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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 2010
Page
4
Lawrence datebook lists Mardi Gras parade at noon starting near Aimee's Coffee House and a day packed with events across the city. KU and community orgs host talks, concerts, and classes from the Dole Institute to Murphy Hall, with leading figures such as Wilma Goldstein and Ira Glass contributing to lectures, film, and performances.
On Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. the Lawrence Public Library hosts a Spanish and English storytime for age 1. At 7 p.m. Reza Aslan discusses How to Win a Cosmic War at the Dole Institute of Politics located at 2350 Petefish Drive. A performance of Rake's Progress follows at 7:30 p.m.
James Allen, 40, of Ozankie, remained in fair condition at Stormont Vail Regional Health Center after a Friday night crash on Ferguson Road near the Perry Lake bridge in Jefferson County. Troopers have not yet determined a cause for the vehicle entering an oncoming lane, which killed Katherine Olmsted, 42, of Ozawkie. The crash occurred about 5:35 p.m. Friday.
Nathan and Haley Oehlert of Eudora welcomed a girl on Monday. Matt and Ali Baker of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Monday.
The newspaper states its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors, inviting readers to call the provided phone number or email to report mistakes.
Lawmakers studying the Legislature budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 note operating expenditures rose from 11.9 million in 2002 to 16.9 million in 2009, a 41 percent jump. The new request is 17.8 million versus a 16.1 million state recommendation, with redistricting costs driving much of the rise. The Legislative Research Department has grown 42 percent from 2.4 million to 3.3 million as staff consider vacancies, unpaid leave, and temp reductions.
Nancy Carr Carter 60 of Lawrence dies February 13 2010 at home A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a m Thursday at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church Lawrence with Rev John Schmeidler officiating She attended Bishop Miege High School Fontbonne College KU UMKC and Penn Valley and earned a Doctor of Chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic College In Paonia Colorado she started a practice and served on the town council and KVNF board before moving to Lawrence in 2002 She worked at Pinnacle Career Institute from 2002 to 2008 and was a member of St John the Evangelist She is survived by son Piper Carter wife Laura six sisters a brother her parents a sister in law and two grandchildren Memorials are suggested to Save the Children of Douglas County Visiting Nurses and Hospice Care.
Richard Lee Holcom 88 of Miami Oklahoma died Friday February 12 2010 at his home. Services held at First Presbyterian Church in Miami at 2 p.m. with Dr Helen Hutchison officiating burial in GAR Cemetery. He was born December 24 1921 in Girard Kansas son of Albert and Lottie Holcom. A lifelong outdoorsman he loved golf hunted and ran a fishing crew in Oklahoma Texas and South Dakota. WWII veteran 1943 1945 awarded Purple Heart Bronze Star he also worked for South Dakota Game Fish and Parks and US Fish and Wildlife Service. Survivors include wife Katherine Chambers Holcom daughter Sally Ann Reimer and husband Ronnie son David and wife Karen grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents a sister Alberta and a baby son Richard. Cooper Althouse Funeral Home in Miami is in charge of arrangements.
Habitat for Humanity invites people with journalism photography video or web skills to join the Lawrence Habitat Communications Committee. Email Brandy Entsminger at bentsminger gmail com for details. The periodical newsletter press releases radio spots and web site work are part of the role. Assist with updating the website and spreading Habitat’s message.
Kansas University announces Murry Sidlin as the second of three finalists for dean of the School of Music at KU. Sidlin has led the Catholic University of America and previously served as resident conductor of the Oregon Symphony and as a professor and director of conducting studies at the University of Minnesota. A public forum with staff and students is set for 3 p.m. Friday in Murphy Hall. The first finalist is Wade Weast of the University of South Florida, and the final selection is due later this week.
Sharon Louise Chaney 64 of Lawrence died Sunday February 14 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital A service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home burial at Memorial Park Cemetery She was born October 7 1945 in Welch Oklahoma to Roy N and Rosa C Williams Chaney She moved to Lawrence in childhood and attended Lawrence High School class of 1963 She was a seamstress and enjoyed sewing crafts and reading She married Chester M Whitebread Jr in June 1964 they divorced in 1970 Surviving are four sons Darrell and Christine Shawnee Shawn and Tina Whitebread Independence Chad and Megan Whitebread Eudora Scott and Andrea Whitebread Grandview a daughter Cheri Torneden and Jeff Weaverville NC six brothers Marvin James Donald Roy Richard and John all of Lawrence 14 friends may call 2 to 8 p m today with the family receiving friends 6 to 8 p m Memorials to the Sharon L Chaney Memorial Fund care of Rumsey Yost Funeral Home 601 Ind Lawrence KS 66044 or to a charity of the family's choice.
Edmund Richard Kissinger 59 of Kansas City Kan died February 13 2010 at Kansas City Hospice House. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial Mount Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters two sisters and six nieces and nephews. Memorials suggested to church or Kansas City Hospice House. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Porter Funeral Home.
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