The Topeka Capital-Journal back issues from March 2008:
Events
Mar 01, 2008 ... Garden clubs Gardeners of America will meet at 7 p.m. March 6 at Old PrairieTown, 124 N.W. Fillmore. The speaker will be Dan Parcel, of KawValley Greenhouse. Visitors are welcome. Decorating classes Discovery Furniture and RoomMakers are offering free classes ...
Spending time with God
Mar 01, 2008 ... When he travels to Roman Catholic churches across the nation, theRev. Jim Sichko minces no words in challenging parishioners to comeout to special weeknight mission services he leads. "I stress to people that the Lord gave us 24 hours a day, sevendays a week and this year 366 ...
Test old seeds before planting in garden
Mar 01, 2008 ... Vegetable seeds carried over from last year should be fine toplant this spring if they have been kept cool and dry. In fact, mostvegetable seeds should retain their viability for three to fiveyears if stored properly. If you aren't sure about how long you have had your leftover ...
Irrigation system is an investment
Mar 01, 2008; ... By Martha Stewart Question: I'm thinking about installing a sprinkler system. Whatfactors do I need to consider? Answer: Irrigation systems certainly can be worthwhileinvestments. Not only do they save time and effort, but they alsocan help conserve water because of their ...
Reader plays the endless mileage game
Mar 01, 2008 ... Dear Tom and Ray: My 1997 Honda Accord has 270,000 miles. Itstill runs great and doesn't use any oil. There are some problems Icould take care of, like a clicking from an axle, struts that arepretty worn out and a pitted windshield. But overall, it runs well.My brother says I should get ...
WOMEN HELPING WOMEN
Mar 01, 2008; ... By Julie K. Buzbee SPECIAL TO THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Deanna Roudybush has been connecting to other women in Topekathrough a Christian women's group since the 1950s. The group she is part of today has a business and Christianemphasis, but its main purpose, she said, is ...
Are you paying attention?
Mar 01, 2008 ... Time to test your knowledge of current events. Question No. 1: A contract dispute between Cox Communications andthe corporation that owns WIBW-TV created doubt this week aboutwhether Cox would continue carrying WIBW's signal. What was aparticularly disappointing aspect of the ...
Old seeds, new plants
Mar 01, 2008 ... Easy to test before sowing in ...
Lady Blues seek outright title
Mar 01, 2008; ... By Ken Corbitt THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL The Washburn Lady Blues cut down the nets at Lee Arena onWednesday after a victory against Fort Hays State clinched a shareof the MIAA championship. The Lady Blues try to finish the regular season in style and winthe title outright ...
We must face it: Insurance is the problem
Mar 01, 2008 ... More good people are spending more good effort and more goodmoney trying to make our inequitable and tattered health care systemsustainable than can be measured or imagined. And the "system" perse is getting into deeper and deeper trouble, because Americansrefuse to see the elephant in ...
DAILY RECORDDAILY RECORD
Mar 01, 2008 ... Births Stormont-Vail Jarred Kahbeah and Tiffany Jim, Reserve, girl, Feb. 27. Gregg and Jennifer Varner, Topeka, boy, Feb. 29. Billy Greene and Melanie Metzger, Topeka, girl, Feb. 29. Pets The following animals have been brought to the Helping ...
Satellite debris headed to Earth
Mar 01, 2008 ... Mission accomplished. It is no secret that the U.S. shot down amilitary satellite in February, but here are some lesser-knownfacts. Out of orbit Satellite USA 193 blasted into space in December 2006. As big asa bus and tagged as a spy satellite, it began faltering ...
He said, she said
Mar 01, 2008 ... Barack Obama In response to Clinton's new TV ad: "We've had a red phonemoment. It was the decision to invade Iraq. And Sen. Clinton gavethe wrong answer."Go to cjonline.activote.com for 2008 electionnews. The site offers local and national information on thecandidates, the ...
More fitting
Mar 01, 2008 ... In a year when the Kansas Legislature has been criticized forspending too much time on energy, it was good to see lawmakers makeprogress this week on bills related to crime and punishment. We were particularly pleased the House passed a proposalrestricting judges' discretion in ...
