Archive for Thursday, May 8, 2008

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Turnout pleases Marble Days organizers
By Nicole Kelley
May 8, 2008
Everywhere you looked Saturday there were marbles in downtown Bonner Springs.

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Area soccer team scores win in KC tournament
Special to the Current
May 8, 2008
he U-19 Boys LUSC Boro took first place in the KC Cup Tournament,
Seniors state-bound
Holder, Toland finish fourth at regionals, earn trip to Wichita for state tournament
By Chris Wristen
May 8, 2008
The crowd trickled in just in time.
Remember When
May 8, 2008 in print edition on A6
A look back at this week in history.
Gilstrap to seek 4th Senate term
Staff Reports
May 8, 2008
Incumbent Mark Gilstrap, D-Kansas City, will seek a fourth term as state senator from the 5th District.
Against tall odds, still waiting to see twister
By John Beal
May 8, 2008 in print edition on A8
As the sirens howled last week, I stood on the deck, faced the southwest and scanned the skies, to no avail.
Kiwanis honors high school scholars
May 8, 2008
Thursday was busy for the Edwardsville Kiwanis Club.
Wal-Mart awards scholarships
May 8, 2008 in print edition on A8
The Bonner Springs Wal-Mart on Wednesday awarded two area high school seniors with scholarships.
BSHS golfer Wallace 2nd at KVL tourney
By Chris Wristen
May 8, 2008
Cody Wallace played his best round of golf of the season Monday at the Kaw Valley League championships, and his score of 78 landed the Bonner Springs High School senior in second place for the second straight year.
Carter’s sacrifice helps Braves shine at SM North
By Chris Wristen
May 8, 2008
Those who follow Kansas high school track think of distance running when they hear the name of Bonner Springs High School senior James Carter.
Bonner recognizes city volunteers
By Nicole Kelley
May 8, 2008
Mayor Clausie Smith didn’t mince words when speaking during Bonner Springs’ annual Volunteer Recognition event.
Fire & police calls
May 8, 2008
Bonner Springs Fire and Police calls.
On the Agenda
May 8, 2008
Bonner Springs City Council agenda
Time to take gasoline prices seriously — and take action
By Sandra Thomas
May 8, 2008
I am glad to see that, so far, the Kansas Legislature has not been able to pass into law a bill approving construction of two coal-powered energy plants in far-western Kansas.
Turnout pleases Marble Days organizers
By Nicole Kelley
May 8, 2008
Everywhere you looked Saturday there were marbles in downtown Bonner Springs.
Bravettes swept on Senior Night
By Nick Bates
May 8, 2008
Basehor-Linwood spoiled Bonner Springs’ softball Senior Night on Monday by sweeping a doubleheader, 7-2 and 9-0.
Students learn tolerance lesson
Seventh-graders show passion, interest during black history unit at school
By Nicole Kelley
May 8, 2008
Seventh-graders of Robert E. Clark Middle School got a lesson in tolerance their teachers hope will stay with them as they grow.
Parks and Rec plans fishing derby
May 8, 2008
The Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Fishing Derby will be from 2 to 4 p.m. May 18 at North Park Lake, 1200 S. 134th St.
Governor honors Bonner residents
May 8, 2008
Two Bonner Springs High School seniors were named 2008 Kansas Governor’s Scholars.
May’s best yard winner announced
May 8, 2008
The Bonner Beautiful Committee’s May yard of the month winners were Steven and Diane Bailes, 13700 Jana Lei Ave.