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Cecilia Josephine Cottrell celebrates her third birthday with a Jayhawk princess cake. She is the daughter of Megan Cottrell, Perry, who submitted the picture. Got a shot for Friends & Neighbors? Send it, along with your name, phone number, residence, and childrenÃs ages, to Friends & Neighbors, P.O. Box 888, Lawrence 66044.

Eric and Cindy Hiebert host a Kansas Sunflower Showdown tailgate party at their home in Lawrence. The residents of Jayme Drive and their neighbors were in attendance. Kelly Kallenberger, Lawrence, 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.

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The four generations together for the holidays! From left to right: Barbara Brown age 48, Hazel Stewart age 76, Allison Wilson age 7, Jeremy Wilson age 28 and Jacob Wilson age 3.

Jordan Jerred(3) and his little brother Xavier Joseph (6 months) enjoy their first Christmas together on Jordan's car couch he got from Santa.

Submitted by Cari Savedra

Benjamin Todd McDavid Jr., 4 months, turns over for the first time. He is the grandson of Ben and Mary McDavid and the son of Ben and Kathleen McDavid.

Sophia Gray-Kenyon, 4, displays one of her recycled materials art projects. She won best entry in the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Get Caught Recycling contest. She is the daughter of Megan Gray and Sean Kenyon. She is the granddaughter of Cap and Kitty Gray, Lawrence, and Alan and Ronnell Kenyon, Larned.

Kitty Gray submitted the picture.

The Gorillas win the 2006 Lawrence Youth Football League Sixth Grade Toy Bowl Championship. Mark and Lori Howell, Lawrence, 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.

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Ron and Michelle Derusseau and Elaine and Ken Creasey visit Twentymile Glacier on the Kenai Peninsula during a recent trip to Alaska. Michelle Derusseau, Lawrence, submitted the picture. Got a shot for Friends & Neighbors? Send it, along with your name, phone number, residence, and childrenÃs ages, to Friends & Neighbors, P.O. Box 888, Lawrence 66044.

Eliot Terkildsen, 4, visits the elephants at the Topeka Zoo. He is the son of staff sergeant Brian and Rachel Terkildsen. Eliot and Rachel reside in Lawrence and Brian is currently deployed overseas. Rachel Terkildsen 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.

Adriane McClure, 10, wins first place in the Silver State Classical Piano Competition in the fifth grade category in Las Vegas. She played Concerto in A Minor, First Movement, by Jean Williams; and Mazurka in B Flat Major, by Fredric Chopin. She is the daughter of David and Kathy McClure, Nevada, and the granddaughter of Rens and Mary Anne McClure, Lawrence, who submitted the picture. Got a shot for Friends & Neighbors? Send it, along with your name, phone number, residence, and childrenÃs ages, to Friends & Neighbors, P.O. Box 888, Lawrence 66044.

Rashell Todd, Oskaloosa, kisses her son, Matthew, 2. Rashell Todd 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.

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Kansas University alumni, from left, Capt. Scott Gadberry, class of 2000; Maj. Jody Neff, classes of 1996 and 2000; and Maj. Alex Gilson, class of 2001, show their support for KU. They are deployed in Tikrit, Iraq. Gadberry and Gilson are certified registered nurse anesthetists and Neff is a doctor.

Kevin Johnson, Lawrence, right, and his father-in-law, Oliver Clark, a retired University of Illinois chief of police, spend time together in Champaign, Ill., over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Sonya Johnson submitted the picture.

The Riegle family Christmas goes to the dogs. From left are Steve Riegle, Ray and Jessie Jones, Inez Riegle, Matt McWhirt, Mark Riegle, Tana Nicholson and Jessica Walters. The dogs, from left, are Max, Benji, Waldo, Mollie, Lola, Abby Oscar and Missey. Jack Riegle, Lawrence, 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.

Dick and Harriet Shaffer, Lawrence, visit their son and family in Allen, Texas, over Thanksgiving and are pictured in front of a Texas size Christmas tree at the Gaylord Texan. From left are Dick, Steve, Ryann, 2, Harriet and Katie Shaffer. 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.

