Archive for Wednesday, October 8, 2008

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Shawnee police calls, Oct. 8, 2008
October 8, 2008
Shawnee police reports from Oct. 1-7.
St. James to have first-ever homecoming
October 8, 2008
St. James Academy is celebrating its first homecoming this weekend, complete with its first-ever homecoming court.
Pirates edge Jags in KVL clash
October 8, 2008
The Piper High School boys soccer team seized control of the race for the Kaw Valley League championship on Monday night when it edged Mill Valley, 3-2, at Piper.
St. James takes 2nd at Nike Challenge
October 8, 2008
The weight of the world wasn’t on the St. James Academy volleyball players’ shoulders on Friday and Saturday at the NIKE Challenge at Mother McAuley High School in Chicago, but the weight of the state of Kansas sure was.
Injuries aside, SMNW gymnasts shine
Ankles, knees are obstacles, but focus remains on state
October 8, 2008
Jackie Cipollini’s gymnastics squad at times has looked like a wounded army this season, and with good reason.
Northwest golfers place first, second
October 8, 2008
The Shawnee Mission Northwest girls golf team is looking for another “South” school ready to host a golf event.
‘No’ is no longer an option
October 8, 2008
In the 10-plus years that we have lived in the De Soto School District, I have watched bond issues come and go.
Do-it-yourself projects lack finishing touches
October 8, 2008
Before any project is complete, there comes a point where its final shape and appearance are easily apparent: a sort of almost-complete, if you will.
Tragic texting sends message
When will we learn about dangers of being distracted by cell phones?
October 8, 2008
On one hand you can’t believe it happened, and on the other hand, you can’t believe it didn’t happen sooner.
Election worker no longer takes voting for granted
October 8, 2008
Working at a polling site on Election Day may be the best way to increase a person’s appreciation of the democratic process, Anne Malin says.
City revisits six-year ‘to-do’ list
Staff members recommend projects be cut or reduced to meet budget
October 8, 2008
The city of Shawnee is trying to adjust its list of important projects to complete in the next few years to make sure those projects are fully funded.
Principal, businessman to square off for House seat
October 8, 2008
Incumbent State Rep. Owen Donohoe and his challenger for the Kansas House District 39 seat, Joe Novak, offer voters plenty of differences for voters to consider as the Nov. 4 election approaches.
Bond vote won’t bow to Dow worries
October 8, 2008
On a day the Dow Jones industrial average closed below 10,000 for the first time in four years, De Soto USD 232 Board of Education member Randy Johnson wondered if the district should pull the $75 million bond issue that will be before district voters Nov. 4.
Crowe, Cougars 2nd at SFL meet
October 8, 2008
For most of the day Thursday, Shawnee Mission Northwest senior Alex Crowe could barely lift her right arm above her head.
Northwest harriers hit their stride at Baldwin
October 8, 2008
The first Saturday in October turned out to be a great one for the Shawnee Mission Northwest cross country program.

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Do you do anything to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

“We are all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. My family won the best in family floats in Shawnee’s St. Patrick’s Day parade a few years back. We got to have a big trophy for the year. My sons love throwing out candy on the parade route.”

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