Month: July 2017

Injury-accident reported on I-70

An injury-accident was reported at 7 p.m. Monday, July 3, on eastbound I-70 near South 10th Street, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol trooper’s crash log report.

A 2001 Cadillac car was eastbound on I-70 when it left the roadway and went to the right shoulder, striking the barrier wall, crossing all lanes of traffic and striking the inside barrier wall, the trooper’s report stated.

The Cadillac then went airborne, the roof struck the barrier wall and the vehicle came to rest on the inside shoulder, the trooper’s report stated.

The driver of the Cadillac, a 25-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man, was injured and taken to a hospital in Kansas City, Mo., according to the report.

Plans underway for 14th annual Keith Lindsey Scholarship Golf Tournament

by Kelly Rogge, KCKCC

There is still time to make plans to participate in the 14th annual Keith Lindsey Scholarship Golf Tournament.

A fundraiser for the Kansas City Kansas Community College men’s basketball team, registration for the tournament starts at 11 a.m. Aug. 25 at Dub’s Dread Golf Course, 12601 Hollingsworth Road in Kansas City, Kan. The tournament starts with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $100 per player, $400 per team. All registrations need to be submitted by Aug. 22.

Keith Lindsey was a life-long resident of Kansas City, Kan., before he died in 2003. He was an athlete, coach, teacher and businessman, inducted into both the KCKCC Athletic Hall of Fame and the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame.

A graduate of Wyandotte High School, he owned Varsity Sports for almost 30 years and was a supporter of KCKCC basketball. He taught and coached basketball at both Washington and Turner high schools before opening his business.

Golf teams consist of four players with each team playing a scramble format. Each player must contribute at least one drive during the 18-hole tournament. Prizes are awarded for each flight, to be determined by the number of entries. There will be special prizes for winners in designated hole contests. Dinner will follow the tournament. In addition, there will be a special presentation made to the first recipients of “The Keith Award” following the tournament and dinner.

In addition, Randy Curnow is sponsoring a Par 3 Hole in One Contest. In the contest, there will be a chance to win a prize on every Par 3 hole. The grand prize is a new 2017 Cascade Convertible. Other prizes include a set of golf clubs, vacation voucher and a $500 gift card.

Businesses have the opportunity to contribute through tournament sponsorships. These include – Cart, $50; Hole, $100; Business, $500 and Corporate, $1,000.

If interested in registering, making a donation or becoming a sponsor, contact Kelley Newton at [email protected]; by mail to KCKCC Men’s Basketball, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan., 66112; or in person in the Athletic Department office in the KCKCC Field House.

Kelly Rogge is the public information supervisor at KCKCC.

Red Cross issues emergency call for blood donations

The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of blood types today.

There is a critical blood shortage, according to Joe Zydio, Red Cross external communications manager of the Missouri-Illinois Blood Services Region.

Red Cross officials said there are about 61,000 fewer donations than needed for the past two months, causing a significant draw down of the Red Cross blood supply. According to officials, this shortfall is about the same as the Red Cross not collecting any blood donations for more than four days.

Zydio said there are two times a year when the blood supply has typically reached an emergency stage – right after July 4, and also, right after Thanksgiving and around the December holidays.

“It’s crucial that people donate now to meet the needs of patients every day and to be prepared for emergencies that require significant volumes of donated blood,” Zydlo said in a news release. “Every day, blood and platelet donors can help save lives, and right now these heroes are needed to give as soon as possible.”

Zydio said it is easy for residents to visit the website, redcrossblood.org, enter their Zip Code, and find where upcoming blood drive opportunities are in their neighborhoods. The website also is a good resource for information about how to prepare for a blood donation and it answers questions about whether people are eligible to donate, he said.

The next Wyandotte County blood drive sponsored by the Red Cross is from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at the AT&T Mobility store, 10620 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas.

There are other locations listed on the Red Cross website for upcoming blood drives in Johnson and Leavenworth counties, and also in Kansas City, Mo.