Archive for Friday, July 11, 2008

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State Sen. Mark Gilstrap, left, D-Kansas City, Kan., faces a primary challenge from Kelly Kultala, right. Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley, D-Topeka, and Democratic Gov

Lincoln the Frontiersman, by Avard Fairbanks, stands in front of the EWA Public School on the island of Oahu. It was the dream of Leavenworth native Katherine Burke, who taught at the school, to have the sculpture there

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Fire Chief given award for work, leadership role: By Lara Hastings; July 10, 2008 in print edition on 3A; Each year an outstanding resident is honored in Basehor.

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Governor endorses Gilstrap’s Democratic opponent: Sebelius, Kansas Senate minority leader come out for Kelly Kultala; By Jesse Truesdale; July 11, 2008; Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and state Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley generated some political waves in the state Friday.
Senate hopefuls to square off at forum: July 11, 2008; Sen. Mark Gilstrap of Kansas City, Kan., is being challenged by Kelly Kultala of Kansas City, Kan., for the Democratic spot on the ticket in the general election.
Tiblow Days adds a barbecue contest: Registration deadline is July 15; July 11, 2008; Tiblow Days will feature a new event this year: The Smokin’ On Oak BBQ Competition
Officials determine cause of June 24 fatal plane crash: July 11, 2008; Dual engine power loss is the official cause of a fatal plane crash that happened June 24 in Leavenworth County.

Point of View

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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