KIRBY’S BY-LINE
FALL 2014 CONNECTION CALENDAR
By Mayor Gene Kirby I am sure many, if not all of us have had a life altering event happen where we will always remember where we were and what we were doing. The news may have been anticipated or not, good or bad, but it was such a life altering event that we will never forget the circumstances under which it occurred. For me, one of those times happened on May 10 of this year. I will always remember where I was and what I was doing when I received the first of many calls that day. It was from our Police Chief, letting me know that our mayor, Billy Blackwell, was being taken to the hospital and that it didn’t look like there would be a positive outcome. Soon after, I received the heart breaking news. Mayor Billy Blackwell had very suddenly and without warning passed away. In an instant, things had changed drastically, not only for Billy’s family but for many others as well. On May 1, nine days earlier, I had been elected as Council President and now I would become Mayor, finishing out Billy’s term. It is a position I did not seek or desire but it is one I will now serve. I do have the advantage of having three plus years on the council. I am now becoming more familiar with the details of how things happen and how we arrived where we are and where we’re going. We are moving on, moving forward. We have a very capable and determined staff working hard for the City. So far we have enjoyed Lansing DAZE and the Independence Day Fireworks/Celebration. The Parks and Recreation Department has had another successful baseball/softball season. The Library continues its work with another summer reading program among the other things they do. The Lansing Historical Society had a record number of runners at this year’s 5K Run. Work is continuing on our budget for 2015. We hope to finalize the new citywide Comprehensive Plan and work is continuing on a Wastewater Master Plan. Work
AUGUST August 7 – City Council Meeting August 12 – School Begins for K-9 & New HS Students August 13 – School Begins for Returning 10th-12th Grades August 21 – City Council Meeting August 28 – City Council Work Session
SEPTEMBER September 1 – Labor Day (City Offices Closed) September 4 – City Council Meeting September 18 – City Council Meeting September 25 – City Council Work Session September 26, 27 – Citywide Garage Sale
OCTOBER October 2 – City Council Meeting October 11 – Autumn in the Grove October 13 – Columbus Day/Staff Development Day (City Offices Closed) October 16 – City Council Meeting October 17, 18 – Countywide Cleanup October 23 – City Council Work Session October 25 – Spooky Center
NOVEMBER November 11 – Veterans Day (City Offices Closed)
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AUTUMN IN THE
GROVE
Fall Family Festival & Craft Show
Mark your calendars for the Ninth Annual Autumn in the Grove community festival on Sat., Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event takes place at Kelly Grove Park, located on East Gilman Road & US-73/K7 Highways (next to Crossroads United Methodist Church.) Come out, walk along the trails and enjoy a variety of favorites: great food, live music, local vendors, pumpkin decorating, a campfire, s’mores, and more. If you are interested in being a vendor, please keep in mind that we have a fall theme. You may go to the City’s website at www.lansing.ks.us and download the vendor application or contact the Economic Development/Convention & Visitors Bureau Department at (913)
727-5488. There will be no charge to the vendors (other than what would be required by the State), or the public for this event; this is not a city fundraiser, just a fun-filled day for our friends. This is a great opportunity for any civic or student organization to raise money for their groups. For more information, contact Jessica Waters at jwaters@lansing.ks.us or call (913) 727-5488, or visit www.lansing.ks.us In case of inclement weather, Autumn in the Grove Fall Family Festival & Craft Show will be held at the Lansing Community Center, 800 1st Terr. Sponsored by the City of Lansing’s Economic Development/Convention & Visitors Bureau Department
FOR MORE INFORMATION - CHECK OUT WWW.LANSING.KS.US Kirby By-line cont. from page 1
One of the questions asked of me after I became Mayor was, “what are you also continues at the new high school. going to do now?” I am giving all the Summer is going strong and soon time and energy I can. Now I ask of school will begin this fall. Many of us you, “What are you going to do for the will be switching gears for all that city, the place we all call home?” comes with that. Sincerely, Gene
Independence Day
Celebration
On June 27, 2014 the city of Lansing held its Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park. The display, coordinated by Aerial FX, is synchronized to music, amazed the record-setting crowd. The City would like to thank the following volunteers and entities who made this possible: Leavenworth County Fire District #1, Leavenworth County EMS, and City Staff. The City would also like to thank the following sponsors of this year’s fireworks celebration: Leavenworth-Lansing Nursery, Personalized Lawn Care, Wal-Mart, and Lansing Photoworks-Sherwood Archibald. A special thanks to Janette Holdeman and Darby Mance, who assisted with landscaping assistance and cleanup.
