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Property values decline for most homeowners

By Chad Lawhorn clawhorn@ljworld.com

New numbers suggest 2012 is the year the bursting of the housing bubble finally will start showing up on Douglas County property tax bills.

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‘Hopefully that means we have hit the bottom,’ the county appraiser says residential properties in the county are expected to see a decline in their fair market values, according to new numbers by the Douglas County Appraiser’s office.

“I have always felt like our real estate market has lagged

behind the national scene by as much as two years,” said County Appraiser Steve Miles. “I think that is what’s happening. Hopefully that means we have hit the bottom, but I can’t say that with any certainty.”

Each year Miles’ office is tasked with determining the fair market value, which is the price a piece of property likely would sell for on the open market, for every real estate parcel in the county. The fair market

value is then used to compute property tax bills.

Over the last two years, many values have held steady or slightly declined, despite Please see PROPERTY, page 2A

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INSIDE Firebird going out in blaze of glory Free State High School standout Lynn Robinson can’t believe her stint is almost up with the FSHS girls basketball team. The senior guard has honed her offensive and defensive skills, as well as her leadership. Page 1B KU CANCER CENTER

Hall foundation donates $10.5M As the Kansas University Cancer Center prepared for a site review visit from a National Cancer Institute team, the Hall Family Foundation announced Monday a $10.5 million donation to support KU’s effort to earn NCI designation. Page 3A

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GIOVANNI LULE, 8, AND HIS FATHER, ALEJANDRO LULE, leave Hillcrest School Monday at the end of the day. Hillcrest and five other elementaries — Cordley, Kennedy, New York, Pinckney and Sunset Hill — have been the subject of consolidation talks by the Central and East Lawrence Elementary School Consolidation Working Group for more than five months. Monday night was the group’s last meeting.

Final report doesn’t include school closings

By Christine Metz cmetz@ljworld.com

In the end, a working group tasked with finding ways to close Lawrence elementary schools decided on just three points: a bond is needed, the district has to address the staffing deficiencies in its elementary schools, and building improvements that eliminate portable classrooms are a must.

Last fall, the Central and East Lawrence Elementary School Consolidation Group was charged with the task of recommending a way to reduce six elementary schools — Cordley, Hillcrest, Kenne-

dy, New York, Pinckney and Sunset Hill — down to three or four within the next two years.

When the group met for the last time Monday night, no one recommended closing any schools. Instead the 28 members split into two camps, each with their own recommendation that would be passed onto the school board.

Thirteen members voted for a recommendation that pushed for a bond issue that would keep all 14 elementary schools open, cover deferred maintenance projects, eliminate portable classrooms and add capacity for full-day kindergarten.

Eleven members supported a recommendation that kept closing schools as a valid option and urged the board to develop a long-term vision that would address English as a Second Language services, school boundaries and facility upgrades.

Two members from the working group abstained from voting.

Much of Monday’s meeting was an attempt to extract where the two recommendations overlapped, which will be highlighted in a cover letter sent to the board later this week. But even reaching that common ground was a strug-

gle as members discussed the finer points.

“It would at least be nice to agree on something,” New York representative Josh Davis said while pushing for the group to keep searching for commonalities.

That cover letter and the two recommendations officially will be handed over to the school board at its Feb. 27 meeting.

Fueled by emotion and at times contentious, the process wasn’t an easy one. But the members coming out of Monday’s meeting said they were Please see SCHOOLS, page 2A

Report: Fatal U.S. 56 crash Lawrence ordinance at center of fight over involved sleeping driver

By George Diepenbrock gdiepenbrock@ljworld.com

An Overbrook woman whose vehicle drifted left of the center line in a fatal crash last month on U.S. Highway 56 told an investigator she fell asleep while driving, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol report.

Master Trooper Scott White has listed “driver inattention” and the fact that the driver, Joann O’Brien, fell asleep as contributing factors to the crash that occurred about 1 p.m. Jan. 3 about nine miles west of Baldwin City, near Worden.

O’Brien, 76, was headed home from Lawrence when her westbound 2006 Dodge Caravan minivan drifted into the eastbound lane and struck a 2008 Ford F-150 pickup truck driven by Darren S. Othick, 42, of Baldwin City.

O’Brien told a trooper in an interview that she fell asleep before a woman in the back seat hollered

at her, causing her to wake up and slam on her brakes, but it was too late, the accident report said.

O’Brien has since been treated and released from Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. A front-seat passenger in the minivan, Jamie J. Ullery, 47, died Jan. 18 at Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., from injuries she suffered in the crash, according to the report. O’Brien’s back-seat passenger, Alice Jean Beatty, 51, of Independence, Mo., also was taken to KU Hospital.

Othick has said he received outpatient treatment at a hospital.

Othick’s two children in the truck, Caleb, 12, and Kara, 10, were taken to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., and have since been released.

White wrote that troopers would forward the report to Douglas County prosecutors once toxicology test results are complete from a sample taken from O’Brien.

religious freedom act

By Scott Rothschild srothschild@ljworld.com

TOPEKA — A legislative committee on Monday approved a bill that supporters said would protect religious freedom, but opponents said the measure could be used to discriminate based on sexual orientation.

“This is nothing more than legislative gay-bashing,” said Thomas Witt, president of the Kansas Equality Commission, after the House Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 2260, which is called the Kansas Preservation of Religious Freedom Act. During discussion on the bill, one of its main proponents, Rep. Jan Pauls, D-Hutchinson, referred to the city of Lawrence’s antidiscrimination ordinance,

which includes protections based on sexual orientation.

She said that ordinance could violate a business person’s religious beliefs if that person didn’t want to hire someone who was gay, transgender or cross-dressing. She used the example of a day care business.

“The situation in Lawrence, it then trumps the freedom of religion in our Constitution,” she said. “You cannot use your religion as a defense under that existing ordinance,” she said.

But opponents said the bill, if enacted, would open the door to discrimination.

“This isn’t about freedom of religion. This is about freedom to discriminate against people who you don’t agree with,” said Rep. Please see RELIGIOUS, page 2A

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DEATHS MARTHA ANN HARPER Services for Martha Ann Harper, 79, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory.

Ms. Harper died Monday, February 20, 2012 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar. Condolences may be sent at www.rumseyyost.com.

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House panel approves bill cutting income tax

By John Hanna Associated Press

ARLON E. ‘BUD’ KEPLINGER Arlon E. “Bud” Keplinger, 66, of Baldwin City, KS, died Monday, February 6, 2012 at his home. Private family services were held.

Mr. Keplinger was born in Overbrook, Kansas, and was a lifelong area resident. He had worked as a lineman for the Baldwin City Electric Company.

He was an Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Sheryl East, of the

home. His two children, Renee (Steve) Allen of Wilmington, DE, and Chris (Charity) Keplinger of Norfolk, VA. 2 sisters, Lela (Dennis) Robinson and Kay (Merle) Gordon, and 2 beautiful grandchildren, Will and Stevie.

(Chapel Oaks, Lawrence Funeral Chapel, (785) 8413822) Please sign this guestbook at obituaries.ljworld. com.

BETTE JEAN LEIB Funeral services for Bette Jean Leib, 87, Lawrence, will be held 11 a.m.

Friday, February 24, 2012, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Burial will follow at Wellsville Cemetery. She died February 17, 2012 at her home.

She was born on January 17, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Leon and Alice (Downing) Miller.

Bette was employed at the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant during WWII. In 1968 she went to work for Douglas County Public Works Department. She served under four county engineers and twelve county commissioners before retiring in 1990. Douglas County Commissioners approved a resolution honoring Bette for her years of service to the county and she received a letter of recognition from Governor Hayden. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Lawrence and Waverly.

Bette enjoyed Brown Bag Lunch Concerts and was an avid Jayhawk fan, always wearing KU gear on game days. Bette was an environmentalist long before it was “cool”.

She married William F. “Bill” Leib on January 10, 1943 in Wellsville, KS.

They enjoyed traveling and visited many destinations during their sixty years of marriage.

Bill preLeib ceded her in death on November 29, 2002.

Survivors include one daughter, Debbie Jo Sump and husband, Dean, Ottawa; three sons, Billy L. Leib, Ottawa, Michael K. Leib and wife, Sandra, Lawrence, Steven R. Leib and wife, Carolyn, Moscow, Idaho; sister, Sally Barnett, Wellsville; 8 grandchildren; 3 stepgrandchildren; 7 greatgrandchildren and 11 stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert “Bob” Miller.

The family will greet friends 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Thursday, February, 23, 2012 at the mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Lawrence Humane Society or the American Legion and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

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

Please sign this guestbook at obituaries.ljworld. com.

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unloading the properties quickly to get the properties off their books.

“But the number of those sales are starting to make me a little bit nervous,” Miles said. “They are approaching that point where they could be considered the market in some areas, but not all.”

Numbers on foreclosures for the year weren’t available Monday.

In terms of geographical differences, Eudora and Baldwin City were the hardest hit in declining values. Miles said Baldwin City saw a median decline of 1.62 percent, Eudora a decline of 1.31 percent, while Lawrence declined 1.23 percent. Lecompton and the unincorporated parts of the county basically held steady. All those figures include both residential and commercial properties. Miles said commercial real estate prices generally fared better than residential values.

The declining property values weren’t a surprise to Douglas County Administrator Craig Weinaug. He is estimating the county will have $2 million to $3 million less in revenue for the 2013 budget — unless commissioners decide to increase taxes — in large part because of the declining property values. But Weinaug said he was keeping the decline in perspective.

“Given what has happened in the rest of the country, I would say real estate values have held up remarkably well here,” he said.

Weinaug said he expects county commissioners to discuss cutting the current 2012 budget in order to give the county more of a cushion heading into the 2013 budget.

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national reports of a major drop in real estate activity. But Miles’ new report indicates 67 percent of all residential parcels of property in the county will have their tax value decline in 2012.

The new report found: #" 10 percent of residential properties will have a decline in value of 5 percent or more. #"27 percent will have a decline in value of 2 percent to 4.99 percent. #" 30 percent will have a decline in value of less than 2 percent. #" 9 percent will experience no change in value. #"The remaining 24 percent will see an increase in their property values, often because the property had been remodeled or improved in some way.

Property owners will receive a change of value notice in the mail around March 1, Miles said. Property owners then will have 30 days to request a hearing to present information to the appraiser’s office, if they think their value is wrong.

Miles’ office monitors sales throughout the county to come up with fair market values for properties. Miles said sales activity seemed to slow down significantly in the last half of 2011, which made his job more difficult.

Miles also said the growing number of distressed sales — everything from foreclosures to property owners selling their homes at a loss to get out from underneath a mortgage — had made the process even more challenging. Miles said he still is not considering most foreclosure sales as indicative of fair market value because banks are

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TOPEKA — A plan for cutting individual income taxes in Kansas and helping the state’s small businesses cleared a state House committee Monday, but in tinkering with a proposal from the chamber’s Republican leaders, legislators could be proposing a bigger burden for poor workers.

The Taxation Committee approved a bill Monday that contains an alternative to GOP Gov. Sam Brownback’s proposal to overhaul the state’s individual income tax code.

The committee’s voice vote sends the measure to the House for debate.

The bill still contains key elements from House GOP leaders’ plan. It’s less aggressive in cutting tax rates and helping businesses than Brownback’s plan, and it scales back a tax credit for poor workers, rather than eliminates it, as the governor had proposed. Also, the plan keeps other income tax credits and deductions that Brownback would eliminate.

The committee’s plan also reduces the state’s sales tax to 5.7 percent from 6.3 percent in July 2013, a promise lawmakers made in 2010 when they boosted the rate to help balance the state budget.

Brownback had proposed keeping the rate at 6.3 percent to help offset other tax cuts.

Brownback and House GOP leaders said they want to overhaul the state’s income tax system to encourage businesses to expand or to come to Kansas. The governor and the committee want to cap the annual growth in state spending so that the state can further reduce income taxes in future years.

“We know what we’re doing now doesn’t work, right?” said Rep. Scott

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We know what we’re doing now doesn’t work, right?

Money’s going to go where it’s wanted.

This bill at least takes a couple steps forward.”

— Rep. Scott Schwab, an Olathe Republican, who voted for the bill even though he didn’t think it was aggressive enough Schwab, an Olathe Republican, who voted for the bill even though he didn’t think it was aggressive enough. “Money’s going to go where it’s wanted.

This bill at least takes a couple steps forward.”

Disaster in the making But Democrats saw a disaster in the making, for poor families, the state budget and an ongoing, 10-year program of highway improvements enacted two years ago. Rep. Nile Dillmore, of Wichita, the committee’s ranking Democrat, called the cap on spending “arbitrary” and said it’s intellectually dishonest to claim that cutting taxes will create economic growth and then prevent the state from tapping that growth.

He and other Democrats — and advocates of highway projects — also are upset because the bill would borrow $351 million from the state’s transportation program over two years to prop up other state programs, paying the loan back over seven years.

“The transportation program creates jobs,” Dillmore said.

Brownback’s plan would exempt the earnings of about 191,000 partnerships, sole proprietorships and other businesses from income taxes. House GOP leaders liked the idea, but they and the commit-

tee proposed phasing in the change over six years.

The governor’s plan became politically unpalatable for many legislators within a week of being unveiled last month.

The governor proposed ending the tax credit for poor workers and boosting social services spending, but internal administration figures showed taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes of $25,000 or less would be the only group seeing a collective income tax increase — one exceeding 5,100 percent.

House GOP leaders avoided the problem by proposing to cut the tax credit for poor workers in half. With other changes in their plans, all classes of taxpayers would see their income taxes decline, and the percentage drop for the poorest group would far outstrip the decline for others.

Refund changes That might not be true for the House committee’s plan, though the Legislature’s staff still must calculate the figures. The committee not only proposed scaling back the tax credit, but ending refunds greater than the taxes owed. For example, a worker who’s due a credit of $500 but has a tax liability of only $100 receives a $400 refund.

The Department of Revenue believes the credit would go from providing $91 million in tax relief to poor workers and their families to providing about $30 million.

But the same no-refund policy would apply to other tax credits, including ones tapped by businesses or wealthier taxpayers.

Rep. Caryn Tyson, a Parker Republican, said limiting such tax credits would allow the state to “buy down” income tax rates more quickly, benefiting more taxpayers.

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Religious Annie Kuether, D-Topeka.

Rep. John Rubin, RShawnee, however, said the measure was needed especially now because of President Barack Obama’s decision to require birth control coverage, which has been protested by some Catholic officials.

But Kuether said that was a smokescreen, noting the bill was first introduced last year right after the city of Manhattan approved an anti-discrimination ordinance covering sexual orientation, and

hearings on the bill last year dealt with same-sex marriage.

The measure would prohibit government from substantially burdening a person’s exercise of religion unless it furthered a compelling interest and was done in the least restrictive way possible.

Discrimination would not be allowed against individuals covered by the Kansas Act Against Discrimination. This includes discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin or ancestry.

Lawrence officials testified against the bill, saying the local ordinance extended beyond the protec-

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glad they participated in it.

“It was long and difficult. But at the end it was worth it,” said Chris Lempa, the community representative for New York.

“And in some ways it is just the beginning.”

As the working group studied several proposals for closing down schools, Sunset Hill parent Daisy Wakefield said she realized there were no clear solutions.

“If you move one piece, seven other pieces move as well,” she said. “People on the outside, including us, didn’t realize that. You go through this process and you realize how much everything is interwoven, and nothing is easy.”

The working group took a major turn last week when members from — City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be Pinckney announced that reached at 832-6362. the majority of the school

It is worth it to have your voice heard in the community.

We may not see the efforts of the work we did next year or in the next five years, but in the end I don’t think it will disappear. And that is worth it.”

— Kennedy parent Dawn Shew board no longer backed the charge to consolidate schools. For some in the group, such as Kennedy parent Dawn Shew, that was a hard thing to hear after months of work.

Even still, she said the process was a worthy one.

“It is worth it to have your voice heard in the community,” Shew said.

“We may not see the efforts of the work we did next year or in the next five years, but in the end I don’t think it will disappear. And that is worth it.”

tions of the state law. But Gov. Sam Brownback’s administration weighed in in favor of it.

Judiciary Chairman Lance Kinzer, R-Olathe, said there was nothing in the bill that would invalidate a local ordinance.

“There is not a single local ordinance on the books right now that will come off based on passing this,” Kinzer said.

The measure, approved in committee on a voice vote, now goes to the full House for consideration.

Kinzer said he did not know if or when the bill would be debated.

— Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785-423-0668.

In his closing comments to the working group, Superintendent Rick Doll hinted at the changing context of the group’s charge. Among those changes were data on school enrollment, new school board members and an improving financial situation.

“Your task under normal situations was very, very difficult. And then in addition to that stuff started shifting underneath you as you were working on your charge,” Doll said.

“I certainly recognize you were given a difficult task.”

He also used his remarks to urge the members to stay involved.

“That last thing I leave with you is that we can do better and now is the time to do better,” Doll said.

“We are going to be asking the community to help us do better, and you are going to have to help us with that.”

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

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Insurance official to discuss aging Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger will give a presentation about the economic risks associated with aging and how to prepare for them.

The program, Praeger Insurance: The Health Care Costs of Aging, will be from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 29 in the auditorium at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine.

Praeger will talk about the costs for in-home care and outof-home care and strategies to help pay for them. Praeger has been insurance commissioner since 2003. She is responsible for regulating insurance sold in Kansas and overseeing the 1,700 insurance companies and 94,000 agencies licensed to do business in the state.

Following Praeger’s presentation, experts in the insurance industry will talk about long-term nursing home care insurance, self insurance and other ways to cover costs.

The program is open and free to the public, but reservations are requested and can be made by contacting Tracy Brosseit at tracy.brosseit@ lmh.org or 505-3318.

USDA chief to give Landon Lecture MANHATTAN — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Kansas in April to speak at Kansas State University.

The university said Monday that the former two-term Iowa governor would deliver the spring Landon Lecture at 10:30 a.m.

April 10 in McCain Auditorium.

Vilsack became the secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in January 2009.

Kansas State officials note that the Department of Agriculture funds the university’s Center of Excellence for Food Safety Research in Child Nutrition Programs.

Family donates $10.5M to NCI effort

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KANSAS UNIVERSITY FRESHMEN Lauren Bandyk, of Paola, left, and Alesha Brenner, of Ellis, share an umbrella Monday as they walk back to their scholarship hall in an afternoon rain shower.

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Panel backs away from 401(k)-style plan

By John Hanna Associated Press

TOPEKA — A Kansas House committee backed away Monday from a proposal to start a 401(k)-style retirement plan for new teachers and government workers, signaling strong opposition from public employees has pushed legislators to rethink how they’ll tackle the state pension system’s problems.

The Republican chairman and vice chairman of the House Pensions and Benefits Committee, who’ve advocated a 401(k)-style plan for new hires, outlined alternative proposals and said the panel will consider their ideas next week.

The proposals from Chairman

Mitch Holmes of St. John and John Grange of El Dorado would still move away from guaranteeing workers’ retirement benefits based on their salaries and years of service. But their proposals wouldn’t tie benefits directly to investment earnings, as a typical 401(k)-style plan does.

The proposals are significant because support for a 401(k)-style plan has been strongest in the House, where conservative Republicans have a majority. Many of them have argued that legislators can’t solve the long-term funding problems facing the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System without cutting off the entry of new employees into traditional retirement plans.

Republican Gov. Sam Brownback supports such a move, but the idea has drawn fierce opposition from many Democrats and public employee groups.

They argue that Brownback starting a new plan comes with its own costs and won’t do anything to close the $8.3 billion shortfall KPERS has projected through 2033. They also argue that retirement benefits will be less generous under a 401(k)style plan.

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As the Kansas University Cancer Center prepared for a site review visit from a National Cancer Institute team, the Hall Family Foundation announced Monday a $10.5 million donation to support KU’s effort to earn NCI designation.

“The Hall Family Foundation has been pleased to partner in striving for National Cancer Institute designation. We remain committed to that goal and to the benefits it would bring to patients in this region and to KANSAS research efforts to elimi- UNIVERSITY nate cancer,” said Bill Hall, president of the Hall Family Foundation. “We applaud all those involved in this life-saving work.”

KU officials expressed gratitude for the foundation’s gift.

“The Hall Family Foundation has been an extraordinary collaborator in building a world-class cancer center for our region,” said Dr. Barbara Atkinson, executive vice chancellor of the KU Medical Center.

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By Scott Rothschild srothschild@ljworld.com

TOPEKA — A Republican senator on Monday tried to increase support for Gov. Sam Brownback’s school finance overhaul by adding $41.8 million to the plan.

Sen. Steve Abrams of Arkansas City said his proposal would allocate the funding based on the number of students in each district who are deemed at risk of failing.

Abrams said he realized many districts — approximately half in the state, including Lawrence — would see no funding increase under Brownback’s proposed school formula changes. Under Abrams’ plan, those districts would see some increase in the 2013-14 school year, including $696,578 for the Lawrence district.

Abrams rolled out his proposal during a meeting of the Senate Education Committee, which is

working on Brownb a c k ’ s school finance bill.

Chairw o m an Jean Schodorf, R-Wichita, Abrams said Abrams’ proposal needed more study.

“I’m a little speechless about the amount,” she said.

The committee will continue working on school finance today.

Other committee members noted that Abrams’ plan changed the definition of at-risk students in a way that could shortchange districts with a high percentage of lowincome students.

Currently, school districts receive additional education funds for children who receive free lunch because their families’ income is low.

Abrams would change that to distributing at-risk funds based on the num-

ber of students who score less than the proficient level on statewide assessments in reading and math.

In addition, under Abrams’ plan, Brownback’s proposal to eliminate state limits on local property taxes for schools would continue. Critics say that would increase the disparity between rich and poor districts and be declared unconstitutional.

“It blows the lid,” on local budgets, said Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley of Topeka.

“That’s a non-starter for me.”

Mark Desetti, a lobbyist for the Kansas National Education Association, said Brownback’s plan is so complex that legislators should study it further during the interim period between the end of this legislative session and the start of the 2013 session.

— Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785-423-0668.

Veterans would pay in-state tuition under recommended proposal

By Scott Rothschild srothschild@ljworld.com

TOPEKA — A House committee Monday heard from two Kansas University students who are military veterans, and then recommended legislation that would allow all military veterans to pay the lower in-state tuition rate to attend a regents university.

“Service members who gave years of their young lives in the service of our beloved country deserve in-state tuition,” said Bradley Boomsma, an Iraq War disabled veteran who is originally from Arkansas but came to KU to study military history.

Boomsma and Sara Sneath, a Marine Corps veteran and Kansas native, said Kansas would benefit by attracting more veterans who are older, more likely married with families and who will settle down where they attend school.

“With the current reduction in armed forces, more military veterans — with entitlement to federal benefits — are looking for a place to pursue their education goals, a place they will eventually call home,” said Sneath who is majoring in jour-

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Service members who gave years of their young lives in the service of our beloved country deserve in-state tuition.”

— Bradley Boomsma, KU student and Iraq War disabled veteran nalism, Spanish and sociology. “We believe that with House Bill 2652, military veterans will find that home in Kansas.”

Under current law, military personnel, their spouses and dependents are allowed to pay in-state rates at state universities if they have been in the state for two years during their military service and established a residence in Kansas within 30 days of their discharge, according to a fiscal note of the bill.

In the last fiscal year, universities waived $4 million in out-of-state tuition.

Under the proposal, the waiver program would be open to anyone who has served in the military. The cost of the program would increase, but no estimate has been given about how much because officials said it was impossible to predict how many would

take advantage of the program.

Mary Jane Stankiewicz, spokeswoman for the Kansas Board of Regents, said that while it appears on paper that the waiver costs the state money, the schools are receiving tuition funds they otherwise wouldn’t have gotten.

Charles Yunker, adjutant of the American Legion Department of Kansas, said: “Some may argue if we as Kansas taxpayers can provide in-state tuition rates for the children of illegal immigrants, we should at a minimum provide the same consideration to those who have honorably served in the military.”

Sneath said that before August, the Department of Veterans Affairs paid about two-thirds of the cost of out-of-state tuition rates. But that has since been cut to less than half, which has increased the out-of-pocket costs for veterans from roughly $2,759 per semester to $4,756 per semester, she said. The in-state tuition rate at KU is $253.70 per credit hour, while the out-of-state rate is $650 per credit hour.

— Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785-423-0668.

Kansas water policy changes moving forward TOPEKA — Legislators moved forward Monday on Kansas water policy changes aimed at improving conservation efforts and prolonging the life of water supplies.

It was the latest advancement on what is viewed by many legislators and Republican Gov. Sam Brownback as key measures to preserve the life of the Ogallala Aquifer and

give farmers more flexibility to manage their resources during times of drought.

“This is an enormously significant issue for us in the state of Kansas. If we are to have a future, we have to have water,” Brownback said.

On Monday, the House approved a bill that would allow water rights holders to form a reservoir improvement

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Charles Roth, a Salina ReBut he added: “I think publican. the complexity of what Committees in both the came out of the study House and Senate have commission is what struggled with a proposal for prompted us (to draft overhauling KPERS drafted alternatives).

Conceplast year by a study commis- tually, it sounded fairly sion. It would require teach- easy to do, but once they ers and government got into it, started workers hired after drafting the bill, it June 2013 to join a became fairly prob401(k)-style plan. lematic.”

The commission Also, the study was created by a law commission’s plan enacted last year that LEGISLATURE would cost the state also will increase the an additional $10.9 state’s annual contribu- billion through 2060. The tion to KPERS and require new 401(k)-style plan some concessions from would account for only part workers. Some legislators, of that figure, but critics say particularly Democrats, be- the additional costs of the lieve that law could elimi- new plan alone would be nate the long-term KPERS considerable. funding gap, but others, “You’re fighting two particularly Republicans, fires with one fire hose, the are skeptical. fire hose being the amount Holmes said the study of money available,” said commission’s proposal for Ernie Claudel, vice chaira 401(k)-style plan isn’t man of the Kansas Coalidead. tion of Public Retirees.

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is that it hasn’t been very popular,” said Rep. Louis Ruiz, of Kansas City, the committee’s ranking Democrat. “It’s a little breath of relief here.”

The proposals from Holmes and Grange would start a new plan in Kansas modeled on one in Nebraska. Both employees and the state would contribute toward workers’ pensions and guarantee that the balance would grow at least 5 percent a year. Upon retirement, workers would have a lump sum that could be converted into an annuity.

“It’s better than what we had, and I’m pleased that we’re going to move forward on it,” said Rep.

district. The bill, which now goes to the Senate, establishes a governing body that has the authority Brownback to develop plans to extend the life of reservoirs through management or improvement projects.

to recruit world-class scientists and build state-ofthe-art laboratories. The Hall Family Foundation has made strategic investments all along the way, and in doing so, is helping to transform our region into a national hub of lifesciences research.”

Dr. Roy Jensen, director of the KU Cancer Center, stated: “We are at the forefront of discovering new treatments, and our Jensen success is due in large part to generous support from the Hall Family Foundation, which has helped recruit the brightest minds in cancer research.

“All of us share one goal … to eliminate the burden of cancer. Such an enormous challenge demands cooperation among many institutions, a spirit of activism and a truly vibrant connection to the people in our communities. The Hall Family Foundation exemplifies that spirit.”

Of the $10.5 million gift, the KU Cancer Center will receive $7 million to fund new faculty and researchers at the KU Clinical Research Center in Fairway, which opened to patients on Jan. 23, in a building donated by the Hall Family Foundation in 2008. The gift will also support efforts by the cancer center, Children’s Mercy Hospital and the Stowers Institute to develop pediatric cancer drugs, a news release from the KU Cancer Center said. And it will contribute

resources to a new drug discovery laboratory and the KU Medical Center’s newly established Department of Cancer Biology.

