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STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS

GOVERNOR SLAMS OBAMA

Efficiency consultants outline $2B in savings ——

Reducing benefits of state employees among firm’s recommendations

By Peter Hancock Twitter: @LJWpqhancock

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KANSAS GOV. SAM BROWNBACK CRITICIZES PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S HEALTH CARE REFORM during his State of the State address Tuesday in the Kansas Statehouse. Brownback called on lawmakers to improve access to health care in rural areas using “a Kansas solution,” while also touting the state’s privatized Medicaid system, known as KanCare.

Brownback announces Planned Parenthood cuts; no mention of budget in address

By Peter Hancock Twitter: @LJWpqhancock

Topeka — Republican Gov. Sam Brownback used his 2016 State of the State address Tuesday night to deliver a stinging rebuke of President Barack Obama over foreign policy and national security issues, while signaling that he has no interest in expanding Medicaid under the federal health law commonly known as Obamacare.

He also called on lawmakers to write a new school funding system based on merit pay for teachers, and announced that he has ordered the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to cut off all Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood.

“Planned Parenthood’s trafficking

of body parts is antithetical to our belief in human dignity,” Brownback said, referring to a charge that Planned Parenthood has steadfastly denied.

“Today, I am directing (KDHE) Secretary Susan Mosier to ensure that not a single dollar of taxpayer money goes to Planned Parenthood through our Medicaid program.”

The speech came a day after the start of the 2016 legislative session.

But with the 2016 election cycle looming later this year, it appeared to be designed to mobilize conservative Republican voters by lashing out at Obama, who delivered his final State of the Union address hours later, at 8 p.m.

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EXCERPTS FROM THE SPEECH ON HEALTH CARE: “KanCare is working.

ObamaCare is failing.”

ON SCHOOL FUNDING: “I call on the Legislature to design a new education funding system that puts more of our money into instruction.”

ON SECURITY: “Elected officials have a responsibility to protect our citizens from all threats, foreign and domestic. In this, the president has refused to lead.”

Topeka — A consulting firm hired by the Kansas Legislature issued a report Tuesday showing how the state could achieve more than $2 billion in savings and efficiencies over the next five years.

But that includes recommendations that some lawmakers may find difficult to swallow, such as reducing benefits in the State Employee Health Plan and delaying payments to private con- LEGISLATURE tractors and vendors who do business with the state.

And of that savings, only about $20 million could be achieved in the current fiscal year, barely enough to fill the projected $14 million budget shortfall that lawmakers are facing.

The 260-page report by the firm Alvarez & Marsal includes 105 specific recommendations, covering such areas as purchasing, real estate management, insurance, the use of prison labor, and spending for K-12 education.

K-12 education Within K-12 education, the single largest category of state spending, the firm recommended actions that it said could save the state $609 million over five years.

About half of that would come from consolidating employee benefits among the state’s 286 school districts into a single plan similar to the State Employee Health Plan.

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City leaders divided on proposal for gun range near school

By Nikki Wentling Twitter: @nikkiwentling

The project to locate a shooting range and gun shop off 31st Street, near the Lawrence College and Career Center, was delayed Tuesday when the City Commission voted to

send the proposal back to the city board that already voted once to deny it.

An hour-and-a-half-long conversation about the proposal included discussion about the legality and safety of the location, shooting range safety standards, other locations the owner is con-

Amyx said he was unsure, the majority of the group decided to send it back to the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission.

Amyx voted against it, saying he wasn’t “real comfortable” sending it back.

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The public will know “very soon” who will be Lawrence’s next city manager, Mayor Mike Amyx said Tuesday. He would not say when an announcement would be made or more about the duration of the negotiations. The three finalists for the position were: Rod Bremby, of Glastonbury, Conn.; Cheryl HarrisonLee, of Gardner; and Tom Markus, of Iowa City, Iowa.

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Commissioners Matthew Herbert and Lisa Larsen said they intended to approve the proposal. But, when Commissioner Stuart Boley and Vice Mayor Leslie Soden said they’d vote it down and Mayor Mike

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DEATHS Dawn C. (HenDerson) GrosDiDier A memorial visitation for Dawn Grosdidier will be Saturday from 10-noon at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

A full obituary with memorial info at rumsey-yost.com

Alfred l. WilliAms, Jr. Alfred L. Williams, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Topeka, KS, on Monday, January 11, 2016, with his family at his side.

Al was born September 16, 1930, in Nashville, TN, to Alfred L. Williams, Sr. and Annie G. (Greenlaw) Williams. Al graduated valedictorian of Montgomery Bell Academy, Class of 1948. He then attended Vanderbilt University, graduating cum laude in 1952 with Bachelors in economics and finance.

He was president of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Vanderbilt and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa.

Al also served in the US Navy. He moved to Topeka, KS, where he met and wed Martha I. (McFarland) Williams.

Al had a very successful career as a stock broker enjoying his work with Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. until his passing. Al was a 36-year member of the Downtown Topeka Rotary Club, serving as Rotary President in 20062007. He also served on the Countryside UMC finance committee, Topeka Country Club Board of Directors and numerous other community boards.

Al was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, John G. Williams of Nashville, TN. He is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter, Kathleen Heit and husband David Heit; three step-children, Laurie McFarland Ritchie, Mark McFarland and wife Alexandra, and Scott McFarland and wife Leslie; and

4 grandchildren, Joe Ritchie, Lindsay Muzzy, Kyle McFarland, and Morgan Anne Heit.

Friends and family will remember Al fondly for his generosity, humor, spirit, and love of sports, especially golf. Al never met a stranger and all felt his warmth and kindness.

He was the finest example of a southern gentleman.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka. A funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka, KS 66611. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka, and then a memorial reception for friends and family at Topeka Country Club, 2700 SW Buchanan St., Topeka, KS 66611.

M e m o r i a l contributions may be made to Countryside United Methodist Church or Topeka Rescue Mission, PO Box 8350, Topeka, KS 66608.

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Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.

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DonalD Max Fuston Captain Donald Max “Don” Fuston, 85, Lecompton, died Monday, January 11, 2016 at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka. He was born August 24, 1930 in Iola, the son of Thomas Jefferson and Goldie Ruth Broughton Fuston. He was a 1948 graduate of Moran High School and earned an engineering degree in 1950 from Finley Engineering College in Kansas City, MO. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, Airman 1st class, serving during the Korean war from March 1951 to December 1952. He retired as Captain from Trans World Airlines in 1985 after 31 years of service to T.W.A. “Don” was very proud to have started as an airplane mechanic and advance to Flight Engineer, to First Officer and then to Captain during his career with T.W.A. He was a cattleman, and the Fuston family operated a custom hay operation in the Douglas County area for many years.

He was a member of the Lecompton United Methodist Church and the Airlines Pilots Association. He was a member and former president of the HartParr Oliver Tractor Collector’s Association and was a member and former board member of Douglas County Farm

Treanor Architects merges with Denver firm

By Chad Lawhorn Twitter: @clawhorn_ljw

Lawrence-based Treanor Architects has completed a deal that will add about 50 employees to the firm and will position the company to become arley ames olwick more of a player in health care design projects Harley Holwick, 89, McLouth. Funeral 10 am Sat, across the country.

Treanor announced Jan 16, 2016 First Baptist Church, McLouth. Visitation 6 to 8 pm Fri, Quisenberry Funeral Home, Tonganoxie. it has completed a deal to merge with Denverbased H+L Architecture.

Headquarters for the new ames itter at atterson company will be at Treanor’s downtown LawJames M. Patterson, 77, rence offices.

Oskaloosa, Kansas died “We’re excited about Sunday, December 20th the deal,” Dan Rowe, at Lawrence Memorial president of Treanor ArHospital. He was born chitects, said. “They eson January 3rd, 1938 in pouse the same core valCloud County, Kansas ues that we have. It will to Thomas R. and Anna really help us get a stron(Eiznhamer) Patterson ger foothold in the health and was the fourth of care market.” six children. James was H+L does a significant a 1956 Lawrence High amount of design work School graduate. After given the nickname of for health care facilities “Pitter-Pat”. high school, he spent a The family would like in Colorado. Rowe said tour of duty in the U.S. to thank all of the staff that business will comArmy. Upon leaving the plement Treanor’s exArmy, he went to work at Hickory Pointe Care isting studios that focus Center in Oskaloosa for Co-op/Farmland on justice facilities, life Industries in Lawrence for the love, care and science and technology attention given to James until retirement. projects, historic preserJames was preceded during his time there. vation, student residenJames had chosen in death by his parents, tial facilities and housing his brother, Robert cremation. Visitation for and mixed-use projects. family and friends will be and sister, Mary. He is In addition to the health survived by daughters, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral care group, H+L also has on Sunday, Salena and Lesa and Home a K-12 school facilities their families; brothers, January 17 from 4 to 6 group and a team that George (Sylvia) of p.m. Memorials can be works on data centers McCook, Nebraska, Joe made to Hickory Pointe and other such facilities.

(Shirley) of Lawrence Care Center in care of The combined comand sister, Amanda the funeral home. pany will have about 150 Online condolences Barnes of Baldwin City. employees. Terms of the may be sent at rumseyJames was an active deal were not disclosed. member of the Lawrence yost.com.

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Bureau. He also served as president of the Kanwaka Rural Water District #6 in Douglas County. He had also earned many awards for soil conservation and was known as a solar pioneer in the area. He was married to Margaret G. Bacon on April 9, 1950 in Bronson, she survives at the home. He is also survived by two sons, David (Michele Simmons) Fuston, Liberty, MO, Andrew Dean Fuston, New York, N.Y., one daughter, Annette D. Fuston, Wichita, one sister, Ruth Elaine Dillo, Chanute, five grandchildren, John Fuston, Nick Fuston, Chris Fuston, Claire Fuston, and Katie Stewart. He was preceded in death by one son, Paul R. Fuston.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, January 15, 2016 at Lecompton United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday at the Church. Grave Side Service at 3:00 PM, Friday at the Moran Kansas Cemetery. Memorials to the Lecompton United Methodist Church in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066. www. barnettfamilyfh.com Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.

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branding identity. H+L has offices in Denver and Colorado Springs. Those offices will remain. Rowe said there is no discussion of moving Treanor’s headquarters from Lawrence.

“The headquarters will be in Lawrence forever and ever,” Rowe said.

“This is home and we take a lot of pride in being based in Lawrence.”

The company two years ago moved into multimillion dollar office space near 11th and Vermont streets to house the headquarters staff and a team of architects.

Rowe said business is on an upswing, and the company has been working on projects that reach well beyond the region.

Rowe said the company has been involved in about $500 million worth of construction projects in Texas in the last four years, including a $180 million school of engineering building at Texas A&M. Other major projects across the country have included new residence halls for LSU, and the company has won work to design renovations to the Missouri and Oklahoma statehouses.

Treanor was the architect for the Kansas Statehouse renovation that recently was completed.

“We’re doing exciting work all across the country,” Rowe said. “We believe we have become one of the major architectural firms in the country, but we have done it kind of quietly.”

— Managing editor Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362, or at clawhorn@ljworld.com.

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KU hires new vice chancellor and CFO Staff Reports

Kansas University has hired a new vice chancellor and chief financial officer to replace Theresa Gordzica, who is retiring after 34 years with KU. KU’s new vice chancellor and chief financial officer, beginning Feb. 15, will be Leisa Julian, the university announced Tuesday.

Julian is associate vice president for business and auxiliary servicJulian es for Ball State University.

She previously worked as chief financial officer and general counsel at the Public Employees’ Retirement Fund of Indiana, and also as the city controller of Anderson, Ind., according to KU. Julian has a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Ball State University and a law degree from Indiana University.

KU’s chief financial officer reports to the chancellor and leads finance and business operations on the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses, according to KU. The chief financial officer develops financial policy and oversees KU’s fiscal planning.

Julian’s experience impressed the search committee.

“Not only does she bring important campusbased experience, but a wide array of relevant experience from state and local government as well,” Reggie Robinson, director of KU’s School of Public Affairs and Administration and search committee chairman, said in a KU news release. “Because she possesses the comprehensive set of attributes this position requires, Leisa stood out in a field of very strong candidates in what was truly a national search.”

Gordzica has been chief financial officer since 1997. According to KU, she began her career with the university as a student assistant working for Keith Nitcher, KU’s longtime director of business affairs, and worked her way up to chief financial officer.

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HEAVY SMOKE POURS FROM THE ENTRYWAY OF A BLOCK OF SOUTHPOINTE APARTMENTS, 2166 W. 26th St., as crews work to put out a fire Tuesday.

Apartment fire displaces 26 residents, spurs alleged beating with baseball bat

By Karen Dillon Twitter: @karensdillon

When Josh and Ashley Haslett smelled smoke Tuesday in their south Lawrence apartment, they at first thought it was a mechanical problem with the dishwasher.

Ashley Haslett turned the machine off and back on, but then actual smoke began filling up the apartment, and they realized the problem was bigger than a dishwasher.

Ashley grabbed their 1-year-old daughter, Josh grabbed a fire extinguisher, and they fled the apartment just as smoke alarms started going off.

Six apartments in the three-story building at 2166 W. 26th St. were

— was arrested after allegedly using a baseball bat to beat the man whose apartment caught on fire, Lawrence police said.

Lewis believed the man was somehow responsible for starting the fire, said Sgt. Trent McKinley of the Lawrence Police Department.

Six families with 26 people including 13 children were displaced and are being helped by the Douglas County chapter of the American Red Cross, said Jane Blocher, executive director of that organization.

“It may be the most Alleged beating; people the Red Cross disaster relief has assisted at a single Adding to the chaotic disaster since the Boardscene, a male resident — walk apartment fire 10 Akira Shaunell Lewis, 32 years ago,” Blocher said.

damaged, two severely, and were left uninhabitable, including the Hasletts’, said LawrenceDouglas County Fire Medical Chief Mark Bradford.

The fire began in a ground-floor unit at the SouthPointe apartment complex shortly before 11 a.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and investigators have no damage estimate yet.

No one was seriously injured by the fire, but two people were treated for minor smoke inhalation. One cat died.

“The apartments had multiple bedrooms and two units had four bedrooms,” she said. Only one unit was vacant.

Blocher said the apartment manager is providing lodging for most of the residents, and the Red Cross is assisting with food, clothing and coats, linens and emergency medicines — “whatever their disaster needs are,” she said.

Fire victims said the residents of the apartment where the fire started have five children but were not home at the time.

Emergency personnel received a 911 call at 10:45 a.m. about the fire.

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Developers looking to build in Lawrence would have to better prove their need for industrial revenue bonds from the city — and potentially receive less in property tax abatements — under changes city commissioners proposed to the economic development incentives policies Tuesday.

In a study session preceding their weekly meeting, commissioners proposed scaling back the cap on the amount of tax that the city will rebate a project, among other changes.

Commissioners have two weeks to provide to

the city manager any more changes they’d like to make. The changes have to go through advisory committees and gain public feedback before they are made.

Commissioner Matthew Herbert proposed giving, at maximum, 50-percent, 10-year tax abatement to projects. According to the current city policy, the incentive starts at that amount, and developers can receive more based on certain criteria, such as meeting Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) criteria or a business providing exceptional wages to employees.

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Third KU IOA finalist stresses teamwork

By Sara Shepherd Twitter: @saramarieshep

The third and final candidate to lead Kansas University’s Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access emphasized c o n v e r s a t i o n Kelley and collaboration to combat sexual

violence and discrimination on campus.

“Collaboration is extremely critical,” said Robin Kelley, who spoke Tuesday at the Kansas Union. “It’s going to take a village.

It’s going to take all of us.”

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Security issues Among the budget items he asked lawmakers to approve was an unspecified amount of funding for enhanced security at the state’s National Guard facilities.

“Elected officials have a responsibility to protect our citizens from all threats, foreign and domestic. In this, the president has refused to lead,” Brownback said. “He has prioritized his agenda and the feelings of the radical Islamic terrorists over the safety of Americans.”

Brownback also called attention to his own recent executive orders barring state agencies from spending any funds to help resettle Syrian refugees in Kansas, an order that was later expanded to include any refugee who may pose a security risk. And he criticized the president for seeking to admit more refugees into the United States.

“Instead of simply pausing his resettlement plan and working with the governors to address their legitimate security concerns, President Obama has chosen to pursue a path that puts Americans at risk,”

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That, however, would require a change in statutes, because under current law, employee benefits are among the items that are required to be negotiated between school districts and their local teachers unions.

The firm also called for school districts to spend down their “excess” cash balance reserves of about $193 million over five years, an issue that is often discussed in the Legislature, although school officials largely dispute the idea that they can spend down those reserves without jeopardizing their financial stability.

The report did not recommend consolidating any school districts. But it did recommend consolidating some services, such as purchasing, into a single statewide function within the Department of Administration, saving an estimated $43 million over five years.

Sen. Laura Kelly, D-Topeka, who serves on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, said that

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In recent years, the City Commission has approved 85- and 95-percent property tax abatements for projects.

Herbert said the city needed a “firm ceiling.”

“There have been projects done where we’ve debated 85 percent versus 95 percent, and, to be honest with you, I think

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Kelley said she sees the role of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, or IOA, as ensuring everyone has a sense of belonging at KU and removing barriers that impede access.

The office must consistently and thoroughly investigate complaints she said — ideally with two investigators per case who are both “trauma informed” and “culturally competent” to ensure they can interact with victims and more objectively find the facts.

Kelley said the office’s

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Medicaid expansion, tax policy On health care, Brownback touted his program to privatize the state’s Medicaid system, known as KanCare, but said he was not interested in expanding it, as allowed under the Affordable Care Act, which health care officials estimate would extend coverage to an estimated 138,000 Kansans who are now uninsured.

“KanCare is working.

ObamaCare is failing,” Brownback said.

He went on to say that lawmaker should look for “a Kansas solution” to improve access to health care in rural areas, but gave no specifics. Instead, he announced that he was appointing Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer to lead a task force on rural health care.

In all, Brownback mentioned Obama or Obamacare 17 times in the 30-minute speech, based on a review of the prepared text, a fact that some Democrats found astounding.

“That shows you a politician who’s in trouble politically, and he’s appealing to his base to keep them hanging in there,” said Sen. Tom Holland, D-Baldwin City. “This was the most partisan, uninspiring speech that I have heard in my 14 years here in the

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KANSAS GOV. SAM BROWNBACK speaks about the proposed transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees to Fort Leavenworth in his State of the State address Tuesday.

Legislature.”

Brownback did, however, tout what he said is evidence that his tax and economic policies are working.

“More than half the people who were on welfare are now off it, and more importantly, they are getting out of poverty,” Brownback said.

“We have controlled spending, reformed tax policy, and reduced burdensome regulations,” he said. “We have consolidated agencies, eliminated wasteful programs, and overhauled workers compensation.”

K-12 school funding Brownback also outlined a number of policy issues he wants to pursue this year, including a new school finance formula that would include merit pay for the most effective teachers, a system that he said would ensure that more of the state’s education budget will go toward instruction.

“I call on the Legislature to design a new education funding system that puts more of our money into instruction,” he said. “That provides bonuses for exceptional teachers and recognizes their true value to our future and the souls of our students.”

But bonus pay, or merit pay, has long been a contentious issue for teachers unions, as well as some school boards, who say that measuring a teacher’s effectiveness is more complex than it seems. Union officials have frequently argued that merit pay tends to reward teachers in more affluent districts, and punishes those who teach in inner city districts where more students live in poverty or come from non-English speaking families.

Kansas courts Brownback also called for a constitutional amendment to change the way Supreme Court justices are selected, an

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“Kansas is the only state in the country where the selection of Supreme Court justices is controlled by a handful of lawyers,” he said. He was referring to the merit selection process now in place in which a nonpartisan panel made up of both attorneys and non-attorneys screens candidates and sends the governor a list of three nominees from which to pick.

“Well, enough is enough,” he said. “The Legislature should put before Kansas voters a proposed constitutional amendment for a more democratic selection process for our Supreme Court justices.”

No word on budget Noticeably absent from the speech was any mention of how Brownback intends to address the projected $14 million revenue shortfall in the current year’s budget, or the projected $175 million shortfall in the next fiscal year that begins July 1.

Those details are expected to be unveiled during briefings this morning before the House and Senate budget

committees.

But Democrats were quick to criticize the lack of budget specifics in his speech.

“We didn’t hear about (how) the state is broke,” said Rep. Barbara Ballard, D-Lawrence. “We didn’t hear anything about the budget. We’re going to work on getting more money to the classroom.

First of all, let’s give more money to schools so they can accomplish the outstanding job they’re doing now.”

But Senate President Susan Wagle, R-Wichita, said she thought the governor was justified in focusing much of his speech on Obama.

“We are in a recession that we just can’t pull ourselves out of because of national economic uncertainty,” Wagle said.

“Spending is through the roof. There appears to be no effort to tackle terrorism or protect Americans.

People are darn angry, and we’re showing that right now in the primary elections, both with Hillary (Clinton) and (Vermont Sen. Bernie) Sanders, and on the Republican side. I would say that (Brownback) is echoing the feelings of most Americans.”

— Statehouse reporter Peter Hancock can be reached at 354-4222 or phancock@ljworld.com.

Andover, who chairs the Senate Ways and Means Committee, said he was also impressed with the report.

“On first blush, it’s positive,” he said. “It’s a big number over five years, and whether that’s savings or efficiencies, that’s a positive. We’ll see what we can implement.”

But Rep. Barbara Ballard, D-Lawrence, who serves on the committee, said she still questions why the Legislature paid $2.6 million to commission the report.

“I’m willing to look at the ones that work. We should implement them because it’s efficient and effective government,” Ballard said.

“But we know where a lot of our money is that we’re not collecting, and that’s in the income tax,” she said, referring to the sweeping income tax cuts enacted in 2012 and 2013.

“So why are we going all the way around to figure out how to save money when we’re giving away money that we actually could have?”

Employee benefits The report also recommends cutting about $124 million a year in employee benefits by putting all employees into a low-cost, high-deductible health insurance plan.

Currently, the state offers employees two types of plans: a traditional plan, known as Plan A, that costs employees about $72 a month for themselves, or $523 a month for their whole family; and the high-deductible plan, combined with a health savings account, which costs about $70 a month for an individual, but only $264 for a family.

The difference is that the under the high-deductible plan, an employee has to pay the first $2,750 in health care costs each

year, and $5,500 for a family, before the insurance kicks in. Under the traditional plan, employees pay only a $400 deductible, plus a 20 percent co-insurance payment.

The maximum outof-pocket costs are actually smaller on the high-deductible plan. But according to the Kansas Department of Heath and Environment, of the roughly 100,000 people in the State Employee Health Plan, including employees and their spouses and dependents, only 37.5 percent are enrolled in the high-deductible plan.

“I think we need to do what we can to support state employees,” said Sen. Marci Francisco, D-Lawrence, who also serves on the Ways and Means Committee.

Francisco noted that in other parts of the report, the consultants pointed to high turnover rates and a large number of vacant positions in state agencies, especially in the Department of Revenue, which hinders the state’s ability to collect tax revenues.

“If we have a lot of turnover in our state employee ranks, we’re not going to be providing the kinds of services that are going to save us money in delivery of those services,” she said.

Other recommendations In other parts of the report, the consultants recommended finding ways to increase the amount of money the state takes in.

In the Department of Revenue, for example, they recommended fill-

ing 14 vacant auditor positions and hiring 54 additional revenue officers, which they said would generate $364 million in revenue owed to the state that is currently going uncollected.

They also recommended finding ways to draw down more federal money to support state operations, particularly in the Department of Education.

And they recommended making greater use of inmate labor in the Department of Corrections to produce certain items that are used by other state agencies.

The report delivered Tuesday was only a preliminary report. The final document is scheduled to be delivered in February, but lawmakers said they expect the report to be the focus of much of this year’s budget debate.

Rep. Ron Ryckman Jr., R-Olathe, who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, said he was pleased that the report identified far more in savings than he’d expected.

He also said it will be the focus of ongoing budget talks throughout the 2016 session.

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that ceiling is way too high,” Herbert said.

Interim City Manager Diane Stoddard said that action could limit Lawrence’s potential for luring large-scale manufacturing companies.

“Many communities are up to 100 percent on an abatement, depending on what kind of business it is,” Stoddard said.

Commissioners Lisa Larsen and Stuart Boley, as well as Vice Mayor Leslie Soden, expressed their support for the idea.

Amyx said he was concerned about applying the 50 percent maximum to manufacturing development.

“We use these to attract a new employer to Lawrence,” Mayor Mike Amyx said of the property tax abatements. “We have flexibility there in our policy that allows us to go out and bring that business here.”

Another proposal from Herbert was to add a stipulation to the issuance of industrial revenue bonds

that, in order to receive them, developers have to prove they could not complete the project otherwise. Industrial revenue bonds let developers receive a sales tax exemption on construction materials.

That condition is already part of the applications for all other city incentives.

Herbert also suggested raising the application fee for incentives so it better compensates the city for the analysis staff is required to do when it

receives an application.

The fee to apply for tax abatement is currently $500, and it’s $1,000 for industrial revenue bonds and $2,500 for community improvement districts.

Another change proposed by Herbert was omitting an option for businesses to opt out of providing employer-sponsored health insurance by paying employees $1.50 more per hour than what’s required to receive a property tax abatement.

Soden suggested disal-

lowing certain types of businesses in transportation development districts and tax increment financing districts. Referencing the Oread hotel district, which has come under scrutiny from City Hall, Soden said a wholesale company and nightclub were examples of what should not be allowed.

The commissioners all agreed they wanted incentives to be used primarily to create permanent, fulltime jobs that offer good wages and benefits.

role should not stop with investigations.

An “ongoing and multidisciplinary approach” to education of incoming students and employees on sexual violence and discrimination is crucial, as are support and advocacy services for victims, she said. While IOA doesn’t have to control all that, the office must be “active and very engaged,” she said.

Repeating and reinforcing these messages is the only way to create cultural change, she said.

When asked how the office could improve relationships with groups that feel isolated, including LGBT students and students of color, Kelley said she’d like to meet with them to understand

why they feel the way they do, then talk about ideas for improvement.

Kelley was Title IX coordinator and director of Iowa State University’s Office of Equal Opportunity, which handles sexual violence and discrimination complaints and investigations for that school. She held the position from 2013 until October, according to her LinkedIn resume.

Previously she worked at State University of New York at Buffalo for five years as assistant director of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Affirmative Action Administration (and also deputy Title IX coordinator) and for 10 years in the Employee Relations section of Human Resources, according to a

resume shared on the KU website.

KU’s first two IOA director candidates, both attorneys, gave public presentations last week. Abigail Byman is director of academic labor relations at California State University. Ebony CallowaySpencer is a supervisor for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights in Atlanta.

The new director will replace the office’s first director, Jane McQueeny, who resigned in October.

The salary for her position was $118,000, according to KU’s operating budget for fiscal year 2016.

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that the suspect, Lewis, thought the man was responsible for the fire and grabbed an aluminum baseball bat from a vehicle.

“The suspect then approached the victim while swinging the bat,” McKinley said. “The suspect struck the victim several times, causing him to fall to the ground.”

