FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009 SPORTS County may cut benefits Johnson County may veer from the UI’s model regarding Dwight goes deep domestic-partner with camp benefits for At this year’s Tim Dwight Football Camp, participants employees. were given NFL-style offenses By HOLLY HINES to study during the camp’s [email protected] duration. 10 Johnson County might Ehrmann motivates stop offering its employees Iowa City domestic-partner benefits, which have been in place Motivational speaker Joe PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY PATRICK LARKIN AND JOE SCOTT/THE DAILY IOWAN since 1997, on July 1. Ehrmann electrifies the crowd A man scratches at a colorful array of mosquito bites in a patch of woods beside Sand Lake on Thursday. While the flood is not responsi- The county allows both at Englert Theatre on ble for any increase in the local mosquito population, the hot and humid weather could potentially lead to an increase in the number of mos- married and Thursday. 10 quitos in the area. domestic partners to NEWS receive access to the same King of Pop’s reign health-care Arguably the most popular and dental artist ever, Michael Jackson Experts see no connection insurance. It collapsed from cardiac arrest was original- Shramek in Los Angeles and died ly intended to administrator Thursday. The Iowa City provide community reacts. 2 homosexual between flood, mosquitoes couples the same advantages ARTS & CULTURE married couples had, Lora Shramek, the county human- Native Iowan Experts say last year’s flood is not resources administrator, Left feeling unsatisfied with his said. But with the legaliza- fifth-grade level knowledge of responsible for any increase in the tion of same-sex marriage Iowa history, author Zachary mosquito population. April 27, those couples can Jack decided to put together an now marry, so separate bene- fits became moot, she said. anthology of the state’s finest By TYLER LYON entomology at Iowa State historical moments. Before he [email protected] University. “If we look reads from Iowa: The Definitive SEE BENEFITS, 3 back to the mosquito pop- Collection at Prairie Lights Books Because of last year’s ulations after the flood tonight, read Arts reporter Eric flood and this summer’s in ’93, there was no Eligibility Andersen’s preview. 5 steamy weather, many prediction.” The Johnson County Domestic feel there are more mos- No place like home Other experts said the Partner Benefits eligibility quitoes in the area. But Despite traveling the country, flood may have been criteria include: state experts said the Cedar Falls band House of somewhat beneficial to • Partners have lived together Large sizes hasn’t found any- natural disaster has insect-loathing humans; caused more complex for at least 12-consecutive thing quite like its native Iowa. mosquito nests may have months changes to this year’s Arts reporter Kristen Peters been washed away, said • Neither partner is married previews the groups concert at pest population than pre- Patricia Quinlisk, Iowa’s • Both partners are at least 18 the Mill tonight. 5 viously thought. state epidemiologist. • Partners are not blood-related OPINIONS “Mosquito populations “A lot of mosquitoes • Partners are exclusive are independent from enjoy smaller puddles of • Partners are responsible for Parks over police? year to year,” said Lyric rain,” she said. each other’s welfare Bartholomay, an assis- The vast majority of residents Source: Johnson County Domestic tant professor of medical SEE MOSQUITO, 3 Partnership Affadavit are pleased with our parks system. There’s no reason to implement a costly improvement plan. 4 WEB BONUS Health-care plan They couch their terms • Video of local couch-surfing advocates The opposite of • Footage of Thursday’s Game sparks IC debate Time matchups couch potato. • Video from former NFL play- By ADAM SALAZAR ers Joe Ehrmann’s speech to Health-care reform legislation [email protected] support the UI Children’s supported by Sen. Tom Harkin of The dollar isn’t holding Hospital Iowa sparked opinionated dialogue up abroad, but some man- • Clips of Tim Dwight’s Football age to keep traveling Camp among Iowa City locals Thursday. cheaply, using strangers — and couches. ON THE RECORD By MICHAEL DALE-STEIN Millions of travelers are [email protected] turning to “couch surfing,” Insights and information from considered an economical inside today’s The Daily Iowan. Spirited debate flooded form of lodging. The con- “We don’t want to sound like the halls of the Iowa City cept is simple. After regis- what’s going on in Boston or Senior Center as locals anywhere else,” Dave Deibler, a peppered Tom Larkin — tering on the site, a person can host travelers on her singer and guitarist for House an aide to Sen. Tom Grassley Harkin of Large Sizes, said. “We have a Harkin, D-Iowa — with or his couch and in turn, senator song called ‘North Cedar’ which questions regarding senator enjoy free lodging when globe-trotting. is a song about Cedar Falls, and health-care reform. age based on pre-existing The couch surfers have people around here reacted to Locals representing the medical conditions. banded together to form a it really strongly because no entire political spectrum The bill could be funded nonprofit organization. one writes a song about the argued passionately about through various sources, Couchsurfing.org was trashy part of Cedar Falls.” universal health care, Larkin said, including spawned in Berkeley, • Read more about House of Medicaid and Medicare, taxing health benefits. Calif., in 2003 and it has Large Sizes. 5 and medical-law reforma- But no funding plans tion. “The current system have been decided. Con- garnered 284,295 surfers WEATHER is broken,” Larkin said, flicting reports place the in the United States and giving an overview of costs around $1 trillion. millions worldwide. The health-care reform legis- All 99 Iowa counties will nonprofit was formed in lation currently facing host similar forums. Mem- an effort to promote 91 72 JOE SCOTT/THE DAILY IOWAN Congress. He answered bers of the Senate Finance international cultural 33C 22C A TV remote sits next to a couch in Destiny Dodge’s apartment on questions in a “Listening Committee, including Sen. exchange. Dodge Street on Thursday. Dodge is a member of www.couchsurf- Post on Health Reform” Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, Dozens of Iowa City res- Sunny to partly cloudy, calm Thursday morning. have been working to speed idents are part of it, ing.org, a website that lets users arrange to crash on each other’s and hot; heat-index readings The Affordable Health up reform legislation. including UI senior Des- couches while traveling. to 98. Choices Act, being Several citizens in tiny Dodge, a member reviewed by the U.S. Sen- since January. Earlier this trip, with memories of people,” Dodge said. attendance expressed couch surfing across the INDEX ate, seeks to provide mixed emotions about year, she heard about the She has yet to actually affordable health care to group from an acquain- continent. “surf” on a couch, but she Arts Opinions health-care reform dur- 5 4 more Americans by pre- tance while on vacation in “I’d like to [couch surf] Classifieds 8 Sports 10 ing the hour-long event. has hosted. venting insurance compa- Hawaii. She was intrigued because it would be fun Crossword 6 nies from denying cover- SEE HEALTH, 3 by a recount of his Europe to travel and meet SEE COUCH, 3

2 - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Friday, June 26, 2009 News dailyiowan.com for more news

The Daily Iowan ‘King of Pop’ is dead Volume 141 Issue 15 BREAKING NEWS STAFF Phone: (319) 335-6063 Publisher: By ERIC SUNDERMANN ‘I’m surprised at his E-mail: [email protected] William Casey...... 335-5788 [email protected] Editor: Fax: 335-6297 Kelsey Beltramea...... 335-6030 death. He influenced a CORRECTIONS Managing Editor: Thursday began with Call: 335-6030 Bryce Bauer...... 335-5855 the passing of Charlie’s lot of people.’ Policy: The Daily Iowan strives for Metro Editors: Zhi Xiong...... 335-6063 Angel Farrah Fawcett accuracy and fairness in the report- — Shane Morlan, an Iowa City Regina Zilbermints...... 335-6063 and ended with the sud- ing of news. If a report is wrong or den death of an icon. resident Opinions Editor: misleading, a request for a correc- Adam Sullivan...... 335-5863 Michael Jackson died at tion or a clarification may be made. Sports Editor: UCLA Medical Center in later acquitted. PUBLISHING INFO Brendan Stiles...... 335-5848 Los Angeles after suffer- The Daily Iowan (USPS 143.360) is Arts Editor: “It’s sad. It’s prosaic to Rachael Lander...... 335-5851 ing a heart attack in his say that,” said Andrew published by Student Publications Bel-Air home around Inc., E131 Adler Journalism Building, Copy Chief: Schep, a visitor at Iowa’ Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004, daily Beau Elliot...... 335-6063 12:30 p.m. He was 50. Graphics Editor: Summer Writing Festival except Saturdays, Sundays, legal and Jackson emerged as the Dan Ambrisco...... 335-6063 about the artist’s death. university holidays, and university baby face from the classic Design Editor: “But a life like that was vacations. Periodicals postage paid Motown group Jackson 5. Kurt Cunningham...... 335-6063 ended before you could at the Iowa City Post Office under the Beginning in the late-70s, Photo Editor: see any redemption.” Act of Congress of March 2, 1879. Amy Andrews...... 335-5852 he was known for inno- Regardless of his recent SUBSCRIPTIONS Web Editor: vating pop music. The year troubles, Jackson Call: Pete Recker at 335-5783 Tony Phan...... 335-5829 self-proclaimed King of Business Manager: was a pioneer. His music E-mail: [email protected] Pop had 13 No. 1 hits, Debra Plath...... 335-5786 controlled Generation X’s Subscription rates: including such classics as Classified Ads Manager: and Y’s radio and TV Iowa City and Coralville: $20 for one Juli Krause...... 335-5784 “Don’t Stop Till You Get semester, $40 for two semesters, $10 waves. Not only were his Advertising Manager: Enough,” “Bad,” and for summer se ssion, $50 for full year. Cathy Witt...... 335-5794 “Beat It.” His raspy, beats defining pop music Out of town: $40 for one semester, Circulation Manager: falsetto voice combined of the ’80s, he crafted how $80 for two semesters, $15 for Pete Recker...... 335-5783 with revolutionary dance the music video is shot summer session, $95 all year. Day Production Manager: Send address changes to: The Daily Heidi Owen...... 335-5789 moves such as the moon- with “Thriller.” Beyond that, Jackson used his Iowan, 100 Adler Journalism Building, Night Production Manager: walk shot him to fame. Iowa City, Iowa 52242-2004. Bob Foley...... 335-5789 “I am deeply hurt and music to push social saddened by the news,” issues with songs like said Patty McBride, an “Black and White,” which MATT SAYLES/ASSOCIATED PRESS Iowa City resident and was full of words Laurel Edelstein cries while holding a pillow with a picture of singer TOP STORIES community activist. “He about equality. Michael Jackson outside the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles on Most-read stories on dailyiowan.com for Thursday June 25 was an irreplaceable Without Michael Jack- model for African son, some of those in the Thursday. Jackson, who rose to become the “King of Pop,” died Americans.” industry maintain, music Thursday. He was 50. 1. Renowned coach slain Jackson was known for wouldn’t be where it is 2. Thomas remembered as much more than a his interesting persona, today. He affected not coach often toting sequine-cov- only recording but also ‘I have these words for you — ‘I 3. UI police have drawn, not shot weapons ered jackets with a single how to entertain, espe- wanna be startin’ something.’ 4. Looking back, equipping campus cops with guns white glove on his usually cially with his innovative was on target right — sometimes left — music videos. Though he Regardless of what he’s done, he 5. Teen hurler faces choice hand. Rolling into the had issues in his private gets credit for making that song.’ later-90s, Jackson life, Jackson not only con- STATE became a victim of the tributed to, but also — Paul Boeke, UI student tabloids. His appearance helped shape the pop Iowa woman sent Iowa Supreme Court Chief changed drastically, music that’s now heard Justice Marsha Ternus though he never admitted on the radio. to prison for lying announced the cuts on to the plastic- “I’m surprised at his ‘My favorite memory is him showing Thursday and expressed con- surgery accusations. It death,” said Shane Mor- to FEMA cern about the effect ongoing was at this time that he lan, an Iowa City resi- up to court dressed as Cap’n CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) — A cuts would have on the ability also found himself deep dent. “He influenced a lot Crunch.’ Cedar Rapids woman who to provide court services. in legal trouble dealing of people.” pleaded guilty to filing a false The vast majority of the cuts, with child molestation, DI reporter Zhanran Zhao contributed — Parker Quail, UI student claim for disaster benefits fol- about $4.8 million, will come in charges for which he was to this report. lowing last summer’s record the form of a statewide work flooding has been sentenced to force reduction. two months in prison. Ternus says the judicial branch Kelley Brutsman pleaded will eliminate or hold open 50 guilty to one count of disaster positions that are currently benefits fraud in December. The vacant. She says the layoffs will 30-year-old Brutsman acknowl- include 13 court reporters. edged that she lied about living State Court Administrator Showdown nears in House in the Cedar Rapids flood disas- ter area during last June’s David Boyd says the court floods and received benefits reporter layoffs will save the she was not entitled to. state about $1.5 million. Brutsman will serve two on Obama’s climate bill months of home detention and three years of supervised proba- Minn, Iowa ag By H. JOSEF HEBERT D-Calif., sought to counter tion once she leaves prison. officials seek help and DINA CAPPIELLO that argument. Brutsman must also pay $3,251 in Associated Press “This is going to be a restitution to the Federal for pork farmers Emergency Management Agency. close vote because of misin- MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The top WASHINGTON — formation out there that agriculture officials in President Obama pushed there’s somehow a contra- Iowa courts cut Minnesota and Iowa are asking urgently Thursday for diction between clean ener- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom passage of legislation to gy and economic growth,” $5.4M from 2010 Vilsack to help the struggling confront global warming, said Obama. Rather than budget pork industry. billing it as a job-creating emphasizing any effect on Minnesota Agriculture machine rather than the pollution or global warm- DES MOINES (AP) — The Iowa Commissioner Gene Hugoson and costly “job killer” Repub- ing, he called the House court system will cut $5.4 mil- Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill licans denounced. He legislation “a jobs bill” that lion to balance the fiscal year Northey want Vilsack to use $50 telephoned wavering will lead to the creation of 2010 budget, including leaving million in existing federal funds to Democrats on the eve of PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS/ASSOCIATED PRESS new industries and “finally vacant positions open and lay- buy pork products, pork would what could be a historic President Obama walks out of the Oval Office on Thursday to deliver make clean energy a prof- ing off 15 employees. then go to federal food programs. House vote. remarks in the Rose Garden on the climate bill. itable kind of energy.” Speaking in the Rose “It will create millions Garden at the White when it came time for a House Republicans for of new jobs,” echoed House, Obama said Wash- House showdown, “I’d bet weeks have maintained a Pelosi at a Capitol Hill ington must not miss the on the president.” drumbeat against the legis- press conference. opportunity to work on Democratic leaders scur- lation, calling it a massive By late Thursday it was cleaning the air, creating ried to line up enough votes energy tax on every Ameri- still unclear whether new “green” energy jobs, to get the bill passed. They can and a “job killer” Pelosi, who has been court- and moving the nation enlisted former Vice Presi- because it will force higher ing moderate Republicans away from its reliance on dent Al Gore, the country’s prices on electricity, gaso- as well as fellow Democrats such fossil fuels as oil, coal, most prominent voice on line, and other energy in the search for votes, has and natural gas. the urgency of addressing sources as the economy the 218 lawmakers she The White House climate change, to make shifts from cheaper fossil needs to get the bill passed. appeared concerned that phone calls to wary law- fuels, or as companies and It was widely expected that momentum for the bill was makers — including some utilities are forced to buy if she was not certain of slipping, though White who believe the House bill pollution allowances. having a majority, she House press secretary was too weak rather than Obama as well as House would not proceed with a Robert Gibbs said that too strong. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, vote today.

