Downtown fitness Aug 12, 2008
Kansas locations: Atchison, Lawrence, Olathe, Overland Park, Salina, Shawnee. cmoon@bizjournals. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Hawker Acquisition reports 2Q increase in orders, sales Aug 6, 2008
The union, representing more than 5,000 employees in Wichita and Salina, say they want more pay, better pension benefits and better health care insurance. Reader Comments. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Dropped, smashed, shredded Jul 30, 2008
salina is a community with a rich cultural life and a heritage of traditional family. ks. (guardian.co.uk)
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The report states that there are more than 1,400 SSMIDs operating throughout the United States, including districts in Wichita, Topeka, Overland Park, Salina and Manhattan. Groups partnering in the effort cite five chief reasons why downtown KCK should adopt an SSMID. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Spangles announces 24th restaurant Jul 30, 2008
Spangles currently has 15 restaurants in Wichita, two in Hutchinson, three in Topeka, and one each in El Dorado, Salina and Lawrence. Reader Comments. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Waynoka native a hero following rescue Jul 29, 2008
The engineer and his conductor were returning to Salina, Kan. from Kansas City when they saw what looked like a sink hole in the tracks. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Kansas looking to build on 2007 breakout season Jul 24, 2008
Brandon McAnderson graduated and former Salina Central back Jake Sharp will have company in the back with Jocques Crawford, who was the NJCAA offensive player of the year at Blinn (Texas) Community College. Mangino said the running game will be fine, considering the returning players and the addition of Crawford, who gained 3,004 yards and scored 27 touchdowns in his two years with Blinn. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Jul 19, 2008
After dinner at Coyote Canyon in Salina, Kansas, the group "turned in" at the Holiday Inn in Hays, Kansas ... A stop in Salina included a tour of the Smoky Hills Museum, where one could have his picture taken in a booth, like those made at old fairs once-upon-a-time. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Clark comes back to take the title at KWGA tourney Jul 18, 2008
Nixon, a Salinan, had her best day on Wednesday, shooting a 76 on Day Two after an 80 on Day One and finishing up with a 78 on Day Three ... Jordan Nixon *, Salina - 80-76-78 234 - Low Junior ... Hannah Martin *, Salina - 88-80-81 249 3rd Place Play-off /Tie. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Goedeken take sole possession of lead after Day 2 Jul 17, 2008
In juniors action among the Amateur Division, Jordan Nixon of Salina cut four strokes from her 80 on Day One to net a total of 156 and lead the junior flight ... Jordan Nixon *, Salina - 80-76--156 ... Hannah Martin *, Salina - 88-80--168. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Jennifer Clark, Tara Goedeken share lead after day 1 at KWGA tourney Jul 16, 2008
Jordan Nixon *, Salina - 43-37--80 ... Hannah Martin *, Salina - 44-44--88. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Waterloo Schools leadership positions announced Jul 15, 2008
Since 1998, she has been the executive director of administrative and student support services in Salina, Kan. with responsibilities in principal coaching and supervision; policy development; management information systems; and the resolution of parent, student and school concerns. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Kansas Guardsmen Leave for California Jul 14, 2008
by Tracy Crockett (SALINA, Kan ... by Cindy Klose (SALINA, Kan) ... They'll leave from Salina's Army Aviation Support Facility to an airfield southwest of Sac 00000361 ramento. (Kansas CW)
Gravesite Masters Announces Availability of New Inspirational Solar Bible for Illuminating Cemetery Grave Sites Jul 7, 2008
Salina, KS (PRWEB) July 7, 2008 -- Gravesite Masters announces the availability of the new, inspirational Solar Bible ... " Gravesite Masters will even deliver the Solar Bible, as well as any of their other products, directly to the cemetery and place it on the grave. This is especially helpful for those who are not physically able to care for their loved one's gravesite or do not live nearby to tend to it themselves. About Gravesite Masters: Gravesite Masters, a privately-owned company based in... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
RMC trustees will examine complaints vs. chairman Jun 30, 2008
Mason, with 25 years of experience in the health care field, has most recently served as vice president of finance and chief financial officer of Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Chapman briefs Jun 20, 2008
