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Menard plant would create 100-plus jobs

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Meet Lawrence’s mad scientist of arts with visual and performing arts.

One of the people at the center of that revolution was Ric n the 1970s, Lawrence Averill, a founding member of played host to a type of cula local theater troupe called the tural renaissance, said Mary Seem-To-Be Players, Doveton Doveton, executive director for recalled.

Theatre Lawrence. In those days, “At the same time as the multiple local organizations Arts Center was forming, Ric were coming into their own and Please see ARTS, page 10A broadening the town’s horizons

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Richard Gwin/Journal-World Photo Ric Averill is director of performing arts at the Lawrence Arts Center.

Plan for VenturePark seeks tax abatement, $200,000 from county

By Nikki Wentling Twitter: @NikkiWentling

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday will officially receive Menard Inc.’s request for public incentives to construct a production plant and warehouse in the city and be asked to advance the request for further review.

The proposed project, which was announced last week by the Lawrence chamber of commerce, CITY would create more than 100 COMMISSION jobs and be the first development in Lawrence VenturePark, the business park near 23rd Street and O’Connell Road that was opened in October 2014.

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by Menard Inc., the company is seeking a Please see JOBS, page 7A

ELECTION 2016

Kan. delegates prized in parties’ primary battles

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Christmas comes early at Liberty Hall Christmas trees filled with lights and ornaments, top, fill up Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., Sunday afternoon as Lawrence resident Nilou Vakil puts the finishing touches on Hillcrest Elementary School's "Where the World Goes to School"themed tree in preparation for the annual Festival of

By Peter Hancock Twitter: @LJWpqhancock

Topeka — With fewer than 100 days before Republicans and Democrats in Kansas go to their caucuses to select their presidential candidates, Kansas GOP executive director Clay Barker says he’s already noticing LEGISLATURE something unusual.

“They’re fighting over every delegate,” Barker said.

Based on phone calls and emails from presidential campaign officials, Barker said, “They’re working under the assumption

Trees. The finished trees for the fundraiser, which benefits The Shelter Inc., will go on display starting today, viewable to the public from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. today and Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. An auction for the decorated trees will then take place starting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

RIGHT: Lawrence resident Libby Grady works on a Christmas tree topper in preparation for the festival.

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Ralph Ross ERwin

Martin Hooper Henry “Mutt”

92, died 11/28/15. Service 10 am 12/1/15 at Quisenberry Funeral Home, Tonganoxie with visitation one hour before. www.quisenberryfh.com for full obituary.

Services for Martin Henry will be held at 2 p.m.

Wed., Dec. 9, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church. For more information go to warrenmcelwain.com.

KirK Wayne Hinnergardt Memorial service for Kirk Hinnergardt, 54, Pamona, KS are pending and will be announced by WarrenMcElwain Mortuary. He died November 27, 2015.

John “Buck” newsom John “Buck” Newsom, beloved husband, father and grandfather died Thursday, November 26, 2015, at the age of 96.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30pm, Friday, December 4th at Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS. A Celebration of Life will follow at Lawrence Country Club.

Buck was born in Durham, NC, the son of Gene and Annie Laurie Newsom. He attended Duke University for one year and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in February 1941. Upon graduation, he reported to the USS Hopkins as Chief Engineer and Gunnery Officer.

The Hopkins entered Pearl Harbor on December 9th, 1941, took over the anti-submarine patrol and sank a Japanese submarine. The Hopkins participated in the Guadalcanal and Munda campaigns, receiving three battle stars and the Navy Unit Citation.

The Hopkins survived the Battle of Savo Island, the worst sea battle defeat the U.S. Navy ever suffered.

Buck went through lighter-than-air training (blimp pilot training) at Lakehurst, NJ and Moffett Field, CA. He returned to sea on the USS California participating in the Okinawa Third Fleet operation campaigns. As part of the invasion fleet of Japan, the California was the first American ship in the Kobe/Osaka area. Buck served on the inspection team of the Japanese vessels. After assisting in placing the California in the reserve fleet, Buck then spent six months on the USS Saint Paul in China.

He returned to aviation on the staff of Naval Operations and was Commanding Officer of the squadron ZP-2 in Brunswick, GA. He had additional flight training at Pensacola, FL, Hutchison, KS and Olathe, KS. Buck flew sea planes and carrierbased S2Fs. After a tour as Plans Officer on the staff of Commander Fleet Air Wings, Atlantic, he was assigned as Commanding Officer, Naval ROTC Unit and Professor of Naval Science at the University of Kansas.

Buck ended his Navy career as Fleet Personnel Officer, Pacific Fleet in Hawaii. After assisting in setting up the Navy Support Unit in Saigon, he retired in September 1964 as a Captain in the U.S. Navy.

After retiring, Buck returned to Lawrence to work for Centron Productions for 20 years, followed by a five year association with Corporate Productions, Toluca Lake, CA. Buck was a member of Rotary International beginning in 1948. He was District Governor of District 5710 and a Paul Harris Fellow. He served as the first chairman, Board of Governors, for the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association, Chairman of the United Way Fund, member of the Lawrence/Douglas County Planning Commission, a Big Brother for three young boys and served on

the Board of Directors of Big Brothers.

He served on the Board of Directors of the Lawrence Public Library, Douglas County Science Fair, The Villages, Lawrence Country Club, Honolulu Cub Scout Committee and the Council of International Non-Theatrical Events, Washington, DC. Buck was a Red Cross Blood Donor for 25 years, donating 90 pints of blood. He served as Treasurer of the Military Officers of America for 12 years, delivered meals for the Senior Center for 25 years until the age of 94. He was a docent for the Chamber of Commerce of Lawrence, giving tours of Lawrence for 18 years and worked at the Visitor’s Center for 15 years.

During his years at Centron, he was a member of the Army-Navy Club in Washington, the International Quorum of Film/Video Producers and the International Association of Business Communicators.

Buck was a Life Member of the Naval Academy Association, the Douglas County Historical Association and the Naval Museum Foundation.

He was also a member of the Duke University Alumni Association, the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation (Charter Member), the KU Retirees Club, New Generation Society of Lawrence, The Pacific Aviation Museum (Founding Member) and the American Philatelic Society.

He enjoyed golf, the beaches of Florida, collecting stamps, carved wooden Santas, decanters, pipes and coins.

He especially enjoyed public speaking, giving five to seven speeches per year for 20 years to service clubs, military groups, social clubs, student and Veteran groups.

He spoke at the Dole Institute for Politics 11 times in eight years.

Buck is proceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. One brother, Ned Newsom, Durham, NC survives.

Surviving Buck is his wife, Faye.

They were married for 69 years.

Also surviving are daughter Jennifer Rogozinski and husband Peter, son John “Bo” Newsom, Jr., daughter Betty Amyx and husband Ron, granddaughters Kaitlin Witthaus and husband Chris, Hayley Morris and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Visiting Nurses and may be sent in care of WarrenMcElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www. warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.

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Season a skillet From searing a steak to making upside down cake, there is no substitute for a cast-iron skillet. Seasoning and maintaining a cast-iron skillet is easier than you think.

Step 1: Seasoning a cast-iron skillet has nothing to do with salt and pepper and everything to do with sealing and protecting the iron with a layer of baked on oil. New cast-iron skillets are typically pre-seasoned. To use a new skillet, wash it with warm water and dry it completely with a soft towel. Rub a small amount of vegetable oil onto the skillet and it is ready to use.

Step 2: Season an old skillet by first washing it with a scrub brush and warm soapy water.

Soap should not be used on cast iron, unless the skillet is about to be reseasoned.

Step 3: Once the old skillet is clean, rinse the skillet with water and towel it dry.

Step 4: Use a soft cloth to apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the skillet.

Step 5: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees and place the skillet upside down on the top oven rack. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on the rack below the skillet to catch any drips.

Step 6: Bake the skillet for one hour. Turn off the oven and let the skillet cool completely.

When seasoned properly, the skillet should be smooth and shiny.

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Linda Cottin Step 7: The best way to maintain a skillet is to use it often. Rinse and wipe it clean after each use. Coat the skillet with a very thin layer of oil and store in a dry space.

Step 8: There is no need to use soap to keep the skillet clean. Castiron skillets heat to 400 degrees in 4 minutes.

Bacteria are killed at 212 degrees.

Step 9: Avoid soaking cast-iron skillets in water. Clean away stuck-on food or remove greasy residue by rubbing the skillet with a paste made of salt and water.

Step 10: Eggs and sugary foods tend to stick to even wellseasoned skillets. Use a little extra oil when cooking these types of food. If other foods begin to stick to the skillet, it is time to re-season it.

Step 11: Protect castiron cookware from dust accumulation by placing a sheet of paper towel atop the cooking surface when not in use.

— Have a home improvement question for the Fix-It Chick? Email it to Linda Cottin at features@ljworld.com.

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Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 9-10 a.m., Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle.

Festival of Trees viewing hours, 10 a.m.8:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.; $3 donation suggested for adults and children 12 and up.

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 10:3011:30 a.m., Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Drive.

Lecture: “Strategic Leadership at KU’s Office of Multicultural Affairs,” 11 a.m., Kansas Room, Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 1-2 p.m., Vermont Towers, 1101 Vermont St. Adornment Holiday Art Sale and Show, 1-5 p.m., Van Go Arts, 715 New Jersey St. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), 5:30 p.m., 2712 Pebble Lane. 8421516 for info.

Auditions: “Girls’ Weekend”: A new comedy, 7 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive.

Genaro Mendez with Robert Hiller, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive. Free.

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Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 a.m., Community Building, 115 W. 11th St. (11th and Vermont streets.)

Festival of Trees viewing hours, 10 a.m.8:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.; $3 donation suggested for adults and children 12 and up.

Find more information about these events, and more event listings, at ljworld.com/events.

ON THE RECORD Marriages William Keen, 30, Lawrence, and Ashley Rice, 28, Harrisonville, Mo. Morgan A. Boyd, 20, Eudora, and Joshua Kohle Hodges, 22, Lawrence.

Timothy Lee Defrees, 25, Topeka, and Ashley Shadell Morrow, 25, Topeka.

Megan Alyse Young, 26, Lawrence, and Alan Javone-Caldwell Jones, 26, Lawrence.

Debora S. Filkins, 51, Lawrence, and Dale H. Brueggeman, 60, Lawrence.

Jesus Mario GarciaHolguin, 28, Lawrence, and Kelsey Lee Marvin, 27, Lawrence.

Gilbert Arredondo, 52, Topeka, and Patricia Annette Arredondo, 55, Topeka.

Jacob Mcknight, 29, Lawrence, and Caitlin Mcgonigal, 19, Lawrence.

Steven Clark Robson, 55, Lawrence, and Stephanie Renee Lantz, 27, Lawrence.

Jan Eric Howell, 51, Lawrence, and Randy Lee Flower, 50, Lawrence.

Bankruptcies Mechelle Lynne Thomas, 1139 Pine St., Eudora.

Daniel Bruce Blackwell and Bobbi Jo Blackwell, P.O. Box 3095, Lawrence.

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Questions of skydiving return to city

By Nikki Wentling Twitter: @nikkiwentling

The question of whether Lawrence should allow skydiving at its municipal airport has recently re-emerged at City Hall.

Six requests from different individuals have been made this year to use the cityowned Lawrence Municipal Airport as a skydiving drop zone, said Public Works Director Chuck Soules. But there are safety concerns, he said, and no decision on allowing the activity has been made.

The issue was brought up publicly at the Lawrence City Commission’s Nov. 10 meeting, when Commissioner Matthew Herbert asked that the city submit a request for a safety study with the Federal Aviation Richard Gwin/Journal-World File Photo

DR. BRIAN RUSSELL IS A PSYCHOLOGIST AND LAWYER IN LAWRENCE who also hosts a television show on Investigation Discovery network called “Fatal Vows.” He recently published his first book, entitled “Stop Moaning, Start Owning.”

Local’s book criticizes Douglas County courts

By Caitlin Doornbos Twitter: @CaitlinDoornbos

Brian Russell analyzes some of the most headlinedominating crimes across the country on national news networks like Fox News and HLN, but in his recently released book, the Lawrence resident says society can learn a lot about personal responsibility — and the lack thereof — from Douglas County cases.

Russell, a licensed psychologist and attorney with a host of credentials including lecturer at Kansas University and co-host of

Investigation Discovery’s “Fatal Vows,” last month added a new title: author. In his first book, “Stop Moaning, Start Owning,” Russell describes “how entitlement is ruining America and how personal responsibility can fix it.”

The book is getting some national publicity — it was featured on Fox News’ “The O’Reilly Factor” — and a few Douglas County cases are highlighted in the book as examples of where the justice system has gone wrong.

Much of the book depicts how Russell believes

“narcissistic entitlement” is the root of many problems, including crime.

Russell said narcissistic entitlement is an “excessive focus on the self and an inflated view of what one deserves in life,” and he said he sees it in the Lawrence community.

“That translates to entitlement when one is owed something without obligation or reciprocity,” Russell said. “Narcissistic entitlement is at the core of any crimes covered (in the Journal-World).”

Russell analyzes two recent Lawrence crimes in

“Stop Moaning, Start Owning.” In each, he criticized Douglas County District Court officials for doling out what he believes are “soft” responses to crime.

Russell writes in his book about his “Silver Rule,” which says “you don’t get people to do more of the right thing by making it easier for them to do the wrong thing.”

Russell said if more leaders followed the Silver Rule and strengthened punishments, crime rates would drop.

Please see BOOK, page 6A

Please see SKYDIVE, page 6A

Group hopes to register hundreds of Lawrence high schoolers to vote

By Rochelle Valverde Twitter: @RochelleVerde

By the end of this week, the Lawrence League of Women Voters hopes to have hundreds of Lawrence high school seniors registered to vote.

“They can’t vote unless they are registered, and some young people might say, ‘I’ll get around to that,’ and realize at election time it’s too late,” said Cille King, league vice president.

Members of the league visited Free State High School last week and collected voter registration applications from 190 students.

Please see VOTE, page 6A

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Douglas County Toys for Tots needs volunteers, especially those who are bilingual, to help with the Christmas Toy Shop at the former Borders Bookstore Building, 700 New Hampshire St., in December. Toy Shop dates are Dec. 10-12, Dec. 15-19 and Dec. 22-24.

Please call Mary Jones for more information.

reducing waste from discarded food. Just Food needs volunteers to assist in their front office.

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Serve dinner The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to set up, prepare, serve, and clean up for the Salvation Army community holiday dinner Wednesday.

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End-of-life care Evergreen Hospice provides meaningful and rewarding end-of-life care for both patients and their caregivers residing in Douglas and Johnson counties. Volunteers are needed to fill a variety of roles and provide many types of services. Areas of service include friendly visits, direct patient care, transportation, bereavement, administrative tasks and respite care.

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of the numbers we give, trying to let them know their voices aren’t being heard, their voices aren’t being taken into account because their age group isn’t voting in greater numbers,” King said.

In every presidential election since 1964, voters between the ages of 18 and 24 have consistently voted at lower rates than all other age groups, according to a report by the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2012, 38 percent of those between the ages of 18 and 24 voted in the presidential election and about half as many voted in the 2014 midterm elections.

The league is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, according to its website.

Members can help register anyone who will be 18 by November, which qualifies practically all Lawrence high school seniors, King said.

“We register anybody who is eligible and wants to register,” she said.

This is the second year the league has visited senior high school government classes, but this year members will speak with more than twice as many students. Last year, the

group registered about 80 students at Free State and 50 at Lawrence High, King said.

“More teachers are letting us into the classroom this year, which is good,” she said, noting that in previous years they set up a table during students’ lunch period.

At Free State last week, league members arranged classroom visits with five teachers, amounting to 13 classes. The members will visit Lawrence High on Tuesday and Friday of this week and currently have three teachers and seven classes scheduled, but King said members are hoping

to add to that number.

King said league members collect registrations as well as the proof of citizenship that is now required. The members can stop by classes for either a half or full period, providing more information about voting history and issues, depending on the time allotted.

“We figure our first responsibility is to get as many people as possible registered and get them informed on candidates and issues so they are informed voters,” she said.

“Because we want every citizen voting who is an eligible voter.”

King thinks the increased participation of teachers this year may be related to the upcoming presidential election, though she said she hopes students will vote in more than just that election.

“We hope people aren’t just voting for the president — there are a dozen offices we’ll be voting on next year,” she said, noting elections for U.S. representatives, the county clerk, board of education and others. “And any other issues that come up.”

sentenced Hanratanagorn to three years of probation because she said it was “apparent this crime occurred because of (his) addiction” and “treatment is available in the community” — something Russell said he would not do.

“The burglary’s not as bad if the burglar’s addicted to whatever he stole?”

Russell wrote in his book.

“No, Judge, this crime did not happen because of the defendant’s ‘addiction.’”

Russell wrote that he would have sentenced Hanratanagorn to “at least 36 months in prison,” because he said “nobody, no matter how badly they want something to make them feel good, is forced to commit a crime to get it.” “(Otherwise,) we’d have to let people who say they’re addicted to sex

get by with rape,” Russell argued in the book. “The judge seems to have been more concerned about the defendant than about the rest of us in the community whom the defendant might harm next time…”

Judicial ethics generally do not allow judges to publicly respond to criticisms related to how they have presided over cases or sentences they have issued.

Incidentally, Hanratanagorn has not committed another offense since his probation, according to Douglas County District Court records. According to the Kansas Department of Corrections, he is under “intensive supervision.”

Russell wrote in “Stop Moaning, Start Owning” that the idea of narcissistic entitlement also came into play with the case of

Isaac Taylor, a transient man accused of stabbing a 17-year-old Lawrence boy in the back of the neck outside Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe, 818 Massachusetts St. Taylor allegedly did so after the victim gave money to one transient man, but not to Taylor.

“It is narcissistic entitlement when a person knows what they’re doing is against the law and does it anyway,” Russell said.

“It’s when a person felt entitled to have that thing that didn’t belong to them or hurt another person and didn’t give a darn.”

Douglas County prosecutors charged Taylor, who has at least four previous battery convictions, with aggravated battery, and Douglas County Judge Pro Tem James George set Taylor’s bond at $15,000.

Russell said he thinks prosecutors should have charged Taylor with attempted first- or seconddegree murder, and criticized George for setting what Russell believes to be a low bond.

“How much are these people caring about the innocent rest of us?” Russell said. “It’s always concerning when you see any community not doing enough to protect people from criminals.”

Taylor has not posted bail since his arrest in June, and his jury trial is set to begin in January.

To correct the “moaning,” Russell said, individuals must start “owning” by accepting responsibility for their actions, apologizing and making amends.

Then, they must “accept obligation to behave

constructively,” temper down the narcissism and “become part of something larger than one’s self.”

For the individual, Russell said “owning” makes a person “far more likely” to have successful relationships, prosper financially and be happy. Then, when you have a group of people owning, communities will be “more likely to follow the law.”

Russell has spent the past few weeks promoting his book on HLN’s “Dr. Drew On Call” and on Fox News. “Stop Moaning, Start Owning” is available online and in bookstores, including The Raven Book Store, Hastings, Signs of Life and the KU Bookstore.

brought up at the December meeting of the city’s Aviation Advisory board, he said.

“The commission asked us to talk to the FAA about a safety study,” he said.

“We’re in the process of determining what we need to do to get that done.”

One local skydiving operator contends the city is wrongly delaying in responding to the requests.

An FAA circular sent via email by Cory states that sport parachuting (informally, “skydiving”) is an FAA-recognized aeronautical activity. As such, federal regulations require that airports receiving FAA funding must accommodate the activity unless the FAA determines that compatibility issues prohibit it.

According to an FAA listing, the Lawrence Municipal Airport in fiscal 2014 was awarded about $345,000 in federal grants through the airport improvement program.

Lawrence Municipal Airport was granted about $2.1 million through the same FAA program this year.

“We must have airport management’s permission prior to landing on

an airport,” said skydiving operator and Lawrence resident William McCauley. “Basically, it just comes down to they continue to refuse.”

the operations.”

In 2011, McCauley filed a complaint against the city with the FAA for denying his requests to have a drop zone there.

A Journal-World article from the time says the city argued the airport was too small and that any place a parachutist landed would be near a runway.

Soules said the city responded to the FAA at the time, and that he assumed the complaint had been resolved. McCauley said it “hasn’t gone anywhere.”

“It’s expensive to fight City Hall,” he said.

In the time since, Soules said, there has been “essentially no progress on allowing skydiving operations.”

group of friends regularly fly past Lawrence on the way to other drop zones in the Midwest, and they sought to use the airport because of its location and convenience.

He said he received a reply from the city about three months after he submitted his first request.

The reply contained the letter from Soules to the FAA asking for a study.

Fortier said the letter detailed the city’s concerns that skydiving operations would delay the emergency response time of Life Star of Kansas.

Fortier, who has worked with a half dozen other municipal airports, said he has “not heard that particular concern” from other cities.

“It’s just foot-dragging,” Fortier said. “It’s been a little bit of an exercise in frustration. If it wasn’t for the foot-dragging, and if they’d been reasonable in talking to me, I would have dropped the whole thing… I’ve flown right over Lawrence, and I’ll refuel at other airports on purpose because I won’t spend money where I’m not welcome.”

McCauley guessed

some of the other five requests had been made because of the airport’s proximity to a new indoor skydiving center, iFLY Kansas City, that’s under construction in Overland Park.

The airport, located north of Lawrence, is an uncontrolled airfield with approximately 100 daily flight operations, according to the city’s website.

“The Lawrence Municipal Airport is used for so little,” Herbert said in an interview last week.

“We’ve got people here who want to do this. For years now, we’ve not been telling them no and not been telling them yes.

“What I care about is we finally tell him (McCauley) an answer. The way it’s been handled, it is very dragged out.”

Mayor Mike Amyx said at the meeting that the issue needed to soon be brought before the City Commission.

“We need to get this on the agenda and make a decision one way or another,” he said.

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Visits to Lawrence High are scheduled for this week.

While at the high schools, league members help students through the registration process and provide information and answer questions on voting, King said. For instance, she said, only about half of those ages 18 to 24 are registered to vote, and smaller percentages actually do so.

“So (these are) some

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“Culture now does a lot to foster entitlement,” Russell said. “Catch-and-release justice is not compassionate to victims … When it comes to deterring and preventing crime, we have to try something old: personal responsibility.”

For example, Russell tells the story in his book of Suwamet Hanratanagorn, who was found guilty last year of aggravated burglary after crawling into the ceiling of the Dillons at 1015 W. 23rd St., dropping down into the store’s pharmacy and attempting to steal prescription medication. Douglas County District Judge Peggy Kittel

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Administration.

Elizabeth Isham Cory, a public affairs official with the FAA, said via email that a change such as the addition of skydiving operations would require an airport to notify the FAA. FAA officials would then work with the airport to make sure it meets safety requirements, Cory said.

Herbert said at the Nov. 10 meeting that he had received a copy of a letter sent in July from Soules to the FAA, letting officials know of the requests. It stated that the city had safety concerns, Herbert said.

“I’m just wanting to make sure we have formally requested a safety study,” Herbert said.

“The letter indicates we have safety concerns. I was just wanting to make sure we’re presenting this in a fair light so we can get a fair judgment.”

Soules said last week that he wasn’t sure when a decision would be made.

The issue would likely be

Past requests McCauley, who spoke briefly at the Nov. 10 meeting, said he submitted his most recent request to use the airport for skydiving in April 2014.

Prior to that, he presented a proposal in 2009 for a business, The Kansas Skydive Center, which was intended to allow people to go into a downtown storefront and then get shuttled to the airport for a jump.

The proposal was nixed at the May 2009 Aviation Advisory Board meeting.

According to minutes from the meeting, eight members of the public spoke against the plan and one person was neutral to it. The board voted 7-0 to disapprove it.

Soules said it was denied because of “lack of information.”

“We couldn’t figure out what his business plan was,” he said. “We had some concerns about safety — safety of

‘Foot-dragging’ The issue resurfaced when Soules told the Aviation Advisory Board in August that there had recently been six requests for skydiving.

One of those requests was made almost a year ago by Paul Fortier, a skydiving hobbyist from Omaha, Neb. Fortier said he and a

Wichita (ap) — Kansas law enforcement agencies say they are having a hard time filling hundreds of open positions, largely because of negative publicity and low starting pay.

The Kansas Highway Patrol alone has more than 100 open jobs to fill, yet there are only 19 cadets in the patrol academy class now underway in Salina.

Increased public scrutiny of law enforcement after several high-profile incidents, paired with pay starting in the $20,000 neighborhood for new officers in the Wichita area, have young people looking elsewhere for more lucrative careers, The Wichita Eagle reported.

“It has an impact on your 19-, 20-, 21- and 22-yearolds that maybe at some point were looking to get into law enforcement and over the last couple of years, they’ve seen the negativity,” said Capt. Brent Allred of the Wichita Police Department.

“Maybe they’ve changed their mind now: ‘Why would I want to be a law enforcement officer with all that stuff going on?’” he said.

Graduating college students are looking for jobs that pay enough to allow them to repay their debt, Allred said. Law enforcement doesn’t necessarily do that.

Law enforcement recruiters are struggling to connect with younger people coming out of high school and college, said Crawford County Sheriff Dan Peak.

The Wichita Police Department has more than 50 openings for officers, while the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office in Topeka has 34 open positions for deputies.

“I’ve had two slots open for the last four months,” said Randy Rogers, sheriff of Coffey County. “That’s tough for a rural sheriff when you’re sitting here with a 14-man department.”

— K-12 education reporter Rochelle Valverde can be reached at 832-6314 or rvalverde@ljworld.com.

– Public safety reporter Caitlin Doornbos can be reached at 832-7146 or cvdoornbos@ljworld.com.

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

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here are some things that never change in Downtown Lawrence — both Santa and my F-150 getting stuck on the roof of Weaver’s are a couple of items that come to mind. (Hey, sometimes you have to get creative when parking downtown.)

But for the most part, downtown is full of change, particularly at the end of the year as many business leases expire. This year is no different, and here’s a look at some of the changes already starting to surface: l M. Street Interiors will be leaving its downtown location of 825 Massachusetts St. at the end of January.

The business, which sells furniture and home accessories and offers interior design services, will be moving into a vacant space at Sixth and Wakarusa in west Lawrence.

The business will continue to be called M. Street Interiors, despite it no longer being on Massachusetts.

(It will be near Wakarusa, though, and the female owners of the establishment could easily blame a man for hanging the W upside down, and many people would believe it.)

“We really wanted a space where we could get everything on one floor,”

“I hate the idea of leaving downtown, but it is just not the right spot for us anymore,” said Natashia England, lead designer for the store.

Steinman said she thinks retailers that don’t cater to college students are having a harder time in Downtown Lawrence. With the pending opening of the South clawhorn@ljworld.com Lawrence Trafficway — the west side of the Bob Billings said owner Donna Steininterchange opens next man, noting the current month and the full bypass store has merchandise on is scheduled to open late multiple levels. “And parknext year — she thinks west ing spaces for us will be Lawrence retail areas are great.” going to become a more The new location will viable option for businesses have about 5,700 square feet like hers that attract Kansas of space, all on one level.

City and Topeka shoppers.

The new location will M. Street’s current locabe in a portion of the space tion, which is next door to that used to house Googols The Phoenix Gallery, is curof Fun at the shopping cen- rently for lease. No word ter on the southwest corner yet on possible tenants to of Sixth and Wakarusa. take the sizable space. l The downtown shoe For those of you who are only able to take directions retailer Foxtrot, 823 Mass., is set to close by the end in Lawrence via bars and restaurants, it is in the same of January. Store owner shopping center as Six Mile Caroline Mathias told me her five-year lease on the Chop House, Salty Iguana storefront is set to expire, and others. and she wasn’t ready to sign Renovation work is una new lease. derway on the space. Stein“But it has been a great man hopes to be open in the experience, for sure,” Mathnew location by early 2016.

The shop has been in down- ias said.

Mathias said she doesn’t town Lawrence for five have any plans to reyears, and there are mixed open the store in another emotions about leaving.

location. She said she’s still considering her options for the future.

On the subject of downtown retailing and its current health, Mathias said she hadn’t drawn any firm conclusions from her experience.

“I know for me what was helpful was always focusing on carrying unique items that you couldn’t find in the big box stores,” Mathias said.

Mathias said the store plans to start placing items on sale in December, and the store will close before the end of January, if inventory levels become depleted. l Somehow, I think a dentist is to blame for this next one: It sure appears Mass Street Sweet Shop has closed. The business at 727 Mass. has its windows covered, the door is locked, and no one answers the phone. Granted, that is exactly what I do when I find myself alone in a room full of candy, but I think in this case it is a sign the business has shut its doors. The business carried a variety of hard candies, chocolates, ice cream and other novelties. The business, according to an old article of ours, opened in late 2012.

No word yet on what may occupy the space.

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in the 2016 elections, officials from both parties say.

