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Police: No suspect in fatal Memorial Day stabbing

By Caitlin Doornbos Twitter: @CaitlinDoornbos

Lawrence police detectives had not identified a suspect Tuesday but continued to search for clues at a crime scene at 700 Arkansas St., where investigators say a man was fatally stabbed Monday morning.

Emergency workers re-

sponded to a call just the identity of the after 6 a.m. Monday man. McKinley said of a man in his 40s Monday that the bleeding outside the name will not be McDonald’s at 1309 publicized until the W. Sixth St., Lawrence autopsy has been police spokesman Sgt. completed, which Trent McKinley said could take days.

Monday. Based on the nature Neighbor Chris Chavez of his injuries, police ruled said Monday that he saw the the man’s death a homicide.

Please see STABBING, page 2A Police have yet to release

SHAUN ARNOLD, of the Shawnee Police Department, and his K-9 officer Gio work the crime scene Tuesday morning at 700 Arkansas St., where a man was stabbed to death Monday.

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Tax hike plan moves ahead in budget fix

Pool season is here

By John Hanna Associated Press

Topeka — A Kansas legislative committee on Tuesday advanced a new plan for balancing the state budget by increasing sales and cigarette taxes and reversing a break for business owners and farmers championed by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback.

The House Taxation Committee voted 8-6 to forward a bill to the full chamber for debate, without recommending whether members should pass it. The measure Please see TAX, page 6A Richard Gwin/Journal-World Photo

Lawmakers debate tax experiment: Failure or success?

IT WAS A SLAM DUNK FOR BISHOP MENDOZA, 14, of Lawrence, as he took to the cool waters of the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St., playing a little water basketball Tuesday. General public swimming at the center runs from 1 to 8:45 p.m. now through Aug. 23, with some holiday exceptions. Daily admission is $4 for adults and $3 for youths and seniors. For more information, visit lawrenceks.org/lprd/aquatics/oac or call 832-7990.

Pet World owners vow to rebuild after fire

By Caitlin Doornbos Twitter: @CaitlinDoornbos

In the wake of a Memorial Day fire that killed an undisclosed number of animals and injured dozens more, members of the Lawrence community flocked Tuesday to the burned ruin of Pet World, 711 W. 23rd St., to mourn and show support

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Topeka — Kansas gained national notoriety in 2012 when Republican Gov. Sam Brownback and the GOP-led Senate embarked on a bold experiment of slashing LEGISLATURE state income taxes, and eliminating them altogether for some people, as a way of stimulating the Kansas economy.

For three years, the wisdom of those tax cuts has been debated on the editorial

for the business that brought them so much joy.

A fire around 12:30 p.m. Monday filled the store with thick, black smoke, suffocating animals inside. Lawrence emergency crews responded to the scene soon after, where they reported heavy smoke escaping the rear

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of the structure, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical spokeswoman Division Chief Eve Tolefree said. The store had been closed for the Memorial Day holiday.

The fire broke out in the store’s backroom, “likely near the electrical panels where electrical service enters the building,” co-owner Sherry Emerson wrote in a statement on the business’ website Tuesday. Fire Department officials say they have yet to determine a cause, but investigators remained on scene throughout Tuesday.

Emerson said she would “not be announcing a death toll any time soon,” but that most of the animals died quickly by fumes and smoke, rather than in flames. No dogs were in the building, Emerson said, but one adoptable kitten from the Lawrence Humane Society died in the fire. The store bird, Fletcher, and store gecko, Queen Latifah, also died.

Many dead snakes have been removed from the store during the firefighters’ investigation and will be buried at Pet World’s tortoise farm north of Lawrence, Emerson said. The tortoises were moved to the farm prior to the fire.

About 100 bystanders watched firefighters tackle the flames Monday, as more than 30 Pet World staff members and local veterinarians worked to resuscitate several reptiles rescued from the building. On Tuesday, more people returned to pay their respects to the animals that perished inside.

Some left handwritten notes, drawings and flower bouquets in memory of the animals — from

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When I first heard the news, all I could think about was the animals. I feel great devastation of what has happened. Pet World has been so special to me since the moment I walked in there.”

— Grace Farney, 12

hermit crabs to cockatoos — that inhabited the store over the years.

“We would love to come to Pet World today,” one child wrote.

“Sorry animals dide! (sic) I’m sad,” wrote another.

Established 27 years ago by Emerson’s husband, Tim Emerson, Pet World has been a community staple for animal and educational needs.

Long before the days of national pet-store chains and hypoallergenic, gluten-free dog food, Pet World offered a unique experience for local children yearning for a critter to snuggle.

“Tim can never forget how he felt as a child when he and his young friends were refused entry to their local pet store and not allowed to hold the animals,” Emerson wrote in her statement.

“We have been blessed with the ability to connect children to nature. That’s what matters most to us.”

Southwest Middle School teacher Pat Salvatore said that for her students the store was more than just a pet store, but a hands-on educational experience.

“Over my 24 years (as a Lawrence teacher) I’ve had many students do internships there or worked with the pet because they had an interest in animals,” Salvatore said. “I don’t know if you went to (national chain stores) if they would provide that service for

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Twelve-year-old Grace Farney was one such “junior volunteer” who began helping out at the store about three months ago, she said. As a junior volunteer, she got to explore her growing interest in animals by playing with the store’s ferrets and socializing the birds.

“When I first heard the news, all I could think about was the animals,” Farney said. “I feel great devastation of what has happened. Pet World has been so special to me since the moment I walked in there.”

It’s stories like Farney’s and Salvatore’s that are keeping the owners going, Emerson said in her statement. When their life’s work literally went up in flames, it would have been tempting to walk away. But after talking about the children who hugged Sherry Emerson at the fire Monday and “assured (her) they would help (them) rebuild,” the couple vowed to bring Pet World back.

“When we were finally alone and it all sank in, Tim and I were able to discuss our options … All he cared about were the kids and what they would do without Pet World in their lives,” Sherry Emerson wrote. “He told me, without a doubt, we will rebuild and bring Pet World back to the Lawrence community as soon as possible.”

It’s unclear how long it will take to rebuild.

Also in her statement Tuesday, Emerson a warning for kind-hearted Pet World supporters wanting to help: Pet World is not accepting donations at this time, and any groups purporting to be raising money for the store’s rebuilding are unauthorized.

– Reporter Caitlin Doornbos can be reached at 813-7146 or cvdoornbos@ljworld.com.

Paola (ap) — The disappearance of a Kansas man 23 years ago has been solved after authorities identified a body found last week in a car pulled from a lake near his home.

Miami County authorities said Tuesday that an autopsy determined the body was that of Fremont O’Berg, 57, who was living in rural Paola when he went missing in January 1992. His remains were found after a fisherman using underwater sonar equipment on Friday detected what appeared to be a submerged vehicle about 40 yards from a boat ramp in Hillsdale Lake.

The body was found in the driver’s seat of the 1981 Chevrolet Citation

registered to O’Berg after the vehicle was pulled from the lake.

The Kansas City Star reported that information circulated after O’Berg’s disappearance noted he suffered from heart and liver issues as well as acute bronchitis. But undersheriff Wayne Minckley told The Associated Press it will be difficult to determine the cause of death because of the length of time the body was in the water.

“They look for any suspicious injuries prior to death,” he said. “That’s going to be difficult to tell because of the decomposition. We could be talking about driving into the lake on purpose, or it could be an accident where the car rolled into the water.”

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CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATORS on Tuesday work the scene of Monday’s stabbing at 700 Arkansas St. at 1727 W. 24th St. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lawrence Police Department at 785-8327509 or CrimeStoppers at 785-843-TIPS (8477), McKinley said. Calls made to CrimeStoppers can be made anony-

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Stabbing man slumped over in the east side of the restaurant parking lot waiting for medics to arrive. McKinley said officers landed on the 700 Arkansas St. location, a single-family home, after following a blood trail from McDonald’s.

On Tuesday, three detectives combed the yard and a storm shelter at the home while other officers blocked off the portion of Seventh Street just outside the home. The detectives also sifted through items inside a white SUV parked in front of the home, removing numerous men’s shoes, apparel and plastic jugs from the vehicle.

Officers on Monday dusted the vehicle for fingerprints and collected items from the vehicle into evidence.

An officer and his trained police dog from the Shawnee Police Department’s K-9 unit assisted Lawrence police at the scene Tuesday afternoon. The police dog sniffed through the area, occasionally darting to areas that sparked its interest. Police did not indicate specifically what the dog was searching for.

This is Lawrence’s first homicide of 2015.

The last homicide in Lawrence happened more than six months ago inside an apartment

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Old Ramada Inn comes down

Police, fire chiefs stress ‘dire’ needs New push for police facility, mental health services

By Chad Lawhorn Twitter: @clawhorn_ljw

City commissioners heard “frank” comments from both their police and fire chiefs Tuesday regarding the need for more facilities and greater mental health care services in the community.

Police Chief Tarik Khatib at a Tuesday afternoon study session said the current condition of the police department’s primary work Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

WORKERS WITH KING’S CONSTRUCTION SEPARATE SCRAPS OF METAL from brick and concrete during the demolition process of the former Ramada Inn building located at 2222 West Sixth St. on Tuesday. The property, which is owned by Lawrence-based Williams Management, is expected to be redeveloped.

City approves stop signs for busy part of 27th St. signs are designed to help calm traffic, which has increased by about 6,000 cars Lawrence moper day since a portorists should soon tion of 31st Street expect to give their has been closed as brakes an extra part of the South workout on a busy Lawrence Trafficportion of 27th way project.

Street.

Commissioners City commissionagreed to place stop CITY ers at their Tues- COMMISSION signs at the intersecday evening meettion of 27th Street ing gave final approval for and Ridge Court and also two additional stop signs to where 27th Street intersects be added to 27th Street be- with the Naismith Valley tween Iowa and Louisiana Trail. City engineers said streets. The temporary stop the new stop signs would be

By Chad Lawhorn

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Once (the portion of 31st Street between Ousdahl Road and Haskell Avenue) reopens, we’ll take more traffic counts and talk with the neighbors again to see what might be needed.”

— Chuck Soules, director of public works department installed before Friday.

The stop signs are scheduled to be in place for 90 days. The city plans to remove the stop signs once the portion of 31st Street between Ousdahl Road and Haskell Avenue reopens, which is anticipated in mid-

June Keeping our Community Healthy

July or early August.

“Once that street reopens, we’ll take more traffic counts and talk with the neighbors again to see what might be needed,” said Chuck Soules, the

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KU again gets reaccredited for academics Staff Reports

Kansas University officials announced Tuesday that a national organization has reaccredited its academic programs.

Reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association means that KU’s academic programs meet nationally recognized standards, according to a news release from the university. It also means that federal funds for student financial aid and research will continue uninterrupted.

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Community Health Education Events Cholesterol Screening

AHA Heartsaver AED CPR

Fit for Life

A safe, supervised and We offer screenings, classes non-threatening environment Sat, June 20, 8-10:30 am and instruction to help keep to achieve fitness goals. Fit 1 An American Heart Association our community healthy. is a self-directed exercise class for CPR certification for Registration requested, unless program. In Fit Assist, a trained child care or other licensing Car Seat Check noted. Visit lmh.org for details requirements. Includes certifica- “buddy” can assist you with your Sat, June 6, 9-11 am or call 785-749-5800. tion test and use of an automated exercise. $35/12 sessions.

Drop into Dale Willey Automotive, (785) 505-2712. Physician’s external defibrillator (AED). Not Steps to Successfully 2840 Iowa St. or call for informedical clearance required. usually acceptable for healthmation on additional times.

Quitting Smoking care providers. $50/person.

Sponsored by the SAFE Sports Performance Thurs, June 11, 6-8 pm Attend this free one-session class KIDS of Douglas County.

Training Pediatric First Aid/ that covers the basic steps to sucSmall group training CPR Renewal Breastfeeding cessful quitting. Topics include: sessions begin June 1 Sat, June 6, 9-11 am ways to break the habit, pharma- Your Baby Young athletes, LMH Therapy Meets KDHE child care licensceutical and nicotine replacement Tues, June 30, 6-9 pm Services offers challenging ing requirements for child care Learn how to have a good assists, preventing weight gain training programs coached by providers with a current American and a lasting breastfeeding after quitting, and dealing with certified strength and condiHeart Association Pediatric experience. $20/ stress during the quit process. tioning specialists. Call (785) First Aid card and a Heartsaver person. Partner is free.

505-2719. Individual and CPR certification. $50.

No Bones About It team training also available.

Wed, June 3, 9:30-11 am LMH Health Spot, Lawrence Public Library $8/test. No appt. necessary.

Safety Osteoporosis: Diagnosis Newborn Thurs, June 11 or & Treatment Overview Thurs, June 25, 6-8:30 pm Senior Supper and Seminar

Tues, June 16, supper: 5 pm & presentation: 6 pm Presented by Joan Brunfeldt, MD, Reed Medical Group.

Each month, we bring you a three-course supper and a health seminar. Reservations required 24 hours in advance for meal and presentation. Space is limited. $5.50 for the meal.

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Learn about infant CPR and choking; child passenger safety; safe sleep; and safety issues. $25/person or $40/couple.

Babycare Workshop

Sun, June 7, 1-4 pm Bathing, cord care, diapering, sleeping, crying, nutrition and safety. $25/ person. Partner is free.

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Free Support Groups

All groups are free at LMH, 325 Maine St. Call the numbers provided for more information. No registration required, unless noted.

Classes begin June 1 and 2 4 different levels of balance Diabetes Education classes with Tai Chi movements taught by registered physical ther- Group apists. $60/8 sessions. Call (785) Wed, June 10, 6-7 pm 505-2712 or (785) 505-3780.

Topic: Sodium and Health Risks Presented by: Nancy Donahey, RD, LD, CDE & Pat Hohman, APRN, CDEFor more information call (785) 505-3062.

Cancer Support Group Wed, June 17, 5:30-6:30 pm No registration necessary. At LMH Oncology Center. (785) 505-2807 or liv.frost@lmh.org.

Stroke Support Group Tues, June 16, 4-5:30 pm (785) 505-2712.

Grief Support Group

Mon, June 1 and 15, 4-5 pm (785) 505-3140.

Breastfeeding & New Parent Support Group

Mon, June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10-11:30 am Weight checks available.

Build Your Village – a Perinatal Support Group Call (785) 505-3081 for dates.

Online Courses

For details or to enroll, visit lmh.org or call ConnectCare at 785-749-5800.

Online American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR

This class includes online course work for adult, child and infant modules for childcare providers.

An in-person skills check is required. $50.

Online Childbirth Preparation

In this online class, you can learn at your own pace.

Participants will have access to detailed pregnancy, birthing and postpartum information. $65.

To enroll or for information, call ConnectCare at (785) 749-5800 or visit lmh.org.

Please note that advance enrollment is requested, unless otherwise noted.

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city’s director of public works.

Commissioners have said they don’t envision the stop signs as being a permanent fix for any traffic issues along 27th Street, but they favored the solution for the immediate future because it was the quickest to implement.

Commissioners did approve a pair of longerterm projects for the 27th Street corridor. Commissioners unanimously agreed to spend $80,000 to build a new sidewalk along the north side of 27th Street west of Belle Haven Drive. Commissioners also agreed to spend up to $72,000 to build a new raised crosswalk with a pedestrianactivated beacon at the intersection of 27th Street and the Naismith Valley Trail. Both of those projects will be under construction this summer.

Soules said contractors will be instructed to move

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facilities was “inexcusably poor,” and that commissioners need to make a quick decision on moving ahead with a new police headquarters project.

A $28 million plan was rejected by voters in November, but commissioners have said they want to still figure out a way to provide new or improved facilities for the department.

“It just needs to be done,” Khatib said.

Just moments later, Fire Chief Mark Bradford told commissioners that the community also is in dire need of having a facility in place where people with a mental health issue can be taken during nighttime, weekend or holiday hours. He said currently the only options for people suffering a mental health event during those times is to go to Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s emergency room, or to be taken to the Douglas County Jail if the situation escalates to that point.

“It is unbelievable,” Bradford said. “It is ridiculous.”

City commissioners said Tuesday they appreciated the “frankness of the speakers today” but didn’t reach any decisions on how to move forward with the police facilities or the mental

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those projects to the top of their lists to ensure the work is completed before classes resume at nearby Broken Arrow Elementary and South Middle schools this fall.

In other news, commissioners: l Unanimously deferred a request from the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority to purchase a six-plex apartment building at 1725 New Hampshire St. Commissioners asked the authority to get an independent appraisal done on the property. The authority has proposed to purchase the building for $485,000. That is above the appraisal the county has on the property for tax purposes, but the Housing Authority has said it had to beat another offer from a competing buyer if it wanted to ob-

tain the property. The authority determined that the price for the property was still reasonable, especially compared to how much it would cost to build a new structure of similar units. l Unanimously approved approximately $860,000 in additional funding for the street maintenance program for 2015. City officials were facing the possibility of having to remove several projects from the approved street maintenance list because bids for work such as crack sealing, repaving, and curb and gutter repair were coming in about 15 percent higher than anticipated.

— City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362 or at clawhorn@ljworld.com

Topeka (ap) — The Kansas Department of Revenue plans to change the way it notifies residents that they need to renew their vehicle tags.

The state agency wants to replace 2.6 million personalized vehicle renewal letters sent annually to residents with a generic postcard reminder, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported.

The letter-to-postcard swap is expected to save the state around $500,000. Counties that want to continue the previous method would bear the full cost of printing and mailing the letters.

“It’s a cost-saving measure,” said Jeannine Koranda, spokeswoman for the revenue department.

“Counties can have the option of sending a customized letter on their own.”

The Shawnee County treasurer’s office would spend an estimated $60,000 to $75,000 each year to replicate the

health issues during the 2016 budget.

Instead, commissioners were divided on how they should move forward on a plan to build a new police headquarters. Commissioner Stuart Boley made a recommendation that an ad hoc committee be appointed to study not only the need for a new police facility but also how changes in police staffing or operations would impact the department’s facility needs.

“This is a difficult issue,” Boley said. “We don’t want to waste time in getting a solution, but we want to get a solution that will work for the community.”

Commissioner Leslie Soden said she supported the idea of an ad hoc committee and said she would like to see county officials involved with the committee since the county operates the jail.

But Mayor Jeremy Farmer and commissioners Mike Amyx and Matthew Herbert all expressed concerns.

Khatib also told commissioners he was not supportive of another committee to study the issue. He said the city has “an obligation as a good employer” to improve the facilities.

Khatib also said he’s firmly convinced a single, new facility — as opposed to smaller, satellite facilities — is the best option for the community. He said he believes voters in

November primarily rejected the sales tax issue because they were upset with how the previous commission had set the city’s priorities. Three of those five commissioners are no longer on the commission.

“I don’t know what kicking this issue around more is going to do,” Khatib said.

Commissioners asked Boley to create a formal proposal for what an ad hoc committee would study. They agreed to debate Boley’s proposal at next week’s commission meeting On the mental health care issue, commissioners said it likely will take more study. Douglas County commissioners are in the process of putting together a committee to study mental health issues as the county considers whether a crisis stabilization center should be built in conjunction with a proposal to expand the Douglas County Jail.

Douglas County Commissioner Mike Gaughan attended Tuesday’s study

session and said he would like Farmer, Soden and Municipal Court Judge Scott Miller to serve on the committee.

Involving the city’s Municipal Court in the discussion could become important because city commissioners have expressed interest in creating a new “mental health court,” where nonviolent defendants who have a mental illness could go through a separate court system that would be allowed to sentence defendants to treatment options rather than jail time.

Commissioners received an update on creating such a court on Tuesday. Commissioners were told it would be difficult to commit to the project in the 2016 budget — which is being crafted this summer — because it will require significant study. City Attorney Toni Wheeler said the city wants to make sure mental health care providers in the community have enough capacity to serve an influx of clients that could be referred through

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state’s notification system.

Shawnee County Treasurer Larry Mah said he plans to monitor online, mail-in and in-person renewals during August, September and October to determine whether local taxpayers are adjusting well to the switch. He said some accustomed to the state’s letters may not recognize the postcards, which could prompt a rise in delinquencies.

“I’m going to take a wait-and-see attitude,” Mah said. “I’ll be watching very closely. I’ll be prepared to fix the problem. If my (treasurer office) lines blow up or my phone lines get locked up, we’ll send the renewals.”

Koranda said some lawmakers were briefed on the department’s decision by officials in the administration of Republican Gov. Sam Brownback, but no public announcement has been issued.

Municipal Court.

“I think we would have to do quite a bit of study on that,” Wheeler said.

Commissioners plan to have the 2016 budget completed by early August.

A majority of commissioners — Farmer, Herbert and Soden — did make a commitment to provide city funding in 2016 to the WRAP program, which places social workers into Lawrence public schools. The city, county and school district previously had provided funding for the program, but the city stopped funding the program in 2007 after the school district cut its funding because of budgetary concerns.

“Accreditation ... validates the quality of an institution as a whole and evaluates multiple aspects of an institution, ranging from its academics, governance and administration to its mission, finances and resources,” Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little said in a statement.

KU officials spent 18 months conducting a compre- KANSAS hensive self- UNIVERSITY study. The process included a campus visit by HLC’s officials, who held a series of meetings with administrators, faculty, staff and students. KU received a 10-year reaccreditation in June 2005 and has been accredited since 1913 by the HLC, the release said.

More than 100 members of the campus community gathered and evaluated data to prepare the self-study report.

A steering committee led by professor Susan Twombly, chairwoman of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, guided the self-study process, the release said.

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KYLAR WALTERS, WHO WAS HIT BY A CAR while on his bicycle at Sixth and Rockledge in November, stands with members of the Lawrence police accident investigation team, many of whom responded to Kylar’s accident. Officers who had stayed in touch with the family found Kylar had made a remarkable recovery from his serious injuries.

They also learned that Kylar, who was 6 at the time of the accident and loves riding a bicycle, had obtained a secondhand bicycle and was riding again. Hearing that, the officers took up a collection among themselves and purchased Kylar a brand new bicycle, helmet and bike lock. They met with Kylar and his family outside their home to make the presentation.

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Mackenzie Johnson, KU student, Lawrence “Construction.”

Alejandra Alana, instructor at KU and sales associate, Lawrence “It gets too quiet, so when the students leave, it’s kind of a ghost town.”

Shannon Garlie, swim coach, Lawrence “Humidity.”

MIDDLE: Jan Elder, of Baldwin City, portrays World War I nurse Minnie Scott during a recent walking tour of Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, in this photo submitted by Kate Armitage.

BOTTOM: Cans for the Community met its 5,000-pound Aluminum Can Challenge in April and donated $3,000 to Lawrence Secondary Schools on May 8. Accepting a check from Linda Klinker on behalf of Southwest Middle School are, from left, Shaun Hanson, vice principal, and Chris Drinkhouse, AVID Coordinator.

Jenny Padilla, teacher, Lawrence “Heat and second would be mosquitoes.”

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The theory was that by lowering and eventually eliminating income taxes, particularly on those who create jobs, more money would be left in the private-sector economy, boosting employment and other economic activity to such a point that sales and other forms of revenue would more than make up for the loss of income taxes.

Brownback himself called his plan “a real live experiment” and predicted the tax cuts would be “a shot of adrenaline” to the heart of the Kansas economy.

pages of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. And they have been roundly praised or criticized by commentators on cable news programs at Fox and MSNBC. Now, as the Kansas Legislature is now being asked to raise taxes to fill in a roughly $400 million budget hole, conservatives who supported those tax cuts know their decision will be seen as a verdict on those tax cuts, sending a message both locally and nationally about whether Kansans themselves think the tax policy either did or didn’t work.

“I think the perception is that, see, this didn’t work,” said Rep. Marc Rhoades, R-Newton, a strong supporter of the 2012 tax cuts. “Even if you tweaked it … that argument wouldn’t go into any great detail. What would be conveyed in the media, what would be plastered out there — I think it would embolden people who said that was a mistake.”

“Clearly this is not a tax plan that has failed,” said Rep. Kasha Kelley, RArkansas City, another defender of the tax cuts. “This is a tax plan that is taking some time to take root, as all new things do, and to send a signal that it doesn’t work to the rest of the nation, I think, is detrimental.”

But many, including Democrats and Republicans, say it is time to reverse course, either because the tax cuts haven’t worked, or because the state simply can no longer afford them.

“They’ve been a complete failure,” said Sen. Tom Holland, D-Baldwin City.

“My concern, though, is that we have a lot of members in denial, both in this chamber and the House, who will try to be good soldiers and muster on under a continuing failed policy of Governor Brownback.”

Rep. John Edmonds, R-Great Bend, is among those who says it no longer matters.

“If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing you do is stop digging,” Edmonds said. “Now, it would be better if you hadn’t dug the hole in the first place. But if you find yourself in a hole, quit digging.”

Evidence cited for the tax cuts During his re-election campaign last year, Brownback repeatedly pointed to several factors that he said demonstrated that his tax cuts were working: the state’s declining unemployment rate, rising private-sector employment and strong wage growth.

Budget director Shawn Sullivan repeated some of those assertions in April, when he and other budget officials released new estimates drastically lowering their predictions of how much revenue the state would collect in the next fiscal year.

