Dorothy Brink Armstrong 100 Topeka resident dies
A memorial ceremony for Dorothy Brink Armstrong 100 of Lawrence will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery Topeka Aug 29. She died Aug 5 2011 after a long Washburn University career and community service including alumni boards PEO Civic Symphony Shawnee County Historical Society and First Presbyterian Church. She married Chris W Armstrong in 1938 and survived by a daughter Karen Bowen two sons Chris Armstrong Jr Jim Armstrong and multiple grandchildren. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel assisting. Online condolences at PenwellGabelTopeka.com.
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Lawrence
Mount Hope Cemetery
17Th St
Topeka
Armstrong
John T
Laura Pearson Brink
Washburn University
Alpha Phi Sorority
Nanoso
Washburn
Washburn Alumni Association
Washburn Endowment Association
Civic Symphony Society
Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas
Shawn
Karen Bowen
Jim
Pittsburg
Chris Armstrong Jr
Carol
Jim Armstrong
Riley
Overland Park
Ashley
Whitney
Virginia
John
Will Armstrong
Gretchen Lavender
Mark
David Bowen
Carl Brink
San Mateo
Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel
PenwellGabelTopeka.com
Rebik Services: A Celebration for Dan Rebik in Lawrence
A Celebration of Life for Dan Gene Rebik age 54 of Lawrence is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Rebik died Saturday August 6 2021 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Friends may greet attendees after the service at 4 p.m. at East Lawrence Recreation Center 1245 E. 15th Street.
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Dan Gene Rebik
Lawrence
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory
Mr. Rebik
Memorial service for Britton L. Chilton in Wellsville
memorial services for Britton L. Chilton 71 of Wellsville will be held at 3 p m Sunday at Wilson's Funeral Home Wellsville he was cremated Chilton died Monday August 8 2011 at Lawrence Memorial services for Britton L. Chilton 71 of Wellsville will be held at 3 p m Sunday at Wilson's Funeral Home Wellsville he was cremated.
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Wellsville
Wilson
Chilton
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Levi J Smock services pending in Oskaloosa
Levi J Smock aged 15 of Grantville died Monday August 8 2011 at his home. Services are pending with Barnett Family Funeral Home in Oskaloosa.
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Grantville
Barnett Family Funeral
Oskaloosa
Levi
Local Law Office Deal Splits Lawrence Officials
Lawrence leaders weigh keeping a city office open to retain 87 local jobs and avoid $2.4 million in food stamp aid loss. Supporters cite economic development value while opponents worry about shifting state costs. State senators and commissioners discuss funding and January session considerations.
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Topeka
Erika Dvorske
United Way
Douglas County
Lawrence
Kansas City
Mike Amyx
Amyx
Marci Francisco
D-Lawrence
Francisco
Kansas Opts Out Of Health Exchange Grant Debate Heats Up
Last week in New Orleans grant exchange council members and Kansas lawmakers debated ways to block the federal health reform law. Kansas joins seven states in turning down $31.5 million in exchange design grants, drawing Democratic critique and Republican backing for the opt out. Praeger mourned the loss as the state risks federal development of Kansas’ exchange and Medicaid upgrades.
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HHS
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Senate
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Topeka
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R-Hutchinson
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Lawrence
District to boost student activity with new PE schedule
Anne Hawks says the district will expand activity options before and after school and in classrooms. Middle school PE will shift to every other day year round. Teresa Grieb notes benefits for students and training for Fitnessgram, though funding may delay rollout. Kansas University professors join a research project to integrate activity into lessons.
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Teresa Grieb
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School
Grieb
Kansas University
City council keeps water and sewer impact fees steady
Lawrence city commissioners rejected a proposed 11 percent increase in water and sewer impact fees for new homes and businesses. The one time fees, about $340, would have funded system connections, but developers urged hold steady amid a weak housing market. This marks the third year fees remain unchanged.
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Lawrence
City negotiates multi year pay plan differences for city workers
City officials outline two pay structures for 2012 with police and fire eligible for up to 7.5 percent raises for advanced training while nonunion staff face about 1.2 percent merit increases. Union leaders stress stability, career paths and long term deals. overtime policy changes remain contested.
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Diane Stoddard
Mike McAfee
Lawrence Police Officers Association
McAfee
McAtee
City reporter Chad Lawhorn on Twitter presence
City reporter Chad Lawhorn announces his Twitter handle at Twitter.com/clawhorn, inviting readers to follow for updates and commentary. The note directs audiences to engage via the social platform for ongoing coverage and insights.
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Chad Lawhorn
Twitter
Clawhorn
Karrey Britt
Britt
WellCommons.com
Twitter.com
Lawrence Journal-World contact and delivery info page
Classified and print advertising contacts are listed for LJWorld. Subscriptions and delivery support hours are provided. Readers are directed to email news staff for story ideas and to call various departments for circulation and postmaster changes.
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Lawrence Journal-World
P.O
Lawrence
Brownback Perry ticket in prayer rally sparks mixed views
In a poll following a prayer rally hosted by Texas Governor Rick Perry, voters weigh Sam Brownback as a potential vice presidential candidate. Responses show a split. some back pairing with Perry, others oppose it, and many undecided. A separate poll asks who bears responsibility for healthy school lunches, with parents leading at 66 percent.
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Sam Brownback
Texas
Rick Perry
Brownback
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