Archive for Thursday, May 22, 2008

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Venable inspires BHS Class of 2008
By Jimmy Gillispie
May 22, 2008
Merle Venable gave 84 graduating seniors a few words of wisdom Saturday. His two main topics and words of advice were to read books and have courage.

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‘Dummy’ Taylor monument to be dedicated
By Cody Howard
01:00 a.m., May 22, 2008 Updated 05:04 p.m.
The Prairie City Cemetery sits off the beaten path on the southwest edge of Baldwin City. The typical feel of solitude at a graveyard seems magnified here.
Baldwin City celebrates improved downtown
May 22, 2008
Last Wednesday hundreds of people flocked to downtown Baldwin City for a celebration of the completion of the $1.8 million Downtown Streetscape Project.
Holland files for Senate seat
By Joel Walsh
May 22, 2008
State Rep. Tom Holland, D-Baldwin, officially submitted his bid for the 3rd District Kansas Senate seat, filing for the position at the Douglas County Courthouse Tuesday.
Hill outlines economic plans, concerns to city
By Adam Mowder
May 22, 2008
With gas prices soaring and the national economy teetering on recession, Baldwin City could probably benefit from some changes.
Board delays decision
By Jimmy Gillispie
May 22, 2008
An increased cost estimate on the Baldwin School District’s facilities’ committee recommendation has postponed a possible bond issue resolution even further.
Venable inspires BHS Class of 2008
By Jimmy Gillispie
May 22, 2008
Merle Venable gave 84 graduating seniors a few words of wisdom Saturday. His two main topics and words of advice were to read books and have courage.
Column: Softball team shouldn’t hang its head
By Jimmy Gillispie
May 22, 2008
Another Baldwin High School team with a No. 1 seed. Another heartbreaking loss in the semifinal round.
Extra-inning heartbreaker
By Jimmy Gillispie
May 22, 2008
Once again a lack of offensive production forced an early exit for the Baldwin High School softball team during the Class 4A regional tournament.
BHS ready to shine in Wichita
By Jimmy Gillispie
May 22, 2008
Expectations surrounding the Baldwin High School track teams are high for this weekend as they head to Wichita for the state meet.