com - an online service of The Salina Journal ... Jerry Moran's Salina office has been in Chapman several times this week and is available to assist area residents recovering from the June 11 tornado. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hawker Beechcraft Delivers World's Most Advanced Business Jet Jun 19, 2008
Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Hawker Beechcraft Corporation has major operations in Salina, Kansas; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Chester, England, U.K. The company leads the industry with a global network of over 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers ... with operations in Salina, Kan. (PR Newswire)
Obituaries for Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Jun 18, 2008
Ann P. Schlager of Princeville died June 11, 2008, in Salina, Kan ... daughter Karen Stansberry and husband Gary of Salina, Kan ... Ryan Mortuary of Salina, Kan. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
'We are ... Chapman' Jun 17, 2008
com - an online service of The Salina Journal ... Reporter Tim Unruh can be reached at 822-1419 or by e-mail at tunruh@salina. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Volunteers flock to Chapman Jun 15, 2008
com - an online service of The Salina Journal ... The couple planned to attend the Smoky Hill River Festival in Salina on Saturday, but instead, they answered the call from Chapman ... There were really more volunteers than the system could manage, said Nancy Klostermeyer, executive director of the Volunteer Connection, Salina, who was helping at the volunteer reception center at the Kansas Auto Racing Museum. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Rescuers sift through Kansas tornado debris Jun 13, 2008
A tornado struck southeast of Salina, Kansas, on Wednesday, leaving a path of destruction. Two people were killed as tornadoes swept across Kansas, destroying 60 homes and damaging another 60, officials reportedly said. (CNN -- US)
Officials: Tornadoes kill 2 in northern Kansas Jun 12, 2008
Cecelia Sanchez talks about riding out the storm as her house lies destroyed in the background on Holmes Road southeast of Salina, Kan ... (AP Photo/Salina Journal, Jeff Cooper. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Abilene athlete shines in acting role Jun 12, 2008
SALINA -- Kolby Kelly has filled up his life with athletics and theatre acting ... The show is being performed this Friday at the Salina Community Theatre and Kelly has been selected for the Richie part ... Some friends of his found out about Salina Community Theatre putting together a show of A Chorus Line. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Search for Fossett resumes with thaw Jun 12, 2008
In this February 28, 2005 photo, pilot Steve Fossett prepares to take off in Salina, Kansas. The search won't match last year's, which covered about 20,000 square miles and involved a small air force of private and military planes, along with ground searchers and high-tech equipment. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Spring storms impact power customers north of Abilene Jun 10, 2008
Tom Sydow, an engineer in the Salina Division, said the storms that raced through central and northeast Kansas caused several breakers to be blown. "Everyone north of Abilene was pretty well off," he said. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Josh Svaty draws an opponent in 108th district race Jun 7, 2008
SALINA -- A Salina man has declared his candidacy for the 108th District House of Representatives seat ... He and his wife, Karen, have four children and have lived in the Salina area for 21 years. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
"Best friend" aides Abilene Police Department Jun 7, 2008
Haaga and Azor have been called into duty to also help with the Dickinson County Sheriff's Department, Kansas Highway Patrol and Salina authorities. Funding for Azor came as a result of a city commission decision to authorize special alcohol and drug funds. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Power outage hits area this morning Jun 5, 2008
About 3,600 Westar Energy customers were out of electricity for about 25 minutes this morning as part of a power failure that occurred at the Abilene Energy Center, according to an engineer at Westar's Salina division. Tom Sydow said the outage struck about 1,500 customers in Abilene and 800 in Herington as well as Elmo, Talmage, Chapman and west of Solomon. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Cost of health care, number of uninsured, two major issues in Kansas, executive says Jun 5, 2008
