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TABLE OF CONTENTS Veterans Day Parade............................................Pg. 5 Future of Leavenworth County............................Pg. 6 History of Black Friday.......................................Pg. 8 Girl scout getting peers voting...........................Pg. 10 Twin Oaks Crafts Fair........................................Pg. 12 Holiday Happenings...........................................Pg. 14 Santa Spotting....................................................Pg. 15

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Veterans Day Parade slated for Nov. 12 By MARK ROUNTREE mrountree@leavenworthtimes.com

The city of Leavenworth knows how to put on a parade, and there is a big one coming up. The 99th annual Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12 in downtown Leavenworth. Because Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, the parade will be held the next day on Monday. The parade is known as one of the oldest and largest Veterans Day observations west of the Mississippi River. “Our crowd grows bigger every year,” said Diane Smith, secretary of the Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade committee. “Estimated attendance this year is 14,000 to 15,000.” This year’s theme is “The War to End All Wars,” a centennial of the end of World War I. There are three grand marshals for this year’s parade, including World War II

All of the floats had a patriotic theme.

veteran David Jones, Korean War veteran John Ochs and Jana Harrison, who was inducted into the Kansas National Guard Hall of Fame as the first woman inductee. The parade will begin at 4th and Cherokee streets and travel east on Cherokee before turning north on Esplanade Street. The parade then will travel west on Delaware Street before turning south on 7th Street. The parade then goes from east on Cherokee Street,

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ending at 5th Street. Following tradition, the parade will stop for a moment of silence at 11 a.m. A jet from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri will do a flyover during the parade. Downtown streets will be closed to traffic during the parade. The parade will feature marching bands from several area schools, local public officials, vehicles from police and fire

departments, equestrian groups, motorcycle clubs, antique cars, Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts, veterans organizations and military personnel from Fort Leavenworth. During the parade, representatives from Fort Leavenworth will administer an oath of enlistment to local military recruits in front of a reviewing stand at the corner of 7th and Delaware streets. Fort Leavenworth will present awards to area veterans Patricia Riner, Sam Young and James Timmons for their efforts in giving back to the community. This year’s parade comes one year prior to the 100th annual Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade. “We are trying to bring in a few surprises to Leavenworth (next year),” Smith said. “We also are waiting for our proclamations to return from the governor’s office and the White House. There will be a ceremony at the Doughboy statue in from of the courthouse. There will be many great things going on that day, just full of surprises.”

Remembering our veterans The men and women who defend the liberties and freedoms of the countries they represent hold a special place in people’s hearts and an eternal spot in their countries’ histories. Any opportunity is a good time to commemorate the bravery and selfless deeds of military personnel, but certain prominent holidays in November make this an especially important time to thank veterans for their service. November 11 is Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada. It’s also known as Armistice Day in other parts of the world. These holidays honor all military veterans who have provided service to their countries, and that each falls on November 11 is no coincidence, as the day commemorates the anniversary of the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Many places around the world pause and remember fallen veterans on November 11, but a good majority of Veterans Day and Remembrance Day commemorative events focus on past and current veterans who are still alive. There are many ways to honor the military at home and abroad in time for the November festivities. The following are just a handful of ways to show appreciation for military men and women.

• When dining out, ask your server if you can pay the tab for a soldier or veteran you see in the restaurant. • Attend a military parade with your family and explain the significance of the day to children in attendance. • Draft letters and send care packages to soldiers currently in service far away from home. • Ask your company if Veterans Day or Remembrance Day can be an observed holiday at your place of business each year to pay homage to servicemen and women. • Visit a military memorial in a city near you. Your town also may have its own memorial. • Petition town officials to erect a memorial if your town does not already have one. Such memorials can be a source of inspiration for your community. • Support a military family in your town who may be missing a loved one stationed elsewhere. Make meals, mow the lawn, help with grocery shopping, or simply provide emotional support. • Volunteer time at a veterans’ hospital. You may be able to read with veterans or engage in other activities. • Get involved with a military support charity that can provide much-needed funds to struggling families or disabled veterans.

