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Merry Christmas W e asked our readers to share a favorite Christmas memory with us — preferably a cherished moment that didn’t center on getting presents or on other commercial aspects of the holiday. Here’s what they had to say.

Quietly listening As much as I enjoyed the extra activity that Christmas brought to our house, my most lingering memory is of a moment when everything seemed to stop. I was about 12, and my sister and I were lying on our beds in our darkened room with the radio on listening to “A Christmas Carol.” In the living room was an aluminum tree (remember those in the ’60s?) complete with rotating color wheel, casting a glow down the hall into our room. My mother came in and sat on the bed listening with us in silence.

It was a special moment, and to this day, “A Christmas Carol” remains my favorite holiday tradition.

— Peggy Southard

A fight turns productive In the Christmas of ’73, Momma banished my sister Kim and me to the family room for fighting. We wound up at the craft table surrounded by glue bottles, scissors, scraps of felt and old clothes, sequins, crayons and clothespins (the round-top kind) peacefully making a Nativity scene I have to this day. Mary’s robe is made from Momma’s old blue polyester houndstooth Sunday pantsuit.

— Kelly Barth

Our own ‘Little Drummer Boy’ Dec. 25, 1966, I brought a special gift home from the hospital: our son, Brett Fuller. He was born Dec. 21 at Lawrence Memorial. Our 3-year-old daughter, Shelly, told my nurse I was upstairs having baby Jesus.

Often during our hospital stay, the music playing in the background as they brought Brett into my room from the nursery was “The Little Drummer Boy” so it’s still special to hear that and a great reminder of my favorite Christmas.

He’s a gift that keeps on giving as he and his wife, Tobi, live in Lenexa with their three chrildren who provide us with wonderful times.

— Judy Fuller Shunk

Wartime in Hawaii

Special slumber party Our first Christmas together as a married couple proved that I selected my perfect mate. Steve knew I loved Christmas, so it was no surprise I’d already decided in May where to place the tree in our little rented cottage.

I also then confessed my childhood fantasy of wanting to sleep under the Christmas tree.

Unfortunately, our first Christmas was less bright because my father had unexpectedly passed away, but Steve knew what to do. Late Christmas Eve, I exited the bathroom and discovered a bare mattress. I quickly found him and the missing bedding in the living room … under the tree.

— Vicki Julian

A healing moment

and old shoeboxes a tabletop village in which I could drive my toy cars and play with my dolls and Legos. It even had its own charming little Christmas tree! While playing there, I forgot about my pain and scar on my cheek from surgery. Even now, when I see that scar in the mirror, I think of that beautiful memory.

— Sarah Whitten

Perhaps not a “cherished” memory, but one that will “live in infamy,” occurred on Dec. 25, 1941. Dad was stationed at Camp Malakole, just west of Pearl Harbor, when the Japanese attacked on Dec. 7.

My family was confined to our home in the Manoa Valley. Windows were covered with blankets per blackout orders. Furniture was crated in preparation for evacuation. Schools were closed, so there was room to contain bodies of those who were killed in the attack. We built a bomb shelter. We carried gas masks. Determined to celebrate Christmas Day, my brothers and I cut palm fronds, placed them in a bucket, and decorated them with hibiscus. Mother played carols on our piano. Dad had three hours off to have dinner with us.

Memorable? Oh, yes.

— Barbara M. Paris

Crimson tradition

As a scared kindergartner, I reMore than 40 years ago, my fatherturned home from surgery on Christin-law started Rudolph visits on mas week 1977 to find my greatest Christmas memory. While I was at the Christmas Eve. He would cover a hospital, my older brother and sister Please see MEMORIES, page 2A made for me out of construction paper

“Virgin and Child on the Crescent Moon,” circa 1500, by Tilman Riemenschneider, courtesy Spencer Museum of Art

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Kansas lawmakers floating plenty of tax proposals

By John Hanna Associated Press

William P. “Bill” Crahan William P. ‘Bill’ Crahan, 62, passed away Tuesday morning, December 23rd, 2014 surrounded by friends and family.

He is survived by his wife Carol Beth Whalen, of Lawrence, KS. and his sister Maggie Loyet, of St. Louis, MO. as well as many loving brothers and sisters in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, students and music lovers near and far.

Bill taught guitar and piano in Lawrence, KS. He performed with various musicians in Lawrence and mid-

Missouri, and has played at many celebrations and remembrances throughout his life. Bill greatly enjoyed teaching and has found much joy in the accomplishments of all his students. He enjoyed writing music, playing music, biking, building and designing his house, airplanes, his beloved cat Charlie and dog Maggie. A celebration of life is pending. Cremation Arr: Reflections Memorial (816) 561-0101 Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.

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Topeka — Republican legislators in Kansas are tossing around plenty of proposals for raising new revenues to help close the state’s budget shortfalls, and they’re not confining themselves to rethinking personal income tax cuts that represent GOP Gov. Sam Brownback’s legacy.

But many lawmakers floating the ideas also aren’t expressing much enthusiasm for them.

Several Republican leaders said the GOP-dominated Legislature must make significant spending cuts to shrink shortfalls totaling more than $710 million in the current budget and the budget for the fiscal year beginning in July. Key senators also said they want to avoid measures — such as reversing cuts in income tax rates or raising the state’s sales tax rate — that clearly can be labeled as tax increases.

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“We’re going to look at just about every possibility,” said Senate tax committee Chairman Les Donovan, a Wichita Republican.

“Trying to pass something that will be perceived as a tax increase is going to be extremely difficult.”

The tax proposals floated by senators include delaying future promised cuts in personal income tax rates and accelerating the elimination of income tax deductions already set to be phased out as rates drop. The targeted deductions include a popular one for interest paid on home mortgages.

Several GOP senators also said legislators are likely to discuss eliminating exemptions to the state’s 6.15 percent sales tax and increasing gasoline, liquor and tobacco taxes.

“I don’t know what sticks, if anything,” said Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce, a Nickerson Republican. “Right now, I don’t like the idea of raising

our family Christmas together as planned.

— Charlotte Sparkes

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flashlight with red material and run around in his dark backyard. The kids always told Grandpa about seeing Rudolph, and one of my daughters says they wondered why Grandpa was always in the bathroom when Rudolph came to visit.

When he died, I continued the annual event.

One year when one of my grandsons was just learning to talk, he got so excited when he saw “Rudolph.” For several weeks after that he went around pointing at his nose and saying “red nose, red nose.” As the kids have gotten older and learned the real story of Rudolph, they have pretended to believe for the sake of those who still get excited about Rudolph’s annual visit.

— Ed Heinen

Snowy road trip

Kansas prison updating alarms after assault on nurse Hutchinson (ap) — The Hutchinson Correctional Facility has ordered new alarm pendants for contract nurses to wear in the wake of an alleged sexual assault at its central unit last summer.

“When something happens, they push a button on the pendant and it sounds an alarm,” prison spokesman Dirk Moss said.

The system has been ordered but not yet installed, the Hutchinson News reported. In the interim, the facility has distributed to all

116 contract employees prison radios that also have an alarm feature and identifier.

Prior to distributing radios to all contract employees, only corrections officers had them.

Prosecutors have charged inmate Steven Stumpner, 28, with rape or an alternate count of aggravated sexual battery for the July 17 attack.

Moss declined to provide details of the sexual assault, saying it remains an active investigation.

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My dad loved Christmas. Some of my earliest memories are of Dad waking my sister and me up early on Christmas morning to open presents. My most memorable memory, however, was much later. The year was 1961. I was married with two small children, 1 and a half years and 3 months. My sister lived halfway across the country in Washington, D.C., with her husband and new baby. Wanting the family together for Christmas, Dad suggested we — Dad, Mother, me, my husband and two children drive to Washington for Christmas. It started snowing early the day we left and was a heavy snowfall. At that time, there was no Weather Channel,” “storm warnings” or weather updates on TV — and no interstate highway system. Dad said, “We will drive out of it.” Well, we didn’t.

The highways were snowpacked and at times nearly blinding, but we made it. It is a miracle that we arrived safely, but we were able to have

Just the two of us My fondest Christmas memory involves my mother. Every year we went to midnight Mass.

Upon arrival home, it was bedtime. One year, my mother asked me to stay up with her while my three brothers went to bed. We sat up together, looked at the lit-up tree in the dark room, talked and drank hot chocolate until everyone was asleep. She then got presents from their hiding place, and I got to help her put them under the tree. Sitting up talking with my mother — and talking secretively in that darkened room — evokes such a special time for me.

— Kathleen FirnsHubert

Mom’s special touch As a single woman raising three kids on her own, my mom always thought of her kids instead of herself, especially at Christmas. She made sure that each of us had the same number of presents. As an adult, I can remember arriving at her house on Christmas morning, to the aroma of coffee cake, monkey bread and hot coffee.

There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about that amazing lady.

I hope that some of her wonderful qualities have rubbed off on me. We miss you, Mom! — Debi Moore

taxes, period.”

Balancing the budget is the most pressing task facing legislators after they convene their annual, 90-day session Jan. 12. Brownback will be inaugurated that day for a second, four-year term after successfully pushing for aggressive personal income tax cuts during his first term to stimulate the state’s economy.

The state cut its top rate by 26 percent, and future reductions are promised, with a long-term goal to eliminate the tax altogether. The state already has exempted the owners of 191,000 businesses from income taxes, and the cuts championed by Brownback are worth an estimated $1.3 billion during the current and next budget years.

Republican leaders expect to rely on GOP votes to pass a budget-balancing plan, given the party’s majorities of 32-8 in the Senate and 97-28 in the House.

watched as she checked each string of Christmas lights to be sure all the bulbs were all right. She put the lights on the tree with great care with colored reflectors to make the lights shine brighter.

Then came the big event: Santa Claus.

Our Santa was a very old light bulb. Mom said he had been at the top of her family Christmas tree all the time she was growing up. Would he still light up? Yes, he did.

He stood proudly shining at the top of our Christmas tree all through my childhood. Here he is! A painted white milk glass Christmas bulb of yesteryear.

— Charlyne McCluggage Michnick

Soldiers’ homecoming My most cherished Christmas memory was Christmas 1945. Three Stebbins brothers had been in combat in Italy, Germany and the Philippines. When Christmas 1945 arrived, I was dating Merrill (Bood). He and his older brother had been discharged from service; his younger brother was home on leave. Words cannot describe the love, joys and blessings this family had, having the boys home and safe for Christmas 1945.

— Georgie Stebbins

Fateful dance

December 1956. I walked with girlfriends from my dorm at Iowa State to the Wesley Fellowship at Collegiate Methodist Church. A student said, “We’re doing folk dances. You need partners.” Some The real Christmas tree boys appeared and she at our house at 1709 Indipaired us up. My partner ana St. didn’t come inside was Paul, but not for the house until seven days long. Folk dances change before Christmas. My dad partners frequently. bought the tree at EdWhen he called later, it monds Christmas tree lot took a moment to recall at 19th and Massachusetts. who he was. He asked The tree had to stand in a me to the Christmas ball, bucket of water before it and I loved to dance. We was mounted on two cross walked, me wearing my boards to hold it upright. high school prom dress My mom would bring with crinolines, and the boxes of Christmas danced to a live band. decorations from the We’ve been together basement, and then the ever since. excitement began. We — Jewell Willhite

An illuminating Santa

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Skimming the Kaw

By Caitlin Doornbos Twitter: @CaitlinDoornbos

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THREE GULLS DIVE AND GLIDE above the surface of the Kansas River Wednesday as they search for food.

Fire department investigating house fire

By Caitlin Doornbos Twitter: @CaitlinDoornbos

Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical is investigating the cause of a Wednesday morning house fire in Lawrence.

Firefighters were called to a structure fire at 2425 Yale Road at about 10:15 a.m.

When they arrived, emergency workers found smoke and flames billowing from a single-story home.

Firefighters called in a second alarm around 10:45 a.m. and had the fire under control by 11 a.m. Lawrence Police Department spokesman Sgt. Trent McKinley said all residents were accounted for and that only one person was home when the fire started.

Most of the flames visible from the exterior came from a bedroom at the back of the

home, the owner’s daughter-in-law, Shelly Byrn, said.

Byrn said she learned of the fire just as her family reached Interstate 70 on their way out of town. Her mother-in-law, who was out of state, called her to say, “I think my house is on fire.�

The family had just left the home to return to Nebraska, where they live, after staying at her husband’s childhood home for a few days, Byrn said. “I was just in that bedroom this morning,� Byrn said. “I was checking to turn everything off before we left. I don’t know what it could have been.�

Byrn said that the only person in the residence at the time of the fire was a renter who lived on the bottom floor of the house, and he got out of the house without injuries.

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FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND to a house fire Wednesday at 2425 Yale Road.

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Topeka — A longtime legislative liaison and manager for the Kansas commission that regulates utilities will oversee payroll, parking, secretarial and other services for state lawmakers, starting next month.

The Kansas Legislature’s top leaders have hired Tom Day as director of legislative administrative services. Day is the acting executive director of the Kansas Corporation Commission, and he’s been its legislative liaison and a public service executive since 1999.

Day expects to start in his new job on Jan. 7, five days before legislators open their annual, 90-day session.

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Tribes take cautious approach to marijuana

Topeka (ap) — A recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice gave the go-ahead for American Indian tribes to grow and sell marijuana on their land, but several northeast Kansas tribes said they have no current plans to allow it.