More recently, conservative lawmakers and other defenders of the tax cuts have pointed to an op-ed column published earlier this month in the Wall Street Journal by Andrew Wilson, a senior fellow at the St. Louis-based Show-Me Institute. That’s a conservative think tank that is part of a national network that includes Kansas Policy Institute.

Wilson cited labor market data, including “data crunched by the Kansas Policy Institute,” showing that since the tax cuts were enacted, Kansas has experienced stronger-than-average growth in private-sector jobs and wages.

“This is a matter of history,” Kelley said. “We know what works. We’ve seen this nation come through when economic times are tough, and you don’t want to backtrack and go down the wrong path.”

After a recent Senate tax committee meeting, Chairman Les Donovan, R-Wichita, insisted the Brownback tax plan was working.

“I think it is. I think it will. But it doesn’t happen as fast as you all would like to see it. Never has; never will,” he told reporters.

Theory behind tax cuts The tax cuts were based on the supply-side economic theories of Arthur Laffer, a former advisor in the Reagan administration whom Brownback hired as a consultant for $75,000 to devise a tax plan to stimulate the Kansas economy.

It came just as the national economy was coming out of the Great Recession and revenues flowing into state coffers were beginning to recover. Instead of using that money to restore cuts that had been made under Democratic Gov. Mark Parkinson, Brownback chose to enact sweeping cuts in state income tax.

That involved lowering tax rates for everyone, but particularly those at the upper end of the income scale, by eliminating the top marginal tax rate and phasing down the other two rates, setting the state on what Brownback called a “glide path to zero,” with the goal of eventually eliminating all state income taxes in Kansas.

Part of the package exempted an entire class of individuals from paying any income tax: business owners such as farmers, lawyers, doctors and others whose personal income was derived

Evidence to the contrary Critics of Brownback’s tax plan often accuse Brownback’s supporters of cherry-picking data, carefully selecting the starting and stopping points of the time frame they examine, and frequently ignoring other factors that may have influenced an economic trend.

They point to longer economic trends and broader measures of economic performance to show that overall, the Kansas economy is still lagging behind its neighbors and the nation as a whole.

As recently as Friday, the Kansas Department of Labor reported that the state actually lost 2,900 private-sector jobs in April, and that over the previous year, private-sector job growth had been a mere 1 percent. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that’s about half the national rate of employment growth during that same period.

A recent economic forecast from researchers at Wichita State University said that trend would likely continue for the next year, with total employment growth in Kansas estimated at about 1.3 percent in 2015.

“I don’t know where the votes are in the Legislature,” said Rep. Tom Sloan,

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would raise about $400 million during the fiscal year beginning July 1, and the House could debate it later this week.

The measure also would raise the sales tax to 6.45 percent from 6.15 percent, although it would drop the rate on food to 5.9 percent.

The state’s cigarette tax would increase 46 cents a pack, to $1.25 from 79 cents.

The bill would raise $101 million during the next fiscal year — about a quarter of the total amount — by ending a tax break enacted in 2012 at Brownback’s urging as an economic stimulus.

The endangered policy exempted the profits of 281,000 business owners and 53,000 farmers from income taxes.

Brownback and the GOP-dominated Legislature must close a projected $406 million budget shortfall for the next fiscal year that arose after legislators slashed personal income taxes in 2012 and 2013.

“That begins with addressing in, I believe, a very modest way, asking the small businesses in our state to step up,”

state Rep. Mark Hutton, a Wichita Republican who outlined the new plan, said during the committee’s meeting.

Brownback pushed for the past income tax cuts, and he’s touted the exemption for business owners and farmers as a pro-growth “small business accelerator.”

Groups influential with the GOP are lobbying to preserve the policy, including the Kansas Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business.

The Senate planned last week to debate its own plan to increase sales, tobacco and gasoline taxes. Its measure also would suspend the exemption for business owners and farmers for two years and replace it with a less lucrative income tax credit against their payrolls.

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Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce said it will be difficult to get any proposal modifying the tax break through his chamber because members don’t want to increase taxes for small businesses.

“They’re the backbone of the Kansas economy,” said Bruce, a Nickerson Republican.

May 20 was the 97th day of the Legislature’s annual session, which is seven more days than its leaders normally schedule. It has cost more than $40,000 a day to run the session after the 90th day. Legislative researchers say only nine sessions in the past 40 years have lasted longer, with the record of 107 days set in 2002.

“We are at a point where we need to get things done,” House Taxation Committee Chairman Marvin Kleeb, an

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A difference of opinions, evidence Those who say the experiment will work “This is a matter of history. We know what works. We’ve seen this nation come through when economic times are tough, and you don’t want to backtrack and go down the wrong path.”

— Rep. Kasha Kelley, R-Arkansas City “I think it is (working). I think it will. But it doesn’t happen as fast as you all would like to see it. Never has; never will.” — Sen. Les Donovan, R-Wichita

Those who say the experiment has failed “I don’t know where the votes are in the Legislature. I think among the public the verdict is that the tax plan of 2012 has not succeeded.”

— Rep. Tom Sloan, R-Lawrence R-Lawrence. “I think among the public the verdict is that the tax plan of 2012 has not succeeded.”

Holland was more direct in his assessment.

“We invested $741 million in income tax cuts, and we have nothing to show for it,” Holland said, referring to the decline in state income tax collections since the cuts were enacted. “We don’t have any discernable increase in jobs.

We don’t have any discernable increase in revenues from other revenue sources to fund state services. It’s been a failure.”

Next step for Kansas Legislature Kansas lawmakers adjourned Friday for a four-day weekend. During that time, legislative leaders are reportedly expected to huddle, possibly with Brownback’s staff, to arrive at a tax plan they hope can win majority support in both chambers.

At the same time, rank-and-file legislators are certain to be hearing from their constituents about funding needs for roads, public schools, universities and other state services, as well as which taxes constituents think should be raised and which ones shouldn’t.

But how they will eventually determine the success or failure of the 2012 income tax cuts is up in the air.

“I can take you down either track and make an argument either way,” Edmonds said. “There are people who think it’s bad policy. There are people who think there are other things happening in the world with the national economy, Obama’s policies, etc.

“You really can’t sort out those facts from one or the other,” he said. “There’s always other stuff going on. There’s really no way to do a controlled experiment. So in the end, I’m going to tell you, you probably don’t know. You can make an argument either way.”

“They’ve been a complete failure. My concern, though, is that we have a lot of members in denial, both in this chamber and the House, who will try to be good soldiers and muster on under a continuing failed policy of Governor Brownback.” — ­ Sen. Tom Holland, D-Baldwin City

And one who says we’ll never know “You really can’t sort out those facts from one or the other.

There’s always other stuff going on. There’s really no way to do a controlled experiment.

So in the end, I’m going to tell you, you probably don’t know. You can make an argument either way.” — Rep. John Edmonds, R-Great Bend.

Evidence supporting tax cuts l Private sector employment: Kansas has added 16,100 private sector jobs in the past year. (Kansas Department of Labor) l Unemployment: The rate has fallen since tax cuts took effect to 4.3 percent in April, down from 5.5 percent in January 2013. U.S. rate is still 5.4 percent. (Bureau of Labor Statistics and Kansas Department of Labor.) l Personal income: Has risen faster in Kansas since 2013 than other states in the region: 6 percent growth in Kansas, compared to 5 percent in Plains region. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) l Wages: Average weekly wages for private sector workers in Kansas have risen 2.2 percent in the last year, to $783.87.

Evidence against tax cuts l Private sector employment: The 16,100 new jobs represent 1 percent growth, compared to 2.5 percent growth nationally. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) l Unemployment: Kansas unemployment is typically lower than the national average. The U.S. as a whole had a bigger hole to dig out of after the Great Recession. While the Kansas jobless rate has fallen 1.2 percentage points, the U.S. rate has fallen 2.6 percentage points. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) l Personal income: The 6 percent growth rate in Kansas still lags the rest of the nation, where personal income grew more than 7 percent in the two years since the Kansas tax cuts were enacted. (Bureau of Labor Statistics) l Wages: Kansas is doing no better than the rest of the nation, where average weekly wages have risen at about the same rate of 2.2 percent.

(Bureau of Labor Statistics.) l State revenue: From 2012 to 2014, total revenues to the state fell by $759.6 million, more than the falloff caused by the Great Recession of 2008-2010, which was $502.1 million. (Kansas Division of the Budget)

— Peter Hancock can be reached at 354-4222.

Email him at phancock@ljworld.com.

Overland Park Republican, said after its meeting Tuesday.

Republican legislators who’ve advocated increasing the sales tax to close the budget gap face criticism that the move would hurt poor and middle-class families more

than wealthy ones.

Each chamber’s plan would drop the sales tax rate on groceries to address the issue. Under the Senate plan, the sales tax would rise to 6.5 percent on most items but drop to 6 percent on food, versus 5.9 percent on food in the

— Peter Hancock

House plan.

“That’s nice, but it’s very small,” said Rep. Tom Sawyer, of Wichita, the ranking Democrat on the House committee. “Working families are still going to spend a lot more money on sales tax.”

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Housing details City commissioners should take time to examine their options before committing to a housing trust fund to address local affordable housing needs.

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local group has done an impressive job of mobilizing the community in an effort to provide more affordable housing in the community, but Lawrence city commissioners are right to take time to gather more information before committing to the creation of a housing trust fund.

Commissioners did agree last week to participate in a local conference planned for July that will feature presentations on how housing trust funds have been used in other communities. That’s a good step.

Establishing a housing trust fund may be a good idea, but only if everyone involved has a clear understanding of what the goals of the fund are and how it can be sustained financially.

Ask the members of the advisory board that was charged with helping the city manage a housing trust fund created in Lawrence in 2001. The Housing Trust Fund Board considered plans for the $560,000 the city had put into the trust fund, but members were unsure of the best way to use the money and concerned about ongoing financial support for the fund. The trust fund never got off the ground.

At this point, Justice Matters is focused on eliminating a waiting list for people in need of “transitional” housing. That includes homeless families trying to get back on their feet, young people who have aged out of foster care and others in need of temporary housing. Providing transitional housing may be a good step, but those people also will need affordable housing to “transition” into. How would the housing trust determine where to focus its efforts and how to allocate its funds?

Another key is to determine how funding for the trust could be sustained. Mayor Jeremy Farmer mentioned the possibility of using part of the city’s transient guest tax (the 6 percent tax on hotel rooms) as a continuing source of funding for the housing trust, but that would take money away from tourism-related activities that feed the local economy.

None of these issues necessarily means that an affordable housing trust fund is a bad idea for Lawrence but it means that the city needs to look at all the details involved in funding and administering such a program before jumping on board with the plan. Commissioners clearly are supportive of the Justice Matters’ initiative, but affordable housing is just one of many funding demands that commissioners must balance. Perhaps the conference in July will provide additional information that will help commissioners set a reasonable and sustainable affordable housing strategy.

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Washington — Secretaries of state have had private contacts since the job was created, so it’s a mistake to get too indignant about Hillary Clinton’s email exchanges about Libya with her longtime friend, Sidney Blumenthal. Still, these messages offer some useful insights about the court politics of Washington, and the way policymaking can be overwhelmed by trivia and personal puffery.

Try reading these messages not as a catalog of scandal (which doesn’t appear to be there) but as fragments of an epistolary novel of Imperial Washington, written in the modern genre of email. There’s a faint echo of Anthony Trollope in the revelations of petty plots, coy flattery and bids for influence. The fact that Libya, the nominal subject of most of the messages, is going down the drain is almost an afterthought.

The central characters in this palace intrigue are Clinton and Blumenthal, her Svengali-like confidant since the 1990s who is referred to in these documents as “HRC friend,” “HRC Contact” and “Friend of S (for Secretary).” He had been shut out of a State Department job by the White House in 2009 but continued his friendship with Clinton and saw her occasionally. “Post-election, we’d like to have you over for dinner. Bill can come, too ...,” reads one message.

Blumenthal didn’t offer policy prescriptions so

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The danger of Washington’s courtier ethos is that it can lead to bad policy, or no policy.” much as a running chronicle of the political machinations in Libya and the deteriorating security situation there.

This gossip is dressed up with attributions to “an extremely sensitive source,” “a particularly sensitive source,” and the like.

Blumenthal’s missives on Libya appear to be mostly repackaged information from a former CIA officer named Tyler Drumheller, who is now part of Alphom Group, one of the many consulting firms in Washington that employ former spooks to harvest their old contacts for salable information. A principal of Alphom told me that Blumenthal had approached Drumheller and said his friend Clinton was “looking for information” about Libya.

That prompts the first observation about these emails: There is something heady about proximity to power. You can almost hear

Blumenthal and the others confiding: “I was just talking to the secretary and she said ... .”

The suggestion of highlevel connections is conveyed by the email moniker Blumenthal used: “sbwhoeop.” The “sb” part is obvious, but non-Washingtonians may not realize that “who” and “eop” are included in official email addresses for White House staffers in the Executive Office of the President.

A top adviser to another former Obama administration Cabinet secretary said his boss received many similar transmissions from old friends — mostly harmless, a few real nuisances, a few gems of real information. Cabinet secretaries arrive with “a lifetime of wellwishers and hangers-on,” this former official notes.

The old friends dispense advice, unbidden; staffers check out the tips and usually toss them in the trash.

Michael Morell, a former deputy director of the CIA and author of “The Great War of Our Time,” says that Blumenthal’s missives never came to the attention of senior agency personnel, and never got into the paper flow of the National Security Council. That’s good, given that it was the CIA’s job to report on Libya, for real.

But the Blumenthal papers were taken seriously at State. Clinton sent them on to her overworked aide, Jake Sullivan, with such notations as “Useful insight, pls

circulate,” or “very interesting,” or in one instance, “We should get this around asap.”

Sullivan duly read the missives. What’s mildly troubling is that in several instances he asked senior State Department officers to respond, at a time when they were super-busy with real events in Libya.

But helping and flattering the secretary were part of the job. When she gave a speech or an interview, aides chimed in with compliments such as “pitch perfect,” or “powerful presence,” or “wonderful.” Praise came even from a top aide to Sen. John McCain, who wrote of a “wonderful, strong and moving statement” on Benghazi in an email slugged: “Wow.” These memos recall other dubious back channels involving oil-rich Middle East nations. Libya snared President Jimmy Carter’s brother Billy as an emissary in the late-1970s. The Iran-contra scandal began in 1985 with an Iranian information peddler named Manucher Ghorbanifar, whom the CIA dubbed a “fabricator” but the White House embraced, anyway.

The danger of Washington’s courtier ethos is that it can lead to bad policy, or no policy. You can’t escape the feeling that Clinton and her aides were passing around Blumenthal’s emails when they should have been framing a better plan to deal with Libya’s disintegration.

— David Ignatius is a columnist for Washington Post Writers Group.

Cost a real factor in railroad safety The recent tragic Amtrak derailment that killed eight passengers and injured dozens more has, not surprisingly, raised a public outcry as well as a renewed debate about the safety of American railways.

To have such a debate is important but I also think that any debate about transportation safety must be realistic and look at the underlying causes of accidents like the one that just happened.

The fact is that railroads have always presented significant risk to passengers, freight and the surrounding environment.

Professor Lawrence Friedman, in his classic History of American Law, said: “Modern machines … have a marvelous capacity to cripple and maim those who use them … from about 1840 on, one specific machine, the railroad locomotive … exacted a tremendous toll — thousands of men, women and children injured and dead.”

Indeed, the modern American law of negligence, torts, developed, in large part, to cope with railroad accidents. Railroad safety today is far greater than it was a century ago, but railroads, like every other human activity, especially those involving complex and potentially dangerous technology, will never be entirely safe or accident-free. How safe railroad travel will be is a matter of economics, technology and politics.

The recent Amtrak accident could probably have been avoided if Amtrak had installed “slowing” technology on the curve where the derailment occurred. Indeed, Amtrak is supposed to install such technology on all dangerous curves in its system by next year, but it has already announced that it cannot do so and will not be able to do so until 2020 at the earliest.

Why has this safety technology not been installed? The answer, of course, is that it is expensive and Amtrak says that it cannot afford to bring this technology on line as quickly as Congress and the public want.

So, the bottom line is just that: if we want to have safer railroads, then either passengers

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I think that it is essential that both the general public and those in political office have a realistic debate about how much safety is desirable and what such safety costs.”

must be willing to pay more for such travel, or governments, both state and federal, must provide greater subsidies to Amtrak so that the company can install more safety equipment. Will either of these two occur? Possibly, but not probably.

The reality of railroad passenger safety, like the reality of automobile safety or airplane safety, is always going to involve trade-offs between costs and degree of safety and the role of government in subsidizing safety equipment. It seems pointless to me to attack Amtrak for not installing safety equipment it cannot afford if the public is unwilling to pay more to have such equipment available or Congress and the states are unwilling to subsidize the installation of such equipment.

I think that it is essential that both the general public and those in political office have a realistic debate about how much safety is desirable and what such safety costs.

In the end, it is such a debate and the economics of railroad safety that will determine how safe trains will be in the future and whether we will have more tragic accidents because safety equipment has not been installed because of the expense.

— Mike Hoeflich, a distinguished professor in the Kansas University School of Law, writes a regular column for the Journal-World.

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From the Lawrence Journal-World for May 27, 1915: “The heaviest rain that has fallen in Lawrence this spring flooded all of the lower streets of Lawrence this afternoon. Many of the years cellars of the town and the basements of the ago stores were well filled with water. Out at IndiIN 1915 ana and Ninth, the water coming down Indiana hill ran in on the floor of the Bond Grocery and filled the basement. At Ninth and Massachusetts street there was over three feet of water entirely covering the sidewalk and was well up on the side of the McColloch Drug Store. At the West End Grocery there was several feet of water rushing down the street. Water rushing down Seventh street completely covered the Santa Fe tracks at the depot.”

“The immense eagle which is used by the Watkins bank for decorating purposes was taken from the archway of the bank some time last night. This is a most desirable piece for decoration … The people at the bank will give a reward for information leading to the location of the eagle.”

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Partly sunny with a thunderstorm

A thunderstorm in the area

A shower and thunderstorm around

Occasional rain and a t-storm

Rather cloudy

High 82° Low 62° POP: 55%

High 79° Low 66° POP: 40%

High 78° Low 61° POP: 60%

High 70° Low 54° POP: 55%

High 69° Low 53° POP: 15%

Wind NNW 3-6 mph

Wind SSE 7-14 mph

Wind S 7-14 mph

Wind NNW 7-14 mph

Wind N 6-12 mph

McCook 78/58 Oberlin 80/61

Clarinda 80/59

Lincoln 81/62

Grand Island 79/60

Beatrice 81/61

Concordia 79/61

Centerville 79/59

St. Joseph 82/62 Chillicothe 82/61

Sabetha 81/61

Kansas City Marshall Manhattan 83/65 83/64 Salina 81/62 Oakley Kansas City Topeka 82/64 78/60 83/63 Lawrence 81/62 Sedalia 82/62 Emporia Great Bend 82/64 80/62 78/62 Nevada Dodge City Chanute 83/65 78/61 Hutchinson 81/64 Garden City 81/63 78/59 Springfield Wichita Pratt Liberal Coffeyville Joplin 81/64 81/65 78/61 83/62 81/63 82/64 Hays Russell 79/60 79/62

Goodland 75/56

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

LAWRENCE ALMANAC

Through 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Temperature High/low Normal high/low today Record high today Record low today

79°/60° 78°/58° 90° in 2012 42° in 1903

Precipitation in inches 24 hours through 8 p.m. yest. 0.47 Month to date 8.22 Normal month to date 4.40 Year to date 13.42 Normal year to date 13.51

REGIONAL CITIES

Today Thu. Today Thu. Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Independence 84 66 t 81 67 c Atchison 83 62 pc 82 68 c Fort Riley 82 63 pc 79 66 t Belton 81 64 t 79 66 c Olathe 81 63 t 78 66 c Burlington 82 64 t 80 65 c Osage Beach 82 62 t 84 66 t Coffeyville 82 64 t 80 65 c Osage City 83 63 t 82 66 c Concordia 79 61 pc 77 63 t Ottawa 83 64 t 82 65 c Dodge City 78 61 t 77 60 t Wichita 81 65 t 78 65 c Holton 85 65 pc 84 69 c Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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8:37 p.m.

2:58 p.m.

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Temperature bands are highs for today.

Fronts Cold

INTERNATIONAL CITIES

Today Cities Hi Lo W Acapulco 91 80 t Amsterdam 64 50 pc Athens 77 64 c Baghdad 103 75 s Bangkok 98 80 t Beijing 90 68 pc Berlin 58 45 pc Brussels 65 50 pc Buenos Aires 64 52 s Cairo 111 78 pc Calgary 74 48 pc Dublin 54 43 sh Geneva 67 45 s Hong Kong 88 82 t Jerusalem 102 72 pc Kabul 85 52 s London 66 52 pc Madrid 84 57 s Mexico City 77 57 t Montreal 83 66 r Moscow 82 60 s New Delhi 109 81 pc Oslo 59 43 sh Paris 69 53 pc Rio de Janeiro 82 72 s Rome 74 55 t Seoul 86 58 s Singapore 89 80 t Stockholm 61 43 sh Sydney 68 53 pc Tokyo 85 66 s Toronto 82 55 t Vancouver 69 54 pc Vienna 61 47 pc Warsaw 61 45 pc Winnipeg 73 50 s

Hi 90 60 73 106 97 91 68 63 65 94 62 56 72 89 92 82 63 87 76 72 77 109 51 70 84 75 84 88 61 71 82 78 71 67 63 69

Thu. Lo W 78 c 49 sh 62 t 82 pc 80 t 68 pc 48 pc 47 sh 55 s 68 pc 40 c 42 sh 52 pc 82 c 58 pc 54 pc 48 c 60 s 54 t 51 sh 57 t 83 s 44 r 50 pc 71 t 54 s 62 s 80 t 46 c 57 s 68 c 52 s 55 s 48 pc 47 pc 41 pc

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Today Thu. Today Thu. Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Memphis 85 68 t 85 69 t Albuquerque 82 55 pc 83 56 s Miami 87 75 pc 87 75 pc Anchorage 62 45 s 62 45 s Milwaukee 74 56 t 73 56 s Atlanta 79 65 t 82 67 t Minneapolis 82 62 s 81 65 t Austin 87 70 t 84 70 c Nashville 86 63 t 86 65 s Baltimore 85 67 t 87 63 t New Orleans 86 74 t 85 74 pc Birmingham 81 67 t 83 67 t New York 82 69 t 82 67 t Boise 75 51 t 78 54 s Omaha 82 62 s 78 65 t Boston 80 63 pc 79 59 t 89 70 pc 88 70 pc Buffalo 77 59 t 76 58 pc Orlando Philadelphia 87 70 t 86 68 t Cheyenne 66 45 t 67 44 c Phoenix 95 72 pc 97 73 s Chicago 79 58 t 80 64 s 81 62 t 81 61 pc Cincinnati 82 62 t 83 64 pc Pittsburgh Portland, ME 82 63 pc 81 56 t Cleveland 81 59 t 78 60 s Portland, OR 78 56 pc 83 59 s Dallas 85 68 t 82 68 c Reno 80 52 s 81 55 s Denver 72 49 t 72 47 c Richmond 88 70 t 87 67 t Des Moines 82 60 s 81 66 t Sacramento 83 54 s 84 55 s Detroit 80 59 t 81 61 s St. Louis 85 68 t 86 70 t El Paso 93 62 pc 93 63 t Fairbanks 76 53 pc 72 51 pc Salt Lake City 71 53 pc 68 51 t 69 61 pc 70 61 pc Honolulu 82 68 pc 83 69 pc San Diego Houston 87 74 t 85 73 pc San Francisco 65 53 pc 64 54 pc Seattle 74 55 pc 78 57 s Indianapolis 81 63 t 84 65 s Spokane 75 55 pc 80 57 pc Kansas City 81 62 t 79 65 c Tucson 95 64 pc 94 65 s Las Vegas 91 69 pc 94 71 s 83 66 t 80 66 c Little Rock 86 68 t 84 68 pc Tulsa 88 72 t 89 71 t Los Angeles 74 59 pc 75 61 pc Wash., DC National extremes yesterday for the 48 contiguous states High: Death Valley, CA 105° Low: Bodie State Park, CA 29°

WEATHER HISTORY

WEATHER TRIVIA™

is the longest rainless period for a place in the U.S.?

Q: What

A tornado struck a passenger train near Moorhead, Minn., on May 27, 1931. One person died, and 57 were injured.

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993 days, Bagdad, Calif.

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Lawrence Farmers’ Market, 7-11 a.m., 824 New Hampshire St. (parking lot on New Hampshire, between Eighth and Ninth streets).

Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 7:30 a.m., parking lot in 800 block of Vermont Street.

John Jervis, classical guitar, 8-11 a.m., Panera, 520 W. 23rd St. Lone Star Church Pork & Pie Fest, market 8 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lone Star Church of the Brethren, 883 East 800 Road.

St. John Catholic Church Rummage Sale, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1246 Kentucky St. Eudora Indoor Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Market On Main, 724 Main St., Eudora.

Yard Waste Drop-Off and Compost/Woodchip Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wood Recovery and Compost Facility, 1420 E. 11th St. Summer Reads for Children and Adults Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Caddy Stacks, 10 a.m.-sunset, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Kansas City Symphony Presents: A Violin/ Viola Master Class with Pinchas Zukerman, 11 a.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo. Art Tougeau Parade, noon, Massachusetts Street, Downtown Lawrence.

