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Debi Taylor, Lawrence, cuts a brick of chocolate coffee soap that she made in her rural Douglas County home. Pictured above, Taylor offers a variety of smells, including one called Shoe Bug, which helps fend off mosquitos

Pictured above, from left to right, are the members of this year's All-Area Baseball Team. Front row — Corbin Goedert, Ottawa; Kyle Pattrick, Baldwin; and Craig Harper, Eudora

Pictured at the Hobbs Park Softball diamond are the members of this year’s All-Area Softball Team

Matt Weidenbach, Lawrence, runs a computer test on a breathalyzer after doing an ignition interlock installation on a vehicle at Ace Bail Bonds Inc. on Thursday

Loanne Martin, assistant professor and program manager at Baker University’s School of Nursing, works to ensure that Baker is properly preparing students to be nurses. She also works part-time for Health Connections

Construction will begin Monday on a section of Douglas County Road 438, also known as Farmers’ Turnpike, from the intersection with the South Lawrence Trafficway west to Douglas County Road 1029 near Lecompton

Pip Taylor, bottom, works out Thursday at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center alongside Lawrence Aquahawk swimmers

Roy Creek, 91, Lawrence, was a 26-year-old company commander in the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division when he and his company parachuted into German-held Europe on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Creek holds a photo of his company

Baby bats sometimes fall from their house, and Blank puts them back in

Free State High football players work through a drill during camp at the Firebirds’ new field. The four-day camp ended Thursday

Free State’s Shawn Knighton, left, and Kirk Resseguie run through a drill Thursday at FSHS

This bat house at Bob Blank’s is home to dozens of bats. The view is looking up into the bottom of the house, which hangs on the side of Blank’s home

Bob Blank, who lives on Owen Lane, says he hasn’t had a mosquito problem in his yard ever since he put up bat houses on the side of his home. BELOW: Baby bats sometimes fall from their house, and Blank puts them back in

The Rotary Youth Leadership Academy conducts graduation Thursday at Kansas University’s Burge Union for 75 high school students. Pace Leggins, right, of Lawrence High School was one of the speakers for his group presentation

A clock in the Lawrence City Commission chambers

Free State seniors, from left, Maggie Hull, Colter Scott, Ashleigh Allam, Mitch Werts and Rosie Hull, recently accepted the World Company Cup for the 2008-2009 school year

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What impact will President Barack Obama's speech to Muslims in Egypt on Thursday have on American-Islamic relations?

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Response	Percent
No impact		38%
Little impact		30%
A large impact		24%
Not sure		6%
Total	674

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12:00 a.m.

Raw recruits: Benefits abound from natural dietary lifestyle: By Sarah Henning; June 3, 2009 in print edition on 1C; Take a peak in Anne Moore’s shopping cart, and you might swear she’d taken it down the aisles of a pick-your-own farm rather than her regular haunt, the Community Mercantile.

6:00 a.m.

Restaurant owner takes fake ID case to ‘Judge Judy’: By Chad Lawhorn; June 4, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Lawrence restaurant owner Doug Holiday thinks somebody ought to kick-start the process of changing local laws to more strictly punish minors who use fake IDs to purchase alcohol.

Video: Local business owner bound for Judge Judy’s court

10:00 a.m.

Local artist dismayed by national D-Day memorial’s financial woes: By Shaun Hittle; June 3, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Lawrence-area sculptor Jim Brothers has a significant amount of time and energy invested in the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va. Brothers has worked on more than a dozen sculptures at the memorial honoring the 1944 invasion of Normandy, France, by Allied Forces in World War II.

2:00 p.m.

Club spruces up Clinton Lake: By Annalise Flynn; June 4, 2009 in print edition on 3A; Fish at Clinton Lake lived to swim another day after a few fishermen traded their hooks for sharp sticks and trash bags Wednesday evening.

Video: Fishing club cleans Clinton Lake

6:00 p.m.