• Have children speak with veterans in your family, including grandparents, uncles and aunts or even their own parents. It can help them gain perspective on the important roles the military plays. • Ask a veteran to give a commencement speech at a school or to be the guest of honor at a special function. • Drive disabled veterans to doctors’ appointments or to run any errands. • Support a local VFW organization. • Create a scrapbook for a veteran in your life.

• Cheer for or thank military personnel each time you see them. • Visit the veterans’ portion of a nearby cemetery and place poppies or other flowers on the graves. • Always keep the military on your mind and never forget those who have served and didn’t return home. Armistice Day, Remembrance Day and Veterans Day are great ways to honor past and current military for their service and sacrifice.

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Civic leaders see growth in county’s future By MARK ROUNTREE mrountree@leavenworthtimes.com

Growth. That is the operative word for the near future of Leavenworth County. According to several civic leaders, the outlook is optimistic for the county for the next 10 years. “Leavenworth County will continue to be a great option for businesses and individuals as more and more housing construction takes place in all parts of the county,” said Steve Jack, executive director of the Leavenworth County Development Corporation. “Certainly, the major road projects undertaken by the county will open up more areas for development, particularly residential.” Jack said business parks located in Leavenworth and Tonganoxie “will likely be reaping benefits to the county from additional businesses and the employment opportunities they bring.” He said that with a broadening of the tax base, cities in the county will be better able to invest in infrastructure improvements and quality of life features. “I anticipate seeing significant industrial, commercial and residential growth by 2028,” said Tim Vandall, city administrator for the city of Lansing. “I believe Leavenworth County’s proximity to the metro will continue to make it appealing to businesses and individuals. Significant transportation thoroughfares like 24/40, K-7 and I-70 make owning, expanding or starting a business in the communities of Leavenworth County appealing.” The civic leaders said the county has much to offer to make it attractive for business and individuals. “Being in the middle of America and part of the Kansas City metro area are strengths for business and individuals,” Jack said. Jack said the highway system that connects the county with the metro area allows people the ability to choose “what quality of life means to them.” He said people can live in a smaller community and still have easy access to major sports, arts, music and an international airport. Jack said another positive about the county is that it has access to an educated and available workforce. “Families and individuals looking to live in Leavenworth County now

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Leavenworth County grew at a rate of 1.1 percent annually during the last 10 years and has sustained consistent growth for the past 40 years. That rate of growth should expand the county population to about 90,000 in 10 years.

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Shown is a sign for the new business park in Leavenworth. Civic leaders believe Leavenworth County is in position to grow in the next 10 years.

have several different housing options such as loft living, maintenance provided homes as well as traditional single family homes,” said Taylour Tedder, assistant city manager for the city of Leavenworth. “High quality schools, access to high-value employment opportunities and recreation activities make Leavenworth County an enjoyable choice for folks to call home.” Tedder said that businesses have an advantage in the county due to the close proximity to the metro area and highway system. He said businesses have a wide array of incentives to locate in the area based on capital investment and job creation, including tax abatements, loan programs, state performance incentives, grants and other economic incentives. The population of the county is expected to continue to grow, the

civic leaders agree. Jack said the county grew at a rate of 1.1 percent annually during the last 10 years and has sustained consistent growth for the past 40 years. He said that rate of growth should expand the county population to about 90,000 in 10 years. Tedder said demographic data suggest county residents will have an increase in their median household income from $67,904 in 2018 to almost $88,000 in 2028. Jack said from an economic perspective, the county has a lot of competition for new businesses and jobs. “Almost every community or county throughout the United States has an economic development effort,” Jack said, “and those efforts often include incentives and other tools to entice new businesses.”