Kansas Democratic Party operative Abbie Hodgson, who is recruiting candidates to run for the House, said there is also growing interest in state legislative races, where Democrats and moderate Republicans are hoping to gain back at least some ground after a steady series of losses in recent elections.

“I would say it’s going really fantastic,” she said of her party’s efforts to recruit candidates.

“Coming out of the session we just had, I would have thought we’d have trouble recruiting, but it’s been the exact opposite. There’s been a large number of people that have announced or have said they’re planning to announce in the last month.”

In 2006, Democrats held 48 seats in the House, a sizable minority in the 125-seat chamber. But the Republican caucus was sharply divided then, and by forming a coalition with moderate Republicans,

they were able to form a working majority that could out-flank conservatives on key issues, namely school finance.

That, however, is no longer the case. Today, Democrats are down to just 32 seats, and conservative Republicans have consolidated their power, making it next to impossible for them to influence legislation, even when they team up with moderate Republicans.

The same is true in the Senate, where Democrats have seen their numbers dwindle to just eight seats in the 40-seat chamber, and conservatives have consolidated power much as they did in the House.

But there is a downside for Republicans in that equation heading into the 2016 elections.

Barker himself conceded Democrats are now confined to relatively “safe” Democratic districts, mainly in the urban cores around Kansas City, Topeka and Wichita, and the university towns of Lawrence and Manhattan.

That means there are

few places left where the GOP can make gains, and lots of places where they now have to play defense.

So far, according to the Kansas Secretary of State’s website, 47 candidates have filed to run for the 165 seats in the Kansas Legislature, a sizable number considering candidates traditionally wait until the legislative session has begun, or nearly ended, before officially filing.

The majority of those filing, 25 of them, are Republican incumbents, many of whom already have or are expecting challengers next year, either in the general election or the GOP primaries.

Meanwhile, five Democrats — two in the Senate and three in the House — have already filed to challenge sitting Republicans. And there are more Democrats, such as Kansas Association of School Boards President Don Shimkus, of Oxford, a Senate candidate, who have announced plans to run but haven’t yet officially filed.

State Board of Education Meanwhile, one of the lower-profile races already grabbing some attention is in the Kansas State Board of Education’s 4th District, which includes Lawrence.

There, two-term incumbent Carolyn Campbell, D-Topeka, recently ran unsuccessfully for appointment to a vacant seat in the Kansas House.

In an election in which only six people voted, Democratic precinct committee members from the 58th House District chose Rev. Ben Scott over Campbell to replace Rep. Harold Lane, who resigned.

Campbell had reportedly told other Democrats that she did not intend to seek a third term on the state board. Some Democrats have speculated that Campbell may file to seek a full term in

meaning commissioners may not discuss it before taking a vote.

Mayor Mike Amyx and Commissioner Leslie Soden told the JournalWorld last week they were viewing the incentives package favorably. Both noted the number of fulltime jobs the development would bring.

A breakdown of what those jobs would be is included in Menard Inc.’s application. According to that document, 65 people would be hired for production at a starting hourly wage of $13.88. Ten would be hired as supervisors at $15.17 per hour, and 10 assistant plant managers would earn $16.71 per hour.

The remaining jobs include site manager, human resources coordinator, plant managers, controllers, manager trainees and

maintenance workers.

The lowest hourly wage is $13.84. All of the positions meet the city’s living wage standards, which currently stand at $12.56 per hour with benefits.

All employees would be offered benefits, including health and dental insurance and profit sharing.

Menard Inc. would contract with local third-party companies for security and trucking services, creating 10 to 15 jobs in addition to the 100.

The site at VenturePark would include spaces to build exterior stone products and roof trusses. Plans also call for a distribution building and the rehabilitation of a rail spur through the park, which would be available for other companies that may build in VenturePark in the future.

About 60 acres would be

developed, and 20 would be set aside for future expansion. The rest of the 90-acre site would be used as buffer space, for landscaping and for storm water collection.

The plant would serve Menards stores throughout Kansas and western Missouri.

In a letter to the city from Menard Inc., real estate representative Scott Nuttelman said public assistance is “vital” to the company’s investment in the city.

Besides the city’s incentives package, Menard Inc. is also asking Douglas County for a $200,000 grant to be paid over 10 years.

In the letter, Nuttelman writes that the cost versus benefit of building a production plant in Lawrence is “particularly challenging” because the number and density of stores the Lawrence plant would serve is lower than for other

facilities the company has developed in the past.

He continued on to say an existing facility in Omaha, Neb., or an underconstruction facility in St. Louis, could be used to supply the Kansas and western Missouri stores.

“Public assistance with the cost of the project is required to provide a positive rate of return on the large up-front investment involved in developing a project of this magnitude,” the letter states.

For the plant to be fully operational by the end of 2017 as planned, all design and permitting would need to be completed this spring, according to the letter. Menard Inc. wants to start construction in summer 2016.

If the City Commission on Tuesday advances the request, it would be the first step toward approval.

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that no one will have a majority of delegates going into the convention.

They call and go down our rules very carefully.

They even ask who the county chairs are.”

As of mid-November, according to national polls, Donald Trump remained the frontrunner among a crowded field of GOP candidates.

But those polls consistently show him with support from less than one-third of the Republican base, indicating that as of now, barely two months from the Iowa caucuses, no GOP candidate is close to being in a position to secure the nomination.

Legislative races The possibility that Republicans could hold the first brokered convention of any major party since the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago is just one of the factors sparking heightened interest

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50 percent, 10-year tax abatement. It’s also requesting a grant from the city of $549,350 that would be paid over a period of 10 years.

Lastly, it’s asking the city hand over ownership of a warehouse building on site at no cost.

The incentives are estimated to offset costs of the $25 million project by about $2.3 million.

Commissioners on Tuesday will be asked to advance the request to city staff and the Public Incentives Review Committee.

They will also set a public hearing for the request. A tentative date for the hearing is Jan. 5.

The item is on the commission’s consent agenda,

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Topeka (ap) — A Kansas sperm donor’s battle to avoid being declared the legal father of a same-sex couple’s child has some similarities to the fight for gay marriage, the man’s attorney argued in court filings.

The Kansas Department for Children and Families has sought to have William Marotta of Topeka declared the father of the child born to Jennifer Schreiner in 2009. The state wants Marotta to be responsible for thousands of dollars in public assistance the state provided, as well as future child support.

Marotta has said he contacted Schreiner and her then-partner after seeing an ad they placed on Craigslist seeking a sperm donor and signed a contract waiving his parental rights and responsibilities.

Kansas law requires a physician to be involved in the artificial insemination process, but that didn’t happen in Marotta’s case, The Topeka CapitalJournal reported. In June, a Shawnee County district court judge said that meant he isn’t entitled to the same protections given

to other sperm donors.

Charles Baylor, who represents Marotta, argued in a filing earlier this month that state statute shouldn’t discriminate against the lesbian couple by forcing the child to have a male parent.

“In October 2012, when this case was filed, it may have been legally justifiable to look only for a non-custodial male upon whom to pin an obligation of child support. That day has passed,” Baylor writes in the filing.

The attorney noted that earlier this month DCF Secretary Phyllis Gilmore told reporters the agency doesn’t prevent same-sex couples from serving in any way.

“It’s showing that DCF is not discriminating against same-sex couples in the context of their being foster parents. So I don’t know why DCF should discriminate against same-sex couples who have always been the parents to the child in this case,” Baylor said.

Agency spokeswoman Theresa Freed said the department doesn’t comment on pending litigation, though the state might issue its own court filing this week.

Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley, of Topeka, said at least two more Senate challengers plan to announce in the coming week.

the House against Scott, who has already filed for the race.

That would leave a vacancy on the state board, where each district is made up of exactly four State Senate districts.

Last week, former Rep. Ann Mah, D-Topeka, filed for the state board seat.

Mah served four terms in the House until she was narrowly defeated for re-election in 2012 by Republican Ken Corbet.

She tried to win the seat back in 2014 but lost again to Corbet, 46 percent to 54 percent.

No Republican has yet filed in that race. Three of the four Senate districts that make up the 4th KSBOE District are considered safe Democratic strongholds. They are currently held by Sens.

Marci Francisco, of Lawrence, and Laura Kelly and Hensley, of Topeka.

The fourth is held by Sen. Vicki Schmidt, of Topeka, a moderate Republican.

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

Interim City Manager Diane Stoddard and Brady Pollington, vice president of the Economic Development Corporation of Lawrence and Douglas County, which helped broker the preliminary deal with Menard Inc., sent letters to commissioners recommending support for the project.

Pollington told the Journal-World last week economic development leaders had been working on landing the deal for more than a year.

“This is a very exciting opportunity for our community,” Pollington’s letter stated. “Lawrence and Douglas County will potentially gain many needed jobs with good wages, additional diversification of the community’s economic base and a strong anchor tenant for our newly redeveloped business park.”

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Husband will have to work to regain trust Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. During our first year of marriage, he cheated on me with an old girlfriend. I was pregnant at the time.

He promised never to do it again.

Several months ago, I noticed that my husband seemed distant, irritable and less interested in me. We have three children, and I work two jobs and very long hours.

So, I will admit that I haven’t been the most attentive wife.

Several months ago, he said he needed more of a social life, so he would go out at night and not return until the wee hours.

When I questioned his whereabouts, he said he was with the guys at a sports bar.

One night when he

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was out late, I looked at his Internet browsing history and found searches for strip clubs, as well as a notebook with comments on how to seduce specific strippers. I also discovered he’d been calling and texting the strippers.

When I confronted him with this information, he denied that he had done anything wrong. Then I told him that I had hired a private investigator,

Celebrating 50th ‘Charlie Brown’ By any measure, a half-century is a long time. In pop culture it’s an eternity. “It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown” (7 p.m., ABC, TV-PG) salutes the holiday cartoon favorite. Kristen Bell hosts and invites musical guests to perform numbers from Vince Guaraldi’s jazz score. The season’s first airing of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (8 p.m., ABC, TV-G) follows.

This special has endured because it addresses a yearning to set aside the holiday as something more than just a shopping spree.

It speaks to a desire for the sacred. And it does so in ways that resonate with many overlapping audiences that have come to represent different strands of our “culture wars.”

The themes of this little cartoon — that there is a “real” meaning of Christmas and that crass commercialization makes even little children feel depressed — resound even louder today. Over the past decade, we’ve seen many decry a “war on Christmas,” an outrage that “Black Friday,” and even “Black Thursday,” have turned the holidays into a consumer stampede and torn department store workers away from their Thanksgiving meals. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” addressed both concerns when Charlie Brown heard the hollow clang of an aluminum Christmas tree and when Linus recited from the book of Luke.

Speaking of hyper-commercial culture, the new sitcom “Superstore” (9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., NBC, TV-14) explores the lives of employees of a gigantic retail chain. Ben Feldman stars as Jonah, a new hire, who immediately gets off on the wrong foot with his floor manager, Amy (America Ferrera), but catches the eye of the lovelorn and delusional Dina (Lauren Ash).

Created by Justin Spitzer (“The Office”), “Superstore” tries to rekindle some of that series’ magic.

Nobody except Amy seems to work, and there’s clearly a potential for a Jim-and-Pam redux between the two leads. Dina is written as the Dwight Schrute of the series, with a little bit of Ron Swanson (“Parks & Recreation”) thrown in for good measure. In the curious logic of network TV, “Superstore” actually debuts on Jan. 4. This is a sneak preview.

Speaking of curious logic, tonight also marks the series finale of “Minority Report” (8 p.m., Fox, TV-14). It was never officially canceled. They’re just not going to make any more episodes.

Tonight’s other highlights

Kara loses her temper on

“Supergirl” (7 p.m., CBS).

The top 10 perform on “The Voice” (7 p.m., NBC, TV-PG).

Bruce Wayne is kidnapped on the fall season finale of “Gotham” (7 p.m., Fox, TV-14).

Cookies take center stage on “The Great Holiday Baking Show” (9 p.m., ABC, TV-PG).

and this stopped him in his tracks.

He swore that nothing sexual had taken place, and that he was only talking to the strippers to get to know them. I asked him if he wanted a separation or an open marriage, but he declined, saying he’s been faithful but has an interest in making connections with females on a platonic level.

He has since stopped going to the strip clubs, but I still find it hard to trust him since he lied so vehemently before. I feel stupid. I blew my chances of finding out anything more. He has covered his tracks and trashed the notebook.

What should I do?

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For Monday, Nov. 30: This year you have the energy and discipline to achieve a longterm goal. This desire could involve travel or a new experience. If you are single, you will encounter someone from a different culture who could knock your socks off. If you are attached, pursue a certain trip you have spoken about often.

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 be ready to take on any challenge that heads your way. Be diplomatic. Tonight: Enjoy the moment.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) You could be at the point of no return. Understand your limits. Walk the dog more often. Tonight: Happiest at home.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) You could be creative in how you deliver your thoughts.

Words are more important than the style. Tonight: Challenge a pal to a game of Scrabble.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) You might be ready for some dynamic changes, but know the cost of heading in that direction. Tonight: Indulge in some celebration.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You’ll put tremendous effort into whatever you are doing today. It will be hard to pull back.

Tonight: Whatever puts a smile on your face.

ing connections with strippers on a platonic level would be if he’s writing a book or a screenplay.

Your husband may not have done anything yet, but it sounds like he was working up to it. The best thing would be to get into counseling so your husband understands how he has destroyed your trust and what he needs to do to regain it.

You also need to do some work, so your husband doesn’t feel you are neglecting him. As always, if he won’t go with you, go without him.

— Send questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190 Chicago, IL 60611.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might want to pull back and share less at the moment. Being someone else’s confidant works. Tonight: Make it personal.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You’ll present yourself in a much more spirited way than what others are used to. Tonight: Share news.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You have a lovely way of taking the lead and invigorating even the laziest people. Tonight: In the limelight.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You will accomplish more if you refrain from being so defensive. Listen to what a friend or associate has to share. Tonight: Loosen up.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You will accomplish a lot if you stay open to a partner’s ideas. A higher-up might seem irate.

Tonight: Opt for togetherness.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Others are so animated right now that it might be difficult to get a word in. Tonight: Have fun not being in control for now.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Put all your effort into a project that involves a loved one.

The results could be rather exciting. Tonight: Take a walk.

— The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment only.

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20 Nobleman, informally 21 Where Jesus grew up 22 Do-ityourselfer’s genre 25 Holographer’s beam 26 Id’s counterpart 30 Hawaiian dance 32 Pollen, e.g.

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26 Viscount’s superior 27 Cheerfulness 28 Bygone automaker 29 Performs stitchery 31 Pimples 33 P, on a fraternity sweater 34 ___ one’s loins 36 Poem of praise 37 Broadband speed letters 38 Alka-Seltzer sound?

39 100-cent unit 40 Native of Latvia 42 Golden Fleeceseeker’s vessel 46 Correct, as a manuscript

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NCAA process The NCAA finally has cleared a KU basketball player but not without raising questions about its own competence.

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n Tuesday night, Cheick Diallo likely will play in his first Kansas University basketball game.

No pressure, Cheick. It’s not like the whole country hasn’t been following the NCAA saga concerning your eligibility.

It’s good that this matter finally has been resolved, but, perhaps even better, is the light this case has shined on the NCAA’s inability to competently enforce its own rules.

In a press release issued Wednesday, the NCAA declared Diallo eligible to play. It cited “new information” that KU provided “including an independent review of Diallo’s coursework.” That review — actually two reviews by two independent groups — apparently helped tip the balance for Diallo, by substantiating that the high school courses he completed met NCAA requirements.

Frustrated KU officials had hired the groups to conduct those reviews even though the NCAA hadn’t asked them to do so. In fact, the NCAA hadn’t communicated much of anything to KU about why it was holding up Diallo’s eligibility. Although, many schools couldn’t afford to do the same, KU paid not only for the academic reviews of Diallo’s courses but also about $100,000 in other expenses to pursue the case.

Diallo has been ordered to serve a five-game suspension, with credit for four games KU already has played.

Why? Well that’s not entirely clear. On Wednesday, Diallo said he was happy to hear he had been cleared to play but acknowledged, “I’m kind of mad because I’ve been suspended for five games. I don’t even know what I did. I don’t even know.”

The question is: Does the NCAA know? Although academic issues reportedly had been the focus of the investigation, the press release didn’t address those issues except to say the “new information” along with “the Eligibility Center’s existing information” had answered its questions. The fivegame suspension was based on “the amateurism review,” that determined Diallo had “received a limited amount of extra benefits.” Those “benefits” weren’t enumerated, but Diallo will be required to make a charitable donation — his guardian said $165 — to make amends.

Even in its final ruling the NCAA presented no evidence to prove any wrongdoing or justify its punishment or the unconscionable delay in resolving this situation. NCAA officials said it was “a complicated case.” Maybe so, but it’s the responsibility of the NCAA to deal with these cases in a fair and timely manner. The resolution of the Diallo case is positive for the student and KU, but it raises some real questions about the NCAA’s ability to carry out its enforcement duties.

Voices of sanity on U.S. refugees During the Thanksgiving season, I normally give thanks to my grandparents for fleeing Russia in 1905 and to America for taking them in.

But this year, given the hysteria over Syrian immigrants, I want to pay tribute to some voices of sanity who are standing up for American values and upholding our long tradition of welcoming refugees.

Let me start with Chris George, the head of Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS), a New Haven-based nonprofit that helps settle refugees in Connecticut (www.irisct.org).

When Indiana Gov. Mike Pence announced that his state would refuse entry to a Syrian refugee family sched-

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While no one can guarantee 100 percent accuracy, experts agree the real threat doesn’t come from refugees. Rather, it comes from U.S. or European citizens who have been radicalized on the Internet or who have traveled to Syria.” uled to settle in Indianapolis — one of 31 governors who vowed to keep Syrians out of their states, all but one Republican — George quickly reacted. He invited them to New Haven, where Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy personally welcomed them.

“My phone has been ringing off the hook with calls from people and groups from all over the state offering to welcome Syrian refugees,” George told me by phone. “They will make great neighbors and citizens.” George also reports that he received many emails from Indiana residents apologizing for their governor’s behavior.

“We are confident,” he adds, “that our government will thoroughly screen all refugees, as it has done in the past, before they are invited to resettle here.”

What is so disturbing about the agitation over Syrian refugees is the degree to which politicians are fanning public fears by misrepresenting the facts about the refugees. Even more disturbing is how they ignore the draconian vetting procedures already in place.

Exaggerated numbers The misrepresentation starts with the numbers. Of the millions of Syrians who have fled bombs and civil war, the worst refugee catastrophe since World War II, the United States has taken just 2,174 since 2013.

The administration proposes to take only 10,000 more. Yet Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump continues to propagate the malicious lie that President Obama has invited in 250,000 Syrian refugees.

(Note that, even after the Paris attacks, France has pledged to take 30,000 and Canada 20,000, while Germany is taking hundreds of thousands. Meantime, Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey together are hosting millions.)

Furthermore, priority will be given to the most vulnerable Syrians, families with small kids, female-headed households, and torture victims (the only category of single men who will be admitted). These Syrians hardly fit the terrorist profile.

These are desperate families fleeing from terrorists.

So let me also salute Rep. Seth Moulton, D., Mass., a four-tour Iraq vet, who tweeted this about his state’s Republican Gov. Charlie Baker, who has been trying to ban Syrian refugees from his state: “Gov. Baker doesn’t know the difference

between refugees and those from whom they need refuge (meaning ISIS).” When Baker accused Moulton of resorting to “partisan talking points” the Iraq vet fired back: “My American values and Marine Corps experience are not ‘partisan talking points.’”

The political misrepresentation continues when it comes to security concerns. It is understandable that Americans are nervous in the aftermath of the Paris attacks, and I wish Obama would address the nation more forcefully to tamp down outsized fears. But the anti-immigrant brigade is ignoring the facts.

Exaggerated threat The current, draconian vetting process for refugees takes nearly two years.

None of the Syrians admitted in recent years has been arrested or deported on terrorism charges.

While no one can guarantee 100 percent accuracy, experts agree the real threat doesn’t come from refugees.

Rather, it comes from U.S. or European citizens who have been radicalized on the Internet or who have traveled to Syria. Nearly all the known terrorists involved in the Paris attacks were French or Belgian citizens.

Yet nearly every House Republican (along with 47 Democrats) voted for a bill to impose vetting conditions virtually impossible for refugees to meet, a bill Obama rightly threatens to veto.

They have turned a humanitarian issue into a partisan promotion of fear.

Fortunately, many Americans still understand that helping settle those fleeing

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To the editor: Two media events collide. We watch “Making North America,” PBS. It condenses eons into seconds. Then we trek down to the Lawrence Public Library, Nov. 16, for Craig Wolfe’s Sierra Club presentation. Three billion years in development get wiped out in less than 100 years, resulting in devastating worldwide changes.

I suggest either mass suicide or a national program of tranquilizers in our water supply.

People won’t talk about it. It’s too hopeless. Fossil fuel corporations vs. agreement on legislation to suppress greenhouse gases.

Greed vs. politics. We need clear-headed brotherhood, and hope.

Craig knew he was preaching to the choir.

Thirty climate activists filled the room. But what I’ve found: If we tree-huggers cannot agree on a solution, how can Congress or the Paris Climate Conference?

Every city, state and country has developed its own complicated sustainability agenda.

Lawrence’s is about 10 pages, California’s is 1,000 pages. Yet we have an often-cited remedy: a carbon fee. Simply gather $15 per ton of CO2 at the wellhead, and return this to citizens, monthly. Even Enron expects this!

It will create jobs in renewables and require less government, not more.

I always pick up lost pennies for their reminders of hopeful history. There is Abe Lincoln, facing east. Do not look behind you, Prez. And “In God We Trust” symbolizing our need to get in touch with brother-

torture and war exemplifies what the country stands for. George told me that he’s getting “an enormous outpouring of support from churches, synagogues, and mosques” asking to sponsor refugees or offering other means of support.

One family’s story One poignant example: Last week, George’s organization received the Unsung Heroes Award from the Morris and Irmgard Wessel Fund, a Jewish family foundation. David Wessel wrote to George that the fund was thanking IRIS “for doing for a new generation of immigrants what others did for (his mother) Irm Wessel 75 years ago.”

In 1940, Wessel wrote, the Disciple of Christ Church in Eureka, Ill., decided it was their moral duty to help resettle refugees fleeing Nazi terror. A church delegation reached out to the Wessel family, newly arrived from Germany and living in a refugee hostel in Iowa. It offered them a home in Eureka and welcomed them into a community “that had rarely known Jews, let alone German-born Jews.” Wessel’s mother “never forgot the fear and desperation of being a refugee and a new immigrant,” her son wrote, “and was a lifelong advocate for those who came to America after she did.”

Chris George and the Wessels are celebrating the values that define this country. On Thanksgiving, at a time when fearmongers are attacking those values, they deserve our thanks.

— Trudy Rubin is a columnist and editorial board member for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Award questioned To the editor: The Dole Institute of Politics presented its leadership award to President Clinton. Mr. Clinton was only the second president in our history to be impeached; a DNA sample proved him unfaithful to his wife; he lied directly to the American people about that infidelity; notorious regimes in the Middle East who systematically oppress women regularly “donate” to the Clinton Foundation; and he was disbarred as a lawyer because of perjury.

Mr. Clinton’s history causes me to truly wonder what the criteria are for receiving the leadership award. I know that people who heard him speak said he is “personable” and “can tell a good joke” and can “make you feel like you are the only person in the room.”

However, Sen. Dole repeatedly demonstrated great character. It would appear that character is not a qualification for the award David Upchurch, Lawrence

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From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Nov. 28, 1915: years “When students ago of the University IN 1915 return from the Thanksgiving vacation it will be to study more diligently than they have studied so far this year. The real work of the first semester at the University is done between December first and the end of the semester. Many students have allowed more or less of their work to pile up, putting off from one day until the next what is assigned. ” “An accident to a freight train between Baldwin and Vinland yesterday afternoon caused a delay to the northbound passenger train from Ottawa on the Southern Kansas line yesterday afternoon. The passenger train reached Lawrence later after the freight had with much difficulty been moved to the siding at Vinland. Connections with other trains at Lawrence were made with no time to spare and passengers changing cars here narrowly avoided having to wait over for later trains.“ — Compiled by Sarah St. John

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Hampshire St., Averill said. During that move, the center absorbed the Seem-To-Be Players and Averill was named its director of performing arts, a position that affords him a great deal of flexibility.

Through the arts center, Averill is able to work with community partners such as the Lawrence school district, the Willow Domestic Violence Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, to name a few.

Those partnerships enable the center, and Averill, to reach out to not only other artists and children interested in the arts, but hopefully to others who might not otherwise be exposed to the creative community.

“Sometimes we’re a production house, sometimes we’re a presenting house. I have a lot of people that I work with through the seasons and figure out what kinds of projects we’re going to do,” Averill said. “There are so many stories to tell and shows and collaborations to do. I’m always thinking of a production or doing a production.

I couldn’t not do it. It becomes your life, and I’m one of the lucky people able to make a living as a performing artist in Lawrence.”

Much of that success is due to Lawrence’s attitude toward the arts, Averill said. The town constantly encourages artists to work together, share their gifts with others and flourish, he explained.

That collaborative attitude is one of the many things that keeps Averill not only invested in the city, but also in tune with the city’s needs, said longtime friend and colleague Elizabeth Sullivan.

“He’s been everywhere, but he’s very connected to Lawrence,” she said. “He seems to have this knack to know what Lawrence audiences want and what will push them artistically and what they connect to as far as scenes, but also the way that he connects history. Like with the ‘Kansas Nutcracker.’”

Each year Averill provides a new script and stage direction for the arts center’s “Kansas Nutcracker” performances, taking the holiday classic and revamping it with local history and familiar names.

“We set it in Kansas in the 1850s when Kansas was just a territory,” Averill said. “We have

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and the Seem-To-Be Players were forming, and the community theater was forming, and it was all a part of the same creative era in town,” she said. “Ric is a really creative guy. He’s done some great things over the years, and his stuff has been performed all over the country.”

Born in San Francisco but raised in Topeka, Averill, now 65, knew he wanted a career in music at an early age.

“I started playing piano when I was in first or second grade, studied composing in the second and third grade, and I wanted to be a composer all through high school,” he said. “I came to KU because they have a good music school. So I studied music here, and I would occasionally do some theater.”

Sooner rather than later, Averill said, he found himself becoming more and more involved with the theater scene. He even met his wife, Jeanne, through one summer theater show in 1970.

“We were in the show called ‘The Fantastic,’” he said. “She played the girl, I played the boy. We fell in love.

“We fell in love with Lawrence and decided to stay here and start our own theater company,” he added.

Around the middle of that decade, the company, eventually known as the Seem-To-Be Players, began performing through the Carnegie Building, 200 Ninth St., in the newly opened Lawrence Arts Center.

By 1980, Averill said, the company was “full professional,” with employees on the payroll and scheduled tours across the country.

Over the years, Averill has toured 46 of the country’s states, directed shows in different countries, published about 20 plays, served on national and international theater boards and completed two commissioned pieces for The Kennedy Center. He graduated from Kansas University with a bachelor’s degree in music and composition and a master’s degree in children’s theater with an emphasis on playwriting.

All the while, traveling back and forth between states and countries, Averill kept one foot in Lawrence, directing, acting and playing in anything and everything.

In the early 2000s, the Lawrence Arts Center relocated from the Carnegie Building to its current location at 940 New

all these references to Bleeding Kansas. Instead of having dreams of the flutes, there are dreams of Kansas, grasshoppers and snow and flowers and mice. We see some local characters like John Brown and Charles Robinson, the first governor of Kansas. It’s a really fun way to bring history to life.”

Not only does Averill take part in the arts center’s productions, he’s also involved in the organization’s pre-school, classes, clinics and more.

In fact, he’s been doing it so long he’s starting to see more familiar faces than normal.

“One of the great joys, of course, is that now I’m working with the children of children I’ve worked with before,” he said. “It’s really a blessing — there are a lot of families I know well and that I’ve worked with their whole families.”

Sullivan, who was originally hired as an actress for the Seem-To-Be Players, now works alongside Averill at the arts center.

She jokingly compared her colleague to a mad scientist because he’s always working on one project or another. His free time and his work time are virtually indistinguishable because he’s so passionate about the performing arts scene.

“He has a lot of ideas all of the time. Tons and tons. He never runs out of them,” she said. “I don’t think he could ever be bored or have free time because of the way his brain works.”

“He’s like any of us that are working in the creative arts,” Doveton added. “You get an idea and you run with it. It’s exciting and exhilarating, and you gather people around you that are likeminded, and everybody feeds off everybody. Ric’s a really creative guy, and he’s always got a positive attitude, and he makes people feel good about themselves.”

Averill said his love of the arts was easily passed down to his two children, Will and Trish, and he enjoys sharing it with his grandchildren, too.

Through Lawrence, Averill has been able to build a fulfilling and creative body of work, and he has no plans to slow down any time soon, he noted.

