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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2018
Page
12
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Janet Sue Petieo, 7, of Lawrence died March 2, 2008, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Arkansas City, Kansas. obituary appears in local notices.
A service for Kenneth C Pine is planned at FUMC on Wednesday March 1 with a visit starting at 10 20 percent prior to the service. Full obituary appears in Sunday paper.
The National Association of Counties named Douglas County for its actions to reduce the jail population with mental illness. County officials highlighted the behavioral health court pretrial release pilot and counseling programs, as well as the law enforcement response team. The designation supports a ballot measure for a $84 million jail expansion and a $16 million behavioral health campus, with officials planning further details at a Friday meeting.
Lawrence public library hosts Senior Sessions Race and the Decorative in 20th century African art at 11 am. Storytime at Lawrence Public Library. multi event calendar includes book club Connections 11 am to 1 pm and other local programs. Catholic church hosts jewelry and rosary sale weekend. art auction reception Friday evening.
The Douglas County Sheriff Office offers 80 minute jail tours and presentations to residents about a spring referendum authorizing a half cent tax to fund a 66 million jail expansion and behavioral health campus. Tours run Saturdays at 9 am and 1 pm through April 28, with registration details and deadlines announced by Sgt Kristen Channel. County road work will close sections of County Route 458 and nearby roads for culvert replacement, with traffic reduced to single lanes until completion in six to eight weeks and the project expected to finish in June.
Lawrence Parks and Recreation and local partners host Chalk the Loop a two hour chalk event inviting residents to color a continuous loop path. The activity runs 2 pm to 4 pm at seven locations with a rain date of noon to 3 pm March 16. more details on the Chalk the Loop Facebook page.
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