Archive for Thursday, October 22, 2009

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Hip-hop artist shares the fundamentals of writing
October 22, 2009
Noted Kansas City-based hip-hop artist Stacy “Reach” Smith gave a small group of teens a lesson on the building blocks of writing Thursday night at the Bonner Springs City Library hip-hop poetry workshop.
Basehor-Linwood student’s death under investigation
October 22, 2009
The cause of a 16-year-old Basehor Linwood High School student’s death is not yet known.
Wyandotte County Museum to host antique appraisal show
October 22, 2009
Manion’s International Auction House and the Wyandotte County Historical Society partner to produce the first annual Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31, at the George Meyn Community Center in Wyandotte County Park, 126th and State Ave., Bonner Springs.
Bonner Springs volleyball substate bracket
October 22, 2009
The Bonner Springs volleyball team will compete in the Class 5A substate tournament at 2 p.m. Saturday at Topeka Seaman.
Braves’ Ballou is KVL king
BSHS senior captures elusive league title on muddy course
October 22, 2009
Brooks Ballou’s pursuit of perfection continues.
Kerry Roberts basketball deadline extended
October 22, 2009
The Kerry Roberts Winter Basketball league has extended its registration deadline for the 2009-2010 season.
Mayors offer annual event
October 22, 2009
The Mayor’s Annual Prayer Breakfast will be 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Reardon Civic Center, 500 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
Bonner Springs doubles pair overpowers at state tourney
October 22, 2009
Emily Randolph and Breanna Tendick’s Cinderella season came to a close Friday at the Class 5A state tournament in Wichita.
Neighbors: Mark Loughry
October 22, 2009
Mark Loughry is the Basehor city administrator
Rotarians give back to community through hard work
October 22, 2009
Members of the Bonner Springs Rotary Club started their Saturday morning ready to give back to their community.
New business owner focuses on relaxation
October 22, 2009
Blending relaxation and work isn’t always an easy task, but new Bonner Springs resident Karen Lilley has managed to do just that with Pause … The Spa at 515.
Healing through the building process
October 22, 2009
“It was absolute destruction. Not a piece of metal on the car was in its intended shape.” This is the way Kris Munsch describes the wreckage of the car in which his son was killed nearly five years ago.
Public Health Department to dump wood for free
October 22, 2009
The Public Health Department’s Air Quality program will play host to a Free Wood Debris Dump Day for the residents of Wyandotte County from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7, at C.S.Carey, Inc.’s wood grinding facility, 6225 Kansas Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
Ag Hall of Fame to offer trick-or-treat event
October 22, 2009
The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame will present “Trick or Treat on the Farm” from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the museum, 630 N. 126th St.
Congressman finds music effective stress relief
October 22, 2009
Whenever the soft sounds of a strumming guitar mixed with a voice singing early folk or rock melodies is heard throughout the Longworth House Office Building in Washington, D.C., it is a fair assumption those sounds are coming from Dennis Moore’s office.
Club member honored
October 22, 2009
The Edwardsville Kiwanis Club honored Ian Sangster for more than 20 years of service as secretary-treasurer of the club. The presentation took place during the club’s installation dinner at Frontier Steakhouse.
Bonner Library to play host to hip-hop poetry night
October 22, 2009
The Bonner Springs City Library will be playing host to a hip-hop poetry workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in conjunction with Teen Read Week, Oct. 18-24.
Grave robbery case finished after three years
October 22, 2009
It has been more than three years now since Justin Manning’s death by car accident, and Angela Bickham will have to bury her son twice. But she said she’s glad the incident involving the robbery of his grave is something she can finally put behind her.
Bonner Springs sends Herre out with Senior Night sweep
October 22, 2009
Monday night was Senior Night for the Bonner Springs volleyball team, and Emily Herre, the Bravettes’ lone senior, was honored with flowers and a standing ovation on a night where her team defeated Schlagle and Turner.
On the agenda: Bonner Springs City Council
October 22, 2009
The Bonner Springs City Council will meet Monday, Oct. 26.
Gift and craft bazaar set for Saturday
October 22, 2009
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee will have a Gift and Craft Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in McDevitt Hall in the church basement.
VF Outlet to open
October 22, 2009
The Legends at Village West announced that VF Outlet is the newest signed lease at the 1.2 million square-foot shopping center in Kansas City, Kan.
BSHS graduate wins $10,000 playing lottery
October 22, 2009
When Teran Holter’s parents asked her what she wanted for her 19th birthday, she didn’t know what to tell them.
Edwardsville sales tax election approaches
October 22, 2009
Residents of Edwardsville soon will have to answer whether they favor a sales tax increase.
Vaccinations pass test of time in protecting Americans
October 22, 2009
I’m always amazed at the issues that spring up to divide people.
Lottery board receives results from hired consultants
October 22, 2009
Gaming and financial consultants hired to advise the Lottery Gaming Facilities Review Board say the proposed Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway would generate more than $203 million in gaming revenues in 2013.
Military speaker stresses disaster preparedness
October 22, 2009
Robust laughter sounded through the doors of Eisenhower Auditorium at Fort Leavenworth’s Lewis and Clark Center.
Letter: Domestic violence’s harm
October 22, 2009
To the editor: Kudos to Basehor Police Chief Lloyd Martley for speaking out against domestic violence in the Oct. 15 Sentinel.
Sampler festival planners preparing for 2010 event
October 22, 2009
Leavenworth County officials organizing the 2010 and 2011 Kansas Sampler Festival are hoping to present all the sights, sounds, and tastes that Kansas has to offer.
Depth shines for Braves at WyCo meet
October 22, 2009
For the first time all season, the Bonner Springs cross country team competed in a race and senior standout Brooks Ballou wasn’t the winner.
BLMS tops Clark as middle school season wraps up
October 22, 2009
The Basehor-Linwood Middle School eighth-grade football team took down Clark Middle School, 28-8, on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Theater owner organizes improv comedy festival
October 22, 2009
After being open for more than two years now, the owner of the Roving Imp Theater thinks it’s about time he does something that’s never been done before in Bonner Springs.
Kids say the darndest things
October 22, 2009
Art Linkletter knew, of course.
Bonner Springs scores late touchdown, moves step closer to state playoff berth
October 22, 2009
Jake Barren is used to seeing his twin brother, Max Barren, get the call to carry the ball into the end zone while close to the goal line.
Commuter Forecast for October 22, 2009
October 22, 2009
Expect wet roads and a few new lane changes and closures on the Kansas Turnpike on Thursday morning.
Times no worse today
October 22, 2009
Since I was very young, I have been an avid fan of history. I have always enjoyed looking at past challenges mankind has faced and how they solved the issues.
Opportunity awaits BSHS Friday night
October 22, 2009
With its back to the wall and its season on the line, the Bonner Springs football team played its wild card, won its Class 5A district opener and moved within striking distance of a state playoff berth.
Watch D.O.G.S. take over in BSE classrooms
October 22, 2009
Watch D.O.G.S. began attending Bonner Springs Elementary School on a regular basis after a Sept. 29 pizza event, where 90 new D.O.G.S. were formed.