2014 Lansing DAZE and Brew, Blues & Bar-B-Q Recap The city of Lansing hosted the annual Lansing DAZE and Brew, Blues, & Bar-B-Q Festival on May 2 & 3. There were 26 barbeque contestants from several states. The barbeque competition began on Friday and ended with the awards ceremony on Saturday afternoon. “Smoke N Babes BBQ” won the Grand Champion award and “Smokin’ Bad Habit” was the Reserve Champion. The City would like to thank the following sponsors: Commerce Bank, Country Club Bank, USFP Property Management Inc., Condotels, Speedway Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Holiday Inn Express, Cereal Ingredients, Lansing Correctional Facility, O’Malley Beverage of Kansas Inc., Linaweaver Construction, Reilly & Sons/Coldwell Banker, Dillon’s, Exchange National Bank, and special thanks to Sherwood Archibald with Lansing Photoworks.
CITY OF LANSING RESPONSE TO POTENTIAL SPEA IMPACT AT FT. LEAVENWORTH With the recent release of the Army’s Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment (SPEA), the Department of Defense began analysis of the potential environmental and socioeconomic impact of end strength reductions of 1,000 or more soldiers and/or civilians at 30 US Army installations, including Fort Leavenworth. The worst case scenario is a loss of 2,500 military and civilian personnel from Fort Leavenworth. • To view the Federal Register and Full SPEA report https://federalregister.gov/a/2014-14733 The Army is conducting a 60-day comment period followed by a listening session to receive public input before making any final decisions as to reduction of forces. The city of Lansing urges community members to participate in the 60-day comment period to emphasize the importance of Fort Leavenworth to Lansing and especially the benefits of Lansing as a military inclusive community. The city of Lansing supports the Governor’s Military Council, which has created a list of talking points to help citizens craft letters in support of Fort Leavenworth Please write and send your letter, and if you are business owner, feel free to write from that perspective as well as your own personal perspective, no later than Monday, August 25, 2014 to the following contact addresses: • Email: usarmy.jbsa.aec.nepa@mail.mil • Regular mail (post cards or letters acceptable): U.S. Army Environmental Command ATTN: SPEA Public Comments 2450 Connell Road (Building 2264) Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7664
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BILLY M. BLACKWELL Lansing Mayor Billy M. Blackwell passed away suddenly on Sat., May 10, 2014 in Lansing. Mayor Blackwell, who was 61 years of age at the time of his passing, was elected Mayor in 2012. Previously, he served as a city council member for eight years. Mayor Gene Kirby was sworn in during a ceremony in May. “Mayor Blackwell’s untimely passing will be a hurdle our city needs to clear. I am hopeful that city staff and I can do our best to fill the void that Billy’s passing has left. He will be truly missed.” Mayor Blackwell retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant Colonel in 2001 and was employed as a defense
contractor by Engineering Professional Services (EPS). He served as the team lead for a Signal (Communications) Support contract and taught at the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth. Mayor Blackwell served on the Lansing Police Force as a reserve officer from 2000-2003 and on the Lansing Parks and Recreation Advisory Board from 2003-2006. He has also served on numerous steering and bid committees. Mayor Blackwell is originally from Gaffney, SC. He is survived by his wife, Paulette, son, Billy, Jr. and two grandchildren.