Jack said businesses have a lot of options on where to expand and will look to the availability of labor as a key factor on where to locate new jobs. “Shovel-ready land is also in short supply in many communities but has become a strength in Leavenworth County with our two new business parks,” Jack said. Jack said K-7 will be a challenge in the next 10 years as a major access point to the rest of the Kansas City area. “Plans to make it a freeway that allows safe, quick and uninterrupted access to I-70 may take longer than the decade to solve,” he said. Vandall said the county will need to continue to improve infrastructure as well as provide incentives in order to compete with other counties in the metro area. “It will be even more important in the future for all communities in Leavenworth County to work together when seeking funding and other assistance from the state and federal governments as competition with like-minded regions continues to intensify,” he said. Tedder said a primary challenge for the county will be infrastructure maintenance to include aging roads, water lines, sewer lines and storm water systems.

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The history of Black Friday Black Friday marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Come Black Friday, shoppers strive to get the lowest prices on gifts for their loved ones. Much of the focus of Black Friday is on finding the best deals, but it can be interesting to take a breath and learn how this phenomenon developed and how it has evolved over the years. “Black Friday” The term “black Friday” was originally associated with gold prices and manipulation on the part of speculators Jay Gould and James Fisk. This scandal occurred in September 1869. Commodity prices plummeted 50 percent as a result, and the term “black Friday” was coined to refer to that drop. The phrase “black Friday” also became famous for all the wrong reasons in 1966. Philadelphia police used it to refer to the Friday traffic jams and crowding in downtown stores from tourists and shoppers who flooded into the city in advance of the Army-Navy football game

held the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year. Bigger crowds and rowdiness contributed to long hours and stressful shifts for local police. Black Friday reinvented The retail industry started using the term “Black Friday” in the late

1980s. Spin doctors turned previously negative connotations into positive ones by associating the phrase with stores turning a profit and moving accounting ledgers from “red to black” thanks to big year-end sales. Retailers and consumers rallied around low-cost “doorbusters” and

other discounted prices. Interestingly enough, according to the National Retail Federation, Black Friday really hasn’t been the most lucrative day for retailers over the years. In fact, greater profits and larger crowds are often seen on the last Saturday preceeding Christmas.

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Lack of voter turnout is an ongoing problem in the community, the state and the U.S., but Lansing High School student Taylor Edwards is committed to changing those numbers. She won’t be old enough to vote until the local elections in 2019, but that hasn’t stopped her from getting the word out to her peers who are 18 that voting is a privilege and responsibility for patriotic Americans. Her enthusiasm for her country and the right to vote were factors in her decision to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award by encouraging teen voter registration. Taylor says that scouting has given her a greater appreciation for the rights of Americans. “Being active in my community under the auspices of strong women has given me a greater appreciation of the civic responsibilities handed down to us by the suffragettes,” says Taylor. As a Girl Scout ambassador for Lansing Girl Scout Troop 506 she is the oldest Scout in her troop and she feels that setting an example for younger Scouts to continue the traditions of excellence is very important. “I felt a great sense of accomplishment and reassurance that my

goals have actually left some lasting impact on those around me and those to come,” says Taylor. “I actively encourage my peers to vote as often as possible, particularly just person to person and through various social media platforms.” She has been involved in scouting since kindergarten and credits scouting for teaching her to be communityminded. She also values the family-like atmosphere within her troop. “We have done so many fun things together and everyone is so supportive of everything each girl does,” says Taylor. When Gov. Jeff Colyer declared October as Voter Registration in Our Schools Month, Taylor was invited to Topeka to meet the governor and state Rep. Debbie Deere, a Lansing USD 469 school board member and longtime supporter of Troop 506. Taylor was honored for the active measures she is taking to encourage her fellow teens to not only register to vote, but to keep up with the issues facing Kansans in order to be an informed voter. For Taylor being informed about candidates running for public office is a crucial part of every voter’s civic duty. And if a voter is informed about candidates they can choose someone who represents the voter’s ideals, not

