News 2008-07-01 Andanh.com

Price reaches $4 mark Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
Gas hit the dreaded $4-a-gallon mark Monday in Topeka, just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Births Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
St. Francis

Pets Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
The following animals have been brought to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Road. The telephone number is 233-7325.

Society of St. Pius X rejects reconciliation Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:03:00 EST
The Society of St. Pius X, which operates St. Mary's Academy and College in St. Marys, has rejected terms offered by the Vatican that would have reconciled it with the Roman Catholic Church.

Station colored 'green' Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
LAWRENCE — The Midwest's first persuasively "green" fuel station was unveiled Monday to bumper-to-bumper praise from politicians, environmentalists and researchers eager for success of the avant-garde business.

Volunteer serving as assistant attorney Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
HOLTON — A Hoyt lawyer is serving as assistant Jackson County attorney without pay while the Jackson County attorney is out of the office because of an illness, officials said Monday.

Federal agency announces aid going to Greensburg Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:04:00 EST
Greensburg residents are receiving aid from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help them repair their county courthouse and build new homes following last spring's devastating tornado.

Three men arrested in car burglaries Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
EMPORIA — Three Emporia men were arrested late Sunday in connection with auto burglary and criminal damage to property.

A few pennies lead to problems Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:01:00 EST
A home mortgage company that shorted Shawnee County on property tax payments by about $9.25 appears likely to end up paying it about $9,000.

Judge opts to depart from trying sex cases Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:18:00 EST
Four floors below Judge Matthew Dowd's courtroom, the mother hardly could believe the words she was reading.

Commission delays Silver Lake fire station decision Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
Shawnee County Commissioners will wait 90 days before deciding whether to let the Silver Lake Fire Department build a fire station at N.W. 46th and Landon Road.

Topekan found guilty Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
EMPORIA — Topeka business owner Theron Thomas "Tommy" Kent was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and other charges by an Emporia jury Monday afternoon.

Daily Dose: GOP Senate candidates debate on Cates show Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
The three Republican candidates for the Kansas Senate's 18th district remained generally positive and issue-oriented Monday during a joint appearance on "Jim Cates @ CJOnline" netcast.

Boyda to introduce legislation to fix highway fund Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda will introduce legislation next week to refill the federal highway fund in an effort to stave off a $120 million shortfall in Kansas transportation funds, she said Monday.

Two-vehicle crash leaves two injured Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
Two people were taken to a Topeka hospital late Monday with injuries that weren't believed to be life-threatening after a two-car crash on the city's west side.

Man arrested in creek identified Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
Topeka police on Monday identified a man who was arrested after fleeing, then hiding, from officers Sunday night in the Shunganunga Creek near S.W. Shunga Drive and Washburn Avenue.

Applications sought for federal public defender Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
DENVER — Thursday is the deadline to apply to become the next federal public defender in Kansas.

Construction program added Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
Kaw Area Technical School has created a one-year Commercial and Heavy Construction training program with courses starting in August.

Embargoes lifted today Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Adrian Polansky announced Monday that, based on test results from grain samples collected in northwest Kansas, he will ask that embargoes on 40 wheat fields be lifted.

Adams ramp to close overnight Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
The entrance and exit ramps from the S.E. Adams Street-Branner Trafficway to eastbound Interstate 70 just east of downtown Topeka are scheduled to be closed for repair work from 6 p.m. today until 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Road work scheduled Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
The entrance and exit ramps from S.E. California Avenue to eastbound Interstate 70 are closed for repairs until 4 p.m. today, the Kansas Department of Transportation has announced. No marked detours are provided.

Sex offender cases — Shackle judge Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
Shocking.

Letter: City needs serious work Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
I have lived in Topeka for 40-plus years, and this is the worst I can remember it looking. High grass, houses and businesses falling down, and the streets — it's not safe to go the speed limits on, due to huge holes.

Letter: On abortion Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
As a 6-year-old on a farm gathering eggs, I learned chickens hid their nests to protect and to hatch their eggs.

Letter: Investigate incidents Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:01:00 EST
There are some decent and honorable people serving in both the Topeka Police Department and the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office. Lately we have been reading letters from concerned citizens in The Capital-Journal, including one from a student who I suppose attends Washburn University. He has lived here for 30 years.

Letter: Streets a disgrace Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:03:00 EST
I have lived in Topeka for 48 years, and I have never seen the streets in as terrible a condition as they are now. It is a disgrace.

Letter: Doorstep now 42 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:04:00 EST
While their dad was away attending a conference on the campus of Kansas State University, our four children, ages 10 months to 5 years, and I were huddled in the basement; the sirens were wailing; the electricity was off; the telephone lines were down; and the transistor radio blared its continued warnings.

