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Affidavit: Bragg stood still as girlfriend allegedly hit him against a wall with his head down and his hands in his pockets, according to a newly released arrest affidavit in the case. Initially Bragg was arrested and charged with battering the 19-year-old woman, Saleeha Soofi.

By Conrad Swanson cswanson@ljworld.com

When his girlfriend accused him of cheating on her and began to get physically violent, University of Kansas basketball player Carlton Bragg Jr. stood

However, the charge against him stemming from the Dec. 9 incident was soon dropped. A single charge of battery was then filed against Soofi on Dec. 14. During a Delta Upsilon fraternity party on Dec.

9, Soofi pulled Bragg, 21, into a stairwell and the two argued, according to the arrest affidavit filed in Douglas County District Court. The two were dating, the affidavit says, and “previously agreed they would not

date other people,” but “Soofi learned Bragg was being unfaithful to her.” An arrest affidavit is a document filed by police explaining the grounds for an arrest. Allegations

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State senator: STAR bonds idea still needs vetting

THE MENORAH BURNS near the Lawrence Public Library skating rink after a lighting ceremony Tuesday.

Jewish pride in Lawrence was on full display Tuesday during the city’s annual menorah lighting event at the public library

Means of paying for $70M rec center at Clinton Lake remains largely unsettled By Elvyn Jones ejones@ljworld.com

The economic development incentive tool that could finance a proposed outdoor activity center at Clinton Lake will get a hard look in the coming legislative session, the state senator who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee said. Earlier this month, Jeff Wise, Plei managing principal, was part of presentations to the Lawrence City Commission and Douglas County Commission regarding Plei’s proposed development of a $70 million outdoor recreational center at Clinton Lake State Park. Wise said the outdoor recreation center planned for the undeveloped Campground No. 2 on the western portion of the state park would share the same features as Plei’s U.S. National Whitewater Center near Charlotte, N.C. Those include a manmade whitewater rafting and kayaking facility, zip lines, rock climbing, a trail system, outdoor amphitheater, restaurants, beer garden and conference center. But even Plei officials concede that figuring out how to pay for such a large project is an issue that is unsettled. State officials, including Gov. Sam Brownback, have championed the idea of using STAR bonds, a type of special taxing district that would allow the project to keep large amounts of state and local sales taxes generated at the development. > BONDS, 6A

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ABOVE PHOTO: RICHARD RENNER, as Judah Maccabee, lights the “tallest menorah in Lawrence” Tuesday during the Chabad Center for Jewish Life Community Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration, an annual Hanukkah gathering in downtown Lawrence that also includes food and music. LEFT: RABBI ZALMAN TIECHTEL addresses a crowd gathered for the annual event.

KU Libraries offering buttons that display preferred gender pronouns By Sara Shepherd sshepherd@ljworld.com

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BUTTONS FEATURING PREFERRED GENDER PRONOUNS are part of the University of Kansas Libraries “You Belong Here” marketing campaign. L A W R E NC E

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A number of University of Kansas Libraries employees now wear buttons showing their preferred gender pronouns. Extra buttons are offered for students who want one, too. “Because gender is, itself, fluid and up to the individual,” a posted sign at the libraries explains. “Each person has the right to identify their own pronouns, and we encourage you to ask before assuming someone’s gender. Pronouns matter!

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Misgendering someone can have lasting consequences, and using the incorrect pronoun can be hurtful, disrespectful, and invalidate someone’s identity.” The buttons are part of KU Libraries’ “You Belong Here” marketing campaign, targeted at attracting undergraduates and making sure they feel welcome, including those who are transgendered, library leaders said. There are three versions of the square-shaped “My pronouns are” buttons: “He him his,” “She her hers” and, for people who don’t identify themselves as male or

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female, “They them theirs.” Library employees can choose whether they want to wear them, said Rebecca Smith, KU Libraries executive director of communications and advancement. She said there are extra buttons available at some library counters, and KU Libraries has reordered at least once to keep up with demand. “We’ve told all of our front-line employees, if a student asks, give them a button,” Smith said. Those “front-line” employees at the circulation

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Even in death, daughter prompts Christmas acts of kindness By Beccy Tanner The Wichita Eagle

Wichita (ap) — Suzanne and Cory Ozbun didn’t realize their baby daughter’s birth would someday have the makings of a modern Christmas story. At the time, there was only heartbreak and sadness. Last year at this time, Suzanne was pregnant with their daughter Elizabeth, “Ellie.” Ellie was stillborn on Christmas Eve 2015, The Wichita Eagle reports. The past 365 days have brought the family a roller coaster of emotions, and their story now is prompting strangers to perform acts of kindness in their daughter’s name through the website Bless4Ellie. It’s a story of love, devotion, birth, death, birth again and finally joy. It begins with an ultrasound. At 20 weeks, the ultrasound showed that Ellie’s brain wasn’t developing and that she had an extra copy of chromosome 13. “And babies that have that can die at any point,” Suzanne said. “We anticipated that if she was born alive, she would live for only a minute or two.” Suzanne Steffens grew up in Andover. She graduated from Andover High School in 2002 and went to Kansas State University, where, in 2006, she received her bachelor’s degree in physical science. That same year, she married Cory Ozbun, who had received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from K-State. In 2007, the couple moved to Overland Park, where she began studying to become a family physician at the University of Kansas Medical Center and he became a minister for Colonial Presbyterian. She graduated in 2011 and now is an attending resident at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. Their first child, Sam-

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There are hurting people all around. That’s something I have become a lot more aware of because of Ellie — there are moms, dads, brothers and sisters, grandparents, spouses that are grieving, and their grief doesn’t get recognized or resolved. It comes in cycles and comes back around. It changes and sometimes is most prominent on the holidays.”

— Suzanne Ozbun, mother of Ellie, who was stillborn on Christmas Eve 2015

uel William, arrived on May 23, 2014. And with the anticipated birth of their daughter, the couple kept hoping for a miracle. “When we got pregnant and we found out it was a girl, it was so exciting,” Cory said. “We already had a son. The potential for the whole daddydaughter thing was so fun. But then, at the 20week mark, we noticed something was wrong. It would become the first step in a multiple-month process of the hardest season of our lives.” The chromosome abnormality, Trisomy 13, can cause multiple defects, Suzanne said. And Ellie had them. “She had significant heart defects and abnormalities with her breathing system, especially with her nose and mouth,” Suzanne said. For 12 more weeks, Suzanne felt baby Ellie moving and growing inside her womb. And the couple kept hoping. “My hope was to love her, raise her and see her become a kid and adult and teach her to do things,” Suzanne said. “She’s my daughter. She still is. And my hopes for her are the same for my boys.” Knowing this could be the only chance to interact with Ellie, the couple read to the tiny fetus each night before bedtime. “We were always hopeful, expectant for a miracle,” Cory said. “I know miracles are possible. At some point, I was desperately seeking God for a miracle and at the same time balancing

the potential of hurt and death. The situation was incredibly difficult.” On the morning of Christmas Eve 2015, Suzanne was told that Ellie had stopped moving, and her heart ceased to beat. “I was mad when I found out she died,” Suzanne said. “I was mad because I felt we were robbed of this holiday. Because I love Christmas and suddenly it would be different forever. I was mad as we drove home to pack up stuff and go back to the hospital.” The doctors induced labor on the afternoon of Christmas Eve. Elizabeth “Ellie” Joy was stillborn later that night. And Suzanne’s anger began to turn to wonder. “She stayed there with us in the room all through the night,” Suzanne said. “We let her go in the morning. It was hard not to feel grief, and I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but we both felt joy when we saw her. We knew she was going to have some abnormalities, but we didn’t know how that would go. We had this tremendous joy and love when we saw her, and I think God allowed us to feel peace during this time, because I have no other explanation.” Ellie had the long legs and feet of her daddy. Her mouth was just like her older brother’s. She had blonde hair like her mommy. “I felt that connection to her like I did with the other kids,” Cory said. Brother Sam, who was 18 months old at the time and just beginning to identify body parts,

climbed on the bed with his mom and dad and pointed to his baby sister’s face. “One thing she had that was abnormal was her nose, and surely everyone noticed what was abnormal about her face, but the adults didn’t say anything,” Suzanne said. “And here he comes and the first thing he says is ‘nose.’ He called out the elephant in the room. It was actually one of the most precious things ever. It was just what he knew. Just how she looked. This was his sister, and he knew she was Ellie.” A week later, the family held a memorial service and Ellie was buried in Johnson County’s Memorial Gardens in Overland Park in Baby Land. As Christmas Eve neared this year, the Ozbuns wanted to do something in honor of their daughter. They created a website, Bless4Ellie. They are asking people to do random acts of kindness — things like rake a yard for a neighbor, take dinner to a friend or buy coffee for the next person in line. They are asking people to take a picture of the acts of kindness they’ve received or given and submit it to Ellie’s website. “There are hurting people all around,” Suzanne said. “That’s something I have become a lot more aware of because of Ellie — there are moms, dads, brothers and sisters, grandparents, spouses that are grieving, and their grief doesn’t get recognized or resolved. It comes in cycles and comes back around. It changes and sometimes is most prominent on the holidays.” Kristen Trumpp of Kansas City, Mo., was one of those who received a Bless4Ellie act of kindness a week ago. Her car was stolen. She received a card with $100 in it from some friends of the Ozbuns’. A few days before then, Trumpp had given

some help to a mother who has had some financial needs. “She needed help with bills and groceries,” Trumpp said. “So we made a Costco run and got all the staples and were able to tell her about Ellie and why we wanted to honor her life. Then, a week after that, my car was stolen. It was overwhelming how friends responded. To me, God and Ellie are using this to teach me to be the recipient of a blessing.” Wichitan Jenae Crowley gave blankets to some Somalian refugees who arrived in Wichita on Monday. On their cards, she wrote “#Bless4Ellie.” The Bless4Ellie action is “a powerful testimony of finding joy in the midst of indescribable grief,” Crowley said. “The timing is providential. We have an opportunity to bless others with love and kindness on Ellie’s birthday (Christmas Eve) all while we are preparing our hearts to remember the birth of another baby born more than 2,000 years ago.” On Nov. 1, Suzanne gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Nathanael John. Sam, who is now a year older, is excited to have a baby brother but will sometimes talk about Ellie. “It caught me off guard,” Suzanne said. “It was sweet he remembered. I said, ‘Sam, do you know where Ellie is?’ He said, ‘Yeah, she is in heaven with Jesus.’” Suzanne’s hope is that people will continue to care for her daughter’s memory “and that her life will mean something, because it meant a lot to us and our friends.” Baby Ellie, through Bless4Ellie, continues to touch lives. “She continues to touch more people than I have ever touched,” Suzanne said. “There is something compelling about that. “I hope her life keeps touching others.”

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in an affidavit must be proved in court. In the stairwell, Soofi told police, “she was swearing and pointing her finger at Bragg and his back was against a wall,” the affidavit says; during this time she “felt Bragg was not paying attention to her, so she pushed him in the chest.” Aside from interviewing Soofi, police also exam-

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Buttons and information desks are the ones who initially suggested the idea and, along with input from KU’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, helped craft language to advertise that the libraries are inclusive spaces. The “You Belong Here” campaign aims to increase the visibility of KU Libraries’ commitment to diversity and inclusion, “a universal value of libraries,” dean of libraries Kevin Smith (no relation to Rebecca Smith) said. Perhaps unlike any other academic building or unit at KU, the libraries are used by everyone, not just students taking certain classes or majoring in certain things, he said. The language is strong, but that reaffirms a historical stance of libraries, Smith said. They have never really been neutral places. Libraries celebrate First Amendment values, he said, and have been vocal opponents of efforts such as banning

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BIRTHS Brandon Englebrecht and Ashley VanDerHeide, Eudora, a girl, Tuesday. Joshua and Ashley Daniel, Lawrence, a boy, Monday. Sara Shepherd/Journal-World Photo

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LIBRARIES “YOU BELONG HERE” MARKETING CAMPAIGN is aimed at attracting undergraduates and making sure they feel welcome, including those who are transgendered. This sign is posted inside Watson Library. books — which often target titles by authors from populations whose voices have been oppressed. “A commitment to support the voices of margin-

alized people is part and parcel to the libraries’ commitment to the values of the First Amendment,” he said. Smith, who came to KU from Duke University in

May, said diversity and inclusion was on the minds of all universities last year. “You Belong Here” signs also highlight locations of “gender-inclu-

sive” restrooms, reflection rooms for meditation and prayer and lactation stations, all now available in both Watson and Anschutz libraries.

ined security video camera footage from the stairwell. Citing the criminal investigation, representatives from both the Lawrence Police Department and the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office denied the Journal-World’s request for the video footage. In the video, police noted two “individuals believed to be Bragg and Soofi” enter the stairwell, while Soofi slammed the door shut and engaged in “what appeared to be an animated encounter with Bragg,” the affidavit says.

“During much of the encounter, Bragg stands against the wall with his head down and his hands in his jacket pockets,” the affidavit says. During the argument, Soofi shoved Bragg in the chest several times and twice she placed her left hand on his neck and pushed him against the wall, the affidavit says. After some time “being punched or shoved by Soofi,” Bragg removed his hands from his pockets and shoved her, the affidavit says, and she fell

backward onto the steps inside the stairwell. Soofi then walked up the stairs only to return shortly thereafter talking on the telephone, the affidavit says. The footage did not record sound. As Soofi left the stairwell she slapped Bragg’s shoulder, the affidavit says. Initially Soofi told police that Bragg punched her in the face, but later she noted he might have only pushed her, the affidavit says. Officers noticed a “raised bruise” on her right elbow.

Bragg was arrested that morning and released later that afternoon after posting a $500 bond. He was temporarily suspended from the basketball team, but after the criminal charge against him was dropped the suspension was lifted. Soofi is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 25, when she will be formally charged. — Public safety reporter Conrad Swanson can be reached at 832-7284. Follow him on Twitter: @Conrad_Swanson

CORRECTIONS A story in Tuesday’s Journal-World about retiring University of Kansas professor of pharmaceutical chemistry Val Stella incorrectly reported the number of children he has. Stella and his wife, Beth, have three. The Journal-World’s policy is to correct all significant errors that are brought to the editors’ attention, usually in this space. If you believe we have made such an error, call 785-832-7154, or email news@ljworld.com.

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Execution stay lifted for Fort Leavenworth prisoner Last military execution in state was 1961 hanging By Jim Suhr Associated Press

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RONALD GRAY leaves a courtroom escorted by military police at Fort Bragg, N.C., in this April 6, 1988, file photo. A Kansas federal judge has lifted a stay of execution for Gray.

Kansas City, Mo. — A Kansas federal judge has lifted a stay of execution for a former soldier sentenced to death for two killings and a series of rapes, inching the man closer to becoming the military’s first death sentence carried out in more than a half century. U.S. District Judge J. Thomas Marten last week sided with the U.S. government in denying a bid by former Fort Bragg, N.C., soldier Ronald A. Gray to block the military from pressing ahead with the execution by lethal injection. Since a military court sentenced him to die in 1988, Gray has been held at Fort Leavenworth,

where the military carried out its last execution when it hanged Army Pvt. John Bennett in 1961 for raping and trying to kill an 11-year-old Austrian girl. No known execution date has been set for Gray as of Tuesday. Though Gray’s attorneys have said in recent court filings that they plan to ask military courts to intervene, that status of those appeals was unclear Tuesday. A message left by The Associated Press with Gray’s capital public defender, Tim Kane, was not immediately returned. Gray, 51, is among six people on the U.S. military’s death row, according to the Death Penalty Information Center, a nonprofit research

Kansas high school students to receive ACT score projections Topeka (ap) — Kansas high school students will now receive ACT college-entrance exam score projections with their state test results. The University of Kansas’ Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation studied the correlation between 10th grade assessments and ACT scores, and the state Board of Education evaluated the results of the analysis this month. Ten school districts participated in the study, including five of the state’s six largest districts, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported. CETE director Kris Kaase said after evaluating nearly 5,400 students’ state math and reading assessment

scores, the center found the data aligns with the ACT when it comes to a student’s college preparedness. Education commissioner Randy Watson said students who take 10th grade assessments in the future will now receive ACT projection information with their test scores. “We wanted them to have some predictability early in high school as to how they could score,” Watson said. “We thought it was an important service.” The ACT has a scoring scale ranging from 1 to 36, and each subject has a benchmark score that if a student reaches, he or she has a 75 percent likelihood of

January LMH Performance and Wellness Center Classes Classes at LMH Performance and Wellness Center, Suite 100, Sports Pavilion, Lawrence. Free, unless other-

Attend this free class to learn ways to break the habit, pharmaceutical and nicotine replacement assists, preventing weight gain and dealing with stress during the quit process. Registration required. 5 registrants required.

Speed Drop-in Wellness Coaching

Why Weight? Small Group Wellness Coaching for Weight Management

wise noted. Information and registration at lmh.org.

Sat, Jan. 28, 8-10 am Want to make a wellness change this year? A wellness coach can support and advise you on setting attainable goals. Drop in for a quick sampling of what wellness coaching is. Consultations are free and limited to 15 minutes each.

Heel Bone Density Screening

Wed, Jan. 11, 3-5 pm Make an appointment at (785) 505-5840 This quick and easy heel screening can indicate if further testing for osteoporosis is needed. Education provided. $15/person.

LMH Main Campus Classes Classes at LMH. Registration

requested, unless noted Call 785-505-5800 or visit lmh.org for details.

