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KU provides sneak peek of campus of the future

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Multimillion-dollar proposal expands academics and ‘knits’ campus together

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An architectural rendering from the city’s website shows the proposed five-story development surrounding Georgia Bell’s house at 1115 Indiana St.

By Scott Rothschild Twitter: @ljwrothschild

Topeka ­— Kansas University officials on Wednesday provided a sneak peek of their 10-year plan that would expand academic and research programs and cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

“This is our vision of a modern, sustainable campus environment,” KU Provost Jeffrey Vitter told the Kansas Board of Regents.

He said the proposal would “knit the Lawrence campus into one” by tying the north, central and west Vitter campus areas together.

KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little said, “As you can imagine, the challenge, now that we have this beautiful plan, is how to get the resources to do that. We are working on all aspects of that.”

Regents members called the plan outstanding and unanimously approved the summary document.

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NASA selects Longtime resident can sell — for $600K — or be surrounded local business to create drone

LAWRENCE RESIDENT GEORGIA BELL, 91, LIVES AT 1115 INDIANA ST., talks Wednesday about her dealings with developers who have expressed interest in buying her property.

By Chad Lawhorn

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Ninety-one-year-old Georgia Bell already knows a lot about living with college students, but soon it may go to a whole new level — or more accurately, five levels.

Lawrence city commissioners

Tuesday approved the rezoning for a five-story, 175-unit apartment and retail building to be constructed near the edge of the Kansas University campus near 11th and Indiana streets.

But the development has a twist: As currently proposed, Bell’s modest home would be surrounded on

three sides by the five-story building, after Bell and the development company haven’t been able to strike a deal for her property.

It may sound like a plot twist from a sitcom, but these days it is creating more concern than laughs.

By Sara Shepherd Twitter: @saramarieshep

A Lawrence small business has been chosen by NASA to develop a drone for highaltitude air sampling missions, NASA and the business have announced.

KalScott Engineering Inc. is in the contract phase of the approximately $1 million unmanned air vehicle project, vice president of business development Suman Saripalli said. The drone is envisioned to provide data for earth science programs at NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with other possible missions including military or civilian surveillance, cell and GPS services, package delivery to remote locations, wildfire monitoring and wildlife and crop surveys.

“This is something that we hope to have

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Coroner: All 4 victims were slain by shotgun Defendant ordered to trial in Ottawa homicides

By Stephen Montemayor Twitter: @smontemayor

Ottawa — All four victims of a quadruple homicide here last year, including a mother and daughter thought to have been killed mo-

ments apart, died of shotgun blasts, a coroner said Wednesday before a judge ordered 28-year-old Kyle T. Flack to stand trial for the homicides.

District Judge Thomas Sachse’s ruling came after two days of testimony featuring details about DNA matching Flack’s at the crime scene and on a discarded shotgun.

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Athletic fee vote Kansas University’s Student Senate voted to eliminate a decades-old subsidy to the athletic department. Page 3A

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DEATHS Journal-World obituary policy: For information about running obituaries, call 832-7151. Obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or the families of the deceased.

Lisa Kay Barnett Celebration of Life for Lisa Barnett, 45 will be at Helen’s Hilltop in Tonganoxie at 7 p.m. Fri. March 14th. warrenmcelwain.com

Dana Michele conway Services for Dana Michele Conway, 49, Lawrence, are pending. Ms. Conway died Wed., Mar. 12, 2014, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. www.rumsey-yost.com

Izabella Dawn eDmonDs Services for Izabella Edmonds, Lawrence, will be 2 pm Sat. March 15, 2014, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral home.

She was born at rest on March 6. rumsey-yost.com

RichaRd Ross Mcdow Memorial service for Richard Ross McDow, 62, Lawrence are pending and will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Harold Vernon SiegriSt Harold Vernon Siegrist died March 10, 2014 , his family by his side at his home in Malden , Missouri .

He was born March 25, 19 27 in Delevan , Kansas , to Harold Maxwell Siegrist and Mary Alma (Putnam) Siegrist. Harold was the oldest of five children Lawrence, Pete, Alvin , and his sister, Bernadine Albrecht.

Harold was a veteran of World War II, serving as a corporal in the U.S. Army.

Harold received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Baker University , and a degree in Political Science at Fort Hays State University .

He also received his Specialist in Elementary Administration. He was a member of the Alpha Delta Sigma Fraternity.

Harold married Ida Beesley of Gove , Kansas in 1957. He was the principal of Haviland Grade School in Haviland , Kansas . In 1958, Harold became principal of Woodlawn Elementary.

He cherished his service to the North Lawrence community.

He also served as the principal of Grant and Riverside .

In 1961, Harold and Ida adopted a newborn they named Robert Allen. Ida passed away suddenly in 1964, and Harold was a single father until he married Mary Van Horn in 1966. Mary was also a teacher in the Lawrence system. She had a twelve year old daughter, Kristina Ruth.

Due to circumstances beyond his control, Harold left his work as a principal in 1979.

He worked with the Methodist Church and then Lawrence Memorial Hospital where they voted Harold “The Nicest Man You’ll Ever Meet”.

Harold and Mary were instrumental in organizing LINK (Lawrence I n t e rd e n o m i n a t i o n a l Nutrition Kitchen) and a safe haven for homeless persons.

Harold was a faithful

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member of the Church, particularly enjoying Sunday school and choir.

He worshiped in the Methodist, Lutheran, Nazarene and the Twin Rivers General Baptist Church , with a love and acceptance of all people.

In the last years of his life, Harold and Mary resided with their daughter and sonin-law. Harold had a wonderfully gentle sense of humor and love of the Lord that encouraged a home of grace.

Dad always led by example, teaching us the value of serving others, the equality of all, the rewards of a hard day’s work, and the love of Christ in our lives. He never spoke an unkind word about anyone.

Harold’s wife, Mary Inez, her daughter, Kristina, and Kristina’s husband, the Reverend John Bowlby, reside in Malden , Missouri .

His son, Robert Allen, wife Theresa Ann, and his grandson, Michael Thomas, reside in North Royalton , Ohio . His granddaughter, Mary Evelyn, and her husband, Garrett Benney, reside in Olathe , Kansas , and grandson, Carl Bowlby, resides in East Chicago , Illinois .

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at the Twin Rivers General Baptist Church in Fisk, Missouri with Reverend John Bowlby and Pastor Adam Mathias officiating.

Memorials can be made to Lawrence I n t e rd e n o m i n a t i o n a l Nutritional Kitchen, 1000 Kentucky, Lawrence, Kansas 66044, Director: Greg Moore or Legacy Hospice, 607 Billington, Kennett, Missouri 63857 Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.

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Rebecca ann Manning Becky Manning – Rebecca Ann Nelson Manning, age 71, died March 10, 2014, in Topeka, KS. She was a war baby, born to Harriet and Jesse Nelson on Feruary 5, 1943, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Upon graduation from Bettendorf High School (Bettendorf, Iowa,) Becky was offered a vocal scholarship to Iowa State University. She instead decided to become a Registered Nurse. While working at Osawatomie State Hospital in Osawatomie, KS, she met her future husband Cliff, whose parents worked at the hospital. She used to comment, “I met my husband at the mental hospital and I was the nurse.” She fell in love and married Clifford Manning on July 9, 1966.

One of her proudest accomplishments was earning her P.H.T. (Putting Hubby Through) the University of Kansas in 1969 and starting a family. Becky was a very successful registered nurse, having worked in psychiatry, delivery/maternity, as a school nurse and public health administrator.

She concluded her 25 year nursing career as a supervisor in charge of three health clinics in Shawnee County.

Changing careers, in 1986 she founded Manning Music.

She worked long hours as owner and manager, growing the company from a small storefront business to serving 30 plus school districts across Kansas.

She ultimately retired and sold the business to her son, Todd, in 1996.

Besides family and a strong work ethic, Becky had many interests including painting, crossstitch, KU basketball, reading, and travel. She was a member of the Topeka Jayhawk Club and Sweet Adelines.

Becky loved antiques and had a space at a local antique mall. She was a creative soul with a great sense of humor,

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always encouraging and inspiring others to “put it out there for all to see”. She fully supported her husband’s many endeavours and loved music and the arts.

Survivors include her husband, Clifford, three children and their spouses: Todd and Deb Manning from Topeka, Tim Manning and Lori Hanson from Lawrence, and Paige and B.J. Stansifer from Wichita.

Six grandchildren: Daniel, Nathan, Aidin, Eliot, Trey and Arya.

Other survivors are her father Jesse Ivan Nelson from Mesa, AZ, one brother and spouse Randy and Rose Nelson, Gilbert, AZ., a niece, Leah (Nelson) Freed,Wauconda, IL and a nephew Scott Sanders and spouse Dawn Admire-Sanders from Florrisant, CO. She was preceded in death by one sister Susan (Nelson) Sanders and her mother, Harriet (McVay) Nelson.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the Mount Hope Chapel, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka with burial to follow in the cemetery.

Rebecca will lie in state after 3 p.m., Friday, March 14 at the PenwellGabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka where the family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.

To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.

PenwellGabelTopeka. com.

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The Douglas County Commission unanimously approved a 2014-2018 capital improvement plan, Wednesday. A rolling five-year playbook for construction and renovation projects in the county.

Among the projects added this year is construction of the new Public Works facility, which will receive $2.5 million from the plan. Three road projects, ranging from $1.2 million to $2 million, were also added, among other road, bridge and facility projects.

The road projects involve pavement rehabilitation on County Route 1055, from Route 12 to Vinland; shoulder construction on County Route 1055, from North 1000 Road to North 1175 Road; and shoulder construction along County Route 458, from East 1500 Road to East 1600 Road.

However, Douglas County will not begin construction on any of those projects until 2015. Payment for one of the projects will begin this year.

Commissioners also discussed a second road

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flying within two years,” Saripalli said, though he noted the Federal Aviation Administration has yet to formalize rules for flying drones in the United States. “The industry is basically waiting before they can start applying these rules.”

According to NASA, KalScott’s was one of 108 projects totaling $87 million selected for Phase II of NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research Program. The program aims to encourage small businesses to engage in federal research, development and commercialization.

“We see the benefits of small businesses and their SBIR-funded technology working for us every day, whether here on Earth in our air traffic control systems, or on the surface of Mars and the technology behind NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover,” Michael Gazarik, NASA associate administrator for space technology, said in a news release.

project on Route 1055, from Route 12 to Vinland, involving tree-clearings to improve sight distance.

Keith Browning, director of Public Works, said that stretch hosts an unusually high rate of deer and motorist collisions.

The Kansas Department of Transportation is expected to pay about 90 percent of the $580,000 project.

In other business, the commission: l Directed the application process for the Douglas County Courthouse to become a city-designated historic building to continue.

The building already is a member of the National Register of Historic Places. With local recognition, any project that requires a demolition or building permit within 250 feet of the courthouse would get reviewed for its impact on the courthouse, said Lynne Braddock Zollner, a historic preservation planner for the city of Lawrence. l Approved the purchase of two electronic storage devices, for the purpose of stocking land records, for the price of $129,000.

“Small businesses are bringing innovation to the marketplace while creating new products, new jobs, and strengthening our economy,” he said.

KalScott, with offices at 811 E. 28th St., is a small engineering and research and design firm focused on developing specialized drones and related technology for a number of federal government clients, Saripelli said. He said more details and a prototype for the NASA drone, on which KalScott is collaborating with the University of Colorado, should be available after the contract phase.

In addition to NASA and the NOAA, past clients include the U.S. armed forces, National Science Foundation and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

Saripelli and Tom Sherwood are co-owners and principals of KalScott, started in 2002, and two sister firms, Aerometrix LLC and Intellispeak LLC. — Enterprise reporter Sara Shepherd can be reached at sshepherd@ljworld. com or 832-7187.

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Hiccups in testing system will not affect accreditation

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By Peter Hancock phancock@ljworld.com

Topeka — The Kansas State Board of Education decided this week that all public schools will remain accredited next year, regardless of the outcome on this year’s reading and math assessments.

That will come as good news to schools that started administering the new tests SCHOOLS Monday and immediately ran into problems using a new online system known as KITE, which was developed at Kansas University.

“The first couple of hours looked good,” said Marianne Perie, co-director of KU’s

Questions remain about agreement made with Perkins

By Ben Unglesbee bunglesbee@ljworld.com

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Grad programs leap in rankings J-W Staff Report

Some of Kansas University’s most widely regarded graduate programs held their places on the 2015 U.S. News and Report’s list of “Best Graduate Schools.”

The university placed 10 programs in the top 10 for public universities, the same number as in last year’s list, but down from 12 two years ago.

KANSAS KU’s city management and UNIVERSITY special education programs both stayed in the number one spot for their respective fields at public universities.

Please see RANKINGS, page 5A

Student Senate OKs removal of athletic fee

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KEVIN OSHEL OF LAWRENCE STEERS HIS 2-YEAR-OLD SON LEON away from the ditch as he practices riding his tricycle Wednesday.

Kansas University’s Student Senate voted today to entirely eliminate a nearly 35-year-old subsidy to the athletics department.

The vote, if upheld by KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, means that future students would have to hold a referendum to reinstate the fee. The Senate passed it as part of their regular review of all student fees.

The $25-per-semester fee helps fund women’s and nonrevenue sports at KU. It began in the late 1970s as a way to help KU comply with Title IX, Gray-Little a law protecting gender equity in education that requires universities to support women’s sports.

Student leaders have said that the burgeoning revenues of Kansas Athletics Inc., the operating arm of the athletics department, are large enough to support women’s sports without a subsidy paid by students. The athletics department has said the fees are necessary to support Title IX and non-revenue sports.

The lion’s share of athletics revenue comes Please see FEES, page 5A

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TODAY IN LAWRENCE A digest of essential (and not-so-essential) info to start your day.

By Joanna Hlavacek Read more responses and add your thoughts at LJWorld.com

Should KU students continue to pay fees to support KU athletics?

Asked in the Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.

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Fragile beauty The Spencer Museum of Art’s opulent gathering of objects, “Empire of Things,” is the star of the show at 10 a.m., with a focus on blue-andwhite ceramics. Curator Kris Ercums will guide guests through the history and significance of some of the collection’s major ceramic works in the free Senior Sessions: Blue and White Ware program, designed for seniors but open to everyone, 1301 Mississippi St.

Rental fight Elliot Schwartz, student, Chicago “Yes, if it’s specified what it’s paying for.”

The battle over who has the most say in a revised proposal to license apartments in Lawrence enters its next stage tonight. From 6 to 8 p.m. at Lawrence High School, 1901 Louisiana St., residents can weigh in via public meeting on the plan, which among other things would adopt a list of 27 violations that could cause an apartment to lose its rental license.

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Kendal Sinn, filmmaker, Kansas City, Mo. “I don’t think so. I think it should be funded by the school and not the students.”

Brianna Frederickson, student, Overland Park “I think they should.”

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DATEBOOK 13 TODAY

Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 a.m., Allen Fieldhouse, 1651 Naismith Drive.

Story Time for Preschoolers, 10-10:30 a.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. Senior Session: Blue and White Ware, 10-11 a.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Skillbuilders: “After a life loss, learning to live again,” 10-11:30 a.m., Drury Place at Alvamar, 1510 St. Andrews Drive.

Cottin’s Hardware Farmers Market - Indoors! 4-6 p.m., Cottin’s Hardware and Rental, 1832 Massachusetts St. The Open Tap, discussion of a selected religion topic, 5:30-7 p.m., 5 Bar and Tables, 947 Massachusetts St., free.

Science Class Filmstrip Night: March, 6-7:30 p.m., KU Natural History Museum, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd.

Public Meeting to discuss rental registration program, 6-8 p.m., Lawrence High School, 1901 Louisiana St. Baker University Community Choir Rehearsal, 6-8 p.m., McKibben Recital Hall (Owens Musical Arts Building), 408 Eighth St., Baldwin City.

VFW Game Night: Cards Against Humanity, 7 p.m., VFW Post 852, 1801 Massachusetts St. Ladysmith Black Mambazo, 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.

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Junkyard Jazz Band, 7 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St. Free English as a Second Language class, 7-8 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St. Affordable community Spanish class, 7-8 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St. Robert Hiller & KU School of Music performers: An Evening of German Lieder, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Lawrence Arts & Crafts group, 7-9 p.m., Merc cafe, 901 Iowa St., free.

Signs of Life Bluegrass Gospel Jam, 7-10 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Massachusetts St. Team trivia, 9 p.m., Johnny’s West, 721 Wakarusa Drive.

Thursday Night Karaoke, 9 p.m., Wayne & Larry’s Sports Bar & Grill, 933 Iowa St.

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“Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?”

9:30 a.m., Deal Six Auditorium, Extension Center, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St. Mike Shurtz Trio, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Signs of Life, 722 Massachusetts St. Indian Taco Sale, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church, 950 E. 21st St. Naked Lunch: Alferd Packer Memorial String

Band’s Pi Day Spectacular, noon, Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Kansas Water Vision Meeting, 1-3 p.m., Deal Six Auditorium, Douglas County Extension, 2110 Harper Ave. Health Insurance Marketplace Town Hall, 3:30-4:45 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine St. New Horizons Band concert, 4 p.m., Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living, 4851 Harvard Drive.

VFW Benefit Dinner: Taco Bar, 6-7 p.m., VFW Post 852, 1801 Massachusetts St. Ecumenical Lenten Taize Service, 6-7 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Inverness Drive.

The Retro Cocktail Hour Presents: Cinema A Go-Go: “Destroy All Monsters” (1968) and “The H-Man” (1958); 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Free State Story Slam: “Bad Habits,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Author Reading: Eric Shonkwiler, “Above All Men,” 7 p.m. The Raven Bookstore, 6 E. Seventh St.

ONGOING

Lawrence Public Library weekly teen programs: Teen Zone Cafe, 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Teen Tutoring, 3-5 p.m.

Sundays, Gaming With the Pro, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Community programs: Mountain Folders advanced origami meet-up, 7 p.m. third Mondays; Handmade Brigade, 7 p.m. third Wednesdays; Ripping Yarns, 7 p.m. fourth Mondays; Cookbook Book Club, 7 p.m. second Mondays; Write Club, 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays. Children’s programs: Books and Babies, Wednesdays 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Toddler Storytime, Mondays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m.; Library Storytime, Tuesdays and Fridays 10:30 a.m.; Nighttime Storytime, Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Stories and Songs, 3:30 p.m.

Sundays. Lawrence Public Library, 700 New Hampshire St. Lawrence Arts Center: Antecedent Gallery: Tom Moore, Solo Exhibition, through March 30; 9 a.m.9 p.m., 940 New Hampshire St. KU Spencer Research Library: “The Magic of Oz: A Collection Celebrating a Classic,” through April 19; Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 1450 Poplar Lane.

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SPACE CADETS | By Barbara Sause

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INNOCENT ANAVBEROKHAI, pictured here when he was honored as the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year last month, on Monday was named Kansas Youth of the Year in Topeka.

Free State senior is Youth of Year Free State High School senior and Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Youth of the Year finalist Innocent Anavberokhai took home the Kansas Youth of the Year award Monday in Topeka.

Jason Finkelstein, As the state represenstudent, tative, Anavberokhai will Minneapolis advance to the regional “Yes. It’s part of my duty level to compete in early as a student that if I don’t June in Dallas. The winner of the regional competition go to games that I still will advance to the national support them.” competition this fall.

The Boys & Girls Club of America established the HOSPITAL recognition program in 1947 to promote service, Births academic success and Luke and Emilie Metheny, strong moral character.

Eudora, a girl, Wednesday.

Each candidate is judged on interview skills, public speaking abilities and a set CORRECTIONS of written essays.

The Journal-World’s Boys & Girls Club of policy is to correct all Lawrence member Trei significant errors that are Dudley won the national brought to the editors’ Youth of the Year Award in attention, usually in this 2012, passing the title off space. If you believe we to another Kansan, Kiana have made such an error, Knolland of the Boys & call 785-832-7154, or email Girls Club of South Central news@ljworld.com.

Kansas, in 2013.

KU class launches wire service A Kansas University journalism class has created its own wire service reporting from the state Capitol in Topeka.

The KU Statehouse Wire Service allows journalism students to produce stories on Kansas government to be published in newspapers across the state, including the Journal-World. This is the first year for the wire service, but this is the third year Professor Scott Reinardy has led the Statehouse Reporting class at the Capitol.

Aside from writing articles, the students also gain experience in using new media by providing regular updates on social media from the House and Senate floors. To view the students’ tweets, follow @KUwire on Twitter.

Students involved in the program gain real-world experience. Many former Statehouse Reporting students have gone on to accept jobs and internships with newspapers around the country.

TWO LOCAL STUDENTS — Jesse Belt, top, a Lawrence High School student who lives in Eudora; and Monica Maurer, left, a Tonganoxie High School student who lives in Lawrence — recently attended Space Camp in Alabama on scholarships from the Honeywell Corp. Jesse is shown at the controls of a shuttle simulation, while Monica spins in the disorienting Multi-Axis Trainer. Photos courtesy of Honeywell and Hector Barreto.

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Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation, which designed the new system. “But as more and more students logged on, it overloaded the system.”

Lawrence school district officials said they experienced few problems because most of their classes are waiting until after spring break, which begins Monday, before giving the tests.

But schools that did begin testing this week on the first day of the state’s “testing window” reported numerous problems, ranging from students being unable to log into the system, to the system itself seizing up so students couldn’t finish the tests they began.

As of Wednesday, according to the Kansas Assessment Program’s website, the system was functioning normally.

But Perie said problems could surface again after spring break, when the vast majority of schools plan to begin testing.

“The ratio of completed to attempted tests is not one we’re necessarily happy with,” Scott Smith, director of assessments at the Kansas State Department of Education, told the state board Tuesday.

“But CETE is putting in patches every night to increase the server capacity on their end. Our goal is, if everyone in Kansas wanted to test at the same time, we need to be able to have that capacity.”

The Kansas Interactive Testing Engine, or KITE, is the online system developed at KU that both delivers the tests to classroom computers around the state and scores the tests once they’re completed.

It’s designed to handle more complex, “technology-enhanced” test questions than the standard true-false or mul-

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Likewise, occupational therapy stayed at number two among similar programs at public universities, public administration stayed at number three, public affairs stayed at number four and clinical child psychology stayed at number five.

Some KU programs gained ground. Every

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from NCAA and conference distributions, television contracts, ticket sales and donations. In 2013 the student subsidy amounted to $1.1 million of the department’s $93.7 million in total revenue.

Speaking against cutting the fee, student senator Patrick Jacquinot said he wanted to keep the relationship between the Senate and student athletes positive and show that students supported all athletes.

Student body president Marcus Tetwiler called the move to cut “progressive” and said it would support students across the university by freeing up funds.

Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little will now have to decide whether to uphold the students’ vote or veto their proposal.

Adding a hiccup to the process is a 2004 agreement signed by thenathletics director Lew Perkins and former student body president Andrew Knopp.

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It’s going to be a great learning year for schools, but we have to kind of remember, we knew the pros and cons going into it. Now we’re kind of experiencing it.”

— Brad Neuenswander, deputy education commissioner for learning services tiple-choice questions that have been used in the past. That’s because the new Common Core standards for reading and math call for students to do more than recall facts.

They require students to use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to apply their knowledge.

Brad Neuenswander, deputy education commissioner for learning services, said that the state originally didn’t expect to use the use KITE system until next year when the state fully implements new tests aligned to the Common Core standards.

A year ago, when state officials were making plans for this year’s test, Neuenswander said it was assumed Kansas would contract with the multi-state Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium to design the Common Core-aligned tests, which will be available in the 2014-2015 academic year.

For this year, he said, the state contracted with CETE to develop “transitional assessments” that would be aligned to the Common Core standards and have some technology-enhanced items.

Meanwhile, it was also contracting with CETE to develop the KITE engine, which could be used to deliver any kind of test the state wanted.

In December, though, the state board voted not to use Smarter Balanced and instead to contract with CETE to develop all of the state assessments.

Neuenswander said the schedule for launching the KITE system was moved up a year because teachers and administrators in Kansas told the department they wanted to pilot the

new kind of test and the new testing engine at the same time so that, hopefully, all of the bugs could be worked out when the new tests are fully implemented next year.

“So it’s going to be a great learning year for schools,” Neuenswander said. “But we have to kind of remember, we knew the pros and cons going into it.

Now we’re kind of experiencing it.”

The good news, he said, is that most people seem pleased with the test items themselves — the actual questions and problems that students are presented.

But because they are new tests, aligned to a new set of standards, the scores students receive, and the overall ratings of schools and districts, will bear no relationship to any previous test results.

Although the tests have little real impact for students themselves — they don’t determine whether a student passes a course, advances to the next grade or qualifies for graduation — they are important for the schools themselves, and for the Kansas State Department of Education, because they are used as the basis for accrediting schools and qualifying for federal education funding.

Students are tested in reading and math each year in grades 3-8, and once in high school. The state also gives tests in alternating years in either science or history and government to students in selected elementary, middle school and high school grades.

specialty in KU’s School of Engineering moved up.

The School of Medicine’s primary care program jumped from 25 to 17. The school’s medical research program did not make the top 40 last year but came in at 32 this year.

The School of Law’s JD program, which didn’t make the top 40 last year, was ranked 37.

KU’s business master’s program gained as well, coming in at 47.

KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little said raising the quality and

standing of graduate programs is a long-term goal for the university.

“Of course, rankings are just one measure, and our ultimate success will be judged by how well we serve the people of Kansas,” she sad. “These rankings show that we’re on the right track.”

Other programs ranked in the top 10 for public universities are: speech-language-pathology at sixth, audiology at seventh, physical therapy at ninth and the School of Education at 10th.

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The agreement gave the athletics department Allen Fieldhouse seats designated as student seating in return for the department taking over bond payment on a student recreation center expansion. As part of the deal, the agreement set a $20 minimum for the student athletic fee until the bonds mature, which will be in 2027, according to the KU public affairs office.

The agreement gave the athletics department Allen Fieldhouse seats designated as student seating in return for the department taking over bond payment on a student recreation center expansion. As part of the deal, the agreement set a $20 minimum for the student athletic fee until the bonds mature, which will be in 2027, according to the KU public affairs office.

KU has said through spokesman Jack Martin that administration considers the agreement binding. In an email sent to Gray-Little, Tetwiler and KU officials, Knopp told the chancellor that he considered the agreement a letter of intent, not a fully negotiated legal contract.

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He also noted that he had expected the bond repayments for the rec center to be much higher based on the agreement, and so he thought the bond repayment period would be much shorter and with it the length of the agreement on student fees.

Gray-Little would not comment on whether she would consider vetoing the student vote or will leave the decision intact.

Before this year’s student government, a 2009 Student Senate committee considered eliminating the fees but decided not to out of fear that then-Chancellor Robert Hemenway would veto a cut in the fee.

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THESE PROPOSED SCIENCE BUILDINGS, which are part of the university’s 10-year plan, would be east of Daisy Hill, alongside Irving Hill Road.

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The final, detailed master plan, which will include proposals and analysis on space, classroom use, land use and coordination with the local community, will be released later in the spring.

An open forum on the summary will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday at The Commons in Spooner Hall on the KU campus.

One major proposal would be the construction of a “Gateway” complex at 19th and Iowa that would include housing for upper-level and graduate students and retail space. It would be a main draw for international students with the goal of doubling the international student population at KU, Vitter said.

Another major aspect of the plan is development of an “Innovation Way” that would go from Haworth Hall to a new “Research Partnership Zone” on west campus.

The corridor would connect natural, physical and life sciences with engineering and pharmacy.

Vitter said building out “Innovation Way” would cost approximately $800 million.

Construction of a major component of that corridor — the proposed Earth, Energy and Environment Center — will hopefully get underway this year or next, Vitter said.

KU officials said they are seeking public-private partnerships to leverage funds for “Innova-

tion Way.” The plan envisions a 12 percent increase in undergraduate enrollment and 22 percent increase in graduate students over the next 10 years, bringing the campus to 26,000 students. Planners also said the university needed to increase its research space by 40 percent.

It was put together after 13 months of meetings.