METRO

Hospital: Not asked release of Becker in the days received the request. finally to Butler County. leading up to Wednesday’s On June 20, Becker, an Covenant Medical Center offi- to notify authorities shooting. alumnus and former football cials ordered an internal review According to Cedar Falls player at Aplington- Wednesday morning and issued of Becker release police, authorities were awaiting Parkersburg High School, was their statement Thursday. A day after 24-year-old Mark notification of Becker’s release reportedly taken to Covenant Becker is being held in the Becker allegedly shot head foot- from the hospital so they could Medical Center in Waterloo for Cerro Gordo County Jail in Mason ball coach Ed Thomas at arrest him and file charges psychiatric evaluation after City on a $1 million cash-only Aplington-Parkersburg High related to a June 20 incident. leading police on a high-speed bond. He faces charges of first- School, a Waterloo hospital But Covenant Medical Center chase from Black Hawk County degree murder and eluding. responded to questions about its officials said they never through Grundy County and — by Abe Tekippe

POLICE BLOTTER

Charles Crabtree, 44, address St., was charged May 30 with with fourth-degree theft. William “Rudy” Wright, 18, unknown, was charged Thursday assault causing injury. Carrie Soppe, 22, 412 N. Clinton 2218 Davis St., was charged St. Apt. 3, was charged Tuesday with public intoxication. Theresa Oberkiser, 27, address with driving with a Thursday with intimidation with Evan Hudson, 20, 317 S. Dodge unknown, was charged Wednesday suspended/canceled license. a dangerous weapon.

The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Friday, June 26, 2009 - 3 dailyiowan.com for more news News Couch surfing working, sofa Benefits may go COUCH Hilt had heard about ON THE WEB CONTINUED FROM 1 the website and organiza- See video from a local- tion in a magazine article couch surfing advocates at BENEFITS and first couch-surfed in dailyiowan.com. CONTINUED FROM 1 Both the host and the England with an English guest must undergo a reg- dancing troupe in 2004. marine biology station In light of the Iowa istration process for safe- She joined the online and a group of students Supreme Court decision, ty reasons. To prevent community in 2008. from China, Taiwan, and domestic-partner benefits security threats to host or What was supposed to Singapore on a study need to include all couples visitor, the organization be a three-day stay turned abroad exchange at the — or none — in order to recommends users send e- into a nightmare when Grand Canyon. mails for arrangements the woman dragged three ensure fairness for all “For me, couch surfing employers, she said. through the website so trunks of clothing into is about connecting with staff can track any wrong- Hilt’s home, with the At the June 18 Johnson other human beings,” County Board of Supervi- doings or vulgarities. A intention of moving into Hilt said. small hired staff and vol- the area. sors meeting, Shramek The range of age for the recommended the county unteers maintain the Hilt ejected her after average couch surfer can stop offering domestic- website. the woman left in the mid- JOE SCOTT/THE DAILY IOWAN vary from the young col- partner benefits, saying Such information would dle of the afternoon to go Richard Saunders, the senior associate director of UI Human lege student to the elderly. domestic couples are hit have been useful for Jessi- to a local bar, then spent Resources, at his office Thursday. While Johnson County may stop To register, users must be harder by taxes. ca Hilt, a senior at the the night elsewhere. offering benefits for employees in domestic partnerships, Saunders at least 18 years old. “There are advantages University of California- “She went out for a said the UI will continue covering unmarried couples. The couch surfing to being married,” San Diego, who has couch walk and didn’t come back organization urges users Shramek said. Resources. And the univer- care,” he said, and he tends surfed through Iowa City. until 2 or 3 a.m.,” Hilt to be cognizant of others’ Only one employee is sity has no plans to change. to prefer offering “more Earlier this summer, she said. interests and personality. currently receiving the ben- “Everybody has different insurance to more people.” stayed one night in town Hilt said her other The website recommends efits, said Supervisor Ter- reasons they might not The county will probably for the Iowa Summer experiences with couch members should choose to rence Neuzil. This person want to get married,” Saun- follow Shramek’s recom- Writing Festival. surfing have been benefi- stay or host someone that would be allowed to contin- ders said, citing religious mendation, Neuzil said, Unlike Dodge, Hilt had cial and life-changing. shares their same hobbies ue the benefit program. and philosophical beliefs as though the supervisors have a horrible experience She has hosted an eld- or ideals. The county’s original possible considerations. yet to set a time for making when she agreed to host a erly couple from Arkansas “The experience model was built on the “We felt it was important to its decision on the proposed young female from who were on their way to changed my life,” UI’s — the state’s first give people a choice.” plan. The UI’s standards Illinois. Mexico to visit their Hilt said. established model for Supervisor Rod Sullivan are unlikely to influence the determining such benefits said he favored the UI’s county’s decision, because a — Neuzil said. take on the issue: leveling model is no longer needed, The UI offers domestic- potential disparities by Sullivan said. partner benefits for both allowing everyone access Domestic-partner bene- Locals eye health reform same sex and heterosexual to the benefits rather than fits would be offered again couples, said Richard Saun- taking those perks away. if the Supreme Court’s ders, the UI senior associ- “I’m very concerned about decision is eventually HEALTH ‘When you’re young, you don’t think about ate director of Human the availability of health changed, Shramek said. CONTINUED FROM 1 health care.’

Bobbie Paxon, a retired — Bryson Dean, Iowa City resident nurse, said she thinks steps Flood not ‘bugging’ IC toward universal health For the most part, Nelson Gurll, brought up care would decrease per- Larkin let the roughly two the perennial debate over population. The insects humidity can still increase sonal responsibility, and dozen in attendance hash medical malpractice suits. MOSQUITO transmit diseases such as the number of mosquitoes medical costs should be out the issues out loud. Gurll said it’s important CONTINUED FROM 1 contingent on how a peo- West Nile virus from birds in the area, Quinlisk said But he also fielded some to include tort reform — an ple’s lifestyle choices have Though the flood had to humans. Last year, the the kinds that carry such questions about medical- effort to curb such litiga- limited effect, the hot and affected their health. school reform. virus reportedly caused 44 illnesses as West Nile Other audience mem- tion — in Harkin’s health- humid weather has played deaths in the United aren’t usually seen until Several people said the a role in the number of bers took a more relaxed care bill. States — only one of which August or September. economic opportunities for mosquitos in the area. stance, however. “Physicians are just was in Iowa. Bartholomay said there medical students to enter Mosquitoes are attracted “We do have a form of afraid of being sued,” But this year, Quinlisk is one group that might specialized fields has nega- to areas that are both he said. said, the pests prevalent in benefit from the potential socialized health care,” tively affected family prac- warm and wet because of the area are “nuisance rise in mosquito popula- said Bryson Dean of Iowa tice. As of this month, 13 Larkin said President their birthing habits, City. “It’s called the emer- Iowa health clinics are Obama requested the bill Bartholomay said. mosquitoes,” because tion — fish and aquatic gency room.” scheduled to receive gov- be ready before October Mosquitoes lay their though they bite, they don’t birds will enjoy mosqui- Dean, a physical thera- ernment funds. The Obama because of the difficulty eggs in water, she said, and cause much harm. Fur- toes laying their eggs in pist for many years, said she administration granted involved with passing the eggs hatch once they thermore, “only a handful” and around the river. believes health care and of the 53 mosquito species “Having more larvae $2 billion in stimulus legislation during elec- become properly hydrated. profit motive are incompati- money to community clin- in Iowa carry diseases. in the water provides a tion years. The higher the tempera- ble. She encourages UI stu- ics and indebted medical- ture, the faster the lar- While summer heat and food source,” she said. “What we talk about dents to take an interest in school graduates. vae grow. their future health. While Larkin empha- today could be in the bill In 2008, officials gave “When you’re young, you sized the bill’s focus on pre- tomorrow,” said Larkin, widely reported warn- don’t think about health ventive care, one physician who scribbled notes on ings about a expected care,” she said. and Iowa City resident, audience suggestions. increase in the mosquito

4 - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Friday, June 26, 2009 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING. Celebrate by not illicitly trafficking. E-mail us at: Opinions [email protected]

ADAM SULLIVAN Opinions Editor • REGINA ZILBERMINTS Metro Editor • MICHAEL DAVIS, COLIN GILBERT, JUSTIN SUGG Editorial writers Meddling as EDITORIALS reflect the majority opinion of the DI Editorial Board and not the opinion of the Publisher, Student Publications Inc., or the University of Iowa. GUEST OPINIONS, COMMENTARIES, and COLUMNS reflect the opinions of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board.

