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ROGER GUILLORY AND HIS WIFE, CAMAY, stand outside the ruins of their home at 1772 East 200 Road. A fire destroyed the home early Friday morning. The parents and seven children escaped out a second-floor window. Two other children were not home at the time.

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Roger Guillory’s 9-year-old daughter, De’Qauria, woke him and his wife, Camay Guillory, about 1 a.m.

De’Qauria couldn’t breathe, she said, because of all the smoke. She had been sleeping in the same room with siblings on the first floor of the family’s two-story farmhouse in northwestern Douglas County.

The girl alerting her parents set off a chain of events early Friday morning that led to nine family members escaping

the burning home.

Roger, De’Qauria and five of his other children climbed out a second-story window and dropped 10 feet to the patio — all as smoke was pouring out of the house — into Camay’s arms below. As fire crews arrived minutes later, the house at 1772 North 200 Road was up in flames.

Remarkably, no one was hurt.

“The real hero here is my daughter for coming and letting us know and my wife for getting us out,” Roger said Friday afternoon. “I really didn’t do anything other than teach them a safe exit.”

Camay and their 19-month-

old son had got out on the first floor as Roger went back upstairs to help the five other children get out.

He believes their escape from the blaze was a result of constantly working with the children by practicing fire drills and making them aware of what to do in dangerous situations. It’s ingrained in Roger, 36, who works in safety at the ICL Performance Products plant.

“You don’t have time to think,” he said. “It was just a natural reaction for something that we practice.”

As the children followed him outside the second-story window, they were all cough-

ing and gagging on the smoke.

He shut the window behind them to try to buy them some time before he began lowering them to his wife.

“We just couldn’t see at all,” he said.

Total loss The house, which the Guillory family moved into earlier this year, was a total loss, and the fire displaced the family of 11. Two of the children were staying with grandparents and were not home during the fire.

Jane Blocher, executive director of the Douglas County chapter of the Red Cross, said

TOPEKA — Abortion opponents in Kansas aren’t resting after a string of legislative victories at the start of Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration, though the proposals they’ll pursue most aggressively in 2012 aren’t likely to be as eye-catching.

Anti-abortion leaders in the Republican-controlled Legislature said they plan to strengthen legal protections for physicians, pharmacists and other health care professionals who don’t want to participate in abortions or dispense abortion-inducing drugs. They hope to prevent even indirect taxpayer support for abortions and to add new requirements to a law spelling out what information doctors must provide to women seeking abortions.

Kansas enacted laws in 2011 to Gov. Sam Brownrestrict private insurance cover- back, a Republiage of elective abortions; require can abortion opdoctors to get parents’ consent ponent, doesn’t before terminating a minor’s plan to propose pregnancy, and tighten restric- any legislation, tions on late-term abortions preferring to based on still-disputed claims concentrate on that a fetus can feel pain. Legis- fiscal issues, lators also approved measures to but he’ll sign set new rules for abortion pro- anti-abortion viders on what equipment, drugs measures that and staffing they must have on reach his desk, hand and prevent the state from his spokesforwarding federal family plan- woman said. ning dollars for non-abortion services to Planned Parenthood.

Some abortion opponents anticipate interest in trying to prohibit abortion after the first detectable fetal heartbeat, as early as the sixth week of pregnancy, or banning abortion altogether through a “personhood” measure declaring that life begins when an egg is fertilized. But leading anti-abortion legislators and Kansans for Life, the group with the most visible presence at the Statehouse, want to concentrate on proposals that are far more likely to pass and making measurable gains that stand.

“This is like a good ground game in football,” said Mary Kay Culp, executive director of Kansans for Life, discussing its strategy of pursuing

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It was a banner year for LJWorld.com, which saw its highest traffic ever. Nearly 5.7 million people visited the site, accounting for more than 20 million visits and about 66 million page views.

As of Dec. 29, we published more than 19,400 stories, more than 17,600 photos, more than 5,000 blog posts and nearly 1,500 videos. (Last year, the site published more than 5,000 videos. Many of those were from 6News, our former news partner that was purchased by Knology last year.)

It wasn’t just our reporters and photographers who were prolific in 2011. You

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Lawrence; in the nearly 800 photos submitted by readers, many for the whimsical Dear Lawrence project spearheaded by photographer Nick Krug; in the hundreds of blog posts and comments left on WellCommons.com, a health news site and local resource led by reporter Karrey Britt;

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DEATHS JAMES I. HOCKMAN Funeral services for James I. Hockman, 68, Tonganoxie, will be 11 a.m. Monday at Quisenberry Funeral Home, Tonganoxie. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.

He died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011.

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incremental legislative gains.

“I don’t believe that we have finished fleshing out every law that we can that is currently constitutional.”

But the Legislature won’t be the only venue for abortion debates. Abortion providers and abortion rights supporters are challenging the 2011 insurance law, clinic regulations and Planned Parenthood funding measure, and their lawsuits are likely to move forward in state and federal courts.

Just as in 2011, Brownback, a Republican abortion opponent, doesn’t plant to propose any legislation, preferring to concentrate on fiscal issues, but he’ll sign anti-abortion measures that reach his desk, spokeswoman Sherriene Jones-Sontag said.

Abortion rights supporters fear a wide array of new restrictions because abortion opponents enjoy majorities in both chambers.

“The goal, bottom line, is to make sure that women are denied access,” said Julie Burkhart, founder of the abortion-rights group Trust Women, a former employee of the late abortion provider Dr. George Tiller.

At least a few legislators think abortion opponents should rest. Their leaders expect the coming legislative session to be crowded with other big issues, including cutting income taxes, overhauling the state’s Medicaid program and rewriting its public school funding formula.

House Speaker Mike O’Neal, a Hutchinson Republican, said fellow abortion opponents had “a very good year” in 2011, and he’s not encouraging more legislation.

“I’m not looking for anything else to add to a very ambitious agenda,” he said.

Also, the attorney general’s office said it has paid $476,000 to law firms to help with the defense of the three 2011 measures being challenged in federal and state courts.

“Do we really want to make a bunch of attorneys rich? I don’t think so,” said Senate Majority Leader Jay Emler, a Lindsborg Republican who supported some of this year’s abortion measures, but not

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the agency is providing hotel lodging for the Guillory family for five days in addition to providing assistance for food, clothing and other emergency items.

“They will really need additional support beyond what we’ve given,” she said.

Chris Lesser, Kanwaka Township’s fire chief, said that based on interviews with the family he determined that a mattress too close to a space heater likely caused the blaze. Roger said they believe a futon mattress caught fire.

“Any time you use supplemental heat you have to watch it and make sure that combustible materials are kept clear of it,” Lesser said.

The fire was reported at 1:15 a.m. at the home about 2 miles north of Stull.

Lesser said when Kanwaka crews arrived, flames were already through the roof in one part of the house, so firefighters fought the blaze

all of them. “Let’s wait and see how we fare on what we’ve already done.”

Still, abortion opponents plan to press ahead, despite early court rulings against the clinic regulations and in favor of Planned Parenthood.

“We’re in court because there are people who believe in abortion at any cost, and the legislation that we passed was reasonable,” said Sen. Mary Pilcher-Cook, a Shawnee Republican who opposes abortion.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lance Kinzer, an Olathe Republican, said he and fellow abortion opponents will push for a proposed “conscience” act to supplement a law saying no person can be required to participate in an abortion.

Previous versions declared that health care professionals can’t be punished by their employers for refusing to participate in abortions or dispensing abortion-inducing drugs and “artificial” birth control.

He said the goal is to prevent health care providers, including hospitals and health care companies, from having to participate in actions they find morally objectionable. But Kari Ann Rinker, state coordinator for the Kansas chapter of the National Organization for Women, said such changes could hinder the dispensing of common contraceptives, such as birth control pills, allowing a provider’s personal religious beliefs to “trump” medical decisions.

Kinzer also is promoting legislation to add to the state’s general ban on taxpayer funded abortion by declaring that companies or groups can’t get tax credits or deductions against abortion-related expenditures. Burkhart believes state officials would use such a law to discourage businesses, groups and individuals from contributing to abortion-rights causes or to punish them afterward.

Pilcher-Cook said she also wants to make sure that doctors give women seeking abortions a detailed description of each potential abortion procedure, including “what it does to the unborn child.”

Rinker predicted a new round of anti-abortion measures represent “a whole bunch more lawsuits.”

“It’s our last refuge,” he said.

from outside the home as a defensive maneuver. All of the family members were out of the house by the time firefighters arrived. He said crews cleared the scene after 7 a.m.

No firefighters were injured, and crews from Wakarusa and Clinton townships and Lecompton Fire/EMS assisted.

Trucks from LawrenceDouglas County Fire Medical and Willow Springs and Eudora townships also were at the scene.

Fire safety Blocher said it made a huge difference that Guillory had the children regularly participate in fire drills and other safety measures, especially because the fire occurred in the middle of the night, which is often very dangerous.

If one needs a reminder, two grandparents and their three young granddaughters died in a Christmas morning fire in Stamford, Conn.

“This could have had a tragic ending,” Blocher said of Friday morning’s fire, “and it did not.”

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was killed, as was 5-yearold Cainan Shutt of Eudora.

Cainan’s 23-month-old sister, Courtlynn, was hospitalized with a broken neck.

Investigators concluded that marijuana, anxiety medication and methadone in Pittman’s system contributed to the accident, which spurred the Kansas Department of Richard Gwin/Journal-World File Photo Transportation to move forKATHY SHUCK, WHO LIVES IN PLEASANT GROVE just south of ward with a plan to install Lawrence, has rebuilt her fence some 30 times because vehicles median barriers. The story keep running off U.S. 59 next to her property and hitting it. was viewed 18,070 times.

9. McLouth student Justin Johnston shot, killed on school trip to Costa Rica; classmates returning to Kansas, June 16 The McLouth community was shaken when 16-year-old Justin Johnston, in Costa Rica for a class trip, was shot and killed by a hotel guard who mistook the student for a trespasser. Hundreds of people crammed into McLouth United Methodist Church to pay their respects to Justin, who was known for his wit and high spirits. The story received 19,376 views.

8. Kansas Department of Revenue locks door on Jefferson’s Restaurant in downtown Lawrence, Feb. 8 When the state moved to recover more than $46,000 in back taxes owed by the owner of Jefferson’s Restaurant on Massachusetts Street, it was prepared to seize the restaurant’s most visible assets: the colorful dollar bills posted on its walls. When it became apparent that owner Jason Franklin wouldn’t be able to pay the debt, the state organized an auction to sell Jefferson’s assets. The restaurant reopened in late February under new ownership.

This story got 21,412 hits.

7. Two dead, three with serious injuries after accident on Kansas Highway 10 near Eudora, April 16 The initial story on the fatal K-10 accident that killed two people, including a 5-year-old Eudora boy, drew 184 comments, expressing shock, sadness and anger at the dangers posed by the highway. The jarring images of the damaged vehicles, as well as the death of young Cainan Shutt and the injuries suffered by his 23-month-old sister, Courtlynn, made this tragedy even more poignant. The story was viewed 25,401 times.

6. Vehicles have run off U.S. 59, hit fence on property over 30 times, Nov. 13 Much like Bill Murray’s character in the film “Groundhog Day,” Kathy Shuck relives the same thing over and over. The story of the Lawrence resident whose fence near a sharp bend on U.S. Highway 59 has been crashed into more than 30 times, was the sixth-most-popular story on LJWorld.com in 2011. It wasn’t just local readers who were drawn to this story; the website Fark.com, which specializes in weird stories, sent significant traffic our way.

While her fence has not been hit since the story ran, Shuck worries what will happen

The Guillory family’s belongings are destroyed, along with the home they were buying.

They did not have insurance, Roger said. But Friday afternoon he was just thankful for their lives and the support they received from neighbors and others.

“We’re not really worried about that,” he said. “God is good. We’ll get by.”

First, they will focus on finding another place to live and then go from there.

Guillory also hopes the family’s story can help others. They worked to make the children aware of safety, not only based on his job but also through what they learn about fire safety at school.

They had even rehearsed the same second-story escape route they took.

“I would travel the country and tell people that those things work,” he said, “and my family has been through it. I would. We shared that with our kids, and that saved lives.”

when the road gets icy. Plus, the fence is adorned in holiday lights; someone asked her if it was a bull’s-eye. The story of Shuck’s Sisyphean situation drew 30,230 clicks.

2. In Cold Blood, April 3, 2005 Another older item sits in our runner-up position. In 2005, the Journal-World, with contributions from journalism students at the University of Nebraska, ran an in-depth and fascinating series about Truman Capote’s book “In Cold Blood,” which examined the 1959 murder of a Kansas family. The 2005 coverage includes the original stories about the murder of the Clutter family, and the series looked at the mythology of the Capote story. A photo gallery, including old file photos, images of the Clutter house as it stands today and classic photos of the socialite-author Capote, drew 61,089 clicks.

5. Rare 1966 Shelby GT350 Fastback found in garage at Lawrence apartment complex off Four Wheel Drive, April 2 Peter Pratt found an unusual surprise in a Lawrence garage he inherited through a court case: a classic 1966 Shelby that hadn’t been driven in 26 years. One classic car dealer called it a “Holy Grail,” and it was later auctioned in Texas for $81,950.

Perhaps boosted by interest in television shows like “Auction Hunters” and traffic sent 1. MTV, Rolling Stone list our way from the automobile blog Jalopnik, this story had top 100 pop songs since 1963, Nov. 19, 2000 33,312 views.

And the No. 1 story in 2011, 4. Kansas legislator sug- (drumroll, please) … another gests using hunters in he- blast from the past, a story licopters to control illegal from 2000, listing the top 100 immigration, likens immi- pop songs since 1963 as detergrants to feral hogs, March mined by MTV and Rolling Stone. The top song, by the 14 The issue of illegal immi- way, was “Yesterday” by the gration has drawn lots of talk Beatles. It’s another nod to in Kansas this year, especially the memory of the Internet, with Secretary of State Kris and the story is the eighth reKobach making headlines for sult when you Google “Rollhis role in penning contro- ing Stone top pop songs.” versial legislation in Arizona More than 77,000 people and Alabama, and a voter viewed the story. The Web ID law here that could make never ceases to surprise. it more difficult for people #"#"# to vote. Rep. Virgil Peck, RThere’s a lot to look forTyro, stepped into the fray in March, likening illegal im- ward to in 2012.

Soon, someone will leave migrants to “feral hogs” and saying the illegal immigrants the 2 millionth comment. We could be controlled if hunters will inch toward publishing the in helicopters shot at them. 1 millionth story on LJWorld.

The comments were made com. We will continue to inin a discussion about state novate online, using the vast spending for controlling the array of tools at our disposal. feral swine population. Peck These tools will help us betapologized, but not before ter analyze data to scrutinize the story made national head- how public officials are using lines. The Journal-World sto- tax dollars, how public figures and organizations work ry drew 36,621 views. for (or against) residents and 3. New, legal drug has law how Lawrence is preparing enforcement concerned — to move forward in the worst and it’s already on a Law- economy since the Great Derence store’s shelves, Nov. pression.

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Teen cited after crashing mom’s Porsche

A 16-year-old Lawrence boy who crashed his mother’s Porsche into a tree last week has been released from a Topeka hospital and also received two traffic citations for speeding and driving without a valid license, according to an accident report.

According to a Douglas County Sheriff’s office report released Friday, a deputy talked with the driver, Joshua W. Boisen, at his home Thursday night. Boisen told the deputy he suffered six broken ribs and a ruptured spleen in the one-vehicle crash.

It occurred at 3:50 a.m. Dec. 23 at the intersection of East 1100 and North 1700 roads just northwest of Lawrence. The intersection is an extension of Folks and Peterson roads.

Boisen also told the deputy he took his mother’s 2012 Porsche Carrera without her permission at approximately 3 a.m. Dec. 23. He traveled to his father’s house in northern Lawrence.

About 45 minutes later he was driving west on North 1700 Road and turned south onto — Reporter George Diepenbrock can be East 1100 Road at a high rate of reached at 832-7144. Follow him at speed. After he completed the Twitter.com/gdiepenbrock. turn, he decided to turn around

and travel north through the curve again, but he lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree.

He was eventually flown to Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka.

The report lists driver inattention and reckless or careless driving as contributing factors. Officers found no evidence of impairment.

According to the accident report, when police notified his mother, Melissa Boisen, at her home the morning of the accident, she said she believed her car was in the garage and that nobody had permission to have it. She also said her son did not have a valid driver’s license.

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LOOKING FORWARD 2012 1 | NORTH KOREA

Kim Jong Un now Supreme Commander North Korea announced today that Kim Jong Un has been officially named supreme commander of the military, further strengthening his authority after the death of his father, longtime North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. Officials and state media have bestowed on Kim Jong Un, who is in his late 20s, a string of titles as North Korea’s elite rally around him in the wake of his father’s death this month after 17 years in power.

But the title Supreme Commander — and its formal proclamation by the powerful Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party — is a clear sign that Kim Jong Un is fast consolidating power over North Korea. It’s also the latest step in a burgeoning personality cult around him.

Kim Jong Un should be “the only center of unity, cohesion and leadership” of the Workers’ Party, North Korea’s state media said, and the 1.2 millionstrong military should uphold the “songun,” or military-first, politics laid down by Kim Jong Il.

KU cancer center designation may happen

By Andy Hyland ahyland@ljworld.com

The year 2012 will be a pivotal one for the Kansas University Cancer Center. After a site visit from an NCI team in February, KU will await word on whether it has achieved its top research priority of attaining designation as a cancer center from the National Cancer Institute.

The effort has been ongoing since 2005, but 2012 marks a turning point. After the site visit, the KU Cancer Center expects to hear back on whether it has received designation in the summer.

Designation, of course, is no guarantee.

KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little said she has to keep reminding herself that most u n i v e r s i t i e s Gray-Little don’t achieve designation on the first try.

“In my heart of hearts, I think we’re going to get it,” Gray-Little said.

The results so far have been good. And in many cases, KU leaders say, the community is already beginning to see the

benefits of a lot of hard work.

During the site visit, each section of the 600-page application will get a small group of reviewers associated with it.

“It’s a very scripted process where our programs have 10 minutes to present and they’ll be asked 10 minutes of questions,” said Roy Jensen, KU Cancer Center director.

They’ll also visit other areas of the cancer center until near the end of the day, when the room will clear out except for the site visit team and Jensen himself.

“That’s when I start earning my pay,” he said.

Group members will ask Jensen other questions or clarifications, and will then retreat to their hotel. Each grant section will be graded, and the entire grant as a whole will be graded.

Those recommendations will be forwarded back to Washington, D.C., where a separate NCI review team, responsible for reviewing all cancer center grants in the country, will look at it, and decide whether it should be funded.

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Abortion providers charged with murder

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Authorities say two out-of-state doctors who traveled to Maryland to perform late-term abortions have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of murder, an unusual use of a law that allows for murder charges in the death of a viable fetus.

Dr. Steven Brigham, of Voorhees, N.J., was taken into custody Wednesday night and is being held in the Camden County jail, according to police in Elkton, Md. Authorities also arrested Dr. Nicola Riley in Salt Lake City and she is in jail in Utah. Each is awaiting an extradition hearing.

A grand jury indicted the two doctors after a 16-month investigation, police said.

The investigation began in August 2010 after what authorities say was a botched procedure at Brigham’s clinic in Elkton, located near the border of Maryland and Delaware.

An 18-year-old woman who was 21 weeks pregnant suffered a ruptured uterus and an injured bowel, according to documents filed in a previous investigation by medical regulators. Rather than call 911, Riley drove her to a nearby hospital, where both she and Brigham were uncooperative and Brigham refused to give his name, documents show.

A search of the clinic after the botched abortion revealed a freezer containing 35 late-term fetuses, including one believed to have been aborted at 36 weeks, the documents show.

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U.S. wants 2012 talks with Taliban The Obama administration hopes to restore momentum in the spring to U.S. talks with the Taliban insurgency that had reached a critical point before falling apart this month because of objections from Afghan President Hamid Karzai, U.S. and Afghan officials said.

One goal of renewed talks with the insurgents would be to identify cease-fire zones that could be used as a steppingstone toward a full peace agreement that stops most fighting, a senior administration official told The Associated Press. It’s a goal that so far has remained far out of reach.

U.S. officials from the State Department and White House plan to continue a series of secret meetings with Taliban representatives in Europe and the Persian Gulf region next year, two officials said, assuming a small group of Taliban emissaries the U.S. considers legitimate remains willing.

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Syrians hold huge protests In the largest protests Syria has seen in months, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets Friday in a display of defiance to show an Arab League observer mission the strength of the opposition movement.

Despite the monitors’ presence in the country, activists said Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar Assad killed at least 22 people, most of them shot during the anti-government demonstrations.

In a further attempt to appeal to the monitors, dissident troops who have broken away from the Syrian army said they have halted attacks on regime forces to reinforce the activists’ contention that the uprising against Assad is a peaceful movement.

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RIK DISHINGER ENJOYS the picture-perfect weather Thursday as he takes photos with his new view camera along the north side of the Kansas River.

Walking while drunk not a good idea either

Anatomy of a hangover: Is there anything you can do?

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We all know it’s a bad idea to become smashing drunk and then get behind the wheel of car.

But what about people who trade the keys in for a pair of shoes?

A 2005 study showed that New Year’s Day is the most dangerous day of the year for pedestrians. And alcohol has a lot to do with it.

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Year’s Day, even more than the number of pedestrian deaths on the street-filled nights of Halloween. And, not surprisingly, 58 percent of people who died on New Year’s Day had a high blood-alcohol content.

Dry mouth, pounding headache, queasy stomach, body aches — all standard fare the morning after a heavy-drinking New Year’s Eve celebration.

Ask any doctor or health care professional the best way to avoid those hangover symptoms and you’re likely to get a sarcastic answer along the lines of: Don’t drink

too much in the first place.

The Journal-World sat down with John Drees, a nurse and community education specialist at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and he offered the same general guideline. We dug a little deeper, and though Drees gave little ground on that approach, he did offer a few insights into the hangover: ! What causes hangovers?

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make the timing of the decision a little more unpredictable. If KU doesn’t get designation, it will immediately begin the process of reapplying. University officials would receive a document from the NCI detailing areas where they need to improve.

“That document would become a blueprint of how we should address certain deficiencies and making sure that we comply with their guidelines,” Jensen said.

If KU does achieve designation, the cancer center plans to keep working.

The grant must be renewed every three to five years.

KU also hopes to work toward the next level of designation as a comprehensive cancer center, which involves a more restrictive set of benchmarks for the center to meet.

Also in 2012, the KU Cancer Center will see the opening of its new clinical research building in Fairway. Ray Perez is the director of that facility, and is a recent KU hire from Dartmouth. The clini-

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reacting to a substance it’s not so crazy about.

“Basically, alcohol is a toxin,” Drees said.

The side effects of alcohol initially produce the lowered inhibitions and good-time feelings, but will later develop into the painful ones we associate with hangovers. Why some people get hangovers and others — up to 1 in 4 drinkers — don’t is still not clear, Drees said. There are just too many variables, such as genetics, alcohol content, how rapidly it’s consumed, and whether it’s consumed on an empty stomach.

“It’s so patient-specific,” he said. ! Can you prepare to not have a hangover, other than not drinking alcohol?

Not really, Drees said, despite some of the claims made in convenience store concoctions.

“If you over consume, you’ll pay a price for it later,” he said.

If you catch yourself over consuming,

cal research building is set to open at the end of January, and will vastly expand KU’s ability to perform Phase I clinical trials for new treatments.

Perez said he came to KU to help start an effort that was already going strong at his old school. He also saw the level of support — from the university, the state, the philanthropic community and the voters of Johnson County, who passed a sales tax to help fund the clinical trials building in Fairway.

“I don’t have a single colleague who isn’t really jealous of what we’ve got here at KU,” he said.

He said the voters who provided the sales tax gave the cancer center an extra boost.

“I think that what they’re really enabling us to do is very quickly jump in to the early-trial game,” he said.

Whether the application for designation is approved, Perez said, great strides have already been made.

“The indisputable fact here is that cancer treatment in Kansas City has already been improved by what we’ve put in place,” he said.

— Higher education reporter Andy Hyland can be reached at 832-6388. Follow him at Twitter.com/LJW_KU.

the best thing to do is drink water and avoid mixing in other substances, such as tobacco or other drugs. ! What’s the best way to cure a hangover? Gatorade? Tabasco sauce? Honey?

Those cures are the stuff of urban legend, lacking scientific proof, Drees said, advising that general healthy habits should dominate any post-hangover plan: plenty of fluids, rest and healthy food. ! Is there a point when someone should get medical treatment for a hangover?

Drees said LMH sees about four alcohol-related cases per day. Most of those are for alcohol poisoning or for injuries sustained while intoxicated, such as a sprained ankle. But it’s not completely out of the question for someone to require treatment for dehydration or other issues associated with the hangover.

Drees’ best advice is to seek help if you feel there’s something abnormal or excessive about your hangover symptoms.

— Reporter Shaun Hittle can be reached at 832-7173. Follow him at Twitter.com/shaunhittle.

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The correlation between alcohol and pedestrian accidents isn’t just on New Year’s Day. According the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 4,000 pedestrian deaths were reported in 2009. Of those deaths, 35 percent of the pedestrians had a BAC of above .08. Another 13 percent of the accident involved drivers who had a BAC of .08 or higher. In 6 percent of the cases, both the driver and pedestrian had a blood-alcohol content higher than .08.

“When you are intoxicated, you are putting yourself at risk with anything you do, and walking is one of them,” said Jennifer Jordan, director of prevention at DCCCA Inc., Lawrence.

In the 2009 book “Super Freakonomics,” authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner argued it was more dangerous to walk home drunk than drive home drunk — although they don’t recommend doing either.

Yes, more drunken drivers die every year than drunken walkers. But based on the ratio of miles driven drunk and miles walked drunk, and the number of deaths in each category, “on a per-mile basis, a drunk walker is eight times more likely to get killed than a drunk driver,” the authors argue.

The analysis comes with the major caveat that “a drunk walker isn’t likely to hurt or kill anyone other than her- or himself. That can’t be said of a drunk driver.” And the authors clearly state the safest choice would be to drink less or take a cab But it highlights the dangers of what many consider to be the safer alternative.

Those who are intoxicated and decide not to drive home should be applauded, Jordan said.

“But walking home alone is a terrible idea when drinking, especially with the cold weather,” Jordan said.

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PARTY SAFELY If you plan to drink, don’t drive.

That’s the message the Kansas Highway Patrol is sending out to New Year’s Eve party goers. And it’s one they plan to back up with enforcement.

Last year, one person died in a alcohol-related crash over the New Year’s holiday. In all, the state saw 57 alcohol-related accidents during the holiday, 16 of them resulting in injuries.

Here are ways to make the new year a safe one: ! If you plan to drive, don’t drink. ! If you plan to drink, designate a non-drinking driver and give the person your keys. ! Never ride with a person who has been drinking. ! Take a list of phone numbers of cab companies or friends who you could call for a sober ride home. In Lawrence you can call Tipsy Taxi (842-TAXI), a free service from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. ! If possible, plan to spend the night at the event. ! If you are throwing a party, have non-alcoholic beverages and never let a guest drive home drunk. ! Report impaired drivers to local law enforcement. ! Remember to always wear a seat belt and keep young children secure in safety seats.

People often underestimate just how far the walk is and can be unprepared for the winter weather. Dark streets and one too many drinks make it all too easy to trip over sidewalk cracks and curbs.

“You’re putting yourself at risk for other bad things to happen,” Jordan said of walking home alone.

Just like those who have to drive home, Jordan said partygoers should plan ahead if they want to walk home. Among the alternatives in Lawrence is the Tipsy Taxi, a free service that runs from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. tonight and takes people safely to their homes. Those who want to use it should call 842-TAXI at least 45 minutes ahead of time.

Several pedestrian fatalities in Lawrence speak to the risks involved.

In 2008, a 56-year-old man was struck and killed by a motorcyclist while walking from east to west across Iowa Street near Chili’s Grill and Bar. Police reports showed the man was in the road illegally and under the influence of alcohol.

In 2004, a 20-year-old Wichita man was hit and killed while walking along U.S. Highway 2440 Highway near Teepee Junction. He was attending a fraternity and sorority party at the junction and had a blood-alcohol level of 0.24.

In 1998, a Kansas University freshman was run over and killed by another KU student driving an SUV. The freshman had fallen down while walking across Tennessee Street. Both the students were found to be intoxicated.

In the past 10 years, Kansas University Hospital has seen two pedestrians hit on New Year’s Day and one on New Year’s Eve, according to Tracy Rogers-McDonald, trauma and burn program manager at the hospital.

Over the past three years, 331 pedestrians struck by cars have been admitted to the hospital. In those cases, alcohol was found in 28 percent of the patients and illicit drugs were found in 38 percent of the patients. The average age of the patient was 38, and nearly 70 percent of them were men.

The patients coming into KU Hospital, the regional hospital that takes some of Lawrence’s most severely injured accident victims, had knee injuries, broken bones, spinal injuries and head trauma.

Eight of the 331 patients treated in the past three years died.

In an email, Rogers noted that fatal pedestrian crashes occur most often between 6 p.m. and midnight and Friday and Saturday nights. And the accidents are likely to involve the use of alcohol, either by the driver, pedestrian or both.

— Reporter Christine Metz can be reached at 832-6352.

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In short, the answer is no in the city of Lawrence and yes in rural areas of Douglas County — although firing “wildly” is discouraged — if you’re on your own property or you have the property owner’s permission.

Capt. Paul Fellers, a Lawrence police spokesman, said a city ordinance prohibits shooting any firearm in the city limits.

“The discharging of a firearm, even one loaded with blanks, will create a genuine concern by anyone in the area, which would result in a call for police service,” he said. “Law enforcement takes gun-related calls very seriously, so consider some other, safer option for celebrating at midnight.”

Sgt. Steve Lewis, a sheriff’s spokesman, said in rural areas of the county it’s legal to fire blanks or live rounds on one’s own property or with permission of the property owner as long as it’s done safely.

“One should never discharge a firearm ‘wildly’ whether firing blanks or live rounds,” Lewis said.

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City to consider incentives for new downtown building project BACKGROUND

BOTTOM LINE Lawrence city commissioners will consider approving an agreement to provide public incentives for a new commercial, office and apartment building at the southwest corner Ninth and New Hampshire streets in downtown Lawrence.

The owners, a group known as 9th and New Hampshire LLC, want to tap into seeking tax-increment financing for their $10.85 million project.

Commissioners are scheduled to consider approving an agreement that would provide the partnership with $280,000 in property-tax rebates to help finance public improvements related to the project, such as sidewalks, sewers and streetlights.

OTHER BUSINESS Consent agenda

• Approve City Commission meeting minutes from Dec. 27.

• Approve claims.

• Approve licenses recommended by the city clerk’s office.

• Approve appointments recommended by the mayor.

• Bid and purchase items: a. Award the construction contract for Kaw water treatment plant large valve replacement to the low bidder, Nowak Construction, for $621,017 and authorize the city manager to execute the contract. b. Authorize the city manager to execute supplemental agreement No. 8 for $6,808.50 to the engineering services agreement with BG Consultants for construction phase engineering services for Kaw water treatment plant large valve replacement. c. Authorize the city manager to execute supplemental agreement No. 2 for $14,759 to the engineering services agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants for engineering services for 23rd Street bridge replacement utilities relocation. d. Approve the final change order to the construction contract with RD Johnson Excavating for phase II of watermain replacement program; increasing the contract amount by $35,312.48.

• Accept dedication of easements

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• A 61-year-old Lawrence man who is serving three years on probation for a 2006 robbery of a convenience store was arrested on a warrant Friday morning.

Cheryl Wright, a spokeswoman for the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, said Charles E. Smith was arrested related to an alleged probation violation.

According to jail records, Smith was arrested in the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, 111 E. 11th St. He had a court appearance scheduled for Friday morning in a drug possession case after he was arrested Nov. 24, which was 10 days after he was granted probation.

Smith pleaded no contest in May to one count of robbery after prosecutors accused him on Nov. 25, 2006, of robbing the Presto convenience store, 2330 Iowa, by pointing something under his shirt at the clerk and taking contents of the register so he could buy drugs. He was convicted by a jury in 2007, but an appellate court later overturned the conviction. After the plea earlier this year, District Judge Sally Pokorny agreed to let Smith go free after he had spent more than four years in custody for the 2006 robbery.

The hearing in his drug case is now scheduled for Wednesday.

• A 46-year-old Lawrence man was arrested on suspicion

HOSPITAL Jaid Larios and Austin Green, Ottawa, a girl, Thursday.

Derek and Brittany Lang, Overbrook, a girl, Friday.

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Regular agenda

• Consider approving text amendments to the joint city/county subdivision regulations in the city’s Land Development Code and the Douglas County Code to revise process requirements for division of property through certificates of survey, minor subdivisions and major subdivisions. Modifications include reformatting this article/ chapter to eliminate duplicative text and to delete terminology not used.

• Receive Long Range Planning 2012 Work Program.

• Receive recommendation from the Public Incentives Review Committee concerning requested incentives associated with the 901 N.H. development and consider authorizing the mayor to execute a performance agreement with Ninth and New Hampshire, LLC.

of driving while intoxicated early Friday morning after his sport-utility vehicle struck a parked vehicle in southwestern Lawrence.

According to Douglas County Jail records, Andrew McKinney Hammond was booked into jail at 2:45 a.m.

Kim Murphree, a Lawrence police spokesman, said the crash occurred when Hammond was headed west on Lazy Brook Lane in a black 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander and struck a parked black Jeep Cherokee.

He attempted to get out of the vehicle but fell to the ground incurring minor injuries. Police were called at 2:14 a.m. The accident site is southwest of Clinton Parkway and Kasold Drive.

Hammond was booked into jail on suspicion of his third DUI, a felony, and driving on a suspended license. Information about the case was forwarded to the Douglas County prosecutors, according to jail records.

The Journal-World does not print accounts of all police reports filed.

The newspaper generally reports: • Burglaries, only with a loss of $1,000 or more, unless there are unusual circumstances. To protect victims, we generally don’t identify them by name.

• The names and circumstances of people arrested, only after they are charged.

• Assaults and batteries, only if major injuries are reported.

• Holdups and robberies.

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BIRTHS Mathew Robinson, eighth-grader, Oklahoma City, Okla.

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and rights of way for preliminary plat for Dan and Trisha Simons Addition, about 2.36 acres, 1 lot, at 444 Country Club Terrace.

Submitted by Treanor Architects, PA for Dan and Trisha Simons, property owners of record.

• Approve as signs of community interest, a request from the American Heart Association to place red ribbons on light posts on Massachusetts Street during February.

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Lindsey Day, studio art major, Marysville “Facebook.”

The incentives were endorsed back in June by the joint Public Incentives Review Committee, which recommended rebates amounting to $280,000. The rebates would be paid over 10 years, beginning in 2013.

The property is part of a Tax Increment Financing district formed in 2000.

At that time, Lawrence city commissioners agreed that future private developments in the district could be eligible to receive tax rebates to cover expenses for public infrastructure.

The ownership group is led by Lawrence businessman Doug Compton.

The JournalWorld found gas prices as low as $3.07 at several stations. If you find a lower price, call 832-7154.

A story in Friday’s Lawrence Journal World incorrectly stated the size of the Sears building, 2727 Iowa. It should have noted that when the store opened in 1998, it had 60,000 square feet of selling space.

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Agenda highlights • 6:35 p.m. Tuesday • City Hall, Sixth Can I shoot my guns and Massachusetts streets • Knology Channel 25 • Meeting wildly in the air at documents online at lawrenceks.org midnight (to celebrate the new year) if I use blanks?

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pleaded no contest in November to two counts of misdemeanor battery. Lawrence police accused her of striking her two sons, ages 14 and 12, with a belt.

Her boyfriend, Stanley E. Burleson, 30, in October had pleaded guilty to two counts of child abuse and admitted to having COURTS the boys remove their clothes on July 6 and beating them with a belt. Burleson was upset the boys had disobeyed his instructions about going to a swimming pool. Police and prosecutors said Sanders came home later that day and struck the boys with a belt after Burleson beat them.

The boys were treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for bruising and other injuries.

District Judge Peggy on Woman gets probation Friday ruled if Sanders is found Man arrested for to violate terms of her probain child abuse case tion she faces one year in jail. indecent liberties A judge Friday morning sen- Kittel in November sentenced Lawrence police arrested a tenced a 34-year-old Lawrence Burleson to serve three years 46-year-old Lawrence man late woman to serve 18 months on on probation and to have no Thursday night on charges of probation for her role in a child contact with Sanders or the taking indecent liberties with abuse case, prosecutors said. boys outside of family therapy a child.

Laura Lea Sanders had sessions.

Kim Murphree, a police spokeswoman, said officers were made aware of the case shortly after noon Thursday.

According to Douglas County Jail records, the man was booked into jail just before midnight after he was arrested at the police department’s Investigations and Training Center, 4820 Bob Billings Parkway. He was booked into jail on two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and one count of aggravated criminal sodomy. He’s being held without bond pending a Authorities have taken decision about formal charges. two juveniles into custody The case is still under inveswho were suspected of arson tigation, and officers are workat a vacant west Lawrence ing with Kansas Department house on Monday evening, a of Social and Rehabilitation Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Services workers, Murphree Medical spokeswoman said. said. Additional information The juveniles were taken about the case was not availinto custody about 11:45 a.m. able Friday morning.

Friday and booked into the Cheryl Wright, a spokesjuvenile detention center after woman for the Douglas County investigators collaborated with District Attorney’s Office, Douglas County prosecutors, said Friday prosecutors were division chief Eve Tolefree said. reviewing the case and would Fire investigators were have information about a called to the unoccupied home, charging decision on Tuesday 3133 Creekwood Drive, about 5 after the holiday weekend. A p.m. Monday after a neighbor judge could review the case said it appeared someone was over the weekend and set trying to set the house on fire. bond for the man.

The small fire was out when The Journal-World generally crews arrived. Tolefree said does not identify sex crime there was also vandalism at suspects unless they are conthe house, which is near Princvicted. eton Boulevard and Peterson Road.

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Sponge. ’70s Show Friends Friends Friends Friends ’70s Show 299 170 iCarly Buttowski Buttowski I’m in Band I’m in Band I’m in Band Naruto X-Men SpiderMan SpiderMan 292 174 Phineas Phineas Fish Hooks Jessie 290 172 Beverly Hi ›› Cats & Dogs (2001) Premiere. ›› G-Force (2009) Bill Nighy.

Oblongs King of Hill King of Hill Family Guy Boondocks Boondocks Bleach Bleach 296 176 Spy Kids 3-D 278 182 Moonshiners h Moonshiners h Moonshiners h Moonshiners h Moonshiners h 311 180 ›› Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) ›› Sweet Home Alabama (2002) Reese Witherspoon. ››› Elf (2003) h Doomsday: Revelation Aftermath: Population Zero h 276 186 Aftermath: Population Zero h Battle of the Bulbs 312 185 Santa Jr (2002) h Lauren Holly.

The Town Christmas Forgot (2010) h Too Cute! Kittens Too Cute! Puppies Too Cute! Kittens Too Cute! Puppies 282 184 America’s Cutest Pet Hour of Power One Night With the King TBN Highlights of 2011 372 260 In Touch Urbi et Orbi Message Solemn Mass 370 261 ››› Into Great Silence (2005, Documentary) Love’s Pure Light Cadillac Jack’s Fa. Pick.

Good Food Love’s Pure Light Cadillac Jack’s Book TV Book TV: After Words Book TV Book TV 351 211 Book TV 350 210 Washington This Week Nightmare Next Door Nightmare Next Door Nightmare Next Door Nightmare Next Door 285 192 Nightmare Next Door 287 195 ›››‡ Three Kings (1999, War) George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg. ›››‡ Three Kings (1999) George Clooney.

Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey 279 189 Oprah Winfrey Weather By the Billions Coast Guard Alaska 362 214 Weather By the Billions Coast Guard Alaska Weather Center h Young & Restless Young & Restless Young & Restless One Life to Live 262 253 Young & Restless 256 132 ››› Fail-Safe (1964, Suspense) Henry Fonda. ›››‡ Panic in the Streets (1950) Premiere. ››› D.O.A. (1949) 501 300 ››‡ The Eagle (2011) Channing Tatum.

True Blood h True Blood h True Blood h Strike Bk. Strike Back Strike Back Strike Bk. Strike Back 515 310 Strike Back Sports Felipe Esparza Teller Gigolos 545 318 Fight ››› The Italian Job (2003) Mark Wahlberg. iTV. Karate 535 340 ››‡ The Karate Kid (2010) Jaden Smith. Premiere. ››‡ The Karate Kid (1984) Ralph Macchio.

527 350 ›› Just Go With It (2011) Adam Sandler. ›› Tron: Legacy (2010) Jeff Bridges. ›› The Tourist (2010)

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Law: Parents responsible for underage drinking

By Leanne Italie Associated Press

NEW YORK — Parents of teens: If you think a drinking disaster at your kid’s party can’t happen at your house, not with your kid, because he’s a good kid, it’s time to wake up and smell the whiskey bottle tossed on your lawn.

Because of the high risk of underage drinking and driving this time of year, many parents open their homes to partying teens as a way to keep them off the roads.

