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Katie Reynolds, 15, is pictured with her mother, Carol Reynolds, in their Lawrence home. Carol says that she is not too restrictive of Katie’s Internet surfing but won’t allow her to have a Myspace account because of the potential for predators

Charlie Simpson, 3, plays with his mother, Pamela Simpson, outside their Eudora home

Anngelique Haggerty will graduate from Lawrence High School today. Haggerty, who loves to read, was a student library assistant and an excellent physics student at LHS

A large window provides a bright backdrop to silhouette a diver and judges during a swim meet

This photo uses the bright sky as a backdrop. Setting the camera to underexpose the scene, only the outline and forms of leaves and pigeons remain in this silhouette photograph

Texas' Michael Torres, left, slides safely home to score behind Kansas catcher Buck Afenir, right, in the fifth inning during a Big 12 baseball tournament game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May 21, 2009. Texas won the game 9-3

Nick Wood, a 1996 graduate of lawrence high and current LHS business teacher, is introduced as the new girls basketball coach Thursday at LHS. Wood takes over the program from Kristin Mallory, who resigned after eight seasons and more than 100 wins

Paulette Breithaupt, right, kindergarten teacher at Sunset Hill School, is congratulated by Karen Vespestad, director of grants and board services for the Lawrence school district and Breithaupt’s neighbor, after Breithaupt received a $10,000 Bobs’ Award

A passerby stops at 14th Street and Jayhawk Boulevard to observe as artist Patrick Dougherty, from Chapel Hill, N.C., builds a stick house around an elm tree on the Kansas University campus

Artist Patrick Dougherty, right, works on a stick house that he’s constructing on the KU campus near Spooner Hall. The project uses 6,000 pounds of maple and dogwood saplings

Patrick Dougherty is working to create this project at 14th Street and Jayhawk Boulevard. The stick house wraps itself around an elm tree. It will eventually stand 25 feet tall

This sculpture by Patrick Dougherty will be 25 feet tall. The project uses 6,000 pounds of maple and dogwood saplings

Patrick Dougherty is working to create this project at 14th Street and Jayhawk Boulevard. The stick house wraps itself around an elm tree. It will eventually stand 25 feet tall

Recipients of the Lawrence Kiwanis Club’s Substantial Citizen Award, from left, Brower and Mary Burchill and Bill Myers, were honored Thursday at the Lawrence Country Club

LHS seniors come together with coach Matt Anderson following their 2-0 loss to Washburn Rural on Thursday in Topeka

Lawrence High junior forward Kaley Tesdahi and Washburn Rural senior defender Allison Babcock fight for control during the second half Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Washburn Rural High School. The Lions were defeated 2-0

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In wake of settlement, Boardwalk Apartment owners asking tenants to leave quickly: By Jesse Fray; May 19, 2009 in print edition on 3A; The owners of Boardwalk Apartments are asking all tenants to quickly leave their apartment complex, so they can do “something different” with it, an attorney said Tuesday.

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6:00 a.m.

Fourth of July fireworks returning to downtown Lawrence: By Chad Lawhorn; May 20, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Lawrence’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show is making a return to Downtown Lawrence.

Video: 4th of July festival returns to town
Poll: Where is the best place to view a Fourth of July fireworks display in Lawrence?

2:00 p.m.

Douglas County pays $5,000 for flyover to collect rooftop images: By Jesse Fray; May 20, 2009 in print edition on 3A; Douglas County leaders spent $5,000 on a photo opportunity that’s intended to save future tax dollars.

Video: County uses copter to snap aerial shots

6:00 p.m.

All In: Chuck Mead returns to Lawrence playing a ‘Journeyman’s Wager’ as a solo artist: By Richard Gintowt; May 20, 2009 in print edition on 1C; After many years as a Lawrence townie, Chuck Mead jumped ship for Nashville. His hillbilly outfit BR-549 signed to Arista Records in 1995 and spent the next decade touring the world and becoming a minor superstar. Mead caught up with us via phone from the road. Included in the podcast are portions of tracks from the new album…

