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Re-turfing at Memorial Stadium The day in photos, June 9, 2009
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Have you ever considered donating bone marrow?

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12:00 a.m.
Tempered spirits: It’s five o’clock somewhere, but has the party moved on?
By Cathy Hamilton, Sophia Maines
June 8, 2009
“It’s five o’clock somewhere!” That’s the rallying cry for the time-honored tradition called happy hour, a ritual in which colleagues, friends or perfect strangers convene after work at a local pub or restaurant to relax over their favorite libations.
6:00 a.m.
State Treasurer Dennis McKinney, left, talks to John Peck, Lawrence, about Greensburg and the town's rebuilding efforts after the town was largely destroyed by a tornado in May 2007. McKinney spoke at the Lawrence Rotary club Monday, June 8, 2009 at the Lawrence Holidome. More economic hits coming for education, treasurer says
By George Diepenbrock
June 8, 2009 in print edition on 5A
The state treasurer warned Monday that public schools and higher education could be hit hard by more budget cuts in coming months.
10:00 a.m.
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. Childhood friends plan ultimate road trip: Europe to Mongolia in a tiny, tiny car
By Shaun Hittle
June 8, 2009 in print edition on 1A
After earning his degree from Kansas University in May, Lawrence native Andrew Schmidt wasn’t ready to join his fellow graduates in sending out résumés to potential employers.
2:00 p.m.
Emergency crews work to rescue a trapped individual from the Kansas River Friday at the Bowersock Dam. Victim of near-drowning in fair condition
By Jesse Fray, Janet Reid
4:38 p.m., June 8, 2009 Updated 9:48 p.m. in print edition on 3A
A 14-year-old Lawrence boy who was pulled from the raging waters of the Kansas River Friday afternoon is in fair condition at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., a hospital spokeswoman said.
6:00 p.m.
Lawrence High School Students board buses in this 2009 photo. Board cuts $355K more from schools
By Lindsey Slater
June 9, 2009 in print edition on 5A
The Lawrence school board cut another $355,000 from its 2009-2010 budget at its meeting Monday night, bringing the grand total of reductions to more than $2.5 million.

All stories

Local auto dealer ‘going to go forward’
By Mark Fagan
June 9, 2009
Junior Brubeck is down to his last new Chrysler vehicle — a 2009 Dodge Ram quad-cab pickup, one equipped “with every possible option we build on it.”
Lawrence resident’s bone marrow donation gives girl second chance at life
By Karrey Britt
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A1
Lawrence resident Lynn Wilson-Bruce was in Kansas City seven years ago when she and her sister heard a plea on the radio.
Rare books at KU’s Watson Library targeted by vandals
By Jesse Fray
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A1
Thieves are ripping off Kansas University’s Watson Library, tearing apart books filled with ancient and expensive artwork, taking what’s valuable and leaving destruction behind.
Area resident’s case highlights need for bone marrow donations
By Karrey Britt
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A1
Finding a potential match was a concern among doctors when James Kelley, of Pomona, was diagnosed with leukemia in August 2001. He has a mixed heritage of mainly American Indian and Irish. His sister wasn’t a match, so he turned to the registry.
Budget cuts mean shorter hours at court clerk’s office
By George Diepenbrock
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B10
The state budget crisis is about to make it a little more inconvenient to conduct business in Douglas County District Court.
Topeka man enters plea in sexual assault case
By Janet Reid
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A4
A Topeka man accused of raping a woman in Lawrence in January has entered a plea to a lesser charge in Douglas County District Court.
City looks at stiffer fees, fines
Nature Center, wading pool may charge admission starting next year
By Chad Lawhorn
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A3
Users of the city’s Prairie Park Nature Center and the South Park Wading Pool likely will be asked to help the city’s budget a dollar at a time.
Wichita man arrested in connection with home, auto burglaries
By Jesse Fray
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A4
Lawrence police arrested an 18-year-old Wichita man Tuesday for a number of burglaries and thefts in northwest Lawrence, police said.
