Month: August 2018

T-Bones rally in the ninth inning to win, 2-1

The Kansas City T-Bones waited until the last inning Saturday night to ruin the Sioux City Explorers party at Mercy Field at Lewis and Clark Park in Iowa.

Facing a 1-0 deficit, the T-Bones got their first pinch-hit RBI of the season when Adrian Nieto came off the bench to single, bringing the tying run home in the form of Alay Lago.

Two batters later Mason Davis drove a double to the left field corner off X’s closer Eric Karch to drive in the go-ahead run.

Cody Winiarski got a 1-2-3 save facing the top of the order to notch the win and end a five-game road losing streak.

The rest of the game saw two solid pitching efforts with Lefty Ian McKinney for Sioux City and right-handed pitcher Tommy Collier of KC, dealing zeros across the board.

Collier retired the X’s in order in the second, third, fifth and sixth innings. He went on to hold Sioux City to four hits with four strikeouts. McKinney worked around four walks but added six strikeouts before he left the game in the eighth.

In the seventh Sioux City got their first hit since the fourth when Jose Sermo hit a solo home run to right for a 1-0 lead.

That ended a streak of 10 straight batters retired by Collier. KC threatened in the top of the eighth, eventually chasing McKinney on a single and a walk. With two outs Patrick Schuster got the final out to end the T-Bones chance.

That set up the dramatic ninth inning. Lago reached base on a dropped fly ball in center by Luis Durango.

Lago made a heads-up move, racing to second for KC. After a Keith Curcio pop out to short, Logan Moon reached on an infield single to put runners at the corners. From there, Nieto and Davis did their thing to drive in the two unearned runs.

The T-Bones won their 50th game of the season and increased their lead in the wild card race to two games over Wichita, which lost Saturday night at Cleburne.

Collier (9-3) got the win while Karch (2-2) was charged with the loss. Winiarski picked up his ninth save.

Kansas City (50-28) and Sioux City (58-21) will wrap up the four-game series at 6:05 p.m. Sunday in Sioux City, Iowa. The game be heard on the T-Bones Broadcast Network at http://mixlr.com/t-bones-baseball/.

The T-Bones will return home to T-Bones Stadium at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, opening a six-game homestand against the Fargo-Morehead RedHawks.

Season, group tickets, mini-plans and nightly party suites are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting the box office at T-Bones Stadium. Call the box office at 913-328-5618 or purchase and print at www.tbonesbaseball.com. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

– Story from T-Bones

Faith news

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Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd St., is planning an ice cream social after the 4 p.m. Mass Saturday, Aug. 25. There will be food, games and bingo.

Holy Family Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold its 10th annual Slovenefest on Sept. 22 at the school grounds and at Monsignor Mejak Hall, 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Kansas. The event begins after the 4 p.m. Mass at the church. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Activities include music, a Slovenian dinner, food and entertainment, with booths, a silent auction and music by Hrvatski Obicaj and the Brian McCarty Band. The money raised will support Holy Family Catholic Church.

Scripture Study and Reflection group will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Heather Neds.
A Gospel Non-Violence Study Group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Peg Burns Kerbawy.
The Keeler Women’s Center is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters. Call 913-906-8990 for more information and reservations.

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.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 20 in the church classrooms. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

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.

The annual Croatian Festival will start at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 708 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Authentic Croatian foods including sarma (cabbage rolls), sausage sandwiches, cibanac (beef stew), povitica (nut bread) and apple strudel will be available. Music will be performed by Hrvatski Obicaj, a group dedicated to preserving Croatian music. A free dance will begin at 9 p.m., with music by Kolograd. The event includes cold beer, beverages, hamburgers and hot dogs for sale, and there will be booths and Strawberry Hill T-shirt sales. For more information, visit stjohnthebaptistcatholicchurch.com.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan, will observe the thirteenth Sunday in the Pentecost season at 10 a.m. Aug. 19.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the church fellowship hall. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
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Community calendar

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Programs offered for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, offers programs for Spanish-speaking women: Las Mujeres, Mary Ellen Rodriquez y Anna Maria Sauer, Martes 10 – 11:30 a.m. Grupo de salud emocional para la mujer, ofrecido por MOCSA, contacte a Sinead McDonough, llame al 816-285-1349, los martes, 11:30 – 1 p.m. Nutricion presented by Teresa Moreno, Jueves, 16 de Agosto, 10-11:30 a.m.; Este programa le ensenara 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. For more information and registration, call 913-906-8990.

Growth group to meet Monday
The Affirmations and Living Free Growth Group for Women will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group helps women change the way they think about themselves and their lives. The group meets each Monday. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Writing group to meet Monday
Quill and Pluma, a writing and e-publishing collaborative, will meet from 11 a.m. to noon on Mondays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is bilingual. It is facilitated by Kari O’Rourke. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Piper schools to hold budget hearing Monday, Aug. 13
The Piper Public Schools will hold a public hearing on the budget at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at Piper High School, 4400 N. 107th St., Kansas City, Kansas. A 3.38-mill increase is proposed, according to the published budget. The budget would increase from the 2017-2018 budget’s 58.421 mills to 61.804 mills for 2018-2019. Expenditures would rise around $5 million, from $30,194,891 in 2017-2018 to $35,648,956 in 2018-2019, according to the proposed budget. The budget hearing is scheduled at 6:15 p.m., before the regular school board meeting scheduled at 6:30 p.m. The Piper school district budget is online at https://www.boarddocs.com/ks/pusd/Board.nsf/files/B3EHUF496F5A/$file/Notice%20of%20Hearing%20Budget%202018%2019.pdf.