What some may not know is that liability laws can leave Mom and Dad vulnerable to lawsuits, fines and even jail time if underage drinking is found to be going on under their roof.

Parents can get in trouble even if they didn’t know about the drinking.

That’s what a Menlo Park, Calif., father says he is up against.

Bill Burnett, a Stanford University professor, was arrested the night after Thanksgiving over a basement party thrown by his 17-year-old son to celebrate a big high school football win.

Burnett said he and his wife had forbidden alcohol at the party and were upstairs at the time police received a call about possible drinking by minors. In fact, he said, he had twice made his way to the basement to check on the merry-making.

He spent a night in jail and was booked on 44 counts of suspicion of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Each misdemeanor count carries up to a $2,500 fine and nearly a year in jail.

Burnett questioned the deterrent value of laws that hold parents legally responsible even if they didn’t know there was alcohol at the party.

“In this case, I think arresting a parent isn’t going to prevent kids from drinking,” he said on the “Today” show.

Eight states have specific “social host” laws that say parents can get in trouble if underage guests are drinking, even if no one gets hurt, according to the National Institutes of Health.

(Some of those states allow parents to serve alcohol to their own children in some situations.)

Sixteen other states have laws that hold Mom and Dad legally responsible for underage drinking under certain circumstances — for example, if a teen who drank at their home got into a car accident, NIH said. In other states, parents can get in trouble under more general liability laws.

Stephen Wallace, a senior adviser at Students Against Destructive Decisions, or SADD, which used to be called Students Against Drunk Driving, said that with an increased awareness of the dangers of underage drinking, law enforcement authorities are increasingly relying on social host liability laws to go after parents.

While he acknowledged that teens are adept at finding ways to drink on the sly, he said he is all for anything that gets at the problem of underage drinking. He said he finds it troubling that the Burnetts said they saw no alcohol consumed at their party.

“Parents need to say to kids, ‘You shouldn’t be drinking at all and you certainly can’t do it here because we can be put in jail,’” Wallace said.

According to SADD research co-sponsored by the insurance company Liberty Mutual, more teens are saying that their parents allow them to go to parties where alcohol is being served — 41 percent in 2011, compared with 36 percent two years ago.

Also, 57 percent of high school students whose parents allow them to drink at home said they prefer to drink elsewhere with their friends, Wallace said.

At some parties, the parents themselves supply the booze. In other cases, the kids bring it, sometimes with the hosts’ knowledge.

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Gas and other fuels are top U.S. export

By Chris Kahn Associated Press

NEW YORK — For the first time, the top export of the United States, the world’s biggest gas guzzler, is — wait for it — fuel.

Measured in dollars, the nation is on pace this year to ship more gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel than any other single export, according to U.S. Census data going back to 1990. It will also be the first year in more than 60 that America has been a net exporter of these fuels.

Just how big of a shift is this? A decade ago, fuel wasn’t even among the top 25 exports. And for the last five years, America’s top export was aircraft.

The trend is significant because for decades the U.S. has relied on huge imports of fuel from Europe in order to meet demand. It only reinforced the image of America as an energy hog. And up until a few years ago, whenever gasoline prices climbed, there were complaints in Congress that U.S. refiners were not growing quickly enough to satisfy domestic demand; that controversy would appear to be over.

Still, the U.S. is nowhere close to energy independence. America is still the world’s largest importer of crude oil. From January to October, the country imported 2.7 billion barrels of oil worth roughly $280 billion.

Fuel exports, worth an estimated $88 billion in 2011, have surged for two reasons: ! Crude oil, the raw material from which gasoline and other refined products are made, is a lot more expensive. Oil prices averaged $95 a barrel in 2011, while gasoline averaged $3.52 a gallon — a record. A decade ago oil

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OIL REFINERIES ARE SHOWN in an aerial view in Deer Park, Texas, in this Nov. 10, 2010, file photo. For the first time, the top export of the United States, the world’s biggest gas guzzler, is fuel. averaged $26 a barrel, while gasoline averaged $1.44 a gallon. ! The volume of fuel exports is rising. The U.S. is using less fuel because of a weak economy and more efficient cars and trucks.

That allows refiners to sell more fuel to rapidly growing economies in Latin America, for example. In 2011, U.S. refiners exported 117 million gallons per day of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and other petroleum products, up from 40 million gallons per day a decade earlier.

There’s at least one domestic downside to America’s growing role as a fuel

exporter. Experts say the trend helps explain why U.S. motorists are paying more for gasoline. The more fuel that’s sent overseas, the less of a supply cushion there is at home.

Gasoline supplies are being exported to the highest bidder, says Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst at Oil Price Information Service. “It’s a world market,” he says.

Refining companies won’t say how much they make by selling fuel overseas. But analysts say those sales are likely generating higher profits per gallon than they would have generated in the U.S. Otherwise, they wouldn’t occur.

The value of U.S. fuel exports has grown steadily over the past decade, coinciding with rising oil prices and increased demand around the globe.

Developing countries in Latin America and Asia have been burning more gasoline and diesel as their people buy more cars and build more roads and factories. Europe also has been buying more U.S. fuel to make up for its lack of refineries.

And there’s a simple reason why America’s refiners have been eager to export to these markets: gasoline demand in the U.S. has been falling every year since 2007.

It dropped by another 2.5 percent in 2011. With the economy struggling, motorists cut back.

Also, cars and trucks have become more fuel-efficient and the government mandates the use of more cornbased ethanol fuel.

The last time the U.S. was a net exporter of fuels was 1949, when Harry Truman was president. That year, the U.S. exported 86 million barrels and imported 82 million barrels.

In the first 10 months of 2011, the nation exported 848 million barrels (worth $73.4 billion) and imported 750 million barrels.

BUSINESS AT A GLANCE

Notable ! After a customer backlash, Verizon Wireless on Friday dropped a plan to start charging $2 for every payment subscribers make over the phone or online with their credit or debit cards.

In a statement on its website Friday, the company said “customer feedback” prompted the decision to drop the “convenience fee” it wanted to introduce on Jan. 15.

Verizon wanted to steer people to electronic check payments, which are cheaper, and automatic credit card payments, which are more reliable.

A petition on Change.org against the fees had gathered more than 95,000 names

by Friday afternoon, a day after Verizon, the country’s largest cellphone company, announced the fees.

Friday’s markets Dow Industrials

—69.48, 12,217.56 Nasdaq

—8.59, 2,605.15 S&P 500

—5.42, 1,257.60

30-Year Treasury —0.02, 2.89% Corn (Chicago) +8.5 cents, $6.46 Soybeans (Chicago) +10.75 cents, $12.08 Wheat (Kansas City) +19 cents, $7.17 Oil (New York) —82 cents, $98.83 Gold —$25.90, $1,566.80 Silver +60 cents, $27.92 Platinum +$38.10, $1,404.90

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Obama delays request for debt limit increase

By Julie Pace Associated Press

HONOLULU — President Barack Obama is delaying his request for another $1.2 trillion increase in the nation’s debt limit at the request of congressional leaders.

It’s basically because of a technicality.

The White House had been ready to ask for the increase Friday because the government is within $100 billion of exhausting its current borrowing authority.

Congress would then have 15 days to reject the request, though Obama would veto any objections in order to ensure that the government does not default on its obligations.

But with Congress not due to return to Washington until mid-January, a bipartisan group of lawmakers asked Obama to delay his request so they would be in session during the 15-day period allowed for objections.

“The administration is in discussions with leaders in both houses to determine the best timing for submission of certification and any subsequent votes in the two houses,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Friday.

Kevin Smith, a spokesman for Speaker John Boehner, said the House leadership preferred not having to call members back to Washington early to vote on the increase request, but would have done so if necessary.

A senior White House official said Obama will make his request within days.

The Treasury Department will use accounting measures to ensure that the nation does

not reach its debt limit before the $1.2 trillion increase is finalized, said the official, who requested anonymity because the person lacked authority to speak publicly.

The debt limit is the amount the government can borrow to finance its operations. It has soared because the government has run record deficits over the past decade.

The borrowed money has helped pay for two wars, stimulate the nation’s economy after the worst recession since the Great Depression and keep intact broad tax cuts initiated during the Bush administration.

Obama’s request to increase the nation’s borrowing authority would boost the debt limit to a record $16.4 trillion. The president and Congress agreed to raise it to that level in three steps as part of the August deal that was struck hours before a threatened government default.

Officials say the $1.2 trillion increase should be enough to allow the government to keep borrowing until the end of 2012, or just after the presidential election.

Congress agreed to raise the debt limit by $400 billion in August and by another $500 billion in September.

House Republicans voted against the second increase, but failed to block it because the Senate approved it.

The increases are scheduled to take effect unless both chambers vote against them.

The White House announced the delay in the debt limit request from Hawaii, where the president is on vacation.

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WHERE TO WRITE Lawrence City Commission Aron Cromwell, mayor Cromwell Environmental, 1008 N.H., Suite 300., 66044, 749-6020 aroncromwell@gmail.com Bob Schumm, vice mayor 1729 St. Andrews Dr. 66047 842-6729 (H), 842-7337(W) schummfoods@gmail.com Mike Amyx 2312 Free State Lane 66047 843-3089 (H) 842-9425 (W) mikeamyx515@hotmail.com Hugh Carter, 5111 Congressional Circle, D4, 764-3362 hughcarter@sunflower.com Michael Dever 1124 Oak Tree Drive 66049 550-4909 mdever@sunflower.com

Douglas County Commission Jim Flory, 540 N. 711 Road, Lawrence 66047; 842-0054 jimflory@sunflower.com Mike Gaughan, 304 Stetson Circle, 66049; 856-1662; mgaughan@douglas-county.com Nancy Thellman, 1547 N. 2000 Road 66046; 832-0031 nthellman@douglas-county.com

Lawrence School Board Mark Bradford, president 766-4392 1509 Brink Court, 66047 mbradfor@usd497.org

Jerusalem YMCA crosses religious barriers This was a bleak year for anyone who dreams of Middle East peace or Arab-Jewish coexistence.

So I’d like to write about an institution in Jerusalem that brings Christians, Jews and Muslims together, and about its director, who has bridged divides that seem insurmountable.

I refer to the Jerusalem International YMCA, in West Jerusalem, a landmark whose 152-foot tower looks down at the walls of the Old City. This may be the world’s most unusual YMCA, where even the architecture symbolizes the linkage of three faiths. And its dynamic CEO, Forsan Hussein, has a unique ability to move between Jewish, Arab and Western worlds.

I have stayed several times at the Y’s comfortable (and moderately priced) Three Arches Hotel. Yet I only learned its full history when I sat down with Hussein under a shady umbrella at the Y’s lovely outdoor cafe, across from the famed King David Hotel.

Founded in a bookstore near the Old City in 1878, the YMCA was shut down by the Turks during World War I and later reopened by the British. It moved several times before construction of the current building began in the 1920s after a $1 million Christmas donation from James Jarvie of Montclair, N.J., who was inspired by plans to make the institution a center for people of all faiths.

Designed by Arthur Loomis Harmon, architect of the Empire State Building, the neo-Byzantine-style stone complex is covered with decorative elements that represent the three monotheistic faiths. The phenomenal carillon bells in the tower are played by a Jewish Israeli professor and a Mormon American.

When the building was dedicated

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This may be the world’s most unusual YMCA, where even the architecture symbolizes the linkage of three faiths. ”

in 1933 by British Gen. Edmund Lord Allenby, he had these words inscribed on the front in Hebrew, Arabic, and English: “Here is a place whose atmosphere is peace, where political and religious jealousies can be forgotten ...” (For more on the building, visit www.jerusalemymca.org.)

Fast forward to the present. As Hussein talked, parents were coaxing small children up the Y’s steps to the YMCA Peace Preschool, where half the children are Muslim and Christian Arabs, and half are Jews. “We want to make the YMCA a center for reconciliation,” Hussein told me.

“Every Israeli and Palestinian can feel at home here.

“We have a completely mixed Arab-Jewish membership,” he said, that takes part in athletics (a new sports center is being completed), a famed concert series, a Palestinian-Israeli theater group, and a young leaders’ club called Moderate Voices for Progress. The Y’s board is also a mix of Muslims, Christians and Jews.

When it comes to bridging the divide, however, few can equal the personal story of Forsan Hussein.

Born in the small Muslim Arab village of Shaab in the Galilee, his mother was illiterate and his father had only an elementary school education. The family’s extensive olive groves were seized by the Israeli army in the 1948 war.

As a youth, tending his family’s sheep after school, Hussein wandered over to the neighboring moshav (Jewish cooperative farm) and began asking questions. “I was trying to figure out,” he says, “why there were such discrepancies between their lives and ours, why did they have a soccer field with grass while we played on stone fields and had unpaved roads?”

He became friendly with some moshavniks, and helped start villagemoshav exchanges that grew into a joint summer camp. Eventually, a moshav member nominated him for the Slifka Israeli Coexistence Scholarship at Brandeis University, in Waltham, Mass., which is awarded to Israeli Arabs and Jews who work to promote tolerance. He won the grant, and entered an entirely new world.

From Brandeis, Hussein went on to a master’s degree at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and an MBA at Harvard. He started raising funds for the first private equity fund that would invest in the Israeli Arab economy, but the money was slow in coming.

He seized on the offer to head the YMCA as another way to promote tolerance. “You have two peoples with real legitimacy in this land,” he says, “and both must recognize it. The zerosum game has gone on for too long.”

But as any Palestinian or Israeli dedicated to peace knows, retaining

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by Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller, the start of construction on Kansas University’s Wescoe Hall, the election of Nancy Hambleton as the first woman on the City Commission under the City Manager-Commission form of government, the “hatching” of Baby Jay, the introduction of cable television in Lawrence, and the beginning of Don Fambrough’s tenure as head football coach.

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Area legislators

Rep. Tom Sloan (R-45th District) Room 55-S, State Capitol, Topeka 66612 Lawrence: 841-1526; Topeka: (785) 296-7654 tom.sloan@house.ks.gov Rep. Paul Davis (D-46th District) Room 359-W, State Capitol, Topeka 66612 Lawrence: 749-1942; Topeka: (785) 296-7630 paul.davis@house.ks.gov Rep. TerriLois Gregory (R-10th District) Docking State Office Building, Topeka 66612 Baldwin City: (785) 222-0445; Topeka: (785) 296-7646; terrilois.gregory@house.ks.gov Rep. Ann Mah (D-53rd District) Docking State Office Building, Topeka 66612 Topeka: (785) 296-7668; ann.mah@house.ks.gov Rep. Anthony Brown (R-38th District) Room 151-S, State Capitol, Topeka 66612 Eudora: 542-2293; Topeka: (785) 296-7679 anthony.brown@house.ks.gov Sen. Marci Francisco (D-2nd District) Room 134-E, State Capitol, Topeka 66612 Lawrence: 842-6402; Topeka: (785) 296-7364 marci.francisco@senate.ks.gov

— Trudy Rubin is a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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this perspective isn’t easy.

Hussein worries that many young Palestinian Israelis have become hardened in their views. “They are educated and worldly, because of the Internet,” he says, “but they have very few opportunities.

“Only when I left Israel was I able to think of my real potential. The intensity of the region pulls you down, while discrimination and inequality make your dreams smaller.”

So it would be easy to be bitter, he admits, about frequent indignities, such as the difficulties Arab villages have getting building permits while nearby Israeli towns expand.

But he refuses to go there. “Bitterness won’t lead us anywhere,” he says adamantly. “You have to think how to decrease the bitterness and ignorance. This is the only way to move forward.

“The psychology of fear is really crippling us. We build walls saying these will be the ultimate protector, but they contribute to hate. Where is the long-term vision? Where is the plan?”

His plan is to keep promoting tolerance, at the YMCA and beyond.

Recently he went to Morocco to give a talk, as a Palestinian Arab, on the horrors of the Holocaust. He speaks frequently on the need for understanding “the other.”

In the long term, he hopes to be able to build business relationships between Israelis and Arabs. “That would be my ticket to a greater vision,” he says, “of a new Middle East, interdependent and interconnected.”

If Forsan Hussein won’t give up, how can we?

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South Carolina should fight voter ID ruling Is there, or should there ever be, a point at which a state is no longer penalized for its discriminatory past?

Not according to the Department of Justice, which recently rejected a South Carolina law that would have required voters to show a valid photo ID before casting their ballots.

Justice says the law discriminates against minorities. The Obama administration said, “South Carolina’s law didn’t meet the burden under the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which outlawed discriminatory practices preventing blacks from voting.” Why South Carolina?

Because, the Justice Department contends, it’s tasked with approving voting changes in states that have failed in the past to protect the rights of blacks.

Are they serious?

There are two African Americans representing South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives, One is Tim Scott, a freshman Republican. The other is 10-term Rep. James Clyburn, the current assistant Democratic leader. There are numerous minority members of the S.C. state legislature and Gov. Nikki Haley who is Indian-American.

This is not your grandfather’s South Carolina. This is not the South Carolina of the then-segregationist and Dixiecrat presidential candidate Strom Thurmond. Yesterday’s South

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If Justice thinks proving who one is by showing valid photo ID discriminates against minorities, how does it explain the election of so many minority legislators?”

Carolina had segregated schools, lunch counters, restrooms and buses and a dominant Democratic Party. Today’s South Carolina is a modern, integrated, forward-looking, dual-party state.

If Justice thinks proving who one is by showing valid photo ID discriminates against minorities, how does it explain the election of so many minority legislators? Are only whites voting for them?

Democrats, especially, should be sensitive to states and people who have demonstrated that they have changed.

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out a valid ID, how can we stop this?

The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law has compiled a list of new voter identification laws passed this year. In addition to the one in South Carolina, all require some form of photo identification. Will Justice go after all of them, as well?

According to the Brennan Center, a new law in Kansas, effective Jan. 1, 2012, requires a photo ID, with certain exceptions such as a physical disability that makes it impossible for the person to travel to a government office to acquire one, though they must have “qualified for permanent advance voting status...”

A new Texas law, which took effect on Sept. 1, requires a photo ID in order to vote, or another form of personal ID card issued by the Department of Public Safety.

Gov. Haley and South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson vow to fight the Justice Department ruling. They should.

Photo IDs are required when flying on commercial aircraft or cashing a check. That discriminates against no one. Neither does requiring people to prove who they are before voting, unless, of course, there’s another agenda, like “stuffing” the ballot box.

— Cal Thomas is a columnist for Tribune Media Services.

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It was the Democratic Party of the late 19th century that resisted integration throughout the South, passing Jim Crow laws that frustrated blacks who wanted to vote. Today, many members of that same party refuse to allow poor minority students to leave failing government schools as part of the school voucher system because they, apparently, value political contributions from teachers unions more than they value educational achievement.

The South Carolina law that offends the Justice Department anticipated objections that some poor minorities might not have driver’s licenses (and certainly not a passport) because they might not own cars.

So the state will provide free voter ID cards with a picture of the voter on it. All someone has to do is prove who they claim to be. A birth certificate will do nicely. A utility bill can be used to prove residency.

Not requiring a voter to prove his or her citizenship and residence is a recipe for voter fraud. Democrats like to accuse Republicans of trying to keep minorities from voting because they know most will vote for Democrats.

Even if that were true (and it’s debatable) the reverse is probably truer.

Some Democrats have allegedly encouraged people to vote who were not eligible, some more than once. With-

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TUESDAY

31 TODAY

Mostly sunny, breezy and mild

Mostly sunny, windy and cooler

Mostly sunny

Mostly sunny and breezy

Sunshine and some clouds

High 64° Low 29° POP: 5%

High 42° Low 18° POP: 0%

High 35° Low 15° POP: 0%

High 44° Low 23° POP: 0%

High 48° Low 26° POP: 10%

Wind SSW 15-25 mph

Wind NW 15-25 mph

Wind NW 8-16 mph

Wind S 10-20 mph

Wind NW 7-14 mph

POP: Probability of Precipitation

Kearney 50/21

McCook 50/13 Oberlin 50/15 Goodland 55/15

Beatrice 56/27

Oakley 53/18

Manhattan Russell Salina 63/28 56/20 Topeka 60/27 63/29 Emporia 62/26

Great Bend 58/21 Dodge City 60/20

Garden City 58/19 Liberal 62/17

Chillicothe 60/28 Marshall 62/31

Kansas City 61/29 Lawrence Kansas City 60/28 64/29

Sedalia 63/31

Nevada 64/31

Chanute 62/31

Hutchinson 64/25 Wichita Pratt 64/25 62/24

Centerville 52/28

St. Joseph 58/27

Sabetha 54/26

Concordia 56/26 Hays 52/19

Clarinda 57/24

Lincoln 54/24

Grand Island 50/21

Springfield 66/30

Coffeyville Joplin 65/33 66/36

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

LAWRENCE ALMANAC Through 8 p.m. Friday.

Temperature High/low Normal high/low today Record high today Record low today

56°/36° 38°/19° 65° in 1951 -8° in 1968

Precipitation in inches 24 hours through 8 p.m. yest.

Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date

trace 2.99 1.57 29.40 39.86

REGIONAL CITIES

Today Sun. Today Sun. Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W 46 22 s Atchison 62 27 s 42 18 pc Independence 65 32 s 60 28 s 43 13 s Belton 61 29 s 41 19 pc Fort Riley 60 29 s 41 20 pc Burlington 63 29 s 42 17 pc Olathe Osage Beach 60 32 s 46 22 pc Coffeyville 65 33 s 47 22 s Osage City 61 27 s 42 17 s Concordia 56 26 s 38 15 s Ottawa 62 27 s 40 17 s Dodge City 60 20 s 44 18 s 64 25 s 44 17 s Holton 60 29 s 42 19 pc Wichita Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

NATIONAL FORECAST

Seattle 41/35

Full

Sun.

7:40 a.m.

5:09 p.m.

11:56 a.m.

12:37 a.m.

Last

Billings 38/15 San Francisco 60/43

Denver 52/19

New

Jan 9

Jan 16

Jan 23

LAKE LEVELS

As of 7 a.m. Friday Lake

Clinton Perry Pomona

Level (ft)

873.72 891.49 973.34

Discharge (cfs)

10 100 15

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INTERNATIONAL CITIES Cities Acapulco Amsterdam Athens Baghdad Bangkok Beijing Berlin Brussels Buenos Aires Cairo Calgary Dublin Geneva Hong Kong Jerusalem Kabul London Madrid Mexico City Montreal Moscow New Delhi Oslo Paris Rio de Janeiro Rome Seoul Singapore Stockholm Sydney Tokyo Toronto Vancouver Vienna Warsaw Winnipeg

Today Hi Lo W 88 76 t 48 46 sh 55 41 sh 61 42 sh 90 74 s 39 23 s 37 34 pc 50 48 sh 90 70 s 62 47 s 27 9 pc 54 44 sh 39 39 r 66 59 pc 55 40 s 47 16 s 54 50 c 52 39 pc 70 41 t 30 28 sn 32 28 c 71 47 s 32 30 pc 54 52 sh 81 73 sh 50 37 s 37 28 pc 88 77 sh 30 23 s 77 59 pc 48 37 pc 40 30 sh 42 35 c 41 28 pc 36 30 sf 32 8 sn

Hi 89 52 54 63 90 36 48 51 90 62 34 45 49 66 52 48 52 52 73 38 29 71 39 53 85 54 34 88 37 82 52 40 42 49 39 12

Sun. Lo W 76 s 45 sh 41 pc 41 s 75 s 21 pc 46 sh 40 sh 72 s 48 s 32 s 37 pc 44 c 57 s 44 s 20 s 37 c 37 s 39 s 30 pc 23 i 39 s 30 sn 48 r 73 r 41 s 19 sf 79 t 36 sn 61 s 39 c 23 sn 37 sh 48 c 38 sn 8 pc

Chicago 44/30

Shown are today’s noon positions of weather systems and precipitation.

Temperature bands are highs for today.

Washington 59/39

Miami 80/64

Precipitation Showers T-storms

Rain

Flurries

Snow

Ice

-10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s National Summary: A weak storm will bring mostly rain showers to the Northeast today. A strong cold front will slice across the Plains, producing flurries from northern Minnesota to the northern and central Rockies. The Northwest will get a break, while the South stays dry.

Today Sun. Today Sun. Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Memphis 66 44 s 55 32 pc Albuquerque 58 32 s 53 29 s Miami 80 64 s 79 63 s Anchorage 5 -3 c 8 -7 c 42 29 pc 29 17 sf Atlanta 62 41 s 58 32 pc Milwaukee Minneapolis 40 16 r 20 8 sf Austin 72 43 pc 61 31 s 60 41 s 54 30 pc Baltimore 54 31 pc 57 39 pc Nashville Birmingham 66 47 s 59 29 pc New Orleans 73 57 pc 68 42 pc New York 53 39 sh 53 40 pc Boise 37 25 pc 40 27 s 56 23 pc 35 13 pc Boston 51 35 r 50 37 pc Omaha Orlando 77 52 s 77 53 s Buffalo 44 31 r 46 27 c Philadelphia 54 39 pc 54 36 pc Cheyenne 40 20 c 40 18 s Phoenix 74 51 s 76 51 s Chicago 44 30 pc 33 16 sf Pittsburgh 46 34 r 45 27 c Cincinnati 52 36 pc 46 24 c Portland, ME 42 28 r 44 30 pc Cleveland 44 37 c 42 26 c Portland, OR 41 32 c 42 30 pc Dallas 72 39 s 60 33 s Reno 48 21 pc 53 27 s Denver 52 19 pc 44 21 s 63 38 pc 64 35 pc Des Moines 52 27 pc 34 15 pc Richmond Sacramento 58 32 pc 63 37 s Detroit 41 32 pc 39 25 sf St. Louis 60 33 s 49 22 pc El Paso 66 39 s 58 31 s Fairbanks -35 -40 c -29 -31 pc Salt Lake City 37 24 pc 42 24 s San Diego 69 52 pc 74 52 s Honolulu 80 66 pc 80 66 s Houston 74 57 pc 68 39 pc San Francisco 60 43 pc 62 47 s Seattle 41 35 c 47 35 sh Indianapolis 50 33 pc 41 19 c 32 20 pc 32 23 pc Kansas City 60 28 s 39 19 pc Spokane Tucson 72 45 s 74 45 s Las Vegas 68 42 s 63 44 s 70 34 s 50 26 s Little Rock 66 37 s 60 29 pc Tulsa Wash., DC 59 39 pc 58 33 pc Los Angeles 74 52 s 81 52 s National extremes yesterday for the 48 contiguous states High: Harlingen, TX 86° Low: Clayton Lake, ME -3°

WEATHER HISTORY

A snowstorm in El Paso, Texas, on Dec. 31, 1982, brought the monthly total of snow there to 18 inches, which is 14 inches more than the town usually gets in an entire winter.

Q:

Poker tournament, 7 p.m., Johnny’s Tavern, 410 N. Second St. Smackdown! trivia, 8 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H. Acoustic Open Mic Night, free entry, sign-up at 9 p.m., The Casbah, 803 Mass.

Karaoke Sunday, 11 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H.

3 TUESDAY

Houston 74/57

Fronts Warm Stationary

New York 53/39

Atlanta 62/41

El Paso 66/39

Cold

Detroit 41/32

Kansas City 60/28

Los Angeles 74/52

Jan 1

Minneapolis 40/16

WEATHER TRIVIA™ During a blizzard, must snow be falling from the sky?

No, extremely poor visibility in blowing snow is sufficient

First

7:39 a.m.

5:08 p.m.

11:29 a.m. none

1 SUNDAY

Lecompton City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Lecompton City Hall, 327 Elmore St. Baldwin City Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 803 S. Eighth St. Dollar Bowling, 9:30 p.m., Royal Crest Lanes, 933 Iowa.

A:

Today

Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

Red Dog’s Dog Days, 7:30 a.m., meet in strip mall at 19th Street and Haskell Avenue.

Americana Music Academy Saturday Jam, 3 p.m., Americana Music Academy, 1419 Mass.

New Year’s Eve House Concert at Delaware Commons, with The Heebie Jeebies, Bekah Eachritz, Rebecca McAnnulla and Tasha Haas, 7 p.m., Delaware Street Commons, 1222 Del. The Crumpletons New Year’s at Nine, 7-9:30 p.m., 10 p.m., the Jazzhaus, 926 1N2 Mass.

New Year’s Eve With The “Country Way Band,” 8 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 2206 E. 23rd St.

2 MONDAY

SUN & MOON

L AWRENCE J OURNAL -W ORLD

Red Dog’s Dog Days winter workout, 6 a.m., Allen Fieldhouse, Enter through the south doors and meet on the southeast corner of the second floor.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, 5:15 p.m., 536 Fireside Court, Suite B. Information meeting for prospective volunteers.

For more information, call 843-7359.

Lonnie Ray’s open jam session, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third St. Lawrence City Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St. Poker Night, 8 p.m., Applebee’s, 2520 Iowa.

Trivia Night at the Jayhawker, 8-10 p.m., Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass.

Teller’s Family Night, 746 Mass., 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesday Night Karaoke, 9 p.m., Wayne & Larry’s Sports Bar & Grill, 933 Iowa.

Live jazz at The Casbah, 9 p.m., 803 Mass.

4 WEDNESDAY

Older Women’s League meeting, 2-4 p.m., Robert Doud room, United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court.

Growing Lawrence meeting for food producers, topic Resources _seeds,

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New Year’s Eve at The Cave Come on down to The Cave, located in the basement of the Oread hotel at 1200 Oread Ave., for Lawrence’s most electric New Year’s Eve party. DJ Uso will be providing the music, and $40 presale tickets or $45 at the door gets you in with drink tickets, party favors, free coat check and a champagne toast so you can say goodbye to 2011 in style. Doors open at 8 p.m. on Indiana Street. Tickets are available at oreadcave. com. plugs, organic suppliers, etc.`, 7-8 a.m., Chamber of Commerce offices, 646 Vt., Suite 200.

ONGOING

The Territorial Capital Museum Christmas display, with three floors of vintage Christmas decorations including 21 trees with various period decorations; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 1, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

Watkins Community Museum of History exhibit: “It Happened on Mass Street: 150 Years in Lawrence,” featuring historic photographs and objects illustrating the growth of downtown Lawrence, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday, 1047 Mass.

Freedom’s Frontier exhibit, Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Carnegie Building, 200 W. Ninth St. Lawrence Arts Center exhibits: Yesnomaybe Exhibition, collaborative works

by Kristi Arnold, Eric Conrad and Yoonmi Nam, Dec. 2 through Jan. 14; Lived: Living, works by Isadora Stowe and Jordan Schranz Dec. 2 through Jan. 14; Learning is Remembering, works

by Amber Hansen, Dec. 2 through Jan. 14; Constellation, an aerial installation by Juniper Tangpuz; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 940 N.H. Lawrence Public Library storytimes for December: German storytime, 4 p.m.

Tuesdays; Toddler storytime, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Library storytime, 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Fridays; Storytime in Spanish and English, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays; Family storytime, 3:30 p.m. Sundays; Books & Babies, 10:30

a.m. Mondays and 9:30 a.m., 10:10 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.

Wednesdays, 707 Vt. Lawrence Public Library teen programs for December: Monday Movies for Teens, 4 p.m. Mondays; Wii Olympics for Teens, 7 p.m.

Tuesdays; Gaming with the Pro, 3 p.m. Wednesdays; Teen Eone Cafe, 4 p.m.

Fridays; Teen tutoring, 3 p.m.

Sundays, 707 Vt. Lawrence Public Library bookmobile schedule (open to the public): 9-10 a.m. Monday, Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Babcock Place, 1700 Mass.; 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Drive; 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Drive; 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Drury Place, 1510 Andrews Drive; 11:15-noon Friday, Vermont Towers, 1101 Vt.; 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Peterson Acres, 2930 Peterson Road.

Spencer Museum of Art exhibits: Passages: Persistent Visions of a Native Place, Sept. 10 through Jan 15. Museum open until 4 p.m. daily, 8 p.m. on Thursdays, 1301 Miss.

The Impact of the King James Bible, guayle Bible Collection exhibit, 518 Eighth St., Baldwin City, 1-4 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, through July 2012.

KU Natural History Museum exhibits: Bug Town, third floor; Explore Evolution, fifth floor; Mosasaur Munchies, self-guided tour; Darwin’s Journey, sixth floor.

Museum open until 5 p.m. daily, 1345 Jayhawk Blvd.

Lawrence Public Library storytimes for January: Fun with Food storytime, 10:30 a.m Tuesdays and Fridays, Jan. 10-Jan.20; Toddler storytime resumes Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Library storytime, 7 p.m. Thursdays and, after Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m.

Fridays; Storytime in Spanish and English resumes Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays; Family storytime, 3:30 p.m.

Sundays; Books & Babies resumes Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m.

Mondays and 9:30 a.m., 10:10 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.

Wednesdays; Storytime in German resumes Jan. 31, 4 p.m. Tuesdays 707 Vt. Lawrence Public Library weekly teen programs for January: Wii Olympics for Teens, 7 p.m. Tuesdays; Gaming with the Pro, 3 p.m.

Wednesdays; Teen Eone Cafe, 4 p.m. Fridays; Saturday Teen Screen, 3 p.m.

Saturdays; Teen tutoring, 3 p.m. Sundays, 707 Vt.

Club meetings are posted at LJWorld.com and run in the Meetings and Gatherings calendar published every Saturday. Support group meetings are on LJWorld.com and WellCommons.com.

Court delays border-crossing pollution rule

By Dina Cappiello Associated Press

Kings, cocktails and carols

Singing “We Three Kings,” from left, are Sheriff Ken McGovern, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Chief Mark Bradford, and Lawrence Police Chief Tarik Khatib at Cocktails and Carols with Kim Murphree and Friends on Dec. 8 at the Eldridge Crystal Ballroom. The voting raised more than $400 for lawrencebluesanta.org, and Khatib was named Best Singing King. Kim Murphree submitted the photo.

WASHINGTON — A federal court Friday put on hold a controversial Obama administration regulation aimed at reducing power plant pollution in 27 states that contributes to unhealthy air downwind.

More than a dozen electric power companies, municipal power plant operators and states had sought to delay the rules until the litigation plays out. A federal appeals court in Washington approved their request Friday.

The EPA, in a statement, said it was confident that the rule would ultimately be upheld on its merits. But the agency said it was “disappointing” the regulation’s health benefits would be delayed, even if temporarily.

Republicans in Congress have attempted to block the rule using legislation, saying it would shutter some older, coal-fired power plants and kill jobs. While those efforts succeeded in the Republicancontrolled House, the Senate — with the help of six Republicans — in November rejected an attempt to stay the regulation. And the White House

had threatened to veto it.

The rule, finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency in July, replaces a 2005 Bush administration proposal that was rejected by a federal court.

The Bush-era rule, which is expected to cost the $1.6 billion annually to comply, will remain in effect. The new rule would have added $800 million a year to that price tag. But those investments would be far outweighed by the hundreds of billions of dollars in health care savings from cleaner air, according to the EPA. In the first two years, the EPA estimates that the regulation and some other steps would have slashed sulfur dioxide emissions by 73 percent from 2005 levels, and nitrogen oxides will be cut by more than half.

Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide pollution from power plant smokestacks can be carried long distances by the wind and weather. As they drift, the pollutants react with other substances in the atmosphere to form smog and soot, which have been linked to various illnesses, including asthma, and have prevented many states and cities from complying

with health-based standards set by law.

Environmentalists on Friday said they would continue to defend the regulations, which are essential for some states to be able to meet air quality standards for soot and smog and are far more protective than the ones proposed under the Bush administration.

“The pollution reductions at stake are some of the single most important clean air protections for children, families and communities, across the eastern half of the United States,” said Vickie Patton, the general counsel for the Environmental Defense Fund.

But Scott Segal, director of the Electric Reliability Coordinating Council, a coalition

of power companies, said in a statement Friday that the ruling was the “first step to setting it right.”

“The underlying rule was the subject of hasty process, poor technical support, unequal application and substantial threat to jobs, power bills and reliability,” he said.

Six states — Texas, Nebraska, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, and Ohio — had asked the court for the delay. All would have had to reduce pollution from their power plants under the regulation.

They were joined by Ames, Iowa, local power plant operators and power generating companies, including Entergy Corp., Luminant Generation Co. and GenOn Energy.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Iowa State loses to Rutgers in Pinstripe Bowl. 4B IT’S THE TRUTH Boston’s Paul Pierce returned from injury as the Celtics took down Detroit, 96-85.

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LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD !"LJWorld.com/sports !"Saturday, December 31, 2011

Chiefs look for offense in finale

KANSAS MEN’S BASKETBALL

Making it count

Ineligible freshmen duo push practice, prep for future

KANSAS CITY, MO. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs’ first three trips inside Green Bay’s 20 two weeks ago netted them a pair of field goals. So did their first three trips against Oakland last Sunday.

Suffice to say, Kansas City’s red-zone offense has interim coach Romeo Crennel seeing red.

There is little rhyme or reaBy Gary Bedore son to the Chiefs’ ability to gbedore@ljworld.com move the ball downfield, then have everything come undone It didn’t take Ben McLemore long to when they’re on the doorstep of remind his Kansas University basketball scoring touchdowns. But their teammates of what they’re missing this inability to come away with sevseason and what they can look forward en points instead of just three to during the 2012-13 campaign. might be the biggest reason The 6-foot-5 freshman from St. Louthey’re playing for pride, rather is — who along with 6-8 Chicago frosh than the AFC West title, when Jamari Traylor was declared a partial they visit Denver on Sunday. qualifier in October, thus ineligible to “It’s never one guy in this practice first semester business. It’s always part of and ineligible to play a team effort,” Crennel said.

ONE LAST in games all season — “We’ve been able to get down rammed a highlight- TUNE-UP to the red zone, we just haven’t reel dunk to conclude been able to produce.” his first official prac- Who: North It proved especially costly in tice as a Jayhawk two Dakota (5-7) an overtime loss to the Raiders. weeks ago, before the vs. Kansas Kansas City marched to the Davidson game in (9-3) Oakland 12 late in the first quarSprint Center.

When: 3 p.m. ter before a short pass compleThat dunk — in today tion and a pair of runs by Jackie which McLemore Battle and Thomas Jones gained stands behind the Where: Allen just 7 yards. Ryan Succop came three-point line, tosses Fieldhouse on for what amounted to an exthe ball high in the air TV: ESPNU tra-point try, though the Chiefs toward the goal, then (Knology would have preferred that to be elevates above the rim channels 35, the case. to catch his own pass 235) At least they got three points and finish a left-handed out of that trip. jam — is available at the web address Their next one was even ughttp://youtu.be/XxuvzaQ66rI. lier.

“That was our first practice. I wanted Kansas City had second-and-1 to show I’ve still got the ups, hops and at the 8 when Jones was called stuff,” McLemore said Thursday after for a false start. Now with a KU’s 89-34 victory over Howard. “It got more substantial distance for a lot of views on YouTube. It was a good a first down, Kyle Orton was experience. The first day of practice was forced to throw. His first pass worth it.” was dropped by Dwayne Bowe McLemore and Traylor, who cannot in the end zone, and the next play in today’s 3 p.m., nonconference Nick Krug/Journal-World File Photo was intercepted by Matt Giorclash against North Dakota, would like dano, the second time in two KANSAS FRESHMEN JAMARI TRAYLOR, LEFT, AND BEN MCLEMORE WATCH the Late Night in the Phog to feel they still will have an impact on weeks the Chiefs’ didn’t score festivities from the bench on Oct. 14 at Allen Fieldhouse. The two have been cleared to practice with the game. any points on a drive inside the the team in the spring semester and say their goal is to do everything they can in practice to improve red zone. and make this year’s team better.

Please see FRESHMEN on page 3B Late in the third quarter, the Chiefs faced first-and-goal at the 6 and managed another field goal, leaving them in a 10-6 hole rather than a tie game.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL “If we were able to get that touchdown, just a score sometimes changes the mentality on your team for that particular game. Instead of guys saying, ‘Here we go again,’ guys say, ‘OK, we made it happen,’” CrenBy Benton Smith Another area that Lewis has Once you start getting nel said. “Getting down there is basmith@ljworld.com addressed in practice is the comfortable, then it’s over. team’s free-throw shooting. So encouraging, so now what we have to do is refine some things If Lawrence High’s boys bas- You have to be able to be far this season, the Lions have so we can get points on the ketball team wants to make this critical of yourself and con- made 58 of their 101 attempts at board rather than coming away season memorable, its winter- stantly critique yourself.” the foul line — just 57 percent. with nothing.” break practices could prove to Lewis said he wants LHS to It’s unlikely the Chiefs will be a huge part of that. eventually get that number up solve their red-zone woes beDuring the three-week hia- — Lawrence High coach Mike Lewis to at least 70 percent. At 71 perfore facing Denver on Sunday. tus between games, the primary cent, Pritchard leads all Lions After all, it’s hard to figure out message from coach Mike Lewis who have taken at least 10 free exactly who or what is to blame. to his players is that constant have a different focus each day throws.

Besides, the problems have improvement is a must. at practice in a number of difThe team’s overall field-goal existed all season.

Sure, the Lions are off to a 4-1 ferent categories and hopefully percentage sits at 43 percent, Kansas City has scored a start — their only loss came in build momentum going into the with sophomore center Bryce touchdown on red-zone trips the Blue Valley Shootout title resumption of the schedule.

