Archive for Thursday, September 25, 2008

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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.

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Fifteen people apply to fill judicial vacancies
Staff Reports
September 25, 2008
Fifteen people, including one from Tonganoxie and another from Basehor, have applied for two open judgeships in the 1st Judicial District.
Bobcats fall to Jaguars, 9-1
Staff reports
September 25, 2008
The Basehor-Linwood High School boys soccer team dropped a 9-1 decision on Wednesday night at Mill Valley.
New library class to encourage positive thinking
By Lara Hastings
September 25, 2008
Positive daily affirmations and self-talk?
Virtual school pumps up enrollment
By Lara Hastings
September 25, 2008 in print edition on A1
Enrollment numbers are up again this year in the Basehor-Linwood School District.
Kerry Roberts Basketball League deadline extended
Staff Reports
September 25, 2008
Registration is now open for the new season of Kerry Roberts Basketball. The league is open to boys and girls in third through sixth grade. Sign-ups can be done individually or as part of a pre-formed team.
Annual car show scheduled
September 25, 2008
Hot rods and muscle cars will take over the Basehor-Linwood High School parking lot, 2108 N. 155th St., Basehor, Saturday, Oct. 11 for the 11th Annual Basehor-Linwood Project Grad Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show.
Lady ‘Cats cruise past Bravettes for Senior Night victory
Nick Bratkovic
September 25, 2008
Members of the Basehor-Linwood volleyball team celebrated Senior Night with a three-game sweep over Bonner Springs on Tuesday.
Opening-night upset
Bobcats fall in 2OT in first game on new field
Nick Bratkovic
September 25, 2008
Basehor-Linwood soccer player Tanner Bowers and his teammates ushered in a new home on Monday.
New field a step up at BLHS
By Chris Wristen
September 25, 2008
It was fitting that the sun was shining late Monday afternoon as the Basehor-Linwood junior varsity boys soccer team put the finishing touches on a 6-0 victory over Sumner Academy.
Niece’s spouse enriches entire family
By Rae Sedgwick
September 25, 2008
“Bo Smith has altered the cinema landscape in Boston”, writes Ty Burner in the Sept. 19 Boston Globe. He is leaving Boston to become executive director of the Denver Film Society.
History shows fashion is fleeting
By Clausie Smith
September 25, 2008
Recently, we attended a 100th birthday party for my wife’s aunt in central Kansas. She is a truly amazing woman who has led a long and fascinating life.
Remember when
September 25, 2008
A look back at this week in history in Bonner Springs, Basehor and Edwardsville.
Museum to open doors next weekend
September 25, 2008
The community is invited to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Basehor Historical Society Museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the museum, 2812 155th St., Basehor.
Love of music gives a lifetime of pleasure
By Sandra Thomas
September 25, 2008
I doggedly took piano lessons at my mother’s insistence every summer, but alas, I remained at best a pedestrian plunker. My music teachers always placed me in the loudest group in choirs to drown out my toneless howlings.
District breaks ground at site of newest school
By Lara Hastings
September 25, 2008 in print edition on A1
Farmland that Basehor resident Jerry Mussett has cultivated for 65 years is about to undergo a major change. And he couldn’t be happier to have a front row seat to watch the progress.
AutumnFest successful with return of parade
By Nicole Kelley
September 25, 2008
From most accounts, Saturday’s Edwardsville AutumnFest was a success, with the return of the morning parade kicking off the day enthusiastically.
Hilton has Braves digging into history
By Jim Finley
September 25, 2008
Bonner Springs High School athletics director John Hilton is making an effort to acknowledge all of the high school state champions and their athletes.
Hard Rock in KCK is choice for casino
By Jesse Truesdale
September 25, 2008
The latest jewel in the Wyandotte County’s crown is scheduled to open in 2011.
Retired school workers to meet
September 25, 2008
Leavenworth Area Retired School Personnel (LARSPA) will meet at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, the Heritage Center, 109 Delaware St., Leavenworth, for their monthly dinner meeting.