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Harvick wins Hollywood Casino 400

With 30 laps to go in the Hollywood Casino 400, Kevin Harvick used the last restart to take the lead from Carl Edwards and never looked back.

“The last restart was the key to getting into victory lane,” Harvick said. “Clean air really made a big difference for us.”

The fourth victory of the year for the No. 4 car was quite possibly the most important win of the season for Harvick. Harvick finished 38th last week at Charlotte and was sitting in last place in the standings for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Now, Harvick can rest easy knowing he’s solidified his spot in the Round of 8.

“For us, it’s always about reaching something to motivate us,” Harvick said. “We know we can perform in good and bad situations.”

With a victory at Kansas on his mind, he fulfilled his goal for the weekend, getting his second career Sprint Cup victory at the track.

Despite leading 61 of the final 94 laps, Edwards was denied again from Kansas Speedway’s victory lane and was the runner-up.

“It’s tough,” said Edwards about coming close to winning at his home track. “There’s so many people that have come to this racetrack that support me and have supported me. It’s a really special place for me. As much fun as I had racing up front, yeah, it stings. That’s just the way it goes.”

Joey Logano, Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch rounded out the Top Five in the Hollywood Casino 400. The seven remaining Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers finished in the following positions: Austin Dillon, sixth; Matt Kenseth, ninth; Martin Truex Jr., 11th; Denny Hamlin, 15th; Chase Elliot, 31st; and, Brad Keselowski, 38th.

Logano and Dillon are both tied for the eighth position in the Chase standings, the final position that qualifies for the Round of 8. In addition to Logano and Dillon, Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski and Chase Elliott are in the bottom five and are in danger of not advancing to the Round of 8 in the Chase.

Racing returns to Kansas Speedway in 2017. Season ticket renewals are currently being accepted. Fans looking to purchase season tickets can call 866-460-7223.

General parking is free at Kansas Speedway and fans can bring in one 14x14x14-inch soft-sided cooler with their favorite food and beverages.

Racing action from Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. (Fan photo) — Racing action from Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. (Fan photo)

Driver Jimmie Johnson was interviewed before the start of the race. (Fan photo)

Driver Kurt Busch was introduced before the start of Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo) — Driver Kurt Busch was introduced before the start of Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo)

Driver Danica Patrick met with fans before the start of the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sunday at Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan. (Fan photo)

Kevin Harvick received a trophy for winning the Hollywood Casino 400 Sunday at the Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan. (Fan photo)

Winner Kevin Harvick's Chevy Camaro before the start of Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 race at the Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo) — Winner Kevin Harvick’s Chevy Camaro before the start of Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 race at the Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo)

Elementary school lunch menus

Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools
Monday, Oct. 17
Mandarin orange chicken, fried rice, celery sticks, baby carrots, tropical fruit, fresh fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrees: Uncrustable sandwich, fruit salad, yogurt muffin basket.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Nacho bites, tomato salsa, refried beans, mandarin oranges, fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrees: Southwestern chef salad, hummus plate, yogurt parfait.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Corn dog, tater tots, grape tomatoes, orange wedges, fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrees: Garden chef salad, fruit salad, yogurt muffin basket.
Thursday, Oct. 20
Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, garden salad, banana, fruit salad and mlik. Alternate entrees: Southwestern chef salad, hummus plate, yogurt parfait.
Friday, Oct. 21
French toast sticks, sausage patties, ranch corn, cauliflower, apple slices, fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrees: Garden chef salad, fruit salad, yogurt muffin basket.

Turner Public Schools
Monday, Oct. 17
Popcorn chicken with Italian bread; sloppy Joes, garden salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, cinnamon apple slices; mandarin orange chicken salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, cinnamon apple slices and Italian bread.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Super nachos; Korean barbecued pork tacos, refried beans, garden salad, mandarin oranges, fruit; taco salad, refried beans, mandarin oranges, fruit and cornbread.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Chicken patty; hamburger steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, pineapple, fruit and roll; strawberry chicken salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, pineapple, fruit and roll.
Thursday, Oct. 20
No school.
Friday, Oct. 21
No school.

Piper Public Schools
Monday, Oct. 17
Popcorn chicken with Italian bread; pizza grilled cheese sandwich, garden salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, cinnamon apple slices; mandarin orange chicken salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, cinnamon apple slices and Italian bread.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Super nachos; beef enchiladas, refried beans, garden salad, mandarin oranges, fruit; taco salad, refried beans, mandarin oranges, fruit and cornbread.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Chicken patty; roasted pork, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, pineapple, fruit and roll; strawberry chicken salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, pineapple, fruit and roll.
Thursday, Oct. 20
Early dismissal.
Friday, Oct. 21
No school.

Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Public Schools
Monday, Oct. 17
Popcorn chicken with Italian bread; sloppy Joes, garden salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, cinnamon apple slices; mandarin orange chicken salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, cinnamon apple slices and Italian bread.
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Super nachos; Korean barbecued pork tacos, refried beans, garden salad, mandarin oranges, fruit; taco salad, refried beans, mandarin oranges, fruit and cornbread.
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Chicken patty; hamburger steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, pineapple, fruit and roll; strawberry chicken salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, pineapple, fruit and roll.
Thursday, Oct. 20
Hot dog; barbecued pork on bun, garden salad, French fries, fruit, pears; Cobb salad, fruit, pears, fruit streusel muffin.
Friday, Oct. 21
Pizza; pepperoni calzone, garden salad, roasted vegetables, tropical fruit, fruit; popcorn chicken salad, roasted vegetables, tropical fruit, fruit, fruit streusel muffin.

All menus from all districts subject to change.

Candidate forum planned Monday night

Business West, along with other neighborhood associations in Wyandotte County and the Kansas City Kansas Community College, will sponsor a candidate forum from 6 p.m. until 8:05 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, in the Upper Jewell Building at KCKCC, 7250 State Ave.

The forum will be taped for playback on the college’s Community Access Channel 17.

The format: Each candidate will have two minutes for introductory remarks. A panel of newspaper editors and neighborhood leaders will ask questions of each candidate. Candidates will have one minute to respond to each question. The panel will have the opportunity to ask follow-up questions. Each candidate will have one minute to make closing remarks. This will not be a debate.

Representatives will be allowed to speak for candidates who are not able to attend. However, these representatives will only be able to make opening and closing remarks.

The approximate schedule:

6 p.m. Opening remarks
6:05 p.m. Candidates for U.S. Senate
6:35 p.m. Candidates for U.S. Representative, Third District
7: 05 p.m. Candidates for State Representative, 36th District
7:35 p.m. Candidates for State Senate, Fifth District
8:05 p.m. Closing remarks

For more information, telephone Murrel Bland at 913-766-4300 or 913-406-6266 or email [email protected].