Montes de Oca (8.8 points, 6.4 just 33 percent of the time; the game to Olathe Northwest, now Lawrence senior guard KJ rebounds) leading the way with league-leading Jets have douranked No. 2 in Class 6A — but Pritchard, who leads the Lions a 55-percent mark. Junior guard bled that rate. By comparison, Lewis said at the high school with 13.8 points a game, said Jake Mosiman (6.8 points) is the Chiefs scored touchdowns level, coaches have to keep rid- there are general areas where second, at 48 percent. on 59.62 percent of their trips As far as Lewis is concerned, ing players about all the small LHS needs improvement. last year, when they went 10-6 details that go into winning bas“Just little things,” he said, shooting percentages will flucand won the division. ketball games. “like hustling and rebounding.” tuate during the season, so he Inexplicably, the Chiefs are “Once you start getting comBut, he added, there are likes to look at other defensive even worse at home, where they fortable, then it’s over,” Lewis very specific things that could stats — like deflections or who don’t have to deal with hostile said. “You have to be able to be use a change for the better, is taking a charge — when he crowd noise. They’ve scored critical of yourself and constant- too. Pritchard pointed to Law- scans a stat sheet.

TDs on only 23.81 percent of “If you can really focus in dely critique yourself.” rence’s three-point accuracy their red-zone trips at ArrowLike any other team team as a fixable problem. Through fensively and do the little things head Stadium. during the break, the LHS coach five games, the Lions have hit and buy into that as a team,” he Going deeper inside the numsaid his players know there are 21 three-pointers, but they have said, “that will save you on those bers, Kansas City ranks 25th in a number of areas where there taken 80 shots from long range games when you’re not shooting the league in red-zone attempts is ample room for improvement. — good enough for just 26 per- so well.” at 2.4 per game. That’s roughly John Young/Journal-World Photo LHS coaches track deflec“Nobody’s going into January cent. Junior point guard Shane half the number of trips of the LAWRENCE HIGH GUARD KJ PRITCHARD (14) thinking they’re the best that Willoughby, who has hit four of tions and charges. Currently, league-leading Saints.

FIRES a jumper over Free State guard Shawn they can be,” Lewis said. his 11 three-point tries, has hit a Please see LHS on page 3B Please see CHIEFS on page 3B Knighton on Dec. 16 at FSHS. His approach has been to team-best 36 percent.

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Paterno’s son says coach improving DALLAS (AP) — Surrounded at home by energetic grandchildren on his 85th birthday, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno offered his family perspective about the turbulent two months during which he lost his job and learned he had lung cancer.

The Hall of Fame coach wasn’t dwelling on being fired over the phone following 46 seasons. “Joe never sits around and complains about what’s happened to him,� his son, Jay, said Friday.

“We’re sitting there on his birthday and he said, ‘Look, I’ve got 17 healthy grandkids, I’ve got five healthy kids’ ... Joe’s always a guy who looks at the bright side (of) everything.�

The elder Paterno was dismissed last month in the aftermath of child sex abuse charges against retired assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Paterno was diagnosed several days later with what his family has called a treatable form of lung cancer.

Jay Paterno, the Nittany Lions’ quarterbacks coach, said his father, who turned 85 on Dec. 21, is improving as he continues to take radiation and chemotherapy treatments. “He’s a fighter. ... He never gets down,� he said. “He fights and this is another challenge for him.�

Jay Paterno and the Nittany Lions were at a Dallas high school for a team practice Friday for the TicketCity Bowl on Monday against Houston.

Joe Paterno hasn’t spoken publicly since his firing. He has called the allegations troubling and urged the public to let the legal process unfold.

Paterno initially announced his retirement on Nov. 9, effective at the end of the season. That day, he called the scandal “one of the great sorrows of my life. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.�

The trustees fired him about 12 hours later.

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NU football’s expectations a bit too lofty

Chiefs sign Succop to five-year extension KANSAS CITY, MO. — Chiefs kicker Ryan Succop can retire that “Mr. Irrelevant� nickname.

The 256th and final pick of the 2009 draft has signed a $14 million, five-year contract extension with Kansas City, a person with knowledge of the deal said late Friday.

The contract includes a $2 million signing bonus, according to a person who spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because an official announcement had not been made.

Succop joins a pair of other kickers who signed lucrative five-year extensions. Billy Cundiff signed for $15 million to remain with the Baltimore Ravens in January, and Mason Crosby signed with the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers for $14.75 million in July.

The soft-spoken Succop matched Pete Stoyanovich’s franchise record when he hit 22 consecutive field goals earlier this season.

The streak put him atop a list of Chiefs kickers that includes Hall of Famer Jan Stenerud, Nick Lowery and Morten Andersen, the NFL’s all-time leading scorer.

By Ron Morris The State (Columbia, S.C.)

More than a few major programs would happily embrace Nebraska’s irrelevancy of late on the national college football scene. Its opponent Monday in the Capital One Bowl is one.

When it comes to Nebraska football, it is all about perspective.

South Carolina enters the game in a celebratory mood having posted the second 10-win season in program history.

The Gamecocks are talking about making more history by winning 11 games in a season for the first time.

Nebraska is in search of its 10th win, but that mark represents the standard for the Cornhuskers through the years. That is the minimum number of wins expected each and every season for Nebraska, which already counts 26 seasons of 10 or more wins in its storied history.

Yet the most common refrain from coast to coast is that Nebraska no longer is among the nation’s elite programs. It no longer resides in the upper tier of college football with the Alabamas and LSUs, and to a lesser extent the Penn States, Wisconsins and Oregons.

Certainly those who did not live through Nebraska’s glory years recognize the program’s slide of late. That came through with the comments of South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw when he first learned the Gamecocks would play Nebraska. “When you think of Nebraska, you think of tradition,� Shaw said. “They used to be a powerhouse and still are a very good ball team.�

Heck, even the Nebraska media guide suggests the Cornhuskers program under fourth-year coach Bo Pelini is “resurging.�

The implication is that Nebraska fell completely off the college football map as the result of an infestation of losing football.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

What essentially happened is that Nebraska became like every other program in the country. The Cornhuskers found it impossible to sustain a level of success that few had ever attained in the history of the sport.

From 1962 through 1972 under coach Bob Devaney, Nebraska won two national championships and 101 games against 20 losses and two ties. His hand-picked successor, Tom Osborne, went 255-49-3 from 1973 through 1997. His final five teams won 60 of 63 games and captured national titles in 1994, ’95 and ’97.

Then came the mighty fall, if you want to call it that. Under coaches Frank Solich and Bill Callahan from 1998 through 2007, Nebraska suffered through a 7-7 season (2002) and a pair of losing seasons (5-6 in 2004 and 5-7 in 2007). Those seasons somehow overshadowed a 12-1 record in 1999 and an 11-2 mark two years later when Nebraska lost to Miami for the national championship.

Enter Bo Pelini, who, following practice Friday at Freedom High, said part of the allure to being the coach at Nebraska was returning the Cornhuskers to being a national power.

Pelini knew he had an ever-faithful fan base at Nebraska, where an astounding 318 consecutive home games have played to sellout crowds. He sold those fans on the idea that returning the program to the Nebraska of old meant going through a “process.� “We talk about how success is a process every day,� Pelini said. “You’ve got to earn it every day.�

Nebraska moved to the Big Ten for this season and found the new terrain somewhat difficult to navigate with a 5-3 conference record that included a quality win over Michigan State and blowout losses to Wisconsin and Michigan.

It appears that Pelini’s process has Nebraska inching closer to regaining national prominence. Once attained, Nebraska’s future will finally meet its past.

NFL

Orton suing Chicago law firm

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Virginia rewards coach CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. — Virginia football coach Mike London has won a two-year contract extension and a raise, increasing his annual salary to $2.1 million. News of the contract restructuring came Friday from Atlanta, where London is preparing the Cavaliers for their first bowl appearance since the 2007 season. Virginia faces Auburn today in the Chick-fil-A Bowl.

GOLF

Donald takes GWAA award HOUSTON — Luke Donald is the overwhelming choice as male player of the year by the Golf Writers Association of America.

Donald, who won four times around the world and became the first player to win the money title on the PGA Tour and the European Tour in the same season, won 88 percent of the vote to easily beat Keegan Bradley, Webb Simpson and Rory McIlroy.

Yani Tseng received 94 percent of the vote as the female player of the year after winning 12 times worldwide, including two majors. Tom Lehman was voted senior player of the year.

CHICAGO — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton and some 20 other NFL players are suing a Chicago law firm for more than $10 million, claiming they received bad financial advice on investing in energy concerns.

The 14-page lawsuit filed this week in Cook County Circuit Court claims that the alleged negligence of Chuhak & Tecson cost Orton and the other players millions of dollars related to energy investments.

Mariners add reliever Sherrill

Peterson undergoes surgery

Mora reveals retirement

EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. — Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has had surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee.

Coach Leslie Frazier said the team was informed that Friday’s operation by Dr. James Andrews was “successful� and that Peterson was “resting comfortably.� In a statement distributed by the team, Frazier wished Peterson a “speedy recovery.�

Peterson tore the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in the knee during last Sunday’s game at Washington. He finished his fifth year in the NFL with 970 yards.

CARACAS, VENEZUELA — Two-time All-Star Melvin Mora is retiring from baseball, five weeks shy of his 40th birthday. Mora played 13 seasons in the big leagues, 10 of them with the Baltimore Orioles.

BASEBALL SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners have signed left-handed reliever George Sherrill to a one-year contract. The Mariners announced the move Friday.

Cubs hire Buckner CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have hired former standout Bill Buckner as a minorleague hitting coach. Buckner will be with the Boise Hawks of the short-season Class A Northwest League.

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Va. Tech v. Okla. St. 11 a.m.

A. Peay v. Morehead St. 11 a.m.

S. Caro.-Upst. v. S. Caro.11 a.m.

Providence v. G’town 1 p.m.

Yale v. Florida 1 p.m.

Howard v. Kansas St. 1 p.m.

Fla. Int. v. W. Ky. 1 p.m.

Illinois v. Purdue 3 p.m.

N. Dakota v. Kansas 3 p.m.

UCLA v. California 3 p.m.

Arizona St. v. Arizona 4:30 p.m.

Ohio St. v. Indiana 5 p.m.

Creighton v. Wichita St. 5 p.m.

Oregon St. v. Wash. St. 5 p.m.

USC v. Stanford 5:30 p.m.

Gonzaga v. Xavier 7 p.m.

Oregon v. Washington 9 p.m.

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Illinois v. UCLA 2:30 p.m.

Auburn v. Virginia 6:30 p.m.

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Vanderbilt .....................2 (49)..................... Cincinnati Chick Fil-A Bowl Georgia Dome-Atlanta Auburn ...........................3 (49)......................... Virginia Monday, Jan. 2 Ticket City Bowl Cotton Bowl-Dallas Houston .........................7 (57) ......................... Penn St Outback Bowl Raymond James Stadium-Tampa, Fla. Georgia .......................3 1/2 (50) ............. Michigan St Capital One Bowl Citrus Bowl Stadium-Orlando, Fla. South Carolina ........2 1/2 (46) .................. Nebraska Gator Bowl Everbank Field-Jacksonville, Fla. Florida ............................2 (44).......................... Ohio St Rose Bowl Rose Bowl-Pasadena, Calif.

Oregon ...........................6 (72) ..................... Wisconsin

Fiesta Bowl University Stadium-Glendale, Ariz.

Oklahoma St ......3 1/2 (74) ........... Stanford Tuesday, Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl Mercedes-Benz Superdome-New Orleans Michigan .....................2 1/2 (51) ........... Virginia Tech Wednesday, Jan. 4 Orange Bowl Sun Life Stadium-Miami Clemson .........................3 (61) .............. West Virginia Friday, Jan. 6 Cotton Bowl Cowboys Stadium-Arlington, Texas Arkansas ...............8 (63) ............ Kansas St Compass Bowl Legion Field-Birmingham, Ala. Pittsburgh .....................3 (47) ................................ Smu Sunday, Jan. 8 Go Daddy.com Bowl Ladd Peebles Stadium-Mobile, Ala. Arkansas St ...............1 1/2 (63) ................... N. Illinois Monday, Jan. 9 BCS Championship Game Mercedes-Benz Superdome-New Orleans Alabama ......................1 1/2 (40) ............................... Lsu NBA Favorite ...........Points (O/U) ........ Underdog LA LAKERS ................ 5 1/2 (199)...................... Denver Indiana ...................... 3 1/2 (183).................... DETROIT HOUSTON ...................... 1 (188).......................... Atlanta a-SACRAMENTO ...No Line (XXX) ............. New York OKLAHOMA CITY ........13 (198) ....................... Phoenix SAN ANTONIO ..........13 1/2 (194) .......................... Utah b-GOLDEN ST ........No Line (XXX) ........ Philadelphia a-New York forward A. Stoudemire is doubtful. b-Golden State guard M. Ellis is doubtful.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Favorite ................Points ............. Underdog OKLAHOMA ST .......... 1............ Virginia Tech CONNECTICUT ................. 14......................... St. John’s KENTUCKY .....................10 1/2 ...................... Louisville INDIANA ST ....................... 10............................. Bradley WISCONSIN ....................17 1/2 ............................... Iowa MISSISSIPPI ST ................ 10.............................. Utah St GEORGETOWN .................. 14...................... Providence WESTERN KY .....................5 ....................... Florida Intl Detroit .............................3 1/2 ....... LOYOLA CHICAGO FLORIDA .............................21.................................... Yale BUTLER ...............................3................ Wis Milwaukee CLEVELAND ST .................13.............. Youngstown St ILLINOIS CHICAGO ............1 ........................... Wright St TEXAS ...................... 14......................... Rice SMU ...................................8 1/2 ........... Louisiana Tech

MISSOURI ST .....................9 ................................. Drake BOISE ST ............................5 ................................. Idaho Michigan St ....................6 1/2 .................... NEBRASKA MIDDLE TENN ST .............12.............. South Alabama CALIFORNIA .......................7..................................... Ucla PURDUE ..............................7................................. Illinois HARVARD ...........................6 .................... St. Joseph’s NORTH TEXAS ................4 1/2 ................................. Troy ARIZONA .............................12........................ Arizona St UL-LAFAYETTE ..............3 1/2 ........... Florida Atlantic Arkansas St ...................3 1/2 .................. UL-MONROE VALPARAISO ..................5 1/2 ............. Wis Green Bay NEW MEXICO .....................6 ............................ St. Louis WICHITA ST .....................6 1/2 ...................... Creighton DENVER ............................. 15.................... Arkansas LR BYU .....................................24 ....................... San Diego St. Mary’s, Ca. ..................12.................... PEPPERDINE x-WASHINGTON ST ..........2......................... Oregon St COLORADO ........................ 16................................... Utah Ohio St .............................4 1/2 ......................... INDIANA SAN FRANCISCO ..............6 ....... Loyola Marymount STANFORD .........................8 ..................................... Usc TCU .......................................1 ................................... Tulsa Unlv .....................................11 .............................. HAWAII XAVIER .............................2 1/2 ........................ Gonzaga MEMPHIS ............................11 .......................... Charlotte WASHINGTON ....................8 .............................. Oregon MOREHEAD ST ...................1 ...................... Austin Peay EASTERN KY ................... 1 1/2................ Tennessee St N CAROLINA ST ............... 14.......... Western Carolina MARYLAND ....................... 14........................... Samford Jacksonville St ................4 ....... SIU EDWARDSVILLE Tennessee Tech ..............5 ..... TENNESSEE MARTIN WEBER ST ......................... 15............... Sacramento St N. COLORADO ................6 1/2 ....... Northern Arizona KANSAS .................32 1/2 ....... North Dakota x-at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Wash.

NHL Favorite ................ Goals .............. Underdog NY ISLANDERS ..........Even-1/2 ................. Edmonton Pittsburgh ..................Even-1/2 ............. NEW JERSEY TAMPA BAY ................Even-1/2 ..................... Carolina MINNESOTA ................Even-1/2 ...................... Phoenix FLORIDA ......................Even-1/2 .................... Montreal BUFFALO .....................Even-1/2 ....................... Ottawa WINNIPEG ....................Even-1/2 ...................... Toronto Washington ...............Even-1/2 ................ COLUMBUS DETROIT ...........................1/2-1.......................... St. Louis ANAHEIM .....................Even-1/2 ................... Colorado Boston .............................1/2-1........................... DALLAS Vancouver .................Even-1/2 ........... LOS ANGELES Home Team in CAPS (c) 2011 Tribune Media Services, Inc.

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1982 — Jockey Pat Day edges Angel Cordero Jr. by two races to capture leading rider honors. Day rides Dana’s Woof and Miltons Magic to victory during the evening program at Delta Downs for 399 wins for the year.

1988 — A blinding fog rolls in during the second quarter of the Chicago Bears’ 20-12 NFC semifinal victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field in Chicago. The fog obscures the game from most of the 65,534 fans present and a national television audience that could watch only ground-level shots.

1989 — Jockey Kent Desormeaux sets the world record for most wins in a single season. His 598th win is aboard 2-yearold East Royalty in the Inner Harbor Stakes at Laurel Racecourse.

2003 — Englishman Rhys Lloyd kicks a 42-yard field goal with 23 seconds left to give Minnesota a 31-30 victory over Oregon in the Sun Bowl. The Golden Gophers finish the year 10-3, their first 10-win season since 1905.

2004 — Louisville snaps Boise State’s 22-game winning streak in the highestscoring Liberty Bowl ever. The Cardinals (11-1) hold off the Broncos 44-40 to match a school record for victories in a season.

2005 — Harness drivers Catello Manzi and Brian Spears each set single-season records. Manzi, 55, becomes the oldest harness driver to lead North America in victories (727), even without a win on the last day. Sears becomes the first driver to surpass $15 million ($15,085,991) in pursue earnings.

2006 — San Diego coach Marty Schottenheimer wins his 200th regularseason game, joining Don Shula, George Halas, Tom Landry and Curly Lambeau in that exclusive club.

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Since passing a full load of classwork first semester, they’ve been allowed to practice against the rotation players every day and thus, in theory, make the squad better.

“Practice ... Jamari and I love it,” McLemore said. “TRob (Thomas Robinson), Elijah (Johnson) ... they say they like us in practice because we bring a lot of intensity. I mean we’re basically trying to get the starters better. We get out there hustling, playing defense, playing aggressive. They can take what we did in practice onto the real court. We are basically trying to help them get better and they get us better, too.”

It’s working out well, junior guard Johnson said.

“They are out there making a big difference,” Johnson stated. “It’s so much fun you don’t even think about being tired.

Since they’ve been there the level of competition has shot out the roof. It’s their game.

They are going hard and getting the most out of it.”

Traylor — he averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds last season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., while McLemore split time at Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., and Christian Life Center in Houston — agrees he’s been bringing game-like effort to practices.

“We want to go out and show them (teammates) what we are made of,” Traylor said. “Coach (Bill Self) is really tough on the guys. At the same time, he is kind of humorous,” Traylor added of early observations. “Coach (Danny) Manning helps me a lot. He shows me the little things on my game I can work on. I’m learning a lot.”

During first semester, Traylor and McLemore had to practice on their own.

“We’d find a couple of guys to play with on the court, find somewhere to play ball, get in the gym and get shots up on our own and play each other 1-on-1,” Traylor said.

They also hit the books hard.

Self recently said one of the two had a 3.3 GPA, the other a 3.2. He also said both would be rotation players if currently eligible.

“Initially when I first came to school, I wanted to play.

That wasn’t the ruling, so I had to swallow my pill I guess,” Traylor said. “I had to focus on my schoolwork.

We did really well in school so we can play next year and practice this semester (in accordance with NCAA rules).

We dedicated ourselves. We go to tutoring, make sure we are in class on time every day, make sure we do all our assignments, try to stay tuned in so we can do everything on the court.”

Added McLemore: “We go to tutoring every day faithfully, do what it takes to be on the court.”

They finally are allowed to be true members of the team. They can sit on the

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Mosiman’s eight deflections lead the team, while senior guard Anthony Buffalomeat (9.2 points, 6.8 boards) is close behind with seven.

Both Pritchard and senior guard Logan Henrichs (10.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists) have drawn a charge for the Lions.

Chiefs CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B

No wonder the Chiefs’ are 31st in the league in scoring.

It’s easy to blame the playcalling of new offensive coordinator Bill Muir, or the direction of former head coach Todd Haley, who was fired a few weeks ago. It’s also easy to blame general manager Scott Pioli for not building enough depth to deal with season-ending injuries to Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Cassel, All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles and starting tight end Tony Moeaki.

Saturday, December 31, 2011

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North Dakota vs. Kansas Probable Starters NORTH DAKOTA (5-7) F — Troy Huff (6-4) C — Mitch Wilmer (6-11) G — Aaron Anderson (510) G —Jordan Allard (6-7) G — Josh Schuler (6-2)

KANSAS (9-3) F — Thomas Robinson (6-10) F — Travis Releford (6-6) C — Jeff Withey (7-0) G — Tyshawn Taylor (6-3) G — Elijah Johnson (6-4)

Tipoff: 3 p.m today, Allen Fieldhouse.

TV: ESPNU (Knology channels 35, 235)

Rosters NORTH DAKOTA 0 — Aaron Anderson, 5-10, 150, Soph., G, Brooklyn Park, Minn.

2 — Nick Haugen, 6-2, 200, Jr., G, Rockford, Minn.

3 — Lenny Antwi, 6-1, 173, Fr., G, Montreal.

4 —Mike Mathison, 6-10, 265, Sr., C, Walhalla, N.D. 5 —Troy Huff, 6-4, 175, Soph., G/F, Milwaukee 10 — Shane Benton, 6-3, 195, Fr., G, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 11 — Jamal Webb, 6-1, 185, Soph., G, Buffalo, N.Y. 12 — Jordan Allard, 6-7, 225, Jr., G, Fargo, N.D. 20 —Josh Gentry, 6-4, 170, Fr., G, Indianapolis 22 —Mitch Wilmer, 6-11, 245, Jr., C, Warroad, Minn.

23 — Spencer Goodman, 6-5, 185, Jr., F, Jackson, Mo. 24 — Brandon Brekke, 6-8, 215, Soph., F/C, East Grand Forks, Minn.

32 — Josh Schuler, 6-2, 187, Soph., G, Urbana, Ohio.

33 — Doug Archer, 6-8, 210, Jr., F/C, Conception Junction, Mo. 40 — Dan Stockdale, 6-8, 180, Jr., F, Sheboygan, Wis. 45 —Patrick Mitchell, 6-8, 220, Sr., G, DesMoines, Iowa.

Head coach: Brian Jones.

Assistants: Bryan Martin, Dean Oliver, Gameli Ahelegbe.

KANSAS 0 — Thomas Robinson, 6-10, 237, Jr., F, Washington, D.C. 1 — Naadir Tharpe, 5-11, 170, Fr., G, Worcester, Mass.

2 — Conner Teahan, 6-6, 212, Sr., G, Leawood.

4 — Justin Wesley, 6-9, 220, Soph., F, Fort Worth, Texas.

5 — Jeff Withey, 7-0, 235, Jr., C, San Diego.

10 — Tyshawn Taylor, 6-3, 185, Sr., G, Hoboken, N.J. 15 — Elijah Johnson, 6-4, 193, Jr., G, Las Vegas.

20 — Niko Roberts, 5-11, 175, Soph., G, Huntington, N.Y. 21 — Christian Garrett, 6-3, 170, Fr., G, Los Angeles.

22 — Merv Lindsay, 6-7, 195, Fr., G, Moreno Valley, Calif.

23 — Ben McLemore, 6-5, 185, Fr., G, St. Louis.

24 — Travis Releford, 6-6, 207, Jr., G, Kansas City, Mo. 25 — Jordan Juenemann, 6-3, 195, Sr., G, Hays.

31 — Jamari Traylor, 6-8, 215, Fr., F, Chicago.

40 — Kevin Young, 6-8, 185, Jr., F, Perris, Calif.

Head coach: Bill Self.

Assistants: Joe Dooley, Danny Manning, Kurtis Townsend.

bench during games, whereas first semester they sat in the stands.

“Behind the bench is the worst spot to be,” McLemore said. “Being on the bench ... you get to be with the players.”

“I get to give everybody high-fives now. It’s a lot more exciting,” Traylor stated.

Nothing will compare to next season when the two are eligible to compete in games with four years of eligibility remaining if they choose to be in college four years.

McLemore enters college as Rivals.com’s No. 34-rated player in the Class of 2011; Traylor No. 141.

“We’ll be more prepared with the other freshmen coming in,” Traylor said. “I look at the bright side. We’ll have a lot more knowledge, and we’ll be more physically prepared for next year.”

“We’ve put in a lot of work,” McLemore said.

“We’ve been together a lot.

Pretty much next year, we’ll have a good chemistry with each other and the other freshmen.”

McLemore and Traylor pretty much are inseparable, though Ben rooms with Niko Roberts; Jamari with Christian Garrett.

“We might as well have been (roommates),” Traylor said with a laugh. “I’m always in his room; he’s always in my room. We’re together 90 percent of the time.”

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Today’s foe: Defending Great West Conference tournament champion North Dakota enters with a 5-7 record. The Fighting Sioux are 5-1 at home and 0-6 on the road. Sophomore guard Troy Huff averages a team-leading 13.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Sophomore guard Aaron Anderson averages 12.2 ppg and soph guard Jamal Webb 11.6 ppg, just ahead of senior forward Patrick Mitchell’s 11.4 ppg average.

“Kurtis (Townsend, KU assistant) has the scout, and he says they’re good,” Self said.

“They’re going to be real good. They’re just young.”

North Dakota has lost to Western Illinois (twice), Sacramento State, South Dakota State, UMKC, Idaho State and Bradley. UND has beaten Waldorf, Idaho State, Montana, Jamestown and S.D. State.

UND is located in Grand Forks, N.D., and has an enrollment of 14,194. !

All-time series: KU leads, 2-0. The Jayhawks won, 9261, on Nov. 17, 2000, in Allen Fieldhouse and returned to UND the following season for Valley City, N.D., native Jeff Boschee. Boschee scored 23 points as KU prevailed, 108-77, on Dec. 22, 2001. Nick Collison added 16. There was a fierce blizzard the day of that game but it didn’t scare off the fans.

UND had a then-attendance record 13,280 in the stands.

The theme of improving, senior guard Troy Willoughby said, has caught on with LHS during its break between games.

“If we can tighten up the little things and we put it all together,” he said, “we have a chance to make a run for the state title.”

Pritchard said Lawrence’s problems areas can be addressed, and he is excited to get back on the floor.

“We’re playing really well as a team, and that’s really all

you can ask for,” he said.

As for Lewis, he is interested to see how his team responds if things get tough, which could be the case as the Lions return to action with back-to-back home games on Friday (Olathe Northwest) and Saturday (Kansas City, Mo., Rockhurst).

“We have a lot of pieces on this team that can really come together and really do some special things in January and February,” the coach said.

But there’s still enough blame left over for the guys actually on the field.

The Chiefs’ running game, which led the league last season, has produced only four TDs rushing all year, and one of them was by defensive back Javier Arenas out of the wildcat formation. There are 37 players in the NFL with at least four touchdowns rushing, four of them quarterbacks.

Kansas City’s ground game averages 4.02 yards per carry outside the red zone, but that mark dips to 3.0 yards once the Chiefs cross the opponents’ 20.

The struggles aren’t limited to the running game.

Orton is completing 47.2 percent of his passes inside the red zone. Bowe has only seven catches for 49 yards and three scores after piling up an NFL-best 15 touchdown catches last season, and free-agent acquisition Steve Breaston has four catches for 30 yards in prime scoring territory.

“Guys have to look in the mirror and know they’re giving their best effort,” Crennel said.

“Like I said, it’s never one guy. It’s not always players.

Coaches have to do some things better, put guys in better position, better technique. All those things come into play.”

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OLD DOMINION’S MARQUEL DE LANCEY (22) DEFENDS against Missouri’s Phil Pressey (1) during the first half on Friday in Norfolk, Va.

No. 8 Mizzou escapes Old Dominion, 75-68 The Associated Press

No. 8 Missouri 75, Old Dominion 68 NORFOLK, VA. — Marcus Denmon scored 17 of his 19 points after halftime and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 61 seconds to play as Missouri survived a scare against Old Dominion.

Kim English added 16 points for the Tigers (13-0), who continued their best start since opening 19-0 in 1981-82. They got all they could handle in their first true road game under firstyear coach Frank Haith from the Colonial Athletic Association power.

Old Dominion (6-7) was spurred on by a raucous sellout crowd and able to match the Tigers physically.

The game was tied 67-all before Denmon hit his fourth 3-pointer with 1:01 to go.

MISSOURI (13-0) Ratliffe 6-8 2-7 14, P. Pressey 5-10 4-6 14, M. Pressey 2-4 0-1 4, Denmon 5-13 5-6 19, English 6-12 1-2 16, Dixon 2-7 2-3 6, Green 0-0 0-0 0, Moore 0-0 2-2 2. Totals 26-54 16-27 75.

OLD DOMINION (6-7) Wright 3-9 0-0 6, Bazemore 6-15 3-7 16, Batten 3-5 0-0 7, Hill 3-8 1-2 8, De Lancey 1-5 0-0 2, Key 0-0 0-0 0, Iliadis 5-9 2-4 15, Cooper 4-9 2-3 10, Ross 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 27-62 8-16 68.

Halftime-Old Dominion 35-33. 3-Point Goals-Missouri 7-17 (Denmon 4-9, English 3-4, M. Pressey 0-1, P. Pressey 0-1, Dixon 0-2), Old Dominion 6-20 (Iliadis 3-7, Batten 1-2, Hill 1-5, Bazemore 1-5, De Lancey 0-1).

Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Missouri 31 (Ratliffe 11), Old Dominion 41 (Cooper 11).

Assists-Missouri 16 (P. Pressey 7), Old Dominion 14 (Bazemore 5). Total FoulsMissouri 15, Old Dominion 22. A-8,460.

No. 7 Duke 110, Western Michigan 70 DURHAM, N.C. — Seth Curry scored a season-high 22 points, Austin Rivers added 20 and Duke routed Western Michigan.

Quinn Cook had 16 points and Josh Hairston finished with 13, helping the Blue Devils (11-1) win their fourth straight. They shot 54 percent, held a 50-28 rebounding advantage and used a huge early run and frequent trips to free-throw line to take a 30-point lead in the first half.

Duke hit triple digits for the first time this season after scoring 63 points by halftime.

W. MICHIGAN (5-8) Hutcheson 1-2 0-0 2, Stainbrook 9-19 0-0 18, Ward 6-12 2-2 16, Douglas 3-14 0-0 7, Richie 2-9 2-2 7, Hoerdemann 5-8 0-0 12, Brennan 0-0 0-0 0, Whittington 1-2 1-3 3, Dean 0-1 2-2 2, Conteh 1-4 1-2 3, Loney 0-0 0-0 0, Stapert 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-71 8-11 70.

DUKE (11-1) Mas. Plumlee 1-2 1-2 3, Kelly 2-6 3-4 9, Rivers 6-10 6-7 20, Thornton 4-4 0-0 12, Curry 8-12 3-4 22, Cook 4-7 7-8 16, Gbinije 2-3 0-0 6, Hairston 3-8 7-9 13, Dawkins 1-6 0-0 2, Mi. Plumlee 3-4 1-1 7, Zafirovski 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 34-63 28-35 110.

Halftime-Duke 63-35. 3-Point Goals-W. Michigan 6-13 (Hoerdemann 2-2, Ward 2-6, Douglas 1-2, Richie 1-3), Duke 14-27 (Thornton 4-4, Curry 3-4, Gbinije 2-3, Kelly 2-4, Rivers 2-4, Cook 1-4, Dawkins 0-4).

Fouled Out-Conteh. Rebounds-W. Michigan 28 (Stainbrook 8), Duke 50 (Mi. Plumlee 15).

Assists-W. Michigan 12 (Douglas 4), Duke 22 (Cook 8). Total Fouls-W. Michigan 26, Duke 16. A-9,314.

No. 20 Murray State 73, Eastern Illinois 40 CHARLESTON, ILL. — Stacy Wilson scored 16 points to lead Murray State to an easy win over Eastern Illinois.

Jewuan Long added 14 points and three assists for Murray State (14-0, 2-0 Ohio Valley Conference), which hit a season-high 12 3-pointers. Wilson made 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.

Jeremey Granger scored 12 points to lead the Panthers (6-6, 0-1).

Murray State, which entered the day as one four unbeaten teams in the country, is off to the program’s best start in 75 years.

The Racers opened 16-0 in 1935-36.

MURRAY ST. (14-0) Daniel 2-4 1-2 5, Aska 3-4 2-2 8, Canaan 2-5 0-0 6, Poole 3-9 0-0 8, Long 6-6 0-0 14, Wilson 6-9 0-0 16, Mushatt 1-4 0-0 3, Jackson 2-5 0-0 5, Garrett 3-6 0-0 6, Burge 0-0 0-0 0, Bland 0-1 2-2 2, Nussman 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-53 5-6 73.

E. ILLINOIS (6-6) McKinnie 3-6 2-3 8, Sanders 0-4 4-4 4, Joe. Miller 2-10 1-1 6, Granger 4-12 4-4 12, Woods 2-4 0-0 4, Lubsey 1-3 0-1 2, Akers 0-1 0-0 0, Jones 0-3 0-0 0, Doss 1-4 1-2 4, McFarlin 0-0 0-0 0, Jon. Miller 0-0 0-0 0, Piper 0-1 0-0 0.

Totals 13-48 12-15 40.

Halftime-Murray St. 41-21. 3-Point Goals-Murray St. 12-22 (Wilson 4-7, Long 2-2, Canaan 2-3, Poole 2-5, Mushatt 1-1, Jackson 1-3, Bland 0-1), E. Illinois 2-14 (Doss 1-3, Joe. Miller 1-5, Woods 0-1, Sanders 0-1, Jones 0-1, Granger 0-3). Fouled OutNone. Rebounds-Murray St. 34 (Aska 7), E. Illinois 28 (Sanders 7). Assists-Murray St. 13 (Canaan, Jackson, Long, Poole 3), E. Illinois 4 (Joe. Miller 2). Total Fouls-Murray St. 18, E. Illinois 9. A-2,612.

No. 25 San Diego St. 94, Redlands 43 SAN DIEGO — Guard Jamaal Franklin had 26 points and 10 rebounds for his second career double-double to lead San Diego State to a rout of Division III Redlands.

The Aztecs (12-2) won their fifth straight game and matched the second-best start in school history. They made their season debut in the AP Top 25 on Monday.

SDSU was ranked all of last season, when it went 34-3 and reached the NCAA regional semifinals before losing to eventual national champion Connecticut.

REDLANDS (4-6) Radford 3-5 0-0 8, Brensdal 2-4 2-2 6, Colston 0-9 2-4 2, Kirk 1-9 1-2 3, Kuklok 4-8 0-0 11, Turk 0-0 0-0 0, R. Williams 1-5 0-0 2, Giusti 0-2 0-0 0, Kengott 0-1 0-3 0, Calhoun 1-5 1-2 3, Call 1-6 0-0 3, Griffin 1-2 0-0 3, Gordon 1-4 0-0 2, S. Williams 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 15-61 6-13 43.

SAN DIEGO ST. (12-2) Williams 1-3 7-7 10, Stephens 2-4 2-5 6, Rahon 4-9 0-0 10, J. Franklin 9-19 4-5 26, Tapley 5-9 3-4 16, L. Franklin 3-5 5-5 11, Green 5-7 0-5 10, Ebrahimian 1-6 0-1 2, Castleberry 1-3 0-0 3. Totals 31-65 21-32 94.

Halftime-San Diego St. 58-24. 3-Point Goals-Redlands 7-24 (Kuklok 3-6, Radford 2-3, Griffin 1-1, Call 1-4, Kirk 0-1, Brensdal 0-2, Gordon 0-2, R. Williams 0-2, Colston 0-3), San Diego St. 11-25 (J. Franklin 4-9, Tapley 3-5, Rahon 2-5, Williams 1-2, Castleberry 1-3, Ebrahimian 0-1). Fouled Out-Colston, S. Williams. Rebounds-Redlands 35 (Colston 6), San Diego St. 53 (J. Franklin 10). AssistsRedlands 11 (Kirk 4), San Diego St. 13 (J. Franklin 5). Total Fouls-Redlands 24, San Diego St. 13. A-12,414.

Other Big 12

No. 23 Virginia 57, Towson 50 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. — Sammy Zeglinski scored 20 points and Joe Harris added 18 to help Virginia escape against winless Towson.

Mike Scott, Virginia’s leading scorer coming in at 16.3 points per game, was held to just seven as the Cavaliers (12-1) won their 10th straight game despite shooting just 34.8 percent (16 of 46) from the field.

Towson, one of the youngest teams in the nation, was led by freshman Kris Walden’s 15 points, while sophomore Marcus Damas added 13. The Tigers fell to 0-13 and extended their overall losing streak to 32 games dating to last season.

Texas Tech 62, Southeastern Louisiana 54 LUBBOCK, TEXAS — Javarez Willis scored 15 points and Texas Tech used a stifling man-to-man defense to beat Southeastern Louisiana.

The Red Raiders (7-5) started the second half on a 10-2 run to bring a four-point halftime lead to double digits in the first five minutes, putting the Lions (5-6) in too big of a hole to overcome.

The Lions finished 15-for 53 from the floor, and 19-for-37 from the free-throw line.

Texas Tech’s man-to-man defense collapsed around the interior, forcing the Lions to take contested shots inside and eventually forcing poor shot selection from the perimeter.

TOWSON (0-13) Damas 5-9 1-2 13, Gumbs 3-7 3-6 9, Jones 2-8 0-0 4, Nwankwo 3-3 1-2 7, Walden 6-13 0-0 15, Adams 1-2 0-0 2, Giergen 0-1 0-0 0, Pressley 0-2 0-0 0, Flash 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 20-45 5-10 50.

VIRGINIA (12-1) Scott 3-7 1-2 7, Sene 0-3 3-4 3, Evans 0-3 0-1 0, Harris 5-11 5-9 17, Zeglinski 6-12 4-4 20, Jesperson 0-0 0-0 0, Brogdon 2-9 4-4 9, Ak. Mitchell 0-0 1-2 1, Atkins 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 16-46 18-26 57.

Halftime-Virginia 24-16. 3-Point GoalsTowson 5-18 (Walden 3-8, Damas 2-4, Giergen 0-1, Jones 0-2, Gumbs 0-3), Virginia 7-19 (Zeglinski 4-8, Harris 2-5, Brogdon 1-5, Scott 0-1). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsTowson 29 (Damas, Gumbs 6), Virginia 32 (Harris 7). Assists-Towson 5 (Adams, Damas, Gumbs, Jones, Walden 1), Virginia 9 (Evans 5). Total Fouls-Towson 20, Virginia 12. A-8,751.

SE LOUISIANA (5-6) Johnson 0-7 7-9 7, Patterson 2-6 0-0 4, Bailey 1-6 2-10 4, Campbell 1-4 0-0 2, Nelson 2-6 3-4 8, Ross 1-1 0-0 2, Populist 3-9 2-6 10, Petrovcic 1-3 3-4 5, Cooper 2-7 2-4 7, Ochie 2-4 0-0 5. Totals 15-53 19-37 54.

TEXAS TECH (7-5) Petteway 0-2 2-2 2, Nurse 2-7 4-4 10, Willis 3-8 8-8 15, Lewandowski 4-6 0-1 9, Tolbert 5-7 1-4 11, Minnis 2-2 1-2 5, Wagner 0-1 0-0 0, Adams 0-0 0-0 0, Crockett 3-7 4-5 10, Nash 0-0 0-3 0. Totals 19-40 20-29 62.

Halftime-Texas Tech 30-26. 3-Point GoalsSE Louisiana 5-20 (Populist 2-7, Ochie 1-3, Cooper 1-4, Nelson 1-5, Patterson 0-1), Texas Tech 4-10 (Nurse 2-3, Lewandowski 1-1, Willis 1-4, Wagner 0-1, Petteway 0-1). Fouled Out-Lewandowski. Rebounds-SE Louisiana 35 (Bailey 9), Texas Tech 36 (Crockett 9).

Assists-SE Louisiana 8 (Patterson 3), Texas Tech 8 (Lewandowski, Willis 2). Total FoulsSE Louisiana 22, Texas Tech 27. TechnicalTexas Tech Bench. A-8,079.

BIG 12 WOMEN BRIEFLY No. 1 Baylor 93, Mississippi Valley St. 55 WACO, TEXAS — Brittney Griner scored 20 points in 27 minutes and top-ranked Baylor finished its nonconference schedule with a win over Mississippi Valley State.

Destiny Williams had 11 points and 14 rebounds for the Bears, who reached 13-0 for the second time in the program’s history.

De’Kisha Fondon scored 23 for Mississippi Valley (2-8).

No. 10 Texas A&M 72, McNeese St. 62 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — Tyra White scored 19 points and Kelsey Bone added 19 points and 15 rebounds as Texas A&M outlasted scrappy McNeese State on Friday night.

Twin sisters Ashlyn and Caitlyn Baggett combined for 37 points for McNeese State in a rematch of the first round of last year’s NCAA tournament.

A&M (9-2) got a 40-point win in that one on the way to

its first national title. But this time the Cowgirls led in the second half and stuck around.

No. 13 Texas Tech 58, San Diego 57 SAN DIEGO — Kierra Mallard scored on a putback with 7.6 seconds left, and No. 13 Texas Tech remained undefeated with a win over San Diego.