Editorial foreign policy Based on both Obama’s and the Iranian government’s definition Parks and rec should take a of meddling, it would be a good idea for the United States to stay JUSTIN SUGG out, or else the reform back seat to other top priorities [email protected] movement may die. There could be anoth- Parks and recreation areas are important. percent). Of those who participate in programs Exactly what consti- er reason Obama is But are they as important as a stronger police (30 percent), 90 percent of the respondents tutes “meddling in the choosing not to get too force, better fire prevention, and flood-mitiga- rated the overall quality of programs as either internal affairs of a deeply involved in tion projects? Not even close. excellent or good. country”? It seems Iranian affairs. It may The Iowa City City Council recently endorsed Walking and biking trails were considered a today people have dif- not be in America’s best a master plan to increase and improve the parks priority by the respondents and a service that ferent meanings and interest to see a demo- and recreation programs and facilities in the was used by a majority of our citizens. Plans interpretations for this cratic Iran. Presidential Iowa City area. The $51.5 million plan is expan- have been considered by the council to imple- term. Obviously, the contender Mir Hossein sive and wide-ranging; councilors have even ment certain programs that could be accom- term has a negative Mousavi preached much called the plan “visionary” and “inspirational.” plished without much effect on the community connotation, but there is about reforming many This may be the case, but the proposed plan as far as increased taxes or other fees. a dispute among parties domestic aspects of carries with it some problems that must be Improving the trail system would be step for- as to the degree and Iranian government addressed. The vast majority of residents are ward in promoting the long-term development exactly what actions including women’s rights content with our current parks system; there’s of this endeavor, and as Parks and Recreation make up “meddling.” and granting more free simply no reason to implement such a costly Commission member Aaron Krohmer pointed For President Obama, and fair elections. plan, especially while other items on the budget out, “We are competing with Madison (Wis.), the definition has He hasn’t said much deserve more attention. Boulder (Colo.), and Lawrence (Kan.) in our changed somewhat. At about changing Iran’s Craig Gustaveson, the chairman of the Parks minds in terms of parks. Their trail systems are first, he refused to com- foreign policy — a sub- and Recreation Commission, spoke at a recent completed. Ours are not.” ment strongly on Iran’s ject dearer to American City Council meeting about this project. Creating economic development through ven- presidential elections, policymakers’ hearts. “We’ve been talking about it almost since I tures in ancillary features of Iowa City could be saying he did not want There’s no real talk of came on board, and the idea behind the master prosperous, but as our budget becomes more to meddle in that coun- normalizing relations plan was to give us an overall view of what we fluid in its needs, other more important civil try’s domestic politics. with Israel or halting needed in our community, short-term and long- services must take priority. This changed a little work on nuclear term, and I … I kind of equate it to a road map.” Because this plan is only in the beginning when he made two state- weapons. A democratic ments condemning the The proposed plan includes — among other stages of direction, its current shortfalls can be Iran may pose just as crackdown on Iranian ventures — steps to expand the trail system, managed through careful planning of the much a security threat protesters. He’s not add a recreation facility on the West Side of resources at the city’s disposal. The City as a theocratic. backed such statements town, and add a municipal golf course. Council and Parks and Recreation Commission The letter Obama with diplomatic action During that council meeting, Mayor Regenia wrote to the religious should continue to work in collaboration to — or any other type of Bailey said to implement such a massive plan, councils is a clear sign ensure that the citizens of Iowa City are the action for that matter. the project will require diversity of revenue he knows who’s in main benefactors of this plan. For the immedi- Too short, it seems for streams. There lies the problem with this plan. ate future, all efforts must be made to use the charge in Iran. In fact, Republicans. Sen. John it’s quite possible the The city desperately needs more law-enforce- funds that the city has for services that support McCain and others criti- administration thinks ment funding, water quality and maintenance, our safety and protection. cized what they see as a it would be easier to and better flood structures for the future sup- Creating and developing new outlets for timid response and deal with a cabal of port of our city. Any plan the council approves recreation and healthy living should never be issued their own harsh religious elites than a must take a back seat to the civic priorities that on the back burner in our city’s plans. But in a rhetoric. McCain has democratic government. strengthen our community. plan as massive as this, patience is our ally. even accused the Meddling may produce In planning the parks project, city officials This plan does not call for a massive overhaul in Iranian government of ill-advised effects or it and an outside consulting firm surveyed Iowa the coming years, but it will require certain murder. It seems may not. In fact, not City residents. They found that there is room for funds to be used and overwhelming support Republicans have a meddling may produce improvement, but the majority of the 676 resi- from our community. Creating a better trail sys- loose definition of med- the effects we don’t want, dents surveyed are content with our current tem is one short-term plan that can be accom- dling, if they even have as well. The biggest parks system. Ninety-two percent of respondent plished, but much more development after that a definition at all. argument against households found the physical condition of the must wait until we satisfy our “needs” in Iowa There could be many America meddling is parks excellent (66 percent) or good (26 City, not our “wants.” good reasons for Obama that it will give legitima- to be “timid” about cy to the elites’ claims. Recent events show the Iranian elections. Iran’s elites don’t need that ruling elites have made excuse. Clerics accused LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] may be sent via e-mail to (as text, not as attachment). Each letter a lightening rod out of Obama of meddling, even must be signed and include an address and phone number for verification. Letters should not exceed 300 words. The DI our past meddling. after he sent a letter reserves the right to edit for length and clarity. The DI will publish only one letter per author per month. Letters will be There’s real fear among wishing to engage them chosen for publication by the editors according to space considerations. No advertisements or mass mailings, please. Iranian protesters — in dialogue. It stands to GUEST OPINIONS that exceed 300 words in length must be arranged with the Opinions editor at least three days prior to the especially ones living reason that whatever desired date of publication. Guest opinions are selected in accordance with word length, subject relevance, and space considerations. abroad — that the ruling Obama does, the elites elites will use any action will still accuse America by America as justifica- of meddling. tion for a crackdown by Not meddling may painting the protesters also produce a demo- as American puppets. cratic but non-friendly Given America’s histo- Iran. The country may ry, it would seem like a emerge in the end dem- logical fear to have. But ocratic but resentful America’s inaction hasn’t that no-one came to pro- stopped Iranian officials testers’ aid while Basij from blaming our gov- shot and beat them. ernment; President The democratic move- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ment may fail completely has repeatedly accused if the United States does- America of inciting the n’t participate in the situ- protests. Religious offi- ation. The elites and Basij cials denounced Obama are more violent and personally during Friday looking at new ways to prayers last week, mock- crack down on protesters. ing Obama for sending a If Iranian protesters look letter and accusing him only to see none outside of meddling. The Iranian their country supports government seems to them, they may lose have a wide definition of heart. It happened before the word. — 1989 in China.

Guest opinion Possibly a greener look for coal in energy bill

WASHINGTON POST Given America’s huge be comfortable with a cap- essentially guarantees would aim to reduce the coal-state lawmakers Cap-and-trade was sup- reliance on coal to pro- and-trade bill that didn’t that carbon capture and subsidy for new facilities fight to keep them going? posed to allow Congress duce electricity — and the include a lot for coal. sequestration will play a so that it covered only And even if it does work, to avoid picking winners breakneck deployment of Because cost-effective, large role in America’s capital and operating won’t members of Con- and losers in the fight dirty coal plants in China large-scale clean-coal energy mix, at first by costs of carbon capture gress insist that big car- against climate change. — proponents make a technology is still untest- offering coal plants that and storage for 10 years. bon repositories not be Advocates claim that strong case that coal ed, the first thing the bill capture and sequester Uncertainties abound: located in their districts? approach, which relies on deserves special atten- would do is allow a quasi- most of their emissions 10 What if the costs of clean As with the whole of the market to figure out tion. The bill’s cap-and- public corporation to tax years of compensation coal don’t come down Waxman-Markey, these the easiest way to reduce trade system won’t pro- electricity distributors that is many times the enough to make it eco- coal provisions have real greenhouse-gas emis- duce a carbon price high $10 billion over 10 years market value of the car- nomical relative to other attraction in their billed sions, is at the heart of enough to spur deploy- to fund “demonstration bon emissions they avoid measures? If clean coal potential to cut green- the Waxman-Markey ment of clean-coal tech- projects.” We can see the — on top of the savings turns out to be less than house-gas emissions. But energy bill that the House nology for a very long appeal of supporting they would accrue by not its advocates envision, they also bring with them is preparing to vote on time, they say. If clean- basic research on how to polluting under the cap- can Congress ever work the huge risk that federal today. But among many, coal technology can be make the black stuff and-trade regime. After up the political will to kill regulation will not many other things, the made more cost-effective, greener, especially if it phase one, the Environ- the subsidy program? achieve the reforms most 1,200-page bill would also meanwhile, the know-how includes research on mental Protection Agency Subsidies are set to phase needed to efficiently fight devote $60 billion to mak- could be exported abroad. retrofitting plants. would take more control. out after 10 years of pay- global warming. ing sure clean coal isn’t And, some admit, coal- But then comes the big- At that point, a complicat- ing for operating costs, This editorial appeared in a loser. state lawmakers wouldn’t ticket stuff. The bill ed regulatory framework but won’t powerful Thursday’s Washington Post.

The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Friday, June 26, 2009 - 5 dailyiowan.com for more arts and culture Arts&Culture Lots more Right size, right place than tall corn The lead singer for Cedar Falls-based band House of Large Sizes says there really is no better place for the band than Iowa. Zachary Jack returns to Prairie By KRISTEN PETERS Lights to share tales of Iowa’s past [email protected] from his latest book Iowa: The When Iowa-bred House Definitive Collection. of Large Sizes first began, the plan was to make its musical mark nationally. “The goal was definitely to play around the coun- try,” said Dave Deibler, a singer and guitarst for House of Large Sizes. “At first you have no idea what’s going to happen, but once we started play- ing at places like Gabe’s [now the Picador] and doing some small tours, then yeah, the goal was to play on a national level. And you know, there were a million clubs back then.” House formed in 1986 in Cedar Falls, where all PUBLICITY PHOTO three members were Iowan author Zachary Jack returns to his home state to read students at the Univer- excerpts from Iowa: The Definitive Collection an anthology featuring sity of Northern Iowa. all things Iowa. The band will perform at the Mill, 120 E. By ERIC ANDERSEN Burlington St., today at [email protected] READING 9 p.m. Admission is $12. Having the opportunity to Since its creation, travel to New York, Mexico, Zachary Jack House has had a few and Ireland as a writer-in- When: 7 p.m. today drummers come and go, residence may seem excit- Where: Prairie Lights, 15 S. Dubuque but two members have ing, but author and native Admission: Free stayed steady for the 23 PUBLICITY PHOTO Iowan Zachary Jack left all years the group has been Cedar Falls-based band House of Large Sizes has toured the country but has still found no better place those places behind for his making music. than its roots in Iowa. one true home. perspectives, ranging from After over four years of “Each place was kind of out Native American to rural dating, the band’s bassist, hand,” the 45-year-old ‘With our involvement with the caucuses and of the way,” he said. “Even as Iowan, in the book. Barb Schlif, and Deibler frontman said. “It was diverse as they were, in every “I wanted the whole state were married in 1990. great to see those places, Barack Obama becoming president, Iowa’s role place I found again what I to be represented, top to bot- When they first got mar- but it also reaffirmed has really changed in the last couple of years.’ like about Iowa, only reflected tom, east to west,” Jack said. ried, Schlif and Deibler what I like about Iowa.” in a different culture.” “I didn’t just want it to be found themselves able to By traveling the nation, — Dave Diebler, singer and guitarist for House of Large Sizes His fascination with Iowa cheerleading. I wanted it to focus on a career in arts Deibler and the rest of the gave him the idea to put thanks to their $125 rent. be investigative in almost a band, which adopted taught at a young age Falls. If you’re from here, together a detailed antholo- “I had friends in Los journalistic sense.” drummer Brent Hanson that everything’s better you have exposure to gy of the state’s finest his- The author hopes that Angeles or Burbank, and eight years ago, learned torical moments. Iowa: The they were literally paying some place else. And then them. The same way ZZ readers from all different that California and New when we go on tour — I Definitive Collection — from $1,500 or $1,600 a month, Top writes about Texas.” walks of life will pick up the York held no more sparkle think it’s better here than which Jack will read today barely hanging on,” The band, which briefly book and learn more about than any other state they it is in Los Angeles.” at 7 p.m. at Prairie Lights Iowa’s past. He selected sto- Deibler said. “I didn’t broke up in 2003 to start had visited. Deibler, who writes all Books, 15 S. Dubuque St. — ries that he thought histori- have to work 12 hour families and businesses, “It’s just another place; of the songs for House, features pieces written by ans and casual audiences days, and I had a lot of it’s just like here,” he said. does little to suppress the says the band’s lyrics and various Iowan authors from alike would find interesting. freedom. You live like “There is no golden land.” excitement the members music attempts to paint 1831 to 2007. “I wanted it to be some- kings, and you’re playing He is proud of the have about playing again. The 500-page collection thing that a person could in a band. You’ve got state he calls home and what a band from Iowa “There is definitely a of excerpts, essays, and keep on her or his end table everything you want.” where his band became really sounds like. huge hole in my life when short stories took two years or coffee table and just dip House’s eventual live a major staple in live “We don’t want to sound we’re not playing,” for him to compile. Jack into a little story of Iowa or a success propelled the performance, but feels like what’s going on in Deibler said. “It’s not a said he started working on history or an article or essay,” band to reach its dream Iowa is in the midst of Boston or anywhere else,” great analogy, but you the book because he desired he said. “I tried to keep each of performing all over the its own identity crisis. Deibler said. “We have a know when you’re at a to know more about the one short.” United States. “With our involvement song called ‘North Cedar’ funeral and you’re like, Hawkeye State. Although Jack spends “I hadn’t been to Cali- with the caucuses and which is a song about ‘It’s great to see you, but I “Besides a fifth-grade unit much of his time writing, it is fornia, or New York, or Barack Obama becoming Cedar Falls, and people wish it wasn’t right now’? on Iowa history that just not the only passion close to Manhattan, or Seattle, or president, Iowa’s role has around here reacted to it It’s like that, but you’re came and went, I didn’t have his heart. He also teaches Chicago, or Minneapolis, really changed in the last really strongly because no glad that it’s right now any units or courses specifi- creative-writing classes at or Dallas, so it was great couple of years,” he said. one writes a song about and you get to see [the cally dedicated to Iowa histo- North Central College, in to go to those places first- “But we’ve just been the trashy part of Cedar bandmates and fans].” ry or authors,” he said. “It Naperville, Ill., though he occurred to me that I needed still has a house in Jones to make my own book and County, Iowa, when he feels kind of self-study. Thirty-five the need to return home. years is long enough to go He said he will read pas- without knowing about your sages from the collection at own state’s history.” Prairie Lights but also hopes He wanted Iowa: The to get in some discussion Definitive Collection to be cel- about Iowa history. ebratory of the state and its “I’d love to have people history, but he also sought for turn out who have their own it to be as objective as possi- favorite moments in Iowa lit- ble. He decided to include a erature history to share,” number of different historical Jack said.

