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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2011
Page
2
Services for Suzanne Mary Rohr Miller age 62 of Nokomis Florida are pending and will be announced later. Miller formerly of Lawrence died Wednesday October 12 2011. She was the sister of Leslie Rohr Reynard of Lawrence.
Ruth Rae Ward Weir a longtime Lawrence resident died October 12 2011 in Minneapolis Minnesota aged 90 She will be honored with a memorial service at the Lawrence Unitarian Fellowship November 26 2011 Burial at Pioneer Cemetery She led a life of community service and travel and was active in KU groups Meals on Wheels Habitat for Humanity and the Lawrence Public Library Her survivors include her children Arnold Weir and Ann Ricketts Jim and grandchildren great grandchildren and a brother Memorial contributions may go to KU Endowment or Douglas County Community Foundation.
Donald L. Karr 84 of Lawrence died October 20 2011 at home. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Warren McElwain Mortuary with a graveside at Graceland Cemetery Burlington. He served in WWII on USS Washburn and was a longtime electrician and KU worker. He is survived by three sons and three grandchildren, with a family visitation Monday evening. Memorials suggested to VFW Local Post 852.
Florence M Reynolds Scott 99 of Lawrence formerly Berryton died October 19 2011 after a short illness Burial is at Mount Hope Cemetery Services are set for 10 am Monday at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel Topeka She was born May 17 1912 in Great Bend daughter of Hilary B Talbott and Clara M Talbott Survivors include daughter Barbara Walden and husband Bob two grandchildren Cindy Wampler and Wayne Walden plus three great grandchildren Memorials suggested to Berryton United Methodist Church or donor's choice.
Architects showcase a perforated metal open façade for a 3.5 story garage south of the library. A higher design could add 76 spaces costing just over 1 million dollars. City leaders will weigh funding at the Nov 1 meeting while considering a temporary library site during the 24 month remodel.
Regents approved an 8 to 1 plan to boost president salaries with a mix of state and endowment funds, while critics urged funding from state dollars not tuition. Emert lamented raises for non executives, while Downey-Smidt defended the increases as a way to reward excellence. Current and planned salaries include Beggs at Wichita State 277,160 to 282,150 and Gray-Little at 432,650. others show notable market adjustments and cost-of-living raises as the board weighs a merit pool for July 1 2012.
The library board praised Flanders for doubled circulation to 14 million items over ten years and for pushing self check stations and social media. They outlined plans for an $18 million expansion voters approved in November, with construction planned in 2013. Thompson noted the search for a new director with strong library experience in a university community.
Ben Davis of Eudora defends protesters right to speak while supporting peaceful action. Lawrence police spokesman Sgt Matt Sarna says authorities will enforce laws and ordinances, aiming for a peaceful resolution. Occupy Lawrence members vote to stay in the park past 11 30 p m and to move most camping gear off site while considering short term park relocations. Jason Phoenix proposes rotating park occupations to keep dialogue alive.
Aaron Couch and George Diepenbrock provided extra information enhancing the coverage. The editors credited the additional reporting to these journalists who contributed to the final narrative.
Directory style summary noting staff contacts for advertising and news at the Lawrence Journal World. Includes names and phone numbers for Dennis Anderson Susan Cantrell and Dan Cox and general publication and postal information for The World Company in Lawrence Kansas.
A brief list of lottery results shows Wednesday's Powerball numbers 16 26 35 52 58 with Powerball 2, Tuesday's Mega Millions numbers 24 25 45 47 53 with Mega Ball 42, Wednesday's Hot Lotto Sizzler 3 11 13 36 37 with extra 19, and Wednesday's Super Kansas Cash 7 25 27 28 with draw 21.
A reader poll asks if a teen has been in a car accident with yes or no options. It also queries the toughest parking spot location in Lawrence, with 53 percent picking KU campus, 33 percent Downtown, 9 percent Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and 3 percent Other. Cast votes at LJWorld.com.
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