Mark Dodd, interim director of the Kansas Native American Affairs Office, told The Topeka Capital-Journal that his office is aware of the Justice Department’s memo earlier this month and is looking into what it means for Kansas. “It’s an issue that will have to be worked out,�

Dodd said. “We will have further discussions.�

Kansas is one of only a few states with concurrent criminal jurisdiction, meaning state laws apply on tribal lands and state law enforcement agencies have jurisdiction on those lands.

Nearly two weeks ago, the Justice Department said tribes can grow and sell marijuana on their lands as long as they follow the same federal conditions laid out for states that have legalized the drug.

Frank Thomas, vice chairman of the Tribal Council of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas, said his tribe needs more information before making a final statement on the issue. The option to legalize marijuana on the reservation would be up to its membership, he said, but he doesn’t think it’s something the tribe would endorse.

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He’ll replace Jeff Rus- ist before becoming sell, who retired in legislative liaison. His September after nearly duties also include 17 years. Day’s appoint- managing the Kansas ment Tuesday had bi- Corporation Commispartisan support, with sion’s docket of cases. top lawmakDay said afers pointing to ter legislative his experience leaders met both as a liaison to approve and in handling his hiring that personnel and he’s always building manadmired the agement issues LEGISLATURE a d m i n i s t r a with the comtive services mission. director, including “We were looking Russell and his prefor political experi- decessor. His office ence within the Capitol administers the Legbuilding, knowledge of islature’s budget and how things work here, parking on the Capitol and we were also look- grounds and ensures ing for executive man- that the Legislature has agement experience,� equipment and supsaid Senate President plies. It also ensures Susan Wagle, a Wich- that legislative bills ita Republican. Day, and resolutions are ac61, from Lawrence, cessible to the public was a management and maintains records analyst an informa- of legislative committion-resource special- tee meetings.

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Making a list: Professors share Christmas wishes for KU

Lyle Schultz, Lawrence- damage to the home to be as Should Santa visit Kansas Douglas County Fire Medi- much as $60,000.

University this year, he’ll find cal division chief, said the professors and administrators — Reporter Caitlin Doornbos fire did not appear to be with a variety of wishes on can be reached at 813-7146. suspicious. He estimated their lists.

We asked a handful of them the following question.

KANSAS With your, your depart- UNIVERSITY ment’s or your students’ KU experience in mind, what would you like for Christmas this year?

Kansas Legislature fills top administrative position

By John Hanna

A 63-year-old Kansas University professor died Tuesday after crashing his Mazda SUV head-on into a semi-trailer truck, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol’s online crash log.

Alexander G. Tsiovkh, director of Ukrainian studies and associate professor of practice in the KU Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, or CREES, was driving westbound on Kansas Highway 10 in south Lawrence at 4 p.m. when his vehicle crossed the center line near mile marker 4, about a mile east of East 1200 Road and K-10, the report said.

When the vehicle crossed, it collided with an eastbound semi-trailer truck, driven by 34-year-old Mohamed Igal, of Kansas City, Mo., in the eastbound lane, according to the report. The two vehicles separated, with Tsiovkh’s vehicle landing in the north ditch and the semi-trailer truck traveling off the roadway, landing in the south ditch.

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Going Out

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A guide to what’s happening in Lawrence

What do you want for Christmas?

Asked at the Lawrence Public Library

By Joanna Hlavacek Twitter: @HlavacekJoanna

If you’re still unsure where you’ll be ringing in 2015, have no fear — Lawrence has plenty to offer for both night owls and early risers alike. Here are just a few options to get the party started.

Jaered Long, student, Lawrence “If Santy Claus can, money.�

Bowen Zhang, student, Lawrence “A brand new Mac desktop.�

Genovese Chefs at Genovese (941 Massachusetts St.) are still developing this year’s three-course menu, but here’s what’s for certain: The meal will cost $39.50 per person, plus $12 if you go for the Italian wine pairing or $8 for prosecco for two.

To make reservations, call 842-0300.

chedelic wonderland� complete with live music and raffle prizes sounds like a good time, head over to Fatso’s, 1016 Massachusetts St., for Mouth’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza.

The musical lineup includes Electric Theory at 9 p.m., 3 Son Green (a self-described “RockJamJazzFunk� outfit from Kansas City) at 10:30 p.m., and Mouth (a Kansas City-based, “cyberfunk� band) as the closer from 12:05 to 1:30 a.m.

There will be a “classy cocktail hour� and photo booth from 7 to 9 p.m., and a free champagne toast as balloons drop at midnight.

Tickets cost $20, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Eldridge Eating out The Eldridge’s TEN Pachamamas restaurant is set to serve Start your evening a few specialty items on on a classy note with a New Year’s Eve, including special New Year’s Eve crab legs, pork belly and menu from Pachamamas, an “Oscar style� filet with 800 New Hampshire St. bacon-wrapped shrimp.

Nibble on goodies like Prices will range from the benne oyster pan $20 to $40. roast, then progress to On that night, the a Japanese sweet pokitchen will extend its tato bisque, followed by hours to 11 p.m., while pecan wood-smoked gulf the Jayhawker Bar will shrimp and your choice remain open until 2 a.m.

The Crumpletons’ of duck, salmon or beef Reservations are New Year’s Show and strip loin for the main recommended but not Happy New Year With course. Top it all off with required. Call 749-5011. the Phantasticks at a caramelized banana Jazzhaus cream “pie� (the reason Rocking out Whether you’re a night for quotation marks Mouth’s New Year’s owl or plan on hitting remains unclear).

Eve Extravaganza the hay before midnight The cost is $75 per If spending the last on New Year’s Eve, the person. Call 841-0990 for night of 2014 in a “psyJazzhaus, 926 Massachureservations.

setts St., is offering both an early and a late show that night.

From 7 to 9:30 p.m., The Crumpletons will perform their signature mix of ’60s classics and psychedelic melodies.

Cover charge is $5.

The Phantasticks, a funk/soul/R&B group, will take the stage at 10 p.m. Cover charge is $10.

New Year’s Mingle at the Eighth Street Taproom Team Bear Club is back at the Taproom, 801 New Hampshire St., bringing you the slickest groove-worthy beats this New Year’s Eve from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Dance the night away to mixes by Tom Richman, P. Morris and Maal A Goomba, all for a cover charge of $5.

New Year’s Eve with Split Lip Rayfield, Dewayn Brothers and Loaded Goat Wichita-bred bluegrass trio Split Lip Rayfield returns to the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., yet again

this New Year’s Eve. Bluegrass rockers Loaded Goat and the Dewayn Brothers will also join the party.

Tickets cost $26 to $28, and can be purchased online for this 18-and-over show. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Hammerlord, Psychic Heat and DJ Cruz at the Replay Lounge Stay toasty indoors or enjoy the crisp night air at the Replay Lounge this New Year’s Eve, where celebrations will begin at 10 p.m.

Metal rockers Hammerlord and “ADHD Rock� band Psychic Heat will play inside the venue, 946 Massachusetts St. DJ Cruz, hailing from Switzerland, will spin out on the patio.

Cover charge is yet to be determined, though you can probably bet it’s between $3 and $5. — Features reporter Joanna Hlavacek can be reached at jhlavacek@ljworld.com and 832-6388.

DATEBOOK Massachusetts St.: This month we will be featuring our permanent pieces by Kansas City artists Lisa Lala and Irina Stroganova as well as paintings by local artist Colby EarleyDOWNTOWN wine.

Lawrence Arts Center, Replay Lounge, 945 940 New Hampshire St.: Massachusetts St.: MatiThe Lawrence Arts Center nee show 6-9 p.m., night will be closed on Final Frishow 10 p.m. days for the winter break, and will reopen on Jan. 3.

WAREHOUSE ARTS Happy holidays!

DISTRICT Pachamamas, 800 SeedCo Studios, New Hampshire St.: The 720 E. Ninth St.: Seedco Artwork of Jay Hines.

Studios, in association Jay celebrates his 90th with the Fresh Produce year with an exhibition of works spanning many years.

Ten Thousand Villages, 835 Massachusetts St.: Mixed media and other works by Liza Mackinnon.

The Bourgeois Pig, 6 E. Ninth St.: Paintings by Mary McGivern.

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Tsiovkh died on impact and Igal was taken to Kansas University Hospital, the report said.

“On behalf of the university community, I extend condolences to Alexander Tsiovkh’s family, friends and colleagues.

His scholarship and knowledge of Ukraine helped enlighten discussions on an area of the world that has been at the center of international attention,” KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little said in a news release Wednesday.

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nity, and Alex has been central to expanding and strengthening it not only through teaching, but also taking an active part in the Center’s social events and academic programming and adding a hint of humor to serious and mundane stuff.”

Originally from Lviv in western Ukraine, Tsiovkh was director of Ukrainian studies and an expert on Ukrainian history and politics, KU said.

Tsiovkh became a visiting professor at KU in 1993. Since 1994, he or— KU Chancellor Bernadette ganized and directed the Gray-Little KU Intensive Ukrainian Language and Culture Mariya Omelicheva, summer program at Ivan CREES director, said, Franko University in “CREES is a commu- Lviv, KU said.

On behalf of the university community, I extend condolences to Alexander Tsiovkh’s family, friends and colleagues. His scholarship and knowledge of Ukraine helped enlighten discussions on an area of the world that has been at the center of international attention.”

“First, for generous funding and warm wishes from the state of Kansas.

Second, for stories of amazing discoveries by our faculty and students to appear on the front pages of newspapers across the country. And last, for the bow tie to be duly recognized as official academic regalia to be worn at all university events.”

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employment contexts — working with individuals and families in clinical settings or advocating for wide-scale community and policy change — I wish for our social work students to embrace and become conduits for justice this holiday season.

Their work for economic justice can begin to make meaningful and lasting change in people’s lives, actualize equal economic rights and opportunities, and boldly lead our profession and society into the future.”

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— Terri Friedline, assistant professor, School of Social Welfare

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Christmas peace The struggle for peace on Earth continues.

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eace on Earth” is a common phrase on Christmas greeting cards but an all-too-rare reality around the world.

Those of us who can celebrate Christmas by gathering with friends and family to enjoy a bounty of food and gifts should understand just how fortunate we are.

In West Africa, people are living with the loss of loved ones to Ebola and the fear of contracting the virus themselves.

In the Middle East, thousands of people have been killed or driven from their homes by religion-fueled violence. Ethnic feuds lead to unspeakable crimes like the murder of 141 students and teachers in a Pakistan school. Those who have fled troubled areas, such as Syria, face harsh winter conditions without proper shelter, food or health care.

America is dealing with problems of its own related to race relations and poverty. Recent incidents in New York City and Ferguson, Mo., have inflamed new tensions between minority groups, police forces and local governments. Poverty that limits opportunities and feeds hopelessness contributes to the unrest. Too many Americans are mourning family members who were victims of violence and dealing with the bitter feelings that accompany those losses.

It’s a difficult environment in which to foster peace.

Recent news stories have pointed to an interesting and poignant example of the triumph of humanity over violence.

One hundred years ago, on Christmas Day 1914, British and German soldiers entrenched on opposite sides of a Belgian battlefield decided to take a day off from World War I. During the famous truce, soldiers came out of the trenches, shook hands and sang “Silent Night.”

They took a day to bury their dead and simply stretch their legs without fear of being shot. They turned Flanders Field into a soccer field for an impromptu game.

Then some people up the chain of command reminded them they were at war, and the young soldiers once again became enemies.

Whatever military action occurred on Christmas Day 1914 pales by comparison to the truce. There could be no greater example of the strength of the human spirit and the futility of war.

Peace on Earth? As it was for those soldiers, Christmas should be a time of peace — if only for a day.

Peace remains the world’s most elusive goal but, at Christmas, hope springs eternal.

We wish you a happy and peaceful Christmas filled with joy and loved ones and an appreciation for just how precious a gift that is.

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Cuba spurs deranged passions Washington — Barack Obama has made a geopolitical irrelevancy suddenly relevant to American presidential politics. For decades, Cuba has been instructive as a museum of two stark failures: socialism and the U.S. embargo.

Now, Cuba has become useful as a clarifier of different Republican flavors of foreignpolicy thinking. The permanent embargo was imposed in 1962 in the hope of achieving, among other things, regime change. Well.

Fidel Castro, 88, has not been seen in public since January and may be even more mentally diminished than anyone — including his 83year old brother — who still adheres to Marxism. Whatever Fidel’s condition, however, Cuba has been governed by the Castros during 11 U.S. presidencies, and for more years than the Soviet Union dominated Eastern Europe.

Regime change — even significant regime modification — has not happened in Havana.

Some conservative criticisms of Obama’s new Cuba policy — which includes normalizing diplomatic and commercial relations, to the extent that presidential action can — seem reflexive.

They look symptomatic of Cold War Nostalgia and 1930s Envy — yearnings for the moral clarity of the struggle with the totalitarians. Cuba’s regime, although totalitarian, no longer matters in international politics. As bankrupt morally as it is economically, the regime is intellectually preposterous and an enticing model only for people who

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As bankrupt morally as it is economically, the regime is intellectually preposterous and an enticing model only for people who want to live where there are lots of 1950s Chevrolets.” want to live where there are lots of 1950s Chevrolets.

Eleven million Cubans, however, matter. Obama’s new policy is defensible if it will improve their political conditions by insinuating into Cuba economic and cultural forces that will be subversive of tyranny.

Sen. Rand Paul, a potential Republican presidential candidate, evidently considers this hope highly probable. He is correct to support giving it a try. But he may not understand how many times such wishes have fathered the thought that commerce can pacify the world. In 1910, 40 peaceful European years after the Franco-Prussian War, Norman Angell’s book “The Great Illusion” became an international best-seller by arguing that war

between developed industrial countries would be prohibitively expensive, hence futile, hence unlikely. Soon Europe stumbled into what was, essentially, a 30-year war.

