Jerry Totten

Mary Kay and Bob Stephens congratulate Dar Benton (center) at his retirement breakfast December 28, 2006, after celebrating 25 years of working together at Stephens Real Estate in Lawrence. Submitted by Dar's friends and 'family' at Stephens Real Estate.

Submitted by Dobie Morris

Alan Martin watches as grandson, Arlo Collier (4 months) enjoys a visit from Lucy.

Submitted by Jenny McKee

Lori Hope Townsend, Brock Townsend, Linda Hope (daughter, grandson, mom) spent the holidays in Paradise Island, Bahamas. A highlight of the trip was swimming with dolphins on nearby Blue Lagoon Island.

Submitted by Linda Hope

Coach Bob Lischer is presented a blonde wig at the 2006 Free State Football banquest by Kyle Winemaster and Mikel Ruder. Coach Lisher loved the boys' long hair!

Submitted by Diane Ruder

Fischer Daniel Krull at 2 weeks. Son of Mark Daniel Krull Jr. and Anne-Marie Krull of Shawnee, Kansas. Grandson of Mark Daniel Krull Sr. and Rozanna Krull of Lenexa, and great grandson of the late Harold and Mary Frances Krull of Tonganoxie.

Submitted by Mary Frances Krull

Andrea Chen (8 year-old) of Langston Hughes Elementary with her sign at the Jayhawks game vs. Colorado (Jan. 27).

Submitted by Andrew Chen

Karissa Aldrich,Morgan Ross, and Madison and Mason Fowler enjoy a day of sledding in Centennial Park.

Submitted by Faith Ross

Dee Hart, Judy Leuer, Judy Saathoff, sitting, Beulah Anderson, Edie Williams and Grace Helmert are recognized for their years of service at Assisted Services for years of dedicated services. The luncheon was held at the Free State Brewery on January 26, 2007.

Submitted by Kathy Green

Classmates Jared Lange, Thomas Uhler, and Stephan Osterhaus, age 9, enjoy a post race celebration of their winner's trophies at the Raintree Pack 3013 Pinewood Derby Day. Jared won for overall fastest car, Thomas won for most memorable car and 3rd overall fastest car, and Stephan won for most creative car. Photo submitted by Noelle Uhler, Lawrence, KS.

Submitted by Noelle Uhler

Snow Guard Sculpture by Collette Mailen (age 15) was created and snapshot taken to send to Ed in England, a young man with Leukemia. This character represents Ed who is a fellow cartoonist and flash animator.

Submitted by Vonda Mailen

Jadyn Wymore, Age 19 Months, rubs the Jayhawk Stone for good luck!

Submitted by Jodi Wymore

From Left to Right: David Miller (22), Ryan Delay (21), Caroline Paul (21), Jaime Supica (21), Randi Pounds (21), Mallory Burton (19), Ashley, Betsy Irvin (22), Stephen Rempala (21), Ryan Noll (22)

Submitted by Mallory Burton

A.J. Quisenberry (five years old) building his Rock Chalk Jayhawk snowman this past weekend!

Submitted by Aaron Quisenberry

L.B.7yr and Summer 10yr Chronister Building a snow-dragon. Children of Steve and Michelle Chronister of Lawrence.

Submitted by Michelle Chronister

Victoria Patterson and her uncle David Burggraf with their snowman.

Submitted by Vickie Burggraf

Jane Galvin 31 years old.

Submitted by Gabriella Galvin

Frank McGinn, 18 months, notices something interesting while gazing into a fish tank at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Frank is the son of Jennifer Bailey-McGinn and Matt McGinn of Chicago, and the grandson of Pat Ashley-Hiscock and Ed Hiscock of Lawrence, who submitted the picture. The photo was taken by Narayan Nayar.

Submitted by Ed Hiscock

Caitlin Indermaur, 13, and her Jack Russell Terrier Marley, catch some air sledding at KU on Sunday. Photo by Scott Indermaur, Scott Indermaur Photography, Inc.

Submitted by Dana Duellman

Snow Dragon - Sabastian. Left, Karen Gilkey, and her brother, Michael Gilkey

Submitted by Roxanne Martin

Walters family portrait. Elonda Hogue(gma) Amy, Kayla and Samantha Walters. Charlotte Cohrs (exchange student from Belgium) along with most of our animals. Had to have the help of G-ma and Charlotte to keep everybody in line although it didn't work to well.

The McDowell kids, Adrian 16, Alyssa 15, T.J.12, and MacKenzie,11 with their cat Oliver, and dog Maggie, and two visiting puppy friends, JD, and Kasey!

Submitted by Terri McDowell

Kasie Henderson standing with a snowman that her and her dad, Kevin Henderson, made after the snowfall. It's their CHIEFS snowman!

Submitted by Kylee Tibbits

Fun in the snow with our 6' tall snowman. David Sturm, 34, Kelli Sturm, 9 1/2, Sophie Bracker Sturm, 3 1/2, Daphne Bracker Sturm, 2

Submitted by Cindy Bracker Sturm

Erin Reece, age 4, daughter of Jeff and Julie Reece of Lawrence, stands beside her snow buddy created from the snow that fell on January 20th.

Submitted by Julie Reece

This rental cabin at Perry Lake is part of a partnership between Kansas Wildscape and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to improve nature facilities available to the public. For reservations, call (785) 246-3449.

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President Bush makes an unannounced visit Wednesday to the New York Stock Exchange and meets trading assistant Jennifer Fagenson at the post that trades the Walt Disney Co. Bush became the second president to visit during trading hours.

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indiana guard armon bassett, left, and Wisconsin's Joe Krabbenhoft battle for a loose ball during the first half. Indiana beat Wisconsin, 71-66, Wednesday in Bloomington, Ind.

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Kansas state forward david hoskins celebrates a basket during the first half against Missouri. K-State beat Missouri, 80-73, Wednesday in Manhattan to improve to 5-2 in the Big 12 Conference.

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Kansas' Taylor McIntosh fights Texas Tech's Alesha Robertson for a rebound during the first half. Kansas played Texas Tech Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.

Political columnist Molly Ivins has a laugh during a fundraiser at the ScholzGarten in Austin, Texas, in this Oct. 14, 2002, file photo. Ivins died Wednesday after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 62.

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Members of the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority Police, the Massachusetts State Police and the Boston Bomb Squad respond to a suspicious package found near the Sullivan Square subway station in Boston. Several additional suspicious devices were found Wednesday in different areas of the city. The devices proved to be hoaxes, part of a marketing campaign for the cartoon "Aqua Teen Hunger Force."

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Hundreds of supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez raise their hands at the Plaza Bolivar in Caracas. They gathered Wednesday as lawmakers read out a bill giving Chavez special powers to enact a wide range of reforms.

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Anthony Walker, 9 months, gets ready for the Chiefs game. He is the son of David and Theresa Walker, Lawrence. David Walker submitted the picture. Got a shot for Friends & Neighbors? Send it, along with your name, phone number, residence, and children's ages, to Friends & Neighbors, P.O. Box 888, Lawrence 66044.