Samuelson said the state was divided into six areas, and she not only gave board members about overall numbers but reported how people who live in the north central area, which includes Abilene, Salina, Clay Center, Beloit and Herington, compared with the rest of the state. While 77 percent of Kansans feel their local hospital provides safe health care and takes appropriate steps to minimize the risk of infections, she said confidence appears higher in the north central area, where 87 percent... (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Rebels sweep Herington Jun 5, 2008
Abilene, now 4-2, will travel to Salina Thursday night for a double-header with the first game beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Matson Field. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Abilene resident OK after scare May 31, 2008
Roseann Zoggyie, residential manager with OCCK in Abilene, said Duane W. Schmidt, 67, 1201 NW 5th, was back to work at the OCCK facility in Salina Thursday after being treated at Memorial Hospital Wednesday night. Zoggyie said Schmidt was sitting on the driveway of the home in his electric wheelchair. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Shanele Stires Named Assistant Basketball Coach at San Diego State May 31, 2008
" Before moving to California, Stires was an assistant coach at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, from 2003-06. Her on-court duties included working with the Bobcat post players, while off the court, she helped with recruiting, opponent scouting, team conditioning, marketing, summer camps, travel and community outreach. Stires tutored a pair of all-Mid-American Conference players and an all-league freshman team performer at Ohio. Stires also has experience coaching at the prep level as an... (Goaztecs.com)
Ward celebrates sixth straight 4A state title May 28, 2008
Ward s defeated Andale-Garden Plain 2-1 in the championship game Saturday at Dean Evans Stadium in Salina. The final out prompted a wild celebration. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Area students receive KanOkla scholarship May 28, 2008
Kalen plans on attending Kansas State at Salina this fall. Aviation Maintenance is the career Kalen plans to pursue. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
St. Andrew's honors those who lie in unmarked graves May 28, 2008
The St. Joseph Orphanage was part of the Diocese of Salina, which is the diocese that St. Andrew's Church is associated with. The Sisters of St. Joseph oversaw operations of the diocese, Baxa said. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Eagles second at Salina booster club tourney May 24, 2008
The Abilene Eagles 10 and under girls' softball team took second place in the silver bracket of the Sacred Heart Booster Club Invitational Tournament in Salina on May 17. The tournament consisted of 12 Kansas teams who played two pool play games before advancing to single elimination bracket play. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Elburn wins medals, supports his Abilene teams May 24, 2008
"It felt pretty good to get that first medal in Salina," said Brian, who will compete in all five events next month ... Since Abilene's program dissolved following Anita's death in 1997, Brian has been competing for the Salina Blue Thunder, an ARC program which meets weekly at Salina South High School. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Ward prepares for state tourney meeting with Ottawa May 23, 2008
Ward faces Ottawa in the quarterfinals at 4 p.m. Friday at Dean Evans Stadium in Salina ... The Cyclones, 19-4, who will leave for Salina tonight, are ready for the real thing ... They ve pitched in big games before and Hurla is confident they ll perform well in Salina. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Cyclones advance to state tourney May 16, 2008
The Bishop Ward Cyclones baseball team will have an opportunity to defend its state title after collecting two tough victories over Piper and Spring Hill Wednesday at Johnson County West 3 wins helped qualify Ward for the 4A state baseball tournament May 23 in Salina. Ward has won the last five 4A state titles. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Spires baseball, softball teams end seasons with KCAC tourney losses May 16, 2008
SALINA The University of Saint Mary baseball team let a 10-2 lead slip through its fingers and ended its season with a 16-13 loss to Bethany College May 3 in the KCAC qualifying tournament ... The Spires final two regular season games were in an April 29 doubleheader in Salina versus Kansas Wesleyan ... KWU and Friends automatically earned slots in the NAIA Regional Tournament with their first and second place finishes in the KCAC. This left the Spires in third place and needing to win the KCAC... (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Abilene's proposed charter school 'on hold' for now May 15, 2008
