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What's your favorite attraction at the Douglas County Fair?

Poll results

Response Percent
The demolition derby
 
 40%
The animals
 
 23%
The food
 
 16%
The exhibits
 
 10%
The tractor pull
 
 6%
The music
 
 2%
Total 347
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6:00 a.m.
Douglas County Election workers Julie Ybarra, left, and Robyn Tackett assemble voting materials Tuesday at the County Courthouse, 11th and Massachusetts streets. Advance primary voting begins today in county
By George Diepenbrock
July 16, 2008 in print edition on 1A
Douglas County’s chief elections officer is optimistic that several contested races in the Aug. 5 primary election will boost voter turnout. Advance voting begins today at the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Mass. The county’s turnout was 12 percent during the 2006 primary. But a GOP showdown is in store between former Congressman Jim Ryun and State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins and two party primaries in each Douglas County Commission race might draw more people to the polls, said Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew.
10:00 a.m.
Galen Peters, of Lawrence, shows a customer the difference between two types of sweet corn at a recent Lawrence Farmers' Market. Farmers say corn is best shortly after it's picked. Short but sweet: Growing season cut by wet summer, but sweet corn makes its annual return
By Sarah Henning
July 16, 2008 in print edition on 1C
Sweet corn - it is the taste of summer. Its appearance signals the true beginning of the nostalgic happenings of the season - backyard barbecues, pool parties and 90-degree heat. Its disappearance by mid-August means it’s time for the kids to go back-to-school shopping and cooler weather is around the corner.
2:00 p.m.
Kansas coach Mark Mangino holds aloft an orange as KU athletic director Lew Perkins, right, looks on. Kansas football coach Mark Mangino signs contract extension
By Dugan Arnett
July 15, 2008 in print edition on 1B
Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino, the 2007 consensus national coach of the year after leading the Jayhawks to a 12-1 record, signed a contract amendment Tuesday that will pay him $2.3 million a year through 2012, an increase of $800,000 from his previous deal.

