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Kris Grinter, of rural Lawrence, works up a new batch of her homemade soap

Kris Grinter, of rural Lawrence, makes and sells homemade soaps. Among her varieties: honey almond oatmeal, peppermint, tea green cucumber, lavender and rosemary patchouli

Lawrence teen Baylie Moon is pictured with her horse Max. Moon has been riding since she was just a kid and hopes to compete in western and English style riding throughout her college years

Baylie brushes Max after a morning of riding. She says that she practices with Max about three times a week

Baylie brushes Max after a morning of riding. She says that she practices with Max about three times a week

Baylie chips away at dirt from the hooves of her horse after a morning of practice

Baylie’s spurs hang from outside Max’s stall at CJ Quarter Horses in Topeka

Baylie and Max pick up the pace as they practice in an indoor ring with other riders. Baylie competes with Max in English and Wester style riding

Baylie moon and Max are silhouetted as they move past as they practice at CJ Quarter Horses in Topeka

Two Lawrence men, from left, Andrew Schmidt, and Mike Gaus, both 23, will participate in Mongol Rally 2009, an auto race from one of three points in Europe to Mongolia

Lawrence resident Maria Camarena buckles her 1-year-old son, Jason, into his car seat after a shopping trip Tuesday at The Community Mercantile Co-op

visitors to Lawrence taking part in Kansas University’s Mini College learned a lesson on bringing an umbrella to school. Rain began to fall Tuesday afternoon as they got off the bus near the parking garage north of the Kansas Union

Tim O’Donnell, who trains in Boulder, Colo., celebrates his victory in the St. Croix Ironman triathlon on May 3 in the Virgin Islands. O’Donnell plans to participate in the Kansas 70.3 triathlon June 14 at Clinton State Park

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Sidney Ponson wipes his brow after giving up a run to the Chicago White Sox on Friday in Kansas City, Mo. The White Sox swept the Royals

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Would you use a drop-in daycare center to care for your child?

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Yes		28%
Not sure		12%
Total	401

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Working hard for the money: By Marlo Angell; June 1, 2009; For 18-year-old Kati Wheatley, being a lifeguard runs in the family.

6:00 a.m.

Lawrence High football team tests new home field advantage: By Lindsey Slater; June 2, 2009 in print edition on 3A; The Lawrence High School Lions football team stepped onto its new home turf for the first time Monday morning. The upgrades to the high school athletic facilities means football, soccer, baseball and softball teams all have their own turfed fields to practice and compete on. The Lions found that grass isn’t always greener.

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10:00 a.m.

Temporary facility to accommodate homeless overnight as Salvation Army shelter closes: By George Diepenbrock; 12:10 p.m., June 1, 2009 Updated 1:20 p.m. in print edition on 1A; Lawrence now has one overnight shelter to serve the city’s homeless population. For the first time Monday night, dozens of people slept on mats in the building that houses the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen, 221 W. 10th St., at the First Christian Church.

2:00 p.m.

Local law enforcement officers to participate in torch run for Special Olympics: By Jesse Fray; June 1, 2009 in print edition on 3A; Special Olympics athletes from Douglas County and other areas of the state will convene later this week in Wichita for the 2009 Summer Games.

6:00 p.m.

Area residents respond to Tiller’s slaying with donations, other support: By Brianne Pfannenstiel; June 1, 2009 in print edition on 5A; Whether it’s holding vigils, debating online or donating to charity, area residents are finding ways to make their voices heard after the murder of Dr. George Tiller, whose Wichita clinic was one of only three in the nation to perform late-term abortions.

