Month: June 2014

Flood advisory in effect for Wyandotte County

A flood advisory is in effect for Wyandotte County until 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.

At 9:26 a.m. Tuesday, runoff from earlier heavy rainfall ranging from 2 to 3 inches continued to produce minor flooding across the advisory area, the National Weather Service stated.

Periods of rain are expected to continue this morning with only light additional accumulations expected.

Bonner Springs, Kansas City, Kan., downtown Kansas City, Mo., and many surrounding areas are in the area that will experience minor flooding, the weather service said.

Residents are warned not to drive their vehicles into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow a car to cross safely, the weather service stated.

The Missouri and Kansas rivers at Kansas City, Kan., were well below flood stage at 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to hydrology charts. Turkey Creek at Southwest Boulevard was 50 feet at 10:28 a.m.; flood stage there is 61 feet.

Alcott to hold arts classes this summer

The Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., has scheduled classes this summer.

Classes will include youth ceramics, youth arts and crafts, lampwork glass beads and jewelry, and Celtic myth lecture and exhibit.

The classes:
Youth Ceramics, Ages: 6-17
Instructors: Chris Green, Summer Youth Interns
Tues. June 10, 17, 24 and July 3 ,8,15, 22, 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Projects: Bowl/plate, Animal, Gift, Holiday Decoration
Students will be instructed in both greenware/firings and bisque techniques. Using glazes and stains.
All supplies included. $40 to register email chris@alcottartscenter.org
The Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.

Youth Arts and Crafts, Ages: 6-17
Instructors: Chris Green, Summer Youth Interns
Thurs. June 12, 19, 26 and July 1, 10, 17, 24, 31, from 6:30-8:30pm
Projects: Clay sculpture/paint, Plastic Shrinky Dinks, Holiday Decoration, Print making, Loom Potholder, Plaster Mask/paint
Each week the students will make and take home a project they have completed in class.
All supplies included. $40 to register email chris@alcottartscenter.org
The Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.

Lampwork Glass Beads and Jewelry, Ages 18 and older
Instructor: Anna Jennings
Saturday’s July 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 with Exhibit dates Sept. 6, 7 and 13,14
Ever seen some really neat glass beads and wondered how they’re made? Now’s your chance to learn! Anna Jennings (Fairie Beads Lampwork Bead and Jewelry artist) has been making lampwork beads and jewelry since 2000 and is excited to share her knowledge with you! In this 8-week class you’ll learn about lampwork tools and torch safety, and how to make 5 different kinds of glass beads. You’ll also learn how to put your beads into wearable, durable piece(s) of jewelry, and even gather some tips and tricks for displaying your piece(s) in your very own art show!
Classes will be held at the Alcott Arts Center starting Sat., July 19, and will run for 9 weeks with the last 2 classes being exhibit time. Classes will be every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and are limited to 5 students. . Total cost is $150 for all 8 classes and includes most materials. Students must be 18 or older to register email chris@alcottartscenter.org .
The Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.

Celtic Myth Lecture/Exhibit, Aug. 23, 7-9 p.m., $8 admission
Speaker Jane Nichols, ages: 12 and older
Lecture Format
Jane Nichols will discuss the 4 seasons with tastings of the Middle Ages food and drink. There will be a question and answer at the end with Nichols. To register email chris@alcottartscenter.org
The Alcott Arts Center is not ADA accessible.

Four highway projects approved for Wyandotte County

Four state highway construction projects were approved recently for Wyandotte County.

The Kansas Department of Transportation approved the highway construction and maintenance projects at a bid letting May 21 in Topeka.

They include:

– I 435, interchanges at Parallel Parkway and K 5/Leavenworth Road, signing, Collins and Hermann Inc., St. Louis, Mo, $185,256.60.

– I 35, cantilever signs at northbound I 35 off ramp to 18th Expressway and southbound off ramp to 18th Expressway, signing, Collins and Hermann Inc., St. Louis, Mo, $126,298.91.

–K 5, from the U.S. 69/K 5 junction, west to the north junction of I 635/K 5, pavement patching, 2.2 miles, Realm Construction Inc., Blue Springs, Mo, $1,322,943.85.

–Merriam Lane, from 24th Street to 10th Street, grading, bridge and surfacing, 1.3 miles, Miles Excavating Inc., Basehor, Ks, $7,431,351.77.

In addition, there were some statewide projects approved. These include ADA sidewalk improvements, $409,998 statewide.