Archive for Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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Births

Jesse and Sabrina Barnett, Tonganoxie, announce the birth of a son, Gage Thomas Barnett. Gage was born July 15, 2011, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Gage was welcomed home by siblings Kaitlyn, 10, Gavin, 8, and Gracelyn, 3. Maternal grandparents are Herb and Gwen Pranschke, Sioux City, Iowa; paternal grandparents are Tom and Karen Barnett, Nortonville.

Polls

Do you agree with the decision to not extend Mike Yanez's contract as Tonganoxie city administrator?

Response	Percent
Yes		73%
No		26%
Total	34

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Native American dance interest grew from Tonganoxie Boy Scout experience: By Elvyn Jones; August 30, 2011; Kyle Robinson was one of the more elaborately dressed dancers circling the tent during Sunday’s intertribal dance at the Indian Council of Many Nation’s summer powwow.

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Heat pushes back soccer start time: Mirror staff reports; August 31, 2011; With weather forecasts projecting extreme afternoon heat on Thursday, the start time for Tonganoxie High’s home soccer match has been pushed back.
Tonganoxie volleyball sweeps at Turner: Mirror staff reports; August 31, 2011; Playing its second road match in as many nights, Tonganoxie High’s volleyball team again encountered little trouble on its way to a victory Tuesday.
Tonganoxie football coach Mark Elston resigns: By Benton Smith; 12:05 p.m., August 31, 2011 Updated 06:56 p.m.; Tonganoxie High football coach Mark Elston has submitted his resignation.

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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