Edith F. Mohney lived most of her life at 834 Wabash it was one of the oldest houses in Oakland, When her Granddaughter Martha Schneck asked what it was like growing up in Oakland and Kansas, Mrs. Mohney wrote a story in 1972, about her memories in Oakland and Kansas then in 1999, Mrs. Martha Schneck put the story up at a web site called Ks. Gen. web, internet Genealogical Society, under the title, Letters, Memories & family stories: http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/familyhistory/shawnee/letters.htm
For those of you who are wanting to know more of Oakland's history this is a must read. I found the information very helpful, however I did find one small erorr, Mrs. Mohney states that the Oakland Bank was on the south-west corner of Wabash & Thomas this is not so, the bank sat on the south-east corner.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Oakland's-Topek's First Built Airplane.
The following address will take you to a must read about Oakland’s first airplane.
1. http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/cowley/Oldnews/wortwin/WIN_AIR.htm
1. http://www.ausbcomp.com/~bbott/cowley/Oldnews/wortwin/WIN_AIR.htm
Courtesy Kansas Historical Society
Friday, August 15, 2008
Oakland's Marriages & Wedding Anniversarys
Most of these stories can be found in the Oakland Local News pages, but I moved them to their own page to make them easier to find.
Note. These stories are linked to the Topeka Capital Journal, so you can read the full story, many will have photos.
Love spans the ages
... The story begins in Oakland with the birth of Faye ... Audio Carissa Proffitt, married one year Started dating ... future Scott Kelsey, married 60 years The honeymoon ... agriculture. The two married at Oakland United Methodist Church ...
Gina and Darreld Ledbetter
... Darreld and Gina Ledbetter of Tecumseh will observe their 30th wedding anniversary on Monday. The couple were married June 18, 1971, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. Gina and Darreld Ledbetter Their children and spouses are Troy and Jennifer ...
Dale and Sondra Ridgeway
... Thursday. A family cruise to Alaska is planned for later this year. Dale Ridgeway and Sondra Glaspey were married March 14, 1952, at Oakland United Methodist Church. Their children are Cindy Mecham, Pam and Gary Simecka, Steve and Tina Ridgeway ...
Marva Lee and John Powell
... July 7 at Croco Square, 6115 S.E. US-40 highway in Topeka. John Powell and Marva Lee Kreipe were married July 5, 1952, at Oakland Methodist Church in Topeka. Hosts will be their daughters, Jenny Powell, Valley Falls; Jolene Bickel ...
Carol and William Manion
... Crestview Shelter House in Crestview Park, 4801 S.W. Shunga Drive. William Manion and Carol Skinner were married July 20, 1953, at Oakland Church of the Nazarene in Topeka. Hosts will be their children and spouses, Kenneth and Cheryl Manion ...
Maurice 'Lucky' and Joyce Towne
... Hosts will be their sons, Elton and Dan Towne, both of Topeka. Maurice Towne and Joyce Schneider were married Sept. 23, 1978, at Oakland Christian Church in Topeka. Officiating was the Rev. Ron Cobb, now a military chaplain in Bosnia. Mr ...
Geraldine Graham
... department stores in Topeka before she retired in 1986. She was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church. She married Robert E. Graham Jr. on Aug. 10, 1941, in Oakland, Md. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Robert E. Graham ...
Jessie Ashton
... Mrs. Ashton was a member of Oakland Church of the Nazarene. She married Ivan D. Ashton on May 10 ... at 10 a.m. Friday at the Oakland Church of the Nazarene. Burial ... contributions may be made to the Oakland Church of the Nazarene, 939 ...
Isabella Worthington
... Worthington was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church, the ... Veterans of Foreign Wars and Oakland Rebekah Lodge No. 616. She married Gail Eugene Worthington on ... at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Oakland United Methodist Church. Burial ...
Casper and Joan Eakes
... will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter in Topeka's Oakland area. Casper Eakes Jr. and Joan McKnaught were married July 3, 1952, in Topeka. Their children are Candice Elaine Bayless, Topeka; Tamara Mae ...
Carolyn and Max Taylor
... 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Max Taylor and Carolyn Pollom were married Dec. 10, 1953, in Topeka. Hosts will be their five children and spouses ...
June 5, 1891.
William S. Pugh, son of Robert Pugh, and Miss Minnie Baxter, were married at the residence of Mr. Logan on Thursday last June 4, by the Rev. R. Wake.
June 19, 1891.
Mr. W. H. Chaffin and Miss Lillian Blesdoe were married in Pleasant Valley Thursday evening. They tendered a wedding dinner to their friends at the residence of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Van Dusen yesterday. The wedding presents displayed at their reception were numerous and valuable.
December 11, 1891.
Married, at the home of the bride’s parents in Oakland, by Rev. H. S. Childs, on Dec. 8, 1891, G. R. Brindel to Miss Ada Aument. The ceremonies which united the happy couple occurred at 7:30 p. m. and was witnessed by their near relations. A splendid wedding supper was served for the party. The happy bride and groom were the recipients of a large array of valuable and useful presents. During the evening a party of about fifty of the young gentlemen of Oakland paid their respects to their more fortunate friend and enjoyed his hospitality. The reception on the following day at the residence of father Brindel was an enjoyable occasion. The news offers hearty congratulations to the happy couple, and well here suggest to many others of our young people, “ Go thou and do like wise.” The news was very kindly remembered by the family of the bride.
July 8, 1892.
Married by Rev. C. E. Bolton at his residence on Belmont Ave. George E. Smith to Miss Dollie W. Esterdall.
Note. These stories are linked to the Topeka Capital Journal, so you can read the full story, many will have photos.
Love spans the ages
... The story begins in Oakland with the birth of Faye ... Audio Carissa Proffitt, married one year Started dating ... future Scott Kelsey, married 60 years The honeymoon ... agriculture. The two married at Oakland United Methodist Church ...
Gina and Darreld Ledbetter
... Darreld and Gina Ledbetter of Tecumseh will observe their 30th wedding anniversary on Monday. The couple were married June 18, 1971, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. Gina and Darreld Ledbetter Their children and spouses are Troy and Jennifer ...
Dale and Sondra Ridgeway
... Thursday. A family cruise to Alaska is planned for later this year. Dale Ridgeway and Sondra Glaspey were married March 14, 1952, at Oakland United Methodist Church. Their children are Cindy Mecham, Pam and Gary Simecka, Steve and Tina Ridgeway ...
Marva Lee and John Powell
... July 7 at Croco Square, 6115 S.E. US-40 highway in Topeka. John Powell and Marva Lee Kreipe were married July 5, 1952, at Oakland Methodist Church in Topeka. Hosts will be their daughters, Jenny Powell, Valley Falls; Jolene Bickel ...
Carol and William Manion
... Crestview Shelter House in Crestview Park, 4801 S.W. Shunga Drive. William Manion and Carol Skinner were married July 20, 1953, at Oakland Church of the Nazarene in Topeka. Hosts will be their children and spouses, Kenneth and Cheryl Manion ...
Maurice 'Lucky' and Joyce Towne
... Hosts will be their sons, Elton and Dan Towne, both of Topeka. Maurice Towne and Joyce Schneider were married Sept. 23, 1978, at Oakland Christian Church in Topeka. Officiating was the Rev. Ron Cobb, now a military chaplain in Bosnia. Mr ...
Geraldine Graham
... department stores in Topeka before she retired in 1986. She was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church. She married Robert E. Graham Jr. on Aug. 10, 1941, in Oakland, Md. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Robert E. Graham ...
Jessie Ashton
... Mrs. Ashton was a member of Oakland Church of the Nazarene. She married Ivan D. Ashton on May 10 ... at 10 a.m. Friday at the Oakland Church of the Nazarene. Burial ... contributions may be made to the Oakland Church of the Nazarene, 939 ...
Isabella Worthington
... Worthington was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church, the ... Veterans of Foreign Wars and Oakland Rebekah Lodge No. 616. She married Gail Eugene Worthington on ... at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Oakland United Methodist Church. Burial ...
Casper and Joan Eakes
... will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter in Topeka's Oakland area. Casper Eakes Jr. and Joan McKnaught were married July 3, 1952, in Topeka. Their children are Candice Elaine Bayless, Topeka; Tamara Mae ...
Carolyn and Max Taylor
... 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Max Taylor and Carolyn Pollom were married Dec. 10, 1953, in Topeka. Hosts will be their five children and spouses ...
June 5, 1891.
William S. Pugh, son of Robert Pugh, and Miss Minnie Baxter, were married at the residence of Mr. Logan on Thursday last June 4, by the Rev. R. Wake.
June 19, 1891.
Mr. W. H. Chaffin and Miss Lillian Blesdoe were married in Pleasant Valley Thursday evening. They tendered a wedding dinner to their friends at the residence of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Van Dusen yesterday. The wedding presents displayed at their reception were numerous and valuable.
December 11, 1891.
Married, at the home of the bride’s parents in Oakland, by Rev. H. S. Childs, on Dec. 8, 1891, G. R. Brindel to Miss Ada Aument. The ceremonies which united the happy couple occurred at 7:30 p. m. and was witnessed by their near relations. A splendid wedding supper was served for the party. The happy bride and groom were the recipients of a large array of valuable and useful presents. During the evening a party of about fifty of the young gentlemen of Oakland paid their respects to their more fortunate friend and enjoyed his hospitality. The reception on the following day at the residence of father Brindel was an enjoyable occasion. The news offers hearty congratulations to the happy couple, and well here suggest to many others of our young people, “ Go thou and do like wise.” The news was very kindly remembered by the family of the bride.
July 8, 1892.
Married by Rev. C. E. Bolton at his residence on Belmont Ave. George E. Smith to Miss Dollie W. Esterdall.
Oakland Local News--Page--4
The Oakland local news stories will be a on going page look for more news stories in the near future.
Note. These news stories are linked to the Topeka Capital so you can read the full story many will have photo’s along with the story.
Casper and Joan Eakes
... and Casper Eakes Jr., Topeka, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter in Topeka's Oakland area. Casper Eakes Jr. and Joan McKnaught were married July 3, 1952, in Topeka. Their children are Candice Elaine Bayless ...
Note. These news stories are linked to the Topeka Capital so you can read the full story many will have photo’s along with the story.
Casper and Joan Eakes
... and Casper Eakes Jr., Topeka, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter in Topeka's Oakland area. Casper Eakes Jr. and Joan McKnaught were married July 3, 1952, in Topeka. Their children are Candice Elaine Bayless ...
Program will teach children about culture, commerce
... through the Global Education Partnership of Oakland, Calif. The program has been in place in other cities such as Los Angeles, Oakland, and Chicago for years. Winston said ... college in Walnut and Laney College in Oakland. After his coaching career, he moved
Carolyn and Max Taylor
... and Carolyn Taylor, Topeka, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 20 at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Max Taylor and Carolyn Pollom were married Dec. 10, 1953, in Topeka. Hosts
Gina and Darreld Ledbetter
... Gina Ledbetter of Tecumseh will observe their 30th wedding anniversary on Monday. The couple were married June 18, 1971, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. Gina and Darreld Ledbetter Their children and spouses are Troy and Jennifer Ledbetter ...
Man shot, killed outside home
Police were investigating the city's latest homicide this morning after a man was shot outside a home late Thursday near Oakland. A Topeka Police Department spokesman said at 11:10 p.m. police responded to a call of gunshots being fired at 215 S ...
Man shot, killed inside home
Police were investigating the city's latest homicide today after a man was shot late Thursday at a home near Oakland. Lt. John Sidwell said at 11:09 p.m. police responded to a call of gunshots being fired at 215 S.E. Lake. The officer ...
Gina and Darreld Ledbetter
... Gina Ledbetter of Tecumseh will observe their 30th wedding anniversary on Monday. The couple were married June 18, 1971, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. Gina and Darreld Ledbetter Their children and spouses are Troy and Jennifer Ledbetter ...
Accidents accompany winter's return
... several traffic accidents this morning, including at least five separate accidents that forced authorities to close much of the Oakland Expressway. The expressway was closed from about U.S.-24 highway to about the N.W. Seward Avenue exit, a Shawnee ...
Winter hangs on, causes accidents
... traffic accidents Monday morning, including at least five separate accidents that forced authorities to close much of the Oakland Expressway. The expressway was closed from about US-24 highway to about the N.W. Seward Avenue exit, said Deputy Martha ...
Family lived city's hard life
... they worked on farms before settling in Oakland. Rudolph and his father went to work ... four sons. "We were born and raised in Oakland, at 203 N. Lake," Lucero, 70, said ... Outside of work, the sisters -- like most Oakland residents -- were active in Our Lady ...
