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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2012
Page
2
John David Bower 100 of McLouth died Monday June 18 2012 Funeral services set for 11 am Monday at McLouth First Baptist Church Visit www barnettfamilysh com for more information
Carol Ellen Casey dies May 3 at home. Memorial Mass set for 1 0 am Saturday June 23 at St John's Catholic Church. Rumsey Yost Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Services pending for Carol Ann Stowe of Lawrence 66 who died Tuesday at LMH. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home to announce arrangements.
Funeral services for Lucy Fay Ledbetter 85 of Reno Kansas are set for 10 30 a m Saturday at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home Burial will follow at Reno Cemetery She died June 17 2012 born March 23 1927 in Rayborn Missouri to Elmer and Minnie Lathrom Married Melvin O Ledbetter June 24 1950 Mountain Grove Missouri He preceded her in death Survivors include two sons a brother two sisters in law nine grandchildren fourteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews Memorial contributions may go to American Cancer Society or Grace Hospice in care of the funeral home For Indiana Street Lawrence Kansas Condolences at rumseyyost com Sign guestbook LJWorld com
Gary Gus Michael Fulks 55 of Eudora died June 16 2012 at Tonganoxie Nursing Center He was born September 16 1956 in Lawrence KS son of Billy G and Geneveva M Pitts Fulks He worked at Brown Cargo Van Dillons and Pilgrims Pride in Batesville AR Survivors include brother Billy Fulks wife Maria C Jesup GA nieces and nephews and two sisters He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters The family will greet friends June 21 2012 5 7 30 p m at Warren McElwain Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence Humane Society and sent in care of the Mortuary Online condolences at warrenmcelwain com LJWorld com
Kenneth Leroy Amess 87 of Lawrence Kansas died June 16 2012 in Stillwater Oklahoma Visitation at Strode Funeral Home Stillwater on June 21 6 7 30 pm Burial in Abilene Kansas Cemetery on June 25 at 2 pm He retired from the Air Force as Technical Sergeant in 1965 and later worked as a barber He and Colleen Lois Clark married March 22 1947 Donations suggested to Alzheimer's Association or American Heart Association
Readers can obtain obituary guidelines and pricing from their mortuary or by calling the Journal-World at 785-832-7151. The policy is also accessible online at LJWorld.com/obits/policy for details on submission and costs.
Mayor Bob Schumm notes the annual odor issue and urges quicker action. Commissioners discuss a new ozone-based process that would oxidize algae and improve taste, requiring building upgrades and substantial power. Verbal explanations aim for simpler understanding, while evaluating effectiveness and feasibility.
Mayor and city officials discuss a proposed 18 million dollar oxidation upgrade at two water plants. A 4 percent rate rise is proposed, but funding for the new process is unclear. Officials anticipate a report in a week to estimate outbreak duration and possible delays to current projects.
Commissioners discussed funding options for a $30 million police headquarters with 46 new positions over four years and a separate regional recreation center project. They asked staff to negotiate contracts with Gould Evans and Convention Sports and Leisure International to study economic impact, while considering debt options and possible shifts in funding priorities. A detailed briefing on donors and lease plans is slated for August 7, with KU operated fields on city land and a 160,000 square foot facility included.
Elizabeth Cateforis of the Project for Innocence says DNA could help reexamine evidence from Altmann clothing found at the scene and other items. Prosecutors may contest or consent to the motion, which is part of a decade of legal maneuvers after a 2008 ruling freed Bledsoe for ineffective counsel, later reversed on appeal and he remained in prison.
Kansas federal judge as Planned Parenthood and clinics seek fast track to allow the 10th Circuit to review both 2011 and 2012 statutes on state funding. Marten ordered ongoing funding until the appeals court rules. Attorneys for Planned Parenthood Dodge City clinic and state Kansas participated in the brief meeting.
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A local poll asks residents to pick the top health issue in Lawrence. Options include physical activity, access to health care, mental health, affordable healthy food, poverty or unemployment, dental care, and drug or alcohol abuse with comments for other causes.
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