Month: November 2017

It may be earlier than you think: Set your clocks, check your smoke detector and fire extinguisher

Clocks were turned back one hour overnight, giving residents here an extra hour of sleep.

While setting clocks, it’s a good idea to check or change the batteries in your smoke detector.

Also, this year it is a good idea to check the name and number on your fire extinguishers. Kidde has announced a recall of fire extinguishers with plastic handles because of the failure to discharge and nozzle detachment. There are 37.8 million extinguishers recalled in the United States. The extinguishers were manufactured from 1973 through August 2017. To check your extinguisher’s model number against the recall list, visit https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Kidde-Recalls-Fire-Extinguishers-with-Plastic%20Handles-Due-to-Failure-to-Discharge-and-Nozzle-Detachment-One-Death-Reported.

Consumers also may call Kidde toll-free at 855-271-0773 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Scenes from the Central Avenue Day of the Dead Parade

Participants in the Day of the Dead parade Saturday evening wore beautiful, brightly colored costumes characteristic of the holiday. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Central Avenue Betterment Association sponsored its first Central Avenue Day of the Dead Parade on Saturday evening.

The parade route ran from 6th Street and Central Avenue west to 16th Street. Approximately 20 vehicles took part in the parade.

Crowds of booths and families lined both sides of Central Avenue near the end of the route, and singers performed on stages.

Parade participants as well as many spectators celebrated the Mexican heritage of the Day of the Dead with the colorful and haunting pageantry characteristic of the day.

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

Giselle’s KC Bridal provided a haunting bride and wedding party. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Costume company Have Guns Will Rent entered a float in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Models from the FAME Modeling Academy marched in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Participants in the Day of the Dead parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
La Mega Spanish radio station sponsored several of the floats. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
This scary duo rode in the Edwards Deli car. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Members of the Unified Government’s SOAR Initiative marched in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Faith news

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A chili supper and turkey bingo will be offered at 5 p.m. Nov. 11 at Holy Family parish, Mejak Hall, 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Kansas. With a $15 donation, those attending will receive a chili supper, dessert and beverages plus a bingo card. This event is for those 21 and older.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters, is offering programs:
• Draw, sketch and paint a religious icon or prayer panel in a workshop from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20 at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave. The program is presented by Mary Donovan. All materials will be provided. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
• A Gospel Non-Violence Study Group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave. The group is facilitated by Peg Burns Kerbawy, developer of “Our Golden Thread, Gospel Nonviolence Curriculum Materials.” For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.
• The “Holy Women” program will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave. The program will be about Muriel T. Stackley, Mennonite preacher. The program will be presented by Debra Sapp-Yarwood. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at the church classrooms. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will sponsor a kickoff dinner at 5 p.m. Nov. 11 to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the parish. St. Paul’s was founded in 1957. Members will observe the twenty-third Sunday after the Pentecost at 10 a.m. Nov. 12.

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