Month: September 2022

BPU to meet Wednesday

The Board of Public Utilities will meet at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21.

On the agenda for the regular meeting at 6 p.m. are a public comment time; general manager and staff reports; a water operations quarterly report; KDHE revolving loan resolution NO. 5276; miscellaneous comments; and board comments.

On the agenda for the 4 p.m. work session are a board update and general manager update; board strategic plan; and economic development proposal for Yards II.

The meetings are online through Zoom and also are able to be accessed through the telephone. The meetings are at the BPU, 540 Minnesota Ave.

To join the Zoom meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84523139724

To join by phone, call toll-free, 1-888-475-4499.

The meeting ID number is 845 2313 9724.

The board meeting information packet is online at https://www.bpu.com/Portals/0/pdf/board-information-packet-9-21-22.pdf.

For more information, see https://www.bpu.com/About/MediaNewsReleases/September21stBPUBoardMeetingNotice.aspx.

Treads and Threads benefit raises $2.3 million

Treads and Threads, the annual benefit for the University of Kansas Health System, has raised more than $2.3 million, according to a news release.

It is the largest amount ever raised by the fundraiser. Proceeds will go to the new Proton Therapy Center and to help cancer patients at the University of Kansas Health System.

The event, held last weekend, featured creative black-tie attire, food and drink, the country music band Alabama, all at the Truman Sports Complex area between Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums.

“What a great night,” said Shawn Long, vice president of philanthropy and corporate outreach, in the news release. “This was an incredible venue. We want to thank the Chiefs and Royals for being such wonderful hosts.” The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider of both teams.

The news release also expressed thanks to all sponsors and supporters, including chairs Greg and Deanna Graves, Frank and Barclay Ross and Lisa and Barry Ginter.

Piper car show returns on Saturday

The Piper car show will return on Saturday, Sept. 24, after a two-year absence due to COVID.

The Piper Community Festival Car and Truck Show and Shine event will feature cars, trucks and motorcycles on display, said Sean Ziolo, who is working with the car show. It is held in conjunction with the Piper Community Festival on Saturday.

“It feels good, we’re excited,” Ziolo said about the return of the car show. They couldn’t hold the car show in 2020, and in 2021 they had the opportunity but decided not to risk it.

“We’re going to be back, bigger and better,” he said. “We’re looking forward to seeing everybody.”

They’re planning to have 250 to 300 vehicles in the show this year, he added.

Car show registration will be the same day, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Piper High School, 4400 N. 107th, Kansas City, Kansas. There will be plenty of parking for trucks and trailers.

There will be a $10 entry fee per vehicle.

More than 60 awards will be given out, and the awards will be presented at 3 p.m. Saturday, he added.

One of the vehicles will be named the principal’s choice pick, and will be featured on next year’s T-shirt and banner for the car show, Ziolo said.

The Piper Community Festival, the same day and place, will start with a pancake breakfast by the Boy Scouts from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday.

A 5k run-walk will start at 8 a.m. Online registration ends Sept. 23 but same-day registration will be available for the 5k. Registration for the 5k will be $25 for 19 and over, $20 for 18 and younger.

A silent auction will be held inside Piper school at the same time as the car show.

Also, a carnival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be family wristbands for $50 per family, or individual wristbands at $20 per person.

Bingo is planned from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the festival, with a value pack offered for $10.

There will be no admission charge to walk through the festival, and food and refreshments will be available.

Proceeds will benefit the Piper Educational Foundation.

For more information about the car show, call Ziolo at 913-515-0417.