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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 2013
Page
4
Readers are asked to name veterans in their lives on Massachusetts Street and share thoughts at LJWorld.com. The prompt invites local participants to reflect on veterans’ contributions and memories within the community.
The remarks recount military service across World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and later conflicts. Individuals note relatives in the Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard, and civil affairs, referencing battles, ships, deployments, and a current Afghan posting. The collection highlights family ties to service spanning multiple decades and theaters.
A Lawrence area notices column lists multiple marriages from ages 21 to 63, pairing residents of Lawrence and nearby towns with partners from diverse ages and nearby communities. Separations include six divorce filings, naming spouses with ages and current towns. Bankruptcy entries cite three individuals and couples with street addresses in Lawrence and nearby cities.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported no births on Sunday. The brief item notes the quiet day at the regional facility with no delivery activity recorded.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors and provides contact details for reporting. Readers may call 785 832 7154 or email news jworld com to report corrections and seek amendments.
Midland Care seeks volunteers for its PACE Center assisting with companionship and activities. special skills like art music or pet therapy are helpful. Contact Luz McIver at 785 232 2044 or smciver midlandcc org. Douglas County Aids Project invites volunteers for its 21st Annual Red Ribbon Art Auction Fundraiser on Nov 16 with doors at 6 p.m. and live auction at 7 30 p.m. sign up at www signupgenius com.
The U S Department of Agriculture offers incentives to rural Kansas to boost energy efficiency. The Topeka Capital Journal reports the program funding and projected impact for farms and communities.
Rural Energy for America Program is awarding about 394000 dollars in grants for 38 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Kansas. Projects in 21 other states also receive funds. Eight Kansas projects are for businesses while the rest go to agricultural operations. Most grants fund replacing inefficient equipment or systems including diesel to electric or natural gas transitions and upgrades to doors windows and heating.
Gala attendees heard an update on the building named for U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, a Kansas native and World War II veteran. Lacy praised Dole as frail yet mentally sharp at 90, and Cole’s closing message was read aloud. 24 KU ROTC veterans saluted as music began and couples danced, including 1958 KU ROTC alumnus Claude Kean who joined the floor.
Education leaders report plans to review KPI figures with Tompkins as tours of public universities wrapped up. Senate President Susan Wagle and Speaker Merrick said the legislative position on higher education funding is unclear after last session cut $34.3 million over two years, with regents tying the reductions to tuition increases.
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