The victim was hit several more times, witnesses said, but he managed to grab the bat and run away.

Even though the victim had a head wound and complained of injuries to his chest and back, he declined medical treatment.

Lewis was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery and taken to the Douglas County Jail, McKinley said.

could cause even more problems in some parts of the state.

“You’re going to get a lot of blowback from some small businesses in these communities that depend upon school business to exist,” she said. “And they’re often the same people supporting school functions. They say it saves the state money, but who pays the price?”

... why are we going all the way around to figure out how to save money when we’re giving away money that we actually could have?”

— Rep. Barbara Ballard, D-Lawrence

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Josh Haslett said when they realized the building was on fire, he was only wearing a T-shirt, shorts, socks and slippers. His wife, who grabbed the baby, was barefoot.

In the hallway, the couple proceeded to knock on doors to warn neighbors.

Ashley Haslett said she was on the phone with their insurance company when the family whose apartment had caught on fire arrived.

While on the phone — KU and higher ed reporter she saw the fight between Sara Shepherd can be reached at two neighbors begin. sshepherd@ljworld.com or 832-7187.

Witnesses told police

— Statehouse reporter Peter Hancock can be reached at 354-4222 or phancock@ljworld.com.

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The planning commission voted 4-2 in November to recommend denying the proposal. City planning staff recommended it be approved.

Commissioners gave specific directions to the planning commission to conduct a comparative analysis of the 31st Street location and a backup location at The Malls, near 23rd and Louisiana streets.

Rick Sells, the local businessman behind the proposed shooting range, submitted a site plan application Tuesday for The Malls location, which would require only administrative approval from the city and would not go before the planning commission or City Commission unless an adjacent property owner appeals it. Sells would not be required to get the city’s approval because the area is already zoned to allow for a shooting range.

The site at 1021 E. 31st St. was zoned as “general industrial” and required a change to “light industrial.”

The Lawrence School Board and Lawrence Boys & Girls Club have voiced their opposition to the shooting range since the proposal went before the planning commission in November. The vacant building Sells wants to use is located about 760 feet away from the College and Career Center and the future site of the Lawrence Boys & Girls Club Teen Center.

School board Vice President Marcel Harmon said the location was a “bad idea,” and that it would create risk or the “perception of risk.”

Harmon said he would not have voted for the College and Career Center to invest at that location if he would have known a shooting range would be established nearby.

Amyx said he was “having a tough time” because he encouraged the school district to locate there because of its close proximity to the city-owned Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center.

“Boy, did I screw up,” Amyx said.

The owner of a Massachusetts Street restaurant is not allowed to install an archway he had made with the intent of bringing a bit of New Orleans’ French Quarter aesthetic to downtown Lawrence.

The City Commission voted 4-1 Tuesday to deny the request from Vic Allred, owner of Jazz, a Louisiana-inspired Cajun and creole restaurant that opened in October at 1021 Massachusetts St. The action upheld a decision from the city’s Historic Resources Commission, which decided the wrought-iron archway did not meet the city’s Boley said he was against the proposal because of concern it would affect the fundraising efforts of the city’s Boys & Girls Club. The organization is currently seeking donations for its teen center, which will operate an after-school program for about 300 middle and high school students.

Much of the conversation centered on a federal law, the Gun-Free School Zone Act, which prohibits any person from knowingly possessing a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school.

Though the shooting range would be an exception to the law because it allows possession and firing of a gun on private property, the school district and some commissioners said it was important to consider.

The law would require that those using the public street outside the shooting range have their firearm locked in a container.

Soden said she would prefer Sells use The Malls location because it was more than 1,000 feet away from a school. It falls just more than 1,000 feet away from Lawrence High School’s baseball field.

“I don’t have the fear of putting it in The Malls,” Soden said. “The 1,000 feet seems important.”

The discussion also brought up questions of legality about the cityowned shooting range located in the basement of the Community Building off 11th Street in downtown Lawrence.

Downtown Design Guidelines that call for railings and barriers to “reflect the character of the area.”

The arch also did not meet a stipulation that the height of railings and barriers be 36 to 42 inches tall.

Allred argued, and Commissioner Matthew Herbert agreed, that an archway should not fall under guidelines intended for railings and barriers.

All of the commissioners besides Herbert said Tuesday they’d stick to what the Downtown Design Guidelines allowed.

— Nikki Wentling

Private property, such as Sells’ proposed shooting range, is exempt under the Gun Free School Zones Act, but public property, such as the Community Building, is not.

The Community Building shooting range is located between 500 and 700 feet from St. John’s School, at 1208 Kentucky St., said Katherine Simmons, a city planner.

When Herbert asked about the legality of that range under the federal law, Senior City Attorney Randy Larkin said, “That’s something we’re looking into.”

Larkin said he was not aware of the law before it was brought up in discussion about Sells’ proposed shooting range.

The existence of the city-owned range on public property was listed by Herbert as one reason he supported Sells’ proposal.

In other business, commissioners: l Unanimously approved a Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department policy that bans tobacco use in all department-owned and operated land, including all parks, sports complexes, bleachers, cemeteries, Eagle Bend Golf Course and other recreational areas.

The ban includes all “smoking-delivery devices,” including electronic cigarettes.

— City Hall reporter Nikki Wentling can be reached at 832-7144 or nwentling@ljworld.com.

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County to acknowledge Menard letter

By Elvyn Jones ejones@ljworld.com

At their meeting today, Douglas County commissioners will acknowledge receipt of a letter inviting county comments at a Jan. 19 city of Lawrence public hearing on the requested incentive package for Menard Inc. The $2.3 million in incentives Menard Inc. requested to construct a production and warehouse facility in Lawrence’s VenturePark includes a grant of nearly $500,000 from the city, a $200,000 grant from the county, use of an existing bulk warehouse and a 50 percent, 10-year tax abatement.

The acknowledgement will be on the commission’s consent agenda, a reflection that the commission has already given its preliminary approval of the incentive package.

That action came last month when the commission approved the $200,000 grant through annual payments of $20,000 for 10 years.

Menard Inc. representatives have indicated the company will spend $24

million in the facility and create at least 100 fulltime jobs at the facility to be built on 90 acres of the old Farmland fertilizer plant off Kansas Highway 10.

Should the Lawrence City Commission approve the incentive package, Menard Inc., the city and county will complete a three-way COUNTY a g r e e m e n t COMMISSION nailing down such things as the number of jobs created and their wage rates. The County Commission must approve that agreement.

Also today, county sustainability coordinator Eileen Horn will

update commissioners on the upgrades made through the county sustainability and energy savings fund, which was created in 2011. In a report to commissioners, Horn states the fund has made 15 projects possible in the past four years. She proposes the $23,560 saved through those improvements in the last year be transferred into the fund’s equipment reserve.

A full agenda is available online at douglascountyks.org.

The Douglas County Commission meets at 4 p.m. each Wednesday at the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St. Meetings are open to the public.

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Sister should open communication with siblings Dear Annie: Several years ago my brother-in-law died.

He had been married to my older sister for 50 years. They had no children. She did not want to live alone, nor did she want to live with a roommate.

In order to solve the situation, I sold my home and bought a duplex where she could live in one unit and I would live in the other. This arrangement has worked out very well for both of us.

Here’s the issue: My siblings never visit with me, even though they often come to see my sister. I always learn of their visits after the fact, when my sister tells me about them in conversation.

At first I was puzzled by their lack of consideration to take a few moments to say

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in order to allow them time to visit with one another.

They have never communicated with me much, and I have accepted this as the norm. I have reached out in the past to call them and sometimes go to their homes to visit so that I am not accused of failing to remain in contact. But it doesn’t seem to be reciprocal.

I harbor no ill will toward them and realize that I have no control over their behavior.

I’m simply confused as to why this situation developed. I continue with my life and my friends, hoping someday I will understand.

— Bewildered Sibling

they do not stop by to say hello or phone ahead to have you join them at your sister’s.

You could also ask your sister why she doesn’t suggest they visit you when they are at her place. You and your siblings seem to have a rather detached relationship and there could be any number of reasons for it, but you won’t know unless you ask them directly whether there is any way to close the distance.

hello to me, at least periodically. But then I realized they had made a choice as to whom they would visit and whom they would not.

If I happen to be at my sister’s place when one of my siblings stops by, I am always very cordial. I spend a social amount of — Send questions to time in conversation Dear Bewildered: with them and enjoy You could ask them anniesmailbox@comcast.net, their company. I do why, when they are or Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190 Chicago, IL 60611. not overstay my visit so close to your home,

‘Second Chance’ is beyond weird The new Fox drama “Second Chance” (8 p.m., TV-14) was originally called “Lookinglass.”

Perhaps it should be called “Facebook Frankenstein.”

We first meet FBI agent Duval Pritchard (Tim DeKay, “White Collar”) when he’s called on a noise complaint. His father, Jimmy Pritchard (Philip Baker Hall), a former sheriff who resigned in disgrace, is bothering his neighbors by drinking too much and playing old Creedence Clearwater Revival LPs at top volume.

Duval resents his dad for tarnishing the badge, cheating on his mother and becoming a troublesome drunk.

Jimmy thinks the kid’s gone soft and isn’t working hard enough to close a year-old case.

Their arguments come to an end when Jimmy catches bad guys breaking into his son’s files.

The burglars soon throw old Jimmy off a bridge, disguising his murder as suicide.

This is where “Chance” gets truly strange. We meet Mary Goodwin (Dilshad Vadsaria) and her brother, Otto (Adhir Kalyan), the billionaire twins behind a social networking empire, Lookinglass. A shut-in savant, Otto did not speak to anybody but his sister until he turned 9 and only in a language of his own devising. He used this “twin talk” to come up with the algorithm behind Lookinglass. Even as an adult, only Mary can translate his visions to the greater world.

Unfortunately for Otto, Mary is dying of incurable cancer. To save her, he’s invented a technology to reanimate a dead person who is a perfect genetic match for Mary.

That person just happens to be Jimmy. He’s not reincarnated as a grumpy 75-year-old, but a hunky 30-something version of himself (Robert Kazinsky, “True Blood”).

In short order, we discover that he’s just a tad less powerful than the Incredible Hulk.

Given its convolutions, “Chance” essentially boils down to a younger version of a dead man helping his estranged son solve crimes and trying to stay alive so he can serve as a guinea pig savior to a perfect stranger, albeit a fetching, dying billionaire with an antisocial brother.

Got that?

Tonight’s other highlights l Caroline shelters her grandmother from a harsh truth on “2 Broke Girls” (7 p.m., CBS, TV-14). l Auditions continue on “American Idol” (7 p.m., Fox). l Molly gives Mike a hightech incentive on “Mike & Molly” (7:30 p.m., CBS, TV-14). l Benson held hostage on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (8 p.m., NBC, TV-14). l The hot sauce startup faces deadlines on “Modern Family” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-PG). l New artists arrive as “Face Off” (8 p.m., Syfy, TV-PG) enters its 10th season.

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For Wednesday, Jan. 13: This year you will note that a lot naturally falls into place.

For some of you, a dream could become a reality. If you are single, someone strolls into your life who easily could knock your socks off. If you are attached, the two of you bond very tightly together and often enjoy each other’s company.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult Aries (March 21-April 19) HHH Your inner conversations might be far more viable than your actual interactions are. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. Taurus (April 20-May 20) HHHH Something you’ve wanted for a long time becomes a possibility. Allow yourself to brainstorm creatively. Tonight: Meet up with friends.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) HHH You might be in the position to accept extra responsibility.

Tonight: Time for a chat.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) HHHH Reach out for more information, detach and try to see the big picture. Your inability to get past a problem marks your day. Tonight: Someone shares a new idea.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH One-on-one relating provides a new path to better ideas. You might have a dream of what could be. Tonight: Pay bills.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Others might confuse you, as they are so enthusiastic and full of ideas. Tonight: Say “yes” to living.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Accomplish what is needed in order to move past a road block. Stay focused on what you are doing. Tonight: Do not allow someone to distract you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Understand what is happening within your immediate circle.

Allow greater give-and-take. Tonight: Understand the role you play.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH A family member or a roommate might confuse you with his or her skepticism. Tonight: Head home early.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH You might want to consider some new options.

Refuse to let your innate cynicism get into the mix. Tonight: Have a long-overdue talk.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Be aware of your finances. A mistake could happen way too easily. Tonight: Treat a family member.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Your imagination could take you way beyond the limits of others’ thoughts at the moment. Tonight: As you like it.

— The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment only.

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No excuse State officials need to quit making excuses and formulate a plan to address problems at Osawatomie State Hospital.

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he members of the Miami County Commission aren’t the only ones looking for answers concerning the problems at Osawatomie State Hospital.

Concerned about continuing problems at the hospital, the commission summoned state officials to what turned out to be a 2 1/2-hour meeting last week. What they heard shouldn’t comfort anyone in Kansas.

Increased attention was focused on the Osawatomie hospital — one of just two remaining state hospitals that serve people with serious mental illness — after a staff member was raped by a patient last October. Subsequent inspections by federal officials led in December to the hospital losing Medicare certification and about $600,000 a month in Medicare reimbursement.

The state’s response to that action has been less than satisfying. According to news reports, Kelli Ludlum, the assistant secretary of the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, told the commission that the department had not appealed the decision but she didn’t really know why. One issue, she said, might be, “We want to make sure we have all of our facts straight before we file the appeal.

There were things that came out in the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) report that we probably should have known about and didn’t know about.

So there were some employees who were falsifying records, who were reporting checks when those didn’t happen.”

Yes, you read that right. Apparently, when federal inspectors were investigating the October rape, they found that an Osawatomie employee had falsified a record to make it look like the room of the patient involved in the rape was being properly monitored when, in fact, a required check did not occur.

That probably doesn’t sit very well with federal inspectors, but Ludlum sought to underplay the incident. There were no “massive lapses” in monitoring, she said, and no evidence of what inspectors called a “systemic failure” at the hospital. “With the situation where the rape happened in October — again not to minimize how awful that was — but there was a two-minute time period where that occurred,” she said.

So are we to believe that the rape occurred during the only two minutes that day or week or month that the patient’s room wasn’t checked? Even if that were the case, it’s not much comfort to federal inspectors, let alone the staff member who was raped.

Also at last week’s meeting, the Miami County attorney told commissioners that the October rape was just one of several felony crimes that occurred at the hospital in the last year. She has filed charges in five cases and is considering charges in two others.

What has the state’s reaction to these reports been? The possibility of privatizing the hospital has been raised, as well as the idea of just dropping efforts to meet what some officials apparently see as cumbersome federal Medicare requirements. Money the state is using to try to meet federal standards could be used to increase staff salaries and perhaps curb high turnover, Ludlum said. It’s unclear whether the money that is saved would be enough to offset the loss of $7.2 million a year in Medicare reimbursement, and the idea completely disregards the fact that federal requirements are designed to maintain an environment at Osawatomie State Hospital that is safe and productive for both patients and staff.

As Miami County commissioners noted last week, the Osawatomie hospital was getting high marks only a few years ago. Instead of making excuses and looking for exit strategies, state officials should be concentrating on fixing the problems at this important facility.

In sports, if a game plan is not working, the coach changes it. In medicine, if a course of treatment does not cure a disease, doctors try a different approach. In government, failure means nothing. Government keeps cash flowing with little regard for results. In government, failure endures.

In an attempt to change our approach to poverty and to combat the long-held liberal accusation that conservatives care only about tax cuts for the rich and cutting programs for the poor, the Jack Kemp Foundation sponsored a forum last weekend in Columbia, S.C. Led by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., the gathering focused on ways to help the poor get out and stay out of poverty, which participants charged liberal programs have not done and are incapable of doing.

“U.S. taxpayers have spent over $22 trillion on ‘anti-poverty’ programs since President Lyndon Johnson announced a ‘war on poverty’” in 1964, writes the Heritage Foundation, and yet the poverty rate has not changed all that much, from 19 percent in 1965 to 14.8 percent in 2014. It’s long past time to come at the is-

Growing the economy, a flat tax and other proposals are all good, but ultimately every poor person must come to embrace the prospect of success over failure, of optimism over pessimism.”

sue in a different way. Real compassion helps people break their dependency on government and become self-reliant.

Kemp’s optimism is well known to those who were around during the Reagan years. He was an economic conservative, who brought from his pro football career a belief in racial equality, thanks in part to his longstanding friendship with many African-American players. Kemp went into poor neighborhoods and

— Cal Thomas is a columnist for Tribune Content Agency.

From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Jan. 13, 1916: years “The blizzard of ago yesterday was IN 1916 followed by a cold snap last night recalling conditions in 1912 in Lawrence. The mark of 20 degrees below zero, which was regarded as possible yesterday by the weather bureau, was not quite reached in Lawrence, but the minimum temperature of last night was not far short of it. The University weather record was 17 degrees below zero for the coldest part of last night.... The gas supply was shown last night to be inadequate for such weather as prevailed, and many homes in which there never before was difficulty in heating with gas were scarcely habitable. There was a rush on the coal dealers this morning.... With the University heating plant eating coal at the rate of forty to fifty tons a day, authorities at the big Kansas school are beginning to fear a coal famine unless the weather abates soon…”

“Mrs. M. Ingram of 1344 Kentucky street took off her first baby chicks this morning.

They are Rhode Island reds.

These are the first new chicks to appear in Lawrence in 1916, so far as anyone has reported.

They chose the coldest morning of the year to make their appearance, but it is expected there will be no difficulty in prolonging their lives until they have a chance to see what the good old summer time is like.”

“It was somewhere between 15 and 20 degrees below zero in Lawrence this morning, but the advertisement in the JournalWorld yesterday announcing the sale of carpet sweepers at 98 cents each brought out purchasers for about one hundred sweepers. A $3.00 sweeper for 98 cents was such a good thing that the women would almost swim the Kaw to get it after reading the ad. in the Journal-World.”

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Proud resident To the editor: The article in the Jan. 4 paper written by Conrad Swanson, titled “Specialized training helps officers defuse rather than escalate,” gives me another reason to be proud I am from Lawrence, Kansas.

A need was identified: in this case, how can law enforcement officers best deal with someone possibly suffering from mental illness? Seriously concerned residents did research. A training program began, and policy will be implemented.

With a great deal of respect for the efforts of many, I say, “thank you.”

Suzanne Sherr, Lawrence

Wary of vote To the editor: Like Mr. Simons has written in his Saturday Column, I am wary of the motive the City Commission had for refusing to consider the devel-

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flat tax and other proposals are all good, but ultimately every poor person must come to embrace the prospect of success over failure, of optimism over pessimism. They also must listen to the right voices, not the ones associated with the Democratic establishment, which preaches that racism is at the heart of poverty.

They must hear from black entrepreneurs and successful fathers and mothers who have emerged from poverty to build a life independent of government and of a Democratic Party that talks about poverty but has done little to eradicate it. Perhaps that’s what Democrats fear most, that if the poor are no longer addicted to government they will be more independent in their political thinking.

When I was a child my father took the training wheels off my bicycle and said, “You can do this.” He instilled confidence in me and I rode the bike without the training wheels. It’s time to take the training wheels off poverty and help the poor ride on their own.

They can do this. Speakers at the Kemp Forum offered the poor a big dose of hope and pointed the way.

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demonstrated by his presence that he cared about helping the poor escape poverty, not sustain them in poverty with a small government check.

Empowerment could have been his middle name.

The key to unlocking the prison door that keeps too many locked in poverty is education. Democrats have consistently stood against school choice for poor children trapped in failing public schools because teachers’ unions often oppose choice and historically contribute to their political campaigns.

An educated child is more likely to find a job and be able to support a family. An uneducated child will likely repeat the poverty cycle.

That is a fact.

Ask yourself: Are you motivated more by optimism or negativity, by hope, or hopelessness? Donald Trump believes the American dream is dead. How is that approach going to help revive it?

At the Kemp Forum, a video was shown of a faithbased program that frees men from alcohol and drug dependency. One man, a former addict, said, “I have a fire in me I didn’t use to have.” Lighting a fire inside is essential if a person is to escape poverty.

Growing the economy, a

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opment south of the South Lawrence Trafficway. This decision reminds me of the disapproval of the so-called “cornfield mall” years ago.

It looks like the commission is trying to protect the Fritzel and Schwada interests.

It is especially disgusting considering the current irregularities with the Oread project tax-wise.

Lawrence cannot afford to turn down future tax revenue for our city, especially since this development looks like a sure bet.

We need better answers as to why this proposal is being summarily dismissed.

Richard Sengpiehl, Lawrence

Shelter policies To the editor: Let me start by saying I owe the shelter my life. They took me and my husband in when I was six months pregnant and helped us turn our lives around. With that said, the shelter really needs to take

What the Lawrence Journal-World stands for l Accurate and fair news reporting.

No mixing of editorial opinion with reporting of the news. l Safeguarding the rights of all citizens regardless of race, creed or economic stature. l Sympathy and understanding for all who are disadvantaged or oppressed. l Exposure of any dishonesty in public affairs. l Support of projects that make our community a better place to live.

a hard look at their policies.

When we stayed there three years ago, we met people from all walks of life.

Some guests had been there five-plus years, and I was shocked after a recent visit back that they were ALL still there. Why are the families given a strict 90-day stay, but singles can stay years?

What motivation do they have to get work and get on their feet if they get three hots and a cot for free as long as they need?

Why do only the families have to take random drug tests but the single side rarely takes drug tests?

Most shelters require their guests to provide proof that they are actively seeking employment yet that’s not a requirement here, just a recommendation.

I think the shelter would receive more community support and a better success — Compiled by Sarah St. John rate if they revised some of their policies and gave their guests a reason to be motiRead more Old Home Town at vate themselves.

LJWorld.com/news/lawrence/ Kylie Renfro, history/old_home_town.

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Temperature High/low 33°/17° Normal high/low today 38°/18° Record high today 69° in 1996 Record low today -17° in 1916

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was among those detained. The vessels were carrying three .50-caliber machine guns, the agency reported.

Secretary John Kerry spoke to his Iranian counterpart, Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif, who promised the two ships would be allowed to continue their

voyage, likely at first light Wednesday local time, according to a senior U.S. official.

The two officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the incident publicly.

The boats drifted into Iranian coastal waters in the vicinity of Farsi Island in the north Persian Gulf, apparently after one experienced mechanical problems and the other attempted to render aid. It was not clear how far into Iranian waters they traveled, but the move was unintentional, the senior official said.

White House deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes said the administration was aware of the incident. “We are working to resolve the situation such that obviously the U.S. personnel are returned to

their normal deployment.”

The incident could be a key test for Iran-U.S. relations after a nuclear deal in which the United States and other world powers agreed to lift international sanctions in return for Iran reducing its nuclear program. Relief from the sanctions could begin as early as this week.

Kerry and Zarif developed a close relationship during the protracted negotiations.

While the U.S. expressed confidence the incident will be resolved peacefully, Iran’s elite paramilitary forces could continue to seek provocations with the West by exploiting the situation.

Contributing: Gregory Korte and Richard Wolf, USA TODAY; and Navy Times.

STATE OF THE UNION

Don’t slam the brakes on change, Obama urges

President tells nation to fend off fear of the future

Istanbul bombing may hurt tourism

Blast kills 10 people, wounds 15 in city known as magnet for travelers.

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State allows judges, not juries, to decide whether criminals deserve ultimate penalty.

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President Obama delivers the State of the Union Address on Tuesday at he U.S. Capitol. He focused on the future, touching on issues presented by candidates who want to succeed him.

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Says Obama hasn’t done enough to bridge racial divide.

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WASHINGTON Lame duck or not, Barack Obama headed into the final year of his presidency with a State of the Union Address on Tuesday night aimed at shaping the debate to succeed him.

He didn’t endorse a Democrat to carry his party’s banner into 2016 — that contest between Hillary NEWS Clinton and Bernie ANALYSIS Sanders seems to be getting more uncertain with each new poll — but he did everything but call out GOP frontrunner Donald Trump by name in arguing against the policies the billionaire businessman has proposed for Muslims, Mexicans and others.

At times of dislocation and change in American history, the president said, “there have been those who told us to fear the future; who claimed we could slam the brakes on change, promising to restore past glory if we just got some group or idea that was threatening America under control.” That seemed to be a reference to Trump’s promise to “make America great again” and his proposals to build a wall along the Mexican border and temporarily ban Muslim immigrants.

“Each time, we overcame those fears,” Obama said, saying the issue wasn’t political correctness, as Trump often has charged.

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Airline profits soar in 2015; best year in decades Industry scored $17.9 billion in first three quarters Bart Jansen USA TODAY

After years of pleading poverty, hitting customers for extra fees and cutting perks such as free peanuts to boost the bottom line, U.S. airlines this month will report record profits that make 2015 the best year for the industry in decades — since well before the federal government stopped regu-

lating fares and routes in 1978.

In the first three quarters of last year, airlines reported nearly $17.9 billion in net income after taxes, according the Transportation Department’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Fourth-quarter earnings reports due this month are likely to deliver positive news, confirming 2015’s eclipse of 2006, when airline profits hit $16.5 billion, according to the bureau figures dating to 1990.

In earlier years, from 1978 to 1990, the industry often operated at a loss and never topped $2 billion in combined net income for a

The airlines benefited last year from low oil prices, full planes and growing fees.

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Air traffic keeps Boston busy.

year, according to figures from the trade group Airlines for America.

The airlines benefited last year from low oil prices, full planes and growing fees, according to bureau statistics. Fuel costs hit

$1.57 per gallon in November. Domestic flights averaged 85% seats filled last year, a rate that has climbed steadily from 77% a decade ago. And fees have grown, including bag fees that reached $3.5 billion in 2014, the most recent full year available, after a 10fold increase in the previous decade.

“It’s a blowout record,” Robert Mann, a former airline executive

and now analyst at R.W. Mann, said of the anticipated earnings reports. “The individual quarter earnings may exceed any prior year’s earnings, and that’s how good it’s been and how good it will be if oil prices stay low and if customers continue to be willing to pay the fares and fees the industry is charging.”

Profits in recent years followed a tumultuous decade for U.S. airlines, including wild fluctuations from terrorism, recession and mergers. Travel suffered after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and the economic collapse of 2008.

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STATE OF THE UNION

Rangel: Obama has not healed racial divide ‘Painful’ truth that hopes were too high Paul Singer USA TODAY

Forty-five years ago, Rep. Charlie Rangel skipped the first State of the Union Address of his congressional career. Boycotted, actually.

It was 1971, and the 13 members of the Congressional Black Caucus boycotted the speech be-

cause President Nixon refused to meet with the group. Today, Rangel says that Nixon’s rejection helped turn the newly formed CBC into an influential institution.

“President Nixon had more to do with gaining white and black support for the Congressional Black Caucus than we ever did,” he told USA TODAY, because most Americans felt the president should not “show contempt” for the lawmakers, no matter their race.

But as he prepared to hear the

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Rep. Rangel retires this year.

last State of the Union Address of his career — Rangel, the secondlongest-serving member of Congress, is retiring this year — the New York Democrat says he is disappointed that the nation’s first black president has not done more to heal the nation’s racial divide.

