Archive for Wednesday, July 16, 2008

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Tie vote rejects limits on Shawnee City Council travel
July 16, 2008 in print edition on A3
Shawnee City Council members won’t be limited to one out-of-town trip per year on the city’s behalf, rejecting on a tie vote a proposal some members said was an attempt to micromanage each member but others called an effort to reduce spending in a time of need.
Shawnee police calls, July 16, 2008
July 16, 2008
Shawnee police reports from July 9 to 15.
Scouts get rush at flag ceremony
July 16, 2008
Eight local Boy Scouts now know how it feels to lead a flag ceremony in front of hundreds at the foot of one of America’s most famous national monuments: more than a little nerve-wracking.
Population tops 60,000, official says
July 16, 2008
The U.S. Census Bureau once again has estimated Shawnee’s population extremely close to 60,000 people, and once again, Shawnee city officials disagree.
Pared city budget advances
Mill levy remains stable in proposal; public hearing slated for July 28
July 16, 2008
The proposed budget shows Shawnee will spend $4.8 million less in 2009 than it will this year, and nearly $1.7 million less than it did in 2007.
SEDC lauds firms’ contributions, expansions
July 16, 2008
Businesses large and small were recognized for their contribution to the community, chosen by the Shawnee Economic Development Council’s Executive Committee.
HP honors Perceptive for partnership efforts
July 16, 2008
Perceptive Software, 22701 W. 68th Terrace, creator of ImageNow enterprise document management, imaging and workflow software, recently received an HP 2008 Outstanding Partner Award at the HP Worldwide IPG Solutions Business Partner Conference in Miami.
Hileman selected as teacher ambassador
July 16, 2008
Monticello Trails Middle School teacher Keil Hileman was named one of 25 teachers selected for a Teacher Ambassador Fellowship position with the U.S. Department of Education.
County’s HR efforts cited
July 16, 2008
The Society for Human Resource Management in Alexandria, Va., has awarded the Superior Merit Chapter designation to the Human Resource Management Association of Johnson County.
They be jammin’
Roller derby ‘empowers’ Shawnee participants
July 16, 2008
When Speed Razor started skating for the Kansas City Roller Warriors four years ago, the league was in its infancy.
HGTV star designs set for Theatre in Park production
July 16, 2008
Theatre in the Park’s production of “42nd Street” will open Thursday with a set designed by an HGTV star.

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