Steps to Successfully Quitting Smoking Tues, Jan. 10, 6-7:30 pm

Thurs, Jan. 5- Feb. 2, 6-7:30 pm A Registered Dietitian and a Certified Nurse Wellness Coach will help you learn about fitness and how to set achievable goals. They will discuss successful weight loss strategies and research-based information about healthy eating. Optional weigh ins. 8 spots available. Enroll early. $75.

group that opposes capital punishment. Those inmates, whose appeals are pending, include Nidal Hasan, an Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting rampage at a Texas Army base. The U.S. president — the nation’s commander in chief — has the power to commute a military death sentence, and no service member can be put to death unless the president signs off on it, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. The commandant of Fort Leavenworth’s disciplinary barracks where Gray is held is the one who would schedule the date and time of the execution, according to the federal government’s

court filings. Gray was convicted and ordered condemned in military court in 1988 for two murders and three rapes in the Fayetteville, N.C., area while stationed at Fort Bragg, where he reached the rank of specialist and was a cook. He pleaded guilty in civilian courts to two other killings and five rapes and was sentenced to eight life terms, three of them consecutive. The federal appeal was filed in 2008 for Gray, whose attorneys claimed he had an ineffective lawyer in his earlier case and lacked the mental capacity to stand trial. Gray’s appellate attorneys also have questioned the military’s jurisdiction over the case. > MILITARY, 4A

Man accused of sex crimes at shelter By Conrad Swanson cswanson@ljworld.com

earning a C or better in similar introductory-level college courses. The state’s math and English tests have a scoring scale ranging from 1 to 4, and if a student scores a 3 or 4 on the tests then he or she is projected to hit or surpass the benchmarks for the equivalent ACT subjects. Education officials said they hope this information will be useful for parents and students to make decisions such as which courses to take in high school. The education department hopes to eventually give families correlation data for other tests too, such as their children’s SAT college-entrance exam and the ASVAB military enlistment exam.

A man was arrested at the Lawrence Community Shelter after being accused of sexually touching two people and battering a third. Mark Meyer, 56, was arrested Sunday morning at the shelter, according to the Douglas County Jail’s online booking logs. He is listed as a resident of the shelter. Meyer faces two misdemeanor charges of sexual battery and a single misdemeanor charge of battery. Meyer is accused of touching two people in their mid-20s on Sunday

“with the intent to arouse or satisfy” his sexual desires, according to a criminal complaint filed in Douglas County District Court. He is also accused of battering a third person the same day. According to the Lawrence Police Department’s activity logs, the crimes were reported at 10 a.m. Sunday and four officers responded to the scene. Citing the sensitive nature of the incident, Lawrence Police Officer Drew Fennelly declined to offer additional details on the reported crimes. Meyer remains an inmate at the Douglas County Jail.

Community Health Education Events Each month, we bring you a three-course supper and a health seminar. Reservations required 24 hours in advance. Space is limited. $5.51 for the meal.

Cholesterol and Glucose Screening

Wed, Jan. 11, 8-9:30 am Drop in for a lipid profile (full cholesterol) and blood sugar (glucose) by finger stick. $20/ test (exact cash or check). Fasting 9-10 hours is recommended; water and necessary medications are okay. You may experience short wait times.

These free inspections are sponsored by Safe Kids of Douglas County Coalition. Drop in.

Newborn Safety

Thurs, Jan. 5, 6-8:30 pm Learn about infant CPR and choking; child passenger safety; safe sleep; and safety issues. $25/person or $40/couple.

AHA Pediatric First Aid

Sat, Jan. 28, 9 am-1 pm This American Heart Association class is recommended for child care providers and others. It teaches basic skills that may save a life or prevent further Prediabetes Class injury in children. A completion Wed, Jan. 18, Noon-1:30 pm This free class is for those at risk card is issued at course conclusion. Meets KDHE child care for developing diabetes or have already been told that they have licensing requirements. $50. prediabetes. Topics include preSeven Steps to venting or delaying Type 2 diabe- Pediatric First Aid/ Stress Mastery tes, diet, exercise, weight loss, CPR Renewal – A Basic Stress medications and avoiding poten- Sat, Jan. 14, 9-11 am tial complications. Taught by LMH Meets KDHE child care licensManagement Course Diabetes Education Center staff. ing requirements for child care Tues, Jan. 31 & Feb, 7, 6-7:30 pm providers with a current American Look Good, Feel Better Heart Association Pediatric This two session class offers Wed, Jan. 18, 5:30-7 pm basic stress management First Aid card and a Heartsaver Trained volunteer beauty profes- CPR certification. $50. information and skills instrucsionals offer free advice on nontion. Registration required due medical beauty techniques to to space limitations. 5 regisGet Fit help manage appearance-related trants required. $25/person. side effects of cancer treatment. Aqua Fit Class session begins Jan. 10 Call (785) 505-2807 to enroll. Senior Supper This class is for people recoverand Seminar ing from surgery or those with Breastfeeding Tues, Jan. 17, Supper, 5 pm a chronic illness, decreased Your Baby & Presentation, 6 pm flexibility, strength, endurThurs, Jan. 12, 6-9 pm Topic: Dizziness in the Older Adult ance or balance? Sign up at Presented by: Tanya Robb, APRN, Learn how to have a good lprd.org or (785) 832-SWIM! and a lasting breastfeeding of Lawrence Otolaryngology, LLC experience. $20/ Jivin’ Joints person. Partner is free. Class session begins Jan. 9 A certified Arthritis Foundation Babycare Workshop water exercise class. Sign up at Sun, Jan. 8, 3-6 pm lprd.org or (785) 832-SWIM! Bathing, cord care, diapering, sleeping, crying, nutriBalance for Life: a tion and safety. $25/ Movement Class person. Partner is free.

Child Safety Seat Inspections

Sat, Jan. 7, 9 am-noon Dale Willey Automotive, 2840 Iowa St.

with Tai Chi

Classes begin in January 4 different levels of classes with Tai Chi movements taught by registered physical therapists. $60/8 sessions. Call (785) 505-2840

Free Support Groups

All groups are free at LMH, 325 Maine St. Call the numbers provided for more information. No registration required, unless noted.

Better Breathers Club

Tues, Jan. 10, 10-11 am Topic: Back to Basics, Part 1 for Better Breathing. (785) 505-2850.

Diabetes Education Group Wed, Jan. 11, 6 pm Topic: Preventing and Managing Illness (785) 505-3062.

Cancer Support Group

Wed, Jan. 18, 5:30 pm No registration necessary. At LMH Oncology Center. (785) 505-2807 or liv.frost@lmh.org.

Stroke Support Group Tues, Jan. 17, 4 pm (785) 505-2712.

Grief Support Group

Mon, Jan. 16, 4 pm (785) 505-3140.

Build Your Village – a Perinatal Support Group Call (785) 505-3081 for dates.

Breastfeeding & New Parent Support Group

Mon, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10-11:30 am Infant weight checks available.

To enroll or for information, call ConnectCare at (785) 505-5800 or visit lmh.org.

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Congress’ budget patch averts national farm loan crisis By Roxana Hegeman Associated Press

Wichita (ap) — U.S. farmers drained all available government agricultural loan money this past fiscal year to get through one of the worst agricultural downturns in recent years, but no one who qualifies for a farm loan will be denied in the next four months due to an unusual provision passed this month by Congress. The budget patch gives the Agriculture Department’s Farm Service Agency authority to meet the spike in loan demand by using future funding, according to U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, a Kansas Republican who chairs an agricultural appropriations panel. There is no limit to how much the USDA can lend through April 28 — a victory for farm groups who pressed Washington for the fix to avert a looming loan crisis. Already, corn and wheat prices have pushed farmers to the limit, and beef prices are hurting ranchers. They turned to lenders, leading the FSA to fall short $137 million short of needed direct and guaranteed loan funds in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30. When the money ran out, approved loans were funded in the current fiscal year, piling on to the demand for loans and raising the specter that FSA would again run out of money before spring — when most farmers need it the most. “If you are trying to grow a crop and feed a family and pay the bills, it is a problem,” Moran said. “This is one of the most difficult times in agriculture in a long time.” Operating loans for 2016 are coming due at a time of widespread downturn. Farmers in

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In November 2008, another Kansas federal judge, Richard Rogers, issued a stay for Gray two weeks before his scheduled execution. In successfully pressing for Marten to lift the stay, federal prosecutors argued in a court filing Dec. 9 that Gray “seems to believe that he is entitled to an indefinite federal stay of execution while he exhausts his remedies in the military courts. This is not the law.” Various factors help explain the absence of military executions in recent decades.

Georgia, the Carolinas and Alabama have gotten a double whammy of drought and flooding. Midwest states are reeling from a glut in global grain markets that has slashed crop prices, and cotton growers in Georgia and Texas also are suffering due to low prices. Consumer demand for milk is down. Cattle prices are falling. Not as many people are able to pay off their 2016 operating loans, and the next 60 to 90 days will be telling, said Steve Apodaca, vice president for the Washington, D.C.-based The American Bankers Association’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Banking. Most borrowers will be able to sustain themselves another year, and bankers will be able to help restructure their loans and add federal guarantees to commercial loans, Apodaca said. He is not expecting a repeat of the farm crisis of the 1980s, when land values tanked and interest rates were high. Matt Ubell and his two siblings took out an FSA loan this month to buy their parents’ cattle and crops farm in Wheaton, Kansas, but he says the agricultural economy “has us scared to death.” Their balance sheet was just above the break-even point to qualify for the loan. “We are kind of starting out fresh. We bought the farm, we bought the equipment.” Ubell said. “... We are pretty highly leveraged right now.” The 34-year-old farmer and his wife put in long hours to make ends meet for their four children. His wife is a cook and a nursing assistant. He works at a lumberyard and delivers liquid feed supplements for cattle. One measure of the farm economy is equity — the amount of debt

compared to assets like land and machinery. The USDA’s Economic Research Service predicted last month U.S. farm equity would decline 3.1 percent in 2016 to $2.47 trillion — the second straight year of declines. Farm debt is expected to rise 5.2 percent to $375.4 billion in 2016. With such low commodity prices, Russell Boening said he is doing everything he can not to borrow more money than he absolutely needs to operate his 7,500-acre family farm in south Texas because “that gets you further and further behind.” That includes delaying equipment purchases. The 57-year-old has farmed for 35 years, has hundreds of dairy and beef cattle and grows hay, corn, cotton, wheat and watermelons to diversify his income. Also the president of the Texas Farm Bureau, Boening knows he’s in a better spot than younger farmers like Ubell. “We have been here long enough,” he said. “We have a good relationship with the lender, so we have equity built up and we are in a better spot than someone who has struck out on their own within the last 10 years.” This year’s bountiful yields and low interest rates on loans helped many growers. But many commercial lenders are now demanding farmers whose operations are under stress to get government guarantees that any money lent for next year’s crops will be repaid. “When a farmer goes under, it affects that rural community,” Apodaca said. “He is no longer buying seed, he is no longer buying equipment. His family is no longer going to the local Main Street and buying goods and services.”

Condemned inmates may appeal their death sentences to military and civilian courts, potentially delaying an execution for decades, as in Gray’s case. In 1983, the armed services’ highest court ruled that the military death penalty law was constitutionally flawed because it did not include “aggravating” factors to help jurors decide which cases deserve capital punishment. That ruling resulted in a number of death sentences being converted to life terms. But the next year, President Ronald Reagan reinstated the military’s capital punishment, defining who is subject to the death penalty in the armed forces through an

executive order. The U.S. Supreme Court in 1996 upheld Reagan’s action as constitutional. In 1997, the Uniform Code of Military Justice — the military’s modernday legal system — was amended to add a life sentence without the possibility of parole as an alternative to the death penalty, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. In October, the U.S. Supreme Court said it would not hear a challenge to the death penalty for military members, rejecting an appeal from a former soldier sentenced to death for killing two fellow soldiers and injuring 14 others in an attack in Kuwait in 2003.

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Tackling water There’s plenty of hard work ahead for a local legislator and the state in addressing an increasingly important issue.

ov. Sam Brownback and the legislative leadership in Topeka are to be commended for making water a focus in the coming legislative session. And it’s encouraging that a Lawrence legislator — Republican state Rep. Tom Sloan — will play a key role by chairing the new Water and Environment Committee. Water is a bipartisan issue. There is consensus across party lines that the water issues Kansas faces are serious. Drought, erosion and excessive usage pose longterm threats to Kansas’ aquifers, reservoirs and rivers. Consider that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment says the Ogallala Aquifer in western Kansas is responsible for $2 billion a year in beef production and $1.75 billion a year in corn production and that the irrigated land above it is valued at roughly $5 billion. In eastern Kansas, reservoirs provide water to two-thirds of the state’s population. Those reservoirs are responsible for about 60 percent of the state’s electricity production. If the state does nothing over the next 50 years, KDHE estimates 70 percent of the aquifer will be depleted and 40 percent of the irrigated land above it will no longer be able to support irrigation. In addition, the water supply in federal reservoirs will be 40 percent filled with sediment, and five of the seven basins that support reservoirs won’t be able to meet demand during a drought. In the face of such sobering statistics there is little debate that Kansas faces serious challenges in ensuring all users — residential, commercial and agricultural — have adequate access to the water they need. But there is plenty of debate over exactly how to address the issues. That’s where Sloan and the new Water and Environment Committee come in. The committee is expected to develop recommendations for funding a 50-year plan for managing the state’s water resources. The water management plan was developed by a blue-ribbon panel appointed in 2013 by Brownback. Recommendations from the panel were issued in 2015. Among the steps in the plan were some that were relatively inexpensive such as encouraging farmers to switch to low-water crops and encouraging consumers to conserve water. But others, such as dredging silt out of federal reservoirs and creating additional lakes, could be significant expenses. Estimates are that funding the water management plan will cost $150 million in the next three years. There will be no shortage of arguments about how to generate those funds or whether they will be made available at all. After all, the state faces a serious budget shortfall and funds designated for water resource management have, in the past, been used instead to shore up the budget. It’s encouraging that the state is giving renewed attention to addressing water issues. Now, the hard work begins for Sloan and others in Topeka.

TODAY IN HISTORY In 1612, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei observed the planet Neptune, but mistook it for a star. (Neptune wasn’t officially discovered until 1846 by Johann Gottfried Galle.) l In 1832, John C. Calhoun became the first vice president of the United States to resign, stepping down because of differences with President Andrew Jackson. l In 1895, the Lumiere brothers, Auguste and Louis, held the first public showing of their movies in Paris. l In 1945, Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance. l In 1973, the book “Gulag Archipelago,” Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s expose of the Soviet prison system, was first published in Paris. l In 1981, Elizabeth Jordan Carr, the first American “test-tube” baby, was born in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Weird, but world is a better place Wow! What a year this has been! If a Hollywood writer last year had proposed a movie about some of the world events that happened in 2016, his ideas would have been dismissed as too crazy to be even considered. Imagine it: A script for a political thriller in which an ambitious Russian president and an insecure FBI director simultaneously take actions to destroy the campaign of the leading U.S. presidential candidate, while the White House is busy drafting rules to relax U.S. imports of rum and cigars from Cuba. Outlandish, even by Hollywood standards. And yet, it happened in the Nov. 8 election of Donald J. Trump, an authoritarian business tycoon who has never disclosed his tax returns and who has zero experience in government or in the military. And this was just one of many surprising things that happened during a year in which pollsters, opinion writers, presidents and even astrologists were caught off guard by events. It was the year in which Britain voted to abandon the 28-country European Union, one of the most successful experiments in warprevention and economic progress in modern history. It was the year in which Colombians voted against a peace referendum that all major pollsters had predict-

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In the face of all of this craziness, many are saying that things are getting increasingly worse. But, in fact, if you put things in perspective, the world is becoming a better place.” ed would pass easily. Among the many other bizarre things that happened in 2016, the United Nations elected Saudi Arabia — where women are not even allowed to drive unless escorted by a male — to its Human Rights Council, which among other things is supposed to fight for women’s rights. And, just as insane, the U.N. General Assembly paid an official tribute to the memory of late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, a man who destroyed his country’s economy, suppressed all ba-

sic freedoms and executed thousands. It was the year in which fake news — the proliferation of false news stories on Facebook and other social media, such as the invented story that the Pope had endorsed Trump — along with Trump’s habit of making up facts led to the realization that we may be entering a dangerous era of “post truth,” in which the lines between reality and fiction are increasingly blurred. And it was the year of the Aleppo tragedy in Syria, the bloody terrorist attacks by Islamic fundamentalists in Orlando, Fla., Nice and Berlin, and the shooting of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey by the policeman who was supposed to protect him. In the face of all of this craziness, many are saying that things are getting increasingly worse. But, in fact, if you put things in perspective, the world is becoming a better place. Consider some of the figures published this week by ourworldindata.org, showing how much humankind has advanced over the past two hundred years: l Poverty: the percentage of people living in poverty around the world has declined from 94 percent in 1820 to 10 percent today. Famines, which were a common occurrence until not long ago, are rare nowadays.

l Child mortality: while 43 percent of the children died before they were 5 years old in 1820, the percentage has dropped to 4 percent today. l Life expectancy: While life expectancy in the premodern world averaged about 30 years, it has more than doubled since 1900, and is now nearing 70 years worldwide. Even in poor countries, people are living longer. l Literacy: While only 12 percent of people were able to read in 1820, today 85 percent of the world’s people are literate. l Freedom: while only 1 percent of humankind was living in democracy in 1820, the percentage has grown to 56 percent today. My opinion: No, the world is not coming to an end. We may be facing a dangerous era of populist nationalism in the United States and Europe, alongside an increasingly authoritarian Russia and a surge of Islamic fundamentalist terrorism. But the good news is that western democracies have systems of checks and balances, which I hope will be able to control authoritarian leaders, help preserve the environment and keep the world moving forward. On that positive note, happy holidays. — Andres Oppenheimer is a Latin America correspondent for the Miami Herald.

