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12:00 a.m.
Lisa Donnelly is returning to Lawrence to celebrate the release of her debut CD, "We Had a Thing." 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:
6:00 a.m.
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. Bats to the rescue
By Jesse Fray
June 5, 2009 in print edition on 1A
You might think it would drive the neighbors batty. But the hundreds of bats that swarm from beneath the overhang of Bob Blank’s central Lawrence home each night actually benefit those living around him, Blank said.
10:00 a.m.
A clock in the Lawrence City Commission chambers. City Commission hopes new clock will promote brevity in speakers
By Chad Lawhorn
June 4, 2009 in print edition on 1A
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.
2:00 p.m.
Oscar “Oz” Sanchez, right, won gold and bronze medals in handcycling at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic games, above. Before a motorcycle accident in 2001 left his legs paralyzed, Sanchez was a special forces member in the Marines. He’s planning to be in Lawrence on June 14 to compete in the Ironman 70.3 Kansas. Hurdles don’t keep ‘Oz’ on sideline
By Shaun Hittle
June 5, 2009 in print edition on 3A
Born and raised in the tough neighborhoods of Los Angeles, Oscar “Oz” Sanchez has always been a tough guy. The Ironman athlete used to make his living pushing his body to the limits as a special forces member in the Marines.
6:00 p.m.
A photo by Lee Tonks shows the artist holding his infant son. The ink crowd: Tattooists reveal their skills on traditional canvas at Ichiban art show
By Jon Niccum
June 5, 2009
When Martin Del Camino isn’t busy tattooing ink on a paying customer, he’s usually painting.

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Police searching for suspects in South Park robbery
By Nick Nelson
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B2
Lawrence police are searching for suspects involved in a strong arm robbery in South Park that occurred around 9:30 p.m. Friday night.
More cuts expected in state budget
Associated Press
June 5, 2009
Legislative leaders who’ve met with Gov. Mark Parkinson realize he likely will have to make additional budget cuts because of falling revenues and say education must be considered along with the rest of state government.
Two more Drano bombs explode in Eudora mailboxes
By David Oakes
05:31 p.m., June 5, 2009 Updated 06:25 p.m. in print edition on B2
Two more mailbox bombs made with liquid Drano and aluminum foil were found in Eudora.
Walterpalooza to raise funds for longtime Lawrence resident who has Lou Gehrig’s Disease
By Karrey Britt
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B1
Friends and family of longtime Lawrence resident Kent Smalter are having a “Walterpalooza” in his honor on Sunday.
Public assistance sought to help find missing Meriden man
J-W Staff Reports
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B1
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office is asking for assistance after the disappearance of an 85-year-old Meriden man.
Officers investigating unattended death in wooded area north of BNSF depot
By Shaun Hittle & Jonathan Kealing
04:37 p.m., June 5, 2009 Updated 05:31 p.m.
Lawrence police Friday afternoon were investigating the unattended death of a 53-year-old white male in the wooded area north of the BNSF Railway depot.
Officials respond to report of fall inside building at Eighth and Vermont streets
Staff Report
03:27 p.m., June 5, 2009 Updated 05:49 p.m. in print edition on B2
A construction worker was hospitalized Friday afternoon after a fall inside a building that is being renovated in the 100 block of west Eighth Street.
Federal investigation opened on Tiller murder
Associated Press
02:14 p.m., June 5, 2009 Updated 12:45 a.m. in print edition on B2
The Justice Department on Friday opened an investigation into the killing of Kansas abortion provider George Tiller to see whether the accused gunman had accomplices. The department will investigate possible federal crimes in connection with Tiller’s slaying at his church on Sunday in Wichita, Kan.
Australians choose Lawrence for triathlon training center while competing across U.S.
By Shaun Hittle
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B1
Pip Taylor, 29, came to Lawrence for last year’s local Ironman, and she fell in love with the town.
Driver who struck officer during high-speed chase enters guilty plea
By Janet Reid
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B3
A Topeka woman who struck a Lawrence police officer with her car during a chase in December, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
KTEC board approves $318,000 separation agreement with CEO Taylor
By Scott Rothschild
12:42 p.m., June 5, 2009 Updated 03:03 p.m. in print edition on A1
Tracy Taylor, president and chief executive officer of the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp., will receive more than $300,000 in his separation deal with the agency, a board member said Friday.
