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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 2012
Page
2
Norman Wyatt Brammell aged 80 died April 13 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
Norma Joan Heaberlin 78 of Eudora died at home Friday April 13 2012. Memorial services are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent at www.warrenmcelwain.com.
The Journal-World obituary policy outlines eligibility for residents or former longtime residents with survivors in the circulation area. It notes mortuary-supplied information, optional photos, and contact options including a phone number and online policy page for more details and costs.
The United Way shifts to a new funding model increasing support for early childhood programs in Douglas County. Success by 6 Coalition gains about 138000 more than 2011, enabling grants and coaching for more centers. Some safety net groups see cuts, while Just Food gains 60000, and concerns remain about unmet community needs.
The United Way Board of Directors announced funding designations for numerous agencies. Highlights include Arc of Douglas County 12402 and Salvation Army 5377, with several groups showing increases such as Big Brothers Big Sisters 55155 and Housing and Credit Counseling 10418, while many others show declines from prior totals.
Democratic lawmakers blasted Republicans over state court closures and furloughs that halt pay for 1,500 workers as budget talks failed to fund the judiciary. They cited lost services, from protective orders to marriage licenses, while Gov Brownback and GOP leaders faced criticism for a stalled budget.
Emergency officials warn residents to seek sturdy shelter with walls and few windows as a powerful storm system advances from the West. Forecasters say ingredients for tornado formation are in place across Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and possibly Iowa, Missouri, Texas and Illinois with Sunday’s system tracking toward Wisconsin and Arkansas. Local warnings emphasize having a plan and kit and knowing shelter locations.
Lawrence High seniors and parents discuss harms of underage drinking. Authorities warn of consequences from alcohol poisoning to sexual assaults and dangerous accidents. Community education specialist notes emergency room cases and social hosting penalties. reporter contact provided.
Today's poll asks if Kansas should allow physician assisted death by own action. It also surveys Friday's poll on breaks in an eight hour day with results: every four hours 43 percent, every two hours 13 percent, don’t work 11 percent, every three hours 10 percent, I don’t eat at work 10 percent, other 6 percent, every hour 3 percent.
Classified advertising contacts include Susan Cantrell, vice president of sales and marketing, and phone numbers for in-town redelivery. If you did not receive your paper, call before 10 a.m. for same-day redelivery. The World Company operates from Sixth and New Hampshire in Lawrence with daily publication and a customer service line.
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