just party branding. Education is the most important issue for Taylor and her peers. She feels that young people should fully explore this issue before they vote. “We’re all heading off to college, which can get pretty expensive. I think a firm emphasis on education is the most beneficial plan of action for today’s young adults. The school system in place is one of the most efficient ways to set our citizens up for success, and bettering the system is an undeniably fruitful venture.” One of Taylor’s pet peeves is when she hears people say they won’t bother to vote since their votes don’t matter. Taylor knows that one or two votes could change the outcome of an election. “Florida’s presidential election in 2000 was decided by less than a few thousand votes, meaning every vote mattered that much more,” says Taylor. She would consider someday running for a small local office, but probably not a state or national seat because she thinks that might be a little too stressful and time-consuming to deal with on a daily basis. But for now, Taylor is focusing on school, Girl Scouts and primarily - getting out the vote.

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Christmas is fast approaching and the residents and staff at Twin Oaks Independent Living have been working on a variety of homemade crafts and home decor items to offer the public as gift ideas. The facility hosted a craft fair recently and items are still available for sale at Twin Oaks. “We had a variety of items such as wreaths, plaques, flower arrangements and painted wooden blocks with sayings that can be used for two holidays. Activity director, Lorie Widdice helps the residents create crafts twothree times per week and anywhere from two to 15 residents participate. They start with a planning meeting in the spring and work on items throughout the summer. “We especially love to paint vases, picture frames and wood,” says Lorie. “ “The craft sale was a huge success. The residents loved seeing the items they made be oohed and awwed over. It made them happy when people came in and purchased them. We are busy working on a 24inch plaid reindeer, a stuffed woodsy owl, snowmen, Christmas ornaments and a few more holiday wreaths. Shopping is available Monday-

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Twin Oaks Independent Living residents created crafts to sell at the upcoming craft and vendor sale. Left to right: Winona Hartley, Jean Marie Brown, Carolyn Wagner, Patricia Pierson and Pat Mitchell.

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Holiday happenings By MARK ROUNTREE mrountree@leavenworthtimes.com

The holiday season is here and numerous activities and events are on the calendar. Right around the corner is the Leavenworth Main Street Holiday Open House event. Holiday Open House will take place Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at more than 20 downtown businesses. “It’s fun,” said Wendy Scheidt, executive director of Leavenworth Main Street. “People look forward every year, gathering with friends and making a day of it.” Participants should go to the Leavenworth Main Street office, 416 Cherokee St., and pick up a free map of participating merchants. Beginning at 10 a.m., participants can visit each of the merchants, pick up a free Christmas ornament and shop in the store. The event is for people 18-over. Several businesses will have interesting and creative ways to attract customers, including Kansas Country Store, which is holding a pie-tasting

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event during Holiday Open House. “Each shop will offer a unique shopping experience,” said Marlee Marshall, assistant to the director of Leavenworth Main Street. She said there will be special deals and discounts at each of the stores throughout the day.

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“This event kicks off the holiday season,” Marshall said. She said there will be free horsedrawn carriage rides in the downtown district throughout the day. “The merchants are investing in this event,” Scheidt said. “They will have cool merchandise you can’t find at any other place.” The Leavenworth Times and Price Chopper are hosting Holiday Cookin’ with Chef Alli from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Heritage Center, 109 Delaware St. The event will feature live cooking demonstrations, tastings, tips and wine. Other seasonal demonstrations will be on gift wrapping and scarf tying, as well as a demonstration on creating a holiday wreath. “It’s a creative way of bringing the community together,” Marshall said. “Everyone celebrates the holidays in some way, shape or form. This (event) covers a lot of holiday things like cooking and gift wrapping.” The 99th annual Veteran’s Day parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12 in downtown Leavenworth. This year’s parade chairman is Jason Johnson, a 1994 Leavenworth High School graduate who has helped out with the parade for 29 years. The Leavenworth Lighted Parade and Mayor’s Tree Lighting ceremony will be held from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 16 in downtown Leavenworth. Food and gift vendors will be available at the event. Another popular event of the season is the annual C.W. Parker Carousel Museum’s Children’s Small Mall.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 at the museum, 320 S. Esplanade St. The event is for children 3-13 years old. They are invited to do their own holiday shopping for family and friends. There will be lots of food and fun activities for the children and their families. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Fort Leavenworth will be at 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at Zais Park on the military installation. There will be carriage rides, school choirs, Santa and a German Christmas Market. The 312th Army Band will perform before the tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Leavenworth Main Street hosts a monthly event on the first Thursday of each month. The Dec. 6 Alive After Five event will be the Winter Wine Walk. Attendees can visit participating shops, have a glass of wine and shop in the store. The event is for people 21-over. The Heritage Center, 109 Delaware St., will host a Holiday Art Gala from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 7. The event will feature numerous pieces of art by Leavenworth artists. Military members will be remembered and honored Dec. 15 at a Wreaths Across America ceremony on Fort Leavenworth. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.