L.A. woman: Lawrence native Lisa Donnelly perfects her music ‘Thing’ in Hollywood: By Jon Niccum; June 4, 2009 in print edition on 1C; Here’s what Lawrence native Lisa Donnelly has discovered about the Los Angeles music scene:

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Manny an All-Star? It’s bad for baseball: By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press Sports Columnist; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B5; The Dodgers were deep into spring training, and owner Frank McCourt was playing tough guy. He had to because, even though no one else had any interest in signing Manny Ramirez, he had to show agent Scott Boras who was in charge.
CritiTech promotes director to CEO: By Mark Fagan; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B13; After serving as CritiTech Inc.’s director of strategic product development, David Johnston is moving up to be the operation’s CEO.
Legislature adjourns without tax law fix: By John Hanna - The Associated Press; June 4, 2009; Legislators met briefly Thursday to formally close their annual session and disappointed House Republican leaders who wanted a chance to rewrite a new tax law.
Lottery Commission to review casino proposals: The Associated Press; June 4, 2009; The Kansas Lottery Commission will meet later this month to review proposals for casinos in the Kansas City area and south-central Kansas.
Suspect in abortion provider death talks from jail: By Roxana Hegeman — The Associated Press; 04:01 p.m., June 4, 2009 Updated 01:27 a.m. in print edition on A4; The man charged in the slaying of late-term abortion provider George Tiller says he’s “being treated as a criminal” even though he hasn’t been convicted of anything.
City Commission hopes new clock will promote brevity in speakers: By Chad Lawhorn; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; Time flies when you are at the podium. In fact, Lawrence City commissioners said at their meetings that it sometimes flies and flies and flies … But beginning next week, commissioners may take some steps to keep public comments a bit more grounded.
Bomb technicians say bottle found in Eudora mailbox contained ingredients for explosive device: By Janet Reid; 02:48 p.m., June 4, 2009 Updated 06:14 p.m. in print edition on A3; Emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon to a hazardous materials call in Eudora.
Small fire at ICL Performance Products being investigated: By Jesse Fray; 11:49 a.m., June 4, 2009 Updated 02:13 p.m. in print edition on A3; A small fire broke out Wednesday evening at a chemicals plant in North Lawrence, the plant manager said.
Swine flu confirmed in Leavenworth County child: By Karrey Britt; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced Thursday morning that a case of swine flu has been confirmed in a Leavenworth County child.
KU Med’s Barbara Atkinson appointed as interim chancellor until Gray-Little takes over: KU Medical Center leader to take reins for about 6 weeks this summer; By Andy Hyland; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; Members of the Kansas Board of Regents met Thursday morning by conference call to appoint Barbara Atkinson as Kansas University’s interim chancellor after June 30.
Legislative leaders consider review of Statehouse renovation project: By Scott Rothschild; 09:50 a.m., June 4, 2009 Updated 02:14 a.m. in print edition on A1; Legislative leaders are considering a review of the Kansas Statehouse renovation project in light of sky-rocketing costs.
Kansas schools awarded an additional $301 million from stimulus program: J-W Staff Reports; 09:44 a.m., June 4, 2009 Updated 04:59 p.m.; The U.S. Department of Education announced that $301 million is now available for Kansas under the federal economic stimulus program.
Reality check for Raiders: Olathe South sweeps doubleheader with Lawrence to start off season; By Matt Tait; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; Five days ago, Lawrence Raiders first baseman Tanner Kilmer and six of his American Legion teammates were on various levels of a massive dogpile that followed the Lawrence High baseball team’s state-championship victory against Shawnee Mission West.
Plan to sell off California landmarks questioned: By Samantha Young - Associated Press Writer; June 4, 2009 in print edition on C12; San Quentin State Prison. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The California State Fairgrounds.
Shaky state: State-funded schools and agencies probably haven’t seen the last of the budget ax for this year.; J-W Editorials; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; How would you like to have a month to come up with $30 million to settle your bills?
