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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2012
Page
2
The Journal-World states obituary submissions are accepted as provided by funeral homes or families. For running obituaries contact 832-7151 and follow policy guidelines.
Nellouise S Sherman 81 of Lawrence Kansas died July 16 at her home. Services are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary of Lawrence Kansas.
William T. Cavanaugh, 85, of Lenexa died July 19 at the University of Kansas Hospital. Services are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary.
Lawrence KS resident Joseph William Baringer 94 died July 17 2012 in memory care. Services July 21 2012 in Goshen IN with interment at New Paris Cemetery IN. Memorial gathering July 25 2012 in Lawrence KS. He served in WWII totst Airborne and studied at Indiana University. He is survived by son Philip and brother David. Memorial donations requested to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
Kansas moves to a new accountability system tied to student growth and multiple measures under the waiver. The plan, approved by the State Board of Education, uses a five point index and requires test score data in evaluating teachers for the 2014-15 year while piloting the system and detailing weight for scores.
Kansas joins 14 states in a first time offender ignition interlock law requiring drivers to blow to prove BAC under .04 before starting. First-time offenders must use the device for a year, repeat offenders longer. Pete Bodyk of KDOT cautions preliminary data may rise but fatalities should fall. He notes no proof the drop is due solely to the law yet hopes a trend emerges.
Lawyers for Kobach and Schmidt urge the court to award little or no legal fees to plaintiffs in the redistricting case. They contend none of the maps drawn by judges were sought by plaintiffs, and argue the case produced minimal, technical victories with public purpose served by the plaintiffs’ success.
Washburn University in Topeka plans a $40 million law school, the largest single-building project in university history. The Board of Regents approved funding. a $20 million foundation fundraising drive, $10 million from reserves, and $10 million in short-term bonds would finance a 152,600-square-foot building, with a 2–3 year fundraising timeline.
Anthony Downs in south central Kansas will auction the remaining track assets starting at 5 pm. The 1904 opening track closed in 2009 after simulcasting revenue waned. Owners plan to redevelop the land with housing and apartments while auctioning fences barns and stalls to the public.
Susan Cantrell vice president of sales and marketing 832-6307 scantrell jworld.com Draft idea appears in print and online advertising. Call us or send address changes to Lawrence Journal World PO Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044-0888 confidential inquiry placeholder text
The poll asks how much shoppers spent at the Downtown Sidewalk Sale with options from 0 to more than 100 dollars. A separate question reports that 92 percent lock their doors at night while 7 percent do not. Visit LJWorld.com for more responses and to cast a vote.
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