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Remember When: A Community Review
By Billie Aye
May 30, 2007
10 years ago: April 30, 1997
Jarbalo Jottings
By Thamar Barnett
May 30, 2007
The Jaunty Jarbalonians chapter of the Red Hat Society met at the Harvest House in McLouth for lunch May 19. Those enjoying the outing were Connie Barnett, Jane Turner, Lynn Paul, Betty Clark and Thamar Barnett.
McLouth Happenings
By Beverly Muzzy
May 30, 2007
Jarrod and Margaret Sanford, Ottawa, announce the birth of their son, Leyton Harrison Sanford, born May 18, 2007, in Lawrence. He was 19 1/2 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. He has a big sister, 9-year-old Allison. Maternal grandparents are Lloyd and Margaret Smelser, McLouth. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Linda Hird, Moran.
Manhunt target continues to elude police
Steve Vockrodt
May 30, 2007
The whereabouts of Errol Sutton, a man police suspect assaulted a woman in Topeka more than a week ago and was later seen in Tonganoxie, continues to flummox authorities.
Federal flood aid OK’d for county
County official says residents must document damage to receive funds
By Joel Walsh
May 30, 2007
Leavenworth County residents affected by recent flooding now qualify for individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Aunt Norie’s Sewing Room
By Eleanor McKee
May 30, 2007
You love to quilt but you don't have room in your home to set up those frames. You really don't need frames. In fact, I've never used them. Oh true, I've tried; my fingers all become thumbs, it seems. I can get my needle in and out, up and down much easier without a frame.
Fire destroys building in downtown Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa
May 30, 2007
A building that served as a livery and stable at least 100 years ago was destroyed by fire early Thursday in downtown Oskaloosa.
MHS grads collect honors, scholarships
By Staff Report
May 30, 2007
Commencement ceremonies for the McLouth High School Class of 2007 were May 19 at the Stan Braksick Sports Complex. The following awards and scholarships were announced:
Scholarships, awards bestowed on ‘07 THS graduates
By Staff Report
May 30, 2007
Commencement ceremonies for the Tonganoxie High School Class of 2007 were May 19. The following awards and scholarships were announced:
Flightless fare
Emus provide friendship, livelihood for county rancher
Terry Rombeck
May 30, 2007
Ann Merkel started raising emus because they're so ugly only their mothers could love them.
Middle school students honored during Night of the Stars event
By Estuardo Garcia
May 30, 2007
Administrators, teachers and family honored 270 students at the May 16 Tonganoxie Middle School Night of the Stars awards ceremony.
TMS teams definitely can do the math
By Shawn Linenberger
May 30, 2007
Tonganoxie Middle School has some top-notch mathematicians.
Pastor’s Corner
Let’s freshen the air around us
Ben Saathoff
May 30, 2007
“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:13a and 14a)
Our View: Vandals help decide where cash is spent
May 30, 2007
News of the vandalism earlier this month at Tonganoxie Public Library was, to be sure, disheartening.
Natural gas odors cause stir in city
By Shawn Linenberger
May 30, 2007
Tonganoxie City firefighters responded to several homes last week because residents detected strong odors of natural gas fumes, but the calls turned out to be false alarms.
The Record
May 30, 2007
Tonganoxie City Fire Department
Cost issues could seal old jail’s fate
By Joel Walsh
May 30, 2007
Plans to use the old county jail to store county records stalled Thursday.
Poet’s Corner
May 30, 2007
This week's poet is Tonganoxie Mayor Mike Vestal.
Obituary: Daniel Nelson
1969 - 2007
May 30, 2007
Services for Daniel Nelson, 37, Tonganoxie, were Thursday, May 24, at Davis Funeral Home in Leavenworth.
Obituary: Charles Lee Bates
1934 - 2007
May 30, 2007
Services for Charles Lee Bates, 73, Basehor, will be 1 p.m. today, May 30, at Basehor United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Basehor.
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Mangelsdorf
1952 - 2007
May 30, 2007
Services for Robert “Bob” Dean Mangelsdorf, 54, Tonganoxie, were Saturday, May 26, at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kan. Interment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Shrine Rodeo at home in Tonganoxie
First year for event in city brings new customers, organizers say
By Estuardo Garcia
May 30, 2007
As Chris Herring stretched before getting on one of the many fierce looking bulls at the Abdallah Shrine Rodeo on Saturday, it was apparent the 24-year-old would not take the timeless advice uttered by the late Paul Gleason in the 1985 classic movie, “The Breakfast Club.”
McLouth, barbecue cookers to renew love affair
By Shawn Linenberger
May 30, 2007
Fire up the smokers, the McLouth BBQ Blowout is almost here.
Hundreds turn out to honor retiring teacher
By Shawn Linenberger
May 30, 2007
Phil Jeannin's retirement party very well could have taken place at Herington rather than Tonganoxie.
CR1 building moratorium undergoes revision
By Estuardo Garcia
May 30, 2007
Tonganoxie city officials were in for a rude awakening last week when a moratorium on development on Leavenworth County Road 1 that was only supposed to go a half-mile north of Honey Creek ended up going all of the way to the southern Tonganoxie city limits on 14th Street.
First-year squad impresses coach
By Shawn Linenberger
May 30, 2007
One could liken the first year of the Tonganoxie High girls soccer program to an expansion team in the professional ranks.
Senior signs on to be a Wildcat
By Shawn Linenberger
May 30, 2007
Every Pistora a Wildcat.
What a weekend
Grizzle, Pistora finish 1-2 in javelin as girls team records highest finish
Scott Tittrington
May 30, 2007
When Roxi Grizzle took her first steps Saturday on the javelin runway outside Cessna Stadium, a calm, easy feeling made the journey as well.
TES has several Good Citizens
By Shawn Linenberger
May 30, 2007
Tonganoxie Elementary School students reacted with excitement when they heard the prospects of tickets to a Kansas City Royals baseball game.
Memorial Day tributes plentiful in national cemeteries
Erin Castaneda
May 30, 2007
Mark “Skidmark” Von Morrison and his friends from Leavenworth's ABATE district, a national motorcycle organization, revved up their bikes on Memorial Day and cruised into the Leavenworth National Cemetery to honor their fallen soldiers and family.
K-32 wreck kills KCK resident
By Staff Report
May 30, 2007
A Kansas City, Kan., man was killed Monday evening when two pickup trucks collided on Kansas Highway 32 east of Linwood. Another man was injured.
Witness to WWII trials talks to historical society
By Estuardo Garcia
May 30, 2007
While he may not have known it at the time, in 1945 Pat Barelli, then a young captain in the U.S. Medical Corps, was witness to one of the landmark trials and was a physician to some of the most notorious men of the 20th century.
Letters to the editor
LMH program to be offered
May 30, 2007
Several months ago, I approached Aynsley Anderson, the continuing education coordinator for Lawrence Memorial Hospital, to offer some programs in Tonganoxie. The first of what I hope is many is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 7 at the VFW Building.