Briefly in Topeka
... will be from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakland IOOF Hall, 745 N.E. Chester, sponsored by Oakland No. 616 Rebekahs. All you can eat pancakes ... the community service of the Rebekahs and Oakland No. 640 Odd Fellows. Comedy show set at ...
Papan's Landing
... other volunteer activities should call 232-1968. 10 -- Oakland community nursing, 10 a.m. Cards, games and lunch. 11 ... Cards, games and puzzles. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. 24 -- Oakland community nursing, 10 a.m. Cards, games and puzzles ...
County employee injured
... employee was injured Thursday afternoon while he was spraying weeds on the Kansas River levee just south of the Sardou Bridge in Oakland. Cletus Calteux was taken by American Medical Response ambulance to St. Francis Health Center at about 3:30 p.m. with ...
10-year-old evacuee made sure he had a comic book
Robert Bugg was 10 years old and living just a block and a half from the Kansas River in Oakland 50 years ago. "I don't know if it was the Red Cross or some kind of agency who came around and said you need to get out ...
Police capture shootout suspect
... focused on southeast and central Topeka, a fugitive accused of shooting at officers was captured late Sunday in the city's Oakland community. Michael Robinson, 21, didn't resist when officers arrested him and another man after they left a house at 723 ...
Teacher training offered from water departments
A two-day urban water education workshop will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Oakland Wastewater Treatment Plant, 1115 N.E. Poplar. Organizers encourage educators who work with preschool through high school ...
Police briefs
... Topeka man remained jailed without bond Sunday in connection with four felonies linked to a shooting incident Saturday in the Oakland community. Shawnee County Jail records identified the man as Charles W. Tinoco, 19. Police said there were no known injuries ...
Police seize crystal meth, arrest three
... seized more than $14,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine and arrested three people late Tuesday at a home in the city's Oakland community. Lt. John Sidwell said today that the department's narcotics unit and Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control officials ...
Police seize $14,000 in meth
... said they seized more than $14,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine and arrested three people late Tuesday at a home in Oakland. Lt. John Sidwell said Wednesday that the department's narcotics unit and Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control officials executed
Two arrested for drug possession outside bar
A Topeka man carrying more than $9,000 worth of cocaine was arrested late Tuesday outside a bar in Topeka's Oakland community, police said. Lt. John Sidwell said the department's narcotics unit received information that Gerard Laron Swopes ...
Betty and Edward Smith
... Smith of Topeka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary as guests of honor at a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Oakland Community Center at 801 N.E. Poplar. Hosts will be their children, Edward Smith Jr., Topeka, and Michael and Suzanne ...
Callers sought regarding slaying
... would like to talk to two people who left messages for police after last week's beating death of Mitchell L. Davis at his Oakland home. One person called the CrimeStoppers hotline Oct. 9 and left limited information about the homicide on an answering ...
Fiesta Mexicana Schedule of Events
... of what's happening and where during the Fiesta Mexicana. Saturday 8 a.m. -- Fiesta 5K Run/Walk/Wheelchair Race, Oakland Community Center, N.E. Sardou and Poplar. 11 a.m. -- Fiesta Parade, downtown Topeka. 8 p.m. -- Coronation Ball ...
Callers sought regarding slaying
... would like to talk to two people who left messages for police after last week's beating death of Mitchell L. Davis at his Oakland home. One person called the CrimeStoppers hotline Oct. 9 and left limited information about the homicide on an answering ...
Religion calendar
... 300 S.E. Lawrence St. Singing, preaching, testimonies and praise. Sponsor: Women's Mentoring Ministry Fellowship. Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester, "Influence of Time" musical drama about the birth of Jesus, 5 p.m. dinner ...
Wayne and Katherine Boline
... Sr. of Topeka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their marriage vows at 2 p.m. July 30 at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka followed by a reception at the church until 5 p.m. Reception hosts will be Mrs. Boline ...
Man arrested in beating death
... arrested a Topeka man Thursday in connection with the Oct. 7 beating death of Mitchell L. Davis, who was found behind his Oakland home. Russell Lee Shumway, 37, was arrested in connection with first-degree murder, aggravated robbery and theft in connection ...
What's going on
... walk will be included in the meeting. Oakland -- Cheer classes Four 30-minute classes ... will be instructed by Haley Harrison at Oakland Community Center. Sessions include dance ... Lance Wilson, recreation specialist at Oakland Community Center,368-3793 or e-mail ...
Papan's Landing
... November at Papan's Landing Senior Center, 619 N.W. Paramore, has been announced. November 8 -- Blood pressure by Oakland nurses. Library, 11 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. 9 -- Bingo. 10 -- Leave for Sac & Fox Casino at 10 a.m. 12 ...
Esther M. Henderson
... Esther M. Henderson of Topeka will celebrate her 85th birthday as guest of honor at a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Oakland Community Center at the corner of Sardou and Poplar. Hosts will be children, Colleen and Butch Walstrom, Dorothy and Dick ...
Man shoots brother after argument
A Topeka man shot his brother early Tuesday as an argument erupted into gunfire in the front yard of a home in the Oakland neighborhood. Police said Keith Orender, 43, was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County jail in connection with the ...
Local highway projects proposed
... inclusion of the following projects: Oakland Expressway. She is proposing a $75 million ... other city services to the area of the Oakland Expressway in anticipation of development ... commission to allow annexation of the Oakland Expressway area before the city commits ...
Police credit neighbor with burglary arrest
... credited an alert neighbor today with their ability to arrest a Topeka man late Sunday who allegedly broke into a house in the Oakland community. Police spokeswoman Kristi Pankratz said a neighbor notified police at 11:30 p.m. about a burglary in progress ...
Papan's Landing
... at (785) 354-5420. December 7 -- Library, 11 a.m. Oakland Community Nursing, 10 a.m. to noon. Foot clinic, 1 p ... 27 -- IHS, Highland Park. Beth, 10:30 a.m. 28 -- Oakland Community Nursing, 10 a.m. to noon. 29 -- Bingo, 10 ...
CJ Online Local News: Plan would extend path to North Topeka 03/09/98
... Santa Fe Park, then move northeast to Oakland-Billard Park at N.E. Poplar and Sardou ... portion of the trail between Santa Fe and Oakland-Billard Parks merely represents starting ... thinking is that the trail could leave Oakland-Billard Park and travel along the top ...
Briefly
... Facility, just northeast of Interstate 70 and N.W. MacVicar; Crestview Community Center, 4801 S.W. Shunga Drive; and Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. The recycling facility is open from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:45 p.m. daily ...
Pastor celebrates spirit of fiesta
... Lady of Guadalupe Church, the Rev. Daniel Gardner not only talked about lust. He praised it. Sunday morning in a packed Oakland neighborhood church, Gardner, who this week will move to Emporia to assume the pastorship of its two Roman Catholic parishes
Cleanup crews close fiesta
... 2005, its chairman said Saturday evening, will be whether by tonight visitors can't tell the event occupied Topeka's Oakland neighborhood for five nights. Rudy Guzman, fiesta chairman, said cleanup would get started late Saturday for volunteers ...
Family fun and info
... classes, beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Community Center. The class will focus ... Monday at the Mouse Trap park near the Oakland Community Center. This is a beginning ... from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15 at Oakland Community Center. The fee is $8, and ...
CJOnline.com Handheld Version Francis Resseguie 10/18/02
... Resseguie, 62, Topeka, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, at her home. Mrs. Resseguie had worked for Mike's IGA in Oakland for more than 20 years. She later worked in health care administration at IHS of Highland Park and Infinia of McPherson before ...
Police following leads in pedestrian death
... received several tips in their search for a driver who struck and killed an 81-year-old woman Tuesday morning in the city's Oakland community. Police spokeswoman Kristi Pankratz said investigators are following up on leads today. Authorities haven't found ...
Community events
... of History, 6425 S.W. 6th. Event includes free candy, cookie and mask decorating, and costumed interpreters. Free. Oakland Christian Church CWF chili and soup bazaar, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 1001 N.E. Michigan. Featured will be a country ...
Chipper saves landfill space
... sites. Those are the parking lots at the Oakland and Crestview community centers, and ... Christmas tree into the chipper at the Oakland Community Center. Trees can also be dropped off at the Oakland and Crestview community centers and at ...
Scout earns Eagle Award
... the son of Dave and Lonna Latimer, will receive the Eagle Scout Award in Court of Honor ceremonies at 2 p.m. today at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Latimer is a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 18, charted by Tecumseh United ...
Family fun and info
... Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 4 at Oakland Community Center. Fee is $24. Call ... m. Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 5 at Oakland Community Center. Fee is $12. Call ... m. Fridays, beginning Sept. 14 at Oakland Community Center. A beginning-level
Religion calendar
... fellowship hall. A Thanksgiving service for the Oakland community in Topeka will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Oakland Christian Church, 1001 N.E. Michigan. The Rev. Tony Hazen of Oakland United Methodist Church will speak. A community ...
Lou Ann and Marvin Godfrey
... celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary by renewing their marriage vows during the 10:30 a.m. worship service today at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. A reception will honor the couple from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the church and ...
Police and fire calls
... DepartmentDist.AddressCrimeTime, day 431800 N.E. Chesterattempted vehicle theft; criminal damage5 p.m.-8 a.m., 5/6-7 Oakland's Auto Sales reported damage to cars. 100 blk N.E. Independencefelony arrest12:55 a.m., 5/7 Officers arrested ...
Pushing the boundaries
... Still nothing happened for five years. Oakland The third incorporated city to merge with Topeka was Oakland on March 1, 1926. The courtship was hesitant ... neither party sure it wanted the union. Oakland, still the northeast tip of the city ...
Dale and Sondra Ridgeway
... family cruise to Alaska is planned for later this year. Dale Ridgeway and Sondra Glaspey were married March 14, 1952, at Oakland United Methodist Church. Their children are Cindy Mecham, Pam and Gary Simecka, Steve and Tina Ridgeway, and Chris and ...
Police and fire calls
... listed.Dist.AddressCrimeTime, day440300 blk S.E. Limeburglary, theft;8 p.m.-12:40p.m., 2/16-17 N.E. Oakland and Kellamarrestevening, 2/17 Linda K. Baker, 27, 512 N.E. Kellam Ave., was arrested in connection with a felony ...
Topeka man injured in ATV accident
... by friends to ride a four-wheel, all-terrain vehicle over a 20-foot dirt mound did just that Friday afternoon on the Oakland trails, a public ATV riding area near N.E. Chester and North streets. Unfortunately for Chris Kuone, he came off the ...
Police and fire calls
... day 430N.W. Myrtle, Lyman Rd.felony arrest4:10-4:50 p.m., 2/15 James Dean Lambert, 20, of 1133 N.E. Oakland Ave., was arrested in connection with crimes that included aggravated false impersonation, a felony. N.W. Independence ...
Papan's Landing Senior Center
... 20 -- Bowling at 10 a.m. 21 -- Darts, cards, games, puzzles. 22 -- Sac & Fox casino 1 p.m. 23 -- Library; Oakland nurse. 24 -- Bingo. 27 -- Closed for Memorial Day. 28 -- Nickel bingo. 29 -- Change How You See the Country, film ...
Police briefs
... physical agility tests for those wishing to become reserve officers. The physical agility test will be at 7:30 a.m. at Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. The written test will be administered to those who have passed the agility test at ...
Man arrested in stabbing
... afternoon after he stabbed a woman at a local gas station, Topeka police said. During a fight shortly after 3 p.m. at the Oakland Kwik Shop, 746 N.E. Wabash, Steven Richards stabbed a 21-year-old woman in the arm, police said. The woman was treated ...
Social calendar
... more information, call (785) 876-2300. 14 -- OAKLAND: Oakland United Methodist Church will have a carnival and ice ... School will be from 6 to 9 p.m. June 16 to 20 at Oakland Christian Church, 1001 N.E. Michigan. Theme is ...
Police arrest 2 in store robbery
... arrested two men who allegedly robbed a store and held a knife to a female clerk's throat Thursday evening in the city's Oakland community. Police spokesman Lt. Randy Listrom said officers are investigating a robbery reported shortly before 7 p.m ...
Chores help share faith
... the community," said Paul Martinez, senior pastor at the Oakland Church of the Nazarene. The young volunteers started their ... Schrope, 14. Schrope was working with other members of the Oakland Church of the Nazarene to scrape and repaint the home of Lawrence ...
'Railroaders' ride into Fiesta Mexicana
... just north of the El Centro offices at 134 N.E. Lake in the Oakland neighborhood. The free concert is part of Fiesta Mexicana ... Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 201 N.E. Chandler, in the Oakland area of Topeka How much: Free Learn more: Read daily coverage ...
