Kansans with disabilities rally for more funding
Hundreds of Kansans with disabilities and advocates rallied at the Statehouse to press lawmakers for increased social service funding. InterHab seeks about 310 million to end waiting lists for home based programs and higher caregiver wages, with lawmakers set to debate the final budget.
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Opekka
Statehouse
Tom Laing
InterHab
Kathy Lobb
Self Advocate Coalition of
Kansas
Lawrence Datebook opens with a packed lineup of events
Opening night shows at Lawrence High School and KU venues lead a diverse calendar. Lectures by Cheryl Trenholm and Cynthia Miller, film series at the library, and city seminars mix arts, education, and community services. Kids programs, theatre, and wellness events fill the day from morning to evening.
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Cheryl Trenholm
Barber Emerson
Maine
Boston
Cynthia Miller
Emerson College
Hall Center
Farmers Market
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence Holidome
McDonald Drive
Free
Kansas Union
Peter Eigen
Transparency International
Mingyur Rinpoche
Alderson
Guys and Dolls
Crafton- Preyer
Murphy Hall
University Dance Company
Lied Center
West Campus
SIO/ST
Showtime
Lawrence High School
University Singers
Ad Astra
First Presbyterian Church
Clinton Parkway
Golden Pond
Immunization Clinic and Library Events This Week
Immunization clinic runs all week with flu shots and multiple daily time slots. Also a busy slate at Lawrence Public Library with Books and Babies, Toddler Storytime, and all-ages story sessions, plus Big Brothers Big Sisters information meeting.
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Laurence-douglas County
Lawrence
Law enforcement report and school suspension noted
Police responded to a fight report at Lawrence Virtual School parking lot with no further details. Sunflower School suspended a sixth grade male student for making threatening comments not directed at anyone at school. A burglary at 8 North 2050 Road Lecompton involved $1,292 in valuables including TV and video equipment. Fire calls not reported. The Journal World limits police report details to protect victims.
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Lawrence Virtual School
Sunflower School
Julie Boyle
Monros Welcome First Childs Across Two Counties
Michael and Jerlyn Monroe of Lawrence announce the birth of a girl on Monday. Justin Miller and Hannah Osler of Ottawa announce the birth of a girl on Wednesday. Haren and Jed Peltier of Lawrence announce the birth of a boy on Wednesday.
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Michael and
Jerlyn Monroe
Lawrence
Justin Miller
Hannah Osler
Ottawa
Haren
Jed Peltier
Journal-World Corrects Errors Policy Notice
The Journal-World states its policy to correct all significant errors brought to the editors, usually in this space. Readers are urged to report mistakes by calling 785 832 7154 or emailing news ljworld com.
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Johnson County DA amid claims of retaliation and bias
Prosecutor says Kline fired Spradling in retaliation after she complained about women’s treatment in the office. Spradling alleges eavesdropping and seeks her job back, while Kline denies bias and notes prior personnel changes and new hires.
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Kline
Clathe
Johnson County
Jackie Spradling
Phill Kline
Spradling
Kine
Ney
Morrison
District Attorney's Office
Carpenter
Scott Gyllenborg
Olathe
Gyllenborg
District Attorney
Death Notice Harold L Steward of Lawrence
Funeral services for Harold L Steward 86 of Lawrence will be at Belleville Wesleyan Church. He died April 24 2007 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Survived by wife Dorothy Cochran Steward a son a daughter five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Memorials to Lawrence Free Methodist Church Heart of America Hospice or Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
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Harold L. Steward
Lawrence
Belleville
Rural Electric Association
Dorothy Cochran
Marvin
Wichita
Darlene Atkinson
Leslie
Pauline Alfred
Shidler
Okla
Kimberly Tilley
Dennise Alphson
Vicki Reynolds
Brian Atkinson
Angela Steward
George
Cynthia Atkinson
Warren-McElwain Mortuary
Lawrence Free Methodist Church
Heart of America Hospice
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Mildred Delores Clarridge services pending
Mildred Delores Jackson Clarridge 80 of Baldwin City died April 23 2007 at her home. Services are pending and will be announced by Lamb Roberts Funeral Home in Baldwin City.
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Mildred Delores Jackson Clarridge
Baldwin City
Lamb- Roberts Funeral Home
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Longtime Justice Herd of Coldwater Dies at 88
Harold Herd, 88, a former Coldwater mayor, Comanche County attorney, state senator and Kansas Supreme Court justice, died April 23 2007 at Comanche County Hospital. Born in Comanche County in 1918 he practiced law in Coldwater after WWII and served in Washburn University as a distinguished jurist after retiring from the court. He held leadership roles in civic groups and higher education institutions and was survived by his wife Midge and a large family.
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Comanche County Hospital
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Protection High School
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Washburn University
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Coldwater Lions Club
Coldwater First Presbyterian Church
Washburn Law School
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America
American Bench
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Kansas Bar Foundations
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Kansas Bar Association
Washi
Win Low School Association
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Spencer Museum of Art
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Gwen
Skip Herd
Kelly
Margit Beeler
Catton
Mike Herd
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Lorraine Kendrick
Bob
Barbara Crone
Ronald Herd
Eldon Herd
Caldwater First Presbyterian Church
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Crown Hill Cemetery
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