Broder: Presidential talk is less and less meaningful Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:01:00 EST
People campaign for the presidency by talking their heads off. By the time the winner reaches the White House, the habit is so ingrained that it is impossible to shake.

Attorney General wary of potential fuel scams Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six warned consumers Monday to be wary of potential rip-off artists during this time of soaring fuel prices.

Stampede delivers award-winning shows Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:04:00 EST
MANHATTAN — The crowd was still clearing from the grounds of the 2008 Country Stampede late Sunday as organizers were tearing down the stage, clearing equipment and doing all the things needed to restore the site to its rest-of-the-year use as part of Tuttle Creek State Park.

Help pets tolerate Fourth Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
The noise of Fourth of July fireworks can make life miserable for pets.

Snyder, Wefald headed to hall Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
The two men behind the Miracle in Manhattan will become the newest members of the Kansas State Athletics Hall of Fame, the school announced Monday.

Campbell, Reesing, Rivera named to watch lists Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:01:00 EST
Kansas State defensive end Ian Campbell also made the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List.

Kansas Amateur Qualifier results Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:03:00 EST
At Eagle Bend GC (par 72)

Reesing, Rivera, Campbell named to watch lists Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:01:00 EST
Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing made the Maxwell Award Watch List while teammate Mike Rivera, linebacker, was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List.

Daily Dose: Competing for Beijing Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:01:00 EST
The U.S. Olympic Trials are taking place this week with track and field at Eugene, Ore., and swimming at Omaha, Neb., and a handful of area athletes have a chance to win a spot on the Beijing Olympic squad. The following is a look at the hopefuls:

Streeter: Global game a local hit Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
The world's game in Kansas?

State games approaching Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
The Sunflower State Games feature 40 events, but executive director Mitch Gross chose a term from one SSG sport in particular to describe the state of this year's festival.

Local softball results Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:03:00 EST
City co-rec

Track & field results Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:03:00 EST
U.S. Olympic trials

Getting a read on Reid Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EST
When Hayden star Jeff Reid is not criss-crossing the country for elite camps and AAU tournaments, you can probably find him in the Wildcats' weight room.

All-State softball Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:03:00 EST
KSCA All-State team

Royals rally past Orioles Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:04:00 EST
BALTIMORE — Miguel Olivo homered off George Sherrill with two outs in the ninth to force extra innings, and Jose Guillen singled in the tiebreaking run in the 11th to give Kansas City a 6-5 comeback victory against Baltimore on Monday night.

Streaky Royals difficult to gauge Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:02:00 EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — They opened the season by sweeping the Tigers in Detroit and long-suffering fans sat slack-jawed and wonded if the Kansas City Royals had finally turned the corner.

Sale of tornado photos to benefit Chapman schools
CHAPMAN — Within minutes after the tornado tore through Chapman on June 11, Aaron Anders had his camera and was out, photographing its aftermath.Within the next couple of weeks, the 2007 Chapman High School graduate took hundreds of photographs of the destruction and the cleanup. Then, he selected more than 150 of the photos and created a slide show set to music.DVDs of the slide show are being sold for $10 each. Proceeds will go to the USD 473 School Fund, to help rebuild and equip the schools.Anders, who will be a sophomore this fall at Pittsburg State University, said he wants to “give back to the school, and make sure all the kids in the community have the same advantages I had.”Anders took photographs for his high school yearbook, and he’s a photographer for the Pittsburg State University newspaper.Copies of the DVD are to be available by Monday at Bank VI in Salina; Astra Bank in Chapman and Abilene; First National Bank & Trust in Junction City and Herington; and Dickinson County Bank in Enterprise.Copies also may be ordered by calling (785) 922-6600.

New director settles in at Housing Authority
Shortly into his first day Tuesday as the new director of the Salina Housing Authority, Larry Pankratz spied a plate of cookies left at the receptionist’s counter, with a note.

Judge appointed to hear counterfeiting case
A retired Wichita judge has been appointed to preside during court appearances of the son of a Saline County district judge.

Kids admitted to zoo free Friday
Children ages 12 and younger will get into the Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure free with a paying adult Friday as part of Summer Splash, sponsored by the Salina Journal.

Theater gives more to Red Cross
People attending performances of “A Chorus Line” this past weekend donated nearly $2,300 to the Red Cross.

Sparks fly during fireworks discussion
Sparks flew during a discussion about fireworks at Tuesday morning’s Saline County Commission meeting, and county commissioners challenged their city counterparts to take a look at the law.

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