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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 2013
Page
2
The Journal-World obituary policy states obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families. For information about running obituaries call 832-7151.
Dean Rains, 69, of Tonganoxie Kansas, died Monday August 5 2013 at his home. A private graveside service was held August 7 in Hubbel Hill Cemetery in Tonganoxie.
Marjorie Kimball Derby 95 retired postal clerk died August 3 2013. Memorial service August 10 at Bartlett Arboretum Depot Belle Plaine burial at Mathewson Cemetery Piedmont OK. Survived by sons Steve Philip and Alan, grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Willa and in laws. Memorials to Derby Public Library Humane Society and Heartland Home Health and Hospice.
Mathew John Willkomm 84 of Perry Kansas died August 5 2013 at Pioneer Ridge Care in Lawrence He served in WWII US Navy 1943 1946 and was Perry mayor 1989 2005 He retired as head mechanic at USD 343 Bus Barn Mass burial August 10 at Church in Perry Visitation August 9 at Barnett Family Funeral Home Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery Memorials to St Theresa's Church
Altenbernd, a longtime Lawrence resident, recalls the burning and fallout of the raid as the city prepares a commemorative year. The celebration includes a Lawrence City Band concert and program at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 at South Park, with local history notes and Civil War letters highlighted.
Douglas County continues to face the private road dilemma after 1998 policy. Commission seeks joint access plans for a 1998 road linking East 1250 Road to a landlocked parcel, while officials question how many such roads exist and could spark disputes. A 10-year, 3.2 million Motorola deal also eyed for the county’s new emergency radio system.
Kansas University partners TranSystems to retrofit a campus parking lot with porous cement that absorbs rainwater into basins supporting a 100-year flood. A rain garden, added trees, and cooler paving aim to reduce heat and runoff while cutting long term costs. Funding totals about 1.0 million dollars from KU and state grants, with outcomes to be evaluated over time.
Health officials say about $6,000 in Medi care claims are pending and should be paid once revalidated. The department emphasizes immunizations and family planning as major services, with 80 patients daily and 52 percent uninsured, billing $373,986 in 2012 and receiving $231,344. Project LIVELY aids seniors and disabled to stay independent.
The notice lists contact for delivery issues at 832-7199 and directs address changes to Lawrence Journal-World, P.O. Box 888 Lawrence Kansas. It states periodicals postage paid at Lawrence and notes AB Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press membership.
Financial brief shows 30-year Treasury at -0.04 yielding 3.69 percent while grains fall modestly. Corn at Chicago down one cent to 4.58 a bushel, soybeans off 1.5 cents to 11.66, wheat at KC Chicago down 3 cents to 6.99. Oil slides 0.93 dollars to 104.37, silver down 1.5 cents to 19.51, platinum up 10.50 to 1,438.30. Continuous market moves reflect cautious trades across asset classes.
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