Photos from 03-09-2008

Owen, 2 years old, is caught in the act as he dances on the couch yesterday afternoon. (Photo submitted by Grayson Miller)
THE ELMS - November 2007.
Reader snapshot Why I loved Devil's Tower, Wyoming I ended up at Devil's Tower on a lark while visiting the nearby Mt. Rushmore and it turned out to be the highlight of my trip. From a distance or up close it was truly majestic. There is a real magnatism to it and I understand why the local Native Americans consider it sacred. When I visited in September it was nearly deserted and the yellow Birch trees were at their peak color and gave a real sense of scale to this giant. ( Photo submitted by ellen duncan )
The view from the roof of the apartment we lived at in Philly.
Purdue Women's Basketball Head Coach Sharon Versyp cuts down the net as her team looks on. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
The Purdue Women's team does a victory dance after defeating Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
John Mellencamp and his band perform for his home state fans in November 2007 at Conseco Fieldhouse. (Matt Kryger / The Star)
Illinois guard Jenna Smith (13), left, and Purdue center Danielle Campbell (15), right, fight for possession at the end of the game as each team was trading points. Purdue retained possession. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Illinois forward-center Jenna Smith blocks the shot of Purdue guard FahKara Malone with 3.1 seconds remaining. This block returned the ball to Purdue and set up the final two shots with the last as time expiring. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Purdue President Dr. France A. Córdova, right, looks on at the team cutting the net down with Purdue Women's Basketball Head Coach Sharon Versyp, left, during their celebration. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Purdue President Dr. France A. Córdova takes part in the women's basketball team celebration by cutting a piece off the net as the players look on. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Purdue forward Keshia Mosley (23) tries to hold her position under the basketball against Illinois forward-center Audrey Tabon (15), during the second half. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Purdue guard FahKara Malone (20) steals the ball from Illinois Rebecca Harris (30), right, during the second half. Malone had four steals in the game. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Illinois forward-center Jenna Smith (13), left, fights for a rebound against Purdue guard FahKara Malone (20), right, during the second half. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Purdue forward Keshia Mosley (23), left, is blocked by Illinois forward Lacey Simpson (22), right, in the second half. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Purdue center Danielle Campbell (15), tries to back into the lane against Illinois forward-center Jenna Smith (13) during the first half. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Purdue's bench erupts as they extended their lead early in the second half. Injured Jodi Howell, left, Michelle Clark, middle, and Brittany Dildine, right. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Purdue band members (from left to right) Senior Jared Warren, Junior Wes Jackson, and Senior Robert Baker play air guitar during a timeout in the second half. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Illinois forward Chelsea Gordon (33), left, celebrates with Illinois forward-center Jenna Smith (13), right, after scoring in the second half. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Purdue center Danielle Campbell (15) reaches for an offensive rebound during the second half. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Illinois forward Lacey Simpson (22), shoots over Purdue Natasha Bogdanova (3), during the first half. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Illinois forward-center Jenna Smith (13), scores a lay up shot against Purdue center Danielle Campbell (15), right, during the first half. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Illinois basketball player Lori Bjork (left) guards Purdue basketball player Kalika France (right) as she drives to the basket during the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Game ball from the 2008 Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Purdue basketball player FahKara Malone reacts to a call during the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Illinois basketball player Lacey Simpson nervously watches her team in the 2008 Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
The Purdue Women's basketball coach Sharon Versyp (center) talks to her team during the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
The Purdue Women's basketball heads to the court at the start of the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
The Purdue Women's basketball heads to the court at the start of the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
The Purdue Women's basketball coach Sharon Versyp cheers on her team along with the rest of the bench during the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Avon Youth wins National Chess Tournament Samuel Ludlow, from Avon, won first place in the U.S. Jr. Chess Congress a national chess tournament held in Anderson, Ind., on March 8 and 9. Youth from 14 states came for the weekend to compete in the national event. Samuel played in the 14 and Under Championship Division. He has been playing competitively at the State and National level for the past four years. Samuel, 14, is a student at Avon Middle School. His parents are Jim and Lynda Ludlow. ( Photo submitted by Lynda Ludlow )
The Purdue women's basketball team holds their 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship trophy high following their win over Illinois at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
