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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 2012
Page
2
A private family funeral service was held in Oklahoma City for John Warren Learned formerly of Lawrence. He died on Monday February 27 2012 in Oklahoma City.
Memorial services for Kelly Lynn Carson of Lawrence Kansas, 38, will be held at 2 00 p m Friday March 23 2012 at Lawrence Funeral Chapel She died March 17 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from pneumonia complications Born August 21 1973 in Topeka she was fostered by Kenneth and Patricia Meyer since 1980 A graduate of Lawrence High School 1995 she worked at Cottonwood Inc in work enrichment supported by Corinna Wood and Jacque Miller Survived by foster parents Meyer foster sisters Jessica Edwards and Lisa Willard grandfather Norman Edee birth parents Vicki Fisher and Jim Carson and sister Lori Olesky Donations to Cottonwood Inc requested Guest book at obituaries world com.
The Journal-World outlines obituary acceptance for area residents or longtime locals with survivors in the circulation area. Details are provided by mortuaries, including photo options, costs, and submission guidelines via LJWorld obits policy or by calling 785 832 7151.
Eight year old Hobson Herlihy describes a project of art stocking filled with plastic grocery bags tied with ribbons to be scattered around Lawrence with a note inviting play. Teachers emphasize temporary medium and public displays to delight passersby and spark curiosity about street art.
A federal judge refused to impose a gag order in a case against St. John's Military School in Salina alleging older students disciplined younger cadets and fostered abuse. Plaintiffs seek limits on public comments, while the school defends itself and notes prior settlements.
State lawmakers dispute Brownback proposals to keep the 6.3 percent sales tax while pursuing income tax cuts. Supporters say the plan would spur growth and jobs, but some senators warn the extra revenue is needed and oppose measures that would erode funds. A final Senate vote was expected today, with a potential House-Senate conference to follow.
The House bill would shift new public employees to either a 401(k)-style plan or a Nebraska like plan guaranteeing 5 percent annual interest on savings. It uses projected casino revenues to help close long term pension gaps, with Senate deliberation pending. Governor Brownback supports the 401(k) option as a compromise.
Lecompton officials wrestle with future of a vacant three story high school building once owned by the city after the Northeast Kansas Educational Service Center moved out. Some back selling to private developers while others want the city to remain as landlord. Two council members resigning sparked a special meeting to accept resignations.
City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832 6362. Follow him at Twitter dot com slash clawhorn for updates and headlines from the local beat.
A reader note lists contact numbers and names for the Lawrence Journal World newsroom and departments. It includes editors Dennis Anderson Caroline Trowbridge Ann Gardner and Tom Keegan with their phone extensions and emails. It also provides advertising contacts and the publication address and postmaster information for the Lawrence, Kansas paper.
Saturday Powerball numbers were 11 14 49 55 58 with 30 as the Powerball. Tuesday Mega Millions showed 4 6 11 14 with 30 as the Mega Ball. Saturday Hot Lotto Sizzler listed 21 24 27 30 with 18 as the prize or draw value. Monday Kansas Cash had 7 17 18 21 25 with 10. Kansas 2by2 Red numbers were 14 16 and White 7 14. Kansas Pick 3 for Tuesday was 205.
Readers weigh in on whether guerilla art in public spaces is art or graffiti. The poll shows 45 percent say yes they have saved someone’s life, 41 percent say no, and 12 percent are not sure. Visit LJWorld.com to view more responses and vote.
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