Posted on Sun, Nov. 08, 2009

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Home-schoolers top robotics competition

The Wichita Home School team took first place in both categories Saturday at the 11th annual BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) competition at Wichita State University.

The Home School team qualified for regional competition Dec. 4 and 5 in Fort Smith, Ark., along with Circle High School (second in BEST Award), Campus High School (third in BEST Award) and Ambassadors for Christ Academy of Bentonville, Ark. (second in Game Award).

The BEST Award is based on a project notebook, oral presentation, table display, interviews and overall spirit and sportsmanship. The Game Award is based on a team robot's score in the game competition.

Wichita Home School also won the Cessna Teamwork Award.

Circle High also won the Spirit AeroSystems Most Robust Design Award, the Craftsmanship Award and the Sportsmanship Award.

_ Eagle staff

Man arrested after garage burglary

Wichita police say an early morning burglary is a good reminder to Wichitans to close their garage doors at night.

Sgt. Bart Brunscheen said a man in the 12000 block of West Jewell realized just after 1 a.m. Saturday that he hadn't shut his garage door, then heard a sound and saw a shadow as he went to close it. He saw someone run off after taking something from his car.

The homeowner saw a man get into a truck parked outside and got the tag number. Police went to the tag owner's house and arrested a man there.

"Everybody needs to make sure their garage is closed," Brunscheen said.

_ Karen Shideler

Breakfast with Grinch will benefit Envision

Breakfast With the Grinch on Dec. 5 will benefit the Food 4 Kids and the Envision Foundation, which helps people of all ages who are blind or have low vision.

It will be from 7 to 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at Red Bean's Bayou Grill, 7447 W. 21st St.

Advance tickets are $5 for those 12 and younger, and $8 for others. They're available at the restaurant, the Davis-Moore Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge dealership on East Kellogg and Davis-Moore Chevrolet on West Kellogg or by calling Envision at 316-440-1526. Tickets will cost $6 and $9 at the door.

Those attending are asked to bring nonperishable food items for the Food 4 Kids program. Suggested items include peanut butter and a sleeve of crackers, beans and franks (pop-top can), beef jerky, cereal, fruit cups, raisins, pudding cups, juice boxes, cereal bars or granola bars.

—Eagle staff

Nonprofits asked to submit their wish lists

It's time for area nonprofits to submit their wish lists.

In late November, The Eagle will publish a wish list from area organizations that need donations and volunteers.

The list is open to nonprofit social service organizations in Sedgwick, Butler and Harvey counties. To have your group included, fill out and submit the online form at Kansas.com/wishlist.

Participants will be asked to share information on the nonprofit agency, its mission and its needs for the holiday season.

—Lori O'Toole Buselt