Archive for Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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Do you plan on attending the St. Patrick’s festivities Saturday in Tonganoxie?

Polls

Are you attending the Big 12 Conference Tournament?

Response	Percent
No		73%
Yes		26%
Total	19

Lead stories

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Downtown gears up for St. Patrick’s Day: By Shawn Linenberger; March 3, 2010; Irish eyes likely will be grinning a bit longer this year for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Tonganoxie.

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Tonganoxie police calls filed March 9, 2010: March 10, 2010; Tonganoxie police calls filed March 9, 2010
Former church official sentenced in federal prison for setting fire to Leavenworth church: March 10, 2010; A former church music director has been sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for setting fire to the Sunflower Missionary Baptist Church in Leavenworth, U.S. Attorney Lanny Welch said today.
Restored Farmall tractor pretty in pink: Implement that raises breast cancer awareness to run in Saturday’s parade; By Shawn Linenberger; March 10, 2010; Most of Tonganoxie will be going green for Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Leprechaun Games. Harold Denholm will be an exception. He’ll go pink instead.
Opinions differ over smoking ban: By Shawn Linenberger; March 10, 2010; The Legislature’s recent vote that would ban smoking statewide in public places had some people at Friday’s legislative update in Leavenworth fired up. State Sen. Kelly Kultala, D-Kansas City, Reps. Connie O’Brien, R-Tonganoxie, Melanie Meier, D-Leavenworth, and Marti Crow, D-Leavenworth, fielded questions at the second of three legislative updates at the Carnegie Arts Center
Commuter forecast for March 10, 2010: By Ashley Meenen; March 10, 2010; The roads may be a little bit damp this morning and there’s a chance for some misty areas as you make your morning drive. The rain should hold off until the afternoon hours. Drive safely!
Fire destroys aparment: March 10, 2010; A Saturday evening fire at a multi-family residence displaced three families. The fire, which started about 11:10 p.m. in the 200 block of Grace Street, started in a lower apartment.
Springdale news: March 10, 2010; Jeanette Cole, Luke and Emily and Evelyn Schwinn ate lunch in McLouth on Sunday, Feb. 28 after church.
Association taking applications in journalism, communications, political science: March 10, 2010; The Kansas County Clerk’s and Election Officials Association is taking scholarship applications from students who are majoring in journalism, political science or communications.
Aunt Norie’s sewing room: March 10, 2010; More about last week’s column.
Jarbalo jottings: March 10, 2010; Don’t forget the pancake supper at Jarbalo United Methodist Church Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Council wants to meet with county about CR1 corridor: By Elvyn Jones; March 10, 2010; The Tonganoxie City Council is requesting a joint meeting with the Leavenworth County Commission to resolve differences on a proposed interlocal agreement regarding the Leavenworth County Road 1 corridor.
Mullen touts change in Fort Leavenworth speech: By Melissa Treolo; March 10, 2010; Fort Leavenworth — In a speech addressing an auditorium full of Command and General Staff College students last Thursday, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Adm. Mike Mullen talked about stepping up to the plate as leaders and also making family a top priority.
Warning sirens postponed: March 10, 2010; A test of Leavenworth County Emergency Preparedness outdoor warning sirens, originally scheduled for Tuesday, is being postponed until 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, due to the possibility of severe weather.
McLouth happenings: March 10, 2010; Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Remember the Alamo: Greg Beck; March 10, 2010; By 6:30 a.m. March 6, 1836, the battle for the Alamo was finished. It took an invading Mexican Army three attacks and 90 minutes to kill 250 Texan fighters at the Catholic mission.
4-H stand gets hot dog cooker: March 10, 2010; The bi-monthly meeting of the Leavenworth County Extension Council was called to order by President Ira Parsons.
Club makes contributions: March 10, 2010; Club president Ethan Johnson called the Boling 4-H Club meeting to order on Jan. 1. Alyssa Foley led the club in singing “Frosty the Snowman.”
Dismal weather prevents progress: By Shawn Linenberger; March 10, 2010; Weather has hindered county work on driveways along County Road 1.
Students make plea to Topeka: By Shawn Linenberger; 12:00 a.m., March 10, 2010 Updated 04:47 p.m.; Tonganoxie High School students are sending a message to Kansas legislators: cease cuts to funding for public education in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Remember when: March 10, 2010; Area memories from 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago
Tonganoxie church to offer healthcare screenings: March 10, 2010; Tonganoxie Christian Church will be hosting Life Line Screening on Thursday, March 25.

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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