Archive for Thursday, September 7, 2006

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How do you plan to mark the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks

Response Percent
Quietly. I’ll say a prayer for those who died and those fighting terrorism.
 
 81%
I don’t plan to observe the anniversary at all.
 
 18%
I plan to attend a public function commemorating the day.
 
 0%
Total 27

All stories

LHS volleyball goes 2-1 at home quad
Current staff reports
September 7, 2006
The Lansing High volleyball team posted a 2-1 record at its season-opening dual Wednesday night at Johnsmeyer Gymnasium.
Lansing High students ace College Board’s calculus test
By John Taylor
September 7, 2006
District officials said two students earned the highest possible score of 5 when they took the College Board’s AP Calculus AB exam in May. A third student scored a 4.
Area walkers seek breast cancer cure
By John Taylor
September 7, 2006
Linda McGowan of Leavenworth will be joined by an estimated 1,500 women, including several others from Leavenworth County, for the three-day Kansas City walk. Other participants from the area include Judy Lansing, of Leavenworth, and Pat Hickson, of Lansing.
County lowers mill levy
By John Taylor
September 7, 2006
County commissioners this week approved the 2007 county budget, which places the estimated levy at 28.232 mills - more than 7.7 mills lower than this year’s budget.
Boosting the American dream
September 7, 2006
Whether working at the bank or serving the Lansing Booster Club, Teana Hundley runs a tight ship.
‘We just can’t wait’
Drama Club looks forward to new auditorium
By Sam Knowlton
September 7, 2006
Dramatic change is afoot at Lansing High School.
Clifford lends hand at book fair
By Joanna Pergande
September 7, 2006
A book is a key to a child’s imagination - it allows them to leave Kansas and travel to other worlds “where the wild things are” and a big red dog can be a best friend.
Road signs tell tale of bygone ad era
By Gene Young
September 7, 2006
Remember seeing signs like that along the road?
Girl Scouts plan potluck
September 7, 2006
A potluck dinner is planned in September in Lansing for all Girl Scouts, girls interested in Girl Scouts and their families.
Production to mark troupe’s 30th year
September 7, 2006
The River City Community Players are in rehearsal for the next production in their 30th anniversary season.
Wanted: Seniors to write letters
September 7, 2006
The Council on Aging is looking for senior citizens 55 and older to correspond with students at area elementary schools during this school year.
Auxiliary leader to visit fort
September 7, 2006
Linda Meader, national president of the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars, will visit Fort Leavenworth on Sept. 11.
Running mate to speak to club
September 7, 2006
State Sen. Susan Wagle, who is the nominee for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket, will speak later this month to the Leavenworth County Republican Women.
Marching band to perform Friday
September 7, 2006
Lansing High School marching band will make its season debut at the Sept. 8 home football opener when the Lions play host to Perry-Lecompton.
Color guard to make debut with LHS marching band
By John Taylor
September 7, 2006
When Lansing High School’s marching band takes the field this fall, fans in the stands are sure to notice something different from past years: the return of the color guard.
Renaissance Festival opens with crowded 1st weekend
By Jesse Truesdale
September 7, 2006
Huzzah! The 30th annual Kansas City Renaissance Festival kicked off last weekend, attracting both locals and wayfarers from afar.
Third-grade teacher finds time’s right for change
By Tricia Masenthin
September 7, 2006
Janet Moorehead says her family brought her to a job at Lansing Elementary School, but it’s the families she teaches that will keep her there.
Childhood dreams led to decision to teach
By Tricia Masenthin
September 7, 2006
For as long as she can remember, Christine Bachtel always knew she would grow up and teach others. She just knew.
Lansing Invitational boasts tough volleyball competition
Current staff reports
September 7, 2006
During 11 previous editions of the Lansing Invitational Tournament, Lansing High volleyball coach Julie Slater never has been shy about bringing in tough competition.
Lions will try to eliminate mistakes
By Chris Wristen
September 7, 2006
Lansing High football coach Bill Pekarek didn’t need to go too in-depth to sum up his thoughts on his squad’s season-opening 37-14 loss to Tonganoxie Friday night.
Hits and misses
By Chris Wristen
September 7, 2006
The Lansing High boys soccer team got the result it wanted when it played Tonganoxie on Tuesday - a victory.
Wristen: Impact athletes to watch in ‘06-‘07
By Chris Wristen
September 7, 2006
If ESPN’s SportsCenter covered Kansas high school sports, Lansing High surely would’ve had its usual cast of regulars on the program last year.
Sargent sparks LHS tennis at Mill Valley Junior Varsity Invitational
By Chris Wristen
September 7, 2006
If Sarah Sargent’s tennis game isn’t varsity caliber yet, then it is oh-so-close.
Scoreboard
September 7, 2006
Lansing sports scores and results for the week leading up to Sept. 7, 2006.
City may require deposit for sewer service
By Sam Knowlton
September 7, 2006
Future residents who rent homes in Lansing will be required to post several months’ deposit for utility services, possibly as much as $150, if Lansing City Council passes an ordinance addressing new state legislation.
Lansing Business Center asks city for rezoning
Change would allow Special Ed Cooperative move
By John Taylor
September 7, 2006
An area developed to lure industrial businesses to Lansing could be rezoned under a plan to come before the Lansing City Council this week.
On the record
September 7, 2006
Lansing fire calls for the week leading up to Sept. 7, 2006.
Service note
September 7, 2006
Airman 1st Class Steve Parker recently graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and is now attending Aircraft Maintenance Technician training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.
Lions pass early test at Tongie, head to Girard today
By Chris Wristen
September 7, 2006
For the Lansing High cross country team, Thursday’s appearance at the Tonganoxie Quadrangular was more like a rough draft.
Charles “Ed” Amos
1936-2006
September 7, 2006
Services for Charles “Ed” Edward Amos, 69, Lansing, will be at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 7, at Barnett-Larkin-Brown Funeral Home, Leavenworth. Burial will follow in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing.
Hazel L. Chambers
1933-2006
September 7, 2006
A memorial service for Hazel L. Chambers, 72, of Leavenworth, will be scheduled at a later date.
Bruce G. High Sr.
1952-2006
September 7, 2006
Services for Bruce G. High Sr., 54, of Leavenworth, were Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Belden-Sexton-Sumpter Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth. Burial with military honors will follow in Leavenworth National Cemetery.
County Road 1 petition ruled invalid by official
Caroline Trowbridge
September 7, 2006
A petition seeking a vote on plans to improve Leavenworth County Road 1 has failed.