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at the Heritage Center 109 Delaware • Leavenworth

An evening of live demonstrations, tastings, tips and more... just in time for the holidays. Bring your friends and enjoy holiday shopping and appetizers while sipping a glass of wine before the show. • Gift wrapping & basket demo • Wreath making demo & more • Door prize drawings benefiting Leavenworth Backpack Buddies

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Holiday Cookin’ with Chef Alli Admission ticket. Light Appetizers A Drink Ticket Holiday Cookbook with recipes by Alli Holiday Shopping and Demos

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Holiday Cookin’ with Chef Alli Admission ticket. VIP Seating Bottle of Wine from Twisted Vines Holiday Cookin’ Event Apron Light Appetizers A Drink Ticket Holiday Cookbook with recipes by Alli Holiday Shopping and Demos

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Times presents Holiday Cookin’ with Chef Alli By RIMSIE McCONIGA rmcconiga@leavenworthtimes.com

The holidays are a busy time of year and with gift buying, decorating and searching for food preparation ideas demanding time and effort, a one-stop fix is a great way to check off holiday must-do’s while relaxing, snacking and enjoying a good glass of wine. The Leavenworth Times and Price Chopper will present Holiday Cookin’ with Chef Alli from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Heritage Center at 109 Delaware in Leavenworth. The event will include a 1 1/2 hour cookin’ show with Chef Alli, live demonstrations, tastings, tips and lots more, just in time for the holidays. The evening will begin with holiday shopping accompanied by appetizers and a glass of wine before the show. There will be demonstrations on gift wrapping and holiday basket, scarf tying, wreath demonstration and other helpful holiday tips. Vendors will offer unique gifts that will help shoppers to check off many names on their lists. Featured at the event will be well-known Chef Alli who has been a culinary mentor for 18 years. Her main focus as a chef is teaching and she uses a variety of social platforms, such as Facebook Live, as well as on television and on her website. Giving live presentations is one of her favorite ways of passing along her culinary expertise and the Leavenworth Times Holiday Cookin’ show will give her the opportunity to show participants how to create visually appealing and

tasty holiday dishes. She is looking forward to engaging with the audience and helping to inspire them to cook for their friends and family over the holidays. “Cooking is hard work - let’s face it,” says Chef Alli. “Therefore, if I can offer inspiration, encouragement and/or some good kitchen hacks to make life in the kitchen easier, I’ve done my job! This is my goal and I hope we will also get to laugh a lot together, too — such good medicine.” The live demonstrations of preparing and cooking food at Holiday Cookin’ will include making some fun holiday appetizers, a speedy skillet meal for the busy nights leading up to Christmas, a tasty eight-minute shrimp risotto in an Instant Pot and a festive holiday dessert. The funds raised from the door prize drawings will go to Leavenworth Backpack Buddies. Sponsors of the holiday event are the Leavenworth Times, Price Chopper, Gronis Hardware, Kansas Embroidery, Twisted Vines Wines and Winery and the Heritage Center. Regular admission is $35 and includes a Holiday Cookin’ with Chef Alli admission ticket, light appetizers, a drink ticket, a holiday cooking guide with recipes by Chef Alli and holiday shopping

