The Shawnee Dispatch / Archive for Tuesday, October 31, 2006

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Campaign briefing: Here are today’s headlines in the 2006 campaigns; October 31, 2006; Campaign finance reports roll in
French reporter focuses on local race: By Caroline Boyer; October 31, 2006; Party-hopping candidates in Kansas have caught the attention of the world and this week brought a French television crew to Shawnee.
Out & About: October 31, 2006
O’Hara’s 20th good for a medal: By C. J. Moore; October 31, 2006; It was fitting that Kelsey O'Hara ended her season with a medal around her neck.
3 in line for seat in 17th: By Caroline Boyer; October 31, 2006; Residents in south-central Shawnee will choose from three Lenexans for the 17th District seat in the Kansas House of Representatives.
Republican faces moderate in race for Cox’s seat: By Jesse Truesdale; October 31, 2006; In just five days, voters in Kansas House District 39 will elect the successor to longtime Rep. Ray Cox, R-Bonner Springs. They'll be choosing between Corey Mohn, Democrat, and Owen Donohoe, Republican.
18th race attracts attention: Opponents have traded seat twice in past elections; By Caroline Boyer; October 31, 2006; In what is certainly one of the most publicized races in this election, Shawnee voters will decide between three candidates for the 18th District seat in the Kansas House of Representatives.
Calendar: October 31, 2006
Cities share project news at meeting: Officials of Shawnee, Lenexa share updates of major city projects; By Caroline Boyer; October 31, 2006; Members of the Shawnee City Council got a look at several projects under way in the city to the south at an Oct. 24 meeting with Lenexa city officials.
‘Pictorial History’ in 2nd printing: October 31, 2006; A limited number of “A Pictorial History of Shawnee” will be available for the holidays.
Opinion: Vote Tuesday — it counts: October 31, 2006; Next Tuesday is a very important day. Voters in every ward in virtually every city of the land will cast ballots that will play an important part in determining the shape and direction of our national, state and local governments for years to come.
Youth earns Eagle award: October 31, 2006; Anton Thomas of Shawnee celebrated his Eagle Court of Honor last summer at Camp Naish in Bonner Springs.
Wedding: Zarate-Robbins: October 31, 2006
School doubles as inexpensive day spa: By Caroline Boyer; October 31, 2006; Picture relaxing on a table in a room filled with calming music as a knowledgeable esthetician applies treatments guaranteed to give skin a healthier appearance.
De Soto patrons to vote on bonds: By Melissa Shuman; October 31, 2006; As election polarization reaches a fever pitch in western Shawnee, residents are lining up to support their opinion on the $105.7 million De Soto schools bond issue.
Commission chair seeks to retain seat: By Elvyn Jones; October 31, 2006; It's a rematch, but neither of the candidates in the race for Johnson County Chair thinks the results of four years ago will be duplicated.
Youthful hopes riding on vote for soccer fields: By Caroline Boyer; October 31, 2006; Will the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's $75 million bond issue provide much-needed fields for youth soccer, or will it be a misuse of taxpayer money?
Community celebrates new school: Students, teachers dedicate Ray Marsh Elementary with pride, song and quilting; By Melissa Shuman; October 31, 2006; Still feeling a little out of place in their full-size gymnasium, the Ray Marsh Elementary School community gathered Tuesday to celebrate their new facility.
Mize Elementary students help children across oceans: By Melissa Shuman; October 31, 2006; Mize Elementary School students donated $388.46 last week to help raise funds for African AIDS orphans.
The streak lives on: 13 and counting: By Pete Logan; October 31, 2006; The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Opinion: Kansas nets new record-holder: By Matt Tait; October 31, 2006; Every once in a while records are broken by athletes who don't deserve them.
SMNW gymnasts win regional title: By Pete Logan; October 31, 2006; The Shawnee Mission Northwest gymnastics team left no doubt last Thursday.
Maranatha XC sweeps 2nd place: Andy Marso; October 31, 2006; The Maranatha Academy cross country team sent off six seniors in style last Saturday, taking second at the state meet in both the boys and girls races. The boys finished 12 points behind Sterling for the class 2A state championship and the girls were 22 points off the pace of the state champions from Bennington.
Winter sports season nearing: Staff Reports; October 31, 2006; This weekend's state soccer and gymnastics competitions will mark the end of this year's fall sports season.
Woods bows out with school record: By C. J. Moore; October 31, 2006; Not many people came out to watch Mill Valley's 55-8 season finale victory Friday night at Harmon. But for those who did, Justin Woods made it well worth their time.
One point keeps Cougars from state: By Pete Logan; October 31, 2006; Despite inspired play on their opponent's home turf, the Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars just couldn't find enough in their arsenal to upend Olathe East Friday night, falling to the Hawks, 21-20, in a game that sent the winner into the state playoffs and the loser home for the season.
Letter: A good investment: October 31, 2006
Letter: Issue is for real: October 31, 2006
Letter: Shut down!: October 31, 2006
Letter: Two different issues: October 31, 2006
Letter: Time to move: October 31, 2006
Letter: Making the choice: October 31, 2006
Letter: Research, and Vote Yes: October 31, 2006
Letter: Make learning fun: October 31, 2006
Letter: Eminent Domain?: October 31, 2006
Obituary: Paul F. Jenkins: October 31, 2006
Obituary: Hazel Jones: October 31, 2006
Obituary: William H. Loumaster: October 31, 2006
PAC adds $1.5M to Kline bid: Republican group helps finance ads in AG campaign; Scott Rothschild; October 31, 2006; A Washington, D.C., corporate-interest political action committee spent a record $1.5 million in nine days to help Kansas Republican Atty. Gen. Phill Kline, according to campaign finance reports filed Monday.
Teacher works her way into running marathons one race at a time: By Melissa Shuman; October 31, 2006; Allison Blanchard says teaching at Mill Valley is a lot like running a marathon.
Eagles advance to state semifinals: Maranatha soccer team defeats Basehor-Linwood 3-1; Andy Marso; October 31, 2006; The Maranatha Academy soccer team overcame an early goal by Basehor-Linwood and won Tuesday's state quarterfinal game 3-1. The Eagles will now compete in the state semifinals on Friday at Bethel College.

Whom do you think John McCain should choose as his running mate?

“Sometimes he has a perception of being ambivalent, and he could pick a woman who has a strong record — there are some good choices out there. He’s probably going to have to make some choices about what voters he wants; if he chooses someone like Mitt Romney, he could get more conservative voters.”

— Densel Ballo

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