“I’ve had a lot of goals that I’ve achieved. I got published, worked at The Kennedy Center, there were some contests I wanted to win, and I’ve been close with several screenplays, but that career hasn’t taken off just yet,” he said. “I’ve got a few careers still up my sleeve.”

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Defections of Islamic State fighters — a closely watched measure by officials of U.S.-led coalition — have begun to thin the ranks of the militants in Iraq in the last month, intelligence reports and drone footage show.

Wholesale defections, sparsely manned checkpoints and elite foreign fighters pressed into mundane duty indicate that the U.S.-led bombing campaign and advances by Kurdish forces are eroding the forces of the Islamic State, also known as ISIL, said Army Col. Steve Warren, the top spokesman for the counter-ISIL coalition in Baghdad.

Top military officials estimate that the campaign has killed 23,000 Islamic State fighters, raising their death toll by 3,000 since mid-October. Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, who oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East as chief of Central Command, told troops last week in Iraq that the campaign is inflicting maximum pain on the enemy, according to a military official who attended the meetWASHINGTON

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SECURITY TIGHT FOR PARIS CLIMATE CONFERENCE Nearly 150 world leaders meet a mere two weeks after terrorist attacks

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Protestors in Paris clash with riot police Sunday, a day ahead of the start of U.N. conference on climate change.

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PARIS France implemented exceptional security measures Sunday as nearly 150 world leaders gather here for a climate change summit barely two weeks after the multiple terrorist attacks that struck the French capital.

About 2,800 French police are guarding the Le Bourget conference center 7 miles north of central Paris, where President Obama will attend Monday’s opening of the 12-day summit, along with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The conference will be one of the largest international gatherings ever held in France and may set a record for the number of presidents and prime ministers under one roof outside of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. It comes as France’s security forces are on full alert for additional terror plots and with some suspects still at large.

Early Monday, Obama made an unannounced stop at the Bataclan concert hall, site of the worst of the Paris attacks. He was met there by French President François Hollande. Obama stood for a minute of silence before laying down a rose at the memorial without saying a word.

On Sunday, dozens of police vans circled the vicinity of the conference and spotters were placed on overpasses and other structures. Some sections of major highways and roads that link

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U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon speaks with Brazilian indigenous rights activist Raoni Metuktire in Paris on Sunday.

Le Bourget to central Paris were closed. Heightened security was also apparent along Le Bourget’s main street, where many convenience stores and fast-food restaurants were shuttered.

George Taylor of iJET, a risk assessment and planning firm, said that planning the security for an event on the scale of the Paris climate talks would probably have taken a year and subsequent to the Paris attacks, more work on drills would have taken place.

In Paris and throughout France, thousands more police tightened border checks and enforced emergency security legislation that allows Hollande to ban public demonstrations and place many people, including climate activists, under house arrest.

That did not stop a group of demonstrators Sunday from forming a human chain along the previously planned route of a climate protest that was called off by the government after the attacks. A separate event saw hundreds of pairs of shoes, including pairs from Pope Francis and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon, left on Place de la Republique to invoke the canceled marches.

Those demonstrations were marred by violence Sunday when several hundred protesters, some in masks, clashed with police.

Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said 174 people were jailed for possible charges.

Man accused in Planned Parenthood shooting to face judge Trevor Hughes USA TODAY

The man accused of a shooting rampage at a Planned Parenthood clinic faces a judge Monday as this community grapples with the deaths of a police officer, an Iraq War veteran and a mom.

Robert Lewis Dear is being held without bond at the El Paso Criminal Justice Center. He has not yet been charged, and search warrants and other court records have been sealed. Authorities say Dear entered the clinic Friday around 11:30 a.m. MT, shooting at officers and bystanders for nearly COLORADO SPRINGS

five hours before surrendering.

Multiple media outlets reported that Dear, 57, made a comment about “no more baby parts” after his arrest.

The family of slain officer Garrett Swasey asked for privacy.

Swasey had been an ice dancer who became a University of Colorado-Colorado Springs police officers and a part-time pastor. U.S. figure skating icon Nancy Kerrigan said she was “devastated” when she heard Swasey had been killed. She told the Boston Herald that Swasey was like a brother to her growing up and skating together in Stoneham, Mass.

Also killed were Army veteran Ke’Arre Stewart, a father of two,

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Bethany Winder puts up a sign showing support for Planned Parenthood near the site of a shooting in Colorado Springs.

and Jennifer Markovsky, a mother of two, Colorado Springs Gazette reported. Neither worked for Planned Parenthood, clinic officials said. Amburh Butler, who spoke on behalf of Stewart’s family, told the Associated Press that Stewart had been accompanying someone at the clinic.

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, on CNN’s State of the Union with Jake Tapper, called Dear’s actions “a form of terrorism.” He said his state passed universal background checks, but “that didn’t help” avoid the bloodshed. As a country, we must think of “how to make sure we keep guns out of the hands of people that are unstable,” he said.

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On the night that Rahm Emanuel was elected mayor in 2011, he framed his victory as one for Chicagoans who wanted to see the “old ways” of this city melt way.

More than four years later, this past week shows that The Chicago Way — the city’s shorthand for its politics in which corruption, patronage and ineptitude have long been part of the landscape — is alive and well.

After Emanuel’s administration was forced by court order to release an explosive video Tuesday of a white police officer pumping 16 shots into Laquan McDonald, a 17-year-old black teen, the mayor called for calm, so the city could begin “healing.”

Emanuel got his wish for peaceful protests, but questions are mounting for the mayor, Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy and Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. uWhy did an 86-minute section of a surveillance video from a nearby Burger King — which the McDonald family’s attorneys believe may have shown what happened just before the shooting — get deleted? uHow is it possible for the city’s independent police review authority to have looked over nearly 400 shootings involving police since 2007, more than any city in the USA, and found only one to be unjustified? uHow could it possibly have taken 13 months to come to a decision last week to press CHICAGO

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Police officers watch a demonstrator put her hands up as she blocks the entrance to the Under Armour store Friday on Michigan Avenue to protest the shooting of Laquan McDonald. charges against the police officer in the McDonald case?

The mayor resisted releasing the police dashcam video from the Oct. 20, 2014, shooting, citing ongoing state and federal criminal probes.

The city’s top attorney described to the City Council months ago the grim details of the incident before the council voted to pay a $5 million settlement to the McDonald family with taxpayer money.

The video shows McDonald, who prosecutors say punctured a tire of a squad car before the shooting, veering away from police when Officer Jason Van Dyke shoots the teen 16 times.

Thirteen of the shots were fired while McDonald was on the ground.

“Why did it take a year to indict a CPD officer who shot a kid 16 times?”

David Axelrod, an ally of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, on Twitter

Van Dyke was charged with first-degree murder on Tuesday, just hours before the city released the dashcam video.

The video was at odds with a narrative pushed by the department and police union that McDonald, who prosecutors said had PCP in his system and was holding a knife with a 3-inch blade, lunged at Van Dyke before he opened fire.

The city’s decision to sit on the video for more than a year is flummoxing.

Other cities with recent police-involved incidents caught on camera quickly calculated that releasing video footage is the best salve against an angry public reaction.

For example, authorities in July quickly released a video in which Samuel DuBose, 43, was fatally shot by University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing during a routine stop.

Tensing claimed he fired because DuBose drove away and dragged the officer, who said his arm was caught in the car.

Police body camera footage contradicted Tensing’s claim. He was indicted on murder and voluntary manslaughter charges 10

days later.

Emanuel, who won re-election in an April runoff after an unexpectedly difficult race, may have benefited politically from a slow rollout of the chilling video.

The mayor was able to hold off a challenge from Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, who is Latino, by winning the black vote. President Obama, whom Emanuel had served as the White House chief of staff, even campaigned on behalf of the mayor’s re-election.

Garcia told the Chicago Tribune he believes if the video was released before the election he would have defeated Emanuel.

The mayor’s allies, including David Axelrod, a former political adviser to Emanuel and Obama, are directing blame at Alvarez, the prosecutor.

“Why did it take a year to indict a CPD officer who shot a kid 16 times?” Axelrod posted on Twitter.

For her part, Alvarez, who faces a challenge in the county’s March primary, defended the pace of her office’s investigation, saying she had decided to charge Van Dyke “weeks ago,” but was waiting for the U.S. Attorney’s Office to complete its investigation.

McCarthy, the police superintendent who serves at the mayor’s pleasure, is expected to soon face a no-confidence vote from the City Council.

The superintendent says Emanuel “has made it very clear that he has my back.”

McCarthy may be right about Emanuel’s loyalty. But right now, a huge swath of Chicago wants to know if anyone has their back, too.

Madhani is USA TODAY's Chicago correspondent.

Pope appeals for peace in Central African Republic Pontiff praised for courage in visiting war-torn nation

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Pope Francis arrived Sunday in the war-weary Central African Republic and promptly issued a plea for the nation’s fighting factions of Christians and Muslims to make peace.

“To all those who make unjust use of the weapons of this world, I make this appeal: Lay down these instruments of death!” he said at a Mass held in Bangui, the country’s capital. “Arm yourselves instead with righteousness, with love and mercy, the authentic guarantors of peace.”

The pope stressed the Christian call to love all enemies, saying it will protect people and nations “from the temptation to seek revenge and from the spiral of endless retaliation.”

Almost 1 million people have been forced from their homes by fighting between Christian and Muslim militants since President

Francois Bozize was ousted in a coup by mainly Muslim rebels in 2013. Security issues raised concerns about whether the pope could include the country of less than 5 million people in his historic six-day African trip.

After Francis arrived Sunday, President Catherine Samba-Panza thanked him for his “lesson in courage” in overcoming security concerns to make the trip, saying his presence showed the “victory of faith over fear.”

The pope later said priests and nuns must lead the charge for justice in the beleaguered nation.

“From this cathedral I reach out, in mind and heart, and with great affection, to all the priests, consecrated men and women, and pastoral workers of the nation, who are spiritually united with us at this moment,” he said.

He asked them to help him greet “the sick, the elderly, those who have experienced life’s hurts.

Some of them are perhaps despairing and listless, asking only for alms, the alms of bread, the alms of justice, the alms of attention and goodness.”

Arriving from Uganda, the pope tweeted, “I come to the Central African Republic as a pil-

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Pope Francis meets with children at a refugee camp in Bangui on Sunday. The pontiff s arrived as “a pilgrim of peace” in conflict-ridden Central African Republic after visiting Uganda.

“My wish is that you can live in peace, regardless of your ethnic group, your culture, your religion and your social background.”

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grim of peace and as an apostle of hope.”

The pontiff visited a refugee camp — thousands of people have lived at a camp at Bangui’s airport for almost two years.

“My wish is that you can live in peace, regardless of your ethnic group, your culture, your religion and your social background,” the pope told some of the refugees.

“Everybody living in peace because we are all brothers.”

Sandrine Sanze said she and her family had returned to the camp because of recent clashes.

“It is our prayer that with the pope’s visit that peace will return, and life can start anew,” she told the Associated Press.

Francis also met with representatives of evangelical communities, saying “the lack of unity among Christians is a scandal, because it is contrary to God’s will.”

He also stopped at a children’s hospital in Bangui, chatting and delivering medicine.

The United Nations refugee agency called on the warring groups to use the pope’s visit to “rebuild national reconciliation.”

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ing but who was not authorized to speak publicly about it.

Warren cautioned that evidence of Islamic State manpower shortages was largely anecdotal. When indicators are combined, however, they show strains on the group’s fighting force, he said. Islamic State fighters continues to field about 20,000 to 30,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria, and they hold key Iraqi cities of Mosul and Ramadi, and large portions of Syria.

It’s also too soon to tell if apparent strain on the group is a long-term trend, said Michael O’Hanlon, a military expert at the Brookings Institution. “I view those as provisional signs of progress,” O’Hanlon said. “Indi-

vidual metrics like these can be deceptive, especially given the difficulty of measuring things accurately. I’d tend to agree with CENTCOM that these anecdotes and snippets of information sound promising, but just remain a bit more skeptical until we see some more indicators and see what happens when more time passes.”

Near Kirkuk in the last week, 90 Islamic State fighters laid down their arms and turned themselves over to Kurdish peshmerga forces, Warren said. The former fighters were local men who had been coerced into joining the jihadists and have grown disillusioned with the cause or simply saw a way to quit the fight by turning themselves in.

The Kurds in Syria and Iraq,

backed by U.S. airstrikes and advisers, have dealt ISIL blows recently on the battlefield. A peshmerga-led attack in northern Iraq two weeks ago seized the village of Sinjar, which sits astride a key highway and supply line for Islamic State forces.

Meantime, over the last few days, Iraqi security forces completely surrounded Ramadi, capturing the last bridge jihadi fighters had used for resupply.

Another sign of reduced Islamic State manpower has been found at its road checkpoints, Warren said. Footage from surveillance drones shows fewer fighters manning those posts than in previous months. One result has been the ability of more civilians to escape Islamic State-held territory, he said, in-

cluding a group of 22 people who recently fled Ramadi. That city has been held by the jihadists after a larger force fled without a fight.

Increasingly, Islamic State forces have had to call on its better-equipped and trained foreign forces for such mundane duty as manning checkpoints, Warren said. ISIL has employed foreign fighters as its “shock troops” to seize territory and as quick-reaction forces to respond to Kurds and other coalition forces.

Austin’s remarks about the number of Islamic State fighters killed are considered sensitive.

The Pentagon does not release those figures because, at least publicly, it does not consider death tolls to provide a completely accurate measure of pro-

gress. The numbers also evoke the discredited “body counts” from the Vietnam War. However, the military does keep track the toll of Islamic State dead, indicating that it does consider the death toll a useful metric. In July, officials noted that the U.S.-led bombing campaign, which began in 2014, had killed 15,000 Islamic State fighters. That number has climbed steadily to the 23,000, Austin noted last week.

Despite the heavy loss of Islamic State fighters, the terrorist group continues to replenish its ranks and has shown the ability to strike outside of the Middle East as the attack in Paris showed.

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CARSON VISITS REFUGEE CAMPS He says most Syrian migrants don’t want to come to USA Heidi Przybyla USA TODAY

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson said Syrian refugees don’t really want to come to the U.S. — they would prefer to stay in the Middle East in the hope they can eventually return to their homeland.

“Their main desire is to be repatriated in their homeland,” Carson said in an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press after touring refugee camps in Jordan.

“I said what kinds of things can a nation like the United States do

to help? And there was a pretty uniform answer on that. And that was they can support the efforts of the Jordanians,” Carson said in an interview from Amman, Jordan. He made the same case in a separate appearance on ABC’s This Week program.

Many European nations like Germany are taking in Syrian refugees escaping their country’s 4year-old civil war. In the U.S., Congress and many governors are balking at taking in Syrians for fear that Islamic State terrorists will try to slip into the country posing as innocent refugees.

Some 4 million Syrians have fled and most have wound up in Turkey, Lebanon or Jordan with hopes of migrating to northern Europe or other prosperous countries.

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Ben Carson met migrants from Syria while touring refugee camps in Jordan.

“That’s a little Band-Aid that makes a few people say ‘Hey, we’re good guys.’ ” Ben Carson on nations absorbing refugees

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At least 30 governors, 29 of them Republican, have said they will block Syrian refugees from resettling in their states or want more information before accepting them. Congressional leaders have called for a pause in the vetting process for Syrians to ensure terrorists don’t get admitted.

In his NBC interview, Carson said Jordanian camps need about $3 billion more a year, a number tantamount to what the U.S. spends on “Halloween candy.” On ABC, he acknowledged that the camps are currently unable to provide the refugees the support they need and that, regardless of conditions, refugees don’t want to stay there long term.

Carson said absorbing the refugees is “not solving the problem.”

“That’s a little Band-Aid that makes a few people say ‘Hey, we’re good guys,’ ” said Carson.

So far, 2,174 Syrian refugees have been admitted for resettle-

Syrians walk on the main commercial alley dubbed the “Champs Elysee” by the refugees of the Zaatari camp in northwestern Jordan in September

ment in the U.S. Obama has told Congress he intends to take in an additional 10,000 Syrians over the next year. Germany has said it will accept up to 1 million migrants this year alone.

Obama has said he would veto a proposed bill that would require three top administration officials to sign off on each Syrian refugee as a non-threat to U.S. security. The House overwhelmingly passed the measure.

The State Department says half the Syrians cleared to move to the United States are children and only 2% are single men of combat age. It also says the Syrians are subjected to greater scrutiny than any other class of traveler.

Health Republic is latest health care co-op to end Limits on funds, reimbursement cutbacks hurt, meaning 12 of 23 such plans have failed Brian J. Tumulty USA TODAY

About 200,000 New Yorkers will see their Health Republic policies expire Monday, marking the demise of the 12th health insurance co-op established under Obamacare.

That’s more than half of the 23 consumer operated and oriented plans that were created with fedWASHINGTON

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eral loan money to promote competition on the state online exchanges selling insurance under the 2010 health care law.

The 12 co-ops, which received $1.2 billion in taxpayer-funded loans, failed for a variety of reasons, including: uSevere limits on using loan money for marketing or attracting outside investment money. uUnder-priced premiums in the case of some co-ops and overpriced premiums in other cases. uCongressional budget-cutting that reduced the original $6 billion in grants and loans to $2.4 billion of only loans. uUnexpected sharp cutbacks in reimbursement rates under a federal “risk adjustment” formula that moves money from companies with healthier customers to

those with sicker ones.

Several co-ops said they wouldn’t be able to enroll new customers in 2016 after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that certain reimbursement rates would be 12.6% of what had been expected.

Eighteen co-ops were denied money they were expecting, according to Martin Hickey, CEO of New Mexico Health Connections and chairman of the National Alliance of State Health CO-OPs. Health Republic received $265 million in federal loan money.

Despite its 29% enrollment growth (from 155,400 policyholders in 2014 to 200,000 as of June), New York regulators ultimately decided it couldn’t afford to continue operating even until the end of the year, when the next enrollment period begins.

Despite the failures, the co-ops have positively affected health insurance premiums, according to

KATHY WILLENS, AP

Health Republic Insurance of New York becomes the 12th insurance co-op to end.

Despite Health Republic’s 29% enrollment growth, regulators decided it couldn’t afford to continue operating.

John Morrison, a founder of the National Alliance of State Health CO-OPs. The price of the average silver (mid-level) insurance plan in 2014 was 8% lower in states with a health care co-op than in those without one, and that rose to 13% this year, Morrison said at a House hearing this month.

Former senator Kent Conrad, D-N.D., who first proposed establishing co-ops under the Affordable Care Act, blames their failure on “fierce lobbying” by the insurance industry, “systematic sabotage” by congressional Republicans and general indifference by the Obama administration.

Congressional Republicans say the co-ops’ failure is another example of why the Affordable Care Act should be scrapped. “We are witnessing Obamacare imploding onto itself,” Rep. Chris Collins, RN.Y., said. “Obamacare, as it was designed, was not sustainable.”

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American aid worker Alan Gross, who was imprisoned for five years in Cuba, said he made little attempt to disguise his work setting up Internet connections for the communist island’s small Jewish community.

In an interview broadcast Sunday on CBS’ 60 Minutes, Gross, a communications specialist who has worked in more than 50 countries, said he made five trips to Cuba as a contractor for the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Associated Press reported. He was arrested in late 2009 on accusations of spying and was later convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Gross, 66, was freed last December as part of a historic U.S.Cuba policy change in diplomatic relations.

— Greg Toppo BLACK RELIGIOUS LEADERS DENY ENDORSING TRUMP

Black pastors invited to meet with Donald Trump on Monday are denying that they have plans

and embarrassment.”

Another invited guest who will not attend Monday’s meeting, Bishop Clarence McClendon, said the meeting was “presented not as a meeting to endorse but as a meeting to engage in dialogue.”

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Thai couples compete in the “Running of the Brides 4” race in Bangkok this past weekend. One hundred couples participated, hoping to win the one million baht ($28,000) grand prize. to endorse him.

Trump’s campaign also has canceled a news conference with Trump and the leaders, although the meeting is still scheduled, according to spokeswoman Hope Hicks.

Bishop Corletta Vaughn, senior pastor of The Holy Ghost Cathedral in Detroit, said in a Facebook posting that she declined an invitation to meet with Trump and will not support him. In an earlier post, she called Trump “an insult

uA tense manhunt in western Pennsylvania ended Sunday when Ray Allen Shetler, Jr., 31, accused of fatally shooting a St. Clair Township police officer, was taken into custody.

Officer Lloyd Reed was fatally shot after responding to a domestic disturbance call late Saturday, state Trooper Steve Limani said. uTurkey’s Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Sunday said his country has taken delivery of the body of a pilot of a Russian warplane shot down by Turkish fighter jets.

Davutoglu said the pilot, identified as Lt. Col. Oleg Peshkov, was brought to the border province of Hatay and will be flown back to Russia, the Associated Press reported.

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STATE-BY-STATE News from across the USA ALABAMA Birmingham: Death

row inmate Donnis George Musgrove, 67, who maintained his innocence in the slaying of a Jefferson County man in 1986, died in prison, AL.com reported.

ALASKA Fairbanks: Christmas in Ice, an annual event that lights up the season, features a holidaythemed ice art competition among local and international carvers, newsminer.com reported. Events will run through Jan. 5.

ARIZONA Window Rock: When Star Wars-themed Pendleton blankets arrived in town, Diné fans rushed to pick them up.

Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprises received a shipment of 80 Star Wars-themed Pendelton Woolen Mills blankets, and within two hours of opening, the store sold more than half the shipment, the Navajo Times reported.

ARKANSAS Hot Springs:

Former Habitat for Humanity employee Patrick Lee McElroy, 58, who was recently fired, was held after a shooting injured one of the organization’s workers, ArkansasOnline reported.

CALIFORNIA Santa Clara: The

discovery of new “trace faults” near one of the San Francisco Bay area’s largest dams has further stalled a $193 million project to strengthen it, pushing back plans for a seismic retrofit to early 2018, The San Jose Mercury News reported.

HIGHLIGHT: ACROSS THE USA

Travel conditions ease after freezing rain Gregg Zoroya USA TODAY

Weather conditions for one of the busiest travel days of the year eased Sunday after heavy rain in Texas and icy roads north of there claimed 14 lives during the holiday weekend.

But a band of rain stretching from Tennessee into Arkansas, Oklahoma and north Texas persisted Sunday, raising concerns about delays as people make their way home after Thanksgiving.

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin declared a state of emergency for all 77 Oklahoma counties because of the winter storm and flooding. Fallin's office said nearly 100,000 homes were still without power Sunday afternoon as a result of freezing rain, ice and sleet.

Power was out to 10,000 in Kansas from earlier freezing rain, according to the Associated Press and Accuweather. But temperatures edged higher Sunday, offering potential relief in both states, said Dan Pydnowski, senior meteorologist with Accuweather.

Rains were continuing in North Texas where waterways were already swollen and flood watches remain in effect, the AP reported.

Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport was the only maINDIANA Indianapolis: A bal-

loon artist is building a 3,000balloon sculpture of a TIE fighter, an iconic Star Wars fighter plane, The Indianapolis Star reported.

Brian Getz plans to suspend his 25-foot-tall, 20-foot-wide and 20-foot-long balloon sculpture from a hot-air balloon as it flies over the city.

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High water surrounds a mailbox over the weekend in Seagoville, Texas. A wintry storm blamed for more than a dozen deaths began moving eastward out of Texas on Saturday. jor air-travel hub reporting delays Sunday, with travel times taking an additional 15 minutes. Rain hammering north Texas over the holiday weekend reached an annual record of more than 56 inches, surpassing the previous high of 53.54 inches in 1991. This region should be drying out by Monday, Pydnowski said.

“There is going to be more snow and wintry weather on the way. But it’s going to be focused a little farther north.

Areas like Oklahoma, North Texas and eastern Kansas won’t be that bad” Monday, he said. efforts after the Dec. 6, 1917, explosion of a munitions ship in Halifax Harbor.

MICHIGAN East Lansing: A 23-year-old Michigan State University student has been charged in connection with two threats made at the school’s campus here, the Lansing State Journal reported.

hitting a key fundraising goal, local leaders say they’re ready to build a long-planned aquatic center and have it open by 2017, the St. Cloud Times reported.

MISSISSIPPI Gauthier: The

rescued last week after spending nearly two days with its head stuck in a drain hole in a trash bin, KUSA-TV reported. A nearby business owner spotted the cat and called animal control.

Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge is 40 years old and will celebrate with a free festival here on Saturday, The Mississippi Press reported.

CONNECTICUT Hartford: State

MISSOURI Sedalia: The cause of

residents will have an opportunity to tour the Governor’s Residence here. This year’s holiday open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

DELAWARE Wilmington: A new

late-night round trip SEPTA, or Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, train will begin to run here Dec. 14, The News Journal reported.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Sixty-

seven percent of residents said they would support statehood for the District, according to a Washington Post poll.

FLORIDA Tallahassee: A man

found dead in a pond on Thanksgiving Day has been identified as 23-year-old Jorge Alexander Altuna, a Florida State University student, The Tallahassee Democrat reported.

GEORGIA Atlanta: A federal

jury awarded $11 million in damages to Robyn Christiansen, a retired ski instructor who is one of hundreds of plaintiffs to file suit over allegedly defective hip implant devices made by Wright Medical Technology, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

HAWAII Lihue: Residents want a fence and gate with a combination lock installed at the Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery after the site was vandalized, The Garden Island reported.

IDAHO Pocatello: The Idaho

Fish and Game Commission have approved that state’s fishing rules for the next three seasons, the Idaho State Journal reported. The new rules go into effect Jan. 1.

ILLINOIS Springfield: Officials

say they’re seeing an uptick in historic renovation projects in the local area, The State JournalRegister reported.

IOWA Des Moines: Two state lawmakers are raising concerns about Gov. Branstad’s plans to continue to shift Iowa’s Medicaid operation to private management, after a judge recommended that the state throw out one of four contracts awarded to companies to run the program, The Register reported.

KANSAS Wichita: Two traffic

fatalities last week were attributed to the icy road conditions in western Kansas, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.

a fire that destroyed three local homes on Thanksgiving Day remains unknown, the Sedalia Democrat reported.

MONTANA Bozeman: The U.S. Forest Service is reminding people who want to cut down their own Christmas tree to follow the rules of the program. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported that tree cutting permits cost $5 with a limit of three per household. They are available at Forest Service district offices and some retailers.

NEBRASKA Lincoln: Ornate

year-old boy injured in a drive-by shooting is now helping to combat gun violence in Louisville that has reached its highest level in decades, The Courier-Journal reported.

chairs purchased for the Governor’s Hearing Room at the state Capitol in the 1920s will soon be back in place, the Lincoln Journal Star reported. A total of seven chairs were bought but were removed about 28 years ago with cracking backs and worn seats.

LOUISIANA Lake Charles: KBIU-FM and KHLA-FM are playing only Christmas music until Dec. 26, the American Press reported.

NEVADA Reno: Nobody was injured but some guests were evacuated when a fire broke out in the laundry room of the Peppermill resort here.

KENTUCKY Louisville: A 10-

MAINE Bucksport: The town

issued a demolition permit for the shuttered Verso Paper Corp. mill and it could come down in December, WCSH-TV reported.

Sunday travel after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days of the year, with peak highway congestion generally through 6 p.m., according to an analysis

by Waze, a navigation app.

Travel nationally appeared to be largely unimpeded Sunday, Pydnowski said. The exception would be in and around Denver, where snow was falling.

Eight people were killed Friday and Saturday in floods in North Texas, according to WFAA-TV. At least six other people died as a result of accidents on icy roads in Kansas and Oklahoma, the AP said. ment. The biggest change is that elementary schools will have a slightly longer day, the New Hampshire Union Leader reported.

NEW JERSEY Asbury Park: The

Grand Arcade at Convention Hall will feature pop-up holiday markets from noon to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 20, the Asbury Park Press reported.

NEW MEXICO Santa Fe: The

Santa Fe New Mexican reported that about 2,000 showed up for the opening day of Ski Santa Fe’s 2015-16 winter season. The resort doesn’t always open on Thanksgiving, but recent storms have brought 58 inches of snow already this year.

NEW YORK Albany: The state

has increased security at its more than 60 Planned Parenthood locations after Friday’s shooting at a clinic in Colorado Springs left three people dead, the Gannett Albany bureau reported. State Police began patrols Friday and will continue patrols today.

NEW HAMPSHIRE Manchester:

School class times are set to change after the holiday weekend to meet the state Department of Education’s total hours require-

TENNESSEE Townsend: Appalachian Bear Rescue officials released two black bear cubs that they named Summer and Juliette back into the wild last week, WBIR-TV reported.

TEXAS Wharton County: The

remains of Rosemary Diaz, 15, have been discovered, 25 years to the day after she went missing. A family member, who died months ago, is considered a suspect, the Houston Chronicle reported.