Calendar
... 7 p.m., "The Last Words" drama. OAKLAND CHRISTIAN CHURCH, o q=l f=Helv Con ... Guest speaker: the Rev. Aleta Ash of Oakland Presbyterian Church. Participating churches: Oakland United Methodist Church; Oakland Presbyterian ...
Meal deals
... church youth group mission trip to help poor people in Appalachia. Breakfast, sponsored by Oakland Rebekah Lodge No. 616, 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakland I.O.O.F. Hall, 745 N.E. Chester. Menu includes pancakes, French toast, sausage ...
Police briefs
... driving deterrence program. Fire damages Oakland home One adult and three children escaped ... an estimated $35,000 in damage at an Oakland home. Shift Commander Leland Scott ... 36 a.m. to a house at 828 N.E. Oakland Ave. The fire's cause remained undetermined ...
Topeka has been to the table
... which will connect Interstate 70, the Kansas Turnpike and the Oakland Expressway. The $100 million job is in its second year of ... New interchange connecting I-70, the Kansas Turnpike and Oakland Expressway, in East Topeka. Work under way. Total project ...
Q and A: Pools of water are temporary holding basins
... fronting on N.W. 46th, Moody said. Question: Who named the Oakland Expressway? Why? It is at least a mile east of the Oakland area. -- W.V., Tecumseh. Answer: Oakland Expressway isn't the official name of that stretch of new highway ...
Social calendar
... 785) 966-2625 or (785) 364-0268. 13 -- OAKLAND -- The Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester, will ... Topeka is invited to these monthly meetings. 27 -- OAKLAND -- The Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N ...
City grows in all directions
... particularly the areas south and east of Lake Shawnee. Oakland -- A discussion of Oakland's boundaries can spark a heated debate. Some ... Others argue the logical choice is Division Street. Oakland grew up in the 1880s as a separate town. It was ...
Briefly in Topeka
... E. 8th, will serve a free community soul-food dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Car wash The Youth Group at Oakland United Methodist Church will have a car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the church's west parking lot. The ...
Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run
... evening of a man who officers believe was driving the car involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident Tuesday in the city's Oakland community. "We received quite a number of tips and phone calls, and the arrest stems from one of those phone calls," said ...
Except for Monday, it's Fiesta time
... school operated by Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in the city's Oakland neighborhood. Fiesta Mexicana gets started tonight with a mini ... the Golden Egg." Saturday, July 12 8 a.m. -- 5K Run, Oakland Community Center 10 a.m. -- Parade, downtown Topeka 8 ...
La Yarda became home for early immigrants
... clothes," said Jane Rangel, a longtime Oakland resident. "There was more than a dozen ... housing. Many of them moved into the Oakland area, where the German and Russian workers ... discovered they couldn't live anywhere but Oakland because of discrimination," Swan wrote ...
Happy trails for you
... 5 mile piece of trail from Santa Fe Park to Oakland/Billard Park and looping around Oakland/Billard up onto the Kansas River Levee ... river levee, then back along the levee to Oakland/Billard Park. The city has plans for other ...
Stores make immigrants feel at home
... to giant corporate stores like Dillons or Wal-Mart. In the rapidly growing "Little Mexico" community of East Topeka and Oakland, small Mexican shops have become a popular source for items usually not found north of the border. Eulalio and Anna Mu ...
Wedding Lady: Love right in front of them
... thank fate or circumstances for bringing them together. Clyde and Neva Padgett, married 50 years, met on a street corner in Oakland, where Neva, age 14, was waiting for the bus. Clyde's stepbrother and his girlfriend, whom Neva knew, drove up and ...
What's going on
... a Tenebrae Service at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. An Oakland Community Good Friday Service will be at 7 p.m. at 801 N ... March 27 after storms passed through the area. On Sunday, the Oakland United Methodist Church will have an Easter Sunrise Service ...
'For God's sake, take cover'
... near Philip Billard Municipal Airport in Oakland. The house suffered mostly superficial ... saw a home explode, and it go through Oakland, and when it was at the airport or river ... Santa Fe shops before heading into the Oakland community. Hitting Oakland Thad ...
Religion calendar
... Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 S.W. 29th, "Medicare Prescription Drug Workshop," 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. today. Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester, Medicare drug workshop, 10 a.m. to noon today. Refreshments. Divine Mercy ...
Hispanic ministry to have enchilada dinner to raise funds
... Churches, will have a Christmas enchilada dinner tomorrow. The dinner will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester Ave. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Puente de Fe is a Hispanic ...
Discrimination a fact of life
... even though it meant overcoming years of racial discrimination. In August, Munoz opened an auto repair shop in the city's Oakland community at 1728 N.E. Seward, where he specializes in custom hydraulics and building low-rider automobiles. Discrimination ...
CJ Online Celebrate 2000: Ice cream man was a big hit 03/19/99
... Journal I was born and raised in Oakland -- not part of Topeka yet -- no city ... Cream House. We walked to the old Oakland School -- it was a big, two-story ... north of our school was a brick building, Oakland High School that my brothers had attended ...
Church news
... The team of 19 returned home safely March 22 after spending a week building a house for a needy family in Juarez, Mexico. Oakland United Methodist Church The Chancel Choir will perform a cantata "You Are the Christ" by Lloyd Larson at 10:30 a.m ...
Fire destroys East Topeka home
... started a fire in the kitchen. Battalion Chief Ed Gerhardt said firefighters were called at 1:52 p.m. to 1033 S.E. Oakland on a report of a kitchen fire. He said the fire spread through the house, resulting in $35,000 in damage. Gerhardt said ...
Hear 'The Voice' at Fiesta Mexicana
... Guadalupe School. The fiesta continues through Saturday in the Oakland neighborhood around the school. Now known in Tejano music ... Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 201 N.E. Chandler, in the Oakland area of Topeka How much: Free Learn more: Read daily coverage ...
... Guadalupe School. The fiesta continues through Saturday in the Oakland neighborhood around the school. Now known in Tejano music ... Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 201 N.E. Chandler, in the Oakland area of Topeka How much: Free Learn more: Read daily coverage ...
Briefly in Topeka
... Bauersfeld's and T&T Enterprises. Lodge to host breakfast feed Oakland Rebekah Lodge No. 616 will host a breakfast feed from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Oakland IOOF Hall, 745 N.E. Chester. The meal will feature all the pancakes ...
Hubert D. Townsend
... Saturday at the Gage Park Shelter House next to the zoo entrance. Mr. Townsend was born Aug. 31, 1922, in Topeka's Oakland community, where he resides with his wife of 55 years, Betty. Their children and spouses are Steve and Shelly Townsend ...
Graffiti sprayed at skate park
... the city's new skate park. No arrests have been made in connection with the incidents at The Mousetrap, a skate park at Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar Ave. An Oct. 15 grand opening has been scheduled for the facility but the park is open ...
Man surrenders weapon after morning standoff
... shotgun refused to put down the weapon. At 12:31 a.m., police responded to a domestic dispute at 432 N.E. Green in Oakland. While speaking with the couple, the man pointed a gun at his wife in the couple's bedroom, prompting police to take the ...
We can do better
... River. The state permit that allows Topeka to operate the Oakland treatment plant even expired in 1995. And although a 1997 ... division official acknowledges that a sample taken from near the Oakland plant last summer contained 2.3 million colonies of bacteria
Love spans the ages
... full of love, laughs and pure joy. The story begins in Oakland with the birth of Faye Townsend in May 1920. Just a few months ... University with a degree in agriculture. The two married at Oakland United Methodist Church on Feb. 19, 1943. For their honeymoon
Neighbors
... Davy" Martinez, a Mexican-American who was born and raised in Topeka, and they got married. The couple has lived in Oakland with their two sons, ages 10 and 13, and a one-year-old nephew for six years. Tracy Martinez, who turned 33 on Wednesday ...
Wedding Lady -- Crush lasts 50 years
... If she was playing on the walk, I made her jump off," he writes. In high school, they met again playing tennis in Oakland Park. They have now been married 50 years. "I don't know if it was love," Don writes, "but I was attracted to her ...
Fire destroys East Topeka home
... started a fire in the kitchen. Battalion Chief Ed Gerhardt said firefighters were called at 1:52 p.m. to 1033 S.E. Oakland on a report of a kitchen fire. He said the fire spread through the house, resulting in $35,000 in damage. Gerhardt said ...
Religion calendar
... children, 1 p.m. today on the church lawn. Oakland Church of the Nazarene, 939 N.E. Oakland, "Bow the Knee," drama-musical, 7 p ... Suggested donation: $7 adults and $3 children. Oakland United Methodist Church chancel choir, 801 ...
C-J Online Midway: Top ten news stories of 1997 12/28/97
... photo: Top ten 1997 The long awaited Oakland Expressway officially opened Thursday ... easier in July when the first phase of the Oakland Expressway opened. The $44 million ... long steel bridge that is part of the Oakland Expressway, billed as the longest steel ...
City goes west to new neighborhoods
... Lowman Hill, College Hill, Potwin, Oakland, Quinton Heights and Highland Park ... Bartholomew along the Rapid Transit in Oakland. In many places throughout the city ... additions, perhaps none was as important as Oakland, the home of much of Topeka's working ...
Police arrest young gunman
... Marcus A. Molinar, 22, of Topeka, was shot at about 9:20 p.m. Wednesday in the 400 block of N.E. Emmett in the Oakland community. Witnesses said a verbal argument was under way when a gun was fired. Police had been looking for 14-year-old ...
Not all fiesta talent comes from out of town
... Our Lady of Guadalupe School brings to Topeka musical groups from throughout the Americas, the cultural celebration in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka also puts the spotlight on local talent. The fiesta winds down its 70th anniversary edition on Saturday
Police and fire calls
... 25-8/114351800 blk S.W. Wanamakervehicle burglary, theft6 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 8/11-124401300 blk N.E. Oakland Ave.vehicle burglary, theft10 p.m.-9:30 a.m., 8/11-124421000 blk S.E. 21stvehicle theft, criminal damagemidnight ...
Briefly in Topeka
... boy. Randy Holden was bitten by a small dog about 4 p.m. Monday while playing in the 700 block of N.E. Kellam in the Oakland area near Shunga Creek. Holden's grandmother, Margaret Barns, said they need to find out if the dog has had its shots ...
Killing in 2001 is crime of the week
... are trying to find his killer. Police were called to Charon Diaz's two-story, white house at 215 S.E. Lake in the Oakland neighborhood on reports of gunshots at 11:09 p.m. on Jan. 11, 2001, and found he had been shot several times. He was ...
Adventures in business
... long brass foot rail that helps patrons take a load off. Built originally as a market around 1900, the bar in Topeka's Oakland neighborhood has its original floors, too. Robert Stevens has added a signature burrito to the menu offerings at the pub ...
Marva Lee and John Powell
... at Croco Square, 6115 S.E. US-40 highway in Topeka. John Powell and Marva Lee Kreipe were married July 5, 1952, at Oakland Methodist Church in Topeka. Hosts will be their daughters, Jenny Powell, Valley Falls; Jolene Bickel, Meriden; Julie ...
Meth arrest woman's second in two months
... John Sidwell said Terri May Willard, 42, of 1111 N.E. Forest was arrested after officers served a search warrant at her Oakland home. Police said officers from the department's narcotics unit and response team seized 26.70 grams of meth. Sidwell ...
Briefly in Topeka
... be provided. Sewer breach Topeka's water pollution control division has issued a health advisory to residents along the Oakland retention channel beginning at S.E. Seward Street, just east of Golden and extending east to S.E. Kincaid Road. Raw ...
Police searching for two attackers
... month. A man flagged down a Topeka police officer at 11:19 p.m. June 12 and reported that a woman inside a bar in the Oakland area asked him to drive her to a friend's house in southeast Topeka. The man drove the woman to the 3300 block of S.E ...
Woman: Spouse saw fatal beating
... 7 behind his home at 918 N.E. Michigan, in Topeka's Oakland community. Mary Finney testified she told her two sons that ... After the slaying, Shumway said North Topeka had to show Oakland who was "badder," Mary Finney said. At one point, Shumway ...
Calendar
... Ron Ash, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 2810 N.E. Thomas ... Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Oakland, Calif., area. Ruano entered the Missionary ... Fellowship brunch, 9:30 a.m. May 5 at Oakland Christian Church, 1001 N.E. Michigan ...
Polling locations
... NE FOREST AVE 02 02 LUNDGREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1020 NE FOREST AVE 02 03 OAKLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 801 NE POPLAR ST 02 04 CHASE MIDDLE SCHOOL 2250 NE STATE ST 02 05 OAKLAND COMMUNITY CENTER 801 NE POPLAR ST 02 06 KAW VALLEY STATE BANK & TRUST 3160 ...
