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Also from November 12

Births

• John and Lisa Lienemann, Olathe, announce the birth of their daughter, Helen Patricia. Helen was born Sept. 11, 2008 and weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces. She was welcomed home by her sister, Jordan Lienemann. Maternal grandparents are Norma and Larry Cross of Overland Park and Frank and Betty VanDeKerhove of Olathe. Paternal grandparents are Richard Lienemann and the late Patricia Lienemann. Maternal great-grandmothers are the late Louise Clevenger of Bonner Springs and the late Margaret VanDeKerhove of Olathe. Paternal great-grandmother is the late Helen Miranda.

Couples

• Engagement: Rentz and Collins
• Wedding: Brigham and Norman

Photos

All stories

Learning to roar will come

By Rae Sedgwick

November 12, 2008

Somewhere in this country is a 12-year-old girl, sitting in a bath tub, razor in hand, beginning a rite of passage into young womanhood: preparing to shave her legs

Remembering good, old days at Ottawa University

By Clausie Smith

November 12, 2008

Walking across the campus of Ottawa University, I noted that much has changed, yet it remained familiar and serene.

Historic election lauded

November 12, 2008

History was made on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, when for the first time an African-American man was elected president of the United States of America.

Project Grad sends thanks

November 12, 2008

Thank you to the participants, sponsors, vendors and volunteers who participated in the 2008 Car Show at Basehor-Linwood High School on Oct. 11.

NASCAR butts out

November 12, 2008

The message that secondhand smoke is as dangerous as lighting up a cigarette continues to take root.

Kiwanis members dine with spouses

November 12, 2008

Edwardsville Kiwanis Club members and spouses attended New Dinner Theatre last week.

GOP elects officers

November 12, 2008

The Wyandotte County Republican Central Committee recently held its election of officers.

Folks flock to Veterans Day parade

This year’s event attracts more than 200 groups

By Nicole Kelley

November 12, 2008

Patriotic music on Tuesday morning filled the streets of downtown Leavenworth as people from all over gathered to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans.

Jefferson County rejects move of Wakarusa Festival to ranch

By Chad Lawhorn

November 12, 2008

The band will play on, but where is now a bigger question than ever.

Candidates react to results

By Nicole Kelley

November 12, 2008

Leavenworth County voters handed two incumbents their hats in Tuesday’s elections, turning out a one-term Republican state senator and a six-term Democratic district attorney.

Governor appoints local judge; another round will determine 2nd seat

November 12, 2008

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has named a Tonganoxie attorney to be the new district judge for Leavenworth and Atchison counties.