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Ghost of past bond issue may haunt new proposal

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what exactly it was,� Francine said, “even though she told me not to.�

It was something rarely seen in children, and a problem no one at Children’s Mercy would be able to fix, maybe no one anywhere near Kansas City.

But a few days later, they found out there was just the person for the job near K.C.: Koji Ebersole, a endovascular neurosurgeon at Kansas University Hospital. By now it was November.

Ebersole heard from Children’s Mercy that the suspected problem was something called a carotid cavernous fistula. He was skeptical — until, when held a stethoscope to the boy’s neck, he could hear blood rushing through a vessel there.

The problem is almost never seen in children, the doctor says.

And the wiggly, smiling toddler he saw in front of him gave no

Lawrence school officials acknowledge one hurdle they’ll need to overcome in convincing voters to support a proposed $92.5 million bond issue: the perception held by many in the community that the last time the district issued bonds, at least some of the funds were not used for their intended purpose.

Specifically, critics of the school district argue that some of the money was used to improve football fields and other outdoor athletic facilities when the public was told the bonds were for classrooms and building improvements.

SCHOOLS Superintendent Rick Doll and other district officials say those arguments are inaccurate. And while Doll was not superintendent at the time — in fact, the entire school board and much of the district’s upper managers have changed since that 2005 bond issue — Doll says the records indicate a different story.

In April 2005, voters in the district approved a $54.1 million bond issue to pay for additions and improvements at junior high and high schools; to demolish the old South Junior High School and replace it with a new building adjacent to Broken Arrow School; to expand and renovate Broken Arrow; and to “make all other necessary and related improvements.�

A second bond issue that voters approved on the same

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Free State fans are seeing double Anyone walking into a gymnasium to watch a Free State High girls basketball game should be warned: It’s common to suffer from double vision — twice over. The Firebirds have not one but two sets of twins — Abbey and Chelsea Casady and Ariana and Summer Frantz. Page 1B BALDWIN CITY

Diversity lesson lasts a lifetime Every year, Baldwin High School holds a Diversity Day to celebrate students with disabilities. The program helps both those with disabilities as well as the rest of the student body by changing attitudes in the school on an everyday basis.

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CHRISTIAN HERNANDEZ, 18 MONTHS OLD, was all smiles on Thursday as he ate his breakfast in his Gardner home. Doctors say he is lucky to be alive after he fell on a meat thermometer this past summer, which caused intercranial bleeding that was recently corrected with surgery.

Doctor’s detective work helps solve puzzling, ‘one in a million’ injury ————

Toddler beats long odds in surviving puncture from meat thermometer

By Matt Erickson merickson@ljworld.com

Christian Hernandez, 18 months old, is walking briskly around his family’s living room a few days before Christmas, clutching his favorite blanket with both hands as it trails behind him like a cape.

At this age, he’s constantly moving around, his parents say.

About a month ago, as Thanksgiving approached in the Hernandez home in Gardner, the family was awaiting a call. After months spent wondering what was wrong with the toddler’s eye, they’d learned that when they’d found him months before holding a metal meat thermometer in his hand, screaming, he had suffered more than a scratch.

And now they waited to hear whether an unlikely household accident could be met with a just-as-unlikely fix.

When Thanksgiving came, they sat down for dinner and tried to focus on enjoying each other’s company. But they knew the call was coming.

Christmas, though, is going to be better. “A hundred times better,� said Francine Hernandez, Christian’s mom.

It was September when Francine noticed that Christian’s left eye seemed unusually pink.

She took him to the doctor, who said the boy had pinkeye and prescribed eyedrops.

After that didn’t clear things up, they went back and got more eyedrops.

That didn’t work, either. So they headed to an ophthalmologist at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

She was stumped, too. But after three different scans of Christian’s eye and brain, she had a name for the problem: a “fistula.� “I started looking up to see

Rare leukemia case spotlights need for blood donors

By Caroline Boyer cboyer@theworldco.info

It started with, of all things, a swollen toe.

But a trip to the doctor to check on what seemed to be a simple malady ultimately led to a diagnosis of a rare type of leukemia for 4-yearold Haley Bernard.

While her family hopes they have found an effective treatment for Haley’s blood cancer, thanks in part to her newborn sister, Haley currently requires regular infusions of blood platelets. This underscored the importance of blood donations for the Bernard family. “There was one time that

DONATING BLOOD The Bonner Springs Fire Department will play host to a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the training room in the fire/ EMS station, 13001 Metropolitan Ave. Blood donations are always needed, and the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City has a schedule of blood drives and donation centers in northeast Kansas. For information on when and where to donate, visit www. savealifenow.org.

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The Bernards noticed Haleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swollen toe Sept. 25 and took her to the hospital.

They learned Haley had a cellulitis infection and were referred to Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mercy

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HALEY BERNARD, 4, of Bonner Springs, holds the handset for the public announcement system in a Bonner Springs Police Department patrol, with the help of Officer Heather Pate, in this October 2012 file photo. Haley has a rare form of juvenile leukemia, and a blood drive in her honor will be held Friday in Please see BLOOD, page 2A Bonner Springs.

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DEATHS Journal-World obituary policy: For information about running obituaries, call 8327151. Obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or the families of the deceased.

HAROLD EUGENE GREGG Harold Eugene Gregg, 75, Baldwin City, passed away Dec. 22, 2012 at Emeritus of Overland Park. Services at 1:30 PM Dec. 27 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Wellsville.

FLORENCE EDITH SARLLS Funeral services for Florence Edith (Garvin) Sarlls, 88, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m., December 27, 2012 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. She died on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Medicalodges Eudora.

Florence was born on April 26, 1924 in McDonald County, MO the daughter of Marc and Bernice (Hogland) Garvin.

She married Lester Leon Sarlls on January 13, 1942 in Coy, MO. He preceded her in death May 15, 2000 after 58 years of marriage.

Florence and Lester moved to Lawrence in 1947.

They bought a little home where Allen Fieldhouse sets today.

They moved to North Lawrence after the flood in 1951. In 1955 they moved to Delaware Street and in 1960 moved to Eudora.

Florence worked for Stokely-Van Camp for 33 years. She retired as a Lab Technician in 1976.

Florence and Lester then moved to the Lake of the Ozarks where she loved to fish.

In 1988 they returned to Lawrence.

She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Lawrence.

Survivors include one daughter, Bernice, and husband Bill Vervynck, Lawrence; two sons, W.L. Sarlls, Tucson, AZ, Clyde Sarlls, Oskaloosa;

one sister, Anna May Morris, Eugene OR; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.

She was also preceded in death by six sisters, Velma Stewart, Emma Jo Barnes, Louise Fields, Paulene Wright, Allene Hawkins, Dorthy Dell McMillen; five brothers, Newton Garvin, Lacy Garvin, John Garvin, Marc Garvin, Roy Garvin; and one granddaughter, Karen Kay Sarlls.

The family will greet friends from noon until service time on Thursday at the mortuary.

The family suggests memorials in her name to Medicalodges Eudora, Visiting Nurses of Douglas County, or Fellowship Baptist Church and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

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

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.

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JO ANN COOK Funeral services for Jo Ann Cook, 66, Eudora, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Eudora Baptist Church, with Pastor Kevin Wood officiating.

Burial will follow in Eudora City Cemetery. Jo Ann died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

She was born Oct. 15, 1946, in Butler, Mo., the daughter of Raymond and Margie Coleman Ford.

She attended schools in Lee’s Summit, Mo. She was a member of Eudora Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She married Paul D. Cook in 1962 in Lee’s Summit. He preceded her in death in 1970, as did two sons, Christopher Cook in 1972, and David Cook in 2006, and a sister, Carol Smith in 2002, and her parents. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia Hemberg and husband David, and Stephanie Miller and husband Tony, all of Eudora; two sons, Jeffrey Cook and wife Shannon, Eudora, and Robert Cook and wife Melissa, Lawrence; two brothers, Gene Ford and wife Cora, Kansas City, Mo., and Roger Ford and wife Connie, Lawrence;

11 grandchildren, Alisha Miller, Alexander and Emily Hemberg, Joseph and Elizabeth Cook, Lindsey Sanchez, Nora Vandruff, Samantha, Brianna, & Zachary Cook, and Julia Miller; one great grandson, Logan Miller; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday at the church.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Jo Ann Cook Memorial Fund, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost. com Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.

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FRED WILLIAM BELL, JR. Fred William Bell, Jr., 91, formerly of Lawrence, passed away December 21, 2012 in Lincoln, NE. He was born to Fred W and Pearl Dunlap Bell, in Atlanta, KS on Kansas Day, January 29, 1921. He was a graduate of Wichita High School North, attended Friends University, Wichita, KS and was in his third college year at Phillips University, Enid, OK when he joined the Army Air Corps. Graduating as a Pilot in March, 1944 he married Phyllis Shull of Topeka, KS whom he met at Phillips University.

As a B-17 Pilot based in Foggia, Italy he completed 54 missions and left active service in December 1946, remaining in the Air National Guard until he retired as Lt. Colonel, in 1981. Fred joined the Wichita Fire Department in 1949 and retired in 1971 as Chief Training Instructor with 22 years of service to take a position as a Fire Service Instructor with the University of Kansas Continuing Education Division. This teaching position required traveling to many Kansas towns training the local firefighters. Fred retired in 1986 after 15 years with the University of Kansas.

Fred was a member of the Jayhawk Kiwanis Club and New Horizon Band in Lawrence, KS, Charter Member of the Pine Valley Christian Church in Wichita, KS and the 301st Bomb Group, 415th

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for bloodwork two days later. There, doctors found blasts — new, immature blood cells — in Haley’s blood, an indication that her cells weren’t maturing correctly. Though the number of blasts wasn’t as high as in patients with common forms of leukemia, doctors performed a bone marrow biopsy.

While the biopsy confirmed Haley didn’t have a common form of blood cancer, doctors continued to watch Haley over the next few weeks and found her platelet counts were decreasing.

“It seemed like each time we went (to the doctor), they just kept getting lower and lower, dropping down to where bleeding occurs, so she might get a nose bleed,” said Dennis Bernard, who also works for the city of Lawrence’s public works department.

Then, doctors started seeing other signs of leukemia, as Haley’s liver and spleen began to enlarge.

They sent the bone marrow biopsy for several weeks of testing to a company in California that specializes in rare leukemias.

Meanwhile, Haley’s little sister Summer was due to be born. The day Lyndsley Bernard went into labor, the family got a call from California with the likely diagnosis — juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, or JMML, which usually affects children ages 2 and under, according to kidshealth.org. The best treatment for this type of leukemia is a bone marrow transplant, the doctor said.

“Then the doctor tells us, ‘We really need to try to save the umbilical blood from your baby if we can,’” Dennis Bernard said. “ ... But we had no means established to get that blood. It’s very expensive to get the umbilical blood.”

Families who have a qualifying diagnosis, like leukemia, can get umbilical cord blood extracted and stored for free, but Haley’s diagnosis was not yet final. Dennis Bernard said as soon as his wife was admitted to a room at the hospital, he was on the phone with various cord blood storage companies, trying to get them to pro-

Air Force, WWII B-17 Squadron veterans group.

Fred’s lifelong hobbies included travel, photography, golf, fishing, hunting, playing his trombone, researching and maintaining WWII B-17 Squadron records.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl and brother, Rev. W. Robert Bell. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Phyllis; daughter Pamela, and husband Rolando Santos, granddaughters Rosalind and Alexandra, Atlanta, GA; son Kenneth, and wife Kim Kilgore Bell, grandchildren, Brady, Delaney and Cassidy, Lincoln, NE, grandson Isaac and wife Forest Bell, Lawrence, KS; Richard and Sharon Sammon Bell, granddaughters Stephanie and Katherine, Sunnyvale, CA. Services will be held at Thursday, December 27, 2012 starting at 1:00 PM at Pine Valley Christian Church, 5620 East 21st Street North Wichita, KS, with interment to follow at White Chapel.

Visitation is prior to services at 12:00 PM. Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.

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Agency: The Free Lawrence Community Christmas Day Dinner Contact: Brower Burchill at 785-843-9199 If you’re interested in volunteering tomorrow, Christmas Day, consider volunteering at The Free Lawrence Community Christmas Day Dinner.

Volunteers are asked to come to First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St., anytime between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Tuesday. No need to sign up; just come and help prepare, serve and deliver meals. Additionally, baked pies are needed Christmas Day morning.

Call Brower Burchill at 785-843-9199 with questions.

Immediate needs #" The City of Lawrence and Douglas County Senior Services are still looking for volunteers to sign up for the annual Safe Winter Walkways program, which helps Lawrence residents who are unable to remove snow from their walkways, including public sidewalks in front of their homes. The area’s first snowfall of the season serves as a reminder that several volunteers are still needed.

Volunteers get matched to someone in need and commit to visiting his or her residence after each significant snowfall (at least 2 inches) and shovel for them. If you’re interested in helping fellow community members ensure their walkways remain safe throughout the winter, please call 785832-3338 or register as a volunteer online at lawrenceks.org. #" This week’s How to Help column is a little shorter than usual, but expect to see some brandnew volunteer needs in next Monday’s newspaper — just in time for those New Year’s resolutions to get more involved and give back to your community in new ways. As always, contact the United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center for questions about available volunteer opportunities and how best to find something that fits your interests and skills. Call 785-865-5030 or email volunteer@rhvc. org anytime.

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Topeka-based Performance Tire & Wheel closes Mass. Street location

By Elvyn Jones ejones@theworldco.info

Austin Quick has something more than his studies to keep him busy this year at Baldwin High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I directed the organizing and ordering for Mardi Gras this year,â&#x20AC;? the high school junior said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first year Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve participated.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m good at organizing for teachers.â&#x20AC;?

The event Quick is helping organize is Baldwin High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth annual Mardi Gras Diversity Day. Among other duties, Quick is filling out order forms for beads and other Mardi Gras items to make the day properly festive for Baldwin High School students with disabilities and those who will join them from Free State, Lawrence, Eudora, De Soto, Ottawa, Spring Hill and Wellsville high schools.

The daylong celebration of diversity will be Jan. 24. The event will include an all-school assembly in the morning, a New Orleans-style meal for the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests prepared by the high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culinary team, an afternoon of crafts and games, and a parade to the sounds of â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the Saints Go Marching Inâ&#x20AC;? through the high school corridors.

The day is meant to increase awareness of students with disabilities, but it also succeeds in changing attitudes in the school on an everyday basis, said Baldwin High School special education teacher Laura Beaulieu, who spon-

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BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER LAURA BEAULIEU works with junior Austin Quick in her studies skills class. A Mardi Gras Diversity Day at the high school that Beaulieu started five years ago has been recognized on the state and national level for its character-building qualities. Beaulieu said one of the reasons for its success is the work that volunteers like Quick contribute to the day, which students from eight other high schools in the area attend.

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... I think it is true of all of us that the more you are around people different than yourself, the more you are aware of them and respect them as individuals. It helps you to grow as an individual.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Baldwin High School Principal Rob McKim sors the event with the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transition coordinator, Sheila Vander Tuig. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the goal,â&#x20AC;? Beaulieu said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want students at Baldwin High School to know people with disabilities can accomplish many things and when they are future colleagues or employers, to give people with disabili-

ties a chance and not back away because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to interact with them.â&#x20AC;?

Beaulieu started the event five years ago as a way to honor her parents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both my parents were strong advocates of people with disabilities,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My older sister had mild cerebral palsy. She

came along just before there was special education, so my parents went in to meet teachers and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This is what we have to do this year.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

The annual event highlights a different disability each year and in the past has featured a wheelchair basketball game and a presentation on visual impairment. This year, the focus is on Down syndrome.

A 15-minute documentary film by the company Just Like You will be shown at the assembly. It features a cheerleader from De Soto with Down syndrome and a Please see DIVERSITY, page 4A

guess every tire must go flat at some point. One of Lawrenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older tire and wheel shops has closed its doors.

Performance Tire & Wheel Group, 1828 Massachusetts St., shut down about a week ago, and the manager of the store told me there are no plans for the company to reopen in Lawrence.

The company has two other stores in Topeka that will remain open.

Lawrence store manager Steve Montgomery, who has been at the store for 27 years, said the familyowned business is going through an ownership change as one of the sons is buying out his father.

A decision to close the Lawrence store was made as part of that change.

The company got its start in Topeka in 1946, and Montgomery estimated the Lawrence store has been in business for about 40 years, all at its Massachusetts Street location.

Montgomery said the three employees at the Lawrence location have been offered jobs with the company in Topeka.

Montgomery said business at the Lawrence store had held up fine during the past several years, and the decision to close was more of a broader strategic decision for the company.

No word yet on whether a new business is set to go into Performanceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s space along Massachusetts Street.

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Chad Lawhorn clawhorn@ljworld.com

! Somehow, it just seems appropriate in this season of late-night battles with wrapping paper, the pre-planning for in-law visits, and the arguments with your spouse about thawing the Christmas goose in the bathtub that this topic would emerge: drive-thru liquor stores.

I am now beginning to understand why my wife rarely lets me leave the borders of Douglas County, because I guess in some communities there are liquor stores that have drive-thru lanes.

Lawrence may add its name to that list. Christian Walter, the owner of Myers Liquor, 902 W. 23rd St., confirmed to me that he has major redevelopment plans on tap for the longtime liquor store.

The plans include a drive-thru lane, which he said would make Myers the only liquor store in town with drive-thru service. The lane would be on the east side of the building and would exit

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onto adjacent Alabama Street.

The drive-thru, though, is really just a small part of a larger plan. Walter is filing plans with City Hall to add an 1,800-square-foot retail space onto the west end of the liquor store building. That would almost double the amount of retail space at the corner. The existing Myers Liquor building also would get a complete facelift. Myers said he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any plans to use the new space to expand the liquor store. Instead, he wants to attract a new retail tenant to the busy corner on 23rd Street, hopefully a tenant that would be complementary to the liquor store business. (I vote for a Doritos store.

Nacho cheese Doritos and Evan Williams is a country wine and cheese party where I come from. Yes, you are correct, my wife only let me host a wineand-cheese party once.)

As for the drive-thru lane, Walter isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t making any promises it will come to be. His plans still have to win approval from Lawrence City Hall, and so he is probably a couple of months away from starting construction on any project. But Walter thinks the concept would go over well with customers in Lawrence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our store really thrives on convenience,â&#x20AC;? Walter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would just increase the convenience factor.â&#x20AC;?

It makes sense to me.

But, of course, I thought thawing the goose in the bathtub was convenient. !" I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about you, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been experiencing building permit withdrawal symptoms.

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ballot authorized $8.9 million for technology upgrades throughout the district.

According to Doll, the final construction costs on all the high schools and junior highs came in less than expected, and the district found itself with unspent bond money left over.

And so, in 2008, the school board decided to spend the remaining bond funds â&#x20AC;&#x201D; combined with capital improvement money as well as private donations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to build some new athletic facilities and upgrade existing ones.

Bond-related funds accounted for about $5 million of the total $16 million spent on the projects, Doll said. Of that, he said, only $1.4 million came from unspent bond funds. About $3.6 million came from interest the district had earned on the deposit of those funds. The rest was financed through leasepurchase agreements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anything that was not done with the 2005 bond to save this money,â&#x20AC;? Doll said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I mean, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like they decided, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to do something so we can save money.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; What happens, typically, is that you invest the dollars so you earn a little interest and things come in under budget. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not unusual at all to have some money left at the end of a bond issue.â&#x20AC;?

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(Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m assuming that is why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had occasional sleepwalking bouts where I end up in my shop with a hammer and a mangled 2x4, but perhaps something else is going on there.)

Regardless, the city has gotten its report issue fixed, and we have new data to share. And for once, there is some good news in it for Lawrence homebuilders.

Through November, homebuilding activity is up about 27 percent compared to the same period a year ago. In fact, the number of single-family and duplex homes is at its second-highest total since 2008.

The city has issued permits for 124 single-family or duplex projects, up from 97 in 2011. The 2012 numbers still trail the 157 permits issued during the same time period in 2010, but that was back when builders thought the firsttime homebuyers credit had turned the market around. Interestingly, the 2012 numbers are ahead of the 2008 numbers, which is back before the national economy turned sour.

If November is any indication, builders are finishing the year with some momentum. The city issued 15 permits for singlefamily and duplex construction, which is more than double the average of 5.25 permits for the previous four years. (I feel for that guy who got the 0.25 of a house.)

When you look at the total construction picture in Lawrence â&#x20AC;&#x201D; residential plus commercial â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the numbers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite as good. Through November, the city has issued permits totaling $92.68 million, which is down about 14 percent from the same period a year ago. The $92 million mark of this year is the fourth-lowest total of the last five years, coming in ahead of only the dismal 2009 season.

But again, builders had some momentum in November. The city issued permits for $10.01 million worth of projects during the month, including three commercial projects valued at $1 million or more.

They were: $1.645 million for the new Briggs Dodge building at 2300 W. 29th Terrace; $1.304 million for a new metal salvage building for Advantage Metal Recycling at 1545 N. Third St.; and $1.304 million for a classroom addition at the St. John School at 1208 Kentucky St. So far in 2012, the city has issued 16 permits valued at $1 million or more.

The other projects are: â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $8.325 million for Westfield Place Apartments, 204 Eisenhower Drive. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $4 million for the Lawrence Community Theatre, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $3.986 million for the Varsity House Apartments, 1043 Indiana St. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $1.9 million for an addition to the Del Monte pet food plant, 727 N. Iowa St. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $1.5 million for the Lawrence Memorial Hospital North Wing remodel. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $1.4 million for Raintree Montessori School addition, 4601 Clinton Parkway. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $1.4 million for the Hy-Vee C-Store, 3900 W. 24th Place. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $1.3 million for a retail shell building that will house a Papa Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a credit union and other tenants at 650 Congressional Drive. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $1.235 million for a remodel of the Kia dealership, 1225 E. 23rd St. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $1.2 million for a new Briggs Nissan dealership, 2300 W. 29th Terrace. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $1.1 million for a single-family dwelling at 1714 Lake Alvamar Drive. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $1 million for a single-family dwelling at 133 Running Ridge Road. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $1 million for a retail shell building at 4701 Bauer Farm Drive.

Those arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bad numbers considering that in

future months there will be another $18 million in construction for the Lawrence Public Library project; $10 million-plus for a pair of multistory buildings at Ninth and New Hampshire streets; and perhaps $25 million for a new recreation center in northwest Lawrence.

planning meetings, those facilities are part of the high school campuses and, therefore, fit within the scope of the bond proposal.

At the time, neither Lawrence High School nor Free State High School had an outdoor sports facility. Doll said Lawrence High had traditionally rented time on the field of Haskell Indian Nations University; Free State played home games on a number of different fields, including Haskellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stadium and Memorial Stadium at Kansas University.

Even that explanation has left some critics of the school district unsatisfied.

Some have argued that the excess money could have been used to fix up elementary schools, a major focus of the upcoming bond election. Others have suggested the money could have been used to repay part of the bond issue and reduce the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debt load.

District officials say that first option was not legally possible because of the way the bond proposal was worded on the ballot.

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limited the use of funds to improving high schools, junior highs and one elementary school.

sidering all of the deferred needs at many of the elementary facilities that existed at that time and do still today, I would have been reluctant to vote on athletic improvements had I been a member of the board at the time the decision was made to enhance athletic facilities. I do, however, understand that restrictions existed that wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have allowed the

Then and now Former school board member Craig Grant, who served on the board in 2008, recalled that the decision generated no public controversy at the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember that we heard any negative comments from anybody,â&#x20AC;?

Grant said last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember any public comments made by anyone who said donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use these proceeds in that way.â&#x20AC;?

But current school board President Vanessa Sanburn said the perception that previous bond proceeds were misdirected remains an issue with some voters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Occasionally I will hear comments from the public about their dissatisfaction with some of the funds from the 2005 bond being used to improve high school athletic facilities,â&#x20AC;?

Sanburn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, I truly understand their frustration. I was not on the board during that time, nor were any of the current board members. Especially con-

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The development is southwest of Kasold Drive and Peterson Road, and it has its fair share of million-dollar homes. Some of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top executives have called the neighborhood home, and KU menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball coach Bill Self once did as well.

Now the development group, which is led by longtime builder Gene Fritzel, plans to open four new mini-neighborhoods within the development, and several of them will come in at price points below what Fall Creek has become known for. John Esau and Carl Cline of the Lawrence branch of Keller Williams Real Estate are marketing the property.

Esau said the development is offering lots to builders in four price ranges: â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $55,000 to $65,000 lots for homes in the $350,000 to $450,000 range. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $65,000 to $75,000 lots with homes in the $400,000 to $650,000 range. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $100,000 to $125,000 lots for homes in the $650,000 to $1 million range. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; $165,000 and higher lots with homes above the $1 million mark.

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L AWRENCE J OURNAL -W ORLD If you have been in the Fall Creek Farms neighborhood, you might remember that there is a roundabout near the center of the development.

Esau said the new construction will take place west of that roundabout and will stretch to Monterey Way. Streets and utilities have been installed for the new phase of development. In fact, the streets have been there largely unused for a number of years.

Esau said the timing seems to be right for the new development. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convinced that pent-up demand in the Lawrence real estate market is starting to surface. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hearing from customers that they want to build,â&#x20AC;? Esau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is some renewed confidence. People have sat through three or four years of uncertainty or decline, and now they are realizing that if they are ever going to do this, now is the time.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to the uptick in building permit numbers, real estate sales numbers also are showing some signs of improvement. The latest numbers I have are through October. They show total home sales are up 26.5 percent from the same period a year ago.

In all, local agents have sold 784 homes this year.

Sales of newly constructed homes are up 27.3 percent, totaling 70 sales for the year. The only down number is one that buyers probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind: Selling prices are down significantly. The median sale price on a home is down 5.9 percent to $158,250. Selling prices for newly constructed homes, however, are up 8.6 percent to an average of $265,000. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362. Follow him at Twitter. com/clawhorn_ljw. Look for his entire Town Talk blog on LJWorld.com daily, Monday through Friday.

funds to be used at elementary schools.â&#x20AC;?

Sanburn said if voters approve the upcoming bond proposal and the same situation occurs where money is left over at the end of construction, she would urge the board to hold community discussions to decide how to use those excess funds.

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St. James Academy basketball player. There will also be a speaker from the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City, who has a family member with Down syndrome.

As the event has grown, Beaulieu and Vander Tuig have had to depend on more students to help during the day of the event and with its organization.

Baldwin High School Principal Rob McKim said that, too, has helped break down walls at the school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big undertaking,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of our kids help in some way. I think it is true of all of us that the more you are around people different than yourself, the more you are aware of them and respect them as individuals.

It helps you to grow as an individual.â&#x20AC;?

Beaulieu said because many of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders are often involved in other activities, she frequently depends on students who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go out for sports or take part in other activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a niche that catches different kids,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great leadership opportunity for some because I do everything by committee,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;OK, you are my cochair. Now, you do the work.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

The eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success has caught the attention of others. Last spring, the diversity day earned Baldwin High School the designation of School of Character from the Kansas Department of Education.

The state alerted the Character Education Partnership of the program, and this fall that organization selected the diversity day as a Promising Practice other schools should follow.

The recognition is nice, but Beaulieu said she finds more rewarding the changes she witnesses at the school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives students a little extra push to reach out,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think other people, looking from the outside, might think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only a one-day event, but for the kids who participate, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the best things theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done.â&#x20AC;?

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I am wondering what kind of measures have been taken here in Lawrence schools regarding security. After the Sandy Hook tragedy, have there been added measures taken?

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Lawrence Superintendent Rick Doll said the district has security plans in place to deal with a range of emergency situations, including intruders in the building. However, school officials declined to discuss the specifics of those plans for publication.

Improving security in elementary schools is also one of the elements of a districtwide improvement plan that the Lawrence school board hopes to fund with a bond proposal they will put before voters in April. People who have specific questions or concerns about security issues at any school may contact the building principal or the district office.

SOUND OFF If you have a question, call 832-7297 or send email to soundoff@ljworld.com.

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Police located a vehicle reported stolen in the early morning hours Saturday, just a short distance away from where it went missing in the 1200 block of Oread Avenue.

The vehicle, left running and unattended in front of a business, was driven away by two unknown males, the owner reported to police, according to Journal-World news partner Operation 100.

Police later found the vehicle abandoned in an alley about four blocks away near the corner of 14th and Ohio streets. Police did not have a description of the alleged suspects, and no other information was available Sunday.

FIRE CALL â&#x20AC;˘ Police and LawrenceDouglas County Fire Medical crews responded to a reported structure fire in the 2400 block of Alabama Street about 1:30 a.m. Saturday.

