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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2008
Page
2
Lawrence event notice for December details a community Christmas dinner at First United Methodist Church located at 946 Vermont Street. The program runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., inviting residents to share a meal and fellowship during the holiday season.
Friday schedule lists a free walk-in HIV testing clinic at Douglas County AIDS Project from 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m at 2518 Ridge Court Suite 101 call 843 0040. It notes cancellations of the Douglas County Commission meeting at 8 30 a m at Douglas County Courthouse 1100 Mass and Medicare Part D assistance at Lawrence Senior Center 745 Vt from 1 p m to 4 p m call 842 0543. For Datebook submissions contact 832 7254 or datebook at ljworld com via mail P O Box 888 Lawrence 66044.
A black male in a ski mask robbed occupants of wallets and items in the 2100 block of Quail Creek Drive around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday. No further details were available. Fire calls and other incidents follow, including fires, gas spills, smoke detector activations, and a carbon monoxide incident, with multiple locations and times listed.
Amy and Brian Price of Eudora welcomed a girl Tuesday. JD Lesher and Carrie Bennett of Lawrence welcomed a boy Tuesday. Jody and Kellen Coleman alongside Amanda Johnson and John Keovomsock of Lawrence welcomed a girl Tuesday.
Aine Mitchell, 29, was sentenced Monday in Douglas County District Court to 13 years in prison for aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated endangering a child. She will serve three years on parole after release.
Kansas Taxpayer Network based in Wichita and Kansas AFP announce merger to unite anti tax efforts. Karl Petersohn, long-time KTN executive director, and AFP Kansas leaders cite aligned missions. AFP Kansas warns lawmakers consider tax increases as state faces a $140 million deficit, potentially $1 billion next year. Lawmakers convene January 12, 2009.
Dr. Pee Indman, a national expert on pregnancy and postpartum mental health, leads a free program for pregnant and postpartum families and others, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Lecompton Community Building. Refreshments provided. Call 597-503 for info or visit pecindman.com. The Douglas County Appraiser will mail 2009 personal property assessment forms on Dec 31. return by March 15 or face late penalties. Those not receiving a form should contact the appraiser at 832-5289.
Funeral services will be held for James Ahlert at St Margaret's Episcopal Church in Lawrence at 11 a.m. Monday. He died Sunday December 21 2008 at his home. Born October 10 1962 in Chicago he was the son of Don and Carol Ahlert. He served in the U S Navy during the Gulf War from 1986 to 1990 attaining petty officer rank. Survivors include his parents two sisters a brother five sons and many relatives. Memorials are suggested to St Margaret's Episcopal Church.
Private family service for Gary Lee Williams 66 of Lawrence will be held later. He died at home on Tuesday December 16 2008. Born March 2 1942 in Leavenworth he was adopted by Harry and Irene Williams of Pittsburg. He graduated from College High School Pittsburg in 1960 earned a bachelor’s in drafting technology from Pittsburg State University and was active in 4 H and Boy Scouts. He married Connie Lynn Blackmon December 20 1968 in Pittsburg and is survived by his wife two daughters LeAnne Bull and Mary Williams two sons Trevor and Jerod and three grandchildren. Memorials to American Heart Association Ronald McDonald House or Lawrence Memorial Hospital Dialysis Department.
Kathel Louise Thomas Snook 93 of McLouth will have funeral services at 11 a.m. Saturday at McLouth United Methodist Church with cremation to follow and private inurnment later. She died December 22 2008 in Lawrence Kansas born December 14 1915 in Fort Scott daughter of Lloyd E and Edith Reynolds Thomas. She lived in McLouth since 1948 was a homemaker and assisted her husband in his medical practice. She was active in multiple clubs and organizations including United Methodist Church Women and East Conference officers. Survivors include four daughters twelve grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren. Memorials suggested to McLouth building fund or Jefferson County Hospice in care of Barnett Chapel Oaks Funeral Home.
Lawren cean Craig Grant will be chief of staff for newly elected state Rep. Paul Davis of Lawrence. Haley Pollock a Lawrence native will be communications director. Dustin Hardison of Topeka becomes policy director. Davis says the main priority is advancing opportunities to make Kansas a better place to work and live. Republicans lead 77 to 48 in the House.
Funeral services for Paul Richard Fuston 52 of Lecompton will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lecompton United Methodist Church with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery. He died Dec 22 2008 in Topeka. Born Sept 6 1956 in Kansas City Kan he lived in Lawrence and Topeka. He worked 17 years as a WIBW television engineer and married Debra Stauffer in 1980. He leaves a son John Paul wife Amanda, a daughter Claire, parents Donald and Margaret Fuston, two brothers and a sister. Viewing Saturday 6 to 8 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Chapel. Memorials to Lecompton UMC. loaks.com.
Graveside services for William R. Davis aged 79 of McLouth will be held at 12:30 p.m. today at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Davis was found dead November 21, 2008, born December 17, 1928 in Kansas City Kansas. A U S Army veteran he served 1946 to 1947 and worked for a railroad. Barnett Chapel Oaks Funeral Home of Oskaloosa handles arrangements.
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