Archive for Thursday, May 22, 2008

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Johnson County to start master planning on Rieke Lake property
By Elvyn Jones
May 22, 2008
The man who will lead the effort to plan a new Johnson County regional park to the west of De Soto said site has a split personality.
Third degree bern
Taylor Bern
May 22, 2008

Sure, they’re good. But does anyone really want to see the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons in the NBA Finals again?

VFW Post ceremony Monday
By Elvyn Jones
May 22, 2008
In De Soto as elsewhere, Memorial Day weekend will be observed with solemn remembrance of loved ones no longer with us and as the unofficial start of summer.
Johnson County sheriff’s report
May 22, 2008
Reports from May 14-18.
School calendar
May 22, 2008
School events for the week of May 22-28.
Community calendar
May 22, 2008
Local events for the week of May 22-28.
U.S. House passed GI Bill renewal sends right message
May 22, 2008
It’s been a common refrain during the current fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan to say that Americans should support their troops even if they don’t support the policy that took us to war.
3 De Soto students graduate from KU
May 22, 2008
Three De Soto students were among the 2,900 candidates to receive degrees Friday and Saturday from Kansas State University.
De Soto UMC youth bingo night set
May 22, 2008
The De Soto United Methodist Youth will have a Bingo Night from 6 to 9 p.m. May 31 at the church’s Fellowship Hall. Proceeds from the event will help pay for the group’s mission trip to Springfield, Mo., where its members will be working with Connections Handyman Services, Summer Youth Camp 2008.
DHS reunion June 14
May 22, 2008
The 2008 De Soto Alumni Reunion will be from 4 p.m. to midnight June 14 at De Soto VFW Post 6654, 33725 W. 84th St.
Hardballers fall to Broncos, 1-0
By Caleb Regan
May 22, 2008
De Soto had its share of chances on the ball diamond May 14, but the big hit proved evasive and the Wildcats lost to Spring Hill, 1-0, in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Season ends with 9-0 loss to nationally-ranked team
By Caleb Regan
May 22, 2008

It took about 15 seconds for the wheels to start to come off in the second half, and De Soto’s girls soccer team lost Friday to St. Thomas Aquinas, 9-0.

Volleyball all-stars announced
May 22, 2008
The Kansas Volleyball Association announced that the 23rd Annual All-Star Match will take place at 7 p.m., June 7 at Washburn University.
Academic all-state tennis
May 22, 2008
The Kansas Coaches Association named four De Soto tennis players to the 2007-2008 Academic All-State Tennis Team.
Reddy set for retirement
By Leann Sulzen
12:00 a.m., May 22, 2008 Updated 06:32 p.m.
Kathy Reddy knew she wanted to be a teacher when she was a child.
Hougham graduates from UMKC
May 22, 2008
Haley Hougham is among the May degree candidates at the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.
Neighbors
Dorothy Nalley
May 22, 2008
The De Soto United Methodist Church is canceling the Parents’ Night Out due to many families leaving town for the Memorial Day weekend, so they will start this ministry again in September. They are very grateful to the parents and children who have participated in the event this spring.
Sweet 16 to big scene
Boys look to bring home state trophy for first time in more than a decade
By Caleb Regan
May 22, 2008

Sixteen De Soto athletes leave town Thursday, prepared to showcase their athletic ability and put themselves up against the best track and field athletes in the state.