2014 LANSING GOLF TOURNAMENT A SUCCESS! The City held its 12th Annual Golf Tournament on June 6 at the Great Life Golf & Fitness Club in Lansing. Everyone who attended had fun in the sun! Fifteen teams participated this year. The event was organized by Lansing’s Economic Development/ Convention & Visitors Bureau Department. The city would like to thank the following sponsors: Commerce Bank (Lunch Sponsor), Kramer & Associates CPAs (Putting Challenge Sponsor), Little Joe’s Asphalt (Hole In One Sponsor), Country Club Bank (Team Sponsor), American Family Insurance Trent Peter Agency (Team Sponsor), Kansas City T-Bones, Kansas City Royals, Benesch, DnZ Auto Repair, Petro Deli, IHOP, Dasher Garage, Green Leaf Nutrition, Lamborn Farms, The Towne Pub, Daylight Donuts, Lansing Liquor & Wine, Taco John’s, Speedway Chrysler Dodge Jeep, KARE Pharmacy of Lansing, Deffenbaugh, Canon, and Varsity Sports.
FOR MORE INFORMATION - CHECK OUT WWW.LANSING.KS.US LANSING BUSINESSES RECOGNIZED BY STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE By Ken Miller The Kansas Department of Commerce has recognized two Lansing businesses and a non-profit as part of Business Appreciation Month in June – its annual awards program honoring Kansas businesses and their contributions to the local and state economies:
• St. Francis de Sales Church – Merit Award Winner • Taco John’s – Merit Award Winner • Twin Oaks Health and Rehabilitation – Merit Award Winner
work for these entities should be recognized for their service and it is fitting that the State of Kansas has done so.” Overall, the Department of Commerce named 24 Regional Business Excellence Award winners and 76 Merit Award winners during the 2014 competition. The awards program takes place each June and invites individuals and organizations to nominate Kansas businesses that contribute jobs and support their local communities. Regional finalists are recognized at an awards ceremony during the Team Kansas Awards Banquet in Wichita. The top nominee receives the Governor's Award of Excellence, which is the top award given to a business by the state of Kansas.
“We are proud of these local businesses and the non-profit organization who serve our community so well,” said Lansing Director of Economic Development Nolan Sunderman. “The people who lead and
Join Lansing Parks & Recreation and the Lansing Community Library on Oct. 25 at the Lansing Activity Center, located at 108 S. Second Street for a fun-filled evening of Halloween activities! There is no cost for admission. All games and refreshments are provided free of charge. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and close at 6 p.m. for children up to and including third graders. Children older than third grade will not be admitted during this time. Costume is encouraged but not required. Adult supervision for all participants in this age group is required, no exceptions. There will be carnival games a trick-or-treat village and refreshments! From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. we will be hosting the Seriously Spooky Center for youth in fourth through eighth grades. Children younger than fourth grade will not be admitted for this event, no exceptions. Adult supervision is encouraged for this age group. There will be age appropriate carnival games, refreshments, & a photo booth. **NO STROLLERS** *STROBE LIGHTS WILL BE USED AT THIS EVENT* If you would like more information please contact the following: Lansing Parks & Recreation at 727-2960 or by email at: parks@lansing.ks.us OR Lansing Community Library at 727-2929
WARD NEWS - CHECK OUT WHAT YOUR COUNCILMEMBERS HAVE TO SAY... These men and women represent us, the People, and we need to do our homework and vote for the candidate that we feel will best represent us, our state, and our country. The two major party primary elections will be held on August 5. The general election will be on Nov. 4 As always, YOUR CITY COUNCIL meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, and you are all invited to come. If you have any specific con-
cerns or issues you would like me to look into, please contact me at 727-2907 or email me at: don.studnicka @gmail.com Enjoy the rest of your summer and don’t forget to get out and VOTE!
Councilmember Don Studnicka
By the time you folks read this, the 4th of July will be over and we will be thinking about school starting in a few weeks. I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July!? The weather seemed to cooperate with us this year and we had one of the coolest July 4th’s in many years. As we move into the last half of the summer there is something coming up that we should be aware of and start planning for. That is the Mid Term Elections
coming up in November. You have no doubt seen some political signs going up in yards around town, and probably had a candidate or two come by your house requesting your vote. These are important elections because one of our Senator’s seats is up for election as well as all 435 U.S. House seats. Along with these Federal seats our State Representative Seat for our district is up for election and the Governor’s seat is up for election.
