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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 2012
Page
2
The Journal-World states obituary submissions run as provided by funeral homes or families and offers a contact number 832 7151 for information on running obituaries.
Carol Sue Sorensen's funeral is set for 11 am Monday August 6 2012 at West Haven Baptist Church Tonganoxie with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Hubbel Hill Cemetery.
Tony R. Merz, 62, formerly of Lawrence, died Monday at his home. Services scheduled for Saturday in Austin, Texas. Online memorial at www.austinpeel.com.
Gerald Ross Jerry Shufflebarger, age 70, of Oskaloosa passed away on Tuesday July 31 2012. Services are at 1 PM Saturday at Oskaloosa United Methodist Church. Memorials may be directed to the Barnett Family Funeral Home website.
Bruce W. Dickson III of Lawrence dies at age 64 on Tuesday July 31 2012. He was born March 18 1948 in Kansas City and earned a B S in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the University of Kansas. He was a civil engineer and consultant in communications and is survived by his wife Loretta Beth Poell Dickson two sons Bruce W. Dickson IV and Blake Anthony Dickson and a brother Robert H Dickson. A Memorial Mass will be at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church on August 4 2012 with burial at Highland Park Cemetery later. Memorials may go to the Lawrence Community Shelter. Piper Funeral Home St Marys KS assisting. Online condolences at PiperFuneralHome com.
James K. Jim Ross 67 of Lawrence died Tuesday July 31 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. A 2 p.m. Saturday service at the Ross home 2328 Atchison Ave. He was born May 5 1945 in Vincennes Indiana and survived by his wife Judy and three sons Jeffrey Jason Joshua. a granddaughter Morgan Ross. a brother John Ross. Memorials may be sent to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Oncology Dept in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Suspect ran from a Woodlawn Drive residence and was later seized near Deerfield School. He faces obstruction and attempted theft charges after trying to steal a purse Tuesday morning. Federal records show a 2008 burglary and assault case linked to a prior Brown County drug conviction.
Kansas Wins PAC received over 144000 from Phil Ruffin owner of Wichita and Camptown greyhound parks. The group spent over 122000 on mailings and radio ads for moderates in seven GOP Senate primaries including Pete Burgardt. Backers push gambling law changes while conservatives seek to oust moderates and gain Senate control.
In the newly drawn 3rd Senate District covering parts of Leavenworth and Douglas counties, Brown endorses income tax cuts to boost Kansas families while Tellefson advocates cutting spending and a fixed-income property tax exemption for seniors. Both stress economy and jobs, with district areas including Basehor Tonganoxie Eudora Baldwin City and parts of Lawrence.
Anthony Brown is a 43 year old self employed carpenter and contracted who is married with six children ranging from a high school senior to a third grader. He holds a bachelor’s in secondary education from Emporia State University and has taught for four years before entering carpentry. He was first elected as a state representative in 2004 and emphasizes helping Kansas families become economically on track.
James C. Tellefson, 58, retired Naval officer and former Leavenworth County commissioner, leaves behind two married children. An alumnus of Kansas State University with journalism training and business graduate work, he supported innovation in education and praised teachers while stressing parental involvement. He was affiliated with Unity Center of Leavenworth. He urged preparing children for the future beyond money.
Matt Erickson of the Basehor Sentinel and Shawn Linenberger of the Tonganoxie Mirror contributed to this report, with Erickson reachable at 913-845-2222 for further information.
Douglas County becomes first in Kansas to offer Smart911 for residents enabling optional personal data in dispatch calls. Officials urge registration of name and address, with added details such as medical conditions and photos to aid responders during 911 calls. The county will pay about $18,000 yearly from a 911 fee, with most funds reimbursed.
Water line breaks damaged the next floor up housing workshops classrooms and a photo studio but spared major equipment. Third and fourth floors with artwork were undamaged. The museum may remain closed with decisions on Friday. Memorial Drive area was closed as crews work while irrigation demand and drought strain the system.
Klamm advises conservation while residents manage faucets and leaking toilets to curb water waste. Reporter George Diepenbrock can be reached for further details.
Lawrence Journal World publishes daily from Sixth and New Hampshire in Lawrence Kansas. Subscriptions and billing queries are handled at 832 7199 with hours 6am to 5 30pm weekdays and 6am to 10am weekends. The paper guarantees same day in town redelivery and lists postal and AP membership.
A brief poll item asks if residents will renew license plates online and whether they contributed to a political campaign this year. It notes results: 65% No, 27% Yes, 6% No but plan to contribute, and directs readers to LJWorld.com.
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