Death of Dr William Wempe Lawrence Veterinarian and donor
William W. Wempe 94 of Lawrence died September 15 2001. Mass at St John the Evangelist Lawrence with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery. He owned Wempe Small Animal Hospital and Walk A Way Farm raised Holstein cattle and Shetland ponies. He was a 1940 Kansas State University graduate and helped establish the Wempe Luckroth Veterinary Scholarship. Survived by family including children grandchildren great grandchildren and siblings. Memorials suggested to Lawrence Humane Society or Douglas County 4 H Foundation.
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Peters John P. military graveside rites and survivor list
John P. Peters 90 of Lawrence dies September 16 2011 at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community. Graveside services at Oak Hill Cemetery Monday at 11 a.m. He served as a Navy lieutenant in WWII and banked in Lawrence and Osborne. Survived by wife Lila. three sons a daughter eight grandchildren and sister. Memorials suggested to Red Cross or Douglas County Visiting Nurses Rehabilitation and Hospice Care. Funeral arrangements through the local mortuary.
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Citizenship ceremony honors new Americans in community event
U S Rep Kevin Yoder addressed new citizens from several backgrounds emphasizing freedom and opportunity. Stella Ayers noted the long wait and the significance of having a voice in politics. Shi from KU School of Pharmacy hailed the oath as a life changing milestone and a step toward a better future.
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Judge questions limits to abortion coverage
A Kansas abortion insurance law faced a challenge as U S Magistrate Judge Kenneth Gale questioned whether the rider approach truly avoids an undue burden or simply hides the policy change. The ACLU seeks a temporary injunction while the case proceeds, arguing the measure is unconstitutional.
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Ex KU football star Elvis Patterson charged with DUI
Douglas County prosecutors filed three misdemeanor counts against Elvis Patterson, a former Kansas University and NFL player, for a June 4 stop on Kansas Highway 10. Patterson, 51, of Lenexa, faces DUI, speeding and refusing a preliminary breath test after a deputy recorded 82 mph in a 70 mph zone. He was arrested early June 4, posted $250 bail, and now has a summons to appear Oct 11 in Douglas County District Court. Patterson played for KU as a college star and later pursued professional football.
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Former NFL Defensive Back Faces Child Sex Charge
Lawrence police arrested a 37 year old man on Thursday after a 15 year old girl accused him of sexual assault in a south central Lawrence residence. Prosecutors filed one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child alleging the offense occurred by Sept. 10. Bond set at 60000 with next court appearance slated for Wednesday. Journal World notes suspect not identified absent conviction.
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Museum marks Lawrence's birthday at Founders Day event
The Watkins Community Museum of History hosts a 157th Founders Day celebration for Lawrence from 2 to 5 pm Sunday at 1047 Mass. Activities include crafts scavenger hunt with prizes from Downtown Lawrence Inc. and treats from Billy Vanilly Cupcakes. The museum seeks contributions to its It Happened on Mass Street photo collection.
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Missile finds home near Cosmosphere launch park plans
Cosmosphere leaders discussed the missile now set to be accommodated near a rocket and aircraft park across from the Cosmosphere. Cosmosphere President Christopher Orwell noted ties to Lawrence, where he once led a Kansas University NROTC unit. The City may research the missile’s history, which trace to a 1964 Lawrence Navy League presentation.
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Welfare changes tighten TANF rules and school proof
The TANF program enacts stricter rules including mandatory job search at application, a one time $1000 hardship option with one year TANF forgo, a 48 month soft lifetime limit, permanent loss for fraud, full household income counting for food stamps, counting cohabiting partners for eligibility, proof children are in school for temporary assistance, 20 hours weekly work for child care recipients, and students already required to work 20 hours. In 2010 TANF served nearly 37 000 families monthly with 1 067 in Douglas County. food assistance served about 260 000 Kansans with 7 208 in Douglas County.
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Statehouse reporter contact line
Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785-423-0668 for comment or filings.
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Postmaster: address changes to Lawrence Journal-World
Notices instruct readers to send address changes to the Lawrence Journal-World at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888 USA Periodicals postage paid at Lawrence Kansas and note bureau and AP memberships for circulation verification.
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Poll prompts vote on Polaris donation to Cosmosphere
Today’s poll asks if Lawrence should donate the Polaris missile in Centennial Park to the Hutchinson Cosmosphere. Respondents weigh defense impact versus exhibit value. A second poll asks whether Lawrence is a great place to retire per Money Magazine with 49 percent saying no and 41 percent yes.
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