Archive for Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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Debbie Folk's fellow teachers and PTO members at Edwardsville Elementary School recently organized a benefit dinner to help Folk through her second round of breast cancer treatments. The dinner Wednesday, Dec Andy Warhol, “Flowers,” 1970, one in a series of 10 screenprints on paper. (c) The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts/Artists Rights Society, New York Andy Warhol, “Muhammad Ali,”1978, one in a series of four screen prints on Strathmore Bristol paper. (c) 2008 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts/Artists Rights Society, New York Michael Saldivar shows off his Renaissance certificate for being part of the honor program at Bonner Springs High School. The Renaissance program rewards students for their attendance and grades Basehor resident Richard Meleta looks into the woods surrounding his home. Meleta and his wife, Janice, struggle with the constant fear of being injured by a stray bullet or arrow from deer hunters in the area Madison Epp (middle), a 14-year-old ballet dancer from Bonner Springs, is about to perform in Kansas City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” for the fifth time Debbie Folk, first-grade teacher at Edwardsville Elementary, is battling a second round of breast cancer. Her fellow teachers and PTO members recently organized a benefit dinner to help Folk through this trying time Carol Courtney Andy Warhol, “Flowers,” 1970, one in a series of 10 screenprints on paper. (c) The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts/Artists Rights Society, New York Andy Warhol, “Flowers,” 1970, one in a series of 10 screenprints on paper. (c) The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts/Artists Rights Society, New York Drivers navigate the lane closures along Front Street. Some lanes have been closed off while the installation of new water and sewer mains can be completed Bridgett Bradley, left, 16, and Paige Hinson, 17, go through bags of winter scarves and gloves that were donated for a service project organized by the Bonner Springs High School Kayettes club Judy Cox, investment representative with Cox and Neal LLC in Bonner Springs, offers tips for getting through the holidays while still being responsible about debt
Polls

Do you like winter snowfalls?

Response Percent
Yes. It makes for pleasant scenery.
 
 58%
No. It’s too hard to get around.
 
 41%
Total 24

Lead stories

6:30 a.m.
Fort Leavenworth’s new commander announced
December 7, 2009
President Barak Obama’s pick to be the next commander at Fort Leavenworth brings with him a generous mix of battlefield and academic experience.

All stories

City finds overnight road clearing problematic
By Melissa Treolo
December 9, 2009
Though Bonner Springs workers were out clearing roads by 7 p.m. Tuesday night after the first significant snowfall of the season, it wasn’t without difficulties.
Education official: Some districts in state are running out of money
By Scott Rothschild
December 9, 2009
Some school districts are having difficulty making payroll because of budget cuts and delayed payments from the state, Deputy Education Commissioner Dale Dennis said Tuesday.
Winter weather advisory expired but roads still dangerous
Staff Reports
December 9, 2009
The winter weather advisory for the area has expired, but drivers in Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties are urged to still use caution and drive at least 10 mph below posted speeds.
5 Questions: Deterring debt
December 9, 2009
Judy Cox, investment representative, with Cox and Neal LLC in Bonner Springs, offers tips for getting through the holidays while still being responsible about debt.
Oh, deer
Sheriff’s office gives tips as deer season wanes
By Estuardo Garcia
December 9, 2009
Lt. Mark D. Metcalf, patrol division commander with the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office, discusses ways Leavenworth County residents can stay safe as deer season comes to a close.
4-H Club donates more than 500 pounds of food
By Estuardo Garcia
December 9, 2009
The Livewires 4-H Club of Jarbalo wanted to show just how thankful they were this holiday season by giving back.
Oh, deer
Sheriff’s office gives tips as deer season wanes
By Estuardo Garcia
December 9, 2009
Lt. Mark D. Metcalf, patrol division commander with the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office, discusses ways Leavenworth County residents can stay safe as deer season comes to a close.
McLouth bull rider making his way to the little screen
Staff Reports
December 9, 2009
A McLouth professional bull rider will be featured on a Country Music Television show.
Students learn firsthand about career choices
By Estuardo Garcia
December 9, 2009
Since the seventh grade, Haley Hart, a senior at Basehor-Linwood High School, has known that she wanted to work with babies.