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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 2013
Page
2
Journal World outlines obituary policy instructing readers to contact 832 7151 for running obituaries and noting that obituaries are published as submitted by funeral homes or families of the deceased.
Albert Dwight Burnham 95 of Lawrence died January 31 2013 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar. He was born in [location if known] and had a long life in the Lawrence community with ties to local organizations. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Steven Michael Wantland 62 of Lawrence died January 30 2013 at his home. Services are pending with Rumsey Yost Funeral Home and Crematory condolences at the firm website.
Hazel Madeline Westgate Gleason 87 died January 29 2013 in Stillwater Oklahoma. Born October 7 1925 she known as Bobbie graduated Manhattan High School in 1943 worked as riveter in Wichita Kansas 1944 then seven years at Topeka Public Library and fifteen years in general printing at Fleming Co retired 1988. She eloped with Harold Gleason July 13 1946 in Raton New Mexico and they traveled the U S in motor homes. Survived by Harold husband of 66 years two sons Nickylee and Dennis grandchildren great grandchildren sisters and brothers plus many nieces and nephews.
Elsa Maria Lotti Parks of Hiawatha died January 29 2013 at Maple Heights Nursing Home aged 88 She was born February 12 1924 in Malo Italy to Pietro and Elisa Lotti her family moved to France as a child and she later married Charles Parks in France in 1945 They had a daughter Juda Marrs and five grandchildren Cremation will follow Mass at St Anne Catholic Church February 2 Memorials suggested to Humane Society St Jude or St Ann Church
Pittsburg State University and the city of Pittsburg plan a joint sports facility. The city would contribute 5 million dollars to a proposed 17 million dollar center featuring a 123,000 square foot on campus building with a 300 meter indoor track a football practice field and spectator seating around 1 000. The project parallels Lawrence Kansas Rock Chalk Park in concept though details differ.
City discussions center on a 19.3 million recreation center building at 181 000 square feet with potential convention hall conversion and possible parking questions. Analysts note a total project price around 25 million dollars with other costs including parking and roads, while a separate Pitt State project runs about 105 dollars per square foot for 123 000 square feet. City officials consider adjacent development like hotels and dining as part of an events district. Chad Lawhorn can be reached for details.
The plan to build the recreation center shifts funding to KU Endowment and Fritzel's Bliss Sports for infrastructure. The city caps total spending at 25 million dollars, with final documents due for the Feb 19 City Commission meeting. The design includes eight full court basketball arenas, a walking track, indoor turf, gymnastics, fitness, eight outdoor tennis courts, and about 1,400 shared parking spaces on roughly 26 city acres plus 60 KU acres.
Three Lawrence high school seniors Yu Khung Lee Luke Matthews and Katherine Guyot are among 57 Kansas nominees for the Presidential Scholars program. Sponsored by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars and the U S Department of Education the awards honor academic or artistic achievement and recognize up to 141 students nationwide. Semifinalists will be announced this spring with final winners invited to National Recognition Weekend in Washington in June including a medallion ceremony.
The Santa Fe Trail chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America hosts its fourth annual Vintage Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Building 21, 2120 Harper St. The event features British, American, Asian, European, Cafe Racer and competition class bikes with trophies by class. Vendors will attend. entry is $5 for adults, free for military in uniform, AMCA members, and children under 12. Motorcycle entries cost $10 and must be 35 years or older.
Lawrence KS News Center lists address at 645 New Hampshire St and phone lines 785 843 1000 or 800 578 8748 for reader inquiries and local updates.
The notice directs readers to send address changes to Lawrence Journal-World P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 US Periodicals post age paid at Lawrence Kan It notes membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and The Associated Press
During hearings on the legislation to confirm funding for political advocacy, no teacher or public employee testified. Proponents argue tax funds should not cover the deduction costs, while KNEA officials say costs are minimal and that teachers may still donate to political action committees personally. Rep. Marvin Kleeb noted similar laws elsewhere have reduced public employee union membership. Lobbyist Eric Stafford urged passage to end public sector unions.
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