Angell’s theory was an early version of what foreign-policy analyst James Mann calls “the Starbucks fallacy,” the theory that when people become accustomed to a plurality of coffee choices, they will successfully demand political pluralism. We are sadder but wiser now that this theory has been wounded, if not slain, by facts, two of which are China and Vietnam. Both combine relatively open economic systems with political systems that remain resolutely closed.

Sen. Marco Rubio, a potential 2016 rival of Paul’s, is properly disgusted that Obama, in striking his deal with Cuba, accomplished disgracefully little for the country’s breathtakingly brave democracy advocates. There are two reasons for questioning whether Obama really tried. First, he is generally congruent with, and partly a product of, academic leftism.

Hence, he might be tinged with the sentimentalism that has made Cuba a destination for political pilgrims too ideologically blinkered to see the extraordinary sadism of Cuba’s treatment of its many political prisoners. Second, Obama is so phobic about George W. Bush’s miscarried “regime change” in Iraq, that he cannot embrace, or at least enunciate, a regime change policy toward Cuba. Regime change, however, must be, at bottom, the justification for

his new approach.

Cuba Derangement Syndrome (CDS), a recurring fever, accounted for the Bay of Pigs calamity, the most feckless use of U.S. power ever.

After this, the Kennedys, President John and Attorney General Robert, continued to encourage harebrained attempts to destabilize Cuba and assassinate its leader.

Today, CDS afflicts those who, like Rubio, charge that U.S. diplomatic relations and economic interactions “lead to legitimizing” Cuba’s regime.

America’s doctrine about legitimacy has been clear since the Declaration of Independence: Governments derive their “just powers” from the consent of the governed.

America has diplomatic and commercial relations with many regimes that are realities even though they flunk our legitimacy test. Twenty-three years after Cuba ceased being a Soviet satellite, there is no compelling, or even coherent, argument for why Cuba, among all the world’s repulsive regimes, should be the object of a U.S. policy whose rationale is to express the obvious — U.S. distaste.

What makes Rubio uncharacteristically shrill, saying Paul has “no idea what he’s talking about”? And what makes Paul too clever by half when saying Rubio wants to “retreat to our borders” and hence is an “isolationist”? CDS does this.

As they brawl about Cuba, a geopolitical irrelevancy, neither seems presidential.

— George Will is a columnist for Washington Post Writers Group.

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From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Dec. 25, 1914: “‘The best years Christmas spirit ago has been exhibited IN 1914 this year that has ever been shown in this part of Kansas’ is the quotation that is heard many times every day. … Having read in the papers every day of the suffering of the war stricken countries and of the loss of life and lack of food there, the people wish to express their gratitude at being permitted to live in a peaceful nation.”

— Compiled by Sarah St. John

Read more Old Home Town at LJWorld.com/news/lawrence/ history/old_home_town.

Ways to help in Mideast, elsewhere Readers often ask how they can help address some of the humanitarian tragedies I write about, including the impact of the Syrian civil war and the savagery of ISIS, which have produced floods of traumatized refugees.

So, at the holiday season, when we try to help the less fortunate, here are some organizations that are assisting victims of this Mideast catastrophe. I’m also including some groups that do fine work fighting Ebola in West Africa and helping to educate Afghan girls.

One of the most horrifying stories of 2014 was ISIS’s genocidal campaign against Iraq’s ancient, non-Muslim Yazidi sect, including the kidnapping and sale of thousands of women as sex slaves. Temple University’s Dialogue Institute has joined with the only Yazidi member of the Iraqi parliament, an indomitable woman named Vian Dakhil, to raise money to help about 250 women who have escaped and to try to rescue more.

The Dialogue Institute invites young leaders and students from around the world to interfaith dialogues about pluralism, exposing the visitors to other faiths. The institute just hosted Dakhil, who traveled to Washington to ask Congress and senior administration officials to help her

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500,000-member community, which fled northern Iraq and is now living in primitive refugee tent camps in Iraqi Kurdistan as winter approaches.

Dakhil is also urgently trying to raise money to provide immediate counseling and other assistance for escaped women and girls, many of whom have been raped and some made pregnant. Although their families will take them back, their conservative society may never fully accept them; they will need psychological counseling and job training in order to have a future.

To assist her efforts, visit www.institute.jesdialogue. org. The institute will report back on her work.

The Syrian refugee crisis has overwhelmed private and United Nations aid agencies, with almost half the country displaced inside Syria or in neighboring Iraq, Jordan, or Turkey. Many organizations are involved, but I especially admire the work of the International Rescue Committee.

At a time when most aid groups still sent their goods via the murderous regime in Damascus (because the regime was the legally sovereign government), IRC bucked the trend and sent aid from Turkey directly into rebel-held areas of Syria. Civilians there were in desperate need, but the regime made certain most international aid never reached them. You can donate at http://www.rescue. org/last-minute-gifts. Another excellent agency, Save the Children, lets you donate to a Syria crisis fund (www.savethechildren.org/syria).

UNHCR, the U.N. refugee agency, is building shelters, setting up schools, and delivering emergency health care inside Syria and in neighboring countries. But as a cruel winter approaches, with no end to the Syrian war in sight, UNHCR’s capacity is at a breaking point, as are other critical U.N. agencies, such as the World Food Program.

You can get a graphic sense of the Syrian refugee crisis watching UNHCR videos at www.unhcr.org/v-513720856 and can donate at www.unrefugees.org/emergency.

In fighting the Ebola pandemic, the private aid agency Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres, or MSF) has played an outsize role in West Africa, filling the vacuum when a patch-

work global health system failed. According to a Wall Street Journal report a month ago, MSF was still handling the bulk of Ebola cases in the three most affected countries, with more than 3,400 workers, six clinics, and 600 beds.

To help, visit www.doctorswithoutborders.org.

Finally, for those who worry, as I do, that Afghan girls will pay the price as U.S. troops exit Afghanistan, there are several aid groups trying to strengthen women’s gains there and help educate girls.

One that I like, the Afghan Girls Financial Assistance Fund (AGFAF), was set up by local New Jersey folks to bring a small number of Afghan girls to study at U.S. high schools and universities.

Each student has a host family who helps her adjust to local culture. To donate, visit www.agfaf.org. In the future, I will list more organizations that help Afghan women.

At a time when the world is fragmenting and many violent conflicts appear out of control, at least it’s still possible to give to groups that can ameliorate the suffering of individuals. As it is said in the Talmud and in the Koran (and ignored by the Taliban and ISIS): “Whoever saves a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire world.”

— Trudy Rubin is a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Precipitation in inches 24 hours through 8 p.m. yest. 0.05 Month to date 2.00 Normal month to date 1.32 Year to date 37.52 Normal year to date 39.61

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Berkeley, Mo. (ap) — The mayor of the St. Louis suburb of Berkeley urged calm Wednesday after a white police officer killed a black 18-year-old who police said pointed a gun at him, reigniting tensions that have lingered since the death of Michael Brown in neighboring Ferguson.

A crowd of about 300 people gathered at the gas station where Antonio Martin was shot late Tuesday, throwing rocks and bricks in a scene reminiscent of the sometimesviolent protests that followed Brown’s death.

But unlike the shooting of Brown, which was not captured on video, Berkeley Mayor Theodore Hoskins said surveillance footage appeared to show Martin pulling a gun on the unidentified 34-year-old officer who questioned him and another man about a theft at a convenience store.

Brown was unarmed.

“You couldn’t even compare this with Ferguson or

the Garner case in New York,” Hoskins said.

He also noted that unlike in Ferguson, where a mostly white police force serves a mostly black community, more than half of the officers in his city of 9,000 are black, including top command staff.

St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar did not provide more details about the theft Martin was being asked about. He said Martin pulled a loaded 9mm handgun and the officer fired three shots while stumbling backward. One hit Martin, who didn’t fire his own gun.

He died at the scene.

“I don’t know why the guy didn’t get a shot off, whether his gun jammed or he couldn’t get the safety off,” said attorney Brian Millikan. He said the officer was lucky to be alive and certain he had no choice but to use lethal force.

St. Louis County police and the city of Berkeley are investigating the

Shooter kills 1 at New Orleans mall

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lamic State forces.

But evidence indicates the Islamic State “did not down the aircraft as the terrorist organization is claiming.” The statement didn’t cite a cause for the crash.

In the statement Wednesday, Gen. Lloyd Austin, head of U.S. Central Command, called the Jordanians “highly respected and valued partners.”

He said their pilots and crews have performed exceptionally in the U.S.-led bombing campaign.

Austin said the U.S. will support efforts to recover the pilot and won’t tolerate attempts by the Islamic State to “misrepresent or exploit this unfortunate aircraft crash for their own purposes.”

Gretna, La. — A Christmas Eve shooting left one person dead at a mall in suburban New Orleans, and police have a suspect in custody.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand said it happened about 4:20 p.m.

Wednesday, less than two hours before the mall in Gretna was scheduled to close for the holiday.

Normand said the victim had just purchased something from Foot Locker and had turned from the cash register when a man walked to within 3 or 4 feet of him and began shooting.

The sheriff said at least three shots were fired. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

No one else was injured.

Normand said the shooter was apprehended several blocks from the mall and was being questioned by authorities. Charges had not yet been filed.

Gretna is in suburban New Orleans.

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Merry Christmas W e asked our readers to share a favorite Christmas memory with us — preferably a cherished moment that didn’t center on getting presents or on other commercial aspects of the holiday. Here’s what they had to say.

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As much as I enjoyed the extra activity that Christmas brought to our house, my most lingering memory is of a moment when everything seemed to stop. I was about 12, and my sister and I were lying on our beds in our darkened room with the radio on listening to “A Christmas Carol.” In the living room was an aluminum tree (remember those in the ’60s?) complete with rotating color wheel, casting a glow down the hall into our room. My mother came in and sat on the bed listening with us in silence.

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Our own ‘Little Drummer Boy’ Dec. 25, 1966, I brought a special gift home from the hospital: our son, Brett Fuller. He was born Dec. 21 at Lawrence Memorial. Our 3-year-old daughter, Shelly, told my nurse I was upstairs having baby Jesus.

Often during our hospital stay, the music playing in the background as they brought Brett into my room from the nursery was “The Little Drummer Boy” so it’s still special to hear that and a great reminder of my favorite Christmas.

He’s a gift that keeps on giving as he and his wife, Tobi, live in Lenexa with their three chrildren who provide us with wonderful times.

— Judy Fuller Shunk

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Special slumber party Our first Christmas together as a married couple proved that I selected my perfect mate. Steve knew I loved Christmas, so it was no surprise I’d already decided in May where to place the tree in our little rented cottage.

I also then confessed my childhood fantasy of wanting to sleep under the Christmas tree.

Unfortunately, our first Christmas was less bright because my father had unexpectedly passed away, but Steve knew what to do. Late Christmas Eve, I exited the bathroom and discovered a bare mattress. I quickly found him and the missing bedding in the living room … under the tree.

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and old shoeboxes a tabletop village in which I could drive my toy cars and play with my dolls and Legos. It even had its own charming little Christmas tree! While playing there, I forgot about my pain and scar on my cheek from surgery. Even now, when I see that scar in the mirror, I think of that beautiful memory.

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Perhaps not a “cherished” memory, but one that will “live in infamy,” occurred on Dec. 25, 1941. Dad was stationed at Camp Malakole, just west of Pearl Harbor, when the Japanese attacked on Dec. 7.

My family was confined to our home in the Manoa Valley. Windows were covered with blankets per blackout orders. Furniture was crated in preparation for evacuation. Schools were closed, so there was room to contain bodies of those who were killed in the attack. We built a bomb shelter. We carried gas masks. Determined to celebrate Christmas Day, my brothers and I cut palm fronds, placed them in a bucket, and decorated them with hibiscus. Mother played carols on our piano. Dad had three hours off to have dinner with us.

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Houston quietly nearing sacks standard Kansas City, Mo. (ap) — Quarterbacks would be faring a whole lot better against Justin Houston this season if they avoided him as deftly as the Chiefs’ star linebacker dodges reporters.

It doesn’t matter that Houston is the NFL’s sack leader heading into the final week of the regular season.

Nor does it matter that he’s just two sacks shy of 20, which would match Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas for the single-season franchise record.

He’d rather let others vouch for him than speak in front of a camera.

“It starts physically, a guy that’s extremely physically talented,” Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith said, “but the thing about Justin is how smart he is. He knows situations, sees tendencies, splits, things like that. He has a good understanding of the game.”

Smith is speaking from experience, having faced Houston in training camp, when coach Andy Reid unleashes the first-team defense against the No. 1 offense.

But even then, Smith usually has on the yellow jersey that is supposed to keep defenders from laying a lick on them.

Philip Rivers, Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger have no such luxury.

“He’s just relentless,” Smith added. “Plays such good football in all situations. That’s the thing I see.

Those guys only get noticed for sacks and deservedly some of that, but certainly how he plays on first and second down, plays the run — an all-down player.”

When he was coming out of Georgia, Houston had a reputation for being far better at getting to the quarterback than dropping into coverage or stopping the run.

These days, he’s just as adept at bringing down a ball carrier or batting down a pass as he is pummeling a quarterback.

There’s a benefit to that, too: Houston’s now on the field in virtually any down or distance, giving him even more opportunities to harass the opponent.

He’s had at least one sack in five straight games.

