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12:19 a.m.
The 2009 Relay For Life of Douglas County started off with survivors leading the way to the track under an arch of balloons. Teams participated in the 12-hour event by walking around the track to celebrate cancer survivors, support current patients, and remember loved ones. Walk builds strength among cancer survivors, supporters
By Nick Nelson
June 13, 2009 in print edition on 1B
Tina Yates and Debbie Bott walk for their mothers. The co-chairs of the 2009 Relay for Life of Douglas County said they are not unlike any of the other hundreds of supporters who were walking around the South Junior High Track on Friday night, which was surrounded by luminarias to honor and remember those affected by cancer.
6:00 a.m.
Cecelia Mora-Benimon watches her 2-year-old daughter, Essence, play. Mora-Benimon participated in a Family Promise program that helped her get a two-bedroom house. Family Promise assists homeless families who will graduate into permanent housing. Program helps homeless get back on their feet
By Shaun Hittle
June 14, 2009 in print edition on 1A
Cecelia Mora-Benimon knew she was homeless. But it took what she calls a “breakdown” moment for it to really sink in.
10:00 a.m.
The check-in line for the Ironman Kansas triathlon was long Saturday at Clinton Lake. Athletes prep for today’s triathlon
By Christine Metz
June 14, 2009 in print edition on 1A
For those preparing to swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles and run 13.1 miles, the breakfast of champions comes in all shapes and sizes.
2:00 p.m.
Dan Lalley checks over Ellie, a sealed lynx spotted tabby from Canada. Lalley was one of the judges for Saturday’s American Cat Fanciers Association’s cat show in Lawrence. Cat judges and breeders travel widely to various shows during cat show season. Show draws cat lovers from across the country
By Shaun Hittle
June 14, 2009 in print edition on 1B
For your average house cat, there are a few universal qualities people desire in their feline companions: Friendliness, playfulness, litter-training and being well-behaved.
6:00 p.m.
Couples dance around the Burger King restaurant at 1107 W. Sixth St., which is better-known as the “BK Lounge” on Monday nights. The event draws 30 to 45 people a week, including a few musicians who play dance numbers. BK Lounge: Senior group turns local Burger King in a weekly honky-tonk joint
By Terry Rombeck
June 14, 2009 in print edition on 1D
Marge Rocker can’t sit still any longer.

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Helicopter dispatched to horse-related accident near Vinland
LJWorld.com staff reports
June 14, 2009
A LifeStar helicopter has been dispatched to Vinland after a report of an accident involving a person on a horse leaving one person seriously injured.
Bell, Wellington take home Ironman crowns
Wellington, Bell snare triathlon titles
By Matt Tait
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B1
The top of the leaderboard at this year’s Ironman 70.3 Kansas had a very foreign flavor to it, as Australia’s Luke Bell and the United Kingdom’s Chrissie Wellington won the event in their respective categories.
Police searching for suspect in Sunday morning burglary
By Asher Fusco
June 14, 2009
Police are seeking a suspect in an aggravated auto burglary and theft reported early Sunday morning in a parking lot near Burger King, 1107 W. Sixth St.
Armed & ready
Local triathlete racing in first half Ironman
By Andrew Hartsock
June 14, 2009 in print edition on C1
A year ago at this time, Meghan Graham was working at the Ironman 70.3 Kansas, helping check in athletes and pitching in during the athletes’ expo.
White rooftops may help slow warming
By David A. Fahrenthold - The Washington Post
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A1
Could climate change be staved off by making the United States look like the set of “Mamma Mia!”?
Nuclear terror would strain sleuths
By Charles J. Hanley - Associated Press Writer
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A1
If the unthinkable happened, would we be left on the day after, as radioactive dust settled, with the unknowable?
Athletes prep for today’s triathlon
By Christine Metz
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A1
For those preparing to swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles and run 13.1 miles, the breakfast of champions comes in all shapes and sizes.
Saying ‘I do’ to a prenup may be a smart money move
By Candice Choi - Associated Press Writer
June 14, 2009 in print edition on E1
If celebrity love lives were morality tales, the prevailing lesson would be: Don’t forget the prenup.
