'Middle of Nowhere Fair' set for June 7 May 17, 2008
"While Oak Hill only has 35 residents, we are becoming well known as an arts destination and a place to find original Kansas arts and crafts," Perry said ... More than 24 vendors will be selling Kansas made products and crafts including yard art, pottery, garden accessories, new linens, local authors, hand woven rugs, botanical art, hand made purses and pillows and much much more. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Shopping tips to get you through a down market May 15, 2008
Recently, she visited San Francisco and optimistically launched her new guide, "Where to Buy the Best of Everything," at one of her chosen destinations, Forgotten Shanghai on Kansas Street. It would not seem to be an opportune time to launch a book on buying the best of anything, but Gershman makes the case that it does seem to be a time when a chapter that stars the Bay Area, "Home Style and Tabletop," calls for some attention. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society May 5, 2008
The A's were purchased by Chicago businessman Arnold Johnson in 1954, who would then move the team to Kansas City, Missouri, for the 1955 season. Sadly, the great era of the Philadelphia Athletics and the White Elephants was over. (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
Billiken to Throw Out First Pitch at Busch Stadium on Sunday May 2, 2008
The Billiken was born on Oct. 8, 1908, when Kansas City art teacher and illustrator Florence Pretz patented a design for an elf-like creature with pixie ears, a mischievous smile and a tuft a hair on his pointed head. Reportedly, the image came to her in a dream. (Slubillikens.com)
Where to find the best coffee around campus Apr 22, 2008
Here are some of the most popular coffee shops in Kansas City and how they rate ... Kansas City is lucky to have a great coffeehouse culture and a large number of coffeehouses that are the non-Starbucks and non-chain variety. (University News, MO)
Quince & Quinn furniture boutique opening in Oakley Apr 20, 2008
Quince & Quinn furniture boutique opening in Oakley - Business Courier of Cincinnati. Members: Not Registered. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Spring Antiques Show and Sale slated April 1-3 (4) Apr 10, 2008
Dealers from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma will have treasures of elegant and depression glass, estate jewelry, cut glass, furniture, linens, fine china, sterling silver, clocks, coins, prints, quilts, crocks, buttons, sewing notions, pattern glass, pottery, Native American items, and many choice collectibles. A new dealer will bring choice pieces of furniture of several styles Victorian, mission, early American, Oak, and others. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
County funding allows museum to hire curator; Pratt native Marsha Brown first-ever on Historical Museum's payroll Apr 10, 2008
The museum has joined the Kansas Museum Association and they will also display the brochures. The museum charges no admission fee. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Gerry Russell Apr 9, 2008
Kansas, Florida, Texas, Maine. What is the closest you've been to a famous person. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Music, egg hunts, services: Many ways to mark Easter Mar 22, 2008
He writes columns for religious publications in North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Kansas. 349-8773. (Greensboro News Record)
College basketball, auto racing, prep basketball Mar 19, 2008
(19-14), 7:10Indiana (25-7) vs. Arkansas (22-11), 30 minutes followingAt BJCC ArenaBirmingham, Ala ... winner vs. Indiana-Arkansas winner, 2:40 or 5:15At BJCC ArenaBirmingham, Ala ... Kansas (31-3) vs. Portland State (23-9), 12:25UNLV (26-7) vs. Kent State (28-6), 30 minutes followingSouthern Cal (21-11) vs. Kansas State (20-11), 7:10Wisconsin (29-4) vs. Cal State Fullerton (24-8), 30 minutes followingFridayAt The RBC CenterRaleigh, N.C.Gonzaga (25-7) vs. Davidson (26-6), 12:25Georgetown (27-5)... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Coppin an attitude Mar 18, 2008
The other top seeds were far worse: 45 percent at Kansas and 40 at UCLA and Memphis. And stay out. (Boston Herald)
Concern voiced over drop in overseas visitors to the U.S. Mar 6, 2008
Concern voiced over drop in overseas visitors to the U.S. - International Herald Tribune. Concern voiced over drop in overseas visitors to the U.S.. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Read pushes for change in ILDP Feb 23, 2008
For the past 22 years, approximately 625,000 has been divided up and given to 23 Kansas libraries through the ILDP. These funds are to be used to strengthen library collections and enhance resource sharing in the state. The program was initiated in 1985, and was previously overseen by the Kansas Library Network Board. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe Feb 23, 2008
Scripps Howard News Service. Slug: askbabe24 Date: 2008-02-24 00:00:00 Version: original Wire Category: S Words: 617 Bytes: 26624 E-Pub: Y Use Warning: Photos. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Old audio equipment sale aids BLT plans Feb 19, 2008
The stop in Brookhaven was but one part of the Wilsons' journey that will take them to Louisiana, Texas and Kansas to seek similar forgotten theater treasures from those states. "It's just another piece of the pie," Wilson said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Snow in Japan disrupts travel and sports events Feb 5, 2008