KU contracted with the Norfolk, Va.-based planning firm Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas and Co., which specializes in higher education planning, for

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“She has the right to be there, and we wouldn’t try to do anything to make her move,” City Commissioner Bob Schumm said.

“But I’m afraid she is not going to be very happy there.”

Bell, who has lived at her home at 1115 Indiana St. for about 70 years, agrees.

“I don’t like any of this,” she said.

For the past 50 years, Bell’s property has been surrounded on three sides by the Berkeley Flats apartment complex.

But during that time, Bell at least has been able to access the back door of her home through an unwritten agreement that she could drive through the Berkeley Flats parking lot. But with the new development, there won’t be a parking lot to drive through. It will be covered by the building. That leaves Bell’s only access as a steep flight of stairs that connects Indiana Street to her front yard.

A leader with the Chicago-based student housing company seeking to build the project said he has tried many times to purchase the property from Bell. In fact, he told city commissioners that he has offered her $600,000 for the prop-

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daughter, Lana-Leigh, at Stout’s rural Ottawa home in late April and early May 2013.

Prosecutors did not discuss a motive for the killings. The defense declined to comment after Wednesday’s hearing.

Flack, who sat in the courtroom in shackles and an orange prison jumpsuit throughout the hearing, did not show emotion when the judge ordered the trial. He will be arraigned on April 22 on one count of capital murder in the deaths of both Baileys, two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of White and Stout, and criminal firearm possession. He has been in jail in Franklin County since May on a $1 million bond.

Speaking to reporters outside the courthouse on Wednesday, Franklin County Attorney Stephen Hunting said the prosecution doesn’t have to decide whether to seek the

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GEORGIA BELL’S HOME, 1115 INDIANA ST. If Bell doesn’t make a deal with a Chicago-based development company, a five-story apartment building will be built around it, causing her to have to walk down a set of steep stairs to her get to her home. erty, which currently is valued for tax purposes at about $93,000.

Bell said, actually, the representative once offered her $700,000 for the property, and she preliminarily accepted the bid. But Bell never finalized the deal, and to understand why, you have to understand a little bit about her life.

Bell raised six children at the home, primarily as a single mother.

“I didn’t know beans when the bag was open,” Bell said of her naiveté.

A conversation with Bell will reveal a host of

stories where Bell believes she has been taken advantage of — ranging from insurance claims to lost jobs to disputes with her student neighbors.

“Everything I have ever tried to do, someone else has seen it and thought it looked pretty good and taken it from me,” Bell said. “That is why I am so slow to move.”

Bell said she is still very interested in selling the property. “I’ve had my fill of it,” she said.

It is unclear, though, whether a deal will be struck. Jim Heffernan, a leader with Chicago-

based HERE, LLC, said if a deal could be struck in a matter of weeks, the building’s design perhaps could be modified to take advantage of the space.

But after that point, the only use for the property would be for open space, and the amount the company is willing to pay for that would decline significantly.

Bell’s son, Norman Bell, said he has been advising his mother to hire an attorney and complete a deal.

But he said his mother is “pretty independent” when it comes to the matter.

death penalty until seven days after Flack’s arraignment.

The state is seeking sentences of 50 years in prison without the possibility of parole for the killings of White and Stout. Prosecutors are seeking one capital murder conviction for the mother-daughter killings because they allege that the two were killed “at or around the same time” as part of a single act.

The coroner who performed the victims’ autopsies, Erik Mitchell, said Wednesday that each died because of gunshot wounds.

“This is a homicide,” Mitchell said each time Hunting asked about the manner of each victim’s death.

On Tuesday, a Franklin County detective testified that Flack told him Stout took the first shot at White in the garage after an argument over rent.

On Wednesday, Mitchell said the gunshot to the chest suffered by White was an “absolutely nonsurvivable injury,” and that the shot to his head would have killed him im-

mediately. During crossexamination by Flack’s attorney, Ron Evans, Mitchell said he could not determine which shot came first nor could he rule out the possibility White had died after the first shot.

Flack is accused of killing White between April 20-29. White’s body was found under a tarp in an outbuilding on Stout’s property by three Ottawa residents who visited the property to feed animals on May 6.

Stout was last reported seen by a friend on April 28. His supervisor testified Tuesday that Stout did not show up for work on April 29, which is when Flack is accused of killing him.

Lisa Smith, Kaylie Bailey’s mother, testified that she last saw her daughter and Lana-Leigh at her Olathe home the morning of May 1. Smith said Kaylie Bailey told her the two planned to spend “a couple days” at Stout’s Ottawa home.

Flack is accused of killing the two at the home later that day. The bodies of Bailey and Stout were

discovered beneath piles of clothing and bedding inside Stout’s master bedroom between May 6-7.

On Wednesday, Mitchell said Stout suffered at least five shotgun injuries to his skull, neck, back and chest. Mitchell also testified that Stout suffered blows to the head and that the blows had to have occurred before Stout was shot.

Kaylie Bailey’s partially clothed body was discovered with her hands bound behind her back with black zip-ties and a bandana around her neck that a forensic scientist said contained Bailey’s saliva. Because she was the only victim found in this condition, and because a towel containing semen that matched Flack’s DNA was found in a nearby room, prosecutors had sought an attempted rape charge.

Sachse ruled that there was insufficient evidence to try Flack for rape.

Lana-Leigh’s body was the last of the four found, on May 11, inside a suitcase in a creek between Franklin and Osage Counties. A fo-

$1.17 million for consulting work on the plan.

The plan also calls for improvements along Jayhawk Boulevard, preservation of key cultural and historic resources, new stormwater runoff systems, a new Jayhawk Trail that will span most of the campus, and expansion of Anschutz Library with a learning commons and technology convergence center.

— Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785-423-0668 or srothschild@ljworld.com.

As for the apartment complex, Heffernan said the company will seek to secure financing by the end of the year, and construction is expected to take 18 months to complete. As planned, the project will create a major transformation of the property, which is across the street from KU’s Memorial Stadium.

“The building design is reminiscent of a downtown,” Heffernan said.

“We think it will look similar to what a downtown in the 1950s would look like.”

Among the plan’s details: l The building would house 171 to 176 apartment units with a total of 592 bedrooms. l The development would include a 592-space, underground, automated parking garage system that would use a system of lifts and tracks to park and retrieve vehicles. l The building would have about 11,000 square feet of retail or restaurant uses, with spaces along both Mississippi and Indiana streets.

The project is expected to ask for some financial incentives from the city, but developers haven’t yet filed an application for a specific request. Any incentive package will require approval from the City Commission.

Revenue at Hallmark Cards, one of Lawrence’s larger employers, was down by about 2 percent in 2013, according to results released Wednesday.

The Kansas City, Mo.based company posted revenue of $3.9 billion.

Revenue from the company’s greeting card and gift-wrap division fell by 4 percent for the year. Hallmark’s primary greeting card manufacturing facility is in Lawrence and employs about 700 people.

Company officials said earnings for 2013 did improve. Hallmark, however, is privately held and doesn’t release specific earnings totals.

Hallmark’s Crayola division posted a 3 percent increase in revenues due to strong back-to-school and holiday shopping sales.

Results for publicly traded Crown Media, of which Hallmark is a majority owner, saw revenues increase by 8 percent in 2013.

Crown Media includes the Hallmark cable and movie channels.

“We have two of the world’s most trusted brands in Hallmark and Crayola, and a branded entertainment network that is reaching a growing number of U.S. households,” Donald Hall Jr., Hallmark’s CEO and president, said in a statement.

“The balance of our total portfolio and the opportunities that lie within each of the businesses, gives me confidence in our future.”

Limits almost set on party switches

Topeka — The Kansas Senate has given first-round approval to a proposal from the state Republican Party to make it harder for voters to switch parties before primary elections.

The Senate’s voice vote Wednesday advanced the bill to another, final vote.

Passage on the second vote would send the bill to Republican Gov. Sam Brownback because the House approved an identical version last year.

The bill prohibits voters affiliated with a political party from switching their affiliations from the June 1 candidate filing deadline until after the results from the August primary are certified. Current law allows switching up to two weeks before the primary.

Republicans said the change would protect the integrity of party contests. Democrats said — City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be it would restrict voting reached at 832-6362. Follow him at rights.

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rensic scientist testified Wednesday that the child’s blood and tissue samples were found in several locations in the room in which her mother and Stout were found.

“She died a few feet from her mother laying there on the floor,” Hunting said.

Hunting said that the creek in which LanaLeigh’s body was found is near Williamsburg, not far from Interstate 35, which leads to Emporia. Flack was detained there May 8 after investigators found him at a friend’s apartment.

Bailey’s missing Toyota Corolla was also found in Emporia, and inside was a duffel bag belonging to Flack that contained a gun-cleaning kit and black zip-ties that matched those binding Bailey’s hands when her body was found.

Earlier Wednesday, Bethany Stone, a Johnson County forensic scientist specializing in DNA analysis, testified that both minor and major matches for DNA belonging to Flack were found on items gathered

at Stout’s Georgia Road home and on samples taken from a shotgun found in the Emporia landfill.

Lana-Leigh’s DNA was found on one shotgun shell in the master bedroom and Flack’s DNA was found on another, Stone said. Stone also analyzed DNA samples obtained from the discarded shotgun and its shells that were found in Emporia and said Wednesday that it matched Flack’s DNA. Other Johnson County investigators testified Wednesday that they found evidence that the shells found at the crime scene had once been in the pump-action shotgun later found in the Emporia landfill but that, aside from one shell found in the outbuilding, there were no clear signs that those shells had been fired from that weapon.

— Reporter Stephen Montemayor can be reached at 785-832-7160 or at smontemayor@ljworld.com.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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SOUTH AFRICAN CHOIR GROUP LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO will be performing at 8 p.m. today at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. The group was founded in 1964 and is on a tour dedicated to founder Joseph Shabalala’s wife, who was shot and killed by a masked gunman in 2002. BELOW: The group performs with Paul Simon in 2007.

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or 50-year-old all-male South African choir Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the journey to winning four Grammy Awards has been a dream come true, but not without its challenges.

The group was started in 1964 from an actual dream that founder Joseph Shabalala had in which he taught members of the group to blend their voices perfectly, says Albert Mazibuko, original member and Shabalala’s cousin. They dedicated themselves to polishing the harmonies of the isicathamiya (Zulu music) style in a way that would make the genre competitive with other popular music of the time.

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IF YOU GO Ladysmith Black Mambazo is performing at 8 p.m. today at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Reserved seating tickets are $35-$75 and are available at the Liberty Hall box office and libertyhall.net.

was chased from competitions, he said. After winning five isicathamiya singing contests in a row, the group was forbidden from participating.

“We knew we were going somewhere, but we never dreamt that we would win four Grammys and go overseas and sing with many artists all over the world,”

Mazibuko says. “This is upon us, and we are always amazed about it.”

When he started singing in the group, Mazibuko had to make many sacrifices; one of which was his job, and his wife and children weren’t happy with his choices, he

says.

“I think the calling was stronger than everything else,” he says. “The music was joyful. Every time I was doing the music, I felt that I had everything. It’s only when I left rehearsal and I’m by myself when I’m fac-

ing the bills that have to be paid when I say, ‘Wow, it is a challenge,’ but I’ve never regretted anything.”

As black South African men rising in popularity during the racial segregation of the Apartheid, challenges in choosing a music career became more complicated than figuring out how to take care of their families. Black men required permission to travel around the country and outside of their hometown, but the invitations started flooding in when people started hearing about their local successes.

“Every time we traveled we were taking a risk,” Mazibuko says. “We might be arrested not being in a place we were supposed to be. So we said, ‘Let’s do it and just Please see LADYSMITH, page 8A

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By Nadia Imafidon nimafidon@ljworld.com

For a public radio show to last 20 years is directly related to the quality of the music and talent behind the mic, which translates into listeners’ contributions.

“Radio is a fickle thing, and for a show to last this long in any format is unusual,” says Bob McWilliams, host of Kansas Public Radio’s “Trail Mix.” “Twenty years has gone by, it seems, in a blink of the eye.”

“Trail Mix” is celebrating its 20th anniversary

at Liberty Hall at 7:30 p.m. Sunday with a St. Patrick’s Day concert featuring singer-songwriter Ashley Davis and fiddler Liz Carroll. Davis is a Lawrence native who plays both contemporary folk songs and traditional Irish music (she is more popular in Ireland than the U.S.). Carroll is an world-renowned fiddler (who’s played at the White House for St. Patrick’s Day) of Irish descent.

“This does a really good job celebrating the Lawrence aspect, the songwriter aspect and

the traditional aspect,” McWilliams says. “We covered as many bases as we could.”

The same could be said for his music selection process for “Trail Mix.” “There was no place on the radio for these amazing singer-songwriters, people that would have been played on the radio in ’60s and early ’70s,” McWilliams says. “No one around here was playing them on the radio, so I proposed a contemporary folk-oriented, singer-songwriter show.”

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“TRAIL MIX” HOST BOB MCWILLIAMS, AT BACK, IS IN THE STUDIO with folk group Red Molly, preparing for a performance and interview session to air on Kansas Public Radio’s “Trail Mix” in August 2012.

The show is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a St. Patrick’s Day concert Sunday at Liberty Hall.

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Anthony Wisdom showed up at L.R. “Dad” Perry Park hoping faceto-face conversation would be enough to quell a beef, he told the court Wednesday.

In case things escalated, he took off his glasses and started stretching.

That did not prepare him for what happened when a man he identified as JD Turner arrived.

“He pulled up, got out of the car, said ‘This is what I got for you’ and started shooting,” Wisdom said. “I felt the bullets hitting me. It kind of took me a second to really realize what was going on.”

Wisdom took the wit-

ness stand at a preliminary hearing for Turner, who is charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with the Feb. 14 confrontation at the park. Douglas County District C o u r t J u d g e Michael Malone ordered Turner to stand triTurner al, saying evidence showed probable cause that Turner committed the crime.

Turner’s arraignment and trial dates will be set later.

Turner also is charged with criminal possession of a firearm by a convict-

Anthony Wisdom said he ran for cover in a wooded area after JD Turner started shooting. “At that point I just laid there and hoped he would think I was dead.”

friend, Rebecca Wadkins, told the court that she and Turner fought the day before and that Turner left her with a black eye and bruised face.

Wadkins said she sent Facebook messages to Wisdom, a longtime friend, telling him about the fight and asking for help getting her Google Voice account to work because Turner had taken her phone.

One of Wisdom’s responses indicated he wanted “to put hands on” Turner, Wadkins said. Turner became angry when he saw the message and — while brandishing a gun — demanded Wadkins send Wisdom a message telling him Turner wanted to meet him.

Wisdom said he had gone to bed when he received more messages and eventually called Turner in the earlymorning hours of Feb. 14.

Wisdom said he realized he was wrong for getting involved in “other people’s business” and apologized but that Turner didn’t want to hear it. Wisdom agreed to go to the park.

“It just seemed to me that he wasn’t going to let it go,” Wisdom said.

Both Wisdom and Wadkins testified they had never seen Turner with a gun before that night.

T opeka — A proposal to strip Kansas cities and counties of their power to regulate firearms is moving through the state Legislature

again after supporters on Wednesday jettisoned two provisions that had prompted House leaders to block a debate.

Gun-rights supporters agreed to remove language authorizing gun owners to carry loaded firearms in their cars and allowing parents to give their children per-

mission to carry guns.

The committee approved the bill in February, but leaders of the House’s Republican majority — who support gun-rights — did not schedule a debate because of opposition to it, particularly from law enforcement groups.

The rewritten bill still would prevent cities,

counties and townships from regulating guns and void existing local gun ordinances, guaranteeing that the open carrying of firearms would be legal across Kansas. Local governments also couldn’t force their employees to disclose to supervisors whether they have concealed carry permits.

Around the World,” they feel even more blessed than ever before.

“It felt even better than the other three we won before it,” Mazibuko says. “These are the people’s choice.

Our fans chose all these songs everywhere we go. Nelson Mandela, his favorite songs were on this album.”

LBM shared a special relationship with Mandela, having been told upon meeting him in 1990 that the late South African leader listened to their music in prison to lift his spirits.

“Our music inspired him,” Mazibuko says.

“He said, ‘Everywhere I

go I want you to come with me because you are representing South African culture.’”

The group went with Mandela to Oslo, Norway, to accept his Nobel Peace Prize, where he requested they sing at the ceremony.

“We were told that no one ever sang there, and that they don’t allow any sound system,” Mazibuko says. “And we said, ‘OK, we will do our voices.’

Amazing things have happened to us. They always feel like a dream every time.”

Performing from their latest album “Always With Us” at Liberty Hall today, LBM dedicates

this tour (and album) to Shabalala’s wife, who was shot and killed by a masked gunman in 2002.

It was important to the group to pay tribute to the “mother of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.”

The album takes old recordings of her church vocals — she led a female singing group called Women of Mambazo — and combines them with their harmonies.

“Our fathers used this type of music to sing with their families,” he says.

“Now we have a chance to go back to our roots and sing this music.”

It will be a spiritual evening. LBM is known for bringing peace and

meaning to the lives of others worldwide.

Mazibuko recalls hearing from people who, upon hearing their music, decided against taking their own lives.

“Music is a powerful tool,” he says. “It can make you do things you wouldn’t be able to do without the music. When the situation is bad and you are not feeling good, the music is always there.

It lifts you up and gives you the power that you don’t realize exists.”

ed felon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and domestic battery in connection with the incident. He was jailed on a $350,000 cash or surety bond.

Wisdom said he had nine bullet wounds on his arm, abdomen, pelvis and leg. His left arm, still in a cast Wednesday, was broken from the shooting and required a steel plate and screws.

He said doctors surgically removed one bullet from his torso but that others passed through

his body.

Wisdom said he ran for cover in a wooded area after Turner started shooting. “At that point I just laid there and hoped he would think I was dead.”

After he heard Turner drive away, Wisdom said, he made his way to his car to reach his cellphone and call 911.

The dispute between the two men started with a dispute between Turner and the mother of his child, Wisdom said.

Turner’s live-in girl-

— Enterprise reporter Sara Shepherd can be reached at sshepherd@ljworld. com or 832-7187.

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see what might happen.’”

They were stopped often, but as soon as that would happen, Shabalala would instruct the group to start a song, and they were let go.

“We were bribing them with our music,” he says laughing.

When they were finally stopped by a police commissioner and sang to be freed from permission, he asked them why they don’t get official permission from their town magistrate. Sending

lotteries. The Senate voted 35-0 Wednesday to adopt a proposed constitutional amendment.

The action sends the measure to the House, where passage by a two-thirds majority would put the proposal on the statewide ballot in August. Approval by a simple majority of

them with a note to permit them to travel, LBM went back to the Delbin magistrate and ended up singing for him, as well.

“I remember him taking his glasses and putting them down and saying, ‘This is beautiful,’” Mazibuko says. “We were the first group in South Africa to have permission to travel freely, but we had to renew it every two years until 1989.”

Once the Apartheid was extinguished, so were most of their challenges. Receiving their fourth Grammy last year for best world music album for their record “Singing for Peace

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It debuted as a twohour show with an anxious McWilliams DJing in a tiny, poorly ventilated studio on campus (the main air studio undergoing renovations at the time) on a hot summer Sunday. After just a few minutes of the show, he got an enthusiastic phone call from Lawrence attorney David J. Brown, who loved it so much McWilliams he decided to underwrite the show on the spot.

“He’s been underwriting on the show for 20 years now,” McWilliams says.

The biggest challenge was aligning artists like Dar Williams, Greg Brown and Joni Mitchell with New Grass Revival and Irish band Souls in one radio show. They didn’t want to segment the show into genres, but rather work through stylistic similarities to get from one artist to the next. McWilliams listened to (maybe two) other stations with a similar show concept and researched the transitions.

“If you know what you’re doing, you can program the transitions because there are connections,” he says. “The instrumental part of bluegrass comes right out of

voters would add it to the Constitution.

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Celtic fiddle music. A lot of traditional American folk songs are descendents of Scottish/Irish Celtic music.”

Now an eight-hour show in a highly professional recording studio with proper equipment, a grand piano, and experienced engineers, McWilliams hosts traveling artists for in-studio sessions who are always amazed with their setup, he says.

“I know for a fact that lots of audiences have toured through Lawrence because of ‘Trail Mix.’ They’ve told me that. This was the start of something. They could get radio play here and in many places they couldn’t.”

It’s an ambitious undertaking playing bluegrass, Americana, Celtic, folk and alt-country in one show, but vast amount of positive reactions from listeners is a testimony to the great success.

“We know when lis-

Singer-songwriter Ashley Davis and fiddler Liz Carroll, along with some surprise guests, will perform in a St. Patrick’s Day concert to celebrate the 20th anniversary of KPR’s “Trail Mix” at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. General admission is $25 for the balcony and $125 for 4-top tables on the floor; $400 for 10-top tables.

teners like something because they call up and say, ‘I want to give you $150 or $500 or occasionally $1,000,” McWilliams says. “And when you get those calls and the comments from people, ‘I never miss a show,’ and ‘I don’t know what I’d do without you,’ that’s very gratifying.”

When they started streaming “Trail Mix” online, McWilliams started to get phone calls from Virginia and California, and emails from France.

He spent an entire show speaking with people across the country and overseas via Facebook and Twitter, and discovered his regular listeners were not limited to Kansas or even the Midwest.

“The first time I got a phone from someone hundreds of miles away who said, ‘There’s no show like this around here, I’m so glad I found you,’ that was pretty memorable.”

From jazz to folk

— Features reporter Nadia Imafidon can be reached at nimafidon@ljworld.com and 832-6342. Follow her at Twitter. com/nadia_imafidon.

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McWilliams credits a long series of happy acciBy Sara Shepherd dents that got him into radio. After earning his B.A. and M.A. in history at Kansas University, graduating from Harvard Law School, working for a federal judge in Wichita, and then a small law firm in Johnson County, he realized he never once thought for himself about what he really wanted to do. Law wasn’t something he actually enjoyed.

As a jazz aficionado (he did graduate work Sara Shepherd/Journal-World Photo in jazz history with the late Dick Wright), he had Candied Cabbage Salad at Mariscos, 4821 W. Sixth St. dipped his toes in radio as jazz announcer in various volunteer and parttime capacities in Boston and Kansas City. He has Off the Beaten Plate’s potato or cup of soup hosted jazz programs on first-ever featured salad and a light bodied craft KANU and KPR since is perfect for St. Patrick’s beer — voila, a full meal!

1983, later becoming jazz Day, and the kind of dish Also on the menu: director and “Jazz in the that might even convert Crab fries (like poutine Night” host in 1996. professed cabbagebut fancy, with crab in A weekend trip to a haters. mornay sauce instead of Winfield bluegrass sugThis gorgeously gravy and cheese atop gested by a Wichita law colored, cool-weather the fries), pot roast slidfirm colleague piqued appropriate salad ers, fish tacos, lobster his bluegrass interest, the features candied red mac (and cheese, that festival showcasing all cabbage, warm green is), plus steaks, chops, forms of bluegrass, folk cabbage, soft apple pastas, swordfish, and Irish music. rings, crisp red radish salmon and trout.

“I was just a jazz man at slices and bratwurst (it’s the time, but then I went — Off The Beaten Plate local, from Steve’s Meat to this festival and I fell in highlights some of the more Market of De Soto) over love with this, too,” Mcfresh arugula. It’s served exotic, oddly named or invenWilliams says. tively concocted dishes from with a zippy and slightly He also founded the local menus. Know of an creamy apple cider vinWest Side Folk concert seoffbeat item we should check aigrette. ries in Lawrence and was out? Email reporter Sara Where to get it: Marawarded the 2014 Spirit of Shepherd at sshepherd@ iscos, 4821 W. Sixth St. Folk for his lifelong profesljworld.com. Follow her at What you’ll pay: $9 sional commitment to folk Twitter.com/saramarieshep.

Try it with: A baked music, given by Folk Alliance International.

CANDIED CABBAGE SALAD

— Features reporter Nadia Imafidon can be reached at 832-6342. Follow her at Twitter. com/nadia_imafidon.

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Legislative logic?

Even when they are trying to address specific legislative priorities, KU officials’ requests for funding continue to fall on deaf ears in the Kansas Legislature.

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ansas University officials must be a little puzzled by the reaction they are getting from state legislators.

On two occasions this week, legislators have stripped from budget bills KU funding requests directed at goals specifically set forth by legislators. In both cases, KU officials made a compelling case for how the funding would benefit the state and, in both cases, legislators applied what appeared to be capricious justifications for denying the requests.

First came the action of a Senate budget subcommittee which deleted $2 million earmarked for an institute to help KU collaborate with private pharmaceutical companies in the development of new technologies and drugs.

KU’s research in this field already has yielded significant benefit for the state, and, as Sen. Laura Kelly, a member of the subcommittee, pointed out, “This program will do exactly what we have been pounding the regents to do, working with the private sector.”

Her comment came as she was asking Sen. Tom Arpke why he and Sen. Steve Abrams would single the KU institute out for deletion, saying the move “looks like a personal vendetta.” Arpke denied that charge and spouted some random assertion about the cut being justified because of declining enrollment at KU. KU officials said they hoped the funding would be restored by the full Senate Ways and Means Committee, but that committee took its own shot at KU on Tuesday by denying any funding assistance for a new medical education building at the KU Medical Center. The building is needed not only to accommodate larger medical school classes — to help address legislators’ concern about a state doctor shortage — but also to make sure the school can keep its vital accreditation.

Dr. Doug Girod, executive vice chancellor of the medical center, told committee members that the medical school’s accrediting body already had cited KU for noncompliance because of its facilities and that losing its accreditation would be a huge setback for the school.

Again, it seemed like a compelling case, but it was easily dismissed by the committee, whose chairman, Sen. Ty Masterson, said after the meeting “I don’t feel the accreditation is in jeopardy. If it were, we could reconsider what we need to reconsider.”

What accrediting group did Masterson talk to? What does he know that Girod doesn’t? On what does he base his seemingly baseless conclusion that the school’s accreditation isn’t in jeopardy?

KU officials are showing admirable restraint in the face of adversity, but they have a right to feel frustrated by the response they are receiving from legislators on issues of vital importance to the university. The people of Kansas need to hold their legislators accountable for capricious or vindictive KU budget decisions that will hurt the state as a whole.

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Compromise in Ukraine unlikely Washington — It’s still possible to imagine a fuzzy, face-saving compromise in Ukraine: Crimea would have a new, quasi-autonomous administrative status blessed by Moscow and Kiev. The problem is that few analysts think Russian President Vladimir Putin will swallow this diplomatic pill.

Secretary of State John Kerry will make one more try, seeing his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in London on Friday; Kerry hasn’t ruled out traveling on to see Putin himself. But that’s unlikely to stop the planned referendum this Sunday in which Crimeans are almost certain to vote to break away from Ukraine.

What happens next, if Putin doesn’t take Kerry’s “offramp”? That’s quite literally a guessing game for the Obama administration. Officials can’t be sure how the Russian leader will move; they hope the West will stay united in imposing punitive sanctions, but that unity can’t be guaranteed. Above all, U.S. officials are assessing whether the Ukraine crisis will mean a real breach in U.S.-Russian relations — one that could torpedo joint diplomatic efforts over Syria and Iran — or whether common interests can prevail.

You hear two strains of opinion about Putin from administration officials and other foreign policy analysts. For simplicity’s sake, let’s summarize these two views as “Putin is strong” and “Putin is weak.”

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The Ukraine showdown, in a sense, has been a confrontation, as Kerry argues, between a 19th-century worldview and a 21stcentury approach.”

Those who see the Russian leader playing a strong hand argue that he has been readying such a military intervention for more than a decade. He invaded Georgia in 2008 and faced little Western opposition. He has now used military force to protect Russia’s interests in Ukraine and, perhaps, other neighboring states — prompting talk of sanctions but no serious military response. He has shown that a dictator’s bullying tactics can be successful.