“I felt so proud that quite frankly his election exceeded every dream I ever had,” Rangel said Tuesday. “And I should not have felt that way. I should have known better, with my old age and the history of this country, to

A presidential pitch for ‘a better politics’ Last address’s theme: Future of democracy Gregory Korte @gregorykorte USA TODAY

WASHINGTON President Obama called for “a better politics” in his last State of the Union Address, saying all the other challenges the country faces can only be overcome if Americans “can have rational, constructive debates.”

“A better politics doesn’t mean we have to agree on everything.

This is a big country, with different regions and attitudes and interests. That’s one of our strengths, too,” Obama said Tuesday.

The speech contained a not-soveiled reference to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, whose campaign to “make America great again” has tapped a vein of discontent at the Obama legacy. Obama said America has seen the likes of Trump before as the country has gone through waves of immigration and periods of economic, social and political change.

“Each time, there have been those who told us to fear the future; who claimed we could slam the brakes on change, promising to restore past glory if we just got some group or idea that was threatening America under control,” Obama said. “And each time, we overcame those fears.”

Obama also defended his economic record against attacks from the right: “Anyone claiming that America’s economy is in decline is peddling fiction.”

On foreign policy, Obama rejected the notion that “our enemies (are) getting stronger and

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Kim Davis, who defied a court order on gay marriage licenses, attended the speech.

“There have been those who told us to fear the future. ... And each time, we overcame those fears.”

President Obama

America (is) getting weaker.” He said building up the Islamic State as an existential threat only plays into the hands of the terrorist group.

“As we focus on destroying ISIL, over-the-top claims that this is World War III just play into their hands,” Obama said.

“Masses of fighters on the back of pickup trucks and twisted souls plotting in apartments or garages pose an enormous danger to civilians and must be stopped. But they do not threaten our national existence. That’s the story ISIL wants to tell; that’s the kind of propaganda they use to recruit.”

Breaking with tradition, the speech was intentionally short on specific legislative proposals or executive actions. He said he hoped to work with Congress on

ANDREW P. SCOTT, USA TODAY

President Obama broke with tradition and gave a speech short on specific legislative proposals.

First lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden hug before the State of the Union speech on Tuesday night.

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know that his election did not mean the end of prejudice and bigotry in this country.

“I think that he has been a good president that’s overcome remarkable political obstacles.

But in terms of the legacy, it’s a painful thing because ... he hasn’t changed the thinking of America.”

Rangel also said he believes religious groups have failed to stand up for morality in a broad range of policy issues. “We have religious people who bless the guns that are killing people,” he said. criminal justice changes and helping people battling drug abuse. He said he would continue to work to shut down the military prison at Guantanamo Bay. He called for a “moonshot” to cure cancer, and put Vice President Biden — whose son died of brain cancer last year — “in charge of Mission Control.”

But the major themes of the speech were well above the policy prescriptions that usually characterize State of the Union Addresses. As White House Communications Director Jen Psaki told reporters, “This is not a speech for which I would expect a 25-page fact sheet.”

Instead, the anchoring theme was the future of American democracy itself.

“Our founders distributed power between states and branches of government and expected us to argue, just as they did, over the size and shape of government, over commerce and foreign relations, over the meaning of liberty and imperatives of security,” the text of the speech says. “But democracy does require basic bonds of trust between its citizens.”

Obama framed his speech around what he called “four big questions” — a faint echo of the most famous State of the Union Addresses in history, in which President Franklin Roosevelt delivered what came to be known as the “Four Freedoms” speech in 1941.

“How do we give everyone a fair shot at opportunity and security in this new economy?” Obama asked.

“How do we make technology work for us, and not against us — especially when it comes to solving urgent challenges like climate change?” Obama said innovation is in the nation’s DNA and called for technological solutions to curing cancer, slowing climate change and generating clean energy.

“How do we keep America safe and lead the world without becoming its policeman?” Obama said the world is a dangerous place, but “that’s not because of diminished American strength or some looming superpower.

“How can we make our politics reflect what’s best in us, and not what’s worst?” Obama called for an end to gerrymandering of election districts, a limit to the influence of big money in politics.

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“When politicians insult Muslims, when a mosque is vandalized or a kid bullied ... it diminishes us in the eyes of the world. It makes it harder to achieve our goals. And it betrays who we are as a country.”

Earlier, in an interview with NBC’s Today host Matt Lauer, he mocked the idea that Trump might one day be delivering a State of the Union Address as president.

“Well, I can imagine it — in a Saturday Night (Live) skit,” he said.

In his seventh State of the Union Address, Obama limited the laundry list of legislation proposals that marked his first six — an acknowledgment, perhaps, that he no longer has the political juice to get much done, especially with a Republican Congress.

Instead, his energy seemed directed at defining his legacy, defending his achievements from attack and framing the debate for those who would succeed him.

Indeed, he opened with a nod to the senators vying for presidential nominations in 2016.

For his final State of the Union, “I’m going to try to make it shorter,” he said. “I know some of you are antsy to get back to Iowa.”

He ad-libbed, “I’ve been there.”

He acknowledged the most

JACK GRUBER, USA TODAY

President Obama delivers his final State of the Union Address on Tuesday from the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol. fundamental failed promise of his 2008 campaign, that he would find a way to bridge the capital’s fierce partisanship. “It’s one of the few regrets of my presidency — that the rancor and suspicion between the parties has gotten worse instead of better,” he said.

He called for less gerrymandering of congressional districts, protecting voting rights and requiring more disclosure of the sources of political money.

Obama’s hair is grayer than it was in 2008, and Americans’ views of him have become more polarized. The two young daughters who romped on stage at the rally in Chicago’s Grant Park that election night are teenagers now.

Still, the soaring victory speech Obama delivered then and the State of the Union Address he gave Tuesday may well stand as the bookends, rhetorically speaking, of his presidency. The two speeches provide a starting point and a moment close to the finish line to consider his presidency: the successes he claims and the setbacks he acknowledges.

The address in 2008 was the first time Obama spoke as the leader not only of his party but of the nation. Tuesday night, his remarks from the House rostrum marked the last time he was guaranteed to command the country’s attention.

The seventh-year State of the

Union has been a sort of last call for two-term presidents, a prime opportunity to argue his case before history’s judgment. That is how the two presidents who preceded Obama tried to use the State of the Union Addresses they delivered at this point, heading into their final year in the Oval Office.

“History will record that, amid our differences, we acted with purpose,” George W. Bush declared in 2008, a speech defending the Iraq War that had defined his tenure and sapped his standing with the public.

“We have built a new economy,” bragged Bill Clinton, who had survived impeachment and seen his approval ratings rebound. In 2000, he seemed reluctant to relinquish the stage, giving the longest State of the Union recorded, just shy of an hour and a half. “Never before has our nation enjoyed, at once, so much prosperity and social progress with so little internal crisis and so few eternal threats.”

Obama said that during his tenure, “we recovered from the worst economic crisis in generations.” The health care system and the energy sector were overhauled, he said, and “the freedom in every state to marry the person we love” was secured, a reference to same-sex marriage.

Bush and Clinton’s experiences

after those speeches underscore the perils ahead for Obama. During the campaign, each was largely sidelined by his party’s nominee. In November, both saw the White House won by an opposition candidate who vowed to reverse some of their policies.

Perhaps that’s one reason Obama injected himself in the roiling political debate in a way neither Bush nor Clinton had done in their addresses.

The themes that Obama struck in Tuesday’s speech echoed those he had used in his election night speech eight years earlier — of big challenges, squarely met.

“Even as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime — two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century,” he said in 2008. “The road ahead will be long. ... But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.”

“The future we want — opportunity and security for our families, a rising standard of living and a sustainable, peaceful planet for our kids — all that is within reach,” he said Tuesday. “But it will only happen if we work together. It will only happen if we can have rational, constructive debates.

“It will only happen if we fix our politics.”

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NATION/WORLD Top court deals blow to Florida’s sentencing

Judges lose some death-penalty power Richard Wolf USA TODAY

The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down Florida’s system of letting judges, not juries, decide whether convicted criminals deserve the death penalty.

The 8-1 ruling is significant because Florida has about 400 prisoners on death row, second only to California — and, unlike California, it conducts executions regularly. However, most of Florida’s prisoners are not likely to be affected because their appeals have run out or their convictions were based on indisputable aggravating circumstances.

In Florida, judges can impose the death penalty even if the jury has not ruled unanimously or agreed on any aggravating circumstance. If the jury has issued a recommendation, the judge doesn’t have to follow it. No other state gives judges such discretion.

WASHINGTON

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Municipal workers walk to the site of a blast in Istanbul’s tourist hub of Sultanahmet on Tuesday. The historic district attracts tens of thousands of visitors every day to see the famed Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia.

Blast casts a pall on Turkey as tourist mecca Of 10 killed in suicide bombing, most were German visitors Kim Hjelmgaard USA TODAY

BERLIN Turkey, with its deep cultural roots dating back to the Byzantine Empire, has long been a magnet for travelers, but Tuesday’s suicide bombing in Istanbul could be a blow to its tourism.

The blast killed 10 people, most of them German visitors, and wounded 15 others. The bomber, who officials said recently arrived from Syria, targeted the historic district of Sultanahmet that attracts tens of thousands of tourists every day to see the famed Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia.

No group immediately claimed responsibility, but Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu blamed the Islamic State.

“Turkey is the top target of all terrorist groups,” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in a televised address after the bombing.

He said Turkey was “fighting against all of them (terrorist groups) equally.”

Germany and Denmark issued travel warnings Tuesday for their citizens in Turkey, urging them to avoid large public gatherings as well as tourist attractions in Istanbul and other big cities. Germany’s foreign ministry said more attacks were expected.

The U.S. State Department is-

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Members of the Turkish medical association TTB offer flowers in Sultanahmet on Tuesday to honor the bombing victims.

“Turkey is the top target of all terrorist groups.”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

sued a similar advisory in September that Americans in Turkey “should be alert to the potential for violence.”

Earl Starkey of New Yorkbased Protravel International, which helps plan trips to Istanbul, said the attack could have a short-run effect on tourism there.

“We live in a world where anything can happen anywhere,” he said. “People have short memories, but this is the first time tourists have been targeted in Turkey, so we will have to see how they will react. It is too new to have had cancellations.”

Karen Sefer, president of Sea

Song Tours, which is based in Turkey and organizes tours in Istanbul, said the location of the attack in an area frequented by tourists was shocking.

“There will be many clients who will continue their travels as planned and others that may postpone their travels,” she said.

Simon Calder, travel editor for Britain’s Independent newspaper, wrote that Istanbul’s tourist industry would suffer not just with visitors from Europe and other Western countries but also with tourists from the Arab world.

“The attack will undoubtedly have an impact on holidaymakers’ summer plans,” Calder wrote.

“Cruise lines may also adjust their schedules to cut down on time in the city.”

Ships from popular American cruise lines generally don’t go to

Istanbul this time of year. It’s a popular summer stop, but companies reposition ships to warmweather spots in the winter.

Turkey drew 40 million visitors in 2014, up 5% from 2013, Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism said. Istanbul itself attracted almost 13 million tourists last year, according to the Global Destinations Cities Index, a benchmark compiled by MasterCard.

The index ranks Istanbul in fifth place as a tourist attraction, just ahead of New York and behind Dubai, Paris, Bangkok and London. The MasterCard study had projected that Istanbul could overtake Paris in four years to become Europe’s second-most visited city.

That growth rate comes amid myriad security threats that Turkey faces.

The Islamic State was behind at least three attacks in the nation in 2015, including an October suicide bombing at a peace rally in the capital Ankara that killed more than 100 people.

Turkish security forces are also locked in a decades-old conflict with Kurdish militant groups battling for greater autonomy for the minority Kurds.

The country is also under pressure as it hosts more than 2 million refugees from neighboring Syria and serves as the main gateway for Syrians and other migrants trying to reach Europe.

Contributing: Nancy Trejos in New York; Gene Sloan in Moorestown, N.J.

IN BRIEF U.S.-LED COALITION BLOWS UP ISIL CASH DEPOT IN IRAQ

Airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition blew up a warehouse in Iraq where the Islamic State had stored millions of dollars in cash, the U.S. military disclosed Tuesday.

Coalition aircraft targeted a “cash distribution center” near Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, which is under control of the extremist group, the U.S military said in a daily report on details of airstrikes.

The coalition struck the facility Monday as part of intensified efforts to destroy funding sources of the Islamic State, also known as ISIL or ISIS. A senior Defense official said the coalition has targeted similar facilities in the past.

The official, who is not authorized to discuss the strikes publicly, said coalition aircraft dropped two 2,000-pound bombs on the building.

— Jim Michaels ‘AFFLUENZA’ TEEN’S MOM RELEASED FROM JAIL

The mother of a Texas teen — known for his “affluenza” defense when he was given probation for killing four people in a 2013 drunken-driving crash — was released from a Texas jail Tuesday

A DESPERATE SEARCH

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Syrians search for victims Tuesday amid the rubble of a destroyed building following airstrikes in the village of Deir alAsafir, on the outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus. wearing an ankle monitor.

Tonya Couch posted her reduced bond Monday after a judge reduced it from $1 million to $75,000.

She has been held at the Tarrant County (Texas) Jail since agreeing to leave Mexico and then California to face charges in Texas. She’s charged with hindering apprehension of a felon, her

son, Ethan Couch. The Class C felony normally carries a bond closer to $10,000.

— Jim Douglas, WFAA-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth U.S. WOMAN KILLED IN ITALY WAS STRANGLED

An American woman found dead in her Italian apartment was

strangled, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

Ashley Olsen, 35, an artist from Summer Haven, Fla., was found dead in her apartment in Florence on Saturday. Police are investigating it as a homicide.

Prosecutor Giuseppe Creazzo said an autopsy Monday found that Olsen, who lived in the city for about three years, was strangled with an object such as a rope.

He said more time is needed to determine the time of death, the Associated Press reported.

Creazzo also said tests will determine whether she was sexually assaulted, according to the Firenze Post.

Olsen’s boyfriend found her body on her bed after not hearing from her for two days following an argument. He entered the apartment with the help of the property’s owner, Italian media reported.

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The Supreme Court ruling was a setback for proponents of capital punishment.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote the decision for the nearly unanimous court, with Justice Samuel Alito dissenting. “We hold this sentencing scheme unconstitutional,” Sotomayor said. “The Sixth Amendment requires a jury, not a judge, to find each fact necessary to impose a sentence of death. A jury’s mere recommendation is not enough.”

Alito disagreed, contending that past Supreme Court rulings allow judges to establish the facts leading to a death sentence. Even so, he said, “under the Florida system, the jury plays a critically important role.”

The ruling in the case brought by death row prisoner Timothy Hurst won’t affect other states, where juries have considerably more power and their verdicts must be unanimous. Still, it’s a setback for proponents of capital punishment nationally at a time when the Supreme Court is hearing many such cases — and could ultimately rule on whether the death penalty itself violates the Constitution.

The high court ruled in 2002 that juries, not judges, must determine whether facts exist to warrant a death sentence. In Hurst’s case, the jury decided 7-5 that the murder was heinous.

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MONEYLINE CHINA’S WANDA BUYS FILM STUDIO FOR $3.5B Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group on Tuesday said it is buying Legendary Entertainment, the U.S. studio behind “Jurassic World” and “Godzilla,” for $3.5 billion. Wanda Group chairman Wang Jianlin — China’s richest man according to “Forbes” — said Wanda will help Legendary increase its opportunities in China. Legendary founder Thomas Tull will remain as the firm’s chairman and CEO. U.S., CALIFORNIA REJECT VW’S PROPOSED FIX U.S. and California regulators rejected Volkswagen’s proposed fix for most of the vehicles involved in its emissions scandal.

The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board, known as CARB, said independently that they had rejected the automaker’s recall proposal for 2-liter diesel cars. The move comes a day before VW CEO Matthias Mueller is set to meet with EPA administrator Gina McCarthy to discuss the potential fix.

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AIRBUS DELIVERS RECORD 635 AIRCRAFT IN 2015 Airbus, the French plane-manufacturing rival to Boeing, reported Tuesday that it delivered a company record 635 aircraft last year to 85 customers. Airbus said the total represented its 13th year of gains. “This commercial and industry performance unequivocally proves that global demand for our aircraft has remained resilient,” said Fabrice Bregier, CEO of Airbus, which is based in Toulouse, France.

FITBIT SHARES FAIL TO RISE BACK ABOVE IPO PRICE Shares of Fitbit dipped below $20 on Monday for the first time since the maker of fitness trackers launched its IPO last July.

Tuesday, they rose 4.1% but still didn’t break the $20 mark, closing at $19.63. The big reason for Fitbit’s new year slump is the announcement of a smartwatch, Fitbit Blaze, which will launch in March for $199.99. “The price point may prove to be too high for a device that will not offer access to third-party apps, unlike other smartwatches,” S&P Capital IQ analyst Angelo Zino said in a note to investors sent after Blaze’s reveal.

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Plummeting prices spark profit implosion, feelings of empathy Matt Krantz @mattkrantz USA TODAY

There aren’t many people who feel bad for oil companies. But the implosion in oil prices — which briefly pushed the price of crude below $30 a barrel Tuesday for the first time since 2003 — is causing a profit decline that almost invokes pity.

Companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 energy sector are expected to lose a collective $28.8 billion this calendar year, down from $95.4 billion in net income earned during the industry’s bonanza year of 2008, according to a USA TODAY analysis of data from S&P Capital IQ. That’s a $124 billion swing against energy companies — and one you’re probably enjoying at the pump. The analysis includes only the 36 S&P 500 energy companies that reported net income in 2008.

It doesn’t take much sleuthing to understand why energy companies’ profits have disappeared.

The world is awash in oil, and that’s swamping demand for crude to the point of driving prices to rock-bottom levels. The price of oil on Tuesday dropped another 4% to $30.44 a barrel and has plummeted almost 19% in seven trading days this year.

The price of oil is down 79% from the 20-year high hit in July 2008 at $145.29, which created record gasoline prices at the pump. The fallout is hitting energy companies hard. Energy sector earnings are expected to fall 69% during the fourth quarter, making it the worst performing sector of the 10, according to S&P Capital IQ. Just during the fourth quarter, energy companies’ profits are expected to contract to $5.4 billion, down 90% from what they collected in 2008.

These companies’ cash and short-term investments are tak-

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SAN FRANCISCO Data points are accumulating that Janet Yellen’s Federal Reserve mistimed its shift in monetary policy.

Combined with a slowdown in China, December’s quarter-point rate-hike is helping torpedo tech shares. And last week’s historic first-week plunge in stock prices was only one of a raft of leading indicators pointing to a global slowdown.

Friday, a drawdown in business inventories caused economists to cut their U.S. fourth-quarter growth estimates.

The consensus among economists tracked by Moody’s Analytics fell by 200 basis points, to a quite-modest 1.2%.

Barclays slashed its forecast the most, by 400 basis points, to 0.7% from 1.1%, and Morgan Stanley also went bearish, cutting its fourth-quarter number 200 basis points, to an anemic 0.1% growth.

All this after the Fed raised its intra-bank lending rate for the first time in half a decade, to choke off what it saw as inflationary U.S. wage pressures.

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The price of oil is down 79% from the 20-year high hit in July 2008 at $145.29. ing a hit, too, and are likely to fall 17% to roughly $68 billion.

Falling oil prices are taxing the energy patch unlike any time in recent history. Take the situation at the S&P’s 500 biggest energy company: Exxon Mobil. The company is expected to report net income of $16.3 billion in calendar 2015, down 64% from the $45.2 billion the company reported as net income in 2008. During the quarter, analysts expect the company to report net income of

$3.1 billion, down 79% from the $14.8 billion the company earned in 2008.

At least Exxon is still making money due to its diversified operations. Oil exploration companies are feeling even bigger pain because they live or die by extracting oil and getting enough to pay their high capital costs.

Shares of Chesapeake Energy, an oil explorer, has seen its shares drop 94% from the day oil peaked in 2008. The company is expect-

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ed to post a loss of $13.1 billion for 2015, down from the $604 million profit it made in 2008. For the quarter, Chesapeake Energy is expected to report a loss of $184 million, down from the $3.3 billion profit it earned in the third quarter of 2008.

And in a sign of the human toll, BP on Tuesday said it plans to slash more than 4,000 jobs during the next two years because of plummeting oil prices.

Fed, Yellen may need MetLife to separate to hit ‘pause’ button U.S. retail business

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agree, at least enough to matter, as prices on medium-term U.S. Treasuries rallied to a two-month high Friday, driving down yields.

In a rising-rate environment, those rates usually would be headed in the other direction.

Yet the Fed has been telegraphing a certain rate hike since the summer, which means investors may have erred in their assessment of when the Fed’s medicine would dampen growth.

The market move quite likely means bond traders think the Fed’s rate hike may need to be followed immediately by a “pause,” or a steady-rate environment.

The back-and-forth is not reassuring during a quarter when profits for the S&P 500 are expected to fall 7.3%, year-overyear, according to Zacks, with tech-sector profits falling 1.4%.

Yellen and her colleagues may soon be forced into the same about-face as their counterparts at the International Monetary Fund. The IMF, during the last nine months, first raised then lowered its global economic growth forecast.

The source of the confusion here is China, where economists in Shanghai have been zigging, then zagging.

Wrong or not, don’t fight the Fed. When uncertainty rises, as it is this month, the riskiest assets that depend on the fastest growth assumptions — as tech shares do — suffer the most.

What happened last week suggests the Nasdaq is heading for more-damaging bear-market territory, which means cash may very well be the tech investors’ best friend at the start of 2016.

Risk of increased capital requirements spurs move

recting capital to businesses where we can achieve a clear competitive advantage and deliver a differentiated value proposiKevin McCoy tion for customers,” he said. “This @kmccoynyc analysis considers the regulatory USA TODAY and economic environment in each market where we do busiNEW YORK MetLife plans to purness. We have concluded that an new company sue a separation of its U.S. retail independent business, the insurance giant an- would be able to compete more nounced Tuesday, sending the effectively and generate stronger firm’s shares sharply higher in af- returns for shareholders.”

The company’s U.S. retail busiter-hours trading.

The New York-headquartered ness is part of a company the fedcompany’s stock jumped 6.9% to eral Financial Stability Oversight $44.90 after ending the day’s reg- Council has designated as a Sysular trading session up fractional- temically Important Financial Institution. The ly at $41.99. designation carMetLife said ries risks of the separation higher capital replan, spurred in quirements that part by the risk could put the diof increased vision “at a sigcapital requirenificant compments for the etitive disadbusiness, could vantage,” Kaninvolve a spinAARON FITZGERALD, METLIFE darian said. off, a sale or a MetLife has public stock offering for a unit that has been the appealed the designation and becompany’s most publicly well- lieves it was incorrect. However, Kandarian said the risk of being known division.

The U.S. retail division, which required to hold higher levels of offers life insurance coverage and capital than competitors “conother financial products to fam- tributed to our decision to pursue ilies and individuals across the the separation of the business.”

The plan would include Metnation, accounted for 20% of MetLife’s operating earnings as of Life Insurance Company USA, General American Life Insurance Sept. 30, 2015, the company said.

MetLife President and CEO Company, Metropolitan Tower Steven Kandarian characterized Life Insurance Company and sevthe decision in a statement issued eral subsidiaries. Other MetLife with the announcement as a stra- businesses — including Group, tegic plan to increase long-term Voluntary and Worksite Benefits, Corporate Benefit Funding, and investor value.

“MetLife has been evaluating Europe, the Middle East and Afriopportunities to increase sustain- ca — would remain a part of the able cash generation and is di- parent company.

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

You know markets are crazy volatile when it’s hard to take your eyes off the stock ticker running along the bottom of your favorite cable business channel or stock “watch list” visible on your TV, PC or mobile phone.

But, sadly, with markets off to a dreary start in 2016 — and nobody really knowing where prices are headed next — watching the market 24/7 becomes a way of life for many investors. Indeed, investors are watching their money very closely. They’re on the lookout for the next shoe to drop — or oil price drop, or Dow triple-digit point drop, or any other asset they own dropping in value.

Markets, when they are gyrating wildly and giving off distress

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

signals, can put investors in an anxious state for days, weeks or as long as the uncertainty and financial pain persists.

Despite the fact investing is a long-term game, sometimes the short game (just like golf ) gets magnified exponentially. Money angst can’t accurately be described as free-floating anxiety, because the cause is known: Investors’ nerves are frayed because their money is on the line and at the mercy of many 5-day avg.:millions -4.18of other global6-month investors avg.:deciding -14.43 whether to hit the buy or sellAAPL butLargest holding: ton simultaneously.

Most bought: NFLX So here’s Most somesold: advice: Watch DAL the market’s ups and downs like you would the play-by-play of your favorite sports team. But remember, a tough loss one day doesn’t rule out a winning day the next. Stay calm, stay patient, keep it together.

Stocks don’t stay down forever.

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CLOSE: 16,516.22 PREV. CLOSE: 16,398.57 RANGE: 16,322.07-16,591.35

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CHANGE: +1.0% YTD: -321.49 YTD % CHG: -6.4%

CLOSE: 4,685.92 PREV. CLOSE: 4,637.99 RANGE: 4,618.03-4,714.80

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CLOSE: 1,938.68 PREV. CLOSE: 1,923.67 RANGE: 1,914.35-1,947.38

RUSSELL 2000 INDEX

CHANGE: +.3% YTD: -91.19 YTD % CHG: -8.0%

CLOSE: 1,044.70 PREV. CLOSE: 1,041.90 RANGE: 1,028.14-1,056.92

S&P 500’S BIGGEST GAINERS/LOSERS GAINERS

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Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Keeps forecast despite flooding, jumps early.

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+6.3

-.6

+7.24

+5.6

-2.8

Medtronic (MDT) 76.44 +3.44 Share buyback may result in stronger earnings growth.

+4.7

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Campbell Soup (CPB) 53.48 +2.08 Will be first to label products that contain GMOs.

+4.0

+1.8

Aetna (AET) Shares up following optimistic 2016 forecast.

+3.9

+1.0

+3.9

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Anthem (ANTM) Insurer rallies on 2016 forecasts.

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109.15 +4.08 +.66

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Tesoro (TSO) Climbs after earnings call announcement.

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-2.15

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Southwestern Energy (SWN) Sees success in new shale, rating downgraded.

5.94

-.60

-9.2

-16.5

Alcoa (AA) Finds new 52-week low after analyst downgrade.

7.28

-.72

-9.0

-26.2

Range Resources (RRC) Price target reduced at Cowen.

23.25

-1.72

-6.9

-5.5

Tenet Healthcare (THC) Patient volume decreases, loses early jump.

24.23

-1.55

-6.0

-20.0

GameStop (GME) Reports drop in new software sales.

27.88

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Hess (HES) Extends losing streak on weak oil prices.

39.60

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Devon Energy (DVN) Shares dip as oil prices plunge.

25.72

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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Nears record low after weak China forecast.

4.11

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Marathon Oil (MRO) Rating cut to equal weight at Morgan Stanley.