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FSHS senior plans to pursue automotive interests: By Lindsey Slater; May 21, 2009; Free State and Lawrence High seniors head out into the real world on Sunday. One Free State senior is driving forward with his love of cars and heading to North Carolina.
Seven-year-old bicyclist hit by truck in Baldwin City, flown to hospital: By Janet Reid; 06:37 p.m., May 21, 2009 Updated 10:04 p.m. in print edition on A4; Emergency crews are responding to the scene of two separate accidents in Baldwin City.
Federal magistrate orders Yellow House owner into custody: By George Diepenbrock; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A4; A federal magistrate judge has revoked the bond of a Lawrence man who sent a blast e-mail last month criticizing federal prosecutors and Lawrence police officers.
Health Care Access hopes to relocate near Lawrence Memorial Hospital: By Karrey Britt; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A3; A clinic that provides medical care for uninsured Douglas County residents is in critical need of space and the community’s help.
Summer road project to smooth out Ninth Street between Iowa and Tennessee streets: By Mark Fagan; 03:34 p.m., May 21, 2009 Updated 04:09 p.m.; Ninth Street is about to get an overhaul designed to preserve the road, keep drivers from running into one another and — perhaps most noticeable of all — smooth out the irritating rumble strip that runs downhill toward downtown Lawrence.
Human Relations Commission to participate in forum on transgender discrimination: Panel considering proposed law seeks information on transgendered; By Chad Lawhorn; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A1; A proposed city ordinance that would legally protect transgendered individuals from discrimination in Lawrence needs more study but is promising, the leader of the city board overseeing discrimination law said.
Regents say Legislatures’ budget cuts will force tuition increases: By Andy Hyland; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A3; Kansas University proposed to the Board of Regents on Thursday an increase of 4 percent in its standard tuition rates for Kansas residents, and a 6 percent for incoming freshmen on its guaranteed tuition compact.
Potentially poisonous snake spotted near Haskell; officials urge caution: By Jesse Fray; 03:18 p.m., May 21, 2009 Updated 08:15 a.m. in print edition on A1; Haskell Indian Nations University officials are asking people to use caution on the west side of campus and in locations west of the campus, after a biologist spotted a potentially poisonous snake in the area.
FINAL: No. 5 Texas takes down KU, 9-3: By Dugan Arnett; 02:44 p.m., May 21, 2009 Updated 06:41 p.m.; The Jayhawks lost their second straight game at the Big 12 tournament in Oklahoma City.
Jaycees to fire test shells Sunday in preparation for fireworks show: By Chad Lawhorn; May 21, 2009; Lawrence residents will hear some big booms on Sunday night.
Report critical of decision to give extra funds to Community Living Opportunities: By Scott Rothschild; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A1; The state said it will re-evaluate the increased funding given to a politically connected nonprofit organization that helps Kansans with developmental disabilities in Johnson and Douglas counties.
Minnis finds way to win: By Tom Keegan; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B1; Albert Minnis didn’t have his best stuff, but he found a way to pitch Lawrence High past Free State.
People in the news: May 21, 2009 in print edition on B8; Wayne Allwine, the actor who voiced Mickey Mouse for more than 30 years, has died.
‘New frugality’ may be just a recession fad: By Michelle Singletary; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B9; A Time magazine cover this spring featured a glass jar partially filled with coins labeled “The New Frugality.”
Vick released from prison: May 21, 2009 in print edition on B2; Michael Vick is out of prison and headed home, broke and reviled for running a vicious dogfighting ring, but hopeful for a second chance at his once-charmed life as a star NFL quarterback.
Catholic Church shamed by Irish abuse report; victims call investigation incomplete: By Shawn Pogatchnik - Associated Press Writer; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A2; After a nine-year investigation, a commission published a damning report Wednesday on decades of rapes, humiliation and beatings at Catholic Church-run reform schools for Ireland’s castaway children.
City taking steps on med gas inspections: By Chad Lawhorn; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A1; City leaders took another step Wednesday to address inspection issues that have emerged following a medical gas accident that left a Tonganoxie youth seriously injured.
Local art gallery nominated for award: May 21, 2009 in print edition on B9; Diane’s Artisan Gallery of Lawrence, 801 1/2 Mass., has been selected as a nominee in NICHE magazine’s 2009 Top Retailer Awards in the top retailer category.
KU baseball has rough road to title game: By Dugan Arnett; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B5; Kansas University hasn’t been eliminated from the Big 12 tournament title, but the Jayhawks need some help.