The alternative view of a weak Putin begins with the fundamentals: Russia is in political, economic and social decline. Putin’s abrasive tactics, far from intimidating Ukraine, led its people to depose Russian-backed President Viktor Yanukovych last month and form a new gov-

ernment. By his truculent behavior, Putin has driven Russia’s neighbors closer to NATO. A weak Putin, in this view, has stumbled into the very situation he most fears.

My guess is that Putin will be a winner only in the short run. The negatives for Russia have probably increased because of the events of the past month. Russia has likely lost most of Ukraine as a buffer state, even if it claims Crimea as a consolation prize. The world simply isn’t moving Russia’s way.

A small sign of Putin’s long-term problem is that both China and Japan have pulled back from Moscow, thanks to the Crimea adventure. China fears that the Crimean secessionist movement could be a model for Tibet; Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who had been warming to Putin, has shown solidarity with America and Europe.

Will the Ukraine crisis prove a major turning point, tipping the world toward a new cold war? Despite the obvious dangers of confrontation, many analysts say that’s unlikely. Should Crimeans endorse independence as expected, the Russian parliament may up the ante by voting to annex the region. But what may follow is a period in which the region’s status is legally undefined, and the U.S. continues to seek a compromise between Kiev and Moscow. Putin could disrupt that by encouraging unrest in Russian-speaking cities

of eastern Ukraine, such as Donetsk and Kharkiv — and threatening further intervention. But that risky course is unlikely.

U.S. officials also doubt that Russia will sabotage the chemical-weapons disposal agreement in Syria or the P5+1 negotiations to limit Iran’s nuclear program. Putin has a personal stake in both, and they are symbols of Russia’s influence. If Putin were to scuttle such diplomacy, it would deepen Russia’s isolation.

Putin must also be careful about the domestic consequences of his Crimea putsch. Yes, it has brought him popularity in Russia as a tough, nationalistic leader.

But it may also encourage secessionists in Dagestan, Chechnya and other potential breakaway regions.

The Ukraine showdown, in a sense, has been a confrontation, as Kerry argues, between a 19th-century worldview and a 21st-century approach. Putin’s moves on the ground have been decisive, with immediate impact. The U.S.-led response has been collective, deliberative and slower to emerge.

The world was impressed initially by the “shock and awe” of America’s military intervention in Iraq in 2003.

One thing on which Putin and President Obama can agree is that the benefits of that military intervention didn’t last.

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

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Gun policies ignore common sense A few words about Nathan Entingh’s hand gun.

Meaning, you should understand, not a gun you hold in your hand, but rather, the hand itself, thumb cocked and index finger extended to resemble a pistol. One afternoon late last month, Entingh, who goes to school in Columbus, Ohio, was goofing off in science class when he raised such a “hand gun,” pointed it at another kid’s head, and said, “Boom.”

Not a good thing to do and Entingh, who is 10, should certainly have been reprimanded. Instead, he was suspended for three days.

His father, Paul, says he’s been told that if it happens again, the next suspension may be permanent.

Nobody involved has accused the boy of making a serious threat, posing a serious danger or indeed, of being anything except an average adolescent. Doesn’t matter. Ohio, you see, has a “zero tolerance” policy toward guns or look-alike guns in schools, “zero tolerance” being the favored new millennium approach to keeping schools safe. As in, remove human judgment from the equation. Pretend all infractions are created equal. Treat the girl who brings Midol to class like a heroin dealer. Treat the kindergartner who kisses a

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If you think that’s crazy, you probably don’t want to hear about the Maryland second-grader who was suspended last year for chewing a Pop Tart into the shape of a pistol.”

classmate on the cheek like a sexual predator.

And send Nathan Entingh home because, like virtually every American boy who ever existed has done at one time or another, he pointed his finger and made shooting sounds. If you think that’s crazy, you probably don’t want to hear about the Maryland second-grader who was suspended last year for chewing a Pop Tart into the shape of a pistol.

Surely we will all sleep more peacefully tonight, knowing our schools are safe from pointing fingers

and Pop Tart violence.

In the meantime, laws protecting Americans from real guns are marked by an appalling flaccidity that countenances firearms in bars, churches, schools, backyards — Florida seems poised to arm teachers — essentially every nook and cranny of daily life. There is not simply something wrong with that picture. There is something bizarre, something that speaks and reeks of the irresolution of unserious people, unable to grapple thoughtfully with, and devise intelligent solutions for, the problems that press us. Nathan is only the latest person to pay the price for that failure. His suspension is manifestly unfair.

Consider: The average kid spends about 30 hours a week in front of the television. By the age of 18, researchers say, he or she has seen 200,000 acts of violence and 16,000 murders.

Maybe you’re skeptical of those statistics. Maybe you suspect researchers of using a model that draws no distinction between Wile E. Coyote falling off a cliff and a shootout on “Breaking Bad.” Fair enough. Cut the numbers in half. That’s still a lot of violence, most of it gun-related. And we haven’t even mentioned video games yet.

The argument here is not that video games or violent television “cause” school violence. Rather, it’s that there is a stark disconnect when as a society we spend so much time making guns seem deeply cool, darkly dangerous and ever present — and then punish a child for being enticed by them.

Nathan is confused by what happened to him and well he should be. His confusion reflects our confusion, our inability to find consensus.

There are many things we could do if we were serious about combating school violence. We could beef up mental-health services and in-school counseling for troubled kids, we could require real gun-safety training and real background checks for gun owners, we could mandate they carry insurance on their weapons.

Instead, we crack down on boys making finger guns and shooting sounds.

A reporter from the Columbus Dispatch asked Nathan about his suspension.

He said, “I was thinking it was dumb.”

It says something that a 10-year-old can see what many of us obviously cannot.

— Leonard Pitts Jr., winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for commentary, is a columnist for the Miami Herald.

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New York — A gas leak triggered an earthshaking explosion that flattened two apartment buildings Wednesday, killing at least three people, injuring more than 60 and leaving nine missing. A tenant said residents had complained repeatedly in recent weeks about “unbearable” gas smells.

By evening, rescue workers finally began the search for victims amid the broken bricks,

out the report, but they didn’t arrive until it was too late.

Police said two women believed to be in their 40s were killed. At least three of the in jured were children; one, a 15-yearold boy, was reported in critical condition with burns, broken bones and internal injuries. Most of the other victims’ injuries were minor.

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Washington — Counting down to a high-stakes Crimean referendum, President Barack Obama declared Wednesday that the U.S. would “completely reject” a vote opening the door for the strategic Ukrainian peninsula to join Russia if the election goes ahead Sunday. Adding pressure on Russia, the Senate advanced a package of potentially tough economic sanctions against Moscow.

Obama made a point of welcoming Ukraine’s new leader to the White House, declaring as they sat side by side that he hoped there would be a “rethinking” by Russian President Vladimir Putin of the referendum.

Obama derided the vote as a “slap-dash referendum” and warned that if it occurs, the international community “will be forced to apply a cost to Russia’s violation of international law.”

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splintered wood and mangled metal after firefighters spent most of the day dousing the flames.

Heavy equipment arrived to clear the mountain of debris where the two five-story East Harlem buildings stood.

The fiery blast, on Park Avenue at 116th Street, not far from the edge of Central Park, erupted about 9:30 a.m., around 15 minutes after a neighboring resident reported smelling gas, authorities said. The Con Edison utility said it immediately sent workers to check

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Republicans get key ence and defense agency said may show debris from victory in Florida the missing Malaysian Clearwater Beach, Fla. — After months of railing against President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, Republicans scored a key victory in a hard-fought congressional race that had been closely watched as a bellwether of midterm elections in November.

Republican David Jolly defeated Democrat Alex Sink in a Florida special election Tuesday that largely turned on the federal health care law, with both sides using the race to audition national strategies in one of the country’s few competitive swingvoting districts.

The implications of the dueling messages for control of Congress in November inspired both parties to call in advocates like former President Bill Clinton and former vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, in addition to blanketing the district with ads.

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The revelation could provide searchers with a focus that has eluded them since the plane disappeared with 239 people aboard just hours after leaving Kuala Lumpur for Beijing early Saturday. Since then, the search has covered 35,800 square miles, first east and then west of Malaysia and even expanded toward India on Wednesday.

The Chinese sighting, if confirmed, would be closer to where the frantic hunt started.

The Xinhua report said the images from around 11 a.m. Sunday appear to show “three suspected floating objects” of varying sizes in a 20-kilometer radius, the largest about 79 by 72 feet.

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Greene may yet give KU a spark Kansas City, Mo. — Talk centers on superstars in advance of big games. In the case of today’s 2 p.m. tip in Sprint Center between Kansas University and Oklahoma State, that means the stars playing and the one sidelined by injury.

Sometimes, a stealth bomber sneaks in below the chatter and swings the contest in favor of his team.

It could be anybody and it’s impossible to predict. So I ask myself over and over: Why do I think freshman Brannen Greene could be that guy today?

Certainly the source is neither his season statistics (2.5 points in 6.4 minutes a game, .396 shooting percentage, .333 from three, one Greene double-figures scoring game) nor his effort in the game in Stillwater. He didn’t get off the bench in that one.

Maybe it’s because first impressions tend to linger and the first time I saw him play in an intrasquad game, everything about the way the guy moved, shot and had a hint of a strut screamed “big-time scorer.”

Like so many freshmen, Greene struggled to make the adjustment, which ate at his confidence and chances at serious minutes. So why now?

Losing Joel Embiid for the Big 12 tournament and at least the first two games of the NCAA tournament makes KU hit the reset button. With a full season of practices and some game experience in the bank, Greene should be more prepared for this new season than the regular one.

It doesn’t take much for a talented, natural scorer to restore lost confidence.

Greene hits a shot or two as soon as he comes off the bench today and the Cowboys have one more problem than they came into the game envisioning.

That can only happen if Kansas coach Bill Self calls Greene’s number. Does the coach trust the 6-foot-7, 215-pound native of Juliette, Ga., yet?

“I do trust Brannen,” Self said. “He’s going to be a great player. Right now, he’s a really good player that just hasn’t had many opportunities. I think he’s going to be terrific. I do trust him. Now, do I trust him to the point I put him in for Wayne (Selden) or (Wiggins) if they were rested and not in foul trouble? That would be a tough call. I can see a scenario where we’d play all three together.”

Somehow, Kansas must try to find a way to turn three McDonald’s AllAmericans — Perry Ellis, Wayne Selden and Andrew Wiggins — plus Tarik Black, plus Greene and Please see KEEGAN, page 4B

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KANSAS UNIVERSITY CENTER JOEL EMBIID TIES A SHOE DURING PRACTICE for the Jayhawks’ opening game in the Big 12 men’s basketball tournament, Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo. Embiid spent some time during practice “jacking around,” according to KU coach Bill Self, but the freshman big man will not play in the tournament. KU opens against Oklahoma State at 2 p.m. today.

Jayhawks: No change in goals with Embiid out for tourney

By Gary Bedore gbedore@ljworld.com

Kansas City, Mo. — Injured Kansas University freshman center Joel Embiid stood behind the threepoint line and lofted a series of three-point shots during a low-key 45-minute shootaround on Wednesday afternoon in Sprint Center.

The 7-footer from Cameroon, who has been ruled out of the 2014 Big 12 Tournament and is considered a longshot to play in next week’s opening games of the NCAAs because of a stress fracture in his back, also rebounded for teammates and even bent to pick up basketballs on the court at various junctures.

“He wasn’t out there warming up. He was just out there jacking around,” KU coach Bill Self said with a smile, asked about Embiid’s work at practice.

“Nothing has changed,” Self added. “That doesn’t mean he couldn’t play (first weekend of NCAAs). I think the percentages are he probably won’t. We’ll play him when the doctors say, and when his body is ready to play. I’m still confident as others are that’s going to happen. To be real candid, we may have to advance for it to happen.

Nothing has changed on that front.”

So the Jayhawks return to where they started the season — with senior Tarik Black

starting at center — during today’s 2 p.m. Big 12 quarterfinal against Oklahoma State.

“He needs to be good,” Self said of the 6-9, 260-pound Black, who averages 4.8 points and 3.3 boards while logging 12.2 minutes a game.

The Memphis transfer has started 11 games and come off the bench in 18.

“We brought him here to be in this moment. I’m excited that he’s with us. I’m really pleased at how he’s played,” Self said.

Black said, “I believe him,” when told of Self’s comment of bringing him in for his senior season for this type of postseason scenario. “I’ve

KU-OSU, ROUND 3 Who: No. 8 seed Oklahoma State (21-11) vs. No. 1 seed Kansas (23-8) When: 2 p.m. today Where: Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo. TV: ESPN2 (WOW cable channels 34, 234) n For more on Wednesday

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Kansas City, Mo. — The basketball rims at Sprint Center looked a little larger than normal to Oklahoma State senior guard Markel Brown Wednesday night, as his 20 points helped the Cowboys dispose of Texas Tech, 80-62, in the first round of the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship.

The on-court landscape, Brown hopes, will continue to shift in Oklahoma State’s favor today, when the eighthseeded Cowboys (21-11) face top-seeded Kansas University (23-8) for the third time this season.

OSU knocked off the Jayhawks less than two weeks ago in Stillwater, Okla., and KU only won by two points on Jan. 18 in Lawrence. When the two teams most picked as the league favorites before the season began meet for a

OKLAHOMA STATE GUARDS PHIL FORTE III, LEFT, Markel Brown, center, and Marcus Smart, right, sit on the bench late in the second half of their 80-62 victory against Texas Tech in the Big 12 men’s tournament, Wednesday in Kansas City, Mo. rubber match in the conference tournament quarterfinals at 2 p.m., Kansas won’t have 7-foot freshman center Joel Embiid anchoring the paint this time.

Does that make the lane a

little more drivable for OSU? The rim, a little easier to reach?

“You could say so,” Brown said after going 5-for-9 from the field and 3-for-6 from three-point range against

Texas Tech. “I mean, Embiid’s a great shot-blocker for their team, and with him out, we’re gonna attack them.

We’re gonna take advantage of him being out of the game, and, yes, the lane does a look a little more drivable than it did before. I think we’re gonna take advantage of it.”

Without Embiid waiting for them at the rim, Brown said he, sophomore guard Marcus Smart (18 points, seven rebounds, seven assists against Tech) and junior forward Le’Bryan Nash (10 points, four rebounds) plan on attacking the paint and making the Jayhawks react.

“It does make us more excited (for the game),” Brown said. “We’re all slashers on the team, and we also got guys that can shoot on this team. So I feel like going into (today’s) game, we’ve gotta play inside-out. We’ve gotta Please see COWBOYS, page 4B

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Chiefs add LB Mays, lineman Linkenbach Kansas City, Mo. (ap) — The Chiefs made their first moves after a quiet start to free agency, signing linebacker Joe Mays and offensive lineman Joe Linkenbach on Wednesday while confirming the signing of defensive back and special teams standout Husain Abdullah.

The cash-strapped Chiefs only had about $9.6 million in salary cap space after spending lavishly last offseason.

The investment paid off in a turnaround that landed Kansas City in the playoffs, but it also means the franchise has little spending ability this year.

“We are excited to be able to bring back Husain Abdullah as well as add Joe Mays and Jeff Linkenbach to our roster,” Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said in a statement. “All three of these men will add depth and talent to our team as we continue to build for the 2014 season.”

All three of them could be SOUTH forced to provide much more than depth.

Linkenbach joined the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2010, and started all 16 games the following season, though his playing time has decreased each of the last two years.

Still, his ability to play tackle

and guard on both sides of the line made him appealing to the Chiefs, who lost left tackle Branden Albert and guards Jon Asamoah and Geoff Schwartz to free agency on Tuesday. In fact, Schwartz was a similar value signing last offseason and moved from a backup providing depth to a dependable starter by the middle of the season.

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Royals’ Ventura impressive Phoenix (ap) — Yordano Ventura struck out six in 4 1/3 innings, and Salvador Perez hit a two-run home run, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.

“I like his composure. I like the way that game doesn’t speed up on him for a young player,” Royals manager Ned Yost said of the 22-year-old Ventura. “He always seems to be in control of his emotions on the mound.”

Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas continued his torrid spring, going 3 for 3 with a solo homer, double and single to raise his batting average to .500 in 11 games. Moustakas has four home runs and 13 RBIs. Moustakas recorded two of his hits with two strikes.

“His whole focus this spring has primarily been with two strikes,” Yost said. “In the cage and the drills that they do, it’s a two-strike approach.”

Ventura allowed a run on two hits, leaving after giving up a single to Oakland’s Derek Norris.

“I felt good. I threw good pitches and I threw a lot of strikes,” Ventura said in Spanish.

The Royals scored three runs in the sixth inning off A’s reliever Sean Doolittle. Billy Butler doubled with one out and scored on Perez’s two-out long ball.

Perez is 10 for 21 in spring training and returned after missing most of Monday’s and all of Tuesday’s game because of a bruised left palm.

Starting time Royals: Ventura, a righthander from the Dominican Republic who is one of the Royals’ top prospects, has the statistical edge over teammate Danny Duffy so far in spring training.

Ventura or Duffy look to be the third man in the regular-season starting rotation between two left-handers, Jason Vargas and Bruce Chen.

Perez said Ventura was working both sides of the plate and had a good changeup, but that he has to talk to him at times to make sure he doesn’t always throw hard.

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13 games for the Texans last year.

Abdullah, who had agreed to a two-year deal Tuesday, started two games last season in the defensive backfield but proved his value on special teams. He played on just about every unit and consistently graded out as one of the Chiefs’ best special teams players.

The Chiefs still have plenty of holes to fill, particularly at free safety, defensive end and wide receiver. But their sticky financial situation means that they’ll continue looking for values in free agency while also turning their attention to the upcoming draft.

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even with a prolific offense led by Peyton Manning.

Elway got his man — again. He did so two years ago with Manning and last offseason with Wes Welker.

It’s really no surprise the Broncos are concentrating on defense in the wake of a 43-8 loss to Seattle in the Super Bowl last month.

Talib flew in from Dallas on the same flight as Ware, not even realizing it until halfway through the trip. He was ecstatic to later hear that Elway enticed Ware to join the Broncos.

“Every year you just want to better your team,” Talib said. “Mr. Elway decided to better his team on defense this year, since the offense looks pretty good.”

Ware was let go Tuesday by Dallas in a salary-cap move. He had a franchise-record 117 sacks for the Cowboys since being drafted in the first round in 2005. He had a career-low six sacks last season and missed games for the first time in his career because of a thigh injury. He underwent offseason surgery to fix his elbow.

Talib said there’s no bad blood between him and the Broncos after he tweaked his knee early in the AFC championship game against Denver when he was bumped by Welker on a crossing route. Maybe at first, but not anymore.

Not after watching the replay “1,000 times.”

“Wes is a good friend of mine,” Talib said. “I can tell you he didn’t do it on purpose.”

Talib appreciated Patriots coach Bill Belichick sticking up for him after the game.

Belichick called it “one of the worst plays” he’d seen in nearly four decades of coaching. The league’s officiating chief later ruled it a legal hit

by Welker.

“I told (Belichick) thank you and I respected what he did,” Talib said.

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Cowboys cut receiver Austin Irving, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys released wide receiver Miles Austin on Wednesday, designating it as a June 1 cut.

By releasing the eight-year veteran, the Cowboys will save about $5.5 million in salary cap space, money they likely will use to sign this year’s draft picks.

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Braves, Santana agree Kissimmee, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves agreed Wednesday on a one-year contract with right-hander Ervin Santana, bolstering their injury plagued starting rotation.

The 33-year-old Santana went 9-10 with a 3.24 earned-run average in 32 starts for the Kansas City Royals last season.

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NCAA rejects Bears’ jerseys Baylor is causing another stir with its uniforms at the Big 12 tournament.

The NCAA told the school Wednesday that it wouldn’t be allowed to wear new uniform designs from adidas that have “Sic ‘Em Bears” on the front. The NCAA said only the school name or traditional nicknames like “Bears” are allowed on the front of game uniforms. The Bears, who made a splash a couple years ago with neon yellow uniforms, wore white against TCU on Wednesday night.

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

FSHS lineman gathers D-I offers

By Bobby Nightengale bnightengale@ljworld.com

Free State High junior Scott Frantz played was a large part of his football team’s success on offense last year. Plenty of Division-I colleges took notice.

Frantz, the Firebirds’ left tackle who earned All-Sunflower League honors last season, picked up scholarship offers from Kansas University and Kansas State over the last three weeks at each school’s Junior Day. He also had previous offers from the University of Idaho and Marshall University.

“It’s really cool,” said Frantz, who was listed at 6-foot-5, 260 pounds last season. “It’s a cool experience going to all of these schools and talking to the coaches. It’s an awesome and exciting process.”

Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

IN THIS FILE PHOTO FROM AUG. 19, 2013, FREE STATE LINEMAN SCOTT FRANTZ, right, and other Firebirds players hustle through a drill during the first day of FSHS football practice.

The junior days were similar to recruiting visits. Frantz, along with other prospective re-

cruits, watched highlight videos, toured the team facilities and attended a men’s basketball game.

He even watched film with coaches at K-State.

Frantz said he isn’t sure whether he’ll choose a school before his senior season or wait until national signing day.

“First off, he’s got the size to be a DivisionI football player,” Free State football coach Bob Lisher said. “When you combine that with his aggressiveness and technique … he can be really good.”

Frantz was going to play right tackle last season until senior Fred Wyatt tore a ligament in his knee over the summer.

Wyatt’s injury forced a shift in Free State’s offensive line and it moved Frantz to left tackle and Shane Hofer from left guard to right tackle.

“I thought I did really well,” Frantz said.

“There’s obviously a lot of things I have to work on to improve my game.

I thought I was pretty solid.”

Frantz didn’t need long to become comfortable on the left side of offensive line, and he knows he will benefit from having an entire offseason to focus on playing there.

“I like the feeling of being the quarterback’s blind side protector,” Frantz said. “It just makes me work that much harder knowing that if I mess up then my quarterback could get hurt.”

Frantz said he has put on about 30 pounds since the end of the football season by hitting the weight room. He can now squat a maximum of 465 pounds, which is 120 pounds more than he could when the season ended.

“He gets it,” Lisher said.

“He understands how important it is to work at it every day in the offseason. He’s become a really good leader for us.”

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BRIEFLY City bowlers earn league honors Five bowlers from Lawrence High and two from Free State were recognized for postseason league honors.

LHS senior Kierstan Warren, who took third place at the state tournament, was selected to the firstteam AllSunflower League Warren girls team.

Free State junior Bri Martin and LHS sophomore Miranda Krom were both selected for the girls second-team. Krom finished in 39th place at state.

On the boys side, LHS’s Triston Decker was chosen second-team All-Sunflower League while Tre Sexton, William Bewick and Free State’s Matthew Eagle took honorable mention honors.

OUR TOWN SPORTS Practice space: Home Plate Baseball has space available for team practices, batting cage and pitching mound rentals. Contact Wilson Kilmer by email at homeplate@sunflower. com or text 785-393-9564.

For information visit www. homeplatebaseball.net l

Ad Astra swimming: Ad Astra Area Aquatics invites your family to experience Lawrence’s only athlete-centered, coachdirected, parent-supported swim team. Tryouts are open, just contact coach Patrick at 785-331-6940 or coach Katie at 785-7667423 or visit the website at adastraareaaquatics.org.

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How about someone who turned in a noteworthy performance? We’d like you to tell us about it. Mail it to Our Town Sports, Journal-World, Box 888, Lawrence 66044, fax it to 785 8434512, e-mail to sportsdesk@ljworld.com or call 832-7147. available, too. For information contact LuAnn Metsker at 785-331-9438 or dmgshowpig@aol.com l

space, personal training, etc.). This is for teams and individuals. It is located at 1811 W 31st. More info at www.facebook.com/ GoTeamPerform or call 760-0443. l

U12 baseball: Competitive U12 baseball team looking for one dedicated and experienced player for 2014 season. Cannot turn 13 before May 1, 2014. Team will play in DCABA league and in several tournaments. Contact jooser44@gmail.com for private tryout information. l

10U softball: Lawrence Hummers 10U softball team is looking for players with 2003/04 birthdays to play league and some tournaments in the upcoming season with current winter practices. Experienced pitchers are a plus. For information or to schedule a tryout, contact coach Troy Johnson at mail@ stompin-ground.com or call/text 785-550-0524.

Archery club: The Junior Olympic Archery Development Club meets l at 9 a.m. every Saturday in Horseshoes anyone?: the indoor target range at Anyone interested in pitch- Overton’s Archery Center, ing horseshoes is welcome 1025 N. Third Street, Suite at 7 p.m. every Thursday 119. Youth age 8-20, all at Broken Arrow. Contact levels of experience, are Wynne at 843-8450. invited to join. The Archery l Center has a full-service Aquahawks openings: pro shop with rental l The Aquahawks are always equipment available. For KU baseball camp: accepting new members. information, call Overton’s Spring Training with the The Aquahawks are a year- Archery Center at 832round USA Swimming1654 or visit www.overton- Jayhawks, a two-morning skills camp for grades K-6, sponsored competitive sarcherycenter.com will be held on March 20 swim team. The Aqual and 21. Contact the KU hawks offer a swim lesson Baseball team formbaseball office for more program and competitive ing: A new U 14 boys base- information at 785-864swim team for all ages. The ball team is forming. It will 7907, or go to http://www.

Aquahawks are coached play next spring in the local kuathletics.com by professional coaches Heinrich League and perwith weekly practices l haps some tournaments. geared toward a variety of Baseball know-how: Contact Rick for informaskill levels. For information Hitting, pitching, fielding, tion and tryout schedule: contact Andrew Schmidt e-mail (Ginsberg@ku.edu), base running and mental at andrew.aquahawks@ approach will be discussed phone (785 764-6255). gmail.com in one-hour lessons. Call: l l Dan at 785-760-6161.

Table tennis club: Group run: At 6 p.m. l The Lawrence Table every Thursday, Garry Kansas Rebels tryout: Tennis club meets from Gribble’s RunningSports A competitive baseball 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays holds a group run from team looking to replace a at the Lawrence Jewish its store. It’s called “Mass player moving out of state.

Community Center, 917 Street Milers,” and all Highland Drive (just east of paces and ability levels are The team will play Heinrich Ninth and Iowa). Beginners welcome. For information, League in Lawrence and welcome. Call Jonathan call the store at (785)-856- eight tournaments that include Omaha, state and Paretsky 832-8993 or 0434.

Global World Series in Neil Brown 843-0527 l Joplin, Mo. Contact Trent l Basketball trainer: Flory for a tryout: 785-331Cycling team: Join Reign Basketball Academy 0333, or floryguy@gmail.

Team GP VeloTek (www.

LLC. offers personal and com gpvelotek.com) to improve group basketball training your road cycling. Open l sessions for boys and girls to youth and adults from Softball opening: ages 6-18. For informabeginners to advanced Lawrence 5 Tool Softball is tion, visit www.facebook. cyclists. Contact coach looking to fill two to three com/reignbasketballacadJim Whittaker at 913.269. spots for a competitive emy or contact Rebekah VELO or velotek@aol.com Vann at 785-766-3056; or 2014 spring/summer seal email:reignhoops@me.com son. It will be the second Next level lessons: year for the 12U Inferno l Next Level Baseball Acadteam, which will be playing Basketball lessons: emy offers year-round league ball in Lawrence Gary Hammer is conprivate and semi-private and also several tournabaseball lessons ages 8-18. ducting private and small ments in the surrounding Locations in Lawrence, Big group basketball lessons. area throughout the spring Hammer is the athletic Springs and New Century. and summer. The team is For information, email Dun- director and a teacher and looking to add a catcher, coach at Veritas Christian canmatt32@yahoo.com pitcher and an infielder to School. Contact Gary at or visit NextLevelBasebalfinalize the roster for the gjhammer@sunflower.com upcoming season. Tryouts lAcademy.com l or call 785-841-1800. will be on an individual FUNdamental softball: basis. For further informal Learn the proper mechantion or a tryout, please Baseball, softball ics and techniques to play contact Jason Robinson training: A facility for softball. Emphasis placed at 785-865-7338 or jrobinon fundamental instruction indoor baseball and softball son4295@yahoo.com. training is open: Team Perteaching the aspects of l pitching, catching, fielding, formance (12,000 square Trail Hawks: The feet, four pitching lanes, base-running and hitting.

