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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 2011
Page
2
Funeral services for Eugene Sims, 43, of Lawrence, are pending with Warren McElwain Mortuary. He died Wednesday, September 21, at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City Kansas.
Kenneth M Peterson age 64 of Manhattan died September 19 2011 at his home He was born July 22 1947 in Colby Kansas son of Ernest Milton and Doris Ruby Marcu son Peterson Ken grew up atwood Kansas on the family farm He graduated Kansas State University in 1969 with a degree in Biochemistry He served two years in the US Army during the Vietnam War attaining rank of Captain He later worked as a crop adjuster for Rain and Hail and as a Field Supervisor for the state of Kansas moving to Manhattan in 1999 He married Patricia June White on January 29 1967 in Kansas City Missouri He is survived by his wife Patricia two children Shannon Kimball and Jason of Lawrence and William Peterson and Diane of Overland Park his mother Doris at Atwood two brothers Wayne and Ardis of Junction City and Gregory Brenda of Atwood and three grandchildren Ian Logan Kimball and Sydney Peterson Cremation is planned with memorial services at 2:00 PM Saturday at Yorgensen Meloan Londeen Funeral Chapel Pastor Pat Weyrauch officiating Memorial contributions may go to Turtle Creek Lake Association Youth Fishing Clinic care of Yorgensen Meloan Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan KS 66502.
City lawmakers weigh a local gender identity anti discrimination ordinance after two years of debate. The measure would bar bias in employment housing and public accommodations, aiming to protect transgender residents amid expected opposition from religious groups and conservative activists. A draft is due this afternoon ahead of Tuesday City Hall session.
City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832 6362 and follow him at Twitter dot com slash clawhorn.
The city and Lawrence area Rotary clubs will host an open house at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum and Xeriscape Garden from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The arboretum is located at 5100 W. 27th St. The event will include dedication ceremonies for new additions such as the Bob Frederick Bike Rack and Eleanor.
George Woodyard observes an anniversary in a community garden setting while the Georgeson family unveils a Monarch Waystation project. Plans include planting native species, creating pollinator habitats, and promoting local involvement through informational events.
Lawrence lists dates for wood chip sale from Oct 6 to Oct 8 with 8 am to 3 or 4 pm hours and compost sale on Oct 20 to Oct 22. Price is 10 dollars per pickup load for both sales. Locations at mulch and compost lot 1420 E 11th St near 11th and Haskell.
KU officials including Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little and Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger met in a 30 minute closed session with K-State leaders to review Big 12 contracts. McKechnie emphasized focus on academics and building cross campus ties while noting football remains prominent. Libby Johnson, KU student body president, said students are watching and hope KU remains in the Big 12.
EPA says coarse dust harms health especially in urban areas and rural monitoring lags. Kansas has 10 air monitors with four in Wichita and two in Kansas City metro, but no statewide exceedances. Farm groups push back, arguing costs and practicality. bill would pause stricter rules for a year and allow state oversight.
Lawrenc e police investigate a wave of thefts targeting Chevrolet Cavaliers parked for hours. Victims report catalytic converters stolen, with losses ranging from 330 to 1000 dollars. Lenexa suspects linked to earlier cases, police seek vigilant parking lot watchfulness.
The Lawrence Journal World lists staff contacts for news and departments, including editors, advertising staff, and departments for classifieds, circulation, and production. It provides phone numbers, email patterns, and a mailing address at Sixth and New Hampshire in Lawrence Kansas.
Today’s poll on rld.com asks residents in Lawrence whether they support a proposed law to protect transgender people. A second poll asks how many people know your personal password, with results showing 56 percent say only the respondent knows it and smaller shares for others.
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