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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2015
Page
2
The Journal-World obituary policy states that obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families. For information about running obituaries, call 832-7151.
Services for Vera B De Mott, 89, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary. She passed away Thursday, July 2.
Shirley Erskin Skeet Lohness, 58, of rural Baldwin City, died Thursday July 2 2015 at her home. Services are pending at Rumsey Yost.
Walter Lee Walt Sanford Sr died peacefully on June 30 2015 in his sleep. A memorial service will be held at Heritage Baptist Church in Lawrence on July 11 2015 at 2 00 pm. All who knew him are invited.
Grace Kellogg Melton 97 of Belleville died July 1 2015 at Salina Regional Health Center Funeral services were July 4 2015 at United Presbyterian Church Belleville with burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Survived by three sons two daughters 12 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and many relatives. Memorials to the Presbyterian Church Belleville or Lecompton Historical Society. Bachelor Surber Funeral Home Belleville entrusted with arrangements. LJWorld.com
City budget proposes about 15 million in new funding for compensation and programs. Wages would rise an average 3 percent for eligible employees, with targeted increases for senior police and fire staff and some supervisors. Additional funding aims to restart WRAP at 350 thousand dollars, fund social workers in schools, and boost library operations by 200 thousand. Tax impact shows a 19 dollar annual rise on a 160 thousand dollar home, with final approval due in late July or August.
Lawrence May home sales climbed 25 percent from 2014, lifting year-to-date gains to 20 percent. Inventory fell to 349 homes in May, down nearly 100 from a year ago, with 133 new contracts down over 7 percent. Median price sits at 162,500 while total 2015 sales reach 462 through May.
Response state denies name changes for gay and lesbian spouses on licenses and offers no joint tax filing plan. Brownback backed a 2005 constitutional amendment banning gay marriage and rescinded a 2007 nondiscrimination order. He aims to move quickly to extend benefits and protections, while lawmakers are out of session. Equality Kansas criticizes the pace as defiance and urges immediate action.
The Lawrence Journal World offers story ideas via email at news ljworld com and lists delivery and billing contacts including a main phone line and a customer service number. Postmaster address is P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 0888.
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