Scapegoats don’t need feelings: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; I am your scapegoat. I am your boogeyman. Brown-skinned, kinky-haired, black man, me.
UCLA, Michigan on KU women’s schedule: J-W Staff Reports; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B3; Home games against UCLA and Michigan highlight next season’s Kansas University women’s basketball schedule.
Gockel gains quarterfinals in Southern Amateur: June 4, 2009 in print edition on B2; Meghan Gockel, a senior on the Kansas women’s golf team, advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Southern Golf Association Amateur Championship with an extra-hole victory Wednesday.
Ex-players remember former KU assistant basketball coach Miranda: By Gary Bedore; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B3; Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self, former KU coach Ted Owens and a flock of players past and present were among the hundreds of individuals who packed First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday for a memorial service for former KU basketball assistant coach Sam Miranda.
Track, cross country aide Clark leaving after season: June 4, 2009; Kansas University assistant cross country coach and middle-distance/distance coach for the track team Doug Clark is resigning effective at the end of this season, a KU athletic department official confirmed Wednesday.
K.C. tallies just two hits in sixth straight loss: Associated Press; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; Jeff Niemann appears to be pitching up to his potential. Finally.
Lions’ cupboard isn’t bare: By Tom Keegan; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; When a coach in any sport either steps down in his prime or bolts to a different school, the cynic in me first puts that departure through a filter that starts with a question: Is the coach leaving because he can’t look good staying? Not so in the case of departing Lawrence High basketball coach Chris Davis.
LHS boys basketball coach Davis retiring after 9 years: By Matt Tait; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B1; During his nine-year career as the Lawrence High boys basketball coach, Chris Davis always tried to make sure his teams played with pride, passion and integrity.
New U.S. general vows ‘careful’ use of airstrikes: June 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; The incoming general in charge of U.S. troops along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border vowed Wednesday to be careful in the use of airstrikes, a contentious issue here because of the civilian casualties they can cause.
U.S. wants Sadr City base open after deadline: June 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; The U.S. and Iraqi militaries have tentatively agreed to keep a joint base on the edge of Baghdad’s Shiite slum of Sadr City, maintaining an American presence in a strategic area even after the June 30 deadline for U.S. combat troops to pull out of the capital.
Bernanke: Start work now to curb deficit: June 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday urged Congress and the administration to cut record-high budget deficits, warning that they could erode investor confidence and endanger the economy’s long-term health.
Poll: U.S. divided over torture, closing Gitmo: June 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Just over half of Americans say torture is justified in some cases to thwart terrorist attacks, and the country is evenly divided over whether to close the Guantanamo Bay prison, according to a poll that underscores President Barack Obama’s challenges in selling his terror-fighting policies.
OAS votes to readmit Cuba after 47 years: June 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; The Organization of American States voted by acclamation on Wednesday to revoke the 1962 measure suspending communist Cuba, overturning a landmark of the Cold War in the hemisphere.
Jet likely broke apart above ocean: June 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; Military planes located new debris from Air France Flight 447 Wednesday while investigators focused on a nightmarish ordeal in which the jetliner broke up over the Atlantic as it flew through a violent storm.
Tiller shooting prompts PETA ads: By Suzanne Perez Tobias - McClatchy Newspapers; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; A national animal rights group plans to erect billboards in Wichita urging people on both sides of the abortion debate to go vegetarian.
After setbacks, gay marriage legalized in New Hampshire: By Norma Love - Associated Press Writer; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A2; The bill making New Hampshire the sixth state to allow gays to marry followed a torturous path this spring — dying and rising to life twice and facing a veto threat — that ended in a room filled with cheering, clapping supporters Wednesday who witnessed the governor’s historic signing.
