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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 2012
Page
2
Sally F Postma 87 of Lawrence died Monday June 25 2012 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar. Services are pending at Warren McElwain Mortuary.
Tira K. Beer-Link of Cottonwood Falls Kansas died at her residence on Monday June 21. Funeral or memorial details are pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Richard A Colbert 73 of Lawrence died May 24 at home. He was born February 14 1939 in Lawrence to Eugene and Margie Colbert. A 47 year Ironworkers Local 10 member and lifetime member of Eagles Aerie 309 and Ottawa Elks Lodge 803. Survived by Betty Childers wife, a grandson, great grandson, 3 stepdaughters, a stepson and 6 stepgrandchildren. Memorials to Lawrence Humane Shelter American Cancer Society or Ellis National Foundation in care of Rumsey Yost Funeral Home. Online condolences at rumsey uest.com.
Harriet Josephine Mears 85 longtime Lawrence resident died June 23 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital recently lived at Medicalodge in Eudora KS Born August 7 1926 in Fairview KS daughter of Arden Loy and Josie Mae Maxwell Mellenbruch graduated Hiawatha High School 1945 Jane Stormont School of Nursing 1948 married Robert E Mears June 1 1949 in Hiawatha KS nursing career then devoted to family survived by daughters Janet and Kathleen Mears two sons preceded in death by husband Thomas and David donation to Lawrence Humane Society requested condolences at chapeloaksne com and LJWorld com.
City commissioners heard a formal appeal after the Historic Resources Commission denied a downtown development project. About ten residents spoke in favor citing increased visitors and spending, while staff noted the need to show no feasible alternatives. The decision could be appealed to the Douglas County District Court.
Eudora officer stopped a vehicle tied to a Kwik Shop shoplifting. Lawrence police then arrested three Topeka men, ages 18, 19, and 21, on aggravated burglary and theft charges related to vehicle and garage break-ins in southeast Lawrence. Prosecutors planned to file formal charges later.
The KU medicinal plant program, supported by Heartland Plant Innovations and EU project leaders, loses funding after June, halving the original $5 million five year commitment. KU, HPI and KBA cite shifting priorities and limited funds, while researchers pursue new financing and still maintain gardens and ongoing work with remaining funds. Timmermann and Chumley defend accomplishments and seek alternative sources.
Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service reports only 4 percent of winter wheat left statewide with harvest about three weeks ahead of normal. In northwest Kansas 61 percent of wheat is in the thin as of Sunday while corn shows 17 percent poor to very poor. Red flag warnings in northwest and north central Kansas emphasize high fire risk amid triple digit heat, winds, and low humidity as Fire Marshal Terry Maple cautions about grass and rangeland fires.
Deborah Gomez and Adolfo Gomez face five counts each of aggravated child endangerment for alleged abuse of two younger children found bound near a vehicle. Police used a Taser on Adolfo after he resisted officers. Lawrence police say the older children, ages 12 13 and 15, were not bound. The children are in protective custody. the parents remain in Douglas County Jail on $50,000 bonds each.
KU faces a pivotal federal decision as the National Cancer Institute evaluates its cancer center bid. Officials note a two to four week通知. the outcome hinges on NIH funding and a final advisory board vote. The effort has spurred job creation, with over 1,100 positions and hundreds of millions in regional economic impact since 1998.
The Lawrence Journal World announces subscription help, delivery hours, redelivery guarantee, and contact numbers for classifieds advertising circulation postal addresses and postmaster details for reader services and subscriptions.
Saturday Powerball numbers 13 41 44 53 with 30. Tuesday Mega Millions 3 16 23 35 36 with 20. Saturday Hot Lotto 2 1 24 29 39 with 9. Monday Super Kansas Cash unknown first number, 32 12 14 31 with 19. Tuesday Kansas 2 By 2 red 4 8 white 23 25. Tuesday Kansas Pick 3 946.
Readers weigh in on whether the Lawrence City Commission should approve a tax rebate for the Ciderworks Building near Eighth and Pennsylvania streets. Survey results show 62 percent No, 27 percent Yes, 10 percent Not sure with voting guidance to visit LJWorld com to cast a vote.
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