Casey Morris missed a jumper before Mallard grabbed the rebound, took a dribble and scored.

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Rutgers drops ISU in Pinstripe Bowl NEW YORK (AP) — Rutgers coach Greg Schiano was handed the big glass trophy his Scarlet Knights earned by beating Iowa State in the Pinstripe Bowl and had just one thing to say.

“Eric! Eric!” Schiano shouted into the microphone as he stood at midfield at Yankee Stadium and pointed toward the press box. “This one’s for you.”

Eric LeGrand, bound to a wheelchair more than a year after being paralyzed making a tackle during a game, is still very much a part of Rutgers football.

The former defensive end was shown on the huge video scoreboard while Schiano spoke, busting out a wide grin. He then went to the locker room and celebrated a 27-13 victory with his former teammates.

“That’s our brother before and after the injury, and that’s how we’re going to treat him forever,” Rutgers linebacker Khaseem Greene said. “Just having his presence around, it’s amazing. He makes the locker room glow.”

On the field, it was a couple of redshirt freshmen who lit it up for the Scarlet Knights.

Brandon Coleman hauled in an 86-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter after Iowa State had trimmed the lead to 20-13, and Jawan Jamison ran for 131 yards and two scores on 27 carries.

“That’s what we love to do.

That’s who we want to be,” Schiano said of a running game that struggled much of the season, but seems to be in good hands going forward.

The Scarlet Knights (9-4) ran their bowl winning streak to five and improved to 2-0 this season at Yankee Stadium, where they beat Army last month. Rutgers, which played in one bowl game before 2005, is 5-1 in the postseason under Schiano.

The Cyclones (6-7) finished the season on a three-

STATISTICS

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RUTGERS HEAD COACH GREG SCHIANO HOLDS UP THE PINSTRIPE BOWL TROPHY after his team defeated Iowa State 27-13 on Friday at Yankee Stadium in New York. game losing streak, their last win coming on Nov. 18 in Ames, Iowa, when they pulled off the biggest upset of the season against Oklahoma State.

That night Jared Barnett threw for 376 yards. In this game, Steele Jantz, who started the first six games, relieved Barnett in the second quarter and helped pull the Cyclones within 20-13 in the fourth on Jeff Woody’s 20-yard touchdown run with 10:00 left.

“We were not executing in a manner that I felt was going to lead us to a win, and from what we’ve seen in December’s practices, made the switch,” Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads said about the quarterbacks.

After an exchange of punts left Rutgers deep in its own end, Chas Dodd went deep to Coleman. The 6-foot-6 Coleman went over 5-7 cornerback Jeremy Reeves, then

outran the corner to the end zone to make it 27-13 with 5:47 left.

It was Coleman’s only catch, but it turned out to be the play of the game.

Rutgers grabbed a 7-6 lead early in the second quarter when Jamison powered through a tackler and scored on fourth-and-goal from the 1.

On the next possession, Iowa State couldn’t handle one of Rutgers’ many blitzes, and Greene and Wayne Warren swarmed and stripped Barnett. Scott Vallone scooped up the fumble and returned it 12 yards to the Iowa State 4. The Cyclones managed to hold Rutgers to San San Te’s 21-yard field goal.

Jantz replaced Barnett on the next Iowa State series.

The Cyclones’ defense didn’t hold up as well on Rutgers’ next possession. The Scarlet Knights marched 66 yards, 49 on the ground, and Jamison juked his way into

the end zone from 12 yards out to make 17-6.

Justin Francis finished Rutgers’ strong second half by blocking Zach Guyer’s 44yard field goal attempt with 57 seconds left.

Iowa State jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first quarter, with Guyer kicking field goals of 40 and 46 yards on the Cyclones’ first two possessions. Inaccurate throws

by Barnett were key to stalling each drive.

The redshirt freshman was 2 for 7 before giving way to Jantz, who was 15 for 31 for 197 yards and ran for 36 yards.

The Scarlet Knights missed the postseason last year for the first time since 2004, but rebounded this season to challenge for the Big East title behind a defense that came in ranked 14th in the nation.

Greene led the charge Friday with 13 tackles, three for losses, before being carted

Iowa St. 6 0 0 7—13 Rutgers 0 17 0 10—27 First Quarter ISU-FG Guyer 40, 13:41.

ISU-FG Guyer 46, 7:35.

Second Quarter Rut-Jamison 1 run (Te kick), 12:39.

Rut-FG Te 21, 10:30.

Rut-Jamison 12 run (Te kick), 2:24.

Fourth Quarter Rut-FG Te 29, 13:21.

ISU-Woody 20 run (Guyer kick), 10:00.

Rut-Coleman 86 pass from Dodd (Te kick), 5:47.

A-38,328.

ISU Rut First downs 19 17 Rushes-yards 29-91 42-173 Passing 220 196 Comp-Att-Int 17-39-2 13-24-0 Return Yards 34 10 Punts-Avg. 4-41.5 6-49.7 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards 4-25 5-35 Time of Possession 25:25 34:35 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Iowa St., White 9-42, Jantz 6-36, Woody 4-21, Bueker 1-2, Barnett 5-2, Hollis 2-(minus 1), West 1-(minus 2), Lenz 1-(minus 9). Rutgers, Jamison 27-131, Burton 3-30, Dodd 3-12, Martinek 4-4, Shuler 3-0, Team 2-(minus 4).

PASSING-Iowa St., Jantz 15-31-2-197, Barnett 2-7-0-23, West 0-1-0-0. Rutgers, Dodd 10-17-0-176, Nova 3-7-0-20.

RECEIVING-Iowa St., Horne 5-46, Lenz 4-72, Reynolds 2-40, Gary 2-20, West 2-5, Hammerschmidt 1-22, Darks 1-15. Rutgers, Sanu 6-62, Burton 2-5, Coleman 1-86, T.Wright 1-25, Jefferson 1-11, Pratt 1-4, Jamison 1-3.

off in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury. The junior was on crutches after the game and said he thinks he’ll be OK in the long run.

LeGrand insists he’ll be OK in the long run, too, and that he will walk again. His positive vibes have been an inspiration to the Scarlet Knights.

When they received a bowl bid to a site about 45 miles away from their campus in Piscataway, N.J., it made it even easier for LeGrand to be part of the team again. He stayed with his mother in the team hotel and attended all the bowl activities around the Big Apple.

“To have him in the locker room right now with all his buddies, that’s special,” Schiano said. “That’s his senior class.”

After Schiano made his short postgame speech, the fans in Yankee Stadium chanted “Eric! Eric!”

Last-seconds touchdown pushes BYU past Tulsa

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MISSISSIPPI STATE RUNNING BACK VICK BALLARD RUNS for a 60-yard touchdown against Wake Forest in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl on Friday in Nashville, Tenn.

Ballard was named the game’s most valuable player with two touchdowns and 180 yards rushing.

Mississippi State wins Music City Bowl, 23-17 NASHVILLE, TENN. (AP) — Vick Ballard ran for a career-high 180 yards and two touchdowns to lead Mississippi State over Wake Forest 23-17 Friday night in the Music City Bowl — the Bulldogs’ fifth straight bowl victory and second consecutive under coach Dan Mullen.

The Bulldogs (7-6) capped a season that started with high expectations by winning consecutive bowls for only the second time in school history and first since 19992000.

Ballard’s TDs were the longest in the Bulldogs’ 14 bowl games. Mississippi State overcame four turnovers thanks to six sacks — its highest total since piling up seven in a win over Florida in 2000.

Wake Forest (6-7) snapped a two-game bowl winning streak. The Demon Deacons of the Atlantic Coast Conference now have lost both bowls against the SEC and finish the season having lost five of their last six games.

STATISTICS Mississippi St. 7 9 0 7—23 Wake Forest 7 0 7 3—17 First Quarter Wake-Pendergrass 14 run (Newman kick), 4:24.

MSSt-Ballard 60 run (DePasquale kick), 3:04.

Second Quarter MSSt-Clark 31 pass from Relf (kick failed), 12:41.

MSSt-FG DePasquale 33, 5:44.

Third Quarter Wake-Bohanon 1 run (Newman kick), 11:00.

Fourth Quarter MSSt-Ballard 72 run (DePasquale kick), 12:53.

Wake-FG Newman 46, 3:27.

A-55,208.

MSSt Wake First downs 14 21 Rushes-yards 39-253 38-63 Passing 129 224 Comp-Att-Int 12-20-2 26-48-0 Return Yards 23 23 Punts-Avg. 5-41.2 8-40.0 Fumbles-Lost 3-2 0-0 Penalties-Yards 6-48 5-39 Time of Possession 24:10 35:50 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Mississippi St., Ballard 14-180, Relf 15-64, Perkins 6-15, Team 2-(minus 2), Bumphis 2-(minus 4). Wake Forest, Pendergrass 24-73, Reynolds 2-8, Givens 2-6, Bohanon 1-1, Team 1-(minus 1), Price 8-(minus 24).

PASSING-Mississippi St., Relf 12-19-2-129, Team 0-1-0-0. Wake Forest, Price 24-46-0214, Davis 1-1-0-9, Wulfeck 1-1-0-1.

RECEIVING-Mississippi St., C.Smith 5-47, Clark 2-38, Ballard 2-9, M.Johnson 1-37, Perkins 1-1, Bumphis 1-(minus 3). Wake Forest, Campanaro 10-128, Givens 9-54, Pendergrass 2-19, Parker 2-9, Price 1-9, Dembry 1-4, Bush 1-1.

DALLAS (AP) — Riley Nelson hurriedly led BYU to the line with a call from the sideline to spike the ball and stop the clock.

Instead, Nelson faked the spike and then threw his third touchdown pass to Cody Hoffman with 11 seconds left to give the Cougars a 24-21 victory over Tulsa on Friday in the Armed Forces Bowl and another 10-win season.

“There is a play we have, red alert, that he called on his own, which is a fake spike and then throw a touchdown, or you better throw a touchdown,” BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall said, smiling.

“To have a quarterback in that situation fake spike it on his own and throw a touchdown and be on the same page with the receiver, that’s the kind of magic of the guys that I get to coach.”

The Cougars (10-3) wrapped up their season of independence by winning 10 games for the fifth time in Mendenhall’s seven years.

They won nine of their last 10 games after consecutive losses in September.

BYU needed 12 plays to go 48 yards on its last drive.

Nelson converted a fourthand-9 with a 14-yard scramble and later ran 8 yards on third-and-5.

Out of timeouts at the 2 with the clock still running, Nelson decided to go with a play that the Cougars hadn’t practiced in about two months. And one he remembered seeing Dan Marino pull off when he was watching the NFL as a kid.

“As our guys hustled to the ball, their guys kind of stood up because we were yelling ‘Clock it!’” Riley said.

Tulsa defensive back Dexter McCoil, who had two interceptions and a third nullified by a penalty, admitted that “they caught us by surprise. They caught everybody by surprise.”

Hoffman stood upright on the far right side waiting

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BYU WIDE RECEIVER CODY HOFFMAN (2) CELEBRATES with teammates Braden Hansen, left rear, and Bryan Kariya (33) after catching the game-winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of the Armed Forces Bowl against Tulsa on Friday in Dallas. BYU won 24-21. Hoffman had three touchdown receptions from Riley Nelson in the game. for the snap, then took a few steps into the end zone and turned around to make his third TD catch of the game.

“We really had faith in one another,” said Hoffman, who had eight catches for 122 yards.

During the recent frenzy of conference realignment, BYU opted to become a football independent this season after its departure from the Mountain West. There are no immediate plans to get back in another league.

G.J. Kinne threw three TD passes for Tulsa (8-5), including a 30-yarder to Bryan Burnham with 10:42 left for a 21-17 lead.

Tulsa, whose other four losses this season came against top-10 teams, failed to take advantage when BYU was penalized for running into the punter on fourth down from the 10 with about 6 minutes left. But the Golden Hurricane punted the ball away four plays later, setting up the winning drive for the Cougars.

STATISTICS BYU 3 7 7 7—24 Tulsa 7 7 0 7—21 First Quarter Tlsa-R.Johnson 8 pass from Kinne (Fitzpatrick kick), 9:51.

BYU-FG J.Sorensen 35, :17.

Second Quarter Tlsa-Sears 14 pass from Kinne (Fitzpatrick kick), 8:45.

BYU-Hoffman 17 pass from Nelson (J.Sorensen kick), :12.

Third Quarter BYU-Hoffman 30 pass from Nelson (J.Sorensen kick), 1:41.

Fourth Quarter Tlsa-Burnham 30 pass from Kinne (Fitzpatrick kick), 10:42.

BYU-Hoffman 2 pass from Nelson (J.Sorensen kick), :11.

A-30,258.

BYU Tlsa First downs 18 15 Rushes-yards 40-94 27-37 Passing 250 235 Comp-Att-Int 17-40-2 18-32-0 Return Yards 44 38 Punts-Avg. 8-41.9 8-44.3 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-2 Penalties-Yards 5-60 1-5 Time of Possession 35:24 24:36 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-BYU, Di Luigi 10-38, Kariya 7-27, Quezada 9-24, Nelson 13-16, Apo 1-(minus 11). Tulsa, Watts 10-38, Kinne 13-0, Douglas 4-(minus 1).

PASSING-BYU, Nelson 17-40-2-250. Tulsa, Kinne 17-31-0-214, Sears 1-1-0-21.

RECEIVING-BYU, Hoffman 8-122, Jacobson 2-44, M.Mathews 2-34, Falslev 2-31, Di Luigi 2-15, Kariya 1-4. Tulsa, Burnham 4-113, James 4-36, R.Johnson 3-35, Sears 2-31, Watts 2-12, Douglas 2-5, Largen 1-3.

Oklahoma powers to Insight win TEMPE, ARIZ. (AP) — Blake Bell ran for three touchdowns to help No. 19 Oklahoma survive a late rally and a crashing camera to beat Iowa 31-14 in the Insight Bowl Friday night.

Oklahoma (10-3) didn’t get a particularly great game from quarterback Landry Jones and wasn’t effective on the ground, either. Once considered national-title contenders, the Sooners grinded it out against the gritty Hawkeyes, ending a difficult year that included the death of linebacker Austin Box in the offseason.

Jones threw for 161 yards with a touchdown and an interception, and Bell put the game away with a 21-yard touchdown run with 45 seconds left.

Iowa (7-6) fell into a 21-0 hole before rallying behind two touchdown passes from James Vandenberg. The Hawkeyes came up just short and dodged a potential disaster when an overhead camera crashed to the field next to receiver Marvin McNutt in the closing minutes.

Tragedy motivates Aggies HOUSTON (AP) — Texas A&M has had a difficult month.

The Aggies were already dealing with the firing of coach Mike Sherman when they learned last week that senior offensive lineman Joseph Villavisencio had been killed in a car accident.

Preparing for Saturday’s Meineke Car Care Bowl against Northwestern has been a welcome distraction and the Aggies are determined to win as a tribute to both their fired coach and fallen teammate.

“It’s been tough, but we’ve got a lot of character in there,” senior kicker Randy Bullock said. “It’s a good group of guys, we’re really working toward winning this game for Joey V, and also for Coach Sherman. We’ve got a lot riding on this game. We know that, and that’s definitely motivation for all of us.”

Texas A&M will be led in the bowl game by interim coach Tim DeRuyter in his last game at Texas A&M before leaving to become Fresno State’s coach. The Aggies hired former Houston coach Kevin Sumlin earlier this month, but he wasn’t involved in bowl preparations.

DeRuyter said his brief tenure as coach has been tough, but he was ready to return the focus to football.

“It’s finally game week,” he said. “It’s great to finally be here, there have been so many distractions. Our guys have done a really good job of preparing, I think, and putting those distractions aside.”

The Aggies will wear helmet decals honoring Villavisencio, who died Dec. 22. The black and white decal, which says ‘Joey V.,’ has his No. 67 and the Texas A&M logo.

“We all hurt for Joey V’s family, for all the things he stood for,” DeRuyter said.

“But we told our team that we absolutely have to go out and honor him by doing what he would do, and going out and practicing hard, competing hard and getting it done.”

The Aggies, who haven’t won a bowl game since 2001, will be facing a team that has a much longer bowl win drought. Northwestern’s last and only bowl victory came in the 1949 Rose Bowl. The Wildcats have lost eight bowl games since then; two of the last three losses have come in overtime and they lost by a touchdown to Texas Tech in last year’s TicketCity bowl.

The Wildcats are preparing for not only the Aggies, but also dealing with what they expect to be a rowdy A&M crowd. College Station is only about 100 miles from Reliant Stadium.

SPORTS

L AWRENCE J OURNAL -W ORLD

NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division New York Toronto Philadelphia New Jersey Boston

W 1 1 1 1 1

L 2 2 2 3 3

Pct .333 .333 .333 .250 .250

GB — — — 1⁄2 1⁄2

L10 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3

Str L-2 L-2 L-1 L-3 W-1

Home 1-0 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-0

Away 0-2 1-1 1-2 1-2 0-3

Conf 1-0 1-1 0-0 1-3 1-2

L 0 0 1 2 3

Pct 1.000 1.000 .750 .333 .000

GB — 1⁄2 1 21⁄2 31⁄2

L10 4-0 3-0 2-1 1-2 0-3

Str W-4 W-3 W-3 L-2 L-3

Home 1-0 2-0 2-0 1-2 0-1

Away 3-0 1-0 1-1 0-0 0-2

Conf 2-0 3-0 2-0 1-2 0-3

L 0 1 1 2 3

Pct 1.000 .750 .667 .333 .000

GB — 1⁄2 1 2 3

L10 3-0 2-1 2-1 1-2 0-3

Str W-3 W-2 W-2 L-1 L-3

Home 2-0 0-0 2-0 0-1 0-1

Away 1-0 3-1 0-1 1-1 0-2

Conf 3-0 0-0 1-1 1-2 0-3

Pct .667 .667 .333 .333 .250

GB — — 1 1 11⁄2

L10 2-1 2-1 1-2 0-2 1-2

Str L-1 L-1 W-1 L-1 W-1

Home 2-0 1-1 1-1 1-0 1-2

Away 0-1 1-0 0-1 0-2 0-1

Conf 2-1 1-1 1-2 1-1 0-2

L 0 0 1 2 3

Pct 1.000 1.000 .667 .333 .000

GB — 1⁄2 11⁄2 21⁄2 31⁄2

L10 4-0 3-0 2-1 1-2 0-3

Str W-4 W-3 L-1 W-1 L-3

Home 2-0 3-0 1-0 1-0 0-2

Away 2-0 0-0 1-1 0-2 0-1

Conf 3-0 2-0 2-1 0-2 0-1

L 1 2 2 2 2

Pct .667 .500 .333 .333 .333

GB — 1⁄2 1 1 1

L10 2-1 2-2 1-2 1-2 1-2

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

Home 2-1 2-1 0-1 1-1 0-2

Away 0-0 0-1 1-1 0-1 1-0

Conf 0-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1

Southeast Division Miami Atlanta Orlando Charlotte Washington

W 4 3 3 1 0

Central Division Indiana Chicago Milwaukee Cleveland Detroit

W 3 3 2 1 0

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division San Antonio New Orleans Memphis Houston Dallas

W 2 2 1 1 1

L 1 1 2 2 3

Northwest Division Oklahoma City Portland Denver Utah Minnesota

W 4 3 2 1 0

Pacific Division Golden State L.A. Lakers L.A. Clippers Sacramento Phoenix

W 2 2 1 1 1

Friday’s games

Today’s games

Orlando 100, Charlotte 79 Indiana 98, Cleveland 91, OT Boston 96, Detroit 85 Atlanta 105, New Jersey 98 Phoenix 93, New Orleans 78 Miami 103, Minnesota 101 Memphis 113, Houston 93 Dallas 99, Toronto 86 Milwaukee 102, Washington 81 Utah 102, Philadelphia 99 Chicago 114, L.A. Clippers 101

Denver at L.A. Lakers, 2:30 p.m.

Indiana at Detroit, 5 p.m.

Atlanta at Houston, 6 p.m.

New York at Sacramento, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Utah at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Golden State, 8 p.m.

How former Jayhawks fared

Kirk Hinrich, Atlanta (did not play, shoulder injury)

Darrell Arthur, Memphis (did not play, out for season)

Marcus Morris, Houston Pts: 3. FGs: 1-4. FTs: 1-2.

Mario Chalmers, Miami Pts: 9. FGs: 3-5. FTs: 0.

Markieff Morris, Phoenix Pts: 0. FGs: 0. FTs: 0.

Drew Gooden, Milwaukee (did not play, coach’s decision)

Paul Pierce, Boston Pts: 12. FGs: 4-8. FTs: 2-2.

Xavier Henry, Memphis (did not play, ankle injury)

Josh Selby, Memphis Pts: 9. FGs: 4-9. FTs: 1-3.

SOMETHING IN YOUR EYE

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS GUARD DANIEL GIBSON, LEFT, CRASHES into Indiana Pacers guard Dahntay Jones as he makes a pass in the second half on Friday in Indianapolis.

The Pacers won 98-91 in overtime.

Magic 100, Bobcats 79 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dwight Howard had 20 points and 24 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 23 points, and Orlando beat Charlotte for its third straight victory.

Orlando jumped to an 11-0 lead and never trailed.

Heat 103, Timberwolves 101 MINNEAPOLIS — Dwyane Wade hit a jumper from the wing, then scored on an inbounds pass from LeBron James with 4.6 seconds to play to lift the undefeated Miami Heat to a 103-101 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Playing on a sore foot, Wade finished with 19 points, while James had 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds on his 27th birthday.

Ricky Rubio had 12 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and Kevin Love had 25 points and 12 boards for the Timberwolves, who led 10099 with 55 seconds to play.

But Wade hit a jumper and then lost Rubio on an inbounds play to make the winning bucket, one game after beating the Charlotte Bobcats with a last-second shot.

ORLANDO (100) Turkoglu 5-11 2-2 15, Anderson 8-18 2-2 23, Howard 7-16 6-14 20, Duhon 1-1 0-0 2, J.Richardson 7-12 0-2 16, Davis 3-12 1-1 7, Redick 4-7 3-3 11, Hughes 1-3 0-0 3, Q.Richardson 1-4 0-0 3. Totals 37-84 14-24 100.

CHARLOTTE (79) Maggette 6-15 5-6 20, White 4-9 0-0 8, Diaw 4-10 1-2 10, Augustin 3-11 7-7 14, Henderson 4-13 0-0 8, Diop 0-1 0-0 0, Mullens 6-12 0-0 12, Biyombo 1-1 0-0 2, Carroll 0-0 0-1 0, Walker 1-9 0-0 2, Brown 1-2 1-2 3. Totals 30-83 14-18 79.

Orlando 29 27 19 25—100 Charlotte 23 20 19 17—79 3-Point Goals-Orlando 12-28 (Anderson 5-12, Turkoglu 3-6, J.Richardson 2-4, Hughes 1-1, Q.Richardson 1-3, Redick 0-2), Charlotte 5-15 (Maggette 3-4, Diaw 1-3, Augustin 1-4, Brown 0-1, Walker 0-3).

Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Orlando 65 (Howard 24), Charlotte 49 (Maggette, Diop 7). Assists-Orlando 23 (Duhon 6), Charlotte 19 (Diaw 6). Total Fouls-Orlando 16, Charlotte 23. Technicals-Davis, Charlotte defensive three second. A-18,064 (19,077).

Jim Mone/AP Photo MIAMI (103) James 16-26 2-4 34, Bosh 9-17 2-3 20, Anthony 0-3 0-0 0, Chalmers 3-5 0-0 9, Wade 8-19 3-6 19, Battier 0-5 0-0 0, Haslem 4-7 1-1 9, Cole 6-10 0-0 12, Howard 0-0 0-0 0, Jones 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 46-93 8-14 103.

MINNESOTA (101) Beasley 2-6 0-0 4, Love 10-19 4-6 25, Milicic 1-3 1-2 3, Ridnour 2-6 0-0 6, Johnson 2-6 0-0 6, Rubio 4-7 2-3 12, Ellington 5-13 0-0 11, Tolliver 3-8 3-5 10, Randolph 6-9 2-2 14, Williams 4-6 0-2 10. Totals 39-83 12-20 101.

Miami 31 20 31 21—103 Minnesota 20 33 22 26—101 3-Point Goals-Miami 3-14 (Chalmers 3-4, Jones 0-1, Cole 0-1, James 0-1, Bosh 0-2, Battier 0-5), Minnesota 11-29 (Rubio 2-2, Williams 2-3, Ridnour 2-5, Johnson 2-6, Tolliver 1-3, Love 1-3, Ellington 1-6, Randolph 0-1). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsMiami 50 (Haslem, Bosh 9), Minnesota 55 (Love 12). Assists-Miami 29 (James 10), Minnesota 21 (Rubio 12). Total Fouls-Miami 21, Minnesota 22. Technicals-Minnesota Coach Adelman. A-19,356 (19,356).

Celtics 96, Pistons 85 BOSTON — Jermaine O’Neal scored 19 points as he and Boston ended a dismal start to their season by beating Detroit in their home opener.

O’Neal, who played passively in totaling just eight points in the first three games, all losses, was aggressive throughout. He had 10 points in the first half, which ended with Boston on top 50-43. Then he scored seven in the third quarter when the Celtics outscored the Pistons 36-21 to take an 86-64 lead.

Ray Allen and Brandon Bass added 17 points apiece for Boston and Paul Pierce had 12 in his debut after being sidelined with a bruised right heel. O’Neal, injured much of last season, his first with the Celtics, had seven rebounds.

Greg Monroe had 22 points and nine rebounds,for Detroit, which fell to 0-3.

DETROIT (85) Prince 4-9 1-1 10, Jerebko 4-6 2-2 10, Monroe 9-12 4-4 22, Stuckey 1-11 1-2 3, Gordon 4-10 1-1 9, Maxiell 1-3 2-2 4, Knight 3-11 2-2 10, Daye 5-11 1-1 11, Wilkins 2-3 0-0 4, Wallace 1-2 0-0 2, Bynum 0-1 0-0 0, Macklin 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-79 14-15 85.

BOSTON (96) Pierce 4-8 2-2 12, Garnett 4-6 0-0 8, O’Neal 7-9 5-5 19, Rondo 4-8 0-0 9, Allen 5-9 5-5 17, Daniels 1-4 0-0 2, Bass 7-11 3-3 17, Dooling 1-4 2-2 5, Pavlovic 2-5 0-0 5, Stiemsma 0-1 2-2 2, Johnson 0-1 0-0 0, Bradley 0-1 0-0 0, Moore 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-67 19-19 96.

Detroit 22 21 21 21—85 Boston 24 26 36 10—96 3-Point Goals-Detroit 3-16 (Knight 2-5, Prince 1-2, Wilkins 0-1, Daye 0-2, Gordon 0-2, Stuckey 0-4), Boston 7-16 (Pierce 2-3, Allen 2-5, Rondo 1-2, Pavlovic 1-2, Dooling 1-4). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Detroit 44 (Monroe 9), Boston 34 (O’Neal 7).

Assists-Detroit 18 (Stuckey 7), Boston 25 (Pierce, Rondo 5). Total Fouls-Detroit 14, Boston 18. Technicals-Boston defensive three second. A-18,624 (18,624).

TORONTO (86) Butler 1-3 0-0 2, Bargnani 11-18 6-8 30, A.Johnson 3-3 0-0 6, Calderon 4-8 1-1 11, DeRozan 4-12 3-4 11, J.Johnson 0-3 0-0 0, Magloire 0-1 0-0 0, Bayless 1-3 0-0 2, Barbosa 8-15 2-3 20, Davis 1-3 2-2 4, A.Carter 0-2 0-0 0, Forbes 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 33-72 14-18 86.

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Roundup

The Associated Press

Mavericks 99, Raptors 86 DALLAS — Reserve center Ian Mahinmi scored a career-high 19 points, Dirk Nowitzki contributed 18, and reigning NBA champion Dallas rallied for its first victory of the season.

Jason Terry added 10 of his 17 points in the final quarter for the Mavericks (1-3), who hadn’t started 0-4 since the 2006-07 season.

The last defending NBA champs to open a season at 0-4 were the 1969-70 Boston Celtics.

Andrea Bargnani scored 30 points and Leandro Barbosa had 20 for the Raptors, 1-2 under first-year coach Dwane Casey, Dallas’ top assistant and defensive architect last season.

Michael Conroy/AP Photo

Saturday, December 31, 2011

MIAMI HEAT’S DWYANE WADE, RIGHT, LAYS THE BALL UP as Minnesota Timberwolves’ Derrick Williams defends in the second half Friday in Minneapolis. Wade scored 19 points in their 103-101 win.

DALLAS (99) Marion 5-8 2-3 12, Nowitzki 7-16 4-5 18, Haywood 1-2 2-4 4, Kidd 3-8 0-0 9, West 0-5 0-0 0, Odom 0-3 3-4 3, Terry 5-10 5-6 17, Mahinmi 6-6 7-11 19, V.Carter 3-7 3-3 10, Beaubois 2-6 2-2 7, Cardinal 0-1 0-0 0, Jones 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-72 28-38 99.

Toronto 23 23 24 16—86 Dallas 29 21 27 22—99 3-Point Goals-Toronto 6-14 (Bargnani 2-3, Barbosa 2-3, Calderon 2-4, DeRozan 0-1, A.Carter 0-1, Bayless 0-1, Butler 0-1), Dallas 7-25 (Kidd 3-7, Terry 2-6, Beaubois 1-3, V.Carter 1-4, Cardinal 0-1, Nowitzki 0-1, Odom 0-1, West 0-2). Fouled OutNone. Rebounds-Toronto 43 (Bargnani 7), Dallas 50 (Haywood 9). Assists-Toronto 20 (Calderon 7), Dallas 21 (Kidd 6). Total Fouls-Toronto 23, Dallas 13. TechnicalsToronto defensive three second, Dallas defensive three second 2. A-20,307 (19,200).

Hawks 105, Nets 98 ATLANTA — Jeff Teague scored 22 points, Joe Johnson added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks won their third straight game to open the season, beating the New Jersey Nets.

Deron Williams finished with 23 points and rookie MarShon Brooks added 21 to lead the Nets, who have dropped three straight and fell to 1-3.

The Hawks, who earned a 36-point victory at New Jersey earlier this week, were in a tight game for the first time this season. Their biggest lead was nine early in the fourth quarter before Brooks’ 17-footer made it 9594 with 2:18 remaining.

After Williams’ reverse layup cut the lead to 9896, New Jersey failed to score another field goal, but Brooks made a big mistake after Johnson’s 8-footer put the Hawks up 100-96 with 20.6 seconds remaining.

NEW JERSEY (98) James 1-6 0-0 2, Humphries 4-8 2-2 10, Okur 6-9 0-0 15, D.Williams 9-18 4-4 23, Gaines 3-7 3-3 10, Brooks 8-13 4-4 21, Stevenson 0-2 0-0 0, Sha.Williams 0-4 0-0 0, Morrow 3-9 0-0 9, Petro 2-4 0-1 4, She. Williams 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 38-82 13-14 98.

ATLANTA (105) M.Williams 4-9 2-2 11, Smith 4-10 1-3 9, Horford 4-8 4-8 12, Teague 9-12 4-5 22, J.Johnson 6-13 7-8 21, McGrady 2-5 2-3 6, Pachulia 3-6 5-6 11, Pargo 1-5 2-2 4, Radmanovic 2-4 0-0 5, Green 2-5 0-1 4.

Totals 37-77 27-38 105.

New Jersey 19 18 35 26—98 Atlanta 20 23 33 29—105 3-Point Goals-New Jersey 9-20 (Morrow 3-5, Okur 3-5, Gaines 1-1, Brooks 1-2, D.Williams 1-3, Stevenson 0-2, Sha. Williams 0-2), Atlanta 4-15 (J.Johnson 2-4, Radmanovic 1-3, M.Williams 1-3, Green 0-1, Smith 0-1, Pargo 0-3). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-New Jersey 44 (Humphries 13), Atlanta 52 (Pachulia 8). Assists-New Jersey 20 (D.Williams 6), Atlanta 22 (Teague 6).

Total Fouls-New Jersey 26, Atlanta 15.

Technicals-Smith. A-16,300 (18,729).

Grizzlies 113, Rockets 93 MEMPHIS, TENN. — Zach Randolph scored 23 points, Marc Gasol added 20, and Memphis earned its first victory of the season.

Randolph shot 11 of 14 and grabbed nine rebounds. Gasol and Rudy Gay, who finished with 10 points, each had eight boards as Memphis outrebounded the Rockets 42-33.

Kevin Martin led the Rockets with 21 points, while Kyle Lowry had 15 points and eight assists. Rookie Chandler Parsons scored 13 points, including a trio of 3-pointers, all in the fourth quarter.

HOUSTON (93) Budinger 4-9 2-2 11, Scola 2-3 0-0 4, Hill 1-4 0-0 2, Lowry 5-9 4-5 15, Martin 7-11 4-4 21, Dalembert 1-3 2-2 4, Lee 3-10 0-0 7, Patterson 0-4 0-0 0, Dragic 2-5 0-0 5, Flynn 3-7 1-2 8, Parsons 5-9 0-1 13, Williams 0-1 0-0 0, Morris 1-4 1-2 3. Totals 34-79 14-18 93.

MEMPHIS (113) Gay 4-11 2-2 10, Randolph 11-14 1-3 23, Gasol 6-8 8-9 20, Pargo 6-10 2-2 14, Allen 2-3 1-4 5, Selby 4-9 1-3 9, Mayo 4-9 2-2 10, Cunningham 3-6 3-4 9, Pondexter 5-9 3-4 13, Davis 0-0 0-0 0, Young 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 45-80 23-33 113.

Houston 28 23 16 26—93 Memphis 30 27 31 25—113 3-Point Goals-Houston 11-29 (Parsons 3-3, Martin 3-6, Dragic 1-2, Lowry 1-3, Budinger 1-3, Flynn 1-4, Lee 1-5, Williams 0-1, Morris 0-2), Memphis 0-5 (Pondexter 0-1, Selby 0-1, Mayo 0-1, Pargo 0-2). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Houston 41 (Parsons 6), Memphis 53 (Randolph 9). AssistsHouston 19 (Lowry 8), Memphis 23 (Selby 7). Total Fouls-Houston 29, Memphis 19.

Technicals-Houston defensive three second. A-16,069 (18,119).

Suns 93, Hornets 78 NEW ORLEANS — Hakim Warrick scored 18 points in a reserve role, and Phoenix won for the first time this young season while handing New Orleans Hornets its first loss.

Channing Frye added 10 points and 16 rebounds for the Suns, who had opened the season with two losses, one to New Orleans in their home opener Monday night.

Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon missed a second straight game with a bruised right knee.

PHOENIX (93) Hill 3-9 4-4 10, Frye 4-15 0-0 10, Gortat 6-8 0-1 12, Nash 2-8 2-2 7, Dudley 5-9 4-4 16, Morris 0-0 0-0 0, Lopez 1-5 2-2 4, Warrick 6-12 6-7 18, Price 1-1 0-0 3, Brown 4-9 2-2 11, Childress 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 33-78 20-22 93.

NEW ORLEANS (78) Ariza 2-11 2-2 7, Landry 6-16 5-5 17, Okafor 2-6 6-10 10, Jack 6-20 0-0 12, Belinelli 3-13 0-1 8, Aminu 1-3 4-4 6, Kaman 1-5 2-2 4, Smith 4-9 0-0 8, Vasquez 1-5 2-2 4, T.Johnson 0-1 2-2 2, C.Johnson 0-1 0-0 0, Thomas 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 26-90 23-28 78.

Phoenix 22 30 23 18—93 New Orleans 22 23 16 17—78 3-Point Goals-Phoenix 7-23 (Dudley 2-4, Frye 2-9, Price 1-1, Brown 1-2, Nash 1-3, Hill 0-1, Childress 0-1, Warrick 0-2), New Orleans 3-14 (Belinelli 2-6, Ariza 1-2, Aminu 0-1, Vasquez 0-2, Jack 0-3). Fouled OutNone. Rebounds-Phoenix 51 (Frye 16), New Orleans 65 (Okafor 16). Assists-Phoenix 22 (Nash 12), New Orleans 14 (Vasquez 5).

Total Fouls-Phoenix 22, New Orleans 24.

Technicals-Brown, Phoenix Coach Gentry, Lopez, Ariza. A-15,790 (17,188).

Pacers 98, Cavaliers 91, OT INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored nine of his 22 points in overtime to help Indiana beat Cleveland.

Roy Hibbert had 17 points and 13 rebounds, David West had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Tyler Hansbrough added 11 points and 12 boards for Indiana. George Hill scored 15 points for the Pacers, who improved to 3-0.

Rookie guard Kyrie Irving led Cleveland with 20 points in his best game so far, but missed a layup that would have won the game at the end of regulation.

CLEVELAND (91) Casspi 1-6 2-2 4, Jamison 4-14 4-6 12, Varejao 5-10 4-7 14, Irving 8-19 4-7 20, Parker 5-13 0-0 12, Gee 3-6 3-5 10, Sessions 3-9 0-0 6, Gibson 2-4 0-0 6, T.Thompson 1-3 0-0 2, Samuels 2-4 1-4 5. Totals 34-88 18-31 91.

INDIANA (98) Granger 8-22 4-4 22, West 5-14 4-4 14, Hibbert 7-11 3-5 17, Collison 5-7 1-4 11, George 0-4 2-2 2, Hill 6-15 3-4 15, Hansbrough 4-14 3-5 11, Jones 1-4 2-2 4, Stephenson 0-2 0-0 0, Amundson 0-1 2-2 2.

Totals 36-94 24-32 98.

Cleveland 24 23 14 23 7—91 Indiana 22 23 25 14 14—98 3-Point Goals-Cleveland 5-25 (Gibson 2-4, Parker 2-7, Gee 1-2, Casspi 0-2, Irving 0-2, Sessions 0-3, Jamison 0-5), Indiana 2-10 (Granger 2-5, West 0-1, George 0-2, Hill 0-2).

Fouled Out-Samuels. Rebounds-Cleveland 66 (Varejao 13), Indiana 67 (Hibbert 13).

Assists-Cleveland 13 (Irving, Gee 4), Indiana 15 (Collison, Granger 4). Total Fouls-Cleveland 28, Indiana 27. TechnicalsVarejao, Indiana Coach Vogel. Flagrant Fouls-West. A-13,004 (18,165).

Bucks 102, Wizards 81 MILWAUKEE — Brandon Jennings scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half to lead Milwaukee over winless Washington.

Ersan Ilyasova had 16 points, and Carlos Delfino, who missed the first two games of the season, added 15 off the bench for Milwaukee (2-1).

WASHINGTON (81) Lewis 4-10 5-6 14, Blatche 4-15 1-1 9, McGee 5-11 0-2 10, Wall 1-9 4-4 6, Young 1-10 0-0 3, Crawford 9-20 3-4 24, Turiaf 1-1 0-0 2, Singleton 1-3 0-0 3, Mack 3-3 0-0 7, Booker 1-3 1-2 3, Seraphin 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-85 14-19 81.

MILWAUKEE (102) Jackson 2-8 2-2 7, Ilyasova 6-8 3-5 16, Bogut 6-12 1-2 13, Jennings 8-15 5-7 22, Dunleavy 3-4 5-8 13, Leuer 2-4 0-0 4, Delfino 6-11 0-0 15, Udrih 4-7 0-0 8, Sanders 0-1 0-0 0, Livingston 2-3 0-1 4, Brockman 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 39-73 16-25 102.

Washington 24 17 26 14—81 Milwaukee 36 29 13 24—102 3-Point Goals-Washington 7-18 (Crawford 3-7, Mack 1-1, Young 1-2, Lewis 1-2, Singleton 1-3, Wall 0-1, Blatche 0-2), Milwaukee 8-20 (Delfino 3-5, Dunleavy 2-3, Ilyasova 1-1, Jackson 1-4, Jennings 1-6, Udrih 0-1). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsWashington 48 (Blatche 10), Milwaukee 55 (Bogut 15). Assists-Washington 19 (Wall 7), Milwaukee 26 (Jennings 5). Total FoulsWashington 22, Milwaukee 19. TechnicalsWall, Washington defensive three second.

A-17,065 (18,717).

Jazz 102, 76ers 99 SALT LAKE CITY — Derrick Favors scored a career-high 20 points and added 11 rebounds in his first start for Utah, and the Jazz avoided their first 0-3 start in 32 years.

Paul Millsap added 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Jazz.

Favors started at center for Utah in place of Al Jefferson, who did not play because of an inflamed right ankle.

PHILADELPHIA (99) Iguodala 6-11 2-5 16, Brand 5-12 2-4 12, Hawes 7-9 1-1 15, Holiday 9-15 3-3 22, Meeks 2-4 0-0 5, Young 3-8 3-4 9, Turner 0-5 0-0 0, Williams 5-12 10-12 20, Vucevic 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 37-77 21-29 99.

UTAH (102) Hayward 5-9 4-4 15, Millsap 4-16 5-8 14, Favors 10-16 0-1 20, Harris 5-11 8-9 19, Bell 1-4 0-0 3, Watson 3-5 2-2 9, Miles 3-8 3-5 10, Evans 0-1 0-0 0, Howard 2-6 4-4 8, Kanter 2-3 0-0 4, Tinsley 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-79 26-33 102.

