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Snowy owls head south in search of food

By Andy Hyland

By Shaun Hittle

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While the lack of snow on the ground may have put a damper on the holiday season, it’s something of a boon for those trying to spot a rare sight around these parts.

Snowy owls are large birds, about 2 feet tall with a wingspan that can reach up to nearly 5 feet long. And a lack of food in their natural tundra habitat is driving them south to Kansas and Missouri.

Mark Robbins, a Kansas University ornithologist, is hoping that if people spot an owl they’ll take pictures and send them to him at mrobbins@ku.edu. He’s particularly interested in getting a glimpse of the birds from the A birdwatcher, back, esa person, can go a p e c i a l l y lifetime and never the area near the see a snowy owl nape of in this part of the the neck and tail. country.”

He’s trying to use — Bird enthusiast Paul Griffin, the colorof Wichita ing and banding present to determine the age and sex of the birds found here.

The birds are here, he said, because of a natural cycle in their food supply. The owls typically eat a type of rodent called a lemming, or vole. An unusually large number of lemmings led to an unusually large number of owls reproducing.

This led to the situation of today, with fewer lemmings and owls forced to head south to find food.

The birds aren’t typically used to humans being around, which can be good and bad.

“You can usually walk right up to them and get some pretty good photos,” Robbins said.

But that also can put the birds in danger.

“A certain percentage of these birds are never going to make it back,” he said.

Some have died from being hit on roads, while others are dying of starvation. Robbins said if people find a dead owl, they should contact their local conservation agent.

Robbins said he’s received about 40 emails reporting sightings with photos. He guessed that 10 to 15 birds had been spotted in Kansas and 10 to 12 in Missouri.

Three snowy owls were seen in one spot near Smithville Lake in

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Lawrence partygoers have no excuse to drink and drive this New Year’s Eve. They can just call Tipsy Taxi.

In its 27th year, Tipsy Taxi is a free taxi service coordinated by DCCCA to provide rides home for Lawrence residents between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. on the last night of 2011 and first day of 2012. The Tipsy Taxi number is 842-TAXI. DCCCA contracts with Ground Transportation Inc. for the rides, which numbered more than 400 last year. The program costs around $2,000, depending on how many rides are given.

Jen Jordan, prevention coordinator for DCCCA, said it’s worth the cost to keep people safe on New Year’s.

“A lot of people benefited,” she said.

In 2009, 177 fatality accidents in Kansas involved a driver who’d been drinking alcohol. Such accidents accounted for nearly 46 percent of the state’s fatality traffic accidents that year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In Douglas County in 2010, law enforcement agencies made 948 arrests for driving under the influence, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

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

Photos courtesy of MJ Anderson

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THE BIRD in these two photos is one of three snowy owls seen Dec. 10 at Smithville Lake in Missouri’s Clay County. This individual was seen at dawn sitting on a sign at the south end of the dam.

Provides free rides home in Lawrence between 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 3 a.m. on New Year’s Day.

Those looking for a ride can call 842-TAXI. DCCCA advises people to plan ahead and call early.

DCCCA is looking for donations and sponsors for the program. For more information, call Jen Jordan at 841-4138 or send email to jjordan @dccca.org.

Clay County, Mo. Another sighting was about two hours from Lawrence in Nemaha County, Kan., just south of the Nebraska border.

This explosion of snowy owl populations happens every few years or so, said Chuck Otte, president of the Kansas ornithological Please see OWLS, page 6A

Small Kansas town prepares for big Smithsonian traveling exhibit

By Andra Bryan Stefanoni The Joplin Globe

ONLINE: See our special section “Mining’s Legacy: A Scar on Kansas” at LJWorld.com

FRANKLIN — When lifelong Franklin-area resident Phyllis Bitner announced in September that the Smithsonian had selected the small community

to serve as host of a traveling exhibit, she knew it would be good for the local economy.

But it wasn’t until she attended a recent planning session in Topeka with the project’s co-chair, Debbie Close, that she knew the true extent of what it could mean in terms of tourism.

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an entire year,” Bitner said.

Ruston, La., had 16,388 visitors during the six-week exhibit — about three-quarters of the city’s total population of 20,546, which is comparable to Pittsburg’s population.

Franklin, Kan., an area settled by coal mining immigrants in the early 1900s, has a population of 250.

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Previous attendance records show the affect the Smithsonian had on hosting communities. Kaplan, La., (population 5,000) had 8,192 visitors during the six-week exhibit.

“They said they are usually lucky to have 500 visitors in

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Franklin, Kan. Franklin is a southeast Kansas town of 250 people in Crawford County, about eight miles north of Pittsburg. The exhibit will be open May 11, 2013, to June 23, 2013.

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Exhibit BONNIE JEAN HEIN

VIRGINIA KASPAR DOLEZAL Virginia Kaspar Dolezal, 93, Lawrence, passed away Dec. 21, 2011, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Wilson City Cemetery in Wilson, Kan. She was born March 11, 1918, in Wilson, the daughter of Georgia and Emil Kaspar.

She was a 1940 graduate of the Kansas University School of Pharmacy.

She married Joseph F. Dolezal in 1940. They owned and operated the Zeman Pharmacy in Wilson. After closing the pharmacy in the mid-1970s, Mrs. Dolezal was a part-time pharmacist at several pharmacies in north-

east Kansas before retiring in 1999.

Survivors include one son, Jeff Dolezal and wife Linda, Topeka; a daughter, Marcia Wewers and husband David, Shawnee; three granddaughters, Megan Moran, Mandy Dolezal and Marcy Dolezal; and a former daughter-inlaw, Sandra Dolezal, Sunrise Beach, Mo. The family suggests memorials to the First Presbyterian Church of Wilson, 319 24th St., Wilson, KS 67490, or the Kansas University Endowment Association/ School of Pharmacy, Attn.: Virginia Dolezal Memorial, P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044-0928.

2013, through June 23, 2013.

“This is going to have a tremendous impact not just on us, but on Pittsburg and the surrounding area; if someone’s looking for a hotel and a place to eat, where are these 18,000 people going to YNTHIA AE INDY CHRANT stay?” Bitner said.

Linda Grilz, Crawford Funeral services for CynLinda Schnose of Lawrence, County commissioner and thia Mae “Cindy” Schrant, president of the Miners Hall died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, 55, Hays, will be at 10:30 at the Hays Medical Center. Museum, described it as “una.m. Friday at the ImmacuA parish vigil service will believable.” late Heart of Mary Catholic “We thought we needed be at 6 p.m. today at the Church in Hays. Famto celebrate what the mining Hays Memorial Chapel Fuily graveside services and heritage has been to our area, neral Home, 1906 Pine St. burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday and that was a year ago. We Friends may call from in the St. Fidelis Cemetery never dreamed we would get 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today and in Victoria. to this point,” Grilz said. from 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m.

Ms. Schrant, the sister of The Miners Hall Museum, Friday at the funeral home. located at the Franklin Community Center & Heritage IOLET EAN OODWARD Museum and slated for a grand ARY OU ANCHEZ opening in May 2012, was seFuneral services for lected as one of only six host and the United MethodShe was also preceded in Funeral services for Mary Violet Jean Woodward, 93, organizations for the exhibit ist Women. She was also Lou Sanchez, 67, Eudora, death by her father, Willis Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. under the direction of the Kana member of the Disabled will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Jones, and two sisters, ShirSaturday at Central United American Veterans Auxilia- sas Humanities Council.

Brennan-Mathena Funeral ley and Donna.

Methodist Church in Law“This exhibit isn’t going to ry, the Order of the Eastern Home, 800 SW Sixth Ave., Survivors include her rence. Graveside services be in Topeka or Kansas City.

Star, Social Order of the Topeka. Burial will be in mother, Bernice Jones, will be at 2 If they want to see the exhibBeauceants, and the White West Lawn Holton; three daughters, p.m. Saturit, they’ll come here from all Shrine of Jerusalem.

Memorial Lisa Stratton and husband day at the directions,” Bitner said.

She married Melvin E. Gardens, Kelly, Lawrence, Julie Carbondale “I’d put everybody on noWoodward on May 20, 1939, Topeka.

Gregory and husband Scott, Cemetery. in Topeka. He preceded her tice: This is a big deal,” Grilz Mrs. Linwood, and Tammy Mrs. said. “Get ready. Think ahead in death July 6, 1995.

Sanchez Sanchez and Bruce Mooney, Woodward of time, it’s a year and five Survivors include a died TuesTonganoxie; a son, Jeff San- died Tuesor six months from now. It’s daughter, Judith L. McNish day, Dec. chez and wife Kim, Kearney, day, Dec. an excellent opportunity for and husband Ron, Over27, 2011, at Mo.; nine grandchildren; 27, 2011, at them to showcase what they land Park; a son, Jon M. Woodward Lawrence two great-granddaughters; a Lawrence Woodward and wife Vickie, have, what they do, the kinds Sanchez Memorial brother, Ron Jones, Holton; Memorial Hospital. of products we have to sell, Lawrence; a sister, Sara AlHospital. and two sisters, Darlene She was born March 5, an excellent way to promote len, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; She was born May 2, 1944, Wade, Fruitland, Idaho, and 1918, in Lyndon, the daughour entire area.” four granddaughters, Kimin Holton, the daughter of Jean Brewer, Ontario, Ore. ter of Thomas and Florence Close, a longtime teacher, berly Turner, Sarah Melius, Willis and Bernice Kranz Friends may call after 2 Caldwell Finlay. She grew said the exhibit also will proAmanda Davis and Ashley Jones. p.m. today at the funeral up near Carbondale. vide an unparalleled opporWoodward; and a greatShe retired from Sunflow- home, where the family will Mrs. Woodward was a tunity for teachers and stugrandchild. er Army Ammunition Plant receive friends from 5 p.m. homemaker and a retired dents throughout the region, The family will greet in 2000, where she worked to 7 p.m. business manager for the particularly when paired friends from 5 p.m. to 6:30 in payroll. She then worked The family suggests memo- Kansas School for the Blind p.m. Friday at Warren-McEl- with a vast collection of onat the Tall Oaks Conference rials to the Tall Oaks Confer- in Kansas City, Kan. Before wain Mortuary in Lawrence. line teaching resources proCenter in Linwood in the ence Center, sent in care of that, she was a business vided by the Smithsonian at The family suggests food service department. the funeral home, 800 SW manager for the Kansas museumonmainstreet.org. memorials to the Central She married Jesse Sanchez Sixth Ave., Topeka, KS 66603. University Medical Center Girard and Arma schools United Methodist Church or on Jan. 26, 1963, in Topeka.

Online condolences may and the Kansas Department to the Rainbow Girls, sent in already have indicated they He preceded her in death be sent at brennanmathena of Personnel. She retired in care of the mortuary, 120 W. plan to participate.

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In January, the steering 13th St., Lawrence, KS 66049.

Mrs. Woodward was committee will meet to deOnline condolences may a member of the Central termine what can be reasonbe sent at warrenmcelwain.

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Herbert J. Michaelis of the Smithsonian’s stipulations that the host site proHerbert James Michae- Recreation Commission ARTIN SERVICES vide a companion exhibit lis, 98, of Russell, died from 1964 through 1984, that tells the local story.

Monday, December 26, including as chairman his Funeral services for Helen Martin traveled around the “We haven’t nailed down 2011, at his home. last six year of service.

Pauline “Peg” Martin, 89, world with her husband, exactly what it will be, Herbert was born He coached and managed Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. who was in the military. whether it will be just one, August 31, 1913, on the the Banker’s sponsored Friday at After his release, they made or a different one each week family farm southeast of Babe Ruth baseball team Rumseytheir home in Lawrence. for the six weeks,” she said.

Russell, the son of Honis from 1968 until 1973. The Yost FuShe married Ernest H. “There are so many related and Mollie (Strecker) team won the league the neral Home Martin. He preceded her in topics we have resources for, Michaelis. He graduated first year and he coached with the death in 1995. including the railway, with from Russell High School the Russell All-Star team Rev. Kent Survivors include a son, Watco being nearby, and coal in 1931. Herb was united in the state tournament WintersJeffrey W. Martin and wife mining, with all of the history in marriage to Eva M. in 1968. His sporting Hazelton Phyllis, Lawrence; a daughand memorabilia we have.”

Milberger on August 11, interests weren’t limited officiating. ter, Sharon R. Draper and Organizers also will be1946, at the Methodist to baseball. He began Burial will husband Eddie, Thornton, gin lining out programs and Martin Church in Russell. This bowling in the late 1930s follow at Colo.; five grandchildren; guest speakers in the coming union was blessed with and participated in league Chapel Hill Cemetery, Kanand six great-grandchildren. month, and have contacted three daughters: Linda, bowling in Russell for sas City, Kan. Friends may call from noon Pittsburg High School, where Patricia and Barbara. four decades. In 1954, his Mrs. Martin died Monday, to 8 p.m. today and from 9 students recently performed Herb and Eva made their bowling team won the Dec. 26, 2011, at her son’s a.m. to service time Friday at “Working,” a portrait of home in Russell.

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American working men and Herb joined the staff of He was an avid fan of KU She was born Jan. 28, 1922, The family suggests mewomen, about the possibility L. Banker Mercantile in basketball and Royals in Kansas City, Kan., the morials to Visiting Nurses, of abbreviated performances.

1933. He was employed baseball. Herb continued daughter of Robert and Vivsent in care of the funeral Organizers plan to hold a there for 43 years until to watch sports whenever ian Roberts Quisenberry. home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, public meeting, too, to recruit 1976, retiring as manager possible—in person or on She graduated from KS 66044. those with talents in history, of the shoe department. television.

Wyandotte High School Online condolences may art, public speaking, planning He was active in commuSurviving family and was a homemaker. Mrs. be sent at rumsey-yost.com. and construction, and are nity and church affairs. include daughters, Linda looking for partners in the He and Eva served as Davis and husband Bob form of docents, businesses Methodist Youth Felof Lawrence, Kansas; willing to place displays in lowship sponsors while Patricia Michaelis of Totheir storefront for related Obituary policy their daughters were in peka, Kansas; Barbara Micontests, monetary donations More information about what the newspaper accepts and high school. He was also chaelis of Hays, Kansas; and corporate, family or indiother guidelines, including costs for obituaries, can be obactive in Methodist Men grandson, Steven Davis vidual sponsors. tained through your mortuary, by calling the Journal-World and was named a Fellow and wife Katie and their The museum also is acat (785) 832-7154, or online at LJWorld.com/obits/policy/. of the Society of John son Landon all of Prairie cepting mining artifacts and Wesley in April 2010. He Village Kansas, and many photos for display. was active in the Noon family and friends.

Kiwanis Club and served He was preceded in as its treasurer for a num- death by his wife Eva, his ber of years. Herb and parents, and two brothEva were instrumental ers, Albert Leroy (Roy) www.ljworld.com in organizing a volunteer and Clarence Marvin Hospice in Russell in 1985 (Mick).

Have you ever donated and it was active until Celebration of Herb’s blood?

1993. During World War Life will be held at 11:00 II, he served from 1942 a.m. Saturday, Decemthrough 1945 in the 10th ber 31, 2011, at the Trin¾ Yes Tank Battalion of the ity United Methodist ¾ No Fifth Armored Division Church of Russell with in Europe.

Reverend John ThompHe was an avid sports son officiating. Burial Wednesday’s poll: When fan and participant. will follow at the Russell was the last time you He started his baseball City Cemetery. Visitation shopped at Sears? I can’t career at age 15. While in will be from 9 a.m. to 8 remember, 34%; Within the high school, he and othp.m. Friday at Pohlmaners convinced coach B. Varner-Peeler Mortulast three months, 30%; W. Wood to start a Rusary of Russell with the Within the last year, 20%; sell High baseball team family present to greet Within the last week, 14%. his senior year. He was friends from 6 p.m. to a shortstop on several 7 p.m. Memorials have Go to LJWorld.com to see town team baseball teams been established at the for Susank and Russell.

Trinity United Methodmore responses and cast In 1934, Herb played on ist Church, for either the your vote. a Salina Ban Johnson Herb Michaelis Memorial baseball team that won or Youthville at Dodge the Kansas League chamCity. Contributions and pionship and took second condolences may be in a seven game “World sent in care of PohlmanSeries,” losing to a KanVarner-Peeler Mortuary, 1006 W. 6th, Lawrence sas City team. His playing who is in charge of the career ended in 1948. He arrangements.

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Mrs. Hein died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, in Topeka, following a battle with cancer.

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Women to run, vote without men’s OK Women in Saudi Arabia will not need a male guardian’s approval to run or vote in municipal elections in 2015, when women will also run for office for the first time, a Saudi official said Wednesday.

The change signifies a step forward in easing the kingdom’s restrictions against women, but it falls far short of what some Saudi reformers are calling for.

Shura Council member Fahad al-Anzi was quoted in the state-run al-Watan newspaper saying that approval for women to run and vote came from the guardian of Islam’s holiest sites, the Saudi king, and therefore women will not need a male guardian’s approval. The country’s Shura Council is an all-male consultative body with no legislative powers.

Despite the historic decision by the king to allow women the right to participate in the country’s only open elections, male guardian laws in Saudi Arabia remain largely unchanged.

Women cannot travel, work, study abroad, marry, get divorced or gain admittance to a public hospital without permission from a male guardian.

Brownback pushes agenda on taxes, schools, health care and state retirement

By Scott Rothschild srothschild@ljworld.com

TOPEKA — One year ago, when then-Gov. Mark Parkinson, a Democrat, was asked if he had apprehensions about turning over the office to Republican Sam Brownback, Parkinson said no.

Despite having witnessed the election of the most conservative governor in modern Kansas history and a tidal wave of

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Did Cheetah from ’30s Tarzan flicks die?

conservatives in the House, Parkinson said he thought the Kansas public would somehow moderate their government.

“I think that Brownback in the area of social policy, the most prominent topic, of course, is abortion … in the area of social policy, I think it will be fairly easy for him

(Brownback) to make changes and get legislation through that he would like and satisfy some of those constituencies,” Parkinson said.

But, he added, “When it comes to the area of budget and revenue, budget and taxes, it will be a lot harder. Those are issues that create all sorts of divides that are not necessarily Republican and Democrat. They can be more urban and rural. They can have a

A Florida animal sanctuary says Cheetah, the chimpanzee sidekick in the Tarzan movies of the early 1930s, has died at 80. But other accounts call that claim into question.

Debbie Cobb, outreach director at the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary in Palm Harbor, said Wednesday that her grandparents acquired Cheetah around 1960 from “Tarzan” star Johnny Weissmuller and that the chimp appeared in Tarzan films between 1932 and 1934. During that period, Weissmuller made “Tarzan the Ape Man” and “Tarzan and His Mate.”

But Cobb offered no documentation, saying it was destroyed in a 1995 fire.

Also, some Hollywood accounts indicate a chimpanzee by the name of Jiggs or Mr. Jiggs played Cheetah alongside Weissmuller early on and died in 1938.

In addition, an 80-year-old chimpanzee would be extraordinarily old, perhaps the oldest ever known.

According to many experts and Save the Chimps, another Florida sanctuary, chimpanzees in captivity generally live to between 40 and 60, though Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee, Fla., says it has one that is around 73.

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Rules complicate race for GOP delegates

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ALEXANDRA SCHMIDT, 1, KEEPS HER GRIP on her nanny Jade Benton’s hand, as she slowly descends a slide as the two and Schmidt’s brother, Noah, 2, left, play Wednesday in Watson Park. After a mild 50-degree December day Wednesday, the forecast for today is partly sunny with temperatures near 60.

Kan. Highway Patrol troop asking for new headquarters WICHITA (AP) — Kansas Highway Patrol officials plan to ask the Legislature when it convenes next month to spend more than $4 million on a new Troop F headquarters in Wichita.

When they do, they’ll have the backing of Rep. Steve Brunk, a Bel Aire Republi-

can whose district includes Wichita.

“For 21 years they’ve been after a new headquarters, and they’ve been turned down 21 years in a row,” Brunk said. “They desperately need this, and I’ve decided to take up the cause.”

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The Wichita Eagle reported that the current 60-by65-foot headquarters has an unsecured reception area, houses a backup dispatch center, a motorist assist of-

fice and a room where Kansas vehicle inspections are processed but the building is not big enough to hold training sessions or full staff meetings. Neither is the patrol’s satellite office across town.

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Look out for some wacky results in the race for delegates in the Republican presidential primaries and caucuses. There might even be a state or two where the second-place candidate gets the most delegates, starting with Tuesday’s caucuses in Iowa.

New GOP rules require states that hold nominating contests before April to award delegates proportionally.

That usually means a candidate who gets 40 percent of the vote gets 40 percent of the delegates.

But not always.

The rules give states a lot of leeway to define proportional, and some states have been pretty creative. For example, in Ohio, the candidate who gets the most votes in each congressional district wins three delegates. Ohio has 16 congressional districts based on the latest census, so 48 delegates will be awarded this way.

An additional 15 delegates will be awarded proportionally, based on statewide results. Candidates must get at least 20 percent of the statewide vote to qualify for these delegates.

Under this system, it is possible in a close race for a candidate to narrowly win the most congressional districts — and the most delegates — but come in second in the overall statewide vote, said Bob Bennett, a member of the Republican National Committee from Ohio.

lot to do with your particular school district.

“So, if his constituency will be satisfied with a social agenda, I think he can make them happy.

If his constituency is requiring an overhaul of the budget, a complete revamping of the tax system, a rewriting of the school finance formula, he’s going to have a lot of headaches. That’s a lot harder to do.”

Brunk said of the current headquarters. “They’ve got file cabinets stacked up in the hallways. There are three desks stacked together in the dispatch area.”

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WICHITA (AP) — Hawker Beechcraft Corp. is suing the U.S. government over its exclusion from a competition to build a light attack aircraft, a contract worth nearly $1 billion.

The Wichita Eagle reported that the suit was filed Tuesday with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims after the Government Accountability Office dismissed Hawker Beechcraft’s initial protest. The suit alleges the exclusion was “arbitrary and capricious” and seeks to prevent the government from awarding a contract until Beechcraft can make its case in court.

A Pentagon spokesman declined to comment on the issue because the matter was “pending under litigation.”

The Wichita-based aircraft manufacturer had hoped its AT6, an armed version of its T-6 trainer, would be chosen for the Light Air Support Counter Insurgency aircraft for the Afghanistan National Army Corps.

The chosen aircraft also would be used as a light attack armed reconnaissance aircraft for the U.S. Air Force.

“We think we were wrongfully excluded from the competition,” Hawker Beechcraft CEO Bill Boisture said Tuesday.

“We don’t understand the basis for the exclusion, and frankly, we think we’ve got the best airplane. “So we’re going to take every avenue available to us to make sure our product is fully evaluated and recognized for what it is. There are several issues here that just, frankly, don’t make sense.”

In dismissing Hawker Beechcraft Corp. from the competition last month, the Air Force found Hawker Beechcraft’s bid “technically unacceptable,” one that would result in an “unacceptable mission capability risk.”

It did not give more detail, and the company has been trying to learn the reason for the action.

But the Air Force said the company missed a three-day deadline to file a request for a debriefing and a 10-day deadline to file a protest, the GAO’s report said.

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I finally have caught on to the terms that replaced Division I-A and Division I-AA in college football. I now know that the FBS is what we used to call Division I-A and that the FCS is what we used to call Division I-AA. What I don’t know is what the letters FBS and FCS mean. Help!

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The FBS is the Football Bowl Subdivision, which consists of 120 schools. A good way to remember that there are 120 schools is to memorize that the 2011 Kansas football team ranked 120th in the nation in scoring defense. The FCS stands for the Football Championship Subdivision, which also has 120 members.

North Dakota State (13-1), the school that in 2010 defeated Turner Gill’s KU team and lost to Terry Allen’s Missouri State squad, will face Sam Houston State (14-0) in the FCS title game Jan. 7. Pittsburg State won the NCAA Division II championship Dec. 17 by defeating Wayne State, 35-21.

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Asked at Z’s Downtown Espresso, 10 E. Ninth St.

Katie Sears, student and operations manager, Lawrence “Being a little less busy.”

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Parkinson correctly predicted the outcome of the 2011 legislative session.

Brownback, indeed, signed into law several bills restricting abortion, all of which were approved in the Republican-dominated Legislature and are in various stages of legal challenges. He signed into law voter photo ID that has been pushed

by Republicans across the nation. In a philosophical battle, that has continued to confound many, Brownback also made Kansas the first and only state to stop funding the arts.

For the 2012 legislative session, Brownback is wading into what Parkinson called the “lot harder to do” issues.

‘Significant’ session predicted Brownback has said the session, which starts Jan. 9, will be one of “the most significant” in decades.

He plans to try to revamp the tax code, which will include lowering the state personal income tax.

He has released an overhaul of the school finance system that removes state limits on local school districts to raise property taxes for schools as high as they want.

He plans to turn over management of the entire Medicaid system to private managed care companies.

And he has pushed for and supports a study commission’s recommendation to replace the traditional defined benefit public employee pension with a 401(k)-style savings plan.

He also plans to stir the complex world of water law.

And there’s more.

Brownback will push his agenda during the politicallycharged process of redrawing political boundaries during redistricting.

Once the session ends, all legislative positions will be before the voters, which, at least according to one recent survey, have expressed mixed feelings about what they want from the state.

The Kansas Speaks statewide survey done by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University showed 65 percent of Kansans want to increase school funding, and 59 percent want to increase funding for social services.

But 52 percent want to cut overall state spending.

Lowering tax rates Brownback argues that Kansas is falling behind the region and nation in economic growth. He says lower taxes will lure more business to the state, and he has used

ON THE RECORD Kat Minor, student, Lawrence “Starting over in a new semester.”

the growth of Texas, which doesn’t have a state income tax, as an example to follow.

Brownback’s administration has refused to reveal information on who it is talking to as it forms a plan to reduce personal income taxes.

The administration has hired Arthur Laffer, one of the architects of President Ronald Reagan’s supply-side economics, for $75,000 to provide consulting on the initiative. A recent Washington Post story on what Brownback was doing in Kansas, quoted Laffer as saying, “It’s a revolution in a cornfield.

Brownback and his whole group there, it’s an amazing thing they’re doing. Truly revolutionary.”

But Brownback’s plan to overhaul the state tax system has appeared to have gotten some push back. Lowering the personal income tax would remove dollars to a state budget that was whacked repeatedly during the Great Recession. As the state’s economy improves, some have argued the top priority should be restoring budget cuts, not cutting taxes.

Brownback’s tax plan was expected to be released in November but has been put off until his State of the State speech on Jan. 11.

And Republican leaders in the Senate have taken a different approach to the issue.

Senate President Steve Morris, R-Hugoton, has formed a bipartisan tax study group, which includes legislators and private citizens who will consider a number of proposals, including Brownback’s.

“It will be very helpful to receive comment and consideration from a group of private citizens who come from different and diverse parts of the state,” Morris said.

“These people know what works and what does not work in their individual businesses and communities, and they have firsthand knowledge of what helps or hinders economic growth in their areas,” he said.

School finance fight expected Consuming about half of the state budget, school funding is one of the most hotly debated issues before Kansas policymakers.

Citing frequent litigation over school finance, Brownback has said he wants to overhaul the formula used to divide up nearly $3 billion and put the Legislature — not the judiciary — in charge of school funding.

His plan would eliminate state limits on local school districts raising property taxes for education. It would provide a small increase to some of the smallest school districts in Kansas, but nearly all midsized and large districts would see no increase.

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BIRTHS Wade Burtchet, works at Checkers, Lawrence “There’s a lot of things I hope to improve on. Having a more positive attitude helps that fall into place.”

Erica Colvert, Tonganoxie, a girl, Wednesday.

Alex and Brooke Graves, Lawrence, a girl, Wednesday.

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Rick Daugherty, natural medicine practitioner, rural Lawrence “I’m expecting a lot of physical changes to the planet.

I’m not looking forward to a disaster, but the raising of consciousness among people.”

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Advocates of school funding say Brownback’s socalled “hold harmless” provision would lock in funding levels that have been cut to the bone. The current level of base state aid per pupil is at its lowest point in a decade.

“To the extent that the Brownback plan permanently enshrines the cuts to education funding of the last few years, it is a plan that is inadequate for a state that hopes to capitalize on a recovering economy and develop a workforce ready for the challenges of the 21st century,” the Kansas-NEA said.

Rep. Barbara Ballard, DLawrence, said public school education has a special place in the hearts of Kansans. “It’s almost like a legacy. It’s what we think we should be all about,” she said.

Health care privatization The Brownback administration is seeking contract bids to managed care companies Like many states, Kansas is trying to reduce the growing costs in the program that is funded through federal and state dollars and provides health care coverage to 350,000 Kansas residents.

But unlike most states that have gone the managed care route, Kansas wants to include in its contracts care for those with developmental disabilities.

Advocates for Kansans with developmental disabilities say the required longterm care needs don’t fit well with managed care.

KPERS overhaul pushed Brownback also is pushing for a change in the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System.

A plan pushed by Brownback and other Republicans would eliminate the pension plan for future hires and some current employees and replace it with a 401(k)-style savings plan.

Democrats say the proposal does nothing to fix longterm funding issues within KPERS and will leave future retirees with little.

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Economists: Obama’s policies ‘fair’ or ‘poor’ WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama gets mediocre marks for his handling of the economy, and Mitt Romney easily outpolls his Republican rivals in an Associated Press survey of economists.