Lawrence Trail Hawks will Coach and team consulting six hitting cages, fielding

host the fourth-annual “Pi-Day River Rotation Half-Marathon (13.1 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) Trail Race” at 8 a.m. on March 16 on the Kansas River trail system. The Pi-Day River Rotation Half Marathon Trail Race begins and ends by the Kansas River Trails trailhead, just off Eighth and Oak streets in North Lawrence. The race course is a winding, twisting, mostly smooth trail with a few roots and inclines sprinkled in for fun. The half-marathon is a three-loop course, alternating between two approximately counterclockwise loops and one clockwise. The 5K runners will race one 3.1-mile loop.

The race features awards for the first three men and women finishers and Pi Day running shirts for entrants. Volunteers will serve homemade pie at the finish line. Information is available at www.Lawrencetrailhawks.com l

Running program: A sixth-grade running program sponsored by runLawrence will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays starting March 11 and running through April 24.

For details and registration information: http://www. runlawrence.org/youthrunning.html l

three­-hour running clinic beginning at 10 a.m. More information can be found at www.RunWalkLawrence.com, or by contacting J. Jenkins at (785) 865-6112. l

14U softball seeking: 14U C girls fastpitch softball team is looking for experienced players.

We will be holding tryouts in March. For information email jennifer.fenoglio@ yahoo.com or text Ben at 913-416-3168. l

KU softball camps: Kansas University softball will hold several camps this summer. The youth clinic will run 9 a.m.-noon, June 9-11. The High School Skills Camp will be 9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 23-24. The High School Pitching/Catching camp be 9 a.m.-9 p.m., June 25-26. A coaches clinic will be 1-5 p.m., June 22. For information, visit www.kusoftballcamp.com or contact the softball office at softball@ku.edu or-864-4321. l

12U baseball looking: A 12U team playing in DCABA is looking to fill three spots. Call or text 785.917.1011 or email srjenk@gmail.com for a tryout. l

Galloway to visit: Distance runner Jeff Galloway, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympics team, will visit Lawrence on March 15 to mark the start of his first training program in Kansas, RunWalkLawrence. Galloway will lead the public in a free fun run from Garry Gribble’s Running Sports (839 Massachusetts) at 8 a.m. and will offer a

Lawrence girls fastpitch: Parks and Recreation competitive girls fastpitch leagues have team space in the 8U, 10U and 12U divisions. Information available at www.lprd. org or at Holcom Park Recreation Center. Deadline is March 21. Minimum of five teams per division or first eight teams. For information, contact Lee Ice at ice@lawrenceks.org

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Houk baseball: Registration forms for the 14U Houk Baseball League are available at the Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th Street and at www.lprd.org. Deadline is May 15. Minimum of five teams, maximum of eight. For information, call Lee Ice at 832-7940. l

Youth baseball/softball: Registration deadline for the K-6 Parks and Recreation youth baseball/ softball program is April 9.

Forms are available at the Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th Street and at www.lprd. org. For information, call Lee Ice at 832-7940. l

Sloan sets swim mark: Former Lawrence Aquahawk and Free State High swimmer Ben Sloan set a freshman school record in the 200-yard butterfly at the Atlantic 10 Conference Swimming Championships Feb. 19-22 in Geneva, Ohio.

Sloan, who swims for the University of Massachusetts, swam a 1:49.14 in the 200 butterfly finals. l

Lacrosse clinics: Seabury Academy is hosting two Introduction to Lacrosse Clinics on March 15 and 22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Seabury football field. The clinics are for boys and girls (all schools) in grades 5-12. Cost is $15 to attend one or both days and covers participation and loaner equipment.

The goal is to develop club lacrosse teams for middle and high school athletes.

Information and registration: www.seaburyacademy.org/athletics/lacrosse. cfm; lacrosse@seaburyacademy.org; cozonoff@ gmail.com; 785-423-0100.

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KU aware OSU seed doesn’t match talent

gressive,” said Ellis, who was named to the alltourney team with MVP Jeff Withey. “He’s telling me the same thing this year, to be aggressive,” added Ellis.

Ellis, who averaged 13.2 points and 6.4 boards during the regular season, is hoping for another strong postseason.

“It was an awesome feeling, showing I never gave up on the season,” Ellis said of his play in the Big 12s a year ago. “I had ups and downs, but never gave up. I kept working and good things started happening.”

Ellis, who practiced for 45 minutes in Sprint Center on Wednesday with the rest of his teammates, realizes he’ll be vital to KU’s postseason hopes with Embiid out this tournament and likely at least the first weekend of the NCAAs because of a bad back.

“I will have to get a lot more rebounds,” Ellis said. “I have to be a lot more aggressive in that aspect of my game. That’s the main role change for me, I think.” l This, that: The Jayhawks are expected to wear their adidas March Madness alternate uniforms today. ... A win today would mean a semifinal berth against either Iowa State or Kansas State at 6 p.m.

Friday. KSU and ISU meet at 11:30 a.m. today. ... Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid were named to the NABC AllDistrict 8 first-team on Wednesday. Perry Ellis was named to the second team. ... KU is the defending champion and has won 14 conference tournament titles, including six of the last nine and nine of the 17 total Big 12 championships. ... Since the Big 12’s inception in 1997, KU is 16-1 in its first games, 15-2 in the quarterfinals, 10-5 in semifinals and 9-1 in championship games. ...

KU leads the all-time series vs. OSU, 108-55. KU has won six of the last eight meetings and eight of 12. ... Bill Self is 12-9 all-time against his alma mater, including an 11-6 record at KU, while Travis Ford is 3-7 versus KU.

Naadir Tharpe said that Coach always talks about, without Embiid, “we have ‘Gather the troops.’ As to make sure everybody long as I do that and evis much more locked in erybody comes with fodefensively. He protects cus we can be the team the rim so well.” we were during the reguTharpe said the Jay- lar season (14-4 runaway hawks could make a Big 12 champs).” statement of sorts with Embiid didn’t speak three victories in Sprint with the media on Center in as many days.

Wednesday, but Self “It would show we can did face more questions still be a highly ranked about the big man’s stress team without Joel,” Thar- fracture. pe said, “but Of an we have to ESPN re(Winning the Big show it first. 12 tournament) would port prior We can’t just to Montalk about it. show we can still be day’s reWe have to a highly ranked team lease of make sure without Joel, but we a second through this opinion tournament have to show it first. that Self e v e r y b o d y We can’t just talk was “100 plays the about it. percent way they sure” Emcan.”

— Kansas University point guard biid would T h a r p e Naadir Tharpe play this season, said he’s had Self said: conversations with Self about his “I never said he 100 perown play since the West cent would play next weekend. I told him Virginia game.

“Coach and I have talk- (ESPN reporter) and he ed about it ... guys look would confirm, ‘I’m 100 up to me more. I have percent in my heart he’d to make sure I’m much play in the postseason.’ more vocal throughout That was the quote given the Big 12 tournament to him.”

As far as not revealing and NCAA,” Tharpe said.

“If we don’t come to Embiid had a stress fracplay each and every game, ture until Monday night, we’ve shown we can be Self said: “Why would beat. We’re going to need I tell anybody what the everybody, need my- specific injury is? That self to gather the troops. would not be very smart.

The thing about it ... there was a media member that somehow knew of the injury and what it was. Why hide it if you think it could possibly (be revealed by media)? I would never offer information up about anything like that. I don’t think anybody would do that. It’s not to manipulate any situation. It’s to look out for the studentathlete.”

Asked about a report that the NCAA Tournament committee would ask KU for an update on Embiid’s condition in advance of seeding teams, Self said: “I am not on the committee. I don’t know what their criteria is. The whole thing is, you (meida) are assuming things won’t go well this weekend. We can play well this weekend without question, then it wouldn’t matter one way or another. You’d think it (seeding) would include your body of work because that’s what you do, you play your season.

I also was a 7-seed (at Tulsa) playing Cincinnati as a 2-seed when Kenyon (Martin, Cincy) broke his leg. They were the best team in the country and dropped a seed line. I’m not sure this year it matters a ton, because there are a lot of good teams and potential matchups.”

21 points and made 17 of 29 three-pointers (.586).

Brown has gotten the better of Andrew Wiggins twice.

Kamari Murphy has been the Pokes’ starting center since a torn Achilles ended goal protector Michael Cobbins’ season. Color Murphy’s nightmares Black. Staying out of foul trouble will be vital for Black, although sophomore Jamari Traylor has played well against the Cowboys.

When it’s all over, might Greene be the color of Oklahoma State’s nightmares? Many a man who played the ponies and took hunches to the window waved goodbye to a lifetime of dreams

team hasn’t consistently made other teams play poorly like some of our teams in the past. I never thought we’d have to outscore folks. I’d never let our team know we have to outscore folks to win.”

He went on to say certain situations call for loading the lineup with offensive firepower to overcome deficits.

Greene was in one such lineup in the overtime loss at Kansas State, when he totaled 10 points, five rebounds, three steals and a costly turnover when the hour was getting late. It’s time to see what sort of matinee performer Greene is now that the season is getting late.

By Gary Bedore gbedore@ljworld.com

Kansas City, Mo. — Bill Self says he can never remember a No. 8-seeded team in a conference tournament as talented as 21-11 Oklahoma State.

“I had a national radio guy call me this morning,” Self, Kansas University’s 11th-year coach, said, entering storyteller mode. “He said, ‘Oklahoma State ... just think if you’re a 1-seed and you’re playing Oklahoma State and they’re on the 8- or 9-line. Just think what a tough draw that would be.’

“I said, ‘Just think if that happens in your conference tournament.’ He was talking about nationally (in NCAAs),” Self exclaimed.

Today, the No. 1-seeded Jayhawks do indeed take on the Marcus Smart, Markel Brown, Le’Bryan Nash-led Cowboys in a 2 p.m. Big 12 tournament quarterfinal in Sprint Center.

“Obviously that’s a tough draw because they are talented, very talented, and capable of beating anybody at any time, if they play well,” Self said.

“But that’s good for us. I’d like to see us go play well against a real quality opponent.”

The Jayhawks, who will be without injured center Joel Embiid, should be full of fire in a third meeting between the teams.

KU edged OSU, 80-78, on Jan. 18 in Allen Fieldhouse, then squandered a 10-point lead in the final 10:49 and fell to the Cowboys, 72-65, on March 1 in Stillwater, Okla.

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No. 6 West Virginia

“Certainly the last time they got us, so I think our guys will be excited to have a chance to go against a team that obviously played better than us, especially the last 10 minutes. They whipped us pretty good the last 10 minutes last time we played,” Self said.

Also, after the last meeting, OSU’s Smart caused quite a stir by saying one of the reasons he played so well against KU the second half (21 points) was his desire to keep the Jayhawks from cutting down the nets in Gallagher-Iba Arena.

“Before the game, the coaches showed us a quote of Bill Self saying he was coming here cutting down our nets, and he was gonna win it outright in Stillwater,” Smart said of the Big 12 regular-season title. “We couldn’t let that happen in our house, so I just knew I had to keep pushing until the end.”

Self denied making such a statement and coach Travis Ford said he never showed the Cowboys any quotes from Self prior to the game. l Ellis the X factor?: Perry Ellis’ performance

Baylor beats TCU Jayhawks CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B

Kansas City, Mo. (ap) — Cory Jefferson scored 20 points, Isaiah Austin added 18 and seventhseeded Baylor held on to beat pesky No. 10 TCU, 76-68, on Wednesday in the opening round of the Big 12 tournament.

Royce O’Neale added 14 points and 12 boards for the Bears (22-10), who advanced to play No. 2 seed Oklahoma today with their eighth win in their last nine games.

TCU (9-22) Shepherd 6-11 7-10 19, Anderson 6-11 2-3 17, Parrish 0-4 0-0 0, Price 1-3 0-0 3, Ray 7-17 2-2 17, Williams 0-0 0-0 0, Gore 4-5 0-2 11, Montigel 0-2 1-2 1.

Totals 24-53 12-19 68.

BAYLOR (22-10) O’Neale 6-7 1-1 14, Chery 2-6 0-0 5, Heslip 2-7 0-0 6, Austin 8-12 2-3 18, Jefferson 8-16 4-4 20, Gathers 2-4 0-0 4, Franklin 1-2 0-0 2, Prince 2-3 3-5 7.

Totals 31-57 10-13 76.

Halftime-Baylor 39-27. 3-Point GoalsTCU 8-19 (Gore 3-3, Anderson 3-5, Price 1-2, Ray 1-5, Montigel 0-2, Parrish 0-2), Baylor 4-13 (Heslip 2-6, O’Neale 1-2, Chery 1-3, Austin 0-1, Franklin 0-1).

Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-TCU 22 (Shepherd 7), Baylor 39 (O’Neale 12).

Assists-TCU 17 (Anderson 8), Baylor 15 (Chery, O’Neale 5). Total Fouls-TCU 12, Baylor 18. A-18,972.

Cowboys

The previous four meeting between Kansas and OSU — with each team winning twice — have been heated at times. Smart said that comes from the competitive nature of the Cowboys’ on-court leaders.

“We respect KU. No doubt about it. We don’t hate KU at all. We don’t hate nobody from KU; we don’t hate the coaching staff. We love playing against that type of competition,” Smart said, before taking a brief pause.

“But that respect goes out the door when you step between the lines. Off the court, you respect them.

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take it to them on the inside first, and then let the outside take care of itself.”

Following OSU’s rout of the Red Raiders (1418), Nash said the Cowboys want to win the season series with Kansas.

Still, he wasn’t ready to dismiss the rest of KU’s bigs, just because Embiid — out resting a stress fracture in his back — won’t be patrolling the interior.

“They got Tarik Black,” Nash said. “That’s another big guy. He could easily be an all-conference guy if he was on another squad. What he did on Senior Night, we’ve all seen it.”

Black put up 19 points and pulled down six rebounds in the Jayhawks’ home finale, an 82-57 throttling of Texas Tech.

“I feel like they ain’t lost nothing,” Nash said.

“They got another big in there for him (Embiid).”

Smart reiterated that sentiment, calling Kansas a great team, even without the phenomenal pivot from Cameroon.

The All-Big 12 first-team guard even said he hopes Embiid can return to the floor soon.

“But their inside presence isn’t as strong as if he was on the court,” Smart clarified.

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been contributing to this team since I got here. I’m going to continue to do the same thing, be effective for the team.”

Black said the players’ expectations haven’t changed with Embiid out of action.

“We’re definitely still, in my mind, one of the top teams in the country.

We’re still a contender for it all,” Black said. “We haven’t thrown anything out the window at all.

“There’s a lot of excitement in our locker room.

We’re here to play basketball. The young fellas are ready to get out here and go.”

That includes frosh Embiid, who will sit on the bench and cheer his teammates, who enter today’s game with a 23-8 record compared to OSU’s 21-11 mark.

“We all talk to Jo Jo to try to keep his head up. He’s been keeping ours up. Jo Jo has a great feel about him, running around laughing,” Black said. “Keep our heads up and keep playing. That’s what we know we have to go out and do.”

KU junior point guard

Keegan

TEXAS TECH (14-18) Kravic 8-11 2-3 18, Crockett 5-12 10-12 20, Tolbert 3-7 0-0 6, Turner 1-5 1-1 3, Gotcher 1-5 0-0 2, Onwuasor 1-4 0-0 2, Hannahs 0-3 0-0 0, Mays 1-1 0-0 3, Tapsoba 0-1 0-0 0, Adams 0-0 0-0 0, Ross 0-0 0-0 0, Williams, Jr. 1-1 0-0 2, Foster 2-3 0-0 4, Lammert 1-1 0-0 2.

Totals 24-54 13-16 62.

OKLAHOMA ST. (21-11) Nash 2-3 6-7 10, Murphy 1-2 0-0 2, Forte, III 4-12 2-2 14, Brown 5-9 7-12 20, Smart 6-10 5-7 18, Stuen 0-0 0-0 0, Williams 1-2 4-5 6, Soucek 0-0 0-0 0, Sager 1-3 2-2 4, Hammonds 2-4 1-2 6, Cox 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 22-45 27-37 80.

Halftime-Oklahoma St. 46-23.

3-Point Goals-Texas Tech 1-5 (Mays 1-1, Onwuasor 0-1, Hannahs 0-1, Crockett 0-2), Oklahoma St. 9-22 (Forte, III 4-9, Brown 3-6, Smart 1-2, Hammonds 1-3, Sager 0-2). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Texas Tech 34 (Kravic 12), Oklahoma St. 25 (Smart 7). Assists-Texas Tech 8 (Onwuasor 3), Oklahoma St. 12 (Smart 7). Total Fouls-Texas Tech 22, Oklahoma St. 16. A-NA.

some combination of three small point guards into a victory against an Oklahoma State squad that has gone 2-2 against the perennial Big 12 champions since Marcus Smart made orange his favorite color. Smart and junior Le’Bryan Nash are Oklahoma State’s McDonald’s All-Americans.

Color KU’s orange nightmares Brown, first name Markel. In four games vs. Kansas while riding shotgun to Smart, Brown, a bouncy, 6-foot3 senior from Alexandria, La., has averaged

in the 2013 Big 12 postseason tournament proved to be the highlight of his freshman season at KU. The 6-foot-8, 225-pound sophomore from Wichita — who scored eight points and grabbed seven boards in a quarterfinal rout of Texas Tech and tallied 12 points and six boards in a title game victory over Kansas State — exploded for a seasonhigh 23 points in a semifinal victory over Iowa State.

“I started clicking late in the regular season of the Big 12. I remember coach telling me to be ag-

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and never again could afford to buy anything to replace the filthy, brown double-knit pants he wore to the track that night. Most hunches aren’t worth the paper they’re written on. Just in case this is one of those, don’t bet on Greene playing the stealth bomber today. But don’t bet against it either.

Self doesn’t believe in outscoring the opponent, but he usually has far better defensive teams than the one that will take the court against his alma mater.

“That’s never been one of my philosophies,” Self said. “I always thought if the other team plays poorly, your chance of winning is high. This

SPORTS

L awrence J ournal -W orld

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

Toronto Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia

W 36 33 26 22 15

L 27 30 40 43 49

Pct .571 .524 .394 .338 .234

GB L10 — 7-3 3 8-2 111⁄2 5-5 15 3-7 211⁄2 0-10

Str W-1 W-3 W-5 L-2 L-18

Home 19-12 20-11 14-20 14-20 8-25

Away 17-15 13-19 12-20 8-23 7-24

Conf 23-15 19-19 18-23 18-20 10-28

38 26 .594 10 7-3 39 27 .591 10 7-3 26 38 .406 22 3-7

W-4 20-14 18-12 21-19 W-1 21-10 18-17 20-18 L-1 15-15 11-23 11-28

Northwest Division

Oklahoma City Portland Minnesota Denver Utah

W 47 42 32 28 22

L 17 23 31 36 43

Pct .734 .646 .508 .438 .338

GB L10 — 5-5 51⁄2 6-4 141⁄2 7-3 19 3-7 251⁄2 3-7

Str W-1 L-4 W-1 W-1 L-2

Home 27-6 24-8 18-13 16-16 14-18

Away 20-11 18-15 14-18 12-20 8-25

Conf 28-11 23-19 17-22 15-23 11-27

W L Pct L.A. Clippers 45 20 .692 Golden State 41 24 .631 Phoenix 36 28 .563 Sacramento 23 42 .354 L.A. Lakers 22 42 .344 x-clinched playoff spot

GB L10 — 8-2 4 8-2 81⁄2 3-7 22 5-5 221⁄2 4-6

Str W-8 W-5 L-3 W-1 W-1

Home 27-5 21-10 22-13 13-19 11-20

Away 18-15 20-14 14-15 10-23 11-22

Conf 27-11 23-16 23-19 12-27 12-26

Pacific Division

Wednesday’s games Denver 120, Orlando 112 Sacramento 115, Philadelphia 98 Charlotte 98, Washington 85 Brooklyn 96, Miami 95 Toronto 101, Detroit 87 New York 116, Boston 92 Memphis 90, New Orleans 88 Dallas 108, Utah 101 San Antonio 103, Portland 90 Cleveland 110, Phoenix 101 Golden State at L.A. Clippers, (n)

Today’s games Houston at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s games Washington at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Indiana at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Memphis at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Phoenix at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Denver at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Portland at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Utah, 8 p.m.

Cleveland at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

How former Jayhawks fared Cole Aldrich, New York Min: 25. Pts: 12.

Reb: 10. Ast: 1.

Darrell Arthur, Denver Min: 17. Pts: 14. Reb: 2. Ast: 1.

Mario Chalmers, Miami Min: 36. Pts: 14.

Reb: 9. Ast: 2.

Drew Gooden, Washington Min: 18. Pts: 4. Reb: 8. Ast: 0.

Ben McLemore, Sacramento Min: 28. Pts: 15. Reb: 1. Ast: 1.

Marcus Morris, Phoenix Min: 38. Pts: 14.

Reb: 3. Ast: 2.

Markieff Morris, Phoenix Min: 28. Pts: 18.

Reb: 10. Ast: 0.

FT PTS AVG 545 2007 31.9 357 1736 28.0 323 1592 27.0 417 1590 26.5 415 1396 24.9 388 1583 24.4 256 1391 23.6 239 1446 23.3 368 1358 22.6 355 1223 22.2 310 1414 22.1 258 1313 21.5 272 1344 21.3 142 1171 21.3 286 1344 21.0 274 1134 20.6 269 1214 20.6 300 1302 20.3 239 1173 20.2 263 1231 19.5

Rebounds

G OFF DEF TOT AVG Jordan, LAC 65 266 641 907 14.0 Love, MIN 60 189 595 784 13.1 Drummond, DET 64 348 483 831 13.0 Howard, HOU 64 213 580 793 12.4 Cousins, SAC 55 174 468 642 11.7

Nuggets 120, Magic 112 Orlando, Fla. — Kenneth Faried scored 26 points, and Wilson Chandler added 21 points and 10 rebounds to rally Denver past Orlando.

JJ Hickson had 20 points and nine rebounds, and Ty Lawson added 17 points and 12 assists for the Nuggets, who ended a two-game losing streak.

DENVER (120) Chandler 8-17 2-3 21, Faried 11-18 4-8 26, Mozgov 1-2 0-0 2, Lawson 6-14 3-3 17, Foye 1-6 0-0 3, Hickson 8-14 4-5 20, Arthur 5-6 2-3 14, Miller 3-4 0-0 6, Fournier 1-3 0-0 2, Brooks 3-8 1-2 9.

Totals 47-92 16-24 120.

ORLANDO (112) Harkless 1-6 0-0 2, O’Quinn 5-8 0-0 10, Vucevic 8-17 4-4 20, Nelson 7-12 1-1 19, Afflalo 10-18 2-2 24, Oladipo 5-12 5-5 15, Harris 5-11 1-1 11, Moore 3-7 0-0 8, Nicholson 0-0 0-0 0, Lamb 1-2 0-0 3.

Totals 45-93 13-13 112.

Denver 23 29 33 35 — 120 Orlando 27 23 24 38 — 112 3-Point Goals-Denver 10-22 (Chandler 3-7, Arthur 2-2, Brooks 2-3, Lawson 2-5, Foye 1-4, Miller 0-1), Orlando 9-24 (Nelson 4-8, Moore 2-3, Afflalo 2-5, Lamb 1-2, Harris 0-1, Harkless 0-2, Oladipo 0-3). Fouled OutNone. Rebounds-Denver 58 (Chandler 10), Orlando 43 (Vucevic 16). AssistsDenver 30 (Lawson 12), Orlando 23 (Nelson 9). Total Fouls-Denver 16, Orlando 23. A-16,097 (18,500).

Paul Pierce, Brooklyn Min: 32. Pts: 29.

Reb: 4. Ast: 1.

Bobcats 98, Wizards 85 Washington — Al Jefferson had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Gerald Thomas Robinson, Henderson went 6 for 9 in Portland his return from a calf inMin: 11. Pts: 1. Reb: 5. Ast: 0. jury to lead Charlotte.

Brandon Rush, Utah Did not play (coach’s decision) Jeff Withey, New Orleans Min: 6. Pts: 4. Reb: 4. Ast: 1.

Leaders THROUGH MARCH 11 Scoring

G FG Durant, OKC 63 659 Anthony, NYK 62 619 James, MIA 59 591 Love, MIN 60 513 Harden, HOU 56 427 Griffin, LAC 65 592 Aldridge, POR 59 566 Curry, GOL 62 504 DeRozan, TOR 60 469 Cousins, SAC 55 434 George, IND 64 478 Irving, CLE 61 472 Nowitzki, DAL 63 488 Jefferson, CHA 55 513 Lillard, POR 64 441 Davis, NOR 55 429 Dragic, PHX 59 426 Thomas, SAC 64 444 Gay, SAC 58 438 Wall, WAS 63 445

NEW YORK (116) Smith 6-11 1-1 13, C.Anthony 11-25 8-8 34, Aldrich 4-5 4-5 12, Felton 3-7 0-0 6, Shumpert 3-4 0-0 7, Tyler 1-3 2-2 4, Hardaway Jr. 7-11 5-6 22, Prigioni 2-3 0-0 6, Clark 2-5 1-2 6, Brown 2-5 0-0 4, Murry 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 42-80 21-24 116.

BOSTON (92) Green 10-21 5-7 27, Bass 3-9 1-1 7, Humphries 6-9 3-5 15, Pressey 3-9 2-4 9, Bayless 5-14 1-1 15, Sullinger 3-8 4-5 10, Johnson 2-5 0-0 5, Olynyk 2-5 0-0 4, Babb 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 34-81 16-23 92.

New York 36 32 17 31 — 116 Boston 24 24 27 17 — 92 3-Point Goals-New York 11-19 (C.Anthony 4-7, Hardaway Jr. 3-5, Prigioni 2-2, Clark 1-1, Shumpert 1-1, Smith 0-1, Felton 0-2), Boston 8-20 (Bayless 4-7, Green 2-5, Pressey 1-2, Johnson 1-3, Olynyk 0-1, Babb 0-1, Sullinger 0-1). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-New York 54 (Aldrich 10), Boston 41 (Sullinger 8). Assists-New York 20 (Shumpert, Felton, Smith, Prigioni 4), Boston 15 (Pressey 5).

Total Fouls-New York 21, Boston 18.

Technicals-New York defensive three second. A-18,624 (18,624).

Noah, CHI Aldridge, POR Vucevic, ORL Jefferson, CHA Randolph, MEM

62 224 476 59 143 517 47 152 364 55 109 460 60 197 422

700 11.3 660 11.2 516 11.0 569 10.3 619 10.3

Assists

Paul, LAC Lawson, DEN Wall, WAS Curry, GOL Rubio, MIN Jennings, DET Lowry, TOR Teague, ATL Nelson, ORL James, MIA

G 46 50 63 62 63 62 62 59 58 59

AST 506 449 555 533 534 491 479 409 398 382

AVG 11.0 9.0 8.8 8.6 8.5 7.9 7.7 6.9 6.9 6.5

FG Percentage

Jordan, LAC Drummond, DET Howard, HOU James, MIA Horford, ATL Diaw, SAN Faried, DEN Johnson, TOR Wade, MIA Ibaka, OKC

FG 266 373 434 591 238 248 302 267 351 417

FGA 401 604 742 1031 420 445 542 484 641 766

PCT .663 .618 .585 .573 .567 .557 .557 .552 .548 .544

CHARLOTTE (98) Kidd-Gilchrist 4-6 2-2 10, McRoberts 3-9 2-4 9, Jefferson 13-20 0-0 26, Walker 5-13 5-6 16, Henderson 6-9 1-2 13, Zeller 2-2 3-4 7, Douglas-Roberts 2-5 4-4 10, Tolliver 1-5 0-0 3, Ridnour 2-7 0-0 4, Biyombo 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 38-78 17-22 98.

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Roundup Mavericks 108, Jazz 101 Salt Lake City — Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points and moved into sole possession of the No. 12 spot on the all-time NBA scoring list in Dallas’ victory over Utah.

