Eyes toward skies in Tonganoxie, across nation as folks await rare solar eclipse
Umbraphiles have been waiting decades to witness Monday’s anticipated spectacular totality. Translation: Super solar eclipse enthusiasts are quite eager to see Monday’s much ballyhooed solar eclipse. From coast to coast, Americans are abuzz with solar eclipse talk, which makes sense if you think about the frequency of such an event. According to Tonganoxie High School teacher Matt Beat, on average, a total solar eclipse occurs in one location every 375 years, while other spots might go thousands of years between solar eclipses.
Tonganoxie Living
FAST times at Tongaonxie’s Chieftain Park
A core group of people again are getting active on Sunday nights at Chieftain Park. The latest session of Families Actively Strengthening Tonganoxie started Aug. 6, averaging 20 people the first two workouts. Tonganoxie Recreation Commission again has organized the workout program, which again is getting financial assistance through a Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association grant. FAST started in 2015 as a way to promote fitness for all families.
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- Lawrence Memorial Hospital accepting grant applications for local wellness projects August 17
- Eyes toward skies in Tonganoxie, across nation as folks await rare solar eclipse August 16
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Local news
Tonganoxie school board delays decision on superintendent status
The Tonganoxie school district’s superintendent remains on administrative leave with pay after Monday’s regular school board meeting. No action was taken concerning Kleidosty’s employment status. Board members met for an hour and 15 minutes in executive session to discuss non-elected personnel. Board member Dan Hopkins, who was not at the meeting, joined the other six members via conference call during the closed-door session. Board president Bryan Kemp told patrons after the executive session that the board needed more time on the topic to gather information and make a decision regarding the employee.
- Pathways transition program opening today in former Tonganoxie police station August 17
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital accepting grant applications for local wellness projects August 17
- FAST times at Tongaonxie’s Chieftain Park August 17
- Remember When: A Community Review for Aug. 16, 2017 August 17
- Eyes toward skies in Tonganoxie, across nation as folks await rare solar eclipse August 16
Leavenworth County
Lawrence Memorial Hospital accepting grant applications for local wellness projects
Lawrence Memorial Hospital is now accepting grant applications for community wellness projects in Baldwin City, Eudora and Tonganoxie, the hospital announced Wednesday. The grants will be awarded to programs or projects that enhance local health and wellness, according to LMH’s news release. Multiple grants may be awarded in each community, with a maximum of $2,500 per applicant. More than $10,000 in grants will be distributed starting in September, the news release said.
- Pathways transition program opening today in former Tonganoxie police station August 17
- Kansas City man gets nearly 10 years in meth case August 17
- Leavenworth woman sentenced in death of mother August 17
- Leavenworth County staff member marks 25 years August 17
- FAST times at Tongaonxie’s Chieftain Park August 17
Sports
Tonganoxie High girls golf era begins this fall
Just like that, Tonganoxie High has another sports program. The school board approved the new sport by a unanimous vote at a special meeting this past Thursday. On Monday, at its regular meeting, the board approved Doug Sandburg as the girls coach. Sandburg also coaches the boys team. He started with the program in 2009, serving six seasons before taking over as head coach in 2015. The girls season is in the fall and the boys season in the spring. Sandburg said Monday he’s still working on the lineup for Tonganoxie’s newest team. THS is slated to compete in six tournaments this fall.
- Pathways transition program opening today in former Tonganoxie police station August 17
- Kansas City man gets nearly 10 years in meth case August 17
- Leavenworth woman sentenced in death of mother August 17
- Leavenworth County staff member marks 25 years August 17
- Aggravated battery reported east of Tonganoxie August 17
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital accepting grant applications for local wellness projects August 17
- FAST times at Tongaonxie's Chieftain Park August 17
- Remember When: A Community Review for Aug. 16, 2017 August 17
- New Tonganoxie High track open to runners, walkers for now August 17
- Tonganoxie High girls golf era begins this fall August 17
- Tonganoxie USD 464 personnel moves approved at board meetings August 17
Today's events
- Tonganoxie Senior Quilters at 8:30 a.m.
- Clear Skies Mental Health Support Group at 4 p.m.
- Alcoholics Anonymous at 7 p.m.
- Tonganoxie Senior Quilters at 8:30 a.m.
Upcoming events
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors August 23
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie August 24
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors August 30
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie August 31
More events
Births
- James and Hallie Hughes, a boy.
- Lane and Carrie Stamper, a girl.
- Cole and Chassity Waddell, a boy.
- Angela and James Smith, a girl.
- Jared Fair and Casondra DeWitt, a girl.