Skateboard parks - Twist and fly
... spotty between now and spring. The city recently dedicated its second skate park at 2400 S.W. Washburn. The other one is at Oakland Billard Park, N.E. Sardou and Poplar. These structures of carefully designed slopes and ramps weren't built with spectators ...
Neighbors
... Topeka for generations. The restaurant's food is based on family recipes brought from Mexico. Alonzo, 28, grew up in the Oakland area and graduated from Topeka High School. In working at El Taquito, Alonzo has gotten to know his customers well. "I ...
Faye and Scott Kelsey
... 16 at Thornton Place, 2901 S.W. Armstrong. Faye Townsend and Scott W. Kelsey were born one block from each other in Oakland, which was later annexed into Topeka. They met in second grade. They were married Feb. 19, 1943, in Topeka. Hosts will ...
Carol and William Manion
... Shelter House in Crestview Park, 4801 S.W. Shunga Drive. William Manion and Carol Skinner were married July 20, 1953, at Oakland Church of the Nazarene in Topeka. Hosts will be their children and spouses, Kenneth and Cheryl Manion, Overland Park, and ...
Glenna and James Zimmerman
... son-in-law, Margaret and Stuart Mallory of Olathe. James Zimmerman and Glenna Carley were married Dec. 14, 1951, in Oakland, Calif. Their children are Margaret and Stuart Mallory, Olathe, and Troy Zimmerman and James Zimmerman, both of Topeka ...
Calendar
... toss, egg decorating, drama, music, free food, clowns and balloons, 1 to 4 p.m. today at Oakland Church of the Nazarene, 939 N.E. Oakland. "The Case of the Show Stopping Nun Nabber," a dinner theater mystery, 6 p.m. today at ...
Social calendar
... LLC and Hesse McGraw. 23 -- TOPEKA -- Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E ... are welcome. 2 -- NORTH TOPEKA -- The Oakland Christian Church CWF will sponsor a chili ... baked goods and crafts. 4 to 7 p.m. at Oakland Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 1001 ...
Police raids net two arrests for meth
... John Sidwell said Terri Willard, 42, of 1111 N.E. Forest was arrested after officers served a search warrant at her Oakland home at about 7:15 p.m. The department's narcotics unit seized about 6.5 grams of meth, with a street value of ...
Man arrested in flag theft
... with theft. The flags were recovered. Woman assaulted in Oakland A 47-year-old woman told police she was the victim of an ... Thursday in the 2400 block of N.E. Thomas in Topeka's Oakland community. The woman reported that two people came at her ...
Fiesta features Fender
... school and the adjacent Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in the Oakland neighborhood. Submitted Three-time Grammy Award-winner ... around Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 134 N.E. Lake, in the Oakland area of Topeka How much: Free
... school and the adjacent Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in the Oakland neighborhood. Submitted Three-time Grammy Award-winner ... around Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 134 N.E. Lake, in the Oakland area of Topeka How much: Free
Holiday Happenings
... Monday, Dec. 13 Trolley Rides -- Join Oakland Community Center for a 1 -hour tour beginning ... Christmas Treasures -- 6 p.m. Wednesday at Oakland Community Center. An hour to 1 hour class ... Christmas Treasures -- 6 p.m. at Oakland Community Center. An hour to 1 hour class ...
Meal deals
... with medical expenses, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Lunch includes ... Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 2810 N.E. Thomas. Menu includes all ...
A nod to a shared history
... Santa Fe Railway. And like the Mexicans, who largely lived in Oakland on the east side of the railroad tracks, the Germans settled ... Church near downtown and later founded Sacred Heart Parish in Oakland. Although the churches have become more diverse than their ...
New turnpike exchange: Yeah, it's a big deal
... interchange connects I-70 to the still-new Oakland Expressway and K-4 -- giving east Shawnee ... North Topeka to Kansas City. Before the Oakland Expressway, you had to motor through town. With the Oakland Expressway, you could make it as far ...
Neighbors
... That's why I stayed in Topeka," Muñoz said. "After I met her, we married." Muñoz, 43, owns a store in Oakland called Variedades Muñoz, which he opened seven years ago. His first job in Topeka was a at a nursery, before he started ...
Family tips hat again with fiesta float
... evenings in the three months before last year's parade would find friends and family gathered in the kitchen of the couple's Oakland neighborhood home tying strips of plastic ribbon into flowers to adorn a float. "Flower parties is what we called them ...
Fiesta heats up
... Weather Service reading at nearby Billard Airport, was 91 degrees at 4 p.m. when the fiesta began its five-night run in the Oakland neighborhood around the school. As dusk approached, temperatures began to drop. Not bad at all, said Topekans Terry and ...
Police and fire calls
... E. Poplarburglary; theft6 p.m.-7 a.m., 7/6-7 Oakland Community Center reported damage to roof, cages and pool lights ... S.W. 21stBrush fire.1:43 p.m.Mon.512 N.E. Oakland Ave.Brush fire. The fire caused $25 in damage.5:51 ...
Police and fire calls
... 11 435 1800 blk S.W. Wanamaker vehicle burglary, theft 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 8/11-12 440 1300 blk N.E. Oakland Ave. vehicle burglary, theft 10 p.m.-9:30 a.m., 8/11-12 442 1000 blk S.E. 21st vehicle theft, criminal ...
Briefly in Topeka
... call Dr. Carol Linhos, 862-0419. Oakland Pool reduces admission price Parks and ... Topeka reported the cost of swimming at its Oakland Pool had been reduced for the remainder ... cents for children 5 and younger. The Oakland Pool is located at N.E. Sardou and ...
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
... Llewellyn is owner, and William Lawson is manager. 50 years ago Oakland is out to get a community meeting hall; the project is well ... to erect a three-story building already are in the bank. Oakland is having a carnival on the grounds of the future meeting hall ...
Police briefs
... program through the Kansas Department of Transportation. Fire destroys home in Oakland A fire Saturday night rekindled early Sunday, destroying a home in Oakland. Topeka firefighters were called at about 7:45 a.m. Sunday to 2504 S.E ...
Updated March 25, 2009.
Police investigate carjacking in Oakland
Police were investigating a report of a carjacking that took place Monday night outside a business in the Oakland neighborhood of northeast Topeka. Authorities said the incident occurred about 8:50 p.m. in a parking lot at the Pizza Parlor ...
Driver critical after crash
... Medical Response ambulance to a local hospital late Monday night after a violent crash at N.E. Sardou and Winfield in the Oakland neighborhood of northeast Topeka. Police at the scene said the driver of a red Ford pickup truck involved in the crash suffered ...
Motorcyclist dies in collision with truck
... while riding in the 800 block of N.E. Oakland, police said. Topeka police said a Chevrolet ... dirt bike about 2:45 p.m. at N.E. Oakland and Fairchild. Police said the motorcycle ... the truck, traveling south on N.E. Oakland. Officers said the motorcycle driver ...
Man killed in accident identified
... involved in a collision with a Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck driven by David Allen, 50, of Topeka, at N.E. Fairchild and Oakland. Officers said Gillenwater was unresponsive at the scene. He was transported to a Topeka hospital and died of unspecified ...
Police were investigating a report of a carjacking that took place Monday night outside a business in the Oakland neighborhood of northeast Topeka. Authorities said the incident occurred about 8:50 p.m. in a parking lot at the Pizza Parlor ...
Driver critical after crash
... Medical Response ambulance to a local hospital late Monday night after a violent crash at N.E. Sardou and Winfield in the Oakland neighborhood of northeast Topeka. Police at the scene said the driver of a red Ford pickup truck involved in the crash suffered ...
Motorcyclist dies in collision with truck
... while riding in the 800 block of N.E. Oakland, police said. Topeka police said a Chevrolet ... dirt bike about 2:45 p.m. at N.E. Oakland and Fairchild. Police said the motorcycle ... the truck, traveling south on N.E. Oakland. Officers said the motorcycle driver ...
Man killed in accident identified
... involved in a collision with a Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck driven by David Allen, 50, of Topeka, at N.E. Fairchild and Oakland. Officers said Gillenwater was unresponsive at the scene. He was transported to a Topeka hospital and died of unspecified ...
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As you may have noticed the format has changed from page one, this was done to give you more New Stories. I’m sorry that there are no dates, just titles, as I’m getting this information from the Topeka Capital News Archives and they give none.
Note. These stories are linked to the Topeka Capital Newspaper so you can read the full story, many will have photo’s all of these stories are printable.
Briefly in Topeka
... 379-5441. Open house slated The Oakland Advisory and Activity Board will sponsor an open house for the Oakland Community Center's computer lab from ... skills are taught to others in the lab by Oakland-area volunteers. The open house today ...
Defendant says police questioning was unfair
The defendant in the beating death of an Oakland man is asking a Shawnee County district judge to throw out ... piece of two-by-four lumber behind his home in Topeka's Oakland community. According to a court document, Shumway contends
Congregation puts faith in God, not numbers
... founded in a dance hall in Topeka's Oakland neighborhood, nobody blinked an eye over ... 1. The church also isn't located in Oakland any more but just north of Lake Shawnee ... history: from its humble origins in that Oakland dance hall to a lengthy stay in a limestone ...
On the future: Responsibility for next generation belongs to us all
... Dust Bowl years. The family moved to the Oakland neighborhood in Topeka when I was a small ... days when I would ride a bicycle from Oakland to downtown or when a group of us would ... on the Washburn campus and walk home to Oakland at midnight, stopping at the bakery for ...
Cooperative weather puts East Topeka Interchange project on track
... Interstate 70 and K-4 highway via the Oakland Expressway. Younger said the first phase ... construction of on- and off-ramps on the Oakland Expressway that will link to US-40 highway ... over US-40 to connect K-4, or the Oakland Expressway, to the turnpike and the redirected ...
Festival celebrates Independence Day
Fireworks will crackle tonight during the "Freedom Fest" celebration at Oakland Church of Nazarene, 939 N.E. Oakland. The event, which will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. today, will start off with a flag ceremony ...
Pool turnstiles spinning
... while swimming Wednesday afternoon at Oakland Pool. All five of the city's pools ... better do so now because Garfield and Oakland pools will close Sunday; Crestview and ... while swimming Wednesday afternoon at the Oakland Pool. Click here to check for reprint ...
Letters to the editor
... a USD 501 sports facility would be in Oakland. The absence of a high school in that ... to the facility. Furthermore, the new Oakland Expressway will be connected to both I ... admirably host the rest of the city. An Oakland sports complex would also incite the type
Sewage plan is on track
... plan is updating the equipment at the Oakland sewage treatment plant with state-of ... Topeka treatment plant rather than to the Oakland plant. Meanwhile, a new Deer Creek interceptor ... of Lake Shawnee to route sewage to the Oakland plant. The interceptor line will replace ...
More bridge repairs
... Topeka has always been something of a challenge. Until the Oakland Expressway opened a few years ago, drivers had only three ... their way to avoid the bottlenecks. Using Kansas Avenue or the Oakland Expressway may be longer but quicker at times. In addition ...
I-70 ramp to be closed
... work will close the ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to northbound Oakland Expressway (K-4 highway) east of Topeka from 8:30 a.m. to ... Carnahan Road or Rice Road north to S.E. 6th Street, then east to the Oakland Expressway.
City plans vie for road funds
... Boulevard. The addition of two lanes to the Oakland Expressway, making it a four-lane road ... the city. Building of the initial two Oakland Expressway lanes across the eastern part ... project is under way now that will link the Oakland Expressway, I-70 and the Kansas ...
Dorothy Eldridge
... Topeka, will celebrate her 80th birthday at a reception from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 20 at Oakland Church of the Nazarene, 939 N.E. Oakland, and with a card shower. Hosts will be her son, Ken Eldridge, and her niece, Jackie Freeman ...
River's rages: Man couldn't turn back waters rushing out of Kansas River
... over the dikes and covered North Topeka, Oakland and East Topeka. The flood -- perhaps ... and water covered North Topeka, then Oakland and East Topeka. The high water traveled ... railroad tracks. "Here and there in Oakland, clotheslines are full of clothes, evidence ...
Briefly in Topeka
... Monday The public is invited to tour the improved and improving Oakland Wastewater Treatment Plant from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p ... and at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Oakland Community Center. These programs are packed with activities ...
Briefly in Topeka
... for experienced referees to work weekend basketball games at Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. The games last about ... next Jobs for Young Adults workshop Saturday to Feb. 22 at Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. The workshop is for
Man arrested after police chase
... high-speed chase from North Topeka into Oakland, winding through Tecumseh and relenting ... As Stadler headed for Souma near an Oakland intersection, the officer fired a total ... said. The chase continued throughout Oakland, eventually emptying onto S.E. 6th
Home delivery was a staple
... young wife and mother living with my family on Forest Street in Oakland. Down on the corner was a "mom and pop" grocery run by Mr ... pound. After about a year we moved farther north and east in Oakland and it was too far to walk to the store each day. We had no ...