The big German made 12 of 14 from the field and all four his three-point attempts to help the Mavs snap a three-game road losing skid.

The Associated Press

Knicks 116, Celtics 92 Boston — Carmelo Anthony scored 19 of his 34 points in the first half as New York opened a 24-point lead and coasted Southeast Division to its fifth straight win Wednesday night.

W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Tim Hardaway Jr. addx-Miami 44 18 .710 — 6-4 L-1 25-5 19-13 27-12 ed 22 points, J.R. Smith 13, Washington 33 31 .516 12 7-3 L-2 16-16 17-15 23-16 and Cole Aldrich had 12 1 Charlotte 31 34 .477 14 ⁄2 6-4 W-2 18-14 13-20 20-18 points with 10 rebounds Atlanta 27 35 .435 17 2-8 W-1 17-11 10-24 18-19 in his first career start for Orlando 19 47 .288 27 3-7 L-4 15-17 4-30 15-27 the Knicks, who are making a charge for the EastCentral Division ern Conference’s eighth

W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf and final playoff spot.

The victory moved the x-Indiana 47 17 .734 — 6-4 W-1 30-4 17-13 30-7 Chicago 35 29 .547 12 6-4 L-1 19-12 16-17 25-14 Knicks into ninth place, a half-game ahead of DeDetroit 25 40 .385 221⁄2 2-8 L-1 15-20 10-20 20-20 troit, which lost in ToronCleveland 25 40 .385 221⁄2 3-7 W-1 15-17 10-23 14-25 to on Wednesday. They Milwaukee 13 51 .203 34 3-7 L-1 8-26 5-25 11-28 are 3 1/2 games behind eighth-place Atlanta.

Jeff Green led BosWESTERN CONFERENCE ton with 27 points. Kris Southwest Division Humphries and Jerryd Bayless each had 15 for

W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf San Antonio 48 16 .750 — 9-1 W-8 24-8 24-8 26-10 the Celtics, who have lost nine of 12.

Houston 44 20 .688 4 7-3 L-1 26-7 18-13 24-17 Memphis Dallas New Orleans

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Elise Amendola/AP Photo

NEW YORK’S COLE ALDRICH, RIGHT, battles Boston’s Jared Sullinger for a rebound. Aldrich had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and the Knicks defeated the Celtics, 116-92, on Wednesday night in Boston.

WASHINGTON (85) Ariza 3-9 0-0 7, Booker 0-2 0-0 0, Gortat 5-13 2-2 12, Wall 10-19 0-2 23, Beal 7-18 2-3 18, Webster 2-6 2-2 7, Harrington 3-6 0-0 8, Miller 3-4 0-0 6, Gooden 2-5 0-0 4, Temple 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 35-82 6-9 85.

Charlotte 22 26 21 29 — 98 Washington 27 19 20 19 — 85 3-Point Goals-Charlotte 5-18 (Douglas-Roberts 2-2, Walker 1-4, McRoberts 1-4, Tolliver 1-5, Henderson 0-1, Ridnour 0-2), Washington 9-25 (Wall 3-5, Harrington 2-4, Beal 2-5, Webster 1-4, Ariza 1-6, Miller 0-1).

Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Charlotte 52 (Kidd-Gilchrist 12), Washington 43 (Gortat 10). Assists-Charlotte 13 (Walker 5), Washington 16 (Miller 5).

Total Fouls-Charlotte 11, Washington 22. Technicals-Charlotte defensive three second, Washington Coach Wittman. A-17,220 (20,308).

DALLAS (108) Marion 2-6 0-0 4, Nowitzki 12-14 3-3 31, Dalembert 2-3 0-0 4, Calderon 3-8 2-2 10, Ellis 6-15 3-4 16, Carter 3-9 0-0 8, Blair 1-2 2-2 4, Harris 5-9 1-1 12, Ellington 4-5 0-0 11, Wright 4-7 0-0 8, James 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 42-79 11-12 108.

UTAH (101) Jefferson 4-12 3-4 12, Williams 1-4 0-0 2, Favors 6-8 3-4 15, Burke 8-18 1-1 20, Hayward 3-7 1-2 8, Evans 4-7 1-1 9, Burks 4-12 5-6 13, Kanter 8-13 2-3 18, Garrett 2-4 0-0 4. Totals 40-85 16-21 101.

Dallas 23 32 25 28 — 108 Utah 25 28 25 23 — 101 3-Point Goals-Dallas 13-21 (Nowitzki 4-4, Ellington 3-3, Calderon 2-4, Carter 2-5, Ellis 1-1, Harris 1-3, Marion 0-1), Utah 5-26 (Burke 3-9, Jefferson 1-5, Hayward 1-5, Garrett 0-2, Burks 0-2, Williams 0-3). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-Dallas 41 (Nowitzki 8), Utah 47 (Kanter 11). Assists-Dallas 26 (Ellis 11), Utah 23 (Burks 8). Total FoulsDallas 23, Utah 18. Technicals-Dallas Coach Carlisle. A-17,982 (19,911).

Nets 96, Heat 95 Miami — Paul Pierce scored 17 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Mirza Teletovic scored 17 off the bench, and Brooklyn beat Miami for the third time in as many tries this season.

Shaun Livingston scored 13 points, Andray Spurs 103, Blatche added 11 and Der- Trail Blazers 90 on Williams had eight asSan Antonio — Patty sists for the Nets.

Mills scored 15 points, Tim Duncan had 10 BROOKLYN (96) Johnson 2-10 3-3 8, Pierce 9-12 6-7 points and 11 rebounds 29, Plumlee 2-3 0-0 4, Williams 2-8 1-1 in limited minutes, and 5-11 3-3 13, Blatche 5-10 Raptors 101, Pistons 87 6,1-3Livingston 11, Thornton 2-9 0-0 5, Anderson San Antonio rolled to its Toronto — DeMar 1-4 0-0 3, Teletovic 6-11 2-2 17. Totals eighth straight win.

DeRozan scored 25 34-78 16-19 96.

(95) points, Amir Johnson MIAMI James 6-13 6-9 19, Battier 1-4 0-0 3, PORTLAND (90) 4-11 4-5 13, Aldridge 6-11 2-2 had 20 against his for- Bosh 9-14 4-5 24, Chalmers 5-11 0-0 14, 14,Batum Lopez 1-6 2-2 4, Lillard 9-22 3-4 23, 8-11 6-7 22, Andersen 1-2 2-2 4, mer team, and Toronto Wade Matthews 5-11 2-6 13, Robinson 0-3 1-3 Allen 0-3 1-1 1, Cole 2-4 1-2 6, Beasley 1, Watson 0-0 0-0 0, McCollum 1-5 2-2 4, handed Detroit its 10th 1-6 0-0 2. Totals 33-68 20-26 95.

Brooklyn 22 20 31 23 — 96 M.Leonard 0-3 2-2 2, Wright 3-7 4-4 10, straight road defeat.

Miami 22 20 29 24 — 95 Barton 3-4 0-0 6, Claver 0-0 0-0 0. Totals

DETROIT (87) Smith 5-17 1-5 13, Monroe 5-10 3-4 13, Drummond 6-10 4-8 16, Jennings 10-15 0-4 24, Singler 1-5 0-0 2, Stuckey 0-6 0-0 0, Bynum 4-9 2-3 12, CaldwellPope 1-4 0-0 3, Jerebko 2-2 0-0 4, Datome 0-0 0-0 0, Mitchell 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 34-78 10-24 87.

TORONTO (101) Ross 4-9 0-0 9, Johnson 8-14 4-6 20, Valanciunas 3-8 2-2 8, Lowry 6-13 4-6 19, DeRozan 8-20 8-9 25, Hansbrough 0-3 1-2 1, Salmons 4-7 0-0 9, Vasquez 3-9 0-0 7, Hayes 0-3 0-0 0, Novak 1-2 0-0 3, De Colo 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-88 19-25 101.

Detroit 21 24 24 18 — 87 Toronto 29 23 22 27 — 101 3-Point Goals-Detroit 9-22 (Jennings 4-6, Bynum 2-4, Smith 2-5, CaldwellPope 1-4, Stuckey 0-1, Singler 0-2), Toronto 8-20 (Lowry 3-6, Novak 1-2, Vasquez 1-2, Salmons 1-2, DeRozan 1-3, Ross 1-5). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-Detroit 49 (Monroe 10), Toronto 66 (Valanciunas 13). AssistsDetroit 15 (Bynum 7), Toronto 19 (Lowry 6). Total Fouls-Detroit 17, Toronto 20. Technicals-Monroe.

A-18,247 (19,800).

3-Point Goals-Brooklyn 12-29 (Pierce 5-7, Teletovic 3-5, Anderson 1-3, Williams 1-3, Thornton 1-5, Johnson 1-6), Miami 9-27 (Chalmers 4-8, Bosh 2-4, Cole 1-2, Battier 1-4, James 1-4, Beasley 0-2, Allen 0-3). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Brooklyn 42 (Livingston 7), Miami 46 (Chalmers 9). Assists-Brooklyn 19 (Williams 8), Miami 18 (James 7). Total FoulsBrooklyn 22, Miami 16. TechnicalsBrooklyn defensive three second, Chalmers, Wade. A-19,616 (19,600).

Kings 115, 76ers 98 Philadelphia — Rudy Gay scored 27 points, Isaiah Thomas added 20, and Sacramento defeated Philadelphia.

Grizzlies 90, Pelicans 88 New Orleans — Mike Conley hit a driving layup against Austin Rivers with 1.5 seconds remaining to complete Memphis’ comeback.

Conley’s basket closed out a 9-0 Grizzlies run to end the game. Memphis trailed 88-81 with 3:22 remaining, but the undermanned Pelicans, playing without guards Tyreke Evans and Eric Gordon, were held scoreless from that point.

SACRAMENTO (115) Gay 5-12 16-19 27, D.Williams 1-5 2-4 5, Cousins 7-16 5-7 19, Thomas 4-10 11-12 20, McLemore 5-7 2-2 15, J.Thompson 6-10 2-4 14, McCallum 1-7 2-2 4, Outlaw 3-4 0-0 7, Acy 1-2 0-0 2, Evans 1-1 0-0 2, Johnson 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 34-74 40-50 115.

PHILADELPHIA (98) H.Thompson 2-5 0-0 5, Young 5-18 6-8 16, Sims 5-12 10-11 20, CarterWilliams 5-14 2-3 13, Anderson 6-12 0-0 17, Varnado 1-2 2-2 4, Wroten 5-11 0-0 10, Mullens 1-2 0-0 3, Maynor 0-1 0-0 0, Moultrie 2-4 0-0 4, E.Williams 1-3 4-4 6.

Totals 33-84 24-28 98.

Sacramento 28 30 32 25 — 115 Philadelphia 24 30 22 22 — 98 3-Point Goals-Sacramento 7-18 (McLemore 3-5, Outlaw 1-1, Gay 1-3, D.Williams 1-3, Thomas 1-4, McCallum 0-2), Philadelphia 8-23 (Anderson 5-9, Mullens 1-1, H.Thompson 1-3, Carter-Williams 1-3, Maynor 0-1, E.Williams 0-1, Wroten 0-1, Young 0-4).

Rebounds-Sacramento 61 (Cousins 12), Philadelphia 44 (Sims 10). Assists-Sacramento 21 (Thomas 6), Philadelphia 20 (Anderson, Sims, Young 3). Total Fouls-Sacramento 25, Philadelphia 31. A-11,109 (20,328).

MEMPHIS (90) Prince 3-6 0-0 6, Randolph 5-13 3-4 13, Gasol 5-12 5-6 15, Conley 5-12 5-6 16, Lee 1-6 2-2 4, Calathes 2-4 2-2 6, Koufos 1-2 0-0 2, Allen 4-8 5-6 13, M.Miller 3-6 0-1 8, Leuer 1-2 0-0 3, Johnson 2-3 0-0 4.

Totals 32-74 22-27 90.

NEW ORLEANS (88) Aminu 4-8 0-0 8, A.Davis 9-14 11-11 29, Ajinca 1-5 0-0 2, Roberts 5-12 1-1 12, Morrow 2-12 4-4 10, Stiemsma 0-1 0-0 0, D.Miller 2-4 3-3 7, Rivers 5-12 3-3 14, Babbitt 1-5 0-0 2, Withey 2-2 0-0 4.

Totals 31-75 22-22 88.

Memphis 28 20 19 23 — 90 New Orleans 26 31 17 14 — 88 3-Point Goals-Memphis 4-18 (M.Miller 2-5, Leuer 1-2, Conley 1-2, Randolph 0-1, Prince 0-1, Gasol 0-1, Johnson 0-1, Lee 0-5), New Orleans 4-18 (Morrow 2-6, Rivers 1-3, Roberts 1-4, D.Miller 0-2, Babbitt 0-3). Fouled OutNone. Rebounds-Memphis 48 (Gasol, Randolph 9), New Orleans 43 (A.Davis 10). Assists-Memphis 19 (Calathes 7), New Orleans 16 (Rivers 9). Total Fouls-Memphis 17, New Orleans 19.

Technicals-Memphis Coach Joerger, Randolph, Memphis defensive three second, New Orleans defensive three second. A-16,513 (17,188).

32-83 22-30 90.

SAN ANTONIO (103) K.Leonard 6-8 0-0 12, Duncan 5-9 0-0 10, Splitter 2-6 8-12 12, Parker 4-13 1-2 9, Green 5-11 0-0 14, Ginobili 4-11 4-5 13, Diaw 1-5 0-0 3, Belinelli 3-7 1-1 9, Mills 5-12 2-2 15, Baynes 1-4 0-0 2, Bonner 0-0 0-0 0, Joseph 2-2 0-0 4, Ayres 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 38-88 16-22 103.

Portland 24 16 24 26 — 90 San Antonio 30 26 17 30 — 103 3-Point Goals-Portland 4-21 (Lillard 2-7, Batum 1-4, Matthews 1-5, Wright 0-2, McCollum 0-3), San Antonio 11-24 (Green 4-7, Mills 3-6, Belinelli 2-6, Diaw 1-2, Ginobili 1-2, K.Leonard 0-1). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Portland 55 (Batum 14), San Antonio 60 (Duncan 11). Assists-Portland 13 (Matthews 4), San Antonio 21 (Parker 5). Total Fouls-Portland 17, San Antonio 21.

Technicals-Matthews.

A-18,581 (18,797).

Cavaliers 110, Suns 101 Phoenix — Kyrie Irving scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, and Cleveland spoiled the return of Phoenix’s Eric Bledsoe.

Bledsoe, who underwent knee surgery and missed 33 games, had 15 points on 5 for 16 shooting and a team-high nine assists.

CLEVELAND (110) Deng 7-12 1-1 18, Thompson 3-7 7-10 13, Hawes 6-11 4-4 19, Irving 9-19 2-2 23, Jack 3-7 5-6 11, Waiters 4-11 0-0 10, Varejao 3-7 0-0 6, Dellavedova 2-4 2-2 7, Zeller 1-3 1-2 3, Gee 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 38-81 22-27 110.

PHOENIX (101) Marc.Morris 5-8 1-4 14, Frye 5-14 3-4 17, Plumlee 4-5 1-2 9, Dragic 8-19 2-4 20, Green 4-14 0-0 8, Bledsoe 5-16 4-6 15, Mark.Morris 8-13 2-2 18, Randolph 0-0 0-0 0, Smith 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 39-90 13-22 101.

Cleveland 37 23 22 28 — 110 Phoenix 24 23 30 24 — 101 3-Point Goals-Cleveland 12-24 (Hawes 3-4, Deng 3-6, Irving 3-6, Waiters 2-5, Dellavedova 1-2, Jack 0-1), Phoenix 10-36 (Frye 4-10, Marc.

Morris 3-5, Dragic 2-6, Bledsoe 1-6, Mark.Morris 0-3, Green 0-6). Fouled Out-Green. Rebounds-Cleveland 60 (Irving, Deng 9), Phoenix 48 (Plumlee, Mark.Morris 10). Assists-Cleveland 20 (Irving 6), Phoenix 20 (Bledsoe 9).

Total Fouls-Cleveland 21, Phoenix 21.

Flagrant Fouls-Hawes, Frye. A-17,902 (18,422).

Lakers to shelve Kobe for rest of season El Segundo, Calif. (ap) — Immediately after the Los Angeles Lakers declared Kobe Bryant out for the season, he already was thinking about how to make sure the Lakers will be much less miserable when he returns.

Bryant expressed only mild frustration Wednesday after the long-expected decision to end his 18th NBA season after just six games.

The superstar guard’s broken bone in his left knee has kept him out since shortly before Christmas, and it still

hasn’t healed enough for weight-bearing exercise.

With just five weeks left in their injury-ravaged season, the Lakers (22-42) elected to preserve Bryant for next year, when he’ll be 36. And though Bryant has barely played, he is determined to make sure the Lakers’ failures of this season aren’t repeated in 2014-15.

The Lakers’ ruthlessly competitive scorer can’t take much more of this incompetence from his 16-time NBA champion franchise.

“I feel like killing ev-

erybody every time I go to the arena,” Bryant said.

“I’m just on edge all the time. Yeah, I still feel it, probably more than anybody in the organization does. I probably feel it more, and it drives me absolutely crazy.”

Bryant clearly identified the Lakers’ top offseason priorities in his mind, and they didn’t include specific free-agent additions. The fourthleading scorer in NBA history called on the Lakers’ front office — and owner Jim Buss in particular — to set “a clear direction”

for the franchise’s return to the top after they miss the playoffs this spring for just the second time in his career.

“You’ve got to start with Jim,” Bryant said.

“You’ve got to start with Jim and Jeanie (Buss), and how that relationship plays out. It starts there, and having clear direction and clear authority. And then it goes down to the coaching staff, and what’s Mike (D’Antoni) going to do, what they want to do with Mike, and then it goes from there. It’s got to start at the top.”

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State Tournaments CLASS 6A GIRLS Wichita-Charles Koch Arena Wednesday’s Games No. 1 Manhattan (22-1) 55, No. 8 Shawnee Mission West (13-10) 39 No. 4 Maize (19-4) 55, No. 5 Blue Valley North (18-5) 45 No. 2 Wichita South (22-1) 42, No. 7 Washburn Rural (15-8) 37 No. 3 Olathe South (21-2) 59, No. 6 Shawnee Mission Northwest (16-7) 57 Friday’s Games Manhattan vs. Maize, 3 p.m.

Wichita South vs. Olathe South, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, noon Championship game, 4 p.m.

Nati Harnik/AP File Photo

TULSA COACH DANNY MANNING GESTURES in the second half of a game against Creighton on Nov. 23, 2013, in Omaha, Neb. Manning, who is in his second year at Tulsa after a nine-year stint as an assistant at Kansas, was voted the Conference USA Coach of the Year, the league announced on Wednesday.

KU basketball coaching tree flourishing

By Tom Keegan tkeegan@ljworld.com

It has been a banner year for college basketball coaches with strong ties to Kansas University, none more so than former Jayhawk great and assistant coach Danny Manning.

Manning, Tulsa’s second-year coach, was voted Conference USA’s Gene Bartow Coach of the Year on Wednesday.

Manning became the school’s first basketball coach to earn conference coach of the year honors since Bill Self (19992000), Manning’s boss at Kansas for nine years, the Tulsa World reported.

Manning’s young squad — six of the top seven scorers are sophomores — grew up in a hurry under him. The Hurricane started this season 1-6 and take an eight-game winning streak into today’s Conference USA tournament game vs. Tulane. Manning’s team is 18-12 and won a share of the conference regularseason title. Former KU guards Brett Ballard and Steve Woodberry are on Manning’s staff.

“Our team had a good year in conference,” Manning told the Tulsa World.

“That’s the reason I was selected for the award — the energy and determination of our team. This is a team award, for our players and our staff.”

Former Jayhawk guard Rex Walters earned coach of the year honors in the West Coast Conference after guiding his University of San Francisco Dons to a tie for second in conference with a 13-5 record. Walters’ season has not come without controversy. AllWCC guard Cody Doolin, who had started 103 consecutive games for USF, quit the team early in the season after a fight, reportedly in practice, with a teammate. The San Jose Mercury News reported that 21 players have left the Dons with remaining eligibility since Walters was hired in April 2008.

Walters coached USF to its first 20-victory regular season since 1981-82.

Southern Illinois coach Barry Hinson, former assistant to Self at Oral Roberts and Kansas, finished second to Wichita State’s Gregg Marshall in Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year voting.

Hinson’s Salukis finished in a tie for fourth with a 9-9 league record after

being picked for eighth.

The Salukis finished last a year ago, Hinson’s first at the school.

Former KU head coach Larry Brown is in his second season with SMU, which has rocketed to national relevance this season. Brown coached the Mustangs to a No. 18 ranking and a 23-7 record, and a likely NCAA tournament appearance would be the school’s first since 1993. Former KU assistant Tim Jankovich is an assistant under Brown at SMU. Second-year UAB coach Jerod Haase had a 7-9 record in Conference USA play and took an overall record of 18-12 into Wednesday’s conference tournament loss vs.

Charlotte. Haase gained national attention when he earned a 63-59 victory against his college coach, Roy Williams of North Carolina, in Birmingham on Dec. 1. Working for Williams at 15th-ranked North Carolina are Steve Robinson, his assistant at KU, former KU guard C.B. McGrath, and Brad Frederick, son of the late Bob Frederick, who hired Williams at Kansas. Brad Frederick is in his first season at North Carolina.

He had been an assistant at Vanderbilt, which is 1516 under Kevin Stallings, Williams’ ex-assistant at KU. In his first season as head coach at Florida Gulf Coast, Joe Dooley, an assistant to Self at KU for 10 seasons, coached his team to a share of the Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season title. The Eagles’ chance at a second consecutive NCAA tournament appearance died when they lost to Mercer in the conference tourney title game.

Former Jayhawk guard Mark Turgeon will lead the 17-14 Maryland Terrapins in their ACC tournament opener today against Florida State.

It was announced last December that former KU sharp-shooter Jeff Boschee would be promoted to interim head coach at Missouri Southern on July 1, when 25thyear head coach Robert Corn retires. Boschee has been on Corn’s staff for four years, the past year as associate head coach. Nick Bradford, a teammate of Boschee’s at Kansas, is in his first year as an assistant at Missouri Southern, which competes in the Div. II MIAA.

CLASS 6A BOYS Wichita-Charles Koch Arena Today’s Games No. 1 Blue Valley Northwest (20-2) vs. No. 8 Wichita North (12-10), 3 p.m.

No. 4 Maize (19-3) vs. No. 5 Olathe East (18-4), 4:45 p.m.

No. 2 Wichita East (20-1) vs. No. 7 Wichita Southeast (17-5), 6:30 p.m.

No. 3 Shawnee Mission Northwest (19-3) vs. No. 6 Blue Valley North (184), 8:15 p.m.

Friday’s Games Blue Valley Northwest/Wichita North winner vs. Maize/Olathe East winner, 4:45 p.m.

Wichita East/Wichita Southeast winner vs. Shawnee Mission Northwest/Blue Valley North winner, 8:15 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, 2 p.m.

Championship game, 6:15 p.m.

CLASS 5A GIRLS Topeka-Expocentre Today’s Games No. 1 Leavenworth (21-1) vs. No. 8 Goddard-Eisenhower (16-6), 3 p.m.

No. 4 St. Thomas Aquinas (20-2) vs. No. 5 Kapaun Mt. Carmel (20-2), 4:45 p.m.

No. 2 Salina Central (21-1) vs. No. 7 St. James Academy (17-5), 6:30 p.m.

No. 3 Great Bend (20-2) vs. No. 6 Topeka-Seaman (19-3), 8:15 p.m.

Friday’s Games Leavenworth/Goddard-Eisenhower winner vs. St. Thomas Aquinas/ Kapaun Mt. Carmel winner, 3 p.m.

Salina Central/St. James Academy winner vs. Great Bend/TopekaSeaman winner, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, noon Championship game, 4 p.m.

CLASS 5A BOYS Topeka-Expocentre Wednesday’s Games No. 1 Lansing (23-0) 68, No. 8 St. Thomas Aquinas (11-12) 57 No. 4 Goddard-Eisenhower (22-1) 72, No. 5 Wichita Heights (18-5) 56 No. 2 Hays (23-0) 48, No. 7 Salina Central (13-10) 46 No. 3 Topeka-Highland Park (22-1) 73, No. 6 KC-Washington (17-6) 47 Friday’s Games Lansing vs. Goddard-Eisenhower, 4:45 p.m.

Hays vs. Topeka-Highland Park, 8:15 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, 2 p.m.

Championship game, 6:15 p.m.

CLASS 4A-Division I GIRLS Salina-Bicentennial Center Wednesday’s Games No. 1 Wamego (23-0) 51, No. 8 Mulvane (15-8) 40 No. 4 KC-Piper (20-3) 77, No. 5 Coffeyville-Field Kindley (18-5) 70 No. 2 Bishop Miege (20-3) 62, No. 7 McPherson (17-6) 45 No. 6 Andover-Central (19-4) 58, No. 3 Paola (19-4) 50 Friday’s Games Wamego vs. KC-Piper, 6:30 p.m.

Bishop Miege vs. Andover-Central, 3 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, noon Championship game, 4 p.m.

CLASS 4A-Division I BOYS Salina-Bicentennial Center Today’s Games No. 1 McPherson (20-1) vs. No. 8 KC-Sumner (10-12), 6:30 p.m.

No. 4 Paola (16-6) vs. No. 5 Winfield (14-8), 8:15 p.m.

No. 2 Independence (19-3) vs. No. 7 Topeka-Hayden (12-10), 3 p.m.

No. 3 Basehor-Linwood (19-3) vs. No. 6 El Dorado (13-9), 4:45 p.m.

Friday’s Games McPherson/KC-Sumner winner vs.

Paola/Winfield winner, 8:15 p.m.

Independence/Topeka-Hayden winner vs. Basehor-Linwood/El Dorado, 4:45 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, 2 p.m.

Championship game, 6:15 p.m.

CLASS 4A-Division II GIRLS Park City-Hartman Arena Wednesday’s Games No. 1 Burlington (22-1) 40, No. 8 Clay Center (8-15) 34 No. 4 Santa Fe Trail (20-3) 46, No. 5 Pratt (16-7) 34 No. 2 Frontenac (21-2) 55, No. 7 Wichita-Trinity (14-9) 46 No. 6 Holton (16-7) 53, No. 3 Hugoton (19-4) 41 Friday’s Games Burlington vs. Santa Fe Trail, 3 p.m.

Frontenac vs. Holton winner, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, noon Championship game, 4 p.m.

CLASS 4A-Division II BOYS Park City-Hartman Arena Today’s Games No. 1 Andale (20-2) vs. No. 8 Iola (10-12), 3 p.m.

No. 4 Eudora (16-6) vs. No. 5 Holton (14-8), 4:45 p.m.

No. 2 Scott Community (19-3) vs. No. 7 Pratt (11-11), 6:30 p.m.

No. 3 Concordia (18-4) vs. No. 6 Girard (12-10), 8:15 p.m.

Friday’s Games Andale/Iola winner vs. Eudora/ Holton winner, 4:45 p.m.

Scott Community/Pratt winner vs.

Concordia/Girard, 8:15 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, 2 p.m.

Championship game, 6:15 p.m.

CLASS 3A GIRLS Hutchinson Sports Arena Today’s Games No. 1 Riley County (22-1) vs. No. 8 Lyons (15-8), 3 p.m.

No. 4 Caney Valley (20-3) vs. No. 5 Seneca-Nemaha Valley (19-4), 4:45 p.m.

No. 2 Hesston (22-1) vs. No. 7 Douglass (18-5), 6:30 p.m.

No. 3 Cimarron (21-2) vs. No. 6 Council Grove (19-4), 8:15 p.m.

Friday’s Games Riley County/Lyons winner vs.

Caney Valley/Seneca-Nemaha Valley, 3 p.m.

Hesston/Douglass winner vs.

Cimarron/Council Grove winner, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, noon Championship game, 4 p.m.