“He’s a great leader, a vocal leader, but he shows in actions, too, going out and laying it on the line,” Chiefs defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson said.

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KANSAS UNIVERSITY GUARD EVAN MANNING, RIGHT, LOOKS TO PASS INSIDE against Oregon State guard Challe Barton in this photo from Nov. 30, 2012, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Now that freshman Devonté Graham is sidelined because of a toe injury, Manning might get more playing time for the Jayhawks.

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With increased playing time potentially on the horizon for Kansas University men’s basketball walk-on Evan Manning, a trip down Memory Lane seemed appropriate.

For the junior who spent his entire childhood in Lawrence — playing basketball at Southwest Middle School and Free State High before joining the Jayhawks — Manning’s front-row seat to the Kansas program allowed him to experience moments not every young baller gets the opportunity to enjoy.

Manning’s father, Danny, was a former Kansas great and KU assistant now serving as head coach at Wake Forest.

Thus, Evan had great seats to most games and often traveled to the high-profile road games. He attended his share of KU practices and got to know some of the best players and biggest names to come through Allen Fieldhouse on a personal level.

But while Manning marveled at every shot made by

Sherron Collins and rebound ning recalled. “Stephen Vinripped down by Thomas son was a guy who always Robinson, some of his clos- would say ‘What’s up?’ to est connecme. I’d walk tions were by the bench, developed and he’d alwith playways give me ers whose a high-five, role he now so he was occupies on my favorite the end of player for the Kansas the longest bench. time.”

The first Back then, such connecManning did tion came not spend when Mantoo much ning was time thinkin second ing about his grade.

Evown basketery time he ball future. walked into He loved Allen Fieldto play. He house for a loved to soak game or a up as much practice, one knowledge player alfrom his faways made ther as he Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photo time for him, could. And KANSAS GUARD EVAN MANNING with a handhe loved the BOUNCES A PASS against shake, a highJayhawks.

Lafayette in this photo from five or simply But the idea Dec. 20 in Allen Fieldhouse. a smile. that he one “I rememday would fill ber back when my dad wasn’t the same role that Vinson — even coaching and I would a Lawrence High graduate — come to the games,” Man- had was never in the picture.

Now that it has become his reality, Manning said he has to focused on keeping things simple.

“I go out there, and I know my job is get the ball moving from side to side and make sure we get a good shot every possession,” he said. “That’s just basketball. That’s my job.

It was at Free State. It is here, so ...”

So, regardless of whether coach Bill Self calls on him to play more minutes while freshman Devonte’ Graham or sidelined or if he retains his role as a walk-on who only checks in late in the game, the 6-foot-3, 170-pound, junior guard vows to prepare for games as he always has.

“It would be more exciting,” Manning said of playing more. “But, at the same time, you gotta go at it with the same mind-set as always.

You have to be ready to win every possession, and that’s what I’m gonna try to do if I do get more opportunities.

Coach does a good job of giving us all confidence. It’s a simple game. Whenever you make the simple play, Please see MANNING, page 3B

Jayhawks in NBA on display today in the national spotlight to“By Christmas, you day, when fans take a break should know what type of from the holiday bustle and team you are,” Pierce said.

For decades, the NBA has family gatherings.

“You should have an idenlooked at Christmas Day as tity. Around Christmas, this a chance to showcase its star Washington at New York, is the time you should be players and standout teams. featuring Paul Pierce, Drew showing everybody, ‘This Through the years, with Gooden and Cole Aldrich: The is who we are.’ You’re in league expansion and me- biggest bang for a KU fan’s it or you’re out of it. This dia growth, more and more buck comes in the first game the time for the rest of the games have piled up on the of the day (11 a.m., ESPN). league, the rest of the world annual holiday schedule like Pierce, now in his 17th to find out, this is who we presents under a tree. season and playing in his are.”

That’s good news for third consecutive Christmas With the help of Pierce seven of the 17 former Kan- Day game (with three dif- (13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, sas University basketball ferent teams), told the AP’s 2.3 assists), who signed with players fortunate enough to Tim Reynolds the Wizards Washington this past offcall The Association home. need to understand this is a season, and rising star point They have a chance to bask unique opportunity. guard John Wall, the WizBy Benton Smith

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WASHINGTON FORWARD DREW GOODEN scores over then-Brooklyn forward Paul Pierce (34) in this photo from March 15 in Washington. Now the two former Jayhawks are teammates in D.C.

ards have gone 19-8, good enough for the third-best record in the Eastern Conference.

They shouldn’t have too much trouble disposing of the Knicks (5-25, the thirdworst record in the NBA), especially considering what this type of stage means to the up-and-coming Wizards and their veteran leader.

“You remember as a kid, ‘Oh, man, we get to watch Michael Jordan on Christmas,’ Magic Johnson, all your favorite players, all the Please see JAYHAWKS, page 3B

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TCU coach Gary Patterson embraced change and joined an exclusive club.

Patterson was voted college football coach of the year by the Associated Press on Wednesday, joining Nick Saban as the only two-time winners.

The AP coach of the year has been awarded since 1998.

Patterson, in his 14th season at TCU, was coach of the year in 2009. Saban was coach of the year in 2003 when he was with LSU and in 2008 at Alabama.

Patterson received 27 of 54 votes from the AP Top 25 media panel. Urban Meyer of Ohio State was the runner-up with 14 votes. Mississippi State’s Dan Mullen received six votes.

Alabama’s Saban and Arizona’s Rich Rodriguez drew two votes each. Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher, Baylor’s Art Briles and Memphis’ Justin Fuente had one.

Patterson guided the sixthranked Horned Frogs to an 11-1 record and a share of the Big 12 title after going 4-8 in 2013.

“The head coaches get too much attention,” Patterson said. “That means really that you had a good team. Good players and really a great coaching staff.”

After his worst season at TCU, Patterson overhauled his offense, knowing he needed more production to keep up in the high-scoring Big 12. He brought in Doug Meacham to be offensive coordinator and Sonny Cumbie to assist and coach quarterbacks. They installed an up-tempo, spread offense similar to the one used by Big 12 rivals Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and West Virginia.

What resulted was one of the biggest turnarounds of the season. TCU went from being ranked 105th in the nation in yards per play and 106th in yards per game in 2013 to ranking ninth and fourth, respectively, in those categories in 2014. The Horned Frogs increased their points per game by three touchdowns, from 25 to 46. Trevone Boykin, who seemed destined to become a full-time receiver, instead developed into one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the country.

“It was a big jump for us.

Thirty-two years of my 33 years (in coaching) I’ve been part of run, play action, play good defense. Special teams. This was outside of my comfort zone,” Patterson said.

Patterson learned a good defense and an up-tempo offense could co-exist. And TCU, in just its third year in the Big 12, won a share of the conference title. Only a last-second loss at Baylor kept the Frogs from a perfect season.

TCU was in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot and came into the final weekend of the season third in the selection committee rankings.

The Frogs ended up sixth and instead of playing for the national title will meet Mississippi in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 31.

“We wanted to be in the playoff, but I’m not sure the way it all was handled that TCU didn’t gain even more from not being it in. How we handled it,” Patterson said.

Pittsburgh — Pat Narduzzi spent eight years transforming Michigan State’s defense into one of the most intimidating in the country.

Pittsburgh is hoping he can do the same with the Panthers as they try to find their niche in the new-look ACC. A person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press

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WESTERN KENTUCKY RUNNING BACK ANTHONY WALES (20) CARRIES THE BALL into the end zone as quarterback Brandon Doughty, rear left, signals touchdown signal during WKU’s 49-48 victory over Central Michigan in the Bahamas Bowl on Wednesday in Nassau, Bahamas.

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Bahamas Bowl Western Kentucky 49, Central Michigan 48 Nassau, Bahamas — Western Kentucky knows its defensive blunders on what became the final touchdown of the Bahamas Bowl will stay on highlight reels for a long, long time.

That’s fine with the Hilltoppers — because they found a way to hang on for an unforgettable win.

Wasting nearly every bit of a 35-point lead and giving up the most improbable of touchdowns on the final play from scrimmage, Western Kentucky overcame a record-setting seven touchdown passes from Cooper Rush and beat Central Michigan on Wednesday in the first bowl game played outside the U.S. or Canada since 1937.

“There’s been a lot of twists and turns to all of our games,” Western Kentucky coach Jeff Brohm said.

Not like this.

Central Michigan (7-6) scored the final five touchdowns of the game, including a three-lateral, 75-yard dazzler on the final play where six Chippewas — one center, one quarterback and four receivers — touched the ball. Officially, it went down as a touchdown pass to Titus Davis by Rush, his seventh scoring toss of the day, one more than anyone had ever thrown in any bowl game.

Central Michigan went for a 2-point conversion and the win, only to have it broken up by Western Kentucky’s Wonderful Terry.

A wonderful finish, indeed.

“I want to tell Central Michigan that’s one heck of a job by them,” Brohm said. “They showed the heart and spirit that this game is all about.”

Here’s how the miracle happened: The Chippewas got the ball on their own 25 with a second remaining after a punt, trailing 49-42. Rush threw deep to Jesse Kroll, who caught the ball between three defenders at the 29. Kroll advanced the ball slightly before lateraling to Deon Butler, who got the ball to Courtney Williams just before getting tackled.

Williams then tossed the ball to Davis, who caught it at the 15 and outran three Western Kentucky players to the end zone, reaching to knock over the pylon as he fell out of bounds to complete the bizarre play.

Central Michigan coach Dan Enos said he originally planned to kick the extra point.

He then changed his mind, a decision that’s surely going to be debated.

“Cooper had thrown seven touchdown passes already in the game, so we figured he was pretty hot,” Enos said. “We didn’t want to go to overtime because we had trouble stopping them all day. We thought we had momentum so we’d try to win the game.”

When the conversion pass hit the ground, only then could the Hilltoppers exhale.

“It was a roller-coaster ride,” said Western

Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty, who threw five touchdowns pass to increase his nation-leading total to 49 on the season.

“We were just lucky and blessed that we got the win.”

Very lucky.

The ending largely overshadowed a huge day by Doughty, who threw for 486 yards.

Doughty completed 31 of 42 passes for the Hilltoppers (8-5) and capped the sixth-highest single-season touchdown total in major college football history. Anthony Wales and Leon Allen added touchdown runs for the Hilltoppers.

Rush threw for 485 yards. He never had more than three touchdowns in a college game, and wound up being credited with five in the final 12 minutes for the Chippewas.

“We just kept grinding away, taking it one play at a time,” Rush said. “From the huddle we just kept saying, ‘One play at a time.’ And next thing you know we look up and the score’s getting closer and closer and that’s when you know you’ve got a chance to win it.”

The teams finished with 1,254 yards of offense, 647 by Western Kentucky. McNeal caught five passes for 155 yards for the Hilltoppers, who got 95 yards rushing from Wales.

Davis had 147 receiving yards and four touchdown grabs, including the one on the final play, for Central Michigan. The finish was one that Brohm understandably likened to the infamous Stanford-Cal, multi-lateral finish with the Cardinal band already on the field — known simply as “The Play” that gave the Golden Bears a 25-20 win in 1982.

“This one may have been even better,” Brohm said, “other than there wasn’t a band on the field.”

This game was the first of a planned run of at least six years of bowl matchups in the Bahamas.

They’ll be hard-pressed to see another one like this.

Hawaii Bowl Rice 30, Fresno State 6 Honolulu — Driphus Jackson played his best game of the year by passing for 318 yards and three touchdowns, and Rice completed a remarkable turnaround with a victory over Fresno State.

The Owls (8-5) started the season 0-3 and ended it with their second bowl win in the last three years.

Jackson was accurate with his arm and dangerous with his feet, rushing for 41 yards and some key scrambles out of trouble. The Owls got plenty of help from their defense.

The Bulldogs (6-8), the only team with a losing record to play a bowl game, broke their own Hawaii Bowl record for fewest points. It was the fewest points Fresno State scored all season.

The Bulldogs lost their sixth consecutive bowl game.

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THE 2014 JOURNAL-WORLD ALL-AREA BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM IS, FROM LEFT, ETHAN DONLEY, FREE STATE; Dakota Helm, Baldwin; Thomas Becker, Free State; Kurtis Loevenstein, Mill Valley; Runner of the Year Ryan Liston, Free State; Coach of the Year Mike Spielman, Baldwin; George Letner, Baldwin; Tanner Hockenbury, Free State; Derek Meeks, Mill Valley; and Joe Pierce, Baldwin. Not pictured: Luis Murillo, De Soto.

Runner of the Year Ryan Liston, Free State Liston became the first Free State runner to win a Sunflower League championship, and he followed it up with a regional title. He won four races this season and has committed to run for Kansas University next year.

Coach of the Year Mike Spielman, Baldwin The Bulldogs dominated this season, winning championships in the Frontier League, at regionals and at the Class 4A state meet. It was their second straight state title, and they were led by Jackson Barth, Nevin Dunn, Dakota Helm, George Letner, Joe Pierce,

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something good will happen. That’s the great thing about our offense: There are so many options. You hit the open guy, and then the next option will be open. It’s basically just playing basketball, having fun and competing with your teammates.”

As for whether he has found a way to fill the role that Vinson once did for him, Manning said he made it a priority to keep

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“Consistency in his level of play, his preparation is good — he does a lot of film study, and he communicates with the group on what he sees and what he think is coming. He has a good knack of picking that up.”

Houston was on quite a pace last year before he dislocated his elbow in November, keeping him out until the playoffs.

He’s been healthy this year and piling up the sacks.