A snowstorm over much of central Japan on Sunday delayed trains and airlines and forced the cancellation of outdoor sporting events in Tokyo (International Herald Tribune)
Little house on the prairie Feb 4, 2008
No two are exactly alike, Kittel said, because the raw materials come from demolition projects from such disparate locations as Kansas City, Mo ... Kittel appears particularly proud of a collection of aging 40-foot timbers reclaimed from a demolished warehouse in Kansas City. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Expanded AP stories Jan 25, 2008
Great Bend Police Chief Dean Akings said Wednesday that the man in the video was located outside of Kansas and is cooperating with police. He gave us a call and said, 'You don't need to look anymore. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
U.S. corporate travel managers expect higher airline fares Jan 23, 2008
On a summer road trip, The New York Times's Matt Gross finds life in Greensburg, Kansas, which was flattened b.. A look at the coveted and oddly-named seasonal specialty in Hong Kong. (International Herald Tribune)
Mexico City starts women-only bus service Jan 23, 2008
On a summer road trip, The New York Times's Matt Gross finds life in Greensburg, Kansas, which was flattened b.. With $500 in his pocket, Matt Gross, a.k.a. The Frugal Traveler, sets out to find a 5-star weekend in San Juan. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Library board accepts steel shelving bid Jan 20, 2008
Automated Business Systems, Kansas City, bid is 80,756 for the new shelving, 16,189 ... MPF Business Systems, also in the Kansas City area, couldn't make it to the presentation and filled out the bid form incorrectly. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Roger Collis: Travel Deals Jan 18, 2008
ROSEN PLAZA HOTEL, Orlando Romance Package from $169 a night for two in a deluxe room includes a steak, chicken or seafood dinner at Jack's Place, dancing, and an after-dinner drink; a buffet breakfast; golf or a spa treatment; and transportation to and from Universal Orlando Resort (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Local girl will travel to Europe for 20 day tour in June Jan 11, 2008
He was part of a group of State Future Farmers of America award winners from Kansas and was able to tour farming operations in Scotland, England, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Poland. "He remembers how poor the people in the communist countries were and their lack of machinery," Youtsey's mother, Denise, said. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
San Blas Islands, Panama: A haven for ancient ways Jan 11, 2008
On a summer road trip, The New York Times's Matt Gross finds life in Greensburg, Kansas, which was flattened b.. Recent war and political crises have dealt a blow to Lebanon's tourism industry. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Heads Up | Night Skiing: To ski the lights: Fantastic Jan 10, 2008
On a summer road trip, The New York Times's Matt Gross finds life in Greensburg, Kansas, which was flattened b.. Meet Monocle's hypothetical high street - an ideal neighborhood where the small and independent mix with the g.. (International Herald Tribune)
2007 A year of change Jan 1, 2008
This event has become an annual favorite of people in Oklahoma, Kansas and other bordering states. Weather. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
David Deitrick Jan 1, 2008
Symphony to hold fundraiser - Dayton Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Symphony to hold fundraiser Jan 1, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Lebold Mansion offers lessen in Christmas lore Dec 23, 2007
The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle. Dave Bergmeier Publisher - Editor. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Dec 22, 2007
Bible bashing dying out in Kansas. Sarkozy warns of Taleban threat. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Rare daguerreotype brings $97,750 Dec 8, 2007
Brown was born in 1800 in Connecticut, lived in Ohio for a time and was a free-state activist in Kansas before the October 1859 raid that he hoped would inspire an anti-slavery rebellion ... That one shows him holding a flag with one hand, and one hand raised as if taking an oath and has a lot of drama to it, Kansas historian Karl Gridley said. (Globe and Mail)
50th annual Grammy Awards nominations (part II) Dec 7, 2007
1" - The Flaming Lips Fridmann, surround mix engineers; The Flaming Lips Fridmann, surround mastering engineers; The Flaming Lips Fridmann, surround producers (The Flaming Lips) [Warner Bros.]"Fear Of A Blank Planet" - Steven Wilson, surround mix engineer; Darcy Proper, surround mastering engineer; Porcupine Tree, surround producers (Porcupine Tree) [Atlantic Records]"Grechaninov: Passion Week" - John Newton, surround mix engineer; Jonathan Cooper, surround mastering engineer; Blanton Alspaugh,... (Variety)
Intel Centers Losing Anti-Terror Focus Nov 29, 2007
Centers in Kansas and Rhode Island are the only two focused solely on counterterrorism. Other centers concentrate on all crimes, including drugs and gangs, according to Congress' investigative and auditing arm. (Los Angeles Times)
Missing Student May Have Been Porn Star Nov 29, 2007
-- A missing Kansas college student believed to be the victim of foul play apparently led a double life as an Internet porn star by the name of Zoey Zane. Nude photos of 18-year-old Emily Sander appeared on a Zoey Zane Web site before she vanished, and investigators are looking into whether her modeling had anything to do with her disappearance last Friday. (Los Angeles Times)
