News 2008-06-24 Andanh.com

Developers bet on future Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:17:00 EST
You might not know their names, but you have visited their projects.

Births Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
St. Francis

Pets Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
The following animals have been brought to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Road. The telephone number is 233-7325.

Police and fire calls Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
Police calls

Polling hits cell phone wall Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
It isn't difficult to see that Thomas Seay will vote for Nancy Boyda in the upcoming congressional elections.

Topeka man arrested in Lawrence shooting Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
LAWRENCE — A 31-year-old Topeka man was one of two people arrested in connection with a shooting early Sunday near 19th and Haskell, on the city's east side.

Daily Dose: Looking forward Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
CITY COUNCIL

Zoo plans cookies, milk Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
The Topeka Zoo will offer its Cookies and Milk program July 19 and Aug. 16.

Women report burglary, robbery Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
Two women were the reported victims of an aggravated burglary and robbery early Saturday in their home in the 1700 block of S.E. Quincy.

Girls 'jumped' after altercation Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
Topeka police were called to the 900 block of S.W. Polk shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday regarding a report of two teenage girls who had been assaulted.

Kwik Shop robbed Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
Police said a south Topeka convenience store was robbed early Saturday of an undisclosed amount of cash.

Woman assaulted in burglary Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
A 22-year-old woman told police she was assaulted when someone burglarized her eastside home early Sunday.

Kindnesses abound in Topeka area Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:17:00 EST
Free gardens, a real treat

Fresh Start — Bid process flawed Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
A new governmental report about the Air Force's outrageous decision to reject Boeing's bid for a multibillion-dollar contract for air refueling tankers should set spirits soaring here in Kansas.

Letter: Stimulus vote Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
After reading Don Daniels' letter about Rep. Jerry Moran's vote against the farm bill, it brought to mind a question that's been bugging me.

Letter: Wasting fuel Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
I agree wholeheartedly with T.J. Scott's June 9 letter concerning Ric Anderson's column on May 27. With the continuing rise in the price of gasoline and everything else along with it, anything we can do to conserve would be worth it.

Letter: Get involved, dads Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
America was saddened to hear the news of Tim Russert's death.

Letter: Valuable lesson Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
To Washburn Rural High School principal Ed Raines and the students who gave their time to clean the graffiti and artwork displayed by other students, we give a heartfelt thank you. Mr. Raines has taught a valuable lesson in integrity and responsibility.

Letter: Political process Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
In her June 8 Sunday column, Glenda Overstreet wrote a piece titled, "Time to Recognize Obama." In it, she criticized those who labeled him the presumptive Democratic nominee for the presidency. She questions, "So, what is missing in order for Obama to be considered as a definitive Democratic nominee if reaching the delegate count isn't enough?" The answer is, if or when the delegates vote for him at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Until that time, he will remain the presumptive nominee.

Letter: What an eyesore Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
For years now, one of Topeka's best recreation resources has been the Shunga Trail. It quite possibly is used year-round more than any other venue in Topeka.

Analysis: Are Democrats building a bench? Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
Kansas Democrats are trying to build a team for the future.

Critics bashing green group Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
An organization helping the state develop a plan to reduce carbon emissions is being criticized for what opponents say are its ties to "alarmist" environmentalist groups.

Better You: Tips from the pros Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
How to get started

Gartner: Balance is key to overall health Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:17:00 EST
This week, in addition to eating breakfast, walking three to four times a week and adding more water into your diet, we are addressing balance.

Mama's road to White House stops at TPAC Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
Neither John McCain nor Barack Obama may make a campaign stop in Topeka before the November election, but Thelma "Mama" Hopkins' road to the White House will pass through here in August.

Handmade eternal rest Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:17:00 EST
ST. MARYS — Matthew White's pastime began with a request about two years ago.

Elliott defends TGA Stroke Play title Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
Unlike a year ago, Mark Elliott didn't head to the final hole of the TGA City Stroke Play championship tied for the lead.

KU will take store to court Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas' athletic department is taking a Lawrence clothing store to federal court this week, seeking an order banning the store from selling unlicensed Jayhawk-related merchandise.