CAR CLUBS
Mar 01, 2008 ... Kaw Valley Race Group - Free specialty training session for roadracing, today. For more information, call 273-2789. Topeka Corvette Club - 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at McFarland'sRestaurant in Gage Center. Meeting at 7 p.m. Visitors welcome.Information: 246-3001. Topeka Ford ...
sports in brief
Mar 01, 2008 ... Local & state: K-State blanks Michigan State 8-0 for first win Kansas State engineered eight runs off 18 hits in its 8-0 winFriday against Michigan State. It was the Wildcats' (1-3) first winthis season. Rightfielder Jordan Cruz led the Wildcats with three hits, tworuns ...
Being good isn't bad for K-State
Mar 01, 2008 ... We interrupt your regularly scheduled panic attack with thisimportant announcement: Kansas State is a good team. Yes, the Wildcats have lost four of five games. Yes, they've allbut bowed out of the race for the regular season conferencechampionship. Yes, they are squarely on the ...
Combine reflections
Mar 01, 2008 ... Kansas tight end Derek Fine, who ranked third on the team with 46catches for 394 yards as a senior, was one of five KU playersinvited to the NFL Scouting Combine, held in Indianapolis last week. You threw up 24 reps (at 225 pounds) on the bench press, good forthird among tight ...
it's your business
Mar 02, 2008 ... PROMOTIONS Tim Powell has been promoted to director of sales for SchendelPest Services. Powell has been with Schendel for more than 20 years,most recently as the Phoenix district manager. As director of sales,he manages, trains and supports Schendel's commercial andresidential ...
AN ARTIST'S LEGACY
Mar 02, 2008; ... BY JAN BILES THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL FRANKFORT - The winter sunlight beams through the east window ofAnthony Benton Gude's rural Marshall County home. The white-yellowlight is stamped in the wood of a dining table where his two youngsons finish their noontime meal. It's ...
The secret of success isn't material thingsThe secret of success isn't material things
Mar 02, 2008 ... I've been intrigued by the cultural phenomenon known as "TheSecret," a film that came out in 2006. Since its debut, the film andthe idea of the Law of Attraction associated with it have spreadlike wildfire throughout the popular media and our culture. From what I've learned of this ...
'Stylist' ranks parents' going-out outfitsYoung 'stylist' ranks parents' going-out outfits
Mar 02, 2008 ... While flipping TV channels between the Golden Globes and the raindelay at the NASCAR Auto Club 500 near Hollywood, I realized that I,too, have reached the pinnacle of success by Hollywood standards. Inow have a personal trainer and a stylist. OK, so the stylist is a 7-year-old ...
Bring on spring and hurryBring on spring and hurry
Mar 02, 2008 ... Have you had the evil illness that is spreading faster than aprairie fire in the Flint Hills? And I'm not referring to the flu.No, this sickness may be much more difficult to shake and even morerampant than this year's insidious influenzas. I'm talking about being sick of winter! ...
Bill puts burden on businessesBurden placed on business
Mar 02, 2008 ... Although my name isn't anything similar to Webster's, I can comeup with a fairly representative definition of those who draft lawson immigration reform: One who writes legislation with so-calledbright ideas for addressing immigration on the backs of businessowners. The motto: We write ...
Hardly a threat
Mar 02, 2008 ... Got milk? The Iwig Family Farm dairy at Tecumseh does. It sells about 3,500gallons of bottled milk each week to retailers from Manhattan toLawrence, south into Osage County and down to Wichita. While that may sound like a lot of milk to those of us who buy agallon a week, it ...
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Mar 02, 2008 ... All dressed up - Today's installment in the "Bleeding Kansas"series is "Sara Robinson Attends the Lecompton Ball," a first-person portrayal and period-clothing display by Lesa Brose, MollyLedeboer and Dianna Welsh, living history educators and perioddressmakers. Weather had caused ...
DID YOU KNOW?
Mar 02, 2008 ... Wind energy is something Kansans have been trying to harnesssince territorial times. One of the most famous efforts came in 1860from a northeast Kansas man. Samuel Peppard, a wagon maker from Oskaloosa, caught nationalattention with his effort to "sail" to Colorado. Peppard ...
