Also from August 6
Births
- Joe and Diana Diale, Basehor, announce the birth of their daughter, Emerson Jane. She was born May 26, 2009, at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. Maternal grandparents are George and Marsha Racki, Basehor. Paternal grandparents are Jo Ann Diale, Gladstone, Mo., and Kim Diale, Kansas City, Kan.
- Jason and Amber Jewett, Gerald, Mo., announce the birth of their daughter, Aubrey Anna Marie Jewett, born June 15, 2009, at St. John’s Hospital, Washington, Mo. She weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Anna Wiley, Lenexa, and Ansel and Karen Asher, Seymour, Mo. Paternal grandparents are Dr. Jack and Cherie Jewett, St. Joseph, Mo. Great-grandparent is Ruth Jewett, St. Joseph, Mo.
- Angela Verdict and Fausto Picazo announce the birth of their twins, Miguel Angel and Gabriela Elizabeth, born July 5, 2009. Miguel weighed 4 pounds, 14 ounces and Gabriela weighed 4 pounds, 11 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Tony Verdict and Sally Clark, of Bonner Springs. Paternal grandparents are Carlos Picazo Cruz and Amelia Perez Cruz, of Mexico.
- Michael A. Verdict and Sara R. Sawyer announce the birth of their daughter Natalie Hope Verdict, born on July 13, 2009. Natalie weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 18 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Tony Verdict and Sally Clark, of Bonner Springs. Maternal grandparents are Frank and Mary Sawyer, of Kansas City. She will be welcomed home by big brothers, Riley and Ethan.
Obituaries
On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Polls
Have your shopping habits changed with the economic downturn?
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| No, I’ve been shopping like a mad person. | 57% | |
| Yes, bills and food are about the only things I spend my money on these days. | 42% | |
| Total | 40 | |
Videos
All stories
- Amelia Earhart visits Basehor museum
- August 6, 2009
- Amelia Earhart flew into Basehor Thursday to talk to some community members at the Basehor Historical Museum.
- PRIDE welcomes new teachers
- August 6, 2009
- The Basehor Gold PRIDE group played host to a luncheon Thursday in order to say hello to some new faces in the Basehor-Linwood School District.
- Decision on Kansas City man aiding in 19-year-old murder coming soon
- August 6, 2009
- A decision is expected to be made on the future of a Kansas City, Mo., man who is charged with one count of aiding a felon in a murder that occurred nearly 20 years ago.
- Commuter forecast for August 6, 2009
- August 6, 2009
- The weather this morning should be dry as you make your way to work. There are still delays on 24 as you travel from Lawrence toward Topeka so consider taking I-70 instead. It should help you avoid some delays.
- County museum to stay open; takes 75 percent budget cut
- August 6, 2009
- It took some negotiations, but the Wyandotte County Museum in Bonner Springs will not be closing its doors for good.
- Council settles Glenwood sewer issue
- August 6, 2009
- The Basehor City Council decided Monday at its regular meeting to go forward with its initial plan for the decommissioning of the Glenwood Estates sewer lagoons.
- Neighbors: Kevin Jones
- August 6, 2009
- Kevin Jones is a Basehor planning commissioner and a representative for Atmos Energy.
- Sixth-graders look for funds to visit U.S. Capitol for the first time as People to People delegates
- August 6, 2009
- Heading to the big city can be nerve-racking for anyone.
- Father, daughter go on archeological adventure
- August 6, 2009
- It’s a period in history that still holds strong feelings today.
- Massage business owner returns to Bonner Springs
- August 6, 2009
- A self-described “massage junky,” Shawnee resident and massage therapist Debra Fisher has plans to turn Bonner Springs residents into massage addicts just like herself.
- Five Questions: Back to School
- August 6, 2009
- Five Questions with Basehor-Linwood Assistant Superintendent Mike Boyd.