At Truman Medical Center, $3.5 million will help refurbish cancer facilities and fund Truman’s ongoing membership in the Midwest Cancer Alliance, a regional network of hospitals and health care organizations that is a component of KU Cancer Center’s bid for NCI designation.

The foundation’s latest gift brings to $29.9 million the total commitments made by the Hall Family Foundation in support of the effort to bring a NCIdesignated cancer center to the region. The foundation’s involvement began in 2007, when it pledged $50 million to the Kansas City Life Science Institute with an initial emphasis on KU Cancer Center’s NCI initiative. Prior grants by the foundation have contributed $19.4 million toward that effort.

Officials said that the NCI designation unites Kansans and Missourians in the fight against cancer.

Today, there are nearly 14 million cancer survivors in the United States, but there are disparities in how long cancer victims live.

The Kansas City Health Department’s Community Health Assessment 2010 reports that among African-Americans, the likelihood of dying from cancer is more than 20 percent higher than for whites.

And poor people with cancer tend to die earlier than those at the higher end of the economic scale.

“This insightful gift

from the Hall Family Foundation not only assists in strengthening the collaborative regional partnership between Truman Medical Center and the KU Cancer Center but will be used for our ambulatory cancer care and to expand and renovate our chemotherapy facilities,” said Truman Medical Center President and chief executive officer, John W. Bluford.

“Many of our cancer patients also suffer from serious social disparities and complex illnesses that compound their cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Together with KU and the Hall Family Foundation we will strive to end this insidious disease for everyone once and for all.”

The KU Cancer Center submitted its application for NCI designation in September. NCI reviewers this week will be going over KU’s 600-page application and visiting the Cancer Center.

University officials do not expect to learn whether the cancer center has been awarded NCI designation until at least May and possibly as late as September.

The cancer center is a partnership that includes cancer research and health care professionals associated with the KU Medical Center; KU Hospital; KU’s Lawrence campus; the KU School of Medicine-Wichita; the KU School of Medicine-Salina; the Stowers Institute for Medical Research; and the members of the Midwest Cancer Alliance.

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A former supervisor for the Topeka and Shawnee County Library is one of three finalists for the director position of the Lawrence Public Library.

Bradley Allen will be in Lawrence today to interview for the Lawrence Public Library’s top management spot and to

By Chris Hong speak with community Read more responses and add stakeholders. Allen also your thoughts at LJWorld.com will participate in a public forum at 3 p.m. today Where would you go at the library’s auditofor your dream vaca- rium, where he’ll speak on the future of libraries tion? and take questions from Asked at Dillons, the public.

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He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas University in 1997.

He also has a master’s of library and information science from the University of Illinois at ChampaignUrbana, and a master’s of Afro-American Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Allen will be the second of three finalists to interview for the position.

Last week, Sarah Tansley, a branch manager in Chicago’s public library system interviewed and gave a public presentation.

The third candidate — officials haven’t released the name — is scheduled to interview and give a public presentation at 3 p.m. Feb. 28 at the library.

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Lawrence company among latest recipients of investment money ahyland@ljworld.com

The Kansas Bioscience Authority’s investment committee approved just under $2 million in new investments Monday, including funding for a therapeutics company in Lawrence.

Though Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback withheld part of KBA’s annual appropriation of $35 million approved by legislators in the 2011 session last month, KBA leaders said they still had plenty of money available to fund the investments approved by the committee Monday.

“We have cash balances right now that will cover the work approved today,” said David Vranicar, the authority’s interim CEO. He said the authority had enough money to cover more than 12 months of a reasonable level of new investments.

The committee approved just under $191,000 for Mencuro Therapeutics Inc. in Lawrence, which is working to develop drugs that are an alternative to morphine for pain management.

That company uses research from Thomas Prisinzano, a Kansas University associate professor of medicinal chemistry, in an effort to develop drugs that don’t have the

Topeka man in Douglas Co. Jail

By George Diepenbrock gdiepenbrock@ljworld.com

Meredith Meadows, Authorities did not say mother Monday why a Topeka Lawrence “Israel with my family and man was jailed in Douglas County on a warrant for a float in the Dead Sea.” Shawnee County burglary and battery case.

The suspect, Anthony Fitzgerald Talbert, had ties to a convenience store at the Hudson Crossing development, according to published reports. The development company’s vice president, Corey M. Brown, 39, of Topeka, was found dead in January west of Lecompton, and authorities are investigating the death as a homicide.

According to Douglas Betsy Hatch, County Jail records, Talmanager at Urban Out- bert, 25, was booked into fitters, jail Monday morning on Lawrence several charges in the “Probably Spain or Palma, Shawnee County case, inMajorca.” cluding aggravated bur-

glary, aggravated battery, aggravated intimidation of a witness and aggravated assault. He is one of three suspects in the Nov. 10 incident that apparently isn’t related to the homicide investigation.

Talbert’s bond is listed at $500,000, the same as his two Topeka co-defendants, Monroe E. Lockhart, 38, and Jacob Barnett, 21, who are being held in jail in Shawnee County.

According to published reports, Talbert was arrested in Arizona earlier this month in connection with the Shawnee County case.

Lockhart was an owner of a convenience store, Mo’s Express, at the Hudson Crossing development, and according to the Topeka Capital-Journal, Talbert was a manager at the store.

Douglas County Sheriff’s investigators and Topeka police have been investigating the Brown homicide. Brown’s body was found Jan. 5 in extreme northwestern Douglas County near the Shawnee County line. Investigators have only said a gun was involved in the murder.

Topeka police have said they also are investigating whether a burned vehicle owned by Lockhart that was found in Topeka hours after Brown disappeared was linked to the homicide.

Sgt. Steve Lewis, a sheriff’s spokesman, said Monday the Brown homicide investigation was ongoing and that no one had been arrested.

— Reporter George Diepenbrock can be reached at 832-7144. Follow him at Twitter.com/gdiepenbrock.

BRIEFLY Auto group seeks House committee to build wind turbine delays abortion vote

Rob Gillaspie, bartender, Lawrence “I always wanted to go to Tonga (off the coast of New Zealand) because it’s the world’s smallest monarchy.”

David Metzger, engineer, Lawrence “I like Key West.”

City commissioners tonight will consider approving a plan that would allow a wind turbine to be built on a city-owned median in southern Lawrence.

Officials with the Briggs Auto Group are seeking approval to build the wind turbine and to park vehicles for sale on a revamped median that would run down the center of West 29th Terrace in the Lawrence Auto Plaza, which is just north of 31st and Iowa streets. The project also would allow the auto dealers in the plaza to hang advertising banners from street lights in the median.

The plans also include a request to allow a large new sign to be built on city rightof-way along Iowa Street.

The sign would be built to allow cars to displayed atop the platformlike sign.

City staff members are seeking guidance from city commissioners on how much commercial use should be allowed in the city’s rights-of-ways. Commissioners will meet at 6:35 p.m. today at City Hall.

TOPEKA (AP) — A Kansas House committee has postponed its vote on a bill aimed at preventing the state from subsidizing abortions even indirectly through tax credits or deductions.

Chairman Steve Brunk said he canceled Monday’s meeting of the House Federal and State Affairs Committee to give members more time to draft possible amendments.

Brunk, a Bel Aire Republican, expects a vote next week. The committee’s approval would send the bill to the full House.

The bill also rewrites the state’s informed consent law, requiring doctors to provide certain information before terminating a woman’s pregnancy. It would require doctors to allow patients to hear a fetal heartbeat.

The measure also would prohibit schools from incorporating materials from groups that provide abortions into classes on human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases.

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Baker names finalists for new position Baker University has identified four higher education leaders as finalists for its new position of executive vice president for academic affairs and dean of its College of Arts and Sciences.

A Baker spokesman identified the four finalists: Jeff Breese, dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo.; Gary Johnson, dean of the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio; Trevor Morris, dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth; and Brian Posler, associate provost for academic affairs at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville.

The spokesman said more than 60 people applied for the position.

The last finalist was visiting the campus Monday, and a decision on the position is expected by early March.

side effects of morphine, such as dependency and tolerance.

Though that action does not require further approval, the committee approved several investments that still must be considered by the KBA’s full board of directors at its meeting March 6, including: ! A $350,000 award for the Center for Animal Health Innovation in Olathe, which is focused on identifying and developing new animal health products. ! An investment of just under $75,000 for Aptakon, based in Kansas City, Kan. The company is focusing on economical production of unique antibodies. ! A $1.3 million re-

search and development award, to be distributed over two years, for Aratana Therapeutics, based in Kansas City, Kan. The funds will support clinical trials and studies to help move the company’s two animal drug compounds toward regulatory approval.

— Higher education reporter Andy Hyland can be reached at 832-6388.

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Hearing set on heritage spending

By Christine Metz cmetz@ljworld.com

With a budget crisis looming, one Douglas County commissioner wants the county to reconsider spending $350,000 a year on preserving natural and cultural heritage sites.

Commissioner Jim Flory said the public wants to know why the county still plans to spend money on these heritage projects while facing the possibility of having to increase taxes and cut services.

At a meeting earlier this month, the County Comm i s s i o n learned the county was facing a possible $2.3 million shortfall for 2013.

COUNTY COMMISSION “We have to do a lot of cutting and trimming and sacrifices to avoid a mill levy increase. So, I’m not comfortable going forward with this,” Flory said at a meeting last week.

At Flory’s urging, the County Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday at the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Mass. It will be a chance for the public to share their opinions on projects that protect the county’s heritage and ask questions about the process, Flory said.

This fall, the County Commission approved spending nearly $300,000 on 10 projects. More than half of that money, $163,000, went toward renovating the Robert Hall Pearson Farmhouse, a structure dating back to 1890. The building sits on land linked to the Battle of Black Jack, which is thought to be the site of the first armed conflict preceding the Civil War. Other smaller projects focused on preserving historic structures, conserving land, helping buildings make the national historic registry and teaching Douglas County residents about historic trees. The newly appointed Heritage Conservation Council reviewed 18 applications and recommended the county fund 10 of them.

During 2010 budget discussions, the County Commission first approved setting aside $350,000 for culture and natural heritage projects. The money was first awarded at the end of 2011, and the application process is set to begin again.

Flory said he wanted commissioners to re-evaluate the funding before applications went out.

The Heritage Conservation Council hoped to make its recommendation to the County Commission by the end of May. Ken Grotewiel, chairman of the Heritage Conservation Council, said he sees merit in funding projects even in tough economic times. “It is something that needs to happen every year so you keep building enough critical mass here so it becomes a place that people want to visit,” he said.

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

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BRUSSELS — After more than 12 hours of talks, the countries that use the euro reached an agreement early today to hand Greece 130 billion euros, or $170 billion, in extra bailout loans to save it from a potentially disastrous default next month, an European Union diplomat said.

The euro surged as the news broke, climbing 0.7 percent to $1.328 within minutes. While much depended on the details of the deal, a final agreement on the bailout for Greece will take some pressure off the 17-country currency union, which has been battling a serious debt crisis for two years.

The deal — details of which were still being worked out by European finance ministers in an allnight session in Brussels

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LUXEMBOURG’S PRIME MINISTER JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER, RIGHT, speaks with Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos, left, during a round table meeting of eurozone finance ministers at the EU Council building in Brussels on Monday.

— was expected to bring Greece’s debt down to 120.5 percent of gross domestic product by 2020, according to the official. That’s around the maximum that the International Monetary Fund and the eurozone considered sustainable.

The diplomat spoke on condition of anonymity because a formal an-

nouncement was pending.

The country needs the 130 billion euro bailout so it can move ahead with a related 100 billion euro, or $130 billion, debt relief deal with private investors. That deal needs to be in place quickly if Athens is to avoid a disorderly default on a bond repayment March 20.

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Hepatitis C deaths up; baby boomers most at risk WASHINGTON (AP) — “One of every 33 baby Deaths from liver-de- boomers are living with stroying hepatitis C are hepatitis C infection,” on the rise, and new data says Dr. John Ward, hepashows baby boomers es- titis chief at the Centers pecially should take heed for Disease Control and — they are most at risk.

Prevention.

Federal health officials Don’t think you need to are considering whether worry? Yes, sharing a neeanyone born between 1945 dle while injecting illegal and 1965 should get a one- drugs is the biggest risk factime blood test to check tor for becoming infected if their livers harbor this with this blood-borne viticking time bomb. rus. But before 1992, The reason: Twowhen widespread thirds of people testing of the blood with hepatitis C are supply began, hepatitis C commonly was in this age group, spread through blood most unaware that transfusions. Plus, a a virus that takes a HEALTH one-time experiment few decades to do its damage has festered with drugs way back in since their younger days. high school or college could The issue has taken new have been enough.

About 3.2 million Amerurgency since two drugs hit the market last summer icans are estimated to have that promise to cure many chronic hepatitis C, but at more people than ever was least half of them may not possible. And research know it. The virus, which published Monday says affects 170 million people testing millions of the mid- worldwide, can gradually dle-aged to find those who scar the liver and lead to need the pricey treatment cirrhosis or liver cancer. It would be worth the cost, is a leading cause of liver transplants. saving thousands of lives.

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Forces mass outside rebel stronghold

By Brian Murphy and Zeina Karam Associated Press

BEIRUT — Syrian tanks and troops massed Monday outside the resistance stronghold of Homs for a possible ground assault that one activist warned could unleash a new round of fierce and bloody urban combat even as the Red Cross tried to broker a cease-fire to allow emergency aid in.

A flood of military reinforcements has been a prelude to previous offensives by President Bashar Assad’s regime, which has tried to use its overwhelming firepower to crush an opposition that has been bolstered by defecting soldiers and hardened by 11 months of street battles.

“The human loss is going to be huge if they retake Baba Amr,” said Rami Abdul-Rahman, who heads the Britain-based activist group Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

The central city of Homs — and in particular the opposition district known as Baba Amr — has become a critical ground for both sides.

The opposition has lionized it as “Syria’s Misrata” after the Libyan city where rebels fought off a brutal government siege.

Assad’s regime wants desperately to erase the embarrassing defiance in Syria’s third-largest city after weeks of shelling, including a barrage of mortars that killed up to 200 people earlier this month.

At least nine people were killed in shelling Monday, activists said.

Another massive death toll would only bring further international isolation on Assad from Western and Arab leaders.

“The massacre in Syria goes on,” said U.S. Sen. John McCain during a vis-

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It is time we gave them the wherewithal to fight back and stop the slaughter.”

— U.S. Sen. John McCain it to Cairo, where he urged Washington and its allies to find way to help arm and equip Syrian rebels.

McCain, a senior member of the Senate Armed Service Committee, said he did not support direct U.S. weapons supplies to Syrian opposition forces but has suggested the Arab League or others could help bolster the fighting power of the anti-Assad groups. The U.S., he said, could assist with equipment such as medical supplies or global positioning devices.

“It is time we gave them the wherewithal to fight back and stop the slaughter,” he said.

Assad’s fall also would be a potentially devastating blow for his close ally Iran, which counts on Syria as its most reliable Arab ally and a pathway for aid to Tehran’s patron Hezbollah in Lebanon. But McCain urged for “likeminded” Western and Arab nations also to guard against attempts by al-Qaida or other extremists to exploit a leadership vacuum if the regime crumbles.

“For us to sit back and do nothing while people are being slaughtered ... is an affront to everything America stands for and believes in,” said McCain, suggesting that the Republicans could seek to make Syria a central campaign issue in this year’s U.S. presidential election.

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Seoul holds military drills despite threat

By Hyung-Jin Kim Associated Press

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korea conducted live-fire military drills near its disputed sea boundary with North Korea on Monday despite Pyongyang’s threat to respond with a “merciless” attack.

North Korea did not carry out the threat as it focuses on internal stability two months after the death of longtime leader Kim Jong Il and prepares for nuclear disarmament

talks with the United States later this week.

But with American forces scheduled to conduct additional military exercises with ally South Korea over the next few months, tensions are expected to remain high in the region.

Washington and North Korea’s neighbors are closely watching how new leader Kim Jong Un, Kim Jong Il’s son, navigates strained ties with rival South Korea, the planned U.S.-South Korean military drills and a longrunning standoff over the

country’s nuclear weapons programs.

South Korea’s drills took place Monday in an area of the Yellow Sea that was the target of a North Korean artillery attack in 2010 that killed four South Koreans and raised fears of a wider conflict. North Korea didn’t threaten similar South Korean firing drills in the area in January but called the latest exercise a “premeditated military provocation” and warned it would retaliate for what it considered an attack on its territory.

A North Korean officer told an Associated Press staffer in Pyongyang on Sunday that North Koreans would respond to any provocation with “merciless retaliatory strikes.”

North Korea is prepared for a “total war,” and the drills will lead to a “complete collapse” of ties between the Koreas, the North’s Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea said in a statement carried Monday by the official Korean Central News Agency.

Chicago school draws scrutiny over student fines

By Tammy Webber Associated Press

CHICAGO — A sense of order and decorum prevails at Noble Street College Prep as students move quickly through a hallway adorned with banners from dozens of colleges. Everyone wears a school polo shirt neatly tucked into khaki trousers.

There’s plenty of chatter but no jostling, no cellphones and no dawdling.

The reason, administrators say, is that students have learned there is a price to pay — literally — for breaking even the smallest rules.

Noble Network of Charter Schools charges students at its 10 Chicago high schools $5 for detentions stemming from infractions that include chewing gum and having untied shoelaces. Last school year it collected almost $190,000 in discipline “fees” from detentions and behavior classes — a policy drawing fire from some parents, advocacy groups and education experts.

Officials at the rapidly expanding network, heralded by Mayor Rahm Emanuel as a model for the city, say the fees offset the cost of running the detention program and help keep small problems from becoming big ones.

Critics say Noble is nickel-and-diming its mostly

low-income students over insignificant, made-up infractions that force out kids administrators don’t want.

“We think this just goes over the line ... fining someone for having their shoelaces untied (or) a button unbuttoned goes to harassment, not discipline,” said Julie Woestehoff, executive director of the Chicago advocacy group Parents United for Responsible Education, which staged protests last week over the policy after Woestehoff said she was approached by an upset parent.

Students at Noble schools receive demerits for various infractions — four for having a cellphone or one for untied shoelaces. Four demerits within a two-week period earn them a detention and $5 fine. Students who get 12 detentions in a year must attend a summer behavior class that costs $140.

Superintendent Michael Milkie said the policy teaches the kids — overwhelmingly poor, minority and often hoping to be the first in their families to attend college — to follow rules and produces a structured learning environment. He points to the network’s average ACT score of 20.3, which is higher than at the city’s other non-selective public schools, and says more than 90 percent of Noble graduates enroll in college.

NOBLE STREET COLLEGE PREP PRINCIPAL William Olsen and students Chadie Morris, left, and Khadijah Hallmon walk through their school Thursday.

M. Spencer Green/AP Photo

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to take possesSpain sending planes hours sion of the booty, worth to retrieve treasure an estimated 380 million

to have been intended to carry pharaohs into the afterlife.

CAIRO — Archaeologists euros, or $504 million, Khufu, also known as MADRID — Spain said on Monday began restoraand two Spanish Hercules Cheops, is credited with Monday it will soon send transport planes will bring it tion on a 4,500-year-old building the Great Pyramid hulking military transport back. But it was not exactly wooden boat found next of Giza, the largest of the planes to Florida to retrieve to the pyramids, one of clear when — Monday or pyramids. Khufu, son of 17 tons of treasure that U.S. today — the planes and the Egypt’s main tourist attrac- Snefru, was the second undersea explorers found tions. agents would leave Spain. ruler of the 4th Dynasty but ultimately lost in AmeriThe boat is one of two Last week, a federal judge around 2680 B.C. and ruled can courts, a find experts that were buried next to the Egypt for 23 years. ordered Tampa-based Odhave speculated could be yssey Marine Exploration to Pharaoh Khufu, spokesmen Both boats, made from the richest shipwreck treagive Spanish officials access for a joint Egyptian-JapaLebanese cedar and Egypsure in history. to the silver coins and other nese team of archeologists tian acacia trees, were origiThe Civil Guard said said. The boats are believed nally discovered in 1954. artifacts beginning today. agents would leave within

Restoration of boat begins in Egypt

BUSINESS AT A GLANCE

Notable

Car shoppers today are less likely to end up with a lemon.

In the past five years, global competition has forced automakers to improve the quality and reliability of their vehicles — everything from inexpensive mini-cars to deckedout luxury SUVs. The newfound emphasis on quality means fewer problems for owners. It also means more options for buyers, who can buy a car from Detroit or South Korea and know it will hold up like a vehicle from Japan.

With few exceptions, cars are so close on reliability that it’s getting harder for companies to charge a premium. So automakers are trying to set themselves apart with sleek, cuttingedge exterior designs and more features such as luxurious interiors, multiple air bags, dashboard computers and touch-screen controls.

U.S. markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day.

Oil jumps to nine-month high after Iran cuts supply

By Pablo Gorondi Associated Press

Oil prices jumped to a nine-month high above $105 a barrel on Monday after Iran said it halted crude exports to Britain and France in an escalation of a dispute over the Middle Eastern country’s nuclear program.

By Monday afternoon, benchmark March crude was up $2.02 to $105.26 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange, the highest since May. The contract rose 93 cents to settle at $103.24 per barrel in New York on Friday.

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Iran’s announcement will likely have minimal impact on supplies, analysts said, because only about 3 percent of France’s oil consumption is from Iranian sources. Britain had not imported oil from the Islamic republic in six months.

“The price rise is more a reflection of concerns about the further escalation in tensions between Iran and the West,” said commodity analyst Caroline Bain of the Economist Intelligence Unit. “Banning the tiny quantities of exports to the U.K. and France involves very little risk for Iran — indeed

quite the opposite, it catches the headlines and leads to a higher global oil price, which is something Iran is very keen to encourage.”

Markets in the United States were closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.

Iran’s oil ministry said Sunday it stopped crude shipments to British and French companies in an apparent pre-emptive blow against the European Union after the bloc imposed sanctions on Iran’s crucial fuel exports.

They include a freeze of the country’s central bank assets and an oil embargo set to begin in July.

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Political hot potato Should we be offended that no one seems to want to represent us in Congress?

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t’s almost amusing to see Douglas County, which has leaned toward Democratic candidates in recent years, being bounced from one congressional district to another during the current redistricting debate.

Does no one in the state’s all-Republican congressional delegation want to represent us?

Ten years ago, the solution was to split Lawrence and Douglas County between the 2nd and 3rd districts, but population growth in Johnson County will make that more difficult this time around. The congressional district map approved by the Kansas Senate puts all of Douglas County in the 2nd District, but that plan has come under fire in the Kansas House, where various draft plans have been submitted that put us in every district in the state except the Wichita-anchored 4th.

Perhaps the most questionable of the maps is one submitted by Rep. Anthony Brown, R-Eudora, which manages to put Douglas County into the largely rural 1st District, a district that now covers about the western two-thirds of the state. It’s a mystery how Brown, who lives in and represents a large chunk of Douglas County can believe its interests are best served by a district that stretches all the way to the Colorado border.

The congressional map approved by the Senate would only shift the Democratic-Republican balance in the 2nd District by about two percentage points.

It’s surprising, but interesting, that such a small shift can turn Douglas county into such a political hot potato.

Drug legalization gaining support For the first time since the United States launched its “war on drugs” four decades ago, there are signs that the forces supporting legalization or de-criminalization of illegal drugs are gaining momentum across the hemisphere.

Granted, this is a debate that is just starting at government levels, and that will take years to produce concrete results.

But there are several new factors, including a reduction of U.S. anti-narcotic aid to Latin America proposed by the Obama administration in its 2013 budget announced last week, that are beginning to pose an increasingly serious challenge to the traditional interdiction-based U.S. anti-drug strategies.

Consider: !" First, for the first time, Latin American presidents currently in office are openly calling for government-togovernment talks to discuss legalization or decriminalization of illicit drugs.

Last week, Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina said he will propose to his Central American counterparts to legalize drugs in the region and to decriminalize the transportation of drugs through the area.

“I want to bring this discussion to the table,” Perez Molina was quoted as saying by the Associated Press. “It wouldn’t be a crime to transport, to move drugs. It would all have to be regulated.”

Aides to Perez Molina tell me that he will bring it up at

Andres Oppenheimer aoppenheimer@miamiherald.com

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There are already 13 states that have approved use of marijuana for medical purposes, and three others will propose it in state ballots in the November election.” a pre-scheduled meeting of Central American countries next month.

Until now, several former presidents — Vicente Fox and Ernesto Zedillo of Mexico, Fernando Henrique Cardoso of Brazil and Cesar Gaviria of Colombia, among them — have signed statements calling for the legalization or decriminalization of drugs, but they only did it once they had left office. The current presidents of Mexico and Colombia say they are open to discuss the issue, but that they will not lead the pack. !" Second, simultaneously, the United States plans to reduce its anti-drug aid to Latin America by 16 percent next year, according to the 2013 budget the Obama adminis-

tration sent to Congress last week.

According to the budget proposal, U.S. narcotics control and law enforcement funds to Mexico would be cut by nearly $50 million, or 20 percent from last year’s levels, while anti-drug funds to Colombia would drop by 11 percent, and to Guatemala by 60 percent.

Supporters of the U.S. aid cuts say the decline reflects in part Latin American countries’ growing capabilities to fight the drug cartels by themselves. Critics dispute that, saying that it’s hard to argue that Mexico and Guatemala, among others, need less foreign anti-drug aid. !" Third, while there is no movement on this issue in the U.S. Congress, pro-decriminalization forces in the United States are making significant progress at the state level.

There are already 13 states that have approved use of marijuana for medical purposes, and three others will propose it in state ballots in the November election.

In addition, some experts predict that California’s Proposition 19 marijuana legalization initiative, which lost by 8 percent of the vote in 2010, is likely to pass in November.

Their reasoning: more young people — who tend to support legalization — will vote in this year’s general election in California than they did in the 2010 mid-term election.

Before concluding this column, I asked University of Miami professor Bruce Bagley, an expert on U.S. drug-poli-

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by Prof. E. F. Stimpson, the official sealer for Kansas.... Just now there is some very important legislation pending before Congress to pass laws that will establish national uniformity for weights and measures …”

Is the large number of students on local high school honor rolls diluting the academic honor?

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— Andres Oppenheimer is a Latin America correspondent for the Miami Herald.

OLD HOME TOWN

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ot too many years ago, Lawrence public school officials visited with Journal-World representatives and urged the newspaper not to publish the names of students on the school’s honor roll. The argument was that such a listing would hurt the feelings of those who did not make the honor roll.

In the past several weeks, the JournalWorld has printed the names of Lawrence High School and Free State High School students who have achieved “honor roll” status. The honorees number in the many hundreds — a number so high as to cause some readers to wonder who didn’t make the honor roll.

It’s either a case of a tremendously increased number of students doing superior work or requirements to achieve honor status being greatly relaxed. Or maybe school officials are trying to please many more students and parents and make fewer students — or their parents — feel bad.

One hopes it’s a case of more local high school students doing excellent work in their classes. If that’s the case, it reflects well on both the students and their teachers, who play an integral role in stimulating and encouraging students to learn and enjoy academic success.

cies in Latin America, how he sees the various challenges against the traditional interdiction and prohibition-based U.S. drug policies.

