi Gamma Delta claims officials should have known members were breaking rules

By George Diepenbrock

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A2

A former pledge’s lawsuit against a Kansas University fraternity claims that fraternity officials should have known members were breaking the rules before he was injured at a September party at the Phi Gamma Delta house.

Grants to fund crackdown on domestic violence incidents in Douglas County

By George Diepenbrock

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A1

Douglas County prosecutors and Lawrence police say they want to work in 2011 to reduce incidents of domestic violence.

Lawrence man pleads guilty in robbery at KU Credit Union

By George Diepenbrock

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A2

A 21-year-old Lawrence man pleaded guilty Monday to two federal charges for robbing a Lawrence credit union last July, a spokesman for U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said.

Meriden man pleads guilty to helping Jefferson County banker embezzle funds

By George Diepenbrock

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A4

A Meriden man admitted Monday that he helped a former Jefferson County bank president embezzle funds.

Lawrence man wins $636,000 in state lottery

By Shaun Hittle

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A4

The Kansas Lottery announced Monday that a 57-year-old Lawrence man won the Dec. 29 Super Kansas Cash drawing.

Kansas Gov.-elect Sam Brownback: Current welfare rules discourage marriage

Associated Press

January 3, 2011

Kansas Gov.-elect Sam Brownback wants to change rules for state social service programs that he says discourage marriage.

Ceremony scheduled for Jan. 14 to swear in new district judge

By George Diepenbrock

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A2

Douglas County’s newest judge, Barbara Kay Huff, will be sworn in during a Jan. 14 ceremony.

New KU Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger to be paid $450,000 per year for 4.5 years

Staff report

01:19 p.m., January 3, 2011 Updated 02:37 p.m.

Kansas University chose a man with deep local roots to be its next athletic director when it announced Sunday that Illinois State’s Sheahon Zenger had been hired.

Coalition to fight photo-voter ID proposal

By Scott Rothschild

January 3, 2011

The Kansas Voter Coalition said on Monday that the proposal by Kobach, a Republican who takes office Jan. 10, is “a solution to a problem whose existence cannot be demonstrated empirically.” Gov.-elect Sam Brownback also supports voter ID.

Kansas Museum of History celebrates state’s 150th anniversary with ‘150 Things I Love About Kansas’ exhibit

STEVE FRY

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A2

A cottonwood chair carved by a chainsaw artist, the “goat-gland” doctor’s naval hat, the use of sunflowers on clothing and political campaign material, and virtual story tellers will populate the Kansas Museum of History to celebrate the state’s 150th anniversary in January.

21-year-old McLouth woman hurt in one-vehicle accident Sunday night on Wellman Road

By George Diepenbrock

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A4

A 21-year-old McLouth woman was injured Sunday night in a rollover accident on Wellman Road in Jefferson County.

Youth basketball tournament expected to attract 4,500 people to Lawrence

By Chad Lawhorn

11:55 a.m., January 3, 2011 Updated 05:10 p.m. in print edition on A3

Mark it down: A national basketball championship will be coming to Lawrence this year.

KU Hospital reports patient visits, revenues up

Associated Press

January 3, 2011

Kansas University Hospital says patient visits and revenues increased during the fiscal year ending June 30.

Statehouse Live: Attorney general’s office reports record recoveries

By Scott Rothschild

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A8

During the last year fiscal year, the Medicaid Fraud Division recovered $22 million, and the Consumer Protection Division, $17.3 million, which were both records.

Town Talk: New detective to investigate crimes against women; special taxing district near 23rd and Ousdahl; Carnegie open house

By Chad Lawhorn

January 3, 2011

News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County:

Douglas County Jail, southeast Lawrence among priorities for county government in 2011

By Mark Fagan

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A5

All this talk of — make that hope for — an economic turnaround is all well and good, but folks who put together the budget for Douglas County government know that even an immediate 180-degree turn wouldn’t be enough to accelerate into recovery anytime soon.