The economy — and who bears responsibility for it — is likely to be a decisive issue when voters to go the polls next November.

The economy is still struggling to recover from the Great Recession of 20072009. The housing market remains weak, and a debt crisis in Europe threatens growth in 2012. The unemployment rate is at a recession-level 8.6 percent, up from 7.8 percent when Obama took office in January 2009. That month, the recession was already more than a year old.

Half of the 36 economists who responded to the Dec. 1420 AP survey rated Obama’s economic policies “fair.” And 13 called them “poor.” Just five of the economists gave the president “good” marks.

None rated him as “excellent.”

The economists’ criticisms vary. Some say Obama was distracted by his health care overhaul. Others say his $862 billion stimulus program was poorly designed. Still others fault him for not pushing for an even bigger stimulus when the economy proved weaker than expected.

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By Charles Babington Associated Press

DES MOINES, IOWA — One presidential campaign claims an impressive effort in Iowa this year: eight offices opened, 350,000 phone calls to potential supporters and 1,280 events to recruit and train volunteers.

It’s not Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich or Ron Paul. It’s Obama for America, the president’s reelection campaign, which Obama badly wants to win this battleground state in November, as it did in 2008.

“The Republicans are here today, gone tomorrow,” said Obama volunteer Pat Walters, of Johnston, a suburb of Des Moines. “We’ve been doing this since 2009.”

Next Tuesday’s Republican caucus has dominated political conversations. Largely overlooked is that Obama is running unopposed in the Democratic caucus the same night.

It’s a dramatically different scene from four years ago, when Obama set his course for the White House by beating John Edwards and Hillary Rodham Clinton after months of intense campaigning in Iowa.

Obama can coast as far as this year’s nomination is concerned. But Iowa remains a

general election swing state, and no one assumes his 9-point win here over John McCain in 2008 will give him a cushion next November.

Obama’s campaign never entirely left Iowa or several other competitive states, where he hopes relentless organizing can overcome a weak economy and his mixed record of fulfilling campaign pledges in the face of strong GOP opposition in Congress.

If thousands of volunteers flocked to Obama’s 2008 campaign, this time he’s having to work a bit harder to recruit and energize them.

“People say, ‘The mood is different this time; it’s not the same,’” said Peggy Whitworth, an Obama volunteer in Cedar Rapids. “Well of course it’s not the same. But it’s not about mood or feeling. It’s about the future of the country.”

Whitworth, 69, said she joins other Obama volunteers four hours every Tuesday night, and sometimes on other evenings as well, to telephone potential supporters. Many say they will vote for Obama again, she said, and some volunteer to help the campaign. But some are disappointed or angry that the president fell short on campaign promises such as ending the Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy, and bringing a greater spirit of bipartisanship to Washington.

“Sometimes they simply want to have someone listen to them,” Whitworth said.

Most say they will stick with

Obama after they’ve had a chance to vent their frustrations, she said.

Obama lacks some key advantages he enjoyed in 2008.

They include a deeply unpopular GOP president who was largely blamed for a faltering economy, and a widespread excitement about Obama’s precedent-breaking campaign built on “hope and change.”

In exchange, of course, he has the power of the presidency and a well-oiled political organization that has been refining its practices for five years. Obama will raise many millions of dollars, although his eventual Republican opponent may do nearly as well.

Nowhere does Obama have a bigger base to build on than in Iowa, where he campaigned for months in 2007. Romney, Gingrich and other GOP contenders have not made comparable efforts, although they say the economy and other issues will make Obama’s task much harder next year.

In activities that rarely compete with the hoopla of the GOP nominating contest, Obama’s campaign has placed a handful of paid staffers in each of several key states.

They try to leverage their clout by recruiting and training scores of volunteers. The volunteers, in turn, knock on doors, organize house parties and, above all, place phone calls to voters in hopes of identifying likely Obama supporters and tracking them through Election Day.

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Among the projects is $4.3 million of recycle and overlay work that will be The Kansas City, Mo.-based done on 30 miles of roads 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Community Blood Center is in in Shawnee and Jefferson Hospital, conference rooms A critical need of blood donacounties. The road work will and D, 325 Maine. tions because of illnesses and begin on K-4 in Shawnee There also is a blood drive the holiday season when County at the east juncscheduled in McLouth from 3 people are traveling and school tion of U.S. Highway 24 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at First is out of session. Nearly 12 and run north to junction of Baptist Church, 100 W. Lake St. percent of donations are made U.S. Highway 59. Work will To be eligible to give, you during school blood drives. continue on U.S. 59 heading must be at least 16 years old The center supplies blood north to the Atchison County and weigh at least 115 pounds. to 70 area hospitals, including line. Recycle and overlay To make an appointment Lawrence Memorial Hospital. work also will be done on online, visit savealifenow.org One donation, which is about Kansas Highway 245 from or call 888-647-4040. a pint, can help two hospital the junction of K-4 north to patients. The center must colthe end of K-245. lect at least 580 pints of blood KDOT announces KDOT awarded the Jefferson every day to meet the region’s County road work to Hamm K-4 road work project Inc., a Perry-based company. needs.

Kansas Highway 4 soon The Community Blood Center is having these blood drives could have a smoother ride Man, 20, arrested through Jefferson County. in Lawrence:

Today — 9 a.m.-11:30 On Tuesday, the Kansas on drug charges a.m., Crown Automotive, 3430 Department of Transportation Lawrence police arrested S. Iowa. announced bids that have been

Today — 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m., approved for a host of state a 20-year-old Lawrence man Lawrence Public Library, 707 on several drug charges early highway construction and Vt. Wednesday morning. maintenance projects across

Tuesday — 9:30 a.m.Kim Murphree, a police the state.

spokeswoman, said officers came up to two people in a parked car in the 4400 block of Adam Avenue, just southwest of Clinton Parkway and Inverness Drive.

After officers tried to talk to the people in the car, the driver got out and fled on foot, Murphree said. A police officer caught the driver and made an arrest after searching the driver.

The man, Bounsouay Khanya, appeared in court Wednesday and was charged on five counts, including possession of marijuana with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school property, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp and misdemeanor interference with law enforcement.

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“That’s what the Air Force is alleging,” Boisture said. “There comes a point, though, where the facts of the matter would seem to be more important than the procedural correctness.”

Hawker Beechcraft said it had been working with the Air Force for two years and had invested more than $100 million to meet the Air Force’s requirements for the plane. It noted that the Beechcraft AT-6 had been found capable of meeting the requirements in a demonstration program led by the Air National Guard.

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troopers seize large amounts of drugs or weapons during traffic stops. That was the case in November 2000, when a trooper found a tanker truck loaded with duffel bags full of marijuana near Goddard.

Since there was not enough room 14 miles away at the Wichita facility to store the 3,383 pounds of evidence, troopers ended up driving the truck 100 miles away to Salina and storing the mari-

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today is trained on this airplane,” Boisture said.

Hawker Beechcraft has said that winning the contract would keep its T-6 production line running after 2015. About 1,400 employees in 20 states — including 800 at Hawker Beechcraft in Wichita — work on the AT-6 and T-6 programs for Beechcraft and its U.S. suppliers and partners.

The exclusion decision leaves the A-29 Super Tucano built by Brazil’s Embraer as the lone contender for the initial contract to supply 35 with the potential for 55 aircraft worth up to $950 million, which does not include foreign sales. Embraer has formed a partnership with Nevada-based Sierra Nevada Corp. and has said it would build the turboprop in Jacksonville, Fla., should it win the contract.

juana there while the truck driver awaited trial.

That’s not an everyday occurrence, but Wichita-area troopers still occasionally make the 90-mile trip to Salina with large amounts of evidence.

Highway Patrol officials are hoping the state can build the new center on state-owned land near Kansas 254 and Rock Road for a little more than $4 million. Other state agencies, including the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, also could use some of the office space.

Troop F serves Sedgwick and 12 other south-central Kansas counties.

owls, Otte said. He gave a talk recently in Topeka about owls, and it drew more than 50 people. And these are bigger than usual, and beautiful, he said.

“I think there’s also a little bit of the Harry Potter thing,” Otte said.

It’s been fun for birders like Wichita resident Paul Griffin to track them down.

He saw an email on the list, and raced out to the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge west of Hutchinson. He found some and was able to take some good photos.

“A birdwatcher, a person, can go a lifetime and never see a snowy owl in this part of the country,” he said.

Otte’s keeping his eyes open, too.

“There’s an awful lot of white, plastic trash bags in the country,” he said.

society. Otte, an agricultural extension agent in Junction City, said Kansas last saw the owls around 2005-06, and again in 2001-02. This time around, though, he guessed they were attracting a little more attention because people are just more connected.

“I’ve got the numbers of a half-dozen bird watchers in my cellphone,” he said.

If someone spots an owl, they can send an email from the site. And the relatively new email list distributes information rapidly to a larger number of people.

The developments in digital photography also make it easier to share photos.

The birds are easier to spot for several reasons, Otte — Higher education reporter Andy Hyland can be reached at 832-6388. Follow him said. They’re white, first off, at Twitter.com/LJW_KU. meaning they blend well into their natural habitat, but not the Kansas plains. And, unlike many owls, they’re active in the daytime. They don’t typically roost in trees and can be found sitting on fence posts, on the ground or, occasionally, on a telephone pole.

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THE DEALS ARE ON

By Anne D’Innocenzio Associated Press

NEW YORK — The holiday shopping season turned out to be two seasons: the Black Friday binge and a last-minute surge.

Together, they added up to decent sales gains for retailers. And the doldrums in between showed how shoppers have learned to wait for the discounts they know will come.

“The days that the American consumer gets excited about 25 percent off are over,” said C. Britt Beemer, chairman of America’s Research Group. “Shoppers are keeping their eye on the ball for the big sales events.”

In November, spending rose 4.1 percent. And from Dec. 1 to Dec. 24, it rose 4.7 percent compared with the same period last year, according to research firm ShopperTrak. A 4 percent increase is considered a healthy season.

The higher sales are good news for the economy, because they show shoppers were willing to fund a holiday splurge despite high unemployment and other lingering economic woes. Consumer spending, including major items such as health care, accounts for 70 percent of the economy.

Still, plenty of people are pinched for cash in the slow economic recovery, and they were seeking the best deals, which could squeeze stores’ profits for the fourth quarter, says Hana Ben-Shabat, a partner in the retail practice

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A LAST-MINUTE SHOPPER LEAVES the Toys R Us flagship store Saturday in New York’s Times Square. A mall trade group said Wednesday that last minute shoppers gave merchants a solid lift during the final week before Christmas. of A.T. Kearney, a management consulting firm.

Stores have trained even shoppers who are primed to spend to look for a discount.

Heading into the season, stores were nervous that shoppers would be tight-fisted. Many officially opened the season with discounts on TVs and toys that started as early as Thanksgiving Day. Consumers came out in droves, resulting in record spending.

Then the frenzy tapered off. A mild winter and the fact that Christmas fell on a Sunday encouraged people to wait until the last minute and accentuated the peaks and valleys of spending.

Stores started to push more discounts to get shoppers to spend in the finale. In

fact, retailers’ promotional emails from Sunday, Dec. 18, to Thursday, Dec. 22, spiked 34 percent, compared with the same period a year ago, according to Responsys, which tracks email activity from more than 100 merchants.

According to Beemer’s consumer surveys, 60 percent of shoppers polled were looking for discounts of more than 50 percent to get them to buy. That’s up from last year’s 51 percent of shoppers polled.

“The downs and ups were much more accentuated,” said Michael P. Niemira, chief economist at the International Council of Shopping Centers.

“It just shows how cautious the consumer is. Consumers are bargain hunters more today than ever before.”

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Notable Avastin, the blockbuster drug that just lost approval for treating breast cancer, now looks disappointing against ovarian cancer, too. Two studies found it did not improve survival for most of these patients and kept their disease from worsening for only a few months, with more side effects.

The Genentech drug won approval in Europe last week for advanced ovarian cancer.

But its maker has no immediate plans to seek the same approval in the United States.

After talking with the Food and Drug Administration, “we do not believe the data will support approval” although no final decision has been made, said Charlotte Arnold, a spokeswoman for Genentech, part of the Swiss company Roche.

Results of the studies are in today’s New England Journal of Medicine.

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One of the nation’s most widely planted crops — a genetically engineered corn plant that makes its own insecticide — may be losing its effectiveness because a major pest appears to be developing resistance more quickly than scientists expected.

The U.S. food supply is not in any immediate danger because the problem remains isolated. But scientists fear potentially risky farming practices could be blunting the hybrid’s sophisticated weaponry.

When it was introduced in 2003, so-called Bt corn seemed like the answer to farmers’ dreams: It would allow growers to bring in bountiful harvests using fewer chemicals because the corn naturally produces a toxin that poisons western corn rootworms. The hybrid was such a swift success that it and similar varieties now account for 65 percent of all U.S. corn acres — grain that ends up in thousands of everyday foods such as cereal, sweeteners and cooking oil.

But over the last few summers, rootworms have feasted on the roots of Bt corn in parts of four Midwestern states, suggesting that some of the insects are becoming resistant to the crop’s pestfighting powers.

Scientists say the problem could be partly the result of farmers who’ve planted Bt corn year after year in the same fields.

Most farmers rotate corn with other crops in a practice long used to curb the spread of pests, but some have abandoned rotation because they need extra grain for livestock or because they have grain contracts with ethanol pro-

ducers. Other farmers have eschewed the practice to cash in on high corn prices, which hit a record in June.

“Right now, quite frankly, it’s very profitable to grow corn,” said Michael Gray, a University of Illinois crop sciences professor who’s tracking Bt corn damage in that state.

A scientist recently sounded an alarm throughout the biotech industry when he published findings concluding that rootworms in a handful of Bt cornfields in Iowa had evolved an ability to survive the corn’s formidable defenses.

Similar crop damage has been seen in parts of Illinois, Minnesota and Nebraska, but researchers are still investigating whether rootworms capable of surviving the Bt toxin were the cause.

University of Minnesota entomologist Kenneth Ostlie said the severity of rootworm damage to Bt fields in Minnesota has eased since the problem surfaced in 2009.

Yet reports of damage have become more widespread, and he fears resistance could be spreading undetected because the damage rootworms inflict often isn’t apparent.

Without strong winds, wet soil or both, plants can be damaged at the roots but remain upright, concealing the problem. He said the damage he observed in Minnesota came to light only because storms in 2009 toppled corn plants with damaged roots.

“The analogy I often use with growers is that we’re looking at an iceberg and all we see is the tip of the problem,” Ostlie said. “And it’s a little bit like looking at an iceberg through fog because the only time we know we have a problem is when we get the right weather conditions.”

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U.S. warns Iran against closing key oil passage TEHRAN, IRAN (AP) — The U.S. strongly warned Iran on Wednesday against closing a vital Persian Gulf waterway that carries one-sixth of the world’s oil supply, after Iran threatened to choke off traffic through the Strait of Hormuz if Washington imposes sanctions targeting the country’s crude exports.

The increasingly heated exchange raises new tensions in a standoff that has the potential to spark military reprisals and spike oil prices to levels that could batter an already fragile global economy.

Iran’s navy chief said Wednesday that it would be “very easy” for his country’s forces to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the passage at the mouth of the Persian Gulf through which about 15 million barrels of oil pass daily. It was the second such warning by Iran in two days, reflecting Tehran’s concern that the West is about to impose new sanctions that could hit the country’s biggest source of revenue, oil.

“Iran has comprehensive control over the strategic waterway,” Adm. Habibollah Sayyari told state-run Press TV, as the country was in the midst of a 10-day military drill near the strategic waterway.

The comments drew a quick response from the U.S. “This is not just an important issue for security and stability in the region, but is an economic lifeline for countries in the Gulf, to include Iran,” Pentagon press secretary George Little said.

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Interference with the transit or passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz will not be tolerated.”

— George Little, Pentagon press secretary “Interference with the transit or passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz will not be tolerated.”

Separately, Bahrain-based U.S. Navy 5th Fleet spokeswoman Lt. Rebecca Rebarich said the Navy is “always ready to counter malevolent actions to ensure freedom of navigation.”

Rebarich declined to say whether the U.S. force had adjusted its presence or readiness in the Gulf in response to Iran’s comments but said the Navy “maintains a robust presence in the region to deter or counter destabilizing activities, while safeguarding the region’s vital links to the international community.”

Iran’s threat to seal off the Gulf, surrounded by oilrich Gulf states, reflects its concerns over the prospect that the Obama administration will impose sanctions over its nuclear program that would severely hit its biggest revenue source. Iran is the world’s fourth-largest oil producer, pumping about 4 million barrels a day.

Gulf Arab nations appeared ready to at least ease market tensions. A senior

Saudi Arabian oil official told The Associated Press that Gulf Arab nations are ready to step in to offset any potential loss of exports from Iran.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment on the issue.

Saudi Arabia, which has been producing about 10 million barrels per day, has an overall production capacity of over 12 million barrels per day and is widely seen as the only OPEC member with sufficient spare capacity to offset major shortages.

What remains unclear is what routes the Gulf nations could take to move the oil to markets if Iran goes through with its threat.

About 15 million barrels per day pass through the Hormuz Strait, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

There are some pipelines that could be tapped, but Gulf oil leaders, who met in Cairo on Dec. 24, declined to say whether they had discussed alternate routes or what they may be.

The Saudi official’s comment, however, appeared to allay some concerns. The U.S. benchmark crude futures contract fell $1.98 by the close of trading Wednesday on the New York Mercantile Exchange but still hovered just below $100 per barrel.

U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner played down the Iranian threats as “rhetoric,” saying, “we’ve seen these kinds of comments before.”

While the Obama administration has warned Iran that it would not tolerate attempts to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. officials do not see any indication that the situation will come to that. Nor do they believe that Iran, which is already under increasing pressure from sanctions, would risk disrupting the Strait because doing so would further damage Iran’s own economy.

Instead, the administration believes Iran is playing the only card it has left: issuing threats and attempting to shift focus away from its own behavior.

U.S. officials have not said whether there is a concrete response plan in place should Iran seek to block the Strait.

But the administration has long said it is comfortable with the U.S. Naval presence in the region, indicating that the U.S. could respond rapidly if needed.

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Kim’s son declared 'supreme leader' PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA (AP) — Kim Jong Il’s son and successor was declared “supreme leader” of North Korea’s ruling party, military and the people during a memorial today for his father in the first public endorsement of his leadership by the government.

Kim Jong Un, head bowed and somber in a dark overcoat, stood watching from a balcony at the Grand People’s Study House overlooking Kim Il Sung Square, flanked by the top party and military officials and Kim Jong Il’s younger sister.

Hundreds of thousands packed the square in central Pyongyang, filling the plaza from the Grand People’s Study to the Taedong River for the second day of funeral ceremonies for the late leader.

Kim Jong Il, who led his 24 million people with absolute rule for 17 years, died of a heart attack Dec. 17 at age 69, according to state media. He had taken power following the 1994 death of his father, North Korea founder Kim Il Sung.

Soon after Kim Jong Il’s death, attention turned to his young son, who was revealed last year as his father’s choice as successor.

Kim Jong Un, who is in his late 20s, serves as a vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers’ Party but has been bestowed with a series of new titles in state media since his father’s death: Great Successor, Supreme Leader and Sagacious Leader.

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Jong Un is our party and military’s supreme leader who inherits great comrade Kim Jong Il’s ideology, character and revolutionary” cause, Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly and the ceremonial head of state, told the crowd today. “The fact that he completely resolved the succession matter is great comrade Kim Jong Il’s most noble achievement.”

Kim Jong Un’s leadership is not expected to become formal until top party, parliamentary and government representatives convene to confirm his ascension.

The events have been watched closely for signs to

who will take power in the next era of leadership in the country founded by Kim Il Sung in 1948 and led since then by the Kim family.

On Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of mourners had lined the streets as Kim Jong Il’s hearse had made its way through the snowy streets in a 2 1/2-hour-long funeral procession.

At the end of the procession, rifles fired 21 times as Kim J ong Un stood flanked by the top party and military officials who are expected to be his inner circle of advisers. Kim then saluted again as goose-stepping soldiers carrying flags and rifles marched by.

BRIEFLY Activists: Syrian troops fueled concerns by the Syrian creature off with his mower. opposition that the Arab mission “Before we knew it, the kill more protesters is a farce and a distraction from croc had the mower above his BEIRUT — Arab League monitors gathered accounts about the Syrian government’s crackdown on dissent in the central city of Homs on Wednesday as fresh violence flared just dozens of miles away. Activists said troops opened fire on thousands of unarmed protesters, killing at least six.

Though President Bashar Assad’s regime has made concessions to the observers, including the release of nearly 800 prisoners, the military was pressing ahead with a campaign to put down mostly peaceful protests.

In the two days since the Arab monitors arrived, activists said troops have killed at least 39 people, including the six shot in the central city of Hama on Wednesday. The continued bloodshed — and comments by an Arab League official praising Syria’s cooperation — have

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The opposition suspects Assad is only trying to buy time and forestall more international sanctions and condemnation.

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SYDNEY — A giant saltwater Collett lured Elvis to the opcrocodile named Elvis with an posite end of the lagoon with apparent affinity for housea heaping helping of kangaroo hold machinery charged at an meat while Faulkner plunged, Australian reptile park worker fully clothed, into the water and Wednesday before stealing his escaped from the pool, unlawn mower. harmed and with mower in tow.

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Capitol costs It would be nice if Kansas taxpayers could feel that state officials were trying to hold down the costs of renovating the state capitol.

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o what’s another $21 million added to a Kansas Statehouse renovation project that now is projected to cost $319 million?

Kansas taxpayers can afford it, right?

In what has become an annual routine, members of the state’s Capitol Preservation Committee agreed last week to move forward with a project to spend $10.3 million to replace the capitol’s copper dome and $11.3 million to replace copper sections of the roof. It makes sense to do the work now, the committee decided, because a giant construction crane already is in place for other work. On some level, that may indeed “make sense,” but only if people accept the premise that the entire $319 million renovation project makes sense for the state, especially in the current economy.

The renovation, which began in 2001, originally was estimated to cost $90 million to $120 million, but that was before legislative leaders approved a new underground parking garage and expanded basement offices in the capitol. Of course, as in any renovation project, there also were unforeseen expenses such as needed repairs to exterior stone on the building and, now, the need to replace, rather than simply repair, the capitol dome.

The project has produced impressive results, restoring the elegant interior of the building and hopefully solidifying the exterior for generations to come. It’s also true that it makes no sense to allow a leaking roof to damage the new interior work. Nonetheless, the growing price tag is troubling, as is the committee’s continued willingness to simply accept all recommendations for additional spending apparently without seriously considering alternatives.

Could some other material be used to renovate the capitol dome, while preserving its historic beauty? According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Kansas is one of nine states with copper domes atop their capitol buildings. What have other states done to preserve their domes?

If replacement is the only option, could the state pursue alternative funding sources? One committee member suggested last week that some of the copper salvaged from the dome might be made into souvenirs and sold to offset the cost. It’s not such a silly idea. Faced with a $12 million project to repair the gold dome on their state capitol earlier this year, Colorado legislators set aside $4 million from state gaming funds and charged the private Colorado Preservation Inc. with raising $8 million in private funds for the work. It’s a lot of money, but the organization launched the Share in the Care campaign, which has planned fundraising events, set up a system that allows people to donate money from their cell phones, and, yes, sold items like a commemorative dome ornament to help defray the costs. The owners of a Colorado gold mine also stepped up with an in-kind donation of 72 ounces of Colorado gold worth more than $1 million to be used in the renovation.

If the state can depend on private money to fund the arts, why not do the same for the capitol dome?

It’s easier to simply approve the issuance of bonds and expect taxpayers to foot the bill, as Kansas officials have done, but the ballooning price tag for the capitol has many taxpayers shaking their heads. Generations of Kansans to come had better appreciate the beauty of the restored capitol because they certainly still will be paying the bill.

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Judicial engagement has positive result WASHINGTON — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is famously liberal and frequently reversed. Recently, however, a unanimous three-judge panel of this court did something right when it held that bone marrow donors can be compensated. In effect, it revised a law, the National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA) of 1984, because of a medical technique developed since then.

Was this “judicial activism” — judges acting as legislators, imposing social policies they prefer? Or was it proper judicial engagement — performance of the judicial duty to ensure that the law is applied in conformity with the actual facts of the case? Herewith an example of a court’s conscientious application of law in light of a pertinent change — a technological change — in a medical sphere the law regulates.

NOTA made it a felony to sell human organs for transplants. This codified two moral judgments. One is that there is wisdom in an instinctive repugnance about the commodification of the human body, or at least of body parts that are not renewable. The other judgment is that a market for organs — offering perhaps $50,000 for a kidney — would usually, and troublingly, involve affluent people buying from low-income people whose consent is influenced by their neediness.

Here, however, is another moral dilemma resulting from NOTA’s codification of moral impulses: Potentially deadly

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It simply ruled that Congress did not really ban compensation for bone marrow donors under the apheresis method — which does not take actual bone marrow – because this method did not exist in 1984.”

blood diseases strike tens of thousands of Americans each year. For example, of the 44,000 who will be diagnosed with leukemia, including 3,500 children, half the adults and 700 of the children will die from it. Nearly 3,000 Americans die of various blood diseases because they cannot find matching bone marrow donors. Compensation would substantially increase the number of life-saving donors. Unfortunately, NOTA classifies as an organ the bone marrow that is the source of life-saving stem cells that generate white and red blood cells, and platelets.

Earlier this month, the 9th Circuit panel ruled that a new medical technique has made

the phrase “bone marrow transplant” anachronistic. When NOTA was written, extracting bone marrow involved a protracted, painful and risky semisurgical procedure in which long needles were inserted into the hip bones of anesthetized donors.

Now, however, there is an essentially risk-free technique — called apheresis — for obtaining the stem cells not from hip bones but from the arms — the blood streams — of donors as they rest for six or so hours in a recliner.

Paying donors of blood plasma has long been legal, routine and effective in increasing donations of blood. It — like sperm and eggs, donors of which can be compensated — is quickly regenerated. As are the life-saving cells captured by apheresis.

One of the plaintiffs — represented by limited-government litigators from the Institute for Justice — who challenged NOTA’s compensation ban is a California nonprofit organization that wants to encourage donations by offering $3,000 awards.

These would be in the form of scholarships, housing allowances or contributions to charities chosen by donors. The program would initially target potential minority and mixed-race donors who are likely to have marrow cell types that are the most difficult to match.

Unfortunately, the 9th Circuit panel decided it did not need to reach the constitutional issue the plaintiffs raised, which was this: NOTA, in today’s context of the

noninvasive cell-procurement technique, apheresis, violates the constitutional guarantee of equal protection of the laws. It does because it makes a distinction — between compensation for donors of blood plasma and donors of bone marrow — that no longer has a “rational basis.”

The “rational basis test” makes courts excessively deferential to Congress regarding the reasons it gives for regulations it imposes. Courts applying this test usually approve any “conceivable” interest that Congress asserts unless it is so preposterous it makes the judges laugh until their ribs ache.

It would have been nice if the 9th Circuit panel had been more assertive — if it had struck down NOTA’s proscription of compensation for bone marrow donors on equal protection grounds. The panel said it did not need to reach this constitutional question. It simply ruled that Congress did not really ban compensation for bone marrow donors under the apheresis method — which does not take actual bone marrow – because this method did not exist in 1984.

Pushing back against the toopermissive rational basis test is a project for another day. For now, it suffices to say this: At this moment of careless rhetoric about “judicial activism,” the 9th Circuit judges have judged, thereby providing a reminder that proper judicial engagement is different and admirable.

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

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Young victim’s courage shames adults

By Michael Smerconish The Philadelphia Inquirer

Former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky may have waived his preliminary hearing in the child sex-abuse case, but two former Penn State officials charged with perjury and failure to report a crime had their first day in court a week ago.

The hearing featured two hours of testimony from Mike McQueary, the former Penn State graduate assistant who, in 2002, claims to have witnessed Sandusky raping a boy in the football locker room showers. While what McQueary saw — and said — is being challenged, one thing we know is that no Penn State official called the police in 2002.

No, the alarm wasn’t sounded until six years later, when a high school student courageously went to his principal and said he was victimized by Sandusky. He is referred to in the grand jury summary as Victim No. 1, not because he was the first to be victimized but because he was the first to come forward.

As a result, there are now a total of 10 alleged victims and 50 charges of abuse pending against Sandusky. (And if the allegations are true, it strains credulity to believe there are only 10 victims.)

But where would we be without Victim No. 1?

That’s what I kept thinking while reading minute-by-minute tweets last Friday on the prelim-

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We ought to take a moment and reflect upon how a brave young man confronted an alleged evildoer at a time when cowardly adults had simply closed their eyes and shut their mouths.”

inary hearing for former athletic director Tim Curley and vice president Gary Schultz.

As everyone now knows, McQueary saw something on that Friday night. He told head coach Joe Paterno the next day. Paterno then reported to Curley, and subsequently McQueary met with Curley and Schultz — a meeting McQueary said lasted only 10 to 12 minutes. So what did McQueary say?

Last Friday, he testified that he told Curley and Schultz: “What I had seen was extremely sexual, extremely wrong,” according to the media reports. (No transcript has yet been published.)

“I would have said that Jerry was in there in very close proximity with a boy with his arms wrapped around him,” McQueary said, according to the Harrisburg Patriot-News. “I would have said that it was extremely sexual and that some type of intercourse was going on.”