The fire was extinguished within minutes and no injuries were reported, according to Journal-World news partner Operation 100. Police established a perimeter at the location and took a report. Detailed information about what was on fire, the cause or whether officials view it as suspicious was not available Sunday.

The address where the fire was reported is less than a quarter-mile from an area where police investigated

several suspicious fires in occupied apartment buildings between Oct. 19 and Nov. 11.

DOUGLAS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Dracy Eugene Jenkins, 54, Lawrence, and Bambi Lynn White, 40, Topeka.

Tyler Craig Conway, 30, Lawrence, and Alicia Lee Kaufman, 32, Lawrence.

Nathaniel David Flanagin, 20, Emporia, and Noelle Kathryn Waters, 21, Emporia.

Jereme Warren Melton, 35, Lawrence, and Christina Patricia Melton, 42, Lawrence.

Kent Wayne Van Dyne, 56, Shawnee, and Sarah Jane Cottrell, 55, Lawrence.

William Skylar Koerner, 22, Lawrence, and Elizabeth Sue Krehbiel, 22, Lawrence.

Keith Austin Gilliland, 38, Lawrence, and Sarah Joy Laduke, 31, Lawrence.

Gary Dewayne McManness, 61, Lawrence, and Kristy Marie Welch, 57, Topeka.

James Robert Welch, 54, Eudora, and Mary Jane Moore, 54, Eudora.

Weiwei Li, 27, Hohhot, China, and Yan Gao, 29, Xiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an, China.

Christopher Greene Turner, 27, Lawrence, and Lisa Emily Floor, 26, Lawrence.

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could be fixed. But they waited for more than a week to see what would happen. During that time, they gathered for Thanksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Christian Hernandez, whose son, Christian, is recovering from giving at home in Gardner: Francine, her husband, a potentially fatal accident also named Christian, the younger Christian and his But as Francine told four sisters, ages 8 to 15. him about that day, he beâ&#x20AC;&#x153;We just kind of tried gan to piece together what not to think about that had actually happened. part yet,â&#x20AC;? Francine said.

When Christian fell, his head had slammed down Successful surgery But by the Tuesday afon the upturned thermometer. It did more than ter Thanksgiving, the famleave a scratch: It pierced ily was at KU Hospital at the skin underneath his 6 a.m., ready for Christian left eye and penetrated to undergo surgery.

Ebersole would use a into the skull by about 2.5 catheter, entering through inches.

It poked a hole in the a blood vessel in Chriscarotid artery behind his tianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leg, to leave tiny eye, which had caused it metal coils inside the carotid artery that would to bleed inside his skull.

But whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more re- patch up the hole there.

Angelica, his 15-yearmarkable, Ebersole says, is what it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do. It missed old sister who loves to his eye, nerves, other chase Christian around blood vessels, the brain the house and make him laugh by feigning injury itself.

And if had struck the when he hits her with a artery in any other spot, toy, waited all day at the Christian likely would hospital with her mom have died that day. But and dad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was scared,â&#x20AC;? Angelica the spot where it struck was in a compartment in said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really sad.â&#x20AC;?

It took until mid-afterthe brain called the cavernal sinus. That meant that noon, but they got word: when it bled, the blood he was OK. That night, simply flowed into anoth- when he woke, he was irer vessel and ran down his ritated by the IV cords in neck â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the cause of the his arms. But he was his rushing sound Ebersole regular, feisty self.

Ebersole says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll could hear through his require some regular stethoscope. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought it was one in checkups, but he expects Christian to live a totally a million,â&#x20AC;? Ebersole said.

But still, the situation normal life with no probwas serious: if the hole lems resulting from this.

Now, Christian runs in the artery was not patched, then within a though his house again. few weeks or months the He never leaves the sight blood could no longer of his parents or sisters. be contained. Christian And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never touch anywould likely collapse sud- thing sharp again, Francine says. denly into a coma.

Ebersole says, by the Finally, the Hernandez family knew what the way, that Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parproblem was, and that it ents did everything right,

To me, we hit our own Powerball.â&#x20AC;?

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indication that something could be seriously wrong with the blood vessels in his brain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the happiest little guy,â&#x20AC;? Ebersole said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why nobody could suspect that he was harboring something so insidious and dangerous.â&#x20AC;?

That sound in his neck was enough to make him order an angiogram, a procedure to examine blood vessels from the inside with the use of a catheter.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done so rarely on children that Ebersole had to use a catheter nearly the size of one that would be used for an adult.

The test confirmed the suspicions heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d heard from Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mercy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I asked, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Did this young child have something sharp go into his eye?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Ebersole said.

Detective work After it happened back in July, doctors at the emergency room had said it was just a scratch.

On that day, Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15-year-old sister saw him running with something in his hand when he tripped over his foot and then shrieked.

When Francine ran to find him, he was standing, crying, with a couple drops of blood on his toes.

She saw a scratch under his eye. In his hand was a metal meat thermometer.

His eye began to swell quickly, so they headed to the emergency room. The ruling from a doctor there: a scratch, and a black eye. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is what everybody would have thought,â&#x20AC;? Ebersole said.

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BIRTHS Aaron and Ashley Weigel, Lawrence, a boy, Sunday.

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staying persistent as the toddlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problem failed to go away. He credited the other doctors they saw, as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no way anybody would have suspected this,â&#x20AC;? Ebersole said.

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Just a few days after Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surgery, a family in Dearborn, Mo., won a $293 million Powerball jackpot.

Christian Sr. said he heard, everywhere he went, how lucky that family was. Imagine all that money, people would say.

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Their prize is a fidgety, rambunctious 18-monthold and a Christmas free from worry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To me, we hit our own Powerball,â&#x20AC;? Christian said. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kansas University reporter Matt Erickson can be reached at 832-6388. Follow him at Twitter.com/LJW_KU.

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NRA reaffirms opposition to new gun laws

By Kevin Freking Associated Press

WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An unwavering National Rifle Association said Sunday that new gun regulations would not make children safer and that a White House task force on gun violence may try to undermine the Second Amendment.

The organization blasted â&#x20AC;&#x153;a media machineâ&#x20AC;? that it said relishes blaming the gun industry for each new attack like the one that occurred just over a week ago at a Connecticut elementary school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look, a gun is a tool.

The problem is the criminal,â&#x20AC;? said Wayne LaPierre, the CEO of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest gun-rights lobby,

in a television interview.

LaPierre hardly backed down from his comments Friday, when the NRA broke its w ee klong silence on the shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Ele m e n t a r y LaPierre School in Newtown, Conn.

LaPierreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assertion that guns and police officers in all schools are what will stop the next killer drew widespread scorn, and even some NRA supporters in Congress are publicly disagreeing with the proposal. Rep. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., called it â&#x20AC;&#x153;the most revolting, tone deaf

statement Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever seen.â&#x20AC;?

A headline from The New York Post summarized LaPierreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initial presentation before reporters with the headline: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gun Nut! NRA loon in bizarre rant over Newtown.â&#x20AC;?

LaPierre told NBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meet the Pressâ&#x20AC;? on Sunday that only those armed guards and police would make kids safe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crazy to call for putting police and armed security in our schools to protect our children, then call me crazy,â&#x20AC;? LaPierre said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the American people think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crazy not to do it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one thing that would keep people safe.â&#x20AC;?

He asked Congress for money to put a police officer in every school. He

also said the NRA would coordinate a national effort to put former military and police officers in schools as volunteer guards.

The NRA leader dismissed efforts to revive the assault weapons ban as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;phony piece of legislationâ&#x20AC;? thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s built on lies.

He made clear it was highly unlikely that the NRA could support any new gun regulations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You want one more law on top of 20,000 laws, when most of the federal gun laws we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even enforce?â&#x20AC;? he said.

LaPierre said another focus in preventing shootings is to lock up violent criminals and get the mentally ill the treatment they need.

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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA COMFORTS IRENE HIRANO INOUYE, the widow of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on Sunday in Honolulu.

Inouye remembered as American hero

By Becky Bohrer Associated Press

Kansas officials resist calls to rewrite regulations over gun control. State lawmakers are all but certain to consider changes TOPEKA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Members of in gun laws during the Kansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; all-Republican con- Legislatureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 session gressional delegation and â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not to restrict guns, but officials in its GOP-domi- to expand Kansansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ability nated state government are to carry concealed weapresisting calls to tighten ac- ons into public buildings. cess to firearms following Some GOP officeholdthe mass shooting at a Con- ers are urging caution, arnecticut elementary school guing that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too early to earlier this talk about polmonth. icy changes so Fundamentally, close to the So far, no p r o m i n e n t the problem here horrific events Kansas elected is not guns, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Newtown, official supConn. portive of people.â&#x20AC;?

Incoming gun rights has Kansas Senbacked away â&#x20AC;&#x201D; U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp ate Majorfrom posiity Leader tions that have Terry Bruce, brought him or her support a Hutchinson Republican, from the National Rifle As- said policymakers need sociation. Officials in both â&#x20AC;&#x153;an evidence-based apWashington and Topeka proach and not a reaction.â&#x20AC;? said they want to examine â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to think about services for the mentally and pray for the victims ill and have expressed con- and their families and let cern about what they see as emotions die down before a violent culture. we consider any significant Gov. Sam Brownback changes in gun laws,â&#x20AC;? Bruce wants to focus on ensur- said. ing that the state provides The Dec. 14 massacre, in adequate mental health which gunman Adam Lanza services, and said in an in- shot and killed his mother terview with The Associ- and then 26 people at the elated Press last week that ementary school, including heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worried such a dis- 20 children, came two days cussion would be cut off before two police officers in by a contentious debate Topeka were gunned down

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in a grocery store parking lot as they responded to a call of possible drug activity.

President Barack Obama has demanded â&#x20AC;&#x153;real actionâ&#x20AC;? in the wake of the Connecticut shootings, which also prompted interest in reinstating a federal ban on semiautomatic assault weapons and requiring background checks before all gun sales.

The NRA instead suggested providing federal funds for armed security in every school, a position the Kansas State Rifle Association strongly supports. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the wake of such an unspeakable tragedy, it is natural to raise questions about how and why this happened and what should be done â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but it is clear the underlying issues behind this senseless act of violence involve more than gun control laws,â&#x20AC;? U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran said in a statement.

Some Kansans are frustrated by the lack of interest in stricter gun control laws.

Kansas House Minority Leader Paul Davis, a Lawrence Democrat, said while he agrees the debate over preventing mass shootings encompasses multiple issues, gun control should be a part of it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just shove it under the rug,â&#x20AC;? he said.

But Moranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments were echoed to some extent by fellow U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts and U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp, both of whom mentioned nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture as a serious issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fundamentally, the problem here is not guns, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people,â&#x20AC;? Huelskamp said.

U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office did not respond to email and telephone messages seeking comment, but Roberts, Huelskamp and U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins all mentioned mental health services as a key issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to ensure all families have access to resources to help prevent mentally unstable individuals from harming themselves or others,â&#x20AC;? Jenkins said.

Roberts said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think and many Kansans agree that to ignore a comprehensive examination of mental health policies in America is doing the victims of these mass murders, and the rest of the nation, a disservice.â&#x20AC;?

HONOLULU â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The late Sen. Daniel Inouye was remembered Sunday as an American hero whose legacy as a war veteran and longtime senator would be felt across Hawaii for years to come.

The memorial service at Honoluluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific was attended by about 1,000 people, including President Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Hawaiiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s congressional delegation and a number of other senators, cabinet secretaries and other dignitaries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Daniel was the best senator among us all,â&#x20AC;? Reid told those assembled, adding later: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever we needed a noble man to lean on, we turned to Sen. Dan Inouye.

He was fearless.â&#x20AC;?

The cemetery, a strikingly beautiful site located in an extinct volcano, is the final resting place to thousands of World War II veterans.

More than 400 members of the storied Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of which Inouye was a part â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are buried at the site.

Adm. Samuel Locklear, commander of the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s U.S. Pacific Command, said

this also will be Inouyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final resting place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have lost an irreplaceable American,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Inouye Several 442nd veterans attended the Sunday morning service, the latest in a number of tributes and honors for Inouye following the 88-year-oldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dec. 17 death from respiratory complications.

A 19-gun cannon salute was fired as Inouyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coffin arrived at the cemetery.

The service also featured a flyover by F-22 military jets and the playing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tapsâ&#x20AC;? by Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana.

Inouye was the first Japanese-American elected to both houses of Congress and the second-longest serving senator in U.S. history, at 50 years.

Locally, the Dole Institute of Politics is honoring Inouye, one of former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole's former colleagues, with a memorial exhibit. It will be open through Jan. 25 at the institute, and an online tribute featuring a video interview with the senator from Hawaii is also posted on its website.

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Anti-tax conservatives cheer failure to pass tax-increase deal

By Steve Peoples Associated Press

BOSTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In the city where a protest over tax policy sparked a revolution, modern day tea party activists are cheering the recent Republican revolt in Washington that embarrassed House Speaker John Boehner and pushed the country closer to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fiscal cliffâ&#x20AC;? that forces tax increases and massive s p e n d ing cuts on virtually every American. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want conserv a t i v e s Boehner to stay strong,â&#x20AC;? said Christine Morabito, president of the Greater Boston Tea Party. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes things have to get a lot worse before they get better.â&#x20AC;?

Anti-tax conservatives from every corner of the nation echo her sentiment.

In more than a dozen interviews with The Associated Press, activists said they would rather fall off the cliff than agree to a compromise that includes tax increases for any Americans, no matter how high their income. They dismiss economistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; warnings that the automatic tax increases and deep spending cuts set to take effect Jan. 1 could trigger a fresh recession, and they overlook the fact that most people would see their taxes increase if President Barack Obama and Boehner, R-Ohio, fail to reach a year-end agreement.

The strong opposition among tea party activists and Republican leaders from New Hampshire

Sen. fears country may go over â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cliffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Senators bickered Sunday over whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to blame for lurching the country toward a year-end â&#x20AC;&#x153;fiscal cliff,â&#x20AC;? bemoaning the lack of a deal days before the deadline but bridging no differences in the debate.

With the collapse Thursday of House Speaker John Boehnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to allow tax rates to rise on million-dollarplus incomes, Sen. Joe Lieberman said â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first time that I feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more likely weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go over the cliff than not,â&#x20AC;? meaning that higher taxes for most Americans and painful federal agency budget cuts would be in line to go ahead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we allow that to happen, it will be the most colossal consequential act of congressional irresponsibility in a to Wyoming and South Carolina highlights divisions within the GOP as well as the challenge that Obama and Boehner face in trying to get a deal done.

On Capitol Hill, some Republicans worry about the practical and political implications should the GOP block a compromise designed to avoid tax increases for most Americans and cut the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deficit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It weakens the entire Republican Party, the Republican majority,â&#x20AC;?

Rep. Steven LaTourette, R-Ohio, said Thursday night shortly after rankand-file Republicans rejected Boehnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plan Bâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a measure that would have prevented tax increases on all Americans but million-dollar earners.

long time, maybe ever in American history because of the impact itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have on almost every American,â&#x20AC;? said Lieberman, a Connecticut independent.

Wyoming Sen. Jon Barrasso, a member of the GOP leadership, predicted that the new year would come without an agreement, and he faulted the White House. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe the president is eager to go over the cliff for political purposes.

He senses a victory at the bottom of the cliff,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad of North Dakota, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, was incredulous at Barrassoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assertion that â&#x20AC;&#x153;there is only one person that can provide the leadershipâ&#x20AC;? on such a matter vital to the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests.

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I want conservatives to stay strong.

Sometimes things have to get a lot worse before they get better.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Christine Morabito, president of the Greater Boston Tea Party â&#x20AC;&#x153;I mean itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the continuing dumbing down of the Republican Party, and we are going to be seen more and more as a bunch of extremists that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even get a majority of our own people to support policies that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re putting forward,â&#x20AC;?

LaTourette said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not a governing majority, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to be a majority very long.â&#x20AC;?

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BRIEFLY Navy SEAL dies of apparent suicide WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; U.S. military officials are investigating the apparent suicide of a Navy SEAL commander in Afghanistan.

Navy SEAL Cdr. Job W. Price, 42, of Pottstown, Pa., died Saturday of a non-combat-related injury while supporting stability Price operations in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan.

A U.S. military official said the death â&#x20AC;&#x153;appears to be the result of suicide.â&#x20AC;? The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the death is still being investigated.

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north of the central city of Hama. Halfaya was the first of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s towns to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;liberatedâ&#x20AC;? by rebel fighters, and activists saw Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attack as payback.

The total death toll remained unclear, but the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said more than 60 people were killed.

That number is expected to rise, it said, because some 50 of those wounded in the strike are in critical condition.

NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Shoes are coming out of the closet and landing under the Christmas tree. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a top seller this holiday season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a big feat considering most years they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even make gift lists.

The shoe-gifting fetish is part of a larger trend of shoppers buying loved ones gifts that they not only like, but also can use. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this habit of practicality that Americans have been clinging to throughout the economic downturn.

As a result, footwear was the fifth most popular gift on shoppersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lists on the day after Thanksgiving known as Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, according to NPD. A year ago, shoes didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even make it into the top 10 gifts for the season.

Ex-President Bush still hospitalized

HOUSTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; President George H.W. Bush, who has been in a Houston hospital with a lingering cough since November, needs to â&#x20AC;&#x153;build up his energyâ&#x20AC;? before he can be released, doctors said Sunday.

Methodist Hospital spokesman George Kovacik Syrian jets kill over said in an emailed statement that doctors are still optimis60 as envoy visits tic the 88-year-old Bush will BEIRUT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A government make a full recovery, but are airstrike Sunday on a bakery being â&#x20AC;&#x153;extra cautiousâ&#x20AC;? with in a rebel-held town in cen- his care. Bush is in stable tral Syria killed more than condition, he said.

60 people, activists said, Bush was hospitalized casting a pall over a visit Nov. 23 for treatment of a by the international envoy bronchitis-related cough. charged with negotiating Hospital officials have said an end to the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s civil Bush has been receiving war. physical therapy to increase The strike on the town of his strength.

Halfaya left scattered bodBush spokesman Jim ies and debris up and down McGrath said on Thursday a street, and more than a Bush could be released in dozen dead and wounded time for Christmas. were trapped in tangled However, Kovacik said heap of dirt and rubble.

Sunday a discharge date has The attack appeared to be not been set, and it remains the government response to unclear whether the 41st a newly announced rebel of- president will be able to spend fensive seeking to drive the the holiday at home. Kovacik Syrian army from a constel- said that could be decided lation of towns and village Monday, Christmas Eve.

Senator arrested, charged with DUI ALEXANDRIA, VA. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; U.S. Sen. Michael Crapo was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with driving under the influence in a Washington, D.C., suburb, authorities said.

Police in Alexandria, Va., said Sunday the Idaho Republican was pulled over after his vehicle ran a red light. Police spokesman Jody Donaldson said Crapo, 61, failed field sobriety tests and was arrested about 12:45 a.m.

He was transported to the Alexandria jail and released on an unsecured $1,000 bond about 5 a.m.

Police said Crapo, who was alone, registered a blood alcohol content of .110. The legal limit in Virginia is .08.

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Few tests done at toxic sites after superstorm

By Katie Zezima and Kevin Begos Associated Press

OLD BRIDGE, N.J. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; For more than a month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has said that the recent superstorm didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cause significant problems at any of the 247 Superfund toxic waste sites itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monitoring in New York and New Jersey.

But in many cases, no actual tests of soil or water are being conducted, just visual inspections.

The EPA conducted a handful of tests right after the storm but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide details or locations of any recent testing when asked last week. New Jersey officials point out that federally designated Superfund sites are EPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility.

The 1980 Superfund law gave EPA the power to order cleanups of abandoned, spilled and illegally dumped hazardous wastes that threaten human health or the environment. The sites can involve long-term or short-term cleanups.

Jeff Tittel, executive director of the Sierra Club in New Jersey, says officials havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done enough to ensure there is no contamination from Superfund sites.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worried toxins could leach into groundwater and the ocean. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really serious, and I think the EPA and the state of New Jersey have not done due diligence to make sure these sites have not created problems,â&#x20AC;? Tittel said.

The EPA said last month that none of the Superfund sites it monitors in New York or New Jersey sustained significant damage but that it has done follow-up sampling at the Gowanus Canal site in Brooklyn, the

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really serious, and I think the EPA and the state of New Jersey have not done due diligence to make sure these sites have not created problems.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jeff Tittel, executive director of the Sierra Club in New Jersey Newtown Creek site on the border of Queens and Brooklyn, and the Raritan Bay Slag site, all of which flooded during the storm.

But last week, EPA spokeswoman Stacy Kika didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t respond to questions about whether any soil or water tests have been done at the other 243 Superfund sites. The agency hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t said exactly how many of the sites flooded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Currently, we do not believe that any sites were impacted in ways that would pose a threat to nearby communities,â&#x20AC;?

EPA said in a statement.

Elevated levels of lead, antimony, arsenic and copper have been found at the Raritan Bay Slag site, a Superfund site since 2009.

The EPA took four samples from the site after Superstorm Sandy: two from a fenced-off beach area and two from a nearby public playground. One of the beach samples tested above the recreational limit for lead. In early November, the EPA said it was taking additional samples â&#x20AC;&#x153;to get a more detailed picture of how the material might have shiftedâ&#x20AC;? and will â&#x20AC;&#x153;take appropriate steps to prevent public exposureâ&#x20AC;? at the site, according to a bulletin posted on its website. But six weeks later, the agency couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide more details of what has been found.

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Airports aiming to create â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;terminal blissâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

By Jason Keyser Associated Press

CHICAGO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Getting stranded at an airport once meant enduring hours of boredom in a kind of travel purgatory with nothing to eat but fast food. These days, it can seem more like passing through the gates of Shangri-la to find spas, yoga studios, luxury shopping and restaurant menus crafted by celebrity chefs in terminals with calming, sleek design.

Stung by airline bankruptcies and mergers, more U.S. airports are hunting for alternative revenue streams by hiring top design firms to transform once chaotic and dreary way stations into places of Zen-like tranquility and luxury where people actually want to get stuck â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and spend money. As the holiday travel season is in full gear, airports are putting what one designer calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;terminal blissâ&#x20AC;? on display in hopes of drawing in higher passenger numbers and revenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classy, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very classy. ... It makes you feel good about the layover,â&#x20AC;? said Marty Rapp, 70, who was getting rosy cheeked last week with the help of a large glass of merlot under ice-crystal chandeliers at Chicago-Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ice Bar,

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A DINER AT WOLFGANG PUCK CAFE SITS in a sidewalk cafe setting in Terminal 3 at Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare International Airport in Chicago on Tuesday. Getting stranded at an airport once meant camping on the floor and enduring hours of boredom in a kind of travel purgatory with nothing to eat but fast food. Tough economic times are helping drive airports to make amends and transform terminals with a bit of bliss: spas, yoga studios, luxury shopping and restaurant menus crafted by celebrity chefs. whose white and softly reflective decor gives the feeling of being secluded in an igloo â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where everyone is drinking and merry.

Airport redesign has been accelerating in the U.S. over the past 10 years, fueled by a combination of things like an airline industry beset by bankruptcies and consolidation that is less able to shoulder as much of the operating costs for city-owned airports through landing fees and gate rental. More revenue from better retail

and dining helps make up the shortfall.

At the same time, travelers are becoming savvier and want more than just to get from A to B. The airport has become almost a destination in its own right, a place worthy of stopping off for a while for a little shopping or pampering. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ability to go swimming at some airports, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the ability to actually perfect your golf swing at some airports, there is the ability to â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just getting a quick massage on your shoulders â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost really going to a spa in some cases,â&#x20AC;? said Bill Hooper, an architect at global design firm Gensler, which has transformed airport terminals, including San Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terminal 2, whose abundant natural light, art installations and cool club feel set a new benchmark for contemporary airport design.

The United States and Canada still lag behind Europe and Asia when it comes to the number of airports that are architectural gems and the array of unique offerings.

But American airports are catching up. Spaceage-looking redevelopment at Denver International Airport slated to be finished by 2015 includes a Westin hotel and conference center with a rooftop pool and views of the Rockies.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport opened a nearly mile-long walking path over mosaic floor art inside Terminal D in April. There are two optional cardio step courses leading up 55-foot high staircases, and the path ends up at a free yoga studio, where barefoot travelers with a view of taxiing aircraft can stretch behind light-diffusing screens.

Mom: Okla. teen didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seriously plan violence BARTLESVILLE, OKLA. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; An Oklahoma teen accused of plotting to attack his high school showed symptoms of possible mental illnesses and had been seeing a therapist, but did not seriously plan violence, his mother said.

Jessie Chavez told the Tulsa World that her 18-year-old son, Sammie Eaglebear Chavez, sent her a text message two days before his Dec. 14 arrest saying he wanted to â&#x20AC;&#x153;shoot upâ&#x20AC;?

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School because he thought students were talking about him behind his back.

She said she showed the message to their therapists but had not decided whether to take further action by the time of her sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deep down, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think my son would have done this,â&#x20AC;? she told the newspaper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not my son. My son laughs and makes jokes. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always pulling pranks.â&#x20AC;?

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rest came hours before 20-year-old Adam Lanza shot and killed 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school. Lanza also killed his mother and himself.

Sammie Chavez was being held on $1 million bond Sunday in the Washington County Jail on a charge of conspiring to cause serious bodily harm or death to other students.

An officer with the Washington County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office told The As-

sociated Press he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know whether Sammie Chavez, who is due in court Jan. 11, has a lawyer.

Jessie Chavez told the Tulsa World her son called her from the jail after hearing of the shooting rampage in Newtown, Conn., and told her he was devastated that people thought he was capable of such an act. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;All these babies, Mom. Who would do that? How could people think I would do that?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

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LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD !"LJWorld.com !"Monday, December 24, 2012

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Right decision Restricting traffic at Iowa and 15th streets will be inconvenient, but if that allows the project to get done more quickly, it is a good trade-off.

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ajor construction in the area of Iowa and 15th streets is bound to cause significant inconvenience next year, but Lawrence city commissioners were right to affirm an earlier decision to close the intersection to eastwest traffic during the project.

After hearing some concerns from businesses and residents in the area, commissioners agreed last week to move forward with plans to close 15th Street/Bob Billings Parkway for several hundred feet on either side of Iowa Street during construction. At least one lane of northbound and southbound traffic will continue to be open throughout the project, but no turns will be allowed at the intersection.

Trying to keep the intersection fully open would have delayed the start of the project by about four months and slowed overall construction, meaning the project would take longer and almost certainly stretch into next winter.

We hope businesses won’t suffer significantly because of the closure, but the most important thing is to get this project started at the beginning of the construction season and completed as quickly as possible. Construction is scheduled to begin on May 20 and be completed no later than Aug. 16, but commissioners directed the city manager to offer the contractors an appropriate financial incentive, perhaps as much as $100,000, to complete the project by Aug. 1, when many Kansas University students begin returning to Lawrence.

Summer is prime time for major construction projects across the nation, but it is especially important in Lawrence to complete such projects during KU’s slow season. That’s even more key when the project involves a major entrance to the KU campus like the one at 15th and Iowa streets.

As we said, this project will be a major inconvenience for local drivers, but the center left-turn lane it will add north of 15th Street will be a major improvement for safety and traffic flow in that area.

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Senate should be wary of rules change WASHINGTON — Ideas are not responsible for the people who believe them, but when evaluating Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s ideas for making the Senate more like the House of Representatives, consider the source. Reid is just a legislative mechanic trying to make Congress’ machinery efficiently responsive to his party’s progressivism. And proper progressives think the Constitution, understood as a charter of limited government, is unconstitutional.

They think the “living” Constitution gives government powers sufficient for whatever its ambitions are, enabling it to respond quickly to clamorous majorities.

Hence the progressive campaign to substantially weaken the ability of senators to use filibusters to delay action.

Until 1917, it was generally impossible to stop extended Senate debates. Then — during the administration of Woodrow Wilson, the Democrats’ first progressive president — the Senate adopted the cloture rule whereby debate could be ended by a two-thirds majority vote.

In 1975, the requirement was lowered to three-fifths. If there is now another weakening of minority rights, particularly by a change brought about by breaking Senate rules, the Senate will resemble the House. There the majority controls the process and the disregarded minority can only hope to one day become the majority and repay disregard in kind.

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The Senate can adopt new rules by a simple majority only by ignoring its long-standing rules.”

Wilson was the first president to criticize the American founding, which he did because the Constitution bristles with delaying and blocking mechanisms, especially the separation of powers. The point of progressivism, say its adherents, is to progress up from the Founders’ fetish with limiting government and restraining majorities. Hence progressives’ animus against the filibuster, which protects minority rights by allowing for the measurement of intensity as well as mere numbers.

