Elmer A. McConnell Wellsville Native Dies at 81
Elmer Alvin McConnell age 81 of Wellsville KS died September 24 2011 at Wellsville Retirement Center. Funeral 10 AM September 28 at Wilsons Wellsville with visitation September 27 6 7:30 PM. Interment Wellsville Cemetery. Memorials to Wellsville United Methodist Church in care of Wilsons. He served in Korean War and owned McConnell Machinery in Ottawa with family. Survived by wife Doris daughters Debbie Dee Dee Caren, sister Eileene, eight grandchildren four great grandchildren and four nieces.
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Wellsville
Wilson’s
Wellsville United Methodist Church
Gilbert Elmer
Maribell Theodora
Roger) McConnell
WHS
Elmer
United States Army
Doris Anderson
First United Methodist Church of
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McConnell Machinery
Debbie
Terry Moyer
Dee Dee
Pete Erlacher
Caren
Charlene McConnell
Shawnee
Eileene Finch
Lenexa
Raymond
Stand Out In A Crowded Job Market With Results Focus
Career coaches Lyne Tomlinson and Ray urge job seekers to go beyond listing duties. Emphasize measurable achievements, quantify outcomes, and tailor resumes to show how you fit a company’s plans. Be proactive, seek internal contacts, and aim to secure interviews with decisive detail. Joel Wagler credits targeted advice for pursuing new opportunities after 25 years in customer service.
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Tumlinson
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Hutchinson
Wagler
Memorial services for Jeffrey R. Roberts in Kansas
Jeffrey R. Roberts, 34, of Overland Park, dies September 21, 2011 in Tonganoxie. A memorial service is at 7 p.m. today at Quisenberry Funeral Home in Tonganoxie with interment at 2 p.m. Friday in Halstead Cemetery, Halstead. He is survived by Herbert and Velda Roberts.
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Jeffrey R. Roberts
Overland Park
Quisenberry Funeral Home
Tonganoxie
Halstead Cemetery
Halstead
Mr. Roberts
Herbert and
Velda Roberts
Henry Ehart Jr. Memorial Service in Jarbalo
Memorial services for Henry Blackie Ehart Jr. of McLouth will be held 10 am Saturday at Jarbalo United Methodist Church with burial in Fall Creek Cemetery, Jarbalo. He died Saturday September 24 2011 at his home. Friends may visit Friday 6 to 8 pm at the church.
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Henry “Blackie” Ehart Jr
McLouth
Jarbalo United Methodist Church
Jarbalo
Fall Creek Cemetery
Ehart
Obituary policy guidelines and contact options
Information on obituary acceptance and guidelines, including costs, is available through your mortuary or by calling the Journal-World at 785 832 7154. Online details are at LJWorld com obits policy.
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Library book sale opens October 6 in Lawrence
The Friends of the Lawrence Public Library hold a large annual book sale October 6 to 11 at Seventh and Kentucky streets featuring over 100,000 books plus music, games and movies. Most hardcovers are $1.50 and paperbacks 75 cents with proceeds funding library programs. remaining items are free October 15–16.
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Wichita State President Don Beggs to resign
Wichita State University president Don Beggs announced plans to resign once a successor is appointed by the Kansas Board of Regents. Beggs, 70, has led the university since January 1999 and will step down by next summer after a successor is found.
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Wichita State
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Caring advocate Chapin to receive 2011 Caring Award
Chapin, an elder care advocate in Kansas, emphasizes focusing on seniors strengths and goals to maintain independence. She mentors students to help clients find their voice, writes and researches, and will be honored October 23 by Kansas Advocates for Better Care for her impact on policy and practice.
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Kansas Advocates For Better Care
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Watkins Home
Stand By Me benefit honors Chapin with Caring Award
STAND BY ME Kansas Advocates for Better Care hosts its third annual Stand By Me benefit on Oct 23 at Spring Hill Suites by Marriott One Riverfront Plaza from 2 to 5 pm with dancing auctions and food by Mace li's. Rosemary Chapin of Kansas University earns 2011 Caring Award for long term care advocacy. Reservations by Oct 17. call 842-3088 or email info kabc.org.
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Reed services for Polly Reed in Lawrence
A celebration of life for Pauline Polly Rankin Reed 88 of Lawrence is set for 11 a.m. Monday Oct 17 at Plymouth Congregational Church with private burial at Pioneer Cemetery on the KU campus. She died Sept 22 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Born Jan 14 1923 in Lawrence she was a occupational therapist and active in Plymouth Church PEO Tri Delta DAR KU clubs and many craft groups. She married Dr James Sidney Reed June 22 1952 who died in 1997. Survivors include son Ralph Reed daughter Jane Wilson three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorials suggested to KU Endowment Association or International Peace Scholarship Fund. Online condolences available at warrenmcelwain com.
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Polly” Rankin Reed
Lawrence
Plymouth Congregational Church
Pioneer Cemetery
Kansas University
Reed
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Paul C
Nita Constant Rankin
Wisconsin
Kansas City
Plymouth Women
P.E.O
Tri Delta Sorority
Ventura Club
DAR
University Women’s Club
Thailand
South Vietnam
Nepal
Ethiopia
Kuwait
Charles Rankin
Bruce Leffingwell
Ralph P. Reed
Dorothy Lawrence
Jane Reed Wilson
Joseph
Philadelphia
Glenn
Eddie
Tara
Chelsey
Alek
Lenissa
Bob Scribner
Paul Rankin
David Leffingwell
Jennie Ironwing
Kansas University Endowment Association
Warren-McElwain Mortuary
W. 13Th St
International Peace Scholarship Fund
P.E.O. International
Warrenmcelwain. Com
Funeral services for Mildred Rood in Lawrence Kansas
Mildred Martha Rood 90 of Lawrence died September 26 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday at ary in Lawrence with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. She was born September 29 1920 in Berlin Oklahoma. Survivors include two daughters Judy Palmquist and Kathy Pine. two sons Jim Rood and Stan Rood. eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Memorials to Multiple Sclerosis Society Eastern Kansas Chapter sent in care of the mortuary Warren-McElwain.
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Mildred Martha Rood
Warren-McElwain Mortuary
Lawrence
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Berlin
Okla
Roslin
Mattie Seetin Skinner
Rood
Ralph Bert Rood
Jim Rood
Terry
Stan Rood
Patti
Tonganoxie
Health reporter Karrey Britt contact and blog reach
Health writer Karrey Britt can be reached at 832 7190 with health coverage notes. Follow her blog WellCommons.com and her updates on Twitter at WellCommons.
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Karrey Britt
WellCommons.com
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WellCommons
Schools reporter contact details for Mark Fagan
Schools reporter Mark Fagan can be reached at 832 7188 and is on Twitter at Twitter.com/MarkFaganLJW for updates.
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Twitter
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Lawrence Journal-World staff contacts and publication details
The Lawrence Journal-World lists editors and contact emails for news, community, editorial, and sections. It notes subscription numbers and hours, delivery redelivery guarantees, and mailing address for post changes. It also identifies offices at 609 N.H. and 645 N.H. in Lawrence Kansas.
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Monday's Kansas 2by2 Pick 3 Result
Kansas lottery draw results show Red 12 and 18, White 6 and 10 for Monday. No additional context or dates provided.
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Readers weigh in on recruiters contact and social media checks
Today's poll asks if respondents have ever been contacted by a recruiter for a job with Yes and No options. A follow up poll on Monday questions whether employers should evaluate an applicant's social media, showing 51 percent No, 43 percent Yes, and 5 percent Not sure.
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