The Topeka Capital-Journal back issues from January 2009:
Set example
Jan 01, 2009 ... Let's see if we've got this straight. More than a half-million jobs were lost in November, raisingunemployment to 6.7 percent. Many Americans who still have their jobs had their pay cut ortheir wages frozen. Requests for help from social service agencies providing ...
Scots expect difficult OKC field
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Rick Peterson THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL It's only Oklahoma City, but Highland Park's boys basketball teamwill venture into a whole new world in the Chesapeake Challenge "NewYear's Blast'' today through Saturday. The Scots, two-time defending Class 5A state champions, will ...
Energy council abolished
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Tim Carpenter THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Gov. Kathleen Sebelius pulled the plug Wednesday on the KansasEnergy Council after a majority of its members advocated eliminationor overhaul of the think tank because special-interest parochialismundermined its influence. The ...
Course is in the bag
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Tim Hrenchir THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Nearly 30 years ago, Rick Farrant got his start in golf bybecoming night water boy for the course at 8533 S.W. 21st. Now he owns it. Farrant and his wife, Linda, announced Wednesday that theircompany, Ozawkie-based GreatLife ...
Potential bidders tour SumnerPotential bidders tour Sumner
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Tim Hrenchir THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Sumner School is historically significant because it played arole in the Brown v. Board of Education case the U.S. Supreme Courtdecided in 1954. But the old building has special meaning to Dan Kooser because hewent to school there ...
New state election law is contradictory
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Barbara Hollingsworth THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL A legislative oops has created a confusing election law just intime for coming city and school board elections. Brad Bryant, state election director for the secretary of state'soffice, said the problem came to light shortly ...
GOING ON TOUR
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Bill Blankenship THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Ed Faris, a member of the Jefferson County-based Faris FamilyBand, soon will be making noise with Kentucky Thunder, the touringband of bluegrass great Ricky Skaggs. After a Saturday night concert in Valley Falls with the band ...
TAKE FIVE: TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS
Jan 01, 2009 ... FOOTBALL 1. COMEBACK AWARD TO PENNINGTON: Chad Pennington has mastered NFLquarterbacking. And personal comebacks. For the second time in three years, Pennington is The AssociatedPress 2008 NFL Comeback Player of the Year. The Dolphins star is thefirst player in the 11 seasons ...
TAKE FIVE: TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS
Jan 01, 2009 ... FOOTBALL 1. COMEBACK AWARD TO PENNINGTON: Chad Pennington has mastered NFLquarterbacking. And personal comebacks. For the second time in three years, Pennington is The AssociatedPress 2008 NFL Comeback Player of the Year. The Dolphins star is thefirst player in the 11 seasons ...
Scots expect difficult OKC field
Jan 01, 2009; ... By Rick Peterson THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL It's only Oklahoma City, but Highland Park's boys basketball teamwill venture into a whole new world in the Chesapeake Challenge "NewYear's Blast'' today through Saturday. The Scots, two-time defending Class 5A state champions, will ...
Letters to the editor
Jan 01, 2009 ... Something missing? Did I miss Jesus in all the programs and commercials leading upto Christmas? I guess so. BOB MARRIN,Kansas City, Mo. Lacking a soul I returned to Topeka Dec. 27 after spending a few days visiting aloved one in a nursing home only to ...
DAILY RECORD
Jan 01, 2009 ... The senior Faris recalled taking his family to a 1999 concert bySkaggs in Kansas City. "The boys were very excited to see Ricky," Faris said. "They werethrilled. It was a real mountaintop experience for them." As they watched the concert, the young Ed Faris' attention ...
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Jan 01, 2009 ... PARIS -- People around the world greeted 2009 with fireworks,bell ringing and a tinge of optimism today -- amid hopes they hadseen the last of 2008's disappearing jobs and slumping stocks. "I'm looking forward to 2009," said Randolph King, of England,whose retirement fund was ...
