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Church celebrates milestone
By Nicole Kelley
October 30, 2008
From its founding to a devastating fire and rebuilding, Bonner Springs’ first church had many highs and lows to look back on and celebrate.

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Just for kicks, Crawford plays two sports
By Nick Bates
October 30, 2008
Twice in one week Chance Crawford took the playing surface at David Jaynes Stadium for one last home game in two separate sports. On Monday it was soccer. On Friday it was football.
Rim Rock is last test for BSHS runners
By Nick Bates
October 30, 2008
The Bonner Springs High School boys cross country team is headed back to state after blazing to a second-place finish on Saturday at the Class 5A regional championships at Wyandotte County Park.
2008 Leavenworth County voter’s guide
October 30, 2008
Candidates running in area races were asked to fill out questionnaires in advance of the Nov. 4 general election
Teens arrested on burglary, arson charges
By Jesse Truesdale
October 30, 2008
Two 16-year-olds are in custody for a crime spree that swept through Wyandotte County.
Polls prepare as Nov. 4 nears
By Jesse Truesdale
October 30, 2008
With less than a week to go before Nov. 4, the Wyandotte County Elections Office and local candidates are gearing up.
Church celebrates milestone
By Nicole Kelley
October 30, 2008
From its founding to a devastating fire and rebuilding, Bonner Springs’ first church had many highs and lows to look back on and celebrate.
Food pantries worry during tough times
By Nicole Kelley
October 30, 2008
As hard economic times continue to strike the American population, community civic organizations are not exempt from the problem.
Church to host chili supper
October 30, 2008
Grinter Chapel United Methodist Women are sponsoring an all-you-can-eat chili and soup supper from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the church, 7819 Swartz Road.
African Violet show coming
October 30, 2008
The Mid America African Violet Society of Kansas City will present its 29th annual African Violet Show and Sale.
Democrats set watch party
October 30, 2008
Join fellow Democrats and supporters of Barack Obama and Joe Biden at the Wyandotte County Democratic Party’s Election Night watch party.
Braves’ playoff hopes dashed with 27-16 loss to Shawnee Heights
By Nick Bates
October 30, 2008
When a football team turns the ball over five times in a game, the chances of winning are slim.
4 Bonner squads compete at tournament
October 30, 2008
The inaugural Bonner Springs-Turner sixth- and seventh-grade volleyball tournament took place Saturday at the Bonner Springs community center.
Planners OK special-use permit
October 30, 2008
The Bonner Springs Planning Commission’s agenda for Tuesday had just one item: a special-use permit for the Holliday Sand and Gravel Plant at 21900 W. 43rd St.
Scary is as scary does
By Sandra Thomas
October 30, 2008
Halloween is one of those in-between holidays. It’s not important enough to get out of school, but the celebration seems to become more important every year.
So long, readers: I’m outta here
By Lara Hastings
October 30, 2008
An Easter egg hunt? Are you serious? That’s what I thought on my first assignment as the Basehor Sentinel reporter two and a half years ago.
Reflection spawns ballot choice
By Rae Sedgwick
October 30, 2008
It was following the movie “Secret Lives of Bees” that it became clear to me for whom I would vote in the upcoming presidential election. There is something about a life well lived and hard-fought for that I find appealing.
In memory of a softball legend and a longtime good friend
By Jim Finley
October 30, 2008
We lost another good resident last week with the passing of Tom Lindblad, who has been a longtime friend.
In Norway, they troll for profit
By Clausie Smith
October 30, 2008
In the next couple of days, we’ll see a variety of ghosts, goblins, witches, ghouls and monsters prowling the streets as part of the annual Halloween festivities. However, I doubt that we’ll see many trolls among those seeking treats.
Open house at shelter
October 30, 2008
To the editor: November 2-8 marks National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, an event sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States to recognize and celebrate the lifesaving services provided by animal shelters like our own.
Informing the citizenry
October 30, 2008
To the editor: In the colonial days, the Founding Fathers knew that a strong, viable democracy depended on an informed citizenry. That meant newspapers — and a way to make sure the newspapers got delivered.
Library offers aid to job seekers
By Jesse Truesdale
October 30, 2008
For most adults, looking for a job ranks up there with root canal work for fun experiences.
City purchases sewer cleaner
By Jesse Truesdale
October 30, 2008
Service for clogged sewer and stormwater pipes in Bonner Springs may soon get a lot speedier.
Council gives go-ahead for sewer system bids
By Jesse Truesdale
October 30, 2008
Bonner Springs City Council members in their workshop session Monday gave city staff the go-ahead on planning and seeking bids on a much scaled-down version of a major sewer-system improvement plan.
Boy Scouts plan tribute
October 30, 2008
Boy Scout Troop 149 of Bonner Springs will honor its longtime scoutmaster, Bruce Coleman, with a dinner and program at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Lake of the Forest Clubhouse.
Remember when
October 30, 2008
Bonner Springs High School students announced its fall musical, “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Steve Strom was the director.