Archive for Thursday, October 19, 2006

Also from October 19

On the street
Photos
Photo galleries
Educate the Pride
Polls

What's the most important race on the ballot this fall?

Response Percent
The Kansas attorney general’s race
 
 33%
The Kansas governor’s race
 
 30%
All of the above
 
 19%
2nd District congressional race
 
 13%
None of the above
 
 2%
Total 36

All stories

Coach goes the distance
Runners help King conquer Kansas City Marathon
By Chris Wristen
October 19, 2006
Melanie King’s pace had slowed considerably by the time she completed mile 17 of the Kansas City Marathon.
Patrol hands out grants
Lansing Educational Foundation Fund rewards teachers
By Tricia Masenthin
October 19, 2006
A little summertime homework has paid off for 17 Lansing school district teachers and their students.
Eaters pig out at rib competition
By Sam Knowlton
October 19, 2006
It was a vegetarian’s nightmare; for others, a dream come true.
City taps familiar face for new post
By John Taylor
October 19, 2006
A familiar face is returning to Lansing as the city’s first finance director.
Advance voting under way at courthouse
Caroline Trowbridge
October 19, 2006
Advance voting for the Nov. 7 election is under way at the Leavenworth County Courthouse.
Voter registration deadline is Monday
Current Staff Reports
October 19, 2006
There’s still time to register to vote before the 5 p.m. Monday deadline. Here is a list of voter registration sites and the times they’re open, provided by Leavenworth County Clerk Linda Scheer’s office:
Passenger flees scene after head-on crash
By John Taylor
October 19, 2006
The two drivers involved in a head-on collision earlier this week on Kansas Highway 5 are recovering from their injuries as authorities continue to wonder why a passenger in one of the vehicles fled the scene.
Council to meet
October 19, 2006
The Lansing City Council will have a public hearing on the city’s plans for construction of the Bittersweet Street extension.
Red Cross to offer class
October 19, 2006
The Leavenworth County chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a new class.
Military retiree day scheduled at fort
October 19, 2006
Retirees from all military services and their families are eligible to attend the 43rd annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day and Health Awareness Fair at Fort Leavenworth.
Autumn in the Grove enjoys fantastic first run
By Gene Young
October 19, 2006
“Autumn in the Grove” was fantastic.
Boccie not foreign to him
October 19, 2006
How much does Mike Keohane love boccie? Answer: At least 23 tons.
Brownback stumps for Barnett at stop Friday in Leavenworth
By Tricia Masenthin
October 19, 2006
Sam Brownback insists it will take more than money and name recognition to unseat incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Stepping out
Marching Lions fine-tune performance for state competitions
By Tricia Masenthin
October 19, 2006
Sporting a new color guard and a lively Latin theme, the Marching Lions are taking their show on the road this month.
Hometown job satisfies instructor
By Tricia Masenthin
October 19, 2006
For the first time in 19 years, Kathy Cavaleri isn’t a commuter.
Teacher returns to familiar formula
October 19, 2006
Since she attended the first grade, Deb Curatola has told people she wanted to be a teacher.
Festival renews grove’s ties to city
By Sam Knowlton
October 19, 2006
Kelly Grove Park, one of Lansing’s newest recreation areas, had its coming out party this weekend during the inaugural “Autumn in the Grove” festival.
Lions eye state volleyball trip
By Chris Wristen
October 19, 2006
After a rocky, roller coaster of a regular season, the Lansing High volleyball team appears to be gliding toward a smooth finish.
Defense delivers in final soccer tune-up
By Chris Wristen
October 19, 2006
Lansing High boys soccer coach Randy Brown was thrilled his squad’s game at Perry-Lecompton wasn’t rained out Monday afternoon.
Scoreboard
October 19, 2006
Lansing sports scores and results for the week leading up to Oct. 19, 2006.
Lansing faces must-win scenario against KC-Washington
Current Staff Reports
October 19, 2006
The Lansing High football team finds itself in an unusual position entering its 7 p.m. Friday district game against Kansas City-Washington at Frank Graham Field.
Two years of perfection
By Chris Wristen
October 19, 2006
There will be a Friday night a few years from now when Lansing Middle School football coaches Doug Faught and Lee Matzeder will sit back in the stands at Lansing High’s Frank Graham Field and chuckle to themselves.
Freshman Jaqua is KVL runner-up
By Chris Wristen
October 19, 2006
It was the half-mile of hell for Lauren Jaqua, but the pain was worth it.
State berths up for grabs at regional cross country meet
By Chris Wristen
October 19, 2006
The Lansing High cross country team will compete at the Class 5A regional meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shawnee Mission Park in Lenexa.
Michael W. Holler
1969-2006
October 19, 2006
Services for Michael W. Holler, 37, Rantoul will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Barnett-Larkin-Brown Funeral Home, Leavenworth. Burial will be in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing.
Ruth E. Eagles
1911-2006
October 19, 2006
Services for Ruth E. Eagles, 95, of Lansing, were Monday, Oct. 16, at Belden-Sexton-Sumpter Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth. Burial was in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing.
Tasting fair Saturday
October 19, 2006
The annual Tasting Fair is this weekend at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.
Gering and Jacobson
October 19, 2006
William Gering of Lansing celebrated his 10th birthday on Oct. 7, and his sister, Carley Jacobson, celebrated her fourth birthday on Oct. 12.
Kochenour-Gorman
October 19, 2006
ulianne Kochenour and David H. Gorman, Venice, Calif., were married Sept. 30, 2006, at the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, Calif., where they had eloped. Soaring Starkey, a nondenominational minister, officiated.
Garcia
October 19, 2006
Anthony and Hillary Garcia, Leavenworth, announce the birth of their twins, Henry Isaac and Isabella Irie.
Chamber sets candidate forum
October 19, 2006
The Government Affairs Council of the Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct a public forum for candidates seeking public office at the federal, state and county levels.
Council on Aging sponsoring events
October 19, 2006
The Council on Aging is sponsoring several upcoming events at the council, 109A Delaware, Leavenworth.
Nominees sought for award
October 19, 2006
Nominations for the Athena Award for the Business Woman of the Year are now being accepted at the Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce office.
What the candidates say
October 19, 2006
What do you think of the drawdown of the High Plains (sometimes called the Ogallala) aquifer? Is it a problem and how important? What have you done in the past to meet this challenge and what will you do in the future?
Self-defense seminar offered
October 19, 2006
The Women’s Division of the Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ali Kemp Educational Foundation are teaming up to offer a hands-on self-defense seminar for women.
Water crisis demands state’s attention
Scott Rothschild
October 19, 2006
Beneath the soil of landlocked Kansas lies a vast, life-sustaining source of water called the High Plains aquifer.