Month: November 2019

Person in custody in connection to school threat

A person has been taken into custody in connection with a threat made to an area high school, according to area police.

Parents had notified officials about a social media threat made to Harmon High School, according to police.

After the police were notified, an investigation was launched, and plans were made on how to ensure the safety of students at school Friday, according to a spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools Police Department and the Knsas City, Kansas, Police Department.

In a statement on Friday, police said that safety of the schools and community was a priority and any posts that are threatening or perceived as bullying on any social media platform are taken seriously.

Police asked parents to observe and be aware of their children’s online activity, according to the spokesman.

Harvesters and local grocery stores launch Check-Out Hunger Campaign

The 28th annual Check-Out Hunger campaign to support Harvesters—The Community Food Network is underway at more than 125 grocery stores throughout the region.

The holiday campaign is the largest annual fundraiser for Harvesters, which feeds the hungry through its network of more than 760 nonprofit agencies.

Community members can help this holiday season by scanning $1, $5, $10 or $20 Check-Out Hunger donation coupons for Harvesters and adding them to their grocery bills.

Donation coupons and Harvesters food donation barrels will be in stores through Jan. 5, 2020. Online donations can be made to Check-Out Hunger’s virtual food drive at http://www.harvesters.org/checkouthungervfd.

“As we head into the holiday season, we know there are more than 341,000 people in our service area who may not know where their next meal is coming from,” said Valerie Nicholson-Watson, president and CEO of Harvesters. “Providing food to a family, senior or child through Check-Out Hunger gives them hope today and ultimately, helps build a stronger, healthier community for us all.”

Stores participating in this year’s campaign in Wyandotte County include Hen House, Price Chopper and Sun Fresh. Many other stores also are participating in the Greater Kansas City area and in surrounding communities.

Obituary: Ronald E. Blowers

Ronald E. Blowers, 74, died peacefully Nov. 3, 2019.

The visitation and memorial service will be from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 11 at Cornerstone Family Worship, 205 E. Hwy 24-40, Tonganoxie, Kansas.

Burial will follow at Holy Angels Cemetery, 20551 179th St., Basehor, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Eleanore Blowers, and his brother, Larry Blowers.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jimmie; daughters Leigh Ann, Lindsay and Kristen; grandchildren Rylea, Shae, Luke, Westin, Kaiden and Gavin.

He retired from BNSF in 2005. Ronald was an avid outdoors man, enjoying hunting and fishing. He loved all sports with baseball being his favorite.

Ronald was born in Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1963.

The family suggests donations to the American Lung Association. (KC Funeral Directors, 913-262-6310)