Brianna Keating, celebrates her fifth birthday with a princess party. From left are Emma Karpowitz, Kiara Jadlow, Kate Flynn, Katelyn Vitt, Claire Spain, Brianna Keating, Gwendolyn Myer, Abrielle Castro, Trinity Taylor, Erin McClorey and Madelyn Hill, all age 5. Brianna is the daughter of Gina and Joe Keating, Lawrence. Gina Keating 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.

Cullen Patrick DeWolf, 4 months, shows off his Jayhawk spirit. He is the son of Patrick and Buffy DeWolf, Lawrence. Buffy DeWolf 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.

Martha Pierce, far right, of Vintage Van, presents checks from the Kansas University Fashion Show to Jean Ann Pike, middle right, for the Social Service League in Lawrence. Also presenting are designers Nkem Ezekwe, far left, and Andrew Shirk, middle left. 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.

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Helen Belt, Lane KS, reads the bio of early Franklin County farmer Barton Needham, great-grandfather of her late husband George Robert Belt. The exhibit of Early Franklin County Farmers is the first of five in a series prepared by Deb Barker, Ottawa that will be on exhibit at the Old Depot Museum, Ottawa.

Submitted by Michele Dunlap

Ringing in the New Year right with some of the best friends ever at Meghan McBride's house. Group includes friends from South, Southwest and Central Junior Highs as well as Baldwin and Lawrence High.

Submitted by Terri McBride

Cullen Patrick DeWolf, 4 months old, having fun in his car. He is the son of Patrick and Buffy DeWolf, Lawrence

Submitted by Buffy DeWolf

Caleb Deane Alexander, age 3 months, loves to cheer on the Kansas Jayhawks with his daddy. His parents are Craig and Kristi Alexander, Lawrence. His grandparents are Susan Felts, Lawrence and Paul and Marsha Alexander, Baldwin City. His great grandparents are Frank and Betty Alexander Lawrence and Irvin and Myrtle Andres, Topeka.

Submitted by Kristi Alexander

One of Dance Gallery's competitive jazz troupes performed at halftime of the UMKC women's basketball game Saturday (January 6, 2007) in Kansas City. The dancers are preparing for Dance Gallery's variety show at Free State H.S. on January 28 at 2:30 pm and for regional competitions in Missouri and Nebraska. Dancers range from age 8 to 15. From l to r they are- front row: Anna Meissbach, McKenzie Kula, Chelsea Reichert; second row: Ireland Ziegler, Victoria Kaufman, Emily Arnold, MaKayla Wagner, Alison Prather; third row: Ryan Gillihan, Kari Karnes, Andrea Coleman, Allie Howland, Kate Karnes, Lindsey Fangman; fourth row:Melinda Landgraf, Ty Aldridge, Jared Klug, Erica Langwell, Mackenzie Owens, Amanda Reichert, Jessica Prather

Submitted by Jan Karnes

Christmas Buddies- Joshua(2-1/2) & Jacob(1) Elston. Parents- Geoff & Sarah Elston. Grandpa- Gary Long (Cycle Works)

Submitted by Gary Long

The 2006-2007 Douglas County 4-H Foundation recently announced scholarship recipients at their annual meeting on January 7, 2007. The following individuals received scholarships: (1st row) Caitlin Johnson, Katy Taul, Melissa Colgan, Kailey Mesler, and Kelly Flanders. (2nd row) Morgan Trowbridge, Reagon Heikes, Kelli Harris, Marla Metsker, Kalie Harris, Cybill Milburn, Leah Hoelscher, Ashley Moran. (3rd row) Dale Baker, Lindsey Hitchcok, Elizabeth Pendleton, Mark Jehle, Callie Fishburn, Michelle Colgan, Tim Moran, Mark Flory, John Berg, Erin Ashcraft, Margaret Pendleton. Not pictured: Anne Dinsdale, Kalli Keen, John Brown, Colin Hamel, Spencer Wilson, William Wilson, Braxton Nottingham, Kyle Morgison, and Samantha Milligan.