The board also met in executive session for more than an hour to consult with their attorney, Deb James of Hampton and Royce, Salina, to discuss non-elected personnel matters and matters pertaining to students. Emerging from the session, the board passed a resolution to continue with proceedings to condemn and acquire property through eminent domain. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Lansing boys fall short of medals at state tennis May 12, 2008
He fell 9-5 to his opponent from Salina Central in the third round and then was bumped out of the tournament by a 9-6 loss to a player from Bishop Miege ... It was two and out for the doubles team of Carpenter and Meyer at the state meet, falling 6-2, 6-2 to a Winfield team to open the tournament and 6-1, 6-0 to a Salina Central team to knock themselves out. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Piper earns second seed May 9, 2008
The Pirates would like to take the next step this season and qualify for the 4A state baseball tournament in Salina. The Pirates have enjoyed solid pitching performances from their starting rotation. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Reception for new Waterloo Schools superintendent is Thursday May 6, 2008
Prior to that, Norris was the superintendent in Salina, Kan. Florida s Indian River County, Hibbing, Minn. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Curbside recycling not likely for MASWU Apr 23, 2008
The city of Salina has a voluntary curbside recycling program, with usage statistics that mirrors the McPherson survey. According to Hawk, when Salina's program was implemented, residents could pay 5 a month to receive curbside recycling ... Hawk also said that the material brought in by Salina's curbside program was small in comparison to what is collected at Salina's drop off sites. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
7th girls take title Apr 23, 2008
The Bullpups scored 124 points to outlast Salina Lakewood and win their own meet at McPherson Stadium ... The eighth-grade boys totaled 103 points, second to Salina South's 130. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Cowboys tennis takes fourth at challenging Junction City Invitational Apr 22, 2008
The Cowboy's No. 2 singles player went 3-0 in pool play with an 8-0 win over Salina South's Bret Higgins, an 8-7 (7-5) tie-breaker over Salina Central's Blaine Bengston, and an 8-4 win over Datin Palmer of Topeka High ... The Cowboys continue their season with a junior varsity tournament at Salina South on Tuesday and the North Central Kansas League tournament for the varsity squad on Saturday at Chapman. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Salina police releases man, seek two other suspects Apr 22, 2008
SALINA -- Salina police have released one man and issued warrants for two others in connection with the April 16 shooting death of a Salina man. In a Monday morning release from the Salina Police Department, Deputy Chief Carson Mansfield said Nathaniel Ervin, 36, Lincoln, was released Sunday night from the Salina County Jail and is no longer a suspect in the death of Mark Simpson, 510 Garden ... The release states warrants have been issued charging Cameron Alyn Nelson, 19, Salina, with... (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Charges filed in crash Apr 22, 2008
Formal charges have been filed against a Salina man after an accident he was involved in last July killed two children. Lanny Carter, 46, is being charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of failure to stop at a stop sign. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Nieman leads MHS golfers Apr 20, 2008
SALINA -- McPherson High's Chad Nieman took sixth place Friday in the Salina South Invitational Golf Tournament, sparking the Bullpups to a third-place team finish. Nieman shot a 78, the only Bullpup to break 80, as conditions were windy, not to mention wet. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
MHS JV thinclads capture crowns Apr 19, 2008
McPherson 151, Maize 93 2/3, Newton 83, Kapaun 69 1/3, El Dorado 62, Hays 54, Goddard 53 1/3, Buhler 14, Salina South 14, Valley Center 11 ... McPherson 105, Kapaun 99, Newton 89, Goddard 84, Salina South 84, Buhler 47, Maize 31, El Dorado 30, Hays 9, Valley Center 8. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Gypsum volunteer may have links to fires Apr 19, 2008
A Saline County volunteer firefighter accused of setting several fires in Salina County may also be associated with an April 7 fire in Dickinson County. Dickinson Sheriff Curt Bennett said his department is waiting on information from Saline County authorities before talking to Michael A. Russell, 18, Gypsum, a volunteer with Rural Fire District No. 1 about an April 7 fire in the area of Tinkler and Solomon roads. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Developer bullish on Abilene Centre; Planned project to overhaul former motel site Apr 18, 2008
