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Incumbent, newcomer move on
February 26, 2008
Mickey Sandifer and Frank Imgrund came out on top, gaining 57 percent and 24 percent of the vote, respectively, and will move onto the April 1 general election.
Bratkovic: High School athletes should make the most of chances to play in postseason
February 26, 2008
Mill Valley wrestler Jack Delashmit walked off the wrestling mats with few regrets last week. The senior placed fifth in the Class 5A State wrestling tournament in Hutchinson. He won his final match in the medal round.
St. James wrestler wins school’s 1st title
Thunder wrestler wins gold medal
February 26, 2008
Ryne Cokeley was about to describe the final match of his state championship season to his classmates at St. James Academy on Monday when the school’s athletic director stepped in. “Ryne won state last week. That accomplishment is over the top amazing for him to come in as a freshman and beat people who were older than he is and win state,” A.D. Andy Tylicki said. “It is just an amazing accomplishment. You all need to stand up and give it up for him.”
Sunflower prominence
Northwest captures share of Sunflower League title with victory over Indians
February 26, 2008
It was a historic night Friday at the Shawnee Mission North gymnasium - and not just for the home folks. On a night when Indians’ fans paid tribute to the outstanding accomplishments of past North coaches and athletes with inductions into the school’s Hall of Fame, the Shawnee Mission Northwest boys basketball team was crowned co-champions of the Sunflower League.
Shawnee Town seeking tellers of Family Stories
Oral history project funded in part by Kansas Humanities Council grant
February 26, 2008
Ralph and Carrie Beth Knox’s children often had thought about taking some time to record their memories.
Teams to compete in substate
February 26, 2008
Shawnee high school basketball teams have played the entire season for a seed and the right to win two games and go to state. In Class 6A competition, Shawnee Mission Northwest enters as the No. 1 seed and will play host to Olathe Northwest, 4-16, at 7 p.m. Thursday. Northwest won a share of the Sunflower League championship this season.
SMNW prepares for substate
Girls basketball team on road at Olathe South tonight
February 26, 2008
The Shawnee Mission Northwest girls basketball team played a more inspired brand of basketball last Thursday at Shawnee Mission North. However, it was not enough as the Cougars fell to the Indians, 50-37, and finished the regular season with just two wins.
With referendum in mind, board discusses capital funds
February 26, 2008
At a special meeting Monday night, the De Soto USD 232 Board of Education made a list of its top priorities that should be considered when developing the next bond referendum.
North inducts coaches to hall
February 26, 2008
Shawnee Mission North inducted four coaches into the school’s new Coaches Hall of Fame at halftime of the boys basketball game against Shawnee Mission Northwest. For the coaches that could be in attendance and for their families, the night seemed like a homecoming celebration.
St. Pat’s parade committe announces grand marshal
February 26, 2008
The Shawnee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee announced Monday that Tom Coffman, director of public relations for Deffenbaugh Industries, will serve as grand marshal for the 26th annual parade, which will take place at 1 p.m. March 16.
Library offers tax help
February 26, 2008 in print edition on A8
The Johnson County Library offers tax forms and resources in a variety of formats at its library locations and via the library’s Web site.
Delashmit leads MV at state
February 26, 2008
Mill Valley wrestler Jack Delashmit wanted to win his last match. He’d run too many stairs, sweated too many hours in weight room and had too many laughs with friends on road trips across Kansas to go out with a loss. In addition, he was battling a cold in the tournament, but pressed on.
Jaguars defeat Tonganoxie
February 26, 2008
Mill Valley guard Caleb Smith pulled up and made a three pointer to extend the team’s lead to 11 points with 5:29 left in the fourth quarter over Tonganoxie. The shot snapped an 8-0 run by the Chieftains. Tonganoxie never got any closer in the basketball game. “He hit a big three after Tonganoxie cut it to eight in the fourth quarter that really closed the game for them,” coach Justin Bogart said. Mill Valley, 8-12, went on to win the game 64-49.
Support system
Student scores improve due to state-led initiative
February 26, 2008
Shawnee Mission and De Soto schools are seeing dramatic increases in reading scores, thanks to a new approach to student evaluation.
SMNW bowler qualifies for state
February 26, 2008
The Shawnee Mission Northwest girls bowling team turned in its best performances of the season last week. First, the Cougars reached a new record high at the Shawnee Mission District meet on Thursday. Northwest broke its week-old scoring record by bowling a 2,057 at the district meet.
