City calendar highlights free rides and community events
Lawrence Datebook lists a free ridership day on the T transit system from 6 am to 8 pm, a Red Cross Blood Drive at First Christian Church with appointments prioritized, and multiple library programs including Music of Indial at the Lawrence Public Library. Also featured are the Summer Sack Lunch Series, Brown Bag Concert, Farmers Market hours, and theater showings such as Almost Maine and Moulin Rouge with CASA fundraiser events.
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Kentucky
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Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence Farmers Market
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N.H
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Decasa.org
Maine
Murphy Hall
Naismith Drive
Sunday Family Storytime at ERWOrSrER Public Library
Public notices list Sunday events including a 2:30 p.m. storytime at ERWOrSrER Public Library and a 5 p.m. reading of Almost Maine. Submissions for Datebook or Meetings and Gatherings calendars are requested by specific deadlines and contact methods, with online listings also available.
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Datebook
Lawrence
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Journal-World
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Law Enforcement Report Notes Limited Details
Area law enforcement agencies reported no incidents Wednesday night. The Journal-World does not print all police reports and generally reports burglaries only if losses reach 1000 dollars or more unless unusual circumstances arise. Names are withheld to protect victims and arrestees until charged.
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Family announces births and birthdays across Kansas towns
Greta and Tyson Funk of Valley Falls welcome a girl on Wednesday. Ashelyn Frost of Eudora is also noted with a girl born on Wednesday. David and Amber Anderson of Lawrence announce a boy born on Wednesday.
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Greta and
Tyson Funk
Valley Falls
Ashelyn Frost
Eudora
David and
Amber Anderson
Lawrence
Corrections Policy Reminder From The Journal World
The Journal World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors’ attention in this space. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report errors.
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County historical society earns state tax credits for museum program
Douglas County Historical Society receives up to 10000 in state tax credits to attract donors for the Watkins Community Museum of History at 1047 Mass. The Kansas Historical Society says Watkins shares 200000 in credits among seven sites and society operations. Donors get 50 percent in credits with a 1000 minimum, up to 2500 per year.
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Watkins Community Museum of History
Mass
Kansas State Historical Society
Watkins
Douglas Counity Historical Society
Railroad Heritage Inc
Topeka
Kshs.org
Death of Infant Meuffels in Lawrence Hospital
Ryan Alan Meuffels infant died Saturday July 11 2009 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Jeremy R Meuffels and Renae Sharp of Lawrence with siblings Jacob Eda and Madison Meuffels. Grandparents include Randall Deana Sharp Basehior Robert Meuffels and Cynthia Helms preceded him. Condolences through warrenmicelwain.com subject Meuffels.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Jeremy R. Meuffels
Renae Sharp
Lawrence
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Eda Meuffels
Madison Meuffels
California
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Deana Sharp
Basehior
Robert Meuffels
Cynthia Helms
Warrenmicelwain.com
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Patricia Morris obituary in Lawrence Kansas church service
Patricia Ann Morris of Meriden died Tuesday July 14 2009 at age 61. Funeral services will be held Friday at Heritage Baptist Church Lawrence with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery Perry. She worked 15 years at Blue Cross Bio Shield and was a Sunday school teacher. Survived by husband David Lee Morris a son Jeffrey Wayne Morris two daughters Wendy Sue Morris and several great grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the church building fund.
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Lawrence
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Perry
Morris
Chanute
Christopher Arlington
Vera Lucille Mason Patton
Blue Cross Bio Shield
David Lee Morris
Iola
Jeffrey Wayne Morris
Belynda Sue Mortis
Lawrence Funeral Chapel
Sixth St
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Lightning disrupts city traffic signals and beacons
After a weekend of storms, city traffic engineer David Woosley reports widespread malfunctions affecting school zone beacons and a Sixth Street pedestrian signal. Beacons flashed at wrong times causing slowdowns while crews reset equipment. no circuits or wiring replacements were needed. Transport blog note included.
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Sixth
Michigan
Woosley
Funeral services announced for Evelyn Frances Musick
Evelyn Frances Musick, 91, of Lawrence, died Wednesday July 15 2009 at Baldwin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Baldwin City. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
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Evelyn Frances Musick
Lawrence
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home
Funeral services for Royal Lattin in Smith Center
Royal Lattin 94 of Smith Center dies July 15 2009 at Smith County Long Term Care. Funeral at 10:30 a.m. Friday Simmons Rentschler Mortuary Smith Center with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Lisa Frost Wakeneey son Jon Lawrence sister Elaine Carpenter Mesa four grandchildren. Memorials to Smith County Memorial Hospital First Presbyterian Church or High Plains Mental Health.
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Royal Lattin
Simmons-Rentschler
Fairview
Mr. Lattin
Smith County
Roy
Celia Lattin
Lisa Frost
Wakceney
Jon
Lawrence
Elaine Carpenter
Mesa
Ariz
Lorraine
Smith County Memorial Hospital
First Presbyterian Church of
Obituary guidelines from The Journal World policy
The Journal-World outlines obituary rules for residents or former locals with survivors in circulation. Information should be supplied by a mortuary. Photos are welcome. Contact the mortuary, or call (785) 832-7154, or visit LiWorld.com/obituaries for details and guidelines.
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City hits impasse on police fire contracts
City negotiators stall on terms for police and fire contracts as July 28 arbitration deadline nears. Wages and merit pay remain key issues while general city staff see smaller 2010 raises amid reduced cost of living adjustments. City Manager's budget trims merit raise growth to 1 percent after 2 percent in 2009.
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Police and Fire
General City
David Corliss
KU Hospital Named to 2009 Best Hospitals List
KU Hospital in Kansas City Kansas earned a spot on the 2009 U S News and World Report Best Hospitals list as the region s sole recipient. The heart and heart surgery program ranked 39th and remained a three year honoree along with strong performances in kidney and ear nose and throat services.
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Kansas University Hospital
U.S. News and World Report
KU Hospital
Bob Page
Kansas City
Kan
Praeger to Visit Farmers Market Again in Lawrence
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger returns to Lawrence for a second summer stop at the Lawrence Farmers Market to promote local buying healthy eating and disease prevention. She will arrive at 8 a.m. to urge diet and exercise as key public health measures.
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Kansas Insurance
Sandy Praeger
Lawrence
Praeger
Elghih
Lawrence Foundation grants $100000 to East Heights Center
The Lawrence Schools Foundation awarded East Heights Early Childhood and Family Center $100000 for a readiness program aiding at risk four year olds in Lawrence. The foundation has funded the program since 1996, totaling over $1 million, supported by individuals and private foundations including the Ethel and Raymond Rice Foundation. The center offers a full day school based curriculum at no cost to qualifying families.
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Lawrence Schools Foundation
East Heights Early Childhood and Family Center
Lawrence
Susan Esau
Foundation
Ethel and Raymond Rice
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