Air's gone out of Bonds memorabilia market Nov 18, 2007
Brodie Coyle , chosen by Kansas City in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft, will break a long drought when he starts at quarterback for the Chiefs tomorrow against the Colts. Who was the last Chiefs draft pick to start for them at quarterback. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The Paradies Shops plans 3 stores in Fla. airport Oct 31, 2007
The Paradies Shops plans 3 stores in Fla. airport - Atlanta Business Chronicle. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
KDC recognizes Main Street Program Oct 23, 2007
The Kansas Department of Commerce recently presented Governor s Awards of Excellence on Main Street to 24 communities throughout the state ... She was especially complimentary of The Book Barn and Kansas Media One. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Lipsyte: Sports Summer Oct 13, 2007
Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star wrote. . (Zmag.org)
Stars and stripes forever: Well, not quite that long yet; but a Morning Sun man's flag has managed to survive for more than 100 years Sep 25, 2007
In the middle of the blue field, the flag has a large star, which represents Kansas, the newest state to join the union at the time. West Virginia became the 35th state in 1863. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
New bat species discovered in Mindoro Sep 18, 2007
PAWB director Dr. Mundita Lim said the new fruit bat species has been discovered in Mindoro Island since February 2006, during a collaborative effort between the government and the University of Kansas Biodiversity Research Center. Lim said a team from the Comparative Biogeography and Conservation of Philippine Vertebrates (CBCPV) project conducted an expedition in Mindoro Occidental early last year that led to the discovery of the new fruit bat species, which has been named as the Mindoro... (ABS CBN News)
Purple Wave carves out business niche Sep 16, 2007
It maintains a full-time staff, including auctioneers who are members of the National Auctioneers Association, the Kansas Auctioneers Association and the Colorado Auctioneers Association. It maintains a can-do policy and work on the schedule of the seller. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Pittsburg man lives, breathes Steelers football Sep 9, 2007
He also tries to make it to Kansas City every time the Steelers play there, and saw them play against the Saints in New Orleans ... The closest he ever came to a fight involved a Kansas City Chiefs punter and Steeler Dermontti Dawson. (SunOnline)
Setting up shop ... Residents speak out - Patrons express concerns on firing of children's librarian ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Setting up shop Aug 22, 2007
El Dorado Times - News. Wednesday, August 22, 2007. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Nation: Elvis fans flock to Memphis to mark death Aug 17, 2007
Fans from Europe, Asia, Australia, South America and even from exotic locales like Kansas are spending their hard-earned money for T-shirts, coffee mugs, salt and pepper shakers, refrigerator magnets and other trinkets during the events commemorating his death 30 years ago. Many are making the 110-mile trek from Memphis, Tenn. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
NFL preseason is chock full of story lines Aug 13, 2007
Priest Holmes, RB, Kansas City Chiefs: The best thing to happen to Holmes was Larry Johnson sitting out with a contract dispute. Holmes, who was out of football for 21 months, now finds himself with a chance at regaining his starting job. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Chapman council debates sidewalk repair issue Aug 12, 2007
Thompson said he would contact Doug McKinney with the North Central Kansas Planning Commission to visit with the council regarding revitalization programs. Council member Susan James said the council needed to have a "vision of revitalization," but the question now was the fact that immediate repairs are needed. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Community leader will be missed by friends Aug 9, 2007
Brad returned to his alma mater Kansas State last year as Director of Basketball Operations for coach Bob Huggins. When Huggins left after just one season, new coach Frank Martin elevated Underwood to his coaching staff and Warren was looking forward to attending Kansas State games this year ... He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 172, Isis Shrine, McPherson Shrine Club, Royal Order of Jesters (Court No. 94), Sons of the American Legion, Squadron No. 24,... (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Belt buckle auction generates more than $8,000 Aug 8, 2007
The Kansas State University athletic department, represented by Voice of the Wildcats Wyatt Thompson, purchased the No. 4 buckle for $325. Kuntz re-entered the bidding and bought the No. 5 buckle for $200. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Day in / day out area entertainment guide Jul 28, 2007
Friday-Sunday, Aug. 10-12 Rockin the Rivers is Aug. 10-12 with headliners John Kay and Steppenwolf, the Grass Roots, Kansas and Nazareth. The 2007 concert will be held at The Bridge, a natural Montana amphitheater, and will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 10. (Montana Standard, MT)
Abilene CVB board OKs use of van Jul 27, 2007
