Hope NewsLocal news for Hope, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.State expands genetic testing for newborns- April 30, 2008 "The more we sit back and let this go by us, the more these kids are going to suffer" Seven-year-old Ashton Ferguson watches a movie while being hooked up to his chest percussion therapy vest because he has cystic fibrosis along with his sister Lola, 2, playing in the background with their ... via The Wichita Eaglehttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ks/2008/04/state-expands-genetic-testing-for-newborns?fromr... Water gets 'top billing' at county festival- April 26, 2008 "Students learned about all aspects of water" With topics like gooey garbage and germ warfare, fourth graders from across Dickinson County gathered Thursday at Brown's Memorial Park to have fun, yet learn. via Abilene Reflector-Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ks/2008/04/water-gets-top-billing-at-county-festival?fromrs... U.S. Cellular Donates $20,000 to Local Child Abuse Prevention Agencies- April 22, 2008 "At U.S. Cellular, we are committed to supporting organizations that ensure the safety of children who can't protect themselves" U.S. CELLULAR DONATES $20,000 TO LOCAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AGENCIES Governor Sebelius Recognizes Wireless Provider for Helping Raise Public Awareness in April: Child Abuse Prevention Month SALINA, KS, April ... via Salina Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ks/2008/04/u-s-cellular-donates-20-000-to-local-child-abuse... Support group helps parents cope with loss of child- April 20, 2008 "The group isn't all sadness. People there tell you you will have joy again. 'Hope' is a very important word in our meetings." In July 1992, Susan and Gary Chan sat in their car outside of the building where a Compassionate Friends meeting was being held and debated whether to go in. via Topeka Capital-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ks/2008/04/support-group-helps-parents-cope-with-loss-of-ch... Talking back to Ext. 333- April 11, 2008 "Residents of Hope, Kansas. Rest easy, you need no longer worry about your penguin problem. I am on my way. -- Batman." "You guys must really love Josh Svaty, you run a picture of him every day in the paper." Around here he's known as "Svaty the Hottie." "Why don't you print something where somebody is trying to make a point ... via Salina Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ks/2008/04/talking-back-to-ext-333?fromrss=1 Health agenda- April 9, 2008 Originally published 01:41 p.m., April 8, 2008 Updated 01:41 p.m., April 8, 2008 National Public Health Week is April 7 through April 14. via Emporia Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ks/2008/04/health-agenda?fromrss=1 |