“This is becoming a kind of avalanche,” said Bagley, who supports decriminalization of marijuana. “There is a growing questioning of the hard-line drug policies both in Latin America and here in the United States.”

Bagley added, “Prevention, education, treatment and rehabilitation programs are more effective than drugsupply repression.”

My opinion: I agree. Granted, decriminalization of marijuana would bring about an increase of consumption at the beginning. Most studies show that when the United States lifted the prohibition against alcohol, the price of alcohol went down, and consumption went up. The same may happen with drugs.

But most studies also show that — much like happened with cigarette smoking — effective campaigns can dramatically reduce drug consumption, without the sequel of domestic crime epidemics and “wars,” such as the ones that are leaving tens of thousands of deaths a year in Mexico and Central America’s drug-related violence.

Until now, this was a debate that was limited to former presidents, academics and journalists. Now, it’s beginning to make its way into government houses.

— Compiled by Sarah St. John

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PUBLIC FORUM

Common sense To the editor: The proposal by Kansas House Republican leaders to divert highway funds to pay for a cut in state income tax is a striking example of what my mother (in my youth) would have called “cutting off your nose to spite your face.”

When ideology (lower taxes lead to less government) trumps common sense (better highways lead to a stronger economy), what the residents of Kansas get is not less government but less effective government.

Similarly, many of Gov. Brownback’s recommendations to privatize — e.g. the administration of Medicaid — are likely to lead not to enhanced economy and efficiency but to 1) an added layer of bureaucracy and 2) diminished resources available to Medicaid clients.

The balance between government and private enterprise that, in the long run, works best and most equitably and fairly in both the public and private arenas, seems to be getting tipped on its head in Kansas at present.

Artie Shaw, Lawrence

Who will pay?

To the editor: The airwaves are full of political spots tearing hair and gnashing teeth about the new national health care system. Those on the extreme right and the news media have dubbed this system “Obamacare” in their efforts to further bash the elected president of the United States. One of the tenants of this system is to provide for everyone having health insurance with the requirement that everyone participate.

So, in the unlikely event that the Republicans seeking traction in the next election succeed in repealing the national health care initiative, who is to pay? Who will pay the hospitals for uninsured persons who show up at the emergency room for everything from sniffles from a cold to life-threatening injuries? These critical health services are not free. Hospitals are required to provide services no matter whether the patient can pay or not.

Without some sort of requirement that individuals take financial responsibility, YOU pay when you go to the hospital for services — you who have demonstrated responsibility by having health insurance or who are entitled to Medicare you have bought and paid for all your working life. Medicare is not an “entitlement” as some political candidates have indicated.

All states require that you have automobile liability insurance to have driver’s license; it is illegal to drive without coverage. Why should it not be mandated that all persons have some form of coverage to pay for their health care and remove this burden from those of us who do have medical insurance coverage?”

Fred Whitehead Jr., Lawrence

Killing for ‘art’ To the editor: As a transplanted Lawrencian, I have several thoughts regarding the exhibit “Story of Chickens – A Revolution.” First, this exhibit is not a revolution; it upholds the entrenched idea there is only one ending between a human and certain animals. This is simply not true. A revolutionary ex-

hibit would allow the chickens to live at the end. Lawrencians are smart enough to have the discussion without actually killing the animals.

Second, it doesn’t show where most people’s meat comes from. I am willing to bet the majority don’t stop buying meat from supermarkets because of this. To force people to make the connection between the individual chickens they come to know and the meat they eat, the exhibit should conclude with a visit to a slaughterhouse.

Third, this sets a precedent for killing animals for “art.” Killing an unwilling living creature for your personal message is not art; it’s obscenity. Finally, these chickens, as the “artist” herself points out, are beautiful animals. I’ve been around enough animals to know they feel pleasure in their lives. There is pure ugliness in holding these living beings down and forcibly slaughtering them while they struggle for their lives simply to present a message.

If the only way humans can learn to respect animal life must end in the death of the animals, then God help the human race. The best thing that could happen, if this project is not canceled, is that people simply don’t attend any part.

Adonia David, Bronx, N.Y.

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21 TODAY

Partly sunny and breezy

Partly sunny, breezy and warmer

Periods of sun, windy and cooler

Mostly sunny and breezy

Partly sunny and not as cool

High 54° Low 29° POP: 0%

High 65° Low 40° POP: 5%

High 51° Low 23° POP: 15%

High 45° Low 23° POP: 5%

High 54° Low 32° POP: 10%

Wind W 10-20 mph

Wind WSW 10-20 mph

Wind NW 12-25 mph

Wind NW 20-30 mph

Wind S 12-25 mph

POP: Probability of Precipitation

McCook 50/28

Kearney 48/27

Oberlin 51/30

Clarinda 49/26

Lincoln 48/26

Grand Island 46/29

Beatrice 48/29

Concordia 52/32

Centerville 48/32

St. Joseph 52/32 Chillicothe 50/30

Sabetha 50/32

Kansas City Marshall Manhattan 55/35 53/35 Salina 53/28 Oakley Kansas City Topeka 56/32 52/30 54/31 Lawrence 54/33 Sedalia 54/29 Emporia Great Bend 54/36 54/32 56/29 Nevada Dodge City Chanute 57/36 58/28 Hutchinson 56/33 Garden City 58/29 56/26 Springfield Wichita Pratt Liberal Coffeyville Joplin 58/36 56/32 56/31 58/25 58/38 56/36 Hays Russell 52/28 54/29

Goodland 52/27

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

49°/32° 46°/24° 78° in 1935 -2° in 1939

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

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

0.30 1.88 0.93 1.89 1.91

REGIONAL CITIES

Today Wed. Today Wed. Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Atchison 52 32 pc 64 40 pc Independence 56 35 s 68 39 s 54 30 pc 68 38 pc Belton 58 37 pc 62 41 pc Fort Riley 56 34 pc 62 41 pc Burlington 56 34 pc 65 38 pc Olathe Osage Beach 58 36 s 66 42 pc Coffeyville 56 36 s 68 40 s 54 31 pc 65 39 pc Concordia 52 32 pc 61 38 pc Osage City Ottawa 56 33 pc 63 39 pc Dodge City 58 28 pc 69 33 s 56 32 pc 66 35 s Holton 54 32 pc 66 40 pc Wichita Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

NATIONAL FORECAST Seattle 54/44

SUN & MOON Today 7:05 a.m.

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Minneapolis 37/22 Denver 46/31

Chicago 42/28

Detroit 44/30

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Temperature bands are highs for today.

Houston 74/57 Miami 77/64

Fronts Cold

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

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El Paso 63/42

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Wed. Hi Lo W 90 72 s 49 45 c 57 49 sh 60 42 s 97 77 s 55 28 s 46 39 c 49 43 pc 79 66 s 71 57 c 43 23 c 54 46 r 49 29 s 74 68 sh 59 46 pc 35 11 s 52 48 r 57 34 s 77 48 s 41 28 sn 28 18 sn 82 54 pc 40 31 i 50 42 pc 92 75 s 60 39 s 50 37 pc 86 77 r 41 32 sn 77 64 sh 50 46 pc 40 30 c 47 35 r 46 34 pc 38 34 r 18 6 c

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-10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s National Summary: Snow will fall on part of the Upper Midwest with rain showers over part of the Ohio Valley. Rain will soak the coastal Northwest with heavy snow developing over the Cascades and the northern Rockies.

Today Wed. Today Wed. Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Memphis 62 44 pc 73 54 s Albuquerque 54 30 pc 55 35 s 77 64 pc 81 67 pc Anchorage 31 22 sf 30 18 sf Miami 42 28 sn 44 33 c Atlanta 64 46 pc 67 54 pc Milwaukee 37 22 sf 38 28 c Austin 70 52 s 75 54 pc Minneapolis 60 41 pc 71 53 pc Baltimore 53 35 s 59 44 pc Nashville Birmingham 64 45 pc 71 58 pc New Orleans 74 56 pc 72 61 r 50 42 pc 56 44 pc Boise 53 41 c 57 31 sh New York Omaha 46 27 pc 53 37 pc Boston 46 39 s 56 38 c 78 56 pc 79 60 pc Buffalo 42 32 sh 42 30 sn Orlando 51 41 pc 59 45 pc Cheyenne 42 37 c 51 29 sh Philadelphia Phoenix 71 49 s 73 51 s Chicago 42 28 sn 48 35 c 50 36 sh 52 38 c Cincinnati 53 38 sh 56 45 pc Pittsburgh Cleveland 46 33 sh 48 37 pc Portland, ME 40 30 s 48 30 c Portland, OR 54 46 sh 56 38 r Dallas 70 50 s 75 53 s 58 32 pc 62 34 s Denver 46 31 pc 67 30 pc Reno 57 40 s 65 44 pc Des Moines 44 29 pc 50 37 pc Richmond 67 43 pc 71 43 s Detroit 44 30 sn 46 33 pc Sacramento St. Louis 56 39 pc 64 44 pc El Paso 63 42 pc 66 44 s Salt Lake City 48 37 pc 54 31 c Fairbanks 15 -6 sf 12 -9 c San Diego 68 52 pc 70 55 s Honolulu 82 69 pc 81 69 s Houston 74 57 pc 76 65 pc San Francisco 63 48 pc 64 45 s 54 44 r 50 37 r Indianapolis 48 34 sh 53 44 pc Seattle 43 38 sh 47 26 sh Kansas City 54 33 pc 62 42 pc Spokane Tucson 68 43 s 72 46 s Las Vegas 64 50 s 69 51 s Tulsa 63 39 s 69 43 s Little Rock 68 40 s 72 49 s Wash., DC 54 39 s 59 42 pc Los Angeles 73 53 s 77 55 s National extremes yesterday for the 48 contiguous states High: Harlingen, TX 81° Low: Stanley, ID -11°

WEATHER HISTORY A series of powerful twisters on Feb. 21, 1971, killed 121 people in Louisiana and Mississippi.

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At 15 degrees, one inch of water will give how much snow?

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Louie and Clark — Tiny Tots Adventures, 10-10:45 a.m., Theatre Lawrence, 1501 N.H. Intro to email, 10 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt. Proposal Budgeting Basics Webinar, 1-2 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, 5:15 p.m., 536 Fireside Court, Suite B. Information meeting for prospective volunteers. For more information, call 843-7359.

Lonnie Ray’s open jam session, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third St. Lawrence City Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St. Free English as a Second Language class, 7-8 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt. Affordable community Spanish class, 7-8 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt. Be Prepared: Establishing an Emergency Fund, 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt. Conservation easement workshop, 7-8:30 p.m., Baldwin Public Library, 800 Seventh St. Free swing dancing lessons and dance, 8-11 p.m., Kansas Room in the Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.

Poker Night, 8 p.m., Applebee’s, 2520 Iowa.

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

Teller’s Family Night, 9 p.m.-midnight, 746 Mass.

Tuesday Night Karaoke, 9 p.m., Wayne & Larry’s Sports Bar & Grill, 933 Iowa.

TODAY’S BEST BETS Fat Tuesday parade, meet at noon at Aimee’s Coffeehouse, 1025 Mass., and parade to the Free State Brewery, 636 Mass.

Dole Institute Study Group: “Presidential Play-By-Play” with Dole Fellow Tom King, 4 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive.

“A Musical Evening with Randy Klein & Friends,” 7:30 p.m., Hall Center for the Humanities, 900 Sunnyside Ave. p.m., The Raven Bookstore, 8 E. Seventh St. Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Panel, 7 p.m., Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.

Conroy’s Trivia, 7:30 p.m., Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St. Free salsa lessons, 8:30-9:30 p.m., Taste Lounge, 804 W. 24th St. Pride Night, 9 p.m., Wilde’s Chateau, 2412 Iowa.

Dollar Bowling, 9:30 p.m., Royal Crest Lanes, 933 Iowa.

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

Intro to email, 10 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt. Blood drive, 2-5:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt. Theology on Tap, discussion of a selected religion topic, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Henry’s, 11 E. Eighth St. Baker University Community Choir Rehearsal, 6-7:50 p.m., McKibben Recital Hall (Owens Musical Arts Building), 408 University-Community Eighth St., Baldwin City.

Forum, “Mexico Sin SenFree English as a Sectido,” noon, Ecumenical ond Language class, 7-8 Campus Ministries, 1204 p.m., Plymouth CongregaOread Ave. tional Church, 925 Vt. Big Brothers Big SisAffordable community ters of Douglas County, Spanish class, 7-8 p.m., noon, 536 Fireside Court, Plymouth Congregational Suite B. Information meetChurch, 925 Vt. ing for prospective volunJunkyard Jazz Band, teers. For more informa7 p.m., American Legion, tion, call 843-7359.

3408 W. Sixth St. Dole Institute Study Lawrence Arts & Group: “Put Your Money Crafts group, 7-9 p.m., Where Your Vote Is” with Java Break, 17 E. Seventh Dole Fellows Elizabeth St. Conatser and Lisa Spies, Jin Xing Dance The4 p.m., Dole Institute of atre, 7:30 p.m., Lied CenPolitics, 2350 Petefish ter, 1600 Stewart Drive.

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Footprints Silent Film Public Service & ConSeries: F.W. Murnau’s temporary Politics with “Sunrise,” with accomCongressman Emanuel paniment by Monte Alto Cleaver II, 6:30 p.m., Dole Motion Picture OrchesInstitute of Politics, 2350 tra, 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Petefish Drive.

Arts Center, 940 N.H. Open Blues Jam Poker Night, 8 p.m., hosted by Little Anthony Applebee’s, 2520 Iowa. & Friends, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Team trivia, 9 p.m., Cutter’s Smokehouse, Johnny’s West, 721 Waka218 E. 20th St., Eudora. rusa Drive.

Douglas County Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., Douglas County Pilot Club Antique Courthouse, 1100 Mass.

Harriet Lerner: Author Show and Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Douglas County FairTalk and Discussion, 7

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grounds, 21st and Harper streets.

Kansas University Architecture Lecture Series, Dwayne Oyler, partner, Oyler Wu Collaborative, Los Angeles, 11:30 a.m. Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.

Ecumenical Lenten Taize Service, 6 p.m., Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 6001 Bob Billings Parkway Open mic poetry night at The Mirth Café, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., 745 N.H. “Becky’s New Car,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 1501 N.H. Free Community Yoga Class, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Breathe Holistic Life Center, 1407 Mass.

BRC Sounds, 8 p.m., Cutter’s Smokehouse, 218 E. 20th St., Eudora.

25 SATURDAY

Red Dog’s Dog Days, 7:30 a.m., parking lot behind Kizer-Cummings Jewelry, Ninth and Vermont streets.

Pilot Club Antique Show and Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper streets.

Read Across America — Story Time at Douglas County Bank, 10:30 a.m.-noon, branch at Sixth Street and Folks Road.

Tyrel Reed Book Signing, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., KU Bookstore, Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.

Second annual Chocolate Fest for Teens, 2 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt. Ragtime Piano Rehearsal / Jam Session, 2-4 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass.

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

Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Auction, 6 p.m., Corpus Christi gymnasium, 6001 Bob Billings Parkway.

L.A. Fahy and Tracey Kastens, 6 p.m., Feaster’s Bistro, 519 Ames, Baldwin City.

Reading: Midwestern Gothic, 7 p.m., The Raven Bookstore, 8 E. Seventh St. Kansas Music Hall Of Fame induction, 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Mass.

David Chauvin with Guests at the Delaware Commons, 7 p.m., Delaware Street Commons, 1222 Del. “Becky’s New Car,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 1501 N.H. Regional Choreography Festival Performance, 8 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H. Music by Megan Leigh, 8 p.m., Dynamite Saloon, 721 Mass.

Stranger Tractor, 8 p.m., Cutter’s Smokehouse, 218 E. 20th St., Eudora.

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THIS YEAR MARKED THE SECOND TIME SID, NIKKI AND MADDOX PASTOR attended the Texas Tech University vs. Kansas University men’s basketball game, which was Jan. 11 in Lubbock, Texas. Sid, a KU fan who is in the Air Force, his wife, Nikki, a Texas Tech fan, and son Maddox, 2, live in Abilene, Texas. Sid’s mother, Tammy Ziesenis of Lawrence, who says Maddox will choose to be a KU fan when he grows up, submitted the photo.

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“Every season has been a totally different team,” Robinson said, “and obviously with this team we do really well running up and down the floor.”

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The Missouri game, in case you haven’t heard, is Saturday in Allen Fieldhouse.

The website “Bovada.lv” has released college basketball player-of-the-year odds, and Kansas University forward Thomas Robinson (7/4) is the slight favorite over Kentucky’s Anthony Davis (2/1), who is way ahead of Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger (13/2).

All of which at the moment means nothing to Robinson, an athlete locked in enough to know the only way to get it done is to train his focus on the next opponent and all the details that go into defeating it.

In this case, that’s Texas A&M on Wednesday in College Station. The Aggies’ season has been fraught with injuries, illness and embarrassing losses.

Even so, they’re getting better. Their last three home games: three-point loss to Baylor, two-point loss to Texas, nine-point loss to Missouri.

Khris Middleton, A&M’s most accomplished player, returned for Saturday’s Missouri game from his second knee-caused inactive stretch. Without Middleton, the Aggies were a tough out for Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse, where KU won, 64-54.

“We’ve got to play tougher than the first time,” Robinson said before Monday’s practice. “We were not only struggling, but if I remember right, we were down in the first half.”

Robinson remembered right. A&M took a 30-28 lead into the locker room.

“They’re going to be a much better team now,” Robinson said. “We have to go down there prepared with our minds right.”

Defensively, the Aggies like to clog the lane, which creates three-point opportunities. Only Tyshawn Taylor (3-for-6) made them pay in the first game. The rest of the players combined to make one of 14.

“They sit their off-side guy right in the middle of the lane, so it’s kind of hard for us to work our game plan, which is inside-out,” Robinson said. “We’ll just have to work around it, but it’s not like it’s our first time playing them. We know what to expect.”

Robinson and center Jeff Withey both are prolific scorers, which drives home the importance of feeding the post.

A&M won’t make it easy.

“Coach (Bill) Self’s going to find a way for our game plan to work,” Robinson said.

He carries a heavy load, and mid-February can be when players feel it most.

“You have your days you’re tired,” Robinson said.

“Some days you feel good.

It’s all part of the season. But when I’m playing, it’s not a problem. It’s not something that will stop me. I’m in pretty good shape right now to finish the season off.”

“It’s definitely the easiest not to think about it being the end of the season, because that just stresses me out,” she said with a laugh.

When Robinson first arrived at Free State in 2009-10, she started at point guard for a team that had two NCAA Div. I players — Chantay Caron (Kansas State) and Ashli Hill (University of Missouri-Kansas City) — and went 15-8. Back then, coach Bryan Duncan said, Robinson was talented and did a good job, but she was immature as a lead guard.

Now, as a key cog on a 13-5 team, Robinson has contributed greatly with her leadership.

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Jayhawks vow: First things first

I’m thinking about it, too, but I can’t look past Texas A&M at all.”

By Gary Bedore gbedore@ljworld.com

Kansas University basketball veterans Tyshawn Taylor and Thomas Robinson braced themselves for a — Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor, barrage of questions from a on the Jayhawks’ larger-than-normal contingent of media members belooming showfore practice Monday in Aldown with MU len Fieldhouse.

“We kind of prepared ourselves when we walked out here. We figured it’d be all Missouri questions,” Taylor, KU’s senior point guard, said amid a backdrop of about a hundred students representing groups camping out for Saturday’s 3 p.m. home game against Missouri.

“It’s understandable. Everybody is excited about it.

We’ve got to take care of business Wednesday. I’m thinking about it, too, but I can’t look past Texas A&M at all. They are a good team that could definitely beat us,” Taylor added.

The Jayhawk duo actually fielded plenty of questions about A&M on Monday.

KU (22-5 overall, 12-2 Big 12), which is tied for first

place in the Big 12 with Missouri, meets the Aggies (1313, 4-10) at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Reed Arena in College Station.

Taylor, who recently told coach Bill Self he’d been a bit worn down, says he’s energized for the pre-Missouri match-up against the Aggies.

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Guard seven assists shy of school women’s assists record

By Jesse Newell jnewell@ljworld.com

Angel Goodrich has a chance to set the Kansas University women’s basketball single-season assist record during the Jayhawks’ road game against Texas Tech at 7 tonight.

Just don’t expect her to make a big fuss if she does.

“Like I’ve said before, I don’t really care about records. I just care about the outcome of the games,” Goodrich said. “I just give thanks to my teammates, because I wouldn’t be able to have assists if they didn’t make the shots. Without

them, I wouldn’t be really making a record.”

With four games left TECH in the regular season, TEST Goodrich already has Who: Kansas r e c o r d e d (17-9 overall, 200 assists, 6-8 Big 12) which is just vs. Texas seven behind Tech (17-9, Lisa Braddy’s 5-9) school re- When: 7 cord of 207 tonight assists set in Where: Lub1988. bock, Texas KU coach Bonnie Hen- TV: None rickson said Goodrich has a “phenom-

enal” ability to get the ball to players in positions where they can take easy shots.

“It’s just who she is. She has a gift,” Henrickson said. “It’s pretty special to watch her. Most of the time, I’ve been around her long enough to know, ‘She’s going to throw it right there,’ and sure enough, she does.”

The 5-foot-4 Goodrich is averaging 7.7 assists this season, which is second nationally.

Her role has changed in the last couple of weeks, though, John Young/Journal-World File Photo as she’s being asked to shoot more following forward Car- KANSAS GUARD ANGEL GOODRICH LOOKS olyn Davis’ season-ending FOR A TEAMMATE during the Jayhawks’ meeting with Texas Tech last year at Please see KU WOMEN, page 3B Allen Fieldhouse.

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Source: Chiefs, CB Routt reach 3-year deal KANSAS CITY, MO. (AP) — The Chiefs agreed to terms on a $19.6 million, three-year deal with cornerback Stanford Routt on Monday, which should help Kansas City absorb the potential loss of Brandon Carr.

The deal includes a $4 million signing bonus and $6 million the first season, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of

Pujols starts anew TEMPE, ARIZ. (AP) — Decked out in Angels’ gear from head to toe, Albert Pujols looked like the same slugger whose swing in St. Louis became as symbolic as the Gateway Arch.

With a halo-topped “A’’ logo on his cap, Pujols, his massive chest and arms filling out every corner of his red shirt, sat behind a microphone and excitedly announced the start of a new stage of his career. “Here I am,� he said.

And here he goes.

Arriving just as the morning sun crept above the horizon, and more than a week earlier than required, Pujols reported to training camp Monday with the Los Angeles Angels, who will pay the three-time NL MVP $240 million over the next 10 years to be the face of their franchise — and to hopefully bring them several World Series titles. “I’m just really excited to be here, it feels good to be outside,� Pujols said during a news conference held at a nearby luxury hotel. “I’ve been training for three months, hitting in a cage in St. Louis, and it feels good to be here for some spring baseball.�

Although only the Angels’ pitchers and catchers had to be at camp this early, Pujols wanted to be there from Day One as well.

That’s how the 32-year-old has done it since breaking into the big leagues in 2001 and he wasn’t about to change his routine.

He also felt it was important to begin bonding with his new teammates, some of whom were caught staring at him from across the clubhouse.

Driving a black Mercedes still tagged with Missouri license plates, Pujols pulled into the players’ parking lot at 7:15 a.m.

There were only a handful of fans waiting to catch a glimpse of the nine-time All-Star, who helped lead the Cardinals to a championship last season before leaving the only baseball home he had known.

Pujols stopped in the equipment room and shook a few hands before heading to the clubhouse, where his locker is flanked by veterans Bobby Abreu and Torii Hunter. “The guys are awesome,� Pujols said. “They well-received me as soon as I walked in there.�

Shortly after dressing, Pujols made an early request to one of the team’s media relations members. “Let me take a peak of the ballpark,� he said before walking out a side door for his first look at Tempe Diablo Stadium, the Angels’ spring home, which is sure to be packed with fans throughout March.

It didn’t take long for Pujols to feel like he was part of the club.

During manager Mike Scioscia’s first team meeting, Pujols’ cellphone rang, earning the superstar his first petty fine, which according to a team official, will require him to buy his skipper lunch.

No major-league manager had a more productive offseason than Scioscia. Angels owner Arte Moreno spent $320 million in signing Pujols, left-hander C.J. Wilson (5 years, $77.5 million) and reliever LaTroy Hawkins (1 year, $3 million).

Scioscia said unless there’s a need because of injury he has no plans to use Pujols at third, where the Cardinals had him for seven games last season.

anonymity because terms of the contract were not announced.

Routt is still owed $5 million next month from the Raiders, who released him after the first year of a $54.4 million, five-year deal. The $11 million Routt will make in 2012 puts him among the three highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL. “We are excited that we were able to come to terms with Stanford,� general manager Scott Pioli

said. “He is a talented player, and as we have said in the past, we are always looking to add competition at every position year-round.

Stanford’s experience and level of play will make him a solid addition to our defense.�

Routt spent several days in Kansas City before choosing the Chiefs over competing offers from Buffalo, Cincinnati, Houston, New Orleans, Minnesota and Tennessee.

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His signing makes it easier for the Chiefs to deal with losing Carr, who has been a stalwart opposite his good pal Brandon Flowers in the secondary. The Chiefs are now likely to use the franchise tag on wide receiver Dwayne Bowe rather than using it to keep the defensive backfield together.

Carr has started all 64 games in his four seasons with the Chiefs.

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Oft-injured Oden has another knee surgery PORTLAND, ORE. — Greg Oden has suffered yet another setback with his troublesome knees.

The often-injured 7-foot center was undergoing a minor procedure Monday to clear out debris in his left knee in Vail, Colo., when the surgeon determined there was additional damage and performed microfracture surgery, the Portland Trail Blazers said.

The former No. 1 pick in the 2007 NBA Draft has now had two microfracture surgeries on his left knee, and one on his right. He has also undergone surgery for a fractured left kneecap.

The Blazers say Oden will not play this season. “It’s hard to put into words the heartbreak for everyone involved, but especially for Greg. He’s a young man who has experienced a great number of physical challenges in his Oden playing career and today is yet another significant setback for him,� Trail Blazers President Larry Miller said in a prepared statement. “We have a lot of empathy for Greg and his family during this difficult time.�

Oden, who has not played in an NBA game since Dec. 5, 2009, has appeared in 82 career games for the Blazers, averaging 9.4 points and 7.3 rebounds.

It was expected that he might be able to play this season, but a checkup before the start of training camp in December reportedly revealed concerns about a non-weight-bearing ligament in the left knee, further setting back his rehabilitation.

Oden was a restricted free agent heading into this season. The Blazers and Oden initially agreed to an $8.9 million qualifying offer for this year, but when the setback was announced the two sides restructured the deal, which was dropped to $1.5 million. He will become an unrestricted free agent following this season.

Oden has turned down several interview requests this season.

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Collison injures quad OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder were without reserves James Harden and Nick Collison for Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Hornets.

Coach Scott Brooks says Harden was held out due to a sprained left ankle, and Collison has a left quad contusion.

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Tracy extended indefinitely SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Rockies manager Jim Tracy could become a Colorado lifer. He would love that, and general manager Dan O’Dowd would love that, too.

Tracy has received what O’Dowd called an “indefinite� contract extension. The new deal at the very least adds the 2013 season and then what both parties hope are many more years beyond that.

O’Dowd said all they needed was a handshake — no formal paperwork or press release. Tracy’s previous three-year, $4.4 million contract took him through this season, so he eventually must formally sign a new deal to make this move official.