Philadelphia 29 22 22 26—99 Utah 22 31 18 31—102 3-Point Goals-Philadelphia 4-13 (Iguodala 2-2, Holiday 1-3, Meeks 1-3, Williams 0-5), Utah 6-16 (Watson 1-1, Bell 1-2, Miles 1-2, Hayward 1-2, Millsap 1-3, Harris 1-5, Howard 0-1). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-Philadelphia 49 (Hawes 13), Utah 50 (Millsap 14). Assists-Philadelphia 19 (Williams 5), Utah 17 (Watson 4). Total Fouls-Philadelphia 22, Utah 23. TechnicalsPhiladelphia defensive three second.

A-19,911 (19,911).

Bulls 114, Clippers 101 LOS ANGELES — Derrick Rose had 29 points and 16 assists, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers.

Blake Griffin had 34 points and 13 rebounds for the Clippers, who kept it close most of the way coming off a 25-point loss at San Antonio.

Caron Butler added 16 points and Chris Paul had 15 points and 14 assists in his matchup against Rose, the NBA’s MVP last season.

CHICAGO (114) Deng 7-14 4-5 19, Boozer 4-8 2-2 10, Noah 5-7 9-10 19, Rose 8-14 10-11 29, Hamilton 8-18 0-0 16, Gibson 2-5 2-2 6, Brewer 2-2 2-2 7, Watson 0-5 0-0 0, Asik 1-1 0-2 2, Korver 2-4 0-0 6. Totals 39-78 29-34 114.

L.A. CLIPPERS (101) C.Butler 6-11 3-4 16, Griffin 14-25 6-10 34, Jordan 5-6 2-4 12, Paul 7-14 0-1 15, Williams 5-10 1-1 13, Foye 2-6 0-0 6, Cook 1-3 0-0 2, Gomes 0-2 0-0 0, Thompkins 1-3 0-0 3.

Totals 41-80 12-20 101.

Chicago 29 28 26 31—114 L.A. Clippers 28 24 25 24—101 3-Point Goals-Chicago 7-17 (Rose 3-4, Korver 2-3, Brewer 1-1, Deng 1-4, Watson 0-2, Hamilton 0-3), L.A. Clippers 7-15 (Williams 2-2, Foye 2-4, Paul 1-1, Thompkins 1-2, C.Butler 1-4, Cook 0-2). Fouled OutNone. Rebounds-Chicago 51 (Deng, Noah, Rose 8), L.A. Clippers 40 (Griffin 13).

Assists-Chicago 29 (Rose 16), L.A. Clippers 26 (Paul 14). Total Fouls-Chicago 19, L.A. Clippers 22. Technicals-Chicago defensive three second, Griffin, L.A. Clippers defensive three second. A-19,426 (19,060).

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SCOREBOARD

Saturday, December 31, 2011

AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT

NFL

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF y-New England 12 3 0 .800 464 N.Y. Jets 8 7 0 .533 360 Buffalo 6 9 0 .400 351 Miami 5 10 0 .333 310 South W L T Pct PF y-Houston 10 5 0 .667 359 Tennessee 8 7 0 .533 302 Jacksonville 4 11 0 .267 224 Indianapolis 2 13 0 .133 230 North W L T Pct PF x-Baltimore 11 4 0 .733 354 x-Pittsburgh 11 4 0 .733 312 Cincinnati 9 6 0 .600 328 Cleveland 4 11 0 .267 209 West W L T Pct PF Denver 8 7 0 .533 306 Oakland 8 7 0 .533 333 San Diego 7 8 0 .467 368 Kansas City 6 9 0 .400 205 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF N.Y. Giants 8 7 0 .533 363 Dallas 8 7 0 .533 355 Philadelphia 7 8 0 .467 362 Washington 5 10 0 .333 278 South W L T Pct PF y-New Orleans 12 3 0 .800 502 x-Atlanta 9 6 0 .600 357 Carolina 6 9 0 .400 389 Tampa Bay 4 11 0 .267 263 North W L T Pct PF y-Green Bay 14 1 0 .933 515 x-Detroit 10 5 0 .667 433 Chicago 7 8 0 .467 336 Minnesota 3 12 0 .200 327 West W L T Pct PF y-San Francisco 12 3 0 .800 346 Seattle 7 8 0 .467 301 Arizona 7 8 0 .467 289 St. Louis 2 13 0 .133 166 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday, Jan. 1 Chicago at Minnesota, noon Carolina at New Orleans, noon Detroit at Green Bay, noon San Francisco at St. Louis, noon Tennessee at Houston, noon Buffalo at New England, noon N.Y. Jets at Miami, noon Indianapolis at Jacksonville, noon Washington at Philadelphia, noon San Diego at Oakland, 3:15 p.m.

Kansas City at Denver, 3:15 p.m.

Seattle at Arizona, 3:15 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 3:15 p.m.

Baltimore at Cincinnati, 3:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 3:15 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m.

PA 321 344 385 296 PA 255 295 316 411 PA 250 218 299 294 PA 383 395 351 335 PA 386 316 318 333 PA 322 326 384 449 PA 318 342 328 432 PA 202 292 328 373

Chiefs

Buffalo, L 7-41 (0-1) at Detroit, L 3-48 (0-2) at San Diego, L 17-20 (0-3) Minnesota, W 22-17 (1-3) at Indianapolis, W 28-24 (2-3) BYE at Oakland, W 28-0 (3-3) San Diego, W 23-20 (OT) (4-3) Miami, L 3-31 (4-4) Denver, L 10-17 (4-5) at New England, L 3-34 (4-6) Pittsburgh, L 9-13 (4-7) at Chicago, W 10-3 (5-7) at N.Y. Jets, L 10-37 (5-8) Green Bay, W 19-14 (6-8) Oakland, L 13-16 (OT) (6-9) Sunday — at Denver, 3:15 p.m.

NFL Injury Report

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New York — The updated National Football League injury report, as provided by the league: BUFFALO BILLS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — BILLS: OUT: T Demetrius Bell (knee), WR Brad Smith (hamstring), G Kraig Urbik (knee). PROBABLE: WR Ruvell Martin (hamstring), RB Johnny White (concussion). PATRIOTS: OUT: G Logan Mankins (knee), T Sebastian Vollmer (back, foot).

QUESTIONABLE: CB Kyle Arrington (foot), WR Deion Branch (groin), S Patrick Chung (foot), G Dan Connolly (groin), WR Julian Edelman (back), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), S James Ihedigbo (shoulder), T Matt Light (ankle), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), LB Rob Ninkovich (hip), WR Matthew Slater (shoulder), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), RB Shane Vereen (hamstring), G Brian Waters (ankle), WR Wes Welker (knee), LB Tracy White (abdomen). PROBABLE: QB Tom Brady (left shoulder).

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS at ATLANTA FALCONS — BUCCANEERS: OUT: T Jeremy Trueblood (concussion). QUESTIONABLE: WR Arrelious Benn (neck), DE Michael Bennett (toe), DT Albert Haynesworth (knee), DT Brian Price (ankle). PROBABLE: DE Adrian Clayborn (hamstring), LB Geno Hayes (finger), LB Adam Hayward (foot), DT Roy Miller (back), WR Preston Parker (concussion), WR Sammie Stroughter (knee). FALCONS: DOUBTFUL: WR Kerry Meier (groin), LB Stephen Nicholas (toe).

QUESTIONABLE: DE Ray Edwards (knee), CB Brent Grimes (knee), QB Chris Redman (illness). PROBABLE: DE John Abraham (not injury related), WR Harry Douglas (groin, shoulder), TE Tony Gonzalez (not injury related), WR Julio Jones (ankle), TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), C Todd McClure (not injury related), CB Christopher Owens (hand), TE Michael Palmer (knee), T Will Svitek (groin), RB Michael Turner (groin).

CHICAGO BEARS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS — BEARS: DOUBTFUL: RB Marion Barber (calf). QUESTIONABLE: LB Brian Urlacher (knee). PROBABLE: LB Lance Briggs (ankle), TE Kellen Davis (illness), WR Devin Hester (ankle), LB Nick Roach (shin), C Chris Spencer (back), DE Corey Wootton (concussion). VIKINGS: OUT: CB Chris Cook (not injury related). DOUBTFUL: TE Mickey Shuler (ankle). PROBABLE: CB Asher Allen (shoulder, concussion), G Anthony Herrera (back), QB Christian Ponder (concussion), S Jamarca Sanford (shoulder), CB Benny Sapp (shoulder).

CAROLINA PANTHERS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — PANTHERS: OUT: WR Legedu Naanee (foot), DT Andre Neblett (head), S Jordan Pugh (head). DOUBTFUL: DE Charles Johnson (back). PROBABLE: S Charles Godfrey (shoulder), G Travelle Wharton (not injury related). SAINTS: OUT: TE John Gilmore (toe), RB Mark Ingram (toe), WR Lance Moore (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: S Malcolm Jenkins (neck), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee). PROBABLE: LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), CB Patrick Robinson (hip).

NEW YORK JETS at MIAMI DOLPHINS — JETS: QUESTIONABLE: LB Garrett McIntyre (knee). PROBABLE: CB Marquice Cole (knee), CB Antonio Cromartie (hamstring), DE Mike DeVito (knee), T D’Brickashaw Ferguson (foot), RB Shonn Greene (rib), RB Joe McKnight (shoulder, elbow), G Brandon Moore (hip), DE Ropati Pitoitua (hand), S Eric Smith (knee), RB LaDainian Tomlinson (quadriceps), DE Muhammad Wilkerson (knee). DOLPHINS: OUT: RB Reggie Bush (knee). DOUBTFUL: CB Jimmy Wilson (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: WR Clyde Gates (groin). PROBABLE: T Marc Colombo (ankle), LB Karlos Dansby (not injury related), CB Vontae Davis (elbow), TE Anthony Fasano (head), WR Brandon Marshall (knee), RB Daniel Thomas (knee).

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — COLTS: OUT: LB A.J. Edds (ankle), QB Peyton Manning (neck), T Joe Reitz (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: TE Dallas Clark (neck), WR Anthony Gonzalez (illness). JAGUARS: OUT: WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring). DOUBTFUL: S Dwight Lowery (shoulder), TE Zach Potter (calf).

QUESTIONABLE: T Eugene Monroe (ankle).

PROBABLE: DT Tyson Alualu (not injury related), RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle), RB Greg Jones (hamstring), S Dawan Landry (illness), TE Marcedes Lewis (hamstring), CB Kevin Rutland (calf), T Guy Whimper (knee).

BALTIMORE RAVENS at CINCINNATI BENGALS — RAVENS: DOUBTFUL: WR Anquan Boldin (knee), LB Dannell Ellerbe (head), G Marshal Yanda (chest).

QUESTIONABLE: K Billy Cundiff (left calf), DE Cory Redding (ankle), CB Cary Williams

Paul Connors/AP Photo

STANFORD QUARTERBACK ANDREW LUCK ANSWERS QUESTIONS during media day for the Fiesta Bowl on Friday in Scottsdale, Ariz. Stanford will meet Oklahoma State on Monday in the Fiesta Bowl. (head). BENGALS: DOUBTFUL: S Taylor Mays (hamstring), LB Dontay Moch (illness).

QUESTIONABLE: DE Carlos Dunlap (hamstring). PROBABLE: T Anthony Collins (not injury related), S Chris Crocker (knee), CB Brandon Ghee (toe), WR A.J. Green (shoulder), DE Frostee Rucker (neck), T Andrew Whitworth (knee).

DETROIT LIONS at GREEN BAY PACKERS — LIONS: DOUBTFUL: CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), S Louis Delmas (knee).

QUESTIONABLE: DT Nick Fairley (foot), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee), S Amari Spievey (knee), DT Corey Williams (hip), DE Willie Young (ankle). PROBABLE: DE Cliff Avril (back), WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles), RB Kevin Smith (ankle), S John Wendling (illness). PACKERS: OUT: WR Randall Cobb (groin), WR Greg Jennings (knee), RB James Starks (knee, ankle). DOUBTFUL: T Bryan Bulaga (knee). QUESTIONABLE: LB Clay Matthews (ankle), CB Charles Woodson (knee). PROBABLE: T Chad Clifton (hamstring, back), TE Jermichael Finley (knee), DE Ryan Pickett (concussion).

PITTSBURGH STEELERS at CLEVELAND BROWNS — STEELERS: OUT: C Doug Legursky (shoulder), RB Mewelde Moore (knee). DOUBTFUL: LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: LB Chris Carter (hamstring). PROBABLE: LB James Harrison (neck), S Troy Polamalu (knee), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle), WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot), WR Mike Wallace (ankle).

BROWNS: OUT: QB Colt McCoy (head), WR Jordan Norwood (head), T Tony Pashos (ankle, illness). QUESTIONABLE: LB Kaluka Maiava (hand), DT Scott Paxson (hand, calf). PROBABLE: WR Joshua Cribbs (groin), RB Peyton Hillis (elbow), T Shawn Lauvao (ankle), RB Owen Marecic (ankle), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), CB Dimitri Patterson (hand), LB Quinton Spears (head).

DALLAS COWBOYS at NEW YORK GIANTS — COWBOYS: QUESTIONABLE: NT Josh Brent (knee), WR Andre Holmes (hamstring), RB Felix Jones (hamstring), LB Sean Lee (wrist, illness), S Danny McCray (ankle), WR Kevin Ogletree (knee). PROBABLE: CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder), P Mat McBriar (left foot), NT Jay Ratliff (ribs), WR Laurent Robinson (shoulder), QB Tony Romo (right hand), LB DeMarcus Ware (neck).

GIANTS: OUT: TE Jake Ballard (knee), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee). PROBABLE: RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), WR Mario Manningham (knee), WR Hakeem Nicks (hamstring).

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at ST. LOUIS RAMS — 49ERS: OUT: TE Delanie Walker (jaw).

QUESTIONABLE: CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle), RB Bruce Miller (knee), CB Carlos Rogers (knee), WR Kyle Williams (concussion), LB Patrick Willis (hamstring). RAMS: DOUBTFUL: QB Sam Bradford (ankle), QB A.J. Feeley (right thumb). QUESTIONABLE: DE Chris Long (ankle). PROBABLE: CB Josh Gordy (abdomen), RB Jerious Norwood (illness), LB Brady Poppinga (illness).

WASHINGTON REDSKINS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — REDSKINS: QUESTIONABLE: T Jammal Brown (hip), RB Roy Helu (toe, knee). PROBABLE: DE Adam Carriker (chest), LB London Fletcher (ankle), S DeJon Gomes (knee), WR Niles Paul (shoulder), P Sav Rocca (left ankle), WR Donte’ Stallworth (ankle). EAGLES: OUT: CB Asante Samuel (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: RB LeSean McCoy (ankle). PROBABLE: G Todd Herremans (ankle), DT Trevor Laws (knee).

TENNESSEE TITANS at HOUSTON TEXANS — TITANS: DOUBTFUL: DE Jason Jones (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: TE Daniel Graham (illness), WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle), RB Chris Johnson (ankle), LB Gerald McRath (knee, ankle), DT Shaun Smith (knee).

TEXANS: OUT: G Mike Brisiel (ankle), CB Sherrick McManis (ankle), S Troy Nolan (ankle). PROBABLE: CB Jason Allen (thumb), NT Shaun Cody (knee), TE Owen Daniels (knee), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), RB Arian Foster (knee), WR Andre Johnson (hamstring), WR Bryant Johnson (thigh), WR Jeff Maehl (hamstring), NT Earl Mitchell (knee), C Chris Myers (knee), T Derek Newton (knee), T Eric Winston (calf), QB T.J. Yates (right shoulder).

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at DENVER BRONCOS — CHIEFS: OUT: RB Jackie Battle (foot). DOUBTFUL: S Jon McGraw (ankle). PROBABLE: WR Jeremy Horne (illness). BRONCOS: DOUBTFUL: S Brian Dawkins (neck). PROBABLE: S David Bruton (Achilles), S Quinton Carter (hip), CB Chris Harris (neck), LB Von Miller (thumb).

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS at OAKLAND RAIDERS — CHARGERS: OUT: LB Travis LaBoy (knee). QUESTIONABLE: RB Ryan Mathews (calf). PROBABLE: LB Andrew Gachkar (hamstring), T Jared Gaither (ankle), TE Antonio Gates (not injury related), WR Vincent Jackson (groin), LB Shaun Phillips (back), RB Mike Tolbert (hamstring). RAIDERS: OUT: QB Jason Campbell (collarbone), DT John Henderson (knee), RB Darren McFadden (foot). QUESTIONABLE: WR Jacoby Ford (foot), S Michael Huff (hamstring), RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring).

PROBABLE: WR Louis Murphy (groin), DT Richard Seymour (illness), CB DeMarcus Van Dyke (concussion).

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at ARIZONA CARDINALS — SEAHAWKS: QUESTIONABLE: T Breno Giacomini (abdominal), DE Anthony Hargrove (calf). PROBABLE: CB Kennard Cox (hamstring), LB David Hawthorne (knee), QB Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral), S Jeron Johnson (illness), DT Clinton McDonald (concussion), WR Ben Obomanu (knee), LB Malcolm Smith (concussion).

CARDINALS: OUT: T Brandon Keith (ankle).

QUESTIONABLE: S Rashad Johnson (knee), QB Kevin Kolb (head), CB Patrick Peterson (Achilles), S Kerry Rhodes (ankle), RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring), RB Beanie Wells (knee). PROBABLE: CB Michael Adams (shoulder), S Sean Considine (foot).

NFL Playoff Scenarios

Week 17 AFC CLINCHED: New England-East Division and first-round bye; Houston-South Division; Baltimore and Pittsburgh-wild-card spots.

NEW ENGLAND — Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: Win or tie OR Baltimore loss or tie AND Pittsburgh loss or tie BALTIMORE — Clinches AFC North Division and firstround bye with: Win OR Tie AND Pittsburgh loss or tie OR Pittsburgh loss — Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: Win AND New England loss PITTSBURGH — Clinches AFC North Division and firstround bye with: Win AND Baltimore loss or tie OR Tie AND Baltimore loss OR — Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: Win AND Baltimore loss or tie AND New England loss DENVER — Clinches AFC West Division with: Win OR Tie AND Oakland loss or tie OR Oakland loss OAKLAND — Clinches AFC West Division with: Win AND Denver loss or tie OR Tie AND Denver loss — Clinches wild-card spot with: Win AND Cincinnati loss AND Tennessee loss or tie OR Win AND Cincinnati loss AND N.Y. Jets win CINCINNATI — Clinches wild-card spot with: Win or tie N.Y. Jets loss or tie AND Oakland loss or tie N.Y. Jets loss or tie AND Denver loss or tie N.Y. JETS — Clinch wild-card spot with: Win AND Cincinnati loss AND Tennessee loss or tie AND Oakland loss or tie Win AND Cincinnati loss AND Tennessee loss or tie AND Denver loss or tie TENNESSEE — Clinches wild-card spot with: Win AND Cincinnati loss AND N.Y. Jets win AND Oakland loss or tie Win AND Cincinnati loss AND N.Y. Jets win AND Denver loss or tie Win AND Cincinnati loss AND N.Y. Jets loss or tie AND Oakland win AND Denver win NFC CLINCHED: Green Bay-North Division and home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs; New Orleans-South Division; San Francisco-West Division; Atlantaand Detroit-wild-card spots.

SAN FRANCISCO — Clinches first-round bye with: Win OR New Orleans loss OR Tie AND New Orleans tie NEW ORLEANS — Clinches first-round bye with: Win and San Francisco loss or tie OR Tie and San Francisco loss N.Y. GIANTS — Clinch NFC East Division with: Win or tie DALLAS — Clinches NFC East Division with: Win

NFL Calendar

Jan. 1 — Regular season ends.

Jan. 7-8 — Wild-card playoffs.

Jan. 14-15 — Divisional playoffs.

Jan. 22 — Conference championships.

Jan. 29 — Pro Bowl, Honolulu.

Feb. 5 — Super Bowl, Indianapolis.

Feb. 22-28 — NFL combine, Indianapolis.

Big 12 Men

Conf. Overall W L W L Baylor 0 0 13 0 Missouri 0 0 13 0 Kansas State 0 0 10 1 Oklahoma 0 0 9 2 Kansas 0 0 9 3 Texas 0 0 9 3 Iowa State 0 0 9 3 Texas A&M 0 0 9 3 Oklahoma State 0 0 7 5 Texas Tech 0 0 7 5 Friday’s Games Missouri 75, Old Dominion 68 Texas Tech 62, Southeastern Louisiana 54 Today’s Games North Dakota at Kansas, 3 p.m.

Virginia Tech at Oklahoma State, 11 a.m.

Mississippi Valley State at Iowa State, noon Howard at Kansas State, 1 p.m.

Rice at Texas, 1 p.m.

Northwestern State at Oklahoma, 2 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 2 Texas A&M at Baylor, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 3 Oklahoma at Missouri, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4 Kansas State at Kansas, 7 p.m.

Texas Tech at Oklahoma State, 7 p.m.

Texas at Iowa State, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 7 Kansas at Oklahoma, 1 p.m.

Baylor at Texas Tech, 12:30 p.m.

Missouri at Kansas State, 12:30 p.m.

Iowa State at Texas A&M, 3 p.m.

Oklahoma State at Texas, 6 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 9 Oklahoma at Oklahoma State, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 Baylor at Kansas State, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 Kansas at Texas Tech, 8 p.m.

Missouri at Iowa State, 7 p.m.

Texas A&M at Texas, 8 p.m.

Big 12 Women

Conf.

L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Overall W L 13 0 12 0 11 1 10 1 8 1 10 2 9 2 9 2 9 3 8 3

W Baylor 0 Texas Tech 0 Kansas 0 Missouri 0 Oklahoma State 0 Texas 0 Texas A&M 0 Iowa State 0 Kansas State 0 Oklahoma 0 Friday’s Games Baylor 93, Mississippi Valley State 55 Texas A&M 72, McNeese State 62 Missouri 66, Sam Houston State 48 Iowa State 65, Buffalo 45 Texas Tech 58, San Diego 57 Long Island 64, Oklahoma State 63 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Kansas at Texas, 8 p.m.

Texas A&M at Kansas State, 5:30 p.m.

Missouri at Baylor, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma State at Texas Tech, 7 p.m.

Iowa State at Oklahoma, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 7 Kansas State at Kansas, 7 p.m.

Texas at Oklahoma State, 2 p.m.

Texas Tech at Missouri, 4 p.m.

Baylor at Iowa State, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 8 Oklahoma at Texas A&M, 2 p.m.

Kansas Men

Exhibition Pittsburg State, W 84-55 Fort Hays State (exhibition), W 101-52 Regular season Towson (first-round Maui Invitational), W 100-54 (1-0) Kentucky in New York (Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden), L 65-75 (1-1).

Georgetown (Maui Invitational), W 67-63 (2-1) UCLA (Maui Invitational), W 72-56 (3-1) Duke (Maui Invitational), L 61-68 (3-2) Florida Atlantic, W 77-54 (4-2) South Florida, W 70-42 (5-2) Long Beach State, W 88-80 (6-2) Ohio State, W 78-67 (7-2) Davidson, (M&I Bank Kansas City Shootout), L 74-80 (7-3) USC, W 63-47 (8-3) Howard, W 89-34 (9-3) Today — North Dakota, 3 p.m., ESPNU. Jan. 4 — Kansas State, 7 p.m., Big 12 network.

Jan. 7 — at Oklahoma, 1 p.m., ESPNU. Jan. 11 — at Texas Tech, 8 p.m., ESPNU. Jan. 14 — Iowa State, 3 p.m., Big 12.

Jan. 16 — Baylor, 8:30 p.m., ESPN. Jan. 21 — at Texas, 3 p.m., CBS. Jan. 23 — Texas A&M, 8 p.m., ESPN. Jan. 28 — at Iowa State, 1 p.m., ESPN/ ESPN2.

Feb. 1 — Oklahoma, 8 p.m., ESPNU. Feb. 4 — at Missouri, 8 p.m., ESPN. Feb. 8 — at Baylor, 6 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2.

Feb. 11 — Oklahoma State, 3 p.m., Big 12.

Feb. 13 — at Kansas State, 8 p.m., ESPN. Feb. 18 — Texas Tech, 7 p.m., Big 12.

Feb. 22 — at Texas A&M, 8 p.m., ESPN2.

Feb. 25 — Missouri, 3 p.m., CBS. Feb. 27 — at Oklahoma State, 8 p.m., ESPN. March 3 — Texas, 8 p.m., ESPN. March 7-10 — Big 12 championship, Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas Women

Exhibition Emporia State W, 83-61 Pittsburg State W, 68-43 Regular season Western Michigan W, 76-64 (1-0) Creighton W, 73-59 (2-0) at Wake Forest, W 74-73 (3-0) Lamar in Basketball Traveler’s, Inc. Tipoff Classic, W 90-40 (4-0) IUPUI in Basketball Traveler’s, Inc. Tipoff Classic, W 71-50 (5-0) FAU in Basketball Travelers, Inc. Tipoff Classic, W 82-63 (6-0) SMU, W 75-52 (7-0) at Alabama, L 76-80 (7-1) Wisconsin, W 73-44 (8-1) UMKC, W 77-52 (9-1) Oral Roberts, W 85-68 (10-1) Sam Houston State, W 87-59 (11-1) Jan. 4 — at Texas, 8 p.m. (Longhorn) Jan. 7 — Kansas State, 7 p.m. (Metro) Jan. 11 — Iowa State, 7 p.m. (Knology) Jan. 15 — at Missouri, 11:30 a.m. (FSN) Jan. 18 — at Oklahoma State, 7 p.m.

Jan. 21 — Texas A&M, 7 p.m. (Knology) Jan. 25 — Texas Tech, 7 p.m. (Knology) Jan. 28 — at Baylor, 7 p.m.

Jan. 31 — Oklahoma, 7 p.m. (Metro) Feb. 4 — at Texas A&M, 7 p.m.

Feb. 8 — Texas, 7 p.m. (Metro) Feb. 12 — at Kansas State, noon (FSN) Feb. 15 — at Iowa State, 7 p.m.

Feb. 18 — Missouri, 1 p.m. (Metro) Feb. 21 — at Texas Tech, 7 p.m.

Feb. 24 — Baylor, 6:30 p.m. (FSN) Feb. 29 — Oklahoma State, 7 p.m. (Metro) March 4 — at Oklakhoma, TBA March 7-10 — Big 12 championship at Kansas City, Mo.

College Men

EAST Baruch 57, Kean 53 Bentley 86, Concordia (N.Y.) 64 Bloomsburg 87, Chestnut Hill 86 Brooklyn 70, Rutgers-Camden 64 Columbia 77, Lafayette 67 Defiance 88, Lakeland 87 Gettysburg 84, Methodist 72 King’s (Pa.) 84, Pitt.-Bradford 63 LIU 84, NJIT 74 Manhattan 94, Binghamton 51 Mercer 65, Navy 56 NYU 83, Hamilton 46 Northeastern 53, Vermont 51 Penn St. Behrend 64, Rutgers-Newark 59 Philadelphia 68, Stonehill 63 Randolph-Macon 82, Farmingdale 75 Richard Stockton 59, Albright 58 Sacred Heart 77, New Hampshire 59

Seton Hall 67, West Virginia 48 St. Bonaventure 72, Niagara 70 Stony Brook 79, Rider 62 Temple 66, Delaware 63 UMass 97, CCSU 65 William Paterson 73, Purchase 50 SOUTH Auburn 78, Georgia Southern 75 Centre 69, Cabrini 67, OT Dist. of Columbia 74, Dominican (NY) 63 Duke 110, W. Michigan 70 Emory & Henry 72, Shenandoah 67 Ferrum 85, LaGrange 74 George Mason 84, Coll. of Charleston 76 Georgetown (Ky.) 91, Miami (Ohio)Middletown 76 Georgia 58, Delaware St. 51 Georgia College 92, Mars Hill 66 Kentucky St. 60, Lane 55 Kentucky Wesleyan 79, Lindsey Wilson 61 King (Tenn.) 102, Salem International 84 Lander 68, Lenoir-Rhyne 54 Miami 84, Appalachian St. 54 Missouri 75, Old Dominion 68 N. Kentucky 84, Shepherd 57 New Orleans 73, Mobile 65 North Florida 85, Palm Beach Atlantic 78 Princeton 75, Florida St. 73, 3OT Richmond 78, UNC Greensboro 58 Roanoke 81, Covenant 63 UNC Wilmington 72, Furman 61 Virginia 57, Towson 50 Virginia Union 75, SC-Aiken 69 West Florida 69, St. Augustine’s 62 MIDWEST Baldwin-Wallace 89, Alma 81 Dayton 62, Mississippi 50 Hope 70, Indiana Wesleyan 66 IUPUI 75, W. Illinois 68 Indianapolis 88, Ferris St. 71 Judson 72, Bethany Lutheran 68 Kalamazoo 85, Northland 78 Lourdes 62, Mount Vernon Nazarene 51 Monmouth (Ill.) 78, Olivet 62 Murray St. 73, E. Illinois 40 Muskingum 94, Ohio St.-Lima 66 N. Dakota St. 84, IPFW 68 Ohio 71, Kennesaw St. 63 Oral Roberts 79, South Dakota 67 S. Dakota St. 76, Oakland 64 S. Utah 91, UMKC 77 St. Joseph’s (Ind.) 87, Michigan Tech 78 Wis.-Eau Claire 90, Simpson (Iowa) 78 Wis.-La Crosse 78, St. Norbert 57 Wis.-Parkside 91, Trinity Christian 53 Wis.-Stevens Pt. 83, St. Olaf 70 Wis.-Whitewater 74, Marian (Wis.) 51 SOUTHWEST Arkansas 77, Texas Southern 49 Houston 94, Texas St. 71 Stephen F. Austin 93, Texas-Tyler 36 Texas Tech 62, SE Louisiana 54 FAR WEST Bethany (Kan.) 73, Madonna 58 CS Bakersfield 75, Pomona-Pitzer 41 Montana 79, E. Washington 71 Montana St. 86, Portland St. 73 Nebraska-Omaha 93, Coppin St. 83 TOURNAMENTS Cable Car Classic Third Place Air Force 42, E. Michigan 37 Dr Pepper Classic Championship Chattanooga 74, Utah Valley 59 Third Place Hampton 82, Longwood 79 Dubuque Holiday Tournament Third Place Rockford 70, Culver-Stockton 52 UCF Holiday Classic Stetson 71, James Madison 69, OT UCF 65, Rhode Island 54 Woodcliff Hotel and Spa Tournament Third Place Medaille 84, Westminster (Pa.) 66

College Women

EAST American U. 77, W. Michigan 52 Bentley 83, Bridgeport 66 Chestnut Hill 63, Mercy 59 Columbia 77, Bryant 74 Duke 65, Temple 54 East Stroudsburg 55, Philadelphia 53 Georgetown 77, Dartmouth 38 Howard 66, Fairleigh Dickinson 56 Manhattan 62, Sacred Heart 50 NYU 63, Brooklyn 51 Nebraska 71, Penn St. 63 Quinnipiac 54, Army 51 Richmond 71, Lehigh 49 Rutgers 75, George Washington 54 S. Connecticut 70, Dominican (NY) 32 St. Mary’s (Md.) 50, Susquehanna 47 St. Rose 69, Bloomfield 54 Ursuline 76, Penn St.-Dubois 62 SOUTH Alabama 80, Air Force 45 Bethune-Cookman 58, Kent St. 49 Campbell 62, Gardner-Webb 59 Catholic 56, Thiel 41 Clayton St. 76, Wingate 60 Cumberlands 65, Cumberland (Tenn.) 44 Dist. of Columbia 71, Mass.-Lowell 65 Florida Gulf Coast 85, Alcorn St. 38 Florida St. 60, UCF 47 Francis Marion 60, St. Augustine’s 54 Freed-Hardeman 79, Holy Names 49 Ga. Southern 75, Southern Wesleyan 40 Indiana-Southeast 81, Tenn. Wesleyan 72 Jackson St. 79, Northwestern St. 73 James Madison 77, Rhode Island 42 Kentucky St. 75, Lane 73 Lander 73, West Georgia 62 Memphis 82, Seton Hall 73 Mount Olive 71, Apprentice 47 N. Kentucky 51, Hillsdale 41 Nicholls St. 72, Southern NO 52 North Carolina 79, NC Central 42 North Georgia 73, Newberry 70, OT Notre Dame 128, Mercer 42 Purdue-Calumet 62, Trevecca Nazarene 49 UAB 51, Clemson 36 Union (Ky.) 72, Pikeville 69 William & Mary 81, Elizabeth City St. 70 William Woods 59, Campbellsville 53 MIDWEST Akron 82, Chicago St. 48 Ashland 72, Walsh 43 Concordia (Mich.) 51, Mount Vernon Nazarene 50

Denison 61, Westminster (Pa.) 40 Edinboro 78, Ohio Dominican 51 Findlay 74, Malone 49 Hanover 69, Muskingum 56 Harris-Stowe 62, Marygrove 61 Illinois St. 75, S. Illinois 51 Indiana St. 73, Evansville 54 Indianapolis 65, Ferris St. 55 Iowa 86, Northwestern 55 Michigan 70, Illinois 50 Michigan St. 63, Indiana 49 Missouri 66, Sam Houston St. 48 Ohio St. 77, Wisconsin 61 Ohio Wesleyan 65, Marietta 63 Purdue 57, Minnesota 53 Trinity (Ill.) 69, Grand View 64 Wayne (Mich.) 77, S. Indiana 58 Webster 71, St. Scholastica 58 SOUTHWEST Baylor 93, MVSU 55 Cent. Arkansas 61, Ark.-Pine Bluff 38 Lamar 73, Centenary 44 Rice 71, UTSA 46 Stephen F. Austin 66, SMU 60 Texas A&M 72, McNeese St. 62 FAR WEST New Mexico 59, New Mexico St. 58 San Diego St. 51, Penn 37 Southern Miss. 63, Idaho 62 TOURNAMENTS Catholic U. Holiday Tournament First Round Washington (Md.) 74, St. John Fisher 63 Coaches vs. Cancer Championship William Paterson 74, York (Pa.) 61 Cyclone Challenge Championship Iowa St. 65, Buffalo 45 Third Place New Hampshire 79, NJIT 71 FIU Sun & Fun Classic Championship FIU 64, Auburn 55 Third Place Albany (NY) 61, Charlotte 59 Fordham Holiday Classic Championship Coppin St. 61, Fordham 60 Third Place Navy 48, Boston U. 46 Hawk Holiday Classic Championship Villanova 49, Monmouth (NJ) 48 Third Place St. Bonaventure 58, Norfolk St. 44 Peppermill Holiday Classic Third Place Mississippi St. 68, Nevada 64 Saint Peter’s Holiday Classic Championship Binghamton 60, Dayton 50 Third Place South Florida 68, St. Peter’s 52 Washington Dental Holiday Hoops Championship Seattle 75, E. Michigan 72 Third Place Saint Louis 66, St. Francis (Pa.) 63

NBA Calendar

Feb. 6 — 10-day contracts can be signed Feb. 10 — All contracts guaranteed for remainder of the season Feb. 24-26 — All-Star game, Orlando, Fla. April 26 — Regular season ends April 27 — Rosters set for playoffs, 2 p.m.

April 28 — Playoffs begin.

April 29 — Draft early entry eligibility deadline, 10:59 p.m.

May 30 — Draft lottery June 12 — NBA Finals begin (possible move up to June 10) June 18 — Draft early entry withdrawal deadline, 4 p.m.

June 26 — Last possible date for the finals June 28 — NBA draft July 1-10 — Moratorium period July 11 — Teams may begin signing free agents.

NHL

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 36 23 9 4 50 107 77 Philadelphia 36 22 10 4 48 123 106 Pittsburgh 37 21 12 4 46 120 97 New Jersey 36 20 15 1 41 100 104 N.Y. Islanders 35 12 17 6 30 80 112 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 34 24 9 1 49 121 64 Toronto 37 18 14 5 41 116 122 Ottawa 38 18 15 5 41 117 131 Buffalo 37 17 17 3 37 98 109 Montreal 38 14 17 7 35 97 107 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 38 19 12 7 45 100 105 Winnipeg 37 18 14 5 41 101 105 Washington 36 19 15 2 40 107 107 Tampa Bay 36 16 17 3 35 99 120 Carolina 39 13 20 6 32 101 130 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 38 24 10 4 52 125 107 Detroit 37 23 13 1 47 120 84 St. Louis 37 21 11 5 47 95 82 Nashville 38 20 14 4 44 100 105 Columbus 37 10 22 5 25 91 124 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 38 24 12 2 50 128 92 Minnesota 39 21 12 6 48 93 91 Calgary 39 18 16 5 41 96 106 Colorado 39 20 18 1 41 104 113 Edmonton 36 15 18 3 33 99 100 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 34 19 11 4 42 99 83 Los Angeles 38 18 14 6 42 82 89 Dallas 36 20 15 1 41 96 105 Phoenix 38 18 16 4 40 98 101 Anaheim 36 10 20 6 26 85 120 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Friday’s Games Nashville 2, St. Louis 1, SO Washington 3, Buffalo 1 Ottawa 4, Calgary 3, OT N.Y. Rangers 4, Florida 1 Chicago 3, Detroit 2 Today’s Games Edmonton at N.Y. Islanders, noon Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 2 p.m.

Carolina at Tampa Bay, 4 p.m.

Phoenix at Minnesota, 5 p.m.

Montreal at Florida, 6 p.m.

Ottawa at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

St. Louis at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Washington at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Boston at Dallas, 7 p.m.

Colorado at Anaheim, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Calgary at Nashville, 5 p.m.

BASEBALL American League SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms with LHP George Sherrill on a one-year contract.

National League CHICAGO CUBS-Named Bill Buckner minor league hitting coach.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined Arizona DT Darnell Dockett $30,000, Washington S Reed Doughty $15,000, Houston DE J.J. Watt $15,000 and Atlanta LB Curtis Lofton $15,000 for their actions during last week’s games.

HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS — Reassigned D Ryan Button and D Marc Cantin from Providence (AHL) to Reading (ECHL).

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Assigned LW Dane Byers to Springfield (AHL).

NEW YORK RANGERS — Waived F Sean Avery.

PHOENIX COYOTES — Recalled C MarcAntoine Pouliot from Portland (AHL).

WASHINGTON CAPITALS-Recalled F Cody Eakin from Hershey (AHL).

COLLEGE SYRACUSE — Announced junior DE Chandler Jones will enter the NFL draft.

VIRGINIA — Signed football coach Mike London to a two-year contract extension.

VIRGINIA TECH — Suspended PK Tyler Weiss from the Sugar Bowl because of a curfew violation.

NFL

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Broncos’ Miller aims to stop sack slump ENGLEWOOD, COLO. (AP) — Von Miller has sparked Denver’s defense this season just as Tim Tebow has energized the Broncos’ offense.

Like Tebow, he’s fading at the finish but has a big chance to turn this around Sunday.

The outside linebacker and No. 2 overall pick in the draft looked like a lock for Defensive Rookie of the Year honors when he collected 10 1/2 sacks in his first 10 games.

Then, Miller tore ligaments in his right thumb making a big play at San Diego on Nov. 27.

He hasn’t been nearly as troublesome since, collecting just a single sack this month while San Francisco’s Aldon Smith closes in on Jevon Kearse’s rookie record of 14 1/2 sacks.

After having surgery to reattach the ligaments, Miller missed one game. Upon his return, he’s been unable to bend his thumb or wrist, both encased in a cumbersome cast, and he’s had only one sack this month and registered a single tackle in each of the last two games, both losses.

Now, Smith is making a push for top rookie honors.

Although he doesn’t possess the same array of talents that Miller does, the Niners’ situational pass-rushing terror needs just one more sack to break Kearse’s record.

Miller is torn about that.

He and Smith, who was selected seventh overall in

Jack Dempsey/AP Photo

DENVER BRONCOS OUTSIDE LINEBACKER VON MILLER CELEBRATES a sack against New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on Dec. 18 in Denver. the draft, became fast friends during the NFL lockout.

“He sees the game like I see the game and I said before the season even started that he was going to have a great year,” Miller said. “But, hopefully I can fight him off a little bit.”

Miller isn’t a big stats guy, even saying when he made the Pro Bowl this week that he was all about winning games and letting the acco-

lades take care of themselves.

But he knows this a once-ina-career opportunity.

“You only get one rookie season,” Miller said. “I definitely want to have a great game this weekend.”

He’s also rooting for Smith to break the rookie sacks record Sunday at St. Louis, where journeyman Kellen Clemens is likely to get his third straight start for the Rams.

“I talked to him last night and if it was anybody else, I’d feel sour about it,” Miller said of Smith. “But that’s my dawg and I know what type of football player he is. I know what type of guy he is. If he doesn’t get it, I’m going to be extremely disappointed in him.

“Hopefully, he’ll be able to get it. And hopefully we’ll be able to celebrate after the season. But I got one more game to separate myself from

all the other defensive rookies and I just want to go out there and play my game.”

That’s something Miller hasn’t been able to do since his injury. Before getting hurt, he was terrorizing guards, centers, tackles and quarterbacks on Sundays and bedeviling offensive coordinators the rest of the week.

Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said the cast, which won’t come off until the offseason, has affected Miller’s ability to grab and shed offensive linemen.

