Lawrence datebook events scattered through the city
A crowded list of Lawrence area happenings includes the 15th annual Eldridge Hotel Gingerbread House Festival and Auction to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, various Medicare and safety programs, author Donald Gilmore talk at the Lawrence Public Library, several KU music recitals, theater showings including Distracted, and community activities at the Lawrence Senior Center and Public Library, with a note that a full events listing is online.
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Eldridge Hotel
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Douglas County
Eldridge
Lawrence Senior Center
Donald Gilmore
Lawrence Public Library
Steve Balderson
Liberty Hall
Mass
Joyce Castle
Mark Ferrell
Swarthout
Murphy Hall
Naismith
Distracted
University Theatre
Inge
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine
Ryan Fritz
Viola
Murphy
Naismith Dr. Rock Chalk Singers
Central Junior High School
Lesley Williams
KU Symphonic Band
University Band
Lied Center
Stewart Drive
Andrea Garritano Freeze
Bauistian
Naismith Drive
Swarthout Recital
Accident on K-10 Near Lawrence Details and Local Records
A 33-year-old Lawrence man survived a single vehicle crash on Kansas Highway 10 east of Lawrence after veering off the westbound lanes and overcorrecting. He was treated on scene, wore a seat belt, and was not hospitalized. The piece also notes marriage licenses issued and divorces granted in Douglas County District Court, with names and ages of involved parties.
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Lawrence
Kansas Highway Patrol
Douglas County District Court
Vernon Charles Kehoe Jr
Stacey Marie McLeod
Yu Qian
Wenxin Xu
Columbus
Ohio
Birth Announcements From Lawrence and Ottawa Areas
Bob and Carl Everhart of Lawrence welcome a girl on Saturday. Gina Cabanas and Christian Sanchez of Lawrence announce a girl on Sunday. William and Catherine Skorupski of Lawrence report a girl birth. Tessa Walker and Tim Wisniewski of Ottawa announce a boy birth.
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Bob and
Carl Everhart
Lawrence
Gina Cabanas
Christian Sanchez
William and
Catherine Skorupski
Tessa Walker
Tim Wisniewski
Ottawa
Journal-World offers to correct significant errors in print
The Journal-World states a policy of correcting all significant errors brought to editors' attention. Readers are asked to call (785) 832-7154 or email news@world.com to report corrections.
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Journal-World
Liworld.com
Williams books fuel Lawrence book signings and sales
Bookseller Eitner notes six of ten copies sold at Dread Books and more than 800 copies of Self's At Home in the Phog at Oread Books. Fans packed signing events in Lawrence and nearby, with Borders stocking Hard Work after brisk interest. Scot Pollard praises the memoir’s Tar Heel appeal and Roy Williams’s genuine voice.
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Dread Books
Eitner
Phog
John Rohde
Oread Books
Self
Estner
Borders
Lawrence
Rob Dover
Scot Pollard
Williams
Pollard
Crimson and Blue
Roy
Kansas
Death of Michael R. Singleton in Lawrence
Graveside services for Michael R. Singleton, 49, Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Cemetery. He died Friday December 4 2009 at his home. Born August 28 1960 in St Louis he was son of Otho and Barbara J Mayhugh Singleton. He lived in Lawrence later worked as truck driver auto body man and CNA in Joplin area and played guitar in a band. Survivors include three sisters Ronda Walker Galena Laura McLees and Eleda Elston. Memorials may be sent to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Online condolences at rumsey-yost.com.
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Michael R. Singleton
Lawrence
Oak Hill
Singleton
St. Louis
Otho
Barbara J. Mayhugh Singleton
Lawrence High School
CNA
Joplin
Ronda Walker
Galena
Laura McLees
Eleda Elston
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home
Ind
Rumsey-Yost.com
Memorial Gathering for Robert L. Martin Planned
The family of Robert L. Martin invites friends to a memorial gathering from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Hall in Baldwin City. Mr. Martin died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Martin
American Legion Hall
Baldwin City
Martin
Obituary policy and submission guidelines
The Journal World outlines obituary acceptance for residents and former locals within its circulation area. Submissions come from mortuaries and may include photos, with contact details for more information and how to submit via LIWorld com obituaries.
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Journal-World
The
Liworld.com
Community volunteer notices seek auditors and event helpers
Kennedy School PTO requests a volunteer auditor to review financials for Aug 1, 2008 to July 31, 2009 plus prior years. Contact Sherry Kessler at kennedypto497 yahoo.com. Also seeks volunteers for Pioneer Ridge Christmas Party 2 to 4 pm Saturday and for Lawrence Memorial Hospital blood drive calling volunteers from EU Credit Union tonight 6:30 to 8:30. Contact Pam Keenan at pkeenan cbckc.org. Girl Scouts cookie sorting on Jan 8 at Douglas County 4-H Fair grounds will need many shifts. contact Lisa Vanderbilt at dccookies sbcglobal.net. Additional opportunities via Roger Hill Volunteer Center 785-865-5030 or volunteer rhve.org, and online at rhve.org.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTO
Kennedy School
Sherry Kessler
Yahoo.com
Neer-Ridge.com
Community Blood Center
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
EU Credit Union
1300 W. 23Rd St
Pam Keenan
CBC
Pkeenan
Cbckc
Douglas County
Lisa Vanderbilt
Dccookies
Sbcglobal.net
Tracie Howell
Paige Blair
Roger Hill
United Way of
Rhve
Rhve.org
Pay as you throw trash plan discussed for Lawrence
City board debates pay as you throw for trash as 96 gallon cans become standard in nearby towns. Extra containers or bag tags cost more, with concerns about enforcement and budget impact. Johnson County advisers urge countywide curbside recycling and pay as you throw, with a spring commission review anticipated.
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Eudora
de Soto
Weldon
Lawrence
Paull
Solid Waste Department
Johnson County Environmental Department
Johnson County
Betsy Betros
Betros
Johnson County Commission
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