Thomas Harmon, a Penn State campus policeman, testified that he had told Schultz about an alleged incident involving San-

dusky in 1998.

John McQueary, father of Mike, also took the stand, testifying that Schultz told him in 2002 that there had been other allegations involving Sandusky, but that investigators never came up with anything they could “sink teeth into.”

Schultz’s grand jury testimony was also read at the hearing.

Most significantly, he testified that although he knew police were involved in the 1998 incident, he didn’t contact them in 2002. (Schultz also testified that he didn’t know much about the 1998 incident.)

So what is the takeaway?

That Penn State police were aware of a report of abuse by Sandusky in 1998. The matter was referred to the district attorney, who declined to prosecute. Four years later, McQueary reported what he saw in the showers to the vice president in charge of campus police — a man who was in the loop on the claim just four years before. McQueary’s report should have sounded the alarm bells and led to a full investigation. It didn’t. Instead, six more years passed, and it wasn’t an adult who sounded the alarm. It was a young man who reported being victimized.

He has paid a price for his courage. Besides the personal emotional toll, he has been bullied for coming forward, so much so that he had to change high schools in his senior year.

Without that young man, the

abuse might still be continuing.

Once he came forward, others did likewise. Others, who, until that moment, were presumably suffering in silence.

As the Patriot-News said last weekend regarding Victim No. 1: “His story gave others the strength to come forward, to share their stories with authorities. Together their testimonies have built a mountain of evidence against Sandusky and led to the fall of men once thought untouchable.”

We are learning many lessons from this sad story. One just might underscore the need for expansive statutes of limitations in both criminal and civil matters of child abuse. That nine alleged Sandusky victims did not come forward until Victim No. 1 did is heavy testament to the penalty that society exacts from abuse victims. Moving forward, every allowance must be afforded them to step into the public light whenever they are ready to face their attackers.

We ought to take a moment and reflect upon how a brave young man confronted an alleged evildoer at a time when cowardly adults had simply closed their eyes and shut their mouths. The grown-ups at Penn State, it seems, can learn a lesson in personal responsibility from the children they are supposed to be protecting.

— Michael Smerconish writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His email address is www.smerconish.com.

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

L AWRENCE J OURNAL -W ORLD

CALENDAR

MONDAY

SUNDAY

29 TODAY

Partly sunny and mild

Mostly sunny, breezy and mild

Mostly sunny and mild Partly sunny and cooler

High 58° Low 34° POP: 0%

High 56° Low 26° POP: 5%

High 60° Low 25° POP: 5%

High 44° Low 18° POP: 5%

High 39° Low 15° POP: 5%

Wind WSW 7-14 mph

Wind NW 10-20 mph

Wind SSW 8-16 mph

Wind NW 10-20 mph

Wind NNW 7-14 mph

POP: Probability of Precipitation

Kearney 60/31

McCook 61/27 Oberlin 62/28 Goodland 60/28

Beatrice 58/34

Oakley 62/28

Russell Salina 60/30 63/33

Manhattan 62/30 Topeka 58/35 Emporia 60/33

Great Bend 60/29 Dodge City 64/31

Kansas City 56/39 Lawrence Kansas City 54/37 58/34

Chillicothe 52/35 Marshall 54/38 Sedalia 55/39

Nevada 58/36

Chanute 59/34

Hutchinson 64/29 Wichita Pratt 62/33 62/34

Garden City 61/29 Liberal 63/28

Centerville 50/35

St. Joseph 56/31

Sabetha 54/33

Concordia 60/34 Hays 60/28

Clarinda 54/33

Lincoln 56/31

Grand Island 58/32

Plenty of sunshine

Springfield 58/39

Coffeyville Joplin 60/38 60/41

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

LAWRENCE ALMANAC Through 8 p.m. Wednesday.

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

53°/20° 38°/19° 69° in 1984 -9° in 1917

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

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

0.00 2.99 1.49 29.40 39.78

REGIONAL CITIES

Today Fri. Today Fri. Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Independence 60 37 pc 60 33 s Atchison 58 32 pc 55 25 s Fort Riley 62 30 pc 58 24 s Belton 53 38 pc 55 33 s Olathe 54 37 pc 55 32 s Burlington 58 34 pc 58 32 s Osage Beach 57 38 pc 59 31 s Coffeyville 60 38 pc 60 33 s Osage City 58 34 pc 57 30 s Concordia 60 34 pc 55 32 s Ottawa 56 34 pc 55 30 s Dodge City 64 31 pc 59 29 s Wichita 62 33 pc 59 31 s Holton 58 35 pc 57 27 s Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

Seattle 48/42

NATIONAL FORECAST

SUN & MOON

Full

Fri.

7:39 a.m.

5:07 p.m.

11:02 a.m.

11:40 p.m.

Last

New

Billings 56/27

San Francisco 60/49

Denver 60/37

Minneapolis 36/25

Chicago 44/35

Jan 9

Jan 16

As of 7 a.m. Wednesday Lake

Clinton Perry Pomona

Level (ft)

873.71 891.50 973.35

Discharge (cfs)

9 500 15

El Paso 59/36

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

Temperature bands are highs for today.

Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. Š2011

INTERNATIONAL CITIES Today Hi Lo W 88 72 s 39 36 sh 54 44 r 63 38 s 90 76 s 30 23 pc 38 30 c 43 31 sh 90 70 s 65 52 s 47 26 sh 46 41 sh 44 34 c 68 61 s 60 41 s 47 20 pc 46 41 sh 48 32 s 73 45 pc 12 4 pc 30 29 c 70 41 pc 36 24 c 45 42 c 79 69 sh 52 43 c 34 19 s 86 77 t 39 35 sh 77 61 pc 52 36 s 32 30 sn 44 41 c 36 33 pc 37 29 c 24 19 pc

Hi 88 42 54 65 90 34 32 40 90 66 40 50 42 64 65 50 48 50 75 16 32 76 26 48 80 50 36 88 36 77 48 34 47 38 34 36

Fri. Lo W 72 s 41 r 51 r 44 pc 75 s 25 pc 25 i 37 sh 66 pc 48 sh 19 sn 45 r 41 sn 59 pc 45 c 19 s 47 r 32 s 45 pc 7 sf 31 c 41 s 14 s 47 r 71 pc 37 s 23 s 79 t 25 pc 61 s 36 pc 21 sn 41 r 30 t 29 sn 19 c

Houston 70/46

Fronts Cold

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

Atlanta 56/42

Jan 23

LAKE LEVELS

New York 38/35 Washington 48/37

Kansas City 54/37

Los Angeles 76/53

Jan 1

Detroit 38/33

Warm Stationary

Miami 75/63

Precipitation Showers T-storms

Rain

Flurries

Snow

Ice

-10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s National Summary: A weak system will produce a bit of snow over the Great Lakes today. Another weak system will spread rain and snow showers over the northern Plains. The heavy rain and snow will fall on the Northwest. Much of the Southern states will be dry, sunny and mild.

Today Fri. Today Fri. Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Cities Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Memphis 59 44 pc 59 45 s Albuquerque 53 33 s 55 35 s Miami 75 63 pc 78 68 s Anchorage 6 -4 c 6 -6 c Milwaukee 44 29 sf 41 27 c Atlanta 56 42 s 58 46 s Minneapolis 36 25 pc 35 24 c Austin 66 31 s 70 45 s Nashville 56 43 pc 57 41 pc Baltimore 44 33 s 57 34 c New Orleans 69 51 s 71 51 s Birmingham 59 44 s 62 45 s New York 38 35 s 48 39 c Boise 48 41 sh 56 32 r Omaha 52 33 pc 49 27 s Boston 36 32 s 45 36 c 66 46 pc 74 52 s Buffalo 36 31 sf 39 28 sn Orlando 40 35 s 50 38 c Cheyenne 57 35 pc 51 34 pc Philadelphia Phoenix 70 46 s 68 48 s Chicago 44 35 c 43 29 c Pittsburgh 41 35 c 47 34 sh Cincinnati 50 38 pc 50 36 c Portland, ME 29 18 s 36 24 sf Cleveland 40 36 sf 40 31 c Portland, OR 50 42 c 47 37 r Dallas 64 40 s 67 42 s 56 34 pc 58 28 pc Denver 60 37 pc 57 34 pc Reno 52 36 s 60 43 pc Des Moines 50 35 pc 47 29 pc Richmond 62 43 pc 59 36 c Detroit 38 33 sf 40 29 sn Sacramento St. Louis 52 41 pc 56 34 pc El Paso 59 36 s 62 36 s Salt Lake City 52 37 pc 55 31 c Fairbanks -21 -40 sf -30 -40 c San Diego 69 49 s 67 50 pc Honolulu 80 65 s 80 67 s San Francisco 60 49 pc 56 44 c Houston 70 46 s 73 53 s Seattle 48 42 c 45 36 r Indianapolis 46 35 pc 47 33 c Spokane 40 31 sh 42 28 r Kansas City 54 37 pc 55 32 s Tucson 70 42 s 72 40 s Las Vegas 67 42 s 63 42 s Tulsa 65 38 s 63 38 s Little Rock 63 41 s 61 40 s 48 37 s 55 40 pc Los Angeles 76 53 s 68 50 pc Wash., DC National extremes yesterday for the 48 contiguous states High: Corona, CA 83° Low: Grand Marais, MN -13°

WEATHER HISTORY

An Union assault on the well-fortified town of Vicksburg, Miss., was interrupted by flooding on Dec. 29, 1862.

The heavy rain helped Confederates thwart the invasion.

Q:

If a cold front reverses its direction, what would it then be called?

Shooting ranges deal with 2 suicides WICHITA — A Wichita business owner says he’s considering some changes after two suicides at shooting ranges this month.

Wichita police say a man shot himself Monday after renting a gun at Bullseye Shooting Range. Another man shot committed suicide Dec. 2 at The Bullet Stop in Wichita.

Don Holman, owner of The Bullet Stop, told KWCH that his employees are trained to judge a customer’s state of mind. His customers also are required to fill out forms saying they aren’t under the influence of any substance and detailing any history of firearms use or mental illness.

Holman says he’s considering requiring new customers to become members who would have to wait a few days before shooting. He also is considering requiring gun renters to be supervised by an employee.

30 FRIDAY

Open mic poetry night at The Mirth CafĂŠ, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., 745 N.H. Josh Vowell & the Rumble, 9 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third St.

Final Friday events All events are 5-9 p.m. unless otherwise noted 1109 Gallery, 1109 Mass., New Year’s Eve party with L.A. Fahy, 7 p.m.

Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., Dave DeHetre will exhibit glass pieces; musician Gwyneth of Feral Flute will perform, 5-8 p.m.

The Lawrence Art Party, Hobbs Taylor Lofts, 740 N.H., music by the Heebie Jeebies, dance by the Lawrence Ballet Theatre, and art EJTQMBZT ø Love Garden Sounds, 822 Mass., Art For Skate’s Sake, a benefit show for $FOUFOOJBM 4LBUF 1BSL ø Teller’s Restaurant, 746 Mass., Adam Lott: “Excuse me, this is private.â€?

The Invisible Hand Gallery, 801 1/2 Mass., Jeremy Rockwell: “Intersection,� 6-9 p.m.

Phoenix Gallery, 825 Mass., demonstrating artist: Charles Gabel, Recycled Parts Jewelry Global Cafe, 820 Mass., WapĂĄna: “balanced good lifeâ€?; Photography by Brett Ramey Downtown Upstairs, 824 1/2 Mass., works by Traci Bunkers, Mike Wallace and Andy, joined by Wes McCauley and Chris and Sara Teasley.

The Lawrence Percolator, in the alley behind the Lawrence Arts Center, original stories by high school and college young artists, 3-4:30 p.m.; poetry readings from “Begin Again,� 6 p.m.

Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., Recent Works

by Stephen Sweigart and Acrylic Paintings by Jewell Willhite.

Copt/Feiden Gallery, 815 Mass., Kansas paintings and

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

ONGOING

Hot & Ugly Jeff Winter, Jay Willis and Kyle Sweitzer make up the Lawrence punk band Hot & Ugly, who last summer finished their latest album, “Somewhere Better Than This Place,� which you can hear at hotandugly.band camp.com. You can also hear them tonight at 10 at the Replay Lounge, 946 Mass. Cost is $3 for this 21-and-up show.

photography by Louis Copt and Mark Feiden.

The Bourgeois Pig, 6 E. Ninth St., “Te Parti� Atomic Photography featuring Foxy

By Proxy Revue Flora & Fauna Salon, 700 Mass. Suite 307, Fanciful Portraiture In Oil By Liberty Hollis, 6-9 p.m. “Lost Art� Flash Space, 845 Mass.

31 SATURDAY

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

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

New Year’s Eve House Concert at Delaware Commons, with The Heebie Jeebies, Bekah Zachritz, Rebecca McAnnulla and Tasha Haas, 7 p.m., Delaware Street Commons, 1222 Del. The Crumpletons New Year’s at Nine, 7-9:30 p.m., 10 p.m., the Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass.

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

1 SUNDAY

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

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

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

Tuesday through Saturday, 1047 Mass.

Freedom’s Frontier exhibit, Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Carnegie Building, 200 W. Ninth St. Lawrence Arts Center exhibits: Yesnomaybe Exhibition, collaborative works by Kristi Arnold, Eric Conrad and Yoonmi Nam, through Jan. 14; Lived: Living, works by Isadora Stowe and Jordan Schranz, through Jan. 14; Learning is Remembering, works

by Amber Hansen, through Jan. 14; Constellation, an aerial installation by Juniper Tangpuz; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 940 N.H. Lawrence Public Library storytimes for December: German storytime, 4 p.m.

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

Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Fridays; Storytime in Spanish and English, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays; Family storytime, 3:30 p.m. Sundays; Books & Babies, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and 9:30 a.m., 10:10 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.

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

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

Fridays; Teen tutoring, 3 p.m.

Sundays, 707 Vt.

More information on these listings can be found at LJWorld.com and Lawrence.com.

WEATHER TRIVIA™

A warm front

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7:39 a.m.

5:06 p.m.

10:35 a.m.

10:41 p.m.

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Today

Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset

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.

Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Crown Automotive, 3430 S. Iowa; 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. Junkyard Jazz Band, 7 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St. Poker Night, 8 p.m., Applebee’s, 2520 Iowa.

Team trivia, 9 p.m., Johnny’s West, 721 Wakarusa Drive.

Calendar changes coming in 2012 Effective Jan. 1, 2012, the Meetings and Gatherings Calendar items that have run on Saturday Society pages will become part of the Lawrence Journal-World’s daily calendar on the Weather page.

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Honoring a special veteran Emma Pogge, 99, Lawrence, was given a bouquet of roses by the Womens Veterans Reunion during Veterans week, Nov. 7-11, in Branson, Mo. Pogge is one of the oldest World War II women veterans.

Dorothy Pogge submitted the photo.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Baylor survives, but No. 4 Louisville goes down. 4B HOOK ‘EM

Jackson Hicks (3) and Texas smothered Marvin Jones and Cal, 21-10, in the Holiday Bowl.

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More, merrier

Kansas hoops players clear air

By Gary Bedore gbedore@ljworld.com

John Young/Journal-World Photo

KANSAS GUARD NATALIE KNIGHT SHOOTS A FLOATER over Sam Houston State’s Zoe Tucker (32). Knight had career-highs in points (12) and assists (6) in the Jayhawks’ 87-59 victory Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

KU shares wealth in rout of Bearkats

By Benton Smith basmith@ljworld.com

Women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson knew Kansas University needed some balance to its attack, and Wednesday night the players delivered just that.

For the first time this season, all five Jayhawks starters reached double digits in scoring, propelling KU to a 87-59 victory over Sam Houston State at Allen Fieldhouse.

Henrickson loved the way her

team shared the ball, passing out 23 assists on 38 field goals, in its nonconference finale.

“These guys are really, really unselfish,” she said. “They look to find somebody.”

Junior forward Carolyn Davis led all scorers with 21 points, while junior point guard Angel Goodrich (14), senior forward Aishah Sutherland (12), freshman guard Natalie Knight (12) and junior shooting guard Monica Engelman (11) combined to score 80 percent of the team’s points.

Freshman forward Chelsea Gard-

ner scored 10 points in seven minutes off the bench.

While Henrickson was particularly disappointed with the Jayhawks’ 23 turnovers, she said their willingness to look for the open teammate was a high point in the romp.

“They don’t play one-on-one half court and they don’t play one-on-one in transition,” she said of KU’s players.

In her 12th straight start, Knight went for career highs in points and assists (six) against the Bearkats (4-5).

She said Kansas (11-1) played to its full potential.

“Offensively, we share the ball really well. We find the open player,” Knight said. “Tonight, we just showed it.”

Goodrich, who also delivered six assists, said having all five starters reach double figures was a great sign.

“That means we’re sharing the ball, we’re playing together. It’s really good,” the junior captain said.

“You need to have that, especially Please see KU WOMEN, page 3B

It remains to be seen if Monday night’s Kansas University basketball team meeting in Allen Fieldhouse proves as effective as two memorable sessions of the past: • One conducted in a Las Vegas hotel hallway the night before KU’s overtime victory over No. 1-ranked Florida in November of 2006.

• One called at Henry T’s Bar and Grill after a discouraging loss to Oklahoma State in February of 2008 — which BRING ON turned out to be the last loss THE BISON of a national championship Who: Howard (4-9) vs. Kanseason.

“It was a de- sas (8-3) fining moment When: 7 for us,” KU tonight senior guard Where: Allen T y s h a w n Fieldhouse Taylor said of Monday’s 15- TV: Jayhawk to 20-minute TV (Knology players-only channels 3, 13, meeting that 203, 213) followed a post-practice speech of coach Bill Self. “We said, ‘Look, this is where we stop doing all the dumb stuff we’ve been doing, and this is where we stop not being good teammates, not talking when we’re on the court and not cheering for each other.’

Now we’re going to be better teammates. We’re going to be talking and having a lot of energy. After that meeting, practices have been really good.”

Bringing all-out effort each day summarizes the message of Self, whose Jayhawks will play host to Howard University at 7 tonight in Allen Fieldhouse.

“I just wanted to welcome everybody back from Christmas,” Self said of the first practice after a three-day holiday break.

“The thing about it, is, I like our guys, and they know I like them, but I can’t coach them and let things I feel go unsaid.

“If I don’t say it, it will be pent-up frustration for me. The thing I told them more than anything is, we’re not that far off.

We’re a team that, if we don’t bring it every night, then we get really average really fast because we’re not the most talented team. We’ve shown when we bring it, we’re talented enough to beat anybody.

“They’ve actually been pretty Please see KU MEN, page 3B

KU FOOTBALL

QB Crist eager to reunite with Weis

By Matt Tait mtait@ljworld.com

Dayne Crist has wanted to play in the NFL since he first picked up a football at the age of 6.

And if things go well during his one season at Kansas University under the coach who recruited him to Notre Dame out of high school, Crist may get that chance.

For now, though, the former five-star prospect and Fighting Irish quarterback is focused only on making sure that his reunion with KU coach Charlie Weis is as beneficial for Kansas as it is for him.

“At this point, that’s not a con-

versation that I’m having,” said Crist of his pro potential. “The conversation that I’m having is, how are we gonna be successful on offense at Kansas? That’s the most important thing to me right now.”

With his financial-aid agreement signed and many of his personal bios now reflecting his new school, Crist officially can begin his countdown to Kansas.

The 6-foot-4, 235-pound righty who grew up rooting for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and hopes someday to follow in his footsteps, chose to finish his college career at Kansas because of Weis, who recruited him to Notre Dame back in 2008 and

the man who, Crist believes, gives him the best chance to showcase the skills that made him the country’s No. 2-ranked quarterback in his high school class.

“He’s the greatest offensive mind I’ve ever been around,” Crist said of Weis. “So playing for him as an offensive player is very, very exciting. He’s just so knowledgeable with everything in terms of schemes and personnel and ways to take advantage of defenses. It’s really fun to play for him.”

Asked to describe the Weis offense in greater detail, Crist obliged, but spoke in generalities because of the vast make-up of Weis’ attack.

“It’s a pro-style offense, so I think a lot of it demands a little bit more out of the players mentally,” he said. “But once everyone gets the hang of everything, it’s real fun and a real exciting offense to play in.”

Why? “It varies,” Crist said. “We’ve kind of got everything in the arsenal. But we’re good about game-planning and figuring out what works well against our opponents.”

Crist will join a team that has Bahram Mark Sobhani/AP File Photo a solid group of running backs: James Sims, Brandon Bourbon IN THIS PHOTO FROM OCT. 31, 2009, and Tony Pierson. Questions NOTRE DAME COACH CHARLIE WEIS, have popped up about whether RIGHT, INSTRUCTS QB Dayne Crist against Washington State in San Antonio. The two Please see CRIST, page 3B will reunite at Kansas University.

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Pac-10, Big Ten plan matchups NEW YORK (AP) — Realizing bigger isn’t necessarily better, the Big Ten and Pac-12 were looking for ways to get the benefits of conference expansion without adding members.

The rich and powerful leagues announced on Wednesday a plan to start regularly competing against one another in the hope that together they can increase their national exposure.

While the partnership is for all sports, the most noticeable changes will be seen in football.

The two 12-team leagues are aiming to create a 12-game interconference schedule by the 2017 season that would have each

school play an opponent from the other conference every season.

That could mean a steady diet of matchups between heavyweight programs such as Ohio State, Michigan and Wisconsin from the Big Ten against Pac-12 powers such as Southern California and Oregon — and fewer games against lower-level Division I programs.

Increased competition between the leagues in sports other than football could start as early as next year. “From my perspective this improves the scheduling and creates more high-profile matchups,�

Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott

said in a brief phone interview. “It gets us exposure into the Midwest and East Coast on the Big Ten media platforms, the Big Ten Network and ESPN. And we hope it brings some rivalries that are rooted in a 100-year tradition of the Rose Bowl.

The Big Ten and Pac-12 have been Rose Bowl partners for decades. “For me it’s a creative way to accomplish a lot of things the conferences seek through expansion without having to expand,�

Scott said.

Scott said the idea bloomed after the Pac-12 presidents rejected the idea of further expansion back

in October. Scott’s league added Utah and Colorado this year to increase to 12 members, and the Big Ten added Nebraska as its 12th member. Both leagues played conference championship games in football for the first time earlier this month.

The Big Ten had planned to move from an eight-game conference schedule to a nine-game schedule, but commissioner Jim Delany says that is now unlikely.

The Pac-12 is already playing a nine-game conference schedule, but Scott said that could change. “That’s the plan for the moment but we will have a fresh discussion about it,� he said.

| SPORTS WRAP |

NFL, Bengals not immune to economy

Oakland sends reliever Bailey to Boston

By Jim Litke The Associated Press

The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t been anywhere near the vanguard of the NFL for two decades now, a stretch that began not coincidentally when club founder Paul Brown died and son Mike took over.

Yet the Bengals might be again — for all the wrong reasons — if a mild downturn in league-wide attendance since 2007 becomes a trend.

The team’s 65,500-seat stadium, named in Paul Brown’s honor but financed by taxpayers, was less than two-thirds full Saturday as the team locked up just its third winning season in the last 21 years.

Hoping to head off an even more embarrassing number of no-shows when Baltimore visits Sunday with a playoff berth on the line for Cincinnati, the team and players are practically begging fans to come. “We need all of you this week,� said cornerback Adam “Pacman� Jones, one of a handful of players who made postgame pitches.

Cincinnati has finished in the middle of the pack in attendance season after season despite results that would doom a franchise in just about any other pro sport. But as a trio of TV deals announced just two weeks ago proved again, the NFL is unlike any other league. Despite stumbling through a lockout this summer and scrambling to cope with a growing concussion problem, it remains North America’s most popular game by just about any measure.

But even the NFL is not immune to a struggling economy.

According to figures compiled by Business Insider, attendance at games has slipped four years in a row. In 2007, the league’s teams, on average, played to 99.9 percent capacity; last season, that figure was 94.6 percent. An NFL spokesman said Monday that 2011 attendance was down 0.5 percent ahead of the final regularseason weekend.

Already ahead of the curve, the Bengals touched a new low at Paul Brown Stadium this season against Buffalo (41,142) and sold out only one home game — a gift from thousands of Steelers’ fans who made the journey from Pittsburgh.

Although Cincinnati currently occupies the league’s cellar in terms of attendance — 72 percent capacity, on average — St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Miami, Buffalo and even NFL-crazy Washington are all below 90 percent this season. Large swaths of empty seats weren’t uncommon in Jacksonville, San Diego, Kansas City and Indianapolis, too.

If there’s any consolation to be had from those numbers, it’s two-fold. First, other leagues would love to be playing in front of crowds at 95 percent capacity. Second, none of the other franchises lingering near the bottom have built up quite as much ill will with their fan base over time as the Bengals. Considering how much the NFL invests to help teams achieve parity and contend every so often — revenue-sharing, hard salary caps, franchise tags and the draft — it’s not easy to be as bad as the Bengals have been for that long.

As precedents go, however, the league can’t be too pleased with lowered ticket prices.

While TV revenues skyrocket, attendance already has been dented by everything from the bad economy and high prices — average cost for a family of four last year: $426.84 — to fantasy-football followers who can watch multiple games on their HD sets at home without paying $7 for a beer. Plus, it gets cold in plenty of NFL towns by the time December rolls around.

pionship Series national championship on Nov. 3. The SEC released its first 14-team schedule on Wednesday with new members Missouri and Texas A&M as part of the conference.

Missouri will play the 2012 season in the SEC East and entertain Georgia on Sept. 8. Texas A&M will be in the West and play host to Florida. The first conference game will be Aug. 30 when South Carolina visits Vanderbilt.

Teams will still play eight conference games, with six against divisional foes and two against the other division.

Munchak: No PSU contact NASHVILLE, TENN. — Mike Munchak says he is not heading to Penn State as coach. The Titans coach said Wednesday he was flattered to be mentioned for his alma mater, but insisted he loves what he’s doing in Tennessee. Munchak says he is going nowhere despite reports in Pennsylvania calling him Penn State’s top target to replace Joe Paterno.

Munchak says he’s not been contacted by anyone at Penn State nor reached out to the university.

Bowden takes over at Akron

BASEBALL

A-Rod treated in Germany NEW YORK — The New York Yankees say third baseman Alex Rodriguez is fine after having special treatment on his right knee and left shoulder in Germany earlier this month. The 36-year-old Rodriguez had plasma-rich platelet injections following a recommendation from the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

MU to open with Georgia BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Missouri and Texas A&M will play their first Southeastern Conference games at home on Sept. 8, and Alabama will visit LSU in a rematch of the Bowl Cham-

TODAY • Men’s basketball vs. Howard, 7 p.m.

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Florida v. Rutgers 6 p.m.

Elon v. N. Carolina 6 p.m.

Howard v. Kansas 7 p.m.

S. Illinois v. Evansville 7 p.m.

Ga. Tech v. Fordham 7 p.m.

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Vanderbilt v. Marquette 8 p.m.

Oklahoma v. Cincinnati 8 p.m.

BYU v. St. Mary’s 10 p.m.

UCLA v. Stanford 10 p.m.

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AKRON, OHIO — Terry Bowden believes he is returning to Division I football after a 13 years away not just older but wiser.

The 54-year-old former Auburn coach was introduced Wednesday as the 27th coach at Akron. Bowden’s job is to restore a program with a rich tradition, state-of-the-art stadium, but a woeful record in recent years. “Hold on to your hats, it’s going to be fun,� said Bowden, who took Auburn to an 11-0 record in 1993 and is 140-62-2 in 18 seasons at four schools overall.

The son of former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden is confident he can turn the Zips into consistent winners though he admits it will be a challenge. He replaces Rob Ianello, fired in November after consecutive 1-11 records the past two years.

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OAKLAND, CALIF. — The Oakland Athletics traded All-Star closer Andrew Bailey and outfielder Ryan Sweeney to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday for outfielder Josh Reddick, infield prospect Miles Head and minor-league pitcher Raul Alcantara.

Bailey gives the Red Sox a reliable ninth-inning guy to replace the departed Jonathan Papelbon, who signed a $50 million, four-year contract as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies in November.

Bailey Bailey — the 2009 AL Rookie of the Year who made the All-Star team that season and again in 2010 — has been the subject of trade talk this offseason.

The right-handed Bailey, 27, went 0-4 with a 3.24 earned-run average and 24 saves in 412â „3 innings and 42 appearances this year.

He spent time on the disabled list for the second straight season, pitching for the first time in 2011 on May 29 after being sidelined with a strained right forearm.

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BOX SCORE SAM HOUSTON STATE (59) MIN FG FT REB PF TP m-a m-a o-t Britni Martin 26 6-15 0-1 1-5 2 14 Angela Beadle 16 2-7 0-1 3-4 1 4 Sequeena Thomas 22 1-9 0-0 2-3 1 2 Jasmine Johnson 29 3-7 2-2 1-2 0 8 Chanice Smith 30 3-10 2-2 0-0 0 11 Khamra Echols 24 3-6 0-0 1-2 0 6 Jasmin Wiley 12 1-3 0-0 1-1 3 2 Devin Wombles 11 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 3 Zoe Tucker 10 0-0 1-2 1-1 4 1 Nyha Carter 8 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 Caysean Clavelle 6 1-2 2-2 0-1 0 4 Tanishia Manson 6 0-1 2-2 1-2 0 2 team 1-4 Totals 22-64 9-12 12-25 11 59 Three-point goals: 6-14 (Smith 3-5, Martin 2-6, Wombles 1-2, Thomas 0-1). Assists: 8 (Echols 3, Martin, Johnson, Wombles, Tucker, Carter). Turnovers: 20 (Smith 5, Thomas 3, Johnson 3, Echol 2, Wiley 2, Martin, Beadle, Tucker, Carter, Manson).

