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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2013
Page
2
Information on running obituaries. call 832-7151. Obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families of the deceased.
Vernon Lee Brey, 64, died April 27 2013 at his Lyndon home. No services are planned. Funeral services for Rosie B Little, 74, of Lawrence are pending and will be announced by Warren McElwain Mortuary. She died May 1 at LMH.
Heather L Watgen 50 of Lawrence died May 2 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital A Memorial Mass is scheduled for May 6 2013 at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church She was a longtime Cordley Elementary School teacher survived by husband Tom two sons Collin and Thomas A Watgen a brother sister and extended family Memorials may be sent to water.org c/o Cordley Elementary School.
The Kansas Legislature approved SB 102 to govern guns in Kansas, with Governor Brownback signing on April 16 and the law taking effect April 25. Supporters led by Kris Kobach argue it withstands federal challenges, while U S Attorney Barry Grissom calls it illegal and unenforceable. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt estimates defense costs at $625,000 as lawmakers noted margins of passage and votes from Douglas County legislators.
Kansas officials report continued high demand for concealed carry permits with 3462 applications filed in April, down from 4072 in March. The state has 55988 active licensees and says staffing increases have doubled processing capacity, keeping completions within the 90 day legal limit. Legislation to hire three more licensing personnel is under consideration.
Kansas death penalty opponents cite Maryland's repeal as proof the system cannot be fixed and urge replacement with life without parole. KCADP notes four Kansas death sentences overturned and no executions since 1994. Two bills to replace the penalty with life without parole have not advanced in the Legislature.
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach considers appealing a federal court order that would require the state to pay about 389000 dollars in attorneys fees and expenses in a redistricting lawsuit. The dispute centers on who intervened and how costs should be allocated among parties in the contentious case.
Kansas State Extension agent Jennifer Smith says a hard freeze not likely, with overnight low around 32. Blooming plants such as strawberries should be covered or brought inside, though the impact on flowers and fruit trees is minimal. Expected highs hug the upper 40s through Saturday, then 58 Sunday and 67 Monday.
The Lawrence market sees a rebound with median days on market at 68 in March, down from 94 a year earlier, while active listings shrink to 408 from 578 in 2012 and 615 in 2011. Realtors note strong demand and rising April contracts rising to 123 from 98.
The Lawrence Journal World lists editors Mark Potts Ann Gardner and Tom Keegan along with staff contacts for classifieds circulation and advertising. It provides phone numbers for news subscriptions and delivery support and notes publication by The World Company in Lawrence Kansas.
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