Their day in the sun
... week for saving a 6-year-old boy from drowning June 18 at Oakland pool, we were really paying tribute to every one of the 46 ... summer. Each incident doesn't get the attention that the Oakland one did. But quietly, lifeguards in this town are protecting ...
Creativity in the kitchen
... my life," she said, recently in her Oakland kitchen creating cinnamon rolls for a fund-raiser at work. She has lived in the Oakland area all her life. Von Stiers, a branch ... husband, Bruce, are youth leaders at Oakland United Methodist Church. Her husband ...
David and Donna Wells
... anniversary at a reception from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. David Alva Wells and ... Little Russia area of North Topeka. In 1957, they moved to the Oakland community, where they continue to reside. Reception hosts ...
Tom and Jackie Freeman
... will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Oakland Church of the Nazarene, 939 N.E. Oakland. Hosts will be their children, Jeff Freeman, Meriden, and Jodi Snoe, Topeka, and her family ...
Man robbed in Oakland
A 20-year-old Topeka man was beaten and robbed of his wallet Tuesday by five juveniles.
Looking back: After the flood, the dirty job of cleaning up begins
... 1951, issue of the Topeka Daily Capital: Scrubbing Starts as Oakland Families Return to Homes Monday -- traditional wash day for ... everywhere -- had a new and more important meaning for the women of Oakland this week. Junior's overalls and father's work shirt were ...
Helen Funk
... birthdate is Jan. 11. She and her husband, John D. Funk, retired from the Oakland Laundromat in 1979. Mrs. Funk retired from Osco Drugs in 1987. She is a member of Oakland Rebekah Lodge No. 616, Eagles Lodge No. 4319, and Helena Chapter 210 ...
Back on the Bus
... Quincy station to board the bus bound for Oakland at 7:15 a.m. They settled into two ... throughout Topeka. As the bus crossed into Oakland over the Santa Fe bridge, Randy Martin ... a bus downtown, then transfer to the Oakland bus. The trip takes about 30 minutes ...
Germanfest: An Oakland tradition
Recipes handed down for generations are being used for food items at this weekend's 30th annual Germanfest celebration at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 312 N.E. Freeman. Organizers say the two-day affair, which begins this afternoon and continues all day Sunday, offers one of the best opportunities of the year for individuals ...
Engineers awarded for sewage treatment
... been honored for their work on a high-tech upgrade of the Oakland Sewage Treatment Plant. Plaques were presented this week to ... Mayor Butch Felker said that package of improvements at the Oakland Plant was just part of a plan for improvements at the plant
Party preparations
... with a Mini-Jamaica celebration for the Oakland neighborhood on the church grounds, the ... Saturday Fiesta 5K Run, 8 a.m. at the Oakland Recreation Center Parade, 10 a.m ... Fiesta-goers that will pour into the Oakland neighborhood Tuesday. Sgt. John Anguiano
George E. Spotts
... will celebrate his 70th birthday as guest of honor at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at Oakland Church of the Nazarene, 939 N.E. Oakland, and with a card shower. Hosts will be his wife, Flora, and their family. Mr. Spotts retired ...
Police ask for help
... could help solve a bank robbery that occurred in Topeka's Oakland area. A woman went to Capital City Bank, 2400 N.E. Seward ... want to speak with this woman regarding a bank robbery in the Oakland area. Detectives want to speak with the woman who had been ...
Church briefs
VBS scheduled The Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester, has scheduled its Vacation Bible School for June 25 and 26. The theme for this ...
Acquaintances rob man in Oakland
A 20-year-old Topeka man was jumped and robbed of his wallet Tuesday by five juvenile boys whom he said he was acquainted with.
CJ Online's T-Town News: Residents tired of illegal activity at intersection 10/13/98
... Journal A single street corner in north Oakland was the main target of frustrated residents ... About 200 people gathered in the Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar ... legally we can do." Police did give Oakland residents advice on what they can do ...
Social calendar
February 9 -- TOPEKA: Oakland United Methodist Church Chili Lunch, a benefit for medical expenses for Pastor Pat Buss, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 801 ...
Convenience store robbed at gunpoint
An Oakland Kwik Shop was robbed of $80 by two men early Tuesday. Topeka police spokeswoman Kristi Pankratz said the men, one armed with ...
Police briefs
... opportunity to apphrehend a Topeka man Sunday evening who allegedly broke into a house in the Oakland community. Police spokeswoman Kristi Pankratz said an Oakland resident near the property notified police at 11:30 p.m. about a burglary in progress ...
Alleged drug house padlocked
... forced their way into an alleged drug house in the city's Oakland community to carry out an order to padlock the residence ... School at 1020 N.E. Forest Ave. He said he had attended Oakland Elementary School at that same location as a child, before ...
C-J Online Community: Vandals trash Oakland pool 8/9/97
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Meal deals
... Centers. Breakfast feed, sponsored by Oakland Rebekah Lodge No. 616, 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakland I.O.O.F. Hall, 745 N.E. Chester ... Proceeds will support the general fund of Oakland Rebekah Lodge. Soup supper and bake sale ...
Remodeling project means shifting of services
... Health Clinic, 1800 S.E. 21st; the Oakland Health Clinic, 801 N.E. Poplar; and ... planning services will be provided at the Oakland Clinic. Appointments for services can ... be offered on Monday afternoons at the Oakland Clinic. Birth control pills for family ...
Kids talk
What scares you more than anything else? Why? Location: Oakland Community Center. "Rottweilers -- because they have sharp teeth, and they bite a lot. It freaks me out." Dorcianna Cortez ...
5 arrested on drug counts
... Fairlawn, one after a search for a suspicious person in Oakland and another after a vehicle stop in downtown Topeka, police ... The other drug arrests came earlier Sunday night, one in Oakland and the other in downtown Topeka. Travis L. Wing, 19, 2125 ...
Sweet rewards all around
I was born on Chester Street in Oakland when it was a city of its own and went to kindergarten and first grade at the old State Street School. We moved to North Kansas ...
Improvements send cleaner water down river
Improvements at the Oakland Wastewater Treatment Plant costing $4.1 million actually benefit people in Lawrence more than they benefit people in Topeka ...
Activities
... 30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Oakland. Fee: $20 for four 45-minute classes ... Center, 272-8361 or Jo Monica Forrest at Oakland Community Center, 368-3793. Kids Nite ... more information. Alcala Boxing Club, Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar ...
Briefly in Topeka
... 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; the Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar ... 21st, will have its open house Tuesday; Oakland Community Center Creative Play, 801 N ... two or three days a week. Classes at Oakland meet 9 to a.m. on Monday and Wednesday
Scouts to receive Eagle honors
... Award in a Court of Honor ceremony at 4 p.m. April 15 at the Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Latimer is ... cleaning and painting five Sunday school classrooms at the Oakland church. Latimer joined Troop 18 in 2004 and has served in ...
Activities
... Cost: $5. Trolley Rides -- Join Oakland Community Center for a 1 -hour tour beginning ... Christmas Treasures -- 6 p.m. Dec. 15 at Oakland Community Center. An hour to 1 hour class ... Dec. 28, and Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Oakland Community Center. Youth age 7 to 13 should ...
Rev. Donald Rogers
... a reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Oakland Presbyterian Church in Topeka. He was born Nov. 19, 1922 ... Robert N. and Norma S. Rogers. He served as a pastor at Oakland Presbyterian Church from Oct. 15, 1967, to May 31, 1988 ...
County kills K-10 project
... offering to help win inclusion of the Oakland Expressway completion into the new state ... acquire enough right-of-way to make the Oakland Expressway a four-lane highway all the ... half the $3 million to be pledged to the Oakland Expressway. She said city taxpayers already ...
Activities
... 30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Oakland. Fee: $20 for four 45-minute classes ... Center, 272-8361 or Jo Monica Forrest at Oakland Community Center, 368-3793. Kids Nite ... more information. Alcala Boxing Club, Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar ...
What's going on
Topeka -- Benefit chili meal Oakland United Methodist Church will have a chili lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to help pay for the medical expenses of the ...
Q&A: Dump truck dirt will be used in long-term water plant project
... with dirt going west on Sardou and then north on Poplar to the Oakland Wastewater Treatment Plant. What is this project? -- B ... 100 million over the first five years of the project. The Oakland Wastewater Treatment Plant is the older and larger of the city ...
Family reunions
The Aubert famiily reunion will begin at 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at Oakland Community Center at N.E. Sardou and Poplar in Topeka. Attendees should bring food for their family and to share with others ...
Fire injures six
A fire that injured six people early Friday in the city's Oakland community was intentionally set, fire investigators said. Fire department spokesman Greg Bailey said firefighters were called ...
Fiesta Mexicana -- a work in progress
... small group of people who lived in Topeka's Mexican hamlet of Oakland got together and coordinated a humble fund-raising effort ... the thing that has remained steadfast in the tiny hamlet of Oakland is the heart of Our Lady of Guadalupe parishioners and the ...
Fiesta celebrates Our Lady of Guadelupe parish's history
Fiesta Mexicana returns today to the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka surrounding Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1008 N.E. Atchison, for five
Man blocks traffic for three hours
A main street in the city's Oakland community was blocked for about three hours Monday morning after an injured man was found near an intersection. Police secured ...
Local notes
Street closing The alley between S.E. Winfield and S.E. Oakland from Thomas to Grant will be closed until 4:30 p.m. Friday while a sewer line is repaired. Make your reservations The city ...
Robert and Barbara Hinchsliff
A reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 16 at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 2810 N.E. Thomas, will honor Robert and Barbara Hinchsliff of Berryton in celebration of their 50th wedding
Briefly: Area events
Daycare Providers: Nutrition Plus, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oakland Community Center. Goodyear Hourly Retirees Club, noon Friday, Goodyear All Employees' Shelter House. Information: 246-1027 ...
Meal deals
Taco salad dinner, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Mariachi Estrella will provide musical entertainment. Tickets are $5 for adults ...
Fuller-Cutshall
Christa Fuller became the bride of Matthew Cutshall on May 11, 2002, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. Officiating at the 4 p.m. ceremony were the Rev. Mark Deeter and the Rev. Jenny Buss ...
Richardson-Hanshaw
Kristy Richardson and John Hanshaw were united in marriage Sept. 30, 2000, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. The Rev. Pat Buss officiated at the 3 p.m. ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Randy ...
Britto-Mize
Rashell Britto and Kaleb Mize exchanged marriage vows July 17, 2004, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. The Rev. Tony Hazen officiated at the 1:30 p.m. service. The bride is the daughter of ...
Papan's Landing
... a day in advance at 354-5420 or 232-1968. December 13 -- Oakland nurses take blood pressures. 14 -- Bingo. 17 -- Kids at the ... 27 -- Recovering from Holiday Depression, 10:45 a.m. Oakland nurses. 28 -- Bingo.
Stormont-Vail to close nursing centers
... Stormont established the community nursing program for medically underserved Topekans in 1997 with the Oakland Community Nursing Center at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester, and in 2000 added the Olde Town Health Center, in the ...
Fiesta Mexicana schedule
Saturday July 15 Fiesta 5-K Run/Walk/Wheelchair Event 8 a.m. -- Oakland Community Center Fiesta Parade 11 a.m. -- Downtown Topeka Coronation Ball 8 p.m. -- Agricultural Hall, Kansas Expocentre ...
C-J Online Business: Dancers face losing their hall 9/19/97
... 1520 S.E. Croco Road because of construction connecting the Oakland Expressway with the Kansas Turnpike. Kevin Sullivan/The ... the connecting pavement between the Kansas Turnpike and the Oakland Expressway in early 1999. Because of the way it was built ...
Fire damages businesses
Flames were burning inside Barbara Fisher's gifts and crafts store Wednesday morning in Topeka's Oakland community as she and her daughter, Wendy Piper, arrived to open the business. "I opened the door, saw the fire and called ...
Meal deals
Pancake and sausage breakfast, sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 15, 7-11 a.m. Saturday at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Perkins pancake feed, 8 ...
End of the road (funds)
... development of Kansas communities, like the Oakland Expressway that was built as a result ... development. Two additional lanes for the Oakland Expressway was one of the three Topeka ... project proposals. Two more lanes for the Oakland Expressway, which would have cost an ...
Police search closes streets
Police prepared for what they thought might be a standoff with a man in the Oakland community Friday afternoon but called off their efforts shortly before school was dismissed at two nearby schools. Kristi Pankratz ...