Videos: George Tiller shot to death at church
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Grads come back for ‘mini-college’: By Annalise Flynn; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A5; It’s been quite some time since some Kansas University alumni have been on campus, and some say changes at the university are not all for the better.
KU hoops non-conference schedule released: Non-con schedule includes meetings with Memphis, UCLA, Cal and Michigan; By Gary Bedore; 06:04 p.m., June 2, 2009 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B1; The Kansas University men’s basketball non-conference schedule for 2009-10 was released by KU on Tuesday.
Raiders opener washed: Season opener for American Legion baseball team postponed because of rain; J-W Staff Reports; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B3; The Lawrence Raiders’ season opener has been postponed because of rain.
Motorcyclist in critical condition after Saturday accident on Sixth and Tennessee: By Jesse Fray; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A4; A Lawrence motorcyclist is listed in critical condition at Kansas University Hospital, from injuries he sustained in a Saturday afternoon accident near Sixth and Tennessee streets, a hospital spokesman said.
Tonganoxie to re-examine Sunday liquor sales: By Shawn Linenberger; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B10; The Tonganoxie City Council approved a liquor ordinance about a year ago that allowed liquor stores to be open on certain holidays while also avoiding Sunday retail liquor sales.
Ironman event still seeking volunteers: By Mark Fagan; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A3; Lawrence-area residents are answering the call for volunteers, but organizers of Ironman 70.3 Kansas say they’re looking for about 75 to 100 more people to pick up.
Briscoe, Stuckey named preseason all-Americans: By Dugan Arnett; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B5; Kansas University football players Dezmon Briscoe and Darrell Stuckey have been named to Phil Steele’s preseason all-American teams, it was announced Tuesday.
Prosecutors charge Roeder with murder in death of George Tiller: Wire reports; 03:06 p.m., June 2, 2009 Updated 05:33 p.m. in print edition on A2; Prosecutors charge Scott Roeder with murder in death of late-term abortion provider Tiller.
Another street to close for Oread Inn construction: By Mark Fagan; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A3; As The Oread goes up, another road is about to close down.
Tiller’s funeral set for Saturday: Associated Press; June 2, 2009; The funeral service for slain abortion provider George Tiller has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at College Hill United Methodist Church in Wichita.
Barnett of Emporia files for election in Kansas’ first congressional district: Associated Press; 12:30 p.m., June 2, 2009 Updated 03:58 p.m.; State Sen. Jim Barnett says he wants to replace U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran in the 1st District.
Douglas County ranks 27th healthiest in state: We do well with seat belts, education and nutrition, but not drinking, STDs; By Lindsey Slater; 11:44 a.m., June 2, 2009 Updated 05:48 p.m. in print edition on A1; In an inaugural report, the Kansas Health Institute has determined that Douglas County is the 27th healthiest among the 105 counties in Kansas.
Second trial date set for repairman accused of indecent liberties: By George Diepenbrock; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A3; A judge has set a second trial date for an appliance repairman accused of committing indecent liberties with a child during a January 2008 incident in Lawrence.
Greensburg in line for $4.4 million in federal grants: Associated Press; June 2, 2009; The southwest Kansas town of Greensburg will receive $4.4 million in federal grants to help repair streets and build a new business park.
Flash flood watch in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday: J-W Staff Reports; June 2, 2009; The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a flash flood watch for Northeast Kansas from 1 p.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Lawrence High football team tests new home field advantage: By Lindsey Slater; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Lawrence High School Lions football team stepped onto its new home turf for the first time Monday morning. The upgrades to the high school athletic facilities means football, soccer, baseball and softball teams all have their own turfed fields to practice and compete on. The Lions found that grass isn’t always greener.
Vast search under way for Air France jet lost in Atlantic: By Bradley Brooks - Associated Press Writer; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A2; The search could not be more daunting — military jets and boats looking for an Air France plane with 228 people aboard that flew beyond the reach of radar and went missing somewhere in the middle of the vast Atlantic Ocean.
‘The pirate’ a contender in Lawrence race: By Eric Sorrentino; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B1; This year’s Ironman Kansas 70.3 triathlon doesn’t really have a clear-cut favorite.
State senator plans to run for Congress: June 2, 2009 in print edition on B8; State Sen. Jim Barnett is joining a crowded field of candidates to replace Rep. Jerry Moran in Kansas’ 1st Congressional District. The Republican lawmaker says he’ll begin a four-day tour of the sprawling district with an announcement this morning in his hometown of Emporia.
Cairo speech tricky for Obama: By Cal Thomas; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A9; President Obama faces numerous challenges as he arrives in Cairo this week for a much-anticipated speech to the Muslim world.
KU’s Gockel first in qualifying in Georgia: J-W Staff Reports; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B3; Kansas University senior Meghan Gockel shot a 4-under par 68 to take medalist honors in the qualifying round of the Women’s Southern Golf Amateur on Monday.
