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Have you or a family member served in the military?

Poll results

Response Percent
Yes
 
 94%
No
 
 5%
Yes, in the future
 
 0%
Total 672
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12:00 a.m.
Lawrence City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets. City: New rec center should be $15 million investment
By Chad Lawhorn
November 9, 2011 in print edition on 1A
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday tentatively answered one question about the idea of a new west Lawrence recreation center: About $15 million is how much the community should invest.
6:00 a.m.
Bishop Scott Jones, left, and Archbishop Joseph Naumann on Wednesday speak on illegal immigration during news conference at the Capitol. The church leaders endorsed comprehensive federal immigration reform. Church leaders ask Kansas Legislature to stay out of illegal immigration reform
By Scott Rothschild
11:36 a.m., November 9, 2011 Updated 11:12 p.m. in print edition on 1A
Proposals to crack down on illegal immigration are likely to be raised during the legislative session that starts in January.
10:00 a.m.
Nola Levings, 9, and Eliana Delcampo, 8, take turns trying on a Marine Corps helmet during a Strong Girls program Wednesday during which girls got to meet and hear from four female military veterans at Kansas University’s sport and exercise psychology department. Strong Girls is a Kansas University-affiliated after-school program. KU after-school program encourages positive life skills for girls
By Andy Hyland
November 9, 2011 in print edition on 1A
Sara Sneath told the group of third-, fourth- and fifth-grade girls what it was like being a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps.
2:00 p.m.
The former Farmland Industries site on the eastern edge of Lawrence is shown in an aerial photo taken Monday, May 16, 2011. City, SurePoint negotiating property deal on former Farmland Industries site
By Chad Lawhorn
November 9, 2011 in print edition on 3A
The city hasn’t yet begun marketing the former Farmland Industries property as a new business park, but that hasn’t stopped a local business from trying to expand onto the site.
4:44 p.m.
Richard Gwin/Journal World Photo Marines gathered at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics on Thursday, November 10, 2011, to celebrate the 236th birthday commemoration of the Marine Corps. Marines celebrate 236th birthday
By Andy Hyland
November 10, 2011 in print edition on 4A
Marines of the past, present and future congregated at the Dole Institute of Politics on Thursday to mark the 236th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps with cake, a video message from their commandant and a message from a fellow Marine.
6:00 p.m.
Team Rubicon members Tyler Tannahill and Tom Hudson search debris in Joplin, Mo., after a tornado devastated the town. Team Rubicon’s military veterans stand ready to help community
By Mark Fagan
November 9, 2011 in print edition on 3A
After nearly five years in the Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment, serving through five deployments in active war zones, former Sgt. Howard “Ford” Sypher stands ready to assemble an all-volunteer force to assist in domestic times of need.

