The Mirror / Archive for Wednesday, September 17, 2008

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Council approves funding for skate park: By Estuardo Garcia; September 17, 2008; It’s been talked about in the monthly meetings at the Tonganoxie Public Library, and more recently, inside the Tonganoxie Council Chambers.

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THS soccer falls at home: Mirror staff reports; September 17, 2008; The Tonganoxie High boys soccer team lost its second home game of the season at Chieftain Park on Tuesday night, falling 4-0 to visiting Turner.
KVA rankings: Week 2: September 17, 2008; The Kansas Volleyball Association has announced its state rankings for week two of the 2008 season.
Mirror, First State Bank urging youths to enter voter poster contest: Staff reports; September 17, 2008; Calling all youths: Help get out the vote.
Jarbalo Jottings: By Thamar Barnett & Nicole Kelley; September 17, 2008; Funeral services were held for Connie Barnett at Jarbalo United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Sept. 11. Burial was in Fall Creek Cemetery.
A bite of reality: Bulldogs celebrating homecoming: By Shawn Linenberger; September 17, 2008; McLouth High School will receive a dose of “reality” next week for its homecoming festivities.
Skate park vote crucial for youth: September 17, 2008; The time finally has come.
Green push could hurt economy: Amy Blankenbiller; September 17, 2008; Few would disagree that being responsible stewards of the Earth and our environment is the prudent thing to do, with well-thought-out actions.
Denholm’s sweet on cake art: By Estuardo Garcia; September 17, 2008; If you have bought a cake from B&J’s Country Mart at some point, odds are you’ve probably seen some of Nila Denholm’s handiwork.
November Patriots to host candidate forum: September 17, 2008; A candidate forum will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Linwood Community Building.
Pastor’s Corner: By Steve Howell; September 17, 2008; “Family” has been a hotly discussed topic recently in our nation.
BOCC gives nod to airport study: By Estuardo Garcia; September 17, 2008; The possibility of a regional airport in the county just took another step toward becoming a reality.
McLouth Happenings: By Beverly Muzzy; September 17, 2008; McLouth Public Library’s Book Discussion Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday. For more information, please call (913) 796-2225.
Springdale News: By Anabel Knapp; September 17, 2008; John and Cara Kruid of Springdale are the proud parents of a baby boy, John Marcus, born Aug. 24 at 3:20 a.m. at Providence Medical Center.
KU med students honor donors: By Estuardo Garcia; September 17, 2008; More than 20 years ago Richard Chapman and his wife, Donna, made a decision that would not only affect their lives, but potentially the lives of thousands of people after their death.
Grandparents Day attracts hundreds: First middle school G-Day successful; TES breaks record; By Shawn Linenberger; September 17, 2008; The front entrance of Tonganoxie Elementary School nearly resembled a scene outside a music hall, complete with fans waiting to see their favorite rock band.
Council approves funding for skate park: By Estuardo Garcia; September 17, 2008; It’s been talked about in the monthly meetings at the Tonganoxie Public Library, and more recently, inside the Tonganoxie Council Chambers.
Church welcomes residents to celebrate its 140 years: By Shawn Linenberger; September 17, 2008; The First Congregational Church of Tonganoxie is celebrating a big birthday. And everyone in the community is welcome to join the celebration.
Retail retention meeting set for today at Bichelmeyer’s: Staff reports; September 17, 2008; The City of Tonganoxie will be hosting its second community roundtable meeting in its Retail Recruitment and Retention strategic planning project at 6 p.m. today at the Bichelmeyer’s Steakhouse meeting room.
Department of Agriculture offering watershed plan: Staff reports; September 17, 2008; The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering an Emergency Watershed Protection Program - Floodplain Easements (EWP-FE) signup through Oct. 1, 2008, according to Eric B. Banks, State Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in Kansas.
Various factors pushing prices on pumpkins upward this fall: By Mark Fagan; September 17, 2008; Carving jack-o’-lanterns likely will cost more this fall, thanks to a ghoulish brew of meteorological and economic factors that’s putting a bit of a scare into some of the most experienced observers of the Halloween season.
Tutu Cowgirl, Captured Image move into new digs: By Estuardo Garcia; September 17, 2008; The third times a charm for two local business owners.
County attorney investigating BOCC in open meetings inquiry: By Estuardo Garcia; 12:00 a.m., September 17, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m.; The controversy surrounding the reduction in force of 18 Leavenworth County employees continues.

Do you plan on attending the St. Patrick’s festivities Saturday in Tonganoxie?

I like seeing Tongie being festive and all dressed up for the occasion. Along with my family, I will be attending the parade, watching the Wild Women of the Frontier, snarfing up some corn beef and cabbage and listening to the pipes. I’m only Irish on St. Paddy’s Day, and sometimes the weekends before and after. The rest of the time, I’m Scottish and both cultures regard pipes as heavenly. To me, it is also a celebration of spring’s imminent arrival, and the green color carries that message, too.

— Jacque Admire

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