Orlando stuns Cleveland: Associated Press; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B6; LeBron James chewed on his fingernails as he talked quietly with Mo Williams in the corner of Cleveland’s muted locker room.
KU squanders chances in Big 12 opener: By Dugan Arnett; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B1; Kansas stranded 12 runners in a 5-4 loss to Kansas State in the Big 12 baseball tournament.
FSHS comes up short: By Chuck Woodling; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B3; Free State lamented a couple of close plays in a 2-1 baseball loss to Lawrence High.
Church nominated for historic distinction: By Christine Metz; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B10; The Plymouth Congregational Church building has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places.
LHS soccer faces familiar foe: Rural: J-W Staff Reports; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B3; Lawrence High will meet Washburn Rural for a berth to the Class 6A state girls soccer tournament.
K-State contesting deal with Prince: Associated Press; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B2; Kansas State University filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging a secret deal between former athletic director Bob Krause and ex-football coach Ron Prince that would pay Prince $3.2 million in deferred compensation between 2015 and 2020.
Man who crashed into City Hall sentenced: May 21, 2009 in print edition on A4; A Wichita man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for driving his car through Wichita’s City Hall.
County appoints attorney to board: May 21, 2009 in print edition on A4; Douglas County commissioners Wednesday night unanimously appointed attorney Kenzie Singleton to serve a three-year term on the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission.
Basehor administrator contract not renewed: May 21, 2009 in print edition on A4; Basehor City Administrator Carl Slaugh, who has overseen the city’s operations for three years, has resigned after City Council members failed to take action on renewing his contract earlier this week.
Children’s league to offer networking class: May 21, 2009 in print edition on A4; Kansas Children’s Service League will offer a kinship networking class June 1 for relatives raising children.
Juvenile jails prepare for outbreak: By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A4; Authorities in charge of Kansas’ 358 youth inmates have geared up for the possibility of a swine flu outbreak at the state’s three juvenile correctional facilities.
Our Town Sports: May 21, 2009 in print edition on B6; KSA Blaze Champs: Kansas Soccer Academy U-12 Blaze won the B Division of the Governor’s Cup in Topeka. Team members are Kyle Berkley, Jakob Burdett, Garrett Cruce, Finn Dobbs, Austin Dominguez, Carson Gilliland, Brennan Occhipinto, Seamus Ryan, Chas Sedlock, Sam Stephens, Kyle Vogelsang and Buzz Walter. The coach is Matt Donnelly.
Indians, Wood avoid re-run, hold off Royals: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B1; Unlike the previous night, Cleveland held onto a lead and beat the Royals, 6-5.
Car bomb blast kills 41: May 21, 2009 in print edition on A7; A car bomb exploded Wednesday near several restaurants in a Shiite neighborhood of northwest Baghdad, killing 41 people and injuring more than 70, police and hospital officials said.
Police: Mother, son who fled chemo may head to Mexico: By Amy Forliti and Patrick Condon - Associated Press Writers; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A2; A courtroom clash between medicine and faith took a criminal turn, with police around the country on the lookout Wednesday for a Minnesota mother who fled with her cancer-stricken 13-year-old son rather than consent to chemotherapy.
Beer tax on tap for health care?: May 21, 2009 in print edition on A2; Joe Six-Pack may have to hand over nearly $2 more for a case of beer to help provide health insurance for all.
Senate votes to block Guantanamo shutdown: May 21, 2009 in print edition on A2; In a rare, bipartisan defeat for President Barack Obama, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to keep the prison at Guantanamo Bay open for the foreseeable future and forbid the transfer of any detainees to facilities in the United States.
Junta closes hearing for Nobel laureate: May 21, 2009 in print edition on A2; The Myanmar government went back to barring reporters and diplomats from Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial today, a day after briefly allowing them inside the courtroom for the first time, an official said.
Missle tested has range to hit Israel: May 21, 2009 in print edition on A2; Iran tested its longest-range solid-fuel missile Wednesday — a launch that displayed Tehran’s reach and burnished the president’s hardline reputation ahead of next month’s election.
4 arrested in plot to bomb NYC temple: May 21, 2009 in print edition on A2; The FBI arrested four men Wednesday in what authorities called a plot to detonate a bomb outside a Jewish temple and to shoot military planes with guided missiles.
