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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2010
Page
2
Nina L Smith 66 of Eudora died Monday December 13 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Services are pending at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home Crematory This obituary item notes the death and funeral house handling without details of services.
Deborah Lou Melton 61, of Gardner, formerly Debbie Taul, died December 8 2010 at Olathe Medical Center after a brief colon cancer struggle. Born August 3 1949 in Colby Kansas to Wallace J Melton and Beverly Hills Melton she was known as Mama D to those she cared for. She is survived by daughters Kelly Taul Wylie Taul and Baylee Teagarden son-in-law Scott Teagarden and grandson Wesley Joe. A memorial service will be held December 18 at Ives Chapel Church in Baldwin. Donations may be made to The Susan Cohan Kasdas Colon Cancer Foundation.
City commissioners approved island annexation north of the Lecompton interchange for an industrial zone where a Berry Plastics warehouse site is planned. Neighbors opposed. lawyer Ron Schneider argued the move premature and distant from city services. The vote was 4-0 in Amyx's absence.
At a town open house for a $39 million Westar smart meter project residents from Deerfield discussed tracking energy use to cut waste. Some expressed enthusiasm linking costs to peak hours, while others worried about pricing changes and privacy.
Leaders in Kansas navigate proposed constitutional amendments requiring a two thirds margin in both chambers or a simple state law change with governor signature. Republicans hold a stronger 92-33 House majority next session, while federal reform lawsuits loom as Attorney General elect Schmidt pledges action. Rep Ward defends a broad insurance requirement to curb premiums, and Cathy Harding notes ongoing law adjustments as conditions change.
The National Endowment for the Humanities awards Denise Low 29400 to build an online resource of ledger notebooks with Cheyenne drawings from seven men in a Dodge City jail. KU Spencer Art Museum receives 6000 to preserve 9000 fragile Spooner Collection items dating back to 1890 and global in scope. A Kansas City Secret Santa continues a charitable tradition, giving about 10000 in December to varied recipients while staying anonymous.
Kansas City, Mo. Secret Santa II roamed thrift stores, food pantries, and shelters Tuesday handing out $100 bills to strangers. Some recipients gasped in surprise, others cried, and suspicious onlookers questioned if the cash was real. The event continued a long-standing city tradition.
Today’s poll asks if you have ever tried to quit smoking. Responses show 42 percent say no, 40 percent say yes and it worked, 13 percent say yes but unsuccessful, and 2 percent would try someday. Visit LJWorld.com to vote.
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