Add lace to your 2011 wardrobe

By Caitlin Donnelly

January 3, 2011

The beginning of the year or the turn of the season always means one thing for me — time for change. Now I realize we can’t bust out our finest spring frocks while there is still snow on the ground, but we can prep our wardrobes; reorganize your closets, pack away outdated clothing and slowly upgrade, picking up pieces here and there to fill-in any gaps in your apparel. Read on for some advice on what to expect in 2011.

Mind Matters: Better ways to cope with anger

Ed and Jena Bloch

January 3, 2011

Dealing with anger can be very challenging and if not handled in a responsible way, can cause great damage to ourselves and others. Here are some helpful ideas about managing anger.

Eudora Republican Anthony Brown to lead Commerce and Economic Development Committee

Associated Press

January 3, 2011

The Kansas House has combined two committees that dealt with labor, tourism and other economic issues into a single panel.

Brownback picks officials from KU Med, Florida to lead KDHE, SRS

By Scott Rothschild

09:14 a.m., January 3, 2011 Updated 02:45 p.m. in print edition on A3

Gov.-elect fills two major Cabinet posts; emphasizes protection of families

First Bell: Enrollment rising at Corpus Christi; does reconfiguration mean renaming?; engineering competition welcomes sixth-graders

By Mark Fagan

January 3, 2011

Time for the first edition for 2011 of First Bell, an early-morning rundown of news and other interesting items involving schools in the area.

Heard on the Hill: KU’s Office of Institutional Research and Planning provides insight into differential tuition, graduation and retention, peer faculty salaries

By Andy Hyland

January 3, 2011

Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.

100 years ago: Cold weather leads to ice skating, petty theft, house fires

By Sarah St. John

January 3, 2011

“Skating is good now. The intense cold of the last few days has capped every pond, creek and lake in the vicinity of Lawrence with a smooth glistening sheet of ice.”

40 years ago: Cold and icy conditions in Lawrence

By Sarah St. John

January 3, 2011

After a record-breaking weekend of rain and snow, including a downpour of 2.03 inches of rain, Lawrence was a city of dangerous streets and ice-crusted snow.

Fitting in: Former Lawrence residents start popular fitness site Fitbottomedgirls.com

By Sarah Henning

January 3, 2011

It started out as a little fitness blog. One of those “wouldn’t it be fun” kind of ideas that two friends come up with for a good time.

Kansas City’s WWI museum seeks to improve national profile

Associated Press

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A5

The National World War I Museum in Kansas City is looking to enhance its profile so it can raise more money as the centennial of the fighting approaches.

25 years ago: Improvements made at state hospitals

By Sarah St. John

January 3, 2011

Problems at state hospitals for people with developmental disabilities had surfaced the previous April, when investigators had found Winfield State Hospital “in chaos.”

The magic touch: Massage from mom helps Josh Selby rebound

By Gary Bedore

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B1

Extremely sore from a series of excruciating practices, Josh Selby turned to a loved one for treatment before Sunday’s game against Miami University.

Tyrel Reed, Jayhawks hit boards hard in win over Miami (Ohio)

By Jesse Newell

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B4

During halftime of a game before winter break, Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self finally got through to KU guard Tyrel Reed about his lack of rebounding.

Bill Self uses holiday break to teach Morris twins a lesson

By Tom Keegan

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B1

Ah, the holidays. A time to slip into your comfort zone, do whatever it is that makes you happiest, relieves you of stress, puts a smile on your face.

Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook

By Gary Bedore

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B4

The website of the Douglas County sheriff’s office indicated Kansas University sophomore Elijah Johnson was arrested Saturday night for failure to appear in Douglas County District Court. An item on the website said Johnson paid a $100 fine.

NFL head coaching changes loom all over

Associated Press

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B5

Five NFL coaches have already lost their jobs, and a whole lot more could be looking for new positions in the next few days.

KU women’s basketball to face UMKC, Free State grad Ashli Hill

By Matt Tait

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B3

Tonight’s match-up between the Kansas University women’s basketball team and nearby Missouri-Kansas City will be much more than a midseason, nonconference tune-up for at least one player on the court: Ashli Hill, a former Free State High standout who grew up in Lawrence.

