Lawrence Datebook highlights community events and talks
A busy schedule of local forums and author visits at venues across Lawrence. Judy Ancel discusses legalization effects on the economy at Ecumenical Christian Ministries. Bryce Benedict and Edwina Crowe Jones headline talks at Lawrence Public Library and Haskell Indian Nations University. Community groups host safety, grants, markets, and a Twitter fundraiser for the Humane Society.
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Judy Ancel
Institute of Labor Studies
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Ecumenical Christian Ministries
Dread Ave
Lawrence Public Library
Douglas County Community Foundation
Elizabeth Schultz
Gary Squires
Douglas County
Jo Shino
Mass
Lawrence Humane Society
Douglas County Historical Society
Territorial Capital
Lane Museum
Woodson Ave
Lecompton
David Fedele
Swarthout
Murphy Hall
KU Police Investigate Campus Robbery After 10 45 PM Attack
Kansas University police review a Friday night robbery on campus after a man was struck from behind in a parking lot east of Danforth Chapel around 10 45 p m and $80 was stolen from his shirt pocket. No suspect description available. In a separate incident, a Harley motorcycle crash on County Road 1 south of Tonganoxie left Jeremy L Harris and Amy L Harris seriously hurt.
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Kansas University
Danforth Chapel
Kansas University Hospital
Tonganoxie
Jeremy L
Amy L Harris
Harrises
Smiths and Lavins Welcome Two Daughters on Tuesday
Patricia and Justin Smith of Lawrence celebrate the birth of a daughter on Tuesday. Timothy and Paula Lavin, along with Rance and Laura Erwin of Ottawa announce the arrival of a girl Tuesday. Danielle Green and Kent Lee of Eudora also announce a daughter born Tuesday.
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Patricia
Justin Smith
Lawrence
Timothy
Paula Lavin
Rance
Laura Erwin
Ottawa
Danielle Green
Kent Lee
Eudora
Journal-World invites error corrections with contact details
The publication states a policy to correct significant errors and provides a phone number and email for readers to report issues. It urges readers to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to reach editors. The note emphasizes accountability and accessibility for corrections.
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Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Douglas County weighs food policy council and startup funds
Douglas County commissioners meet to consider forming a food policy council with representatives from agriculture health and business sectors including social service ties and university affiliates. A $10 000 startup budget is proposed to cover conference travel and educational events amid plans for a county web site and grant writing.
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Douglas County
Nancy Kellman
Kansas
Emily Jackson
Des Moines
Iowa
Mass
GaDuGi Center Forms Two New Chrysalis Project Groups
The GaDuGi SafeCenter launches The Chrysalis Project with two support groups for survivors. My Savvy Self targets women for activities and discussions, meeting Thursdays Sept 10 to Oct 1 at the United Way Building. First Saturdays offers writing and reflection sessions starting Oct 3 and continuing monthly through January.
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GaDuGi SafeCenter
Chrysalis
United Way
Ridge Court
Chrysalis Project
Memorial service for Annetta Kay Day in Dallas
Annetta Kay Day 67 of Dallas died August 26 2009 after a long illness. A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence with private burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. She was born August 16 1942 in Kingman daughter of David and Cora Cowan. A teacher and counselor she earned degrees from Sam Houston State University. She founded Kings Crossing Academy and later served as a Sigma Chi house director. Survived by daughter Kimberly Quade and husband Charles Dallas mother and a brother Austin Cowan Lawrence, three grandchildren Cicely Sydney and Brady.
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Annetta Kay Day
Dallas
First Presbyterian Church
Clinton Parkway
Memorial Park Cemetery
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
Texas
Brubaker Services Set For Las Vegas Man
Graveside services for Adrian D. Brubaker, 75, Las Vegas, will be at hl a.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery. A reception follows at American Legion Post 14, 3408 W. Sixth St. Brubaker died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, in Las Vegas. Memorials may be made to Ellis National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago, IL 60614-2256.
