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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 2013
Page
2
Funeral homes or families submit obituaries and run as provided. For information about running obituaries contact the Journal-World at 832 7151.
Betsy ANN Webster known as Betsy Tuffy Webster died peacefully after a long illness on Christmas Eve 2013 surrounded by family. Her passing marks a quiet end to a life of community involvement and art.
JoAnne Gentry 85 of Lawrence died Friday December 27 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Services will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
The Lawrence city commission will meet at 8 30 a m Monday at City Hall for about 15 minutes to pay bills approve minutes licenses for drinking establishments cereal malt beverages and taxicabs award a trash container bid and accept easement dedications for a real estate development.
Health officials urge hand washing and staying home when sick to curb spread. Flu symptoms include fever and cough. Those at risk should seek care from a family doctor. KDHE notes 2012 13 influenza deaths in Kansas total 1,444. 2013 14 season has begun. Vaccination advised even within two weeks of exposure. shots available at Health Department and area clinics with walk in hours. Caitlin Doornbos contact information provided.
The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled the chief engineer cannot retroactively reduce a water right after a permit is issued. The decision centers on Clawson Land Partnership and Clawson Farm Partnership, large western Kansas operators, arguing the engineer lacks ongoing control over pumped quantities once a permit is finalized. The case, tied to drought and groundwater declines, sends the matter back to Meade County District Court for further action. Peter Hancock reported.
Andrew a 23 year old Yupik freshman from Kasigluk and Denning a 21 year old Tlingit student from Metlakatla share the challenge of traveling from remote villages to Lawrence Kansas. They describe brutal winters in Alaska, high travel costs, limited groceries, and a culture clash with life in Kansas. Andrew hopes to teach in rural schools after graduation while Denning weighs tribal administration or indigenous studies. They both miss traditional Alaska life and native customs woven into daily learning.
Kansas officials pause the transition of developmentally disabled care to private insurers to refine the plan and address 1700 underserved individuals. Lt. Gov Colyer cited strong state CMS commitment to integrated care while noting the postponement preserves current services. The National Council on Disability urged a one year CMS delay citing inadequate state preparation.
The Lawrence Journal World lists staff contacts including Julie Wright and Tom Keegan and provides newsroom phone numbers. It covers subscription options and pricing for daily, three day and Sunday delivery, with a note on how to report delivery issues and how to change addresses.
Financial brief lists spot moves and prices for major assets. S&P 500 dips 0.62 to 4156.59 while 30 year Treasury rises 0.02 to 3.94 percent. Agricultural and metal markets show soybeans 8.50 cents higher, wheat 0.25 cent lower, oil up 77 cents, gold up 1.70, silver up 13.3 cents.
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