When he brought down Roethlisberger in last Sunday’s loss to Pittsburgh, it gave him 18 on the season.

That’s a half sack more than the Texans’ J.J. Watt and a full sack more than Ravens star Elvis Dumervil, the two defenders closest to him in the league race.

Houston already has the second-most sacks in any Chiefs season, surging past the 15 1/2 that Jared Allen had in 2007.

Dakota Helm, Baldwin — Helm provided consistency for the Bulldogs all First Team season. The junior finished Thomas Becker, Free third in the Frontier League State — The Firebirds’ and third at regionals. At senior kept improving the Class 4A state meet, throughout the year and Helm took 10th place, helplowering his personaling Baldwin win its second record times. He finished straight state championeighth in the Sunflower ship.

League, fourth at regionals Tanner Hockenbury, and 23rd at the Class 6A Free State — Hockenbury state meet in 16:45. was consistent throughout Ethan Donley, Free the season, placing in the State — Donley was the top 15 in three regular-seaFirebirds’ top runner at son meets. The Firebirds’ the Class 6A state meet, junior took sixth in the leading Free State to fourth Sunflower League, 10th at place in the team standregionals and 17th at state ings. At state, the junior with a season-best 5K time took sixth place in 16:23. of 16:41.

He also finished fifth in George Letner, Baldthe Sunflower League and win — The Bulldogs’ junior third at regionals. was dominant throughout Zach Smith and Parker Wilson.

that part of the walk-on tradition going.

“Coach (Jerrance) Howard’s son, J.J., is one of my favorites,” Manning said with a grin.

“He’s gonna be a stud.

“But there are a bunch of kids you see around here, who come to our camps and you always meet ’em at camps, and they go through the autograph line and say, ‘Hey, remember me?’ and you actually do remember.

‘Yeah, you’re the kid who was wearing the headband at camp,’ and stuff like that. It’s just a lot of fun.”

Now, only Thomas and his 20 sacks in 1990 still stand.

“We’re all pulling for him that he can finish up,” said Reid, whose Chiefs need to beat San Diego on Sunday and get a whole lot of help to reach the playoffs.

“That’s not the most important thing — he wants to win the game — but at the same time, he sure has done a nice job.”

He’s been doing it for a while, too. Houston is only wrapping up his fourth season, but has already climbed into a tie with Eric Hicks for sixth in team history at 44 1/2 sacks.

Mike Bell is not far off in fifth place with 51 sacks.

Whether Houston gets a shot at that mark becomes a touchy subject.

Houston’s representatives spoke to the Chiefs about a long-term deal last offseason, but they never made much headway.

Houston stayed away from the practice facility during voluntary workouts, though he took part in all of training camp.

the season, winning regional and Frontier League championships. Letner also won the Anderson County Invitational in the regular season and took fifth at the Class 4A state meet in 16:42.

Ryan Liston, Free State — Liston shifted from a good runner to an elite runner during his senior season and dominated throughout the year.

He won a regional title in season-best time of 16:15. However, an illness forced him to withdraw from the Class 6A state meet.

Kurtis Loevenstein, Mill Valley — The senior capped an impressive cross country career by finishing second in

the Kaw Valley League, helping the Jaguars to a league championship. Loevenstein also took eighth at regionals and 26th at state.

Derek Meeks, Mill Valley — Meeks won a Kaw Valley League championship for the second straight year, and he finished third at regionals in 16:28. The Jaguars’ junior also took 15th at the Class 5A state meet, the second straight year he has finished in the top 20.

Luis Murillo, De Soto — Murillo won his second straight regional championship, leading his school to a regional title.

The Wildcats’ junior also finished fifth in the Frontier League and sixth at the

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key matchups,” Pierce told Reynolds. “And now being a part of it six, seven, eight times, you’re kind of used to it, you kind of embrace it, but you’re still up for it.”

Gooden, another KU product in D.C., has only played in four of Washington’s past 10 games, averaging just 7.3 minutes, 1.0 point and 1.3 rebounds.

On the other side of the court, Aldrich’s playing time has gone up of late for the Knicks. Though the 6-foot-11 center has only appeared in 18 games for New York, he has played 21.7 minutes during the previous three games and produced 13 points and 10 rebounds a week ago, against Chicago.

Cleveland at Miami, featuring Mario Chalmers: LeBron James is taking his talents back to South Beach, as a Cavalier, for this game (4 p.m., ABC), so the hoopla will focus on that story line.

Equally interesting, though, is how James’ former teammates, such as Chalmers, play against the guy who helped them reach four straight NBA Finals and win two championships.

Now in his seventh year with the Heat, Chalmers is averaging a career-best 12.4 points a game, with 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals, though he has started just 11 games for Miami (1316). While he has scored in double figures six consecutive games, simultaneously the Heat are going through a funk — 2-4 without Chris Bosh (injured calf).

On Wednesday,

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AT LEAST ONE OF THESE FORMER KANSAS UNIVERSITY STANDOUTS SHOULD PLAY in an NBA game today. Though Chicago’s Kirk Hinrich, left, is nursing a knee injury and unlikely to play against the Lakers, Miami’s Mario Chalmers almost certainly will take the floor today against LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Chalmers told the AP he and his teammates didn’t know whether their allstar forward would be available for the showdown with Cleveland (17-10), but they shouldn’t worry about it.

“It’s an early game (in the season),” he said,

“and I would rather have us at full strength later in the season than right now in December. So we just have to take it. Not having that option with Chris is making everybody else have to step up.”

Oklahoma City at San Antonio, featuring Nick

Class 4A state meet with a time of 16:44.

Joe Pierce, Baldwin — The Oklahoma City University signee was dominant in his final prep season. The Bulldogs’ senior finished fourth in the Frontier League and fifth at regionals. At the state meet, he ran his 5K in under 17 minutes and took eighth place.

Honorable Mention Ryan Bristol, McLouth; Nevin Dunn, Baldwin; Steven Najera, Eudora; Nathan Pederson, Lawrence; Ethan Phillips, Tonganoxie; Zach Smith, Baldwin; Sam White, Ottawa; Nathan Zwahlen, De Soto.

— Bobby Nightengale

Collison: A role player through and through, 11th-year veteran Collison plays the fewest minutes (17.5 a game) of any of the Thunder’s regular rotation players.

But the former KU star will be just as eager to beat defending champion San Antonio — 1:30 p.m. tipoff, on ABC — as OKC franchise player Russell Westbrook (Kevin Durant is listed as out because of an ankle injury).

Collison averages 4.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists in his limited role.

L.A. Lakers at Chicago, featuring (maybe) Kirk Hinrich: When the league announced its Christmas schedule, this game (7 p.m., TNT) looked like a chance for two former Jayhawks to play against each other.

However, KU might not be represented at all.

The Lakers’ Xavier Henry ruptured his left Achilles in November and is done for the season. Chicago’s Hinrich, meanwhile, didn’t travel with the Bulls to Washington due to an injured right knee and is unlikely to play today.

Hinrich is averaging 7.6 points and 3.3 assists off the bench for Chicago (19-9).

Golden State at L.A. Clippers, featuring (possibly) Brandon Rush: The Warriors (23-4) have emerged as the NBA’s best team, but those hoping to watch Rush contribute might not want to stay up if they’ve had an exhausting holiday.

First-year coach Steve Kerr has only played the former KU standout in 14 games, and Rush is averaging just 8.6 minutes and 0.8 points for the Western Conference’s top offense (108.1 points per game).

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Next level lessons: l l Baseball lessons: Officials: Eudora Parks Next Level Baseball AcadHourly lessons. Grades and Recreation is hiring emy offers year-round K-12. All skill levels. Funda- officials for the 2015 youth private and semi-private basketball leagues. Combaseball lessons ages 8-18. mentals of hitting, pitchpetitive pay and will only Locations in Lawrence, Big ing, fielding, baserunning and other baseball-related work Saturday mornings.

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For information, email Dun- skills. Have references. Call Please call Jimmy at 542coach Dan at 785-7603434 or visit the Eudora canmatt32@yahoo.com 6161 (BASEBALL KNOWCommunity Center for or visit NextLevelBasebalHOW). more information. lAcademy.com l

Archery club: The Junior Olympic Archery Development Club meets at 9 a.m. every Saturday in the indoor target range at Overton’s Archery Center, 1025 N. Third Street, Suite 119. Youth age 8-20, all levels of experience, are invited to join. The Archery Center has a full-service pro shop with rental equipment available. For information, call Overton’s Archery Center at 8321654 or visit www.overtonsarcherycenter.com l

Group run: At 6 p.m. every Thursday, Garry Gribble’s RunningSports holds a group run from its store. It’s called “Mass Street Milers,” and all paces and ability levels are welcome. For information, call the store at (785)-8560434.

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Hammer lessons: Gary Hammer offers private and small group basketball lessons. Hammer is the P.E. teacher and a coach at Veritas Christian School.

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Baseball camp: Next Level Baseball will be hosting Holiday Skills camps on Dec. 30 (Team Performance) from 9 a.m.-noon for 10U-16U. Cost is $45.

Email Matt Duncan at duncanmatt32@yahoo. com for questions and registration.

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Basketball clinic: PS Invitational Basketball Tournament & 4SquareAthletics will conduct a two-day 4SquareFOCUSbasketball clinic on Jan. 3-4 at South Middle School. Local former college and current high school players will be coaches. Saturday, Jan. 3: 5- 8-year-old: 9:30-11 a.m.; 9-12-year-old: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4: 5 -8-year-old: noon-1:30 p.m.; 9- 12-year-old: 2-3:30 p.m. For registration info: 4SquareFOCUS@gmail. com and 4SquareAthletics. com l

Indoor bicycle workouts: Ten-week program l developed for cyclists Stealth football: from experts to beginners.

Drills are based on your Lawrence Stealth of the personal heart-rate zones, Midwest Football League and perceived exertion, so is looking for players 18 they appear to be just right and older who want to l for your ability. A workout compete on 2015 stealth Basketball trainer: typically lasts one hour roster. If you are interReign Basketball Academy ested please email us your and consists of a series of LLC. offers personal and progressively more intense height, weight, position, group basketball training cycling drills designed to college and high school at sessions for boys and girls lawrencestealth@gmail. improve your pedaling ages 6-18. For informacom we are looking for 45 effiency, leg strength and tion, visit www.facebook. endurance. Each drill mimdedicated football players com/reignbasketballacad- to play for the new minor ics a real bike ride (sprints, emy or contact Rebekah league football team. Team hills, pace lines, etc.) and is Vann at 785-766-3056; or and league office phone set to music that matches email:reignhoops@me.com number is 785-379-1180. the effort of the ride. The l result is a lot of fun that Stealth is also looking for Basketball basics: sneaks in a hard workout. qualified coaches to lead One-to-one instruction by Meet three times per the team in 2015. Email

week (Sunday-TuesdayThursday) from Dec. 28 to March 5. More information: email John McClure jmcCollege Bowl Schedule clure@sunflower.com, or Wednesday’s Games call 766-8235.

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Second session of LPRD recreation basketball: Lawrence Parks and Recreation is taking registrations for those (K-8) interested in participating in the 2015 winter session of Youth Lawrence Parks & Recreation. To register stop by any of the recreation centers or register online at: www.lprd.org.

Registration deadline is Jan. 5. l

Baseball camp: The Jayhawk Baseball Camp has many different camp options for area youth in the coming months. There is a Holiday Skills Camp from Dec. 27-29, a variety of four-week hitting, pitching, and catching academies in January-April, and a two-day Spring Training Camp in March. Please contact the KU Baseball Office for more information at 785-864-7907, or go to the camp website at http://www.kuathletics. com l

Coaches clinic: PS Invitational Basketball Tournament & 4SquareAthletics will conduct the 4SquareFOCUSbasketball coaching clinic for youth coaches. Featuring four championship level youth basketball coaches and former KU player/coach Jerry Waugh. Jan. 3 at South Middle School. For registration info: 4SquareFOCUS@gmail.com and 4SquareAthletics.com.

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At Nassau Western Kentucky 49, Central Michigan 48 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Rice 30, Fresno State 6 Friday, Dec. 26 Heart of Dallas Bowl Illinois (6-6) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-4), Noon (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl At Detroit Rutgers (7-5) vs. North Carolina (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl UCF (9-3) vs. N.C. State (7-5), 7 p.m.

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AMERICAN CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA y-New England 12 3 0 .800 459 296 Miami 8 7 0 .533 364 336 Buffalo 8 7 0 .533 326 280 N.Y. Jets 3 12 0 .200 246 377 South

W L T Pct PF PA y-Indianapolis 10 5 0 .667 431 359 Houston 8 7 0 .533 349 290 Jacksonville 3 12 0 .200 232 389 Tennessee 2 13 0 .133 244 411 North

W L T Pct PF PA x-Cincinnati 10 4 1 .700 348 317 x-Pittsburgh 10 5 0 .667 409 351 Baltimore 9 6 0 .600 389 292 Cleveland 7 8 0 .467 289 317 West

W L T Pct PF PA y-Denver 11 4 0 .733 435 340 San Diego 9 6 0 .600 341 329 Kansas City 8 7 0 .533 334 274 Oakland 3 12 0 .200 239 405 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

W L T Pct PF PA y-Dallas 11 4 0 .733 423 335 Philadelphia 9 6 0 .600 440 374 N.Y. Giants 6 9 0 .400 354 366 Washington 4 11 0 .267 284 394 South

W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 6 8 1 .433 305 371 Atlanta 6 9 0 .400 378 383 New Orleans 6 9 0 .400 378 404 Tampa Bay 2 13 0 .133 257 387 North

W L T Pct PF PA x-Detroit 11 4 0 .733 301 252 x-Green Bay 11 4 0 .733 456 328 Minnesota 6 9 0 .400 312 334 Chicago 5 10 0 .333 310 429 West

W L T Pct PF PA x-Seattle 11 4 0 .733 374 248 x-Arizona 11 4 0 .733 293 279 San Francisco 7 8 0 .467 286 323 St. Louis 6 9 0 .400 318 334 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday, Dec. 28 Indianapolis at Tennessee, Noon Jacksonville at Houston, Noon San Diego at Kansas City, Noon Chicago at Minnesota, Noon Cleveland at Baltimore, Noon Dallas at Washington, Noon N.Y. Jets at Miami, Noon Buffalo at New England, Noon Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, Noon New Orleans at Tampa Bay, Noon Arizona at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

Oakland at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

Detroit at Green Bay, 3:25 p.m.

