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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 2009
Page
3
Richard Foster Treece 90 of Lawrence died Thursday March 12 2009 at his home. Services are pending and will be announced by Rumsey Yost Funeral Home.
In Topeka Gov. Kathleen Sebelius seeks to expand Osawatomie State Hospital housing for violent predators preparing for release, sparking opposition from local legislators and residents. Critics accuse the administration of secrecy and question legality, while supporters say expansion protects public safety and uses tax dollars efficiently. A Senate hearing was planned as Sen. Pat Apple and 800 signatories push back.
Benefits checkup clinic runs 1 to 3 pm at Douglas County Senior Services 745 Vt. Spring compost sale at 1420 E lth St runs 8 am to 3 pm with $10 per pickup load. Film showings of Spiritual Practice On a Daily Basis For Everyone at Lawrence Arts Center with discussions after 2, 4, and 6 pm. Opening Trees I Have Known at Lawrence Percolator 913 A., opening reception Trees at 6 Gallery 716 1/2 Mass. with contact numbers.
Saturday brings 4-H Club Day events at Lawrence High School with a pickup load option at 10 for $10 plus an 8 am to 2 pm schedule. First-time Homebuyer Workshop runs 9 30 to 1 30 at United Way Center. Tenants to Homeowners sponsor free sessions at 2518 Ridge Court. Luck of the Irish Motorcycle Rally starts at noon at Slow Ride Roadhouse. contact numbers provided. Deadline notices for Datebook submissions through Journal-World and online event calendar at LJWorld.com.
Police report a burglary at Prairie Commons Retirement Community 5121 Congressional Circle. Amounts stolen 225 dollars with 500 dollars exterior door damage and 100 dollars interior door damage. Incident occurred 6 p.m. Tuesday. no fire calls reported.
Eva Bowerman and Scott Nissen welcomed in Lawrence. A boy was born Thursday to Eva Bowerman and spouse. A girl was born Thursday to Karen Nissen and partner in Lawrence.
State Rep. Scott Schwab of Olathe said he would reimburse as many as 50 people earning the state minimum wage for lost wages and mileage to testify before a House committee on a bill raising Kansas wages to the federal minimum. An earlier report last week misstated the number.
Private services planned for June Virginia Eklund 89 of Salina died Tuesday March 10 2009 Cremation has been performed She was born June 19 1919 in Council Grove Daughter of Henry Clay and Minnie Borchert Haydon She lived in Ellsworth 1939 to 1990 then Salina She was a medical records librarian at Ellsworth Hospital and member of First Presbyterian Church Salina She married Quentin James Eklund who preceded her in death Survivors include three daughters nine grandchildren 14 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild Online condolences at carlsonfh net.
Charles Duane Lowrance, 77, of Oskaloosa died March 11, 2009, at Lawrence Memorial. Born February 10, 1932, in Ottawa, he was a retired automotive mechanic. Survived by sons Mike, Allen, and Garry. daughters Shirley Forshee and Cheryl Lawrance. nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gladyne L Mickey Vusich 78 Lenexa dies Wednesday March 11 2009 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center Graveside rites 10 am Monday Mount Calvary Cemetery Lawrence Born April 1 1930 Hibbing Minnesota she lived in Kansas City area since 1954 a former beauty queen and Catholic writer survived by five children 14 grandchildren two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews Memorials suggested to American Red Cross care of Rumsey Yost Funeral Home
The Journal World outlines obituary policy for residents or longtime area residents and others with survivors in the circulation area. Information should be supplied by a mortuary and photos are welcome for obituaries.
Rick Doll, incoming superintendent of the Lawrence Public Schools, said he feels welcome in the city and plans to lead starting July 1. He grew up near Wamego and rose through multiple districts, including Louisburg and Rock Creek, before guiding Lawrence to focus on higher-order skills beyond bubble tests. Doll has a background in government teaching and aims to engage local institutions, with congratulations already flowing from KU and the Chamber of Commerce.
Board of Regents members criticized three state universities for implementing few of 33 recommendations from a 2005 computer security audit. KU has five implemented, K state and Emporia State incomplete. Regents consider quarterly progress reports and a formal action plan, vote planned. Funding for Wichita Center Medical Education eyed, with short term increase discussed amid long term solution planning.
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