UTAH Cedar City: A Colorado man died and another person was injured in a rollover crash near here, The Spectrum reported.

VERMONT Burlington: Myers

New & Used Furniture, a 32-year mainstay for new and used furniture in Old North End is closing for good. Owner Todd Myers cited competition from larger chains and more avenues for sales in the secondhand market, such as non-profits and Craigslist, as the reason for closing, Burlington Free Press reported.

VIRGINIA Richmond: The Times-Dispatch is accepting nominations for its “Tacky Light Tour.” Houses must have 40,000 lights to make the list.

NORTH DAKOTA Bismarck:

Over 200 Para-Olympic athletes from 10 countries will be headed here, the Bismarck Tribune reported. The U.S. Can-Am Open Swim Meet will be held Dec. 1012 at the Bismarck State College Aquatic and Wellness Center.

OHIO Milan: The birthplace of Thomas is Edison is trying to raise $35,000 to replace a statue at the U.S. Capitol of former Ohio governor William Allen, a Democrat who supported Southern slave owners, The Columbus Dispatch reported. Each state is allowed to display two notable historic figures at Statuary Hall; former president James Garfield is the state’s other statue there.

OREGON Salem: The Capital

MASSACHUSETTS Boston: May-

SOUTH DAKOTA Harrisburg: Students at Harrisburg High School won a safe-driving contest sponsored by State Farm Insurance. The insurer awarded the school $100,000, the Argus Leader reported.

Facebook awarded more than $70,000 in grants to groups located near its data center here, the Asheville Citizen-Times reported.

enforcement and the family of a local woman who disappeared nearly two weeks ago said they haven’t given up. Peggy McGuire, whose 29th birthday was Friday, hasn’t been seen since Nov. 16 when she dropped off her 8-yearold son at school in Canadian.

McCabe set the state record for the largest white perch ever caught off of coastal Maryland, according to the state’s Department of Natural Resources.

McCabe pulled in a 1.2 pound, 13-inch white perch while fishing at Ayers Creek earlier this month, The Daily Times reported.

Ever wonder what you could do to get a room in a AAA fourdiamond hotel for less than $10 a night? You might do what the Rev. Charles and Frances Hamlin did and keep the original receipt from your stay there 68 years ago.

That 1947 receipt was the reason the Hamlins paid $8 in the revamped Poinsett — the Westin Poinsett — to celebrate their wedding anniversary Friday, The Greenville News reported. The hotel would have given the Hamlins a room free, said John Geddes, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, but, “just for fun, we’re charging $8. We wanted to replicate that as part of the experience.”

NORTH CAROLINA Forest City:

OKLAHOMA Eufaula: Law

MARYLAND Berlin: Finn

or Martin Walsh and Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil will host Boston’s 74th annual official tree lighting on Boston Common on Thursday. This is the 44th year that Nova Scotia has given a tree to Boston as thanks for relief

RHODE ISLAND Providence: Mayor Jorge Elorza says local shoppers will receive two hours of free parking in the designated districts through Jan. 1.

SOUTH CAROLINA Greenville:

MINNESOTA St. Cloud: After

COLORADO Mead: A cat was

“serious tax violations.” The restaurant in the city’s Manayunk neighborhood opened in 1992 under the name Sonoma.

WASHINGTON Olympia: The

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said it will reopen recreational crab fishing in the Seattle-Bremerton area for the month of December.

WEST VIRGINIA Kanawha County: The Kanawha Valley Railroad Association worries that a reconfiguration of Coonskin Park’s access point will deter visitors from checking out the association’s model train show on their way in or on their way home. “If it doesn’t work out, then those are experiences that kids will never have,” Mike Reynolds, 65, told the Charleston Gazette-Mail.

WISCONSIN Appleton:

Chances Animal Rescue, a no-kill pet shelter, is in dire straits as it rushes to find a new building after getting a week’s notice to vacate its current location. It must be out of its building by midnight Monday, the PostCrescent reported.

Press reported that Flowering Rush, an aquatic weed, continues along the Columbia River. The federal government is grappling with regulatory hurdles to remove it.

WYOMING Sheridan: Winter has gotten off to a slow start in northern Wyoming, where snow levels are lagging behind the average, The Sheridan Press reported.

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia:

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KIDS DEVICE MAKER VTECH SAYS DATABASE HACKED Electronics maker VTech has confirmed that its the customer database of its Learning Lodge app store for children’s e-learning devices was hacked Nov. 14.

The Hong Kong-headquartered company noted that the database does not contain credit card information, Social Security numbers or driver’s license numbers. However, experts consulted by tech news site Motherboard, which reported the incident, said that the concerns about what is the fourth-largest consumer data breach to date involves the potential for the first names, genders and birthdays of more than 200,000 kids to be matched with parents’ data to expose kids’ identities and where they live. VTech said its investigation is continuing and the company is implementing measures to defend against future attacks.

NEIMAN MARCUS EXTENDS SALES AFTER SITE OUTAGE Retailer Neiman Marcus extended Black Friday sales into Sunday after its website went down for parts of Friday and Saturday. The Dallas-based department store chain had been offering a 33% discount for Black Friday and extended that sale into Saturday after the site crashed Friday. But the retailer’s site crashed again on Saturday afternoon. That led to an extension until noon CT Sunday. “Our site has experienced site outages causing an inconsistent shopping experience,” the retailer said in a statement. To make it up to customers, Neiman Marcus extended the deals and said it “would like to thank our customers for their patience.” Walmart .com also had issues with heavy traffic demands Thursday morning for early Black Friday deals.

REPORT: APPLE TO KILL JACK FOR IPHONE 7 The Apple iPhone rumor mill is buzzing with a report that suggests the device maker is planning to drop the standard 3.5-millimeter headphone jack on the upcoming iPhone 7, in favor of requiring the use of its Lightning connector for headphones. Online tech news site MacRumors cited the “oftenreliable” Japanese website Mac Otakara with the development.

Opting for the Lightning connector and dropping the traditional headphone jack could allow Apple to make the iPhone 1mm thinner, the report said. New Lightning-based headphones can be powered via the connection and support high resolution audio. Apple will likely include new Lightning-based ear buds with the new iPhone, too, according to the report. Traditional headphones would need an adapter.

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Just a few years ago, Band-Aids had lost their appeal in the U.S. adhesive bandages market, which had been flooded by alternative options. The brand has had some success with its Tough Strips variation and now it’s expanding its other bandages. when market-share hit a low of Company sees how 43% market share, according to decoratives help IQI. That category also includes J&J’s Neosporin brand and other it stick to success products.

Marquis emphasized that the brand has also had success with Nathan Bomey other strategies, including a @NathanBomey “tough strip” variation and marUSA TODAY keting efforts on cooking shows and magazines, under the premIt’s a brand name so synonyise that amateur chefs are prone mous with a product that few to cuts in the kitchen. people call it by anything else.

The Frozen Band-Aids have Just a few years ago, though, TIM LOEHRKE, USA TODAY been a particularly big hit, Band-Aids had lost their stickiprompting countless socialness in the U.S. adhesive ban- Band-Aid started offering “Star Wars” bandages in February. media photos of people showing dages market, which had been The decorative adhesives account for 20%-30% of sales. off their fingers wrapped in banflooded by alternative options. es still boast about “superior dages featuring the lovable Olaf But thanks to a strategic cambreathability,” “flexibility and or the spunky Anna. paign to rehabilitate the aching BANDAGE MARKET Greg Marcotte, a high-school comfort” or “one-step infection Band-Aid brand — with a little protection,” the decorative boxes math teacher in Worcester, Mass., help from Elsa, Anna and Yoda — The first aid, tape, bandages, feature the Band-Aid brand name said his 8-year-old daughter likes Johnson & Johnson has stabigauze and cotton market had and little else but a splashy image the Frozen Band-Aids, while his lized sales and increased market $841 million in sales through of a fictional character, such as 10-year-old daughter prefers the share.

Nov. 1 of 2015. Market share of C-3PO, Dora the Explorer or Dis- superhero option.

The 95-year-old Band-Aid the top 4 brands: ney princesses.

“I almost feel like they’re a brand first got decorative options Michael Marquis, general man- fashion accessory,” Marcotte said, in 1956 — the patriotic Stars & ager for J&J’s oral care, wound adding, only half jokingly, that his Strips — and has had many variacare and health essentials brands kids “enjoy getting hurt a little bit tions over the years.

But Johnson & Johnson’s deciin the United States, said decora- more.”

Johnson & Johnson boosted sion to expand decorative tive Band-Aids now account for its marketing budget to fortify offerings this year has fueled re20% to 30% of sales. newed interest.

“As opposed to talking to con- Band-Aid brand’s appeal to what The reversal of fortunes for the sumers about the specific merits Marquis calls the “chief care offiBand-Aid brand correlates directof our stickiness, our fabric or the cer” in the home.

The company increased its adly with a big bet in 2015 on decodifferent features of the product, rative adhesive strips, featuring a lot of what we’ve been realign- vertising spending on the Bandcharacters from the Disney aniing our message around is, how Aid brand by 9% to $8 million Johnson & Johnson (Band-Aid mated movie Frozen and the Star brand, Neosporin, etc.) 44.8% do we connect with people during the first six months of Wars franchise. around their passion points?” 2015, compared to the same periPrivate-label brands 34.2% The company does not reveal Marquis said in an interview. od in 2014, according to Kantar “That’s how people live their lives Media. revenue data for the Band-Aid 3M Corp. (Nexcare, etc.) 9.2% Millennial parents, one of is around the things they’re pasbrand, but Johnson & Johnson Medline Industries J&J’s targets for the Band-Aid sionate about.” worldwide group chairman Sandi (Curad, etc.) 4.9% J&J’s market share in the brand, are seeking “not only the Peterson told investors in July that Band-Aid sales rose 6.3% in Source IQI broader category — defined as performance attributes but they the first six months of 2015 and KRIS KINKADE, USA TODAY first aid, tape, bandage, gauze and also want the emotional qualigained 2 percentage points in cotton — was 44.8% in the 52 ties” in a brand, Marquis said.

That emotional connection market share, compared to the “That’s how people live weeks ending Nov. 1, with revesame period in 2014. That came their lives is around the nue of $377 million during that had frayed in recent years. Johnafter the introduction of Frozen period, according to research firm son & Johnson had been losing sales to private-label competitors around Halloween 2014 and Star things they’re IQI. passionate about.”

Wars in February 2015.

That’s 10.2% higher than sales as customers perceived parity in Although some Band-Aid box- Michael Marquis, general manager for during the calendar-year 2013, choice for adhesive bandages.

J&J’s oral care

Online route still entices shoppers In-store deals fail to get consumers to travel to stores Hadley Malcolm USA TODAY

Many shoppers said “no, thanks” to wild crowds over the holiday weekend as more people opted to shop online than in stores, initial data show.

As retailers seamlessly transitioned from Black Friday deals to Cyber Monday deals as early as Saturday, they were riding the tailwind of a shopping weekend that found more than 103 million people say they had or planned to shop online Thursday through Sunday, according to the National Retail Federation’s consumer sentiment survey of 4,281 people out Sunday. That’s compared to nearly 102 million people who shopped in stores during the four-day period.

NRF changed its survey methodology this year to account for shifts in online and mobile shopper behavior and most of the results are not comparable to previous years.

The preference for online deals

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Best Buy workers load a TV during a Black Friday sale in Los Angeles. Many stores’ deals were still available Sunday. is an encouraging sign for retailers as they roll out another round of online-specific sales heading into December. Although as the shopping season becomes more prolonged, fewer people are expected to shop online Monday itself compared with last year, 121.3 million vs. 126.9 million in 2014, NRF says.

The data show a marked shift from the days when paper circulars and “doorbusters” enticed

consumers into stores.

Online shopping was likely driven by convenience, growing consumer comfort levels and a desire to avoid overflowing stores during the busiest shopping weekend of the year, says Traci Gregorski, vice president of marketing for MarketTrack, a research firm that helps retailers with pricing and advertising strategies.

“The shift to online is not

something that anyone can discount at this point,” she says. “It’s part of the reality of retail.”

Though she expects more people will be back in stores in December, when crowds are less daunting than during Black Friday weekend.

While the organization can’t compare to last year’s figures, initial feedback from retail executives and shoppers show that the holiday season is on track to hit an expected 3.7% increase in sales, says NRF president and CEO Matt Shay.

“We think we are in a very good place based on the results of the last few days to be right in that range,” he said on a call with reporters Sunday. “You have to look at this in its totality, you can’t look at just in-store or just online.”

One positive sign: Far more people shopped over the holiday weekend than initially predicted, enticed by heavy discounts — half said they shopped in stores because “the deals were too good to pass up” — and easy accessibility to online and mobile shopping.

More than 151 million people shopped, compared with about 136 million who said they were going to shop, NRF found.

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TRAVEL ASK THE CAPTAIN

Does flying ever lose its wonder and appeal?

John Cox

Special for USA TODAY

AMERICAN AIRLINES

Airline food is getting better. No, really.

U.S. carriers offering greater variety and fresher fare

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Bad airline food has long been a cliché. But as airports increasingly roll out higher-end eateries, airlines, too, are upping their game, at least for premium passengers.

U.S. carriers are revamping their domestic flight menus, enlisting renowned chefs and harvesting fresher ingredients to present fliers with better options for a healthy meal.

In November, Delta doubled the first-class menu items it offers on short-haul domestic flights. Alaska Airlines’ economy passengers can buy a Vietnamese bánh mi sandwich as well as other bites that reflect the multi-ethnic flavor of its Seattle home.

United launched menu items such as duck confit ravioli along with its new premium service between Newark and San Francisco and Los Angeles. And American is incorporating seasonal veggies to cater to health conscious customers traveling on transcontinental flights.

The improvements aren’t going unnoticed.

“Passenger ratings for the variety of airline food have risen significantly since 2012,” says Rick Garlick, global travel and hospitality practice lead at J.D. Power. While on-time performance and a clean jet are basics that passengers value and expect, he says, food can be a positive way to stand out from the pack. “It can be the next big differentiator for the airline experience.”

Dean Headley, associate professor of marketing at Wichita state University and co-author of the annual Airline Quality Rating, says that the menu upgrades may

needle,” Thomas says. signal that the pendulum is “The In July, American debuted new swinging back toward the days flying options incorporating seasonal before complimentary meals in coach virtually disappeared. public still vegetables and inspired by reThey’re also a way to appease isn’t nowned restaurateur Sam Choy frustrated fliers. on first-class flights between Mihappy. So “The flying public still isn’t ami and Los Angeles and New maybe happy,” Headley says. “So maybe York JFK to Los Angeles and San Francisco. food is one way they can say, food is Menus in domestic first class ‘here’s a tangible plus.’ At least it’s one way cabins on other routes also got a one less thing that the traveler they can reboot, adding such favorites as has to worry about.” say, beef filet, shrimp and grits, and Delta is making its domestic macaroni and cheese. first class offerings more health- ‘here’s a “We know our customers eatful and varied, going from rough- tangible ing habits have been evolving and ly a dozen to 24 different options plus.’ ” it’s one way we can be competion flights that travel between 900 Headley, tive,” says Barbara DeLollis, a and 1,499 miles. Among the possi- Dean co-author of the spokeswoman for American ble entrees: grilled shrimp with Airline Quality Airlines. roasted corn and tomato salad, or Rating Airlines are paying attention to lemongrass chicken with Japanese Cobb salad. even the smaller details.

“Essentially, if you are a freVirgin America began working quent flier with us, it will be sevwith gourmet grocer Dean & Deeral months before you would luca this summer to provide have a duplicate meal,” says Delta snacks like spicy Cajun snack mix spokesman Michael Thomas. and raw almonds. United is using only cage-free eggs in Coach is not being left economy class entrees on out. Delta offers complidomestic flights, as well as mentary snacks from international flights leavnutritious food purveyor ing from U.S. airports.

Luvo in all cabins on its And in October, JetWest Coast shuttle Blue unveiled its own flights, and free Luvo blue potato farm and garwraps to “comfort plus’’ den at JFK’s Terminal passengers paying for Five, with one aim being extra leg room in econoto use the crops to make my on transcontinental the TERRA Blues chips it flights from New York to serves in flight.

San Francisco and Los American and other U.S. airlines have been rolling out Headley isn’t certain, Angeles. however, that if you build Next year also will revamped menu items. bring tweaks to first a better menu, customers class menus on longer haul dowill necessarily come. mestic flights, and eventually en“I don’t think the consumer is hancements to food items that going to start flocking back to an are for sale as well. airline because of the quality of “When we talk to customers, the food,” he says. “The fact that they now have it, I think a lot of it’s changes like the ones we’re people will think ‘it’s about (darn) making now, to provide more time.’ ” healthful, more tasteful, more varied food ... that are moving the

Q: I’m 38 years old and still have a little sense of awe each time we are about to take off or land. For the person flying the plane, does it ever lose its cool factor?

— Submitted by reader Tony, Phoenix A: It never has for me, even after 45 years. The sight of an airplane taking off or landing always makes me smile. It is definitely “cool.”

Q: What interested you in flying?

— Amy, Florida A: Airplanes flying over my childhood home fascinated me from my earliest days. They were beautiful and took people to faraway places. I fell in love with them then, and that has never changed.

Q: Captain, tell us your history in aviation, please.

— Gary, Houston A: I learned to fly at 16 years old in 1970. Continuing flight training, I was a commercial multiengine, instrument pilot by 18. On my 20th birthday, I was hired as a full-time professional pilot, flying on a corporate turboprop. Over the next few years, I advanced to large turboprops and jets. Piedmont Airlines hired me soon after my 26th birthday. Thanks to Piedmont’s rapid growth, I was upgraded to captain when I was 29.

When Piedmont bought Fokker F-28s, I was part of the introduction team. By 1986, I upgraded to the Boeing 737 and flew it until 1999 when I switched to the Airbus 319/320/321. I retired in 2004 with more than 12,000 hours.

During my time at Piedmont/ USAir/US Airways, I was a safety representative for the Air Line Pilots Association and became an aircraft accident investigator and safety advocate.

After retiring from US Airways I founded an aviation safety consulting firm (Safety Operating Systems) where I work today with airlines, regulators, manufacturers and the media.

Q: What’s your favorite aviation movie?

— Mark, Innsbruck, Austria A: Here is a short list: Airport, Top Gun, Airplane and The High and the Mighty.

Cox is a retired airline captain with US Airways and runs his own aviation safety consulting company, Safety Operating Systems.

Stealth traffic tickets spoil European vacations Christopher Elliott

chris@elliott.org Special for USA TODAY

Months after Ruth Carr returned from Italy, the citations started piling up in her mailbox: two for driving in a “restricted” area in Rome, another for a similar traffic violation in Vicenza.

“We were never approached by a policeman and tried our best to abide by all the posted traffic regulations,” says Carr, a retired restaurant worker who lives in Seattle. “But let’s face it: When in a foreign country with unfamiliar signage, it’s pretty difficult to find your way around without at least stopping to look at a map or ask for directions.”

Total damage: about $800.

If you’re thinking of renting a car overseas, listen up: Traffic cameras are everywhere, and if you rented a car, it could take months for the fines to find their way to your mailbox. You can avoid some of these traffic gotchas, but the long-term fix will have to involve governments and the travel industry, particularly car rental companies.

Traffic cameras have become ON TRAVEL EVERY MONDAY

ubiquitous, especially in Europe, says Chris Brown, the executive editor of Auto Rental News, a car rental trade publication.

Among the hot spots: London, which imposes a “congestion” charge for motorists during certain times, and most of Italy, which seems to be obsessed with traffic cameras. Rome and Florence are standouts.

“The fines can be brutal,” Brown says.

Here’s the problem: Unless you’re a details-obsessed driver, you probably have no idea what awaits you. Motorists say car rental companies often gloss over the restrictions. Hotels don’t warn their guests.

They don’t tell you that in some downtown areas, a special permit is required.

They don’t mention that cameras record your license plate and automatically send a bill for the fine to your rental company. They also fail to disclose that it could be months before you get that bill.

Wayne Tutzauer received a $99 citation from the city of Florence after inadvertently driving in a “restricted” zone on his last trip to Italy. He not only paid it, he plans to keep a copy of the receipt the next time he visits Italy.

“I don’t know if they keep a database of scofflaws,” says Tutzauer, who lives in Denver. “But I

HOW TO AVOID A TICKET OVERSEAS

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Brush up on your overseas driving rules on the State Department website.

don’t want to bet on it.”

Actually, they have you cornered, says Colleen Taylor, president of Midwest Travel Consultants in Jefferson City, Mo. When you sign your car rental contract, you agree to pay any traffic fines using the credit card it has on file.

“There is really no way to protest a fine or ticket,” she says.

I contacted the Italian Embas-

uStay out of downtown areas. Restricted zones are largely confined to heavilycongested city centers. Steer clear of these parts of town in order to avoid the zones. Park outside of town, like the locals. uDo the math. Pay particular attention to the difference between kilometers and miles (a mile is about 1.6 kilometers), so slow down unless you want a speeding ticket! uRead the signs. A few key phrases might be helpful.

Look for red circles with the words "Zona Traffico Limitato" in them when you're in Italy. In Germany, it's called an "Umweltzone." In Britain, the signs read "congestion charging" and "central zone."

sy in Washington for a comment.

It didn’t respond. The American Car Rental Association, a trade group whose members operate internationally, also declined to comment.

How do you fix these tickets?

You can brush up on your overseas driving rules by visiting the U.S. State Department website (state.gov), which lists traffic safety and road conditions for nearly

every foreign destination. Some embassy sites, such as the U.S. Embassy in Rome, offer helpful information about driving restrictions.

“Road conditions can vary significantly from conditions in the United States,” warns Philip Skotte, director of the Office of American Citizens Services at the Bureau of Consular Affairs.

Travel companies could try a little harder to inform their international visitors of these cameras. Car rental companies stand to benefit from the fines because they usually pass the charges to their customers along with a fee.

Insiders say the fee covers the company’s expenses, but renters say the companies profit from the tickets.

To dispel that idea, car rental companies need to improve their disclosure and equip every vehicle with the necessary permits, so guests aren’t broadsided with $800 bills after their European vacation.

It might be helpful for our diplomats to start a high-level conversation with the authorities who eagerly install these cameras and reap the profits from clueless American motorists visiting their country.

Elliott is a consumer advocate and editor at large for National Geographic Traveler.

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Adele’s blockbuster album ‘25’ has sold a record-shattering 3.38 million copies in the USA in its first week, ‘Billboard’ reports. ‘Hello,’ indeed! That’s the largest sales week tracked since Nielsen started counting album sales in 1991. That beats the record set by *NSYNC’s ‘No Strings Attached,’ which sold 2.42 million copies in 2000.

ROYALS REPORT PALACE SHARES PHOTOS OF PRINCESS CHARLOTTE Kensington Palace has released new photos of 6-month-old royal baby Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge. The adorable images of the princess — the fourth in line for the throne — were captured earlier this month by her mother, Duchess Kate.

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Charlie Brown, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang first gave viewers a reminder of the meaning of Christmas on Dec. 9, 1965.

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HOW WAS YOUR DAY? GOOD DAY JORDAN PEELE AND CHELSEA PERETTI The comedy couple have made it official: Peele (‘Key & Peele’) and Peretti (‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’) announced their engagement Saturday on Twitter. Peele tweeted a diamond ring emoji next to Peretti’s name, and Peretti posted that Peele “proposed to me last night during the family talent show.”

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CAUGHT IN THE ACT The ‘Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz’ tour made a stop Saturday night at Terminal 5 in New York, complete with confetti, balloons, flashing lights and a variety of kitschy costumes, from a smiling sun and a stick of butter to an inflatable baby outfit.

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for 50 years and counting Timeless classic is an ‘ornament on America’s tree’ Patrick Ryan

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For many of us, A Charlie Brown Christmas is as synonymous with the holidays as ice skating, school pageants and finding the perfect tree.

It’s a gift that TV viewers have been unwrapping since Dec. 9, 1965, when the animated special premiered to boffo ratings on CBS, its perennial home until 2000, when ABC acquired the Peanuts classic (along with It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving). That the special has endured for half a century is not surprising, given Charles Schulz’s comic strip creations’ stature in popular culture (revived on the big screen last month in The Peanuts Movie, which has earned $116.8 million).

“Charlie Brown has always been part of the fabric. It doesn’t seem dated. You wouldn’t know when it was made, really,” says TV historian Tim Brooks. Like other classic holiday movies, “it’s a reminder of constancy and tra-

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Kristen Bell hosts a retrospective, It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown!, Monday night, followed by the classic itself. dition. If you think about it, we don’t change the ornaments on the Christmas tree every year, and these are the ornaments on America’s Christmas tree.”

Created 15 years after the first Peanuts comic strips were published in 1950, Christmas picks up as Charlie Brown bemoans the holiday’s commercialization and questions its true meaning. After a visit to Lucy’s psychiatry booth, he decides to direct the school play and searches for the “biggest

aluminum tree” he can find — only to be jeered by the other kids when he returns with a small, sparse sapling.

Featuring Vince Guaraldi’s iconic jazz score and an overt religious message from the blanketcarrying Linus, who quotes the Bible, Christmas continues to resonate because of its cross-generational appeal, says executive producer Lee Mendelson, who created it with Schulz and director Bill Melendez. (Schulz died in

2000; Melendez died in 2008.)

“Schulz said there’s always a market for innocence in this country,” Mendelson says. “We still get letters where people say it’s the one time a year when the whole family can get together and watch.”

Fans also can relate to the glass-half-empty leader of the Peanuts gang. “Schulz always said he felt like Charlie Brown was a kid you’d like to have as a nextdoor neighbor,” Mendelson says.

“He has struggles and problems, and we all have struggles and problems. But you get up the next day and you keep moving on.”

When Christmas returns on Monday (9 p.m. ET/PT), it will follow an anniversary show, It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown! (8 p.m. ET/PT). Hosted by Kristen Bell, the retrospective features Guaraldi’s classic tunes as well as performances by Sarah McLachlan, Boyz II Men, Pentatonix, and Kristin Chenoweth, who won a Tony Award in 1999 playing Charlie’s sister, Sally, in the Broadway revival of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

Chenoweth is participating because of her history with the Peanuts characters on stage and at home, watching Christmas every year with her family: “It’s part of tradition — not just for my family but for so many.”

MOVIES

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Moviegoers satiated their Hunger pangs this Thanksgiving.

Franchise closer The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 gobbled up the competition for the five-day holiday and topped the box office for the second straight weekend with $75.8 million, according to studio estimates from Rentrak.

Many in Hollywood thought its $102.7 million opening was disappointing, says Rentrak senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian. But the action adventure has racked up $440.7 million worldwide and is inching closer to $3 billion total for the series launched in 2012.

“It’s one of the crown jewels,” Dergarabedian says. “For a fran-

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Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Mockingjay — Part 2 led the crowd for the long holiday weekend. chise that has been in the marketplace for not that long, it has certainly made its mark.”

Mockingjay also managed to hold off two strong newcomers.

Pixar’s animated The Good Dinosaur, a family-friendly film about

a dino and a caveboy, was second with $55.6 million.

To have two Pixar movies in one year is unusual, and while it didn’t match Inside Out’s $90.4 million first weekend, Good Dinosaur still had a “very strong”

opening, Dergarabedian says.

“For families, that was just the perfect option.”

Boxing drama Creed, which featured a returning Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) training Apollo Creed’s son (Michael B. Jordan), made its debut in third with $42.6 million.

Word of mouth has been outstanding, and Dergarabedian has heard anecdotes about audiences cheering during screenings. “This is a movie that is really going to get a lot of attention,” he says.

The James Bond film Spectre finished fourth with $18.2 million, and Charlie Brown and The Peanuts Movie rounded out the top five with $13.6 million.

The only other wide debut, Victor Frankenstein with James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe, was a disaster with $3.4 million.

Awards-ready drama The Danish Girl, starring Eddie Redmayne as transgender pioneer Lili Elbe, earned $185,000 in four theaters — averaging $46,000 per screen.

Final numbers are expected Monday.

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‘Dock’ proof Kansas for real Sometimes college coaches really do tell the truth when recruiting athletes. Kansas University senior volleyball player Tiana “Dock” Dockery can attest to that.

Dockery remembered coach Ray Bechard telling her during the recruiting process that one of the benefits to choosing KU would be having the opportunity to play in the NCAA Tournament every year.

So she came to Kansas from Richmond, Texas. And as of Thursday around Dockery 6:30 p.m., Dockery will have become the first volleyball player in KU history to play in four NCAA tournaments.

“It’s a whole different feel from playing in the regular season,” Dockery said.

Because the NCAA did away with the capacity restriction that made 1,300-capacity Horejsi Center off limits for tournament competition, the feel will be at once bigger and more intimate when Kansas faces Furman on Thursday night.

Add a bitter rival to the mix for a potential Friday match vs. Missouri, with the winner advancing to the Sweet 16, and never-tame Horejsi could grow wilder than ever.