HEAR ALL THE LATEST BOOKSA YEAR-LONG COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITYThis Week in Kansas HistoryGET OUT AND PLAY
Mar 02, 2008 ... The Capital-Journal An act of Congress nearly 70 years ago makes it possible for whocannot see to make full use of their public libraries. That act is celebrated each year during Talking Books Week, whichbegins Monday. Not enough people know that Talking Books exist, ...
Learning a new songEXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
Mar 02, 2008; ... By Carolyn Kaberline SPECIAL TO THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL OVERBROOK - The creation of the first flute occurred long ago,says flute maker Randy Lemmons. "A young man was on a vision quest. He had gone four days on hisown in total isolation with no food, no water, and no ...
One shirt at a timeConnected to LocalBUSINESS
Mar 02, 2008; ... By Lisa Sandmeyer THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL WATERVILLE - When Sharon Steenson and Sandy Harding starteddressing up T-shirts, they looked at it as a hobby. Now, they have sales representatives. The two women work out of a small shop in downtown Waterville,Fancy T's, at ...
How to submit letters to the editorMailFaxE-mail
Mar 02, 2008 ... Signed letters with the writer's full name, address and a daytimetelephone number will be considered for publication. Because of thevolume received, not all letters can be published. Preference willbe given to concise letters on topics of general interest in Topekaand Kansas. All letters ...
Cats to debut away jerseys
Mar 01, 2008 ... Fans will get their first look at the road version of KansasState's new Nike uniforms when the Wildcats face Kansas tonight. K-State unveiled the home version Monday against Texas to agenerally positive reception. The uniforms come from Nike's Systemof Dress line, which features ...
The best arenas in the Big 12
Mar 01, 2008 ... 1. Gallagher-Iba Arena, Oklahoma State This is a shaky choice based on the strong teams built by EddieSutton and the sellouts they commanded. The addition to the old gymcreated an incredibly steep seating figuration, which continues toput fans on top of the action and keep the ...
BRIEFLY
Mar 01, 2008 ... Vigil to be held todayfor Deep Pockets victim Bias Busters of Kansas and the Stop the Violence Memorial TreeDedication Committee will have a tree dedication and candlelightvigil for homicide victim Michael Holley at 6 p.m. today at RomigPark, S.W. 21st and Collins. Holley, ...
Being good isn't bad for K-State
Mar 01, 2008 ... We interrupt your regularly scheduled panic attack with thisimportant announcement: Kansas State is a good team. Yes, the Wildcats have lost four of five games. Yes, they've allbut bowed out of the race for the regular season conferencechampionship. Yes, they are squarely on the ...
Combine reflections
Mar 01, 2008 ... Kansas tight end Derek Fine, who ranked third on the team with 46catches for 394 yards as a senior, was one of five KU playersinvited to the NFL Scouting Combine, held in Indianapolis last week. You threw up 24 reps (at 225 pounds) on the bench press, good forthird among tight ...
Cats to debut away jerseys
Mar 01, 2008 ... Fans will get their first look at the road version of KansasState's new Nike uniforms when the Wildcats face Kansas tonight. K-State unveiled the home version Monday against Texas to agenerally positive reception. The uniforms come from Nike's Systemof Dress line, which features ...
The best arenas in the Big 12
Mar 01, 2008 ... 1. Gallagher-Iba Arena, Oklahoma State This is a shaky choice based on the strong teams built by EddieSutton and the sellouts they commanded. The addition to the old gymcreated an incredibly steep seating figuration, which continues toput fans on top of the action and keep the ...
sports in brief
Mar 01, 2008 ... Local & state: K-State blanks Michigan State 8-0 for first win Kansas State engineered eight runs off 18 hits in its 8-0 winFriday against Michigan State. It was the Wildcats' (1-3) first winthis season. Rightfielder Jordan Cruz led the Wildcats with three hits, tworuns ...
Lady Blues seek outright title
Mar 01, 2008; ... By Ken Corbitt THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL The Washburn Lady Blues cut down the nets at Lee Arena onWednesday after a victory against Fort Hays State clinched a shareof the MIAA championship. The Lady Blues try to finish the regular season in style and winthe title outright ...
