ON THE AGENDA
• The Leavenworth Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the school district's administrative office, 200 N.
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Big blues on the Missouri River
The Missouri River has fascinated many for centuries. There has always been a mystery about what lies under the surface of this 2,341-mile-long channelized flow that looks peaceful, but holds hidden dangers.
Belichick has Pats back in hunt
If you hate Tom Brady, and Bill Belichick, and anything Brady or Belichick or Patriots or Bradychick-related, well, there’s a very real possibility your hatred cup will spilleth over. Both are doing remarkable things this season, but it’s what Belichick is accomplishing now that’s more impressive.
NCAA puts Auburn men’s basketball on 4 years probation, suspends Pearl
The NCAA has placed the Auburn men’s basketball program on four years probation for unethical conduct involving former associate head coach Chuck Person and imposed a two-game suspension on coach Bruce Pearl for failing to monitor his assistant and adequately promote compliance.
Jim Fregosi Jr, scout and son of former manager, dies at 57
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jim Fregosi Jr., a special assistant in the Kansas City Royals’ front office and a son of the longtime major league manager, has died.
Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champ Demaryius Thomas dies at 33
ATLANTA – Demaryius Thomas overcame a troubled childhood. He managed to shine as a receiver in Georgia Tech’s run-oriented offense. By the time his NFL career was over, he had earned five straight Pro Bowl honors and a Super Bowl ring with the Denver Broncos.
Al Unser, a four-time winner of Indianapolis 500, dies at 82
Al Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday following a long illness. He was 82.
BUSY WEEKEND OF SPORTS FOR COUNTY TEAMS
Basketball and wrestling tournaments headline a busy weekend for high school teams in Leavenworth County. Here is the full schedule for Leavenworth, Lansing, Basehor-Linwood and Pleasant Ridge: FRIDAY, DEC.
EARLY CHRISTMAS FOR VETERANS
The American Legion Auxiliary recently provided an early Christmas for residents of the Eisenhower VA Medical Center domiciliary. Each veteran received winter hats, gloves, socks, a variety of snacks and money to spend for Christmas. Shown are past department president Annette Scheaffer as well as Cherie Thomas and Linda Caudle, VA voluntary services representatives. In front is Alicia Wendler, chief of the domiciliary, who assisted with the event. PHOTO COURTESY OF LINDA CAUDLE
VETERANS’ RECOGNITION: WILLIAM ROBINSON
William Joseph Robinson was born in Leavenworth County, Kansas, on June 30, 1919, the son of William Joseph and Cathryn Marie Caldwell Robinson. On Oct.