Bankruptcies
June 14, 2009 in print edition on E1
Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection during the week ended Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas, according to court records:
As bear population rises, so do run-ins with people
By Roger Alford - Associated Press Writer
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A8
Bobby Koger was deer hunting on a Kentucky hillside when a black bear gave him the fright of his life.
Moxie advertising gear fuels special interest from collectors
By Terry Kovel
June 14, 2009 in print edition on D8
Moxie, the soft drink that was introduced as a medicine in a Massachusetts drugstore in 1876, used some very early automobiles in advertising campaigns.
BK Lounge: Senior group turns local Burger King in a weekly honky-tonk joint
By Terry Rombeck
June 14, 2009 in print edition on D1
Marge Rocker can’t sit still any longer.
Baby madness
Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida relish in literary success and new film ‘Away We Go’
By Colleen Mastony - Chicago Tribune
June 14, 2009 in print edition on D3
Acclaimed author Dave Eggers and his wife, Vendela Vida, were expecting their first child, and they were doing all the things that first-time parents are apt to do, reading the baby books, setting up the nursery and politely listening to heaps of advice from well-meaning friends and strangers.
U.S. rejects Ahmadinejad’s victory claim
Associated Press
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
The U.S. on Saturday refused to accept hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s claim of a landslide re-election victory in Iran and said it was looking into allegations of election fraud.
What’s news today Election battle, fraud claims turn into street fights in Iran
By Anna Johnson and Brian Murphy - Associated Press Writers
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
Opponents of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad clashed with police in the heart of Iran’s capital Saturday, pelting them with rocks and setting fires in the worst unrest in Tehran in a decade. They accused the hard-line president of using fraud to steal election victory from his reformist rival.
Lincoln stamp: Stolen, found, sold for $431K
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
A rare Abraham Lincoln stamp that was stolen from Indiana in 1967 and surfaced 39 years later in Chicago has sold at auction for more than $430,000.
Umpire ejects crowd during baseball game
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
An umpire has emptied the stands at a high school baseball game, ejecting the entire crowd of more than 100 fans for being unruly.
Six Flags seeks bankruptcy protection
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
The amusement park company Six Flags is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying it needs to reorganize and shed $1.8 billion of debt.
GOP calls Democrats’ climate bill ‘energy tax’
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
Republicans on Saturday slammed a Democratic bill before the House that seeks to address climate change, arguing that it amounts to an energy tax on consumers.
U.S. student says slain woman was friend
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A2
An American student who denies murdering her British roommate testified Saturday that she was shocked by the death of a woman she considered her friend, and said a “crescendo” of police pressure led her to accuse an innocent man.
Logano repeats in Kentucky
Associated Press
June 14, 2009 in print edition on C8
Joey Logano cruised past Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch with 10 laps to go and held on to win Kentucky Speedway’s Nationwide Series race for the second consecutive year Saturday night.
Interleague saves Royals
K.C. upends Reds, 7-4
The Associated Press
June 14, 2009 in print edition on C7
Kansas City beat Cincinnati, 7-4, for its first back-to-back victories since May 17-19.
Raiders drop two at Mizzou Classic
J-W Staff Reports
June 14, 2009 in print edition on C7
The Lawrence Raiders dropped two games in the Mizzou Classic.
Tweaks make triathlon spectator-friendly
J-W Staff Reports
June 14, 2009 in print edition on C6
Triathlon doesn’t necessarily lend itself to spectator-friendliness.
Frederick, a friend, will be missed by all
By Gary Bedore
June 14, 2009 in print edition on C1
In mourning the loss of a mutual friend, Roy Williams and I shared some memories of Bob Frederick on Friday night.
Football camp attracts national prospects
By Tom Keegan
June 14, 2009 in print edition on C1
Years from now, when the names on Saturday’s Super Jayhawk Camp football prospect roster are looked back upon and their football accomplishments are researched, then it can be determined how much talent worked out on the two practice fields southeast of Memorial Stadium.
On the record
By Christine Metz
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B2
A motorcycle accident was reported in the 3200 block of West Ninth Street around 5:30 p.m.
Braun claims victory in Michigan truck race
Associated Press
June 14, 2009 in print edition on C8
Colin Braun took advantage of an unintentional block by a lapped truck to pass Kyle Busch and race to his first NASCAR truck win Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. The 20-year-old Braun gave team owner Jack Roush his 50th truck victory and third in a row at the track closest to his headquarters in Livonia.