CLASS 3A BOYS Hutchinson Sports Arena Wednesday’s Games No. 1 Hesston (24-0) 61, No. 8 Wichita-Collegiate (16-8) 53

No. 4 Riverton (21-2) 58, No. 5 St. George-Rock Creek (20-4) 50 No. 2 Beloit (23-1) 52, No. 7 Wellsville (20-4) 46 No. 3 Seneca-Nemaha Valley (22-2) 76, No. 6 Holcomb (20-4) 66 Friday’s Games Hesston vs. Riverton, 8:15 p.m.

Beloit vs. Seneca-Nemaha Valley, 4:45 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, 2 p.m.

Championship game, 6:15 p.m.

CLASS 2A GIRLS Manhattan-Bramlage Coliseum Wednesday’s Games No. 1 Claflin-Central Plains (24-0) 47, No. 8 Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan (14-10) 38 No. 5 Meade (20-4) 61, No. 4 Olpe (20-4) 49 No. 2 Winchester-Jeff County North (24-0) 53, No. 7 Hillsboro (18-6) 50 No. 3 Washington County (21-2) 64, No. 6 Ellis (19-5) 44 Friday’s Games Claflin-Central Plains vs. Meade, 3 p.m.

Winchester-Jeff County North vs.

Washington County, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, noon Championship game, 4 p.m.

CLASS 2A BOYS Manhattan-Bramlage Coliseum Today’s Games No. 1 St. John-Hudson (23-0) vs. No. 8 Washington County (14-8), 3 p.m.

No. 4 Olpe (20-3) vs. No. 5 St. Hillsboro (20-3), 4:45 p.m.

No. 2 Valley Falls (22-1) vs. No. 7 Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan (18-4), 6:30 p.m.

No. 3 Plainville (21-2) vs. No. 6 Meade (20-3), 8:15 p.m.

Friday’s Games St. John-Hudson/Washington County winner vs. Olpe/Hillsboro winner, 4:45 p.m.

Valley Falls/Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan winner vs. Plainville/Meade, 8:15 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, 2 p.m.

Championship game, 6:15 p.m.

CLASS 1A-Division I GIRLS Emporia-White Auditorium Thursday’s Games No. 1 Hoxie (23-0) vs. No. 8 Spearville (13-9), 6:30 p.m.

No. 4 Lost Springs-Centre (20-3) vs.

No. 5 Osborne (19-3), 8:15 p.m.

No. 2 Blue Rapids-Valley Heights (22-1) vs. No. 7 Victoria (14-9), 3 p.m.

No. 3 St. Paul (21-2) vs. No. 6 Caldwell (17-6), 4:45 p.m.

Friday’s Games Hoxie/Spearville winner vs. Lost Springs-Centre/Osborne winner, 6:30 p.m.

Blue Rapids-Valley Heights/Victoria winner vs. St. Paul/Caldwell winner, 3 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, noon Championship game, 4 p.m.

CLASS 1A-Division I BOYS Emporia-White Auditorium Thursday’s Games No. 1 Melvern-MCDV (24-0) 54, No. 8 Clifton-Clyde (9-14) 45 No. 5 Spearville (17-7) 69, No. 4 Caldwell (17-8) 34 No. 2 Hoxie (23-1) 71, No. 7 Hartford (10-14) 43 No. 3 Blue Rapids-Valley Heights (22-2) 67, No. 6 Macksville (16-8) 51 Friday’s Games Melvern-MCDV vs. Spearville, 4:45 p.m.

Hoxie vs. Blue Rapids-Valley Heights, 8:15 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, 2 p.m.

Championship game, 6:15 p.m.

CLASS 1A-Division II GIRLS Hays-Fort Hays State University Today’s Games No. 1 Baileyville B&B (21-3) vs. No. 8 Attica (15-8), 6:30 p.m.

No. 4 Argonia (19-4) vs. No. 5 Dighton (17-5), 8:15 p.m.

No. 2 Bucklin (20-3) vs. No. 7 BeloitSt. John’s-Tipton (17-7), 3 p.m.

No. 3 Rexford-Golden Plains (20-3) vs. No. 6 Wilson (17-6), 4:45 p.m.

Friday’s Games Baileyville B&B/Attica winner vs.

Argonia/Dighton winner, 6:30 p.m.

Bucklin/Beloit-St. John’s-Tipton winner vs. Rexford-Golden Plains/ Wilson winner, 3 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, noon Championship game, 4 p.m.

CLASS 1A-Division II BOYS Hays-Fort Hays State University Thursday’s Games No. 1 Beloit-St. John’s-Tipton (231) 64, No. 8 Almena-Northern Valley (13-11) 39 No. 4 Chetopa (20-4) 65, No. 5 Attica (17-7) 49 No. 2 Sharon Springs-Wallace County (22-2) 69, No. 7 HutchinsonCentral Christian (16-8) 46 No. 6 Baileyville B&B (18-7) 59, No. 3 Fowler (20-4) 44 Friday’s Games Beloit-St. John’s-Tipton vs. Chetopa, 4:45 p.m.

Sharon Springs-Wallace County vs.

Baileyville B&B, 8:15 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Third-place game, 2 p.m.

Championship game, 6:15 p.m.

Big 12 Men

Conf. Overall

W L W L Kansas 14 4 23 8 Oklahoma 12 6 23 8 Iowa State 11 7 23 7 Texas 11 7 22 9 Kansas State 10 8 20 11 Baylor 9 9 22 10 West Virginia 9 9 17 14 Oklahoma State 8 10 21 11 Texas Tech 6 12 14 18 TCU 0 18 9 22 Big 12 Tournament Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo. Wednesday’s Games No. 8 Oklahoma State 80, No. 9 Texas Tech 62 No. 7 Baylor 76, No. 10 TCU 68 Today’s Games No. 4 Iowa State vs. No. 5 Kansas State, 11:30 a.m.

No. 1 Kansas vs. Oklahoma State, 2 p.m.

No. 2 Oklahoma vs. Baylor winner, 6 p.m.

No. 3 Texas vs. No. 6 West Virginia, 8:30 p.m.

Friday, March 14 Iowa State-Kansas State winner vs.

Kansas-Oklahoma State/Texas Tech winner, 6 p.m.

Oklahoma-Baylor/TCU winner vs.

Texas-West Virginia winner, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 15 Semifinal winners, 8 p.m.

Big 12 Women

Baylor West Virginia Oklahoma State Texas Iowa State Oklahoma TCU Kansas Kansas State Texas Tech

Conf.

W L 16 2 16 2 11 7 11 7 9 9 9 9 8 10 5 13 5 13 0 18

Overall W L 29 4 29 4 23 8 21 11 20 10 18 14 18 14 13 19 11 19 6 24

College Men

MIDWEST Ohio 63, Miami (Ohio) 55 American Athletic Conference First Round Rutgers 72, South Florida 68 Atlantic 10 Conference First Round Fordham 70, George Mason 67 Atlantic Coast Conference First Round Ga. Tech 73, Boston College 70, OT Miami 57, Virginia Tech 53 Wake Forest 81, Notre Dame 69 Big 12 Conference First Round Baylor 76, TCU 68 Oklahoma St. 80, Texas Tech 62 Big East Conference First Round DePaul 60, Georgetown 56 Seton Hall 51, Butler 50 Conference USA Second Round Old Dominion 73, Marshall 58 Tulane 66, North Texas 61 UTEP 77, East Carolina 68 Mid-American Conference Second Round E. Michigan 53, N. Illinois 48 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Quarterfinals Coppin St. 83, Hampton 77 NC Central 92, Howard 46 Mountain West Conference First Round Boise St. 83, San Jose St. 52 Fresno St. 61, Air Force 59 Utah St. 73, Colorado St. 69 Pacific-12 Conference First Round Colorado 59, Southern Cal 56 Oregon 88, Oregon St. 74 Utah 67, Washington 61 Patriot League Championship American U. 55, Boston U. 36 Southeastern Conference First Round Mississippi St. 82, Vanderbilt 68 South Carolina 74, Auburn 56 Southland Conference First Round Nicholls St. 71, SE Louisiana 64 Oral Roberts 66, McNeese St. 62 Southwestern Athletic Conference Quarterfinals Prairie View 64, Southern U. 46 Texas Southern 79, Grambling St. 54

College Women

SOUTHWEST New Mexico St. 86, Texas-Pan American 74 FAR WEST Idaho 84, Chicago St. 43 Big West Conference Second Round Hawaii 52, Long Beach St. 49 Conference USA Second Round FIU 87, East Carolina 75 Louisiana Tech 64, Charlotte 55 Old Dominion 79, UTSA 74 UAB 79, Marshall 63 Horizon League Quarterfinals Green Bay 72, Valparaiso 55 Ill.-Chicago 77, Cleveland St. 72 Wright St. 73, Milwaukee 64 Youngstown St. 68, Oakland 64 Mid-American Conference Second Round Ball St. 61, N. Illinois 47 Toledo 72, W. Michigan 61 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Quarterfinals Hampton 71, Howard 55 NC A&T 78, Bethune-Cookman 46 Northeast Conference Semifinals Robert Morris 72, Bryant 67 St. Francis (Pa.) 68, Mt. St. Mary’s 63 Southwestern Athletic Conference Quarterfinals Southern U. 80, Alabama A&M 66 Texas Southern 82, Grambling St. 74 Sun Belt Conference First Round Arkansas-Litte Rock 66, Troy 54 Arkansas St. 78, La.-Monroe 69 Texas St. 78, Georgia St. 44 W. Kentucky 67, La.-Lafayette 61 Western Athletic Conference Quarterfinals Seattle 81, UMKC 76

NHL

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 65 43 17 5 91 208 144 Toronto 67 35 24 8 78 198 205 Montreal 67 35 25 7 77 167 170 Tampa Bay 65 34 24 7 75 186 171 Detroit 65 29 23 13 71 172 183 Ottawa 65 28 25 12 68 185 213 Florida 65 24 34 7 55 157 209 Buffalo 65 19 38 8 46 129 192 Metropolitan Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 65 44 17 4 92 206 159 N.Y. Rangers 66 35 27 4 74 172 165 Columbus 65 34 26 5 73 190 179 Philadelphia 65 33 25 7 73 184 190 New Jersey 66 29 24 13 71 163 168 Washington 67 30 27 10 70 193 202 Carolina 65 28 28 9 65 163 185 N.Y. Islanders 67 25 33 9 59 188 228 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis 65 44 14 7 95 213 148 Colorado 66 43 18 5 91 202 174 Chicago 66 38 14 14 90 225 175 Minnesota 65 34 22 9 77 161 161 Dallas 65 32 23 10 74 188 181 Winnipeg 67 30 28 9 69 184 195 Nashville 66 28 28 10 66 160 195 Pacific Division

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 65 43 15 7 93 208 160 San Jose 66 42 17 7 91 205 159 Los Angeles 66 38 22 6 82 162 139 Phoenix 66 31 24 11 73 184 189 Vancouver 68 30 28 10 70 160 183 Calgary 65 25 33 7 57 152 194 Edmonton 66 23 35 8 54 166 215 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s Games Boston 4, Montreal 1 Vancouver 3, Winnipeg 2 SO Colorado 3, Chicago 2 Anaheim at Calgary, (n)

Spring Training

Wednesday’s Games Philadelphia 6, Baltimore 5 Houston 10, Washington (ss) 9 Atlanta (ss) 3, Miami 1 Atlanta (ss) 3, Washington (ss) 2 Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 4 N.Y. Yankees 7, Detroit 7, tie, 10 innings Pittsburgh 8, Minnesota 4 St. Louis 6, N.Y. Mets 4 San Francisco 4, Chicago White Sox 3 Cleveland 12, San Diego 7 Kansas City 3, Oakland 1 L.A. Angels (ss) 12, Milwaukee 2 Arizona 9, L.A. Dodgers 2 L.A. Angels (ss) 12, Texas 1 Colorado 3, Cincinnati 2 Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., (n) Arizona vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., (n) Today’s Games Baltimore vs. N.Y. Yankees (ss) at Tampa, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Houston vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Miami vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (ss) vs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Atlanta vs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. L.A. Angels at Tempe, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Cincinnati vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Kansas City vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 3:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

San Francisco vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 8:05 p.m.

Colorado vs. Oakland at Phoenix, 9:05 p.m.

BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Assigned RHP Brock Huntzinger, LHP Eduardo Rodriguez and INF Ivan De Jesus to minor league camp.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned LHP Charlie Leesman to Charlotte (IL) and OFs Jared Mitchell and Trayce Thompson to Birmingham (SL).

Reassigned C Miguel Gonzalez, RHPs Deunte Heath and Omar Poveda, LHP Scott Snodgress and OF Keenyn Walker to minor league camp.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Optioned RHP Austin Adams, LHP T.J. House, INFs Jesus Aguilar and Jose Ramirez and OF Carlos Moncrief to Columbus (IL) and INF Erik Gonzalez to Carolina (Carolina). Reassigned INFs Francisco Lindor and Joey Wendle, Cs Jake Lowery and Roberto Perez, OF Tyler Naquin and C/INF Tony Wolters to minor league camp.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned LHP Nik Turley and OF Slade Heathcott to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL) and C Gary Sanchez to Trenton (EL).

SEATTLE MARINERS — Named Roy Howell manager of Tacoma (PCL).

TEXAS RANGERS — Assigned RHPs Nate Adcock and Armando Rodriguez and INF Rougned Odor to minor league camp. Optioned RHPs Wilmer Font and Ben Rowen to Round Rock (PCL) and RHP Lisalverto Bonilla and INF Luis Sardinas to Frisco (TL).

National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with RHP Ervin Santana on a one-year contract.

MIAMI MARLINS — Optioned RHP Michael Brady and OF Kyle Jensen to New Orleans (PCL) and LHP Grant Dayton, RHPs Angel Sanchez and Jose Urena, C J.T. Realmuto and OF Brent Keys to Jacksonville (SL). Reassigned RHPs Anthony DeSclafani, Jesus Sanchez and Colby Suggs; LHP Justin Nicolino and INF Avery Romero to minor league camp.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Optioned LHP Mike Kickham, LHP Jose De Paula, OF Gary Brown and 1B Angel Villalona to Fresno (PCL); RHP Kendry Flores and RHP Hunter Strickland to San Jose (Cal). Reassigned RHP Mason Tobin, C Andrew Susac, RHP Jason Berken, RHP Mitch Lively and 3B Chris Dominguez to their minor league camp.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned LHP Felipe Rivero to Harrisburgh (EL). Rassigned RHP A.J. Cole to minor league camp.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS-Signed F Shane Edwards to 10-day contract.

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Signed F Jarvis Varnado.

Women’s National Basketball Association CONNECTICUT SUN — Traded G Kara Lawson to Washington, who sent G Matee Ajavon to Atlanta. Atlanta sent G Alex Bentley to Washington.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed OT Jared Veldheer to a five-year contract.

BALTIMORE RAVENS — Agreed to terms with OT Eugene Monroe on a five-year contract and WR Jacoby Jones on a four-year contract.

BUFFALO BILLS — Signed OL Chris Williams. Agreed to terms with CB Corey Graham and LB Keith Rivers.

CHICAGO BEARS — Agreed to terms with S M.D. Jennings on a one-year contract.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Released QBs Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell. Signed LB Karlos Dansby and DBs Donte Whitner and Isaiah Trufant.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed DT Terrell McClain and DE Jeremy Mincey.

DENVER BRONCOS — Agreed to terms with DE DeMarcus Ware on a three-year contract.

DETROIT LIONS — Re-signed RB Joique Bell to a three-year contract.

Agreed to terms with WR Golden Tate on a five-year contract.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Signed DB Husain Abdullah, LB Joe Mays and OL Jeff Linkenbach.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed OT Branden Albert to a five-year contract.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Agreed to terms with DT Linval Joseph. Signed LB Jasper Brinkley. Re-signed OL Joe Berger.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Re-signed TE Michael Hoomanawanui.

Released DT Isaac Sopoaga and OL Markus Zusevics.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Placed C David Baas on the waived/failed physical list. Re-signed PK Josh Brown, S Stevie Brown, RB Peyton Hillis, CB Trumaine McBride and QB Curtis Painter.

Waived LB Marcus Dowtin. Signed G Geoff Schwartz and C J.D. Walton.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed T Austin Howard.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Agreed to terms with LB Bryan Braman on a two-year contract.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Re-signed OL Cody Wallace to a three-year contract and S Will Allen and LS Greg Warren to one-year contracts.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Signed TE David Johnson to a two-year contract.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Agreed to terms with S Antoine Bethea on a four-year contract.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Released DE Chris Clemons. Agreed to terms with WR Taylor Price on a one-year contract. Agreed to terms with DT Tony McDaniel.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Released CB Darrelle Revis.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Agreed to terms with RB Dexter McCluster on a multiyear contract. Waived OT David Stewart.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Signed LB Adam Hayward.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Suspended Columbus F Blake Comeau two games for boarding Detroit D Brendan Smith during Tuesday’s game.

DALLAS STARS — Reassigned F Chris Mueller to Texas (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled RW Teemu Pulkkinen from Grand Rapids (AHL).

FLORIDA PANTHERS — Recalled F Quinton Howden and D Alex Petrovic from San Antonio (AHL). Reassigned D Mike Mottau to San Antonio.

SAN JOSE SHARKS — Reassigned D Nick Petrecki to Rochester (AHL) and F Sebastian Stalberg from Ontario (ECHL) to Portland (AHL).

SOCCER Major League Soccer FC DALLAS — Signed D Matt Hedges to a multiyear contract extension.

COLORADO RAPIDS — Promoted Paul Bravo to vice president of soccder operations and technical director and signed him to a threeyear contract.

NEW YORK RED BULLS — Signed coach Mike Petke.

SEATTLE SOUNDERS — Signed F Cam Weaver.

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One Owner, Well Maintained, Honda Certified, 150-pt Mechanical Inspection. Stk# E235A

2010 TOYOTA PRIUS II

Auto, power windows and locks, cruise, CD. Terrific condition and a FANTASTIC price.

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Ford 2013 Escape Titanium 4wd, one owner with only 10k miles, ultra sunroof, heated memory power seats, remote start, alloy wheels, Sync radio, 4cyl Eco Boost. Save huge over new!! Stk#543331 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Only $25,990

Volkswagen 2010 Beetle Final Edition, leather, sunroof, alloy wheels, power equipment, local trade. Stk#502702 only $12,855.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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2011 Nissan Sentra Clean vehicle, local trade, one owner, manual transmission. Call Ian 913-439-8473.

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Chevrolet 2012 Captiva LT leather heated seats, remote start, alloy wheels, On Star, power equipment, very sharp, great gas mileage!

Sk#14344A only $17,700.

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2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid 13L189B $15,495 23rd & Alabama Lawrence 785-843-3500

2012 Nissan Juke S This gem has less than 20,000 miles on it!

A one-owner versatile SUV/Crossover that will save you money! Call or text Luke at 913-645-5083.

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Toyota 2007 Rav4 Limited 4wd, V6, power equipment, alloy wheels, steering wheel controls, very sharp and very affordable!

Stk#121841 only $10,986.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Chevrolet 2012 Traverse LT room for 8, alloy wheels, power equipment, low payments are available, GM Certified with 2yrs of scheduled maintenance included, stk#15819 only $24,415.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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2003 Toyota Corolla LE Power windows and locks, cruise, AC. Clean Carfax. At $6,995 it won’t last long. Call/Text Joe at 785-764-6089.

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Great Condition, Honday Certified, 150-pt Mechanical Inspection, well Maintained.

Stk#E122A

Call Matt at

2013 Volvo C30 T5 Polestar 14M103A $29,984 23rd & Alabama Lawrence 785-843-3500

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Sport Utility-4x4

Only $16,990

Only $27,995 Toyota 2008 Corolla LE great commuter car, only 60k miles, power equipment, cd changer, cruise control, stk#442471 only $10,415.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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Haul Free: Salvageable items. Minimum charge: other moving/hauling jobs.

Also Maintenance/Cleaning for home/business, inside/out plumbing/ electrical & more. www.a2zenterprises.info 785-841-6254

RETIRED MASTER PLUMBER & Handyman needs small work.

Bill Morgan 816-523-5703 STARTING or BUILDING a Business?

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Trimmed, Shaped, Removed Shrubs, Fenceline Cleaned No Job Too Small • Free Est. Licensed & Insured HM 913-268-3120 BudgetTreeServiceKC.com

Chris Tree Service 20yrs. exp. Trees trimmed, cut down, hauled off.

Free Est. Ins. & Lic. 913-631-7722, 913-301-3659

Fredy’s Tree Service cutdown• trimmed• topped Licensed & Insured.

14 yrs experience.

913-441-8641 913-244-7718

Kansas Tree Care.com Trimming, removal, & stump grinding by Lawrence locals Certified by Kansas Arborists Assoc. since 1997 “We specialize in preservation and restoration” Ins. & Lic. visit online 785-843-TREE (8733)

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2013 Ford Escape SE P1424A $22,349 23rd & Alabama Lawrence 785-843-3500

Toyota 2011 4Runner SR5 4wd, tow package, alloy wheels, leather heated seats, sunroof, dual power seats, stk#419212 only $27,555.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Truck-Pickups

Ford 2011 F150 XLT crew cab, running boards, tow package, alloy wheels, power equipment, stk#10909 only $28,719.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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2011 Ford Explorer XLT 14C087A $21,995 23rd & Alabama Lawrence 785-843-3500

Lost: Two gold diamond rings. March 8 at yard sale in the vicinity of 1000 block of College Blvd OR 100th block of Aspen Lane. Reward if returned.

Please call 785-865-6569

Auction Calendar

Chevrolet 2011 Avalanche Z71 4wd, GM Certified, one owner, running boards, bedliner, remote start, Bose sound, leather heated seats, stk#31965A1 only $32,786.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

2011 Ford F-150 XLT 13T1478A $27,899 23rd & Alabama Lawrence 785-843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

Immediate Full Time Openings! 40 Hours a Week Guaranteed!

Weekly Pay! $9/hour 785-841-0755

DriversTransportation Drivers: Company & Owner Operators.

Teams & Singles. Dedicated Lanes!

Home Weekly. 2500-2800 miles, Out 2 to 3 nights/wk.

Safety Bonus Program, Benefits available after 90 days. 6 months verifiable exp. Call 800-787-4911

AUCTION

Regional Drivers Seeking full time drivers with step deck or RGN experience for regional runs. Good driving record and class A CDL.

Seller: Willie Turner

Retirement and other benefits.

Lynn’s Heavy Hauling 913-393-3863

Education & Training

Wischropp Auctions Elston Auctions 785-828-4212 • 785-594-0505 Wischroppauctions.com

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ESTATE AUCTION Sun. Mar. 16th, 10:00 A.M. 2110 Harper Dg. Fairgrounds Bldg. 1 & 2, Lawrence, KS

GMC 2007 Envoy SLE 4wd, power equipment, alloy wheels, tow package, running boards, stk#14175B1 only $8,875.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com 2006 Jeep Wrangler Sport, trail rated, 64k miles, great shape, navy blue, includes soft top & hard top! Call for more info!

785-760-0642

Chevrolet 2009 Silverado LT 4wd Z71 extended cab, running boards, bed liner, hard tonneau cover, tow package, remote start, alloy wheels, very sharp and very affordable!

Stk#350581 only $20,855.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

GM CERTIFIED is not like any other dealer backed warranty. Don’t let the other dealers tell you any different. Dale Willey Automotive is the only dealer in Lawrence that GM Certifies their cars and trucks.

Come see the difference!

Jeep 2010 Wrangler Sport 4wd, one owner, automatic, V6, A/C, power steering, stk#13340A only $17,836.

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2007 Lincoln Navigator Ultimate 14T478A $22,194

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WE BUY CARS Top dollar for top late model vehicles.

Drive in, see Danny or Jeff and get your big bucks today!

2840 Iowa St. Lawrence.

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Chevrolet 2008 Silverado LT 4wd Z71extended cab, one owner, tow package, remote start, alloy wheels, power equipment, power seat, stk#377691 only $19,575.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

GMC 2013 Sierra Z71 crew cab one owner, GM Certified, alloy wheels, running boards, bed liner, tow package.

Stk#36180A1 only $32,555.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Dodge 2008 Dakota SXT crew cab, alloy wheels, power equipment, bed liner, tow package. Hard to find so you better hurry especially at this price!

Only $11,214.00 stk#36151A1 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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2012 Ford F-150 Lariat 13T1395A $29,997

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Toyota 2008 RAV4 4wd, power equipment, automatic, cd, cruise control, very dependable, stk#510881 only $13,500.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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2005 Ford F-350SD Lariat P1385A $16,995 23rd & Alabama Lawrence 785-843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

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1-800-715-1742 Visit online at www.About-PCI.com Program length is assuming continual full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.

For complete student/ consumer disclosure information, go to Pinnacle Career Institute’s website.

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2012 Toyota Tundra SR5 Crew Max Cab, 4X4, 5.7L V8, Leather seats with heated front seats.

1-Owner and clean Carfax. $35,995. Call/Text Joe at 785-764-6089.

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Vans-Buses

Responsibilities include hardware and software installation, setup and troubleshooting, application server support, client-side OS support, E-mail services, protection services, cabling as well as performing system maintenance.

Skill requirements include ability to troubleshoot and solve issues within deadlines and have sufficient knowledge of Microsoft products, Active Directory, DNS, printer and virtual servers, and TCP/IP. Excellent benefit package and competitive salary. Visit: www.birch.com to complete our online application. EOE

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Ford 2013 F150 Platinum crew cab, one owner, heated & cooled seats, power running boards, bed liner, tow package, remote start, navigation and more! Don?t buy one new until you see this one, only 11k miles!

Stk#367301 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Education

23rd & Alabama Lawrence 785-843-3500

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2007 Saturn VUE V6 with only 111,275 miles on it. Has been garaged and is flawless inside and out.

Carfax 1 owner vehicle. Need to see to believe! For only $8,995.

Call Mike at 785-550-1299.

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Auctioneers: Elston Auctions Home 785-594-0505 Cell 785-218-7851 “Serving Your Auction Needs Since 1994” Please visit us online at www.KansasAuctions.net /elston for pictures!!

Career Fair Thursday, 3/13/14 5:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, 3/14/14 7:00 am to 10:00 am Holiday Inn Express 3411 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66046

Bishop Seabury Academy, an independent college - preparatory school, is seeking a FT Middle School Science teacher & PT Social Studies teacher. Preferred candidates will have an advanced degree in the respective subject &/or degree in education & at least 4 yrs of teaching experience.

Applicants should send a resume & cover letter to mattpatterson@ seaburyacademy.org Call 785-832-1717 or visit www.seaburyacademy.org for more information

General ATTENTION! - $500/week!!

25 Openings Available Now! Positions require no exp.

Training provided if nec.

Age Req. of 18 and older.

Must be able to start ASAP. Positions open in all depts!

Display / Packing / Customer Service / Apprentice / Trainee Management Call (785)832-8924 Front Desk Clerk Needed.

25-35 hrs. a week. Mon. -Fri., alternating Sats. Call 913-780-1877 or come by in person at Nature’s Touch Cleaners, 10117 Stevenson St. (K-10 & Woodland), Lenexa, KS. Full time positions available in production dept.

Must be flexible and willing to work 6 days a week.

Competitive pay and 401k.

Apply to: Scotch Fabric Care Services, 611 Florida, Lawrence 66044.

Honda 2010 Odyssey EXL, V6, leather heated seats, dual power seats, sunroof, traction control, DVD, cd changer, quad seating, power sliding doors, stk#315681 only $21,736.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

What’s GM Certified?

2yrs of free regular maintenance 172 Pt. Inspection 12 Mo./12,000 Mi. Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty 100,000 mi./5-yr. limited Powertrain warranty, no deduct.

24-hr. Roadside Assistance Courtesy transportation.

Nationwide coverage backed By General Motors.

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Construction Bettis Asphalt & Construction, an Equal Opportunity Employer is seeking individuals for the following position: Skilled Asphalt & Concrete Laborer & Equipment Operator.

Verifiable experience required.