Briefly in Topeka
... cost is $7 for adults, $4 for kids. Oakland United Methodist Church will serve ham ... 30 to 7:30 p.m. at each site. Oakland Community Center Creative Play, 801 N ... Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Classes at Oakland meet 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday
CJ Online's T-Town News: Off and running: Shunga Trail grows 11/06/98
... 5-mile leg of the trail connects Oakland/Billard Park with Santa Fe Park ... section, which connects Santa Fe Park to Oakland/Billard Park in northeast Topeka, in a ceremony outside the Oakland Community Center at 801 N.E. Poplar ...
Fire destroys garage, damages vehicles
Fire destroyed a garage and damaged two vehicles this morning in the city's Oakland community. The Topeka Fire Department responded at 3:58 a.m. to the fire at 922 N.E. Michigan. Battalion Chief John Wegener ...
Meal deals
Ham and bean or vegetable soup dinner, 4 to 6:30 p.m. today at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Includes soup, coleslaw, cornbread and choice of pie or cake for $6 for adults ...
Three in hospital following accident Expressway
A three-car accident on Tuesday night near the north end of the Oakland Expressway sent three people to Topeka hospitals and tied up traffic for nearly two hours. The accident occurred at 5:50 p ...
Briefly in Topeka
... garden questions. Examples of gardening practices will be on display and demonstrated. Oakland to have night out The Oakland Christian Church, Oakland Presbyterian Church, Oakland Church of the Nazarene and Grace Baptist Church, in cooperation ...
D.A. seeks to padlock home after meth seizures
District Attorney Robert Hecht wants a house in Oakland where methamphetamines have been seized several times in 2001 and once this year to be padlocked as a common nuisance. A date ...
Topekan's lights brighten area
Christmas decorating is a major endeavor for Roberto Vasquez, who lights up his Oakland home with traditional -- and not so traditional -- lighting displays. A lighted sign above the driveway reads "Feliz Navidad ...
Meal deals
Pancake and sausage breakfast, sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 15, 7-11 a.m. Saturday at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Perkins pancake feed, 8 ...
City offers residents tree recycling
... trees lying in a fenced-off area at the Oakland Community Center parking lot Wednesday ... and times are as follows: Crestview, Oakland Community centers 6 a.m.-11 p.m ... dropped off at the sites, which are the Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar ...
Neighbors
Rev. Samuel Castro arrived in Topeka in January to serve as a minister through the Puente de Fe program of the Oakland and East Topeka United Methodist churches. Although originally from Colombia, Castro has lived in the United States for many ...
Casey-Nicolay
Kirsten Renae Casey became the bride of Joseph Nathan Nicolay in a 6 p.m. ceremony Aug. 19, 2001, at Oakland Presbyterian Church in Topeka, with the bride's grandfather, the Rev. Donald W. Rogers, officiating. The bride is the daughter ...
Yelkin-Olinde
Rebecca A. Yelkin and David Abraham Olinde exchanged marriage vows at 3 p.m. May 5, 2001, at Oakland Christian Church in Topeka. The Rev. Robert A. Brown officiated. The bride is the daughter of Vicki E. Yelkin of Topeka and ...
Looking back: 17,000 Evacuees As 37-Ft. Crest Rolls Toward City
... Thursday night, pouring water through Oakland and East Topeka and forcing thousands ... water and bore relentlessly onward through Oakland and East Topeka. Red Cross and other ... homeless in the flood area -- North Topeka, Oakland and East Topeka. The water churned southward ...
Shots may have wounded man
Topeka police suspect someone was wounded in the leg by gunshots fired late Saturday in the Oakland community, but that person left the scene and they haven't been able to locate him. The incident was reported at 8:33 p ...
Meal deals
Spaghetti dinner, 5 p.m., and "Influence of Time," a musical play, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Tickets: $5 dinner and freewill offering at show.
Papan's Landing
... 232-1968 or Meals on Wheels at 354-5420. February 8 -- Oakland Community Nursing, 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch, 11:30 a ... video seminar, 10 to 11 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. 22 -- Oakland Community Nursing, 10 a.m. to noon. 23 -- Bingo, 10 ...
Steinbock-Wasinger
Lynda Steinbock became the bride of Wade Wasinger in a 3 p.m. ceremony March 20, 2004, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. The Rev. Tony Hazen officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Marcia Steinbock ...
Bizarre slaying unfolds
The extended Valdivia family gathered at a relative's house on N.E. Chandler Street in the Oakland neighborhood on Tuesday night to mourn Christopher R. "Creeper" Valdivia, who San Antonio police say was murdered by his son ...
Social calendar
November 2 -- NORTH TOPEKA: Topeka North Outreach Inc. free distribution of potatoes to residents of North Topeka and Oakland, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the north end of the Bauersfeld's Market Place parking lot at N. Topeka Boulevard and Lyman ...
CJ Online's KidZone Kid's calendar 11/11/98
... 1800 S.E. 21st. 368-3790. Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar ... 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at Oakland Community Center. The fee is $5. Pre ... goes from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oakland Community Center. PRT. 31 -- The ...
Papan's Landing
... 1968 or call Meals on Wheels at 354-5420. March 8 -- Oakland Community Nursing, 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch, 11:30 a ... games and puzzles. Sac & Fox, leave at 12:15 p.m. 22 -- Oakland Community Nursing, 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch, 11:30 a ...
Weber-Crosland
... Brenda Kay Weber of Topeka and Daniel Crosland of Carbondale exchanged marriage vows at 3 p.m. Sept. 23, 2000, at Oakland Presbyterian Church in Topeka. The Rev. Aleta Ash officiated. The bride is the daughter of Roger and Nancy Weber of ...
Briefly
AROUND TOWN "A Nugget in the Hay," presented by Youth in Action for Christ, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Freewill offering. The Harlem Globetrotters, celebrating ...
Around town: Local sports
Run/walk Sydney Messick and Bobby Reyes were the overall winners in Saturday's Fiesta Mexicana 5K at the Oakland Community Center. Messick won the women's race with a time of 19 minutes, 18 seconds. Reyes won the men's races in 16 ...
Briefly in Topeka
City pools closing for season Parks and Recreation of Topeka reported Thursday its public swimming pools at Oakland, Hillcrest and Garfield community parks are closed for the season. Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center in Gage Park will remain open ...
Araiza-Simpson
Amy Jo Araiza and Michael "Mickey" Jeffrey Simpson exchanged wedding vows at 6:30 p.m. June 8, 2002, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. The Rev. Brandon Brillhart officiated. Parents of the newlyweds are Jeff and Janetta Araiza ...
Sewage spill prompts health advisory
Topeka's water pollution control division today issued a health advisory to residents along the Oakland retention channel beginning at S.E. Seward Street, just east of Golden and extending east to S.E. Kincaid Road. Raw sewage ...
Car chase ends in crash
A man led Topeka police on a 20-minute chase early Thursday through parts of East Topeka and Oakland before crashing in the 1200 block of N.W. Logan, a police official said. No one was injured. Albert Schmitter Jr., 27 ...
Meal deals
... All-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy breakfast, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 1, from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Cost is $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children 10 and younger ...
Police arrest man charged with attempted murder
A man who exchanged gunfire with police more than a week ago was arrested late Sunday in the Oakland area. Police said Michael Robinson, 21, voluntarily came out of a residence at 723 N.E. Grattan at about 11:30 p.m ...
Witness testifies he saw beating
The first witness in the trial of Russell Shumway told jurors Tuesday that he watched Shumway repeatedly club an Oakland man with a piece of lumber during an attempt to steal bicycles at the victim's home. At the first mention of Shumway clubbing ...
Police seize meth, make four arrests
... Police arrested four people and seized methamphetamine late Tuesday after serving a search warrant at a home in the city's Oakland community. Police spokeswoman Kristi Pankratz said the department's narcotics unit, response team and anti-crime team ...
Boy rescued from pool
The breathing and pulse of a 6-year-old boy were restored after he was pulled Friday afternoon from the water at Oakland Community Center Pool, 801 N.E. Poplar, city officials said. The boy's name wasn't released. The child was taken ...
Police arrest father, son on drug charges
Topeka police arrested a father and son late Monday in connection with drug crimes in the city's Oakland community, a police spokesman said today. Shawnee County Jail records identified those in custody as Gary Wayne Sumner Sr ...
Elma and Dale Luthye
Dale H. and Elma M. Luthye of Topeka will be honored with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 2810 N.E. Thomas, in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. Hosts will be their four children ...
Family fun and info
... m. on Fridays beginning March 1 at Oakland Community Center. The fee is $20. For ... Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Feb. 5 at Oakland Community Center. Loose fitting clothes ... Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday at Oakland Community Center. Introducing kicking ...
Officers seize powder cocaine
A man carrying powder cocaine valued at more than $9,000 was arrested late Tuesday outside a bar in Topeka's Oakland community, police said Wednesday. Shawnee County Jail records identified the man as Gerard L. Swopes, 20, of 321 S.E ...
Ruby Fry
Ruby Louise Fry will celebrate her 90th birthday as guest of honor at a reception at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 24 at Oakland Presbyterian Church following morning worship. Mrs. Fry's birthdate is Aug. 22. She also was honored earlier in August ...
Officer fires shots at driver in stolen truck
... and led police on a high-speed chase from North Topeka into Oakland, winding through Tecumseh and relenting only when police forced ... over Souma, Sidwell said. The chase continued throughout Oakland, eventually emptying onto S.E. 6th, where Stadler then ...
Treats & sweets
... annual Whiskers & Wings fundraiser for Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E ... at the Whiskers & Wings fundraiser for Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E ... check for reprint availability. Where: Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E ...
Program gives immigrants a boost
... assistance, translations and more. The Oakland and East Topeka United Methodist churches ... A new outreach effort through the Oakland church is a church service in Spanish ... works from 9 a.m. to noon daily at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E ...
Merger input sought
... Commission of Topeka and Shawnee County will hear public comments on its preliminary unification plan at 7 p.m. Thursday at Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. The commission also will conduct hearings at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Eisenhower Middle ...
Papan's Landing
... in advance at 232-1968 or 354-5420. February 14 -- Library, Oakland nursing and Valentine's Day party. Bring cookies for the party ... 26 -- Vickie's class. 27 -- Satin Hands. 28 -- Library and Oakland nursing.
Topeka not on road list
... service interchange, building of the Oakland Expressway in northeast Topeka and a new ... together the Kansas Turnpike, I-70 and the Oakland Expressway. Carlson also pointed out ... interchange, two additional lanes for the Oakland Expressway and a diamond interchange that ...
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Briefly in Topeka
... 379-5441. Open house slated The Oakland Advisory and Activity Board will sponsor an open house for the Oakland Community Center's computer lab from ... skills are taught to others in the lab by Oakland-area volunteers. The open house today ...
Defendant says police questioning was unfair
The defendant in the beating death of an Oakland man is asking a Shawnee County district judge to throw out ... piece of two-by-four lumber behind his home in Topeka's Oakland community. According to a court document, Shumway contends
Congregation puts faith in God, not numbers
... founded in a dance hall in Topeka's Oakland neighborhood, nobody blinked an eye over ... 1. The church also isn't located in Oakland any more but just north of Lake Shawnee ... history: from its humble origins in that Oakland dance hall to a lengthy stay in a limestone ...
On the future: Responsibility for next generation belongs to us all
... Dust Bowl years. The family moved to the Oakland neighborhood in Topeka when I was a small ... days when I would ride a bicycle from Oakland to downtown or when a group of us would ... on the Washburn campus and walk home to Oakland at midnight, stopping at the bakery for ...
Cooperative weather puts East Topeka Interchange project on track
... Interstate 70 and K-4 highway via the Oakland Expressway. Younger said the first phase ... construction of on- and off-ramps on the Oakland Expressway that will link to US-40 highway ... over US-40 to connect K-4, or the Oakland Expressway, to the turnpike and the redirected ...
Festival celebrates Independence Day
Fireworks will crackle tonight during the "Freedom Fest" celebration at Oakland Church of Nazarene, 939 N.E. Oakland. The event, which will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. today, will start off with a flag ceremony ...
Pool turnstiles spinning
... while swimming Wednesday afternoon at Oakland Pool. All five of the city's pools ... better do so now because Garfield and Oakland pools will close Sunday; Crestview and ... while swimming Wednesday afternoon at the Oakland Pool. Click here to check for reprint ...
Letters to the editor
... a USD 501 sports facility would be in Oakland. The absence of a high school in that ... to the facility. Furthermore, the new Oakland Expressway will be connected to both I ... admirably host the rest of the city. An Oakland sports complex would also incite the type
Sewage plan is on track
... plan is updating the equipment at the Oakland sewage treatment plant with state-of ... Topeka treatment plant rather than to the Oakland plant. Meanwhile, a new Deer Creek interceptor ... of Lake Shawnee to route sewage to the Oakland plant. The interceptor line will replace ...