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Ross Stores (ROST) Jumps early and makes up loss on weak sector.

Company (ticker symbol)

Williams Companies (WMB) Hits year’s low after downgrade at Fitch.

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The coffee company is set to open 500 new stores in China in 2016, $80 Price: $59.46 pushing it toward a goal of operatChg: $1.64 ing at least 3,400 locations there by % chg: 2.8% Day’s high/low: 2019 and affirming the key role $50 China is playing in its growth.

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Alcoa

Late Monday, the aluminum giant reported mixed fourth-quarter results. Alcoa suffered a loss because of one-time restructuring charges and sagging aluminum prices amid weak demand.

Price: $7.28 Chg: -$0.72 % chg: -9.0% Day’s high/low: $8.02/$7.10

The maker of headphones, ear buds and speakers late Monday warned that its fourth-quarter revenue will only be up slightly from a year ago because of disappointing holiday sales.

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Chg. +1.38 +0.33 +1.37 +0.32 +1.37 +1.07 +0.05 +0.27 +0.06 +0.12

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Close 193.66 2.23 9.17 22.91 22.30 29.56 21.98 13.61 103.71 105.54

Chg. +1.55 -0.08 -0.08 -1.11 +0.17 +0.06 +0.98 -0.31 +0.31 +1.21

% Chg %YTD +0.8% -5.0% -3.5% -43.5% -0.9% -16.6% -4.6% +14.0% +0.8% -6.4% +0.2% -8.2% +4.7% -14.8% -2.2% -0.8% +0.3% -7.9% +1.2% -5.6%

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Type 30 yr. fixed 15 yr. fixed 1 yr. ARM 5/1 ARM

Close 6 mo ago 3.50% 3.25% 0.36% 0.13% 0.19% 0.01% 1.54% 1.66% 2.11% 2.40%

Close 6 mo ago 3.83% 4.21% 2.95% 3.17% 2.85% 2.70% 3.14% 3.24%

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Cattle (lb.)

1.32 1.32 Corn (bushel) 3.57 3.52 Gold (troy oz.)

1,085.60 1,096.50 Hogs, lean (lb.) .62 .60 Natural Gas (Btu.) 2.26 2.40 Oil, heating (gal.) .99 1.01 Oil, lt. swt. crude (bar.)

30.44 31.41 Silver (troy oz.)

13.74 13.86 Soybeans (bushel) 8.91 8.81 Wheat (bushel) 4.81 4.69

Chg. unch. +0.05 -10.90 +0.02 -0.14 -0.02 -0.97 -0.12 +0.10 +0.12

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% YTD -3.1% -0.6% +2.4% +3.5% -3.4% -10.1% -17.8% -0.3% +2.2% +2.4%

FOREIGN CURRENCIES Currency per dollar British pound Canadian dollar Chinese yuan Euro Japanese yen Mexican peso

Close .6928 1.4273 6.5727 .9211 117.58 17.8794

Prev. .6873 1.4221 6.5689 .9199 117.53 17.9635

6 mo. ago .6450 1.2691 6.2017 .8986 122.83 15.7144

Yr. ago .6588 1.1956 6.2105 .8446 118.32 14.6470

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Celgene (CELG) Misses earnings, but outlook not affected.

St. Jude Medical (STJ) Expected to continue to gain market share.

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Boston Scientific (BSX) 17.79 Cost cuts, new products; earnings expected to rise 15%.

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Chances are, oil stocks won’t slip you up

Q: Am I overexposed to energy stocks?

Matt Krantz

mkrantz@usatoday.com USA TODAY

A: It’s getting expensive to own energy stocks. But if you have a diversified portfolio, your exposure isn’t too much of a concern.

Energy stocks have turned radioactive on Wall Street. The Energy Select Sector SPDR exchange-traded fund, which owns a basket of large energy stocks, has lost a quarter of its value over the past 12 months.

Meanwhile, profits in the energy sector continue to plunge along with the drop in the price of oil. Energy companies are expected to post 69% lower adjusted profit in the fourth quarter, S&P Capital IQ says.

The price of oil has dropped to levels not seen since 2003. If you loaded up on shares of oil exploration stocks, then you’re hurting big time. Shares of Chesapeake Energy, for instance, are down 77% over the past year.

But for most investors — who own the diversified Standard & Poor’s 500 index — the exposure to energy isn’t nearly as catastrophic. Energy stocks only account for 6.2% of the S&P 500, Morningstar says. Compare that weight with the 17.9%, 15% and 15% weightings, respectively, of stocks in the technology, health care and financial services sectors.

The energy crash hurts investors, but not as badly as you might think.

The upside to the market’s downside: lower price-to-earnings ratio Adam Shell @adamshell USA TODAY

Thanks to the steep downdraft to kick off 2016 on Wall Street, the U.S. stock market is a lot less frothy than it was when the year began.

Indeed, the price-to-earnings (P-E) ratio of the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, a common valuation metric used by Wall Street pros to gauge how pricey the stock market is based on longterm norms, has contracted sharply in the opening trading

days of the new year.

The broad U.S. stock index is currently trading at 15.3 times its expected earnings for the next four quarters, according to earnings-tracker Thomson Reuters.

That’s well below the much richer P-E ratio of 16.9 on Dec. 31 — and just a shade above the long-term earnings multiple of 14.6.

Indeed, if there’s an upside to the dreary start to the year on Wall Street it is that stocks are far less expensive than they were just seven trading days ago.

Stocks are also still very attractive given the low yields on longterm U.S. government bonds. The

10-year Treasury note currently yields 2.11% — below the 2.29% yield on Dec. 16 when the Fed hiked short-term interest rates a quarter point, its first rate increase in nearly a decade.

“The rapid downward re-rating of forward P-Es has certainly made many stocks cheaper and possibly more attractive,” Edward Yardeni, chief investment strategist at Yardeni Research told clients in a research note before Tuesday’s opening bell.

What’s more, the lower valuation level could provide a buffer, of sorts, for a stock market that is being spooked by fears of a much

deeper-than-expected economic slowdown in China, an ongoing rout in oil and uncertainty over how coming interest rates from the Federal Reserve will affect U.S. growth.

“The current very strong relative attractiveness of stocks vs. bonds puts a safety net under how far equities can fall,” says Donald Luskin, chief investment officer at TrendMacro. “There’s a natural hedge here. More panic in China should drive long-term bond yields lower as a safe-haven play, and that would make stocks look even more attractive on a relative basis.”

PRICEY STOCKS GET LESS PRICEY The big sell-off to start 2016 has brought stock valuations down to more normal levels.

Forward four-quarter P-E ratios for S&P 500: Date Jan. 8, 2016 Dec. 31, 2015 Oct. 1, 2015 July 1, 2015 April 1, 2015 Long-term avg.

Forward P-E 15.3 16.9 15.7 17.0 17.3

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LIFELINE HOW WAS YOUR DAY? GOOD DAY JAMES CORDEN The CBS latenight host is lining up some big guests for his popular celebrity singalong segment ‘Carpool AFP/GETTY IMAGES Karaoke,’ the network has revealed. Among them: fellow Brits Adele and Elton John.

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GOOD DAY KENDRICK LAMAR That’s a long way from Compton!

A new PSA for the National Mentoring Partnership features the California rapper visiting President Obama at the White House.

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You have every right to be offended. Just don’t cry when no one cares - Ricky Gervais, @rickygervais Samuel Jackson is upset that I foolishly forgot to mention the brilliant Ryan Coogler and MB Jordan he is right I owe them everything - Sylvester Stallone, @TheStyStallone A Cinematic Hypothesis: The more Film Festivals that a movie wins, the fewer guns, chase scenes, & explosions it contains. Neil deGrasse Tyson, @neiltyson

THEY SAID WHAT? THE STARS’ BEST QUOTES “Just a very short while ago (Marvel chief) Kevin Feige and I were talking about a cameo role in ‘Guardians Vol. 2,’ and he brought up WIREIMAGE Bowie’s name.

I told him nothing in the world would make me happier, but I heard from common friends he wasn’t doing well. We heard back that he was OK and it could potentially happen. Who knows what that was about?”

— ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 2’ director James Gunn on David Bowie, who died Sunday

GOES WARRIOR FOR ‘13 HOURS’ His former Navy SEAL is a long, ripped way from that guy in ‘The Office’

IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY WHO’S CELEBRATING TODAY? Liam Hemsworth is 26.

Orlando Bloom is 39.

Patrick Dempsey is 50.

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In the first moments of 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, a bearded and buff John Krasinski steps into an SUV and is immediately handed a SIG Sauer pistol, which he cracks open to check that it is loaded.

It’s a clear signal that we are very far from Krasinski’s beloved character Jim Halpert, who smirked his way through 187 episodes of petty politics and paper cuts in TV’s The Office.

Even Krasinski, 36, knows his role as former Navy SEAL Jack Silva is a jolt to the system.

“When people hear that Jim from The Office was cast in this role, they have a certain sense of wondering how that’s going to be,” Krasinski says. “And they are probably going to be a little confused.

“I’m not going to deny it’s a big change — it’s a big change for me.

But I always follow a good story.”

13 Hours (in theaters Friday) is just that, the boots-on-theground account of the 2012 terrorist attack at the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, which killed U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens. Krasinski’s Silva (a real person with a changed name) was part of a security team of CIA contractors who defended the compound during the attack.

When Krasinski heard about the role, he knew he would be a long shot. He had to audition hard and was told that Michael Bay might not even watch his

tape.

“The likelihood of me getting the role then was very low. (Bay) was talking about other actors from the beginning,” Krasinski says. “I heard that when my name was brought up to certain people higher up, they thought it was interesting but not necessarily the right thing.”

The next thing the father of one knew (he has a toddler, Hazel, with wife Emily Blunt), he went from no chance to landing the role of the conflicted soldier with two daughters at home. Krasinski was charged with capturing Silva’s human side and the fighter side.

“People are going to be so shocked and surprised by this performance,” says James Badge Dale, who stars as a former Navy SEAL working with Silva.

Krasinski transformed to a shredded warrior with the same personal trainer who put Bradley Cooper into fighting shape for American Sniper. Ten weeks of

day and said, ‘Who the hell is this handsome guy trying to rob us?’ ” Krasinski says.

Military training helped him realistically wield his SIG and M4 firearms. Krasinski insists he aimed to explore the heroics of those on the ground without delving into the overt politics of the post-attack fallout.

“Jack was a true gentlemen who told me, ‘Ask any questions, because I want to get this story out, and I want it told right,’ ” Krasinski says. “That was a powerful engine.”

Jack Silva (Krasinski) is on a mission in Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.

“I got out of the shower one day and said, ‘Who the hell is this handsome guy trying to rob us?’ ” On his physical transformation for the role

grueling twice-a-day workouts paid off with a realistic buffness, not to mention the cover of Men’s Health.

“I got out of the shower one

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Thursday’s the day: Nominations will be announced for the Academy Awards, to be given out Feb. 28.

A look at locks, contenders and sleepers in the major Oscar categories:

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Locks: After their Golden Globe

wins, The Revenant and The Martian are in. Even though they suffered losses Sunday, Spotlight is still a critical darling, and there’s enthusiasm for the star power of The Big Short. Expect Carol and Brooklyn to also be in the mix of an expanded field.

Contenders: Room is powered by best-actress favorite Brie Larson; Bridge of Spies has Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks in its favor.

With so many well-regarded box office hits, Straight Outta Compton, Mad Max: Fury Road and/or Creed may sneak in as well.

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Jacob Tremblay and Brie Larson take quiet time in Room.

Sleeper: Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It could earn a place for being the biggest movie of all time — like Titanic and Avatar before it.

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Locks: Larson is the front-runner, so she’s in, as is fellow Globe winner Jennifer Lawrence (Joy) and Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn).

Contenders: When Cate Blanchett (Carol) is around, it’s hard to imagine she won’t be there.

Charlotte Rampling impressed in 45 Years — plus, this could be a way to honor a veteran actress without an Oscar nod to her name. And Alicia Vikander outshined Eddie Redmayne at times in The Danish Girl, though the motion picture academy could put her in the supporting category.

Sleeper: Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road). All she did was pretty much redefine the female action hero in movies. No biggie.

ly seems to be the year for Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant) to win the Oscar. Matt Damon (The 20TH CENTURY FOX Martian) also Leonardo watched his DiCaprio goes into the stock fly high with a Globe wild in The win.

Revenant.

Contenders:

Redmayne will most likely get his second consecutive nomination, enough people saw Michael Fassbender in Steve Jobs to get him in there, and Bryan Cranston (Trumbo) starred in a movie about the movies. And Johnny Depp (Black Mass) isn’t out of contention for his work as Whitey Bulger.

Sleeper: Michael B. Jordan (Creed). A powerful performance from one of the more gifted young actors today, and a nod that would be a crowd-pleaser.

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WEST VIRGINIA 74, KANSAS 63

Taken by storm

Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photos

KANSAS UNIVERSITY COACH BILL SELF, LEFT, AND PLAYERS ON THE JAYHAWKS’ BENCH watch the closing minutes of their 74-63 loss to West Virginia on Tuesday in Morgantown, W.Va. IN TOP PHOTO, A WVU CHEERLEADER RIDES A WAVE of fans who took to the court in celebration.

Mountaineers skate past top-ranked KU

By Gary Bedore gbedore@ljworld.com

Morgantown, W.Va. — Sparsely populated at the start of Tuesday’s West Virginia-Kansas University basketball game because of a snowstorm that turned major highways into skating rinks, WVU Coliseum was close to full by the end of the Mountaineers’ 74-63 victory over the Jayhawks.

The perseverance on the roads paid off for the WVU fans, who witnessed history as their No. 11-ranked Mountaineers (15-1, 4-0) beat a No. 1-ranked team in Morgantown for the first time since 1983, when UNLV fell to the home team, 87-78.

WVU also took over first place in the Big 12 Conference as the Jayhawks (14-2) Please see KANSAS, page 4C

MORE PIX n For more pictures from Kansas University’s 74-63 loss in Morgantown, W.Va., please go to www. kusports. com/ku bball11216

WVU makes a statement Morgantown, W.Va. — There are half a dozen things you could point to that help explain Kansas University’s 74-63 loss to West Virginia on Tuesday night at WVU Coliseum, but, for my money, none of them was worth the cost of Bob Huggins’ wardrobe.

From awful weather outside and two long trips in the last two games (Texas Tech and WVU), to the Mountaineers’ tenacious defense — remember, they dub

Uneven FSHS boys overwhelm Pioneers

By Bobby Nightengale bnightengale@ljworld.com

Free State High’s boys basketball team looked unstoppable for stretches against Leavenworth on Tuesday and not-so-good for other stretches.

“The story of the year so far,” Free State boys basketball coach Sam Stroh said with a laugh after his team cruised to a 48-34 victory at FSHS. The Firebirds made their first four shots and jumped to a 10-2 lead in the first 41⁄2 min-

utes. Senior forward Chrision Wilburn scored six of those points, receiving passes in the paint from senior guard Hunter Gudde and senior point guard Kristian Rawls for uncontested layups.

Then the Pioneers (1-6) held the Firebirds scoreless for the final 3:35 of the first quarter and scored on three straight possessions.

“Our start was great,” Sam Goodwin/Special to the Journal-World Stroh said. “We talked about the first four minutes and FREE STATE HIGH FORWARD CAMERON CLARK, LEFT, GETS TANGLED with a Leavenworth bringing some energy.” defender in the Firebirds’ 48-34 victory on Please see FSHS BOYS, page 3C Tuesday at FSHS.

Matt Tait mtait@ljworld.com

themselves Press Virginia — and superior desire, any of those would be good enough reasons for elite athletes who like making excuses.

The Jayhawks aren’t, and the bottom line is this team simply did not play like the No. 1 team in the nation on Tuesday. Maybe not even top 25.

The Mountaineers (15-1 overall, 4-0 Big 12) not only outplayed the Jayhawks, they also carried themselves like a bunch of street legends who knew they were better. And the way this one went, you’d be Please see TAIT, page 5C

Lawrence High girls fall to Vikes in OT

By Tom Keegan Twitter: @TomKeeganLJW

The Lawrence High girls basketball team executed aggressively and masterfully to draw Shawnee Mission West star Kenzie Loe into foul trouble and did more of the same to take advantage of her absence.

But once Loe returned to stay, she showed why she was targeted for foul trouble and led her team to a 5856 overtime victory against the Lions on Tuesday in the Jungle.

LHS showed its youth in trying to close out the Vikings at the end of regulation and in the overtime period by rushing shots when patience was the right play and at other times passing up shots that were there for the taking. In the end, the Lions (4-5) couldn’t stop Loe, who scored a game-high 27 points on an assortment of perimeter jumpers, short bank shots and swished free throws.

“She’s tough,” LHS coach Please see LHS GIRLS, page 3C

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TWO-DAY

• Coverage of the Kansas women’s game with Texas • A look back at KU’s loss at West Virginia

SPORTS CALENDAR

KANSAS UNIVERSITY TODAY • Women’s basketball vs. Texas, 7 p.m.

NBA roundup

BRIEFLY NFL

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• Boys swimming at FSHS

EASTERN CONFERENCE SOUTH107 Invitational, 3:30 p.m.

Cavaliers 110, Mavericks AL EAST Division WEST Atlantic Houston — The St. Louis • Bowling at FSHS quad, 3 p.m.

Dallas — LeBron James had

W L Pct GB Rams are moving back to Los Toronto 24 15 .615 — 27 points and the go-ahead layNew York 20 20 .500 4½ Angeles, and the San Diego CharTarik Black, L.A. Lakers AL EAST up in overtime, Kyrie Irving Boston 19 19 .500 4½ HASKELL gers will have the option to join Did not play (coach’s decision) Brooklyn 10 28 .263 13½ added 22 points and some big AL CENTRAL TODAY Philadelphia 4 36 .100 20½ them in a compromise approved three-pointers, and Cleveland Southeast Division

by NFL owners Tuesday night.

Mario Chalmers, Memphis • Women’s basketball at Sterling,

W L Pct GB extended its winning streak to The Oakland Raiders, who Min: 41. Pts: 10. Reb: 3. Ast: 9.

Atlanta 23 15 .605 — 5:30 p.m. eight games on Tuesday night.

AL CENTRAL Miami 22 16 .579 1 also wanted to move to the area, Orlando 20 18 .526 3 James’ layup with a minute could take the Chargers’ spot if Nick Collison, Oklahoma City ALWashington WEST 17 19 .472 5 left in overtime pushed the Charlotte 17 20 .459 5½ SPORTS ON TV they stay in San Diego, CommisMin: 10. Pts: 0. Reb: 0. Ast: 0.

Cavs ahead 106-105. After an Central Division sioner Roger Goodell said.

W L Pct GB attempted three by Deron WilTODAY Cleveland 26 9 .743 — The Chargers and Raiders Kirk Hinrich, Chicago AL WEST liams rattled out for Dallas, IrChicago 22 15 .595 5 wanted to share a new stadium College Basketball Time Net Cable Min: 12. Pts: 0. Reb: 3. Ast: 9.

Indiana 22 16 .579 5½ ving beat the shot clock with a in Carson, California, and the Detroit 21 17 .553 6½ KU v. W.Va. replay 6 a.m. ESPNU 35, 235 three-pointer from the top of Milwaukee 16 24 .400 12½ Rams wanted to move to nearby Sasha Kaun, Cleveland WESTERN CONFERENCE SMU v. E. Carolina 5:15p.m. ESPNN 140,231 the key.

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Inglewood, but neither option got Southwest Division Did not play (coach’s decision) Rutgers v.

Ohio St. 5:30p.m. BTN 147,237 Cleveland never led until Ir W L Pct GB the 24 votes needed for approvSan Antonio 34 6 .850 — ving made a three-pointer with G’town v. St. John’s 5:30p.m. FS1 150,227 al. After a day of negotiations in Dallas 22 16 .579 11 Marcus Morris, Detroit 10 minutes left in regulation to Duke v. Clemson 6 p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 Memphis 21 19 staff; .525 Houston, the owners approved AFC TEAM LOGOS 081312: Helmet and team logos for the AFC teams; various sizes; stand-alone; ETA135 p.m.

Min: 28.

Pts: 4.

Reb: 5.

Ast: 3. make it 75-74. That was the first Houston 20 19 .513 13½ Houston v. Cincinnati 6 p.m. ESPNU 35, 235 the St. Louis move 30-2, with New Orleans 11 26 .297 21½ of nine lead changes over a span Bradley v. Loy.-Chicago 6 p.m. FSN 36, 236 Northwest Division a first option for San Diego to Markieff Morris, Phoenix of less than four minutes that Ir W L Pct GB TCU v. Baylor 7:15p.m. ESPNN 140,231 share the $1.8 billion stadium Min: 27. Pts: 16. Reb: 9. Ast: 1.

Oklahoma City 27 12 .692 — ving capped with another three Penn St. v. Purdue 7:30p.m. BTN 147,237 Rams owner Stan Kroenke is Utah 17 20 .459 9 to put the Cavs up 85-83.

Portland 16 24 .400 11½ Marquette v.

Villanova 7:30p.m. FS1 150,227 building in Inglewood, California.

Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota Denver 14 24 .368 12½ The decision ends the NFL’s 21- CLEVELAND (110) Mississippi v.

LSU 8 p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 Minnesota 12 27 .308 15 Min: 35. Pts: 22. Reb: 5. Ast: 2.

James 9-17 6-8 27, Love 5-19 2-2 15, Pacific Division year absence from the nation’s Okla. v. Okla. St. 8 p.m. ESPNU 35, 235 Thompson 1-2 0-0 2, Irving 8-20 3-4 22, Smith

W L Pct GB 4-7 0-0 10, Dellavedova 4-11 0-0 12, Mozgov 4-6 second-largest media market.

Golden State 36 2 .947 — Wichita St. Mo. St. 8 p.m. FSN 36, 236 2-2 10, Shumpert 4-11 0-0 10, Jefferson 1-4 0-0 L.A. Clippers 25 13 .658 11 The Chargers and Raiders can 2. Totals 40-97 13-16 110.

USC v.

UCLA 10p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 Thunder 101, T’wolves 96 Sacramento 15 22 .405 20½ DALLAS (107) continue to negotiate with their 13 27 .325 24 Oregon St. v. Colorado 10p.m. ESPNU 35, 235 Minneapolis — Kevin Durant Phoenix Parsons 10-14 2-4 25, Nowitzki 7-15 0-0 17, L.A. Lakers 9 31 .225 28 home cities, and the league will Pachulia 4-6 6-6 14, D.Williams 6-13 4-4 16, shrugged off a slow start to fin- Monday’s Games contribute $100 million if either Matthews 3-11 2-2 11, Powell 0-2 0-0 0, Felton San Antonio 106, Brooklyn 79 Women’s Basketball Time Net Cable 1-4 0-0 2, McGee 4-4 2-4 10, Harris 2-6 0-0 5, ish with 30 points for Oklahoteam builds a new stadium in Washington 114, Chicago 100 Barea 2-4 2-2 7. Totals 39-79 18-22 107. ma City in a victory over MinGolden State 111, Miami 103 Kansas v. Texas 7 p.m. TWCSC 37, 226 their current markets.

Cleveland 22 25 20 28 15—110 Tuesday’s Games Dallas 25 27 20 23 12—107 nesota.

Texas Tech v.

TCU 7 p.m. FCSC 145 Indiana 116, Phoenix 97 Three-Point Goals-Cleveland 17-44 Durant scored 12 straight for San Antonio 109, Detroit 99 (Dellavedova 4-7, James 3-6, Irving 3-8, Love New York 120, Boston 114 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 3-9, Smith 2-5, Shumpert 2-7, Jefferson 0-2), the Thunder in the final three Pro Basketball Time Net Cable Oklahoma City 101, Minnesota 96 Dallas 11-28 (Nowitzki 3-5, Parsons 3-6, minutes and also had seven reMilwaukee 106, Chicago 101 Arkansas AD won’t Matthews 3-8, Harris 1-3, Barea 1-3, D.Williams Indiana v. Boston 7 p.m. ESPN 33, ,233 bounds.

Houston 107, Memphis 91 Rebounds-Cleveland 52 (Love 11), Dallas Cleveland 110, Dallas 107 Miami v. Clippers 9:30p.m. ESPN 33, 233 chair CFP committee 0-3).

Russell Westbrook added 52 (Pachulia 12). Assists-Cleveland 28 (Irving L.A. Lakers 95, New Orleans 91 9), Dallas 25 (D.Williams 10). Total Fouls- 22 points, 11 assists and seven Today’s Games Cleveland 21, Dallas 16. A-20,347 (19,200).

Scottsdale, Ariz. — ArkanMilwaukee at Washington, 6 p.m.

Pro Hockey Time Net Cable rebounds to help the Thunder sas athletic director Jeff Long Atlanta at Charlotte, 6 p.m. hold off a late charge from the New York at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Boston v.

Philadelphia 7 p.m. NBCSP 38, 238 Pacers 116, Suns 97 will not be chairman of the ColMinnesota at Houston, 7 p.m. struggling Wolves, one game Indianapolis — Paul George lege Football Playoff selection Dallas at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. after giving up a big lead to Indiana at Boston, 7 p.m.

Soccer Time Net Cable had 21 points and seven recommittee next season.

Golden State at Denver, 8 p.m. the Portland Trail Blazers.

Playoff executive director Bill bounds, and Indiana pulled Liverpool v. Arsenal 1:55p.m. NBCSP 38, 238 New Orleans at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

The Thunder made nine of 22 Utah at Portland, 9 p.m. away in the fourth quarter.

Hancock said Tuesday that the three-pointers to cruise to their Miami at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

THURSDAY Indiana outscored Phoenix chair position was created with seventh win in nine games.

36-21 in the final period, with one- or two-year terms in mind.

College Basketball Time Net Cable George scoring nine points. OKLAHOMA CITY (101) Long will still be a member of HOUSTON (107) Durant 11-25 6-6 30, Ibaka 3-8 0-0 8, Adams Iowa v. Michigan St. 6 p.m. ESPN 33, 233 Ariza 4-11 0-1 10, Capela 0-4 1-2 1, Howard the 12-person panel that sets the Monta Ellis had all of his 14 3-3 2-2 8, Westbrook 8-15 4-6 22, Roberson 6-10 5-5 17, Beverley 3-8 0-0 9, Harden 6-13 9-10 6 p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 2-6 0-0 4, Waiters 2-8 0-0 5, Collison 0-1 0-2 0, 25, Jones 6-10 5-6 20, Terry 1-6 0-0 3, Brewer UConn v. Tulsa matchups for the semifinals. But points in the second half.

C.Payne 2-7 0-0 6, Kanter 8-10 2-2 18, Morrow 2-5 0-0 6, Thornton 5-10 3-3 16, Harrell 0-0 0-0 0. High Point v. Winthrop 6 p.m. ESPNU 35, 235 he will no longer be the face and PHOENIX (97) 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 39-84 14-18 101.

Totals 33-77 23-27 107.

Mont. St. v. N. Dakota 7 p.m. FCSC 145 voice of the committee.