Police investigating report of armed robbery at west Lawrence sandwich shop
By Janet Reid
04:36 p.m., June 9, 2009 Updated 04:55 p.m. in print edition on A4
Incident happened at Mr. Goodcents in west Lawrence shortly before 4 p.m.
County Commission to meet in Baldwin City
By George Diepenbrock
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Douglas County Commission will meet at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday at the Baldwin City Library, 800 Seventh St.
National Science Foundation grant awarded to KU project
By Andy Hyland
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A3
Additional federal stimulus dollars are flowing into Kansas University.
Judge dismisses KU lawsuit
By George Diepenbrock
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B10
A Douglas County judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Kansas University and former Provost David Shulenburger related to the 2004 firing of the longtime director at Spencer Museum of Art.
24th annual Tonganoxie Days set for Saturday
By Shawn Linenberger
02:00 p.m., June 9, 2009 Updated 12:59 a.m. in print edition on A4
The vendors are coming, the vendors are coming. This Saturday will be the 24th annual Tonganoxie Days, which will feature several activities throughout the Leavenworth County community.
Tonganoxie youth recovering from swine flu
By Shawn Linenberger
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B10
No further cases of swine flu have been reported in Leavenworth County since a Tonganoxie youth recently was diagnosed with the virus.
Former Jayhawk Morrison named to all-star team
J-W Staff Reports
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B5
Former Jayhawk Erik Morrison was named to the South Atlantic League All-Star team this week.
KU-Southern Miss football start time moved up
Game will begin at 11 a.m.
J-W Staff Reports
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B5
FSN has changed the start time of the Kansas-Southern Miss football game on Sept. 26, moving it up to 11 a.m.
Tiller’s family says Wichita abortion clinic to close permanently
By Scott Rothschild
10:53 a.m., June 9, 2009 Updated 05:07 p.m. in print edition on A1
The family of slain abortion provider Dr. George Tiller announced Tuesday that Tiller’s women’s health clinic in Wichita would be shut down permanently.
Kansas high school graduation rates rise, according to new report
Associated Press
June 9, 2009
A new report says Kansas’ high school graduation rate rose from 1996 to 2006 and stayed above the national average.
Severe thunderstorm watches, warnings canceled for Douglas, surrounding counties
Leavenworth and Wyandotte under flash flood watch
LJWorld.com staff reports
08:38 a.m., June 9, 2009 Updated 01:22 p.m.
The National Weather Service has canceled the severe thunderstorm watch that was to be in effect until 3 p.m. for Douglas, Shawnee and Jefferson counties. Leavenworth, Wyandotte and Johnson counties are under a flash flood watch until 7 a.m. Wednesday.
Woodland confident qualifier
By Tom Keegan
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B1
Former Jayhawk Gary Woodland qualified for the U.S. Open.
For KU football, summer grueling
Jayhawks’ conditioning gets under way
By Dugan Arnett
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B1
Kansas University’s tough football summer conditioning program is under way.
Taylor gives digits to KU basketball freshman
By Jesse Newell
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B1
Kansas sophomore Tyshawn Taylor will wear No. 10 this season, allowing newcomer Elijah Johnson to wear No. 15.
Potential envoys offer to assist with journalists’ release
By William Foreman and Matthew Lee - Associated Press Writers
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A8
The sentencing of two American journalists to 12 years’ hard labor in North Korea sets the stage for possible negotiations with the reclusive nation for their release — perhaps involving an envoy from the United States.
Jet’s vertical stabilizer, 8 more bodies found
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A2
Search crews recovered the vertical stabilizer from the tail section of an Air France airliner that went down in the Atlantic, Brazil’s air force said Monday — a key find that could help locate the black boxes and determine why the jet crashed.
Prepare for stiffer fees and fines
By Chad Lawhorn
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A1
Lawrence residents should not expect a higher property tax bill from City Hall, but they should prepare for higher fees and fines for everything from speeding to golf.
Pressure’s on: Doctors fear more children living with undetected cardiovascular problems
The Baltimore Sun
June 9, 2009 in print edition on C1
Va’Sean Duvall is a skinny 17-year-old who stays busy with an after-school job, choir rehearsals and school drama productions.