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Softball tournament hits day three
July 16, 2008
Double elimination bracket play is underway on day three of the NAFA National Softball Tournament.
T-Bones top Goldeyes
July 16, 2008
The Kansas City T-Bones defeated the Winnipeg Goldeyes by a final score of 6-3.
Boardwalk Apartment renovation plans move forward
July 16, 2008
There’s new life tonight for a Lawrence apartment complex devastated by fire three years ago.
Simien hoping to land roster spot with Atlanta Hawks
By D.J. Whetter
July 16, 2008
Former Kansas forward Wayne Simien continues to search for an NBA roster spot. SInce being selected 29th overall by Miami in the 2005 NBA Draft, ‘Big Dub’s‘ pro career has been defined by injury and illness. But this week a healthier Simien is preparing for NBA Summer League play with the Atlanta Hawks.
Wednesday, July 16 weather at 10 p.m.
By Matt Elwell
July 16, 2008
The forecast for Thursday, July 17 calls for a high of 92, with a low around 65.
Sidewalk sale finally here
July 16, 2008
The best bargains in town can be found downtown starting at 6 a.m. Thursday morning.
U.S. Under 18 team clobbers Puerto Rico
J-W Staff Report
July 16, 2008
Kansas University freshman Travis Releford didn’t score in Team USA’s rout of Puerto Rico on Wednesday.
Filmmaker wants to close downtown block for one day
By Chad Lawhorn
01:58 p.m., July 16, 2008 Updated 04:22 p.m. in print edition on A3
A local filmmaker wants to close down a portion of Massachusetts Street early next month to film scenes for a movie about Lawrence crop artist Stan Herd.
National survey ranks KU as a ‘great college to work for’
By Mark Vierthaler
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A5
Kansas University has been named one of the “great colleges to work for,” according to a new survey.
Baldwin City driver in stable condition after hitting dump druck
July 16, 2008
The Baldwin City woman who was flown Tuesday to Kansas University Hospital after a traffic accident on North 150 Road has been identified as Suzi Gottstein, 63. She was listed in stable condition Wednesday at the hospital.
Serial rapist sentenced to 48 years for attacks in 1990s
Victim’s persistence responsible for bringing attacker to justice a dozen years after assault
By George Diepenbrock
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A1
A judge sentenced a convicted serial rapist to serve 48 years in prison for his brutal assaults on two women in the 1990s in Lawrence. Cory Elkins, 39, apologized to victims during a tearful speech this morning in Douglas County District Court.
KU picked to finish second in Big 12 North
By Dugan Arnett
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B3
Members of the Big 12 Conference media have spoken, and their consensus is that fans can expect a Missouri-Oklahoma showdown in the conference’s 2008 football title game.
Today’s Red Dog’s Dog Days workout
July 16, 2008
Hank Booth to speak today.
Victim identified in fatal motorcycle crash
By Alex Parker
09:35 a.m., July 16, 2008 Updated 11:58 a.m. in print edition on A4
On Wednesday, Lawrence police identified the victim of Tuesday’s fatal motorcycle accident as Douglas W. Puckett, 43, of Portage, Ind.
Firm timetable on Iraq exit is ill-advised
By Trudy Rubin
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A10
We’re reaching a McBama moment in Iraq when realities on the ground may force positions of the candidates to converge.
Truth now more ridiculous than satire
By Leonard Pitts Jr.
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A10
Satire is tricky. It makes its point by exaggerating wildly with a straight face. In inflating a thing beyond all common sense or propriety, it seeks to render inconsistencies and hypocrisies glaringly apparent. Satire seeks truth in the ridiculous. For illustration, see any given episode of “The Colbert Report.”
Young pianists in ‘Top’ form for National Public Radio performance
By Lindsey Slater
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A3
Kansas University’s Lied Center was the latest venue for National Public Radio’s “From the Top,” a program that showcases young classical musicians from throughout the country. Kansas Public Radio and the International Institute of Young Musicians joined forces to bring “From the Top” to Lawrence and record its first show of exclusively piano music.
Peach flavors elegant summer appetizer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on C1
Here’s a delectable way to put some of summer’s best produce to work:
A long goodbye in New York
Final All-Star game at Yankee Stadium is marathon
By Ronald Blum - Associated Press Baseball Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B1
Baseball’s All-Stars came to say goodbye to Yankee Stadium - and what a long, long goodbye it was.
Raiders split twinbill with Royals
Lawrence wins opener, 6-2, but drops nightcap, 14-10
J-W Staff Reports
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B3
Travis Spurling and Joe Kornbrust combined on a five-hitter as Lawrence’s Raiders defeated K.C.’s Royals, 6-2, in Legion baseball on Tuesday at Park University.
Cooking up a successful kitchen remodel
By Consumer Reports
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B10
Remodeling a kitchen can be costly, and there’s no guarantee that consumers will be completely satisfied with the end results, according to the editors of Consumer Reports. CR recently featured tips and common mistakes to avoid based on results from a survey of 8,000 readers who recently remodeled their kitchen.
County budget may be finalized today
J-W Staff Reports
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A3
Douglas County Commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. today as they try to finalize the county’s 2009 operating budget.
People in the news
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B11
¢ Michael J. Fox set for role on ‘Rescue Me’¢ Elton John inspires Ben & Jerry’s flavor¢ Jolie’s dad happy about grandchildren¢ Attorney: Lohan on track with sentence¢ Farm Aid to take stage in New England
Two Phenix players enjoying final season
LHS grads Seratte, Sprow part of softball program for past decade