Tucker 1-8 3-3 5, Leuer 2-7 2-2 6, Chandler 0-3 MINNESOTA (96) MEMPHIS (91) Prince 1-3 0-0 2, Garnett 0-1 0-0 0, Towns 1-2 1, Goodwin 4-8 4-10 12, Booker 8-12 2-3 19, 8 p.m. KSMO 3, 203 Allen 6-12 3-4 17, Je.Green 0-2 3-4 3, Gasol UMKC v. N.M. St. As chair, Long did a weekly Morris 7-18 2-3 16, Warren 4-14 1-2 10, Brown 6-14 2-2 14, Rubio 1-5 0-0 3, Wiggins 8-19 6-8 22, 8-15 4-5 20, Chalmers 3-8 3-4 10, Lee 6-12 1-3 spot on ESPN’s playoff rankings 2-5 2-2 7, Teletovic 7-13 0-0 19, Weems 1-1 0-0 Dieng 1-3 0-0 2, Muhammad 8-15 3-4 20, LaVine 16, Randolph 5-10 0-0 10, Carter 3-7 4-4 10, Pittsburgh v. Louisville 8 p.m. ESPN 33, 233 2. Totals 36-89 17-27 97.

7-12 4-6 21, Martin 2-7 2-3 6, Bjelica 2-2 0-0 6. Ja.Green 1-2 0-0 3, Williams 0-2 0-0 0, Ennis 1-2 BYU v. Gonzaga show. A new chairman has not 8 p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 INDIANA (116) Totals 36-81 17-23 96.

0-0 2. Totals 33-72 18-24 91. yet been named.

Murray St. v.

Belmont 8 p.m. ESPNU 35, 235 George 6-12 8-8 21, Allen 4-5 0-0 8, Mahinmi Oklahoma City 32 28 20 21—101 Houston 22 29 21 35—107 21 27 18 30 — 96 Memphis Long said in a statement he is 3-4 4-7 10, G.Hill 8-13 0-0 20, Ellis 6-14 1-2 14, Minnesota 24 20 25 22— 91 Washington v. Arizona 8 p.m. FS1 150,227 Stuckey 0-1 0-0 0, J.Hill 1-5 6-8 8, Miles 6-13 3-4 Three-Point Goals-Oklahoma City 9-22 Three-Point Goals-Houston 18-35 (Harden “extremely proud” of the work 19, Robinson III 1-4 0-0 2, Budinger 3-5 0-0 6, (Ibaka 2-2, Westbrook 2-4, C.Payne 2-4, Durant 4-9, Beverley 3-5, Thornton 3-5, Jones 3-5, UC Irvine v. L.B. St. 9:30p.m. FCSP 146 the committee did over the past S.Hill 0-0 2-2 2, Turner 2-2 0-0 4, Young 1-1 0-0 2. 2-9, Waiters 1-1, Roberson 0-1, Morrow 0-1), Brewer 2-2, Ariza 2-5, Terry 1-4), Memphis 7-18 Pacific v. St. Mary’s 10p.m. ESPNU 35, 235 Totals 41-79 24-31 116.

Minnesota 7-18 (LaVine 3-4, Bjelica 2-2, Rubio (Lee 3-5, Allen 2-4, Ja.Green 1-1, Chalmers 1-4, two years.

Phoenix 19 23 34 21 — 97 1-3, Muhammad 1-4, Towns 0-1, Martin 0-2, California v. Stanford 10p.m. FS1 150,227 BOSTON RED SOX

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BASEBALL

Hall of Famer Irvin dies at age 96 Houston — Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, a power-hitting outfielder who starred for the New York Giants in the 1950s in a career abbreviated by major-league baseball’s exclusion of black players, has died. He was 96.

The Hall of Fame said Irvin died Monday night of natural causes at his Houston home.

Irvin was 30 when he joined the Giants in 1949, two years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. Irvin spent seven of his eight big-league seasons with the Giants and one year with the Chicago Cubs in 1956. A native of Haleburg, Alabama, Irvin played in the Negro, Mexican and Puerto Rican leagues during his 20s.

Irvin batted .300 or more three times with a high of .329 in 1953. He finished with a career average of .293 with 99 homers and 443 RBIs.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Syracuse serving penalty early Syracuse, N.Y. — The NCAA Committee on Infractions has approved Syracuse University’s request to begin serving its men’s basketball scholarship penalty this season, the university said in a release Tuesday.

The NCAA originally sanctioned Syracuse last March with the loss of three scholarships a year for a four-year period. That penalty was part of the punishment for violations within the men’s basketball program. The university appealed, and the governing body reduced the penalty to eight over four years.

While the appeal was pending, the university voluntarily forfeited three scholarships for the current season, and Chancellor Kent Syverud requested in a December letter that the Committee on Infractions count those three scholarships against the eight-scholarship penalty.

HIGH SCHOOLS HUB:

Indiana 25 27 28 36—116 Three-Point Goals-Phoenix 8-25 (Teletovic 5-8, Warren 1-2, Booker 1-2, Brown 1-3, Goodwin 0-1, Leuer 0-2, Tucker 0-3, Morris 0-4), Indiana 10-24 (Miles 4-6, G.Hill 4-8, Ellis 1-3, George 1-6, Budinger 0-1). Fouled Out-Tucker.

Rebounds-Phoenix 58 (Tucker 10), Indiana 50 (Miles 8). Assists-Phoenix 24 (Brown, Tucker 5), Indiana 25 (Ellis 7). Total Fouls-Phoenix 25, Indiana 21. A-15,284 (18,165).

Wiggins 0-2). Rebounds-Oklahoma City 49 (Ibaka 8), Minnesota 51 (Towns 10). AssistsOklahoma City 21 (Westbrook 11), Minnesota 22 (Rubio 6). Total Fouls-Oklahoma City 21, Minnesota 15. Technicals-Oklahoma City Coach Donovan. A-14,791 (19,356).

DETROIT TIGERS

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15, Amundson 0-1 0-0 0, Galloway 0-1 0-0 0, Seraphin 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 43-81 27-30 120.

Boston 27 22 32 33—114 New York 36 23 26 35—120 Three-Point Goals-Boston 9-29 (Crowder 3-6, Jerebko 2-2, Smart 1-2, Olynyk 1-2, Turner 1-5, I.Thomas 1-8, Johnson 0-1, Bradley 0-3), New York 7-20 (Porzingis 3-9, Anthony 2-2, Grant 1-1, Afflalo 1-2, L.Thomas 0-1, Galloway 0-1, Calderon 0-2, Williams 0-2). Fouled OutPorzingis. Rebounds-Boston 46 (Crowder 8), New York 44 (Williams 10). Assists-Boston 25 (I.Thomas 8), New York 24 (Grant 8). Total Fouls-Boston 20, New York 17. TechnicalsBoston defensive three second, Afflalo.

A-19,812 (19,763).

Rockets 107, Grizzlies 91 Memphis, Tenn. — James Harden scored 25 points, Dwight Howard added 17 points and 14 rebounds, and Houston beat Memphis.

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Randolph 0-1, Ennis 0-1, Williams 0-1, Carter 0-1). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Houston 49 (Howard 14), Memphis 44 (Randolph 9). Assists-Houston 21 (Terry 6), Memphis 22 (Chalmers 9). Total Fouls-Houston 19, Memphis 24. Technicals-Beverley, Houston Coach Bickerstaff, Howard, Houston defensive three second, Memphis Coach Joerger.

A-16,044 (18,119).

CHICAGO (101) Gibson 2-5 2-2 6, Mirotic 6-13 2-2 17, Gasol 4-12 1-2 10, Rose 3-9 2-2 9, Butler 9-21 10-12 30, Snell 7-11 0-0 17, Hinrich 0-2 0-0 0, Noah 1-3 1-2 3, Portis 0-0 0-0 0, McDermott 0-2 0-0 0, Brooks 3-7 1-2 9. Totals 35-85 19-24 101.

MILWAUKEE (106) Antetokounmpo 10-14 9-14 29, Parker 8-14 0-2 16, Monroe 7-13 3-3 17, Carter-Williams 4-13 3-5 11, Middleton 6-16 2-2 16, Mayo 2-9 0-0 5, Henson 4-8 0-2 8, Vaughn 2-6 0-0 4, O’Bryant 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 43-93 17-28 106.

Chicago 29 22 26 24—101 Milwaukee 20 26 28 32—106 Three-Point Goals-Chicago 12-29 (Snell 3-7, Mirotic 3-8, Brooks 2-4, Butler 2-5, Gasol 1-1, Rose 1-3, Hinrich 0-1), Milwaukee 3-13 (Middleton 2-6, Mayo 1-4, Antetokounmpo 0-1, Vaughn 0-2). Rebounds-Chicago 65 (Gasol 14), Milwaukee 51 (Monroe 12). Assists-Chicago 22 (Butler 6), Milwaukee 28 (Middleton 9). Total Fouls-Chicago 25, Milwaukee 19. TechnicalsChicago defensive three second 2, CarterWilliams. A-16,867 (18,717).

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Knicks 120, Celtics 114 New York — Kristaps PorzBucks 106, Bulls 101 ingis scored 26 points, Arron Spurs 109, Pistons 99 Milwaukee — Giannis AnteAfflalo had 20 of his 24 in the Auburn Hills. Mich. — Tony tokounmpo had 29 points and second half, and New York Parker scored 31 points, LaMar10 rebounds, and Milwaukee beat Boston. cus Aldridge added 22 points used a late rally to slip past and 13 rebounds, and San An- BOSTON (114) Chicago.

Crowder 6-10 6-7 21, Johnson 5-6 1-2 11, tonio beat Detroit for its ninth Olynyk Jimmy Butler scored 30 2-5 0-0 5, I.Thomas 11-23 11-12 34, Bradley 5-12 0-0 10, Sullinger 6-10 2-3 14, Turner points, and Nikola Mirotic and straight victory.

0-0 7, Jerebko 2-3 0-0 6, Smart 2-7 1-2 6.

Detroit had its three-game 3-10 Tony Snell added 17 apiece for Totals 42-86 21-26 114. winning streak snapped.

Chicago, which used a 25-9 run NEW YORK (120) Anthony 7-10 1-1 17, Porzingis 10-18 3-4 26, late in the third quarter and Manu Ginobili added 15 Lopez 6-7 3-4 15, Calderon 0-2 0-0 0, Afflalo points, while Tim Duncan had 9-18 5-5 24, L.Thomas 1-6 5-5 7, Grant 5-6 early into the fourth to seem5-6 16, O’Quinn 0-0 0-0 0, Williams 5-11 5-5 ingly gain control of the game.

14 points and nine rebounds.

SAN ANTONIO (109) Aldridge 10-19 2-2 22, Leonard 1-7 5-7 7, Duncan 5-8 4-5 14, Parker 13-19 4-5 31, Green 2-3 0-0 6, Ginobili 5-12 3-4 15, Diaw 4-8 4-4 12, Mills 1-7 0-0 2, Simmons 0-2 0-0 0, Marjanovic 0-0 0-0 0, Anderson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-85 22-27 109.

DETROIT (99) Morris 1-6 2-2 4, Ilyasova 3-9 0-0 6, Drummond 8-13 1-6 17, Jackson 3-13 4-4 10, Caldwell-Pope 9-14 3-4 25, Baynes 6-13 3-4 15, Johnson 0-7 2-2 2, Jennings 4-9 1-1 9, Tolliver 3-6 1-3 9, Anthony 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 38-91 17-26 99.

San Antonio 24 29 28 28—109 Detroit 25 19 22 33 — 99 Three-Point Goals-San Antonio 5-14 (Green 2-3, Ginobili 2-5, Parker 1-1, Diaw 0-1, Simmons 0-1, Mills 0-1, Leonard 0-2), Detroit 6-23 (Caldwell-Pope 4-6, Tolliver 2-5, Johnson 0-1, Jennings 0-2, Jackson 0-3, Ilyasova 0-3, Morris 0-3). Rebounds-San Antonio 62 (Aldridge 13), Detroit 49 (Drummond 10). Assists-San Antonio 20 (Green 5), Detroit 22 (Jackson 11). Total Fouls-San Antonio 20, Detroit 24.

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Lawrence High boys belt SM West

By Tom Keegan Twitter: @TomKeeganLJW

As if Sunflower League coaches didn’t have enough to occupy their thoughts on how to stop Lawrence High’s highoctane offense, junior Jackson Mallory added to their worries with a scoring outburst Tuesday night at The Jungle.

Mallory hit a trio of three-pointers in the first quarter and scored 14 of his 19 points in the first half of an 82-70 victory against Shawnee Mission West.

Mallory, a 6-foot-2 guard, referred to himself as the team’s fifth option, which explained why he was left open initially. He might have shot himself into a more prominent place on the opponents’ scouting reports. His lonesome nights on the wing might be over.

“Sadly, yes,” Mallory said. “Too bad, but it’s going to make me a better player and make my team better.”

Basketball players brimming with intensity

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LAWRENCE HIGH SENIOR PRICE MORGAN (11) SOARS TO THE HOOP after getting behind the Shawnee Mission West defense Tuesday night at LHS. The Lions won, 82-70. defensively and under the boards sometimes develop those tendencies because they lack the shooting touch to earn playing time any other way. Mallory plays inyour-face basketball, but knows how to soften his style when he flicks his wrist from long distance.

He broke his careerhigh scoring game of 14 points set just last week.

He credited the coaching staff for giving him the green light.

“It’s just a confidencebooster, knowing your coach and the team want you to shoot it, whenever you feel like it can go in,” Mallory said.

Not all of LHS’s points

Free State girls fall to Pioneers

By Bobby Nightengale bnightengale@ljworld.com

Facing the two-time defending Class 5A state champions, Free State High girls basketball players matched Leavenworth play after play until the final minute.

With the score tied and under 30 seconds remaining, Leavenworth freshman Alyche Brown drilled a go-ahead three-pointer, and the Firebirds couldn’t recover in a 42-40 loss Tuesday night at FSHS. In a game with 11 lead changes, and countless momentum swings, it was just a matter of making a big play at the end.

The Firebirds took a 3836 lead with 1:44 remaining after senior guard Caiti Schlesener drove from the right wing for a layup. Leavenworth senior guard Alicia Brown quickly responded with a layup of her own, tying the score with 1:27 left.

After two Free State turnovers, which included an offensive foul on Schlesener on a wouldbe bucket, Alyche Brown swished her three from the left corner.

The Firebirds drew up an inbounds play for junior Madison Piper, who went around two screens for an open look behind the arc, but her shot bounced off of the rim.

After the Pioneers made a free throw for a fourpoint lead, the Firebirds added a layup from sophomore Jaelyn Two Hearts as the clock expired.

“We played our guts out tonight,” FSHS coach Bryan Duncan said. “I don’t know that we really lost the game tonight as much as Leavenworth won the game. I think we both made a winning play at the end. A call didn’t go our way on what we thought was a winning play, and they hit a big three.”

Piper scored 11 points in the first half on 5-of-5 shooting, but was held scoreless over the final two quarters with aggressive face-guarding defense.

With their leading scorer kept away from the ball, the Firebirds (52, ranked No. 7 in Class 6A) turned to Schlesener, senior guard Hannah Walter and senior forward Peyton Brown.

Walter scored four points in the third quarter, and Brown knocked down four free throws in the fourth quarter.

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FREE STATE’S CAMERYN THOMAS, RIGHT slips past Leavenworth’s Aarika Lister on Tuesday night at FSHS. Schlesener scored five straight points in the third quarter, knocking down a three and scoring on a layup while being fouled, giving the Firebirds their biggest lead of the game, 25-19.

The Pioneers (7-1, No. 3 in 5A) responded with a 13-2 run over the next four minutes, including eight points by Alicia Brown.

The Firebirds turned the ball over four times during the stretch, facing full-court pressure and traps in the half-court.

“We were kind of expecting it,” Schlesener said of Leavenworth’s defensive pressure. “We had watched some game film.

It’s definitely a lot different than watching (film). …

It’s just keeping your composure. It was tough.”

Schlesener scored all of her team-high 12 points in the second half. Trailing by three points with under four minutes left, the 5-foot-4 Schlesener drove baseline and converted on a layup-and-the-foul bucket.

Every time the Pioneers made a play, the Firebirds responded until the clock ran out on them.

“She’s not scared at all,” Duncan said of Schlesener. “She made some plays. They guarded Madison well tonight and made it real hard on her.

She wasn’t able to get a lot of breaks during the game. We knew some other kids were going to have make plays, and frankly, they did.”

LEAVENWORTH (42) Remi Wilkerson 0-0 0-0 0, Zoie Hayward 4-8 1-2 10, Alicia Brown 6-11 4-7 16, Aarika Lister 0-5 2-2 2, Destinee Robinson 1-2 0-0 3, Skylar Young 0-0 0-0 0, Maya Cooper 0-0 0-0 0, Jordan Counts 0-0 0-0 0, Alyche Brown 2-4 1-2 7, Cierra Robinson 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 15-33 8-13 42.

FREE STATE (40) Cameryn Thomas 0-2 1-3 1, Caiti Schlesener 5-10 1-2 12, Madison Piper 5-10 0-0 11, Hannah Walter 3-4 2-4 8, Jaelyn Two Hearts 1-4 0-0 2, Peyton Brown 1-3 4-5 6, Jaycie Bishop 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 15-33 8-14 40.

Leavenworth 10 9 13 10 — 42 Free State 11 7 11 11 — 40 Three-point goals: Leavenworth 4-11 (Brown 2, Hayward, Robinson); Free State 2-13 (Schlesener, Piper).

Turnovers: Leavenworth 14, Free State 19.

came from so far away.

Fred Brou, a 6-5 senior who plays with far more confidence than a year ago, scored six of his 15-points on one-handed dunks. And freshman Noah Butler added a blink-and-you-missed-it two-handed dunk in the second quarter, a threepointer from the right corner in the third quarter.

“We see it in practice every day,” Mallory said of the rim-rockers.

“Those guys have incredible bounce. Noah, as a freshman, that’s just incredible to see him jump like that.”

The Lions scored two more points on a Vikings

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In the second quarter, the Firebirds (5-1) held the Pioneers to only three points — a three-pointer by senior Joseph Clark — and took a 21-11 halftime lead.

Free State had five scorers in the period, including a layup-and-thefoul by Rawls, a putback from sophomore Reece White-Downing, a coastto-coast layup by junior Jacob Pavlyak and a layup from junior Shannon Cordes.

“We’ve been up and down. It’s been a roller coaster,” Pavlyak said.

“We just keep fighting through. Today we were focused the whole game.

We were playing defense.

We had energy the whole time.”

Gudde, who averaged 25 points in Free State’s two wins last week, was held scoreless in the first

dunk. No, they didn’t dunk on the wrong basket, just at the wrong time. Before the game clock moved, Justin Roberts had scored two of his 23 points, hitting a pair of technical free throws assessed against a visiting player for dunking during warmups.

Roberts both watched and did some of his best work while sitting on the floor.

With his team trailing 14-10 in the first quarter, Roberts hit a threepointer and watched it go in from his seat on the floor, where he had been knocked on a foul that enabled him to execute a four-point play that tied the game. Late in the game, Roberts skied for a defensive rebound and fell onto the floor, where he was able to keep an inches-high dribble alive long enough to pass to a teammate.

Not all of the stars played for the home team.

Mike Hood, a quick 6-2 junior guard with a soft three-point shot, scored a game-high 31 points and spurred a four-quarter

SHAWNEE MISSION WEST (70) Jason Potter 3 1-2 8, Mike Hood 8 11-12 31, Isreal Watson 1 0-0 3, Cameron Southern 2 1-2 5, Josh Clipston 1 0-0 2, Jack McMahon 3 0-1 6, Derek Benson 3 2-2 10, Dre McCallop 0 2-4 2, Darrell Stewart 2 1-5 5. Totals 23 18-28 70.

LAWRENCE HIGH (82) Justin Roberts 7 7-8 23, Anthony Harvey 3 3-4 9, Price Morgan 3 3-6 9, Jackson Mallory 5 5-8 19, Fred Brou 5 5-5 15, Braden Solko 1 0-0 2, Austin Miller 0 0-0 0, Tayvien Robinson 0 0-0 0, Noah Butler 2 0-0 5. Totals 26 23-31 82.

SM West 18 22 11 19 — 70 Lawrence 25 19 21 17 — 82 Three-point goals: SM West 7 (Hood 4, Benson 2, Watson). LHS 7 (Mallory 4, Roberts 2, Butler).

half. He missed two shots and had a pair of turnovers.

But in the third quarter, Gudde scored nine of his game-high 15 points with drives to the rim and putbacks in the paint.

“We have guys on our team that are going to score,” Gudde said. “I don’t need to score every game or anything. I wasn’t worried about my points.

I knew my teammates will do the job, even if I’m not doing anything on the offensive end.”

Along with Gudde’s scoring in the third quarter, Cordes drilled a triple, then grabbed a steal and went coast-to-coast through traffic for a layup.

The Pioneers pulled within seven points during the fourth quarter with five minutes remaining, but missed their final five shots.

FSHS 6-foot-6 junior Cameron Clark, who was making his varsity debut, scored on a layup midway through the fourth quar-

Kristian Rawls 2-4 1-1 5, Chrision Wilburn 4-7 0-0 8, Sloan Thomsen 0-3 0-0 0, Jacob Pavylak 2-6 1-2 5, Hunter Gudde 5-8 5-7 15, Drew Tochtrop 0-2 0-0 0, Shannon Cordes 3-5 0-0 7, Darian Lewis 0-0 2-2 2, Reece White-Downing 1-2 0-0 2, Cameron Clark 1-2 2-2 4, Simon McCaffrey 0-1 0-0 0, Garrett Lunistra 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 18-40 11-14 48.

Leavenworth 8 3 15 8 — 34 Free State 10 11 16 11 — 48 Three-point goals: Leavenworth 3-13 (Thiel 2, Clark); Free State 1-8 (Cordes). Turnovers: Leavenworth 16, Free State 8.

comeback for the Vikings. He scored the first eight points of a 12-0 run that trimmed the Lions’ lead to eight points.

Roberts broke the drought by hitting a tear drop. The Vikings pulled within seven points with 1:35 left, but never came closer.

“It’s the Sunflower League,” Mallory said.

“Every team is going to make a run. We decided we needed to step up and stop it with rebounding and defense.”

Senior Price Morgan, who committed to play football at Air Force, provided plenty of both, as did Brou.

KANSAS WOMEN’S HOOPS When: 7 p.m. today Where: Allen Fieldhouse Who: Texas Series: UT leads, 19-10 Going in different directions: Losers in six straight and eight of the last 10 games, Kansas University’s women’s basketball team faces yet another daunting test tonight when the Jayhawks play host to No. 4-ranked — and undefeated — Texas, at Allen Fieldhouse.

The Longhorns (15-0 overall, 4-0 Big 12) have won every league game so far by at least 11 points and by an average margin of 21.5 points.

The Jayhawks (5-10, 0-4) have lost by an average margin of 19.3 points in conference games.

Streaking: Texas center Imani Boyette has utilized her size (6-foot-7) to control the paint in Big 12 play. The senior post player has produced four straight double-doubles, averaging 15.5 points and 13.3 rebounds in conference action.

In four league games, Boyette is making 55.6 percent of her field-goal ter before Gudde scored attempts and blocking 5.3 four straight points. shots a game.

“There were things that we did better tonight Slumping: As one might than Friday, which was expect from a team on a good,” Stroh said. “In a six-game skid, Kansas has league that’s as deep as not shot the ball well of this league, and a Tues- late. The Jayhawks have day night, a win is a win. connected on less than 40 That’s been our approach percent of their attempts for our first three games in each Big 12 game. in the league. We still have a lot of room to Probable starters grow, though. I think a lot Kansas of the guys know that.”

(5-10 overall, 0-4 Big 12) The Firebirds will travG — Lauren Aldridge, el to Olathe Northwest at 5-7, so.

7 p.m. Friday.

G — Aisia Robertson, 5-7, fr.

LEAVENWORTH (34) Jerry Hanks 3-11 0-0 6, Jordan Berry G — Kylee Kopatich, 2-3 0-0 4, Joseph Clark 3-8 0-0 7, Daniel Griese 0-1 0-0 0, Zachary Thiel 3-10 3-3 5-10, fr.

G — Chayla Cheadle, 11, Avery Bartlett 2-4 0-2 4, Marcus Erickson 0-0 0-0 0, Xavier Powell 0-1 6-0, so.

0-0 0, Victor Lewis 1-2 0-0 2. Totals F — Caelynn Manning14-40 3-5 34.

FREE STATE (48) Allen, 6-4, jr.

No. 4 Texas (15-0 overall, 4-0 Big 12) G — Brooke McCarty, 5-4, so.

G — Calina Rodrigo, 5-8, sr.

G — Empress Davenport, 5-9, sr.

G — Brianna Taylor, 5-9, jr.

C — Imani Boyette, 6-7, sr.

BRIEFLY

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LHS swimmers win at SM South

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Jeff Dickson said. “She’s hard to guard.”

The Vikings (4-4) scored the final five points of regulation and outscored LHS, 7-3, in the final stretch of overtime.

For LHS, sophomore E’lease Stafford (26 points) and freshman Chisom Ajekwu (nine points, four blocked shots) showed why it’s easy to be bullish on the future of the Lions’ program. Junior Olivia Lemus opened the game on fire, scoring 10 of her 14 points in the first quarter on a night she buried a trio of three-pointers.

With Lemus and Stafford leading the way, LHS stormed to a 24-13 lead early in the second quarter, at which point Loe went to work, scoring nine second-quarter points.

Lemus drew Loe’s third foul midway through the third quarter, and Alexis Boyd drew her fourth, forcing Loe to sit the final 34 seconds of the third quarter and the first 3:05 of the fourth.

Showing the savvy of an upperclassman, Ajekwu scored six fourth-quarter points. Posting up on the block, Ajekwu nodded her head twice, letting Skylar Drum know to feed her the ball. Ajekwu caught the pass and banked in a shot that put LHS up 49-44. The Lions did a good job of

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LAWRENCE HIGH FRESHMAN CHISOM AJEKWU, RIGHT, shoots over Shawnee Mission West defenders Kenzie Loe (45) and Emma Van Donselaar on Tuesday night at LHS. both forcing turnovers and committing them for the remainder of regulation, and West’s Addie Arner buried a three from the left corner to force overtime.

“We did a lot of great things tonight,” Dickson said. “It’s a very frustrating way to end the game, but Chisom’s got a chance to be a special player.

And the more confidence she gets, I think she’s going to be unstoppable.”

The rough finish gave Dickson plenty of teaching material to work with before the Lions resume their schedule Friday at home against Olathe East.

“Maybe that’s one of those things we have to go through, drop a game like this, to take that next step, which I think we’re going to take this year,” Dickson said.

SHAWNEE MISSION WEST (58) Addie Arner 1 3-3 6, Jheda Kennedy 3 0-2 7, Emma Beason 3 0-2 7, Emma Van Denselaar 2 2-3 6, Kenzie Loe 9 7-12 27, Elena Artis 4 1-2 9, Ayianna Uhde 1 0-0 3. Totals 20 13-22 58.