Runners are back at home
Jan 01, 2009 ... WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES (FIRST-HALF COMPARISON) Topeka RoadRunners' 2007 record: 15-8-4, 34 points Topeka RoadRunners' 2008 record: 24-4-3, 51 points Want TO CATCH THE ACTION: Check it out online at www.b2tv.com. NORTH__W-L-OTL Mah ....
WANNA BET
Jan 01, 2009 ... High school STATE SCORING LEADERS Boys Name, school__G__Pts.__Ppg. Dippel, Smoky Valley__3__93__31.0 Hayes, Attica__5__148__29.6 Mayes, Oxford__4__113__28.3 Newton, Colony-Crest__6__145__24.2 Santiago, ...
Runners are back at home
Jan 01, 2009 ... WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES (FIRST-HALF COMPARISON) Topeka RoadRunners' 2007 record: 15-8-4, 34 points Topeka RoadRunners' 2008 record: 24-4-3, 51 points Want TO CATCH THE ACTION: Check it out online at www.b2tv.com. NORTH__W-L-OTL Mah ....
WANNA BET
Jan 01, 2009 ... High school STATE SCORING LEADERS Boys Name, school__G__Pts.__Ppg. Dippel, Smoky Valley__3__93__31.0 Hayes, Attica__5__148__29.6 Mayes, Oxford__4__113__28.3 Newton, Colony-Crest__6__145__24.2 Santiago, ...
Scoreboard
Jan 01, 2009 ... Calendar High school BOY'S BASKETBALL Highland Park vs. Weatherford, at Oklahoma City tournament, 5p.m. Football NFL playoffs Wild-card Saturday Atlanta at Arizona, 3:30 p.m. (NBC) Indianapolis at San Diego, 7 p.m ....
CSI: WASHBURN
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Mike Hall THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Students in Washburn University's forensic chemical sciencecurriculum tend to dismiss TV shows such as CSI as beingunrealistic. "You're not really going to go around with a gun and a badge,"said junior Nick Hill. Still, he ...
Candidates needed for area school boards
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Barbara Hollingsworth THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Fifteen openings loom for those willing to campaign for thechance to work on the behalf of children and taxpayers. The five school districts based out of Shawnee County will have acombined 15 openings on their school boards ...
Cancer 'a bump in the road' for superintendent
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Barbara Hollingsworth THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL SILVER LAKE -- The last place someone with an embattled immunesystem needs to be is among hundreds of children. Sure, Randy Freeman knows this. He knows the chemotherapytreatments for chronic lymphocytic leukemia leave him ...
Clear picture
Jan 02, 2009 ... Shawnee County Commissioner Vic Miller knows the county'staxpayers well enough to know exactly how receptive they would be topicking up the tab for providing jail inmates with cable televisionservice. That's why he made a special point on Monday of asking countycorrections ...
New year, new artINSIDE: Daily record, Deaths & Funerals, Advice & TV, Comics
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Bill Blankenship THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Topeka's art community welcomes a new year with new art on thisfirst First Friday Art Walk of 2009. The monthly self-guided tour of the city's art museums, galleriesand other art spaces also gives participants a chance to ...
CALENDAR
Jan 02, 2009 ... at the clubs Topeka AMERICAN LEGION POST 1, 3800 S.E. Michigan: Texas hold 'em poker,6 and 9 p.m. Fridays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. All Legion membersand their guests welcome. 267-1923. www.capitolpost1.org. AMERICAN LEGION POST 400, 3029 N.W. US-24: The Two Classics, ...
High product going all out for Cloud Co.
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Tony Jimenez SPECIAL TO THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Cloud County coach Kevin Muff's lucky to have a player like ChrisWhite-Ready on his roster. Although he only got a week break from the rigors of basketballand studies at the holiday break, White-Ready said no to ...
