Category: Bonner Springs

Community calendar

Halloween event sponsored by Turner Recreation
A Halloween event sponsored by the Turner Recreation Commission will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at 831 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The Spooktacular will include a trunk or treat, carnival-style games, booths, a Halloween hunt and Haunted Hallways. Also, those attending may bring nonperishable food to be given to needy families.

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. On Oct. 15, the topic will be “Understanding and Controlling Parents’ Anger.” On Oct. 22, the topic will be “Understanding and Helping Angry Children.” For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990.

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.

UG committees to meet Oct. 29
Unified Government committees are scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at the fifth floor meeting room, 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. For an agenda, visit www.wycokck.org.

KCK school listening tour meeting scheduled Oct. 29
A listening and learning tour for the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at Sumner Academy, 1610 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The meeting will include Dr. Charles Foust, superintendent, and school district officials. Parents and the community may attend the meeting.

Meeting on new Piper fire station planned Oct. 29
A neighborhood meeting on a new Piper fire station is planned from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at the Patricia “Diane” Kane Community Center, 3130 N. 122nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. There will be a presentation on construction for the new fire station, to be located at Hutton and Leavenworth roads.

Halloween event to be Oct. 29
A Halloween trunk-or-treat will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library parking lot, 625 Minnesota Ave. Children may wear their costumes and receive candy. There also will be crafts and activities.

Edgar Allan Poe reading to be Oct. 29
The Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs, Kansas, will hold a reading of works by Edgar Allan Poe at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29. Classics such as “The Raven” and “The Tell-Tale Heart” will be included. The program is for all ages, but the readings may be too intense for young children. For more information, visit http://bonnerlibrary.org/event/edgar-allan-poe-reading/.

KCK school board to meet Oct. 30
The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education is scheduled to hold a special meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Central Office, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas. An agenda may be posted at www.kckps.org.

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: Las Mujeres, Mary Ellen Rodriquez y Anna 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., 7 de Noviembre – la adolescencia de hoy, 14 de Noviembre – los problemas actuals en la adolescencia; La Hora Financiera, con lider Brenda Mortell, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Jueves 1 de Noviembre; 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.

Trunk-or-treat planned Oct. 30
A Halloween trunk-or-treat and a fire-juggling performance are planned from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Jason D’Vaude will present the fire-juggling performance.

Safe Halloween event planned Oct. 31
A safe Halloween event is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Eisenhower Center, 2901 N. 72nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. The event is presented by the Leavenworth Road Association, Multiply Church and Wyandotte County Parks. For more information, call 913-788-3988 or email [email protected].

Alcott to hold Halloween event
The Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., is preparing for its annual Halloween event at the Alcott from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. The theme this year is the “Wizard of Oz.” The Alcott parking lot on Oct. 31 will be decorated with scenes from the “Wizard of Oz.” Visitors will walk through the gates and follow a yellow brick road. Artist Darryl Woods will be there and will have posters for children to select. Also, Sheryl Nance-Durst will volunteer her time to do face-painting. The Unified Government’s lead paint program will hand out information about the lead paint program. Children will receive a bag of candy at the event. Sponsors, partners and donors are needed for the Halloween program. Candy may be donated, and money will be accepted for the event’s expenses. Volunteers are also needed. For information, call 913-233-2787. The Alcott Arts Center is not yet ADA accessible. For more information, visit www.alcottartscenter.org/ or call 913-233-2787.

UG Commission plans special session Nov. 1
The Unified Government Commission is planning a special session at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Pinnacle National Development Center, 1913 Pinnacle Way, Kansas City, Kansas, for a commission retreat. For more information, visit www.wycokck.org.

