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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2017
Page
2
Information about running obituaries is available by calling 832 7151 Obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families of the deceased This notice outlines submission policy and contact details for obituary pages in the Journal World.
Carol Edgelow Howe died April 30 in Lawrence Kansas at 93. Born July 14 1923 in Springfield Massachusetts she studied at MacDuffie School Bishop Strachan School and Wellesley College class of 1945. Survived by siblings children and grandchildren, with services May 19 at St Columba Church Boothbay Harbor Maine.
Lecompton marks being named one of Kansas five best small towns under 5 000 by Kansas magazine with a community party today from 4 to 6 PM at Rowena Park. City Clerk Lynley Sanford says the event honors voters, offers hot dogs and ice cream, a bounce house, and fire department truck displays. In Eudora, Shadow Ridge subdivision gains activity as Roger Johnson builds 27 more single family homes, signaling growth and appeal for residents from Lawrence.
Baldwin State Bank in Baldwin City traces its 125 year history to 1892 founders James Murray J E Hair W L Martin W W Jenkins and J C Barton. The bank at High and Eighth hosts 5 to 7 p m open house with Carl and Brian Butell leading the current board. A Chamber of Commerce event continues with a 5 30 p m ribbon cutting for Baldwin City Fitness at 814 High Street.
The Eudora Parks and Recreation Department hosts a family fun night beginning at 7 p.m. on May 12 at Laws Field 1428 Elm St. The event features food information booths and games until 8 30 p.m. followed by a free movie at 9 p.m. Local columnist Elwyn Jones notes the LJWorld.com feature.
Governor Brownback signed laws boosting penalties for non-drug felonies against on duty police and for known officers, while requiring some interrogations to be videotaped. The bill passed the House 115-9 and Senate 38-0 as Kansas Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day approached.
The Kansas memorial ceremony marked 277 fallen officers with examples like Det. Brad D. Lancaster age 39 and Capt. Robert D. Melton age 46 honored alongside Master Deputy Brandon Collins age 44. Gov Brownback signed the Law Enforcement Protection Act strengthening penalties for crimes against officers.
Republican leaders in both chambers push a tax package first to limit spending talks while Democrats and moderates press the school finance issue after the Kansas Supreme Court threatened to close public schools. Leaders insist tax action must come before education funding, as a two-year omnibus budget omits education. The House aims to advance a school finance bill adding about 450 million over two years, with votes contingent on tax agreement.
A weekend schedule lists free plant sales at Bridge Haven and Sunrise Site, a teen bus pass giveaway at Lawrence Public Library, a Free State High School plant sale, a Spring Parade of Homes walking tour, a Great Books discussion at the library, an Americana Music jam, and a Mental Wellness panel. Also features a VFW dinner and Sunday asthma screenings in front of the Douglas County Courthouse.
The notice instructs to send address changes to Lawrence Journal-World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 and marks the periodicals post age paid at Lawrence Kan. It lists memberships in the Alliance for Audited Media and The Associated Press.
Wednesday's Hot Lotto numbers 12 28 35 39 45 with a 2, Thursday's Lucky for Life 5 22 29 33 45 with a 2, Super Kansas Cash 5 11 23 28 30 with a 21, Friday's Kansas 2by2 Red 27 White 1 20, Friday's Kansas Pick 3 Midday 340.
The CS Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported no births on Friday, according to the latest daily count from the facility.
Thursday's Journal-World notes misstatement in city manager budget proposal. It says most staff cuts are to vacant positions except the city auditor. Also, library mill levy was misreported and should be held flat. Readers may contact editors with corrections.
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