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Braves brace for tennis regionals
By Nick Bates
May 1, 2008
The Bonner Springs boys tennis team played host to a dual against Lincoln Academy on Tuesday afternoon and fared very well by winning several singles and doubles matches.
Edwardsville slogan contest winners announced
By Nicole Kelley
May 1, 2008 in print edition on A8
The Edwardsville slogan contest winners have been selected.
Bravette swimmers set personal-best marks at Turner
By Nick Bates
May 1, 2008
Bonner Springs girls swimmers turned in seven personal-best times Thursday in a triangular meet at Turner High School.
3 BSHS powerlifters compete at nationals
By Chris Wristen
May 1, 2008
Justin Howe didn’t create the Bonner Springs High School powerlifting team simply as a way to pump up BSHS students, but that’s what has happened during its two-year existence.
Chaotic Stability: Accomplishments by grandfather give hope for future
By Lara Hastings
May 1, 2008
I sat sipping wine and dabbing tears from underneath my dark shades while the hot Tucson sun beat down on the family and friends that had gathered in my late grandfather’s back yard a few weekends ago.
VFW elects officers, attends conference
May 1, 2008
Olsen-McGraw-Thompson-Goins Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6401 of Bonner Springs and its Ladies Auxiliary recently elected officers.
Lady ‘Cats inconsistent in softball loss to Piper
By Thor Nystrom
May 1, 2008
Basehor-Linwood sputtered offensively Monday night, dropping both games of a softball doubleheader to Piper, and fell to 6-6 overall.
Annual tea designed to help young girls’ transition
By Nicole Kelley
May 1, 2008
Providence Medical Center once again will be playing host to its annual mother/daughter tea to educate young girls as they begin to transition into womanhood.
Clark Middle School Honor roll
May 1, 2008
Clark Middle School has announced the names of students on its third-quarter honor rolls.
Head Start students to learn bike safety
May 1, 2008
A Bonner Springs teen has organized a bike safety event for local Head Start School students.
Third annual Salute to Veterans set for next week in Lions Park
Chieftain Staff Reports
May 1, 2008
Olsen-McGraw-Thompson-Goins Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6401 and the city of Bonner Springs are sponsoring the third annual “Salute to Veterans” event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Lions Park, 300 W. Morse St.
Reno Bobwhites 4-H Club meets
May 1, 2008 in print edition on B5
The regular meeting of the Reno Bobwhites 4-H Club.
Edwardsville Kiwanis hears from banker
May 1, 2008
The club hosted a special speaker last week.
Street repairs for city estimated at $640,000
By Jesse Truesdale
May 1, 2008 in print edition on A8
At its work session before the regular meeting Monday night, the Bonner Springs City Council gave the go-ahead to the Public Works Department to complete an estimated $645,000 worth of street work, including repairs, which compares to last year’s approximately $640,000 in street work.
Business owners form crime-watch group
By Jesse Truesdale
May 1, 2008 in print edition on A8
Owners of businesses along the Kansas Highway 32 corridor in Bonner Springs and Edwardsville say they’ve been hit repeatedly by the same gang of burglars.
BSHS graduation approaches
By Nicole Kelley
May 1, 2008 in print edition on A8
Only one week remains for the seniors of Bonner Springs High School before they can officially call themselves graduates.
Crouch, Lee deserving of recognition
By Chris Wristen
May 1, 2008
Prior to my appointment as the sports editor in Bonner Springs, I spent three and a half years covering sports in nearby Lansing.
Braves big-time for a moment
After nice start, BSHS finishes fourth in Butch Foster Memorial Baseball Classic
By Nick Bates
May 1, 2008
For a day, at least, the Braves thrived in the professional baseball environment at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
Correction
May 1, 2008
The story “Sales strong during slump” in the April 24 Chieftain gave the wrong last name for the director of economic development for Bonner Springs. Her name is Marcia Ashford.
School Board agenda
May 1, 2008
The following agenda is proposed for the meeting of USD No. 204 Board of Education on Monday, May 5.
Fire and Police calls
May 1, 2008
The following are a list of calls for the Bonner Springs Fire Department and Police Department.
District to receive energy award
May 1, 2008
Bonner Springs and Edwardsvile schools saved 26 percent o their energy bills in the 42 months since the school district contracted with Energy Education Inc., an energy-conservation consulting firm.
Bonner Springs 4th-graders stage paper-recycling drive
Chieftain Staff Reports
May 1, 2008
Bonner Springs Elementary fourth-graders got in the spirit of Earth Day, collecting nearly two tons of paper Thursday in an afterschool paper-recycling drive.
Bonner Springs softball swept by Piper, Tonganoxie
By Nick Bates
May 1, 2008
The Bonner Springs Bravettes were shut out in both games against Lansing on Monday night, falling 11-0 and 10-0.
Annual Basehor festival approaching
May 1, 2008 in print edition on A2
The Third Annual Basehor Dairy Days festival is coming up June 7.
Chamber to fete NHS members
May 1, 2008
The Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce’s will hold its annual recognition of the Bonner Springs High School National Honor Society students.
Gardener’s life a monotony of watering, weeding
By Gwyn Mellinger
May 1, 2008
While the results of a vegetable garden can provide immense satisfaction and win you instant friends who covet your bounty, gardening isn’t a terribly exciting pursuit.
Jurors view grisly video of Dollar General crime scene
By Jesse Truesdale
May 1, 2008 in print edition on A12
A graphic video of the November 2005 crime scene at a Dollar General store in Bonner Springs was shown as the trial for the first of three suspects charged with murder got under way this week.
Edwardsville Council hears pitch for park master plan
By Nicole Kelley
May 1, 2008 in print edition on A8
During a work session before the regular meeting, Council members discussed entering into a contract with Indigo Design Inc. to develop a strategic plan for the future of Edwardsville City Park.