Library plans Dia de los Muertos event Nov. 2
The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library will hold a Dia de los Muertos celebration on Nov. 2, with live music, a dance performance and a book giveaway. The event will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 2 at the South Branch Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The Pablo Sanhueza Latin Jazz Band will perform, and the Los Bailadores de Ballet Folklorico de Kansas City will dance. Art and history exhibits will be on display. There will be a full-size altar on display, and also at the event will be a photo booth. Those attending may make crafts and taste traditional foods. Also, items related to Latino and Hispanic art and culture will be available for check-out from the library. The first 100 adults to arrive will receive a copy of Sonia Sotomayor’s book, “My Beloved World,” and the first 100 children to arrive will receive a copy of Sotomayor’s “Turn Pages: My Life Story,” a children’s book available in English and Spanish. Books and food are limited and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Texas Humanities, a state affiliates of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has loaned the exhibit, “Voces Americanas: Latino Literature in the United States,” to the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library for this celebration.

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. 7, 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.

‘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.

UG Ethics Commission to meet Nov. 8
The Unified Government Ethics Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Wyandotte County Courthouse, second floor, Division 18, the old county commissioners’ chambers, 710 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

Veterans Day Commemoration event to be Nov. 10
The annual Wyandotte County Veterans Day Commemoration event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, 6723 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The guest speaker will be Retired Sgt. First Class Gretchen Meitler, a veteran of the Iraq war and member of Tonganoxie VFW Post 9271. The Piper High School Music in Motion will perform. A brunch will be served. This year’s program will recognize current era veterans, with a special acknowledgment of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. The free community event is presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 6401. Partners and sponsors include the Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber, the Kansas City, Kansas, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Salvation Army Harbor Light Village, Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library and Providence Medical Center.

Chili dinner planned Nov. 10
A chili dinner is planned, with a veterans’ ceremony, from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Grinter Place, 78th and K-32, Kansas City, Kansas. The cost of the dinner will be $8 for adults, $4 for veterans with ID, $4 for youth under 12. Tours of the Grinter House will be $6 for adults and $3 for children.

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.

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.

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 [email protected].

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/.

Pirates’ red zone defense seals 46-40 playoff win

Piper sophomore running back Le’James White (12) scored one of his five rushing touchdowns on a run up the right sideline. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

With the game in the balance and 20 seconds on the clock, the Piper Pirates’ defense held the line against the Bonner Braves’ rush. The fourth-down red zone stop turned aside a Bonner comeback attempt, and earned the Pirates a berth in the next round of the playoffs.

Just a week after Braves and Pirates played against each other in the final game of the regular season, they found themselves matched up again in the first round of the KSHSAA 4A state tournament.

The previous game ended in a Piper rout, and the first quarter of the playoff game looked like it would follow. Piper racked up a 19-0 lead by the end of the first quarter on the strength of three Le’James White touchdown runs.

Bonner Springs started its comeback in the second quarter and scored 21 unanswered points before and after halftime. Johnathon Tapia scored on a goal-line quarterback keeper just before the half, and Bryce Krone picked up two touchdown runs in the third quarter.

The atmosphere was raucous, with the home and visitor stands cheering on their sides loudly. Bonner Springs tied the score at 40 with 6 minutes remaining on a pass from Noah Villarreal to Keyon Thomas. Piper retook the lead with another Le’James White touchdown run with only 2 minutes left, but kept the door open for a game-winning Bonner drive when their extra point attempt failed.

Bonner Springs looked poised to seize the opportunity and marched down the field fueled by Bryce Krone runs that kept moving the chains. The drive stalled out as the Braves’ offense approached the end zone, and Bonner Springs faced fourth-and-3 at the 6-yard line and only 20 seconds on the clock.

Bonner Springs turned to Krone once again on a run up the middle, but the Piper defensive line gave him only 2 1/2 yards. A jubilant cheer went up from the Piper sideline as the Bonner fans fell quiet. The Pirates took over and downed the ball one last time to run out the clock.

The Bonner Springs Braves closed out their season at 5-5, finishing fifth in their first season in the Frontier League.

Piper will play in the regional final game next Friday evening at Louisburg, the No. 1 seed in the eastern bracket of the playoffs.