Bryant, Jackson close to title
Lakers duo feeds off expectation of winning it all
By Tom Withers - Associated Press Sports Writer
June 14, 2009 in print edition on C5
Like any couple, they’ve had their fair share of ups and downs. They’ve feuded publicly and fought privately. They separated for a year and reunited with an understanding that it was best for both of their careers. They’ve grown older together.
‘Lone wolf’ terrorists harder to stop
By Devlin Barrett and Eileen Sullivan - Associated Press Writers
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A7
An elderly man enters a crowded museum carrying a rifle and begins shooting. A young man in Arkansas pulls the trigger outside a military recruiting office. Another man, suspected to be Scott Roeder, opens fire in a Kansas church.
Slim Jim factory blast caused by gas leak
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A5
An explosion that killed three workers at a North Carolina Slim Jim plant was caused by a natural gas leak that ignited in a room housing vacuum pumps for sealing the snacks, authorities said Saturday.
Drug maker: Swine flu vaccine ready in July
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A5
Specialty drug maker Baxter International Inc. says it’s in “full scale” production of a swine flu vaccine that will be commercially available in July.
Fish toss a go during veterinary visit
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A3
Despite complaints from an animal-rights group, a national veterinary association says Seattle’s famed fishmongers will be tossing dead fish at its Seattle convention next month.
Backers mourn cleric; Taliban claim attacks
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A3
Supporters of a popular moderate cleric mourned his assassination in one of several suicide bombings for which the Taliban claimed responsibility Saturday to retaliate for a Pakistani military offensive against extremists.
Judge: Terrorist can sue over torture memos
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A3
A convicted terrorist can sue a former Bush administration lawyer for drafting the legal theories that led to his alleged torture, a federal judge has ruled. He said he was trying to balance a clash between war and the defense of personal freedoms.
Hospitals wary of Obama’s trims for health care overhaul
By Charles Babington - Associated Press Writer
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A3
President Barack Obama said Saturday he wants to help pay for his health care overhaul by slowing Medicare and Medicaid spending, but hospitals, medical technicians and others are resisting.
Iraqi leaders rally after murder of lawmaker
By Robert H. Reid - Associated Press Writer
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A3
The government Saturday blamed al-Qaida in Iraq for killing a prominent Sunni lawmaker as leaders across the sectarian divide rallied together, deploring the murder and pledging to prevent a new wave of religious violence that once plunged the country to the brink of civil war.
Defying sanctions, N. Korea vows to make more nukes
By Kwang-Tae Kim - Associated Press Writer
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A3
North Korea responded to new U.N. sanctions with more defiance, promising Saturday to step up its nuclear bomb-making program by enriching uranium and threatening war on any country that dares to stop its ships on the high seas.
Career fair to feature more than 100 experts
By Mark Fagan
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B1
Organizers of this week’s Community Career Connection have mixed emotions about putting together a program designed to help jobless Lawrence area residents seek out and find employment.
Restored Tonganoxie fire truck preserves piece of Army history
By Estuardo Garcia
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B1
Al DiSanto sits atop a bright red 1936 Holabird Pumper fire truck. He starts to bring the big 1932 Continental engine to life. He manually slows the distributor before giving the engine a little throttle and adjusting the choke.
Journalism students win Hearst awards
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B3
Kansas University students were among the top finishers in San Francisco recently at the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Journalism Awards national championships.
Mark’s on the Move: Ironman ‘overwhelmed’ by mammoth volunteer effort
Some athletes think setup harder than racing
By Mark Boyle
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B3
A year’s worth of planning and lessons learned from last year are helping organizers of Lawrence’s second Ironman 70.3 Kansas get the course ready.
Show draws cat lovers from across the country
By Shaun Hittle
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B1
For your average house cat, there are a few universal qualities people desire in their feline companions: Friendliness, playfulness, litter-training and being well-behaved.
KDOT studies consider future but lack funding
By Mark Fagan
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B1
State transportation planners are taking a detailed look into the future for one of its busiest areas: the so-called Johnson County Gateway, including areas surrounding the interchanges and connections of Kansas Highway 10, Interstate 35 and Interstate 435.
