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Victory seems to have sewed seeds of Morrison’s end
By Elvyn Jones
December 20, 2007
Paul Morrison’s resignation last week as Kansas Attorney General in the shadow of a scandal was the conclusion of a political feud with enough twists and turns for a John Grisham novel.
Rec Center update
December 20, 2007
Eudora Parks and Recreation and the Lawrence Red Cross will have a certification babysitting clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Eudora Community Center, 1638 Elm St.
Teaching dance becoming way of life for recent KU graduate
By David Oakes
December 20, 2007
To say Eudora has seen a population surge over the past few years would be an understatement. While a shorter commute has attraced some people, a love of teaching dance attracted 23-year-old Amanda Herrmann.
Sewage system upgrades will begin in 2008
By David Oakes
December 20, 2007
Work to improve Eudora’s sewage system will begin in early 2008. A system analysis completed by BG Consultants in February in order to ascertain what could be done to make the wastewater treatment plant run at full capacity showed that sewage lines needed to be upsized.
Chamber looks into downtown events
By David Oakes
December 20, 2007
In a meeting Wednesday, Eudora Chamber of Commerce members decided to look into planning events that would make Eudora more than just a place from which Kansas Highway10 drivers fill up their cars with gas. Chamber members would like to see downtown Eudora thrive, and they think creating more events for CPA Park might be the answer.
Council approves lobbyist contract
By David Oakes
December 20, 2007
The Eudora City Council approved a contract Monday to give it a bigger voice in Topeka. The council approved a contract at the meeting to hire Kevin Barone of the Topeka-based legislative consultants Joseph & Hollander as a contract lobbyist. He has lobbied the Kansas Legislature on behalf of bail bondsmen, Sumner County and the city of Park City.
Wrestlers worry about missed meet
By Caleb Regan
December 20, 2007
Sometimes things are out of your hands. Like it or not, you’ve got to roll with it and make the best of whatever situation you’re in. That’s the philosophy coach Bill DeWitt is employing after inclement weather prevented the Eudora Cardinal wrestlers from competing Saturday in the Emporia Winter Classic.
Dogs bark too late, Cardinals wrap up victory
By Caleb Regan
December 20, 2007
Mama said there’d be days like this. Actually, it was an evening, but it was still rough-going for the Eudora Cardinals girls basketball team Tuesday night when they met Anderson County High in Garnett.
Cardinals start vacation in style, blast through Bulldogs
By Caleb Regan
December 20, 2007
It was a knock-down-drag-out type of game when the Eudora boys basketball team clashed with the Anderson County Bulldogs Tuesday night.
The Fly Route
By Joel Reichenberger
December 20, 2007
The Kansas State men’s basketball team and superstar Michael Beasley introduced themselves to Kansas City Monday night with a pedestrian 87-60 win against Florida A&M. In doing so, the Cats did little to assuage either my fears or my expectations.
Light Up Eudora contest winners
December 20, 2007
Contest winners in the Eudora Chamber of Commerce Light Up Eudora contest were the Eric and Marge Epperson family, 2265 N. 1137 Road, grand prize; Hank Turnbaugh, 2275 N. 1137 Road, first place township; Mike Cook, first place city; and Marilyn and Bob Lindeen, 2213 N. 1300 Road, and Leo and Emily Dahlem, 924 Birch St., tied for second.
Listening is key when buying gifts for senoirs
Patti Johnston
December 20, 2007
“I don’t need a thing.” Five words that family members of senior citizens often hear at Christmastime. Buying gifts for older adults presents unique challenges. Charlee Glinka of Eudora says that she knows that her father has reached the “no stuff point because he said so.”
Dodge City
By David Oakes
December 20, 2007
The Eudora High School Student Council held their annual Dodgeball Tournament sunday after it was postponed Dec. 9 due to weather.
