Death Notice Nathan Rufus Light Jr Ottawa KS
Nathan Rufus Light Jr 64 of Ottawa died Monday Oct 3 2011 at home Funeral services planned 1 pm Friday at Warren McElwain Mortuary He was born July 2 1947 in Ola Arkansas son of Nathan R Sr and Ruby R Chaney Light He worked at Kmart Distribution Center over 25 years and Johnson County Corrections Department over 12 years in maintenance He survived by his mother four sisters Rebecca Light Slifer Katheryn Light Kurtz Debra Light Proctor and Martha Light Proctor one brother James Light and numerous nieces and nephews The family will greet friends 6 00 to 8 00 pm today Memorials suggested to the American Heart Association care of the mortuary Condolences at warrenmcelwain com.
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Eudora High School
Kmart Distribution Center
Johnson County Corrections Department
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Kathy
Light Kurtz
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American Heart Association
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Mary Agnes McCormick obituary from Kansas family notes
Lawrence resident Mary Agnes McCormick born January 1 1925 in Farry Oklahoma died October 4 2011. She married Horace Elden Mac McCormick in 1943 and lived in Lyons Salina Lawrence Junction City and Hutchinson Kansas. A funeral will be held October 7 2011 in Lawrence with graveside services in Lyons. Memorials suggested to Good Samaritan Fund at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor.
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Christy McCormick
Ethan Miles
Savva Pettengill
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor
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Dewatering project at airport hole overruns expectations
Seven temporary wells surround a water filled hole near the airport drawing concern from Pine and neighbors. The Maple Grove tributary feeds a North Second Street pump station already near capacity, risking flood control during heavy rains. City officials cite permits and bids while the project continues without a clear end date.
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Expert urges action to boost wellness in Kansas cities
Kansas communities must foster environments for exercise and healthy eating, expert says. Travis Rickford warns obesity will rise without change as the CHANGE tool helps towns like Colby and Lawrence adopt policy and built environment improvements to cut chronic disease and improve overall health.
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Kansans debate arts funding after nonprofit status boost
Arts Foundation gained nonprofit status last month likely boosting private donations. Kathy Herzog, vice chair of the Arts Commission, said about 5000 dollars remains and no staff, aiming to fund arts projects. Legislators voiced concern over reduced state and federal funds as the Mid-America Arts Alliance warned many groups could close without operating grants. A new group Kansas Citizens for the Arts urges restoring funding ahead of the next session.
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KU offers seven game mini season plans for basketball
Kansas athletics pivots from mandatory fund membership to mini plans. Three seven game packages run 300 to 400 dollars depending on seats and include Big 12 clashes versus Iowa State Baylor Texas Tech Kansas State Texas A&M Oklahoma State Missouri Texas. About 300 to 400 seats remain with options for season tickets or minis. Alumni outreach targets Douglas and Johnson counties with personalized locker photo mailings.
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Local government and courts updates in Lawrence Kansas
Lawrence City and county officials report activity across government and courts. University of Kansas in Lawrence features in education and consumer affairs notes. Local crime and transportation items are included along with arts and letters to the editor. Obituaries and sports brief items appear in the section.
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KU poll asks about next season tickets and health exchange
Today's poll asks if readers will attend KU men's basketball games next season after ticket rules relaxed. A separate question gauges whether the state or federal government would better run Kansas residents health insurance exchange with 50 percent backing the state, 35 percent for the federal government, and 13 percent not sure.
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