Carolina at Atlanta, 3:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

Weight-lifting winner: Joe Walden of Lawrence set 11 American and 13 state records for his weight class and age group en route to winning the Strong as a Bull Powerlifting Championships over the weekend in Kansas City, Missouri. Competing at 76 KG (165.25 pounds) and in the 55-59 age group, Walden set records NBA CONFERENCE in squat (final record: 451.9 EASTERN Atlantic Division

W pounds), bench press Toronto 22 (242.5 pounds), deadlift Brooklyn 12 (458.5 pounds) and total Boston 10 York 5 (1,152 pounds). Walden had New Philadelphia 4 previously set world reSoutheast Division

W cords (in the 181.75-pound Atlanta 21 class) while winning the Washington 19 Miami 13 International Powerlifting Orlando 11 League’s World ChampiCharlotte 10 Central Division onships in Las Vegas. He

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Racquetball winners: Darrell Sampson and Rick Bryant of Lawrence teamed to win the Men’s B Doubles Division at the 10th Annual Kansas Racquetball Association Winter Shootout Dec. 13 at The Athletic Club of Overland Park. Sampson and Bryant were also Consolation Bracket Champions in the Men’s A and C Singles divisions, respectively.

Detroit 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division

W Memphis 21 Houston 20 Dallas 20 San Antonio 18 New Orleans 14 Northwest Division

W Portland 23 Oklahoma City 13 Denver 12 Utah 9 Minnesota 5 Pacific Division

W Golden State 23 L.A. Clippers 19 Phoenix 16 Sacramento 12 L.A. Lakers 9

L 7 15 16 25 23

Pct GB .759 — .444 9 .385 10½ .167 17½ .148 17

L 7 8 16 20 19

Pct GB .750 — .704 1½ .448 8½ .355 11½ .345 11½

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Wednesday’s Games No games scheduled Thursday’s Games Washington at New York, 11 a.m.

Okla. City at San Antonio, 1:30 p.m.

Cleveland at Miami, 4 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Golden St. at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

Big 12 Women

Conf.

Overall

W L W L Texas 0 0 10 0 Baylor 0 0 10 1 Kansas State 0 0 9 1 Oklahoma State 0 0 9 1 Texas Tech 0 0 9 2 West Virginia 0 0 9 2 Iowa State 0 0 7 2 TCU 0 0 7 3 Kansas 0 0 8 4 Oklahoma 0 0 5 5 Monday, Dec. 29 St. Francis (Pa.) at W. Virginia, 6 p.m.

Northwestern St. at Okla. St., 7 p.m.

Samford at Kansas, 7 p.m.

Prairie View A&M at Baylor, 7 p.m.

Howard at Iowa State, 7:30 p.m.

Big 12 Men

Conf.

Overall

W L W L TCU 0 0 12 0 West Virginia 0 0 11 1 Baylor 0 0 10 1 Iowa State 0 0 9 1 Texas 0 0 10 2 Oklahoma State 0 0 9 2 Kansas 0 0 9 2 Texas Tech 0 0 9 3 Oklahoma 0 0 8 3 Kansas State 0 0 7 4 Sunday, Dec. 28 Texas Southern at Kansas St., 2 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29 Rice at Texas, Noon Tennessee State at TCU, 7 p.m.

North Texas at Texas Tech, 7 p.m.

BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Assigned Nick Maronde outright to Columbus.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Assigned Darin Downs outright to Fresno.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Agreed to terms with Scott Snodgress and Adam Wilk on minor league contracts.

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Assigned Brandon Gomes outright to Durham.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association HOUSTON ROCKETS — Agreed to terms with coach Kevin McHale on a three-year contract extension.

PHOENIX SUNS — Traded Anthony Tolliver to Detroit for Tony Mitchell.

FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS — Released James Anderson. Signed Jerome Smith from the practice squad and Brendan Bishop to the practice squad.

BALTIMORE RAVENS — Placed Ricky Wagner on injured reserve. Released Zach Thompson from the practice squad. Signed Steven Means from the practice squad and Nate Menkin and J.J. Unga to the practice squad.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed Ishmaa’ily Kitchen and Johnny Manziel on injured reserve. Signed Charley Hughlett from Kansas City’s practice squad. Activated John Hughes from injured reserve.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Signed Adam Schiltz to the practice squad.

MIAMI DOLPHINS — Placed Jamar Taylor on injured reserve and Nate Garner on the non-football illness list. Released Michael Brewster from the practice squad. Signed Deandre Coleman and Sam Brenner from the practice squad.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed Henry Josey from Jacksonville’s practice squad and Justin Anderson to the practice squad.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Placed Brian Leonhardt on injured reserve. Signed Shelby Harris from the practice squad and Shelton Johnson and Justin Jackson to the practice squad.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed Garrison Smith to the practice squad.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Suspended San Jose John Scott four games for punching an unsuspecting opponent and causing injury.

BUFFALO SABRES — Assigned Mikhail Grigorenko, Joel Armia and Tim Schaller and Mark Pysyk to Rochester.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Assigned F Tim Sestito to Albany.

COLLEGE FLORIDA — Named Doug Nussmeier offensive coordinator.

NHL

Saturday’s Games Boston at Columbus, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Ottawa, 6 p.m.

Carolina at Tampa Bay, 6 p.m.

New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m.

Winnipeg at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Washington at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Dallas at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Anaheim at Arizona, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Edmonton at Calgary, 9 p.m.

San Jose at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

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The Center for Public Partnerships and Research seeks a full-time Assistant Researcher to assist with program evaluations and data management for small and large-scale initiatives within CPPR.

https://employment.ku.edu/staff/2361BR Review of applications begins on 1/5/15.

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The Center for Public Partnerships and Research seeks a full-time Associate Researcher to develop and conduct program evaluations and data management for small and large-scale initiatives within CPPR.

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Valeo is a leader in providing mental health and substance abuse services for adults in the Topeka area. The Valeo Recovery Center is dedicated to the recovery and relapse prevention of those individuals experiencing Alcohol, Drug, and Gambling Addictions. Valeo has an opening for a Full Time Drug and Alcohol Counselor. This position is responsible for the day-to-day provision of treatment services and client care in the addiction treatment programs. Overall responsibilities include: Completing assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, providing addiction and recovery centered education in both group and individual counseling settings with corresponding documentation; Communication by phone or e-mail with external agencies for client care purposes. This position requires at least one year of supervised experience in the ďŹ eld of Substance Abuse or one year of supervised clinical hours. This position requires a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC) license and a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in a related ďŹ eld, or a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) license. This position requires a minimum of ďŹ ve years free from abuse of alcohol and other drugs. Employees must have reliable personal transportation, a valid Kansas Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and proof of auto liability insurance. Physical requirements including efďŹ cient computer skills with 3-4 hours of daily data entry on the computer, and engaging consumers through activities including going for walks and consumer fun days as necessary are essential to complete the duties of this job. Willingness to complete further computer training to enhance ability to solve problems associated with the computer is required.

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Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Valeo Behavioral Health Care, Human Resources, 5401 SW 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66606 or email to apply@valeotopeka.org.

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JOBS TO PLACE AN AD:

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Computerized Assessments & Learning (CA&L) is currently seeking a Junior Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team in Lawrence, KS. Successful candidates would have: • Experience being a self-starter and using their superior analytical and problem solving sills.

• Zero experience when it comes to testing, but has the skills and attention to detail to make sure that the product does exactly what it needs to do.

• Experience working in a team environment.

• Passion for a job well done.

The Job: • Be part of a small, collaborative and agile development team.

• Maintain and execute manual test plans for our Desktop and Mobile applications.

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CITY of TOPEKA

SENIOR WEBSITE DEVELOPER Seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Website Developer to implement the ongoing development of the City’s website, including day-to-day maintenance.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information mgmt. or a related field with at least four years related experience or an equivalent combo of education and experience. Further details are available on the City’s website.

at the Lawrence Workforce Center, 2540 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66046 We seek candidates who possess the following: • A high school diploma or GED (or above) • Ability to speak and read English proficiently • Ability to type a minimum of 20 WPM • Computer Literacy • Six months customer service experience • Previous call center experience preferred • Spanish Bilinguals • Ability to successfully pass a background check • Drug Free PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE EVENT:

Create a candidate profile and complete the online application form at www.gdit.com/jobsearch Please apply online Marketplace: req# 231059

Annual entry salary: $53,856 - $58,000, DOQ. Please visit www.topeka.org/jobs.shtml for full position information and the employment application.

Must successfully complete a drug screen and background check.

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Receptionist Clerk Finance Department. This full-time position deals directly with the public under the supervision of the Finance Director. This position is responsible for greeting the public, providing citizen assistance, and answering incoming telephone calls. The Receptionist/Clerk should possess a professional manner, and excellent communication, organizational, and public relations skills. Required skills include use of multi-line phone system, competency in Microsoft Office applications, basic office equipment, cash handling experience and strong data entry skills. Salary range $12.15 to $15.58/hr. Submit cover letter and completed application in person or by mail to: City Clerk, POB 86, Baldwin City, Kansas 66006. EOE

Part-Time Records Clerk - Police Department This part-time position is a front line position dealing directly with the public under the supervision of the Police Chief. This employee should possess excellent organizational, communication, and public relation skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, cheerful demeanor. Required skills include use of multi-line phone system, competency in Microsoft Office applications, basic office equipment and strong data entry skills. 20-25 hours per week, M-F. $12.35/hr. Submit cover letter and completed application in person or by mail to: City Clerk, POB 86, Baldwin City, Kansas 66006.

Volunteer Firefighter Fire Department. This position is a volunteer position. Individuals must be 18 years of age and live or work in Baldwin City or Palmyra Township, have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record. The City will authorize a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screening. Those interested in being a volunteer firefighter are invited to apply by visiting KansasHRePartners.

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Eudora 3BR Home, updated thru out, all appls., arts & craft design enclosed porch, attractive exterior. Separate garage and large yard. $1,000/mo.

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Environmental Scientist KS Dept of Health and Environment is seeking an Environmental Scientist to ensure the annual emission inventory of permitted sources is conducted in accordance with KDHE and EPA guidelines and policies.

Requires Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience, including one year of supervisory experience. Go online for details about this position (Req#179493) and how to apply at www.jobs.ks.gov E.O.E

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2BR, $600/rent & $600 dep. next to KU, Water/trash pd., no pets without written permission.

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3BR, 2,500 sq.ft., country home well maintained, 5 mi. NW of Lawrence. Law- Professional Office Spaces March 1st. rence School District. Available $1,150/mo. + utils. Avail. 1400-6450 square feet at Dec. 22. No smoking & No 5020 Bob Billings Parkpets. To see, please call, way. Call 785-842-2475 for more information.

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For Sale: Free desk in For Sale: 32” Sony (First published in the flatscreen TV, 2 years old, Lawrence Daily Journalgood condition. Please Z445 John Deere, 0 turn, works good, buying a World December 25, 2014) call 785-760-1274.

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Call Small Hutch Bamboo style, motor, 104 hours, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF 785-760-1481 6ft H x 41in W x 18in D $4000/OBO. 785-691-6641 DOUGLAS COUNTY, glass doors & side winKANSAS dows, 3 top shelves 2 botDIVISION 1 Machinery-Tools tom shelves, 2 drawers, $100. 785-550-4142 before J.D. LAKHANI, 4 pm Plaintiff, For Sale: New 3” Honda Trash Pump, $275. Call TJ v.

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CHARLES R. TANTILLO, Deceased; and HIS UNKNOWN SPOUSES, HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, TRUSTEES, CREDITORS AND ASSIGNS; and CAROL C. TANTILLO; CYNTHIA SCHENDEL; CHARLES TANTILLO, JR.; CURTIS TANTILLO CHRISTOPHER TANTILLO, and ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY BE CONCERNED OR HAVE AN INTEREST IN SAID REAL ESTATE; Defendants.

Case No. 14-CV-474 TITLE TO REAL ESTATE INVOLVED (Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60)

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You are hereby required to plead to the petition on or before the 2nd day of February, 2015, in the District Court of Douglas County, 1100 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044. Should you fail to plead, Judgment and Decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

J.D. Lakhani Petitioner Aaron R. Bailey, KS #25110 SLOAN, EISENBARTH, GLASSMAN, MCENTIRE & JARBOE, L.L.C. 534 S. Kansas, Suite 1000, Topeka, KS 66603-3881 (785) 357-6311; Fax (785) 357-0152 Attorneys for Petitioner ________

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Mother-in-law refuses to invite family for holidays Dear Annie: A few years ago, there was an argument in my husband’s family.

