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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 2021
Page
2
The Journal-World obituary policy states obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families. For information on running obituaries call 832-7151.
Barbara Ann Cook Aanonson died October 1 2021 from early onset Alzheimer's disease at Keystone Place North Liberty Iowa. Funeral at Christ the King Lutheran Church Iowa City October 17 at 2 pm with visitation October 16 5 to 8 pm and one hour prior to service. Burial October 18 Wallingford Cemetery at 1 pm. Memorials to Alzheimer’s Association Special Olympics or churches. Livestream via funeral home site. LJWorld.com
Mable Layne Durrant, born May 28 1924 in Reader Arkansas, died October 12 2021 at Pioneer Ridge. She worked as a telegrapher for Union Pacific, lived in multiple states, and settled in Lawrence Kansas. Survived by four children eight grandchildren eleven great grandchildren and many friends. A viewing October 15 and a celebration of life October 16 in Lawrence with graveside at Oak Hill Cemetery. Donations to Visiting Nurses Hospice.
Eva McFarland a0 died June 17 2020 in Lawrence Kansas A memorial service is planned for October 15 2021 at noon at Victory Bible Church 1942 Massachusetts Lawrence Information and a celebration page is available online at Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel dot com
Memorial services for Eleanor Symons will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2021 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrence. Terri L. Webster of San Diego died June 20, 2021 after a day at Disneyland. She is survived by husband Kirk Wiesner and two sons, Jay Wiesner and Alex Webster.
Erin Webster and Courtney Cook mourn the passing of Webster who leaves two granddaughters and is survived by her sisters. She was preceded in death by Bill and Delaverne Webster, her father and mother, and will have a private family memorial.
The Lawrence Humane Society and McCarthy Subaru of Lawrence team up to cut dog adoption fees by $100 for dogs six months and older. The discount runs each Friday through Sunday for three weekends in October with all adoptions including spay or neuter, vaccines, and microchip at no extra cost. Visit lawrencehumane.org to view available dogs.
The county lays out an ARPA funded plan of 23.7 million over two years with 10 percent for emergency purchases under 250 thousand dollars. Health and human service agencies will file emergency funding requests reviewed by the county administrator, with larger items needing Commission approval.
Dole Girod announced Audrey Coleman will head the Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. The hire follows Audrey replacing Erica Terry who left after being appointed in August. Bill Lacy retired after 17 years as director. The institute on KU West Campus hosts political talks and houses Dole family displays.
Kansas education leaders emphasize the Kansans Can program launched in 2017 while acknowledging mixed results from the pandemic. Truancy filings rose from 767 in 2019 to 2,239 in 2021, remote learning surged to 34,104 students, and parent refusals to have students take state exams increased to 1,964. Board member Betty Arnold advocates strengthening individual plans of study to guide career clusters and college readiness, noting districts vary in implementation. DeSoto and Piper are highlighted as gold level districts progressing with IPS adoption.
Community readers are invited to share story ideas with the Journal-World and contact details for city and county government courts schools and university offices are listed for public access.
Wednesday lottery results show Powerball 23 29 47 59 60 with 15 Powerball. Lotto America 9 14 15 34 44 with 8. Lucky for Life 13 16 18 23 33 with 17. Super Kansas Cash 15 17 21 22 27 with 14. Kansas 2 by 2 Red 19 26 White 3 16. Kansas Pick 3 midday 390, evening 387.
The Journal World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors’ attention. Readers are urged to call 832-7154 or email news ljworld.com to report mistakes.
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