Lawrence Death Cafe, 1-3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Lawrence Busker Festival, 1-5 p.m., Downtown Lawrence.

Saturday Afternoon Ragtime, 2-4 p.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St. Americana Music Academy Saturday Jam, 3 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts St. Headpin Challenge, 6-9 p.m., Royal Crest Lanes, 933 Iowa St. Lawrence Bridge Club, 6:30 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center, 1025 N. Third St. (Partner required; first two visits free; call 760-4195 for more info.)

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Library Book Van, 10:30Dinner and Big Band 11:30 a.m., Arbor Court, music, 5:30 p.m., Ameri1510 St. Andrews Drive. can Legion Post #14, Books & Babies 3408 W. Sixth St. (birth-23 months), 9:30Fundamentals of 10 a.m., Lawrence Public Estate Planning, 6-7:30 Library, 707 Vermont St. p.m., Lawrence Senior Big Brothers Big SisCenter, 745 Vermont St. ters of Douglas County Junkyard Jazz Band, volunteer information, 7 p.m., American Legion, noon, United Way Build3408 W. Sixth St. ing, 2518 Ridge Court.

Lawrence PreservaLawrence Public tion Alliance 2015 PresLibrary Book Van, 1-2 ervation Achievement p.m., Babcock Place, Award presentations, 1700 Massachusetts St. 7-9 p.m., Cider Gallery, Clinton Parkway 810 Pennsylvania St. Nursery Farmers’ Lawrence Arts & Market, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Crafts group, 7-9 p.m., Clinton Parkway Nursery, Merc cafe, 901 Iowa St. 4900 Clinton Parkway.

Team trivia, 9 p.m., Steak/Salmon Night, Johnny’s West, 721 Wa5-7:30 p.m., Eagles karusa Drive.

Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St. Thursday Night KaDouglas County Comraoke, 9 p.m., Wayne & mission meeting, check Larry’s Sports Bar & Grill, website at douglas-coun933 Iowa St. ty.com for meeting time, Douglas County Court29 FRIDAY house, 1100 MassachuLawrence Public setts St. Library Book Van, 9-10 American Legion a.m., Clinton Place, 2125 Bingo, doors open 4:30 Clinton Parkway. p.m., first games 6:45 Mike Shurtz Trio feap.m., snack bar 5-8 p.m., turing Erin Fox, 10:15American Legion Post 11:30 a.m., Signs of Life, #14, 3408 W. Sixth St. 722 Massachusetts St. Ninth Street Corridor Lawrence Public Citizen Advisory ComLibrary Book Van, 10:30mittee meeting, 7 p.m., 11:30 a.m., Wyndham Lawrence Public Library Place, 2551 Crossgate auditorium, 707 Vermont Drive.

St. Lawrence Public Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Legends, 1540 Wakarusa Library Book Van, 1-2 p.m., Peterson Acres, Drive.

2930 Peterson Road.

Conroy’s Trivia, 7:30 Lawrence Busker Fesp.m., Conroy’s Pub, 3115 tival, 2-11 p.m., DownW. Sixth St. town Lawrence.

Lawrence City Band Perry Lecompton Concert: “A New SumFarmers’ Market, 4-6:30 mer Season,” 8 p.m., p.m., U.S. Highway 24 South Park, 12th and and Ferguson Road (in Massachusetts streets.

FastTrax Parking Lot), Free swing dancing lessons and dance, 8-11 Perry.

Final Friday Art p.m., Kansas Room in Tougeau Pre-Parade the Kansas Union, 1301 Street Party, 5-9 p.m., Jayhawk Blvd.

Downtown Lawrence.

Outdoor Downtown 28 THURSDAY Sculpture Exhibition: Red Dog’s Dog Days Opening reception and workout, 6 a.m., Lawtour, 5:30 p.m., beginning rence High School, 1901 at Lawrence Arts Center, Louisiana St. 940 New Hampshire St. Senior Session: What Fried chicken dinner, Makes That Art?! 10-11 5:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, a.m., Osher Lifelong 1803 W. Sixth St. Learning Institute, 1515 VFW dinner, 6 p.m., St. Andrews Drive.

VFW, 1801 MassachuCommunity Blood setts St. Center blood drive, 2-6 Bingo night, doors p.m., Sports Pavilion Law5:30 p.m., refreshments 6 rence, 100 Rock Chalk p.m., bingo starts 7 p.m., Lane.

Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Community Blood Sixth St. Center blood drive, 3-7 Kansas City Symp.m., Painted Kanvas Art phony Classical SeStudio, 1540 Wakarusa ries: Zukerman, Geller, Drive, Suite H. Beethoven and Bach, Gaming with the Pro 8 p.m., Helzberg Hall, (sixth-12 graders), 4-5 Kauffman Center for the p.m., Lawrence Public Performing Arts, 1601 Library, 707 Vermont St. Broadway, Kansas City, Cottin’s Hardware Mo.

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U.S. home prices jump in March

‘Aquarius’ tracks the dark side of the 1960s

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Vehicles are left on a flooded Interstate 45 in Houston on Tuesday. Heavy rains closed roadways and stranded thousands.

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WIMBERLEY, TEXAS Residents and officials faced an unprecedented wall of water during flash floods that crushed homes and swept away families over the weekend in Central Texas.

Rescue crews on Tuesday continued searching Blanco River for 13 people who remained missing, including a family of eight vacationing in a single home, authorities said. There have been two confirmed deaths.

A record surge 44 feet high sped down the Blanco River late Sunday, demolishing homes and businesses, Hays County Commissioner Will Conley said. The previous record on the river was 32 feet, recorded in 1926.

San Marcos city spokeswoman Kristi Wyatt said Tuesday that 30 people who were listed as missing had been accounted for in Hays County, about 35 miles southwest of Austin.

Emergency officials began sending out alerts to residents warning of the rapidly-rising river at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, said Kharley Smith, the emergency management coordinator.

The river grew at 223 cubic feet per second — the fastest rate ever recorded, Smith said. At some point in the evening, the river gauge washed away.

Around 70 homes in Hays County were completely destroyed, county spokeswoman Laureen Chernow said.

The Wimberley area should get a few days of decent weather.

But a low-pressure system hov-

ering over Texas could bring more torrential downpours by the end of the week, Hays County Judge Bert Cobb said. “This is not over,” he said.

In Houston, almost another foot of rain fell Tuesday. High water and flooding made many of the region’s roads impassable.

The fourth-largest city in the USA suffered some of its worst flooding in years as much of the city and its freeway system were under water.

Torrential rains sent Houston bayous out of their banks overnight, flooding hundreds of homes and stranding thousands of drivers.

The dead Tuesday were in the Houston area. One was found in a car in southwest Houston. Another was pulled from Brays Bayou, in southeast Houston.

Urban violence rages over weekend Baltimore, Chicago hit homicide highs Greg Toppo and Aamer Madhani USA TODAY

Violence surged in major U.S. cities over Memorial Day weekend, bringing new highs for homicides in Chicago and Baltimore after years of declining crime.

Nine murders and nearly 30 shootings over the weekend brought Baltimore’s monthly homicide toll to its highest point in more than 15 years, taxing a city and police department al-

ready pushed to its limits after rioting last month.

Baltimore logged a record 35 homicides as of Tuesday, the most in a single month since 1999. This year, the city has had 108 homicides.

“I’ve never seen anything like it,” City Councilman William “Pete” Welch told The (Baltimore) Sun. “The shootings and killings are all over the city.”

The Memorial Day weekend was also a bloody one in Chicago, where at least 12 people were killed and 44 were wounded in gun violence from Friday night to Tuesday morning. The rash of violence continues a trend of killings and shootings that began this

ALEX WONG

Gita Stevenson, right, speaks to Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, second from left, near a burned CVS May 7.

year after the city recorded the fewest homicides in decades last year.

The weekend’s wounded in-

clude Jacele Johnson, 4, shot in the head Friday evening as she sat in a car on the South Side with a 17-year-old cousin, who was shot in the chest. On the city’s West Side, a 17-year-old boy was shot in the back and the leg.

About two hours earlier, a 19year-old man was gunned down two blocks from Chicago Police Headquarters, the Chicago SunTimes reported.

Even before this weekend’s incidents, murders were up 17% and non-fatal shootings had jumped 24% from the same time last year, according to Chicago Police Department statistics. The v STORY CONTINUES ON 2B

Supreme Court to consider redefining ‘one-person, one-vote’ Texas redistricting case at center of dispute Richard Wolf USA TODAY

The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide whether state legislative districts must have roughly equal numbers of legal voters rather than overall populations.

The case was filed by voters in Texas who claim their ballots carry less weight than those of voters whose state Senate districts include large numbers of illegal WASHINGTON

immigrants.

While the Constitution is intended to protect the principle of one-person, one-vote, what remains unclear is whether districts must be apportioned based on the number of residents or the number of legal voters.

In states such as Texas, Arizona and California, where the number of illegal immigrants varies from one district to the next, drawing districts based on total population means voters in one district will have less clout than those in the next.

In the Texas case, for instance, Sue Evenwel’s mostly rural district has about 584,000 citizens

eligible to vote, while a neighboring urban district has only 372,000. As a result, voters in the urban district have more sway to influence the outcome.

A federal district court in Texas ruled the state Legislature’s use of total population could not be appealed. But as far back as 2001, at least one justice, Clarence Thomas, had said the issue should be reviewed by the Supreme Court.

The two voters challenging the state Senate maps claimed in their petition to the high court that in theory, the Legislature could have put one voter in each of 30 Senate districts and all the state’s other voters into the 31st.

As far back as 2001, at least one justice, Clarence Thomas, had said the issue should be reviewed by the Supreme Court.

(Such a plan would have trouble meeting other requirements, such as geographic contiguity.)

“The one-person, one-vote principle, by its terms, entitles voters to an equal vote,” the chal-

lengers said. “Unless the districting process no longer protects that right, the judgment below cannot stand.”

The organization behind the challenge, the Project on Fair Representation, was the brainchild of other major Supreme Court cases challenging minority preferences. Among them: Fisher v. University of Texas, challenging the use of affirmative action policies in college admissions, and Shelby County, Ala., v. Holder, challenging a major section of the Voting Rights Act. The case will be taken up during the court’s next term, which begins in October.

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TRANSPORTATION

U.S. urges dropping of ‘absurd charges’ Kim Hjelmgaard USA TODAY

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Investigators and first responders in Philadelphia work May 13 near the wreckage of Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 188.

Amtrak to add video cameras Devices to monitor operators will be in 70 locomotives Brian J. Tumulty USA TODAY

Amtrak said Tuesday it will install inward-facing video cameras by the end of the year to monitor train operators on 70 of its locomotives operating on the Northeast Corridor.

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distance trains between Washington and Boston, as well as Keystone Service between New York, Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pa. Amtrak said it is still developing plans for installing video cameras on Acela Express locomotives and other diesel locomotives.

Its decision follows a May 12 derailment in Philadelphia that killed eight people.

The Northeast Regional 188 train involved in that accident had only a forward-facing camera that monitored the tracks ahead of the train as it took a curve at more than double the 50 mph speed limit.

“Inward-facing video cameras will help improve safety and serve as a valuable investigative tool,” Amtrak President and CEO Joe Boardman said in a statement.

“We have tested these cameras and will begin installation as an additional measure to enhance safety.”

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., among the lawmakers calling for the new cameras, said Tuesday he was reassured by Amtrak’s quick action.

“These cameras will make a significant difference for the safety of rail passengers and will provide additional information that can be used to improve safety and

prevent future tragedies,” Schumer said.

The Federal Railroad Administration issued an emergency order Thursday requiring Amtrak to slow trains to 50 mph as they approach the curve where the May 12 derailment occurred, a move Amtrak already has taken.

The agency also ordered Amtrak to identify every curve on the Northeast Corridor between Washington and Boston where trains are required to slow down more than 20 mph.

Amtrak must also provide a list of those locations and target dates for safety changes at each location.

Baltimore mayor ‘disheartened’ by violence Baltimore, he wrote, is “in the midst of a challenging time. Following a period of civil unrest, we have been experiencing an increase of the pace of violent crime, most notably homicides and shootings.”

Batts told The Sun last week that police have struggled to stop burgeoning violence since the death of Freddie Gray, 25, on April 19 set off days of protests in West Baltimore and prompted Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to put the city under a five-day curfew. A week after police arrested him, Gray died from injuries he received while in police custody. Last week, a grand jury indicted six police officers in Gray’s death.

An investigation by WBAL-TV found a 32% drop in arrests since the curfew. Police arrested 355 people after the curfew, compared with 522 arrests from March 2-8. The station’s inquiry also found that homicide rates are up nearly 40% compared with last year.

In the 1990s, Baltimore routinely saw more than 300 homicides a year. The death toll dropped to 253 in 2002, under then-Mayor Martin O’Malley, who instituted a “zero tolerance” approach to crime.

Homicides rose in 2007 to 282 under then-Mayor Sheila Dixon.

In 2011, under Rawlings-Blake, the city reached a low of 197 homicides.

Rawlings-Blake met Sunday with Batts and his staff about adjustments the police department is making to respond to the violence, the mayor’s spokesman, Howard Libit, said.

Rawlings-Blake is “disheartened and frustrated by this continuing violence, particularly when you think about the progress that the city has made,” Libit told USA TODAY in a statement.

“It’s a very violent time — there are a lot of people being hurt,” said Baltimore orthopedic surgeon Andrew Pollak.

Pollak, chief of orthopedics for the University of Maryland Medical System, said the homicide rate in Baltimore “is not a new public health problem — this is an ongoing public health problem.”

What’s new, he said, is the volume of killings.

Though homicide totals have hovered between 200 and 300 for decades, he said, the aftermath of Gray’s death has changed the dynamic between police and the public. “As a result, the gangs, who really are the heart and soul of this problem, have got the police and the populace fighting each other, rather than fighting the gangs.”

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leaving records with the phone companies unless and until the NSA obtains court permission.

Some senators still have privacy concerns with the records collection program overall, however.

Obama said “non-controversial” tools used to thwart terror attacks will also lapse if the Patriot Act is allowed to expire at midnight Sunday. — David Jackson

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city has recorded 133 homicides this year as of May 17, compared with 114 at the same time last year. There have been 693 shootings this year, compared with 560 at the same time last year.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who won re-election in April, touted the strides Chicago has made under his watch in reducing the number of homicides. The nation’s third-largest city had 407 murders last year, the city’s fewest in five decades.

After seeing crime drop sharply in the first half of 2014, St. Louis saw a steep rise in violence in several neighborhoods as protests grew, following the shooting death of Michael Brown in nearby Ferguson by police officer Darren Wilson. By year’s end, St. Louis logged 157 homicides, the city’s highest yearly toll since 2008.

The problem has persisted this year as well: Homicides went up 6% for the first quarter of 2015, compared with the same period last year.

Police Chief Sam Dotson said he noted a decrease in police-initiated interactions with residents in the midst of the worst protests in the St. Louis area in the weeks after Brown’s killing in August.

Police also were less active in No-

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“We have been experiencing an increase of the pace of violent crime, most notably homicides and shootings.”

Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts

vember after the St. Louis County prosecutor announced Wilson wouldn’t face criminal charges.

In Baltimore, Police Commissioner Anthony Batts wrote a letter to community leaders Monday, acknowledging the disintegrating relationship between police and the community. He said the police would move “aggressively” to address the violence.

IN BRIEF TEXAS MAN CHARGED WITH TRYING TO HELP TERRORISTS

A Texas man has been charged by federal authorities in a alleged conspiracy to aid the Islamic State terror group by assisting a friend’s travel to Syria and unsuccessfully attempting the same journey himself to join the group’s ranks.

Asher Abid Khan, 20, of Spring, Texas, was arrested Tuesday after making it as far as Istanbul.

According to federal prosecutors, he was duped into returning to Texas when his family sent the suspect false information about his mother’s health.

The FBI learned of Khan’s plans after agents searched his friend’s Facebook account. The friend, identified in court papers as S.R.G., allegedly posted pictures of himself with militarystyle weapons. If convicted, Khan faces a maximum 15 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.

— Kevin Johnson OBAMA URGES RENEWAL OF SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM

The Senate needs to keep working on counterterrorism

Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian went on trial in Iran on Tuesday, the nation’s state media said.

Rezaian, 39, is being tried on “espionage for the hostile government of the United States” and propaganda against the Islamic Republic, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.

The trial is closed to the public, including Rezaian’s family. It is taking place in a Revolutionary Court, the IRNA news agency said. Tuesday’s hearing ended after a few hours with no details provided on when the trial would continue, IRNA reported.

The California native, who

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Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian and his wife in Tehran in 2013.

holds an Iranian passport as well as an American one, was detained on July 22. His Iranian wife, Yeganeh Salehi, and two photojournalists were held but released.

In Washington, U.S. State Department spokesman Jeff Rathke said diplomats would continue to raise Rezaian’s case and those of other detained Americans at the nuclear negotiations. “We continue to call for all of the absurd charges to be dropped and for Jason Rezaian to be released immediately,” Rathke said, according to the Associated Press.

The Post has criticized the case and said the reporter faces up to 10 to 20 years in prison.

“It is absurd and despicable to assert, as Iran’s judiciary is now claiming, that Jason’s work first as a freelance reporter and then as the Post’s Tehran correspondent amounted to espionage,” Martin Baron, the Post’s executive editor, said last month.

President Obama said this month that his administration has been working to secure Rezaian’s release.

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The name of Christian band Hillsong United was incorrect, and the star rating was omitted in some editions Monday in a review of the group’s album, Empire (eegE).

AUTHORITIES SEEK CALLER WHO THREATENED JETLINERS

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Firefighters clean the site of an attack at a teacher training school in Kandahar on Tuesday. Insurgents stormed the dorm, triggering a 16-hour gunbattle with Afghan forces. surveillance legislation to prevent The House has passed a new the government’s authority from version of the Patriot Act — the expiring next week, President “USA Freedom Act” — that inObama said Tuesday. telligence agencies can live with, “This needs to get done,” Oba- the president said. But the Senate ma told reporters after a meeting left on recess without resolving with NATO Secretary-General disputes over telephone surveilJens Stoltenberg that also lance and records collection.

The House bill modifies Natouched on challenges with the tional Security Agency rules by Islamic State, Iraq and Russia.

Authorities are searching for a caller or callers whose anonymous threats against several trans-Atlantic flights led U.S. officials to send Air Force fighter jets to escort one of the jetliners to John F. Kennedy Airport.

Claims of chemical weapons or bombs aboard at least six flights turned out to be baseless Monday. But an inability to quickly contact Air France Flight 22 from Paris led officials to scramble two F-15s “out of an abundance of caution,” the FBI said.

Aviation experts say such anonymous threats are not uncommon, although they don’t usually involve so many aircraft.

— Rick Hampson

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Iraq mounts initiative to retake Anbar Shiite militias and Sunni forces carry out joint operation

“We have arrested hundreds of (Islamic State) militants at the outskirts of Ramadi.”

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Kateab Hezbollah, a Shiite militia group

A Shiite militia group said Tuesday it has arrested hundreds of Islamic State militants in embattled Anbar province as Iraq announced a major military operation to regain control of the region.

Iraqi state TV reported the government operation is backed

by Shiite militias and Sunni forces. The Islamic State captured Anbar’s provincial capital Ramadi last week, marking a major setback for Iraqi forces.

next coming days will witness an intensifying of the siege on Ramadi.”

The U.S.-led coalition in Iraq confirmed Tuesday that Iraqi security forces are engaged in an operation to retake Ramadi. The coalition is providing air support as requested by Iraq’s government, according to the joint task force commanding coalition forces.

The coalition command has said between 2,000 and 3,000 Iraqi army forces are near the

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Sunni fighters battle Islamic State forces alongside Iraqi troops on the outskirts of the Beiji oil refinery on Monday.

“We announce the beginning of the military operation to liberate Anbar,” said Ahmad al-Assadi, a spokesman for Iraq’s Shiite mi-

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litias called the Popular Mobilization Forces. “This operation will end the hit-and-run operations by (Islamic State) militants. The

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city, primarily in blocking positions east and west of Ramadi.

Some 4,000 Sunni tribal fighters are participating in the fight in Anbar province, al-Assadi said Tuesday. Ramadi is surrounded from three sides by Iraqi forces, he said. The Pentagon, however, could not confirm that detail, said Col. Steve Warren, a spokesman, according to the Associated Press.

One Shiite militia group, Kateab Hezbollah, said in a statement: “We have arrested hundreds of (Islamic State) militants. ... We have carried out an operation at the outskirts of Ramadi in coordination with Iraqi troops.”

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said Tuesday “the liberation of Anbar is so close.”

IMMIGRATION

Deportation program still stalled by courts Appellate judges keep governors’ suit alive Alan Gomez and David Jackson USA TODAY

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Cleveland to be monitored while implementing reforms Part of 105-page deal with Justice Dept. hailed by mayor

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The Justice Department and the city of Cleveland announced an agreement Tuesday that would place the troubled local police department under the direction of an independent monitor to ensure reforms following a string of deadly encounters involving officers.

The agreement comes following the weekend acquittal of an officer in the 2012 fatal shooting of two unarmed residents, which prompted a wave of protests in the city, and the November shooting of a 12-year-old boy who was killed while playing with a toy gun in a local park.

Mayor Frank Jackson described the settlement as “a defining moment” for the city, adding that he hoped it would serve as a “catalyst” for broad reforms in the police department’s relationship with a wary community.

Vanita Gupta, who directs Justice’s Civil Rights Division, said the 105-page agreement outlined needed improvement in virtually every aspect of the policing oper-

A string of fatal shootings led to Justice Department action. ation, from how Cleveland recruits its officers and how they are trained to the way it disciplines those officers who break the rules. A centerpiece of the federally monitored program is the creation of a community police commission composed of local civil rights advocates, business leaders, police union representatives and others to address such concerns as racial bias and whether officers are being held accountable for their actions.

A December Justice review of policing in Cleveland found that the use of unreasonable force was part of a pattern of behavior among police that was in some cases endorsed by supervisors.

The Justice report mirrored recent findings in other cities,

including Ferguson, Mo., and Albuquerque, N.M., that have contributed to a national re-examination of policing in the nation. Justice officials have reviewed the operations of more than 20 departments since 2009.

Earlier this month, Justice launched a review of the Baltimore Police Department following last month’s death of Freddie Gray. The 25-year-old man suffered severe spinal cord injuries and died while in police custody, touching off violent protests in that city. Six officers have been charged by state authorities in connection to Gray’s arrest and death.

“Constitutional policing is key to building trust between police departments and the communities they serve,” Gupta said, appearing with Jackson to outline the agreement. “As you know, the difficult task of rebuilding trust between police and the community is one that communities around the country are struggling with, and it is also one that is not new.”

The Justice review of the Cleveland agency examined 600 incidents in which police used some method of force between 2010 and 2013.

Tanis Quach of Cleveland joins a protest Saturday in front of the Justice Building in reaction to Cleveland police officer Michael Brelo being acquitted of manslaughter charges in the death of two people shot at the end of a 2012 car chase.

A December review of policing in Cleveland found that the use of unreasonable force was part of a pattern of behavior.

A federal appeals court refused Tuesday to let President Obama’s program that protects millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation go into effect.

The decision by a three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based 5th Circuit Court of Appeals affects undocumented immigrants who could have been protected under the president’s order. A federal judge blocked Obama’s plan in February, hours before many of them were to start applying for the new program.

Obama announced in 2012 that he would allow undocumented immigrants brought to the country as children to register with the federal government in exchange for two-year protections from deportation. In November, he said Congress had yet to fix the nation’s immigration system, so he would move to protect even more undocumented immigrants.

Under the new program, more undocumented immigrants brought to the country as children would qualify for the deportation protections, as well as older undocumented immigrants who had U.S. citizen children.

The White House criticized Tuesday’s ruling, saying the twojudge majority misrepresented the facts and the law.

“As the powerful dissent from Judge (Stephen) Higginson recognizes, President Obama’s immigration executive actions are fully consistent with the law,” said White House spokesperson Brandi Hoffine.

Twenty-six GOP governors filed a lawsuit against Obama, saying he overstepped his authority, and in February, U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen in Brownsville, Texas, halted the program.

The appellate court saw no reason to overturn that decision.

The Obama administration can now appeal to the full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals or directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.

‘FREE-RANGE’ PARENTING

Couple whose children walked unsupervised cleared Meta Pettus

WUSA-TV, Washington SILVER SPRING, MD.

A Maryland couple who had been investigated for letting their minor children walk home alone have been cleared of child neglect in one of the cases against them.

Child Protective Services has ruled out child neglect against Danielle and Alexander Meitiv who allowed their children to walk unsupervised from a Silver Spring park. The Meitivs “free-

range” parenting style has been a topic of debate.

Legal representatives for the couple said Montgomery County’s Child Protective Services has changed its initial decision from “unsubstantiated neglect” to “ruled out” in an investigation stemming from a Dec. 20 incident in which their son, Rafi, 10, and daughter, Dvora, 6, were detained by police when returning home from a park.

That was the second time, the agency investigated the family for allowing their children to walk

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Dvora Meitiv, 6, and Rafi Meitiv, 10.

