Archive for Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Also from September 24

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Project leads BLHS students to engineering, biomed fields
By Lara Hastings
September 18, 2008
With computers, hands-on projects and a printer that produces three-dimensional models, students at Basehor-Linwood High School are gaining experience for college and engineering careers.

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Bobcat runners making strides
Nick Bratkovic
September 24, 2008
The Basehor-Linwood girls cross country team won the Nemaha Valley Invitational on Tuesday.
Craig nabs gold at Bonner Springs Invitational
September 24, 2008
The Lansing High girls finished third and the LHS boys were sixth on Saturday at the Bonner Springs Invitational cross country meet at Wyandotte County Park.
Kansas Volleyball Association Rankings: Week Three
September 24, 2008
The Kansas Volleyball Association has released its rankings for Week Three of the 2008 season.
Fire station to host event next month
September 24, 2008
The Fairmount Township Fire Department will host an open house for the community from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the station, 2624 N. 155th St. The day will include games for children, rides on the fire trucks, tours of the station and more.
On the record
September 24, 2008
Basehor Police calls.
Local guild to present quilt show
September 24, 2008
The Sunflower Quilter’s Guild will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with a quilt show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Bob Wiley Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2806 N. 155th St., Basehor.
Gold PRIDE honors longtime member
September 24, 2008
On Aug. 27, members of the Gold PRIDE met at the Fairmount Township Fire Station for a catered lunch to honor Chuck Wilderson for all of his service to the community and he and his wife Jane’s help with bake sales
Change orders concern commissioners
By Estuardo Garcia
September 24, 2008
On Monday, Leavenworth County Commissioners took a tour of the Leavenworth County EMS station that is currently under construction to check on its progress. They didn’t like what they saw.
Waiving fee right action
School district’s request should be reconsidered by Basehor City Council
September 24, 2008
You have to wonder what the Basehor City Council is thinking.
Two major accidents Monday on I-70, K-32 in Bonner Springs
Staff reports
September 24, 2008
Two serious traffic accidents, including a fatality, took place Monday in Bonner Springs.
Lightning strikes early, often as Kaos suffer first loss of year
By Nick Bates
September 24, 2008
The Kansas Kaos suffered their first loss of the football season on Saturday to the Iowa Lightning, 27-12. It was their first road contest since early August and their first game of any kind in four weeks.
BSHS freshmen move to 4-0
Staff reports
September 24, 2008
The Bonner Springs High School freshman football team traveled to Basehor-Linwood on Thursday, Sept. 18, and the Braves returned home with a 34-20 victory.
Bike enthusiasts pass through county during seven-city tour
By Lara Hastings
September 24, 2008
Cyclists will have the opportunity to explore the scenic rolling countryside of Leavenworth County this weekend through the 26th Annual Buffalo Bill Century “Tour of Seven Cities” ride.
CR1 should be ready by November
By Mark Fagan
September 24, 2008
Work to build a wider, smoother, safer Leavenworth County Road 1 is still on track for a November 2009 completion, project superintendent Ryan Blosser says.
Comissioners not happy with EMS station progress
By Estuardo Garcia
September 24, 2008
On Monday, Leavenworth County Commissioners took a tour of the Leavenworth County EMS station that is currently under construction to check on its progress. They didn’t like what they saw.
Beal: Weather is pleasant, but give me all four seasons
By John Beal
September 24, 2008 in print edition on A4
No seasons? How boring. Without suffering through the dog days of August, how would we appreciate the balmy days and crisp nights of autumn? Absent the rigors of winter, what would be so special about spring