Archive for Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Also from January 25

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Polls

Do you plan to visit the new Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway?

Response Percent
Yes, but I will wait a month or more to avoid large crowds of others trying out the new casino.
 
 38%
No, I don’t like to gamble.
 
 24%
Yes, but I am only interested in checking out the restaurants.
 
 22%
Yes, I will be there on opening day!
 
 13%
No, I am loyal to one of the existing metro casinos.
 
 1%
Total 148

Lead stories

8:39 p.m.
Basehor-Linwood school dog among Kansas-trained canines that brighten days for many
By Shaun Hittle
January 25, 2012
Washington, population 1,100, is one of the small Kansas towns not far from the Nebraska border along Kansas Highway 36, in the north-central part of the state.

All stories

Four-on-four youth soccer to return to Field of Dreams
By Staff Report
08:30 p.m., January 25, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Basehor’s four-on-four youth soccer league will continue at the Field of Dreams athletic facility, 14333 Fairmount Road, this year.
Basehor now accepting registration for summer youth baseball, softball
By Staff Report
08:29 p.m., January 25, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Basehor’s youth baseball and softball leagues are accepting registrations for the 2012 season, which will begin in May and continue through June.
Remember When for Jan. 26, 2012
January 25, 2012
Events reported in The Chieftain for Bonner Springs and Basehor the fourth week of January 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
KCKCC tour heading to Europe
By Staff Report
January 25, 2012
Kansas City Kansas Community College Fall Tour Abroad will visit the Alpine Jewels of Europe Sept. 24 through Oct. 5.
A checkout counter
By Rae Sedgwick
January 25, 2012
Agatha Christie had her English Village; I have my local grocery store.
#BonnerSports Roundup: BSHS girls cruise in Top Gun Tournament’s first round
By Stephen Montemayor
January 25, 2012
Next up, Bonner Springs will play Baldwin (6-5) at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26
Kansas pride trumps intra-border wars
By Clausie Smith
January 25, 2012
I remain proud to be a Kansan, and given the present political landscape, I have some friends who probably can’t make that statement.
Family quilts on display
By Caroline Boyer
January 25, 2012
Charlya Cooley has always felt connected to her mother, grandmother and aunts through the quilts that can be found either in use or carefully folded in storage in her home.
Body’s ideal movement focus of new chiropractor
By Caroline Boyer
January 25, 2012
Kelly Svitak says her goal as a chiropractor is to treat the whole body, not just one problem area.
‘Green Jobs’ grant awarded to KCKCC
By Staff Report
January 25, 2012
The Mid-America Regional Council has awarded a $161,000 Green Jobs Grant to Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Bonner Springs Athlete of the Week: Anna Deegan
By Staff Report
05:14 p.m., January 25, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
On Jan. 19, Deegan scored 19 points to improve her team’s record to 9-0 in a 58-28 victory against Sumner Academy.
School board reviews open meetings act laws
By Caroline Boyer
January 25, 2012
Members of the USD 204 Board of Education Monday reviewed the regulations behind the Kansas Open Meetings Act but didn’t ask many questions.
Neighbors protest rezoning for apartments
By Caroline Boyer
January 25, 2012
Concerns about rezoning a property to make way for a proposed apartment complex brought more residents out Tuesday than could fit into the council chambers at Bonner Springs City Hall.
Police step up enforcement at railroad crossings
By Staff Report
January 25, 2012
Some area motorists ignoring railroad crossing gates prompted local police and Union Pacific law enforcement officials to step up enforcement Tuesday.
Former BLHS lineman ready for next chapter
By Stephen Montemayor
04:45 p.m., January 25, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Swede Johnson was named an NAIA All-American after his final season in 2011.
Basehor Athlete(s) of the Week: Colin and Ryan Murphy
By Staff Report
04:36 p.m., January 25, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
During a two-game span, Colin and Ryan Murphy each hit the 1,000 career points milestone
BSHS’s Edmondson sets new school swimming record
By Staff Report
04:22 p.m., January 25, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Bonner Springs swimmer Blaine Edmondson set a school record in the 200-yard individual medley on Saturday at Blue Valley Northwest.
Basehor-Linwood school dog among Kansas-trained canines that brighten days for many
By Shaun Hittle
January 25, 2012
Washington, population 1,100, is one of the small Kansas towns not far from the Nebraska border along Kansas Highway 36, in the north-central part of the state.