Nic Anguiano, 14, tells Santa Claus his wish list during the Knights of Columbus Council 1372 Family Night Kids Christmas party on Dec. 4.

Santa Claus visits with children during the Knights of Columbus Council 1372 Family Night Kids Christmas party. The party was Dec. 4 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2206 E. 23rd St. Grand Knight John Callewaert was dressed as Santa.

The Douglas County 4-H Foundation recognized these youths for their outstanding 4-H careers during its annual meeting. They have been given college scholarships. Pictured are, back row from left, Kailey Mesler, Liz Pendleton, Colin Hamel, Kelly Flanders, Jordan Ulrich, David Metsker, Dustin Moseley, Nicholas Moseley and Jessica Moseley; front row from left, Cody Wilson, Jim Ashcraft, Melissa Colgan, Caitlin Johnson, Kalie Harris and Cybill Milburn.

Douglas County 4-H'ers spent time hanging out with fellow 4-H'ers from Shawnee, Franklin and Osage counties at the SW Topeka YMCA. Pictured, back row, from left, are Kyle Reynolds, Tim Moran, Alyssa Golden, Jackie Hewins and Dave Ross; front row, from left, are John Berg, Luke Wempe, Wesley Callahan and Shon Price.

The Lawrence Schools Foundation 2005 Board of Trustees had its annual retreat Jan. 18. The board is comprised of 18 volunteer community leaders. They are, back row, from left, Jason Edmonds, Cindy Self, Becky Orth, Linda Robinson, Kathy Davis, Judy Keller, Bob Georgeson, Ernesto Hodison, Paul Pendry, Susan Esau, Bob Senecal and Chrissy Williams; front row, from left, Brian McCaffrey, Paige Hofer, Jon King, Steve Glass, Mike Maddox and Dave Olson.

The Luna family began building their new home in partnership with Lawrence Habitat for Humanity on Jan. 26. From left are Jonathan Luna; Jill Shelley, family partner; Ryan Luna; Matt Luna; Kathy Luna; and Doug Von Feldt, bishop of the family's church.

Brian Walter, far left, holds a gift for the big kids on Santa's lap, Bob McGreevy and Mark Klug. They attended the Knights of Columbus Council 1372 Family Night Kids Christmas party on Dec. 4. Walter was the family night director.

The Pfeifer family gathers around Santa Claus during the Knights of Columbus Council 1372 Family Night Kids Christmas party. They are, from left, Jacob, 11, Jean holding Jack, 4 months, John, Clayton, 9, and Reed, 4. The party was Dec. 4 in Lawrence.