Month: November 2015

Reasons to Believe celebration to be Nov. 18

Their achievements and life-stories will be used to inspire today’s students as they plan for their futures. The 2015 Class of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools’ Reasons to Believe Alumni Honor Roll has been selected.

The 12 alumni will be recognized this fall at the 2015 Reasons to Believe Celebration. The event is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the KCKPS Central Office and Training Center, first floor, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan. The event is open to the public.

Members of the 2015 Reasons to Believe Alumni Honor Roll are:
• The Rev. Rick Behrens, minister, Washington High School Class of 1977
• Gary L. Belske, senior business executive, Washington High School Class of 1974
• Jennifer Jo Cobb, professional race car driver, Schlagle High School Class of 1991
• Andres M. Dominguez, healthcare program officer, Harmon High School Class of 1977
• Harold B. Frye, educator, Wyandotte High School Class of 1962
• Donald R. Holland, Sr., police captain, Wyandotte High School Class of 1973
• Steve E. McGill, artist/general mechanic, Harmon High School Class of 1974
• Julia M. Peña, nurse, Harmon High School Class of 1982
• Sarah Gorelick Ratley, pilot/electrical engineer/accountant, Wyandotte High School Class of 1951
• Lucy Saunders, educator, Sumner High School Class of 1939
• Darrell Stuckey, professional football player, Washington High School Class of 2005
• Dr. Oneita F. Taylor, radiation oncologist, Sumner High School Class of 1964
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Reasons to Believe was established in 2002 to generate pride and celebrate the progress being made throughout the district. As part of the program, nominations are sought for the Reasons to Believe Alumni Honor Roll, which spotlights successful alumni to encourage and inspire today’s students. All nominations are reviewed by a panel of judges and 12 are chosen. This select group is then brought together for a night of honors where they are celebrated by staff, students, community members, colleagues and family.

To review past Honor Roll classes or to learn more about the program, go to http://kckps.org/index.php/reasons-to-believe.

Sights of the season

Autumn colors are on display this week in Kansas City, Kan., and Wyandotte County. Leaves are falling and more are expected to fall after a storm system moves through on Wednesday, with high winds possible.
Autumn colors are on display this week in Kansas City, Kan., and Wyandotte County. Leaves are falling and more are expected to fall after a storm system moves through on Wednesday, with high winds possible. The high will be in the mid-60s today and Wednesday, then it will fall to the mid-50s on Thursday.

Autumn colors are on display this week in Kansas City, Kan., and Wyandotte County. Leaves are falling and more are expected to fall after a storm system moves through on Wednesday, with high winds possible.
Autumn colors are on display this week in Kansas City, Kan., and Wyandotte County. Leaves are falling and more are expected to fall after a storm system moves through on Wednesday, with high winds possible. The high will be in the mid-60s today and Wednesday, then it will fall to the mid-50s on Thursday.

Free meals offered for veterans on Wednesday, Veterans Day

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Some restaurants are rolling out the red carpet for veterans and military personnel on Wednesday, Veterans Day.

They are giving away free meals to veterans and military personnel who have a military ID.

The meal or food offers are usually only for Nov. 11, although a few are for a longer period of time.

Some of the participating restaurants include:

Applebee’s, free designated meal for current and former military personnel with proof of military service. Choose from these meals: 7-ounce house sirloin, American Standard All-In Burger, double crunch shrimp, three-cheese chicken penne, fiesta lime chicken, chicken tenders platter, or oriental chicken salad.

Bob Evans, special breakfast menu with select items for free for veterans.

IHOP, free red, white and blue pancakes, or a red, white and blue pancakes combo plate with eggs, bacon and hashed browns with proof of service.

Red Lobster, free appetizer or dessert with military ID or proof of service, choosing from a select list.

Arby’s, free roast beef sandwich to veterans.

Outback Steakhouse, free Bloomin’ Onion and nonalcoholic beverage with any purchase for military personnel with ID.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, free appetizer with military ID.

Shoney’s, free All-American Burger for veterans and active duty military with proof of military service.

To see a list with more participating restaurants, visit https://medium.com/@WeRRestaurants/23-restaurant-brands-serving-up-discounts-to-those-who-ve-served-our-country-ea0ac5f433d5.