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Turner Public Schools Monday, March 7 Lasagna with Italian bread; corn dog, garden salad, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, fruit, peaches; Italian chef salad, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, fruit, peaches, Italian bread. Tuesday, March 8 Chicken strips; barbecued beef on bun, garden salad, cowboy beans, fruit, applesauce; taco salad, cowboy beans, fruit, applesauce, cornbread. Wednesday, March 9 Chicken patty; meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, fruit, pears, roll; chicken Caesar salad, corn, fruit, pears, roll. Thursday, March 10 Smothered burrito; turkey and cheddar melt, French fries, garden salad, fruit, strawberry banana mix; Cobb salad, fruit, strawberry banana mix, fruit streusel muffin. Friday, March…

Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools Monday, April 18 Macaroni and cheese, carrots, peas, cocktail. Tuesday, April 19 Corn dog, garden salad, green beans, pineapple tidbits. Wednesday, April 20 Chicken strips, tater tots, celery sticks, orange wedges. Thursday, April 21 Taco burger, refried beans, banana. Friday, April 22 No school. Additional options: Chef’s salad, fruit salad, yogurt muffin basket. Vegetarian options: Veggie burger, bean and cheese burrito. Turner Public Schools Monday, April 18 Lasagna with Italian bread; corn dog, garden salad, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, fruit, peaches; Italian chef salad, cheesy cauliflower popcorn, fruit, peaches, Italian bread. Tuesday, April 19 Chicken strips;…

The University of Kansas has announced candidates for degrees from Wyandotte County this spring. The Wyandotte County graduates will be among nearly 4,800 total degree candidates at KU this spring. The 144th commencement at KU will be Sunday, May 15, starting at 10 a.m. with graduates assembling along Memorial Drive in Lawrence, Kan., for the procession, which begins at 10:30 a.m. Candidates for graduation from Wyandotte County include: Bonner Springs Sandy Arjon, Bonner Springs, Doctor of Pharmacy Peter Beatty, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Business minor Melanie Bergstrom, Bonner Springs, Certificate of Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology Kyle Chadwick,…

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Kansas City, Kan., Support and Education Group, will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 10 at Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. The speaker will be Gerald Ulrich, on the topic, “What About NAMI Keeps Me Involved.” The group is for consumers and families, bringing together people who have questions about mental illness.

The Fairfax Industrial Association will meet at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 13, for lunch at the KCKCC Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program topic will be on the KCKCC TEC, “Highlighting Technical and Manufacturing Educational Programs and Opportunities.” The welcome will be from Michael Vitale, vice president of academic affairs; presentation from Patrick McCartney, executive director of Endowment Association; and a tour will be given of the TEC. Kohl’s Department Stores is sponsoring a Kohl’s Care Scholarship program this year. The scholarships recognize youth who have made a positive difference volunteering in their communities. Nominations…

Kohl’s Department Stores is sponsoring a Kohl’s Care Scholarship program this year. The scholarships recognize youth who have made a positive difference volunteering in their communities. Nominations for youth ages 6 to 18 will be accepted until March 14 at kohskids.com. Parents, teachers, neighbors or friends may nominate outstanding students who help others. Two from each store will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card. Nearly 200 will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward higher education. Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for high education. Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on behalf…

The Fairfax Industrial Association will meet at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 13, for lunch at the KCKCC Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program topic will be on the KCKCC TEC, “Highlighting Technical and Manufacturing Educational Programs and Opportunities.” The welcome will be from Michael Vitale, vice president of academic affairs; presentation from Patrick McCartney, executive director of Endowment Association; and a tour will be given of the TEC. Kohl’s Department Stores is sponsoring a Kohl’s Care Scholarship program this year. The scholarships recognize youth who have made a positive difference volunteering in their communities. Nominations…

Kohl’s Department Stores is sponsoring a Kohl’s Care Scholarship program this year. The scholarships recognize youth who have made a positive difference volunteering in their communities. Nominations for youth ages 6 to 18 will be accepted until March 14 at kohskids.com. Parents, teachers, neighbors or friends may nominate outstanding students who help others. Two from each store will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card. Nearly 200 will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward higher education. Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for high education. Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on behalf…

Mike Stone, Spangler Graphics, center, was awarded the Ambassador of the Year at the Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber’s annual meeting on March 7. He is with Todd LaSala, right, Partner at Stinson Leonard Street and KCK Chamber Board chairman; and Pat Warren, left, president of Kansas Speedway and KCK Chamber Board Member. Kansas Speedway was the 2014 annual meeting presenting sponsor. (Photo from Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber of Commerce) by Mary Rupert Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway revenues improved in February, according to the Kansas Lottery. Hollywood Casino revenues were $10.9 million in February, compared to January’s $10.5…

Mike Stone, Spangler Graphics, center, was awarded the Ambassador of the Year at the Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber’s annual meeting on March 7. He is with Todd LaSala, right, Partner at Stinson Leonard Street and KCK Chamber Board chairman; and Pat Warren, left, president of Kansas Speedway and KCK Chamber Board Member. Kansas Speedway was the 2014 annual meeting presenting sponsor. (Photo from Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber of Commerce) by Mary Rupert Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway revenues improved in February, according to the Kansas Lottery. Hollywood Casino revenues were $10.9 million in February, compared to January’s $10.5…