Archive for Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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Births

Ron and Lara Sursa, Killeen, Texas, announce the birth of a daughter, Megan Amelia Sursa. Megan was born Feb. 14, 2009, at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed home by her big brother, Clayton. Maternal grandparents are Hubert and Sarah Kettler, Lawrence. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Julie Sursa, Tucumcari, N.M. Maternal great-grandparents are John and Betty Clayton, Fort Scott, and Lourena Kettler, Paola. Paternal great-grandmother is Joyce Sursa, Amarillo, Texas.
Chris and Natalie Johnson, Olathe, announce the birth of a son, Luke Anthony Johnson. Luke was born March 3, 2009, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was welcomed home by his sisters, Bret, 6, and Avery, 18 months. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Judi Herzog, Fairfield, Iowa. Paternal grandparents are William and Patricia Johnson, Tonganoxie. Great-grandparent is Lee Kaan, Kansas City, Kan.
Rigel Krebs and Brent Freeman, Tonganoxie, announce the birth of a son, Braylon Jacobi Freeman. Braylon was born March 31, 2008, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds and was 21.25 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Scott and Anne Johnson, Lansing, and Bob and Kelli Krebs, Olathe. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Linda Freeman, Tonganoxie. Great-grandparents are Genevieve Krebs, Olathe, Glenn Johnson, Leavenworth, and Kenny and Pat Tinberg, Linwood.

Polls

Do you have a basement or storm shelter in which to take cover when severe weather hits?

Response	Percent
Yes		70%
No		29%
Total	31

Videos

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Lead stories

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Officials monitor flu cases: By Jesse Fray, Estuardo Garcia; 12:08 a.m., April 29, 2009 Updated 5:19 p.m.; Local health officials are encouraging people to be alert after concerns about a deadly swine flu outbreak prompted the United States to declare a national health emergency.

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Bulldogs host invitational: Mirror staff reports; April 29, 2009; McLouth High track athletes placed in 10 events on Monday at the team’s home invitational.
Tonganoxie golfers set new school record: By Benton Smith; April 29, 2009; Tonganoxie High’s golfers continued their recent tear on the links by setting a new school record for a four-player team score with 327 at the Atchison Invitational
Chieftains split with Chargers: Mirror staff reports; April 29, 2009; The Tonganoxie High softball team split a road doubleheader with Santa Fe Trail on Tuesday.
Commuter forecast, April 29, 2009: Alex Harrington; April 29, 2009; Expect heavy rainfall to begin during today’s morning commute. We’re looking at one to two inches of rain per hour with these storms. We probably won’t get any hail, but such heavy rainfall may warrant some caution on the road.
Severe weather rattles county: Officials report $479,000 in structural damages at hands of tornado; By Estuardo Garcia & Christine Metz; April 29, 2009; There is no question about a tornado touching down near Tonganoxie as people approached the home of Betty Scott and her son, Charlie.
Rec Commission holding summer kickoff celebration Saturday: April 29, 2009; The Tonganoxie Recreation Commission will have its summer kickoff party from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Chieftain Park.
Officials monitor flu cases: Swine flu treatments to arrive in few days; By Jesse Fray & Estuardo Garcia; 12:08 a.m., April 29, 2009 Updated 05:19 p.m.; Local health officials are encouraging people to be alert after concerns about a deadly swine flu outbreak prompted the United States to declare a national health emergency.
School board special meeting: April 29, 2009; The Tonganoxie School Board will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. today at the Tonganoxie Middle School library.
Tonganoxie High students ready to serve their community: By Shawn Linenberger; April 29, 2009; More than 600 Tonganoxie High School students will be lending helping hands from 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, May 6.
TMS students learn efficiency with Trane: By Shawn Linenberger; April 29, 2009; A recent Tonganoxie Middle School class experiment pitted the florescent light bulb against its incandescent counterpart.
Former ambassador talks foreign relations at Fort Leavenworth: By Nicole Kelley; April 29, 2009; Strategic patience and understanding was at the forefront of retired U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker’s speech Thursday to students of the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth.
Flooding in Leavenworth County minimal: By Estuardo Garcia & Kaitlyn Syring; April 29, 2009; Saturday’s powerful storm caused damage to many areas of Kansas, but Basehor and most of Leavenworth county escaped its clutches.
Letter to the editor: Respect for veterans: April 29, 2009; A few years ago there was a report of the Veterans Memorial in Kansas City, Mo., being vandalized.
Events to benefit Team Tongie group: April 29, 2009; Fundraisers will be held in the next two weeks, with proceeds going toward Team Tongie.
New businesses open: April 29, 2009; A couple new businesses have opened up in downtown Tonganoxie.
McLouth Happenings: By Beverly Muzzy; April 29, 2009; Viola Edmonds will celebrate her 90th birthday with a reception from 2–4 p.m. Saturday at the McLouth Community Center.
Aunt Norie’s Sewing Room: By Eleanor McKee; April 29, 2009; Doris Shockley also remembers well those Depression days, and how precious those pennies were.
Jarbalo Jottings: By Thamar Barnett; April 29, 2009; There will be baked goods at the rummage sale from 5-8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Jarbalo United Methodist Church.
District sponsors Earth Festival: April 29, 2009; The Leavenworth County Conservation District sponsored an Earth Festival on April 21at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds.
BOCC, LCPA discuss possibilities of industrial park: By Estuardo Garcia; April 29, 2009; Both the Leavenworth Board of County Commissioners and the Leavenworth County Port Authority agree that they want to see new jobs and industry come to the county.
Springdale News: By Anabel Knapp; April 29, 2009; On April 15, Sharon Lynn and Evelyn Schwinn enjoyed a sister day, eating lunch at Pullman Place, visiting and shopping.
Remember When: A Community Review: By Billie Aye; April 29, 2009; Nancy and “Bud” Norm Younger stand holding the 300- pound tombstone belonging to Civil War veteran William Lee Lyon.

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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