Archive for Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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County to conduct budget hearing
May 6, 2008
A preliminary budget hearing is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, for discussion of the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for Johnson County government.
Hy-Vee, Kiwanis team on baby shower
May 6, 2008
On May 10, 20 Kansas City area Hy-Vee stores, including the Shawnee location, will join with 18 area Kiwanis Clubs, including Shawnee’s club, for the ninth annual Mom’s Day Baby Shower Drive for agencies helping babies in need.
Council member receives certificate
May 6, 2008 in print edition on A9
Shawnee City Council member Mickey Sandifer of Ward IV received the Leadership Fellow Bronze Certificate of Achievement from the National League of Cities.
Out & About Calendar, May 7, 2008
May 6, 2008 in print edition on A9
Upcoming events at local venues, libraries and museums.
Maranatha sends 6 to tennis state
May 6, 2008
From a sheer numbers standpoint, the Maranatha Academy tennis team has to be considered one of the favorites to win the Class 3-2-1A state tournament Friday and Saturday at Wichita State University.
Budget talks may include franchise fees
May 6, 2008 in print edition on A2
Shawnee residents may not realize it, but their electric and natural gas bills are automatically a little bit lower than anyone else’s in the state.
Novice artist gets show
May 6, 2008 in print edition on A2
Karie Parsons only put brush to canvas for the first time in November, but the Shawnee artist is now preparing for her first solo show.
Preparations under way for flag event
May 6, 2008 in print edition on A2
Johnny Meyers, Nick Burke, Barry Pitman, Don Singo and Charlie Brown have spent the past two Tuesday mornings pouring concrete into 66 plastic salad bowls.
Two Jaguars medal at KVL golf tournament
May 6, 2008
The Mill Valley boys golf team landed two players in the top seven at the Kaw Valley League championships on Monday at Eagle Bend Golf Course, but it wasn’t enough for the Jaguars to win a league title.
Storm damages fences at 3&2
May 6, 2008
Shawnee mostly was spared of heavy damage from storms that pelted the region Thursday night and Friday morning. But high winds took a bite out of the 3&2 Baseball East and West Complexes.
Straub donates food
May 6, 2008
Shawnee-based Straub construction has teamed up with Kansas City Royal Billy Butler to help feed the hungry.
Optometrist awarded
May 6, 2008
Dr. Jeffry D. Gerson of Shawnee recently was named the 2008 Outstanding Young Optometrist of the Year.
Free classes available
May 6, 2008
Potential and existing small-business owners can access virtual training courses for free at ksbdc.biz, a Web site created by the Kansas Small Business Development Center, NetWork Kansas and the Kansas Department of Commerce.

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