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Linda Dowding along with her husband, Terry, sells tickets and licenses for Clinton State Park. The job allows them to live at the site on their 325-square-foot RV

Lawrence High's Shane Willoughby (17) slides safe into home and into Firebird catcher Adam Petz (20) to tie the score at 5-5 in the top of the fourth inning

These seven Pinckney School staff members will all be retiring at the end of this school year. Clockwise from front are Becky Spradlin, Carolyn Evers, Lynn Heffley, Janey Greene, Bitsey Patton, Nancy Gill and Janet Reeder

T.J. Everett, 14, plants tomatoes Wednesday, May 12, 2010, in the 4,000-square-foot garden at West Junior High School

West Junior High School students tend to a new garden Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at the school. The students have been hired to not only work in the garden, but sell the produce and promote it. Wednesday was their first day on the job

Diana Wilson and Dan Phelps, garden coordinators for the "Growing Food, Growing West" project, discuss where to plant certain varieties of tomatoes

Haley Parker, graduating from Lawrence High School today, plans to attend Emporia State University to pursue a degree in nursing but also to play basketball for the Hornets

Lawrence High senior Jon Cohen putts on the tenth green Wednesday during the LHS Golf Invitational at Alvamar

Free State senior Connor Klutman tries to coax his putt to the hole on the tenth green Wednesday during the LHS Golf Invitational at Alvamar

Free State senior Connor Klutman tees off on the ninth hole Wednesday during the LHS Golf Invitational at Alvamar

Lawrence High senior Jon Cohen chips one from the edge on the ninth green Wednesday during the LHS Golf Invitational at Alvamar

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Have you attended a city, county or public school meeting in the past 12 months?

Poll results

Response	Percent
No		74%
Yes		25%
Total	492

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6:00 a.m.

EMR Inc., a Lawrence engineering firm, monitors safety in oil spill cleanup: By Mark Fagan; May 12, 2010 in print edition on 3A; A Lawrence-based engineering firm is busy helping a multinational petroleum company clean up — safely — after one of the world’s largest and ongoing oil spills.

Videos: Responding to the Gulf Coast oil spill

6:00 a.m.

Governor to sign tax increase: By Scott Rothschild; May 12, 2010 in print edition on 6A; Reaction came swiftly Tuesday to the $314 million sales tax increase approved by the Kansas Legislature as the 2010 session closed.

2:00 p.m.

City approves special district tax: By Chad Lawhorn; May 12, 2010 in print edition on 1A; City commissioners have opened the door to a new type of tax to be charged at future Lawrence retailers, and a development group along 23rd Street may soon walk through it.

6:00 p.m.

House dressing: Making your own salad dressing at home isn’t as hard as you think: By Sarah Henning; May 12, 2010 in print edition on 1C; Why buy salad dressing from the store when you can have it just as fresh as the salad adorning your plate? Dressings are easy to make and take little more equipment than a whisk or a blender…

