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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2012
Page
2
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William R Schott 85 of Overbrook died October 17 2012 at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook Kansas. Services will be 10 am October 19 2012 at Oak Hill Cemetery with burial at Oak Hill. Survivors include son Jerry Adams Lawrence daughter Carol Crane La Mesa California brother Raymond Schott Lawrence four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call October 18 2012 from noon to 8 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Condolences at www rumsey yost com.
Topeka activist Sonny Scroggins formally opened a recall bid against Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, arguing he is derelict in duties. He submitted a $100 filing and a petition plan to Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer, needing about 83,000 signatures to trigger a 90 day path to a statewide vote.
LMH plans to adopt the da Vinci robotic system to perform hysterectomies colon surgeries prostate treatments and other operations with multiple tiny incisions. Hospital officials say the tech is becoming standard in the area and could shorten hospital stays and aid recovery while potentially reducing patient outflow to other cities.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital board weighs spending about 2 million to replace two CT scanners, citing one at replacement age and advances cutting radiation by 60 percent and speeding scans. The hospital also pursues recruiting a LMH employed psychiatrist to address local shortage, with a hire possibly next summer.
Sherry Tamerius, a Pinckney teacher, worries about preserving the 1930s building’s wooden bannisters as Gould Evans Associates presents design needs. Principal John Wilkins says aesthetics will be considered. The firm has surveyed district schools, prioritizing older elementary buildings in central and East Lawrence to align with newer west-side facilities.
Lawrence district education officials led by Wilkins from Gould Evans discussed upgrading Pinckney Elementary Park to improve thermal comfort and expand classroom space. Plans include reconfiguring walls to support collaboration and project based learning under Common Core, with 16 more public input meetings through Nov. 19 and a Kennedy School session at 7 p.m.
National Park Service officials announced the Battle of Black Jack site near Baldwin City Kansas as a national historic landmark. The designation includes the 40 acre battlefield the adjacent 11 acre Ivan Boyd Prairie Preserve and a two acre roadside park, boosting visibility for local Civil War history and aiding future funding and visitor services.
Wednesday poll asks whether Sporting Kansas City should rename Livestrong Sporting Park amid Lance Armstrong controversy. It also presents last night's presidential debate results with Obama at 53 percent, Romney 33 percent, and a 12 percent draw. Cast votes at LJWorld.com.
The notice lists contact points for advertising at Journal World in Lawrence Kansas with phone numbers for classified and media sales. It names Susan Cantrell as vice president of sales and marketing and provides a city address and regional phone lines.
Notices of address changes must be sent to Lawrence Journal-World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888. The instruction specifies sending alterations to the post office box for correspondence.
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