TAKE FIVE: TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS
Jan 02, 2009 ... NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1. FINS PENNINGTON AP COMEBACK PLAYER: Miami Dolphins quarterbackChad Pennington won The Associated Press 2008 NFL Comeback Player ofthe Year award Wednesday, the second time in three years Penningtonhas received the honor. Chad Pennington had an ...
Hocker series starts with Sedaka muscial
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Bill Blankenship THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL After successful productions of jukebox musicals featuring thesongs of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, the HelenHocker Center for Performing Arts will open its 2009 season with onebuilt around Neil Sedaka ...
KTKA goes dark on DISH
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Michael Hooper THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL KTKA-TV Channel 49 was dropped Thursday from the DISH Networklineup in Topeka after the two companies failed to reach aretransmission agreement by Dec. 31. DISH Network's contract with KTKA's owner, Free StateCommunications, ...
Cancer 'a bump in the road' for superintendent
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Barbara Hollingsworth THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL SILVER LAKE -- The last place someone with an embattled immunesystem needs to be is among hundreds of children. Sure, Randy Freeman knows this. He knows the chemotherapytreatments for chronic lymphocytic leukemia leave him ...
Candidates needed for area school boards
Jan 02, 2009; ... By Barbara Hollingsworth THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Fifteen openings loom for those willing to campaign for thechance to work on the behalf of children and taxpayers. The five school districts based out of Shawnee County will have acombined 15 openings on their school boards ...
Heritage Christian School: Seeking a place of its ownA PLACE OF THEIR OWN
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Phil Anderson THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Heritage Christian School has found what it hopes will be its newhome in North Topeka. Now, it is seeking help to pay for it. The nondenominational Christian school in October entered into anagreement to purchase the East ...
Down, not out
Jan 03, 2009 ... You know the economy is bad when the market has gone south evenfor items once considered trash. But that's the case in the recycling business. A drop in global market prices for office paper, plastic, steel,aluminum and other items have put a squeeze on the recyclingindustry ...
Maybe it's easier to admit limitations
Jan 03, 2009 ... You've got it. It's that time of year we make all thoseresolutions and set all those goals that we lose sight of threeweeks into the year. But, I have a different twist. How aboutsetting goals and resolutions that you have no intention of keeping? Resolutions I'll never ...
Steel door is a solid choice for efficiency
Jan 03, 2009 ... Dear Jim: My old wood front door leaks air and requiresmaintenance. I might switch to a steel door for low maintenance andsecurity, but I was concerned about its efficiency. Doesn't ittransmit heat? -- Joe D. Dear Joe: It is true that a chunk of steel isn't a goodinsulating ...
Get furniture out of the box
Jan 03, 2009 ... That old dresser doesn't have to ...
Epiphany service set for tonight
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Phil Anderson THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Two years ago, when it was looking for a way to reach out to thecommunity, Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church came up with anEpiphany celebration designed to help people ease out of theChristmas season by focusing on the birth of Jesus ...
Just a few new year's resolutions
Jan 03, 2009 ... Here we are, at the beginning of another new year. Sure, there are lots of uncertainties and unknowns, particularlyon the economic front. In spite of a new president and the promise of change, manyAmericans -- about nine out of 10 -- say they are pessimistic aboutthe economy ...
U.S. health care system also needs doctors
Jan 03, 2009 ... We Americans, like it or not, are dependent on the rest of theworld for maintaining our standard of living. We are dependent upon China and other nations for "stuff," asindicated by our $700 billion international trade deficit. We aredependent upon mostly the Asian tigers to ...
No. 2 Lady Blues have it half right
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Ken Corbitt THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Perhaps the Washburn Lady Blues need to play a 20-minutescrimmage before the game, or maybe coach Ron McHenry should deliverhis halftime speech prior to the opening tipoff. For whatever reasons, the Lady Blues are a much better ...
