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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 2012
Page
2
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Funeral services for Priscilla Faye Burkhardt age 88 of Eudora Kansas are scheduled for 1 a.m. Thursday September 27 2012 at Warren McElwain Mortuary Eudora Chapel Burial will follow at Eudora Cemetery She died September 23 2012 at Medicalodges Eudora She was born January 24 1924 in Uniontown PA daughter of Harry and Grace Bell She was a homemaker and served on the Election Board member of the Eudora Historical Society attended Eudora Baptist Church and delivered Food for Harvester s She married Ray E Burkhardt March 24 1945 in Baltimore MD He preceded her in death October 17 1981 Survivors include daughter Linda Collins and husband Bob Blue Springs MO two grandsons Monte Derek and wife Stephanie three great grandsons McCallister Mac Bennett Drury Dru two nephews and six nieces The family will greet friends Thursday from 10 a.m. until service time at the mortuary Memorials may be given to the Medicalodges Eudora Memorial Fund Online condolences at Warren McElwain dot com. LJWorld dot com
Juanita Faye Crumet 79 of Oskaloosa died September 23 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Graveside services set for Friday September 28 2012 at Hardy Oak Cemetery Jefferson County. She was born March 6 1933 in Shawnee County Topeka KS to Earl W Beard and Mary Jane Holiday Beard. She married Charles A Crumet on April 29 1950 in Lawrence KS. Survivors include two sons Charles W Crumet and Michael L Crumet with spouses. She worked at JC Penney 20 5 years and at the University of Kansas Kansas Geological Survey retiring March 1997. She belonged to a card club and E H U of Jefferson County. The family will receive friends 6 30 to 8 30 PM Thursday at Warren McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Memorials may be made to Special Olympics.
Downtown property owners including a World Company representative question a proposed 1 million special assessment to fund additional garage spaces. They argue public facilities nearby will benefit and urge exemptions for residential and tax exempt properties while commissioners push changes and a revised plan in weeks.
A July protest in downtown Lawrence features three year old Carley Stang and five year old Michael Mercer of Topeka observing PETA volunteers Kelsey James and Amanda Slyter inside an oversized shoebox lying nearly naked to protest animal cruelty in the leather industry at Ninth and Massachusetts streets.
Zach and Claire Arnold, siblings with cystic fibrosis, participate in Lawrence's Great Strides event to raise CF awareness and funds for research and care. Their family discusses diagnosis, treatment, and daily routines at Children's Mercy Hospital, including high calorie diets, chest vest therapy, and keep healthy habits to protect lung health.
The Heart of America Cystic Fibrosis Foundation chapter hosts its third annual Great Strides walk at Sunflower School in Lawrence starting 10 a.m. Saturday. The three mile event benefits CF research, care and education with no minimum donation. walkers raising $100 receive a T shirt. Last year drew about 200 participants and $55,467. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Kansas University cheerleaders and Big Jay will attend. Contact Amy Nyberg or visit cff.org for details.
A Brownback backed group of conservatives defeated incumbent Republicans in the GOP primary. Brownback noted seminars on tax cuts and suggested a social media push, including a possible "Believe it" campaign. The new law exempts 191,000 business owners from income taxes and lowers top individual rates to 4.9 percent for 2013. Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785-423-0668.
Health reporter Karrey Britt can be reached at 832 7190. She edits WellCommons.com and can be followed on Twitter at WellCommons.
Saturday Powerball numbers were 2 16 18 40 42 with Powerball 33. Tuesday Mega Millions were 8 23 50 51 with Mega Ball 26. Saturday Hot Lotto Sizzler numbers 14 20 21 22 with 16. Monday Super Kansas Sash numbers 115 16 19 29. Kansas 2by2 Red 4 17 White 5 8. Tuesday Kansas Pick 3 605.
Classified advertising information and contact options for the Lawrence Journal World include print and online ads. The piece lists Susan Cantrell as VP of sales and marketing with phone and email. Subscription and delivery details, post office box, and newspaper contact numbers are provided.
Today poll asks if readers plan to attend Saturday Oktoberfest at St John the Evangelist Church. A Tuesday poll shows KU online harassment course support at 75 percent No 14 Yes 9 Not sure 2. Vote at LJWorld.com.
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