Archive for Tuesday, March 4, 2008

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Agent awarded, donates to museum
March 4, 2008 in print edition on A5
A Shawnee man is one of 11 Nationwide Insurance agents nationally recognized recently with the company’s Regional/ District Community Service Award.
Bratkovic: Substate championship game was chess match between teams
March 4, 2008
A decade from now Shawnee Mission Northwest boys basketball players will look back fondly on their season. That doesn’t make Saturday’s substate loss any easier, but they still have so much of which to be proud.
Tennis, tumbling and ghost hunters among classes
March 4, 2008
The Shawnee Parks and Recreation has several classes for all ages coming up this spring.
Cyclones reign over Thunder in overtime
St. James concludes season with 18-4 record
March 4, 2008
As he sits back and reflects on the recently completed substate tournament and basketball season, St. James Academy coach Andy Tylicki can’t help but think about the future.
Maranatha girls lose to Frankfort
March 4, 2008
Maranatha girls lose to Frankfort
Letter: Thread count
March 4, 2008
I recently read with some degree of amusement that residents in the vicinity of I-435 and Midland didn’t like a planned motel because the top floor would be able to see into their homes.
Jaguars lose to Sabres
March 4, 2008
Andy See walked around the Mill Valley boys basketball team’s locker room inside of Sumner Academy High School and spoke to his teammates. They talked about the game and year, taking advantage of the last time all the players would gather after a game. The season was over.
Heat lamp leads to fire
March 4, 2008
A Shawnee house fire Saturday started by a heat lamp in the garage led to thousands of dollars in damage.
Letter: ‘Perfect storm’ thanks
March 4, 2008
I wanted to thank the Shawnee road crew and the EMT team for their assistance during my recent medical emergency on Feb. 21.
North’s season ends with loss to East
March 4, 2008
Shawnee Mission North’s offense stumbled in the first round of substate play against Shawnee Mission East last week. North committed 24 turnovers and ended its season with a 67-43 loss.
Center changes its plans
March 4, 2008
A new development at Johnson Drive and Kansas Highway 7 will look a bit different than first planned.
District finalizes temporary plan for Mill Valley
March 4, 2008
Mill Valley High School will have four new classrooms when students return for the 2008-09 school year.
Letter: Going home
March 4, 2008
I had no idea that the De Soto School District was so progressive. To allow a toddler to have a position on the school board must surely be a first in Kansas.
De Soto teacher of year candidate adheres to learning by doing credo
March 4, 2008
Last week, Jennifer Hartman was named the De Soto USD 232 elementary candidate for Kansas Teacher of the Year.
Exhibit pits education against ethical concerns
March 4, 2008
I regard the “Bodies Revealed” exhibit at Union Station somewhat the same way that Henry David Thoreau regarded the telegraph in the 19th century.
Board schedules special meeting
March 4, 2008
The De Soto USD 232 Board of Education voted Monday to have another special meeting to discuss facility issues and non-elected personnel.
USD 232 to solicit bids for own fiber optic cable
March 4, 2008
De Soto USD 232 wants to own the fiber optic cable needed to transmit data between the east and west sides of the district.
Residents to create Shawnee’s ‘brand’ for marketing effort
March 4, 2008
The city has partnered with North Star Destination Strategies to develop a community “brand” for marketing the city to visitors, residents and businesses in 2008 and beyond.
Winter exacts toll on streets, city personnel
March 4, 2008
Snow hasn’t just been the enemy of drivers and joggers this year: It’s kept the Shawnee Public Works Department even busier than usual.
Mize traffic light still in works
March 4, 2008
The traffic signal for the intersection of 83rd Street and Mize Boulevard is to be installed in the next month or so, according to a Lenexa city official.
JagPRIDE to have briefing
March 4, 2008
Mill Valley High School’s JagPRIDE will sponsor a TAKE IT BACK Community Briefing at 7 p.m. Thursday in the commons at Mill Valley High School.
K of C sets final Lenten dinner
March 4, 2008
Shawnee Knights of Columbus Council 2332 will have its Final Friday Shrimp Dinner March 14 at the Knights’ hall, 11221 Johnson Drive.
Annual dinner set at St. Joseph’s
March 4, 2008
The 16th annual St. Joseph Table and pasta dinner at St. Joseph Church, 11311 Johnson Drive, will be Sunday, March 9 at McDevitt Hall in the church basement.
North journalist honored
March 4, 2008
A Shawnee Mission North High School student was named an Al Neuharth Free Spirit Journalism Scholar.
School calendar
March 4, 2008
School events for the week of March 5-12.
De Soto High waves carrot to raise scores
Principal defends school’s use of rewards program in testing
March 4, 2008
he program rewards students who do well on state assessments with extra class points, a free day out of school, a chance to leave school early and the biggest prize, no final in the tested area. Students who don’t perform well on the state assessments will be required to enroll in “Essential” classes to bring them up to the proficient level.
Beat of a nation
Ray Marsh students sway to rhythm of Ugandan drums, dance
March 4, 2008
The music started off with a gentle tune, but it soon exploded into vibrant chants, dance and drums.
Checking out
Market factors blamed for stores’ exodus
March 4, 2008
When the Cosentino’s Price Chopper at 5600 Hedge Lane Terrace closed last week, it left western Shawnee with just one grocery store for the time being.
Operation Prom on now
Dress swap at Pink Zebra to benefit BSHS Project Grad
March 4, 2008
The Pink Zebra Boutique in Bonner Springs is sponsoring an event that can help girls defray the cost of attending their high school prom

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