Trump’s drive-by foreign policy By Doyle McManus

“We must as a nation be more unpredictable,” Donald Trump said during the presidential campaign. “We have to be unpredictable!” Mission accomplished. Last week, without warning, Trump announced what sounded like a U-turn in U.S. nuclear weapons policy. “The United States must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability until such time as the world comes to its senses regarding nukes,” the presidentelect wrote on Twitter. Expand the nuclear arsenal? Ever since Ronald Reagan, presidents have worked to reduce the number of warheads that the United States and Russia aim at each other. Trump aides swung into action, gamely arguing that when the boss said “expand,” he didn’t mean build more nukes. But a day later, Trump said he was ready to do just that. If Russia continues to modernize its nuclear force, he told television host Mika Brzezinski, “Let it be an arms race — because we will outmatch them at every pass.” That wasn’t the only abrupt foreign policy move by a president-elect who won’t actually be on the job until Jan. 20. Earlier this month, after another Twitterstorm, Trump told a television interviewer that he might reverse the 44-year-old “One China” policy under which the United States officially recognizes only one Chinese government (the one in Beijing). Two weeks ago, he nominated a new ambassador to Israel who wants to abandon the long-standing U.S. goal of a peace treaty with a demilitarized Palestinian state, the two-state solution. And during the campaign, he said he might not honor the U.S. treaty obligation to defend NATO allies if they don’t spend enough on defense. Call it drive-by foreign policy, intended to take both adversaries and allies by surprise. In some cases, these disruptive outbursts may be barely-disguised opening gambits in negotiations —

ploys for the “better deals” Trump promised he would strike if he won. For instance, Trump warned China that he’d reconsider the policy toward Taiwan unless Beijing offers the U.S. better terms on trade. And Trump’s new spokesman, Sean Spicer, argued that the nuclear comments were part of a master plan too. “There’s not going to be” an arms race, Spicer said, “because he’s going to ensure that other countries get the message that he’s not going to sit back and allow that. … They will come to their senses, and we will all be just fine.” That benign interpretation doesn’t sound so bad. And it was significant that Trump directed his warning at Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he has praised in the past as a strong leader. Perhaps Trump is just trying to keep the Kremlin on its toes? In a broader sense, former Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said last week, Trump’s seemingly slapdash assertiveness toward Putin may be a good thing. “There is some value in a disruptive approach,” Gates told David Ignatius of the Washington Post. “I worry that if you don’t have pushback — let him know there are limits, and that the U.S. will react militarily, if necessary — then the

chance of being taken advantage of is larger.” Gates added, though, that he wished Trump hadn’t used the word “expand” in his nuclear tweet. “Modernize” would have been better, he said. “There will be a rough break-in period,” he predicted, dryly. That’s a problem. A drive-by foreign policy may unsettle potential adversaries like Russia and China — this is an unpredictable and dangerous man, our frenemies are supposed to conclude, let’s be nice to him! But it unsettles real friends and potential allies too, who may draw a similar conclusion, and wonder how much confidence they should put in the United States. Twitter, moreover, doesn’t provide much room for clarity. Trump’s nuclear tweet was explained — and re-explained — by three different aides. Each of them provided a slightly different interpretation of what their boss really meant. More important, bluster and big demands may be great tactics in real estate negotiations — or even treaty negotiations. But they’re no substitute for a wellthought-out policy — and it’s not clear that Trump has one. Former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger said recently that any new president must think hard about his goals, and then commu-

nicate them to the world. “A president has an inescapable responsibility to provide direction,” Kissinger told The Atlantic. “What are we trying to achieve? What are we trying to prevent? Why? To do that, he has to both analyze and reflect.” It’s not clear that Trump has done much of that. Mr. President-elect, hardball tactics are fine. But you need a strategy first. Next time, please think — and explain — before you tweet. — Doyle McManus is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times.

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are more powerful because they allow state sales tax dollars to be captured and used by the project, while tax increment finance, or TIF, districts only allow local sales tax collections to be captured. Craghead added that sales taxes from an associated mixed-use development on the west side of Lawrence or west of the city would provide the remaining 51 percent of the revenue needed to pay off the bonds. Kansas law states that the city, county and secretary of the Kansas Department of Commerce would have to approve the creation of a STAR bonds district in which up to 49 percent of sales tax could be diverted for the retirement of 20year bonds. The state law also answers another question some residents have had: Would local governments be on the hook if the Clinton Lake project failed financially? The simple answer is the city and the county would not have to promise to pay off the bonds if the project failed. In fact, the state’s STAR bonds-enabling legislation forbids cities or counties from using any other sources of revenue raised outside of a STAR bonds district — such as property taxes — to retire bonds, said Nicole Randall, spokeswoman for the Kansas Department of Commerce. The state’s STAR bonds legislation does allow TIF districts to be established in STAR bonds districts, with TIF diverted property, guest and franchise taxes applied to STAR bonds debt retirement. The only revenue available to retire the bonds is from new taxes collected within a defined STAR bonds district. The only exception under state statute is when a STAR bonds project contains a motor sports raceway, such as the Heartland Track in Topeka and Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County. Any STAR bonds the city would issue for the Clinton Lake development would be special obligations bonds. As such, they would not be backed by the full faith and credit of the city as are general obligation bonds.

Ins and outs of STAR bonds For many Douglas County leaders, the idea of STAR bonds is a bit unfamiliar. No project in Lawrence or Douglas County has ever used STAR bonds. The state, however, has allowed the special form of financing to be used in several other communities. STAR bonds have been used to finance the Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County, the Flint Hills Discovery Center in Manhattan, Heartland Park in Topeka, and the Prairie Fire shopping district and museum in Overland Park, among others. The talk of STAR bonds for the Clinton Lake project has some residents questioning whether that would involve creating a new tax. Linda Craghead, assistant secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, told county officials at a briefing earlier this month that STAR bonds don’t work that way. She explained the use of STAR bonds would not create new tax obligations for Lawrence or Douglas County residents. Rather, their use would allow the city to collect 49 percent of the city, county and state sales tax generated at the outdoor center to retire the bonds it issued for the development. In that sense, STAR bonds are similar to tax increment finance districts that have been used in Lawrence for a variety of hotel and shopping district projects. STAR bond districts, however,

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With no government jurisdiction obligated to back the bonds in the event of failure, bond investors would buy them based solely on their confidence of the proposal’s ability to succeed, Randall said. That increases the importance of the third-party feasibility study required before proposed STAR bonds districts can be approved. By statute, STAR bonds projects must be found to be major commercial entertainment and tourism areas with 20 percent of their annual visitations originating from out of state and 30 percent from more than 100 miles away.

Sunset provision Craghead said one possible obstacle to the use of STAR bonds for the Clinton Lake project was that the economic development tool’s enabling legislation will sunset on June 30, unless extended in the legislative session that starts next month. The STAR bonds legislation needs to be thoroughly vetted before lawmakers make any decision on its extension, said state Sen. Lynn, R-Olathe, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee. That vetting would occur in her Senate committee, she said. Specifically, the state needs a more transparent reporting process so that legislators can track the amount of sales tax the state will receive and what is being diverted for STAR Bonds debt retirement, Lynn said. That was necessary so that legislators could make sounder budget decisions, she said. While the pending debate about the future of STAR bonds likely will be important to the Clinton Lake project, it may not be definitive. Lynn said even if the enabling legislation wasn’t renewed, existing STAR bonds projects would continue. “Even if it’s not renewed, the law will still be on the books, so it could come back at any time,” she said. “Nothing is ever dead in Topeka.” — County reporter Elvyn Jones can be reached at 832-7166. Follow him on Twitter: @ElvynJ

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But one of the state’s top legislators who oversees STAR bonds is raising questions about whether the aggressive form of public incentives will be an option for the Clinton Lake project or any other future development in the state. “It’s something that will obviously get a lot of attention,” said state Sen. Julia Lynn, ROlathe, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, which is expected to conduct hearings on whether STAR bond authority should be allowed to continue. “We need to decide if the state should be in the STAR bonds business at all. It’s too early to predict what will happen. I think the whole program needs a lot of work and attention.”

It’s something that will obviously get a lot of attention. We need to decide if the state should be in the STAR bonds business at all. It’s too early to predict what will happen. I think the whole program needs a lot of work and attention.”

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12.28.16 Megyn Kelly among 2016 media notables ROBERT DEUTSCH, USA TODAY

U.N. censure leaves Israel ‘unfazed’ Despite world body’s disapproval, construction of settlements in East Jerusalem unabated Jim Michaels @jimmichaels USA TODAY

Israel plans Wednesday to approve construction of more than 600 housing units in East Jerusalem, a move that defies last week’s United Nations resolution condemning Israeli settlements on land Palestinians claim as an independent state.

“We remain unfazed by the U.N. vote, or by any other entity that tries to dictate what we do in Jerusalem,” Deputy Mayor Meir Turgeman, who heads the Jerusalem District Zoning Committee, told the daily newspaper Israel Hayom. The controversy was triggered Friday, when the Obama administration broke with a long U.S. tradition and abstained from a U.N. Security Council resolution calling Israeli settlements on land

MARTIAL TREZZINI, AP

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he hopes next month’s summit in Paris will set a timetable for independence.

claimed by Palestinians a “flagrant violation” of international law. The United States has used its veto on the Security Council to block similar measures. President Obama has criticized settlements as an obstacle to peace with the Palestinians. The U.N. resolution was assailed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials, who vowed construction of settlements would continue. About 600,000 Israeli settlers live on land in the West Bank and East Jerusalem that v STORY CONTINUES ON 2B

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Hollywood’s princess

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Actress-author was ‘loved by the world’

Japanese PM’s visit to WWII site is symbolic gesture between two now-friendly countries

Chicago endures violent weekend More than 40 shot, 12 killed as city’s bloodshed continues

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arrie Fisher, who became a young star playing a princess in Star Wars, died Tuesday after a heart attack suffered on a flight from London to Los Angeles on Friday. Fisher was 60.

“She was loved by the world, and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers,” Chelsea Hayes, a rep for Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, said in a statement Tuesday. Fisher suffered a medical emergency on a United Airlines flight before landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday. Efforts were made to revive her, according to a series of tweets from other passengers. She was taken to a hospital in L.A., where she died four days

later. The actress and author had been on tour to promote her latest memoirs, The Princess Diarist, based on the diaries she kept as a 19year-old shooting what is arguably the biggest movie of all time, 1977’s Star Wars. Fisher played Rebel Alliance leader Princess Leia Organa, she of the famous double-bun hairstyle. Her books, whether novels or

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New Year to bring heftier gasoline taxes in 7 states N.Y. and W.Va. will see small dips in fuel cost Bart Jansen @ganjansen USA TODAY

Motorists in nine states will see changes in gas taxes at the pump on New Year’s Day, and more than a dozen states will examine adjustments in 2017. Pennsylvania has the nation’s largest gas tax, at 50.4 cents per gallon, according to the Tax Foundation. The rate will rise 7.9

cents per gallon, based on a 2013 law. The other big increase is in Michigan, where the gas tax is 30.54 cents per gallon. That rate will rise 7.3 cents per gallon, based on a 2015 law. Nebraska’s rate of 27.7 cents per gallon will go up 1.5 cents per gallon, as part of a four-step hike approved in 2015. Georgia, North Carolina, Indiana and Florida will see modest bumps of less than a penny per gallon, based on automatic adjustments, according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. Two states — New York and West Virginia — will have slight reductions based on automatic

adjustments, according to the institute. The Empire State’s rate will fall 0.8 cent per gallon, and the Mountain State’s rate will drop 1 cent per gallon. The hikes reflect state efforts to balance budgets for road construction and maintenance when Congress hasn’t raised the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents per gallon since 1993. State transportation officials and the construction industry contend federal funding hasn’t kept pace with inflation and more fuel-efficient cars. Voters in 22 states approved ballot initiatives Nov. 8 totaling more than $200 billion for state and local transportation projects,

CHANGES PER GALLON Pennsylvania x 7.9 cents Michigan x 7.3 cents Nebraska x 1.5 cents New York y 0.8 cent West Virginia y 1 cent according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association. The funding for those measures was largely through sales and property taxes. State legislatures are likely to debate gas taxes as New Year’s

resolutions in 2017. Alaska hasn’t raised its gas tax since 1970 and has the nation’s lowest rate at 8 cents per gallon, according to the Tax Foundation. Gov. Bill Walker proposed Dec. 15 to triple the tax over two years. New Jersey increased its rate by 23 cents to 37.5 on Nov. 1 in its first gas tax hike since 1988. Its previous rate of 14.5 cents per gallon had been the second-lowest in the nation after Alaska, according to the Tax Foundation. Republican Gov. Chris Christie negotiated the increase with the Democratic Legislature to support road projects while lowering sales, estate and income taxes.

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both Israel and Palestinians claim rights to. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that this year, 1,506 housing units have been approved in East Jerusalem, compared with 395 last year. Israeli officials criticized the Obama administration for allowing the anti-settlement resolution to pass. David Keyes, a spokesman for Netanyahu, said Israel has “ironclad information” that the White House helped draft the resolution. The Obama administration denied the allegation. Turgeman said he hopes “the new U.S. administration will support us, so we can make up for the lack (of construction) during the eight years of the Obama administration.” The deputy mayor referred to President-elect Donald Trump, who urged Obama to veto the U.N. resolution and condemned the White House for abstaining. Trump lashed out at the United Nations after the vote, calling it “a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time.” Trump’s choice for U.S. ambassador to Israel supports Israeli settlements and the relocation of the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, breaking from longstanding U.S. policy that says the status of Jerusalem should be decided in negotiations between Israel and Palestinians. Israel has ruled out dividing its capital.

“The (U.N. resolution) proves that the world rejects the settlements, as they are illegal.” Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Haaretz said there has been a spike in approved construction in East Jerusalem since Trump’s election in November. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas weighed in Tuesday, saying he hopes an upcoming Mideast conference in France will set a timetable for independence. “The decision lays the foundation for any future serious negotiation … and it paves the way for the international peace conference slated to be held in Paris next month,” Abbas said, according to the Associated Press. “We hope this conference comes up with a mechanism and timetable to end the occupation,” Abbas told a meeting of his Fatah party. “The (U.N. resolution) proves that the world rejects the settlements, as they are illegal.” Peace talks have long been dormant as settlement activity continues, and Palestinians have attacked Israelis with knives and other weapons. Corrections & Clarifications USA TODAY is committed to accuracy. To reach us, contact Standards Editor Brent Jones at 800-8727073 or e-mail accuracy@usatoday.com. Please indicate whether you’re responding to content online or in the newspaper.

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More than 40 people shot in Chicago over weekend Most of the fatalities were gang-related, according to police Melanie Eversley @melanieeversley USA TODAY

More than 40 people were shot over the weekend in Chicago, 12 of whom died. The city has been in the national spotlight for gun violence increasing in recent years. The Chicago Police Department said in a statement Monday night that the majority of the shootings were attacks or retaliation during holiday gatherings by gang members. “Ninety percent of those fatally wounded had gang affiliations, criminal histories and were preidentified by the department’s strategic subject algorithm as being a potential suspect or victim of gun violence,” the statement said. The Chicago Police Department confiscated 45 guns from city streets, starting Friday, according to the statement. The Midwestern city recently experienced its most violent month in more than 20 years. Chicago recorded 92 murders in August, its deadliest month since June 1993. The city has reported more than 100 more murders this year than New York City and Los Angeles combined, according to the department’s data. Gary Slutkin, founder of the Chicago-based, non-profit group Cure Violence, said part of the problem is that his nationally recognized organization experienced a drastic reduction in state funding two years ago when Illinois made across-the-board cuts. His organization treats the gun violence epidemic as a public health crisis, he said. It has been effective in employing people who have experienced gun violence to detect those in their communities who might be in danger of slipping into that life — and in mentoring them and pulling them back from the brink,

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Police investigate a crime scene on the South Side of Chicago on Dec. 17. Three people were found shot to death inside a home, and two were found shot outside the home, one of them dead.

“Some people honestly lack the courage to take a gun and put it to their head and pull the trigger, but what they’ll do is they’ll take a gun and go out and kill somebody else.” Tamar Manasseh, Mothers Against Senseless Killings

said Slutkin, a professor of epidemiology and global health at the University of Illinois-Chicago School of Public Health. “A lot of individuals and organizations are calling us, and we’re trying to figure out now how to re-engage in 2017 as fast as we can,” Slutkin said. The organization, which launched in 2000, used to operate out of 18 districts, Slutkin said. That figure has dropped to one, he said. In 2015 and 2016, the only community to maintain a Cure Violence operation was the only Chicago district where shootings and killings declined, according to police data cited by the organization. Tamar Manasseh, founder of the Chicago-based Mothers

Against Senseless Killings, or MASK, said the weekend uptick, comparable to a weekend in July in which Chicago saw 55 shootings, could be due to hidden depression experienced by people in challenging circumstances. “What I’ve learned is that ... some people honestly lack the courage to take a gun and put it to their head and pull the trigger, but what they’ll do is they’ll take a gun and go out and kill somebody else,” Manasseh said. She said these people say to themselves, “I don’t want to be here, but I sure want to make sure that someone else wants to kill me.” Manasseh, a rabbinical student and mother of an 18-year-old and 20-year-old, founded MASK to help make the streets safer for her children.

The organization works by employing people in the community who know the challenges of living there and can connect people with the services they need. Manasseh said the weekend violence occurred because of the usual increase in stress and sadness that people experience over the holidays, but those in power need to target and engage in the problem, so they can understand what is happening and begin to fix it, she said. “This is not a drive-through problem,” she said. “This is not a problem that we’re going to fix by driving through and marching through. You have to become a part of it, get in it and see it in order to fix it.” Regarding the violence over the holiday weekend, the Police Department said in its statement, “Detectives are making progress in several incidents. So far, multiple people of interest are being questioned, and we are following up on some promising leads The violence primarily occurred in areas with historical gang conflicts on the South and West Side of Chicago.”

