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- De Soto centralizes summer school classes
- June 17, 2008
- De Soto USD 232 is conducting summer school in its two newest buildings, Mill Creek Middle School and Horizon Elementary School, in an effort to provide a more central location and cut utility costs.
- Ramps at I-635, I-35 set for surface repairs
- June 17, 2008
- Weekend travelers using ramps at the junction of Interstate 35 and 635 could face delays and intermittent ramp closures in the coming weeks, the Kansas Department of Transportation advises.
- Nail gun injuries on rise
- June 17, 2008
- When a Shawnee man was accidentally shot in the head with a nail gun June 6, it was a prime example of how dangerous the tool can be for do-it-yourselfers and professionals alike.
- Speaker explores folk music’s connection to history
- June 17, 2008 in print edition on A2
- When she was a young girl, Marianne Payette Carter’s family listened to swing and old-time music. Today, her fascination with traditional music continues.
- More Old Shawnee Days contest results
- June 17, 2008
- The Old Shawnee Days Society recently announced the results of the Better Baby Contest and the Pedal Power Tractor Pull Contest, staged during Old Shawnee Days June 8.
- Johnson County proposed budget keeps levy steady
- June 17, 2008
- The proposed 2009 budget for Johnson County Government holds the line on mill levy rates for next year.
- Art Fest entries needed
- June 17, 2008 in print edition on A10
- Organizers of Art Fest 2008 are seeking entries for an exhibit later this year that showcases Johnson County artists.
- California dreamin’
- Shawnee teen wins scholarshipto dance in Los Angeles in July
- June 17, 2008 in print edition on A10
- Caleb Eklofe’s dreams of teaching dance at conventions across the country are one step closer to coming true.
- Sunflower League coaches praise SM North athletes
- June 17, 2008
- The Shawnee Mission North baseball and softball teams landed athletes on the All-Sunflower League teams.
- Paws in the Park gets new locale for 2008
- June 17, 2008
- Now in its fifth year, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Paws in the Park Dog Contest will take place on June 21 at a new location.
- Restaurant, car wash to build in center
- June 17, 2008
- A development on open land near Shawnee Mission Parkway and Pflumm Road is finally moving forward.
- Wheat fields feed more but aren’t as pretty
- June 17, 2008
- Unfortunately, the “amber waves of grain” that Miss Bates so lovingly described have turned an unattractive tan. The color seems to me to be about the hue of the film that is left behind after a flood.
- College Stars Camp returns to Basehor
- June 17, 2008
- The annual College Stars basketball camp will return to Basehor-Linwood High School from June 30-July 1.
- Editorial: Mother Nature a strong force
- June 17, 2008
- Mother Nature is not a force to reckon with; it’s a simple axiom but one that bears repeating in this season of storms.
- Fountain Bike Tour set for June 22
- June 17, 2008
- The Fountain Tour bike ride will take place at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 22. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.
- Bishop Miege Basketball Tourney
- June 17, 2008
- The Bishop Miege/Danny Morris 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament celebrates the life of Miege alumnus Danny Morris, whose life ended in an automobile accident on Jan. 17, 1993.
- Garden Parties spots available
- June 17, 2008
- Spots are still available Sunday for the Garden Parties at the Shawnee Town Museum.
- Police release campaign results
- June 17, 2008
- During the Click It or Ticket Campaign May 19 through June 2, the Shawnee Police Department conducted overtime saturation patrols to aggressively enforce Kansas occupant protection, impaired driving and other traffic laws.
- Shawnee Mission Northwest honor roll
- June 17, 2008
- Shawnee Mission Northwest High School’s honor roll for the second semester of the 2007-2008 school year, as provided by the school.
- State awards hospital
- June 17, 2008
- Shawnee Mission Medical Center was among 25 east Kansas businesses recently recognized for contributions to their communities and the economy at the Kansas Department of Commerce’s annual Kansas Business Appreciation Month East Regional Awards ceremony in Topeka.
- Perceptive opens new international offices
- June 17, 2008
- Perceptive Software, 22701 W. 68th Terrace, has opened offices in Singapore and Sydney to better serve customers and partners in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Lemonade stand raises $119,000
- June 17, 2008
- Alex’s Lemonade Stand’s two-day event the weekend of June 6 and 7 at 25 Kansas City-area Hy-Vee grocery stores, including the store in Shawnee, raised more than $85,000 for childhood cancer research.
- SM Ford receives company’s top award
- June 17, 2008
- The employees of Shawnee Mission Ford, 11501 Shawnee Mission Parkway, gathered Thursday to formally accept Ford Motor Company’s highest honor, The 2007 President’s Award.
- Erfurt opens ‘new door’
- Sister City visitors explore economic exchanges
- June 17, 2008
- Shawnee’s Sister City relationships may be going beyond cultural exchanges to economic exchanges in the future.
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