TRENDSPOTTER BREAKING UP It’s not so much love year, more than the clutter that’s in the air these days, of 98 Degrees fans whose but deceit and neglect. hearts will break upon Spring may have brought learning Nick Lachey and the flowers and the Vanessa Minnillo called it romances, but with the quits. They’re leaving the scorching summer heat, eight Petri dish babies the some couples prove they nation watched grow up can’t take the pressure. caught up in the whirlwind Sure, some of these cou- that is divorce papers. ples have legitimate reasons Common rumors include to go their separate ways. the way Kate treats the clan When Chris Brown left when the cameras aren’t Rhianna with a few bruises, rolling — she barks and she had the nation on her spanks and is in general a side when she decided to nasty, nasty woman. Jon is leave him — then the nation right to get himself out of against her when she gave the situation. him another shot. Apparently, she had But let’s focus on Star, papers filed before the show People, and InTouch’s most started that Jon signed to delectable breakup this sea- say he’d fake a happy house- son: Jon & Kate Plus Hate. hold while on the show. It’s splattered all over Papers that weren’t needed websites and check-out after Kate went to the court- counters: Jon’s mistress sit- house herself. ting next to him in the ubiq- This couple is putting uitous car photo. Widespread Lindsay Lohan and Samantha rumors that Kate and her Ronson to shame (who also bodyguard are doing the are currently on the outs, dirty behind closed doors. but an update could be Jon and Kate’s divorce — issued tomorrow), and the completed on June 22 — publicity they’re getting leaves the most causalities would be enough to make of any of the more well- Paris Hilton and her flavor of known separations this the week a jealous mess.

6 - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Friday, June 26, 2009 A ‘geek’ by definition is someone who eats live animals “ … I’ve never eaten live animals. Daily Break — Crispin Glover ” CAN’T GET ENOUGH SUDOKU? the ledge DANCE TRIP CHECK OUT DAILYIOWAN.COM FOR MORE PUZZLES This column reflects the opinion of the author and not the DI Editorial Board, the Publisher, Student Publications Inc., or the University of Iowa.

ANDREW R. JUHL [email protected] Haiku Friday: Chinese characters

highlight the small of your back.

This one means “easy.”

I am unallowed RACHEL JESSEN/THE DAILY IOWAN A group of young girls bustle about after a performance at the Iowa City Public Library on in Starbucks since ordering Thursday. The group traveled from India to participate in the Happy Feet World Dance Campus channel 4, program, presented by the Iowa City Public Library’s Summer Reading program. an Al Pacino. UITV schedule cable channel 17 Some like semisweet, 11:30 a.m. Newscast from Rus- 5 Piano Sundays Concerts at sia (in Russian) the Old Capitol some like bitter chocolate. 12:30 p.m. News from Québec 6:30 Fine Arts Performances, (in French) Music and Dance I prefer angsty. 1 “Prairie Lights” Archive 7:30 “Know the Score,” Talk Social Researcher, 2 Newscast from Germany (in and Music German) 9:30 Dance from Space/Place limited field of study, 3 “Know the Score,” Talk and 11 Alley Cabaret at the Englert, Music Music & Dance Performance a.k.a. “fanboy.”

Margaritas are Friday, June 26 horoscopes — by Eugenia Last The Devil’s Work. So be safe:

line the rim with salt. ARIES March 21-April 19 Do things that make you feel good about yourself. You need to enjoy the company of people who can offer you inspiration and People eat crickets motivation in order to continue in a direction that excites you. TAURUS April 20-May 20 You’ll be tempted to spend on things you don’t in some countries; those peo- ple need. Emotional matters will grow if you don’t put an end to the things you don’t agree with. If you don’t stand up for what you want, no one else will. likely get more sleep. GEMINI May 21-June 20 Simple acts will deserve praise, but anyone trying to take advantage of you must be put in her or his place. Play on the emotions Vaginas are nice, of those who can help you sort through whatever problem you face, and it will be difficult for anyone giving you a hard time to win. accommodating organs. CANCER June 21-July 22 Keep an open mind and a clear sense of what’s true and I don’t own; I rent. what’s fabricated. Hold on to your thoughts until everyone else has revealed her or his position. Don’t be afraid to suggest a major change if that is what’s required. Sean Combs self-proclaimed LEO July 23-Aug. 22 You may want to slow down if you are involved in a financial that he’s a Bad Boy for Life. transaction. There is something unusual that must be uncovered before you take a risk. Creative thinking and fast maneuvers will be required to move forward. P. Diddy: Anti-Choice. VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Stay on top of what’s being said and done by others, and you will not lose control of a situation that needs your undivided atten- Hey, I’m not perfect. tion. Ask questions, and avoid an unpleasant surprise. Put some time aside I walk, like you, foot-by-foot. for a little adventure and personal gratification. LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Attend events, activities, or social functions that are conducive … only on water. to meeting creative people. An unusual chance to hook up with someone from your past or a partner who has something to offer is apparent. The interest is not romantic. Weddings are lovely. SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Money is heading your way through a partnership, They’re like bachelor parties, investment, or hard work finally paying off. Someone you love may side- track you. Don’t give in until you have finished what needs to be done. but the sex is free. SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Expect to pay for past mistakes. You can Shakespeare and Dr. Suess: resolve old debts and issues before you start something new. Moving forward with baggage will stifle your plans. Changing your mind will work against you. two men who became famous CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19 The alterations you make to some of your per- sonal papers will save you a bundle at a future date. Taking care of domes- for making up words. tic matters will pay off. You can add to your property or make a move that — Andrew R. Juhl, You should write him a will allow greater versatility. haiku. He did it for you. AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Don’t take what you hear as gospel. Someone you respect may let you down or give you false information unintentionally. Think you’re pretty funny? Prove it. Mean what you say; say what you mean, or limitations will result when you The Daily Iowan is looking for Ledge least expect. A serious approach will be respected. writers. You can submit a Ledge at PISCES Feb. 19-March 20 A secret will come back to haunt you if you don’t clear [email protected]. If we think it’s good, we’ll run it — and the air. A valued friend will object to something you did in the past that maybe contact you for more. altered both of your futures. It’s never too late to reverse a mistake you made.

Want to see your super special event today’s events appear here? Simply e-mail the name, time, date, and location information to: [email protected] 0515

• Sewing classes for grades 4-6,9 Jazz Bands, 6:30 p.m., Pedestrian Mall a.m., Home Ec. Workshop, 207 N. Linn Weatherdance Fountain • SmartKats, 9:30 a.m., Perfor- • Country Dance, 7 p.m., Eagles mance Health and Fitness, 3290 Ridge- Lodge, 225 Highway 1 W. way Drive, Coralville • “Live From Prairie Lights,” • English Conversation Group,10 Zachary Jack, nonfiction, 7 p.m., a.m., Iowa City Public Library,123 S. Linn Prairie Lights Books, 15 S. Dubuque • Story Time, 10 a.m., Barnes & • Sita Sings the Blues, 7 and 9 Noble, Coral Ridge Mall p.m., Bijou • Iowa City Public Library’s Sto- • Cedar Valley Chapter of ries in the Park, 10:30 a.m., Mercer Park USA Dance, 7:30 p.m., Old Brick, • Iowa Summer Writing Festival, 26 E. Market Elevenses Literary Hour, Faculty • The Drag, Dreamwell Theatre, Reading, 11 a.m., Prairie Lights Books, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Soci- 15. S. Dubuque ety, 10 S. Gilbert • Kidrobics, 11 a.m., Performance • Iowa Summer Rep, Dead Health and Fitness Man’s Cell Phone, 8 p.m., Theatre • Teen Tech Zone, 1 p.m., Iowa Building Thayer Theatre City Public Library • Riverside Theatre Shake- • Turn the Tide Car Wash, 1:30 speare Festival, Richard III, p.m., Johnson County Historical Soci- 8 p.m., Riverside Festival Stage Lower, ety Museum, 860 Quarry Road, City Park Coralville • Kevin “BF” Burt and Tony • Knitting Nurse, 2 p.m., Home Ec. Brown, 8:30 p.m., Agave, 2781 Oak- Workshop dale Blvd., Coralville • Tea Time Project, 2 p.m., Home • Friday Night Kareoke, with Ec. Workshop Gemini Kareoke, 9 p.m., American • Art Adventure: Mini Master- Legion, 3016 Muscatine Ave. piece, 5 p.m., Iowa Children’s Muse- • House of Large Sizes, with Petit um, Coral Ridge Mall Mal and Lipstick Homicide, 9 p.m., • Heartland Yoga Birthday Week, 5 p.m., Heartland Yoga, 221 E. Mill, 120 E. Burlington College • Pearl Jam Tribute, with Given • Flat Empire, 6 p.m., Iowa City to Fly and Slip Silo, 9 p.m., Yacht Public Library Club, 13 S. Linn • Great Art Scavenger Hunt, 6 • Sir Richard Bishop & His p.m., 111 Kirkwood Ave. Freak of Araby Ensemble, with • Indian Chicken Tandoori Din- Oaxacan, 9 p.m., Picador, 330 E. Wash- ner, 6 p.m., New Pioneer Co-op, 1101 ington Second St. • Top Shelf Karaoke, 9 p.m., Road- • Story Time, 6 p.m., Barnes & ies, 720 Pacha Parkway, North Liberty Noble • Big D’s Karaoke Jamz, 10 p.m., • Iowa Summer Music Camp Saloon, 112 E. College

The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Friday, June 26, 2009 - 7 dailyiowan.com for more sports Sports SPORTS ’N’ STUFF Ordóñez

