Longtime Lawrence leader Al Hack Jr mourned at 85
The Lawrence community mourns Al Hack Jr who died at 85 after a Parkinsons battle. A longtime volunteer and business figure, he opened The University Shop, served in banking and real estate, and led United Way drives and Warm Hearts. He inspired many with his motto to give back. Memorial set for Plymouth Congregational Church.
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Flowers In Fabric gallery talk at Seattle Hall
Reeze Hanson and Joni Murphy discuss floral quilts in an exhibit titled Flowers In Fabric at Seattle Hall gallery Haskell Indian Nations University 155 Indian Ave The event runs 4 to 6 pm.
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Joni Murphy
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Seattle Hall
Haskell Indian Nations University
Four more vie for Lawrence school board seats
Editor notes four additional candidates filed to run for the Lawrence school board before Tuesday noon. The profiles introduce each contender, with prior filings noted and stories previously published in the Journal-World.
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Fire chief Mark Bradford seeks Lawrence school board seat
Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical Chief Mark Bradford filed Monday to run for one of three at large seats on the Lawrence school board. Bradford, 32 years in public service and former assistant chief, cited budget and governance experience as key assets. Election is April 7 with eight candidates.
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Kansas social worker files for Lawrence school board seat
Bob Byers a longtime Kansas social worker and Lawrence resident and chair of the school district Equity Council filed this week to join seven other candidates. He cites upcoming budget pressures and the need to protect equity gains while facing cuts based on his three decades at the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services and current role in child support enforcement.
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Lawrence accountant seeks school board seats in April election
Thom Hepford of Mize Houser and Co in Lawrence filed as one of eight candidates for three at large Lawrence school board seats. He favors firmer budgeting, curriculum focus, and consolidating athletic field plans to save costs. Hepford notes fiscal caution during tough economic times. his wife teaches art at the Lawrence Virtual School.
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Lawrence Virtual School
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Bonner Springs man charged with four counts of aggravated robbery
A 21 year old Bonner Springs man was booked into Douglas County Jail at 4 02 p m on four counts of aggravated robbery Lawrence Police Department detectives arrested him in the 800 block of South 131st Street in Bonner Springs He is held on a 75000 bond Fire Medical logged alarm system activations a chimney fire a motor vehicle accident with injuries and assist calls with varying times and locations The Journal World notes it does not print every police report or name victims or arrestees unless charged.
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Births Lacy Daly Twins and Coleman Boy Born Wednesday
Will and John Daly of Lawrence welcome twins a boy and a girl Tuesday. Carrick and Amanda Coleman of Lawrence announce the birth of a boy Wednesday.
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Will
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Lawrence
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Amanda Coleman
Journal-World Corrects Policy Contact Details
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to report via phone at (785) 832 7154 or email at news liworld.com.
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Salvation Army director seeks Lawrence school board seat
Michael Riley, children's ministries director for The Salvation Army in Lawrence, filed Tuesday for one of three at large school board seats. A longtime resident since 1982 and father of three Lawrence public school graduates, he aims to bring a diverse viewpoint and conservative voice to deliberations. Eight candidates have filed for the April 7 election.
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Salvation Army
Lawrence
Michael Riley
Lawrence Public Schools
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Memorial services for David Grisafe in Lawrence
David Anthony Grisafe 70 of Lawrence died January 28 2009. Services set for 11 a m Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church with viewing from 10 to 11. Survivors include wife Karen Rae Musheno two daughters Jill Brungard Joy Grisafe Gross son Jay and wife Tara six grandchildren and other relatives. Memorials may go to Kansas State University Center for Basic Cancer Research in care of Warren McElwain Mortuary.
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Baldwin City
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Center For Basic Cancer Research
Kansas State University
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Ethel Josephine Williams Osbourne Funeral Service
Funeral services for Ethel Josephine Williams 97 of Lindsborg will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Clark Gashaw Chapel in Osborne Interment will follow at Sumner Cemetery in Alton She died January 27 2009 at Bethany Home in Lindsborg She was born March 31 1911 in Mitchell County daughter of Jacob and Emma Schultz Cooper A former homemaker she was a member of the United Methodist Church in Alton She married Chester Williams who preceded her in death Survivors include two sons Gordon Williams Lawrence and Carney Williams Lees Summit Mo a daughter Dixie Dickens Topeka five grandchildren four great grandchildren and a great great grandchild The family requests memorials to Bethany Home in Lindsborg in care of Clark Gashaw Mortuary Osborne KS
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Lawrence
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Lee’s Summit
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Topeka
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Graveside service for Donald Wells Woodward 95
Graveside funeral services for Donald Wells Woodward 95 of Belvue and formerly Lawrence will be at Memorial Park Cemetery at 11 a.m. Friday. He died January 26 2009 at St Marys Manor in St Marys. Born June 18 1913 in Clinton he was the son of Carl and Helen Wells Woodward. Memorials to Clinton Historical Society in care of Campanella Evans Mortuary.
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Clinton
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Clinton Historical Society
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