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Photos for December 9, 2012
Jim Mahoney touches up a classroom wall with paint Wednesday at the Ballard Center, 708 Elm St. Mahoney volunteers his handyman skills at the center.
Kansas University center Jeff Withey, center, stands among the December KU graduates receiving information about the graduation ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at the Lied Center.
Lawrence mayor Bob Schumm helps light a menorah outside the Lawrence Arts Center on Sunday. The menorah was created from artwork made by local children.
Amit Pery, 9, Lawrence, stretches as he and Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel help light the menorah outside the arts center on Sunday. Amit was one of the children whose artwork was featured on the menorah.
Kansas' Monica Engelman (13) floats past Naomi Rosales (31) on her way to a lay up during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Lamaria Cole (1) shoots over Naomi Rosales (31) in the lane during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Chelsea Gardner saves the ball from going out of bounds in front of Anna Sonka (3) and Naomi Rosales (31) during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Asia Boyd encounters Jennifer Johnson (24) after driving past Alexandra Ciabattoni (21) along the baseline during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Bunny Williams (5) stretches to steal a rebound away from Shade John (25) during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
With a spoon hanging from her lips, a Kansas fan waves her pom poms to cheer on the Jayhawks during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Angel Goodrich lets a three pointer fly during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Chelsea Gardner reacts after missing a shot during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Asia Boyd, center, drives between Cheniqwa Banks, left, and Shade John (25) during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson watches her team from the sideline during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Tania Jackson (33) pulls down a rebound during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Monica Engelman (13) avoids Naomi Rosales (31) while driving in the lane during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' CeCe Harper (24) moves past Alexandra Ciabattoni (21) on her way to the hoop during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Angel Goodrich gets control of a loose ball in front of Cheniqwa Banks to lead a fast break during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Natalie Knight (42) tries to avoid Jennifer Johnson (24) on her way to the basket during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Chelsea Gardner tries to get a shot up over Sumayyah Muhammad during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Carolyn Davis shoots over Alexandra Ciabattoni, right, as Tyahnna Higgs, left, watches during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Monica Engelman (13) drives past Kianna Flannagan during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Kansas' Bunny Williams (5) is fouled by Brianna Caldwell, right, as she splits a double team of Caldwell and Alexandra Ciabattoni (21) during Kansas' game against Newman, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 97-64.
Brothers Stephen Hill, left, and Justin Hill are pictured Wednesday on Stephen’s property, which overlooks much of central and east Lawrence. Stephen Hill, who is owner of the Bowersock Mills and Power Co., and Justin, who is president of the Lawrence Paper Co., are the grandsons of J.D. Bowersock, top photo, an influential industrialist who helped to shape the landscape of Lawrence beginning in the late 1800s.
Larry Fisk McGlinn, Jr.
Anna Marie White Grayson
Pumpkin Crunch Cookies from Barb Starrett, Lawrence, won second place in the drop cookie category in the Journal-World's 2012 holiday cookie contest.
Peanut Butter Bars from Mary Ann Kieffer, Lawrence, won second place in the no-bake category in the Journal-World's 2012 holiday cookie contest.
Kandy Fun Kakes from Linda Kendrick, Tonganoxie, won first place in the no-bake category in the Journal-World's 2012 holiday cookie contest.
Half-Marathon Cookies from Lisa Ball, Lawrence, won first place in the drop cookie category in the Journal-World's 2012 holiday cookie contest.
Greek Crescent Cookies from Mary Ann Kieffer, Lawrence, won second place in the shaped cookies category in the Journal-World's 2012 holiday cookie contest.
Frosted Ginger Cookies from Kathy Barker, Lawrence, won first place in the shape cookies category in the Journal-World's 2012 holiday cookie contest.
Cranberry Bar Cookies from Doralee Rogier, Lawrence, won first place in the bar cookie category in the Journal-World's 2012 holiday cookie contest.
Chocolate Mint Bars from Mary Lou Reardon, Lawrence, won second place in the bar cookie category in the Journal-World's 2012 holiday cookie contest.
Ride Kansas members Dale and Mary Mitchell, of Baldwin City, test one of the horse pens they are building at Rockhaven Park at Clinton Lake as part of a Handshake Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They have built 14 horse pens at the park in November. Diana Skinner, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.
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