Witty Fisher lived as an open book v CONTINUED FROM 1B

memoirs, were funny, sharp and revealing. Among other things, her latest revealed her brief affair with co-star Harrison Ford, who was 14 years older and married with kids when they made Star Wars. The actress was back onscreen playing Princess Leia in Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015 and Star Wars: Episode VIII, which is in post-production. She, Ford and others in the original cast again found themselves walking red carpets, taking bows and taking Star Wars questions. Fisher, as always, was accompanied by her little French bulldog, Gary, the pooch who helped her cope with lifelong anxieties — later diagnosed as bipolar disorder — that helped lead to her problems with substance abuse. Carrie Frances Fisher grew up marinated in Old Hollywood, loving and loathing it, embracing and rejecting it, always coming back to it as it evolved into New Hollywood. She was the daughter of crooner Eddie Fisher and Singin’ in the Rain star Debbie Reynolds and was born in 1956 in Beverly Hills. Less than three years later, Eddie ran off to marry Elizabeth Taylor. It was a blow her mother eventually recovered from, but Carrie — not so much. As a teen, Fisher had a small role in Warren Beatty’s 1975 comedy, Shampoo, but Star Wars changed everything for her, blasting her into a star galaxy far, far away from what even her parents had known. Fisher had a small but memorable gun-toting role in the 1980 comedy The Blues Brothers — Fisher was at one time engaged to star Dan Aykroyd — and also appeared in Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), When Harry Met Sally ... (1989) and Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997). Most recently, Fisher had a guest spot as an American mom on the British TV series Catastrophe, streaming on Amazon. In 1987, she published her first

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Carrie Fisher said she and Harrison Ford were an item on- and offscreen.

Fisher appeared in 1980’s The Blues Brothers and was involved with Dan Aykroyd.

novel, Postcards From the Edge, a semiautobiographical satire of her real-life struggles with drug addiction in the late 1970s and her relationship with her mother. It was a best seller and was made into a movie starring Meryl

Streep and Shirley MacLaine. In addition to her daughter, Fisher is survived by her mother, singer/dancer/actress Debbie Reynolds; her brother, Todd Fisher; and two half sisters. Her brief marriage to singer/songwriter

Paul Simon ended in divorce in 1984. Never shy about speaking her mind, she was open and often brutally honest in interviews and her books, discussing her love/ hate dynamic with fans, her place as a geek goddess and that slave bikini she had to wear in 1983’s Return of the Jedi. Throughout her up-and-down movie career, she remained a product of Hollywood who could step back and explain its history and rituals to the outsiders, always ready with a caustic comment or pointed joke. Hollywood could be exasperating and brutal, but it was still hers. She felt somewhat the same about Leia. As she told USA TODAY last year, “I carry her around, and I know her better than anybody else, and we wear the same clothes a lot of times. “She’s mine. She’s mine!”

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COMP

+24.75 CHANGE: +.5% YTD: +480.03 YTD % CHG: +9.6%

% chg 7.4%

Price: $55.12

Day’s high: $57.00 Low: $54.52

Change $1.71 % chg 3.2%

Day’s high: $6.53

% chg -26.7%

$55.12

$40

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Dec. 27

4-WEEK TREND

$5.27

The medical device maker’s stock price plunged after it placed a temporary shipping hold on the AFX Endovascular AAA System, its top-selling device, because of manufacturing problems. It plans an additional update Dec. 30.

Nov. 29

Dec. 27

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CLOSE: 2,268.88 CHANGE: +.2% PREV. CLOSE: 2,263.79 YTD: +224.94 YTD % CHG: +11.0% RANGE: 2,266.15-2,273.82

NASDAQ

RUT

+6.20

COMPOSITE

CLOSE: 5,487.44 PREV. CLOSE: 5,462.69 RANGE: 5,469.61-5,512.37

Dec. 27

$60

Endologix

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Nov. 29

4-WEEK TREND

The pharmaceutical company’s spinal muscular atrophy treatment Spinraza was approved by the FDA and is expected to reach sustainable profitability. It earned a $60 million milestone payment from Biogen, which handles marketing. Price: $5.27

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Price

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117.32

+7.54

+6.9 +255.9

First Solar (FSLR) 33.99 World’s first solar panel road debuts, shares rise.

+1.37

+4.2

-48.5

CF Industries (CF) 31.95 Shares climbs as company completes $2B expansion.

+1.24

+4.0

-21.7

Transocean (RIG) 15.22 Positive company note, more resources for industry.

+.49

+3.3 +22.9

Mosaic (MOS) Continues uptrend as fund manager buys.

+.86

+2.9

Netflix (NFLX) Strong original shows push shares higher.

30.04 128.35

Dec. STANDARD & POOR’S 500 2,300

5,400

+2.76

+2.2

+8.9

June

Dec.

June

Fund, ranked by size Vanguard 500Adml Vanguard TotStIAdm Vanguard InstIdxI Vanguard TotStIdx Vanguard InstPlus Vanguard TotIntl Vanguard TotStIIns American Funds GrthAmA m Fidelity Contra Vanguard WelltnAdm

MARKET PERFORMANCE BY SECTOR

NAV 209.28 56.81 206.51 56.80 206.52 14.63 56.82 42.67 100.09 67.79

Chg. +0.47 +0.14 +0.47 +0.14 +0.47 +0.01 +0.14 +0.15 +0.29 +0.03

4wk 1 +2.7% +2.5% +2.7% +2.5% +2.7% +1.5% +2.5% +1.8% +1.2% +2.6%

YTD 1 +13.4% +14.1% +13.4% +14.0% +13.4% +3.9% +14.1% +10.1% +5.1% +11.7%

+2.1 +49.3

NRG Energy (NRG) Weather drives demand, shares up.

12.60

+.26

+2.1

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) 7.59 Sells sea acreage for $465 million, positive industry.

+.15

+2.0 +68.7

Lennar (LEN) 43.36 Positive note, turns around after nearing month’s low.

+.80

+1.9

+7.1

-11.3

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Mallinckrodt (MNK) High medicare spending, reverses early gain.

51.77

-1.41

-2.7

-30.6

Endo International (ENDP) Negative company note, evens December.

15.90

-.37

-2.3

-74.0

Mattel (MAT) Barbie glitch pushes shares down.

27.83

-.51

-1.8

+2.4

Red Hat (RHT) Earnings miss and change of leadership linger.

70.19

-.82

-1.2

-15.2

-.62

-1.2

-17.9

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Ticker GDX XLF NUGT SPY DGAZ JNUG EEM QQQ GDXJ USO

Close 19.87 23.61 6.72 226.27 3.07 4.78 34.43 120.82 29.66 11.73

Chg. +0.53 +0.03 +0.48 +0.56 -0.18 +0.48 +0.15 +0.62 +1.04 +0.17

% Chg +2.7% +0.1% +7.7% +0.2% -5.5% +11.2% +0.4% +0.5% +3.6% +1.5%

%YTD +44.8% +22.0% unch. +11.0% -75.5% unch. +7.0% +8.0% +54.4% +6.6%

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Type Prime lending Federal funds 3 mo. T-bill 5 yr. T-note 10 yr. T-note

Type 30 yr. fixed 15 yr. fixed 1 yr. ARM 5/1 ARM

Close 6 mo ago 3.75% 3.50% 0.66% 0.38% 0.47% 0.23% 2.06% 0.98% 2.56% 1.44%

Close 6 mo ago 4.18% 3.60% 3.35% 2.77% 3.11% 2.81% 3.50% 2.80%

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COMMODITIES

Nike (NKE) 51.29 Solid rating, negative company note, reverses early gain.

Apartment Investment and Management (AIV)44.31 -.43 Keeps rating, loses momentum.

-1.0

+10.7

Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) Lawsuit announced, fund manager sells.

126.06

-.9

-33.9

Equifax (EFX) Erases gain on strong rating.

118.59

-1.06

-.9

+6.5

Celgene (CELG) Retail sales fall, company loses momentum.

117.92

-1.01

-.8

-1.5

FedEx (FDX) Negative industry note, reaches month’s low.

190.55

-1.31

-.7

+27.9

-1.13

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SECTOR

PERFORMANCE DAILY YTD

Energy

0.2%

26.9%

Industrials

0.2%

19.1%

Materials

0.5%

16.4%

Technology

0.4%

14.8%

Utilities

0.1%

12.4%

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+12.2

79.96

2,268.88

2,000

4,600

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Helmerich & Payne (HP) Buy recommended, positive industry note.

Company (ticker symbol)

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Short-term outlook buoys consumer confidence in December Roger Yu

@ByRogerYu USA TODAY

Consumer confidence reached another post-recession high in December as the stock market soared to a new record after the election of Donald Trump and the outlook for the job market remains robust. The Conference Board said Tuesday its consumer confidence index increased to 113.7 in December from an upwardly revised

109.4 in November. “The post-election surge in optimism for the economy, jobs and income prospects, as well as for stock prices which reached a 13year high, was most pronounced among older consumers,” said Lynn Franco, director of economic indicators at the Conference Board, a non-profit business research organization. Much of the confidence boost came from expectations that short-term economic conditions will improve. The Expectations Index, which measures consumers’ outlook for

HYOSUB SHIN, AP

Consumers generally remain optimistic about the economy.

the next six months, rose sharply from 94.4 in November to 105.5, a 13-year high. Consumers who expect business conditions to improve in the next six months increased to 23.6% from 16.4%. Those expecting business conditions to worsen declined from 9.9% to 8.7%. But consumers’ assessment of current conditions declined in December. The Present Situation Index fell to 126.1 from 132.0 in November. Consumers who said business conditions are “good” fell to 29.2% from 29.7%. Those saying business conditions are

“bad” increased to 17.3% from 15.2%. Consumers generally remain optimistic about labor market strength. Those expecting more jobs in the coming months increased from 16.1% to 21%. But those expecting fewer jobs also rose to 14% from 13.5%. Consumers also expect their incomes to continue to grow. The percentage of consumers expecting rising incomes increased to 21% from 17.4% in November. Consumers expecting a cut in their incomes declined to 8.6% from 9.2%.

USA TODAY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016

LIFELINE MAKING WAVES Taylor Swift paid a surprise visit to her oldest — as in 96 years old — superfan at his New Madrid, Mo., home Monday after seeing a news story about Cyrus Porter being a true Swiftie. The World War II veteran was thrilled as Swift treated him and his guests to a performance of ‘Shake it Off.’ “It’s a Christmas Miracle!” his grandson Robert Frye tweeted gratefully to Swift. “My grandpa was so excited!!…Taking selfies, holding babies, hugging grandpas and leaving lipstick marks. Taylor Swift does it all. Awsome day for my Popo!!”

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FISHER WILL FOREVER BE STAR WARS ROYALTY

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CAUGHT IN THE ACT Kanye West is re-emerging from his period of exhaustion and hospitalization, returning to Twitter on Tuesday with a Christmas card of sorts. “Happy Holidays” was the caption on a photo of West and his wife, Kim Kardashian, holding their kids, North and Saint, in front of a massive Christmas tree.

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“I carry her around and I know her better than anybody else. ... She’s mine,” Fisher said of her tough but regal Princess Leia. ALAIN JOCARD, AFP/GETTY IMAGES

THEY SAID WHAT? THE STARS’ BEST QUOTES “I believe I have some kind of gift, but I don’t believe in myself as a star. To be happy as a star, you have to believe you’re really removed from people. I’ve never been comfortable with that. I know that deep down I’m the same as everyone else.” — George Michael to USA TODAY in September 1990

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he nerds never got the cheerleader or the homecoming queen. No matter. We had a princess. Carrie Fisher, who died Tuesday at age 60, had a long career in Hollywood, appearing on TV shows and movies and even fostering a side gig as a bestselling author. But ever since she blasted into sci-fi fans’ hearts as one of the young stars in George Lucas’ original Star Wars, she was Princess Leia, the spunky and sassy girl in hair buns who stared down Darth Vader and became a cinematic icon for decades to come. And as much as she was loath to admit it at times in those nearly 40 years, Fisher loved Star Wars. She wrote as much in her memoir The Princess Diarist this year and said so a year ago to USA TODAY, when she was out promoting her role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and deciding to do her interview happily sprawled on a hotel bed with her ever-present French bulldog, Gary. She was, by definition of the word, a hoot. In interviews, Fisher didn’t just talk, she held court. “She’s me and I’m her and it’s kind of a Möbius strip,” Fisher said of Leia, now a general in the Resistance in The Force Awakens and the upcoming Episode VIII. “I carry her around and I know her better than anybody else and we wear the same clothes a lot of times. She’s mine.” Fisher made her film debut with a small role in Warren Beatty’s 1975 movie Shampoo, but just as Star Wars went intergalactic in 1977, so did the actress. She bantered with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), who we’d all learn was her long-lost twin brother — though we didn’t know that when they smooched in 1980’s The Empire Strike Back — as well as with smuggling pilot Han Solo, played by Harrison Ford. (Fisher came clean in The Princess Diarist that she and Ford had a three-month tryst in London while filming the first Star Wars.) But Leia was a fighter, and that’s what Fisher gave to her.

Outpourings of love for one ‘feisty, wise and full of hope’ Carly Mallenbaum @thatgirlcarly USA TODAY

Fans and friends took to social media to share memories of Carrie Fisher and love for her iconic Star Wars character, Princess Leia. The love was felt by Fisher’s mother, Debbie Reynolds. Reynolds posted a note on Facebook thanking “everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter.” And members of Fisher’s Star Wars family shared condolences. Harrison Ford said in a statement: “Carrie was oneof-a-kind ... brilliant, original. Funny and emotionally fearless. She lived her life, bravely. ... We will all miss her.” Director George Lucas said: “Carrie and I have been friends most of our adult lives. She was extremely smart; a talented actress, writer and comedienne with a very colorful personality that everyone loved. In Star Wars she was our great and powerful princess — feisty, wise and full of hope in a role that was more difficult than most people might think. .... She will be missed by all.” Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams wrote that Fisher ARAYA DIAZ, GETTY IMAGES

Mark Hamill and Fisher attend a 2014 gala. Her Star Wars brother tweeted he was devastated by her death.

She didn’t back down from the Empire. When Han and Luke rescue her, she’s the one nonchalantly picking up a blaster and going to town on Stormtroopers. When Jabba the Hutt puts her in a metal slave bikini when she’s trying save her man Han in Return of the Jedi? Well, Leia choked him out good. Fisher gave Leia her all, whether it was being feisty or simply fearless.

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Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds, and daughter, Billie Lourd, make an appearance in Beverly Hills in 2011. “was as brilliant and beautiful, tough and wonderful, incisive and funny as you could imagine.” Mark Hamill tweeted that he was devastated by the loss. Co-stars Warwick Davis (Wollivan) Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) mourned on Twitter, calling Fisher “the brightest light in every room she entered.” Samuel L. Jackson, who starred in Star Wars prequels, borrowed a famous line from the films: “The light in The Galaxy is dimmed by the loss of our Princess Leia. May The Force Be With Her!!” William Shatner said he’d miss his “banterings” with Fisher. Albert Brooks tweeted that he’d miss the “brilliantly funny, talented” Fisher’s humor. Elizabeth Banks said she —

Fisher battled alcoholism, drug addiction, depression and bipolar disorder, yet she was always honest and even selfdeprecating about it in interviews and her semi-autobiographical novel Postcards From the Edge and memoir Wishful Drinking. The fanbase, the boys and girls and later men and women who would buy Leia action figures and Leia Pez dispensers and Leia

and everyone — loved the actress, because Fisher was “so witty and provocative and unrelentingly interesting.” Anna Kendrick remembered the brilliant way Fisher reacted to a compliment: “Carrie Fisher wore glitter in her hair. When I said I liked it, she ran her fingers through it and lobbed a handful at me.” Margaret Cho tweeted: “We just lost a great ally for mental health and addiction. Be strong, be as strong as she’d want you to be.” Sarah Paulson said “huge hearted Carrie” gave her advice she still follows. Larry King called Fisher a “true gem.” George Takei poetically referenced Star Wars: “May her soul rest in eternal peace, as we return her to the heavens, in a galaxy far, far away.”

shampoo bottles, always cheered her on. “People bring me their kids like I’m going to bless them, but they’re like 2 months old and they’re already in a Princess Leia outfit,” Fisher said. “I always think they swallowed the outfit and gave birth to the kid wearing the hairy earphones.” We love you, Carrie. But you knew.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

If you look for problems, you’ll find them Dear Annie

Annie Lane

dearannie@creators.com

with me at times and has very little to say, and sometimes he’s unaffectionate. At those times, I try to keep busy and keep my mouth shut. But my mind is always at work, wondering what’s next. Annie, is there any need for worry with William? Has he finished with his ex? These are the questions I need answers to more than anything. I love William dearly. I know he loves me and cares for me. Could you please give me some insight? — Your Friend

April of this year, William asked me whether I would like to move in with him. I did not hesitate. I have a wonderful, loving, caring man in my life. But from time to time, I do wonder whether William is Dear Friend: Calm seeing his ex-wife at down. William has work or chatting on given no indication Facebook with her. that he is cheating. He seems distant

Reflecting on 2016’s sitcoms Every prediction and generalization about TV is right and wrong, often at the same time. Not long ago, sitcoms seemed deader than vaudeville. Tonight, on a slow Thursday between holidays, three networks trot out 10 sitcom repeats for viewers to sample. In addition, TBS offers a marathon of “Wrecked” (6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.), a ‘‘Lost’’ parody comedy. CBS’ new comedies have done well enough, but both ‘‘Man With a Plan’’ and ‘‘Kevin Can Wait’’ are strenuously unoriginal, banking largely on the reputations of their stars, Matt LeBlanc and Kevin James, respectively. LeBlanc’s much better ‘‘Episodes’’ is set to return on Showtime for a final season in 2017. The ‘‘new’’ CBS Joel McHale sitcom ‘‘The Great Indoors’’ is most interesting (and that’s a stretch) for its contempt for pampered youth. McHale (‘‘Community’’) hardly seems convincing in the role of the Gen-Xer scoffing at millennials. He lacks the generational distance, not to mention wrinkles, of crotchety boomers Tim Allen (‘‘Last Man Standing’’) and Ed O’Neill (‘‘Modern Family’’), who grouse about what the world has come to. While some expected comedies of the old-fashioned, threecamera variety to vanish, ‘‘The Big Bang Theory’’ continues to attract enviable ratings and NBC’s ‘‘The Carmichael Show’’ demonstrated that 1970s-style topicality could still have bite. Traditional comedies face competition from dramedies, series that mix absurdity, tragedy, violence and bleak humor. FX’s dreamlike ‘‘Atlanta’’ would never be called a sitcom, but humor is central to its appeal. Amazon’s ‘‘Fleabag’’ has set new standards for just how much self-loathing and alienating behavior can be served up in a comedy. Can a show about two homely, socially maladjusted treasure hunters qualify as a comedy? If it’s ‘‘Detectorists’’ (Netflix/Acorn), the answer is definitely yes. Seeso’s import ‘‘Flowers’’ begins with a botched suicide attempt and only gets grimmer (and more uncomfortably hilarious) as it continues. Amazon’s ‘‘Crisis in Six Scenes,’’ arguably the worst comedy of the year, was created by one comic legend (Woody Allen) and stars another (Elaine May). It seems based on a script that’s been sitting in a drawer since the 1960s, the setting and subject of the ‘‘comedy.’’ It’s listless, lazy and generally unbearable, but at least it reminded us of how much better television has become in the last several decades. Tonight’s sitcom selection

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on “The Big Bang Theory” (7 p.m., CBS, r). l Food poisoning scuttles Black Friday on “Superstore” (7 p.m., NBC, r). l Jack tries online dating on “The Great Indoors” (7:30 p.m., CBS, r). l Eleanor resents Chidi’s new friend on “The Good Place” Copyright 2016 United Feature Syndicate, distributed by Universal Uclick.

