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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 2012
Page
2
Journal World obituary policy lists running obituaries by funeral homes or families. For information call 832-7151. Obituaries run as submitted and reflect the deceased’s end of life details.
Graveside services for Bill W. Furman 76 of De Soto will be at 1 30 PM Tuesday July 31 at Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel. He died Friday July 27 2012 born March 21 1936 in Omaha Nebraska married JoAnn Busse January 1 1955 worked for a paint manufacturer laborer for 1290 Union and KU custodian. Survivors include wife JoAnn daughters Rosie Newman Sherri Quick grandchildren Kevin Lyndie Amie Jo Hayley Sarah great grandchildren Peyton Lilly Keaton Spencer Kyle Mackenzie and Ashlie. Memorials suggested to American Cancer Society. Please sign the guestbook at Obituaries LJWorld com.
Union leader Reber said reaching more than $1000 per level matters since many members hit the max for years of service. Last year a $1000 one time payment boosted salaries. its removal makes a $1000 raise the equivalent. Board vote is set for Aug 13. union plans election timing. Higher education reporter Andy Hyland.
Governor Sam Brownback declared a drought emergency allowing cities near drying lakes to draw from reserves. Arkansas River ran dry near Great Bend while farm ponds also dried up pushing ranchers to sell cattle. Lawrence relies on Clinton Lake and the Kansas River with strong infra and treatment capacity aiding supply. City Manager David Corliss urged conservation as staff optimize water use and provide tips such as watering sparingly, mulching, shorter showers, rain barrels, and turning off taps while brushing teeth.
Saline County deputies found a 53-year-old man at his Assaria residence with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sheriff Glen Kochanowski said the man was conscious and combative, sedated by EMS, and flown to a Wichita hospital in critical condition. Officials attribute irrational behavior to herbal potpourri use.
Democrats stormed a Topeka news conference accusing Gov. Sam Brownback of deceiving Kansans about the impact of his tax cuts on schools, social services, and public safety. They cite a projected revenue shortfall of over 4.5 billion across five years and argue the plan will shift the burden to property and sales taxes while risking a new budget crisis.
County clerk employees will issue state ID cards at nursing homes and other sites upon request, reducing DMV travel for elderly residents. The move follows delays and long lines at driver’s license offices amid a stressed state computer system and ongoing voter ID debates led by Kris Kobach.
Douglas County officials outline a voter ID program requiring residency proof documents, voter registration, and no alternative photo IDs. Cards cost about 80 cents to produce but are issued free by law. Off site registration periods planned before the August primary.
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A Friday poll reports 48 percent voting Yes and 47 percent No on whether Internet service is fast enough, with 3 percent undecided. The survey reflects public opinion on digital connectivity and service quality.
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