Advent sermon series continues
December 20, 2007
The Rev. Michael Tomson-DeGreeff at Eudora United Methodist Church will continue his advent sermon series Sunday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary/Eudora Chapel, 1003 John L. Williams Drive, east on 10th Street on Douglas County Road 442.
Solstice service
December 20, 2007
St. Paul United Church of Christ will have a Longest Night of the Year service at 7 p.m. Saturday, which is the winter solstice. The service is at the church, Eighth and Church streets.
Commemorative ornaments on sale
December 20, 2007
Broers Flower Shop, 729 Main St., has a limited supply of 150th commemorative Christmas ornaments available for purchase.
Eudora area Christmas services
December 20, 2007
First Southern Baptist Church of Eudora, 1103 Main St., will have its Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m. Dec. 24.
Extra trash pickups for holiday
December 20, 2007
Weldon Enterprises, the trash disposal company for the city of Eudora, will dispose of additional trash that won’t fit into the 95-gallon trash containers on regular trash pick up days Dec. 26 to 31, as long as it is bagged.
All-area teams announced
By Staff Report
December 20, 2007
Eudora seniors Mike Sledd and Morgan Abel were named to the Lawrence Journal-World All-area first team in football. Seniors Matthew Abel and Travis Clarke were listed as honorable mention.
CMA classes offered
December 20, 2007
The Health Careers class at the Eudora-De Soto Technical Education Center currently has space available in its Certified Medication Aide classes and is making its enrollment available to the general public for the upcoming session beginning in January 2008.
EMT-Basic initial course
December 20, 2007
Eudora Commmunity EMS and Douglas County will be sponsoring an EMT-Basic initial course on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Eudora City Hall, 4 E. 7th St. in Eudora. Classes will start on Jan. 26 and the final exam will be on Mar. 6.
Child Care classes
December 20, 2007
The Kaw Valley Family Child Care Providers will have several meetings and in-service training in the upcoming months.
Cardinal heads still available
December 20, 2007
The Eudora High School music department still has a few Cardinal heads available for purchase. They are $30 each and can be hung outside or inside.
Canned goods collection
December 20, 2007
Eudora United Methodist Church is collecting canned goods for the Eudora Ministerial Alliance food pantry each Sunday through December.
Sesquicentennial blankets available
December 20, 2007
A limited number of the 150th commemorative throw blanket featuring images of Eudora and the official 150th anniversary logo are available for purchase.
Prayer group
December 20, 2007
The Eudora United Methodist Church is offering an evening prayer group that meets at 6 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at 1311 Juniper
Hayrack ride
December 20, 2007
Holy Family Church will have a “Family Night” hayrack ride at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The wagon will depart from the church parking lot at 820 Birch St., to tour the city and Christmas lights.
Solstice service
December 20, 2007
St. Paul United Church of Christ will have a Longest Night of the Year service at 7 p.m. Saturday, which is the winter solstice. The service is at the church, Eighth and Church streets.
Green thumb
December 20, 2007
Apply de-icer after shoveling is complete and only if there is remaining ice. Salt is not necessary on already wet surfaces, unless you’re pretreating surfaces.
Project Bucca
December 20, 2007
The Danny and Lee Trimble family are seeking donations for “Project Bucca,” a program set up to help local soldiers serving in Iraq.
Days Gone By
By Theresa Abel
December 20, 2007
7 years ago FROM THE EUDORA NEWS December 2000 Preliminary reports of Eudora’s school district buildings were in, with a grade card showing Eudora Middle School and Eudora High School desperately needing improvements. Jim French, principal of the architectural firm DLR Group of Overland Park, shared the preliminary findings, which were the opinion of the firm, with the school board. He reported it could cost up to $7 million dollars for a remodel of Eudora Middle School.
Final drawings for elementary school revealed
By David Oakes
December 20, 2007
The motto of the design firm DLR Group is “Listen. Design. Deliver.” And that is exactly what its representatives did Thursday night at a Eudora USD 491 Board of Education meeting where they presented the final drawing of the new elementary school that will house grades first through fifth.