Archive for Tuesday, March 15, 2011

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10:26 a.m.
Genesis Christian Academy students form a "3.14" Monday in honor of "Pi Day." March 14, or 3-14, is the same as the shortened number for pi. Students also had pie later in the day Monday in honor of the day. Tonganoxie population increases 86 percent since 2000
March 9, 2011
Reflecting on why she and her husband, Jesse, moved to Tonganoxie shortly after they were married seven years ago, Katie Johnson says it was a combination of affordability and convenience.

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Bulldogs head into season with state expectations
By Benton Smith
March 15, 2011
There is just no keeping a good program down. Not even a home loss in last year’s regional final could temper the grit of McLouth High’s softball team.
One day at a time
Coach doesn’t want THS golfers looking too far ahead
By Benton Smith
March 15, 2011
As the Tonganoxie High golf team prepares for its upcoming campaign, there appears to be a tug of war between the golfers and the coach in regards to thinking about what lies ahead.
Candidate event planned for March 24 at VFW Post
March 15, 2011
Tonganoxie VFW Post 9271 and First State Bank and Trust will be playing host to a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24 at the VFW Post Home.
The Kansas Organization of Mothers of Twins looking to start new chapters
March 15, 2011
The Kansas Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs is looking to organize clubs in area communities for mothers of twins and multiples.
Putting it all together
Nancy Bauder
March 15, 2011
In 1956, the Leavenworth County United Way (formerly United Fund) raised $65,000 to support local non-profit organizations who help those in Leavenworth County.
March 31 will mark 100th birthday of Tonganoxie native Curtiss
March 15, 2011
Cards are welcome for Cloviss E. (Winkleman) Curtiss, a former Tonganoxie resident who will turn 100 on March 31.
City council denies sewer tap waiver request from new owner of Sunset Motel
By Elvyn Jones
March 15, 2011
The Tonganoxie City Council denied Monday a request to waive a city fee for the new owner of the Sunset Motel.
Major high school roof repair needed next year
By Shawn Linenberger
March 15, 2011
The Tonganoxie school district is looking at $300,000 in roof repairs at Tonganoxie High School in coming years, a task that is being put off this year because of budget constraints.
LCDC prepares website to attract employees of VA account center
By Matt Erickson
March 15, 2011
Hundreds of jobs are expected to come to Leavenworth County during the next few years with the opening of an account center at the Eisenhower Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Leavenworth.
Remember When: A Community Review
By Billie Aye
March 15, 2011
Wal-Mart’s plans to construct a Bonner Springs super center near Kansas Highway 7 and Kansas Avenue have stalled.
McLouth Happenings
By Beverly Muzzy
March 15, 2011
McLouth Friendship Club’s Covered Dish Luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the McLouth Community Center. All adults 50 and older are welcome.
Springdale News
By Anabel Knapp
March 15, 2011
In spite of the wintry weather, the sausage pancake supper at Springdale Friends Church had a nice crowd attend. Hats off to our young men for cooking. Thanks to all who came.
Jarbalo Jottings
By Anabel Knapp
March 15, 2011
Jarbalo United Methodist Women met March 9 at the church. Rev. Larry Grove opened the meeting with a prayer. President Marilyn Oxley led the meeting. Seven members answered roll call and reported 63 care calls.
Aunt Norie’s Sewing Room
March 15, 2011
This is an old hint that bears repeating. Like in these days and times we pass our clothes on or shop at garage sales, we save everywhere we can. My three little boys — their jeans just got handed down.
Blood drive to take place at Basehor VFW on Monday
March 15, 2011
The Basehor Kiwanis Club and Basehor VFW Post 11499 will sponsor a Basehor Community Blood Drive next week.