and demos. VIP tickets are $75 and include VIP seating, a bottle of wine from Twisted Vines Wines and Winery, a Holiday Cookin’ event apron, a Holiday Cookin’ with Chef Alli admission ticket, light appetizers, a drink ticket, a holiday cooking guide with recipes by Chef Alli and holiday shopping and demos. Times General Manager Sandy Hattock says she is excited about the event because it will offer a festive evening for people who want to share good food and wine with their friends and have some laughs, while learning how to prepare and display tasty holiday food.

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November 1 Alive After FiveNovember Give Thanks Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 5 PM – 8 PM Historic Downtown, Leavenworth, Kansas www.facebook.com/events/234229407448363/

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November 2 WWI Armistice Centennial Commemoration Friday, November 2, 2018 at 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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November 3 Pleasant Ridge High School Booster Club Vendor & Craft Fair Sat Nov 3rd, 9:00am - 3:00pm Pleasant Ridge High School, 32500 Easton Rd, Easton, Kansas www.visitleavenworthks.com/events.html

November 6

2018 Lansing Holiday Market

FLSC Holiday Bazaar

Teachers Welcome Sign Workshop

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Tue Nov 6th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Lansing High School, 1412 147th St, Leavenworth, Kansas

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November 12

Disney Newsies, The Musical

Benefit Concert For The Youth Theater Program

Leavenworth Veterans Day Parade

Friday, November 9-17, 2018 at 7 PM

Saturday, Nov 10th 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Leavenworth High School, 2012 10th Ave, Leavenworth, Kansas

Hollywood Theater, 500 Delaware St, Leavenworth, Kansas

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November 16 Leavenworth Lighted Parade and Mayor’s Tree Lighting Friday, November 16, 2018 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

November 17 Family Game Day Saturday, November 17th 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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November 29 James and the Giant Peach

Thursday, November 29th 7:00pm - 9:30pm Saturday, December 1st 7:00pm - 9:30pm Lansing High School, 1412 147th St, Leavenworth, Kansas

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December 1 Stella Fundraiser & Community Yoga

Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

December 2 C.W. Parker Carousel Museum’s Annual Children’s Small Mall

Alive After FiveDecember-Winter Wine Walk

Sunday, December 2nd 10:00am - 4:00pm

Thursday, December 6, 2018 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Leavenworth Yoga 521 Delaware St, Leavenworth, Kansas

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Game Night

Holiday Art Gala

Thursday, December 6th 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Friday, December 7th 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Jahn Room, Leavenworth Public Library, 417 Spruce St, Leavenworth, Kansas

The Heritage Center 109 Delaware St, Leavenworth, Kansas

Leavenworth County Historical Society, 1128 5th Ave, Leavenworth, Kansas

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December 13

Leavenworth Vintage Homes Tour Sunday, December 9th 1:00pm - 6:00pm

December 15

Veterans Day Parade

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December 15 Wreaths Across America Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery Saturday, December 15th 11:00am - 1:00pm

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December 15 Family Game Day Saturday, December 15th 2:00pm - 6:00pm Meriwether’s, 702 Cherokee St, Leavenworth, Kansas www.visitleavenworthks.com/events.html

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December 16 Leavenworth Lighted Parade and Mayor’s Tree Lighting Friday, November 16, 2018 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm City of Leavenworth - Government

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Get gifts there on time Thanks to families being more spread out than ever before, today’s holiday shoppers must figure out ways to get holiday gifts to their destination on time. The holiday season tends to be the busiest time of year for many delivery services. The following tips should help shoppers ensure their loved ones’ gifts arrive on time. • Ship directly. Adobe Analytics reported that online shopping hit a record high of $108.2 billion in the 2017 holiday shopping season, and all indicators suggest online shopping will only increase in the years to come. Holiday shoppers who want to ensure their loved ones will receive their gifts on time can rely on online shopping. When checking out, have gifts shipped directly to loved ones’ homes. Many online retailers will even wrap gifts for a nominal fee. • Research shipping options. In 2018, Christmas falls on a Tuesday. Shoppers who plan to rely on two-day or overnight shipping should keep that in mind. Some delivery services may be open throughout the weekend

