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KANSAN.COM | THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 2016
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(March 21-April 19) You're getting stronger today and tomorrow, empowered with high energy. Conditions are changing in your favor. Ignore rumors and gossip. Take charge for what you love.
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(June 21-July 22) Professional opportunities become available over the next few days. Consider your decisions well. Others may demand quick action. In them see the big
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(May 21-June 20) Hold meetings, social events and parties over the next two days. Develop strategies with teammates. Talk over any concerns. Others can see where you're blind
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A thirst for exploration entices you from your comfort zone today and tomorrow.
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Be receptive. Listen to your partner and share your views today and tomorrow.
Support each other with a challenge or controversy.
Adjust to outside demands.
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Love is the bottom line
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Enjoy a two-day homebody phase. Clean, beautify and decorate your place.
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[Jan. 20-Feb. 18] Study or travel engages you today and tomorrow. Investigate and explore. Write down your discoveries. Document them with photos and video. Keep it
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Chris Yeadon, a Salvation Army bell ringer, stands in front of Dillons on Massachusetts St.
Salvation Army spreads holiday cheer
> OMAR SANCHEZ
@OhMySanchez
On a Monday, at the Hy-Vee supermarket on 6th Street, retired Lawrence resident Joe Ryan can be seen handing out candy canes as a Salvation Army bell ringer just outside the west entrance.
"I love when the kids come up, because I always give out candy canes," he said. "I hand them to the kids, and with no expectation. I just enjoy that and seeing the people smile."
Ryan, like others in Lawrence, volunteers with the Salvation Army around the holiday season and throughout the year, in the hopes of getting back more of those smiles in the community.
The Salvation Army is a nonprofit group that has
been in Douglas County since 1886, according to Marisa McCluer, the lieutenant of the group. Since that time, they have set out to help those in need.
"All the money that we raise at Christmas time makes up a good portion of our year's budget to be able to provide the services to the community that are needed," McCluer said.
Part of that goal is participating in the annual bell-ringing outside various locations across Lawrence. Currently, these locations include two Hy-Vee's, four Dillons, two Walmarts and the Starbucks on Massachusetts Street. Various volunteers from around town, like Ryan, encourage people in those sites to donate in the kettles while singing Christmas songs and interacting
with those who pass by.
"It's nice to see the generosity of people," Ryan said. "People are really good and they are reminded that there are people in need. This time of year, too, people take a little inventory of the blessings they have. We get to spend time with family and friends, and it makes us appreciate that a little bit more."
It's nice to see the generosity of people."
Joe Ryan Lawrence Resident
Chanda Rojas is an IT worker who recently moved to Lawrence from a small ranch in Harper. She recently volunteered a four-hour
shift in front of the Dillons on 23rd Street, and said one of the best things about volunteering is getting to meet new people from the area and having fun at the same time.
"It's every walk of life, and I think that people are more generous than I would have imagined," she said. "I usually bring a speakerphone with me, and I had a gal who just busted out and started singing with me because I couldn't really sing. She was hilarious and singing loud and getting people to come over."
Ryan, meanwhile, has been participating as a bell ringer with the Salvation Army in Lawrence for 10 to 12 years. While originally more active in his volunteering hours, Ryan said at his age his opportunities to bell ring are more rare and he has
to constantly keep an eye on the incoming weather.
"I'm always watching the weather forecast now, because I've been out here when it's been pretty darn cold," Ryan said.
For those wondering why many volunteers don't wear santa outfits while they are out bell-ringing, McCluer said the costume is optional, but some go-getters choose to wear the costume.
"The more outgoing you are, the more you can make people smile as you are standing there and the easier it is for people to give," McCluer said.
- Edited by Christian Hardy
Smee (Steven Fendt), Captain Hook (Patrick Kelly), and the pirates during one of their dances in Neverland.
Review: 'Peter Pan' brings a fun energy
ALYSSA HOEDL
@AHoedl
Theatre Lawrence debuted "Peter Pan" on Dec. 2 as a part of its 40th season. The show follows the classic story of Peter Pan and Wendy along with Captain Hook and Tinkerbell.
The most impressive part of "Peter Pan" was the technical aspect. The sets were perfect for the show and size of stage, and were just extravagant enough without being over the top. Making the scene changes just a tad faster would have made the show just a little smoother. However, the sets were intricate enough that slow set changes were understandable.
The show also had a flying system that was used well. The few times where the actors had to hook harnesses on were well covered and the audience never had to wait awkwardly for the performers to begin their flying.
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nees in Neverland
Naomi Brakenhoff (Wendy), Ashton Rapp (John), and
Amy Nystrom (Peter Pan) truly stole the show. Nothing seemed to phase her, whether it be singing while flying high over the audience or just dancing around the stage. When Nystrom talked to Tinkerbell it never seemed forced, although Tinkerbell was just a little light floating around the stage.
Elliot Paden (Michael) were an adorable Darling family. They were engaged and their voices blended together very well through the entire performance.
All of the Lost Boys were a little scattered through the show,however,their acting and singing was top notch. They maneuvered around the set easily and always seemed comfortable onstage.
The two different ensembles in the show proved to be very entertaining as well. The pirates never failed at being a humorous addition to the show and the warriors were fierce yet fun to watch.
Sonja Holmgren was a fantastic Mrs. Darling. Her
strong showing of emotion toward her children helped the audience really believe she loves them. She also played a role as a warrior.
Patrick Kelly as Mr. Darling and Captain Hook were both wonderful parts of the
show. His characters were never fake and he never overacted them.
All in all, everyone performing in this show really felt as if they were just having fun. No one looked like they didn't want to be there,
whether it be a Lost Boy, a warrior or a pirate — everyone looked like they were just having the best of times.
"Peter Pan" runs through Dec. 18. Tickets are available at Theatre Lawrence's website or at the show.