Archive for Thursday, April 16, 2009

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Commuter forecast, April 16, 2009
April 16, 2009
Temperatures this morning are very mild. There aren’t any weather-related problems, but there is some roadwork on I-35 and near MCI.
3rd Dollar General suspect pleads guilty
April 16, 2009
Four years after the Nov. 11, 2005, slaying of Tonganoxie resident Robin Bell, all three suspects involved in the murder have seen their day in court.
Council unhappy with K-7/I-70 project
April 16, 2009
The Kansas Highway 7 and Interstate 70 interchange project was on the table during a workshop before Monday night’s City Council meeting, but the council wasn’t buying it.
BSHS soccer routs Schlagle for second victory of year
April 16, 2009
After a disappointing 1-0 weather-shortened loss against Kansas City Christian on Thursday, April 9, Bonner Springs took out its frustrations on Schlagle on Monday night.
Relay for Life seeks cancer survivors for celebration
April 16, 2009
Relay for Life of Kaw Valley is extending an invitation to cancer survivors and their guests to a celebration reception.
Girl Scout troop collects food for center
April 16, 2009
Members of the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Junior Girl Scout Troop 1134 are in the midst of a canned food drive to earn their Bronze Award, the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can earn.
BSHS senior discovered future in injury
April 16, 2009
Bonner Springs senior Stephen Call realized he wanted to become a physical therapy assistant after he injured his knee.
Five questions: Cabling to space
Space Pirate breaks down NASA challenge
April 16, 2009
Who are the Kansas City Space Pirates?
Fundraiser to help resident
April 16, 2009
A Texas Hold em’ fundraiser and silent auction is being organized to help the family of Jeremy Wiles, a Bonner Springs resident injured in an auto accident.
Spring cleanup to be hosted
April 16, 2009
The Bonner Springs citywide cleanup will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at South Park.
Tonganoxie spoils Basehor’s stadium opener
April 16, 2009
Basehor-Linwood dropped its season opener to Tonganoxie on Wednesday.
Letter: Thanks to Millers Pharmacy
April 16, 2009
Lisa Isley Albert writes in to say thanks to Millers Pharmacy in Bonner Springs.
Remember When
April 16, 2009
Moments from years gone by
Young Bonner Springs tennis players showing promise at tough tournaments
April 16, 2009
Top-tier competition is something the Bonner Springs boys tennis team hasn’t shied away from this season.
Edwardsville Council mulls ways to make up shortfall
April 16, 2009
Budget cuts to the tune of nearly $125,000 were on the top of everyone’s mind at Monday night’s Edwardsville City Council meeting.
Bonner Springs golfers third at Mill Valley
April 16, 2009
The Bonner Springs boys golf team hoped to build off of its strong season-opening performance at the Sunflower Hills Invitational, and the Braves did just that on Wednesday, April 8, when they competed at the Mill Valley Invitational.
Magic 8th: Bobcats storm past THS in extra inning
April 16, 2009
Basehor-Linwood softball players stepped up their performances in extra innings on Thursday.
Remodeling program topic of meeting
April 16, 2009
There will be a public meeting about the Mid-America Regional Council’s new home remodeling loan program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Edwardsville Community Center, 696 S. Third St.
USD 204 retirees looking forward to time off, travel
April 16, 2009
In 43 years of being involved in education, one of Larry Berg’s proudest moments happened on some school buses.
Lawrence center offers free prom dresses
April 16, 2009
The Roger Hill Volunteer Center in Lawrence is offering free prom dresses to area girls.
Herre leads Bravettes to victory
April 16, 2009
Home pool advantage worked in Bonner Springs’ favor on Thursday, April 9, as the Bravettes defeated Shawnee Mission East and Turner.
Club to present flowers
April 16, 2009
The Bonner Springs Garden Club is presenting a Holiday Standard Flower Show, “Beyond Easter,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, in the community room across from the library at the Bonner Springs Community Center, 200 E. 3rd St.
Delaware Ridge to host meeting for parents
April 16, 2009
Parents of students starting kindergarten next year are invited to attend a kindergarten information night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Delaware Ridge Elementary.
Joint PTOs to host carnival
April 16, 2009
The Parent Teacher Organizations of Bonner Springs Elementary, Delaware Ridge Elementary and Edwardsville Elementary Schools of USD 204 are announcing their “Student Hoopla!” carnival.
Retired chaplain presents Easter spiritual to club
April 16, 2009
The Rev. Ray Bailey, retired chaplain at Bethany Medical Center, presented the annual Easter spiritual aims program for the Edwardsville Kiwanis Club at its meeting held last week as Sister’s Restaurant. The club will have a busy month assisting the United Way before the RSVP banquet and will honor scholarship winners on April 23.
School board changes date
April 16, 2009
The date for the next Bonner Springs-Edwardsville USD 204 Board of Education meeting has been switched from April 20 to April 27.
On the record
April 16, 2009
Bonner Springs and Edwardsville Police and Fire calls.
Fire of hope and change must remain stoked
April 16, 2009
The day is cold and overcast. We meet, the five of us, for lunch. It is a Sunday afternoon, after church. We are old friends catching up on the news in each other’s lives. It is what good friends should do — touch base and refresh the sense of connectedness that friendships over time bring with them.
Sentencing alleviates grief felt by homicide victim’s family
April 16, 2009
Nearly two years after a former Bonner Springs resident was killed in a traffic accident, family members say they still deal with their loved ones’ death.
Vaughn-Trent to receive downtown business dollars
April 16, 2009
Each third Thursday of the month, downtown businesses will stay open late until 8 p.m. and will select a different charity to donate a portion of their sales.
Newspapers fight to survive
April 16, 2009
Yes, I have been aware that times are difficult in the newspaper business. I know several excellent journalists who have lost their jobs, yet I didn’t know how tough things were.

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