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Monthly forums cancelled
November 19, 2009
Due to the holiday season, Mayor Clausie Smith’s series of monthly forums has been cancelled for the months of November and December.
Commuter Forecast for November 19, 2009
November 19, 2009
Today’s forecast calls for dense fog across Douglas County, so allow for some extra travel time. Routine road work could cost you a few minutes.
Former BSHS star Carter thrives at Johnson County
Bonner Springs grad helps Cavaliers to second top-10 finish at nationals
November 19, 2009
James Carter is a normal college student.
Postal worker retires after 28 years
November 19, 2009
Twenty-eight years ago, David Alcala got a job with the U.S. Postal Service in Bonner Springs expecting to transfer back to his hometown of Topeka as soon as he was eligible after 90 days of work.
Veteran, candidate speak during Kiwanis meeting
November 19, 2009
The Edwardsville Kiwanis Club heard a patriotic program during its meeting last week at Sister’s Restaurant.
Program teaches confident reading to youths
November 19, 2009
Zoe and Llew helped children read books by listening to them read out loud Thursday night at the Bonner Springs City Library.
KVL coaches laud Braves’ Barren brothers
November 19, 2009
Oftentimes, football teams with 3-6 records get overlooked when it comes to postseason awards.
Dance company organizes bazaar to raise funds
November 19, 2009
All The Right Moves Dance Company of Bonner Springs will play host to a holiday bazaar to raise money for the dance teams to travel to competitions in the coming months.
Electric bills to be reduced
November 19, 2009
The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities has announced the fuel and energy recovery charge for November 2009 to April 2010 is being adjusted downward by 15.7 percent.
BSHS running back finds place among Braves’ fall-time greats
November 19, 2009
Two years to a high school student can seem like a really long time. To Max Barren, two years seemed like an eternity.
7mg band keeps friendship at the forefront
November 19, 2009
A recent battle of the bands at the Beaumont Club in the Westport district of Kansas City, Mo., has left the alternative punk band Seven Minute Goodbye reeling from the high of a round-one victory.
Letters: Thanks for service
November 19, 2009
On behalf of Baker University’s School of Professional and Graduate Studies, we would like to recognize those who have given so much for our country, including members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard.
Class provides opportunity to tap into creativity
November 19, 2009
Taking a floral design class can make anyone a bit nervous at first, but design instructor Trish Gerard says once people get started, they are usually amazed at what they can create.
Economy makes bigger need for Vaughn-Trent
November 19, 2009
At the prospect of filling 250 holiday food boxes and due to increasing requests for assistance, Vaughn-Trent Community Services is reaching out to its community for help.
On the agenda: Bonner Springs City Council
November 19, 2009
The Bonner Springs City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at City Hall, 200 E. Second St.
On the Record
November 19, 2009
Calls made to the Bonner Springs police and fire departments and the Edwardsville Fire Department.
Ag Hall of Fame’s entire board of directors resigns
November 19, 2009
Amy O’Rourke had no idea her suggestion for the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame board of directors would be embraced so quickly and unanimously.
Remember When
November 19, 2009
10 Years Ago (Nov. 18, 1999): Planning was under way for a Christmas parade as part of the food collection project of Vaughn-Trent Community Services.
Table for 125 … Community Thanksgiving dinner prepares for crowds
November 19, 2009
Following a divorce and her father’s illness, Bonner Springs resident Jodi Shelton-Langley found herself sitting at home alone one Thanksgiving Day.
Neighbors: Mark Lee
November 19, 2009
Mark Lee is the Basehor building inspector.
Former Bonner Springs standouts help Fort Scott to No. 2 ranking
November 19, 2009
Former Bonner Springs High School football and track standouts Jonathan and Jeremy Walker are having a memorable freshman season of football at Fort Scott Community College.
Children’s wish program desperate for volunteers
November 19, 2009
Making a sick child’s dreams come true is enough to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Trying to keep up
November 19, 2009
There’s an old saying that you need to walk a mile in another person’s shoes to begin to understand the problems he or she faces.
Major cuts threaten district’s budget
November 19, 2009
The district should get ready for more cuts to its already depleted budget, reported superintendent Robert Van Maren during Monday night’s board of education meeting.

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