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Photos for January 7, 2011
The Free State bench reacts to a slam dunk by Free State senior Eric Watson during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 in Lawrence.
The Free State student reacts to a slam dunk by Free State senior Eric Watson during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday night.
The Free State student section cheers during player introductions before Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 in Lawrence.
Free State senior Evan Manning turns toward the basket during his team's game against Olathe East on Friday night. Free State fell to Olathe East, 66-61.
Olathe East senior Cole Cook (23) makes a pass while sitting on the floor as Free State senior Alec Heline (24) tries to apply defensive pressure during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday in Lawrence.
Free State head coach Chuck Law reacts to an official’s call during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday.
Free State junior Shawn Knighton looks to pass as Olathe East defenders collapse on him during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday.
Free State head coach Chuck Law has some words for Free State junior Georgi Funtarov during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday.
Free State senior Eric Watson is cut off by an Olathe East defender as he attempts to drive during Free State’s game against Olathe East.
Free State senior Alec Heline beats Olathe East junior Blaine Miller down the court for a layup during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday at Free State High School.
Free State senior Eric Watson throws down a two-handed slam over Olathe East junior Blaine Miller during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday night.
Free State junior Shawn Knighton attempts a layup during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday. The Free State boys fell to Olathe East, 66-61.
Free State junior Georgi Funtarov fights for a rebound during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday night.
Free State senior Eric Watson (23) attempts a shot between two Olathe East defenders during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday.
Free State senior Austin Hoag (21) applies defensive pressure to Olathe East sophomore Kyle Smith during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday night.
Free State junior Lynn Robinson attempts a reverse layup during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday at Free State High School. Free State fell to Olathe East, 53-48.
The Free State girls basketball team huddles around coach Bryan Duncan during a timeout in Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday night.
Free State sophomore Kennedy Kirkpatrick has the ball stripped by Olathe East junior Emily Jorgenson during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday.
Free State sophomore Chelsea Casady shoots over two Olathe East defenders during Free State’s game against Olathe East.
Free State sophomore Chelsea Casady shoots an open three during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday.
Free State sophomore Courtney Hoag (25) and Olathe East junior Kylie Gafford fight for a rebound during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday.
Free State sophomore Courtney Hoag tries to save the ball from going out of bounds during Free State’s game against Olathe East on Friday.
Lawrence High junior Shane Willoughby, left, tries to reach for a steal against Olathe North's Zach Downing on Friday night. Olathe North defeated LHS, 58-38.
Lawrence High's Shane Willoughby looks for help as Olathe North defenders Trey Geiger, left, and Austin Hughes pressure him on Friday, Jan. 7, at Lawrence High.
Lawrence High's K.J. Pritchard goes past Olathe North's Jordan Bruce for two points on Friday night.
Lawrence High junior Logan Henrichs, left, tries to get a loose ball against Olathe North's Austin Hughes on Friday at Lawrence High School.
Lawrence High's K.J. Pritchard gets held by Olathe North's Scott McCollam (1) on Friday night.
Lawrence High's K.J. Pritchard drives by Olathe North's Zach Downing in the second half of Friday's game.
Lawrence High junior Logan Henrichs shoots over Olathe North defenders on Friday at Lawrence High.
Lawrence High's Shane Willoughby, left, applies some defensive pressure against Olathe North's Jordan Bruce on Friday night.
Lawrence High's Trent Edwards looks for a pass against Olathe North's Nate Launius on Friday night.
Lawrence High's Troy Willoughby gets hammered by Olathe North's Scott McCollam on Friday night.
Lawrence High's Logan Henrichs holds the ball as Olathe North's Nate Launius defends during the first half of Friday's game at Lawrence High School.
Lawrence High's Anthony Buffalomeat, right, grabs a rebound against Olathe North's Zach Downing on Friday night.
Lawrence High senior Rachel Kelly, right, grabs a steal against Olathe North's Emily Haselwood on Friday night at Lawrence High School. LHS defeated Olathe North, 48-30.
Lawrence High senior Kristen Bell looks to make a pass against Olathe North's Pamela Sales on Friday night.
Lawrence High senior Emily Peterson, left, reaches in for a steal against Olathe North's Hayley Christensen on Friday night at Lawrence High School.
Lawrence High's Emily Peterson drives to the lane against Olathe North's Jessica Sheble during Friday night's game at Lawrence High.
Lawrence High's Rachel Kelly looks to the basket against Olathe North's Hayley Christensen on Friday night.
Lawrence High's TaMiya Green shows some emotion as she goes up for a shot against Olathe North on Friday night.
Lawrence High senior Kelsey Broadwell controls a rebound against Olathe North on Friday night at Lawrence High School.
Lawrence High's Emily Peterson goes up for a layup against Olathe North on Friday night.
Lawrence High senior Emily Peterson drives against Olathe North's Jessica Sheble on Friday night.
Lawrence High's TaMiya Green goes up for a shot against Olathe North's Hayley Christensen (11) and Emily Haselwood during Friday night's game at Lawrence High School.
Lawrence High's TaMiya Green saves the ball from going out of bounds against Olathe North on Friday night.
Lawrence High senior Brittany Ray holds the ball high against three Olathe North defenders on Friday night at Lawrence High School. LHS won the game, 48-30.
Lawrence High senior Emily Peterson goes up for a layup against Olathe North's Pamela Sales on Friday night at Lawrence High School.