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For Wednesday, Dec. 28: This year you often feel as if others are observing you, especially at work or in public. You have a unique yet efficient style that attracts people’s attention. If you are single, take your time deciding whether someone is the right person for you. If you are attached, curb a tendency to be me-oriented. 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) HHHH You could feel complete and energized. Be patient when explaining yourself. Tonight: A must appearance. Taurus (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Your ideas reflect a transforming and more open view. Tonight: Evaluate a suggestion. Gemini (May 21-June 20) HHHHH One-on-one relating could be quite dynamic and exciting if you stay open-minded. Tonight: Share news. Cancer (June 21-July 22) HHHH You can be very strong-willed when you so choose. A loved one will make it clear that he or she is going to run the show. Tonight: Go along for the ride. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH If you don’t have a busy schedule yet, just wait. Tonight: Time for a workout. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Be careful, as you won’t want to burst out laughing at an inappropriate

He might be distant at times, but all men are. And there’s nothing wrong with his occasionally catching up with his ex-wife, as long as it’s strictly platonic and not too frequent. It’s important that you find ways to help your mind settle — through exercise, meditation or even just losing yourself in a good book. If you keep looking for problems in your relationship, you’ll end up creating them.

— Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@ creators.com.

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moment. Tonight: Have some fun. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You have more to offer than you realize. Call a friend who depends on you. Tonight: Opt for a cozy night at home. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might want to initiate a conversation or just start scheduling some time with key friends. Tonight: At a favorite spot with a favorite person. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH You’ll remain on top of a problem because of your interest in money matters. Tonight: Do your thing, Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH Act on what you feel, and take a stand if need be. The spotlight is on you. Tonight: Time to treat. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Recognize that you tend to speak with a toughness in your voice or come off as being overly domineering. Tonight: Out late. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Use today to end the year on a positive note. Write down some New Year’s resolutions. Know that you might need to make a resolution to keep your resolution! Tonight: Out and about.

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Edited by Timothy Parker December 28, 2016 ACROSS 1 Floating high in the air 6 Place for a co-star? 11 “Quiet!” 14 Natalie in “West Side Story” 15 Predict from omens 16 Steeped beverage 17 Street material of yore 19 Having been around longer than most 20 Scrambled egg facilitator 21 Some golf irons 23 Like firm pasta 26 Foreigner’s giveaway 27 Articles of clothing 28 Shun 30 Product of a disrespectful mouth 31 In solitary confinement 32 “Long ___, in a galaxy ...” 35 It comes from the hearth 36 Went around the world? 38 Down in the dumps 39 Chinese chairman, once 40 Bards 41 Dull impact sound 42 Hard thing to find in a haystack

44 Cool thing on a hot day 46 Putting locales 48 Any baseball player on defense 49 Corn coverings 50 Canted 52 Farm creature with a glass ceiling? 53 Bell-shaped flower that smells lovely 58 Zero, to soccer enthusiasts 59 Bizarre or freakish 60 Hammer a nail at an angle 61 “___ other questions?” 62 Overly inquisitive one 63 Related on mom’s side DOWN 1 Gremlin maker, once 2 Mekong River native 3 Sphere 4 Storytellers? 5 Type of scout 6 Thing to do to a turkey 7 Guitar of old 8 Prince of the opera 9 Earth warmer 10 Dug some drainage areas 11 Like oncepopular jeans

12 Woman of Troy 13 Possesseth no more 18 Ingests 22 Sorbet formation 23 Silkproducing Indian state 24 Tibet’s capital 25 In an underhanded way 26 Facial blemish 28 High-nosed group 29 They drink too much 31 Victimized brother in Genesis 33 Stuff in a first aid kit 34 More peculiar 36 Non-union workplace 37 Things present at a fishing hole

41 No-travel business meeting 43 “Mouse!” 44 Life histories, briefly 45 Prestige 46 Country in West Africa 47 Haul off to the police station 48 Small handbill (Var.) 50 Nonconformist’s prefix? 51 Beyond the need for water 54 Possessive pronoun for many? 55 Mauna ___ (Hawaiian peak) 56 Activated, as a fuse 57 D.C.-toBaltimore dir.

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Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

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Dear Annie: I am in a loving relationship with a wonderful man, ‘’William.’’ We grew up together, but our families moved apart over time, so we lost all contact. Then, just by chance, I found William on a dating site. I wanted to contact him that afternoon. Then I changed my mind. I would sleep on it that night. The next morning, I woke up with my heart pounding so hard I could not even think straight. I knew what I had to do: make that call. Oh, what a day that turned out to be. William and I talked for five hours that night — and every night after that. In

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Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: THANK NUDGE CREAMY DISMAL Answer: Once ranked #1 for 302 straight weeks, Roger Federer was — UNMATCHED

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

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DATEBOOK 28 TODAY

Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 a.m., Rock Chalk Sports Pavilion, 100 Rock Chalk Lane. Holiday Happenings, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Holcom Park Center, 2700 W. 27th St. Books & Babies, 9:30-10 a.m. and 10:3011 a.m., Lawrence Public Library Readers’ Theater, 707 Vermont St. Teen Zone Expanded (grades 6-12), 2-5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Teen Zone, 707 Vermont St. Douglas County Commission meeting, 4 p.m., Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St. American Legion Bingo, doors open 4:30 p.m., first games 6:45 p.m., American Legion Post No. 14, 3408 W. Sixth St. National Alliance on Mental Illness-Douglas County support group, 6-7 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St.

29 THURSDAY

Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 a.m., Community Building, 115 W. 11th St. Holiday Happenings, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Holcom Park Center, 2700 W. 27th St. Downtown Grocery Committee Monthly Public Meeting, 9-10 a.m., Lawrence Public Library Meeting Room C, 707 Vermont St. Toddler Storytime, 9:30-10 a.m. and 10:3011 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Cottin’s Hardware

Farmers Market indoors, 4-6 p.m., Cottin’s Hardware and Rental, 1832 Massachusetts St. Dinner and Junkyard Jazz, 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post No. 14, 3408 W. Sixth St. Weekly Tango Lessons and Dancing, 7:30-10:30 p.m., English Room, Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. Don’t Miss: Karaoke New Year’s Eve Party, 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, The Yacht Club, 530 Wisconsin St.

FINAL FRIDAY: DEC. 30

Holiday Happenings, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Holcom Park Center, 2700 W. 27th St. Build your own Menorah (children’s event), 11 a.m., Home Depot, 1910 W. 31st St. Career Clinic, 1-2 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Health Spot, 707 Vermont St. Bingo night, doors 5:30 p.m., refreshments 6 p.m., bingo starts 7 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St. Don’t Miss: Dec. 31, Karaoke New Year’s Eve Party, 9 p.m.2 a.m., The Yacht Club, 530 Wisconsin St. Jan. 1, John Lee: Life-Changing Truths Workshop, noon-6 p.m., Personal Power Wholeness (formally Pilates Studio), 3115 W. Sixth St. Call 316-209-8865 to reserve.

31 SATURDAY

Don’t Miss: Karaoke New Year’s

Eve Party, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., The Yacht Club, 530 Wisconsin St. The Lawrence Public Library will be closed Saturday through Monday, Jan. 2. Red Dog’s Fun Run, 7:30 a.m., parking lot behind Kizer-Cummings Jewelers, 833 Massachusetts St. American Legion Bingo, doors open 4:30 p.m., first games 6:45 p.m., snack bar 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post No. 14, 3408 W. Sixth St. Don’t Miss: (Jan. 1) John Lee: Life-Changing Truths Workshop, noon-6 p.m., Personal Power Wholeness (formally Pilates Studio), 3115 W. Sixth St. Call 316-209-8865 to reserve.

1 SUNDAY

The Lawrence Transit System will not operate on Jan. 1. The Lawrence Public Library will be closed through Monday, Jan. 2. New Year’s Day Run (Free Community Run/ Walk), 9 a.m., Ad Astra Running, 734 Massachusetts St. Don’t Miss: John Lee: Life-Changing Truths Workshop, noon-6 p.m., Personal Power Wholeness (formally Pilates Studio), 3115 W. Sixth St. Call 316-2098865 to reserve.

2 MONDAY

Solid waste collection: Monday commercial routes will be completed on Tuesday. City offices will be closed Monday. See lawrenceks.org for more

information. Parking at meters in downtown Lawrence will be free. The Lawrence Transit System will be in operation. The Lawrence Public Library will be closed Monday.

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3 TUESDAY

TreeCycling Collection, before 6 a.m., regular scheduled trash day, Lawrence. Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Planning Conference Room, City Hall, 6 East Sixth St. Holiday Happenings, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Holcom Park Center, 2700 W. 27th St.

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6 FRIDAY

TreeCycling Collection, before 6 a.m., regular scheduled trash day, Lawrence. Arnie Johnson & The Midnight Special, 7-10 p.m. Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St.

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4 WEDNESDAY

TreeCycling Collection, before 6 a.m., regular scheduled trash day, Lawrence. Holiday Happenings, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Holcom Park Center, 2700 W. 27th St.

5 THURSDAY

TreeCycling Collection, before 6 a.m., regular scheduled trash day, Lawrence. Lawrence Stamp Club Meeting, 6-8 p.m. Watkins Museum of Hisory, 1047 Massachusetts St. Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Commission Meeting Room, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St.

TreeCycling Collection, before 6 a.m., remaining tree collection, Lawrence. “Light” Reading: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) lamps available, 6-8 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St.

10 TUESDAY

“Light” Reading: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) lamps available, noon-2 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Coalition for Homeless Concerns, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Lawrence Community Shelter, 3655 E. 25th St.

11 WEDNESDAY

LHS Hispanic College

Fair (grades 9-12 and parents), 5:30-8 p.m., Lawrence High School, 1901 Louisiana St. The Shelter Inc.: All about foster care, 6-7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library meeting room B, 707 Vermont St.

13 FRIDAY

Daniel Rozin: Penguins Mirror Reception/ Exhibit, 7-9 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Photography: Richard Gwin & Mike Yoder Reception/Exhibit, 7-9 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

14 SATURDAY

Transformations Charity Gala, 7-11 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive.

17 TUESDAY

Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council Natural & Cultural Grant Info Session, 3:30 p.m., Meeting Room A, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

DEATHS DELORES ANN EDMONDS Delores Ann Edmonds, 73, Tonganoxie, KS, died Saturday December 24, 2016 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral will be at 10 am Saturday at Quisenberry Funeral Home, 604 E 4th St., Tonganoxie, KS. The visitation will be one hour before. Burial will follow in Fall Creek Cemetery, Leavenworth. Delores was born on July 22, 1943 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Benjamin and Ellen Beatrice Vollintine Bateson. She was a nurse at St. John’s Hospital, Leavenworth. She was

united in marriage to James Oliver Edmonds on April 17, 1960 in Atchison, KS. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2010. Survivors include three sons, James Edmonds, Tulsa, OK, Robert Edmonds, Tonganoxie, and John Edmonds, Tonganoxie; two brothers, John Bateson, Lawrence, Steve Bateson, Basehor; one sister, Carolyn Rose, Dwight; 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. www.quisenberryfh.co m ¸

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When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Aqib Talib in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, young Hasan Defense didn’t know much about the All-American cornerback or even that Talib had played at the University of Kansas. That was prior to Defense becoming a standout corner himself, and even longer before the young Tampa fan ever thought about playing the same position for the Jayhawks. That’s He’s a where the technician St. Augustine, Fla., at what native’s life he does. took him, though, He perand after fects his Defense craft all arrives in the time.” L a w r e n c e in January and eventu— KU’s Hasan ally puts on Defense, on ex- a KU uniJayhawk Aqib form for the Talib first time, he plans not only to wear the same No. 3 as Talib did, but also to attempt to emulate one of the program’s alltime greats. When Kansas defensive backs coach Kenny Perry recruited Defense, a transfer from Kilgore College (Texas), the assistant coach invoked during his pitch the names of both Talib and Chris Harris Jr., Talib’s Denver teammate — two Kansas corners now considered among the NFL’s elite at their position. KU lists Defense at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, but he claimed during an interview with the Journal-World he’s closer to Talib’s height (6-1), and explained he hopes to adopt Talib’s best on-field qualities through studying him from afar. “He’s a technician at what he does,” Defense said of Talib. “He perfects his craft all the time. I always watch his interviews and stuff; he seems like a well-rounded dude. I just want to get the opportunity to be as good as him, or even better.” The idea of playing in the Big 12, like Talib and Harris, appealed to Defense during his recruitment, but so did the concept of contributing sooner instead of eventually. In his one season at Kilgore, Defense, a threestar juco recruit, made 57 total tackles, had five interceptions and broke up 14 passes. With starting KU cornerbacks Marnez Ogletree and Brandon Stewart leaving the program, Perry made it clear to Defense the team needed a boost in the secondary.

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ere months ago, the name Joel Embiid served as a punchline for some in NBA circles — what with the Philadelphia center unable to play a single game in his first two years with the franchise, due to serious foot issues. Now, 21 games into his official rookie season with the Sixers, Embiid has become a sensation. And within the NBA Twitterverse and social media realms that once mocked him, the former Kansas big man has witnessed a surge in the opposite direction among fans who are rallying to vote him into the 2017 all-star game. “The fans have been (great) ... and I love it,” Embiid told The Inquirer Monday, just one day after the league opened fan voting. “Coming in, I thought I was just going to come in and not play a lot, and just

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get my feet wet.” Instead, the charismatic and highly skilled 7-foot-2 pivot quickly turned into not only a fan favorite, but also the face of a rebuilding franchise. The 76ers have yet to pull their minutes restriction (currently around 28 a game, with no back-to-back outings and some games off at the team’s discretion) on their 22-year-old investment with a history of getting hurt. Still, when Embiid gets to play, hardly a game passes without him stunning fans and opponents alike.

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Start of Big 12 play may help KU stay focused By Matt Tait mtait@ljworld.com

With the Big 12 portion of the Kansas basketball schedule slated to tip off Friday night in Fort Worth, Texas, all of that offseason and preseason talk about the Jayhawks gunning to tie UCLA’s record of 13 consec-

utive conference titles starts to mean something. Not because Kansas coach Bill Self and his players will discuss it every day, at every practice and before every game. They won’t. But the successes and failures that the third-ranked Jayhawks (111) experience from here on

out will have a direct impact on their pursuit of UCLA’s record in a conference that, at least on paper, looks a lot more impressive than it did at the beginning of the 201617 season. “Kansas was and remains the Big 12 title favorite forever and ever, amen,” recently wrote ESPN.com’s

Eamonn Brennan. “But this was the first preseason in ages when the Jayhawks didn’t appear to have at least one obvious usurper in their midst. Instead, Baylor’s surprise rise and Bob Huggins’ routine West Virginia brilliance have presented KU with two.” Those two programs,

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ranked fourth and 11th respectively at 12-0 and 11-1, were the Big 12’s two other most impressive teams during the season’s first three months. But they have been far from alone in getting off to a strong start.

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Big 12 Kent State 63, Texas 58 Austin, Texas — When Kent State’s best scorer and rebounder was temporarily assigned to the bench with foul trouble early in the second half on Tuesday night, the Golden Flashes did not fall apart. Instead, they thrived. Jaylin Walker scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half, helping Kent State overcome a sixpoint deficit and defeat Texas. Deon Edwin scored 15 for Kent State (8-5), including 13 in the second half, and grabbed 12 rebounds. Kent State outrebounded Texas 53-34. Jarrett Allen led Texas (6-6) with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Kerwin Roach Jr. added 13 points. The Longhorns missed 16 of 18 3-point shots. Forward Jimmy Hall, who averages 18.3 points and 11.3 rebounds, left the game with four fouls with 14:54 remaining. The Golden Flashes trailed by six at the time, but rallied without Hall, converting their first three 3-point baskets of the game after nine misses to take a 42-39 lead. Walker added a pair of baskets for a sevenpoint lead. Kent State was relentless with and without Hall, thanks largely to Walker, who converted 9 of 18 shots after hit-

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Thunder 106, Heat 94 Miami — Russell Westbrook had his 15th triple-double of the season by the midpoint of the third quarter, and Oklahoma City beat Miami on Tuesday night to extend its winning streak to four games. Westbrook finished with 29 points, 17 rebounds and 11 assists. He was two rebounds shy of the triple-double at halftime, and now has six before the end of third quarters this season. Enes Kanter scored 19 and Steven Adams added 15 — including a highlight-reel dunk in the first half — for the Thunder. Josh Richardson tied a career high with 22 points for the Heat. James Johnson scored 16 and Tyler Johnson added 15, both off the bench, for Miami. The Heat were without point guard Goran Dragic, sidelined by back spasms. Oklahoma City dominated in the paint, outscoring Miami 58-32. And Westbrook simply controlled play, making 11 of 22 shots from the field and then scoring 11 points in the fourth to help the Thunder close out the win.

