Archive for Thursday, August 19, 2010

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KDOT approves larger stop sign at CR1/K-32 intersection: By Elvyn Jones; August 17, 2010; Leavenworth County got an encouraging response from one state agency but is still waiting word from another

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Tiblow Days plans move ahead smoothly: By Nicole Kelley; August 19, 2010; Organizers with the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce have been busy for the past year preparing for the annual Tiblow Days festival.

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Ramp work expected this weekend at I-70 and I-435: August 19, 2010; Road projects scheduled for this weekend could cause some headaches for drivers at one of the busiest interstate highway interchanges in Wyandotte County.
FAA approves grant for site study of new Leavenworth County airport: By Elvyn Jones; August 19, 2010; Commissioner reconfirm vow to spend no more money on possible airport without county voter approval
ACT results in; Bonner students showing improvement: August 19, 2010; ACT test-takers at Bonner Springs High School continue to show improvement, with tests taken in 2010 showing an average composite score of 21.2 out of 36 points possible, according to results released earlier this week.
Campbell ready for second season: Bonner Springs volleyball coach excited to build program; By Chris Wristen; August 19, 2010; When Heather Campbell huddled with her team after its season-ending loss to Topeka Seaman in the first round of the Class 5A substate tournament last fall, she sent her squad a clear message: 2010 will be much different.
Tiblow Days plans move ahead smoothly: By Nicole Kelley; August 19, 2010; Organizers with the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Area Chamber of Commerce have been busy for the past year preparing for the annual Tiblow Days festival.
Lost family member evokes ‘Little Boy Blue’: By Rae Sedgwick; August 19, 2010; This is about family; a somewhat circuitous tale.
Remember When: August 19, 2010; A look back at this date in history in Bonner Springs, Basehor, Linwood, Edwardsville and the Kaw Valley.
Tickets for Mayor’s Banquet available throughout city: August 19, 2010; The deadline to purchase tickets for the Annual Mayor’s Banquet is noon Friday, Aug. 20.
Milestone of Boy Scout Troop 149 to be recognized: August 19, 2010; While the banquet is sold out, anyone is welcome to attend a special court of honor in recognition of Boy Scout Troop 149, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Salvation Army division takes on new leadership: August 19, 2010; The Salvation Army, Kansas and Western Missouri Division, is under new leadership today.
County OKs 2011 budget: By Elvyn Jones; August 19, 2010; The Leavenworth County Commission this week approved a $45.4 million county budget for 2011 with comment limited to commissioners’ satisfaction about trimming $3 million from 2010 spending levels.
Teacher proposes foreign travel: August 19, 2010; A local teacher is trying to gauge interest in educational trips to Europe.
Nigh, Sieber-Bradley win WyCo Open: Alan Hoskins; August 19, 2010; Reece Nigh turned in the best round of his Wyandotte County Open career at the most opportune time on Sunday, Aug. 8. He offset two bogeys with a pair of birdies and posted a par-72 to claim a four-stroke victory in the 34th annual event at Sunflower Hills Golf Course.
Meet the Bobcats scheduled for Aug. 26: August 19, 2010; The annual Meet the Bobcats event will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at Basehor-Linwood High School.
Tied to formal wear: By Clausie Smith; August 19, 2010; While few would agree with me, I must admit that I do miss wearing a dress shirt and tie
Wristen: Braves ready to deliver breakout year: By Chris Wristen; August 19, 2010; Last fall launched the year of the Bobcat as Basehor-Linwood High School’s sports teams delivered one of the best all-around sports years in school history.
Letter to the editor: Memories live on for family through loved-one’s friends: August 19, 2010; A very special person, Edna Kloepper, has touched many of your lives through a variety of ways.
K-7/I-70 to be focus of meeting: August 19, 2010; The Kansas Department of Transportation is staging a public open house to discuss the status of a proposed new interchange at Kansas Highway 7 and Interstate 70 in Bonner Springs.
Man 0, Papa Bob’s 1 in national TV challenge: By Nicole Kelley; August 19, 2010; Customers and supporters crowded into Papa Bob’s BBQ restaurant to watch the premiere of the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” episode featuring the Bonner Springs restaurant.
BSHS dances dazzle at elite camp: By Melissa Treolo; August 19, 2010; The National Dance Alliance summer dance camp in July was supposed to improve their skills as dancers and help them to bond as a team.
Neighbors: Autumn Rogoza: August 19, 2010; Autumn Rogoza is a cashier at the Bonner Springs Thriftway
Basehor resident opens taekwondo studio in Bonner Springs: By Melissa Treolo; August 19, 2010; Taekwondo is more than just an area of self-defense.
Teachers take in all wilderness experience has to offer: By Melissa Treolo; August 19, 2010; Waking up to the sight of a giraffe eating from a tree; showering next to a herd of elephants; placing your hand inside a rhinoceros’ mouth.
New principal takes helm at BSHS, establishes goals: By Melissa Treolo; August 19, 2010; Filling the hole left by someone else can be intimidating, but Joe Hornback, former Bonner Springs High School assistant principal, says he’s ready to take on the challenge.
Response at California gig energizes local band: By Nicole Kelley; August 19, 2010; As the last chord of the last song was played, David Pilgrim looked out into the screaming crowd and said, “That’s the best sound I’ve heard all night.”

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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