Perry NewsLocal news for Perry, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Boats to be checked for noise levels- May 28, 2008 Published Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. CDT Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will conduct courtesy sound muffling inspections from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the boat ramp next to Perry ...http://www.topix.net/city/perry-ks/2008/05/boats-to-be-checked-for-noise-levels?fromrss=1 Arts notes- May 20, 2008 Originally published 01:43 p.m., May 16, 2008 Updated 01:43 p.m., May 16, 2008 Concert The Emporia Presbyterian Manor will be host for recording artist Rick Harris in concert at 7:30 p.m. May 21 at the manor, ...http://www.topix.net/city/perry-ks/2008/05/arts-notes?fromrss=1 'Middle of Nowhere Fair' set for June 7- May 18, 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" OAK HILL If you live in a rural small town or area, you are familiar with the phrase, "middle of nowhere," usually in reference to why would you live there. via Abilene Reflector-Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/perry-ks/2008/05/middle-of-nowhere-fair-set-for-june-7?fromrss=1 Cemetery work progresses; bid for street repairs OK'd- May 16, 2008 "When they finish the sidewalks they will be able to move into the cemetery and start work" Cemetery work progresses; bid for street repairs OK'd Last Updated: May 14, 2008 03:04:12 PM By Julie Perry Improvements to the Marysville cemetery this year include the most work in the city's ongoing project, ... via Marysville Advocatehttp://www.topix.net/city/perry-ks/2008/05/cemetery-work-progresses-bid-for-street-repairs... Vision project elicits ideas from focus groups- May 14, 2008 "The big idea sometimes shows up right away, and sometimes it shows up toward the end of the project" Improving the quality of life generated the most talk when Heartland Visioning brought local residents together in focus groups last week to discuss how to make Shawnee County a better place. via The Topeka Capital-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/perry-ks/2008/05/vision-project-elicits-ideas-from-focus-groups?... Kansas native to lead United Way- May 9, 2008 "I look forward to introducing Miriam to the community I love" After searching for several months, the United Way of Greater Topeka's board of directors has hired Miriam Krehbiel, of Bakersfield, Calif., to succeed the retiring Nancy Perry this summer. via The Topeka Capital-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/perry-ks/2008/05/kansas-native-to-lead-united-way?fromrss=1 Daily Dose: Looking back at Leadership grads of '84- May 7, 2008 "I remember how friendly everyone was. I remember how positive our class sessions were - we were excited about Topeka. We really enjoyed them all, and we bonded very well." Today, Leadership Greater Topeka marks its 25th class with 36 graduates for a total of 740 graduates in the past 25 years, said Marsha J. Sheahan, vice president of public relations with the Greater Topeka ... via Topeka Capital-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/perry-ks/2008/05/daily-dose-looking-back-at-leadership-grads-of-... Orange is the new copper- May 4, 2008 "At Home Depot, we can handle any remodeling and construction project ... (Fade to visual of backyard garden with children playing) from a 495-square-foot greenhouse ... (Fade to slow, ground-up pan of Capitol) to a 495,000-square-foot Statehouse." It might take a while to get used to the dome being bright orange, but think of all the taxpayer money that might be saved if Kansas let Home Depot use the Statehouse as an advertising vehicle. via Topeka Capital-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/perry-ks/2008/05/orange-is-the-new-copper?fromrss=1 |