Program helps homeless get back on their feet
By Shaun Hittle
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A1
Cecelia Mora-Benimon knew she was homeless. But it took what she calls a “breakdown” moment for it to really sink in.
Pratt cowgirl relishes outdoor post
By Kathy Hanks - The Hutchinson News
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B5
Beth Mertens’ weathered hands held the reins of the horse she was riding.
Senators say Sotomayor impresses in interviews
By Julie Hirshfeld Davis - Associated Press Writer
June 14, 2009 in print edition on A4
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has bonded with female senators about her childhood love of Nancy Drew mysteries and shared war stories with the Senate’s former prosecutors about her days in the gritty Manhattan district attorney’s office.
Tiller’s lawyer wary after killing
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B8
A Sedgwick County jury that in April acquitted Dr. George Tiller of violating the state’s abortion laws had a special message for Tiller before they left the courtroom.
As theft rises during recession, stores step up anti-crime methods
By Dan Sewell - Associated Press Writer
June 14, 2009 in print edition on E10
With shoplifting on the rise — including organized teams sweeping through stores and lifting scores of items in minutes — retailers are beefing up plainclothes patrols and video surveillance, and competitors are working together to prevent crime.
Museums ID birds that bring down planes
By Michael Tarm - Associated Press Writer
June 14, 2009 in print edition on E10
When animals are the prime suspects in a whodunit, who gets on the case? In capers where feathers or fur are the smoking guns, the role of CSI is often played by top natural history museums.
Stalled futuristic coal plant gets OK
By Henry C. Jackson - Associated Press Writer
June 14, 2009 in print edition on E10
The Energy Department is moving forward on a futuristic coal-burning power plant in Illinois that the Bush administration had declared dead.
Weapons makers looking overseas
Defense contractors seek business as U.S. cuts back on costs
By Stephen Manning - Associated Press Writer
June 14, 2009 in print edition on E10
Foreign governments looking to kick the tires of fighter jets and cargo planes at this week’s air show in Paris will likely hear a clear message from U.S. defense contractors: We need your business now more than ever.
Mortgages
June 14, 2009 in print edition on E1
The Douglas County register of deeds recorded 142 mortgages in the weekly period ended Monday.
Medicare assistance volunteers sought
June 14, 2009 in print edition on E1
Douglas County Senior Services is seeking volunteers who can educate and assist the public to make informed decisions about Medicare.
People in the news
June 14, 2009 in print edition on D5
Court records: Singer Usher files for divorce
Horoscopes
June 14, 2009 in print edition on D5
For Sunday, June 14: You draw many people’s attention, though on some level you might prefer peace and quiet. How you establish these unique boundaries this year could define much in the near future. Your work demands a lot of attention and focus. You will excel. Your instincts are often right-on with higher-ups. You have a strong sense of timing as well. If you are single, carefully check out someone you meet. He or she might not be all you think or what he or she suggests. If you are attached, your relationship will benefit from frequent timeouts and weekends together. Nourish your bond.
Clothing costs
By Bill Mitchell
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B7
To the editor: Item: “The city spent $45,411.72 to buy work boots and jeans for public works, parks and utility department employees.” (Journal-World, May 26)
Reagan actions
By Paul Fairchild
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B7
To the editor: For Cal Thomas, the individual American is suffering, since the election of President Obama, a loss of liberty at the hands of a “larger, more intrusive and costlier government.”
Water problem
By Pete Anderson
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B7
To the editor: For those of us that live in Indian Hills and use 27th Street, there is always a water run-off problem at the Knollbrook development corner, which results in BIG chuck holes.
Hate, racism still find fertile ground in U.S.
By Leonard Pitts Jr.
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B7
“Them Jews aren’t going to let President Obama talk to me.” — the Rev. Jeremiah Wright
Textbooks may be next iconic loss
By David Shribman
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B7
The auto industry is on life support, banks are almost nationalized, investment houses are gasping for breath, retailers are struggling. So it may not surprise you to learn that another hardy perennial of society is teetering. Bid farewell to the textbook.
Courts should rein in executive excess
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B6
“We,” said Queen Victoria, employing the royal plural, “are not amused.” “We,” said the Treasury Department on Tuesday, relishing the royal prerogatives it exercises nowadays, “are gratified that not a single court that reviewed this matter, including the U.S. Supreme, found any fault whatsoever with the handling of this matter by either Chrysler or the U.S. government.”