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Adrian D. Brubaker
Las Vegas
Oak Hill Cemetery
American Legion
Sixth St
Brubaker
Ellis National Foundation
N. Lakeview Ave
Chicago
Memorial service for Derald Shultz in De Soto
Derald Rabbit Shultz 61 of De Soto died Sunday Sept 6 2009. A memorial service will be held at 7 30 p m Friday at Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel De Soto with calling from 6 p m. He was born March 12 1948 in Lawrence. He served in Vietnam and worked in construction then as concrete supervisor for Miles Excavating Basehor. Survivors include wife Wendy son Eric Riverside Mo daughter Amy Shultz Atlanta three sisters Pat Terry Peggy Likins Deanna Frackowiak and a brother Jack plus one grandson. Memorials may be sent to the Shultz family care of the chapel.
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de Soto
Derald
Shultz
Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel
Mr. Shultz
Lawrence
Eldean and
Jeannie Shultz
de Soto High School
Miles
Basehor
Wendy
Eric
Riverside
Amy Shultz
Atlanta
Pat Terry
Ottawa
Ill
Peggy Likins
Osawatomie
Deanna Frackowiak
Paola
Jack
P.O. Box
Obituary Guidelines for The Journal-World Readers
The Journal-World lists obituary guidelines for residents and former locals with survivors in the circulation area. Information should come from a mortuary, with photos welcomed. for more details call (785) 832-7154 or visit LIWorld.com/obituaries.
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Journal-World
Liworld.com
St Patrick’s Day parade seeks beneficiaries in Douglas County
Area organizations serving children may apply to become a beneficiary of next year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade. Deadline is October 2 at 5 pm. Applications available online at lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com or by phone, email, or select pickup locations. Past beneficiaries include Boys and Girls Club, Lawrence Memorial Hospital pediatric wing, and HealthCare Access among others. The 23rd annual parade, set for March 17, features a benefit auction on February 27 plus a 5K, motorcycle run, darts, trivia, and queen pageant. the event has raised over $500,000 for local charities.
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Douglas County
Lawrences T
23Rd St
Cottin's Hardware and Rental
Mass
KLWN
the Lazer
Sixth St
Boys and Girls Club
Ballard Center
Ryan Gray Playground
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
THRIL
Douglas County Infant/Toddler Coordinating Council
Ceawn Casting Club
Lawrence Youth
the Shelter Inc
HealthCare Access
Shalala to receive 2009 Dole Leadership Prize
Donna Shalala former HHS secretary under Bill Clinton will receive the 2009 Dole Leadership Prize for public service leadership. She will be interviewed by Bill Lacy at 7 30 p m Sept 28 at the Lied Center and a Q A session will follow. Tickets are free with a $5 online fee.
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Donna Shalala
Health and Human Services
Bill Clinton
Dole
Bill Lacy
Dole Institute of Politics
Lied Center
Lacy
Shalala
University of Miami
Bob Dole
George W. Bush
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
New York
Rudolph Giuliani
Howard Baker
George McGovern
Lech Walesa
U.S
John Lewis
George H. Bush
Lied.ku
New members join KU Hospital board
KU Hospital Authority Board welcomed two new faces at its Tuesday meeting. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little attended her first official session, asking for more information on issues. CBIZ MHI executive Scott Slabotsky joined as a nonvoting member, awaiting Kansas Senate confirmation. Tammy Peterman cited patient satisfaction high marks, with overall rates in the 93rd percentile among national hospitals. Modern Healthcare lists KU as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare for 2009, with precise rankings due in October alongside Hays Medical Center and Neosho Memorial Regional Health Center.
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Kansas University Hospital Authority Board
Bernadette Gray-Little
Scott M. Slabotsky
Cbiz Mhi
Kansas
Mark Parkinson
Tom Murphy
Sprint
Colorado
Kansas Senate
Slabotsky
Tammy Peterman
KU Hospital
Modern Healthcare
Hays Medical Center
Neosho Memorial Regional Health Center
Chanute
Kansas officials warn of swine flu and prep tips
Kansas officials urged residents to stock three to five days of supplies and stay home if ill as swine flu cases spread across 53 of 105 counties. Gov. Parkinson and health leaders advised planning for school closures, vaccination hoped by mid October, and simple steps like frequent hand washing to curb spread. Public health officials estimate up to 40 percent of Kansans could be affected over two years.
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Tereka
Kansas
Mark Parkinson
Parkinson
Ted Bunting
State Adjutant General
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Jason Eberhart- Phillips
Eberhart-Phillips
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