Miami (Ohio) RedHawks say KU basketball team better than Duke

By Matt Tait

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B4

Few college basketball teams have the luxury — if that’s what you want to call it — of facing the three highest-ranked teams in the nation by the first week of January.

Free State juniors spend six months building playhouse for Douglas County CASA

By Joe Preiner

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A3

It may have taken a while, but Hannah Whipple and Melinda Landgraf finally raised the roof.

State health officer Dr. Jason Eberhart-Phillips sets goals for 2011

By Karrey Britt

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A1

The state health officer wants to reduce the demand for medical services: tests, doctors and hospitals. That would mean Kansans were living healthier, more productive and longer lives. It also would relieve the growing burden of health care costs on taxpayers, insurance payers and everyone else.

Winter energy assistance funds for city of Lawrence already running low

By Christine Metz

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A1

With winter just under way, local agencies are already seeing an uptick in residents looking for assistance in repairing old furnaces, paying off utility bills or even covering the rent.

Cancer-spotting blood test a step closer to actuality

Boost from Johnson&Johnson will bring Boston-based procedure to market

Marilynn Marchione - Associated Press

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A7

A blood test so sensitive that it can spot a single cancer cell lurking among a billion healthy ones is moving one step closer to being available at your doctor’s office.

GOP agenda to strongly affect 2012 elections

Larry Margasak - Associated Press

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A7

The Republican agenda for the new Congress that convenes Wednesday may have a greater impact on the 2012 elections than on the lives of Americans in the next two years.

Kansas City ends 2010 with 106 homicides

Associated Press

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A10

A violent December with 11 killings pushed Kansas City’s homicide total to 106 for the year.

Escaped K.C.-area sex offender caught

Associated Press

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A10

A man who escaped from the Kansas sexual predator treatment program is back in custody.

Kindergarten equity

If full-day kindergarten offers a valuable educational advantage, it should be offered in all of Lawrence’s elementary schools.

J-W Editorial

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A8

Public school is a public good. It’s paid for by everyone for the benefit of future taxpayers, who in turn will do their part. But with public funds paying the bills, public school also should be about making sure everyone has the same opportunities.

Now is the time to be nice

Linda Campbell

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A8

“I will pass this way but once. “If there’s any good that I can do “Let me do it now “For I’ll never pass this way again.”

Bitter pill

Pamela Dawes-Tambornino, Linwood

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A8

I suffer from chronic bronchitis and asthma and when, on Christmas Eve, I found myself going rapidly toward another bronchitis bout, I called my regular doctor to ask for medication before it went to pneumonia.

Nation needs to promote ideas

George Will

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A8

New Republican legislators should come down Capitol Hill to the National Museum of American History, which displays a device that in 1849 was granted U.S. patent 6469. It enabled a boat’s “draught of water to be readily lessened” so it could “pass over bars, or through shallow water.”

Review: ‘Hole in the Wall’ a likable but confusing read

Naomi Grant

January 3, 2011

“The Hole in the Wall” by Lisa Rowe Fraustino is a unique sci-fi book.

Randy Edsall hired as Maryland football coach

Associated Press

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B2

Randy Edsall, who diligently worked to build the Connecticut football program into a winner, has been hired to pull off a similar feat at Maryland.

Lawrence residents jump into smart phone health app market

By Joe Miller

January 3, 2011

David Dunlap was helping one of his assistants figure out what ailed her when he came up with the idea for a new mobile app.

Go Green: Telecommuting good for workers, employers, environment

By Kelly Barth

January 3, 2011

Arguably, the greenest improvement in the workplace has been telecommuting, made possible by technologies such as instant messaging, Skype and even e-mail. Not only can working from home reduce traffic and pollution, it can also save employees money they would have spent on meals, professional clothing and gas. Best of all, it reduces stress.

