Archive for Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Also from April 1

Births

Kenny and Kim Burge, Leavenworth, announce the birth of their second child, Aubrie Burge. Aubrie was born March 25, 2009, in Overland Park, and is welcomed home by a sister, Natalie, who is 9. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Diane Bowling. Paternal grandparents are Ken and Donna Burge.

Polls

Who will win the NCAA championship?

Response	Percent
North Carolina		46%
Michigan State		26%
Connecticut		23%
Villanova		3%
Total	26

Lead stories

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TMS students to stage ‘Annie Jr.’: By Shawn Linenberger; April 1, 2009; Even if it is overcast this weekend in Tonganoxie, anyone attending Tonganoxie Middle School’s musical production on Friday and Saturday will be reminded that the sun will indeed come out tomorrow.

All stories

T-Bones single-game tickets now offered for sale: April 1, 2009; Single-game tickets for Kansas City T-Bones baseball games are now on sale.
Candidates respond to voters: By Shawn Linenberger; April 1, 2009; From gambling casinos to parked school buses, candidates for Tonganoxie City Council and Tonganoxie School Board fielded several questions at Thursday’s meet the candidates event at Tonganoxie VFW Hall.
Jim Truesdell questionnaire: April 1, 2009; The following is Tonganoxie City Council candidate Jim Truesdell’s response to a Mirror questionnaire. Truesdell is running for re-election.
Jason Ward questionnaire: April 1, 2009; Here is the candidate response from Jason Ward, who is running for re-election in the Tonganoxie City Council race. Ward’s questionnaire originally was published in the March 25 edition of The Mirror, as was a profile of Ward.
Commuter forecast, April 1, 2009: Alex Harrington; April 1, 2009; Temperatures are a bit chilly today for the morning commute. No delays are expected at MCI this morning.
TMS students to stage ‘Annie Jr.’: By Shawn Linenberger; April 1, 2009; Even if it is overcast this weekend in Tonganoxie, anyone attending Tonganoxie Middle School’s musical production on Friday and Saturday will be reminded that the sun will indeed come out tomorrow.
Raising the bar: New county attorney settles into post; By Shawn Linenberger; April 1, 2009; The first few months of county attorney have been busy.
KCKCC job fair: April 1, 2009; The Career Center at Kansas City Kansas Community College is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, April 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tate wants to continue service on school board: By Shawn Linenberger; April 1, 2009; Doug Tate is looking to be elected for the first time to the Tonganoxie School Board.
Grinter looks to be voice for community: By Shawn Linenberger; April 1, 2009; Kris Grinter is running for a Tonganoxie School Board seat because she wants to be a voice for the community.
BOCC accepts HUD money for foreclosures: By Estuardo Garcia; April 1, 2009; In September, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated nearly $4 billion to state and local governments to provide assistance to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties to keep them from becoming a blight to the community.
Truesdell, seeking second term, hopes for continued progress in Tonganoxie: By Estuardo Garcia; April 1, 2009; Jim Truesdell was a little hesitant to run for his second term as a city council member.
O’Hagan sets sights on board Position 6: By Shawn Linenberger; April 1, 2009; Tim O’Hagan already is involved in the Tonganoxie School District.
Sieglinde Marx questionnaire: April 1, 2009; I think we need more oversight of city expenditures and activities.
Jarbalo Jottings: By Thamar Barnett; April 1, 2009; There will be a Maundy Thursday service at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 9.
Springdale News: By Anabel Knapp; April 1, 2009; Jim and May Thomas of Leavenworth, Albert and Dolores Ernzen of Topeka, Eugene and Eileen Kramer and Evelyn Schwinn met March 24 in Oskaloosa at Rosie’s for lunch.
Aunt Norie’s Sewing Room: By Eleanor McKee; April 1, 2009; We have some great kids out there and we all know it. I get more and more feedback on that subject, asking me to continue “harping on it,” one gentleman said. “This thing of spanking, just mention the word and too many who have never had a child can shout the loudest,” he continued, and he said it so well.
Burdel Welsh questionnaire: April 1, 2009; Here are Tonganoxie City Council candidate Burdel Welsh’s responses to a candidate questionnaire The Mirror sent to candidates.
Remember When: A Community Review: By Billie Aye; April 1, 2009; Tyler Emery, a senior at Tonganoxie High School, was awarded Kansas State University’s Foundation Scholarship during ceremonies Jan. 29 at K-State.
Neighbor: Jill Dickerson: April 1, 2009; Tonganoxie Middle School principal.
Roger Shilling questionnaire: April 1, 2009; As a lifelong resident and businessman in Tongie, I feel I have many good ideas of how to keep the town alive. Without growth and investment in the future, a business will not survive, but during hard times you don’t spend what you don’t have.
Dan Hopkins questionnaire: April 1, 2009; Position 4, unopposed
Kay Smith questionnaire: April 1, 2009; Position 5
Randy Wager questionnaire: April 1, 2009; Position 5
Kris Grinter questionnaire: April 1, 2009; Position 6
Tim O’Hagan questionnaire: April 1, 2009; Position 6
Douglas Tate questionnaire: April 1, 2009; Position 6
Unopposed Hopkins set to join USD 464 board: By Shawn Linenberger; April 1, 2009; Dan Hopkins has been to his share of school board meetings and is ready to be seated at the other side of the room.
Bowersox: Ready for spring in Tonganoxie: By Jodi Bowersox; April 1, 2009; Ah, spring!

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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