Our Town Sports: June 4, 2009; Ruggers Go 2-1-1: Matt Lechtenberg had two tries, and James Quinn and Cody Weber added one apiece as the Kansas Jayhawks Rugby Football Club edged Paremata-Plimmerton RFC, 22-19, on Wednesday to conclude their tour of New Zealand. On Sunday, Aaron Catloth, Jack Vogt, Lechtenberg and Weber had tries in a 22-22 tie with Oriental-Rongotai RFC. The club finished its tour with a 2-1-1 record.
Suspect in Tiller death had attended church before killing: Associated Press; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; An usher at the Kansas church where Dr. George Tiller was gunned down says the suspect had attended some services there.
Kansas a battleground in abortion debate: By David Crary and John Hanna - Associated Press Writers; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; In a nation divided by abortion, Kansas has become perhaps the fiercest battleground — with mass protests, prosecutions, lawsuits and now a killing keeping the issue almost constantly in the public eye.
On the record: By Asher Fusco; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; A 25-year-old Lawrence woman was arrested Wednesday night on charges of theft, battery, prostitution and aggravated burglary.
Area agencies receive grants from foundation: June 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Kansas Health Foundation recently announced the recipients of its Recognition Grants. It provided $869,000 to help organizations across the state accomplish 55 projects that aim to improve the health and wellness of Kansans.
KDHE gives $170K of stimulus to KU: June 4, 2009 in print edition on A4; The Kansas Department of Health and Environment distributed $7.7 million in federal stimulus money Wednesday, including $170,000 for Kansas University.
Bin Laden’s criticism a sign he is worried: By Sebastian Abbot - Associated Press Writer; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A6; A day before President Barack Obama is to deliver a speech seeking goodwill with the Islamic world, al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden tried in a new message Wednesday to convince Muslims they should hate him.
Obama visits Saudi king before speech: By Jennifer Loven - Associated Press Writer; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A6; Opening a mission to write a new chapter on Islam and the West, President Barack Obama consulted Wednesday with the Saudi king “in the place where Islam began,” a prelude to a high-stakes speech in Egypt meant to ease long-held Muslim grievances against the United States.
Cancer drug OK’d for dogs: Associated Press; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug made specifically to treat cancer in dogs.
County ponders shelter at LINK: By George Diepenbrock; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; Douglas County commissioners reached a consensus Wednesday night before opening up what would have been a heated discussion about a temporary homeless shelter site on county property.
Restaurant owner takes fake ID case to ‘Judge Judy’: ‘She can kind of be intimidating’; By Chad Lawhorn; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A1; Lawrence restaurant owner Doug Holiday thinks somebody ought to kick-start the process of changing local laws to more strictly punish minors who use fake IDs to purchase alcohol.
Pump patrol: June 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.45 at several stations.
Club spruces up Clinton Lake: Fishermen collect trash at spillway; By Annalise Flynn; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A3; Fish at Clinton Lake lived to swim another day after a few fishermen traded their hooks for sharp sticks and trash bags Wednesday evening.
American Indian gambling revenue shows hefty growth: By Murray Evans - Associated Press Writer; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B8; National Indian Gaming Commission figures released Wednesday indicate that tribal gambling revenues in Oklahoma and two adjoining states rose to more than $3 billion last year.
Youths embark on Santa Fe trail: Associated Press; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B8; A group of Kansas youngsters is finding out what it might have been like traveling hundreds of miles across wide expanses of prairie in the 1800s.
Investor disputes fraud charges: June 4, 2009 in print edition on B8; An investor in a defunct Wichita amusement park is disputing fraud charges against the former owner.
Reagan statue unveiled: By Laurie Kellman - Associated Press Writer; June 4, 2009 in print edition on C12; This time, Ronald Reagan really was larger than life.
