Archive for Wednesday, July 30, 2008

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12:00 a.m.
Candidates make their cases for offices at forum
By Joel Walsh
July 30, 2008
For nearly three hours Thursday, candidates for county, state and national offices met with area voters at the Tonganoxie Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Home.

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Gold Dust tourney comes to Dub’s Dread
July 30, 2008
Entries are now being accepted for the first Gold Dust Two-Ball Championship to be contested at Dub’s Dread Golf Club on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24.
Race for the Cure registration open
July 30, 2008
Registration is under way for the annual Komen Kansas City Race for the Cure.
William “Bill” Merkel candidate questionnaire responses
By Joel Walsh
July 30, 2008
Bill Merkel is running for the 3rd District seat on the Leavenworth County Commission.
Tony Klamm candidate questionnaire responses
By Joel Walsh
July 30, 2008
Tony Klamm is running for the 3rd District seat on the Leavenworth County Commission.
Candidate Profile: William “Bill” Merkel
By Joel Walsh
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
Asked why he is running for the Leavenworth County Commission’s 3rd District seat, William “Bill” Merkel said, “I think it’s time to give the voters more say in what is done in Leavenworth County.”
Candidate Profile: Tony Klamm
By Joel Walsh
July 30, 2008 in print edition on A2
Tony Klamm, one of seven Republicans vying for Leavenworth County’s 3rd District County Commission seat in an Aug. 5 primary election, says he has what it takes “to maintain current or improved county services while looking for ways to decrease cost to the taxpayers.”
The Record
July 30, 2008
Tonganoxie City Fire Department, Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office
Candidates make their cases for offices at forum
By Joel Walsh
July 30, 2008
For nearly three hours Thursday, candidates for county, state and national offices met with area voters at the Tonganoxie Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Home.
Remember when: a community review
By Billie Aye
July 30, 2008
10 years ago: July 15, 1998: Mr. and Mrs. John Sanders, McLouth, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 26, at the Community Center in McLouth with a reception from 2-4 p.m….
High-tech equipment could aid local law enforcement
By Joel Walsh
July 30, 2008
Area law enforcement may be better able to track serious offenders following the approval of a $55,155 expenditure for Livescan fingerprinting equipment by the Leavenworth County Commission Monday.
County fair schedule has some changes this year
By Shawn Linenberger
July 30, 2008
The 82nd annual Leavenworth County Fair will have some significant changes in scheduling for this year’s installment, slated for Aug. 12-16 at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds in Tonganoxie.
Residents reflect on Starcher’s life through vehicles
By Estuardo Garcia
July 30, 2008
If you drove past VFW Park Thursday afternoon, you may have thought Tonganoxie was host to a classic and custom car convention.
Leavenworth County judge has a few weeks to respond to allegations
Stewart gets 30-day extension to file written response regarding allegations of sexual misconduct
By Shawn Linenberger
July 30, 2008
Leavenworth County District Court Judge Frederick N. Stewart now has until Aug. 22 to file a written response regarding allegations of sexual misconduct against a former administrative assistant.
Primaries to be contested Tuesday; advance voting ends at noon Monday
By Joel Walsh
12:00 a.m., July 30, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Leavenworth and Wyandotte county residents don’t have to wait until Aug. 5 to cast their vote in upcoming primary elections, but undoubtedly many will.