Archive for Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Also from March 14

Photos
Photo galleries
Bonner Springs basketball girls fourth at state
Polls

What did you do for Spring Break?

Response Percent
I don’t have a Spring Break.
 
 58%
Stayed at home and relaxed.
 
 19%
Got out of town for a real vacation.
 
 11%
A “staycation” — visited area attractions requiring only a short drive.
 
 10%
Total 77
Videos

Lead stories

8:14 a.m.
Severe-weather sirens meant to reach only outdoor areas, Leavenworth County official says
By Matt Erickson
March 13, 2012
The high-pitched whine of emergency weather sirens rang throughout Leavenworth County March 7, just as it does the first Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m.

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Bonner Springs girls basketball ‘set the standard’ for teams to follow
By Stephen Montemayor
05:05 p.m., March 14, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
SALINA — Yessenia Hernandez’ eyes are red and damp around the edges, but she’s smiling as she walks out of a locker room as a high school basketball player for the last time.
Bobcats, Braves well-represented on All-KVL basketball teams
By Staff Report
05:02 p.m., March 14, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Eleven area athletes were named to — or received honorable mentions on — the Kaw Valley League’s 2012 boys and girls All-League teams.
Remember When for March 15, 2012
March 14, 2012
Events reported in The Chieftain from this week 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Giving valuable advice
By Rae Sedgwick
March 14, 2012
I think of her advice from time to time, when I am troubled. She is a good accountant; part psychologist, part sage.
Seniors finding several ways to give back to community
By Caroline Boyer
March 14, 2012
The Missions for Newborns volunteers aren’t the only ones sewing and knitting for others at Nettleton Manor.
University expands health care degrees
March 14, 2012
The University of Saint Mary is continuing the expansion of its health care education offerings with the launch of a new bachelor’s degree program in Health Information Management (HIM).
Author discusses meaning of true beauty in new book
By Caroline Boyer
March 14, 2012
Karen Morerod says she enjoys helping people apply the Bible to their every day lives.
Independence, Mo., man killed in K-7 accident
04:25 p.m., March 14, 2012 Updated 06:13 p.m.
A 54-year-old Independence, Mo., man was killed in a two-car accident on Kansas Highway 7 at Donahoo Road in western Wyandotte County Wednesday afternoon.
Seniors give back while sitting down
By Caroline Boyer
March 14, 2012
Dorothy Barnhart held up the knitted cap triumphantly for the group to see.
Neighbors: Forrest Brandt
March 14, 2012
This week’s Neighbor is Forrest Brandt, who teaches special-education classes at Basehor-Linwood middle and high schools.
Bobcats’ title run a story with several chapters
By Stephen Montemayor
12:18 p.m., March 14, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
This is how it ends. Sophomore J.P. Downing biting a white towel, blood soaking through. A third and final loss avenged. The Murphy twins choking back tears, each taking turns clutching the 4A state championship trophy.
Former county employee found guilty of misdemeanor theft
By Shawn Linenberger
March 14, 2012
A former Leavenworth County employee was found guilty of one count of misdemeanor theft Tuesday for purchases made with a county credit card.