Yanks add DH Ibanez NEW YORK — A day after trading A.J. Burnett, the New York Yankees used some of the salary they saved to add Raul Ibanez as their left-handed designated hitter.

Ibanez and the Yankees agreed to a $1.1 million, one-year contract, a person familiar the negotiations said Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical. It includes $2.9 million in performance bonuses.

Ibanez is a 39-year-old outfielder who played with Philadelphia the last three seasons and hit .245 last year with 20 homers and 84 RBIs.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

UK, Syracuse men remain 1-2 Kentucky and Syracuse are 1-2 in the Associated Press Top 25 for a fourth straight week.

The Wildcats, who have been No. 1 for five consecutive weeks and seven overall, were again a runaway choice Monday with 63 firstplace votes from the 65-member national media panel. Syracuse, which spent six weeks at No. 1, got the other first-place votes.

Missouri, Kansas and Duke stayed third through fifth and are followed by Michigan State, North Carolina, Ohio State, Georgetown and Marquette.

No. 18 New Mexico, winners of seven straight, and No. 22 Temple, which has won 10 in a row, are in the rankings for the first time this season.

They replace West Coast Conference members Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga.

Baylor women still No. 1 Baylor remains the unanimous No. 1 choice in the Associated Press women’s college basketball poll while St. John’s rejoins the rankings.

The Lady Bears received all the first-place votes Monday for the 12th straight week after beating Oklahoma State and Texas Tech to clinch the Big 12 regular-season title. Baylor is the lone remaining unbeaten team and plays Texas and Kansas this week.

St. John’s is No. 20 after ending Connecticut’s 99-game home winning streak Saturday. The Red Storm were ranked in the preseason poll but lost to St. Bonaventure the first week.

NEW YORK — Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended two games without pay by the NBA for throwing a ball at an official during a game.

Stu Jackson, the NBA’s executive vice president for basketball operations, announced the suspension Monday, one day after Rondo received two technical fouls and was ejected late in the third quarter of Boston’s 96-81 loss at the Detroit Pistons.

Rondo was upset that a foul wasn’t called with about 3:00 left in the quarter and tossed COLLEGE FOOTBALL the ball at referee Sean Wright. He followed that with a verbal barrage directed at Wright and McCarney leaves hospital was ejected from a game for the first time in his DENTON, TEXAS — North Texas football coach professional career.

Rondo missed Monday night’s game at Dallas Dan McCarney is out of the hospital following a and Wednesday’s match-up with Oklahoma City. stroke last week.

McCarney felt his left side go numb Feb. 12 and was taken to an area hospital. Doctors later BASEBALL confirmed he had a stroke.

Manny, A’s reach deal A university spokesman says McCarney was released last Thursday and has returned to the PHOENIX — Manny Ramirez found a taker in office for about an hour each day.

Oakland — at a bargain price.

The 58-year-old McCarney was hired to coach The suspended slugger agreed on a minorthe Mean Green in November 2010. He went 5-7 league contract Monday with the Athletics that in his first season last year. is worth approximately $500,000 if he’s added Previously, he coached at Iowa State from to the big-league roster.

1995 to 2006 and has worked as an assistant at The A’s announced the deal and said Ramirez Florida, South Florida, Wisconsin and Iowa. is expected to report to spring training by the end of the week, in time for Oakland’s first full-squad AUTO RACING workout Saturday. He is a non-roster invitee.

The 12-time All-Star is due to serve a 50-game Suspended Mayfield indicted suspension for his second positive drug test CATAWBA, N.C. — Suspended NASCAR driver before he can play for the A’s. Barring rainouts, Jeremy Mayfield has been indicted by a grand his first game could be May 30 — on his 40th jury in North Carolina on charges of possession birthday. But that didn’t deter general manager of stolen goods stemming from a Nov. 1 search Billy Beane and the Athletics. of his property. “I am very pleased Billy was able to add Mayfield calls the charges in Catawba County Manny to our team,� owner Lew Wolff said in “baseless,� saying the goods were his property an email. “I look forward to welcoming him and and adding that he has been cooperating with the entire team that Billy and his people have investigators. assembled for the coming season.�

Mayfield is charged with three felony counts The A’s made public their interest in the enigof possession of stolen goods from Fitz Motormatic outfielder, who had been working out in Florida this winter. Starving for offense, Oakland sports, Red Bull Racing and office equipment from DEA Ventures. Law enforcement officials finished third in the AL West last season at 74seized more than $100,000 worth of goods that 88 and ranked 12th out of 14 American League had been reported stolen. teams in runs.

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Acy’s double-double powers Baylor past UT John Young/Journal-World Photo

FREE STATE PLAYERS, FROM LEFT, LYNN ROBINSON, CHELSEA CASADY, A’Liyah Rogers, Abbey Casady, and Kennedy Kirkpatrick, will face cross-town rival Lawrence High on Friday at LHS. First, though, they’ll travel to Shawnee Mission East tonight.

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understands the importance of her 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 steals, too.

“I know my offensive game definitely comes from my defensive game,” she said, “so it helps all of us a lot when there’s a lot of pressure on the ball and a lot of pressure on defense.”

Though Robinson isn’t tall, even for a guard, Duncan said she is deceivingly lanky and long and good with her arms defensively.

“She’s a very smart individual to begin with, but she really gets the game and understands how to guard people certain ways,” the coach said.

Kirkpatrick, a junior, said Robinson is a great teammate because she plays non-stop intense defense and picks up her

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teammates when they’re down.

“She brings that energy every game, every practice,” Kirkpatrick said.

Robinson’s endurance comes from running both cross country and track.

She has committed to do both next year at Kansas University.

“When the other team has their hands on their knees, and I’m still going at ’em, that has to drive them crazy,” Robinson said with a sly grin, revealing her competitive nature.

She gets that ambition, Robinson said, from her father, Scott.

“I always feel like it’s my fault whenever we lose,” she said.

Of course, that’s not the case, and Duncan said the senior’s ultra-competitive streak might be her only fault. The coach has known the fiery guard since she was in middle school, and though he has witnessed her get extremely frus-

Ex-Jayhawk Correll dies J-W Staff Reports

Former Kansas Uni“That was good. I think versity men’s basketball I needed that,” Taylor said player Al Correll, a capof playing just 27 minutes tain of the 1963-64 Jayin Saturday’s 83-50 rout hawk team, died on Satof Texas Tech. “We had urday in Tacoma, Wash. a day off after that, too.

Correll was a retired That helped. I feel good Human Relations Dinow. I’m a little nicked rector for the city of up, a little banged up like Tacoma. Previously he any player this time of the had served in a similar season. It’s been a long capacity in Des Moines, season. I’ve played a lot Iowa, and Topeka. of minutes. We get after Correll, who played it at practice. There’s a lot for KU head coach of wear and tear on the Dick Harp from 1962body, but I feel good. I’m 64, holds the Jayhawk excited. This is a really big school record for freeweek for us.” throw shooting percentSenior Khris Middleton, age for a season, hita 6-foot-7, 217-pound junior ting 90 percent in 1964. forward who didn’t play The 6-foot-3 guard was in the Aggies’ 64-54 loss among a group of outto KU on Jan. 23 because standing athletes from of a knee injury, will play Philadelphia who played Wednesday. Dash Harat Kansas, including ris, a 6-1 senior from Los Wilt Chamberlain and Angeles who suffered an Wayne Hightower and arch injury in the KU game later Marcus and Marand hasn’t played since, rekieff Morris. turned to practice Friday.

After graduation he “I have no clue. I’ve joined Max Falkenstien given 17 updates this year on the KU and K-State and been wrong every radio broadcasts. time,” A&M coach Billy For his career, he avKennedy said. “He’s been cleared to practice. He’s not made it through an entire practice.” the athletic department ! will go to charities in our T-shirts: Self on Mon- area that promote relief day’s “Hawk Talk” radio for our soldiers who have show invited fans to pur- given so much overseas chase “Kansas Operation: and in combat, people that Victory” T-shirts. The have sacrificed so much shirts, being sold at kus- for us. If you want to wear tore.com according to the blue to the game, wear website, “celebrates the that one. It’d be cool. rich tradition of Jayhawks “It’s something we victories over Missouri thought we could do three since 1854.” weeks ago to raise funds “We will sell a lot of for an important cause them — 15,000, 20,000 of and give our fans a shirt to them. We sold 8,000 last like. This is obviously the week,” Self said. “The last time,” he added, referprofits we make through ring to the end of the Bor-

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knee injury on Feb. 12.

Even with Goodrich and 6-foot-2 forward Aishah Sutherland as the top two options offensively for KU (17-9 overall, 6-8 Big 12), Henrickson said she needs more out of those behind them as well. That includes freshmen starters Natalie Knight and Chelsea Gardner.

trated at times, he said she has learned to channel those outbreaks and convert them into something positive the vast majority of the time, making it hard for him to complain.

“It’s well worth it, because it’s her competitive juices flowing,” Duncan said, “and that’s who she is.”

Said Robinson: “Obviously nobody likes losing, but with my competitive edge, I just want our team to be the best.”

With just two regularseason dates left on the schedule — 5:30 p.m. tonight at Shawnee Mission East and Friday at Lawrence High for the City Showdown — Duncan has no doubt Robinson will be great in the final stretch as the Firebirds, winners of eight of their last 10 games, march toward the postseason.

“She knows what’s left,” the coach said, “and I know this means the world to her.”

Before Saturday’s 70-65 loss to Missouri, Henrickson talked to Knight and also texted her about being more assertive and becoming KU’s third scoring option.

Right after that, in 20 first-half minutes, Knight had no field-goal attempts.

“That was really inspirational, wasn’t it?” Henrickson joked.

Henrickson reminded Knight to be more aggressive at halftime, and after the break, the Olathe

eraged 8.5 points and 4.6 rebounds a game.

Correll worked in the field of civil rights for 33 years. After graduating from KU, he studied at Washburn University and at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. He received numerous awards for his service and was a consultant to the White House on civil rights enforcement.

Correll is survived by his wife Ruth, son Brian, and daughter Carla.

“He loved the program and was a great representative of the program,” said former KU coach Ted Owens, an assistant to Harp during Correll’s KU career.

“First of all, he was a very good player, very quick and active. He had a great attitude and was very articulate. He was just a wonderful guy with a great spirit, a great leader. Like all great leaders, he led by example. He was so much fun to be with, just a great person who will be missed.” der War rivalry’s coming to an end after this season. !

Morris recalled: Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey announced Monday that former KU forward Marcus Morris has been recalled from NBA Development League partner Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Morris, the 14th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, averaged 22.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 steals in the 10 games he played with Rio Grande Valley.

South product went 3-for6 from the floor and 2-for4 from three to finish with 10 points.

“For her it’s not consistency; she’s got to be more aggressive,” Henrickson said.

Gardner, meanwhile, had no shot attempts in 11 minutes against MU. Tech (17-9, 5-9) should have some confidence after losing at No. 1 Baylor, 56-51, on Saturday night.

The Red Raiders actually led by seven early in the second half.

AUSTIN, TEXAS (AP) — Whether rebounding or scoring — or both — Quincy Acy put the No. 13 Baylor Bears on his strong shoulders and carried them to a big victory.

Acy had 22 points and 16 rebounds and provided the key scoring punch down the stretch to push the Bears to a tough 7772 victory over Texas on Monday night.

Baylor rallied from a 12-point deficit early in the second half and Acy scored seven straight points to give the Bears a five-point lead with under three minutes to play.

Johnathan Holmes made a three-pointer to pull Texas within 71-70 before Pierre Jackson made six consecutive free throws to put the game away for Baylor (23-5, 10-5 Big 12).

J’Covan Brown, scored 18 to lead the Longhorns (17-11, 7-8), but had a critical turnover with 12 seconds left that prevented Texas from shooting for a tie.

Brady Heslip scored 12 for Baylor and helped spark the Bears’ rally with three three-pointers in the second half.

While Heslip started the rally, it was Acy who refused to let Baylor lose this one. His powerful moves in the post and tough rebounding took over the game while the Bears are still looking for standout forward Perry Jones III to shake off his scoring slump.

Baylor shot just 40 percent but Acy grabbed eight offensive rebounds to keep possessions alive and went 8-of-11 from the free-throw line.

Michael Thomas/AP Photo

BAYLOR FORWARD QUINCY ACY (4) DUNKS over Texas forward Alexis Wangmene. The Bears beat the Longhorns, 77-72, on Monday in Austin, Texas.

BOX SCORE BAYLOR (23-5) Jones III 3-14 4-6 10, Acy 7-10 8-11 22, Miller 0-4 0-0 0, Heslip 4-5 0-0 12, Jackson 5-14 12-12 25, Franklin 1-2 0-0 3, Bello 0-0 0-0 0, Walton 1-3 0-0 2, Jefferson 0-1 0-0 0, Jones 1-2 0-0 3.

Totals 22-55 24-29 77.

TEXAS (17-11) Wangmene 3-5 1-3 7, Chapman 3-4 0-0 6, Lewis 3-7 2-2 9, Kabongo 2-6 8-8 12, Brown 6-14 0-1 18, McClellan 5-9 3-6 13, Bond 0-0 0-0 0, Holmes 3-7 0-0 7, Gibbs 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-52 14-20 72.

Halftime-Texas 36-26. 3-Point GoalsBaylor 9-18 (Heslip 4-5, Jackson 3-6, Franklin 1-2, Jones 1-2, Walton 0-1, Miller 0-2), Texas 8-17 (Brown 6-9, Lewis 1-2, Holmes 1-3, McClellan 0-1, Kabongo 0-2). Fouled Out-Wangmene.

Rebounds-Baylor 34 (Acy 16), Texas 26 (Wangmene 7). Assists-Baylor 17 (Jackson 6), Texas 14 (Kabongo 5). Total Fouls-Baylor 23, Texas 24. A-14,501.

“The toughness and leadership he’s brought our team is off the charts,” Baylor coach Scott Drew said.

Jones scored 10 and

gave Baylor its first lead of the second half at 56-55.

Acy took over in the final five minutes giving the Bears at 65-63 lead with 4:45 to play.

Jackson put the game away at the free throw line, coolly swishing six straight shots down the stretch. Jackson was 12-of12 from the line and Baylor was 24-of-29 as a team.

Texas still had a chance to get it to overtime or play for a win in the final seconds. After Jackson made two free throws to make it 73-70 with 28 seconds left, Brown dribbled into a double team on the perimeter, then fired a wild pass that was picked off by Baylor’s A.J. Walton.

BRIEFLY Veritas’ Randall to walk-on at KU

Buffalomeat gets Shrine invite

Preston Randall, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound senior from Veritas Christian School in Lawrence, will walk on for Kansas University’s football team next season, Rivals.com is reporting.

Randall had several Div. II offers, while Oklahoma State and Tulsa also had interest in him as a walk-on.

“I’ve been a Jayhawk fan all my life,” Randall told JayhawkSlant.com. “I knew it was where I wanted to play.

I’m really excited about it.”

Last season, Randall rushed for 26 touchdowns while also racking up 81 tackles on defense.

Randall said he expected to be placed on the offensive side of the ball at KU.

Senior Lawrence High wide receiver Anthony Buffalomeat has been selected to play in the 2012 Kansas Shrine Bowl.

Buffalomeat, who also played defensive back and punter for the Lions, caught 49 passes in a 6-4 season for LHS. Buffalomeat will be one of 68 players in the state of Kansas to participate in the July 28 all-star game in Emporia.

The Greater Kansas City Coaches Association handed out a $1,000 scholarship to each of the Lions for excelling in the classroom and on the gridiron. Both players have a GPA above 3.5.

Buffalomeat signed to play at Emporia State University and Rosen signed with Pittsburg State.

KU pitcher Taylor earns league honor

Kansas junior righthanded pitcher Thomas Taylor has been named the Big 12 Conference’s Pitcher Two Lions given of the Week for the week of 20. scholarship money FebTaylor, from Overland Lawrence High football Park, tossed a career-best 8 seniors Anthony Buffalo1/3 shutout innings against meat and Anthony Rosen Belmont on Saturday, helpboth recently received schol- ing the Jayhawks to a 2-0 arship money for college. win.

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Philadelphia New York Boston New Jersey Toronto

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Southwest Division Pct .625 .485 .484 .294 .281

GB — 41⁄2 41⁄2 11 11

L10 4-6 8-2 5-5 2-8 2-8

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

Home Away 13-6 7-6 9-9 7-8 11-8 4-8 3-12 7-12 4-11 5-12

Conf 15-5 10-9 14-10 8-17 6-16

L 7 12 13 25 27

Pct .781 .636 .594 .219 .129

GB — 41⁄2 6 18 201⁄2

L10 9-1 8-2 3-7 3-7 1-9

Str W-6 W-1 L-2 L-3 L-1

Home Away 13-2 12-5 12-6 9-6 9-5 10-8 4-12 3-13 2-11 2-16

Conf 20-4 15-8 15-7 5-17 3-21

L 8 12 17 19 22

Pct .765 .613 .414 .406 .333

GB — 51⁄2 111⁄2 12 141⁄2

L10 8-2 4-6 4-6 2-8 7-3

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

Home Away 12-2 14-6 9-4 10-8 7-8 5-9 7-8 6-11 8-10 3-12

Conf 18-6 14-9 7-13 9-10 8-15

Southeast Division Miami Orlando Atlanta Washington Charlotte

W 25 21 19 7 4

Chicago Indiana Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit

San Antonio Dallas Houston Memphis New Orleans

W 23 21 19 18 7

L 9 12 14 15 24

Pct .719 .636 .576 .545 .226

GB — 21⁄2 41⁄2 51⁄2 151⁄2

L10 10-0 7-3 6-4 6-4 3-7

Str W-11 W-1 W-2 L-1 L-1

Home Away 13-1 10-8 13-5 8-7 13-4 6-10 12-5 6-10 3-14 4-10

Conf 17-7 15-8 13-12 12-13 3-19

L 7 15 16 17 16

Pct .781 .545 .515 .485 .484

GB — 71⁄2 81⁄2 91⁄2 91⁄2

L10 7-3 3-7 4-6 5-5 3-7

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

Home Away 13-1 12-6 9-7 9-8 12-5 5-11 9-10 7-7 12-6 3-10

Conf 20-6 9-15 12-12 11-8 10-13

L 11 13 19 17 21

Pct .633 .594 .424 .414 .323

GB — 1 61⁄2 61⁄2 91⁄2

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Str L-2 W-1 W-2 W-1 L-5

Home Away 11-4 8-7 14-2 5-11 7-8 7-11 9-9 3-8 7-5 3-16

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SCOREBOARD

Oklahoma City Denver Portland Minnesota Utah

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

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Roundup The Associated Press

How former Jayhawks fared

Today’s games

Detroit at Cleveland, 6 p.m.

Nets 100, Knicks 92 New Orleans at Indiana, NEW YORK — Linsanity 6 p.m. started against the New Cole Aldrich, Oklahoma City Sacramento at Miami, Jersey Nets, but this time Pts: 4. FGs: 2-3. FTs: 0-0.

6:30 p.m.

All-Star guard Deron WilPhiladelphia at Memphis, liams was determined not Nick Collison, 7 p.m. to be embarrassed by the Oklahoma City San Antonio at Portland, Harvard guy again.

Did not play (quad injury) 9 p.m.

Williams scored a season-high 38 points, outDrew Gooden, Milwaukee Wednesday’s playing Jeremy Lin and Did not play (wrist injury) games leading the Nets to a vicBoston at Oklahoma City, tory over the Knicks on Xavier Henry, Memphis 6 p.m.

Monday night.

Did not play (coach’s decision) Indiana at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Lin began his remarkNew Orleans at Cleveland, able run against the Nets Kirk Hinrich, Atlanta 6 p.m. about two weeks ago, but Pts: 5. FGs: 2-8. FTs: 0-2.

Detroit at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Williams and the Nets Sacramento at Washington, were ready for him this Marcus Morris, Houston 6 p.m. time.

Did not play (coach’s decision) Orlando at New Jersey, Lin finished with 21 6:30 p.m. points, nine assists and Markieff Morris, Phoenix Atlanta at New York, seven rebounds, but WilPts: 6. FGs: 2-8. FTs: 2-2.

6:30 p.m. liams outscored him 36-11 Milwaukee at Chicago, 7 p.m. through three quarters, Paul Pierce, Boston Philadelphia at Houston, when the Nets led by 18. Pts: 20. FGs: 7-13. FTs: 5-7.

7 p.m.

Lin shot only 7-of-18.

NEW JERSEY (100) Stevenson 4-8 0-0 11, Humphries 5-14 4-7 14, She.Williams 1-4 0-2 2, D.Williams 10-22 10-12 38, Brooks 7-15 2-2 18, Morrow 2-8 4-4 9, Petro 0-3 0-0 0, Gaines 3-8 1-2 8. Totals 32-82 21-29 100.

NEW YORK (92) Anthony 4-11 3-6 11, Stoudemire 7-17 3-3 17, Chandler 4-5 6-6 14, Lin 7-18 5-6 21, Fields 5-10 0-1 10, Jeffries 1-4 2-4 4, Novak 3-10 0-0 8, Smith 2-8 0-0 4, Davis 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 34-85 19-26 92.

New Jersey 18 32 32 18—100 New York 21 21 22 28— 92 3-Point Goals-New Jersey 15-31 (D.Williams 8-14, Stevenson 3-7, Brooks 2-5, Gaines 1-1, Morrow 1-4), New York 5-21 (Lin 2-4, Novak 2-8, Davis 1-1, Stoudemire 0-1, Fields 0-2, Smith 0-5).

Fouled Out-D.Williams, Lin. ReboundsNew Jersey 62 (Humphries 14), New York 54 (Fields 11). Assists-New Jersey 19 (D.Williams 6), New York 23 (Lin 9).

Total Fouls-New Jersey 25, New York 25. Technicals-New Jersey defensive three second, Anthony, Chandler, New York defensive three second. A-19,763 (19,763).

Bulls 90, Hawks 79 CHICAGO — Derrick Rose scored 23 points in his return from a fivegame absence because of back pain.

ATLANTA (79) J.Johnson 5-11 2-2 12, Smith 7-21 3-5 17, Pachulia 2-5 4-8 8, Teague 2-3 0-0 6, Green 3-6 0-0 6, Hinrich 2-8 0-2 5, Pargo 7-12 0-0 19, Radmanovic 0-5 0-0 0, McGrady 2-3 1-4 6, I.Johnson 0-0 0-0 0, Dampier 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-74 10-21 79.

CHICAGO (90) Deng 4-15 0-0 10, Boozer 7-13 2-2 16, Noah 2-5 1-2 5, Rose 8-18 5-9 23, Brewer 4-9 4-4 13, Gibson 3-9 0-0 6, James 3-7 0-0 7, Korver 0-4 0-0 0, Asik 0-0 0-0 0, Lucas 3-8 2-2 10. Totals 34-88 14-19 90.

Atlanta 17 20 27 15—79 Chicago 35 20 18 17—90 3-Point Goals-Atlanta 9-25 (Pargo 5-8, Teague 2-2, McGrady 1-1, Hinrich 1-4, Smith 0-1, Green 0-2, J.Johnson 0-3, Radmanovic 0-4), Chicago 8-20 (Lucas 2-3, Rose 2-4, Deng 2-6, James 1-1, Brewer 1-2, Korver 0-4). Rebounds-Atlanta 51 (Smith 12), Chicago 63 (Noah 16). AssistsAtlanta 19 (Smith 5), Chicago 18 (Rose 6). Total Fouls-Atlanta 17, Chicago 16.

Technicals-Atlanta defensive three second. A-22,033 (20,917).

Thunder 101, Hornets 93 OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook scored 31 points apiece to lead Oklahoma City over New Orleans for its 10th straight home win.

NEW ORLEANS (93) Ayon 2-5 0-0 4, Ariza 2-7 3-4 7, Kaman 4-17 4-4 12, Vasquez 5-9 3-3 15, Belinelli 4-8 0-0 10, Jack 6-15 4-6 18, Thomas 2-7 1-1 5, Aminu 6-10 1-1 14, Henry 1-6 4-4 6, Jones 1-7 0-0 2. Totals 33-91 20-23 93.

OKLAHOMA CITY (101) Durant 10-19 8-9 31, Ibaka 4-9 1-1 9, Perkins 2-3 1-2 5, Westbrook 10-20 9-10 31, Cook 3-13 0-0 7, Ivey 2-6 0-0 6, Mohammed 1-2 0-0 2, Aldrich 2-3 0-0 4, Jackson 2-5 2-2 6. Totals 36-80 21-24 101.

New Orleans 18 20 31 24— 93 Oklahoma City 31 29 24 17—101 3-Point Goals-New Orleans 7-14 (Belinelli 2-2, Vasquez 2-3, Jack 2-4, Aminu 1-3, Ayon 0-1, Ariza 0-1), Oklahoma City 8-26 (Durant 3-7, Westbrook 2-3, Ivey 2-6, Cook 1-9, Jackson 0-1). Rebounds-New Orleans 56 (Kaman, Thomas 8), Oklahoma City 52 (Ibaka, Perkins 13). Assists-New Orleans 17 (Ariza, Jack 5), Oklahoma City 15 (Durant, Jackson, Westbrook 4). Total Fouls-New Orleans 17, Oklahoma City 19. Technicals-New Orleans defensive three second, Perkins. A-18,203 (18,203).

Brandon Rush, Golden State Pts: 7. FGs: 2-5. FTs: 2-3.

Mavericks 89, Celtics 73 DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki had 26 points and moved into the top 20 on the NBA career scoring list as Dallas beat shorthanded Boston.

The Celtics were without suspended Rajon Rondo, Kevin Garnett and injured Brandon Bass. They also lost starters Jermaine O’Neal and Chris Wilcox to injuries in the third quarter.

BOSTON (73) Pierce 7-13 5-7 20, Wilcox 1-3 0-0 2, O’Neal 0-1 0-0 0, Bradley 6-11 0-0 12, Allen 6-15 2-2 15, Stiemsma 0-2 1-2 1, Pietrus 2-8 0-0 6, Dooling 1-3 0-0 3, Johnson 4-7 0-0 8, Daniels 0-2 0-0 0, Pavlovic 0-4 0-0 0, Moore 2-5 0-0 6.

Totals 29-74 8-11 73.

DALLAS (89) Marion 5-10 1-2 11, Nowitzki 10-24 5-5 26, Haywood 2-5 1-2 5, Kidd 2-5 0-0 6, Carter 2-7 0-0 4, Terry 6-11 0-0 16, Jones 3-8 1-1 7, Mahinmi 0-1 1-2 1, Odom 2-8 0-0 4, Wright 4-7 1-2 9, Cardinal 0-1 0-0 0, Yi 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 36-89 10-14 89.

Boston 15 19 19 20—73 Dallas 20 24 26 19—89 3-Point Goals-Boston 7-24 (Moore 2-4, Pietrus 2-6, Dooling 1-2, Pierce 1-3, Allen 1-5, Pavlovic 0-4), Dallas 7-25 (Terry 4-7, Kidd 2-5, Nowitzki 1-3, Yi 0-1, Cardinal 0-1, Carter 0-3, Odom 0-5).

Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Boston 48 (Pietrus 12), Dallas 57 (Nowitzki 16).

Assists-Boston 17 (Pietrus 4), Dallas 26 (Kidd 8). Total Fouls-Boston 18, Dallas 15. A-20,364 (19,200).

Utah at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

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

Courtney Lee hit four key free throws down the stretch to lead Houston over Memphis.

