Month: May 2016

KCK man dies in crash in Platte County

A Kansas City, Kan., man died in a traffic crash about 1:34 a.m. May 28 on I-29 just south of Mexico Avenue in Platte County, Mo.

Michael R. Sear, 58, from Kansas City, Kan., was driving a Kia Soul on I-29 northbound when a Subaru Crosstrek in back of him struck the Kia in the rear, causing both vehicles to go off the road and into the median cable barrier, the Missouri State Highway Patrol report stated.

Sear was pronounced dead at North Kansas City Hospital.

The driver of the Subaru, a 24-year-old man from Platte City, Mo., had minor injuries.

The Subaru driver was arrested and taken to the Platte County jail on charges of felony driving while intoxicated and careless and imprudent driving, according to the arrest report.

Faith news

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Judson Baptist Church, 8300 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan., holds Sunday morning services at 11 a.m. each Sunday, and Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. The church plans Vacation Bible School from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. July 18-22. Preregistration will be available online soon. The church website is http://judsonbaptistchurchkck.com/.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., will hold a Scripture Group and Bible study from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. Bible sharing and reflection, lectio and journaling will be led by Heather Neds, pastoral minister.

A Memorial Day Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, May 30, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 38th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. The Rev. Jeremiah Spencer will celebrate the Mass. Ed Grisnik will play liturgical music.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, June 20, at the Parkway Baptist Church classrooms. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Risen Lamb International Church of the Nazarene, located in the Turner area of Kansas City, Kan., has announced the opening of the Risen Lamb Prayer Room and Retreat Center. On location at their church at 5301 Metropolitan Avenue, the prayer room and retreat center is open to the public for daytime retreats. All individuals or small groups seeking a quiet, sacred space to gather, pray, meditate, journal or read resources about prayer are welcome. The prayer room provides a peaceful space for solitude or can be scheduled in advance for groups of up to eight people. Guests seeking spiritual guidance may schedule a time of spiritual direction with one of the pastoral staff, and groups may inquire about scheduling a member of the pastoral team to lead or speak at a retreat. Donations accepted but not required. For more information, or to plan a visit, contact the Rev. Philip Friday at [email protected] or call 913-287-9418.

The Sisters, Servants of Mary, plan a summer festival from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at the sisters’ convent grounds at 800 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. Funds raised at this event benefit the Sisters, Servants of Mary, who do not charge for nursing care for individuals and families. At the festival, there will be tacos, tamales, Italian sausage, barbecue sandwiches and desserts. There will be games, booths and cookbooks for sale.

St. Mary-St. Anthony Catholic Church, 615 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan., plans an ethnic festival from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Bishop Forst Hall. Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. June 11, with the festival following. The ethnic festival will be held indoors in the large, air-conditioned Bishop Forst Hall. Featured will be German, Irish and Hispanic cuisine. The event includes a bounce house and games. Also, there will be a disc jockey.

The third Sunday after Pentecost will be observed June 5 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. The Rev. John Goddard will be the guest clergyman. The service in English will be at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m.

Victory Hills Church of the Nazarene, 6200 Parallel Parkway, plans a car wash from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4, to benefit the youth group. This will provide funds for activities for youth.

The Village Fire Prayer Group for pastors and leaders in the Kansas City, Kan., area will meet from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at Victory Hills Church of the Nazarene, 6200 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland, Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Wyandotte United Methodist fellowship hall. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

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Community calendar

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Firefighters holding ‘boot block’ collection for detective’s family
Firefighters are collecting donations for the family of slain Detective Brad Lancaster from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at various intersections in Kansas City, Kan. For a list of intersections where donations are being collected, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/firefighters-collecting-donations-this-weekend-for-detectives-family/.

U.S. Men’s Team takes on Bolivia in soccer action Saturday night at Children’s Mercy Park, KCK
The U.S. Men’s Team will make its fifth all-time appearance at Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kan., facing Bolivia at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 28, on FS1, UniMas and Univision Deportes. Tickets for the match are available at Ticketmaster.com while supplies last. The U.S. will visit Kansas City for its final tune-up before the Copa America Centenario. Graham Zusi and Matt Besler of Sporting Kansas City are expected to be playing for the U.S. Men’s Team.