Danielle and Alexander Meitiv

alone in their suburban Washington neighborhood.

The first investigation began in

October when the children were playing together in the park.

In the December incident, a

Child Protective Services employee threatened to immediately remove Rafi and Dvora from their home unless their father agreed to an imposed “safety plan,” representatives said.

On Tuesday, lawyers for the Meitivs say the couple is “pleased with the new decision but concerned that CPS’ policy leaves a cloud over their family and others.”

A third case stemming from an April incident in which the children were seized by police and detained for hours is pending.

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STOCKS SLIDE AS RATE HIKE ANGST IS BACK

NEW COMPANY WOULD INCREASE REACH The cable company formed by combining Charter Communications, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks would have 23.1 million customers across the U.S. Areas of service: Time Warner Cable

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100,000 ACCOUNTS BREACHED IN IRS HACK Thieves hacked into an Internal Revenue Service online service and gained access to information from more than 100,000 taxpayer accounts, the agency said Tuesday. The criminals used personal data obtained from other sources, including Social Security numbers, street addresses and dates of birth, to get into the IRS “Get Transcript” service. The IRS’ main computer system that handles tax filings wasn’t compromised. The IRS is notifying everyone who appeared to have personal information stolen and providing credit monitoring for the roughly 100,000 people whose accounts were successfully accessed.

DEUTSCHE BANK ACCEPTS $55 MILLION PENALTY Deutsche Bank agreed to pay $55 million on Tuesday to settle allegations the German banking giant misstated paper losses of at least $1.5 billion during the global financial crisis. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said an investigation found that Deutsche Bank overvalued a derivatives portfolio of “Leveraged Super Senior” trades through which the bank had purchased protection against credit default losses. Deutsche Bank shares closed down 3.4% at $30.59 on Tuesday.

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TEXAS STORMS SHUT DOWN OIL OPERATIONS Devon Energy shut wells and Kinder Morgan suspended operations at a fuel terminal southeast of Houston after storms flooded parts of Texas and cut power to tens of thousands.

Devon stopped pumping from wells in areas affected by flooding in Texas, spokesman John Porretto said by email on Tuesday. Kinder Morgan suspended service at a complex in Pasadena, Texas, where trucks load gasoline and diesel, after lightning affected the area’s electrical systems. Storms have slammed Texas with more than 10 inches of rain. More than one-third of the nation’s oil production is in Texas.

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NEWS ANALYSIS

Charter seeks size, influence Will regulators OK Time Warner Cable deal?

With patience and a lighter touch, John Malone is a step closer to getting his ultimate prize — a cable company large enough to wield market power and change TV’s future.

The billionaire industry legend largely stayed in the background as Charter Communications revealed its deal Tuesday to buy a much larger rival, Time Warner Cable, for $55 billion, or $195.71 per share in the cash-and-stock deal. But his influence and stringpulling were all over the megadeal that was more than a year in the making.

Based in Stamford, Conn., Charter — which Malone controls through his company, Liberty Broadband — sees the acquisition as nothing short of a lifeline needed to extract savings, invest in new products and enlarge a customer base that might buy them at a time when many predict the demise of cable.

But will federal regulators greenlight the deal? Charter and TWC don’t compete directly and the combined company will control less than 30% of the national broadband market. Neither owns TV networks or other content makers. And regulators will not have to grapple with some complex anti-trust issues that Comcast faced when it unsuccessfully tried to buy TWC. Charter is also buying a smaller cable company, Bright House Networks. And once all the deals are closed, Charter, now with only 5.9 million customers, will catapult into becoming the second-largest TV-and-Internet provider in the U.S. With about 24 million customers in 41 states, only Comcast’s it’ll trail 27.2 million.

Malone, who sold the former cable giant TCI to AT&T for $32 billion in 1999, has been itching to get back into the cable limelight and has been the lead preacher of consolidation as a way for the industry to remain vi-

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Billionaire John Malone in 2013.

able. Charter initially sought to buy TWC with a series of escalating bids during 2013 to 2014, forcing TWC’s board to reject Charter’s sweetened offer of about $61 billion in cash, stock and debt assumption in January 2014.

Broadening Charter’s presence nationally would theoretically empower the company to call for better pricing for content from cable networks and broadcasters, and insist on certain digital rights for streaming and on-demand video. “The bigger you are, the more you can negotiate for lower cost per subscriber,” said David Heger, a senior equity analyst at Edward Jones.

The tussle goes beyond pricing, however, as customers increasingly look for more flexible and cheaper TV bundles. Cable companies may be increasingly willing to accommodate them — but only if they can get the intransigent cable networks to play along.

Being big here helps too.

In the TV-everywhere world, marketing any new product — say, Wi-Fi hotspots, a competitor streaming service to Netflix, or a mobile phone service using those hotspots — would be more convenient with an enlarged customer base, says Roger Entner, an analyst at Recon Analytics. Justifying the investment dollars for these initiatives is also easier with a presence in large markets, like New York and Los Angeles. “As you have more people in the network, the network becomes more valuable,” Entner said.

Rapid industry changes prompted Comcast to swoop in and top Charter’s bid with its own $45.2 billion deal to buy TWC last year. But last month, Comcast ended its pursuit after federal regulators expressed anti-trust concerns.

Charter waited patiently and, once it learned of Comcast’s withdrawal, jumped on the chance to resubmit its bid — this time with a price that TWC’s board didn’t find insulting and without the hostile moves of its earlier bids.

Contributing: Kevin McCoy

The Dow tumbled sharply Tuesday and posted its worst day in May as a stronger U.S. dollar and mixed economic data rattled investors.

After returning from a threeday holiday weekend, investors sent the Dow Jones industrial average down for a second straight session. After losing more than 200 points earlier in the session, Adam Shell the blue chips finished down 190 USA TODAY points, or 1%, to 18,041.54.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index dropped 1% to 2104 and the Nasdaq composite index skidded 1.1% to 5033.

The downturn was broadbased as all 10 of the S&P 500 sectors were lower and all 30 Dow stocks dropped.

The dollar rose sharply against the Japanese currency, increasing to 123.21 yen from 121.55 yen. Oil prices took a hit as U.S. benchmark crude dropped 2.8% to $58.05 a barrel.

The Dow’s big drop was due in large part to renewed fears that interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve might come sooner than expected this fall.

While the Federal Reserve last week in the minutes of its April meeting said a June rate hike is “unlikely,” a speech Friday by Fed chair Janet Yellen suggested that a rate hike is still on the table for later this year if the economy continues to strengthen and inflation conDOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVG. tinues to tick higher and clos9:30 a.m.

18,250 er to the Fed’s 18,232 2% mandate.

18,200 A solid April durable goods -190.48 18,150 orders report 4:00 p.m. released early 18,100 18,042 Tuesday gave 18,050 credence to the idea that the 18,000 Fed may move earlier and WEDNESDAY MARKETS more aggresINDEX CLOSE CHG sively than Wall Nasdaq composite 5032.75 y 56.61 Street currently S&P 500 2104.20 y 21.86 Most T- note, 10-year yield 2.14% y 0.08 expects.

Oil, light sweet crude $58.34 y 1.38 Wall Street pros Euro (dollars per euro) $1.0872 y 0.014 see the first rate Yen per dollar 123.05 x 1.52 hike coming no SOURCES USA TODAY RESEARCH, MARKETWATCH.COM earlier than September and many expect just one rate hike in 2015. Dollar strength is again hurting investment, as well.

“It is the strength of the durable goods report that built on last week’s core CPI reading (which showed inflation at the consumer level rising more than expected); the combination has pushed the dollar higher, and pulls forward expectations for the anticipated Fed rate hike,” says Mark Luschini, chief investment strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott. “The stronger dollar works to crimp multinational profits.”

Despite all the nervousness around the negative impact of rising rates on stock prices, a rise in rates is not necessarily a major negative for stocks, and should be viewed as a return to normalcy, says Brian Belski, chief investment strategist at BMO Capital Markets.

“Fears surrounding higher interest rates … are bunk,” Belski says. “Higher rates are a function of an improving economy.”

Limited supply drives up March home prices Single-family home sales climb in April Kevin McCoy USA TODAY

Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose faster than expected in March, powered by limited supply for sale, according to a closely-watched economic report issued Tuesday.

A separate report issued by the federal government also showed new single-family home sales rose more than expected in April.

The Standard & Poor’s/CaseShiller index reported that property values for the 12 cities rose 5% year-over-year compared with March 2014. The result

topped the 4.6% consensus forecast of economists surveyed by Bloomberg.

Nationally, home prices recorded a 4.1% annual gain in March, compared with a 4.2% increase in February 2014, the index showed.

San Francisco and Denver reported the highest year-over-year price gains, with increases of 10.3% and 10% respectively over the last 12 months. Dallas rounded out the top three cities, with a 9.3% year-over-year gain.

The national index gained 0.8% month-over-month in March, with both the 10-city and 20-city composites reporting significant increases.

San Francisco led all cities with a 3% monthly rise in home prices,

followed by Seattle with a 2.3% jump. New York was the only city to report a negative month-overmonth change, with home prices down 0.1% for March.

“Home prices have enjoyed year-over-year gains for 35 consecutive months,” said David Blitzer, managing director and chairman of the Index Committee for S&P Dow Jones Indices.

“The patter of consistent gains is national.”

However, the annual rate of increase halved in the last year, Blitzer said. Home prices are currently rising more quickly than either per capita personal income or wages, narrowing the potential pool of future home buyers, he said.

“All of this suggests that some

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Potential buyers leave after viewing a home for sale in San Francisco.

future moderation in home prices gains is likely,” Blitzer said.

“Moreover, consumer debt levels seem to be manageable. I would describe this as a rebound in

home prices, not a bubble and not a reason to be fearful.”

Separately, a joint report by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development showed that sales of new single-family homes rose 6.8% in April to a seasonally adjusted rate 517,000 units.

The March rate was revised upward to 484,000, 3,000 units higher than the government’s initial estimate for the month.

The median sales price of new houses sold in April was $297,300 according to the government report.

The seasonally adjusted estimate of new houses for sale at the end of April was 205,000, a supply of 4.8 months at the current sales rate, the report said.

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AMERICA’S MARKETS What to watch Adam Shell @adamshell USA TODAY

High-end shoppers vs. bargain hunters. The 1% vs. the middle class. Tiffany vs. Costco.

It’s not quite Ali vs. Frazier, but when the most recent quarterly profit results are out today, Wall Street will have a good idea what the mind-set of the American consumer is when it comes to the high end and the rest of America.

Earnings reports from highend jeweler Tiffany and membership-driven bulk retailer Costco Wholesale are the only game in town today. No economic reports are scheduled for release. And the next Fed meeting isn’t until mid-June.

What Wall Street really wants to know from the two retailers is

Facts about America’s investors who use SigFig tracking services:

what their outlook is for this quarter and for the second half of the year. Is business picking up after the early-year slowdown due to nasty winter weather and a super-strong dollar that cooled business for U.S. multinationals?

Tiffany isn’t expected to report boffo first-quarter results. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S see the upscale retailer reporting earnings per share of 70 cents, a 28.3% drop from the same period a year ago. But the key question will be whether the wealthy are spending again with abandon now that the weather has warmed up and summer vacation season is upon us.

Costco is forecast to grow earnings 8.3% to $1.16 a share in its latest quarter. What its executives say about the health of the middle-class consumer could shed light on whether the second-half rebound materializes.

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CLOSE: 18,041.54 PREV. CLOSE: 18,232.02 RANGE: 17,990.02-18,229.75

-56.61 CHANGE: -1.1% YTD: +296.70 YTD % CHG: +6.3%

CLOSE: 5,032.75 PREV. CLOSE: 5,089.36 RANGE: 5,016.74-5,081.17

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Price

$ Chg

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Time Warner Cable (TWC) 183.60 +12.42 Charter Communications bumps 47% to take over.

+7.3 +20.7

Cablevision Systems (CVC) 25.86 May be Altice’s target after Charter and Time Warner.

+.88

+3.5 +25.3

Mylan (MYL) 70.55 Keeps buy at CRT Capital and ends losing streak.

+.89

+1.3 +25.2

Comcast (CMCSA) 58.59 Jumps early after teams up with Level 3 Communications.

+.72

+1.2

+1.0

Tenet Healthcare (THC) Rises after UBS note about hospital groups.

52.45

+.53

+1.0

+3.5

AbbVie (ABBV) 66.10 Completes $21 billion buyout of Pharmacyclics, jumps.

+.62

+.9

+1.0

E-Trade Financial (ETFC) Nears year’s high after consensus buy.

29.78

+.28

+.9

+22.8

Noble Energy (NBL) 44.15 Rebounds from May’s low as keeps buy at KLR Group.

+.35

+.8

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Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) 31.99 Seen as good combo of value and growth, hits 2015 high.

+.25

+.8

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Zoetis (ZTS) Hits 2015 high after keeping outperform at BMO.

+.32

+.7

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First Solar (FSLR) 51.06 Rating downgrades and price target cuts at RBC.

-4.01

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29.71

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20.08

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Diamond Offshore Drilling (DO) Keeps hold and falls with peers.

31.15

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19.31

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33.38

-1.38

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Allegheny Technologies (ATI) 33.07 Continues down trend and turns May into losing one.

-1.25

-3.6

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Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) Breaks winning streak despite consensus buy.

165.94

-6.00

-3.5

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Ralph Lauren (RL) Slides after insider sale.

128.44

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EMC

An analyst at RBC Capital Markets $80 downgraded the stock and cut its price target on concerns the producer of solar energy systems won’t be able to make its own goals $50 April 28 for profit and revenue in 2016.

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Close 210.70 3.24 19.39 42.06 13.11 24.58 19.25 123.24 33.04 2.40

Chg. -2.29 -0.28 +0.71 -0.68 -0.17 -0.28 -0.59 -1.19 -1.16 -0.18

% Chg %YTD -1.1% +2.5% -8.0% -33.7% +3.8% -38.5% -1.6% +7.1% -1.3% +16.6% -1.1% -0.6% -3.0% +4.7% -1.0% +3.0% -3.4% -9.7% -7.0% -39.7%

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Close 6 mo ago 3.25% 3.25% 0.13% 0.10% 0.01% 0.01% 1.52% 1.56% 2.14% 2.25%

Close 6 mo ago 3.92% 3.96% 3.05% 3.07% 2.65% 2.66% 3.03% 3.20%

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Cattle (lb.)

1.52 1.52 Corn (bushel) 3.55 3.60 Gold (troy oz.)

1,187.20 1,204.30 Hogs, lean (lb.) .83 .84 Natural Gas (Btu.) 2.82 2.89 Oil, heating (gal.)

1.90 1.95 Oil, lt. swt. crude (bar.)

58.03 59.72 Silver (troy oz.)

16.73 17.03 Soybeans (bushel) 9.23 9.24 Wheat (bushel) 4.93 5.15

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Close .6499 1.2431 6.2035 .9198 123.05 15.3307

Prev. .6464 1.2313 6.2032 .9108 121.50 15.2527

6 mo. ago .6329 1.1232 6.1390 .7991 117.75 13.7224

Yr. ago .5936 1.0855 6.2414 .7328 101.92 12.8646

FOREIGN MARKETS Country Frankfurt Hong Kong Japan (Nikkei) London Mexico City

Close 11,625.13 28,249.86 20,473.85 6,948.99 44,401.40

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NAV 194.64 53.12 53.10 192.73 53.13 192.74 102.13 45.27 21.92 60.92

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$26.29

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Price: $51.06 Chg: -$4.01 % chg: -7.3% Day's high/low: $53.03/$50.71

May 26

4-WEEK TREND

The data storage products company said it would buy privately held $30 Virtustream for about $1.2 billion in cash. The deal is part of EMC’s effort to expand its cloud offerings $25 as it struggles with sluggish sales.

April 28

Price: $26.29 Chg: -$0.55 % chg: -2.1% Day's high/low: $26.73/$26.11

$77.38

Prev. Change 11,815.01 -189.88 27,992.83 +257.03 20,413.77 +60.08 7,031.72 -82.73 44,852.29 -450.89

%Chg. YTD % -1.6% +18.6% +0.9% +19.7% +0.3% +17.3% -1.2% +5.8% -1.0% +2.9%

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A dark cloud of risk hangs over this stock Q: Is it lights out for First Solar?

Matt Krantz

mkrantz@usatoday.com USA TODAY

A: The sky isn’t the limit for First Solar (FSLR) stock lately. The shares are falling as investors reassess what the company’s earnings power will be.

Shares of the maker of solar equipment fell $3.75, or 6.85%, to $51.34 Tuesday after a downgrade by Mahesh Sanganeria at RBC Capital Markets. Sanganeria slashed the price target on the stock by 37% to $34 a share. The reason for the concern is that Sanganeria says the company won’t earn as much as what investors are expecting. Revenue growth will be “flattish” in 2015 and 2016, Sanganeria wrote in a note to clients. The company might be losing its price advantage over rivals that have a competing solar technology.

Investors have been bullish on First Solar this year. Shares of the company have risen more than 20% as investors see solar becoming a more important way for companies to generate power.

The company is rated “outperform” by analysts on average, and the average 18-month price target is $62.88, or roughly 20% higher than current levels.

But the momentum has been dimming, and the stock has fallen more than 6% in the past three months. It bears repeating that First Solar is extremely risky and isn’t a good core holding for a diversified portfolio.

Pair of Yum chains to ditch artificial colors and flavors USA TODAY

Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are the latest brands to commit to a menu redo as they phase out artificial ingredients this year.

Taco Bell’s nacho cheese will no longer be colored with yellow No. 6 as the chain plans to get rid of artificial flavors and colors by the end of the year. Pizza Hut is booting fake coloring and flavors from almost all pizzas except a few local offerings by the end of July. Both chains are owned by Yum Brands (YUM).

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Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants say they no longer will use artificial colors and flavors in their food.

Pizza Hut has been working toward the change for the past year,

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the company said Tuesday, redeveloping products so that flavor wouldn’t be compromised.

“Today’s consumer more than ever before wants to understand the ingredients that make up the foods that they enjoy,” Pizza Hut CEO David Gibbs said in a company statement.

The changes at Taco Bell will apply to more than 95% of the menu, not including drinks or cobranded products such as those made with Doritos. Taco Bell’s avocado ranch dressing and red tortilla chips will also lose dyes that deepened the color of the food.

Beef will get a sprinkle of real

black pepper, instead of “black pepper flavor.” High-fructose corn syrup and unsustainable palm oil will also be nixed.

Fast-food and fast-casual chains have been moving away from artificial ingredients as they look to gain more favor with consumers seeking natural foods.

Panera said it is in the process of removing artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and preservatives from its food by the end of 2016.

Subway, McDonald’s and Chipotle have also gotten rid of ingredients in certain items that customers are turned off by, such as genetically modified organisms

and chemicals that are also used in non-food products like yoga mats and shoe soles.

More food companies are likely to follow, says Michelle Greenwald, a marketing professor at Columbia Business School.

“These other places don’t want to be losing out to the Paneras and the Chipotles,” she says.

Plus, consumers just care more about what they’re eating, how it was made and where it came from. “People are reading labels more,” Greenwald says. “If you’re conditioned to do that at home, well then you’re curious about what you’re eating outside.”

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HOW WAS YOUR DAY? GOOD DAY RYAN SEACREST Fox has announced that the ‘American Idol’ host has a new gig: He’ll host the reality show ‘Knock Knock Live,’ set to premiere July 21. While Seacrest, who’s also executive producer of the wishfulfillment show, won’t actually be knocking on any doors, he’ll have a team crisscrossing the country, surprising people with opportunities including cash prizes or a chance to meet their favorite celebrities.

PHOTOS BY VIVIAN ZINK, NBC

David Duchovny says his Dragnet-era buzzcut as Los Angeles detective Sam Hodiak in Aquarius “just seemed right.”

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GOOD DAY LIAM NEESON Want an effective celebrity pitchman? Then Neeson’s your man!

That’s one finding from a study of celebrity endorsers in the first quarter of 2015 by Nielsen, the TV ratings company. Its TV Brand Effect advises advertisGETTY IMAGES ers on how to get the most bang for their ad buck, and it found that when it comes to celeb endorsers, Neeson, who starred in a spot for Supercell Games (a Finnish mobile game development company), was the most likable, favored by 78% of Americans who were aware of him.

BROADWAY BOUND Jessica Lange arrives on Broadway next spring in a new Roundabout Theatre Company production of ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ — and GETTY IMAGES she’ll be reprising a role she has already played in London: that of the drug-addled matriarch Mary Tyrone. The new ‘Journey’ is set to begin previews at the American Airlines Theatre March 31 and open April 19.

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In the age of ‘Aquarius,’ two worlds clash in L.A. Murderous Manson and his hippie clan run up against an old-school detective Bill Keveney @billkev USA TODAY

The late ’60s offered polarizing extremes: the Summer of Love and Charles Manson-inspired murder.

NBC’s Aquarius, premiering Thursday, looks at that rapidly changing world through the eyes of World War II vet and L.A. homicide detective Sam Hodiak (David Duchovny), whose police work will lead to a confrontation with Manson, an ex-con and wannabe rock star cultivating followers who eventually kill for him.

The era intrigues Duchovny.

“It’s an age we keep coming back to, and not just because of the bell bottoms. It was a turning point in American history. We could have gone way left. We had the hippie movement, feminism, the Black Power movement and civil rights.

And Manson, in many ways because he was built up by the media, became the symbol of the dark side of the ’60s. After him, America veered to the right in reaction to what (people) saw as the anarchy of the hippie movement, free love, free drugs, free sex or whatever you want to call it.”

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Hodiak is a cultural outsider in 1967, a man shaped by World War II and earlier events, Duchovny says. His stand-up buzzcut “just seemed right.”

The fictional character seems bemused by society’s rapid changes, some of it represented by his longhaired undercover colleague Brian Shafe (Grey Damon).

The worlds of cop and killer begin to overlap when Emma Karn (Emma Dumont), the 16year-old daughter of Hodiak’s exgirlfriend, goes missing and then falls under the sway of Manson (Gethin Anthony).

Hodiak “fought to save this country, to save the world. And this is what he saved it for? These hippies?” says Duchovny, who acknowledges his “wry, condescending” take on the changing culture. “That’s his point of view.

Then he meets Manson.”

Anthony’s challenge was to take what many see as a mythic figure and portray him as real.

Manson “is so notorious and infamous. The image of him in my mind, certainly before I dug into some research, was almost a mythological monster,” Anthony says. (Manson, who’s 80, is serving a life sentence in a California prison.) “It was a challenge to dig behind what I already knew and

Emma Karn (Emma Dumont) falls under Manson’s spell.

“Manson, in many ways because he was built up by the media, became the symbol of the dark side of the ’60s.”

David Duchovny

(find out) who this person was and see where it took me.”

Executive producer John McNamara believes Manson is feared more than other killers because he persuaded members of his socalled family to commit the slayings, including the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969.

(The finale of Mad Men, a period drama that ends in 1970, notes the murders are the reason California drivers won’t pick up hitchhikers.)

“He never was convicted of killing anyone” himself, McNamara says. “What makes Manson terrifying ... is that he convinced otherwise seemingly normal people, particularly the women, to murder for him on a whim. It was utter madness.”

Anthony explores the character’s persuasive power. “That psychology behind how you get other people to do your bidding is fascinating to dig into” for an actor.

Music is integral to the series, McNamara says; the era’s sounds, which range from rock bands to Sinatra, can connect viewers to the time. At the same time, McNamara sees parallels, some discomforting, to today’s society.

“We were shooting our first Black Panther episode when the Ferguson shooting happened,” he says. “Things have not really advanced in the last 45 years in the way I think we expected them to.”

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Paul Bettany is 44. Jamie Oliver is 40. Chris Colfer is 25.

Disney’s not just along for the ride

$42.7 MILLION

Tomorrowland May 22-25, 2015*

George Clooney’s No. 1 futuristic action adventure, Tomorrowland, qualifies as one of the more successful movies inspired by Disney theme-park attractions. But it’s no Pirates of the Caribbean. How the opening weekends compare:

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The nation’s best sellers Top five best sellers, shown in proportion of sales. Example: For every 10 copies of The Girl on the Train sold, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! sold 6.7 copies: The Girl on the Train Paula Hawkins

Oh, the Places You’ll Go Dr. Seuss

6.7

Paper Towns John Green

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James Patterson

5.8

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Marie Kondo

5.3

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest July 7-9, 2006

The Country Bears July 26-28, 2002

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The Haunted Mansion Nov. 28-30, 2003

TOMORROWLAND BY DISNEY; PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 2 BY PETER MOUNTAIN, WALT DISNEY PICTURES; MURPHY BY BRUCE MCBROOM, DISNEY; COUNTRY BEARS BY RICHARD CARTWRIGHT, DISNEY ENTERPRISES

CLEVELAND COMPLETED ITS SWEEP OF THE HAWKS, 118-88. 2C

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Lawrence Journal-World l LJWorld.com/sports l Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Firebirds play a lot like Royals Local baseball fans who have become hooked on watching the Kansas City Royals flash leather as well as any club that ever has played the game need not panic over the Royals having an off day Thursday.