More bridge repairs
... Topeka has always been something of a challenge. Until the Oakland Expressway opened a few years ago, drivers had only three ... their way to avoid the bottlenecks. Using Kansas Avenue or the Oakland Expressway may be longer but quicker at times. In addition ...
I-70 ramp to be closed
... work will close the ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to northbound Oakland Expressway (K-4 highway) east of Topeka from 8:30 a.m. to ... Carnahan Road or Rice Road north to S.E. 6th Street, then east to the Oakland Expressway.
City plans vie for road funds
... Boulevard. The addition of two lanes to the Oakland Expressway, making it a four-lane road ... the city. Building of the initial two Oakland Expressway lanes across the eastern part ... project is under way now that will link the Oakland Expressway, I-70 and the Kansas ...
Dorothy Eldridge
... Topeka, will celebrate her 80th birthday at a reception from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 20 at Oakland Church of the Nazarene, 939 N.E. Oakland, and with a card shower. Hosts will be her son, Ken Eldridge, and her niece, Jackie Freeman ...
River's rages: Man couldn't turn back waters rushing out of Kansas River
... over the dikes and covered North Topeka, Oakland and East Topeka. The flood -- perhaps ... and water covered North Topeka, then Oakland and East Topeka. The high water traveled ... railroad tracks. "Here and there in Oakland, clotheslines are full of clothes, evidence ...
Briefly in Topeka
... Monday The public is invited to tour the improved and improving Oakland Wastewater Treatment Plant from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p ... and at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Oakland Community Center. These programs are packed with activities ...
Briefly in Topeka
... for experienced referees to work weekend basketball games at Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. The games last about ... next Jobs for Young Adults workshop Saturday to Feb. 22 at Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. The workshop is for
Man arrested after police chase
... high-speed chase from North Topeka into Oakland, winding through Tecumseh and relenting ... As Stadler headed for Souma near an Oakland intersection, the officer fired a total ... said. The chase continued throughout Oakland, eventually emptying onto S.E. 6th
Home delivery was a staple
... young wife and mother living with my family on Forest Street in Oakland. Down on the corner was a "mom and pop" grocery run by Mr ... pound. After about a year we moved farther north and east in Oakland and it was too far to walk to the store each day. We had no ...
Their day in the sun
... week for saving a 6-year-old boy from drowning June 18 at Oakland pool, we were really paying tribute to every one of the 46 ... summer. Each incident doesn't get the attention that the Oakland one did. But quietly, lifeguards in this town are protecting ...
Creativity in the kitchen
... my life," she said, recently in her Oakland kitchen creating cinnamon rolls for a fund-raiser at work. She has lived in the Oakland area all her life. Von Stiers, a branch ... husband, Bruce, are youth leaders at Oakland United Methodist Church. Her husband ...
David and Donna Wells
... anniversary at a reception from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. David Alva Wells and ... Little Russia area of North Topeka. In 1957, they moved to the Oakland community, where they continue to reside. Reception hosts ...
Tom and Jackie Freeman
... will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Oakland Church of the Nazarene, 939 N.E. Oakland. Hosts will be their children, Jeff Freeman, Meriden, and Jodi Snoe, Topeka, and her family ...
Man robbed in Oakland
A 20-year-old Topeka man was beaten and robbed of his wallet Tuesday by five juveniles.
Looking back: After the flood, the dirty job of cleaning up begins
... 1951, issue of the Topeka Daily Capital: Scrubbing Starts as Oakland Families Return to Homes Monday -- traditional wash day for ... everywhere -- had a new and more important meaning for the women of Oakland this week. Junior's overalls and father's work shirt were ...
Helen Funk
... birthdate is Jan. 11. She and her husband, John D. Funk, retired from the Oakland Laundromat in 1979. Mrs. Funk retired from Osco Drugs in 1987. She is a member of Oakland Rebekah Lodge No. 616, Eagles Lodge No. 4319, and Helena Chapter 210 ...
Back on the Bus
... Quincy station to board the bus bound for Oakland at 7:15 a.m. They settled into two ... throughout Topeka. As the bus crossed into Oakland over the Santa Fe bridge, Randy Martin ... a bus downtown, then transfer to the Oakland bus. The trip takes about 30 minutes ...
Germanfest: An Oakland tradition
Recipes handed down for generations are being used for food items at this weekend's 30th annual Germanfest celebration at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 312 N.E. Freeman. Organizers say the two-day affair, which begins this afternoon and continues all day Sunday, offers one of the best opportunities of the year for individuals ...
Engineers awarded for sewage treatment
... been honored for their work on a high-tech upgrade of the Oakland Sewage Treatment Plant. Plaques were presented this week to ... Mayor Butch Felker said that package of improvements at the Oakland Plant was just part of a plan for improvements at the plant
Party preparations
... with a Mini-Jamaica celebration for the Oakland neighborhood on the church grounds, the ... Saturday Fiesta 5K Run, 8 a.m. at the Oakland Recreation Center Parade, 10 a.m ... Fiesta-goers that will pour into the Oakland neighborhood Tuesday. Sgt. John Anguiano
George E. Spotts
... will celebrate his 70th birthday as guest of honor at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at Oakland Church of the Nazarene, 939 N.E. Oakland, and with a card shower. Hosts will be his wife, Flora, and their family. Mr. Spotts retired ...
Police ask for help
... could help solve a bank robbery that occurred in Topeka's Oakland area. A woman went to Capital City Bank, 2400 N.E. Seward ... want to speak with this woman regarding a bank robbery in the Oakland area. Detectives want to speak with the woman who had been ...
Church briefs
VBS scheduled The Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester, has scheduled its Vacation Bible School for June 25 and 26. The theme for this ...
Acquaintances rob man in Oakland
A 20-year-old Topeka man was jumped and robbed of his wallet Tuesday by five juvenile boys whom he said he was acquainted with.
CJ Online's T-Town News: Residents tired of illegal activity at intersection 10/13/98
... Journal A single street corner in north Oakland was the main target of frustrated residents ... About 200 people gathered in the Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar ... legally we can do." Police did give Oakland residents advice on what they can do ...
Social calendar
February 9 -- TOPEKA: Oakland United Methodist Church Chili Lunch, a benefit for medical expenses for Pastor Pat Buss, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 801 ...
Convenience store robbed at gunpoint
An Oakland Kwik Shop was robbed of $80 by two men early Tuesday. Topeka police spokeswoman Kristi Pankratz said the men, one armed with ...
Police briefs
... opportunity to apphrehend a Topeka man Sunday evening who allegedly broke into a house in the Oakland community. Police spokeswoman Kristi Pankratz said an Oakland resident near the property notified police at 11:30 p.m. about a burglary in progress ...
Alleged drug house padlocked
... forced their way into an alleged drug house in the city's Oakland community to carry out an order to padlock the residence ... School at 1020 N.E. Forest Ave. He said he had attended Oakland Elementary School at that same location as a child, before ...
C-J Online Community: Vandals trash Oakland pool 8/9/97
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Meal deals
... Centers. Breakfast feed, sponsored by Oakland Rebekah Lodge No. 616, 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakland I.O.O.F. Hall, 745 N.E. Chester ... Proceeds will support the general fund of Oakland Rebekah Lodge. Soup supper and bake sale ...
Remodeling project means shifting of services
... Health Clinic, 1800 S.E. 21st; the Oakland Health Clinic, 801 N.E. Poplar; and ... planning services will be provided at the Oakland Clinic. Appointments for services can ... be offered on Monday afternoons at the Oakland Clinic. Birth control pills for family ...
Kids talk
What scares you more than anything else? Why? Location: Oakland Community Center. "Rottweilers -- because they have sharp teeth, and they bite a lot. It freaks me out." Dorcianna Cortez ...
5 arrested on drug counts
... Fairlawn, one after a search for a suspicious person in Oakland and another after a vehicle stop in downtown Topeka, police ... The other drug arrests came earlier Sunday night, one in Oakland and the other in downtown Topeka. Travis L. Wing, 19, 2125 ...
Sweet rewards all around
I was born on Chester Street in Oakland when it was a city of its own and went to kindergarten and first grade at the old State Street School. We moved to North Kansas ...
Improvements send cleaner water down river
Improvements at the Oakland Wastewater Treatment Plant costing $4.1 million actually benefit people in Lawrence more than they benefit people in Topeka ...
Activities
... 30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Oakland. Fee: $20 for four 45-minute classes ... Center, 272-8361 or Jo Monica Forrest at Oakland Community Center, 368-3793. Kids Nite ... more information. Alcala Boxing Club, Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar ...
Briefly in Topeka
... 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; the Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar ... 21st, will have its open house Tuesday; Oakland Community Center Creative Play, 801 N ... two or three days a week. Classes at Oakland meet 9 to a.m. on Monday and Wednesday
Scouts to receive Eagle honors
... Award in a Court of Honor ceremony at 4 p.m. April 15 at the Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Latimer is ... cleaning and painting five Sunday school classrooms at the Oakland church. Latimer joined Troop 18 in 2004 and has served in ...
Activities
... Cost: $5. Trolley Rides -- Join Oakland Community Center for a 1 -hour tour beginning ... Christmas Treasures -- 6 p.m. Dec. 15 at Oakland Community Center. An hour to 1 hour class ... Dec. 28, and Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Oakland Community Center. Youth age 7 to 13 should ...
Rev. Donald Rogers
... a reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at Oakland Presbyterian Church in Topeka. He was born Nov. 19, 1922 ... Robert N. and Norma S. Rogers. He served as a pastor at Oakland Presbyterian Church from Oct. 15, 1967, to May 31, 1988 ...
County kills K-10 project
... offering to help win inclusion of the Oakland Expressway completion into the new state ... acquire enough right-of-way to make the Oakland Expressway a four-lane highway all the ... half the $3 million to be pledged to the Oakland Expressway. She said city taxpayers already ...
Activities
... 30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Oakland. Fee: $20 for four 45-minute classes ... Center, 272-8361 or Jo Monica Forrest at Oakland Community Center, 368-3793. Kids Nite ... more information. Alcala Boxing Club, Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar ...
What's going on
Topeka -- Benefit chili meal Oakland United Methodist Church will have a chili lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to help pay for the medical expenses of the ...
Q&A: Dump truck dirt will be used in long-term water plant project
... with dirt going west on Sardou and then north on Poplar to the Oakland Wastewater Treatment Plant. What is this project? -- B ... 100 million over the first five years of the project. The Oakland Wastewater Treatment Plant is the older and larger of the city ...
Family reunions
The Aubert famiily reunion will begin at 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at Oakland Community Center at N.E. Sardou and Poplar in Topeka. Attendees should bring food for their family and to share with others ...
Fire injures six
A fire that injured six people early Friday in the city's Oakland community was intentionally set, fire investigators said. Fire department spokesman Greg Bailey said firefighters were called ...
Fiesta Mexicana -- a work in progress
... small group of people who lived in Topeka's Mexican hamlet of Oakland got together and coordinated a humble fund-raising effort ... the thing that has remained steadfast in the tiny hamlet of Oakland is the heart of Our Lady of Guadalupe parishioners and the ...
Fiesta celebrates Our Lady of Guadelupe parish's history
Fiesta Mexicana returns today to the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka surrounding Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1008 N.E. Atchison, for five
Man blocks traffic for three hours
A main street in the city's Oakland community was blocked for about three hours Monday morning after an injured man was found near an intersection. Police secured ...
Local notes
Street closing The alley between S.E. Winfield and S.E. Oakland from Thomas to Grant will be closed until 4:30 p.m. Friday while a sewer line is repaired. Make your reservations The city ...
Robert and Barbara Hinchsliff
A reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 16 at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 2810 N.E. Thomas, will honor Robert and Barbara Hinchsliff of Berryton in celebration of their 50th wedding
Briefly: Area events
Daycare Providers: Nutrition Plus, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oakland Community Center. Goodyear Hourly Retirees Club, noon Friday, Goodyear All Employees' Shelter House. Information: 246-1027 ...
Meal deals
Taco salad dinner, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Mariachi Estrella will provide musical entertainment. Tickets are $5 for adults ...
Fuller-Cutshall
Christa Fuller became the bride of Matthew Cutshall on May 11, 2002, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. Officiating at the 4 p.m. ceremony were the Rev. Mark Deeter and the Rev. Jenny Buss ...
Richardson-Hanshaw
Kristy Richardson and John Hanshaw were united in marriage Sept. 30, 2000, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. The Rev. Pat Buss officiated at the 3 p.m. ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Randy ...
