Baldwin City weighs phased MacBook rollout for high schools
Baldwin City school board considers buying 48 MacBook Air laptops for the high school and 24 iMac desktops for the junior school lab to replace aging desktops. The $124,500 package also covers four repair laptops and supports a plan to phase in devices across classes. A new online enrollment system is approved, with training costs totaling about 3,175 dollars upfront and 4,050 annually, while staff training must be completed before the 2017-2018 year. The board debates how to handle a 3.49 percent online transaction fee.
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Kansas lawmaker drafts bathroom birth gender bill
In Topeka Republican Rep. Jonn Whitmer of Wichita says he is drafting a bill requiring transgender public school students to use bathrooms and locker rooms matching their birth gender. The measure, not extending to private schools or higher education, would limit lawsuits and target student privacy amid opposition from LGBT advocates.
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Kansas
Jonn Wnitmer
Wichita
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Tom Witt
Senate confirms three Kansas Cabinet secretaries
The Kansas Senate approved Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's picks Richard Carlson Tim Keck and Joseph Norwood to lead transportation aging and disability services and corrections respectively. Keck and Norwood were confirmed 40-0 with Carlson 32-6 amid Hensley opposition over Carlson's stance on a 10 year transportation program and tax cuts. The Douglas County Commission postponed its meeting to 4 0 pm January 25 at the courthouse.
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Transportation
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Joseph Norwood
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Norwood
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Topeka
Carlson
Kansas
Hensley
Lawence Police Logs Show Multi-Officer Response Pattern
A Lawrence Police Department list covers calls requiring four or more officers from 5:05 a.m. Monday to 5:52 a.m. Tuesday. Entries include domestic battery at 1700, death by own action threat at 2300 Murphy Drive, suspicious activity near East 11th Street, domestic disturbance at Bob Billings Parkway, theft on Town Street, trespassing on Overland Drive, and disturbances on East 23rd Street among others.
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East 11Th Street
Bob Billings
Town Street
Overland Drive
East 23Rd Street
Community events fill Lawrence schedule this week
The datebook lists numerous activities across Lawrence including 18 TODAY events at Rock Chalk Pavilion and public library programs. Highlights include Books and Babies sessions, Teen Zone at the library, a genealogy drop-in, American Legion Bingo, Yoga at Your Library, and INSIGHT Talk with Richard Gwin and Mike Yoder. Also featured are a Farmers Market, a City Commission meeting, a book signing by Harriet Learner, and weekly tango lessons.
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League of Women Voters
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Pam
Watkins Museum of History
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City Hall
Harriet Learner
Vermont
Weekend events and listings at Kansas Union and a few local venues
Submissions requested for weekend listings with a 48 hour lead time. Dancing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in English Room at Kansas Union. Friday includes Career Clinic 1 to 2 p.m. at Lawrence Public Library Health Spot. Bingo night doors open 5:30 p.m. at Eagles Lodge with bingo starting 7 p.m. Art reception for Shan O’Hara 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Landmark National Bank. Tech N9ne with Krizz Kaliko at The Granada 7 p.m. 1020 Massachusetts Street.
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Deaths obituary policy notice
Journal World states obituary policy with contact number for running obituaries and notes they run as submitted by funeral homes or families. It provides the phone line 332-7151 for information and outlines submission timing and source.
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Evan Lee Horr Dies. Service in Oskaloosa
Evan Lee Horr died Sunday January 15 2017. A service is set for 2 PM Wednesday at Barnett Family Funeral Home in Oskaloosa with visitation from 1 to 2 PM prior to the service. Interment at McLouth Cemetery. Website www barnettfamilyfh com provides details.
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Oskaloosa
Visitation
McLouth Cemetery
Amy Lynne Webb obituary from Baldwin City KS
Amy Lynne Webb of Baldwin City Kansas died January 12 2017 at her home She was born June 28 1979 in Lawrence KS to Phillip McClintie and Trina Sparks Jameson She graduated Baldwin High School class of 199x attended University of Phoenix 2012 and worked as a special education teacher for USD 348 in Baldwin City She is survived by her husband Andrew Webb children Braden and Madison Webb mother Tena Jameson stepfather Ron Jameson father Phillip McClintie brothers Justin McClintie and Robert Jameson sister Kris Craven and many relatives A memorial service was held January 21 2016 at Lamb Roberts Funeral Home Contributions may go to the Webb Children Education Fund c/o Lamb Roberts Funeral Home Baldwin City KS 36006 Condolences may be sent to the family via lambroberts.com Obituaries World News Network
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University of Phoenix
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Braden Webb
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Baldwinity
Philip
Susan McClintie
Lawrence
Justin Meclintie
Robert Jameson
Kris Craven
Dam
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Webb
Children Education Fund
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World.com
Jeffrey R. Jacob Memorial Service Pending in Lawrence
Jeffrey R. Jacob 45 of Lawrence died January 17 2017 at home. Rumsey Yost Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Also noted is Ethan Edward Miller born July 13 1989 who died January 10 2017 with a memorial service scheduled January 28 2017 from noon to three at Greatful Gathering Funeral and Cremation Centre.
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Jeff Jacob
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Rumsey-Yost Funeral
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Pearl Ann Henrikson obituary visitation and service
Pearl Ann Peterson Henrikson visitation is set for Saturday January 21 2017 at Calvary Chapel Freewill Baptist Church 26 Oak Ridge Road Buffalo MO with a service to follow at 12 30 View full obituary at montgomeryviets.com.
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Calvary Chapel
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Buffalo
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Obituary for Colonel John Alvin Haas
Services for Colonel John Alvin Haas will be held at 3 p.m. January 18 at Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene. Visitation precedes at 2 p.m. at the church. For the full obituary, visit warrenmcelwain.com.
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Cecile Oralee Jacobs 69 Funeral in Lawrence
Services for Cecile Oralee Jacobs aged 69 of Lawrence are set for 2 pm Saturday January 21 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. She died January 9 in Lawrence. Full obituary at warrenmcelwain.com.
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Lawrence
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