14-year-old boy flown to K.C. hospital with critical injuries after being pulled from river
By Jesse Fray
12:16 p.m., June 5, 2009 Updated 04:18 p.m. in print edition on A1
Emergency responders rescued a 14-year-old Lawrence boy from the raging waters of the Kansas River Friday afternoon, after he became trapped under a large log.
Second swine flu case reported in Douglas County
By Karrey Britt
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B1
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department announced Friday morning that a second Douglas County adult has tested positive for the swine flu virus.
All of East Lawrence interchange on turnpike reopens
By Mark Fagan
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B3
The entire East Lawrence interchange on the Kansas Turnpike is back open for traffic, as crews finished a partial overhaul that started 10 days ago.
NIH gives $18.5 million to research unit at KUMC
The Associated Press
June 5, 2009
A biomedical research group based at the University of Kansas Medical Center has been awarded $18.5 million.
Scandal exposes favoritism in admissions
By Justin Pope - Associated Press Writer
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A13
All college applications are equal. But some are more equal than others. A Chicago Tribune exposé in the past few days about how the University of Illinois gives extra consideration to well-connected applicants has set off a storm of protests, prompting the school to change its practices and sending politicians who made use of the rules running for cover.
Police: Man used Craigslist to set up wife’s rape
By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. - McClatchy Newspapers
June 5, 2009 in print edition on C10
A Kannapolis, N.C., man is in jail after police say he used Craigslist to arrange for a man to rape his wife at the couple’s home while he watched. The woman was sexually assaulted at knifepoint early Sunday, according to police. The couple’s two children were in the home, but unharmed and unaware of what was going on in their parents’ bedroom.
Scientists uncover culprit in Huntington’s disease
By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer
June 5, 2009 in print edition on C10
Scientists have solved a mystery surrounding a horrific illness: Why people with Huntington’s disease harbor a faulty protein throughout their bodies but it destroys only certain brain cells. The discovery may provide a long-awaited target for developing treatments for the incurable killer — and also may have ramifications for more common brain diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Unpaid property-tax bill could spur foreclosure
By David W. Myers
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B13
Although our mortgage loan payments are up-to-date, we did not have the cash to pay the final installment on our property-tax bill due in April. Our lender has threatened to begin foreclosure proceedings if the tax bill is not paid immediately. Can the bank do this, even though our loan payments have been made on time?
Horoscopes
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B12
For Friday, June 5: This year, opt for the untrodden path, and you will have many reasons to grin from ear to ear. Adventures and/or something new proves to be an awakening experience, even at work or in your daily life. If you are single, you could meet someone dynamic as easily as going to the dry cleaners.
‘Land of the Lost’ never finds enough humor or thrills
Roger Moore/The Orlando Sentinel
June 5, 2009
Stupid on an epic scale or epic on a stupid one, “Land of the Lost” is as close as Will Ferrell comes these days to a “kid friendly” movie.
Hilarious ‘Hangover’ pushes boundaries of good taste
Steven Rea/The Philadelphia Inquirer
June 5, 2009
It’s becoming a subgenre all its own: the Las Vegas memory-loss movie.
Grosdidier, Lucas advance at Four-Ball
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B6
Mike Grosdidier and Gary Lucas advanced to the finals of the Kansas Four-Ball Championship’s Master’s Division.
Royals swept by Rays
The Associated Press
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B6
B.J. Upton turned a game of missed opportunities into a victory for Tampa Bay. Upton hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth, and James Shields allowed two runs over eight innings as the Rays completed a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 3-2 victory Thursday.
On the record
By Nick Nelson
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 38-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Thursday evening for aggravated battery and criminal damage. Lawrence Memorial Hospital notified police about a woman who had shown up with knife wounds to the face and arm. Lawrence police were able to locate the male suspect believed to be involved in the altercation in the 2400 block of Ousdahl Road.
NASCAR implements double-file restarts
The Associated Press
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B9
In a midseason attempt to add some excitement to Cup racing, NASCAR has moved to double-file restarts beginning with this weekend’s race at Pocono Raceway.
Bats to the rescue
Residents give flying mammals home in exchange for mosquito control
By Jesse Fray
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A1
You might think it would drive the neighbors batty. But the hundreds of bats that swarm from beneath the overhang of Bob Blank’s central Lawrence home each night actually benefit those living around him, Blank said.
