Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Louisburg Herald Article

Sports - Louisburg 
Written by Andy Brown  
Wednesday, 29 July 2009 08:00 
Kat Clark had always wanted to do something like this, but she never had a real reason to put anything together.

But this reason was as good as any.

Clark, who is a Louisburg resident, has a recreation degree and has worked in parks and recreation departments before and has wanted to organize an event for the whole community. Now she is getting her chance and it is all to help out someone in need.

Kat, along with her husband Larry, is organizing Louisburg Kickball Fun Day for Aug. 8 at Lewis-Young Park, and it is open for ages 10 years and older. All the proceeds from the event go to a good cause.

Clark’s friend, Rick Duggan, an Overland Park resident, was recently diagnosed with a high level of copper toxicity in his body. At this point Duggan is unable to work his job as a self-employed carpenter. Doctors say the treatment process will take two to six months. 

Duggan worked in heavy chemicals in the grain business for many years, and that is probably the main source of the toxicity. He is currently receiving help from heath professionals and is on a detoxing program.

When Kat brought the idea to Rick about doing the fund-raiser, he wasn’t all that excited about it, but Kat did a little convincing.

“I told him he is just going to be my practice round,” Kat said. “I want to do the kickball thing on an annual basis so that the whole community can get involved. I think raising money for Rick and his wife Karen would be a great way to start it out.”

Louisburg Kickball Fun Day will stretch from the morning hours all the way until dusk. Chris Cakes will be there to serve breakfast, while Brian Jester will cater a burgers, dogs and more luncheon.

There will also be free arts and crafts for children who attend.

“I have only been trying to put this thing together for about three-and-a-half weeks, so I have had to do a lot in a short amount of time, but I hope people can come out and have fun,” Kat said. “The city was kind enough to donate the fields to us for a day, and we are hoping for a big turnout.”

To register a team, or to find out more information about the kickball event, visit http://louisburgkickball.blogspot.com.

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Why Kickball?

Rules of Behavior for Louisburg Kickball

Because this is a family friendly event we have the following rules:

1. No Foul Language

2. No Acoholic Beverages

3. Smoking is Allowed At Designated Locations

4. No Arguing with Umps - Coaches may challenge a call but not       argue with Ump.

Family Fun Day Info

Louisburg Kickball Fun Day *
August 8, 2009 - Saturday
Fundraiser for Rick & Karen (Manley Duggan organized by friends and family).

Coed and Family kick ball tournament at Lewis & Young Ball Field, just outside of Louisburg, Ks


Games begin at 8:30 am
Closing awards & celebration 6:30 pm

Chris Cakes famous pancake breakfast (7:30-9:30)
$6.00 adults $4.00 children (10 and under)

Burgers, Dogs & More lunch catered by Brian Jester
$6.00 adults $4.00 children, (10 and under)

Team registration – $150.00 per team

Team size / minimum 10 and max 16
Coed team division– Ages 18 and up
Family recreational division – Ages 10 and up

Registration, game rules and team rosters on line louisburgkickball@gmail.com

For more info please call 913-271-3854 or email Larry Clark at lnclark@mokancomm.net to register your team.

Registration fee after August 5 - $175.00 per team

To register your team send an email your team and coach's name to louisburgkickball@gmail.com and then click the Buy Now button below to pay your fee.  Print the registration form and have your team sign the wavior. We appreciate your participation.


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