An attractive alternative with a big-time feel to it does exist. Free State High, participating in its seventh Class 6A state tournament in 18 years of existence, opens its quest for a second state title (2006) Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark. The secondseeded Firebirds (18-4) are scheduled to play Wichita-Haysville Campus High (15-7) at 4 p.m, a time subject to change based on weather forecasts.

In many ways, Free State is to Class 6A baseball what

Self claims ‘Human Spirit Award’

Gudde quite good for FSHS

By Bobby Nightengale bnightengale@ljworld.com

Tom Keegan tkeegan@ljworld.com

the Royals are to majorleague baseball.

Firebirds senior center fielder Joel Spain said he and teammates talk a lot about their mutual interest in the Royals, but never compare themselves to them. When asked about what makes both teams tick, Spain couldn’t deny they win with similar styles. The Royals entered Tuesday

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FREE STATE HIGH PITCHER HUNTER GUDDE DELIVERS against Olathe South in this photo from April 28 at Free State High School. Gudde will carry an 8-0 record into the Firebirds’ Class Please see KEEGAN, page 3C 6A state opener Thursday at Hoglund Ballpark.

Free State High junior Hunter Gudde doesn’t blow people away when he’s pitching.

He doesn’t light up radar guns with blazing fastballs.

He’s not the most imposing figure when he steps on the rubber.

What he does is focus on location. He can throw any pitch for a strike in any count. That keeps hitters off balance.

And, quietly, he has put together one of the best seasons on the mound in school history, helping the Firebirds to their first state tournament appearance since 2010. They’ll play Wichita-Haysville Campus in the quarterfinals at 4 p.m.

Thursday at Kansas University’s Hoglund Ballpark.

In 10 starts this year, Gudde owns an 8-0 record with a 0.96 earned-run average and just five walks in 51 innings pitched. His eight wins are one shy of the single-season school record set

by Cody Kukuk in 2010.

“I didn’t even really expect to play this much, honestly,” said Gudde, who has struck out 31 and allowed only seven earned runs.

The 6-foot-1 right-hander Gudde, who has been that tall since the eighth grade, moved from Collierville, Tennessee, in the summer before his sophomore year.

He has always been a twosport athlete, also starring in basketball. He earned an Please see GUDDE, page 3C

HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD

Dream team

By Gary Bedore gbedore@ljworld.com

Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self, former NBA player Steve Smith and former Reebok CEO Paul Fireman have been named winners of the 2015 Mannie Jackson-Basketball Human Spirit Award, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Tuesday night on NBA TV. The trio will be recognized on Sept. 10 at the Reunion Dinner on the Hall of Fame’s Center Court during Enshrinement Weekend in Springfield, Massachusetts.

“It is an honor for us to recognize these three outstanding men for their humanitarian efforts,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame.

“The Mannie Jackson-Basketball’s Human Spirit Award is a prestigious honor awarded only to those with this highest level of dedication to making the world a better place. Each of these recipients is tremendously worthy.”

Self and his wife, Cindy, established the Assists Foundation to benefit area youths in 2006.

The Hall of Fame wrote in a release: “Winners of the Mannie Jackson-Basketball’s Human Spirit Award exhibit qualities such as striving to improve the community, making a commitment to others, hard work and embracing the core values of the game.

Beyond the game, award winners must reflect the values of Mannie Jackson’s life-long mission to overcome obstacles and challenge the status quo, while taking responsibility for his or her actions and seeking the highest standard of excellence.”

Self, Fireman and Smith were chosen from a “large candidate pool that represents every level of basketball and is reviewed annually by a distinguished Selection Committee appointed by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Mr. Jackson,” the Hall said in a statement.

“Because of Mannie Jackson’s (Harlem Globetrotters owner) lifelong commitment to the betterment of Please see HOOPS, page 3C

Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

MEMBERS OF LAWRENCE HIGH’S 4X400 RELAY TEAM, FROM LEFT, SENIOR LEAH GABLER, junior Kyleigh Severa and seniors Jensen Edwards and Marissa Pope, are vying for their third state title in the event in three years.

Lions aim for third state crown

By Bobby Nightengale bnightengale@ljworld.com

Two years ago, Lawrence High seniors Jensen Edwards, Leah Gabler and Marissa Pope, along with junior Kyleigh Severa, were disappointed when their 4x400 relay finished second at the Sunflower League meet.

“It was like a switch just got flipped, and they were like, ‘We’re not losing again,’” LHS coach Jack Hood said.

They’ve dominated ever since. They’re aiming for their third straight state championship this weekend at Wichita State’s Cessna Stadium. They also have their eyes on another goal: 3:53.00.

Any time below that would be the fastest in state history, and the Lions hope to make the most of their last race together.

“This is kind of what we’ve been looking forward to the whole year,” Edwards said.

“It’s always been on my mind. There hasn’t been a

day that’s gone by where I haven’t thought about state.”

But these four girls aren’t just teammates running races together. They’re best of friends who push themselves to their very best. On the track, they are the vocal leaders of the team. In the classroom, they are members of the National Honor Society. Whenever coaches need something demonstrated for underclassmen, these are the athletes they turn to.

“We are very competitive,” Severa said. “I think that’s what makes our team work because we’re all so close in speed. Each person is trying to beat each other in practice. We want our teammates to win and be successful, so that’s what helps us the most.”

“We all want to do well for each other,” Gabler added.

“When it’s on our mind that we can do something, we’re going to work our butts off to do it and try to achieve it.”

Pope and Gabler, who

went to the same daycare as kids, went undefeated in eighth grade on their 4x400 relay at South Middle School.

Edwards ran for Southwest and always was one of the top runners for her school.

“We ran against Jensen and beat her every time,” Pope said with a laugh. “We kind of had a rivalry coming up.”

That rivalry turned into a friendship when they ran together in high school. In their freshman year, Edwards, Gabler and Pope took third at regionals and just missed a spot in the finals at state, taking 10th place in prelims.

“Our 4x400 wasn’t like a huge thing like it is now,” Gabler said. “It’s kind of weird looking back. We are so good now, but then, like freshmen year, it was not really a huge deal.”

Edwards added: “There weren’t a lot of sprinters when we got here. Especially Marissa and I, we just got thrown on varsity right away.

We had a lot expected out of

us from the beginning. That’s just how it’s been.”

Once Severa was added into the fold, they found some instant success at early meets. She already knew Edwards because they are neighbors.

“Kyleigh just has a way of coming in and being comfortable wherever she is,” Pope said. “She came in and she meshed well from the start. She was thrown in every single race, and she did well. She was our best runner. She fit in perfectly.”

That loss to Shawnee Mission East at the Sunflower League meet two years ago only added to their competitive fire.

“Everything they’ve done since then has been with one purpose and one goal,” Hood said. “They want to achieve as much success as they can together as a unit. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a relay group that is that close.”

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Kansas City, Mo. (ap) — The Chiefs kicked off the third phase of the offseason workout program Tuesday with the first set of voluntary organized team activities missing nine players.

The biggest name absent from the practice field didn’t come as a surprise.

All-Pro outside linebacker Justin Houston, who has yet to sign a non-exclusive franchise tender, was not present as he seeks a long-term contract.

The 26-year-old Houston also did not report April 20 for the start of the offseason workout program, following the same path he took in 2014 while entering the final year of his contract.

That missed time a year ago didn’t hurt Houston, who went on to a third straight Pro Bowl selection after establishing a franchise-record and leaguehigh 22 sacks.

Houston’s absence doesn’t concern fellow outside linebacker Tamba Hali, who said he talks to his teammate every two to three weeks.

“He’s working his tail off,” Hali said. “He’s like any player, he wants to be here, but we know our league is a business.

We got to allow that process to work itself out. He wants to be here. He’s missing it.”

Other players not on the practice field were rookie cornerbacks Marcus Peters, the Chiefs’ first round pick out of Washington, and Steven Nelson, a third-round pick out of Oregon State; quarterback Tyler Bray (knee); strong safety Eric Berry (illness); free safety Husain Abdullah; strong safety Daniel Sorensen; defensive end Allen Bailey; and tight end Demetrius Harris.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid offered optimistic news on Berry, who is battling Hodgkin lymphoma and finished the 2014 season on the non-football injury list.

“He’s been through all the treatments and now the doctors are going to sit down with him and go over exactly what the results of that are,” Reid said. “We don’t have that, Eric doesn’t have that quite yet, but everything up to this point has been very positive from the doctor and Eric. I think we’re heading in the right direction there.”

Meanwhile, the absences of Peters and Nelson from OTAs were expected, as both players fell under the NCAA quarter system based on their respective school’s academic calendar year. Peters and Nelson are scheduled to graduate on June 13 and expected to be at the three-day mandatory minicamp June 16-18.

Reid said Harris had foot surgery in early May on the same foot previously operated on in November 2014. Harris broke his right foot during pregame warmups against the Buffalo Bills in Week 10, and spent the rest of the year on injured reserve.

“The natural grafting that normally takes place when you put a screw in there didn’t take place,” Reid said. “They went in, they grafted it, they (put) a screw in the bones there and we’ll see how he does. They feel pretty confident about this.”

Reid said Sorensen was at the hospital to be with his wife, who was giving birth to their child, while Bailey and Abdullah were caught in the storm that hammered the South. Bray is still recovering from ACL surgery.

The team did welcome back two notable defensive starters who spent the 2014 season on injured reserve.

Linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive end Mike DeVito, both of whom ruptured Achilles tendons in the regularseason opener, were back on the practice field.

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Washington to make their first Achilles injury in December Time Net Cable and they were 19-20 before Tennis “Cleveland,” owner Dan Gib- conference finals since 1994. ert said, addressing the crowd.

But an injury to starting for- trading for Smith, Iman Shump- French Open 4 a.m. ESPN2 34, 234 “We’re not settling for this.” ward Thabo Sefolosha in April ert and Timofey Mozgov, a trio Jeff Teague scored 17 and was followed by DeMarre Car- that transformed Cleveland.

College Softball Time Net Cable Irving, who missed ClevePaul Millsap 16 for Atlanta, roll injuring his knee in the sewhich won a team-record 60 ries opener, before Kyle Kor- land’s previous two games CWS: Tenn. v. Florida 11 a.m. ESPN 33, 233 games during the regular sea- ver’s season ended in Game 2 with tendinitis in his left knee, CWS: LSU v. Auburn 1:30p.m. ESPN 33, 233 scored 16 and the All-Star point CWS: Alabama v. Mich. 6 p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 son and made the conference with an ankle injury. finals for the first time since Those all hurt, but it was guard looked better than he has CWS: UCLA v. Oregon 8:30p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 1970. But the Hawks were no James who inflicted the most in weeks.

Unlike Game 3, when he match for the Cavaliers and pain. had no answer for James, who James carried the Cavs to missed his first 10 shots, James LATEST LINE nearly averaged a triple-double their first finals appearance started much better and scored in the four games. eight years ago, when they 15 in the first half as the Cavs J.R. Smith added 18 points were swept by San Antonio. opened a 17-point halftime Favorite ................... MLB Odds . .............. Underdog and Tristan Thompson had 16 Cleveland was a heavy under- lead. They pushed it to 20 early National League points and 11 rebounds for the dog then and it was assumed in the third, withstood a brief CINCINNATI.......................... 6-7........................... Colorado Cavs, who were handed new the Cavs would get back again. rally by the Hawks and spent PITTSBURGH................... 61⁄2-71⁄2............................ Miami caps and T-shirts following the But James left in 2010 to join the fourth quarter playing their NY METS.......................... 71⁄2-81⁄2 ...............Philadelphia win and were joined by family the Heat, a move that dropped reserves and getting ready for a MILWAUKEE ....................Even-6.............. San Francisco Washington ....................Even-6............. CHICAGO CUBS members on the floor to cel- the Cavaliers from relevance party and some time off before ST. LOUIS.............................. 7-8.............................. Arizona ebrate. and into the draft lottery four the finals.

LA DODGERS .................101⁄2-111⁄2......................... Atlanta But unlike 2007, when James straight years. But those days ATLANTA (88) American League ran into center Zydrunas Il- are over — Cleveland and King Carroll 3-9 0-2 7, Millsap 5-13 6-8 16, Horford CLEVELAND......................... 7-8.................................. Texas 0-0 2, Teague 8-13 0-0 17, Bazemore 4-11 4-6 NY YANKEES.............. 6-7............. Kansas City gauskas’ arms at the final horn, James reign supreme in the 1-6 12, Mack 4-11 1-2 10, Scott 1-5 0-0 2, Schroder Seattle .............................Even-6 .................. TAMPA BAY he was very business-like after East.

2-7 0-0 4, Muscala 4-5 0-0 8, Jenkins 4-5 0-0 10. MINNESOTA..................... Even-6 .......................... Boston the clock hit zero.

The Cavs got through the last Totals 36-85 11-18 88.

OAKLAND .........................Even-6............................ Detroit (118) Standing at center court, he two rounds without forward CLEVELAND James 10-20 1-4 23, Thompson 6-8 4-8 16, BALTIMORE .....................Even-6 .........................Houston turned to Smith and reminded Kevin Love, who sustained a Mozgov 5-9 4-5 14, Irving 6-11 2-3 16, Shumpert TORONTO......................... Even-6.............. Chi White Sox 0-0 3, Dellavedova 3-6 3-3 10, Smith 7-14 0-0 Interleague him there was work still un- season-ending shoulder injury. 1-8 18, Jones 1-5 2-3 5, Harris 2-2 2-2 7, Miller 1-1 0-0 LA ANGELS........................... 7-8......................... San Diego His arrival last summer, joining 3, Perkins 1-2 1-2 3, Marion 0-0 0-0 0, Haywood done.

NBA 0-0 0. Totals 43-87 19-30 118.

James and Irving to form a Big 0-1 “Four more,” James said.

Favorite ............. Points (O/U).......... Underdog Atlanta 20 22 18 28— 88 It was a tough way for the 3, made Cleveland the team to Cleveland 32 27 26 33—118 Western Conference Finals 3-Point Goals-Atlanta 5-32 (Jenkins 2-3, Best of Seven Series Hawks to end a remarkable beat in the East.

Carroll 1-5, Teague 1-5, Mack 1-5, Muscala 0-1, Golden St leads series 3-1 It didn’t go exactly as Schroder 0-1, Scott 0-4, Millsap 0-4, Bazemore season. They survived a tu1⁄2 (216)..................... Houston multuous offseason, and their planned under first-year coach 0-4), Cleveland 13-31 (Smith 4-10, Irving 2-3, GOLDEN ST................... 10NHL James 2-6, Harris 1-1, Miller 1-1, Dellavedova young roster gelled in January David Blatt, who left his family 1-2, Jones 1-4, Shumpert 1-4). Fouled Out-None. Favorite.................... Goals . ............. Underdog Rebounds-Atlanta 46 (Millsap 10), Cleveland when they became the first in Israel to take the Cavs’ job.

Western Conference Finals (Thompson 11). Assists-Atlanta 22 (Millsap, “We’re in Cleveland,” Blatt 65 franchise to go 17-0 in a calenBest of Seven Series Horford 5), Cleveland 23 (James 7). Total Anaheim leads series 3-2 dar month. They went on to cracked. “Nothing is easy Fouls-Atlanta 20, Cleveland 18. TechnicalsCHICAGO.......................... Even-1⁄2 ......................Anaheim Bazemore, Thompson. A-20,562 (20,562). win 19 straight, improved their here.”

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BRIEFLY He did just that Tuesday on Pair of Americans bullring-shaped Court 1 during win on French clay a 7-6, (7), 6-2, 6-3 victory over Paris — Ah, the French Open, Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov, who the time of year when a certain was a Wimbledon semifinalist question is asked repeatedly by last year and was seeded 10th in American tennis fans: Why can’t Paris, making him the top man to the country’s players, particularly lose so far. the men, find success on red clay?

Dimitrov’s take?

Now comes along Jack Sock, “Jack played his game,” he said. a 22-year-old born in Nebraska Cleanly, too. Sock hit 30 winand currently residing in Florida, ners and made only 18 unforced who unabashedly calls the slow errors (10 fewer than Dimitrov) stuff “my favorite surface.” and saved all six break points he Yes, that’s right, even though faced. Pounding serves at up to there are not many red clay 136 mph (220 kph), leaping into courts in the United States — his big forehands, and effectively Sock first encountered them in pressing forward to win the point Europe — and even though, at on 19 of 25 trips to the net. first glance, they’re considered Not traditional clay-court tenless-than-ideal for players who nis, necessarily. But it worked. thrive on speedy serves and “I may have been one of the forehands. Sock and another first to really like it,” said Sock, U.S. man, 16th-seeded John who won his first ATP singles Isner, both fit that description. title last month in Houston on Both won first-round matches at green clay. “For me personally, I Roland Garros on Tuesday. look forward to this time of year.”

“This just suits my game very The 6-foot-10 Isner, who beat well,” Sock said. “I’m able to take Italy’s Andreas Seppi 7-5, 6-2, my time and kind of maneuver 6-3, is also learning to like the the ball around. Movement is crushed dirt. another big part of my game. I “A lot is said about clay and feel like on the clay, I get to a lot how it’s a defensive surface. It’s of balls.” sort of, I would say, a miscon-

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A guy like (Rafael Nadal), yeah, he plays great defense, but knocks the cover off the ball.”

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Pharoah works out Louisville, Ky. — Trainer Bob Baffert was pleased with Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner American Pharoah’s workout on Tuesday as he prepares for the Belmont Stakes and his attempt to become horse racing’s first Triple Crown winner since 1978.

The colt breezed four furlongs in :48 at Churchill Downs after Baffert and American Pharoah’s regular exercise rider, jockey Martin Garcia, flew to Kentucky for the work. Jockey Victor Espinoza will again have the mount in the Belmont set for June 6.

The 3-year-old colt galloped out five furlongs in 1:00.40 and three-quarters of a mile in 1:13.20 after splits for the halfmile breeze of :12.20, :24 and :35.80.

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KANSAS CITY CATCHER SALVADOR PEREZ FIELDS A THROW as New York’s Mark Teixeira scores on Chase Headley’s fifth-inning sacrifice fly in the Yankees’ 5-1 victory Tuesday in New York.

Royals in first skid of season New York (ap) — The Kansas City Royals haven’t been in this kind of slump in more than a year.

The Yankees put up two more first-inning runs in this series — Mark Teixeira’s two-run homer — and the Royals couldn’t recover, losing their third straight for the first time since last August, 5-1 to New York on Tuesday night.

“I was hoping to go a little bit longer,” manager Ned Yost said. “You don’t want to go to four, so we’re going to have to find a way to win the baseball game tomorrow.”

The Royals fell behind 8-0 in the first inning of a 14-1 loss to New York on Monday. Jason Vargas (3-2) gave up Teixeira’s drive in the first, but otherwise looked sharp in his first outing since May 5.

Vargas was activated off the disabled list to make the start, taking the spot of Danny Duffy, who went on the DL on Monday with biceps tendinitis. Vargas was on a 75-pitch limit and Yost stuck to it, pulling the left-hander after four innings, one pitch over the set ceiling.

He struck out six and gave up four hits.

“Teixeira’s was definitely a mistake. It was right over the middle of the plate. Other than that, I felt good out there,” said Vargas, who was out with a flexor muscle strain. “I didn’t have any lingering effects of what was hampering me before.”

Vargas has not beaten the Yankees in eight starts and nine appearances, dropping to 0-5.

The Royals mustered a season-low four hits in the loss.

Adam Warren (3-3) was perfect until Mike

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others, this Award carries his namesake. Jackson has served as a positive example and role model to his peers, in addition to his tremendous business success.”

Bill and Cindy Self’s Assists Foundation has helped fund programs such as Kansas Action for Healthy Kids, Lawrence Public Library, Boys and Girls Clubs of Lawrence, Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas and Head Start of Lawrence. The Assists Foundation has also helped create a program called ‘Winning Attitudes for Life’ within the school system for elementary through high school students to promote healthy living, physical fitness, positive well-being and self respect. The program

BOX SCORE Kansas City AB R H BI BB SO Avg. A.Escobar ss 4 0 0 0 0 0 .270 Moustakas 3b 4 0 2 0 0 0 .331 L.Cain cf 4 0 0 0 0 1 .298 Hosmer 1b 4 0 0 0 0 2 .305 K.Morales dh 4 0 1 0 0 1 .301 A.Gordon lf 3 0 0 0 0 0 .266 S.Perez c 3 0 0 0 0 3 .297 Infante 2b 3 0 0 0 0 1 .245 Orlando rf 3 1 1 1 0 1 .250 Totals 32 1 4 1 0 9 New York AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Gardner lf 3 0 0 0 1 1 .279 C.Young cf-rf 4 1 1 0 0 3 .238 A.Rodriguez dh 3 2 2 0 1 0 .270 Teixeira 1b 4 2 2 4 0 0 .243 Headley 3b 2 0 0 1 1 1 .252 Beltran rf 3 0 1 0 0 0 .236 Heathcott cf 1 0 0 0 0 0 .385 Drew 2b 4 0 0 0 0 2 .171 J.Murphy c 4 0 1 0 0 1 .222 Gregorius ss 3 0 0 0 0 0 .217 Totals 31 5 7 5 3 8 Kansas City 000 001 000—1 4 2 New York 200 030 00x—5 7 1 E-Infante (3), L.Cain (3), Headley (10). LOBKansas City 4, New York 6. 2B-Teixeira (9).

HR-Orlando (1), off Warren; Teixeira (14), off J.Vargas. RBIs-Orlando (7), Teixeira 4 (35), Headley (22). SF-Headley.

Runners left in scoring position-Kansas City 1 (K.Morales); New York 2 (Teixeira, Gregorius). RISPKansas City 0 for 2; New York 1 for 3.

Kansas City IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA J.Vargas L, 3-2 4 4 2 2 1 6 76 5.16 Blanton 2 3 3 2 0 1 32 3.86 K.Herrera 1 0 0 0 1 1 20 1.69 W.Davis 1 0 0 0 1 0 15 0.00 New York IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Warren W, 3-3 61⁄3 2 1 1 0 5 88 3.91 2⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 8 5.52 J.Wilson Betances 1 0 0 0 0 3 14 0.00 A.Miller 1 1 0 0 0 1 18 0.89 Umpires-Home, Marty Foster; First, Mike Muchlinski; Second, Mike Winters; Third, Mark Wegner.

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night’s loss to the Yankees with the best record in the American League, despite ranking 26th in the majors in home runs.

Free State ranks tied for last in the world in home runs, still without one.

“They do a lot with their defense and being really aggressive on the bases, which I think we try to be too,” Spain said. “So we do resemble the Royals a little bit, I think.”

Obviously, Spain doesn’t cover the same ground as Lorenzo Cain.

Who does? But Spain does run well and consistently takes the right path because he reads the ball off the bat so well, enabling him to get quick jumps. He doesn’t hit home runs, but when you single, steal second, take off for third on a pitch in the dirt and score on a catcher’s throwing error, as Spain did with the winning run against Lawrence, isn’t

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All-Sunflower League honorable mention after averaging 12 points and six rebounds last season.

But his first summer playing baseball helped him make a smooth transition to Lawrence.

“The whole thing making new friends and stuff, it wasn’t as hard because they really took me in that summer in baseball,” Gudde said. “I really made friends pretty fast with Mikey (Corbett), Trevor (Munsch) and Parker (Tietjen). We’re still best friends now.”

Last season, Gudde didn’t pitch for the varsity squad. He was dealing with a strained ligament in his throwing arm and stuck to pitching for the junior-varsity team. He suited up as a hitter for varsity and picked up a few at-bats throughout the season, but he never was a full-time starter.

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that just as good as a home run?

“We always were a smaller team,” Spain said of his youth baseball days shared with teammates. “We never really scared anybody coming off the bus. Doing it the small-ball way is pretty fun. That’s what I’ve been accustomed to.”

In the big leagues, scoring has followed the shrinking path of hitters’ muscles, thanks to a decline in performance-enhancing drugs. Free State coach Mike Hill traced the decline in scoring in high school baseball to the deadening of bats four years ago, a move initiated by college baseball.

Performance-enhancing bats were outlawed because the exit speed of the ball off the bat became dangerous to fielders.

As scores dropped significantly, so too did attendance numbers in college baseball, which, Hill explained, resulted in college baseball flattening the seams on the baseball, a la the big leagues. That enabled the ball to spin differently and fly farther.

“As soon as they made that change,” Hill said, “there went the home run numbers, not back to gorilla-ball numbers, but to a happy medium.”

High school baseball hasn’t lowered the seams on the baseball yet, but Hill is curious whether that will be brought up in Indianapolis in two weeks when the national high school rules association meets. Hill is starting a four-year team serving the organization.

For now, Hill is happy to take the field with a terrific defensive team that runs the bases aggressively and relies on good starting and relief pitching.

“There always has been a premium on pitching and defense, but when the bat rule changed four years ago, it took those and emphasized them to a much higher degree,” he said.

It makes for a more exciting brand of baseball because it forces teams to put more pressure on defenses.

“Putting my fan hat on, I like it,” Hill said. “It brings in more factors.

Hit and run, squeeze, de-

layed steal. You’ve got to find more creative ways to make runs happen.

From a purist standpoint — and I also support the DH, so I don’t claim to be a purist — it makes the game more like it’s intended to be.”

Hill pointed to the team chemistry, particularly among the seniors who have played together since youth baseball, as well as “some of our younger kids who have been together for a long time,” as a key to the 18-4 record.