Submitted by Emily Morehouse

The 2006-2007 Douglas County 4-H Foundation George O. and Mildred M. Luckan Scholarships were awarded to Margaret Pendleton (left) and Elizabeth Pendleton (right) both of Lawrence at the 2006-2007 Douglas County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Reception. Mildred Luckan is pictured with the award recipients.

Submitted by Emily Morehouse

This is Susan and her friend Charley. They are seen on frequent walks in the neighborhood. They are an inspiration to us.

Submitted by Julie Matchett

Toni Argueta, 25 and Kameron Teehee, 7, both of Lawrence, pose with stylist Robyn Brecheisen of Ruff Ends Hair Salon for a photo with their recently cut hair that they dontated to LOCKS of LOVE.

Submitted by Pat Argueta

U.S. Air Force Captain Nate Perry holds his newest copilot Talia Mae Perry shortly after her birth at Yokota Air Force Base, near Tokyo, Japan. Talia was the first baby born at the Yokota Hospital in 2007 arriving at 11:58PM on January 1, 2007. Her father is a C-130 pilot in the 36th Airlift Squadron based at Yokota AFB. Talia joins the Perry crew which includes her mom Kelly, brother Blake 7, and sister Gracie 2.

Submitted by Charles A Perry

Xavier Joseph (6 Months) is all decked out and ready to Cheer on the JAYHAWKS to VICTORY OVER THE Missouri Tigers.

Submitted by Cari Savedra

Kendra Oliver, 3, visits Santa Claus at K-Mart Distribution Center in Lawrence with her grandfather, Mike Oliver. She is the daughter of Owen and Kathryn Oliver, Lawrence. Lisa Oliver, Lawrence, submitted the picture.

Four Kansas University graduates go to the 2006 NCAA Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas. From left are Dee Clifford, Ann Seymour, Gary Burrows and Jean Truman. Beverly Burrows, Lawrence, submitted the picture.

Chris Kriegh, left, Joe Stogsdill and Andy Kriegh, right, all of Lawrence, join Gov. Kathleen Sebelius at the Mike Finnigan and Phantom Blues Band concert Dec. 8 at Liberty Hall. Kelly Kriegh, father of Chris and Andy, took the photo and submitted it. 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.

Judy Niebaum, Lawrence, spends some quality time with her grandchildren. From left are Calvin Clark, 11, Judy Niebaum, Astrid Ariana, 4, and Avi Zephyra, 7. Calvin is the son of Matthew and Jerri Clark, Vancouver, Wash., and Astrid and Avi are the children of Richard Niebaum and Laurie Weber, Deerfield, Ill. 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.

Isley Newton, and Ella and John Marshall, all 2, walk hand-in-hand through the Kansas Union on their way to the Kansas University Museum of Natural History for a fun cold day outing. Isley is the daughter of Bill and Jen Newton and the granddaughter of Bob and Pat Newton, all of Lawrence. Ella and John are the children of Chris and Susan Marshall and the grandchildren of Mike and Linda Marshall, all of Lawrence. Jen Newton and Susan Marshall 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.

Local 4-H members Will Pendleton, 15, Lawrence, and Mary Cox, 18, Linwood, with Hawaiian 4-H members at the National 4-H Congress, Nov. 24, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta, Ga. Pendleton is a member of Meadowlark 4-H Club and Cox is a member of Eudora 4-H Club. David Cox 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.

The Brown family gets together for a Thanksgiving family portrait. In the back row, from left, are Yolanda and John, and in the front row, from left, are Abby, 6, and Martez, 9. 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.

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Abigale Williams celebrates her ninth birthday at El Mescal in Lawrence. Her mother, Kimberly Williams, Lawrence, 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.

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Former St. John the Evangelist classmates and more friends and family met at Conroy's Pub in late December 2006 for a Send-Off party for Marine Don Carbaugh. Pictured,in back row: Andrew Cornwell, Josh Sanderson, Robert Fulbright, Don Carbaugh and Russell Davies; front row: Kate Scaletty, Brett Urban, Devon Jones, and Joey Steichen. Don leaves for Iraq in late January 2007.

