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- 2008 Leavenworth County voter’s guide
- October 30, 2008
- Candidates running in area races were asked to fill out questionnaires in advance of the Nov. 4 general election
- BLHS ends season vs. Ward
- October 30, 2008
- Basehor-Linwood coaches and players gathered near the court on Saturday inside the Eudora High School gymnasium following a first-round loss to Bishop Ward High School.
- Church to host chili supper
- October 30, 2008
- Grinter Chapel United Methodist Women are sponsoring an all-you-can-eat chili and soup supper from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the church, 7819 Swartz Road.
- African Violet show coming
- October 30, 2008
- The Mid America African Violet Society of Kansas City will present its 29th annual African Violet Show and Sale.
- Holiday assistance applications taken
- October 30, 2008
- The Salvation Army, 600 Walnut, Leavenworth, will be taking applications for Christmas assistance.
- Democrats set watch party
- October 30, 2008
- Join fellow Democrats and supporters of Barack Obama and Joe Biden at the Wyandotte County Democratic Party’s Election Night watch party.
- On the agenda: Basehor City Council
- October 30, 2008
- The Basehor City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 at City Hall.
- Chief’s Corner
- October 30, 2008
- Âs the weather gets colder, snow will be falling soon, and there are a few things that everyone should be aware of regarding their vehicles. Be sure to check and maintain your vehicle in preparation for the harsher weather conditions ahead.
- Peterson to race state’s best in Wamego
- October 30, 2008
- Basehor-Linwood cross country runner Kayla Peterson qualified for the place all runners want to go at the end of the season: state.
- Despite losses, Bowers led by example
- October 30, 2008
- Tanner Bowers dribbled past three Piper defenders on Tuesday in the regional quarterfinal.
- Cyclones too much for Basehor; game against Piper a must-win
- October 30, 2008
- Bishop Ward took advantage of Basehor-Linwood turnovers and good field position to score 22 fourth-quarter points en route to a 30-6 victory on Friday.
- Braves’ playoff hopes dashed with 27-16 loss to Shawnee Heights
- October 30, 2008
- When a football team turns the ball over five times in a game, the chances of winning are slim.
- 4 Bonner squads compete at tournament
- October 30, 2008
- The inaugural Bonner Springs-Turner sixth- and seventh-grade volleyball tournament took place Saturday at the Bonner Springs community center.
- Scary is as scary does
- October 30, 2008
- Halloween is one of those in-between holidays. It’s not important enough to get out of school, but the celebration seems to become more important every year.
- Remember when
- October 30, 2008
- Bonner Springs High School students announced its fall musical, “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Steve Strom was the director.
- So long, readers: I’m outta here
- October 30, 2008
- An Easter egg hunt? Are you serious? That’s what I thought on my first assignment as the Basehor Sentinel reporter two and a half years ago.
- Reflection spawns ballot choice
- October 30, 2008
- It was following the movie “Secret Lives of Bees” that it became clear to me for whom I would vote in the upcoming presidential election. There is something about a life well lived and hard-fought for that I find appealing.
- In memory of a softball legend and a longtime good friend
- October 30, 2008
- We lost another good resident last week with the passing of Tom Lindblad, who has been a longtime friend.
- In Norway, they troll for profit
- October 30, 2008
- In the next couple of days, we’ll see a variety of ghosts, goblins, witches, ghouls and monsters prowling the streets as part of the annual Halloween festivities. However, I doubt that we’ll see many trolls among those seeking treats.
- Open house at shelter
- October 30, 2008
- To the editor: November 2-8 marks National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, an event sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States to recognize and celebrate the lifesaving services provided by animal shelters like our own.
- Informing the citizenry
- October 30, 2008
- To the editor: In the colonial days, the Founding Fathers knew that a strong, viable democracy depended on an informed citizenry. That meant newspapers — and a way to make sure the newspapers got delivered.
- County attorney hopeful to chat
- October 30, 2008
- As the general election grows closer, The Sentinel will continue conducting online chats with candidates.
- VFW lists Friday menu
- October 30, 2008
- On the dinner menu Friday at Basehor Veterans of Foreign Wars are chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas/carrots, salad and dessert.
- County awards $5,300 grant for museum
- October 30, 2008
- Leavenworth County commissioners received a round of applause last week after giving county museums the funding requests they had sought.
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How do you plan to spend your tax refund this year?
I’m planning to put my tax return into my savings.