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Hayes scored 12 points in ting 10 of 36 his previous two determine how we get them or games. not. That’s been our mentality the first half, when the Badgers (12-2) opened with a 16-4 run SPORTS ON TV “Our coach pushes us hard all year.” Texas: Freshman Andrew over the first 12 minutes to take to not be a soft team,” Walker TODAY Jones made a recent AL move said. WEST to- control in both team’s Big Ten Texas closed to within a ward becoming the point guard opener. College Football Time Net Cable Wisconsin needed the cush- Pinstripe Bowl: point three times during the the Longhorns need when he final 2:30 with two baskets by averaged 16.5 points, 6.5 assists ion after the Scarlet Knights Pitt v. N’western 1 p.m. ESPN 33, 233 Tevin Mack and one by Allen. and 2.5 steals against Arkansas (11-3) rallied from a 20-point Russell Athletic Bowl: But Walker matched the first and Alabama-Birmingham in deficit with 14 minutes left. 4:30p.m. ESPN 33, 233 Rutgers forced turnovers and W.Va. v. 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KU replay 3 a.m. TWCSC 37, 226 “Kent State deserves a lot KENT Hall 5-17 1-2 11, De La Rosa 0-3 0-0 0, Edwin of credit,” Texas coach Sha- 7-15 0-0 15, Zabo 0-2 0-0 0, J.Walker 9-18 4-6 24, Rutgers to two field goals over Stanford at KU replay 6 a.m. TWCSC 37, 226 0-1 0-0 0, Pippen 0-1 0-0 0, A.Walker the next 5-plus minutes. ka Smart said. “They played Edwards Siena at KU replay 1:30p.m. TWCSC 37, 226 3-3 1-2 7, Peterson 0-0 0-0 0, Avery 0-1 0-0 0, Mike Williams led Rutgers Houston at UConn hard. They could sense when Ridenour 2-8 2-3 6. Totals 26-69 8-13 63. 2 p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 with 18 points. Ethan Happ fin- W. Forest at Fla. St. 4 p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 TEXAS (6-6) our guys were frustrated.” Cleare 2-4 2-2 6, Allen 7-13 3-7 17, Roach 4-7 ished with 10 points and 10 re4-4 13, Jones 2-6 3-6 7, Mack 2-8 0-0 4, Banks 1-4 Nebraska at Indiana 5:30p.m. BTN 147,237 0-0 2, Davis 0-7 1-2 1, Yancy 0-1 0-1 0, Young 3-8 bounds for Wisconsin. Big picture DePaul at Villanova 5:30p.m. FS1 150,227 1-2 8. Totals 21-58 14-24 58. Kent State: The Golden Halftime-Texas 29-25. 3-Point Goals-Kent St. RUTGERS (11-3) Virginia at Louisville 6 p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 Flashes rank 254th in the na- 3-17 (J.Walker 2-7, Edwin 1-3, Avery 0-1, Pippen Freeman 3-8 3-5 9, Omoruyi 0-1 0-0 0, Gettys 0-1, Hall 0-1, Ridenour 0-2, Zabo 0-2), Texas tion in field-goal shooting 2-18 (Roach 1-2, Young 1-5, Allen 0-1, Yancy 2-3 0-0 4, Johnson 4-14 0-2 11, Williams 6-10 2-2 Monmouth v. N. Caro. 6 p.m. ESPNU 35, 235 Thiam 0-4 0-0 0, Laurent 1-2 0-0 2, Sa 1-3 0-0 Wich. St. at Ind. St. 6 p.m. FSN 36, 236 accuracy. On the other hand, 0-1, Jones 0-2, Davis 0-3, Mack 0-4). Fouled Out- 18, 2, Diallo 1-4 0-0 2, Doorson 0-0 0-0 0, Dadika TWCSC 37, 226 they hustle enough to lead the Roach. Rebounds-Kent St. 47 (Edwin 12), Texas 0-2 0-0 0, Sanders 1-11 2-2 4, Downes 0-0 0-0 0. 32 (Allen 10). Assists-Kent St. 10 (Ridenour Totals 19-62 7-11 52. W. Fla. v. E. Caro. 6 p.m. ESPNE 140,231 nation in offensive rebounds 5), Texas 7 (Roach 3). Total Fouls-Kent St. 23, WISCONSIN (12-2) 7 p.m. KCMO 3, 203 Happ 4-9 2-5 10, Brown 2-6 0-0 5, Hayes 5-9 Mo. St. at N. Iowa with nearly 18 a game, includ- Texas 19. Technicals-Ridenour. 10-10 20, Showalter 6-10 4-5 18, Koenig 3-9 0-0 Austin Peay at W. Ky. 7 p.m. FCSCA 144 ing 34 during a loss to Ore8, Van Vliet 0-1 0-0 0, Moesch 0-0 1-2 1, Thomas 7:30p.m. BTN 147,237 gon State. Kent State snagged 0-0 0-0 0, Illikainen 0-0 0-2 0, Hill 0-0 0-0 0, Ferris Iowa at Purdue Top 25 0-0 0-0 0, Schlundt 0-1 0-0 0, Pritzl 0-0 0-0 0, G’town at Marquette 7:30p.m. FS1 150,227 22 offensive boards against Trice 2-3 0-0 4, Iverson 1-5 4-4 6. Totals 23-53 Texas, including seven in No. 14 Wisconsin 72, UCLA at Oregon 8 p.m. ESPN2 34, 234 21-28 72. Halftime-Wisconsin 33-18. 3-Point Goals- Cincinnati at Temple 8 p.m. ESPNU 35, 235 the first three minutes, and Rutgers 52 Rutgers 7-19 (Williams 4-5, Johnson 3-5, Diallo turned them into 18 second Madison, Wis. — Nigel 0-1, Freeman 0-1, Sa 0-1, Sanders 0-1, Omoruyi UNLV at Colo. St. 10p.m. ESPNU 35, 235 chance points. Texas grabbed Hayes scored 20 points, Zak 0-1, Thiam 0-2, Dadika 0-2), Wisconsin 5-17 2-4, Showalter 2-5, Brown 1-4, Van Showalter added 18 and Wis- (Koenig 11 offensive rebounds. Vliet 0-1, Schlundt 0-1, Trice 0-1, Iverson 0-1). Women’s Basketball Time Net Cable “Our mentality is we deter- consin used an active start on Fouled Out-Freeman. Rebounds-Rutgers 32 7), Wisconsin 37 (Happ 11). Assists- Marquette at Villanova 11 a.m. FSN 36, 236 mine the offensive rebounds,” the defensive end to build an (Williams Rutgers 6 (Sanders 3), Wisconsin 10 (Happ 3). Rutgers at Michigan 1 p.m. BTN 147,237 Total Fouls-Rutgers 23, Wisconsin 15. coach Rob Senderoff said. “We early lead. 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Celtics 113, Grizzlies 103 Boston — Avery Bradley scored 23 points, Isaiah Thomas had 21 points and seven assists, and Boston held off Memphis. Gerald Green added a season-high 19 points and Jae Crowder scored 17 for Boston, which won for the sixth time in seven games and beat the Grizzlies for the second time in a week. The Celtics needed overtime and a career-high 44 points from Thomas for a 112109 win in Memphis last Tuesday.

How former Jayhawks fared Tarik Black, L.A. Lakers Late game. Nick Collison, Oklahoma City Did not play (coach’s decision). Thomas Robinson, L.A. Lakers Late game. Jeff Withey, Utah Late game.

OKLAHOMA CITY (106) Sabonis 3-6 0-0 6, Adams 7-10 1-1 15, Westbrook 11-22 7-10 29, Morrow 3-7 2-2 9, Roberson 0-3 1-2 1, Grant 3-7 4-4 10, Kanter 9-16 1-4 19, Lauvergne 1-2 1-2 3, Christon 0-0 0-0 0, Abrines 5-9 0-0 14. Totals 42-82 17-25 106. MIAMI (94) Winslow 2-10 3-3 7, Williams 4-4 0-0 9, Whiteside 4-11 4-6 12, McGruder 3-5 0-0 7, Richardson 9-16 2-2 22, J.Johnson 6-13 3-6 16, Reed 3-7 0-0 6, T.Johnson 5-13 3-4 15, Ellington 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 36-82 15-21 94. Oklahoma City 33 28 26 19 — 106 Miami 19 29 21 25 — 94 3-Point Goals-Oklahoma City 5-19 (Abrines 4-7, Morrow 1-5, Kanter 0-1, Westbrook 0-1, Sabonis 0-2, Grant 0-3), Miami 7-23 (T.Johnson 2-3, Richardson 2-6, Williams 1-1, McGruder 1-2, J.Johnson 1-5, Reed 0-1, Winslow 0-2, Ellington 0-3). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Oklahoma City 46 (Westbrook 17), Miami 32 (Whiteside 8). Assists-Oklahoma City 21 (Westbrook 11), Miami 14 (Winslow 5). Total Fouls-Oklahoma City 21, Miami 23. Technicals-Miami defensive three second, Miami team. A-19,977 (19,600).

MEMPHIS (103) Ennis 4-8 0-0 11, J.Green 3-4 2-2 8, Gasol 9-20 5-6 26, Harrison 4-12 4-8 12, Allen 6-9 5-7 17, Randolph 6-13 4-4 16, Martin 0-2 0-0 0, Daniels 3-10 0-0 8, Carter 2-10 0-2 5. Totals 37-88 20-29 103. BOSTON (113) Crowder 6-9 2-2 17, Johnson 2-6 0-0 4, Horford 5-14 0-0 11, Thomas 6-14 8-8 21, Bradley 10-17 2-3 23, Brown 0-0 0-0 0, G.Green 7-10 2-2 19, Jerebko 0-1 0-0 0, Zeller 0-1 0-0 0, Olynyk 2-4 0-0 5, Smart 3-9 5-6 13. Totals 41-85 19-21 113. Memphis 24 24 29 26 — 103 Boston 28 28 28 29 — 113 3-Point Goals-Memphis 9-30 (Ennis 3-4, Gasol 3-6, Daniels 2-8, Carter 1-6, Randolph 0-1, Martin 0-1, Harrison 0-4), Boston 12-31 (G.Green 3-5, Crowder 3-5, Smart 2-4, Bradley 1-3, Olynyk 1-3, Horford 1-4, Thomas 1-6, Jerebko 0-1). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsMemphis 37 (Randolph 10), Boston 47 (Johnson 10). Assists-Memphis 22 (Gasol 9), Boston 30 (Thomas 7). Total Fouls-Memphis 18, Boston 24. Technicals-J.Green, Allen, Boston defensive three second, Boston team. A-18,624 (18,624).

Rockets 123, Mavericks 107 Dallas — James Harden scored 34 points, and Houston completed a four-game season sweep of Dallas, beating the Mavericks in a game marred by eight technical fouls. Harden had 24 points at halftime and finished with 11 assists without playing in the fourth quarter. The Rockets broke a 37-all tie in the second with a 16-0 run. HOUSTON (123) Brewer 3-6 0-0 8, Ariza 3-5 0-0 9, Hilario 5-8 2-5 12, R.Anderson 7-12 4-4 22, Harden 9-16 12-12 34, Dekker 4-7 0-0 9, Wiltjer 0-1 0-0 0, Harrell 3-7 1-2 7, Ennis 3-5 0-0 7, Brown 0-0 0-0 0, McDaniels 0-2 2-2 2, Gordon 4-9 3-3 13. Totals 41-78 24-28 123. DALLAS (107) Barnes 7-16 6-6 21, Nowitzki 2-8 3-4 7, Bogut 0-0 0-0 0, Williams 2-11 0-1 6, Matthews 7-13 2-2 19, Brussino 1-4 0-0 3, Finney-Smith 2-3 0-0 4, Powell 4-6 4-6 13, Mejri 0-0 0-0 0, Harris 1-3 0-0 3, Curry 4-10 0-0 11, Jackson 2-5 2-2 7, J.Anderson 4-8 3-4 13. Totals 36-87 20-25 107. Houston 31 35 32 25 — 123 Dallas 31 16 27 33 — 107 3-Point Goals-Houston 17-32 (Harden 4-7, R.Anderson 4-7, Ariza 3-4, Brewer 2-3, Gordon 2-5, Ennis 1-1, Dekker 1-3, McDaniels 0-1, Wiltjer 0-1), Dallas 15-38 (Curry 3-6, Matthews 3-7, Williams 2-5, J.Anderson 2-6, Powell 1-1, Jackson 1-2, Barnes 1-3, Harris 1-3, Brussino 1-4, Finney-Smith 0-1). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Houston 48 (Dekker 11), Dallas 38 (J.Anderson 8). Assists-Houston 23 (Harden 11), Dallas 22 (Williams 6). Total Fouls-Houston 22, Dallas 18. Technicals-Hilario, Ariza 2, Harrell, Harden, J.Anderson, Mejri, Dallas coach Rick Carlisle. Ejected-Ariza. A-20,425 (19,200).

LATEST LINE NFL Favorite ............. Points (O/U).......... Underdog Sunday, Jan. 1 Week 17 TENNESSEE ......................3 (40)........................ Houston Buffalo .......................... 3 1/2 (42)...................... NY JETS CINCINNATI .................2 1/2 (41.5)................. Baltimore WASHINGTON ..................8 (44)...................... NY Giants Green Bay ...................3 1/2 (48.5).................... DETROIT INDIANAPOLIS ............. 4 1/2 (47)............. Jacksonville PHILADELPHIA ................4 (43).............................. Dallas MINNESOTA ..................... 5 (41).......................... Chicago TAMPA BAY . ...............5 1/2 (46.5)................... Carolina PITTSBURGH ...............6 1/2 (43.5)................ Cleveland ATLANTA ...................... 6 1/2 (56)............. New Orleans New England . ............9 1/2 (44.5)........................ MIAMI Arizona ............................. 6 (41)............... LOS ANGELES Kansas City . ........ 5 1/2 (45).......... SAN DIEGO Seattle .......................... 9 1/2 (43)...... SAN FRANCISCO DENVER .......................... 1 1/2 (41)....................... Oakland COLLEGE FOOTBALL Favorite ............. Points (O/U).......... Underdog Pinstripe Bowl Yankee Stadium-Bronx, N.Y. Pittsburgh ..................4 1/2 (64.5)..........Northwestern Russell Athletic Bowl Camping World Stadium-Orlando, Fla. Miami-Florida ...... 2 1/2 (57)...... West Virginia Foster Farms Bowl Levi’s Stadium-Santa Clara, Calif. Utah ..............................5 1/2 (54.5)..................... Indiana Texas Bowl NRG Stadium-Houston Texas A&M ..........2 1/2 (56.5)......... Kansas St Thursday, Dec. 29 Birmingham Bowl Legion Field-Birmingham, Ala.

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South Florida . ...............10 (62).............South Carolina Belk Bowl Bank of America Stadium-Charlotte, N.C. Virginia Tech .................. 7 (61)........................ Arkansas Alamo Bowl Alamodome-San Antonio Colorado ................3 (62.5)........ Oklahoma St Friday, Dec. 30 Liberty Bowl Liberty Bowl-Memphis, Tenn. Georgia .............Pick’em (48.5)................. Tcu Sun Bowl Sun Bowl Stadium-El Paso, Texas Stanford ....................... 2 1/2 (54)..........North Carolina Arizona Bowl Arizona Stadium-Tucson, Ariz. Air Force ......................13 1/2 (57)....... South Alabama Music City Bowl Nissan Stadium-Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee ................... 6 1/2 (59)................... Nebraska Orange Bowl Hard Rock Stadium-Miami Gardens, Fla. Michigan . ....................6 1/2 (51.5).................. Florida St Saturday, Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl Camping World Stadium-Orlando, Fla. Lsu .................................3 1/2 (59.5)................. Louisville Taxslayer Bowl Everbank Field-Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia Tech .............. 3 1/2 (62)................... Kentucky College Football Playoffs Peach Bowl Georgia Dome-Atlanta Alabama ..........................14 (54)................. Washington Fiesta Bowl U of Phoenix Stadium-Glendale, Ariz. Ohio St ..............................3 (59)......................... Clemson

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Monday, Jan. 2 Outback Bowl Raymond James Stadium-Tampa, Fla. Florida ...............................3 (40)................................ Iowa Cotton Bowl AT&T Stadium-Arlington, Texas Wisconsin . ..................8 1/2 (52.5)............ W. Michigan Rose Bowl Rose Bowl-Pasadena, Calif. Southern Cal . .............6 1/2 (60)....................... Penn St Sugar Bowl Mercedes-Benz Superdome-New Orleans Oklahoma . .............3 (63.5)................ Auburn NBA Favorite ............. Points (O/U).......... Underdog WASHINGTON ............... 4 (212.5)........................ Indiana a-Charlotte ..................OFF (OFF)................... ORLANDO DETROIT ........................3 1/2 (199)................ Milwaukee b-ATLANTA ..................OFF (OFF)................... New York CHICAGO .....................9 1/2 (213.5).................. Brooklyn c-LA Clippers ..............OFF (OFF).......... NEW ORLEANS SAN ANTONIO .......... 14 1/2 (213.5)................... Phoenix DENVER .......................... 4 (217.5).................. Minnesota d-PORTLAND ...............OFF (OFF).............. Sacramento GOLDEN ST . .............. 9 1/2 (225.5)................... Toronto a-Orlando Guard E. Fournier is questionable. b-Atlanta Forward P. Millsap is questionable. c-LA Clippers Guard C. Paul is doubtful. d-Portland Guard D. Lillard is doubtful. COLLEGE BASKETBALL Favorite .................. Points............... Underdog GEORGIA ST ......................3 1/2............. Massachusetts VILLANOVA ......................26 1/2............................ DePaul CLEMSON .............................. 8................. NC Wilmington PENNSYLVANIA .................. 7................................. Drexel EAST CAROLINA ................. 7................... South Florida CREIGHTON .......................7 1/2....................... Seton Hall

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ago, when Poe used his massive girth to plunge into the end zone. And the second came on a screen pass against Oakland this season, when Poe grabbed the ball and again used his massive size to plunge into the end zone. Incidentally, that play among others led Raiders coach Jack Del Rio to call the Chiefs’ offense “gimmicky,” an assessment that wasn’t particularly well-received in Kansas City.

