Singleton Graveside Rites Set in Lawrence
Michael R. Singleton, 49, of Lawrence, will have graveside services at 10 am Wednesday at Oak Hill Cemetery. He died Friday December 4, 2009, at his home. Friends may call today noon to 8 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends 7 to 8 pm. Memorials may be made to the funeral home in care of Rumsey-Yost, 601 Ind., Lawrence KS 66044. Online condolences at rumsey-yost.com.
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Michael R. Singleton
Lawrence
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mr. Singleton
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home
Ind
Rumsey-Yost
Lawrence Datebook highlights for Eldridge Hotel auction and campus events
The Lawrence datebook lists the 15th Eldridge Hotel Gingerbread House Auction to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County from 7 to 9 30 PM at Eldridge Extended 201 W Eighth St. Other events include Medicare Part D Counseling at the Lawrence Senior Center KU Student Recital Series performances by Ryan Fritz and Lesley Williams at Swarthout Recital Hall, plus concerts by the Rock Chalk Singers and the KU Symphonic and University Bands at Lied Center and Inge Theatre. Various child and community activities occur at Lawrence Public Library and Lawrence Memorial Hospital, with senior Wii Club sessions, story time, and a Spanish English program.
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Big Brothers
Big Sisters of
Douglas County
Eldridge
Lawrence Senior Center
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine
Lawrence Public Library
Ryan Fritz
Viola
Swarthout
Murphy Hall
Naismith Drive
Rock Chalk Singers
Central Junior High School
Mass
Lesley Williams
University Theatre
Inge
Andréa Garritano Freeze
Bauistian
Swarthout Recital
Two-vehicle wreck west of Tonganoxie injures three
Three people were injured when a southbound 1990 Honda Civic crossed in front of a westbound semitrailer on 251st Street near Kansas Highway 16 at 6:40 p.m. The Honda spun into a ditch and caught fire while the semi overturned. Shawn D. King 29 of Eudora was treated and released after hospital care. Damian J. Hale 19 of Tonganoxie was airlifted to KU Hospital. driver James M. Wilks Jr. 33 of Perry was treated and released. Authorities expect King to face DUI charges. A separate theft report noted a 1995 Ford Ranger stolen on West Lith Street valued at about $2,000. The Virginia Inn reported a TV, two comforters and other blankets stolen from a room, valued over $1,100. A 28-year-old Lawrence man reported a truck tailgate theft in the 700 block of North Street, valued at $1,000.
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Tonganolle
Leavenworth County
Honda
Shawn D. King
Eudora
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Damian J. Hale
Tonganoxie
Kansas University Hospital
Kansas City
Kan
James M. Wilks Jr
Perry
Overland Park Hospital
Cranor
King
Ottawa
West Lith Street
Virginia Inn
West Sixth St
Lawrence
North Street
Local Child Birth Announcements From Lawrence and Oskaloosa
Lyndsay George and Megan Crawford are listed with births on Monday in Lawrence and Oskaloosa respectively. Nick George and Kala Turner appear with a boy born Monday in Lawrence.
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Lyndsay George
Lawrence
Nick George
Megan Crawford
Oskaloosa
Kala Turner
Journal-World invites correction of significant errors
The newspaper’s policy is to correct all significant errors brought to the editors’ attention. Readers are asked to call (785) 832-7154 or email news@ljworld.com to report mistakes.
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Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Lawrence man pleads guilty to attempted criminal sodomy
A 38-year-old Lawrence man, Jason Christopher Williams, pleaded guilty in Douglas County District Court to attempted criminal sodomy involving a 15-year-old girl on July 17. Prosecutors dismissed one related count, seek an 18 to 32 month prison term, and court sentencing is set for February 18 at 10 a.m. with Williams in Douglas County Jail.
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Lawrence
Jason Christopher Williams
Douglas County District Court
Douglas County
Charles Branson
Williams
Branson
Paula Martin
Death of Derick S Dryden Ottawa highlighted by funeral
Derick Steven Dryden 25 of Ottawa died Sunday Dec 6 2009. Funeral at First Baptist Ottawa at 10 am Thursday with burial at Highland Cemetery. Survived by parents Steve and Karen Johnson Dryden two sisters Kristi and Stephanie Circle a brother in law Aaron Good and Amber Snover wife, plus grandparents and numerous relatives. Memorials to Derick Dryden Memorial Fund via Dengel & Son Mortuary. Family gathers 7 to 8 pm Wednesday at the mortuary.
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Ottawa
Derick Steven
Dred” Dryden
First Baptist Church
Highland Cemetery
Mr. Dryden
Steve
Karen Johnson Dryden
Dryden
Ottawa High School
Fort Scott Junior College
Auto Plaza
Lawrence
Watts
Harris
Franklin County Auction Service
Future Farmers of America
Boy Scouts of America
Kansas Livestock Association
National Rifle Association
Ducks Unlimited
Kansas High School Rodeo Association
Amber Snover
Stephanie Circle
Jason
Kristi Dryden
Aaron Good
Geraldine Johnson
Darlene Dryden
Teigan Good
Justin
Shane Circle
Daily Girl
Michael Austin Dryden
Clyde O. Johnson
Funeral services for Georgella Lyles announced
Georgella Virginia Lyles 81 of Lawrence died Sunday December 6 2009 at Hickory Pointe Care Center in Oskaloosa. Funeral services are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary.
