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A look at news from the Basehor area

Accidents send 2 to hospital
By Shawn Linenberger
March 19, 2013
Emergency officials responded to two accidents last week in Tonganoxie.
Five questions: It’s gardening time
March 15, 2013
In Kansas, as well as Ireland, planting potatoes on St. Patrick’s Day is a tradition. The plants don’t know it’s March 17, of course. But Dennis Patton, horticulture agent at the Kansas State University Research and Extension office in Olathe, said the holiday is a good time to start, or at least start thinking about, planting. And according to Patton, increasing numbers are doing just that.
Major crimes continue to drop in Bonner, Edwardsville
March 13, 2013
Overall public safety in the Bonner Springs and Edwardsville area continues to improve, according to local police departments.
Remember When for March 14, 2013
March 13, 2013
Events reported this week in The Chieftain from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
School board approves iPads for all district teachers
By Caroline Boyer
March 13, 2013
The USD 204 Board of Education was faced with a tough decision Monday: Who deserves to have iPads more, students or teachers?
Owners of Bonner Springs’s Red Fortune prepare for final day
By Caroline Boyer
March 13, 2013
It’s been an emotional week for Maria Lui and her family at Red Fortune Chinese Restaurant. Every time they turn around, they say goodbye to another longtime friend and customer.
Five questions: Storms still on?
March 7, 2013
That’s definitely a possibility, say officials with the National Weather Service. Kim Qualls, public affairs manager with the Kansas Department of Transportation, addresses the recent snowstorms and what we can expect from the rest of winter.
13th annual Marble Crazy has busiest weekend ever
By Caroline Boyer
March 6, 2013
The 13th Annual Marble Crazy started off slow and easy on Friday, when snow flurries kept crowds to a regular, manageable pace.
To the editor: Thanks for support
March 6, 2013
From the Police Department to the treasured staff at Alden-Harrington and through the last note of Taps at his inurnment, the Bonner Springs community was heartwarming in its sympathy and support.
Remember When for March 7, 2013
By Staff Report
March 6, 2013
Events reported this week in The Chieftain from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Snow won’t stop 13th annual Marble Crazy, say organizers
By Caroline Boyer
February 27, 2013
The snow won’t stop Marble Crazy. Moon Marble Co. will have its 13th annual Marble Crazy Friday and Saturday this weekend.
Remember When for Feb. 28, 2013
February 27, 2013
Events reported in The Chieftain from this week 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Keeping score: Bonner resident donates time as roller derby referee
By Caroline Boyer
February 27, 2013
As a pack of girls crash and bash while skating their way around the track, rolling right next to them in black and white stripes is rule-keeper MT Threat – otherwise known as Bonner Springs’ Matt Gurley.
Five Questions: Putting a fork in it
February 26, 2013
This week’s Five Questions takes a closer look at the history of restaurants. Andrea Broomfield, English professor at Johnson County Community College, offers a precede on her upcoming presentation, “Soldier of the Fork: How Nathaniel Newham-Davis Democraticized Restaurant Dining in Fin de Siecle London.”