Bike rides to benefit counseling center

Area bicyclists can pedal for a cause April 24.

Rides of various length are being offered as part of the Life Support Rally, a benefit ride for Headquarters Counseling Center to help support the center’s free services and programs.

The rides begin at Sunflower School, 2521 Inverness Drive. There are 6-, 12-, 34- and 50-mile routes available. Refreshments donated by area merchants will be available along the route. Free helmet fittings and five-minute sport massages for riders will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration through April 17 is $25 for individual riders. A rate of $15 is available for families on the 6-mile “Fun Pedal” route.

Register at www.hqcc.lawrence.ks.us by clicking on the Life Support Rally logo, or by calling (785) 841-9900.

After April 17, registration will be available only the morning of the ride for $30.

Headquarters is a 24-hour crisis counseling and referral service for the Douglas County area.

Kansas City, Mo.

Father, son plead guilty in robbery using drill

A father and son have pleaded guilty to trying to rob a Pizza Hut in suburban Kansas City with a cordless drill.

Donald R. Stroble, 32, of Independence, Mo., admitted last week to second-degree attempted robbery in the December incident. He was sentenced to five years in prison, with a judge’s option of placing him on probation after 120 days.

George M. Stroble Jr., 63, of Kansas City, pleaded guilty to attempted robbery. He was sentenced to time served.

According to court documents, Donald Stroble entered an Independence Pizza Hut and demanded money and a car. Witnesses said he appeared to have a gun under his jacket.

Stroble ran out of the store after he was told he couldn’t be given a car or money.

George Stroble was outside of the restaurant at the time, asking for directions.

The two left on foot and were picked up by police shortly afterward.

Gasoline prices

Pump Patrol seeks deals

The Journal-World has found a Lawrence-area gasoline price as low as $1.65 at Site Service Station, 946 E. 23rd St. If you find a lower price, please report it to the Pump Patrol at 832-7154.