Since then, my mother-in-law has stopped having holiday dinners. She invites only one daughter and her family.

This hurts my husband, but he will not say anything to his mother.

We feel she should invite everyone as usual, and those who wish to participate will come, and those who don’t will stay away.

Why punish everyone because a few have decided to carry a grudge?

Should my husband say something to his mother, or just leave it alone? — No More Holidays Dear No More: If your husband prefers

Annie’s Mailbox

Marcy Sugar and Kathy Mitchell

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not to speak to his mother about this, then please let it go.

But we have a different idea.

Why not host a family gathering in your home? You can then invite whomever you choose, and Mom can either come or not come.

Perhaps that is what she’s been waiting for.

Unwrap ‘Mozart’ for the holiday Looking for a respite from holiday movies, specials and marathons? Perhaps its time to unwrap “Mozart in the Jungle,” a new series that began streaming Tuesday on Amazon Prime.

Fun, smart, audacious and original, “Mozart” reminds us how the streaming revolution is forcing traditional programmers to up their game. After all, can you imagine a thinking person’s soap opera set in a symphony orchestra on network television?

The story centers around the struggles of Hailey (Lola Kirke), an oboe player newly arrived from North Carolina. Classically trained, passionate and ambitious, she makes a living playing in a small-bit band for a dreadful-looking Broadway musical based on the music of Styx that stars “American Idol” discovery Constantine Maroulis.

Contacts and happenstance lead her to an audition at an elite New York orchestra. Little does she know that she’s entering a snake pit of power politics involving an older conductor (Malcolm McDowell) and the brash young single-named Rodrigo (Gael Garcia Bernal), a classical music superstar enlisted by the orchestra’s pompous, name-dropping president (Bernadette Peters).

Fans of ABC’s saucy soaps should pounce on “Mozart.”

Think of it as a “Nashville” for classical music buffs. Folks at the CW should study it to figure out how to cast smart, sexy young people in roles that don’t involve vampires. It’s always fun to watch a melodrama set outside the confines of the White House, a hospital, a law firm or a police department.

The young people in “Mozart” inhabit a rarified world, but they’re still frisky, flirtatious and impetuous. Scenes of musicians playing some drinking game involving spin the bottle and dueling solos may be a complete fantasy, but it’s fun to think that such a world exists.

Tonight’s other highlights O A surly deli owner (Jerry Stiller) salvages Santa’s delivery in the 2014 cartoon musical “How Murray Saved Christmas” (7 p.m., NBC).

O The team works to clear Booth on a two-hour helping of “Bones” (7 p.m. Fox).

O Boris Karloff narrates the 1966 animated special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (7 p.m., ABC).

BIRTHDAYS Singer Jimmy Buffett is 68.

Actress Sissy Spacek is 65. Singer Annie Lennox is 60. Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson is 56. Rock musician Noel Hogan (The Cranberries) is 43. Pop singers Lisa and Jess Origliasso (The Veronicas) are 30.

Dear Annie: I am a senior citizen who plays an online video game with mostly teens and young adults. On two occasions, another player has disclosed a personal crisis (the death of a grandparent and an unexpected pregnancy), and other players who were online immediately came together as a spontaneous support group.

The advice and concern offered by these normally raunchy trash-talking antagonists was heartfelt and kind, and the equal of that from a parent, counselor or religious leader.

Keep on gaming, young people.

— Geezer Gamer Dear Gamer: There are so many negative stories about posts

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS

For Thursday, Dec. 25: Your focus will be on the quality of your daily life and your financial security. You will work to enhance both areas. If you are single, you might not even notice someone new in your environment for a while. If you are attached, you will find your sweetie to be extremely receptive and loving.

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 seem to get caught up in emotions. You’ll feel fortunate just to see a child’s glee.

Tonight: Not to be found.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) ++++ Reach out to someone at a distance. This person might feel isolated on this holiday. Tonight: Speak your mind.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) +++++ Your words will mean a lot to a loved one who can be rather controlling. Recognize the emotional power behind the holiday. Tonight: Watch a movie.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) ++++ Deal with someone directly. A discussion could offer you some insight into this person’s behavior. Tonight: Honor the spirit of the moment.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) ++++ You seem to have a great time no matter where you are. This Christmas holds a very special meaning for you. Tonight: Join friends.

on the Internet, including gaming sites, that it’s wonderful and encouraging to hear the positive side. Thanks for giving them a shout-out.

— 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 could feel way below your normal level of activity. The relief of everything being over might encourage you to relax.

Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ++++ You might be enchanted by a child’s excitement. You’ll want to seek out a favorite spot.

Tonight: Consider an early bedtime.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ++++ You’ll feel the need to take care of others. A surprise visit could lift the mood of the day.

Tonight: Add some mischief to the moment.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ++++ You might turn a situation around quickly. Someone could help you ease up a bit. Tonight: Asleep at the drop of a hat.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ++++ Do something for you this morning. You might be more uptight than you realize. Tonight: Share a favorite piece of music.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ++++ You could feel as if you’re running around in all directions. This holiday has unusual significance this year. Tonight: Enjoy the moment.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) ++++ You could be exhausted by hectic activity. Smile through a problemr. Tonight: Favorite place, favorite people.

— The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment only.

UNIVERSAL CROSSWORD Universal Crossword Edited by Timothy E. Parker December 25, 2014 ACROSS 1 Pool shooter’s powder 5 Disguise 9 Shakespearean “soon” 13 Little pat on the buns?

14 Heart chambers 16 “Star Trek” producer Roddenberry 17 Hollywood 19 Riverside plant 20 ___ no. (business card info) 21 Needed to confess 23 Like a pencil point 27 Danny of “Do the Right Thing” 30 They’re way off base 31 Was published 34 Pattern perfected by Firestone 35 Simon or Armstrong 36 College or city in Wisconsin 38 Sault ___ Marie 39 Cold war?

42 Worrisome letters to send 43 Doo-wop selections, now 44 Farmer’s prayer, sometimes 46 Unsavory type of political campaign

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8 Male hatching eggs 9 Yes man, e.g.

10 Incisive or extremely pointed 11 In dire need of gas

12 Kelly or Rorem 15 “The King and I” schoolteacher 18 Auction endings?

22 Capone’s henchman Frank 23 Souvenir from the beach?

24 Absolutely fabulous 25 Christmas plants 26 Is apprehensive about 28 Trelliswork 29 Poem of homage 32 “When ___ said and done” 33 ___ than (at least) 36 Unit of oil production (Abbr.)

37 “No ___, ands or buts!”

40 Kind of premiere 41 Descriptive linguistics 42 1040 ID 45 Silent OK signal 47 Does penance 49 Cleopatra’s love 51 A pop 53 Entrance 55 New Mexico tourist city 56 Massachusetts motto opener 58 Major network 59 Victorian, e.g.

61 “The Double Helix” subject 62 Crooner “King” Cole 63 Zeta’s follower 64 “___ what?”

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6 fun activities if you’re staying in

By Joanna Hlavacek Twitter: @hlavacekjoanna

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hether you’re hosting a few friends or plan to stay holed up with your family, here are six activities to help you ring in the new year.

Take a trip around the world Most kiddos under a certain age won’t be able to wait up for midnight to roll around, but that doesn’t mean they don’t celebrate the New Year. Instead, use the holiday as an educational experience, suggests Amy Gottschamer, owner and executive director of Googols of Learning Child Development Center in Lawrence.

As the rest of the world rings in 2015 at different hours of the day, help teach your kids about new cultures and customs firsthand.

Try setting the clock to align with a different country every hour or two, and let the fun begin. That way, you can still do the countdown and build up the excitement without encouraging sleep-deprived meltdowns, Gottschamer says.

Smash a pomegranate open at 4 p.m., when the clock strikes midnight in Greece. It is believed that the number of seeds scattered is proportional to the amount of good luck the family will receive in the new year.

At 5 p.m., celebrate with Spain by eating 12 grapes within the first minute of the new year.

In Brazil, where most regions of the country will enter 2015 at 8 p.m., it’s tradition to throw flowers into the ocean for good luck in the new year. You can recreate this at home with a blue tablecloth, Gottschamer says.

Host a pajama party Make sure the kids are in their PJs at the start of the evening to make the transition to bedtime a little easier, says Marie Treichel, provider services manager at Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas.

The laid-back dress code will feel special and “part of the fun” for kids, she says.

Once you’re comfy, try building a fort in the living room, suggests Jennifer Wagner, curriculum director at Hilltop Child Development Center.

“The kiddos might not stay up until midnight, but dozing off in a cozy, made-from-scratch fort will be a blast!” she writes in an email.

Get crafty Younger children will most likely be in bed long before the Times Square Ball drops in New York City, so why not recreate the experience for them at home?

“Hang a paper tablecloth from the ceiling and fill it with balloons,” Wagner recommends. “Just before bedtime, pull it down and celebrate the last bedtime of the year!”

For a fun (and slightly messier) take, try making your own “confetti drop” by filling a large balloon with confetti. Kids can use a hole puncher and colorful paper to create the confetti, Wagner says.

Reflect on the year Get 2015 off to a positive start by creating a memory jar, Wagner suggests.

In the days leading up to the big celebration, family members can write down their favorite memories of 2014 and place

them in a jar.

On New Year’s Eve, open up the jar and share the stories with each other.

Watch a flick In the mood to veg out on New Year’s instead of party?

Jon Fitzgerald, a projectionist

and video clerk at Liberty Hall, recommends New Year’s-themed flicks “Last Night” (1998), “200 Cigarettes” (1999) and “The Apartment” (1960) for your holiday viewing. (None are exactly kid-friendly, so screen with care.)

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INSIDE: New Year’s dresses Beeswax candles German pancakes Feeding birds in winter

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on new year’s, GO bold and gold

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e searched high and low and found some great options for New Year’s Eve looks.

One of my favorite things to wear this time of the year is something sparkly and a little out there, because — let’s be honest — when else do you get to dress up like this? If you’re shopping locally, Francesca’s, 742 Massachusetts St., has amazing dress and jewelry options for New Year’s Eve if you’re looking to make a statement.

Emily sported a feminine dress in a light-pink hue. The dress has great detail with tulle and netting that makes it unique. This would be the perfect dress to wear New Year’s Eve and could even be worn throughout the year to showers, luncheons or weddings.

I opted for a simple little black dress with lace detail and an embellished belt that ties in the back. Like Emily’s dress, it’s perfect for New Year’s Eve and can also be worn throughout the year.

I love the style of this little black dress, and the neckline allows me to wear a chunky

statement necklace.

We are always looking for sequins, glitter and statement accessories to go alongside our dresses, and I love shiny and sparkly jewelry this time of year. We believe New Year’s is the time to go big, so don’t skimp on the jewelry because you want it to really pop!

When picking out another dress option, we both chose dresses with gold and black sequins. We love the styles of these two dresses because they are unique designs that really stand out.

Emily’s dress has a black belt and deep V-neck, while mine is simple yet has a distinctive design with all of the sequins. Look for a dress this time of year that really shows your style.

Try something out of your comfort zone — you won’t regret it!

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ABOVE PHOTO: From left, Elizabeth and Emily Kennedy sport New Year’s Eve dresses with gold and black sequins from Francesca’s. PHOTO AT LEFT: Elizabeth Kennedy, left, wears a “little black dress” with a chunky statement necklace, and Emily Kennedy has on a light-pink dress with tulle and netting that makes it unique. Both dresses from Francesca’s can be worn on New Year’s and other formal occasions throughout the year.

— Emily and Elizabeth Kennedy are twin sisters and fashion bloggers who share a blog called Fashion Column Twins at fashioncolumntwins.com.

Elizabeth wrote this column.

They can be reached at fashioncolumnblog@gmail.com.

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fashion from the streets of lawrence

By Ed Demasio

Stacey Blakeman Age: 31 Hometown: Overland Park Time in Lawrence: Eight years Relationship status: Married Occupation: Attorney Dream job: Maybe a book editor.

What were you doing when scouted? We were visiting Santa (at Weaver’s).

Describe your style: Well, now it’s mom chic!

Fashion trends you love: I like the oversized knits, leather boots and bright bags.

Fashion trends you hate: Leggings as pants Fashion influences: I read a lot of fashion blogs.

What would you like to see more or less of in Lawrence?

We love this town. Maybe more vacancies around town and downtown being leased and made more alive. Less texting and driving.

We have a baby on board!

Whom do people say you look like? I look like my sister.

Tell us a secret: Blair (our daughter) is not as quiet as she looks.

Clothing details: Shoes, Target, $6; Gap pants, $14; Target shirt, $5; Goodwill blazer, $5; scarf, gift; bag, it’s old, I don’t remember; earrings, a gift.

Mike and Blair Blakeman Age: 30 Hometown: Kansas City Time in Lawrence: About eight years Relationship status: Married with a child Occupation: Software engineer Dream job: I’m actually doing what I love.

What were you doing when scouted? (My wife) tricked me into going to see Santa so we can also look at shoes, hats and ...

Describe your style: I don’t even know. You can’t even describe this. It’s just thrown together. It’s comfortable!

Describe Blair’s style: It’s power clashing.

Fashion trends you love: I like straight-cut jeans with cuffs at the bottom. I’d like to get some real(ly) nice boots and knit caps called toboggans.

Fashion trends you hate: Running shorts when you’re clearly not working out.

Fashion influences: It’s kinda what I see around Lawrence.

I work in K.C., so I get to be the one that gets to look more “hipster-ish” even though I’m not at all. But just by the fact of being from Lawrence and looking kind of “Lawrencey” in Olathe, they call me a hipster.

