Archive for Wednesday, March 28, 2007

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County commission expresses interest in regional airport: By Joel Walsh; March 28, 2007; Leavenworth County commissioners are “on board” with the concept of a regional airport in Leavenworth County but continue to have questions.
Departing news editor recalls highs, lows at The Mirror: By Lisa Scheller; March 28, 2007; I left the office Friday afternoon with my key ring two keys lighter.
Votes cast Tuesday directly affect us all: March 28, 2007; We can’t agree more with the old saw, “All politics is local.”
‘Walk to Remember’ to salute fallen Kansas, Missouri soldiers: By Estuardo Garcia; March 28, 2007; The city of Weston on Saturday will play host to the second annual “Walk to Remember” honoring the more than 100 Kansas and Missouri soldiers who have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Rain spoils a MHS opener: By Shawn Linenberger; March 28, 2007; The McLouth High baseball team’s season opener wasn’t much of a season opener.
THS squads play in basketball benefit: March 28, 2007; Tonganoxie High fans will have one final chance to see this year’s senior girls and boys basketball players compete.
Aunt Norie’s sewing room (March 28, 2007): By Eleanor McKee; March 28, 2007; Yes we have people everywhere that we need desperately at times.
Springdale News (March 28, 2007): By Anabel Knapp; March 28, 2007; Cody Sumeric, grandson of Jan and Oris Nelson, was given the Florida Boys State award given by American Legion, based on academic and community involvement.
Jarbalo Jottings (March 28, 2007): By Thamar Barnett; March 28, 2007; Steve and Gail Fitzwater visited Thamar Barnett on Sunday and took her to eat at Bichelmeyer’s in Tonganoxie.
Plans for distillery in Leavenworth County progress: By Joel Walsh; March 28, 2007; The Leavenworth County Commission has unanimously approved a change in zoning regulations that adds alcohol distillation in rural areas of the county — not including bottling, mixing or retail sales — to uses allowed under a special use permit.
U.S. 24-40 group to discuss findings: By Shawn Linenberger; March 28, 2007; An open house is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Basehor-Linwood High School gymnasium, 2108 N. 155th St.
Poet’s Corner: Loren Chenoweth: March 28, 2007; This week’s poet is school bus driver Loren Chenoweth.
Birth: Mercedes Burke: March 28, 2007; Patrick and Tricia Burke, Caldwell, Idaho, announce the birth of a daughter, Mercedes Dawn Burke, on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2007, at West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell.
Wedding: Steeby-Fisher: March 28, 2007; Laura Elizabeth Steeby and Brandon Dean Fisher were married Nov. 25, 2006, at First Baptist Church in Basehor.
Opal “Faye” Pence: March 28, 2007; Services for Opal “Faye” Pence, 86, Lawrence, were Tuesday at Quisenberry Funeral Home in Tonganoxie. Burial was in Hubbel Hill Cemetery.
James Edward Rightmire: March 28, 2007; Services for James Edward Rightmire, 59, of Tonganoxie, were Monday, March 26, at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kan. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Obituary: Brad Louis Towell: March 28, 2007; Graveside services for Brad Louis Towell, 58, Tonganoxie, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, at National Cemetery, Leavenworth.
E. Warner Ward: March 28, 2007; Private inurnment for E. Warner Ward, 86, Tonganoxie, will be at Hubbel Hill Cemetery, Tonganoxie.
Obituary: William M. Newby: March 28, 2007; Services for William M. Newby, 80, Leavenworth, were Monday, March 26, at McLouth Church of the Nazarene. Burial was Tuesday, March 27, at Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Mo.
Obituary: David Lee Bothwell: March 28, 2007; Services for David Lee Bothwell, 65, Manhattan, were Saturday, March 24, at Megrue-Price Funeral Home Chapel in Superior, Neb. Burial was in Webber Cemetery at Webber, Neb.
McLouth Happenings (March 28, 2007): By Beverly Muzzy; March 28, 2007; Five McLouth community churches invite you to attend Holy Week Services during the week prior to Easter, April 1 through April 6.
Interchange opponents take case to Lawrence: By Estuardo Garcia; March 28, 2007; A group of Leavenworth County residents opposed to an interchange to the Kansas Turnpike at County Road 1 has gone outside the county to discuss an alternative.
Fate of new pool rests with voters: By Estuardo Garcia; March 28, 2007; Besides the questions of who will be the next mayor of Tonganoxie or who will fill the available City Council and school board seats, the big question being asked in the April 3 election is whether voters want to dive into a new sales tax to help fund a new swimming pool.
Countdown to Election Day begins: City, school races to be decided; By Shawn Linenberger; March 28, 2007; Voters on Tuesday will elect city council and school board representatives in Tonganoxie, Linwood and McLouth.
Mayoral, City Council candidates respond to Q&A: March 28, 2007; The Mirror asked candidates for Tonganoxie mayor and City Council to respond to questions of interest prior to next week’s April 3 election. Here are their answers, which in some cases were edited because the candidate exceeded word limitations.
Tonganoxie School board candidates respond to Q&A: March 28, 2007; The Mirror asked candidates for the Tonganoxie School Board to respond to questions of interest prior to next week’s April 3 election. Here are their answers, which in some cases were edited because the candidate exceeded word limitations.
‘Dawgs eye return trip to 3A state: By Shawn Linenberger; March 28, 2007; McLouth has its share of regional softball runner-up banners in its high school gymnasium.
THS girls soccer ready for debut: Coach welcomes 38 players for inaugural year; By Shawn Linenberger; March 28, 2007; Encouragement was high Monday on the soccer practice field west of Tonganoxie High School.
Chieftains return full squad: Assistant takes over as head coach for team that earned state berth; By Shawn Linenberger; March 28, 2007; They’re hungry for another state berth.
Rember when: A community review (March 28, 2007): By Billie Aye; March 28, 2007; 10 years ago: Feb. 26, 1997
Jayhawk finds home on downtown bench: By Shawn Linenberger; March 28, 2007; A Jayhawk, made of inch-thick wood, graced a downtown bench during Kansas University’s NCAA Tournament run.

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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.

— Davo Howe

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