Stewart exceeds his expectations
The Associated Press
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B9
When Tony Stewart saw his team celebrating as if it had won a championship, the impact of his sensational start really hit him.
Patrick maturing quickly
Consistency has Danica fourth in series standings
The Associated Press
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B9
Danica Patrick is consistently running near the front this season, and with every top-five finish she is distancing herself from the drama that seemed to swirl around her early in her IndyCar career.
Anderson tapped USA aide
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B2
Missouri basketball coach Mike Anderson will work as a USA Basketball assistant after leading the Tigers to a school-record 31 wins in the 2008-09 season. Anderson will help train 40 athletes trying to earn spots on the national teams for the U19 World Championship and the World University Games.
Kansas’ Bonds on academic team
J-W Staff Reports
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B5
KU’s Lauren Bonds was named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District FIrst Team.
Rockies: Torrealba’s son safe
Catcher’s 11-year-old child kidnapped, released in Venezuela
The Associated Press
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B5
Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba’s 11-year-old son and his brother-in-law were kidnapped but safely released in Venezuela, the family’s home country, authorities said Thursday. Police in Venezuela said the pair were abducted on their way to the boy’s school and that the kidnappers demanded $466,000 in ransom. Wilmer Flores Trossel, director of Venezuela’s federal police, said no ransom was paid.
Cell phone companies must give police locations in emergencies
June 5, 2009
Kansas is the first state to require cell phone companies to give police cell phone locations in case of an emergency.
Rotary club members graduate
June 5, 2009
The Rotary Youth Leadership Academy held a graduation ceremony on Thursday.
$301M to boost schools
By Scott Rothschild
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A1
The U.S. Department of Education announced that $301 million is now available for Kansas under the federal economic stimulus program. “The $301 million Kansas will receive today is part of the single largest boost in education funding in recent history,” U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said.
Garage sale to help family’s medical bills
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A9
A garage sale starts today that will raise money for the father of 11-year-old Blake McNish, who died in April of complications from a brain tumor. All proceeds will be donated to Tim McNish, Lecompton, to help pay medical bills.
Experts: Bat fungus causing historic decline
By Dina Cappiello - Associated Press Writer
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A12
A mysterious fungus attacking America’s bats could spread nationwide within years and represents the most serious threat to wildlife in a century, experts warned Congress on Thursday. Displaying pictures of bats speckled with the white fungus that gave the disease its name — white-nose syndrome — experts described to two House subcommittees Thursday the horror of discovering caves where bats had been decimated by the disease.
Wichita companies reject PETA billboards, say timing is bad
By Suzanne Perez Tobias - McClatchy Newspapers
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A2
At least two Wichita billboard companies say they will not run billboards from an animal rights group that were prompted by the death of a local abortion provider. “It’s in poor taste considering the crisis that’s going on in the community right now,” said John Lay, president of George Lay Signs Inc. “I don’t see anything patently offensive about the ads, but the timing is just not appropriate.”
Obama seeks common ground with Muslim world
By Jennifer Loven - Associated Press Writer
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A2
“Assalamu aleikum,” the president of the United States said. “We love you,” cried the crowd, sounding like partisans at a campaign rally in Chicago. In such small ways, on a day rich with symbolism built from small things, President Barack Obama achieved a cultural communion between America and Islam that he wants to see writ large in the world.
Triplet gives birth to her own set of 3
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A2
A Michigan woman who’s one-third of a set of triplets is celebrating the birth of her own three babies. Amber Ali delivered Amir, Armann and Amari Whitaker on May 26 at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit. The 23-year-old woman tells The Detroit News she’s relieved the boys arrived safely.
Court orders governor to request stimulus funds
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A2
South Carolina’s Supreme Court ordered Gov. Mark Sanford on Thursday to request $700 million in federal stimulus money aimed primarily at struggling schools, ending months of wrangling with legislators who accused him of playing politics with people’s lives.
Swine flu to spread in Southern Hemisphere
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A2
Mexico has seen the worst of swine flu, but the virus will likely continue to spread worldwide as flu season ramps up in the Southern Hemisphere. The epidemic peaked in Mexico, the center of the outbreak, in late April, and now has spread throughout the Northern Hemisphere, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
High school workshop to promote wellness
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A4
Kansas Action for Healthy Kids is sponsoring a free two-day workshop for high school students. The topic: wellness.