What would you like to see more or less of in Lawrence?

Naturally, I’d like to see more championships. (My wife would like to see) less leggings as pants.

Whom do people say you look like? (My wife says) that there’s a guy on the billboard on the I-70 that is my doppelgänger — I think it’s a Chiefs billboard.

Clothing details: Converse sneakers, $30; Gap jeans, $30; JCPenney shirt, $10; Garmin Vivofit fitness band/watch, got it from my job; vest, I don’t remember where I got it.

Blair: Old Navy hat, $5; Poncho, gift; Goodwill mittens, $1; Goodwill pants, $1; socks, $5 for 12, eBay.

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New Year’s appetizers Raven Narramore, of Hearthkeeper Food Services and who teaches cooking classes at The Merc, and Rick Martin, executive chef and owner of Limestone Pizza + Kitchen + Bar, share some of their recipes sure to please a crowd on New Year’s Eve.

Rick Martin’s Cheese Ball

1 cup roasted, salted Marcona almonds 8 ounces Gruyere, grated 8 ounces white cheddar, grated 8 ounces cream cheese 4 fluid ounces saison or farmhouse ale 1 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons onion powder Either white cheddar or Gruyere could be substituted with just about any cheese on hand.

Most any nut could be subbed for the almonds.

Place cheeses, beer and seasonings in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Chill.

Blend almonds in food processor to a coarse crumble. Portion chilled cheese blend into a large ball, two smaller balls or many single-portion balls.

Roll the cheese ball in chopped almonds until evenly coated. Chill and serve with bread, olives and crackers.

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One German pancake is big enough to feed a small family.

The simply huge german pancake

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had never heard of a German pancake until the first Christmas that Raven Narramore’s Sweet Husband and I Goat Cheese Date Ball spent alone together. I was 8 ounces goat cheese, room temperature contemplating our holiday 4 to 6 ounces pitted dates menu — which of our 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (optional) family traditions we would 1/2 cup toasted, chopped pecans incorporate and which Combine goat cheese and dates in a food ones to let go — when he processor bowl and pulse until well combined. Add chimed in with a recipe oil bit by bit to ensure smooth blending. Empty from his childhood, “We cheese mix on to plastic wrap, shape into a disk should definitely have Gerand refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. When cool and man pancakes for Christfirm, shape mixture into a ball within the plastic mas morning.” wrap. Place chopped pecans on a plate and roll I dutifully consulted my unwrapped cheese ball in the nuts before serving. sister-in-law for the recipe, expecting some manner of complicated Bavarian Persian Lamb Meatballs pastry, but I was pleasantly 1 pound ground lamb 1 small onion, finely chopped surprised when the instruc2 teaspoons cumin tions she read to me were 1 teaspoon ground coriander easier than making regular 1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper pancakes.

1/2 teaspoon salt Also known as a “Dutch 2 tablespoons golden raisins (optional) baby,” a German pancake 2 teaspoons oil for frying is rich, egg-y breakfast Combine all ingredients except oil in food concoction that puffs up processor and pulse until well combined. Roll impressively in the oven. into 1-inch balls. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavyWhile the dramatic presenbottomed pan over medium heat. Add half the balls tation is certain to get you to the pan, turning to cook evenly until brown on all a few “ohhs” and “ahhs,” a sides for 5 to 8 minutes. Repeat with the remaining German pancake only takes balls. Serve immediately. five common ingredients to make: butter, flour, milk, a pinch of salt and eggs. It’s typically topped with someElderberry Ginger Fizz thing sweet — we like jam, Cocktail lemon juice and powdered 1/2 ounce elderberry syrup sugar — but even that is 1 tablespoon ginger syrup pretty amenable to what 2 ounces gin you have on hand.

4 ounces club soda This simplicity and Combine syrups, gin and ice in a shaker and flexibility makes Gershake for 10 seconds. Pour entire contents into glass man pancakes a delicious and top with club soda. Makes a great “mocktail” for breakfast option not only kids, and has the health benefits of elderberry and for the holidays but for any ginger to boot. cold winter morning when there’s a foot of snow on the ground and the cupmade ahead of time and board is bare. served at room temperaThe only remotely tricky ture. That way, you’re free CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 bit is that a German panto enjoy the party without cake needs to be served and Or, binge-watch to your being “tied to the kitchen,” eaten immediately, as it will says Raven Narramore, who quickly begin to fall once heart’s content with TV. The Syfy channel will again runs Hearthkeeper Food it’s pulled out of the oven.

Services and teaches cookbe showing its annual I like to prepare a little ing classes at The Merc.

“Twilight Zone” marathon buffet of toppings, gather She’s a big fan of the spread across New Year’s the troops ‘round the table, cheese ball, as is Rick Eve and New Year’s Day. and then theatrically pop Martin, executive chef and The classic series may be the pancake in the middle owner of Limestone Pizza + where we can all break off too creepy for younger Kitchen + Bar. kids, but children 10 and “They make a really fun up (according to ComFollow Us On mon Sense Media) are old appetizer at the center of Facebook & enough to understand its the table,” Martin says of the Twitter still-relevant morality tales. famously un-hip dish. “It’s kind of a lost art, but they’re @lcom really, really delicious.”

Make a snack

German Pancakes

ter looks thin — that’s the way it’s supposed to be.

Carefully pull the hot Makes one, 10-inch skillet out of the oven and pancake, which is filling give it a swirl to distribute enough to easily serve 2 the butter up the edges.

Then, pour in the batter Meryl Carver-Allmond and probably more. and quickly swirl the pan INGREDIENTS again to get it to distribute pieces, family-style. We’re to the edges. You’re just always plenty full after just 4 tablespoons butter trying to evenly coat the one, but if your family is 1/2 cup flour pan, not mix the batter big enough to need more 1/2 cup milk with the butter. than one pancake, definite1/4 teaspoon salt Bake your German panly start eating the first one 4 large eggs cake for about 15 minutes or as the next is cooking.

Toppings of your choice until the sides puff up and Recently, I’ve seen food the center is set. Slide it onto bloggers making “mini” DIRECTIONS a plate, and serve it immediGerman pancakes by folately with jam, sugar, lemon lowing the directions below Preheat your oven to 425 juice, maple syrup or whatbut putting small dollops F. Put the butter in a 10ever other sweet toppings of batter in the cups of a inch skillet with an ovenyou may have on hand. muffin tin instead of using proof handle. Place the pan a skillet. It takes a little in the oven until the butter — Meryl Carver-Allmond more butter to do it that lives in Lawrence and writes melts. way — you have to make about chickens, babies, Meanwhile, mix the sure every spot in the mufknitting, gardening, food, fin tin is well-greased or the flour, salt and milk. Add photography, and whatever the eggs one at a time, mixpancakes will stick — but else tickles her fancy on any otherwise it’s an easy modi- ing well after adding each egg. Don’t worry if the bat- given day at mybitofearth.net. fication to make.

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A group of children try their hands at making beeswax candles during the Winterlight Faire held Dec. 6 at Prairie Moon Waldorf School, 1853 East 1600 Road.

the buzz about beeswax The benefits of using these special candles

BY LIZ WESLANDER

Although electricity has made light easily accessible year-round, the soft glow of candlelight is something that many continue to seek during the short days of winter.

“Winter is a good time of year for candles,” said Richard Bean, owner of Blossom Tree Bee Ranch in Baldwin City. “As our days get shorter and we have more need for light at certain times of the day, candles are something that gives us this light.”

Bean makes and sells candles made from beeswax — a fatty substance that bees secrete as they construct their honeycombs.

While most people turn to the widely available paraf-

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Beeswax candles come with a number of unique and desirable characteristics that make them the preferred candle for some.

fin- and soy-based candles for their candle needs, beeswax candles — which are commonly used in Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches — come with a number of unique and desirable characteristics that make them the preferred candle for some.

“They are the best,” Bean said. “Beeswax candles burn longer than any other candle. They have a very

pleasant odor, and they give off a lot of light.”

Candles made with 100 percent beeswax are usually a light-yellow color and give off a natural honey scent that is typically tolerable to people who are sensitive to synthetic scents. In addition to burning more slowly than candles made with other materials, beeswax candles drip less and produce very little smoke or soot.

Some beeswax fans also claim that the candles work as natural air purifiers, and anecdotes of asthma and allergy sufferers who have found relief by burning beeswax candles in their homes are not uncommon.

The theory behind this belief is that beeswax candles release negative ions when they burn. Because pollen, dust, dirt and other pollutants in the air all carry a positive charge, the negative ions released from burning beeswax negate the positive charge of air contaminants, and the neutralized ions are sucked back into the burning candle or fall to the ground.

Labeling laws do allow candles that are made with a minimum 51 percent beeswax to be sold as beeswax candles, so those wanting pure beeswax should look for labels that say 100 percent beeswax.

Bob Werts, owner of

Waxman Candles, makes and sells beeswax candles using beeswax sourced from beekeepers in Kansas and Missouri. Werts said that the soft texture and sweet smell of beeswax make it a lovely material to work with.

Because beeswax is more expensive than other raw candle-making materials, beeswax candles do carry a higher price tag than other candles. Waxman does not sell a particularly high volume of beeswax candles, said Werts, but the product does have a number of loyal fans.

“People who want beeswax are not worried about the price,” Werts said. “They like the color, and they like the smell. The bees work hard to make that wax, and people appreciate that it is a totally natural product. It’s a feel-good thing.”

— Liz Weslander is a freelance writer for the Lawrence Journal-World.

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Early bird special: Feeding our feathered friends

B

irds fend for themselves very well, but providing a little extra food for them in the winter can be an entertaining hobby for nature and bird enthusiasts. The right kinds of food can also reduce stress for both yearround resident birds and those who have migrated here from harsher climates.

To start feeding birds, look for a location that is protected from the wind.

Nearby bushes or trees provide shelter for the birds from predators as well as from inclement weather.

The feeders will provide the most enjoyment if viewable from a window or porch, but remember that the reflection of the landscape on the glass may fool birds into flying into windows as they take off from feeders. Feeders are best placed very near a window or more than 30 feet away to prevent accidental collisions.

Next, decide what type of feeder to use. Platform, hopper and bin-type feeders are best for attracting cardinals, wrens, chickadees, titmice and the

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Looking to attract a certain kind of bird to your bird feeder? Know what they like to eat.

Jennifer Smith American goldfinch.

Hanging feeders are less attractive to some species because they move in the wind, but chickadees, tit-

mice, grosbeak and finches should be able to hang on to the feeder.

Ground feeders, lowraised feeders or feed placed on the ground will attract sparrows, juncos, mourning doves, grackles and starlings.

The type of feeder and type of feed to offer go hand-in-hand. Black oil sunflower seeds are popular with many species and can be placed in a variety of

feeders. Black oil sunflower seeds are preferable to striped sunflower seeds because they have a higher calorie-per-ounce ratio and smaller, thinner shells.

Proso millet is more favorable to juncos than other types of food, but they will also feed on Nyjer thistle and suet.

Suet is best placed in a suet cage or a feeder designed for birds to hang

upside down and is most favorable to woodpeckers, flickers, nuthatches and blue jays.

Always read the label when purchasing seed mixes as some contain seeds that few birds will eat, such as milo. You may also wish to clean scattered seed from the ground to prevent buildup of waste and clean the feeders with a dilute bleach solution between refills.

Providing a water source is also beneficial to birds and will enhance your viewing pleasure. Use a submersible heater in a birdbath or a heated fixture to keep water from freezing.

If squirrels are a problem, move feeders away from trees or switch to a lessaccessible type of feeder.

— Jennifer Smith is a former horticulture extension agent for K-State Research and Extension and horticulturist for Lawrence Parks and Recreation. She is the host of “The Garden Show.” Send your gardening questions and feedback to Lawrence Living@ljworld.com.

lectric space heaters come in lots of shapes and sizes, but they all use the same amount of power to produce a similar amount of heat. What differentiates one heater from another is how it delivers the heat.

Follow these steps to choose the best heater for the job at hand.

Step 1: Choose a convection heater to quickly heat up a room for a limited amount of time. Heat coils in the convection heater warm up rapidly and the built-in fan distributes heat quickly. Convection heaters will usually shut off if tipped over, but they are typically hot to the touch and should be kept away from small children and pets.

Step 2: Choose a ceramic heater to heat smaller rooms. The ceramic plate heats up slowly, but provides a consistent heat.

Heat continues to radiate into the room even after the heater is turned off, making ceramic heaters more energy efficient than convection heaters. The small size of ceramic heaters make them perfect for tight spaces and creates less of a hazard for small children or pets.

Step 3: Choose an oilfilled radiator to heat larger areas for a longer period of time. Oil is warmed inside the heater and then circulated through its fins. Heat radiates gradually to heat the entire room over time.

The oil radiates heat long after the heater is shut off, making these heaters very energy efficient. With a thermostat control, oil-filled heaters can be left unattended safely for a reasonable amount of time. These heaters stay almost cool to the touch and are safe to use around small children.

Step 4: Baseboard heaters work best in drafty rooms. These heaters warm the air directly above them and should be placed beneath a window or near an exterior door. Hot air rises from the heater and meets the cold draft entering the room. The air is warmed as it circulates into the room.

240-volt hard-wired electric baseboard heaters are often used in place of furnaces for zone heating.

Step 5: Choose an infrared heater to provide warmth to a targeted area.

Infrared heaters do not heat the air; instead, much like the sun’s rays, they transfer heat to an object. Sitting with an infrared heater pointed directly at you can keep you toasty warm even when the rest of the room is ice cold.

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