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Scoutmaster honored as parade grand marshal
By Staff Report
May 17, 2012
The Old Shawnee Days Society has named Shawnee Scoutmaster Myrl Wear grand marshal for the 46th annual Old Shawnee Days Parade.
A step back in time: Bonner business creates WWI ‘toy’
By Caroline Boyer
May 16, 2012
At first glance, it might look like Bonner Springs resident Steve Allen gets to play with toys all day.
Food: Steamed hake packs in the flavor
Alison Ladman/Associated Press Writer
May 16, 2012
Admittedly, steamed fish doesn’t exactly scream mouthwatering. But what it lacks in excitement it more than makes up for in health cred.
Home delivery
Mother gives birth in garage of western Shawnee home
By Rob Roberts
May 9, 2012
About 6:15 p.m. April 29, DeWayne and Tracy Ovard headed out for New Birth Company, a natural birthing center in Overland Park. But before they could get their car out of the driveway of their western Shawnee home, 7 pound, 8 ounce Townsen Ovard decided it was time to head out, as well.
Food: Treat mom to a kid-and-dad-proof Mother’s Day breakfast
By Sara Shepherd
May 9, 2012
Here’s an at-home breakfast menu that features simple extras such as fresh herbs — not fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients — to make the dishes elegant enough to make mom feel special but easy enough for dad and the kids to whip up.
Farm owner creates unique equestrian jumps
By Rob Roberts
May 7, 2012
Courtney Nelson, who hosts Mill Creek Pony Club meetings at her western Shawnee farm, is making sure its young members will have some interesting hurdles to clear – literally.
Sharon Lane official named to health care leaders program
By Staff Report
May 2, 2012
Brian Brown, community relations director for Sharon Lane Health Services in Shawnee, has been selected for participation in the annual Future Leaders of Long Term Care in America program.
A couple of perennials
Longtime vendors eager for another market season
By Rob Roberts
01:52 p.m., May 1, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Al and Edie Johnson are eager to return as vendors at the Shawnee Farmers’ Market, conducted from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays in the City Hall parking lot. The market will open for the season on May 5 and continue through October.
Methodist Women to host jewelry, accessories sale
By Staff Report
May 1, 2012
The Shawnee United Methodist Women will host their second annual Jewelry and Accessories Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 11 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12.
Food: New way with a Southern classic: shrimp and grits
By Elizabeth Karmel/The Associated Press
06:00 a.m., May 1, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
During a recent visit to a food festival in South Carolina, I was lucky enough to be invited to the home of Nathalie Dupree, cookbook author and Southern entertainer extraordinaire.
Revving back up
Local street rodder helps revitalize 40-year-old ASRA
Rob Roberts
April 30, 2012
Mike Withers built his first street rod, a souped-up 1929 Ford Model A, in 1966 and cruised around campus in it during his first year of college.
Marina to be open all weekends in May
By Staff Report
06:00 a.m., April 30, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
The Shawnee Mission Park Marina will operate on the weekends of May 5 and 6, May 12 and 13, and May 19 and 20, prior to opening daily for the summer season beginning May 26.
Garden Club scatters project seed money
By Staff Report
12:00 a.m., April 29, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
The Garden Club of Shawnee recently distributed a total of $2,500 in grants among 14 local groups sharing its interest in gardening and the environment.
Healthy kids event set Saturday at Bonner YMCA
April 26, 2012
The Bonner Springs Family YMCA will have its annual Healthy Kids Day events from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28, at the facility, 2251 S. 138th St.
Does the mild winter mean more bugs? Depends on who you talk to
By Karrey Britt
April 26, 2012
Uggh bugs! So, does the recent mild winter mean we will have more of these pests this year? The answer depends on who you talk to.

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