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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2018
Page
10
Journal-World obituary policy states information for submitting obituaries, instructs to call 832-7151, and notes that obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families of the deceased.
George Raymond Blevins of Lawrence Kansas died July 25 2018 at home. He was born December 4 1947 in Lawrence to George A and Doris Blevins. A Vietnam veteran he served as helicopter mechanic and door gunner. He worked in the Lawrence water department until 2004 and was active with ABATE. He married Stella Collins and later Tedi Bennett, both divorces. Survived by daughter Brook Koontz sons Nick Barnett Levi brother Gordon sister Gloria and Craig Jacob grandson Kyle and nieces Carl Andrews Kellie Blevins. A graveside service will be held August 4 at Sutton Cemetery. Memorials to American Diabetes Association.
Oleta J. Haislip aged 89 formerly of Tonganoxie died July 29 2018 a memorial service is set for 1 pm Thursday August 2 2018 at Quisenberry Funeral Home in Tonganoxie Kansas.
Marilou Bateson, 68, of Lawrence, will have a visitation from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday August 2 at Warren McElwain Mortuary and services at 11 am on Friday August 3 at the same location. Online visitation details are at warrenmcelwain.com.
County commissioners will approve final spending levels for this year s capital improvement program adjusting prior estimates to reflect actual costs. Facilities include 434000 for fairgrounds renovations and 120433 for jail expansion designs while road and bridge funds cover 27 million for roadway safety upgrades on County Route 458. Meeting at 4 p.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse.
The University of Kansas Medical Center adult stem cell research lab faces space reductions and leadership shifts after Buddhadeb Dawn left for UNLV. The center’s space was cut from 8200 to about 3680 square feet, slowing basic and early development research while officials consider appointing a new director next week.
In July 1918 Lawrence moved to curb evening joy riding by limiting gasoline sales after six o clock on weekdays and holidays. Twelve city gas merchants and garages agreed to halt selling gasoline oils and grease after six, a move echoed by peers in St. Louis Kansas City and Topeka though not mandated by the fuel administration.
One million cups from 9 to 10 am at Ci der Gallery on 810 Pennsylvania St. Medicare info at noon to 1 pm at Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St. Raw Valley Bridge Club open pairs at 12:30 pm 1025 N Third St Suite 120. Story Time with Singing Sarah 3:30 to 4 pm at The Toy Store 936 Massachusetts St. Douglas County Commission meets 4 pm at 1100 Massachusetts St. Farmers Market 4:30 to 6:30 pm Clinton Parkway Nursery 4900 Clinton Parkway.
A compact schedule lists multiple local happenings including NAMI Douglas County support group at Plymouth Church, Feast of the First Tomato at Immanuel Lutheran, American Legion Bingo at Post 14, Apple Users Group at Lawrence Public Library, Bridge Club activities, Willow Drop-In at the library, a drum circle with Emily Bachter at The Toy Store, Kiwanis luncheon at Maceli’s, and related times and venues in Lawrence.
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