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- Couponer happy to share obsession
- December 27, 2011
- Like a fisherman recalling a prize catch, Desiree Leeper can recount the details of her successful couponing outings.
- ‘No’ vote No. 1 in 2011
- School bond defeat readers’ pick for year’s top local story
- December 27, 2011
- The calendar soon will read “2012,” but before we enter the new year, here’s a look back at the top stories, as determined by Mirror online readers. Readers selected the top five stories from a list of 10 stories Mirror staff nominated. Here is a closer look at the top five stories:
- Tonganoxie High graduate completes basic training
- December 27, 2011
- A Tonganoxie High School graduate has completed U.S. Army basic combat training.
- First baby contest coming in new year to Mirror
- December 27, 2011
- The Mirror, along with numerous local businesses, again is sponsoring a first baby of the year contest.
- THS team competes in Quest academic challenge at Washburn University
- December 27, 2011
- A team from Tonganoxie High was one of 52 squads that took part in the Super Saturday qualifying event of the Quest High School Academic Competition on Dec. 3 at Washburn University in Topeka.
- Ladies Auxiliary biscuit and gravy breakfast Sunday
- December 27, 2011
- The Tonganoxie VFW Post 9271 Ladies Auxiliary’s annual New Year’s Day biscuit and gravy breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to noon, Sunday at the post, 1009 E. First St., Tonganoxie.
- Multiple Monday morning accidents cause traffic delays on turnpike
- December 27, 2011
- Kansas Highway Patrol troopers and Leavenworth County medical crews were busy Monday morning dealing with multiple accidents on Interstate 70 east of the Tonganoxie and Eudora exit.
- City street department has supplies salted away for winter
- December 27, 2011
- Although it may have disappointed area children, Kent Heskett was happy Tonganoxie didn’t have a white Christmas.
- Local electronic recycler provides solution to Christmas gift conundrum
- December 27, 2011
- The downside of receiving a new laptop, cell phone, Blu-ray player or other electronic gift for Christmas is what to do with the used piece of equipment it replaced.
- Schlageck: A rose by any other name
- December 27, 2011
- Several years ago I heard it said that garbage is the ugly side of plenty. No matter what you choose to call it — solid waste, refuse or some other more politically correct phrase — garbage remains just that, garbage.
- BLHS named 2012 national blue ribbon school
- December 27, 2011
- Basehor-Linwood High School is one of five Kansas schools nominated by Kansas Education Commissioner Diane DeBacker for the 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award Program, DeBacker announced Wednesday morning.
- Time capsule ideas needed for library’s endeavor
- December 27, 2011
- Tonganoxie Public Library is putting together a time capsule to be opened during the library’s bicentennial in 2099.
- Recreation commission still accepting surveys through Jan. 6 about its offerings
- December 27, 2011
- The Tonganoxie Recreation Commission wants to hear from the community. The recreation commission recently released a 28-question survey, which is open to residents within the Tonganoxie school district.
- State prison official speaking at county GOP town hall
- December 27, 2011
- The Leavenworth County Republican Party will play host to a town hall meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, at the Lansing Community Center, 800 First Terrace, Lansing.
- McLouth Happenings
- December 27, 2011
- Leavenworth Jefferson Electric Cooperative and the city of McLouth encourage everyone to recycle their live Christmas trees.
- Springdale News
- December 27, 2011
- Evelyn Schwinn enjoyed lunch on Sunday, Dec. 18, with Ed, Peggy and Drew Gillaspie. They enjoyed a scenic drive after lunch.
- Jarbalo Jottings
- December 27, 2011
- Frances Jeannin had her family Christmas dinner Saturday with 25 guests. She went to Phil and Pam Jeannin’s house in Tonganoxie for Christmas Day. On Monday she had breakfast with Kenny and Wanda Jeannin.
- 5 Questions: A Penny Saved…
- 02:53 p.m., December 27, 2011 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- Now is good time to examine finances
- Aunt Norie’s Sewing Room
- December 27, 2011
- We are never too old to learn. Seems to me I learn something new every day. I’ve always said that, and grew up hearing my dad say that. Yesterday again, in that very sewing machine repair shop that I mentioned in last week’s column, I learned a lot.
- Remember When: A Community Review of Tonganoxie
- December 27, 2011
- Caption under picture: Visit Vi and Leon Cairns’ home in Basehor, where it’s Christmas 12 months a year. In 1990 the couple began collecting Christmas village pieces. Now, a room in their walkout basement is filled with scenes, which delight young and old visitors. (Story was in the paper.)
- Tonganoxie City Council Dec. 27 meeting canceled
- December 27, 2011
- Illness prevents quorum
- QB Orton not the answer in Kansas City
- December 27, 2011
- Funny how quick the Chiefs’ win against the mighty Packers became irrelevant, isn’t it?
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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.