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18 apply for seat on Kansas Court of Appeals: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B8; Kansas’ labor secretary and three lower-court judges are seeking a seat on the state Court of Appeals.
Flash flood warning in effect until 2 a.m. Thursday for Douglas County: Severe thunderstorm warnings expire; Staff reports; 08:19 p.m., May 12, 2010 Updated 11:28 p.m.; The National Weather Service has issued a flash flooding warning for Douglas County until 2 a.m.
House fire reported in Lawrence after loud boom: By Mark Boyle; 07:45 p.m., May 12, 2010 Updated 10:29 p.m. in print edition on A4; A house fire near Clinton Parkway was reported Wednesday after neighbors heard a loud boom.
School days winding down for Lawrence seniors: Classes ending soon as final exams and graduations planned; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A3; Seniors in Lawrence are close to wrapping up their high school careers as some will finish with their classes as early as Friday.
75-year-old to boast three KU degrees: By Andy Hyland; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A1; Traute Kohler remembers how the most recent of her adventures began.
Garden sprouts at Douglas County Jail: Inmates earn privileges to work on tending fruit, vegetables; By Shaun Hittle; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A3; Lawrence’s newest community garden is sprouting up in an unlikely place - Douglas County Jail.
Weather-related cancellations for Wednesday: Staff reports; May 12, 2010; Due to inclement weather, some area events have been canceled or postponed.
LHS-Free State baseball game postponed to Friday: J-W Staff Reports; May 12, 2010; The LHS-Free State baseball game has been postponed again.
Officers injured after Topeka traffic stop: The Topeka Capital-Journal; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A4; Two law enforcement officers have been injured in a crash involving at least two vehicles on Interstate 70 in Topeka.
Public meetings set on plan to move homeless shelter to southeast Lawrence: By Chad Lawhorn; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A4; Efforts to relocate the local homeless shelter to a new eastern Lawrence site are moving ahead with a trio of public meetings, and at least a few private ones too.
State again fails to pay State Fair bill: Legislature required by statute to match funds; Amy Bickel - The Hutchinson News; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B8; The state of Kansas has again failed to help pay the bill for the Kansas State Fair’s $29 million master plan project that legislators approved in 2001 - with the fair now shorted about $1.343 million of a match outlined in Kansas statutes.
Defense Dept. aiding Fort Riley schools: Associated Press; May 12, 2010; The Department of Defense is making a $23 million investment in the schools at Fort Riley.
Two K.C. workers critically injured by hot asphalt, taken to KU Hospital burn unit: Associated Press; May 12, 2010; Two Owens Corning employees were critically injured Wednesday morning when they were hit with hot asphalt at a Kansas City, Kan., plant.
Gov. Parkinson defends tax increase, balanced budget: By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; 10:22 a.m., May 12, 2010 Updated 12:34 p.m. in print edition on A4; Gov. Mark Parkinson said Wednesday he expects a political backlash over the 2010 session, but not for those who voted to increase taxes and protect state programs.
Infusion of private money revives KU’s Wheat Whirlwind State Tour: By Andy Hyland; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A3; About 40 faculty and staff members from Kansas University will travel across the state next week as part of the 12th Wheat State Whirlwind Tour.
Tiger more interesting than ever: By John Smallwood - Philadelphia Daily News; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B2; Tiger Woods actually is more interesting than ever, and, no, it’s not because of the circus surrounding his marital indiscretions.
Lighted path plan needs federal grant: By Chad Lawhorn; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A7; The future of a lighted pathway from downtown to Kansas University’s campus is now dependent on a federal grant.
U.S. reviewing Iraq troop pullout pace: By Lara Jakes - Associated Press Writer; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A7; American commanders, worried about increased violence in the wake of Iraq’s inconclusive elections, are now reconsidering the pace of a major troop pullout this summer, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
Jewell lands Firebird: J-W Staff Reports; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B3; Free State High’s McKenzie Lown signed a national letter of intent to play tennis at William Jewell College.
City approves special district tax: Policy would allow developers, businesses to charge additional 2% on sales; By Chad Lawhorn; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A1; City commissioners have opened the door to a new type of tax to be charged at future Lawrence retailers, and a development group along 23rd Street may soon walk through it.
Suns’ Lopez could be available: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B5; Alvin Gentry says he welcomes the rest before the start of the Western Conference finals, a weeklong hiatus that the Phoenix Suns coach believes will make 7-footer Robin Lopez available for the series.
Lakers have finally arrived: By Mark Heisler - Los Angeles Times; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B5; What kept you? Meet the Los Angeles Lakers, the team no one wants to play … now.
Governor to sign tax increase: 1-cent hike touted as means to avoid further budget cuts; By Scott Rothschild; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A6; Reaction came swiftly Tuesday to the $314 million sales tax increase approved by the Kansas Legislature as the 2010 session closed.
Walgreens to sell genetic testing kits; FDA investigating: Chicago Tribune; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A1; Walgreens on Tuesday said it will begin selling personal genetic testing kits on Friday, the first major retail chain in the U.S. to offer the home tests.
Shakeup hinges on Irish: By Tom Keegan; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B1; Four 16-team superconferences. The Big East blown to bits. The SEC boasting the majority of superpower football programs. The Big 12 reeling. It all sounds so futuristic, so sexy, even a little Star Trekky. That’s why everyone near a computer is advancing the ball.
Extra-inning epic: Lions prevail, sweep city softball series: By Dugan Arnett; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B1; Last week, Lawrence High’s softball team had little trouble rolling past rival Free State in an eight-run victory that spoiled the Firebirds’ Senior Night. On Tuesday night, however, the Lions had to work for it.