LAWRENCE HIGH (56) Hannah Stewart 0 1-5 1, Olivia Lemus 5 1-2 14, Skylar Drum 1 0-0 2, E’lease Stafford 10 4-5 26, Chisom Ajekwu 4 1-5 9, Alexis Boyd 0 2-2 2, Emma Bentzinger 0 0-0 0, Talima Harjo 0 0-0 0, Leslie Ostronic 1 0-0 2, Gracie Reinsch 0 0-0 0. Totals 21 9-19 56.

SM West 13 15 11 10 9 — 58 Lawrence 19 12 9 9 7 — 56 Three-point goals: SM-West 3 (Arner, Beason, Uhde). LHS 5 (Lemus 3, Stafford 2).

Overland Park — Lawrence High’s boys swim team won a triangular at Shawnee Mission South on Tuesday.

The Lions totaled 66 points, followed by SM South with 61 and Olathe Northwest with 59.

Winning for the Lions were Stephen Johnson in the 200-yard freestyle and 100 butterfly, Alex Heckman in the 50 freestyle and 200 freestyle, Isaac Springe in the 500 freestyle, the 200 freestyle relay team of Chase Odgers, Patrick Oblon, Heckman and Johnson, and the 400 freestyle relay team of Odgers, Springe, Heckman and Johnson.

Bledsoe finalists: KU, Oklahoma Lawrence High football standout Amani Bledsoe will decide between Kansas and Oklahoma for his college football destination.

Bledsoe, a 6-foot-5, 270-pound defensive end, narrowed his decision to his two finalists Tuesday.

He told the Journal-World he’s still deciding on a date for his decision, but he’s expected to decide before national signing day on Feb. 3.

The four-star recruit recorded 89 tackles and 11 sacks for the Lions last season, earning first-team All-State honors.

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Huggins has high praise for fans

By Gary Bedore gbedore@ljworld.com

WEST VIRGINIA COACH BOBBY HUGGINS GETS UP IN THE GRILL of WVU guard Jaysean Paige.

Morgantown, W.Va. — Bob Huggins praised his alma mater’s basketball fans just for showing up for Tuesday’s 74-63 victory over Kansas University in WVU Coliseum.

“Let me start by saying that for 12,000 people to show up here on this (snowy, icy) night is unbelievable,” Huggins said after his West Virginia Mountaineers grabbed sole possession of first place in the Big 12.

“That’s fighting through some things. I know there

were people still coming in the second half, and I know it’s hard for you guys (media) to get here.

It was hard for me to get here. It would have been very easy for people to just go watch it on TV, and I’m very appreciative of those 12,000. I think we have maybe 1,000 people that didn’t make it or couldn’t make it. The students were great.”

His team held KU to chilly 41.7 percent shooting.

“We tried to run them off the line. We didn’t do a very good job early. It’s hard to come out of pres-

sure and find people,” said Huggins, whose squad forced 22 turnovers. “I thought we did a better job as the game wore on. We gave up some at the end. It’s hard when you end up with your power forward on a point guard a lot of times, your point guard on the center and all that. That’s why we’ve got to have ball pressure and make them scramble a little bit so we can get back to the guys we’re supposed to be guarding.”

Jaysean Paige had a career-high 26 points, some off drives to the hoop.

“I thought it gave us the best chance to win,” Huggins said. “I think the way the game’s being called, it’s hard to guard the ball. We tried to kind of revamp some things and keep them spread to try to be able to get guys to the basket.”

KU’s Perry Ellis led the Jayhawks with 21 points.

“We did a better job (at the end), and they stopped trying to isolate him so much,” Huggins said. “We had better pressure on the ball. We didn’t have pressure on the ball when they isolated him in the first half.”

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KANSAS UNIVERSITY GUARD FRANK MASON III JUMPS TO MAKE A CROSS-COURT PASS and break a press in the Jayhawks’ 74-63 loss to West Virginia on Tuesday in Morgantown, West Virginia.

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dropped their first league game in four tries. All that gave the Mountaineer fans more than enough reason to storm the court after the contest, which they did for the third straight season.

Yes, KU has dropped three in a row to WVU in Morgantown.

“It’s the buildings and trees and river that caused us to play poorly,” KU coach Bill Self said sarcastically when asked if there’s something about Morgantown that gives KU fits. The Jayhawks in the Self era have also lost three straight times to two other league teams in their gyms — Texas Tech in 2005, ’07 and ’09 and Texas in 2004, ’06 and ’08.

“West Virginia is aggressive. They’ve got a real good team and are well coached. Certainly there will be a lot of teams that lose here. It’s nothing about Morgantown, it’s about how their team played against our team,” he added.

KU, which had a 13game win streak snapped, committed 22 turnovers.

Frank Mason III, whose contingent of family members from Petersburg, Virginia, arrived at the arena with eight minutes left in the first half because of treacherous roads in Morgantown, committed seven turnovers against two assists.

Devonté Graham had one turnover, three assists.

“Well, they are ultraquick. They play so hard,”

ABOVE, WEST VIRGINIA GUARD JEVON CARTER, LEFT, RUNS by Kansas guard Frank Mason III. IN PHOTO AT RIGHT, KU COACH BILL SELF IS ESCORTED off the court after the Jayhawks’ first Big 12 setback of the season.

Self said of WVU, which was led by guard Jaysean Paige, who scored a careerhigh 26 points and had five of WVU’s 12 steals.

“Our guards didn’t have a good game. In practice, I thought we were prepared to attack it (press).

Obviously, we weren’t,” Self said. “We’ve got to take responsibility for that. We’ve got good ballhandling guards, and we looked so slow. As bad as the ball-handling was, they beat us in all the competitive plays. We had guys reaching for balls. They were diving for them. And we didn’t rebound the ball well.”

WVU outrebounded Kansas, 41-39.

Of Mason, who scored 12 points, Self said: “It seemed to me he wasn’t engaged

emotionally tonight. I don’t know what it was. I was nervous about the weather, because Frank had 25 family members coming.

You start worrying if they can get here. This is the only chance they have to see him play. I don’t think it was it. He wasn’t himself tonight at all.”

Mason’s dad, Frank Mason II, said, “That’s a possibility,” when asked if their late arrival had his son a bit worried. “I’m quite sure. He just had a bad game. He’s just got to shake it off and do it all over again.”

Also, it took KU’s team 50 minutes to get from its hotel in Morgantown to the arena. The Jayhawks arrived at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. tipoff.

“I don’t buy into that

stuff. West Virginia’s kids had a hard time getting here, too,” Self said. “We got here. As a matter of fact, Miles (Daxter, three points, two steals) and Paige (6-of-13 shooting, 14-of-17 from line) were just getting here when we did. We had plenty of time to get ready for the game.

Hopefully nobody was seriously injured. As many ambulances and police cars we saw, there had to be a lot of accidents.”

The Jayhawks, who did lead 14-9 early but trailed 37-29 at half, were most upset by their lack of aggressiveness.

“We couldn’t get stops.

They were getting anything they wanted driving down the lane,” said senior Perry Ellis, who had 21 points and seven re-

bounds. “I was surprised after the game seeing we had that many turnovers.

You can’t do that if you want to win.”

Noted Wayne Selden Jr., who had 11 points and six turnovers with no assists: “We weren’t strong with the ball. We got outtoughed. They were men.

We weren’t. We just can’t let it happen again.”

Said Landen Lucas, who had six boards: “We let them be more competitive than us and want it more.”

KU did trail by just four points, 43-39, with 14:06 left, but it was back to 55-44 by 8:55, and West Virginia had nailed down sole possession of first in the league.

“It’s a combination of things, missed free throws,” said Self, whose squad hit 13 of 21 to West Virginia’s 33 of 47. “As bad as we were, we had it to four with 10 left, then that goes up to 10. They kept us at arm’s distance. We were never able to put game pressure on them. It’s a disappointing loss, because they whipped us physically and were so much more athletic and quicker to the ball and aggressive.”

BOX SCORE KANSAS (63)

MIN FG FT REB PF TP m-a m-a o-t Perry Ellis 38 8-14 4-6 1-7 2 21 Frank Mason III 33 3-6 4-7 1-3 3 12 Wayne Selden Jr. 25 3-7 2-2 0-1 3 11 Devonté Graham 31 2-7 1-4 0-3 5 7 Hunter Mickelson 5 1-2 0-0 1-2 0 2 Svi Mykhailiuk 17 0-4 0-0 0-0 3 0 Landen Lucas 15 1-1 0-0 1-6 4 2 Jamari Traylor 11 0-0 2-2 0-4 3 2 Brannen Greene 11 0-2 0-0 0-4 3 0 Carlton Bragg Jr. 6 1-3 0-0 0-3 2 3 Cheick Diallo 4 0-0 0-0 0-1 2 0 Lagerald Vick 3 1-2 0-0 0-1 1 3 Evan Manning 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 team 3-4 Totals 20-48 13-21 7-39 32 63 Three-point goals: 10-20 (Selden 3-6, Mason 2-2, Graham 2-3, Ellis 1-1, Bragg 1-1, Vick 1-2, Greene 0-2, Mykhailiuk 0-3).

Assists: 9 (Ellis 3, Graham 3, Mason 2, Mykhailiuk). Turnovers: 22 (Mason 7, Selden 6, Ellis 2, Greene 2, Graham, Bragg, Lucas, Traylor, Mykhailiuk). Blocked shots: 3 (Mickelson, Lucas, Mykhailiuk). Steals: 7 (Ellis 2, Traylor 2, Selden, Mykhailiuk, Diallo).

WEST VIRGINIA (74)

MIN FG FT REB PF TP m-a m-a o-t Devin Williams 29 4-11 9-12 1-12 1 17 Jevon Carter 34 3-6 2-4 1-5 3 10 Daxter Miles Jr. 22 1-4 1-2 1-2 1 3 Jonathan Holton 26 1-7 0-0 4-8 3 2 Esa Ahmad 11 1-2 0-1 0-1 3 2 Jaysean Paige 29 6-13 14-17 3-4 3 26 Tarik Phillip 23 1-9 5-7 1-1 2 7 Nathan Adrian 15 1-3 0-0 1-4 3 3 Elijah Macon 11 1-2 2-4 2-3 1 4 team 1-1 Totals 19-57 33-47 15-41 20 74 Three-point goals: 3-12 (Carter 2-2, Adrian 1-2, Phillip 0-1, Miles 0-2, Paige 0-2, Holton 0-3). Assists: 6 (Adrian 2, Williams, Carter, Miles, Holton). Turnovers: 11 (Williams 2, Miles 2, Carter, Holton, Ahmad, Paige, Phillip, Macon, team).

Blocked shots: 3 (Williams, Holton, Phillip). Steals: 12 (Paige 5, Williams 2, Miles 2, Carter, Phillip, Adrian).

Kansas 29 34 — 63 West Virginia 37 37 — 74 Officials: Tom Eades, Mark Whitehead, Ray Natili. Attendance: 12,097.

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KU’s lead ‘fool’s gold’

By Gary Bedore gbedore@ljworld.com

Morgantown, W.Va. — Kansas University’s basketball team actually led, 14-9, early in Tuesday’s 11-point loss to West Virginia before 12,097 fans in 14,000-seat WVU Coliseum.

“It was fool’s gold.

We were up 13-9 and hadn’t thrown it inside but once,” KU coach Bill Self said. “We made three threes, but if you go back and watch the tape, I bet you we had not gotten three 50/50 balls that should have been ours.

How many times did Devonté (Graham) have the rebound, and (Jevon) Carter comes right behind and steal it immediately? It happened to Wayne (Selden Jr.), Brannen (Greene). They have active hands.

“We talk about them being more dangerous behind than in front of us,” Self added after his team committed 22 turnovers and had the ball stolen 12 times. l

Insult to injury: The Jayhawks’ team bus was stuck in the snow outside the arena after the game.

They had to wait to get unstuck before departing for the airport. l

Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photos

KANSAS UNIVERSITY GUARD WAYNE SELDEN JR. (1) DRIVES into West Virginia forward Devin Williams (41) on a charging foul in the Jayhawks’ 74-63 loss to WVU on Tuesday in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Steal artists: West Virginia senior forward Jonathan Holton takes pride in the Mountaineers’ ability to swipe the basketball. WVU entered Tuesday’s game third in the country in steals.

He entered the game with 16 steals, trailing Jevon Carter (30), Daxter Miles (29), Tarik Phillip (28), Esa Ahmad (20) and Jaysean Paige (18).

“You’ve got to slide your feet, be on top of the ball,” Holton explained at Big 12 Media Day. “I can either go off the pass or wait until he (opponent) dribbles or just bait him up, wait until he gets to halfcourt and catch him off guard. If you go at him every angle the same every time, he’ll catch on.

If you mix it up, it might throw him off a bit.

“I know how to chase

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KANSAS FORWARD PERRY ELLIS (34) DRIVES to the basket for two points.

hard-pressed to find anyone who would’ve argued that.

Look no further for proof of that than the point when Jaysean Paige, he of All-American swagger and a careerhigh 26 points, darted down the lane and tried to dunk over the entire KU team with 7:30 to play in the second half.

It missed, but that hardly mattered. It was more the sentiment behind it that sent notice — or at least should have — that people are tired of Kansas.

Just like that, a team that few talked about as a potential challenger to end KU’s streak of 11 consecutive Big 12 regularseason championships — Oklahoma and Iowa State got most of the love — sits in sole possession of the Big 12 lead four games in. Is that early? You bet. And West Virginia, like Kansas (14-2, 3-1), definitely has a bunch of tough games still ahead, including a Feb. 9 trip to Lawrence.

But there isn’t a team in the conference that wouldn’t trade places with WVU today.

“It’s too early to talk about anything like that,” Self said of the Big 12

KANSAS GUARD FRANK MASON III DRIVES beneath West Virginia forward Elijah Macon (45) and is fouled by West Virginia guard Jaysean Paige (5). title. “We really don’t talk about it that much.

I think there’s a lot of people that ask us questions that force us to talk about it. It’s something that we want to do, but not because it’s a number, because it would be great for this team to be able to accomplish that.”

Despite falling into second place early, the Jayhawks left Morgantown not discouraged by their spot in the standings but embarrassed by the way they played.

But even the worst nights have a way of helping teams in the end, and junior forward Landen Lucas believed that’s exactly what Tuesday could do for his team.

“We let them be more competitive than us and want it more,” Lucas said. “You’re not gonna run the table in this league. You’re gonna take some losses. This is one of them, and we just gotta make sure that we bounce back. We knew

that ball. I know how to ball-hawk down. I learned from last year to not put my hands on the offensive team, keep my hands out,” he added. “I think about that every day.” l

Mascot talk: The West Virginia Mountaineer mascot appears in a buckskin costume at the school’s football games, men’s and women’s hoops games and some other events.

“Every time a half closes out or game starts, he shoots off that gun,” Holton said. “Or football every time the team scores, he shoots that gun. It’s just a thing for the whole school. It’s cool.” l

Depth talk: WVU coach Bob Huggins on the depth of the two teams.

“They’ve got a lot of depth, and we have a lot of depth,” Huggins told the Morgantown Dominion Post before the game. “We try to get into people’s benches as best we possibly can. With them, I don’t think (KU’s bench) ever has been (same as other teams).

They’ve always had 10 or 11 or 12 guys who were really good.” l

Recruiting: Jarrett Allen, a 6-foot-9, 225-pound senior forward from St. Stephens Episcopal School in Austin, Texas, who is ranked No. 20 in the Class of 2016 by Rivals.com, tells Zagsblog. com that five schools are recruiting him the hardest.

They are: KU, Houston, North Carolina, Texas and Kentucky.

“Those are the five schools that have been calling me recently,” Allen told Zagsblog.com.

“I’m starting to pick (my recruitment) back up. I took a break for a while.

I’ve been talking to coaches again.”

Of KU, he told Zagsblog.com: “When Kansas calls, they just come in and check in on me. Both coach (Bill) Self and the assistants. They’ve always had bigs that have done well.”

we weren’t going to go undefeated (in Big 12 play).”

Added Self: “People are gonna lose in this league. I’d be shocked if anybody runs the table and goes 18-0, but certainly West Virginia has put themselves in a great position, because they’ve got two good road wins and, obviously, a great win tonight.”

With 14 games still to play, the fun is just beginning. And when talking just about the top four contenders alone, there still are eight games remaining that figure to be all-out wars and likely will go a long way toward determining this year’s champion.

One of them comes this weekend, when first-place West Virginia travels to Oklahoma on Saturday, when we’ll find out with some certainty whether this Mountaineer squad can actually challenge to end KU’s streak.

Win that one, and not only will WVU have dealt the Sooners another blow in their push to be the team that stops the KU streak, but it also will have just knocked off the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the nation in a span of four days. If you can do that, you can do anything. And on Tuesday night, that’s exactly what the Mountaineers did — anything they wanted.

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Texas beats Iowa State in OT The Associated Press

Big 12 Men Texas 94, No. 17 Iowa St. 91 Austin, Texas — Isaiah Taylor scored 28 points, including five in overtime, and Texas upset Iowa State on Tuesday night.

Tevin Mack and Eric Davis scored 14 points each for the Longhorns, and Javan Felix added 13. Texas made 13 threepointers in the game.

Georges Niang led Iowa State with 27 points, including 19 after halftime, but he missed a guarded three-point attempt as the game ended. Monte Morris scored 17 points for the Cyclones, and Deonte Burton had 14.

Niang picked up his third foul with 16:10 remaining. He left the game with Iowa State (12-4, 1-3 Big 12) trailing by 10 points. When he returned less than three minutes later, the Cyclones were down by 13. He scored nine points in the next six minutes to rally Iowa State.

IOWA ST. (12-4) McKay 6-12 0-0 12, Nader 3-10 3-4 10, Morris 8-12 0-1 17, Thomas 5-9 0-0 11, Niang 11-16 3-4 27, Cooke 0-1 0-0 0, Burton 5-10 3-4 14. Totals 38-70 9-13 91.

TEXAS (10-6) Taylor 11-17 4-5 28, Felix 6-16 0-0 13, Yancy 2-3 0-0 5, Lammert 4-9 0-0 11, Ibeh 1-3 0-2 2, Mack 4-10 3-4 14, Holland 2-4 0-2 5, Davis Jr. 5-9 2-2 14, Roach Jr. 0-1 0-0 0, Cleare 1-2 0-0 2.

Totals 36-74 9-15 94.

Halftime-Texas 49-38. End Of Regulation-Tied 87. Three-Point GoalsIowa St. 6-17 (Niang 2-4, Morris 1-2, Burton 1-2, Thomas 1-4, Nader 1-4, Cooke 0-1), Texas 13-31 (Lammert 3-7, Mack 3-8, Taylor 2-3, Davis Jr. 2-5, Yancy 1-2, Holland 1-2, Felix 1-4).

Rebounds-Iowa St. 39 (Nader 16), Texas 33 (Yancy 7). Assists-Iowa St. 12 (Morris 7), Texas 14 (Taylor 6). Total Fouls-Iowa St. 12, Texas 14. A-10,663.

Kansas State 83, Texas Tech 70 Manhattan — Kamau Stokes and Barry Brown combined to hit seven of Kansas State’s seasonhigh 10 three-pointers, and the Wildcats notched their first Big 12 victory with a win over Texas Tech.

Stokes and Wesley Iwundu led the Wildcats (11-5, 1-3) with 17 points apiece, part of an offensive clinic that also saw Brown finish with 15 points. Five Wildcats finished in double figures.

Brown helped fend off a comeback bid by the Red Raiders — who cut into a 16-point halftime deficit to trail 59-54 with 9:42 to play — by capping an 11-0 run that spanned 1:48 with an emphatic, reverse dunk in transition.

TEXAS TECH (11-4) Williams 3-9 2-4 8, Smith 2-9 4-4 8, Evans 2-5 4-4 8, Gotcher 2-5 0-0 5, Odiase 2-6 0-0 4, Thomas 0-1 0-0 0, Williamson 0-0 0-0 0, Gray 7-15 4-4 23, Ross 3-7 4-4 11, Jackson 0-1 1-2 1, Temple 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 22-61 19-22 70.

KANSAS ST. (11-5) Stokes 6-8 1-2 17, Edwards 5-11 0-1 11, Iwundu 8-11 1-1 17, Wade 3-7 2-3 10, Hurt 1-1 0-0 2, Ervin II 1-2 0-0 2, Johnson 2-3 3-4 7, Brown 5-12 2-3 15, Budke 0-0 2-2 2. Totals 31-55 11-16 83.

Halftime-Kansas St. 47-31. ThreePoint Goals-Texas Tech 7-22 (Gray 5-7, Gotcher 1-3, Ross 1-5, Evans 0-1, Smith 0-2, Williams 0-4), Kansas St. 10-19 (Stokes 4-5, Brown 3-7, Wade 2-4, Edwards 1-2, Ervin II 0-1). ReboundsTexas Tech 36 (Gray 8), Kansas St. 32 (Edwards 8). Assists-Texas Tech 12 (Ross 4), Kansas St. 18 (Edwards, Ervin II, Iwundu 4). Total Fouls-Texas Tech 20, Kansas St. 19. A-12,316.

Top 25 Men Michigan 70, No. 3 Maryland 67 Ann Arbor, Mich. — Zak Irvin scored 22 points for sharp-shooting Michigan, and the Wolverines held on for a victory over Maryland when Rasheed Sulaimon missed a threepointer in the final seconds.

Maryland’s nine-game winning streak came to an end despite 22 points and 11 rebounds from Diamond Stone. Michigan (13-4, 3-1 Big Ten) held Maryland’s backcourt duo of Sulaimon and Melo Trimble to 10 points on 4-of-17 shooting.

The Wolverines were without guard Caris LeVert, their leading scorer.

The senior missed a third straight game due to a lower-left-leg injury.

MARYLAND (15-2) Sulaimon 3-10 0-0 8, Trimble 1-7 0-0 2, Carter 7-11 0-0 15, Layman 7-10 1-2 18, Dodd 1-1 0-0 2, Brantley 0-0 0-0 0, Nickens 0-4 0-0 0, Cekovsky 0-0 0-0 0, Ram 0-2 0-0 0, Stone 7-13 8-9 22. Totals 26-58 9-11 67.

MICHIGAN (13-4) Walton Jr. 4-13 1-2 12, AbdurRahkman 2-3 0-0 5, Irvin 8-14 3-6 22, Robinson 6-10 0-0 17, Donnal 3-7 2-3 8, Chatman 0-0 0-0 0, Wilson 0-2 2-2 2, Dakich 0-0 0-0 0, Dawkins 2-4 0-0 4, Doyle 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-53 8-13 70.

Halftime-Michigan 37-29. ThreePoint Goals-Maryland 6-24 (Layman 3-5, Sulaimon 2-6, Carter 1-4, Ram 0-2, Trimble 0-3, Nickens 0-4), Michigan 12-29 (Robinson 5-9, Walton Jr. 3-7, Irvin 3-7, Abdur-Rahkman 1-1, Wilson 0-2, Donnal 0-3). Rebounds-Maryland 36 (Stone 11), Michigan 27 (Walton Jr. 10). Assists-Maryland 8 (Trimble 3), Michigan 12 (Abdur-Rahkman, Walton Jr. 4). Total Fouls-Maryland 16, Michigan 12. A-NA.

No. 7 Xavier 84, Depaul 64 Cincinnati — Trevon Bluiett scored a careerhigh 24 points — 19 in the first half — for Xavier.

Xavier (15-1, 3-1 Big East) led most of the way as Bluiett got his shooting touch early, making his first four shots from beyond the arc. He tied his career high with five three-pointers on 11 attempts. The Musketeers made a season-high 12 three-pointers.

DEPAUL (6-11) Stimage 1-2 2-2 4, Henry 6-11 3-3 16, Hamilton IV 1-7 0-0 3, Garrett Jr. 2-7 0-0 5, Cain 2-9 1-6 7, Curington 4-7 0-0 11, Wood 4-7 0-0 9, Molinari 0-0 1-2 1, Phillips 0-0 0-0 0, Dolins 0-0 0-0 0, Simpson 3-6 0-0 8, Gazi 0-2 0-0 0, Barry 0-0 0-0 0, Hanel 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 23-58 7-13 64.

XAVIER (15-1) Reynolds 2-6 2-3 6, Bluiett 7-14 5-5 24, Abell 0-5 0-0 0, Davis 4-8 3-4 14, Macura 5-6 2-2 13, Austin Jr. 0-1 0-0 0, Farr 1-6 2-2 4, Burgess 0-1 0-0 0, London 1-3 0-0 3, Bergen 0-0 0-0 0, Stainbrook 0-0 0-0 0, Gates 4-6 1-3 11, Coker 0-0 0-0 0, O’Mara 2-3 5-6 9. Totals 26-59 20-25 84.

Halftime-Xavier 41-31. Three-Point Goals-DePaul 11-27 (Curington 3-6, Simpson 2-4, Cain 2-5, Henry 1-2, Hamilton IV 1-3, Wood 1-3, Garrett Jr. 1-4), Xavier 12-26 (Bluiett 5-11, Davis 3-5, Gates 2-3, Macura 1-2, London 1-3, Abell 0-1, Reynolds 0-1).

Rebounds-DePaul 35 (Henry 8), Xavier 39 (Reynolds 7). Assists-DePaul 14 (Garrett Jr. 4), Xavier 21 (Davis 7). Total Fouls-DePaul 23, Xavier 19. A-10,400.

No. 12 Providence 50, Creighton 48 Omaha, Neb. — Kris Dunn hit a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer and scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half as Providence overcame its worst shooting of the season.

PROVIDENCE (15-2) Bentil 4-12 4-6 13, Bullock 0-2 0-0 0, Dunn 6-17 7-8 20, Lindsey 2-6 0-0 5, Lomomba 0-1 1-2 1, Council II 0-1 0-0 0, Cartwright 1-7 0-1 2, Edwards 2-3 2-2 6, Fazekas 1-5 0-0 3. Totals 16-54 14-19 50.

CREIGHTON (12-6) Huff 0-3 0-0 0, Groselle 2-4 0-2 4, Thomas 0-5 0-0 0, Watson Jr. 3-16 3-3 9, Zierden 2-8 2-2 8, Harrell Jr. 1-4 0-0 2, Clement 0-0 0-0 0, Albert 0-2 0-0 0, Milliken 1-6 4-6 6, Hegner 4-11 0-0 11, Hanson 4-7 0-0 8. Totals 17-66 9-13 48.

Halftime-Creighton 25-18. 3-Point Goals-Providence 4-24 (Lindsey 1-4, Dunn 1-5, Bentil 1-5, Fazekas 1-5, Cartwright 0-1, Council II 0-1, Edwards 0-1, Bullock 0-2), Creighton 5-23 (Hegner 3-8, Zierden 2-7, Albert 0-1, Harrell Jr. 0-1, Huff 0-2, Milliken 0-2, Thomas 0-2). Fouled Out-Groselle.

Rebounds-Providence 43 (Bentil, Dunn 8), Creighton 46 (Watson Jr. 9).

