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A look at news from the Basehor area

Remember When for April 25, 2013
April 24, 2013
Events from this week reported in The Chieftain 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Festival balloon launch to honor late city clerk
By Caroline Boyer
April 24, 2013
When Jessica Rogoza’s dad, an Edwardsville firefighter, would bring her to Edwardsville City Hall as a child, she found a special friend in former city clerk, the late Phyllis Freeman.
Smith lauded after 10 years as mayor
By Caroline Boyer
April 24, 2013
Several dignitaries from the local and state levels turned out Monday for a retirement reception honoring former Bonner Springs Mayor Clausie Smith.
Tornado watch, flood watch and river flood warning in effect for Leavenworth County
April 17, 2013
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 10 p.m. Wednesday for Leavenworth County.
Remember When for April 18, 2013
April 17, 2013
Events from this week reported in The Chieftain 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Smith reflects on decade as Bonner Springs mayor
By Caroline Boyer
April 17, 2013
It’s clear Bonner Springs Mayor Clausie Smith is known far and wide.
Event to benefit 9-year-old fighting multiple illnesses
April 17, 2013
Quenten Hayes is a cheery, giggly 9-year-old who has recently discovered a love of art. He likes to draw the birds he can see at the bird feeder outside his living room window, improving his drawing ability in the last three months.
Five questions: Composting 101
April 11, 2013
Spring is a good time to start a compost bin in your yard for a natural way of fertilizing soil.
Remember When for April 11, 2013
April 10, 2013
Events reported this week in The Chieftain from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Remember when for April 4, 2013
April 4, 2013
Events reported this week in The Chieftain from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Tractors, bike rodeo added to Marble Day activities
By Caroline Boyer
April 3, 2013
In addition to the usual old-fashioned family fun, the seventh annual “Marble Day” celebration will feature a few hundred tractors and a bike rodeo.
Foundation welcomes KU athletic director at annual breakfast
By Caroline Boyer
April 3, 2013
This year’s “Rise & Shine Recognition Breakfast” will be of interest to sports fans, and Kansas University fans in particular.
Student combines bowling, science for winning project
April 3, 2013
To say bowling is a big part of Kyah Surritte’s life is an understatement — the Bonner Springs Elementary School fifth grader lives, eats and breathes the sport.
5 questions: Made for monarchs
April 2, 2013
Candy Dials is a Leavenworth County master gardener and has been butterfly gardening for five years. She shares tips on how to attract butterflies and provide much-needed habitats.