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The Senior Chronicle

VACCINATION SUPPORT FROM THE COUNCIL ON AGING: If you need transportation to a COVID-19 vaccination appointment or walk-in clinic, we may be able to help. Please call the Council on Aging Transportation team at (913) 684-0778 to schedule a ride on the Senior Express. Fees apply and space is limited due to COVID safety measures.

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

On April 22nd, the Council on Aging hosted an appreciation luncheon recognizing all of our wonderful Meals on Wheels volunteers. Assistant Director Scarlet Ross, (left) issues Linda Hoeltzel, (right) the Volunteer of the Year Award.

Vote for Athlete of the Week

The Athlete of the Week poll includes athletes from Basehor-Linwood, Lansing and Leavenworth high schools. Coaches can email nominations to Leavenworth Times Sports Editor Derek… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

County tennis players qualify for state tournament

Three athletes from Leavenworth County will compete in the Class 5A state tennis tournament this Friday and Saturday in Topeka. At singles, Leavenworth freshman Jack… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

GARDEN BLOOMS

Shown are the white blooms of stars-of-Bethlehem and the purple blooms of muscari in Matt Nowak’s garden in Lansing. Photos by Matt Nowak Do you have a photo to share with the Times? Email the photo and information to MRountree@cherryroad.com .

New Board of Regents recommendations are missing civic education

Want more nurses and teachers? Start with civic education. Late last month, the Kansas Board of Regents (BOR) released recommendations to the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) calling for high school students to take four math courses prior to graduation, instead of the current three. In addition, the BOR called for four units of English, validating the current standard. They also encouraged more high school students to study computer science and take dual-enrollment courses, in which high school students earn college credit for transfer. Finally, they want schools to help students complete the FAFSA form for federal student aid. These are ambitious goals, but what happened to civic education?

A lucky exchange

German exchange student Tanja Weihing is loving her time in Lansing, thanks to her host family, the high school swim team and pulled pork. “I think I’m the luckiest person alive right now to be in the situation I’m in,” Weihing said.