Also from December 12
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- McLouth schools still without power; classes could be canceled Thursday
- December 12, 2007
- McLouth schools could be out for a third consecutive day if power - knocked out by the recent winter ice storm - isn’t restored.
- School off again Wednesday in Tonganoxie, McLouth
- 01:57 a.m., December 12, 2007 Updated 05:57 a.m.
- The weather has forced school officials to call classes off again today in Tonganoxie and McLouth.
- Food, song combine to make ‘feaste’ a hit
- December 12, 2007
- Nothing really looked different Friday on the outside of Tonganoxie Middle School, but with the help of many volunteers, the school’s interior was transformed into a medieval court for this year’s Madrigal Feaste.
- Students lend hand to effort for troops
- December 12, 2007
- Soon, soldiers in Iraq will be getting a reminder of home from Tonganoxie High School art students in the form of a personalized handmade quilt.
- Mistake adds $300,000 to district coffers
- Incorrect reporting of mill levy to county clerk results in higher charges to property owners
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on A1
- The money will be reimbursed, but when and how the reimbursement will take place is being debated.
- Storm brushes city, but worries not over
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on A1
- A wintry storm that coated much of Kansas in thick layers of ice and caused power outages for thousands decided it would spare Tonganoxie of its brunt.
- School bus incident may lead to charges
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on A3
- Two women could be brought up on charges of disorderly conduct after an incident Thursday involving a Tonganoxie School District bus driver.
- Letter to the editor: Farm Bureau propaganda
- December 12, 2007
- As a former state senator (1997 to 2000) representing Leavenworth and Jefferson counties, I have to respond to the Farm Bureau propaganda column that appeared in your issue of Nov. 28.
- Letter to the editor: Porch decorations
- December 12, 2007
- Tonganoxie needs to hire a consultant to figure out why no one is interested in downtown?
- Letter to the editor: Bigotry charge disputed
- December 12, 2007
- In response to the article “Bigotry should be a political ally,” I’m just confused: How can the SAVE Act, cosponsored by Nancy Boyda, be an act of bigotry?
- School Board briefs
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on A10
- Board OKs trade: Land for parking lot; Students recognized; Objection raised about ice melt
- Aunt Norie’s sewing room
- by Eleanor McKee
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on A6
- A very happy and busy grandma, Lois R. has made most of her Christmas gifts , beginning with a small sewing box for her small granddaughter, little Mary.
- McLouth happenings
- by Beverly Muzzy
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on A6
- McLouth High School wishes to honor our local veterans of World War II.
- Springdale News, Dec. 12, 2007
- December 12, 2007
- A roundup of news from the Springdale community of Leavenworth County.
- Poet’s Corner
- The True Story of the Night Before Christmas
- December 12, 2007
- This week’s poem was written by Eli Jones in December 2000. The poem was contributed by Eli’s grandmother, Mrs. Gertus Jones.
- The Mirror unveils redesigned Web site
- December 12, 2007
- The newly redesigned site, which was activated Tuesday afternoon, has the same url as The Mirror’s previous home page, at www.tonganoxiemirror.com.
- Tournament champs
- Coach ‘relieved’ after winning tournament
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on B1
- Sure, the Tonganoxie girls basketball team may have won the Paola Girls Basketball Invitational on Friday, but the game seemed more like a scrap-fest than a smooth-sailing victory to coach Randy Kraft.
- Jarbalo jottings
- by Thamar Barnett
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on A6
- There was a birthday party to celebrate Madison Smith’s eighth birthday Wednesday evening, Dec. 5, at the home of Jake and Rhiannon Roscoe in Jarbalo. Those attending were Tammy Mooberry, Ronnie Mooberry, Dameta Tullis and Ricky, Connie Barnett, Julia Carter and Shianne and Thamar Barnett.
- History, holiday mix at open house
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on A9
- More than 200 residents braved slick streets and freezing temperatures Friday evening and ventured out to the Leavenworth County Courthouse to take part in the county’s second-annual Christmas open house. Guests exchanged holiday greetings, enjoyed old-fashioned sarsaparilla and cookies and sauntered through all three floors of the courthouse, listening to talks from William “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Reuben Basehor and other notable figures from Leavenworth’s past.
- Sports In Brief
- December 12, 2007
- Starting today, The Mirror’s Web site, www.tonganoxiemirror.com, has a totally new look. The redesign will certainly affect The Mirror’s sports coverage.
- Parkers named all-area coaches of year
- December 12, 2007
- Brandon and Tiffany Parker say they’re working to find the right balancing act between married life at home and their responsibilities as co-coaches on the volleyball court.
- County solves storage problem with break room
- December 12, 2007
- District Court staff, Sheriff’s Office personnel and the Leavenworth Board of County Commissioners have laid out a proposal that would put to rest the issue of storing dead court files and would allow renovations to proceed in the basement of the county Justice Center.
- Weathering weather
- December 12, 2007
- The past week hasn’t exactly been “chamber of commerce” weather for northeastern Kansas.
- Holiday, winter safety is urged
- December 12, 2007
- Area fire chiefs are urging residents to use caution this winter when operating electrical and wood-burning appliances.
- Open Mike
- by Mike Epler
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on A2
- After the past week’s weather, I thought it may be helpful to inform everyone of some common materials used to melt ice from sidewalks and driveways. This information is probably a week late for you, but it’s better late than never, especially since winter is really just beginning.
- Healthy living
- by Denise Sullivan
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on A2
- Extra calories usually sneak up on us over the winter holidays. They don’t always arrive in the form of large portions of calorie-laden food. Rather, they may tiptoe in through many tiny tastes throughout the day. Let’s take a look at “Holly Day’s” food diary for one day and view how those “tiny tastes” can add up. Calories are approximate and will vary, depending on brand, recipe, exact serving size, etc.
- Thursday’s snow brings end to hunt
- December 12, 2007
- Mother Nature kept Tonganoxie children from finding candy canes Saturday at Chieftain Park.
- Remember When: Dec. 12, 2007
- December 12, 2007
- A community review
- Wrestling coach values THS finish at Eudora
- December 12, 2007
- The Tonganoxie High wrestling team finished in eighth place of 24 teams Saturday at the Eudora Tournament of Champions meet.
- Chieftains lack urgency vs. St. James
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on B1
- The Tonganoxie High boys basketball team started Saturday’s game against St. James Academy slower than its coach anticipated.
- Sorrentino: Being sick doesn’t slow down senior in title game
- December 12, 2007 in print edition on B1
- When Liz Baska walked out of the locker room after Tonganoxie won the Paola Girls Basketball Invitational on Friday, the senior forward walked sluggishly about the hallway carrying a gym bag on her right shoulder.
- Celebrate holidays with family
- December 12, 2007
- I value family, particularly during the holiday season.
- The Record
- December 12, 2007
- Tonganoxie Police Report, Tonganoxie City Fire Departmen, Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office, Tonganoxie Municipal Court Fines assessed
- Remembrance Walk proposal detailed
- December 12, 2007
- Tonganoxie residents will have an opportunity this week to learn more about the Chieftain Remembrance Walk.
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