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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2012
Page
2
Albert H. "Al" Brewster, 88, of Norman Oklahoma, died June 18 2012. Funeral services were conducted June 22 at Bethel Baptist Church in Norman.
Irene E Barnes Stokes 100 formerly of Junction City KS died July 2 2012 in Lawrence KS Funeral services July 5 2012 at Penwell Gabel Johnson Chapel Junction City with Rev Laurie Barnes officiating Burial Highland Cemetery Visitation July 5 2012 at the chapel Memorials to Visiting Nurses Hospice Lawrence KS 66044 She was born September 27 1911 in Frankfort KS daughter of Thomas Cody and Myrtle Blackney Barnes She married Charles C Stokes June 24 1931 Children Barbara Giordano Grandchildren Lou Jeff Cheri Great grandchildren Ashley and others Survivors include Barbara Lucian Giordano two grandsons and a granddaughter plus nephews Dalquest family The family thanks the Dalquest families for years of care. Obituaries LJWorld.com
A Lawrence based fireworks group led by Gordon-Ross with three anonymous partners holds public free shows for family and friends using commercial licenses. The event, described as private, drew about 250 root beer floats and 400 sparklers with city ordinances allowing licensed displays at specific sites.
Basehor and Bluejacket teachers juggle second jobs at Kansas Speedway T-Bones games and Livestrong Park events, aiding reading programs and student incentives while gaining new skills. The pair, including Suzie Roe and Sarah Benton, balance teaching with ticket offices and merchandise, enjoying the varied pace of arenas and concerts.
Local news desk invites readers to submit story ideas via email at news ljworld com or by calling the Lawrence Kansas office at 785 843 1000. Additional contact lines include 800 578 8748.
A reader poll asks if a parent should use a cellphone at a child’s sporting music or arts event. The results show 60 percent Yes, 1 percent Not sure. A follow up poll asks whether household debt is higher or lower than a year ago with 37 percent higher, 32 percent lower, 18 percent about the same, 10 percent no debt, and 1 percent I don’t know.
Flags will be lowered across Kansas for Army Sgt. Michael J. Knapp of Overland Park buried at Arlington National Cemetery. He died May 18 during his third Afghanistan tour at 28, a Shawnee Mission North graduate and father of a newborn girl. Knapp served with the 1st Battalion 377th Field Artillery Regiment based at Joint Base Lewis McChord.
Lawrence bar owners consider age targeted promotions as new state rules require all alcohol to be sold at or above cost. Some expect cheaper draw beer could spark volume sales while others doubt price drops. Key question pending post fall as football returns. A Mothers Against Drunk Driving rep cites youth drinking safeguards.
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