Transition to new shelter goes smoothly: By Brian Lewis-Jones; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A6; Chicken breast with rice, salad, a roll and a brownie. Not bad for the first meal at an interim homeless shelter inside the church housing the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen. But ask Don Huggins, and he’ll say that’s just the beginning of good news coming out of the LINK site, which is housing displaced residents of The Salvation Army’s overnight shelter.
Carl Henry says sons still coming to Kansas: J-W Staff Reports; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B3; Suffice it to say the Henry family is not fond of the Internet Web site “Twitter.”
Two teams tied at top at Alvamar: J-W Staff Reports; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B3; A pair of teams shot a 66 Monday, the first of two days of four-ball stroke-play qualifying in the 21st Kansas Four-Ball Championship at Alvamar.
Mickelson preparing for U.S. Open: Lefty could return next week at St. Jude tournament; Associated Press; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B2; Phil Mickelson plans a brief return to the PGA Tour in time to play in the U.S. Open. The world’s No. 2 player suspended his schedule indefinitely upon announcing two weeks ago that his wife, Amy, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Recent tests have given them hope the cancer has been caught early, with more tests over the next month.
Cheney: Gays should be able to get married: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A6; Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Monday he supports gays being able to marry but believes states, not the federal government, should make the decision. “I think, you know, freedom means freedom for everyone,” Cheney said in a speech at the National Press Club. “I think people ought to be free to enter into any kind of union they wish, any kind of arrangement they wish.”
Clinton tries to boost image of U.S. abroad: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A6; U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is trying to ease long-standing resentment of U.S. policies in Latin America by showing up this week for events that highlight Washington’s awkward history with the region. Clinton attended the inauguration of El Salvador’s first leftist president, Mauricio Funes, on Monday.
City Commission agenda: Ninth Street repaving may get rolling: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A4; City commissioners will consider approving the hiring of a contractor to repave and rebuild portions of Ninth Street, and they may not be willing to wait. Commissioners are scheduled to receive a recommendation from staffers pertaining to the project: repaving Ninth, from Iowa to Tennessee streets; adding a center turn lane for traffic turning left off of Ninth onto Avalon Road; and replacing sections of curbs and gutters.
On the record: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A4; • A 45-year-old Lawrence woman was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Monday after an injury accident on U.S. Highway 59 about five miles south of Pleasant Grove. • Lawrence police arrested a 33-year-old woman accused of aggravated battery, theft and criminal damage to property on Monday morning.
FBI: Violent crime fell nationwide in ’08: Associated Press; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A2; Cities in the United States got safer in 2008, while small towns grew more dangerous, according to FBI data released Monday. The FBI says violent crime nationwide dropped by 2.5 percent last year. Property crimes also fell, by 1.6 percent, according to the preliminary data collected by the FBI. Cities with more than 1 million people saw murders fall by 4.3 percent; cities with 500,000 to 1 million people saw murders fall by nearly 8 percent.
Court urged to permit release of abuse photos: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A2; The American Civil Liberties Union urged a federal appeals court Monday to allow the release of disturbing pictures of detainee abuse despite the Obama administration’s stance that the images could incite violence in Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Judge: Gitmo papers should be released: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A2; A federal judge ordered the United States on Monday to publicly reveal unclassified versions of its allegations and evidence justifying the continued imprisonment of more than 100 detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay. The Justice Department had been filing unclassified versions of its legal documents under seal, so that they could be seen only by judges, attorneys and government officials.
Dozens abducted are said to be rescued: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A2; Troops manning a checkpoint today rescued dozens of students, teachers and staff from a boys school who had been taken captive by militants in the northwest, the Pakistani military said. The brazen abduction in North Waziristan on Monday was part of a string of militant actions in Pakistan’s tribal belt, some of which the army says is aimed at distracting it from its offensive against the Taliban in the Swat Valley.
Hopeful economic signs emerge in data: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A2; Fresh signs emerged Monday that the recession is letting up. Manufacturing’s slide is slowing. Builders are boosting spending on construction projects — including homes. And consumers aren’t cutting back as much as some had feared.
Kim’s youngest son named successor: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A2; North Korea told its diplomatic missions that Kim Jong Il’s youngest son — who reportedly enjoys skiing and studied English, German and French at a Swiss school — will be the nation’s next leader, a South Korean lawmaker and newspapers said today.
Singer’s fairy tale sours as she enters clinic: June 2, 2009 in print edition on B6; Now that it’s over, it’s fair to ask: Was “Britain’s Got Talent” worth it? Susan Boyle, the most famous contestant, is hospitalized at the Priory Clinic in London with nervous exhaustion. Three children broke down on camera, leaving the stage in tears. Others were mocked by the judges and hooted by the fans. All in the name of reality TV.