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Georgella
Virginia Lyles
Lawrence
Warren-McElwain Mortuary
Hickory Pointe Care Center
Oskaloosa
William E. Smith ailing arrangements to be announced
William E. Smith 72 of Superior Montana died Sunday December 6 2009 of natural causes at Mineral Community Hospital and Nursing Home in Superior He was formerly from Lawrence Kansas and his arrangements will be announced by Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula
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Superior
Mont
William E. Smith
Lawrence
Kan
Garden City Funeral Home & Crematory
Mis
Soula
Smith
Mineral Community Hospital
Funeral service for Neva Smythe Meriden Topeka resident
Neva Mae Smythe 91 of Topeka and formerly Meriden died Sunday December 6 2009 at Stormont Vail Regional Health Center. Funeral 10 am Friday at Barnett Chapel Oaks Meriden Chapel burial Meriden Cemetery. Survivors include son Harlan Smythe daughters Carol Kirkwood Esther White sister Mary Belle Reber 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Memorials to Cystinosis Research Network Inc in care of the funeral chapel.
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Meriden
Neva Mae Smythe
Topeka
Barnett-Chapel Oaks
Meriden Chapel
Meriden Cemetery
Smythe
Stormont- Vail Regional Health Center
Lebo
Ralph Ramon
Viola May Hunt Fisher
Rolling Hills Assisted Living Center
Cloyce “Smiley” Smythe
Olan Fisher
Harlan Smythe
Salina
Carol Kirkwood
Esther White
Mary Belle Reber
Emporia
Cystinosis Research Network Inc
P.O
Memorial service for Jim Furman of Bella Vista Arkansas
Memorial services were held for Jim Furman 71 of Bella Vista Arkansas on Monday November 30 2009 at The Salvation Army in Rogers He died November 22 2009 at Northwest Regional Hospital in Bentonville from kidney failure after heart bypass surgery Born November 22 1938 in Lawrence Kansas he held various jobs including manager at Big Boy restaurants in Lawrence and Manhattan and worked in broadcasting and real estate He married Betty Setter in 1959 they later divorced He married Sally Goeller in 1985 He is survived by two daughters two stepchildren four grandchildren one great granddaughter and other family members Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army Rogers Arkansas})
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Bela Vista
Ark
Jim Furman
Bella Vista
Salvation Army
Rogers
Northwest Regional Hospital
Bentonville
Lawrence
Kan
Dave
Louise Downs Furman
Lawrence High School
23Rd and
Iowa Streets
Manhattan
Wibw Radio
Topeka
Springfield
KC105
Moran Broadcasting
Ried
Betty Setter
Sally Goeller
Fayetteville
Teresa Fair
Las Vegas
Carol Newkirk
Heidi Wheeler
Marcus Wheeler
Wichita
Natasha Jostad
Shawn Newkirk
Cody Coonfield
Bradley Fair
Braxton Jostad
Dixieland Road
Tiahrt gains ground in GOP primary race
A USA poll of 466 likely Republican primary voters shows U S Rep Todd Tiahrt narrowing a October lead by Rep Jerry Moran to 3 points with 29 percent undecided. Moran faces strong conservative support but trails among moderates. both vie for the Senate nomination to replace Sam Brownback with campaigns across Kansas.
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Surveyusa
U.S
Jerry Moran
Todd Tiahrt
Moran Peace Dive Aistrup
Kansas State University
Moran
Tiahrt
Hays
Kansas
Goddard
Wichita
GOP
Sam Brownback
Aistrup
Chapman Rockaway
Fort Hays State University
Johnson County
Jerry
Aaron Trost
Jim DeMint
R-S.c
Tom Coburn
R-Okla
Renewal of jobless benefits urged amid rising unemployment
Kansas officials and workers advocates warned that millions could lose unemployment benefits if Congress does not act. Kansas Secretary of Labor Jim Garner urged extension of emergency unemployment compensation and COBRA subsidies, noting $225 million paid in Kansas and a 6.4 percent state jobless rate as the national rate sits at 10 percent. Congress may adjourn December 18 after a two day Washington conference on unemployment insurance trust fund solvency.
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Kansas
Congress
Jim Garner
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Garner
Washington, D.C
Judge rules Carrie Neighbors competent for trial in three cases
US District Judge Carlos Murguia declared Carrie Neighbors, co owner of the Yellow House Store in Lawrence, competent to stand trial in three cases. Neighbors and husband Guy face 19 charges in the main 2007 case accusing them of selling stolen goods from 1904 Mass. and possessing marijuana. Prosecution notes include wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering. Guy Neighbors faces further competency ruling as proceedings continue. Carrie remains free on bond. a psychological report was sealed.
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Yellow House
Kansas City
Kan
Carrie Neighbors
Lawrence
Carlos
Murguia
Neighbors
Guy Neighbors
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Stewart Drive
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GOP Primary
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