Jim Finley

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Sonners, Bill Snyder’s return have Big 12 fans abuzz
By Jim Finley
November 26, 2008
I waited several weeks for the football game between Oklahoma and Texas Tech thinking it would be a real good game.
Hornbeck, Hilton a good combo at BSHS
By Jim Finley
November 20, 2008
When the Bonner Springs school district hired Joe Hornbeck as vice principal at Bonner Springs High School they made an excellent choice because they got Joe’s expertise not only as an administrator but also as a former high school football coach with nine years of experience.
Thigpen’s play encouraging during a dismal Chiefs year
By Jim Finley
November 13, 2008
I’m still wearing my Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas Jayhawks caps, but I’m really not a happy camper at the moment.
Young Chiefs growing up; Jayhawks are looking good
By Jim Finley
November 5, 2008
The Kansas City Chiefs — injuries and all — are starting to grow up as a football team.
In memory of a softball legend and a longtime good friend
By Jim Finley
October 30, 2008
We lost another good resident last week with the passing of Tom Lindblad, who has been a longtime friend.
Latest miserable performances make life tough for Chiefs fans
By Jim Finley
October 23, 2008
I was doing pretty good on my attempt to be a kinder and gentler person after the Kansas Jayhawks won the National Championship. I was still on a big emotional high because of their success.
Struggles of Kansas City’s pro teams frustrating for everyone
By Jim Finley
October 15, 2008
About this time last year people were beginning to plot their new year’s resolutions
Burns defined ‘community’ in Bonner Springs
By Jim Finley
October 9, 2008
Dick Burns’ hand touched almost every aspect of recreation in the Bonner Springs community through his role as a coach, teacher and recreation director in the city.
Burns was good pal, great man
By Jim Finley
October 1, 2008
We have a friend on the road to heaven that as a teacher, a coach, and city recreation director touched the lives of many persons.
Hilton has Braves digging into history
By Jim Finley
September 25, 2008
Bonner Springs High School athletics director John Hilton is making an effort to acknowledge all of the high school state champions and their athletes.

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