Applications may be obtained at 1800 NW Brickyard Rd, Topeka KS or www.bettisasphalt.com

Operators/Laborers/P ipe Layers Garney Construction, a 100% employee owned company, is looking to hire experienced Utility Operators, Laborers and Pipe Layers. Hourly pay commensurate with experience. Work to be in the Lawrence/Topeka Area.

Benefits include: health insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401(k), vacation pay, and profit sharing opportunities.

Garney is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If interested, contact Heather Manning at 816-746-7260 or hmanning@garney.com.

The University of Kansas Medical Center Research Institute is hiring for a Grants Administrator to support the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA).

Requires Bachelor’s degree in accounting, life-science or a business-related field OR an Associate’s degree combined with three years of relevant experience (preand post- award, sponsored programs administration). For Additional, Access: http://kumc.iapplicants.co m/ EOE/D/M/V

Janitorial Positions All shifts, FT or PT $8 - $10/hr DOE Apply at 939 Iowa.

785-842-6264 EOE Naismith Hall, a private student residence hall serving the University of Kansas, is accepting apResident plications for Director & Summer Resident Director.

Pick up application packet at 1800 Naismith Drive, Lawrence, KS. The KUMC Research Institute currently has an opening for Licensing Associate. This position will be responsible for negotiating and managing various agreements, e.g. inter-institutional agreements with academic collaborators and licenses with industrial partners and develop and execute an IP protection and marketing strategy for each managed innovation.

Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, computer science, or physics.

For additional information, access: http://kumc.iapplicants.co m/ EOE/D/M/V

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Ask how to get these features in your ad TODAY!!

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Announcements CNA/CMA CLASSES! Lawrence, KS CNA DAY CLASSES Mon-Thurs • 8:30am - 3pm Lawrence, KS • March 3 - March 26 • April 7 - April 30 • May 5 - May 28 CNA EVENING CLASSES 5pm-9pm • April 1-May 23 CMA DAY CLASSES Mon/Wed/Fri • 8:30am- 2pm Lawrence, KS • April 7 - May 9 CNA REFRESHER / CMA UPDATE! Lawrence, KS

FT & PT Positions - RN/LPN • Mar 28 & 29 2014 Strong mgmt & clinical skills, • Apr 11 & 12 2014 Positive attitude. Knowledgeable in passing meds, KS license CALL NOW- 785.331.2025 in good standing. Competitive trinitycareerinstitute.com wages.

CNA Must be a team player, reliable & dependable. Compassionate for Shipping & the Elderly. Multi-tasking req’d.

Receiving Apply @ Hickory Pointe Care & Rehab Shipping Rep 700 Cherokee Like to help people but Oskaloosa, KS 66066 hate to sit all day? FT 1st Please contact: Director of shift w/ many benefits.

Nursing, Laura Sampson @ For more info: 785-863-2108 or fax mcfarlaneaviation.com/careers resume to: 785-863-2735

Hotel-Restaurant

PT Production Helper 6 am - 12 pm M-Sat Apply at 807 Vermont St.

Maintenance General maintenance position available. Apply in person at Garber Property Management, 5030 Bob Billings Parkway, Suite A, Lawrence.

Maintenance Technician Experience preferred.

Full Time. Benefits.

Drug test required.

Apply in person.

1429 Kasold Drive Lawrence, KS 66049 EOE

Management

Panda Express is Now Hiring Managers!

Panda Express is the Nation’s leader in Asian dining experience withmore than 1600 locations nationwide! We’re looking or dedicated and motivated individualsto join our growing team of 23,000 associates.

Please apply online at www.PandaExpress.com and email your resume to Nancy Cai at hongjuan.Cai@pandarg.com

Part-Time Caring DOG Lovers!

Comfortable with dogs, cats, and computers!

Permanent Part-time job at wonderful kennel.

Extra pay for Sundays & holidays.

To apply, write to: Box # 1521 at: classifieds@ljworld.com

State-wide program serving people with developmental disabilities. Experience required, degree preferred. Reliable transportation with good driving record. Send resume

by Mach 21st to: The Arc of Douglas County 2518 Ridge Court RM. 238 Lawrence KS 66046 785-749-0121

RILEY COUNTY APPRAISER III - RESIDENTIAL To apply recognized appraisal and mass appraisal methods and procedures to all designated parcels in Riley County.

To gather pertinent real estate data to assist the County Appraiser in property valuation and may be directed to provide other valuation appraisal assistance as needed.

Four plus years in an administrative position and a minimum of five years’ appraisal experience is required. Knowledge of engineering drawing techniques and ability to draw sketches. Familiarity with local geographic area.

Valid driver’s license required. Hiring pay range is $17.52 to $19.37 per hour. Apply at the Riley County Clerk’s Office, 110 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, Kansas or visit our website at: www.rileycountyks.gov/jobs Pre-employment drug testing is required on conditional offer of employment.

Applications accepted until position is filled.

EEOE

Apply in Person at: 1501 George Williams Way Lawrence, KS 66047

As of 1/17/14, prices of Indian Tacos will be $7

Place your Garage Sale Ad Today!

ONLY $20.00 Place your Garage Sale ad in the Lawrence Journal- World for 1 day, up to 11 lines, Print and Online.

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Apartments Furnished

Furnished 3 & 4 BRs with W/D incl.

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Apartments Unfurnished Cedarwood Apts Beautiful & Spacious 1 & 2BRs start at $400/mo. * Near campus, bus stop * Laundries on site * Near stores, restaurants * Water & trash paid 4BR duplex - start at $795 ————————————————— Get Coupon* for $25 OFF

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Small Pet, Income Restrictions Apply RECEIVE ONE FREE MONTH RENT!!

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Now Leasing for Fall 2014 Call for Details!

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Retail

ST, 1, 2 & 3 BRs Summer & August! $250/person deposit www.meadowbrookapartments.net

Manager Ten Thousand Villages Lawrence Store Manager sought for Ten Thousand Villages, Lawrence, 835 Massachusetts. Manage, retail experience and a commitment to the Ten Thousand Village’s mission are a plus.

Contact tenthousandvillageslawrencehr@g mail.com, (785) 856-7370 http://www.tenthousandvillag es.com/lawrence/

Trade Skills Paint Superintendent Now hiring - experience is mandatory for all types of projects - big & small ability to estimate jobs.

Health insurance, 401K, FSA, Sick/Vacation time.

Drug screening & clean driving record required. awallace@firstmanagement inc.com

I need work; part-time, Housekeeper for flexible hours: childcare, Residential Home Full time, live in for large light delivery/ housekeepor receptionist. home, responsible for ing cleaning the house, help 785-856-2561 care for multiple pets, run errands for the home owner, and various other Mid American tasks. Benefits available for full time include health, dental, vision and 401(k).

Send reply to Box# 1518, c/o Lawrence Journal World, PO Box 888, Lawrence, KS 66044

Full Time Leasing Associate for a Lawrence property management company.

Must be organized, punctual, energetic, & willing to work until 6pm & on Sat if needed.

Reliable transportation is required.

Indian Methodist Church 950 E. 21st St., Lawrence

2411 Cedarwood Ave.

Personal Care and Positions Wanted Service

Sales-Marketing

Friday, March 14th 11 AM - 6PM

Coordinator for Self-Advocacy

Manufacturing & Assembly Plastikon Healthcare, a Med-Device/Pharma Contract Manufacturer, is accepting applications M-F from 10 - 11 am for full-time packers, machine operators, and maintenance personnel.

Apply in person at 3780 Greenway Circle, Lawrence.

Indian Taco Sale!

Social Services

Real Estate

Grant Administrator

2008 Mitsubishi Raider LS 13T1480A $15,995

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Seller: Private Estate Auction Note: Very large auction, plan on staying all day!

BECOME A DENTAL ASSISTANT IN LESS THAN A YEAR

Call for details.

785-843-5200 ask for Allen

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2008 Nissan Xterra Only 24,677 miles! Super clean inside and out.

Certified Carfax 1 owner vehicle and prices to move at only $24,995.

Call Mike at 785-550-1299.

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2010 Ford F-150 XLT 13T1268B $27,615

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Located at 575 Georgia Rd., Williamsburg, KS (From Williamsburg: 1 m E on Old Hwy 50, 3 m S on Colorado Rd, 3 m E on Cloud Rd, 3/4 m S on Georgia Rd.) Sat. Mar. 15 @ 12:00 Noon Auction Note: Outstanding line of Machinery, most shedded & like new to excellent condition.

Inspection: Thur. Mar. 13 & Fri. Mar. 14, 10AM - 5PM

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Pet under 20 lbs. allowed Call 785-842-2575 www.princeton-place.com

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SEVERAL PACKAGES TO CHOOSE FROM! Days in print vary with package chosen.

Credit Union

Branch Manager Mortgage Loan Officer 2901 Lakeview Rd Lawrence, KS

Apply Today! - NOW Hiring! www.midamerican.coop/ career-opportunities Excellent Pay & Benefits 2 years experience required

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FIRST MONTH FREE! 2 Bedroom Units Available Now! Cooperative townhomes start at $437-$481/mnth.

Water, trash, sewer paid.

Back patio, CA, hardwood floors, full bsmnt., stove, refrig., w/d hookup, garbage disposal, reserved parking. On-site management & maintenance. 24 hr. emergency maintenance.

Membership & Equity fee required. 785-842-2545 (Equal Housing Opportunity) pinetreetownhouses.com

OAK ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, 55”W X 47 1/2”H X 20”D. Will accommodate a 32” flat screen TV. Four shelves on other side with glass doors. Has drawer beneath TV opening. Very good condition, $100. 785-542-2245

the Clerk of the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas of the Seventh Judicial District, in the case above-numbered, wherein the parties above-named were respectively Plaintiff and Defendants, and to me the undersigned Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas direct, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at the Jury Assembly Room of the District Court located in the lower level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center Building, 111 E. 11th St., Lawrence, Kansas on the 27th day of March, 2014, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. of said day, the following described real estate situated in the County of Douglas, State of Kansas, to wit:

FEET; THENCE SOUTH 13 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST, 212.88 FEET, SAID POINT BEING THE CENTER LINE OF SPRING CREEK; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST, 563.12 FEET; THENCE NORTH 11 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 36 SECONDS WEST, 1,022.13 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS. Tax ID No. 023-106-13-0-00-00-006.04-0, Commonly known as 1927 N 1275 Rd, Eudora, KS 66025 (“the Property”) MS113519

areas to remain in place.

The subject property is located at 1146 Haskell Avenue.

Submitted by Bo Killough, owner of BK Rental, LLC, the property owner of record and Eric Jay, Struct/Restruct LLC, contract purchaser of the property.

until 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 1, 2014 and then publicly opened in the presence of the County Clerk.

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.

If you have any questions regarding these items, please contact the Planning Department at 832-3159.

trict (“District”)in accordance with the Act; and WHEREAS, subsequent to the approval of Ordinance No. 8803 it was discovered that not all of the property owners within the area of the District signed the petition to create the District as required by the Act; and WHEREAS, the City desires to repeal Ordinance No. 8803 and terminate the District since the petition to create the District was insufficient; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Repeal of Ordinance 8803. The governing body of the City hereby repeals Ordinance No. 8803 and terminates the District. City staff is directed to take any necessary action to complete the termination of the District, including notice to the Kansas Department of Revenue. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage by the Governing Body of the City and publication in the official City newspaper. PASSED by the Governing Body of the City this 11th day of March, 2014. SIGNED by the Mayor this 11th day of March, 2014.

on the following streets and public rights-of-way: New Hampshire Street (between Sixth Street and Thirteenth Streets), Massachusetts Street (between Sixth Street and Thirteenth Streets), and Vermont Street (between Sixth Street and Thirteenth Streets). SECTION 2. Any person who violates this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its adoption and publication as provided by law. PASSED by the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, this 11th day of March, 2014.

Parkway 4000/6000 Call for Specials!

2 & 3 BR Townhomes 2 car garage w/opener Fully applianced kitchen W/D hookups Maintenance Free!

785-766-2722

PETER DANKO CHAIR Birch wood frame with fabric seat and back. 19”W x 16 1/2”D x 32 1/2” H $100 785-865-4215 VINTAGE TABLET CHAIR Excellent condition. Photos available $99. cash payment. 785-865-4215

Household Misc.

Wall Mirror, Oak Framed.

27 3/4” x 21 3/4” PERFECT COND. Photos avail. $81.

785-424-4315

Lawn, Garden & Nursery

PARCEL 19A, BLOCK 1, LEGEND TRAIL ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SURVEY FOR LOT 19, BLOCK ONE, LEGEND TRAIL ADDITION, AS REOCRDED ON JANUARY 10, 2003 IN BOOK 825, PAGE 289

Houses Avail. April 1! 3703 Brush Creek Dr., 3BR, 1½ bath, 1 car, W/D incl, CA, patio, fully carpeted.

No pets. $750/mo. 913-301-3560

Mobile Homes NO APPLICATION FEE! + 2 Months Free!

Affordable monthly rent!

Harper Woods & Riverside Mobile Home Community 785-331-2468

Roommates

Craftsman 33 Wide Cut Mower in great condition. $400 785-979-4727

Room & Board in exchange Miscellaneous for companion care. Share a comfortable home, pro- White bird cage with vide transportation, meal wheels, slanted top prep & household tasks. (removable), two door.

Call 785-766-4500 Refer- Height 5’8”, width 3’2”, ences needed. depth is 2’3”. $100 call 785-691-9088.

Lawrence

2 BR, 1.5 BA Duplex. W/ attached garage. No pets. 1 yr lease + deposit. For more info call: 785-832-9196. Avail April 1.

Music-Stereo Moving, must sale: Wurlitzer Piano, excellent condition, $250, Call 785-856-1310.

3000 Winston, 3 B/R, 2ba Kimball Spinet, house, Deerfield School, Pianos: $1,200. Heritage Realty. $500, Everett Spinet, $475, Gulbranson Spinet $450. 2 785-841-1412.

Wurlitzer Spinets, $300/ea, GPM Prices include tuning & delivery. 785-832-9906 3, 4 & 5 bedrooms Available Now! $1300-$2200 785-842-2475 www.garberprop.com

Lawrence Now Leasing for all of 2014!!

2, 3 and 4 bdrm units www.lawrencepm.com call/text 785-331-5360

TUCKAWAY 856-0432 TuckawayApartments.com

HUTTON FARMS 841-3339 HuttonFarms.com “Live Where Everything Matters”

Lawrence-Rural 3BR House, 1.5 BA: Large deck overlooking open fields, on 20 acres w/ horse barn, stone fences & rural water, W/D hookup, all appl, C/A, hardwood floors. Pets ok. $1250/mnth + deposit.

Call 785-760-3705

Lecompton LECOMPTON: 2 & 3 Bedroom Mobile Homes for Sale or Rent from $530.00 per month - Includes Space Rent.

Call 800-489-PARK “7275”.

Office Space Downtown Office Space Single offices, elevator & conference room, $500-$675. Call Donna or Lisa, 785-841-6565

Acreage-Lots

ESTATE SALE 2709 Inverness Court Lawrence Sat, Mar 15. 9am-2pm A picker’s dream. Lots of 70’s Toys & Games; KU memorabilia; EDISON Players, Cylinders & Horns; Retro items; Unique Books; Nice Framed items; Budweiser Mugs; Stamps; Postcards; Vintage McDonald’s toys; Stuff still coming in! Familiar address, different stuff.

ESTATE SALE 411 W. 6TH St. Sat, March 15, 9:00-5:00 (side street parking) Leather sofa, Eastlake Victorian bed and dresser, modern pine dining table w/6 chairs, primitive mahogany dining table, lovely buffet, clocks, desks, 50’s console radio-sterio, painted white chest-bookcases & desk, “The Hawk” precision scroll saw, Dewalt- Black & Decker radial arm saw, Grizzley 3 HP shaper, Craftsman 10” bench saw, Craftsman lathe, lots of misc.

Sale By Elvira

Inside Sale: Personal & Business Items 4911 Legends Dr Lawrence Sat, Mar 15. 8am - 2pm Toshiba Satellite Notebook w/ Vista, Dell Dimension tower/monitor w/ XP, Coffee table, end table, file cabinets, novels/books, folding work table, laminator/ supplies, Wire-O Binder /supplies, 33x36 mirror, 2 brass lamps, 1 brass floor lamp, motorcycle bullet lights.

All items priced to move.

Care-ServicesSupplies

4 Acres, 12 miles W. of Training Classes - Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Lawrence on blacktop.

Club, 6 wks. $80. Enroll by Deer, wildlife. Owner March 22. www.ljkc.com will finance, with no Call 785-842-5856 down payment, $257/mo. 785-554-9663

Farms-Acreage 4 Acres, 12 miles W. of Lawrence on blacktop.

Deer, wildlife. Owner will finance, with no Lawrence down payment, $257/mo. 785-554-9663 (First published Lawrence Journal-World, 2014)

Clothing Vintage 9 West Boot Size 7.

10” Shaft. Brown-all leather upper. Very Good Condition. photos avail. $65, 785-424-4315 Vintage 9 West Boot Size 7.

10” Shaft. Brown-all leather upper. Very Good Condition. photos avail. $65, 785-424-4315

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL COURT DEPARTMENT MUTUAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, F.S.A. Plaintiff, vs.

CHAD E. BAUMAN, et al Defendants.

Case No. 2013-CV-000374 Division No. Chapter 60 Title to Real Estate Involved

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S Oak Chair. Med. oak, duraSALE ble wood vertical ladder back chair. Never used.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Comfortable Khaki cushioned seating. $40. that under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by 785-842-4641

Douglas County Sheriff

MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC By: Chad R. Doornink, #23536 cdoornink@msfirm.com 11460 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Ste. 300 Leawood, KS 66211 (913) 339-9132 (913) 339-9045 (fax) Commonly known as ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF 1538A Legend Trail Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66049.

MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC AS ATTORNEYS FOR together with all fixtures, CITIMORTGAGE, INC. IS ATappurtenances, etc. there- TEMPTING TO COLLECT A unto pertaining; said real DEBT AND ANY INFORMAproperty is levied upon as TION OBTAINED WILL BE the property of separate USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Defendant, Chad E. ________ Bauman, and all other alleged owners and will be (First published in the sold without appraisal to Lawrence Daily satisfy said Order of Sale.

Journal-World, February Dated at Lawrence, Kansas this 3rd day of March, 2014.

SHERIFF OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS By: Kenneth M. McGovern ROBERT A. KUMIN, P.C. By:/s/ Robert A. Kumin Robert A. Kumin #11843 James T. Lorenzetti #17929 6901 Shawnee Mission Pkwy.

Suite 250 - Building 2 Overland Park, Kansas 66202 (913) 432-1826 (913) 236-7115 - Fax No. rkumin@kuminlaw.com jlorenzetti@kuminlaw.com ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF ________

27, 2014) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS DIVISION 5 In the Matter of the Petition of IAN BENJAMIN SLOBIN, TO CHANGE HIS NAME TO IAN BENJAMIN Case No. 2013-CV-480 Pursuant to Chapter 60 of K.S.A. NOTICE OF SUIT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED:

You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in Douglas County (First published in the Court by Ian Benjamin Lawrence Daily Slobin; you are hereby reJournal-World February 27, quired to answer the petition on or before April 30, 2014) 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in Division IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF 5 of the Douglas County Courthouse, Lawrence, DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANKansas. If you fail to anSAS swer, judgment and deCIVIL DEPARTMENT cree will be entered in due course upon the petition.

CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff, Ian Benjamin Slobin, PETITIONER vs.

Donald W Dulaney aka Donald Dulaney, et al.

Defendants Case No. 11CV352 Court No. 1 Title to Real Estate Involved Pursuant to K.S.A. §60 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 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 cash in hand at The Jury Assembly Room located in the lower level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center building of the Douglas County Courthouse, Kansas, on March 20, 2014 at the time of 10:00 AM, the following real estate: A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST, 1,347.41 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT BEING ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 89 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST, 251.12 FEET, SAID POINT BEING ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE CENTER LINE OF SPRING CREEK; THENCE SOUTH 5 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SPRING CREEK 124.79 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 25 SECONDS EAST, 147.07 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 9 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST, 123.88 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 2 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST, 275.23 FEET; THENCE NORTH 74 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 42 SECONDS EAST, 155.72 FEET; THENCE NORTH 49 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 34 SECONDS EAST, 126.76 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 46 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST, 55.13 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST, 213.60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 39 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 11 SECONDS EAST, 137.78

Ian Benjamin Slobin 1215 W. 5th Lawrence, KS 66044 (785) 330-3069 (p) ian.slobin@gmail.com pro se Petitioner ________ (Published in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World March 13, 2014) NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., in the Commission Meeting Room, first floor of City Hall at Sixth and Massachusetts Street, Lawrence.

The following items will be considered at that time: B-14-00079: A request for variances as provided in Section 20-1309 of the Land Development Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2013 edition. The first request is for a variance from the minimum 50 feet interior side yard building setback required by Section 20-601(b) of the City Code when adjacent to a residential district.

The applicant is seeking approval for the existing 15 feet interior side building setback along the west property line. The second request is a variance from the Type 3 Bufferyard standards found in Section 20-1005(f) of the City Code when nonresidential uses are located adjacent to residential districts.

The applicant is asking for this variance to waive these code standards based upon the anticipated zoning of the adjacent property at 830 E. 13th Street changing from nonresidential to residential. These requests are submitted for the existing developed industrial property at 850 E. 13th Street. Submitted by Lara Burger on behalf of 850 Investments, LLC, property owner of record.

The legal description for each application is found in the respective project case file which is available in the Planning Office for review during regular office hours, 8-5 Monday Friday.

Scott McCullough Director of Planning and Development Services ________

Bids must be submitted on forms obtainable at the Office of the Director of Public Works/County Engineer, 1242 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas, or Demand Star on the Internet at www.demandstar.com.

Specifications and bid requirements are included in these documents.

The bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Office of the County Clerk, Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts, Lawrence, Kansas, upon which is clearly written or printed “Dust Palliative Bid”, and the name and address of the bidder.

Any bids received after the closing time will be returned unopened.

Faxed bids will not be accepted.

(First published in the Lawrence Daily The awarded bidder shall Journal-World, March 13, agree to offer the prices 2014) and the terms and conditions offered herein to McCownGordon Construc- other government agention, LLC is soliciting con- cies who wish to particitractor bids and/or pro- pate in a cooperative purposals for Langston chase program with DougHughes Elementary, Law- las County.

Other agenrence, Kansas. All bids are cies will be responsible for due no later than 2:00 pm entering into separate on Tuesday, March 25, 2013 agreements with the Conto McCownGordon Con- tractor and for all paystruction. Bids may be ments thereunder. submitted in a sealed envelope or via email to The Douglas County Board ldeets@mccowngordon.com. A of Commissioners re5% bid bond or bid serves the right to reject surety is required for bids any or all bids or waive in excess of $25,000. Bids technicalities and to purwill be reviewed privately. chase the product that in the opinion of the Board is McCownGordon best suited to the work for Construction: which it is intended.

Luke Deets, Project Manager DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC 422 Admiral Blvd, Kansas WORKS City, Missouri 64106 P: 816.877.0611 Keith A. Browning, P.E. F: 816.960.1182 Director of Public Works ldeets@mccowngordon.com DATED: 03/10/14 ________ ________ (First published in the Lawrence Daily (Published in the Lawrence Journal-World March 13, Daily Journal-World March 13, 2014) 2014) DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BID NO. 14-F-0002

ORDINANCE NO. 8961

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS, 2013 EDINOTICE TO BIDDERS TION AND AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that THERETO, RELATING TO NO sealed bids for the pur- PARKING. chase of SIGNS AND ACCESSORIES, by the Douglas BE IT ORDAINED BY THE County Public Works De- GOVERNING BODY OF THE partment, will be received CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANin the office of the Douglas SAS: SECTION I: From and County Clerk, 1100 Massa- after the effectiveness of chusetts, Courthouse, this ordinance and the inLawrence, Kansas, 66044 stallation of appropriate control devices, until 3:15 P.M., Tuesday, traffic April 1, 2014, then publicly parking is prohibited along opened in the office of the the north side of Steven Drive from 50 feet east of Douglas County Clerk.

Pamela Lane to 50 feet Bids must be submitted on west of Pamela Lane. SECforms provided by either TION II. The City Engineer hereby directed to the Douglas County Public is Works Department, 1242 amend the Schedule of No Massachusetts Street, Parking, maintained by the Lawrence, Kansas or on Office of the City Engineer, the Internet at to reflect the provisions of Section I. www.demandstar.com.

The bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Office of the County Clerk, Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044, upon which is clearly written or printed “Signs and Accessories”, along with the name and address of the bidder. Any bid received by the Office of the County Clerk after the closing date and time will be returned unopened. Faxed bids will not be accepted. Douglas County is not responsible for the lost or misdirected bids, whether lost or misdirected by the postal or courier service of the bidder or the Douglas County mail room.

The awarded bidder shall agree to offer the prices and the terms and conditions herein to other government agencies who wish to participate in a cooperative purchase program with Douglas County.

Other agencies will be responsible for entering into separate agreements with the awarded bidder and for all payments thereunder.

The Douglas County Department of Public Works reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or portions of bids, waive technicalities, and to purchase the items, which in the opinion of the Board, are best suited for the use intended.

Dated: March 10, 2014 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS Keith A. Browning, P.E. Director of Public Works ________

(First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World March 13, B-14-00087: A request for 2014) variances as provided in Section 20-1309 of the Land DOUGLAS COUNTY Development Code of the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC City of Lawrence, Kansas, WORKS 2013 edition. The first reDUST PALLIATIVE quest is for a variance BID #14-F-0003 from the 20 required off-street parking spaces NOTICE TO BIDDERS for a building contractor’s office and shop as deter- Notice is hereby given that mined by Section 20-902 of sealed bids for the purthe City Code to a mini- chase of approximately mum of 6 off-street park- 85,000 gallons of 38% Caling spaces.

The second cium Chloride solution or variance request is from 85,000 gallons of 32% Magthe provisions of Section nesium Chloride solution 20-1204(b), “Provisions for by the Douglas County DeFlood Hazard Reduction, partment of Public Works Floodway Restrictions,” will be received in the Ofand is requested to permit fice of the Douglas County existing and proposed Clerk, 1100 Massachusetts, parking and driveway Lawrence, Kansas 66044

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PASSED by the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, this 11th day of March, 2014 APPROVED: /s/ Michael Dever Michael Dever Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Diane M. Trybom Diane M. Trybom City Clerk Approved as to form and legality /s/Toni R. Wheeler Toni R. Wheeler City Attorney ________

APPROVED: /s/ Michael Dever Michael Dever Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Diane M. Trybom Diane M. Trybom City Clerk ________

Approved as to form and legality /s/ Toni R. Wheeler Toni R. Wheeler City Attorney ________ (Published in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World March 13, 2014) ORDINANCE NO. 8964

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS, AMENDING CHAPTER XIX, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 19-122, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS, 2013 EDITION, AMENDMENTS (First Published in the AND THERETO, PERTAINING TO Lawrence Daily SERVICE CONNECJournal-World, February FIRE TIONS, AND REPEALING 27, 2014) EXISTING SECTION 19-122.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Cynthia M. Wilson and Daniel M. Wilson, et al.

Defendants.

No. 13CV511 Court Number: Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SALE 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 cash in hand, at the Lower Level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center of the Courthouse at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, on March 20, 2014, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: Lots 3 and 4, Block 237, in the City of Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, commonly known as 1010 Ash Street, Eudora, KS 66025 (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.