Britto-Mize
Rashell Britto and Kaleb Mize exchanged marriage vows July 17, 2004, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. The Rev. Tony Hazen officiated at the 1:30 p.m. service. The bride is the daughter of ...
Papan's Landing
... a day in advance at 354-5420 or 232-1968. December 13 -- Oakland nurses take blood pressures. 14 -- Bingo. 17 -- Kids at the ... 27 -- Recovering from Holiday Depression, 10:45 a.m. Oakland nurses. 28 -- Bingo.
Stormont-Vail to close nursing centers
... Stormont established the community nursing program for medically underserved Topekans in 1997 with the Oakland Community Nursing Center at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester, and in 2000 added the Olde Town Health Center, in the ...
Fiesta Mexicana schedule
Saturday July 15 Fiesta 5-K Run/Walk/Wheelchair Event 8 a.m. -- Oakland Community Center Fiesta Parade 11 a.m. -- Downtown Topeka Coronation Ball 8 p.m. -- Agricultural Hall, Kansas Expocentre ...
C-J Online Business: Dancers face losing their hall 9/19/97
... 1520 S.E. Croco Road because of construction connecting the Oakland Expressway with the Kansas Turnpike. Kevin Sullivan/The ... the connecting pavement between the Kansas Turnpike and the Oakland Expressway in early 1999. Because of the way it was built ...
Fire damages businesses
Flames were burning inside Barbara Fisher's gifts and crafts store Wednesday morning in Topeka's Oakland community as she and her daughter, Wendy Piper, arrived to open the business. "I opened the door, saw the fire and called ...
Meal deals
Pancake and sausage breakfast, sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 15, 7-11 a.m. Saturday at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Perkins pancake feed, 8 ...
End of the road (funds)
... development of Kansas communities, like the Oakland Expressway that was built as a result ... development. Two additional lanes for the Oakland Expressway was one of the three Topeka ... project proposals. Two more lanes for the Oakland Expressway, which would have cost an ...
Police search closes streets
Police prepared for what they thought might be a standoff with a man in the Oakland community Friday afternoon but called off their efforts shortly before school was dismissed at two nearby schools. Kristi Pankratz ...
Briefly in Topeka
... cost is $7 for adults, $4 for kids. Oakland United Methodist Church will serve ham ... 30 to 7:30 p.m. at each site. Oakland Community Center Creative Play, 801 N ... Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Classes at Oakland meet 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday
CJ Online's T-Town News: Off and running: Shunga Trail grows 11/06/98
... 5-mile leg of the trail connects Oakland/Billard Park with Santa Fe Park ... section, which connects Santa Fe Park to Oakland/Billard Park in northeast Topeka, in a ceremony outside the Oakland Community Center at 801 N.E. Poplar ...
Fire destroys garage, damages vehicles
Fire destroyed a garage and damaged two vehicles this morning in the city's Oakland community. The Topeka Fire Department responded at 3:58 a.m. to the fire at 922 N.E. Michigan. Battalion Chief John Wegener ...
Meal deals
Ham and bean or vegetable soup dinner, 4 to 6:30 p.m. today at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Includes soup, coleslaw, cornbread and choice of pie or cake for $6 for adults ...
Three in hospital following accident Expressway
A three-car accident on Tuesday night near the north end of the Oakland Expressway sent three people to Topeka hospitals and tied up traffic for nearly two hours. The accident occurred at 5:50 p ...
Briefly in Topeka
... garden questions. Examples of gardening practices will be on display and demonstrated. Oakland to have night out The Oakland Christian Church, Oakland Presbyterian Church, Oakland Church of the Nazarene and Grace Baptist Church, in cooperation ...
D.A. seeks to padlock home after meth seizures
District Attorney Robert Hecht wants a house in Oakland where methamphetamines have been seized several times in 2001 and once this year to be padlocked as a common nuisance. A date ...
Topekan's lights brighten area
Christmas decorating is a major endeavor for Roberto Vasquez, who lights up his Oakland home with traditional -- and not so traditional -- lighting displays. A lighted sign above the driveway reads "Feliz Navidad ...
Meal deals
Pancake and sausage breakfast, sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 15, 7-11 a.m. Saturday at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Perkins pancake feed, 8 ...
City offers residents tree recycling
... trees lying in a fenced-off area at the Oakland Community Center parking lot Wednesday ... and times are as follows: Crestview, Oakland Community centers 6 a.m.-11 p.m ... dropped off at the sites, which are the Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar ...
Neighbors
Rev. Samuel Castro arrived in Topeka in January to serve as a minister through the Puente de Fe program of the Oakland and East Topeka United Methodist churches. Although originally from Colombia, Castro has lived in the United States for many ...
Casey-Nicolay
Kirsten Renae Casey became the bride of Joseph Nathan Nicolay in a 6 p.m. ceremony Aug. 19, 2001, at Oakland Presbyterian Church in Topeka, with the bride's grandfather, the Rev. Donald W. Rogers, officiating. The bride is the daughter ...
Yelkin-Olinde
Rebecca A. Yelkin and David Abraham Olinde exchanged marriage vows at 3 p.m. May 5, 2001, at Oakland Christian Church in Topeka. The Rev. Robert A. Brown officiated. The bride is the daughter of Vicki E. Yelkin of Topeka and ...
Looking back: 17,000 Evacuees As 37-Ft. Crest Rolls Toward City
... Thursday night, pouring water through Oakland and East Topeka and forcing thousands ... water and bore relentlessly onward through Oakland and East Topeka. Red Cross and other ... homeless in the flood area -- North Topeka, Oakland and East Topeka. The water churned southward ...
Shots may have wounded man
Topeka police suspect someone was wounded in the leg by gunshots fired late Saturday in the Oakland community, but that person left the scene and they haven't been able to locate him. The incident was reported at 8:33 p ...
Meal deals
Spaghetti dinner, 5 p.m., and "Influence of Time," a musical play, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Tickets: $5 dinner and freewill offering at show.
Papan's Landing
... 232-1968 or Meals on Wheels at 354-5420. February 8 -- Oakland Community Nursing, 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch, 11:30 a ... video seminar, 10 to 11 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. 22 -- Oakland Community Nursing, 10 a.m. to noon. 23 -- Bingo, 10 ...
Steinbock-Wasinger
Lynda Steinbock became the bride of Wade Wasinger in a 3 p.m. ceremony March 20, 2004, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. The Rev. Tony Hazen officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Marcia Steinbock ...
Bizarre slaying unfolds
The extended Valdivia family gathered at a relative's house on N.E. Chandler Street in the Oakland neighborhood on Tuesday night to mourn Christopher R. "Creeper" Valdivia, who San Antonio police say was murdered by his son ...
Social calendar
November 2 -- NORTH TOPEKA: Topeka North Outreach Inc. free distribution of potatoes to residents of North Topeka and Oakland, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the north end of the Bauersfeld's Market Place parking lot at N. Topeka Boulevard and Lyman ...
CJ Online's KidZone Kid's calendar 11/11/98
... 1800 S.E. 21st. 368-3790. Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar ... 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at Oakland Community Center. The fee is $5. Pre ... goes from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oakland Community Center. PRT. 31 -- The ...
Papan's Landing
... 1968 or call Meals on Wheels at 354-5420. March 8 -- Oakland Community Nursing, 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch, 11:30 a ... games and puzzles. Sac & Fox, leave at 12:15 p.m. 22 -- Oakland Community Nursing, 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch, 11:30 a ...
Weber-Crosland
... Brenda Kay Weber of Topeka and Daniel Crosland of Carbondale exchanged marriage vows at 3 p.m. Sept. 23, 2000, at Oakland Presbyterian Church in Topeka. The Rev. Aleta Ash officiated. The bride is the daughter of Roger and Nancy Weber of ...
Briefly
AROUND TOWN "A Nugget in the Hay," presented by Youth in Action for Christ, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Freewill offering. The Harlem Globetrotters, celebrating ...
Around town: Local sports
Run/walk Sydney Messick and Bobby Reyes were the overall winners in Saturday's Fiesta Mexicana 5K at the Oakland Community Center. Messick won the women's race with a time of 19 minutes, 18 seconds. Reyes won the men's races in 16 ...
Briefly in Topeka
City pools closing for season Parks and Recreation of Topeka reported Thursday its public swimming pools at Oakland, Hillcrest and Garfield community parks are closed for the season. Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center in Gage Park will remain open ...
Araiza-Simpson
Amy Jo Araiza and Michael "Mickey" Jeffrey Simpson exchanged wedding vows at 6:30 p.m. June 8, 2002, at Oakland United Methodist Church in Topeka. The Rev. Brandon Brillhart officiated. Parents of the newlyweds are Jeff and Janetta Araiza ...
Sewage spill prompts health advisory
Topeka's water pollution control division today issued a health advisory to residents along the Oakland retention channel beginning at S.E. Seward Street, just east of Golden and extending east to S.E. Kincaid Road. Raw sewage ...
Car chase ends in crash
A man led Topeka police on a 20-minute chase early Thursday through parts of East Topeka and Oakland before crashing in the 1200 block of N.W. Logan, a police official said. No one was injured. Albert Schmitter Jr., 27 ...
Meal deals
... All-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy breakfast, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 1, from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E. Chester. Cost is $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children 10 and younger ...
Police arrest man charged with attempted murder
A man who exchanged gunfire with police more than a week ago was arrested late Sunday in the Oakland area. Police said Michael Robinson, 21, voluntarily came out of a residence at 723 N.E. Grattan at about 11:30 p.m ...
Witness testifies he saw beating
The first witness in the trial of Russell Shumway told jurors Tuesday that he watched Shumway repeatedly club an Oakland man with a piece of lumber during an attempt to steal bicycles at the victim's home. At the first mention of Shumway clubbing ...
Police seize meth, make four arrests
... Police arrested four people and seized methamphetamine late Tuesday after serving a search warrant at a home in the city's Oakland community. Police spokeswoman Kristi Pankratz said the department's narcotics unit, response team and anti-crime team ...
Boy rescued from pool
The breathing and pulse of a 6-year-old boy were restored after he was pulled Friday afternoon from the water at Oakland Community Center Pool, 801 N.E. Poplar, city officials said. The boy's name wasn't released. The child was taken ...
Police arrest father, son on drug charges
Topeka police arrested a father and son late Monday in connection with drug crimes in the city's Oakland community, a police spokesman said today. Shawnee County Jail records identified those in custody as Gary Wayne Sumner Sr ...
Elma and Dale Luthye
Dale H. and Elma M. Luthye of Topeka will be honored with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 2810 N.E. Thomas, in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. Hosts will be their four children ...
Family fun and info
... m. on Fridays beginning March 1 at Oakland Community Center. The fee is $20. For ... Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Feb. 5 at Oakland Community Center. Loose fitting clothes ... Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday at Oakland Community Center. Introducing kicking ...
Officers seize powder cocaine
A man carrying powder cocaine valued at more than $9,000 was arrested late Tuesday outside a bar in Topeka's Oakland community, police said Wednesday. Shawnee County Jail records identified the man as Gerard L. Swopes, 20, of 321 S.E ...
Ruby Fry
Ruby Louise Fry will celebrate her 90th birthday as guest of honor at a reception at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 24 at Oakland Presbyterian Church following morning worship. Mrs. Fry's birthdate is Aug. 22. She also was honored earlier in August ...
Officer fires shots at driver in stolen truck
... and led police on a high-speed chase from North Topeka into Oakland, winding through Tecumseh and relenting only when police forced ... over Souma, Sidwell said. The chase continued throughout Oakland, eventually emptying onto S.E. 6th, where Stadler then ...
Treats & sweets
... annual Whiskers & Wings fundraiser for Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E ... at the Whiskers & Wings fundraiser for Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E ... check for reprint availability. Where: Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E ...
Program gives immigrants a boost
... assistance, translations and more. The Oakland and East Topeka United Methodist churches ... A new outreach effort through the Oakland church is a church service in Spanish ... works from 9 a.m. to noon daily at Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 N.E ...
Merger input sought
... Commission of Topeka and Shawnee County will hear public comments on its preliminary unification plan at 7 p.m. Thursday at Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. The commission also will conduct hearings at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Eisenhower Middle ...
Papan's Landing
... in advance at 232-1968 or 354-5420. February 14 -- Library, Oakland nursing and Valentine's Day party. Bring cookies for the party ... 26 -- Vickie's class. 27 -- Satin Hands. 28 -- Library and Oakland nursing.
Topeka not on road list
... service interchange, building of the Oakland Expressway in northeast Topeka and a new ... together the Kansas Turnpike, I-70 and the Oakland Expressway. Carlson also pointed out ... interchange, two additional lanes for the Oakland Expressway and a diamond interchange that ...
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