Archive for Thursday, October 1, 2009

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American Legion member Joan Moore plays the bagpipes at a ceremony honoring deceased veterans. Veterans, friends and family remembered three former members of the military on Sept. 24

Jacque Egnatic, a Bonner Springs jeweler, invented a device to clean jewelry in the dishwasher

Kobi’s Bar and Grill Bike Show, pictured, raised more than $2,000 to benefit Vaughn-Trent Community Services. Now in its 17th year, the event featured a bike judging contest, raffle and silent auction

Polls

Which level of football is your favorite to watch?

Response	Percent
College		64%
I don’t watch football.		15%
High school		10%
Professional		8%
Total	57

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For all veterans, a fitting farewell: By Kaitlyn Syring; October 1, 2009; A cool breeze cuts through the trees at Leavenworth National Cemetery. The sun gleams on hands clasped and heads bowed in prayer.

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Major turnpike accident results in no injuries; traffic backed up for another 2 hours: Staff Reports; October 1, 2009; An accident this morning on westbound Interstate 70 just east of the Bonner Springs exit, where a semi rolled into the ditch and caught on fire, resulted in no injuries or fatalities.
Commuter forecast for October 1, 2009: By Ashley Meenen; October 1, 2009; Expect a wet start to your morning commute as storms continue to pass through the area. Along with the rain, you can expect to experience the same ongoing traffic delays on your way into work. Drive safely.
For all veterans, a fitting farewell: By Kaitlyn Syring; October 1, 2009; A cool breeze cuts through the trees at Leavenworth National Cemetery. The sun gleams on hands clasped and heads bowed in prayer.
MIll Valley strikes fast, drills BSHS: By Chris Wristen; October 1, 2009; Fresh off of its first victory of the season against Lansing, the Bonner Springs football team hoped to upend another of the Kaw Valley League’s traditional powers on Friday.
Invention satisfies customer queries: By Nicole Kelley; October 1, 2009; For more than 30 years, Jacque Egnatic listened to clients at her jewelry store say they wished there was a way to clean their jewelry at home like the professionals do.
Basehor Community Library begins classes on basics of investment: By Kaitlyn Syring; October 1, 2009; One item it seems everyone wants more of is money.
Rotarians unite to put ‘service before self’: By Nicole Kelley; October 1, 2009; Bonner Springs Rotary Club takes part in a $200 million challenge to raise money for the fight against polio
Letter: Bike Show thanks: October 1, 2009; Vicki Kobialka thanks participants of the Kobi’s bike show.
Bonner Springs student spreads autism awareness through project: By Nicole Kelley; October 1, 2009; When it came time to do her senior project, Kaleigh Crider took the opportunity to not only complete a school assignment, but to show support for a cause that is close to her heart.
Bonner Springs resident hospitalized after ATV crash: October 1, 2009; A Bonner Springs resident was transported to the hospital after colliding with a cow on an all-terrain vehicle.
Back to Golden Rule: By Clausie Smith; October 1, 2009; Do you remember when you were young and about to slam the screen door as you roared outside to join friends?
Remember When: October 1, 2009; A look back through the years
Bonner Springs council negotiates road repair: By Melissa Treolo; October 1, 2009; Prior to Monday night’s City Council meeting, the council came to a consensus that will turn a damaged stretch of road into a resurfaced one for a lot less money than might be expected.
NAACP president asks council to reconsider cemetery name: By John Beal; October 1, 2009; Supporters of a long-neglected black cemetery in Edwardsville told the Edwardsville City Council Monday they disagreed with the name the council chose. Members of the council wanted to avoid controversy and hurt feelings by choosing a name with no racial identity.
Maywood Church plans weekend bake sale: October 1, 2009; Baked goods, homemade jellies and jams, autographed memorabilia and other bargains will be up for grabs at Maywood Community Church’s annual Fall Bazaar and Garage Sale Saturday, Oct. 10.
Kiwanis presents award, gets new president: October 1, 2009; The Edwardsville Kiwanis Club reviewed its activities for the past year during the group’s meeting last week at Sister’s Restaurant.
CMS 8th-grade volleyball completes busy week: October 1, 2009; The Clark Middle School eighth-grade volleyball team had a jam-packed week.
CMS 8th-grade football falls to Lansing, Tongie: October 1, 2009; The Clark Middle School eighth-grade football team ran into a tough foe from Lansing on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and suffered a 28-6 defeat.
Parade winners announced: October 1, 2009; The Golden Living entry swept two awards in the Edwardsville Autumnfest Parade.
Lecture focuses on surviving and thriving despite cancer: October 1, 2009; Cushing Memorial Hospital, Leavenworth, is presenting a lecture next week on breast health.
On the agenda: USD 204 Board of Education: October 1, 2009; Agenda items for the Oct. 5 meeting
Edwardsville Fire Department calls: October 1, 2009; Edwardsville Fire Department calls made from Monday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Sept. 27.
High school reunion math is inescapable: By John Beal; October 1, 2009; I got a letter the other day. Members of my high school class are asked to gather in a Prairie Village park in mid-October for a sort of potluck mini-reunion.
Bonner Springs Police Department calls: October 1, 2009; Bonner Springs Police Department calls made from Sunday, Sept. 20, to Sunday, Sept. 27
On the record: Bonner Springs Fire Department calls: October 1, 2009; Bonner Springs Fire Department calls from Wednesday, Sept. 23, to Saturday, Sept. 26
KVL unscathed in latest KSHSAA classifications: Staff Reports; October 1, 2009; The Kansas State High School Activities Association on Monday released the school classifications for the 2009-2010 school year, an nothing has changed for Kaw Valley League schools.
Kobi’s annual bike show benefits Vaughn-Trent: By Nicole Kelley; October 1, 2009; Bikers swarmed onto Bonner Springs Saturday, Sept. 19 to attend the Kobi’s Bar and Grill Bike Show and support a local charity organization.
Ballou overcomes fall, storms back for victory at Ottawa Invitational: By Nick Bates; October 1, 2009; Brooks Ballou will be glad to know he never has to race on the Ottawa course again.
Basehor runners struggle at Rim Rock: By Nick Bratkovic; October 1, 2009; After a solid overall beginning to the cross country season, Basehor-Linwood stumbled a bit on Saturday at the Rim Rock Farm Classic in Lawrence.
Basehor-Linwood grad gives KU football team a boost: By Nick Bratkovic; October 1, 2009; Alex Smith is having a ball playing football at Kansas University.
Historic school to be setting of haunted house: By Melissa Treolo; October 1, 2009; 1918 Building in Bonner to open its doors after 25 years
Area road projects to be considered for priority list: By Melissa Treolo; October 1, 2009; With both the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Mid-America Regional Council planning for the future of transportation in Kansas, area roads targeted for improvement may see some benefit.
Bobcats bounce back, cage bears: By Nick Bratkovic; October 1, 2009; Bobby Courtney saw the Turner quarterback throw the football late in the third quarter on Friday.
Bobcats fifth, Bravettes sixth at Louisburg Invitational: By Nick Bates & Nick Bratkovic; October 1, 2009; The Basehor-Linwood and Bonner Springs volleyball teams started slow but finished strong on Saturday at the Louisburg Invitational.

The postal service is cutting back hours at some rural post offices. How often do you go to the post office?

“For my own personal use, I only go a couple times a year to mail gifts, usually around Christmas and family birthdays. At that time I usually buy a couple books of stamps that last for most of the year! For professional use, I go a couple times a month to check our PO Box.”

— Erin Evans

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