Area drainage projects absorb stimulus funds
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A4
An economic stimulus program is channeling money into 15 drainage-improvement projects throughout the state, including Kansas University’s West Campus and in Bonner Springs and Shawnee. The projects selected by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment will share in $7.7 million in federal financing.
Events planned for cycle enthusiasts
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A4
Lawrence will be the place for the Kansas State Harley Owners Group 2009 rally this weekend, but other events also are planned for area motorcycle enthusiasts. The Alliance Against Family Violence in Leavenworth County will sponsor the fourth annual Save the Innocence Poker Bike Run on Saturday, and Cornerstone Family Worship in Tonganoxie will sponsor a bike show and recognition rally on Sunday.
Hurdles don’t keep ‘Oz’ on sideline
By Shaun Hittle
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A3
Born and raised in the tough neighborhoods of Los Angeles, Oscar “Oz” Sanchez has always been a tough guy. The Ironman athlete used to make his living pushing his body to the limits as a special forces member in the Marines.
Curry would like to play for Knicks
The Associated Press
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B8
Stephen Curry was back in his hometown, in the practice gym where he’s hoisted hundreds of shots. His father was sitting courtside and his brother watched from the balcony.
Extra time is given in child porn case
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A4
A defendant in a Lawrence child pornography case plans to ask the Kansas Board of Indigents’ Defense Services to cover higher than expected costs for an expert witness. Angela Keck, the defense attorney for the 27-year-old man who no longer lives in Kansas, on Thursday asked for a delay in the proceedings so she could speak to BIDS officials.
Tiller’s death unlikely to stall debate
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A3
Prominent anti-abortion legislators in Kansas expect to debate the issue again next year, despite the killing of late-term abortion provider George Tiller. Those legislators pushed through a bill this year to rewrite the state’s restrictions on late-term abortions, only to see it vetoed. Tiller’s Wichita clinic has been among a few in the U.S. performing third-trimester abortions, and legislation has frequently targeted him.
Pump patrol
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.47 at several stations. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
Goodyear pleased with Indy tire tests
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B9
Goodyear says it’s pleased with its latest tests at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where faulty tires last summer turned the NASCAR Allstate 400 at the Brickyard into a series of 10- to 12-lap sprints.
Art of the open date lost on SEC
John Clay
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B5
It’s not Jeremy Jarmon’s departure, or Derrick Locke’s knee, or Mike Hartline’s arm, or even John Calipari’s reputation that worries Kentucky football fans this summer.
Kansas ranks 25th in women’s crowds
J-W Staff Reports
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B6
KU ranked 25th nationally in women’s basketball attendance last season.
KU’s Gockel falls in quarterfinals
J-W Staff Reports
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B6
KU’s Meghan Gockel lost in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Southern Golf Association Amateur.
Los Angeles rolls
The Associated Press
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B8
Kobe Bryant has waited a year, a long year, for another chance at NBA title. He’s not about to let this one slip away.
LeBron fined for snub
The Associated Press
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B8
LeBron James knows he was wrong to snub the Magic and the media, and David Stern decided the NBA was wrong when it didn’t punish the MVP for it.
Big Unit joins 300-win club
The Associated Press
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B4
The emotions finally flowed for Randy Johnson when the final out was made.
U.S. aid programs overpay for food, delivery
By Grace Chung - McClatchy Newspapers
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A13
The government’s food aid programs are spending more and delivering less to hungry people than they could, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Thursday. The reason: U.S. agencies buy commodities here and ship them on high-cost U.S.-registered ships. Countries that buy food aid locally in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, the GAO found, deliver it for about a third less.
North Korea mum about journalists’ trial
By Jean H. Lee and William Foreman - Associated Press Writers
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A13
North Korea stayed silent today about the fate of two U.S. journalists who were supposed to go on trial a day earlier on charges they entered the country illegally and engaged in “hostile acts” — allegations that could draw a 10-year sentence in a labor camp.
Brazil: Crash investigation looks at sensors
By Bradley Brooks and Joan Lowy - Associated Press Writers
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A13
Investigators trying to determine why Air France Flight 447 broke apart in a violent storm over the Atlantic are looking at the possibility that speed sensors — or an external instrument key to collecting speed data — failed in unusual weather, two aviation industry officials said Thursday.
