The superintendent of the Leavenworth, Kan. School District has pled guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated in Parkville. Kelly D. Harris, age 41, appeared with her attorney in front of Judge Sandra Ferguson in Parkville Municipal Court Thursday evening. The judge accepted Harris’s guilty plea. The judge suspended imposition of sentence and placed Harris on probation for a period of 12 months.
Some school districts such as North Kansas City and even some colleges are supplying students with laptop computers, but is it a good idea for Platte County R-3? Platte County R-3 Superintendent Dr. Mike Reik said currently the district doesn’t have the financial capabilities to take on the project. He said it would be about a $1 million venture for the district. Reik said one problem in his opinion is the ever-changing cell phone and personal device markets. He said new technology in those realms is moving at such a rapid pace that any equipment would be obsolete in two years.
Circle the date so you don’t forget to join The Landmark staff for the newspaper’s annual public Christmas party. This year’s event is set for Friday, Dec. 11 from 4-8 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 1201 Hwy. 92 in Platte City. The newspaper will provide food and beverages. Readers are invited to take this opportunity to visit with Landmark personalities, columnists, elected officials and other notable public figures.
