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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 2015
Page
2
The Journal-World states obituary information runs as submitted by funeral homes or families. For running obituaries contact the paper at 832-7151.
Martin Hooper Henry MutT Services for Martin Henry will be held at 2 p.m. Web. Dec. 9, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church. For more information go to warrenmcelwain.com.
Dan Leaper, a disabled volunteer at Kansas University, gains trust by memorizing players' details and handling tasks from bags to towels. He provides a psychological boost, helping newcomers adjust and cheering the team through ups and downs. His role grows over time as he keys into coaching language and remains a lifelong ambassador for disability inclusion.
Doll resigns effective June 30 as Lawrence district considers hiring a search firm to find a replacement. Four firms are requested proposals at an estimated $30,000 cost charged to the general fund. The board will interview prospects if a firm is hired and meets at 7 p.m. at district offices.
Kansas lawmakers and corrections officials confront severe overcrowding as adult inmate numbers near capacity and projections show about 1700 beds short by mid decade. House and Senate discussions include using county jail space, adding beds, trimming sentences for minor crimes, and increasing incentives for rehabilitation.
Dozens of local nonprofits urge volunteer help for holiday programs. Eckan, Penn House, The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Toys for Tots, Just Food, The Villages, Willow Domestic Violence Center, Douglas County Senior Services, Lawrence Meals on Wheels, Family Promise of Lawrence, and Lawrence Community Shelter seek volunteers for gifts, meals, transport, and shelter support. Contact points include Jim Evers at salvationarmy.org and local coordinators for food distribution, snow removal, tax help, companionship, and other services.
Lawrence Journal World prints contact numbers and staff roles including General Manager Scott Stanford Editors Chad Lawhorn and Ed Ciambrone Production and Distribution Director, Classifieds and Subscriptions lines. Provides paper support lines for deliveries billing and address changes and notes AP member status.
Daily lottery quick view lists Powerball numbers 13 27 33 47 68 with 13 as the Powerball, Mega Millions 26 42 47 61 73 with 6 as Mega Ball, Hot Lotto Sizzler 5 25 27 29 30 with 14, Super Kansas Cash 12 16 17 19 31 with 21, Sundays 2by2 Red 11 12 White 3 7, and Kansas Pick 3 67 6.
Quinn Peterson and Beth Reynolds share a girl born Friday in Lawrence. Lance Keltner along with Andrew Beets and Kimberly Beets welcome a boy. Jessica Haremza and Papa Diop celebrate twins a boy and a girl. Abdiqadar Mohamud with Zamzam Salad have a boy. Taeyeup Lee and Sujin Kim greet a girl. Nathan McAleese and Katie McAleese welcome a boy in Lawrence.
KU School of Social Welfare researchers find 18 percent of Douglas County Jail bookings involve serious mental illness and 80 percent of those have no violent conviction. The team compares programs from crisis centers to mental health courts and outlines next steps for a local mental health court. The public meeting at the courthouse 1100 Massachusetts St starts at 6 p.m. and invites resident questions.
In Kansas City AP reports renewed calls for stricter home schooling oversight after a missing boy case, though lawmakers oppose changes. The piece notes two Detroit cases of missing children found in a freezer and an 11 year old Florida girl, with Rob Kunzman citing a pattern of temporary regulatory responses that fade. Kansas House Education Committee Chairman Ron Highland insists existing regulations suffice despite pressures.
The Journal-World explains its policy to correct significant errors and invites readers to report via phone numbers 785 832 7154 or 832 7297 or email addresses news ijworld com or soundoff jworld com for questions.
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