Month: November 2018

Collier’s big night powers No. 9 KCKCC women to 109-69 win

KCKCC’s Lexy Watts left a trail of North Central Missouri defenders for a layup in the Lady Blue Devils’ 109-69 win Saturday. Trailing the play are KCKCC’s Caroline Hoppock (21) and Lillie Moore (5). (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins)

by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC

With sophomore Nija Collier leading the way, Kansas City Kansas Community College got a measure of revenge for one of last season’s most disappointing losses Saturday.

Turning in one of the best first half performances in Blue Devil history, Collier scored 31 points including four 3-pointers, pulled down 18 rebounds, blocked six shots and added three steals and three assists in a 109-69 win over North Central Missouri in the final round of the Keith Lindsey Classic.

“One of the best individual performances I’ve seen in my four years. She gave us a spark when we needed it,” KCKCC coach Joe McKinstry said. “She always plays with energy and gives maximum effort. Today she was making threes, finishing around the rim and cleaning up rebounds.”

Collier had 22 points including 3-of-3 from long range, 12 rebounds and three blocks in leading KCKCC to a 52-37 halftime lead. She finished the night 9-of-14 from the field, 4-of-5 from 3-point and 9-of-9 from the foul line.

The win ran the No. 9 ranked Blue Devils’ record to 5-0 heading into another tough test Tuesday when they face Des Moines Area Community College in Boone, Iowa, before returning to host Saint Mary junior varsity Thursday at 7 p.m.

Collier got lots of offensive help from freshman Lenaejha Evans, who had 21 points, nine rebounds and four assists, and sharpshooters Camryn Swanson and Brodi Byrd, who each had four 3-pointers, Swanson finishing with a career high 19 points and Bryd 12. Caroline Hoppock added eight points, Lillie Moore seven points and seven rebounds and Kisi Young eight rebounds and four assists.

“This is the same North Central group that beat us at home (69-67) last year and our returners remembered that,” McKinstry said. “It was a game they felt they gave away with costly turnovers and fouls and they took it personally.”

North Central coach Jennie Croy was impressed.

“That’s easily the best team we’ve played this year,” said Croy, whose Lady Pirates are 1-3 against Jayhawk Conference foes, losing to Fort Scott 75-66 and Johnson County 81-61 while defeating Hesston 65-60 in the Classic.

With Collier, Swanson and Byrd each netting four three-point goals and Hoppock two, the Blue Devils finished with 15 three-pointers, one off the single game record.

“We were 15 of 18 for 38.5 percent, which I was pretty happy with,” McKinstry said. “They played a zone so you have to make shots and we did that tonight. And the part I really loved was 20 of 23 free throws. That’s 48 of 58 the last two days, which is huge.’

Other pluses included 20 offensive rebounds, a 58-35 domination of the rebounding and only seven second half turnovers after 11 the first half.

KCKCC sophomore Camryn Swanson took aim on one of her four three-pointers on the way to a career high 19 points in the Blue Devils 109-69 win over North Central Missouri Saturday. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins)
North Central Missouri’s Karrisa Baber knocked the ball away from KCKCC’s Caroline Hoppock in a race for a loose ball in the Blue Devils 109-69 win Saturday. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins)

Faith news

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All Saints Catholic parish has scheduled turkey bingo at 5 p.m. Nov. 17 at the parish hall, 809 Vermont Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. For $10, those attending will receive a bingo card, as well as a Polish sausage and kraut sandwich, with a drink. After the dinner at 5 p.m., bingo will begin at 6 p.m.

Christ the King eighth-graders will hold the annual taco bingo fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at 3024 N. 53rd St. The dinner menu is two tacos, rice, beans, drink and dessert.

Edwardsville Christian Church, 110 N. 4th St., Edwardsville, will hold a Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. There will be Christmas decorations, craft items, jewelry, baked goods and homemade candies at the event. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a choice of chili or hamburger vegetable soup and cinnamon roll. For more information on the bazaar and bake sale, visit www.ecckansas.org.

The Gospel Non-Violence Study Group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is facilitated by Peg Burns Kerbawy.
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.
An Advent Retreat, “Unwrapping the Gift of Presence” will be presented from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. A light supper will be provided. The program will be presented by Kathy Keary. The program will explore the effect that meditation and contemplation can have in heightening a felt sense of God’s presence, enhancing relationships with others and fostering a contemplative stance to life.
The Keeler Women’s Center is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters. Call 913-906-8990 for more information and reservations.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, in the church classrooms. To schedule a donation, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

St. Patrick Catholic Church will hold its annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in the parish center at 94th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Crafters will display handmade items. Snacks will be available for purchase.

The vestry, the official governing board at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan., will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. The parish will observe the twenty-sixth Sunday in the season of Pentecost at 10 a.m. Nov. 18.

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Community calendar

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

Raising safe kids program continues
The ACT Raising Safe Kids Program will continue from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The presenter is Heather Neds.

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

Program offered on healthy relationships
“Healthy Relationships: Domestic Violence Education and Support” will be offered 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.

Caregivers support group to meet
A caregivers support group will meet from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group is for men and women. It is facilitated by Jackie Tigges, LSCSW. 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. The education and support group is 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. Tuesday at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending may learn a new skill or work on a current project. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Programs offered for Spanish-speaking women
Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, offers programs for Spanish-speaking women: Grupo de mujeres: con lideres Ana Maria Sauer, Los 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. Que le Sucede A Mi Hijo Adolescent? Con lider Claudia Perez, el Miércoles 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 21 de Noviembre – Como detector problemas graves en la adolescenia; 28 de Noviembre – Comunicación entre la pareja y la comunicación entre padres e hijos. Retiro de Adviento: Imitando a La Virgen Que Pudo Confiar, Presentado por la Religiosa Elena Mack, SCL, Jueves, 29 de Noviembre, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. desayuno ligero sera servido. 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.