Mother doubts teen daughter’s reasons to start taking birth control pills
By Dr. Wes Crenshaw and Kelly Kelin
June 9, 2009 in print edition on C1
My 15-year-old daughter has had problems with regular periods for some time.
Horoscopes
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B8
For Wednesday, June 10: This year, you rapidly rip through many different concepts. You could be changing your mind without realizing it. Your ability to process and consider multiple ideas will change mainly because of a partnership or several key relationships. If you are single, a relationship increases in significance. If you are attached, the two of you spend a lot of time together.
Some sports questions to ponder
By Bill Dwyre - Los Angeles Times
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B2
Newspapers have cut back. We used to run a feature in the sports section called Questions and Answers. Today, you just get questions:
Daly fails to qualify for U.S. Open
Duval, Lehman, Hayes among those who made it
The Associated Press
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B2
John Daly makes his return to the PGA Tour this week. His return to the U.S. Open will have to wait at least another year.
Jayhawks await baseball draft
J-W Staff Reports
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B3
No Kansas University baseball players are likely to have their names called during the first day of the free-agent draft.
LHS golfers shine in sectional
J-W Staff Reports
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B3
Three members of this year’s Lawrence High golf team fared well in a Kansas Junior Golf Association, Northeast Section, event at Eagle Bend.
Former Jayhawks to play in fundraiser
J-W Staff Reports
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B1
Several former KU basketball players will play in the Rock Chalk Roundball Classic.
‘Mental’ stint marks sad coincidence
By Kevin McDonough
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B6
Television schedules are no strangers to sad coincidences. At the time this column was filed, Fox had scheduled an episode of “Mental” (8 p.m., Fox) guest-starring David Carradine as a patient whose condition inspires Dr. Jack to undertake some seriously old-school and unorthodox methods.
People in the news
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B6
Wearing a camouflage suit and tie, Stephen Colbert took his show to Baghdad to entertain U.S. soldiers in Iraq. For openers, President Barack Obama appeared by video to thank the troops. “You’re welcome,” the mock pundit answered.
Roberts visits KU Cancer Center
By Andy Hyland
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B8
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts said Monday that he would be a “cheerleader” for the Kansas University Cancer Center’s effort to gain National Cancer Institute designation.
No ‘nest egg’?
By Kendall Simmons
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A7
To the editor: Dolph’s latest idea takes the cake.
Wrong change
By David Reynolds
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A7
To the editor: The author of the June 6 Public Forum letter titled “Time for change” blames America’s problems as a discreet event starting with President Bush, justifies President Obama’s actions and objects to disagreement with those actions.
Hometown talent
By Markie and Peter Bieri
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A7
To the editor: Thursday night, a group of us gracefully aging baby boomers had the pleasure of watching Lisa Donnelly perform at the Granada Theater.
OAS must insist on change in Cuba
By Andres Oppenheimer
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A7
The 34-country Organization of American States’ historic decision to lift its 1962 suspension of Cuba was the easy part. Now comes the real challenge: getting the OAS to demand that Cuba’s dictatorship abide by the group’s democracy clauses before the island can rejoin the organization.
Closed KTEC
If all is well with Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp., its leaders should quit acting like they have something to hide.
J-W Editorials
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A7
One of the consistent criticisms of Tracy Taylor, who has resigned as president and CEO of the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corp., was his lack of communication, even secrecy, about the agency’s operation.
Price of entry iPhone is lowered to $99
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A8
Apple Inc. slashed the entry price for an iPhone in half and lowered some laptops by $300 Monday, the company’s first dramatic price cuts since the recession began a year and a half ago.
Court rejects challenge to ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A8
The Supreme Court refused on Monday to hear a legal challenge to the Pentagon’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, a decision that allows the Obama administration to continue its slow, back-burner response to liberal activists who want gays to serve openly in the military.
Liquor stores to be open Sundays
By Estuardo Garcia
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A5
Tonganoxie liquor stores may now have their doors open on Sunday.
