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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 2018
Page
2
The Journal-World obituary policy directs readers to call 832-7151 for information about running obituaries. It notes obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or the families of the deceased.
Margaret Curtis McKinney 87 of Chapel Hill NC died April 4 2018 at home. Born in New York City August 19 1930 to Caleb and Susanne Curtis she graduated from the Masters School 1948 and Wellesley College 1952. Survived by husband Ross four children six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorials to Nature Conservancy or Carol Woods Charitable Trust.
Millicent Tapedo, 78, of Lawrence, will have a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. An obituary is available online at warrenmcelwain.com.
A visitation for Michael John Wilcox aged 60 of Lawrence will be held 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home. Mr Wilcox died on April 5 2018. Full obituary is available at rumsey yost dot com.
Center at Lawrence Arts Center hosts a morning session for Kansas House of Representatives candidates with timing from 9:30 a.m. A dance program for the very young runs 9:30 to 10:30 and again later in the day. A spring book sale occurs at Lawrence Public Library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with multiple other events listed across local venues.
The U S Supreme Court demands Kansas submit briefs by April 30 detailing how lawmakers have addressed its October order for a constitutional funding plan. Attorney General Derek Schmidt warns daily delays harm the state’s defense. House and Senate proposals diverge on funding, base increases, and formula changes, with session resuming to seek agreement.
Vanessa Reynaga coordinates April events at the library including an open mic night at Maceli's Banquet Hall featuring BLACK Lawrence readings to spotlight Lawrence's Black creative community. Other April events include a rap session with Cuce on April 13 and Poetry on Demand during Final Friday on April 27. All events are free. Sloane Crosley will speak April 14 at the library.
The library hosts Caturdays in April to raise awareness for cat fostering and adoption. Activities include a kitten shower today from 1 to 3 PM with bottle-feeding demos and name selection for new litters, plus kitten yoga on April 14, kitten read alongs on April 21, and a cat cafe on April 28 with drinks cat crafts and more kittens. RSVP via Ian Stepp or by phone.
Colliers' Marilyn Bittenbender promotes VanTrust's planned $7 million Lawrence project at O'Connell Road and East 23rd Street. The spec building can house four tenants, with 335 parking spaces, and could lead to a second 185000 square foot facility. City incentives include tax abatement and donated land.
Publisher information for the Lawrence Journal-World printed daily by Ogden Newspapers of Kansas LLC includes address 645 New Hampshire St Lawrence KS 66044 with daytime telephone 785-843-1000 and toll free 800-578-8748 plus social media links Facebook LJWorld and Twitter LJWorld.
Wednesday Powerball numbers were 8 24 42 54 64 with the 24 Powerball. Friday Mega Millions 16 33 51 54 67 with 20. Lotto America 15 16 18 26 39 with A. Thursday Lucky for Life 2 10 12 46 48 with 12. Super Kansas Cash 12 26 29 with 8. Friday Kansas 2by2 Red 3 8 White 4 25. Friday Kansas Pick 3 daytime 9 unknown. evening unclear.
Kaitlin Looney and Michael Johnson of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Friday. Lance and Allison Blackburn of Louisburg welcomed a boy on Friday.
Corrections notice indicates a Free State player was misidentified in Friday's Journal-World coverage of the Washburn Rural Invitational. Alex Gard shot an 83, tying for 27th place in the event.
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