Archive for Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Also from February 22

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Have you made special plans to watch the KU/MU game Saturday?

Response Percent
I’m watching with friends/family at someone’s home
 
 30%
I won’t be watching the game
 
 30%
I plan to watch the game alone
 
 16%
I plan to be at the game
 
 13%
I’m heading to my favorite bar or restaurant to watch
 
 8%
I can’t watch the game live, but will watch on my DVR
 
 0%
Total 36

Lead stories

9:53 a.m.
Leavenworth County leadership class collecting goods for needy
By Matt Erickson
February 22, 2012
For one winter while she was growing up in Leavenworth, Sharon Tuttle’s family had no income while her father recovered from open-heart surgery.


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Bonner Springs swimmers end careers with personal bests, records at state
By Staff Report
10:02 p.m., February 22, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
The Braves qualified for three events — the 50-yard freestyle, the 500-yard freestyle and the 200-yard freestyle relay — and finished 23rd out of 27 teams at state on Saturday.
Athlete Spotlight: Kylee Timberlake, Bonner Springs softball
By Staff Report
09:58 p.m., February 22, 2012 Updated 08:46 a.m.
Kylee Timberlake, a Bonner Springs senior, this month signed a letter of intent to play softball with Kansas Wesleyan University.
Couple opens antiques, collectibles gift shop in downtown Bonner
By Caroline Boyer
February 22, 2012
Dennis Smith says his interest in collecting antiques began at an early age.
Girls make sport their own
By Clausie Smith
February 22, 2012
Anyone who is a sports fan will quickly tell you that athletics have changed dramatically over the years. However, in my opinion, no game has changed as much as girls’ basketball.
Gambling task force forming; members sought
February 22, 2012
The Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services is seeking community leaders, gambling addiction professionals and concerned citizens to serve on a Problem Gambling Task Force for the Northeast Gaming Zone in the Kansas City area.
Nursing and rehabilitation center offers skills fair
February 22, 2012
Bonner Springs Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 520 E. Morse Ave., plans to have its first annual Bonner & Beyond Skills Fair 2-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25.
KCKCC program covers history of Nicodemus
February 22, 2012
The story of Nicodemus, the oldest and only remaining all African American western town, will be told in two sessions Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
KU announces graduates from Basehor
February 22, 2012
Three students from Basehor were among December graduates announced by Kansas University this week.
State Sen. Holland visiting Basehor Community Library
February 22, 2012
State Sen. Tom Holland, D-Baldwin City, will have a town-hall meeting at Basehor Community Library early next month.
Basehor Boy Scouts to raise funds with chili feed
February 22, 2012
Basehor Boy Scout Troop No. 169 will have its annual chili feed next week.
Questions and answers on Feb. 28 Basehor recall election
By Matt Erickson
February 22, 2012
Basehor residents will vote Tuesday, Feb. 28, on whether to recall Basehor Mayor Terry Hill and Basehor City Council members Dennis Mertz and Iris Dysart. In this feature, the Sentinel answers questions voters may have about the recall vote.
Basehor Recall Election Central
February 22, 2012
Use this page as your guide as you prepare to vote in the Feb. 28 Basehor recall election.
Leavenworth County leadership class collecting goods for needy
By Matt Erickson
February 22, 2012
For one winter while she was growing up in Leavenworth, Sharon Tuttle’s family had no income while her father recovered from open-heart surgery.

Changes to Kansas water policy moving forward
John Milburn, The Associated Press
February 22, 2012 in print edition on A17
Legislators moved forward Monday on Kansas water policy changes aimed at improving conservation efforts and prolonging the life of water supplies.
Senator proposes adding funds to Brownback’s school finance plan
By Scott Rothschild
February 22, 2012 in print edition on A17
A Republican senator on Monday tried to increase support for Gov. Sam Brownback’s school finance overhaul by adding $41.8 million to the plan.
House panel delays vote on abortion bill
The Associated Press
February 22, 2012 in print edition on A17
A Kansas House committee has postponed its vote on a bill aimed at preventing the state from subsidizing abortions even indirectly through tax credits or deductions.