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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2015
Page
4
A survey asks readers if government offices may hold Bible studies for employees. Quotes from Chuck Sack and Bailey Slater reflect diverse views on church and state separation, with many supporting or opposing such meetings. The piece invites readers to respond at LJWorld.com.
The Journal World states corrections are issued for significant errors brought to editors. It invites readers to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report mistakes.
The German School of Northeast Kansas continues taking applications for its Saturday morning program in Lawrence now in its fifth year. Native German instructors lead an immersive program for children starting at age four, emphasizing conversation and practical use in varied contexts.
The program focuses on auditory learning for young children with activities like stories pantomimes and animal talk. It includes German culture through holidays Saint Nikolaus and May Day. Classes run Saturdays 9 30 to 11 am at Bishop Seabury Academy with registration open.
Kevin Riemann will take over as executive director of the Kansas National Education Association on Jan 1, 2016, replacing Claudette Johns who retires after 25 years with the group and since 2009 in the top post. Riemann, current associate executive director, has prior roles as UniServ director and organizational development director. He holds a history degree from Fort Hays State University and an Ed Administration degree from Kansas University, and taught social studies at Lansing High School.
The Kansas Turnpike Authority reported record summer traffic on the Wichita freeway, rising over 6 percent to an all time high. Toll collections topped 33 million dollars, up from 30 million last year, with Labor Day weekend traffic 8.5 percent higher than 2014 and July the peak at 3.5 million vehicles. Authority chief Steve Hewitt cited lower fuel prices as a major factor on the 236 mile highway opened 59 years ago.
Heavy rainfall drenched Lawrence with about 1.51 inches by Thursday midnight, according to National Weather Service forecaster Matt Wolters. The moisture came from a Gulf air mass colliding with a cold front, triggering storms before clearing by night. Weekend forecasts call for dry, pleasant fall weather with sunny days and highs near 70.
Sarah Heider of Richmond Virginia and Paul Smyth of Atascadero California announce their engagement. She is a 2006 Free State High School and 2010 KU marketing graduate now with Altria in Richmond. He is a 2005 Atascadero High School and 2009 KU graduate, a Kansas Jayhawks baseball alumnus and professional player. The couple to wed October 24 2015 at the Oread in Lawrence Kansas. Rock Chalk.
Brenna Aileene Bench and Nicholas Samuel are engaged, both linked to Houston and The Source for Women. Brenna, a Houston Baptist University senior, plans to graduate next May and has Kansas ties through grandparents Judy Bench Henderson and the late Glenn Henderson of Lawrence and Yvonne O'Dea and the late Thomas O'Dea of Ottawa. Nicholas is a 2015 HBU graduate. They plan a January wedding and a home in Sugar Land, Texas, if the Lord wills.
Laura Mercedes Jonas Armstrong and Henry Joseph Reiske wed on June 20 2015 at 80 Acres in Leavenworth Kansas. The ceremony included a reception dinner and dance. The couple, both Prescott College alumni, reside in Homer Alaska.
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