So last Sunday, when Poe lined up at quarterback, it made sense that the Denver defense lunged at the line of scrimmage on the snap. Who could have imagined he would actually throw it? “You know, that’s coach Andy Reid. That’s what he does. He puts plays like that together,” said Broncos linebacker Shane Ray, one of those duped by the play. “That won’t be forgotten. It’s not like we don’t play

each other twice a year. We’ll remember this.” (Add Ray to the list of those who failed to see the humor.) Now, opposing playoff teams probably aren’t going to spend a whole lot of time game planning to stop the Chiefs’ secret weapon. But that’s not really the point. When Kansas City gets close to the goal line, the fact that Poe is a threat to run, pass or catch should at least cross the minds of

the guys trying to stop him, if not the coordinators dialing up the plays. “One for one and a touchdown. I don’t think I can critique much,” said Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, when asked to assess Poe’s form. “I can’t say anything. It looked good to me.” (Add him to the list of those who thought it was hilarious.) And that may be the biggest benefit for the Chiefs heading into January, far more than any

kind of schematic advantage. In a league where everything is a state secret, where it seems the NFL is too often trying to strip away the personality and individuality, Reid whipped out a bit of oldfashioned fun to bring everyone in the locker room together. Reid called a play that was just silly. The kind of play that kids draw up in the schoolyard dirt for their husky friend who always has to play on the line. The kind of play Reid wishes someone had designed for him when he was playing on the line at BYU. “Hitting the sled and everything that we had to do, having the opportunity to put one up like that was great,” Reid said. “The guys rally around it, too. Somewhere along the line, this game was designed to have a little fun, so that mixes into it.” Indeed, the levity brought to the most stressful month of an NFL season may turn out to be far more valuable than the six points. Even long after the game, when the locker room is usually cleared out, players were still laughing about it as they headed home. “I was kind of egging coach Reid on,” Poe said, reflecting on the play call. “You have to understand, these coaches do a lot of preparing to put something like that in. For me to go out there and have it actually happen like they drew it up was big.”

“It should be illegal to be that big and that skilled at the same time. He’s got a terrific future,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1C Joerger told The Inquirer. “The sky is the limit. Monday night in SacGoodness gracious is he ramento, while squargood. He’s really good.” ing off with DeMarcus That’s the basic sentiCousins, arguably the ment of most who watch best center in the NBA, Embiid posted 25 points, Embiid play, and why he 8 rebounds, 2 blocks and is a dark horse candidate to sneak into the 2017 2 steals — with an albeit awful total of 8 turnovers NBA All-Star Game, which will be held Feb. 19 — in 29 minutes. in New Orleans. ProvidWhile seventh-year ed he remains healthy, veteran “Boogie” Cousthe crowd-pleaser from ins got the best of the matchup, with 30 points, Cameroon will be in “The Big Easy” for all7 boards, 5 assists, 3 star weekend, at the very steals, 2 blocks and a least to participate in 102-100 Kings victory, the league’s Rising Stars the typically cantankerous big man left the floor Challenge, a showcase for rookies and secondrespecting Embiid and complimenting his game. year players that takes place two days before “I like that kid a lot. I don’t give a lot of people the main event. Embiid’s talent is undeniable, and props, but I like that kid a lot, man,” Cousins said. his season averages while playing in 21 of Philly’s “I think he’s got a great 30 games — 18.7 points, chance at being the best big in this league — after 7.4 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 46.8 percent shooting I retire.” in 24.7 minutes — make Likewise, Sacramento coach Dave Joerger gave him a shoo-in for Rookie the rookie center the ver- of the Year and a possible all-star. bal equivalent of a slap “There is no doubt on the backside while in my mind that he is a discussing Embiid’s potential. serious consideration for

that,” Sixers coach Brett Brown said of Embiid’s chances of becoming an all-star in his debut season. “I mean, he hasn’t done much wrong for him not to be legitimately considered for that game.” As The Inquirer’s Keith Pompey outlined, through the years 45 rookies have played their way into an all-star selection. Even so, only 10 have done so since 1985: Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers (2011); Yao Ming, Houston (2003); Tim Duncan, San Antonio (1998); Grant Hill, Detroit (1995); Shaquille O’Neal, Orlando (1993); Dikembe Mutombo, Denver (1992); David Robinson, San Antonio (1990); Patrick Ewing, New York (1986); Michael Jordan, Chicago (1985); and Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston (1985). Recent history suggests impactful big men who capture the imagination have a better shot than anyone of breaking into the exhibition showcase. And Embiid’s game falls in that category. “You leave an arena,” Brown said, while discussing his starting cen-

ter’s array of skills, “you leave a practice and you leave all the games we played, saying I haven’t seen that.” To an extent, fans, players, coaches and media all have a say in whether Embiid becomes a rare rookie all-star. The NBA used to give the fans all the say in the game’s starting lineups, dating back to 1974-75. The popularity vote won’t carry the same weight this year, though. Those who run the league decided to give the popular vote 50 percent of the weight in picking starting fives for the Eastern and Western conferences this season, with the other 50 percent split evenly between votes from current players and a select group of media members who cover the NBA. The league’s coaches, as usual, will select the allstar reserves. So how can a fan try and propel Embiid into a starting spot? There are a few options, the first being selecting him as one of three frontcourt players and two guards from the Eastern Conference,

via a traditional ballot (at NBA.com) or through the NBA App. Easier and quicker avenues exist, as well. The following are rules for voting through social media or Google, per the NBA (voting concludes Jan. 16): Twitter: Tweet, retweet or reply with an NBA player’s first and last name or Twitter handle, along with the hashtag #NBAVOTE. Each Tweet may include only one player’s name or handle. Fans may vote for 10 unique players each day throughout the NBA All-Star voting period. Facebook: Post the player’s first and last name along with the hashtag #NBAVOTE on your personal Facebook account, or comment on another’s Facebook post. Each post may include only one player’s name. Fans may post votes for 10 unique players per day throughout the voting period. Google search: Search “NBA Vote All-Star” or “NBA Vote Team Name” (ex: NBA Vote Sixers), and use respective voting cards that appear to

select teams and players. Fans may submit votes for 10 unique players per day throughout the voting period. As one would expect, the Sixers, while 7-23 and not creating much buzz for the organization as a whole, are capitalizing on their most marketable player and encouraging fans to vote for Embiid. Is Embiid really a more deserving frontcourt starter in the East than, say, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kristaps Porzingis? (Obviously, no one should get a vote over LeBron James.) That’s the beauty — or ugliness, depending on your perspective — of the voting format. A fan can vote for any player in the NBA she or he wants, regardless of merit. So a trendy talent such as Embiid, who also has wowed opponents and media, seems to have a legitimate shot. “If it’s possible, it would be great,” the big man told The Inquirer, “and especially as a rookie, that would be exciting. That’d be great.” Surely Embiid will trust the voting process.

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becoming overwhelmed by the historical significance of what the next couple of months could deliver. “I haven’t really thought about it as much as you probably would think,” Self said. “It’s crossed my mind. I’m not going to lie. But I don’t want to get hung up on that. I just want to get hung up on coaching this team and having this team be as good as it can be and having this team compete for its first championship as opposed to them thinking that they have to do something. I don’t want them to think like that. If that’s the way they think, then they’re going to play under pressure all year long and I want them to play with a freer mind. It may bring a little

pressure, but I also think it brings a lot of pride and a lot of motivation.” “There’s some dog days in our league,” Self continued. “But I think when you have that carrot out there and the motivation that you could do something pretty special if everybody stays focused and fights through it, I think that’ll definitely help (us) get through some tough times.”

and participated in some fun and entertaining drills and contests while their parents watched from the Allen Fieldhouse bleachers above. The one-day clinic wrapped with an autograph session and left many, young and old, leaving Allen Fieldhouse with huge smiles. “It’s fun every year,” said Kansas assistant coach Norm Roberts, who spoke with the media in place of KU coach Bill Self, who was unable to participate because he was under the weather. “It’s a fun time for our guys to get out and get engaged. The kids are coming off the holiday, so they are excited. It’s a great time for everybody. We want our players to be out there and engaged. In reality, the coaches

don’t run this clinic, our players do.”

By Dave Skretta AP Sports Writer

The sight was audacious and bizarre and downright funny, the play itself a head scratcher. It was all anybody wanted to talk about after the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos in a game crucial to their AFC West title hopes. Defensive tackle Dontari Poe, all 346 pounds of him, jumping a whopping 4 inches off the ground and throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Demetrius Harris in a game already decided. “As a lineman, you always kind of dream of that. So why not?” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said when asked to explain the call. “I’ve got 51 percent of the vote, so I went with it.” Not everyone saw the humor in it, the most cynical pundits calling it “classless” to score a meaningless touchdown in such a flippant way. But in truth, there was a certain amount of genius to the call, and a couple underlying benefits that could aid the Chiefs in their Super Bowl pursuit. First, it gave defenses yet another nuance to consider in their game preparations. The Chiefs (11-4) have put the ball in Poe’s hands three times now over the past three seasons, all in goal-line situations and all resulting in touchdowns. The first was a simple handoff in a game against the Chargers two years

Ed Zurga/AP Photo

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS DEFENSIVE TACKLE DONTARI POE (92) takes a snap as quarterback as offensive lineman Jah Reid (75) blocks Denver linebacker Von Miller, far right, during the Chiefs’ 33-10 victory Sunday night in Kansas City, Mo. Poe threw a touchdown pass to tight end Demetrius Harris.

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Every Big 12 program currently sits above .500. Seven Big 12 teams enter conference play with 10 wins or more — including KU’s Friday night opponent, 11-1 TCU — and those seven teams have combined for just seven losses between them. Self did not need to know those numbers to understand that the 18game conference grind that begins at 8 p.m. Friday in Fort Worth, Texas, and ends March 4 in Stillwater, Okla., will provide his team tough test after tough test, night in and night out. He’s seen it too many times before and always has shown a great

deal of respect for the talent and coaching in the Big 12, regardless of what people across the country are saying about them. “It’s a unique league and sometimes the best leagues are top heavy and bottom heavy,” said Self, noting that many conferences often have a few great teams and a few overmatched ones. “This one, you get top heavy and there’s no bottom heavy, so it makes it hard.” Finding a way to win each night, at home and on the road, while improving and coming together at the same time, is the challenge Self and his players are focusing on today, not the big picture of tying UCLA’s record. And Self believes that emphasis will help prevent his players from

Holiday clinic The KU men’s basketball team hosted its annual holiday clinic for children on Tuesday, drawing attendance from more than 550 firstthrough sixth-graders from around the area, who worked with the current players, coaches and staff members on the fundamentals of the game

Jackson honored Kansas freshman Josh Jackson on Tuesday added a new accolade to his growing list when he was named the Big 12 Player of the Week. Jackson, who scored 21 points on 9-of-16 shooting and added nine rebounds and two blocks in KU’s win over UNLV last Thursday, became the first Kansas player since Ben McLemore in 2012-13 to win Big 12 player and newcomer of the week honors in the same season. Jackson joins senior guard Frank Mason III in receiving Big 12 Player of the Week honors this season. Mason already has earned the honor twice (Nov. 16 and Dec. 12).

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Military Bowl

Heart of Dallas Bowl

Wake Forest 34, Temple 26 Annapolis, Md. — When Wake Forest fans look back at 2016, perhaps they will remember an exciting victory in the Military Bowl as the culmination of the team’s first winning season in eight years. At least, that’s what Demon Deacons coach Dave Clawson would like to believe. Wake Forest attached a positive ending to a season marred by scandal, using a strong performance by quarterback John Wolford to beat heavily favored Temple on Tuesday in the Military Bowl. After throwing an interception on the first series of the game — a turnover Temple used to take a 7-0 lead — Wolford helped the Demon Deacons rattle off 31 straight points before halftime.

Army 38, North Texas 31, OT Dallas — Jordan Asberry ran for a 3-yard touchdown on fourth down in overtime, sending Army past North Texas in a rematch at the Heart of Dallas Bowl. Asberry’s score was the sixth rushing touchdown in the game for the Black Knights (8-5) and 46th of the season. That broke the school record held by the 1945 national championship that had two Heisman Trophy winners in the backfield. They rushed for 480 yards. Ahmad Bradshaw ran for 129 yards and a touchdown for Army while Darnell Woolfolk had 119 yards and two TDs. North Texas (5-8) had its chance in overtime. But after Alec Morris scrambled for 4 yards and Jeffery Wilson lost 3, consecutive incomplete passes followed. Morris threw for 304 yards.

Minnesota 17, Big 12 Men Washington State 12 League Overall 12-0 0-0 San Diego — Shannon Baylor 11-1 0-0 Brooks caught a tipped Kansas Kansas State 0-0 11-1 0-0 11-1 pass from Mitch Leidner TCU Texas Tech 0-0 11-1 for a 13-yard, go-ahead West Virginia 0-0 11-1 touchdown in the third Oklahoma State 0-0 10-2 Iowa State 0-0 8-3 quarter and Minnesota, Oklahoma 0-0 6-5 beset by turmoil after 10 Texas 6-6 0-0 players were suspended Tuesday’s Game Kent State 63, Texas 58 after a sexual assault in- Friday, Dec. 30 Kansas at TCU, 8 p.m. vestigation, upset Luke West Virginia at Okla. State, 3 p.m. Falk and Washington Texas Tech at Iowa State, 5 p.m. State. It was one of the Baylor at Oklahoma, 6 p.m. Texas at Kansas State, 7 p.m. few exciting plays in an otherwise pedestrian edi- Big 12 Women tion of what traditionally League Overall 0-0 12-0 has been one of the coun- West Virginia Baylor 0-0 11-1 try’s most exciting bowl Oklahoma State 0-0 10-1 Kansas State 0-0 10-2 games. State 0-0 9-2 WSU cornerback Mar- Iowa Oklahoma 0-0 9-3 cellus Pippins reached TCU 8-3 0-0 Texas Tech 0-0 8-3 up with his right hand Texas 0-0 6-4 and deflected Leidner’s Kansas 6-5 0-0 Thursday, Dec. 29 pass in the end zone but Oklahoma at Kansas, 7 p.m. it went right to Brooks for Iowa State at Okla. State, 5 p.m. West Virginia at TCU, 6:30 p.m. the TD and a 10-6 lead. Texas Tech at Texas, 7 p.m. The Golden Gophers Kansas State at Baylor, 7 p.m. (9-4) were looking to regroup after backing down Kansas Men NBA Nov. 11 — vs. Indiana, at Honolulu, L from a threat to skip this 99-103 EASTERN CONFERENCE OT (0-1) Atlantic Division game if 10 teammates Nov. 15 — vs. Duke, at New York, W W (1-1) suspended after a sexu- 77-75 Toronto 22 Nov. 18 — vs. Siena, W 86-65 (2-1) Boston 19 al assault investigation Nov. 21 — vs. UAB, at Kansas City, New York 16 Mo., W 83-63 (3-1) weren’t reinstated. Brooklyn 8

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“He told me how he loves that I’m a long, physical corner,” Defense related, “and I can tackle, and he said he just needs somebody to come in and make an impact right away.” That spiel caught Defense’s attention, and, among other factors, led him to pick Kansas over his other finalists, Texas Tech and Ole Miss. His new head coach, David

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Beaty, is glad Defense went with the Jayhawks, who have an obvious need for depth in the secondary. “This guy that gives us some length, a guy that can really run and a guy that’s played against really high-level competition when it comes to receivers in that league down there in Texas (Southwestern Junior College Football Conference),” Beaty said. “There’s a lot of terrific players down there. We recruited a lot of them and just watching him, he was one of the better players in that

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Nov. 13 — vs. Missouri State, L 64-87 (0-1) Nov. 16 — vs. SMU, L 63-75 (0-2) Nov. 20 — at Memphis, W 68-58 (1-2) Nov. 23 — vs. Oral Roberts, W 64-56, 2 OT (2-2) Nov. 27 — vs. North Dakota, W 76-71, OT (3-2) Nov. 30 — at Creighton, L 49-69 (3-3) Dec. 4 — at Alabama, L 65-71, OT (3-4) Dec. 7 — vs. Harvard, L 59-69 (3-5) Dec. 11 — vs. Rhode Island, W 72-36 (4-5) Dec. 17 — vs. Arizona, W 75-51 (5-5) Dec. 21 — vs. U.C. Riverside, W 90-84 (6-5) Dec. 29 — vs. Oklahoma, 7 p.m. Jan. 1 — at Baylor, 2 p.m. Jan. 4 — vs. Texas, 7 p.m. Jan. 8 — at Iowa State, 1 p.m. Jan. 11 — at Kansas State, 7 p.m. Jan. 15 — vs. Baylor, 1 p.m. Jan. 18 — vs. West Virgina, 7 p.m. Jan. 22 — at TCU, 6 p.m. Jan. 25 — at Oklahoma State, 7 p.m. Jan. 28 — vs. Texas Tech, 11 a.m. Feb. 1 — at Oklahoma, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 5 — vs. TCU, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 8 — vs. Oklahoma State, 7 p.m. Feb. 11 — at Texas, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 18 — at Texas Tech, 2 p.m. Feb. 21 — vs. Iowa State, 7 p.m. Feb. 25 — vs. Kansas State, 2 p.m. Feb. 27 — at West Virginia, 6 p.m. Big 12 Championship, at Oklahoma City March 3 — First round March 4 — Quarterfinals March 5 — Semifinals March 6 — Final

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conference, if not one of the best cover guys that we saw in the conference down there.” After spending one successful season at the junior college level, Defense hopes to be better prepared for the Division I level. Displaying the confidence of KU football icon Talib, the sophomore-to-be said his goals include earning a starting position in 2017. “So if I just come in and do what I’ve gotta do,” Defense said, “I’ll be able to play right away and make a big impact on the team.”

