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- Group seeks special election on city funds for road project
- October 11, 2006
- At issue is whether the city should contribute to a project — estimated to cost $14 million — to upgrade six miles of County Road 1 between Tonganoxie and Kansas Highway 32. Turnpike officials say the road improvements are required before they will build the new interchange in Leavenworth County. The interchange would be the county’s first on an interstate highway.
- Middle school tours set for next month
- October 11, 2006
- On Nov. 20, Tonganoxie’s new middle school’s doors will be open for public tours.
- First State hires eco devo official
- County’s development group seeking new executive director
- October 11, 2006
- The director of Leavenworth County’s economic development group is going private.
- Volleyball squad settles for second at De Soto
- October 11, 2006
- Tonganoxie High volleyball co-coach Tiffany Parker wouldn’t mind facing St. James again this season.
- Harriers battle injury at meet
- October 11, 2006
- Tonganoxie competed in one last tune-up before the Kaw Valley League meet, which will be Thursday at Wyandotte County Park.
- Chieftain volleyball pushes Chargers to three games before falling
- October 11, 2006
- Tonganoxie battled defending state champion Santa Fe Trail on Tuesday in Kansas City, Kan., but the Chargers held off a Chieftain attempt at a Kaw Valley League title. The Chargers won, 29-27, 21-25, 25-20, and remained perfect in league play, ensuring an SFT conference crown. Tonganoxie, meanwhile, dropped its second KVL contest after losing to Lansing the previous week.
- Social stew: Struggling to fill the empty nest
- October 11, 2006
- College — bah humbug. My littlest chick has flown the coop and joined the flock of Jayhawks at Kansas University, and I am one lonely mother hen. It has been six weeks, so you would expect I would have adjusted by now, but no such luck.
- Letters to the editor: Slow it down, watch for children; Emergency workers’ help
- October 11, 2006
- On Sept. 27, someone hit and killed a cat that my kids had cared for since it was a kitten. Tragic, yes, but more so because it happened as my children waited for the bus. They had to watch in horror as he was hit and, I pray, died instantly.
- Liquor petition in court’s hands
- October 11, 2006
- It’s possible a decision will come this week on whether McLouth voters will be deciding in November whether to allow liquor sales in their community.
- Poets’ Corner: Mary Patty
- October 11, 2006
- This week’s poet is Mary Patty of Osceola, Mo. Her sister is Elleanor McKee, who writes the Aunt Norie’s Sewing Room column for The Mirror.
- Interest increases in city’s tree sculptures
- October 11, 2006
- Tonganoxie is known for its scenic hills, quaint downtown and spacious parks.
- Obituary: Carolyn K. Bierman
- 1942-2006
- October 11, 2006
- Services for Carolyn Kay Bierman, 64, Kansas City, Kan., were Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at Stony Point Christian Church in Kansas City, Kan. Burial was in Stony Point Cemetery.
- Obituary: Rodney G. Yates
- October 11, 2006
- Cremation with private inurnment is planned for Rodney G. Yates, 46, Tonganoxie, who died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
- Obituary: Charles “Charley” L. Lowe
- 1942-2006
- October 11, 2006
- Services for Charles “Charley” L. Lowe, 64, rural Easton, were Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at St. Joseph of the Valley Catholic Church, Easton. Burial followed in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
- Young man looks forward to coming home to Tonganoxie
- October 11, 2006
- Little Sahara State Park, Sept. 15.
- Mirror newspaper honored for front page
- October 11, 2006
- For a second time, The Mirror newspaper of Tonganoxie has won first place in its division in the Inland Press Association’s national front page contest.
- Tour offers glimpse of life on the farm
- October 11, 2006
- The day was bright, and Harley and Carrie Swanson were ready for an outing.
- City backs off vote on tax hike for pool
- Council: timetable too tight
- October 11, 2006
- A new swimming pool is off the city’s December wish list.
- Clerk certifies signatures on road petition
- Tonganoxie group wants election on city funding for County Road 1 improvements
- October 11, 2006
- The second time was the charm.
- Sebelius wants power over school board; Kline campaign recants quote
- October 11, 2006
- Here are today’s headlines from the 2006 election race:
- Chieftains take Kaw Valley helm
- THS would win league title outright with win Friday at Perry-Lecompton
- October 11, 2006
- Tonganoxie players seemed ready for the television cameras Friday at Beatty Field.
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Point of View
What’s the best way to spend a snow day?
Shovel your driveway and paths, check neighbors’ driveways and then grab all your closest little ones and find the biggest sledding hill. Snowmen also are a must. Snow days are a great time to catch up on missed shows and much-needed rest. I love snowdays, they haven’t changed one bit even as an adult, although I am sure not all working adults can say that, but I am happy I can. I was excited to see the snowmen and other snow sculptures throughout the Lawrence and Kansas City metro areas.