- Letter: Churches efforts pay off
- August 6, 2009
- Letter to the editor
- School history makes mark
- August 6, 2009
- The summer of 1934 was one of the hottest on record with temperatures topping the century mark numerous times.
- Bobcats’ Douglas signs with Ottawa
- August 6, 2009
- Chris Douglas, a 2009 Basehor-Linwood High School graduate, recently signed a letter of intent to play college golf at Ottawa University.
- Officials’ yards victimized by off-road driver
- August 6, 2009
- Bonner Springs Police are investigating an early-morning incident Wednesday in which a man reportedly drove off the road and into the yards of Mayor Clausie Smith and City Manager John “Jack” Helin.
- Leppke to lead Bobcats with skill, intelligence
- August 6, 2009
- Members of the Basehor-Linwood football team are a little more than two weeks away from the start of practice.
- Library offers fresh environment, a new home for Bonner readers
- August 6, 2009
- Recently, our community was blessed with the opening of a new state-of-the art library.
- Basehor-Linwood Soccer Association awards scholarships, seeks growth
- August 6, 2009
- Members of the Basehor-Linwood Soccer Association are looking for ways to promote the game locally.
- County Road 1 construction moving quickly
- August 6, 2009
- Drivers from Tonganoxie to Eudora soon will have reason to be thankful: A rebuilt Leavenworth County Road 1 is scheduled to be carrying traffic early next month.
- Bailey closes out championship career
- Former Clark student was dominant runner for Maranatha Eagles
- August 6, 2009
- From the day she arrived at Maranatha Academy, Ali Bailey has been one of the Eagles’ top distance runners.
- Medicine Store organizes grand opening celebration
- August 6, 2009
- The Medicine Store, 15415 Pinehurst Dr., will have a grand opening celebration starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7.
- Fairmount fire department awarded additional funds
- August 6, 2009
- The Fairmount Township Fire Department will receive $216,760 for hiring purposes.
- Museum, library to have Amelia Earhart programs
- August 6, 2009
- The Basehor Historical Museum will have an Amelia Earhart living history presentation at 3 p.m. today, Thursday.
- Basehor 4-H’er favors buymanship project
- August 6, 2009
- Though submitting a number of different projects for the Leavenworth County Fair, 13-year-old Laina Griffith’s favorite is one that gives her a chance to pursue a pastime near and dear to her heart.
- Remember When: Aug. 6, 2009
- August 6, 2009
- Ten years ago, the Bonner Springs Board of Education voted to add a soccer program at the high school.
- Office visit proves kids still say the darndest things
- August 6, 2009
- Some of you may remember Art Linkletter’s book, “Kids Say the Darndest Things,” which evolved, if memory serves, from a television show, during which time he interviewed children. I thought about the book recently after a conversation with a youngster in my office.
- On the agenda
- August 6, 2009
- Basehor-Linwood Board of Education agenda for Aug. 10.
- My brother’s Navy cap
- August 6, 2009
- All of our children have played with it. It’s been in toy boxes, on their heads and on shelves in our house. It’s one of those items you see but you really don’t see.
- BLHS graduate follows Hollywood dream
- August 6, 2009
- Basehor resident Tyler Holstrom has his sights set on the stars. Hollywood stars, that is.
- Museum recognizes Kansas legend
- Amelia Earhart exhibit opens with history of the Kansas native
- August 6, 2009
- The legend of Amelia Earhart lives on through photos, discussions, documentaries and books.
- Carnegie plans open house
- August 6, 2009
- The Carnegie Arts Center will have an open house at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. Refreshments will be provided, and visitors can take a free tour of the building.
- City Council Aug. 10 work session cancelled
- August 6, 2009
- The Aug. 10 Basehor City Council work session has been cancelled.
- KC Varsity Post 199 takes second at state tournament
- August 6, 2009
- As Rick Bryan stood in the Kansas City Varsity Post 199 dugout, he couldn’t help but think he’d seen this before.
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