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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 2013
Page
2
The Journal-World obituary policy directs readers to call 832-7151 for running obituaries. It states obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or the families of the deceased.
Gregory Brian Carr 53 died July 1. He is survived by wife Patty, two sons, one sister and five granddaughters. Services were held July 13 at the LDS church located at 3655 Wroth at 11 am.
Virginia Lee Conger Wigington 80 of Lawrence died July 8 2013 at home. A memorial service will be held July 13 2013 at Brandonwoods Town Hall. She was a pianist and arts supporter with ties to Theatre Lawrence KU and the Lawrence community. Survivors include daughters Leslie Wigington Lisa Miller son John Robert six grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Memorials may be sent to Grace Hospice or Theatre of Lawrence.
A Lawrence woman’s federal suit accusing Wal-Mart of sexual harassment and discrimination was dismissed after the parties confirmed a settlement. The July 1 order in Kansas City Kansas left unclear whether the case was dropped or settled. The incidents were alleged in 2011 and the plaintiff resigned in 2012 from the Iowa Street store. Wal-Mart denied liability in its May response.
A 30 rider cross country group stops in Lawrence to build a Habitat for Humanity home at 212 N Comfort Lane. They began in Providence Rhode Island to raise awareness of affordable housing and continue a 4173 mile ride to Half Moon Bay California. They will work Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City leaders expect an uptick in the economy but approve a 0.5 mill tax levy increase for 2014, raising property taxes about 11.50 on a 200000 home and boosting water sewer rates and trash charges. Funds earmarked for Humane Society library health and transit projects reflect a cautious plan crafted with cash reserves.
The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission under the Commerce Department saw its funding slashed from 700,000 to 200,000 for the current and upcoming fiscal years. Eight grant recipients include Arkansas City Area Arts Council, Bartlett Arboretum, The Culture House, Hutchinson Theatre Guild, and others receiving sums from 4,000 to 10,000 to support spaces, renovations, equipment, and curriculum integration. Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild noted the grants were announced by the Brownback administration.
Westar argues rate structure shifts will keep electricity affordable as costs rise. CURB counters that small businesses along Massachusetts Street face high increases. Since 2009 Westar has had 18 rate hikes totaling 469 million dollars. The Kansas Corporation Commission hearing in Topeka will be available by video and in person at several sites, with public comments due by September 23 and a decision deadline of December 2.
Senators confirm nominees for the Kansas Court of Appeals after a state nominating commission previously released applicants since 1981. Brownback argues public accountability comes at open Senate hearings, while critics say the move limits public access as opponents seek Open Records Act disclosure of applicant names.
The Lawrence Journal World provides subscription, billing, and delivery details with phone numbers for in town redelivery, newsroom contact options, and mailing addresses. It notes publication by The World Company, postmaster address, and bureau affiliations including the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press.
The snippet lists multiple lottery results and picks including Powerball numbers 2 13 35 36 52 with 11, Mega Millions 3 21 43 45 48 with 14, Hot Lotto Sizzler 15 6 10 21 with 19, Super Kansas Cash 1 5 11 13 18 with 6, and a Kansas 2by2 red 13 21 white 1 14 note. It ends with Tuesday's Kansas Pick 3.
The Dow rose 75.65 to 15 300.34 amid gains in Nasdaq up 19.43 to 3504.26 and S&P 500 up 11.86 to 1652.32. Treasury 30 year yield at 3.65 percent and commodity moves saw Corn up 19 cents to 5.52, Soybeans up 13 cents to 14.68, Wheat 15.5 cents to 7.06, Oil up 39 cents to 103.53, Gold up 11 to 1,246.50, Silver at 19.14 with 60 cents to 1,368.60.
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