High School Volleyball District Tourney Preview

High School Volleyball District Tourney Preview

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October 26, 2024 By Fred [email protected] The St. Michael’s Guardians opened district play on Tuesday, Oct. 22 when they swept the Ruskin Eagles in three sets. The Guardians entered post-season play at 21-3 and as the number two seed in the Class…

Pleasant Hill Animal Shelter Donation Campaign

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October 26, 2024 Sydney Smith, age 11, Lone Jack, has begun a donation campaign for the Pleasant Hill Animal Shelter as an ongoing community involvement project. She calls it “Sydney 4 Dogs.” As she accumulates items, she and her family will donate…

Rip Van Winkle Story Revised

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October 26, 2024 By Dan W. Hall, CAE (Author’s note: “Rip Van Winkle” is a short story by the American author Washington Irving, According to the story It follows a Dutch-American villager in colonial America named Rip Van Winkle who meets mysterious…

Summit Christian Academy Sophomore Wins Congressional District Art Competition

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October 26, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that sophomore Ruisi (Christine) Xiong was the winner of the United States’ fifth Congressional District Art Competition 2024. This was SCA’s first year to have a student win the competition. Each…

SCA Elementary Students Complete Reading Challenge

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October 26, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that over ninety elementary students were acknowledged and celebrated recently for their accomplishments in reading over summer break. Every summer, students lose reading momentum from the previous school year if they…

Plus it Up!™ Using Progresso™ Soup: Simple Souped Up Additions for Busy Days and Nights

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October 26, 2024 As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to change colors, we know fall is just around the corner! With the cooler weather comes a craving for warm, comforting foods, and what better way to enjoy the season’s…

5th Annual Toy Drive For FosterAdopt Connect

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October 26, 2024 Ryan, a 17-year-old student at Lee’s Summit West High School, is currently as busy as one of Santa’s elves. He is hosting his fifth annual toy drive for FosterAdopt Connect, a local organization that works with children, youth, and…

Fred’s Football Forecast – Week 9

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By Fred [email protected] LS North at Lee’s Summit (Friday Night Lights Tour stop)A true championship feel here with first place on the line in the Big 8 Gold Conference and Class 6, District 6 standings. The visiting Broncos come in at 8-0…

What To Know Before You Go To Boos, Barks & Badges

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Downtown Lee’s Summit is changing up their annual Boos, Barks & Badges event from a walking parade to a block party on Saturday, Oct. 26. • Due to construction, there’s no walking parade this year• Head to SE Main St at 9:30…

A Bold New Vision For Jackson County: Why Melesa Johnson Is The Prosecutor We Need

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October 19, 2024 Submitted by Melesa Johnson Melesa Johnson’s commitment to public safety, grassroots approach, and deep connection to communities across the county propelled her to victory in the Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor. She remains dedicated to getting know Jackson…