The van had initially been purchased with Kansas Department of Transportation grant monies ... Approved a recommendation to spend $1,000 for a sponsorship to the National Tour Association convention Nov. 4 in Kansas City, Mo ... Scheele said tourism census numbers consistently show the strength of Missouri travelers on Abilene's visitors logs and having a presence at a national conference at Kansas City, Mo. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Sportz Nutz celebrating five years in business Jul 24, 2007
After meeting Cabrillo High School baseball phenom Daniel Duffy, Sportz Nutz responded by carrying Kansas City Royals merchandise. Celebrity or not, Lopez said his favorite part of the job is simply interacting with other customers who share a love of sports. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Summer concerts relocated to events center in Garland Jul 19, 2007
Kansas will perform Sept. 1, KC and the Sunshine Band will perform Sept. 7 and America will perform Oct. 21, Wilson said. He was still waiting on confirmation from Joan Jett and the Blackhearts on Wednesday afternoon on whether or not the band will perform in Garland, Wilson said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Looking back over 22 years of Prairie Port Jul 12, 2007
Mother Nature proved a very typical Kansas day. The sky was cloudless, the sun was hot, and the wind was blowing. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Experimental aircrafts take to the skies ... Police arrest 4 in beer burglary ... Joyce honored with Paul Harris Fellow presentation ... EHS releases second semester honor roll ... Seniors venture to salt mines ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="20px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, July 07, 2007 Experimental aircrafts take to the skies Jul 7, 2007
Wichita's Exploration Place and the Kansas Museum of Military History will also have exhibits on display. Tangen has been a member of the EAA since 2004 and said he is glad he found people who share his passion for flying. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Toy company reeling from train recall Jun 24, 2007
In addition, a public health nurse in Kansas City has filed a complaint of high-lead content in an RC2 metal Thomas toy made in China, the Chicago Tribune reported. RC2 was founded in 1996 as Collectible Champions Inc. Revenue reached $519 million 2006, as RC2 capitalized on brands such as Winnie the Pooh, Nickelodeon and Sesame Street. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Today, Saturday and Sunday Jun 23, 2007
The tournament will provide local and regional catfish anglers an opportunity to compete for cash, prizes and a chance to advance to Cabela's King Kat Classic on Milford Lake in Kansas. Weigh-in will be held at Riverview Park in Fort Madison. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
On the Job With...Barbara McGregor Jun 20, 2007
"We work with different vendors," she said, "and we go to gift markets in Kansas City and Minneapolis.". Of course, there is more to it than just making a purchase. (Boone Today, IA)
Businesses to participate in ‘Downtown Diagon Alley’ Jun 12, 2007
Businesses not located on the 400 block of Delaware are also planning to participate, including Queen s Pantry, which will offer British products, Berkay Antiques as Enchanted Forest Furnishings and Kansas Media One as the Daily Prophet newspaper ... There s no better company in Leavenworth to do it than Kansas Media One ... Persons who would like to volunteer or help organize the event can contact Stoner at the Kansas Media One Information Center, 913-682-0305. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Church briefs Jun 8, 2007
Kansas church to hold auction fund raiser. The Kansas Christian Church will be having an auction at 5 p.m. June 15, with proceeds going to youth groups and the purchase of a new sound system ... The auction will be held at 203 E Jefferson, Kansas. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Kansas brings MoshFest back Jun 7, 2007
KANSAS MoshFest 2007, a two-day celebration, will be held Friday and Saturday at the Kansas Community Park ... The event is the second annual MoshFest sponsored by the Kansas band Thorn ... Friday and Saturday at Kansas Community Park. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Donald E. Taylor Jun 6, 2007
daughters, Sherry Wright of Kansas, Julie Morrow of Whetstone, and Crystal Mayfield of Montgomery, Ala. Other survivors include his sister, Dorothy Stark of Tucson, Ariz. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Coming clean on witness protection Jun 5, 2007
Mr. Katz, his wife and three daughters had been relocated from Kansas City. The U.S. government has had to make many such embarrassing admissions to victims of crime and grieving family members: Just so you know, the person who just stabbed you or murdered your relative was an agent of the state. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Swap and shop at Jacob's Cave Jun 1, 2007
People come from Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky. They come a long way for this. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Vendors sought for 2nd Kansas park MoshFest May 31, 2007
KANSAS MoshFest, a Kansas event sponsored by the band Thorn is seeking vendors for its second annual party in the Kansas Community Park. The event has grown to two days, June 8 and 9, and will feature 16 bands, one traveling from London, Ontario, Canada. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