Spring and summer are historically very busy for everyone. It is a great time to spend time outdoors with our families after a long winter season. For many of us, the spring/summer season will come and go much like the springs and summers of the past. However, this spring/summer brought with it the loss of not one, but two of our community leaders. The leadership and selfless service of both Mayor Bernard and Mayor Blackwell will be sorely missed in our community and we would both like to express our sympathies to their families and ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers. We sincerely hope that everyone has had a safe and enjoyable year so far. If you were able to make it to the Lansing fireworks show you
were treated to a spectacular show. If you weren’t able to make it this year hopefully you’ll be able to attend next year’s event. For the Council, summer is annual budget time. While we are very aware of the current tax increases associated with the building of the new high school, and the rate increases with the wastewater utility, we still need your input when it comes to approving the city budget. Any time there is a group of people trying to make decisions there are differences of opinions. We are elected not to express our opinions, but to express the opinions of the residents of Ward 4. Once the 2015 proposed budget is posted on the City website, please take a few minutes to review it and provide your input. Additionally, feel free to at-
tend the public budget hearing in August and express your opinions to the Mayor and city council members. As summer draws to an end, schools begin ramping up. As our schools continue to grow, so does the number of kids waiting for, and being dropped off by, school buses. Please be aware of the children at the bus stops and obey the posted speed limits. As a reminder, the City Public Information Officer has begun sending out a weekly “eBlast” email. This email covers upcoming events, city office closures, holidays, trash delays, as well as other useful links. If you are interested in receiving this this URL will take you to the sign up page: www.lansing.ks.us/FormCenter/EMail-Blast-List4/Email-Blast-List-Request
-Form-38. You can also access the sign up page from the City website: www.lansing.ks.us Regular Council meetings are held the first and third Thursday of every month, and are open to the public. If you have any
questions or concerns, please feel free to contact either of us at: gbuehler@ lansing.ks.us or amcneill @lansing.ks.us.
color in our trees! At the time I am writing this, there have been several storms in and around Lansing. At my house, we lost a large apple tree and part of our garden to the wind. We were really pretty lucky! A lot of folks have lost large limbs or had trees fall into their home. Our apple tree just fell over. It still had to come out and I have to pick up all of those little apples that fell off while we were dragging it around the yard. This leads to maintenance discussions. I don't like spending the money to have the trees trimmed, but there are two truths I want to share: 1) If you can plan on when to have the trees
trimmed, it is cheaper than doing it during a crisis and 2) Falling trees can cause serious damage to people or property. Today, I heard of a person in Leavenworth who had a big branch fall on her car. The car was covered but the damage to the tree was not. This friend had a neighbors tree fall onto her above ground pool. None of it is covered by insurance. Now may be a good time to check on your specific policy coverage, call a tree trimmer to have receive an estimate and also take a look at your roof to make sure there are no issues with your shingles. As far as debris removal goes, we currently (from
March 1 to August 31) have a 6 bag limit for yard waste. Beginning September 1 to November 30 residents can put up to 12 containers/ biodegradable bags or bundles out for pickup. Branches and tree limbs should be cut into lengths of four feet with a maximum diameter of four inches or less. Bundles should be tied and not exceed 18 inches in diameter or 65 lbs. No dirt or rocks/stones are permitted. If we have a major widespread event, there is a possibility Deffenbaugh could eliminate limits. Please check with City Hall if you have a lot of debris to make sure you don't incur extra
charges. You may also visit the Leavenworth County Transfer Station. The city of Lansing exists to provide services for the residents. The City Council and City Staff need to hear from you. They need to know what you think, what you want, and what you need for your family. One question I feel we really need to have answered is what is the best way to reach you with information? As always call, email or text. 913-727-3105 andi_p@earthlink.net.
