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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2012
Page
2
The Journal World states obituary policy and contact for running obituaries. It notes obituaries run as submitted by funeral homes or families and provides a contact number for information.
Funeral services for Julie Dee Cowdin 44 of Lawrence are Thursday at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home. She died at Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City Kansas and is survived by her husband Tim. parents Karl Bechard Rhonda Young. daughter Riley Pie Pie Cowdin and half sisters Karen Gwin Joey Jones. Memorials go to the Riley Cowdin Educational Fund.
Services for James Dean Baskins aged 73 of Baldwin City are set for 2 p.m. Friday October 19 at Warren-McElwain in Lawrence with visitation the previous evening from 7 to 8 30 p.m. at the same funeral home.
Betty Ann Mayne Vequist 88 died October 15 2012 in Wichita Kansas. Memorial services are pending Brenner Mortuary in Pittsburg KS.
Mary A Freeman 68 of Lawrence died Monday at LMH and arrangements are pending with Rumsey Yost Funeral Home to be announced later.
Donna Shelite states new licenses reflect ongoing technology changes to boost security and service. Each license is handled by one staff member from start to finish, with mail delivery within days and a printed slip issued until arrival. Fees are 29 for new licenses and 26 for renewals. Production costs rise from 2.70 to 4.31 per unit, funded by a 2004 fee increase. Dean Reynoldson notes licenses are highly secure and counterfeiters target states with weaker safeguards. The new cards display only state driving data plus whether the holder is a registered sex offender as required.
The Hays Feeders cattle yard near Hays will close after hauling away its herd early next year due to a two year drought that shrank cattle supply and spiked feed costs. Pratt Feeders general manager Jerry Bohn says mothballing is temporary while some staff transfer to other yards.
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Manchester Missouri may enforce a funeral protest ordinance aimed at Westboro Baptist Church. The law bars protests within 300 feet of services for one hour before and after. The decision upheld a significant government interest and narrowly tailored restriction while preserving alternative communication avenues.
Readers weigh in on last night's presidential debate with Obama and Romney leading in mixed results. A separate poll asks if voters plan to vote early this year with 48 percent yes, 47 percent no, and 3 percent not sure.
Nickerson Kansas elected officials vote to dismantle the small police department while keeping a provision for a public vote in April on reinstating the force. The Reno County sheriff will enforce law until then as residents voice concern over public safety and staffing. Sheriff Randy Henderson noted deputies prioritize calls and may not always be present, especially on weekends. Mayor Jim Gladden cited the chief's resignation as the trigger, and council hints at a possible levy increase to fund two full-time officers if reinstatement occurs.
Journal World Classifieds telephone number 832 2222 and website ljworld com. Print and online advertising inquiries directed to Susan Cantrell vice president of sales and marketing at 832 6307 scantrell ljworld com.
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