Volunteers needed for senior services
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B14
Douglas County Senior Services is seeking volunteers who can educate and assist the public to make informed decisions about Medicare options. They would serve under the state’s Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors program. SHICK volunteer counselors provide free, unbiased and confidential assistance to beneficiaries, their caregivers and others who have questions about Medicare.
Region Police find crime-tip calls from inmates are blocked
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B14
Inmates from more than 21 Missouri prisons and one federal holding facility in Kansas have not been able to call the Kansas City TIPS Hotline for nearly a year, apparently without the knowledge of prison officials or the hot line managers.
Hormonal effects of bonding may benefit women’s health
By Shari Roan - Los Angeles Times
June 5, 2009 in print edition on C10
Girl talk apparently is good for health, according to a new study. When women feel emotionally close to a girlfriend, levels of the hormone progesterone increase, helping to boost mood and alleviate stress. The study, by researchers at the University of Michigan, examined progesterone levels in the saliva of 160 female college students.
Wal-Mart says it will create 22,000 jobs
June 5, 2009 in print edition on C10
As Wal-Mart Stores Inc. opens about 150 new or expanded stores in the U.S. in 2009, the company expects to hire about 22,000 people for new positions. Those positions include plenty of cashiers and stock clerks, but the world’s largest retailer will also be adding store managers, pharmacists and personnel workers.
Mammoth skeleton unearthed in Serbia
By Jovana Gec - Associated Press Writer
June 5, 2009 in print edition on C10
A well-preserved skeleton of a mammoth that is believed to be about 1 million years old has been unearthed in eastern Serbia, archaeologists said Thursday. The discovery was made during excavation two days ago at an open-pit coal mine near Kostolac power plant, said Miomir Korac, from Serbia’s Archaeology Institute.
Ha-ha! Ape study traces evolution of laughter
By Malcolm Ritter - Associated Press Writer
June 5, 2009 in print edition on C10
When scientists set out to trace the roots of human laughter, some chimps and gorillas were just tickled to help. Literally. That’s how researchers made a variety of apes and some human babies laugh. After analyzing the sounds, they concluded that people and great apes inherited laughter from a shared ancestor that lived more than 10 million years ago.
Commodities
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B13
Chicago Board of Trade: As of Thursday’s close, wheat for July delivery climbed 17.75 cents to $6.3525, while July corn rose 16 cents to $4.485 and July oats rose 8.25 cents to $2.635. Soybeans for July delivery rose 48 cents to $12.30. Meanwhile, beef futures traded higher, while pork futures fell on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
United looking into replacing Boeing jets
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B13
United Airlines is exploring replacing its aging fleet of Boeing wide-body jets and has formally asked Boeing Co. and Airbus SAS to submit their best offers for its business. United is the only major U.S. carrier that hasn’t ordered new jets since the airline industry entered a tailspin following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Educators are invited to nature workshop
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B13
A workshop for educators is set for June 10 and 11 in Lecompton and will be hosted by the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education, the Upper Wakarusa Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy, and the Douglas County Conservation District.
Financial aid director gives presentation
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B13
Julia Rombough, Lawrence, gave a presentation May 5 to the Kansas Board of Regents’ Private Postsecondary Advisory Commission. Rombough is financial aid director of Pinnacle Career Institute, and a member of the Kansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
Mourning U.S. auto demise
By Cal Thomas
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A11
Fifty years ago, the words set to music each week on the old NBC “The Dinah Shore Show” reflected an America and an automobile industry that is no more. That time and that industry were laid to rest this week when General Motors filed for bankruptcy and the government effectively nationalized GM and Chrysler, after wasting billions of our tax dollars on a failed bailout.
Pianist renews joy of life
By Garrison Keillor
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A11
The driest May in Minnesota since the Dust Bowl. Venerable GM slides into bankruptcy and you shudder for the old Pontiac dealers and the retirees in Michigan. In the middle of the night, an Airbus drops out of the air into the Atlantic Ocean and the veteran traveler shudders to think of it.
‘Home’ a hypnotic hymn to planet Earth
By Kevin McDonough
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B12
Narrated by Glenn Close and directed by Luc Bresson (“The Fifth Element”), the documentary “Home” (8 p.m., National Geographic) explains and celebrates the planet’s fragility and biodiversity in a manner more than a little self-consciously religious.