Coralville Hy-Vee vs. Active NATIONAL LEAGUE Endeavors/McCurrys, 6 p.m. New gym East Division W L Pct GB Thursday, July 2 Games Philadelphia 37 33 .529 — L.L. Pelling/Cullen Painting vs. Active 1 New York 37 34 .521 ⁄2 Endeavors/McCurrys, 6 p.m. Old gym Florida 38 36 .514 1 Coralville Hy-Vee vs. Goodfellow Atlanta 34 38 .472 4 Printing/Imprinted Sportswear, 6 p.m. New Washington 21 49 .300 16 gym lifts Tigers Central Division W L Pct GB St. Louis 40 34 .541 — Milwaukee 38 34 .528 1 2009 NBA DRAFT SELECTIONS 1 BY LARRY LAGE Cincinnati 35 36 .493 3 ⁄2 First Round closed a road trip by beat- 1 Chicago 34 35 .493 3 ⁄2 1. L.A. Clippers, , f, Oklahoma. Associated Press ing St. Louis and swept a Houston 33 37 .471 5 2. Memphis, , c, Pittsburgh 33 39 .458 6 Connecticut. pair of three-game series West Division W L Pct GB 3. Oklahoma City, , g, Arizona Los Angeles 47 26 .644 — State. DETROIT — Maybe the against Chicago and Mil- San Francisco 39 32 .549 7 4. Sacramento, , g, Memphis. 1 slump was in his hair. waukee to match their Colorado 37 35 .514 9 ⁄2 5. Minnesota (from Washington), Ricky San Diego 31 40 .437 15 Rubio, g, DKV Joventut (Spain). Magglio Ordóñez ended longest winning streak of 1 Arizona 30 42 .417 16 ⁄2 6. Minnesota, , g, Syracuse. Thursday’s Games 7. Golden State, , g, a career-long drought the season. N.Y. Mets 3, St. Louis 2 Davidson. without a homer by con- The Tigers are 23-11 at Today’s Games 8. New York, , f, Arizona. San Francisco (Cain 9-1) at Milwaukee 9. Toronto, DeMar DeRozan, g, Southern necting on a go-ahead Comerica Park for their (Gallardo 7-4), 7:05 p.m. California. Saturday’s Games 10. Milwaukee, , g, shot, leading the Detroit best 34-game mark in San Francisco at Milwaukee, 6:05 p.m. Lottomatica Roma (Italy). Tigers over the Chicago Detroit since the 1984 11. New Jersey, , g-f, AMERICAN LEAGUE Louisville. Cubs, 6-5, Thursday for world championship 12. Charlotte, Gerald Henderson, g-f, Duke. their seventh-straight team had the same start East Division W L Pct GB 13. Indiana, , f, North Boston 44 28 .611 — Carolina. victory. at home. New York 40 32 .556 4 14. Phoenix, , f, Louisville. Toronto 40 34 .541 5 15. Detroit, , f, Gonzaga. “It was huge for us,” “We’re playing pretty Tampa Bay 39 35 .527 6 16. Chicago, James Johnson, f, Wake Detroit manager Jim Ley- good, but it’s June 25th, so Baltimore 32 40 .444 12 Forest. Central Division W L Pct GB 17. Philadelphia, , g, UCLA. land said. I’m not getting excited Detroit 41 31 .569 — 18. Minnesota (from Miami), , g, Minnesota 37 37 .500 5 North Carolina. It had to be big for about that,” Leyland said. Chicago 35 37 .486 6 19. Atlanta, , g, Wake Forest. 1 Ordóñez, too, but the quiet Armando Galarraga (4- Kansas City 31 40 .437 9 ⁄2 20. Utah, , g, Virginia Cleveland 30 44 .405 12 Commonwealth. player didn’t talk to 7) gave up four runs over West Division W L Pct GB 21. New Orleans, , g, UCLA. Los Angeles 38 32 .543 — 22. Portland (from Dallas), Victor Claver, f, reporters after end- six innings and won for Texas 38 32 .543 — Pamesa Valencia (Spain). ing his 40- the first time since April Seattle 37 35 .514 2 23. Sacramento (from Houston), Omri 1 Oakland 31 40 .437 7 ⁄2 Casspi, f, Maccabi Electra (Israel). game skid 26, ending a career-long, Thursday’s Interleague Games 24. Dallas (from Portland), B.J. Mullens, c, Detroit 6, Chicago Cubs 5 Ohio State. without a seven-game losing skid. Houston 5, Kansas City 4 25. Oklahoma City (from San Antonio), homer. Fernando Rodney pitched Chicago White Sox 6, L.A. Dodgers 5, 13 , g, Cholet (France). innings 26. Chicago (from Denver through Oklahoma Ordóñez the ninth to earn his 16th Minnesota 6, Milwaukee 4 City), , f, Southern California. Seattle 9, San Diego 3 27. Memphis (from Orlando), DeMarre had two hits save in as many chances, Washington 9, Boston 3 Carroll, f, Missouri. Wednesday extending the longest Pittsburgh 3, Cleveland 2 28. Minnesota (from Boston), Wayne Cincinnati 7, Toronto 5 Ellington, g, North Carolina. night in his streak by a Detroit pitcher Tampa Bay 10, Philadelphia 4 29. L.A. Lakers, , g, Florida Florida 11, Baltimore 3 State. first game Magglio since Todd Jones saved 19- N.Y. Yankees 11, Atlanta 7 30. Cleveland, , g-f, DKV since cut- straight games in 2006. Texas at Arizona, late Joventut (Spain). Ordoñez Today’s Interleague Games ting his Rodney, though, made it Chicago Cubs (R.Wells 1-3) at Chicago outfielder White Sox (Contreras 2-6), 3:05 p.m. WIMBLEDON AT A GLANCE flowing interesting by giving up a Cincinnati (Harang 5-7) at Cleveland WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — A look at locks, which leadoff homer to Micah (Sowers 1-5), 6:05 p.m. Wimbledon on Thursday: Kansas City (Meche 4-6) at Pittsburgh Weather: Sunny. High of 80 degrees. are now being auctioned off Hoffpauir to cut Detroit’s (Vasquez 0-0), 6:05 p.m. Attendance: 45,370, a record for Day 4, and Washington (Detwiler 0-3) at Baltimore an increase of 4,489 over the same day in on eBay for charity. lead to one and allowing a (Bergesen 4-2), 6:05 p.m. 2008. “If I had hair like that, I’d two-out double to Kosuke Philadelphia (Hamels 4-3) at Toronto Men’s Seeded Winners: No. 3 Andy Murray, (R.Romero 4-3), 6:07 p.m. No. 6 Andy Roddick, No. 8 Gilles Simon, No. still be single,” Leyland joked. Fukudome. Rodney struck N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 6-4) at N.Y. Mets 10 Fernando Gonzalez, No. 12 Nikolay (Pelfrey 5-2), 6:10 p.m. Davydenko, No. 16 David Ferrer, No. 19 The six-time All-Star out pinch-hitter Geovany Boston (Beckett 8-3) at Atlanta (Jurrjens 5- Stanislas Wawrinka, No. 20 Tomas Berdych, and 2007 AL batting Soto to end it. 5), 6:35 p.m. No. 23 Radek Stepanek, No. 26 Jurgen Florida (Jo.Johnson 7-1) at Tampa Bay Melzer, No. 30 Viktor Troicki, No. 31 Victor champion was benched for “I feel comfortable (J.Shields 6-5), 6:38 p.m. Hanescu. Detroit (Verlander 8-3) at Houston Men’s Seeded Losers: No. 5 Juan Martin almost a week before because I’m getting a (W.Rodriguez 6-6), 7:05 p.m. del Potro. going hitless Tuesday in chance to be the closer,” San Diego (W.Silva 0-0) at Texas (Millwood Women’s Seeded Winners: No. 1 Dinara 7-5), 7:05 p.m. Safina, No. 3 Venus Williams, No. 5 the series opener against Rodney said. Minnesota (Perkins 2-4) at St. Louis Svetlana Kuznetsova, No. 6 Jelena (Wainwright 8-4), 7:15 p.m. Jankovic, No. 9 Caroline Wozniacki, No. 11 the Cubs. Ted Lilly (7-5) allowed L.A. Angels (Jer.Weaver 7-3) at Arizona Agnieszka Radwanska, No. 13 Ana Ivanovic, Ordóñez, whose two-run six runs and 10 hits — (Buckner 2-4), 8:40 p.m. No. 15 Flavia Pennetta, No. 17 Amelie Colorado (Hammel 4-3) at Oakland (Braden Mauresmo, No. 18 Samantha Stosur, No. 19 homer was in the fourth, matching a career high 5-6), 9:05 p.m. Li Na, No. 20 Anabel Medina Garrigues. Seattle (Vargas 3-2) at L.A. Dodgers Women’s Seeded Losers: None. bounced back with three — in six innings and (Kershaw 4-5), 9:10 p.m. Quote of the Day: “It’s not exactly a new hits in two games and is lost for the first time in position for me. You know, obviously you’d GAME TIME LEAGUE STANDINGS like it to be different, but that’s not the way it batting .274 with three a month. He gave up is. You know, this ain’t ’Candy Land.’ We homers and 24 RBIs. homers to Ordóñez and Active Endeavors/McCurrys 3 1 can’t really make fantasy worlds up. You just Coralville Hy-Vee 3 1 kind of deal with it and move on.” — “I know Magglio. I know Ramon Santiago. L.L. Pelling/Cullen Painting 1 3 Roddick, asked whether he feels the weight Goodfellow /Imprinted Sportswear 1 3 of carrying hopes for U.S. men at Grand what he can do,” Miguel “They hit some home Thursday, June 25 Games Slam tournaments. Cabrera said about his fel- runs, and when Ted isn’t Goodfellow Printing/Imprinted Sportswear On Court Today: No. 2 Roger Federer vs. 79, Active Endeavors/McCurrys 70, OT Philipp Kohlschreiber, No. 4 Novak Djokovic low Venezuelan. “I know pitching well, that’s Coralville Hy-Vee 80, L.L. Pelling/Cullen vs. No. 28 Mardy Fish; No. 2 Serena Painting 73 Williams vs. Roberta Vinci, No. 4 Elena how hard he works. I don’t usually his bugaboo,” Tuesday, June 30 Games Dementieva vs. Regina Kulikova, No. 8 worry about him.” Cubs manager Lou L.L. Pelling/Cullen Painting vs. Goodfellow Victoria Azarenka vs. Sorana Cirstea. Printing/Imprinted Sportswear, 6 p.m. Old Today’s TV: ESPN2, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. The AL Central leaders Piniella said. gym On the Web: http://www.wimbledon.org Podsednik hit beats Dodgers ASSOCIATED PRESS nearly two months. CHICAGO — Scott Thursday’s outcome was Podsednik knows what it’s most improbable given that like to thrive in the clutch the Dodgers staked ace in Chicago — and he loves Chad Billingsley to a 4-0 the feeling. lead in the fifth inning as he “That stuff never gets attempted to become the old,” he said Thursday after NL’s first 10-game winner. his bases-loaded, two-out For his second-straight start, single in the 13th inning however, he couldn’t hold a lifted the White Sox to a 6-5 four-run lead and left with a victory over the Los Ange- six-inning no-decision. les Dodgers. “Winning hits “Four-to-nothing lead, he are always fun.” takes it to the bank,” man- He is something of an ager Joe Torre said. “And authority on the subject that’s the second time this around these parts. trip, so it’s a surprise. I’m Podsednik won Game 2 not concerned. It’s just a of the 2005 World Series surprise that it happened with a ninth-inning home because we rely on him so run for the eventual cham- much, and he’s been our pion White Sox. This sea- main guy.” son, he has delivered the Paul Konerko’s leadoff team’s only two final-at-bat homer in the fifth was the hits, the other coming June first hit allowed by Billings- 11 against Detroit. ley, who served up a three- He simply is happy to be run shot to A.J. Pierzynski contributing again for the the next inning to put the White Sox, who let him go White Sox ahead 5-4. following an injury-filled After the Dodgers tied it 2007 season and re-signed in the seventh thanks to NAM Y. HUH/ASSOCIATED PRESS him two months ago after shortstop Alexei Ramirez’s Chicago White Sox’s Scott Podsednik (right) celebrates with Paul error and Casey Blake’s he was cut by Colorado. Konerko after Podsednik drove in the winning run against the Los The speedy 33-year-old has RBI grounder, both bullpens pitched superbly. Angeles Dodgers during the 13th inning in Chicago on Thursday. The started 41-straight games, White Sox won, 6-5. batting .305 and filling in Working in his third inning, well for injured left fielder Jeff Weaver (4-2) opened the the best [pitch] I threw Loretta had two RBIs each Carlos Quentin. 13th by giving up singles to ended up being the dag- for the Dodgers. “Most importantly, we Konerko and Pierzynski.After ger,” Weaver said about NOTES: Konerko has won a series against a club intentionally walking Chris the low sinker Podsednik homered in three-straight like the Dodgers, who came Getz, Weaver retired Josh hit. “It was off the end of games and has a 10-game into town with the best Fields and DeWayne Wise on the bat. If he hits it more hitting streak. … record,” Podsednik said. shallow flies. solid, it’s probably an out.” Billingsley has pitched at “Maybe that will give us “I was joking and having Aaron Poreda (1-0), a least six innings in 15 of some momentum at home. a good time in the dugout top White Sox prospect his 16 starts. … Kemp We haven’t been playing with some teammates,” who was making his went 0-for-6 with four that great here.” Podsednik said. “But I fourth appearance after strikeouts. … After the Even after beating Los looked up and figured out being called up from Dou- game, Chicago manager Angeles in consecutive that I could possibly hit ble-A Birmingham, Ozzie Guillen was more games — their first win- that inning and ended up worked a perfect 13th. Fel- upset about two “lousy ning streak of any kind at getting the at-bat.” low relievers Scott Line- and lazy” errors by U.S. Cellular Field since Podsednik, who had brink, Matt Thornton, Ramirez than he was May 22-23 — the White snapped an 0-for-15 Bobby Jenks, and Octavio happy about the victory. Sox are only 18-19 at home. slump with a 12th-inning Dotel combined for five … The White Sox wore They had lost nine of 12 single, worked the count scoreless innings. throwback uniforms to here and were struggling to 2-2 before hitting a White Sox starter Clay- commemorate the 50th mightily at the plate before liner that dropped just in ton Richards lasted only 4 anniversary of the 1959 scoring 16 runs in the victo- front of diving center 1-3 innings, allowing four team, which won the AL ries over the Dodgers, who fielder Matt Kemp. runs on six hits and hit- pennant before losing to have a 47-26 record and “I thought I had a ting three batters. Orlan- the Dodgers in the hadn’t lost a road series in chance to get out of it, but do Hudson and Mark World Series.

