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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 2012
Page
2
Services for 96 year old Ethel M. McKelvey of Lawrence are pending and will be announced by Rumsey Yost Funeral Home. McKelvey died Friday at Brandon Woods at Alvamar Leaving behind family and friends in the community.
Local authorities warn of a new tech support scam in Lawrence aimed at stealing credit card or bank details. Victims may grant remote access. attackers use intimidation. Microsoft advises not to share information and to report calls. If finances are compromised, contact banks to change card numbers and monitor statements.
Federal jurors found Martin Sigillito, a St. Louis area lawyer and religious leader, guilty of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering in a scheme that bilked more than $50 million from over 150 investors. Prosecution described him as the scheme’s “life source,” with funds diverted to a lavish lifestyle and foreign land ventures ending in 2010. Two partners testified. defense urged judgment but offered no counter.
The annual Community Resource Expo offers resources for individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. It runs 4 to 6 pm Wednesday at Free State High School. Free entry. door prizes. Accommodations available on request via Lorna Larson at 832-6050 ext 2467 or llarson@usd497.org.
State Rep. Clay Aurand pushes a Deep Purple map design to redraw Kansas 1st District to include Lawrence and shift parts of Douglas County to the 2nd District. The plan places NBAF near Manhattan in the 2nd and keeps KU and K-State in separate districts, with universities and military sites spread to balance population. Lawmakers discuss a compromise that may preserve E State and NBAF in the 2nd while adjusting rural counties to the 1st and moving Wichita area districts eastward.
Higher education reporter Andy Hyland profiles Frederick Frederickson a Lawrence activist scholar who taught at Balliol College Oxford and Fudan University Shanghai, retired after 25 years at KU, pioneered social equity in public administration, and valued family over institutions.
Teams from 28 colleges and 12 states competed in muddy Clinton Lake event. Cadets endured a 15 kilometer morning march with a 30 pound pack, eight obstacle courses, and a 10 kilometer evening run. Pairs competed in male male, coed, and female female divisions. Bergman and McConnell won last year. Cadets praised intense training six days a week and mentors like Sgt. 1st Class Troy Brin while noting Eagle Scout backgrounds aided performance.
Postal note shows address changes to Lawrence Journal World offices and News Center in Lawrence Kansas with listed phone numbers and P O Box routing for mail updates. It specifies postmaster contact details and change of address procedures for readers in the 609 N H and 645 N H areas.
Weekend survey asks if Lawrence should be in one or two districts with a third option. A separate poll by Kaw Valley Older Women's League asks support for physician assisted death in Kansas with 67 percent yes, 25 percent no, 7 percent not sure.
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