MEMPHIS (93) Gay 9-22 5-5 23, Speights 6-8 0-0 12, Gasol 3-8 5-6 11, Conley 7-13 0-0 16, Allen 5-11 0-1 10, Mayo 3-12 0-2 6, Cunningham 2-2 2-2 6, Pargo 0-0 0-0 0, Pondexter 3-3 2-2 9. Totals 38-79 14-18 93.

HOUSTON (97) Parsons 4-11 0-0 9, Scola 5-7 0-0 10, Dalembert 4-4 1-2 9, Lowry 7-17 7-7 24, Martin 8-13 4-6 22, Lee 1-6 6-6 9, Patterson 4-10 0-0 8, Dragic 2-6 2-4 6, Smith 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-74 20-25 97.

Memphis 28 26 22 17—93 Houston 31 27 18 21—97 3-Point Goals-Memphis 3-13 (Conley 2-4, Pondexter 1-1, Gay 0-2, Mayo 0-6), Houston 7-22 (Lowry 3-7, Martin 2-3, Parsons 1-4, Lee 1-5, Patterson 0-1, Dragic 0-2). Rebounds-Memphis 45 (Gay, Gasol, Speights 7), Houston 44 (Patterson 9). Assists-Memphis 17 (Gasol 5), Houston 21 (Lowry 9).

Total Fouls-Memphis 24, Houston 20.

Technicals-Memphis defensive three second, Houston defensive three second. A-12,525 (18,043).

Nuggets 103, Timberwolves 101, OT DENVER — Arron Afflalo hit a tiebreaking floater in the lane with 33.7 seconds remaining in overtime and reserve Al Harrington Magic 93, Bucks 90 scored a season-high 31 MILWAUKEE — Dwight points as short-handed Howard had 28 points and Denver beat Minnesota.

16 rebounds, and Jameer Nelson added 15 points to MINNESOTA (101) Johnson 1-3 2-2 4, Love 7-22 7-7 22, lead Orlando to its third Pekovic 3-10 1-1 7, Rubio 5-16 4-4 16, win over Milwaukee in 10 Ridnour 5-10 2-2 12, Barea 2-7 2-2 6, Williams 2-2 1-1 5, Beasley 7-16 1-2 17, days.

Webster 3-10 3-3 10, Tolliver 1-3 0-0 2, ORLANDO (93) Turkoglu 5-10 0-0 13, Anderson 3-7 1-2 9, Howard 9-20 10-14 28, Nelson 6-11 2-2 15, Redick 4-9 1-1 11, Davis 5-9 2-2 12, Duhon 0-2 0-0 0, Q.Richardson 0-2 0-0 0, Wafer 1-6 0-0 2, Liggins 0-0 3-4 3. Totals 33-76 19-25 93.

MILWAUKEE (90) Delfino 3-12 0-0 8, Ilyasova 6-15 3-3 15, Leuer 5-11 0-1 10, Jennings 9-19 3-3 22, Livingston 1-7 2-2 4, Sanders 6-12 1-1 13, Dunleavy 7-13 2-3 18, Mbah a Moute 0-2 0-0 0, Udrih 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-91 11-13 90.

Orlando 27 22 18 26—93 Milwaukee 29 19 22 20—90 3-Point Goals-Orlando 8-22 (Turkoglu 3-4, Anderson 2-4, Redick 2-5, Nelson 1-4, Q.Richardson 0-1, Howard 0-1, Davis 0-1, Wafer 0-2), Milwaukee 5-22 (Dunleavy 2-4, Delfino 2-7, Jennings 1-6, Leuer 0-1, Ilyasova 0-4). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Orlando 58 (Howard 16), Milwaukee 47 (Ilyasova 15). Assists-Orlando 18 (Nelson 5), Milwaukee 17 (Delfino 8). Total FoulsOrlando 18, Milwaukee 19. TechnicalsMilwaukee defensive three second.

A-13,143 (18,717).

Rockets 97, Grizzlies 93 HOUSTON — Kyle Lowry scored 24 points, Kevin Martin added 22 and

B.Miller 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 36-99 23-24 101.

DENVER (103) Brewer 4-15 4-6 12, Faried 4-4 2-2 10, Mozgov 2-5 0-0 4, Lawson 5-7 2-2 13, Afflalo 6-18 8-10 20, A.Miller 0-8 5-6 5, Harrington 14-29 0-5 31, Koufos 0-1 0-0 0, Stone 1-2 3-4 5, Hamilton 1-3 0-0 3.

Totals 37-92 24-35 103.

Minnesota 30 16 27 20 8—101 Denver 18 33 25 17 10—103 3-Point Goals-Minnesota 6-27 (Beasley 2-3, Rubio 2-4, Love 1-4, Webster 1-6, Johnson 0-2, Ridnour 0-2, Tolliver 0-2, Barea 0-4), Denver 5-22 (Harrington 3-9, Lawson 1-1, Hamilton 1-2, A.Miller 0-1, Afflalo 0-4, Brewer 0-5).

Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Minnesota 59 (Love 13), Denver 71 (Faried 14).

Assists-Minnesota 23 (Ridnour 6), Denver 23 (A.Miller 12). Total FoulsMinnesota 24, Denver 22. TechnicalsBrewer, A.Miller 2. Ejected— A.Miller.

A-17,263 (19,155).

Suns 104, Wizards 88 PHOENIX — Marcin Gortat scored 20 points, Steve Nash had 12 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds in three quarters, and Phoenix beat Washington for its 10th straight win over the Wizards.

WASHINGTON (88) Singleton 2-5 0-0 5, Booker 7-12 2-2 16, McGee 5-11 0-3 10, Wall 4-11 2-3 10, Young 3-13 0-0 6, Lewis 1-6 1-2 3, Vesely 0-1 0-0 0, Crawford 7-10 4-5 20, Mason 4-8 0-0 10, Mack 1-4 1-2 3, Seraphin 2-3 1-2 5. Totals 36-84 11-19 88.

PHOENIX (104) Hill 3-12 5-6 11, Frye 6-9 3-4 19, Gortat 9-14 2-4 20, Nash 3-6 6-7 12, Dudley 4-8 0-0 8, Morris 2-8 2-2 6, Brown 2-7 0-0 5, Lopez 0-0 1-2 1, Redd 4-9 4-4 14, Telfair 4-6 0-0 8. Totals 37-79 23-29 104.

Washington 25 23 13 27— 88 Phoenix 31 22 32 19—104 3-Point Goals-Washington 5-20 (Mason 2-4, Crawford 2-5, Singleton 1-2, Wall 0-1, Mack 0-1, Lewis 0-3, Young 0-4), Phoenix 7-21 (Frye 4-7, Redd 2-4, Brown 1-3, Dudley 0-1, Telfair 0-1, Hill 0-1, Nash 0-2, Morris 0-2). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsWashington 50 (McGee 9), Phoenix 54 (Frye 11). Assists-Washington 16 (Wall 6), Phoenix 20 (Nash 11). Total FoulsWashington 23, Phoenix 17. TechnicalsWashington defensive three second.

A-13,921 (18,422).

Spurs 106, Jazz 102 SALT LAKE CITY — Tony Parker scored 23 points.

SAN ANTONIO (106) R.Jefferson 2-6 0-0 5, Duncan 7-14 6-6 20, Blair 7-11 1-5 15, Parker 7-16 9-10 23, Green 0-3 0-0 0, Leonard 1-3 2-2 4, Bonner 6-8 3-3 20, Neal 4-13 3-4 14, Joseph 0-1 0-0 0, Anderson 2-3 0-0 5.

Totals 36-78 24-30 106.

UTAH (102) Howard 4-8 4-4 12, Millsap 6-17 4-6 16, A.Jefferson 10-19 0-1 20, Harris 6-8 1-1 15, Hayward 3-7 2-2 8, Miles 5-10 2-2 13, Favors 1-3 3-4 5, Watson 0-3 2-2 2, Burks 3-6 1-1 7, Kanter 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 40-84 19-23 102.

San Antonio 26 30 24 26—106 Utah 30 23 27 22—102 3-Point Goals-San Antonio 10-21 (Bonner 5-6, Neal 3-8, Anderson 1-1, R.Jefferson 1-4, Leonard 0-1, Green 0-1), Utah 3-8 (Harris 2-2, Miles 1-3, A.Jefferson 0-1, Watson 0-1, Millsap 0-1). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsSan Antonio 41 (Leonard 8), Utah 55 (A.Jefferson, Millsap 11). Assists-San Antonio 22 (Parker 11), Utah 17 (Harris 4). Total Fouls-San Antonio 17, Utah 24.

Technicals-Neal. A-19,105 (19,911).

Lakers 103, Blazers 92 LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant scored 28 points, Andrew Bynum had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the Lakers roared to a 30-point lead early in the second quarter before holding on.

PORTLAND (92) Wallace 2-7 2-4 7, Aldridge 6-19 6-8 18, Camby 2-4 1-1 5, Felton 3-4 1-2 9, Batum 7-16 1-1 18, Crawford 5-11 3-4 15, Matthews 3-9 0-0 9, Thomas 0-1 0-0 0, N.Smith 0-2 2-2 2, C.Smith 0-1 0-0 0, Babbitt 1-1 0-0 2, C.Johnson 1-1 0-0 2, Williams 2-2 0-0 5. Totals 32-78 16-22 92.

L.A. LAKERS (103) World Peace 1-4 4-6 6, Gasol 5-13 6-6 16, Bynum 5-7 4-4 14, Fisher 2-7 4-4 8, Bryant 13-26 1-2 28, Barnes 2-6 0-0 4, Murphy 1-3 0-0 3, Blake 6-9 0-0 17, Goudelock 3-8 0-0 7, Kapono 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 38-83 19-22 103.

Portland 7 23 36 26— 92 L.A. Lakers 29 23 28 23—103 3-Point Goals-Portland 12-23 (Matthews 3-5, Batum 3-7, Felton 2-2, Crawford 2-5, Williams 1-1, Wallace 1-3), L.A. Lakers 8-19 (Blake 5-6, Murphy 1-2, Bryant 1-3, Goudelock 1-4, World Peace 0-1, Fisher 0-3). ReboundsPortland 44 (Camby 13), L.A. Lakers 56 (Bynum 19). Assists-Portland 24 (Batum, Crawford 5), L.A. Lakers 23 (Gasol 4). Total Fouls-Portland 20, L.A. Lakers 18. Technicals-Bryant, L.A. Lakers defensive three second.

A-18,997 (18,997).

Warriors 104, Clippers 97 OAKLAND, CALIF. — Monta Ellis scored 32 points, and Ekpe Udoh had a seasonhigh 19 points and eight rebounds in place of ill starting center Andris Biedrins.

L.A. CLIPPERS (97) Butler 3-10 2-2 8, Griffin 7-10 7-10 21, Jordan 2-6 1-2 5, Paul 7-16 7-8 24, Foye 4-13 0-0 10, Martin 0-3 1-2 1, Williams 8-16 0-0 22, Evans 2-3 2-3 6, Bledsoe 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-77 20-27 97.

GOLDEN STATE (104) D.Wright 0-6 0-0 0, Lee 9-18 6-9 24, Udoh 9-14 1-2 19, Curry 3-6 2-2 11, Ellis 11-20 6-6 32, Thompson 0-2 0-0 0, McGuire 1-4 0-0 2, Robinson 3-8 2-2 9, Rush 2-5 2-3 7. Totals 38-83 19-24 104.

L.A. Clippers 23 33 18 23— 97 Golden State 29 27 21 27—104 3-Point Goals—L.A. Clippers 11-26 (Williams 6-8, Paul 3-7, Foye 2-7, Griffin 0-1, Butler 0-3), Golden State 9-23 (Ellis 4-4, Curry 3-5, Rush 1-3, Robinson 1-5, Thompson 0-1, D.Wright 0-5). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—L.A. Clippers 53 (Evans 12), Golden State 48 (Lee 13). Assists—L.A. Clippers 14 (Paul 6), Golden State 22 (Curry 6). Total Fouls— L.A. Clippers 19, Golden State 18.

Technicals—Martin, Curry. A—19,596 (19,596).

EAST Fairfield 60, Marist 49 St. John’s 79, DePaul 72 UConn 73, Villanova 70, OT SOUTH Alabama A&M 81, Alcorn St. 71 Belmont 88, SC-Upstate 79 Delaware St. 74, Hampton 68, 2OT ETSU 66, Lipscomb 57 Florida A&M 83, SC State 82 Howard 53, Md.-Eastern Shore 51 Jacksonville 73, Kennesaw St. 71 MVSU 56, Texas Southern 53 Norfolk St. 66, Longwood 52 North Florida 75, Mercer 66 Savannah St. 67, Bethune-Cookman 44 Southern U. 55, Alabama St. 53 SOUTHWEST Ark.-Pine Bluff 61, Prairie View 58 Baylor 77, Texas 72

College Women

EAST Fairleigh Dickinson 66, Wagner 62 LIU 74, Sacred Heart 68 Mount St. Mary’s 60, Monmouth (NJ) 56 Penn St. 84, Ohio St. 66 Quinnipiac 64, St. Francis (NY) 41 Robert Morris 72, Bryant 68 St. Francis (Pa.) 86, CCSU 83, 2OT SOUTH Alabama A&M 61, Alcorn St. 50 Alabama St. 52, Southern U. 39 Appalachian St. 85, Furman 70 Bethune-Cookman 47, Savannah St. 43 Campbell 76, Charleston Southern 58 Coastal Carolina 59, High Point 58 Davidson 63, Wofford 39 Elon 63, Coll. of Charleston 50 Florida A&M 75, SC State 69 Georgia Southern 59, UNCGreensboro 47 Hampton 71, Delaware St. 44 Howard 62, Md.-Eastern Shore 49 Kentucky 70, Vanderbilt 61 Liberty 69, Presbyterian 64 Longwood 76, Gardner-Webb 65 Louisiana-Lafayette 62, NebraskaOmaha 60, OT MVSU 82, Texas Southern 48 Notre Dame 68, Louisville 52 W. Carolina 52, Samford 44 Winthrop 67, Radford 56 MIDWEST IPFW 70, S. Utah 60 Illinois 69, Northwestern 57 Oral Roberts 77, Oakland 51 South Dakota 62, W. Illinois 47 UMKC 58, IUPUI 56 SOUTHWEST Prairie View 72, Ark.-Pine Bluff 52

AP Top 25

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 19, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (63) 26-1 1,623 1 2. Syracuse (2) 27-1 1,559 2 3. Missouri 25-2 1,498 3 4. Kansas 22-5 1,377 4 5. Duke 23-4 1,359 5 6. Michigan St. 22-5 1,317 7 7. North Carolina 23-4 1,261 8 8. Ohio St. 22-5 1,139 6 9. Georgetown 20-5 1,085 10 10. Marquette 22-5 1,013 12 11. Michigan 20-7 869 17 12. Florida 21-6 860 14 13. Baylor 22-5 859 9 14. Murray St. 26-1 765 16 15. Florida St. 19-7 620 20 16. Wisconsin 20-7 615 15 17. Louisville 21-6 495 19 18. New Mexico 22-4 469 — 19. Wichita St. 24-4 467 24 20. Notre Dame 19-8 457 23 21. UNLV 22-6 325 11 22. Temple 21-5 281 — 23. Indiana 20-7 246 18 24. San Diego St. 20-6 176 13 25. Virginia 20-6 153 22 Others receiving votes: Creighton 76, Gonzaga 47, BYU 29, Saint Louis 25, Drexel 13, Harvard 12, Vanderbilt 12, California 11, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 7, Long Beach St. 4, VCU 1.

USA Today/ESPN Top 25

The top 25 teams in the USA TodayESPN men’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 19, points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Kentucky (31) 26-1 775 1 2. Syracuse 27-1 744 2 3. Missouri 25-2 713 3 4. Duke 23-4 662 4 5. Kansas 22-5 644 5 6. Michigan State 22-5 613 8 7. North Carolina 23-4 592 7 8. Georgetown 20-5 539 9 9. Ohio State 22-5 504 6 10. Marquette 22-5 485 13 11. Florida 21-6 454 12 12. Murray State 26-1 416 14 13. Michigan 20-7 377 19 14. Baylor 22-5 374 10 15. Wisconsin 20-7 292 17 16. Florida State 19-7 290 21 17. Louisville 21-6 277 18 18. Notre Dame 19-8 223 25 19. Wichita State 24-4 183 NR 20. UNLV 22-6 174 11 21. New Mexico 22-4 142 NR 22. Temple 21-5 114 NR 23. Saint Mary’s 23-5 101 16 24. Indiana 20-7 81 20 25. San Diego State 20-6 76 15 Others receiving votes: Virginia 73; Creighton 51; California 21; Gonzaga 13; Saint Louis 11; Harvard 10; Mississippi State 10; Drexel 9; Vanderbilt 9; Kansas State 8; Middle Tennessee 6; Long Beach State 3; Virginia Commonwealth 2; Weber State 2; Iowa State 1; Nevada 1.

AP Women’s Top 25

The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 19, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: Record Pts Prv 1. Baylor (40) 27-0 1,000 1 2. Stanford 24-1 945 3 3. Notre Dame 25-2 919 4 4. UConn 24-3 885 2 5. Miami 24-3 845 6 6. Maryland 23-4 781 8 7. Duke 22-4 756 5 8. Ohio St. 23-3 709 9 9. Delaware 24-1 655 10 10. Tennessee 20-7 582 13 11. Penn St. 21-5 574 12 12. Green Bay 23-1 562 11 13. Kentucky 21-5 540 7 14. Texas A&M 19-6 486 14 15. Georgetown 21-6 459 15 16. Louisville 19-7 321 19 17. Georgia Tech 20-7 285 20 18. Georgia 20-7 266 18 19. St. Bonaventure 25-2 245 22 20. St. John’s 18-8 208 — 21. DePaul 20-7 191 24 22. Purdue 19-8 176 17 23. Nebraska 20-6 147 16 24. Rutgers 18-8 82 21 25. Gonzaga 24-4 75 — Others receiving votes: West Virginia 65, South Carolina 54, Arkansas 29, Princeton 28, UTEP 24, Fresno St. 23, Vanderbilt 16, BYU 15, California 14, Middle Tennessee 13, North Carolina 10, Oklahoma 9, Florida Gulf Coast 6.

Top 25 Schedule

Today’s Games No. 1 Kentucky at Mississippi State, 9 p.m.

No. 3 Missouri vs. Kansas State, 7 p.m.

No. 7 North Carolina at N.C. State, 8 p.m.

No. 8 Ohio State vs. Illinois, 7 p.m.

No. 9 Georgetown at Seton Hall, 7 p.m.

No. 11 Michigan at Northwestern, 8 p.m.

No. 12 Florida vs. Auburn, 7 p.m.

No. 18 New Mexico at Colorado State, 10 p.m.

No. 25 Virginia at Virginia Tech, 9 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games No. 2 Syracuse vs. South Florida, 7 p.m.

No. 4 Kansas at Texas A&M, 9 p.m.

No. 6 Michigan State at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.

No. 10 Marquette vs. Rutgers, 8 p.m.

No. 19 Wichita State at Illinois State, 8:05 p.m.

No. 20 Notre Dame vs. West Virginia, 7 p.m.

No. 21 UNLV vs. Boise State, 10 p.m.

No. 22 Temple at La Salle, 7 p.m.

No. 23 Indiana vs. N.C. Central, 7 p.m.

No. 24 San Diego State vs. Wyoming, 10:30 p.m.

High School

Sunflower League Basketball Standings Boys League Overall WL W L PF PA Olathe NW 9 0 17 1 1077 744 SM South 8 2 14 4 947 768 Leavenworth 6 3 13 5 1112 973 Olathe South 6 3 12 6 902 799 Olathe East 6 3 12 6 990 901 Lawrence 5 4 11 7 964 912 SM East 5 4 10 8 929 873 Free State 4 5 7 11 943 999 SM West 4 6 8 10 921 926 SM Northwest 2 8 5 13 838 995 Olathe North 1 8 3 15 862 1072 SM North 0 10 4 14 899 1050 Tuesday’s Games Olathe East at Leavenworth Free State at SM East Lawrence at SM North Olathe South at SM Northwest Olathe North at SM West Olathe Northwest at SM South Friday’s Games Free State at Lawrence SM West at Leavenworth Olathe Northwest at Olathe North Olathe East at Olathe South SM East at SM South SM Northwest at SM North Girls

League Overall WL W L PF PA Olathe NW 9 0 17 1 1076 701 SM East 8 2 11 7 905 856 Olathe South 7 2 16 2 1203 748 SM South 7 2 10 8 877 827 SM Northwest 5 4 13 5 895 742 Olathe East 4 4 11 7 808 688 Free State 4 4 13 5 942 724 SM West 4 5 7 11 715 807 Olathe North 3 6 8 10 754 835 x-SM North 2 7 6 11 737 822 Lawrence 1 9 6 12 696 825 Leavenworth 0 9 5 13 786 881 x-game missing from Louisburg tournament Tuesday’s Games Free State at SM East Olathe East at Leavenworth Lawrence at SM North Olathe South at SM Northwest Olathe North at SM West Olathe Northwest at SM South Thursday’s Games SM East at SM South SM Northwest at SM North Friday’s Games Free State at Lawrence SM West at Leavenworth Olathe Northwest at Olathe North Olathe East at Olathe South

BASEBALL American League OAKLAND ATHLETICS-Agreed to terms with OF Manny Ramirez on a minor league contract.

TEXAS RANGERS-Agreed to terms with LHP Neal Cotts on a minor league contract.

National League MILWAUKEE BREWERS-Agreed to terms with RHP Tim Dillard, RHP Marco Estrada, RHP Mike McClendon, RHP Mark Rogers and C Martin Maldonado on one-year contracts.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES-Placed INF Gustavo Nunez on the 60-day DL. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA-Suspended Boston G Rajon Rondo two games for throwing a ball at an official and striking him in the chest during a Feb. 19 game at Detroit.

HOUSTON ROCKETS-Recalled F Marcus Morris from Rio Grande Valley (NBADL).

SAN ANTONIO SPURS-Signed F Eric Dawson to a 10-day contract.

FOOTBALL National Football League KANSAS CITY CHIEFS-Agreed to terms with CB Stanford Routt on a three-year contract.

COLLEGE ALABAMA-Suspended junior basketball F Tony Mitchell for the rest of the season. Reinstated senior basketball F JaMychal Green.

NHL

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 57 38 14 5 81 161 116 New Jersey 58 34 20 4 72 164 159 Philadelphia 58 32 19 7 71 193 177 Pittsburgh 59 33 21 5 71 184 160 N.Y. Islanders 59 25 26 8 58 139 174 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 57 35 20 2 72 190 132 Ottawa 61 31 22 8 70 185 183 Toronto 59 29 24 6 64 178 180 Montreal 60 24 26 10 58 160 164 Buffalo 59 25 27 7 57 148 175 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida 58 27 20 11 65 144 162 Winnipeg 61 29 26 6 64 153 170 Washington 59 29 25 5 63 159 168 Tampa Bay 58 26 26 6 58 163 195 Carolina 60 23 26 11 57 158 181 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 60 41 17 2 84 190 139 St. Louis 59 36 16 7 79 150 117 Nashville 59 34 19 6 74 165 154 Chicago 60 32 21 7 71 189 178 Columbus 59 17 35 7 41 136 195 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 59 38 15 6 82 194 144 Calgary 59 28 22 9 65 142 155 Colorado 60 29 27 4 62 151 168 Minnesota 59 26 24 9 61 131 154 Edmonton 58 22 30 6 50 153 177 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 57 31 19 7 69 167 142 Phoenix 59 29 21 9 67 152 147 Los Angeles 59 27 21 11 65 124 126 Dallas 59 29 26 4 62 152 167 Anaheim 59 25 24 10 60 152 168 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday’s Games Ottawa 6, N.Y. Islanders 0 Carolina 5, Washington 0 Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

New Jersey at Toronto, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

San Jose at Columbus, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

Anaheim at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Edmonton at Calgary, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

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Red Oak/White Oak Mix, $150/truck, $210/cord Stacked & delivered. Cured & Seasoned.

Adam 816-547-1575

Mother Earth News - one

1BR - $600, 2BR - $700, 3BR - $800

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Firewood & Chimney Sweep

Be your own boss.

No Truck to Own or Lease.

Deliver decked trucks.

Excellent Pay! Class A CDL, Double/ Triple Endorsement, & Tow Car req’d.

Recent truck school grads welcome!

Unimark Truck Transport 866-254-2884 www.unimarkinc.com

CLASS B DELIVERY DRIVER

Tractor - 1941 Farmall H Tractor. Restored and has new tires. Please call at (785) 255-4579

Housekeeper, now hiring, must work weekends. Apply at: Baymont Inn - 740 Iowa St., Lawrence

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Truck Driver

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CNA 3/5/12-3/28/12

Customer Service

position for busy insurance agency This is a full-time position.

Bi-lingual a plus, Insurance Licensed helpful but not required. Must have strong communication and multi-tasking skills and the ability to learn quickly.

E-mail resume to: csr911@sunflower.com

Driver

Education

Call for information 913-417-7277

Customer Service

AUCTION Sun., Feb. 26, 2012 - 12:30PM Beatty & Wischropp 306 Elm St., Overbrook, KS MATT & KARRIE ROWE

Beatty & Wischropp Auctions

785-828-4212 www.beattyandwischropp.com ANTIQUE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sun.., Feb. 26, 2012, 10AM Leavenworth County Fairgrounds, Tonganoxie, KS Ben Phillips & Associates 913-727-6622 913-927-8570 www.phillipsauctioneers.com

Care Manager

needed for community based program serving the elderly. Conducts client assessments, makes home visits and coordinates community resources. Bachelor’s degree in human services & professional experience in direct practice required. Master’s degree & two years experience in gerontology and/or community work preferred. Spanish language skills desirable.

Must have own transportation. Send resume and cover letter to Jennie Henault, LawrenceDouglas County Health Department, 200 Maine, Suite B, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 or email jobs@ldchealth.org.

Position open filled. EOE

self-motivated, customer friendly, with clean driving record to deliver and unload our top selling products!

We offer excellent benefits such as health, dental and life insurance as well as 401(K)!

Please apply in person at: Standard Beverage Corporation 2300 Lakeview Rd. Lawrence, KS No phone calls please.

Equal Opportunity Employer TRUCK DRIVERS needed for local hauls. Must have experience and Class A CDL. Apply between 7AM & 3PM at Hamm Companies, 609 Perry Place, Perry, KS. EOE

Education & Training Teacher: Seeking qualified lead teacher for Infant/Toddlers & teachers assistant. A year’s work experience in a Childcare Center and/or education in Early Childhood. competitive wages and benefits.

913-724-4442

General

READY TO GET AHEAD OF THE GAME Sign on Bonus Paid Training $400to $600/wk CSR & APPT SET

For Interview 785-783-3021

YOUR MOVE

•PAID TRAINING •WKLY BONUSES •PAID VACATIONS

MANAGEMENT TRAINING WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK. IF YOU CAN WORK AT LEAST 5 DAYS/WEEK FT.

WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU! CALL 785-783-3152

Health Care CSL Plasma

CSL Plasma is now hiring LPNs & Paramedics for our Full Time Medical & Reception Operations Supervisor. Responsibilities include supervision of the plasma donor process, supervision & development of reception & medical staff, & assisting mgmt w/daily center operations. We offer solid benefits package including no overnight shifts! Current license & CPR certification required. More info. on the position & our company benefits can be found on our company website. All Interested candidates should apply for the Medical Operations Supervisor position posted online at cslplasma.com This position is listed below the LPN/Paramedic/RN position postings.