By Brooke Sutherland - Journal-World Sports Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B3
The softball field is a familiar place for Sydney Seratte and Dequesne Sprow, both 19. They have spent their last 10 summers playing softball and have been a part of the Lawrence Phenix since the team started nine years ago.
2 coal plant lawsuits tossed
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A3
A legal battle over two proposed coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas has become less complicated and could be resolved more quickly because of a district judge’s action Tuesday.
Pump patrol
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.89 at several stations.
A split decision
The gray area left by Monday’s verdict concerning disputed T-shirts leaves plenty of room for future conflict.
J-W Editorials
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A10
It’s a little hard to tell who the winner was in Monday’s verdict concerning T-shirts made and sold by Joe-College.com, a store in downtown Lawrence.
A guide to Thursday’s sidewalk sale
J-W Staff Reports
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A1
Lawrence’s annual downtown Sidewalk Sale is from sunup to sundown Thursday. Some stores, such as Buckle, 805 Mass., and Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop, 802 Mass., are opening at 5 a.m., but most will open between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. Most businesses will remain open until 9 p.m. The sun is scheduled to rise at 6:10 a.m. and set about 8:45 p.m.
Pedestrian measures get green light
J-W Staff Reports
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A5
Commissioners approved a pair of pedestrian safety requests.
Decision on demolition of blighted house delayed
By Chad Lawhorn
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A3
City commissioners Tuesday night balked at issuing a demolition permit for a 105-year-old vacant home near Kansas University after they found themselves in a “showdown” with the property owner. On a 3-1 vote, commissioners essentially delayed a decision on whether to issue a demolition permit for 1232 La., despite strong objections from Mayor Mike Dever, who said the property was so structurally unsound that it could pose an immediate safety hazard to neighbors or people who illegally enter the vacant home.
Boardwalk Apartments rebuilding advances
J-W Staff Reports
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A5
Plans are moving forward to rebuild the Boardwalk Apartments after a 2005 fire destroyed 76 units and claimed three lives.
28 killed in twin suicide attacks
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A2
In an old tactic of Sunni extremists, two suicide bombers set off explosives among Iraqi army recruits Tuesday in Baqouba, killing at least 28. Violence also flared in the northern city of Mosul, where a dozen people died in bombings that targeted the Iraqi police and army.
Lincecum hospitalized due to flu
Associated Press
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B7
Tim Lincecum didn’t make it to his first All-Star game Tuesday night. The National League sure could have used him.
Commentary: Packer lost touch with the game
By Dick Jerardi - Philadelphia Daily News
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B2
Growing up in the northern outskirts of ACC country, I saw and heard Billy Packer when he was at his absolute best. He played the game, coached the game, knew the game and could explain the game. If you loved college basketball back then, you loved listening to Packer. Doing those regional ACC games, he told you stuff you did not know in a way that made you understand it, appreciate it and savor it.
Study shows sharp drop in exercise with teen years
By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A1
One of the largest studies of its kind shows just how sluggish American children become once they hit the teen years: While 90 percent of 9-year-olds get a couple of hours of exercise most days, fewer than 3 percent of 15-year-olds do.
Rush signs with Pacers
By Gary Bedore
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B5
The Indiana Pacers, who have been embarrassed by some off-the-court incidents involving their players, believe they will have no problems with first-round draft picks Brandon Rush and Roy Hibbert. At least that’s the hope of Pacers’ president Larry Bird, who announced the duo’s signing Tuesday in Indianapolis. “If Brandon would just pay his parking tickets, we’d be fine,” Bird said, jokingly.
TherapyWorks to advise runners
J-W Staff Reports
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B10
TherapyWorks, Lawrence, will conduct a runner’s clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at TherapyWorks, 1311 Wakarusa Drive, Suite, 1000.
Chef Michael Smith visits ‘Jayni’s Kitchen’
J-W Staff Reports
July 16, 2008 in print edition on C2
Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week as host Jayni Carey welcomes Chef Michael Smith, who owns his own namesake restaurant in Kansas City. They will prepare the following recipes: Mini Cheddar and Pancetta Crisps, Tomato and Wisconsin Cheddar Provencal, Parsnip and Wisconsin Cheddar Souffles and Cheddar Cheese and Apple Cookies.
OU opener on pay-per-view
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B2
Oklahoma’s season opener against Chattanooga will be televised only on pay-per-view. It will be the third time since the 2003 season that a Sooners football game won’t be available either on network or cable television.
Drew relishes MVP award
Associated Press
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B7
J.D. Drew and the Boston Red Sox had a rewarding All-Star week at Yankee Stadium.
Judge won’t dismiss ‘pill mill’ charges
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A3
A federal judge in Wichita on Tuesday denied defense motions to dismiss an indictment against a Haysville physician accused of running a “pill mill” linked to 56 overdose deaths.
Report: Carrier in talks to buy Sprint
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B10