WARD 2 NEWS
WARD 2 NEWS Councilmember Andi Pawlowski
It is hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. I think we forgot to have spring! I hope we have a calm and gentle fall. Not too much snow and lots of
Don Studnicka Lansing City Councilman, Ward 2
WARD 4 NEWS Councilmember Gregg Buehler
WARD 4 NEWS
Councilmember Tony McNeill
Gregg Buehler and Tony McNeill
Andi Pawlowski
FOR MORE INFORMATION - CHECK OUT WWW.LANSING.KS.US THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU About the right-of-way…
Mike McDonald Library Director As the summer program winds down at the Lansing Community Library, located at 730 First Terrace, the library staff and I would like to pause for a moment and share with you some exciting news. If you have been in the library in the past few months, you may have noticed the Friends of the Lansing Community Library has a new retail space for the Book Sale Nook and the library feels a bit more open and inviting. These changes represent completion of phase one in a twophase re-imagination of the library. In September, phase two will conclude when the library joins 40-plus existing public libraries in northeast Kansas in a shared regional catalog known as NExpress. What does this mean for you? In short, access to your library via a web-based automation service known as Koha. Features include: • Access to a much broader collection of library materials. • Receive at your library - by courier materials you requested from other participating libraries. • Search for materials from home; check item availability; and place holds. • Review your checkout/reading history. • Receive overdue and hold availability notifications via email.
• Renew eligible items online. In preparation for this transition, library staff will be reallocating space within the library to better serve patrons. Collections will be moved to new locations within the library, DVD cases will be moved to the floor for easier browsing, and new spaces will be carved out of the library for future enhancement as reading areas. Also, the entire collection will be rebarcoded and patrons will receive new library cards. In order to accomplish these tasks within the necessary timeline, there will be certain dates/times when the library will be closed. We will attempt to keep these to a minimum. Important dates to note (subject to change): • Friday, September 5, 2014 – Library will be CLOSED • Saturday, September 6, 2014 – Library will be CLOSED • Monday, September 8, 2014 – Go LIVE with NExpress! On behalf of the library staff and board, THANK YOU for your continued support of your community library. If you have any questions/ concerns about these changes or other aspects of the library, please do not hesitate to contact me at mmcdonald@lansing.ks.us or 913-727-2929.
The right-of-way, for the purpose of this article, is defined as the area platted for roadway, utilities, sidewalks, or other public improvements. In many residential areas, 60 feet of right-of-way area is platted for a street. Most of these streets are 28 feet wide, including the curbs. Therefore, that leaves 16 feet of remaining right-of-way on either side of the street that is reserved for various public improvements and work necessary for utilities. Please remember, whether performing work as a property owner or a contractor, a rightof-way permit may be required to work in this area. Some rights-of-way vary in size around Lansing, and some rules apply as to the kinds of work allowed. Feel free to contact the Public Works Department @ 913-727-2400 about any questions you may have. Your maintenance responsibilities in the right-of-way… Lansing City Code states that property owners are “responsible for property maintenance for his or her property and the public right-of-way to the center line of the street.” This means that trash and yard waste in front of your property should be picked up, grass and weeds should be mowed and trimmed, and limbs and brush should be maintained to keep roadways and sidewalks clear for traffic. Trash, debris, and yard waste should not be placed in the right-of-way “prior to 6:00 p.m. of the preceding day on which the trash is scheduled to be collected.” Deffenbaugh is the city’s contracted trash collection provider, and there are many specific rules for pick up. First, all trash should be bagged and placed inside the 95 gallon cart provided by Deffenbaugh. Recyclable materials may be placed in the container with the yellow lid. Additional cardboard that is broken down may be placed under or next to that container. Additional bags require a bag