CSL Plasma

CSL Plasma is now hiring LPNs and Paramedics for our Full Time Medical Staff Associate position.

Duties include donor suitability examinations, management of donor reactions, and donor & staff immunizations.

Current license and CPR certification required.

CSL Plasma offers a fast paced, fun working environment with great benefits including no overnight shifts! Interested applicants please apply online at cslplasma.com.

LPRD has openings for adult sports softball umpires.

Flexible schedule.

Pay range $12-17/hr.

Must be 18 years old.

Training provided/required Avail. to work: April-Oct. Contact Adult Sports 785-832-7920 ASAP Training held 2/25 & 3/3 JOIN THE TEAM Full time position. Must be energetic, friendly & team oriented.

Apply in person Jayhawk Pawn & Jewelry 1804 W. 6th St. Kennel/Groomer Help must be responsible, dependable & able to work w/dogs of all sizes. Hrs may vary. Serious inquires only. 913-724-3647

Landscaper Laborer/Gardener Wanted

Looking for Highly motivated, hard working, & dependable individual.

Part Time & Full Time positions available.

Please contact Linda at Dig Art Landscapes 785-863-2364

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Part Time & PRN CNA All shifts To apply come to 1415 Maple or email resume to dkfox@medicalodges.com

Please NO phone calls Come work in a friendly, resident centered, family oriented home

Hotel-Restaurant

Housekeeper, now hiring, must work weekends. Apply at: Baymont Inn - 740 Iowa St., Lawrence

PREP COOK

Production Varied Schedule 30+ Hrs. per Week Line Cook experience helpful $9.51 per hour Job description at: www.union.ku.edu/hr Applications available: Human Resources Office 3rd Floor, Kansas Union 1301 Jayhawk Boulevard EOE Lawrence, KS

Management Building Design Team Manager for QSI, Quality Structures Incorporated, a construction co. specializing in post frame buildings, is seeking an individual to manage our CAD Support team. This team is responsible for drawing & material listing a wide variety of post frame building designs. A minimum of 5 years CAD & wood frame construction experience is required. Windows 10 & Excel spreadsheet competency req. Managerial exp. preferred. Submit your resume rob.pearce@quality structures.com .

Property Manager

Seeking an experienced Property Manager to run a large luxury apt. community in Lawrence, KS. Candidate must be upbeat, able to multi-task & computer savvy. Marketing experience is a plus & attention to detail a must.

Submit Resume to: First Management, Inc. PO Box 1797 Lawrence, KS 66044 or email to: jobs@firstmanagementinc.com

Line Lead The Lawrence Paper Company, a leading corrugated box manufacturer for over 125 years, is seeking applicants committed to teamwork with production experience to qualify as a Line Lead in our growing Lawrence facility.

We are seeking self-motivated individuals with excellent communication skills and attendance who have a good work history and are comfortable performing a variety of tasks. Manufacturing, supervisory experience, and a high school diploma or GED are desired.

Responsibilities include performing various duties on a packaging line and making sure that line is set up and run efficiently throughout the shift while adhering to quality and safety guidelines. Achieving daily production goals, implementing and improving productivity, making decisions based on the production requirements are essential. Individuals must be able to communicate effectively with floor supervisor, fork truck and inventory control personnel to replenish supplies and materials as needed.

Qualified applicants will be expected to pass a drug test and pre employment physical. This is a day shift job that may require some overtime. Pay rates start at $11.22/hr. with opportunities to increase pay to $14/hr.

Benefits include health, dental, short and long term disability, life insurance, 401 (K), holiday and vacation pay, weekly direct deposit payroll, on-site fitness center, clinic and credit union.

Apply in person at: The Lawrence Paper Company Personnel Office 2901 Lakeview Road Lawrence, KS from 7am - 3pm, Mon. - Fri. You can also email your resume to: resumes@lpco.net Our phone number is 785-843-8111 ext. 584 EOE

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Manufacturing & Assembly Laborers and Machinist needed - We are growing our Bonner Springs plant, adding machine operators and production laborers to produce quality pre-cast concrete structures safely and efficiently. Qualified applicants will be able to read manufacturing blue prints, use hand tools, operate manufacturing equipment, and do basic math. Ability to operate forklift or travel lift a plus.

Heavy manufacturing or concrete construction experience preferred. Cretex Concrete Products Midwest is a market leader in concrete pipe and manholes, and box culverts in Iowa and Kansas City. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Apply between 8:30-4:00 Mon. - Fri. 23600 W. 40th Street, Shawnee, KS 66226. Call 913-422-3634 for directions

Office-Clerical InBound-FunBound!

Do you have the gift of gab? This is not your typical call center.

It’s a PEOPLE center. As a Sales Specialist for our company you will be helping Inbound clients through the FAFSA process to apply for Federal funds. If you are a people person, have a minimum 1 year sales AND customer service experience and willing to commit at least 120 days or more to our company, Please Apply to: Http://goo.gl/Tmg8g immediately. Paid Training begins March 19th, 2012

Trade Skills

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, February 25th, 2012 10:00AM - 12:00PM 3800 Greenway Circle, Lawrence, KS ____________________ Please join us for refreshments and an inside look at our facility.

Amarr would love the opportunity to meet with you and review your resume.

Representatives will be on site and ready to answer your questions.

Prairie Center Plbg & HVAC- Help Wanted 242 N. Marion, Olathe 913-829-6263

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Dining Services Cook/ Supervisor Dining Services Aide We are currently seeking candidates for both a Dining Services Cook/ Supervisor & a Dining Services Aide.

Eligible candidates must be available to work evenings & weekends. Candidates for Cook/ Supervisor position must have cooking experience but will train for supervisory role. For Dining Services Aide position experience is preferred but not required. Apply online at www.midwest-health. com/careers. EOE

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Director of Dining Services

HELP-WANTED SOFTBALL UMPIRES

MEDICALODGES OF EUDORA

FT. Entry Level

General 10 HARD WORKERS NEEDED NOW! Immediate Full Time Openings! 40 Hours a Week Guaranteed!

Weekly Pay! 785-841-0755

Manufacturing & Assembly

Health Care

This position manages the kitchen and dining staff assuring their compliance with all state and federal regulations pertaining to food preparation and service. These include but are not limited to: blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety.

The preferred candidate will have prior experience in food production and dining service supervision as well as an advanced knowledge of food preparation and menu planning.

CDM would be a plus. He/she should be capable of creating, presenting, and delivering a quality dining experience for our residents in the Rapid Recovery, Long Term Care, and Assisted Living Communities. They must be dependable, an above average communicator, and convey a sense of urgency to their staff that the well being and satisfaction of our residents is a top priority.

Salary is based on education and experience. For more information call the Administrator at 749-2000. Apply online for Dietary Manager position at www.midwest-health. com/careers. EOE

WEB DESIGNER Looking for a new gig? Well, regardless of whether you are or are not “in search of” that next great place to work. We are looking for you!

Want to be our next web designer and be part of our rapidly expanding digital development team? The team designs/develops our digital products, provides maintenance/support of existing websites, and implements third-party digital initiatives.

The World Company’s online operation is considered to be among the most innovative of news and media organizations in the country. Our websites include LJWorld.com, Lawrencemarketplace.com, KUsports.com, Lawrence.com and WellCommons.com.

We are in search of a designer that is fairly technical and not afraid of the command line when dealing with front-end development and that can also provide creative concept and design solutions after ramping up.

What we want to see: • A few years of web design experience is ideal (preferably using open-source technologies). Obviously - proficient with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Experience in designing for mobile platforms a plus).

• Knowledge and hands on experience with content management systems is extremely helpful (Django templates would be ideal).

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience. However, we will train the right person who demonstrates passion for their work and a willingness to learn.

• Experience with a version control system (preferably Git).

Some of what you will do here: • Varied design work and maintenance in addition to design processing from concept to implementation.

• Respond to non-technical users on a variety of technical issues and status updates.

• Identify research and resolve technical problems.

• Document, monitor and follow-up on issues to ensure a timely resolution.

The World Company is a communications and media company based in Lawrence, Kansas. We offer a competitive salary and with an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more! Background check, preemployment drug screen and physical lift assessment required. To apply submit a cover letter and resume to hrapplications@ljworld.com. EOE

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FEATURE WRITER Do you love food writing and local entertainment events? Then you should write for the Lawrence Journal-World! We are hiring for a feature writer to write stories for the food centerpiece, Sunday Pulse and the Go! cover story and company websites such as Lawrence.com. Writer will also be responsible for coordinating food pages; making daily story or blog contributions to Lawrence. com; posting stories online, setting up photo shoots; receiving content from contributors; and increasing consumer engagement and growing the audience through social media.

Ideal candidates must have a bachelor’s degree preferably in journalism; demonstrated writing experience; knowledge of, and demonstrated passion for, food content; knowledge and demonstrated experience with social media blogging platforms and experience editing news for the Web; one year shooting and editing video preferred; proficient in MS Office and InDesign; and the ability to drive, with valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more! Background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical lift assessment required. To apply submit a cover letter, resume and link to your portfolio to hrapplications@ljworld.com. EOE

CLASSIFIED SALES REP Lawrence Journal-World is hiring for a part-time Classified Sales Rep to make outbound sales calls. Sales rep will sell commercial and private advertisements and public notices in our World Classifieds which covers northeast Kansas. Position will also sell, format, proof and obtain approvals on classified ads or public notices for advertisement in any of the World Company publications. Sales calls will be to new accounts and current customers. Must be available to work 20-30 hours per week between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday-Friday.

Ideal candidate must be comfortable making outbound calls; have excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; strong organizational skills with ability to follow through; minimum one year of customer service experience preferred; will represent the World Company in a professional and positive manner; be proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel); ability to work independently with minimal supervision; and able to multi-task on numerous projects and work in a fast paced environment.

If you have a proven track record of sales success and enjoy a fast-paced environment, then we would like to hear from you! We offer a competitive salary and commissions, employee discounts and more! Background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical lift assessment required. To apply submit a cover letter and resume to hrapplications@ljworld.com.

EOE

1BR — 810 E. 14th, 1 story, CA, W/D hookup, DW, $430/ mo., 1 pet ok. 785-841-5797 www.rentinlawrence.com

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New 1BR - $540/mo. Open Mon.-Sat. Noon-4pm, 2451 Crossgate Dr. 785-760-7899 1BR — 740 Massachusetts, above Wa Restaurant, big windows, 1 bath, CA. $750/ mo. No pets. 785-841-5797 1BR, 1 bath, 870 sq. ft., Luxurious Apt. Villas. Fully equipped, have granite countertops & 1 car covered parking. Now leasing!

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785-843-8220

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Established in 2004 Sunflower Publishing is a leading publisher for city/regional magazines, trade publications and directories.

Premier publications include KANSAS! magazine, Lawrence Magazine, Topeka Magazine, Manhattan Magazine, Shawnee Magazine, Hutchinson Magazine, Sunflower Living, Douglas County Newcomers Guide and the Lawrence Magazine Restaurant Guide. For more information, visit www.sunflowerpub.com.

Historical Lawrence, Kansas, is located 45 minutes from Kansas City, MO, has a nationally recognized arts scene, a vibrant downtown and is home to the University of Kansas with its longstanding basketball tradition.

Ideal candidates will have experience in outside sales, marketing, and/or advertising; media sales experience preferred; demonstrated success with prospecting and cold calling; remarkable verbal and written communication skills; effective time management and interpersonal skills; self-motivated; strong attention to detail; proficient in Microsoft Office applications; and a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with proof of auto insurance, and a clean driving record.

Call Today 785-856-8900

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• Do you enjoy meeting new people and coming up with creative ideas?

• Are you famous for getting results from your customers?

• Are you a great listener and problem solver?

• Do you use unique and innovative ways to achieve budget?

• Do you love to turn a “no” into a “yes”?

• Do you believe digital advertising needs to be a part of every campaign?

• Do you use social marketing as part of your everyday life?

• Do you love staying on top of the current internet trends and finding digital solutions for your clients’ needs?

• Are you looking at being part of the fastest-growing area in media sales with the best growth potential?

If you have been answering YES to these questions and have experience in sales, marketing and/or advertising; experience in online media sales; demonstrated success with prospecting and cold calling then we want to hear from you!

The World Company has an extraordinary opportunity for talented media sales professionals in Lawrence and Shawnee, Kansas. As a sales rep some of what you would be doing includes: • Selling creative solutions to your clients to capitalize on our one million unique visitors per month on a trio of nationally recognized websites such as kusports.com, ljworld.com and Lawrence.com.

• Sell clients a platform of products including online advertising, web banners, social marketing, sports marketing, search engine optimization, our Deals websites (including Lawrence Deals and johnsoncountydeals.com), and event marketing sponsorships.

• Prospect new regional clients and make initial contact by cold-calling either in person or by phone.

• Develop and build relationships with potential clients to build a large advertising client list.

Ideal candidates will also have remarkable verbal and written communication skills; enjoy networking; effective time management and interpersonal skills; regularly achieve monthly sales goals; selfmotivated; proficient in Microsoft Office applications; and a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with proof of auto insurance, and a clean driving record.

We offer a competitive salary and commissions with an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off and more! Background check, preemployment drug screen and physical lift assessment required. To apply submit a cover letter and resume to hrapplications@ljworld.com. EOE

Don’t settle for a job, explore our career opportunity! We offer a competitive salary and commissions with an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more! Background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical lift assessment required. To apply submit a cover letter and resume to hrapplications@ljworld.com. EOE

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DIGITAL MEDIA SALES REPS

Sunflower Publishing, a division of The World Company, is hiring for an Account Executive to sell advertising in our magazines and niche publications. As an Account Executive you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with our customers, and act as the liaison between the client and our creative team to ensure clients’ needs are met on every project.

If you have a proven track record of sales success then we would like to hear from you!

Reserve YOURS for Spring/Fall

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3BR Townhomes Avail.

Adam Ave. 2 bath, 2 car, 1,700 sq. ft., some with fenced yards, $995/mo. Pets okay with paid pet deposit.

Move-in Special for 1BRs Only one of each left: 2BR Apt.& 2BR Townhome

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Garages - Pool - Fitness Center • Ironwood Court Apts.

• Park West Gardens Apts • Park West Town Homes • Homes at Monterey Bluffs and Green Tree Call for more details 785.840.9467

2+BR - 3054 W. 7th, 2nd floor, newly remodeled, 2 bath, 2 car, FP, CA, W/D hookup. $700. No pets. 785-841-5797 2BR — 1017 Illinois. 2 story, 1 bath, CA, DW. $500/mo.

No pets. Call 785-841-5797 www.rentinlawrence.com 2BR - 2412 Alabama, 2nd floor in 4-plex. 1 bath, CA, DW, washer/dryer, no pets. $470/mo. Call 785-841-5797 2BR — 725 W. 25th, In 4plex, CA, W/D hookup, offst. parking. $410-$420/mo.

No pets. Call 785-841-5797

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785-842-4200

PARKWAY COMMONS Available Now! 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms 3601 Clinton Pkwy., Lawrence

785-842-3280

Peaceful studio loft apt., 1 mile off Hwy. 40 & K-10.

Avail. Apr. 1. $540/mo. with paid utilities. 785-766-4500

2340 Murphy Drive 1 & 2BR Apts., $450 - $500.

Rentals Avail. Now!

1BR - $600, 2BR - $700, 3BR - $800 Small pets allowed.

On bus route, reserved parking, pool, playground, total electric, and washer, dryer & DW in every unit.

PERFECT for Serious Students and/or GREAT for Families.

Westgate

4641 W. 6th, Lawrence behind Blockbuster

785-842-9199

600 sq. ft., $675/mo.

825 sq. ft., $855/mo.

No pets allowed Call Today 785-841-6565

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Studios & 1BRs for Aug. 1. 1/2 block to KU. $400-$525. GAS/ WATER PAID. 785-842-7644 www.gagemgmt.com

Clean and roomy with on-site laundry.

RENT SPECIAL!

2BR starting at $525 W/D included. Pool

The Woods of Old West Lawrence 785-841-4935 2BR — 909 Missouri or 1305 Kentucky, in 4-plex. Have CA & DW. No pets. $450/ month. Call 785-841-5797

Houses 1st Class, Pet Friendly Houses & Apts.

www.vintagemgmt.com 785-842-1069 3BR, 1 bath, 1 car garage w/ opener, range, refrig., W/D hookups. $795/mo. Deposit & Refs. Call 785-749-3840 Country Home - 3BR, 2 bath $950/month includes internet, water, & propane Call 785-766-1017

1628 W. 19th Terrace

Avail. NOW. 4BR + study, 2 car garage, fenced yard. finished bsmt. $1,600/mo.

785-841-4785

2BR — 934 Illinois, In 4-plex, 1st floor, DW. $490/month. Studio, 1319 Tennessee, No pets. Call 785-841-5797 Avail. now. All electric, Offwww.rentinlawrence.com street parking. No pets. $365/mo. 785-842-9072 2BR, lower in 4-plex, 1725 Tennessee. $465/mo. Has DOWNTOWN LOFT DW. Quiet & clean. No pets.

785-813-1344, 785-393-4510 Studio Apartments

Parkway Terrace

625 Folks Rd • 785-832-8200

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Office Space Office Space Available

at 5040 Bob Billings Pkwy.

785-841-4785

Office Space, 1,000-1,500 sq. ft., Business or Professional on Busy Street. 3109 W. 6th, Lawrence. 785-766-1242

Retail & Commercial Space 2859 Four Wheel Drive

Studio/office, Wi-Fi avail., private bathroom, 697 sq.ft.

785-842-5227 for more info Downtown Lawrence Store Front - 1,000 sq. ft. Not adequete for restaurant.

Call 785-766-9032

Warehouse Space

2BR — 2400 Alabama, 2nd floor, 1 bath, AC, DW, laundry on-site. $490/mo. No pets. Call 785-841-5797 Studios — 2400 Alabama, all elect., plenty of parking, AC, laundry. $390, water/cable paid. No pets. 785-841-5797

ALL NEW OFFICE WAREHOUSE, 600 E 23rd Street, Lawrence, KS. 13,000 sq.ft. w/plenty parking space.

Very attractive lease rate.

Realty Executives of KS City, Al Sien 913-226-5717

2BR, 1310 Kentucky. CA, DW, Duplexes laundry. Close to KU. $550/ mo. One Month FREE. $200 2BR w/garage, W/D hookup Lease & deposit. No pets. Warehouse/Storage space Deposit. Call 785-842-7644 Available now. Rent $450/ in downtown Ottawa, KS. mo. Call (785) 766-4663 ASHBURY TOWNHOMES 30 x 30, concrete floors, Near K-10, W/D hookups lights, and two 8 ft. garage & fenced courtyard. style doors. 785-229-2740 Apartments, Houses & 2BRs Avail., 1 with garage Duplexes. 785-842-7644 MOVE IN SPECIALS www.GageMgmt.com Call NOW 785-842-1322

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MULTIMEDIA SALES MANAGER The World Company is seeking an innovative and experienced Multimedia Sales Manager who will be responsible for leading a team of multimedia sales reps in a fast paced print and digital integrated sales environment. Are you a motivated sales leader with a proven track record in leading successful teams? Can you answer YES to the following questions?

DISTRIBUTION TEAM LEADER Lawrence Journal-World is hiring a Team Leader in our distribution center. We are a family-owned operation with a 20,000 circulation daily newspaper, several weekly community newspapers, a Commercial Printing division, and a contract print site for USA TODAY. Team Leaders are responsible for handling the processing and bundling of newsprint products from the press to distributors; troubleshoot machinery; and assist with supervising and providing training to team members. Candidates must be available to work between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily.

We are looking for talented and hardworking individuals who are looking to grow in their career with a fastpaced company. Ideal candidate will have leadership experience; a team player; self starter with strong organizational skills; experience operating machinery and maintenance skills preferred; strong communication skills; good attention to detail and able to multi-task; a high school diploma or GED; able to lift up to 70 lbs.; stand for long periods of time and frequently twist and bend; and proficient with MS Office products.

To apply submit a cover letter and resume to hrapplications@ljworld.com or complete an employment application at 609 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS. We offer an excellent benefits package including health insurance, 401k, paid time off, employee discounts, opportunities for career advancement and more! Background check, preemployment drug screen, and physical lift assessment required. EOE

• Do you want to coach and develop your team to be the best media sales reps in the industry?

• Do you use unique and innovative ways to achieve revenue budgets?

• Do you believe digital advertising needs to be a part of every campaign?

• Do you use social marketing as part of your everyday life?

• Do you place client visits at the top of your priority list every week?

• Are you famous for getting results for your customers?

• Are you a great listener and problem solver?

• Do you love to turn a “no” into a “yes?”

• Do you love staying on top of the current Internet trends and finding digital solutions for your clients’ needs?

If you’ve answered YES to these questions and possess strong leadership and relationship-building skills; have experience playing a pivotal role in the development and implementation of advertising strategies; and have experience in print and online media sales, then we want to hear from you!

As Multimedia Sales Manager some of what you would do includes: • Supervise and develop sales representatives in their efforts to sell creative solutions to clients to capitalize on our one million unique visitors per month on a collection of nationally recognized websites such as kusports.com, ljworld.com and Lawence.com.

• Sell clients a platform of products including online advertising, web banners, social marketing, sports marketing, search engine optimization, Deals, and event marketing sponsorships.

• Monitor, evaluate and drive individual and team performance to reach sales objectives.

• Participate in the development and sales of new, revenue-generating projects.

• Create a work environment that promotes communication, encourages cooperation and operates efficiently, focusing on both overall revenue growth and success of individual revenue units.

• Know the strengths and weaknesses of the competition across all advertising mediums and position The World Company accordingly.

Ideal candidates will also have at least five years of successful career development in sales, e.g. growth in territory or responsibility; a bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent years of experience; a proficiency for understanding and selling all media types; a creative, positive and flexible attitude and a team-oriented philosophy; strong sales and organizational skills; strong communication skills, negotiation and influencing skills, both written and oral; ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressured, evolving environment; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and media software; and a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with proof of auto insurance, and a clean driving record.

We offer a competitive salary and commissions with an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more! Background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical lift assessment required. To apply submit a cover letter and resume to hrapplications@ljworld.com. EOE

Sunrise Place Sunrise Village

Apartments & Townhomes 2, 3 & 4BRs

Call for Specials!

2 Bedrooms near KU. Pool, microwave, DW, and laundry facilities 837 MICHIGAN 3 & 4 Bedrooms FREE wireless internet, DW, W/D, pool, on KU bus route. Some with garages.

660 GATEWAY COURT

1, 2, & 3BR townhomes avail. in Cooperative. Units starting at $412 - $485/mo.

Water, trash, sewer paid.

FIRST MONTH FREE! Back patio, CA, hard wood floors, full bsmt., stove, refrig., W/D hookup, garbage disposal, Reserved parking. On site management & maintenance. 24 hr. emergency maintenance.

Membership & Equity Fee Required. 785-842-2545 (Equal Housing Opportunity) www.pinetreetownhouses.com

Call 785-841-8400 www.sunriseapartments.com Sunrise Terrace — 951 Arkansas, so close to KU! 2BR w/study or 3rd BR, 2 full bath, CA, DW, laundry, lots of parking, some with W/D. $550 - $750/month.

No pets. Call 785-841-5797 www.rentinlawrence.com

2BR, 2 bath, fireplace, CA, W/D hookups, 2 car with opener. Easy access to I-70. Includes paid cable.

Pets under 20 lbs. allowed Call 785-842-2575 www.princeton-place.com

PARKWAY 4000

Move-In Specials!

Winter is here No high gas bill to pay, all electric units only!

• Small dog welcome • Income restrictions apply • Students welcome

LAUREL GLEN APTS

For Current Rent Specials Call 785-838-9559 EOH 3BR — 1131 Tennessee, 1st floor, 1 bath. Avail. now. No pets. $650/mo. 785-841-5797 www.rentinlawrence.com

CAMPUS LOCATIONS! 1, 2, 3 BRs

Briarstone Apts.

1010 Emery * 785-749-7744

Regents Court

Furnished 3 & 4BRs Washer/dryer included 19th & Mass., on bus route

• 2 & 3BRs available now • 2 Bath, W/D hookups • 2 Car garage w/opener • New kitchen appliances • Maintenance free 785-749-2555/785-766-2722

Four Wheel Drive Townhomes

2859 Four Wheel Drive Amazing 2BR, tranquil intimate setting, free standing townhome w/ courtyard, cathedral ceilings, skylights, & W/D. Most residents professionals.

Pets ok. Water & trash pd. $685/mo.

785-842-5227 www.villa26lawrence.com

www.meadowbrookapartments.net

3BR, 2 bath, $820-$840 2BR, 1 bath, $760/mo.

ONLINE ADS

target NE Kansas via 9 community newspaper sites.

WorldClassNEK.com

Mclouth 50 Acres (most farmable) custom built 2,000 sq. ft.

3BR home. Has 2 bath, huge master BR w/walk-in closets, full walk-out bsmt. (part. finished), plus 2 attached garages & 70 x 80 machine shed. North of Lawrence. $350,000. Might take trade (small house, truck, tractor) 785-250-7702

Acreage-Lots 3 - 6 acres, includes pond, On Hwy. 40 near Big Springs. Owner will trade and/or finance with no down payment. From $171 per month. 785-554-9663

Farms-Acreage

Income Property

SW Lawrence Townhome 3BR, 1,100 sq. ft., 1.5 bath, attached garage. Rented to long time tenant that wants to stay. Returns $8,000 plus per year. Must sell, due to my advanced age. Call 785-766-8139

LUXURY LIVING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

RANCH WAY TOWNHOMES

Apartments, Houses & Duplexes. 785-842-7644 www.GageMgmt.com

OWNER WILL FINANCE 3BR, 2 bath, CH/CA, appls., shed, clean, move in ready!

Lawrence 816-830-2152

14 wooded acres bldg site, NW, near Lake Perry. Old homesite. Repo, assume owner financing with no payment. $427 2 Bedrooms $550-$800/mo. down monthly. Call 785- 554-9663 www.lawrencepm.com 785-832-8728 / 785-331-5360

Ask about 2-person Special!

785-842-4455

Mobile Homes

on Clinton Pkwy.

Half Off Deposit

Gage Management 785-842-7644 www.gagemgmt.com 2BR, 2 bath, W/D hookup, 2 car, fenced yard. Avail.

Mar. 15th. $875/mo. 4906 Stoneback Pl. 785-766-1017

AVAIL. Now 3BR, 2 bath, major appls., FP, 2 car.

785-865-2505

Antiques

KIPP’S TREASURES

423B E 4th Street Tonganoxie, KS 66086 913-704-5037 Antiques, Collectibles, Glass, Furniture, Treasures

Appliances TV, 36” JVC TV with stand (on rollers).

Lawrence.

785-393-6614.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012 7B

BUSINESS Adult Care Provided

Carpets & Rugs

Cleaning

Employment Services

Call 866-823-8220 to advertise.

General Services

Home Improvements

Loving Caregiver For Your Loved One. 24/7 or live-in. 20yrs. exp.

Prof. references. CALL Yvonne 785-393-3066

Auctioneers BILL FAIR AND COMPANY AUCTIONEERS SINCE 1970 800-887-6929

Automotive Services Auto Maintenance and Repair

www.lawrenceautodiag.com

785-842-8665

Carpet Remnants

Save to 75% & a $50 Coupon!