8 - The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Friday, June 26, 2009 Sports dailyiowan.com for more sports Camp expands Draxten brilliant DRAXTEN CONTINUED FROM 10 FOOTBALL CAMP show them you go out Dwight told the campers at CONTINUED FROM 10 there, work hard, and do the end of Wednesday’s ses- “We try to do the same things right, good things sion. “You guys being here thing every time, just play can happen.” is helping those in the hos- “Given the age of some of the game the right way, The camp’s proceeds are pital so they have a chance these kids, it’s hard to put play good defense, pass the split up evenly between to live a normal life and be ball,” Larson said. “And let what you know into teach- donations to the Children’s a kid.” ing sometimes because we everybody touch it, and try Hospital of Iowa/Holden Michael Artman, the to figure out your are players and not coach- Cancer Center and the Tim physician in chief at the matchups. But just play- es,” Stanzi said. “I think I Dwight Scholarship Fund. Children’s Hospital, said ing hard and doing all the kind of learned a little bit Dwight said providing there are not many ath- little things right.” more about what our money for research to letes who have Dwight’s He also liked how the coaches go through some- develop cures and lower the character and selflessness, team never gave up. PATRICK LARKIN/THE DAILY IOWAN times trying to explain mortality rate of children is and the former Hawkeye “What I really liked Iowa sophomore-to-be Hannah Draxten, playing for Pelling/Cullen in things to us.” very important to him. has raised around $50,000 was, with three-and-a-half the Game Time League, drives during the second half against While participants The Iowa City native for the hospital in the past to go, we were down 15 or Coralville Hy-Vee on Thursday in North Liberty. Despite Draxten’s learned new formations spoke to campers about eight years. 16, and we cut it to seven,” and worked on individual what the donations mean “We don’t even know healthy contribution of 21 points, Coralville Hy-Vee won, 80-73. he said. skills, Dwight said the most to those at the Children’s when he comes in to visit important aspect he aims Hospital, and the impor- the hospital because he just Because of the lopsided won for a reason. they’re both going to be to instill in his campers is tance of being grateful for comes in on his own,” Art- start of the second half, “We have a very young freshmen this fall, and hard work. their own health. man said. “To see those Larson was able to give team; I think we’ll get bet- they’ll get better.” “You don’t always have to “Imagine being cooped kids’ faces light up is great, the younger women, who ter as the summer goes on, Pelling/Cullen’s next normally wouldn’t be on be the best at something, up inside a hospital room and his support is so impor- but they might be better game is slated June 30 the floor for as long as they than we are right now,” but keep putting your effort all day, instead of coming tant in making their expe- against Goodfellow Print- out there,” he said. “To out here to be in this camp,” rience more enjoyable.” were, more experience. Larson said. “I didn’t think Pelling/Cullen start- either [Trisha] Nesbitt or ing/Imprinted Sportswear; ed off with a quick lead, [Trisha] Van Dusseldorp Coralville Hy-Vee’s next but lost it and never had very good games, and game is on the same date gained it back. Larson that happens sometimes. against Active Endeav- Ehrmann wows crowd said Coralville Hy-Vee They’re both young, ors/McCurry’s.

EHRMANN ing young men and women. people. Looking for a way to CONTINUED FROM 10 Building Men and engage them in the com- Women for Others is an munity, and into becoming The evening began with organization designed to better, he didn’t have to 4 help make people around 4 a brief speech by former look far. the world better. Iowa kicker Nate Kaeding, “Sports will engage The title of his program who plays for the San more individuals. It’s a 8 couldn’t be more appropri- 8 Diego Chargers. Iowa head secular religion of Ameri- ate for Iowa City and the football coach Kirk Ferentz ca,” Ehrmann said. “Sports 7 university. Building is 7 then spoke and asked for a are a great place to get to something the UI campus moment of silence for the masses.” is relatively familiar with. Aplington-Parkersburg Ferentz praised 5 “The program is 5 football coach Ed Thomas, Ehrmann for his work. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED designed to bring about “As good as I thought he BARTENDING! $300/ day po- CUSTODIAL: - who was killed Wednesday. - individual and societal was going to be, he was tential. No experience neces- Sunday-Thursday, “I thought it went out- change,” Ehrmann said. sary. Training provided. 2-3 hours/ night. standing, and to see a big much better,” Ferentz said. 800-965-6520 ext. 111. Call Craig 1(800)413-6605. “The reality is, if you don’t Ehrmann will speak to 5 turnout in this theater, that 5 Customer sales/ svc understand your feelings, the Iowa football team FUN- rewarding work- was our goal all along,” you won’t be able to under- no experience necessary/ SUMMER WORK Kaeding said. today, and Ferentz sounded training provided. Positive work $14 Base-Appt. stand love, and this is criti- environment engaging in activi- Immed. FT/PT openings, 3 as though he has been 3 Kaeding said he has used cal to empathy.” ties with children and adults no exp nec., conditions apply, anticipating it. with disabilities in their homes, all ages 17+. (319)892-3343. Ehrmann’s messages off He believes that is criti- “Nate told me about his community or workplace. Flexi- the gridiron as well as on it. cal to young men’s and ble schedule- excellent hourly OPTEMETRIC ASSISTANT 3 [Ehrmann] talk with the 3 Part-time, will train. “He spoke about being a women’s development and pay. Mail resume: Monday- Friday 3-7pm,

Chargers, and [ex-Hawk- good father, being the best that young people have dif- Attn: Nancy Saturday 10-5, Sunday 11-4. person you can be, and ficulty identifying who eye] Jason Baker told me THE DAILY IOWAN The Arc of Southeast Iowa (319)466-0644. • being empathetic,” the about his talk with the • CLASSIFIEDS MAKE CENTS!! 2620 Muscatine Ave. they are. 335-5784 335-5785 Iowa City, IA 52240 PARTICIPATE in psychology

Panthers, and both talks kicker said. “Those are all “Most social problems in E131 Adler Journalism Bldg or email to: experiments! Pay is $8/ hour for things anyone can apply were well-received by the www.dailyiowan.com [email protected] intermittent work, not steady the country are based on employment. To apply, email to life and can always this false concept of mas- professional football play- [email protected] S work on.” culinity and femininity,” he ers,” Ferentz said. “I think S HELP WANTED STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Ehrmann, who was said. “Young people, and it’s a great opportunity for Paid survey takers needed in defensive lineman for the especially young men, have us, and I’m sure our team Iowa City. 100% FREE to join! Click on surveys. D Baltimore Colts and the a hard time bringing their is going to be very affected D Detroit Lions, also cofound- thoughts into appropriate by it.” WANTED: 29 Serious People Ehrmann also plans to to E ed and operates a local words. These young men E Work From Home using a Computer Ronald McDonald near his have the inability to put come out with a movie in Up to $1500 - $5000 PT/ FT I home in Baltimore. emotions into part of the October featuring former I www.ValleyIncomeOnline.com While his playing days socialization process.” Colt head coach Tony F may be over, his work in life Sports, however, is the Dungy. Former F CHILD CARE is far from that. Ehrmann approach Ehrmann takes Hawkeyes Dallas Clark I now spends his time speak- into teaching young men and Bob Sanders will I PROVIDERS OPENINGS in my westside ing, educating, and coach- and women to be better also make appearances. home, BA Elementary Educa- tion, 17 years experience. S S Fenced yard, play equipment, not on bus route. (319)338-9562. S Squad survives with five S A A L JONES only scoring four points, for her team. L CONTINUED FROM 10 but she warmed up in the “Anytime you lose a second half and finished close game like this, it can C with 15 points. C “When you only have five make you stronger as a

She credited Goodfel- players, it’s really tough,” low/Imprinted with making team,” Printy said. “Hope- Goodfellow/Imprinted head big shots down the stretch fully, we can learn from coach Brendan Unkrich our mistakes and play bet- N and said the loss could be a N said. “We just tried to slow good learning experience ter next time.” the game down as much as possible, and we played A really good defense. The A girls deserve so much cred- it; they played hard the whole game.” W The team’s competitive W drive was an important component of the win, he O said. O “When you play the I game, you always want to I win,” he said. “As long as you can keep it close, the energy comes because Y you just find it. It’s the Y adrenaline.” L Active Endeavors/ L I McCurry’s was able to I hold the lead for most of the second half but could A never push it over four A points. Goodfellow/ Imprinted eventually D took a 61-59 lead with D