Monarchs get radio tags: High hopes pinned on tiny creatures; By Annalise Flynn; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A1; History was made Wednesday in Lawrence, and it was all due to some winged visitors making their way through town.
Pump patrol: May 21, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.17 at Presto, 602 W. Ninth St.
Library’s Summer Reading Program to begin: By Brianne Pfannenstiel; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B10; Joyce Steiner, youth services coordinator for the Lawrence Public Library, is excited for the library’s annual Summer Reading Program to begin next week.
Big changes in store for credit card holders: By Anne Flaherty - Associated Press Writer; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B9; Every American with a credit card will see sweeping changes in the market, with limits on sudden hikes in interest rates that drive consumers deeper into debt. Even cardholders who pay off their balance each month may face new annual fees or lose out on lucrative rewards programs.
Century-old Kansas banks plan to merge: May 21, 2009 in print edition on B9; Two century-old banks in northeast Kansas will merge in July.
CPA candidates pass initial examination: May 21, 2009 in print edition on B9; Kansas Board of Accountancy announces area candidates who successfully passed the computerized examination in the January/February 2009 exam window.
Commodities: May 21, 2009 in print edition on B9; Chicago Board of Trade: Agriculture futures were higher Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Panic attacks U.S. values: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A9; Like the Mounties, they finally got their men. And all it took was three years, three trials and millions of taxpayer dollars. At that price, you’d like to feel a certain satisfaction from last week’s guilty verdict against five men from inner-city Miami who stood accused of conspiring with al-Qaida to launch terrorist attacks in this country. You’d like to feel you’d seen justice done.
‘Belles’ rings familiar: By Kevin McDonough; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B8; “Southern Belles: Louisville” (9 p.m., SoapNet) is not the most original title in the world. But the truth-in-packaging version, “The UnReal Non-Housewives of Louisville” just didn’t have the right ring.
‘Dark horse’ Allen wins ‘Idol’: By Lynn Elber - Associated Press Writer; May 21, 2009 in print edition on B8; Kris Allen’s smooth vocals and boy-next-door image propelled him to “American Idol” victory Wednesday, turning theatrical powerhouse Adam Lambert into the most unlikely of also-rans.
Horoscopes: May 21, 2009 in print edition on B8; For Thursday, May 21: This year, you make a difference in the outside world and within your immediate circle. You might need/want a lot of time alone to reflect. In truth, you will transform and grow in new ways. If you are single, you meet people with ease. If you are attached, the two of you will gain as a couple by spending more time alone sharing, but also socializing.
Another ‘Slumdog’ star’s home razed: By Erika Kinetz - Associated Press Writer; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A6; The shanty home of another “Slumdog Millionaire” child star was torn down by Mumbai authorities Wednesday as they demolished part of a city slum where she lived.
Prevention post: By Jonathan Cohen and Samantha Schwartz; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A8; To the editor: With the school district poised to make severe cuts to next year’s budget, now is the time to consider what programs are essential.
Bankruptcy causes: By Jerry Harper; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A8; To the editor: The Journal-World recently opined that “credit should be a ‘privilege’ available to people who have a reasonable expectation of using it responsibly.” Implicit in the editorial is the assumption that substantial numbers of the indebted get there by buying things with no idea of how or when they might be able to pay for them.
California voters draw line on taxes: By George Will; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A8; California, the sunny incubator of America’s future, has relished its role as a leading indicator of political trends. Tuesday, it became what it thinks it should be, the center of attention, but not in the way it wants to be.
Savings plan: Every little bit helps when it comes to saving taxpayer money.; J-W Editorials; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A8; The city of Lawrence isn’t likely to save enough on its light bill to justify reducing the local mill levy, but it’s nonetheless encouraging to see officials trying to chip away at unnecessary city spending.
On the record: May 21, 2009 in print edition on A4; A 22-year-old Lawrence man reported Tuesday morning the theft of a car and several other items.
Human touch saved Hubble: By Steven A. Hawley; May 21, 2009 in print edition on A9; The Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionized our understanding of the universe with images unprecedented in scientific value.

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