The Piper football team charged onto the field before the game. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
The Bonner Springs marching band and drill team performed Disney movie songs, including “Beauty and the Beast.” (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs senior quarterback Noah Villarreal (8) laid out on a touchdown run. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Piper senior quarterback Dalton White (10) released a pass. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Piper senior offensive lineman LeMoses White (59) cleared a path for Le’James White. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs senior receiver Keyon Thomas (3) gained big yardage on a run around the right side. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
The Bonner Springs cheerleaders reacted to the Braves game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Dalton White accelerated away from the Braves’ defense on a long run. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs junior receiver Ethan Byers (14) caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
The Piper team headed to the sidelines after the game to thank their fans. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
The Piper defense held up Bonner Springs junior running back Bryce Krone (19) on the decisive play of the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Saturday events

Drug Take-Back Day has locations in Wyandotte County
Several locations will collect unused medications for safe disposal on Saturday, Oct. 27. The collection efforts are part of the Drug Take-Back Day program that began in 2010. Prescription drugs that are turned in will be disposed of safely to prevent accidental or intentional misuse. The unused prescription drugs can be dangerous to kids, pets and the environment. Medications will be accepted at drop-off sites across the state from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The drop-off sites in Wyandotte County include: CVS, 4300 Rainbow Blvd., CVS, 4645 Shawnee Drive, CVS, 3750 State Ave., Bonner Springs Price Chopper, 501 Commercial Drive, CVS, 950 Minnesota Ave. Locations in other nearby communities are listed at www.ag.ks.gov.

Early voting available today at three places
Early voting is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Oct. 27, at three sites: Wyandotte County Election Office, 850 State Ave., Community Room, 2100 Metropolitan Ave., and EIsenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd St., all in Kansas City, Kansas. Registered voters should bring their driver’s licenses or other approved identification. For more information, visit www.wycovotes.org.

Vaughan to speak about book Oct. 27
Kansas City area author and historian Joe H. Vaughan will be speaking and signing books at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, in the café at the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Vaughan has released a new history book entitled, “Colonel Wilkinson’s Diary, A Kansas Doctor in World War I”. Colonel Hugh Wilkinson, M. D., was born and raised in Seneca, Kansas. The doctor was a Kansas City, Kansas, surgeon whose offices were in the Brotherhood Building on Minnesota Avenue.

Candidate meet-and-greet planned Saturday
A candidate meet-and-greet is planned from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.27, at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. Candidates who were invited include governor and lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and some state senators and state representatives. The event is sponsored by the Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Connection Committee, with local co-sponsoring chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, NAACP of Johnson County, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta and Jack and Jill of America, Johnson County Chapter.

Lots of Halloween events on Saturday’s schedule:

Sixth annual Boo Bash to be Oct. 27 in Bonner Springs
The sixth annual Boo Bash will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs, Kansas. The event is for all ages. There will be a live disc jockey, games, snacks, storytime and other activities. Those attending may wear costumes. There will be trick-and-treats. For more information, visit http://bonnerlibrary.org/event/6th-annual-boo-bash/.

Healthy Halloween event to be Saturday afternoon in Rosedale
A Healthy Halloween event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the University of Kansas Medical Center’s Health Education Building, 2146 W. 39th Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The event includes games, healthy snacks, health screenings, balloon sculpting, face and pumpkin painting, family fitness activities, free flu shots for age 6 and up, and information booths. This event will have healthy snacks, not candy. Those attending may wear costumes. Parking is free in the P4 (Bluff) garage of the KU Medical Center, or residents may ride a shuttle from the bounce house and photo booth in Whitmore Park at 1412 Southwest Blvd. The event is sponsored by KU Medical Center and Rosedale Development Association. For more information and a map, visit http://www.kumc.edu/documents/evc/Halloween_map_2018.jpg.

Church plans trunk-or-treat on Saturday
Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., plans a trunk-or-treat from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.

Halloween event sponsored by Turner Recreation on Saturday
A Halloween event sponsored by the Turner Recreation Commission will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at 831 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The Spooktacular will include a trunk or treat, carnival-style games, booths, a Halloween hunt and Haunted Hallways. Also, those attending may bring nonperishable food to be given to needy families. The Turner Library will be open during the event with crafts and games.