Time to prepare students for kindergarten
February 26, 2008
Kindergarten round-ups are more than just a formality, said Laura Burch, Maranatha Academy elementary principal.
Council member, mayor square off on bid policy
February 26, 2008
One Shawnee City Council member says the city is trying to sweep an issue under the rug, while the mayor says the Council member’s actions are out of line.
Maranatha finishes memorable season
February 26, 2008
The smallest school to field a bowling team in Kansas proved this season that size doesn’t matter when you can roll a hook. Despite being the only Class 2A team in the state to field a team, the Maranatha Academy Eagles boys bowling team won seven games in the 2008 season - all against larger schools. Led by freshman Connor Johnson and seniors Benny Belknap and Kyle Mowrer, the Eagles ended the season in regional action Saturday at the Mission Bowl in Mission. Belknap finished just 17 pins out of the running for the state tournament.
College offers planning class
February 26, 2008
Johnson County Community College is offering College Planning for Parents, targeting juniors and seniors in high school.
Ward I candidate late with finance report
February 26, 2008
All but one of the 11 candidates for Shawnee City Council and mayoral seats seeking election in April have filed their first campaign expenditure reports.
North girls basketball team compiles .500 record
February 26, 2008
North girls basketball team finishes regular season with win over Cougars.
Shawnee native takes over downtown shop
February 26, 2008 in print edition on A6
The shop may be in one of the smallest spaces, but it’s definitely one of the biggest businesses in Downtown Shawnee.
North students named Merit finalists
February 26, 2008
Two students from Shawnee Mission North High School were named finalists in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Survey doesn’t clear issues for De Soto board
February 26, 2008
De Soto USD 232 Board of Education members didn’t get a clear direction from patrons on how to address the district’s needs, according to the results of its scientific survey.
Business Briefs, Feb. 27, 2008
February 26, 2008 in print edition on A6
Chamber to honor Shawnee Mission superintendent, restaurant hosts reading event and more.
MVHS students to collect supplies
February 26, 2008
Mill Valley High School students are collecting supplies for Oceans of Mercy through Friday.
Bullet-proof vests now must-wear attire
February 26, 2008
The shooting of a Shawnee Police officer has led to a change in policy
Price Chopper closes original western Shawnee store
February 26, 2008
Less than four weeks after purchasing the former Dillons store at 22210 W. 66th St., Cosentino’s Price Chopper has all but closed its location at 5600 Hedge Lane Terr.
Maranatha students honored
February 26, 2008
Thirteen students from Maranatha Academy were inducted into membership in the National Honor Society in an all-school assembly at the high school Feb. 5.
Shawnee man joins fraternity
February 26, 2008
Joshua Roemerman of Shawnee was formally initiated Jan. 19 into the Kansas State University Chapter of Acacia Fraternity, an academic honor fraternity, along with 12 other new members.
MV upsets Tongie
February 26, 2008
Whitney Hartman scored 16 points and led Mill Valley to a 43-42 win over Tonganoxie Friday. “That was huge; we have never beat Tonganoxie at the varsity level,” coach Diana Krull said. The Jaguars executed a solid game plan against the Chieftains, Krull said.
Out & About Calendar, Feb. 27, 2008
February 26, 2008 in print edition on A7
Upcoming events for local venues, libraries and museums.
SMNW to have Jazz Cabaret
February 26, 2008
Shawnee Mission Northwest High School will have its annual “Jazz Cabaret” concert from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 7, at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, 12701 West 67th St. in Shawnee. Admission is free and open to the public.
Councl agrees not to extend Widmer Drive
Residents traffic concerns sway vote
February 26, 2008
The city of Shawnee will not require a developer to build an extension of a road the city had designated as a major collector.
Private school calendar
February 26, 2008
School events for the week of Feb. 27 to March 5.
Students to parents: Alcohol unnecessary
February 26, 2008
Mill Valley High School students had a message Saturday for parents headed to an adults-only PTA auction that would sell alcohol. “Adult behavior sets standards for youth,” one sign read.
Shawnee Mission school calendar
February 26, 2008
School events for the week of Feb. 27 to March 5.
De Soto school calendar
February 26, 2008
School events for the week of Feb. 27 to March 5.

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