Education and support group to meet Tuesday
“Healthy Relationships: Domestic Violence Education and Support” will meet from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Jaime Peterson. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Fairfax budget hearing to be Aug. 14
A budget hearing for the Fairfax Drainage District will take place at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 1620 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, Kansas. The proposed budget for 2019 that was published listed an estimated tax rate of 17.405 mills, as compared to the 2018 tax rate of 13.484 mills. Total expenditures for 2019 were estimated at $2.38 million, as compared to $1.93 million in 2018. Assessed valuation was listed at $102 million in 2019 as compared to $91.8 million in 2018 and $108 million in 2017.

KCKCC budget hearing to be Tuesday, Aug. 14
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Board of Trustees will hold a budget hearing at its meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14. The meeting will be in the upper level Jewell Building on the KCKCC campus, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The proposed mill levy is the same as last year, 27.384 mills. Expenditures from 2017 to 2018 were $74.8 million, and would increase to $81.76 million under the proposed 2018-2019 budget. Assessed valuation in the area served by the college increased by about 7.8 percent. After the budget hearing, the Board of Trustees meeting will take place. The agenda is at http://www.kckcc.edu/docs/default-source/default-document-library/board-of-trustees/agenda-august-14-2018-budget-hearing.pdf?sfvrsn=6.

Public hearing on KCK school budget scheduled Aug. 14
A public hearing on the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools budget is scheduled at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the district’s Central Office at 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas. To view a story about the budget, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/kck-school-board-advances-budget-with-flat-mill-levy-rate/.

Grinter Jamboree to be Aug. 14
The Grinter Jamboree will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Grinter Barn, 1400 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas. MP3 will perform, with the guest artist, Arnie Johnson. Admission is $5 per person.

Fairfax group to meet
The Fairfax Industrial Association will meet for a luncheon from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at WestPro Construction Solutions, 2850 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, Kansas. U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-3rd Dist., will be the guest speaker. The sponsor of the event is Delta Innovative Services Inc. The luncheon is a member-only event. Registration is required.

BPU to meet Aug. 15
The Board of Public Utilities will meet at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 at the board offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. On the agenda for the regular meeting are a visitors’ time, a YMCA presentation, Western Fuels delegations, water distribution update, RP3 award, board comments and general manager comments. There is also a closed, executive session on the agenda. On the agenda for the work session at 5 p.m. is a board update, general manager update, solar policy update, recruitment and retention report, and a proposed economic development fund request.

Votes to be canvassed on Aug. 16
Wyandotte County’s Board of Canvassers will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Election Office, 850 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The board will decide whether to count provisional votes.

Blood drive scheduled Aug. 16
Frontier Justice, 10000 France Family Drive, Kansas City, Kansas, has scheduled a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 in the special event room. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Variety show planned Aug. 19
The KC Cares Variety Show will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, at Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas. Many entertainers plan to sing Broadway tunes and other hits. The event benefits the AIDS Walk. A donation of $20 at the door is suggested.

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.

Blood drive scheduled Aug. 20
The Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation center, 7850 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 20 at the chapel. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Program discusses how to raise safe kids
The ACT Raising Safe Kids Program will continue from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. On Aug. 20, the topic will be “Children and Electronic Media.” On Aug. 27, the topic will be “Discipline and Parenting Styles.” For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Caregiver support group to meet
A support group for caregivers, including men and women, will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Jackie Tigges, MSW, LSCSW. The group meets on the first and third Tuesdays. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Parenting support group to meet
A parenting support group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. It will be a program of education and support, presented by Marqueia Watson, MSW. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Knitting and crocheting group to meet
A knitting and crocheting group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending may learn a new skill or work on current projects. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Personal finance program offered
“Every Cent Counts” will be presented from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending will find out about saving money and making conscious decisions about their finances. The program will be presented by Jennifer Rottinghaus. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

‘Pretty Nails’ program offered
Appointments for a “Pretty Nails” program will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Those interested must call 913-906-8990 to schedule an appointment.

Support group offered Aug. 27
The Loss and Healing Support Group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is presented by Sister Barb Conroy. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Farmers market to be topic of program
“Preparing the Bounty: Making the Most of the Farmers Market” is the topic of a program from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

‘Painting in the Dark’ program planned
“Painting in the Dark – Art Therapy Approach to Alzheimer’s Prevention” will be offered from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The bilingual program will be presented by Teresa Moreno. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Grinter Fest scheduled Sept. 8
Grinter Fest will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Grinter Place, 78th and K-32, Kansas City, Kansas. There will be an apple pie contest with the mayor, and an appearance by a Moses Grinter re-enactor. Educational displays and craft vendors also will be part of Grinter Fest. Admission to the Grinter Fest is free. There will be a charge for house tours. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/events/243582792862506/.

Counseling offered
Keeler Women’s Center, offers individual and couples counseling and individual spiritual direction to women and men —available in English and Spanish. Nothing is billed. Donations are accepted. Call 913-906-8990 for information.

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/.