Since there have been 50 states, Republicans have never had 60 senators. Democrats have had that many after 11 elections. Both parties are situational ethicists regarding the filibuster — in 2005, a Republican Senate majority threatened to forbid filibusters of judicial nominees during George W. Bush’s administration. It is, however, when filibusters impede the liberal agenda

that excited editorials are written and solemn seminars are convened to deplore the “constitutional crisis” of a “dysfunctional Congress.”

Recourse to filibusters has increased in tandem with, and partly because of, the 70 times Reid has used a parliamentary device (“filling the tree”) to limit and even deny the minority’s right to offer amendments to legislation.

Furthermore, 69 times Reid has bypassed committees, bringing bills written in private directly to the Senate floor without any Republican participation. The filibuster is a means whereby the minority can give an overbearing majority an incentive to compromise. Yet progressives simultaneously complain about the filibuster and the absence of compromise.

Under Senate rules, it takes 67 votes to change the rules. Reid, however, may decide that in January, on the first day of the new session, the supposedly “new” Senate can adopt new rules by a simple majority. This ignores the fact that the Senate, unlike the House, is a continuing body because, with staggered elections, no more than onethird of its members can be new — and not nearly that many ever are new — at any time.

The Senate can adopt new rules by a simple majority only by ignoring its longstanding rules. In the 2005 argument about filibustering judicial nominees, Sen. Joe Biden believed, or was told he believed, this “arrogance of power” ignored the fact

that “the Senate is not meant to be a place of pure majoritarianism.”

Four House Democrats have asked a federal court to declare Senate filibusters unconstitutional. They say the supermajorities needed to end a filibuster infringes the principle of majority rule and dilutes the votes of members of the House. The court has many reasons, each sufficient, for refusing to so rule, including these two: The Constitution says each house of Congress “may determine the rules of its proceedings.” Also, the Constitution requires of Congress six supermajorities (for ratifying treaties, proposing constitutional amendments for ratification, impeachment convictions, overriding vetoes, expelling members, and removing an incapacitated president who objects to removal). It is a perverse non sequitur to say that if the Constitution does not mandate a particular supermajority, it is impermissible.

Conservatives believe that 98 percent of good governance consists of stopping bad — meaning most — ideas.

So conservatives can tolerate liberal filibusters more easily than liberals, who relish hyperkinetic government, can tolerate conservative filibusters. Come January, 21 of Reid’s 55 Democrats will have come to the Senate in 2009 or later. They have never been in the minority. They must remember this: Some day they may be.

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

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From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Dec. 24, 1912: YEARS “Tonight the LawAGO rence order of IN 1912 Good Fellows will appear in their full strength to do their annual little deed of Good Fellowship for their less fortunate fellow citizens. Never before has there been such a spirit of good fellowship manifested in Lawrence and never before have there been so many good fellows at work looking for opportunities of sharing their blessings with those who are not so well provided for as they are.”

— Compiled by Sarah St. John

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To the editor: Just how stupid does Menards think the residents of Lawrence are? They claim they are delaying expansion to the Kansas City area because they are a small, family-owned business. As such, President Obama’s administration is “scaring the heck” out of them. (“Lawrence Menards less likely…” Journal-World, Dec. 17) Menards had an annual revenue of $7 billion last year operating over 270 stores. Small business? We should all be so small. Their disingenuous statement is mere political grandstanding, and demagoguery at its finest. What they are truly afraid of is the president’s position that wage earners should be spared higher taxes and the wealthiest among us, who benefit most from our economy, (like the Menards family) should pay a fair share.

Mark Reaney, Lawrence

determined to slaughter children with assault rifles and 30-round magazines will continue to do so. Prayers in school will not prevent this! Until Congress finds the will power to ban assault weapons and killing clips, innocents will continue to needlessly die.

How many more children does it take until we stand up and solve these deadly, brutal, senseless tragedies? There is one Kansas governor, 535 members of our Congress, slightly over 4.3 million members of the NRA compared to over 300 million citizens of the United States! Who can make these changes? You do the math. Look in the mirror!

If we don’t address this problem, it is our fault, and we all will be responsible next time. Sadly, next time it could easily happen in Lawrence. Then, they would be your kids bleeding and dying in our public school classrooms; they would be mine.

Curt Bennett, Lawrence

Our responsibility

Change needed

To the editor: On Dec. 14, 20 schoolchildren in Connecticut and six teachers became innocent victims slaughtered by an assault rifle. There are already lame excuses by the gun lobby and NRA as to why automatic “weapons of mass destruction” are essential to our American way of life. Others will blame it on taking prayer out of our schools, thus rejecting God, so somehow our loving and kind, “Father in Heaven,” as payback, allows such carnage in Newtown along with 9/11, AIDS, and all other bad things imaginable. (Public Forum, Dec. 21) Assault weapons are designed to kill people, not deer! Today, crazy people

To the editor: We need gun control and vigilance of parents, priests, teachers and coaches, and no bullying in schools or on the Internet. No guns should be allowed on any campus, grade school through college, regardless of the NRA and no guns in movie theaters, churches or stores either.

Control drive-by shootings and bomb threats. If guns are sold, background checks should be made. We have a responsibility for keeping guns locked up so children and mentally unstable people cannot kill themselves or others. Bishops should report priests with abusive behavior and NOT pass them on to other parishes. Children should

not be sexually abused. Parents have this responsibility too, of keeping their children from being sexually abused.

Stiffer penalties should be in place for people who violate gun rules like background checks and parents who keep unlocked gun cabinets so children can come to school and show off these guns. It’s illegal to serve drinks to underage people and not wear a seat belt, yet we lack gun or weapon laws. We have childproof caps on medicine as well.

The NRA and Lanza estate should pay for the funerals of the victims of Sandy Hook. They owe it to them for the carnage they created. All the flags are at halfstaff because we are in mourning with them. Our prayers are with them and for them and their families.

Mary Ann Kieffer, Lawrence

100 years too late To the editor: Well-thought-out, carefully written laws do pretty well in controlling the behavior of the masses. They don’t do so well at controlling individuals. At this very moment, somewhere in this country, there is another alienated, depressed, suicidal individual coveting the worldwide attention being showered on the perpetrator of the Connecticut school atrocity and thinking of ways to emulate or even surpass him.

This is as certain as tomorrow’s sunrise.

I do not know how to stop him, but I do know this: We will not stop him by passing yet another law specifying who is permitted to purchase which type of firearm. It is 100 years too late to close that barn door.

Robert T. Curry, Lawrence

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INDIANAPOLIS QUARTERBACK ANDREW LUCK LOOKS FOR A RECEIVER during the first half of a 20-13 victory over the Chiefs on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo.

Luck gets record, upends Chiefs KANSAS CITY, MO. (AP) — The expectations placed upon Andrew Luck almost seemed unfair.

Being the heir to Peyton Manning in Indianapolis is heady stuff for a rookie taking the reins of a franchise that won two games last season.

Now, after guiding the Colts back to the playoffs — and breaking Cam Newton’s single-season passing record for a first-year player — it’s safe to say Luck exceeded just about all of them.

Luck threw for 205 yards Sunday, and his 7-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne on third-and-goal late in the fourth quarter gave the Colts a 20-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

That put them into the playoffs without worrying about anybody else.

“Would we have done it without him?” Colts interim coach Bruce Arians asked.

“No.” Luck broke Newton’s record of 4,051 yards passing in the second quarter. But extending his own rookie record for fourth-quarter comebacks to seven was more important.

The Chiefs had rallied behind Jamaal Charles’ 226 yards rushing to tie the game 13-13 heading into the fourth quarter. The Colts’ defense stuffed quarterback Brady Quinn on fourth-and-inches to give Luck a chance.

That’s all he needed.

After a miserable stretch in which he connected on 1 of 13 passes, the fabulous freshman calmly led Indianapolis (105) downfield. He completed

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Firebirds boast two sets of twins

By Benton Smith basmith@ljworld.com

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THE CASADY AND FRANTZ SISTERS, TWO SETS OF TWINS ON THE FREE STATE HIGH girls basketball team, have opposing defenses seeing double. Pictured clockwise from top are Chelsea Casady, Summer Frantz, Abbey Casady and Ariana Frantz.

Anyone walking into a gymnasium to watch a Free State High girls basketball game should be warned: It’s common to suffer from double vision — twice over.

Spectators aren’t necessarily in need of spectacles, though. They will find the Firebirds have not one but two sets of twins — Abbey and Chelsea Casady and Ariana and Summer Frantz.

It’s toughest for the uninitiated to distinguish between the Casadys or tell which Frantz is which when their shooting shirts cover the numbers on their jerseys. Abbey and Chelsea both stand about 5-foot-9. But Abbey’s hair is longer, and Chelsea’s shiny-new gray adidas differentiate her from Abbey and her now raggedy Nikes, complete with non-matching neon pink and yellow laces, which she has been wearing since her sophomore year.

The Frantzes don’t own as many immediate tells. Summer has about a quarter-inch on her 5-5 sister Ariana, and both wear the same black adidas high-tops they got for their summer basketball team.

Even the sisters’ personalities are similar. The Casadys are outgoing, while the Frantzes are more reserved.

Because all four twins are seniors, they have been around the FSHS program long enough for their teammates and coaches to know who is who among the identical siblings. Sure, occasionally someone will throw a pass to the wrong twin in a drill at practice, but that’s the extent of the confusion.

Off the floor, Summer said, it’s another story.

Please see TWINS, page 3B

Please see CHIEFS, page 3B

KANSAS BASKETBALL

Self happy to get holiday break

By Gary Bedore gbedore@ljworld.com

Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self is in favor of taking his team to tournaments in Maui, Las Vegas and the Bahamas during Thanksgiving week.

The week of Christmas, however, is another story.

“I am against it. For the most part, promoters have gotten away from that,” Self, KU’s 10th-year coach, said of hosting Christmas-week extravaganzas.

“If you play the 28th or 29th (of December in a tournament), it’s hard to come back (from holiday break) and start practice the night of the 26th, like we do.

“What do you do? Let Christmas break. KU’s outthem go home the 21st to the of-state players flew out of 24th or 21st to 23rd? Bring Columbus to their respecthe kids back tive homeChristmas Eve towns Sunday Nobody wants to or Christmas and won’t be away from their Day? That’s return to KU bad.

We’ve family at Christmas. until practice done it be- I like not having a time on the fore. It makes night of the for bad, bad tournament around 26th, which is harmony ... Christmas.”

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KANSAS FORWARD JAMARI TRAYLOR (31) AND NAADIR THARPE CELEBRATE a bucket against Ohio State late in the second half on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. KU beat OSU, 74-66, to improve to 10-1 Please see HOOPS, page 3B heading into a short winter break.

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Colts, Bengals bound for playoffs The Associated Press

One year after putting together the NFLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worst record, the Indianapolis Colts are headed to the playoffs.

Joining them on Sunday were the Cincinnati Bengals, finishing out the field in the AFC. The Colts (10-5) equaled the 2008 Miami Dolphins as the only teams to win at least 10 games after losing 14 or more the previous season. Top overall draft pick Andrew Luck completed a seven-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne late in the fourth quarter for a 20-13 victory at Kansas City.

Cincinnati qualified for a second straight postseason berth for only the second time in franchise history, edging archrival Pittsburgh 13-10. The Bengals have never gone to the playoffs in successive years that did not involve a strike-shortened season.

Luck finished with 205 yards

passing to break Cam Newtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year-old rookie record of 4,051 yards in a season. He also extended his rookie record for fourth-quarter comebacks to seven by leading his team downfield in the closing minutes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mission accomplished.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all I can say,â&#x20AC;? Colts interim coach Bruce Arians said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without getting emotional again, knowing that (coach Chuck Pagano) is going to be back Monday, the work week shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be as stressful.â&#x20AC;?

Pagano has been sidelined since a loss to Jacksonville in Week 3.

For the Bengals (9-6), Andy Dalton hit A.J. Green with a 21yard pass in the final moments, setting up Josh Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 43-yard field goal with four seconds remaining. The loss eliminated the Steelers from contention. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people talked about we hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been in in back-toback seasons in 30 years,â&#x20AC;? Green said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about that

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Ex-MLB player Freel found dead MIAMI â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Former majorleague baseball player Ryan Freel has been found dead in his Florida home, and authorities are investigating his death as a possible suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Jacksonville Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office spokesman Shannon Hartley said Sunday that the 36-year-old Freelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body was found at his Jacksonville home Saturday afternoon.

The medical examiner will make the final determination of the cause of death.

The career of the speedy Freel was cut short after eight seasons by head injuries. He spent six of his eight big-league seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and finished his career in 2009 with a .268 average and 143 steals.

The Florida native once estimated heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d sustained up to 10 concussions. Freel missed 30 games in 2007 after a collision with a teammate caused a concussion.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;They know what it means,â&#x20AC;? coach Mike Shanahan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working toward this opportunity to win the division. Any time you win the division, everybody knows you have a home game in the playoffs. We talked about that from Day 1. They knew what we had to do to get there. We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accomplished anything yet.â&#x20AC;?

Green Bay clinched at least the third seed in the NFC when it routed Tennessee 55-7. The NFC North champs (11-4) still could wind up second overall in the conference and get a bye. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have momentum going for us, particularly what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done over the last nine weeks, 10 weeks,â&#x20AC;? coach Mike McCarthy said of Green Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nine wins in the last 10 games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we wanted to take the next step as a football team and I felt we were able to accomplish that today.â&#x20AC;? ! NFL standings and scores from Sunday on page 4B

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CLEVELAND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Indiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pitch to bring Nick Swisher â&#x20AC;&#x153;homeâ&#x20AC;? worked.

Two people familiar with the negotiations said Swisher has agreed to a $56 million, four-year contract with the Indians, who used the freeagent outfielderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deep Ohio connections to convince him to join the club. The people spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because Swisher must take a physical before the deal can be finalized. The Indians are expected to Swisher announce Swisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signing after Christmas, one of the people said.

The Indians will not comment until Swisher completes his physical. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wow! What a crazy few weeks,â&#x20AC;? Swisher said on Twitter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey Cleveland! Are you ready? Because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m coming home!â&#x20AC;?

Swisherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deal includes a $14 million option for 2017 that could become guaranteed based on plate appearances the previous year.

The 32-year-old Swisher spent the last four seasons with the New York Yankees, taking advantage of the short right-field porch at Yankee Stadium. A switchhitter, Swisher hit .272 this season with 24 homers and 93 RBIs.

stuff. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been here two years and we made the playoffs all two years. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all we can control.â&#x20AC;?

Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 23-6 win at Houston prevented the Texans from earning home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

AFC South champion Houston (12-3) still can get that by winning at Indianapolis in the season finale.

New England has won the AFC East, Denver the West.

Baltimore clinched the North by beating the New York Giants 3314, sending the defending Super Bowl champions to the brink of elimination.

Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 27-20 win at Philadelphia, combined with New Orleans beating Dallas 3431 in overtime means the Redskins will win the NFC East by beating the Cowboys next week.

But Dallas takes the division by winning that game at Washington, which the league has flexed to prime time.

Roundup

The Associated Press

Spurs 129, Mavericks 91 SAN ANTONIO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Danny Green scored a career-high 25 points, and San Antonio spoiled Dirk Nowitzkiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season debut with a rout of Dallas.

Tony Parker had 18 points, Kawhi Leonard added 17, Tim Duncan 15 and Stephen Jackson 14 for the Spurs (21-8), who were 20-of-30 from three-point range and led by as many as 46.

After missing the Mavericksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first 27 regular-season games, Nowitzki entered with 6:28 left in the first quarter. Nowitzki, who underwent surgery on his right knee Oct. 19, finished with eight points â&#x20AC;&#x201D; going 3-for-4 from Darren Abate/AP Photo the field â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and six rebounds in DALLASâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DIRK NOWITZKI, LEFT, DRIVES around San Antonioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20 minutes.

Boris Diaw during the second half on Sunday in San Antonio.

The Spurs won, 129-91.

DALLAS (91) Da.Jones 2-4 2-4 7, Marion 2-7 0-0 4, Kaman 5-9 0-0 10, Do.Jones 1-7 3-6 5, Mayo 3-8 1-2 7, Nowitzki 3-4 1-2 8, Collison 6-9 3-4 15, Brand 1-4 0-0 2, Carter 5-9 1-1 13, Crowder 3-6 2-2 9, Douglas-Roberts 0-0 3-4 3, Wright 3-5 2-4 8, Beaubois 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 34-74 18-29 91.

SAN ANTONIO (129) Leonard 6-11 2-2 17, Duncan 7-15 1-2 15, Splitter 1-4 3-4 5, Parker 5-9 6-7 18, Green 9-10 0-0 25, Diaw 3-5 0-0 7, Ginobili 2-4 1-1 6, Jackson 5-8 2-3 14, Neal 1-4 0-0 3, De Colo 1-3 0-0 2, Mills 3-4 0-0 7, Bonner 3-3 0-0 8, Blair 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 47-84 15-19 129.

Dallas 26 26 14 25â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 91 San Antonio 33 31 36 29â&#x20AC;&#x201D;129 3-Point Goals-Dallas 5-14 (Carter 2-5, Nowitzki 1-1, Da.Jones 1-1, Crowder 1-1, Do.Jones 0-1, Marion 0-1, Mayo 0-2, Beaubois 0-2), San Antonio 20-30 (Green 7-8, Leonard 3-7, Parker 2-2, Bonner 2-2, Jackson 2-5, Ginobili 1-1, Diaw 1-1, Mills 1-1, Neal 1-3). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsDallas 48 (Nowitzki 6), San Antonio 44 (Splitter 7). Assists-Dallas 22 (Mayo 6), San Antonio 33 (Ginobili 9). Total Fouls-Dallas 18, San Antonio 22. Technicals-Mayo. A-18,581 (18,797).

Nets 95, 76ers 92 NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joe Johnson scored 22 points to lead Brooklyn.

PHILADELPHIA (92) Turner 7-16 0-0 15, T.Young 8-14 2-2 18, Allen 6-11 0-0 12, Holiday 9-16 3-4 24, Richardson 2-10 0-0 5, Hawes 2-9 1-2 5, N.Young 2-4 0-0 5, Wright 2-8 2-2 8, Wilkins 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 38-88 8-10 92.

BROOKLYN (95) Bogans 5-6 0-0 13, Wallace 3-7 7-8 14, Lopez 5-14 4-6 14, Williams 5-11 5-7 16, Johnson 8-17 3-6 22, Stackhouse 2-8 0-0 4, Shengelia 0-0 0-0 0, Blatche 4-7 2-2 10, Evans 0-1 0-0 0, Watson 1-3 0-1 2. Totals 33-74 21-30 95.

Philadelphia 17 24 23 28â&#x20AC;&#x201D;92 Brooklyn 24 19 26 26â&#x20AC;&#x201D;95 3-Point Goals-Philadelphia 8-18 (Holiday 3-3, Wright 2-6, N.Young 1-1, Turner 1-3, Richardson 1-5), Brooklyn 8-22 (Bogans 3-4, Johnson 3-5, Wallace 1-2, Williams 1-3, Blatche 0-1, Watson 0-2, Stackhouse 0-5). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsPhiladelphia 55 (T.Young 10), Brooklyn 47 (Wallace 9). Assists-Philadelphia 19 (Holiday 9), Brooklyn 18 (Wallace 6). Total Fouls-Philadelphia 22, Brooklyn 11. Technicals-Hawes. A-17,732 (17,732).

Clippers 103, Suns 77 PHOENIX â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Blake Griffin scored 23 points, Chris Paul had 17 points and 13 assists, and the Jazz 97, Magic 93 Clippers extended a franchise ORLANDO, FLA. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Utah surrecord with their 13th consecuvived a fourth-quarter rally to tive victory. slip past Orlando.

L.A. CLIPPERS (103) Butler 3-7 0-0 8, Griffin 8-12 6-6 23, Jordan 2-5 0-2 4, Paul 7-12 1-1 17, Green 2-5 0-2 4, Odom 0-1 0-0 0, Barnes 5-7 2-2 15, Crawford 8-12 3-5 22, Bledsoe 1-4 0-0 2, Turiaf 0-2 2-8 2, Hollins 2-4 2-3 6. Totals 38-71 16-29 103.

PHOENIX (77) Dudley 5-10 9-10 19, Scola 5-11 1-2 11, Gortat 4-7 0-0 8, Dragic 2-8 3-4 7, Brown 3-13 1-1 7, Telfair 3-10 0-0 8, Morris 5-9 0-2 10, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal 0-3 0-2 0, Tucker 1-1 0-0 2, Johnson 1-2 2-3 5, Zeller 0-3 0-0 0, Marshall 0-2 0-0 0, Garrett 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 29-80 16-24 77.

L.A. Clippers 28 30 33 12â&#x20AC;&#x201D;103 Phoenix 24 19 17 17â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 77 3-Point Goals-L.A. Clippers 11-21 (Barnes 3-4, Crawford 3-6, Butler 2-4, Paul 2-4, Griffin 1-1, Green 0-1, Bledsoe 0-1), Phoenix 3-17 (Telfair 2-5, Johnson 1-2, Zeller 0-1, Marshall 0-1, Dragic 0-2, Brown 0-3, Dudley 0-3). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-L.A. Clippers 55 (Griffin 11), Phoenix 50 (Gortat 12). Assists-L.A. Clippers 26 (Paul 13), Phoenix 18 (Brown 6). Total Fouls-L.A. Clippers 19, Phoenix 21. Technicals-Jordan, Turiaf, Phoenix Coach Gentry 2, Gortat, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal. A-14,741 (18,422).

UTAH (97) Ma.Williams 1-6 0-0 3, Millsap 6-12 5-8 18, Jefferson 6-14 0-0 12, Tinsley 3-9 2-2 11, Foye 3-8 2-2 10, Hayward 7-10 3-3 17, Carroll 0-0 0-0 0, Watson 0-2 2-4 2, Favors 5-8 2-3 12, Kanter 2-7 0-0 4, Burks 3-7 2-3 8. Totals 36-83 18-25 97.

ORLANDO (93) Harkless 3-4 0-2 7, Ayon 3-7 3-6 9, Vucevic 7-10 2-2 16, Nelson 5-13 0-0 14, Afflalo 9-19 1-2 20, Redick 5-10 2-3 14, Moore 1-5 0-0 3, Nicholson 4-7 0-0 8, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Quinn 1-1 0-0 2, Jones 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 38-76 8-15 93.

Utah 18 28 25 26â&#x20AC;&#x201D;97 Orlando 30 17 26 20â&#x20AC;&#x201D;93 3-Point Goals-Utah 7-18 (Tinsley 3-8, Foye 2-4, Ma.Williams 1-1, Millsap 1-2, Jefferson 0-1, Watson 0-1, Burks 0-1), Orlando 9-20 (Nelson 4-7, Redick 2-5, Harkless 1-1, Afflalo 1-3, Moore 1-4).

Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Utah 45 (Jefferson 9), Orlando 54 (Vucevic 16). Assists-Utah 21 (Watson 8), Orlando 25 (Nelson 9). Total FoulsUtah 17, Orlando 22. Technicals-Utah defensive three second, Redick. A-17,721 (18,500).

Kings 108, Trail Blazers 96 Knicks 94, Timberwolves 91 SACRAMENTO, CALIF. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; MarNEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carmelo Anthony cus Thornton scored 18 of his 22 scored 19 of his 33 points in the points in the second half. fourth quarter, rallying New York.

MINNESOTA (91) Shved 7-16 0-0 18, Kirilenko 2-6 0-0 4, Pekovic 7-16 7-8 21, Barea 4-14 3-3 12, Ridnour 5-13 3-3 14, Cunningham 6-10 0-0 12, Rubio 2-6 1-2 5, Williams 1-3 2-2 5, Stiemsma 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-84 16-18 91.

NEW YORK (94) Brewer 0-0 0-0 0, Anthony 10-25 10-11 33, Chandler 4-7 8-10 16, Felton 7-15 1-1 15, Kidd 0-3 0-0 0, Smith 7-15 3-4 19, Thomas 2-2 0-0 4, Novak 1-3 2-2 4, Prigioni 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 32-72 24-28 94.

Minnesota 29 26 18 18â&#x20AC;&#x201D;91 New York 22 24 25 23â&#x20AC;&#x201D;94 3-Point Goals-Minnesota 7-22 (Shved 4-9, Williams 1-2, Ridnour 1-5, Barea 1-5, Kirilenko 0-1), New York 6-26 (Anthony 3-10, Smith 2-6, Prigioni 1-2, Novak 0-2, Felton 0-3, Kidd 0-3). Fouled OutKirilenko. Rebounds-Minnesota 52 (Pekovic 17), New York 44 (Chandler 9). Assists-Minnesota 20 (Ridnour 5), New York 17 (Smith 7). Total FoulsMinnesota 22, New York 20. Technicals-Smith, New York Coach Woodson. A-19,033 (19,763).

PORTLAND (96) Batum 4-12 7-7 17, Aldridge 10-21 2-2 22, Hickson 5-8 4-6 14, Lillard 6-14 0-0 15, Claver 1-5 0-0 2, Barton 3-6 0-0 7, Leonard 3-4 2-2 8, Babbitt 2-5 0-0 5, Price 0-5 0-0 0, Pavlovic 0-1 0-0 0, Freeland 3-4 0-0 6. Totals 37-85 15-17 96.

SACRAMENTO (108) Salmons 6-11 2-2 15, Johnson 4-7 2-2 10, Thompson 5-9 0-2 10, Brooks 3-6 0-0 8, Thornton 10-18 0-0 22, Hayes 3-3 0-0 6, Fredette 3-8 0-0 7, Outlaw 6-7 2-2 15, Thomas 4-8 1-1 11, Robinson 1-4 2-2 4, Honeycutt 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 45-81 9-11 108.

Portland 27 15 29 25â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 96 Sacramento 21 28 31 28â&#x20AC;&#x201D;108 3-Point Goals-Portland 7-24 (Lillard 3-6, Batum 2-8, Barton 1-2, Babbitt 1-2, Aldridge 0-1, Claver 0-1, Pavlovic 0-1, Price 0-3), Sacramento 9-19 (Brooks 2-3, Thomas 2-4, Thornton 2-5, Outlaw 1-1, Fredette 1-3, Salmons 1-3). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsPortland 46 (Aldridge, Hickson 11), Sacramento 42 (Salmons 7). Assists-Portland 24 (Batum 8), Sacramento 31 (Salmons 7). Total Fouls-Portland 17, Sacramento 18. A-13,244 (17,317).

STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W 20 14 13 13 9

L 7 12 13 15 19

Pct .741 .538 .500 .464 .321

GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5½ 6½ 7½ 11½

W 18 16 12 7 3

L 6 9 15 20 22

Pct .750 .640 .444 .259 .120

GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2½ 7½ 12½ 15½

W L Pct Chicago 15 11 .577 Indiana 16 12 .571 Milwaukee 14 12 .538 Detroit 9 21 .300 Cleveland 6 23 .207 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 21 8 .724 Memphis 18 7 .720 Houston 14 12 .538 Dallas 12 16 .429 New Orleans 5 22 .185 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 21 5 .808 Denver 15 13 .536 Minnesota 13 12 .520 Utah 15 14 .517 Portland 13 13 .500 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 21 6 .778 Golden State 18 10 .643 L.A. Lakers 13 14 .481 Phoenix 11 17 .393 Sacramento 9 18 .333 Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Atlanta 92, Chicago 75 Detroit 96, Washington 87 Miami 105, Utah 89 Houston 121, Memphis 96 Indiana 81, New Orleans 75 Cleveland 94, Milwaukee 82 Denver 110, Charlotte 88 Portland 96, Phoenix 93 L.A. Lakers 118, Golden State 115, OT Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Brooklyn 95, Philadelphia 92 New York 94, Minnesota 91 Utah 97, Orlando 93 San Antonio 129, Dallas 91 L.A. Clippers 103, Phoenix 77 Sacramento 108, Portland 96 Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games No games scheduled Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Boston at Brooklyn, 11 a.m.

New York at L.A. Lakers, 2 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Miami, 4:30 p.m.

Houston at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Denver at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 8 10½

New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Toronto Southeast Division Miami Atlanta Orlando Charlotte Washington Central Division

GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1 5½ 8½ 15 GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 7 7½ 7½ 8 GB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 3½ 8 10½ 12

How former Jayhawks fared Markieff Morris, Phoenix Min: 21. Pts: 10. Reb: 7. Ast: 1.

Thomas Robinson, Sacramento Min: 20. Pts: 4. Reb: 5. Ast: 0.

