Archive for Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Also from May 2

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Polls

Would your family take part in a community garden?

Response Percent
No; I wouldn’t have time to work in it.
 
 57%
Maybe, depending on the costs to join in.
 
 24%
Yes; I don’t have space for a garden at home and would love to grow some things.
 
 16%
No; I have a black thumb.
 
 1%
Total 54

Lead stories

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Redmond, Tush lead Bobcats to sweep of Tonganoxie
By Justin Nutter
May 1, 2012
The last time Basehor-Linwood and Tonganoxie met on the diamond, the Bobcats eked out a 2-1 victory to advance to the 2011 state tournament. This time around, things weren’t quite as even.

All stories

Remember When for May 3, 2012
By Caroline Boyer
May 2, 2012
Events reported in The Chieftain this week from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Marble Day promises old-fashioned fun
By Caroline Boyer
May 2, 2012
True old-fashioned fun will make its return to Downtown Bonner Springs Saturday during the sixth annual “Marble Day” celebration.
I-435 resurfacing project to close lanes
By Staff Report
May 2, 2012
A resurfacing project on Interstate 435 in Johnson Drive may cause some traffic snarls beginning Thursday.
Suggestions for graduates
By Clausie Smith
May 2, 2012
This is a busy and exciting time for many families. It is a time when a dream comes true and a son or daughter graduates from high school, college or profession school.
City offers fishing clinic
By Caroline Boyer
May 2, 2012
The Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for a free Youth Fishing Clinic from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 5.
Geary to retire from Vaughn-Trent after a decade as director
By Caroline Boyer
May 2, 2012
One of the things that keeps Vaughn-Trent Community Services running, Carol Geary says, is the connections within the community.
Plant, grow and share: community garden builds roots
By Caroline Boyer
May 2, 2012
Sue Kennedy and her son, Bryan Schoonover, were nervous about planting their first vegetable seeds in their garden plot Thursday.
Sprouting a sense of community: Basehor group garden opens
By Matt Erickson
May 2, 2012
On Monday morning, Stephanie Swenson stood next to Pat Rogers, cup of coffee in hand, as they looked out at their vegetable gardens.
BSHS girls soccer draws Christ Prep
By Corey Thibodeaux
02:31 p.m., May 2, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
While the girl’s soccer team lamented about the shots that ricocheted off the goalpost, it had to settle for a 2-2 draw against visiting Christian Preparatory Academy.
Basehor-Linwood boys golf on the rise
By Kathleen Gier
02:29 p.m., May 2, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
At Atchison on April 26, the Bobcats placed fifth at the Bellevue Country Club. Otting gave Basehor-Linwood its best finish individually, placing 10th overall with a score of 78. Blake shot an 86 and Dickinson shot an 89.
#BonnerSports Roundup: Boys tennis prepares for regionals, girls to host WYCO meet
By Staff Report
May 2, 2012
Boys tennis get tuneup before regionals, BSHS to host WYCO girls swim meet
Kansas Force boys, girls football tryouts next week
By Staff Report
02:21 p.m., May 2, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Tryouts for Kansas Force boys and girls football teams will take place next week.