“There’s a ping-pong table, all sorts of stuff going on (in the locker room),” Hill said. “... Because of where we are offensively and our pitching, we’re going to play a lot of close games. Our kids have learned how to thrive in close games.

Some kids don’t respond well to that kind of pressure. These kids do, and the more they do it, the better they get at it.”

Clearly, this is one of those groups that wants to stay together for as long as possible. That desire to make it last can go a long way in the postseason.

his Free State teammates, he picked up experience pitching against varsitycaliber hitters.

“I did pitch over the summer quite a bit,” Gudde said. “I did pretty well. It got me back to what I was used to doing.

Pitching has always been my main thing in baseball. I think it just helped me get ready for the season this year.”

All of that momentum in the summer earned Gudde a spot in the rotation this spring. Free State coach Mike Hill credits pitching coach Layne Meyer for going “to bat for him in the preseason” to make sure Gudde was among the regular starters.

He was expected to be a secondary option to junior lefty Trevor Munsch, but Munsch was shut down for a month after injuring his elbow in the first game of the season.

“We knew we would be strong on the mound, and a lot of that was predicated on Trevor being our guy,” FSHS coach Mike Hill said. “When he went down after the first game of the year, we were kind

of thinking, ‘What now?’

And, wow. I mean, did Hunter step up in a big way? He’s done it with really just his ability to throw strikes and let the defense work behind him.

He’s just been terrific.”

When Gudde’s curveball is working, he drops it in for strikeouts. Otherwise, he settles for routine grounders and pop flies. As the season has progressed, Gudde’s curveball has only improved, giving him more confidence to throw it in any count.

“The other thing about him is, he’s as good of a defensive pitcher as I’ve seen in a long time,” Hill said.

“He can field his position well. Typically, the games he pitches in are the 2-1, 3-2, 4-3 variety. What happens in those games? People are bunting to get guys over, playing small ball, and he’s got a great pickoff move.”

Along with his dominant pitching, Gudde also has shined at the plate.

Hitting out of the fivehole in the lineup, he has hit .361 with a team-high 20 RBIs.

Gudde has always been a more confident pitcher than hitter, but going 4-for-4 in the fourth game of the season against Branson (Missouri) set the tone for the rest of the year.

“I’ve never been much as a hitter,” Gudde said. “I didn’t really care as much when I was a little about hitting. But this year the coaches really helped me fix my swing, and it helped me get better approaches at the plate.

“I think just confidence was the key. I think that’s what really helped me start hitting better was that one game.”

Behind their ace, the Firebirds have an astounding 1.65 ERA as a team. Gudde isn’t a vocal leader, instead letting his game do the talking.

“Any time you’re 8-0, you don’t need to say a lot,” Hill said. “Your performance kind of speaks for you. There’s no question we would not have had the success we’ve had this year without his improvements in all facets. His contributions have been huge.”

Moustakas beat out a hit to second baseman Stephen Drew on the outfield grass in right-center with one out in the fourth. The only other hit he allowed was Paulo Orlando’s first major league homer in the sixth.

“The first one, you never forget it,” Orlando said. “And it’s a good way (coming) in Yankee Stadium.”

Lifted after 61⁄3 innings, Warren struck out five without walking a batter in the best of his 12 big league starts. He has pitched at least 61⁄3 innings in each of his last three starts.

“I feel like I’m getting more comfortable in this role,” Warren said. “I feel like I’m starting to get on a roll a bit, and I’m starting to get more confidence out there and I feel like I can get deeper in games.”

Since then, they’ve won two state titles. At last year’s state meet, they knocked four seconds off their time in regionals and broke a school record (3:55.19). Their alternate runner, sophomore Myah Yoder, has helped them add school records this season in the 4x100

(49.46) and the Sprint Medley relay (4:16.22).

They were familiar with some of those records. Severa’s older sister, Kaela, was on the previous 4x400 record relay, and Pope’s older sister, Audrey, held the record in the 4x100 and is now their sprint coach.

“It’s fun. On some days it’s a struggle because we argue,” Marissa Pope said of being coached by her sister. “But she’s my No. 1 fan, and she always helps me with everything. She helped

change the way I run my 400, which made me drop time. It’s really special.”

After their final race, they’ll go their separate paths. Pope will play basketball at Cowley County, Gabler is still deciding on a school to run for but is leaning toward Oklahoma Wesleyan, and Edwards will end her track career, studying at the University of Texas. Severa still has a year left at LHS. But they’re not done yet. They still have a few

memories to make and goals to accomplish.

“It kind of hit me after last Friday,” Severa said.

“I texted in our group message, ‘Guys, this is our last week together. Oh my gosh.’ We’re pretty sad.

None of us want to leave each other, and we’ve always ran together.

“It’ll really hit us at state. I know we’ll all be crying and everything.

But until then, I think we’re all just trying to enjoy our time together.”

helps students develop their leadership, team building, decision-making and communication skills. Self’s foundation also provides four year scholarships to a minimum of five students on an annual basis. The scholarships are administered through partnerships with Lawrence Public Schools and KC Kansas School Foundation for Excellence.

“I was certainly surprised and honored when I heard that I was going to receive this award,” Self said. “I’ve known of Mannie Jackson a long time. When I was at Illinois, he, being an Illinois graduate, was a very well-known name. He always epitomizes class and dedication through his work and this is certainly a great honor. To be mentioned with Paul and Steve is a big thrill to me. I look forward to the ceremony and hopefully through our Assists Foundation we can continue to help serve

the youth in our commu- (June 7-11; June 14-18) as well as the parent/child nity.” l camp (June 12-13) and Boogie time: The fifth team camp (June 19-21), is “Bill’s Basketball Boogie, available at http://www. a benefit for the Assists billselfbasketballcamp.

Foundation,” will be held com/ l 7 p.m. until midnight, Vick 50/50 on reclasJune 13, at Abe and Jake’s Landing in downtown sifying: LaGerald Vick sees positives in starting Lawrence.

The boogie will feature his college basketball cathe music of Kansas City’s reer during the 2015-16 “Musivo Live.” Food from season rather than atlocal restaurants and an tending prep school for a open bar will fuel a night year.

“It could be a big adof dancing. Attendees are encouraged to wear “cre- vantage, especially being ative basketball-inspired under coach Self,” Vick, or vintage disco themed” a 6-foot-5 senior combo clothes. Those who don’t guard from Douglass want to dress up can High in Memphis, Tennessee, told Rivals.com at choose casual attire.

Photo galleries from Under Armour’s Session past boogies and informa- Three of its spring cirtion on how to purchase cuit last weekend in New tickets is available at York.

“I don’t really know http://www.basketballboogie.org/ There also is at the moment. It’s still information available on 50/50,” Vick added of his how to become an event decision to perhaps reclassify from 2016 to 2015 sponsor at the website.

Information on Self’s and play for KU starting upcoming basketball this season rather than camps for boys and girls 2016-17.

It’s believed Vick, who third through 12th grade

orally committed to KU on May 17, after taking care of some paperwork ultimately will opt for 2015 and play for KU in this summer’s World University Games in South Korea.

Team Thad AAU coach Norton Hurd told Zagsblog.com a decision on reclassifying should be coming “mid or late this week.”

“Getting stronger, working on my handle a little more,” Vick said, asked for areas of needed improvement.“I’m a highly-good player,” he added after averaging 26.8 points in four games for (3-1) Team Thad. “A combo guard who can shoot. I can do it all basically.”

He averaged 26.0 points and 11.0 rebound a game for Douglass this past season after netting 24.0 points with 8.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 3.0 steals in 2013-14. He just recently was moved from No. 137 to No. 33 in the Class of 2016 by Rivals. com.

Flynn 10th at state golf

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Hutchinson — Free State High junior Jack Flynn finished 10th at the Class 6A boys golf state tournament at Carey Park in Hutchinson, leading his boys golf team to sixth place in the team standings.

Flynn, the Firebirds’ top golfer all season, shot a 74, including a 35 on the back nine. Senior Matt Siler fired a season-best 77, and junior Jack Junge carded a 78, finishing 24th and 35th, respectively. Senior Coleman Houk added an 80.

Lawrence High’s boys golf team took 11th, led by junior Dawson Dykes, who shot a 76. Dykes took 20th place individually. Sophomore Garrett Wildeman added an 83, sophomore Cole Brungardt shot an 86 and senior Brent Cahwee carded an 88.

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MAJOR-LEAGUE ROUNDUP

Russell, Cubs clip Nats The Associated Press

National League Cubs 3, Nationals 2 Chicago — Addison Russell hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth inning, and the Cubs beat surging Washington on Tuesday night.

Chris Coghlan started the winning rally with a one-out single against Matt Grace (2-1). The Cubs then caught a huge break when shortstop Ian Desmond threw wide to first while trying to turn a potential double play on pinch-hitter Jonathan Herrera’s grounder to second.

That extended the inning, and Russell lined a 1-0 pitch beyond center fielder Denard Span’s reach for his third hit of the game.

Washington Chicago

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E-Desmond (13). DP-Washington 1, Chicago 2.

LOB-Washington 3, Chicago 7. 2B-Desmond (14), Rizzo (13), A.Russell 2 (11). HR-Span (5), Harper (17), Fowler (6), Bryant (7). SB-Y.Escobar (1). CS-Y. Escobar (2), Rizzo (4). S-Zimmermann.

IP H R ER BB SO Washington Zimmermann 7 6 1 1 3 5 Barrett BS,1-1 0 1 1 1 0 0 Thornton 1 0 0 0 0 0 2⁄3 Grace L,2-1 2 1 0 0 0 Chicago Hendricks 7 4 1 1 2 4 Strop 1 1 1 1 0 1 H.Rondon W,3-0 1 1 0 0 0 1 Barrett pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

HBP-by Hendricks (Y.Escobar).

T-2:33. A-30,440 (40,929).

Reds 2, Rockies 1 Cincinnati — Skip Schumaker hit a gamewinning double in the ninth inning, and Cincinnati ended a nine-game losing streak — its longest in 17 years — with a 2-1 victory over Colorado.

Players piled out of their dugout for a wild celebration near second base after Schumaker’s pinch hit ended the Reds’ longest slump since they dropped 11 in a row under manager Jack McKeon in 1998.

Colorado Cincinnati

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DP-Cincinnati 2. LOB-Colorado 4, Cincinnati 8. 2B-Bruce (4), Schumaker (6). HR-Hundley (5).

CS-Arenado (2). S-Negron, Lorenzen.

IP H R ER BB SO Colorado Rusin 7 4 1 1 4 5 B.Brown L,0-2 11⁄3 1 1 1 1 0 Cincinnati Lorenzen 7 2 1 1 3 3 Ju.Diaz 1 1 0 0 0 1 A.Chapman W,3-3 1 1 0 0 1 3 WP-Rusin, Ju.Diaz, A.Chapman.

T-2:39. A-22,523 (42,319).

Pirates 5, Marlins 1 Pittsburgh — Jeff Locke worked into the sixth inning in his first win in more than a month, and Pittsburgh dropped reeling Miami.

Locke (3-2) struck out six and walked four in 52⁄3 shutout innings for his first victory this season against a team other than last-place Milwaukee.

Neil Walker hit a tworun homer in Pittsburgh’s fifth straight win, and Josh Harrison and Jung Ho Kang had two hits apiece.

Miami Pittsburgh

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2B-Stanton (7), Prado (7), J.Harrison (12), Marte (11), Kang (7). HR-N.Walker (3).

IP H R ER BB SO Miami Urena L,0-1 42⁄3 10 5 5 1 3 Rienzo 11⁄3 0 0 0 0 2 Cishek 1 0 0 0 0 1 Capps 1 0 0 0 0 1 Pittsburgh Locke W,3-2 52⁄3 4 0 0 4 6 1⁄3 J.Hughes 0 0 0 0 0 Scahill 1 2 1 1 1 0 Caminero 2 0 0 0 0 3 HBP-by Capps (Kang). WP-Scahill. PB-Cervelli.

T-2:38. A-20,806 (38,362).

Mets 5, Phillies 4, 10 innings New York — Wilmer Flores singled home the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning for his second huge hit in two days, giving the Mets a victory over Philadelphia.

The Mets pulled it out after Jacob deGrom and the bullpen blew a threerun lead in the eighth, improving to 19-6 at home this season. They have won seven consecutive series against the Phillies, beating their NL East rivals 19 times in the past 24 meetings.

Dodgers 8, Braves 0 Los Angeles — Clayton Kershaw combined with two relievers on a five-hitter and capped a six-run fourth inning with an RBI single, Adrian Gonzalez notched his 1,000th RBI with a tworun homer, and the Dodgers beat Atlanta.

Kershaw (3-3) allowed four hits, struck out 10 and walked none while lowering his ERA to 3.86.

The reigning NL MVP and three-time Cy Young Award winner is 16-0 with a 1.21 ERA in his last 20 starts against NL East teams.

Philadelphia New York

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DP-Philadelphia 3, New York 2. LOB-Philadelphia 6, New York 8. 2B-Dan.Murphy (11). 3B-Revere (4).

SB-Granderson (4). CS-O.Herrera (2). SF-Flores.

IP H R ER BB SO Philadelphia Williams 6 5 3 3 4 4 L.Garcia 1 1 0 0 0 1 Giles BS,1-1 1 1 1 1 1 1 J.Gomez L,0-1 1 1 1 1 0 1 2⁄3 Araujo 1 0 0 2 0 New York deGrom 71⁄3 6 2 2 0 9 Robles BS,1-1 0 2 2 2 0 0 1⁄3 A.Torres 1 0 0 0 1 1⁄3 C.Torres 1 0 0 0 0 Familia W,1-0 2 1 0 0 2 2 Robles pitched to 2 batters in the 8th.

J.Gomez pitched to 1 batter in the 10th.

T-3:17. A-21,064 (41,922).

Atlanta Los Angeles

ab r h bi ab r h bi Petersn 2b 4 0 0 0 Pedrsn cf 4 0 2 0 Maybin cf 3 0 1 0 Rollins ss 4 1 1 0 FFrmn 1b 4 0 0 0 HKndrc 2b 4 2 2 1 Markks rf 4 0 3 0 AGnzlz 1b 3 2 1 2 JGoms lf 4 0 0 0 JuTrnr 3b 4 1 1 1 ASmns ss 4 0 1 0 Ethier rf 4 1 1 2 Ciriaco 3b 4 0 0 0 Guerrr lf 2 0 1 0 Bthncrt c 3 0 0 0 Ellis c 2 1 1 1 Tehern p 1 0 0 0 Kershw p 3 0 1 1 Stults p 2 0 0 0 Howell p 0 0 0 0 Santos p 0 0 0 0 Totals 33 0 5 0 Totals 30 8 11 8 Atlanta 000 000 000—0 Los Angeles 000 620 00x—8 E-H.Kendrick (1). DP-Atlanta 3. LOB-Atlanta 7, Los Angeles 1. 2B-Markakis (9), H.Kendrick (12), Ethier (6), Guerrero (5), Ellis (2). HR-A.Gonzalez (10). CS-Rollins (4).

IP H R ER BB SO Atlanta Teheran L,4-2 41⁄3 10 8 8 3 1 Stults 32⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 Los Angeles Kershaw W,3-3 7 4 0 0 0 10 Howell 1 0 0 0 1 1 Santos 1 1 0 0 0 0 WP-Kershaw, Santos.

T-2:38. A-40,667 (56,000).

Cardinals 6, D’backs 4 St. Louis — Jaime Garcia won for the first time in nearly a year, working six solid innings, and Randal Grichuk homered for St. Louis, which beat Arizona.

Grichuk and Jhonny Peralta had two RBIs each for the Cardinals, who are a major-leaguebest 30-16. Garcia (1-1) hadn’t won since June 15 at home against the Nationals.

Arizona St. Louis

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SB-Heyward (5), Grichuk (1). CS-Inciarte (4).

S-Inciarte.

IP H R ER BB SO Arizona Bradley L,2-2 32⁄3 5 6 6 3 3 Nuno 21⁄3 1 0 0 0 5 D.Hudson 1 1 0 0 0 1 Reed 1 1 0 0 0 0 St. Louis Jai.Garcia W,1-1 6 8 4 3 0 5 Belisle H,5 22⁄3 3 0 0 3 3 1⁄3 Maness S,3-4 0 0 0 0 0 T-2:51. A-41,107 (45,399).

American League Tigers 1, Athletics 0 Oakland, Calif. — David Price outdueled Jesse Chavez to win for the first time in four starts, and Detroit bounced back from a shutout a day earlier to beat Oakland.

Price (4-1) gave up five hits, struck out three and walked one in seven innings for a third straight winning decision, but his first victory since May 2 at Kansas City.

Detroit Oakland

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SB-Gose (8). CS-R.Davis (2), Cespedes (3), Romine (4). SF-R.Davis.

IP H R ER BB SO Detroit Price W,4-1 7 5 0 0 1 3 2⁄3 Chamberlain H,6 0 0 0 0 0 Gorzelanny 0 1 0 0 0 0 Soria S,14-15 11⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Oakland Chavez L,1-5 8 5 1 0 2 4 Clippard 1 1 0 0 2 0 Gorzelanny pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.

HBP-by Price (Burns). PB-J.McCann.

T-2:58. A-22,758 (35,067).

Astros 4, Orioles 1 Baltimore — Scott Feldman outpitched Chris Tillman, Chris Carter keyed a seventhinning rally, and Houston beat Baltimore for its 10th win in 13 games.

Giants 6, Luis Valbuena had Brewers 3 two hits and two RBIs Milwaukee — Madison for the Astros, who Bumgarner won another scored all their runs game in May, and three with two outs.

Giants homered in a vicHouston Baltimore tory over Milwaukee.

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Carter 1b 3 1 1 1 JHardy ss 3 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 Lough lf 3 0 0 0 He’s also 9-1 in May the JCastro c MGnzlz ss 4 0 0 0 Joseph c 2 0 1 0 last two seasons.

Totals 33 4 8 4 Totals 29 1 5 1 000 000 220—4 Matt Duffy, Hunter Houston Baltimore 000 001 000—1 E-Feldman (2). DP-Houston 3, Baltimore 1. LOBPence and Brandon Belt 8, Baltimore 5. 2B-Springer (10), Gattis (7), hit home runs, and San- Houston Valbuena (6), J.Castro (7), Paredes (8). SB-Altuve Paredes (2), A.Jones (2). SF-C.Davis. tiago Casilla earned his (15),

IP H R ER BB SO 13th save for San Fran- Houston Feldman W,4-4 6 4 1 1 3 2 cisco, now 10-2 in its last Neshek H,12 1 1 0 0 0 1 Qualls H,7 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 games.

San Francisco Milwaukee

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S-Panik. SF-Ar.Ramirez.

IP H R ER BB SO San Francisco Bumgarner W,6-2 6 4 3 3 2 3 2⁄3 Kontos H,3 1 0 0 0 1 Romo H,13 11⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 Casilla S,13-15 1 2 0 0 0 2 Milwaukee Garza L,2-7 5 8 5 5 3 7 Blazek 1 0 0 0 0 1 Knebel 1 1 1 1 0 0 Cotts 11⁄3 1 0 0 0 2 2⁄3 Goforth 0 0 0 0 0 T-3:07. A-35,492 (41,900).

Gregerson S,13-14 1 0 0 0 Baltimore Tillman L,2-6 7 5 2 2 2⁄3 Tom.Hunter 2 2 2 Matusz 0 1 0 0 Roe 11⁄3 0 0 0 Matusz pitched to 2 batters in the 8th.

WP-Feldman.

T-2:50. A-21,541 (45,971).

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Blue Jays 10, White Sox 9 Toronto — Josh Donaldson hit three-run homer off David Robertson in the ninth inning, his second home run of the game, lifting Toronto over the Chicago White Sox. Donaldson also hit a solo homer in the first and went 4-for-4 with a walk and five runs for Toronto, which matched a season high with its third straight win.

Chicago Toronto

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E-C.Sanchez (1), Reyes (1), Pillar (1). LOBChicago 9, Toronto 4. 2B-Shuck (1), Flowers (5), C.Sanchez (2), Reyes (5), Donaldson (13), Bautista 3 (11), Colabello (7), St.Tolleson (5), Thole (2).

HR-Abreu (8), Donaldson 2 (12). SB-Al.Ramirez (4).

SF-C.Sanchez.

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Danks 5 7 6 6 1 5 Petricka 2 2 1 1 0 2 2⁄3 Duke H,8 1 0 0 0 0 1⁄3 Robertson L,3-1 3 3 3 0 0 Toronto Dickey 5 8 5 5 2 5 Tepera 0 1 1 1 0 0 Loup BS,2-2 1 0 0 0 0 1 Osuna 1 0 0 0 0 0 2⁄3 Hendriks BS,2-2 5 3 3 0 1 Delabar W,1-0 11⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Tepera pitched to 2 batters in the 6th.

Robertson pitched to 3 batters in the 9th.

HBP-by Tepera (C.Sanchez). PB-Thole.

T-3:12. A-17,276 (49,282).

Mariners 7, Rays 6, 10 innings St. Petersburg, Fla. — Kyle Seager hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and a game-winning home run in the 10th to lift Seattle to a victory over Tampa Bay. The game-winner, Seager’s 10th home run of the season, came off Brad Boxberger (2-2) after the Rays had rallied for three runs to tie the game in the ninth.

Seattle Tampa Bay

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IP H R ER BB SO Seattle Happ 6 7 3 3 1 3 Wilhelmsen 11⁄3 2 0 0 0 1 2⁄3 Furbush H,6 0 0 0 0 0 Rodney W,2-2 BS,2-15 1 3 3 3 1 0 Beimel S,1-1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Tampa Bay Colome 51⁄3 5 2 2 2 3 1⁄3 Cedeno H,6 1 0 0 0 0 1⁄3 Geltz H,5 0 0 0 0 0 Jepsen H,12 1 0 0 0 0 2 1⁄3 McGee BS,1-1 3 4 3 0 0 Frieri 12⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 Boxberger L,2-2 1 3 1 1 0 1 HBP-by Rodney (J.Butler), by Happ (Forsythe).

T-3:52. A-9,628 (31,042).

Rangers 4, Indians 3 Cleveland — Mitch Moreland hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and the Rangers beat Cleveland for their seventh consecutive victory.

Texas Cleveland

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Marin Cilic (9) def. Robin Haase, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.

Joao Sousa def. Vasek Pospisil, 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-1.

Leonardo Mayer (23) def. Jiri Vesely, 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3, 5-7, 6-2.

Jerzy Janowicz def. Maxime Hamou, 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

Daniel Gimeno-Traver def. Joao Souza, 7-6 (5), 6-4, 6-4.

Yen-hsun Lu def. Blaz Kavcic, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-1, 7-5.

Rafael Nadal (6) def. Quentin Halys, 6-3, 6-3, 6-4.

Jeremy Chardy def. Michael Berrer, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

Kevin Anderson (15) def. Tim Smyczek, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2.

Richard Gasquet (20) def. Germain Gigounon, 6-3, 6-4, 6-0.

John Isner (16) def. Andreas Seppi, 7-5, 6-2, 6-3.

Nicolas Almagro def. Alexandr Dolgopolov, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (6).

Andrea Arnaboldi def. James Duckworth, 4-6, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-0.

Novak Djokovic (1) def. Jarkko Nieminen, 6-2, 7-5, 6-2.

Carlos Berlocq def. Illya Marchenko, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-2.

Jack Sock def. Grigor Dimitrov (10), 7-6 (7), 6-2, 6-3.

Pablo Carreno Busta def. Victor Estrella Burgos, 6-3, 6-1, 6-0.

Gilles Muller vs. Paolo Lorenzi, 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (5), susp., darkness.

Women First Round Petra Kvitova (4) def. Marina Erakovic, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.

Svetlana Kuznetsova (18) def. Kiki Bertens, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2.

Julia Goerges def.

CoCo Vandeweghe, 6-2, 5-7, 6-1.

Tereza Smitkova def. Taylor Townsend, 6-3, 6-4.

Caroline Wozniacki (5) def. Karin Knapp, 6-3, 6-0.

Silvia Soler-Espinosa def. Pauline Parmentier, 6-4, 6-3.

Timea Bacsinszky (23) def. Lara Arruabarrena, 6-3, 6-4.

Zarina Diyas (32) def. Dinah Pfizenmaier, 6-4, 6-1.

Alison Van Uytvanck def. Anna Karolina Schmiedlova, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7).

Andrea Petkovic (10) def. Shelby Rogers, 6-2, 6-1.

Sesil Karatantcheva def. Jelena Jankovic (25), 6-3, 6-4.

Francesca Schiavone def. Wang Qiang, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Kristina Mladenovic def. Eugenie Bouchard (6), 6-4, 6-4.

Irina Falconi def. Manon Arcangioli, 6-2, 6-0.

Madison Keys (16) def. Varvara Lepchenko, 7-6 (3), 6-3.

Serena Williams (1) def. Andrea Hlavackova, 6-2, 6-3.

Anna-Lena Friedsam def. Alexa Glatch, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4.

Belinda Bencic def. Daniela Hantuchova, 6-3, 6-3.

Danka Kovinic def. Klara Koukalova, 6-3, 7-6 (4).

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Doubles Men First Round Pablo Andujar and Oliver Marach def. Mate Pavic and Michael Venus, 6-2, 6-4.