Tips to help you bolster food safety: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B9; Peanut butter, burgers, spinach and cookie dough. With those and so many other everyday foods on the recall list in recent years, it seems as though no matter what you buy at the grocery store, you could be putting your health — or even your life — on the line.
Cause of market plunge still a mystery: By Marcy Gordon and Daniel Wagner - Associated Press Writers; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B9; The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission told a congressional panel Tuesday that regulators need more time to figure out what caused last week’s stock market plunge.
House dressing: Making your own salad dressing at home isn’t as hard as you think: By Sarah Henning; May 12, 2010 in print edition on C1; Why buy salad dressing from the store when you can have it just as fresh as the salad adorning your plate? Dressings are easy to make and take little more equipment than a whisk or a blender…
Enjoying beef in moderation: By Susan Krumm; May 12, 2010 in print edition on C3; I read that you offered a program on cooking with beef last week. I had to work, so I didn’t get to sign up. Did you share any recipes that you could pass on?
Tall task: Putting together the local elementary school task force involves more than just picking from a list of volunteers.; J-W editorials; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A9; It’s wonderful that about 30 people already have volunteered to serve on the task force that will look at elementary school facilities in the Lawrence district. It shows a real interest in our community’s youngsters and their educational future. However, putting together a task force to tackle this job requires more than taking the first 20 or 25 people who hold up their hands.
Euro crisis may affect Latin America: By Andres Oppenheimer - Miami Herald; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A9; I don’t want to be a party pooper, but I’m not convinced by the latest headlines projecting that foreign investments in Latin America will soar by up to 50 percent this year. If you read behind the headlines, you may reach a more sobering conclusion.
Kagan can set confirmation standard: By Ruth Marcus - Washington Post; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A9; Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan has — or had, anyway — the right vision of what confirmation hearings for the high court should be. If she lived up to her own standard, she could improve the process enormously — and be confirmed anyway.
Pump patrol: Staff reports; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.69 at several stations.
Big Ten quashes expansion rumors: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B2; Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany e-mailed conference officials Tuesday to stamp out a rumor that four schools already had been offered a chance to join the league.
Sharp looking for work: Former Jayhawk won’t be invited back to Bears camp; By Matt Tait; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B1; Jake Sharp’s first shot at the NFL didn’t last long.
Good morning, Lawrence: ABC show films segment on shelter director; By Theresa Freed; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A3; Political correspondent George Stephanopoulos made a trip to Lawrence on Tuesday afternoon. He brought with him an ABC crew from “Good Morning America.”
County to repave, improve road near Clinton Lake: By Mark Fagan; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A3; Applying a fresh coat of asphalt and adding new paved shoulders to a road popular among users of Clinton Lake would cost $400,000 less than expected under a plan up for approval tonight.
98-year-old FHSU student gets master’s degree: By Gayle Weber - The Hays Daily News; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B10; Age is just a number to Nola Ochs.
N.M. forensic lab helping ID body parts found in Kan.: By Sue Major Holmes - Associated Press Writer; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B10; A state forensics lab is helping to identify human remains found during an investigation of a New Mexico company whose owner faces fraud charges after heads and other body parts traced to the firm were discovered at a Kansas medical waste facility.
Report outlines attack plan on child obesity: By Margaret Talev - McClatchy Newspapers; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A7; The White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity issued a blueprint Tuesday that’s thick with ideas but doesn’t put the hammer down yet on taxpayers or private industry.
Tornado forecasts were remarkably precise: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A1; Days before deadly tornadoes raked the Plains, forecasters warned people big storms were on the way and that they would be large and powerful. Scientists even predicted almost to the hour when the twisters might strike.
LHS soccer gets league win: J-W Staff Reports; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B3; Kaley Tesdahl scored a goal with 1.8 seconds left in double overtime to give Lawrence High’s girls soccer team a 2-1 victory over Leavenworth, the Lions’ first Sunflower League victory.
Pedicabs approved, but not on Mass.: By Chad Lawhorn; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A7; The idea of a 16-passenger, pedal-powered vehicle in downtown Lawrence sounds OK to city commissioners, as long as it stays off Massachusetts Street.
NU arena proposal approved: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B2; Voters have cleared the way for a new arena for the University of Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball teams.
CU’s Boyle taps two aides: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B2; Newly hired Colorado basketball coach Tad Boyle is adding two assistants to his staff. Boyle said Tuesday that he hired Jean Prioleau and Mike Rohn. They will join Tom Abatemarco, who will be retained from the previous staff.
Oregon St. players sentenced: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B2; Two former Oregon State football players and a current team member who took a golf cart on a joyride in March have each pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle.
City baseball do-over tonight: J-W Staff Reports; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B1; With a combined earned-run average below 1.50 and more than 120 strikeouts between them, city high school pitchers Cody Kukuk and Albert Minnis have appeared to be unstoppable at times this season.
