Archive for Thursday, March 25, 2010

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Spring clean-up planning in progress
March 25, 2010
The City of Bonner Springs and Bonner Beautiful Commission are inviting organizations, businesses, churches, schools, Boy and Girl Scout Troops, etc., to participate in the Citywide Spring Clean-Up from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 24, starting at South Park Community Room. A picnic lunch will be provided at noon for all participants. Trash will be picked up in areas that need special attention.
Bonner police calls March 17-21
March 25, 2010
Bonner Springs Police Department calls for March 17 to March 21
Kemper curator to preview Hurricane Katrina exhibit
March 25, 2010
Barbara O’Brien, curator at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, will be in the Bonner Springs City Library Sunday, April 11, to offer a preview of “David Bates – The Katrina Paintings,” an upcoming exhibit to be shown at the Kemper May 21 through Aug. 2.
Legislative Update: Week 11
March 25, 2010
The newsletter this week is a day early because regular legislative session work has ended for the week. Today and tomorrow conference committees are meeting to iron out details of the bills that have passed in the House and the Senate.
For Seatons, championships are all about family
March 25, 2010
Ed Seaton’s state medals are tucked away in a closet. He has two of them — both are gold.
Disagreements continue between city and water district
March 25, 2010
Monday night’s City Council work session discussion identified some clear and long-standing differences of opinion that have yet to be resolved between the City of Bonner Springs and Leavenworth County Rural Water District 7.
Commuter forecast for March 25, 2010
March 25, 2010
There is a chance for rain early Thursday morning and it might be a bit windy, too. There shouldn’t be any major traffic delays as you make you safe morning drive.
Bonner Springs tennis coach excited about squad’s depth, experience
March 25, 2010
Despite some uncooperative weather, the Bonner Springs boys tennis team has begun practice for the 2010 season.
Letter: Puppies saved after negligence
March 25, 2010
To the editor: I would like to call out the people who dumped five puppies last week at 174th Street between Bonner Springs and Basehor. Because
Letter: Don’t cut gifted education
March 25, 2010
To the editor: Even in this economic climate, it is critical for USD 204 to retain high quality services for our advanced learners.
Residents speak out regarding benefit district
March 25, 2010
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Curbside recycling spurs debate
March 25, 2010
Taking it to the residents is what Edwardsville City Council members have decided to do when it comes to a citywide recycling program.
Community mourns ‘hardworking man’
James “Jim” Coleman dies at age 95 following life dedicated to family, service, farming
March 25, 2010
“He was a hardworking man,” is a phrase most would attach to their list of memories of James “Jim” Coleman.
Society’s April 8 meeting to focus on Lake of the Forest
March 25, 2010
The Bonner Springs Historic Preservation Society annual meeting will be Thursday, April 8, at the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church.
Dragging feet in digital age
March 25, 2010
Dinosaur. One of the secondary definitions in my Random House Dictionary of the English language reads as follows: “Something unwieldy, in size, anachronistically outmoded, or unable to adapt to change.”
Rape on list of city crimes
March 25, 2010
A 53-year-old Bonner Springs resident is in custody on charges related to the sexual abuse of a family member over a 10-year period.
Foundation offering student scholarships
March 25, 2010
The Providence Saint John Foundation is offering a variety of scholarships to qualifying high school and college students.
Leavenworth county attorney talks bad checks with commission
March 25, 2010
County Attorney Todd Thompson reported on working jointly with the Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce on bad checks and collections through Thompson’s office.
Kiwanis Club increases annual scholarship amount
March 25, 2010
The Edwardsville Kiwanis Club approved an increase in the amount of its scholarship and discussed future service projects during a business meeting last week at Sister’s Restaurant.
Letters: Thanks for paper coverage
March 25, 2010
As a member of the Senior Center and having known Nancy Johnson since she was hired as the director of the new Senior Center, I wanted to say “Thank you” for writing the wonderful article about Nancy.
Girl power
March 25, 2010
There was a hint of spring in the air as we entered the stadium last week to view the Plano-Allen High School girls soccer match.
Remember When
March 25, 2010
A look back at this week in history in Bonner Springs, Basehor, Linwood, Edwardsville and the Kaw Valley.