Winter weather woes: Avoid these health annoyances and hazards

Stacey Hatton

January 3, 2011

Winter has marched in, bringing with it frigid temperatures. Not only is the cold weather a drag on spirits, it can be damaging to you and your children’s health

Model Citizen: Army Reserve retiree reclaims favorite hobby

By Eileen Roddy

January 3, 2011

Gary Allcorn was a model child; he’s now a model man. He started building plastic airplanes at 6 and is now president of Jayhawk Model Masters-Lawrence model airplane enthusiasts’ club.

Book takes refrigerator art to new level

Michelle Locke, for the Associated Press

January 3, 2011

Carl Warner, whose new book is “Food Landscapes,” constructs lush forests from broccoli, evocative seascapes from salmon, and pastoral Tuscan farm scenes from pasta and Parmesan.

Fix-It Chick: Properly install heat tape

By Linda Cottin

January 3, 2011

Installing heat tape is the best way to assure water lines in exterior walls or unheated portions of your home do not freeze during frigid weather.

Basehor-Linwood High School students connect to world via Amateur Radio Club

By Matt Erickson

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A3

Four high school students gathered around a table early last month, opening envelopes to reveal what looked like postcards from Florida, California, Delaware, Michigan and Russia, among other places.

Lawrence has active ham radio club

By Andy Hyland

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A5

Lawrence has an active amateur radio circuit, with a club boasting 70 members, according to the club’s treasurer.

Chiefs lose 31-10, but Raiders can’t win

Doug Tucker - Associated Press

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B1

If this turns out to be Tom Cable’s last year as Oakland’s head coach, at least he’ll know he made history.

For real this time? Brett Favre says he’s done playing football

Associated Press

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B2

Brett Favre was the NFL’s ultimate iron man for 19 years, inspiring coaches and teammates with unparalleled toughness and thrilling fans with a daredevil’s verve and a showman’s sense of the moment.

Raiders’ Tom Cable has earned another chance

Cam Inman

January 3, 2011 in print edition on B2

The Oakland Raiders returned to relevancy this season, and coach Tom Cable finally won me over in the process.

Bankruptcies for Jan. 3, 2011

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A4

Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection recently in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records:

Pump patrol

Staff reports

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A4

The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.89 at several stations.

Divorces granted for Jan. 3, 2011

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A4

These divorces were granted in Douglas County District Court.

Project Lively seeks moving assistance in Eudora on short notice

Staff reports

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A2

Project Lively is seeking volunteers who can help pack and move an elderly client in Eudora. The client needs to be moved by the end of this week.

River City Jules: Here’s to a 2011 sans Kardashians

By Julie Dunlap

January 3, 2011

My list is meager, a realistic and attainable set of goals for us to collectively embrace: an end to all illness, corporate corruption and TMZ’s coverage of all Kardashians and those who keep up with them.

Marriage licenses issued for Jan. 3, 2011

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A4

These licenses were issued in Douglas County District Court.

Lawrence police expand tactics to reduce crime rate

By George Diepenbrock

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A1

Lawrence’s interim police chief often mentions crime prevention and public education as a key component to reducing the city’s crime rate. Tarik Khatib has emphasized the importance of police interacting with the public during his nearly four months leading the department.

New KU athletic director Sheahon Zenger has deep local roots

By Tom Keegan

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A1

Kansas University chose a man with deep local roots to be its next athletic director when it announced Sunday that Illinois State’s Sheahon Zenger has been hired and will be introduced today at a 1:30 p.m. press conference.

Israeli prime minister calls for peace talks with Palestinians

Josef Federman - Associated Press

January 3, 2011 in print edition on A7

Israel’s prime minister on Sunday proposed nonstop, face-to-face talks with the Palestinian president until a peace agreement is reached — offering a possible way to advance talks that have stalled over the construction of Jewish settlements.

New season of ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ features former contestant Brad Womack

Kevin McDonough

January 3, 2011

Former contestant and typecast cad Brad Womack returns to “The Bachelor” (7 p.m., ABC) to face some of the women he has wronged.

Horoscopes for Jan. 3

Jacqueline Bigar

January 3, 2011

This year, you decide to take a strong stand in your life.