Tyshawn Taylor, Brooklyn Did not play (coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision)

TODAY â&#x20AC;˘ No events scheduled TUESDAY â&#x20AC;˘ No events scheduled

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Week 17 BUFFALO .........................31â &#x201E;2 (41) ............................ NY Jets NEW ENGLAND..............101â &#x201E;2 (49)...............................Miami CINCINNATI.....................31â &#x201E;2 (42) .......................Baltimore a-PITTSBURGH..............OFF (XX) .......................Cleveland Houston...........................31â &#x201E;2 (46) ...............INDIANAPOLIS TENNESSEE.......................4 (42).....................Jacksonville NY GIANTS ......................91â &#x201E;2 (47) ..................Philadelphia WASHINGTON...................3 (50)..................................Dallas Chicago .............................3 (45).............................DETROIT Green Bay.........................3 (47)...................... MINNESOTA b-ATLANTA ....................OFF (XX) .................... Tampa Bay NEW ORLEANS .............. 41â &#x201E;2 (54) ..........................Carolina DENVER ...................16 (42) .............Kansas City c-SAN DIEGO .................OFF (XX) .......................... Oakland SAN FRANCISCO...........121â &#x201E;2 (40)...........................Arizona SEATTLE ............................9 (41) .............................St. Louis a-Cleveland QB B. Weeden is questionable. b-Atlanta may rest players. c-Oakland QB C. Palmer is questionable.

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Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Ford Field-Detroit, MI. Western Kentucky.........5 (58).................... Central Mich Thursday, Dec 27th.

Military Bowl RFK Stadium-Washington, DC. San Jose St......................7 (45)................ Bowling Green Belk Bowl Bank of America Stadium-Charlotte, NC. Cincinnati .........................7 (60)....................................Duke Holiday Bowl Qualcomm Stadium-San Diego, CA. Ucla.......................... 1 (81) ......................Baylor Friday, Dec 28th.

Independence Bowl Independence Stadium-Shreveport, LA. UL-Monroe........................ 7 (61) .....................................Ohio Russell Athletic Bowl Citrus Bowl Stadium-Orlando, FL. Virginia Tech ................... 2 (41) ..............................Rutgers Meinke Car Care Bowl of Texas Reliant Stadium-Houston, TX. Texas Tech..............13 (57) ...............Minnesota Saturday, Dec 29th.

Armed Forces Bowl Amon G. Carter Stadium-Ft. Worth, TX. Air Force ............................1 (61)......................................Rice Fight Hunger Bowl AT&T Park-San Francisco, CA. Arizona St......................141â &#x201E;2 (56).................................Navy Pinstripe Bowl Yankee Stadium-Bronx, NY. West Virginia .......... 4 (74)..................Syracuse Alamo Bowl Alamodome-San Antonio, TX. Oregon St ............... 2 (57).......................Texas Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Sun Devil Stadium-Tempe, AZ. Tcu .........................21â &#x201E;2 (41) ............Michigan St Monday, Dec 31st.

Music City Bowl LP Field-Nashville, TN. Vanderbilt ......................61â &#x201E;2 (52) ....................... N.C. State Sun Bowl Sun Bowl Stadium-El Paso, TX. Southern Cal ..................10 (64)..................Georgia Tech Liberty Bowl Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium-Memphis, TN. Tulsa ...................Pickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em (51) ............... Iowa St Chick-Fil-A Bowl Georgia Dome-Atlanta, GA. Lsu.......................................4 (59)............................ Clemson Tuesday, Jan 1st.

Ticket City Bowl Cotton Bowl-Dallas, TX. Oklahoma St ...........17 (70) ....................Purdue Gator Bowl EverBank Field-Jacksonville, FL. Mississippi St ................21â &#x201E;2 (52) ...............Northwestern Outback Bowl Raymond James Stadium-Tampa, FL. South Carolina................5 (48)............................Michigan Capital One Bowl Citrus Bowl Stadium-Orlando, FL. Georgia............................. 10 (61) ..........................Nebraska Rose Bowl Rose Bowl-Pasadena, CA. Stanford ..........................61â &#x201E;2 (47) .......................Wisconsin Orange Bowl Sun Life Stadium-Miami Gardens, FL. Florida St .......................131â &#x201E;2 (58)......................No. Illinois Wednesday, Jan 2nd.

Sugar Bowl Mercedes-Benz Superdome-New Orleans, LA. Florida...............................14 (45)..........................Louisville Thursday, Jan 3rd.

Fiesta Bowl University of Phoenix Stadium-Glendale, AZ. Oregon .................... 9 (75).................Kansas St Friday, Jan 4th.

Cotton Bowl Cowboy Stadium-Arlington, TX. Texas A&M .............41â &#x201E;2 (73) ...............Oklahoma Saturday, Jan 5th.

Compass Bowl Legion Field-Birmingham, AL. Mississippi......................31â &#x201E;2 (53) ..................... Pittsburgh Sunday, Jan 6th.

Go Daddy.com Bowl Ladd-Pebbles Stadium-Mobile, AL. Arkansas .........................St 4 (61) ............................Kent St Monday, Jan 7th.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re that tough to tell apart,â&#x20AC;? she said of her and Ariana, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but I get called the wrong name all the time, so we must be.â&#x20AC;?

In fact, none of the sisters think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re especially similar in appearance to their respective twin. Ask any of them if the Casadys or Frantzes share the most physical qualities, and each will point to the other set of sisters as closer duplicates.

Ariana said her face and Summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look anything alikeâ&#x20AC;? to people who have known them for years, and the same goes for the Casadys. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They say it takes awhile,â&#x20AC;? she added.

Free State coach Bryan Duncan has known the sisters since they were in junior high. It took him two years to tell the Casadys apart and a year to uncouple the Frantzes. But even Duncan has to remind himself sometimes to think about each player as an individual. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have a tendency as coaches to lump them together as the twins,â&#x20AC;? he said.

That problem doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come up as often with the Casadys. Both start, but Abbey said â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a secretâ&#x20AC;? that Chelsea is far more likely to score in double figures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more of the allaround player, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m more of the specialty player,â&#x20AC;? Abbey said.

Added Chelsea: â&#x20AC;&#x153;How we play is different. Soccer (which they both play for FSHS) is a little harder, because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more evenly matched, but with basketball itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more obvious.â&#x20AC;?

Chelsea might jump higher and make a better percentage of her jumpers than her sister, but Duncan said Abbey is one of the toughest defenders he has coached at Free State. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done is start for three years and probably play more minutes than anyone weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had,â&#x20AC;? he said of Abbey.

Both Frantz sisters come off the bench for the

Firebirds (4-1), and their games at times can be indistinguishable. At a recent practice, two groups of players lined up on opposite baselines for a drill called buzzer-beaters. Ariana and Summer stepped to the front of each line on either end of the floor.

Each had three seconds and two dribbles to go as far as she could and launch a shot before the buzzer sounded. On the whistle, each Frantz took off and got about five feet from mid-court before heaving up simultaneous shots.

Arianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hit the glass, Summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rattled around the rim on the opposite goal, and both fell through the hoop at the same time.

Ariana said their games are similar, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their job to hustle, take care of the basketball and make smart decisions. Summer agreed they are â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty much the same,â&#x20AC;? and they try to provide whatever FSHS needs.

Duncan said it can be challenging coaching a duo with matching strengths. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In some ways I think it hurts both of them, because you typically would have one kid who would fill that role,â&#x20AC;? he said.

But Free Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff is looking for ways to turn that into an advantage, Duncan said, by bringing the Frantzes in during dead-ball situations for set plays that allow them to do what they do best, which is shoot the ball.

As much as each twin enjoys playing on the same team as her sister, one characteristic they all have is the ability to get under their twinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier to point out something that Chelseaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing than somebody else on the team,â&#x20AC;? Abbey said.

It all comes out of love, though, and the sisters have no complaints about having twins as teammates. If only all interactions came that easily.

Chelsea said a shared pet peeve is when strangers see one of the sister pairs and ask if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re twins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, obviously,â&#x20AC;? Chelsea said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I mean, we look alike.â&#x20AC;?

TOP 25 HOOPS

Aztecs advance in Hawaii HONOLULU (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jamaal Franklin had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 18 San Diego State held off Indiana State 62-55 on Sunday in the Diamond Head Classic tournament.

Chase Tapley scored 13 points, and the Aztecs (11-1).

San Diego State pulled ahead for good during a seven-point run that included five straight points from Tapley. With less than five minutes to play, Tapley drove to the basket and was stopped by Jake Odum, who was called for a flagrant foul. Tapley made two free throws, and a quick threepointer on the ensuing possession, giving the Aztecs a 51-44 lead.

INDIANA ST. (6-4) Arop 5-13 2-2 13, Gant 4-8 0-0 9, Cummings 1-5 0-0 2, Odum 3-6 4-5 10, Mahurin 5-7 3-3 15, Kitchell 0-2 0-0 0, Brown 0-1 0-0 0, Burnett 1-1 0-0 2, K. Smith 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 21-48 9-10 55.

SAN DIEGO ST. (11-1) Thames 4-9 3-4 12, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien 4-7 0-0 8, J. Franklin 5-9 9-11 19, Tapley 4-10 3-5 13, Stephens 1-2 1-2 3, Spencer 1-2 0-2 2, Rahon 1-3 0-0 3, Johnson 0-1 0-0 0, Shepard 0-5 2-4 2. Totals 20-48 18-28 62.

Halftime-San Diego St. 28-25. 3-Point Goals-Indiana St. 4-13 (Mahurin 2-4, Gant 1-1, Arop 1-4, Brown 0-1, Odum 0-1, Cummings 0-2), San Diego St. 4-17 (Tapley 2-6, Rahon 1-2, Thames 1-5, Shepard 0-1, J. Franklin 0-3). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Indiana St. 29 (Gant, K. Smith 6), San Diego St. 31 (J. Franklin 15). Assists-Indiana St. 7 (Odum 4), San Diego St. 9 (J. Franklin, Thames 3). Total Fouls-Indiana St. 22, San Diego St. 15. A-6,419.

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miss me. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be good for them to get away and get their batteries recharged a little bit and come back (refreshed). Then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got about two weeks we can really focus on trying to get better. We only play

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a key pass to T.Y. Hilton on third down and made two nice throws to Wayne before hitting the veteran in the back of the end zone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had so many opportunities all game, especially on third down, that we squandered,â&#x20AC;?

Wayne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to get that done. That was the opportune time to do it.â&#x20AC;?

Darius Butler returned an interception 32 yards for the Coltsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; other touchdown, helping them join the 2008 Miami Dolphins as the only teams to win at least 10 games after losing 14 or more the previous season.

Most of those wins have come under Arians, who has filled in admirably while Chuck Pagano underwent treatment for leukemia. Pagano is expected to rejoin the Colts this week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mission accomplished.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all I can say,â&#x20AC;? Arians said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without getting emotional again, knowing that (Pagano) is going to be back Monday, the work week shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be as stressful.â&#x20AC;?

Charlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; big day included an 86-yard touchdown run on the first play of the second half. It was his second 200-yard game of the season, and came one week after he managed 10 yards on nine carries against Oakland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was fun today, com-

two games in that span of time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll set us up for being prepared at least going into conference play.â&#x20AC;?

His Christmas wish list? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Health, without question,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A little toughness maybe. Some perimeter shooting wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt, either.â&#x20AC;?

KU will play Temple on Jan. 6.

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COLTS QUARTERBACK ANDREW LUCK (12) IS SACKED

by Chiefs outside linebacker Tamba Hali during the first half. The Colts won anyway, 20-13, on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. peting out there and doing it while we were trying to come back,â&#x20AC;? Charles said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was fun going out there and putting out a performance like that.â&#x20AC;?

Charles joined the Titansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chris Johnson and former Lions great Barry Sanders as the only players with three runs of 80 or more yards in a season.

His third career 200-yard game also set a franchise record, which he had shared with Larry Johnson.

Peyton Hillis added 101 yards on the ground for the Chiefs (2-13), who had 352 yards rushing in a losing effort â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the first time thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened in NFL history.

A big reason why was Quinn, who was just 10 of 22 for 162 yards with two interceptions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This game was without a doubt, 100 percent on my shoulders,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play the way I played today and win a football game.â&#x20AC;?

SUMMARY Indianapolis 7 6 0 7â&#x20AC;&#x201D;20 Kansas City 3 0 10 0â&#x20AC;&#x201D;13 First Quarter Ind-Butler 32 interception return (Vinatieri kick), 10:08.

KC-FG Succop 47, 8:18.

Second Quarter Ind-FG Vinatieri 48, 13:27.

Ind-FG Vinatieri 36, :07.

Third Quarter KC-Charles 86 run (Succop kick), 14:40.

KC-FG Succop 47, 6:00.

Fourth Quarter Ind-Wayne 7 pass from Luck (Vinatieri kick), 4:08.

A-62,938.

Ind KC First downs 16 22 Total Net Yards 288 507 Rushes-yards 26-90 44-352 Passing 198 155 Punt Returns 0-0 3-2 Kickoff Returns 2-58 3-54 Interceptions Ret. 2-32 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 17-36-0 10-22-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-7 1-7 Punts 7-45.4 3-46.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 4-48 9-75 Time of Possession 27:40 32:20 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Indianapolis, Ballard 20-69, Luck 6-21. Kansas City, Charles 22-226, Hillis 15-101, Quinn 5-11, McCluster 1-10, Draughn 1-4.

PASSING-Indianapolis, Luck 17-35-0205, Hilton 0-1-0-0. Kansas City, Quinn 10-22-2-162.

RECEIVING-Indianapolis, Wayne 5-81, Avery 5-38, Allen 3-18, Hilton 2-34, Moore 1-32, Fleener 1-2. Kansas City, Wylie 3-36, McCluster 3-30, Baldwin 2-64, Newsome 1-28, Charles 1-4.

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NFL ROUNDUP

RG3, Washington win again The Associated Press

Redskins 27, Eagles 20 PHILADELPHIA — Washinton and Robert Griffin III are on the brink of their first division title in 13 years.

Washington 0 13 14 0—27 Philadelphia 7 3 3 7—20 First Quarter Phi-Maclin 27 pass from Foles (Henery kick), 10:09.

Second Quarter Was-FG Forbath 45, 11:25.

Was-FG Forbath 42, 7:37.

Was-Morgan 11 pass from Griffin III (Forbath kick), 3:30.

Phi-FG Henery 38, :18.

Third Quarter Was-Morris 10 run (Forbath kick), 12:33.

Phi-FG Henery 30, 8:01.

Was-Moss 22 pass from Griffin III (Forbath kick), 1:31.

Fourth Quarter Phi-Lewis 17 run (Henery kick), 8:55.

A-69,144.

Was Phi First downs 18 25 Total Net Yards 313 411 Rushes-yards 28-128 22-90 Passing 185 321 Punt Returns 1-20 1-10 Kickoff Returns 3-56 4-74 Interceptions Ret. 1-9 1-4 Comp-Att-Int 16-24-1 32-48-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-13 5-24 Punts 2-43.0 2-43.5 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 3-24 4-30 Time of Possession 29:23 30:37 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Washington, Morris 22-91, Royster 2-14, Moss 1-12, Morgan 1-7, Griffin III 2-4. Philadelphia, McCoy 13-45, Brown 4-18, Lewis 1-17, Foles 4-10.

PASSING-Washington, Griffin III 16-241-198. Philadelphia, Foles 32-48-1-345.

RECEIVING-Washington, Garcon 7-89, Moss 2-26, Morgan 2-21, Paul 1-21, Morris 1-17, Hankerson 1-10, Cooley 1-8, Paulsen 1-6. Philadelphia, McCoy 9-77, Maclin 8-116, Avant 8-70, Celek 3-39, D.Johnson 3-25, Cooper 1-18.

Saints 34, Cowboys 31, OT ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Garrett Hartley kicked a 20-yard field goal in OT. New Orleans 7 10 7 7 3 —34 Dallas 0 14 3 14 0 —31 First Quarter NO-Ingram 9 run (Hartley kick), 10:25.

Second Quarter Dal-Bryant 58 pass from Romo (Bailey kick), 12:47.

Dal-Bryant 58 pass from Romo (Bailey kick), 5:43.

NO-Moore 6 pass from Brees (Hartley kick), 1:11.

NO-FG Hartley 37, :00.

Third Quarter Dal-FG Bailey 47, 10:26.

NO-P.Thomas 5 pass from Brees (Hartley kick), 4:03.

Fourth Quarter NO-D.Thomas 3 pass from Brees (Hartley kick), 11:10.

Dal-Harris 16 pass from Romo (Bailey kick), 3:35.

Dal-Austin 19 pass from Romo (Bailey kick), :15.

Overtime NO-FG Hartley 20, 10:33.

A-92,570.

NO Dal First downs 33 18 Total Net Yards 562 446 Rushes-yards 38-116 11-40 Passing 446 406 Punt Returns 2-10 2-39 Kickoff Returns 4-60 2-29 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 37-53-0 26-43-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 2-10 Punts 5-52.6 6-51.2 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 6-42 5-32 Time of Possession 41:59 22:28 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-New Orleans, Ingram 21-53, Sproles 9-48, P.Thomas 7-16, Brees 1-(minus 1). Dallas, Murray 11-40.

PASSING-New Orleans, Brees 37-53-0446. Dallas, Romo 26-43-0-416.

RECEIVING-New Orleans, Colston 10-153, Sproles 7-104, Graham 7-88, P.Thomas 7-61, Moore 4-30, Ingram 1-7, D.Thomas 1-3. Dallas, Bryant 9-224, Witten 6-60, Murray 4-51, Austin 4-45, Harris 1-16, Ogletree 1-12, Hanna 1-8.

Bengals 13, Steelers 10 PITTSBURGH — A 43yard field goal with four seconds left put Cincinnati in the playoffs.

Cincinnati 7 3 0 3—13 Pittsburgh 0 7 3 0—10 First Quarter Cin-Hall 17 interception return (Brown kick), 2:15.

Second Quarter Cin-FG Brown 41, 1:53.

Pit-A.Brown 60 pass from Roethlisberger (Suisham kick), 1:09.

Third Quarter Pit-FG Suisham 40, 4:01.

Fourth Quarter Cin-FG Brown 43, :04.

A-63,236.

Cin Pit First downs 16 15 Total Net Yards 267 280 Rushes-yards 16-14 31-95 Passing 253 185 Punt Returns 3-(-2) 2-6 Kickoff Returns 0-0 3-67 Interceptions Ret. 2-27 2-6 Comp-Att-Int 24-41-2 14-28-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 6-25 4-35 Punts 6-52.7 7-45.3 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards 7-55 5-63 Time of Possession 28:15 31:45 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Cincinnati, Green-Ellis 15-14, M.Jones 1-0. Pittsburgh, Mendenhall 11-50, Dwyer 14-39, Redman 3-4, Roethlisberger 2-3, Wallace 1-(minus 1).

PASSING-Cincinnati, Dalton 24-41-2-278.

Pittsburgh, Roethlisberger 14-28-2-220.

RECEIVING-Cincinnati, Green 10-116, M.Jones 5-65, Gresham 3-38, Hawkins 3-30, Tate 1-23, Whalen 1-6, Green-Ellis 1-0. Pittsburgh, A.Brown 5-97, Miller 3-45, Redman 2-32, Cotchery 2-20, Sanders 1-13, Wallace 1-13.

Ravens 33, Giants 14 BALTIMORE — Joe Flacco led Baltimore to the AFC North title.

N.Y. Giants 7 0 0 7—14 Baltimore 14 10 3 6—33 First Quarter Bal-T.Smith 6 pass from Flacco (Tucker kick), 7:38.

Bal-Flacco 1 run (Tucker kick), 4:24.

NYG-Wilson 14 run (Tynes kick), 1:30.

Second Quarter Bal-FG Tucker 23, 6:05.

Bal-Rice 27 pass from Flacco (Tucker kick), 1:04.

Third Quarter Bal-FG Tucker 21, 5:18.

Fourth Quarter Bal-FG Tucker 30, 11:08.

Bal-FG Tucker 29, 7:25.

NYG-Hixon 13 pass from Manning (Tynes kick), 3:18.

A-71,470.

STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct y-New England 11 4 0 .733 Miami 7 8 0 .467 N.Y. Jets 6 9 0 .400 Buffalo 5 10 0 .333 South W L T Pct y-Houston 12 3 0 .800 x-Indianapolis 10 5 0 .667 Tennessee 5 10 0 .333 Jacksonville 2 13 0 .133 North W L T Pct y-Baltimore 10 5 0 .667 x-Cincinnati 9 6 0 .600 Pittsburgh 7 8 0 .467 Cleveland 5 10 0 .333 West W L T Pct y-Denver 12 3 0 .800 San Diego 6 9 0 .400 Oakland 4 11 0 .267 Kansas City 2 13 0 .133 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Washington 9 6 0 .600 Dallas 8 7 0 .533 N.Y. Giants 8 7 0 .533 Philadelphia 4 11 0 .267 South W L T Pct y-Atlanta 13 2 0 .867 New Orleans 7 8 0 .467 Tampa Bay 6 9 0 .400 Carolina 6 9 0 .400 North W L T Pct y-Green Bay 11 4 0 .733 Minnesota 9 6 0 .600 Chicago 9 6 0 .600 Detroit 4 11 0 .267 West W L T Pct x-San Francisco 10 4 1 .700 Seattle 10 5 0 .667 St. Louis 7 7 1 .500 Arizona 5 10 0 .333 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

PF 529 288 272 316

PA 331 289 347 426

PF 400 329 292 235

PA 303 371 451 406

PF 381 368 312 292

PA 321 303 304 344

PF 443 326 269 208

PA 286 329 419 387

PF 408 358 387 273

PA 370 372 337 402

PF 402 423 367 313

PA 277 410 377 325

PF 399 342 349 348

PA 299 314 253 411

PF 370 392 286 237

PA 260 232 328 330

NYG Bal First downs 11 25 Total Net Yards 186 533 Rushes-yards 14-67 45-224 Passing 119 309 Punt Returns 2-12 7-56 Kickoff Returns 5-117 3-58 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 14-28-0 25-36-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-31 0-0 Punts 8-52.0 2-58.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 6-52 9-92 Time of Possession 20:39 39:21 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-N.Y. Giants, Bradshaw 9-39, Wilson 3-17, Manning 1-8, Hynoski 1-3.

Baltimore, Pierce 14-123, Rice 24-107, Allen 1-7, Taylor 3-(minus 3), Flacco 3-(minus 10).

PASSING-N.Y. Giants, Manning 14-280-150. Baltimore, Flacco 25-36-0-309.

RECEIVING-N.Y. Giants, Bennett 4-27, Hixon 3-36, Cruz 3-21, Randle 1-43, Bradshaw 1-8, Hynoski 1-8, Jernigan 1-7. Baltimore, Boldin 7-93, Rice 6-51, T.Smith 5-88, Pitta 4-56, Dickson 1-9, J.Jones 1-7, Allen 1-5.

Broncos 34, Browns 12 DENVER — Denver won its 10th straight game.

Cleveland 3 0 3 6—12 Denver 7 7 7 13—34 First Quarter Den-D.Thomas 22 pass from Manning (Prater kick), 12:10.

Cle-FG Dawson 27, 4:35.

Second Quarter Den-Decker 10 pass from Manning (Prater kick), 12:40.

Third Quarter Cle-FG Dawson 53, 11:09.

Den-Decker 8 pass from Manning (Prater kick), 4:33.

Fourth Quarter Den-FG Prater 27, 14:53.

Den-Hester 1 run (Prater kick), 12:11.

Cle-Little 6 pass from McCoy (run failed), 7:56.

Den-FG Prater 41, 1:55.

A-76,351.

Cle Den First downs 20 29 Total Net Yards 233 457 Rushes-yards 18-91 32-118 Passing 142 339 Punt Returns 2-11 3-2 Kickoff Returns 2-60 1-6 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 21-36-0 30-43-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 6-41 0-0 Punts 4-42.3 3-49.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-0 Penalties-Yards 10-69 11-84 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Cleveland, Richardson 9-53, McCoy 2-17, Hardesty 3-14, Weeden 3-4, Cribbs 1-3. Denver, Moreno 22-78, Hillman 6-35, Hester 3-6, Osweiler 1-(minus 1).

PASSING-Cleveland, Weeden 12-19-0104, McCoy 9-17-0-79. Denver, Manning 30-43-1-339.

RECEIVING-Cleveland, Little 6-58, Watson 3-47, Benjamin 3-46, Richardson 3-15, Ogbonnaya 2-2, Gordon 1-7, Hardesty 1-7, Smelley 1-3, Smith 1-(minus 2). Denver, D.Thomas 9-102, Decker 6-65, Moreno 5-49, Stokley 5-32, Dreessen 3-22, Tamme 2-69.

Vikings 23, Texans 6 HOUSTON — Adrian Peterson rushed for 86 yards, falling far short of the 2,000-yard mark.

Minnesota 7 6 3 7—23 Houston 3 0 3 0— 6 First Quarter Hou-FG S.Graham 51, 10:50.

Min-Rudolph 3 pass from Ponder (Walsh kick), 6:19.

Second Quarter Min-FG Walsh 56, 8:15.

Min-FG Walsh 41, :37.

Third Quarter Min-FG Walsh 39, 11:31.

Hou-FG S.Graham 33, :26.

Fourth Quarter Min-Gerhart 3 run (Walsh kick), 4:44.

A-71,688.

Min Hou First downs 22 11 Total Net Yards 345 187 Rushes-yards 42-174 16-34 Passing 171 153 Punt Returns 6-50 2-16 Kickoff Returns 2-54 4-84 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 16-30-0 18-33-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-3 4-25 Punts 4-45.5 7-50.4 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-2 Penalties-Yards 5-52 9-60 Time of Possession 34:46 25:14 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Minnesota, Peterson 25-86, Ponder 7-48, Gerhart 8-31, Wright 1-8, Asiata 1-1. Houston, Tate 4-17, Foster 10-15, Forsett 1-4, Yates 1-(minus 2).

PASSING-Minnesota, Ponder 16-30-0-174.

Houston, Schaub 18-32-0-178, Yates 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING-Minnesota, Wright 5-53, Simpson 4-32, Rudolph 3-39, Jenkins 2-41, Gerhart 1-5, Peterson 1-4.

Houston, Johnson 7-97, Daniels 3-27, Foster 2-14, G.Graham 2-14, Walter 1-12, Casey 1-6, Posey 1-6, Tate 1-2.

Bears 28, Cardinals 13 GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Chicago’s defense scored two touchdowns.

Chicago 7 14 7 0—28 Arizona 3 3 0 7—13 First Quarter Chi-Bowman 1 fumble return (Mare kick), 8:53.

Ari-FG Feely 49, :37.

Second Quarter Chi-Forte 4 run (Mare kick), 13:12.

Ari-FG Feely 35, 2:18.

Chi-Marshall 11 pass from Cutler (Mare kick), :19.

Third Quarter Chi-Tillman 10 interception return (Mare kick), 12:39.

Fourth Quarter Ari-Bethel 82 blocked field goal return (Feely kick), 1:46.

A-62,734.

Chi Ari First downs 15 15 Total Net Yards 297 248 Rushes-yards 33-152 19-29 Passing 145 219 Punt Returns 5-18 2-11 Kickoff Returns 2-52 2-39 Interceptions Ret. 2-49 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 12-26-0 28-49-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-1 4-27 Punts 9-43.8 8-44.8 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 3-1 Penalties-Yards 2-12 4-25 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Chicago, Forte 12-88, Bell 13-32, Allen 5-24, Cutler 3-8. Arizona, StephensHowling 11-20, Powell 3-6, Wells 4-3, Feely 1-0.

PASSING-Chicago, Cutler 12-26-0-146.

Arizona, Lindley 17-30-1-141, Hoyer 11-19-1-105.

RECEIVING-Chicago, Marshall 6-68, Davis 2-19, Jeffery 1-35, Bennett 1-16, Forte 1-7, Allen 1-1. Arizona, Fitzgerald 8-111, Floyd 6-47, Roberts 5-44, Powell 3-21, Byrd 1-8, Smith 1-8, Peterson 1-6, Dray 1-3, King 1-1, Stephens-Howling 1-(minus 3).

St. Louis 0 14 14 0—28 Tampa Bay 3 3 7 0—13 First Quarter TB-FG Barth 29, 5:22.

Second Quarter StL-Jenkins 41 interception return (Zuerlein kick), 11:46.

TB-FG Barth 49, 5:56.

StL-Jackson 5 run (Zuerlein kick), :32.

Third Quarter StL-Kendricks 80 pass from Bradford (Zuerlein kick), 14:46.

StL-Pettis 5 pass from Bradford (Zuerlein kick), 10:47.

TB-Williams 61 pass from Freeman (Barth kick), 8:50.

