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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 2014
Page
2
The Journal-World announces obituary submission policy instructing callers to 832-7151 for information on running obituaries and stating that notices run as submitted by funeral homes or families.
Joseph Bernard Sample Jr 94 of Garnett formerly of McLouth died Sunday November 23 2014 at Guest House Estates Garnett He was born August 7 1920 in Jarbalo son of Joseph B and Rosa Minnie Hitzeman Sample Sr A WWII US Army veteran he worked at the KU Student Union as a bowling alley mechanic retiring in 1982 after 26 years He also served as a custodian at the Bank of McLouth and McLouth United Methodist Church He was predeceased by his wife Helen Miriam Williams Sample Survived by two sons Roger E Sample and Robert L Sample six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Funeral services 2:00 PM Wednesday at McLouth Church Burial McLouth Cemetery Visitation after 1:00 PM Wednesday at the church Memorials to McLouth Church care of Barnett Family Funeral Home Oskaloosa KS 66066.
Brenda F. Mathews aged 74 of Lecompton died Monday. Services are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Further details will be released by the funeral home as arrangements are finalized.
A Wichita developer continues to fill the former Sears site in Lawrence with retail space. Chick-fil-A is coming to the corner of 27th and Iowa, Dick’s Sporting Goods is open, a PetSmart is being built nearby, and space remains for one to two more retailers in the 9,000 square feet northern end and about 5,000 square feet on the south end. The project signals multiple openings as Mayonnaise deliveries spark optimism for Chick-fil-A.
The KBI plans a survey as a first step to address potential backlogs. Lawrence and KU Public Safety say no backlog of untested kits, while Douglas County Sheriff’s Office awaits survey results due by December 15 and plans to publish findings after processing.
Ten Thousand Villages at 835 Massachusetts St and Douglas County CASA team up for a Sunday fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Ten Thousand Villages donates 15 percent of sales, CASA volunteers share information, jazz guitarist Russ Kapp performs 1 to 2 30 p.m., and refreshments are served. Call 832 5172 or email dfreder ick douglas county com for details.
A 29 year old Lawrence man was charged Monday with two counts of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child. Prosecutors allege he tried to entice two 9 year olds to perform sexual acts on Friday. He was arrested that day on suspicion of two counts of aggravated indecent liberties. Bond set at 60000 dollars by Douglas County District Court Judge Pro Tem James George.
His next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday. If convicted, the man could spend up to 136 months, or about 11 years, in prison for each charge, depending on his criminal history.
A Leon Kansas deputy escaped serious harm when a semi trailer struck his patrol car while aiding a stalled motorist on westbound U S 400 in Leon. The truck driver was hospitalized with noncritical injuries. the deputy had minor injuries and westbound traffic was reduced to one lane during the investigation.
Abilene historic Great Plains Theatre to rise again after July lightning blaze that destroyed the 1883 Equity house. Maggie Hoffman says an architect is hired to draft plans, with three to five years anticipated before reopening and fundraising. A professional fundraiser will assist with grants. In Topeka, Phillip Delbert Cheatham Jr. seeks name change to King Phillip Amman Reu El ahead of his retrial for capital murder.
A seven member boundary committee considered options at a Monday meeting with three options gaining traction. Moves include sending Ka sold Drive to Sunset Hills and redirecting students between Kasold Clinton Parkway and KU west campus to South or West middle schools. Public input planned before Dec 8 with another gathering. Gavin Young voiced transport and overcrowding concerns about Quail Run students moving to West. Deerfield kindergarten enrollment jumped by 40 more than expected at start of 2013-14.
Lawrence Journal-World contact lines list the News Center at 645 New Hampshire Street in Lawrence Kansas with phone numbers for circulation management Mike Countryman and general advertising and delivery inquiries plus post office information and AP membership. The notice provides classifieds line and customer service contacts for subscription billing, vacations, or delivery questions and a mailing address P.O. Box 888.
The Dow industrials sit at 78417 with 817.90, Nasdaq at 4192 with 4754.89, and the S P 500 at 591 with 2069.41. Treasuries hold steady at 3.02 percent for the 30-year. Commodities move with corn down 5 cents to 3.80, soybeans down 5 cents to 10.34, wheat flat at 6.04, oil down 0.73 to 75.78, silver down 0.14 to 16.37, platinum down 19.80 to 1207.50.
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