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A driver lost control and struck an embankment on Nov. 13 on I-70 in Wyandotte County.
According to the Kansas Turnpike Authority trooper’s report, a 21-year-old Kansas City, Kan., woman was injured and taken to the hospital in the accident. She was driving a Dodge Dakota.
The accident happened about 9:09 p.m. Thursday on I-70 near the I-435 exit in Kansas City, Kan., according to the report.
Clinton Wynn is scheduled to make a presentation on life and his pin collection at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
Wynn has more than 6,000 lapel pins, one of the largest collections in the Midwest. Some of the pins will be on display at the library.
Wynn also will give a presentation on “The Fundamentals of a Successful and Balanced Life.”
The event also will include refreshments at noon.
Reservations are requested to let him know the attendance, to 816-223-2566 or [email protected].
In the event of inclement weather, it is advisable to call first to see if the event is still being held.
by Kelly Rogge
Are you interested in learning more about another country or culture? Kansas City Kansas Community College’s Global Celebrations might be the way to start that educational journey.
Global Celebrations is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 in the Lower Jewell building on the KCKCC campus, 7250 State Ave. The purpose of the free event is to celebrate cultural and ethnic diversity. It is co-sponsored by the KCKCC Student Activities Office, Student Senate and the Kansas City, Missouri Ethnic Enrichment Commission.
The entertainment at Global Celebrations includes the KCKCC Jazz Band as well as performers presenting the countries of Germany, India, Indonesia, Loa, Mexico, Republic of China, Samoa, South Korea and Thailand. There will also be authentic ethnic food to purchase from countries such as Ecuador, Israel, Jamaica, Germany, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal and Thailand.
Other activities will include cultural box displays from a variety of cultures and countries including the United States, Czech and Slovak, Ecuador, Mexico, Gambia, India and Indonesia, among others. Some of these displays will also have products for sale.
For more information about Global Celebrations, contact Linda Sutton, director of student activities, at 913-288-7652 or by email at [email protected].
Kelly Rogge is the public information supervisor at Kansas City Kansas Community College.