Lawrence Datebook Highlights Local Fair and Events
The Douglas County Fair runs 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds 2110 Harper with entries judging and a full schedule online. A community blood drive at Lawrence Public Library 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. includes a Twilight saga drawing for donors. Weekday Farmers Market operates 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Loth and Vermort. The fair features a 7 p.m. food sale in Building 21 and a dairy show in the judging arena at the same grounds.
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Douglas County Fair and Library Events Schedule
Douglas County Fair runs 5 p.m to 10 p.m with petting zoo at 5 and pony rides at 6 in Building 10. Open-air events include antique tractor pull at Rodeo Arena, square dance, and a 7:30 p.m. throw and musical performance by Sierra Band in the blacktop area. Laura Moriarty holds a 7 p.m. talk and signing at Lawrence Public Library. The Muses perform Celtic music at 7 p.m. at the library, and Blue Orleans headlines a 7 p.m. concert at Harper fairgrounds.
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Lawrence Saturday events at Douglas County Fairgrounds schedule
Lawrence plans a busy Saturday with the Farmers Market from 7 to 11 am at Eighth and New Hampshire. Douglas County Fair features pedal tractor pulls at 5 pm, 4-H Livestock Auction at 7 pm, and Rural Route 4 concert at 7 pm in the blacktop area. Full fair details at the fairgrounds 2110 Harper or online.
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Two-car crash injures man near Zarco gas station
A man was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital with nonlife threatening injuries after a two car crash in the 900 block of Lawr street near Zarco gas station at about 2 15 am. Also lists multiple marriage licenses and divorces issued in the area, with policy notes on reporting practices.
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Birth announcements for Brittany and LeRoy Noll and others
Brittany and LeRoy Noll of Tonganoxie welcomed a boy on Saturday. Nathan Bailey and Perri Hull of Tonganoxie welcomed a girl on Sunday. Jessica Silkiner and John Kelley of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Sunday.
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Lawrence
Journal-World offers error corrections policy notice
The Journal-World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors’ attention. Readers are urged to contact via phone at (785) 832-7154 or email news@ljworld.com to report issues.
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Kenneth A Ollila Deaths Arrangements Pending
Kenneth A Ollila, 56, of Lawrence, died Sunday at home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
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Lawrence
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Breitenbucher Howard L. funeral set in Lawrence
Funeral services for Howard L. Breitenbucher 84 of Lawrence will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Warren McElwain Mortuary with military graveside honors at Oak Hill Cemetery. He died Aug 1 2009 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. He served in the U S Navy on the USS Lexington and retired from Farmland Industries in 1987. He supported the First Christian Church and local history museums. Memorials may be sent to the church care of the mortuary.
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Watkins Community Museum of History
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Funeral services for Howard L. Graham in Topeka
Howard L. Graham 77 of Topeka died Saturday Aug 1 2009 at his home. Services 1 p.m. Thursday at Penwell Gabel Mid Town Chapel Topeka burial in Topeka Cemetery. Born Dec 2 1931 in Ottawa son of Cleveland and Ethel Irene Price Graham. He married Evelyn Toyne Oct 10 1953 who died in 2004. He was a truck driver for Hamm Asphalt 20 years and self employed until retirement in 1985. He is survived by sons Robert and Stephen both of Topeka, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, sister Marge Rocker of Lawrence and brothers Harold of Oklahoma City and Garland of McLouth. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with family receiving them 7-8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Obituary policy for Journal World readers guidance
The Journal World outlines obituary eligibility for residents or former locals with survivors in the circulation area. It provides contact details including a phone number and the LJWorld obituaries page for more information and submissions.
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Community volunteers sought for various service drives and events
The Salvation Army backs a Back to School Shoe Drive to aid 75 children with distribution Aug 11 at noon. Volunteers are needed for MOPS and Small World programs, a 5K fundraiser for brain tumor research, a Day of Action, and general volunteer opportunities via the Roger Hill Volunteer Center and United Way of Douglas County.
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Head For the Cure
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Rhvc.org
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Horses Rule at Douglas County 4-H Fair Show
Brumm described a day of near chaos as 33 youngsters rode stick horses while blue ribbons went to all entrants. The open show drew nearly 60 riders, up from last year due to better economy and favorable weather at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.
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Harper Streets
Praeger to Seek Reelection as Kansas Insurance Commissioner
Sandy Praeger unveiled plans to campaign for another term as state insurance commissioner. She emphasized shaping a new health insurance approach focusing on reducing long term costs and preventing coverage denial for pre existing conditions. David Powell of El Dorado seeks the GOP nomination.
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