One-and-done era a complete joke: Jerry Brewer - Seattle Times; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B2; Four years ago, when the NBA instituted a 19-year-old age limit, the breathless first thought was to declare it a lifeline for college basketball.
Tiller suspect railed against abortion: Ex-wife cites extreme anti-government views; By Roxana Hegeman and Maria Sudekum Fisher - Associated Press Writers; 12:00 a.m., June 2, 2009 Updated 08:21 a.m. in print edition on A1; Scott Roeder harbored a burning, “eye-for-an-eye” anger toward abortion doctors. He once subscribed to a magazine suggesting “justifiable homicide” against them, and apparently likened Dr. George Tiller to the Nazi death-camp doctor Josef Mengele.
Toxic homes require extreme makeovers: By Kevin McDonough; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B6; Is the prospect of the planet’s slow decline — like the notion of one’s own mortality — a tad too abstract to truly grasp? A toxic environment and its impact is the subject of two very different series tonight — one global in scope and another looking for catastrophes in our own backyard.
Conan O’Brien off to running start on ‘The Tonight Show’: By David Bauder - Associated Press Writer; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B6; Conan O’Brien debuted as host of “The Tonight Show” Monday with a “run” across the country to Los Angeles and some other comedy bits emphasizing his entry into a strange new culture. He joined a line of predecessors Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson and Jay Leno on television’s most historic late-night franchise.
Horoscopes: June 2, 2009 in print edition on B6; Others view you as inspired and moving in new directions. You have an ability to distance yourself and not get triggered in order to renew your perspective. If you are single, someone quite unique opens you up to a special type of relationship. If you are attached, a workshop or traveling strengthens your bond.
To find emperor penguins, scientists follow the poop: By Seth Borenstein - Associated Press Writer; June 2, 2009 in print edition on C8; Scientists looking for lost penguins stumbled on an effective method: Follow their poop from space. In remote Antarctica, about one-and-a-half times bigger than the United States, researchers have been unable to figure out just where colonies of emperor penguins live and whether their population is in peril.
Bad bosses: Check out tips to make best of a bad situation: By Aisha Sultan - St. Louis Post-Dispatch; June 2, 2009 in print edition on C1; If you report to a miserable, soul-sucking boss at work, chances are, in this economy, you’re going to have to suck it up. Hundreds of thousands of employees are being laid off every month and jobs are scarce. And for years, companies have been cutting back on training managers properly in the first place. Many are completely unequipped and untrained on how to manage their employees effectively.
Double Take: School boundaries will split high school student from friends: By Wes Crenshaw and Kelly Kelin; June 2, 2009 in print edition on C1; Our 15-year-old, ninth-grade daughter is preparing to not join her peers in high school due to us living in a different attendance zone than all her friends.
Help kids find right game sites: McClatchy Newspapers; June 2, 2009 in print edition on C2; Many Web sites with free games for kids are full of commercial advertisements, sketchy downloads and link to sites parents may not want their young ones exploring.
Border traffic moves easily after ID changes: June 2, 2009 in print edition on C8; Fears of stalled commerce and travel didn’t materialize at U.S. border crossings Monday as people stayed home or were gently warned on the first day of stricter identification requirements for Americans returning from Mexico and Canada.
Health savings plan delivered to Obama: June 2, 2009 in print edition on C8; Health industry officials sought Monday to make good on a $2 trillion savings proposal announced with great fanfare at the White House, but they came up short by several hundred billion dollars. Nevertheless, the officials claimed success in producing solid proposals in time for a deadline set by President Barack Obama after a White House photo op May 11 where they promised to curb their own costs to help his health care agenda.
Folic acid even more beneficial for babies, new research shows: By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer; June 2, 2009 in print edition on C8; Baby-protecting folic acid is getting renewed attention: Not only does it fight spina bifida and some related abnormalities, new research shows it also may prevent premature birth and heart defects. Now pregnancy specialists are asking whether it’s time for the government to boost the amount being added to certain foods to help ensure mothers-to-be get enough.
North Korea prepares long-range missile test: By Eric Talmadge - Associated Press Writer; June 2, 2009 in print edition on C8; North Korea appears to be preparing to test an advanced missile designed to reach the United States, a U.S. official said Monday, ratcheting up tensions after its second underground nuclear test. The reclusive communist country also reportedly bolstered its defenses and conducted amphibious assault exercises along its western shore, near disputed waters where deadly naval clashes with the South have occurred in the past decade.
Pump patrol: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.37 at several locations.
Boys & Girls Club seeks past members: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A3; Sometimes the staff at the Lawrence Boys & Girls Club have a hard time reconnecting with former members. That’s why Erika Zimmerman, director of development for the club, and the rest of the Boys & Girls Club staff are encouraging former members to attend the annual Juneteenth Celebration from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 19 at Broken Arrow Park.
County OKs funds to help clinic move: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A3; Douglas County commissioners Monday morning gave approval to using $96,266 to help the nonprofit Health Care Access clinic move to a larger building near Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Commissioners showed support for moving the funds from the Valley View Fund, which is money left from the Valley View Care Center, the county-operated nursing home that closed in the 1990s. The United Way of Douglas County currently rents the building, 2518 Ridge Court.