Blocked shots: 5 (Martin, Thomas, Johnson, Smith, Manson). Steals: 15 (Martin 3, Thomas 3, Beadle 2, Johnson 2, Smith, Clavelle, Echols, Wiley, Carter).

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when you’re going into a tough conference like we are.”

Sutherland, who had a double-double with 10 rebounds, agreed.

“In the Big 12, all five of us are gonna have to score in double digits,” the senior forward said, “because everyone comes out strong. It’s a lot better competition.”

According to Henrickson, KU didn’t play at a Big 12 level for most of the win over SHSU. “I’m gonna have fun watching 10 minutes of film,” she said. “The other 30 might be agonizing.”

Indeed, it was a huge run in each half that led to the lopsided score.

Sam Houston State junior forward Britni Martin had the Bearkats up early, scoring 10 of their first 16 points, as SHSU led 16-13 in the first half.

However, Kansas countered the visiting team’s hot start with a 15-0 run.

Davis — who finished with 13 boards — scored six of her 17 first-half points in that stretch and dominated, repeatedly posting up in the paint and using her position to score effortlessly.

After Davis scored two straight baskets to give the Jayhawks a 17-16 lead, Engelman buried a pull-up jumper on the left side, Knight rewarded Bunny Williams for running the floor by finding her for a lay-up, Davis posted up under the rim and scored, Goodrich found Knight for a three-pointer from the right corner and Sutherland

Crist CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B

Darrian Miller, last season’s second-leading rusher, will be back in 2012. While Miller’s status is unclear at this point, his addition only would make KU’s backfield stronger. Crist said running backs of all kinds typically play a key role in the Weis offense.

“Definitely,” he said. “Every position is so vital. Having a talented stable of running backs is going to be huge for us.”

As for the guys he will throw to, Crist said KU’s new offense would not be picky about the make-up of its wide receivers.

“With coach Weis, I’ve played with big guys, fast guys, small guys. It doesn’t really matter,” Crist said. “I think at this point it’s just about guys that love playing and will be playmakers. Size and speed and all that stuff … that doesn’t make a difference, really. We need guys that are smart, that know what they’re supposed to be doing and are disciplined in their route-running and just want to make plays.”

Crist makes Weis’ offense sound simple. It’s not.

But KU’s new QB said as long as guys are willing to put in time to master it, KU should benefit tremendously.

“He’s a great coach and has a great way of teaching,”

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KANSAS GUARD ANGEL GOODRICH (3) SAILS under the outstretched arm of defender Angela Beadle for a lay-up during KU’s 87-59 victory over Sam Houston State on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse. scored an easy lay-in to put KU ahead, 28-16.

Sutherland then scored six of KU’s final 12 points in the first half, helping the Jayhawks to a 40-31 lead at the break.

Crist said of the offense’s architect. “As long as everyone buys in, I don’t think that’ll be a problem.”

Crist, who is scheduled to arrive in Lawrence on Jan. 13, said he already had been in contact with several of his new teammates and added that he was looking forward to joining them for offseason workouts.

“The biggest thing for me,” Crist said, “was just knowing that football ends for everybody, no matter how long you play, whether you’re an NFL all-pro, a guy that just played little league football or anywhere in between. So just maximizing whatever time I have left to play football was what was most important. I love this game so much, and I’ve been playing since I was 6 years old. It’s tough to imagine what life will be without it.”

As for any extra pressure that might come because of the excitement surrounding his commitment, Crist, the first five-star football recruit in KU history, said he would use that as a method to motivate himself and his new teammates.

“That’s all stuff that I can’t really control,” he said. “I just love playing. And I’m going to love playing just as much this next year as I did when I was 6 years old. I’m excited that there’s a buzz, but that’s gonna be a buzz for the entire team. That’s something that will be nice to have around us, but we just have to do whatever it takes to be as successful as we can.”

MIN FG FT REB PF TP m-a m-a o-t Aishah Sutherland 30 6-10 0-0 3-10 1 12 Carolyn Davis 30 9-14 3-3 5-13 1 21 Angel Goodrich 33 6-11 0-0 1-3 0 14 Monica Engelman 27 4-9 2-2 1-6 2 11 Natalie Knight 27 5-6 0-0 1-3 1 12 CeCe Harper 16 1-2 0-0 0-1 4 2 Bunny Williams 13 1-4 0-0 0-2 0 2 Asia Boyd 13 0-4 1-2 1-3 1 1 Chelsea Gardner 7 5-6 0-0 1-2 1 10 Donielle Breaux 4 1-2 0-0 0-1 0 2 team 4-5 Totals 38-68 6-7 17-49 11 87 Three-point goals: 5-9 (Knight 2-2, Goodrich 2-4, Engelman 1-2, Boyd 0-1).

Assists: 23 (Goodrich 6, Knight 6, Davis 2, Engelman 2, Boyd 2, Williams 2, Harper 2, Breaux). Turnovers: 23 (Davis 8, Goodrich 5, Engelman 4, Harper 3, Williams 2, Gardner).

Blocked shots: 7 (Davis 3, Goodrich 2, Sutherland, Boyd). Steals: 7 (Sutherland 2, Knight 2, Davis, Goodrich, Harper).

Sam Houston State 31 28 — 59 Kansas 40 47 — 87 Officials: Branda Pantoja, Charles Carroll, Jeff Stromgren. Attendance: 1,867.

SHSU cut its deficit to 4238 early in second half on a lay-up by Jasmine Johnson, but a Goodrich three-pointer ignited a crushing 21-0 Kansas run that lasted more than five minutes and was capped by a three-pointer from Engelman, who scored seven points in the decisive run.

KU begins its Big 12 schedule at 8 p.m. Wednesday, when it plays at Texas.

Crist on Allen Fieldhouse One day after Weis officially was introduced as the new KU football coach on Dec. 9, Crist took advantage of his connection to snag a seat in Allen Fieldhouse for the Jayhawks’ 78-67 victory against No. 2 Ohio State.

What did he think?

“That was something else,” Crist said. “I’ve never seen a basketball game like that.

Just seeing the excitement with the fan base and just how loud it got … that was very exciting and something I definitely hope we can carry with us to the football stadium when we start playing this fall.”

OU WR granted release Oklahoma wide receiver Justin McCay, a red-shirt freshman who played for new KU offensive-line coach Tim Grunhard at Bishop Miege High, has been granted a release by Sooners coach Bob Stoops and could be exploring a transfer to KU. After red-shirting in 2010, McCay, 6-foot-2, 209 pounds, played in three games this season but did not record a reception.

As a senior in high school, McCay was the No. 1-ranked player in Kansas in the Class of 2010, according to Rivals. com. Reports have indicated that McCay also is considering Kansas State and Missouri. If he follows through on his transfer, McCay would have to sit out the 2011 season.

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good since that meeting. I said, ‘Gosh, coach must be a real jerk. He wants you to play with emotion and passion. Imagine a coach actually telling a team that. What a jerk,’” Self cracked.

Once Self left the locker room, the meeting became a bit more personal.

“It worked for me my freshman year, telling Sherron (Collins), ‘We need you.

We need you,’” junior combo guard Elijah Johnson said, indicating the squad normally holds about three special meetings per season. “Now to hear Merv (Lindsay, freshman) tell me the same thing ... it starts over. Sometimes you just need to hear it again.”

Johnson also had some advice for the rookies on the roster.

“Just me sitting down talking to a lot of the young fellas, telling them that next year a lot of us won’t be here.

A lot of people will be gone (to graduation or NBA),” Johnson said. “Those games they sit on the sideline and cheer for us ... are they ready to be in (the game)? When I said that to a lot of them, they thought about it. I told them it’s less than a year away.

They have to start preparing, getting stronger in the weight room. I got Ben (McLemore), Merv and a couple more players really just getting into their own zone and figuring out, ‘This is our life,’ and, ‘This is what we need to get the best at.’ They are trying to grow, trying to turn into grown men.”

KU junior Thomas Robinson, who is the Jayhawks’ one sure NBA prospect on the roster — he’s listed as No. 6 pick of the 2012 first round; Johnson as No. 14 selection of the second round and Taylor No. 15 of second round by draftexpress.com — spoke at the meeting, as did Johnson, Taylor, Conner Teahan, Justin Wesley and Jordan Juenemann.

“I said, ‘There is a problem where we are at. We are going downhill as a team,’” Robinson revealed. “We had to call a meeting to get things right.

We found out what the problem is. We got the problem fixed. The attitude is back to where it was at the beginning of the season. It’s our fault we have three losses. Sickening.” he added of the squad’s 8-3 record. “Our motivation is to prove we are good every day.

This is Kansas. Nothing less than championships is acceptable.”

Johnson said the team is newly motivated with two nonconference games remaining (KU meets North Dakota at 3 p.m. Saturday in Allen) before Wednesday’s league opener versus Kansas State.

“I feel we’ve got something to prove,” Johnson said. “A lot of people I won’t say are waiting for us to fall off, but they don’t pay us too much mind. They respect us because of who we are and our coach, but I feel a lot of people are just throwing us under the rug. It’s not a comfortable feeling. We want to make some headlines and be talk of the town again.

“If I was at another school

Thursday, December 29, 2011

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Howard vs. Kansas Probable Starters HOWARD (4-9) F — Prince Okoroh (6-5) F — Mike Phillips (6-7) C — Alphonso Leary (6-11) G —Glen Andrews (6-2) G — Calvin Thompson (6-3)

KANSAS (8-3) F — Thomas Robinson (6-10) F — Travis Releford (6-6) C — Jeff Withey (7-0) G — Tyshawn Taylor (6-3) G — Elijah Johnson (6-4)

Tipoff: 7 p.m today, Allen Fieldhouse.

TV: Jayhawk TV (Knology channels 3, 13, 203, 213)

Rosters HOWARD 0 — Glen Andrews, 6-2, 195, Sr., G, Alexandria, Va. 1 — Tre Lee, 6-4, 210, Soph., G, Hampton, Va. 2 — Calvin Thompson, 6-3, 190, Jr., G, New Orleans.

3 —Prince Okoroh, 6-5, 205, Fr., G/F, Glenarden, Md. 4 — Anton Dickerson, 6-2, 175, Jr., G, Brooklyn, N.Y. 5 — Simuel Frazier, 5-11, 180, Fr., G, Norfolk, Va. 10 — Clinton Cuffee, 6-2, 180, Sr., G, Virginia Beach, Va. 13 —Mike Phillips, 6-7, 225, Jr., F, Fredericksburg, Va. 15 — Brandon Bailey, 6-6, 190, Fr., F, Largo, Md. 21 — Dadrian Collins, 6-6, 220, Jr., F, Williamsburg, Va. 22 — Brandon Ford, 6-3, 190, Fr., G, Brandywine, Md. 25 — Theodore Boyomo, 6-9, 230, Fr., C, Cameroon.

32 — Alphonso Leary, 6-11, 205, Soph., C, Norfolk, Va. 44 — Oliver Ellison, 6-8, 190, Fr., C, Washington, D.C. Head coach: Kevin Nickelberry.

Assistants: Travis Lyons, Keith Coutreyer.

in the Big 12, I would be thinking, ‘I can’t wait to play Kansas this year because (they are) most vulnerable,’ as far as the team goes and talent level goes. Everybody gets to come to the fieldhouse this year. I would circle that game because not many teams get a chance to beat us. This is the year for anybody. That’s what they are thinking, but we’ve got a different game plan.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Head coach: Bill Self.

Assistants: Joe Dooley, Danny Manning, Kurtis Townsend.

stipulations on them, and they blew those away, so I’m really happy for them,” Self said of the two, who will be eligible to play in games next season with four years of eligibility remaining.

Since they’ve been back ...

“The level of competition has shot out the roof,” Johnson said. “They are athletic and they can play.”

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Taylor’s health: Tyshawn Taylor, who had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee on Dec. 11, said he’s feeling fine. He didn’t miss a game because of the surgery.

“Aside from a little swelling here and there, it’s good,” Taylor said. “I ice it every day, and I’m good.”

Overtime: KU has held daily two-a-day workouts leading to tonight’s game.

“I’m really not a morning person,” said Johnson, who hopped out of bed at 8 a.m. for a morning practice Wednesday, “but today was O one of my top three practices Today’s foe: Howard is all year. If it’s going to make us feel like this after practice, located in Washington, D.C., I’d tell him (Self) to keep do- with an enrollment of 10,500. … The Bison are 4-1 at home, ing it every day.”

O 0-7 on the road and 0-1 at Newcomers: KU fresh- neutral sites. Senior guard men McLemore and Jamari Glen Andrews, a Tulsa transTraylor, who were ineligible fer who has played in three of and could not practice with Howard’s 12 games, averages the team first semester, have a team-leading 14.0 points been practicing since the end per game. Junior guard Calvin Thompson (no relation of final exams.

“Our practice squad is ac- to former KU player Calvin tually decent, pretty good. Thompson) averages 11.3 Ben and Jamari have given points and 4.5 rebounds a us a lot of energy and ath- game. Junior forward Mike leticism being out there,” Self Phillips averages 10.2 points said. “I wish they could play and a team-best 6.9 boards. now because they would cer- ... KU won the only meeting tainly help us. Practices have between the schools, 100-67, been better. It’s much more in the opening round of the 1992 NCAA Tournament in competitive out there.”

Self said the two players Dayton.

O excelled in the classroom Self update on the red first semester.

“They can do everything mark on his forehead: “I had now except play in games some pre-cancer spots, and and travel. They’re cleared the doctor told me I needed to go. One of them had a 3.3 to get rid of them. Today’s (GPA) and one had a 3.2, so my last day of medicine. they did great academically. I’ve been taking it for three I’m really proud of them. The weeks. I’ll be back to normal NCAA put some very strict in a couple days.”

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L AWRENCE J OURNAL -W ORLD

TOP 25 ROUNDUP

Georgetown snaps Louisville’s home streak The Associated Press

No. 12 Georgetown 71, No. 4 Louisville 68 LOUISVILLE, KY. — Georgetown is more concerned with accumulating wins than making statements with 10 freshmen and sophomores on the roster. Sophomore Markel Starks and freshman Otto Porter made sure the Hoyas did both.

Starks scored 16 of his career-high 20 points in the second half, and Porter came up clutch late as No. 12 Georgetown snapped No. 4 Louisville’s 20-game home winning streak with a 71-68 victory Wednesday night in the Big East opener for both teams.

“It was a very good, big win against a very good team in a difficult place to play,” Georgetown coach John Thompson III said. “We aren’t worrying about validation right now.”

Still, it was another strong performance from a team picked 10th in the Big East.

Georgetown (11-1, 1-0) built an 11-point lead before having to survive a rally to win for the ninth consecutive time.

This was their grittiest effort yet, coming from behind to build a big lead and then held on when Louisville rallied late in front of a raucous crowd.

Starks finished 7-of-8 from the field to help Georgetown take control and Porter, who had 14 points and 14 rebounds, made several key plays late that helped the Hoyas fend off the Cardinals.

“When you’re in the heat of the battle you’re just playing in the flow of the game, shots are going to come,” Starks said. “Whether you make them or miss them, those are shots you’ve got to be able to take. I took them and they were able to fall.”

Louisville (12-1, 0-1) had been one of six Division I teams that came into play Wednesday without a loss.

The Cardinals held a tenuous lead through most of the first half and early into the second before the Hoyas’ youth movement took over.

Kyle Kuric finished with 17 points and Peyton Siva had 15 for Louisville.

“This is very disappointing. This is our first loss at home. It’s sad,” Cardinals guard Chris Smith said.

Trailing 63-52, the Car-

dinals went on an 11-0 run sparked when Russ Smith hit a three in the corner and Siva made two key plays, including hitting a floater off the glass before Gorgui Dieng scored down low to tie the score with 2:01 left.

Porter followed up a miss

by Henry Sims with a layup then grabbed a defensive rebound on the other end that led to two free throws by Sims that made it 67-63 with 1:12 left. Porter added two free throws to push the margin to six before Smith hit a three-pointer to cut it to 6966 with 21 seconds left.

But Porter hit two more free throws to seal it.

“Nothing’s going through my mind, just these are tough shots, I’ve got to hit these free throws and our coach just kept telling me these are clutch free throws, this is what you’ve been practicing,” Porter said. “It never crossed my mind about the crowd.”

Louisville had been off to its best start since 1974-75 and its longest home winning streak since 1984 even though the Cardinals needed to rally to win their last three nonconference games and must play No. 3 Kentucky at Rupp Arena next.

GEORGETOWN (11-1) Thompson 4-10 0-0 10, Lubick 1-2 0-0 2, Sims 2-8 3-4 7, Starks 7-8 2-2 20, Clark 2-8 3-5 7, Whittington 0-1 0-0 0, Hopkins 0-2 2-2 2, Porter 5-6 4-6 14, Trawick 2-3 4-5 9. Totals 23-48 18-24 71.

LOUISVILLE (12-1) Kuric 5-13 2-2 17, Behanan 4-8 0-0 8, Dieng 3-8 1-3 7, Siva 5-10 5-6 15, C. Smith 1-5 1-3 4, R. Smith 6-13 0-0 14, Buckles 1-3 0-1 2, Swopshire 0-0 1-2 1, Ware 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-60 10-17 68.

Halftime-Louisville 35-32. 3-Point GoalsGeorgetown 7-11 (Starks 4-4, Thompson 2-2, Trawick 1-2, Porter 0-1, Clark 0-1, Lubick 0-1), Louisville 8-24 (Kuric 5-12, R. Smith 2-7, C. Smith 1-3, Behanan 0-1, Siva 0-1). Fouled Out-Dieng. Rebounds-Georgetown 38 (Porter 14), Louisville 32 (Behanan, Dieng 8).

Assists-Georgetown 11 (Sims 4), Louisville 15 (Siva 6). Total Fouls-Georgetown 18, Louisville 20. Technical-Louisville Bench.

A-22,517.

No. 3 Kentucky 86, Lamar 64 LEXINGTON, KY. — Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 18 points, and Kentucky beat Lamar in the Wildcats’ final game before facing No. 4 Louisville.

Kentucky (12-1) opened the game on an 11-2 run and maintained its first-half lead because of its free throw shooting. The Wildcats were 14-of-17 from the foul line in the first half.

LAMAR (8-5) Harper 0-4 0-0 0, Brown 1-3 2-2 4, Miles 2-10 6-6 11, Lamb 1-3 0-3 2, James 13-29 2-2 29, Acosta 1-1 0-0 2, Lynch 4-7 0-0 8, Davis 0-1 0-0 0, Minor 1-2 0-0 2, Nelson 0-2 2-2 2, Ebomwonyi 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 25-65 12-15 64.

KENTUCKY (12-1) Kidd-Gilchrist 5-6 8-10 18, Davis 5-10 0-0 10, Miller 4-7 3-4 15, Lamb 3-9 5-6 12, Teague 4-8 6-7 15, Jones 4-10 1-2 9, Polson 0-0 0-0 0, Beckham 0-0 0-0 0, Vargas 0-1 0-0 0, Long 0-0 0-0 0, Wiltjer 1-2 4-4 7. Totals 26-53 27-33 86.

Halftime-Kentucky 44-28. 3-Point GoalsLamar 2-12 (James 1-4, Miles 1-4, Davis 0-1, Lamb 0-1, Harper 0-1, Minor 0-1), Kentucky 7-14 (Miller 4-6, Wiltjer 1-2, Teague 1-3, Lamb 1-3). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsLamar 36 (Ebomwonyi 8), Kentucky 36 (Davis 13). Assists-Lamar 9 (Minor 3), Kentucky 15 (Kidd-Gilchrist, Teague 4). Total Fouls-Lamar 21, Kentucky 13.

A-24,230.

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GEORGETOWN’S OTTO PORTER, RIGHT, pressures Louisville’s Peyton Silva. No. 12 Georgetown handed No. 4 Louisville its first loss of the season, 71-68, on Wednesday night in Louisville, Ky. for Syracuse, which won easily despite a subpar performance from leading scorer Kris Joseph, who missed all six of his shots and did not score. He did have four steals and four assists.

SETON HALL (11-2) Edwin 0-11 3-6 3, Auda 3-6 0-2 6, Pope 2-9 0-0 4, Theodore 6-13 0-1 14, Cosby 2-7 0-0 6, Mobley 3-6 0-0 7, Grennan 0-0 0-0 0, Karlis 1-3 0-0 3, Wilson 1-2 0-0 3, Geramipoor 1-3 1-2 3. Totals 19-60 4-11 49.

SYRACUSE (14-0) Christmas 2-4 3-4 7, Joseph 0-6 0-0 0, Melo 6-9 0-0 12, Jardine 2-6 0-0 5, Triche 3-10 4-4 11, Carter-Williams 1-1 0-0 2, Resavy 0-0 0-0 0, Waiters 7-10 1-2 15, Fair 4-9 1-2 9, Keita 2-3 2-4 6, Hoffmann 0-0 0-0 0, Lyde-Cajuste 0-0 0-0 0, Jones 0-0 0-0 0, Reese 0-1 0-0 0, Tomaszewski 0-0 0-0 0, Southerland 4-8 0-0 8. Totals 31-67 11-16 75.

Halftime-Syracuse 34-15. 3-Point GoalsSeton Hall 7-21 (Theodore 2-4, Cosby 2-7, Wilson 1-2, Karlis 1-2, Mobley 1-2, Pope 0-1, Edwin 0-3), Syracuse 2-13 (Jardine 1-2, Triche 1-4, Waiters 0-2, Southerland 0-2, Joseph 0-3). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsSeton Hall 45 (Pope 9), Syracuse 39 (Fair 8).

Assists-Seton Hall 12 (Karlis 3), Syracuse 20 (Jardine, Joseph, Triche 4). Total FoulsSeton Hall 15, Syracuse 12. A-25,081.

No. 1 Syracuse 75, Seton Hall 49 SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Fab Melo had 12 points and 10 blocks, both career-highs, and Syracuse stifled Seton Hall at every turn in the Big East opener for both teams.

Syracuse (14-0, 1-0) gained control with a staunch defensive performance in the opening half in building a 3415 lead.

Melo, who had his first career double-double, pulled in No. 2 Ohio State 87, seven rebounds.

Northwestern 54 Dion Waiters had 15 points COLUMBUS, OHIO — William and Brandon Triche added 11

Buford had career-highs of 28 points and five three-pointers as Ohio State showed off its perimeter shooting against Northwestern in the Big Ten opener for both teams.

Jared Sullinger added 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Buckeyes (13-1, 1-0), who dominated the boards 49-30.

NORTHWESTERN (10-3) Crawford 4-12 4-6 13, Shurna 5-18 0-0 11, Mirkovic 1-2 1-2 3, Sobolewski 2-4 5-7 10, Hearn 1-2 0-0 2, Marcotullio 1-2 0-0 3, Fruendt 0-0 0-0 0, Cobb 2-9 0-0 6, Curletti 1-4 3-4 6. Totals 17-53 13-19 54.

OHIO STATE (13-1) Thomas 6-13 4-6 16, Sullinger 7-11 2-5 17, Craft 0-3 2-4 2, Smith Jr. 1-3 2-3 4, Buford 9-14 5-5 28, Sibert 4-7 0-0 12, Scott 0-0 0-0 0, Ross 0-0 0-0 0, Thompson 1-2 0-0 2, Weatherspoon 1-3 1-3 3, Williams 0-2 1-2 1, Ravenel 0-2 2-2 2, McDonald 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 29-61 19-30 87.

Halftime-Ohio St. 41-26. 3-Point GoalsNorthwestern 7-20 (Cobb 2-4, Crawford 1-2, Curletti 1-2, Marcotullio 1-2, Sobolewski 1-3, Shurna 1-6, Hearn 0-1), Ohio St. 10-20 (Buford 5-7, Sibert 4-6, Sullinger 1-1, Thompson 0-1, Weatherspoon 0-1, Craft 0-1, Thomas 0-3). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsNorthwestern 30 (Crawford 6), Ohio St. 49 (Sullinger 14). Assists-Northwestern 10 (Sobolewski 5), Ohio St. 15 (Buford, Scott 4). Total Fouls-Northwestern 22, Ohio St. 17. A-19,049.

No. 9 Connecticut 60, South Florida 57 TAMPA, FLA. — Jeremy Lamb scored 16 of his 23 points in the second half, helping Connecticut hold off South Florida in its Big East opener without suspended coach Jim Calhoun.

UCONN (11-1) Smith 0-3 4-4 4, Oriakhi 2-6 2-5 6, Drummond 2-5 0-2 4, Lamb 8-11 6-8 23, Napier 1-9 1-2 4, Daniels 2-5 0-0 4, Olander 2-3 2-2 6, Boatright 4-6 0-1 9. Totals 21-48 15-24 60.

SOUTH FLORIDA (7-7) Gilchrist 5-14 2-3 12, Fitzpatrick 4-6 2-2 14, Collins 1-7 2-2 4, Noriega 1-3 4-5 7, Robertson 1-3 0-0 2, Anderson Jr. 1-4 2-2 4, Rudd 2-4 0-0 5, Poland 4-8 0-2 9, Nash 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 19-50 12-16 57.

Halftime-UConn 30-28. 3-Point GoalsUConn 3-12 (Boatright 1-1, Lamb 1-2, Napier 1-6, Smith 0-1, Daniels 0-2), South Florida 7-17 (Fitzpatrick 4-6, Rudd 1-2, Poland 1-3, Noriega 1-3, Gilchrist 0-1, Nash 0-1, Robertson 0-1). Fouled OutNone. Rebounds-UConn 36 (Drummond 7), South Florida 30 (Fitzpatrick 12). AssistsUConn 6 (Napier 3), South Florida 11 (Collins 6). Total Fouls-UConn 16, South Florida 18. Technical-UConn Bench.

A-5,705.

No. 16 Michigan State 80, No. 13 Indiana 65 EAST LANSING, MICH. — Keith Appling scored a career-high 25 points and sparked a 20-0 second-half run to help Michigan State hand Indiana its first loss of the season.

Appling, who had 18 points in the second half, added seven assists for the Spartans (12-2 overall, 1-0 Big Ten).

INDIANA (12-1) Hulls 2-10 0-0 4, Watford 9-16 4-6 26, Oladipo 5-13 0-1 10, Jones III 5-10 1-2 11, Zeller 2-5 0-0 4, Moore 0-0 0-0 0, Abell 0-0 0-0 0, Pritchard 1-2 0-0 2, Roth 2-5 0-0 6, Elston 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 27-64 5-9 65.

MICHIGAN STATE (12-2) Payne 3-4 2-2 8, Appling 7-12 9-10 25, Dawson 2-5 3-4 7, Green 4-8 1-4 11, Wood 6-11 0-0 13, Gauna 0-0 0-0 0, Thornton 1-2 0-0 2, Trice 0-2 0-0 0, Nix 6-9 2-2 14. Totals 29-53 17-22 80.

Halftime-Michigan St. 36-29. 3-Point Goals-Indiana 6-17 (Watford 4-6, Roth 2-5, Oladipo 0-2, Hulls 0-4), Michigan St. 5-13 (Green 2-2, Appling 2-4, Wood 1-4, Thornton 0-1, Trice 0-2). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsIndiana 31 (Watford 10), Michigan St. 33 (Green 7). Assists-Indiana 10 (Hulls 5), Michigan St. 14 (Appling 7). Total FoulsIndiana 18, Michigan St. 14. A-14,797.

No. 19 UNLV 124, Central Arkansas 75 LAS VEGAS — Chace Stanback was 9 of 11 from threepoint range and scored 29 points to lead UNLV. Stanback hit his first six shots from beyond the arc for the Rebels (14-2).

CENTRAL ARKANSAS (5-7) Garner 4-8 0-0 11, Harks 4-7 1-2 9, Miles 7-16 7-10 21, Rutledge 6-10 0-2 13, Wells 1-3 0-0 2, Crawford 2-4 0-0 5, Clayborn 0-2 0-0 0, Brown 0-2 0-0 0, Nordman 0-1 0-0 0, Harris 2-2 0-0 6, Henson 1-4 2-2 4, Bremner 0-3 0-0 0, Williams 1-3 0-0 2, Borden 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 29-67 10-16 75.

UNLV (14-2) Moser 8-14 0-0 18, Massamba 1-1 2-2 4, Bellfield 0-2 0-0 0, Marshall 4-8 2-2 10, Hawkins 4-8 1-2 10, Thomas 5-5 3-3 13, Wallace 1-3 0-0 3, Smith 5-7 0-0 13, Lopez 5-5 3-4 13, Mashour 3-4 1-2 8, Stanback 10-12 0-0 29, Norman 1-1 0-0 3. Totals 47-70 12-15 124.

Halftime-UNLV 63-39. 3-Point GoalsCent. Arkansas 7-20 (Garner 3-3, Harris 2-2, Crawford 1-3, Rutledge 1-3, Nordman 0-1, Wells 0-1, Bremner 0-1, Clayborn 0-2, Williams 0-2, Henson 0-2), UNLV 18-32 (Stanback 9-11, Smith 3-5, Moser 2-5, Mashour 1-1, Norman 1-1, Wallace 1-3, Hawkins 1-3, Marshall 0-1, Bellfield 0-2). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Cent.