Assists-Providence 8 (Cartwright, Dunn 3), Creighton 10 (Watson Jr. 5).

Total Fouls-Providence 15, Creighton 18. A-17,073.

No. 13 Virginia 66, No. 8 Miami 58 Charlottesville, Va. — Malcolm Brogdon had 20 points, and London Perrantes scored all 13 of his in the second half.

MIAMI (13-2) Reed 5-8 0-0 11, McClellan 4-12 4-5 13, Rodriguez 6-13 3-5 17, Murphy 0-2 0-0 0, Jekiri 2-4 1-2 5, Newton 2-5 2-3 6, Lawrence Jr. 0-0 0-2 0, Palmer 0-1 0-0 0, Cruz Uceda 2-5 0-0 6. Totals 21-50 10-17 58.

VIRGINIA (13-3) Shayok 0-1 0-0 0, Gill 6-10 3-8 15, Brogdon 7-15 5-5 20, Perrantes 3-5 6-6 13, Salt 0-1 0-0 0, Hall 1-2 0-0 2, Tobey 6-10 0-0 12, Nolte 0-1 0-0 0, Wilkins 0-1 0-0 0, Thompson 1-1 2-2 4. Totals 24-47 16-21 66.

Halftime-Virginia 27-23. 3-Point Goals-Miami 6-22 (Cruz Uceda 2-5, Rodriguez 2-6, Reed 1-4, McClellan 1-5, Newton 0-1, Murphy 0-1), Virginia 2-7 (Perrantes 1-2, Brogdon 1-3, Shayok 0-1, Nolte 0-1). Fouled OutNone. Rebounds-Miami 27 (Jekiri 6), Virginia 35 (Gill 8). Assists-Miami 8 (Palmer, Rodriguez 3), Virginia 12 (Gill, Thompson 3). Total Fouls-Miami 17, Virginia 19. A-NA.

The Wildcats (13-3, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) have won nine straight over the Bulldogs and 12 consecutive league games at home.

Mississippi State (78, 0-3) rallied from a 20-point deficit in the second half and trailed 74-71 with 1:14 remaining, but the Wildcats made six free throws in the final 47 seconds to seal the win.

MISSISSIPPI ST. (7-8) Newman 3-7 6-6 14, Ready 2-6 3-4 7, Ware 4-7 3-3 11, Daniels 1-3 0-0 3, Sword 9-13 2-3 20, Thomas 3-3 0-0 8, Zuppardo 1-4 0-0 3, Weatherspoon 4-8 0-0 8, Holman 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-51 14-16 74.

KENTUCKY (13-3) Lee 1-2 0-0 2, Ulis 7-14 5-5 21, Briscoe 7-9 0-1 14, Poythress 1-4 4-6 6, Murray 7-14 3-4 22, Labissiere 2-3 1-2 5, Matthews 0-1 0-0 0, Mulder 1-5 0-0 2, Willis 2-3 2-2 8. Totals 28-55 15-20 80.

Halftime—Kentucky 39-31. 3-Point Goals—Mississippi St. 6-13 (Thomas 2-2, Newman 2-4, Daniels 1-1, Zuppardo 1-4, Weatherspoon 0-2), Kentucky 9-23 (Murray 5-11, Willis 2-2, Ulis 2-6, Poythress 0-1, Mulder 0-3).

Fouled Out—Lee, Sword. Rebounds— Mississippi St. 20 (Ware 6), Kentucky 33 (Lee 9). Assists—Mississippi St. 8 (Newman 4), Kentucky 16 (Briscoe, Ulis 5). Total Fouls—Mississippi St. 20, Kentucky 21. Technicals—Ready, Briscoe, Ulis. A—23,897.

FLORIDA (10-6) Allen 0-4 0-0 0, Finney-Smith 6-9 1-3 17, Chiozza 5-11 0-0 12, Egbunu 3-8 2-3 8, Leon 7-8 0-2 16, Hill 3-9 1-4 7, Walker 0-1 0-0 0, Francis-Ramirez 1-4 0-0 3, Robinson 2-6 0-0 5, Hayes 0-0 0-0 0, Rimmer 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 27-61 4-12 68.

TEXAS A&M (14-2) A. Collins 0-1 4-4 4, Jones 8-13 7-11 26, Caruso 2-6 0-2 5, House 7-24 6-6 22, Davis 3-7 2-5 8, Hogg 1-3 0-0 3, Gilder 0-5 0-0 0, Trocha-Morelos 0-1 0-0 0, Miller 1-1 1-2 3. Totals 22-61 20-30 71.

Halftime—Texas A&M 33-28. 3-Point Goals—Florida 10-26 (Finney-Smith 4-6, Leon 2-2, Chiozza 2-6, FrancisRamirez 1-3, Robinson 1-5, Hill 0-1, Allen 0-3), Texas A&M 7-23 (Jones 3-4, House 2-10, Caruso 1-2, Hogg 1-2, Trocha-Morelos 0-1, A. Collins 0-1, Gilder 0-3). Fouled Out—Egbunu.

Rebounds—Florida 41 (FinneySmith 12), Texas A&M 39 (Caruso 7).

Assists—Florida 18 (Chiozza 8), Texas A&M 14 (Caruso 7). Total Fouls— Florida 25, Texas A&M 13. A—9,766.

Big 12 Women

No. 6 Baylor 69, West Virginia 64 Waco, Texas — Alexis Jones scored 20 points to help Baylor beat West Virginia.

Khadijiah Cave added 13 points, Kalani Brown No. 14 Kentucky 80, had 12 and Kristy WalMississippi St. 74 lace 10 —including a pair Lexington, Ky. — Jamal of free throws with 5.5 Murray scored 22 points seconds left — for Baylor to lead Kentucky.

(17-1, 4-1 Big 12).

Ottawa boys dump Baldwin Boys Ottawa 74, Baldwin 35 Baldwin City — Isaac McCullough led all scorers with 26 points, including four three-pointers, and Ottawa High more than doubled up on Baldwin, 74-35, in high school boys basketball Tuesday night.

Perry Carroll added 20 points for Ottawa, and Devion Bethea had 16.

Jayce Dighans had 14 points to lead Baldwin, while Jackson Barth added 12.

Ottawa 19 27 17 11—74 Baldwin 9 15 11 0 —35 Ottawa — Isaac McCulloiugh 26, Perry Carroll 20, Devion Bethea 16, Krys Johnson 7, Julian Jackson 3, Drew Bones 2.

Baldwin — Jayce Dighans 14, Jackson Barth 12, Tanner Jackman 5, Austin Ward 2, Hunter Ramirez 2.

Paola 56, Eudora 53 Eudora — Brian Tolefree scored 18 points, and Austin Downing added 16 points for Eudora.

The Cardinals will host Ottawa on Friday.

Paola 7 13 17 14—56 Eudora 13 15 9 16—53 Paola — Ohlmeier 3, Swanson 3, Briddle 17, Wokutch 5, McDowell 14, Wilson 6, Moala 8.

Eudora — Avery Rouser 7, Brian Tolefree 18, Austin Downing 16, Jomain Rouser 8, Nathan Fawcett 4.

Girls Baldwin 70, Ottawa 38 Baldwin City — Abby Ogle paced four Baldwin scorers in double figures with 17 points as Baldwin’s girls defeated Ottawa. Kyna Smith had 15 points, Madeline Neufeld added 14, and Taylor Cawley added 11.

Kamryn Smith led all scorers with 21 points for Ottawa.

Baldwin led 41-16 at halftime and coasted from there.

Baldwin (6-2) is at Spring Hill on Friday. Ottawa (2-5) is at Eudora.

Ottawa 9 7 12 10—38 Baldwin 20 21 23 6—70 Ottawa — Ryen White 4, Brynn Ferguson 10, Deonna Lane 1, Jenna DeVore 2, Kamryn Shaffer 21.

Baldwin — Fayth Peterson 4, Abby Ogle 17, Taylor Cawley 11, Kyna Smith 15, McKinley Markley 6, Madeline Neufeld 14, Lily Fursman 2, Riley O’Rourke 1.

Paola 51, Eudora 24 Eudora — Catherine Grosdider and Sadie Pitman led Eudora with six points apiece in a loss to Paola.

Eudora 2 6 6 10—24 Paola 11 15 16 9—51 Eudora — Corrinne Yoder-Mulkey 4, Chloe Fewins 4, Sadie Pitman 6, Liz Kendall 2, Jensen Herron 2, Catherine Grosdidier 6.

Paola — E. Williams 8, Leckner 4, Morgan 6, S. Williams 2, Laudan 19, Chandler Karr 12.

Veritas girls roll to win KC East stops Seabury J-W Staff Reports

Veritas girls 60, Christ Prep 35 Tori Huslig scored 22 points, and Veritas Christian defeated Christ Prep, 60-35, on Tuesday night in high school girls basketball at East Lawrence Rec Center.

SCOREBOARD Big 12 Men

Big 12 Overall

W L W L West Virginia 4 0 15 1 Kansas 3 1 14 2 Oklahoma 2 1 13 1 Baylor 2 1 12 3 Texas 2 2 10 6 Oklahoma State 1 2 9 6 TCU 1 2 9 6 Iowa State 1 3 12 4 Texas Tech 1 3 11 4 Kansas State 1 3 11 5 Tuesday’s Games West Virginia 74, Kansas 63 Kansas State 83, Texas Tech 70 Texas 94, Iowa State 91, OT Today’s Games TCU at Baylor, 7:15 p.m. (ESPNews) Oklahoma at Oklahoma State, 8 p.m.

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College Men

EAST Albany (NY) 80, New Hampshire 75, OT Dartmouth 80, Canisius 69 George Washington 81, UMass 70 West Virginia 74, Kansas 63 SOUTH Kentucky 80, Mississippi St. 74 Tulane 81, South Florida 70 Vanderbilt 75, Auburn 57 Virginia 66, Miami 58 MIDWEST Arkansas 94, Missouri 61 Ball St. 74, W. Michigan 64 Bowling Green 91, Ohio 75 Cent. Michigan 92, Akron 81 Dayton 80, Davidson 74 E. Michigan 81, Buffalo 69 Evansville 84, Drake 65 Kansas St. 83, Texas Tech 70 Kent St. 76, Miami (Ohio) 68 N. Illinois 71, Toledo 66 Northwestern 70, Wisconsin 65 Providence 50, Creighton 48 S. Illinois 81, Illinois St. 78 Xavier 84, DePaul 64 SOUTHWEST Abilene Christian 87, Northwestern St. 72 Stephen F. Austin 85, Cent. Arkansas 64 Texas A&M 71, Florida 68 FAR WEST Utah St. 79, Air Force 60

No. 15 Texas A&M 71, Florida 68 College Station, Texas — Jalen Jones scored 26 points and Danuel House added 22 to help Tex- Big 12 Women Big 12 as A&M to its seventh W L straight win.

Texas 4 0 Baylor 4 1 Florida (10-6, 2-2 Oklahoma 3 1 Southeastern Confer- Iowa State 3 1 3 2 ence) never led after half- West Virginia State 2 2 time but tied it twice and Oklahoma TCU 2 2 0 4 never let the Aggies (14-2, Kansas State Texas Tech 0 4 4-0) pull away.

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Kansas City Christian on Regan Zaremba scored Friday.

12 points, and Kayleigh Christ Prep 8 13 2 12—35 East 7 13 10 16—46 Veritas 21 11 14 14—60 Boos added 10, but Sea- KC Seabury 4 4 8 7—23 Veritas — Titi Shepard 6, Holly Scott KC East — Roberts 6, Stahr 9, 6, Alyssa Krestan 4, Emma Wilson 9, bury Academy fell to KanDelaeny Shelton 2, Chloe Holland 9, sas City East, 46-23, in high Blubaugh 6, Vermeer 15, Fightmaster 2, Rouyer 4, Linder 4.

Alison Tichenor 2, Tori Huslig 22. girls basketball Seabury — Celia Taylor-Puckett 1, Christ Prep — Broners 4, Anderson 2, school Davis 7, Makeen 2, Dolz 5, Hughes 15.

Tuesday night at Seabury. Regan Zaremba 12, Kayleigh Boos 10.

Overall W L 15 0 17 1 12 3 11 4 14 4 12 3 10 5 10 5 9 6 5 10

Sunday’s Game Oklahoma 68, Kansas State 58 Tuesday’s Game Baylor 69, West Virginia 64 Today’s Games Texas Tech at TCU, 7 p.m. (FSSW+) Texas at Kansas, 7 p.m. (TWCSC) Oklahoma State at Kansas State, 7 p.m.

College Women

SOUTH Gardner-Webb 63, Charleston Southern 55 High Point 53, Coastal Carolina 52 Presbyterian 59, Winthrop 48 UNC Asheville 81, Longwood 42 SOUTHWEST Baylor 69, West Virginia 64

High School Boys

Andale 58, Mulvane 45 Anderson County 49, Prairie View 35 Andover 66, Valley Center 59, OT Andover Central 57, Derby 56 Attica 59, Hutchinson Central Christian 54, OT Augusta 57, Rose Hill 44 Basehor-Linwood 57, Lansing 42 Beloit 60, Chapman 31 Bennington 46, Ell-Saline 28 Berean Academy 48, Marion 40 Blue Valley Southwest 50, BV North 36 Blue Valley Stillwell 63, Bishop Miege 51 Bonner Springs 70, KC Bishop Ward 34 Burlingame 58, Marais des Cygnes Valley 45 Burlington 75, Neodesha 52 BV West 58, BV Northwest 50 Caldwell 52, Udall 41 Cedar Vale/Dexter 67, Flinthills 63 Central Plains 63, Dodge City 43 Centralia 60, Frankfort 45 Centre 38, Goessel 37 Chaparral 49, Belle Plaine 39 Chase County 44, Northern Heights 36 Cheney 73, Wichita Independent 65 Coffeyville 43, Chanute 41 Colby 45, Goodland 33 Concordia 73, Marysville 63 Conway Springs 56, Douglass 46 Cunningham 66, Burrton 59 Doniphan West 40, Wetmore 29 El Dorado 66, Winfield 54 Elkhart 78, Deerfield 60 Ellinwood 66, St. John 36 Erie 48, Caney Valley 42 Eureka 57, West Elk 50, OT Fredonia 80, Humboldt 72 Garden Plain 52, Wichita Trinity 42 Girard 85, Columbus 26 Goddard 55, Arkansas City 50 Goddard-Eisenhower 78, Maize South 68 Halstead 73, Nickerson 53 Hartford 56, Lebo 45 Hays 90, Great Bend 44 Hays-TMP-Marian 62, Trego 46 Herington 36, Council Grove 3 Heritage Christian 68, McLouth 45 Hesston 62, Kingman 35 Hiawatha 53, Holton 45 Hillsboro 61, Smoky Valley 56 Hogan Prep, Mo. 64, KC Harmon 52 Holcomb 52, Scott City 36 Hoxie 62, Wichita County 52 Hugoton 71, Ulysses 27 Ingalls 46, Fowler 35 Inman 54, Remington 47 Jackson Heights 63, Jefferson North 36 Johnson-Stanton County 62, Walsh, Colo. 34 Junction City 67, Highland Park 49 KC Washington 57, KC Schlagle 56 Kiowa County 62, Pawnee Heights 30 Larned 55, Lyons 40 Lawrence 82, SM West 70 Lawrence Free State 48, Leavenworth 34 Liberal 67, Garden City 45 Lincoln 66, Tescott 42 Little River 49, Elyria Christian 35 Logan 51, Golden Plains 45 Louisburg 49, Frontenac 41 Lyndon 60, West Franklin 50 Macksville 71, LaCrosse 50 Maize 54, Salina Central 43 Manhattan 56, Washburn Rural 52 Maur Hill - Mount Academy 49, Pleasant Ridge 37 McPherson 68, Buhler 61 Meade 55, Southwestern Hts. 46 Medicine Lodge 56, Bluestem 38 Minneapolis 31, Clay Center 28 Moundridge 57, Canton-Galva 36 Newton 42, Hutchinson 39 Norwich 40, South Barber 38 Olathe East 53, SM East 44 Olathe North 73, SM Northwest 56 Olathe South 53, SM South 46 Olpe 48, Southern Coffey 30 Osage City 73, Mission Valley 43 Oswego 65, Uniontown 62

Ottawa 74, Baldwin 35 Oxford 53, South Haven 52, OT Paola 56, Eudora 53 Parsons 64, Independence 46 Pike Valley 47, Glasco/MiltonvaleSouthern Cloud 37 Pittsburg 61, Fort Scott 58 Pratt 60, Haven 35 Pratt Skyline 58, Pretty Prairie 27 Quinter 68, Western Plains 48 Riverton 51, Galena 45 Rossville 56, Rock Creek 43 Royal Valley 45, Perry-Lecompton 33 Rural Vista 69, Peabody-Burns 37 Sabetha 46, Nemaha Central 44 Salina Sacred Heart 59, Republic County 41 Salina South 46, Wichita Campus 33 Sedan 64, Central Burden 37 Sedgwick 47, Hutchinson Trinity 43 Shawnee Heights 70, Topeka Hayden 66 Solomon 32, Wakefield 30 South Central 64, Bucklin 20 South Gray 60, Satanta 55 Southeast Saline 72, Russell 54 Spearville 49, Ness City 36 Spring Hill 41, DeSoto 31 St. John’s Beloit-Tipton 51, Osborne 42 St. Mary’s 69, Riley County 42 St. Thomas Aquinas 57, GardnerEdgerton 55, 2OT Sterling 55, Hoisington 47 Syracuse 40, Moscow 37 Topeka 71, Topeka West 68 Topeka Seaman 56, Emporia 44 Triplains-Brewster 45, Rawlins County 42 Troy 56, Onaga 40 Valley Falls 46, Horton 34 Valley Heights 74, Clifton-Clyde 61 Veritas Christian 77, Christ Preparatory Academy 40 Victoria 62, Stockton 48 Wabaunsee 51, Silver Lake 35 Wamego 72, Jefferson West 52 Washington County 72, Linn 22 Waverly 51, Madison/Hamilton 46 Wellington 51, Clearwater 45 Wichita Collegiate 79, Circle 66 Wichita East 69, Wichita North 51 Wichita Heights 48, Wichita Bishop Carroll 46 Wichita South 66, Wichita Northwest 56 Wichita West 77, Kapaun Mount Carmel 74, OT Yates Center 76, Cherryvale 69

Middle School Boys

Tuesday at Seabury SOUTH 54, SEABURY 30 South highlights: Dre Bridges 10 points; Chris Mcgee 11 points; Gannon Hill 13 points; Chaska Cloud 4 points.

South record: 2-1. Next for South: Thursday vs. KC Turner.

High School Girls

Anderson County 27, Prairie View 25 Atchison County 52, Riverside 32 Baldwin 70, Ottawa 38 Caney Valley 58, Erie 29 Central Heights 27, Osawatomie 12 Central Plains 55, Dodge City 45 Centralia 51, Frankfort 44 Chanute 57, Coffeyville 35 Chaparral 46, Belle Plaine 31 Chapman 40, Beloit 37 Chase County 39, Northern Heights 22 Cheney 40, Wichita Independent 38 Cherryvale 52, Yates Center 19 Circle 39, Wichita Collegiate 31 Colby 52, Goodland 47 Conway Springs 36, Douglass 16 Council Grove 54, Herington 24 Cunningham 47, Burrton 23 Derby 50, Andover Central 29 DeSoto 50, Spring Hill 27 Dighton 39, Wheatland-Grinnell 32 El Dorado 42, Winfield 32 Elkhart 78, Deerfield 60 Ell-Saline 39, Bennington 25 Elyria Christian 36, Little River 31 Emporia 50, Topeka Seaman 41 Eureka 49, West Elk 37 Fairfield 64, Stafford 46 Flinthills 69, Cedar Vale/Dexter 42 Fredonia 50, Humboldt 47 Frontenac 56, Louisburg 43 Galena 49, Riverton 34 Garden Plain 45, Wichita Trinity 32 Girard 61, Columbus 33 Goddard 37, Arkansas City 26 Goessel 58, Centre 24 Golden Plains 51, Logan 47 Great Bend 62, Hays 55 Haven 49, Pratt 43 Highland Park 48, Junction City 46 Holton 72, Hiawatha 65 Hoxie 74, Wichita County 26 Hugoton 71, Ulysses 27 Hutchinson Central Christian 32, Attica 30 Independence 44, Parsons 30 Jayhawk Linn 41, Chetopa 37 Jefferson North 39, Jackson Heights 29 Jefferson West 42, Wamego 36 Kapaun Mount Carmel 52, Wichita West 28 KC Christian 46, Bishop Seabury Academy 23 Kingman 53, Hesston 52 Kiowa County 51, Pawnee Heights 15 LaCrosse 57, Macksville 36 Lakeside 52, Thunder Ridge 39 Lansing 38, Basehor-Linwood 36 Larned 60, Lyons 44 Leavenworth 42, Lawrence Free State 40 Lebo 40, Hartford 30 Liberal 38, Garden City 31 Lincoln 53, Tescott 33 Maize South 72, GoddardEisenhower 64 Marion 40, Berean Academy 39 Marysville 67, Concordia 56 Maur Hill - Mount Academy 42, Pleasant Ridge 28 McPherson 53, Buhler 18 Meade 59, Southwestern Hts. 41 Minneapolis 31, Clay Center 28 Mission Valley 50, Osage City 29 Northeast-Arma 49, Pleasanton 39 Olathe East 56, SM East 36 Olathe North 50, SM Northwest 46 Oswego 42, Uniontown 30 Paola 51, Eudora 24 Pittsburg 52, Fort Scott 38 Quinter 54, Western Plains 21 Rawlins County 38, TriplainsBrewster 25 Remington 35, Inman 21 Republic County 48, Salina Sacred Heart 20 Riley County 51, St. Mary’s 20 Rose Hill 55, Augusta 34 Rossville 61, Rock Creek 60 Royal Valley 38, Perry-Lecompton 31 Russell 59, Southeast Saline 50 Sabetha 60, Nemaha Central 41 Salina Central 55, Maize 52 Salina South 38, Wichita Campus 28 Silver Lake 56, Wabaunsee 33SM North 50, Olathe Northwest 46 SM West 58, Lawrence 56 Smoky Valley 42, Hillsboro 33 Solomon 46, Wakefield 33 St. James Academy 50, KC Sumner 44 St. John’s Beloit-Tipton 73, Osborne 20 Sterling 46, Hoisington 29 Sylvan-Lucas 40, Natoma 25 Tonganoxie 54, KC Turner 20 Topeka 65, Topeka West 45 Topeka Hayden 57, Shawnee Heights 45 Trego 68, Hays-TMP-Marian 28 Troy 52, Onaga 30 Valley Center 57, Andover 37 Valley Falls 58, Horton 25 Veritas Christian 60, Christ Preparatory Academy 35 Washburn Rural 54, Manhattan 52 Washington County 58, Linn 41 Waverly 52, Madison/Hamilton 32 Wellington 60, Clearwater 23 Wellsville 50, Santa Fe Trail 40 West Franklin 61, Lyndon 35

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Valeo is a leader in providing mental health and substance abuse services for adults in the Topeka area. Our vision is to keep behavioral health care consumer driven, to close the gap on mental health needs and services offered, and provide early screening for mental health and substance abuse. Valeo is currently seeking a Medical Director. The essential function of the Medical Director is to provide outpatient medical/psychiatric services to consumers of Valeo. This would include being available for consultation and feedback. The Medical Director actively participates as a member of the Medical Services that provides collaborative treatment with numerous members of a treatment team outside of Medical Services. The Medical Director works with Valeo staff to support the mission, vision and values of Valeo Behavioral Health Care. Valeo will offer a competitive salary and generous benefit package.

This position requires a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine and completion of four years of postgraduate training in psychiatry in an accredited program. The Medical Director must also possess a State of Kansas medical license and be Board Eligible in psychiatry. In addition, the Medical Director must have knowledge of psychiatric, diagnostic, and pharmacological and other treatment principles and practices and must have the ability to gain the support and cooperation of practicing physicians, psychiatrists, employees, consumers and the general public. The position also requires knowledge and support of community-based psychiatric services.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Valeo Behavioral Health Care, Human Resources, 5401 SW 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66606 or email to apply@valeotopeka.org.

Valeo gives an incentive for Spanish speaking applicants. Valeo is an EOE.

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Valeo Behavioral Health Care is in need of PRN Mental Health Technicians to work with adult clients that have mental health issues within our Crisis Diversion Services program- which includes residential and In-Home Support Services. The primary function of the Mental Health Technician involves one-to-one support for mental health clients by assisting them toward maximizing opportunities to become more self-sufficient over time in meal preparation, laundry and cleaning, transportation, psychosocial skills, and other personal care needs. Flexible work schedule, 16-40 hrs. p/week, as coverage is needed 24/7. Training provided and incentive after 6 months. A valid Kansas Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance is required, as the position requires providing transportation to clients. Must be at least 18 years of age or older and be able to pass pre-employment background checks and KDADS adult/child abuse registries.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Valeo Behavioral Health Care, Human Resources, 5401 SW 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66606 or email to apply@valeotopeka.org.

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FHLBank Topeka’s products and services help our member banks provide affordable credit and support housing and community development efforts. We are accepting resumes for a:

Full-time & Part-time Public Transit Bus Operators

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Enjoy a rewarding career providing public transit service to our community!

This position may be filled as a level I, II, or III, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

The individual in this position will manage the quantitative support bridge with the Market Risk Analysis (MRA) operations group, participate in data management functions, manage testing, participate in model review, and manage the assessment and remediation efforts between FHLBank and third-party contributors of derivative valuations.

This individual is a key contributor to the development and production of accurate and timely market risk metrics/measurements that are critical to the determination of the FHLBank’s market risk profile. This position also provides the essential analysis to be used in order to develop strategies to modify the existing market risk profile to a desired level under various market conditions.

Topeka Metro is accepting applications for full-time and part-time Bus Operators to provide safe, professional, and courteous public transit service.

Minimum Qualifications: • Customer oriented with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively and courteously.

• Demonstrate a professional, pleasant and helpful demeanor towards the public.

• Must be able to exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to memorize routes, transfer points, and fare structures.

QUALIFICATIONS Level I One to three years of similar or related experience.

Four-year college degree plus a graduate degree required.

Knowledge of financial markets, including interest rate derivatives.

Proficiency in mathematical modeling.

Ability to apply database and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to independently compose algorithms in compilable form.

Knowledge of financial modeling techniques and products, including theoretical constructs and the associated relational terms and applications.

Level II

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and comply with safety and traffic rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Reliable and flexible with the ability to work various shifts Monday-Saturday.

• Ability to obtain a KS CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements within two weeks of hire date.

• Steady work history with previous experience.

• Must maintain an excellent driving record.

• Satisfactorily pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen, functional employment test and DOT medical exam.

• 21 years of age with a HS diploma/GED.

Same as level I plus the following: Ph.D. strongly preferred.

Three to seven years of similar or related experience.

Level III Same as Level I and II plus the following: Seven to ten years of relevant experience with advanced knowledge of financial modeling techniques and products.

