Archive for Thursday, December 3, 2009

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Opera singer turned minister opens church
By Nicole Kelley
December 3, 2009
Former opera singer turned Methodist minister finds peace through spiritual journey that leads to opening of new church

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Commuter Forecast for December 3, 2009
December 3, 2009
Expect a very chilly start to the morning along with breezy conditions and reduced speeds along Interstate 70.
BSHS wrestlers protect the house
By Chris Wristen
December 3, 2009
Brandon Jobe couldn’t have asked for a better result in his first outing as the new Bonner Springs wrestling coach.
Turnout thrills BSHS senior who organized blood drive
By Nicole Kelley
December 3, 2009
Chris Throckmorton had his hands full Wednesday, Nov. 25, as he ran around the Bonner Springs YMCA trying to keep order at a blood drive he helped organize.
BSHS wrestlers eye big year under first-year coach Jobe
By Nick Bates
December 3, 2009
There is not a lonelier feeling in the world than standing in the middle of a wrestling mat going against a guy that is the same weight as you and probably knows every move that you have in your arsenal.
Edwardsville Fire Department calls Nov. 23-27
December 3, 2009
Edwardsville Fire Department calls Nov. 23-27
Expeditionary Learning sees success in schools
By Melissa Treolo
December 3, 2009
Schools across the country may have taken a major hit to their budgets over the last year, but one aspect of learning has seen tremendous growth.
Bonner Springs Fire Department calls Nov. 24-29
December 3, 2009
Bonner Springs Fire Department calls Nov. 24-29
New Christmas tree helps kick off season in Edwardsville
By Nicole Kelley
December 3, 2009
In a time when budgets are being cut across the board, Edwardsville residents got a surprise Tuesday night when a new tree was unveiled at the annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting event.
Former Bonner Springs football standouts to play for national championship Sunday
Staff Reports
December 3, 2009
Former Bonner Springs High School football and track standouts Jonathan and Jeremy Walker won numerous individual state championships on the track for BSHS during their high school careers.
On the agenda: USD 204 Board of Education
December 3, 2009
The USD 204 Board of Education will meet Monday, Dec. 7.
USM to conduct free basketball clinic
December 3, 2009
The University of St. Mary men’s basketball program will play host to a clinic for area boys and girls.
Bonner Springs event kicks off the holidays
By Melissa Treolo
December 3, 2009
As he prepared to cut the ribbon at the top of Oak Street, Mayor Clausie Smith announced the official renaming of that well-worn street to be Candy Cane Promenade.
State board gives OK to casino at Speedway
By Nicole Kelley
December 3, 2009
For the second time, the Kansas Speedway has been chosen as the site for a state-owned and operated casino in Wyandotte County.
Opera singer turned minister opens church
By Nicole Kelley
December 3, 2009
Former opera singer turned Methodist minister finds peace through spiritual journey that leads to opening of new church
20 vendors to be featured in holiday craft fair
December 3, 2009
The Women of the Moose will play host to a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec.5, at the Moose Lodge 1999 KCK, at 6621 Turner Drive.
Lei Valley honors milestone with open-house event
December 3, 2009
Area residents and prospective homeowners are invited to attend an open house celebrating the third-year anniversary of the Lei Valley Subdivision.
Concert series highlighting holiday season to begin
December 3, 2009
The Kaw Valley Community Chorus, under the direction of Kimberly Demings, invites community members to attend one of its holiday performances during December.
Remember When
December 3, 2009
A look back through the years.
Thanksgiving inspires appreciation for life
By Sandra Thomas
December 3, 2009
One of the perks of getting together for Thanksgiving meals is the after-dinner session of exchanging memories and stories of times long past.
Letters: Sad about Santa
December 3, 2009
What else is there to say? Our family has always started the holiday season off right with a trip to the Ag Hall of Fame to visit Santa in the Old Depot and to take a train ride on the Santa Express around the property.
Strange fruit
By Clausie Smith
December 3, 2009
It wasn’t something that I’d hoped for, but in terms of numbers, it was a successful crop. In fact, this successful crop was a pain in the neck — well actually, the back — after I got done picking it up.
Neighbors: Carla Kaiser
December 3, 2009
Carla Kaiser is the Basehor Community Library director.
Wrestling squad loaded with talent, worth a look
By Chris Wristen
December 3, 2009
With the graduation of senior Tanner McCleary, I’ll admit I was a bit less stoked when I headed to Tuesday’s season-opening wrestling dual.
Tree farmer shares life-long passion with community
By Nicole Kelley
December 3, 2009
Brian Bierman knows Christmas trees.
Experience will be strength for Bonner Springs girls
By Nick Bates
December 3, 2009
Clay Oakes has a different challenge facing him entering the 2009-2010 basketball season than he did a year ago.