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Council gives OK to renew city’s insurance
By Scott Summers
February 1, 2001
The Bonner Springs City Council approved renewing the city's insurance policy despite receiving a rate much higher than some council members expected.
City questions candidate’s residency
By Scott Summers
February 1, 2001
The validity of a candidate's filing application for Bonner Springs City Council has raised a few eyebrows.
Newcomer runs for mayor
By Kevin Wright
February 1, 2001
A late filing ensured Edwardsville voters will have two decisions to make during a February primary for the mayor's office.
Two boys stricken with illness remain in hospital
By Scott Summers
February 1, 2001
Two Bonner Springs Elementary School students who have been hospitalized for weeks are continuing to show signs of improvement, but still have difficult roads ahead of each of them.
Mayoral candidate involved in criminal altercation
Bill Hooker says incident resulted from prescription medication he was taking
By Joshua Roberts
February 1, 2001
A candidate in Basehor's mayoral race pleaded no contest to charges of striking his neighbor in an altercation last year.
Cheerleader performs at Orange Bowl
By Scott Summers
February 1, 2001
In the minutes leading up to last month's national championship game between the University of Oklahoma and Florida State University at the Orange Bowl, most people were probably grabbing potato chips and trying to settle into their favorite recliners for the game.
Across the river
By Dorothy Kincaid
February 1, 2001
New director looks at improving city’s services
By Scott Summers
February 1, 2001
Starting a new job is always tough. There are forms to fill out, people to meet and then, of course, that burning question of what exactly the job entails.
Bulldog JV falls at Tonganoxie tourney
February 1, 2001
Crossing-guard situation needs help
February 1, 2001
Thank you Basehor-Linwood
February 1, 2001
What is takes to survive
By Rae Sedgwick
February 1, 2001
Kansas Day gets overlooked too easily
By Clausie Smith
February 1, 2001
Let's test your knowledge! What important event happened on Jan. 29, 1861? I would hope that everyone would quickly answer that Kansas was admitted into the union. I'll bet there are those who didn't even realize that Monday was Kansas Day.
Presidential pardons are inexcusable
Editorial
February 1, 2001
The president's authority to grant pardons to federal offenders met gross negligence under Bill Clinton. In one of his last acts before leaving office, he pardoned a Whitewater participant and four criminals who reportedly swindled thousands of dollars in government money using a religious school as a front.
Remember When
February 1, 2001
Book series portrays women, relationships
By Sandra Thomas
February 1, 2001
Resting pays off nicely for area girls
By Randy Smith
February 1, 2001
I'll be the first to admit that I was beginning to worry after the conclusion of the Basehor-Linwood basketball invitational.
Lady Bobcats come back to edge Tonganoxie
By Randy Smith
February 1, 2001
After a 10-day layoff, Mardy Robinson's squad came out eager to play Tuesday.
Berry helps Bonner to 60-35 win
By Clausie Smith
February 1, 2001
The Bonner Springs Bravettes broke a two-game losing streak with a 60-35 win over host Turner on Monday. The Bravettes will have a crucial two-game homestand during the next week starting with Bishop Ward on Thursday and continuing next Tuesday when the Ottawa Lady Cyclones visit.
Bonner Springs proposed move to Kaw Valley rejected
By Randy Smith
February 1, 2001
Bonner Springs' bid to be moved to the Kaw Valley League by 2002 was rejected last week by league officials.
Bobcats’ Gillett takes first at Osawatomie
By Randy Smith
February 1, 2001
Placing five individuals in the championship round Saturday at Osawatomie, the Basehor-Linwood wrestling squad wanted to come away with a few top finishes.
Braves should be allowed in KVL
By Jim Finley
February 1, 2001
The long wait is over.
Braves rebound from Miege loss; win over Turner
By Clausie Smith
February 1, 2001
After a dismal loss to Bishop Miege, the Bonner Springs Braves came fighting back on Tuesday and defeated the Turner Golden Bears, 75-57, in a rugged, physical Huron League game at the BSHS gym. Bonner Springs will take its 8-5 record on the road when they play Bishop Ward at KCKCC on Friday. Bonner Springs will return home on Tuesday, Feb. 6 against Ottawa.
Bobcat boys fall hard to Tonganoxie; lose grip on Kaw Valley League lead
By Randy Smith
February 1, 2001
Tonganoxie surprised Basehor-Linwood with a 55-45 victory on Tuesday, knocking the Bobcats off the Kaw Valley League ladder.
Benefit raises money for two local families
By Scott Summers
February 1, 2001
For eighth-grader Theresa Wild, last Saturday's event benefitting two elementary students provided her with the perfect opportunity to get some revenge on her science teacher at Clark Middle School, Tammy Stauber.
Farm Bureau to celebrate Food Check-Out Day
Bureau to give away 200 loaves of bread at local grocery store
February 1, 2001
Many Americans have heard of Tax Freedom Day, which is the day the average American has earned enough money to pay all federal, state and local taxes.
Local woman is a volunteer tax-compiling machine
By Scott Summers
February 1, 2001
Most people dread doing their income taxes and mail the returns just in the nick of time to beat the April 15th deadline.
Library receives $500 donation
Money to be used to purchase items for visually-impaired
By Scott Summers
February 1, 2001
The Fraternal Order of Eagles of Bonner Springs made a $500 donation to the Bonner Springs Library recently to help visually-impaired residents do something many other people may take for granted read.
Birth
February 1, 2001
Wedding
February 1, 2001