‘Pretty Nails’ program offered
Appointments for a “Pretty Nails” program will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those interested must call 913-906-8990 to schedule an appointment.

KCK school board to meet Nov. 13
The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Central Middle School, 925 Ivandale, Kansas City, Kansas. An agenda may be posted at www.kckps.org.

Food service class to be Nov. 13
The ServSafe Food Handlers Course will be offered Nov. 13. The last ServSafe class of 2018 will be offered from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13. The class is for food service employees, including anyone interested in food service employment. The cost of the class is $10, which includes class material, a work book and a certificate. A “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy 2019” class will start March 5. The class is offered a few times a year and provides an exercise program for older adults that targets strength, balance and flexibility. For more information, or to register for the classes, call K-State Research and Extension, Wyandotte County, 913-299-9300, or email Lori Wuellner, lwuellne@ksu.edu, or Jo McLeland, jo1@ksu.edu.

NAACP to meet Nov. 13
The Kansas City, Kansas, Branch of the NAACP will meet on Nov. 13 at 21 N. 12th St., Suite 230, Kansas City, Kansas. The meeting was changed from Nov. 6 because of Election Day. The branch election of officers and executive committee will be from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular executive committee meeting at 6 p.m., and the regular membership meeting at 7 p.m. Members are encouraged to participate in the branch election and regularly monthly meetings.

Greeting card program planned Nov. 14
A program on creating greeting cards will be offered from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Participants may create personalized cards. Supplies will be provided. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Women’s Chamber to meet Nov. 14
The Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber of Commerce will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Board of Public Utilities offices, 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The guest speaker will be Lauren Lane, an entrepreneur in the food and entertaining field, who has past career experience in creative design and management. The cost of the luncheon is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Preregistration is required. For more information, see https://kckwomenschamber.org/.

Healthy living program offered Nov. 14
“Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” will be offered from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The program will be led by Pat Callahan and Lori Wuellner. The program will discuss diet, nutrition, exercise, cognitive ability and social engagement for healthy aging. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Democrats to meet Saturday, Nov. 17
Speakers at the Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will be former State Rep. Bill Reardon and State Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist. They will discuss the results of the Nov. 6 general election. Former Rep. Bill Reardon was in the Kansas Legislature for 30 years, from 1974 through 2004. Rep. Curtis has been a state representative for five years, and is a past staff member for the late Mayor Jack Reardon, former Gov. John Carlin and former Mayor Joe Reardon. The breakfast meeting will begin with a buffet at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Las Islas Marias, 7516 State Ave. The program will begin at 9 a.m. The cost of the buffet is $10, or $6 for students and those on limited incomes. Those attending are asked to RSVP to scottmackey08@yahoo.com by Friday, Nov. 16. While sending in the RSVP is not required, it is encouraged. Those attending do not need to purchase a breakfast. The meeting is open to all Democrats.

Eisenhower craft show to be Nov. 17
The Eisenhower Christmas craft show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kansas.

Historical Writers’ Book Fair planned Nov. 18
The public will have an opportunity to visit with authors at a Historical Writers’ Book Fair from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the George Meyn Community Center in Wyandotte County Park, Bonner Springs. The Wyandotte County Historical Society will sponsor the free event. More than 20 authors plan to attend and will be available to answer questions about local history and what it takes to be an author. Dr. Frederick Holmes of Lenexa will speak on medical doctors and nurses during World War I at 1 p.m. For more information, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/historical-writers-plan-book-fair-related-activities/.

BPU to meet Monday, Nov. 19
The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities will meet Monday, Nov. 19, instead of Nov. 21. A work session will begin at 4 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the BPU administration building at 540 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Meetings are open to the public.

Women’s self-defense program offered
A women’s self-defense program will be offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave, Kansas City, Kansas. The program is facilitated by Sidney Thompson. Kansas City Tsuruoka Karate will teach ways to defend oneself and others. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Blood drive planned Nov. 21
A Red Cross blood drive will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Dave and Buster’s, 1843 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas. To make an appointment or for more information, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Calligraphy program offered
Calligraphy for Beginners will be offered from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and 10, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Those attending will learn basic strokes, alphabets and how to connect them. Mary Donovan will present the program. Materials will be provided. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Blood drive planned Nov. 26
A Community Blood Center blood drive will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at the Chiropractic Healing Center, donor bus, 8437 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. For more information, or to make an appointment, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Leavenworth Road Association to meet Nov. 27
The Leavenworth Road Association will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kansas. A potluck dinner and social hour will be at 6 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. The program will be information on the new trash pickup routes. For more information, call 913-788-3988 or email lrakck@sbcglobal.net.

Workshop offered on child-adult relationship enrichment
A Child Adult Relationship Enrichment Workshop will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The workshop has been developed for parents and caregivers of children who have experienced stressful or traumatic events in their lives, children with behavior problems or parents who want to strengthen their relationship with their child or increase their child’s positive behaviors. The workshop is facilitated by Michelle Bertuglia Haley. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Blood drive planned Nov. 28
Bonner Springs YMCA, 2251 S. 138th St., Bonner Springs, Kansas, plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, in Classroom A. To schedule a donation or for more information, visit www.esavealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Personal finance program to be presented
“Every Cent Counts” will be presented from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Information will be presented to help individuals make conscious decisions about their finances. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

Blood drive planned Dec. 8
A Red Cross blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8 at Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. To make an appointment or for more information, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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/.