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Minors in possession: Sandstone citations keep court docket full
By Jesse Truesdale
October 1, 2008
In the classroom-sized, salmon-and-blue multipurpose room of the Bonner Springs Community Center, seven people, all between the ages of 18 and 20, wait their turn in the stuffy room among about 20 other people to speak to Judge Bill Hutton.

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Kansas Volleyball Association Rankings: Week Four
October 2, 2008
The Kansas Volleyball Association has released its rankings for week four of the 2008 season.
BSHS freshmen hold off Mill Valley for football victory
Chieftain Staff Report
October 2, 2008
The Bonner Springs High School freshman football team knocked off Mill Valley on Monday in dramatic fashion.
CGSC Foundation gets NASCAR exposure
Special to the Current
October 2, 2008
Number 25 Team Rensi Motorsports Ford sported the Command and General Staff College Foundation black and gold logo Sept. 27 at Kansas Speedway as a way to demonstrate support for the nonprofit organization at Fort Leavenworth, just a few miles away from the racetrack.
Remember when
October 2, 2008
A look back at this week in history in Bonner Springs, Edwardsville and Basehor.
The siren song of opera
By Rae Sedgwick
October 2, 2008
Once in a while life hands you a moment that you know will never come again; it is a moment one savors for as long as one is allowed to hold such moments.
‘Tin Lizzy’ turns 100
By Sandra Thomas
October 2, 2008
This year marks the 100th year since Henry Ford began making and selling his famous Model T’s. He improved the manufacturing process until an entire vehicle could be assembled in 90 minutes, using one color of fast-drying paint.
Moore defends his vote on rescue package
By Scott Rothschild
October 2, 2008
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer on Tuesday campaigned in support of the failed financial markets bailout, and backed U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, the only Kansan in Congress who voted for the proposal.
Bravettes show improvements amid tough competition
By Nick Bates
October 2, 2008
In what was expected to be a season full of growth for a youth-laden Bonner Springs girls tennis team, the Bravettes took some big steps forward on Saturday at the Wildcat Invitational at De Soto High School.
More of this, that and BSHS football
By Clausie Smith
October 2, 2008
Maybe we should call this column a bit of “this and that.” In the past couple of weeks, I’ve had some answers to a couple of issues discussed in recent weeks.
Autumn a breath of fresh air
October 2, 2008
In these days when the news is full of doom and gloom about the economy and the airwaves blast an endless stream of invective-filled political ads, we turn to the season’s change for a respite.
Kaw Valley Farm Tour set this weekend
By Karrey Britt
October 2, 2008
Don and Terri Gibbs tried buffalo steaks more than 20 years ago and they were immediately hooked.
Reality halts Edwards at Kansas Speedway
Jesse Temple
October 2, 2008
In the video-game world, maybe Carl Edwards pulls off the unimaginable feat in his streaking red and white race car. Maybe Edwards blows by Jimmie Johnson at full speed on the final lap — in the final turn, no less — without consequences, to win on his home track.
BSHS volleyball seeks winning streak
By Nick Bates
October 2, 2008
The Bonner Springs volleyball squad is having a tough time rebuilding this season, but coach Kerri Jennings thinks a breakthrough may be right around the corner.
Candidate accused of ‘voter intimidation’
By Jesse Truesdale
October 2, 2008
A candidate for a local Kansas Senate seat says his opponent is threatening businesses that support him.
Tickets for NAACP banquet on sale
October 2, 2008
The Bonner Springs NAACP will have its 51st annual Freedom Fund Banquet at 7 p.m., Oct. 11 at Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 Parallel Pkwy. The theme for this year is “NAACP — Power, Justice, Freedom, Vote.”
Church to celebrate pastor’s anniversary
October 2, 2008
The Olivet Church of God in Christ, 201 Springdale St., will play host to a sixth wedding anniversary celebration for Pastor Nathaniel Banks and his wife Dana Banks at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 and Oct. 10, and 4 p.m. Oct 12. Bishop Lemuel Thuston will deliver the sermon.
Pink Zebra to raise funds for cancer
October 2, 2008
The Pink Zebra Boutique will host its second annual Cocktails for a Cure, a breast cancer fundraiser event, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, at 221 Oak St., Bonner Springs.
Alpaca farm opens gates to public
By Estuardo Garcia
October 2, 2008
Macel and Bruce Koerth have one more reason to be excited about being alpaca raisers.
Kaos win division, brace for playoffs
By Nick Bates
October 2, 2008
The Kansas Kaos beat the Kansas City Panthers in the season finale on Saturday by a score of 28-20. With the win they improved their season record to 9-1, and clinched the division title.
BSHS graduate has preached around the world
By Nicole Kelley
October 2, 2008
It’s been 51 years since the Rev. Russell W. Davis, Sr., found his calling and began his career as a Christian pastor.