A-51,535.

StL TB First downs 14 23 Total Net Yards 285 429 Rushes-yards 27-89 22-80 Passing 196 349 Punt Returns 0-0 3-7 Kickoff Returns 2-39 0-0 Interceptions Ret. 4-46 1-0 Comp-Att-Int 13-27-1 30-54-4 Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 5-23 Punts 7-47.9 1-25.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards 9-64 1-5 Time of Possession 24:01 35:59 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-St. Louis, Jackson 19-81, D.Richardson 5-9, Pead 1-0, Bradford 2-(minus 1). Tampa Bay, Martin 18-62, Freeman 4-18.

PASSING-St. Louis, Bradford 13-27-1196. Tampa Bay, Freeman 30-54-4-372.

RECEIVING-St. Louis, Kendricks 4-119, Givens 3-38, Gibson 2-33, Amendola 2-5, Pettis 1-5, Jackson 1-(minus 4).

Tampa Bay, Williams 7-132, Jackson 7-108, Martin 7-57, Clark 4-33, Stocker 2-16, Lorig 2-8, Underwood 1-18.

Packers 55, Titans 7 GREEN BAY, WIS. — Aaron Rodgers threw for three touchdowns and ran Chargers 27, Jets 17 for another.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Tennessee 0 0 0 7— 7 — San Diego sacked Greg Green Bay 14 6 14 21—55 First Quarter McElroy 11 times, ruining GB-Rodgers 6 run (Crosby kick), 6:54.

GB-Cobb 20 pass from Rodgers the QB’s first NFL start.

(Crosby kick), 4:28.

Second Quarter GB-FG Crosby 26, 14:36.

GB-FG Crosby 48, 4:40.

Third Quarter GB-Harris 7 run (Crosby kick), 12:04.

GB-G.Jennings 1 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 5:47.

Fourth Quarter GB-J.Jones 12 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 14:11.

GB-Grant 7 run (Crosby kick), 12:31.

GB-Grant 9 run (Crosby kick), 6:25.

Ten-Britt 2 pass from Locker (Bironas kick), 1:39.

A-70,508.

Ten GB First downs 10 28 Total Net Yards 180 460 Rushes-yards 22-79 35-117 Passing 101 343 Punt Returns 1-12 5-101 Kickoff Returns 9-176 0-0 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 2-20 Comp-Att-Int 13-30-2 28-40-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 7-39 1-8 Punts 8-47.0 3-39.7 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 5-35 1-10 Time of Possession 25:36 34:24 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Tennessee, Locker 4-32, C.Johnson 11-28, Harper 6-19, Q.Johnson 1-0. Green Bay, Grant 20-80, Harris 8-29, Rodgers 4-11, Harrell 3-(minus 3).

PASSING-Tennessee, Locker 13-30-2140. Green Bay, Rodgers 27-38-0-342, Harrell 1-2-0-9.

RECEIVING-Tennessee, Williams 3-39, Britt 2-41, Preston 2-17, Washington 2-15, C.Johnson 2-13, Thompson 1-8, Stevens 1-7. Green Bay, J.Jones 7-100, G.Jennings 7-45, Finley 5-70, Cobb 3-62, D.Williams 3-20, Grant 1-34, Taylor 1-11, Kuhn 1-9.

San Diego 7 3 14 3—27 N.Y. Jets 14 0 0 3—17 First Quarter SD-Spurlock 63 punt return (Novak kick), 13:01.

NYJ-Greene 1 run (Folk kick), 9:20.

NYJ-Greene 1 run (Folk kick), 4:13.

Second Quarter SD-FG Novak 51, 8:32.

Third Quarter SD-Alexander 37 pass from Rivers (Novak kick), 11:11.

SD-Gates 34 pass from Rivers (Novak kick), 1:34.

Fourth Quarter SD-FG Novak 27, 14:07.

NYJ-FG Folk 40, 11:08.

A-79,088.

SD NYJ First downs 15 18 Total Net Yards 223 225 Rushes-yards 30-87 23-69 Passing 136 156 Punt Returns 4-107 2-19 Kickoff Returns 4-66 4-122 Interceptions Ret. 1-30 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 11-22-0 15-25-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-29 11-71 Punts 6-42.0 6-44.3 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 5-53 6-40 Time of Possession 30:09 29:51 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-San Diego, Battle 19-49, Brown 5-31, Rivers 5-4, Brinkley 1-3. N.Y. Jets, Greene 14-38, McElroy 4-25, McKnight 1-7, Kerley 1-2, Powell 3-(minus 3).

PASSING-San Diego, Rivers 11-22-0-165.

N.Y. Jets, McElroy 14-24-1-185, Kerley 1-1-0-42.

RECEIVING-San Diego, Alexander 3-69, Royal 3-39, Gates 2-44, Brown 2-8, Battle 1-5. N.Y. Jets, Powell 4-37, Gates 3-65, Edwards 3-36, Greene 2-42, Schilens 2-31, H.Smith 1-16.

Patrtiots 23, Jaguars 16 Dolphins 24, Bills 10 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — MIAMI — Reggie Bush Tom Brady threw two TDs. scored three times.

New England 3 10 3 7—23 Jacksonville 10 3 0 3—16 First Quarter Jac-Blackmon 3 pass from Henne (Scobee kick), 9:34.

Jac-FG Scobee 41, 5:43.

NE-FG Gostkowski 25, 3:15.

Second Quarter Jac-FG Scobee 35, 13:07.

NE-FG Gostkowski 49, 5:25.

NE-Woodhead 14 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), :18.

Third Quarter NE-FG Gostkowski 38, 11:44.

Fourth Quarter NE-Welker 2 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 14:15.

Jac-FG Scobee 42, 8:42.

A-70,251.

NE Jac First downs 23 22 Total Net Yards 349 436 Rushes-yards 27-103 23-93 Passing 246 343 Punt Returns 3-42 4-36 Kickoff Returns 1-20 5-97 Interceptions Ret. 3-27 2-4 Comp-Att-Int 24-41-2 29-51-3 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-21 1-5 Punts 5-47.8 4-56.3 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 4-39 5-47 Time of Possession 27:25 32:35 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-New England, Ridley 18-84, Welker 1-9, Woodhead 3-7, Bolden 5-3.

Jacksonville, Owens 10-42, Murphy 10-29, Henne 2-22, Jones 1-0.

PASSING-New England, Brady 24-412-267. Jacksonville, Henne 29-51-3-348.

RECEIVING-New England, Welker 10-88, Lloyd 6-62, Hoomanawanui 2-46, Woodhead 2-38, Branch 2-12, Hernandez 1-13, Fells 1-8. Jacksonville, Blackmon 7-79, Shorts 6-54, Shipley 5-82, Owens 4-77, Lewis 4-27, Clemons 1-17, Jones 1-6, Stanback 1-6.

Panthers 17, Raiders 6 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton had two scores.

Oakland 0 3 0 3— 6 Carolina 7 7 0 3—17 First Quarter Car-S.Smith 23 pass from Newton (Gano kick), 3:12.

Second Quarter Oak-FG Janikowski 21, 6:25.

Car-Newton 3 run (Gano kick), :17.

Fourth Quarter Oak-FG Janikowski 31, 13:18.

Car-FG Gano 51, 2:46.

A-73,026.

Oak Car First downs 12 16 Total Net Yards 189 271 Rushes-yards 22-47 28-112 Passing 142 159 Punt Returns 4-2 1-14 Kickoff Returns 1-26 1-26 Interceptions Ret. 1-7 1-25 Comp-Att-Int 20-36-1 18-29-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-9 2-11 Punts 5-43.8 4-48.8 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 6-70 10-97 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Oakland, McFadden 17-33, Goodson 4-12, Pryor 1-2. Carolina, Newton 12-60, Tolbert 5-28, D.Williams 10-19, Adams 1-5.

PASSING-Oakland, Leinart 16-321-115, Palmer 3-3-0-31, Pryor 1-1-0-5.

Carolina, Newton 18-29-1-170.

RECEIVING-Oakland, Reece 4-18, McFadden 3-15, Moore 3-12, Myers 3-10, Heyward-Bey 2-31, Streater 2-16, Pryor 1-22, Hagan 1-19, Goodson 1-8. Carolina, Olsen 6-53, LaFell 5-38, S.Smith 4-45, D.Williams 2-29, Murphy 1-5.

Rams 28, Buccaneers 13 TAMPA, FLA. — Rookie cornerback Janoris Jenkins scored his fourth TD of the season.

Buffalo 0 3 0 7—10 Miami 7 7 10 0—24 First Quarter Mia-Bush 17 pass from Tannehill (Kaeding kick), 2:54.

Second Quarter Buf-FG Lindell 42, 9:48.

Mia-Bush 1 run (Kaeding kick), :42.

Third Quarter Mia-Bush 12 pass from Tannehill (Kaeding kick), 8:32.

Mia-FG Kaeding 45, 4:17.

Fourth Quarter Buf-B.Smith 2 pass from Fitzpatrick (Lindell kick), 8:52.

A-54,462.

Buf Mia First downs 17 18 Total Net Yards 381 301 Rushes-yards 28-154 35-182 Passing 227 119 Punt Returns 1-14 2-26 Kickoff Returns 2-32 2-50 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-8 Comp-Att-Int 20-35-1 13-25-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-13 2-11 Punts 4-42.8 5-42.4 Fumbles-Lost 3-3 2-0 Penalties-Yards 11-93 3-25 Time of Possession 29:43 30:17 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Buffalo, Spiller 22-138, Fitzpatrick 4-18, B.Smith 1-1, Choice 1-(minus 3). Miami, L.Miller 10-73, Bush 19-65, Tannehill 6-44.

PASSING-Buffalo, Fitzpatrick 20-35-1240. Miami, Tannehill 13-25-0-130.

RECEIVING-Buffalo, Dickerson 4-54, St.Johnson 4-44, Spiller 4-35, Graham 3-49, Martin 2-22, B.Smith 2-11, Chandler 1-25.

Miami, Bush 4-42, Binns 3-27, Matthews 2-37, Fasano 2-12, Hartline 2-12.

Seahawks 42, 49ers 13 SEATTLE — Seattle routed San Francisco for a spot in the NFC playoffs.

San Francisco 0 6 0 7—13 Seattle 14 14 7 7—42 First Quarter Sea-Lynch 24 run (Hauschka kick), 13:48.

Sea-Lynch 9 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 4:26.

Second Quarter Sea-Sherman 90 blocked field goal return (Hauschka kick), 14:05.

SF-FG Akers 33, 10:19.

Sea-McCoy 6 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 1:58.

SF-FG Akers 54, :31.

Third Quarter Sea-Baldwin 4 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 3:22.

Fourth Quarter Sea-Baldwin 6 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 7:02.

SF-Walker 18 pass from Kaepernick (Akers kick), 1:40.

A-68,161.

SF Sea First downs 17 22 Total Net Yards 313 346 Rushes-yards 19-82 39-176 Passing 231 170 Punt Returns 0-0 2-17 Kickoff Returns 7-176 2-63 Interceptions Ret. 1-2 1-0 Comp-Att-Int 19-36-1 15-22-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-13 1-1 Punts 3-51.7 1-41.0 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 6-58 4-45 Time of Possession 24:51 35:09 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-San Francisco, Kaepernick 7-31, Gore 6-28, James 4-15, Dixon 2-8.

Seattle, Lynch 26-111, Turbin 3-38, Wilson 6-29, Robinson 1-1, Flynn 3-(minus 3).

PASSING-San Francisco, Kaepernick 19-36-1-244. Seattle, Wilson 15-21-1-171, Rice 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING-San Francisco, Crabtree 4-65, Walker 4-54, Moss 3-44, Celek 2-41, James 2-14, Miller 2-(minus 1), V.Davis 1-27, Manningham 1-0. Seattle, Baldwin 4-53, Tate 2-27, Turbin 2-20, Lynch 2-19, Miller 2-15, Kearse 1-17, Rice 1-14, McCoy 1-6.

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SCOREBOARD College Men

EAST Fordham 81, Siena 75 Iona 100, Norfolk St. 72 Penn St. 72, New Hampshire 45 Pittsburgh 59, Kennesaw St. 43 SOUTH Clemson 77, SC State 41 MIDWEST Akron 87, Cleveland St. 57 IUPUI 77, Ball St. 68 N. Iowa 82, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 75 Northwestern 63, Brown 42 FAR WEST Boise St. 67, New Orleans 51 CS Bakersfield 69, MVSU 64 James Madison 62, San Diego 59 North Florida 74, Georgia Southern 46

Big 12 Men

Overall W L 10 1 10 1 9 2 9 3 8 3 7 3 8 4 5 4 7 5 6 5

League W L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kansas Oklahoma State Kansas State Iowa State Baylor Oklahoma TCU Texas Tech Texas West Virginia Friday’s Game Baylor 79, BYU 64 Saturday, Dec. 22 Kansas 74, Ohio State 66 Oklahoma State 78, Tennessee Tech 42 Arizona State 77, Texas Tech 62 Michigan State 67, Texas 56 West Virginia 72, Radford 62 Kansas State 67, Florida 61 TCU 65, Rice 63 Friday, Dec. 28 North Carolina A&T at Texas Tech, 6 p.m.

Baylor at Gonzaga, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 29 American University at Kansas, 7 p.m.

Rice at Texas, 1 p.m.

UMKC at Kansas State, 6 p.m.

Ohio at Oklahoma, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 30 Mississippi Valley State at TCU, 3 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky at West Virginia, 3 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 31 Florida A&M at Texas Tech, noon South Dakota at Kansas State, 1 p.m.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi at Oklahoma, 2 p.m.

Gonzaga at Oklahoma State, 5 p.m.

Kansas Men

Exhibition Oct. 30 — Emporia State, W 88-54 Nov. 5 — Washburn, W 62-50 Regular season Nov. 9 — Southeast Missouri State in CBE Classic, W 74-55 (1-0) Nov. 13 — Michigan State in Atlanta in Champions Classic, L 64-67 (1-1) Nov. 15 — Chattanooga in CBE Classic, W 69-55 (2-1) Nov. 19 — Washington State in CBE Classic in Kansas City, Mo., W 78-41 (3-1) Nov. 20 — Saint Louis in CBE Classic in Kansas City, Mo., W 73-59 (4-1) Nov. 26 — San Jose State, W 70-57 (5-1) Nov. 30 — Oregon State in Kansas City, Mo., W 84-78 (6-1) Dec. 8 — Colorado, W 90-54 (7-1) Dec. 15 — Belmont, W 89-60 (8-1) Dec. 18 — Richmond, W 87-59 (9-1) Dec. 22 — at Ohio State, W 74-66 (10-1) Dec. 29 — American, 7 p.m.

Jan. 6 — Temple, 12:30 or 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 9 — Iowa State, 6 p.m.

Jan. 12 — at Texas Tech, 3 p.m.

Jan. 14 — Baylor, 8 p.m.

Jan. 19 — at Texas, 1 p.m.

Jan. 22 — at Kansas State, 7 p.m.

Jan. 26 — Oklahoma, 3 p.m.

Jan. 28 — at West Virginia, 8 p.m.

Feb. 2 — Oklahoma State, 3 p.m.

Feb. 6 — at TCU, 8 p.m.

Feb. 9 — at Oklahoma, 3 p.m.

Feb. 11 — Kansas State, 8 p.m.

Feb. 16 — Texas, 8 p.m.

Feb. 20 — at Oklahoma State, 8 p.m.

Feb. 23 — TCU, 3 p.m.

Feb. 25 — at Iowa State, 8 p.m.

March 2 — West Virginia, 1 p.m.

March 4 — Texas Tech, 6 p.m.

March 9 — at Baylor, 5 p.m.

March 13-16 — Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, Mo.

College Women

EAST Hofstra 63, Northwestern 54 Penn St. 82, NJIT 37 MIDWEST Green Bay 53, Wisconsin 38 N. Dakota St. 60, Milwaukee 48

Big 12 Women

Overall W L 9 0 9 1 7 1 9 2 9 2 9 2 7 2 8 3 7 3 6 3

League W L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Oklahoma State Baylor Iowa State Kansas Oklahoma Texas Tech Texas Kansas State West Virginia TCU Friday’s Games California 88, Kansas 79 Texas Tech 66, Oregon State 48 Kansas State 80, UNLV 54 Saturday’s Games TCU 73, Texas-Pan American 37 Oklahoma State 90, Texas-Arlington 54 Friday, Dec. 28 Appalachian State at West Virginia, 6 p.m.

Oklahoma State vs. Harvard at San Diego, 9 p.m.

Texas vs. Iowa at San Diego, 10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 29 Cal St. Northridge at Oklahoma, 1 p.m.

Air Force at Iowa State, 3:30 p.m.

Kansas State at UC Santa Barbara, 4 p.m.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi at TCU, 5 p.m.

Southeastern Louisiana at Baylor, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 30 Texas vs. TBA at San Diego Oklahoma State vs. TBA at San Diego Houston at Texas Tech, 2 p.m.

Alabama State at Iowa State, 3:30 p.m.

Kansas Women

Exhibition Oct. 28 — Washburn, W, 57-35 Nov. 4 — Fort Hays State, W, 88-43 Regular Season Nov. 11 — Idaho State W, 52-36 (1-0) Nov. 14 — Southeast Missouri State W, 68-58 (2-0) Nov. 18 — Wake Forest W, 64-58 (3-0) Nov. 23 — Alabama A&M W, 76-59 (4-0) Nov. 25 — at Creighton, W, 58-48 (5-0) Nov. 28 — Grambling St., W 101-47 (6-0) Dec. 2 — Minnesota, W 65-53 (7-0) Dec. 6 — at Arkansas, L 56-64 (7-1) Dec. 9 — Newman, W 97-64 (8-1) Dec. 16 — Prairie View A&M, W 72-60 (9-1) Dec. 21 — at California, L 79-88 (9-2) Jan. 2 — Kansas State, 7 p.m.

Jan. 5 — at West Virginia, 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 8 — at Oklahoma State, 7 p.m.

Jan. 13 — Baylor, 1:30 p.m.

Jan. 19 — at Texas Tech, 7 p.m.

Jan. 23 — Texas, 7 p.m.

Jan. 26 — Oklahoma State, 8 p.m.

Jan. 30 — Iowa State, 7 p.m.

Feb. 2 — at Kansas State, 2 p.m.

Feb. 6 — at Baylor, 7 p.m.

Feb. 9 — West Virginia, 2 p.m.

Feb. 13 — at TCU, 7 p.m.

Feb. 17 — Oklahoma, 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 20 — at Texas, 7 p.m.

Feb. 24 — Texas Tech, 12 p.m.

Feb. 27 — at Iowa State, 7 p.m.

March 2— at Oklahoma, 7 p.m.

March 5 — TCU, 7 p.m.

Big 12 Championship March 8-13 —Dallas

NFL Schedule

Sunday, Dec. 30 Jacksonville at Tennessee, noon Carolina at New Orleans, noon N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, noon Baltimore at Cincinnati, noon Cleveland at Pittsburgh, noon Houston at Indianapolis, noon Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, noon Chicago at Detroit, noon Tampa Bay at Atlanta, noon Oakland at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

Arizona at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

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

Kansas City at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

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

Miami at New England, 3:25 p.m.

Dallas at Washington, 7:20 p.m.

BASEBALL National League MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Jim Hoey on a minor league contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DALLAS MAVERICKS — Waived G Derek Fisher. Signed G/F Chris Douglas-Roberts from Texas (NBADL).

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS-Assigned G/F Kent Bazemore and F/C Jeremy Tyler to Santa Cruz (NBADL).

FOOTBALL National Football League BALTIMORE RAVENS — Placed LB Jameel McClain on injured reserve.

Signed LB Adrian Hamilton from the practice squad.

DALLAS COWBOYS — Waived WR Anthony Armstrong. Signed T Ronald Leary from the practice squad.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Placed DE Aaron Morgan on injured reserve.

Signed LB Markus White from the practice squad.

SOCCER Major League Soccer COLORADO RAPIDS — Traded F Omar Cummings to Houston for M Nathan Sturgis and allocation money.

Free Agent Signings

AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (1) — Re-signed Nate McLouth, of, to a $2 million, one-year contract.

BOSTON (6) — Re-signed David Ortiz, dh, to a $26 million, two-year contract; signed David Ross, c, Atlanta, to a $6.2 million, two-year contract; signed Jonny Gomes, of, Oakland, to a $10 million, twoyear contract; signed Shane Victorino, of, Los Angeles Dodgers, to a $39 million, three-year contract; signed Koji Uehara, rhp, to a $4.25 million, one-year contract; signed Ryan Dempster, rhp, Texas, to a $26.5 million, two-year contract.

CHICAGO (1) — Signed Jeff Keppinger, 3b, Tampa Bay, to a $12 million, three-year contract.

DETROIT (2) — Signed Torii Hunter, of, Los Angeles Angels, to a $26 million, two-year contract; re-signed Anibal Sanchez, rhp, to an $80 million, fiveyear contract.

HOUSTON (1) — Signed Carlos Pena, 1b, to a $2.9 million, one-year contract.

KANSAS CITY (3) — Re-signed Jeremy Guthrie, rhp, to a $25 million, threeyear contract; signed George Sherrill, lhp, Seattle, to a minor league contract; signed Xavier Nady, of, San Francisco, to a minor league contract.

LOS ANGELES (4) — Signed Ryan Madson, rhp, Cincinnati, to a $3.5 million, one-year contract; signed Joe Blanton, rhp, Los Angeles Dodgers, to a $15 million, two-year contract; signed Sean Burnett, lhp, Washington, to an $8 million, two-year contract; signed Josh Hamilton, of, Texas, to a $125 million, five-year contract.

MINNESOTA (1) — Signed Kevin Correia, rhp, Pittsburgh, to a $10 million, two-year contract.

NEW YORK (5) — Re-signed Hiroki Kuroda, rhp, to a $15 million, one-year contract; re-signed Andy Pettitte, lhp, to a $12 million, one-year contract; re-signed Mariano Rivera, rhp, to a $10 million, one-year contract; signed Kevin Youkilis, 3b, Chicago White Sox, to a $12 million, one-year contract; re-signed Ichiro Suzuki, of, to a $13 million, two-year contract.

OAKLAND (1) — Re-signed Bartolo Colon, rhp, to a $3 million, one-year contract.

SEATTLE (1) — Re-signed Oliver Perez, lhp, to a $1.5 million, one-year contract.

TAMPA BAY (3) — Re-signed Joel Peralta, rhp, to a $6 million, two-year contract; signed James Loney, 1b, Boston, to a $2 million, one-year contract; signed Roberto Hernandez, rhp, Cleveland, to a $3.25 million, one-year contract.

TEXAS (2) — Re-signed Colby Lewis, rhp, to a $2 million, one-year contract; signed Joakim Soria, rhp, Texas, to an $8 million, two-year contract.

TORONTO (2) — Signed Maicer Izturis, inf, Los Angeles Angels, to a $10 million, three-year contract; signed Melky Cabrera, of, San Francisco, to a $16 million, two-year contract.

NATIONAL LEAGUE ARIZONA (4) — Signed Eric Hinske, 1b, Atlanta, to a $1.35 million, one-year contract; signed Eric Chavez, 3b, New York Yankees, to a $3 million, one-year contract; signed Brandon McCarthy, rhp, Oakland, to a $15.5 million, twoyear contract; signed Cody Ross, of, Boston, to a $26 million, three-year contract.

ATLANTA (3) — Signed Gerald Laird, c, Detroit, to a $3 million, two-year contract; signed B.J. Upton, of, Tampa Bay, to a $75.25 million, five-year contract; re-signed Reed Johnson, of, to a $1.75 million, one-year contract.

CHICAGO (4) — Signed Scott Baker, rhp, Minnesota, to a $5.5 million, oneyear contract; signed Dioner Navarro, c, Cincinnati, to a $1.75 million, one-year contract; re-signed Shawn Camp, rhp, to a $1.35 million, one-year contract; signed Scott Feldman, rhp, Texas, to a $6 million, one-year contract.

CINCINNATI (2) — Re-signed Jonathan Broxton, rhp, to a $21 million, three-year contract; re-signed Ryan Ludwick, of, to a $15 million, two-year contract.

COLORADO (1) — Re-signed Jeff Francis, lhp, to a $1.5 million, one-year contract.

LOS ANGELES (2) — Re-signed Brandon League, rhp, to a $22.5 million, three-year contract; signed Zack Greinke, rhp, Los Angeles Angels, to a $147 million, three-year contract.

MIAMI (2) — Signed Juan Pierre, of, Philadelphia, to a $1.6 million, one-year contract; signed Placido Polanco, 3b, Philadelphia, to a $2.75 million, oneyear contract.

NEW YORK (1) — Re-signed Tim Byrdak, lhp, to a minor league contract ($1 million).

PHILADELPHIA (1) — Signed Mike Adams, rhp, Texas, to a $12 million, two-year contract.

PITTSBURGH (2) — Signed Russell Martin, c, New York Yankees, to a $17 million, two-year contract; re-signed Jason Grilli, rhp, to a $6.75 million, twoyear contract.

ST. LOUIS (2) — Signed Randy Choate, lhp, Los Angeles Dodgers, to a $7.5 million, three-year contract; signed Ty Wigginton, inf, Philadelphia, to a $5 million, two-year contract.

SAN DIEGO (1) — Re-signed Jason Marquis, rhp, to a $3 million, one-year contract.

SAN FRANCISCO (3) — Re-signed Jeremy Affeldt, lhp, to an $18 million, three-year contract; re-signed Angel Pagan, of, to a $40 million, four-year contract; re-signed Marco Scutaro, inf, to a $20 million, three-year contract.

WASHINGTON (2) — Re-signed Zach Duke, lhp, to a $700,000, one-year contract; signed Dan Haren, rhp, Los Angeles Angels, to a $13 million, oneyear contract.

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LUXURY TOWNHOMES

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625 Folks Rd • 785-832-8200

Hunters Ridge Apts.

550 Stoneridge 1 and 2 Bedroom Apts.

Salt Water Pool, Business Center, Fire Side Lounge and Tennis Court Call Today 785-830-8600 www.HuntersRidgeks.com

Limited time Only: Sign a lease, get $250 off 2nd month’s rent!

Prices starting at $449/bedroom. Located on bus route, close to KU and access to upgraded amenities, including 24-hour clubhouse, fitness center, business center, 2 bark parks and indoor basketball court.

Call 785-842-5111 for more info or visit www.campuscourtku.com Spacious 1 BR, avail. Jan. 1st, lease ends July 31st, upstairs, includes W/D, no deposit. I pay your first 2 months rent! $650/mo. 785-312-4061 SUNRISE VILLAGE Check out our new patios! $300-$400 off 1st mo. rent!

3-4BR, gar, W/D, KU bus route, 785-841-8400 www.sunriseapartments.com

Baby & Children Items

Baby Equipment, Stroller, Mongoose Men’s bicycle, car seat& base, walker, 26”, 21 speed, blue, extras. exersaucer, bath tub, um- Near new - Great gift! $100 brella stroller bouncy 785-691-5214 seat, swing, rocking seat. $40 for all. 785-542-1147 Nearly new Iron Man Inversion table, relieve back Good Baby Clothes, 6 to 12 pain/tension. Easy, safe, mos. $5/bag (girls) Also, $100 785-691-5214 cute fuzzy flip flops, $4/pair (only 6 pairs).

Tennis Racquet. Head Liq785-542-1147 uidmetal Flex Point 10. 4 1/2 in. grip, 121 in. head size, 8.3 oz, 60# strings.

Firewood-Stoves Bag. Essentially new. New, A Full Cord Seasoned $275, Used, $135 on eBay. Hedge, Oak, Locust & Just $89. 785-843-5566. mixed hardwoods, stacked & delivered, $180. Call Lan- Treadmill, Like New, heavy you haul.

Free. don, 785-766-0863 785-505-1792 Cured Firewood for sale.

Hedge, oak, locust, & other mixed hardwoods. $170/cord. Split, stacked & Delivered. Call Ryan at 785-418-9910 Firewood: Mixed hardwoods, mostly split.

Stacked/delivered. $90 -1/2. James 785-304-4075 Free Firewood. You cut and haul.

Please call 785-843-3349

Seasoned Mixed Firewood, $80 per half cord. $160 full cord. 3 miles S. of Lawrence.

Call Lloyd 785-842-4502

Bed frame - Queen size bed frame, $35. Please call 785-218-2742.

Winter Special!

430 Eisenhower Drive Showing by Appt.

Call 785-842-1524 www.mallardproperties lawrence.com

Houses 436 Eldridge, 3BR, 2 bath, W/D incl, 2 car, walk-ins, $1,099/mo. 785-856-9643 2730 Maverick, $850/mo, 3 BR, 1 bath, basement, large fenced yard, available now.