Interest has been expressed from developers from nearby communities such as Junction City, Manhattan and Salina about retail and office space in Abilene, he said. Hopkins has an aggressive plan to overhaul the 10-acre tract. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Salina authorities look for suspect in shooting Apr 18, 2008
SALINA -- Police are investigating an overnight shooting that has left one man dead. Deputy Salina Police Chief Carson Mansfield said no arrests had been made in the case as of this morning ... It was the second homicide in Salina this year. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Fire at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Apr 17, 2008
Red Cross personnel from McPherson and Salina responded to the fire to assist. McMannis reported that several residences, especially the Gillwater residence, and several oilfield tank batteries were threatened, but firefighters were successful in protecting the structures. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Baseball Bullpups, SS split Apr 17, 2008
SALINA McPherson High's baseball team probably wishes it could have carried over some of its runs from its first game Tuesday against Salina South at smoky Dean Evans Stadium. After MHS pounded the Cougars 19-3 in the opener, South earned the split with a stunning 8-7 victory in the nightcap on a two-out, two-run walkoff homer in the seventh by Tyler Benton. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
MHS golfers snare meet Apr 16, 2008
The Bullpups compete Friday at Salina South. Comments. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Ostermann selected to KBCA All-Star game Apr 16, 2008
A 5-foot-8 guard, Ostermann led the North Central Kansas League in scoring with 16-points per game while leading the Cowgirls to a 25-1 season and a third-place finish at the 4A State Championship tournament in Salina. In addition to her scoring average, Ostermann averaged 2. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Fawl, Wehrman take title Apr 15, 2008
A strong 14-team field gathered for the tournament, with two potential state championship teams finishing 1-2 -- Salina Central, the 5A favorite, scored 92 points, while Independence, which is a favorite to defend its 4A title, was second with 85 despite missing one of its top players due to a scheduling conflict ... Salina Central was able to capture the team championship on the strength of a 1-2 finish from singles players -- and brothers -- Spencer and Connor Brass (8-5 in the finals for... (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Hope you're having a great weekend! Why not go out and grab a Sentinel to see what all you've missed? Apr 13, 2008
The Arts features area concerts and art shows including the Chaney Music Symposium at Central Christian, jazz poetry and symphony concert in Salina a casting call for Broadway RFD.. 3. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Search For Marine Newlyweds Called Off Apr 11, 2008
The tape was in addition to images from an ATM camera in Salina, Kan. that same day which showed McMahon-Reid withdrawing cash from her bank account. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Thinclads place Apr 10, 2008
LINDSBORG McPherson High took a handful of performers to Tuesday's Salina South Relays, held at Bethany College because of cracks in the Salina track. MHS held out many of its standouts because of the K.T. Woodman meet Friday in Wichita. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Saline County officials tour county bridges Apr 9, 2008
While the mood was cordial, at one of the stops, commissioner Nold took issue with recent remarks from Saline County Engineer Neil Cable in the Salina Journal that stated Dickinson County's building standard calls for narrower bridges that won't necessarily accommodate agricultural vehicles. "They implied that in Dickinson County, we are building narrow, low-cost, throwaway bridges," he said. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
White, Cropper win Eisenhower Marathon Apr 9, 2008
" Kelly Woolverton, 33, Springfield, Mo., was runner-up with a time of 44:34. Grant Bannister, 37, Manhattan, was third in 45:32. Among local runners: Jon Gose, 36, Abilene, was fifth in 47:19; Kevin Sweatland, 36, Abilene, was eighth in 49:15; and Tom Litke, 72, Abilene, was 31s in 1 hour, 4 minutes. Marcia Becker, 44, Littleton, Colo., was the top woman placer with a time of 48:59. Amy Grace, 20, Salina, was second in 49:53. Amy Gronigan, 32, Bartlesville, Okla., was third in 50:35. 5K race In... (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Kansas Educator of the Year comes from KCK Apr 8, 2008
The Kansas PTA Convention will be held at the Salina Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Salina, Kan. Comments. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