The Purdue women's basketball team crowds around their trophy following the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Illinois basketball player Lacey Simpson reacts to a call during the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Purdue women's basketball player Lakisha Freeman (left) guards Illinois basketball player Rebecca Harris as she grabs for the loose ball in the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Illinois basketball player Lacey Simpson (left) gets encouragement from her coach Jolette Law in the 2008 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Purdue teammates embrance Lakisha Freeman (24) after hitting the winning shot with time expiring. The shot was confirmed good by the referees and Purdue won. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo) (Matt Dial for The Star)
Purdue guard FahKara Malone (20), middle, charges up her teammates at the beginning of the game. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Illinois guard Rebecca Harris (30), middle, soars above Purdue defenders during the first half. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Purdue teammates embrace Lakisha Freeman (24) after hitting the winning shot with time expiring. The shot was confirmed good by the referees and Purdue won. Purdue defeated Illinois for the Big Ten Championship 58-56. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo)
Purdue women's basketball player Lakisha Freeman dances in the center of the circle of her teammates following their win over Illinois in the 2008 Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Freeman hit the winning shot. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Purdue women's basketball player Kalika France (left) hugs Lakisha Freeman following their win over Illinois in the 2008 Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Freeman hit the winning shot. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Purdue basketball player Kalika France (left) leads the team to the center court following their win over Illinois in the 2008 Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Purdue basketball player Kalika France (center) gets the crowd pumped in the second half of the 2008 Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Purdue guard FahKara Malone (20), middle, charges up her teammates at the beginning of the game. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo) (Matt Dial for The Star)
Purdue basketball player Lakisha Freeman (left), high fives FahKara Malone as Kalika France (right) runs over as the buzzer goes off giving Purdue the win over Illinois in the 2008 Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Illinois guard Rebecca Harris (30), middle, soars above Purdue defenders during the first half. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo) (Matt Dial for The Star)
Purdue basketball player Kalika France (center) jumps up as the buzzer goes off giving Purdue the win over Illinois in the 2008 Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
The Purdue women's basketball team celebrates their victory over Illinois in the 2008 Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Purdue won the game 58-56. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Chapter Essay Winner of the American History Essay Contest of the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Max Goldsmith Mohr, proudly displays the city of Indianapolis flag and the key to the city lapel pin that he received at the conclusion of a tour of the City-County Building arranged by Mary Grattan, Constituents' Office and conducted by volunteers Barbara Fowler and Shirley Romine. Thanks ladies. ( Photo submitted by Joann Wasson )
Actress Eva Longoria, wife of San Antonio Spurs player Tony Parker, cheers on the team in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, March 9, 2008, in Phoenix. The Suns defeated the Spurs 94-87. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Future Judge? Chapter essay contest winner for the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter NS DAR, Max Goldsmith Mohr, tries out Judge Tinder's seat following a March 3 naturalization ceremony. Max, a fifth grade student at International School of Indiana, with the cooperation of the Eagle Creek chapter of the NS DAR, distributed American flags to sixty-two new citizens. (Photograph by Betty Enloe) ( Photo submitted by Joann Wasson )
Future Judge? Chapter essay contest winner for the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter NS DAR, Max Goldsmith Mohr, tries out Judge Tinder's seat following a March 3 naturalization ceremony. Max, a fifth grade student at International School of Indiana, with the cooperation of the Eagle Creek chapter of the NS DAR, distributed American flags to sixty-two new citizens. (Photograph by Betty Enloe; submitted by Joann Wasson )
Avril Lavigne kicks off her 2008 world tour at the Save on Foods Memorial Arena in Victoria, B.C., Canada, in this March 5, 2008 file photo. Avril Lavigne, known for her pairing of frilly dresses and combat boots, is bringing her style to the juniors department at Kohl's department stores. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Deddeda Stemler)
Illinois basketball player Jenna Smith (left) guards Purdue basketball player Danielle Campbell as she shoots the basketball during the 2008 Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Illinois leads at the half 30-28. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Purdue basketball player FahKara Malone tries to guard Illinois basketball player Jenna Smith during the 2008 Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Tournament Championship game at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Illinois leads at the half 30-28. (Heather Charles/ The Star)
Illinois guard Rebecca Harris (30), middle, soars above Purdue defenders during the first half. Purdue vs. Illinois, Championship of the 2008 Women's Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday, March 9, 2008. (Matt Dial / Staff Photo) (Matt Dial for The Star)
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