Ali Kemp foundation to present self-defense program Jan. 19 in Lee's Summit

Ali Kemp foundation to present self-defense program Jan. 19 in Lee's Summit

12/26/07 - A program which represents a living legacy in honor of Ali Kemp, a 19-year-old Leawood resident who was murdered while working as a lifeguard at a residential subdivision pool in the summer of 2002, is being offered at a Lee's Summit location on Saturday, Jan. 19.

The program is called T.A.K.E. Defense Training and has as its goal giving women of any age the self-protection skills they need to avoid becoming the victims of violent crime. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend as portions of the curriculum use a partner and mothers and daughters make great teams. Participants will learn basic techniques which could save their lives and thwart an attack.

This program is being presented by T.A.K.E. (The Ali Kemp Educational) Foundation in cooperation with the Johnson County Park and Recreation District, City of Leawood Parks and Recreation, the Blue Valley Recreation Commission. The program was designed by JCPRD Corporate and Community Wellness Manager Jill Leiker, a professional self-defense trainer, in consultation with local law enforcement agencies. The idea for the program was originally brought by representatives of the Kemp family to the local recreation agencies.

This two-hour program is free, but advanced registration is required and enrollment is limited to 100 people per class. The program will be offered at 10 a.m. the Legacy Park Community Center, 901 N.E. Bluestem Drive, Lee's Summit. To register, call (816) 969-1550 or (816) 969-1500. Search for the keyword "self defense" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For updated program listings, see the District's website at www.jcprd.com

Smoke Detector Program

Smoke Detector Program
Throughout the year several smoke detectors are placed in homes throughout the city as part of the Fire Department's Smoke Detector Program. They are placed in homes that previously had no smoke detectors or have a malfunctioning one. Reminder cards labeled "Change Your Battery" are mailed out to all who receive free smoke detectors. They are mailed out three days before daylight savings time, which is when the entire nation is advised to change the batteries in their smoke detectors. Smoke detector maintenance tips also are on the card. This service is provided free of charge by the Fire Prevention Division; for more information call (816) 784-9100.

The Kansas City, Mo., Fire Department encourages all citizens to check the batteries in their smoke alarms. Remember when you adjust your clocks, replace faulty smoke alarm batteries. The following tips will help in testing and replacing batteries.

Testing

* Whether your alarms are hard-wired or battery-operated, NFPA recommends testing them once a month to make sure they are operating.
* A working smoke alarm greatly reduces your chances of dying in a homefire. Testing is the only way to ensure they are working to protect you.
* Test each alarm by pushing the test button and listening for the notification sound. If you can't reach the alarm, stand under the alarm and push the test button with a broom handle.

Replacing Batteries

* If your smoke alarms are battery operated, replace their batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
* NFPA recommends replacing batteries at least once a year or when the alarm chirps, alerting you that the batteries power is low.
* Replace the batteries immediately if you move into a new home.
* Make sure no one disables your smoke detectors by borrowing batteries for other uses.
* Everyone you live with should understand how critical it is to have working smoke alarms.

December 20th meeting will be held at Dave's place.

Helpful phone numbers to know

Water
Kansas City Water Services Department, (816) 513-0123


Electricity
Aquila, (816) 421-6600
Kansas City Power & Light Co., (816) 471-5275
Natural gas Missouri Gas Energy, (816) 756-5252

Telephone
AT&T, (800) 288-2020
Birch Telecom, (888) 772-4724
Everest, (913) 825-3000
Time Warner Cable, (816) 222-5952

Cable TV
Comcast, (816) 795-1100
Everest, (913) 825-3000
Time Warner Cable, (816) 358-8833

Help us clean up DAVE'S Place

Saturday, December 15th is clean up day at DAVE’S Place, the CFBC Impact Center.
Join us from 10 a.m. to 4:00p.m. for work, fun and fellowship.

We are asking for volunteers to donate the minimum of two (2) hours. If you get hungry we will feed you…If you get tired we have big pillows…If you want to win a prize…we have that too. Call (816) 444-2116 and let us know what time you will volunteer. Contact: Faye Johnson-Kendrick

Kansas City’s Holiday Cab Celebrates Its 25th Year!

Kansas City , Mo - December, 12/04/ 2007
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Central States Beverage Company is proud to announce a partnership with Yellow Cab and Coors Brewing Company for the 25th anniversary of the Kansas City Holiday Cab.

Beginning on December 18, 2007 and running through New Year's Eve, Coors Brewing Company, Yellow Cab & Central States Beverage Company will kick off the 25th year of Kansas City’s Holiday Cab by providing a safe and reliable form of transportation home from your holiday party or gathering in the key Missouri entertainment districts.
To help you and yours have a safe holiday season, Coors Brewing Company, Yellow Cab & Central States Beverage Company will pay the first $25.00 of anyone’s cab ride home when utilizing the Kansas City Holiday Cab this season. Central States Beverage Company will be placing informational posters in several area bars next week to communicate this important message to consumers as well as educating bars and restaurants on the importance of utilizing the Kansas City Holiday Cab.

To take advantage of this program any one desiring a safe cab ride home simply needs to have a call placed to 816-777-1115. Upon receipt of the phone call, Yellow Cab will arrange for pick up of the customer.

Coors Brewing Company & Central States Beverage Company believe that it is a responsibility of brewers as well as distributors of alcoholic beverages to exercise corporate responsibility when the opportunity presents itself to participate in these types of community programs. For more information on this program, please contact: Jon Poteet Director Of Marketing for Central States Beverage Company: 816.935.4580 jpoteet@csbev.com