Religion calendar
Mar 01, 2008 ... Events Bread for the World Lawrence Coalition meeting, 9 a.m. to noontoday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 New Hampshire in Lawrence.Register online at www.bread.org/rsvp or contact eyoung@bread.org or(800) 82-BREAD, ext. 104. Day of prayer, sponsored by Christian ...
Letters to the editor
Mar 01, 2008 ... Unbelievable treatment Here we are living in a capital city. It amazes me that in 2008,we still discriminate against a group of indivduals. In Topeka, the going rate for a taxi cab ride is $2.50 plus $2 amile. That is a little outrageous, but what is more appalling isthat if ...
Virginia governor: Kansas Dems gaining ground
Mar 01, 2008; ... By Tim Carpenter THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine said Friday night at a Kansas DemocraticParty gathering that Kansas, like Virginia, could no longer beviewed as easy pickings for Republicans. "Kansas has been a very red state that is being transformed ...
Hecht files suit over helicopter purchase
Mar 01, 2008; ... Veto power and council authority at heart of matter By Steve Fry THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Shawnee County District Attorney Robert Hecht on Friday filed alawsuit seeking to block the city's purchase of a new policehelicopter. But Hecht said more important than the ...
Virginia governor: Kansas Dems gaining ground
Mar 01, 2008; ... By Tim Carpenter THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine said Friday night at a Kansas DemocraticParty gathering that Kansas, like Virginia, could no longer beviewed as easy pickings for Republicans. "Kansas has been a very red state that is being transformed ...
Hecht files suit over helicopter purchase
Mar 01, 2008; ... Veto power and council authority at heart of matter By Steve Fry THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Shawnee County District Attorney Robert Hecht on Friday filed alawsuit seeking to block the city's purchase of a new policehelicopter. But Hecht said more important than the ...
At Home
Mar 01, 2008 ... Valley Inc. __ 2 Realty Executives __ 3 RE/MAX Associates __ 4, 5 Reece and Nichols Homes Topeka __ 5 Kirk & Cobb Inc. __ 6 Stanmetzger.com __ 6 R.A. Fulmer Co. __ 6, 9, 13 Capitol City Real Estate __ 7 Land Kansas Real Estate __ ...
How to submit letters to the editorMailFaxE-mail
Mar 01, 2008 ... Signed letters with the writer's full name, address and a daytimetelephone number will be considered for publication. Because of thevolume received, not all letters can be published. Preference willbe given to concise letters on topics of general interest in Topekaand Kansas. All letters ...
Stock watch
Mar 01, 2008 ... Local stocks__ Grain prices__ Markets Dow Jones industrial__ 12,266.39__- 315.79 NASDAQ composite__ 2,271.48__- 60.09 Stock__Close__Chng AT&T Inc. (T)__34.83__-1.13 Aviva PLC (AIVAF.PK)__12.45__unch Bank of America (BAC)__39.74__-1.68 BNSF ...
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Mar 01, 2008 ... A 7-day subscription by carrier is $14.84 + tax per month, a 6-day (Monday-Saturday) subscription by carrier is $10.38 + tax permonth, a 5-day (Monday-Friday) subscription by carrier is $9.91 +tax per month, a 3-day (Friday-Sunday) subscription by carrier is$9.91 + tax per month and a ...
Runners struggle late in 4-1 loss
Mar 01, 2008; ... By Rick Peterson Jr. THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Against a quality North Iowa team, the Topeka RoadRunnerscouldn't afford to play a lackadaisical period of hockey. That's exactly what happened during the third period Friday nightat Landon Arena, and it resulted in a 4-1 loss to ...
Runners struggle late in 4-1 loss
Mar 01, 2008; ... By Rick Peterson Jr. THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Against a quality North Iowa team, the Topeka RoadRunnerscouldn't afford to play a lackadaisical period of hockey. That's exactly what happened during the third period Friday nightat Landon Arena, and it resulted in a 4-1 loss to ...
WANT TO SUBSCRIBE?
