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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 2013
Page
2
The Journal World obituary policy directs readers to call 832 7151 for obituary submissions. Obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families of the deceased.
Rocio Munoz Smith, 51, died Saturday at her parents' home. Memorial services are pending at Lawrence Unitarian Fellowship.
Raymond August Wauthier, 91, of Manhattan, died January 29, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial set for 10:30 a.m. February 2 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan.
Dr. Myrle Hemenway died January 27 in Lenexa at age 95. Visitation February 1 at Crist Mortuary Boulder. Preceded by wife Leone and daughter Pamela Simpson. Survived by son Robert Hemenway nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Obituary guestbook at LJWorld.com.
KU officials note the 2009 freshman class was largest on record while many May graduates will walk in May or December. David Gaston of the University Career Center says internship experience training and willingness to relocate are key as grads face a job market improved but not back to pre downturn levels.
Lucas Commodore graduated in December with a business degree and, two days before finals, accepted a consulting position with Corner Corp in Kansas City. He completed college in 3.5 years aided by high school credits and said timing mattered less than prompt action, with fall career fairs showing immediate openings and summer hires for spring grads. KU reporter Matt Erickson can be reached at 832-6388.
Ronald Partee, a longtime Kansas City area lawyer, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to launder drug money for an undercover agent posing as a marijuana dealer. He and operators of a credit counseling service planned to funnel funds through Kansas bank accounts. Prosecutors seek a five year term. sentencing date not set.
A 434 acre sand pit along the Kansas River north of Eudora sparks debate as Douglas County and Eudora planning commissions weigh a permit in an unincorporated area within Eudora’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Neighbors in Leavenworth County seek noise limits and restricted hours. Concerns include river bank stability and groundwater contamination risks from a potential flood. County officials may delay action for further studies or add conditions before a decision.
House members discuss a bill allowing payroll deductions for political action by public employees. Supporters say it helps the silent majority keep more of their pay and avoid coercion, while opponents warn it could curb union rights and free speech. Key figures include Paul Davis, Marvin Kleeb, Ed Trimmer, Nile Dill, Brandon Whipple, Jim Howell, Amanda Grosserode, and state lawmakers in Kansas.
Researchers matched records and newspaper obituaries to identify Pap Singleton’s burial in Union Cemetery’s Section 1. After decades of searching, historians and genealogists confirmed his grave location and now plan a monument for the exoduster leader, whose 19th century migrations reshaped Kansas history.
The Lawrence Journal World lists its newsroom and circulation contacts. Addresses include 645 N H St, Lawrence KS 66044, with phone numbers 785 843 1000 and toll free 800 578 8748. It notes publication by The World Company and a postmaster address in Lawrence KS.
The 2013 Douglas County Spelling Bee for grades three through eight will be held at Southwest Middle School 2511 Inverness Drive with registration from 9 20 to 9 40 a m and the oral competition starting at 10 a m The top two finishers advance to the regional bee in Topeka on March 2 The Lawrence Journal World sponsors the event since 2009
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