Keeler Center closed on May 30
The Keeler Women’s Center will be closed on Memorial Day, May 30.

Programs offered for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers these programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de mujeres: con lideres Mary Ellen Rodriguez y Ana Maria Sauer, los Martes, 31 de Mayo de 10-11 a.m. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.

Job coach available to give advice
A job coach, Judy Nies, will be available by appointment at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., for those who are looking for a job or thinking of a job change. Appointments are required. Interested persons may call 913-906-8990 to schedule an appointment on Tuesday mornings.

Program offered on healthy relationships
A weekly group is meeting on healthy relationships, domestic violence education and support from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The group is offered in partnership with the Friends of Yates-Joyce Williams Shelter, facilitated by Chandra Green. For more information, call 913-906-8990.

BPU to meet June 1
The Board of Public Utilities will meet Wednesday, June 1, at the BPU offices, 540 Minnesota Ave. On the work session agenda at 5 p.m. are a board update, general manager update, and an update on pre-paying. On the agenda for the regular meeting at 6 p.m. are a visitors’ time, the 2015 annual audit report, the summer energy outlook, board comments and general manager comments.

Cookie decorating class offered
Cookie decorating will be the topic of a free class offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Rachel Van Stratton will be the instructor. For reservations or more information, call 913-906-8990.

Learn how to identify plant diseases at June 2 program
The Wyandotte County Extension Master Gardeners are will hold a program with guest speaker Judy O’Mara, diagnostician and instructor at Kansas State University, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2. O’Mara, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Biology and Master of Science in Plant Pathology, will present “Plant Disease Identification,” with emphasis on the diseases that were most prevalent in Kansas in 2015, and the diseases that are most common here in Kansas City. The class will be held at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City Kan. Pre-registration is not required. The fee is $5 (waived for Master Gardeners). For further information, call 913-299-9300.

Women writers group to meet
A women writers group will meet from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month. Those attending may bring their journals, stories and poems, and work with other writers to share, critique and improve. For more information, call 913-906-8990.

UG Ethics Commission to meet June 2
The Unified Government Ethics Commission is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 2, on the second floor of the Wyandotte County Courthouse, Division 18, in the old county commissioners’ chambers, 710 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan.

Touch-a-Truck and Tractor Daze to be June 4
Touch-a-Truck and Tractor Daze will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs, Kan. Included is an antique and classic tractor show, machinery and equipment displays, steam tractor and sawmill demonstrations, antique construction equipment, drone demonstrations, kiddie pedal pull, garden tractor pull, miniature train rides and hayrides, blacksmith demonstrations, combine harvest simulator, and homemade ice cream. There will be activities for kids, food vendors and live music. For more information, visit http://www.aghalloffame.com/2016-events/touch-a-truck-and-tractor-daze/.

Armourdale plans Levee Fest June 4
The Armourdale Levee Fest is planned at 11 a.m. June 4 at the Armourdale Levee Trail, 1900 Kansas Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Activities and food are part of the events planned.

Live at the Legends summer concert to be June 4
Legends Outlets will again offer free outdoor entertainment through its Live at the Legends Summer Concert Series on Saturday evenings in June and July beginning Saturday, June 4. All concerts will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Legends Outlets’ Civic Courtyard Fountain, in front of AMC Legends 14 Theatre, at 1843 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. On June 4, Run With It, pop-rock band with a foundation of funk and soul, is scheduled to perform.

Scholarship golf tournament planned June 8
The Kansas City, Kan., Foundation for Excellence will hold the 26th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on June 8 at Sunflower Hills Golf Course, 122nd and Riverview, Bonner Springs, Kan. There will be a shotgun start for the morning flight at 7:30 a.m., after registration and breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Lunch and awards will be at 1 p.m. at the George Meyn Center. There is also an afternoon flight beginning at 1 p.m. after the lunch. Dinner and awards will be at 6 p.m. at the George Meyn Center. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward scholarships for at least 15 Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools seniors. The cost for individual players is $175, and there are varying levels of participation. For information, visit www.kckps.org or call 913-279-2235.

