Marguerite Johnson longtime Lawrence figure dies at 90
Marguerite L. Johnson 90 formerly of Lawrence died Saturday April 23 2011 at Holiday Resort Nursing Facility Emporia Graveside services will be at 130 p m Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery Lawrence She was born June 30 1920 in Lawrence daughter of William H Elston and Florence Flory Elston She served as head cook at Woodlawn School 1964 retirement from health reasons and was past president of the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary active in numerous community roles including LMH baby/child car seat program door to door censuses election boards North Lawrence Improvement Association and Community Development Board She was a life member of PTA and active in Republican circles Also a member of First Christian Church She married Fredrick E Johnson March 27 1937 in Lawrence He preceded her in death 2001 Surviving daughters Marie Harding Sally Barnett Denise Hahnstadt three grandchildren and two great grandchildren Memorials suggested to Kansas Audio Reader Network or First Christian Church Emporia care of Warren McElwain Mortuary Lawrence KS 66044 Online condolences at warrenmcelwain com
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Cassidy Taylor Moore Funeral Arrangements Pending
Funeral arrangements for Cassidy Taylor Moore aged 23 of Baldwin City are pending with Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home. Moore died Friday April 22, 2011, with details to be announced.
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Memorial gathering for Carla Sue Walker obituary
Carla Sue Walker 40 of Easton and Oskaloosa will have a memorial gathering at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Hannah Apartments community room in Oskaloosa. Cremation is planned. She died on July 23, 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from complications of cystic fibrosis.
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Kansans weigh birth certificate rule at voter registration
Douglas County officials say the proof of citizenship requirement will complicate voter registration and raise costs. KC Legislature debates delaying birth certificate needs until 2013 while officials plan outreach to educate applicants. Brownback and Kobach defend the measure, arguing it protects election integrity.
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KU service learning aims to boost student engagement this fall
KU plans 450 students to earn service learning certification this fall while 91 earned it five years ago. Center director Andi Witczak notes expansion fits strategic goals to engage freshmen and sophomores, with about 150 class sections currently including a service learning component. Cheryl Lester, chair of American studies, calls service learning essential to undergraduate education as students connect knowledge to real life through projects for Audio Reader and beyond. Hannah Vick, a junior, says the program fosters real-life education and continued involvement after class.
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Green team guide for office waste reduction and recycling
A guide emphasizes voluntary green teams across departments, starting with a one day waste audit to show what is disposed. It recommends diverse membership, on site recycling bins, depart ment orientations, and measuring progress to save money and energy. Adding education and outreach keeps staff engaged and teams motivated.
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Flooding claims life as Missouri braces for more rain
A man, 54-year-old David Langston, died in southwest Missouri after his vehicle was swept from a low-water crossing. Flood warnings stretched across central and eastern Missouri as the National Weather Service warned of more heavy rain and possible flash floods. The Mississippi River was forecast to crest near 6 feet above flood stage in St. Louis and close to 10 feet in Cape Girardeau, with parts of eastern Missouri south of St. Louis receiving up to 9 additional inches through Wednesday.
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Lawrence Journal-World Contact and Staff Directory
The Lawrence Journal-World lists offices at 609 and 645 North Hills, with editors and staff including Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner and Tom Keegan. It notes contact channels for subscriptions classifieds print and online advertising and access to departments such as news arts and transportation and obituaries.
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Sunday’s Kansas Pick and 2by2 Scores
Sunday’s Kansas results show 2by2 Red with scores 14 and 18 while White posts 16 and 17. Pick 3 draw reads 635.
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Weekend Easter Candy Poll Spurs Mixed Holiday Tastes
A weekend reader poll lists chocolate bunnies 29 percent Cadbury Creme Eggs 24 percent jelly beans 22 percent other 12 percent and Peeps 11 percent with readers invited to visit LJWorld.com to vote again.
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