Heritage Realty 785-841-1412 2BR, Amazing old stone house just S. of town, modern amenities.

No pets/ smoking. $1170/mo.

Please call (785) 841-2828.

2011 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT V6,18K miles, Auto, Red, Great car. $22,500 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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Chevrolet 2010 Camaro RS, one owner, GM certified, remote start, alloy wheels, On Star, 2 years of maintenance included, very sharp!

Stk#328131 only $22,815.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Hardwood Firewood, split, seasoned, and delivered.

Full size pickup load $100.

785-843-TREE (8733) Seasoned Mixed Firewood for sale. Lawrence area.

Delivery available.

Call Pine Landscape Center.

785-843-6949

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Gas fireplace ceramic logs.

Winter may yet come. One log is 4” x 18” and one is 2” x 13”. A bargain at $15 for both. 785-843-5566.

Furniture

* Luxurious Apt. Villas * 1BR, 1 bath, 870 sq. ft. * Fully Equipped * Granite countertops * 1 car covered parking

Sports-Fitness Equipment

2002 Buick LeSabre Custom-99K, AT, AC, CD, Cruise, Steering Radio Controls, 2-owner, Save $4,900.

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Big man’s recliner, beige in color, great condition, $100, Call 785-218-2742

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco 4cyl, 42mpg, Auto, Gray. $17,998 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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Mattress and box spring set, Queen Size (firm), $100. Excellent condition.

Call 785-542-2526 or 785-764-2853.

Twin size mattress and boxspring, new, $100.

785-218-2742.

Machinery-Tools Rotary shears by SKIL. Cordless Lithium Ion, rechargeable battery.

Charger and owner’s manual. New. 1/3rd retail at $10. 785-843-5566.

Buick 2004 Lesabre Limited 3800 V6, leather heated memory seats, power equipment, steering wheels controls, stk#327812 only $4,915.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Stanley Bar Flex LED under-the-hood work light, cordless, magnetic base, charger.

New. $7.

785-843-5566.

Chevrolet 2011 Cruze LS, one owner local trade, only 6k miles, power equipment, cd, GM certified with 2 years of scheduled maintenance included, stk#349091 only $16,819.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Medical Equipment

Home Medics, Your per2BR, 715 Maine, 2 bath, 3 sonal back Therapist mat, story, C/A, W/D hookups, massages, heat, etc., DW, 2 car garage, 1 pet ok, cycles full body $20. Call 2BR, Large, 2bath, 1 car $1350, 785-841-5797 816-718-9405 garage, West Law. privacy fenced patio, No pets.

Wheelchair, used, Big Available Now Avail now. 785-749-7474. man’s wheelchair with ox2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Homes ygen tank bracket, Free. $850 - $1150 2BR, W/D hookups, dish785-505-1792 (785) 841-4785 washer, patio, garage, no garberprop.com pets, $525, $550 & $600.

785-841-5454 Miscellaneous 3BR, 2 bath, 2 car garage, First Month Free! 2BR, in a all appls. included, 6201 W. 4-plex. New carpet, vinyl, 6th, pets welcome 3 Geese: 2 embden and one Chinese goose. $50 for all cabinets, countertop. W/D $1,250/mo. 785-218-7264 three. Call 816-718-9405 is included. $575/mo.

3BR, 2 story, 2 baths, 2 car 785-865-2505 garage, 3624 W. 7th, has For the beer drinker who everything but a study, FP, unfinished bsmt, has C/A, dw, W/D hooks, 1 pet STEIN: German, 8” high, Townhomes 1950’s, $15.

785-843-1378 ok, $1100, 785-841-5797 after 6pM.

Duplexes

Buick 2007 Lucerne CX, alloy wheels, power equipment, 3800 V6, great gas mileage and plenty of room for the family, stk#10899 only $16,995.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Mobile Homes NEWER - LUXURIOUS

VILLAS & TOWNHOMES * 1 BR, 870 sq. ft.

Covered Parking * 2 BR, 1,300 sq. ft. * 3 BR, 1,700 sq. ft.

2-Car Garage * Small Pets Accepted Showings By Appointment www.mallardproperties lawrence.com Call 785-842-1524

PARKWAY 4000

• 2BR, 2 bath avail.

• W/D hookups • 2 Car garage w/opener • New appls. & carpets • Maintenance free Call for Specials 785-749-2555/785-766-2722

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE

Move-in Specials Units avail. NOW 2BR apts, 2BR Townhomes, 3BR Townhomes VILLA 26 APARTMENTS & Townhomes Quiet, great location on KU bus route, no pets, W/D in all units.

785-842-5227 www.info@villa26 lawrence.com

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UP TO FOUR PACKAGES TO CHOOSE FROM! All packages include AT LEAST 7 days online, 2 photos online, 4000 chracters online, and one week in top ads.

For the pipe smoker who has (almost) everything: clay CHURCHWARDEN PIPE 2BR, 2 bath, in Lecompton, (Dutch, 16” long) & HUMIin quiet park, first month’s DOR (German, 7” high); rent FREE! $560/mo. Call both 1950’s, $35.

785-887-6584 785-843-1378 after 6pM.

Rooms

GLOBE, lighted, floorstand, 34” high, $75.

Call 785-843-1378 after 6pm.

1BR, furnished, in quiet, neat home. Perfect for stu- Lighter, new in box, Slime dent, non-smoker pre- line Zipp lighter, $20. Call ferred. $475. 785-979-4406 816-718-9405

Office Space Available Now 400 sq. ft. Office Space 5040 Bob Billings Pkwy $500 w/ all utilities paid 2475 (785) 842-2

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

AVAILABLE at WEST LAWRENCE LOCATION $525/mo., Utilities included Conference Room, Fax Machine, Copier Available Call Donna at (or e-mail) 785-841-6565 Advanco@sunflower.com

Set of four 19”x19” sports figure pillows, for tv or boys room. $30.

913-908-8255.

Table Top Fountain, $10.

Please call for more info.

816-718-9405

Chevrolet 2001 Malibu LS, ONE owner, NO acccidents, and ONLY 49K miles! Beautiful condition, great gas mileage, NICE car for a great price! Nice navy blue color, clean inside. See website for photos.

Rueschhoff Automobiles rueschhoffautos.com 2441 W. 6th St. 785-856-6100 24/7

Cadillac 2004 CTS Luxury package, only 45k miles, bought new here, serviced here, one family owned. You won’t find a nicer car!

Stk#658111 only $13,815.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

New Sunbeam Heated King Mattress Pad, White, never Opened. 10 Hour Auto-Off and 10 Warming Settings to Save Energy. Machine Wash & Dry. Fits up to 19” Deep. 5 Year Limited Warranty, $75. 785-843-7566 Rug from Pottery Barn, 8x10. Colors: squares of browns, gold, beiges, blues, off white, greens.

Goes with everything! $75.

785-843-0097

Chevrolet 2010 Impala LTZ, GM certified with 2yrs of scheduled maintenance included!

Stk#391921 only $17,850.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Chevrolet 2011 Malibu LT, GM certified with 2 years of scheduled maintenance included, power equipment, cruise control, steering wheel controls, stk#18083A only $16,352 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Cadillac 2007 CTS w/luxury package, sunroof, alloy wheels, leather heated memory seats, Bose sound, stk#144841 only $14,875.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Music-Stereo Chevrolet 2007 Monte Carlo LS, spoiler, alloy wheels, power seat, power equipment and very affordable!

Stk#113962 only $9,915.

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Pianos, Kimball console $575, Howard Spinet $525, Baldwin Acrosonic Spinet, Antiques $475. Gulbranson Spinet $450. Price includes tuning Antique royal “Old Curios- & delivery. 785-832-9906 ity Shop”, green dishes. 47 pieces $45. 913-908-8255.

Appliances

Sports-Fitness Equipment

Refrigerator, older, $75.

Please call or text, Blue Kazoo mummy 600, down-filled sleeping bag.

785-893-4176, Baldwin City Stored in mesh bag and compression bag included.

Full length sun lamp for Great condition.

Never psoriasis treatment, $100. been wet.

Call Call or text 785- 893-4176.

785-393-7111.

Cadillac 2008 DTS Luxury II V8, leather heated & cooled seats, remote start, alloy wheels, all the luxury without the luxury price! Stk#543052 only $16,815 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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Crossovers

2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS, black ext, 4cyl, a/t, cruise, low miles, clean car, 17400.00 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

Chevrolet 2011 Volt, GM certified, only 11k miles, leather heated seats, alloy wheels, navigation, this is an incredible car!

Stk#19048.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

2012 Ford Fusion SE

2010 Taurus SHO

4 cylinder that gets great gas mileage and a clean CARFAX. This is one of the most popular mid-size sedans on the road today and a great value. This one was more than $23,000 brand new.

P1085 $15,412

365 HP EcoBoost engine and AWD makes this Taurus an exciting car to drive. CARFAX 1-owner and low miles. Remaining factory warranty.

P9897 $25,972

Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER 23rd & Alabama Lawrence

WE BUY CARS Top dollar for top late model vehicles.

Drive in, see Danny or Jeff and get your big bucks today!

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Chevy 2011 Impala LT GM Certified w/2 years scheduled maintenance included, very affordable with low payments, stk#16717 only $14,396.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

2010 Ford Fusion SE 110k, AT, AC, CD, Steering Radio Controls, Keyless Entry, 1-owner, Clean $11,900.

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Ford 2000 Mustang. ONE OWNER, gleaming white, tan interior. NICE car, 5 speed, alloy wheels with Michelin tires. 3 month drive train plan included.

“New sale price- $4650” See website for photos Rueschhoff Automobiles rueschhoffautos.com Chrysler 2005 300C, beauti2441 W. 6th St. ful silver with gray leaher 785-856-6100 24/ /7 heated seats, and only 45K miles! ONE owner, CLEAN car and history. Fully loaded.

Moonroof and backup sensors. Buy below loan value!

Sale$14,990. See website for Have your car cleaned photos by a Professional! We Rueschhoff Automobiles will detail your car the rueschhoffautos.com same as our pre-owned 2441 W. 6th St. inventory. Most vehicles /7 785-856-6100 24/ are only $220.95 call Allen @ Dale Willey Automotive to schedule your Chrysler 2005 PT Cruiser cars make over! You Limited Edition. Ft. Riley won’t believe the differsoldier trade-in, Cool Vaence! 785-843-5200 nilla, moonroof, chrome Dale Willey 785-843-5200 wheels, and only $4990 www.dalewilleyauto.com (KBB value $6732, loan value $6300). See website for photos.

Rueschhoff Automobiles rueschhoffautos.com 2441 W. 6th Stt. 785-856-6100 24/7

2010 Lexus HS 250h 29K, AT, Heated/Cooled Leather, Moonroof, Navigation, CD Changer, 1-owner, Like New $27,900.

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2005 Chevy Cavalier, 4cyl, 91k miles, a/t, clean car, 7995.00

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2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 AT, Heated Leather, Moonroof, CD Changer, Paddle Shifters, 1-owner, Flawless $21,900.

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Lexus 2006 IS350, leather heated seats, power equipment, alloy wheels, sunroof, CD changer, stk#131232 only $22,995.

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2003 Acura 3.2 tl, v6,a/t, silver ext,black lthr int, 117k miles, 8888.00 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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2009 Honda Accord EX-L, a/t, 4cyl, black ext, black leather int, 37k miles, 18732.00

2010 Lexus RX 350 AWD-66K, AT, Heated/Cooled Leather, Moonroof, Navigation, CD Changer, DVD Headrests, 1-owner, Nice $30,900.

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Lexus 2011 RX350 AWD, one owner, leather heated memory seats, sunroof, alloy wheels, power equipment, save thousands over new!

Stk#600721 only $35841.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

2002 Ford Escort for sale.

Only 41,000 miles (yes that’s right)! Power windows, locks, tilt, cruise control, 4D. $4,000. Call 550-0534 (leave message)

2011 Ford Focus Ford Certified Pre-owned comes with a great warranty and peace of mind knowing that the car is almost brand new. Great gas mileage and plenty of room. P1074 $14,995

2008 Honda Civic LX-133K, AT, AC, CD, Cruise, Keyless Entry, 2-owner, Nice $9,900.

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2009 Saturn Aura XR Well equipped with leather, heated seats, power seat.

4 cylinder for great MPG and roomy at the same time.

12T543B $13,000.

23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

2006 Honda Civic LX 91K, AT, AC, CD, Cruise, Keyless Entry, 1-owner, Steal at $9,900.

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2012 Hyundai Accent GLS0 4cyl, Auto 20K mi, Certified, 40 mpg. $14,949 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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2010 Ford Focus SE Really low miles on a great gas saving sedan.

PW/PL, cruise control, great car for those on a budget. Remaining factory warranty. #P1080 $13,500.

23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

2011 Hyundai Accent GLS 4cyl, Auto, 39K mi, Certified, 34 mpg, Carfax 1 owner. $14,000 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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2005 Ford Focus ZX5

WE BUY CARS Top dollar for top late model vehicles.

Drive in, see Danny or Jeff and get your big bucks today!

2840 Iowa St. Lawrence.

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Volvo 2001 Coupe C70, sporty styling and in excellent condition.

One owner, clean, extremely well maintained.

Color: Moondust; tan leather seats, seat warmers, sunroof, automatic transmission. Must see to appreciate! $3,500 or best offer.

Call 785-633-1508 for more information.

2007 Ford Edge SEL Auto, 125K mi, 6cyl, Carfax 1 owner. $14,650 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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Nissan 2010 Altima 2.5 SL leather heated seats, sunroof, alloy wheels, very nice!

Stk#366371 only $17,800.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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2009 VW Passat Komfort Wagon

Infinity 2008 G37, only 39k miles, leather heated seats, sunroof, alloy wheels, power equipment, Bose sound, stk#656231 only $23715.

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1990 Mazda Miata 69,124 mi, Silver, Convertible, Manual, Very clean local trade. $6,888.

Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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2006 Lexus ES 330-137K, AT, CD Changer, Moonroof, Navigation, Heated/Cooled Leather, Clean $10,900.

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2.0L Turbo engine with an automatic gets great gas mileage from a roomy and useful wagon.

Leather seats, power liftgate and a cargo cover.

12T451A $16,000 23rd & Alabama, Lawrence 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

2009 Nissan Maxima

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Crossovers

2003 Honda CR-V EX-122K, AT, Cruise, Moonroof, CD Changer, 2-owner, Save $9,900.

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Nissan 2006 Sentra 1.8S, automatic, great gas mileage, in shiny silver. CLEAN car, CLEAN history, fun and economical to drive. Famous Nissan reliability.

See website for photos.

Rueschhoff Automobiles rueschhoffautos.com 2441 W. 6th St. 785-856-6100 24/ /7

Buick 2008 Enclave CXL AWD, one owner, running boards, sunroof, leather heated seats, alloy wheels, navigation, On Star, DVD, loaded!

Stk#4551741 only $23,888.

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Convertible, heated leather seats, and phenomenal gas mileage.

Very low miles and perfect for a commuter car.

Roomier than you might think. 12C462A $11,000 23rd & Alabama, Lawrence 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

All packages include AT LEAST 7 days online, 2 photos online, 4000 chracters online, and one week in top ads.

Days in print vary with package chosen.

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2008 Buick Enclave CXL 97K, AT, Heated Leather, Dual Moonroof, CD Changer, DVD System, 2-owner, Third Row $17,900.

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2007 Toyota Camry Solara Convertible with all the options. Leather, Navigation, Automatic, V6 engine. Only 67K miles.

P1033A $16,748 23rd & Alabama, Lawrence 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

2005 Honda CR-V LX 4WD-117K, AT, AC, CD, Cruise, Keyless Entry, 1-owner, Nice $10,900.

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UP TO FOUR PACKAGES TO CHOOSE FROM!

2003 Honda CR-V EX 4WD-122K, AT, AC, CD Changer, Moonroof, Cruise, 2-owner, Clean $9,500.

2009 Smart ForTwo Passion

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2009 Lexus ES 350 45K, AT, Heated/Cooled Leather, Moonroof, Navigation, CD Changer, 1-owner, Clean $26,900.

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Mazda 2011 CX9, one owner, leather heated seat, power equipment, Bose sound, sunroof, tow package, 3rd row seating, stk#10890 only $23,598.

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2011 Hyundai Accent GLS, 39K, Auto, Gas Saver, $10.000

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2008 Ford Edge SEL

Mazda 2007 6, one owner, fwd, ABS, power equipment, CD changer, very affordable!

Stk#324441 only $9,415.

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This is a very fun car to drive. Turbocharged 5 cylinder engine with an automatic/manual transmission. Very zippy.

Bluetooth technology and memory seats with a hatchback for storage.

Over $30,000 brand new.

P1078A $24,000

Ford 2010 Edge SEL AWD one owner, power liftgate, SYNC, leather heated seats, CD changer, power equipment, and much more!

Stk#113961 only $21,444 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Great crossover with leather seats. Very safe with Ford’s Safety canopy system and advanced traction control system makes it easy to drive.

12T638B $15,780

4 door sports car. A lot of room in this fun to drive car with a 6-disc cd changer, SMART key with push button start and still gets good gas mileage. P10012A $19,500

Infiniti 2007 G35 X AWD V6, leather heated memory seats, sunroof, spoiler, alloy wheels, Bose sound, power equipment, stk# 118131 only $17,694.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

CARFAX 1-owner, very roomy crossover from the original boxcar maker. #P1025A $12,568

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Red, Very clean, Alloy wheels, 97k miles, Auto trans, $9,500 Call 785-727-0244 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

2004 Lincoln LS V8, 61K, White Ext, Only $11.995

2009 Scion xB

23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

2010 Toyota Prius 41K, FWD, Blue ext, $17.500

2012 Volvo C30

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Lexus 2007 RX400H Hybrid AWD, one owner, power lift gate, tow package sunroof, leather heated seats, alloy wheels, navigation, very nice!! Stk#32142A1 only $24,588.

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2007 Mini Cooper 5 speed, 63K, Blue Ext, Convertible, $13.000

Saturn 2007 Ion 3, one owner, local trade, super nice car! Leather, sunroof, alloy wheels, power equipment, great gas mileage! This one won’t last long, please hurry!

Stk#392301 only $9,845.

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Mitsubishi 2010 Lancer one owner, sunroof, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, steering wheel controls, premium sound, lot of extras, stk#599933 only $15,815 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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23rd & Alabama, Lawrence 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

Great car for a first time driver. 5 door hatchback with an automatic transmission. Great gas mileage and a local trade.

This one won’t last.

12T1083B $7,995

Low miles and a lot of factory warranty left.

We sold this one brand new. Great gas mileage and a blast to drive.

P1077 $15,000

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2007 Hyundai Tiburon SE, 81K, 2DR, 6 speed, $11.367

Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

Power window, power locks with keyless entry, and cruise control.

P1051 $18,150

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Hyundai 2006 Tiburon GT, alloy wheels, spoiler, power equipment, V6, fun to drive!

Only $10,874.00 stk#485232 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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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.

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Toyota 2004 Corolla S. Very clean, two owner no accident car in nice navy blue.

4 cyl automatic for great gas mileage- 34 MPG highway. Very clean interior.

See website for photos Rueschhoff Automobiles rueschhoffautos.com 2441 W. 6th St. 785-856-6100 24/7

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited, V6, Blue Ext, 118K, $12.995

2008 Lincoln MKZ

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2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 4cy, only 47K, $7.800

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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer ES

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2011 Hyundai Genesis, 3.8 V6, Auto, Pwr everything, Gold, Certified, 27 mpg. $25,949.

Call 785-550-6464 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

2003 Toyota Corolla 4cyl, Silver ext, only $5.500

2010 Ford Edge Great value in this newer model, low miles crossover

23rd & Alabama Lawrence 843-3500

Cars-Imports

Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

Luxury and comfort come in this great car. Leather seats, remote start, and good gas mileage.

P10025A $14,942

Mercedes 2008 E320 diesel, one owner, very nice car! You need to see this one! Leather heated seats, sunroof, alloy wheels, navigation and more! Stk#69828A1 only $25,368.

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Dodge 2002 Durango SLT 4wd, one owner, running boards, tow package, 2nd row bench with the 3rd row, leather heated seats, power equipment.

Stk#139991 only $6,915.

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Buick 2006 Rendezvous CXL, leather heated seats, 3rd row, alloy wheels, sunroof, room for the whole family and only $11,888. stk#492161 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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Carpets & Rugs

Caroline H. Eddinger, CPA, LLC Tax Services Business Consulting lawrencemarketplace.com /eddinger-cpa (785) 550-4149

New Easy-Care Floors At Warehouse Savings!

Kitchen & Bath

Auctioneers BILL FAIR AND COMPANY AUCTIONEERS SINCE 1970 800-887-6929

Automotive Sales Buying Junk & Repairable Vehicles.

Cash Paid. Free Tow. U-Call, We-Haul!

Call 785-633-7556

Automotive Services Bryant Collision Repair Mon-Fri. 8AM-6PM We specialize in Auto Body Repair, Paintless Dent Repair, Glass Repair, & Auto Accessories.

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Dale and Ron’s Auto Service

Family Owned & Operated for 37 Years Domestic & Foreign Expert Service 630 Connecticut St

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Fast Update with Ceramic Tile Wood Laminates Oak Planks Vinyl Tiles Vinyl Rolls

Carpet Remnants

Soft, Warm & Quiet Room-Size Overstocks At Warehouse Savings!

• Guest Bedroom • Family Room • Playroom • Living Room • ANY Room!

Bring your room sizes and let’s get started!

D-I-Y or use the Pro’s!

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Westside 66 & Car Wash

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Carpet Cleaning Kansas Carpet Care, Inc.

Your locally owned and operated carpet and upholstery cleaning company since 1993!

• 24 Hour Emergency Water Damage Services Available

By Appointment Only

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Specializing in Carpet, Tile & Upholstery cleaning. Carpet repairs & stretching, Odor Decontamination, Spot Dying & 24 hr Water extraction. www.doctor-clean.com 785-840-4266 STARTING or BUILDING a Business?

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Cecil Construction LLC All your home improvement needs specailizing in new const., siding, windows, doors, additions, decks, Fully ins. 785-312-0813

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Decks & Fences

Concrete, Block & Limestone Wall Repair, Waterproofing Drainage Solutions Sump Pumps, Driveways.

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Stacked Deck

• Decks • Gazebos • Framing • Siding • Fences • Additions • Remodel • Weatherproofing & Staining Insured, 20 yrs. experience.

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FOUNDATION REPAIR

Mudjacking, Waterproofing. We specialize in Basement Repair & Pressure Grouting.

Level & Straighten Walls & Bracing on wall. BBB. Free Estimates Since 1962

Wagner’s 785-749-1696 www.foundationrepairks.com

Electrical

For Everything Electrical Committed to Excellence Since 1972 Full Service Electrical Contractor www.quality-electric.net

Floor Trader

Heating & Cooling

“Your Comfort Is Our Business.”

Installation & Service Residential & Commercial (785) 841-2665 lawrencemarketplace.com/ rivercityhvac

Home Improvements JASON TANKING CONSTRUCTION New Construction Framing, Remodels, Additions, Decks Fully Ins. & Lic. 785.760.4066 lawrencemarketplace.com/ jtconstruction JB’s Handyman Remodeling Over 20 years exp. All small remodel jobs in the Lawrence area. Specializing in Drywall.

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• Garage Doors • Openers • Service • Installation Call 785-842-5203 or visit us at Lawrencemarketplace.com /freestategaragedoors

• Holiday Lighting Installation • Professional and timely • Residential & Commercial

Year round storage

913-488-7320

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A Jennings store for over 25 years

Cleaning

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Computer Repair & Upgrades Computer Running Slow?

Viruses/Malware?

Troubleshooting? Lessons?

Computer Questions, Advise? We Can Help 785-979-0838

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NOT Your ordinary bicycle store!

Temporary or Contract Staffing Evaluation Hire, Direct Hire Professional Search Onsite Services (785) 749-7550 1000 S Iowa, Lawrence KS lawrencemarketplace.com/ express

Financial

Aquatech Seamless Guttering Proven Leaf guards Popular Colors available Free Est. 913-634-9784 www.GUTTERMYHOME.com

Green Grass Lawn Care Mowing, Yard Clean-up, Tree Trimming, Snow Removal. Insured all jobs considered 785-312-0813/785-893-1509

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1783 E 1500 Rd, Lawrence

Haul Free: Salvageable items. Minimum charge: other moving/hauling jobs.

Also Maintenance/Cleaning for home/business, inside/out plumbing / electrical & more. www.a2zenterprises.info 785-841-6254

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Roofing

Plumbing

New Construction Service & Repair Commercial & Residential FREE ESTIMATES Licensed & Insured

785-856-6315

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Re-Roofs: All Types Roofing Repairs Siding & Windows FREE Estimates (785) 749-0462 www.meslerroofing.com

785-865-0600

Moving-Hauling Taking Care of Lawrence’s Plumbing Needs for over 40 Years (785) 841-2112 lawrencemarketplace. com/kastl

Real Estate Services

Complete Roofing Services Professional Staff Quality Workmanship lawrencemarketplace.com/ lawrenceroofing

Prompt Superior Service Residential * Commercial Tear Off * Reroofs

Free Estimates

Painting

Recycling Services

REMODELING & HANDYMAN SERVICES

A. B. Painting & Repair

HANDICAP ACCESABILITY LICENSED & INSURED SINCE 1974 GARY-785-856-2440 gary@winston-brown.com

Renovations Kitchen/Bath Remodels House Additions & Decks Quality Work Affordable Prices

JAYHAWK GUTTERING

Seamless aluminum guttering. Many colors to choose from. Install, repair, screen, clean-out. Locally owned.

Insured. Free estimates.

Int/ext. Drywall, Tile, Siding, Wood rot, & Decks 30 plus yrs. Refs. Free Est.

Al 785-331-6994 albeil@aol.com

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mmdownstic@hotmail.com Lawrencemarketplace.com/tic Supplying all your Painting needs.

Serving Lawrence and surrounding areas for over 25 years.

Insurance Work Welcome

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Tree/Stump Removal

12th & Haskell Recycle Center, Inc. No Monthly Fee Always been FREE! Cash for all Metals 1146 Haskell Ave, Lawrence 785-865-3730 lawrencemarketplace.com/ recyclecenter Lonnie’s Recycling Inc. Buyers of aluminum cans, all type metals & junk vehicles. Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-4, 501 Maple, Lawrence.

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Repairs and Services

Free estimates/Insured.

Insurance

785-842-0094

TWO GOOD PAINTERS 785-424-5860 Husband & wife team excellent refs. 20yrs. exp.

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Flooring Installation

Artisan Floor Company

Hardwood Floor Installation, Refinishing and Repair Locally Owned, Insured, Free Estimates 785-691-6117 www.artisanfloorcompany.com

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Plan Now For Next Year • Custom Pools, Spas & Water Features • Design & Installation • Pool Maintenance (785) 843-9119

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Chris Tree Service

20yrs. exp. Trees trimmed, cut down, hauled off.

Free Est. Ins. & Lic. 913-631-7722, 913-301-3659

Kansas Tree Care.com

Trimming, removal, & stump grinding by Lawrence locals Certified by Kansas Arborists Assoc. since 1997 “We specialize in preservation and restoration” Ins. & Lic. visit online 785-843-TREE (8733)

Mold/Mildew on your house?

Is winter salt intrusion causing your concrete to flake?

Mobile Enviro-Wash 785-842-3030

Water, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration • Odor Removal • Carpet Cleaning • Air Duct Cleaning •

Landscaping

Roger, Kevin or Sarajane

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Utility Trailers

Pet Services

One Company Is All You Need and One Phone Call Is All You Need To Make (785) 842-0351

Air Conditioning/ & Heating/Sales & Srvs.

Free Estimates on replacement equipment! Ask us about Energy Star equipment & how to save on your utility bills.

913-593-7386

Trimmed, Shaped, Removed Shrubs, Fenceline Cleaned

Unsightly black streaks of mold & dirt on your roof?

Your Local Lawrence Bank

Serving individuals, farmers & business owners 785-331-3607

BUDGET TREE SERVICE, LLC.

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Decorative & Regular Drives, Walks & Patios Custom Jayhawk Engraving Jayhawk Concrete 785-979-5261

Stress Free for you and your pet.

