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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2014
Page
6
Secretary of State Kris Kobach discussed his delinquent Douglas County property taxes after appealing an agricultural valuation. He says a late notice or missed deadline caused the first half payment lapse, despite receiving a revised figure by phone.
County treasurer Paula Gilchrist notes that Kobach paid the $614.32 real estate tax bill on August 13, the same day the first delinquent tax list was published in the county newspaper. An additional $16.30 for advertising and administrative costs was paid on August 19 after the second list had been prepared.
Two Kansas City area obituaries report the deaths of William O. Scott born 1932 and Verle Weems, a Lawrence resident and Navy veteran. Scott taught English at the University of Kansas with a life rich in academia and public service. services at Unitarian Fellowship scheduled. Weems, a California and Kansas resident, served in Vietnam, worked for KU Memorial Unions, and will be buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church Youth Group or Building Fund.
Eleven applicants vie for the 7th district judge vacancy created by the retirement of Douglas County Judge Michael Malone. A nominating commission will interview at 9 a.m. Sept. 23 in the Douglas County Judicial Center. the panel will forward two or three names to Gov. Brownback, who has 60 days to appoint.
Mirth Cafe at 947 New Hampshire St halted operations after the Kansas Department of Revenue seized equipment and other assets to recover about 125000 in unpaid sales and withholding taxes. Owner Zahorik says a deal to sell the name, recipes, and IP is in place with plans to reopen August 30 under new ownership.
Secretary Kris Kobach said about 180 Kansans registered with the federal form without proof of citizenship and only one cast a ballot in the Aug. 5 primaries under the dual system. Democrats dispute the policy, arguing it disenfranchises new voters while Kobach defends the citizenship mandate.
Law enforcement halted a Jeep Cherokee after a prolonged pursuit through Lawrence and into Douglas County. Speeds reached 95 mph in rural areas and 65 mph in town. Spike strips failed twice. no injuries reported though a patrol car was damaged in the stop near a soybean field southwest of Lawrence.
Miss Fortune's Creation Station at 726 Massachusetts St. has shut its doors after more than three decades in downtown Lawrence. Jen nifer Nash, owner since 2005, cited slowing sales as the reason for closing. the eclectic shop sold clothing, jewelry, tapestries, sterling silver, incense and other items. No other plans for the storefront were announced.
Actor and 1993 KU graduate Rob Riggle will be grand marshal for the Kansas University homecoming parade down Massachusetts Street at 6 p.m. on September 26, followed by a pep rally on Eighth Street. The events kick off a week of activities ending with the KU Texas game on September 27 in Memorial Stadium under the theme Roll with the Hawks.
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