Obituary: William Ray Jr. of Lawrence Dies in 2012
William C Ray Jr died March 23 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital ICU from a severe infection. He advocated for wheelchair accessible laws. Survived by a daughter Tonyell a son Johnathan and many relatives including ex-wife Penny Miller and niece Tracy Cook. Viewing was March 27 at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home with graveside service March 28.
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Gary Allen
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Lizzie
Penny Miller
Tracy Cook
Troy Cook
Phillip Lewis
Brent Howard
Terry Ellison
James Winborn
Paul Watson
Louie Bower
William
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rumsey-Yost
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Virginia Sailors dies at 93 in Topeka Kansas
Virginia Sailors 93 longtime Topekan dies March 22 2012 in Topeka Kansas She taught in Elmdale Kansas and later was a homemaker active in First Presbyterian Church Extension Homemakers Unit and Capital City Mariners Survived by son Gordie Sailors and daughter Elizabeth Durham five grandchildren two great grandchildren memorials to Topeka Rescue Mission. Joint memorial service planned later.
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Extension Homemakers Unit
Karen Wagner
Gordie
Paula Kellogg
Perry
Elizabeth Durham
Joe del Balso
Mountain Top
Michelle
Tony Sailors
Julie
Molly
Daniel Sailors
Jordan Durham
William
Christopher Masterman
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Haas Services Pending in Lawrence for Katherine J Haas
Services for Katherine J. Haas, 83, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey Yost Funeral Home. Mrs. Haas died Monday in Topeka.
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City approves Complete Streets policy for future streets
Lawrence city commissioners unanimously approved a Complete Streets policy to guide future street planning toward pedestrian friendly designs. The document lists sidewalks paths bicycle lanes trees and improved curbs and refuges while allowing exemptions for feasibility and funding. Officials hope the policy aids rehabilitation of aging streets and provides a clear plan for benefits.
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Lawrence chooses B A Green Construction for library expansion
Commissioners unanimously selected Lawrence based B A Green Construction to oversee a 19 million Lawrence Public Library expansion. The firm will act as construction manager with competitive bids for subs and advise on a possible temporary relocation during Seventh and Vermont streets work, with construction slated to start this fall.
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Court orders Kansas Legislature to boost school funding
A Kansas court ruled the Legislature failed to follow the state constitution and adequately fund schools, ordering lawmakers to raise funding. Rep. Lance Kinzer argues the courts exceed authority by directing tax dollars, while Gov. Brownback and Senate leaders back a constitutional amendment to reserve spending power to elected representatives, drawing opposition over balance of power concerns.
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Lawmakers move HCR 5006 toward final action
Kansas House advanced House Concurrent Resolution 5006 91 to 31, seeking a court backed right to force the legislature to fund schools. Reps Ballard Davis and Mah opposed. supporters argue it preserves citizens rights. A two thirds vote would place the measure on November ballot. trial on another school funding suit set for June.
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Kandulance Parade Ambulance Joins Jayhawk Tailgates
A St Louis suburb police auctioned a green yellow DARE ambulance bought by Lawrence families. Painted in Jayhawk colors it carries seats grills tents autographs and an 8 foot yellow goal post for tailgates. The crew hosts large gatherings and uses KU logos with permission.
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Lawrence Journal World and Columbus Dispatch Set Meat Bet on NCAA Semis
Lawrence Journal World editor Dennis Anderson and Columbus Dispatch editor Alan Miller have wagered on the Kansas versus Ohio State semifinal. Anderson bets Bigg's Barbecue pulled pork, Miller bets Schmidt's Bahama Mama sausage. Tipoff is 7 49 p.m. in New Orleans with CBS broadcasting.
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Lawrence Journal-World contact and circulation details
The Lawrence Journal World lists editors and departments with phone numbers and emails, staff roles, circulation hours, delivery guarantees, and post office details. It notes publication by The World Company and provides postal and AP membership information.
Lottery results and Kansas pick three entries
The data lists Powerball numbers for Saturday, Mega Millions for Tuesday, Hot Lotto Sizzler for Saturday, Super Kansas Cash for Monday, Kansas 2by2 with red and white numbers for Tuesday, and Kansas Pick 3 854. It compiles multiple state lottery draws and a pick 3 result.
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Polls on organ donation age limit and Jayhawks Final Four trip
Today’s poll asks if there should be an age limit for organ donation with Yes No 71 Not sure. Tuesday’s poll asks if you plan to go to New Orleans to see Kansas University Jayhawks in the NCAA Final Four with No 91% Yes 8%. Visit LJWorld.com to vote.
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Curriculum specialist named associate principal at Free State High
Patrick Kelly, a Lawrence school district curriculum specialist in performing arts and career and technical education, will become associate principal at Free State High School, replacing Ted Berard who plans retirement after 15 years in the role. Kelly has taught instrumental music and directed bands at multiple schools, including Hillcrest, West Middle, Free State, Riversides, and Highland Park High School in Topeka. Principal Ed West praised his work ethic and student focus as the district confirms the new leadership team alongside Lisa Boyd and Mike Hill.
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