Archive for Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Also from March 4

On the street

What types of businesses would you like to see in downtown Tonganoxie as another building, the post office, will stand vacant when the new post office building is finished?

Polls

Should coal-burning plants be constructed near Holcomb?

Response	Percent
Yes		73%
No.		26%
Total	101

Lead stories

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School staffs unite for wellness program: By Shawn Linenberger; March 4, 2009; Tonganoxie Middle School teachers have a cheering section at lunchtime most school days at TMS.

All stories

Commuter forecast, March 4, 2009: March 4, 2009; Look forward to a great commute with no delays expected.
City will mull over budget cuts Monday: By Estuardo Garcia; March 4, 2009; The federal government won’t be stimulating Tonganoxie’s economy and now city officials will have to take a closer look at its pocket book.
School staffs unite for wellness program: By Shawn Linenberger; March 4, 2009; Tonganoxie Middle School teachers have a cheering section at lunchtime most school days at TMS.
County evaluates ways to fund roads, bridge: By Estuardo Garcia; March 4, 2009; As economic stimulus money may not be available to Leavenworth County from the Mid-America Regional Council, county officials are looking at plan B.
5 Questions: Bit ’o Irish: St. Patrick’s Day parade fast approaching; By Shawn Linenberger; March 4, 2009; The St. Patrick’s Day Parade once again is coming to Tonganoxie. Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce director Cheryl Hanback discusses this year’s parade.
KDOT to host discussion on 5-county transportation study: March 4, 2009; The Kansas Department of Transportation will play host to a series of community dialogue sessions to gain public input and insight into the 5-County Regional Transportation Study.
City to change policy for notification of overdue water bills: By Estuardo Garcia; March 4, 2009; The city of Tonganoxie is going to take a tougher stance against residents who habitually are late on their water bills.
Weather causes damage to 80-year-old barn: By Estuardo Garcia; March 4, 2009; Sometimes people just have bad luck.
State, county prepare for severe weather awareness: March 4, 2009; Kansas Severe Weather Awareness Week activities begin Monday.
Heating costs for city building still unknown: By Estuardo Garcia; March 4, 2009; Now that the malfunction in the heating system has been fixed, propane consumption at the new Tonganoxie public works building has started to cool off.
MARC bypasses county for funding selection: By Estuardo Garcia; March 4, 2009; The Mid-America Regional Council has $24 million to give to its members as part of President Barack Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Springdale News: By Anabel Knapp; March 4, 2009; On Feb. 22, Bill and Brenda Schwinn, Bret and Kyle, Johnny and Adam Schwinn and David Roggenkamp went to Kansas City, Mo., for the Western Farm Show.
Pastor’s Corner: Steve Howell; March 4, 2009; Just more than six weeks ago, I became a father for the second time. My new daughter is officially the cutest little girl in Tonganoxie, but cuteness comes at a cost. Aside from the lack of sleep, cuteness officially cost more than $16,000 in doctor and hospital fees.
Library Corner: Royce Kitts; March 4, 2009; Computer Café is now open.
McLouth Happenings: By Beverly Muzzy; March 4, 2009; Due to the economy, there are families in our community in need of food. The food pantry at Pathway to Life Church welcomes donations. Non-perishable items may be delivered to the church, 201 E. Lucy in McLouth.
Jarbalo Jottings: By Thamar Barnett; March 4, 2009; The annual Jarbalo United Methodist Church pancake supper will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 13 at the church.
Aunt Norie’s sewing room: By Eleanor McKee; March 4, 2009; Memories of the Great Depression: I was asked recently to share some of my memories of those days. Even in those days of want and doing without, you could see many who were worse off than you. We always had a home and plenty to eat.
Slight growth at Legends: By Melissa Treolo; March 4, 2009; Two restaurants recently closed at The Legends at Village West and even though officials say the economy might have played a factor in these closings, Legends General Manager Chuck Oglesby says the entertainment and shopping district is still holding its own.
Fish fries continue at Sacred Heart: March 4, 2009; The Tonganoxie Knights of Columbus fish fries will continue this week. Fish fries will take place every Friday, concluding March 27.
Remember When: A community review: By Billie Aye; March 4, 2009; Births: Wes and Jenny Manning are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Madison, Feb. 4, 1999; John and Crystal Thurston, Oskaloosa, wish to announce the birth of their son, Cooper Edwin, Jan. 14, 1999.
Valuation numbers in Leavenworth County increase slightly: By Estuardo Garcia; March 4, 2009; There was virtually no growth in valuation in Leavenworth County, according to the appraiser’s office, but in these tough economic times, it’s not as bad as it could be.
Tonganoxie students compete against area schools at Olympiad: By Melissa Treolo; March 4, 2009; The snow-packed roads kept some schools away, but more than 600 students braved the weather Saturday to attend the 25th annual regional Science Olympiad at Johnson County Community College.

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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