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Olathe News - Feb. 11 '08

  • Boot to be Permanently Displayed in Library
  • Lecture Series Celebrates African-American History Month
  • City Offices Closed Monday: Trash Schedule Unchanged

 

Boot to be Permanently Displayed in Library

The six-foot tall boot called "Read Any Good Boots Lately?" that has been on display at the corner of Park and Chestnut by the Olathe Public Library, 201 E. Park, will be moved inside the library for its permanent home.  The boot was a part of the Welcome Home, Cowboy Boots public art project honoring Olathe's history as the home of the original cowboy boot.

The relocation will be celebrated with a public reception at 3:30 p.m., Feb. 20, at the Olathe Public Library, 201 E. Park.  Comcast purchased the boot for the library during the silent auction at the USO Show in November of last year. 

Kandice Wepler, Comcast Vice President/General Manager said, "We are delighted to continue our support of reading in the Olathe community and donate the boot to the library.  We appreciate the opportunity to support literacy and promote the importance of reading." 

Chris and Sue Langseth are the artists who designed the boot that celebrates the Ladies Reading Circle and its role in establishing Olathe's first library.

"Once again, the Olathe Public Library has benefited from the generosity of Comcast.  Besides its substantial support of the Summer Reading Club, Comcast has now enabled the library to preserve some of its history with the donation of this sesquicentennial boot," added Emily Baker, OPL Director.

The Woodwright Shop has created a custom oak platform that will allow the boot to be displayed inside the library.  A plaque has been mounted on the platform to recognize the Comcast donation.

 

Lecture Series Celebrates African-American History Month

Learn about the rich history and contributions of African-Americans in Kansas and Olathe and promote cultural awareness and unity during the 2008 African-American History Month Lecture Series.

The lecture series, presented by MidAmerica Nazarene University and the City of Olathe, will be from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Bell Cultural Events Center, 2000 Pioneer Blvd., on the campus of MidAmerica Nazarene University.  All of the sessions are free and open to the public.

The following are the sessions:

  • Black Newspapers & African-American Communities in Kansas - February 12
    Learn about 19th Century newspapers, the African-American press pioneers and the communities served by these publications. Presenter: Aleen Ratzlaff, Tabor College
  • Race Relations in Kansas: Past & Present - February 26
    Examine the state's diversity practices and explore Kansas's image of equality and tolerance. Presenter: Jim Leiker, Johnson County Community College

The sponsors for the lecture series are Don & Terri Person owners of Forever Yours Glass Etchings, Bill Buckner, President/CEO of UnifiedTek Corp., and Kirk Perucca of Kirk Perucca Associates.

For information, call (913) 971- 3521.

 

City Offices Closed Monday: Trash Schedule Unchanged

City offices will be closed Monday, February 18 for Presidents' Day.  Residential trash, recycling and yard waste collection will not be affected by this holiday.

 

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