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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 2011
Page
2
Paula Jo Calhoun, 55, of Lawrence, died Thursday October 27, 200, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Memorial services set for 11 am Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home and Crematory.
Paul D. Cardwell, 57, of Abilene, will be honored at a memorial service at 5 p.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Church in Abilene. He died Tuesday, October 25, 2011. The family will receive friends starting at 4 p.m. prior to the service.
Dr. Carlos Monroe Cooper DVM aged 86 of Bonner Springs Kansas died October 24 2011 in Lawrence Kansas. Memorial services set for October 30 2011 at First Christian Church Bonner Springs with a Celebration of Life on November 26 2011 at Lake of the Forest Clubhouse Bonner Springs. He was a WWII Merchant Marine veteran and former Kansas State Representative. Survived by three children eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Memorials to Vaughn Trent Community Services c/o Alden Harrington Funeral Home Bonner Springs.
Marguerite Elinor Johnson 91 of Saratoga Springs New York died October 25 2011. A graveside service is set for 4 p.m. Monday October 31 2011 at Oak Hill Cemetery Lawrence Kansas with a 3 30 p.m. gathering at Warren McElwain Mortuary. She was born February 15 1920 in Lawrence Kansas to Otto and Vera Hunzicker. She married Wayne Johnson August 14 1943 in Lawrence he preceded her in death February 12 2006. Survivors include two sons Jerry Johnson and Steven Johnson two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Contributions to Alzheimer's Association and care of Warren McElwain Mortuary. Online condolences at www.warrenmcelwain.com.
On Saturday Kansas University's Memorial Stadium hosts the 20th Heart of America Marching Festival with 20 high school bands from Kansas Nebraska and Missouri. Five judges evaluate percussion auxiliary music marching and overall effect as performances run from 1 15 p m to 7 15 p m followed by KU exhibition and awards. Lawrence High and Free State High School also perform with admissions 10 for adults 5 for students and seniors and free for preschoolers.
Kansas Governor Brownback vetoed the Arts Commission budget in May, eliminating state funding and prompting NEA and the Mid-America Arts Alliance to halt grants. The commission, facing staff cuts, promised a private fundraising plan while considering but ultimately not submitting a federal plan before the Oct 31 deadline.
Kansas officials outline a four to six month traffic plan for the 23rd Street bridge project. A temporary two-lane access road will open on each side, speed limits drop to 30 or 35 mph, and right turns only at access points to ease flow. The new bridge will carry five lanes with a south sidewalk and north path, plus a fresh rails-to-trails connection.
Lawrence residents shared praise for KU stars and coach as they attended a women’s event to raise funds. Breast cancer patient Angie Herring, 56, described a joyful night with KU greats and coach Danny Manning, plus tips from coach Roy Williams era icon Larry Brown, all amid a sold out crowd and camera flashes.
A compact local media directory listing partners for the Journal-World including Mediaphormedia and contact Dan Cox with phone and email details. It enumerates sections such as City government County government Courts and crime Kansas University Lawrence schools Consumer affairs Sports Arts and entertainment Obituaries Health Transportation and Photo reprints.
Thursday's poll shows 52 percent did not buy local food in the past week while 18 percent bought at a store, 15 percent at several places, 10 percent at a farmers market, and 2 percent at a restaurant. Readers are invited to visit LJWorld.com to view more responses and cast a vote.
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