Traveling Across America with a Wheelchair and a Bike

Monday, August 25 2008 @ 02:15 AM
Contributed by: Dave
Views: 170

Everyday HeroesMatt Eddy in his wheelchair and Ron Steenbruggen, his caretaker, on a bike are traveling across the country">traveling across the country to raise awareness about issues that face disabled adults.
(From the Tonganoxie Mirror)

Ron Starcher Remembered

Friday, August 01 2008 @ 02:00 AM
Contributed by: Dave
Views: 243

Everyday HeroesThe Tonganoxie Mirror has a nice article about the what happened at the visitation and funeral of Ron Starcher. He was killed a few weeks ago in a motorcycle accident, and many, many people paid their respects.

Eudora City Treasurer Retires after 33 Years

Friday, July 18 2008 @ 05:24 PM
Contributed by: Dave
Views: 141

Everyday HeroesMary Gronniger is evidently one of those people about whom everyone has only good things to say. She retired recently and the Eudora News has this story about her. I won't give any teasers, you should just read it.

Topeka Relay for Life

Saturday, June 07 2008 @ 02:54 PM
Contributed by: Dave
Views: 134

Everyday HeroesThe event was last night (June 6th) at the Hayden High School track. This story tells the story of one cancer survivor.

Students and teachers help build house

Monday, April 25 2005 @ 07:52 PM
Contributed by: Dave
Views: 266

Everyday HeroesWashburn Rural High School students and teachers, volunteering through Habitat for Humanity, helped build a house in Topeka. Volunteering for this project has been a tradition at WRHS for the last nine years.
(From the Topeka Capital Journal, free registration required)

Baldwin math teacher retires

Friday, April 15 2005 @ 04:45 PM
Contributed by: Dave
Views: 243

Everyday HeroesC.R. Herpich is retiring from the Baldwin School District after 40 years as a teacher. He also coached track and cross country. The article is a nice tribute to someone who gave a lot to the community.

Underdog high school team beats MIT at robotics competition

Sunday, April 03 2005 @ 04:22 AM
Contributed by: Dave
Views: 250

Everyday HeroesA group of students from a Phoenix high school won an underwtater robotics competition against college teams including MIT. The "rest" of the story makes it an even more impressive victory.

Sudanese refugees find home, help in Olathe

Monday, March 07 2005 @ 09:29 PM
Contributed by: Dave
Views: 247

Everyday HeroesLast week Akeg Wol and her four childrent moved into a new apartment in Olathe. She is a native of Sudan, which she fled Sudan's escape civil war. She was helped by students in a program at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Bald for a cause

Friday, February 25 2005 @ 04:24 PM
Contributed by: Dave
Views: 231

Everyday HeroesOfficers and others raised funds for Karlee Rockwell, who is undergoing chemotherapy, by getting bids to have their heads shaved. Shave the officers raised $2,100 for Karlee.

From the Marysville Advocate

Eudora couple share experience of dealing with autism

Friday, February 25 2005 @ 04:17 PM
Contributed by: Dave
Views: 206

Everyday HeroesA year ago, Jaqui and Michael folks learned their son was autistic. Now they are trying to form a support group for other parents coping with the condition.