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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 2012
Page
2
Norma Jean Cobb 78 of Oskaloosa Kansas died at her home on April 6 2012. Service is 12 00 PM Wednesday April 11 2012 at Barnett Family Funeral Home in Oskaloosa. Visitation 11 00 AM to 12 00 PM prior to service. Burial at Pleasant View Cemetery in Oskaloosa.
Doris Joan Shelton of Wellsville Kansas dies Friday April 6 2012 at Wellsville Retirement Community Funeral services 1030 AM Tuesday April 10 2012 at Wilsons Funeral Home Wellsville Visitation 6 8 PM Monday at Wilsons Interment Wellsville Cemetery
The Journal-World publishes obituaries for residents or longtime residents of the circulation area and others with survivors there. Information is supplied by a mortuary and photos are welcome. Contact a mortuary or call 785-832-7151 or visit LJWorld.com/obits/policy/ for details and pricing.
Bodyk attributed declines to new law and heavy media coverage with police crackdowns. Mothers Against Drunk Driving praised Kansas for joining 14 states in a first time offender ignition interlock law. Studies show interlocks save lives, though uptake varies. Between July and March, 2991 interlock applications were filed as part of license changes. Senate Bill 453 would treat breath test refusals as a misdemeanor with the same penalty as a positive test.
Sue Towns recalls a kind stranger who noticed her 38 pound weight at age eight and offered help while she moved through foster care after 1957. Now retired Derby teacher Towns, who changed her name from Linda Sue Steele, hopes to find the man or his family to thank him. She has contacted local officials but has little information.
Lawrence leaders report a revenue and mood lift as Kansas University advances in the NCAA Tournament. Local businesses like Jack's Nitch sporting goods sell Final Four shirts amid heightened activity and goodwill. City manager David Corliss notes tax receipts and broader spending improve, while Free State Brewery owner Chuck Magers cites regional pride boosting sales and tourism.
Kansas Athletics and the university benefit from basketball license fees with half of revenue shared to KU. Royalties rose from 770000 in 2003 to 2.2 million in 2008 and remained high, aiding scholarships and programs while alumni engagement grows through watch parties and marketing impact on enrollment.
Board members weigh extending taxes to fund a bond for repairing and expanding schools. Discussions cover ESL programs costs, potential consolidation, and how to handle budget cuts without closing campuses. A decision is expected Monday night, with a bond issue unlikely before November.
Journal-World announces a mailing address change for readers and subscribers. Readers should send address changes to Lawrence Journal-World P.O. Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888. This notice directs updated contact details for subscription and delivery records.
Today's poll asks if the Lawrence school board will vote to close a smaller school to save money. Saturday results show 79 percent Yes, 18 percent No, and 1 percent Not sure. Visit LJWorld.com for more responses and to vote.
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