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Party options vary come New Year’s Eve
By Melissa Treolo
December 31, 2008
“What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” is not just an old standard made popular by everyone from Johnny Mathis to Diana Krall. It is that all-too familiar question most people have asked or been asked time and again around this much-anticipated time of year.

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Speed was king in 2008
Whether afoot or afloat, Bonner Springs’ best took care of business fast
Chieftain Staff Reports
December 31, 2008
If there was a common theme in Bonner Springs sports in 2008, it was speed.
Seaton, McCleary lead BSHS at Holiday Invitational
Chieftain Staff Reports
December 31, 2008
The Bonner Springs High School wrestling team placed 19th out of 23 teams on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19-20, at the Lee’s Summit (Mo.) Holiday Invitational.
Braves have guts, character
By Chris Wristen
December 31, 2008
The writing was on the wall for Bonner Springs High School boys basketball coach Ryan Hull before the first day of practice ever began: the Braves would have no height and extremely limited experience entering a season where the Kaw Valley League had plenty of both.
Ag hall closed until Jan. 6
December 31, 2008
The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame will be closed through Jan. 6.
Different times just a century ago
By Clausie Smith
December 31, 2008
Happy New Year! It always seems amazing how quickly the years race past and how the world has changed. Just for a moment, let’s put ourselves in Bonner Springs, Edwardsville or Basehor in 1909. The world that those folks lived in was much harsher and radically different than today.
Seniors reach project’s midpoint
By Nicole Kelley
December 31, 2008
Winter break at Bonner Springs High School has arrived and, with it, a milestone for seniors when it comes to their senior projects.
A year of ups and downs in 2008
By Nicole Kelley
December 31, 2008
For Bonner Springs and Edwardsville, 2008 brought with it many highs and lows, but no story grabbed the public’s attention like the possibility of a state-owned casino in Wyandotte County.
Peterson deserves both credit, blame for Chiefs tenure
By Jim Finley
December 31, 2008
Well I have lived to see the best of the Kansas City Chiefs and, last Sunday, listened to the worst of the Kansas City Chiefs when they set an all-time record for loses.
TV characters top list of best children’s books
By Melissa Treolo
December 31, 2008
Dora the Explorer may be the star, but it is her older cousin Diego that seems to be sparking the most interest among young readers at the Bonner Springs Library.
Youth volleyball academy to be offered at BLHS
Nick Bratkovic
December 31, 2008
Girls interested in learning more about the sport of volleyball will have a chance to hone their skills this winter through a new volleyball academy at Basehor-Linwood High School.
Sheriff ‘saddened’ by charges against son
Chieftain Staff Reports
December 31, 2008
Wyandotte County Sheriff Leroy Green Jr. says he’s “deeply saddened and disheartened” by charges brought against his 35-year-old son.
4-H’ers collect for food pantry
Special to the Chieftain
December 31, 2008
A lucky clover might be a good luck charm, but in this case, it’s the young members of the Lucky Clovers 4-H Club in Wyandotte County who’ve worked to make something “lucky” happen.
On the agenda: Bonner Springs/ Edwardsville Board of Education
December 31, 2008
The Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5.
On the Record
December 31, 2008
These are calls from the Bonner Springs Fire and Police departments.
Pittsburg State lists area graduates
December 31, 2008
Several students from the Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties area graduated from Pittsburg State University on Friday, Dec. 19, in a commencement ceremony.
Adventure in a ‘whole dollar’
By Rae Sedgwick
December 31, 2008
She was sitting on the floor of a local store, trying on slippers. She was dressed in shades of pink and white. Her blonde hair dangled on either shoulder. It was cold outside, and she was dressed for the weather, trying on slippers with the eagerness of an 8 year old.
Remember when
December 31, 2008
A look back at this week in history in Bonner Springs, Basehor and Edwardsville.
Kerry Roberts Basketball
December 31, 2008
Dec. 20 results from the Kerry Roberts Basketball League.
Party options vary come New Year’s Eve
By Melissa Treolo
December 31, 2008
“What are you doing New Year’s Eve?” is not just an old standard made popular by everyone from Johnny Mathis to Diana Krall. It is that all-too familiar question most people have asked or been asked time and again around this much-anticipated time of year.
Older generation embraces new technology, Facebook
By Sandra Thomas
December 31, 2008
The Internet has had a phenomenal growth in most segments of our society since it first began.
Governor to roll out energy plan
By Scott Rothschild
December 31, 2008
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Tuesday said that, despite the state budget crunch, she would oppose a general tax increase — although she supports a tax increase on cigarettes — and will propose an energy plan for the 2009 Legislature to consider.
‘Victorian Pork Fritters’ a sign of the times
By John Beal
December 31, 2008
I think I’m a proficient reader, but once in a while, I misread signs on billboards or other places, with predictably embarrassing results.
CIty Hall closed for New Year holiday
December 31, 2008
Bonner Springs City Hall, 205 E. Second, will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1 and Friday, Jan. 2.
Daycare offers unique playtime curriculum
By Nicole Kelley
December 31, 2008
For the past 23 years, Shelly Snyder has devoted herself to the early-childhood industry and in doing so, began nurturing a dream.
4-H notes
December 31, 2008
The December meeting of the Chaparral 4-H Club was called to order by president Olivia Moore. The club had its annual Christmas dinner.
Area students on WU honor roll
December 31, 2008
Area students are among those named to Washburn University’s fall semester Dean’s Honor Roll.
Extension to offer master food program
December 31, 2008
People with interests in food, cooking and nutrition can take their knowledge to another level by enrolling in the 2009 master food volunteer training program offered by K-State Extension Service.
2008: Top five stories in Bonner Springs
December 31, 2008
Staffers at the Chieftain have selected their top stories of 2008.
Baker U. lists honor students
December 31, 2008
The following Baker University students have been named to the dean’s list for maintaining a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher during the fall 2008 semester.