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Full Plate
By David Oakes
November 25, 2009
As the holidays approach, Don Grosdidier’s Thanksgiving stuffing and LaDene Black’s sugar cookies give the staff of the Eudora School District more than just days off to anticipate.

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New turnpike interchange in Leavenworth County expected to open within next two months
November 25, 2009
The new Tonganoxie/Eudora turnpike interchange is expected to open within the next 60 days.
Eudora Holy Family sesquicentennial display to be open this weekend
November 25, 2009
Display to be up two more weeks
Commuter Forecast for November 25, 2009
By Ashley Meenen
November 25, 2009
Expect a chilly Wednesday commute with some reduced speeds between Lawrence and Topeka.
School budgets cut deeper than anticipated
By David Oakes & Scott Rothschild
November 25, 2009
Eudora USD 491 is unsure of what the latest round of state-imposed budget cuts will mean to the district.
Several holiday events available throughout the area
By Estuardo Garcia
November 25, 2009
There barely will be time for the turkey and stuffing to get cold this week before area communities turn their attention to holiday parades and lighting events.
5 questions: Making plans
November 25, 2009
Medicare’s online plan finder helps beneficiaries find the best plan for them. Natalie Myers, health insurance specialist for the Centers Medicare & Medicaid Services, discusses Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment period and the Prescription Drug and Health Plan options available in Kansas for 2010.
Craft classes offered at Broers Flower Shop
November 25, 2009
Broers Flower Shop, 729 Main St., will have various crafts classes during the next week.
Historical society holiday homes tour
November 25, 2009
The Eudora Historical Society will have a holiday homes tour from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6.
EHS Dance Team craft fair
November 25, 2009
The second annual Eudora High School Dance Team craft fair will be from about 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 at Nottingham Community Learning Center.
EHS and EMS band members recognized
November 25, 2009
Several Eudora middle and High School students that have been selected for district honor band.
EHS and EMS choir update
November 25, 2009
The Eudora Middle and High School choirs will perform Christmas carols at 10: 30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Dec. 2 in the atrium at Crown Center.
City council updates eleven codes
By David Oakes
November 25, 2009
The Eudora City Council adopted at a meeting Monday 11 city ordinances updating various building, fire and electrical codes.
Days Gone By
November 25, 2009
November 1997 Several Boy Scouts and Scouts participated in a project with Mark Watson, Eudora, to help him complete requirements for Eagle Scout advancement.
Giving thanks meaningful in lean times
November 25, 2009
Except for those among use who experienced the bleak days of the Great Depression and World War II, this will be the most dismal Thanksgiving in memory.
Neighbors: Amanda Herrmann
November 25, 2009
Occupation: Owner and director of Amanda’s Dance Academy
Beta Sigma Phi holiday auction
November 25, 2009
Community service sorority Beta Sigma Phi will have it holiday auction at 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at Eudora Middle School.
Full Plate
Eudora USD 491 employees eagerly anticipate coworkers’ annual holiday treats
By David Oakes
November 25, 2009
As the holidays approach, Don Grosdidier’s Thanksgiving stuffing and LaDene Black’s sugar cookies give the staff of the Eudora School District more than just days off to anticipate.