Ashley McMurphy, 25, and her 16-month-old son Elijah read Winnie-the-pooh books Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, at home. She picked up the books at the Pregnancy Care Center of Lawrence, where she has received counseling and a variety of items to help take care of Elijah. She has used the center since Elijah was about 1 month old.
A new five-story building is being proposed for the parking lot on Eight and Vermont streets. Lawrence architect Paul Werner has pitched a concept to City Hall leaders for a multi-use building that would have anywhere from 48 to 86 apartments, and 12,000 to 44,400 square feet of office space.
Judge Jean Shepherd held her final adoption proceeding Friday before she stepped away from the bench to retire. After all the paperwork was finalized, Judge Shepherd invited Monica O'Connell, 5, to sit in the judge's chair. Monica's case and another girl's adoption case were the last heard by Shepherd.
Goonewardene will start work at KU as associate vice chancellor for innovation and entrepreneurship. She will work with both the Lawrence and KU Medical Center campuses.
Woodlawn Elementary celebrated its National Blue Ribbon School Award Friday at a special assembly. Third grade teacher Sue Siegfreid, left, got a hug from former Woodlawn student and now KU women's basketball player Tania Jackson.
Donald Brown entered a guilty plea Friday to the eight charges he faced. He also admitted to the judge he sexually abused two girls in his Lawrence apartment.
If last week’s sunshine and above-freezing temperatures have you itching to be in the garden, I have good news. Your trees and shrubs need you.
Kevin Anderson/Journal-World Photo.Woodlawn Elementary celebrated its National Blue Ribbon School Award Friday at a special assembly. Students and staff wore their special shirts made for the celebration.
Woodlawn Elementary celebrated its National Blue Ribbon School Award Friday at a special assembly. The entire school gathered in the gym during the assembly including, from right, McKensie Shafer, Patrick Evans, John Tolbert and their kindergarten teacher Kenna Heim.
LSU head coach Les Miles watches his team warm up before a game against Mississippi on Nov. 20, 2010, in Baton Rouge, La. Miles is being asked about the coaching vacancy at his alma mater, Michigan, while preparing his Tigers for the Cotton Bowl.
Oklahoma receiver Ryan Broyles hangs on to a catch and is forced out of bounds by safety Darrell Stuckey during the third quarter in this 2009 file photo.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel (7) passes against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 26, 2010, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Cassel, the former backup quarterback of the New England Patriots, leads the Chiefs into their first playoff game since 2006 on Sunday.
Midland player Alicia Whitson pulls the ball away from Bishop Seabury sophomore Taylor Sweeney on Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence.
Bishop Seabury sophomore Maddie McCaffrey fights for possession with two Midland defenders Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence. The Seahawks lost to the Mustangs, 41-12.
Bishop Seabury sophomore Maddie McCaffrey (24) makes space between herself and Midland defender Abbey Adams Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence.
Bishop Seabury head coach Becky Bridson draws up a play during a time out in the second half against Midland Adventist Academy Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence. The Seahawks lost to the Mustangs, 41-12.
Midland defender Alicia Whitson (25) swats the ball away from Bishop Seabury sophomore Padget Sutherland (00) Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence.
Bishop Seabury freshman Liz Padgett drives past a Midland defender Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence.
Bishop Seabury freshman Heidi Dumesich (10) shoots a jumper over Midland defender Abbey Adams (32) Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence.
Midland defenders double team Bishop Seabury sophomore Taylor Sweeney on Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence. The Seahawks lost to the Mustangs, 41-12.
Bishop Seabury freshman Marcus Allen (3) applies defensive pressure to Midland guard Brett Trana (12) Thursday, Jan 6, 2011, in Lawrence. The Seahawks defeated the Mustangs, 64-33.
Bishop Seabury senior Johnny McDermott reacts after being whistled for a technical foul against Midland Adventist Academy Thursday, Jan 6, 2011, in Lawrence. The Seahawks defeated the Mustangs, 64-33.
Bishop Seabury freshman Marcus Allen, left, and senior Zach Silvers fight for possession with Midland's Dustin Foerdeses Thursday, Jan 6, 2011, in Lawrence. The Seahawks defeated the Mustangs, 64-33.
Bishop Seabury freshman Khadre Lane (2) dunks on two Midland defenders Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence. The Seahawks defeated the Mustangs, 64-33.
Bishop Seabury freshman Khadre Lane (2) pulls up for a jumper over Midland's Dustin Foerdeses Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence.
Bishop Seabury head coach Ashley Battles talks strategy with his team during a time out in the second half against Midland Adventist Academy Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence.
Bishop Seabury senior Reed Grabill (4) grabs a rebound from Midland's Evan MacEwen (34) during their game Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence.
Bishop Seabury senior Skyler Malone, right, defends Midland guard Brett Trana on Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence. The Seahawks defeated the Mustangs, 64-33.
Bishop Seabury freshman Khadre Lane (2) breaks free from Midland defenders for an easy basket Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence.
Bishop Seabury senior Johnny McDermott (24) drives past Midland defender Brett Trana (12) on Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence.
Bishop Seabury freshman Khadre Lane throws down a two handed slam off an ally-oop pass during the opening seconds against Midland Adventist Academy Thursday, Jan 6, 2011 in Lawrence.
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Employee of the Month: Celebrating JobLink’s December Employee of the Month, from left, are Mary Williams, JobLink consultant; Jonathan Bruening, JobLink Employee of the Month; and Lindsey Leisinger, front end supervisor at Dillons. Kari Bentzinger submitted the photo.
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