Arkansas 28 (Harks 6), UNLV 37 (Moser 9).

Assists-Cent. Arkansas 12 (Miles 3), UNLV 40 (Marshall 10). Total Fouls-Cent. Arkansas 14, UNLV 9. A-NA.

Missouri State 77, No. 21 Creighton 65 OMAHA, NEB. — Kyle Weems scored 25 of his career-high 31 points in the second half, Anthony Downing scored a career-high 26, and Missouri State opened defense of its Missouri Valley Conference title with a victory against Creighton.

MISSOURI STATE (8-5) Gulley 4-9 4-4 12, Weems 11-22 6-7 31, Patterson 0-4 0-0 0, Downing 11-14 0-0 26, Bizoukas 2-5 1-1 5, Pickens 0-2 0-0 0, Scheer 0-1 0-0 0, Copeland 0-2 0-0 0, Kirk 0-0 1-2 1, Rhine 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 29-60 12-14 77.

CREIGHTON (10-2) McDermott 8-18 2-3 19, Echenique 1-2 2-4 4, Gibbs 1-5 0-1 2, Manigat 1-5 0-0 3, Young 3-13 6-8 13, Chatman 1-2 0-0 2, Jones 3-4 2-2 11, Dingman 1-1 0-0 3, Artino 0-0 0-0 0, Wragge 2-5 2-2 8. Totals 21-55 14-20 65.

Halftime-Creighton 34-32. 3-Point GoalsMissouri St. 7-17 (Downing 4-6, Weems 3-4, Bizoukas 0-1, Gulley 0-1, Scheer 0-1, Copeland 0-2, Patterson 0-2), Creighton 9-21 (Jones 3-4, Wragge 2-5, Dingman 1-1, Young 1-2, McDermott 1-3, Manigat 1-4, Gibbs 0-2). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsMissouri St. 34 (Weems 7), Creighton 35 (McDermott 12). Assists-Missouri St. 17 (Bizoukas 6), Creighton 14 (Gibbs, Jones 3). Total Fouls-Missouri St. 18, Creighton 15. A-17,665.

BIG 12 ROUNDUP

Baylor edges Mississippi State, stays unbeaten The Associated Press

Men No. 6 Baylor 54, No. 15 Miss. State 52 DALLAS — With one big play, Pierre Jackson made up for a series of mistakes to keep No. 6 Baylor undefeated.

Jackson drove for a layup with 28 seconds left to give the Bears a 54-52 victory over No. 15 Mississippi State, which had won 11 straight.

“A lot of players wouldn’t have the guts to take the last shot or make the last play,” Baylor coach Scott Drew said. “He made a great move, got to the hole and finished it, and I think that shows his heart and his courage.”

Especially after missing several earlier chances to either tie the game or put the Bears ahead. Jackson finished with a game-high 14 points, the last when he took advantage of a screen by Quicy Acy to drive around Dee Bost.

“Actually, my teammates just told me to move on to the next play,” Jackson said.

“And I got a good look and I laid it up.”

The Bears (13-0) are off to their best start in school history, winning their first game against a ranked opponent this season on a night when No. 4 Louisville and No. 13 Indiana had already lost for the first time. Baylor is one of four undefeated teams left in Division I. Mississippi State (12-2) still had another chance af-

ter Jackson’s drive. But Rodney Hood lost control of the ball going up for a shot when Acy knocked it away. Jackson then swatted the ball to the other end of the court, and Drew emphatically pumped his right arm as the game ended.

“The key to their team is Jackson. He’s the guy that makes them go,” Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury said. “They’ve got a lot of other guys on that team that can score a lot of different ways, but Jackson’s ability to manufacture baskets, that’s the key.”

The Bulldogs didn’t score again after Acy was called for goaltending on a shot by Arnett Moultrie, making it 52-50 with 3:20 left.

But with just under three minutes left, Jackson missed the front end of a 1-and-1. He then had a steal but missed the breakaway layup.

“For people that don’t know Pierre, he doesn’t usually miss layups like that,” Drew said.

Then Jackson missed a three-pointer from the top of the key, but Acy got knocked to the ground and Renardo Sidney was called for his fifth foul with 1:35 left and then a technical for his reaction to the call.

Quincy Miller made one of the free throws for the technical before Acy made a free throw to tie the game at 52.

Bost missed a shot for Mississippi State, then almost forced a turnover on the other end without being able

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BAYLOR’S QUINCY MILLER, LEFT, GRABS A REBOUND against Mississippi State’s Wendell Lewis. Baylor won, 54-52, on Wednesday night in Dallas. to keep the ball in bounds.

Then came Jackson’s gamewinning play.

“Quincy Acy sets great ball screens, so every time they play the screen instead of the person who has the ball, which is me, I refuse it,” Jackson said.

MISSISSIPPI STATE (12-2) Sidney 5-6 0-2 10, Moultrie 3-8 2-2 8, Steele 4-11 0-0 10, Bost 4-12 0-0 9, Hood 3-9 0-0 7, Bryant 3-6 1-1 8, Johnson 0-0 0-0 0, Lewis 0-1 0-2 0, D. Smith 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 22-54 3-7 52.

BAYLOR (13-0) Jones III 4-13 0-0 8, Acy 2-7 3-5 7, Miller 4-7 4-5 12, Heslip 4-7 0-0 11, Walton 0-2 0-0 0, Franklin 0-2 0-0 0, Jefferson 0-1 1-2 1, Jones 0-3 1-2 1, Jackson 5-13 2-3 14. Totals 19-55 11-17 54.

Halftime-Baylor 34-33. 3-Point GoalsMississippi St. 5-17 (Steele 2-7, Bryant 1-2, Hood 1-3, Bost 1-5), Baylor 5-17 (Heslip 3-5, Jackson 2-7, Miller 0-1, Jones III 0-1, Walton 0-1, Jones 0-1, Franklin 0-1).

Fouled Out-Sidney. Rebounds-Mississippi St. 32 (Moultrie 10), Baylor 40 (Acy 8).

Assists-Mississippi St. 12 (Bost 5), Baylor 8 (Jackson, Walton 3). Total FoulsMississippi St. 15, Baylor 10. TechnicalSidney. A-6,707.

Oklahoma State 68, SMU 58, 2 OT DALLAS — Cezar Guerrero scored seven of his 14 points at the start of the second overtime to lead Oklahoma State.

The Cowboys (7-5) closed the game with a 16-0 run, with the final six points in the first overtime before outscoring SMU 10-0 in the second extra period.

SMU (7-5) had matched its biggest lead of the game when Robert Nyakundi made three free throws for a 5852 advantage with 1:17 left in the first overtime. Keiton Page then made his only two three-pointers of the game in a span of 33 seconds, with a miss by Nyakundi between those shots.

Guerrero opened the sec-

ond overtime with a 16-foot jumper. The freshman guard then made a three-pointer and had a driving layup to stretch the lead to 65-58.

Page led Oklahoma State with 27 points. Page was only 2-of-9 on three-pointers, but also made 11 free throws, three coming after Guerrero’s surge to close out the scoring.

Nyakundi had 20 points and 11 rebounds for SMU, which has lost 10 in a row against the Cowboys since beating them in 1985. Shawn Williams had 11 points.

The game was the first of a doubleheader at the American Airlines Center, home of the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks.

Sixth-ranked Baylor played No. 15 Mississippi State in the nightcap.

After Guerrero’s jumper from the free-throw circle began the second overtime, Markel Brown blocked an SMU shot.

When the three-pointer for Guerrero from the top of the key went through the hoop, he pumped his fist wildly in celebration.

Then after Nyakundi had a shot blocked by Michael Cobbins, Guerrero drove through a gap for a layup.

OKLAHOMA STATE (7-5) Olukemi 2-5 0-0 5, Nash 2-10 0-0 4, Jurick 1-1 0-2 2, Page 7-16 11-14 27, Brown 1-5 0-0 3, Guerrero 6-12 0-0 14, B. Williams 3-8 2-4 9, Cobbins 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 24-60 13-20 68.

SMU (7-5) Williams 3-7 4-4 11, Nyakundi 7-14 3-3 20, Giles 2-11 1-1 5, Samarrippas 1-8 0-0 3, Patsevich 2-4 0-0 6, Clinkscales 1-3 0-0 2, Manuel 0-0 0-0 0, Smith 2-7 1-3 5, Cunningham 2-4 0-0 4, Jones 1-2 0-2 2. Totals 21-60 9-13 58.

Halftime-SMU 26-25. End Of RegulationTied 49. End Of 1st Overtime-Tied 58.

3-Point Goals-Oklahoma St. 7-24 (Guerrero 2-5, Page 2-9, Olukemi 1-1, Brown 1-3, B. Williams 1-4, Nash 0-2), SMU 7-27 (Nyakundi 3-6, Patsevich 2-4, Williams 1-3, Samarrippas 1-4, Jones 0-1, Smith 0-1, Cunningham 0-1, Clinkscales 0-2, Giles 0-5).

Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Oklahoma St. 45 (Brown 8), SMU 33 (Nyakundi 11).

Assists-Oklahoma St. 11 (Brown, Nash 3), SMU 13 (Samarrippas 8). Total FoulsOklahoma St. 14, SMU 14. A-NA.

Women No. 22 Texas 89, Delaware State 35 AUSTIN, TEXAS — Ashleigh Fontenette scored 10 of her 14 points in the first half to lead Texas.

Texas (10-2) opened with an 18-4 run that included 12 straight points and won its fifth straight heading into next Wednesday’s Big 12 opener against Kansas. Chassidy Fussell, Yvonne Anderson and Anne Marie Hartung each added 12 points for the Longhorns.

Tasia Bristow scored nine points, and Alexis Thornton added eight for Delaware State (3-11), which has lost 11 of 12.

DELAWARE STATE (3-11) Tate 1-7 0-1 2, Hawkins 3-11 0-1 6, Ahaiwe 1-5 0-0 2, Bristow 3-13 2-2 9, Harmon 0-6 6-10 6, Woodruff 0-0 0-0 0, White 0-2 0-0 0, Redden 0-1 0-0 0, D’Oliveira 1-8 0-0 2, Durr 0-0 0-0 0, Thornton 3-5 0-0 8, Dukes 0-3 0-0 0.

Totals 12-61 8-14 35.

TEXAS (10-2) Gayle 2-5 3-3 7, Reed 3-5 2-3 8, Anderson 4-9 4-8 12, Fussell 4-10 2-2 12, Fontenette 6-9 1-2 14, Brewer 3-4 1-2 7, Enemkpali 1-4 2-2 4, Bass 2-6 2-3 7, Major 2-2 2-2 6, Hartung 5-7 2-2 12. Totals 32-61 21-29 89.

Halftime-Texas 49-19. 3-Point GoalsDelaware St. 3-10 (Thornton 2-3, Bristow 1-4, White 0-1, Dukes 0-2), Texas 4-12 (Fussell 2-5, Fontenette 1-1, Bass 1-4, Anderson 0-2).

Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Delaware St. 34 (D’Oliveira 8), Texas 52 (Enemkpali 9).

Assists-Delaware St. 4 (Harmon 4), Texas 16 (Fontenette 5). Total Fouls-Delaware St. 20, Texas 16. Technical-Reed. A-3,017.

BOWL GAMES

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

HOLIDAY BOWL

Ash leads Texas over Cal SAN DIEGO (AP) — The next time Texas coach Mack Brown sees Joey Harrington, the memory shouldn’t be quite so painful.

David Ash added his name to the list of quarterbacks who’ve caught a touchdown pass in the Holiday Bowl and he also threw for one score to lead Texas to a 21-10 victory against California on Wednesday night.

Ash caught a four-yard pass from wide receiver Jaxon Shipley in the second quarter to join BYU’s Steve Young, Texas A&M’s Bucky Richardson and Oregon’s Harrington as quarterbacks who’ve caught touchdown passes in the Holiday Bowl.

The Longhorns had the ball first-and-goal when Ash handed off to running back Malcolm Brown who then handed off to Shipley as if the Longhorns were going to run a reverse. Ash slipped into the end zone and caught Shipley’s pass to give Texas a 7-3 lead. Shipley has thrown three touchdown passes this season, all while lining up at wide receiver.

Brown joked on Tuesday how much it still bugged him that Harrington caught a TD pass in the Ducks’ 35-30 win against Texas in the 2000 Holiday Bowl. The Oregon offensive coordinator then was Jeff Tedford, who has been Cal’s coach since 2002.

Harrington now works for the Longhorn Network.

Brown credited the play to co-offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin, who previously had coached and played at Boise State.

“Bryan Harsin grew up in that Boise system and that’s the stuff Jeff did with Oregon back in the early 2000s,” Brown said. “And it’s one of the reasons why I hired Bryan. He believes in running the football, he believes in being physical, but he’s got toys in the pocket that he’s going to take advantage of things when he can.

“If you’re not moving the ball, he’s got some imagination in the offense to make a play,” Brown said.

That play helped salvage a little bit of the Holiday Bowl’s reputation for highscoring, wide-open games.

Gregory Bull/AP Photo

TEXAS WIDE RECEIVER MARQUISE GOODWIN PULLS IN A 46-YARD TOUCHDOWN PASS against California during the third quarter of the Holiday Bowl. Texas won, 21-10, Wednesday in San Diego.

SUMMARY California 3 0 7 0—10 Texas 0 7 7 7—21 First Quarter Cal-FG Tavecchio 47, 6:06.

Second Quarter Tex-Ash 4 pass from Shipley (Tucker kick), 6:08.

Third Quarter Cal-Sofele 6 run (Tavecchio kick), 9:47.

Tex-Goodwin 47 pass from Ash (Tucker kick), 8:06.

Fourth Quarter Tex-C.Johnson 4 run (Tucker kick), 14:57.

A-56,313.

Cal Tex First downs 15 13 Rushes-yards 36-7 35-109 Passing 188 146 Comp-Att-Int 19-33-1 15-24-0 Return Yards 16 0 Punts-Avg. 7-42.1 9-39.6 Fumbles-Lost 6-4 0-0 Penalties-Yards 5-50 8-50 Time of Possession 31:08 28:52 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-California, Sofele 20-52, Allen 2-8, C.Anderson 4-2, Team 2-(minus 16), Maynard 8-(minus 39). Texas, Brown 13-35, Goodwin 2-33, C.Johnson 5-21, Hills 1-15, Bergeron 3-9, Monroe 1-0, Ash 8-0, Team 2-(minus 4).

PASSING-California, Maynard 19-33-1-188.

Texas, Ash 14-23-0-142, Shipley 1-1-0-4.

RECEIVING-California, Allen 9-82, Jones 8-88, Calvin 1-9, Miller 1-9. Texas, Shipley 4-14, Goodwin 3-49, Grant 3-37, Monroe 2-11, Irby 1-30, Ash 1-4, B.Jackson 1-1.

“We knew they were going to throw something like that out there,” Cal defensive end Trevor Guyton said. “It was

only a matter of time before they did it. They got us. No excuses.”

Ash had another impressive play in the third quarter when he threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to Marquise Goodwin, who made a nice over-the-shoulder catch in full stride. That gave the Longhorns a 14-10 lead.

The Longhorns (8-5) were even more impressive on defense, getting five takeaways and sacking Cal’s Zach Maynard six times, both season highs.

The Golden Bears (7-6) are winless in five games against the Longhorns dating to 1959.

Texas put it away on Cody Johnson’s four-yard touchdown run on the first play of the fourth quarter, which was set up when Maynard was sacked and fumbled, which was recovered by Chris Whaley at the Cal 44.

Goodwin ran for 37 yards and Johnson had a three-yard gain before his touchdown run.

Cal briefly took the lead at 10-7 after Isi Sofele’s 6-yard

run to cap the opening drive of the second half.

Ash’s long TD pass to Goodwin came four plays into the next Texas drive.

“We had our chances and gave the ball away,” Tedford said.

Cal fumbled six times, losing four.

The other turnover was an interception by Quandre Diggs, the younger brother of former Texas star cornerback and current San Diego Chargers starter Quentin Jammer.

“They did a good job of stripping it. They got it out today,” Tedford said. “They got their hands on the ball, their hats on the ball and stripped it. There’s really no explanation for something we’ve worked on.”

Maynard was under pressure the whole game.

“We kept getting caught in second-and-long, third-andlong,” the QB said. “It’s hard to build a decent pass game and run game. ... It’s hard to overcome those turnovers.

It’s hard to build momentum.”

MILITARY BOWL

Toledo holds off Air Force, 42-41 WASHINGTON (AP) — Even the youngest head coach in the country knows not to expect the conventional from Air Force. After all, the Falcons had already scored three fourth-down touchdowns, including the one that made the Military Bowl a one-point game with 52 seconds to play.

So 32-year-old Matt Campbell, leading Toledo for the first time, wasn’t surprised when Air Force lined up to kick the extra point and then ran a fake, going for two to win the game instead of sending it to overtime.

The Rockets were ready.

Holder David Baska got bottled up trying to run the option. The ball squirted toward kicker Parker Herrington,

who chased it until it went out of bounds in the end zone, and Toledo started celebrating its 42-41 victory Wednesday night at RFK Stadium.

“We talked about it, first and foremost, because they fake some extra points and fake some field goals,” said Campbell, the Toledo offensive coordinator who was promoted this month to the head job after Tim Beckman left for Illinois. “Ironically, we were in the same situation last year in our bowl game. I give credit to our staff. We got ourselves into a defensive call. We were not in a ‘block’ look.”

Toledo succeeded in taking a one-point lead with a twopoint conversion near the end

of last year’s Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, but the Rockets lost the game to Florida International on a field goal on the game’s final play.

This time, the wild ending to a wild game went their way in the school’s first bowl win since 2005.

Bernard Reedy’s third touchdown of the game — a 33-yard catch, spin and run on a pass from Terrance Owens — gave Toledo a 42-35 lead with 5:01 remaining and put the Rockets (9-4) over the 40-point mark for a sixth straight game.

“We have 1,000 playmakers on our team,” said Reedy, who had a career-high 126 yards receiving on four catches and was named the

game’s MVP. “You never know who’s going to step up.

It’s fun to watch everybody catch and run with it.”

The game matched two of the top 25 scoring teams in the country, and they wasted little time living up to their reputations. It was Mid-American Conference member Toledo’s spread offense against Mountain West Air Force’s triple option, and the idea of a huddle seemed a quaint, antiquated concept.

Back and forth they went.

A kickoff return for 87 yards.

A pitch around the left end for 60. Touchdown passes for 49 and 37 yards. A pair of botched onside kicks.

And that was just the first half.

Insight Bowl happy reunion for coaches SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (AP) — The banquet before bowl games can be an awkward dance, the coaching staffs of two teams about to play each other forced to mingle in a semi-public setting.

The shindig for the Insight Bowl on Tuesday night wasn’t the typical small-talk affair, filled instead with belly-laugh stories, slaps on the back, mutual admiration.

Even with their teams facing each other three days later, the coaches at Oklahoma and Iowa treated the banquet as if it were a reunion, which, in many ways, it was with all the ties between the two staffs.

“Those bowl functions, to be honest with you, can be uncomfortable,” Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said Wednesday. “But meeting with those guys last night was a lot of

fun. It was something I had been looking forward to.”

There was a lot to talk about.

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops was a defensive back at Iowa from 1978-82, the first of three brothers to wear No. 41 in Iowa City, and served five more years as a graduate assistant and volunteer coach for the Hawkeyes before moving on to a successful career that includes a national championship and eight BCS bowl appearances at Oklahoma.

Ferentz was the offensive line coach during Stoops’ final two years as a player, and the two forged a strong bond while working on Hayden Frye’s staff together before Stoops headed to Kent State in 1988.

The two coaches interviewed for the Iowa job on

the same day — Ferentz got it, Stoops the job at OU — and stayed in touch over the years, hooking up over the summer when Ferentz’s staff visited Oklahoma’s practice facility for a few days.

So when the two coaches met up at the Insight Bowl banquet, it wasn’t the usual polite, how’s-it-going chatter.

They spent time catching up before the dinner and took turns regaling the crowd with stories during the banquet.

Stoops said Ferentz was like a big brother to him, and the Iowa coach credited his counterpart for saving his marriage by painting his house during his playing days.

“Kirk and I had so much to catch up on, we were the last ones to go into the dinner because we were outside talking,” Stoops said. “I have

always had a great sentiment and have just been very grateful for my experience and my brothers’ experience at Iowa.”

The connection runs deeper than the two head coaches.

Oklahoma co-offensive coordinator Jay Norvell was an All-Big Ten defensive back for the Hawkeyes and played in five bowl games, including two Rose Bowls.

He also worked as a graduate assistant at Iowa from 198687 alongside Ferentz and Stoops.

Bruce Kittle, who coaches tight ends and tackles at Oklahoma, was an offensive tackle at Iowa, serving as captain for the 1981 team. He also coached with the two Insight Bowl head guys, serving as a graduate assistant and volunteer coach from 1982-86.

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Alamo may be Griffin’s finale SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Since winning the Heisman Trophy, Robert Griffin III is often shadowed by a bodyguard of sorts to dissuade autograph seekers, and this week Griffin tucked his dreadlocks under a hat in hopes of strolling through Sea World incognito.

“I got a lot of double-takes,” the Baylor quarterback said.

“If you can get a double-take, you can walk far enough away to where they’ll be discouraged to approach you. But it was cool. I didn’t mind.”

Now it’s a question of whether RG3 is about to give college football its last look at him altogether.

The nation’s most electrifying player leads No. 15 Baylor (9-3) into the Alamo Bowl against Washington (7-5) tonight while keeping his decision about leaving for the NFL private for now.

Griffin, who says he can’t “go to Wendy’s and get a cheeseburger without signing 1,000 autographs” since winning college football’s top award, reiterated in San Antonio that he’s undecided about forgoing his senior year. He said his parents are looking at his draft prospects but denies having any substantial talks with them.

Baylor can hardly feel jilted if this is Griffin’s last game.

The fourth-year junior, who also won the Davey O’Brien Award and is the AP Player of the Year, has raised the program’s profile to unseen heights. He rescued the Bears from their perennial status as the Big 12’s punch

line and has Baylor on a fivegame winning streak, its longest in 20 years.

A win against Washington would match the school record of 10 wins when Mike Singletary was a senior in 1980, and merely playing in back-to-back bowls is a first for Baylor in two decades.

Simply put, it’s been a magical season the school doesn’t want to see end.

Washington won’t exactly say the same.

The Huskies stumbled into a second consecutive bowl game dropping four of their last six and losing badly to all four ranked teams they played this season. That included Stanford and Andrew Luck, the Heisman runner-up to Griffin, who coasted in a 65-21 win that began Washington’s second-half slide.

Yet tailback Chris Polk and other seniors still vividly remember going 0-12 just four years ago under Tyrone Willingham. According to the school, Washington is the first BCS program to go from winless to back-to-back bowl appearances in three years since Central Florida in 2004.

“I would have never imagined this,” offensive lineman Senio Kelemte said. “It was pretty hard for all of us, the 0-12 season. I’m pretty sure a lot of guys didn’t really want to play football anymore or wanted to transfer or just ... just football wasn’t fun.”

The Huskies have a shot at an eight-win season for the first time since 2001, but it might be a long night against Baylor.

Hype building for Fiesta Bowl SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (AP) — Last year’s Fiesta Bowl was a dud on the field, in the stands, in the ratings — pretty much any standard you considered.

Not this year.

Oklahoma State and Stanford are creating a buzz for the Jan. 2 game unlike any other bowl outside of the BCS championship game.

“Let’s face it, Americans like to score points — that’s why we don’t embrace soccer,” Fiesta Bowl executive director Robert Shelton said Wednesday. “You never know, but I think that’s why this is the game to watch this year.”

It wasn’t like this last year.

With UConn travelling across the country and facing a perennial national power in Oklahoma, the Fiesta Bowl was a tough sell.

UConn was only able to sell 5,000 of its allotment of 17,500 tickets, and University of Phoenix Stadium was 6,000 below capacity. The game lived up to its lopsided billing with the Sooners winning 48-20. Not many people were interested in watching it on TV, and the ratings dropped 22 percent from the year before.

The Fiesta Bowl needed a boost after nearly losing its BCS status due to financial improprieties — CEO John Junker was fired in March for his involvement — and

couldn’t have asked for a better matchup between Cardinal and Cowboys.

Oklahoma State and Stanford are Nos. 3 and 4 in the BCS standings, giving the Fiesta Bowl the highest possible rankings outside the title game. The Cowboys and Cardinal have two of the most prolific offenses in the country, and their quarterbacks, Brandon Weeden at OSU and Andrew Luck at Stanford, are among the most dynamic anywhere.

Both also happen to be one-loss teams and will have that chip-on-the-shoulder mentality from not getting a chance to play for a national championship, particularly Oklahoma State, which finished .0086 points behind No. 2 Alabama in the BCS standings.

“I think if somebody was going to take a poll across the country, there’s a lot of excitement about this game compared to any other bowl in the country,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said.

The fans certainly seem to be interested.

After slogging through sluggish ticket sales a year ago, this year’s Fiesta is doing just fine.

Stanford snapped up its allotment of tickets in a few days, and the Cowboys weren’t too far behind on the trigger in filling theirs.

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

L AWRENCE J OURNAL -W ORLD

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

W 1 1 1 1 0

L 1 1 1 1 3

Pct .500 .500 .500 .500 .000

GB — — — — 11⁄2

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

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

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

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

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

L 0 0 1 1 2

Pct 1.000 1.000 .500 .500 .000

GB — 1⁄2 11⁄2 11⁄2 21⁄2

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

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

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

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

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

L 0 1 1 1 2

Pct 1.000 .500 .500 .500 .000

GB — 1 1 1 2

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

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

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

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

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

Southeast Division Miami Atlanta Orlando Charlotte Washington

W 3 2 1 1 0

Central Division Indiana Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Detroit

W 2 1 1 1 0

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division San Antonio New Orleans Houston Dallas Memphis

W 2 2 0 0 0

L 0 0 1 2 2

Pct 1.000 1.000 .000 .000 .000

GB — — 11⁄2 2 2

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

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

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

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

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

L 0 0 0 2 2

Pct 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000 .000

GB — 1⁄2 1⁄2 21⁄2 21⁄2

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

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

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

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

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

L 1 1 1 2 2

Pct .667 .500 .500 .333 .000

GB — 1⁄2 1⁄2 1 11⁄2

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

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

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

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

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

Northwest Division Oklahoma City Denver Portland Minnesota Utah

W 3 2 2 0 0

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

W 2 1 1 1 0

Upcoming Today’s games New Jersey at Orlando, 6 p.m.

San Antonio at Houston, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Denver at Portland, 9 p.m.

New York at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Friday’s games

Orlando at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

New Jersey at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Phoenix at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Miami at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Houston at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Utah, 8 p.m.

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

The Associated Press

Heat 96, Bobcats 95 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dwyane Wade hit a bank shot over Gerald Henderson with 2.9 seconds left to lift unbeaten Miami over pesky Charlotte on Wednesday night.

MIAMI (96) James 13-23 9-9 35, Bosh 8-13 9-14 25, Anthony 0-1 0-0 0, Chalmers 6-12 2-2 15, Wade 5-13 0-0 10, Battier 0-2 0-0 0, Cole 2-8 1-1 5, Haslem 1-4 2-2 4, Howard 0-0 0-0 0, Jones 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 36-78 23-28 96.

CHARLOTTE (95) Maggette 1-10 4-4 6, White 3-8 2-4 8, Diaw 7-14 0-0 16, Augustin 7-11 3-4 20, Henderson 10-19 0-0 21, Brown 0-4 0-0 0, Mullens 3-4 0-0 6, Biyombo 1-1 0-2 2, Carroll 1-2 0-0 2, Walker 6-9 1-2 14. Totals 39-82 10-16 95.

Miami 20 25 24 27—96 Charlotte 32 28 10 25—95 3-Point Goals-Miami 1-6 (Chalmers 1-3, Cole 0-1, Battier 0-1, Jones 0-1), Charlotte 7-18 (Augustin 3-6, Diaw 2-5, Henderson 1-1, Walker 1-2, Carroll 0-1, Maggette 0-3).

Rebounds-Miami 33 (Bosh, Haslem, James 6), Charlotte 63 (Diaw 16). Assists-Miami 19 (James 7), Charlotte 22 (Diaw 8). Total FoulsMiami 17, Charlotte 22. Technicals-Charlotte defensive three second. A-19,614 (19,077).

Thunder 98, Grizzlies 95 MEMPHIS, TENN. — Kevin Durant scored 32 points, James Harden added 20, and Oklahoma City remained undefeated by winning the rematch of its seven-game victory in last season’s second-round playoff series.

OKLAHOMA CITY (98) Durant 10-17 10-11 32, Ibaka 2-8 0-0 4, Perkins 2-6 6-9 10, Westbrook 0-13 4-4 4, Sefolosha 2-3 3-3 8, Collison 1-1 0-0 2, Mohammed 1-4 0-2 2, Maynor 3-10 0-0 7, Harden 5-11 7-9 20, Aldrich 0-0 0-0 0, Cook 3-4 0-0 9. Totals 29-77 30-38 98.

MEMPHIS (95) Gay 9-24 1-4 19, Randolph 7-20 9-12 24, Gasol 5-10 6-7 16, Conley 0-0 0-0 0, Allen 3-9 3-3 9, Pargo 6-13 3-4 15, Mayo 2-5 2-2 7, Pondexter 1-2 0-0 2, Selby 1-2 1-1 3, Cunningham 0-1 0-0 0, Davis 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 34-87 25-33 95.