“We love playing in Horejsi and having that family vibe in there because the fans really do bring that family vibe for us,” Dockery said.

Kansas takes a 26-2 record into the postseason, having lost twice to Texas, at home in five sets on a night in which the Jayhawks could have delighted the Horejsi crowd with a four-set victory if only it had produced a decent night serving.

Dockery traced the roots of this special season to a seven-match, 12-day summer trip to Italy, France and Spain.

“I feel like that was a big part of having us learn about one another off the court as well as on the court,” Dockery said. “We were able to learn how this person plays, how to

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MEMBERS OF THE KANSAS UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM CELEBRATE as they learn that they received the overall No. 9 seed and will host opening-round games in the 2015 NCAA Volleyball Tournament. Kansas will play Furman at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Horejsi Center.

Jayhawks happy to be at Horejsi

By Gary Bedore gbedore@ljworld.com

Seated in front of a TV screen in the Naismith Room of Allen Fieldhouse, Kansas University’s volleyball players cheered wildly Sunday night when it was revealed on ESPNU that the Jayhawks would be hosting a first-

round NCAA Tournament match against Furman at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in cozy Horejsi Center.

The Jayhawks — who feasted on soft tacos and rice before the show and dined on Kelsie Payne’s birthday cake after the proceedings — also let out an enthusiastic roar when it was revealed that

former Big 12 rival Missouri was a potential second-round foe on Friday in the 1,300seat arena.

“I know there will be a lot of hype about a potential Kansas-Missouri matchup.

That doesn’t happen unless we play well on Thursday against a good Furman team,” KU coach Ray Bechard said.

Here’s what has to happen for a Border War match to be contested at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Horejsi: Mizzou (26-5) must defeat Missouri State (24-10) at 4 p.m. Thursday in Horejsi, then the Jayhawks (26-2) must follow with a victory over Furman (21-8). Winner of Please see VOLLEYBALL, page 3C

One-win Greyhounds to visit KU

By Gary Bedore gbedore@ljworld.com

Loyola University Maryland will bring a 1-5 record to town for Tuesday’s 7 p.m. game against Kansas University.

The Greyhounds have defeated UMBC (76-57) and lost to Tennessee State (86-

71), LIU Brooklyn (71-68), St. Bonaventure (94-82), Stony Brook (76-63) and Siena (90-82, OT).

Loyola was picked to finish seventh of 10 teams in the Patriot League in a preseason poll of conference coaches. Lehigh was tapped first, followed by Bucknell, Boston, Army, American,

Lafayette, Loyola, Holy Cross, Colgate and Navy.

Loyola is led by third-year coach G.G. Smith, 38, son of Texas Tech coach Tubby Smith. His Greyhounds went 11-19 each of the last two years.

“With this being my third year as head coach, I think we’ve done a good job as a

staff of just laying down the foundation and the philosophy of where we want this program to go,” Smith said on Glenn Clark Radio as reported by pressboxonline. com.

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KANSAS CITY RUNNING BACK SPENCER WARE (32) RUNS PAST a tackle attempt by Buffalo linebacker Nigel Bradham in the Chiefs’ 30-22 Please see KEEGAN, page 3C victory on Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City, Mo. (ap) — The Kansas City Chiefs kept ignoring questions about the playoffs all week, even though Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills really was a matchup of wildcard contenders.

It’s going to be harder to ignore the postseason chatter now.

Alex Smith threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns, Spencer Ware ran for 114 yards and another score, and the Chiefs beat the Bills 30-22 for their fifth straight victory — one that solidifies their spot in the playoff chase with five games left in the regular season.

“We’re not really worried

about all that,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “We just got over .500, think about that. All that stuff, if you keep knocking out the fundamentals and techniques, you don’t worry about that other stuff.”

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Oklahoma up to No. 3 in latest AP poll The Associated Press

Oklahoma moved up to No. 3 behind Clemson and Alabama and the Big Ten placed three teams in the top six of the new Associated Press college football poll.

Clemson is No. 1 for the fourth straight week and Alabama is No. 2. The Tigers received 53 first-place votes and

the Crimson Tide got the other SOUTH eight from the media panel.

The Sooners jumped two spots after winning the Big 12 title with a 58-23 victory at Oklahoma State on Saturday night.

Three Big Ten teams followed with Iowa at No. 4, Michigan State No. 5 and Ohio State No. 6.

Stanford moved up six

spots to No. 7 after beating Notre Dame with a lastsecond field goal and the Fighting Irish dropped from AL EAST fourth to ninth.

Poll points Oklahoma has its best AP CENTRAL ranking since the 2011AL season, but this one is far more satisfying for the Sooners.

In ‘11, Oklahoma was pre-

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season No. 1 and steadily slipped as the season went along. The Sooners were No. 3 in October, dropped as far as No. 19 in the poll after the conclusion of the regular season and finished 16th.

This season Oklahoma started 19th, moved up a bit before losing to Texas in October and slipping back to 19th and has steadily climbed since.

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Schwartzel rolls to Dunhill crown Malelane, South Africa — Charl Schwartzel eased to a four-shot victory at the Alfred Dunhill Championship on Sunday to become the third South African behind Ernie Els and Retief Goosen to win 10 European Tour titles.

Schwartzel’s fourth triumph at the Alfred Dunhill was ultimately comfortable as he finished with a 2-under 70 for a 15-under total of 273.

The 2011 U.S. Masters champion also claimed a small piece of history for himself by becoming the first South African to win a European Tour event four times.

Schwartzel won ahead of a group of Frenchmen who chased him on the final day at Leopard Creek Country Club.

Gregory Bourdy was second on 11 under, Benjamin Hebert was third on 10 under, and rookie Sebastien Gros finished fourth on 9 under.

Matt Jones takes Aussie Open Sydney — Matt Jones talked about the “stress and anxious moments” during his final round at the Australian Open on Sunday.

He wasn’t exaggerating.

Jones overcame a bogey, double-bogey and triple-bogey on the front nine Sunday to escape with a one-stroke victory in the 100th Australian Open after shooting a 2-over 73. Jones, who led defending champion Jordan Spieth by three strokes to begin the day, finished with a 72-hole total of 8-under 276.

Adam Scott, who shot 65 on The Australian Golf Club course Sunday, and Spieth, who had a 71 and missed an eagle attempt on the 18th that could have forced a playoff, were tied for second.

Australian veteran Rod Pampling, who had a course-record 61, was fourth, two strokes behind Jones.

Jones, Pampling, Scott and Spieth were frequently tied for the lead over the final hour, but a birdie on the 16th put the Australian a stroke clear.

TENNIS

Murray ends drought for Brits at Davis Cup Ghent, Belgium — With one perfect lob, Andy Murray ended eight decades of Davis Cup frustration for Britain.

By beating David Goffin 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday, Murray secured Britain’s 3-1 victory over Belgium in the Davis Cup final and ended a drought for the country dating back to 1936.

The 79-year gap is the longest between titles in Davis Cup history.

“I can’t believe we did it,” Murray said on court. “We may never get an opportunity to do this again. We should celebrate tonight.”

Murray won all three points for Britain over the weekend and with his team holding an unassailable lead in the best-of-five series the final singles match was not played.

Britain is the only nation to have competed in all Davis Cup editions since 1900, and its 10th title makes it the third most successful nation after the United States (32) and Australia (28).

But the last time it won the team competition, Fred Perry was its star. Britain last played in the final in 1978.

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tial. It was a relationship that had grown stale, but that doesn’t guarantee the next guy will This coaching carousel is more like a roller do better. Former Georgia player and current coaster and this weekend there was enough Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart action to make those trying to keep up dizzy. could be that next guy, though Mississippi Les Miles is staying at LSU, and Mark Richt State coach Dan Mullen worked at Florida the is out at Georgia. same time as Bulldogs AD Greg McGarity.

Iowa State and Virginia Tech filled their vaVirginia — The Cavaliers pulled the plug on cancies. Rutgers and Virginia created new ones. Mike London after five losing seasons in six There are currently 15 open jobs in FBS, but years. We could see this one coming for a while that could go up or down at any minute. so don’t be surprised if Virginia has already Instead of heat checking the AP Top 25, the laid the ground work for a search. An idea: Call heat checker surveys the openings, closings, Richt and offer him anything he wants. Taking a candidates and potential dominos yet to fall as job with lower expectations but good potential the silly season that started months ago starts might be the perfect career move for him. spinning fast.

Rutgers — The season went sideways for Kyle Flood before it even started when he was Hired investigated by the school for making improper In a cluttered market place, buyers who contact with a professor regarding a player’s move quick and decisively usually do well. academic status. He was suspended for three Virginia Tech — The day after Frank games in September instead of fired, and the Beamer’s last regular-season game, Justin team cratered to 4-8.

Fuente from Memphis was announced as his Ranking the openings replacement. A marriage of maybe the best 1. USC — The jewel of the West Coast. Can young coach available and one of the best jobs on the market. This whole thing could not have it lure Chip Kelly back to school?

2. Georgia — If there is a job that could pull worked out better for athletic director Whit Tom Herman out of Houston after one season Babcock. and a big raise, this might be it.

Iowa State — Toledo coach Matt Camp3. Miami — Facilities issues. Stadium issues. bell decided to take the toughest job in the How much is the private school willing to pay?

Big 12. Credit AD Jamie Pollard for going strong after Campbell, who at 36 becomes the But so many players right in your backyard.

4. South Carolina — The SEC pays big, but youngest head coach in the Power Five. Seems nobody ever won in Columbia the way Steve risky for Campbell, but it’s a no-brainer for the Spurrier did. Was it an outlier?

Cyclones.

5. Missouri — Still hard to tell if being the Illinois — With an interim athletic director SEC East school in the Midwest helps or hurts and chancellor, the Illini basically punted. Bill Cubit, who took over on an interim basis when the Tigers.

6. Virginia — There is no reason the CavaTim Beckman was fired before the season, liers should lag this far behind Virginia Tech. got a two-year deal on Saturday. “It’s not ideal 7. Maryland — The Big Ten East is not but for now, I don’t think it’ll put a dagger in the heart of the program,” interim AD Paul Kowal- getting any easier, but the Terps live in the recruiting area the conference wanted so badly czyk said about the two-year contract. to access.

Hawaii — The Rainbow Warriors hired 8. UCF — The conference, infrastructure former Hawaii quarterback Nick Rolovich on Friday. It’s one of the toughest jobs in the coun- and recruiting base sets up well for a relatively try. Best to put it in the hands of someone who quick turnaround with the right coach — who can use it as a springboard to a Power Five job. knows what he is getting into.

9. Syracuse — In a division with Clemson Fired and Florida State, the goal is to be better than Georgia — The Bulldogs finally parted ways Boston College, Wake Forest and as good as with Richt and maybe it was in everybody’s N.C. State and Louisville. Not impossible best interest. For all Richt’s success in 15 sea10. Rutgers — In a division with Ohio State, sons (145-51 with two SEC championships) he Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State, every never seemed to max out the program’s poten- season could start with four losses.

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TODAY IN SPORTS 1956 — Floyd Patterson knocks out Archie Moore in the fifth round to win the world heavyweight title in Chicago.

1969 — Russ Jackson throws a record four touchdowns to lead the Ottawa Rough Riders to a 29-11 victory over Saskatchewan in the CFL Grey Cup championship.

1979 — Sugar Ray Leonard wins the WBC welterweight title with 15th-round knockout of Wilfred Benitez in Las Vegas.

1987 — Bo Jackson, also an outfielder for the Kansas City Royals, rushes for 221 yards to lead the Raiders to a 37-14 rout of the Seattle Seahawks.

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WINLESS FBS TEAMS SINCE 2000

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Kansas University’s football team made the wrong kind of history Saturday with its 45-14 loss to Kansas State cementing the first winless season in Big 12 history.

While the Jayhawks (0-12 overall, 0-9 Big 12) became the first team to fail to win a game since the inception of the Big 12 Conference, they’re not the only current member of the Big 12 to have experienced such a sad-sack season.

In fact, Saturday’s opponent, Kansas State, turned in back-to-back winless seasons in 1987 (0-10-1) and 1988 (0-11) as a member of the old Big Eight. Oklahoma State (0-10-1 in 1991) and, most recently, Iowa State (010-1 in 1994) also suffered through winless seasons in the Big Eight.

KU’s season of futility goes well beyond just Big 12 records, though.

Since 2000, only four teams from the Power 5 conferences have finished without a victory.

Three of them were fielded by Duke, which went 0-11 in 2000 and 2001 but trounced KU during Week 2 of the 2014 season, and the other belongs to Washington,

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is year three (in the Patriot League), so I think we have a better idea of where we want to go and our vision. We’re right there. We just have to figure out a way to get over the hump. This is a big year for our program,” Smith added.

Leading scorers are Jarred Jones (6-foot-7 junior) and Tyler Hubbard (6-2 senior), who average 16.8 and 16.5 ppg.

Smith worked at Loyola for six seasons as an assistant under former coach Jimmy Patsos. He was a three-year starter at guard at Georgia. He’s also worked as an assistant at Johns Hopkins, Armstrong Atlantic State, Tennessee Tech and Kentucky as grad assistant on his dad’s staff. l

About that offense: KU (4-1) averaged 95 points

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the four-team event advances to the Sweet 16 the following week in San Diego.

“I have an old friend that plays for Furman. I’m excited to see her. She’s very good,” KU sophomore setter Ainise Havili said of Furman sophomore Christen Sikora, who was a teammate of Havili on a Texas Advantage Club team that won the 2013 USAV national title.

“I feel like the whole city will be really pumped if we played Missouri, so that would be really fun, too,” Havili added.

Missouri’s softball team has defeated KU twice, and the Tigers soccer squad knocked off KU once, all in NCAA tourney action, since the Tigers left the Big 12 in 2012.

“We’ve got to get figured out how we’re going to get past Furman, and they’re going to have to figure out how to get past Missouri State,” Bechard said. “If that should happen, (it would) be some

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which finished 0-12 in 2008.

“It’s embarrassing to me personally, and I think it’s embarrassing to KU, our university,” first-year KU coach David Beaty said after Saturday’s loss.

“They deserve better than that. We’re going to work our tail off every day, knowing that they deserve better. We can’t do much about what’s behind us, but we can certainly do something about what’s in front of us. And that motivation is plenty there. We have a lot to learn from.”

Coincidentally, KU, Duke and Washington also were the last three Power 5 programs to have tracks around their

football fields. The tracks at KU and Washington have since been removed, and the Blue Devils have plans to replace theirs soon.

Kansas became the 18th FBS program since 2000 to finish a season without a victory. This season, the only other FBS program to finish without a win was Central Florida, which went 0-8 in the American Athletic Conference and 0-12 overall.

Two Power 5 programs — Boston College at 0-8 in the ACC and Oregon State at 0-9 in the Pac-12 — finished without a conference win, but BC won three games overall, and OSU went 2-10.

the Big 12, losing in the Sweet 16.

“We are going to get our shots up because we are playing fast, an uptempo pace,” said sophomore guard Devonté Graham, who is averaging 10.6 ppg off 38.3 percent shooting with 19 assists to just four turnovers.

Frank Mason III is averaging 13.0 ppg off 42.0 percent shooting with 29 assists to six turnovers.

Graham has made nine of 22 threes and Mason four of 12. “We’ve got to get more inside touches I feel,” Graham added.

Noted Self: “I think this is by far one of the better shooting teams we’ve had (51.3 percent overall through five games; 46.8 from three). That doesn’t mean we’re always going to make shots. I think we can score points in a hurry.

I think we can run bad offense and come away with points. A lot of years we haven’t been able to do that.”

old Big 12 days. I know they’ve had an outstanding season. I thought they had an opportunity actually to be a host themselves. They’ve had a great year. We’ll put all our attention into Furman first and see where that takes us to.”

Noted sophomore right-side hitter Payne: “I’m super excited for Furman. We’re always going to play our best game. The chance to play Missouri is awesome for all of us. I’m from Texas, so I’m not real familiar with the rivalry. I know a lot of my teammates are from Kansas or Missouri so they have a strong connection for it.”

The Jayhawks are enthused about playing in Horejsi this postseason.

The NCAA has removed a clause that said host teams had to play in a facility with at least 2,000 seats. With Allen Fieldhouse unavailable, KU lost in the first round to Arkansas State last postseason in Topeka.

“The electricity, the energy, the band ... we have such an advantage playing in Horejsi,” junior libero Cassie Wait said.

“I couldn’t be luckier we

have the opportunity to play there.”

Notes: KU is the ninth overall seed in the 64team field. Other Big 12 teams to receive bids: Texas, Iowa State, TCU and Kansas State. ... If KU wins two matches, it would face either Stanford, New Mexico State, Loyola Marymount or Colorado State in the Sweet 16 on Dec. 11 in San Diego. A win there would put KU in the Elite Eight, possibly against overall No. 1 seed USC (30-2). ... Furman’s only other NCAA appearance was in 2008, when the Paladins fell to Utah in the first round. Furman, which has won five matches in a row, defeated Chattanooga, 3-0, in the title game of the SoCon tournament.

Coach Michelle Young, in her 15th season at Furman, said: “We’re thrilled for the opportunity, not only to continue our season, but to play a quality opponent from a great conference. This is the first time for all of these girls to play in the postseason and we’re really excited to achieve one of our season goals, which was to play in the NCAA Tournament.”

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Top 25 Men

Halftime-Alabama 43-39. 3-Point Goals-Alabama 6-17 (Edwards 3-4, Hale 3-6, Coleman 0-3, Obasohan 0-4), Notre Dame 7-14 (Vasturia 3-3, Jackson 2-4, Beachem 2-5, Ryan 0-2).

Fouled Out-Ingram, Taylor. ReboundsAlabama 34 (Kessens 9), Notre Dame 32 (Auguste 10). Assists-Alabama 11 (Obasohan 5), Notre Dame 12 (Jackson 6). Total Fouls-Alabama 22, Notre Dame 14. A-4,633.

No. 7 Oklahoma 65, Wisconsin 48 Norman, Okla. — Ryan Spangler had 20 points and 14 rebounds to help the Sooners beat Wiscon- Iowa 84, No. 20 Wichita St. 62 sin on Sunday.

Lake Buena Vista, Fla. WISCONSIN (4-3) — Kansas football coach Showalter 1-6 0-0 3, Hayes 5-17 8-11 — Jarrod Uthoff scored David Beaty 20, Happ 2-7 1-2 5, Koenig 3-18 0-0 9, 22 points, Adam WoodBrown 3-15 0-0 6, Thomas 0-2 0-0 0, Iverson 2-3 0-0 5, Illikainen 0-0 0-0 0. bury had 15 and Iowa beat Totals 16-68 9-13 48.

Wichita State in the sevFour other FBS pro- OKLAHOMA (4-0) enth-place game at the Spangler 7-9 4-4 20, Woodard 1-8 grams finished without 2-3 4, Cousins 6-14 0-0 14, Lattin 1-2 AdvoCare Invitational. conference victories 0-0 2, Hield 5-16 2-2 12, Odomes 0-1 in 2015, but all of those 0-0 0, Walker 2-3 0-0 4, James 1-1 1-2 WICHITA ST. (2-4) 3, McNeace 1-2 0-2 2, Buford 0-0 0-0 0-4 0-0 0, McDuffie 3-10 2-2 came outside of the 0, Manyang 2-5 0-1 4. Totals 26-61 9, Kelly Wamukota 1-1 0-0 2, Wessel 1-4 0-1 2, Baker 2-9 2-2 7, Brown 3-5 3-6 Power 5, and all of those 9-14 65.

Halftime-Oklahoma 34-19. 3-Point 10, Taylor II 2-8 0-0 6, Simon 0-2 0-0 teams won at least one Goals-Wisconsin 7-33 (Koenig 3-14, 0, Nurger 0-2 0-0 0, Morris 4-7 3-3 game in nonconference Hayes 2-8, Iverson 1-2, Showalter 1-3, 11, Hamilton 5-7 3-3 14. Totals 21-59 Brown 0-6), Oklahoma 4-12 (Spangler 13-17 61. play.

2-3, Cousins 2-4, Hield 0-2, Woodard IOWA (4-2) That’s what made KU’s 0-3). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsUthoff 9-15 2-2 22, Woodbury 4-7 46 (Hayes 11), Oklahoma 7-10 15, Clemmons 2-6 0-0 5, Gesell 4-7 rough season one for the Wisconsin 44 (Spangler 14). Assists-Wisconsin 8 5-6 14, Jok 3-9 6-6 12, Wagner 0-0 0-0 ages, as the Jayhawks (Hayes 4), Oklahoma 14 (Woodard 5). 0, Jones 1-2 0-0 3, Williams 0-0 0-0 0, not only set the futility Total Fouls-Wisconsin 17, Oklahoma Ellingson 2-2 0-0 5, Uhl 0-0 0-0 0, Baer 12. A-NA. 3-4 0-0 8. Totals 28-52 20-24 84. mark throughout college Halftime-Iowa 40-21.

3-Point Goals-Wichita St. 6-22 (Taylor II 2-4, football, but also became Hamilton 1-2, Brown 1-3, McDuffie just the second KU team No. 3 Michigan St. 77, 1-4, Baker 1-4, Nurger 0-1, Simon all-time to finish without Providence 64 0-1, Wessel 0-3), Iowa 8-18 (Baer 2-3, 2-5, Clemmons 1-1, Ellingson Anaheim, Calif. — Uthoff a victory, joining Chuck 1-1, Gesell 1-2, Jones 1-2, Jok 0-4).

Mather’s 1954 team that Bryn Forbes scored 18 Fouled Out-Wamukota. Reboundspoints, and Deyonta Da- Wichita St. 30 (Hamilton 5), Iowa 38 finished 0-10.

(Uthoff, Woodbury 7). Assists-Wichita “I understand what vis had six of his 12 points St. 11 (Baker 4), Iowa 16 (Gesell 9).

Total Fouls-Wichita St. 16, Iowa 18. in a game-ending spurt to happened this year,” Beaty said. “I know where help Michigan State rally Technical-Wichita St. Bench. A-NA. our season is. But I’m not past Providence.

No. 23 Xavier 90, discouraged. I’m excited MICHIGAN ST. (7-0) about moving forward.

Bess 0-0 0-0 0, Forbes 5-12 5-5 18, Dayton 61 1-3 3-4 5, Nairn Jr. 0-1 1-6 1, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. It’s going to be a great, Costello Valentine 5-14 5-6 17, Harris 4-10 4-4 great 2016. I’m fired up 12, Clark Jr. 1-1 0-0 3, McQuaid 2-3 — Edmond Sumner had 0-0 5, Davis 6-8 0-0 12, Goins 2-2 0-1 14 points to help Xavier about it.”

4, Wollenman 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 26-55 beat Dayton.

18-26 77.

baseball: Former KU assistant basketball coach/ current Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings’ son, Jacob, is a 25-year-old catcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

The 6-5, 215-pounder, who attended University of North Carolina, hit .275 with three homers and 32 RBIs last season for Class AA Altoona. He had a .313 on-base percentage.

Stallings was a seventh-round draft pick of the Pirates in the 2012 MLB Draft. He was selected by Cincinnati in the 42nd round after his junior year, but had pretty much made it clear he would return to UNC for his senior campaign.

Of Stallings, Baseball America’s John Perrotto said: “He doesn’t overwhelm with tools, but he has a great baseball IQ. He’s the type of guy who eventually gets to the majors, if perhaps only for a cup of coffee — and likely becomes a manager once his playing days are plays over.”

in wins over Chaminade, UCLA and Vanderbilt at last week’s Maui Invitational.

The Jayhawks’ 123 points versus Chaminade were most points in a game by a KU team in the 13-year Bill Self era and sixth most points in school history.

In addition, KU’s twogame total of 215 points (123 vs. Chaminade; 92 vs.

UCLA) were most points in consecutive games in the Self era.

KU scored 112 versus Tennessee Tech and 98 against Alcorn State for a total of 210 during the 2009-10 season. KU went 33-3 overall and 15-1 in the Big 12 that year, losing in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The two-game total of 215 was most overall back-to-back since Roy Williams’ Jayhawks scored 218 points (104 against Oklahoma State and 114 versus Colorado) in the 1996-97 season. That KU team went 34-2 overall and 15-1 in

Stallings’

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We can’t do much about what’s behind us, but we can certainly do something about what’s in front of us. And that motivation is plenty there.

We have a lot to learn from.”

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motivate this teammate, how to be a teammate, what will help us and what won’t help us. We don’t have anyone who mopes around. Everyone is so engaged and focused and wanting to make each other better all the time. That’s all we really talk about, is how to get better every single day.”

Thursday not only will mark the fourth consecutive NCAA Tourney for KU, but a victory would make it 100 in four years.

“She’s been out there for most of them,” Bechard said of Dockery.

“When you can speak to recruits or speak to anybody, ‘Hey, we’ve had kids playing in the NCAA Tournament all four years of their career here,’ I think that speaks to a program that’s becoming consistently pretty solid.”

Pretty exciting, too.

— Tom Keegan appears Sunday night on The Drive on WIBW-TV.

PROVIDENCE (6-1) Bentil 8-16 3-3 20, Dunn 8-19 3-6 21, Bullock 3-8 2-2 9, Lomomba 2-2 0-1 4, Fazekas 1-3 0-0 3, Lindsey 1-2 0-0 3, Cartwright 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 25-53 8-12 64.

Halftime-Michigan St. 34-32. 3-Point Goals-Michigan St. 7-22 (Forbes 3-8, Valentine 2-7, Clark Jr. 1-1, McQuaid 1-2, Nairn Jr. 0-1, Harris 0-3), Providence 6-15 (Dunn 2-5, Lindsey 1-1, Fazekas 1-3, Bullock 1-3, Bentil 1-3). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsMichigan St. 35 (Costello, Davis, Valentine 6), Providence 28 (Bentil 7). Assists-Michigan St. 18 (Valentine 5), Providence 15 (Dunn 7). Total Fouls-Michigan St. 18, Providence 23.

A-4,393.

XAVIER (7-0) Reynolds 4-8 3-4 11, Sumner 5-8 2-3 14, Bluiett 5-11 0-4 12, Abell 4-8 2-2 11, Davis 5-8 0-0 12, Austin Jr. 0-1 0-0 0, Farr 4-7 0-2 8, Burgess 0-0 0-0 0, London 0-1 0-0 0, Bergen 0-0 0-0 0, Stainbrook 0-0 0-0 0, Gates 0-0 2-2 2, Coker 0-0 0-0 0, O’Mara 3-5 3-4 9, Macura 3-6 4-7 11.

Totals 33-63 16-28 90.

DAYTON (5-1) Pollard 4-7 7-14 15, McElvene 0-1 0-0 0, K. Davis 2-4 1-2 5, Cooke 2-7 0-0 5, Smith 3-4 6-8 13, D. Davis 0-4 2-2 2, Miller 1-4 4-4 7, Crosby 1-3 1-2 3, Williams 3-5 0-0 6, Wehrli 0-0 0-0 0, Mikesell 2-5 0-0 5. Totals 18-44 21-32 61.

Halftime-Xavier 43-35. 3-Point Goals-Xavier 8-19 (Sumner 2-3, Davis 2-4, Bluiett 2-7, Abell 1-2, Macura 1-3), Dayton 4-16 (Smith 1-1, Cooke 1-3, Mikesell 1-3, Miller 1-3, Pollard 0-1, Williams 0-1, D. Davis 0-4). Fouled Out-Farr, McElvene, Miller. ReboundsXavier 40 (Farr 7), Dayton 26 (Smith 7).

Assists-Xavier 16 (Davis, Sumner 3), Dayton 9 (Smith 3). Total Fouls-Xavier 27, Dayton 28. A-4,633.

No. 6 Duke 85, Utah State 52 Durham, N.C. — Freshman Luke Kennard had the best game of his young career, scoring 22 points to help Duke beat No. 25 SMU 77, Utah State.

Brown 69 UTAH ST. (4-1) University Park, Texas Perkins 3-6 0-0 6, Pearre 3-5 0-0 6, J. Moore 3-10 2-2 8, Smith 4-11 2-2 — Keith Frazier scored 23 13, Jones 2-6 0-1 4, Cureton 0-0 0-2 0, Rector 2-7 2-2 6, Evans 2-9 4-4 8, Bolton points.

III 0-0 0-0 0, Taylor 0-1 1-2 1, G. Moore 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 19-57 11-15 52.

DUKE (6-1) Allen 8-15 4-4 22, Jones 2-6 0-0 6, Ingram 2-4 4-6 8, Jefferson 6-7 1-1 13, Plumlee 3-3 3-3 9, Jeter 1-1 1-2 3, Kennard 7-9 4-5 22, Thornton 1-9 0-2 2, Vrankovic 0-0 0-0 0, Obi 0-0 0-0 0, Pagliuca 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-54 17-23 85.

