Month: July 2018

Sporting KC offense misfires in 2-2 draw against Toronto

Midfielder Ilie Sanchez scored on a penalty kick in the 57th minute. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

Several near-misses cost Sporting Kansas City a chance at victory on Saturday night, settling for a 2-2 draw at home against Toronto FC.

With his lineup depleted by injuries and suspensions, head coach Peter Vermes still praised the team’s effort.

“To be able to be leading the game 2 – 1 and create the kind of chances that we did, and have the hunger to try and score like we did, I say it again, I’m very proud of the team.”

Sporting KC controlled the start of the game, with two shots in the first 10 minutes that nearly found the net. Toronto stabilized and then was able to take the lead midway through the first half on a goal by midfielder Jonathan Osorio.

Kansas City struck back early in the second half when Gerso Fernandes was taken down near the Toronto goal, handing Ilie Sanchez a penalty kick opportunity that he knocked cleanly past the goalkeeper.

Kansas City moved ahead in the 61st minute when Diego Rubio found Johnny Russell in the middle of the field near the 18-yard line.

Sporting KC gave up the equalizer in the 69th minute to Toronto forward Jordan Hamilton. Although they continued to press in the late minutes of the game, Sporting KC wasn’t able to convert, with more near misses taking their toll.

Said Johnny Russell, “You know, we’ve hit the crossbar with a couple of them, headers I’ve just missed and a few shots I’ve just missed as well. So on another night you know we score two, three more goals. But tonight wasn’t our night in that sense.”

Sporting Kansas City plays on the road against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, July 14. Their next home game is July 28 against MLS Western Conference leader FC Dallas.

Officer Dustin Dierenfeldt of the Kansas City, Kansas, police department performed the national anthem. Color guards from the police department and the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s office presented the colors. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Johnny Russell knocked in a shot from the edge of the penalty area in the 61st minute. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Many area police and fire departments had equipment on display before the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Forward Johnny Russell was upset at just missing a header on goal early in the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Forward Gerso Fernandes was taken to the ground on this play, earning Sporting KC a penalty kick. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Johnny Russell played the ball into the center, pursued by Toronto defender Justin Morrow (2). (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Defender Graham Zusi played the ball up the right sideline as head coach Peter Vermes implored the team to move forward in support. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Midfielder Ilie Sanchez hopped the wall surrounding the field in order to thank a supporter in the stands after the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Johnny Russell played a volley on goal but his shot was over the goal. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Faith news

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A program on Scripture Study and Reflection will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Heather Neds. The Keeler Women’s Center is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Metropolitan Avenue United Methodist Church, 3730 Metropolitan Ave., will offer a joint Vacation Bible School with Bristol Hill United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. July 8-12. There will be crafts, music, Bible stories, science projects and snacks. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/455923891516838/.

Our Lady and St. Rose Catholic Church, 8th and Quindaro, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold its annual block party from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18.

Volunteers are needed for Samaritan’s Purse’s project, Operation Christmas Child. In this program, led by the Rev. Franklin Graham, volunteers fill shoeboxes with toys, school supplies and hygiene items. The shoeboxes are given to needy children. Operation Christmas Child has delivered more than 157 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries since 1993. This year, the local Kansas City, Kansas West Area Team hopes to collect 15,782 shoebox gifts to contribute to the 2018 global goal of reaching more than 11 million children in need. Shannon Zaring leads the local Kansas City, Kansas, West Area Team for Operation Christmas Child. To learn more about joining the Kansas City, Kansas West Area Team Area Team or to apply for leadership opportunities, visit samaritanspurse.org/volunteerwithOCC.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will observe the eighth Sunday in the season of Pentecost at 10 a.m. July 15.

Vacation Bible School will be from 9 a.m. to noon July 23-27 at the Wyandotte County Christian Church, 13700 Leavenworth Road. VBS is for ages 4 to 12. The theme is “Created for a Purpose.” Registration is at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfEiNzZs_qYlPhCub2mPehd0i8417Ya9LwYceQWDmeHiRgZA/viewform?usp=sf_link. For more information, visit http://wyandotteccc.org/ or call the church office at 913-721-2983.

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Community calendar

The Wyandotte Daily news is interested in news of your community event in Wyandotte County. Send information to [email protected] and include your name and phone number. Please send in planned events about a week before the event if possible. In the event of inclement weather, call to see if the event is still planned.

Programs offered for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, offers programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, ofrecido por MOCSA, contacte a Sinead McDonough, llame al 816-285-1349, los martes, 1-2:30 p.m. For more information and registration, call 913-906-8990. La Hora Financiera, con lider Brenda Mortell, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Jueves 12 de julio, Prestamos: Explorando todos los tipos que están a su disposición. Nutricion, Jueves, 19 de Julio, 10-11:30 a.m., presented by Con Teresa Moreno, Este programa le enseñara como cocinar comida deliciosa y nutritive de varias culturas. El centro de mujeres Keeler ofrece consejeria espiritual a mujeres y hombres en espanol y ingles. Gratis. Se aceptan donaciones. Llame al 913-906-8990 para hacer su cita o para mas informacion.

Watercolor class offered
“The Beauty of Creation: Water Coloring Nature” will be offered from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 9 and 16, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Supplies will be provided. The class is presented by Mary Donovan. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Affirmations group to meet July 9
The Affirmations and Living Free Growth Group for women will be offered from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group’s purpose is to change the way women think about themselves and their lives. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

UG Committee meetings scheduled July 9
Unified Government Committee meetings are scheduled on Monday, July 9, in the fifth floor meeting room at City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The Neighborhood and Community Development meeting will be at 5 p.m., followed by the Economic Development and Finance Committee meeting.

