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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2016
Page
2
Obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families and for information call 832 7151. This notice outlines the policy for submitting death notices and arranging running obituaries in the Journal World.
Services pending for Winnie Winifred Hill Gallup 95 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor with arrangements by Warren McElwain Mortuary. She died at home on September 19 in Lawrence. Funeral details for Norma Evelyn Jarrett 89 of Lawrence will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home after her death at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Douglas County Commissioners will discuss raising the informal bidding threshold for department heads to 20 000 with prior approvals for 20 001 to 50 000 if three informal bids exist. The changes also add non bidable expenditure categories and allow freer sale and salvage of outdated property as part of a new policy alignment with Lawrence city rules. The meeting is at 4 pm Wednesday at the Douglas County Courthouse.
Lawrence High School announces a safety enhanced homecoming parade for Wednesday evening along 21st Street from Stewart Avenue to the south parking lot entry near Louisiana Street. The 6 30 p m start leads to Rally Around the Lion in the west gym with activities including candidate introductions, games, concessions, and a bonfire.
Grace Oliver, a former server, alleges racial and other harassment at The Big Biscuit, with managers allegedly dismissive when complaints were raised. Owner Jason Paetzold says an investigation began after her claim. Another ex-employee, Annie Landis, also described hostile behavior and mockery, while EEOC comments noted typical complaint processes.
Kansas families push for federal disclosure of campus gun policies and crime data. Rep Ellison introduced the Campus Gun Policy Transparency Act to require public universities receiving federal funds to publish weapons policies and on campus gun crimes. The bill has limited House support, while Kansas schools prepare policy drafts under Board of Regents guidance.
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EUS Susan and Wyatt Werner of Lawrence have a boy born Monday. Jose Vargas and Marissa Graika of Lawrence have a girl born Monday. Alice and Matt Neuman are listed with an unspecified child.
The Journal World states its policy to correct significant errors brought to the editors’ attention. Readers may report mistakes by calling 832 7154 or emailing news at ljworld.com.
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