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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2012
Page
2
The Journal-World obituary policy states information for running obituaries and provides a phone number to call 832 7151. Obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families of the deceased.
Victor H. Allen aged 73 of Eudora died September 19 2012 at his home. A memorial gathering is pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary.
Gary Michael Lee Prather 33 of Lawrence died September 17 2012. Services will be held at 10 am Friday at Lawrence Heights Christian Church. More information at www barnettfamilyfh com.
Lawrence C Froelich Jr 61 of Tecumseh died September 18 at home after battling illness. He owned Meriden Pharmacy with wife Rhonda since 2005 and served as Kansas State Board of Pharmacy executive director. He was KU pharmacy graduate, pilot, and devoted family man survived by spouse Rhonda children and siblings. Memorials to Midland Care Hospice or Meriden Library. Cremation planned with a celebration September 21 at Topeka funeral home.
Lawrence city officials say an outside audit found the numbers correct but unresolved questions remain about possible mechanical problems with remotely read water meters. The period overlaps with Lawrence Country Club adding irrigation ponds, which may explain a drop in usage. The city plans to finish its review in weeks and then revisit the club about billing.
Lawrence school district data show persistent gaps across assessments and graduation rates. Gaps exist between minority and white students, students with IEPs and those without, and between native and non native English speakers. Graduation is 82.8 overall, with multiracial students at 47.6 percent and disabled students scoring lowest. caution urged due to transfer rules. McEwen notes gaps reflect point in time measures, not full progression, and expects Core-aligned assessments in 2014 to better reflect yearlong growth.
A group of school districts argues state budget cuts violate constitutional duties to fund schools. New test data show declines across minority groups and English learners, with black student performance dropping sharply in reading and science. The gap between black and white students widened, as per-student base aid fell from 4400 in 2008-09 to 3838 this year.
Kroger recalls Fresh Selections Tender Spinach sold in 15 states due to possible Listeria. 10 ounce bags with best by Sept 16 UPC 011110916495. Return for refund or replacement. no illnesses reported. Recall tied to NewStar Fresh Foods after a positive Ohio test.
Reader survey asks if you have been honored for volunteer work and if you drink Kansas wine. Results show 64 percent say No and 28 percent Yes with 7 percent in a pinch. Visit LJWorld.com to view more responses and vote.
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