Month: August 2014

T-Bones swept by Laredo

Laredo, Texas – Another night, another offensive explosion by the Laredo Lemurs. The Lemurs finished a four-game sweep of the T-Bones at Uni-Trade Stadium behind an 8-2 win Monday night.

The T-Bones scored early, as was the case in all four games in Laredo, with one run in the top of the first. With two outs, Bryan Sabatella drove in Vladimir Frias, who reached base with a one-out single.

The lead was short-lived for Kansas City, which saw Laredo score three runs in the bottom of the first inning against starter Casey Barnes, capped off by a two-run double by JP Ramirez. That gave Laredo all the runs it needed.

The Lemurs pulled away, however, with a three-run sixth inning, including an RBI double by former T-Bones outfielder Byron Wiley. Barnes (2-4), who was charged with all three runs in the inning, allowed seven runs and 10 hits through 5 2/3 innings.

The T-Bones had only one less hit than Laredo (11-10), but stranded 10 runners as Laredo pitchers recorded nine strikeouts, with the lion’s share going to starter Casey Harman (5-1), who struck out six.

Although Kansas City scored nine runs during two of the games in this four-game sweep, the Lemurs outscored the T-Bones 41-25 in the series, thanks in part to 10 home runs.

The T-Bones (36-43) have lost six in a row and are seven games below .500 for the first time in 2014. The last time the T-Bones lost six in a row was Aug. 28-Sept. 2 — the last six games of the 2013 season. Kansas City now travels to Amarillo (28-50) for a three-game series starting Tuesday night at 7:05.

Box score: http://www.pointstreak.com/baseball/boxscoretext.html?gameid=178125
– Story from T-Bones

Tuesday events

KCKCC Board of Trustees to meet
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the college, Upper Jewell building, 7250 State Ave. Approval of the budget and a regular meeting are on the agenda, http://www.kckcc.edu/docs/default-source/default-document-library/board-of-trustees/tentative-agenda—august-12-2014.pdf?sfvrsn=4.

Vendor Fair planned
A Vendor Fair will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Unified Government City Hall lobby, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. This is an opportunity for local vendors to learn how to do business with the Unified Government and BPU. An educational forum will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Some of the topics covered will be vendor numbers, business licenses, equal employment opportunity compliance license, and tax clearance letter. Reservations are required to [email protected] or 913-573-5446.

Personal finance class, ‘Finding Cash,’ offered
“Finding Cash,” a four-session class for general financial education, will be offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on four Tuesdays, Aug. 12-Sept. 2, at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Topics will include budgeting, savings, credit, needs vs. wants, plugging spending leaks and avoiding spending traps. This class is a prerequisite for individuals and families who are income eligible (below 200 percent of the federal level and have a net worth, market value of all assets owned minus debt of less than $10,000. The home you live in and one vehicle are excluded from asset determination) to participate in Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas 2:1 matched savings account program to assist with first time homeownership, homeowner occupied housing repair, post-secondary education, specialized skills training, or small business. Visit http://cashkansas.org/ or call Kimberly Simmons, Catholic Charities, 913-384-6608, Ext. 2577 for questions. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

Downtown Shareholders to meet Tuesday
The Downtown Shareholders will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 520 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program includes a tribute to past leadership and stakeholders, the introduction of the new director, and updates. Those in attendance will also see some of the recent renovations at the Hilton Garden Inn. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Those attending were asked to make reservations to [email protected].

KCK school board to meet
The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Central Office, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan. The agenda is online at http://www.boarddocs.com/ks/kckps/Board.nsf/vpublic?open.

Author to attend book club meeting Aug. 12
Keeler Women’s Center monthly book club will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Author Judith Valente will be present to lead discussion and read from her award-winning book, “Atchison Blue, a Search for Silence, a Spiritual Home, and a Living Faith.” In addition to regular participants, there is a limited number of spaces for additional women who wish to take part. Books are available for $11. A limited number of copies will be available for those who are unable to purchase one. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

LRA to meet Aug. 12
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 12 for a potluck dinner and social hour at the lower level, Fellowship Hall, Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Parkway. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. The LRA will provide chicken and baked potato casserole. Members and visitors may bring side dishes. The August program will be presented by representatives of the community policing unit who will discuss tips on what to do in a shooting situation.

Elementary school lunch menus

Turner Public Schools
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Half-day of school for first through fifth grades. Full day for sixth, seventh and ninth grades only.
Hot dog or corn dog. Snack chip.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Preschool and kindergarten, first day.
Chicken drummie. Bread stick.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Meatball sub sandwich, or spaghetti with meatball, bread.
Friday, Aug. 15
Cheesy bread, sauce.

Alternate lunch entrée choices: Yogurt platter, or peanut butter and jelly platter. Fat-free and low-fat milk is available.
Fruit and veggie bar offered daily.

All menus subject to change.