New Year's Eve DUIs lower than in past
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Barbara Hollingsworth THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL On a night known for its midnight champaign toast, Topeka policecited only three people for driving drunk. In the past, it wasn't uncommon to haul in 10 or 12 motorists fordriving under the influence on New Year's Eve, said ...
Daily Record
Jan 03, 2009 ... Births Birth & Women's Center Wayne and Leslie Byerly, Manhattan, boy, Jan. 2. St. Francis Keith Carlson and Tracy Holder, Tecumseh, girl, Jan. 1. John and Melissa Martin, Topeka, girl, Jan. 2. Jason and Kim Hopkins, Topeka, girl, Jan. 2. Mr ....
Candidly speaking
Jan 03, 2009; ... By James Carlson THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL The public divorce and "brutal" congressional campaign were"extremely hard" on Kansas Treasurer Lynn Jenkins' family, she saidin an interview Friday. But as she readies to take the reins of the 2nd CongressionalDistrict, Jenkins ...
He'll remain on sidelines
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Tim Carpenter THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson triggered a shock wave in the KansasDemocratic Party by confirming Friday that he wouldn't run forgovernor or any other public office in 2010. Parkinson, a former state legislator and one-time chairman of ...
KTKA, DISH continue talks
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Michael Hooper THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Thousands of DISH Network subscribers in the Topeka area areentering their third day without ABC programming because of adispute with Free State Communications, owner of KTKA 49 ABC News. Patrick Knorr, chief operating officer of ...
USD 501 to address charter school plan
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Barbara Hollingsworth THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Serious questions are raised in a review of a proposed charterschool that also is praised for innovation. The review has wrapped up as Topeka Unified School District 501board members prepare to vote Thursday on the ...
A tropical rhythm
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Bill Blankenship THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Hurricane Katrina refugee Carlos Martinez can't seem to escapeflooding. In 2005, when Katrina drove Gulf of Mexico tide surges throughthe levees of New Orleans and the resulting flood deluged his home,Martinez and his family ...
it's your business
Jan 03, 2009 ... CALENDAR Tuesday, Jan. 6 League of Women Voters Tuesday Topics, noon, Marvin Auditorium atthe Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th.Speaker: Paul Johnson, the league's consultant to the Legislature.Open to the public. Information: 234 6925. Free ...
What is the proper use of 'B' mode in hybrid?
Jan 03, 2009 ... Dear Tom and Ray: We recently bought a 2008 Prius and just loveit, love it, love it. But we are having a bit of a discussion abouthow to use the "B" on the gearshift. I say it is like a downshift,and you should use it only temporarily, while going down a steephill or coming to a stop ....
Juvenile lockup facing inquiry
Jan 03, 2009; ... By James Carlson THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL The Forbes Juvenile Attention Center is under investigation bythe Kansas Department of Health and Environment, KDHE spokesman MikeHeideman said Friday. He wouldn't release any details about what prompted theinvestigation or how ...
2008 weather cooler, wetter
Jan 03, 2009 ... The Capital-Journal Weather in 2008 was slightly cooler and wetter than normal forTopeka, a National Weather Service official said Friday. Kyle Poage, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, saidthe average (or mean) temperature of 53.8 degrees was the 33rdcoolest in ...
Letters to the editor
Jan 02, 2009 ... How is this fair? Why is it the right-wing extremists get their rabble-rousing andhate-mongering protected as free speech, but their opponents aredenied equal air time? The last time I wrote about this, it took me three or four triesto get it asked, but it took my attacker ...
Police and fire calls
Jan 02, 2009 ... Police calls Felony cases reported to the Topeka Police Department. 5300 blk. S.W. 22nd Place, burglary, 3:30 p.m. 12/26-3:30 p.m. 12/28. 2900 blk. S.W. 31st Court, burglary, 6 p.m. 12/26-8 a.m. 12/27. 1200 blk. S.W. 21st, auto theft, ...
