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KANSAS CITY NEWS TODAY - Sunday, March 7, 2010  
Census Bureau Has Launched "Update/Leave" in KCKANSAS CITY, MO, (kansascityfrontpage.com), March 7, 2010 - The U.S. Census Bureau has launched "Update/Leave," a field enumeration that is an important part of the 2010 Census mainly in rural communities in the six state region of the Kansas City Regional Census Center. The Kansas City Regional Census Center covers the states of Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Oklahoma. Between March 1 and April 2, 2010, U.S. Census Bureau workers will update its master address list of housing units and leave a 2010 Census questionnaire at homes in predominately rural areas. Households are asked to complete their 2010 Census questionnaire and return it by mail. The Update/Leave Operation is done where most of the housing units do not have a city-style address such as "4505 Main Street." An example would be a community with many rural route type addresses. "The Update/Leave Operation is a critically important step to ensure that every person, particularly those living in rural communities, receives a census questionnaire in March 2010. With this operation, the 2010 Census begins in many communities in the U.S." said Dennis R. Johnson, Regional Director of the U.S. Census Bureau. Census workers do not wear uniforms, but they will carry an official government badge marked with their name, fliers in English and Spanish stating that census answers are confidential, and a 2010 Census bag. However, you may also ask them for a photo ID from another source, such as a driver's license, to confirm their identity. Census workers can also provide a phone number so that you may call their supervisor to confirm that they are an official U.S. Census worker. All information collected including addresses is kept confidential and protected by federal law. U.S. Census Bureau employees must pass a background check and take an oath for life that they will not divulge anyone's personal information. The penalty for any unauthorized disclosure of personally identifiable information is 5 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine. The 2010 Census is a count of everyone living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Census data are used to allocate congressional seats to states, to distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds to tribal, state and local governments each year and to make decisions about what community services to provide. Starting on March 22, 2010 there will be daily updates on Census participation rates available on the 2010 Census website at www.2010census.gov. Temporary Street Closures Announced for Big 12 Events KANSAS CITY, MO, (kansascityfrontpage.com), March 7, 2010 - The City of Kansas City, Mo., Public Works Department will temporarily close Grand Boulevard, from 13th Street to Truman Road; and 14th Street, from Main Street to Grand Boulevard at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9 until midnight on Saturday, March 12. The streets will be closed to accommodate the 2010 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's and Women's Basketball Championships. Kansas City's Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., is hosting the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship for the second time March 10-13. The City's Municipal Auditorium, 201 W. 13th St., will be the site of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Big 12 Championship March 11-14. Those traveling to these events are advised to arrive early to avoid traffic congestion at session start times. During the street closures, motorists in the downtown area not travelling to the Big 12 events are advised to use Oak Street, Holmes Road and Charlotte Street on the east side of downtown and Main Street and Broadway Boulevard on the west side of downtown. Vehicle parking capacity in the City's downtown is sufficient to accommodate event parking and regular weekly downtown parking. Depending on the time of arrival, motorists should anticipate walking three to five blocks from their cars to the venues. On March 10-13, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority will offer more frequent MAX service to the Sprint Center. The additional service will travel between the County Club Plaza and the MetroCenter Park-and-Ride at Third Street and Grand Boulevard. For more information about KCATA MAX and Metro schedules, visit www.kcata.org or call the KCATA Regional Call Center at (816) 221-0660 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors and residents can find more information about the 2010 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's and Women's Basketball Championships, including additional Web site links at VisitKC.com/big12basketball. Click on "Downtown Parking Map" for a list of downtown parking facilities. The Women's Championship will take place March 11-14 inside one of the nation's most historic venues, Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City. The building has played host to more Final Fours than any other facility in the country. All-session passes are $90 for Lower Level seating or $72 for Upper Level. Passes include admission to all 11 championship games. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. They can also be purchased at the Municipal Auditorium box office Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Big 12 Women's Conference remains one of the most competitive leagues in the country. As of Feb. 15, seven Big 12 teams were ranked in the Associated Press' top 25-Nebraska (#3), Oklahoma (#11), Texas (#12), Iowa State (#13), Texas A&M (#15), Oklahoma State (#17) and Baylor (#18). For more information about the Big 12 Championships, go to VisitKC.com/big12basketball. Downtown Airport Adds Self-serve "Avgas" Stations KANSAS CITY, MO, (PRNewswire-USNewswire), March 7, 2010 - The City of Kansas City, Missouri, Aviation Department has announced that its self-serve 100LL "avgas" station is now open for business at Kansas City's Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC). Pilots of piston-engine aircraft can pull up to the pumps and fill up just as they do with their vehicles. The fuel is offered at a price competitive with fuel at other area airports. Payment is as easy as a credit card swipe. The fueling station and adjacent outdoor aircraft wash pad are part of a $20 million project to bulldoze 40 old hangars and replace them with 96 new hangars including 12 box hangars with radiant floor heating. The hangars were completed in October 2009. The new complex removes a major eyesore witnessed by executives entering Kansas City and replaces it with an attractive facility with added aircraft storage capacity and services for area local and itinerant aircraft operators. Currently under construction is a general aviation terminal, which includes a pilot lounge and large waiting room capable of accommodating pilot meetings. The terminal is slated for completion in late summer 2010. Pilots can easily see the green-roofed hangar complex and fueling station on the airport's west side. Walmart Commits $1 Million in Response to Chile Earthquake KANSAS CITY, MO, (PRNewswire-USNewswire), March 7, 2010 - In response to the tragic earthquake in Chile, Walmart recently announced an initial commitment of $1 million to go toward emergency relief efforts throughout the country. An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck early Saturday morning, resulting in heavy damage throughout central Chile, including the capital city of Santiago. "With the impact of this earthquake on our own communities, customers, associates and suppliers, we wanted to reach out with assistance as soon as possible," said Eduardo Solorzano, president and CEO of Walmart Latin America, and vice chairman of D&S, Walmart's retail operation in Chile. "Our operations in Chile are actively engaged in providing assistance on the ground, and we're continuing to monitor the situation and look for additional ways that we can help with relief efforts." Walmart acquired D&S, Chile's leading food retailer, in January 2009. D&S currently has more than 34,000 associates and operates 255 stores throughout the country. "Giving back to our communities, especially in a time of need, is part of our culture at Walmart," said Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart International. "A crisis only reinforces that commitment, and our thoughts are with those affected by this disaster."   The Kansas City Front Page is owned and maintained by the Moore Design Group for the sole purpose of disseminating news and information about the Metropolitan Kansas City area. Text or graphics may not be copied, rewritten or distributed in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For more information, contact editor@slfp.com All rights reserved world wide © 2007 - 2010 Moore Design Group. |
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