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Woman pleads no contest in child abuse case
By Andy Hyland
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A4
A 34-year-old Lawrence woman pleaded no contest to two counts of battery this week in Douglas County District Court in a child abuse case.
Veterans Day has deep meaning for boy turning 11 today
By Alex Garrison
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A4
Daniel Watts wants to be a Marine when he grows up. His mom, Michelle, has other ideas. She shakes her head no with a knowing smile when he says it’s his dream while he’s standing in front of the insignia flag in his carefully organized bedroom.
Students do odd jobs for Habitat fundraiser
By Aaron Couch
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A9
Kansas University students will be available to rake leaves, clean homes and perform other household tasks on Nov. 19 as part of Hire-a-Habitat.
Bob Dole an ambassador to veterans
Lisa Walton
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A9
As an aide grabbed the back of his belt to steady him, former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole stood before the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and greeted a group of veterans.
Police: Hunt for Kansas City baby not out of steam
Bill Draper, Associated Press
November 10, 2011
Police say they have run out of places to look for a Kansas City baby who disappeared from her crib more than five weeks ago and whose first birthday is Friday, but the hunt for Lisa Irwin continues behind the scenes.
Emporia State to expand scholarships by $7.5M
Associated Press
November 10, 2011
Emporia State University has announced plans to increase the scholarships it offers by $7.5 million over the next five years to help freshmen and transfer students.
Kansas pheasant, quail season opens Saturday
Associated Press
November 10, 2011
Recent drought and other weather conditions have cut into the number of quail and pheasant that hunters may find in sections of Kansas when the season opens this weekend.
Emporia St. announces 3rd presidential finalist
Associated Press
November 10, 2011
Emporia State University has announced the third of four finalists for the presidency.
Unanswered questions persist in Kan. abortion case
Associated Press
November 10, 2011
Unanswered questions persist about the shredding by Kansas officials of documents that became key evidence in a criminal case against a Planned Parenthood clinic.
Barbara Atkinson stepping down from leadership roles at KU medical school, medical center
By Andy Hyland
04:44 p.m., November 10, 2011 Updated 08:18 p.m. in print edition on A1
Barbara Atkinson, who serves as dean of Kansas University’s School of Medicine and as executive vice chancellor of KU Medical Center, has announced her intention to step down from those roles.
Perry man sentenced to 32 days in bicyclist’s death
Associated Press
November 10, 2011
A northeastern Kansas man has been sentenced to 32 days in jail for his role in a traffic accident that left a bicycle rider dead.
Fire Marshal: Grain elevator explosion accidental
Associated Press
November 10, 2011
The State Fire Marshal’s Office says preliminary results indicate the explosion that killed six people and injured two others at a northeast Kansas grain elevator was accidental.
Cooley to retire at the end of the year as Lawrence’s city attorney
By Chad Lawhorn
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A1
Gerald Cooley, the longtime city attorney who oversaw a groundbreaking lawsuit that allowed the city to reject plans for a controversial “cornfield mall,” is leaving his city post at the end of the year.
Veterans invited to file discharge papers with county office
By Andy Hyland
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A9
The Douglas County register of deeds is inviting military personnel who live in Douglas County to file their discharge papers with the office.
Marines celebrate 236th birthday
By Andy Hyland
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A4
Marines of the past, present and future congregated at the Dole Institute of Politics on Thursday to mark the 236th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps with cake, a video message from their commandant and a message from a fellow Marine.
Town Talk: Mexican restaurant coming to old Jo Shmo’s spot; The Oread to be featured on cable’s ‘My Fair Wedding’; Title Boxing set to open; Cooley to retire as city attorney
By Chad Lawhorn
November 10, 2011
News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
Elevator company vows to rebuild in Atchison
Associated Press
November 10, 2011
The day six people died in an explosion at a northeast Kansas grain elevator was the darkest in Bartlett Grain Co.’s history, the company’s president said, while vowing to rebuild the Atchison facility.
Arts advocates plan effort to restore state funds
Associated Press
November 10, 2011
An arts advocacy group hopes public support and a grassroots campaign will persuade lawmakers to restore state funding for the Kansas Arts Commission.
Heard on the Hill: Student newspaper tackles toilet paper issue; nearby university begins new fundraising push; provost signs international open access declaration
By Andy Hyland
12:30 a.m., November 10, 2011 Updated 08:09 a.m.
Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
Memorial service held for Atchison explosion victims
Associated Press
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A2
As investigators continue to determine the cause of a grain elevator explosion in Atchison, the six men who died were remembered at a memorial service.
Man charged with murder after wreck
Associated Press
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A2
A Topeka man who allegedly caused an accident that killed a man while he fled from police has been charged with felony first-degree murder.
