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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2008
Page
6
Memorial services for Arv Doc Carson, 59, of Lawrence are pending and will be announced by Warren McEuin Mortuary. Carson died Friday February 15, 2008 at his home.
The Journal World lists obituary criteria for residents and former locals with survivors in the circulation area. Information should come from a mortuary and photos are welcome. contact details and online resources are provided for guidelines.
Takacs Quartet with Joyce Yang performs at 2 p.m. in Lied Center, $34. KU Horn Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. in Swarthout Recital Hall with free admission. Douglas County Commission meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center. Lecompton Council convenes at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Ecumenical Ministries hosts a talk by Pat Kehde, co-owner of Raven, at noon. Sleuth Society hosts a 3:30 p.m. program for ages 7–12 at the Lawrence Public Library with registration. Jonathan Earle discusses John Brown’s Raid at 7 p.m. A Mendelssohn and Rosenzweig lecture by Bruce Rosenstock at 7:30 p.m. at Hall Center. DuPont retirees luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at King's Buffet. Dole Institute hosts multiple lectures and study groups, including topics on gender race religion and Benjamin Elijah Mays. Farmers Market Local Meat Tuesdays run 5–7 p.m. at Local Burger. Civil Air Patrol meets 7–9:30 p.m. at Kansas National Guard Armory. The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley plays at Lied Center at 7 p.m., $24 adults $12 children. Lawrence Memorial Hospital board meets at 9 a.m. in the LMH auditorium. University Forum continues with a program on The Glob-…
The Historic Resources Commission meets at City Hall at 7 p.m. A lecture on DNA and race by Troy Duster follows, with a book signing at 7:30 p.m. at Dole Institute. University Band and Symphonic Band perform at 7:30 p.m. in Lied Center, with admission 7 dollars for adults and five for students and seniors. Quartet Accords performs at Swarthout Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Capote Film Series shows The Grass Harp at 7 p.m. in the Lawrence Public Library auditorium.
Saturday event for 8 to 12 year olds runs 2:30 to 3:30 PM at 707 Vt. Registration requested. Visiting Artist Series features Laura Talbott on violin at 7:30 PM in Swarthout Recital Hall. Free admission. Datebook items submission details provided.
This week Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department offers flu shots on weekdays at 200 Maine with varied morning and afternoon hours. Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts informational meeting at 1525 W Sixth St. The Lawrence Public Library lists multiple Storytime sessions for all ages, toddlers, babies, and bilingual groups at 707 Vt.
Lawrence police reported no calls Saturday. Fire and Medical logged several Friday events including a road vehicle fire at 1015 W. 23rd St and gasoline fire at 2330 Iowa, plus alarms at 4800 Brandon Woods Terrace and distress calls at 1301 Spruce St and 1096 E 2000 Road. Birth announcements list Becky Lutz with Reggie Mayo for a girl and Joshua and Rachel Anderson for a boy.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors’ attention. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld.com with any corrections.
Douglas County Community Foundation gave $400000 in grants to 77 nonprofit organizations during the previous year amid mortgage foreclosures. The foundation projects more funding this year and plans a nutrition and fitness health initiative with Kansas Health Foundation, plus a 50 percent match for endowed funds in 2008.
Greensburg Kansas revives Main Street with the first rebuilt structure a Care-N-Share thrift store and food pantry. The 5,000 square foot building funded by $52,000 in insurance and about $350,000 in donated labor brings groceries to about 20 families monthly and marks a community turning point after the tornado. Volunteers from 20 companies and 100 workers aided the project alongside Kiowa County Ministerial Alliance churches.
A Saturday dawn crash on westbound I 70 near Kansas autos killed Kenneth Schoenwald 46 and his son Jace 13 and daughter Jamaica 18, injuring Janelle 46 and twins Avery and Alyssa 15. the van struck by a tow vehicle and then an eastbound semi. The cause is under investigation.
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