Category: Bonner Springs

KU announces fall 2014 degree candidates

Several Wyandotte County students were among the names of almost 1,250 candidates for degrees this fall from the University of Kansas, Lawrence.

Because KU conducts only one formal commencement ceremony each year, many of these graduates will return Sunday, May 17, 2015, for the university¹s 143rd commencement. However, some schools and programs conduct fall recognition ceremonies. Diplomas are officially conferred in January 2015.

Degree candidates from Wyandotte County include:

From Bonner Springs:
Jobie Buehler, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering
Jake Hattock, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in civil engineering
Beau Himpel, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in business in information system and Bachelor of Science in business in marketing
Meghan Miller, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Arts in communication studies with a minor in anthropology
Rachel Peterson, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Arts in psychology
Harley Ruszala, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Fine Arts in visual art with a minor in history of art
Joshua Woods, Bonner Springs, Doctor of Philosophy in pharmaceutical chemistry

From Kansas City, Kan.:
Chad Anderson, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies in economics with a minor in business
Rebekah Baughman, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in journalism with a minor in women’s studies
Eric Baumgartner, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Business Administration
Stephanie Bishop, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Philosophy in pharmacology
David Blattman, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Fine Arts in design
Bryan Brazil, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies in special major
Julia Glenn, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in nursing
Candace Golubski, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Public Administration
Bau Lau, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in biology
Jerrihlyn McGee, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Nursing Practice
Joyce McGrew, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in nursing
Maryam Nichols, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Arts in African and African-American studies
Joseph Ramirez, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in journalism
Krystal Robbins, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Arts in visual art education
Megan Slater, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in business in accounting
Evan Smith, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a minor in business
Brianna Talavera, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in journalism with a minor in business
Lisa Van Hoose, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Public Health
Heath Wetzel, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies in economics with a minor in business.

Man charged with murder in shooting death

George Daniel Lingenfelser
George Daniel Lingenfelser

Wyandotte County District Attorney Jerome A. Gorman this afternoon charged George Daniel Lingenfelser, 28, Bonner Springs, Kansas, with first-degree murder in connection with the Dec. 7 shooting death of Janet Billings.

The murder occurred in a parking lot of a retail establishment in the 6900 block of State Ave. in Kansas City, Kan.

Lingenfelser is currently in the Wyandotte County Jail. Bond was set at $750,000. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Mini book sale planned Dec. 13

The Friends of the Bonner Springs Library are holding a mini book sale on Saturday, Dec. 13, in the basement tornado shelter room of the library, 201 N. Nettleton in Bonner Springs.

The sale will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. The sale room can be accessed from the rear parking lot off Allcutt.

Along with volumes from many favorite authors is a variety of nonfiction. There is an area for recent donations which has been restocked since the last book sale.

Many selections of both fiction and nonfiction are in like-new condition and would make very affordable gifts since all hard back volumes are only $1. There is a wide selection of used paperbacks which are being offered at $1 to fill a plastic bag or $2 to fill a choice of tote bags as well as newer paperbacks that sell for only 50 cents. There is also an extensive offering of books for children and young people at affordable prices.

The sale is being held in conjunction with an artist’s reception for Jason Romanishen, whose work is on display on the art gallery wall on the main floor of the library.

Romanishen is a local artist and instructor at Bonner Springs High School.

The reception, which will include punch and cookies, is being held from 2 to 3 p.m. and is open to the public.