“There’s still some pain involved, so any time he goes to hit somebody, he feels a shock,” Allen said. “He just hasn’t been using that as much, and we’re trying to work with him as much as we can to get him to use that, so he can be a little more effective.”

With Miller slowed, teams have run roughshod over the Broncos’ nickel defense this month. Miller was even benched for the fourth quarter at Buffalo last weekend so the Broncos could use another down lineman to help stanch the bleeding.

Despite his December dive, Miller made the Pro Bowl, as did fast-charging defensive end Elvis Dumervil, who has 9 1/2 sacks over the last eight games.

The Broncos could use both of them at the top of their game Sunday when they face the Kansas City Chiefs and former teammate Kyle

Orton with a playoff berth on the line.

Pressuring Orton is imperative with the likelihood that strong safety Brian Dawkins won’t play against the Chiefs.

He’s been sorely missed by the Broncos since pinching a nerve in his neck in the third quarter of the Broncos’ 16-13 overtime victory against Chicago three weeks ago.

A 16-year veteran responsible for pre-snap defensive adjustments, Dawkins has been sidelined for all but one quarter in the last two weeks, when the Broncos have given up 40 and 41 points in losses to Buffalo and New England.

That’s way up from the 17 points on average the Broncos (8-7) allowed during a six-game winning streak that was fueled by Tebow’s play at quarterback and Dawkins’ defensive leadership.

Champ Bailey said the Broncos will have to disguise their defense against Orton, who ran the Broncos scout team against Denver’s frontline defenders for six weeks after his demotion.

“Yes, that will help, disguise and just pressure,” Bailey said.

“Pressure kills all of that.”

That’s where Miller comes in.

“I definitely want to go out there and show the world you can play with one and ahalf hands,” Miller said. “I’m not in the business of making excuses.”

Just tackles and takedowns.

Dolphins RB Bush ruled out for finale

for the third consecutive day Friday.

His absence likely means more work for rookie Daniel Thomas, although he has been nursing a knee injury, too.

In his first year with Miami, Bush showed he could handle the role of an every-down running back. He leads the team in rushing with 1,086 yards and six touchdowns. He also made 43 catches for 296 yards and one score.

BRIEFLY Raiders WR Ford hopes to return

alive. Oakland can get in either as the AFC West champion or as a wild card, though it would ALAMEDA, CALIF. — Raidneed help from other teams for ers wide receiver Jacoby that to happen.

Ford made it through a third Ford is averaging 15.3 yards straight practice without any a catch and has been one of setbacks and expects to play in the Raiders’ two deep threats Oakland’s regular-season finale along with rookie Denarius against San Diego.

Moore. Ford also doubles as That would be a big boost Oakland’s primary kick reto the Raiders, who need to turner, but coach Hue Jackson beat the Chargers on Sunday will likely keep Ford limited to to keep their playoff hopes offense on Sunday.

Texans’ Johnson to play on Sunday HOUSTON — Houston star receiver Andre Johnson will play against Tennessee on Sunday after missing the last three games because of a strained left hamstring.

Coach Gary Kubiak said Johnson will be on a play count, but wasn’t sure how many. Johnson has played only six games this season

after missing six straight with a right hamstring injury that required surgery.

Kubiak says he wants Johnson to play so he’ll be ready to contribute next weekend in Houston’s first playoff game.

The AFC South champions have lost two straight heading into Sunday’s game. While the outcome can’t change their playoff position, they hope to build momentum for the postseason.

MIAMI — Reggie Bush has been ruled out of the Miami Dolphins’ season finale Sunday against the New York Jets because of an injury to his right knee.

Bush, a 1,000-yard rusher for the first time in his sixyear career, was hurt late in last week’s loss at New England and missed practice

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ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

1000 Connecticut St. Tony Cash, pastor .......................913-772-8337 Sabbath School ............................... 9:20 a.m.

Worship Service .............................11:00 a.m.

For information call ...........................843-6383

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ST. JAMES AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

647 Maple St. P.O. Box 923 Lawrence, KS 66044-0923 Pastor Donald A. Baker ................913-758-1028 Sunday School.................................9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship........................... 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study .....................6:30 p.m.

ST. LUKE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

900 New York Street ..........................841-0847 Rev. Verdell Taylor ...........................865-1589 Sunday School ...............................10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship ............................11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study ..................... 6:30 p.m.

ANGLICAN

ST. AUGUSTINE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

2140 SW Hodges Rd., Topeka ........785-273-4619 Traditional Worship, Faith & Practice 1928 Book of Common Prayer Services ..Sunday at 10:00 a.m. & Wed. 5:30 p.m.

Father Gerald Parks... http://www.topeka-anglican.org

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

CALVARY TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Louisiana at 29th St. Terr.

Pastor Marshall Lackrone...................842-6463 Sunday Morning Worship ..................10:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Sunday School........... 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service .................... 6:30 p.m.

Monday Night New Converts Class ....... 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study ............. 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Youth Meetings................ 6:30 p.m.

CLINTON PARKWAY ASSEMBLY OF GOD

3200 Clinton Parkway ........................843-7189 Rev. Rick Burwick, Pastor SATURDAY Men’s Breakfast and Meeting .............. 8:00 a.m.

Hispanic Service ................................ 6:00 p.m.

SUNDAY AM Worship Service; Kids Count Children’s Ministry; Nursery Care ........10:00 a.m.

L.I.F.E. Classes for all ages; Nursery (Girls Ministry; Pioneer Club for boys; Jr. High class; electives for adults ........ 6:00 p.m.

THURSDAY Youth Ministries .............................. 6:30 p.m.

EUDORA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

800 Block of Main Street, Eudora ..........542-2182 Rev. Glenn H. Weld, Pastor MPV Prayer Meeting Saturday,............ 7:30 p.m.

Sunday School ............................... .9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship .............................10:30 a.m.

Youth Alive Sunday .............................. 6 p.m.

Children’s Church prior to sermon Sunday Evening Praise ...................... 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service .......................... 7:00 p.m.

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD

5th & Baker, Baldwin City ...................594-3045 Sunday School ................................ 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship ............................11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship ............................. 6:00 p.m.

Wed. Evening Worship ...................... 7:00 p.m.

WILLIAMSTOWN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

1225 Oak St., Perry, KS 66073 (located in Williamstown) Pastors Rick Burcham & Gary Pearson 785-597-5228.

Sunday School .................... ............9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship ............................10:30 a.m.

Evening Service/Youth...................... .6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Concert of Prayer ............. 6:30 p.m.

BAHA’I FAITH

LAWRENCE BAHA’I COMMUNITY

4824 Quail Crest Place Phone: (785) 843-2703 Worship Service ................. 10:00 a.m. Sundays Children’s Classes .....................1:00-3:00 p.m.

BAPTIST

AMERICAN

BLESSED BAPTIST HOPE CHURCH (ABA)

Location ............ 1115 N. 1700 Rd, Lawrence, KS Phone.................................... (785) 856-1398 Pastor.................................. Everett Ledbetter Sunday School ................................ 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship ............................10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship ............................. 6:00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study ............. 7:00 p.m.

EUDORA BAPTIST CHURCH, EUDORA

525 West 20th, PO Box 703.....542-2734 www.eudorabc.org Kevin Wood, Pastor Jeff Ingle, Associate Pastor Sunday: Sunday School ...............................9:00am Worship Service ........................... 10:15am Children’s Worship........................ 10:15am Small Groups ....................... Various Times Wednesday ...................................10:30 a.m.

Awana(ages 4-12......................... 6:30 p.m.

Youth ....................................... 6:30 p.m.

Adult Prayer ............................... 6:30 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (ABC)

1330 Kasold Drive.............................843-0020 Rev. Matthew Sturtevant, Senior Pastor Patrick Landau, Pastorial Assistant Sunday Schedule: -Sunday school, 9:30 a.m., Worship at 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. www.firstbaptistlawrence.com e-mail: office@firstbaptistlawrence.com

LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST TEMPLE

6th & Baker, Baldwin, Ks. .............785-594-4104 Richard & Denise Austin ............... Pastor & wife Sunday Worship .......................................10:30 a.m.

Bluegrass Music Celebration.........5:00-6:00 p.m.

Adult Bible Study .......................7:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday Teen Bible Study .......................7:00-8:00 p.m.

Adult Bible Study .......................7:00-8:00 p.m.

Every last Sunday: Potluck meal after morning worship.

Every 3rd Tuesday: Women’s Group ...... 7:00 p.m.

Handicap Accessible. Nursery Available.

B.B.F.I.

LAWRENCE BAPTIST TEMPLE

3201 West 31st Street ........................841-1756 Rev. Gary L. Myer, Pastor ...................842-6107 Sunday School & Worship .................10:00 a.m.

Evening Services ........................... ..6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Worship ....... .......7:30 p.m.

Nursery available

HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH

1781 E. 800 Rd. Rev. Scott Hanks ..............................887-2200 Sunday School ............................... .9:30 a.m.

Worship Services............................10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship .......................... ...6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service ...................... ....7:00 p.m.

Services also available in Spanish.

LAWRENCE LIFE FELLOWSHIP

911 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS 66044 Gabriel Alvarado, Pastor.....................838-9093 www.lawrencelifefellowship.org Ministry Training ............................. 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service .............................10:30 a.m.

REGULAR BAPTIST

FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

710 Locust St. Lawrence, KS 66044 (785) 331-2299 We Welcome You to Our Services Sunday School .................................. 9:45 am Morning Worship ..............................11:00 am Sunday Evening .............................. ..6:30 pm Wednesday Prayer ............................. 7:00 pm Pastor Stephen V. Skea .............. (785) 242-6531

NATIONAL BAPTIST USA INC. FIRST REGULAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

1646 Vermont ..................................843-5811 Pastor, Rev. Rickey D. Rambo Sunday School ............................... .9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship ............................11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer & Study ................ 7:30 p.m.

NINTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

847 Ohio Street ................................843-5828 Pastor Delmar A. White ......................843-5828 Christian Outreach Center ............. (785) 843-6472 ................................................. fax 843-6481 Sunday Morning Worship ............................. 7:45 a.m.

Sunday School ................................ 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship ............................10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Midweek Prayer Service & Bible Study 11:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Transportation available, contact Outreach Center

RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

“A place where Real People care about Real Issues” Worship location: 5150 Clinton Pkwy.

Lawrence, KS 66047 Ron Channell, pastor .........................843-3325 Sunday School/Bible Studies............... 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service ...................11:00 a.m.

Website ..............www.realpeoplerealissues.org

NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

Lawrence Hampton Inn Jerry Porter, pastor ...........................331-4673 Sunday School ................................ 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service .............................10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship ................... 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Service ............... 7:00 p.m.

CORNERSTONE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

802 West 22nd Terrace ......................843-0442 Sunday School ............................... .9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship ..................10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service .................... 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Service ....... ........6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Children and Youth Activities ................................... 6:30 p.m.

INDIAN AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH

146 Indian Ave. ................................841-7355 Elders: John Gaskin, Hubert White, John Morris Sunday School ...............................10:00 a.m.

Worship ......................... 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday Activities........................ 6:30 p.m.

FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH, LAWRENCE

4300 West Sixth St. ...........................843-8167 .....................................www.fsbcfamily.com Sunday Traditional Worship...................... 8:30 a.m.

Bible Study for all ages ................. 9:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship.................10:45 a.m.

Children’s Worship......................10:45 a.m. (except for 1st Sunday of month) Wednesday: Adult Prayer Time ........................ 6:00 p.m.

Youth ....................................... 6:00 p.m.

Children’s Programs (ages 4-12)...... 6:30 p.m.

Adult Bible Study ......................... 6:30 p.m.

Traditional Choir.......................... 6:30 p.m.

Worship Team Choir ..................... 7:00 p.m.

FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH, EUDORA

1103 Main ......................................542-2734 Kevin Wood, Pastor Jeff Ingle, Youth Pastor Men’s Breakfast (1st Sat. of Month) ...... 8:00 a.m.

Sunday School ................................ 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship .............................10:15 a.m.

Sunday Evening Prayer Time/Various Studies ................................................... 6:30 p.m.

AWANA – (Children Kindergarten to 6th grade) ............................... Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Students Night Out Together (SNOT) ................. ............................3rd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting ........... Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Youth Night, Nottingham Elementary Gym ................................................... 6:30 p.m.

Women’s Fellowship Dinner Out ...................... ............................. 3rd Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery .................Fridays at 8 p.m. www.eudorabc.org

BIBLE

LAWRENCE BIBLE CHAPEL

505 Monterey Way John R. Scollon, correspondent ............841-5271 Prayer Meeting ............................... 9:00 a.m.

Lord’s Supper ................................. 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School ...............................11:00 a.m.

Family Bible Hour ...........................11:55 a.m.

Wednesday Night Fellowship .............. 6:15 p.m.

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH

906 N 1464 Road ..............................843-3239 (Just South of the 1500 Road Exit on K-10 West) Sunday Worship .............................10:30 a.m.

A variety of weekly small groups are available! www.community-bible.org

VICTORY BIBLE CHURCH

1942 Massachusetts ..........................841-3437 Leo Barbee, Jr., Sr. Pastor..................841-3437 Sunday Worship .............................10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church – Nursery Wednesday Night Bible Study ................. 7 p.m.

Classes for adults and youth. Child care provided.

CATHOLIC

BYZANTINE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF LAWRENCE

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST USA/ CANADA FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

1000 Kentucky Street, 785-843-0679 www.fcclawrence.org office@fcclawrence.org David Rivers, Senior Pastor Tiffany Lemons, Youth Pastor Katie Rivers, Children’s Ministry Director Sunday Worship Services Traditional & Children’s Church..............9:00 am Sunday School.........................10:10-10:50 am Contemporary & Children’s Church........11:00 am Senior High Youth Group................6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday Programs Middle School Youth Group............6:00-8:00 pm Thursday Programs 2nd Thurs/month-JOY (Just Older Youth)11:30 am 3rd Thurs/month-Open Food Pantry 2-4 pm

CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH

6001 Bob Billings Parkway Fr. Mick Mulvany, Pastor ....................843-6286 Saturday Mass ............................... .4:00 p.m.

Sunday Masses ...................... 8:30, 10:00 a.m.

Reconciliation.......3:15 p.m. Saturday or by appt.

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Since 1859

1234 Kentucky Street www.saint-johns.net churchoffice@saint-johns.net Fr. John Schmeidler, Priest ................ 843-0109 Daily Mass Schedule Mon-Fri.........................................7:30 a.m.

Saturday ...........................................8 a.m.

Vermont Towers Mass....4th Thur of month at 1:30 p.m.

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturdays ......................................4:30 p.m.

Sundays .....7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5 p.m. (Sept-May) En Español .........................................1 p.m.

Reconciliation... Sat 3-4 p.m. and by appointment Sunday RE & Adult Ed .......................9:30 a.m.

Adoration Thursdays ...........................8 a.m. to Midnight Fridays ................ 8 a.m. to Saturday 7:45 a.m.

ST. LAWRENCE CATHOLIC CENTER

1631 Crescent Road ..........................843-0357 www.st-lawrence.org Rev. Dr. Steven Beseau, Director Academic Year Mass Schedule Monday – Thursday .......................... 5:15 p.m.

Friday ..........................................12:10 p.m. at Danforth Chapel on the KU Campus Mon - Fri ..............................................4:30 Saturday ....................................... 4:00 p.m.

Sunday ........................ 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., ..................................... 5:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m.

Reconciliation times: Monday – Thursday .......................... 4:30 p.m.

Saturday ....................................... 2:45 p.m.

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, EUDORA Rectory, 311 E. 9th............................542-2788 Rev. Patric Riley Religious Education classes: Wednesdays (Sept. - May) ............ K-8 6:00 p.m. .............................................9-12 7:15 p.m.

Saturday evening Mass .................... .5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass ................................ .9:30 a.m.

Confessions: Saturday.............. .4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

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CHARISMATIC

FAMILY OF FAITH EUDORA 2295 N 1300 Rd., Eudora ....................542-3353 Rev. Phillip Scott, Pastor ....................542-3713 Sunday Worship .............................10:30 a.m.

Heirs of Faith Children’s Church..........11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Evening, One Way Youth ........ 7 p.m.

LAWRENCE CHRISTIAN CENTER

Meeting at 416 Lincoln in North Lawrence Daniel Nicholson, Pastor....................842-4926 Sunday Worship .............................10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Family Night ................... 7:00 p.m.

MUSTARD SEED CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

700 Wakarusa Drive ..........................841-5685 Pieter Willems, Pastor .......................841-5685 Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship Sunday Services ............................10:00 a.m.

Classes for all ages ................... 9:00-9:45 a.m.

Wed. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group ........ 7:00 p.m.

No Active On-Campus Group currently Discipleship Class Sundays ................ 5:00 p.m.

CHRISTIAN

LAWRENCE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2321 Peterson Rd. ............................843-1729 2 blocks west of Hallmark Cards Steve Koberlein, Senior Pastor Barry Watts, Associate Pastor Sandy Biggerstaff, Music Director Worship ........................................ 8:15 a.m.

Sunday School/Bible Studies............... 9:30 a.m.

Worship .......................................10:30 a.m.

Youth Group ....................................... 6 p.m.

Midweek Bible Studies, call for information

NORTH LAWRENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

647 Elm Street Rod Hinkle, Minister Sunday Services: Sunday School for all ages ........10:00-11:00 a.m.

Children’s Church and Nursery .... 11 a.m. to noon Worship and Communion Services ...................................10:55 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

201 N. Michigan .........................785-838-9795 www.lawrencecoc.com Elders: Tom Griffin ...............................785-594-2895 Calvin Spencer...........................785-843-8979 Evangelist: Steve Wright .............................785-230-1700 Sunday Bible Study .........................10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship .............11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Thursday Bible Study ........................ 7:00 p.m.

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Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cafe 707 W. 23rd St. • 832-0550

Chaney Incorporated 930 E. 27th St. • 843-1691

Community Mercantile 901 Iowa • 843-8544

Crown Automotive 3400 S. Iowa • 843-7700

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

LONE STAR CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

CHURCH OF GOD CHURCH OF GOD

851 Elm .........................................842-7578 P.O. Box 442519, Lawrence, KS 66044 F.D. Galloway, Pastor ........................841-4719 Sunday School ................................ 9:00 a.m.

Morning Worship ............................10:30 a.m.

BRIDGEPOINTE@COMMUNITYCHURCH

Louisiana & 29th St. Terr. ...................843-9565 Dennis Carnahan, Pastor Sunday Worship .............................10:45 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday .........10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

CALVARY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

646 Alabama ...................................749-0951 P.O. Box 442231 Rev. William A. Dulin ........................843-8913 Sunday School ...............................10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship .............................12:15 p.m.

Tuesday Bible Study ......................... 7:00 p.m.

Thursday Evening Worship ................. 7:00 p.m.

MT. SINAI CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

109 W. 9th (9th & Main), Ottawa, KS Pastor Charles Andrews................785-242-1619 Sunday School ...............................10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship .............................11:00 a.m.

Monday evening Prayer Service........... 7:00 p.m.

PRAISE TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

315 E. 7th St. 66044 ..........................749-0985 Paul Winn, Jr., Pastor Sunday School ............................... 10:00 am.

Sunday Worship ............................ 11:30 a.m.

Bible Studies– Sunday ......................................... 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday .................................... 7:00 p.m.

Friday ........................................... 7:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD

CHURCH OF GOD (HOLINESS)

724 N. 4th Perry Michelson, Pastor, 785-842-9923 Sunday School ............................... .9:45 a.m.

Worship Service .............................10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service .................... 7:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting (Wednesday) .............. 7:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD (HOLINESS)

23rd & Anderson Road .......................841-7577 Jesse Hunter, Pastor .........................843-8365 Sunday School ................................ 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Day Service.........................10:00 a.m.

COMMUNITY

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

Contemporary, Evangelical 619 Vermont....................................832-1845 Website: www.newlifelawrence.com Email: office@newlifelawrence.com Paul Gray, Senior Pastor Discovery Service & Children’s Church ... 10:00 a.m.

A nursery is available for both services.

Other ministries: youth groups, small groups, Bible studies, college ministry, Christian concerts, community projects. Call the church for more information.

New Hope Medical Clinic open Wednesdays 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

1900 University Drive.........................843-8427 Pastor Elder Nancy Zahniser ................887-6248 Church School................................. 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service .............................10:00 a.m.

We proclaim Jesus Christ and promote relational ministries of acceptance, love and support through small groups and celebration.

Communion Service-The first Sunday of each month.

Priesthood meetings-Held the first Sunday of each month from 8-8:45 a.m.

Tuesday schedule: Bible study class meets each week from 10-11 a.m. Classes are free and open to all who care to participate.

Wednesday schedule: Prayer services - Held the last Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

LAWRENCE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST

Meets each week at 711 W. 23rd St. in the Malls shopping center at 10:00 am.

Marilyn Binns, pastor.........................766-2924 Communion service--the first Sunday of each month.

We proclaim Jesus Christ and promote relational ministries of acceptance, love and support through small groups and celebration.

EASTERN ORTHODOX

SAINTS PETER & PAUL ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2516 SW Huntoon, Topeka (3 blocks west of Huntoon & MacVicar) Rev. Fr. Joseph Longofono..................354-7718 Sunday Orthros ................................... 9 a.m.

Sunday Divine Liturgy ......................... 10 a.m.

Saturday Great Vespers ..................... 5:45 p.m.

SAINT NICHOLAS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Orthodox Church in America - Midwest) Rev. Timothy Sawchak 846 Illinois, Suite A, Lawrence Sunday Hours/Confession..................10:10 a.m.

Sunday Divine Liturgy ......................10:30 a.m.

Saturday Great Vespers ..................... 5:30 p.m.

Additional weekly services and exceptions to the schedule above are found at our website www. saintnicholasmyra.blogspot.com or call 749-9280

Dillons Food Stores

Bryant Collision Repair

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

American Dream Realty, LLC Conference Management Services 1505 Kasold Dr., Lawrence • 785-841-8194

1263 N. 1100 Road .....................785-842-3339 Email: ufloffice@sunflower.com Web site: http://uufl.net (take Highway 59 two miles south of 31st & Iowa, turn west on North 1100 Rd., then one-third of a mile) Spiritual Celebration................. 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Program .............................. 11:00-12:00 noon This schedule varies from time to time. Please visit our website for the latest information.

Topics and offerings vary for services & programs.

Please contact the office for information..

The Fellowship is a welcoming congregation.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Dale & Ron’s Auto Service

ASK Associates, Inc.

THE UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP OF LAWRENCE

(8 mi. S. of Lawrence, County Rd. 1055) Darrick Shepherd, Minister............785-594-3648 Bible School ..................................10:00 a.m.

Worship Services............10:50 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study ..................... 7:00 p.m.

Action Plumbing

4104 West 6th St. • 856-4663

UNITARIAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST at Vinland

630 Connecticut • 785-842-2108

Drop Zone Extreme Sports 811 E 23rd St, Suite E • 841-1884

EPISCOPAL

RIVER HEIGHTS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL 5700 W. 6th St. (.8 mile west of Wakarusa) 785-865-5777 Rev. Matt Zimmerman Morning Service .............................. 8:00 a.m.

Contemporary Service...........................10:00 a.m.

Contemplative Prayer Service.....................5:00 p.m.

(Children’s Program at 5:30p.m.)

Our mission is to share the greatest gift, a relationship with God through Jesus Christ!

For complete small group schedule call ..865-5777 website: saintmargaret.org email:margaret@saintmargaret.org

TRINITY EPISCOPAL

1011 Vermont Street..........................843-6166 Office & Chapel address: 1027 Vermont Street email: office@trinitylawrence.org www.trinitylawrence.org The Rev. Rob Baldwin Holy Eucharist Rite I ..........................8:00a.m.

Holy Eucharist Rite II ....................... 10:30a.m.

Adult Christian Education ....................9:30a.m.

Solemn High Mass followed by supper ...... 6 p.m.

Children’s Christian Education, age 3 through kindergarten ............................... 10:30a.m.

Kid’s Sunday Adventures: Kindergarten through 3rd grade meets at 10:30a.m.

Grade School Youth Group- Grades 3 through 5 meets twice each month on Sunday from Noon to 2:00 PM for a meal and a message.

Junior Youth Group - Grades 6th to 8th - meets twice each month on Sunday from Noon to 2:00 PM for a meal and a message.

Monday-Wednesday: Morning Prayer in Chapel ................9:00a.m.

Wednesday: Evening Prayer at 6:15 PM in the Parish Hall followed by supper.

Second Thursday each month: Evening Prayer: 6:00 PM at Presbyterian Manor,1429 Kasold Drive Worship Service, 10:00 AM in Town Hall meeting room at Brandon Woods at Alvamar, 1501 Inverness Drive (Nursery opens at 9:00a.m. on Sunday)

EVANGELICAL FREE CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH

1100 Kasold Drive.............................842-7600 www.1inchrist.org *Dr. Jeff Barclay........................... Lead Pastor *Steve Higgenbotham ...................................

Worship and Technology DirectorFellowship Opportunities Sunday Worship ............................ 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Church ...........................10:30 a.m.

24/7 Youth Group Wednesday ............. 6:30 p.m.

Men’s Bible Study Saturday ....................................... 7:30 a.m.

FREE METHODIST

LAWRENCE FREE METHODIST CHURCH

31st & Lawrence Ave. ................ (785) 842-2343 Website: www.lfmchurch.org Worship Services: ...........9:00 a.m. & 10:35 a.m.

Infants through Grade 4 programs .9:00 a.m. & 10:35 a.m.

Club 56 for Grades 5 & 6 ...................10:35 a.m.

Student Ministries Grades 7-12 ...........10:35 a.m.

FRIENDS

HESPER FRIENDS CHURCH

2 mi. S, 1 1/2 mi. east of Eudora Rev. Darin Kearns, Pastor ...................542-2625 Sunday School ................................ 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship .............................10:30 a.m.

LAWRENCE CHURCH

EVANGELICAL

FRIENDS

Sunday Morning Service ...................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study ............ .........6:00 p.m.

Study of the book of Daniel Pastor Cloyce E. Thornton ..................843-3149 All are welcome.

Email: thornton@sunflower.com Website: www.efcmaym.org

OREAD FRIENDS MEETING (QUAKER)

1146 Oregon, 66044 Nathan Pettengill, Clerk..................... 842-1129 Anne Haehl, Recording Clerk .............. 842-7708 First Day School for Children..............10:00 a.m.

First Day Meeting for Silent Worship ....10:00 a.m.

INDEPENDENT

COUNTRY COMMUNITY CHURCH

878 Locust, Lawrence, KS 66044 Sunday School ................................ 9:00 a.m.

Worship .......................................10:30 a.m.

John Hart, Pastor (913) 205-8304

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH OF TONGANOXIE

24-40 Hwy., Tonganoxie, KS 66086 Sunday School ...............................10:00 a.m.

Worship Service .............................11:00 a.m.

Evening Service............................... 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study ......... 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday Awana Clubs ................... 6:30 p.m.

LIVING WATER CHURCH

Sundays at 10:00 a.m. For meeting place and more information, call 841-2647. Hugh and Mary Ellen Wentz, Pastors. www.livingwaterlawrence.org

ISLAM

ISLAMIC CENTER OF LAWRENCE

1917 Naismith Dr., Moussa Elbayoumy, director Mosque......................................749-1638 Home ........................................842-3911 Main Prayer ......................... Friday, 1:30 p.m.

Daily Prayers ..............Evenings (Contact Center)

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

SOUTHERN HILLS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

1802 E. 19th, Lawrence, KS Bible Discourse.......................Sunday 1:30 PM Watchtower Study....................Sunday 2:05 PM Congregation Biible Study........Thursday 7:30 PM Theocratic Ministry School........Thursday 8:00PM Service Meeting....................Thursday 8:35 PM For more information call 843-8765

1802 East 19th Street Bible Discourse......................Sunday 10:00 AM Watchtower Study...................Sunday 10;35 AM Congregation Bible Study..........Tuesday 7:30 PM Theocratic Ministry School........Tuesday 8:00 PM Service Meeting.....................Tuesday 8:35 PM For more information call 843-8765

JEWISH

LAWRENCE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, SYNAGOGUE

917 Highland Drive ...........................841-7636 Friday Evening Services..................... 7:45 p.m.

Religious School ................. Sunday - 9:30 a.m. ljcc@sunflower.com,http://www.lawrencejcc.org

CHABAD CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE

“Where Judaism Comes Alive” Rabbi Zalman and Nechama Tiechtel 1203 W. 19th St., Lawrence, KS 66046 785-832-TORAH (8672) Visit www.jewishku.com for current events, classes and programs.

L.D.S.

3615 West 10th Street Law. 1st Ward, Bishop Peter Steimle.....865-3735 Sacrament Meeting.............................11 a.m.

Law. 2nd Ward, Bishop Jeff Felmlee......832-9846 Sacrament Meeting...............................9 a.m.

Wakarusa Valley Ward Bishop G.R. Gordon-Ross..............842-1283 Sacrament Meeting............................1:30 pm.

Lawrence University Ward.........1629 W. 19th St. Bishop Vernon Schindler.................841-7549 Sacrament Meeting.............................11 a.m.

LUTHERAN—ELCA

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN, ELCA 2211 Inverness Dr. (Corner of Clinton Pkwy) “Where Everyone is Welcome” Phone............................................843-3014 Website: www.gslc-lawrence.org Pastor, Ted Mosher Sunday Schedule: Sunday School ................................ 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship ............................ 9:30 a.m.

Worship .......................................10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Schedule: Confirmation .................................. 6:30 p.m.

FROG’s (1-6th grade) ........................ 6:00 p.m.

Thursdays Choir Rehearsal .............................. 7:00 p.m.

Congregational Council meets the second Tuesday of every month.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

1245 New Hampshire.........................843-4150 www.tlclawrence.org The Rev. Dr. Gary Teske ................. Lead Pastor The Rev. Jennifer Renema ........ Associate Pastor Sunday worship................... 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Education hour ............................... .9:45 a.m.

Senior High Hang Night .......... Sunday, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 11:00 a.m. worship broadcast live on KLWN 1320 AM. Nursery provided for services and Sunday School Tuesday: Bell Choir .................................. 5:30 p.m.

Trinity Adult Choir ........................ 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Children’s Choirs ......................... 4:30 p.m.

Holy Eucharist............................. 6:30 p.m.

Women’s monthly Bible study………..3rd Wednesday ..................................... 1:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Quilting Workday ..................... 2nd Wednesday ............................................ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

“A Stephen Ministry congregation”

LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH & UNIVERSITY STUDENT CENTER

2104 Bob Billings Parkway ..................843-0620 Check website for information & details www.immanuel-lawrence.com Parish Pastor Randall Weinkauf Worship with Holy Communion .. 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship ......................9:30-9:45 a.m.

Sunday School & Christian Ed.....9:45-10:45 a.m.

Lutheran Student Fellowship Campus Org., Thursday 8:00 p.m.

Sunday School & Bible Classes ........... 9:45 a.m.

(Nursery Available) (Wheelchair Accessible) Ministry to the Blind Outreach Community Group .......... meets 3rd Friday each month at 5:30 p.m.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH - MISSOURI SYNOD

2700 Lawrence Ave ...........................843-8181 Robert Leiste, Pastor Fall Worship: Sunday Worship .............8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School ................................ 9:45 a.m.

Adult Bible Study Sunday ................... 9:45 a.m.

Wednesday Worship......................... 7:00 p.m.

MENNONITE

PEACE MENNONITE CHURCH

615 Lincoln St..................................841-8614 Joanna Harader, Pastor Sunday Worship .............................10:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School (Fall Through Spring) ............................................... 9:30 a.m.

Childcare available during worship. peacemennonite@gmail.com http://peace.ks.us.mennonite.net/Home

NAZARENE

At Forest View Ministries 1470 N. 1000 Rd. .............................843-3940 Fax: 785-842-4689. www.forestview.org Robert Giffin, Lead Pastor Amy Giffin, Children’s ministries Robby Giffin, youth & family pastor Sunday Education Classes (all ages) ..... 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Celebration ..............10:15 a.m.

1115 Massachusetts • www.fuzzystacoshop.com

Great Harvest Bread Co.

807 Vermont • Downtown Lawrence • 785-749-2227

Hillcrest Wrecker

3200 Franklin Park Circle • 785-843-0052

India Palace

Authentic Indian Cuisine 129 E. 10th, Lawrence • 331-4300

Jack Ellena Honda

1020 Kasold ....................................925-0433 Pastor, Harold Berciunas Saturday Service ............................. 6:00 p.m.

NONDENOMINATIONAL FAMILY CHURCH OF LAWRENCE

5150 CLINTON PARKWAY, LAWRENCE, KS 66047

(785)843-3325

“A place where Real People care about Real Issues” Ron Channell & Vicki Channel, pastors Sunday Worship Service .......... 8:45 &11:00 a.m.

Sunday School classes for everyone ....10:00 a.m.

Sunday night prayer service................ 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday night “Refuge” youth group ......7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday night “Woman of Worship”.....Bible study 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday night Men’s Bible study Group ................7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday night Children’s Bible study group ...........7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Nursery provided for all but 8:45 Sunday service Website ..............................www.fclhome.org 1103 Main St., Eudora Ks. ............785-542-3720 Pastor: Harry Patterson Services .......Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Wed 7:00 p.m.

EASTLAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH

2734 Louisiana St (South Jr. High) Sundays ........................9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. www.eastlakelawrence.com

MORNING STAR CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Meeting Location: 998 N. 1771 Rd. (North of 6th Street on Queens Road) Full Gospel, Evangelical John McDermott, Pastor .....................749-0023 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 266, Lawrence, KS 66044 Sunday Worship ... 10 a.m., One Service until 8/9.

Children’s Church & Nursery 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m..

Midwest Student Ministries, meets Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in The Burge Union.

Website: www.msclawrence.com Email: info@msclawrence.com

MCH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CENTER

2518 Ridge Court ........................785-727-0233 Will Spann, D. Min. Meeting: 10:30 a.m. every Sunday (In United Way)

NEW HOPE FELLOWSHIP

www.newhopelawrence.com 15th& Kasold..................................331-HOPE Darrell Brazell, Pastor Sunday Worship Service ..................10:15 a.m., Children’s Church ...........................10:30 a.m.

KANSAS FOOD 4 LIFE

1908 E 19th St. (Brookwood W-95) Lawrence, KS 66046 Kevin Goodwin, Pastor ................877-409-FOOD website: .................... www.kansasfood4life.org

VINTAGE CHURCH

Central Junior High School 1400 Massachusetts ....................785-842-1553 Sunday Worship .............................. 5:30 p.m. email:................ connect@vintagelawrence.com website: .................. www.vintagelawrence.com

LIFE TABERNACLE CHURCH

1146 Connecticut C.D. Hall, Pastor ........................785-749-9434 Sunday Morning Service ...................10:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening............................... 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday Evening ............................. 7:30 p.m.

PENTECOSTAL

HEAVENLY MANNA APOSTOLIC CHURCH (PAW)

416 Lincoln St............................785-840-9945 M.L. Jefferson, Pastor Internet: http://come.to/heavenlymanna Sunday School ...............................10:15 a.m.

Sunday Power Hour .........................11:45 a.m.

Friday Bible Study............................ 7:15 p.m.

Please call for transportation, food or schedule of coming events.

Food pantry available for those in need.

Come and share blessings of the Lord with us!

PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL

GRACE EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN

3312 Calvin Dr, (Located N. of Peterson Rd. off Kasold) 843-2005 Rev. William D. Vogler, Pastor Jenny Boettcher, Director of Children’s Ministries Jenny Lichte, Early Childhood Coordinator Chad Donohoe, Director of College Ministries Ryan Mayo, College Ministries Intern Rick Pratte, Director of Congregational Life Dave Upchurch, Director, Care & Compassion Ministries Katherine Ritter, Women’s Ministries Coordinator Tyler Clements..........Director of Youth Ministries Kristen Siegfried............Youth Women’s Director Worship Services............................. 8:15 a.m.

Sunday School ................................ 9:45 a.m.

Worship Services........................... 10:45 a.m.

Child Care provided for all services

PRESBYTERIAN USA FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

2415 Clinton Parkway (West 23rd St.) 785-843-4171 www.firstpreslawrence.org Rev. Kent Winters-Hazelton, Pastor Rev. Mary Newberg Gale, Pastor Worship schedule: Service of Reflection: A Moment of Grace...8:30 a.m.

Sunday School ................................ 9:40 a.m.

Fellowship ....................................10:40 a.m.

Service of the Lord’s Day ..................11:00 a.m.

WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

1024 Kasold Drive “The Little Church with the Big Heart” www.westsidelawrence.org Phone 843-1504 Rev. Bill Woodard, Pastor Adult Sunday School......................... 8:30 a.m.

3 1/2 miles W of 56/59 junction Everett Tuxhorn, Pastor ......................594-3894 Worship ........................................ 8:15 a.m.

Church School................................. 9:30 a.m.

Worship .......................................10:30 a.m.

925 Vermont....................................843-3220 Peter Luckey, Senior Pastor Josh Longbottom, Associate Pastor.

Kim Manz, Director of Music and Fine Arts Ministry Nursery & Childcare Opens................. 8:15 a.m.

Adult Education ......................8:15 & 9:45 a.m.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal ................... 8:30 a.m.

Worship Service ............9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School ................................ 9:45 a.m.

Fellowship Hour .............................10:45 a.m.

Spanish Language Service ................. 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Worship Service Broadcast on KLWN 1320 AM

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

396 E 900 Rd ....................Baldwin City, Kansas (8 1/2 miles W of Baldwin City & 1 mile N) Lew Hinshaw, Pastor Sunday School ...............................10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship ............................11:00 a.m.

Disability Ministry Provided Fully Accessible Congregation

ST. PAUL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

8th & Church, Eudora.........................542-2785 Rodney G. Nitz, Pastor Sunday School .................................. 9:00 am Sunday Worship Service ...................10:00 a.m.

(Nursery available) http://www.sunflower.com/~stpaulucc/ e-mail: stpaulucc@sunflower.com

UNITED METHODIST

9th & Madeline Lane .........................841-1447 Rev. Shannah McAleer Moment of Inspiration ........................843-8832 Youth Education .............................11:00 a.m.

Sunday Services .............................11:00 a.m.

Meditation Service (Wednesday).......... 6:00 p.m.

Website: www.unityoflawrence.org

WESLEYAN

LAWRENCE WESLEYAN CHURCH www.LawrenceWesleyan.com 3705 Clinton Parkway ........................841-5446 Sunday Schedule: Worship Services.................. 9:15 & 11:00 a.m.

Youth Sunday School (Jr. & Senior High) .. 9:15 a.m.

Clubhouse (3 years-5th grade) 9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Adult Classes....................... 9:15 & 11:00 a.m.

Nursery Provided all morning Wednesday Nights: Celebrate Recovery & Celebration Station . 7:00 p.m.

Second Wind (Jr. & Sr. High).............. 7:00 p.m.

Email: info@LawrenceWesleyan.com Nate Rovenstine, .......................... Lead Pastor Jamie Prescott, ........................... Youth Pastor Derek Atkinson..... College Pastor/Worship Leader Elizabeth Scheib ......... Dir. of Congregational Life Holly Atkinson........Director of Children’s Ministry Mary Adams .............. Community Serve Director

AGLOW OF LAWRENCE AGLOW INTERNATIONAL

Lisa McFarland ..................President, 841-2276 Meeting Times ................................ 7:00 p.m.

Last Monday of the month Place.................................Eagle Rock Church 608 N. 2nd Street, Lawrence, Ks. For more information contact: 785-979-2521

BUDDHISM

KANSAS ZEN CENTER

1423 New York St. ........................... 331-2274 Tuesday Thursday ............................. 6-7 a.m.

Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. chanting for this world 7-8 p.m. ................................regular practice Saturday .................................6:30-8:30 a.m.

Sunday ................................. 9:30-11:30 a.m. (orientation for beginners at 9 a.m.)

THE LAWRENCE SOTO ZEN GROUP

Meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at the Oread Friends Meeting House (1146 Oregon Street).

All who are interested in practicing Soto Zen Meditation are welcome.

Email: lawrencesotozen@yahoo.com groups.myspace.com/LawrenceSotoZenGroup

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING

CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 3510 Clinton Place, Ste. 320................843-2429

BALDWIN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICE

704 8th St. ......................................594-6612 Pastor Rev. Paul Babcock Sunday School ................................ 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service .............................10:45 a.m.

BALDWIN IVES CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1018 Miami (West Baldwin) Baldwin City, KS 66006 Church Phone ..................................594-6555 Rev. Jacob Cloud................................. Pastor Sunday School ...............................10:00 a.m.

Worship Service .............................11:00 a.m.

BIG SPRINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

96 Hwy. 40, in Big Springs ..................887-6823 bigspringsumc@aol.com Rev. Marshall Larson, Pastor Prayer Group .................................. 8:45 a.m.

Sunday School, all ages .................... 9:00 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship ............................ 9:45 a.m.

Worship .......................................10:15 a.m.

Prayer Shawl Group................ Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Community Breakfast ..1st Saturday/monthly 7 a.m.

CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

245 N. 4th (4th & Elm). Handicapped Accessible. ....................................................843-1756 Daniel Norwood, Pastor......................843-1756 Sunday Morning Schedule: Sunday School ........................ 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Social Gathering.....................10:30-10:45 a.m.