tag and additional containers are available, all of which may be purchased at City Hall. Yard waste may be placed in cans marked as “yard waste” or “YW”, or in biodegradable bags. If you have limbs outside of the yard waste can, they may be tied with twine or string in 2 foot by 4 foot bundles. Six bags of yard waste are allowed weekly from March 1August 31. Twelve bags are allowed weekly from September 1-November 30. Bag tags are available for yard waste, also. Construction, demolition material, or other large and/or heavy items should not be set out with regular trash. There is an additional fee for these items, although one free bulky pick up is allowed per year for customers. Please call Deffenbaugh to schedule a special pick up. These items may only be set out the evening before the scheduled pick up. Customers may also take materials to the Leavenworth County Transfer Station. For questions regarding fees, call 913-727-2858. Residents with questions or concerns about collection service may contact City Hall @ 913-727-3233 or Deffenbaugh @ 913-6313300 or customerservice@deffenbaughinc.com. Signage in the right-of-way… The city of Lansing enforces code in the right-of-way for many reasons, but the most important one is safety. Along with debris, brush, and limbs, signage should be kept to a minimum next to the roadway. Reducing clutter has the benefit of enabling increased awareness of hazards which may suddenly present themselves to a driver from outside the roadway, or vice versa. Having only necessary signs for traffic control and information reduce clutter that impedes the conveyance of a clear and simple meaning to drivers. In turn, having only these signs fosters respect by road users, and reduces driving distractions that may restrict time for a proper response that cumulatively improves traffic safety for all users.
Signage outside the right-of-way… Other signage is allowed outside of the right-of-way, but there are many regulations which are conditional to the property. The city’s Zoning Ordinance regulates the placement of signs on private property. In general, no off-site advertising is allowed. There are signs that are exempt, and the sizes of signs can determine their exemption status. For example, real estate signs are exempt, but only one sign per zoned lot is allowed. The campaign season is upon us and it should be noted that political signs on private property do not require permits and are not limited in number per zoning lot. However, there are laws set by the state of Kansas and ordinances set by the city of Lansing that must be followed. These signs may be erected no more than 45 days prior to Election Day, and must be removed within one week following Election Day. Campaign signs of up to eight square feet or less (four square feet per side) will be allowed on private property with permission of property owner, without a permit requirement. Campaign signs larger than the size noted above may be erected on private property in the same time frame provided a permit for the sign is obtained from the city of Lansing Public Works Department prior to erecting it. There are zoning regulations which may affect the placement of political signs. Please contact the Public Works Department for questions regarding all signage. Signs of any kind placed in the right-of-way may be removed and immediately disposed of by Public Works or Police Department staff. Community-based code enforcement asks that everyone protect and preserve the rightof-way for legal, financial, and aesthetic reasons. However, the most important reason should be public safety.
FOR MORE INFORMATION - CHECK OUT WWW.LANSING.KS.US “LANSING CITY EMPLOYEES HONORED WITH SHAPE AWARD” In early July the Kansas Department of Labor presented city of Lansing Employees with Safety and Health Award for Public Employees - or SHAPE.
Basketball Registration Coming Soon!
Lansing Parks and Recreation will be conducting registration for youth in grades 1 thru 6 for the winter basketball program. Registrations will be taken October 1 through October 31, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lansing Activity Center, 108 S. 2nd Street in Lansing. Participation fees are $45 per registrant, due at the time of registration. Non-residents are welcome to register at an increased registration fee of $50. Registrations made after October 31 may not be accepted. If late registrations are accepted, a late fee of $10 per participant will be assessed. Assistance is available for qualifying individuals. Please visit our website to download the information flyer along with the application for the Scholarship Program or call our office for more information. All Scholarship requests must be received no later than Wednesday, October 15th. Refunds for this program will NOT be offered after the uniform/equipment order is placed on November 7, 2014. For more information about this program, please contact us at 913-727-2960 or by email at: parks@lansing.ks.us Registration for boys and girls in the 7th and 8th grade will be taken at a later date to be determined.