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Coco Loco is the place to go for holiday decor By RIMSIE McCONIGA rmcconiga@leavenworthtimes.com

With the holidays fast approaching, decorating is high on the list for people who want to ensure a festive atmosphere for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. When Coco Loco Party Center opened in Leavenworth at 1802 S. 4th St. an important niche was filled in the community and their motto is: ‘We create memories in all your favorite colors.” The balloon and party supply store offers a full line of party supplies as well as individual creations of custom balloon decor for grand openings, birthdays, anniversaries and holidays for both private and corporate events. The shop includes supplies such as cutlery, table covers, party favors, gifts, and balloons. Lots and lots of balloons. They tailor-make individual balloon bouquets, party photo frames, columns and arches, tunnels, and many other designs. As a veteran-owned business, Coco Loco owner, Maria HernandezWilt and her husband both served in

the military, were deployed to areas around the world in multiple combat zones. “We understand what sacrifices men and women of all backgrounds have made for our amazing country,” says Maria. “When we left the military, we wanted our new focus to be on celebrating the accomplishments

and special moments in other people’s lives. We believe everyone deserves to celebrate their life’s moments, big and small, and everything in between. Coco Loco is a proud sponsor of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families; the achievements of women and minority groups; and faith and family activities. We focus on providing all the materials you need to commemorate the people you love through colorful, vibrant, and unique expressions.” In the future, Coco Loco would like to offer a family friendly venue to

the community that would offer event space for small parties and gatherings. Coco Loco will be offering a onestop location to have a safe, familyfriendly party for children, adults, or both. What is unique to Coco Loco Party Center is that at this one location, the client can select from a full line of party supplies, coordinate balloon décor, and a venue space that is decorated for them and cleaned up afterwards. They have eliminated the need to run to multiple locations to get everything needed for a party or event. Coco Loco has created custom pieces for Midwest Transplant Network at Arrowhead Stadium, for the VFW, the American Legion, and at multiple establishments in Leavenworth. Decorating events by Coco Loco include a shipwrecked-themed Vacation Bible School event, Women’s Aviation Week activities at Garmin, Int., and a New Year’s themed party and balloon drop at Merriam Park Elementary School. The bottom line at Coco Loco is they strive to offer the best custommade balloon decor available anywhere.

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Stay safe when stringing holiday lights Lighting displays are one of the many things that help make the holiday season a special time of year. Often awe-inspiring, holiday lighting displays present a perfect opportunity for communities and individuals to showcase their festive sides. Safety should always be a priority when stringing holiday lights both inside and outside a home. The National Fire Protection Association notes that, between 2009 and 2014, fire departments in the United States responded to an average of 210 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. Lighting displays strung on home exteriors also can pose safety risks if homeowners do not exercise caution. Fortunately, various strategies can help homeowners safely decorate their homes’ interiors and exteriors this holiday season. • Choose a fresh tree. The NFPA recommends celebrants who prefer natural Christmas trees choose ones with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. Dry trees are more likely to catch fire than freshly cut trees. Adding water to the tree stand each day will keep trees fresher

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climb ladders to string lights on especially tall trees and/or on their home exteriors. • Avoid working in inclement weather. The weather during the holiday season can sometimes be unpleasant or unpredictable. Check the forecast before stringing exterior lights to ensure Mother Nature won’t pose a threat. Avoid hanging lights if the forecast predicts wet, icy or windy conditions that can make ladders unstable. • Turn lights off when going to bed and/or leaving the house. Interior and exterior holiday lights should not be left on when no one is home or everyone inside is sleeping. If left on overnight or when no one is home, lights may contribute to fires that damage homes and may even prove fatal. Holiday lighting displays help make this time of year special. Following some simple safety procedures when decorating with lights can ensure everyone enjoys a safe and happy holiday season.

