Archive for Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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Will you be lighting fireworks on the Fourth of July

Response	Percent
No		56%
Yes		43%
Total	32

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Chinese citizens see other side of business: By David Oakes; July 1, 2009; Fireworks can mark a home run, celebrate the new year and even bring people together from different countries.

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Man drowned trying to rescue fiancee’s 3-year-old boy: July 1, 2009; A man who drowned Monday evening was trying to save a child at Perry Lake, Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig said Tuesday.
Census estimates show 3.7 percent increase for Tonganoxie: 08:52 a.m., July 1, 2009 Updated 07:37 p.m.; Tonganoxie has increased its population by 3.7 percent, according to numbers released this morning by the U.S. Census Bureau. Tonganoxie added 154 people from July 2007 to July 2008, according to Census Bureau estimates.
Commuter Forecast for July 1, 2009: Alex Harrington; July 1, 2009; Because of road construction, expect a few minutes of delay on Highway 24 on the north side Topeka. There is also bridge construction between Lawrence and Kansas City from milepost 202 to 236.
Chinese citizens see other side of business: By David Oakes; July 1, 2009; Fireworks can mark a home run, celebrate the new year and even bring people together from different countries.
Nortonville man drowns attempting to assist child: Staff Reports; July 1, 2009; A Nortonville man drowned Monday afternoon at Perry Lake.
Alliance Against Family Violence to hold eight annual golf tournament: Staff Reports; July 1, 2009; The Alliance Against Family Violence will sponsor its eighth annual golf tournament starting at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Trails West Golf Course at Fort Leavenworth.
5 Questions: Firework safety: Tonganoxie Fire Cpt. John Calaghan weighs in; By Estuardo Garcia; July 1, 2009; What is a typical Independence Day weekend like at the Tonganoxie Fire Department?
Neighboring cities prepare for Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks shows: Staff Reports; July 1, 2009; Communities across the area will be playing host to Independence Day celebrations this weekend.
McLouth Happenings: By Beverly Muzzy; July 1, 2009; The McLouth Fire Department will hold a pancake feed from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the fire station.
Aunt Norie’s sewing room: By Eleanor McKee; July 1, 2009; Times are tough for many right now.
Jarbalo Jottings: By Thamar Barnett; July 1, 2009; Those who visited Thamar Barnett on Sunday were Steve and Gail Fitzwater, Jane Turner, Kathy Stimac, Tammy Mooberry, Rhiannon Mooberry and Madison Smith.
Springdale News: By Anabel Knapp; July 1, 2009; Beverly and David Sparks entertained her folks from Utah Valley the week of June 8 and they returned to their home June 11.
Tip doesn’t pan out for Tonganoxie police: By Shawn Linenberger; July 1, 2009; Tonganoxie police investigated a report of a 26-year-old Tonganoxie man who was not to be in Tonganoxie — as part of his bond agreement — on Monday being in Tonganoxie.
Neighbors: Gloria Brimhall: July 1, 2009; Occupation: Retired.
VFW commander hands over post leadership: Tanking steps down after serving as leader of Post 9271 for past three years; Staff Reports; July 1, 2009; Tonganoxie’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9271 has conducted a change of command.
School board closes out budget: By Shawn Linenberger; July 1, 2009; The Tonganoxie School Board closed out the budget for the 2008-09 school year during a special meeting Monday.
TRC offering sports trivia tournament at Bichelmeyer’s: Staff Reports; July 1, 2009; The Tonganoxie Recreation Commission is sponsoring a double-elimination sports trivia tournament that will be held July 13, 20 and 27 at Bichelmeyer’s Steakhouse in downtown Tonganoxie.
Funding more likely for agency: By Estuardo Garcia; July 1, 2009; The final budget numbers aren’t in yet, but it looks as though the Leavenworth Conservation District has won the first battle in getting funding for next year.
Civic club sponsoring blood drive at the Tonganoxie VFW: Staff Reports; July 1, 2009; The Tonganoxie Civic Club is sponsoring a blood drive, which will be held from 2-7 p.m. Friday, July 17, at VFW Hall, 901 E. First St., in Tonganoxie.
Public works department aims to conserve, applies for grant: By Estuardo Garcia; July 1, 2009; With the cost of energy continuing to rise and budgets beginning to tighten, the Leavenworth County Public Works Department is looking for ways to cut back on spending and its consumption of resources.
Remember When: a community review: By Billie Aye; July 1, 2009; Caption under picture: From left to right; Abby Reed with her two-month-old daughter Caitlin Reed, great-great grandmother Berniece Bush of Riverton, Neb., grandfather Gary Myers and great grandmother Delores Myers. Five generations gather to celebrate a new family member.
County allows wind turbine: By Estuardo Garcia; July 1, 2009; Leavenworth County may be getting a little greener.

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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