Marin Draganja and Henri Kontinen (13) def. Treat Huey and Scott Lipsky, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4.

Radu Albot and Lukas Rosol def. Axel Michon and Gianni Mina, 6-2, 6-3.

Feliciano Lopez and Max Mirnyi def.

Colin Fleming and Jonathan Marray, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Steve Johnson and Sam Querrey def.

Martin Klizan and Philipp Oswald, 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2.

Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo (3) def. Benjamin Becker and Alexander Satschko, 6-2, 7-6 (2).

Santiago Giraldo and Dusan Lajovic def. Tristan Lamasine and Johan Tatlot, 6-3, 7-6 (5).

Pablo Cuevas and David Marrero (12) def. Rajeev Ram and Horacio Zeballos, 6-2, 7-5.

Marcin Matkowski and Nenad Zimonjic (7) def. Marcus Daniell and Steve Darcis, 7-5, 6-1.

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Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini (6) def. Enzo Couacaud and Quentin Halys, 6-2, 6-2.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE Golden State 3, Houston 1 Tuesday, May 19: Golden State 110, Houston 106 Thursday, May 21: Golden State 99, Houston 98 Saturday, May 23: Golden State 115, Houston 80 Monday, May 25: Houston 128, Golden State 115 Today: Houston at Golden State, 8 p.m. x-Friday, May 29: Golden State at Houston, 8 p.m. x-Sunday, May 31: Houston at Golden State, 8 p.m.

NHL Playoffs

CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7; x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Rangers 3 Saturday, May 16: N.Y. Rangers 2, Tampa Bay 1 Monday, May 18: Tampa Bay 6, N.Y. Rangers 2 Wednesday, May 20: Tampa Bay 6, N.Y. Rangers 5, OT Friday, May 22: N.Y. Rangers 5, Tampa Bay 1 Sunday, May 24: Tampa Bay 2, N.Y. Rangers 0 Tuesday, May 26: N.Y. Rangers 7, Tampa Bay 3 Friday, May 29: Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE Anaheim 3, Chicago 2 Sunday, May 17: Anaheim 4, Chicago 1 Tuesday, May 19: Chicago 3, Anaheim 2, 3OT Thursday, May 21: Anaheim 2, Chicago 1 Saturday, May 23: Chicago 5, Anaheim 4, 2OT Monday, May 25: Anaheim 5, Chicago 4, OT Wednesday, May 27: Anaheim at Chicago, 7 p.m. x-Saturday, May 30: Chicago at Anaheim 7 p.m.

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East Division

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W L Pct GB Kansas City 28 17 .622 — Minnesota 27 18 .600 1 Detroit 27 20 .574 2 Cleveland 20 25 .444 8 Chicago 19 24 .442 8 West Division

W L Pct GB Houston 30 17 .638 — Los Angeles 23 22 .511 6 Texas 23 23 .500 6½ Seattle 22 23 .489 7 Oakland 17 31 .354 13½ Today’s Games Texas (Lewis 4-2) at Cleveland (Carrasco 5-4), 11:10 a.m.

Chicago White Sox (Samardzija 4-2) at Toronto (Estrada 1-3), 11:37 a.m.

Kansas City (C.Young 4-0) at N.Y. Yankees (Pineda 5-2), 12:05 p.m.

Boston (Porcello 4-3) at Minnesota (P.Hughes 3-4), 12:10 p.m.

Seattle (F.Hernandez 7-1) at Tampa Bay (Archer 5-4), 12:10 p.m.

Detroit (Simon 5-2) at Oakland (Kazmir 2-3), 2:35 p.m.

Houston (McHugh 5-2) at Baltimore (U.Jimenez 3-3), 3:35 p.m.

San Diego (Cashner 1-7) at L.A. Angels (Richards 4-2), 9:05 p.m.

National League

East Division

W L Pct GB Washington 27 19 .587 — New York 26 21 .553 1½ Atlanta 22 23 .489 4½ Philadelphia 19 29 .396 9 Miami 18 29 .383 9½ Central Division

W L Pct GB St. Louis 30 16 .652 — Chicago 25 20 .556 4½ Pittsburgh 23 22 .511 6½ Cincinnati 19 26 .422 10½ Milwaukee 16 31 .340 14½ West Division

W L Pct GB Los Angeles 28 17 .622 — San Francisco 27 20 .574 2 Arizona 21 24 .467 7 San Diego 21 25 .457 7½ Colorado 18 26 .409 9½ Today’s Games Colorado (K.Kendrick 1-6) at Cincinnati (Leake 2-3), 11:35 a.m.

Miami (Hand 0-1) at Pittsburgh (G.Cole 6-2), 11:35 a.m.

Philadelphia (O’Sullivan 1-3) at N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 1-2), 12:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Vogelsong 3-2) at Milwaukee (Fiers 1-4), 12:40 p.m.

Washington (Scherzer 5-3) at Chicago Cubs (Lester 4-2), 7:05 p.m.

Arizona (Collmenter 3-5) at St. Louis (Lynn 3-4), 7:15 p.m.

San Diego (Cashner 1-7) at L.A. Angels (Richards 4-2), 9:05 p.m.

Atlanta (A.Wood 2-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 5-1), 9:10 p.m.

AL All-Star Fan Voting

FIRST BASEMEN 1. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers, 1,347,351 2. Eric Hosmer, Royals, 1,101,738 3. Mark Teixeira, Yankees, 342,788 SECOND BASEMEN 1. Jose Altuve, Astros, 1,301,754 2. Omar Infante, Royals, 715,345 3. Ian Kinsler, Tigers, 348,115 THIRD BASEMEN 1. Mike Moustakas, Royals, 1,261,769 2. Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays, 876,586 3. Pablo Sandoval, Red Sox, 348,787 SHORTSTOPS 1. Alcides Escobar, Royals, 1,191,268 2. Jose Iglesias, Tigers, 826,382 3. Marcus Semien, Athletics, 354,954 DESIGNATED HITTER 1. Nelson Cruz, Mariners, 1,225,255 2. Kendrys Morales, Royals, 918,049 3. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, 351,567 CATCHERS 1. Salvador Perez, Royals, 1,447,753 2. Stephen Vogt, Athletics, 795,848 3. Russell Martin, Blue Jays, 395,192 OUTFIELDERS 1. Lorenzo Cain, Royals, 1,376,217 2. Mike Trout, Angels, 1,297,085 3. Alex Gordon, Royals, 991,606

High School

Class 6A State at Hoglund Ballpark Thursday 11 a.m. — No. 1 SM East (18-4) vs. No. 8 Junction City/St. Xavier (12-12) 1:30 p.m. — No. 4 Wichita NW (17-5) vs. No. 5 SMNW (17-5) 4 — No. 2 Free State (18-4) vs. No. 7 Wichita Campus (15-7) 6:30 — No. 3 Derby (18-4) vs. No. 6 Olathe South (15-7) Friday 11 a.m. — SM East-Junction City/St. Xavier winner vs. Wichita NW-SMNW winner 1:30 p.m. — Free State-Wichita Campus winner vs. Derby-Olathe South winner Third place 4 p.m. — semifinal losers Championship 6:30 p.m. — semifinal winners

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

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INSIDE Savory waffles

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MIGHTY MOUSSE

Time to resurrect this elegant dessert

By Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The rage over 1950s and 1960s style is still going strong. Midcentury architecture is back.

Midcentury furniture is back.

Midcentury fashions are back.

So why not some midcentury food?

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you chocolate mousse.

Chocolate mousse has been gracing American tables at least since 1896. But it truly came to prominence around 1950, when a recipe for it — using canned chocolate syrup — appeared in the best-selling first edition of “Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book.”

For a couple of decades after that, fashionable dinner parties were more likely than not to end with a dish of chocolate mousse.

It was part of the swinging ’60s and the stylish ’70s. And then, relatively quickly, chocolate mousse almost completely disappeared from American tables.

Perhaps too many people made it with canned chocolate syrup.

The time has come to resurrect the popularity of this once beloved dessert. It’s light and decadent and melts seductive-

ly on your tongue. It’s not too sweet, it’s not too fancy.

In many respects, it is the perfect dessert.

The Maisonette in Cincinnati was long considered one of the best restaurants in the country; it held a rare 5-star rating from what was then the Mobil Travel Guide for 41 years, longer than any other restaurant. My parents would go on occasion, and one night, as the restaurant was closing, the proprietor brought my father a big bowl of the night’s remaining chocolate mousse. He ate every morsel.

Many years later, my father was diagnosed with diabetes even though he was fairly trim and exercised regularly. At the time, he said, “If this is because of that chocolate mousse at the Maisonette, it was worth it.”

Chocolate mousse is the kind of dessert that can inspire that kind of passion. And why not?

It begins with chocolate, cream, eggs and sugar — a combination that is timeless on its own — and then turns it transcendent by whipping it full of air. That’s what turns a luscious and rich dessert into something creamy and light.

The only question is how to serve it. I’m a big fan of using it

in a tart, or you can also use it to fill those little chocolate cups.

But the classic way may be the purest and the best: in a glass bowl, topped with whipped cream.

At this point, it needs to be said that mousses are made with raw eggs, and that the U.S. Department of Agriculture says that no one should eat raw eggs (unless the eggs have been pasteurized in the shell). Raw eggs should especially be avoided by infants, young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

But chocolate mousse is just so good. Strictly for the purposes of science, you understand, I decided to make it in three ways: ridiculously easy, somewhat more involved and fancy.

The ridiculously easy way is also ridiculously fast — you can pull it together in about five minutes. This is the way I make it at home, partly because of the five-minutes thing and partly because it is so chocolaty and delicious. The recipe was created by Annemarie Huste, who was the personal chef to Jacqueline Kennedy after she left Please see MOUSSE, page 2CR Huy Mach/TNS Photo

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Clean-out-the-Fridge Savory Waffles

Clean out the fridge for these savory waffles

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remember when we got rid of our first waffle iron.

When I opened the lid one Sunday morning in college, after a good solid month of disuse, there was a nasty surprise waiting — whoever had cooked waffles last had left the final waffle behind. It had turned into a disgusting sort of Chia Pet in the interim, and I decided then and there that we were clearly not responsible enough to be waffle iron owners.

Fast-forward 10 years and two children — one of whom loves “rester-naut” waffles — and I recently decided it was time to try again.

We broke in our new waffle iron by making stuffed, savory waffles one night for dinner.

They’ve since been dubbed “clean-out-the fridge” waffles, and you should take that as an or-

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the White House, and I figure if it is good enough for Jackie O (or Jackie K at the time), it’s good enough for me.

It’s more than good enough; it’s great. All you do is melt chocolate with Kahlua (a coffee liqueur) and orange juice, mix in egg yolks, vanilla and sugar, whip in some cream and cool until it sets. It’s pure, smooth, rich goodness.

The more involved version comes from Julia Child. I decided to make it because mousse is a French dish, and with all French dishes one should always consult Mme. Child.

While Huste’s version uses Kahlua and orange juice, Child’s requires Grand Marnier (an orange liqueur) and coffee.

Totally different thing.

But the method of making it is different too, and that yields a decidedly distinct result. Child’s version uses heat to combine egg yolk and sugar, chills it to thicken it, and then stirs in chocolate melted with coffee and butter. Egg whites that have been beaten to soft peaks are then folded in, giving the mousse its texture. Though it is still light, this one is sturdier than the faster version.

It lasts longer on your tongue, if not necessarily in your memory.

For the fancy version of a mousse, I turned to Dominique Ansel, the New York pastry chef who became instantly famous when he created the crazily trendy cronut,

Cooking From Scratch

squeeze all of the juice you can out of those canned tomatoes, strain your relish well and wring out your frozen kale or spinach.

Lastly, even though there’s a lot going on inside these waffles, feel free to top them off with even more deliciousness. I love these with a fried egg and hot sauce on top, and — like the good, responsible parents that we now are der if you’re making them.

—we’ve taught our kiddo In other words, don’t that you can’t eat a waffle think too hard beforehand. without first filling every Open the fridge and dig back single indentation on top for your half-used pickles with sticky maple syrup. and olives; pull out that random can of tomatoes dinging around in the pantry. As Clean-Out-thelong as you end up with the Fridge Savory correct volume of stuffing ingredients, the waffles will Waffles hold together just fine.

Makes 4 waffles One caveat to that, however, is that you do need to get Ingredients whatever ingredients you’re Butter or nonstick spray to using fairly dry. For example,

Meryl Carver-Allmond

grease your waffle iron 1 3/4 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder A pinch of salt 1 3/4 cups milk 2 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 cup shredded cheese 2 strips of crumbled bacon 1 1/2 cups other filling ingredients, such as frozen kale, tomatoes, relish, olives, kraut, grilled onions, leeks, artichokes or whatever else looks good in your fridge Optional toppings like a fried egg, hot sauce, extra cheese or maple syrup

dients are really moistened.

Next, gently fold in your savory filling items, as well as the bacon and cheese.

Remember, the filling should be as wrung out and as dry as possible so as not to add too much moisture.

Use an electric mixer to whip the egg whites until they’re stiff. Then fold them into the batter, too, leaving a few white fluffs rather than over mixing.

Ladle about 1 cup of batter onto the bottom grid of your waffle iron, shut the lid and cook for about 4 minutes or until the waffle is browned Directions and crisp.

Preheat your waffle iron and Top with a fried egg, hot coat the cooking surface with sauce, a little extra cheese or either nonstick spray or butter. even some maple syrup.

Then, in a large bowl, com— Meryl Carver-Allmond lives bine the flour, baking powder in Lawrence and writes about chickand salt. ens, babies, knitting, gardening, In a smaller bowl, whisk the food, photography, and whatever milk, egg yolks and oil. Add else tickles her fancy on any given the wet ingredients to the dry, day at mybitofearth.net. mixing just until the dry ingre-

4 tablespoons strong coffee 6 ounces (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Note: Superfine sugar can be purchased at a store, or you can make it yourself by placing sugar in a blender and blending it on medium high for 10 to 15 seconds.

1. Heat a pot of water almost large enough to Huy Mach/TNS Photo hold a mixing bowl until it Chocolate mousse swirled with whipped cream is not quite simmering. Fill a basin or bowl with ice 1 cup heavy cream water. The bowl should be a cross between a crois1. In a small pot on low large enough to hold a mixsant and a doughnut. His ing bowl. mousse is made by fold- heat, melt the chocolate 2. Using a hand-held ing a thick chocolate ga- in the Kahlua and orange nache into a fairly stiff juice, and set aside to cool. mixer, beat the egg yolks 2. Put the egg yolks, and superfine sugar tomeringue, giving his vergether until the mixture is sion even more body than eggs, vanilla and sugar in a blender or food procesthick, pale yellow and falls Julia Child’s.

But then he goes the sor; blend for 2 minutes on back upon itself forming a slowly dissolving ribbon. extra step, which makes medium high speed. Add his mousse as delightful the heavy cream and blend Beat in the orange liqueur. to see as it is to eat. Just 30 more seconds. Add the Then set the mixing bowl over the not-quite-simbefore serving, he swirls melted chocolate mixture mering water and continue in a tablespoon of fresh and blend until smooth.

3. Pour into a bowl beating for 3 to 4 minutes whipped cream, creating until the mixture is foamy a lovely and enticing pat- or individual cups and tern in the chocolate. You refrigerate several hours or and too hot for your finger.

Place the bowl in the ice gobble it up with your overnight.

Per serving: 758 calowater and beat 3 to 4 eyes before you ever introduce it to your tongue. ries; 56 g fat; 33 g saturat- minutes until the mixture It’s a clever way of tak- ed fat; 357 mg cholesterol; is cool and again forms the ing a midcentury classic 12 g protein; 58 g carbohy- ribbon. It will have the conand bringing it up to date. drate; 48 g sugar; 4 g fiber; sistency of mayonnaise.

85 mg sodium; 87 mg 3. In another bowl, melt calcium. the chocolate with coffee Ridiculously — Recipe by Annemarie over the pot of hot water.

Huste, Annemarie’s Cooking- Remove from heat and Fast Chocolate school beat in the butter, a bit at Mousse a time, to make a smooth Yield: 3 servings (can cream. Beat the chocolate Julia Child’s easily be doubled, tripled into the egg yolks and Chocolate or more) sugar.

6 ounces semisweet 4. In a medium bowl, Mousse chocolate beat the egg whites and Yield: 6 to 8 servings 2 tablespoons Kahlua salt until soft peaks are (about 5 cups) 3 tablespoons orange formed; sprinkle on the 4 eggs, separated juice granulated sugar and beat 3/4 cup superfine sugar, until stiff peaks are formed.

2 egg yolks see note 2 eggs Stir 1/4 of the egg whites 1/4 cup orange liqueur 1 teaspoon vanilla into the chocolate mixture.

6 ounces semisweet extract Fold in the rest. Turn into 1/4 cup granulated sugar baking chocolate serving dish, dessert cups

or ramekins. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

5. Serve with whipped cream or creme anglaise.

Per serving (based on 8): 404 calories; 27 g fat; 16 g saturated fat; 139 mg cholesterol; 5 g protein; 35 g carbohydrate; 32 g sugar; 2 g fiber; 58 mg sodium; 20 mg calcium.

— Recipe from “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle and Simone Beck

Extra-Creamy Chocolate Mousse Yield: 10 to 12 servings 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 3 large egg whites, at room temperature 14 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably 70 percent cacao, finely chopped 1 cup whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil over moderately high heat.

Cook, without stirring, until the syrup reaches 250 degrees on a candy thermometer, 4 to 6 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk, beat the egg whites at medium-high speed until soft peaks form. With the

mixer on, gradually pour in the hot syrup in a steady stream and beat at high speed until the whites are stiff, 2 to 3 minutes. Cover this meringue with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature.

3. Put the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the milk just to a simmer. Pour the milk over the chocolate and let stand for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and let cool.

4. In a bowl, beat the cream to soft peaks. Reserve a generous 1/2 cup of the whipped cream for serving.

5. Scoop half of the meringue into a bowl (reserve the rest for another use).

Whisk in the remaining whipped cream.

6. Warm the chocolate mixture in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring, until just melted. Pour the chocolate over the meringue and quickly fold it in. Spoon the mousse into glasses, swirl in the reserved whipped cream (about 1 tablespoon per serving) and serve.

Per serving (based on 12): 385 calories; 30 g fat; 18 g saturated fat; 57 mg cholesterol; 6 g protein; 34 g carbohydrate; 28 g sugar; 4 g fiber; 38 mg sodium; 50 mg calcium.

— Recipe by Dominique Ansel in Food and Wine

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PRAIRIE BAND POTAWATOMI NATION • MAYETTA, KS 66509

LPN Evening Shift

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Head Start Assistant Teacher

CNA Day Shift

OR EMAIL KELLY AT

This position assures a supportive role in the daily operation of the center providing assistance to the teacher by assuring the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of Head Start children will be enhanced. In addition, this position provides support and assistance to the School District Early Childhood Handicap (ECH) Program and to the ECH Teacher to provide collaborative services in the least restrictive environment.

1429 Kasold Drive Lawrence, KS 66049 kirvin@pmma.org

HOUSEKEEPER Day Shift Benefits. Drug test required. EOE

Come work where you can really make a difference!

CLO IS HOSTING A HIRING EVENT FOR JOB SEEKERS! Full Time, Part Time, Night, and Weekend Positions. Starting pay $9.25 to $10.00 Open interviews will go from 10AM-3PM on Wednesday 6/03.

We are located at 2125 Delaware, Lawrence, KS

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ARE YOU: 19 years or older? A high school graduate or GED? Qualified to drive a motor vehicle? Looking for a great, meaningful job?

THEN THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU! COME AND VISIT WITH OUR EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE THIRD!

Community Living Opportunities, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping adults and children with severe developmental disabilities is currently hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s).

Help individuals with developmental disabilities, learn various life skills, lead a self-directed life and participate in the community.

DSP’s may provide support at home, work, school,church, and other community places.

JOIN THE CLO FAMILY: SUPPORT! TEACH! INSPIRE! ADVOCATE!

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a direct care professional at CLO and to fill out an application, please visit our website:

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NOW HIRING DRIVERS!!

KU on Wheels or Lawrence Transit System!

Flexible schedules, health insurance. $11.50/hr after paid training, must be 21+

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Behavior Health Counselor Provides behavioral/mental health/addiction counseling services to patients and families and consultation services to Health Center staff, as part of the Behavioral Health Program.

Firefighter/Paramedic Under the direction of a shift officer, Captain, and/or Lieutenant, protect life and property through fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue, and emergency medical care. Perform work on a full time basis in an hourly position. This position will require that the Firefighter/Paramedic work 24-hour shifts. The shifts begin at 0800 and end at 0800 the next day. The duty days and hours will be on an A-B-C shift schedule and may change at the discretion of the Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief. Please include proof of licenses and certifications with submission of application.

Social Services Administrator The Social Services Administrator is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Social Services Department. This includes the Child and Family Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Tribal VictimServices,PreventionServicesandAdultServices. TheAdministrator should have a background in culturally relevant practice, administrative experience, policy development and revision experience, a willingness to meet with community members and work with community issues relevant to them, grant writing, program development, grant managing/reporting, budget development/reporting/monitoring. Establishes and maintains relationships with outside agencies including Kansas SRS and BIA, etc

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is committed to its employees and their families by offering a competitive benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), voluntary life, voluntary AD&D, short term disability and long term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid holidays, birthday leave, paid vacation, sick leave, and 401k.

Please send application and resume to:

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation c/o Human Resources -- 16281 Q Road – Mayetta, KS 66509 or Fax (785) 966-3062 or e-mail hr@pbpnation.org Visit our website http://www.pbpindiantribe.com or call toll free 1-866-694-3937.

MV Transportation, Inc. 1260 Timberedge Road Lawrence, KS EOE

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Alcohol and Drug Counselor Behavioral Health Care Valeo Behavioral Health Care has an opening for a Full Time Alcohol and Drug Counselor. This position is responsible for the day-to-day provision of treatment services and client care in the addiction treatment programs. Overall responsibilities include: Completing assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, providing addiction and recovery centered education in both group and individual counseling settings with corresponding documentation; Communication by phone or e-mail with external agencies for client care purposes. This position requires applicant to be a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) for the counselor II. Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC) preferred, at least one year supervised experience in the field of Substance Abuse, a Master’s degree in a related field and be a Qualified Mental Health Professional for the counselor III. Have a minimum of four years free from abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Employees must have reliable personal transportation, a valid Kansas Driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance. Must be at least 18 years of age or older and be able to pass pre-employment background checks and KDADS adult/child abuse registries. For a complete listing of these positions, please visit our website: valeotopeka.org. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Valeo Behavioral Health Care, Human Resources, 5401 SW 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66606 or email to apply@valeotopeka.org. Valeo gives an incentive for Spanish speaking applicants. Valeo is an EOE.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Valeo Behavioral Health Care, Human Resources, 5401 SW 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66606 or email to apply@valeotopeka.org.

Valeo gives an incentive for Spanish speaking applicants. Valeo is an EOE.

For a complete listing of these positions, please visit our website: valeotopeka.org.

Behavioral Health Care

Have a desire to work with people?

Retired? Attending college?

Looking for a 2nd job?

Valeo Behavioral Health Care is in need of PRN Mental Health Technicians to work with adult clients that have mental health issues within our Crisis Diversion Services program- which includes residential and In-Home Support Services. The primary function of the Mental Health Technician involves one-to-one support for mental health clients by assisting them toward maximizing opportunities to become more self-sufficient over time in meal preparation, laundry and cleaning, transportation, psychosocial skills, and other personal care needs. Flexible work schedule, 16-40 hrs. p/week, as coverage is needed 24/7. Training provided and incentive after 6 months. A valid Kansas Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance is required, as the position requires providing transportation to clients. Must be at least 18 years of age or older and be able to pass pre-employment background checks and KDADS adult/child abuse registries.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Valeo Behavioral Health Care, Human Resources, 5401 SW 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66606 or email to apply@valeotopeka.org.

Valeo gives an incentive for Spanish speaking applicants. Valeo is an EOE.

For a complete listing of these positions, please visit our website: valeotopeka.org.

MULTIMEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Our Mission - “Make Their Day” Great Management Opportunity for People Passionate about Customer Service

Director, Nutrition Services Perry Lecompton- USD 343 Competitive salary, full benefit package, work schedule follows school calendar.

Looking for a strong manager to oversee the food service program serving 4 school buildings in Perry Lecompton USD 343.

Responsibilities include: • Hiring and training of kitchen staff.

• Developing and maintaining loyal relationship with school district administration and staff.

• Production and serving of breakfast and lunch.

• Purchasing, inventory and cost controls.

• Maintaining a safe work environment.

• Compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

The World Company is seeking individuals who want to help companies grow their business. Our Account Executive’s will develop sales and marketing strategies with clients utilizing print and digital advertising with Lawrence Journal-World, LJWorld.com, KUsports.com, Lawrence.com, and our four community newspapers, websites and digital products.

PRINT PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

The Lawrence Journal-World is hiring an experienced Print Production Coordinator to layout pages for each daily, weekly and special section publication; proactively manage all daily production deadlines; ensure that ads are built, approved and placed in the appropriate publication and inserts are available as scheduled.