South Korea’s SK Telecom Corp. is in talks to buy struggling U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Nextel Corp., business news channel CNBC reported Tuesday.
‘Runway’ holds a moving sale
By Kevin McDonough
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B11
If we’ve learned anything from “Project Runway” (8 p.m., Bravo), it’s that it’s not easy being creative against the clock. How many gowns have been ruined by the rush to finish? So why is a whole new season of “Runway” - its fifth - being crammed in when we’ve barely had time to digest the fourth?
Attack on Iran
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A11
To the editor: It seems more and more likely that something will occur quite soon in Iran. It is inevitable that Israel will act before the November elections. It would also be highly beneficial to the Republican Party if they did so.
Sorrentino Scale
By Eric Sorrentino
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B4
Staff writer Eric Sorrentino ranks the Big 12 basketball teams from best to worst.
Oklahoma guard accused
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B2
Oklahoma starting guard Jenna Plumley has been arrested on a petty larceny charge after allegedly trying to steal makeup from a Wal-Mart store.
Congress overrides veto on Medicare
By Kevin Freking - Associated Press Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A2
Congress on Tuesday rejected President Bush’s veto of legislation protecting doctors from a 10.6 percent cut in their reimbursement rates when treating Medicare patients.
Avanti salon adding stylist
J-W Staff Reports
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B10
Kriste Gill has joined Avanti Salon, Lawrence, as a stylist.
1st Infantry takes ‘Victory’ lap
By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A4
Thousands of soldiers laced up running shoes instead of boots and hit the asphalt just after dawn Tuesday to help celebrate the Army’s oldest division and honor members who have died in combat.
Video offers glimpse of Gitmo
By Charmaine Noronha - Associated Press Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A6
Burying his face in his hands, a 16-year-old captured in Afghanistan sobs and calls out “Oh Mommy!” in a hidden-camera video released Tuesday that provides the first look at interrogations inside the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay.
Genocide charges not a threat to leader
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A2
Buoyed by support from the Arab and African world, Sudan’s president showed no signs of giving in to pressure Tuesday after an international prosecutor sought his arrest for war crimes in Darfur.
Commodities
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B10
Agriculture futures traded lower Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. September for July delivery fell 7 cents to $8.11; December corn declined 15.5 cents to $6.6675; December oats declined 7.5 cents to $4.32; November soybeans fell 41 cents to $15.41.
Analysis: Leaders running out of options
By Tom Raum - Associated Press Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A1
The nation’s leaders are running out of answers to America’s economic crisis. The Federal Reserve has no more practical room to push interest rates lower; there’s only so much taxpayer money for shoring up housing, and if depositors lose confidence there’s little officials can do to stop a run on banks.
Prisoners, bodies moved ahead of swap
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A2
Israel moved five Lebanese prisoners to a military base near the Lebanese border before dawn today, preparing to trade them for two Israeli soldiers captured by Lebanese guerrillas two years ago.
Report: US lags on doubling science grads
By Justin Pope - Associated Press Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A9
A high-profile push by business groups to double the number of U.S. bachelor’s degrees awarded in science, math and engineering by 2015 is falling way behind target, a new report says.
Industrial park discussion rescheduled
J-W Staff Reports
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A5
Plans for a new industrial park along the Farmers Turnpike were not debated by city commissioners Tuesday night after all.
On the record
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A4
A 51-year-old Lawrence man reported criminal damage to his 1998 Volvo. The incident happened between 3:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. July 11 in the 900 block of Christie Court. Damage to the driver’s side rear door and the vehicle’s roof is estimated to be $1,400.
American League steals victory
By Jay Cohen - Associated Press Sports Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B7
All Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona needed was a green traffic light in the American League dugout.
Red River tossup: Oklahoma, Texas favorites in early preseason poll
By Eric Sorrentino
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B4
OK, so the 2008-2009 men’s college basketball season is 31â2 months away. But we know which key players from the Big 12 Conference left early for the NBA Draft and which key players stayed in school. Rosters are beginning to take shape. Incoming freshmen, for the most part, have arrived on their campuses.
Mickelson mum about absent Tiger
British Open wide open with Woods out after surgery
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B2
Phil Mickelson wouldn’t bite, no matter how many ways he was asked about Tiger Woods. So, Lefty, are the majors diminished because a certain No. 1 player - perhaps the greatest ever to swing a golf club - isn’t at the British Open?
Bosox subjected to Bronx boos
Associated Press
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B7
The rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees does not take a day off for the All-Star game.
Praise for departed friends
By Cal Thomas
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A11
Two longtime friends of mine died last week. One was the renowned cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Michael DeBakey. I first met him as a young reporter in Houston in the late ‘60s and we kept up over the years. He lobbied me to write about health issues and the importance of research.