Worship .......................................10:50 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1501 Massachusetts ..........................843-7066 Rev. Maria Campbell ............................ Pastor Shaun Whisler .......................... Music Director Sundays: Sunday School for all ages ................. 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship (1st, 2nd, & 4th Sun.) ..10:15 a.m.

Traditional Worship .........................10:45 a.m.

Nursery care provided 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Fellowship Lunch (3rd Sun.) ..............12:00 p.m.

Youth Group ................................... 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: Adult Chancel Choir .......................... 6:00 p.m.

All-age Handbell Choir ...................... 7:00 p.m.

Child care provided 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday Morning Prayer................ 8:15 a.m.

Email ....................cumcpastor@sunflower.com Website ...............www.centralumclawrence.org

CLEARFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

597 E. 2200 Rd. (8 miles S of Eudora on Dg. Co. Rd. 1061) ..............................................785-883-2360 Lane Bailey, Pastor Sunday Worship Services................... 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School ...............................10:15 a.m.

EUDORA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2084 N. 1300 Rd. .............................542-3200 Rev. Michael Tomson-DeGreeff, Pastor Contemporary Service ....................... 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School ................................ 9:30 a.m.

Traditional Service ..........................10:30 a.m.

Nursery Provided Wednesday Night Spiritual By Design 6:30 pm E-mail office - eumc@prodigy.net Web address - www.EudoraUMC.org

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Downtown: 946 Vermont St. Traditional .......................... 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Contemporary ................................10:00 a.m.

Adult Sunday School.........9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Children’s Sunday School .................11:00 a.m.

West Campus: 867 Highway 40 Family Worship .................... 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Church ............. 9:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.

All Ages Sunday School ....................10:00 a.m.

E-mail: office@fumclawrence.org www.fumclawrence.org Rev. Dr. Tom Brady, Senior Pastor

LAWRENCE INDIAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

950 E. 21st Street .............................832-9200 Julienne E. Judd.........................785-842-2447 Sunday School ...............................10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship .............................11:00 a.m.

Bible Study (Thursday) ...................... 7:30 p.m.

LAWRENCE KOREAN METHODIST CHURCH

held @ Central United Methodist Church 15th and Massachusetts St. Sunday Worship ............................. .2:00 p.m.

Pastor Myunghoon Han ................973-825-9584 Email: myungh.han@gmail.com facebook.com/lawrencekoreanchurch

PERRY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3rd & Oak Streets, Perry, Kansas ...785-597-5375 Office Hours: .. Mon-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Pastor Jack Dutton Early Worship ................................. 8:30 a.m.

P.O. Box 342 ...................................841-0307 Services: Counseling for individuals, couples, families, and mediation services. All faiths, or those with no faith preferences, are served.

Educational programs as needed. Sliding scale fee.

FAITH WORKS THERAPY

Jennifer Groene, LCMFT Serving the Spiritual, Emotional, & Psychological well-being of women, children, & families.

Call....................................... (785) 979-5434

HAHN MARITAL THERAPY

Paul Hahn, M.S., LMFT 4105 W. 6th St, Suite B-9 Phone: (785) 760-1916 www.hahnmaritaltherapy.com E-mail: info@hahnmaritaltherapy.com

STUDENT MINISTRIES

UNITED METHODIST CAMPUS MINISTRY (UMCM) 946 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 841-7500 umcm@fumclawrence.org Campus Minister, Rev. Kara Eidson Email ............................ kara.eidson@ku.edu Student Associates: Abra Petrie, Allison Bond, and Sarah Elliott.

Worship, Tuesdays at 8:30 PM, Smith Hall, Room 100

UNIVERSITY CHURCH

KU Campus @Smith Hall Rm. 100 3:30 p.m. .................................785-550-6563 Pastor Sean Heston www.douc.org

BAPTIST (AMERICAN)

American Baptist Center .....................843-0020 Patrick Landau .................................843-0020 Weekly Bible Study ................. Tues., 7:00 p.m.

UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP University Christian Fellowship (SBC) Thursdays - 7pm Danforth Chapel - KU Campus Rick Clock, Campus Minister 785-841-3148 rcucf@ku.edu www.kansasucf.com

BLACK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Leo Barbee, campus minister, 1629 W. 19th St. ................................................... 841-8001 Friday Evening ................................ 6:30 p.m.

CHARISMATIC

Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship Sunday Services ............ 10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Classes for all ages ................... 9:00-9:45 a.m.

Wed. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group ........ 7:00 p.m.

KU CHRISTIAN SCIENCE ORGANIZATION

KU, 400 Kansas Union Don Whittemore, advisor ....................864-2182

HAWKS FOR CHRIST

Southside Church of Christ 25th & Missouri, Daniel Mcgraw...........843-0770 www.Southsidecofc.net

ECUMENICAL CAMPUS MINISTRY, INC.

jointly sponsored by: Church of the Brethren, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church, (USA) Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence and the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker).

1204 Oread .....................................843-4933 Campus pastor .............The Rev. Thad Holcombe

EPISCOPAL

Canterbury House, 1116 Louisiana Rev. Joe Alford ................................843-8202 Holy Eucharist, Sunday...................... 5:00 p.m.

Holy Eucharist, Tues-Danforth Chapel/KU .....Noon

HASKELL INTERFAITH COUNCIL

Haskell Indian Nations Univ. Campus Interfaith Council meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Morris Baptist Center, 146 Indian Avenue. Council president is John Gaskin, 841-7355.

INTER-VARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Len Andyshak, staff ...........................749-5994 Weekly Bible studies in dorms. Large group fellowship, Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Burge Union.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY (LCMS)

15th & Iowa ....................................843-0620 Sunday Worship ...................... 8:30 & 11:00am Sunday Bible Class .............................9:45am ....................................... www.ku.edu/~lsfku

LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY (ELCA)

18 E. 13th St., Lawrence, KS 66044 Phone...................................... 785-550-6560 Shawn Norris, Campus Pastor Sunday schedule: Worship at 5 p.m., with a free dinner following.

FIRMS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DIRECTORY

Kastl Plumbing

4920 Legend Dr. • Lawrence, KS 66049 • 841-2112

Kentucky Fried Chicken/A&W 701 Wakarusa Dr. • 312-9600

King Buffet

1601 W. 23rd St. • 749-4888

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

FAITH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

PEOPLES BIBLE CHURCH OF EUDORA

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Sunday Children’s Worship................10:15 a.m.

Wednesday Family Dinner ................. 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday OASIS (Bible studies/activities for all ages ................................................... 7:00 p.m.

A Safe Place To Be.....

WORDEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

UNITY CHURCH OF LAWRENCE

2104 W. 25th St., Suite #B-7 (basement level, corner of 25th & Iowa between Paisano’s & H&R Block) seating limited Sunday Reading Service ............ 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Devotional Kirtan (4th Thursday) ....5:30-6:30 p.m.

Phone............................................331-6030 Website: ...... lawrencemeditation.wordpress.com

1530 Winchester Road .......................542-3304 Sunday Bible Classes.......................10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Services..11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study ..................... 7:30 p.m.

785-594-3256 Driving directions: 8 mi. S. of Lawrence, South on 1055 to N. 700 Rd., go East to Sign on Right.

Nick Woods, Pastor Sunday School ................................ 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship .............................10:30 a.m.

UNITY

LAWRENCE MEDITATION CIRCLE

EUDORA CHURCH OF CHRIST

Please contact cdraskovich@ljworld.com with changes.

P.O. Box 1051 • 843-5670

SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP

1919 E. 23rd St ................................843-5878 Sundays .......................10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Wednesdays................................... 7:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

1631 Crescent Rd .......................620-778-2054 Rev. John Mack Saturday Meeting ............................ 6:00 p.m.

Vigil Divine Liturgy each Saturday evening at 6pm at the St. Lawrence Catholic Center.

10th & New Hampshire ......................843-4188 Rich & Judy Forney Parsonage ......................................843-7514 Sunday School ................................ 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Service ..............................11:00 a.m.

Recovery Service ............................. 5:00 p.m.

Monday Brass Instrument Class...................... 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Women’s Ministries ....................... 4:00 p.m.

Bible Study .................................. 5:00 p.m.

EAST LAWRENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST

STULL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

VINLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

THE SALVATION ARMY

25th & Missouri................................843-0770 Chris Newton, Minister Daniel McGraw ...................... Campus Minister Bible School ................................... 9:15 a.m.

Worship Services............10:20 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service .......................... 7:00 p.m.

County Rd. 1029 N. of Globe Store, W. of Lone Star Lake Stuart Land, Pastor Worship .......................................10:00 a.m.

Wed. Backbone Bible Fellowship ......... 9:30 a.m.

1596 E 250 Road (intersection Dg Co Roads 442 and 1023) Nancy Boyda, Pastor..........................887-6521 Sunday School ...............................10:00 a.m.

Worship .......................................11:00 a.m.

Email: info@stullumc.org Website: www.stullumc.org

SALVATION ARMY

SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST

WASHINGTON CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

(Member of The Reformed Church of North America) 2312 Harvard (1 1/2 blks. W. of Iowa) Lawrence, 66049...........................842-5797 Pastor John McFarland Sunday School ................................ 9:30 a.m.

Lord’s Day Worship .........................10:45 a.m.

Evening Bible Study.......................... 6:30 p.m.

CHRIST COVENANT CHURCH

1793 N. 250 RD. (E. HIGH ST.) BALDWIN CITY Sunday Bible Study ........ 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Worship Service ........................... 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday ................................... 7:00 p.m.

Contact phone no. 785-594-4246

LECOMPTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN

Clinton, Kansas .................... Campers welcome Rev. Mike Birney, Pastor.

Church School................................10:00 a.m.

Worship Service .............................11:00 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST ON E. HIGH ST.

Sunday School ................................ 9:45 a.m.

Late Worship .................................11:00 a.m.

Nursery available for 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Hwy. 40 W to Co. 1029 - 3 mi. N to downtown Lecompton, 402 Elmore Street) ............887-6327 Rev. Hyun Jin Cho ............................887-6681 Sunday School, classes for all ages ..... .9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship .................. 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.

Email: lecomptonumc@sbcglobal.net Website: www.lecomptonumc.org

CLINTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

CHRIST’S CHURCH

(12 mi. SW of Lawrence, 458 to County Rd 1039) 883 E 800 Rd. Pastor Jane Flora-Swick Adult Bible Study (Sunday)……………..9:30 a.m.

Worship Service…………….…………10:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School….………….10:45 a.m.

Fellowship & Food……....................11:30 a.m.

Youth Sunday School ........................ 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service .............................. 9:55 a.m.

Adult Sunday School........................11:00 a.m.

Communion (open table), first Sunday of the month.

Krings Interiors

“We Design Your Dreams” 634 Massachusetts • 842-3470

Lasting Impressions Consignment Store

M & M Office Supply 623 Massachusetts • 843-0763

Marks Jewelers, Inc. “Quality Jewelers Since 1889”

Patchen Electric & Industrial Supply, Inc. 602 E. 9th St. • 843-4522

Stephens Real Estate & Insurance Management and Staff

The Windsor of Lawrence An Assisted Living Residence 3220 Peterson Road • 785-832-9900

Wal-Mart

3300 Iowa • 832-8600

Penny’s Ready Mixed Concrete, Inc. 800 East 8th • 843-8100

Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 West 13th Street • 843-1120

Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher

Waxman Candles

711 W. 23rd St., Suite 22, Lawrence • 749-5122

Chartered Attorneys at Law 808 Massachusetts • 785-841-4700

609 Massachusetts • 843-8593

Lawrence Automotive Diagnostics

Rueschhoff Communications Inc.

Wempe Bros. Siding Co.

We Stand Behind Our Work And We Care!

2858 Four Wheel Dr. • 842-8665

Longhorn Steakhouse

3050 South Iowa • 843-7000 Absolutely The Best Steak In Lawrence

Connect Now, Operators Standing By. 841-0111

Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Inc.

841-4722

Westside 66 and Car Wash 2015 West 6th • 843-1878

601 Indiana 843-5111

2112 W. 29th Terrance • 843-0550 “You’re Gonna Like It Here”

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SOCIETY

Saturday, December 31, 2011

WEDDINGS

MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS

Rich-Heckert

Monday

Lindsey Rich and Chad Heckert, both of St. Joseph, Mo., were married Oct. 8, 2011, at Danforth Chapel at Kansas University with Joe Stiles officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Doug and Barbara Rich, Lawrence.

The groom is the son of Rick and Kathy Heckert, Lawson, Mo. Maid of honor was Darcie Osgood. Bridesmaids were Anna Lafferty, Kelly Flanders and Rebecca Heckert.

Best man was Rick Heckert.

Groomsman was Chad Osgood. Ringbearer was Tyler Osgood. Program attendant was Amber Nilhas. Reception hostesses were Emily Haas and Elise Luce. Musicians were Rick Clock and Alden Schoeneberg.

A reception was held at the Castle Tea Room.

The bride is a 2004 graduate of Free State High School.

Breastfeeding and New Parent Support Group, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., auditorium at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine, 749-5800.

Lawrence Rotary Club, noon, Holiday Inn Lawrence, 200 McDonald Drive. Guest speaker: Major Davis Mcelwain, U.S. Army: “Department Of Defense Communication Satellite Constellations.”

Breast Cancer Survivors Group, 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian Manor chapel, 1429 Kasold Drive. For survivors and family members. For more information, call Breast Cancer Awareness of Douglas County at 840-2768.

Monday Evening Bridge Club, 6:45 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center.

Lawrence Chess Club, 7 p.m.11 p.m., Perkins Restaurant, 1711 W. 23rd St. For more information, contact James Fouche-Schack (785) 371-0149 or jfschack@sunflower.com.

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, the Heart of America Hospice and the Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America Chapter, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt. For more information or details on the other locations, contact Pattie, Senior Outreach Services of the Library, 843-3833 extension 115 or Lee at Heart of America Hospice, (800) 396-7778.

Douglas County Senior Services Inc., Caregivers Support Group, 2:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt., 842-0543.

Bereavement Support Group, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., chapel at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine, for adults who have lost loved ones, 505-3140.

Eagles Auxiliary No. 309, 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St.

Chad and Lindsey Heckert She earned a bachelor’s degree in geography from KU in 2008 and is studying for a master’s degree in education at Rockhurst University.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Lawson High School.

He is studying for a communications degree at Park University.

The couple reside in St. Joseph, Mo.

Daniel-Ulrich Betsy Daniel, Arcola, Mo., and Jordan Ulrich, Baldwin City, were married Sept. 3, 2011, at The Spring at Jack and Linda Frost’s home in Billings, Mo., with Larry Wheeler officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Chuck and Pat Daniel, Arcola.

The groom is the son of Marshall and Vicki Ulrich, Baldwin City.

Maids of honor were Dana Hacker and LaTasha James. Best men were Luke Ulrich and Isaac Ulrich.

Bridesmaids were Amanda Acree and Eimee Wakefield.

Groomsmen were Chapin Deel and David Metsker.

Flower girl was Ashley Daniel. Ringbearer was Chase Daniel. Soloist was Megan Doxtator. Pianist was Kay Decker. Ushers were Scott Daniel and Spencer Jacobs.

Guest book attendants were Sarah Daniel and Laci Ulrich.

Program attendant was Dane Ulrich.

A reception was given at Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Mo. The bride is a 2003 graduate of Greenfield, Mo. High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary

Tuesday Betsy and Jordan Ulrich education in 2007 and a master’s degree in special education in 2010, both from Baker University. She is employed

by East Central Kansas Cooperative In Education as an interrelated resource teacher for Baldwin City Elementary School-Primary Center.

The groom is a 2002 graduate of Baldwin High School.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications from Kansas State University in 2007 and is co-owner/operator of Ulrich Brothers Farms.

The couple reside in Overbrook.

ENGAGEMENTS Willhite-Ostrander Betsy Willhite and Chris Ostrander, both of Lawrence, announce their engagement.

The future bride is the daughter of Clint Laing and Kristi Willhite Laing, Lawrence. She is a graduate of Lawrence High School and Kansas State University and is a project manager at VML. The future groom is the son of Rick and Cindy Ostrander, Lawrence. He is a graduate of Free State High School and Kansas University and is an industrial designer at Marche Design.

The couple plan an April

Chris Ostrander and Betsy Willhite 21, 2012, wedding at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrence.

Lawrence Breakfast Optimists, 7 a.m., Smith Center, Brandon Woods at Alvamar, 4730 Brandon Woods Terrace.

Lawrence Noon Lions Club, noon lunch and program, Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St. Meadowlark Garden Club, 12:30 p.m., 1641 Hillcrest Road.

Sertoma Club of Lawrence, noon-1 p.m., Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace.

For more information, visit lawrencesertoma.com/.

Tennola, 1 p.m., Presbyterian Manor Community Room.

NOTE TO READERS: Effective Jan. 1, 2012, the Meetings and Gatherings Calendar items will become part of the Lawrence JournalWorld’s daily calendar on the Weather page.

For your events to be considered for the daily calendar, all future meetings must be free, open to the public, include time, date, location, a contact person, phone number and email address. Please remember the calendar is printed in advance when submitting your meetings or events and give least seven days notice.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, 5:15 p.m., 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A. Information meeting for prospective volunteers. For more information, call 843-7359.

Civil Air Patrol informational meeting, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Kansas National Guard Armory, 200 Iowa, 841-0752.

American Legion Auxiliary, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, American Legion Post No. 14, 3408 W. Sixth St. American Legion Dorsey Liberty Post No. 14, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, Legionacres II, 3408 W. Sixth St. Grief Support Group, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 5700 W. Sixth St. For more information, call 865-5777.

Lawrence Photo Alliance, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H. Healing After Suicide, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Headquarters Counseling Center, 211 E. Eighth St., Suite C. A support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide. For more information, call 841-2345.

Wednesday Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, noon, 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A. Information meeting for prospective volunteers. For more information, call 843-7359.

Cosmopolitan Club, noon, Holiday Inn Lawrence, 200 McDonald Drive.

Corey Marcus Green, psychology, sociology; Courtney Dawn Pennington, integrated studies.

From Oskaloosa, bachelor’s: Alison Marie Houk, integrated studies; Emma Alyissa Sorensen, physical education.

From Ottawa, bachelor’s: Kelci Nicole Kost, math education; Matthew P. Wilkins, psychology.

From Overbrook, bachelor’s: Christopher Robin Harris, business administration.

From Tonganoxie, bachelor’s: Brittany Taylor Harbour, business management; Rachel Elizabeth Schmitz, elementary education; Michelle Renee Tannehill, elementary education.

From Tonganoxie: master’s: Sarah Lynne Edwards, Master Teacher-elementary subject matter.

KU Toastmasters Club, noon1 p.m., KU campus, Learned Hall, Room 2140. Membership is open to the public. For more information, call Tom Mulinazzi at 8642928, or e-mail him at: tomm@ ku.edu.

Lawrence Central Rotary Club, noon, Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass.

Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center.

Recovery and Hope Network’s Recovery and Wellness Group, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., 1009 N.H., Suite C. Open to adults with any type of mental illness.

O.U.R.S. (Oldsters United for Responsible Service) dance, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St. Everyone welcome. Admission is $3. Band: J-Bs. Celebrate Recovery, a Christcentered nondenominational 12-step group for anyone who struggles with hurts, habits or hang-ups, 7 p.m. large group worship and teaching, 8 p.m. small group open share, Lawrence Wesleyan Church, 3705 Clinton Parkway.

National Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Douglas County chapter, 6 p.m., first-floor conference room of Community Health Facility, 200 Maine. For more information, contact Charlie Ross at 8420714.

The Lawrence Apple Users’ Group 2.0, 7 p.m., Douglas County Senior Services, 745 Vt. For more information, go to laugks.org, or laug@mac.com to be notified of upcoming meetings.

Jayhawk Chapter of Disabled American Veterans, 7 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St. Open to all veterans. For more information, call Daniel H. Fisher, commander, at 331-7087.

Thursday Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary Club, meet at 7 a.m. at Spencer Museum of Art on KU’s campus for a VIP tour.

Thursday Morning Mentor Bridge Game, 9:30 a.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center.

University Women’s Club, 11 a.m. social, 11:30 a.m. program, 12:30 p.m. luncheon, Malott Room, Kansas Union.

For more information, contact Ellen Tracy at 842-3824 or ttracy@sunflower.com; or Faith Greenwood at 841-8106 or fgreenwood@sunflower.com; or visit ku.edu/~univwm.

Skillbuilders, 10 a.m.,

Lawrence Public Library Gallery Room, 707 Vt. For more information, contact Pattie at 843-3833 ext. 115.

Lawrence Kiwanis Club, noon, Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace.

Lawrence Professionals Toastmasters, 12:05 p.m. to 1 p.m., Douglas County Bank, Ninth and Kentucky streets. For more information, contact Peter Steimle at 856-4123 or e-mail him at: psteimle@sedonagroup. com, or visit Toastmasters.org or lawrence.freetoasthost.org.

Altrusa International Inc. of Lawrence, 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. dinner and business meeting, Maceli’s, 1031 N.H. Lawrence Jayhawk Kiwanis, 6:15 p.m., Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St. Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.

Friends, an advocacy group for people with disabilities, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, Room 207, 925 Vt. Vietnam Veterans of America, 7 p.m., Ransom Memorial Hospital, 1406 Main St., Ottawa.

Friday Recommended Reading, a book and discussion group, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt. Friday Afternoon Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center.

Retired Eagles Activity Club, 12:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St. Carry-in lunch and cards.

Saturday Bushwhacker Breakfast Club, 7 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, 1711 W. 23rd St. GRIEF WORKS: For those who have lost someone to homicide, 10 a.m., 214 Lawrence Ave. For more information, contact Ronda Miller at 841-4150, or coachingforliferonda@yahoo. com.

University Bridge Club, 6:30 p.m., Kaw Valley Bridge Center in the I-70 Business Center. For information, call Steven Bogler at 690-7071.

Meetings for Alcoholics

Anonymous and other ongoing support groups can be found at LJWorld.com/ events/ and WellCommons.com/events.

What are your hopes for the new year?

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I hope to see positive change in economy, more peace in families, happiness The Rev. Tom Brady, senior pastor, First United Methodist Church, 946 Vt.: Let’s see. How about winning the lottery, a national championship for Kansas University and world peace?

Well, maybe not. I don’t buy lottery tickets. I think I’d settle for the Sweet 16 or Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. And I’m not sure that world peace is even a possibility. So, maybe I’ll hope for something else.

On a more serious note, I hope to see some positive changes in our economy. I’m not an economist, and I don’t fully understand the fluctuation in things like gas prices and interest rates, but I do know that many individuals

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One of the phrases we say a lot is ‘have a happy new year.’ It may sound a bit idealistic and simplistic, but that’s what I hope for the most, for people to be happy.”

— The Rev. Tom Brady and families are struggling financially. My hope for the new year is for the jobless to find meaningful employment that will sustain them and their families. I hope that we can continue to find ways to respond to the causes of poverty and offer more help to those who are suffering from the effects of poverty. I hope that everyone in our community

AROUND AND ABOUT More than 550 students were candidates for degrees at Emporia State University during the Dec. 17 commencement ceremony: From Lawrence, bachelor’s degrees: Kathleen Marie Ellena, elementary education; Amy Marie Hope, integrated studies; Joshua Ryan Lorenzo, business management; Derek Paul Trammell, secondary education, social science; Peter Vincent Tuttle, English education; Whitney Tabitha Wiebe, secondary education, social science.

From Lawrence, master’s degrees: Julianne Elizabeth Newberry, library science; Matt Craig Unruh, earth science.

From Berryton, bachelor’s: Ryan Joseph Hahn, physics, mathematics.

From De Soto, bachelor’s: Christopher Glen Dvorak, English education.

From Eudora, bachelor’s:

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can have adequate food, shelter, clothing and access to all the other resources required for health and happiness.

While world peace may be an impossibility, I do hope for (and pray for) peace within families. I see way too much conflict among family members. There needs to be a greater exchange of forgiveness and unconditional

love. I hope that the new year brings peace into families who are fighting with each other. Supportive family relationships are a true gift. Bad habits, grudges, resentment and unmet expectations can keep families from appreciating one another. If you find yourself in a conflicted relationship, take the initiative and make some positive changes in the new year.

One of the phrases we say a lot is “have a happy new year.” It may sound a bit idealistic and simplistic, but that’s what I hope for the most, for people to be happy.

So, have a happy new year!

— Send email to Tom Brady at tom@fumclawrence.org.

Send your questions about faith and spiritual issues for our religion columnists to religion@ljworld.com.

I hope for peace at home and abroad and that more people discover Jesus

The Rev. Gary O’Flannagan, pastor, Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church, 802 W. 22nd St.: My hopes for 2012? I thought about this question as I re-read Longfellow’s poem “Christmas Bells.” Written in 1864 during the Civil War after his son had left to enlist in the Union Army and while struggling with the loss of his wife, Longfellow wrote this poem as way to deal with his sorrow. The poem speaks volumes today.

So here we go: I hope our men and women come home from our wars. I hope those wounded in body and soul find peace at home. I hope my fellow countrymen learn to live at peace with each other, Please see AROUND, page 10B regardless of personal be-

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I hope our men and women come home from our wars. I hope those wounded in body and soul find peace at home. I hope my fellow countrymen learn to live at peace with each other, regardless of personal beliefs and convictions.”

— The Rev. Gary O’Flannagan liefs and convictions. I hope America discovers the true “Prince of Peace,” the one the Bible calls “Immanuel, God with Us.” Maybe I’m a foolish idealist, but as a follower of Jesus Christ who struggles to live my faith as best I can, I too want this “Prince of Peace” ev-

ery day, the one the Bible describes in the gospels.

Luke 2:8-11: “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone

around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.”

Let me quote for you the last stanza of Longfellow’s poem: “Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: God is not dead; nor doth he sleep!

The wrong shall fail; the right prevail, with peace on earth, good-will to men!”

I hope you had a very merry Christmas, and I hope you have peace with God through Immanuel in 2012.

—Send email to Gary O’Flannagan at gary2_1962@yahoo.com.

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AROUND AND ABOUT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9B

From Wellsville, bachelor’s: Stephen Miles Shirk, music.

Air Force Airman Philip L. Martinez has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. He is a 2011 graduate of Wellsville High School.

NOTE TO READERS: Effective Jan. 1, 2012, People and Places will no longer be included in the Saturday Society section of the Lawrence Journal-World. It will merge with the Refrigerator Door, which is published daily on the Weather page.

Photo taken by Sgt. Lisa Brown, submitted by Jillian Rodrigue

DOUGLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT hosted a recognition for its volunteers Nov. 30 at the Douglas County Jail. This year, volunteers gave nearly 2,000 hours of service to DCEM through events such as preparedness fairs, trainings and meetings. Pictured, back row from left, are Paul Gottesburen, Barb Hinton, Mark Randel, Rod Heine, Randy Cardonell, Robilea Swindell, Lisa Miller and Ken Filardo; middle row, from left, Jillian Rodrigue, Linda Randel, Willard Epling, Truman “Bud” Waugh, Paula Hladky, George Penn, Debbie Liddel, Virginia Filardo, Robin Mather and Teri Smith; kneeling, from left, William Dietz, Bill Roach, Jerry Feese and Robbie Kieffer; and sitting, from left, Sheila Meggison and Michelle Derusseau.

Photo courtesy of Karley Jones, Timeless Image Photography; submitted by Valerie Miller-Coleman

Photo courtesy of Diana Frederick

DOUGLAS COUNTY CASA VOLUNTEER SUE RICHARDSON, Lawrence, was honored as the Kansas CASA Volunteer of the Year at a special reception at the home of Shanna Dunn-Vigare in Topeka on Nov. 2 and also at an award luncheon at the annual Governor’s Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect on Nov. 3. Pictured at the Nov. 2 reception, from left, are Sherry Catt, CASA staff member; Richardson, CASA volunteer; Michael Piraino, national CASA CEO, of Seattle; Susie Nightingale, CASA volunteer; and Diana Frederick, CASA director.

THE NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION HEARTLAND named Family Promise of Lawrence the outstanding program for families in the region and awarded the organization a $10,000 check at its annual Passion Awards banquet Nov. 7. Family Promise helps homeless children and their families in Lawrence by providing food, shelter, transportation, counseling and training. Pictured, from left, are Dana Ortiz, Family Promise of Lawrence executive director; William High, president of National Christian Foundation Heartland; and Joe Reitz, founder of Family Promise of Lawrence.

GARY BEASLEY, right, was presented the plaque for a Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest honor that can be awarded to a Lions Club member on Oct. 4, 2011, at the Lawrence Noon Lions Club. Beasley joined Lions Club in 1978 and has been an active, devoted member for 33 years. Gene Vogel, past international director, left, presented the award.

DOUGLAS COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS met with county commissioners, who proclaimed Oct. 3-9 National 4-H week in Douglas County. Bottom row, from left, are Kyle Rainey, Reid Plinsky, Ryal Mitchell, Tessa Lieber, Delaney Dieker, Karen Schneck and 4-H agent Mark Flory. Top row, from left, are Douglas County Commissioners Nancy Thellman, Jim Flory and Mike Gaughan.

Photo courtesy of Mark Flory

LAWRENCE BOY SCOUT TROOP 52 participated in the “Scout Riley” program Sept. 23-25 at Fort Riley.

Scouts enjoyed a tour of the Kansas National Guard MATES facility by a first lieutenant. They also camped and fired three machine guns using blank ammunition.

Jamison Montes de Oca, a senior at Lawrence High School, was selected to attend the 2011 Doctor For A Day program sponsored by Kansas University Medical Center. Lectures and lab tours were given by the department of internal medicine faculty on topics including oncology and critical care medicine. Montes de Oca was accompanied

by LHS science teacher Jo Huntsinger.

Nine Kansas University students have been named Boomer Futures Fellows, including Brenna Buchanan, of Lawrence. The Boomer program is part of the New Cities Longlife Communities Initiative. It challenges KU to reconceive the residential environment in which aging occurs, including the buildings, neighborhoods, communities and culture.

Billy Taylor, a Lawrence student at Haskell Indian Nations University in environmental studies, presented research at the national conference of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29 in San Jose, Calif.

Lawrence native Ellen Howat was chosen out of 14 students from across the country to win the Award of Merit for her artwork in the Association of Medical Illustrators’ Salon competition. Howat, a senior Cleveland Institute of Art biomedical art major, won the award for her illustration of implantable cardiac defibrillators, which was used on the cover of Geriatrics magazine.

Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa, has announced that Craig Jackson, of Lawrence, has graduated with a Bachelor of Science in exercise/sport studies.

The 2011-12 class of Capitol Federal Savings Scholars in Emporia State University’s School of Business has been chosen. The scholarship is reserved for business students from Kansas high schools who maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average. Scholars from Lawrence include Olson Kilmer, Jaymie Hardtarfer and Mallory West.

Photo taken by Robert Jernigan, submitted by Mary Gordon

Photo courtesy of Nelson Krueger

Submitted Photo

ELIZABETH DOLE, left, and Judy Krueger attended the Bob Dole Walk of Honor ceremony Sept. 30 at the Kansas Capitol in Topeka.

Rachel Van Horn, a 2008 graduate of Lawrence High School and a current senior at Bard College in New York, attended a dinner with the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Van Horn wrote an article about his speech and received a byline on Eurasianet.org. An intern at the Soros Foundation Open Society Institute, Van Horn is the 2011-2012 Charles P. Stevenson Jr. and Alex Kuczynski Jubilee Scholarship recipient, presented to a Bard student in high academic standing.

Timothy D. Childers, of Lawrence, has earned an associate’s degree in nursing from Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y. Ryan P. McWilliams, of Tonganoxie, has earned an associate’s degree in technical studies from Excelsior.

Photo courtesy of Tracy Curtiss

LAWRENCE AND FREE STATE HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS participated in the finals of the Quest High School Academic Competition on Dec. 3 at Washburn University. Lawrence High team members included, from left, Ian Gent, Royce Harrison, Matt Ellis, coach Ron Callaway, Issac Rinke and Julia Drahozal.

Photo courtesy of Mary Mason

JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT TROOP 1553 from Langston Hughes School in Lawrence celebrated the Girl Scouts’ 100th anniversary Oct. 2 at the Topeka Zoo.

Melanie Cropp, of Lawrence, was one of 52 Washburn University students recently inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi national honor society. She is an education major and a graduate of Free State High School.

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DISTRIBUTION TEAM LEADER Lawrence Journal-World is hiring a Team Leader in our distribution center. We are a family-owned operation with a 20,000 circulation daily newspaper, several weekly community newspapers, a Commercial Printing division, and a contract print site for USA TODAY. Team Leaders are responsible for handling the processing and bundling of newsprint products from the press to distributors; troubleshoot machinery; and assist with supervising and providing training to team members.

Candidates must be available to work between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily.

We are looking for talented and hardworking individuals who are looking to grow in their career with a fastpaced company. Ideal candidate will have leadership experience; a team player; self starter with strong organizational skills; experience operating machinery and maintenance skills preferred; strong communication skills; good attention to detail and able to multi-task; a high school diploma or GED; able to lift up to 70 lbs.; stand for long periods of time and frequently twist and bend; and proficient with MS Office products.

To apply submit a cover letter and resume to hrapplications@ljworld.com or complete an employment application at 609 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS. We offer an excellent benefits package including health insurance, 401k, paid time off, employee discounts, opportunities for career advancement and more!

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WEB DESIGNER Looking for a new gig? Well, regardless of whether you are or are not “in search of” that next great place to work… We are looking for you!

Want to be our next web designer and be part of our rapidly expanding digital development team? The team designs/develops our digital products, provides maintenance/support of existing websites, and implements third-party digital initiatives. The World Company’s online operation is considered to be among the most innovative of news and media organizations in the country. Our websites include LJWorld.com, Lawrencemarketplace.com, KUsports. com, Lawrence.com and WellCommons.com. We are in search of a designer that is fairly technical and not afraid of the command line when dealing with front-end development and that can also provide creative concept and design solutions after ramping up.

What we want to see: • A few years of web design experience is ideal (preferably using open-source technologies).

Obviously - proficient with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Experience in designing for mobile platforms a plus).

• Knowledge and hands on experience with content management systems is extremely helpful (Django templates would be ideal).

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience. However, we will train the right person who demonstrates passion for their work and a willingness to learn.

• Experience with a version control system (preferably Git).

Some of what you will do here: • Varied design work and maintenance in addition to design processing from concept to implementation.

• Respond to non-technical users on a variety of technical issues and status updates.

• Identify research and resolve technical problems.

• Document, monitor and follow-up on issues to ensure a timely resolution.

The World Company is a communications and media company based in Lawrence, Kansas. We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off and more! Background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical lift assessment required. To apply submit a cover letter and resume to hrapplications@ljworld.com. EOE

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2BR Duplex, new furnace & window AC, thermal pane windows. $450/mo. + $450 deposit. 603 Church. Avail. now. Call 913-205-7183 3BR country home, 2 full bath, partial bsmt, 2 car, large yard, $800/mo.

816-807-1832, 913-369-3055

CEDAR HILLS

New Management

1-3BR apts. in Tonganoxie

Many improvements!

816-260-8606, 913-845-0992

Office Space Downtown offices, 2 avail. $325 or $350/month. New! Nice amenities. Utils. pd.

Year lease. 785-842-7337

Office Space Available

at 5040 Bob Billings Pkwy.

785-841-4785

Buick 2010 ENCLAVE Certified, Stk#T96788A Special Price $30,000 Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Buick 2008 Lucerne CX, 46K, Dark Crimson Metallic A Car For The People from The “Dealer For The People” www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Retail & Commercial Space

Chevrolet 2005 Tahoe LS SUV, Stk#B6867B Special Price $13,000 Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Ford 2005 Taurus SE Sedan - Silver. T96907A $7991.00 Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

2006 CHRYSLER 300 NADA retail price $10200, Buy it NOWfor $6900

Chrysler 2010 Sebring Limited Brilliant Black, 48K Check Out the Cockpit of This Amazing Machine! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Chrysler 2010 Sebring LTD Leather, Alloys, 38K, Inferno Red! Credit so Easy a Child Can Do It! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

423B E 4th Street Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-704-5037 Antiques, Collectibles, Glass, Furniture, Treasures

Snowsuit- Carters 6 to 9 months Snow Suit $25, never worn.

Call 785-393-0749

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0% FINANCING AVAILABLE on all service contracts.

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Acura 2007 TL-Type S loaded (navigation, back up camera), pearl white with beige interior, 74K miles, sole owner, have all Acura dealer service records, heated seats, dual climate control, Bluetooth, 3-month old Michelin Sport tires, never has had a sinPontiac 2010 G6 gle door ding, mint condi4cyl, great gas mileage, tion, call 913-484-7564.

GM certified, that means 2 yrs of scheduled maintenance for free!

Stk#453475 only $13,999.

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Cadillac 2007 CTS leather heated memory seats, On Star, plenty of comfort that only a Cadillac can give you!!

Stk#14826A1 only $14,351.

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Chevrolet 2002 Corvette Convertible, 2Dr. Stk#T96291A Sale Price $27,495 Pontiac 2008 Grand Prix Certified, Stk#B6652A Sale Price 19,000.

Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

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Pontiac 2008 Grand Prix, sunroof, spoiler, alloy wheels, great gas mileage and room for the family! Stk#166701 only $10,854.

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Hyundai 2011 Elantra GLS 4 cyl, Auto, white, Carfax 1 owner, $17,988.

Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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Dale Willey Automotive 2840 Iowa Street (785) 843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Dodge 2010 Caliber SXT 44K, Inferno Red Are You Drowning In Choices? No More! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Honda 2009 Civic Hybrid 4CYL, Auto, 30,000 mi. $18,988 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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Pontiac 2008 G6 sedan, 4cyl, great gas mileage and room for the family, stk#16670 only $10,854.

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Hyundai 2007 Sonata GLS 4 cyl, Auto, gray, Carfax 1 owner $9,998 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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Don’t see what you want? Give us a call and we can help you find it!

Dale Willey Automotive, just ask for Doug at 785-843-5200 2840 Iowa St. Lawrence.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Firewood-Stoves

Cadillac 2007 CTS sunroof, leather, Bose sound, navigation, On Ford 2004 E250 cargo van, Star, and more, only V8, auto transmission, $13,500. stk#371851. white, good cond,.alarm Dale Willey 785-843-5200 system, shelves, bulk www.dalewilleyauto.com head, tinted windows in Firewood, Mixed hardrear, new tires, ladder woods, full cord: $150. You racks, has B-G fluid treathaul. Or small delivery fee. ment, $5,000. Call evenings Oak & hedge cords slightly 785-841-3199. more. 35 years in business.

Call Bill at 816-810-3673 A Full Cord Seasoned Hedge, Oak, Locust & mixed hardwoods, stacked & delivered, $160. Call Landon, 785-766-0863

Red Oak/White Oak Mix, $150/truck, $210/cord Stacked & delivered. Cured & Seasoned.

Adam 816-547-1575 Seasoned Firewood for sale. hedge, oak, locust, & other mixed hardwoods. $160/cord. Split stacked & Delivered. Call Ryan at Cadillac 2007 DTS very 785-418-9910 nice, very luxurious!

With out the luxury price! Stk#164601 only Furniture $14,956.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 Mattress, New Full size www.dalewilleyauto.com Limited Edition I Ortho-Firm-Posture series mattress for sale. Perfect 1999 CHEVROELT condition.

Downsizeing MALIBU guest room to twin size.

NADA retail price $3625, $499.95 new. Selling for Buy it NOWfor $1750 $100/offer. 785-691-7316

Equipment

Display Case, lockable, lighted, 60” long, 55” tall, 2 shelves plus open lower display or storage, Excellent cond. $85. Can be seen at Lawrence Antique Mall, 830 Mass. 785-843-3460

Music-Stereo (3) Pianos, Winter Company Spinet or Acrosonic Spinet, $525.

Sterling Spinet, $175. Price includes tuning and delivery. Call: 785-832-9906

Chevrolet 2010 Impala LT 47K, One Victory Red! Why Are You still Drowning in Choices? www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

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Sports-Fitness Equipment

TV, Sharp 19” Color TV. $25.

Please call for more information 785-331-7022 TV. 36” Sony Trinitron standard definition TV. Great for children’s playroom. Call 785-318-0774.

Cars-Domestic

1-888-239-5723 All American Auto Mart 1200 E Sante Fe Olathe, KS www.aaamkc.com

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briggsautodirect.com *** Lincoln 2000 Towncar, Cartier, Excellent condition.

73,350 miles. Has all extras except moonroof. A silver beauty with a lot of good miles left! $7,500.

785-843-2140

Chevrolet 2010 Malibu’s 32 mpg hwy, nicely equip’d.

Like new throughout with remainder of 5yr/100,000 mile factory warranty. 2 available price as low as $13,841. 1.9% apr financing available.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Ford 2010 Focus SE 33K, Sterling Grey Lawrence’s Favorite On-line Dealership! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Pontiac 2009 G6, V6, power seat, ABS, traction control, remote start, 17” chrome tech wheels, GM certified, lots of warranty!

Stk#314521 only $15,444.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Ford 2008 Fusion SE Silver Bright Metallic, 44K Get Hooked At www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

MERCURY 2005 GRAND MARQUIS Stk#B6902A Special Price $12,000.

Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

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Ford 1998 Mustang Cobra Convertible SVT, leather, power seat, premium alloy wheels, very sharp and low miles!

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2008 Mercury Sable Premier V6, Auto,Pearl Carfax 1 owner, $15,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

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Cars-Imports

2008 Mazda6 4cyl., Auto., Carfax 1 owner $14,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com Mazda 2008 Mazda3 Hatchback. FUN car with heated seats! Dark Gray color, BOSE audio, BRAND new tires, and much more. Super nice condition, lots of options, and a great looking car. Drive Fun. See wbsite for photos.

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Drive in, see Danny or Jeff and get your big bucks today!

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Ford 2008 Mustang GT this is one hot ride!

Leather heated seats, Shaker sound system, local trade, very nice!

Stk#58041A2 only $16,999.

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Pontiac 2009 G3, automatic, talk about fuel economy and room!

You’ve gotta try this one to believe it! Stk#328851 only $11,650.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 Ford 2002 Mustang. Local www.dalewilleyauto.com trade-in in shiny black.

Nice car with automatic and V6. Two owners and only 75K miles. Much recent maintenance done.

Clean interior. See website Pontiac 2008 G6 for photos and more inforCarbon Black, 32K mation.

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Cars-Imports Toyota 2009 Yaris Silver, 70K Fuel Economy PLUS A Cheap Payment! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

2007 Mazda3 sSport 4cyl., 5speed manual Carfax 1 owner $12,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

2008 MAZDA Stk#T96620B Special Price $15,000 Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Nissan 2007 Versa S, power equip, like new, choose from two starting at only $12,762. stk# 14043.

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2008 Mercedes R350 4Matic (AWD), panorama roof, Navi, Harman Kardon, 6disc, heated. seats, 54K, $30,900 View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

Volkswagen 2009 New Beetle 42K, Candy White, Now More Than Ever, Apply On-Line At www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Porsche 1999 Boxster.

ONLY 32K miles! Local car kept in garage by a meticulous professional. Guards Red is very shiny. Excellent condition with all keys and books. Would make a great Christmas present!

Includes big red bow! See website for photos.

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Saab 2006 9.5, 4Dr wagon 2.3T Sport SUV Black, 76K, $12,900.

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2008 Mini Cooper S, 2 Door, 6speed manual, heated seats, cloth, Moon, CD, Bluetooth, Trac, Spoiler, 25K, $19,900.

View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

Volkswagen 2009 Passat Sedan 4dr Auto Komfort FWD Sedan Stk#T6696A Sale Price $20,995

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Volkswagon 2008 Jetta 2.5, local trade in, sunroof, leather heated seats, alloy wheels, very sharp, stk#308742 only $13,700.

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Saturn 2004 Ion Quad Volvo 2009 V50 Wagon.

Coupe, 4cyl, FWD, ONE local owner, super spoiler, power equip- clean, silver, and a long lit ment, very sporty & of options. Priced way begreat gas mileage! low comparable Volvos.

Take a look at this NICE, Stk#581581 only $7700. safe Volvo. Great reviews Dale Willey 785-843-5200 on this model. 75K miles. www.dalewilleyauto.com See website for photos.

Rueschhoff Automobiles Smart 2009 ForTwo Pasrueschhoffautos.com sion. Local one-owner car 2441 W. 6th St. with only 10K miles! Previ785-856-6100 24 4/7 ous owner moved to asisted living. Beautiful blue and silver. Panorama glass roof, automatic, and Crossovers very clean. A rare low mile find.

Tremendous gas mileage! See website for photos.

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Only $9,774.. stk#10854.

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The Selection

Premium selected automobiles Specializing in Imports www.theselectionautos.com 785-856-0280 “We can locate any vehicle you are looking for.”

2008 Mercury Grand Marquis GS V8, Auto, Carfax 1 owner $9995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

THE LAST FORD 2008 FOCUS Stk#B6482A $12,000 Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

KIA 2006 AMANTI. Stk#T6622A. Sale Price $13,999

Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Chevrolet 2010 Impala LT Stk#D8756 Sale Price $15,780

Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Pontiac 2008 G6 Sedan GT Stk#D8757 Sale Price $14,780

Ford 2007 Focus SE Cloud 9 White!

Credit so Easy a Child Can Do It! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Rollerblades. Gently used ladies rollerblades in carrying bag. Size 5-7. $40.00.

Call 785-318-0774.

TV-Video

NADA retail price $7550, Buy it NOWfor $4750

Full Mechanical Condition Report Available online All Will Sell To The Highest Bidder, only at

briggsautodirect.com Sofa w/ queen sleeper. Re*** movable pillows.

Blue Denim fabric. $100/offer.

Kevin at 785-760-1151.

Chevrolet 2002 Cavalier, Table, Hexagon glass table, Automatic 2 door in very clean condition.

A very $25.

Please Call nice car, with good gas 785-842-1760 mileage for under $5000.

Tables, Nice marble corner Come for a test drive. See tables. $75. Please call for website for photos.

Rueschhoff Automobiles more info. 785-766-0768 rueschhoffautos.com 2441 W. 6th St. Medical 785-856-6100 24/7

Miscellaneous

Hyundai 2009 Sonata 48K, Willow Grey You have the Right to a Lifetime Engine Warranty! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

2002 LINCOLN LS

Boots, Men’s black work boots - Wolverine brand.

6” lace up, soft toe, oil & skid resistant, water proof, gore tex lined. Size 10 1/2 D. Like new condition. $30.

785-842-8776.

Electric Medical Bed- Bed and mattress like new. $100.00 Call 785-331-6368.

Cars-Imports

2008 Toyota Yaris 5spd. manual, white Carfax 1 owner $10,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

Clothing

Moving Sale, Ethan Allen a moire, side board/buffet, qu.size bed w/headboard, 2 night tables, 1 rocking chair. ex. cond. Call for appt. 913-244-0311 Lawrence

Cars-Imports

2003 GMC Yukon XL Buick 2009 Lucerne CXL, leather heated seats, 3800 V6, great power with great gas mileage, On Star, trade in, stk#54939A2 only $12,500 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

KIPP’S TREASURES

Snowsuit- Carters 6 to 9 months Snow Suit $25, never worn.

Call 785-393-0749

Ford 2009 Mustang V-6, Auto, 30,174 mi. $17,988 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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Antiques

Baby & Children's Items

Chevrolet 2007 Monte Carlo LT, leather heated seats, ABS, traction control, spoiler, alloy wheels, very sharp, stk#168771 only $10,995.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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Office space for lease, from $525/mo. w/locations on Iowa, 6th, 9th, & 27th St. Theno R.E. 785-843-1811

1311 Wakarusa - office space available. 200 sq. ft.

- 6,000 sq. ft. For details call 785-842-7644

Cars-Imports

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Tonganoxie

4BR house avail. now. 4 car, CH/CA. $875/mo. 7 mi. N. of Tonganoxie. Tongie school district 816-838-1988

Cars-Domestic

2010 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4Cyl, Auto,7,000 mi Carfax 1 owner $14,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

2006 Acura MDX Touring, V6, AWD, 2-Owner, well-maintained, leather, Moon, 3rd row, Bose, 92K, $17,900.

View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com Toyota 2000 Camry LE Au785.856.0280 tomatic. 4cyl. 198K, Runs 845 Iowa St. great! Non-smoker. Very Lawrence, KS 66049 clean interior & exterior.

Timing belt & water pump were changed at 153k.

Newer brakes & tires.

Heater & AC work great!

Power driver seat. Sun Roof. Factory radio & CD. Power windows & mirrors.

Cruise control. Excellent gas mileage. $4,200. Contact AJ 913-568-2981

Toyota 2006 Camry LE 65k, Dark Grey Metallic From Lawrence’s Favorite On-line Dealership!

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback GTS Auto, Black, Carfax 1 owner $14,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

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2002 NISSAN ALTIMA

2009 Audi Q7 Premium 3.2 Quattro, AWD, panoramic sunroof, lthr, 3rdrow, htd seats, Bose, Navi/Back U cam, pwr liftgate, 43k $39900 View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

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Nissan 2005 Altima SE, 69K, White, V6, Alloys, Leather, Moon Roof, Sonoma Metallic.

You Have the Right To the Most Money For Your Trade-In www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

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Nissan 2010 Versa 1.8 S 30K, Brilliant Silver etallic, Swear By Your Car, Not At It! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

2007 Toyota Camry XLE Auto, gray, Carfax 1 owner $15,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

Toyota 2010 Corolla, CE Barcelona Red, 48K Can you believe It?! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

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Buick 2008 Enclave CXL AWD CERTIFIED Stk#D8770 $27,000 Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

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Carpets & Rugs

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Concrete CONCRETE INC. Your local concrete repair specialists Sidewalks, Patios, Driveways

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Automotive Services Auto Maintenance and Repair

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- Corporate Events, Private Parties, Weddings-

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Auto Body Repair Windshield & Auto Glass Repair 3401 W 6th St (785) 843-8991 http://lawrencemarket place.com/hite

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Carpet Cleaning

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• Decks • Gazebos • Framing • Siding • Fences • Additions • Remodel • Weatherproofing & Staining Insured, 20 yrs. experience.

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Renovations Kitchen/Bath Remodels House Additions & Decks Quality Work Affordable Prices

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Call to schedule a ride: 843-5576 or 888-824-7277 Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm We ask for $2.00 each way.

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Funded in part by KDOT Public Transit Program

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Insurance

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Riffel Painting Co. 913-585-1846

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35 yrs. exp. Free est.

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Pet Services

1388 N 1293 Rd, Lawrence

Electrical

Hilltop Child Development Center, 1605 Irving Hill Road Lawrence, Kansas 785-864-4940 hilltop@ku.edu twitter.com/HilltopCDC Serving Lawrence since 1972.

Medical-HealthTherapy

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Your locally owned and operated carpet and upholstery cleaning company since 1993!

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT Bank of America, NA, successor by merger to Countrywide Bank, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

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Lot 7, in Block 2, in Parkway West, an addition to the City of Lawrence, as shown by the recorded plat thereof, in Douglas County, Kansas. LESS AND EXCEPT an undivided one-half of all oil, gas and other minerals and mineral rights in, upon and under said real estate reserved unto the Federal Land Bank of Wichita, Wichita, Kansas, in deed recorded May 14, 1946, in Book 156, Page 163, commonly known as 4824 W. 24th Street, Lawrence, KS 66047 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case.

The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT

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Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Kristen G. Stroehmann (KS # 10551) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff (100218) _______

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GMC 2011 2500HD STK#T6764A Sale Price $59,999

Chevrolet 2008 Silverado LT 4WD, Black exterior with black interior, 5.8 Liter V8, Automatic Trans.

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Court of Douglas County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Lower Level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center of the Courthouse at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, on January 19, 2012, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate:

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Case No. 10CV477 Court Number: 2 Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Lower Level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center of the Courthouse at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, on January 12, 2012, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate: Beginning at a point 660 feet East of and 630.56 feet North of the Southwest Corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 14 South, Range 19 East of the 6th P.M., thence North 29.44 feet, thence East 198.00 feet, thence North 448.8 feet, thence West 300.0 feet, thence South 29° 37’ West 307.50 feet, thence South 26° West 243.63 feet, thence East 357.30 feet to the point of beginning, less highway on West, in Douglas County, Kansas, commonly known as 818 East 1250 Road, Lawrence, KS 66047 (the “Property”)

(First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World to satisfy the judgment in December 17, 2011) the above-entitled case.

The sale is to be made IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF without appraisement and DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS subject to the redemption CIVIL DEPARTMENT period as provided by law, and further subject to the U.S. Bank National Associa- approval of the Court. For tion, as Trustee for the Spe- more information, visit cialty Underwriting and www.Southlaw.com.

Residential Finance Trust Mortgage Loan Kenneth McGovern, Sheriff Asset-Backed Certificates Douglas County, Kansas Series 2006-BC3 Plaintiff, Prepared By: vs.

South & Associates, P.C. Allyn T. Denny and Kristen G. Stroehmann Tamera Denny, et al.

(KS # 10551) Defendants.

6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 Case No. 09CV363 (913)663-7600 Court Number: 4 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff Pursuant to K.S.A. (115548) Chapter 60 _______ (First published in the LawNOTICE OF SALE rence Daily Journal-World Under and by virtue of an December 17, 2011) Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Court of Douglas County, DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Douglas County, OneWest Bank, FSB Kansas, will offer for sale at Plaintiff, public auction and sell to vs. the highest bidder for cash Ruth E. Wieneke, et al. in hand, at the Lower Level Defendants. of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center of the Case No. 11CV269 Courthouse at Lawrence, Court Number: 4 Douglas County, Kansas, on January 12, 2012, at 10:00 Pursuant to K.S.A. AM, the following real esChapter 60 tate:

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BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

Robert Gaughan and Jessica Gaughan, et al.

Defendants.

to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case.

The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit

NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Lower Level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center of the Courthouse at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, on January 12, 2012, at 10:00 AM, the following real es-

Cheating wasn’t conscious; apology must be Annie’s Mailbox

Where was this enthusiasm when we were 20?

It’s causing problems in our marriage, as I resent the fact that I was expected to tolerate my frustration, but he has trouble doing likewise.

I’m sure we’ll work it out, as we always do, but part of me would really like to go back to his doctor and say, “Can’t you please return just a little bit of his hernia?”

So, men, if you think you anniesmailbox@comcast.net may have a medical problem, please check it out sooner apologies along with declarather than later. And, womrations of undying love and en, be careful what you wish devotion. We can’t promise for. — Sex Drive Mismatch it will work, but we hope she will give you another chance.

Dear Annie: I’ve been married for 18 years to the most wonderful man. It was obvious from the beginning that my sex drive was much higher than his. He was fine being intimate once every two months, and I preferred twice a week. I learned to tolerate the frustration.

At 38, I work full time, have a toddler and a 5-year-old and am often exhausted, and my sex drive has finally fallen through the floor. The kicker?

A year ago, my husband had surgery to remove a large hernia in his groin that he’d had for years but was afraid to get checked out. Following his surgery, his sex drive went through the roof. Now he’s the Energizer Bunny.

Marcy Sugar and Kathy Mitchell

Dick Clark looks backward and forward in anniversary special

Tonight’s other highlights

Enjoy 24 hours of “Top Gear Top 40” (5 a.m., BBC America).

Wrap up 2011 with “Weed Wars” (3 p.m., Discovery), followed by “Moonshiners” (5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, Discovery).

Virginia and Auburn meet in the Chick-fil-A Bowl (6:30 p.m., ESPN).

Wake me up when it schedules the 99 Cent Store Bowl.

The hunt for the mole continues on the two-hour season ender of “Terra Nova” (7 p.m., Fox).

Matt Damon stars in the 2007 thriller “The Bourne Ultimatum” (7:30 p.m., CBS).

Comedy Central invites viewers to ring out the year with six episodes of “South Park” (8 p.m.).

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Dear Mismatch: Right now, your husband is delighted to be at full throttle and wants to enjoy it. There is a good possibility that your sex drive will return when you are less exhausted, and perhaps your husband will develop another hernia when you hit menopause (just kidding). But we’re glad you are confident that you will work this out. That’s what happens in a good marriage.

— Please e-mail your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190 Chicago, IL 60611.

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS

For Saturday, Dec. 31: This year waves of surprises keep hitting, forcing you to at least think. What you have taken for granted will be up for questioning.

If you are single, a bond formed this year could be characterized by instability. If you are attached, learn to flow and judge less. Tensions will ease.

Aries frequently delegates projects to you.

The Stars Show the Kind Folks who just can’t imagine celebratof Day You’ll Have: 5-Dying New Year’s Eve without Dick Clark namic; 4-Positive; 3-Averprobably don’t remember when Clark’s age; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult production challenged an established holiday institution. Before the big night Aries (March 21-April started “rockin’” it was all but synony19) mous with Guy Lombardo, a big band You will know, leader popular with those whose tastes feel and express the difwere shaped in the 1930s and ’40s. His ference in the upcoming reedy rendition of “Auld Lang Syne” year. Like many generastill defines the occasion’s boozy blend tions past, you are likely to of anticipation and bittersweet nostaltake 2012 as a whole new gia. beginning. Tonight: You We’re now as far are perfect no matter what away in time from you do. the first “Dick Taurus (April 20-May Clark’s New Year’s 20) Rockin’ Eve” as You sparkle as it was from those you greet the new year, big band days, a yet something is holdpoint that’s made ing you back. Sometimes on “New Year’s pushing yourself too hard Rockin’ Eve: The 40th Anniversary can cause more of a probParty” (7 p.m., ABC). The first “Rockin’ lem. Tonight: Remember, Eve” was headlined by early ’70s hittonight is not reflective of makers Three Dog Night. For those in your entire year. search of today’s pop stars, catch Justin Gemini (May 21-June Bieber and Lady Gaga later on “Dick 20) Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Knowing what Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2012” (9 p.m., you want is halfway to the ABC).

Like many things on the Peacock Network, “NBC’s New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly” (9 p.m.) offers a great deal of cross-network promotion. Look for TV producer George Blake Shelton and Cee Lo Green of “The Schlatter is 82. Actor Sir Voice” to perform. And expect an apAnthony Hopkins is 74. pearance by Jimmy Fallon and his house Actor Tim Considine is 71. band the Roots, as well as British pop Actress Sarah Miles is 70. star Jessie J and the ageless Tony BenRock musician Andy Sumnett. mers is 69. Actor Sir Ben Fox offers “American Country New Kingsley is 68. ProducerYear’s Eve Live” (10 p.m.) featurdirector Taylor Hackford ing performances by Joe Nichols, Eli Young Band and Toby Keith as well as coverage of the ball dropping in Times Square. Rick Harrison and Austin Russell (“Pawn Stars”) co-host with Rodney Carrington from Las Vegas. ‘‘NYE in NYC 2012” (10p.m., MTV) allows MTV to follow the crowds and promote the new season of “Punk’d.”

This year’s Syfy “Twilight Zone” (9 a.m. to 5 a.m. Monday) marathon includes 40 episodes that were selected by viewers on the network’s website.

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finish line. Act rather than sit on your need to change some of the dynamics in your life. Tonight: Christen the new year as only you can.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Follow through on what is important to you. Listen to news; understand what works.

Tonight: Others will take their cues from you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You are full of fun and festivities. The thought of a new year delights you to no end.

Tonight: Surround yourself with music.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) One person wants all your time and attention. You might be inclined to give it to him or her. However, this person could become erratic.

Tonight: You don’t need a large party, just that special person.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Note what is happening. If you are really tuned in, you’ll feel more excitement than usual, with a sense of renewal.

Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your steady pace can make all the difference in the outcome of a

personal matter. Others toss mini-boomerangs into your plans, forcing you to regroup several times. Tonight: Greet 2012 in style.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21) You are one person who no one in your immediate circle should do without right now. Tonight: Painting the town red.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might want to head in another direction, which might cause tension around your home and with loved ones. The smart move is to do the party at your house. Tonight: Your place, please.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Put in the effort and make enough time to complete what you want. You could be overwhelmed by everything that you have to do.

Tonight: Christen the new year with a smile.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You won’t want to say no to anything or anyone. As a result, you easily could go to some extremes and overindulge.

Tonight: Where it is happening.

— The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment only.

BIRTHDAYS is 67. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg is 65. Actor Tim Matheson is 64. Pop singer Burton Cummings (The Guess Who) is 64. Singer Donna Summer is 63. Actor Joe Dallesandro is 63. Rock musician Tom Hamilton

ACROSS 1 Small bottle 5 Chi-town paper (with “The”) 9 Futuristic unpaid worker 14 Dividing word 15 Fill to the gills 16 Where the ancient Greeks shopped 17 Doc looked up to her 19 Dinner prayer 20 Fourth of forty 21 Need nursing 22 Word-forword 24 “What ___ the odds?”

25 ___ la la (singing syllables) 26 Words with “pickle,” “stew” or “jam” 27 Where some may be found after a long drive 33 Determine the amount of damage 36 Barely passing grade 37 Faith and Charity’s partner 38 Lab dish name 39 Fashion that doesn’t last 40 Recipient of a gift 41 They’re in need of refinement 42 Expression of wonderment

43 Got tight 44 Toothpick object, sometimes 47 ABA member 48 Diminutive Italian suffix 49 Whirlpool site 52 Song words before “Old Smokey” 56 Sch. that’s home to the Sun Devils 57 Corn holder 58 Constantly change lanes 59 Tex-Mex “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” singer 62 Not so rigid 63 Act indolent 64 College credit 65 Quillequipped 66 Bottom-ofthe-barrel find 67 Obtains DOWN 1 “Will ya look at that!” spot 2 Word with “strength” or “sanctum” 3 Send a note of apology 4 Electric fan setting 5 Hot weather wear 6 Attack an adversary, verbally 7 Addams family cousin 8 Made a direct route (to) 9 Motley, as a crew 10 Storybook

brute 11 Wild hog 12 Bicolored ocean prowler 13 Asian weight equal to about 1.3 ounces 18 1960s dance 23 “Bus Stop” playwright William 27 By its very nature 28 The Gem State 29 It joins the Saone at Lyons 30 Long geologic stretches 31 Fencer’s foil 32 Requisite 33 Each, slangily 34 Bandar ___ Begawan (capital of Brunei) 35 Daisy supporter

39 Sound of a step 40 Consume 42 Prussia’s ___ von Bismarck 43 Decorates the Christmas tree, in a way 45 It can be found in the linen closet 46 Legally responsible 49 Teatime treat 50 Assume the existence of 51 Assists, criminally 52 Night hunters 53 Lowest high tide 54 Shout made with a raised arm?

55 Hot spot, at times 60 Stooge with a bowl cut 61 Toupee

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Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

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Dear Annie: I am a 60-year-old man, and I’m in a 10-month relationship with a beautiful young woman of 63.

A terrible thing happened.

An ex-girlfriend I briefly dated years ago stopped by my house to repay some money I loaned her. She brought some beer, and we chatted.

Unfortunately, I had taken a sleep aid shortly before she showed up, and I fell asleep. I woke up having sex with her.

It took a few moments to get my senses back, but then I told her to leave.

I put off telling my girlfriend, because she was tired after having had foot surgery.

But it turns out the old girlfriend gave me gonorrhea.

It was so disgusting. I then needed to tell my girlfriend.

Now, of course, she wants nothing to do with me.

I know I made a huge mistake by letting the ex get comfortable in my house.

I have no idea what to do.

Please help me. — Broken Dear Broken: There is some evidence that certain sleep aids can cause such “sleep-walking” problems when the opportunities present themselves. You apparently didn’t make a conscious decision to cheat on your girlfriend, and your job now is to convince her of that.

This will involve flowers and

of wonderment

Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

Answer here:

(Aerosmith) is 60. Actor James Remar is 58.

Actress Bebe Neuwirth is 53. Actor Val Kilmer is 52.

Singer Paul Westerberg is 52. Actor Don Diamont is 49. Rock musician Ric Ivanisevich (Oleander) is 49.

Yesterday’s

(Answers Monday) Jumbles: COACH INPUT PELVIS SCURVY Answer: Ben Franklin was able to invent bifocals because he was a — VISIONARY

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Obama wooing veterans in campaign

By Ken Thomas Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama ended one war and is winding down another, bringing home tens of thousands of U.S. troops.

Now he wants them to pay him back — with votes.

“You stood up for America. America needs to stand up for you,” Obama told service members returning to Fort Bragg, N.C., from Iraq recently.

Expect to hear that pitch throughout the next year as the president’s campaign, mindful that large numbers of veterans and military families live in Obama states crucial to his re-election chances, highlights his efforts to promote jobs and benefits for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Republicans, meanwhile, already are countering his record, noting high unemployment among veterans.

The outreach to veterans is part of a larger effort by Obama to build inroads with voting blocs traditionally outside the Democratic umbrella while it tries to reactivate the coalition of women, minorities and young voters who helped propel him to the White House in 2008.

Obama’s campaign is free to focus on building a diverse base of support for the general election because he faces no primary opponent. His eventual GOP challenger doesn’t have that luxury.

While Democrats have traditionally trailed Republicans on defense and national security matters, Obama senses an opening with veterans because he has generally received high marks from voters for his handling of terrorism — especially after the U.S. raid in May that killed Osama bin Laden — and in managing the U.S.’s relationships with other countries.

A recent AP-GfK poll found that 59 percent of adults felt Obama would keep America safe, a mark that has remained steady throughout 2011.

Exit polls in 2008 showed that Obama received about 44 percent of voters who said they served in the military, while 54 percent voted for Republican John McCain, a former Navy pilot who was a prisoner of war for more than five years during the Vietnam War. Four years earlier, George W. Bush, who sought re-election as the U.S. waged wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, won 57 percent of voters who said they served in the military, compared with 41 percent for Democrat John Kerry.

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There are obvious political reasons for Obama’s effort.

Several states that will be heavily contested next year have a significant military presence. Florida, home to a number of military installations, has more than 1.6 million veterans, according to the Veterans Administration. Virginia and North Carolina, political battlegrounds that Obama carried in 2008, both have about 800,000 veterans while Colorado, another important state in the Obama re-election calculation, has more than 400,000 veterans.

This year, the playing field in the fight to woo veterans may end up being level if anyone other than Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Texas Rep. Ron Paul — the only two with military experience in the GOP field — win the nomination. Obama had no military experience before becoming commander in chief. (The last time both parties didn’t have a presidential candidate with military experience was 1944, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated Thomas E. Dewey.)

As the nation winds down wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have held numerous events at military bases and in communities heavily populated by veterans. During a bus tour through North Carolina and Virginia in October, the president and first lady stopped at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in the heart of a large military community in Hampton and Newport News, Va. Since entering the White House, the first lady has held about 50 events with military families in 14 states.

Obama also has talked up his work on a new GI Bill helping veterans and service members to attend college and on tax incentives for companies that hire veterans, a piece of his jobs bill that won passage in Congress during the fall. The Democratic National Committee featured the incentives in ads that aired in North Carolina, New Mexico and Ohio.

Bob Wallace, executive director of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, said Obama has been “very positive” for veterans. He said members of his organization are looking for specific ways the next White House administration — Democrat or Republican — intends to help veterans.

“The cost of war continues after the last shot is fired and after you pull the trucks over the border into Kuwait,” Wallace said. “You’ve got a lot of expenses to take care of these guys and gals and that’s the commitment we’re looking for anybody who wants to be president of the United States.”

Lawrence

January 19, 2012, at 10:00 AM, the following real esLot 22, Heatherwood No. 1, tate: a subdivision in the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Lot Twenty-one (21) and Kansas, according to the Tract A, all in Block 1, recorded plat thereof, com- NORTHFIELD ADDITION, an monly known as 3213 West addition to the City of LawDouglas County, 21st Place, Lawrence, KS rence, Kansas, commonly known 66047 (the “Property”) as 914 North Michigan to satisfy the judgment in Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 the above-entitled case. (the “Property”) The sale is to be made without appraisement and to satisfy the judgment in above-entitled case. subject to the redemption the period as provided by law, The sale is to be made and further subject to the without appraisement and approval of the Court. For subject to the redemption more information, visit period as provided by law, and further subject to the www.Southlaw.com. approval of the Court. For information, visit Kenneth McGovern, Sheriff more Douglas County, Kansas www.Southlaw.com. tate:

Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Brian R. Hazel (KS # 21804) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff (119210) ________

Kenneth McGovern, Sheriff Douglas County, Kansas

Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Brian R. Hazel (KS # 21804) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff (First published in the Law- (110292) _______ rence Daily Journal-World December 24, 2011) (First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF December 17, 2011) DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS BAC Home Loans CIVIL DEPARTMENT Servicing, LP Plaintiff, Federal National Mortgage vs.

Association Keith A. Kielman, et al.

Plaintiff, Defendants. vs.

Joseph F. Stafford, et al.

Case No. 11CV271 Defendants.

Court Number: 1 Case No. 11CV379 Pursuant to K.S.A. Court Number: 4 Chapter 60 Pursuant to K.S.A. NOTICE OF SALE Chapter 60 Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Lower Level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center of the Courthouse at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, on

NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Lower Level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center of the

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GOP endorsement game intensifies

By Steve Peoples Associated Press

MANCHESTER , N.H. — It may be overrated, but the political endorsement race won’t stop. In fact, it will only accelerate as voting in the GOP presidential contest nears.

Hoping to bolster credibility and build political muscle, Republican presidential contenders have jockeyed for months to woo governors and congressional lawmakers, state senators and county sheriffs, newspaper editorial boards and tea party activists. The game has been dominated so far by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who appears to have captured more endorsements than the rest of the field combined.

But Jeff Frost, like many Republicans in early voting states, isn’t impressed. Frost, who is chairman of the Manchester Republican Committee, said New Hampshire voters don’t much like being told which candidate to support.

“We’re a stubborn bunch of horse traders,” he said.

Indeed, candidates and voters alike suggest the impact of political endorsements is unclear at best. Any potential blowback, however, isn’t enough to stop campaigns from trotting out new supporters as quickly as they can sign them up.

It didn’t matter that the New Hampshire Union Leader has a spotty record of picking winners. Newt Gingrich claimed instant credibility after capturing its endorsement. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum proudly

By Alexa Olesen

Associated Press

BEIJING — The photo was undeniably cute: a studio portrait of eight babies in identical onesies and perky white cotton hats, sporting an array of expressions from giggly to goofy, baffled to bawling.

Intended as an advertisement for the studio, the photo grabbed a different kind of attention: In a country that limits most couples to one child, many Chinese were amazed to learn that a couple had spent nearly a million yuan ($160,000) and illegally enlisted two surrogate mothers to help have the four boys and four girls.

The incident has highlighted both the use of birth surrogates, a violation of Chinese law, and how wealthy Chinese do as they please, with scant regard for the rules that constrain others. The most common reaction, though, has been simple disbelief.

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the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Lower Level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center of the Courthouse at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, on Lot 186, on Connecticut January 12, 2012, at 10:00 Street, in the City of Law- AM, the following real esrence, Douglas County, tate: Kansas, commonly known as 1342 Connecticut, Law- Lots 1, 2, and 3, in Block 8, rence, KS 66044 (the together with the West half “Property”) of vacated G Street accruing thereto, in the town of to satisfy the judgment in Clinton, in Douglas County, the above-entitled case. Kansas, commonly known The sale is to be made as 602 North 1200 Road, without appraisement and Lawrence, KS 66047 (the subject to the redemption “Property”) period as provided by law, and further subject to the to satisfy the judgment in approval of the Court. For the above-entitled case. more information, visit The sale is to be made www.Southlaw.com. without appraisement and subject to the redemption Kenneth McGovern, Sheriff period as provided by law, Douglas County, Kansas and further subject to the approval of the Court. For Prepared By: more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.

South & Associates, P.C. Brian R. Hazel (KS # 21804) Kenneth McGovern, Sheriff 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Douglas County, Kansas Overland Park, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Prepared By: Attorneys For Plaintiff South & Associates, P.C. (46151) Megan Cello (KS # 24167) _______ 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (First published in the Law- (913)663-7600 rence Daily Journal-World (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff December 17, 2011) (116579) ________ IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS (First published in the LawCIVIL DEPARTMENT rence Daily Journal-World

December 17, 2011) Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Home Loans Servicing, LP DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS fka Countrywide Home CIVIL DEPARTMENT Loans Servicing, LP Plaintiff, Bank of America, N.A. vs.

Plaintiff, Kevin S. Gordon, et al. vs.

Defendants.

Charmaine A. Johnson, et al.

Case No. 11CV413 Defendants.

Court Number: 1

NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to

Evan Vucci/AP Photo

REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOV. MITT ROMNEY, right, listens Friday as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks during a campaign appearance in West Des Moines, Iowa. Romney appears to have captured more endorsements than the rest of the field combined. won over Iowa social conservative leader Bob Vander Plaats. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, while touring Iowa, recently dispatched his latest high-profile supporter, conservative businessman Steve Forbes, to New Hampshire.

In most cases, the campaigns shop their big-name backers to local reporters, arrange meetings with voters and use their names and voices in fundraising appeals.

Some also offer an instant infrastructure to handle nutsand-bolts political chores that have tripped up less-or-

ganized candidates. That was the case recently in Virginia, where leading Romney supporter Lt. Gov. Bill Boiling shared his political network to help collect thousands of signatures so Romney could qualify for the primary ballot.

Gingrich and Perry failed to qualify.

There’s also the buzz that comes with any endorsement, producing days or a few hours of positive media coverage that may inspire confidence among wavering supporters.

Republican candidate Jon

Huntsman has struggled to attract big names but recently won the backing of three New Hampshire newspapers, including the capital city’s Concord Monitor.

His campaign blasted news of the endorsements to reporters.

But even Huntsman acknowledged their impact may be minimal come Election Day. “It’s recognition that you are a legitimate candidate and people think well of you,” Huntsman said. “What it does in terms of bringing support around in real numbers that would be quantifiable, I don’t have any way of measuring that. I just don’t know if it matters at all at the end of the day. But anything that provides additional credibility is a good thing.”

The people who endorse candidates are also freer to go negative. Romney supporter and former New Hampshire Gov. John H. Sununu has repeatedly jabbed at Gingrich for “whining.” Forbes did much the same thing in New Hampshire for Perry, suggesting that the Texas governor has more “soul” than Romney.

Forbes, once a presidential contender himself, is considered popular in New Hampshire. But a handful of public appearances and media interviews are unlikely to sway any voters, according to Phyllis Woods, one of New Hampshire’s two members of the Republican National Committee.

“I think in New Hampshire, there are precious few people who will make their decision based on an endorsement,” she said.

Chinese ‘Octomom’ stuns one-child public

Courthouse at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, on January 12, 2012, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate:

Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60

L AWRENCE J OURNAL -W ORLD

Case No. 11CV493 Court Number: 1 Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 60 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Douglas County,

“Heavens. To have one family with eight kids ... in an era of family planning where most people have just one, the contrast is just too much,” said popular Chinese Central Television news anchor Bai Yansong as he introduced a 20-minute special report on the babies last weekend. “It doesn’t sound like news. It sounds more like a fairy tale.”

Chinese media are calling the mother “babaotai muqin,” or “octomom,” a reference to the American woman who gave birth to octuplets using in vitro fertilization.

Much remains uncertain about the family from Guangzhou, the capital of south China’s Guangdong province.

According to the Guangzhou Daily, a government newspaper, the biological mother carried two of the babies, while two surrogates gave birth to three each. After the babies were born in September and October last year, 11 nannies were hired to help take care of

the children, the report said.

While some suspect a hoax, a media officer with the Guangdong Health Department said the case was real and under investigation. He declined to identify the couple, citing privacy concerns.

The story has captivated the public because it symbolizes a bold defiance of the country’s strict family planning rules, said Liang Zhongtang, a demography expert at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences.

“People are very interested in the policy these days and the need for changes to it,” he said. “A lot of people think it should have been dropped a long time ago, or relaxed at least.”

A 2001 law prohibits Chinese medical institutions and personnel from performing gestational surrogacy services, in which an embryo created from a couple is implanted into another woman who carries the baby to term.

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Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Lower Level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center of the Courthouse at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, on January 12, 2012, at 10:00 AM, the following real estate:

(First published in the Law- Prepared By: rence Daily Journal-World South & Associates, P.C. December 17, 2011) Kristen G. Stroehmann (KS # 10551) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS Overland Park, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 CIVIL DEPARTMENT (913)663-7899 (Fax) Bank of America, N.A., suc- Attorneys For Plaintiff cessor by merger to BAC (134639) Home Loans Servicing, LP _______ fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP (First published in the LawPlaintiff, rence Daily Journal-World vs.

December 17, 2011) Jimmy J. Ramsey, et al.

Defendants.

Kelli Breer KOZENY & MCCUBBIN, L.C. Case No. 11CV527 Fairway Corporate Center Court Number: 1 4220 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 200B Pursuant to K.S.A. Fairway, KS 66205 Chapter 60 email: kbreer@km-law.com K&M File Code: JACBONOR NOTICE OF SALE

Part of Lot 19, Block 2, H & H Addition, an addition to the City of Lawrence, as shown by the recorded plat thereof, in Douglas County, Kansas, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 19; thence Westerly along the Northerly line of said Lot 19, and along a curve to the right, having a radius of 130.0 feet, an arc distance of 28.54 feet; thence leaving said Northerly line, South 38 degrees 18’40” West, a distance of 103.17 feet to the Southerly line of said Lot 19; thence South 51 degrees 43’59” East along said Southerly line a distance of 30.14 feet; thence continuing along said Southerly line South 61 degrees 35’34” East a distance of 21.74 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 19; thence North 25 degrees 32’32” East along the Easterly line of said Lot 19, a distance of 105.23 feet to the point of beginning, commonly known as 3725 Elizabeth Court, Lawrence, KS 66049 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case.

The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.

Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the Lower Level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center of the Courthouse at Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, on January 12, 2012, at 10:00, the following real estate: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 9, Block 1, in WESTLAND ADDITION #2, an addition to the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas; thence North 00 degrees 04’ 02” West, along the East line of said Lot, 103.58 feet; thence South 89 degrees 55’ 58” East, 32.88 feet to the point of beginning, commonly known as 3813 Westland Place, Lawrence, KS 66049 (the Property)

Kenneth McGovern, Sheriff to satisfy the judgment in above-entitled case.

Douglas County, Kansas the The sale is to be made without appraisement and Prepared By: subject to the redemption South & Associates, P.C. period as provided by law, Kristen G. Stroehmann and further subject to the (KS # 10551) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 approval of the Court. For more information, visit Overland Park, KS 66211 www.Southlaw.com.

(913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Kenneth McGovern, Sheriff Attorneys For Plaintiff Douglas County, Kansas (132232) _______

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Still, an underground market is thriving as more couples put off marriage and childbirth until later in life only to find they are unable to conceive. The law forbids only the medical procedures, and agencies connecting couples and surrogates are easy to find online.

The Guangzhou Daily said the octomom couple resorted to in vitro fertilization and surrogates after years of failed attempts to conceive.

A manager for the Guangdong branch of the Daiyunguke surrogacy agency, Liu Jialei, said that this has been the busiest of his company’s seven years in business, with more than 600 surrogates matched to families. His customers are Chinese, but the medical procedures are carried out abroad, in Southeast Asia and Japan, to circumvent the law.

Chinese media reports say many procedures are also done illegally at hospitals in China.

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Douglas County, Kansas, related to the following Under and by virtue of an property: Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District LOT 18, IN BLOCK 2, Court of Douglas County, NORTHFIELD ADDITION, AN Kansas, the undersigned ADDITION TO THE CITY OF Sheriff of Douglas County, LAWRENCE, DOUGLAS Kansas, will offer for sale at COUNTY, KANSAS. public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash You are hereby required to in hand, at the Lower Level plead to the Petition on or of the Judicial and Law Enbefore January 27, 2012 in forcement Center of the the court at Douglas Courthouse at Lawrence, County, Kansas. If you fail Douglas County, Kansas, on to plead, judgment and de- January 19, 2012, at 10:00 cree will be entered in due AM, the following real escourse upon the petition. tate:

NOTICE TO BORROWER: If you wish to dispute the validity of all or any portion of this debt, or would like the name and address of the original creditor, you must advise us in writing IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF within thirty (30) days of DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS the first notice you receive from us. Otherwise, we will Wells Fargo Bank, assume the entire debt to National Association, be valid. This is an attempt Plaintiff, to collect a debt, and any vs. information obtained will Bonnie Jackson AKA Bonnie be used for that purpose.

Marie Jackson AKA Bonnie Marie Simons and Scott B Respectfully Submitted, Jackson AKA Scott Bradford By: Jackson, et al., Kelli Breer, KS Ct. #17851 Defendants.

KOZENY & MCCUBBIN, L.C. Fairway Corporate Center Case No. 11CV556 4220 Shawnee Mission Div. No. 1 Parkway, Suite 200B K.S.A. 60 Fairway, KS 66205 Mortgage Foreclosure Phone: (913) 677-0253/Fax: (Title to Real Estate (913) 831-6014 Involved) email: kbreer@km-law.com K&M File Code: JACBONOR NOTICE OF SUIT ________

Lot 3 in Sydney Addition, an Addition to the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, commonly known as 758 Lake Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 (the “Property”) to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case.

The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court. For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com.

Kenneth McGovern, Sheriff Douglas County, Kansas

Prepared By: South & Associates, P.C. Megan Cello (KS # 24167) 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66211 (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) Attorneys For Plaintiff (First published in the Law- (125926) ________ rence Daily Journal-World December 24, 2011)

THE STATE OF KANSAS to: Scott B Jackson AKA Scott Bradford Jackson and Unknown Spouse of Scott B Jackson AKA Scott Bradford Jackson, Defendants, and IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF all other persons who are DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT or may be concerned: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED: BAC Home Loans Servicing, That a Petition has been L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. filed in the District Court of Plaintiff, Douglas County, Kansas, vs.

Case No. 11CV556 by Wells Michael C. Fillmore and Fargo Bank, National AssoTorry J. Miller, et al. ciation, praying for forecloDefendants. sure of a mortgage executed by Bonnie Jackson Case No. 11CV87 AKA Bonnie Marie Jackson Court Number: 1 AKA Bonnie Marie Simons and Scott B Jackson AKA Pursuant to K.S.A. Scott Bradford Jackson on Chapter 60 10/17/2005 and recorded in Book 996, Page 3593 in the NOTICE OF SALE real estate records of

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