Fairfax project updates to be discussed June 9
Fairfax project updates will be the topic of the June 9 luncheon of the Fairfax Industrial Association. The meeting will be from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CertainTeed, 103 Funston Road, Kansas City, Kan. CertainTeed is the sponsor of the meeting. The cost of the luncheon is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Three speakers will include Matthew Daulton, Missouri Department of Transportation, on the U.S. 69 Bridge project; Debbie Tanking, Kansas Department of Transportation, on the Lewis and Clark Viaduct project; and Stephen Dailey, Fairfax Drainage District, a Fairfax levee update. Those interested in attending should make reservations by 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at [email protected].

UG Commission to meet June 9
The Unified Government Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. An agenda should be posted in advance of the meeting at www.wycokck.org.

Bishop Ward to hold 35th annual Golf Classic
Bishop Ward’s 35th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Classic will be held June 10 at Painted Hills Golf Course. Co-chairs are Tom Mayfield, class of ’81, and Kevin Connor, class of ’83. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, goodie bag, complimentary beer and beverages, hole contests and team prizes, plus a catered dinner after the tournament. Register online at www.wardhigh.org/golfclassic.

Kids’ fishing derby planned June 11
The Leavenworth Road Association and the Unified Government Parks Department are planning a kids’ fishing derby June 11 at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road. The Ed and Ione Trapp Kids’ Free Fishing Derby will begin with registration at 7 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at the kids’ pond at Wyandotte County Lake. The fishing derby will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. There will be prizes and trophies awarded. Kids who are 3 to 15 years old may participate.

Blood drive scheduled June 15
The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, in the Hixson Atrium. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Blood drive scheduled June 18
The Providence YMCA-Ball Family Center, 8601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., is holding a Community Blood Center blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 18, at the multi-purpose center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Bonner Springs plans Festival of the Arts June 25
The Bonner Springs Arts Alliance is sponsoring the Festival of the Arts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in downtown Bonner Springs, Kan. Arts and crafts, food and music, entertainment and kids activities are planned. For more information, visit BonnerSpringsArtsAlliance.org.

Blood drive scheduled June 29
The Bonner Springs YMCA, 2251 S. 138th, Bonner Springs, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, in the conference room. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

KCK Women’s Chamber going to lunch challenge at Harvesters
The Kansas City, Kan., Women’s Chamber of Commerce will go to Harvesters for the Lunch Challenge on Wednesday, July 13. Those attending will participate in a team-building program to help work toward a common goal and raise awareness about hunger. The event will be about two hours long. Harvesters is at 3801 Topping, Kansas City, Mo. The cost of the luncheon will be $25 per person.

Counseling offered
Keeler Women’s Center, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., offers individual and couples counseling to women and men who might otherwise not be able to afford counseling. Nothing is billed. Donations are accepted. Call 913-906-8990 for information or to do an intake and schedule an appointment.

Keeler offers spiritual direction
Keeler Women’s Center, a mission of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., is offering spiritual direction by appointment. One hour, once a month, is scheduled at the convenience of the director and the person seeking direction. Call the center, 913-906-8990 to talk to one of the Sisters about scheduling an appointment.

Wyandotte County Museum
The Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and holidays. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.

Strawberry Hill Museum
The Strawberry Hill Museum at 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., is open on the weekends from noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. For information, call 913-371-3264 or visit http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.

Grinter Place Museum
The Grinter Place State Historic Site, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan., is one of the oldest homes in the area, built in 1857. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for students; and children 5 and younger free. It is closed on state holidays. It is closed for the Memorial Day holiday. For more information about hours and days it is open, call 913-299-0373 or visit http://www.kshs.org/p/grinter-place-plan-your-visit/15857.

Old Quindaro Museum
The Old Quindaro Museum is at 3432 N. 29th St., Kansas City, Kan. For more information about the museum, call 816-820-3615 or visit https://www.facebook.com/oldquindaromuseum/.