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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 2017
Page
10
Journal-World states obituary submissions run as provided by funeral homes or families. For information about running obituaries contact the paper at 832-7151.
Emil William Heck Jr. age 96 of Lawrence died Saturday May 27, 2017 at Presbyterian Manor. Arrangements are announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Further details are available at rumsey-yost.com.
Memorial Day ceremonies at Oak Hill Cemetery mark today’s schedule. City offices and the Lawrence library close, transit halts, parking remains free downtown. The Outdoor Aquatic Center opens 1 to 8 pm. Numerous programs across venues include sessions at the library, a state senator talk, Readers Theater, and community meetings at Dole Institute and Douglas County Court House.
Submit your events by email to date book at least 48 hours prior. The calendar lists dog walk at South Park Recreation Center, Red Dog Run at Lawrence High School, toddler storytimes at Lawrence Public Library, Scrabble at Senior Resource Center, Clausewitz and Jo mini at Dole Institute, Teen Zone Cafe at the Library, Cottin's Hardware Farmers Market outdoor hours, zoning appeals at Lawrence City Hall, and other readings and clubs across Lawrence venues.
Kansas legislators face a mid summer deadline to renew security upgrades at state hospitals and mental institutions to keep a four year exemption for concealed weapons. The Senate plans a bill to keep guns out of hospitals and nursing homes while gun rights groups push flexibility. Supporters warn against broad restrictions that could affect campuses and public buildings.
The Douglas County sheriff conducts a public auction of foreclosed property at 10 a.m. each Thursday in the jury assembly room. Bids are open to anyone, including former owners. No new foreclosures reported in Douglas County.
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