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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2007
Page
2
Lawrence Datebook lists Elvis Blue Hawaii at 7 p.m. in the library auditorium and a packed schedule of community events. Farmers markets, kid activities, tours, meetings, and a city commission session fill the day with open houses, craft sessions, sleuth society, and a plant of civic life across Lawrence and nearby areas.
The 23 Monday meeting at 8:30 a.m. covers county government while Lawrence Douglass County and Eudora City Council convene at 7:30 p.m. in Eudora City Hall on Seventh Street.
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department offers flu shots at 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 8 p.m. on Mondays, with other weekday hours. Lawrence Public Library hosts Toddler Storytime for 2 year olds, Spanish Storytime, Books & Babies, and all ages Storytime at various times and rooms. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County holds informational meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday at 1525 W Sixth St Suite A.
Police investigate a taxi cab robbery in Lawrence after a 34 year old passenger allegedly stole cash from the driver during a ride starting near North Street and ending near East 24th Street. No arrests made. Other incidents include property damage to trees, fire/medical calls, and a reminder of the paper’s reporting thresholds.
Kimberly Bishop and Khalid ahman welcome a boy in Lawrence on Wednesday. Audrey and David Myers announce a girl born in Ottawa on Thursday.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors upon editors' or readers' notice. Readers are invited to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report a correction for consideration.
Coffeyville Resources said it will buy about 300 homes from residents affected by the refinery spill that dumped 71,000 gallons of crude oil during record flooding in late June. The voluntary program offers homeowners market value based on pre flood levels and will announce qualifying areas next week.
Memorial services for Nelle Brown Lewis 91 of Lawrence will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church. She died July 18 2007 in Brandon Woods Topeka. Born November 7 1915 in Charleston WVa she lived in Topeka and Lawrence. She was a social worker at Stormont Vail and active in civic groups. Survivors include son Warner and wife Pam three grandchildren and nine nieces and nephews. Memorials suggested to Stormont Vail Heart of America Hospice care of Warren McElwain Mortuary. Online condolences at wwwwarrenmcelwain.com subject Lewis.
Mary Elizabeth Wingate Heidrick 82 of Baldwin City dies July 17 2007 in Lawrence. Funeral at 4 p.m. Saturday First United Methodist Church Baldwin City with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Born August 9 1924 in Okmulgee Oklahoma she worked as a secretary for the Co operatives. Survived by daughter Dayna Margaret Heidrick Carleton husband Peter Jesse son Kevin Wingate Heidrick and Charlotte Wingate Heidrick two brothers James and William Wingate and granddaughter Amy Elizabeth Heidrick. Memorials to Parkinson's Disease Foundation via Lamb Roberts Funeral Home.
The Journal World accepts obituaries by phone at (785) 832 7154 or online at www ijworld co obituary submissions.
Harold H Squeaky Hawkins, 89, of Lawrence, died Thursday July 19 2007 at Baldwin Health Care Center. Services are pending with Rumsey Yost Funeral Home.
Robert L. Keefe Sr. 76 of Lawrence died Wednesday July 18 2007 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral services and arrangements will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary.
A new state program announced by Attorney General Paul Morrison aims to stamp out domestic violence through awareness and education. The domestic violence unit will train officers, assist prosecutors, and strengthen domestic abuse laws, with additional online resources and training opportunities for law enforcement agencies.
The Barton Solvents plant in Valley Center plans to rebuild at the same site if regulators approve after a Tuesday explosion forced residents from their homes. President David Casten said outdoor tanks were destroyed and 235,000 to 240,000 gallons of chemicals were released. No employees were hurt, and the firm will reimburse affected residents for expenses while tanks replacement and site remediation proceed. The blast was blamed on static electricity during tank filling, with the U.S. Chemical Safety Board sending a team to assess root causes.
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