Archive for Thursday, September 17, 2009

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Bonner resident charged with threatening KHP trooper
September 17, 2009
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Kansas said Timothy L. Wyrick, 32, Bonner Springs, was charged Thursday in U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kan
KVL football report: Week Two
September 17, 2009
Turner and Basehor-Linwood turned in convincing victories in week one of the high school football season, giving the impression that they could be contenders for a Kaw Valley League football championship in 2009.
Basehor resident enters into plea agreement in sex case
September 17, 2009
Basehor resident Dorsey Aldridge Jr., 67, entered into a plea agreement with the state on charges of indecent sexual behavior with children Thursday in Leavenworth County District Court.
Commuter forecast for September 17, 2009
September 17, 2009
The commute will be dry this morning and the sun will be shining. Expect a slight delay on US 40/59 for ongoing construction and along I-70. It might not be a bad idea to grab some sunglasses on your way out the door.
Bonner Springs upended by BLHS
Basehor scores five first-half touchdowns in victory over Braves
September 17, 2009
For three years, Bonner Springs football coach Lew Kasselman watched from the opposing sideline as Basehor-Linwood quarterback Brandon Leppke scrambled to pick up yardage with limited blocking and minimal success.
Wizards to stay in KCK
September 17, 2009
Plans for the Kansas City Wizards to move their permanent soccer facility to Wyandotte County became official this week.
Senators say Guantanamo detainees won’t be coming to Fort Leavenworth
September 17, 2009
U.S. Senators Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Sam Brownback, R-Kan., removed legislative holds on key administration appointees to the Departments of Defense and Justice Wednesday following dialogue with administration officials.
City conducts smoke testing
September 17, 2009
Smoke testing will be conducted on sanitary sewers Wednesday, Sept. 23, in the areas of southwest Front Street, Second Street and Neconi Avenue and north to Kump Avenue between Nettleton and Park.
Ag Hall funding spurs group protest
September 17, 2009
When the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame governing body met this week to discuss the future of the floundering museum and educational center, it had some visitors on its hands.
Wheelchair to grant BSHS student more independence, much needed comfort
September 17, 2009
Bonner Springs High School sophomore will receive a new wheelchair
WineFest to offer selections from around the world
September 17, 2009
The 2nd Annual Village West WineFest will be from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at Chateau Avalon Hotel, located in the Legends at Village West shopping district at 701 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.
Kayettes plan Powder Puff football game fundraiser
September 17, 2009
Kayettes, the Bonner Springs High School chapter of the Kansas Association of Youth (KAY) organization, will participate in the annual Powder Puff football game at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at David Jaynes Stadium.
AutumnFest this weekend
September 17, 2009
The Edwardsville AutumnFest will be Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19.
NAACP makes mark on Bonner history
Local members battle injustices
September 17, 2009
The magnitude in which the Bonner Springs NAACP has affected the community is undeniable.
Five questions: Bikes showing off
September 17, 2009
Kobi’s owner Vicki Kobialka and secretary Monica Shonkwiler discuss this year’s entertainment options at the annual bike show
Clark A team beats Patton
September 17, 2009
The Clark Middle School eighth-grade volleyball A team played host to its first home contest of the season on Thursday, Sept. 10.
CMS falls to Piper
September 17, 2009
The Clark Middle School eighth-grade volleyball B team dropped a match to Piper, 25-13, 25-19, 15-2, on Sept. 3. Angelica Ahumada’s strong serve led to six points for Clark in game two, and Kristina Schwab had some solid passing in game three.
Health department to have drive-thru flu shot clinics
September 17, 2009
Leavenworth County Health Department is offering two drive-thru seasonal flu clinics to the public. The Leavenworth drive-thru clinic is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 21 at 10th Avenue Park in Leavenworth.
Area residents take it upon themselves to build ‘green’
September 17, 2009
Several people in the Bonner and Basehor area are making green choices when building their homes
Mayor’s breakfast planned for AutumnFest 2009
September 17, 2009
The annual Edwardsville Kiwanis Club Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will open festivities at the Edwardsville Autumnfest at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Edwardsville Elementary.
Bonner Beautiful announces yard of the month winner
September 17, 2009
Mike and Sara Nieman, at 145 Tiblow Lane, are the September winners of the Yard of the Month contest, sponsored by the Bonner Beautiful Commission.
Holy-Field’s harvest brings people together
September 17, 2009
It’s been three years since Michelle and Les Meyer took a vacation.
Review board hears new casino proposal for Wyandotte County
September 17, 2009
The Kansas Lottery Commission, Kansas Entertainment LLC and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County presented a single casino proposal Tuesday to the Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board, instead of the expected two.
Former Bonner resident takes on Kemper Museum
September 17, 2009
The first day of work for the new curator at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art was a flurry of activity, covering everything from moving into a new office, attending the very first staff meeting and assisting with the layout of an upcoming exhibit, “Wyeth: Three Generations of Artistry.”
Teacher takes after family, strives to connect to youths
September 17, 2009
Growing up in a family of teachers would be enough to make a teacher out of anybody.
Service aids English-speaking effort
September 17, 2009
Imagine going to the grocery store, doctor or pharmacy and not being able to communicate what you need.
Family memories become precious over time
September 17, 2009
I stay in fairly close touch with some of my family on Facebook. I love being able to get a glimpse of their lives and share mine with them without having to write them all separately. One of those persons is my cousin Charlene Trahern, who lives in the remote western Kansas city of Richfield.
Extension offices consider consolidation
September 17, 2009
The Leavenworth County Extension office is having a cash problem.
Project mistakes incite controversy, cause council members to wonder who’s to blame
September 17, 2009
A highly anticipated project in Edwardsville is complete, but now the city is facing a $75,226.07 bill in additional expenses, and some City Council members want to know who’s at fault.
Mill Valley overcomes Steuart, BSHS
September 17, 2009
Most coaches would take a 2-0 victory in soccer and have high praise for their own squad. On Monday night though, Mill Valley coach Arlan Vomhof was quick to praise one of his opponents from Bonner Springs.
Strong kick lifts Braves’ Ballou to second straight victory
September 17, 2009
Brooks Ballou is getting used to winning races.
Deeper field expected at Bonner Springs Invitational
September 17, 2009
The Bonner Springs cross country team will try to protect its home field at 9 a.m. Saturday when it plays host to the Bonner Springs Invitational at Wyandotte County Park.
Basehor-Linwood volleyball squad roughed up at Lansing Invitational
September 17, 2009
After an up-and-down day Thursday, Sept. 10, at its home triangular where it defeated Maranatha Academy and lost to Mill Valley, the Basehor-Linwood volleyball team hoped to play the role of spoiler on Saturday at the Lansing Invitational.
Clark 7th-graders beat LMS
September 17, 2009
The Clark Middle School seventh-grade volleyball B team picked up a big victory over Lansing on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Lions won game one, 28-26, but the Panthers came back to win the final two games, 25-15 and 15-11.
Remember When
September 17, 2009
10 Years Ago (Sept. 16, 1999): Doug Clements was appointed to the Bonner Springs City Council replacing David Boal who became a district court judge.
Small local company works to detect cancer early
September 17, 2009
There are 25 people, including 16 scientists, working inside a building just north of Kansas Highway 10 in this town of about 6,000 people.
Generational gap
September 17, 2009
As I browsed through the Council Grove Rural High School yearbook from1960, I kept comparing teenagers from that long-ago era to today’s youth.