Oklahoma City 23 31 18 26—98 Memphis 20 29 21 25—95 3-Point Goals-Oklahoma City 10-25 (Cook 3-4, Harden 3-7, Durant 2-5, Sefolosha 1-2, Maynor 1-5, Westbrook 0-2), Memphis 2-16 (Randolph 1-3, Mayo 1-3, Davis 0-1, Pondexter 0-1, Pargo 0-3, Gay 0-5). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Oklahoma City 54 (Durant 8), Memphis 63 (Gasol, Gay, Randolph 12). Assists-Oklahoma City 16 (Westbrook 6), Memphis 13 (Pargo 7).

Total Fouls-Oklahoma City 24, Memphis 22.

Technicals-Gasol. A-18,119 (18,119).

Spurs 115, Clippers 90 SAN ANTONIO — Manu Ginobili scored 24 points, and DeJuan Blair added 20 to lead San Antonio to its 17th straight home victory over the Clippers.

L.A. CLIPPERS (90) Butler 4-10 2-3 12, Griffin 11-19 6-8 28, Jordan 2-4 4-6 8, Paul 3-10 3-4 10, Billups 2-5 5-5 11, Gomes 2-6 0-0 5, Williams 4-11 3-4 12, Foye 1-6 0-1 2, Cook 0-1 2-2 2, Thompkins 0-1 0-0 0, Leslie 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 29-74 25-33 90.

SAN ANTONIO (115) Jefferson 8-9 0-0 19, Duncan 5-13 0-0 10, Blair 10-15 0-0 20, Parker 6-9 2-2 14, Ginobili 6-10 7-7 24, Leonard 1-3 0-0 2, Anderson 4-8 4-4 12, Splitter 2-3 0-0 4, Bonner 2-4 0-0 6, Ford 1-3 2-2 4, Green 0-1 0-0 0, Joseph 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 45-80 15-15 115.

Roundup

How former Jayhawks fared Cole Aldrich, Oklahoma City Pts: 0. FGs: 0-0. FTs: 0-0.

Mario Chalmers, Miami Pts: 15. FGs: 6-12. FTs: 2-2.

Nick Collison, Oklahoma City Pts: 2. FGs: 1-1. FTs: 0-0.

Xavier Henry, Memphis Did not play (ankle injury) Markieff Morris, Phoenix Pts: 9. FGs: 4-5. FTs: 0-0.

Paul Pierce, Boston Did not play (heel injury) Brandon Rush, Golden State Pts: 19. FGs: 7-13. FTs: 3-4.

Josh Selby, Memphis Pts: 3. FGs: 1-2. FTs: 1-1.

L.A. Clippers 19 35 17 19— 90 San Antonio 26 32 38 19—115 3-Point Goals-L.A. Clippers 7-20 (Billups 2-4, Butler 2-5, Williams 1-2, Paul 1-2, Gomes 1-4, Foye 0-3), San Antonio 10-19 (Ginobili 5-8, Jefferson 3-4, Bonner 2-4, Ford 0-1, Anderson 0-2). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsL.A. Clippers 38 (Griffin 9), San Antonio 50 (Leonard, Duncan 8). Assists-L.A. Clippers 17 (Paul 9), San Antonio 27 (Parker 9).

Total Fouls-L.A. Clippers 17, San Antonio 23. Technicals-L.A. Clippers defensive three second 2, San Antonio defensive three second 2. A-18,581 (18,797).

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Hayward 3-6 3-4 10, Favors 1-4 0-2 2, Jefferson 8-14 3-4 19, Harris 4-8 0-1 10, Bell 1-3 0-0 2, Millsap 6-9 0-0 13, Watson 0-1 0-0 0, Miles 4-9 2-4 13, Kanter 1-5 2-3 4, Howard 2-9 4-4 8, Evans 2-2 0-0 4, Tinsley 0-0 0-0 0, Burks 6-9 3-3 15. Totals 38-79 17-25 100.

DENVER (117) Gallinari 4-7 2-2 11, Nene 10-13 5-5 25, Mozgov 2-4 0-0 4, Lawson 6-11 3-4 15, Afflalo 4-10 2-4 10, Miller 2-7 3-5 7, Harrington 8-11 0-1 18, Fernandez 4-7 0-0 11, Andersen 1-4 2-2 4, Brewer 2-5 2-3 6, Faried 0-3 0-0 0, Koufos 2-3 0-0 4, Carroll 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 46-86 19-26 117.

Utah 23 23 20 34—100 Denver 28 35 25 29—117 3-Point Goals-Utah 7-16 (Miles 3-4, Harris 2-4, Millsap 1-1, Hayward 1-3, Howard 0-1, Burks 0-1, Bell 0-1, Watson 0-1), Denver 6-19 (Fernandez 3-5, Harrington 2-4, Gallinari 1-2, Miller 0-1, Lawson 0-3, Afflalo 0-4). ReboundsUtah 45 (Favors 10), Denver 51 (Harrington, Nene, Andersen 7). Assists-Utah 25 (Hayward 7), Denver 29 (Miller 12). Total Fouls-Utah 23, Denver 20. A-19,155 (19,155).

Cavaliers 105, Pistons 89 AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — Rookie Kyrie Irving had 14 points and seven assists to help Cleveland spoil Detroit’s first home opener with new owner Tom Gores.

CLEVELAND (105) Casspi 3-5 0-0 7, Jamison 6-9 2-3 15, Varejao 5-9 0-1 10, Irving 5-9 4-4 14, Parker 1-3 0-0 3, Sessions 4-11 6-6 16, Gee 2-4 1-2 5, Gibson 3-4 0-0 8, T.Thompson 5-8 0-0 10, Samuels 6-8 5-6 17. Totals 40-70 18-22 105.

DETROIT (89) Prince 4-8 2-2 10, Jerebko 3-10 1-2 8, Monroe 5-10 0-0 10, Stuckey 4-12 2-2 11, Gordon 9-19 3-4 25, Wallace 0-1 0-0 0, Maxiell 0-1 0-0 0, Knight 10-13 0-1 23, Daye 0-5 0-0 0, Wilkins 0-0 0-0 0, Macklin 1-2 0-0 2.

Totals 36-81 8-11 89.

Cleveland 25 25 29 26—105 Detroit 23 16 30 20— 89 3-Point Goals-Cleveland 7-12 (Gibson 2-2, Sessions 2-4, Jamison 1-1, Casspi 1-1, Parker 1-3, Gee 0-1), Detroit 9-21 (Gordon 4-9, Knight 3-5, Jerebko 1-2, Stuckey 1-3, Prince 0-1, Daye 0-1). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-Cleveland 47 (Sessions, Varejao 7), Detroit 35 (Monroe 7). Assists-Cleveland 28 (Irving 7), Detroit 16 (Knight 6). Total Fouls-Cleveland 15, Detroit 21. A-22,076 (22,076).

Hornets 97, Celtics 78 NEW ORLEANS — Jarrett Jack had 21 points and nine assists in his season debut, and New Orleans dominated in its home opener against winless Boston.

The Celtics are 0-3 for the 76ers 103, Suns 83 first time since 2006-07.

PHOENIX — Andre Iguodala BOSTON (78) Pavlovic 3-6 0-0 7, Garnett 4-10 0-0 8, scored 15 points to lead six O’Neal 1-6 0-0 2, Rondo 5-8 2-4 13, Allen players in double figures and 5-10 1-1 15, Bass 4-13 3-4 11, Stiemsma 1-2 0-0 2, Daniels 3-12 0-2 6, Dooling 2-6 5-5 10, added six assists for PhiladelBradley 0-1 0-0 0, Moore 0-2 0-0 0, J.Johnson phia.

1-2 2-2 4. Totals 29-78 13-18 78.

NEW ORLEANS (97) Ariza 2-8 3-4 8, Landry 6-9 8-8 20, Okafor 6-9 1-2 13, Jack 8-17 5-5 21, Belinelli 4-6 2-3 13, Kaman 6-15 0-0 12, Smith 1-5 0-0 2, Aminu 0-0 0-0 0, Vasquez 3-8 0-0 6, C.Johnson 0-0 1-1 1, T.Johnson 0-1 0-0 0, Thomas 0-1 1-2 1.

Totals 36-79 21-25 97.

Boston 18 21 24 15—78 New Orleans 24 24 24 25—97 3-Point Goals-Boston 7-17 (Allen 4-8, Rondo 1-1, Pavlovic 1-2, Dooling 1-4, Daniels 0-1, Moore 0-1), New Orleans 4-12 (Belinelli 3-4, Ariza 1-4, Vasquez 0-2, Jack 0-2). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Boston 43 (Garnett 7), New Orleans 58 (Landry 11). AssistsBoston 16 (Rondo 6), New Orleans 16 (Jack 9). Total Fouls-Boston 22, New Orleans 20.

Technicals-Stiemsma, New Orleans defensive three second 2. A-17,802 (17,188).

Nuggets 117, Jazz 100 DENVER — Nene scored 25 points, reserve Al Harrington had 18 points and seven re-

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ATLANTA — Joe Johnson had 18 points.

UTAH (100)

PHILADELPHIA (103) Iguodala 5-7 2-2 15, Brand 2-7 0-1 4, Hawes 4-7 1-1 9, Holiday 5-15 5-7 15, Meeks 5-8 0-0 12, Young 7-14 1-1 15, Williams 3-11 5-6 13, Turner 6-9 0-0 12, Vucevic 3-6 0-0 6, Brackins 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 41-86 14-18 103.

PHOENIX (83) Hill 4-12 6-6 14, Frye 0-4 2-2 2, Gortat 1-6 2-2 4, Nash 2-11 0-0 4, Dudley 0-2 0-0 0, Warrick 7-13 0-0 14, Price 7-13 1-1 16, Lopez 3-4 1-2 7, Brown 3-7 0-1 6, Morris 4-5 0-0 9, Telfair 2-3 3-4 7, Childress 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 33-80 15-18 83.

Philadelphia 25 23 32 23—103 Phoenix 18 16 20 29— 83 3-Point Goals-Philadelphia 7-17 (Iguodala 3-3, Williams 2-4, Meeks 2-5, Turner 0-1, Brackins 0-1, Holiday 0-3), Phoenix 2-11 (Morris 1-2, Price 1-4, Dudley 0-1, Frye 0-1, Nash 0-3). Fouled Out-None. ReboundsPhiladelphia 55 (Hawes 11), Phoenix 44 (Frye, Gortat 8). Assists-Philadelphia 22 (Iguodala 6), Phoenix 15 (Price 4).

Total Fouls-Philadelphia 19, Phoenix 17.

Technicals-Philadelphia defensive three second. A-16,360 (18,422).

WASHINGTON (83) Lewis 5-9 1-1 13, Blatche 2-13 0-1 4, McGee 7-11 1-2 15, Wall 6-15 8-10 20, Crawford 0-6 1-2 1, Turiaf 1-1 0-0 2, Young 6-12 6-6 21, Mack 0-5 0-0 0, Singleton 3-4 0-0 7, Seraphin 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 30-77 17-22 83.

ATLANTA (101) Williams 4-8 7-10 17, Smith 5-11 5-7 15, Horford 4-9 3-4 11, Teague 4-11 2-2 11, J.Johnson 7-16 0-0 18, McGrady 3-5 5-6 11, Pargo 1-6 0-0 3, Pachulia 1-2 4-4 6, Green 1-3 2-2 4, Radmanovic 2-4 0-0 5, I.Johnson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-75 28-35 101.

Washington 17 25 22 19— 83 Atlanta 26 29 30 16—101 3-Point Goals-Washington 6-16 (Young 3-6, Lewis 2-3, Singleton 1-1, Mack 0-1, Crawford 0-5), Atlanta 9-23 (J.Johnson 4-8, Williams 2-3, Radmanovic 1-1, Teague 1-3, Pargo 1-6, Green 0-1, Smith 0-1). Fouled OutNone. Rebounds-Washington 47 (McGee 12), Atlanta 55 (Smith, Horford 10). AssistsWashington 16 (Wall 6), Atlanta 21 (Teague 5). Total Fouls-Washington 24, Atlanta 21.

Technicals-Washington defensive three second 2. A-17,750 (18,729).

Pacers 90, Raptors 85 TORONTO — Danny Granger scored nine of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and Indiana beat spoiled Toronto’s home opener.

INDIANA (90) Granger 8-19 3-3 21, West 6-12 2-4 14, Hibbert 6-11 0-0 12, Collison 3-7 3-4 10, George 5-11 4-4 18, Hansbrough 2-7 4-4 8, Jones 2-6 0-0 4, Hill 0-5 3-3 3, Amundson 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 32-81 19-22 90.

TORONTO (85) Butler 1-4 0-0 3, Bargnani 9-17 2-5 21, A.Johnson 1-2 0-0 2, Calderon 3-9 1-1 7, DeRozan 9-16 2-2 22, Davis 1-2 0-0 2, Magloire 0-1 0-2 0, J.Johnson 3-7 0-0 6, Barbosa 4-9 1-1 9, Bayless 5-9 1-2 13, Forbes 0-3 0-0 0, Carter 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 36-79 7-13 85.

Indiana 18 20 25 27—90 Toronto 11 23 21 30—85 3-Point Goals-Indiana 7-16 (George 4-7, Granger 2-5, Collison 1-1, Jones 0-1, Hill 0-2), Toronto 6-15 (Bayless 2-2, DeRozan 2-2, Butler 1-3, Bargnani 1-3, Barbosa 0-1, Forbes 0-2, Calderon 0-2). Fouled Out-None.

Rebounds-Indiana 52 (Hibbert 10), Toronto 49 (A.Johnson 10). Assists-Indiana 20 (Collison 12), Toronto 21 (Calderon 6). Total Fouls-Indiana 16, Toronto 25. TechnicalsIndiana defensive three second, Toronto defensive three second. A-19,800 (19,800).

Warriors 92, Knicks 78 OAKLAND, CALIF. — Monta Ellis had 22 points and eight assists, and Brandon Rush added 19 points off the bench.

NEW YORK (78) Anthony 3-13 7-9 13, Stoudemire 5-14 6-10 16, Chandler 1-1 0-0 2, Fields 5-10 3-4 14, Douglas 3-11 0-0 6, Bibby 1-5 0-0 2, Harrellson 0-1 0-0 0, Walker 6-8 0-0 14, Balkman 2-4 0-0 4, Jordan 1-1 2-2 4, Novak 1-1 0-0 3, Lin 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 28-70 18-25 78.

GOLDEN STATE (92) D.Wright 3-9 1-2 8, Lee 4-8 5-9 13, Biedrins 1-1 0-0 2, Smith 5-13 0-0 11, Ellis 8-22 4-5 22, Brown 1-3 1-2 3, Rush 7-13 3-4 19, Thompson 1-2 0-0 2, Udoh 2-2 0-0 4, McGuire 3-3 2-2 8, Tyler 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 35-77 16-24 92.

New York 23 20 21 14—78 Golden State 21 16 27 28—92 3-Point Goals-New York 4-21 (Walker 2-3, Novak 1-1, Fields 1-4, Harrellson 0-1, Balkman 0-1, Bibby 0-2, Anthony 0-4, Douglas 0-5), Golden State 6-16 (Rush 2-3, Ellis 2-6, Smith 1-2, D.Wright 1-4, Thompson 0-1). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-New York 39 (Stoudemire 10), Golden State 60 (Brown 10). Assists-New York 15 (Bibby 4), Golden State 20 (Ellis 8). Total Fouls-New York 21, Golden State 17. Technicals-Chandler, New York defensive three second, Golden State defensive three second. A-19,596 (19,596).

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• 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

Campus & Downtown 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts 785-843-8220

Heatherwood Valley & 2BR, 925 Alabama. 1 Bath, Central Air, $500/mo. 2 Car Sunflower Apartments garage is avail. for $100 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Units per month. 785-842-7644 • No Application Fee • Short-term Leases avail.

ASHBURY TOWNHOMES • Leasing Programs for Near K-10, W/D hookups Applicants w/Bad Credit & fenced courtyard.

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

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3BR nice mobile home, 1.5 bath, new carpet, CH/CA, W/D hookup, $545/mo. + deposit & Refs. 913-845-3273

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Downtown Lofts

New Studio, 1, & 2 BRs

WEB DESIGNER

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at 901 New Hampshire 785-830-8800

DISTRIBUTION TEAM LEADER

Happy Holidays

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.

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785.843.4040 www.thefoxrun.com Offering Leases through the end of May 2012

HIGHPOINTE APTS REDUCED RATES

2001 W. 6th. 785-841-8468 www.firstmanagementinc.com

NEW YEAR’S GIFT Move in January and Get $300 OFF your rent 1, 2, and 3 BRs available 3 Great Locations Nice Communities Remodeled Units avail.

Call 785-841-5444 or 785-830-0888

NO RENT UNTIL 2012 offer good for limited time

1BR & 2BR Remodeled Units All utilities paid, includes high speed Internet.

Starting at $560/month

PARKWAY COMMONS One Month FREE Rent Available Now! 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms 785-842-3280

Red Oak Apts.

2408 Alabama

Rooms (newly remodeled) Rent by week or by month.

With cable & internet. Call Virginia Inn 785-856-7536

Apartments Unfurnished

Reserve YOURS for Spring/Fall

The Oaks 785-830-0888

Apartments Furnished

YOUR PLACE, YOUR SPACE

Large kitchens, bedrooms and closets. Newly updated. Convenient to all services, on the bus route

3601 Clinton Pkwy., Lawrence

Thicker line?

Bolder heading?

Color background or Logo?

Call for SPECIALS

Quiet, great location on KU 2BR, lower in 4-plex, 1725 bus route, no pets, W/D in Tennessee. $465/mo. Has all units.

785-842-5227 DW. Quiet & clean. No pets. www.villa26lawrence.com 785-813-1344, 785-393-4510

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Auction Calendar

TWO AUCTIONS Sun., Jan. 8th - 9:30AM Sun., Jan. 8th - 10AM 2110 Harper, Bldg. 21 Lawrence, KS SELLERS: DONNA BIGGERSTAFF& OTHERS Elston Auction Company Mark Elston 785-218-7851 www.KansasAuctions.net

1BR — 740 Massachusetts, above Wa Restaurant, big windows, 1 bath, CA. $750/ mo. No pets. 785-841-5797

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2BR at 1BR price

Go to ljworld.com or call 785-832-1000.

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1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms

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Apartments Unfurnished

2BR - 415 W. 17th, laundry 3BR — 1131 Tennessee, 1st on site, wood floors, off-st. floor, 1 bath. Avail. now. No parking, CA. No pets. $450/ pets. $650/mo. 785-841-5797 mo. Water pd. 785-841-5797 www.rentinlawrence.com

1BRs — 622 Schwarz. CA, laundry, off-street parking, gas & water paid. $435/ mo. No pets. 785-841-5797

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Leasing Manager 1 & 2BRs start at $400/mo. needed for Parkway Com* Near campus, bus stop mons Apt. The ideal candi* Laundries on site date will have excellent * Near stores, restaurants customer service skills, * Water & trash paid knowledge of MS Office 4BR duplex - start at $795 programs and organiza- —————————————————— tional skills. Apply in perGet Coupon* for $25 OFF son at 3601 Clinton Pkwy, EACH MONTH’S RENT Lawrence, Ks. *Sign lease byJan. 30, 2012 AND College Students

Automotive

Thank you to my customer & friends for 35 years at Diane’s Beauty Shop.

I will miss seeing everyone & bless all of you, Diane Bretthauer

Apartments Unfurnished

1BR - $450, 2BR- $510/mo.

Water & trash pd. Deposit - $300. On the Bus Route.

Call Today 785-841-1155

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, pre-employment drug screen, and physical lift assessment required. EOE

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

Want to be our next web designer and be part of our rapidly expanding digital development team? The team designs/develops our digital products, provides maintenance/support of existing websites, and implements third-party digital initiatives. The World Company’s online operation is considered to be among the most innovative of news and media organizations in the country. Our websites include LJWorld.com, Lawrencemarketplace.com, KUsports. com, Lawrence.com and WellCommons.com. We are in search of a designer that is fairly technical and not afraid of the command line when dealing with front-end development and that can also provide creative concept and design solutions after ramping up.

What we want to see: • A few years of web design experience is ideal (preferably using open-source technologies).

Obviously - proficient with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (Experience in designing for mobile platforms a plus).

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

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

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

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

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

• Identify research and resolve technical problems.

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

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

8B THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011 Tonganoxie Miscellaneous 3BR country home, 2 full bath, full bsmt, 2 car garage, large yard, $850/mo.

816-807-1832, 913-369-3055 4BR house avail. now. 4 car, CH/CA. $875/mo. 7 mi. N. of Tonganoxie. Tongie school district 816-838-1988 4BR, 2,500 sq. ft. townhome located on quiet cul-desac. 2 car garage. $1,100/ mo. 1 Year lease. $1,100 deposit. No smoking. Call 913-845-9005, 816-872-7343

CEDAR HILLS

New Management

1-3BR apts. in Tonganoxie

Many improvements!

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With out the luxury price! Stk#164601 only $14,956.

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Chrysler 2010 Sebring LTD Leather, Alloys, 38K, Inferno Red! Credit so Easy a Child Can Do It! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

1999 CHEVROELT MALIBU NADA retail price $3625, Buy it NOWfor $1750

Dale Willey Automotive 2840 Iowa Street (785) 843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

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Ford 2002 Mustang. Local trade-in in shiny black.

Nice car with automatic and V6. Two owners and only 75K miles. Much recent maintenance done.

Clean interior. See website for photos and more information.

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Commercial Space

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Antiques

KIPP’S TREASURES

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Baby & Children's Items Snowsuit- Carters 6 to 9 months Snow Suit $25, never worn.

Call 785-393-0749

Rollerblades. Gently used ladies rollerblades in carrying bag. Size 5-7. $40.00.

Call 785-318-0774.

SKi Machine, Precor 515e.

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TV-Video

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Call 785-393-0749 Toy Organizer. Light wood toy organizer with 9 red/blue/yellow bins. $15.00. Call 785-318-0774.

Chevrolet 2002 Cavalier, Automatic 2 door in very clean condition. A very nice car, with good gas mileage for under $5000.

Come for a test drive. See website for photos.

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

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Letter Jacket, Lawrence High letter jacket, men’s size XL in excellent condition. $95 (new price is over $170). 785-843-0257

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Firewood-Stoves

Chevrolet 2010 Impala LT Stk#D8756 Sale Price $15,780

Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

A Full Cord Seasoned Hedge, Oak, Locust & mixed hardwoods, stacked & delivered, $160. Call Landon, 785-766-0863 Firewood, Mixed hardwoods, full cord: $150. You haul. Or small delivery fee.

Oak & hedge cords slightly more. 35 years in business.

Call Bill at 816-810-3673 Firewood: Mixed hardwoods, mostly split.

Stacked/delivered. $85 -1/2 cord. James 785-241-3530 Red Oak/White Oak Mix, $150/truck, $210/cord Stacked & delivered. Cured & Seasoned.

Adam 816-547-1575 Seasoned Firewood for sale. hedge, oak, locust, & other mixed hardwoods. $160/cord. Split stacked & Delivered. Call Ryan at 785-418-9910

Dodge 2010 Caliber SXT 44K, Inferno Red Are You Drowning In Choices? No More! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Dodge 2007 Charger RT V8, auto, Silver, Carfax 1 owner, $16,988.

Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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Buick 2010 ENCLAVE Certified, Stk#T96788A Special Price $30,000 Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Buick 2008 Lucerne CX, 46K, Dark Crimson Metallic A Car For The People from The “Dealer For The People” www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

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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.

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

Chevrolet 2007 Monte Carlo LT, leather heated seats, ABS, traction control, spoiler, alloy wheels, very sharp, stk#168771 only $10,995.00 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Furniture Mattress, New Full size Limited Edition I Ortho-Firm-Posture series mattress for sale. Perfect Buick 2009 Lucerne CXL, condition.

Downsizeing leather heated seats, guest room to twin size. 3800 V6, great power $499.95 new. Selling for with great gas mileage, $100/offer. 785-691-7316 On Star, trade in, stk#54939A2 only $12,500 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 Moving Sale, Ethan Allen www.dalewilleyauto.com amorie, side board/buffet, qu.size bed w/headboard, 2 night tables, 1 rocking chair. ex. cond. Call for appt. 913-244-0311

Cadillac 2007 CTS leather heated memory seats, On Star, plenty of comfort that only a Cadillac can give you!!

Stk#14826A1 only $14,351.

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

Machinery-Tools Table Saw, 1960’s vintage 10-inch Craftsman table saw, heavy cast iron table and extensions, arbor in good shape, motor needs service. $25 cash only.

785-842-7419.

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WE BUY CARS Top dollar for top late model vehicles.

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

2840 Iowa St. Lawrence.

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

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KIA 2006 AMANTI. Stk#T6622A. Sale Price $13,999

Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

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Pontiac 2010 G6 4cyl, great gas mileage, GM certified, that means 2 yrs of scheduled maintenance for free!

Stk#453475 only $13,999.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com Kia 2010 Forte 4dr, 1 owner, extra clean, great gas mileage. Lots of cars for under $200/mo. WAC. All American Auto Mart 1200 East Santa Fe Olathe KS 66061 visit our website www.aaamkc.com Call 888-239-5723 Today.

NADA retail price $11,650, Buy it NOWfor $1750 Full Mechanical Condition Report Available online All Will Sell To The Highest Bidder,

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2003 GMC Yukon XL

Pontiac 2008 Grand Prix Certified, Stk#B6652A Sale Price 19,000.

Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

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2008 Mercedes R350 4Matic (AWD), panorama roof, Navi, Harman Kardon, 6disc, heated. seats, 54K, $30,900 View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

2008 Mini Cooper S, 2 Door, 6speed manual, heated seats, cloth, Moon, CD, Bluetooth, Trac, Spoiler, 25K, $19,900.

View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

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

Mitsubishi 2009 Galant ES, alloy wheels, power equipment, great fuel economy and dependability!

Only $9,774.. stk#10854.

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

Chevrolet 2005 Tahoe LS SUV, Stk#B6867B Special Price $13,000 Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

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Ford 2007 Focus SE Cloud 9 White!

Credit so Easy a Child Can Do It! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

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FORD 2008 FOCUS Stk#B6482A $12,000 Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Lincoln 2000 Towncar, Cartier, Excellent condition.

73,350 miles. Has all extras except moonroof. A silver beauty with a lot of good miles left! $7,500.

785-843-2140

2008 Mercury Grand Marquis GS V8, Auto, Carfax 1 owner $9995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

Cadillac 2007 CTS sunroof, leather, Bose sound, navigation, On Star, and more, only $13,500. stk#371851.

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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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Pontiac 2008 G6 Sedan GT Stk#D8757 Sale Price $14,780

Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Ford 2008 Fusion SE Silver Bright Metallic, 44K Get Hooked At

BMW 2005 x5 3.0i, white with gray interior, 100K. Perfect condition all records. This vehicle is like Brand New. All American Auto Mart 1200 East Santa Fe Olathe KS 66061 visit our website www.aaamkc.com Call 888-239-5723 Today.

2008 Mazda6 4cyl., Auto., Carfax 1 owner $14,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com Mazda 2008 Mazda3 Hatchback. FUN car with heated seats! Dark Gray color, BOSE audio, BRAND new tires, and much more. Super nice condition, lots of options, and a great looking car. Drive Fun. See wbsite for photos.

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

Chevrolet 2002 Corvette Convertible, 2Dr. Stk#T96291A Sale Price $27,495

Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Mazda 2007 Mazda 5 Sport 46K, Brilliant Black 6 Passenger Comfort, Can You Imagine?

And Fuel Economy Too! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

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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

Mercury 2008 Milan White Suede Pearl, 34K Academy Cars: Where You Have the Right To Love Your Car!

Ford 2008 Mustang GT this is one hot ride!

Leather heated seats, Shaker sound system, local trade, very nice!

Stk#58041A2 only $16,999.

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

2010 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4Cyl, Auto,7,000 mi Carfax 1 owner $14,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

2008 Mercury Sable Premier V6, Auto,Pearl Carfax 1 owner, $15,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer ES V6, 5speed manual Silver $7,495 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback GTS Auto, Black, Carfax 1 owner $14,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

2002 NISSAN ALTIMA NADA retail price $6175, Buy it NOWfor $4800 Full Mechanical Condition Report Available online All Will Sell To The Highest Bidder, only at

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Pontiac 2009 G6, V6, power seat, ABS, traction control, remote start, 17” chrome tech wheels, GM certified, lots of warranty!

Stk#314521 only $15,444.

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

Hyundai 2011 Elantra GLS 4 cyl, Auto, white, Carfax 1 owner, $17,988.

Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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NADA retail price $10200, Buy it NOWfor $6900 Full Mechanical Condition Report Available online All Will Sell To The Highest Bidder, only at

Lexus 2004 RX330 All Wheel Drive, Sky Blue with gray int. Has every option you could get on this car. NADA retail, $20,125. ON SALE for Only $15,888.

All American Auto Mart 1200 East Santa Fe Olathe KS 66061 visit our website www.aaamkc.com Call 888-239-5723 Today.

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MERCURY 2005 GRAND MARQUIS Stk#B6902A Special Price $12,000.

Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Chrysler 2007 300c, pearl white, every option, 63K, extra clean! Three to choose from. Way under Book Value at only $15,888. Call for more info on all three cars.

All American Auto Mart 1200 East Santa Fe Olathe KS 66061 visit our website www.aaamkc.com Call 888-239-5723 Today.

Pontiac 2008 Grand Prix, sunroof, spoiler, alloy wheels, great gas mileage and room for the family! Stk#166701 only $10,854.

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

Acura 2007 TL-Type S loaded (navigation, back up camera), pearl white with beige interior, 74K miles, sole owner, have all Acura dealer service records, heated seats, dual climate control, Bluetooth, 3-month old Michelin Sport tires, never has had a single door ding, mint condition, call 913-484-7564.

NADA retail price $7550, Buy it NOWfor $4750

2006 CHRYSLER 300

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Ford 2005 Taurus SE Sedan - Silver. T96907A $7991.00 Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Honda 2009 Civic Hybrid Ford 2004 E250 cargo van, 4CYL, Auto, 30,000 mi.

V8, auto transmission, $18,988 white, good cond,.alarm Call 785-838-2327 system, shelves, bulk LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI head, tinted windows in 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence rear, new tires, ladder www.bettercarsbetterprices.com racks, has B-G fluid treatment, $5,000. Call evenings 785-841-3199.

2002 LINCOLN LS

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Please Call 785-842-1760

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2008 Ford Taurus SEL V6, Auto, Low miles $15995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

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

Sofa w/ queen sleeper. Removable pillows.

Blue Denim fabric. $100/offer.

Kevin at 785-760-1151.

Health & Beauty

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2008 MAZDA Stk#T96620B Special Price $15,000 Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Cars-Domestic

Clothing Boots, Men’s black work boots - Wolverine brand.

6” lace up, soft toe, oil & skid resistant, water proof, gore tex lined. Size 10 1/2 D. Like new condition. $30.

785-842-8776.

Pontiac 2009 G3, automatic, talk about fuel economy and room!

You’ve gotta try this one to believe it! Stk#328851 only $11,650.

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

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Dodge 2008 Caliber SRT-4. Make a statement in this Awesome car - the right color all it needs is a home! All the right equipment, power windows, power locks, sunroof, manual transmission! $15,788.

All American Auto Mart 1200 East Santa Fe Olathe KS 66061 visit our website www.aaamkc.com Call 888-239-5723 Today.

Hyundai 2011 Elantra GLS 4 cyl, Auto, white, Carfax 1 owner, $17,988.

Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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Ford 2009 Mustang V-6, Auto, 30,174 mi. $17,988 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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THE LAST

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Full Mechanical Condition Report Available online All Will Sell To The Highest Bidder, only at

Cars-Imports

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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2006 Mazda3 S, 2 owner, 65k original miles, 5dr hatchback, moon, manual, 30+ MPG, 6CD, sporty! $9900 .

View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

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

Nissan 2010 Sentra 2.0 Magnetic Grey, 47K Who Could Say Not To… 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

Hyundai 2007 Sonata GLS 4 cyl, Auto, gray, Carfax 1 owner $9,998 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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Robert Brogden Auto Plaza 2007 Mazda3 sSport 4cyl., 5speed manual Carfax 1 owner $12,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2011 9B

Auctioneers

Carpets & Rugs

BILL FAIR AND COMPANY AT YOUR SERVICE

Concrete CONCRETE INC. Your local concrete repair specialists Sidewalks, Patios, Driveways

SINCE 1970 800-887-6929

Quality work at a fair price!

Automotive Services Auto Maintenance and Repair

1-888-326-2799 Toll Free

YEAR-END CLEARANCE SALE!

Decorative & Regular concrete drives, walks, & patios. 42 yrs. exp.

Jayhawk Concrete 785-979-5261

BIG Mark-downs in EVERY department!

www.lawrenceautodiag.com

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• Soft, Warm Carpet • Durable Ceramic Tile • Natural Wood Laminate • Classic Vinyl Flooring • Room-Size Remnants From only 48 c sq.ft.

First Come - First Served

Buy BELOW Wholesale.

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 Buying Junk & Repairable Vehicles.

Cash Paid. Free Tow. U-Call, We-Haul!

Call 785-633-7556

Dale and Ron’s Auto Service

Family Owned & Operated for 37 Years Domestic & Foreign Expert Service 630 Connecticut St

785-842-2108

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Save up to 80% Multi-Warehouse Clearance on First Quality Overstocks & Surplus Goods in Popular Colors and Styles!

Jennings’ Floor Trader 3000 Iowa - 841-3838 9-5 Mon-Sat. 12-5 Sun.

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Catering Oakley Creek Catering - Full Service Caterer Specializing in smoked meats & barbeque

- Corporate Events, Private Parties, Weddings-

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Hite Collision Repair

“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

K’s Tire

Sales and Service 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

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Tires, Alignment, Brakes, A/C, Suspension Repair Financing Available 785-841-6050 1828 Mass. St lawrencemarketplace.com/ performancetire

Westside 66 & Car Wash

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

Carpet Cleaning

785-842-3311

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Looking for Something Creative?

Call Billy Construction Decks, Fences, Etc. Insured. (785) 838-9791 www.billyconstruction.com

• Decks • Gazebos • Framing • Siding • Fences • Additions • Remodel • Weatherproofing & Staining Insured, 20 yrs. experience.

785-550-5592

Dirt-Manure-Mulch

Banquet Hall available for wedding receptions, birthday parties, corporate meetings & seminars.

For more info. visit http://lawrencemarket place.com/stevesplace

Rich Black Top Soil No Chemicals Machine Pulverized Pickup or Delivery

Electric & Industrial Supply Pump & Well Drilling Service

Motors - Pumps Complete Water Systems 602 E 9th St | 785-843-4522

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Guttering Services

Full Service Grooming All Breeds & Sizes Including Cats!

Flea & Tick Solutions

• Holiday Lighting Installation • Professional and timely • Residential & Commercial

All Your Banking Needs Your Local Lawrence Bank

For Everything Electrical Committed to Excellence Since 1972 Full Service Electrical Contractor www.quality-electric.net

Get Lynn on the line!

785-843-LYNN www.lynnelectric.com

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Employment Services

Foundation Repair

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ADVANCED SYSTEMS Basement & foundation repair Your hometown company Over three decades 785-841-0145 mybasementiscracked.com

Int. & Ext. Remodeling All Home Repairs Mark Koontz

Bus. 913-269-0284

CONCRETE INC Your local foundation repair specialist!

Waterproofing, Basement, & Crack Repair

1-888-326-2799 Toll Free

Renovations Kitchen/Bath Remodels House Additions & Decks Quality Work Affordable Prices

Concrete, Block & Limestone Wall Repair, Waterproofing Drainage Solutions Sump Pumps, Driveways.

785-843-2700 Owen 24/7

Wagner’s 785-749-1696 www.foundationrepair.com

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(785) 550-1565

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Tutoring

Heating & Cooling

Origins Interior Design

“where simple ideas become inspiring realities”

in print and online.

WorldClassNEK.com “Your Comfort Is Our Business.”

Installation & Service Residential & Commercial (785) 841-2665

• Color & Design • Space Planning • Furniture Layouts • Trade Discounts • Project Management 785-766-9281 originsinteriordesign.com

• Garage Doors • Openers • Service • Installation

General Services

785-842-6264

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Eco-Friendly Cleaning

Apply at eapp.adecco.com Or Call (785) 842-1515 BETTER WORK BETTER LIFE lawrencemarketplace.com/ adecco

Five yrs. exp. References, Bonded & Insured Res., Com., Moveouts 785-840-5467

Let Us Help With The Holidays

Gift Certificates Avail.

Family owned and operated since 1992 For Your Holiday Cleaning Needs

Sue Bee’s Cleaning 785-841-2268

Temporary or Contract Staffing Evaluation Hire, Direct Hire Professional Search Onsite Services (785) 749-7550 1000 S Iowa, Lawrence KS lawrencemarketplace.com/ express

Events/ Entertainment

Accessible and General Public Transportation We provide door-to-door transportation as well as many additional services to residents of Douglas County living with disabilities.

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.

Funded in part by KDOT Public Transit Program

Computer/Internet Computer Running Slow?

Viruses/Malware?

Troubleshooting? Lessons?

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We Can Help — 785-979-0838

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

Air Conditioning Heating/Plumbing

Insurance

930 E 27th Street, 785-843-1691 http://lawrencemarketplace. com/chaneyinc

Air Conditioning/ & Heating/Sales & Srvs.

Music Lessons

Free Quote

Roofing I COME TO YOU!

Dependable & Reliable Holiday pet sitting, feeding, overnights, walks, more!

References! Insured!

785-550-9289

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Professional Service with a Tender Touch

Stress Free for you and your pet.

Complete Roofing

Call Calli 785-766-8420

Piano Lessons 4704 W. 24th St Learn to play 30-50 songs in the first year!

Tearoffs, Reroofs, Redecks * Storm Damage * Leaks * Roof Inspections

Free Estimates on replacement equipment! Ask us about Energy Star equipment & how to save on your utility bills.

Roger, Kevin or Sarajane

Auto-Home- BusinessLife- Health Dennis J. Donnelly Insurance Inc. 913-268-5000 11211 Johnson Dr. insuranceinckc.com

Low Maintenance Landscape, Inc.

1210 Lakeview Court, Innovative Planting Design Construction & Installation www.lawrencemarketplace. com/lml

Fast Quality Service

Commercial &Residential 24 hour Service

Plan Now For Next Year • Custom Pools, Spas & Water Features • Design & Installation • Pool Maintenance (785) 843-9119

For all your Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing needs

midwestcustompools.com

Serving the Douglas & Franklin county areas

785-331-8369

A. B. Painting & Repair

Int/ext. Drywall, Tile, Siding, Wood rot, & Decks 30 plus yrs. Refs. Free Est.

Al 785-331-6994 albeil@aol.com

Inside - Out Painting Service

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Re-Roofs: All Types Roofing Repairs Siding & Windows FREE Estimates (785) 749-0462 www.meslerroofing.com

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Salon & Spa

• Hair styling /Coloring • Soft Curl Perms • Nails & Eye Lashes 785-856-9020 2400 Franklin Rd., Suite E .

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Call Lyndsey 913-422-7002 Husband & wife team, exp., fast & good.

Reasonable, Carolyn& Mark 785-424-5860

Professional Painters Home, Interior, Exterior Painting, Lead Paint Removal Serving Northeast Kansas 785-691-6050 http://lawrencemarket place.com/primecoat

Riffel Painting Co. 913-585-1846

Specializing in new homes & Residential interior and exterior repaints Power Washing Deck staining Sheet Rock Repair Quality work and products since 1985

Supplying all your Painting needs.

Serving Lawrence and surrounding areas for over 25 years.

Locally owned & operated.

Green Grass Lawn Care

Pet Services

Free estimates/Insured.

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

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 Lonnie’s Recycling Inc. Buyers of aluminum cans, all type metals & junk vehicles. Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-4, 501 Maple, Lawrence.

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Snow Removal Marty Goodwin 785-979-1379

Lawrence First Class Transportation Limos Corporate Cars Drivers available 24/7

785-841-5466

Recycling Services

Repairs and Services

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Travel Services

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Marty Goodwin 785-979-1379

Home Repair Services Interior/Exterior Carpentry, Vinyl siding, Roofing, Tearoff/reroof.

35 yrs. exp. Free est.

913-636-1881

Prompt Superior Service Residential * Commercial Tear Off * Reroofs

Complete interior & exterior painting Siding replacement

Lawn, Garden & Nursery

15 yrs exp, Mowing, Yard Clean-up, Tree Trimming, Snow Removal All jobs considered. 785-312-0813 785-893-1509

Home Improvements

785-749-4391

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We’re There for You!

Plumbing

Painting

Landscaping

For all the things you do not know whom to call.

I get it done!

www.independenceinc.org

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

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Interior/Exterior Painting

785-843-2244

Office* Clerical* Accounting Light Industrial* Technical Finance* Legal

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

Mobile Enviro-Wash LTD

Quality Work Over 20 yrs. exp.

www.scott-temperature.com www.lawrencemarketplace. com/scotttemperature

785-856-GOLD(4653) Jewelry, coins, silver, watches. Earn money with broken & Unwanted jewelry

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Int/Ext/Specialty Painting Siding, Wood Rot & Decks Kate, 785-423-4464 www.kbpaintingllc.com

http://lawrencemarketplace. com/rivercityhvac

785-841-3088

• Unsightly black streaks of mold & dirt on your roof?

• Mold or Mildew on your house?

• Is winter salt intrusion causing your concrete to flake?

Moving-Hauling

Painting Retired Carpenter, Deck Repairs, Home repairs: Doors, Windows, Stairs, Wood Rot, JAYHAWK GUTTERING Siding, Seamless aluminum gutter- Powerwash785-766-5285 ing. Many colors to choose from. Install, repair, screen, clean-out. Locally owned.

Instruction and Insured. Free estimates. jayhawkguttering.com

• Garage Doors • Openers • Service • Installation Call 785-842-5203 or visit us at Lawrencemarketplace.com /freestategaragedoors

Adorable Animal Designs

KEYS of JOY

Quality work at a fair price!

Mudjacking, Waterproofing. We specialize in Basement Repair & Pressure Grouting.

Level & Straighten Walls & Bracing on wall. BBB .

Free Estimates Since 1962

Repairs and Services

www.cnnmobilepetsalons.com

785-550-5610

Buckingham Palace Commercial & Residential Cleaning Services “The Greener Cleaner”

Yoga is more than getting on the mat.

Live Passionately Yoga Nutrition Classes Relaxation Retreats 1407 Massachusetts 785-218-0174 lawrencemarketplace.com/ breathe

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Eagles Lodge

Specializing in Carpet, Tile & Upholstery cleaning.

Carpet repairs & stretching, Odor Decontamination, Spot Dying & 24 hr Water extraction. www.doctor-clean.com 785-840-4266

Breathe Holistic Life Center

Light Up The Season!

Financial

Garage Doors

Cleaning

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

JASON TANKING CONSTRUCTION New Construction Framing, Remodels, Additions, Decks Fully Ins. & Lic. 785.760.4066 http://lawrencemarket place.com/jtconstruction

NOT Your ordinary bicycle store!

Every ad you place runs

Montessori Children’s House of Lawrence Preschool Enroll by 2-1/2-3 yr.old Half day or All day spots. www.montessorilawrence.org 785-843-7577/785-842-6002

Pet Services

1388 N 1293 Rd, Lawrence

Electrical

Hilltop Child Development Center, 1605 Irving Hill Road Lawrence, Kansas 785-864-4940 hilltop@ku.edu twitter.com/HilltopCDC Serving Lawrence since 1972.

Medical-HealthTherapy

785-843-2174

FOUNDATION REPAIR

Serving KC over 40 years 913-962-0798 Fast Service

Kansas Carpet Care, Inc.

Your locally owned and operated carpet and upholstery cleaning company since 1993!

• 24 Hour Emergency Water Damage Services Available

By Appointment Only

Decks & Fences

785-887-6936 http://oakleycreek.com

Harris Auto Repair

785-838-4488

Staining & Engraving Existing Concrete Custom Decorative Patterns Patios, Basements, Garage Floors, Driveways 785-393-1109 www.robinseggconcrete.com

Family Owned & Operated

Across The Bridge In North Lawrence 903 N 2nd St | 785-842-2922 lawrencemarketplace.com/ battery

Steve’s Place

Home Improvements

913-488-7320

On-Site Cooking Available

For All Your Battery Needs

General Services

Year round storage

Stacked Deck

Child Care Provided

Domestics and Imports Brake repair Engine repair AC repair / service Custom exhaust systems Shock & Struts Transmissions Tire sales / repairs

Driveways, Parking Lots, Paving Repair, Sidewalks, Garage Floors, Foundation Repair 785-843-2700 Owen 24/7

Events/ Entertainment

Water, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration • Odor Removal • Carpet Cleaning • Air Duct Cleaning •

One Company Is All You Need and One Phone Call Is All You Need To Make (785) 842-0351

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Tree/Stump Removal Arborscapes Tree Service Tree trimming & removal Ks Arborists Assoc. Certified Licensed & Insured.

785-760-3684 www.KansasTreeCare.com

BUDGET TREE SERVICE, LLC. 913-593-7386

Trimmed, Shaped, Removed Shrubs, Fenceline Cleaned

No Job Too Small Free Est. Lic. & Ins. 913-268-3120 Chris Tree Service 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.

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Crossovers

Crossovers

Crossovers

Sport Utility-4x4

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

Honda 2009 Pilot EXL 4wd, 2nd row bench, 3rd row, alloy wheels, CD changer, leather heated seats, and more!

Stk#37542A3, only $25,840 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

2008 Toyota Yaris 5spd. manual, white Carfax 1 owner $10,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

Nissan 2010 Versa S, power equip, like new, choose from two only $14223.00 stk#s13257 or 14043 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Volkswagen 2009 New Beetle 42K, Candy White, Now More Than Ever, Apply On-Line At www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

Porsche 1999 Boxster.

ONLY 32K miles! Local car kept in garage by a meticulous professional. Guards Red is very shiny. Excellent condition with all keys and books. Would make a great Christmas present!

Includes big red bow! See website for photos.

Rueschhoff Automobiles rueschhoffautos.com 2441 W. 6th St. 785-856-6100 24 4/7 Rueschhoff Automobiles rueschhoffautos.com 2441 W. 6th St. 785-856-6100 24/7

Saab 2006 9.5, 4Dr wagon 2.3T Sport SUV Black, 76K, $12,900.

View pictures at www.theselectionautos.com 785.856.0280 845 Iowa St. Lawrence, KS 66049

Chevrolet 2011 Traverse, Nobody beats us on selection! We’ve got 7 to choose from starting at $22,774 and GM certified!

Hurry for best selection!!

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com Volkswagen 2009 Passat Sedan 4dr Auto Komfort FWD Sedan Stk#T6696A Sale Price $20,995

Volkswagon 2008 Jetta 2.5, local trade in, sunroof, leather heated seats, alloy wheels, very sharp, stk#308742 only $13,700.

Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com Saturn 2004 Ion Quad Volvo 2009 V50 Wagon.

Coupe, 4cyl, FWD, ONE local owner, super spoiler, power equip- clean, silver, and a long lit ment, very sporty & of options. Priced way begreat gas mileage! low comparable Volvos.

Take a look at this NICE, Stk#581581 only $7700. safe Volvo. Great reviews Dale Willey 785-843-5200 on this model. 75K miles. www.dalewilleyauto.com See website for photos.

Rueschhoff Automobiles Smart 2009 ForTwo Pasrueschhoffautos.com sion. Local one-owner car 2441 W. 6th St. with only 10K miles! Previ785-856-6100 24 4/7 ous owner moved to asisted living. Beautiful blue and silver. Panorama glass roof, automatic, and Crossovers very clean. A rare low mile find.

Tremendous gas mileage! See website for photos.

Rueschhoff Automobiles rueschhoffautos.com 2441 W. 6th St. 785-856-610 00 24/7

Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Hyundai 2010 Santa Fe GLS 4 cyl. Auto, Blk, Carfax 1 owner $18,998 Call 785-838-2327 LAIRD NOLLER HYUNDAI 2829 Iowa St. Lawrence

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Robert Brogden Olathe Buick - GMC KC’s #1 Low Price Dealer 1500 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, KS 800-536-5346 913-782-1500 www.brogdenauto.com

Volkswagen 2011 TIGUAN SEL 4Motion w/Pre SUV AWD Stk#T97237A Sale Price $28,000

Ducati 2004 1000 DS only 1K miles on multistrada like new.

Save money only $5,988.

All American Auto Mart 1200 East Santa Fe Olathe KS 66061 visit our website www.aaamkc.com Call 888-239-5723 Today.

2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor LS V6, Auto, white $15,995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com Chevrolet 2006 Uplander LT, FWD, leather heated seats, dual power seats, ABS, traction control, alloy wheels, steering wheel controls, DVD, XM radio, & more, stk#117531 only $12415 Dale Willey 785-843-5200 www.dalewilleyauto.com

Chrysler 2009 PT Cruiser 40K, Surf Blue Pearl You Have the Right To Love Your Car! www.academycars.com 785-841-0102

2007 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Fire Fighter Special Edition 6 Speed manual, Sharp! $14995 23rd & Alabama 843-3500 www.lairdnollerlawrence.com

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mean we pretend like nothing happened? Why is Andrew being punished for expressing how he feels? — Hurt and Confused in Wisconsin Dear Wisconsin: People don’t want to hear unpleasant truths about themselves, especially when they don’t much like you to begin with.

While your approach seems justified, it doesn’t sound especially diplomatic, and this is why the response was so harsh. See if Andrew can get your in-laws to go with him for family counseling. He should say that he loves them and wants to repair this rift.

Dear Annie: My out-ofwork, depressed, alcoholic, diabetic husband rarely leaves the house. He has no friends and no hobbies, but he is well informed and has an opinion on everything, so he subjects us to unending tirades. He spouts that he is

Vern Yip hosts HGTV’s big city giveaway Vern Yip hosts “HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway 2011” (7 p.m.,). As the title implies, a lucky winner will be given the keys to a luxury Chicago high-rise condominium valued at $750,000. Look for product placements galore. This is not to be confused with HGTV’s “Dream Home Giveaway” or its “Green Home Giveaway.”

In addition to hosting duties, Yip designed the one-bedroom apartment resplendent with a gourmet kitchen and great views of Chicago’s skyline, the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.

Yip also serves as a judge on HGTV’s “Design Star” and has shown up on a number of the network’s other offerings. It’s funny how networks recycle their stars over and over to give a familiarity to a cable destination. In the old days, local TV channels did much the same thing. A familiar host could do double and triple duty, showing cartoons in the morning, hosting a kids’ show in the after-school hours and perhaps introducing movies later that night.

Krusty the Clown on “The Simpsons” is an homage to that television tradition, a reference that may be lost on some of “The Simpsons” younger fans.

“NY Ink” (8 p.m., TLC) enters its second season. For the uninitiated, it follows Ami James, the self-described tattoo king of New York City. He used to work in warmer climes on “Miami Ink” before joining the gang at Manhattan’s Wooster Street Social Club.

For the curious, we’re promised a more personal look at Ami, including glimpses of his relationship with his daughter. But like most series of this nature, “Ink” generally revolves around the job, “office” shenanigans and Ami’s rivalry with other ink men.

There was a time when the world of the tattooed seemed pretty exotic. But it’s hard to stand out on a network like TLC, home to “Toddlers and Tiaras.”

Next year, look for TLC to outdo itself in the human weirdness department with “I Cloned My Pet,” debuting on Jan. 11.

Tonight’s other highlights

On two episodes of “Bones” (Fox): a blizzard and a blackout (7 p.m.), death bowls a 300 (8 p.m.).

While his friends frolic, a pickedupon bald child agonizes over the everyday in the 1986 special “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!” (7 p.m., ABC).

Comedy Central offers six chances to catch up with “Futurama” (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.).

When the machine suggests a subject long dead, the guys question its reliability on “Person of Interest” (8 p.m., CBS).

On two helpings of “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC): George’s mother (8 p.m.), Henry pinch-hits (9 p.m.).

Whitney finds her divorced folks (Peter Gallagher and Jane Kaczmarek) hard to deal with and impossible to avoid during the holidays on “Whitney” (8:30 p.m., NBC).

Cult choice Glenn Close and Harry Connick Jr. star in a 2001 made-for-television adaptation of Rogers and Hammerstein’s socially conscious musical “South Pacific” (7 p.m., Ovation,). Passable warbling does not compensate for zero chemistry between the leads.

qualified to do any job, and yet he won’t lift a finger to get one or take a class to improve his skills.

He eats, sleeps, watches TV and reads the newspaper.

He takes no interest in the children at all. We are deeply in debt due to his unemployment. I do not want to stay, but cannot afford to leave.

Please help. — Forlorn Dear Forlorn: If your husband refuses to help himself, you must do what is best for yourself and your children.

Talk to your clergyperson.

Ask your doctor for assistance. Contact Al-Anon (al-

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on. Tonight: Togetherness works.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) You discover that letting others run with the ball works for you right now. No one is challenging you by wanting to do a project his or her way.

Tonight: Let the medium entertain you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Let the people you deal with nearly every day know that you appreciate them. Ask about them. Tonight: Contain a difficult conversation.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) Don’t push to have a situation go the way you want it to. Know that you can handle nearly anything given time and thought. Tonight: Only with favorite people.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You know your priorities, but might need to loosen up some in order to obtain the desired results. Tonight: Know when to call it a day.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Allow more creativity and humor to come forward. Your sense of direction helps sort out your priorities. Don’t forget that making yourself

52. Rock singer-musician Jim Reid (The Jesus and Mary Chain) is 50. Rock singer Dexter Holland (The Offspring) is 46.

Actor-comedian Mystro Clark is 45. Actor Jason Gould is 45. Movie director Andy Wachowski is

46 Group of cheerleaders 49 Fly high 51 Before, bard-style 52 End of a permanent definition?

56 Reiner of “All in the Family” 57 Gruesome, as some details 58 Western loop 62 Zeta-theta go-between 63 Skip a syllable 64 Freeze over, as a windshield 65 Lacking color 66 Meal with readings 67 Cowboy’s protective gear DOWN 1 Daycare attendee 2 Density symbol, in physics 3 Opposite of fast 4 ___ League (Middle Eastern group) 5 Wiped off the computer 6 Cancel, as a rocket launch 7 Bobsledding track 8 Hardly trustworthy 9 Singles

ACROSS 1 Shoe bottom 6 Ice-cream serving 11 Little salamander 14 “Windy City” airport 15 Beijing’s country 16 One hundred square meters 17 Condemn to the scrap yard 18 It’s used for good measure 19 Old sailor 20 Part one of a permanent definition? jacquelinebigar.com 23 iTunes loader 26 Lipstick holder happy is also a priority.

27 Starting from Tonight: Be naughty and 28 “What goes up must nice. come down,” Sagittarius (Nov. 22and the like Dec. 21) 30 Worm’s You finally place on a fishing line decide to take a hard look at your finances. You have 32 Gave a hoot two of the ability to revamp your 33 Part a permanent situation and gain. Tonight: definition?

Make the most of the mo- 38 Soon, in poems ment. of Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 39 Notify danger 19) 40 Expressed, Clear out as as a farewell 41 Part three of much as you can from a permanent 2011 as you prepare for definition? the new year. Communi43 Do a frontcation changes in nature end job 44 Source and gives you important 45 Vistas feedback. Tonight: Share

with friends.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might be reflecting on a way of observing what is going on. Stay clear about your desires. Tonight: Do something just for you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You hold far more together than you realize. Honor your natural limitations, even if others don’t appear to do the same. Tonight: Where your friends are.

— The astrological forecast should be read for entertainment only.

BIRTHDAYS Actress Mary Tyler Moore is 75. Actor Jon Voight is 73. Actor Ted Danson is 64. Actor Jon Polito is 61. Singeractress Yvonne Elliman is 60. Actress Patricia Clarkson is 52. Comedian Paula Poundstone is

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anon.alateen.org) and the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org). Are you working outside the home?

Can you find a job, even part time, that will help support your family? Would your family be willing to help?

Please look into ways to become more financially independent, while also seeking sources of emotional support.

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS For Thursday, Dec. 29: You certainly have a way with words. At the same time, what were valid goals and thoughts three years ago might not be any longer. Re-evaluate your priorities and update them. If you are single, you are more likely to draw in someone who works better with you because of this process. If you are attached, there could be an issue as views and goals change. Pisces brings out your personality.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult Aries (March 21-April 19) You have a strong sense of direction, and others tap into it. If you feel that a situation is off, trust your judgment.

Tonight: Get some sleep.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Reach out for a distant friend. Speaking to you means a lot to quite a few people. Tonight: Go for something entertaining.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Have that discussion now rather than later. You discover how much is going on that you might have missed out

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10 Sun screen, of a kind 11 ___ the run (munch while in motion) 12 Coin replaced by the euro 13 Not verbose 21 Neighbor of Switz.

22 Pleasant 23 Long-tailed squawker 24 Hersey’s bell town 25 Pool shot 29 Army rank 30 Superman’s sandwich?

31 Get off the fence 33 Words after “thanks” 34 Soak, as flax 35 “Educating Rita” actor Michael 36 Lawn tool 37 Sensibility’s partner

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

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Dear Annie: I have been with my husband, “Andrew,” for 10 years. During this time, I have witnessed the way he is treated by his stepmother.

His father always defended his wife when she insulted or hurt Andrew, saying “she didn’t mean it that way.” Believe me, she always said exactly what she meant.

This woman is emotionally abusive. She told Andrew from a young age that he couldn’t be her husband’s son because they look nothing alike. She claims he deserved her treatment because he was bratty as a child. Andrew says he was probably acting out because his biological mother left him, and he didn’t want to be close to another person who could break his heart.

Last year, we decided to move closer to the family to help patch things up, but things did not go as planned.

In fact, it got worse. Andrew finally had the guts to tell his stepmother how she has made him feel all these years.

I also spoke my mind to defend my husband because someone needed to be on Andrew’s side for once.

So we basically have been kicked out of the family. It says in the Bible to “honor thy mother and father,” but we are struggling with this. I believe in forgiveness, but does that

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

Answer here:

44. Rock singer-musician Glen Phillips is 41. Actor Jude Law is 39. Actor Mekhi Phifer is 37. Actor Shawn Hatosy is 36.

Actor Diego Luna is 32.

