Month: July 2017

Three Wyandotte County students named to honor lists at Benedictine College

Three Wyandotte County students have been recognized for their academic work this past semester at Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas.

The students were on the President’s List or Dean’s List at the college. Those on the President’s List had a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester, with a minimum of 12 credit hours. Those on the Dean’s list had a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the semester, with a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Elizabeth Connor of Kansas City, Kansas, was named to the President’s List.

Marriah Clayton of Bonner Springs, Kansas, was named to the Dean’s List.

Elizabeth Huey of Kansas City, Kansas, was named to the Dean’s List.

Founded in 1858, Benedictine College is a Catholic, Benedictine, residential, liberal arts college located on the bluffs above the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas.

Grinter Place Friends plan fundraiser July 20

The Shop and Sip Vendor Fair, a fundraiser for Grinter Place, will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the Grinter Barn, 1400 S. 78th, Kansas City, Kansas.

There will be more than 30 vendors at the event. Admission will be $5 and includes wine and food sampling.

Proceeds benefit the historic Grinter Place house at 78th and K-32, and its programs.

Wyandotte County Back-to-School Fair to be Aug. 5

The annual 2017 Wyandotte County Back-to-School Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the KCKCC Community Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.

The Back-to-School Fair is held for students who live in Wyandotte County who attend school (both public and private). Parents are required to provide proof of Wyandotte County residence.

Parents and their children are invited to stop by for free school supplies. Free immunizations, physical exams, eye exams and free haircuts will also be provided.

In addition to supplies, immunizations and physical exams, parents will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from a variety of community organizations who will offer information on services.

“Families attending will be able to experience a one-stop-shop for information to support them and their children,” said Arlana Coleman, Planning Committee chair.“We are fortunate to have several organizations who help plan and organize this fair that greatly benefits Wyandotte County families.”

Parents are required to bring proof of residence in Wyandotte County, such as a driver’s license or a utility bill and children must be accompanied by their parents at the Back-to-School Fair.

For more information, individuals may visit www.facebook.com/WyandotteCountyBackToSchoolFair

– Information from Pat McBratney