four minutes left in regu- lation, and three more lead changes followed. E Her team down 66-64, E Printy was fouled with 25 seconds left. The Marion H native showed impres- H sive clutch shooting, hit- T ting both free throws to T tie the game. Printy struggled from the field in the first half, The Daily Iowan - Iowa City, Iowa - Friday, June 26, 2009 - 9 EDUCATION AUTO SERVICE APARTMENT THREE / FOUR REAL ESTATE PRESCHOOL TEACHER EXPERT low cost solutions to Teach in a diverse, NAEYC ac- your car problems. Visa and credited preschool classroom Mastercard accepted. FOR RENT BEDROOM PROFESSIONALS 14 N.JOHNSON, UNIT 6 and build a love of learning and McNiel Auto Repair. Four bedroom apartment in promote school readiness. Can- (319)351-7130. large co-op house. Heat, elec- didate will have BA in Early tric, water included. On-site Childhood Education. Full-time, laundry. $1260/ month. Avail- $25,000-$27,500 plus benefits. ROOM FOR RENT 121 N. VAN BUREN able now. Send resume and cover letter Rooms for rent in large house. www.buxhouses.com. by June 30 to: Share kitchen/ bath/ laundry. All (319)354-7262. Neighborhood Centers of utilities paid including cable. Johnson County, Rents $350- $450/ month. 41 LINCOLN AVE. $1080 plus PO Box 2491, RCPM (319)887-2187. utilities, one from UIHC, Iowa City, IA 52244 off-street parking available. No or fax (319)358-0484. 14 N.JOHNSON, UNIT 4 pets. (319)321-2239. Room available in large co-op house. Separate bedroom. Pri- 419 S.GOVERNOR- RESTAURANT Three bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, DAY bartender, five days/ vate garage/ loft. Common dishwasher, deck, W/D hook- week, wage negotiable. Apply in kitchen, laundry, and bathroom. ups, no pets. $960. person: Rick’s Grille & Spirits, Heat, electric, water included. RCPM (319)887-2187. 1705 S.1st Ave., Iowa City or On-site laundry. $490/ month. call (319)337-9047 ask for Bob. Available now. www.buxhouses.com. DAILY IOWAN CLASSIFIEDS (319)354-7262. 335-5784; 335-5785 e-mail: BUSINESS 14 N.JOHNSON, UNITS 2, 3, 5 daily-iowan- Rooms available in large co-op [email protected] OPPORTUNITY house. Separate bedrooms. NEED more income? Common kitchen, laundry, and GREAT 3- 4 bedroom apart- Operate a mini-office. bathroom. Heat, electric, water ment with plenty of free parking. Free evaluation/ online training. included. On-site laundry. $350- $1200- $1500 obo. www.abundantgreenlife.com $445/ month. Available now. (319)321-7099. www.buxhouses.com. LARGE three bedroom on (319)354-7262. PETS S.Dodge. Available 8/1/09. JULIA’S FARM KENNELS 1415 LANGENBERG AVE. Clean, close-in, on free bus Schnauzer puppies. Boarding, Bedroom/ bathroom, share route. Free parking, H/W. $975. HOUSE HOUSE grooming. (319)351-3562. kitchen/ living room/ laundry/ Call Jim (319)321-3822. garage. $500/ month. Available now. (319)331-7598. RENT SPECIAL! FOR RENT FOR RENT STORAGE CLOSE TO CAMPUS AVAILABLE AUGUST 1 FOUR bedroom house near CAROUSEL MINI-STORAGE 424 S.LUCAS ST. Three- four bedrooms, two bath, 8-10 Bedrooms: campus, one bath, W/D, C/A, Located 809 Hwy 1 Iowa City Male graduate student rooms laundry room, free internet, -17 S.Governor $3475 two car garage, 8/1/09. Sizes available: available in large co-op house. within walking distance to cam- -909 E.Burlington $4399 $1500/ month plus utilities. 5x10, 10x20 Separate bedrooms. Common pus. Available 8/1/09. $955- (319)354-8331 (815)477-1916. (319)354-2550, (319)354-1639 kitchen, laundry, and bath- $1215/ month plus utilities. www.aptsdowntown.com rooms. Parking. All utilities, ca- Westwinds (319)354-3792. WHITE HOUSE OR U STORE ALL Self Storage ble, internet included. $345- APARTMENT TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE BRICK HOUSE Individual units from $425/ month. Available 8/1/09. 3455 E.COURT/ THREE bedroom apartment One bedroom, full bathroom, Three bedroom, three bath- 5’x10’ to 20’x20’. www.buxhouses.com. 411 PETERSON- near UIHC, dental school. Avail- fireplace, laundry, garage. room, Muscatine Ave. Wood Concrete buildings, steel doors. (319)354-7262. FOR RENT Two bedroom, one bath, on-site able 7/31/09. $1050 plus under- Muscatine Ave. Buslines, pet floors, laundry, fireplace, C/A, Visit us online: laundry, convenient location to ground parking. (319)936-6797. deposit. $600/ month plus buslines, off-street parking. Pet www.ustoreall.com 942 IOWA AVE. I-80. $585/ $605, tenant pays utilities. (319)338-3071. deposit. $1000 OR $1200/ (319)337-3506. Female graduate student rooms electric. RCPM (319)887-2187. THREE bedroom apartment. On available in large co-op house. busline. 961 Miller Ave. Avail- month plus utilities. Historic former sorority house. FIVE bedroom, two bath house. (319)338-3071. 421 BOWERY ST.- able 8/1/09. $745/ month, H/W Separate bedrooms. Common paid. (319)337-2685. Spacious, close to campus, hot MOVING Two bedroom, one bath, close tub, remodeled. Tenants pay MOVING OUT? kitchen, laundry, and bath- to downtown, W/D. $725 plus utilities, owner pays satellite Two guys with two trucks will rooms. Parking. All utilities, ca- THREE bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, CONDO utilities. RCPM (319)887-2187. hook-ups/ internet. August 1. help you move. ble, internet included. $410- three blocks from downtown, (319)331-2284. Affordable, reliable, fast and fun. $420/ month. Available 8/1/09. 430 S. VanBuren St. -Two bed- behind Lou Henri Restaurant, FOR SALE www.buxhouses.com. C/A, $900 plus utilities. (319)341-3497. rooms, walk to campus. August FIVE bedroom, W/D, garage, EXCELLENT, clean two bed- (319)354-7262. (319)330-2503. [email protected] 1. Parking. $690, H/W paid. No parking, fenced yard with deck, room, Oakwood Village. Really pets. (319)855-9463. AUGUST 2009. Near Carver/ APARTMENT APARTMENT WESTSIDE DR. Beautiful three bus stop, no pets, $1400 plus nice. $62,000. Crane Realtors MOVING, hauling, delivery, dental school. bedroom, two bath, laundry in utilities. Erin (319)331-5955. (319)354-4100. large moving van. 612 S.DODGE ST.- www.UIRentals.com Two bedroom, one bath, close unit, large master with walk-in Rent $75/ day, local. FOUR bedroom and efficien- (319)325-4156. FOR RENT FOR RENT to downtown. H/W paid, on-site closet, deck, built-in microwave, We move (150 mile radius- cies, close-in, pets negotiable. HOUSE THE LODGE laundry, no pets. $595. $1200. (319)377-0967, Iowa City) PRIVATE room on busline with (319)338-7047. The Finest in Student Living RCPM (319)887-2187. (319)431-3361. (319)631-1447, (319)936-6385. shared bathroom and kitchen. OPEN DAILY! FOR SALE THREE bedroom house, Iowa Free parking, on-site laundry, 2 & 4 Bedroom Apartments 614 E.JEFFERSON. Large two DOWNTOWN income property MOVING?? SELL UNWANTED City, pets negotiable. utilities, cable. Less than one (319)358-3500 bedroom, 800 sq.ft. Refrigera- for sale. Tenants pay all utilities, FURNITURE IN THE DAILY DUPLEX (319)338-4774. mile from campus. $275/ month. www.thelodgeatui.com tor, microwave, two A/C’s, off-street parking, rented thru IOWAN CLASSIFIEDS. Call (319)337-8665. July 2010. (319)341-9385. $800. (319)358-2903. FOR RENT THREE bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, QUIET, non-smoking female. AUGUST 1. Close-in 4-plex, LARGE, clean three bedroom, close-in, on busline, off-street $325 includes W/D, utilities. HOUSEHOLD $820 includes heat, internet, two bath, all appliances, ga- parking, W/D provided. No pets. MOBILE HOME (319)330-4341. EFFICIENCY / parking. 429 S.VanBuren. No rage, screened deck and more. Grads preferred. August 15. pets, no smoking. References. Near UIHC, bus and trails. Very 417 Grant St. $850/ month. ITEMS ONE BEDROOM nice. MUST SEE! $1450. (319)330-0220, (319)354-5631. FOR SALE WANT A SOFA? Desk? Table? (319)331-3523, (319)351-8098. 16X80, three bedrooms, two ROOMMATE #612. One bedroom, close to (319)936-6510. Rocker? Visit HOUSEWORKS. bathrooms, deck, carport, A/C, downtown, internet, $560, H/W CORALVILLE two bedroom, THREE or four bedroom, 518 We've got a store full of clean $16,000. (319)351-0551. paid. k-rem.com. one bath, new paint/ carpet, NICE one bedroom, off-street E.Davenport, 2-1/2 bath, W/D, used furniture plus dishes, WANTED (319)354-0386. dishwasher, A/C, parking, ONE bedroom in six bedroom cats ok, one month free rent. parking, residential, busline, drapes, lamps and other house- August free. co-ed house. Close-in, W/D, www.lotusroadapts.com W/D, non-smoker, $500/ month. hold items. All at reasonable $575 plus utilities. One bed- www.hawkeyehouses.com LEASE dishwasher, parking, cable, (319)339-4783. (319)330-4341. LOUNGE FOR LEASE prices. Now accepting new con- room, off-street parking, west- (319)471-3723. hardwood floors, fireplace, $350 in Coralville. (319)621-8212. signments. side, convenient to UIHC and DAILY IOWAN CLASSIFIEDS NICE three bedroom, one bath, plus utilities. (319)400-7335. HOUSEWORKS westside campus. Available 335-5784; 335-5785 garage, deck. Quiet, non-smok- 111 Stevens Dr. 8/1/09. Call Wally, Don Gray e-mail: ing. No pets. $800 plus utilities. (319)338-4357 APARTMENT Realtors, (319)338-0870. daily-iowan- (319)330-4341. [email protected] NICE two bedroom with office/ NEED TO SELL PROFESSIONAL FOR RENT DOWNTOWN apartment, two study room, W/D. Quiet, bedroom, one bath, off-street non-smoking. No pets. $600 SERVICE parking, on busline, walk to plus utilities. (319)330-4341. YOUR TWO UI students detailing campus. $750. (319)631-3268. ONE bedroom duplex with autos. Prices extremely com- www.barkalowhomes.com basement, attached garage, petitive. For more info visit FALL LEASING W/D, new kitchen, hardwood www.ddts.us PROPERTY? Two bedroom, one bathroom. floors, busline, close-in, $780 Close to UIHC, law. plus electricity. (319)400-7335. HEALTH & Parking, laundry, on busline. CLOSE-IN one bedroom, 618 -808 Oakcrest, $675, H/W paid THREE bedroom, College S.VanBuren. Off-street parking, -415 Woodside Dr., $675, H/W Green area, $895 plus utilities Call The Daily Iowan FITNESS laundry, no pets. $510/ month, paid and deposit. No pets. Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu. H/W paid. (319)321-2239. (319)430-9232 (319)321-2239. (319)339-1251 to find out CLOSE-IN. #019A. One bed- LARGE two bedroom in Coral- room, $525, water and INTER- ville. Available August. Heat in- CONDO GARAGE / NET included. August 1. Park- cluded. No smoking, no pets. more about our ing. No smoking, no pets. On busline. Call (319)351-8901 or (319)330-1480. FOR RENT special offer. PARKING (319)855-9463. BEAUTIFUL two bedroom, two OUTSIDE parking. 429 S.Van- bath condo located in the Idyll- Buren St., $40/ month. ALWAYS ONLINE LARGE two bedroom on wild community, this 1800 sq.ft. (319)331-3523, (319)351-8098. www.dailyiowan.com S.Johnson. Available 8/1/09. Clean, close-in, on free bus condo is a must see!! Separate LARGE apartment close to route. Free parking, H/W. $720. dining room, fireplace, eat-in 1, 2 & 4 bedrooms, THE ONLY (319)335-5784 Pentacrest. $410, all utilities Call Jim (319)321-3822. kitchen, laundry room and one AUTO DOMESTIC BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN/ 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, red, paid. (319)338-9100. car garage. Walking distance to CAMPUS LOCATION WITH AN 2-door, 116K, 2.3L, 5-speed, TWO bedrooms: UIOWA and located on the bus OVERLOOKING SWIMMING ONE bedroom available now. Fax: (319)335-6297 good condition, $2600. Finkbine Ln. $605/ month and route. Available for immediate POOL, very nice apartments, $596/ month through July. (319)338-9562. Aber Ave. $570/ month. move in. $1350 per month. free parking, great landlord. $674/ month starting 8/1/09. H/W paid. No pets. Please contact (319)331-7487 [email protected] www.asirentals.com BUYING USED CARS Large, newly remodeled, great 8/1/09 leasing. for a viewing. Call (319)621-6750. We will tow. location. Dishwasher, micro- Call (319)631-2461. wave, C/A, laundry on-site. No - (319)688-2747 502 N.DODGE- BENTON MANOR CONDOS pets. (319)338-7058. TWO bedroom, on busline, One and two bedroom, one Two bedroom, one bath, close $550. Available July 1, August 1 CASH for Cars, Trucks jandjapts.com. bath, busline, dishwasher, laun- to downtown area, busline, and September 1. Close to FOR SALE Berg Auto dry, W/D or hookup, small pet on-site laundry. $625, water ONE bedroom, no smoking or downtown. (319)248-2648 or 4165 Alyssa Ct. negotiable. $515/ $595-$650, paid. RCPM (319)887-2187. pets. $475, utilities and cable in- (319)930-0102 (cell). 319-338-6688 water paid. BY OWNER AD#209. Efficiency, one, and cluded. (319)351-2198 or RCPM (319)887-2187. TWO bedroom, three blocks two bedrooms in Coralville. (319)335-6411. from downtown, behind Lou MEADOWLARK CONDOS- Quiet area, parking, some with QUIET, clean efficiencies and AUTO PARTS Henri Restaurant. $550- $750. Eastside- two bedroom, one deck, water paid. W/D facilities. one bedrooms, H/W paid, laun- PROMPT JUNK CAR (319)330-2503. bath, secure building, carport, Possible flexible lease. Call M-F dry, busline, Coralville. REMOVAL. Call storage, W/D hookup plus 9-5pm, (319)351-2178. No smoking/ pets. ALWAYS ONLINE (319)338-7828. on-site laundry. Small pet nego- (319)337-9376. www.dailyiowan.com ALWAYS ONLINE tiable. $550/ $600 plus utilities. www.dailyiowan.com MOVING?? RCPM (319)887-2187. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. SELL UNWANTED THREE / FOUR TWO bedroom by Coral Ridge IOWA CITY: FURNITURE IN Mall and golf course. Fireplace, 1- 2 bedroom apartments, THE DAILY IOWAN deck, garage, W/D, security, $450- $600. CLASSIFIEDS BEDROOM $700. (319)631-6100. Three bedroom house, east- 335-5784 side, $850. OXFORD, IA: four bedroom house, $750. TWO BEDROOM HOUSE (319)936-2184. #1124. Two bedroom, westside, internet, $590, water paid. FOR RENT k-rem.com. (319)354-0386. #1 best deal in I.C. Large. Less than $100/ month gas, electric. 2000 sq.ft. $1150/ month. (319)621-6213.

