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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2010
Page
4
Betty Ann Norwood 77 of Lawrence died Tuesday May 11 2010 at St Luke's Hospital Kansas City Missouri. She was the wife of Lafayette Norwood with services pending at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Johanne M Kapfer aged 80 of Lawrence died Tuesday May 11 2010 at The Windsor of Lawrence Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Rumsey Yost Funeral Home.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Mona Sutphen discusses Inside Obamas West Wing at the Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive, starting at 4 p.m. In Lawrence the Farmers Market runs 4 to 6 p.m. at 4931 W Sixth St, followed by Best of the West book discussion of Shane at Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont. Library storytime begins at 7 p.m. at the Vermont location.
A Friday schedule outlines openings for superficial by Alison Filley and Character Building Building Character at Lawrence Arts Center both 7 to 9 p.m. Other events include Downtown Farmers Market 7 to 11 a.m. 800 block New Hampshire, Electronic Recycling at Free State High School 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ozzy the therapy dog at Lawrence Public Library 10:30 a.m. Details at lawrenceks.org.
A Sunday schedule lists a 1 to 4 pm Wildflower Plant and Seed Sale at Prairie Park Nature Center Kansas University commencement at 2 30 pm at Memorial Stadium 1th and Maine streets and a Family Storytime at 3 30 pm Readable fragments show event times locations and the campus celebration but lack complete details.
Community calendar note directing readers to LJWorld.com for a full listing of upcoming events. The line confirms an online source without details of individual events.
A 41-year-old Lawrence man reported the theft of a 1998 Ford Expedition valued at $3,000 from the 2500 block of Ousdahl Road between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. A 23-year-old Lawrence man was arrested after attempting to enter a stranger’s vehicle on Massachusetts Street, following earlier vandalism and injury during a struggle in Dillon’s parking lot. He was booked into the Douglas County Jail on aggravated battery criminal damage and criminal trespassing charges.
Luke and Kelly Bell of Lawrence announce a girl born Tuesday. Justin and Kelli Bates of Lawrence announce a boy born Wednesday. William and Rachel Butrum of Perry announce a boy born Wednesday. Lindsey Bierig and Andrew Braden of Lawrence announce a boy born Wednesday. Elizabeth Craft and Jamil Wright of Lawrence announce a boy born Wednesday.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors. Readers are urged to report mistakes by calling 785 832 7154 or emailing news at jworld.com for prompt review.
A three vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Topeka injured two law enforcement officers who were helping pursue a suspect. A van rear ended the police vehicle and struck the officers knocking them down an embankment. Both officers were listed in serious but stable condition.
Lawrence Community Shelter moves to relocate from downtown to a warehouse at 3701 Franklin Park Circle near Douglas County Jail. Three public meetings are planned May 20 June 1 and June 10 from 7 to 8 30 p m at Douglas County Fairgrounds and the new site as officials work with Franklin Business Park on covenants.
Governor Mark Parkinson warned of political backlash over the 2010 session citing the tax increase to 6.3 percent and a 10 year transportation program. He argued the measure preserves state programs, creates financial stability, and frames future budget gaps as manageable while urging restraint from tea party activists. House leaders noted voter anger may extend to lawmakers over taxes and smoking bans as elections loom.
The Kansas State Treasurer announces a record amount of unclaimed property being returned in the current fiscal year. Dennis McKinney says staff have helped dozens at the Lawrence Public Library and across the state, noting about one third of seekers find property. Douglas County estimates hold about 4.4 million across nearly 46 000 properties. Kansans can search at KansasCash.com or call 1-800-432-0386.
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