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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2017
Page
2
The Journal-World obituary policy informs readers to call 832-7151 for running obituaries submitted by funeral homes or families and outlines submission guidelines for death notices.
Betty Jayne Smoot 91 died February 6 2017 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center born March 1 1925 in Wichita to Ray W and Nellie Mae Walker Hayes resident of Sterling since 1943 bank teller for 18 years First National Bank and 16 years at Farmer State Bank graduate Hutchinson High School 1943 attended Sterling College married Billy Joe Smoot February 25 1949 in Enid Oklahoma he died May 5 1949 survivors include son Bradley Smoot fiancé Larrie Ann Lawrence KS brother Charles Hayes Sterling two grandchildren and many relatives funeral 10 30 AM Saturday February 11 2017 at United Methodist Church Sterling with burial in Sterling Community Cemetery memorials to Friends of Animals care of the funeral home
Red Dog's Dog Days workout at Rock Chalk Pavilion 6 a.m. Readers' Theater at Lawrence Public Library 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. University Community Forum extending shield protection to student journalists at ECM noon. Teen Zone Expanded at Lawrence Public Library 2-5 p.m. Health Marketplace Navigator 3-4:30 p.m. Douglas County Commission meeting 4 p.m. American Legion Bingo doors 4:30 p.m. Sister Cities Advisory Board 5:30 p.m. City Hall Sustainability Advisory Board 5:30 p.m. NAMI Douglas County support group 6-7 p.m. Cultural Arts Commission event. City Commission meeting 7 p.m. Nerd Night NEA Big Read Read Across Lawrence 7 p.m. Hidden City talk 7-8:30 p.m. Full Moon Dances Chico Sierra Maura Garcia 7 p.m. at Cider Gallery Fine Art.
A Lawrence police summary lists six incidents from Monday to Tuesday with four or more officers involved. Entries include burglary on North 1624 Road, disturbance on West 23rd Street, wanted person on East 23rd Street, unknown emergency on East 11th Street, auto accident on 13th Street, and a nine-officer attempt to elude at West Eighth Terrace.
Kansas officials, researchers clash over noncitizen voting claims amid questions about study methods. Sedgwick County reports 12 noncitizens voting since 2004 with cases reappearing, while Kobach cites limited prosecutions due to statutes of limitations. Critics warn the bill risks disenfranchising thousands as legal challenges proceed. U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson set March 3 hearing on citizenship proof case.
The Senate Ways and Means Committee backed a bill to slash public school aid by 128 million by June 30, with districts like Lawrence losing 2.75 million this year. The plan also trims 22.7 million from the Board of Regents and state universities, including KU campuses. Debate followed GOP-drafted proposals as Kansas confronts a 320 million shortfall.
Sanders drew about 4200 attendees in Lawrence two days ahead of the caucuses. The state party convention near Presidents Day gathers congressional and state committee meetings, serves as a fundraiser, and starts candidate support. This year the banquet is canceled with Sanders’ speech as the main event at an undetermined venue.
The Lawrence Journal World publishes contact and mailing information including street address 645 New Hampshire St News Center Lawrence KS 66044 phone numbers 785 843 1000 and 800 578 8748 and a post office box for address changes P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 0888 also notes USPS periodicals post age paid and memberships in Alliance for Audited Media and The Associated Press.
PA Tim Bennett and Bianca Robin of Ottawa announce the birth of a son on Tuesday. Brett and Charley Jo Pittenger of Baldwin City announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday.
The Journal-World notes its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors' attention. Readers may report mistakes by calling 832-7154 or emailing news ljworld.com.
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