Mar 01, 2008 ... A 7-day subscription by carrier is $14.84 + tax per month, a 6-day (Monday-Saturday) subscription by carrier is $10.38 + tax permonth, a 5-day (Monday-Friday) subscription by carrier is $9.91 +tax per month, a 3-day (Friday-Sunday) subscription by carrier is$9.91 + tax per month and a ...
Stock watch
Mar 01, 2008 ... Local stocks__ Grain prices__ Markets Dow Jones industrial__ 12,266.39__- 315.79 NASDAQ composite__ 2,271.48__- 60.09 Stock__Close__Chng AT&T Inc. (T)__34.83__-1.13 Aviva PLC (AIVAF.PK)__12.45__unch Bank of America (BAC)__39.74__-1.68 BNSF ...
BRIEFLY
Mar 02, 2008 ... The Topeka Capital-Journal will publish its Briefly column andclubs and meetings calendar each Sunday for activities scheduledthrough the following week. Notices of upcoming events should besent to the newspaper several days in advance of the publicationdate. They may be submitted by ...
AN UNCERTAIN COURSEAn uncertain course
Mar 02, 2008; ... By Tim Hrenchir THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL In golfing parlance, the city of Topeka sees hazards. But otherssee a clear shot to the green. Topeka is considering selling Cypress Ridge Golf Course becauseofficials don't think it can make money. Three other major playerson the ...
it's your business
Mar 02, 2008 ... CALENDAR Tuesday, March 4 North Topeka Business Alliance, noon to 1 p.m., Great OverlandStation, 701 N. Kansas Ave. Speaker: Kevin Doel, publisher of TKMagazine. A free orientation session for individuals interested in startingsmall businesses with assistance from the ...
Singers will mix humor with harmony
Mar 02, 2008; ... By Bill Blankenship THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL The Topeka Festival Singers will perform their next concert withtheir tongues in their cheeks - metaphorically not physically, asthe latter could make them hard to understand and put them offpitch. "Make 'em Laugh" is the title ...
Two concerts will showcase young players
Mar 02, 2008; ... By Bill Blankenship THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Concerts next weekend by the Topeka Symphony Orchestra and itsyouth ensembles will feature solo performances by the symphony's2008 Youth Talent Auditions top two finishers. The overall winner, violinist Michelle Joo-Eun Kim, a ...
Chiefs FA plan lacks will
Mar 02, 2008 ... Is it too early to start thinking ahead to the NFL draft? Not if you have an interest in the Kansas City Chiefs, whosebargain-basement shopper approach to free agency is sodisappointing, so completely disheartening, that fans seeking even aglimmer of better days ahead have nothing ...
The Chiefs' top targets on free agency market
Mar 02, 2008 ... Randall Guy Cornerback, New England Team need: Following the release of 34-year-old Ty Law. theChiefs have only one proven corner (Patrick Surtain) and nothing butmaybes in the cupboard. Why this guy: Guy, 25, will move up the lists of teams lookingfor defensive help ...
KU coach rips team after loss
Mar 02, 2008 ... After a Wednesday loss to Texas dropped Kansas women's basketballto 4-10 in conference play and officially removed the team from at-large NCAA Tournament contention, coach Bonnie Henrickson startedripping. "It is the definition of insanity - expect a different result butdo the ...
Missouri city to build arena
Mar 02, 2008 ... The Central Hockey League, after a couple of ill-fated tries inTopeka, plans a return to a yet-to-be-built arena not far from here. Businesses in Independence, Mo., recently approved the imposingof a half-cent sales tax that will finance a $60 million eventscenter at the ...
Seaman boys take second in state bowling bidSeaman, West's Bennett fall just short of state titles
Mar 02, 2008; ... By Rick Peterson The Capital-Journal Seaman's boys had a solid day in Saturday's Class 5-1A statebowling tournament. McPherson had a spectacular day. In a battle of first-year programs, McPherson set the tone earlyand never let up, winning the state title by a ...
'GOOD WAY TO GIVE BACK'
Mar 02, 2008; ... By Angela Deines SPECIAL TO THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL History motivated Monica DeLaGarza, 22, to be one of four royaltycandidates for the 2008 Fiesta Mexicana. This year's Fiesta Mexicana, celebrating its 75th year, will beJuly 15 through 19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, ...