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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 2021
Page
2
John Eric Berglund, 61, of Lawrence, died Monday, August 10, 2021 at his home. He was born April 11, 1960. His full obituary is available at warrenmcelwain.com.
Jonathon Wayne Shelton 33 of Lawrence Kansas died July 28 2021 in Lawrence. He was born July 30 1987 in Parsons Kansas to Angela Murphy and Donald Shelton and grew up in Lawrence graduating Free State High School in 2005. He worked at Ho Pelzer and in the oil field near Odessa Texas. He cherished his three daughters his partner and her two sons and enjoyed family friends fishing camping gardening cooking and beekeeping. He is survived by his daughters Haven Swayzie and Payton Shelton mother Angela Murphy brother Samuel Shelton sister Megan Monroe and families spouse Alia Hughes and sons Michael and Elias. A celebration of life will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday August 28 2021 at Warren McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations may be made to Angela Murphy via Warren McElwain Mortuary 120 W 13th Street Lawrence KS 60044. More information and guest book at warrenmelwain com.
Merrill Corcoran Waters died December 4 2020 in Grand Haven Michigan at age 72. He was born February 24 1948 in Laramie Wyoming and served 12 years in the US Marine Corps retiring as a Major with Vietnam War service on the 3rd Recon Battalion. He earned degrees from the University of San Diego and co founded American Providers before a career as a financial advisor. He is survived by wife Kim Waters son Merrill II daughter Meghan and many relatives. A Celebration of Life is planned August 14 in Grand Haven Michigan.
The Annex Group proposes 248 one two and three bedroom units on 27 acres east of The Nest along the South Lawrence Trafficway and Michigan Street. The project, named Union at the Loop, targets families earning up to 60 percent of the area median income with rents capped by tax credits. Open by October 2022.
Kyle Bach, CEO of The Annex Group, observed that nearly all existing affordable housing communities in the Lawrence area maintain wait-lists, as residents hope to move in. This highlights demand and housing supply gaps in the region.
Douglas County and the City of Lawrence consider new rules to curb rural residential subdivisions and require tier two and three growth to join the city. Proponents say clarifies growth, supports smart growth and affordability. opponents warn it constrains landowners and blocks demand. Leaders expect denser housing to improve infrastructure efficiency and enable annexation to increase housing stock.
Douglas County officials express concern that not all districts require masks. They favor a health order for children ages two to 12 in public settings including schools. The Lawrence district plans mask use next year. Baldwin parents urge action. A potential order could be discussed at the Aug. 18 commission meeting.
Local newspaper masthead lists staff email and phone numbers for Kim Callahan Allison Tait and Matt Tait. Advertising and classifieds contact details provided including 232-2222 and web addresses. Subscription and delivery support numbers are given for billing and redelivery.
Wednesday results show Powerball 12 18 20 29 30 with Powerball 16, Lotto America 21 22 32 34 with 5, Lucky for Life 11 a1 24 27 with 4, Super Kansas Cash 912 17 22 30 with 4. Kansas two by two draws R2d 4 16 White 6 21. Pick 3 midday 460 and evening 955.
The Journal-World acknowledges an inaccurate listing of individuals and businesses delinquent on property taxes in Wednesday's legal notice. An updated list from the Douglas County Treasurer's office appears in today's legal notice section, with editors urging readers to report further errors by calling 832-7154 or emailing news@ljworld.com.
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