2014 Lansing’s Citywide Fall
COMING UP! The city of Lansing will host a Citywide Garage Sale on Fri., Sept. 26 and Sat., Sept. 27, 2014. Families, clubs, and organizations are invited to participate in the Garage Sale. The City will advertise each participant by publishing a list of the garage sale locations and placing information on the City's website - www.lansing.ks.us. A map will be available at City Hall, and on the city’s website. This event is free for partici-
pants and will feature garage sales throughout the City and draw treasure hunters from surrounding areas. Permits are not required. Remember, hanging signs on any utility pole is illegal and subject to fines. Participants are encouraged to register online at www.lansing.ks.us by September 15, 2014. For more information, email Jessica Waters at jwaters@lansing.ks.us. or call 913-727-5488.
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City’s Twitter, Facebook Page Update By Laura Phillippi, Site Supervisor This year marks the 100th anniversary of World War I. While doing research, I came across this quote: “I had two family members involved in World War I: two great uncles. One of them is on a memorial in France. And the other was a trench runner who survived the war. The average life span of a trench runner was 36 hours, but he survived the whole war.”—Ben Barnes Never before had the world seen such a war where millions were killed and the history of future generations was forever altered. Warfare itself changed through mechanization, the use of poison gas, airplanes, and trenches to name a few. The suffering escalated when the 1918 influenza epidemic swept across the globe, killing millions of people. It was supposed to be the war to end all wars. Unfortunately, it just set the stage for World War II. The Leavenworth County cultural institutions have a variety of exhibits and programs going on to commemorate the anniversary. The first of four book discussions will be August 24 at the Leavenworth Public Library at 2 p.m. Mr. Scott Porter will lead the discussion of The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman. This Pulitzer Prize winning book was on the New York Times best seller list and influenced President Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Copies of the book are available at the area libraries. On November 1, the Lansing Community Library will be hosting The Roses of No Man’s Land by Lyn Macdonald. This book delves into how nurses and doctors worked to save the lives of countless men and give comfort to the dying. Admission is free and the events are sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council. The Lansing Historical Museum’s exhibit “A County At War: Stories of Doughboys and the Home Front” will open August 25 and run through January 31. On September 6 at 2 p.m. the Museum will host “An Artist in the World Wars” by Mr. Ron Michael, curator of the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, Lindsborg. Michael will discuss the works of Chapman, Kansas native Henry Varnum Poor who served in both world wars. Admission is free and the event is sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council. The book Lansing Correctional Facility is slated for a late October release. Please stay tuned to local media for details on a book signing. We also plan on hosting Boo on the Block at the Museum on Halloween. There will be a pumpkin carving contest, candy, and hot drinks so remember to bring your trick-or-treaters by. Contest forms will be available this fall.
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LGTV-Channel 2 Schedule Schedule MONDAY 10:00 am - Movers and Shakers (Interview program with local officials and personalities.) 12:00 pm - The Kansas State Penitentiary: An Institution and a Neighbor 12:12 pm - Their Stories - local history of the area 7:00 pm - City Council Meeting TUESDAY 10:00 am - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm - City Council Meeting WEDNESDAY 12:00 pm - The Kansas State Penitentiary: An Institution and a Neighbor 12:12 pm - Their Stories - local history of the area 2:00 pm - Chamber Ribbon Cutting 7:00 pm - Movers and Shakers 7:30 pm - Lansing Pulse (current events discussion with City Administrator.) 8:00 pm - Legislative Forum THURSDAY 1:00 pm - Movers and Shakers 7:00 pm - Fire District #1 Board Meeting FRIDAY 5:00 pm - City Council Meeting 7:30 pm - Lansing Pulse 8:00 pm - Legislative Forum SATURDAY 10:00 am - Movers and Shakers 12:00 pm - The Kansas State Penitentiary: An Institution and a Neighbor 12:12 pm - Their Stories - local history of the area 1:00 pm - City Council Meeting 2:00 pm - Chamber Ribbon Cutting SUNDAY 12:00 pm - The Kansas State Penitentiary: An Institution and a Neighbor 12:12 pm - Their Stories - local history of the area 7:00 pm - City Council Meeting 8:00 pm - Legislative Forum If you have any questions or comments about programming on LGTV-Channel 2 in Lansing, please contact Ken Miller at 913-208-6650 or by email.