Halftime-Duke 38-27. 3-Point GoalsUtah St. 3-12 (Smith 3-5, Evans 0-1, Rector 0-1, G. Moore 0-1, Perkins 0-1, Pearre 0-1, J. Moore 0-2), Duke 8-15 (Kennard 4-5, Jones 2-4, Allen 2-5, Thornton 0-1). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-Utah St. 26 (Jones 5), Duke 40 (Jefferson 9). Assists-Utah St. 6 (Rector 3), Duke 13 (Allen, Ingram, Jefferson, Jeter, Thornton 2). Total Fouls-Utah St. 20, Duke 19. A-9,314.

No. 11 Arizona 68, Boise State 59 Anaheim, Calif. — Allonzo Trier and Kadeem Allen scored 13 points each.

BOISE ST. (3-4) Thompson 3-6 1-2 7, Drmic 1-12 6-6 8, Duncan 4-7 0-1 10, Hutchison 1-3 0-0 2, Webb III 7-13 3-3 17, Jorch 1-1 0-0 2, Haney 0-0 0-0 0, Alford 1-3 0-0 2, Jackson 3-6 0-0 9, Austin 0-2 2-2 2, Wacker 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 21-53 12-14 59.

ARIZONA (6-1) York 4-10 2-3 10, Allen 4-6 4-7 13, Anderson 3-8 5-6 11, Tollefsen 4-9 1-1 10, Pitts 2-5 0-0 4, Jackson-Cartwright 3-5 1-2 7, Simon 0-0 0-0 0, Trier 5-6 3-4 13, Ristic 0-1 0-0 0, Comanche 0-1 0-0 0.

Totals 25-51 16-23 68.

Halftime-Arizona 35-26. 3-Point Goals-Boise St. 5-20 (Jackson 3-6, Duncan 2-5, Austin 0-1, Alford 0-1, Webb III 0-3, Drmic 0-4), Arizona 2-8 (Allen 1-1, Tollefsen 1-2, JacksonCartwright 0-1, York 0-2, Pitts 0-2).

Fouled Out-Anderson, Duncan, Tollefsen. Rebounds-Boise St. 28 (Webb III 10), Arizona 34 (Allen, Anderson 7). Assists-Boise St. 13 (Thompson 5), Arizona 9 (Allen, York 2). Total Fouls-Boise St. 24, Arizona 20.

Technicals-Jackson, Anderson. A-NA.

Alabama 74, No. 17 Notre Dame 73 Lake Buena Vista, Fla. — Retin Obasohan scored 19 points.

ALABAMA (4-2) Taylor 1-1 1-2 3, Hale 7-14 2-3 19, Edwards 6-7 0-0 15, Ingram 2-4 0-0 4, Obasohan 8-19 3-5 19, Norris 0-1 0-0 0, Kessens 4-5 0-0 8, Coleman 1-4 0-0 2, Hall 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 31-57 6-10 74.

NOTRE DAME (4-2) Beachem 5-9 1-1 13, Auguste 6-14 4-9 16, Colson 3-7 0-0 6, Jackson 4-13 6-7 16, Vasturia 6-10 3-4 18, Torres 0-0 0-0 0, Ryan 0-2 2-2 2, Farrell 1-1 0-0 2.

Totals 25-56 16-23 73.

BROWN (1-5) Kuakumensah 6-12 0-0 13, Ju. Massey 6-8 0-0 16, Spieth 4-13 2-2 14, Blackmon 2-4 0-0 5, Ja. Massey 2-5 2-2 6, Fuller 1-2 0-0 3, Sullivan 0-0 0-0 0, Hobbie 1-5 0-0 3, Martin 0-1 0-0 0, Daugherty 3-7 0-0 9. Totals 25-57 4-4 69.

SMU (4-0) Kennedy 6-15 1-1 13, Tolbert 4-9 2-4 10, Milton 2-5 2-3 7, Brown 3-6 2-2 9, Frazier 8-14 4-5 23, Barefield 0-4 0-0 0, Foster 6-8 2-4 15, Wilfong 0-1 0-0 0.

Totals 29-62 13-19 77.

Halftime-SMU 48-37. 3-Point GoalsBrown 15-32 (Ju. Massey 4-6, Spieth 4-7, Daugherty 3-6, Fuller 1-2, Blackmon 1-2, Hobbie 1-3, Kuakumensah 1-3, Martin 0-1, Ja. Massey 0-2), SMU 6-15 (Frazier 3-6, Brown 1-2, Foster 1-2, Milton 1-3, Barefield 0-2). ReboundsBrown 27 (Kuakumensah 7), SMU 42 (Tolbert 10). Assists-Brown 19 (Spieth 5), SMU 26 (Milton 7). Total FoulsBrown 21, SMU 8. A-6,852.

Big 12 Men Kansas State 68, South Carolina St. 66 Manhattan — Justin Edwards scored 18 points, including four key free throws in the final 17 seconds, and Kansas State avoided an upset bid.

SC STATE (3-4) McCray 0-3 0-0 0, Stephens 7-13 5-5 24, Mortimer 3-6 0-0 6, Eaves 8-15 3-8 21, Palmer 2-8 2-2 7, Riley 2-3 0-0 4, Solomon 0-4 0-0 0, Pritchett 1-3 1-2 4, Radovic 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 23-57 11-17 66.

KANSAS ST. (5-1) Stokes 3-10 0-0 8, Edwards 6-11 6-6 18, Iwundu 5-8 0-2 11, Wade 6-9 0-0 12, Hurt 3-5 4-5 10, Ervin II 2-3 3-4 7, Brown 1-6 0-0 2, Budke 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 26-55 13-17 68.

Halftime-Kansas St. 36-30. 3-Point Goals-SC State 9-23 (Stephens 5-9, Eaves 2-4, Pritchett 1-3, Palmer 1-3, Mortimer 0-2, Solomon 0-2), Kansas St. 3-15 (Stokes 2-7, Iwundu 1-1, Ervin II 0-1, Wade 0-1, Brown 0-1, Budke 0-1, Edwards 0-3). Fouled Out-Mortimer.

Rebounds-SC State 28 (Palmer 7), Kansas St. 39 (Hurt 10). Assists-SC State 14 (Solomon 4), Kansas St. 19 (Edwards 6). Total Fouls-SC State 17, Kansas St. 17. A-11,781.

Big 12 Women No. 8 Texas 64, No. 4 Tennessee 53 Knoxville, Tenn. — Lashann Higgs scored 18 points, and Texas beat Tennessee to remain unbeaten.

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ROUNDUP

Palmer, Cardinals clip 49ers late ————

Broncos plow past Patriots, 30-24, in overtime The Associated Press

Cardinals 19, 49ers 13 Santa Clara, Calif. — Carson Palmer ran for a go-ahead 8-yard touchdown with 2:28 left and tumbled after spiking the ball in a telling story of his day, and Arizona squeaked by San Francisco Sunday for their fifth straight win and first road victory in the series since September 2008.

Moments earlier, Palmer fell backward as he released the ball and completed a 34-yard pass to J.J. Nelson to put Arizona on the 1.

Chandler Catanzaro Tony Avelar/AP Photo missed the extra-point try, ARIZONA QUARTERBACK CARSON PALMER SPIKES THE BALL after running for a touchdown and Blaine Gabbert and as San Francisco linebacker Corey Lemonier (96) watches during the second half. The the 49ers had one more Cardinals won, 19-13, Sunday in Santa Clara, California. chance with 2:21 left.

Arizona 3 3 7 6—19 San Francisco 0 3 10 0—13 First Quarter Ari-FG Catanzaro 26, 4:00.

Second Quarter Ari-FG Catanzaro 41, 12:43.

SF-FG Dawson 53, :00.

Third Quarter Ari-D.Johnson 1 run (Catanzaro kick), 9:58.

SF-McDonald 8 pass from Gabbert (Dawson kick), 7:34.

SF-FG Dawson 33, 1:28.

Fourth Quarter Ari-Palmer 8 run (kick failed), 2:28.

A-70,799.

SF

Ari First downs 26 17 Total Net Yards 337 368 Rushes-yards 29-70 17-67 Passing 267 301 Punt Returns 1-15 1-0 Kickoff Returns 2-47 4-85 Interceptions Ret. 1-15 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 24-40-0 25-36-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-4 2-17 Punts 4-45.8 4-41.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 7-47 13-81 Time of Possession 37:27 22:33 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Arizona, Ellington 5-24, D.Johnson 8-21, C.Johnson 12-17, Palmer 3-6, Taylor 1-2. San Francisco, Draughn 15-51, Gabbert 1-11, Patton 1-5.

PASSING-Arizona, Palmer 24-40-0271. San Francisco, Gabbert 25-36-1318.

RECEIVING-Arizona, Fitzgerald 10-66, Jo.Brown 5-99, Ellington 3-22, Nelson 2-53, D.Johnson 2-8, Floyd 1-14, Gresham 1-9. San Francisco, Boldin 8-93, McDonald 6-71, Draughn 5-35, Bell 3-67, Smith 2-51, Patton 1-1.

Broncos 30, Patriots 24, OT Denver — Tom Brady lost yet another one of his trusted targets and this time he also lost a game.

C.J. Anderson scored on a 48-yard run with 12:32 left in overtime, powering Denver past New England on a snowy Sunday night.

Watching from the cozy indoors at field level was Peyton Manning as Brock Osweiler and the Broncos (9-2) overcame an early 14-0 deficit and handed the Patriots (10-1) their first loss since 2014.

New England 7 7 0 10 0 —24 Denver 0 7 0 17 6 —30 First Quarter NE-Gronkowski 23 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 11:24.

Second Quarter NE-Chandler 9 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 10:40.

Den-Hillman 19 run (McManus kick), 2:07.

Fourth Quarter NE-Bolden 63 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 14:50.

Den-Anderson 15 run (McManus kick), 12:34.

Den-FG McManus 21, 6:08.

Den-Caldwell 4 pass from Osweiler (McManus kick), 1:09.

NE-FG Gostkowski 47, :00.

Overtime Den-Anderson 48 run, 12:32.

A-76,970.

Den

NE First downs 16 23 Total Net Yards 301 433 Rushes-yards 16-39 32-179 Passing 262 254 Punt Returns 4-21 4-24 Kickoff Returns 0-0 2-46 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 23-42-0 23-42-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-18 3-16 Punts 10-45.0 8-43.4 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-0 Penalties-Yards 5-47 6-46 Time of Possession 25:57 36:31 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-New England, Blount 9-27, Bolden 4-11, White 3-1. Denver, Anderson 15-113, Hillman 14-59, Osweiler 2-4, Thompson 1-3.

PASSING-New England, Brady 23-420-280. Denver, Osweiler 23-42-1-270.

RECEIVING-New England, Gronkowski 6-88, Chandler 5-58, Bolden 4-84, LaFell 4-36, White 2-5, Martin 1-8, Cleveland 1-1. Denver, Sanders 6-113, Daniels 5-48, Anderson 4-40, V.Davis 2-10, Caldwell 2-8, Thomas 1-36, Fowler 1-8, Latimer 1-7, Hillman 1-0.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-Denver, McManus 47 (WR).

Texans 24, Saints 6 Houston — Brian Hoyer threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns and the Texans held Drew Brees and New Orleans without a touchdown for the first time in 10 years.

The Texans (6-5) have

won four games in a row Atlanta (6-5) has lost for the first time since win- five of its past six, includning six straight in 2012. ing four straight, and is in danger of becoming one New Orleans 0 6 0 0— 6 of the few teams in NFL Houston 14 0 10 0—24 First Quarter history to start 5-0 and Hou-Griffin 10 pass from Hoyer miss the playoffs.

(Novak kick), 6:57.

Hou-Shorts III 3 pass from Hoyer (Novak kick), 1:29.

Second Quarter NO-FG Forbath 30, 6:31.

NO-FG Forbath 57, 1:12.

Third Quarter Hou-Blue 8 run (Novak kick), 11:28.

Hou-FG Novak 34, 6:05.

A-71,778.

Hou

NO First downs 14 23 Total Net Yards 268 362 Rushes-yards 10-50 38-167 Passing 218 195 Punt Returns 1-12 4-31 Kickoff Returns 2-40 2-52 Interceptions Ret. 1-24 1-50 Comp-Att-Int 25-44-1 21-27-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-10 1-10 Punts 6-46.8 4-47.3 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-0 Penalties-Yards 10-82 6-40 Time of Possession 23:37 36:23 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-New Orleans, Ingram 9-52, Spiller 1-(minus 2). Houston, Blue 16-77, Hunt 3-27, Grimes 7-25, Polk 6-21, Shorts III 3-20, Hoyer 3-(minus 3).

PASSING-New Orleans, Brees 25-441-228. Houston, Hoyer 21-27-1-205.

RECEIVING-New Orleans, Ingram 6-45, Cooks 5-35, Watson 4-53, Snead 4-50, Colston 3-38, Spiller 2-8, Graham 1-(minus 1). Houston, Hopkins 5-36, Griffin 4-72, Washington 3-43, Shorts III 3-18, Fiedorowicz 2-20, Grimes 1-8, Polk 1-6, Blue 1-4, Hunt 1-(minus 2).

Bengals 31, Rams 7 Cincinnati — Andy Dalton threw three touchdown passes — two of them to A.J. Green — and the Bengals ended their brief slide.

After dropping a pair of prime-time games, the Bengals (9-2) were back in sync against a team that struggles to score.

The Bengals’ 31 points equaled the second-most against St. Louis this season.

St. Louis 0 7 0 0— 7 Cincinnati 7 10 14 0—31 First Quarter Cin-Green 10 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 9:18.

Second Quarter Cin-FG Nugent 21, 10:10.

StL-Austin 5 run (Hocker kick), 8:29.

Cin-Eifert 22 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 3:27.

Third Quarter Cin-Green 18 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 7:01.

Cin-Hall 19 interception return (Nugent kick), 5:20.

A-61,022.

Cin

StL First downs 19 19 Total Net Yards 345 376 Rushes-yards 17-94 31-140 Passing 251 236 Punt Returns 3-22 2-16 Kickoff Returns 2-46 0-0 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 3-29 Comp-Att-Int 36-53-3 21-28-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-8 0-0 Punts 5-45.0 4-48.3 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 7-45 3-35 Time of Possession 29:53 30:07 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-St. Louis, Austin 4-63, Gurley 9-19, Cunningham 2-12, Foles 1-2, Mason 1-(minus 2). Cincinnati, Hill 16-86, M.Jones 1-30, Bernard 10-16, Burkhead 2-4, Dalton 2-4.

PASSING-St. Louis, Mannion 6-70-31, Foles 30-46-3-228. Cincinnati, Dalton 20-27-1-233, McCarron 1-1-0-3.

RECEIVING-St. Louis, Mason 7-37, Britt 6-63, Austin 6-33, Cook 4-58, Kendricks 3-17, Marquez 3-13, Welker 2-12, Quick 2-8, Gurley 1-11, Cunningham 1-5, Harkey 1-2. Cincinnati, Green 6-61, Eifert 3-40, M.Jones 3-25, Bernard 2-51, Hewitt 2-29, Burkhead 2-4, Hill 1-14, Sanu 1-8, Kroft 1-4.

Vikings 20, Falcons 10 Atlanta — Adrian Peterson ran for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns, Matt Ryan threw two more interceptions for the Vikings.

Bouncing back from a 30-13 loss to Green Bay, Minnesota (8-3) jumped ahead on Peterson’s 1-yard run in the opening quarter, and clinched it when he got loose on a 35-yard scamper down the sideline with 4:15 remaining in the game.

Minnesota 7 0 3 10—20 Atlanta 0 3 0 7—10 First Quarter Min-Peterson 1 run (Walsh kick), 3:42.

Second Quarter Atl-FG Graham 31, 6:13.

Third Quarter Min-FG Walsh 29, 1:49.

Fourth Quarter Min-FG Walsh 39, 6:24.

Min-Peterson 35 run (Walsh kick), 4:15.

Atl-Williams 1 pass from Ryan (Graham kick), 1:28.

A-70,610.

Atl

Min First downs 24 22 Total Net Yards 365 329 Rushes-yards 39-191 24-116 Passing 174 213 Punt Returns 2-3 2-17 Kickoff Returns 0-0 1-44 Interceptions Ret. 2-(-2) 1-0 Comp-Att-Int 20-28-1 22-31-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 2-17 Punts 2-47.5 2-49.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 9-53 6-78 Time of Possession 33:28 26:32 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Minnesota, Peterson 29-158, McKinnon 5-33, Asiata 1-3, Bridgewater 4-(minus 3). Atlanta, Coleman 18-110, Ward 5-7, Ryan 1-(minus 1).

PASSING-Minnesota, Bridgewater 20-28-1-174. Atlanta, Ryan 22-31-2230.

RECEIVING-Minnesota, Rudolph 7-53, Diggs 4-31, Asiata 3-17, Peterson 2-29, Wright 2-13, Ellison 1-23, Line 1-8. Atlanta, White 6-60, Tamme 5-69, Jones 5-56, Williams 3-16, Hardy 2-21, Ward 1-8.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-Minnesota, Walsh 51 (WL).

Colts 25, Buccaneers 12 Indianapolis — Matt Hasselbeck threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns and Adam Vinatieri made four more field goals for the Colts.

Tampa Bay 3 9 0 0—12 Indianapolis 3 3 13 6—25 First Quarter Ind-FG Vinatieri 49, 8:13.

TB-FG Barth 38, 2:50.

Second Quarter Ind-FG Vinatieri 27, 12:44.

TB-FG Barth 30, 5:38.

TB-Brate 20 pass from Winston (kick failed), 1:54.

Third Quarter Ind-FG Vinatieri 26, 10:01.

Ind-Hilton 19 pass from Hasselbeck (Vinatieri kick), 7:22.

Ind-FG Vinatieri 44, 1:02.

Fourth Quarter Ind-Hilton 3 pass from Hasselbeck (kick failed), 5:53.

A-65,696.

Ind

TB First downs 21 23 Total Net Yards 344 336 Rushes-yards 21-132 26-27 Passing 212 309 Punt Returns 1-7 1-20 Kickoff Returns 0-0 4-84 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-1 Comp-Att-Int 20-36-1 26-42-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 5-33 3-6 Punts 3-47.3 3-52.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 12-95 6-45 Time of Possession 27:35 32:25 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Tampa Bay, Martin 14-97, Winston 3-27, Sims 4-8. Indianapolis, Gore 19-24, Bradshaw 4-6, Hasselbeck 3-(minus 3).

PASSING-Tampa Bay, Winston 20-36-1-245. Indianapolis, Hasselbeck 26-42-0-315.

RECEIVING-Tampa Bay, Evans 5-64, Brate 5-53, Jackson 4-76, Sims 3-31, Humphries 2-20, Martin 1-1.

Indianapolis, Moncrief 8-114, Hilton 6-95, Fleener 3-27, Bradshaw 3-20, Allen 2-19, Gore 2-13, Johnson 1-22, Doyle 1-5.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-Tampa Bay, Barth 54 (WL).

Jets 38, Dolphins 20 East Rutherford, N.J. — Ryan Fitzpatrick threw four touchdown passes, two to Brandon Marshall, and the Jets gained some traction in the AFC wildcard race.

Fitzpatrick also connected with rookie Devin Smith and Eric Decker in New York’s fourth win in the last five meetings with Miami. The Jets (65) had lost four of their last five overall.

Miami 0 0 7 13—20 N.Y. Jets 7 7 7 17—38 First Quarter NYJ-Marshall 17 pass from Fitzpatrick (Bullock kick), 1:53.

Second Quarter NYJ-D.Smith 16 pass from Fitzpatrick (Bullock kick), :08.

Third Quarter NYJ-Decker 2 pass from Fitzpatrick (Bullock kick), 8:47.

Mia-Landry 5 pass from Tannehill (Franks kick), 2:30.

Fourth Quarter NYJ-Marshall 3 pass from Fitzpatrick (Bullock kick), 12:05.

NYJ-Ivory 31 run (Bullock kick), 9:29.

Mia-Jennings 5 pass from Tannehill (Franks kick), 4:51.

NYJ-FG Bullock 41, 2:43.

Mia-Parker 33 pass from Tannehill (kick failed), :05.

A-78,160.

NYJ

Mia First downs 20 24 Total Net Yards 333 411 Rushes-yards 9-12 34-137 Passing 321 274 Punt Returns 4-47 6-96 Kickoff Returns 4-92 1-11 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-21 Comp-Att-Int 33-58-1 22-37-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-30 1-3 Punts 8-45.0 5-46.8 Fumbles-Lost 4-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards 6-45 6-40 Time of Possession 28:44 31:16 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Miami, Ajayi 3-6, Landry 1-4, Miller 5-2. N.Y. Jets, Ivory 21-87, Powell 6-28, Fitzpatrick 5-21, Ridley 2-1.

PASSING-Miami, Tannehill 33-58-1351. N.Y. Jets, Fitzpatrick 22-37-0-277.

RECEIVING-Miami, Landry 13-165, Parker 4-80, Ajayi 4-52, Miller 3-11, Cameron 2-13, Stills 2-12, D.Williams 2-10, Jennings 2-9, Sims 1-(minus 1).

N.Y. Jets, Marshall 9-131, Decker 5-62, D.Smith 2-33, Enunwa 2-29, Ivory 2-15, Powell 2-7.

Washington 20, Giants 14 Landover, Md. — Kirk Cousins threw a 63-yard touchdown pass to DeSean Jackson and scored on a quarterback sneak, Washington intercepted Eli Manning three times, and Washington pulled into a tie for the NFC East lead.

N.Y. Giants 0 0 0 14—14 Washington 0 17 0 3—20 Second Quarter Was-FG Hopkins 41, 12:23.

Was-Jackson 63 pass from Cousins (Hopkins kick), 10:18.

Was-Cousins 1 run (Hopkins kick), 1:45.

Fourth Quarter Was-FG Hopkins 33, 11:36.

NYG-Randle 40 pass from Manning (Brown kick), 10:10.

NYG-Beckham Jr. 21 pass from Manning (Brown kick), 4:57.

A-77,367.

NYG Was First downs 17 18 Total Net Yards 332 407 Rushes-yards 13-33 37-105 Passing 299 302 Punt Returns 4-14 3-26 Kickoff Returns 1-19 3-58 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 3-13 Comp-Att-Int 26-51-3 20-29-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-22 0-0 Punts 7-50.4 6-44.7 Fumbles-Lost 3-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 4-35 7-80 Time of Possession 24:00 36:00 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-N.Y. Giants, Vereen 2-15, Jennings 6-14, Darkwa 2-2, Williams 2-1, D.Harris 1-1. Washington, Morris 23-78, Jones 8-19, Thompson 2-7, Cousins 4-1.

PASSING-N.Y. Giants, Manning 26-51-3-321. Washington, Cousins 20-29-0-302.

RECEIVING-N.Y. Giants, Beckham Jr. 9-142, Tye 6-74, Vereen 4-21, D.Harris 2-28, Jennings 2-14, Randle 1-36, Nicks 1-4, Cunningham 1-2. Washington, Reed 8-98, Garcon 3-35, Jackson 2-66, Crowder 2-12, Jones 1-45, Grant 1-19, Morris 1-12, Thompson 1-9, Carrier 1-6.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-Washington, Hopkins 51 (BK).

Raiders 24, Titans 21 Nashville, Tenn. — Derek Carr threw a 12yard touchdown pass to Seth Roberts with 1:21 left, and Oakland ended a three-game losing streak.

The Raiders (5-6) handed the Titans (29) their ninth loss in 10 games. Tennessee had taken a 21-17 lead and thought they had a gamesaving play when safety Michael Griffin broke up a pass in the end zone on fourth down. But officials flagged B.W. Webb for holding on the other side of the field.

Oakland 7 3 7 7—24 Tennessee 6 0 8 7—21 First Quarter Ten-Stevens 20 pass from Mariota (kick blocked), 5:53.

Oak-Crabtree 7 pass from Carr (Janikowski kick), 1:34.

Second Quarter Oak-FG Janikowski 24, 1:01.

Third Quarter Oak-Roberts 10 pass from Carr (Janikowski kick), 10:45.

Ten-Douglas 13 pass from Mariota (Green-Beckham pass from Mariota), 6:22.

Fourth Quarter Ten-Fowler 1 pass from Mariota (Succop kick), 4:41.

Oak-Roberts 12 pass from Carr (Janikowski kick), 1:21.

A-58,075.

Ten

Oak First downs 22 19 Total Net Yards 407 249 Rushes-yards 30-84 18-44 Passing 323 205 Punt Returns 4-49 1-5 Kickoff Returns 4-91 1-31 Interceptions Ret. 2-7 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 24-38-0 17-37-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-7 2-13 Punts 4-42.3 6-47.8 Fumbles-Lost 3-2 0-0 Penalties-Yards 11-94 4-25 Time of Possession 34:55 25:05 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Oakland, Murray 22-59, Olawale 2-17, Carr 4-5, Helu Jr. 2-3.

Tennessee, Andrews 11-32, Cobb 3-8, Mariota 1-7, Fowler 1-1, Wright 2-(minus 4).

PASSING-Oakland, McGloin 0-1-0-0, Carr 24-37-0-330. Tennessee, Mariota 17-37-2-218.

RECEIVING-Oakland, Cooper 7-115, Roberts 6-113, Crabtree 4-19, Rivera 2-28, Murray 1-23, Walford 1-14, A.Holmes 1-9, Reece 1-7, L.Smith 1-2.

Tennessee, Walker 6-91, Douglas 3-29, Fasano 2-22, Wright 2-19, GreenBeckham 1-22, Stevens 1-20, Andrews 1-14, Fowler 1-1.

Chargers 31, Jaguars 25 Jacksonville, Fla. — Philip Rivers threw four touchdown passes, two to Antonio Gates, and the Chargers ended a sixgame losing streak.

San Diego 0 21 3 7—31 Jacksonville 6 3 3 13—25 First Quarter Jax-FG Myers 22, 10:39.

Jax-FG Myers 51, 4:43.

Second Quarter SD-Inman 2 pass from Rivers (Lambo kick), 14:21.

Jax-FG Myers 27, 7:04.

SD-Gates 9 pass from Rivers (Lambo kick), 1:50.

SD-Gates 12 pass from Rivers (Lambo kick), :45.

Third Quarter Jax-FG Myers 28, 10:03.

SD-FG Lambo 28, 1:02.

Fourth Quarter Jax-Thomas 21 pass from Bortles (Myers kick), 10:58.

SD-S.Johnson 5 pass from Rivers (Lambo kick), 4:45.

Jax-A.Robinson 8 pass from Bortles (kick failed), 1:21.

A-59,477.

Jax

SD First downs 24 20 Total Net Yards 369 420 Rushes-yards 26-79 19-102 Passing 290 318 Punt Returns 2-33 3-28 Kickoff Returns 1-13 0-0 Interceptions Ret. 1-11 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 29-43-0 30-49-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-10 2-11 Punts 6-41.2 3-41.3 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 8-70 6-35 Time of Possession 31:24 28:36 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-San Diego, Gordon 14-60, Rivers 5-9, Woodhead 4-8, Brown 3-2.

Jacksonville, Yeldon 9-36, Bortles 6-33, D.Robinson 3-23, Lee 1-10.

PASSING-San Diego, Rivers 29-43-0300. Jacksonville, Bortles 30-49-1-329.

RECEIVING-San Diego, S.Johnson 7-92, Woodhead 6-39, Inman 5-65, Gordon 5-20, Gates 4-53, Green 1-19, Floyd 1-12.

Jacksonville, Thomas 9-116, A.Robinson 5-56, Yeldon 4-46, Hurns 4-42, Greene 3-17, Lewis 1-24, Harbor 1-12, D.Robinson 1-9, Walters 1-4, Lee 1-3.

Seahawks 39, Steelers 30 Seattle — Russell Wilson threw a career-high five touchdown passes, including two TDs to Doug Baldwin in the final 8:12.

Pittsburgh 3 15 3 9—30 Seattle 0 14 6 19—39 First Quarter Pit-FG Boswell 44, 5:32.

Second Quarter Sea-Baldwin 16 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 12:18.

Pit-Bryant 11 run (Boswell kick), 8:39.

Sea-Kearse 12 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 2:10.

Pit-D.Williams 6 run (James pass from Roethlisberger), :56.

Third Quarter Pit-FG Boswell 25, 5:51.

Sea-Rawls 1 run (kick blocked), 3:00.

Fourth Quarter Sea-Kearse 9 pass from Wilson (pass failed), 12:17.

Pit-Wheaton 69 pass from Roethlisberger (pass failed), 11:40.

Sea-Baldwin 30 pass from Wilson (run failed), 8:12.

Pit-FG Boswell 22, 3:00.

Sea-Baldwin 80 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 2:01.

A-69,055.