Hawkeye wins Jayhawk Open Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
J.P. Ritchie had never played Henry Walsh before Sunday and his first experience wasn't a pleasant one — a loss in the Jayhawk Open men's open doubles final at Kossover Tennis Center.

Daily Dose: The Sunflower draft Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
NBA draft

Youth softball results Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
KEN BERRY SATURDAY

Local softball results Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
City co-rec

Youth baseball results Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
HPBA

Local baseball results Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
City men

Outlying districts feel pain at pump Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:18:00 EST
Every school child knows the song lyrics.

KC storms back for wild victory Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:19:00 EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The game was only 2½ innings old, but already the Royals trailed by six. Nothing was going right for the home team. Nothing.

Southeast board names Olson's replacement
GYPSUM — Southeast of Saline School Board members Monday night filled a vacant position on the board, approved increases in school lunches for the coming year, and gave the go-ahead for a new, easy-to-clean coating in the boys locker rooms.Early on in the meeting, the board heard from four applicants for the open position created when Gary Olson resigned in April. Olson had previously been barred from attending school board meetings or other school events after allegedly threatening to “do a Columbine” at the school during a dispute with his then-wife, Connie.Board members heard briefly from the applicants, Becky Cooper, Pat Weller, Sue Unruh and Brad Glessner before appointing Cooper to serve the remainder of Olson’s term, which expires in April.Cooper grew up in the Southeast of Saline district, and said that because she has two young boys, has “a vested interest in the district.

Rural Development moves Chapman office
CHAPMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development department has moved its Chapman disaster recovery services to the American Legion building, 222 1/2 Marshall in Chapman.

New classes, increased fees to be considered
English and math classes will be on the fall schedule for students at Salina Area Technical School, as progress continues toward the school becoming an independent technical college.

Trial date set for Olson threat cases
The trial for a former Southeast of Saline School Board member accused of making criminal threats is scheduled in September, although his attorney is still hopeful the matter will be resolved.

Topeka man accused of sex crimes
A Topeka man who was arrested Friday on a warrant is accused of rape, sodomy and taking indecent liberties with a Saline County girl.

Court appoints attorney for shooting suspect
After nearly four months of incarceration, Cesar Ramos was appointed an attorney Monday to represent him against a charge of attempted murder.

Priest corrals burglar, who escapes through window
A Catholic priest locked an apparent burglar in a room at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 118 N. Ninth, Sunday, but the man jumped out a window and fled before police arrived.

Car hits woman, drives away
Cynthia M. Walker, 46, was treated at Salina Regional Health Center Sunday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle.

Man shoots self in head, survives
A Salina man attempting to demonstrate his allegiance to a friend who had been jumped at a bar shot himself in the head early Sunday morning, but survived.

Young Democrats elect officers
Gerrett Morris has been elected president of the Saline County Young Democrats, and Barb Shirley has been elected vice president.

Horst to lead education planning committee
Kansas Rep. Deena Horst, R-Salina, has been appointed chairwoman of the Joint Committee on Legislative Educational Planning.

Salina City Commissioner Alan Jilka said Monday he opposes what he sees growing into an unintended entitlement program — the divvying up of a portion of the receipts from the city’s quarter-cent sales tax.Jilka voiced similar opposition to some of last year’s human services requests. Monday he again called sustaining nonprofit enterprises from year to year a distortion of the original purpose of the program.“These things do appear to be becoming an entitlement,” said Commissioner Abner Perney. “In a way, tying it to the sales tax puts a term limit on it. But we haven’t actually held up our hands and said this is all through in 2010 (the year the tax is scheduled to expire).”The tax, approved by voters in 2004, generates $123,600 set aside in the proposed 2009 budget for human services. Commissioners have discussed financing a new aquatic center by asking voters in November to renew the 1/4-cent sales tax and increase it by 1/8 of a cent, for a combined 3/8-cent tax.

Reporter David Clouston can be reached at 822-1403 or by e-mail at dclouston@salina.com.

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