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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 2011
Page
2
Don Fambrough 88 of Lawrence died Saturday September 3 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital memorial services are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary. A full obituary appears on page 1B.
In Anthony Kansas the 9 11 memorial park holds World Trade Center steel, a Pentagon stone, and soil from Shanksville. Bricks from Kansas and New York honor Michael Boyle and David Arce as locals recall shared stories of the two New York City fire fighters. Lt James Beltrami and Capt Rich Kirschner return for Sept 10 ceremony, recalling the first dedication in 2004 and annual bow hunter visits.
Anthony Kansas hosts a two day Sept 11 remembrance with a Saturday parade for first responders, a meal in the park, and a Sunday interfaith service. The story recalls Myron Wiechman and Anthony’s aid to New York firefighters including Joe Spor Jr. and Engine 88.
Funeral services for Willie J Thrasher 75 of De Soto will be held at De Soto Baptist Church at 10 am on Wednesday. Burial follows at Eudora Cemetery. He died Friday Sept 2 2011 at his home. The family greets friends Tuesday evening at the church from 6 30 to 8 30.
Funeral rites for William M. Bill Durrell 81 of Lawrence and formerly Topeka will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel Topeka with a graveside at Ozark Memorial Cemetery Branson Missouri He died Thursday Sept 1 2011 He was born Dec 24 1929 in Ames Iowa He married Sharon Harrington in Topeka and is survived by a son Stephen Durrell and former wife Sharon He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Friends may call after 5 p.m. Tuesday and the family will receive them 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home Memorials suggested to Lawrence Humane Society.
The Journal-World publishes obituaries for residents or former longtime residents of the circulation area and for others with survivors there. Information on guidelines and obituary costs is available via mortuary, by calling 832-7154, or online at LAWorld.com/obits/policy/
Local groups announce events honoring the 9/11 victims and a six week Challenge 3000 pledge drive by United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center. Participants pledge volunteer hours and receive victim names. KU hosts a memorial with 3,000 flags, Heroes Day at Memorial Stadium, interfaith program at the Dole Institute, a candlelight Campanile remembrance, and a Lawrence Arts Center memory project.
Westar seeks a new rate increase with the Kansas Corporation Commission as it negotiates cost recoveries from transmission upgrades and environmental work. The 240 day deadline sets a decision by April 2012 with public hearings planned. A $1.2 billion La Cygne plant retrofit is planned with Kansas City Power & Light, awaiting rate recovery review.
City reporter Chad Lawhorn provides his contact number 832-6362 and directs readers to read his Town Talk column at LJWorld.com for more local insights and updates.
City and county government updates briefed with short items on courts and crime. Kansas University and Lawrence schools feature consumer affairs notes. Arts letters to the editor, obituaries, health, transportation, and photo reprints rounded as compact notices.
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