COPY EDITOR

The Lawrence Journal-World is seeking an experienced and skilled copy editor who is equally comfortable with print and online, social media and AP style, InCopy and a CMS. The World Company offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, career opportunities and more! Background check and pre-employment drug screen required. EOE

If you are an energetic team-building individual, with 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in food service management, let us show you how you can make a difference with Opaa!

E-mail your resume and salary expectations to recruiting@opaafood.com

by June 20, 2015 Please note job code: DNS Perry Opaa! is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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classifieds@ljworld.com The University of Kansas is committed to providing our employees with an enriching and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation, research, creativity and equal opportunity for learning, development and professional growth. KU strives to recruit, develop, retain and reward a dynamic workforce that shares our mission and core strategic values in research, teaching and service. Learn more at http://provost.ku.edu/strategic-plan

Digital Fabrication Labs & Shops Supervisor

Education Program Coordinator

Laboratory Program Director

KU School of Architecture, Design, and Planning.

Self Graduate Fellowship seeks an Education Program Coordinator.

TO APPLY, GO TO: http://employment.ku.edu/staff/3458BR Application deadline is 06/03/15.

TO APPLY, GO TO: http://employment.ku.edu/staff/3441BR http://employment.

Application deadline is June 3rd.

The Department of Physics & Astronomy seeks to fill the position of Director of Physics & Astronomy Teaching Laboratories (Lab Director).

TO APPLY, GO TO: http://employment.ku.edu/staff/3471BR Initial review of applications begins on June 1, 2015.

IT Support Technician KU College of Liberal Arts & Sciences seeks an experienced support technician with strong customer focus and KSAs to provide Windows/ Mac workstation support, guidance, consultation, and support.

TO APPLY, GO TO: https://employment.ku.edu/staff/3433BR

For complete job descriptions & more information, visit:

employment.ku.edu

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status.

Education & Training

Deliver Newspapers!

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Apply online at: www.BerryPlastics.com Click on Careers > View current Job Openings > Select Lawrence location.

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Full-time Positions. Excellent Benefits after 60 days.

Background check & drug test required.

Assistant Preschool Teacher Beginning August, 2015.

CDA or progress towards preschool CDA is required. Experience in a preschool setting required. Community Children’s Center/Head Start. Apply in person.

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IML Tech Start, stop, and reset IML equipment.

Maintain cleanliness of the IML cell and complete required PM activities. Able to push, pull, and/or lift loads of 35 lbs repetitively.

Starting pay $13.00 (Plus shift differential) 2nd, 3rd shifts

Ask good questions.

Send a Thank You. Call/email a couple days later.

BAD WAY Work Enrichment Services Supervisor Full-time M-F position assisting persons with developmental disabilities in developing skills that will help them to take a more active part in the community, and lead a more independent life. Assistance includes direct involvement in providing exposure, advocacy, and training conducive to success in a variety of community settings. HS diploma/GED, valid driver’s license, driving record acceptable to our insurance company, drug test and background check are required. Apply at cwood.org or at 2801 W. 31st Street, Lawrence.

Fac Maint Tech Must have experience with the following: Electrical (required) Mechanical (required) General level of mechanical ability.

Fork truck/scissor-lift certified.

Maintenance Techs Strong mechanical skills.

Electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic experience a plus.

Ability to work independently and with a group.

Effective verbal and written communications.

Basic computer knowledge.

Good work history.

Work overtime when necessary.

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Construction Painters Immediate! Full time!

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Instructors - School of Business - Fall 2015 The School of Business at Benedictine College invites applications for an Instructor (three-quarter time/adjunct) position to teach Business Math courses (three sections, one prep each semester), beginning August 2015. This will be a one-year position with the possibility of renewal, depending upon performance and review of our management curriculum. The successful candidate will possess a Master’s degree in mathematics or quantitative analysis (doctorate preferred). A three-quarter time faculty assignment will require student advising and other campus involvement. Higher ed teaching experience is expected and a business background is desired.

As an essential element of its mission, Benedictine College fosters scholarship, independent research and performance in its students and faculty as a means of participating in and contributing to the broader world of learning. Additional information can be found on the Benedictine College web page: www.benedictine.edu Benedictine College seeks faculty members eager to engage and support our mission.

Application materials should discuss how you might contribute to the college’s Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts identity. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, three current letters of reference, and a statement of teaching philosophy to either:

Donna Bonnel 1020 N Second Street, Atchison, KS 66002 dbonnel@benedictine.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Benedictine College welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

The College is committed to assuring equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. EOE

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Walk-ins Welcome Hampton Inn and Suites 7400 W Frontage Rd Merriam, KS 66203 Call Kim: 1-855-204-3216 or Wendy: 1-855-252-1616

Shuttle Bus Driver Large student housing community seeking a shuttle bus driver for private shuttle in Lawrence. Competitive salary and benefits.

Responsible for transporting residents to and from predetermined and scheduled destinations. Applicants must be at least 21 and have current and valid state driver’s license.

Experience is preferred but not required. E-mail resumes to Anna Flores at: aflores@peakcampus.com

Respected dental office in Lawrence seeks a Dental Assistant.

Will train right person.

Must be energetic, friendly and team oriented. Great benefits available. Send resume to: the3dentists@gmail.com Or fax: 785-843-1218

Landscaping & Lawn Irrigation Technician Local company needs Irrigation Tech ASAP for Lawn & Landscape division.

Experience preferred, current driver’s license & clean driving record required. Drug free work environment.

Apply onwebsite: www.firstmanagement inc.com/employment

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Part Time Receptionist

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Material Handlers Load/Unload/Relocate material as needed per Inventory/ Production/Shipping/Quality Control requirements.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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Dental Assistant

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645 New Hampshire 816-805-6780 jinsco@ljworld.com

Operators Packing and machine operating a plus.

Able to lift up to 45 lbs.

Starting pay $10.53 hr. (Plus shift differential) 2nd & 3rd shift

Process Techs Troubleshoot equipment.

Perform minor repairs.

Have mechanical aptitude.

Must provide own tools.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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It’s Fun! Outstanding pay Part-time work

Healthcare

LIBRARY DIRECTOR The Linwood KS Community Library seeks a Library Director.

MLS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. More information at: http://www.linwoodcomm unitylibrary.org/ employment.html Or call: 913-301-3686

Crown Toyota has an immediate opening for an outgoing detail oriented individual to answer phones at the main switchboard evenings and Saturdays. Successful candidate will be able to convey the friendly, customer service driven attitude Crown prides itself in. This is a front desk position at the beautiful, multi-million dollar Crown Toyota dealership in south Lawrence. Hours are 4:30-8 M,T,Th 2-6 W,F and 8-6 Sat. Please apply in person: Crown Toyota, 3430 Iowa Street, Lawrence.

EOE

Part-Time

Healthcare

Phlebotomists Full-Time, Part-time and Floater positions in Lawrence, Kansas.

Quest Diagnostics, the nation’s leading provider of diagnostics testing and services, seeks candidate to perform venipuncture, capillary and prep specimens, and COC collections. New Phlebotomy grads are encouraged to apply. Data entry skills & must have HS Diploma or GED. Join us on our journey. Please apply to Job ID 3736843 at www.questdiagnostics.com/ EOE

Part-Time Retail Sunflower Natural Pet Supplies Hiring 2-3 team members. All shifts available. Competitive pay, free pet food, great discount on supplies.

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919 Iowa St 785-749-7387

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3201 HARVARD, LAWRENCE, KS

One Block East of Kasold & Harvard to Auction Watch For Signs!

1028 E 1500 RD | LAWRENCE, KANSAS

Directions: From 23rd & Haskell, Lawrence, KS go South on Haskell 3.7 miles to sale, Haskell turns into 1500 Rd. or From Cty. Rd 458 and Cty. 1055 go North ¼ Mile on Cty Rd. 1055 (aka 1500 Rd.) Watch for Signs

Furniture/Collectibles/Misc.

Saturday, May 30th At 10:00 a.m.

Oak dining room set w/matching chairs & buffet; GE side by side Refrigerator w/ice & water; King bedroom suite w/dresser & nightstands; over-stuffed couch; recliner; parlor table; library table; end tables; Lane cedar chest; oak dressing oval mirror; Roper refrigerator; oak book shelve; loveseat; coffee table; patio set; White Clad oak end table; Yamaha piano w/bench; brass music stand; vintage oval pictures; brass school bell; carved wooden duck; wooden shark & Disney Donald Duck; Vintage Fishing: Pflueger Rocket Reel #1345 original box w/paper work, Johnson reel boxes, wooden lures & other lures, wooden corks, old reels/rods; Jayhawk items: large limestone name stone, 4 ft. banner, leather signed women’s basketball, birdhouses, “Soup of the Day Rivalry” KU figurine, Wish List Santa KU, other KU room decor; old games(Operation); cook books; Kansas A Pictorial History book; Return to Kansas by Hamil book; Times & Remembrance A Kansas Legacy book; Nemadji southwest pottery vase; Nicaragua pottery; glassware; small appliances(Cuisinart); costume jewelry(sterling); wedding dress; golf clubs; holiday décor; kitchen décor; power/ hand/garden tools; slide projector items; Numerous Items Too Many To Mention!!

Sellers: Leonard & Nancy Steinle Auction Note: Many unlisted items and most things are in exceptional condition!!

ANTIQUES Secretary Desk Claw Foot Sofa 3 piece Bedroom Set including Bed Vanity w/ Mirror & Dresser Toy Truck & Trailer Brass Elephant Toy Sewing Machine Giant Cigarette Lighter Artley Flute Corn Sheller Adding Machine Yo-Yo’s Blue Band Stoneware 6 gal Crock 3’ Doll Trunk (footlocker) Jewelry Pocket Watches Old Foot ball, Baseball & Track Cleats Bowie Knife Camp King pocket Knife

ESTATE SALE/AUCTION Many antiques Lots of furniture.

516 Elmwood Ct. Tonganoxie KS Thurs 5/28-Sat 5/30 8am to 5pm each day 605-929-8342

Auction Calendar +++AUCTION+++ Sat., May 30 @ 10 am 17697 203rd St Tonganoxie, KS Ford, Corvette, Dodge, Jeep, Motorcycle lift, shop tools, guns, lawn and garden, misc.

HUGE SALE! Pics and info: kansasauctions.net/sebree

Sebree Auctions LLC 816-223-9235

PUBLIC AUCTION Mon., June 8, 5:00PM Douglas Co. Fairgrounds 2110 Harper Lawrence, KS LARGE AUCTION!!!

Vintage Furniture, Lots of Antique Items, Primitives, Collectibles, Lawn & Garden Tools, Decor, Too Much too Mention!

See web, pics & full list: kansasauctions.net/elston

Elston Auctions

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FARM & SHOP AUCTION Sunday, May 31, 12:30 1615 SO. 137th Bonner Springs, KS Station wagon, garden tools, tractor, mowers, tiller, chain saws, compressors, welder, tools, fishing gear,& MORE! kansasauctions.net/Miller

Miller Auction LLC913-441-1271

+PUBLIC AUCTION+ 801 N. Center Gardner, KS Monday 6/1 @ 6 PM Several estates & consignors: Assorted tools for gardening and shop, farm & construction, mowers.

Lots of good quality wood furniture.

Appliances. Collectibles.

See web for list and pics: strickersauction.com JERRY 913 707 1046 or RON 913 963 3800

ESTATE AUCTION Sat, June 6 @ 10am 2608 Kensington Lawrence, KS GREAT QUALITY ITEMS! -Furniture -Collectibles -Vintage Comics -Porcelain Dolls -Household Appliances -Kitchen Misc.

-Zero Turn Mower -SO MUCH MORE!

ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, May 30, 10 am 3201 Harvard Lawrence, KS Furniture & Collectibles Fine oak furniture, appliances, piano, figurines, glassware, books, pottery, jewelry, garden tools, and MORE! Elston Auctions (785)594-0505 | (785)218-7851 See web for list and photos kansasauctions.net/elston

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Public Auction Sunday, May 31 @ 12:30 1615 SO. 137th Bonner Springs, KS

RILEY ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, May 30th @10 am 1028 E 1500 RD LAWRENCE, KANSAS Selling lots of very nice Antiques, Furniture, Household Items, and lots of Miscellaneous Items There is something for everyone at this sale.

See website for complete sale bill and pictures kansasauctions.net/moore MOORE AUCTION SERVICE, INC.

Jamie Moore, Auctioneer 913-927-4708 cell

ESTATE SALE 530 N. 955 Rd Lawrence

(K7 to Kansas Ave, West to 138th, South to Ruby, East to sale)

1993 Cavalier 4 Dr Station Wagon, Kubota B7800 tractor, 145 hrs. Huskee GT mower, Troybilt ‘horse’ tiller, JD 108 riding mower, 3 pt. blade, Welder, Chainsaws, hand and power tools for garden, Fishing equip, Air compressors, Steel posts, and too much to list!

Inez & Herbert Jr. Scaife See web for listing: kansasauctions.net/Miller MILLER AUCTION LLC (913)441-1271

(W. on County Road 458, 10 miles, turn N. at Rock Creek Boat Ramp sign)

FARM AUCTION Sat. 5/30/15 | 11:00 am 152 E 1000 Road Baldwin City, KS

Fri. May 29, 9am-5pm Sat. May 30, 9 am to noon

~RAIN OR SHINE NO EARLY BIRDS!~ Furniture, antiques, crystal, decorations, kitchen wares, tools, gardening supplies, ladder, shelving, antique guns, fishing tackle, canoe.

Tractor - Hay Eq - Livestock Eq. -JD 2940 - Sound guard cab, 2826 hrs, like new cond!

Small clean sale.

See web for flyer and terms: www.floryandassociates.com Roger Schmitt, seller

Auctions

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Harwood Piano GE Console Stereo Cabinet,

MERCHANDISE

Monday, June 1, 6 pm 801 North Center (1 mile North Gardner, Ks)

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Estate Sales Tagged Estate/ Moving Sale 530 N. 955th RD (W. on County Road 458, 10 m. turn N. @ Rock Creek Boat Ramp sign)

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(First published in the Lawrence Daily JournalWorld May 20, 2015)

CAPITOL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff,

administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any deceased defendants; the unknown spouses of any defendants; the unknown officers, successors, trustees, creditors and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; the unknown guardians, conservators and trustees of any defendants that are minors or are under any le-

gal disability; and the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, creditors and assigns of any person alleged to be deceased.

Defendants.

Case No. 2015 CV 000176

that a Petition has been filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas,

by Capitol Federal Savings Bank, praying to foreclose on the tract of real estate described as follows for the purpose of obtaining good title of said tract of real estate:

You are hereby required to plead to said Petition on or before July 1, 2015, in said Court at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas.

Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon said petition.

James B. Biggs, #14079 CAVANAUGH, BIGGS & LEMON, P.A. 2942A S.W. Wanamaker Drive Suite 100 Topeka,Kansas 66614-4135 TEL: 785/440-4000 FAX: 785/440-3900 E-MAIL:jbiggs@cavlem.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS DIVISION 1

vs.

DAVID A. VAUGHN and LAURA M. VAUGHN, Husband and wife; MORTGAGE ELECTRONICREGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWHEQ, INC., HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S10, the unknown occupants; The unknown heirs, executors,

Proceeding Under K.S.A. Chapter 60 Title to Real Estate Involved NOTICE OF SUIT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO: David A. Vaughn, et al.

You

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Lot 20 in Block Two in Foxfire Addition No. 5, a subdivision in the City of Lawrence, as shown by the recorded plat thereof, in Douglas County, Kansas. (commonly known as 1828 Foxfire Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66047-2015.)

CAPITOL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff PREPARED BY: James B. Biggs, #14079 CAVANAUGH, BIGGS & LEMON, P.A. 2942A SW Wanamaker Drive, Suite 100 Topeka,Kansas 66614-4479 TEL: 785/440-4000

Lawrence FAX: 785/440-3900 E-MAIL:jbiggs@cavlem.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF ________

Lawrence NOTICE OF HEARING

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that a Pe(First published in the tition has been filed in this Lawrence Daily Journal Court by Diane S. Sanchez, World May 13, 2015) formerly known as Diane Rae Herring, named execuIN THE DISTRICT COURT tor in the Last Will and OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, Testament of Lucille C. KANSAS Seetin dated May 11, 1976, and heir, devisee and legaIn the Matter of the tee of Lucille C. Seetin, deEstate of ceased, requesting that: the foreign will of Lucille C. Lucille C. Seetin, Deceased Case No. 2015 PR 000066

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PUBLIC NOTICE CONTINUED FROM 6D Seetin, deceased, dated May 11, 1976, be admitted to probate and record in this Court; no administration of the estate is necessary; the will and Agreement of Devisees Regarding Disposition of Real Estate be construed, and the following Kansas real estate owned by the decedent, situated in Douglas County, Kansas: The East Half of the Southeast Quarter (E ½ of SE ¼) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Fourteen (14), Range Twenty (20) in Douglas County, Kansas containing eighty acres, more or less. be assigned in accordance with the terms of the Will and Agreement of Devisees Regarding Disposition of Real Estate.

Lawrence You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before June 11, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the District Court, in the city of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

Lawrence ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER ________

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Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

rence, KS 66044 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case.

The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com

(First published in the NOTICE OF SALE Lawrence Daily JournalWorld May 27, 2015) Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me IN THE DISTRICT COURT by the Clerk of the District OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, Court of Douglas County, KANSAS CIVIL Kansas, the undersigned DEPARTMENT Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas, will offer for sale U.S. Bank National at public auction and sell Association, not in its Diane S. Sanchez, formerly to the highest bidder for individual capacity, but Known as Diane Rae Herrcash in hand, at the Lower solely as trustee for the ing Level of the Judicial and SROF-2013-S3 REMIC Petitioner Law Enforcement Center of Trust I the Courthouse at LawPREPARED BY: rence, Douglas County, Plaintiff, Kansas, on June 18, 2015, PETEFISH, IMMEL, HEEB & at 10:00 AM, the following vs.

HIRD, L.L.P. real estate: By: Lot 6, Block A, in Darren D. Roberts and /s/ Cheryl L. Denton Davis-Wiggins Addition Dawn M. Matthews Cheryl L. Denton - #14824 No, 2 and replat of Lots 2, Roberts, et al.

842 Louisiana Street 3, 4 and 5, Block 6, Lot 1, P.O. Box 485 Block 3 of Davis-Wiggins Defendants.

Lawrence, Kansas Addition, an addition to 66044-0485 the City of Lawrence, Case No. 14CV284 (785) 843-0450 (telephone) Douglas County, Kansas, (785) 843-0407 (facsimile) commonly known as 1627 Court Number: cdenton@petefishlaw.com East 18th Terrace, Law-

Kenneth M. McGovern, Sheriff Douglas County, Kansas Prepared By: SouthLaw, P.C. Kristen G. Stroehmann (KS # 10551) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 663-7600 (913) 663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (147297) _______

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Siblings disagree on care for dependent brother Dear Annie: My father recently passed away. Dad was helping to support my 43-yearold brother, “Ben,” who suffers from depression and is on disability. Ben doesn’t work and spends a great deal of time in bed or buying liquor and lottery tickets. He’s always just a little bit out of it, and I think his antidepressants, along with his alcohol and drug use, have exacerbated the problem. He’s been under psychiatric care for 20 years, but he is still drowning in his depression. He recently completed his second college degree and is sending out resumes, but we aren’t too optimistic. He has never held a real job.

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it. My sisters occasionally clean the house, and my sister-in-law cuts his grass. Afterward, they scream at the rest of us about all the work they do without our help.

There are six siblings. The house is in four of our names, but no one wants it.

There is a life insurance policy and a will that divides everything equally, but Ben’s share is controlled by one sister who oversees his

Fox misses mark with ‘Bullseye’ Two days beyond Memorial Day, the networks’ summer silly season has already yielded some whoppers. We may not have found this year’s “I Wanna Marry ‘Harry’” — easily among the worst shows of 2014. But we may have arrived at this year’s version of “Riot.”

Don’t remember “Riot”? Fox aired that series briefly last May. Teams of celebrities and unknowns performed improv comedy on a set tilted at a steep 22.5-degree angle.

It was about as funny as it sounds and lasted for four whole episodes.

This summer is going to be different for Fox. It’s got “Bullseye” (8 p.m.). In this test of skill, daring and exhibitionism, contests turn themselves into human darts and plunge toward a giant target — hence the title. But along the way, they have to dodge a ridiculous array of objects strewn in their downward path.

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Actor Kellan Lutz and comedian Godfrey are your co-hosts.

There’s no word if the Dodge Dart has signed on for a sponsorship.

“NOVA” (8 p.m., PBS, check local listings) repeats a profile of astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon. It recalls his many near crashes and near-death experiences as a combat pilot in Korea, a test pilot and an astronaut in training. Friends and family extol his quiet nobility and his efforts to resist the spotlight or any sign of exploiting his unique place in history.

Tonight’s other highlights

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“MasterChef” (7 p.m., Fox).

“500 Questions” (7 p.m., ABC) has one more night to go.

Rick Santorum’s presidential campaign announcement (7 p.m., C-SPAN) promises to be the focus of cable news coverage.

The voice of Steve Carell animates the 2010 comedy “Despicable Me” (7:30 p.m., ABC Family).

“Celebrity Wife Swap” (9 p.m., ABC) provides an opportunity for talents like Verne Troyer to remain in the spotlight.

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BIRTHDAYS Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is 92. Singer Siouxsie Sioux is 58. Rapper Andre 3000 is 40. TV chef Jamie Oliver is 40.

expenditures.

Are we supposed to use the money from the will to keep Ben in the house? Is this our moral responsibility? Would it be better to sell the house and move Ben into an apartment that’s more manageable? None of us wants to pay out of our own pockets for repairs. Do we support Ben until the money runs out and the house falls apart? I don’t want to be greedy, but I also don’t want to be foolish. All we do is argue about this. Any suggestions? — Ben’s Brother

it may be time to get a second opinion about his medical care. Also, it could be more practical to sell the house and move Ben into a place that is less expensive to maintain so that his share of the money lasts longer. This will become a bigger issue as the house becomes more dilapidated.

Since you and your siblings are arguing about this, we urge you to speak to an experienced estate lawyer, who can discuss the various ways to deal with Ben and mediate whatever decisions you make. You all seem like caring siblings. Please Dear Brother: You don’t let this create an do have a moral obliga- estrangement. tion to help your brother so he doesn’t end up on the street. But it also — Send questions to seems that his current anniesmailbox@comcast.net, medication and theraor Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box py are not helping, and

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS

For Wednesday, May 27: This year you often go from being charming and witty to acting like a fussy, detail-obsessed grump. Your friends might wonder which is the real you. If you are single, you have quite a range of possibilities. If you are attached, you and your significant other seem to be glued together most of time.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult Aries (March 21-April 19) You could be in the limelight with your fiery display this morning. Curb sarcasm if possible. Tonight: Go along with established plans.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) You might be overthinking an investment or expenditure.

Do more research, if need be.

Tonight: Lie low.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) You might need to make amends for your recent fireworks or sarcastic comments.

Tonight: It is better to have peace than war.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) It has been a hectic few days, and perhaps a little quiet time will help renew your energy.

Tonight: Your home is your castle.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) A conversation in a meeting could evoke a very strong reaction that might shock you.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Take stock of your finances before making another expenditure. Revise your budget, if need be. Tonight: Pay bills first.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You probably won’t feel up to snuff until midday, but you’ll make up for lost time in the afternoon. Tonight: All smiles.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Use the morning hours to move forward with a goal. Use the afternoon hours for reflection.

Tonight: Get some extra zzz’s.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Pressure builds to accommodate an older relative, boss or authority figure, especially in the morning. Tonight: Out and about.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You have a vision that you have wanted to put into action. Share your feelings and ideas more often. Tonight: A must show.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) A conversation needs to happen in the morning. Be receptive and open to the other party’s thoughts. Tonight: Let your imagination rock and roll.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) A partner keeps making the first move, which leaves you with little time to respond.

Tonight: Opt for togetherness.

— The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment only.

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ACROSS 1 Citrus fruit 5 Backward parts?

10 Hit a baseball long and far 14 “Move” or “cash” followers 15 Noted Swiss miss 16 Privileged person 17 Heavenly hit from the ’50s 19 Precisely (with “to”) 20 Polar wear 21 Cash dispensers?

23 Lengths of service 25 Royal house 26 Kind of silence 28 Yellow American fruit 31 Brit’s elevator 34 In the military it’s messy?

36 Japanese city 37 Jackie O’s second spouse 38 Anteroom 40 K-O links 41 Most unfavorable 44 Dorothy Gale’s dog

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67 Jalousie parts 68 Roll call refusals DOWN 1 ___ anchor (stay put, nautically) 2 Beyond silly 3 An Einstein he’s not 4 Leave confidently in one’s care 5 Refuse to be annoyed by

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Sawbuck Semis Skilled Interstate calamity Nebulous Pool game Profess Summer shirts Male red deer Mont. neighbor Elitist Fluctuates “Sphere” start “____ you be my neighbor?”

Things to abide by Decrease?

Sideshow sight “Star Wars” surname?

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62 Lower, as prices

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ELEMENTAL By Lewis Forte

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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

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MURYCM Ans. here: Yesterday’s

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Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: RISKY AMUSE CASINO OUTLET Answer: After the stationery store closed for the evening, everything was — STATIONARY

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