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Open mic night showcases local talent at Grinders High Noon By MIKE NICKELLS mnickells@leavenworthtimes.com

Every second Saturday of the month, Grinders High Noon stages an open mic night from 8 p.m. to midnight. It’s a family affair with a father and son duo of John and Jake Will running the show. John, a regular at the Rural Grit Happy Hour in Kansas City, wants to create a similar tradition in Leavenworth. He began playing at their open mic back in 2008 and improved his musical chops to become a featured guest. “I am eternally grateful to the Rural Grit Happy Hour, the Rural Grit Allstars and Kim Stanton for letting me play when she should have booted me to the curb,” said John Will. John likes to get up on stage and get his turn to play like the rest of the musicians, while his son runs the sound and keeps up the guest list, making sure everyone gets a chance to play. It’s basically first come, first served with everyone getting to play three songs. If they make it through the list, people can go up a second time to play more songs. I came out to last Saturday’s open mic cautiously optimistic about what I would hear. You never know what you might find at an open mic event. But I really enjoyed the night and was pleasantly surprised by all of the talent that the Leavenworth area had to

Keith Meenan playing at Grinder’sOpen Mic.

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“It’s great to have a true open mic when it seems like so many places are turning to karaoke.” - Robin Ziga

Steven Strange playing at Grinder’sOpen Mic on Staurday October 13.

offer. The musicians seemed to have fun getting their time to play in front of a good crowd which fluctuated between 50 to 100 people throughout the evening. The crowd got to soak up a variety of music ranging from country and bluegrass to classic rock and alternative. Some of the musi-

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cians tried out new songs of their own creation like Keith Meenan. “I came to tonight’s open mic as a warm-up and to test a song before going to the studio to record,” he said. Robin Ziga, from Easton, said “It’s great to have a true open mic when it seems like so many places

Teresa Minoglio playing at Grinder’sOpen Mic.

are turning to karaoke.” Robin and her husband, Richard, played a great version of “Wagon Wheel” earlier in the evening. Teresa Minoglio, who has played at all of Jake and John’s open mics so far, said she loves having a place in Leavenworth where she can play on a Saturday night. She can still get up on Sunday mornings to sing in her church choir. So if you’re itching to perform in front of a crowd or you just love listening to live music, don’t forget to check out the open mic at Grinders High Noon. The next one will be Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. Mike Nickells writes about music in the Leavenworth area. To contact him, send email to mnickells@leavenworthtimes.com

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Thanksgiving Day Quiz It is once again time to talk turkey, stuffing and all of the trimmings. Thanksgiving is celebrated in both Canada and the United States with similar parades and fanfare. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the blessings in oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and enjoy the company of family and friends during a special meal. Although people celebrate Thanksgiving each and every year, they may not be aware of some of its interesting history. Test your knowledge of gobblers and general trivia with this quiz. 1. Despite competing historical claims, the story most people associate with the first American Thanksgiving took place in a colony in this modern-day state? a. Pennsylvania b. New Jersey c. Massachusetts d. Delaware 2. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on which day of the week in Canada? a. Monday b. Tuesday c. Wednesday d. Thursday

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3. Pilgrims from Europe associated with Thanksgiving are purported to have sailed across the Atlantic to reach North American on which ship? a. Daisy b. Mayflower c. Santa Maria d. Roseflower 4. Which tribe of Native Americans taught Pilgrims how to cultivate the land, contributing to the first Thanksgiving? a. Algonquin b. Lenape c. Shoshone d. Wampanoag 5. Fossil evidence shows that turkeys roamed the Americas how long ago? a. 10 million years ago b. 15 million years ago c. 20 million years ago d. 25 million years ago 6. Three different deboned types of poultry go into this Thanksgiving meal alternative? a. Orange duck b. Turducken c. Turkey chowmein d. Chixturck

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