Archive for Wednesday, September 16, 2009

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Births

Andrea and George Elmer, Shawnee, announce the birth of their daughter, Audrina Michelle Elmer. She was born July 23, 2009, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Mission. Welcoming home Audrina was her brother, Jaxson, 4. Audrina’s maternal grandparents are George and Nola Zarate of Bonner Springs; paternal grandparents are Ray Elmer of Bonner Springs and Debbie Elmer of Shawnee. Maternal great-grandparents are Ramon and Rosario Zarate of Kansas City, Mo., and Irene Starks of Bonner Springs. Paternal great-grandparents are Jim and Betty Elmer, Tonganoxie, and Kenny and Janet Wilcox of Bonner Springs.

On the street

What do you remember about where you were when you heard the news of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001?

Polls

Do you plan to vote in Tuesday’s special election?

Response	Percent
Yes		88%
No		11%
Total	34

Lead stories

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Late graduation sparks school pride: By Estuardo Garcia; September 16, 2009; Traditionally, homecoming week at Tonganoxie High School is filled with fun events that are geared to fill the students with school spirit.

All stories

Chieftains score 4 in win: By Benton Smith; September 16, 2009; After scoring five goals combined in its first five matches, the Tonganoxie High soccer team broke into an offensive rhythm on Wednesday with a 4-1 victory over Piper.
THS volleyball goes 1-1 at De Soto: Mirror staff reports; September 16, 2009; Playing for just the second time this season on Tuesday night at De Soto, the Tonganoxie High volleyball team picked up its first loss and its first road win.
Kansas senators say GITMO detainees won’t be coming to Fort Leavenworth: The Associated Press; September 16, 2009; Sens. Roberts and Brownback said in a statement Wednesday that they now believe the detainees won’t be relocated to Fort Leavenworth, Kan., which they had vehemently opposed. They said they reached that conclusion after discussions with the administration.
Commuter Forecast for September 16, 2009: By Ashley Meenen; September 16, 2009; Dry conditions and sunshine return this morning. Between Lawrence and Topeka, minor delays persist.
5 questions: Protect your car: By Estuardo Garcia; September 16, 2009; Tonganoxie police Lt. Billy Adcox discusses the increasing number of vehicle burglaries taking place in the city.
Neighbors: Judy Cox: September 16, 2009; This week’s neighbor is Judy Cox.
Check liquid assets: Denise Sullivan; September 16, 2009; It’s a good thing water bottles have become ‘cool.’ It makes coping with high heat and humidity more convenient and even fashionable when bottles promote your favorite sports team or have handles or built-in straws. Water bottles are an important tool in helping to protect outdoor workers, athletes, exercise enthusiasts, older adults and children at play from summertime health risks.
Liquor vote on ballot Tuesday: By Shawn Linenberger; September 16, 2009; There’s still time to vote in advance of Tuesday’s special election that will determine whether retail liquor sales can take place on Sundays and select holidays.
Error in school newsletter: September 16, 2009; The Tonganoxie School District had an error in its September newsletter
Extension office considers consolidation: By Estuardo Garcia; September 16, 2009; The Leavenworth County Extension office is having a cash problem.
MHS volleyball 2-2 at tourney: September 16, 2009; The McLouth High volleyball team went 2-2 at the Nemaha Valley Tournament Saturday in Seneca.
Warriors football teams split opening-week games: September 16, 2009; The Tonganoxie Middle School football season began this past week with a win and a loss.
Neighbors: Marcie Fosdick: September 16, 2009; Marcie Fosdick is a substitute teacher, mom, wife, accountant, cook and a maid.
Remember When: By Billie Aye; September 16, 2009; 10 years ago: Sept. 1, 1999: This issue of The Tonganoxie Mirror will be the last one published by Don and Mary Waterman, who have owned the newspaper since 1991. On Sept. 2, they will transfer ownership to the WorldWest Limited Liability Company. It’s a decision they hope will preserve the weekly newspaper that has reflected the community’s growth for more than 117 years.
History of ghost towns to be examined: September 16, 2009; Ghost towns will be examined and discussed at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Tonganoxie Community Historical Society.
LCDC addresses concerns about budget cuts: By Estuardo Garcia; September 16, 2009; In a tough budget year many cities in the county have scaled back money they’ve been giving to county organizations for years.
Contract decision questionable: September 16, 2009; To the editor: Leavenworth County residents should be angry and willing to speak out over the recent refusal of the Leavenworth County Extension Council Executive Board to renew the contract of Beth Hecht, Leavenworth County Extension agent.
Elementary students learn lesson in living green: By Estuardo Garcia; September 16, 2009; If you want to know five different things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint, just ask a Tonganoxie Elementary School student.
County rejects interlocal agreement: By Estuardo Garcia; September 16, 2009; Leavenworth County Commissioners want to say thanks, but no thanks to a new interlocal agreement proposed by the city of Tonganoxie.
Construction at U.S. 24-40 and Main still on track: Staff Reports; September 16, 2009; Construction of widened lanes and a traffic signal at U.S. Highway 24-40 and Main is still on schedule in Tonganoxie.
Jarbalo Jottings: By Thamar Barnett; September 16, 2009; There will be a rummage and bake sale at Jarbalo United Church from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.
McLouth Happenings: By Beverly Muzzy; September 16, 2009; The 65th Annual Meeting of Leavenworth-Jefferson Electric Cooperative was Wednesday at the McLouth School North Gymnasium. There were 209 LJEC members present with their families, resulting in almost 450 attendees.
Aunt Norie’s sewing room: By Eleanor McKee; September 16, 2009; I’ve often thought I was born at a very special time. In 1920, I was 9 when the Great Depression hit, so I remember it well. There was so much history right in the making so to speak.
Springdale news: By Anabel Knapp; September 16, 2009; LJ and Gertrude Chrisman and Wayne and Anabel Knapp attended the Leavenworth Jefferson Electric Cooperation event Sept. 9. It featured a dinner at the McLouth School.
Late graduation sparks school pride: By Estuardo Garcia; September 16, 2009; Traditionally, homecoming week at Tonganoxie High School is filled with fun events that are geared to fill the students with school spirit.
Test scores improving in school district: September 16, 2009; It was a matter of testing, 1, 2, 3 at Monday’s Tonganoxie School Board meeting.
Residents applaud road work, but wanted ‘heads up’: By Benton Smith; September 16, 2009; A small group of West Second Street residents utilized the open agenda portion of Monday’s city council meeting to voice concerns about what they characterized as a lack of communication between the city and the street’s residents.

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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