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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2015
Page
2
The Journal-World states obituary submissions run as provided by funeral homes or families. For running obituaries contact the number 832-7151 for information on submission and publication policy.
Alpha Lusk 96 of Lawrence died June 15 2015. Funeral 3:00 p.m. June 20 at Warren McElwain Mortuary Lawrence with private burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Linda Norman son John Lusk nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Memorials may go to Laura Kriz Charitable Foundation. Online condolences at Warren McElwain.
A memorial celebration for Susan M. Givens, known as Sue, will be held Saturday, June 20, 2015, at 3 pm at First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence. The service is hosted by the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home and Crematory.
Richard M Demby 26 died June 1 2015 in Kailua Kona Hawaii public visitation June 19 2015 3 to 7 pm funeral services June 20 2015 10 am Victory Bible Church 1942 Mass St Lawrence KS 66046 details at Peaceful Rest Funeral Chapel site
Watson, longtime McPherson superintendent, says academics are only part of success. Employers at a Wednesday session cite punctuality, work ethic, problem solving, adaptability, and communication as skills graduates lack. They suggest programs inviting middle schoolers to workplaces to show a typical day. The Kansas Department of Education wraps eight job skills sessions with chambers of commerce and 20 general sessions while drafting a new K-12 plan. Vocational training is expanding with tuition-free tech classes for juniors and seniors. participation rose from 5,800 in 2013 to about 10,000 in 2015.
City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362 or at clawhorn ljworld.com for follow ups and inquiries.
Moody's Investors Service reaffirmed Lawrence Memorial Hospital's A1 bond rating on June 10, noting solid operating performance and strong market share in its service area. The rating acknowledges LMH's small size relative to A1 peers and nearby competition from Kansas City and Topeka hospitals.
Gov. Sam Brownback signed a bill granting him discretion to make targeted budget cuts for the next fiscal year while shielding public school aid. The measure, effective for the year starting July 1, accompanies a GOP plan to raise $384 million in taxes to balance the budget, though lawmakers say as much as $50 million in cuts could still be needed. The current law required across the board reductions, and the new law allows more selective trimming.
Governor Brownback announced that Pat George will resign as Kansas commerce secretary in July to become president and CEO of the Valley Hope Association, a nonprofit with alcohol and substance abuse treatment centers in six states. George has led the department since January 2011 and is the second cabinet member to announce plans to step down.
Excerpted from Chad Lawhorn Town Talk, the article notes a proposed 5 acre fenced dog park with $145,000 estimated cost and a City Commission commitment for site, followed by a year of private fundraising. Proponent suggests a $10 yearly dog license to fund maintenance and law enforcement of vaccination laws, with potential revenues of about $190,000 from dogs and $210,000 from cats, based on rough population estimates. The plan hinges on location, community support, and how agencies like Parks and Recreation, the Clinton Lake Dam park, and the Lawrence Humane Society would be affected. The piece reflects broader questions about pet licensing, data reliability, and practicalities of city funding.
The Lawrence Journal World lists offices at 645 New Hampshire St Lawrence KS 66044 with editors Tom Keegan Ann Gardner and staff contacts for advertising production and distribution. It provides phone numbers and email paths for news ideas letters sports and obituaries plus postmaster address and social media handles.
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A brief note notes stocks and commodities in the USA Today section with a reference to a penny move and a five dollar six cent figure as part of market coverage.
Regents debate the 3.6 percent cap on tuition and fees for in state undergraduates amid pressure from universities that have raised prices. KU plans a standard tuition plus fees of 5092 per semester, while chancellor Gray Little defends a four year compact rate for incoming freshmen to lock costs.
The article lists reporter Sara Shepherd with contact details including an email at sshepherd ljworld.com and a phone number 832-7187 for readers seeking information or follow up.
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