Deaths Profeta Services for Betsy Nelick Profeta
Funeral services for Betsy Nelick Profeta 61 of North Port Florida will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Episcopal Church. Interment is private in Stony Point Cemetery. She died January 5 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after being born November 24 1948 in Madison Wisconsin. She graduated Lawrence High School in 1966 as valedictorian and earned a BA in English from Cornell College and a master’s from the State University of New York in Buffalo. She taught abroad and in Kansas and most recently at Manatee College in Florida. She married John Profeta and is survived by son Jamie Profeta Tim Nelick and Jamie’s wife Lisa. Memorials may be sent to the Lawrence Humane Society.
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Elizabeth
Betsy” Nelick Profeta
North Port
Fla
Trinity Episcopal Church
Stony Point
Douglas County
Ms. Profeta
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Madison
Wis
Franklyn C
Elizabeth Mount Nelick
Lawrence
Lawrence High School
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Iowa
State College of New York
Buffalo
Oxford University
England
VISTA
Liberia
Peace Corps
Afghanistan
Africa
Iran
Italy
Saudi Arabia
Lawrence Humane Society
Warren McElwain Mortuary
13Th St
Warrenmcelwain .Com
Celebration of life for Fred Leimkuhler in Tonganoxie
Funeral home hosts a later date memorial for 88-year-old Fred Leimkuhler of Tonganoxie with visitation Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Quisenberry Funeral Home. He died Wednesday January 6 2010 at Tonganoxie Nursing Center.
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Tonganoxie
Fred Leimkuhler
Quisen
Berry Funeral Home
Fourth St
Leimkuhler
Tonganoxie Nursing Center
Lawrence Datebook highlights local arts and events
A busy listing of upcoming Lawrence events includes food fun for all ages at the library, solo exhibitions by Shawn Bitters and Lynda Andrus at the Lawrence Arts Center, H1N1 vaccination clinics, a First Time Homebuyers workshop, Tea Time Fiesta for ages 5 to 12, Model U N benefit at Jackpot Music Hall, family storytimes, a Kansas statehood anniversary planning meeting, Nesting Bald Eagles talk by Michael Watkins, and additional library storytimes and activity sessions. The notice also provides submission details for Datebook listings and mentions the Meetings and Gatherings calendar in the Journal-World.
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Shawn Bitters
Lawrence Arts Center
N.H
Lynda Andrus
Maine
United Way Center
Ridge Court
Homeowners, Inc
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence High School
U.N. Benefit
Jackpot Music Hall
Mass
Kansas
Michael Watkins
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Datebook
P.O. Box
Lawrence
World.com
Journal-World
Ijworld.com
Ljworld.com
Lawrence arrests linked to December East 19th Street robbery
A 19 year old Lawrence man was arrested Thursday on aggravated robbery conspiracy burglary and kidnapping charges for the Dec 21 1900 block East 19th Street heist that restrained a 53 year old man. A second 25 year old Lawrence man was arrested on aggravated assault battery and criminal threat after a confrontation with a woman in the same block. No injuries were reported and police logs note the paper does not print all police reports. A birth notice: Tiffany and Benjamin Copeland Ozawkie welcomed a girl Thursday.
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Lawrence
East 19Th Street
Journal-World asks readers to report errors for corrections
The Journal-World states its policy to correct significant errors in this space, inviting readers to call 785 832 7154 or email news jworld com if they believe a mistake was made.
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Journal-World
Jworld.com
Icy weather brings unseen benefits for area crops
Snow and freezing temps soothe pests and aid plants, offering optimism for spring. Jennifer Smith of K State Extension in Douglas County notes snow insulates the ground like a blanket, while her supervisor Bill Wood echoes the idea as winds chill further and shoveling remains unpleasant.
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Jennifer Smith
K-State Research and Extension
Douglas County
Smith
Bill Wood
Wood
Snowy period fuels Lawrence vehicle crash count climb
Lawrence police report 33 vehicle accidents from Wednesday noon through Thursday 3:30 p.m. with three minor injuries. Eskimos describe insulation against the cold as walls shield residents from frigid wind. Cold snaps are killing off emerging pests such as ticks and box elder bugs, while mosquitoes have not yet hatched and spiders seek refuge indoors.
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Lawrence
Michael Monroe
Smith
Snow removal anger lands in Lawrence apartment window
A resident at Graystone Apartments complained about the lack of snow removal and damaged an office window after leaving a note venting frustration. Police say the incident caused 350 in damage and no suspects were identified. Nearby commentary notes ongoing winter weather effects.
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Lawrence
Graystone Apartments
Sixth St
Michael Monroe
Ance
Monroe
Youth hoops tourney expands with weekend event
Youth basketball tournament spans 10 city gyms this weekend with teams from Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri. Lanner aims to land a summer event twice as large while promoting youth softball and baseball tours to attract Lawrence visitors. Teams get at least three games, up to six, boosting local downtime shopping and dining opportunities. City reporter Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362.
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Lanner
Lawrence
Robinson
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Chad Lawhorn
Farmers discuss health reform with Kansas Farmers Union
Donn Teske president of the Kansas Farmers Union with 1500 members and 8800 associates leads a discussion on health reform and tax-exempt organization issues. He cites inadequate affordable care for farmers and a survey showing 17 percent with significant medical debt despite insurance.
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Donn Teske
Kansas Farmers Union
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