Here’s Just A Few… Size Color Retail Sale 12’x15’ Green $495 $198 12’x’9’ Taupe $260 $99 12’x’22.5” Brown $455 $238* 12’x11.5” Taupe $350 $131 12’x23’ Green $1,080 $336* 12’x16’ Brown $525 $189* 12’x13’ Brown $430 $156 12’x21.5” Beige $1,065 $338* 12’x16” Green $410 $142* 12’x20’ White $655 $248* 12’x22.5” Brown $1,140 $279* 12’x15’ Beige $495 $148* 12’x10.5” Brown $250 $138 12’x22’ Beige $1,080 $346* 12’x14’ Brown $315 $152 6’x7’ Taupe $110 $39 12’x6.5” Tan $165 $74 12’x6.3” Brown $175 $68 $50 IN-STORE COUPON* * $50 Instant Savings Coupon on many premium carpet remnants! Dozens of choices.

Great quality at up to 75% OFF. One of a kinds, subject to prior sale. Coupon offer exp.

2/29/12, *$50 coupon reflected in price listed.

Catering

- Full Service Caterer Specializing in smoked meats & barbeque

- Corporate Events, Private Parties, Weddings-

On-Site Cooking Available

Dale and Ron’s Auto Service

Cell Phone Service & Repair

http://lawrencemarketplace. com/dalerons

Computer/Internet Computer Running Slow?

Viruses/Malware?

Troubleshooting? Lessons?

Computer Questions, Advise?

We Can Help — 785-979-0838

Concrete

Events/ Entertainment Eagles Lodge

REMODELING & HANDYMAN SERVICES

Guttering Services

Banquet Room Available for Corporate Parties, Wedding Receptions, Fundraisers Bingo Every Friday Night 1803 W 6th St. (785) 843-9690 http://lawrencemarket place.com/Eagles_Lodge

CONCRETE INC. Your local concrete repair specialists Sidewalks, Patios, Driveways

1-888-326-2799 Toll Free

1388 N 1293 Rd, Lawrence

Decorative & Regular Drives, Walks & Patios Custom Jayhawk Engraving Jayhawk Concrete 785-979-5261 Driveways, Parking Lots, Paving Repair, Sidewalks, Garage Floors, Foundation Repair 785-843-2700 Owen 24/7

Buy * Sell * Repair * Smart Phones Tablets Gaming Systems 2201 W 25th St.

Child Care Provided

Full service preschool & licensed childcare center for children ages 1-12. Open year-round, Monday- Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm

785-838-4488

lawrencemarketplace.com/ harrisauto

Tires for anything Batteries Brakes Oil Changes Fair and Friendly Customer Service is our trademark 2720 Oregon St. 785-843-3222 Find great offers at

Staining & Engraving Existing Concrete Custom Decorative Patterns Patios, Basements, Garage Floors, Driveways 785-393-1109 www.robinseggconcrete.com

Decks & Fences

DECK BUILDER

Over 25 yrs. exp.

Licensed & Insured Decks, deck covers, pergolas, screened porches, & all types of repairs Call 913-209-4055 for Free estimates or go to prodeckanddesign.com Looking for Something Creative?

Call Billy Construction Decks, Fences, Etc. Insured. (785) 838-9791 www.billyconstruction.com

Stacked Deck

• Decks • Gazebos • Framing • Siding • Fences • Additions • Remodel • Weatherproofing & Staining Insured, 20 yrs. experience.

785-550-5592

Dirt-Manure-Mulch

Hilltop Child Development Center, 1605 Irving Hill Road Lawrence, Kansas 785-864-4940 hilltop@ku.edu twitter.com/HilltopCDC Serving Lawrence since 1972.

Licensed Day Care

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All Your Banking Needs

Rich Black Top Soil No Chemicals Machine Pulverized Pickup or Delivery

Serving KC over 40 years 913-962-0798 Fast Service

Electrical

Full Service Gas Station 100% Ethanol-Free Gasoline Auto Repair Shop - Automatic Car Washes Starting At Just $3 2815 W 6th St | 785-843-1878 http://lawrencemarketplace. com/westside66

Foundation Repair ADVANCED SYSTEMS Basement & foundation repair Your hometown company Over three decades 785-841-0145 mybasementiscracked.com CONCRETE INC Your local foundation repair specialist!

Waterproofing, Basement, & Crack Repair

Quality work at a fair price!

1-888-326-2799 Toll Free

Concrete, Block & Limestone Wall Repair, Waterproofing Drainage Solutions Sump Pumps, Driveways.

785-843-2700 Owen 24/7

FOUNDATION REPAIR

Mudjacking, Waterproofing. We specialize in Basement Repair & Pressure Grouting.

Level & Straighten Walls & Bracing on wall. BBB .

Free Estimates Since 1962

Wagner’s 785-749-1696 www.foundationrepair.com

Garage Doors

Carpet Cleaning Kansas Carpet Care, Inc.

Electric & Industrial Supply Pump & Well Drilling Service

Motors - Pumps Complete Water Systems

Gift Certificates Avail.

For Promotions & More Info: http://lawrencemarketplac e.com/kansas_carpet_care

Sue Bee’s Cleaning 785-841-2268

785-842-3311

For Everything Electrical Committed to Excellence Since 1972 Full Service Electrical Contractor www.quality-electric.net

Give your sweetie the gift of cleaning.

• Garage Doors • Openers • Service • Installation Call 785-842-5203 or visit us at Lawrencemarketplace.com /freestategaragedoors

785-841-3088

• Garage Doors • Openers • Service • Installation

General Services

785-856-GOLD(4653) Jewelry, coins, silver, watches. Earn money with broken & Unwanted jewelry

Get Lynn on the line!

785-843-LYNN www.lynnelectric.com

Employment Services

Family owned and operated since 1992

Honest & Dependable Free estimate, References Call Linda 785-691-7999

Housecleaning Services Thorough, dependable, reasonably priced. Call for an estimate. 785-764-1596

Auto-Home- BusinessLife- Health Dennis J. Donnelly Insurance Inc. 913-268-5000 11211 Johnson Dr. insuranceinckc.com

785-842-0094

jayhawkguttering.com

Heating & Cooling

Call 785-215-4251

Inside - Out Painting Service Complete interior & exterior painting Siding replacement

785-766-2785

• Unsightly black streaks of mold & dirt on your roof?

• Mold or Mildew on your house?

• Is winter salt intrusion causing your concrete to flake?

inside-out-paint@yahoo.com Free Estimates Fully Insured Lawrencemarketplace.com/ inside-out-paint

Mobile Enviro-Wash LTD

785-842-3030

Int/Ext/Specialty Painting Siding, Wood Rot & Decks Kate, 785-423-4464 www.kbpaintingllc.com

Free Quote

Interior/Exterior Painting

Quality Work Over 20 yrs. exp.

Water, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration • Odor Removal • Carpet Cleaning • Air Duct Cleaning •

Call Lyndsey 913-422-7002

One Company Is All You Need and One Phone Call Is All You Need To Make (785) 842-0351

Professional Painters Home, Interior, Exterior Painting, Lead Paint Removal Serving Northeast Kansas 785-691-6050 http://lawrencemarket place.com/primecoat

Retirement Community Drury Place

Live More Pay Less Worry-free life at an affordable price

1510 St. Andrews

913-585-1846

785-841-6845

Specializing in new homes & Residential interior and exterior repaints Power Washing Deck staining Sheet Rock Repair Quality work and products since 1985

Lawrencemarketplace.com/ druryplace

Roofing

785-865-0600

Landscaping Low Maintenance Landscape, Inc.

“Your Comfort Is Our Business.”

Installation & Service Residential & Commercial (785) 841-2665

1210 Lakeview Court, Innovative Planting Design Construction & Installation www.lawrencemarketplace. com/lml

785-550-5610

http://lawrencemarketplace. com/rivercityhvac

Air Conditioning/ & Heating/Sales & Srvs.

Free Estimates on replacement equipment! Ask us about Energy Star equipment & how to save on your utility bills.

Fast Quality Service

Lawn, Garden & Nursery Green Grass Lawn Care

15 yrs exp, Mowing, Yard Clean-up, Tree Trimming, Snow Removal All jobs considered. 785-312-0813 785-893-1509

Locally owned & operated.

Free estimates/Insured.

Pet Services

Complete Roofing

Tearoffs, Reroofs, Redecks * Storm Damage * Leaks * Roof Inspections

We’re There for You!

785-749-4391

Lawrencemarketplace.com/ksrroofing

I COME TO YOU!

Prompt Superior Service Residential * Commercial Tear Off * Reroofs

Dependable & Reliable pet sitting, feeding, walks, overnights, and more!

References! Insured!

785-550-9289

Free Estimates

Insurance Work Welcome

785-764-9582

Lawrencemarketplace.com/ mclaughlinroofing

ROCK-SOD-SOIL-MULCH Professional Service with a Tender Touch

For all your Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing needs

Serving the Douglas & Franklin county areas

Supplying all your Painting needs.

Serving Lawrence and surrounding areas for over 25 years.

midwestcustompools.com

785-843-2244

www.scott-temperature.com www.lawrencemarketplace. com/scotttemperature

Complete Roofing Services Professional Staff Quality Workmanship http://lawrencemarketplace. com/lawrenceroofing

Plan Now For Next Year • Custom Pools, Spas & Water Features • Design & Installation • Pool Maintenance (785) 843-9119

Roger, Kevin or Sarajane

Re-Roofs: All Types Roofing Repairs Siding & Windows FREE Estimates (785) 749-0462 www.meslerroofing.com

Stress Free for you and your pet.

Call Calli 785-766-8420

www.cnnmobilepetsalons.com 1783 E 1500 Rd, Lawrence

PineLandscapeCenter.com Find us on Facebook Pine Landscape Center 785-843-6949

Plumbing

Salon & Spa

We provide door-to-door transportation as well as many additional services to residents of Douglas County living with disabilities.

Home Repair Services Interior/Exterior Carpentry, Vinyl siding, Roofing, Tearoff/reroof.

35 yrs. exp. Free est.

913-636-1881 JASON TANKING CONSTRUCTION New Construction Framing, Remodels, Additions, Decks Fully Ins. & Lic. 785.760.4066 http://lawrencemarket place.com/jtconstruction

Funded in part by KDOT Public Transit Program

Bus. 913-269-0284

Snow Removal Driveways & Sidewalks

Insured 20 yrs. experience www.independenceinc.org

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• Hair styling /Coloring • Soft Curl Perms • Nails & Eye Lashes 785-856-9020 2400 Franklin Rd., Suite E LawrenceMarketplace. com/ruffends

Breathe Holistic Life Center

Yoga is more than getting on the mat.

Live Passionately Yoga Nutrition Classes Relaxation Retreats 1407 Massachusetts 785-218-0174 lawrencemarketplace.com/ breathe

Travel Services

Moving-Hauling Haul Free: Salvageable items. Minimum charge: other moving/hauling jobs.

Also Maintenance/Cleaning for home/business, inside/out plumbing / electrical & more. www.a2zenterprises.info 785-841-6254

STARVING ARTISTS MOVING

15yr. locally owned and operated company.

Professionally trained staff. We move everything from fossils to office and household goods.

Call for a free estimate.

785-749-5073 http://lawrencemarketplace. com/starvingartist

Full Remodels & Odd Jobs, Interior/Exterior Painting, Installation & Repair of: Decks Drywall Siding Gutters Privacy Fencing Doors Trim

Office* Clerical* Accounting Light Industrial* Technical Finance* Legal

Apply at eapp.adecco.com Or Call (785) 842-1515 BETTER WORK BETTER LIFE lawrencemarketplace.com/ adecco

Int. & Ext. Remodeling All Home Repairs Mark Koontz

Call to schedule a ride: 843-5576 or 888-824-7277 Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm We ask for $2.00 each way.

Even if you don’t have a disability and you live outside the Lawrence City limits, we can help.

Medical-HealthTherapy

Home Improvements

Accessible and General Public Transportation

Housecleaner

Specializing in Carpet, Tile & Upholstery cleaning. Carpet repairs & stretching, Odor Decontamination, Spot Dying & 24 hr Water extraction. www.doctor-clean.com 785-840-4266

Seamless aluminum guttering. Many colors to choose from. Install, repair, screen, clean-out. Locally owned.

Insured. Free estimates.

No Job Too Big or Small

http://lawrencemarketplce.com/ lynncommunications

Your locally owned and operated carpet and upholstery cleaning company since 1993!

• 24 Hour Emergency Water Damage Services Available

By Appointment Only

Insurance

785-594-3357

Eco-Friendly Cleaning

Five yrs. exp. References, Bonded & Insured Res., Com., Moveouts 785-840-5467

Repairs and Services

www.ah-air.com

http://lawrencemarket place.com/patchen

Bird Janitorial & Hawk Wash Window Cleaning.

• House Cleaning • Chandeliers • Post Construction • Gutters • Power Washing • Prof Window Cleaning • Sustainable Options Find Coupons & more info: lawrencemarketplace.com/ birdjanitorial Free Est. 785-749-0244

I Will Paint Your Home, Apt. or Place of Business Free Estimates Senior Citizen Discount Exp. professional painter

Your Local Lawrence Bank

602 E 9th St | 785-843-4522

Westside 66 & Car Wash

• Color & Design • Space Planning • Furniture Layouts • Trade Discounts • Project Management 785-766-9281 originsinteriordesign.com

Commercial &Residential 24 hour Service

785-764-6660

Cleaning

albeil@aol.com

“where simple ideas become inspiring realities”

Financial

2 Openings 18 months - 5 years First aid, CPR, SRS

Lawrencemarketplace.com/ kstire

Tires, Alignment, Brakes, A/C, Suspension Repair Financing Available 785-841-6050 1828 Mass. St lawrencemarketplace.com/ performancetire

Origins Interior Design

785-843-2174

Hite Collision Repair

K’s Tire

Lonnie’s Recycling Inc. Buyers of aluminum cans, all type metals & junk vehicles. Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-4, 501 Maple, Lawrence.

785-841-4855 lawrencemarketplace.com/ lonnies

Riffel Painting Co.

WIRELESS RESTORE

Harris Auto Repair

Sales and Service

Instruction and Tutoring

JAYHAWK GUTTERING

CELL PHONE REPAIR

For All Your Battery Needs

“If you want it done right, take it to Hite.”

Auto Body Repair Windshield & Auto Glass Repair 3401 W 6th St (785) 843-8991 http://lawrencemarket place.com/hite

• Baths • Kitchens • Rec Rooms • Tile • Windows •Doors •Trim •Wood Rot Since 1974 GARY 785-856-2440 785-925-0803 gwbrown52@sunflower.com www.winston-brown.com Licensed & Insured

Steve’s Place

Banquet Hall available for wedding receptions, birthday parties, corporate meetings & seminars.

For more info. visit http://lawrencemarket place.com/stevesplace

Quality work at a fair price!

(785) 550-1565

mmdownstic@hotmail.com Lawrencemarketplace.com/tic

NOT Your ordinary bicycle store!

Family Owned & Operated

785-424-5960

Domestics and Imports Brake repair Engine repair AC repair / service Custom exhaust systems Shock & Struts Transmissions Tire sales / repairs

785-842-6264

LawrenceMarketplace.com/ bpi

Renovations Kitchen/Bath Remodels House Additions & Decks Quality Work Affordable Prices

Retired Carpenter, Deck Repairs, Home Repairs, Interior Wall Repair & Painting, Doors, Wood Rot, Powerwash 785-766-5285

785-887-6936 http://oakleycreek.com

lawrencemarketplace.com/ wirelessrestore

Across The Bridge In North Lawrence 903 N 2nd St | 785-842-2922 lawrencemarketplace.com/ battery

Janitorial Services Business-Commercial-Industrial Housecleaning Carpet Cleaning Tile & Grout Cleaning The “Greener Cleaner” Locallly Owned Since 1983 Free Estimates

Temporary or Contract Staffing Evaluation Hire, Direct Hire Professional Search Onsite Services (785) 749-7550 1000 S Iowa, Lawrence KS lawrencemarketplace.com/ express

Oakley Creek Catering

Buying Junk & Repairable Vehicles.

Cash Paid. Free Tow. U-Call, We-Haul!

Call 785-633-7556

785-842-2108

A. B. Painting & Repair

Al 785-331-6994

3000 Iowa - 785-841-3838 Mon. - Sat. 9am - 5pm www.FloorTraderLawrence.com Follow us on Facebook too!

Family Owned & Operated for 37 Years Domestic & Foreign Expert Service 630 Connecticut St

Recycling Services

Int/ext. Drywall, Tile, Siding, Wood rot, & Decks 30 plus yrs. Refs. Free Est.

Jennings’ Floor Trader

Bryant Collision Repair Mon-Fri. 8AM-6PM We specialize in Auto Body Repair, Paintless Dent Repair, Glass Repair, & Auto Accessories.

785-843-5803 bryantcollisionrepair@msn.com. lawrencemarketplace.com/ bryant-collision-repair

Painting

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MAGILL PLUMBING • Water Line Services • Septic Tanks / Laterals 913-721-3917 Free Estimates Licensed Insured.

RETIRED MASTER PLUMBER & Handyman needs small work.

Bill Morgan 816-523-5703

Taking Care of Lawrence’s Plumbing Needs for over 35 Years (785) 841-2112 lawrencemarketplace.com /kastl

Recycling Services PIANO LESSONS

Lawrencemarketplace.com/ keysofjoy

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Limos Corporate Cars Drivers available 24/7

785-841-5466

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Tree/Stump Removal Chris Tree Service

Music Lessons

Learn to play 30-50 songs in the first year with Simply Music!

Keys of Joy 785-331-8369 Karla’s Konservatory 785-865-4151

Lawrence First Class Transportation

12th & Haskell Recycle Center, Inc. No Monthly Fee Always been FREE! Cash for all Metals We take glass!

1146 Haskell Ave, Lawrence 785-865-3730 http://lawrencemarketplace. com/recyclecenter

20yrs. exp. Trees trimmed, cut down, hauled off.

Free Est. Ins. & Lic. 913-631-7722, 913-301-3659

Fredy’s Tree Service

cutdown• trimmed• topped Licensed & Insured.

14 yrs experience.

913-441-8641 913-244-7718

Vacuum Service & Repair DAVE BALES Vacuum Cleaner, Sewing Machine, Lamp Sales & Repair. All makes & models All Panasonic, Royal, Sanitaire vacuums on sale “now!” 935 Iowa St. Suite#9, Lawrence Ks 785-550-7315

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Cars-Domestic

Vacuum Cleaner - nearly new Majestic vacuum cleaner with all accessories. Purchased new November 5, 2011. $750. Call 785-594-2202 (in Baldwin )

Dale Willey Automotive 2840 Iowa Street (785) 843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Washer & Dryer, Dryer works. Washer, as is. (have part to fix it (transmission to motor coupling). $225. Lawrence.

785-393-6614

Dodge 2010 Caliber SXT 44K, Inferno Red Are You Drowning In Choices? No More! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Arts-Crafts Singer ZigZag Sewing Machine, model #734 with instructions manual, accessories in all wood cabinet. $80. 785-865-4215

Collectibles

Buick 2010 Lacrosse CXL, one owner, GM Certified, alloy wheels, remote start, V6, On Star, heated & cooled seats, leather, and more!

Stk#19736 only $25,888.

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

Football, Charles “Chuck” Gordon (#3) Signed KU football $85/offer.

228-806-3789 leave message (Lawrence) Truck, Tonka Mighty Diesel Truck model XMS-975 excellent cond. Early 90’s model.

Pressed steel/plastic.

NO BOX $60/offer.

228-806-3789 leave message (Lawrence)

Firewood-Stoves Seasoned Mixed Firewood, 2-1/2 miles S. of Lawrence. $70/half cord. Hedgewood $80 per half cord. Call Lloyd 785-842-4502

Two Sets of Italian leather chairs with ottomans. Excellent condition. Asking price $800 for both. Contact by cell phone at 417-349-1136 (Lawrence) or by email nanneegoat@hotmail.com

Miscellaneous

Buick 2003 Regal LS, leather, power equip, 3.8 V6, very dependable, alloy wheels, nice car!

Stk#142161 only $7,750.

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

Cadillac 2005 STS Luxury Performance, heated and cooled seats, remote start, Bose sound, get all the luxury that you deserve!

Stk#414382 only $16,850.

Gumball Machine, Round Chevrolet 2002 Cavalier, glass & yellow cast iron Automatic 2 door in very coin operated tabletop clean condition. A very gumball machine. Meas- nice car, with good gas ures 15” tall. $60/offer. mileage for under $5000.

228-806-3789 leave mes- Come for a test drive. See sage (Lawrence) website for photos.

Rueschhoff Automobiles rueschhoffautos.com Rear Bumper, for small 2441 W. 6th St. truck i.e 1994 Ford Rang785-856-6100 24/7 erDiamond plate reflection. Asking $80/or best offer. Call 785-766-5322

Music-Stereo Pianos, Winter Company Spinet or Acrosonic Spinet, $525. Acrosonic Spinet, $475 Price includes tuning and delivery. Call: 785-832-9906

Blow Dart gun, 6ft. long with camo print. Blowgun survival weapon, NO darts! $25/offer.

228-806-3789 leave message (Lawrence) Perfect for Home Gym, like new. Full size, 6 ft front risers and 2.5 ft quarter length back risers. Not a large, full-cage type. $100.

785-393-6614 Pro-Form Crosswalk SI Treadmill, 2.0 HP Power DC Motor, 0-10 MPH Zone Monitor, total body workout, exercise lift incline.

Space Saver. can be reached at 785-749-5644

Farm Equipment

Tractor - 1941 Farmall H Tractor. Restored and has new tires. Please call at (785) 255-4579

Cars-Domestic Academy Cars EZ Trade

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Stk#19390 only $19,844 and only 9k miles!

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Chevrolet 2010 Malibu’s 32 mpg hwy, nicely equip’d.

Like new throughout with remainder of 5yr/100,000 mile factory warranty. 2 available price as low as $13,841. 1.9% apr financing available.

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Ford 2008 Mustang GT this is one hot ride!

Leather heated seats, Shaker sound system, local trade, very nice!

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Ford 2008 Taurus Limited AWD one owner, only 14k miles, leather heated seats, alloy wheels, steering wheel controls, home link, very nice!

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Pontiac 2008 G6 sedan, 4cyl, great gas mileage and room for the family, stk#16670 only $10,854.

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www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Chrysler 2007 300, V6, Boston Prem. sound, Moon, Alloy, CD/Cass, Trac.

Control, Cruise, 65K, $13,900 .

View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

WE BUY CARS Top dollar for top late model vehicles.

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

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Cars-Imports

Cars-Imports

Premium selected automobiles Specializing in Imports www.theselectionautos.com 785-856-0280 “We can locate any vehicle you are looking for.”

Toyota 2006 Camry LE 65k, Dark Grey Metallic From Lawrence’s Favorite On-line Dealership! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Jaguar 2007 X-Type All Wheel Drive. Local car, extremely clean and well equipped. Cream leather interior with heated seats.

Traded in on newer Jaguar.

Beautiful Dark Chili Red, like new condition. Great price! See website for photos.

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

Crossovers

Kia 2006 Amanti Silver, 56K Lifetime Engine Warranty! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102 Kia 2008 Spectra EX. ONE owner, NO accident, very clean four door automatic.

Still has factory warranty!

32 MPG highway and side airbags. Lot of car for under $10k. See website for photos.

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

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Academy Cars EZ Trade

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$4,500

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$500

Toyota 1998 Camry LE, 1owner, FWD, 23-30MPG, Auto, Moon, Spoiler, CD, Cloth, Dependable, 140k, $5,900 View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

Mercedes 2000 CLK 430, Cpe, Leather, Moon, Heated. Seats, Cruise, PW,PL, Dealer maintained, 87k $11,900 View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

Audi 2004 TT Quattro, Cpe, AWD, Bose 6disc, Lthr, 17” Alloy, PW, PL, Trac.

Control, 123k, $12,900 View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

Mitsubishi 2008 Ecplise GS 48K, Sunset Pearl Metallic You Have the Right to a Fear-Free Car-Buying Experience! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Nissan 2005 Altima SE, 69K, White, V6, Alloys, Leather, Moon Roof, Sonoma Metallic.

You Have the Right To the Most Money For Your Trade-In www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Buick 2010 Lucerne CXL, GM Certified, leather, alloy wheels, On Star, XM radio, very nice!

Stk#14297 only $21,500 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Nissan 2010 Sentra 2.0 43K, Red Brick 3 Sentra’s to Choose From Apply On-Line At www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Nissan 2010 Versa 1.8 S 30K, Brilliant Silver etallic, Swear By Your Car, Not At It! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Honda 2009 Accord EX 52K, Alabaster Silver Love Your Car! Apply On-Line At www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Honda 2010 Accord EXL, one owner local trade, sunroof, leather heated seats, alloy wheels, very nice!

Stk#306421 only $21,988.

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Honda 2009 Civic LX Alabaster Silver, 34K Perfect! And Just for YOU! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Nissan 2010 Versa 1.8 S 30K, Brilliant Silver etallic, Swear By Your Car, Not At It! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

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Toyota 2009 Camry LE, very dependable, power equipment and much more, stk#681121 only $16,436.

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Buick 2008 Enclave CXL, fwd, room for seven, premium wheels, remote start, sunroof, leather heated seats, navigation, Bose sound and much more, stk#494541 only $24,995.

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Cadillac 2005 SRX Pearl White, 76K Don’t Miss This One! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Toyota 2009 Corolla XLE, 4cyl, 27-35MPG, 1owner, CD, PW, PL, Cruise, Only 9448 miles, $14,900.

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Toyota 2009 Yaris HB 32K, Black Sand We Have Several 2 Door AND 4 Door Hatchbacks To Choose From.

See Us Today!

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Volkswagen 2008 Jetta 57K, Platinum Gray Drive A Car You Love!

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Volkswagen 2009 New Beetle 42K, Candy White, Now More Than Ever, Apply On-Line At www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Cadillac 2007 STS AWD, very nice! Heated and cooled seats, On Star, alloy wheels, leather, sunroof, and much more, only $16421. stk#164602 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Chevrolet 2008 Equinox AWD V6 LT, very hard to find, alloy wheels, On Star, GM Certified! Two years of maintenance included! Stk#18192 only $19,415.

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Saturn 2008 Astra XR 45K, Arctic White Get a “For The People Credit Approval” From The “Dealer For The People” www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Volvo 2007 S-60 2.5T, leather, sunroof, alloy wheels, power equipment, stk#12542 only $17,441.

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What’s GM Certified?

2yrs of free regular maintenance 172 Pt. Inspection 12 Mo./12,000 Mi. Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty 100,000 mi./5-yr. limited Powertrain warranty, no deduct.

24-hr. Roadside Assistance Courtesy transportation.

Nationwide coverage backed By General Motors.

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GMC 2009 Acadia SLT, sunroof, abs, remote start, alloy wheels, On Star, Bose sound, very nice!

Stk#490711 only $27,884.

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Kia 2010 Sportage LX Black Cherry, 49K Lifetime Engine Warranty? Yes!!! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Lincoln 2008 MKX Ultimate Elite Package, power liftgate, 20” wheels, Sync sound, ultra sunroof, leather heated and cooled seats, DVD, navigation, and more! Stk#627841 only $25,302.

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Mazda 2003 Tribute alloy wheels, front wheel drive, 4 cylinder, great gas mileage, power equipment, low miles, only $9,833. stk#366681 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Pontiac 2009 Torrent AWD, V6, alloy wheels, roof rack, ABS, very sporty, stk#194281 only $16,823.