State races likely to reflect on Obama
By David Broder
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B6
It was probably inevitable that the elections for governor, taking place in November in New Jersey and Virginia, would be seen by many people outside those states as a referendum on Barack Obama’s performance as president.
Ties that bind: Longtime tradition takes a fashion hit
By Brenna Hawley & Terry Rombeck
June 14, 2009
Most of the neckties in Brad Finkeldei’s closet are getting pretty lonely. He has about 50, but he’s only worn about 10 of them in the past year.
Breaking the habit
New federal legislation may be the important next step in reducing America’s tobacco use.
J-W Editorials
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B6
There may be a few Americans out there who really enjoy their cigarette habit, but by far the majority will tell you they wish they could quit.
100 years ago: Haskell celebrates 25th birthday
June 14, 2009
From the Lawrence Daily World for June 14, 1909: Haskell Institue is having perhaps the most glorious week in its history as the school, its officials and alumni and former students celebrate the school’s 25th birthday
25 years ago: City tentative in approval of rehabilitation rental property program
June 14, 2009
Worried about an extra load on staff time, the city commission gave only half-hearted approval for the Community Development Department to pursue a new program aimed at rehabilitation rental property for low-income tenants.
40 years ago: City, county law enforcement gain jurisdiction over campus
June 14, 2009
Kansas Atty. Gen. Kent Frizzell gave officers from city police and county sheriff officers full jurisdiction in dealing with any damaging or violent campus disturbances. The powers of other law enforcement people also were broadened as anti-war trouble continued to spread across the nation.
Ninth-grader self-publishes first book in four-part series
By Terry Rombeck
June 14, 2009
It started off as simple imagination. “In sixth grade, I started getting pictures of characters in my mind,” Katie Guyot says. “I didn’t have the motivation to write it down yet.”
Tour des Fleurs: Lawrence event promises sampling of garden delights
By Jennifer Smith
June 14, 2009 in print edition on D8
Escape the beginning of summer with cool, serene garden hideaways, bubbling waterfalls, stone accents and an inside look at area garden centers during the second annual Tour des Fleurs.
Silverdocs honors filmmaker Albert Maysles
Ellen McCarthy/The Washington Post
June 14, 2009
For more than 50 years, Albert Maysles has been producing some of the nation’s most searing, memorable documentaries.
Poet’s Showcase: Thinking Green
Herman Hallberg
June 14, 2009 in print edition on D3
Can’t you just see it, Old Glory flying the red, white and green,
‘Pop Apocalypse’ paints catastrophic events in comedic strokes
Margaret Wappler/Los Angeles Times
June 14, 2009
It doesn’t take a paranoid mind to fret over our state of hyper-marketing.
Baby madness: Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida relish in literary success and new film ‘Away We Go’
Colleen Mastony/Chicago Tribune
June 14, 2009
Acclaimed author Dave Eggers and his wife, Vendela Vida, were expecting their first child, and they were doing all the things that first-time parents are apt to do, reading the baby books, setting up the nursery and politely listening to heaps of advice from well-meaning friends and strangers.
Behind the Lens: Fancy camera isn’t always necessary
By Mike Yoder
June 14, 2009 in print edition on D4
This week I’ll make a detour from exploring visual devices to reiterate a point about photography in general.
Boomer Girl Diary: Reunion rules play out a lot like kindergarten
By Cathy Hamilton
June 14, 2009 in print edition on D1
Remember that old Robert Fulghum essay and best-selling book, “All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten?”
NBA’s one-and-done rule has to go
By Andrea Adelson - The Orlando Sentinel
June 14, 2009 in print edition on C2
Dwight Howard never did it. Neither did Kobe Bryant, Rashard Lewis nor Andrew Bynum.
Freddy’s integrity inspiring
By Andrew Hartsock
June 14, 2009 in print edition on C1
As soon as I started working at the Journal-World, I encountered a couple of local titans.
Wheel Genius: Road work set for this week
By Mark Fagan
June 14, 2009 in print edition on B5
Major road projects scheduled for the coming week.
The Edge
June 14, 2009
• ‘Die for You’ (Books) • Elvis Costello (Music) • ‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ (DVD)
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