Scoreboard
Jan 01, 2009 ... Calendar High school BOY'S BASKETBALL Highland Park vs. Weatherford, at Oklahoma City tournament, 5p.m. Football NFL playoffs Wild-card Saturday Atlanta at Arizona, 3:30 p.m. (NBC) Indianapolis at San Diego, 7 p.m ....
Scoreboard
Jan 02, 2009 ... Calendar High school BOYS BASKETBALL Highland Park boys at Oklahoma City tournament, TBA Washburn Rural at Blue Valley, 7:30 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Blue Valley at Washburn Rural, 6 p.m. Amateur HOCKEY NAHL, Springfield at ...
TAKE FIVE: TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS
Jan 03, 2009 ... NFL 1. BRONCOS START SEARCH IN EAST: Pat Bowlen's search for MikeShanahan's successor begins today with a trip to the East Coast. Bowlen and chief operating officer Joe Ellis will meet in NewYork with Steve Spagnuolo, the Giants' defensive coordinator. Then, the ...
KU's next three rate as critical
Jan 03, 2009 ... LAWRENCE -- Making points is rarely this difficult for Kansas inbasketball. No, not just the kind that tickle the twine. The reigning national champions received no votes -- thus, nopoints -- in the latest polls. Granted, this is basketball. So the polls mean ...
Candidly speaking
Jan 03, 2009; ... By James Carlson THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL The public divorce and "brutal" congressional campaign were"extremely hard" on Kansas Treasurer Lynn Jenkins' family, she saidin an interview Friday. But as she readies to take the reins of the 2nd CongressionalDistrict, Jenkins ...
He'll remain on sidelines
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Tim Carpenter THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson triggered a shock wave in the KansasDemocratic Party by confirming Friday that he wouldn't run forgovernor or any other public office in 2010. Parkinson, a former state legislator and one-time chairman of ...
New Year's Eve DUIs lower than in past
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Barbara Hollingsworth THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL On a night known for its midnight champaign toast, Topeka policecited only three people for driving drunk. In the past, it wasn't uncommon to haul in 10 or 12 motorists fordriving under the influence on New Year's Eve, said ...
KTKA, DISH continue talks
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Michael Hooper THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Thousands of DISH Network subscribers in the Topeka area areentering their third day without ABC programming because of adispute with Free State Communications, owner of KTKA 49 ABC News. Patrick Knorr, chief operating officer of ...
A tropical rhythm
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Bill Blankenship THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Hurricane Katrina refugee Carlos Martinez can't seem to escapeflooding. In 2005, when Katrina drove Gulf of Mexico tide surges throughthe levees of New Orleans and the resulting flood deluged his home,Martinez and his family ...
Juvenile lockup facing inquiry
Jan 03, 2009; ... By James Carlson THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL The Forbes Juvenile Attention Center is under investigation bythe Kansas Department of Health and Environment, KDHE spokesman MikeHeideman said Friday. He wouldn't release any details about what prompted theinvestigation or how ...
KU's next three rate as critical
Jan 03, 2009 ... LAWRENCE -- Making points is rarely this difficult for Kansas inbasketball. No, not just the kind that tickle the twine. The reigning national champions received no votes -- thus, nopoints -- in the latest polls. Granted, this is basketball. So the polls mean ...
No. 2 Lady Blues have it half right
Jan 03, 2009; ... By Ken Corbitt THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Perhaps the Washburn Lady Blues need to play a 20-minutescrimmage before the game, or maybe coach Ron McHenry should deliverhis halftime speech prior to the opening tipoff. For whatever reasons, the Lady Blues are a much better ...
TAKE FIVE: TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS
Jan 03, 2009 ... NFL 1. BRONCOS START SEARCH IN EAST: Pat Bowlen's search for MikeShanahan's successor begins today with a trip to the East Coast. Bowlen and chief operating officer Joe Ellis will meet in NewYork with Steve Spagnuolo, the Giants' defensive coordinator. Then, the ...