Pit Sea First downs 26 21 Total Net Yards 538 436 Rushes-yards 14-58 27-100 Passing 480 336 Punt Returns 2-17 0-0 Kickoff Returns 4-118 5-148 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 4-82 Comp-Att-Int 37-59-4 21-30-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-10 2-9 Punts 2-39.5 6-42.5 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-0 Penalties-Yards 6-65 8-76 Time of Possession 32:00 28:00 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Pittsburgh, D.Williams 8-29, Roethlisberger 5-18, Bryant 1-11.

Seattle, Rawls 21-81, Wilson 4-14, F.Jackson 1-4, Coleman 1-1.

PASSING-Pittsburgh, L.Jones 1-4-234, Roethlisberger 36-55-2-456. Seattle, Wilson 21-30-0-345.

RECEIVING-Pittsburgh, Wheaton 9-201, D.Williams 7-88, Brown 6-51, Bryant 5-69, Miller 5-45, Johnson 2-16, James 1-8, Nix 1-6, Spaeth 1-6. Seattle, Baldwin 6-145, Graham 4-75, Kearse 4-47, Lockett 3-38, F.Jackson 2-7, K.Smith 1-21, Willson 1-12.

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to worry about? The head-to-head tiebreaker over the Bills.

“We made it tough on ourselves,” Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor said, “but we’ve just got to take it week by week, day by day. Maintain a hungry attitude.”

Jeremy Maclin had nine receptions for 160 yards and a touchdown for Kansas City (6-5).

Travis Kelce also caught a touchdown pass, while Cairo Santos hit three field goals.

The Bills (5-6) had a chance for a tying touchdown Sunday when they took over at their own 10 with 3:25 left. But after picking up a quick first down, Taylor was knocked out of bounds short of the marker on fourth-and-9 with 2:16 left, allowing the Chiefs to put the game away.

Taylor had 291 yards passing and three touchdowns, but he was mostly held in check in the second half. So was Sammie Watkins, who had all six catches for 158 yards and his two touchdowns over the first 30 minutes.

“We didn’t get the job done,” Watkins said.

“We’ve got to put the nail in the coffin when we play great teams like this. You give them a chance and let them live, they start making plays — their defense starts making plays. We’ve got to put them away.”

Both teams sustained a rash of injuries as rain lashed Arrowhead Stadium all afternoon.

All-Pro linebacker Justin Houston was tripped by his Chiefs teammate in the first half and did not return with a knee injury. Left tackle Eric Fisher hurt his neck while center Mitch Morse sustained a concussion, and neither made it back onto the field.

Reid said the extent of all of them would not be known until Monday.

Bills running back Karlos Williams hurt his shoulder, while defensive lineman Alex Carrington — starting with Mario Williams and Kyle Williams out — was carted off with a right knee injury.

The first half amounted to a showcase for Taylor and Watkins.

They connected for a 48-yard reception on the game’s opening drive to set up Dan Carpenter’s 27-yard field goal. Then, two series later, Watkins ran away from coverage for a 28-yard touchdown reception that gave Buffalo a 10-0 lead.

Watkins added a 33yard reception later in the first half, shucking Chiefs safety Ron Parker in the process, to set up his own 21-yard touchdown reception over Sean Smith’s flailing arms.

SUMMARY Buffalo 10 6 6 0—22 Kansas City 0 14 10 6—30 First Quarter Buf-FG Carpenter 27, 11:53.

Buf-Watkins 28 pass from Taylor (Carpenter kick), 1:04.

Second Quarter KC-Ware 3 run (Santos kick), 6:57.

Buf-Watkins 21 pass from Taylor (kick failed), 2:29.

KC-Maclin 41 pass from A.Smith (Santos kick), 1:48.

Third Quarter KC-Kelce 15 pass from A.Smith (Santos kick), 11:15.

KC-FG Santos 49, 8:07.

Buf-McCoy 10 pass from Taylor (pass failed), 3:11.

Fourth Quarter KC-FG Santos 38, 13:00.

KC-FG Santos 37, 3:30.

A-72,493.

KC

Buf First downs 25 21 Total Net Yards 415 413 Rushes-yards 28-129 27-158 Passing 286 255 Punt Returns 1-5 0-0 Kickoff Returns 7-164 4-106 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 21-38-0 19-30-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-5 1-0 Punts 3-39.7 3-39.0 Fumbles-Lost 3-2 0-0 Penalties-Yards 9-91 8-58 Time of Possession 30:32 29:28 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Buffalo, McCoy 19-70, Taylor 5-46, Dixon 2-8, Ka.Williams 2-5. Kansas City, Ware 19-114, A.Smith 6-35, A.Wilson 1-8, Davis 1-1.

PASSING-Buffalo, Taylor 21-38-0-291.

Kansas City, A.Smith 19-30-0-255.

RECEIVING-Buffalo, Watkins 6-158, Clay 5-31, Hogan 3-34, McCoy 3-31, Woods 3-25, Felton 1-12. Kansas City, Maclin 9-160, Kelce 4-69, A.Wilson 3-25, Ware 3-1.

MISSED FIELD GOALS-Kansas City, Santos 54.

SPORTS

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How former Jayhawks fared

Pacers 107, Lakers 103 Los Angeles — Kobe Bryant scored 13 points on 4-of-20 shooting Sunday after declaring he will retire at the end of the season, and Indiana hung on to send his Los Angeles Lakers to their sixth consecutive defeat.

Paul George scored the Pacers’ final 11 points in the last 1:27, finishing with 39 as Indiana opened a four-game West Coast road trip with its fifth straight victory despite blowing all but one point of a 22-point lead.

Cole Aldrich, L.A. Clippers Did not play (coach’s decision) Tarik Black, L.A. Lakers Did not play (coach’s decision) Mario Chalmers, Memphis Min: 15. Pts: 5.

Reb: 3. Ast: 2.

Joel Embiid, Philadelphia Did not play, inactive

INDIANA (107) Miles 3-13 1-2 9, George 10-21 14-17 39, Mahinmi 2-3 4-6 8, G.Hill 4-11 2-3 11, Ellis 5-7 4-4 15, J.Hill 3-8 0-0 6, Stuckey 3-11 5-5 11, Allen 3-6 0-0 6, Budinger 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 34-83 30-37 107.

L.A. LAKERS (103) Clarkson 8-15 4-4 22, Randle 4-11 3-4 11, Hibbert 2-3 4-6 8, Russell 4-11 0-0 8, Bryant 4-20 3-4 13, World Peace 2-10 2-2 7, N.Young 8-17 0-2 22, Nance Jr. 2-7 0-0 4, Bass 4-5 0-0 8. Totals 38-99 16-22 103.

Indiana 28 20 32 27—107 L.A. Lakers 12 23 30 38—103 3-Point Goals-Indiana 9-27 (George 5-10, Miles 2-9, Ellis 1-2, G.Hill 1-4, Budinger 0-1, Stuckey 0-1), L.A. Lakers 11-33 (N.Young 6-14, Clarkson 2-4, Bryant 2-7, World Peace 1-4, Russell 0-4). Fouled Out-World Peace.

Rebounds-Indiana 59 (Mahinmi, J.Hill 10), L.A. Lakers 64 (Randle 12). AssistsIndiana 17 (Ellis 6), L.A. Lakers 17 (Clarkson 6). Total Fouls-Indiana 18, L.A. Lakers 27. Technicals-N.Young, L.A. Lakers defensive three second.

A-18,997 (18,997).

Grizzlies 92, 76ers 84 Memphis, Tenn. — Zach Randolph had 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead Memphis to a victory over Philadelphia, sending the 76ers to their record-tying 18th straight loss to start the season.

The Sixers have lost an NBA-record 28 consecutive games dating to last season and at 0-18 matched the New Jersey Nets’ start in 2009-10.

PHILADELPHIA (84) Covington 5-9 0-0 12, Grant 3-9 4-5 11, Okafor 3-11 3-4 9, Canaan 5-15 2-2 16, Sampson 4-4 0-0 9, Thompson 5-11 0-0 12, McConnell 3-5 0-1 7, Stauskas 2-6 0-0 5, Holmes 0-3 0-0 0, Pressey 0-4 3-4 3. Totals 30-77 12-16 84.

MEMPHIS (92) Je.Green 4-10 4-4 13, Randolph 6-17 5-6 17, Gasol 4-8 1-2 9, Conley 6-14 7-8 20, Allen 4-8 0-1 8, Ja.Green 1-3 0-0 2, Lee 1-2 1-1 3, Barnes 5-10 2-5 13, Chalmers 2-5 0-0 5, Carter 1-4 0-0 2.

Totals 34-81 20-27 92.

Philadelphia 13 18 36 17—84 Memphis 21 16 27 28—92 3-Point Goals-Philadelphia 12-36 (Canaan 4-12, Covington 2-4, Thompson 2-7, McConnell 1-1, Sampson 1-1, Stauskas 1-3, Grant 1-4, Holmes 0-1, Okafor 0-1, Pressey 0-2), Memphis 4-13 (Chalmers 1-1, Conley 1-2, Barnes 1-4, Je.Green 1-4, Carter 0-1, Ja.Green 0-1). Fouled OutNone. Rebounds-Philadelphia 47 (Okafor 13), Memphis 58 (Gasol 12).

Assists-Philadelphia 23 (McConnell 6), Memphis 19 (Conley, Barnes 5).

Total Fouls-Philadelphia 29, Memphis 18. Technicals-Philadelphia defensive three second. A-15,322 (18,119).

Clippers 107, Timberwolves 99 Los Angeles — Blake Griffin scored 12 of his 26 points in the final 6:32 to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a victory over Minnesota.

Griffin also had eight rebounds and seven assists, Chris Paul added 20 points and nine assists, and J.J. Redick added 18 points for the Clippers.

MINNESOTA (99) Wiggins 7-15 5-7 21, Garnett 0-5 0-0 0, Towns 8-13 0-2 17, LaVine 6-15 3-3 18, Martin 1-5 0-0 2, Payne 0-4 0-0 0, Dieng 5-7 4-4 14, Muhammad 2-6 2-2 6, Miller 4-7 3-3 11, Prince 0-1 0-0 0, Bjelica 4-4 0-0 10. Totals 37-82 17-21 99.

Marcus Morris, Detroit Min: 35. Pts: 7.

Reb: 3. Ast: 2.

Markieff Morris, Phoenix Min: 23. Pts: 7.

Reb: 8. Ast: 2.

Paul Pierce, L.A. Clippers Min: 10. Pts: 10.

Reb: 1. Ast: 0.

Thomas Robinson, Brooklyn Min: 12. Pts: 2.

Reb: 7. Ast: 0.

Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota Min: 38. Pts: 21.

Reb: 2. Ast: 2.

L.A. CLIPPERS (107) Mbah a Moute 2-6 1-2 7, Griffin 9-16 7-9 26, Jordan 3-3 3-12 9, Paul 7-12 6-6 20, Redick 7-12 2-2 18, Johnson 0-0 0-0 0, Crawford 0-4 0-0 0, Rivers 2-5 0-0 4, Smith 2-3 0-0 4, Stephenson 3-6 2-2 9, Pierce 4-8 0-0 10. Totals 39-75 21-33 107.

Minnesota 19 18 24 38— 99 L.A. Clippers 23 25 23 36—107 3-Point Goals-Minnesota 8-16 (LaVine 3-5, Bjelica 2-2, Wiggins 2-4, Towns 1-2, Payne 0-1, Muhammad 0-2), L.A. Clippers 8-22 (Mbah a Moute 2-3, Pierce 2-6, Redick 2-6, Stephenson 1-1, Griffin 1-1, Paul 0-1, Crawford 0-2, Rivers 0-2). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-Minnesota 50 (Dieng 10), L.A. Clippers 47 (Jordan 9). AssistsMinnesota 21 (LaVine 7), L.A. Clippers 24 (Paul 9). Total Fouls-Minnesota 27, L.A. Clippers 21. TechnicalsMinnesota Coach Mitchell, Minnesota defensive three second, Jordan, L.A. Clippers defensive three second.

A-19,060 (19,060).

Rockets 116, Knicks 111, OT New York — Trevor Ariza hit the tiebreaking three-pointer with 1:14 left in overtime, and Marcus Thornton made two free throws with less than a second left.

HOUSTON (116) Ariza 7-11 0-0 16, Capela 7-11 4-8 18, Howard 6-14 2-5 14, Beverley 2-5 3-3 7, Harden 10-28 6-10 26, Jones 2-8 3-4 8, Terry 2-4 1-2 7, McDaniels 0-2 0-0 0, Thornton 6-11 4-4 18, Brewer 1-1 0-0 2.

Totals 43-95 23-36 116.

NEW YORK (111) Thomas 6-10 2-2 15, Porzingis 8-13 4-4 20, Lopez 0-1 0-0 0, Calderon 2-7 2-2 7, Afflalo 13-19 3-4 31, Seraphin 7-10 0-0 14, Williams 4-5 3-3 12, Galloway 2-9 0-0 4, Early 0-1 0-0 0, Grant 3-3 0-0 7, O’Quinn 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 45-78 15-17 111.

Houston 21 20 28 32 15—116 New York 25 29 23 24 10—111 3-Point Goals-Houston 7-25 (Terry 2-4, Ariza 2-4, Thornton 2-5, Jones 1-3, Beverley 0-2, Harden 0-7), New York 6-18 (Afflalo 2-4, Williams 1-1, Grant 1-1, Thomas 1-2, Calderon 1-4, Porzingis 0-1, Early 0-1, Galloway 0-4).

Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Houston 50 (Capela 11), New York 50 (Porzingis 13). Assists-Houston 16 (Harden 9), New York 22 (Calderon, Afflalo, Seraphin, Galloway 4). Total FoulsHouston 19, New York 24. A-19,812 (19,763).

Hornets 87, Bucks 82 Charlotte, N.C. — Kemba Walker scored 22 points, and Charlotte overcame the loss of center Al Jefferson to hold off Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE (82) Middleton 7-18 1-1 19, Antetokounmpo 4-5 0-0 8, Monroe 7-15 3-5 17, Bayless 4-14 1-2 11, Mayo 5-13 0-2 12, Carter-Williams 1-3 1-2 3, Parker 4-10 2-2 10, Henson 1-3 0-0 2, Ennis 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 33-82 8-14 82.

CHARLOTTE (87) Hairston 1-3 0-0 3, Williams 4-10 1-1 12, Jefferson 0-1 1-2 1, Walker 7-13 5-6 22, Batum 4-13 4-5 15, Lamb 5-10 1-2 14, Zeller 1-3 0-0 2, Kaminsky 2-8 0-0 4, Lin 1-4 4-4 7, Hawes 1-4 2-2 5, Hansbrough 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 27-70 18-22 87.

Milwaukee 28 9 22 23—82 Charlotte 22 23 20 22—87 3-Point Goals-Milwaukee 8-28 (Middleton 4-9, Mayo 2-8, Bayless 2-9, Ennis 0-1, Carter-Williams 0-1), Charlotte 15-31 (Walker 3-4, Lamb 3-6, Williams 3-7, Batum 3-8, Hawes 1-1, Lin 1-1, Hairston 1-1, Zeller 0-1, Kaminsky 0-2). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsMilwaukee 57 (Monroe 10), Charlotte 45 (Lamb 9). Assists-Milwaukee 25 (Middleton, Bayless 6), Charlotte 20 (Batum 5). Total Fouls-Milwaukee 24, Charlotte 16. Technicals-Milwaukee delay of game, Milwaukee defensive three second 2. A-14,224 (19,077).

Nets 87, Pistons 83 New York — Thaddeus Young had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Brooklyn beat Detroit.

DETROIT (83) Morris 3-10 0-0 7, Ilyasova 4-9 0-0 8, Drummond 9-19 2-11 20, Jackson 4-20 0-0 8, Caldwell-Pope 6-17 7-10 21, Tolliver 0-6 0-0 0, S.Johnson 4-10 0-0 10, Blake 3-5 0-0 7, Baynes 1-5 0-0 2. Totals 34-101 9-21 83.

BROOKLYN (87) J.Johnson 4-10 4-4 13, Young 9-12 1-2 19, Lopez 6-18 3-5 15, Jack 4-9 2-2 11, Hollis-Jefferson 0-4 2-2 2, Bargnani 0-1 0-0 0, Bogdanovic 2-6 0-0 4, Robinson 1-4 0-0 2, Larkin 4-10 0-0 9, Ellington 5-7 1-1 12, Karasev 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-81 13-16 87.

Detroit 22 19 26 16—83 Brooklyn 18 17 24 28—87 3-Point Goals-Detroit 6-24 (S.Johnson 2-3, Caldwell-Pope 2-5, Blake 1-2, Morris 1-3, Ilyasova 0-1, Baynes 0-1, Jackson 0-4, Tolliver 0-5), Brooklyn 4-12 (Ellington 1-1, Jack 1-2, Larkin 1-3, J.Johnson 1-4, Bogdanovic 0-2). Fouled Out-Lopez. ReboundsDetroit 69 (Drummond 18), Brooklyn 59 (Young 10). Assists-Detroit 19 (Jackson 9), Brooklyn 15 (Lopez 5).

Total Fouls-Detroit 15, Brooklyn 16.

A-12,823 (17,732).

Magic 110, Celtics 91 Orlando, Fla. — Victor Oladipo scored 19 points to help Orlando beat Boston.

BOSTON (91) Crowder 5-11 2-3 12, Johnson 3-6 2-2 8, Sullinger 1-7 1-2 3, Thomas 7-18 5-5 20, Bradley 7-15 1-2 17, Turner 1-7 0-0 2, Jerebko 3-5 0-0 7, Lee 5-6 1-3 11, Hunter 0-2 0-0 0, Olynyk 1-5 0-0 3, Rozier 3-5 1-1 7, Young 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 36-88 14-20 91.

ORLANDO (110) Harris 7-13 1-3 15, Frye 2-4 0-0 6, Vucevic 9-19 0-0 18, Payton 2-12 2-4 6, Fournier 4-9 1-1 9, Nicholson 6-9 0-0 14, Oladipo 5-12 7-8 19, Smith 3-5 0-0 6, Napier 2-3 0-0 5, Gordon 5-7 0-0 12, Marble 0-0 0-0 0, Hezonja 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 45-93 11-16 110.

Boston 20 25 22 24— 91 Orlando 21 32 31 26—110 3-Point Goals-Boston 5-27 (Bradley 2-7, Jerebko 1-2, Olynyk 1-3, Thomas 1-6, Young 0-1, Turner 0-1, Hunter 0-2, Crowder 0-5), Orlando 9-25 (Gordon 2-3, Frye 2-4, Nicholson 2-4, Oladipo 2-6, Napier 1-2, Fournier 0-3, Harris 0-3). Fouled Out-Vucevic. ReboundsBoston 47 (Sullinger 11), Orlando 64 (Harris 11). Assists-Boston 28 (Thomas 7), Orlando 24 (Oladipo 6). Total FoulsBoston 16, Orlando 20. TechnicalsSullinger, Vucevic. A-16,209 (18,500).

Suns 107, Raptors 102 Toronto — Eric Bledsoe had 20 points and 11 assists, and Phoenix beat Toronto to snap a fourgame losing streak.

PHOENIX (107) Tucker 2-4 1-2 5, Morris 3-12 1-1 7, Len 4-8 0-0 8, Bledsoe 5-17 9-11 20, Knight 6-17 2-2 16, Warren 7-13 1-2 15, Leuer 6-10 2-2 16, Price 0-4 0-0 0, Teletovic 7-9 0-0 20. Totals 40-94 16-20 107.

TORONTO (102) Carroll 8-13 1-3 20, Scola 2-5 3-4 9, Biyombo 1-3 0-0 2, Lowry 5-14 3-3 17, DeRozan 11-20 7-7 29, Joseph 4-11 0-0 9, Patterson 2-7 0-0 6, Nogueira 1-2 0-0 2, Johnson 4-7 0-0 8, Ross 0-4 0-0 0.

Totals 38-86 14-17 102.

Phoenix 21 32 28 26—107 Toronto 18 31 23 30—102 3-Point Goals-Phoenix 11-27 (Teletovic 6-7, Leuer 2-4, Knight 2-6, Bledsoe 1-3, Tucker 0-1, Warren 0-1, Morris 0-2, Price 0-3), Toronto 12-29 (Lowry 4-9, Carroll 3-6, Scola 2-3, Patterson 2-4, Joseph 1-1, Nogueira 0-1, DeRozan 0-2, Ross 0-3). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Phoenix 58 (Warren 11), Toronto 51 (Lowry, Biyombo 8). Assists-Phoenix 24 (Bledsoe 11), Toronto 19 (DeRozan 7).

Total Fouls-Phoenix 15, Toronto 17.

A-19,800 (19,800).

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SCOREBOARD

NBA roundup The Associated Press

Monday, November 30, 2015

Big 12 Men NBA

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto 11 7 .611 — Boston 9 8 .529 1½ New York 8 10 .444 3 Brooklyn 4 13 .235 6½ Philadelphia 0 18 .000 11 Southeast Division

W L Pct GB Miami 10 5 .667 — Charlotte 10 7 .588 1 Atlanta 11 8 .579 1 Orlando 9 8 .529 2 Washington 6 8 .429 3½ Central Division

W L Pct GB Cleveland 13 4 .765 — Indiana 11 5 .688 1½ Chicago 9 5 .643 2½ Detroit 8 9 .471 5 Milwaukee 6 11 .353 7 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W L Pct GB San Antonio 14 3 .824 — Dallas 10 7 .588 4 Memphis 10 8 .556 4½ Houston 7 10 .412 7 New Orleans 4 13 .235 10 Northwest Division

W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 11 6 .647 — Utah 8 7 .533 2 Minnesota 8 9 .471 3 Portland 7 10 .412 4 Denver 6 11 .353 5 Pacific Division

W L Pct GB Golden State 18 0 1.000 — L.A. Clippers 9 8 .529 8½ Phoenix 8 9 .471 9½ Sacramento 6 12 .333 12 L.A. Lakers 2 14 .125 15 Today’s Games Boston at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

Houston at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Denver at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Utah, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Portland at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

College Men

Sunday’s Scores EAST Rhode Island 82, Rider 57 Temple 69, Delaware 50 SOUTH Duke 85, Utah St. 52 Florida Gulf Coast 91, Ave Maria 34 Mercer 68, W. Michigan 65 SF Austin 94, Appalachian St. 84 MIDWEST Marquette 80, Jackson St. 61 SOUTHWEST Oklahoma 65, Wisconsin 48 SMU 77, Brown 69 FAR WEST Arizona St. 70, UC Santa Barbara 68 Colorado 82, N. Colorado 52 Pepperdine 69, Montana 63 St. Mary’s (Cal) 94, CS Bakersfield 59 UCLA 77, CS Northridge 45 TOURNAMENT Advocare Invitational Championship Xavier 90, Dayton 61 Third Place Alabama 74, Notre Dame 73 Fifth Place Monmouth (NJ) 83, Southern Cal 73 Seventh Place Iowa 84, Wichita St. 61 DIRECTV Wooden Legacy Championship Michigan St. 77, Providence 64 Third Place Arizona 68, Boise St. 59 Fifth Place Evansville 75, UC Irvine 56 Seventh Place Santa Clara 62, Boston College 45 GCI Great Alaska Shootout Championship Middle Tennessee 78, Toledo 70

College Women

Sunday’s Scores EAST Mississippi 86, Wagner 49 North Carolina 67, Gonzaga 62 Southern Cal 76, Iona 56 St. John’s 74, South Florida 70 Wake Forest 71, American U. 70 SOUTH Buffalo 61, Clemson 51 Butler 71, UCF 63 Kentucky 92, Jackson St. 24 Marquette 98, Richmond 80 Memphis 61, S. Illinois 58 Miami 86, La Salle 58 Mississippi St. 92, Savannah St. 25 MIDWEST Michigan 61, Oral Roberts 44 Wichita St. 76, FIU 62 FAR WEST Arizona St. 60, CS Bakersfield 47 San Diego St. 63, Wisconsin 57, OT South Carolina 67, Hawaii 51 TOURNAMENT Christmas City Classic Championship Montana 58, Drexel 50 Third Place Villanova 65, Lehigh 44 Gulf Coast Showcase Championship Stanford 71, Purdue 65, OT Third Place Missouri St. 77, Marist 45 Fifth Place Maine 52, LSU 41 Seventh Place Dayton 79, Louisville 66 Lady Rebel Roundup Championship Drake 76, UNLV 68 Third Place George Mason 64, Tulsa 63

Big 12 Overall

W L W L West Virginia 0 0 6 0 Iowa State 0 0 5 0 Oklahoma 0 0 4 0 Kansas State 0 0 5 1 Oklahoma State 0 0 5 1 Baylor 0 0 4 1 4 1 Kansas 0 0 Texas Tech 0 0 4 1 TCU 0 0 3 2 2 3 Texas 0 0 Sunday’s Games Oklahoma 65, Wisconsin 48 Kansas St. 68, South Carolina St. 66 Tuesday’s Games Loyola (Md.) at Kansas, 7 p.m. (JTV) N. Dakota State at Iowa State, 7 p.m.

UT-Arlington at Texas, 7 p.m.

Big 12 Women

Big 12 Overall

W L W L Baylor 0 0 6 0 Oklahoma State 0 0 5 0 Texas 0 0 5 0 5 1 TCU 0 0 Kansas State 0 0 4 1 Texas Tech 0 0 4 1 West Virginia 0 0 4 2 Kansas 0 0 3 2 3 3 Oklahoma 0 0 Iowa State 0 0 2 3 Sunday’s Games Texas 64, Tennessee 53 West Virginia 70, Yale 60 Today’s Game Washington St. at Okla. St., 7 p.m.

Kansas Men

Nov. 4 — Pitt. St. (exhibition), W 89-66 Nov. 10 — Fort Hays State (exhibition), W 95-59 Nov. 13 — Northern Colorado, W 109-72 (1-0) Nov. 17 — Michigan State at Chicago United Center, L 73-79 (1-1) Nov. 23 — Chaminade at Maui Invitational, W 123-72 (2-1) Nov. 24 — UCLA at Maui Invitational, W 92-73 (3-1) Nov. 25 — Vanderbilt at Maui Invitational, W 70-63 Dec. 1 — Loyola (Md.), 7 p.m.

Dec. 5 — Harvard, 2:15 p.m.

Dec. 9 — Holy Cross, 7 p.m.

Dec. 12 — Oregon State at Kansas City Shootout, Sprint Center, 7 p.m.

Dec. 19 — Montana, 1 p.m.

Dec. 22 — at San Diego State, 10 p.m.

Dec. 29 — UC Irvine, 8 p.m.

Jan. 2 — Baylor, 3 p.m.

Jan. 4 — Oklahoma, 8 p.m.

Jan. 9 — at Texas Tech, 8 p.m.

Jan. 12 — at West Virginia, 6 p.m.

Jan. 16 — TCU, 1 p.m.

Jan. 19 — at Oklahoma State, 6 p.m.

Jan. 23 — Texas, 1 p.m.

Jan. 25 —at Iowa State, 8 p.m.

Jan. 30 — Kentucky in Big 12/SEC Challenge, Allen Fieldhouse, TBA Feb. 3 — Kansas State, 8 p.m.

Feb. 6 — at TCU, 11 a.m.

Feb. 9 — West Virginia, 6 p.m.

Feb. 13 — at Oklahoma, 1 p.m.

Feb. 15 — Oklahoma State, 8 p.m.

Feb. 20 — at Kansas State, 5 p.m.

Feb. 23 —at Baylor, 7 p.m.

Feb. 27 — Texas Tech, 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.

Feb. 29 — at Texas, 8 p.m.

March 5 — Iowa State, TBA March 9-12 — Big 12 tournament at Kansas City, Mo.

NFL

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA New England 10 1 0 .909 347 212 N.Y. Jets 6 5 0 .545 272 228 Buffalo 5 6 0 .455 266 257 Miami 4 7 0 .364 225 287 South

W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 6 5 0 .545 249 260 Houston 6 5 0 .545 232 234 Jacksonville 4 7 0 .364 236 299 Tennessee 2 9 0 .182 203 257 North

W L T Pct PF PA Cincinnati 9 2 0 .818 297 193 Pittsburgh 6 5 0 .545 266 230 Baltimore 3 7 0 .300 226 249 Cleveland 2 8 0 .200 186 277 West

W L T Pct PF PA Denver 9 2 0 .818 252 207 Kansas City 6 5 0 .545 287 220 Oakland 5 6 0 .455 264 280 San Diego 3 8 0 .273 244 307 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA Washington 5 6 0 .455 241 267 N.Y. Giants 5 6 0 .455 287 273 Philadelphia 4 7 0 .364 243 274 Dallas 3 8 0 .273 204 261 South

W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 11 0 0 1.000 332 205 Atlanta 6 5 0 .545 260 234 Tampa Bay 5 6 0 .455 248 279 New Orleans 4 7 0 .364 261 339 North

W L T Pct PF PA Minnesota 8 3 0 .727 231 194 Green Bay 7 4 0 .636 262 215 Chicago 5 6 0 .455 231 264 Detroit 4 7 0 .364 230 288 West

W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 9 2 0 .818 355 229 Seattle 6 5 0 .545 267 222 St. Louis 4 7 0 .364 186 230 San Francisco 3 8 0 .273 152 271 Sunday’s Games Houston 24, New Orleans 6 Kansas City 30, Buffalo 22 Oakland 24, Tennessee 21 Cincinnati 31, St. Louis 7 Minnesota 20, Atlanta 10 Washington 20, N.Y. Giants 14 Indianapolis 25, Tampa Bay 12 San Diego 31, Jacksonville 25 N.Y. Jets 38, Miami 20 Arizona 19, San Francisco 13 Seattle 39, Pittsburgh 30 Denver 30, New England 24, OT Today’s Game Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m.

