Category: Bonner Springs

Marble Day, Tractor Cruise planned Saturday in Bonner Springs

Last year, the Tractor Cruise participated in the Marble Day parade in Bonner Springs. The event is coming up again on Saturday in Bonner Springs. (File photo by Steve Rupert)
Last year, the Tractor Cruise participated in the Marble Day parade in Bonner Springs. The event is coming up again on Saturday in Bonner Springs. (File photo by Steve Rupert)

Saturday will be a big day for Bonner Springs, with Marble Day and a Tractor Cruise planned.

The annual event starts with a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Victory Assembly of God, 121 Allcutt, Bonner Springs.

Then the Tractor Cruise gets underway, starting at 8:45 a.m. at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State.

The Wacky Parade then starts at 9:30 a.m. at the top of Oak Street in Bonner Springs and the tractors will join in.

After the parade, opening ceremonies will be held at 10:15 a.m. at Centennial Park in Bonner Springs. Many of the day’s activities will be at Centennial Park.

From 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. will be marble activities and old-fashioned games at the Centennial Park.

A marble tournament begins at the park at 10:30 a.m. at a permanent marble ring located there.

At 10:30 a.m., a bike rodeo will be held at Centennial Park.

From 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. will be a puppet show at Oak and 2nd. From 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. will be ventriloquism and magic show.

The Running of the Pinkys will take place at noon.

At 12:30 p.m. will be an egg toss extravaganza on Oak Street.

At 12:45 p.m., winners will be announced.

At 1 p.m., a cakewalk is scheduled, but this year, the prizes may be muffins instead of cake.

A repeat of the puppet show will be from 1 to 1:45 p.m., and the ventriloquism and magic show will be repeated from 1:15 to 1:30 p.m.

Don Hrabik, who is on the committee for the Tractor Cruise, said this year’s event route has changed a little because it is on the same day that there is a race at the Kansas Speedway.

Instead of heading north to Wyandotte County Lake, this year the 36-mile route will head west to Tonganoxie, he said. He added that they were advised to change the route by the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department, and it will avoid traffic problems.

After leaving from the Ag Hall in Bonner Springs, the Tractor Cruise will go through the Marble Days Parade in Bonner Springs, then on K-32 to stop at Elm Grove Baptist Church for a break. Then the tractors will continue to Tonganoxie, Kan., to the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds for a ham and bean lunch, he said.

After that, it’s back to Bonner Springs to the Nuts and Bolts Hardware store around 3 p.m. The Tractor Cruise then will return to the Ag Hall around 4:30 p.m., where there will be a barbecue dinner for all the drivers and their guests, he said.

Hrabik said he expects about 60 tractors to participate in this year’s Tractor Cruise, and this event is a benefit for the Ag Hall. Each driver pays a $35 fee to enter the event and then tries to raise $200 each.

More information about Marble Day is on the Moon Marble Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MoonMarbleCompany/.

KU announces candidates for degrees from Wyandotte County

The University of Kansas has announced candidates for degrees from Wyandotte County this spring.

The Wyandotte County graduates will be among nearly 4,800 total degree candidates at KU this spring.

The 144th commencement at KU will be Sunday, May 15, starting at 10 a.m. with graduates assembling along Memorial Drive in Lawrence, Kan., for the procession, which begins at 10:30 a.m.

Candidates for graduation from Wyandotte County include:

Bonner Springs
Sandy Arjon, Bonner Springs, Doctor of Pharmacy
Peter Beatty, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Business minor
Melanie Bergstrom, Bonner Springs, Certificate of Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology
Kyle Chadwick, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Timothy Clark, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of General Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences and Bachelor of Science in Business in Information Systems
Bridget Davis, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Sean Ellington, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Business in Marketing
Christine Hashman, Bonner Springs, Doctor of Pharmacy
Jessie Kelly, Bonner Springs, Master of Accounting
Morgan Kleoppel, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Business in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Business in Marketing
Zacharie Klover, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology minor
Dalton Mellies, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Business in Supply Chain Management
Cammie Mitchener, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of General Studies in Communication Studies and Religious Studies minor
Grant Moyer, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Journalism and History minor
Shelby Ney, Bonner Springs, Doctor of Pharmacy
Sandra Petrosino, Bonner Springs, Master of Social Work
Danielle Ridder, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Journalism and English minor
Patrick Rutherford, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Business minor
Kelsey Stanbrough, Bonner Springs, Master of Occupational Therapy
Meagan Stice, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Sociology minor
Alyson Theno, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Education
Fleet Van, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Business in Accounting
Cortney Wise, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Arts in Visual Art

Edwardsville
Freddy Argudo Intriago, Edwardsville, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Suhaib Bajwa, Edwardsville, Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Andre Cobbins, Edwardsville, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design, Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Michaela Slaughter, Edwardsville, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies

Kansas City, Kan.
Dairi Amaya-Lazo, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Social Work
Nichole Armintrout, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Audrey Banach, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Health Services Administration
Tiffany Bateson, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Nursing
Suezanne Bishop, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Social Work and Juris Doctor
Michael Blecha, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Keyana Branch, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Languages and Cultures and Bachelor of Arts in Global and International Studies
Candice Brooks, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Education
Constance Budd, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business in Marketing
Lauren Burroughs, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies in Communication Studies and English minor
Shane Carrillo, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Clinical Research
Matthew Cavlovic, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Taisha Collins, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Caitlin Colston, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Katelyn Cromer, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business in Accounting
Mira Dewi, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Nutrition Science
Elizabeth Diaz-Amaro, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dawn Dorsett, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Makayla Dunn, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Taylor Easley, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Medicine
Alexandra English, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Biology
Melissa Erwin, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Renee Espino, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business minor
Tawana Evans, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Public Health
Victoria Everidge, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology
Haydee Fewell, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bennett Gladden, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Medicine
Nubia Gomez-Villegas, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business in Information Systems
Huntre Graham, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kellie Handy, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Physical Therapy
Alice Harper, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology minor
Day Harris, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Social Work
Clarissa Harvey, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Sport Management and Business minor
Jonathan Heaver, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Music Education
Harley Herd, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Humberto Hernandez, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business in Information Systems
Joanna Herr, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design
Theresa Horne, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Pharmacy
Gayla Huffman, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Nursing Practice
Wei-ting Hung, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Omonmen Ighalo, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Medicine
Monica Johnson, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Medicine
Skylar Johnson, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Business minor and Undergraduate Certificate in Global Studies
Jason Jones, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business in Information Systemss
Jarius Jones, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Education
Katelyn Jones, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business in Marketing
Priscila Jurado, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Sydney Kchao, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Pharmacy Practice
John Klapper, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
Michael Koller, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Business
Grace Lamberton, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Social Work
Raylynn Laster, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Education
Cicy Li, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Medicine
Alva Locke, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
Chloe Lockman, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Architecture
Daniel Marx, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Health Services Administration
Markisha McCoy-Rangel, Kan., Kansas City, Bachelor of General Studies in Theatre and Psychology minor
Brenda Morales, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Accounting
Jennifer Morris, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Social Work
Christina Munford, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Medicine
Emily Nusz, Kansas City, Kan., Professional Science Master’s in Applied Science
Dustin Patterson, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies in Geography and Geology minor
Peyton Peaches, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Caitlyn Porter, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design
Gina Rasnic, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Nursing
Gerald Robinson, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Business
Kim Rode, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Social Work
Angelina Sanchez-Vinson, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Social Work
Eduardo Santos, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Tadd Schneider, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies in Psychology and Applied Behavioral Sciences minor
Traci Smiley, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Physical Therapy
Erica Smith, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Social Work
Zachary Smith, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Dominic Sosinski, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Architecture
Rachael Staudenraus, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies in Developmental Psychology and Sociology minor
Seth Stuerke, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Leslie Stumpff, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Social Work
Derek Surdez, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Physical Therapy
Robert Szymanski, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Business
Christopher Teters, Kansas City, Kan., Juris Doctor
Carlie Thomas, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Education
Laura Torres-Uribe, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Global and International Studies and Business minor
Ramirez Tortolero, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business in Information Systems
Duc Tran, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Biology
Jonathon Tubbs, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies in English and Applied Behavioral Sciences minor
Anand Venugopal, Kansas City, Kan., Doctor of Medicine
Jared Vogel, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Jill Wiehe, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Mark Williams, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Haji Williams, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Social Work
Justin Williams, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Psychology minor
Matthew Woolley, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business in Accounting
Ricky Yang, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design
Nicholas Yu, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Elementary school lunch menus

