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A van that was reported as a suspicious vehicle earlier today near Douglas and Key Lane had Turner area parents concerned, but later in the day authorities were able to identify the van.
According to school officials, they do not have a reason to believe students were at risk.
by Kelly Rogge
Kansas City Kansas Community College is once again participating in the Walk Across Kansas Incentive Program and is inviting all students, staff, faculty and community members to participate.
The goal of the eight-week program is to improve the health and wellness of each participant by “walking” enough miles to go across the state of Kansas. Teams will include four people and starting Sept. 28, each team member will complete at least two miles of walking, jogging or running per day. This will equate to 448 miles by the end of the program.
“This incentive program keeps people engaged for eight weeks and is a great motivational tool for people to get consistency in a cardiovascular exercise program,” said Pam Hall, wellness specialist at the KCKCC Wellness and Fitness Center. “In the past many Walk Across Kansas participants have voiced their pride for completing the eight weeks, and the team component makes it fun and inspirational.”
Each team member is responsible for completing 14 miles of cardiovascular activity each week for the duration of the eight-week program. Participants can do more or less, but it is important to remember that the team is counting on each member to reach their goal of 448 miles by the time the program ends Nov. 22.
Individuals will turn in weekly mileage tracking sheets, so that the team progress can be displayed in the KCKCC Wellness and Fitness Center. However, each participant can only turn in a maximum of 21 miles per week.
In addition, there will be a team social in October. This is a walk-run at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23, and participants must do their best to participate.
If you would like to participate and do not have a team, contact Pam Hall at [email protected]. Information about the Walk Across Kansas Program is also available by calling 913-288-7368. A waiver must also be completed upon registration.
Kelly Rogge is the public information supervisor at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
by Josh Sukraw
Local food vendors, such as the Cake Wars champion “The Funnel Cake Truck,” are banding together to bring a variety of food to Bishop Ward High School’s 37th annual auction on Saturday, Sept. 26. The theme of the event, taking place at the school at 708 N. 18th St., is “There’s No Place Like Ward.”
Besides The Funnel Cake Truck, guests can look forward to food from The Rieger Hotel, Blue Pot Catering, Strawberry Hill Povitica, Prime Catering, Chicago’s Turn’n 2 Barbecue, Breit’s Stein & Deli, and El Camino Real. Refreshments provided by Midwest Distributers, Clear 10 Vodka, Tapatio, and A Cup on a Hill.
Food, music and the silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m. The silent auction will include items such as an autographed Missouri Mavericks jersey with pennant and 6 tickets. The live auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a chance to bid on Royals tickets, a condo in Colorado or tickets to see “Wicked.”
Bishop Ward president, the Rev. Thomas Schrader, encourages the community to come out in force to support the event.
“For 107 years young people have been educated in their body, mind and spirit to serve the church, the community and the nation. Your participation is crucial to the future success of our students,” he said.
Individual tickets are $60 and sponsorship opportunities are available, call 913-371-6901 or email [email protected] for more information.