Archive for Wednesday, June 17, 2009

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Park board approves sharpshooter plan to cull SM Park deer herd
June 17, 2009
Sharpshooters will be used this fall to cull the deer herd in Shawnee Mission Park.
Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Johnson counties under tornado watch
June 17, 2009
The National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, Mo., issued a tornado watch just after 3 p.m. Wednesday for Leavenworth, Wyandotte and Johnson counties effective until 10 p.m
Police investigate ‘twisted’ robbery tale
June 17, 2009
Shawnee and Overland Park police are trying to sort out two strange tales involving a robbery in Shawnee.
Police calls, June 17, 2009
June 17, 2009
Shawnee Police reports filed from June 10 to 16, 2009.
Commuter Forecast for June 17, 2009
June 17, 2009
North Topeka road work will commence thanks to hot temperatures and clear skies.
KVL coaches honor five from MVHS
June 17, 2009
The Mill Valley softball team made its second straight trip to the Class 5A state tournament this season, and the Jaguars were lauded for that success by having five players named to the All-Kaw Valley League squads.
North, SMNW pack All-SFL softball rosters
12:01 a.m., June 17, 2009 Updated 03:26 p.m.
In an ultra-competitive year for Sunflower League softball, numerous Shawnee-area players were considered to be among the league’s best.
Cougars lauded after big finish
June 17, 2009
A great second half of season play helped four Shawnee Mission Northwest junior baseball players earn nods on the All-Sunflower League squads.
Community garden grows strong
June 17, 2009
Ross Murphy says one of the best lessons he has learned came from his grandfather.
Duo find testing the water beneficial
SMNW juniors win science competition
June 17, 2009
The water in Little Mill Creek is pretty safe.
Four Mill Valley baseball players collect All-Kaw Valley League honors
June 17, 2009
In a year where the Kaw Valley League was as competitive as it’s been in recent memory, the Mill Valley baseball team landed in a three-way tie for fourth place and had four players recognized as being among the league’s best.
Names in the news
June 17, 2009
Numerous Shawnee residents earned academic awards recently.
Neighbors: Tammy Whitlow
June 17, 2009
Get to know Shawnee resident Tammy Whitlow.
Letter: Old Shawnee Days memories
June 17, 2009
The new events at Old Shawnee Days were refreshing. It’s said the first tradition lost is language, the second food. The pie-baking contest was a tasteful change.
Regionally renowned artist Ernst Ulmer dead at 86
June 17, 2009
Talented, funny and self-effacing to a fault are just a few of the characteristics that stand out in the minds of those who knew Ernst Ulmer.
Shawnee dance teacher lands lead role in ‘Brides’
June 17, 2009
Love is in the air at Shawnee Mission’s Theatre in the Park for Shawnee resident Amy Hurrelbrink.
Mill Creek student’s essay entry rated state’s best
June 17, 2009
Children are the future leaders of Kansas. But for them to grow up, they must maintain a healthy lifestyle.
SMNW grad Vielhauer lauded at Ottawa
June 17, 2009
Mitch Vielhauer, an Ottawa University junior baseball player and 2006 graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest, recently was named to the All-Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference team.
SMN grad Fisher is KCKCC Athlete of the Year
June 17, 2009
Stephanie Fisher, a Shawnee Mission North graduate and sophomore at Kansas City Kansas Community College, recently was named as the Co-Female Athlete of the Year for her play on the softball field.
9 Jaguars earn All-KVL soccer honors
June 17, 2009
Fresh off of a second-place finish in the Kaw Valley League, the Mill Valley girls soccer team was recognized as one of the league’s most dominant squads by having nine players earn postseason honors.
After state berth, interest in Northwest volleyball skyrockets
June 17, 2009
Making it to the Class 6A state tournament is paying off for Shawnee Mission Northwest volleyball coach Holly Davidson.
Needham earns Eagle Scout award
June 17, 2009
Tim Needham, of Shawnee, has earned his Eagle Scout award, the highest honor in Boy Scouts.
Historical society breakfast open to public
June 17, 2009
The Monticello Community Historical Society will have a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. June 20 at the Monticello Historical Station, 23860 W. 83rd St., Lenexa.
Opportunities abound for current, future Cougars at SMNW football camp
June 17, 2009
The good news is there are numbers.
5 Questions: Tea Time
June 17, 2009
Gay Clemenson, director of Shawnee Town museum, discusses the 3rd annual Garden Party this weekend.
Production firm creates videos with heart
June 17, 2009
A company that specializes in telling stories that touch the heart now has made its home in the heart of Shawnee.
Park board to choose plan to address deer population
June 17, 2009
Lethal means will be necessary in order to control the deer population at Shawnee Mission Park.

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Do you think it is important for Shawnee to be bicycle-friendly?

I think it’s important. I do love and use the paths, but it would be nice to have lanes so we could use bikes to run errands - saving gas!

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