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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 2009
Page
3
Lawrence events include a Weekday Farmers' Market from 4 to 6 pm at 10th and Vermont, Skillbuilders Surviving and Thriving with Donna Flory at the Lawrence Public Library from 10 am to 1:45 pm, a Spirit movie matinee at 4 pm, and a Family Storytime at 7 pm at 707 Vermont. For details call 843-3833.
Timothy Hallinan signs Breathing Water at Raven Bookstore at 7 p m. Nigel Potts plays organ at Grace Episcopal Cathedral. Lawrence ArtWalk 2009 showcases previews at Wink Eyeware with an opening reception. John Geery paintings at The Bourgagi s Pig. Kansas City Renaissance Festival runs weekends at 628 N 126th St Bonner Springs near I-70. Labor Day festival also at the same site.
Saturday Lawrence Farmers Market runs 7 to 11 am at Eighth and New Hampshire with stalls at N 126th St Bonner Springs. Deadline for Datebook submissions is by mail to Datebook P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email. Meetings and gatherings calendar also lists ongoing group events with submission by noon Wednesday. Full listings available at luworld.com slash events.
A 67-year-old Lenexa woman was transported to Stormont Vail Regional Health Center after a one car crash on the turnpike near mile marker 197. The driver escaped injury while the passenger received treatment and was released the same day.
Greg and Jeni Nadornik of Lawrence welcome a son born Wednesday. The new arrival joins a family planning for the child's care and future.
The Journal-World notes its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors. Readers are invited to report errors by calling 785 832 7154 or emailing news ljworld com.
Janice Thomas of Sedalia married Gary Byrd after high school. Byrd was killed in Vietnam on October 13 1967. Thomas kept her promise to care for Byrd and his parents Ina and Lowell Byrd for decades, becoming a second daughter and granddaughter in law. She helped them transition to care facilities and stayed close with both families through multiple generations.
Eudora High students led by Madeline Dickerson and Cecilia Lehmann press for a district wide ban on smoking on all property. They will distribute anti smoking items at the Friday football game and seek approval from the school board on Sept. 10 with support from a $1,250 Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition grant.
Kansas University announces a 16 member committee to lead a national search for the next provost and executive vice chancellor at the Lawrence campus. The panel, chaired by Mabel Rice, includes deans, professors, staff, and students and will vet candidates before presenting a copilot group to Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little. No search timeline is set.
Dozens gathered at South Park on Wednesday to demand health care reform organized by MoveOn.org. The candlelight vigil honored Sen Ted Kennedy and highlighted stories of families delaying care or facing bankruptcy due to medical bills.
Bruce William Smith 60 of Lawrence died August 26 2009 in Lawrence He served in Vietnam and retired He attended Kansas City Kansas Community College and Melodyland School of Theology He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church and the Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice Services include wife Christine and several family members Funeral set for September 15 at Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence
Policy detailing obituary eligibility for residents and long-time residents within the circulation area, survivor requirements, and information sources. It notes mortuary-supplied content, photo submissions, and contact options including phone number and website for obituaries guidance.
De Soto Days Festival reaches its 45th year at De Soto Riverfest Park 33630 W 79th St on Thursday through Saturday. Riverfest Park’s design suits festivals and adds food and vendors plus entertainment for three nights headlined by Liver Pool the Beatles tribute band on Saturday. The festival keeps its traditional format with food booths rides and parades with a Saturday children’s parade at 9 45 a.m. and main parade at 10 a.m. The De Soto Art Council swaps its fall art show for an art walk with artists booths 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Festival schedule lists wristband nights from 6 to 10 pm with food booths and karaoke. Crow Canyon and The Secrets perform Friday and Liverpool plays Saturday night. Saturday features a car show, Kids Parade, balloon art, a historic market dedication, live music at Kaw Prairie Church and Riverfest Park, and a 5K 10K run benefiting De Soto Youth Ministries with online and late registration plus pancake breakfast. Explorer editor Elwyn Jones contact listed.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will no longer test every patient with flu symptoms. It will focus on hospitalized patients and a limited number of clinics and hospitals that report weekly flu-like visit counts, plus a random sampling program to monitor spread this fall and winter.
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