Kansas aims to secure more stimulus funding and grants
State leaders from Kansas say they can attract additional funds beyond the $1.8 billion coming from the federal stimulus package. Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson and budget director Duane Goossen highlight competitive grants as a major opportunity, following talks in Washington with Vice President Biden. Biden urged pursuing jobs, spending, accountability, and transparency in stimulus use.
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Lawrence Datebook highlights campus events and civic notices
A compact calendar of Lawrence area happenings includes a panel discussion Climate Change at the Poles at Spencer Museum of Art and a gallery talk on Gordon Parks both on KU campus. Also listed are a Red Cross blood drive at First Christian Church, homelessness forum at Plymouth Church, Big Tent reading at Raven Bookstore, and various performances, lectures, and community classes with dates, locations, and contact numbers.
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Long-term Care Financing Solutions and Obama First 100 Days
Tuesday events include Long-term Care Financing Solutions from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Dr and Obama’s First 100 Days with Sam Feist CNN director of political programming noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Resource Center of Stauffer Flint Hall. Sponsored by the Dole Institute of Politics. Datebook submissions accepted by mail or email.
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On the Record: law enforcement report notes
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical logged no fire calls on Wednesday. The Journal-World omits complete police reports and typically cites burglaries only when losses reach $1,000 or more unless unusual. Victims are protected by name. arrestees named only after charging. assaults reported only if major injuries occur. holdups and robberies noted as separate items.
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Journal-World
Starkweather and Schwartz Families Welcome Babies in Lawrence
James and Morgan Starkweather announce a daughter born Wednesday in Lawrence. Jennifer and Matthew Schwartz report a son born in Lawrence. Bethany Rachel and Omar Ramirez welcome a son born in Lawrence.
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Lawrence
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Journal-World invites tips on corrections and contact info
The Journal World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors. Readers are urged to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report mistakes.
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Roth Robert Eugene death notice and services in Kansas
Funeral services for Robert Eugene Roth 76 of Lawrence will be at Grace Community Church Great Bend at 2 p.m. Monday. He died March 25 2009 in Lawrence Presbyterian Manor born May 3 1932 in Great Bend son of Eugene Henry and Augusta Kellam Roth longtime Larned resident KU graduate 1954 Air Force officer 1954 1957 then owner president of Roth Equipment Co retired 1990 became mother house administrator for Dominican Sisters in Great Bend retired 2008 married Rosalee Osborne 1954 in Wichita survived by son Richard Alan Roth daughter Elizabeth Best husband Mike five grandchildren and other relatives. Memorials suggested to CKMC Heartland Cancer Center Golden Belt Community Foundation Grace Community Church or Santa Fe Trail Center via Beckwith Mortuary. Online condolences at checkwithmortuary.com
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Memorial services set for Marjorie Goldsberry
Marjorie Goldsberry 94 of Lawrence died March 22 2009 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor Burial planned in Highland Cemetery Hamilton Missouri She was born July 9 1914 in Marion Indiana to Edwin and Lula Jones She was a homemaker lifelong Methodist minister husband Marvel H Goldsberry preceded her in death Survived by four daughters Ann Brown Judith Mitchell Janet Marquis Kathryn Lemon eight grandchildren 13 great grandchildren Memorials to Heart of America Hospice or Lawrence Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund care of Warren McElwain Mortuary
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Mike” Goldsberry
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Centropolis woman Zolla Flory funeral services set
Funeral services for Zolla Lorene Wray Flory 95 Centropolis will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Old German Baptist Brethren Church Centropolis Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery Centropolis She died Monday March 23 2009 at Heart to Heart Home Pomona Born September 23 1913 near Centropolis daughter of Joe and Edna Crist Wray Married Leonard Flory April 9 1939 He survives in Centropolis Also surviving are son Kelvin Centropolis daughter Aleeta Metzger and husband Dale North Manchester Ind four grandchildren Megan Flory Kimberly Beasley Aaron and Chad Metzger Preceded in death by her parents and sister Delta Ikenberry Friends may meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home Ottawa
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Combest Services for Barbara Joann Combest
Barbara Joann Combest 68 of Lawrence died March 24 2009 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital She was born July 18 1940 in Strong City to Neil Montgomery and Lenora Hase Hamilton She worked in the cafeteria at Naismith Hall Survivors include two daughters Cathy Ingle Dee Sanderson a son Steven Ingle two brothers Roger and Ronnie Hamilton a sister Carolyn Barrett eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren Friends may call today noon to 9 pm at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home with a 6 to 8 pm gathering Memorials to American Cancer Society and St Jude linked via the funeral home site rumsey yost com
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Obituary Guidelines From Journal World Policy Note
The obituary policy states information should be supplied by a mortuary and welcomes photos with obituaries. For details on accepted content and other guidelines, contact your mortuary, call Journal World at 785 832 7154, or visit LJWorld.com obituaries.
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Seven candidates discuss goals at Lawrence school board forum
Seven candidates for three Lawrence school board seats debated at a Voter Education Coalition forum. They highlighted aims like academic achievement, broad knowledge, teacher quality, elementary facilities, local economic development, and maintaining high education standards. The April 7 election was noted.
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Voter Education Coalition
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Kansas University
Michael Riley
Children’s Ministry
Salvation Army
Kansas
Hartley
Bradford
Lawrence police probe alleged indecent liberties case
Lawrence police investigate a report that a 47 year old man touched a 14 year old Ottawa girl at a North Lawrence home around 2 am on March 15. The victim and suspect are known to each other and the case is treated as aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The mother reported the crime to police.
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