Celtics stun Cavaliers: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B5; His team down by 27 points and a promising season suddenly in peril, LeBron James walked off the floor to a smattering of boos and rows of empty seats.
Westbrook stifles K.C.: The Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B3; Jake Westbrook opened the game with a four-pitch walk and worked around traffic for most of his six innings. He still didn’t have full confidence in his sinker, dropping his arm angle to offset his insecurity.
Jayhawks put 36 on academic track team: J-W Staff Reports; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B3; Thirty-six Kansas University athletes were named to the Academic All-Big 12 Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Teams.
KU rowing holds awards ceremony: J-W Staff Reports; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B3; Kansas University’s rowing team handed out awards at its annual banquet Sunday.
Veritas freshman wins state: J-W Staff Reports; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B3; Veritas Christian freshman Nick Gardner fired an even-par 72 at Ironhorse Golf Club to earn the Kansas Christian Athletic Association individual championship Tuesday.
Patrick says NASCAR not issue: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B6; Danica Patrick has little trouble clicking through the reasons why she’s off to the worst start of her IndyCar career.
Horoscope for May 12, 2010: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B8; This year, you express unusual thoughts and creativity. Others are highly responsive as well, trying to help make your dreams realities. If you are single, you could meet “the one” this year. Still, please don’t leap into any commitment too quickly. Be the slow Bull when getting to know someone. If you are attached, teamwork would make achieving a goal a reality. A fellow Taurus understands you well.
Depp, ‘American Masters’ check into Morrison Hotel: By Kevin McDonough; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B8; For some time now, PBS pledge drives have become excuses for golden-oldies reviews and baby-boomer nostalgia. And some of their more serious programming has followed suit. Actor Johnny Depp narrates the “American Masters” presentation “The Doors: When You’re Strange” (8 p.m., PBS, check local listings).
Social media presents new reality-TV challenges: By Derrik J. Lang - Associated Press Writer; May 12, 2010 in print edition on B8; It became one of the most talked about “Jersey Shore” moments.
EMR Inc., a Lawrence engineering firm, monitors safety in oil spill cleanup: By Mark Fagan; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A3; A Lawrence-based engineering firm is busy helping a multinational petroleum company clean up — safely — after one of the world’s largest and ongoing oil spills.
Unclaimed property assistance offered: Staff reports; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A3; State Treasurer Dennis McKinney’s staff members will be in Lawrence today to help residents discover whether they have unclaimed property.
Prairie Spirit trail now a state park: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A5; A hike and bike trail in northeast Kansas will become an official state park under a bill sent to Gov. Mark Parkinson on Tuesday.
De Soto school adds solar, wind power: By Estuardo Garcia; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A5; The 2009 Kansas Green School of the Year just got a little greener.
Bert Nash offers series of webcasts: Staff reports; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A4; Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center is hosting free live webcasts on mental health topics.
Pope: Church’s sins to blame in sex scandal: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A2; In his most thorough admission of the church’s guilt in the clerical sex abuse scandal, Pope Benedict XVI said Tuesday the greatest persecution of the institution “is born from the sins within the church,” and not from a campaign by outsiders.
Clinton reassures Afghans of U.S. support: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A2; Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton conceded Tuesday that U.S. relations with Afghanistan are strained, but assured President Hamid Karzai that the U.S. will stand behind his country long after the last American soldier is gone.
David Cameron new British P.M.; Brown out: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A2; David Cameron, the youthful leader who modernized the party of right-wing icon Margaret Thatcher, became prime minister Tuesday after the resignation of Gordon Brown — capping a gripping election saga that returns the Tories to government after 13 years of Labour Party rule.
7 children killed in latest school attack: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A2; An attacker hacked seven children and one teacher to death today and wounded 20 other people in a rampage at a kindergarten in northwest China, the latest in a string of savage assaults at the country’s schools.
Toyota reports profit despite recall costs: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A2; Toyota on Tuesday reported a $1.2 billion quarterly profit and boosted its financial forecast for the coming fiscal year, even as it revealed it had spent $1.1 billion on recalling 8 million vehicles worldwide.
Protestants getting squeezed from high court: By Tom Breen - Associated Press Writer; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A2; Nine justices, no Protestants.
Senate grills executives on oil spill ‘cascade of failures’: By H. Josef Hebert - Associated Press Writer; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A2; Congress called BP and its drilling partners to account Tuesday for a “cascade of failures” behind the spreading Gulf oil spill, zeroing in on a crucial chain of events at the deep-sea wellhead just before an explosion consumed the rig and set off the catastrophic rupture.
Lawmakers approve nursing home ‘bed tax’: Associated Press; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A6; Kansas legislators have approved a new tax on nursing home beds that’s aimed at securing additional federal funds for the homes.
House OKs 10-year transportation plan: By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A6; Kansas legislators sent Gov. Mark Parkinson a 10-year, $8.2 billion package of highway, bridge and other transportation improvements on Tuesday, seeking to build on investments made in 1989 and a decade later.
Tougher seat belt law OK’d: By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; May 12, 2010 in print edition on A6; Kansas legislators approved a bill Tuesday making the failure to wear a seat belt a primary traffic offense, ending a nearly decade-long battle over the issue.

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