Country singer Jessica Andrews is 28.

Yesterday’s

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: SORRY FENCE VALLEY OUTFIT Answer: After watching so many horror movies in a row, they were this — “FEAR-FULL”

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AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF y-New England 12 3 0 .800 464 N.Y. Jets 8 7 0 .533 360 Buffalo 6 9 0 .400 351 Miami 5 10 0 .333 310 South W L T Pct PF y-Houston 10 5 0 .667 359 Tennessee 8 7 0 .533 302 Jacksonville 4 11 0 .267 224 Indianapolis 2 13 0 .133 230 North W L T Pct PF x-Baltimore 11 4 0 .733 354 x-Pittsburgh 11 4 0 .733 312 Cincinnati 9 6 0 .600 328 Cleveland 4 11 0 .267 209 West W L T Pct PF Denver 8 7 0 .533 306 Oakland 8 7 0 .533 333 San Diego 7 8 0 .467 368 Kansas City 6 9 0 .400 205 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF N.Y. Giants 8 7 0 .533 363 Dallas 8 7 0 .533 355 Philadelphia 7 8 0 .467 362 Washington 5 10 0 .333 278 South W L T Pct PF y-New Orleans 12 3 0 .800 502 x-Atlanta 9 6 0 .600 357 Carolina 6 9 0 .400 389 Tampa Bay 4 11 0 .267 263 North W L T Pct PF y-Green Bay 14 1 0 .933 515 x-Detroit 10 5 0 .667 433 Chicago 7 8 0 .467 336 Minnesota 3 12 0 .200 327 West W L T Pct PF y-San Francisco 12 3 0 .800 346 Seattle 7 8 0 .467 301 Arizona 7 8 0 .467 289 St. Louis 2 13 0 .133 166 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday, Jan. 1 Chicago at Minnesota, noon Carolina at New Orleans, noon Detroit at Green Bay, noon San Francisco at St. Louis, noon Tennessee at Houston, noon Buffalo at New England, noon N.Y. Jets at Miami, noon Indianapolis at Jacksonville, noon Washington at Philadelphia, noon San Diego at Oakland, 3:15 p.m.

Kansas City at Denver, 3:15 p.m.

Seattle at Arizona, 3:15 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 3:15 p.m.

Baltimore at Cincinnati, 3:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 3:15 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m.

NFL Playoff Scenarios

PA 321 344 385 296 PA 255 295 316 411 PA 250 218 299 294 PA 383 395 351 335 PA 386 316 318 333 PA 322 326 384 449 PA 318 342 328 432 PA 202 292 328 373

Week 17 AFC CLINCHED: New England-East Division and first-round bye; Houston-South Division; Baltimore and Pittsburgh-wildcard spots.

NEW ENGLAND — Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: Win or tie OR Baltimore loss or tie AND Pittsburgh loss or tie BALTIMORE — Clinches AFC North Division and firstround bye with: Win OR Tie AND Pittsburgh loss or tie OR

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Pittsburgh loss — Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: Win AND New England loss PITTSBURGH — Clinches AFC North Division and firstround bye with: Win AND Baltimore loss or tie OR Tie AND Baltimore loss OR — Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: Win AND Baltimore loss or tie AND New England loss DENVER — Clinches AFC West Division with: Win OR Tie AND Oakland loss or tie OR Oakland loss OAKLAND — Clinches AFC West Division with: Win AND Denver loss or tie OR Tie AND Denver loss — Clinches wild-card spot with: Win AND Cincinnati loss AND Tennessee loss or tie OR Win AND Cincinnati loss AND N.Y. Jets win CINCINNATI — Clinches wild-card spot with: Win or tie N.Y. Jets loss or tie AND Oakland loss or tie N.Y. Jets loss or tie AND Denver loss or tie N.Y. JETS — Clinch wild-card spot with: Win AND Cincinnati loss AND Tennessee loss or tie AND Oakland loss or tie Win AND Cincinnati loss AND Tennessee loss or tie AND Denver loss or tie TENNESSEE — Clinches wild-card spot with: Win AND Cincinnati loss AND N.Y. Jets win AND Oakland loss or tie Win AND Cincinnati loss AND N.Y. Jets win AND Denver loss or tie Win AND Cincinnati loss AND N.Y. Jets loss or tie AND Oakland win AND Denver win NFC CLINCHED: Green Bay-North Division and home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs; New Orleans-South Division; San Francisco-West Division; Atlantaand Detroit-wild-card spots.

SAN FRANCISCO — Clinches first-round bye with: Win OR New Orleans loss OR Tie AND New Orleans tie NEW ORLEANS — Clinches first-round bye with: Win and San Francisco loss or tie OR Tie and San Francisco loss N.Y. GIANTS — Clinch NFC East Division with: Win or tie DALLAS — Clinches NFC East Division with: Win

College Football Bowls

Wednesday’s Games Military Bowl at Washington Toledo 42, Air Force 41 Holiday Bowl at San Diego Texas 21, California 10 Today’s Games Champs Sports Bowl at Orlando, Fla. Florida State (8-4) vs. Notre Dame (8-4), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl at San Antonio Baylor (9-3) vs. Washington (7-5), 8 p.m.

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College Men

EAST Canisius 75, Binghamton 66 Drexel 77, Fairfield 69 Duquesne 86, Bowling Green 76 Lafayette 69, Monmouth (NJ) 54

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Lehigh 76, St. Peter’s 67 Loyola (Md.) 72, Bucknell 67 Marist 79, Columbia 59 NJIT 66, Fairleigh Dickinson 53 Niagara 92, UMBC 75 Quinnipiac 80, Colgate 70 Saint Joseph’s 81, Morgan St. 50 Stony Brook 68, Cornell 59, OT Syracuse 75, Seton Hall 49 Temple 87, Buffalo 85, OT UAB 56, George Washington 49 West Virginia 83, Villanova 69 SOUTH Charleston Southern 96, Erskine 69 Georgetown 71, Louisville 68 Kentucky 86, Lamar 64 Maryland 83, Albany (NY) 72 Presbyterian 71, Army 64 Richmond 77, Liberty 61 Siena 67, FAU 60 South Carolina 57, Wofford 45 W. Carolina 86, UNC Asheville 67 MIDWEST Cleveland St. 72, Toledo 64 Drake 79, Indiana St. 64 Michigan St. 80, Indiana 65 Missouri St. 77, Creighton 65 N. Dakota St. 96, Oakland 69 Ohio St. 87, Northwestern 54 Oral Roberts 72, UMKC 65 S. Dakota St. 94, IPFW 58 S. Utah 81, South Dakota 75, OT SE Missouri 67, Morehead St. 51 Wichita St. 90, Bradley 51 SOUTHWEST Arkansas 80, Charlotte 67 Houston 71, NC A&T 67 Oklahoma St. 68, SMU 58, 2OT Rice 78, Texas A&M-CC 66 Sam Houston St. 74, Samford 58 Texas St. 99, Huston-Tillotson 47 UC Riverside 70, UTSA 65 FAR WEST Colorado 92, New Orleans 34 Montana 75, Portland St. 64 UNLV 124, Central Arkansas 75

Big 12 Men

Conf.

W L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Overall W L 13 0 12 0 10 1 9 1 9 3 9 3 8 3 8 3 7 5 6 5

Baylor Missouri Kansas State Oklahoma Texas Iowa State Kansas Texas A&M Oklahoma State Texas Tech Sunday’s Game Kansas State 77, Long Beach State 60 Tuesday’s Games Texas Tech 74, CSU Bakersfield 58 Wednesday’s Games Oklahoma State 68, Southern Methodist 58 Baylor 54, Mississippi State 52 Tonight’s Games Howard at Kansas, 7 p.m. (JTV) Arkansas Tech at Texas A&M Oklahoma at Cincinnati, 8 p.m. (ESPNU)

Kansas Men

Exhibition Pittsburg State, W 84-55 Fort Hays State (exhibition), W 101-52 Regular season Towson (first-round Maui Invitational), W 100-54 (1-0) Kentucky in New York (Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden), L 65-75 (1-1).

Georgetown (Maui Invitational), W 67-63 (2-1) UCLA (Maui Invitational), W 72-56 (3-1) Duke (Maui Invitational), L 61-68 (3-2) Florida Atlantic, W 77-54 (4-2) South Florida, W 70-42 (5-2) Long Beach State, W 88-80 (6-2) Ohio State, W 78-67 (7-2)

Davidson, (M&I Bank Kansas City Shootout), L 74-80 (7-3) USC, W 63-47 (8-3) Tonight — Howard, 7 p.m., JTV. Saturday — North Dakota, 3 p.m., ESPNU. Jan. 4 — Kansas State, 7 p.m., Big 12 network.

Jan. 7 — at Oklahoma, 1 p.m., ESPNU. Jan. 11 — at Texas Tech, 8 p.m., ESPNU. Jan. 14 — Iowa State, 3 p.m., Big 12.

Jan. 16 — Baylor, 8:30 p.m., ESPN. Jan. 21 — at Texas, 3 p.m., CBS. Jan. 23 — Texas A&M, 8 p.m., ESPN. Jan. 28 — at Iowa State, 1 p.m., ESPN/ ESPN2.

Feb. 1 — Oklahoma, 8 p.m., ESPNU. Feb. 4 — at Missouri, 8 p.m., ESPN. Feb. 8 — at Baylor, 6 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2.

Feb. 11 — Oklahoma State, 3 p.m., Big 12.

Feb. 13 — at Kansas State, 8 p.m., ESPN. Feb. 18 — Texas Tech, 7 p.m., Big 12.

Feb. 22 — at Texas A&M, 8 p.m., ESPN2.

Feb. 25 — Missouri, 3 p.m., CBS. Feb. 27 — at Oklahoma State, 8 p.m., ESPN. March 3 — Texas, 8 p.m., ESPN. March 7-10 — Big 12 championship, Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo.

Baker Men

at Kansas Wesleyan, W 102-60 (1-0) at Haskell, W 80-62 (2-0) Friends, W 75-65 (3-0) St. Mary’s, L 76-79 (3-1) Ottawa, W 70-42 (4-1) at Harris-Stowe, W 66-52 (5-1) at McPherson, L 63-77 (5-2) Bethany (at McPherson), W 63-62 (6-2) at Ottawa, W 79-77 (7-2) at Fort Hays State, L 72-90 (exhibition) Avila, W 76-70 (8-2) at Missouri Valley, W 64-47 (9-2) Evangel, L 53-69 (9-3) Today — Point Loma (at San Diego Classic) Dec. 30 — San Diego Christian (at San Diego Classic) Jan. 5 — at Peru State (Neb.) Jan. 7 — Culver-Stockton Jan. 12 — at MidAmerica Nazarene Jan. 14 — at Graceland (Iowa) Jan. 19 — Benedictine Jan. 21 — at Central Methodist (Mo.) Jan. 26 — at Avila Jan. 28 — Missouri Valley Feb. 4 — at Evangel (Mo.) Feb. 9 — Peru State Feb. 11 — at Culver-Stockton (Mo.) Feb. 16 — MidAmerica Nazarene Feb. 18 — Graceland Feb. 23 — at Benedictine Feb. 25 — Central Methodist

College Women

EAST Canisius 62, Cornell 45 Duquesne 70, Pittsburgh 57 Fairleigh Dickinson 71, Columbia 51 Howard 63, Seton Hall 44 South Carolina 62, Drexel 58 West Virginia 72, Bucknell 30 SOUTH Florida 81, Samford 56 Florida St. 92, Yale 58 George Washington 74, William & Mary 66 Georgia 83, Furman 58 Georgia St. 68, Jacksonville St. 60 Louisville 70, UT-Martin 57 Marshall 73, Tennessee Tech 68 Middle Tennessee 70, Kentucky 58 Tennessee 90, Old Dominion 37 Winthrop 88, Mercer 74 MIDWEST Cleveland St. 62, Lake Erie 48 IUPUI 82, Marygrove 43 Illinois 83, Alabama A&M 65 Kansas 87, Sam Houston St. 59 Miami (Ohio) 74, Chicago St. 60 Morehead St. 61, SE Missouri 57 Notre Dame 92, Longwood 26 Providence 78, Akron 65

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Kevin R. Grammer aka Kevin Richard Grammer, The Bank of New York Mel- Mary Roe (real name unlon, as Trustee for CIT known) unknown spouse Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 John Doe (real Plaintiff, name unLawrence vs. known) tenant/occupant Will J Kranitz, et al.

Mary Doe (real name un(First published in the LawDefendants. known) tenant/occupant rence Daily Journal-World State of Kansas - Social & December 29, 2011) Case No. 11CV534 Rehabilitation Services Court No. Defendant(s).

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS Title to Real Estate Involved Case No. 2011CV586 DIVISION ONE Pursuant to K.S.A. §60 Div. No. 1 K.S.A. 60 CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK, NOTICE OF SALE Mortgage Foreclosure Plaintiff, vs.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, WILLIAM P. BLACK; SHANON that under and by virtue of J. BLACK; an Order of Sale issued to Under and by virtue of an JOHN DOE (REAL NAME UN- me by the Clerk of the Dis- Order of Sale issued by the KNOWN; trict Court of Douglas Clerk of the District Court TENANT/OCCUPANT); JANE County, Kansas, the under- of DOUGLAS County, KanDOE (REAL NAME UN- signed Sheriff of Douglas sas, to me the undersigned KNOWN; TENANT/ OCCU- County, Kansas, will offer Sheriff of DOUGLAS County, PANT); for sale at public auction Kansas, I will offer for sale AND THE UNKNOWN and sell to the highest bid- at public auction and sell to SPOUSES OF ANY OF THE der for cash in hand at The the highest bidder for cash DEFENDANTS, Jury Assembly Room lo- in hand in the Jury AssemDefendants. cated in the lower level of bly Room of the District the Judicial and Law En- Court inside the Judicial Case No.11-C-707 forcement Center building and Law Enforcement Cenof the Douglas County ter, 111 E. 115th St., LawTITLE TO REAL ESTATE Courthouse, Kansas, on rence, Kansas, at 10:00AM INVOLVED January 12, 2012 at the time on January 12, 2012, the folof 10:00 AM, the following lowing real estate: (Pursuant to K.S.A. real estate: Chapter 60) Lot 46, in Prairie Addition, a LOT NINETEEN (19) IN replat of Washburn’s AddiNOTICE OF SUIT BLOCK ONE (1) IN HOLIDAY tion to Media and a plat of HILLS, AN ADDITION TO THE tract of Land, an Addition TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DE- CITY OF LAWRENCE IN to the City of Baldwin City, FENDANTS AND ALL OTHER DOUGLAS COUNTY, KAN- Douglas County, Kansas.

PERSONS WHO ARE OR MAY SAS. Parcel #: BE CONCERNED: 067-35-0-20-10-020.00, Com- more specifically described monly known as 909 Pam- as 1205 Miami St., Baldwin You are hereby notified ela Ln, Lawrence, KS 66045 City, KS 66006 that an Amended Petition (“the Property”) to Foreclose Mortgage MS#125998 to satisfy the judgment in (“Petition”) has been filed the above-entitled case. in the District Court of to satisfy the judgment in The sale is to be made Douglas County, Kansas, by the above entitled case. without appraisement and Central National Bank, The sale is to be made subject to the redemption praying for foreclosure of a without appraisement and period as provided by law, real estate mortgage on the subject to the redemption and further subject to the following-described real period as provided by law, approval of the Court. estate: and further subject to the approval of the Court.

Sheriff of DOUGLAS 3030 HAVRONE WAY, BUILDCounty, Kansas ING E, IN PEAR TREE COTDouglas County Sheriff TAGES, AS SHOWN BY CONMILLSAP & SINGER, LLC PREPARED AND DOMINIUM SURVEY OF SUBMITTED BY: PEAR TREE COTTAGES, PLAT By: SINGER TARPLEY BOOK 16, PAGE 220, AND Jeremy M. Hart, #20886 & JONES, P.A. THAT PERCENTAGE OF THE jhart@msfirm.com Sheldon R. Singer #10915 COMMON AREA AS Lindsey L. Craft, #23315 ssinger@stlaw.net DECRIBED IN DECLARATION lcraft@msfirm.com Linda S. Tarpley #22357 OF COVENANTS, CONDI- Chad R. Doornink, #23536 ltarpley@stlaw.net TIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND cdoornink@msfirm.com Kenneth C. Jones #10907 DEDICATION AND OF CON- Jennifer L. Michaels, #24256 kjones@stlaw.net DOMINIUM OWNERSHIP OF jmichaels@msfirm.com Jonah W. Lock # 23330 PEAR TREE COTTAGES CON- 11460 Tomahawk Creek jlock@stlaw.net DOMINIUM, RECORDED DE- Parkway, Ste 300 10484 Marty CEMBER 15, 2006, AT BOOK Leawood, KS 66211 Overland Park, KS 66212 1016, PAGE 3114, (913) 339-9132 Phone: (913) 648-6333 (913) 339-9045 (fax) Fax: (913) 642-8742 which has a common street ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF address of 3030 Havrone ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF _______ Way, Lawrence, KS 66047, and you are hereby re- MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC AS (First published in the Lawquired to answer or other- ATTORNEYS FOR THE BANK rence Daily Journal-World wise plead to the Petition OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS December 29, 2011) on or before Wednesday, TRUSTEE FOR CIT MORTFebruary 8, 2012 in said GAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 IS Millsap & Singer, LLC Court. If you fail to answer ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A 11460 Tomahawk Creek or otherwise plead, the Pe- DEBT AND ANY INFORMA- Parkway, Suite 300 tition will be taken as true, TION OBTAINED WILL BE Leawood, KS 66211 and judgment and decree USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (913) 339-9132 will be entered in due ________ (913) 339-9045 (fax) course upon the Petition.

(First published in the Law- IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PREPARED BY: rence Daily Journal-World DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS Michael R. Munson, #22585 December 22, 2011) CIVIL DEPARTMENT Luke P. Sinclair, #23709 Tyler I. Page, #24640 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CitiMortgage, Inc. GAY, RIORDAN, FINCHER, DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS Plaintiff, MUNSON & SINCLAIR, PA vs.

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(First published in the LawTitle to Real Estate Involved rence Daily Journal-World Dawn T. Grammer aka Dawn Tracy Grammer December 22, 2011) Pursuant to K.S.A. §60 nka Dawn T. Derr, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF John Roe (real name unNOTICE OF SALE DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS known) unknown spouse

Wright St. 58, Valparaiso 42 SOUTHWEST Arkansas 59, MVSU 40 North Texas 64, UALR 57 Oklahoma 82, TCU 54 Prairie View 69, Texas Wesleyan 57 SMU 69, UTSA 65 Texas 89, Delaware St. 35 Texas St. 86, Houston Baptist 61 Texas-Pan American 72, Texas-Arlington 65, OT Tulsa 68, Nebraska-Omaha 60 FAR WEST Arizona St. 47, UTEP 45 Denver 73, Troy 51 San Diego St. 57, UNC-Greensboro 29 Utah 82, Utah Valley 51 TOURNAMENT Hilton Garden Inn Hokie Classic First Round Cincinnati 66, Virginia Tech 55 High Point 62, UMBC 51 Marriott Cavalier Classic First Round UMass 76, Elon 56 Virginia 84, Wagner 41 Miami Holiday Tournament First Round Miami 89, Holy Cross 49 VCU 73, Morgan St. 52 Terrapin Classic First Round Delaware 60, East Carolina 40 Maryland 84, Lafayette 36 Tulane/DoubleTree Classic First Round Tulane 57, Coll. of Charleston 42

Big 12 Women

Conf. Overall W L W L Baylor 0 0 12 0 Texas Tech 0 0 10 0 Oklahoma State 0 0 7 0 Kansas 0 0 11 1 Missouri 0 0 9 1 Texas 0 0 10 2 Texas A&M 0 0 8 2 Iowa State 0 0 7 2 Oklahoma 0 0 8 3 Kansas State 0 0 7 4 Wednesday’s Games Kansas 87, Sam Houston State 59 Texas 89, Delaware State 35 Oklahoma 82, TCU 54 Tonight’s Games Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma State Kansas State at Marist New Hampshire at Iowa State CSU Bakersfield vs. Texas Tech

High School

Sunflower League Boys League Overall W L W L SM South 3 0 4 1 Lawrence 1 0 4 1 SM West 2 1 2 2 SM East 2 2 3 2 SM North 1 2 2 3 Olathe NW 0 0 5 0 Olathe South 0 0 4 1 Leavenworth 0 0 3 1 Olathe East 0 0 2 2 Free State 0 1 2 3 SM Northwest 0 3 2 3 Olathe North 0 0 0 5

PF 258 285 211 261 293 287 283 274 219 284 251 239

PA 191 248 204 253 287 175 255 222 197 300 277 293

PF 302 315 248 293 254 204 228 228 189

PA 122 173 225 179 258 202 267 166 183

Girls

League Overall W L W L Olathe South 2 0 4 0 Free State 1 0 5 0 SM South 3 1 3 2 SM Northwest 2 1 4 1 SM East 2 1 2 3 SM North 1 3 2 3 SM West 1 3 2 4 Olathe NW 0 0 4 0 Olathe East 0 0 4 1

Leavenworth Lawrence Olathe North

0 0 0

Frontier League Boys Ottawa Baldwin Eudora Paola De Soto Spring Hill Louisburg

0 1 0

3 2 2

2 2 2

League Overall W L W L 2 0 7 0 2 0 6 0 1 1 5 2 1 1 2 3 0 1 2 2 0 1 3 2 0 2 2 4

263 224 184 151 175 172

PF 467 309 326 254 221 338 254

PA 312 254 307 281 186 305 306

BASEBALL American League NEW YORK YANKEES-Agreed to terms with LHP Hideki Okajima on a minor league contract.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS-Traded RHP Andrew Bailey and OF Ryan Sweeney to Boston for OF Josh Reddick, 1B Miles Head and RHP Raul Alcantara.

National League WASHINGTON NATIONALS-Agreed to terms with UT Mark DeRosa on a one-year contract.

BASKETBALL NBA Development League LOS ANGELES D-FENDERS-Signed F Gerald Green and F Malcolm Thomas. Waived F Brian Hamilton and F Terrence Roberts.

Acquired G Mardy Collins and a 2012 eighth-round draft pick from Iowa for two 2012 third-round draft picks.

FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS-Signed PK Brandon Coutu.

Placed PK Dave Rayner on injured reserve.

CHICAGO BEARS-Agreed to terms with OL Edwin Williams on a two-year contract extension through the 2013 season.

CLEVELAND BROWNS-Signed WR Owen Spencer to the practice squad.

MIAMI DOLPHINS-Announced the retirement of LB Jason Taylor, effective at the end of the season. Placed OT Jake Long on injured reserve. Signed RB Richard Medlin from the practice squad.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS-Signed DE Aaron Lavarias and DB Ross Ventrone to the practice squad.

HOCKEY National Hockey League DALLAS STARS-Activated G Kari Lehtonen from injured reserve. Placed D Stephane Robidas on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 19.

DETROIT RED WINGS-Activated F Jan Mursak from injured reserve and assigned him to Grand Rapids (AHL) for conditioning.

LOS ANGELES KINGS-Placed F Simon Gagne on injured reserve.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS-Reassigned F Blake Geoffrion to Milwaukee (AHL).

NHL Wednesday’s Games Nashville 2, Minnesota 1, SO New Jersey 3, Buffalo 1 Washington 4, N.Y. Rangers 1 Los Angeles 2, Chicago 0 Boston 2, Phoenix 1, OT Vancouver at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Today’s Games Calgary at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Carolina, 6 p.m.

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

Edmonton at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m.

Columbus at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Phoenix at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Vancouver at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Douglas County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand at The Jury Assembly Room located in the lower level of the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center building of the Douglas County Courthouse, Kansas, on January 19, 2012 at the time of 10:00 AM, the following real estate:

You are further advised under the provisions of the Kansas Simplified Estates Act the Court need not supervise administration of the Estate, and no notice of any action of the Executor or other proceedings in the administration will be given, except for notice of final settlement of decedent’s estate.

under any legal disability and any and all other persons who are or may be concerned:

THE SOUTH 15 FEET OF LOT 158 AND THE NORTH 47 AND ONE-HALF FEET OF LOT 160 ON RHODE ISLAND STREET IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, IN DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS. Tax ID # U00921A, Commonly known as 1238 Rhode Island, Lawrence, KS 66044 (“the Property”) MS#92744 to satisfy the judgment in the above entitled case.

The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court.

You are further advised if written objections to simplified administration are filed with the Court, the Court order that supervised administration may ensue.

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before January 12, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in the District Court, in Douglas County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

All creditors are notified to exhibit their demands against the said estate within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice as provided by law, and if their demands are not thus exDouglas County Sheriff hibited, they shall be forever barred.

MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC By: Marsha F. Marshall, Jeremy M. Hart, #20886 Petitioner jhart@msfirm.com Lindsey L. Craft, #23315 Submitted by: lcraft@msfirm.com Joseph D. Growney, Chad R. Doornink, #23536 KS Bar No. 22221 cdoornink@msfirm.com LATHROP & GAGE LLP Jennifer L. Michaels, #24256 2345 Grand Boulevard, jmichaels@msfirm.com Suite 2800 11460 Tomahawk Creek Kansas City, MO 64108 Parkway, 816-292-2000 Suite 300 ATTORNEYS FOR Leawood, KS 66211 PETITIONER (913) 339-9132 ________ (913) 339-9045 (fax) ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC AS ATTORNEYS FOR CITIMORTGAGE, INC. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ________

(First published in the Lawrence Daily Journal-World December 22, 2011) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS CIVIL DEPARTMENT

CSFB 2001-CP4 HEATHERWOOD DR., LLC, v. SJ INVESTMENTS OF LAWRENCE/ VALLEY, (First published in the Law- HEATHERWOOD rence Daily Journal-World L.L.C., a Kansas limited liability company, and All unDecember 15, 2011) known owners, lien claimants, interest holders and IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS any other parties who may assert an interest in the PROBATE DIVISION property, Case No. 11CV716, Title to Real Estate InIn the Matter of the volved, Pursuant to K.S.A. Estate of SIDNEY ASHTON GARRETT, Chapter § 60 Deceased NOTICE OF SUIT AND ANSWER DATE Case No. 2011-P2000 NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The State of Kansas to all persons concerned: You are notified that on the 1st day of December, 2011 a Petition was filed in this Court by Marsha F. Marshall, Executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Sidney Ashton Garrett, deceased, dated February 19, 1998, requesting that the instrument attached thereto be admitted to probate and record as the Last Will and Testament of the decedent and that Letters Testamentary under the Kansas Simplified Estates Act be issued to Executor to serve without bond.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Verified Petition For Breach of Note and Foreclosure (“Petition”) has been filed in the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas by CSFB 2001-CP4 HEATHERWOOD DR., LLC, praying for, among other things, foreclosure of a certain a Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Filing, for the benefit of Original Lender, dated as of February 28, 2001 made

by Original Borrower to Original Lender recorded on March 1, 2001 as Document No. 194576 in Book 700, Page 361, in the Office of the Register of Deeds, Douglas County, Kansas (the “Mortgage”), concerning real property located in Douglas County, Kansas commonly known as “Heatherwood Valley Apartments” located at or about 2040 Heatherwood Drive, City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, with a legal description of: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Tract B, in Heatherwood Heights No. 2 of Heatherwood No. 2 Subdivision and Replat of Lot 52, 53, 54 and 55 in Heatherwood Heights of Heatherwood No. 2 Subdivision, in the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas; thence North 00°28’15” East, 30.00 feet; thence North 00°28’00” East along the East right-of-way of Heatherwood Drive, 577.08 feet; thence along a curve to the right with a radius of 70.00 feet a distance of 109.47 feet; thence South 89°56’00” East, 112.04 feet; thence along a curve to the left with a radius of 130.00 feet a distance of 203.30 feet to a point on the East right-of-way of Heatherwood Drive; thence South 89°56’00” East, 58.14 feet; thence South 00°33’14” East, 805.66 feet to the South line of said Tract B; thence North 89°56’30” West 383.14 feet to the point of beginning.

The above defendants and any and all other persons who are or may be concerned ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED that you have been sued in the named court and must answer or plead otherwise to the Petition filed in the court, on or before February 2, 2012, (not less than 41 days from the date the notice is first published). If you fail to plead, the Petition filed will be taken as To the above named De- true, and judgment will be fendants, any and all un- entered upon the Petition. known owners and/or nonrecord claimants, and the SNR DENTON US LLP unknown heirs, executors, By: /s/ Jennifer K. Vath administrators, devisees, KS Bar # 16941 trustees, creditors, and as- 4520 Main Street, Suite signs of any deceased de- 1100, Kansas City, MO 64111 fendants; the unknown (816) 460-2400, spouses of any defendants; (816) 531-7545 (fax) the unknown officers, suc- jennifer.vath@snrdenton.com cessors, trustees, creditors ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF ________ and assigns of any defendants that are existing, dissolved or dormant corporations; the unknown execu- (First published in the Lawtors, administrators, devi- rence Daily Journal-World sees, trustees, creditors, December 28, 2011) successors and assigns of any defendants that are or In accordance with the were partners or in part- statutes governing adverse nership; the unknown possession, the West parkguardians, conservators ing lot at 3101 W. 6th, Lawand trustees of any defend- rence, KS, will be closed ants that are minors or are January 1, 2012. HD Lewis _______