Westar told to pay Wittig $1.67M
By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B12
A Shawnee County judge on Tuesday agreed that Westar Energy Inc. must reimburse former Chief Executive Officer David Wittig for legal fees in his ongoing criminal case, but awarded much less than what Wittig was seeking.
SLT smog
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A11
To the editor: Mike Hoeflich’s plea for civility (Journal-World, July 10) is timely. Commissioner Jere McElhaney, with whom I often disagree, recently mentioned an ancestor of his had been the first Native American accepted into the Texas Rangers. “There’s a good reason so many Indians are offended by Tonto,” I responded sarcastically.
Killers of homeless men get life without parole
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A2
A Los Angeles judge Tuesday sentenced two women to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing homeless men in a coldblooded years-long scheme for $2.8 million in life insurance money.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A10
From the Lawrence Daily World for July 16, 1908: “Sol Marks was recently visiting in New York and ran across ‘a great number of good boys from the university.’
Advance primary voting begins today in county
By George Diepenbrock
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A1
Douglas County’s chief elections officer is optimistic that several contested races in the Aug. 5 primary election will boost voter turnout. Advance voting begins today at the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Mass. The county’s turnout was 12 percent during the 2006 primary. But a GOP showdown is in store between former Congressman Jim Ryun and State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins and two party primaries in each Douglas County Commission race might draw more people to the polls, said Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew.
Worldwide draft likely postponed until 2012
Associated Press
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B6
Baseball owners likely will postpone any effort to institute a worldwide draft until their next labor contract with players begins in 2012.
State Senate OKs gay marriage expansion
Associated Press
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A2
Out-of-state gay couples got one step closer to a Massachusetts wedding Tuesday when the state Senate voted to repeal a 1913 law that has been used to bar them from marrying here.
Horoscopes
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B11
Use time as an ally rather than become impatient this year. A steady, patient approach will bring success. While many peter out on the way, you won’t. If you are single, you meet people with ease. If you are attached, add more spice, which will add in more romance.
Keegan: Great Santee speaks
By Tom Keegan
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B1
The great Wes Santee knows greatness when he sees it. Other than during his morning shave, it sounds as if he didn’t see much of it during a recent trip to Eugene, Ore., for the Olympic trials. Santee, who resides in El Dorado, spent a good part of Tuesday in Lawrence and shared his thoughts on the state of distance running in the United States. I asked the Great Santee: Was there any one runner who really impressed you? “In all honesty, no,” Santee said.
Growth issues
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A11
To the editor: I read recently that the Lawrence population grew 0.7 percent last year. A prominent community planner said that was “failing” and we needed to grow 2.5 to 3.0 percent a year to be “successful.”
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A10
Funds for the Lawrence levee and Clinton and Perry reservoirs were restored to levels recommended the past January by president Lyndon Johnson after study committees had cut the figures.
Obama, McCain clash on what to do about Iraq war
By David Espo - Associated Press Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A2
The two major presidential rivals sharpened their long-standing dispute over the Iraq War on Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama calling it a costly distraction that must end while Republican Sen. John McCain insisted it is a conflict the United States has to win.
Favre mulls Packers camp
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B2
Brett Favre says he’s tempted to show up at the Green Bay Packers’ training camp just to call the team’s “bluff.”
In a sour economy, life is good for the repo man
By Tamara Lush - Associated Press Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on C10
In a bad economy, fun is often the first casualty. For James Hedrick, that means it’s a busy time in his line of work. He’s one of those dreaded repo men.
Hall of an introduction
Hall of Famers, All-Stars mingle before Classic
Associated Press
July 16, 2008 in print edition on B6
Alex Rodriguez cut across the diamond to third base, then warmly embraced Chipper Jones, Brooks Robinson, Mike Schmidt, George Brett and Wade Boggs. Now that’s some hot corner.
Decision on charges against Tiller expected within 2 weeks
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A5
A Sedgwick County judge said Tuesday that he will rule within the next two weeks on whether to dismiss criminal charges against one of the nation’s few late-term abortion providers.
The inside scoop on zucchini
By Susan Krumm
July 16, 2008 in print edition on C1
Q: What size of zucchini is the best quality to buy?
Short but sweet: Growing season cut by wet summer, but sweet corn makes its annual return
By Sarah Henning
July 16, 2008 in print edition on C1
Sweet corn - it is the taste of summer. Its appearance signals the true beginning of the nostalgic happenings of the season - backyard barbecues, pool parties and 90-degree heat. Its disappearance by mid-August means it’s time for the kids to go back-to-school shopping and cooler weather is around the corner.
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