Disabilities advocate John Kemp wins 2014 Dole Leadership Prize
John Kemp, president and CEO of The Viscardi Center in Albertson New York, is awarded the 2014 Dole Leadership Prize for disability rights leadership. He will be honored December 14 at the Dole Institute of Politics, with a $25,000 prize Kemp will donate to The Viscardi Center.
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LMH Hints at Higher Patient Volumes and Budgeted Growth
Hospital chief Meyer notes inpatient activity remains low but improving as high deductible plans deter care elsewhere. LMH aims for about 190 million dollars in net patient revenues in 2015, funds 18 new full time positions, and plans 7.8 million dollars in capital improvements including a 3.1 million renovation of the inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing unit to create private rooms and a home-like rehab area.
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County panel blocks Central Seyfoods home business plan
The Douglas County Commission rejected a conditional use permit for Central Seyfoods to run a tofu production operation from a rural residence. The plan required a three‑vote majority, but Commissioner Jim Flory in the Third District opposed, deeming it an inappropriate free standing commercial activity in a residential area.
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KU Proposes 2.9 Percent Halls Rate Increase for 2014
Kansas University plans a 2.9 percent rise in average housing and Crimson Flex meal costs totaling 9324 dollars for a typical double room with plan. Rates vary by room type and plan with traditional halls at 4372 for double and 5806 for single. renovated halls see 3 percent rise. New residence halls would range 7100 to 9230 with under-construction facilities. Regents to approve in December.
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Supreme Court to decide long term fate of same sex marriage
The speaker says only the U.S. Supreme Court can answer the long term question on gay marriage. with speculation futile until the high court takes a case and rules. The note adds that 32 states allow gay marriage and that a federal judge struck down Montana’s ban Wednesday.
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Births in Lawrence Welcome a Girl to Maria Rodriguez Chase Hundley
Maria Rodriguez and Chase Hundley of Lawrence announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday.
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Correction notice for hospital and aquifer reports
A Journal-World correction clarifies that Osawatomie State Hospital was incorrectly stated and should read Larned State Hospital. It also fixes Arkansas River description and pumping location in an Ogallala Aquifer piece. Jim Butler of the Kansas Geographical Survey cites farmers in northwest Kansas.
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