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Day care building converted into dental office

A large turnout greeted the grand opening today for Dr. Steven Pendleton’s dental office at 9000 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan.

Clients, family, employees and friends were present for the ribbon-cutting, along with the Kansas City Area Chamber of Commerce, Unified Government Commissioner Melissa Bynum, J.D. Rios of the Kansas City Kansas Community College Board of Trustees, and KCKCC President Doris Givens. Also present was Dr. Pendleton’s mother, Linda Pendleton.

The building, which formerly housed the Tots and Tales preschool, was renovated and converted into dental offices, Dr. Pendleton told the group.

Dr. Pendleton, a native of Kansas City, Kan., has practiced dentistry here for 18 years. He is a graduate of Harmon High School, KCKCC and the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

The contractor for the renovated building was Greg Douglas, and the architect for the renovated building was Guy Gronberg. All labor was local, according to Dr. Pendleton.

Daniel Silva, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, introduced the guests at the ribbon-cutting.

“Your story is the story of so many people in Wyandotte County,” said Bynum, who was serving as mayor pro tem today. “Not only are you bringing your professional services to more and more people, you are keeping them here in Wyandotte County.”

The former Tots and Tales preschool at 90th and State Avenue now has been converted into a dental office. (Staff photo)

Daniel Silva, right, of the Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber of Commerce, welcomed Dr. Steven Pendleton at the grand opening and ribbon cutting today. (Staff photo) — Daniel Silva, right, executive director of the Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber of Commerce, welcomed Dr. Steven Pendleton at the grand opening and ribbon cutting today. (Staff photo)

People chatted at the grand opening for Dr. Steven Pendleton's dental office today at 9000 State Ave. (Staff photo) — People chatted at the grand opening for Dr. Steven Pendleton’s dental office today at 9000 State Ave. (Staff photo)

The group listened to speeches at the grand opening of the dental office today at 9000 State Ave. (Staff photo)

Holding the ribbon at the opening today of Dr. Steven Pendleton's dental office at 9000 State Ave. (Staff photo) — Holding the ribbon at the opening today of Dr. Steven Pendleton’s dental office at 9000 State Ave. (Staff photo)

Cowboy poet and folklorist, other programs at Bonner Library in October

The October programs at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs, will feature Jim Hoy, cowboy poet and folklorist.

He will discuss “Kansas Legends and Folktales” in a program sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council. Exaggerated narratives and tall tales, such as stories about grasshoppers so big that cowboys could ride them, help people understand the character of the state and its people, according to the author.

Hoy will appear at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Bonner Springs City Library. The program is free and open to the public.

Another upcoming program at the Bonner Springs Library is “Understanding Relationships,” to be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 9. There is no charge for the program.

Richard D. Bates, marriage and family therapist from the Center for Family Healing, will present the program and will talk about topics such as intimacy, family and marital discord, parenting, community and dealing with crisis.

Bates is a U.S. Army veteran who trained as a marriage and family therapist in collaboration with Friends University and Christ First Counseling Center in Topeka. He holds a master of science in marriage and family therapy, as well as a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and years of experience as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit and mental health.

Other free programs scheduled during October at the Bonner Springs Library include:

• 4th Annual Boo Bash Halloween Party from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. This party is on a bigger scale this year with events throughout the library. Events include a live disc jockey playing terrifying tunes, scary stories by the fireplace, pumpkin decorating, a storywalk outside the library, and candy. Those attending may wear their costumes.

• The Kansas City Chess School, every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., starting Oct. 4, for those who want to learn how to play chess.

• Community meeting to discuss the formation of a farmer’s market and a volunteer corps at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Other ideas from community members are welcome.

For more information, contact the Bonner Springs Library at 913-441-2665.

Local artists had their own art exhibit this past weekend

by William Crum

Once a year an art event occurs. The event is called the UnPlaza Art Fair. This has been going on for 20 years.

This is all local artists, not like the Plaza Art Fair, which is not. The event was held in the parking lot of the Unitarian Church just off the Country Club Plaza on Sept. 25 and 26.

There were 18 artists from Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kan., in the show. According to many, this art show is one of the best in the nation.