Kenneth M. McGovern, Sheriff Douglas County, Kansas

(Published in the Lawrence Prepared By: Daily Journal-World March South & Associates, P.C. Brian R. Hazel (KS # 21804) 13, 2014) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 ORDINANCE NO. 8963 Overland Park, KS 66211 AN ORDINANCE TERMI- (913)663-7600 NATING THE NINTH AND (913)663-7899 (Fax) NEW HAMPSHIRE TRANS- Attorneys For Plaintiff PORTATION DEVELOPMENT (118331) ________ DISTRICT WHEREAS, K.S.A. 12-17,140 et. seq. (the “Act”) authorizes the governing body of any city or county to create transportation development districts within such jurisdiction, to acquire interests in property and to construct any project or undertaking therein to improve any bridge, street, road, highway access road, interchange, intersection, signing, signalization, parking lot, bus stop, station, garage, terminal, hangar, shelter, rest area, dock, wharf, lake or river port, airport, railroad, light rail or other mass transit facility and any similar or related project or infrastructure including, but not limited to, utility relocation; sanitary and storm sewers and lift stations; drainage conduits, channels and levees; streetlight fixtures, connection and facilities; underground gas, water, heating and electrical services and connections located within or without the public-right-of-way; sidewalks and pedestrian underpasses or overpasses; and water main and extensions; and including a building facade but only when part of remodeling, repairing, enlarging or reconstructing an existing building; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Lawrence, Kansas (the “City”) passed Ordinance No. 8803 on October 2, 2012 that was intended to create the Ninth and New Hampshire Transportation Development Dis-

APPROVED: /s/ Michael Dever Michael Dever Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Diane M. Trybom Diane M. Trybom City Clerk

(First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World March 12, 2014) Legal Notice The Perry-Lecompton School District #343 is requesting bids for contracted food service. If interested, please call 785-597-5138, no later than April 1, 2014. _______

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS: SECTION 1. Chapter XIX, Article 1, Section 19-122 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2013 Edition, and amendments thereto, is hereby amended to read as follows. 19-122 FIRE SERVICE CONNECTIONS. All fire service connections shall be provided with properly located control valves that may be closed in case of broken inside piping. The maximum size of any fire service connection shall be at least two (2) inches in diameter smaller than the main line from which such fire service connection is made.

However, upon application, the City Manager may, upon the recommendation of the Director of the Department of Utilities, or his or her designee, waive said requirement if there are unique circumstances requiring such a waiver and if the granting of a waiver will not compromise or otherwise diminish life, health, or fire safety requirements. If an application for a waiver is denied, the applicant may appeal the denial by filing with the City Clerk a written Notice of Appeal within thirty (30) days of said denial. If a timely written Notice of Appeal is filed, the City Commission shall, within a reasonable time thereafter, conduct a public hearing on said appeal.

The City Department of Utilities reserves the right at any time to require a meter to be installed on any such fire service connection(s), which expense shall be borne by the property owner. SECTION 2.

Existing Chapter XIX, Article 1, Section 19-122 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, 2013 Edition, and amendments thereto, is hereby repealed in its entirety, it being the intent of the Governing Body that Section 1 of this Ordinance supersede it.

SECTION 3. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or is otherwise held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the validity of any remaining parts of this ordinance. SECTION 4.

This ordinance shall take effect and be in force after its passage and publication as provided by law.

PASSED by the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, this 11th day of March, 2014.

(Published in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World March APPROVED: 13, 2014) /s/ Michael Dever Michael Dever ORDINANCE NO. 8967 Mayor ATTEST: AN ORDINANCE OF THE /s/ Diane M. Trybom CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANDiane M. Trybom SAS, PROHIBITING THE City Clerk POSSESSION OF GLASS BOTTLES OR OTHER GLASS Approved as to form and CONTAINERS ON CERTAIN legality STREETS AND PUBLIC /s/ Toni R. Wheeler RIGHTS-OF-WAY AT CERToni R. Wheeler TAIN TIMES City Attorney ________ BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE (First published in the Daily CITY OF LAWRENCE, KAN- Lawrence SAS: SECTION 1. Pursuant Journal-World, March 10, 2014) to the general police powers of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, in order to Midland Care Connection promote the health, safety, Inc. is currently accepting and welfare of its citizens, bids for lunches provided it shall be unlawful, from to potentially 25 adults.

12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Bids must be received no March 29, 2014, through later than March 17th 2014.

6:00 a.m. on Monday, Bids will be opened at 10 March 31, 2014, and begin- am on March 11th 2014 at ning again at 12:00 p.m. on Midland Care, 200 SW FraSaturday, April 5, 2014, zier Circle, Topeka, Ks through 6:00 a.m. on Tues- 66606. For bid specification day, April 8, 2014, to carry and further information or to possess glass bottles call 785-232-2044. ________ or other glass containers

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MARCH 2014

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Dear Annie: I am 60 years old and feel that I have accomplished next to nothing. The only worthwhile things are my husband, two children and a lovely granddaughter.

I was let go from a previous job for something I didn’t do. My current job is awful.

Because my job pays next to nothing, I began charging things on credit. I’m now in deep credit-card debt and am desperate to find the funds to pay it off.

I’m a hard worker, but feel like a useless failure. Don’t tell me to see a counselor, because there is no money to pay for it. If my car dies on me, I’ll be walking six miles to work.

At this time in my so-called life, I thought I’d be better off than I am. Please tell me what I can do. — End of the

Annie’s Mailbox

Marcy Sugar and Kathy Mitchell

anniesmailbox@comcast.net

Line Dear End: The quality of your life should not be based solely on your financial situation.

Can your husband help you pay off this debt?

Also try Debtors Anonymous. For a job, contact your local city hall or state government offices for help.

But also, please don’t disregard your depression. There is free and low-cost counseling available through your local county services,

‘Boston’ too serious to be entertaining It’s hard to fulfill your dreams when you can’t get out of your own way. The new documentary-style series “Breaking Boston” (9 p.m., A&E) follows four Boston women in their 20s whose checkered pasts, bad choices, deadbeat boyfriends and family pathologies stop them from bettering their lives through education and training.

There’s a reason viewers still like the 1988 Melanie Griffith movie “Working Girl” after a quarter of a century.

It’s a tale of a spunky w o m a n overcoming social snobbery and corporate hierarchy by means of gumption and innate smarts. But it’s still a romantic comedy, and Griffith’s character is, at least in part, “rescued” by her white knight (Harrison Ford) as she steps over the evil queen (Sigourney Weaver).

Unless you count executive producer Mark Wahlberg, there are no knights in “Breaking Boston.” Problems include needy mothers with passiveaggressive attitudes toward education and social advancement. At least two women are burdened by macho boyfriends who like to keep their women on “hold” while they consider their options. Another woman is a single mother with a seventh-grade education.

It’s hard not to root for these characters. But you have to wonder how many viewers will look upon “Breaking Boston” and its reality-soap opera take on these four strivers as “entertainment.” People enjoy reality comedies and soaps, from “Duck Dynasty” to “The Bachelor,” as a means of distraction from their workaday woes. For some, “Breaking Boston” may hit too close to home.

O Gordon Ramsay, he of harsh tongue and flame-thrower disposition, returns to host “Hell’s Kitchen” (7 p.m., Fox).

He quickly divides his willing worthies into male and female teams and asks them to prepare their signature dish. Winners get a dinner date with Ramsay, presumably on better behavior. Losers have to scrub up the mess the victors leave behind.

Tonight’s other highlights O A hidden stash of textbooks changes group dynamics on “Community” (7 p.m., NBC).

O Jasmine and Crosby clash over Aida on “Parenthood” (9 p.m., NBC).

O Fitz engages in the first presidential debate on “Scandal” (9 p.m., ABC).

BIRTHDAYS Actor William H. Macy is 64.

Comedian Robin Duke is 60. Actress Dana Delany is 58. Actress Tracy Wells is 43. Rapper-actor Common is 42. Actor Danny Masterson is 38. Actor Emile Hirsch is 29.

the YWCA, any medical school psychology department, United Way, and the Abraham Low Self-Help Systems.

Dear Annie: I’ve considered writing every time I read about someone who thinks their spouse is having an affair. Facebook and other social media have opened the door to secret connections, contact with old flames and private conversations with co-workers. I didn’t fully understand the issue until I found that my husband was communicating with various other women this way.

I never expected this.

We had been married 25 years. When someone gets caught communicating with another and protests that “nothing happened,” what they mean is that they aren’t yet sexually involved.

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS

For Thursday, March 13: This year you express more concern for the quality of your life.

If you are single, you could meet your sweetie at the cleaners, in a parking a lot or at the bus stop — you don’t need to join an online dating site. If you are attached, be willing to indulge each other.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult Aries (March 21-April 19) ++++ You might feel the need to loosen up a loved one who often gets uptight with you. Tonight: Be easygoing.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) ++++ You keep catering to a difficult person in your life. You might not be sure as to what else to do. Tonight: Go over the pros and cons.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) ++++ Understanding will evolve to a new level. You could be off base in your approach at the moment. Tonight: Nap first, play later.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) ++++ Your ability to get to the bottom of a problem will allow you a little more free time to relax.

Tonight: Treat a friend to some munchies and drinks.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) ++++ You will need all the patience you can get to move past a problem. Tonight: Express your ability to enjoy the moment.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

But a lot has happened.

It’s a betrayal.

A better definition of an affair is that it’s something that violates trust. My husband and I now work every day to keep those windows open only to each other. He finally understands that it’s not sex that makes the affair.

It’s taking your emotional passion and giving it to someone other than your spouse. — Trusting Again Dear Trusting: We agree that trust is the bottom line of any relationship, providing the security and confidence that allow it to survive for the long haul. We are glad that you and your husband managed to work on this together and repair your marriage. Thank you for offering both good counsel and hope for others.

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++ Know when to back off from a difficult situation. Tonight: Vanish quickly.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ++++ Listen to news, and be more forthright with friends and co-workers about a situation.

Tonight: The more people, the merrier.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ++++ You tend to change your mind about a situation so frequently that others could be left feeling rather confused. Tonight: In the limelight.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) +++++ Keep reaching out to someone who has more information than you do about a certain topic. Tonight: Let it all hang out.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ++++ A close associate might be putting his or her focus into making a decision about an important matter that concerns both of you. Tonight: Chat once more over dinner.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ++++ Defer to others and encourage them to express their thoughts and passions on a new level. Tonight: Accept an invitation.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) ++++ You could be seeing a situation differently now that you are in the midst of it. Tonight: Complete some errands first.

— The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment only.

UNIVERSAL CROSSWORD Universal Crossword Edited by Timothy E. Parker March 13, 2014

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Daylight-saving time occurs and suddenly, with the extended daylight, we embrace the grand illusion that we actually have more time in our day! It’s a funny little trick that swallows me up every single year (please tell me I’m not alone in this). As a result, stress levels rise a bit (since we’re over-committing ourselves and squeezing every minute of the daytime to put to good use), and before you know it, the frenzy of life has swept you away once again.

It’s in these heated moments that we ought to remind ourselves of the importance of self-care and scheduled “me time” (as they say). It’s remarkable what a bubble bath and a thick slathering of floral body cream before bed can do for your mind and body. With Bloom Bath and Body, 704 Massachusetts St., specializing in bath, body, bed and home, this boutique gently whispers “me time.”

I visited Bloom in hopes of finding a simple treat for my mother-in-law. There’s no shortage of options at Bloom: bubble bath, perfume, hand cream, mini jewelry dishes, pajamas and makeup bags, just to name a few.

It’s all ideal for gift-giving because of the small sizes of products and generally affordable price points.

What’s more, the vibrant colors and feminine designs of the packaging make for added excitement and appreciation. The Library of Flowers products, for example, are so beautifully decorated with floral designs, I would buy a few just to brighten up my bathroom.

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This type of gift can also serve as a reminder — a kind nudge, if you will — for someone who might be slightly stressed and frenzied. So enough with the grand illusion, let’s be real: it’s time to hit the pause button and embrace the almighty “me time.”

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t’s happened to everyone: You’re halfway through scrubbing your kitchen or about to do a quick spot cleanup and realize you’ve run out of whatever cleaning product you need to get the job done. Now you’ve got to make a special trip to the store.

Fret not: Your kitchen and bathroom are already full of items that can fill in and clean up most messy situations. Here are nine common household items that you can use in a pinch for cleaning products. MacGyver himself would be proud.

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Scour surfaces

What you can use: Salt How to use it: Sprinkle salt on a lemon, and the duo can effectively remove a stubborn coffee mug stain when rubbed on the surface.

Using salt alone on stained glassware provides the extra abrasion the surface needs for a deep cleaning, without scratching the surface.

Why it works: Because of its granular texture, salt makes for the perfect scrub for stains that won’t easily lift off without being as tough on items as a scouring pad. Pair with lemon or vinegar for an even more powerful scouring paste.

Other uses: 1) Absorb excess grease on cookware (excluding non-stick) by sprinkling salt in the pan. Dump out the salt before washing with dish soap. 2) Sprinkle salt on any oven spills to absorb the mess as soon as possible. Wait until completely cool before easily wiping it out with a damp washcloth or sponge.

Remove tarnish

What you can use: Ketchup How to use it: Squeeze ketchup onto a cloth and rub it onto copper and brass pots/ pans. Watch them go back to their normal color after just minutes.

Wash and rinse as normal.

Why it works: You guessed it: it’s the acid.

But this tomato-based sauce is not for cleaning, just cutting tarnish.

Following any kind of ketchup transformation, make sure to wash with soap and water.

Other uses: 1) Use a small dab of ketchup on a cloth to polish a scratch out of a DVD. Wipe extra residue clean. 2) Get skunk odors off anything, especially pets, by diluting ketchup with water and bathe your dog in the tomato sauce. The acidity in the vinegar makes for a better solution than plain old tomato juice.

Clean countertops

What you can use: Lemon How to use it: Cut lemon in half and dip cut side in baking soda. Rub on counter surfaces and wipe dry with wet sponge and dry. Counters are now clean and lemony fresh!

Why it works: The acid in lemons remove dirt, tough stains and even rust. You end up with a thrifty, all-natural cleaning product that leaves the home smelling fresh and inviting.

Other uses: 1) When doing laundry, add 1/2 cup lemon juice to the rinse cycle for a normal-size load to brighten whites. 2) Throw lemon rinds into sink’s garbage disposal and grind them to eliminate any odors.

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What you can use: Toothpaste How to use it: Put a little dab of toothpaste on an old toothbrush (not the one you currently use, but that should go without saying) and scrub the crevices of your favorite silver rings. Clean remaining residue with a damp cloth. Soak grungy silver jewelry in a tub of water and dissolved toothpaste.

Why it works: Toothpaste contains hydrated silica, which is an abrasive and stain remover.

Other uses: 1) Get the dirt and debris off your car’s headlights by applying a thin layer of toothpaste on the front and rubbing the entire surface clean.

Apply car wax to make the final results last longer. 2) Remove coffee table water rings by rubbing toothpaste into the wood and wiping clean with a damp cloth.

What you can use: Shaving cream How to use it: Lather the mirror with shaving cream the next time you take a shower and wipe clean with a towel. The mirror will be left streak-free, and won’t fog up for the next few weeks, making after-shower primping a whole lot easier.

Why it works: It creates a protective film over the glass that keeps it from fogging.

Other uses: 1) Spray onto squeaky hinges to resolve that noisy issue. 2) Remove carpet stains by blotting spot with a damp cloth first and then spraying a dollop of shaving cream and letting sit for 10 minutes. Rinse with cold water.

Clean the toilet bowl

What you can use: Gatorade How to use it: Pour about 2 cups of Gatorade into the toilet and let it sit for about two hours. Use a toilet brush to wipe the drink around the sides of the bowl and flush.

Why it works: Citric acid is a powerful cleaning agent.

Other uses: Drinking it during and after a long run. Note: Both Kool-Aid and Coca-Cola can also be used to clean the toilet, so if you don’t have any Gatorade on hand, try these other two remedies. Just leave in the toilet overnight and flush in the morning.

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Polish leather shoes

What you can use: Banana peel How to use it: First things first: eat the banana. No need to waste food in the process of cleaning. Rub the shoes with the inside of the peel. Buff with a soft cloth afterward. Who says banana peels have to be shoes’ biggest enemy?

Why it works: The potassium in bananas absorb into the leather and help diminish any scuff marks, which is why there is potassium in shoe polish.

Other uses: 1) Whiten teeth by rubbing the inside of the peel on your teeth for two minutes each time you brush. 2) Polish silver by using the same method for polishing leather.

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What you can use: Distilled white vinegar How to use it: Fill a spray bottle with equal parts water and vinegar to have the cleaning solution on hand whenever you might (unexpectedly) need it. Blot the stain on the carpet, then spray with cleaning solution. Repeat two steps until stain is completely removed. You can also pour vinegar directly on the stain and sprinkle baking soda on top to deodorize. Let it dry for a day and just sweep/vacuum the mess up. The stain is â&#x20AC;&#x153;magicallyâ&#x20AC;? lifted from the carpet.

Why it works: Vinegar is a natural deodorizer, but is also acidbased. The acidic vinegar breaks down grease, germs and bacteria that you find in common household messes.

Other uses: 1) Clean out the coffee maker by pouring equal parts water and vinegar into the water chamber and running the cycle through normally. Run several cycles of plain water following the vinegar cleanse. 2) For spotless glassware when hand-washing dishes, add 1 cup vinegar to the rinse water.

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Head into spring with layers

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ust because it still feels like winter outside doesn’t mean you can’t start breaking out the quintessential spring colors we all know and love.

I think we speak for everyone when we say it’s difficult to transition from winter clothes to light, airy spring clothes complete with vibrant colors and feminine prints.

My outfits tend to become stale and

neutral-toned cardigan. Then on top of that, I layered my yellow coat to stay warm.

Ankle boots are fine to wear now, but as it gets warmer you can swap them out for flats or sandals.

Elizabeth donned her Gap floral peplum top with a wool coat layered over it, and warmed her look up even more with a beanie.

Layering allows you to still incorporate those new spring pieces into your wardrobe without freezing when you step outside. predictable toward the end of winter until I decide to make that change and step into a refreshed spring look. Living around here doesn’t typically allow us to start wearing spring clothes as we head into March, but we have put together some looks that will allow you to ease your way in and still be appropriately dressed for the weather.

The keyword here is layering. Layering allows you to still incorporate those new spring pieces into your wardrobe without freezing when you step outside.

I recently bought this cute floral peplum tank top from Anthropologie on the Plaza in Kansas City, but I’m definitely not going to sport a tank outside when it’s still chilly. I paired the tank top with white skinny jeans and layered with a

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A few tips to keep in mind when sporting your spring prints and colors is to go for pieces in your closet that work well with the colors of the spring pieces. As you can see, we stuck with neutral-colored pieces like a camel wool coat, a cream-colored beanie and a sandy cardigan. All of these colors will allow your spring statement pieces to be front and center.

As the weather warms up, you can simply shed a layer and switch out the shoes.

— Emily and Elizabeth Kennedy are twin sisters and fashion bloggers who share a blog called Fashion Column Twins at fashioncolumntwins.com. Emily writes this column. They can be reached at fashioncolumnblog@gmail.com.

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LAYERED LOOKS. Elizabeth Kennedy, left, wears a top, beanie and jeans from Gap, coat from TJ Maxx and shoes from Forever 21; Emily Kennedy wears a top from Anthropologie, cardigan and jeans from PacSun, and ankle boots and coat from Target. Gradually incorporating spring looks into your winter outfit will help keep you appropriately dressed as the seasons change.

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Ed Demasio Asia Leeks Age: 18 Hometown: Wichita Occupation: I’m currently a student at KU. Dream job: To be a doctor and to be a neonatologist.

What were you doing when scouted? I just got out of class.

Describe your style: I’d say semicasual. I like to wear sweats a lot, but when I do dress up I usually like to wear Sperrys, a nice little scarf, sweater and just call it a day.

Fashion trends you love: I’m liking the boyfriend jeans, camo and a pair of Jordans.

Fashion trends you hate: I dislike guys in skinny jeans very much. It’s really annoying.

Fashion influences: Teyana Taylor, Beyoncé and Seventeen magazine.

What would you like to see more or less of in Lawrence? More sneaker stores! That would be awesome! I think I like everything in Lawrence, so nothing less.

Whom do people say you look like? Keke Palmer What type of music do you like? J. Cole and Drake.

Tell us a secret: I can’t think of one right now.

Clothing details: Sperry top siders, $80; Pink yoga pants, $25; Bon-Mar sweater, $20; Charlotte Russe scarf, $5

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Neal Barbour Age: 33 Hometown: Spokane, Wash.

Time in Lawrence: Three years Relationship status: Happily married!

Occupation: I’m an art teacher.

What were you doing when scouted? Just took my dog, Finch, for a walk.

Describe your style: Cultivated fashionable logger.

Fashion trends you love: I enjoy rugged leather boots that will last a lifetime, welltailored shirts with small collars and solid denim.

Fashion trends you hate: Loyalty to a brand to a fault and pajama pants in public.

What would you like to see more or less of in Lawrence? More rock and roll!

Nothing pops into my mind for “less of.”

Whom do people say you look like? That guy from “Catfish.” Lee? What’s his name?

What type of music do you unwind to? I would say deep, psychedelic, surf music.

Tell us a secret: I’m about to have a baby and it has shaken me to my core!

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GARDENVARIETY Keep your yard looking beautiful

Stan Ring

Time to plant potatoes

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t. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so we know it is time to get our seed potatoes in the ground. Actually any time from mid- to late-March is fine for potato planting.

Be sure to buy seed potatoes rather than using those bought for cooking.

Seed potatoes are certified disease-free and have plenty of starch to sprout as quickly as soil temperatures allow.

Most seed potatoes can be cut into four pieces, though large potatoes may yield more.

Each seed piece should be between 1.5 and 2 ounces to ensure there is enough energy for germination. Each pound of potatoes should yield eight to 10 seed pieces.

Cut the seed two to three days before planting so freshly cut surfaces have a chance to suberize, or toughen, and form a protective coating. Storing seeds in a warm location during this suberization will speed the process.

Plant each seed piece about 1 to 2 inches deep and 8 to 12 inches apart in rows. Though it is important to plant potatoes in March, emergence is slow. We are often into late April before new plants poke their way through the soil.

As the potatoes grow, pull soil up to the base of the plants. New potatoes are borne above the planted seed piece, and we don’t want sunlight hitting the new potatoes. Exposed potatoes will turn green and produce a foul, bitter-tasting poisonous substance called solanine. (The amount of solanine to make one sick is like 60 large potatoes in a single meal.) Keeping the potatoes covered will prevent this.

Harvest the potatoes when the vines are about half dead. Remove the excess vines and carefully dig the tubers.

Allow them to surface dry, out of the sun, for a day or more to prevent sun scalding and then store in a cold, dark

location (below 40 degrees is ideal).

Small-space gardeners need not lose hope. A method using a rather large pot and potting mix works quite well.

Place three to four suberized pieces in a 2-inch base layer of potting mix.

Cover this base layer with another inch or two of potting mix. When growth is 2 to 3 inches above the second soil layer cover again with 2 inches of mix (yes, leaves and all).

Continue covering the new growth until the pot is full, and then allow the potatoes to mature. At harvest, push the pot over and simply sort the mix, no digging required.

— Stan Ring is the Horticulture Program Assistant for K-State Research and Extension in Douglas County. Extension Master Gardeners can help with your gardening questions at 843-7058 or mastergardener@douglas-county.com.

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Step 1: Decide whether the blinds will be mounted on the inside or outside of the window frame. Inside mounted shades do not need to be mounted flush with the window frame. Brackets do need to be mounted securely, and the blinds should not interfere with the operation of the window.

Step 2: Pre-packaged blinds come in standard sizes that fit most window applications. Custom-sized blinds can be ordered for a premium price. Measure the window opening to determine the appropriate blind size. Consider trim width and height requirements when calculating minimum and maximum blind dimensions.

Step 3: Packaged blind sizes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Measurements on the package may refer to actual blind width and height or suggested window width and height.

A 1-inch difference in width translates into a half inch “play” on either side of the blind. Slightly larger or smaller blind measurements will typically work for most mounting applications.

Step 4: Small wood screws are usually included with standard mounting hardware. Drywall anchors, concrete screws or toggle bolts will be needed if shades are mounted into anything other than wood trim or studs.

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Use blue painters tape to mark the edge location of each end of the blind on the window frame or wall.

Step 8: Measure the distance of the mounting brackets from either edge of the window blind. Remove the brackets from the blind and mount the brackets accordingly. Use the edge markings on the window frame or wall to determine the correct mounting location. Make sure the brackets are equally spaced and level.

Step 9: Large window blinds may require an additional center support bracket as well.

Step 10: Follow the blind manufacturer’s instructions and mount the blinds onto the support brackets. Attach additional hardware and valances after making necessary adjustments.

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Better Health Improve Balance and Reduce Fall Risk Flamingos spend hours at a time standing on one very thin and delicate leg, preening their feathers or even sleeping. How long can you stand on one leg?

Give it a try, but be sure you have a firm surface in front of you in case you start to fall. Unless you have very good balance, you won’t last more than a few seconds, let alone the whole night.

Balance declines with advancing age – even though that’s a time when you need it most. Once your balance starts to decline, you’re at greater risk of falling. One in three seniors age 65 and over fall each year doing activities of daily living, often resulting in wrist or hip fractures that can affect lifestyle and independence. By improving your balance with muscle strengthening and re-training exercises, you can reduce your risk of falling by as much as 45 percent.

TEST YOUR BALANCE: The first step is to see how good your balance really is and the best way to do that is to act like a flamingo. Lift one foot off the ground and hold that pose. How long can you go?

Then try the other foot.

Now, try the same thing with your eyes closed. You will see quickly how much you depend on your eyes to maintain your equilibrium.

If you can go 15 seconds with your eyes closed, you have the balance of a 30 year old. Some loss of balance is expected, especially after age 60, but you can delay the process and reverse some of your loss.

STRENGTHEN YOUR CORE: Your core body muscles run the length of your trunk and torso. They help stabilize your spine and pelvis and give you a solid base of support for any physical activity. If your core is strong, you have better posture, you’re less likely to have back pain and you’re less likely to fall.

You can strengthen your core body muscles through pushups, squats, V-sits, planks, back bridges and hip lifts. When you do any of them, “abdominal bracing” is important. Imagine trying to pull your navel back in toward your spine. This brings the internal as well as external muscles into play.

TAKE A TAI CHI CLASS: Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that uses slow, steady movements of the head, eyes, body and limbs. It’s an ideal gentle

form of exercise for seniors and it’s been proven to improve balance.

Yoga, pilates and zumba also have their advocates, stressing physical movements that improve coordination and balance.

WORK ON BALANCE: You can work on improving your balance during times when you’re not exercising. Once again, pretend you are a flamingo.

Stand on one leg for as long as you can and as often as you can. Start with your legs slightly apart and your arms and shoulders relaxed. Lift one leg off the ground and try to maintain your balance that way for 30 seconds. Then try the other leg.

You can practice while brushing your teeth or waiting in line...as long as you don’t topple into the person ahead of you in line.

Once you become good at one leg standing, it’s time to make it more difficult by closing your eyes.

There are numerous variations on the one leg routine, all of which can improve overall balance: swing your arms while standing on one leg, do curls or pushbacks with hand weights, do the one-legged stand on a folded-up towel or a squishy surface.

Another good exercise is walking a line. Choose a straight line, such as along a floor tile, and walk along it one foot directly in front of the other. Walk about 10 feet forward, then backward along the same line.

Medication can cause balance issues and balance can also be affected by a number of disorders. The most common, and least serious, is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Small calcium particles become displaced and hit sensors in the inner ear, causing dizziness.

A stroke, Parkinson’s disease or even arthritis can also cause unsteadiness. Lightheadedness, a slightly different phenomenon, can be caused by a temporary drop in blood pressure that occurs when you rise from a seated or reclining position.

LMH Therapy Services offers a Vestibular Physical Therapy program to help people with dizziness or imbalance problems. For more information about this specialized program contact them at 785-505-2712.

For any of these problems, it’s important to see a doctor for advice and treatment. But act quickly.

Once you fall, it could be too late.

Stepping On: Building Confidence, Reducing Falls Friday, March 28-May 9, 9:30-11:30 am Douglas County Senior Center, 745 Vermont St. Learn more about preventing falls. Join LMH, The Lawrence -Douglas County Housing Authority and Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. for this sevenweek program. Participants will learn balance and strength exercises and develop knowledge and skills to prevent falls. Fee is $25.

To enroll, call Douglas County Senior Center at (785) 842-0543.