FOR SALE 1800 sq.ft., energy efficient four bedroom, 1-1/2 bath. All appli- BY OWNER ances, parking. Reasonably priced. No pets. 8/1/09. (319)683-2324.

2401 Friendship St., Iowa City. Five bedroom, two bath, no 1108 OAKCREST- pets, $1300/ month. Westside QUIET two bedroom, Call (319)331-9030. one bath, close to UIHC and 403 N.LINN ST.- Law. $615, H/W paid. RCPM Five bedroom, two bath, close (319)887-2187. to downtown, basement, porch. 14 N.JOHNSON, UNIT 1 $1875 plus utilities. RCPM Two bedroom apartment in (319)887-2187. large co-op house. Heat, elec- tric, water included. W/D, dish- washer. $750/ month. Available now. THREE / FOUR www.buxhouses.com. (319)354-7262. BEDROOM 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 balconies, 2 walk-in closets, THE ONLY BLDG IN DOWN- TOWN/ CAMPUS LOCATION WITH AN OVERLOOKING SWIMMING POOL, free garage parking, great landlord, laundry, elevator, all appliances. www.asirentals.com Call (319)621-6750.

BASEBALL SCOREBOARD MLB Washington 9, Boston 3 Detroit 6, Chicago Cubs 5 Pittsburgh 3, Cleveland 2 The White Sox take the rubber Houston 5, Kansas City 4 Cincinnati 7, Toronto 5 match at U.S. Cellular Field against Chicago White Sox 6, L.A. Tampa Bay 10, Philadelphia 4 the Dodgers in extra innings. Dodgers 5, 13 innings Florida 11, Baltimore 3 Sports 7 Minnesota 6, Milwaukee 4 N.Y. Yankees 11, Atlanta 7 Seattle 9, San Diego 3

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009 Former NFL

Blake Griffin player Griffin No. 1 pick speaks NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Griffin was the consensus No. Joe Ehrmann 1 pick. Shaq to the Cavs was the consensus blockbuster. captivates On a day of head-turning trades around the NBA, the Englert Theatre started audience on Thursday night’s draft with the obvious choice: Griffin, Thursday. the only player considered a sure thing in a class full of By PATRICK RAFFERTY question marks. [email protected] Griffin was the consensus Former NFL player- college Player of the Year turned-motivational after leading the nation DAVID SCRIVNER/THE DAILY IOWAN speaker Joe Ehrmann left with 14.4 rebounds per As part of the Tim Dwight Football Camp, kids run in City High’s Bates Field on Wednesday. Kids between the ages of 8 and 18 were allowed to participate in the camp. an enormous impression game while averaging 22.7 on everyone who attended points last season for Thursday’s event at Oklahoma. The Clippers said Englert Theatre with a they would take the forward message transcending far with the top pick just hours beyond sports. after they won the draft lot- Dwight pumps up camp “An Evening with Joe tery last month, and they Ehrmann” never considered changing was some- their minds. thing spe- “The fact is we’re getting Tim Dwight Football Camp adds an NFL-style offense to its repertoire. cial, and it an incredible player, incredi- raised more ble person, an impeccable By CLARK CAHILL dynamic to the camp this needed to get more hands- ON THE WEB than work ethic, and a guy that [email protected] year, involving an NFL- on with my camp and Go to dailyiowan.com for $10,000 for we plan on having in LA for style offensive playbook. challenge these kids in video and an exclusive NFL players, Iowa foot- the UI Chil- many years to come,” The former Hawkeye took the classroom.” photo slide show from dren’s Hos- Ehrmann ball standouts, high-school the offense he played with Aside from classroom the Tim Dwight Football Clipper coach Mike Dunleavy and college coaches from Camp held this week at pital. speaker the New York Jets and the sessions and learning new said. “He’s going to be a across the state, and hun- Iowa City High. “The real- San Diego Chargers in offensive formations, great, exciting fit for our dreds of eager kids in one ity is it’s all hopes of teaching the campers were split up by ball club.” place can only mean one “It’s always good to come about the children. The campers new formations The draft followed a day thing: The annual Tim position in order to work out and help young kids,” children have no voice; and styles they have never of big trades in the NBA. Dwight Football Camp. on individual skills with Edds said. “We know these they have no power,” been introduced to before. The deal that sent The camp’s eighth- coaches who specialize in kids look up to us, and Ehrmann said. “There Shaquille O’Neal to play straight year began Each camper was given each position. they see us as role models, needs to be a contract alongside LeBron James in Wednesday at City High, a playbook, and they were Iowa quarterback so it’s good to get out and among children and Cleveland was completed ear- 1900 Morningside Drive. told to study it each night. Ricky Stanzi and line- kind of give back to them.” adults to protect them.” lier Thursday, and Eastern Nearly 200 participants, While at camp, partici- backer A.J. Edds made Though the Hawkeyes Conference champion Orlando ages 8 to 18, showed up in pants had classroom ses- the journey to City High enjoyed working with the SEE EHRMANN, 8 acquired Vince Carter from the scorching sun to take sions in which they on Wednesday to help campers, they found them- ON THE WEB selves in unfamiliar terri- the Nets in a swap completed part at Bates Field. watched game film and with the camp. Both play- Go to dailyiowan.com to shortly before the first pick Dwight, who was an All- worked on formations with ers felt it was important tory, having to teach hear more from Thursday’s was made. American while at Iowa some of the coaches. to share what they know instead of being taught. event at the Englert and spent 10 years in the “It’s a lot more interac- with many of the campers Theatre featuring TRACK NFL, incorporated a new tive,” Dwight said. “I who admire them. SEE FOOTBALL CAMP, 8 motivational speaker Joe Ehrmann. Hawks, ex-Hawks compete The USA Track and Field National Championships got Draxten shines, Jones’ 30 drive OT win underway in Eugene, Ore., on Thursday, and there is plenty of Black and Gold represented. Jones sparks Four current Iowa track and but team loses team with big field athletes, as well as three former Hawkeyes, are out on offensive game. the West Coast this weekend Hannah Draxten’s efforts not to compete in this event. Sophomores Zack Braff (men’s enough in Game Time League loss. By CLARK CAHILL 800 meters), Chase Kadlec [email protected] By ZACH CHRISWELL (men’s 1,500 meters), and ON THE WEB Despite having only D’Juan Richardson (men’s [email protected] Go to dailyiowan.com for five players on its roster, 400-meter hurdles), and red- footage of Thursday’s Goodfellow Printing/ shirt freshman Thomas Hannah Draxten had 17 Game Time League contest Reynolds (men’s discus) will points in the second half, between Imprinted Sportswear compete in the Junior but it wasn’t enough. Goodfellow/Imprinted and was able to pull off a 79- Despite the Hawkeye Active Endeavors/McCurry’s. 70 overtime victory National Championships on PATRICK LARKIN/THE DAILY IOWAN Saturday. Reynolds is in the sophomore-to-be’s great against Active Endeav- Iowa sophomore Shante Jones, playing for Goodfellow/Imprinted in game, L.L. Pelling/Cullen en route to victory. Alexan- finals for the men’s discus, ors/McCurry’s in Game the Game Time League, goes up for a lay-up in the first half against Painting fell, 80-73, to der had 16 rebounds, and and the other three are each Time League play Thurs- Active Endavors/McCurry’s on Thursday in the North Liberty Coralville Hy-Vee on Johnson pulled down 10. taking part in the first round day night. Community Center. Despite only having its starting five, of their events. Thursday in Game Time “I think I did decently; I With 10 seconds think I contributed,” John- Goodfellow/Imprinted won in overtime. Former Hawkeyes Racheal League action. remaining in regulation son said. “I shot free Marchand and Meghan Draxten, who finished and the contest tied at throws a lot better, and I Goodfellow/Imprinted ON THE WEB Armstrong will run in the with a game-high 21 66, Iowa sophomore showed some improve- eventually took an 11- Go to dailyiowan.com for women’s 5,000 meters points, as well as a Shante Jones of Goodfel- today, and John Hickey will ment … I was happy.” point lead after Jones footage of Thursday’s team-high 10 rebounds, low/Imprinted drove the Game Time League contest compete in the men’s shot was 8-for-13 from the She was pleased that sunk two free throws her team won the game. lane and pulled up for a between Coralville Hy-Vee put on June 28. field. Overall, she was with 30 seconds left to and Pelling/Cullen. ESPN plans to carry “I was excited that we 10-foot jumper, but it make it 79-68. happy with her individ- was off the mark. Incom- coverage of today’s action won the game — we came Jones had a spectacu- to win tonight, and we ual performance. ing Iowa freshman beginning at 7 p.m. “My defense, I think, out and came from lar game, scoring a just kept motivating Jamie Printy then — by Brendan Stiles could have been a little behind,” she said. game-high 30 points on ourselves.” In addition to Draxten’s launched a last-second better, but there were 12-for-26 shooting from ActiveEndeavors/McC- performance, Rachele half-court shot for Active TV TODAY some good parts and some the field and contribut- urry’s started the game Monroe and Sarah Anci- Endeavors/McCurry’s weaker parts,” she said. ing six assists. hot, riding the back of MLB aux had standout games She said her that bounced off the side The Dayton, Ohio, • Chicago Cubs at Chicago in defeat. Monroe finished Iowa senior-to-be JoAnn Pelling/Cullen squad con- of the rim. native attributed White Sox, 3 p.m., CSN (Cubs); with 12 points and three Hamlin, who scored 10 tinues to get better with Goodfellow/Imprinted pushing the ball up the WGN (White Sox) rebounds, and Anciaux first-half points. Active each game. took advantage of the court and making smart NHL chipped in 10 points, six Endeavors/McCurry’s Coralville Hy-Vee overtime period and put passes as keys to the • 2009 NHL draft, 6 p.m., VERSUS rebounds, and four assists. led by as much as seven a dagger into the hopes win. The team kept a TENNIS spread the points around Despite losing the game, in the first half, but of ActiveEndeavors/ positive attitude the • Wimbledon, early round, at in the win. Iowa junior-to- Pelling/Cullen shot better every time it appeared McCurry’s when Brooke whole game despite hav- London, 6 a.m., ESPN2 be Kachine Alexander from the field, 39 percent poised to pull away, Quigley of Ellsworth ing no one to come off TRACK & FIELD and incoming freshman to 36 percent. Jones and Community College fin- • U.S. Outdoor Championships, Morgan Johnson each Pelling/Cullen head the bench, she said. Goodfellow/Imprinted ished a three-point play at Eugene, Ore., 7 p.m., ESPN had 14, while junior-to-be coach Randy Larson said “We were just really had an answer. The GOLF Kelsey Cermak finished he was pleased with the to push the score to 72- optimistic,” Jones said. squad came back to force • Wegmans, LPGA, second with 12 points. way his team played. 66 with 1:50 left in over- “Even though we had a 36-36 tie at the half. round, at Pittsford, N.Y., 4 Alexander and Johnson time — its largest lead of five, we just kept telling p.m., ESPN2 also dominated the glass SEE DRAXTEN, 8 the game to that point. ourselves we are going SEE JONES, 8