Archive for Thursday, February 16, 2012

Also from February 16

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10:57 a.m.
Basehor Elementary School second-graders Raygen Miller and Anthony Casenas struggle to keep their balance atop a Twister mat Tuesday afternoon during their class’s Valentine’s Day party. Mary Genz’ second-grade class played several rounds of Twister to kick off the party, before moving on to the traditional exchange of Valentine’s cards. Mayor cries foul over ‘wasteful spending’ accusations
By Matt Erickson
February 15, 2012
At the top is a title: “Wasteful spending by the Mayor.” At the bottom-right is a total: more than $10,000. But in between, the story is complicated.

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Round Two: Basehor-Linwood gets second chance at Lansing Friday
By Stephen Montemayor
11:25 p.m., February 16, 2012 Updated 03:35 p.m.
Girls tip off at 6 p.m., boys begin play at 7:30 p.m. Come back for live video of the game.
Even kids with 20/20 eyesight can have vision problems at school, optometrist says
By Matt Erickson
February 16, 2012
When it comes to children’s vision, optometrist Ashley Reddell says, it’s not all about those two numbers separated by a slash.
Deffenbaugh cart delivery scheduled to start Monday
February 16, 2012
Deffenbaugh officials announce that delivery of trash and recycling carts will begin on Monday in Lansing in preparation for the new trash and recycling program starting March 1.
A Look Back: Cars
By Gene Young
February 16, 2012
We recently received an e-mail about a 101-year-old lady who still drives her 1930 Straight 8 Packard.
Historical society having soup, chili feed Thursday
February 16, 2012
The Tonganoxie Community Historical Society will have its annual soup and chili feed 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday at the Tonganoxie United Methodist Church, 328 E. Fourth St., Tonganoxie.
Honor roll: Basehor-Linwood High School
February 16, 2012
Basehor-Linwood High School honor rolls for the 2011-12 first semester.
Hutchinson Community College 4.0 honor roll includes Basehor student
February 16, 2012
A Hutchinson Community College student from Basehor has been named to the school’s President’s Honor Roll for the fall 2011 semester.
BLHS freshman earns spot at state piano festival
February 16, 2012
A Basehor-Linwood High School freshman will compete this weekend at a state piano festival.
Basehor student makes honor roll at Pitt State
February 16, 2012
A student from Basehor has been named to an honor roll for the fall 2011 semester at Pittsburg State University.
Basehor city offices closed Monday
February 16, 2012
Basehor city offices will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day.