Archive for Wednesday, June 15, 2011

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Two Basehor groups on IRS list of organizations losing tax-exempt status
By Matt Erickson
June 14, 2011
Leaders of two Basehor service organizations said it was news to them when the Internal Revenue Service announced last week that it had revoked their groups’ tax-exempt status.

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BLHS stadium getting $16,000 sound system upgrade
By Matt Erickson
June 15, 2011
Spectators at Basehor-Linwood High School football games this fall should have an easier time hearing who made that tackle or just how many yards were gained on that pass.
Basehor-area spots were possibilities for NASCAR Victory Junction camp
By Matt Erickson
June 15, 2011
Before choosing Wyandotte County as the site of the new Victory Junction Midwest camp, NASCAR’s Petty family also considered several sites in southeast Leavenworth County.
Basehor-Linwood student chosen for Girls State
June 15, 2011
A Basehor-Linwood High School student was chosen to attend the 68th annual session of Sunflower Girls State last week at Kansas University in Lawrence.
Republican group leader takes donations to Reading
June 15, 2011
The president of the Leavenworth County Republican Women group traveled to the town of Reading earlier this month to take donations from group members and help with cleanup efforts in the wake of the tornado that struck the town on May 21.
Kansas City native Besler savors new soccer stadium
By Chris Wristen
June 15, 2011
Matt Besler grew up watching Kansas City’s Major League Soccer team play in a large stadium.
Summer programs open for registration at YMCA
June 15, 2011
The Bonner Springs Family YMCA currently is accepting registrations for numerous youth programs.
Altidore’s early goal enough as United States holds off Guadeloupe in Gold Cup
By Chris Wristen
02:58 p.m., June 15, 2011 Updated 04:56 p.m.
The United States had everything going in its favor against Gaudeloupe, but the Americans made their final match of group play more difficult than necessary before winning 1-0 and advancing to the Gold Cup quarterfinals.
USA’s Dempsey says KC stadium, atmosphere stack up internationally
By Chris Wristen
June 15, 2011
Clint Dempsey has seen it all during his professional soccer career.
5 Questions: A day for dads
103rd observance of Father’s Day is Sunday
By Staff Report
June 15, 2011
Father’s Day is Sunday, and the U.S. Census Bureau shares this information about the annual observance.