KCK school board to meet July 10
The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, and 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at the third floor auditorium, Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

Wyandotte County Fair runs July 10-14
The Wyandotte County Fair will run July 10 to 14 at the fairgrounds, 13700 Polfer Road, Kansas City, Kansas. Hours are from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5 per car. The county fair is at 13700 Polfer Road, east of K-7 on Polfer Road, in Kansas City, Kansas. For more information, see wycofair.com, call 913-788-7898, or visit Facebook under Wyandotte County Fair.

Leavenworth Road Association to meet July 10
The Leavenworth Road Association is scheduled to meet Tuesday, July 10, at the Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. A potluck dinner and social hour at 6 p.m. will be followed by a meeting at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Loren Taylor, who will present his new book, “The Historical Overview of Wyandotte County.” It is the second volume in a series. For more information, call the LRA office at 913-788-3988.

Book club to meet
The Monthly Book Club will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Theresa Bysel. The book for July is “Born Bright” by C. Nicole Mason. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Grinter Jamboree planned July 10
The Grinter Jamboree is planned at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at the Grinter Barn, 1400 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The MP3 Band will perform for Rock ’n’ Roll night. Admission is $5 per person, and concessions are available.

Blood drive scheduled July 11
Kansas City Kansas Community College, Room 2325, Jewell Center, 7250 State Ave., plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Meditation class offered
A mindfulness and meditation class will be offered from noon to 12:30 p.m. July 11 at the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, in the first floor program room. The class for adults and senior adults will offer techniques on meditation, for new or advanced meditators. The class will continue on Wednesdays through July, August and September, with the exception of Aug. 29. For more information, see https://kckpl.librarymarket.com/.

Class offered on smart phone basics
A class on smart phone basics will be presented from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The presenter will be Shelly Nance-Durst. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Blood drive scheduled
The Bonner Springs YMCA will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. July 11 at the Bonner Springs YMCA Classroom A, 2251 S. 138th, Bonner Springs, Kansas. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

‘Pretty Nails’ program offered
Appointments for a “Pretty Nails” program will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 12, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those interested must call 913-906-8990 to schedule an appointment.

UG Ethics Commission to meet
The Unified Government Ethics Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at the second floor Wyandotte County Courthouse, Division 18, old county commissioners’ chambers, 710 N. 7th, Kansas City, Kansas.

UG Commission meeting planned July 12
A Unified Government Commission meeting is planned at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. An agenda may be posted at www.wycokck.org. At 5 p.m. July 12, a special UG meeting will be held with the Administrator’s budget message, in the Commission Chambers, City Hall.

Vaughan to appear at book program July 14
Kansas City area author Joe H. Vaughan will be appearing at the District 2 meeting of the Kansas Author’s Club (KAC). His appearance is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Lawrence Public Library, 7th and Vermont, downtown Lawrence, Kansas. Vaughan has released a new book entitled, “Colonel Wilkinson’s Diary, A Kansas Doctor in World War I France.” It was produced by Mennonite Publishing Company. Colonel Hugh Wilkinson, M. D., was born and raised in Seneca, Kansas. He volunteered for service in the “Great War” and kept a diary of his adventure. Wilkinson served at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D. C., in France and was discharged with the rank of colonel. He then resumed his surgical practice in Kansas City, Kansas. Author Vaughan is the colonel’s grandson. The two men never met. Dr. Wilkinson died two decades before Vaughan was born. This is the final year of activities to commemorate 100 years since World War I, which occurred between 1914 and 1918. District 2 of the KAC includes Johnson, Wyandotte, Miami, Douglas, Shawnee and Franklin counties in Kansas.

Program offered on organizing and prioritizing
A program on organizing and prioritizing will be presented from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 16, by Dr. Chiquita Miller. The program will cover new time management strategies to increase productivity and happiness. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Cervical cancer prevention clinic offered
The annual cervical cancer prevention clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Pre-registration is required. Call 913-831-2200 for more information and registration.

Women’s self-defense program offered
A women’s self-defense program will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Sidney Thompson. Kansas City Tsuruoka Karate will offer ways to defend oneself and others. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Program on makeup offered July 18
A program, “Day to Night Makeup,” will be offered from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Caregiver survival tips offered
Caregiver survival tips will be offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Lauren Jilek will present the program. Tips on how to make the caregiver process easier will be discussed. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

Class offered on beaded jewelry
Participants will create their own beaded jewelry in a class offered from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The class is facilitated by Jill Ellena Winters. Participants will take their jewelry creations home with them. For more information or registration, call 913-906-8990.

KCK school board to meet July 24
The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at the third floor auditorium, Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

Free citizenship preparation program offered July 25
A free citizenship preparation program will be offered Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 25 to Sept. 27, at the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave. The program will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The classes, offered by Catholic Charities and the library, will include course work on the English language, American history and civics knowledge that is needed to pass the naturalization interview and exam. Class size is limited to 25. Adults 18 and older may participate if they have had their green card for at least five years. To enroll, call Elena at 913-295-8250, Ext. 1122, or email [email protected].

Blood drive scheduled
A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. t0 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Unified Government, 710 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. For more information, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Blood drive scheduled Aug. 20
Chiropractic Healing Center, Harding and Associates, 8437 State Ave., plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at a donor bus in the parking lot. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Spiritual direction available
The Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., is offering spiritual direction by appointment. One hour, once a month, may be scheduled at the convenience of the director and directee. Those interested in spiritual direction by call the Keeler Women’s Center at 913-906-8990 to talk to one of the sisters about scheduling an appointment. The Keeler Center is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters.

Wyandotte County Museum
For information about the Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, call 913-573-5002 or visit https://www.facebook.com/wycomuseum/.

Strawberry Hill Museum
For information about The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas, call 913-371-3264 or visit 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. 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/ccoqmuseum/.