Chancellor selection a good fit for KU: By James Moeser - Chancellor Emeritus, University of North Carolina; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A7; Writing a column for the Lawrence Journal-World takes me back almost 25 years ago when, as KU dean of the School of Fine Arts, I wrote a weekly column “KU and the Arts.” I appreciate the invitation from Dolph Simons, Jr. to return to these pages to introduce chancellor-designate Bernadette Gray-Little to the Lawrence community.
Police department just says no to DARE: June 2, 2009 in print edition on B8; The Riley County Police Department has withdrawn its application for more than $76,000 in funding for the local Drug Abuse Resistance Education program and likely will discontinue the program next spring. Police officials say the department is cutting the DARE program in local schools because several studies have shown that it is not effective.
Employee stole money from Roberts’ PAC: June 2, 2009 in print edition on B8; A former employee of a fundraising firm has admitted stealing nearly $18,000 from a political action committee for Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts. Melissa Thomas pleaded guilty in federal court in Washington to one count of forgery for signing checks totaling $17,825.12 in 2007.
Deal announced on building electricity transmission lines: By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B8; Gov. Mark Parkinson announced a settlement Monday between two companies competing to build an ultra high-voltage power line from near Dodge City to Wichita and the Oklahoma border to carry wind power to eastern Kansas and out-of-state markets.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for June 2, 1909:”The fact that city bonds get premium attention proves the health of the local economy. Bids on local bonds are far better than in virtually every other community. … Twenty Indian boys and girls, members of this year’s graduating class, are taking federal civil service tests today in hopes of landing positions with the government.”
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: June 2, 2009 in print edition on A7; Mary Paretsky again was heading up the popular summer reading program for youngsters at the public library. She said enrollment could reach a record in the “reading for fun” project.
Rising prices won’t save Latin nations: By Andres Oppenheimer; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A7; The nearly 30 percent rise in the price of oil and other raw materials over the past month raises a big question: Will commodity-dependent populist governments in Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia and Ecuador get a second wind? They are certainly hoping for that to happen.
A crime: Enough of the coddling of drunken drivers. The MADD group has the right idea.; J-W Editorials; June 2, 2009 in print edition on A7; A current project of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving merits attention and serious consideration. Recently, a spokeswoman for MADD said she is tired of hearing justification of drunken driving as the result of a disease, presumably alcoholism. She, and colleagues, believe that getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while impaired by one substance or another is a criminal act and should be dealt with as such.
GM in Lawrence: By Mark Fagan; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B7; GM filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, and Lawrence dealers who sell and service GM products are taking a wait-and-see approach to what the case will mean for them and their customers. Dale Willey, chairman of Dale Willey Automotive, said he was confident he would continue selling Buick, Cadillac, GMC, and Pontiac vehicles at 2840 Iowa throughout the reorganization and again through the so-called “new GM” slated to emerge as a “leaner, stronger” automaker in the months ahead.
New law restricts credit card use by young adults: By Michelle Singletary; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B7; Parents should be particularly elated about one section of the freshly adopted credit card law that could keep young people out of debt. The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act prohibits credit card issuers from extending credit to a person under 21 unless one of two conditions is met.
Buying GM castoffs carries risks, rewards: By Candice Choi - Associated Press Writer; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B7; If a battered corporation like General Motors doesn’t want its Saturn brand, is there any reason a new car buyer should? The line is one of four being jettisoned as part of GM’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy as a leaner, more competitive auto maker. The Saturn, Saab and Hummer are expected to be sold off, while Pontiac is being shut down entirely.
In bankruptcy, GM, Obama remain positive: By Justin Hyde and Tim Higgins - Detroit Free Press; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B7; The first day of the rest of General Motors Corp.’s existence began at 7:57 a.m. Monday with the filing of the fourth-largest bankruptcy ever, a venture that will strip the company of 14 more plants and 17,000 U.S. jobs, while costing the governments of the United States and Canada $40 billion.
Planning ahead can ease new mom’s return to work: By Kristen Gerencher - MarketWatch; June 2, 2009 in print edition on C2; Returning to work after maternity leave can be a shock to the system, especially for women who breastfeed and need to pump milk while on the job.
Royals reeling: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B1; After beginning the year on such a promising note, the Kansas City Royals must feel trapped in a cruel and savage time warp.
Raiders a young squad: American Legion baseball team’s season starts tonight; By Chuck Woodling; June 2, 2009 in print edition on B1; Seven members of Lawrence High’s Class 6A state championship baseball team will be wearing Raiders uniforms this summer.

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