Int. & Ext. Remodeling All Home Repairs Mark Koontz

Retired Carpenter, Deck Repairs, Home Repairs, Interior Wall Repair & Painting, Doors, Wood Rot, Powerwash 785-766-5285

Concrete

Your Local Concrete Repair Specialist Foundation & Crack Repair Driveways- Sidewalks-Patios Sandblasting-Concrete Sawing Core Drilling 888-326-2799 Lawrence concreteinc@centurylink.net

Professional Service with a Tender Touch

Realty Executives - Hedges Joy Neely 785-371-3225 www.happyhomehunters.com

BATH.KITCHENS TILE.TRIM BASEMENT FINISHING

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CONCRETE INC

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Retirement Community

Bus. 913-269-0284

Guttering Services Residential Commercial Prof. Window Cleaning Post Construction Gutters • Power Washing Sustainable Options lawrencemarketplace.com/ hawkwash Free Est. 785-749-0244

Golden Rule Lawncare Lawn cleanup Snow Removal Family owned & operated Eugene Yoder Call for Free Est. Insured.

785-224-9436

Pet Services

15yr. locally owned and operated company.

Professionally trained staff. We move everything from fossils to office and household goods.

Call for a free estimate.

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General Services

No Job Too Big or Small

Janitorial Services Business-Commercial-Industrial Housecleaning Carpet Cleaning Tile & Grout Cleaning The “Greener Cleaner” Locallly Owned Since 1983 Free Estimates

Lawn, Garden & Nursery

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Call 866-823-8220 to advertise.

I COME TO YOU!

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EAGLE TRAILER CO.

Manufacturing Quality Flatbed Trailers 20 years SALES SERVICE PARTS WE SELL STEEL WELDING SERVICES (785) 841-3200

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Truck-Pickups

2006 Ford Escape XLT, local trade, 6 cyl, a/t, 4wd, black ext, 93k miles, clean suv, 11988.00 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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2005 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD -119K, AT, AC, CD Changer, Heated Leather, Moonroof, 2owner, Third Row Seating $12,900.

2003 GMC Envoy XL 6cyl, Auto, 97K mi, Pwr everything! $9,888 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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2008 Nissan Rogue S AWD crossover with heated leather seats and a 4 cylinder engine that gets great MPG. Local trade bought new here in Lawrence and traded in on a newer crossover.

13T557A $13,874 LAIRD NOLLER 23rd & Alabama 843-3500

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2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner V6 SR5 2WD-110K, AT, AC, CD, Cruise, Cloth Interior, 2-owner, Save $11,900.

2006 Mercury Mountaineer 76,292 mi, AC, CD, MP3 decoder, Leather. PL & PW. Very comfortable, Carfax 1 owner. $13,888.

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GMC 2010 Terrain SLE, one owner, GM certified with 2 years of scheduled maintenance included, alloy wheels, On Star, power equipment, stk#53828A1 only $20,415.

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Ford 2010 F150 Lariat 4wd, one owner, very clean, leather heated & cooled seats, running boards, tow package, alloy wheels, navigation, sunroof, stk#626692 only $33,777.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Nissan 2002 Pathfinder LE in beautiful silver with black leather. Famous Nissan V6, 4X4, moonroof, and more. Awesome midsize SUV. See website for photos.

Rueschhoff Automobiles rueschhoffautos.com 2441 W. 6th St. 785-856-6100 24/7 Nissan 1997 Pathfinder 4X4. Very clean for age!

Chrome wheels. Famous Nissan V6, autmatic. “New sale price- $3995” Burgundy with clean interior.

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Vans-Buses

1997 Ford F-150 Rare SuperCab Lariat with the Flareside bed.

5.4L V8 with leather seats and only 91K miles.

Well taken care of and a CARFAX 1-owner.

12T1293A $7,995

Nissan 2009 Xterra SE 4wd, running boards, ABS, traction control, alloy wheels, local trade, power equipment, stk#159931 only $18,745 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i

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2005 Chrysler Town and Country Under 100K mi, Rear captain chairs and third row seating, Leather, Pwr sliding rear doors and DVD player. $9,988 Call 785-727-0244 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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2006 GMC Yukon Denali

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Chevrolet 2003 Astro Cargo AWD. Rare findclean ONE owner Astro with all wheel drive. No longer made, best work van ever. White, very clean, low miles. $7950.

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23rd & Alabama, Lawrence 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

CARFAX 1-owner and very spacious. Running boards, bed liner, tow package, and power equipment. P10004A $9,330

AWD -119K, AT, Dual Zone Climate Control, CD Changer, Moonroof, Heated Leather, 1-owner, Third Row $13,900.

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We are now your Chevrolet dealer, call us for your service or sales needs!

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2002 Ford F-150 SuperCrew

Limited AWD-80K, AT, CD Changer, Heated Leather, Moonroof, Florida Car, Nice $13,900.

Truck-Pickups

2004 Nissan Xterra XE, 4WD, 109K, V6, $8.333 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan

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GMC 2003 Yukon SLT. Local family trade-in.

4X4, leather, and loads of options! Beautiful platinum gray. 125K miles and under $10,000. See website for photos.

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1995 Ford F-250 XL HD, 2wd, A/T, fifth wheel, 163k miles, 7995.00 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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Low miles and 3rd row Sto ‘n’ Go. Built in car seats in the middle row and the LATCH system for other car seats.

Great minivan from the original minivan maker.

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2008 Toyota 4Runner V6 SR5 4WD-74K, AT, AC, CD, Cruise, Moonroof, 2-owner, Steal at $17,900.

2004 Honda Element EX Real Time 4x4 from Honda a great car for the family. Easy to keep clean and drive in bad weather. Clean CARFAX. “Jazz Hands” 13B246B $13,995 23rd & Alabama Lawrence 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

Jeep 2010 Patriot Sport 4wd, 4cyl, automatic, ABS, power equipment, traction control, stk#12846 only $16458.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Chevrolet 2011 Silverado LS extended cab, one owner, GM certified with 2 years of scheduled maintenance included, tow package, On Star, power equipment, stk#358941 only $22,419.

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2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel, Auto, White, 134K, Great truck. $18,000 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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2007 Hyundai Entourage 26,601 mi, Rear captain chairs and third row seating, Leather, Traction control, Great for large family. $17,000.

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Lawrence ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC AS ATTORNEYS FOR BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ________ (First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World December 17, 2012)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS JPMorgan Chase Bank, Na- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF tional Association, succes- DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the sor by merger to Chase CIVIL DEPARTMENT Estate of Home Finance LLC Lauren E. Daetwiler, Plaintiff, Bank of America, N.A. Deceased. vs.

Plaintiff, Janell A. Hoffman, et al. vs.

No. 12PR229 Defendants.

Christopher L. Hutchens; Suzanne L. Hutchens; John Proceeding Under K.S.A. Case No. 12CV132 Doe (Tenant/Occupant); Chapter 59 Court Number: 1 Mary Doe (Tenant/ Occupant); The University NaNOTICE OF HEARING Pursuant to K.S.A. tional Bank; Unknown Chapter 60 spouse, if any, of Christo- The State of Kansas to all pher L. Hutchens, persons concerned: NOTICE OF SALE Defendants.

You are hereby notified Under and by virtue of an Case No. 12CV606 that a petition has been Order of Sale issued to me Court Number: filed in said court by Linda by the Clerk of the District A. Barrington, heir at law of Court of Douglas County, Pursuant to K.S.A. Lauren E. Daetwiler, deKansas, the undersigned Chapter 60 ceased, praying for deterSheriff of Douglas County, mination of descent of cerKansas, will offer for sale at NOTICE OF SUIT tain property described in public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash THE STATE OF KANSAS, to the petition on file in said in hand, at the Lower Level the above-named defend- estate matter, and all other of the Judicial and Law En- ants and the unknown property, real and personal, forcement Center of the heirs, executors, adminis- or interests therein, owned Courthouse at Lawrence, trators, devisees, trustees, by Lauren E. Daetwiler at Douglas County, Kansas, on creditors and assigns of the time of his death; and January 3, 2013, at 10:00 any deceased defendants; you are hereby required to AM, the following real es- the unknown spouses of file your written defenses thereto on or before the tate: any defendants; the un- 10th day of January, 2013, known officers, successors, at 10:00 a.m., of said day, in Lot 23, Block 3, in Firetree trustees, creditors and asEstates Phase 4, a subdivi- signs of any defendants said court in the City of in Douglas sion in the City of Baldwin that are existing, dissolved Lawrence, City, Douglas County, Kan- or dormant corporations; County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause sas, commonly known as the unknown executors, adwill be heard. Should you 1016 Kathys Court, Baldwin ministrators, devisees, fail therein, judgment and City, KS 66006 (the trustees, creditors, succesdecree will be entered in “Property”) sors and assigns of any de- due course upon said petifendants that are or were tion. to satisfy the judgment in partners or in partnership; the above-entitled case. the unknown guardians, Linda A. Barrington The sale is to be made conservators and trustees Petitioner without appraisement and of any defendants that are subject to the redemption minors or are under any leCalvin J. Karlin #09555 period as provided by law, gal disability; and the unand further subject to the known heirs, executors, ad- BARBER EMERSON, L.C. 1211 Massachusetts Street approval of the Court. For ministrators, devisees, more information, visit trustees, creditors and as- P.O. Box 667 Lawrence, Kansas 66044 www.Southlaw.com. signs of any person alleged (785) 843-6600 Telephone to be deceased, and all (785) 843-8405 Facsimile Kenneth McGovern, Sheriff other persons who are or ckarlin@barberemerson.com Douglas County, Kansas may be concerned.

Attorneys for Petitioner _______ Prepared By: You are notified that a PetiSouth & Associates, P.C. tion has been filed in the (Published in the Lawrence Brian R. Hazel (KS # 21804) District Court of Douglas Daily Journal-World Decem6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 County, Kansas, praying to ber 24, 2012) Overland Park, KS 66211 foreclose a real estate (913)663-7600 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC mortgage on the following (913)663-7899 (Fax) described real estate: Attorneys For Plaintiff The Lawrence Historic Re(121495) Lot 17, ALVAMAR HEIGHTS, sources Commission will _______ an addition to the City of hold a public hearing at (First published in the Law- Lawrence, Douglas County, their regularly scheduled rence Daily Journal-World Kansas, commonly known meeting on January 17, 2013 as 1585 Alvamar Drive, Law- in the City Commission December 10, 2012) rence, KS 66047 (the Room of City Hall, 6 E. 6th Street at 6:30 p.m. The deIN THE DISTRICT COURT OF “Property”) scription of the property, DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS and all those defendants location of the environs who have not otherwise and the case file for the The University been served are required to public hearing items are National Bank, plead to the Petition on or available in the Planning Plaintiff, before the 22nd day of Jan- Office for review during vs.

Jayhawk Court, LLC; Cathy uary, 2013, in the District regular office hours, 8 a.m. of Douglas - 5 p.m., Monday through L. Clark, Administrator of Court Jeffrey M. Clark Estate; County,Kansas. If you fail Friday.

Clark/Northrop Holdings, to plead, judgment and deLLC; Gary M. Grim; Gayle cree will be entered in due The following agenda items will be considered: Grim; Mr./Ms. Pintar course upon the Petition.

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Notice is hereby given that pursuant to an Order of Sale issued and directed out of the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas, pursuant to a judgment and decree entered in the above-entitled matter on November 15, 2012, I will on January 3, 2013, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. on said date, offer for sale and sell at public auction, to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand, in the jury assembly room of the District Court on the lower level of the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, in the City of Lawrence, in the County of Douglas, in the State of Kansas, the following described real estate in Douglas County, Kansas: Beginning at a point 1313.7 feet East of the Northwest corner of Section 5, Township 13 South, Range 20 East of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Douglas County, Kansas, thence South 591 feet, thence East 239.77 feet, thence North 591 feet to the North line of said quarter Section 5; thence West along the North line of said quarter Section 243.35 feet to the point of beginning, in the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, which property is located at 1405 and 1417 East 15th Street, Lawrence, Kansas.

Said property will be sold to satisfy the judgment of plaintiff The University National Bank against Jayhawk Court, LLC, in which it was decreed that plaintiff has a first and prior mortgage lien upon said real estate for the sum found in said judgment to be due and owing to plaintiff; together with the costs and accruing costs of said action.

NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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 (148070) ________

Regular Agenda: DR-12-00289 1028 Rhode Island Street; Remodel; State Preservation Law Review.

Historic Preservation Fund Grants Miscellaneous Items: *Provide comment on Board of Zoning Appeals applications received since December 20, 2012. *Review of any demolition permits received since the December 20, 2012 meeting. *Review of Administrative and Architectural Review Committee approvals since December 20, 2012: DR-12-00241 724 Massachusetts Street; Sign Permit; State Preservation Law Review, Certificate of Appropriateness Review and Downtown Urban Conservation Overlay District Review.

(First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World DR-12-00272 1846 Vermont December 10, 2012) Street; Commercial Remodel; State Preservation IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Law Review and Certificate DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS of Appropriateness Review.

CIVIL DEPARTMENT DR-12-00277 919 Massachusetts Street; Sign Permit; Bank of America, N.A. State Preservation Law RePlaintiff, view, Downtown Urban vs.

Conservation Overlay DisRyan R Papesh aka Ryan trict Review and Certificate Randall Papesh, Jane Doe, of Appropriateness Review.

John Doe, James Doe, and DR-12-00284 742 MassachuJessica Doe, et al., setts Street; Sign Permit; Defendants State Preservation Law Review, Certificate of ApproCase No. 12CV627 priateness Review and Court No. 1 Downtown Urban Conservation Overlay DisTitle to Real Estate Involved trict Review.

Pursuant to K.S.A. §60

DR-12-00288 1008 Massachusetts; Sign Permit; State Preservation Law Review and Downtown Urban STATE OF KANSAS to the Conservation Overlay Disabove named Defendants trict Review. and The Unknown Heirs, executors, devisees, trustees, DR-12-00291 739 Massachucreditors, and assigns of setts Street; Sign Permit; any deceased defendants; State Preservation Law Rethe unknown spouses of view, Certificate of Approany defendants; the un- priateness Review and known officers, successors, Downtown Urban trustees, creditors and as- Conservation Overlay Dissigns of any defendants trict Review. that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; DR-12-00292 1100 Missisthe unknown executors, ad- sippi Street; Commercial ministrators, devisees, Remodel; State Preservatrustees, creditors, succes- tion Law Review. sors and assigns of any defendants that are or were DR-12-00300 706 Massachupartners or in partnership; setts Street; Commercial and the unknown guardi- Remodel; State Preservaans, conservators and trus- tion Law Review, Certificate tees of any defendants that of Appropriateness Review are minors or are under any and Downtown Urban legal disability and all other Conservation Overlay Disperson who are or may be trict Review. concerned: DR-12-00304 2711 Oregon YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED Street; Addition; State Presthat a Petition for Mortgage ervation Law Review.

Foreclosure has been filed in the District Court of DR-12-00311 1832 MassaDouglas County, Kansas by chusetts Street; Sign PerBank of America, N.A., pray- mit; Certificate of Approing for foreclosure of cer- priateness Review. tain real property legally described as follows: DR-12-00312 619 E 8th Street; Sign Permit; State LOT EIGHT (8), BLOCK FIF- Preservation Law Review.

TEEN (15), IN SOUTH HILLS NO. 2, AN ADDITION TO THE DR-12-00313 1000 Vermont CITY OF LAWRENCE, IN Street; Sign Permit; State DOUGLAS COUNTY, KAN- Preservation Law Review SAS. Tax ID No. U12768 and Downtown Urban Conservation Overlay Disfor a judgment against de- trict Review. fendants and any other interested parties and, unless Lawrence/Douglas County otherwise served by per- Planning Office, sonal or mail service of 6 E. 6th Street, summons, the time in Lawrence, KS 66044 which you have to plead to (785) 832-3151 the Petition for Foreclosure Lynne Braddock Zollner in the District Court of Historic Resources Douglas County Kansas will Administrator expire on January 22, 2013. lzollner@lawrenceks.org If you fail to plead, judg________ ment and decree will be entered in due course upon the request of plaintiff.

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I love watching TV: sitcoms, news, dramas, reality shows, all of it. Being hearing impaired, I rely on closed captioning so I don’t miss the story and commercials. But if the station doesn’t provide closed captioning, I will change channels to find a program that does.

In the newsroom, if the producers insist on playing music while the news anchor or onsite reporter is speaking, I can’t hear the story and will change channels. (Speaking of news anchors, enunciation would be appreciated. Actually, that goes for everyone on TV.) And you advertisers?

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mute and see how they come across. I’m still laughing at the credit card commercial that somehow ties dogs and chocolate bars together.

It looks suspiciously like dog droppings. I have no idea what you’re selling.

Hearing aids are wonderful, but they pick up every piece of noise, and background music becomes as loud as the dialogue. It’s impossible to hear what is going on.

As our population ages, there will be more hearing impaired persons.

And young people aren’t

Holiday fare fills the air Christmas Eve means the column must be written in verse, a tradition I’ve maintained for better and, perhaps, much, much worse.

Some stanzas are vintage, others original. The meter tends to wobble and explode, like the Hindenburg dirigible.

So without further ado, or introductory clatter, let’s get this poem on the road, before Santa gets any fatter. ’Twas the night before Christmas, and it’s an NBC ritual to repeat “It’s a Wonderful Life” (7 p.m.). In fact, it’s habitual.

Over on CMT, a country Christmas they’re a-startin’.

Catch “Unlikely Angel” (8 p.m.), starring Roddy McDowall and Dolly Parton.

If biblical tales are your Christmas cup of tea, don’t “Nomiss ah’s Ark” (7 p.m., Encore), starring Jon Voight (the father of Angelina Jolie!).

A Christmas tale of three critters (not including a mouse), “Second Star to the Left” (8:30 p.m., CW) features the voice of Hugh Laurie, the head doctor on “House.”

If squeaky-clean movies are your holiday bane, catch “Bad Santa” (9 p.m., Comedy Central). It’s fairly profane.

Adam Sandler stars in “Jack and Jill” (8 p.m., Starz), a film more obvious than clever. Some critics contend it’s his worst movie ever! ‘‘Who Was Jesus?” (7p.m. through midnight, Military) you might ask, warm in your long winter flannel. Then you might wonder, “What’s this doing on the Military Channel?”

The “Christmas Story” (7 p.m. through 7 p.m. Tuesday, TBS) marathon brings tradition galore, inspired by Jean Shepherd, an esteemed raconteur.

So here’s to Christmas, with rhymes less than rewarding. If I haven’t quite tortured syntax, I’ve come close to waterboarding.

One last night of holiday highlights

“The Polar Express” (noon, ABC Family).

“White Christmas” (12:45 p.m., AMC).

“Miracle on 34th Street” (6 p.m., AMC).

“Disney Prep & Landing” (7 p.m., ABC).

“Christmas Is Here Again” (7 p.m., CW).

“Shrek the Halls” (7:30 p.m., ABC).

“Shrek the Third” (8 p.m., ABC)

“A Christmas Wedding Date” (8 p.m., ION).

“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (11 p.m., ABC Family).

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BIRTHDAYS

Author Mary Higgins Clark is 85. Rock singer-musician Lemmy (Motorhead) is 67. The president of Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, is 55. Designer Kate Spade is 50. Actor Diedrich Bader is 46.

Singer Ricky Martin is 41. Author Stephenie Meyer (“Twilight”) is 39. “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest is 38.

far behind in experiencing hearing loss.

So, TV stations and advertisers, if you want your message to get across to another 40 million customers and fans, please ensure that your audio programming can be clearly heard. Thanks.

— Frustrated Viewer in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Dear Canada: We cannot tell you how many readers (even those without hearing problems) have complained that they can’t hear dialogue over the background music, and that actors and news anchors don’t articulate sufficiently to be understood. If programmers and advertisers realize that viewers change the channel when listening becomes difficult, perhaps they will pay more attention.

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For Monday, Dec. 24: This year you are grounded. However, sometimes you will need to seek out others for ideas. If you are single, during this period, Cupid’s arrow is nearby. If you are attached, the two of you have worked hard to get where you are.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult Aries (March 21-April 19) You might be too concerned with making sure that you have dotted your “i’s” and crossed your “t’s.” Stop for a moment, and try to remember the true nature of this holiday. Tonight: A midnight revival.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) You beam this Christmas Eve. You will be surrounded by loved ones who are full of caring, and the joy of this togetherness feels like a Christmas gift. Tonight: Follow family traditions.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) You might feel as if you are at the end of a diving board, about to jump. Understand that anxiety is normal, especially during an important holiday like Christmas. Tonight: Just wait to the wee hours; you will feel great!

Cancer (June 21-July 22) You are moving full steam ahead, trying to do as much as you can. Slow down and enjoy the holidays. Tonight: Where the fun is.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Others seem to have a difficult time right now. They could be distracted or completely panicked at the thought of what they have left to do. Tonight: Enjoy every moment.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You’ll be touched by someone’s caring gesture, and this

where we are. We are in hiding. We left the dating pool because there are too many sharks. We are tired of sorting out the gold diggers, scheming manipulators, entitlement princesses, Toxic Thelmas and serial divorcees from the good women who are fewer and farther between.

It is now a dangerous occupation to be a husband and father, so we no longer want long-term intimate relationships with women. — A Good Man Gone Celibate Dear Celibate: You sound like someone who’s had a bitter experience, and it soured you on all relationships. And while you probably speak for many men, we also wonder whether you are subconsciously attracted to women who come with trouble attached. It is often easier to blame the other party than examine your own issues too closely.

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person will be quite pleased with your reaction. Call a friend or loved one at a distance, and discuss plans to get together in the near future. Tonight: Make it OK to daydream a little.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Let a key person get closer to you. You have one life to live — live it well! Tonight: Make midnight calls to loved ones at a distance.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Defer to others, as they want control. As a result, you will have less to do. Tonight: Go with the flow, but do drop by the mistletoe.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Finish up last-minute details. Once you pull everything together, you will be able to relax with a friend or a loved one. Tonight: Come midnight, you’ll touch base with loved ones.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You could be pushing someone very hard. Know that you will not be able to convince this person of the rightness of your ways.

Tonight: Celebrate, but make it a point to get to bed early.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your instincts tell you to stay close to home. Between incoming calls and people dropping by, you might end up hosting an impromptu party. Tonight: The fun begins in the wee hours.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Make calls, finish errands and drop off a gift or two at a loved one’s place. You might be pushed by a group of friends who want you to join them at the last minute.

Tonight: Don’t make it too late!

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26 Couple’s event 27 Beam of light 28 Archaeologist’s prize 32 Actionable words 35 Once upon a time 36 Picture puzzle 37 Embryonic invention 38 “Don’t delay!”

39 Word famously sung by Doris Day 40 Castle barriers 42 Trip

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24 TODAY

Intervals of clouds and sunshine

Cloudy and breezy

Cold with partial sunshine

Partly sunny and not as cold

Chance for snow showers

High 25° Low 13° POP: 0%

High 21° Low 4° POP: 15%

High 20° Low 8° POP: 5%

High 30° Low 15° POP: 15%

High 29° Low 13° POP: 30%

Wind NNW 6-12 mph

Wind N 10-20 mph

Wind NNW 6-12 mph

Wind ESE 6-12 mph

Wind NW 6-12 mph

POP: Probability of Precipitation

McCook 23/6

Kearney 16/3

Oberlin 23/6

Clarinda 21/7

Lincoln 17/4

Grand Island 15/4

Beatrice 19/7

St. Joseph 18/9 Chillicothe 26/13

Sabetha 19/8

Concordia 20/7

Centerville 23/9

Kansas City Marshall Manhattan 26/16 28/16 Goodland Salina 25/12 Oakley Kansas City Topeka 33/5 26/11 26/6 25/14 Lawrence 24/13 Sedalia 25/13 Emporia Great Bend 28/17 29/14 28/10 Nevada Dodge City Chanute 35/20 38/9 Hutchinson 36/18 Garden City 32/13 38/9 Springfield Wichita Pratt Liberal Coffeyville Joplin 41/22 36/16 36/12 45/12 42/22 41/22 Hays Russell 27/10 26/9

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

LAWRENCE ALMANAC

Through 8 p.m. Sunday.

Temperature High/low 38°/19° Normal high/low today 38°/20° Record high today 67° in 1955 Record low today -16° in 1983

Precipitation in inches 24 hours through 8 p.m. yest. 0.00 Month to date 0.65 Normal month to date 1.27 Year to date 20.59 Normal year to date 39.61

REGIONAL CITIES

Today Tue. Today Tue. Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Independence 38 19 pc 27 11 sn Atchison 21 12 pc 18 3 c Fort Riley 23 10 pc 17 0 sn Belton 25 15 pc 20 7 c 25 15 pc 22 6 c Burlington 29 15 pc 21 7 sn Olathe Coffeyville 41 22 pc 29 12 sn Osage Beach 34 19 pc 33 14 c 27 14 pc 22 4 c Concordia 20 7 pc 15 -2 sn Osage City 27 15 pc 21 6 c Dodge City 38 9 pc 15 1 sn Ottawa Wichita 36 16 pc 19 6 sn Holton 22 11 pc 18 2 c Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

NATIONAL FORECAST

SUN & MOON

Tue. 7:38 a.m.

5:04 p.m.

3:13 p.m.

5:11 a.m.

Full

Last

New

First

Dec 28

Jan 4

Jan 11

Jan 18

LAKE LEVELS

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Clinton Perry Pomona

Level (ft)

Discharge (cfs)

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Temperature bands are highs for today.

Fronts

15 Cold

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 72 s 51 46 sh 54 45 s 68 54 pc 87 71 c 21 2 s 48 45 c 54 47 sh 86 73 t 63 49 sh -5 -12 pc 46 39 sh 57 41 pc 63 59 pc 59 46 s 52 28 s 50 43 r 63 43 pc 73 43 s 16 5 pc 7 2 sf 73 45 s 27 19 sn 54 48 pc 90 75 s 56 48 c 20 14 s 85 76 sh 27 19 sn 88 68 r 45 33 s 31 23 pc 42 33 sh 48 41 pc 38 33 c -2 -10 c

Tue. Hi Lo W 88 69 s 49 41 sh 63 47 s 66 52 r 90 74 s 18 7 s 49 41 sh 51 39 sh 79 61 t 68 51 pc 0 -10 pc 45 37 pc 50 42 r 70 63 pc 57 45 sh 55 30 s 50 42 sh 55 39 pc 76 42 s 18 8 pc 30 22 sn 70 44 s 28 21 pc 52 42 r 94 79 s 60 49 c 15 3 s 85 76 r 28 25 sf 70 63 sh 52 39 pc 31 21 c 40 37 r 47 38 c 41 35 c 0 -14 pc

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think that it must be something in the water. Or perhaps it’s an airborne kind of thing. I really don’t know.

But what I do know is that lately there are an awful lot of people running around, berating themselves for not working out, for falling off of Weight Watchers and for letting themselves get out of shape in the first place.

You know who you are. And if you see yourself in any of those scenarios, then it’s time to channel that negativity into something productive and positive.

It’s time to sit down and really think about that goal plan that you initiated back when we started talking about getting in shape for summer.

Yes, summer. You remember. We sat down, and I wrote, and you read, and then we began our new and exciting fit lifestyle together?

Instead of waiting until New Year’s to start your resolutions, why don’t you skip all that nonsense and just “carry on” as the overly popular slogan says?

Get through the next two weeks with a pledge to maintain where you are weightwise, and then just continue on, content and confident that the New Year will bring good things to you.

No resolution, no setting yourself up for failure, no pricey gym membership that you will use once. Get a handle on what makes you move and what you like to do, and just do it.

You know that you can, and I know that you can. So let’s see what a little positive visualization can do for us. Get out of your own way!

SET A GOAL Take the time now to make a plan.

Think in terms of a realistic and specific goal.

Assess where you are now and be honest about your capabilities: What do you want to do? What changes do you want to make? How can you get

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Be mindful of what you eat. Fill up on fiber and try to pair complex carbohydrates with lean protein at meals.

Make a weekly menu and have healthy snacks ready. Many people find that exercise makes them hungry, so now is not the time to starve oneself.

If you have a “bad day,” don’t dwell on it. Just do better next time!

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Instead of waiting until New Year’s to start your resolutions, why don’t you skip all that nonsense and just “carry on” as the overly popular slogan says? there? What obstacles do you see in your way? What can you do to make this work?

SCHEDULE YOUR WORKOUTS I don’t care if your workout is running up and down the stairs in your house 10 times, schedule something physical into your day. Seeing it written down is a commitment.

CLEAN UP YOUR EATING Yes, again with the food!

Stop drinking sugary beverages, toss out the processed junk, drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables.

Change up your playlist and get excited about moving!

Grab your weights and get strong: A pound of muscle consumes twice as many calories as fat.

Try a new workout class: CrossFit, Pilates, Zumba or Underground modules — there’s something for everyone.

