Archive for Thursday, May 6, 2010

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Bonner resident Cathy Jennings has her head shaved in support of cancer during the Shave to Save fundraiser Thursday afternoon at the Midland Theater in Kansas City, Mo

Polls

What will do for your mom for Mother's Day on Sunday, May 9?

Response	Percent
Nothing		44%
Buy her flowers		29%
Take her out to lunch or dinner		11%
Buy her a card		11%
We are long distance, so I’ll give her a call		3%
Total	27

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Mom finds rewards in parenting children with disabilities: By Melissa Treolo; May 6, 2010; For Leia Holley, being a good mother means always putting your children first.

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Bonner resident takes the clippers to cancer: By Melissa Treolo; May 6, 2010; A Bonner Springs resident lost her hair Thursday afternoon.
Manchester United to play Wizards in July at Arrowhead: Staff Reports; May 6, 2010; The Kansas City Wizards will play English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United to inaugurate the new Arrowhead Stadium at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 25.
Wizards fall to United: Staff Reports; May 6, 2010; The Kansas City Wizards suffered another disappointing road loss on Wednesday night at RFK Stadium, falling 2-1 to D.C. United thanks to two first-half goals by Danny Allsopp.
Commuter forecast for May 6, 2010: By Ashley Meenen; May 6, 2010; It’s going to be another dry, although cool, start to your Thursday. Temperatures will be hanging in the low 50s with rain possible later in the day. There aren’t any major traffic delays to slow you down this morning.
Braves have a feel-good finale: By Chris Wristen; May 6, 2010; Intensity and enthusiasm are two areas first-year Bonner Springs baseball coach Barry Richards has been demanding his team improve this season, and the Braves may have made a breakthrough during the Butch Foster Memorial Baseball Classic.
Leavenworth tourney preps BSHS tennis for regionals: By Chris Wristen; May 6, 2010; Traditionally, the Leavenworth Invitational has been one of the highlights of the Bonner Springs High School boys tennis season.
Casino groundbreaking highlights growth for surrounding area: By Nicole Kelley; May 6, 2010; As officials prepared to break ground Friday morning on Wyandotte County’s new Hollywood Casino, growth was at the forefront of most people’s mind.
Bravettes’ Herre improves upon state-qualifying time: By Nick Bates; May 6, 2010; Bonner Springs continued to get solid individual efforts at the girls swimming Turner Invitational on Wednesday, April 28, however, the Bravettes were unable to crack the top of the team standings.
YMCA continues sign-ups for summer programs: May 6, 2010; The Providence and Bonner Springs Family YMCAs currently are accepting registrations for youth basketball, bitty baseball, tennis lessons, flag football camp and tennis camp.
Bonner Springs soccer beats Ward, falls to IMAC: May 6, 2010; The Bonner Springs girls soccer team was unable to build off of its 5-0 victory Thursday at Bishop Ward.
On the agenda: May 6, 2010; Bonner Springs City Council meeting agenda for Monday, May 10.
Bonner track nabs 7th at Blazer Invitational: By Staff Report; May 6, 2010; The Bonner Springs boys and girls track teams both finished seventh on Friday at the Gardner-Edgerton Blazer Invitational.
Bravettes’ Herre improves upon state-qualifying time: May 6, 2010; Bonner Springs continued to get solid individual efforts at the girls swimming Turner Invitational on Wednesday, April 28, however, the Bravettes were unable to crack the top of the team standings.
United Way honors two area volunteers: May 6, 2010; The United Way of Wyandotte County recently honored Bonner Springs residents Judith Klingele and Albert Stuchlik as a Volunteer of the Year for their respective agencies.
Festival offers old-fashioned fun: By Nicole Kelley; May 6, 2010; Old-fashioned family fun was the name of the game Saturday as the Moon Marble Company filled downtown Bonner Springs with family-friendly activities.
Mom finds rewards in parenting children with disabilities: By Melissa Treolo; May 6, 2010; For Leia Holley, being a good mother means always putting your children first.
High school recognizes seniors’ ‘excellence’: By Nicole Kelley; May 6, 2010; The 2010 class of Bonner Springs High School has a lot to be proud of and according to principal Jerry Abbott, there’s only one word to describe this year’s seniors: excellence.
Family’s past showcases women’s spirit, strength: By Kaitlyn Syring; May 6, 2010; The daughter of a social networking pioneer, Rae Sedgwick describes her mother, Helen Foster, as strong, spirited and spontaneous.
Letters: Mental issues deserve attention: May 6, 2010; With May 2-8 designated as National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, PACES emphasizes that awareness of emotional and behavioral issues and early treatment can help kids live productive lives.
Mistakes happen: By Clausie Smith; May 6, 2010; It is a well-known fact there is a life cycle for everything.
Marbles not a youth pastime: By Melissa Treolo; May 6, 2010; Years ago, marbles were the cream of the crop when it came to kids’ games.
D.A.R.E. officer finds first year ‘fun,’ successful: By Nicole Kelley; May 6, 2010; As the fifth-graders sat at their D.A.R.E. graduations last week thinking about what they’ve learned during the year about staying away from drugs, officer Leif French had his mind on another accomplishment.
Wyandotte County Court’s first furlough to be Friday: May 6, 2010; The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office will close at noon Friday, May 7, 2010.
Parks and Rec to play host to annual fishing derby: May 6, 2010; The Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Department will play host to its third annual Spring Youth Fishing Derby from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 9, at North Park Lake.
Senior earns award, baseball scholarship: By Nicole Kelley; May 6, 2010; Ryan Morris has been playing baseball since kindergarten, and that’s one thing that won’t change as he makes his post-high school plans.
Remember When: May 6, 2010; A look back through the years
Second run/walk scheduled for Basehor family: May 6, 2010; The Second Annual Jeremy Wiles Benefit Run/Walk will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at Glenwood Ridge Elementary, 17550 157th St.
Bonner Springs soccer beats Ward, falls to IMAC: Chieftain Staff Reports; May 6, 2010; The Bonner Springs girls soccer team was unable to build off of its 5-0 victory Thursday at Bishop Ward.
Bonner track nabs 7th at Blazer Invitational: Chieftain Staff Reports; May 6, 2010; The Bonner Springs boys and girls track teams both finished seventh on Friday at the Gardner-Edgerton Blazer 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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