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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2013
Page
2
Journal-World states obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families. For information about running obituaries call 832-7151 and follow the paper's submission policy.
Memorial services for Leta Darlene White, 78, of Lawrence, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 19, at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church. The obituary notes the service details and funeral home contact.
Kristopher Pete McDonald aged 38 of Topeka died October 10 2013. Funeral service set for 4 pm Friday October 18 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home burial 3 pm Monday October 21 at Oak Hill Cemetery. More information at Rumsey-Yost.com.
LMH will transfer about 35 full time positions to Unidine as it brings in a director and chef. The change aims to offer fresh, chef prepared meals with from scratch prep. Cafeteria offerings include stir fries and Mongolian barbecue. Sales rose about 30 percent after changes, with projected $300,000 in annual savings. The hospital also agreed to buy a former ambulance station for $325,000 and continues ACA help via Midland Group for patient questions.
Memorial Hospital hosts a series of town hall meetings in the hospital auditorium at 325 Maine where the public can ask questions about the Affordable Care Act. Health care and insurance officials will participate. Forums set for 7 p.m. Oct 22 7 p.m. Oct 24 and 7:30 p.m. Nov 8 with a previously scheduled session today canceled by a hospital spokeswoman.
The Community Blood Center and Lawrence Hearing Aid Center host a blood drive honoring 5 year old Topeka boy Aiden Burkhart. The event runs 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m on a donor bus outside the center at 4106 West Sixth Street with sponsor code ABurkhart for online bookings and a helpline for eligibility.
The Supreme Court signal of doubt over Kansas court’s reversal in the Scott Cheever case, where a sheriff Greenwood County sheriff was fatally shot, centers on Fifth Amendment rights and admissibility of court ordered mental evaluations. Kansas seeks reinstatement of Cheever’s murder conviction and death sentence, arguing the state may rebut mental state claims with its own psychiatry expert. the Obama administration backs Kansas. A ruling is anticipated next year.
Lawmakers debated how to reward teacher impact and fix school finance. Rep. Rooker argued current data from the Supreme Court case shows Kansas students perform well under current funding, with much of the 12700 per student going to nonclassroom costs. Rep. Trimmer pressed that districts struggle to recruit top teachers without competitive salaries. Rep. Lunn urged consolidating districts to cut costs, but the board lacks authority without legislative action. Ken Willard stressed the need for legislative authorization and cooperation.
Kansas University will award Doctor of Arts to a famed mezzo soprano and Doctor of Science to economist Angus Smith, noting a record diverse class. Chancellor Gray-Little announced the honors at the Board of Regents meeting, alongside plans for a new business school and museum renovations. The freshman class posted the highest ACT average in school history at 25.3 with 21.8 percent minority students. Regents chair Fred Logan praised Gray-Little’s leadership as “outstanding.”
Journal World newsroom in Lawrence Kansas lists its address at 645 New Hampshire Street News Center and provides phone numbers 785 843 1000 and 800 578 8748 for reader inquiries.
Mike Countryman directs circulation contact 832-7137 with mcountryman ljworld.com Classified advertising 832-2222 or www ljworld com Susan Cantrell VP sales marketing 832-6307 scantrell jworldcom Paper delivery questions 832-7199 Published daily by The World Company at Sixth and New Hampshire Lawrence KS 66044-0122 Postmaster address Lawrence Journal World P O Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 0888 USPS 306-520 ABC and AP members
U S stock indices rose with the Dow up 205.82 to 15,373.83 the Nasdaq at 3,839.43 and the S P 500 at 1,721.54. Bond yields slipped with the 30 year at 3.72 percent while commodities surged led by Oil at 102.29 and Gold at 1,282.30 with grains soybeans and metals posting notable moves.
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