Archive for Thursday, May 1, 2008

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Cancer doesn’t hold back politician from doing job
By Nicole Kelley
April 30, 2008
It’s 7:30 a.m. and Rep. Marti Crow, D-Leavenworth, makes her way into the State Capitol in Topeka. By now, the Kansas Legislature has been in session for four months.

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Leavenworth, Jefferson counties among several counties in northeast Kansas in tornado watch
Severe thunderstorm warning extended to 6:30 p.m. for northeast Leavenworth County
06:02 p.m., May 1, 2008 Updated 06:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for northeast Kansas. The watch will remain in effect until 1 a.m. Friday. Leavenworth and Jefferson counties are two of 33 Kansas counties included in tornado watches.
Accident claims young Basehor life
By Lara Hastings
May 1, 2008
The seventh and eighth grade Bobcats baseball team will have “Gaffney” and No. 25 marked on their batting helmets for the rest of the season to honor their beloved teammate, Joshua Gaffney.
Library opens new building’s doors to patrons’ rave reviews
By Lara Hastings
May 1, 2008
The Basehor Community Library opened the doors at its new location, 1400 N. 158th St., to the public at 9 a.m. Monday and welcomed a steady flow of patrons all day long.
Bobcats slide to 3rd-place finish
Basehor routs Bonner Springs in consolation game, 8-0
By Nick Bates
May 1, 2008
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats took third place in the Butch Foster Memorial Baseball Classic by defeating the Bonner Springs Braves on Saturday afternoon, 8-0.
Edwardsville Kiwanis hears from banker
May 1, 2008
The club hosted a special speaker last week.
Reno Bobwhites 4-H Club meets
May 1, 2008 in print edition on B5
The regular meeting of the Reno Bobwhites 4-H Club.
Jurors view grisly video of Dollar General crime scene
By Jesse Truesdale
May 1, 2008 in print edition on A12
A graphic video of the November 2005 crime scene at a Dollar General store in Bonner Springs was shown as the trial for the first of three suspects charged with murder got under way this week.
Gardener’s life a monotony of watering, weeding
By Gwyn Mellinger
May 1, 2008
While the results of a vegetable garden can provide immense satisfaction and win you instant friends who covet your bounty, gardening isn’t a terribly exciting pursuit.
Chief’s Corner
Basehor Police Chief Lloyd Martley warns against Internet scams
May 1, 2008 in print edition on A2
Beware! Internet scams and hoaxes are on the rise.
Annual tea designed to help young girls’ transition
By Nicole Kelley
May 1, 2008
Providence Medical Center once again will be playing host to its annual mother/daughter tea to educate young girls as they begin to transition into womanhood.
Basehor City Council Agenda 5/5
May 1, 2008 in print edition on A2
The Basehor City Council will have a regular meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, May 5.
Annual Basehor festival approaching
May 1, 2008 in print edition on A2
The Third Annual Basehor Dairy Days festival is coming up June 7.
County favors Basehor sewer accord
By Joel Walsh
May 1, 2008
Leavenworth County commissioners have voiced approval for an interlocal agreement with the city of Basehor regarding Sewer District No. 3 in southern Leavenworth County.
BLHS to stage plant sale
By Lara Hastings
May 1, 2008
The Basehor-Linwood High School greenhouse is a colorful place right now full of geraniums, hanging houseplants and garden vegetables.
Former detective launches campaign for county sheriff
By Joel Walsh
May 1, 2008
With the June 10 filing deadline approaching, one more candidate has submitted a bid for Leavenworth County public office.
Hurdles no sweat for BLHS’ Ogilvie
By Thor Nystrom
May 1, 2008
Bobby Courtney won the high jump, and Kayla Peterson and Scott Ogilvie each placed second in two events to lead the Basehor-Linwood track team Friday at the Marysville Invitational.
Ryun stops in county, campaigns for old job
By Nicole Kelley
May 1, 2008
Jim Ryun, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 2nd Congressional District, is moving right along with his Kansas Values Tour through 26 counties and 36 cities.
Chaotic Stability: Accomplishments by grandfather give hope for future
By Lara Hastings
May 1, 2008
I sat sipping wine and dabbing tears from underneath my dark shades while the hot Tucson sun beat down on the family and friends that had gathered in my late grandfather’s back yard a few weekends ago.