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Family-owned business ready to change oil in Edwardsville

By Jesse Truesdale

November 20, 2008

There’s a new family business in Edwardsville. Brothers Jasen and John Currie, with the help of their father, John Sr., opened JC’s Speedy Lube on Monday, and as of midday Tuesday, the shop, at 9701 Kaw Drive, had performed 22 oil changes.

Resident awarded for persistence

By Nicole Kelley

November 20, 2008

Some call it stubbornness, but to the people who recently gave Bonner Springs resident Megan Bond an award, it’s known as persistence.

Kansas’ oldest building receives facelift

By Nicole Kelley

November 20, 2008

It’s Kansas’ oldest residence and the myths, legends, ghost stories and speculations that surround it are just a few elements that make Fort Leavenworth’s Rookery special.

Family line resembles N.Y. pretzel

By Rae Sedgwick

November 20, 2008

My family has a long lineage and the shape of a New York pretzel. We try to untangle it for anyone who will listen.

Thankful and optimistic, too

By Clausie Smith

November 20, 2008

We are just entering the holiday season and it seems to me that there are a couple of gifts that we all could use. In fact, there is tremendous shortage of both in our modern world. Now, I’m not talking about something that you buy at the store, but something that comes within.

PTO gives thanks

November 20, 2008

Bonner Springs Elementary and the BSE PTO would like to thank the local businesses that have helped with activities over the fall including Back-to-School night and Family Night.

Optimistic about Vick’s prison rehabilitation

November 20, 2008

Shortly after Michael Vick was indicted on federal dogfighting charges, he attended an empathy class at PETA’s headquarters in Norfolk, Va. He learned a lot from the class that his friends had never taught him, including that dogs have feelings and deserve better than being treated like fighting machines.

Enjoy it while price of gasoline stays low

November 20, 2008

The malaise gripping the global economy has, for now, had one welcome side effect: gasoline prices that are less than half of what they were four months ago.

Museum plans Small Mall fundraiser

November 20, 2008

The C.W. Parker Carousel Museum will have its Small Mall fundraiser 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 6 and 1-4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the museum, 320 S. Esplanade, Leavenworth.

‘Customer service a hollow phrase

By Sandra Thomas

November 20, 2008

One factor in the success of a business’ operation is how its personnel treat customers. Sometimes, I think that the old saw “the customer is always right” has been buried along with many other common courtesies.

Bravettes’ Barnes receives All-Kaw Valley League nod

By Nick Bates

November 20, 2008

The All-Kaw Valley League volleyball team was announced Monday morning, and the sole player from Bonner Springs High School is Amber Barnes.

On the Record

November 20, 2008

The Bonner Springs Police Department, Bonner Springs Fire Department and Edwardsville Fire Department report weekly calls.

On the agenda: Bonner Springs City Council

November 20, 2008

The next Bonner Springs City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, at City Hall.

Election season begins anew in Edwardsville

By Jesse Truesdale

November 20, 2008

The 2008 national elections have ended, but in Edwardsville, the outlines of the 2009 mayoral race are already emerging.

Thanksgiving Day 5K, stroll scheduled

November 20, 2008

The annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run and Family Stroll will take place at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, on the Sprint Campus in Overland Park.

BLMS girls continue strong season

Staff Reports

November 20, 2008

On Nov. 11, the BLMS eighth-grade A team defeated Gardner-based Pioneer Ridge, 33-25, behind an 11-point effort from Jamie Johnson. The balanced attack also featured a 10-point performance by Samantha Rutherford and an 8-point effort from Kara Stephens. Desiree Ridder added 3 points and Mallorie Belk chipped in 1.

Churches prepare annual turkey dinner

By Nicole Kelley

November 20, 2008

Turkeys are flying off the shelves of local stores as Thanksgiving Day nears. Five of those turkeys will be headed toward the 15th annual Bonner Springs Community Thanksgiving Dinner, which will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at the First Christian Church, 148 N. Nettleton Ave.

Bonner organizes Christmas parade

November 20, 2008

The public is invited to attend the ceremony the first annual Candy Cane Promenade Christmas event at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Centennial Park, Second and Cedar streets.

Holiday changes Chieftain schedule

November 20, 2008

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, The Chieftain will have early advertising deadlines.

Bonner Springs Wrestling Club

November 20, 2008

The Bonner Springs Wrestling Club will play host to a parents meeting and sign-up from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, in the Bonner Springs High School cafeteria.

Hornbeck, Hilton a good combo at BSHS

By Jim Finley

November 20, 2008

When the Bonner Springs school district hired Joe Hornbeck as vice principal at Bonner Springs High School they made an excellent choice because they got Joe’s expertise not only as an administrator but also as a former high school football coach with nine years of experience.

Vacation coincided with Berlin Wall’s fall

Carl Slaugh

November 20, 2008

The 19th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall quietly passed by without much notice. My desktop calendar, given to me for a Christmas present a few years ago by our youngest daughter, Heidi, contained a reminder of the event on the page for Nov. 9.

Exercise the Wii way

Senior citizens’ therapy utilizes game system

By Nicole Kelley

November 20, 2008

Sandra Neff is a champion bowler. Many years ago it was bowling alleys, heavy balls, and goofy shoes. These days, all she needs is a small controller, her Nintendo game system and a television.