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Basehor-Linwood grads embark on next stage
By Matt Erickson
May 19, 2011
The Basehor-Linwood High School class of 2011 racked up its share of accomplishments during four years at BLHS, but principal Sherry Reeves’ lasting memory of the class will be an office packed with shredded paper and helium-filled balloons.

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Schlitterbahn to open Saturday
May 19, 2011
Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark will open for its second full season Saturday, May 21.
Leavenworth County Commission agenda: week of May 23
May 19, 2011
The Leavenworth County Commission meets regularly at 9 a.m. each Monday and Thursday at the Leavenworth County Courthouse, 300 Walnut St. in Leavenworth.
Basehor-Linwood baseball going … going … to state!
BLHS first team in 15 years to upend Ward in regionals
By Nick Bratkovic
May 19, 2011
Basehor-Linwood erased years of frustration associated with losing to Bishop Ward in Class 4A regional competition with a single game Tuesday night in Ozawkie.
Rockin’ Robin
By Gene Young
May 19, 2011
Robins claim their own territory and are protective of it keeping out other robins
Basehor-Linwood grads embark on next stage
By Matt Erickson
May 19, 2011
The Basehor-Linwood High School class of 2011 racked up its share of accomplishments during four years at BLHS, but principal Sherry Reeves’ lasting memory of the class will be an office packed with shredded paper and helium-filled balloons.
Letter: DRE’s Arbor Day participation
May 19, 2011
To the editor: Betty Rehm, a passionate member of Bonner Beautiful, contacted Mayor Joe Reardon of Kansas City, Kan., and convinced him to donate a tree to plant at Delaware Ridge Elementary School.
Smith: Beware lost-key gremlins
By Clausie Smith
May 19, 2011
While many people are superstitious about Friday the 13th, I wonder if it isn’t little gremlins that hide and cause me and my family problems, particularly with keys.
Remember When for May 19, 2011
By Staff Report
May 19, 2011
Events reported during the third week of May in The Chieftain from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Residents concerned about soccer fields at WyCo Park
By Caroline Boyer
May 19, 2011
It appears Wyandotte County Park will enjoy at least one more summer in its current condition in northern Bonner Springs before construction of a soccer complex takes over much of the park.
Basehor City Council approves $87,000 for new vehicles, crack-sealer machine
By Matt Erickson
May 19, 2011
The Basehor City Council on Monday authorized the city to buy three pieces of equipment for a total of more than $87,000, after several residents raised questions about the purchases earlier in the meeting.
Food donations cancel out library fines in May
By Melissa Treolo
May 19, 2011
During the month of May, Bonner Springs City Library patrons with hefty late fees will have a way to pay those fees that doesn’t involve their wallets.
Stores shift locations at Legends Outlets
By Staff Report
May 19, 2011
Legends Outlets Kansas City is preparing for some big additions that will be announced soon.
Stadium named top ‘development deal’
By Staff Report
May 19, 2011
A national publication recently selected the LiveStrong Sporting Park soccer stadium and Cerner’s office complex and campus among the top 10 economic development deals in North America.
St. James ends Braves’ baseball season
By Chris Wristen
May 19, 2011
It was a season of progress for the Bonner Springs High School baseball team, but the sting of a season-ending loss still hurt.
Wristen: Bobcats’ push for state berth foreshadowed at BFMBC
By Chris Wristen
May 19, 2011
Under the glow of stadium lights, the Basehor-Linwood High School baseball team mobbed in the infield and celebrated a championship.
Neighbors: Barbara Johnson
May 19, 2011
Meet Barbara Johnson of Bonner Springs
BLHS track program has best league meet in recent memory
By Chris Wristen
May 19, 2011
The Basehor-Linwood High School track team had its best showing in years at the Kaw Valley League Championships Wednesday and Friday at BLHS, and the performance was even more impressive considering the depth of talent in the league this year.
Dream realized: Freshman drives in winning run as Basehor-Linwood softball squad returns to state
By Nick Bratkovic
May 19, 2011
All season long, Candice Jennings has dreamed of playing in the softball state tournament.
Wyandot Center expanding internships
By Staff Report
May 19, 2011
The Wyandot Center, Wyandotte County’s designated community mental health center serving adults, is expanding the number of internships available with the development of the Wyandot Therapy Institute.
New service in WyCo directed toward disruptive children
By Staff Report
May 19, 2011
In response to needs of the community, PACES, which provides mental health services for children in Wyandotte County, is now offering a new form of therapy with the potential to help children who are displaying disruptive behaviors.
Memorial Day services set throughout the area
By Staff Report
May 19, 2011
Bonner Springs will have its annual Memorial Day Service at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the Soldiers Circle in the Bonner Springs Cemetery, located at Metropolitan and Sheidley.
KCKCC trustees report 67 applicants for presidency
By Staff Report
May 19, 2011
Applicants lined up in record numbers for the position of president of Kansas City Kansas Community College.
BSHS seniors Moulin, Isaacs end tennis careers at state
By Chris Wristen
12:00 a.m., May 19, 2011 Updated 09:00 a.m.
If only they hadn’t been quite so groggy, Jacob Moulin and Lucas Isaacs might have stuck around for quite a bit longer at the Class 4A tennis state tournament.
Bonner Springs’ Stock state-bound for 2nd straight swimming season
By Chris Wristen
May 19, 2011
Toni Stock was a member of the first class of Bonner Springs High School swimmers to qualify for the state championships last year when she raced individually and as a member of a relay team.
Judgment call: Rapture prediction off the mark
By Melissa Treolo
May 19, 2011
Local pastors aren’t buying the ominous message heralded on a billboard on Kansas Highway 32 between Bonner Springs and Edwardsville.
BSE third-graders explore community through game
By Caroline Boyer
May 19, 2011
This school year has made a big impression on the third-graders of Bonner Springs Elementary School.
State berth is fruit of Vlasic’s labor at Dub’s Dread
Basehor-Linwood senior spent summer working, studying at Class 4A regional golf course
By Chris Wristen
May 19, 2011
When Gabe Vlasic stepped into the tee box on No. 18 at Dub’s Dread Golf Course Monday at the Class 4A regional tournament, the Basehor-Linwood senior didn’t hesitate.
BSHS lacks timely hits in softball loss
By Chris Wristen
May 19, 2011
Softball season is done at Bonner Springs High School — well, sort of.