2 plead guilty to distributing heroin
Associated Press
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A2
Two Kansas residents have pleaded guilty to distributing heroin in Wichita in a case that also involved 10 other people.
Missouri woman, 74, found fused to recliner in home
Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A2
A suburban Kansas City woman was left sitting in a vinyl recliner for so long that her skin had fused to the chair and she had to be pried out to be taken to a hospital after suffering an apparent stroke, authorities said.
Forecast: Kansas corn crop even smaller than thought
Roxana Hegeman, Associated Press
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A2
The size of the Kansas corn harvest is forecast to be even smaller than had been expected just a month ago, a new report shows.
100 years ago: Eldridge chef expresses appreciation
By Sarah St. John
November 10, 2011
“I highly esteem the respect and honor shown me by liberal patronage of various citizens of Lawrence….”
40 years ago: TV game show wrong on Kansas question
By Sarah St. John
November 10, 2011
Kansans were keeping the switchboard busy at NBC television.
25 years ago: Lawrence bracing for rapidly-moving cold front
By Sarah St. John
November 10, 2011
The Lawrence area was heading into its first real taste of winter.
Looking ahead to ’12-13
By Tom Keegan
November 10, 2011 in print edition on B1
Now that Wichita recruit Perry Ellis officially is on board, it’s worth looking to the 2012-2013 season for a guess at what the Kansas University basketball rotation might look like.
National briefs: Deadline passes; NBA talks to resume today
Associated Press
November 10, 2011 in print edition on B2
NBA owners and players are done talking — just for the night.
Family feud: Longtime friends Walker and Wright can’t wait for a reunion on the field
By Matt Tait
November 10, 2011 in print edition on B1
Saturday’s 1 p.m. kickoff against Baylor might mark the final home game for 15 Kansas University seniors, but it figures to be more like a family reunion for junior linebacker Malcolm Walker.
Joe Paterno’s power play failed in end
Rich Hofmann/Philadelphia Daily News
November 10, 2011 in print edition on B2
In the end, Joe Paterno got the word by telephone that Penn State’s Board of Trustees was firing him. The irony is self-evident. If he had picked up a telephone in 2002 and called the police when confronted with an eyewitness allegation that former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was assaulting a young boy in a locker-room shower, none of this might have happened. Children would have been saved from a lifetime of scarring. A football legacy would have been preserved.
Two players sign with KU volleyball
Staff Reports
November 10, 2011 in print edition on B3
The Kansas University volleyball team received two letters of intent for its 2012 recruiting class on Wednesday.
Our Town Sports for Nov. 10
Staff Reports
November 10, 2011 in print edition on B10
A weekly roundup of local results and events.
LHS pitcher Cleavinger signs with Oregon
By Benton Smith
November 10, 2011 in print edition on B3
A left-handed ace for the Lawrence High baseball team, senior pitcher Garrett Cleavinger had options when it was time to pick his college destination.
Pump patrol
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A5
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.21 at several stations.
Horoscope for Nov. 10
Jacqueline Bigar, King Features
November 10, 2011
For Thursday, Nov. 10: This year you can open up to new changes and greater possibilities. You see the world more openly. If you are single, establishing a new relationship with your birthday on a Full Moon guarantees suitors, but not necessarily peaceful relating. If you are attached, the two of you look to a better year, but you need to have equality. Taurus can be extremely challenging.
Making the world safe for new Pepsi generations
Kevin McDonough
November 10, 2011
As fans of “Mad Men” know, advertising can convince us of anything. And Don Draper and company worked in the days before corporate product placements and hourlong puff pieces like “Pepsi’s Challenge” (8 p.m., CNBC).
Teacher loss
The state can’t expect to maintain the quality of its public schools when it funds fewer teachers to serve more students.
J-W Editorial
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A8
Statistics released last week by the Kansas State Department of Education offer a clear picture of at least one effect of recent state funding cuts for public schools.
Out of balance
Daniel Patrick Schamle, Lawrence
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A8
A number of years ago, (when I could no longer deny the wreckage that my excessive behaviors were causing in my life), I received a bit of wisdom. A wise man told me that I didn’t necessarily need to replace everything in my life, but I certainly needed to find a healthier balance.
Murray not only tragedy in Jackson’s life
Leonard Pitts Jr.
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A8
Once upon a time, there was a boy who channeled the gods.
Football scramble puts focus on funds
George Will
November 10, 2011 in print edition on A8
A few millennia from now, when archaeologists from an ascendant Brazil or Turkey or wherever sift the shards of American civilization and find the ruins of the Big House in Ann Arbor, Mich., they will wonder why a 109,901-seat entertainment venue was attached to an institution of higher education. Today, the accelerating preposterousness of big-time college football is again provoking furrowed brows and pursed lips. But there probably were few of either among the 20 million who Saturday night watched Alabama’s student-athletes play those of LSU.
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