Turner Public Schools
Monday, May 2
Cheeseburger; turkey club wrap, garden salad, corn, fruit, mandarin oranges; Italian chef salad, corn, mandarin oranges, Italian bread.
Tuesday, May 3
Hot dog; barbecued pork on bun, French fries, garden salad, fruit, peaches; Cobb salad, fruit, peaches, fruit streusel muffin.
Wednesday, May 4
Chicken patty; fish patty, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed carrots, fruit, applesauce, roll; chicken Caesar salad, glazed carrots, fruit, applesauce, roll.
Thursday, May 5
Chicken nachos with white queso; grilled chicken sandwich, garden salad, Texas pintos, fruit, banana orange mix; taco salad, Texas pintos, fruit, banana orange mix, cornbread.
Friday, May 6
Cheese pizza; crispy chicken wrap, garden salad, broccoli with dip, fruit, pineapple, chocolate chip cookie; popcorn chicken salad, broccoli with dip, fruit streusel muffin, fruit, pineapple, chocolate chip cookie.

Piper Public Schools
Monday, May 2
Cheeseburger; chicken Alfredo with Italian bread, garden salad, corn, fruit, mandarin oranges; Italian chef salad, corn, mandarin oranges, Italian bread.
Tuesday, May 3
Hot dog; meatball sub, French fries, garden salad, fruit, peaches; Cobb salad, fruit, peaches, fruit streusel muffin.
Wednesday, May 4
Chicken patty; meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed carrots, fruit, applesauce, roll; chicken Caesar salad, glazed carrots, fruit, applesauce, roll.
Thursday, May 5
Chicken nachos with white queso; Frito pie, garden salad, Texas pintos, fruit, banana orange mix; taco salad, Texas pintos, fruit, banana orange mix, cornbread.
Friday, May 6
Cheese pizza; Italian sub on deli bun, garden salad, broccoli with dip, fruit, pineapple, chocolate chip cookie; popcorn chicken salad, broccoli with dip, fruit streusel muffin, fruit, pineapple, chocolate chip cookie.

Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Public Schools
Monday, May 2
Cheeseburger; turkey club wrap, garden salad, corn, fruit, mandarin oranges; Italian chef salad, corn, mandarin oranges, Italian bread.
Tuesday, May 3
Hot dog; barbecued pork on bun, French fries, garden salad, fruit, peaches; Cobb salad, fruit, peaches, fruit streusel muffin.
Wednesday, May 4
Chicken patty; fish patty, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed carrots, fruit, applesauce, roll; chicken Caesar salad, glazed carrots, fruit, applesauce, roll.
Thursday, May 5
Chicken nachos with white queso; grilled chicken sandwich, garden salad, Texas pintos, fruit, banana orange mix; taco salad, Texas pintos, fruit, banana orange mix, cornbread.
Friday, May 6
Cheese pizza; crispy chicken wrap, garden salad, broccoli with dip, fruit, pineapple; popcorn chicken salad, broccoli with dip, fruit streusel muffin, fruit, pineapple.

All menus from all districts subject to change.