Submitted by Gina Bailey-Carbaugh

Staff at Family Medicine Associates gathered to show holiday cheer. L to R: Tonya Jennings, Jami Cobb, Micaela Hill, Dan Severa M.D. Beth Morgenroth, Lorri Willems, and Karen Mack R.N.

Submitted by Elizabeth Morgenroth

Morgan Byrn (10) had 10 inches of hair cut off on January 17, 2007, to donate to Locks of Love. Daughter of Amy and Mike Byrn. Pictured with her hairstylist Amy Scheibler.

Submitted by Amy Byrn

Jim Joyce, with son Alek, age 15, at Philmont during a scout winter weekend trip.

Submitted by Holli Joyce

Marissa Lindstrom, KU Junior, 20, in between a 9 ft. and a 7 ft. snowman built by her and her boyfriend, Vance Summers, on Saturday evening.

Submitted by Marissa Lindstrom

Avery Miller, 10 and Harrison Miller, 6 at their neighbor's house with a 7 ft.+ snowman they helped build!

Submitted by Amy McCarragher

Jeff, Amy, Derek (5) and Noelle (2) McCarragher with a 7ft. + snowman they built with their neighbors, Avery and Harrison Miller.

Submitted by Amy McCarragher

This is a picture of Kevin Henderson (44)and his daughter Kasie Henderson (5) building a snowman Sunday morning.

Submitted by Mike Henderson

Matthew Roe with his antlered snowfriend on January 21, 2007. Matthew is the son of Steven & Jami Barlow, Lawrence & grandson of Norman & Connie Varuska, Lawrence.

Submitted by Jami Barlow

Seth Jones of Lawrence, and a Bill Self snowman enjoy the recent wintery weather.

Submitted by Seth Jones

New mother Adrianne Jones (age 29), first-time grandmother Judy Romero (age 59), Evelyn Jones (age three weeks) and first-time great grandmother Virginia Romero (age 80) celebrate their first Christmas together as four generations.

Submitted by Seth Jones

The Lawrence High School class of 1965 and 1966 get together for the first time since high school. In the back row, from left, are Linda Morton Kostner, Jan Cornwell Fitzgerald, Linda Beal McDowell, Cindi Lukens Miller and Lynne Niebarger Brewer, all from the class of 1965. In the front row, from left, are Teri Bysom Leonard, Karen Bigsby Finstad, Barbara Lauter and Sally Doane Houser, all from the class of 1966. Cindi Miller 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.

Susan Simpson and her friend, Charley, are taking one of their frequent walks through the neighborhood. Julie Machett, Lawrence, 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.

Richard and Alta Walter, center, celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a trip to Roaring River, Mo., with their seven children, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. From left are their children, Michael, Brian, Monica, Marlene, Rosalee, Timothy and Jacqueline.

Jorge Carvajal, Lawrence, finishes the 2006 New York City Marathon, his first, in Central Park. He put in a time of 3:31:04. Kemly Regidor, Lawrence, submitted the picture.

Emilie Rodman, 4, dresses up as a witch for Halloween. She is the daughter of Todd and Stephanie Rodman, Baldwin, and the granddaughter of Dutch Heffner, Lawrence, who 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.

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Virginia and James Seaver, Lawrence, celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary on Dec. 20, 2006, by going out to dinner with friends. Lois Clark submitted the picture.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Submitted by Roxanne Martin

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

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

Jane Galvin 31 years old.

Submitted by Gabriella Galvin

Victoria Patterson and her uncle David Burggraf with their snowman.

Submitted by Vickie Burggraf

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

Submitted by Michelle Chronister

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

Submitted by Aaron Quisenberry

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

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

Submitted by Jodi Wymore

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

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

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

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

Submitted by Faith Ross

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

Submitted by Andrew Chen

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

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

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

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

Submitted by Jenny McKee

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