MLS Playoffs

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP Eastern Conference New York vs. Columbus Leg 1 — Nov. 22: NY 0, Columbus 2 Leg 2 — Nov. 29: NY 1, Columbus 0, Columbus advances on 2-1 aggregate Western Conference FC Dallas vs. Portland Leg 1 — Nov. 22: Portland 3, FC Dallas 1 Leg 2 — Nov. 29: Portland 2, FC Dallas 2, Portland advances on 5-3 aggregate MLS CUP Sunday, Dec. 6: Portland vs.

Columbus, 3 p.m.

Big 12 Standings

Big 12 Overall

W L W L Oklahoma 8 1 11 1 Oklahoma State 7 2 10 2 TCU 7 2 10 2 9 2 Baylor 6 2 West Virginia 4 4 7 4 Texas Tech 4 5 7 5 Texas 3 5 4 7 Kansas State 2 6 5 6 Iowa State 2 7 3 9 Kansas 0 9 0 12 Saturday’s Games Texas at Baylor, 11 a.m. (ESPN) W. Virginia at KSU, 3:30 p.m. (FS1)

AP Top 25

The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with firstplace votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 28, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:

Record Pts Pv 1. Clemson (53) 12-0 1,511 1 2. Alabama (8) 11-1 1,469 2 3. Oklahoma 11-1 1,367 5 4. Iowa 12-0 1,345 3 5. Michigan St. 11-1 1,318 6 6. Ohio St. 11-1 1,197 8 7. Stanford 10-2 1,137 13 8. North Carolina 11-1 1,085 11 9. Notre Dame 10-2 1,022 4 10. Florida St. 10-2 951 14 11. TCU 10-2 927 15 12. Baylor 9-2 842 7 13. Northwestern 10-2 711 17 14. Oklahoma St. 10-2 699 9 15. Oregon 9-3 616 18 16. Mississippi 9-3 584 19 17. Houston 11-1 571 21 18. Florida 10-2 566 10 19. Michigan 9-3 518 12 20. Temple 10-2 269 25 21. Utah 9-3 244 NR 22. Navy 9-2 206 16 23. LSU 8-3 199 NR 24. Southern Cal 8-4 189 NR 25. Wisconsin 9-3 124 NR Others receiving votes: Georgia 47, W. Kentucky 24, BYU 20, Arkansas 17, Memphis 9, South Florida 9, Tennessee 9, Washington St. 8, Mississippi St. 4, UCLA 4, San Diego St. 3, Arkansas St. 2, Toledo 1, West Virginia 1.

Davis Cup

WORLD GROUP Final Britain 3, Belgium 1 At Flanders Expo Ghent, Belgium Singles David Goffin def. Kyle Edmund, 3-6, 1-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-0.

Andy Murray def.

Ruben Bemelmans, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5.

Doubles Andy and Jamie Murray def. Kimmer Coppejans and Steve Darcis, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Reverse Singles Andy Murray def. David Goffin, 6-3, 7-5, 6-3.

Ruben Bemelmans, vs. Kyle Edmund, abandoned

Alfred Dunhill Championship

Sunday At Leopard Creek Country Club Malelane, South Africa Yardage: 7,287; Par: 72 Final Charl Schwartzel 66-67-70-70—273 Gregory Bourdy 70-72-67-68—277 Benjamin Hebert 68-70-68-72—278 Sebastien Gros 71-72-63-73—279 Matt Ford 67-74-69-70—280

Emirates Australian Open

Sunday At The Australian Golf Club Sydney Yardage: 7,230; Par: 71 Final Matt Jones 67-68-68-73—276 Adam Scott 71-73-68-65—277 Jordan Spieth 71-68-67-71—277 Rod Pampling 71-72-74-61—278 Nick Cullen 70-73-70-68—281

NHL

Sunday’s Game Florida 2, Detroit 1, OT

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Hyundai Cars

Loaded, Navigation, Leather, Moonroof, Alloy Wheels, 61K miles, Thousands less than a Honda. Stk# G077A

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Lost Saturday evening, 11/21/15, in Brandon Woods. Her name is Miss Kitty. She doesn’t have a collar on and isn’t micro chipped. Front paws are declawed. She is very friendly. Please help!

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2015 KIA RIO

7 Passenger, Power Sliding Doors, 76K miles, Local Owner, Awesome Condition, Well Maintained. Stk# G040A

Over 25 Vendors!

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FULL-TIME PERMANENT JOBS!!

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GENERAL DYNAMICS (GDIT) ............... 130

MISCELLANEOUS ............................... 61

COTTONWOOD................................... 12

HOME INSTEAD ................................. 25

MV TRANSPORTATION ......................... 25

ENGINEERED AIR .................................8

KU: FACULTY/ACADEMIC/LECTURERS .. 106

USA 800 ........................................ 100

FEDEX ........................................... 100

KU: STAFF OPENINGS ......................... 73

VALEO ............................................. 20

FIRST STUDENT ................................ 12

KU: STUDENT OPENINGS .................. 135

WESTAFF .......................................... 25

FOCUS WORKFORCES ....................... 200

LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL .......... 12

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Email your number of job openings to Peter at psteimle@ljworld.com. *Approximate number of job openings at the time of this printing.

Think Fast.

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RNs & LPNs

$3,000 Sign On Bonus!

8 and 12 hr shifts Available

Interested in a fast-paced job with career advancement opportunities?

Join the FedEx Ground team as a part-time package handler.

Package Handlers - $10.70-$11.70/hr. to start DAY SHIFT: Mon-Fri 2:30pm-7:30pm

Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age Must be out of high school Must be able to load, unload and sort packages, as well as perform other related duties

TWILIGHT SHIFT:

Mon-Fri, 6:30pm-11:30pm OVERNIGHT SHIFT:

Tues-Sat, Midnight-3am SUNRISE SHIFT: Tues-Sat, 4:30am-7:30am

All interested candidates must attend a sort observation at our facility prior to applying for the position.

PRELOAD SHIFT: Tues-Sat, 2am-7am *Times are approximate and will vary.

To schedule a sort observation, go to www.WatchASort.com 8000 Cole Parkway, Shawnee, KS 66227 FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer (Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce.

Ground

HOPE Building Program Supportive Housing Specialist Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority Responsible for the management of program and property operations, ensuring compliance with applicable HUD regulations and Housing Authority policies. Grant funded position subject to annual renewal, maintains an office at the project site.

Required experience and qualifications include: working with low-income, homeless, mental health and/or substance abuse treatment clients; a Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or other human services field, or Bachelors Degree and five years experience in a human services setting.

Job description available at: www.ldcha.org Send Resume and 3 professional references due by 4 pm December 7 to 1600 Haskell Ave, Lawrence KS or to housing@ldcha.org, subject line Supportive Housing Specialist.

AA/EEO

RN

Manufacturing/Production 1st Shift (De Soto KS)

Starting at $11.00 hr + up!

Full-time Jobs!! (Not Temporary)

Welders - Entry Level Production Assembly Sheet Metal Fabricator Electrical Harness Assembly 1st shift - 7:00 to 3:30 Overtime possible.

Health Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision.

Able to handle physical work, may include heavy lifting of at least 50 pounds Apply in person.

32050 W. 83rd Street.

DeSoto, Kansas 66018 At 83rd and Kill Creek Rd. EOE Se habla Espanol

Jefferson County Home Health & Hospice is seeking a full time Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care and provide on call support. Must be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing, licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas, have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse, and reliable transportation.

Benefits and salary commensurate with experience.

Pre-employment drug screen and physical capacity testing required. Applications available at www.jfcountyks.com or 1212 Walnut St. Oskaloosa, KS. Resumes accepted until position filled. EOE/ADA. For further information contct Jeanne Czoch

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CLASSIFIED ADV E RTISING

Corizon Health, a provider of health services for the Kansas Department of Corrections, has excellent opportunities at the Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS. Correctional nursing is a specialized field that encompasses ambulatory care, health education, urgent care and infirmary care.

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Customer Service

Purchasing Accountant

9 Hard Workers needed NOW!

USD 290 - Ottawa has an immediate opening for a Purchasing Accountant. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or 5 plus years of purchasing/ accounts payable experience preferred.

Apply online at

https://ottawa.school recruiter.net

Childcare Qualified Preschool Teacher Work with preschool children 3-5 years of age in a caring and learning environment.

Lawrence Child Dev Ctr 1208 Crestline Dr. Lawrence, KS 66047 lcdc15@outlook.com Ken 785-856-1622

CNA + CMA Classes Day or Eves Enroll Now! Lawrence & Ottawa For information about Allied Health Courses call or email Tracy at:

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$10 hr to train.

Quickly earn $12-$15 hr Weekly pay checks.

Paid Vacations No Weekends

Call today!

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DriversTransportation CLASS A CDL TANKER DRIVERS CHS Transportation has an opportunity for a Class A driver in the Kansas City area.

Hauls full hazmat loads regionally.

You will be home most nights and rewarded for your hard work with profit sharing, pension plans, 3 weeks PTO and full benefits. $19.00 per hour and $.38 per mile.

For more information call Carrie at 651.355.8148 Or view our website and apply at CHSINC.com/Careers

You Miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

APPLY! Decisions Determine Destiny

General

Part-Time

HIRING IMMEDIATELY! Drive for KU on Wheels or Lawrence Transit System.

Flexible part-time schedules, 80% company paid employee health insurance for full time. Career opportunities. $11.50/hr after paid training. Must be 21+ w. good driving record. Apply online: lawrencetransit.org/ employment Or come to: MV Transportation, Inc. 1260 Timberedge Road Lawrence, KS. EOE

Healthcare

Package Handlers $10.70-$11.70/hr. to Start Choose from Day, Eve, Night or Sunrise shifts!

(More details in our large preceeding ad.)

To schedule a sort observation (required before applying) go to www.WatchASort.com 8000 Cole Parkway Shawnee, KS 66227 FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity/affirrmative action employer (Minorities/Females/ Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce.

CNA & CMA Days/Eves. Enroll Now Lawrence + Ottawa 620-432-0386 trhine@neosho.edu

RN/LPN Charge Nurse Wellsville Retirement Community has a FABULOUS opening for a dynamic Charge Nurse. Day Shift, 6a-4p, Mon-Thurs in our CountryView Neighborhood with 28 residents.

We are fully committed to a person-centered culture for long term care. We offer a competitive wage, health ins and 401(k).

Apply online at www.wellsvillerc.com or stop by 304 W. 7th

Permanent Part Time Vet Assistant / Receptionist at busy veterinarians office.

Experience a plus, but will train right applicant. Apply at The Animal Hospital.

701 Michigan.

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Ariele Erwine Call Ariele today to advertise your auction!

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RENTALS REAL ESTATE

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AUCTIONS

ONLINE AUCTION HAPPENING NOW LINDSAYAUCTIONS.COM Coins, Knives, New Toys, & Collectibles. GREAT GIFTS! Preview Mon., Nov. 30 Bidding Ends Dec. 1 4795 Frisbie Rd Shawnee, KS Lindsay Auction Svc 913.441.1557

Auction Calendar **PAWN SHOP AUCTION** Saturday, December 5, 6 PM 4795 Frisbie Rd Shawnee, KS -Great selection of recreational items from hunting, laptops, game systems, tools, coins, jewelry AND MORE! Metro Pawn Inc 913.596.1200 metropawnks.com Lindsay Auction Svc. 913.441.1557 lindsaysauctions.com AUCTION: COINS & MORE SAT., DEC 5, @ NOON Baldwin City Public Library 7th & High Baldwin City, KS Native American items; Pottery, Blankets, etc.

Belt Buckles, coins, stamps, German collectible items.

EDGECOMB AUCTIONS: 785-594-3507|785-766-6074

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION Friday, Dec. 11, @ NOON 195 E. 650 Rd, Overbrook KS Shown by appt.

Approx 2000sf Home- 2 Bed, 2 Baths, Full Basement. Great Room w/fire place, Utility room & Mud Room, Den. LINDSAY AUCTION SERVICE INC. 913.441.1557 Thomas J. Lindsay, Broker www.lindsayauctions.com

MERCHANDISE

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www.edgecombauctions.com Estate Sale-ONE DAY ONLY Saturday, Dec. 5th, 10:00 am- 3:00 pm « 204 E. 2100 Rd « Wellsville, KS

PUBLIC AUCTION SAT., DEC. 5, 10:30 A.M. 4082 122ND, MERIDEN, KS SEMIS, TRAILERS, HEAVY DUTY MOVING EQUIP., PICKUPS, CAMPER, FORKLIFT, SKID STEER, EXCAVATOR & ATTACHMENTS, TRACTORS, HAY & LIVESTOCK EQUIP., SHOP EQUIP. & MISC. LIST & PICS ONLINE:

Furniture Old Fashion Butcher Block 24X24in. Butcher Block w/ bottom shelf ~ has wheels on legs ~ very heavy $ 40 ~ 785-550-4142

Wrought Iron Plant Stand 6 ft tall X 24in W X 12 in D ~ 4 shelves $ 20 ~ pls call 785-550-4142 ( downsizing )

AeroGarden 7 pod AeroGarden grows plants indoors with no soil needed. Extra pump filters and growing pods included. $20 785-832-1332

Amana brand, NEW! Purchased in July. Paid $800- selling both for $400 (517)817-8200 if weekday, call after 4pm

Music-Stereo

• H.L. Phillips upright $650 •Baldwin Spinet - $550 • Cable Nelson - $500 • Gulbranson Spinet - $450 Prices include tuning & delivery

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Sports-Fitness Equipment

Schwinn Airdyne exercise bike in good condition. Price $200. Call (785) 842-8416

PETS

INVESTMENT/DEVELOPMENT

OPPORTUNITY

147 acres, Lawrence Schools, large custom 4 bed/3 bath home, barns, 2nd house, ponds, just west of 6th & SLT, fastest growing intersection in Kansas. $1.6M

Beautiful & Spacious 1 & 2 Bedrooms Start at $450/mo.

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LAUREL GLEN APTS All Electric

1, 2 & 3 BR units Some with W/D, Water & Trash Paid, Small Pet, Income Restrictions Apply

785-838-9559

1 DAY $50 2 DAYS $75

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RENTALS Apartments Unfurnished AVAILABLE NOW Brand New 1 BR APARTMENT ON SIXTH 5100 W. Sixth Full Size W/D Incl, Starting at $595, Small Pet Friendly, ApartmentOnSixth.com 785-856-3322

Townhomes

Townhomes

2 BEDROOM WITH LOFT 2 bath, 1 car garage, fenced yard, fire place.

3717 Westland Place $790/month.

Available now!

785-550-3427

W/D hookups, Fireplace, Major Appliances. Lawn Care & Dbl Car Garage!

Equal Housing Opportunity

* Near campus, bus stop * Laundries on site * Near stores, restaurants * Water & trash paid

CALL TODAY

Pets

Border Collie Puppies Born Nov. 8. Good bloodlines- Parents registered with AB-CA. Ready in time for Christmas! Will be wormed w/ first puppy shots. $50 to hold. Call or text 785-843-3477 Jennix2@msn.com

Apartments Unfurnished 2411 Cedarwood Ave.

OPEN HOUSE SPECIAL!

BBQ L.P. Gas BBQ 3 burners & side burner w/ heavy cover & 3 L.P. tanks ~ used only one year ~ was $200 now asking $100 ( downsizing ) $100 785-550-4142

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Bill Fair and Company www.billfair.com 785-887-6900

Miscellaneous

Used Brush Mower & Angle Blade- $350  Used Chain Link Fence (4 ft x 100 ft, 2 gates, top rail)- $300 Plastic Water Tank, 325 gallons- $250 Aluminum Cargo Box & Ramp (27in x 12ft)- $250 Grey Underground Conduit, 30ft, 190- $60

REAL ESTATE

PIANOS

Wooden Hutch 6ft tall X 42in W X 19in D ~ top doors & sides have glass ~ bottom cabinet has shelves $50 ( downsizing ) ~~ 785-550-4142

For Sale

Washer & Electric Dryer

Questions about equipment, call Matt Hollis 785-231-7595 HARRIS AUCTION SERVICE, DAN HARRIS, AUCTIONEER 785-364-7137

For Sale- Vintage Clothes 5 dresses @ $ 5.00 each 5 prs. of shoes @ $5.00 ea 3 Aprons @ $ 1.00 ea.

Derby Hat $ 10.00 2 Skirts @ $ 5.00 ea.

4 Aprons @ $ 3.00 ea Vest $ 5.00 4 Ties @ $ 2.00 ea.

Call 816-377-8928

Household Misc.

Appliances

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Clothing

Antiques 2-Antique school desks, $75 ea.

2-Quilt Racks- $60 ea.

Rocker w/ chair pad-$50.

1 winter quilt-$25.

1 Christmas Quilt w/ shams—$35.

2-Exterior doors- 32’ inch-both $100.

Woodbox for fireplace wood—$100 Cash or Credit Card Located southwest of Lawrence 785-633-2919

LOTS of FURNITURE- indoor & outdoor, lamps, decor, bedding, appliances, storage, tools, and much more! DON’T MISS!

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Now Leasing 2 BR’s Close to Campus & Downtown

Pool, On KU Bus Route, Spacious Floorplan,Patios/Decks.

Great location: 837 Michigan $200 OFF First Month Rent

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Duplexes 2BR, in a 4-plex.

New carpet, vinyl, cabinets, countertop.

W/D is included.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

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3 BR w/2 or 2.5 BA

2BR, 2 bath, fireplace, CA, W/D hookups, 2 car with opener. Easy access to I-70. Includes paid cable.

Pet under 20 lbs. allowed Call 785-842-2575 www.princeton-place.com

3BR, 2.5BA, Legend Trail Dr. 12 mo. lease, W/D, all appliances, Gas FP. AC, Easy FIRST MONTH FREE! access to I-70 & K-10.

1 & 2 Bedroom Units Close to Langston Hughes Available Now! and Corpus Christi Elem.

Cooperative townhomes Fenced Yard, No Pets. start at $446-$490/mnth.

Avail January 1st. $1425 Water, trash, sewer paid.

Call Barbara 785-917-9674.

Back patio, CA, hardwood floors, full bsmnt., stove, refrig., w/d hookup, garTownhomes bage disposal, reserved parking. On-site manage3 and 4 Bedroom ment & maintenance. 24 Townhouses and Single hr. emergency mainteFamily Homes nance.

Available Now Membership & Equity fee $950-$1800 a month. required. 785-842-2545 Garber Property Management (Equal Housing Opportunity) 785-842-2475 pinetreetownhouses.com

Office Space OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE Call Garber Property Management at 785-842-2475 for more information.

REAL ESTATE SPECIAL! 10 LINES & PHOTO:

2 DAYS $50 7 DAYS $80 28 DAYS $280 + FREE PHOTO! ADVERTISE TODAY! CALL 832-2222 or email classifieds@ljworld.com

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Lawrence Daily JournalThe Board of County World November 27, 2015) Commissioners Douglas County, Kansas BY: Request for Proposals Jackie Waggoner No. 15-F-0024 Purchasing Director ________ Douglas County, Kansas is soliciting proposals for an experienced consultant to (First published in the conduct a Lawrence Daily Journalcommunity-based re- World November 27, 2015) search project and create an action plan for farmers markets in Douglas County.

A copy of the Request for Proposals can be obtained through Douglas County Purchasing at (785) 832-5286 or jwaggoner@douglas-county .com.

the Douglas County Clerk’s Office, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS 66044 before 3:00 p.m.

CST, Wednesday, December 30, 2015.

through Douglas County Purchasing at (785) 832-5286 or jwaggoner@douglas-county .com.

Douglas County, Kansas is soliciting proposals for a records recording software system for the Register of Deeds Office.

Sealed proposals must be received in the Office of the Douglas County Clerk’s The Board of County Office, Douglas County Commissioners Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS Payments must be reBY: 66044 before 3:00 p.m. ceived by Dec. 4th 2015 in Jackie Waggoner CST, Thursday, December order to stop foreclosure.

Purchasing Director 17, 2015. ________ ACE Self Storage (First published in the The Board of County 2400 Franklin Road Lawrence Daily Journal- Commissioners Lawrence, KS 66046 World November 25, 2015) ________ BY: Douglas County, Kansas (First published in the Jackie Waggoner Request for Proposals Lawrence Daily JournalPurchasing Director No. 15-F-0026 World, November 28, 2015) ________

A copy of the Request for Proposals can be obtained through Douglas County Purchasing at (785) 832-5286 or jwaggoner@douglas-county .com.

Douglas County, Kansas is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals or firms for design processional services for a new Mental Health Crisis Center.

(First published in the Lawrence Daily JournalWorld, November 30, 2015)

City of Eudora, Kansas Public Notice

Due to long term non-payment, ACE SELF STORAGE OF LAWRENCE, KS will for-close the following units: JOURDAN SUMONJA, RUTH SLEEPER,

Applications are being sought to fill the current vacancy recently created in the Eudora City Commission.

The Governing Body will appoint a qualified candidate who resides

Douglas County, Kansas Request for Proposals No. 15-F-0025

Sealed proposals must be received in the Office of the Douglas County Clerk’s Office, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS 66044 before 3:00 p.m. Sealed proposals must be A copy of the Request for CST, Monday, December received in the Office of Proposals can be obtained

CORMICK FERRELL, JOHN JONES, ROGER YARBRO, ASHLEE DRESSLER, JASON COOZENNEOY, AMBER BOOTH, ERIN MORIARTY, MELVINA YAZZIE, CHRISTAIN FRANK, MIKE DINITTO, SETH BONZO, MICHAEL SULLIVAN, SARAH GOLLIHARE

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We’ve got a Custom Solution for You! Estate Tag Sales and Cleanup Services Armstrong Family Estate Services, LLC 785-383-0820 www.kansasestatesales.com

Auctioneers

HOUSE CLEANER ADDING NEW CUSTOMERS Years of experience, references available, Insured.

785-748-9815 (local)

Decks • Gazebos Siding • Fences • Additions Remodel • Weatherproofing Insured • 25 yrs exp.

785-550-5592 CTi of Mid America Concrete Restoration & Resurfacing Driveways, Patios, Pool Decks & More CTiofMidAmerica.com 785-893-8110

Jayhawk Concrete Inc. 785-979-5261

913-962-0798 Fast Service

DECK BUILDER

785-887-6900 www.billfair.com

New York Housekeeping: Accepting clients for wkly, bi-wkly & seasonal or special occasion cleaning.

Excellent References.

Beth - 785-766-6762.

Over 25 yrs. exp.

Licensed & Insured. Decks, deck covers, pergolas, screened porches, & all types of repairs. Call 913-209-4055 for Free estimates or go to prodeckanddesign.com

Foundation Repair

Guttering Services

JAYHAWK GUTTERING Seamless aluminum guttering.

Rich Black Top Soil No Chemicals Machine Pulverized Pickup or Delivery Serving KC over 40 years

Needing to place an ad?

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Case No. 15CV402

Court Number: Additional Information.

Pursuant to K.S.A. Interviews will be held on Chapter 60 Monday, December 7th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Call NOTICE OF SUIT the Eudora City Office, 785-542-2153, for addiQualifications.

THE STATE OF KANSAS, to Applicants tional information. the above-named defend________ must be at least 18 years ants and the unknown of age, a citizen of the United States, a qualified (First published in the heirs, executors, adminisLawrence Daily Journaltrators, devisees, trustees, elector of the City of Eucreditors and assigns of dora, and reside within the World November 30, 2015) any deceased defendants; boundaries of Eudora, KanIN THE DISTRICT COURT the unknown spouses of sas at the time of applying OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, any defendants; the unand thereafter for the duCIVIL KANSAS known officers, succesration of the term.

DEPARTMENT sors, trustees, creditors Application. A letter of inand assigns of any defendCarrington Mortgage ants that are existing, disterest and a resume can be Services, LLC solved or dormant corposubmitted by email at Plaintiff, rations; the unknown expschmeck@cityofeudoraks. gov or received at the ecutors, administrators, vs.

City Clerk’s Office. devisees, trustees, creditors, successors and asMichael W. Frenzel; John Application Deadline. All signs of any defendants Doe (Tenant/Occupant); documents must be rethat are or were partners Mary Doe ceived by 4:00 p.m., Thurs(Tenant/Occupant); Unday, December 3, 2015, by known spouse, if any, of the City Clerk, City Hall, 4 Michael W. Frenzel, East 7th Street, Eudora, KS Defendants.

66025. Late or incomplete

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Home Improvements AAA Home Improvements Int/Ext Repairs, Painting, Tree work & more. We do it all! 20 Yrs. Exp. w/ Ins. and local ref. Will beat all est.

Call 785-917-9168 Full Remodels & Odd Jobs, Interior/Exterior Painting, Installation & Repair of: Deck Drywall Siding Replacement Gutters Privacy Fencing Doors & Trim Commercial Build-out Build-to-suit services Fully Insured 22 yrs. experience

913-488-7320

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Landscaping

Plumbing

YARDBIRDS LANDSCAPING Father (retired) & Son Operation W/Experience & Top of the Line Machinery Snow Removal Call 785-766-1280

RETIRED MASTER PLUMBER & Handyman needs small work.

Bill Morgan 816-523-5703

Lawn, Garden & Nursery Golden Rule Lawncare Mowing & lawn cleanup Snow Removal Family owned & operated Call for Free Est. Insured.

Eugene Yoder 785-224-9436

Painting D&R Painting interior/exterior • 30+ years • power washing • repairs (inside & out) • stain decks • wallpaper stripping • free estimates Call or Text 913-401-9304

Tree/Stump Removal Fredy’s Tree Service cutdown • trimmed • topped • stump removal Licensed & Insured.

20 yrs experience.

913-441-8641 913-244-7718

KansasTreeCare.com Trimming, removal, & stump grinding by Lawrence locals Certified by Kansas Arborists Assoc. since 1997 “We specialize in preservation & restoration” Ins. & Lic. visit online 785-843-TREE (8733)

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Weddings Health Care Higgins Handyman

Foundation Repair Foundation and Masonry Specialist Water prevention systems for basements, Sump pumps, foundation supports & repair and more.

Call 785-221-3568

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Many colors to choose from. Install, repair, screen, clean-out. Locally owned. Insured. Free estimates.

Stamped & Reg. Concrete, Patios, Walks, Driveways, Acid Staining & Overlays, Tear-Out & Replacement

Decks & Fences

REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS

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1 Month $118.95 | 6 Months $91.95/mo.

12 Months $64.95/mo. + FREE LOGO!

Mudjacking, Waterproofing.

We specialize in Basement Repair & Pressure Grouting.

Level & Straighten Walls & Bracing on wall. BBB. Free Estimates Since 1962 Wagner’s 785-749-1696 www.foundationrepairks.com

Concrete

applications considered.

SPECIAL! 6 LINES

FOUNDATION REPAIR

Joetta’s Cleaning Semi-retired social worker seeks position as in-home caregiver. Meal prep, light housekeeping, personal care, errands. Ref. available.

Call Mary 785-979-4317

in Eudora, Kansas to fill the position until the general election in November 2019, at which time the voters in Eudora, Kansas will elect a representative whose term will commence in January 2020.

The Spring in Winter Massage

Elise Young, licensed massage therapist w/ 10+ years experience, in the heart of downtown Lawrence.

Student’s, Public Servant’s, & Veteran’s discounts. Call, Text, or Book on website: www.thespringinwinter.com Call/Text: (913)904-2234 EliseFisher@TheSpringinWinter.com

Interior/exterior painting, roofing, roof repairs, fence work, deck work, lawn care, siding, windows & doors. For 11+ years serving Douglas County & surrounding areas. Insured.

785-312-1917

Retired Carpenter, Deck Repairs, Home Repairs, Interior Wall Repair & House Painting, Doors, Wood Rot, Power wash 785-766-5285

Family Tradition Interior & Exterior Painting Carpentry/Wood Rot Senior Citizen Discount Ask for Ray 785-330-3459 Interior/Exterior Painting Quality Work Over 30 yrs. exp.

Call Lyndsey 913-422-7002

STRESS FREE WEDDINGS Officiant retired KS Judge offers Shawnee lake front gazebo or parlor fireplace to KS licensees only. Private, convenient & economical.

Exchange your private religious vows or standard vows.

PHOTOS:

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