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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 2014
Page
2
Deaths policy note states obituary information runs as submitted by funeral homes or families. For running obituaries contact 832-7151 to arrange publication.
Joseph Scott Gellings died November 1 at his home. Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 AM on November 14 at Barnett Funeral Home in Oskaloosa. An online full obituary is available at Barnett Family Funeral Home site.
Genevieve Sue Harmon 86 of Lawrence died November 5 2014 at Brandon Woods. Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. November 10 2014 at Mt Muncie Mausoleum Lansing KS with visitation 2-4 p.m. November 9 at Warren McElwain Mortuary Lawrence. She supported Leavenworth County Historical Society Kaw Valley Quilters and other groups.
Francis will seek a location for showroom and warehouse space after closing his Lawrence sporting goods store. The move follows Dick’s Sporting Goods entry on south Iowa Street and a shrinking market with nearby Lids closing. A liquidation sale will occur before year end, with Francis noting loyal customers and many familiar faces from the community. He also mentioned plans to fill the former Francis Space with a new tenant and reported GameDay Super Store is also closing.
Lawrence officials express cautious optimism as inspectors note 25 plus shrinkage cracks in mezzanine of the recreation center. Architect Paul Werner says cracking is normal and planned joints failed to be cut due to a sub contractor. Warranty covers one year and repairs would disrupt operations. City monitors to decide if warranty work is needed. attendance remains strong with near 2,000 on Saturdays.
Overland Park blogger Chris Reeves argues Kansas Democrats underperform in rural and Hispanic outreach, citing Wyandotte and western counties as key failures. Party leaders defend ground campaigns and turnout gaps, noting Hispanics’ limited share of 2014 votes and a need to study 2016 strategy.
Lawrence Journal-World challenged a decision to seal a 17 page Grass affidavit after a new law allowed public access with redaction. Assistant D A Eve Kemple urged sealing to prevent tainting witnesses while Grass argues details could harm a fair trial. Judge ordered a redacted release and collaborative editing by all parties.
Reporter Caitlin Doornbos can be reached at 813 7146 or cvdoornbos at ijworld.com.
Contact details for Lawrence Journal World include editors Julie Wright Tom Keegan and Ann Gardner with numbers and emails. Advertising and circulation contacts listed, plus delivery support lines and a postmaster address in Lawrence Kansas.
A compact ledger of prices and indices shows S&P 500 at 7,642,031.21 and 30 Year Treasury yields. Commodities list futures and spot quotes for Corn Soybeans Wheat Oil Gold Silver Platinum with small daily changes and prices in Chicago New York and KC markets.
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