Lemonade stands raise $87,000
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A5
Volunteers raised more than $87,000 to fund research into childhood cancer by selling cups of lemonade over the weekend as part of the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation regional event.
Board cuts $355K more from schools
By Lindsey Slater
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A5
The Lawrence school board cut another $355,000 from its 2009-2010 budget at its meeting Monday night, bringing the grand total of reductions to more than $2.5 million.
Obama repackages stimulus plans with old promises
By Brett J. Blackledge and Matt Apuzzo - Associated Press Writers
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A2
President Barack Obama assured the nation his recovery plan was on track Monday, scrambling to calm Americans unnerved by unemployment rates still persistently rising nearly four months after he signed the biggest economic stimulus in history.
Gingrich urges inclusion at fundraiser
By Ben Evans - Associated Press Writer
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A2
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Monday urged some 2,000 Republican party loyalists to stand up for GOP principles but to be inclusive as the party tries to retake the majority.
FBI defends use of informants in mosques
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A2
FBI Director Robert Mueller on Monday defended the agency’s use of informants within U.S. mosques, despite complaints from Muslim organizations that worshippers and clerics are being targeted instead of possible terrorists.
Officials: Woman cut open, infant taken
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A2
A woman accused of killing her pregnant friend is believed to have cut open the 21-year-old’s abdomen to take her baby and pass it off as her own, investigators said Monday.
Sotomayor limps to visits on broken ankle
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A2
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor hobbled through a packed day of meetings on Capitol Hill Monday after breaking her ankle in an early morning airport stumble, then boarding a flight from New York to Washington to visit senators who will vote on her confirmation.
Democrats said to favor insurance requirement
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A2
Senior House Democrats drafting health care legislation are considering slapping an unspecified financial penalty on anyone who refuses to purchase affordable health insurance, a key committee chairman said Monday.
On the record
By Asher Fusco
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 35-year-old Lawrence man reported Friday the theft of a laptop and a cell phone from his home.
Probation given in shooting case
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A4
A Douglas County judge has ordered two years of intensive probation for Samantha Schumock, 19, Lawrence, in connection with an incident in which gunshots were fired in an east Lawrence neighborhood.
Commodities
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B7
Chicago Board of Trade: Agriculture futures were mixed Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Supreme Court blocks Chrysler sale
By Justin Hyde and Greg Gardner - Detroit Free Press
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B7
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked the sale of Chrysler LLC’s assets to a new partnership with Fiat SpA, the first unexpected delay in the automaker’s bankruptcy stage-managed by the Obama administration.
Homeowner details own mortgage meltdown
By Michelle Singletary
June 9, 2009 in print edition on B7
It hadn’t even hit the bookstores before this month’s Color of Money Book Club selection, “Busted,” set off a flurry of Internet conversations.
Pump patrol
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.45 at several locations.
Brownback names campaign co-chairs
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A3
U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., has named the campaign co-chairs for his gubernatorial bid.
U.S. 59 bridge project closes North 1 Road
June 9, 2009 in print edition on A3
Construction of a new freeway has closed the southernmost rural road in Douglas County.
Election undercuts Hezbollah, gives boost to Obama
By Zeina Karam - Associated Press Writer
June 9, 2009 in print edition on C8
A pro-Western coalition won Lebanon’s parliamentary elections Monday, dealing a major setback to the Iranian-backed Hezbollah and giving a boost to Barack Obama’s Middle East peace policy.
Selected banks to return bailout money
June 9, 2009 in print edition on C8
Banks have been eager to pay back bailout money almost since the moment they first accepted it. Now the government is deciding which banks can return the cash — at the risk of setting up a system of winners and losers.
Children should wear sunglasses when outside
McClatchy Newspapers
June 9, 2009 in print edition on C1
Just as parents want to protect their children from skin cancer by putting sunscreen on them, parents should protect children’s eyes by getting them in the habit of wearing sunglasses outdoors, says Steven Schiff, an optometrist in Deer Park, N.Y.
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