Deaths: Gerhart Hoffman Lawrence KS retired estimator
Gerhart Walter Hoffman 1927 2012 of Lawrence Kansas died February 10 2012 at Brandon Woods with his wife and five children present A memorial service will be held February 16 at First United Methodist Church Lawrence burial at Oak Hill Cemetery He worked as a commercial mechanical estimator in Kansas Missouri and founded Mechanical Estimating Service Inc He retired in 1995 Survivors include Joyce Becki Jeff David Craig Kim and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Memorials may be sent to Church in care of Rumsey Yost Funeral Home Online condolences are welcome at Rumsey Yost obituary page
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Gary
Walter Hoffman
Lawrence
First United Methodist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Brandon Woods
Mitchell
South Dakota
Paul August Hoffman
Elsie Bachman Hoffman
Mitchell High School
South Dakota State
Dakota Wesleyan University
Stout Institute of Industrial Arts
Menomonie
Wisconsin
Joyce Turner
First Methodist Church
Mitchell First United Methodist Church
Y’s
YMCA
Order of Elks
Master Mason
Elk Raid Shrine
Rumsey-Yost.com
Jworld. Com
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von Achen
Bremby
Carl Kurt
Lawrence Public Schools
East Heights
United Way
Erika Dvorske
Dvorske
Boys and Girls Club
Rod Bremby
Kansas
Connecticut
Department of Social Services
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Lee
Bobby Lee
Wells
Men enter nursing gains noted at KU and area schools
The KU School of Nursing and nearby colleges report rising male enrollments, with men making about 12 percent of new students at KU and similar figures at Washburn and Baker. Officials say nursing increasingly appeals to men due to growing demand and competitive salaries, while speakers like Wilson and graduates like Peterson see broader gender diversification strengthening care.
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Debbie Ford
The
Kansas University School of Nursing
Washburn University
Topeka
Baker University
Baldwin City
Ford
Morteza Rabii
Lawrence
Steve Peterson
Stormont Vail
Peterson
Transfer trends push KU to attract more transfer students
KU officials describe a growing transfer student pattern as students bring credits from multiple colleges. Associate vice provost Matt Melvin notes many students swirl between institutions and highlights the need to expand recruitment as high school enrollments dip. He cites economic pressure on families and increasing transfers from community colleges seeking four year degrees.
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Regents
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Lawrence Boys and Girls Club marks 40 years of service
The Lawrence Boys and Girls Club celebrates its 40th anniversary at the Lied Center with founder-led reflections on its growth from a 1970s Jaycee project to a citywide after school program. Key leaders, longtime supporters, and past directors recall early digs, expansions, and the upcoming leadership transition.
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Kurt von Achen
Lied Center
Stewart Ave
Wells
Janet Bremby
Bremby
Lawrence
Young club members become community ambassadors
Dudley, Anavberokhai and Page grew from after school participants at the Boys and Girls Club into mentors and ambassadors for the program. Each reflects on how the club shaped career plans from cosmetology to business management, psychology and sports medicine, and will receive scholarships as they share their stories with Lawrence communities.
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Dudley
Free State High School
University of Arkansas
Anavberokhai
Boys and Girls Club
Page
Lawrence
Brian Franklin
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Weekend poll results on Valentine’s plans and industry work
The survey asks if respondents have worked in agriculture and measures Valentine’s Day plans. 41 percent say no significant other, 22 percent yes, 19 percent plan last minute, 17 percent do not celebrate. Data hints at regional interest and scheduling.
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