Nov. 22 — vs. Georgia, at Kansas City, Mo., W 65-54 (4-1) Nov. 25 — vs. UNC Asheville, W 95-57 (5-1) Nov. 29 — vs. Long Beach State, W 91-61 (6-1) Dec. 3 — vs. Stanford, W 89-74, (7-1) Dec. 6 — vs. UMKC, W 105-62, (8-1) Dec. 10 — vs. Nebraska, W 89-72 (9-1) Dec. 17 — vs. Davidson, at Kansas City, Mo., W 89-71 (10-1) Dec. 22 — vs. UNLV, at Las Vegas, W 71-53 (11-1) Dec. 30 — at TCU, 8 p.m. Jan. 3 — vs. Kansas State, 8 p.m. Jan. 7 — vs. Texas Tech, 6:15 p.m. Jan. 10 — at Oklahoma, 8 p.m. Jan. 14 — vs. Oklahoma State, 1 p.m. Jan. 16 — at Iowa State, 8 p.m. Jan. 21 — vs. Texas, 1 p.m. Jan. 24 — at West Virginia, 6 p.m. Jan. 28 — at Kentucky, 5 p.m. Feb. 1 — vs. Baylor, 8 p.m. Feb. 4 — vs. Iowa State, 5 or 7 p.m. Feb. 6 — at Kansas State, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 — at Texas Tech, 1 p.m. Feb. 13 — vs. West Virginia, 8 p.m. Feb. 18 — at Baylor, noon Feb. 22 — vs. TCU, 6 p.m. Feb. 25 — at Texas, 5 or 7 p.m. Feb. 27 — vs. Oklahoma, 8 p.m. March 4 — at Okla. State, 5 p.m. Big 12 Champ., Kansas City, Mo. March 8 — First Round March 9 — Quarterfinals March 10 — Semifinals March 11 — Final

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Monday’s Games Orlando 112, Memphis 102 Washington 107, Milwaukee 102 Brooklyn 120, Charlotte 118 Detroit 106, Cleveland 90 Chicago 90, Indiana 85 Houston 131, Phoenix 115 Minnesota 104, Atlanta 90 New Orleans 111, Dallas 104 Toronto 95, Portland 91 Denver 106, L.A. Clippers 102 Sacramento 102, Philadelphia 100 Tuesday’s Games Boston 113, Memphis 103 Oklahoma City 106, Miami 94 Houston 123, Dallas 107 Utah at L.A. Lakers, (n) Today’s Games Charlotte at Orlando, 6 p.m. Indiana at Washington, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Detroit, 6:30 p.m. New York at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Chicago, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers at New Orleans, 7 p.m. Phoenix at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Denver, 8 p.m. Sacramento at Portland, 9 p.m. Toronto at Golden State, 9:30 p.m. Thursday’s Games Miami at Charlotte, 6 p.m. Boston at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Memphis, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Utah, 8 p.m. Toronto at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

BASEBALL National League PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Re-signed RHP Ivan Nova to a three-year contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association SAN ANTONIO SPURS — Waived G Nico Laprovittola. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed G Taylor Boggs and S Tony Jefferson on injured reserve. BUFFALO BILLS — Fired coach Rex Ryan. Named Anthony Lynn interim coach. CHICAGO BEARS — Waived DL Jimmy Staten from the practice squad. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Waived OL Jonathan Cooper. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed WR Antwan Goodley to the practice squad. Placed TE Devon Cajuste on the practice squad-injured list. Signed RB Russell Hansbrough from the New York Giants’ practice squad. Placed CB Jude Adjei-Barimah and TE Cameron Brate on injured reserve. NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed QB Keith Wenning, RB Jacob Huesman and S Ryan Murphy to the practice squad. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Placed RB Kenneth Farrow on injured reserve. Signed RB Andre Williams from the practice squad. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Claimed DL Zach Moore off waivers from Dallas. Placed RB Carlos Hyde on injured reserve. TENNESSEE TITANS — Placed QB Marcus Mariota on injured reserve. Signed QB Alex Tanney from the practice squad. SOCCER Major League Soccer FC DALLAS — Signed M Javier Morales.

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vs. Todd Leeper, a/k/a Todd M. Leeper , et al., Defendants. Case No. 16CV43 K.S.A. 60 Mortgage Foreclosure (Title to Real Estate Involved) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County

of Douglas, State of Kansas, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered 16CV43, wherein the parties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 AM, on 01/19/2017, the Jury Assembly Room of the District Court located in the lower level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center building, 111 E. 11th St., Lawrence, Kansas, the following described real estate located in the County of Douglas, State of Kansas, to wit: LOT 2, BLOCK 2, IN FOXCHASE ADDITION NO. 3, AN ADDITION TO THE OF LAWRENCE, CITY DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS. SHERIFF OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS

ties above named were respectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 AM, on 01/12/2017, the Jury Assembly Room of the District Court located in the lower level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center building, 111 E. 11th St., Lawrence, Kansas, the following described real estate located in the County of Douglas, State of Kansas, to wit: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF KS, COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT THIRTEEN (13), IN BLOCK THREE(3), IN HOLIDAY HILLS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF LAWIN DOUGLAS RENCE, COUNTY, KANSAS AS BY THE RESHOWN CORDED PLAT THEREOF.

Respectfully Submitted, By: ________________ Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 Michael Rupard, KS # 26954 Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: (314) 991-0255 Fax: (314) 567-8006 Email:mrupard@ km-law.com Attorney for Plaintiff _______

SHERIFF OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO: ALL LANDOWNERS AND QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE WAKARUSA WATERSHED JOINT DISTRICT NO. 35 AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CONCERNED

In accordance with the statutes governing adverse possession, the West parking lot at 3101 W. 6th, Lawrence, KS, will be closed January 1, 2017. HD Lewis _______

Respectfully Submitted, By: Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 Michael Rupard, KS # 26954 Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. (St. Louis Office) 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: (314) 991-0255 Fax: (314) 567-8006 Email: mrupard@km-law.com (First published in the Attorney for Plaintiff Lawrence Daily Journal_______ World December 28, 2016) (First published in the NOTICE OF Lawrence Daily JournalANNUAL MEETING World December 28, 2016)

You and each or you are hereby notified that the (First published in the Annual Meeting of the Lawrence Daily JournalWakarusa Watershed Joint World December 28, 2016) District will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 IN THE DISTRICT COURT at 12:00 P.M. at Conrad’s, OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, in Overbrook, Kansas for KANSAS the purpose of electing directors whose term expire Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and for the purpose of Plaintiff, conducting any other business that may legally and vs. properly come before the board. Seven (7) members Frank G. Jones (Deceased), will be elected to the The Unknown Trustee of Board of Directors of said the Frank G. Jones RevocaDistrict for a term of three ble Trust Agreement Dated (3) years, and said election October 20, 2009 , et al., will be by written ballot. Defendants. This notice is given pursuCase No. 16cv19 ant to K.S.A. 24-1211 K.S.A. 60 Larry Butel Mortgage Foreclosure President (Title to Real Estate Wakarusa Watershed Involved) Joint District No. 35 _______ NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE (First published in the

Lawrence Daily JournalUnder and by virtue of an World December 21, 2016) Order of Sale issued by the Clerk of the District Court IN THE DISTRICT COURT in and for the said County OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, of Douglas, State of KanKANSAS sas, in a certain cause in said Court Numbered Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 16cv19, wherein the parPlaintiff, ties above named were respectively plaintiff and devs. fendant, and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said Susan A. Beers (Deceased), County, directed, I will ofLyle E. Beers , et al., fer for sale at public aucDefendants. tion and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at Case No. 16CV267 10:00 AM, on 01/19/2017, Division 3 the Jury Assembly Room K.S.A. 60 of the District Court loMortgage Foreclosure cated in the lower level of (Title to Real Estate the Judicial and Law EnInvolved) forcement Center building, 111 E. 11th St., LawNOTICE OF rence, Kansas, the followSHERIFF’S SALE ing described real estate located in the County of Under and by virtue of an Douglas, State of Kansas, Order of Sale issued by the to wit: Clerk of the District Court in and for the said County LOT 11. BLOCK 1, IN of Douglas, State of Kan- DEERFIELD WOODS SUBDIsas, in a certain cause in VISION NO.2, A SUBDIVIsaid Court Numbered SION IN THE CITY OF LAW16CV267, wherein the par- RENCE, DOUGLAS COUN-

TY, KANSAS.

of Douglas, State of Kansas, in a certain cause in SHERIFF OF DOUGLAS said Court Numbered 16CV160, wherein the parCOUNTY, KANSAS ties above named were reRespectfully Submitted, spectively plaintiff and deBy: fendant, and to me, the unShawn Scharenborg, dersigned Sheriff of said KS # 24542 County, directed, I will ofMichael Rupard, fer for sale at public aucKS # 26954 tion and sell to the highest Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 AM, on 01/12/2017, Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. the Jury Assembly Room (St. Louis Office) of the District Court lo12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 cated in the lower level of St. Louis, MO 63141 the Judicial and Law EnPhone: (314) 991-0255 forcement Center buildFax: (314) 567-8006 ing, 111 E. 11th St., LawEmail: mrupard@ rence, Kansas, the followkm-law.com ing described real estate Attorney for Plaintiff located in the County of _______ Douglas, State of Kansas, (First published in the to wit: Lawrence Daily JournalLOT 1, BLOCK 4, IN PRAIWorld, December 28, 2016) RIE MEADOWS NO. 1, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF IN THE DISTRICT COURT LAWRENCE, DOUGLAS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COUNTY, KANSAS. KANSAS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC PLAINTIFF

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Respectfully Submitted, By: Shawn Scharenborg, KS # 24542 SUSAN HARWOOD, et. al.; Michael Rupard, DEFENDANTS KS # 26954 Dustin Stiles, KS # 25152 No. 2016-CV-000231 Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C. Div. No. (St. Louis Office) K.S.A. 60 12400 Olive Blvd., Suite 555 Mortgage Foreclosure St. Louis, MO 63141 NOTICE OF Phone: (314) 991-0255 SHERIFF’S SALE Fax: (314) 567-8006 Email: Under and by virtue of an mrupard@km-law.com Order of Sale issued by the Attorney for Plaintiff Clerk of the District Court _______ in and for the said County of Douglas, in a certain (First published in the cause in said Court Num- Lawrence Daily Journalbered 2016-CV-000231, World December 14, 2016) wherein the parties above IN THE DISTRICT COURT named were respectively OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, plaintiff and defendant, KANSAS and to me, the undersigned Sheriff of said Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. County, directed, I will ofPlaintiff, fer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest vs. bidder for cash in hand at the Jury Assembly Room in Bonita Joy Yoder , et al., the City of Lawrence in Defendants. said County, on January 19, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., of said Case No. 09CV803 day the following deK.S.A. 60 scribed real estate located Mortgage Foreclosure in the County of Douglas, (Title to Real Estate State of Kansas, to wit: Involved) THE EAST 50 FEET OF LOT 7, NOTICE OF AND THE WEST 16.5 FEET SHERIFF’S SALE OF LOT 8, IN BLOCK B, IN SOUTHWEST ADDITION NUMBER 7, AN ADDITION Under and by virtue of an TO THE CITY OF LAW- Order of Sale issued by the RENCE, DOUGLAS COUNTY, Clerk of the District Court KANSAS. Commonly in and for the said County known as 1730 W 22Nd, of Douglas, State of Kansas, in a certain cause in Lawrence, Kansas 66046 said Court Numbered This is an attempt to col- 09CV803, wherein the parlect a debt and any infor- ties above named were remation obtained will be spectively plaintiff and defendant, and to me, the unused for that purpose. dersigned Sheriff of said County, directed, I will ofKenneth M. McGovern fer for sale at public aucSHERIFF OF DOUGLAS tion and sell to the highest COUNTY, KANSAS bidder for cash in hand at 10:00 AM, on 01/05/2017, SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, LLC the Jury Assembly Room Attorneys for Plaintiff of the District Court lo4220 Shawnee Mission cated in the lower level of Parkway - Suite 418B the Judicial and Law EnFairway, KS 66205 forcement Center build(913) 831-3000 ing, 111 E. 11th St., LawFax No. (913)831-3320 rence, Kansas, the followOur File No. 16-009159/jm ing described real estate _______ located in the County of (First published in the Douglas, State of Kansas, Lawrence Daily Journal- to wit: World December 21, 2016) LOT 91 ON KENTUCKY STREET, IN THE CITY OF IN THE DISTRICT COURT LAWRENCE, IN DOUGLAS OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, COUNTY, KANSAS KANSAS -vs-

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Five-spice powder livens up chicken By Melissa d’Arabian Associated Press

ating healthy on a budget and tight schedule means the boneless skinless chicken breast makes frequent appearances on our dinner table. It’s a smart choice as a lean protein — one cup of cubed chicken breast has a whopping 43 grams of protein yet only 5 grams of fat (fewer than 2 of those are saturated). But the chicken breast story goes beyond protein gram counts. White meat chicken provides a sizeable chunk of our daily requirements for several vitamins and minerals, most notably B6, niacin, phosphorous and selenium, and smaller quantities of a slew of others. Impressive stats from the cut of meat that goes on mega-sale about every 4 weeks, and freezes so well that you can stock up when it does. The problem with this wallet-friendly nutrient

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wonder is that it is so mild and low-fat (read: lowflavor) that it can become “blah” and uninspired on the weekly family menu, elegantly referred to as being in a rut. The lower fat also puts this protein at high risk for drying out. Today’s recipe solves both those problems while also staying weeknight-speedy. Five-Spice Chicken Breast in Orange Broth is a skillet chicken recipe that starts on the stovetop with a quick sear and then finishes in the oven, bathed in an aromatic orange juice broth, simmering to juicy perfection. If you don’t have fivespice blend on hand, I suggest it as a worthy purchase, because its warm spicy flavors (think ginger, anise and cinnamon) add a perfect depth to a ton of dishes, both savory and sweet. However, feel free to experiment with similar spices or blends (such as pumpkin pie spice). Another recommended purchase: an instant-read thermom-

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eter, which will improve your meat-cookery overall, so you can stop cooking the chicken as soon as it reaches 160 degrees. A final tip: most chicken breasts are larger than one serving. Consider serving the meat already sliced on a platter, and you’ll find that two or three breasts will easily feed a family of four.

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 3-4 carrots, trimmed and halved both crossways and lengthwise 4 garlic cloves, smashed 1/4 cup white wine 3/4 cup orange juice (fresh or carton) 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, plus extra if needed chopped cilantro for garnish (or parsley, if preferred)

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Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pat the chicken breasts Start to finish: 40 minutes dry with a paper towel, trim Servings: 4 visible fat, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the Ingredients: flour over both sides of the 1 1/2 pounds boneless skin- chicken breasts and lightly less chicken breast, about 3 press the flour into the meat. breasts In a large oven-safe skillet, 2 tablespoons all-purpose heat the olive oil over meflour dium high flame. Brown the chicken breasts until golden, 1 tablespoon olive oil about 3-5 minutes per side. salt and pepper 1 large onion, diced (about Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate (it will not be 1 1/2 cup diced) fully cooked). Add the onion 1 teaspoon Chinese fivespice (spice blend available at to the same pan with a pinch of salt and stir with a wooden regular grocery stores)

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spoon. Once the onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes, add the five-spice, cumin, carrots and garlic, and cook until very fragrant, about 3 minutes. Increase temperature to high and deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up any crusty bits on the bottom of the pan as it bubbles for a minute. Add the orange juice and 1 cup of broth and stir. Return the chicken breasts to the pan, including any juices that have accumulated on the plate. Add extra broth (or just water) so that liquid level is about 1/4 the way up the chicken breasts. Spoon some of the sauce on top of each breast. Bring the mixture to a simmer and then place in the oven to continue cooking until the chicken breasts reach 160 degrees F, about 15-20 more minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest a few minutes before slicing and serving with the carrots and the fragrant broth spooned on top. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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any excess water and add them to the dressing. Toss so the shrimp are fully coated with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, and up to 24. When you are ready to serve, arrange the lettuce in a shallow serving dish. Then scatter over it most of the cucumber, carrots, and half the scallions. Distribute the shrimp with its dressing over the top of all, Directions: Fill a large pot about 3/4 and then scatter over it the full with water, and add the other half of the slivered lemongrass and salt. Bring scallions, and the handful of carrots and cucumbers the water to a boil over remaining. Top with the high heat, add the shrimp, peanuts if desired. Serve and simmer for about 4 cool. minutes, until the shrimp are just cooked. Drain the shrimp and lemongrass into a fine mesh strainer and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. The shrimp will not completely cool, which is fine. While you are waiting for the water to boil, combine the shallots, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, mint and cilantro in a large bowl or container. After you have rinsed the shrimp Place Your Celebration Announcements and lemongrass in the strainer, shake to remove kansas.obituariesandcelebrations.com leaves 10 ounces Boston, Bibb or butter lettuce leaves, torn into big pieces 1/2 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned 2 large carrots, peeled and shredded or julienned 1 cup slivered scallions, white and green parts 1/4 cup crushed salted peanuts (optional)

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