In addition to a rewarding, team-oriented work environment, FHLBank Topeka offers opportunities for growth and development, an attractive benefit package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), short-term incentive plan and much more. To see a more detailed job summary and apply for this position, go to the Bank website at

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Full-time starting pay after two weeks of training $14.74/hr.

6 months $16.07/hr.

12 months $17.08/hr.

18 months $18.08/hr.

30 months $20.09/hr.

Download an application at TOPEKAMETRO.ORG or pick one up at one of our locations: Topeka Metro Admin. Office 201 N. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603 Quincy Street Station 820 S.E. Quincy Topeka, KS 66612 Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

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SENIOR TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER

OPERATIONS RISK ANALYST

This individual, at a senior level of proficiency, applies technical and team leadership abilities and will work with all areas of IT to identify opportunities for automated software testing. This individual will apply technical and team leadership abilities and will mentor Automation Engineers. This person will also guide decisions regarding automated testing tools and application.

This position may be filled as a level I or II depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

MAJOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Work with IT staff to identify opportunities to employ test automation Work with Automated Engineer to design and develop a reusable architecture for test automation Mentor Automated Engineer on automated testing methods and tools Stay current with testing techniques, products and industry standards Mentor BA/QAs on automated testing topics

QUALIFICATIONS Advanced level of competency with five to seven years of testing experience; two to four of those being in automated testing.

Three to five years of general financial experience comprising a combination of education and hands-on experience is preferred. (Experience may be in operational or information technology aspects of the financial sector).

Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Advanced understanding of software testing and test automation concepts and tools is required.

Advanced understanding of some combination of database design, programming concepts and web development is required.

Demonstrated ability in database querying methods (primarily SQL) is required.

Ability to think orderly, logically, and analytically and strong problem-solving skills.

Resourcefulness and creativity when researching new products and techniques.

Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office is required. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience with Agile development methods is required.

Must be able to work and travel independently and use general office equipment.

Must be goal-oriented and have a strong sense of team solidarity.

This individual will be a member of the operations risk group of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) department. They will lead or support, with moderate supervision, the performance and completion of tasks related to the following operations risk related programs: (1) Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance; (2) risk assessments; (3) fraud awareness; (4) end-user developed computing applications; (5) operations risk management (includes operational risk event reporting and quantification of operations risk); (6) model risk management; and (7) vendor management. This position performs follow up on the status of open operations risk issues, provides assistance to the other Operations Risk Analysts and works on special projects as assigned. Operations Risk program assignments are of moderate complexity and require the exercise of judgment. Work performed will be typically at an introductory or an intermediate level.

QUALIFICATIONS Level I One to three years of similar or related experience.

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or other related discipline is required.

Knowledge of internal control system processes and risk management methodologies.

Ability to develop a thorough understanding of FHLBank’s operations risk related programs.

Ability to work with a variety of staff to achieve ERM department and corporate goals.

Ability to work in a rapidly changing field and consistently meet deadlines.

Inquiring mindset with the ability to think logically.

Knowledge of/experience using MS Office including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.

Must be able to work independently and operate all types of general office equipment.

Level II Same as level I plus the following: Three to five years of similar or related experience.

Master’s degree, CPA or CIA professional certification is preferred.

General knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing standards.

In addition to a rewarding, team-oriented work environment, FHLBank Topeka offers opportunities for growth and development, an attractive benefit package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), short-term incentive plan and much more. To see a more detailed job summary and apply for this position, go to the Bank website at

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INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST

Provide guidance to members regarding collateral policies and procedures.

This individual, under limited supervision, will provide expert level expertise to the department and organization in all areas of network and application security. This individual will administer all network security platforms and research and recommend security products and services. They will coordinate data and user access security. This individual will also provide second level technical expertise to front line Operations staff members.

Major essential duties include: Primary administrator for FHLBank's perimeter security infrastructure. Administer and monitor all aspects around the FHLBank's perimeter security including firewalls, remote access appliances and vulnerability scanning.

Primary administrator for FHLBank's endpoint security infrastructure. Administer and monitor all aspects around FHLBank's endpoint security infrastructure including anti-virus, Internet content filtering and security patching.

Primary administrator for FHLBank's application security processes and procedures. Grant and verify NTFS, MS Access, and application security through the Account Management and Application Verification processes.

Recommend standards, conventions, controls, policies, and procedures in all areas of expertise.

Provide mentoring to junior staff and second level technical expertise to Operations staff. Act as a backup and resource to other members of the other IT Infrastructure sections.

Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to on-site loan collateral verifications and loan deliveries.

QUALIFICATIONS

The individual in this position will assist in management of the FHLBank’s secured credit risk by monitoring all members and housing associates’ collateral positions.

This includes: (1) conducting on-site collateral verifications of borrowing members or housing associates for the purpose of validating loan collateral holdings; (2) reviewing delivered loan files; and (3) preparing related management reports.

Major duties and Responsibilities include: Conduct on-site loan collateral verifications of borrowing members or housing associates to validate the accuracy, reliability and eligibility of loan collateral and loan level data detail pledged to the FHLBank.

Conduct collateral analysis on delivered loan files to validate the accuracy, reliability and eligibility of delivered loan assets and collateral reporting, including integrity of loan level data detail.

QUALIFICATIONS Four year college degree in business/finance or related field.

Three to five years of related experience.

Tact and good interpersonal skills – ability to interact with all levels.

Broad knowledge of the banking and thrift industry.

Thorough knowledge of lending markets (residential, commercial and agricultural).

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge and proficient use of MS Office applications including Word, Access and Excel.

Ability to travel independently. Travel is 60% to 70%.

Fully competent professional with three to five years of similar or related professional experience.

Education equivalent to a college degree required, graduate degree is preferred.

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional or Systems Security Certified Practitioner certifications preferred.

Strong understanding of network protocols.

Experience with multiple network security platforms, firewalls, virus scanners, and intrusion detection systems.

Understanding of industry standards regarding network and access control security procedures.

Ability to work independently in troubleshooting problems and researching capabilities of current or proposed products.

Strong customer service orientation.

Ability to work and travel independently and use general office equipment.

In addition to a rewarding, team-oriented work environment, FHLBank Topeka offers opportunities for growth and development, an attractive benefit package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), short-term incentive plan and much more. To see a more detailed job summary and apply for this position, go to the FHLBank website at

In addition to a rewarding, team-oriented work environment, FHLBank Topeka offers opportunities for growth and development, an attractive benefit package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), short-term incentive plan, and much more. To see a more detailed job summary and apply for this position, go to the FHLBank website at

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Shawnee Dispatch, a division of The World Company, is seeking individuals who want to help companies grow their business. Our Account Executive’s will develop sales and marketing strategies with clients utilizing print and digital advertising primarily for the Shawnee Dispatch, but will also include Lawrence Journal-World, LJWorld.com, KUsports. com and Lawrence.com, and our websites and digital products. Position will be located in Shawnee, Kansas.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse The University of Kansas Watkins Health Services has an immediate opening for a full time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to provide medical care on a contemporary, culturally oriented college campus of about 25,000 students.This unclassified professional staff position is responsible for providing primary care in the health center’s stimulating academic environment with an emphasis on patient education.The position requires graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; licensed or eligible with the State of Kansas; Board certified or eligible in Adult/Family Practice; DEA registration; and current ACLS certification.

The University of Kansas is committed to providing our employees with an enriching and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation, research, creativity and equal opportunity for learning, development and professional growth.

KU strives to recruit, develop, retain and reward a dynamic workforce that shares our mission and core strategic values in research, teaching and service. Learn more at http://provost.ku.edu/strategic-plan

Application deadline is 1/25/2016.

For additional information & to apply, go to: http://employment.ku.edu/staff/5038BR

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status.

The World Company offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, career opportunities and more! Background check and pre-employment drug screen required. EOE

Apply online at jobs.the-worldco.com Brandon Woods at Alvamar offers part and full-time positions in an environment focused on resident directed care. We are looking to add a few caring, qualified associates. Come see us if you are interested in any of these key positions:

• LPN Charge Nurse • CMA, CNA • Admissions/Move-In Coordinator (part-time) • Cook, Dietary Aide, Server • Housekeeper and Laundry Aide We offer competitive wages. Benefits such as direct deposit, an excellent orientation program, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and a discounted meal program are special services our Team Members can enjoy.

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Accounting Assistant Fundraising and public relations firm seeks accounting assistant to work in team oriented environment. Duties include A/P & A/R, data entry, and other accounting duties. Must be dependable and detail oriented with strong communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel required.

Experience with QuickBooks a plus.

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CLASS A CDL TANKER DRIVERS Due to GROWTH CHS Transportation is looking to hire multiple Class A CDL drivers in the Kansas City area.

Haul full hazmat loads regionally. You will be home most nights and rewarded for your hard work with profit sharing, pension plans, 3 weeks PTO and full benefits. $19.00 per hour and $.38 per mile.

For more information call Carrie at 651.355.8148 Or view our website and apply at CHSINC.com/Careers

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Administrative Assistant First Management, Inc., a local property management company, is looking for a qualified individual for a temporary full time position with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Responsibilities include answering phones, filing, greeting customers. Please email resumes to jobs@firstmanagementinc.com

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Healthcare CNA & Personal Care Attendant wanted. Full or Part-Time positions. Call 785-842-3301 Professional Sitters Home Health.

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Quickly earn $12-$15 hr Weekly pay checks.

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ECKAN is accepting applications for Director of Community Engagement located at the central office in Ottawa, Kansas.

It’s Fun! Outstanding pay Part-time work

The Director of Community Engagement has the responsibility of the administration of the Volunteer Center, all youth programs and social media, etc. Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience. $35,500/year, 40 hours/week with agency benefits.

Be an independent contractor, Deliver every day, between 2-6 a.m.

Reliable vehicle, driver’s license, insurance in your own name, and a phone required.

A complete job description and employment application is available at www.eckan.org. (job listings), 785-242-7450, ext. 7100. EOE/MFHV

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Excellent opportunity.

Apply in person or Fax resume to: 913-774-3366 or email: hr@jcmhospital.org www.fwhuston.com 408 Delaware Winchester, KS 66097

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(First published in the advertising and marketing Lawrence Daily Journal strategies as needed for World January 7, 2016) promoting the BizFuel Partnership in Douglas REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS County.

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C.S.T. via local dropoff or postmark date, (RFP bids BizFuel Partner and Lead must be between Contact for RFP: The $10K-$12K). ________ Chamber of Lawrence Kansas, Attn: Brady Pollington, Economic Development Project Manager, 646 Vermont St #200, Lawrence, KS 66044, bpollington@lawrencecham

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

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Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SALE

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Law Enforcement Center of the Courthouse at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, on January 21, 2016, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: Beginning at the Northwesterly corner of Lot 31, in Golf Club Subdivision, a Subdivision in the City of in Douglas Lawrence, County, Kansas, thence North 65°29’47” East a distance of 131.97 feet; thence Southeasterly on a curve to the right with a radius of 532.09 feet, and a delta angle of 4°49’04”, an arc length of 44.74 feet; thence South 24°23’01” East a distance thence of 15.46 feet; South 65°29’20” West a distance of 135.40 feet; thence North 22°55’07” West a distance of 60.19 feet to the point of beginning, commonly known as 2105 Greenbrier Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case.

The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com

Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for Kenneth M. McGovern, cash in hand, at the Lower Sheriff Level of the Judicial and Douglas County, Kansas

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Prepared By: SouthLaw, P.C. Kristen G. Stroehmann (KS #10551) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 663-7600 (913) 663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff (181014) _______

against this estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law, and if the demands are not thus exhibited they shall be forever barred.

Susan K. Moeser, Petitioner

Calvin J. Karlin - 09555 (First published in the Barber Emerson, L.C. Lawrence Daily Journal- 1211 Massachusetts Street P. O. Box 667 World January 13, 2016) Lawrence, Kansas IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF 66044-0667 (785) 843-6600 Telephone DOUGLAS COUNTY, (785) 843-8405 Facsimile KANSAS ckarlin@barberemerson.co In the Matter of the Estate m Attorneys for Petitioner of Geraldine B. Smith, _______ Deceased No. 2015 PR 000206 Division 1 (Proceeding Under K.S.A. Chapter 59)

(First published in the Lawrence Daily JournalWorld January 13, 2016) Abandon Property

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Mitch McDonald, 630 MichThe State of Kansas to all igan Apt. 4D, Lawrence, KS 66044. Mr. McDonald has persons concerned: left 3 coffee tables, 2 You are hereby notified couches, 3 TV’s, 2 computthat on December 31, 2015, ers, 2 mattresses, kitchen a petition for probate of supplies, clothes, shoes, will was filed in this court child toys, Foosball table, items, DVD

by Susan K. Moeser, heir, personal devisee and legatee player. These items will be named in the will of Geral- disposed of on Thursday, dine B. Smith, deceased. February 11, 2016, if not All creditors are notified to claimed. ________ exhibit their demands

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CARS

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Spaghetti Squash Salad

GET ENERGIZED

Fuel up on foods with bright colors, fresh ingredients

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f there is one thing we all need every day, it’s energy.

Without it we would accomplish nothing. The mitochondria in our cells work hard each second to incinerate the molecules that maintain our vitality. It’s a biological miracle of pristine efficiency and enviable sustainability.

Though we marvel at this process and its lifelong benefits, it is most unfortunate that daily energy, as we know it, does not come with an owner’s manual.

If we know rest + fuel = energy, then why do we have such a difficult time choosing the right foods that make up the fuel?

Our industrialized food system has altered our regard for physical energy to something we view as “on demand.”

We want it and we want it

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Rick Martin now. We are no longer satisfied with eating well today to sustain our energy tomorrow.

We adjust our levels with no regard for the time it takes our digestive system to dismantle nutrient-rich foods and turn them into a multiday boost.

Energy is now an abundant and convenient flick of a switch.

Food energy could be as easy as filling a car with the right gas, but we make it much more complicated. There are too many products offering energy (under the guise of stimulation) to get you over the wall. These power sources provide a false boost while the empty foods we consume take it away — likely the same empty foods that precipitated the energy crash to begin with.

Since we don’t have a standard measure of daily human energy, consider sourcing the right blend of fuel. Think of the nutrient-dense foods you consume as the supporting cast in the calorie combustion process. Not all food is for the purpose of energy. Some food is to unlock it. After all, what good is fuel without a highperformance fuel-injection system?

Our wise ancestors preached the concept of a balanced meal for a reason. They knew it was the blend of good foods that gave us the power to complete our work and not the single promise of the supplement.

Consider recipes and dishes that have many colors and two or more fresh or local ingredients to help find the right blend of fuel for you.

This Spaghetti Squash Salad recipe spans a spectrum of colors and nutrients.

Spaghetti Squash Salad Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash 2 ounces dried tart cherries, soaked in Saison, wine or water 2 ounces Goddard Farm feta cheese Quarter-ounce pea shoots or

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Directions: Cut squash in half and deseed. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, then roast at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until squash easily pulls apart with a fork. Cool, then remove flesh from rind and pull strands apart (this can be completed hours ahead of serving time).

Cover dried cherries with Saison or Belgian-style ale and allow to sit for at least an hour.

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Baked Egg Rolls

Cut the fat with crispy, home-baked egg rolls goodies wrapped in delicate, fried (essentially) pasta? Yes, please! lice was our au pair So I took the liberty (since I from China, and when was missing the mark anyshe joined our family way) to create my own vershe brought with her a sion, one that managed to get slew of tasty dishes. most of the crispy goodness Our family fell in love with with far less fat. After exher complex fried rice, dump- perimenting with a variety of lings with juicy meat fillings, methods — from spraying the and her crispy egg rolls with egg rolls with an oil mister or garlicky-meaty-mushroom cooking spray as well as dryfillings. The tricky thing was baking — the clear winner that Alice was one of those was the pastry brush method cooks who worked her magic combined with a hot oven without a recipe. I would while also using a baking rack watch, taking mental notes of to allow for full air circulation the ingredients and quantities during cooking. (writing it down felt, well, So what if these egg rolls wrong), but replicating her are not completely traditiondishes proved similar to me al? I did capture the essence trying to capture the exact of Alice’s cooking, and when taste of my grandma’s cookthe girls are missing her I ing — impossible. know fond memories are only Though we loved all of her an egg roll away. cooking (well, except for her And by the way, my take on chocolate muffins, but experimenting also proved that’s another story), her egg that quickly sauteed bananas rolls were the family favorsprinkled with a little orange ite. And why not? Minced up juice and a dark chocolate

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soy sauce chip or two also make for a 1 teaspoon cornstarch perfect dessert egg roll filling!

15 large (5- or 6-inch) egg roll Brush with coconut oil and (wonton) wrappers dip cooked egg rolls in tangy Greek yogurt. Yum! Directions: Heat the oven to 400 F. Line Baked Egg Rolls a baking sheet with foil, then set Ingredients: a wire rack over it. Mist the rack 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, plus with cooking spray.

1 tablespoon In a large saute pan over 1 link spicy turkey sausage medium-high, heat 1 teaspoon (about 1/5 pound), casing of vegetable oil. Add the sauremoved sage and cook, breaking it up 8 ounces button mushrooms, with a wooden spoon. Once finely chopped (or pulsed in a cooked, transfer the sausage food processor) to a plate and set aside, leaving 3/4 cup finely chopped celery the residual oil in the pan. (about 2 medium stalks) Return the pan to the heat 3/4 cup shredded carrot and add the mushrooms, celery (about 1 medium carrot) and carrot. Cook until the 3 cloves garlic, minced mushrooms are soft, about 5 1 tablespoon minced fresh minutes. Add the garlic, ginger ginger and scallions, then cook until 3 scallions, white and green fragrant, about 1 minute. Add parts, chopped the peas, cabbage and sesame 1 cup frozen peas, thawed oil and cook until the cabbage 2 cups finely chopped Napa softens, another 2 or 3 minutes. cabbage (or regular cabbage) Meanwhile, in a small bowl 1 teaspoon sesame oil mix together the soy sauce and 3 tablespoons low-sodium cornstarch with 1 tablespoon

of water. Pour the mixture into the pan with the vegetables, then add the sausage. Stir, then cover and cook for 2 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool just until easily handled.

Set a wonton wrapper on the work surface. Spoon a couple tablespoons of the vegetable mixture onto the wrapper. Start with one side and roll up the wrapper over the filling, folding in the sides as you go. As you finish rolling, use a finger to spread a little water on the edge to help create a seal. Repeat with remaining wontons and filling.

Place the egg rolls on the rack on the prepared baking sheet. Use the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to brush the egg rolls. Bake until golden and crispy, about 20 minutes. If you do not have a baking rack, place the egg rolls directly on the baking sheet and turn the egg rolls over halfway through the cook time.

Yield: 15 egg rolls

Indian or Chinese? Compromise with spicy chili shrimp

By Meera Sodha Associated Press

When it comes to food, India and China have more in common than you might think. Both harbor a deep love of ear-tingling chilies, vast quantities of garlic and seafood.

That’s probably why Chinese food has found its way into the hearts of Indians. All across India, from Goa to Pondicherry, you’ll find entire sections of Indian restaurant menus dedicated to Chinese dishes, many of which have achieved cult status, including “manchow soup,” “hakka noodles” and “Manchurian chicken.”

But these dishes also

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Place 5 to 6 ounces of squash in a mixing bowl with other vegetables, cherries, cheese and half the vinaigrette and gently mix. Present on a plate and garnish with remaining vinaigrette and chopped nuts.

have been endlessly adapted so they now are distorted versions of the originals and more Indian than Chinese. Still, they are loved fiercely and cooked regularly in Indian kitchens.

Among the most special of dishes and perfect for celebrating the Chinese New Year is this signature IndoChinese dish, chili jumbo shrimp, which is made using bird’s eye chilies, soy sauce, ginger and garlic.

The shrimp are juicy, bright and enlivening, the heat of the chilies working perfectly against the natural sweetness of the seafood. I love to serve these after a soup or dumpling course alongside eggs noodles or rice fried quickly in a little

Shallot Vinaigrette 2 medium shallots, roasted Half a teaspoon salt A pinch of black pepper A pinch of celery seed 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Third of a cup of olive oil Peel shallots, then wrap in a small amount of foil and

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Chili Jumbo Shrimp sesame oil and a side of salted and steamed greens, such as broccoli or bok choy.

Whatever you choose to serve them with, they will sit harmoniously

alongside other Chinese dishes. Best of all, they can be cooked in a matter of minutes, leaving you more time to celebrate with family and friends.

roast at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Coarsely chop the cooled shallots and combine with all other ingredients, except oil, and mix with an immersion blender or in a food processor. Add oil and pulse lightly to emulsify.

Thin with a few drops of water, if needed.

Yield: 4 servings

— Rick Martin is executive chef and owner of Limestone Pizza. He is a contract trainer for Lawrence Public Schools Food Service and the Kansas Department of Education Child Nutrition and Wellness, as well as a consulting chef for Just Food Kansas. He has been preparing food for the Lawrence community for more than 20 years.

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2 tablespoons canola oil In a large skillet over 5 cloves garlic, crushed medium, heat the oil. Add 2 to 3 red bird’s eye, ser- the cumin, garlic, chilies, rano or habanero chilies, pepper, sugar and salt. finely chopped Cook, stirring, for 2 min1/2 teaspoon ground utes, then add the tomato black pepper puree, soy sauce and all 1 teaspoon sugar but a small amount of the 2/3 teaspoon kosher salt ginger and scallions. Cook 2 tablespoons tomato for another 2 minutes. puree Increase the heat to high 2 tablespoons dark or and add the shrimp. Cook, regular soy sauce stirring, for 3 minutes, or 1 1/2-inch chunk fresh until the shrimp turn from ginger, cut into matchgrey to pink. Remove from sticks the heat. Transfer to a 8 scallions, white and serving dish and sprinkle green parts, finely chopped with the remaining ginger 1 1/2 pounds raw jumbo and scallions. shrimp, shells removed Yield: 4 servings

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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

grocery

Nabisco Premium Saltine Crackers

or Soup & Oyster Crackers 9-16 Oz. Pkg.

$

1.98

Shore Lunch Soup Mix Selected Varieties 9-12 Oz.

Nabisco Chips Ahoy! or Teddy Grahams

Selected Varieties 9.5-15.25 Oz. Pkg.

2/ 5

2/$5

Tide Simply Clean, Era or Cheer Detergent $ Selected Varieties 19-32 Use Liquid

2.98

Souper Specials!

$

Zatarain’s Rice Mix

98¢

Selected Varieties 5.7-10 Oz. Box

Bounty Paper Towels Selected Varieties 8 Giant Rolls

$

11.88

La Croix Sparkling Water Selected Varieties 12 Pk./ 12 Oz. Cans

Charmin Bath Tissue Selected Varieties 9 Mega Rolls

3.98

$

9.88

$

dairy ��s to ���h �r ���

Silk Milk

Selected Varieties Half Gallon

2/$5

Tropicana Juice or Trop50 59 Oz. Bottle

2.98

$

FOOD & FUEL 23rd & Louisiana

900 Iowa St 1500 E. 23rd St

Pillsbury Sweet or Crescent Dinner Rolls Selected Varieties 8-13.9 Oz. Can

3/$5

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EARN 20¢ OFF! PER GALLON OF GAS* WHEN YOU PURCHASE A TOTAL OF $20.00 OF FRESH PRODUCE AT ANY ONE TIME AT CHECKERS USING YOUR XTRA! CARD TAX NOT INCLUDED *LIMIT ONE ( 1 ) 20¢ FUEL DISCOUNT PER XTRA! ACCOUNT

LOCAL $AVING$ FUEL UP WITH FRESH PRODUCE

Limit ONE 20¢Wed., Thurs., Fri. discount per XTRA! account Fuel $aving$ are limited to 20 gallons of fuel per purchase, per vehicle $20 Fresh Produce Purchase Required See Manager for Details

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quality meat ��h f � ��� Fresh Cut, Boneless

Pork Sirloin Chops Economy Pack

1.48lb.

$ Fresh Cut, Boneless

3

Beef Sirloin Tip Roast

$ 68

Economy Pack

lb.

Eckrich Smoked Sausage

Farmland Homestyle Sausage

2/$5

$ 98

Selected Varieties 10-14 Oz. Pkg.

Links or Patties 12 Oz. Pkg.

2

Tyson Boneless Chicken Breasts

Oscar Mayer Value Shaved Ham 0r Turkey Lunch Meat

2/$9

$ 98

Individually Quick Frozen 2.5 Lb. Pkg.

Raw & Farm Raised

Catfish Nuggets

1

$ 48

Individually Quick Frozen Economy Pack

lb.

Fisher Boy Fish Sticks

Selected Varieties 22 Oz. Pkg.

Selected Varieties 16 Oz. Pkg.

Fricks Boneless Ham Steaks

2

$ 98

Selected Varieties 8 Oz. Pkg.

2

2/$5

produce ��h f � �� ��e Fresh

Russet Baking Potatoes

38¢

lb.

Fresh

Baby Carrots 1 Lb. Bag

¢

19 �.

thursday only!

88¢

Fresh

White Onions

48

deli & bakery

¢

Fresh

lb.

3/ 10

Halo Clementines 3 Lb. Pkg.

$

3/$1

Fresh

Sunkist Lemons

�� ��� �� � Café Valley Bundt Cakes

Lemon, Strawberry or Triple Chocolate 16 Oz. Pkg.

2.98

$

Bakery Fresh

Wolferman’s English Muffins 12-14.5 Oz. Pkg.

LOW FOOD PRICES

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2/ 4 $

23RD & LOUISIANA LAWRENCE, KS

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1987

Reser’s Salads

Krab, Ham or Chicken 12 Oz.

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2/$7

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4 DAY SALE January 13th - 16th, 2016 at your Lawrence Hy-Vee stores.

4.99

Charmin Basic bath tissue select varieties

1.88

12.99

Hy-Vee kettle cooked chips select varieties 8.5 oz.

7.98 lb.

12" Fruit pizza

Seasoned cod previously frozen

12 double rolls

10/ 10

.50

$

free

Hormel Little Sizzlers

Hy-Vee Greek yogurt

1 lb. Hy-Vee deli ham

select varieties 12 oz.

select varieties 5.3 oz.

select varieties when you buy 1 lb. for 4.99 lb.

8 free

Top loin pork chops 4 oz. when you buy 8 for $10

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Cookies bakery fresh 12 ct. Made with Ghirardelli chocolate. save 5¢ per gallon with

Chinese 1 entrée meal

each item purchased

with each item purchased

includes rice, one appetizer and fortune cookie save 10¢ per gallon

10¢

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3.99

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15¢

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10¢

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5¢

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3/$10

Hy-Vee purified drinking water 24 ct. - 16.9 fl. oz. with purchase of 3, save 5¢ per gallon with each item purchased

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7.99

12" Single topping pizza Italian Express thin or thick crust save 10¢ per gallon with each item purchased

THURSDAY NIGHT MEAL DEAL JANUARY 14TH ONLY

6.00

Mediterranean chicken dinner Hy-Vee Kitchen with steamed veggies and oven roasted potatoes dine-in or carry out 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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