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De Soto UMC Bible school ends ‘Power Lab’
By Leann Sulzen
July 31, 2008
The De Soto United Methodist Church’s vacation Bible school last week brought in a large number of children who were not members of its congregation.
Community calendar
July 31, 2008
Local events for July 31 to Aug. 6.
Ritter completes course
July 31, 2008
De Soto Chamber of Commerce executive director Sara Ritter recently completed year two of the Institute of Organization Management, an intensive weeklong nonprofit leadership training program conducted July 13 through 17 at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
De Soto teen vying for county Miss 4-H
July 31, 2008
Breanna Sigman, of De Soto, is one of three candidates for Miss Johnson County 4-H.
Johnson County Fair Schedule
July 31, 2008
Events at the Johnson County Fair Monday through Aug. 9.
Johnson County sheriff’s report
July 31, 2008
Reports from Friday through Tuesday.
Ahead of the curve
Boys soccer experience and club participation excite coach
By Caleb Regan
July 31, 2008

Thirty days seems like ample time for a person to plan a vacation or save up for that new set of golf clubs they’ve been wanting. But to build a team from scratch, and be ready for the first game of the year? That may seem like a daunting task on the surface.

Focus is on unselfishness and chemistry for Wildcats
By Caleb Regan
July 31, 2008

From time to time in summer league prep basketball, especially throughout the AAU circuit, coaches battle selfishness. The reality is, selfish basketball allows kids to score more points and - perhaps in their mind - stick out in front of college coaches.

Attitude change should remain as gas prices fall
July 31, 2008
In the past two weeks, the steady increase in gas prices has started to abate to the point that motorists have been treated to the welcome sight of actual lower pump prices. For some time, experts have said supply and demand didn’t fully explain the constant increases in crude oil prices that flowed down to pumps. It would be a comfort if the falling prices reflect a rational market-driven pricing structure and are not just a temporary respite.
City looks for additional salt purchasing power
By Elvyn Jones
July 31, 2008
De Soto officials are looking into a cooperative arrangement with area cities in the hopes of shaking loose salt supplies for the winter driving season.
De Soto loses ‘living history’
By Elvyn Jones
July 31, 2008
De Soto lost a link to its past with the death last week of longtime businessman and civic leader Leon Coker.
Blue ribbons goal of De Soto 4-H’ers
By Leann Sulzen
July 31, 2008
Eight-year-old Bailey Lockhart of De Soto got a surprise last Wednesday as she practiced for the Johnson County Fair with her lamb, Prancer.
City has second thoughts about accepting roadway
By Elvyn Jones
July 31, 2008
On second thought, the De Soto City Council decided not to pursue a quit claim deed for easement to a road south of De Soto.
The eephus pitch
By Caleb Regan
July 31, 2008

I’ll be honest, until Monday I’d never heard of Valdosta, Ga., a town of more than 48,000 in the southern part of the state which ESPN deemed, “TitleTown, USA.” Just as surprisingly to me, Parkersburg, W.Va. came in second.