Create mini-workouts throughout your day: 20 squats here, 20 push-ups there and a brisk walk around the block are all small things that can add up to big differences.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT’S ALL ABOUT ATTITUDE I can’t stress this enough: If you think you can’t, you won’t. It’s as simple as that.

If you can’t shake a negative attitude, then it will be an uphill battle all the way.

Lose that “all or nothing” mentality.

You didn’t get out of shape overnight, and you won’t wake up as a triathlete tomorrow.

But you can make those small changes that will yield big results because you really, really want this. You do, I know you do. And you have the ability to make the changes that will alter your life. So get out of your own way. And make it happen.

Have a wonderful holiday season and best wishes for a New Year filled with joy and happiness!

— Jennifer Osborn can be reached at go@ljworld.com.

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“I was praying for someone to get sick in our family because I knew if we had to go to Raney’s drugs I was going to get an Ice Cube,” a kind of chocolate candy.

Now, at 43, Miller doesn’t have to wait for a family member to get sick to get some candy. She just goes to work.

Miller owns and operates Mass. Street Sweet Shoppe, 727 Massachusetts St., which opened in early November.

“I just decided I wanted to do something neighborly and give back to my community, so I did some research Miller says she into candy and doesn’t plan on decided to open getting rich. She a candy store.”

When you doesn’t want to step into Miller’s have a big retail shop, it’s hard not to be, well, store or somekid in a candy thing impersonal. astore.

She just wants Candy-filled jars line the to know her cuswalls. Cakes, tomers’ names cupcakes and and have a good all sorts of chocolates fill quality of life. the display cases as an old-fashioned malt machine whirs in the back. It’s a sugar-lover’s paradise, especially for Miller.

“Whenever we get anything new in, we’re all tasting it,” she said. “It’s fun work.”

Miller sometimes works 17 hours a day making and selling candy and baked goods out of the store. She gets in early and starts baking. She opens at 10 a.m. and stays open as late as 10 p.m. on weekends.

“The nightlife down here has definitely been beneficial to us,” she said.

But Miller’s new to the candy business and is still figuring things out. There are no secrets to her success or candy selection besides going to candy conventions

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MICHELLE MILLER IS THE OWNER of the new Mass. Street Sweet Shoppe at 727 Massachusetts St. and some good, old-fashioned online searching.

“There’s a lot of information on the Internet,” she said. “You type in ‘top 10 popular candy bars,’ and there you go. It’s not just about selling candy; it’s about picking the right candy and making sure you have what appeals to everybody.”

But besides what’s popular, Miller said she also stocks the nostalgic. Her best-selling candy, and what brings droves of 20- to 40-somethings, into the store, is candy cigarettes. She carries Nik-L-Nip wax bottles, bazooka gum, Necco Wafers and other oldschool confections.

“That has been the coolest part, seeing people that are my age freak out over the nostalgic candy,” she said.

And playing into the theme of a bygone era is the store itself: The walls are colorful. The glass display cases are throwback.

There’s cotton candy and a popcorn machine. You half expect to see Gene Wilder in character as Willy Wonka step from around the corner.

For Miller, the job is a way of reconnecting with her childhood.

“My grandma would take us to these five-and-dime candy stores, and back then a quarter went a long way,” she said. “I thought of the days when I was little and life was a lot simpler.”

That’s why Miller said it was important to provide a similar place for today’s youths.

“I made it to where even if you have a

nickel or a dime you can at least come in and get something,” she said. “I can honestly say on Wednesdays on early school release, I look forward to the kids coming in because they come in, in large groups.

Now they know there’s a place downtown where they can get candy or Jones soda and just the nostalgic stuff.”

Miller added that she doesn’t plan on getting rich. She doesn’t want to have a big retail store or something impersonal. She just wants to know her customers’ names and have a good quality of life.

“You just figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life and what you need to do, and this has been a good decision,” she said. “So far, six weeks into it and I’m looking good.”

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I will readily admit that not all of my culinary adventures end well.

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SARAH HENNING & MEGAN STUKE Let me tell you, there was nothing fun about it. For some reason I had an extramessy time making this cake, and by the time I put it in the oven my kitchen was, as my husband likes to say, “blown up.”

Then, while they baked, I attempted to candy some clementine slices, but dang if they wouldn’t really get solid.

So then I made some ganache and tried dipping wedges in it, but that was just a messy mess and not all that pretty after all.

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I am not one to waste food. I HATE to toss something I have spent ingredients on. So it was a rookie mistake not using springform for cheesecake. But I wasn’t throwing in the towel yet.

Recently, I have been on a parfait kick.

My mom gave me a set of parfait glasses I remember using as a kid on special occasions, and then I started buying up more of them at garage sales because I have some hoarder/ compulsive tendencies, and I envisioned

birthday parties with sundaes for days.

So when my cakes were crumbling as I pulled them from the pan, I immediately thought, “PARFAIT! PERFECT.” The day was saved.

So, you can do this the traditional way, in a springform pan (which I later did to great results) or you can “deconstruct” it in a parfait, which I actually liked better.

CLEMENTINE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE For the crust: 10 Oreo cookies 3 tablespoons melted butter

3 blocks cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract ½ teaspoon orange extract (optional) zest and juice of two clementines Beat ingredients together, then pour them over the cookie crust and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

Or grease a glass baking dish and just pour the filling in because you are just going to scoop it out for use in the parfaits, then bake as above.

For the ganache: Put it all in a food processor and puree 8 ounces chocolate chips (the remainder until you have crumbs. of the bags) Coat the inside and bottom of a spring3 tablespoons butter form pan with cooking spray. Press the 2 tablespoons milk or half and half cookie mixture into the bottom of the pan and put it in the refrigerator while you Melt the chocolate chips in the micromake the filling. If you are doing parfaits, wave at 30 second intervals, pausing to stir you can skip this part. in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

For the filling: If you made a traditional cake, once it 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips is cool, place clementine slices around the 6 ounces dark chocolate chips perimeter and then drizzle ganache all over ½ cup cocoa powder the top.

If you are making parfaits, it’s time to assemble. Put a couple of tablespoons of crumbled cheesecake in the bottom of the glass, then crumble one Oreo cookie, then place two clementine slices in, and top with a tablespoon of ganache. Repeat.

If you don’t have parfait glasses, you can do these in ramekins or small bowls — whatever you have works! You could even put a little ice cream in between the layers if you were going to serve them right away.

Super fun!

Maybe it’s compulsive, this “Never say die” attitude of mine, but this time, I think it served me (and my family) well. Who doesn’t like a cute little glass with an individual serving of goodness made just for you? Hey, maybe I meant it to be that way.

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myself further by deciding to avoid making a dessert with them, which is definitely where I would normally go with something so sweet.

Therefore, I give you a kale salad featuring those adorable little “Cutie” clementines. The clementines do a great job of taking some of the sulfur-like edge off the kale, while mixing nicely with the savory olives and sun-dried tomatoes. The avocado and hemp seed provide good fats and texture, too.

This nutritious salad is perfect as a side salad or a full-on dinner salad and is pretty enough to serve to any company lingering after the holidays. Oh, and it’s super yummy, too.

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Put the dinosaur kale in a medium bowl. Squirt with lemon juice and sprinkle sea salt on top.

Next, top the kale with your chopped avocado and, using clean hands, massage the avocado, lemon juice and salt into the kale.

Let the salt, lemon juice and avocado soften the kale while you get the rest of your ingredients in order. You’ll need to chop the sun-dried tomatoes into rough CLEMENTINE KALE SALAD pieces and halve your olives and your clementine sections. When ½ bunch dinosaur kale, torn you’re done with those, top your into pieces, stems removed salad with tomatoes, olives and 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and clementines. Sprinkle hemp seed chopped or flax seed on top. ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (not Serves 1-2.

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Dr. Wes: The holidays are here, the kids are home from college or high school and the spirit of the season is everywhere.

Family members mend their relationships and start another year with new, thoughtful resolutions. Everyone joins hands and sings around the tree in perfect harmony …

If that doesn’t sound like Christmas at your home, don’t worry. You’re not alone.

Where teens and young adults are concerned, and really for most of us, the holidays can be a bit stressful.

Why? Because we pile up a lot of expectations on one another and then get disappointed when they go unfulfilled.

Now, before readers claim I’m full of humbug, let me offer some tips for keeping things on an even keel.

Simple is the opposite of stressful.

The more formal the holiday gathering, the more chance for frustration.

People and circumstances change, especially in the 15 to 25 age range. So what was meaningful over the holidays last year may not appeal to your kids now. Traditions have a very short shelf life for teens.

Try to be flexible.

Parents and children have competing interests. Parents lean toward family closeness, knowing that it will not be long before kids are out building their own families. Young people see the holidays as a time to relax and hang out with friends, to gather energy for the next semester. Parents may ask for a balance of both, while remembering that forcing anyone into a certain vision of holiday cheer isn’t, well, cheerful.

Do NOT under any circumstances use holiday gatherings to process your family dysfunctions, especially across

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If you have issues with your parents, or your kids, or the family cat, or anyone else, now is not the time to make amends or expect them to be made. Therapists are standing by 50 weeks out of the year to help fix families. Make reconciliation a New Year’s resolution rather than a Christmas dinner sidebar. generations. If you have issues with your parents, or your kids, or the family cat, or anyone else, now is not the time to make amends or expect them to be made. Therapists are standing by 50 weeks out of the year to help fix families. Make reconciliation a New Year’s resolution rather than a

ON THE AIR Want to talk more about teen technology and the holidays?

Join Dr. Wes on Up to Date with Steve Kraske at 11 a.m.

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Christmas dinner sidebar.

Remember the point of the season: to express appreciation and love for one another. Parents should give freely of this gift to their children and expect little in immediate return. In future holidays, that will be paid back as teens turn into adults and begin to realize how much they miss these sorts of things. In this, as in all things related to parenting, patience is a virtue.

Katie: In my family, most of the sentimental holiday tears are shed on the last day of the family vacation — after we’ve haggled over who gets stuck with the Tupperware containers of leftover mashed potatoes.

If only we could always love our families as much as we do when we hug and say goodbye.

In truth, it’s not our love that changes as the holidays push us together, but our ability to express that love in uncomfortably packed quarters. With cooking, cleaning, entertaining and traveling at the top of the agenda, stress often wells up long before the guests pull into the driveway.

Stepping in with a good mood and an open mind can get the gathering off to a better start. So I’ll add my tips for a successful family holiday:

Remember that family get-togethers are a test of one’s self-control, from moderating alcohol intake to biting one’s tongue to avoid conflict. It’s often necessary to hide irritation behind a convincing smile, though that may make your facial muscles sore when Aunt Ann suggests you think about your thighs instead of grabbing seconds at dinner.

Before starting an argument over a small nuisance or tactless comment, ask yourself if it’s really worth the headache of a family feud. Family members don’t usually mean to offend. Even Aunt Ann thinks she’s being helpful.

True helpfulness may involve giving loved ones a break from life’s trouble and tedium for a few days. During the holiday respite, unsolicited advice about lifestyle choices, career plans and parenting skills are usually better intended than well received.

As we said a few weeks ago, steer clear of topics that raise angry voices. Even in the closest families, its best to have a game of Taboo on hand in case anyone mentions the words “Obamacare,” “abortion” or “fiscal cliff.”

You influence the mood of the vacation as much as any other individual, so have fun this holiday season. And regardless of Aunt Ann’s advice, feel free to have seconds.

— Wes Crenshaw, Ph.D., ABPP, is author of “Dear Dr. Wes: Real Life Advice for Teens” and “Real Life Advice for Parents of Teens.”

Katie Guyot is a Free State High School senior. Send your confidential 200-word question on adolescence and parenting to ask@dr-wes.com. Double Take advice is not a substitute for psychological services.

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EMMA MURANO Age: 20 Relationship status: In a relationship Hometown: Halstead Time in Lawrence: Three years Occupation: Student of industrial design Dream job: Shoe designer, really anything in design What were you doing when scouted? Looking at jewelry in Hobbs Describe your style: Modern bohemian Fashion trends you love: Boots, hardware jewelry Fashion trends you hate: Showing too much skin. The shoulder is OK, but belly and back is not.

THOMAS RUSH Age: 28 Relationship status: Single Hometown: White Bear Lake, Minn.

Time in Lawrence: 21 hours Occupation: Entrepreneur Dream job: Bush pilot What were you doing when scouted? Reviewing industrial design thesis projects Describe your style: Based in hippie-dom, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evolved into modern retroness Fashion trends you love: Hats that look like animal heads, cowboy boots, 1950s male coiffure, bangs on women Fashion trends you hate: Hipsterism for the sake of it, faking it, contrived glasses frames

Fashion influences: Nature, industrial materials, functionality, how many outfits I can get out of a piece of clothing What would you like to see more of in Lawrence?

Public art, bigger Final Friday celebrations Less of? People in need Tattoos or piercings? A tattoo on my hip and my ears are pierced.

Who do people say you look like? Hayden Panettiere Tell us a secret â&#x20AC;Ś I was born in Bozeman, Mont.

CLOTHING DETAILS: Coat, Target, a month ago, $60; bag, Nine West, TJMaxx, three years ago, gift; jeans, Platoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet, two years ago, $8; boots, Steve Madden, a year ago, $40; earrings, Hobbs, two days ago, $60.

Fashion influences: The Air Force, simplicity, natural fibers, cleanliness (look and feel) What would you like to see more of in Lawrence? CafĂŠ tables on Mass. Street, public meeting spaces in densely urban areas Less of? Traffic, motor transportation dependence, chain restaurants Tattoos or piercings? Not anymore Who do people say you look like? Tom Cruise or Zach Braff. My roommate calls me Richard Dreyfuss, but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s based in reality.

Tell us a secret â&#x20AC;Ś When I drop something, my bottom lip quivers.

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THE MEATLOAF PEOPLE

Beloved volunteer group has been serving at LINK since 1985

BY SARA SHEPHERD

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n a way, a hot lunch at the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen is like the biblical story of the loaves and the fishes.

Things don’t always go exactly as expected, but somehow there’s enough food and help to go around every time.

However, it’s not a miracle that makes all that food appear in the LINK dining room four times every week. It’s an army of dedicated church members like the ones at West Side Presbyterian, better known around LINK as “the meatloaf people.”

One Thursday a month, West Side members organized by Connie Ducey cook, deliver, serve and clean up a dozen 4-pound homemade meatloaves with potatoes, vegetables, bread, Jell-O salads and cakes to make a full meal for anyone who might show up to eat. This month, West Side doled out 168 meals.

“There just always seem to be people willing and able to step up and do what needs to be done,” Ducey said. “It is such a group effort.”

LINK has been providing meals since 1985, and West Side is among churches that have been serving from the beginning. LINK’s goal is to provide a safe place for anyone who’s hungry or lonely to share a free meal, served in the basement of First Christian Church, 1000 Kentucky St. Regular guests know the schedule, and there are usually more diners than usual on West Side’s designated day, LINK director Greg Moore said.

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WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN MEMBERS, better known as “the meatloaf people,” join hands in prayer before serving lunch Dec. 13 at the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen. From left are Bernita Perry, Craig Chappell, Sue Dindinger, Rosie Wehmeyer and Donna Burgess.

Count Jerry Nyhoff in the meatloaf fan club.

“When West Side Presbyterian does it, that’s when you want to come,” he said. In addition to the meatloaf, he especially likes a particular Jell-O salad filled with berries that’s usually on the table, too.

The volunteers are kind to everyone and always seem to make an effort to interact with guests, Nyhoff said. “They’re really generous that way.”

There’s even more going on behind the scenes.

Shortly before West Side’s most recent meal, 14 members were preparing their stations on the buffet line while others were in the kitchen pulling hot food off the stove and tossing green salads in bowls as big around as tires.

Members circled for a blessing with guests who wanted to participate, then wave after wave made its way through the line before a few more waves came through for seconds.

West Side member Leland Perry, the

crew’s designated meatloaf runner, scurried back and forth from the kitchen to the serving line — piping-hot meatloaves out of the kitchen, empty pans in.

Arden Burgess, the “cake man,” sat on a stool, offering guests their choice from the six pans in front of him — two of which he baked himself, as he always does.

German chocolate always seems to go first, so Burgess is sure to bake at least one each time.

“They like German chocolate,” Burgess said.

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HOLIDAY MEALS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints volunteers are scheduled to serve a Christmas Eve lunch from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the LINK dining room, located in the basement of First Christian Church, 1000 Kentucky St. On Christmas Day, First United Methodist Church volunteers will serve the LINK meal in their own church, 946 Vermont St.

Do you volunteer?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do volunteer. I do it just to help people.â&#x20AC;?

Wes Knight, brick and stone mason, Linwood

Charline Freitag helps in the serving line and has been baking meatloaves each month for years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; during which the cost of the recipeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4 pounds of beef has gone up notably.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had some guests tell her itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their favorite LINK meal or that it reminds them of their motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cooking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good way to share Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love with people who need help,â&#x20AC;? Freitag said, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth our time and effort.â&#x20AC;?

Ducey begins talking to volunteers at church on Sunday for that Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meal, then makes calls throughout the week. s She must round up enough people to cook the food â&#x20AC;&#x201D; usually one meatloaf or side dish apiece â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and arrange for all of it to get to LINK in time for lunch. Bakers who work during the day might drop it off at West Side Presbyterian, 1024 Kasold Drive, for Ducey and her husband to pick up, or cooks who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drive might need someone else to pick up food at their homes.

Ducey also signs up enough volunteers to prepare, serve and clean up at LINK. Once in a while, she said, strangers show up to help, and she always finds a job for them.

West Sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last meal appeared to run like clockwork, with none of the chaos one might imagine comes with throwing a dinner party for 150 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a number amply larger than the entire membership of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;little church with the big heart,â&#x20AC;? according to its website.

LINK lunches are ingrained enough in West Sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community that volunteers have it down to a routine, Ducey said, noting that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even had regular meatloaf bakers who know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be on vacation during the next lunch

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Jean Grant, writer, Lawrence VOLUNTEER ARDEN BURGESS slices cake Dec. 13 before serving lunch at LINK. make their dish early and leave it in the church freezer.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always last-minute twists and turns, though, and Ducey said the job of organizing can be more stressful than it looks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get to the point I doubt my sanity sometimes,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it always works out.â&#x20AC;?

Duceyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pre-meal blessing included everyone involved in that dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LINK version of the loaves and the fishes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bless this food,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bless those who have prepared it and those who serve it, and those who will eat.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Features reporter Sara Shepherd can be reached at 832-7187. Follow her at Twitter.com/KCSSara.

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You can do that with decor, food, beverages and music, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also nice to offer a party favor that guests can take home as a token of a special evening.

For a clever collection of party favors that can be customized, look to creative gift maven Judy Walker of Seattle, at the website TopsMalibu.com.

A sparkler in the shape of numbers and letters makes a fun way to toast that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t involve drinks; simply touch your sparkler to the one next to you. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to get silly, buy some Poof Balls â&#x20AC;&#x201D; packets of tubes and colorful paper balls like old fashioned peashooters.

Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Surprize Ballsâ&#x20AC;? recall a hot item in the 1950s created by New Orleans native Charles Gregor with the tag line, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Toy You Destroy to Enjoy.â&#x20AC;? Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handmade version consists of crepe paperwrapped balls that you unravel to reveal a variety of little trinkets and treasures. They were a hit with retailers at this fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York International Gift Fair.

For New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, she fills the balls with vintage-style toys, keepsakes, charms, gems, candy, bubbles, confetti poppers, fortunes and quotes. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make custom ones with individualized notes or prizes.

Buy them already decorated, or plain to embellish yourself.

Shiny red poppers filled with confetti would be a fun midnight favor for guests, and Walker has little wish capsule necklaces too for recording resolutions. (Deluxe Surprize Balls, $16.50; set of six undecorated balls, $59; four sparklers, $16.50; six Poof Balls, $15; wish capsules, $9.50, www.topsmalibu.com) Brit Moran of San Francisco, who runs her own monthly subscription-based craft store, is offering a festive LED balloon kit that includes mini LED lights, glitter, air pump, balloons and ribbon to make decorations or favors that glow and sparkle. ($24.99, www.brit.co) Small yet thoughtful favors can be found at the online wedding and party supplier

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POOF BALLS, a modern take on a traditional pea shooter, are a fun party favor at a holiday gathering. www.beau-coup.com. Chic silver snowflake wine stoppers, jeweled snowflake votive holders and miniature cinnamonscented pinecone candles would all make pretty takeaways. (Wine stoppers, $2.30 and up; votive holders, $2.42 and up; pine cones, $7.24 and up) A homemade take-home favor is always appreciated. HGTV.com has instructions for putting together interesting ones like custom-mixed loose tea, colorful candies packed in cork-topped vials, and mini bottles of custom-flavored liquors such as ginger anise vodka and vanilla cinnamon

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bourbon. Music lovers could create USB thumb-drive mixes, perhaps with the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party playlist. (www.hgtv.com/entertaining ) Monica Pedersen, a designer, HGTV host and author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make it Beautiful: Designs and Ideas for Entertaining at Homeâ&#x20AC;?

(Agate Midway, 2012), has a favorite fragranced candle she likes to give. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pretty, scented votives wrapped like a firecracker are always easy favors. Kai brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my favorite, and definitely sooth-

ing for New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day,â&#x20AC;? she says. Kaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Twilight candles are a heady blend of exotic white florals. (box of four, $48, www. lifetherapy.com ) Finally, as revelers head out the door, Pedersen suggests setting out an attractive cooler filled with iced bottles of coconut water. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Encourage your guests to take one for the road,â&#x20AC;? she says.

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I love Christmas. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather do than travel the five hours back to the farm in southwest Kansas where I was born and raised. I enjoy spending time with my family drinking coffee, participating in a daylong feast, shooting guns and trying to convince my grandmothers that marriage is a long way off for me.

With that said, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ready for Christmas to be over. I really love the season, and I am fully â&#x20AC;&#x153;presentâ&#x20AC;? (ha!) during all the festivities, but the whole Christmas present-buying, consumerism overload gives me anxiety unlike any other Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve felt throughout the year.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ready to get back to pressure-free shopping. We all can accurately assume that clothes are the most returned gift of

the holiday, and we all can all smile at the thought that the winter coat thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been on back order for the last month will be in stock again. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be cheap.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping to nab a couple of the following items after Christmas:

leather pants

a proper hat

a to-the-knees down coat

the gift I was supposed to get my mother on behalf of my three brothers and me but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t because I waited too long and every option was on back order. Sorry, Mom. Sorry, brothers.

Dealnews.com, though designed to overwhelm, is an incredible online source for all the greatest deals that brands have to offer. It reports on the best afterChristmas deals from apparel merchants like New York & Company, Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic factory stores, Express, Old Navy and Gap. These companies have historically offered as much as 50 percent off sale items on Dec. 26.

For winter outerwear, expect prices to

drop significantly in January and February. The waning winter and post-Christmas season both contribute to brands trying to get their product off the rack and into your closet. Though the options will be more limited, the sales, in my mind, are completely worth it.

Other winter apparel will surely be deeply discounted. You can stock up on this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest trends at the lowest prices youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see any time of year and have them in the hopper for next winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wardrobe. Be careful to choose items that will likely be trending for another couple years. Leather pants? Yes. Neon sweatshirt? No. Leather pants are just coming into trend, while the neon trend has run its course.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re super ambitious, you can get a jump on next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas shopping 364 days early. I, however, will be looking for a gift for my mom, one day late. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ali Edwards can be reached at go@ljworld.com.

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Yeah, yeah, this is a major flaw of mine. I mean, I know people who love chili better than anything else when it comes to winter. Better than snowflakes, hot chocolate or an open fire. Me? Not so much. Heck, even back when I ate meat, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a favorite. When everyone else was so excited about having a pot of chili, I would just kind of be like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meh. Whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the bread.â&#x20AC;?

That said, I might have to change my tune, however so slightly. Because I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found THE chili for me.

This chili isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your cowboy â&#x20AC;&#x153;chuckwagonâ&#x20AC;? variety, but even if you like that, I think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll dig this. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearty, chunky and has a great combination of flavors.

Plus, it is amazingly cheap for the amount of food and nutrition you get when you make it. Sweet potatoes, red lentils, onion, bell pepper, beans and spices all play together nicely, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost much at all and have great health benefits.

Honestly, the hubby and I made it on a weekend and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all I can do not to make it again, even after days and days of eating it.

Note: We made this in our slow cooker on a Sunday. Check the comments at Post Punk Kitchen, http://ljw.bz/Udxo4M, if you want to do it that way. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slower, but, boy, did the house smell good all afternoon.

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Add chili powder, sweet potatoes, lentils, salt and vegetable broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Let it boil for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

When lentils are cooked and sweet potatoes are tender, add the remaining ingredients and heat through.

Taste for salt and seasoning, top with cilantro and lime and serve!

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anta is not the only one who likes a clean chimney. Chimneys need to be cleaned at least once a year. Unused chimneys should also be inspected on a regular basis.

Cleaning a chimney is easy for anyone who isn’t afraid of heights.

Step 1: Measure the diameter and overall height of the chimney. Depending on the roof pitch and chimney location, onestory homes typically have chimneys that are less than 15 feet tall, and two-story homes have chimneys that are 21 feet to 25 feet tall. Most chimneys are square, some are rectangular and others are constructed, or lined, with round metal pipe.

Step 2: Purchase or rent an appropriately sized wire or poly brush that will fit snuggly into the chimney opening. Stainless steel chimney pipe should be cleaned with a poly brush, and masonry liners should be cleaned with a wire bristle brush.

Don’t forget to get enough chimney brush rod sections or rope to span the height of the chimney.

Step 3: Open the chimney flue. If possible, remove the chimney damper.

Step 4: Chimneys can be cleaned from top to bottom or bottom to top. Chimney sweeping while standing inside the home, though safer, will spread soot and debris throughout the house. When cleaning

from the roof top, cover the fireplace opening with plastic sheeting to contain the falling soot and debris.

Step 5: From the rooftop, assemble the chimney rod and insert it down into the chimney until it reaches the firebox floor.

When using a rope, tie a weight to the end of the rope and drop it down through the chimney.

Step 6: From inside the home, attach the appropriate sized brush, then slowly pull the brush up through the chimney. Once the brush has been pulled up through the chimney, insert the rod or rope down into the chimney again and this time pull or push the brush from the rooftop down into the home.

Step 7: Repeat the process as many times as necessary to ensure all debris and creosote has been knocked loose from inside the chimney.

Step 8: Clean up the debris and soot from the chimney box and dispose of it properly.

Step 9: Maintain the chimney between cleanings by burning a chimney sweeping log. Chimney sweeping logs are not a substitute for proper cleaning, but they can help reduce creosote buildup throughout the season.

— Linda Cottin can be reached at go@ljworld.com.

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Pet gifts follow high-tech trend

BY SUE MANNING ASSOCIATED PRESS

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ANGELES — A holiday present for Fido or Fluffy used to be an extra table scrap or a new squeeze toy.

But as with gifts for their human counterparts, pet presents are becoming increasingly high-tech.

Like presents for young children who lack the dexterity to enjoy their new playthings, pet gifts are usually for the human who owns the pet. Allie Robino of Austin, Texas, bought a dog treat maker for her 8-year-old rescue mutt Bentley, but she’ll be baking the biscuits — not Bentley.

She bought PetSmart’s Sunbeam Holiday Dog Treat Maker, essentially a waffle-maker with dog-bone molds, for Bentley when she took him to see Santa Claus at a Fort Worth pet store. Even though he and her other dog, Shiner, will be the primary beneficiaries of the purchase, it’s mostly a gift for Robino, who admits to having problems making things at home from scratch.

“A lot of these kinds of things end up being more complicated than the company promises, but this was super easy to use and the finished product looked great. Believe me, OS

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if it were possible to mess up, I would have messed up. I’m batting zero on Pinterest,” she said, referring to the photosharing website beloved by amateur chefs and DIY-crafters.

Robino said it was the only time she has bought a gift for a pet that requires electricity, figuring that would put Bentley in a rarefied group of animals with high-tech presents. But there are actually plenty of gadgets in stores for animals, from the predictable (dog barking control, electronic self-cleaning cat litter boxes) to the surprising (exercise equipment, air conditioners for doghouses, pet air purifiers for human houses).

Technology is having an impact in every area of the pet world, including food, toys and care products, said Bob Vetere, president of the American Pet Products Association.

He believes health care advances are moving the fastest.

“There are many advances on the pet rehabilitation side of health care that weren’t even heard of a few years ago.

There are also new advances in medication, treatments, and even testing and diagnostic areas. For example, you can send off your pet’s DNA to find out their breed and even give at-home tests to determine if certain diseases are present,” he said.

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