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Scion 2008 xD 41K, Barcelona Red Apply On-Line At www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Chevrolet 2005 Uplander LS van, alloy wheels, lots of room for the family and leave room in your wallet, only $7,800. stk#528351.

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

Protect Your Vehicle with an Extended Service Contract from Dale Willey Automotive.

Call Allen or Tony at 785-843-5200

Nissan 2008 350Z Nismo, 6sp, one owner, very sharp! You have got to see this one, come on in for a test drive!

Stk#564932 .

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

Ford 2009 Flex SEL 62K, Brilliant Silver “Love” Your Car www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Cadillac 2005 SRX 76K, White Diamond See Us Today!

Apply On-Line At www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Toyota 2010 Corolla, CE Barcelona Red, 48K Can you believe It?! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Volkswagen 2009 New Beetle 42K, Candy White, Now More Than Ever, Apply On-Line At www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Nissan 2007 Versa S, power equip, like new, choose from two starting at only $12,762. stk# 14043.

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

Ford 2008 Escape XLT 4cyl, fwd, ABS, traction control, cd changer, alloy wheels, power equipment, great gas mileage, stk#564292 only $15,776.

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

www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Toyota 2009 Camry SE, FWD, 4cyl, Auto, 1owner, Rear Spolier, 17” Alloy, Tint, PW,PL, Cruise, 100K, $14,900 .

View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

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Volvo 2005 S40 2.5 turbo, AWD, Auto/GearTronic, Moon, Prem. Pkg, Leather, 6disc, 96k, $13,900 View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

Ford 2009 Escape Limited, leather, ABS, alloy wheels, steering wheel controls, roof rack, stk#588491 only $16,855.

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

Crossovers

Mazda 2007 Mazda 5 Sport 46K, Brilliant Black 6 Passenger Comfort, Can You Imagine?

And Fuel Economy Too! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Pontiac 2009 G6 GT one owner, GM Certified, sunroof, V6, remote start, On Star, alloy wheels, stk#162281 only $13,843.

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

Pontiac 2007 Grand Prix GXP, V8, local trade, leather, sunroof, remote start, Monsoon sound, XM, On Star, very nice!

Stk#537472 only $16,755.

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

Hyundai 2006 Sonata GLS, 1owner, V6, FWD, Lthr, Moon, Heatd. Seats, CD, Trac. Control, 117k $9,900 View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

Mazda 2007 Mazda 5 Sport 46K, Brilliant Black 6 Passenger Comfort, Can You Imagine?

And Fuel Economy Too! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Chrysler 2010 300 Touring Inferno Red, 36K Enjoy a “Fear Free” Car Buying Experience at www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Come In Now Before Our Accountant Says “Enough!”

Don’t see what you want? Give us a call and we can help you find it!

Dale Willey Automotive, just ask for Doug at 785-843-5200 2840 Iowa St. Lawrence.

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

Cars-Imports

Ford 2010 Fusion SE, Auto, 4cyl, 22-29MPG, 1owner, CD/SYNC, 17” Alloy, PW, PL, Cruise, 114K, $11,900.

View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

$4,500

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Volkswagen 2011 CC 2.0T, leather heated seats, alloy wheels, local one owner trade in, power equipment, only 14k miles, save huge over new!

Stk#421061 only $25,884.

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

Ford 1998 Mustang Cobra Convertible SVT, leather, power seat, premium alloy wheels, very sharp and low miles!

Stk#376431 only $10,888 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Ford 2008 Mustang GT this is one hot ride!

Leather heated seats, Shaker sound system, local trade, very nice!

Stk#58041A2 only $16,654.

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

Oak Desk, Hutch, 2 drawer file cabinet, Book Shelf, Printer stand, Leather Chair. Nice furniture reasonably priced. $250. (785) 856-2014

Sports-Fitness Equipment

Ford 2010 Focus SE 33K, Sterling Grey Lawrence’s Favorite On-line Dealership! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Chevrolet 2007 Cobalt Victory Red, 84K Clean, Local Trade-In Apply On-Line At www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Office Equipment

Smith Corona Memory Electronic Typewriter.

Features: Correcting cassette, auto.memory correction, WordEraser Auto Center, Bold, Decimal Tab. Includes several refill cassettes, $30. 785-843-9199

Dodge 2010 Caliber SXT 44K, Inferno Red Are You Drowning In Choices? No More! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Ford 2010 Focus SE 33K, Sterling Grey Lawrence’s Favorite On-line Dealership! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Computer Desk, $15, Please call for more information, 785-979-0859

Rocking Chair, Child’s very sturdy wooden rocking chair. No longer needed for our grandson. $20. Call 785-843-0333

Saturn 2008 Outlook XR leather heated memory seats, remote start, alloy wheels, 22 mpg with room for 7, GM certified and more.

Stk#10044 only $22,850.

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www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Buick 2006 Lucerne CX alloy wheels, ABS, traction control, V6, great gas mileage, all the luxury without the cost!

Stk#487181 only $12,477.

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Cars-Imports

The Selection

Dodge 2007 Magnum Stone White, 57K. Love Your Car!

Furniture

Drawer Chest, (9 drawers) L = 62”, H = 31”, W = 17”, See picture in online ad.

Great for child’s room or extra drawer space. Call 785-843-0333

Cars-Domestic

Scion 2009 XD, 35K Silver, 4 Door Hatch-back,

Are You Listening?

www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Toyota 2007 RAV4, leather, power equipment, only 18k miles, hurry it won’t last long!

Stk#397461 only $17,888.

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

We buy all Domestic cars, trucks and suvs.

Call Jeremy 785-843-3500 23rd & Alabama

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Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 30 years. She has a son from her first marriage who lives in another state. We haven’t been to “Keith’s” house in four years because my wife has some health problems that keep her from traveling. Her relationship with Keith has always been turbulent.

Keith and his wife are in the process of adopting a child from another country. They put together a booklet of family photos to present to the family that is currently raising the baby. When they showed us the booklet, we noticed that her daughter-in-law’s family is well represented, and so is my wife’s ex, but she and I are not in it at all.

(We also are not in any of the pictures displayed around their home.)

My wife is trying not to let this upset her, but I think they should know how much this hurt her. I

Annie’s Mailbox

Marcy Sugar and Kathy Mitchell anniesmailbox@comcast.net

don’t want to jeopardize an already fragile relationship. What should I do? — Left Out Dear Left Out: The purposeful exclusion of your photos from both the booklet and the family home indicates that Keith is well aware of what he is doing. Decide what you hope to accomplish by talking to him.

Would he be sorry for the hurt feelings? Would your daughter-in-law support your position?

Please let your wife handle this. Be supportive of her, let her know how

Quiet hit won’t quit Some hits are more expected than others. Everybody knew the Super Bowl would attract a monster audience. The audience for last Sunday’s Grammy Awards shocked everybody. Just under 40 million tuned in to see their favorites perform and to see how the music industry would react to the sudden death of Whitney Houston. (The show must go on; and it did.) Ratings-wise, it was like a lightning strike.

But “NCIS” (7 p.m., CBS) never needs a tragedy to generate ratings. Last Tuesday it attracted just under 20 million viewers for an ordinary episode. Something that this show, which has been on for years and frequently repeats on cable, does every week.

S o m e times I feel like I’ve been writing the same article about “NCIS” for years. Because I have. Early in its run, I was struck by the popularity of the show as a summer rerun. While many shows went on hiatus for the summer, “NCIS” attracted a big audience and was frequently No. 1 on its nights. To me, this indicated that some fans of other shows were tuning into watch “NCIS” episodes for the first time, while hard-core fans were going for second helpings.

Nine years running, the audience for “NCIS” shows no signs of flagging. That’s rare for any show in any TV era.

“Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” (9 p.m., HBO) looks at the 2011 crash that claimed Yaroslavl Lokomotiv, one of Russia’s most popular hockey teams. “Sports” also looks at a case of college hazing among members of predominantly black marching bands.

Some take comfort that some elements of the segregation era are behind us. So it’s disturbing to learn when they are not.

“The Injustice Files: At the End of a Rope” (7 p.m., ID) looks at two reported suicides of young black men in Mississippi. Both were found hanging from trees, and in both cases the local police were quick to label the cases suicides and to dismantle the crime scenes.

Tonight’s other highlights

The Dalton gang proves to be a worthy rival on the winter finale of “Glee” (7 p.m., Fox).

Jess confronts a troubled student on “New Girl” (8 p.m., Fox).

A crew member shows signs of possession on “The River” (8 p.m., ABC).

“Clinton: American Experience” (8 p.m., PBS, check local listings, part two of two) concludes.

Sabrina confronts her fears on “Raising Hope” (8:30 p.m., Fox).

BIRTHDAYS Actor Gary Lockwood is 75.

Film/music company executive David Geffen is 69. Actor Alan Rickman is 66. Actress Tyne Daly is 66. Tricia Nixon Cox is 66. Actress Christine Ebersole is 59. Actor Kelsey Grammer is 57. Country singer Mary Chapin Carpenter is 54. Actor Christopher Atkins is 51.

Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt is 33. Singer Charlotte Church is 26.

Actress Ellen Page is 25.

much you love and value her, and suggest she get some counseling to help her focus on better ways to deal with Keith.

Dear Annie: My friend and I like the same guy.

She’s having a party, and “Mike” is on the guest list. The party is a formal dance, and Mike has been dropping hints that he’d like me to be his date to the party.

As much as I would love to go with him, I don’t know if I should.

I don’t want to ruin a friendship. But I also don’t want him to think I’m not interested. I really like this guy. What should I do? — Confused Crush Dear Confused: This is one of those situations in which, no matter what you do, someone will be unhappy. The fact that your friend has a crush on the same guy doesn’t mean he is interested in her, and your social life should not revolve around her preferences.

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS

For Tuesday, Feb. 21: This year you channel your enormous creativity and hefty magnetism into your day-to-day life. Individually, these traits could be hard to resist. Together, they could make you a powerhouse. If you are single, and you would like to change your status, you will have an opportunity to do so. If you are attached, as a couple you can steer your relationship in a new direction, if you so choose.

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) Others might not intend to be challenging, but they are. You could be tired of the meetings and from processing information, and want to toss your hands up in the air. Tonight: You need some time to yourself.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) See what a demanding person wants, then decide what you want from the situation. Tonight: You have a lot to smile about.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Your mind drifts here, there and everywhere. By midday, you anchor in and handle a demanding project or situation. Tonight: Working late.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) A partner or loved one dumps his or her problems on you.

These problems only become yours if you so choose. Tonight: Treat yourself on the way home.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You might not have control over others, and worrying will not help. Allow others to run with the ball; you cannot stop them anyway. Tonight: Allow another person

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FAMILY FRIENDLY By Kathy George

2/21

If the situation were reversed, would she bow out for your sake? You could tell Mike you’re going to the party anyway, and an official “date” is unnecessary.

But it’s best to be honest and not date Mike behind your friend’s back.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “California,” who was upset because her husband destroys her cookware. My husband and I have been married almost 50 years. He promised that when he retired he would do the cooking.

He now cooks. And yes, he has broken dishes, and on occasion, the food he makes is not palatable.

But I praise God that I have a husband who is so loving and caring and willing to do these things.

— Wouldn’t Trade Mine ACROSS in Pennsylvania — Send questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or Annie’s Mailbox, P.O. Box 118190 Chicago, IL 60611.

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to present his or her opinions.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) The best of intentions can fall to the wayside. Complete a project that is likely to bring in money.

Tonight: Accept a dinner invitation.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your imagination affects your morning. By afternoon, you will focus on each task, project and interaction. Tonight: As late as you can go.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Getting going could be difficult, yet by lunch you are a force to be dealt with. Your creativity peaks this afternoon. Tonight: Have a little fun.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Make important calls early. You might want to cocoon and do nothing in the afternoon.

Tonight: Happily head home.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Handle a financial matter immediately in the morning. Phone calls come in from everywhere.

Your popularity might interfere with work. Tonight: Join a friend, and catch up on his or her news.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You start the day as a force to be dealt with. Handle important matters ASAP. By the afternoon, you might find yourself involved in some financial discussions. Tonight: Invite a friend to dinner.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You wake up on the wrong side of the bed. The contrast between how you feel then and later in the afternoon could be astonishing. Tonight: Go out of bounds.

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Universal Crossword Edited by Timothy E. Parker February 21, 2012

1 Provide with a headpiece 6 Gp. with a Brussels HQ 10 Litter creatures 14 Type of acid 15 “Prince ___” (Borodin opera) 16 Bogus butter 17 Rosalind Russell comedy 19 Offed, in the Biblical sense 20 Doomed individual 21 Scale’s range 23 “___ a Wonderful Life” 25 Feel inappropriately 28 Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 29 Use chicanery on 31 Barely shining 32 Transports with no wheels 33 Easter Island attraction 36 Olive and linseed products 38 Lack of hygiene 43 ___ gin fizz 44 Trade sans money 46 Whitney’s partner in aviation 50 Next-door neighbor on “The

Simpsons” 52 “Chariots of Fire” highlight 53 Too coincidental 54 Miscue 57 Attachment for “skeptic” or “cynic” 58 Steep slope 60 Winning, for the moment 62 Untrustworthy one 63 Chanteuse 68 “Giant” author’s first name 69 ___-fly pie 70 Old fable writer 71 Unenviable grades 72 Having a hard time choosing 73 Easy victim DOWN 1 Lamb’s sound 2 Aussie coat of arms bird 3 Airplane measurement 4 Dividing word 5 Auctioneer’s next-to-last word 6 Genesis hunter 7 Bygone Turkish dignitary 8 Thumb or Sawyer 9 Cookie that often appears in crosswords 10 Kind of clerk or card 11 Unfilled part of a wine

container 12 Ticked off 13 They need seed money 18 All eternity, poetically 22 Big name in business planes 23 Bartender’s requests 24 “Swan Lake” getup 26 Settler 27 Oscar winner Jannings 30 “And more” 34 Heavy overcoat 35 Anguillid 37 Ad-___ (improvise) 39 Unsurpassable rating 40 Act proverbially human 41 Least wild and frivolous 42 Abbreviated moments 45 Sleep

46 47 48 49 51

55 56 59 61 64 65 66 67

phenomenon, for short Like canned tomatoes Have a place to call home Mysterious Sparkling toppers Firebreathing fairytale beast Fun house cries Put another hole in the cask “Hey you, c’mere!”

It equals LxW “I get it now!”

Snow-rainheat-gloom connector Urgent call at sea Peek through a keyhole

PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER

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THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

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

DANAP ©2012 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

OMEOS

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Case No. 2010 PR 25 Court 1 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that David P. Mikesic, Administrator of the Estate of Ginger L. Harrison, deceased, will offer for sale at public auction the real estate commonly known as 1503 Maryland, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, that is legally described as: Lot 19, in Block E, in BROOKDALE ADDITION, an addition to the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas on March 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

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(First published in the Law- qualified and acting Adminrence Daily Journal-World istrator With Will Annexed February 14, 2012) of the Estate of MARY ELIZABETH STEPHENS, deIN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ceased, praying DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS Petitioner’s acts be apCIVIL DEPARTMENT proved; account be settled and allowed; the heirs be The Bank of New York Mel- determined; the Will be lon, successor in interest to construed and the Estate JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, as be assigned to the persons trustee for the registered entitled thereto; the Court holders of NovaStar Mort- find the allowances regage Funding Trust, Series quested for attorneys fees 2004-3 NovaStar Home Eq- and expenses are reasonauity Loan Asset-Backed ble and should be allowed; Certificates, Series 2004-3, the costs be determined Plaintiff, and ordered paid; the advs. ministration of the Estate James C. Butler, et al. be closed; upon the filing of Defendants. receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Case No: 11CV481 Administrator With Will AnDivision: 1 nexed of the Estate of MARY ELIZABETH STEPursuant to K.S.A. PHENS, deceased, and the Chapter 60 Petitioner be released from further liability.

(Title to Real Estate Involved) You are required to file your written defenses NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE thereto on or before March 1, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

Under and by virtue of an in the District Court, in Order of Sale issued by the Lawrence, Douglas County, District Court of Douglas Kansas, at which time and County, Kansas, to me, the place the cause will be undersigned Sheriff of heard.

Should you fail Douglas County, Kansas, I therein, judgment and dewill, pursuant to K.S.A. cree will be entered in due 60-2410, offer for sale at course upon the petition. public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash AMY MONROY, Petitioner in hand, at 10:00 a.m. on March 8, 2012, in the Jury PREPARED AND Assembly Room of the Dis- APPROVED BY: trict Court located in the STEVENS & BRAND, L.L.P. lower level of the Judicial 900 Massachusetts, Ste. 500 and Law Enforcement Cen- PO Box 189 ter Building, 111 E. 11th St., Lawrence KS 66044-0189 City of Lawrence, State of (785) 843-0811 Kansas the following de- Attorneys for Petitioners scribed real located in ________ Douglas County, Kansas, to (First published in the Lawwit: rence Daily Journal-World COMMENCING AT THE February 21, 2012) SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT 15 SOUTH, RANGE 21 EAST OF THE 6TH P.M., THENCE U.S. Bank, National AssociaNORTH 00 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST tion, as Successor Trustee to Bank of America, N.A., as 1328.58 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID 1/4 SEC- successor to LaSalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the TION, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 34 Holders of Merrill Lynch SECONDS EAST 33.0 FEET TO Mortgage Investors Trust, Loan THE TRUE POINT OF BEGIN- Mortgage Certificates, NING, SAID POINT BEING ON Asset-backed Series 2006-FF1 THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY Plaintiff, LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY vs.

33, THENCE NORTH 00 DEJohn N. Olson; Virginia A. GREES 02 MINUTES 21 SECJohn Doe ONDS EAST 500.0 FEET Olson; (Tenant/Occupant); Mary ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY, Doe (Tenant/Occupant); THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 34 SECONDS First Franklin Financial CorEAST 435.0 FEET, THENCE poration, Defendants.

SOUTH 00 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST Case No. 12CV84 500.0 FEET ALONG A LINE Court Number: 4 PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID 1/4 SECTION, Pursuant to K.S.A. THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES Chapter 60 20 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST 435.0 FEET TO THE NOTICE OF SUIT POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS, LESS THAT PART THE STATE OF KANSAS, to the above-named defendTAKEN FOR ROADS. More commonly known as: ants and the unknown 28 E 2300 Rd., Wellsville, heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, Kansas 66092; creditors and assigns of to satisfy the judgment, any deceased defendants; fully or partially, in the the unknown spouses of above-entitled case.

The any defendants; the unsale is made without ap- known officers, successors, praisement and is subject trustees, creditors and asto the redemption period signs of any defendants as provided by law and is that are existing, dissolved further subject to approval or dormant corporations; the unknown executors, adby the Court. ministrators, devisees, FROM: THE SHERIFF OF trustees, creditors, succesDOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS sors and assigns of any defendants that are or were partners or in partnership; BY: the unknown guardians, THE BOYD LAW GROUP, L.C. conservators and trustees Michael E. Boyd, #21325 of any defendants that are Keli N. Robertson, #23399 minors or are under any le300 St. Peters Centre Blvd., gal disability; and the unSte. 230 known heirs, executors, adSaint Peters, MO 63376 ministrators, devisees, Telephone: (636) 447-8500 trustees, creditors and asFax: (636) 447-8505 signs of any person alleged ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF to be deceased, and all other persons who are or Be advised that this firm is a debt collector. This is an may be concerned. attempt to collect a debt and any information ob- You are notified that a Petitained will be used for that tion has been filed in the District Court of Douglas purpose.

County, Kansas, praying to 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 foreclose a real estate ________ mortgage on the following (First published in the Law- described real estate: rence Daily Journal-World Beginning at the SouthernFebruary 14, 2012) most corner of Lot 11, Block IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF One, Ironwood North, a subdivision in the City of LYON COUNTY, KANSAS Lawrence, Douglas County, JUVENILE DIVISION Kansas; thence North 48°52’20” West, along the IN THE INTEREST OF: Southwest line of said Lot EMMA H TURBIVILLE, 11, 35.34 feet; thence North MINOR CHILD 41’’18’04” East, 121.64 feet to the Northeast line of said DOB: 2010 Lot 11; thence South A FEMALE UNDER THE 48°45’51” East, along said AGE OF 18 YEARS Northeast line, 34.97 feet to the Easternmost corner of CASE NO. 2011-JC-000031 said Lot 11; thence South NOTICE OF HEARING 41°07’40” West, along the Southeast line of said Lot TO: Alonzo A. Robinson, 11, 121.57 feet to the point 1130 W. 11th, Apt D, Law- of beginning; now known as Parcel 11B, commonly rence, Kansas 66044 Unknown Paternal Grand- known as 1406 Marilee Dr, 66049 (the mother or Unknown Pater- Lawrence, KS nal Grandfather, or any “Property”) Known or Unknown Relaand all those defendants tive of Emma H Turbiville who have not otherwise A Petition or Motion to been served are required to Terminate Parental Rights plead to the Petition on or has been filed in this court before the 2nd day of April, requesting that the court 2012, in the District Court of Douglas County,Kansas. If terminate parental rights. you fail to plead, judgment You are required to appear and decree will be entered before this court on the 5th in due course upon the Peday of April, 2012, at tition.

09:00AM, or prior to that NOTICE time and file your written response to the pleading Pursuant to the Fair Debt with the clerk of this court. Collection Practices Act, 15 If, after a child has been ad- U.S.C. §1692c(b), no inforjudged to be a child in need mation concerning the colof care, the court finds a lection of this debt may be parent or parents to be un- given without the prior confit, the court may make an sent of the consumer given order permanently termi- directly to the debt collecnating the parent’s or par- tor or the express permission of a court of compeents’ parental rights. tent jurisdiction. The debt Stephen J Atherton, an at- collector is attempting to torney, has been appointed collect a debt and any inas GAL for the child. Each formation obtained will be parent or other legal custo- used for that purpose. dian of the child has the right to appear and be Prepared By: heard personally either South & Associates, P.C. with or without an attor- Megan Cello (KS # 24167) ney. The court will appoint 6363 College Blvd., Suite 100 an attorney for a parent Overland Park, KS 66211 who is financially unable to (913)663-7600 (913)663-7899 (Fax) hire one.

Attorneys For Plaintiff (136773) Dated: Feb. 8, 2012. ________ /s/ R. Christine Brammer (First published in the LawR. Christine Brammer rence Daily Journal-World Clerk of the District Court February 14, 2012) ________

The sale will be conducted at the property location, is subject to a reserve to be determined by the Administrator, and if a contract is entered into by the Administrator and a purchaser it will only be subject to the Administrator being able to convey marketable title.

(First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World The property will be open February 7, 2012) for inspections on March 3, 2012, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF Bidding will open at $40,000 DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS and the property will be sold in its “AS IS, WHERE In the Matter of the Estate IS” condition without any of MARY ELIZABETH warranty. Closing to occur STEPHENS, on or before April 10, 2012. a/k/a Elizabeth Stephens, Sale to be conducted by St. deceased Joseph Realty, Inc. (913-724-4010).

Case No. 2011 PR 101 All parties interested should take notice and govern themselves accordingly.

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Title to Real Estate Involved Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in this Court by AMY MONROY, duly appointed,

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of MAUD GONNE HUMPHREY, a/k/a MAUD G. HUMPHREY, a/k/a MAUD HUMPHREY, Deceased Case No. 12PR 14 Div. No. 1 Petition Filed Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59.

TITLE TO REAL ESTATE INVOLVED NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are notified that on February 10, 2012, a Petition for Issuance of Letters of Administration under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act was filed in this Court

by Keith C. Stanton, spouse and heir of Maud Gonne Humphrey, deceased. All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within four months from the date of

Lawrence first publication of this tice, as provided by and if their demands not thus exhibited, they ever shall be barred.

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Co-Executors named in the “Last Will and Testament of James F. Higgins,” deceased, dated May 18, 1994, praying the instrument attached thereto be admitted Keith C. Stanton, Petitioner to probate and record as the Last Will and Testament PREPARED BY: of the decedent and that STOUGH & CATT Letters Testamentary under 3300 Mesa Way, Suite C the Kansas Simplified EsLawrence, KS 66049-2345 tates Act be issued to the (785) 841-3384 Co-Executors to serve withFAX (785) 841-3941 out bond.

Attorney for Petitioner By: George L. Catt, P.A., You are further advised un#06773 der the provisions of the ________ Kansas Simplified Estates Act the Court need not su(First published in the Law- pervise administration of rence Daily Journal-World the Estate, and no notice of any action of the February 14, 2012) Co-Executors or other proIN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ceedings in the administraDOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS tion will be given, except for notice of final settlement of decedent’s estate.

In the Matter of the Estate of You are further advised if MARTHA E. HENSLEY, written objections to simDeceased plified administration are filed with the Court, the No. 12 PR 15 Court may order that supervised administration enNOTICE OF HEARING sue.

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO You are required to file ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: your written defenses You are notified that on thereto on or before February 23, 2012, at 10:45 a.m. in February 10, 2012, a Petition was filed in this Court by the District Court, in Lawrence, Douglas County, John L. Hensley and Dan A. Hensley, heirs, devisees, Kansas at which time and legatees and named fiduci- place the cause will be Should you fail aries in the Last Will and heard.

Testament of Martha E. therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due Hensley, deceased, dated July 26, 2010, requesting In- course upon the Petition. formal Administration and to Admit the Will to Pro- All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands bate.

You are required to file against the Estate within your written defenses to four months from the date the Petition on or before of the first publication of April 5, 2012, at 10:00 am, in this notice, as provided by this Court, in the City of law, and if their demands Lawrence, in Douglas are not thus exhibited, they County, Kansas, at which shall be forever barred. time and place the cause /s/ Amy L. Higgins will be heard. Should you Co-Petitioner fail to file your written defenses, judgment and de/s/ Gail R. Shepherd cree will be entered in due Co-Petitioner course upon the Petition. /s/ John Hensley Petitioner /s/ Dan Hensley Petitioner JEFFREY W. SCHEMMEL ATTORNEY AT LAW 6240 W. 135th St. Overland Park, KS 66223 913-647-5177 Attorney for Petitioners ________

/s/ Curtis G. Barnhill Curtis G. Barnhill, Ks. Bar 14604 Curtis G. Barnhill, P.A. 900 Massachusetts St., Suite 600 Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Ph.: (785) 856-1628 Fax: (785) 856-0243 cgb@barnhillatlaw.com Attorney for Petitioners ________

(First published in the Law- (Published in the Lawrence rence Daily Journal-World Daily Journal-World FebruFebruary 21, 2012) ary 21, 2012) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of James Foy Higgins, deceased Case No.: 2012 PR 17 Division 1 (Pursuant to K.S.A. Chapter 59) INVOLVES TITLE TO REAL ESTATE

The abandoned property of Stephanie Elmore, 2831 Four Wheel Dr., Lawrence, including furniture, will be disposed of in 30 days if not claimed and charges due paid.

785-842-1715 ________ (Published in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World February 21, 2012)

The following vehicles will be sold by TLC Towing and Recovery at public auction NOTICE OF HEARING AND for tow and storage fees on NOTICE TO CREDITORS February 21, 2012, at 8:00 am, at 2951 Four Wheel Dr. THE STATE OF KANSAS TO Lawrence, KS. ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: 2003 Ford You are hereby notified 1FAFP34Z73W260743 that on February 10, 2012, a 1995 Cadillac petition was filed in this 1G6EL12Y5SU601036 Court by Amy L. Higgins 1999 Dodge and Gail R Shepherd, heirs, 2B3HD46R5XH677041 devisees and legatees, and ________