Prognosis good for 10-year-old with breast cancer: Associated Press; June 4, 2009 in print edition on C12; Ten-year-old Hannah Powell-Auslam is trying to remain brave as she copes with a rare form of breast cancer.
First lady defends Sotomayor: By Julie Hirschfeld Davis - Associated Press Writer; June 4, 2009 in print edition on C12; The White House dispatched first lady Michelle Obama to defend Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor on Wednesday, as part of a broad offensive to humanize the judge coming as former GOP House Speaker Newt Gingrich backed off his harsh criticism of her as a racist.
Snafu puts list of U.S. civilian nuclear sites online: By H. Josef Hebert - Associated Press Writer; June 4, 2009 in print edition on C12; The government’s inadvertent and red-faced Internet posting of a 266-page list of U.S. nuclear sites provided a one-step guide for anyone wanting details about such sensitive information.
New obesity surgery goes through mouth: By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Writer; June 4, 2009 in print edition on C12; Doctors are testing a new kind of obesity surgery without any cuts through the abdomen, snaking a tube as thick as a garden hose down the throat to snap staples into the stomach.
Tiananmen security tight on crackdown anniversary: By Christopher Bodeen - Associated Press Writer; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A8; A massive police presence ringed China’s iconic Tiananmen Square today, the 20th anniversary of the bloody crackdown on pro-democracy activists, as the government continued an overwhelming drive to muzzle dissent and block commemorations.
Commodities: June 4, 2009 in print edition on B7; Chicago Board of Trade: Agriculture futures fell Wednesday. Wheat for July delivery sank 52 cents to $6.175, while July corn fell 17 cents to $4.325 and July oats lost 5.25 cents to $2.5525.
GM stock remains hazardous gamble at best: By Michelle Singletary; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B7; Here we go again. Another major corporate bankruptcy and a once-stellar stock worth less than four rolls of one-ply toilet paper.
Golf course association hires COO: By Mark Fagan; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B7; When the new chief operating officer for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America arrives in Lawrence, he’ll certainly be familiar with his new boss.
Firms join to market accounting software: June 4, 2009 in print edition on B7; Star Americas Software Solutions L.L.C. and Mize, Houser & Company P.A. have joined to market Star Global, a software solution suite for accounting firms.
Junior Achievement names board officers: June 4, 2009 in print edition on B7; Jeff Novorr of Lawrence Memorial Hospital has been re-elected chairman of the Lawrence Junior Achievement board of directors.
Financial advising company earns honors: June 4, 2009 in print edition on B7; Waddell & Reed Advisors Funds earned two out of eight overall mutual fund group awards presented for 2009 by Lipper Inc., a national fund research firm.
USA’s series outshine NBC’s: June 4, 2009 in print edition on B6; Has cable surpassed network? In a recent interview, NBC president Jeff Zucker argued that his performance should not be judged solely on the ratings-deprived NBC but on the total picture, including NBC Universal’s cable operations Bravo, USA, Sci Fi and others.
Horoscopes: June 4, 2009 in print edition on B6; For Thursday, June 4: This year, your efforts and focus help manifest your desires. Your emphasis is on the quality of your life. If you are single, you will meet people with ease. If you are attached, enlist your sweetie to help update the quality of your life. Scorpio can push your boundaries.
Funding lauded: By Michael Machell; June 4, 2009 in print edition on A7; To the editor: I wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to city commissioners and the city manager for designating a major share of the federal government’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program dollars to the Lawrence Public Library.
L.A. woman: Lawrence native Lisa Donnelly perfects her music ‘Thing’ in Hollywood: By Jon Niccum; June 4, 2009 in print edition on C1; Here’s what Lawrence native Lisa Donnelly has discovered about the Los Angeles music scene:
Serena ousted in France: Kuznetsova stops Williams in quarterfinals; June 4, 2009 in print edition on B2; Serena Williams, of all people, got a case of the jitters. That was her explanation, anyway.
People in the news: June 4, 2009 in print edition on B6; For all the smiling photos of Barack and Michelle Obama, the couple went through a tough time in their marriage in earlier years, according to a new book.

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