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Official warns of scam involving deeds
Chieftain Staff Reports
May 14, 2008
The Leavenworth County register of deeds is alerting residents of a possible scam affecting new property owners in the area.
Delaware Ridge Elementary students strut their stuff
By Jesse Truesdale
May 14, 2008
The term “variety show” may, for some, evoke the Ed Sullivan Show; much like the television revue that gave America its first taste of the Beatles, the Delaware Ridge show featured live entertainment — singing, dancing, poetry and jokes
Mike McBride’s boys basketball camp
May 14, 2008
Basehor-Linwood boys basketball coach Mike McBride’s boys camp will take place in early June.
Football camp coming to BLHS
May 14, 2008
Basehor-Linwood football coach Steve Hopkins will conduct a summer camp for boys interested in improving their skills or learning the game.
Noah Simpson’s girls basketball camp
May 14, 2008
Basehor-Linwood girls basketball coach Noah Simpson will have a girls camp in late May and early June.
‘Anything but traditional’
By Nicole Kelley
May 14, 2008
May 8 marked the day that 150 Bonner Springs High School seniors had eagerly awaited the past four years.
Foes see coal plant supporters trying another ‘Hail Mary’
By Scott Rothschild
May 14, 2008
Will there be another “Hail Mary” attempt to get approval of the coal-burning plants project in southwest Kansas?
Grandma gladly bows to princesses, for now
By Sandra Thomas
May 14, 2008
There’s a whole generation of little princesses waiting to claim their kingdoms — a whole nation of would-be female royalty.
Exchange student host families sought
May 14, 2008
The Foundation for Intercultural Travel, is looking for hosts for international students, ages 15 to 18, from the area.
CMS student to go Outward Bound
May 14, 2008
Clark Middle School sixth-grader Abigail Ward was selected as one of 24 middle school student in Expeditionary Learning schools across the United States to receive a full scholarship for a weeklong Outward Bound experience in Maryland
Remembering mothers and their sacrifices
By Jesse Truesdale
May 14, 2008
Though she was blessed in many ways, my mother had a hard life. I’m sure there must have been times when it seemed like she couldn’t bear to suffer any more.
Family bond invisible but strong
By Rae Sedgwick
May 14, 2008
On a weekend in late April when the daffodils were open and the yellow tulips were budding, one of my nieces, now living in Boston, was home for the weekend.
Carlsbad Caverns trek worthwhile
By Clausie Smith
May 14, 2008
Other than Bruce Wayne’s alter ego, Batman, relatively few people are fond of caves and bats.
Lamenting a loss
May 14, 2008
Oh, the loss of my friend of 71 years, Joanne O’Brien!
Good publicity
May 14, 2008
On April 24, while visiting our granddaughter, we attended and thoroughly enjoyed an interesting and entertaining concert at BLHS.
Fuel costs hurt city, school services
By Nicole Kelley
May 14, 2008
The rising cost of gasoline prices has been rough on many people the last few months, but it’s becoming more of a burden for public entities that make many community services possible.
New home pondered for City Hall
By Jesse Truesdale
May 14, 2008
The Bonner Springs City Council meeting included a dose of fresh air, and for at least one Council member, a walk down memory lane.
Businesses take stand against crime
By Jesse Truesdale
May 14, 2008
A loose-knit crime-watch organization of local business owners is becoming more organized and less loose.
4-H shooters win state championship
May 14, 2008
The Wyandotte County 4-H Shooting Sports BB Gun Team took first place at the Kansas State Championship Match on April 12 in Great Bend.
Herre leads BSHS swimmers at league
By Nick Bates
May 14, 2008
The Bonner Springs Bravettes closed out the swimming season on a high note on May 7 at the Independent League Championships at the Bonner Springs YMCA.
Willie Wilson T-Bones Classic Golf Tourney
May 14, 2008
Openings remain for teams of three at the third annual Willie Wilson T-Bones Classic Golf Tournament at 10 a.m. on June 2 at Dub’s Dread Golf Course.
Longing for the days when slow-pitch was king at local ball fields
By Jim Finley
May 14, 2008
The one thing I have missed at Lions Park in recent years is some good slow-pitch games.