Lawrence Datebook for Douglas County Fair and Events
Douglas County Fair schedule with 4-H entries and judging at the fair grounds 2110 Harper St from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Blood drive at Lawrence Public Library 707 Vt 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Drawing for Twilight saga sets. Walking School Bus training 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the library. Basquiat film at the library 202 Vt. Rent School Edition at Summer Youth Theatre 7:30 p.m. at Lawrence Arts Center 940 NH. Farmers Market opens 7 a.m. at Eighth and New Hampshire. 4-H Horse Show 9 a.m. at the fair grounds. Downtown Block Party for Sangbar’s 20th anniversary 5 p.m. at 17 E Eighth St.
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Weekday Farmers Market and Douglas County Fair Schedule
Tuesday market runs 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Loth and Vermont streets. Douglas County Fair features a 7 p.m. food sale in Building 21 and a dairy show in the judging arena at grounds 2110 Harper St. Full fair schedule available online at dgcoun.
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Douglas County Fair and Youth Theatre Schedule Summary
At the Douglas County Fair grounds community building the Open Horse Show starts at 9 a.m. The fair also lists TyFair Youth Theatre 09 at 2 p.m. Family Storytime begins at 2 p.m. at Lawrence Public Library located at 707 Vermont.
Douglas County Fair Opens With Blue Orleans Concert
Douglas County Fair opens at 7 p m with a musical performance by Blue Orleans at the Douglas County 4 H Fairgrounds 2110 Harper Street Full fair schedule available at the site
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Douglas County Fair adds antique tractor pull and square dance
The Douglas County A H Fairgrounds hosts a six to six Thursday schedule with an antique tractor pull in the Rodeo Arena and a square dance exhibition plus a Sellout musical performance in the blacktop area. Full fair details and submission options for Datebook and Meetings calendars are listed online and by mail.
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Two People Injured In All-ter Rain Vehicle Crash In Douglas County
An all-ter rain vehicle crash in central Douglas County injured two people Thursday evening. An air ambulance was dispatched to the area near North 680 Road and East 1050 Road to transport one person with a possible head injury, while the second was to be taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The Journal-World notes it does not print all police report details and protects victims' identities.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Shucks, Morgans and Wagons a Thursday birth list near Lawrence
Michael and Diane Shuck of Baldwin City announce a son born Thursday. Curtis and Erin Morgan of Lawrence announce a son born Thursday. Michael Daugomah and Natasha Wagoner of Lawrence announce a daughter born Thursday.
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Diane Shuck
Baldwin City
Curtis
Erin Morgan
Lawrence
Michael Daugomah
Natasha Wagoner
Journal-World points readers to report errors to editors
The Journal-World invites readers to call or email to flag significant errors. It specifies contact details including the phone number 785 832 7154 and an email address to reach the newsroom.
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Kansas Chamber Honor Roll lists broad Republican support
The Kansas Chamber announced a 2009 Pro-Business Honor Roll with 24 of 31 Senate Republicans and 59 of 77 House Republicans, praising votes over 80 percent on budgets, taxes, energy, and regulation, while noting no Democrats on the list and omitting certain leaders. Shadow the cat found in a bong gets new home after adoption at Lincoln shelter. the case prompts animal-cruelty plea and broad adoption interest.
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Australia
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Recovery Act seen aiding Kansas programs and jobs
The stimulus is praised for funding public schools, health care for low income residents, higher education, roads, and unemployment relief. U S Rep Dennis Moore supported the $787 billion act, while Deputy Treasury Secretary Neal Wolin touted projects like Woodland Hills Estate in Osawatomie and weatherization funds for nearly 6,000 homes, underscoring federal aid’s role in Kansas recovery and housing.
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Woodland Hills
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Build America
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Kansas University
School of Pharmacy
Copperhead Bites Retired Professor. Intensive Care
Retired professor bitten by a copperhead in Douglas County is in intensive care after a venomous bite. Experts say copperheads are common in wooded hillsides and bite mainly in defensive situations. Immediate treatment is essential to prevent severe tissue damage or hemorrhage.
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Henrichs
Marty Birrell
Prairie Park Nature Center
Birrell
Snakebite cases at LMH rise over years
LMH treated three snake bites this year, compared with 10 in 2008 and five in 2007. A hospital spokeswoman noted the year to date figures and a spokesman Domer commented on recovery. Crime and safety reporter contact details follow.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Mumics
Death notice for Herbert Mackenzie of Garden City
Funeral services for Herbert Herb MacKenzie 62 Garden City at Garland Funeral Home with burial at Valley View Cemetery He died July 28 2009 in Garden City Born November 27 1946 in Chicago son of William D and Evelyn B Grote MacKenzie Navy Vietnam veteran Attended Emporia State University Worked in mining Blythe CA and Garden City Ill and IOWW later truck driver Survivor include companion Nancy Nance and sister Elizabeth MacKenzie Memorials to American Cancer Research care of Garland Funeral Home Garden City KS Online condolences available
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Herbert “Herb” MacKenzie
Garland Funeral Home
Valley View
MacKenzie
St. Catherine Hospital
Chicago
William D
Evelyn B. Grote MacKenzie
Lawrence High School
U.S. Navy
Emporia State University
Blythe
Calif
Lawrence
IOWW
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Nancy Nance
Elizabetl MacKenzie
American Cancer Research
Seventh St
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Journal-World obituary policy and submission guidelines
The Journal World outlines obituary policy for residents and former longtime residents within its circulation area. Submissions should come from a mortuary, with contact options including phone, website, and online obituary forms for processing.
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Agriculture officials push USDA role in climate policy reform
Kansas acting agriculture secretary Svaty urged federal climate policy oversight by USDA rather than EPA, arguing the agency’s dual regulatory and promotional duties better serve farmers. The Kansas Wheat Growers conference noted possible nationwide greenhouse gas limits and clean-energy mandates affecting farmers. President Penner said many farmers view climate talks as contrived but still plan to influence legislation.
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USDA
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Kansas
Svaty
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Kansas Wheat Commission
Paul Penner
KAWG
Hillsboro
Wanda Jean Woodhead dies after long cancer battle in Baldwin City KS
Wanda Jean Woodhead 72 of Baldwin City Kansas quietly died July 28 2009 at home. Born July 10 1937 in Alamogordo New Mexico she grew up in El Paso Texas and married Robert E Woodhead January 18 1958 in El Paso. She and Bob ran Woodhead Real Estate in Baldwin City after retiring from the USAF and supported Baker University Union 1979 1984. She attended First United Methodist Church Baldwin City enjoyed bridge travels and cherished family including eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial August 3 at First United Methodist Church Baldwin City with burial later. Memorials to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Center through Lamb Roberts Funeral Home.
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el Paso
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Bob
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Baker University Union
First United Methodist Church
Monday
Walt Disney World
Gay Lynn
Gg) Gremmel
Alan
Benton, KS
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Carolyn
Lawrence
Dee Clack
Kc, MO
Don Clack
Matthew Stein
Stein
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home
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