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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2013
Page
2
The Journal-World obituary policy directs readers to call 832-7151 for information on running obituaries. It states obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or the families of the deceased.
Visitation scheduled 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary for James Edward Jim Brothers who died August 20 2013 at his home. Online condolences available at the funeral home site.
John Michael Bailey born in Lawrence Kansas died August 19 2013 in San Antonio Texas at age 66. Survived by wife Debra D Bailey children Rachel Brandon Christianson Jonathan Bailey Thomas Bailey Erica Rene Rodriguez grandchild Madelyn Christianson siblings Sue Kapfer and Chuck Bailey and many relatives. Visitation August 22 2013 with prayer at 7 pm at Castill Mission Funeral Home funeral service August 23 2013 at Jefferson Unite Methodist Church interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
The Election Assistance Commission lacks commissioners while Kansas enforces a January 1 proof of citizenship for registrations. About 15,000 remain in limbo. Kobach says two voter groups will exist until litigation ends: those with citizenship proof may vote in all elections, others only federal. ACLU warns of a potential lawsuit if unresolved. Bonney questions Kobach authority and cites no evidence of citizen fraud.
Menards aims to expand by adding six out lots including an 8 acre site able to hold a 60000 square foot store per a traffic study. No tenant yet for the 8 acre parcel or the five other lots, with annexation and rezoning pending city approvals and a potential City Hall review within months.
Organizers staged a social media reenactment of Quantrill’s raid in Lawrence Kansas to personalize history. Volunteers tweeted in character using the QR1863 hashtag, drawing global attention as the hashtag trended and received national media coverage.
Kansas seniors peak 75 percent taking the ACT with 30 percent meeting all four college readiness benchmarks in 2013. In Lawrence Free State High School posted an average score of 24.4 while Lawrence High averaged 23. The state notes benchmark changes in 2013 and stresses core coursework boosts scores.
Former Fairway City Councilman John Ridenour apologized after critics labeled his letter to neighbors as offensive. He said his remark about a Walmart moving into Mission, Kansas, would attract “a different class” of people who might not care for home upkeep and could lower property values. The city clarified he did not speak for Fairway, where he served 17 years, as the Walmart move nears.
The Lawrence Journal-World lists contact routes for tips and ideas across departments including arts government courts crime datebook Kansas University Lawrence schools obituaries photo reprints society and sports plus postmaster address for mail changes.
Soybeans in Chicago priced at 13.50 cents with a $13.04 note. Wheat in KC and Chicago quoted at 3.25 cents and $6.49. Oil in New York down 1.26 dollars to $103.85. Gold falls 2.50 to $1,370.10. Silver at 22.96. Platinum down 6.40 to $1,519.10.
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