Actor David Carradine, 72, found dead in Bangkok
By Grant Peck - Associated Press Writer
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B12
Much like the character that made him famous, David Carradine was always seeking, both spiritually and professionally, his life forever intertwined with the Shaolin priest he played in the 1970s TV series “Kung Fu.”
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
June 5, 2009
From the Lawrence Daily World for June 5, 1909: “The athletic season has closed for the university and the athletic board has granted 225 K-letters to those who represented KU in the spring events of baseball, track and tennis. It was a larger number than usual.
Well-kept cemeteries
June Allis - Baldwin City
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A10
To the editor: I am late in writing this, but I just want to commend the city of Lawrence on the cemeteries this year. We have relatives in both cemeteries, and they were prettier and neater than we have ever seen them. Thank you for a job well done.
Language of death
William Skepnek - Lawrence
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A10
To the editor: I don’t know whether they say what they think. I hear pro-life voices that deplore the murder of George Tiller and some that do not.
Suicide awareness
Marcia Epstein - Lawrence
June 5, 2009
To the editor: A brave exchange was heard at The Replay Lounge on Sunday. A group of young men complained that the show wasn’t what they expected; instead it was a benefit for suicide prevention. A dad looked them in the eye and told them that his 20-year-old son had died of suicide, and it’s something they need to know about.
Tick tock
J-W Editorials
June 5, 2009
The clock soon may be ticking on public comments to the Lawrence City Commission. Everyone should have an opportunity to speak to city officials at a public meeting, but there’s a limit. In fact, there soon may be an actual time limit on public comments at Lawrence City Commission meetings.
Varied reactions
J-W Editorials
June 5, 2009
Two recent killings in the United States have drawn significantly different public reactions. People can draw their own conclusions, but it is interesting to note the different reactions and level of public concern about the murder of Wichita abortion doctor George Tiller and the murder of Army Pvt. William Long, who was killed while standing outside an Army-Navy recruiting office in Little Rock, Ark.
Obama saves dictates for Israel
By Charles Krauthammer
June 5, 2009 in print edition on A10
Obama the Humble declares there will be no more “dictating” to other countries. We should “forge partnerships as opposed to simply dictating solutions,” he told the G-20 summit. In Middle East negotiations, he told al-Arabiya, America will henceforth “start by listening, because all too often the United States starts by dictating.”
The ink crowd: Tattooists reveal their skills on traditional canvas at Ichiban art show
By Jon Niccum
June 5, 2009
When Martin Del Camino isn’t busy tattooing ink on a paying customer, he’s usually painting.
LCT tackles Gershwin music
By Terry Rombeck
June 5, 2009
The songs of George and Ira Gershwin are the centerpiece of a musical opening tonight at the Lawrence Community Theatre.
K-State in dickens of a mess
By Bill Mayer
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B1
The Kansas State Ron Prince-Bob Krause football agreement makes the Wildcats look bad.
Free State keeps Cup
Firebirds claim city bragging rights for fourth straight year
By Matt Tait
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B1
For the fourth straight year, the World Company Cup is staying at Free State High. The 2008-09 competition was one of the closest in the four-year history of the Cup, given annually to the school that wins more head-to-head athletic matchups between Lawrence High and Free State.
Laying the foundation
City football squads work out at camps
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B1
Last summer, like all 32 Class 6A football teams in the state, the Free State High Firebirds talked about winning a state championship. But this summer, after advancing to last year’s state title game and finishing as the Class 6A runners-up, the Firebirds are doing a lot more than talking about winning a title. They’re working toward making it happen.
Doctor takes liking to triathlon
By Matt Tait
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B1
It’s not that Marc Scarbrough has developed gills or petitioned the Ironman governing body to allow him to use a snorkel during this year’s competition. But the Lawrence-based internal-medicine doctor and part-time triathlete actually has turned his least favorite part of the competitions — the swim — into the element he enjoys the most.
Safina, Kuznetsova paired
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B2
Dinara Safina shanked shots, squandered chances, screamed profanities at herself and still won, setting up an all-Russian final at French Open.
Heights prep Perry Ellis coming to KU camp
By Gary Bedore
June 5, 2009 in print edition on B6
Wichita Heights sophomore Perry Ellis is among 50 players who will attend Bill Self’s Kansas University Elite Camp.
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