Members of the community who love to sing have an opportunity to join a group that will perform in the community.
Rehearsals for the Kansas City Kansas Community College Community Chamber Choir will begin at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 in the choir room, Room 2170 of the Humanities Building, on the KCKCC campus, 7250 State Ave.
Open to any singer who is at least in high school in Wyandotte, Johnson or Leavenworth counties and who has a desire to sing in a large ensemble, the repertoire of the Community Chamber Choir includes everything from major works to songs from all periods of music. The main focus will be to perform in two major concerts each semester with the KCKCC Chamber Choir. Experience in choral singing is recommended, but not required.
The choir is offered through Community Education, and the cost is $30. It can also be taken for academic credit. Those interested may enroll in person at the Community Education Building, which is on the east side of the main KCKCC campus; by phone at 913-288-7660 or on-line at www.kckcc.edu. Go to “Programs” on the KCKCC home page and click “Continuing Education Schedule.” The class is listed under Community Education.
Additional information is available by calling John Stafford at 913-288-7137; by email at [email protected] or on the KCKCC Choir YouTube link at www.youtube.com/user/KCKCCChoralMusic. – Story from KCKCC—
J.R. Munson, right, is presented his third Wyandotte County Open championship trophy by Sunflower Hills master golf professional Jeff Johnson. (Sunflower Hills photo by Chuck Ettinger) by Alan Hoskins
J.R. Munson’s third Wyandotte County Open championship proved a little easier than the first two.
“It was the first time I could sleep with the lead,” said Munson, who opened up a five-shot lead with a 2-under par 70 after the opening 18 holes en route to a four-shot win in the 38th WyCo Open at Sunflower Hills Sunday.
Comfortably in the lead, the 28-year-old Munson played it close to the vest the rest of the way, finishing with a 2-over par 74 for an even par144 total that was four shots in front of the 2013 champion, Kyle Ritchie. Reece Nigh and Eric Pahls deadlocked for third at 151 with Jerry Reid fifth at 152.
Munson took command on the final nine Saturday with a string of four birdies in five holes. Precision iron play left him birdie putts of six feet or less on Nos. 10, 11 and 12 and he added a 12-footer on No. 14 on the way to the 2-under 70.
“I played very well Saturday,” he said. “It could have been a lot lower but the greens were slow and I couldn’t get a good read on them.”
With the five-shot lead, Munson took no chances of giving it away on Sunday. “I told myself to play it smart. Keep it simple and don’t do anything stupid. Just play for par.”
After a slow Sunday start with bogeys at Nos. 3 and 4, Munson righted himself with a string of four birdies in six holes – No. 6, 7, 9 and 11 – and cruised in despite an ailing back. “My back went out on me on No. 12,” he said. “I’ve been fighting a pinched nerve and bulging disk since February.”
In the end, it was Munson’s crisp iron play that was the difference.
“I hit 14 greens in regulation both days and was able to put the ball in play with good angles,” said Munson, who credited playing Nike’s new RZN black golf ball being a factor. “It was a big difference because the greens were so soft.”
A freshman at Kansas City Kansas Community College when he won his first WyCo title in 2005, he won his second in 2009 after giving professional golf a shot in 2006. A Kansas City, Kan., native, he works in security at Farmers Insurance in Johnson County.
Other flight winners were Brian Perdieu, who also had Kansas City’s longest putt, A; Easton Nigh, B; Bob McNellis, C; Dave Klein, D; and Len Zimmerman, E.
2014 WyCo Open flight winners
CHAMPIONSHIP – 1. J.R. Munson, 144; 2. Kyle Ritchie, 148; 3. (tie) Reece Nigh, Eric Pahls, 151; 5. Jerry Reid, 152′; 6. Brad Ansley, 154; 7. (tie) Tim Skorija, Parker Miller, Stan Wiehe, 156.
A – 1, Brian Perdieu*, 152; 2. Bob Chatterton, 102; 3. Kevin Rome, 109; 4. Tim Nick, 162; 5. (tie) Jake Laing, Keith Capps, 164.
B – 1. Easton Nigh, 155; 2. Mike McNellis*, 157; 3. Todd Milberger, 157; 4. Rick Richardson, 158; 5. (tie) Troy Templeton, Stuart Hunt, 160; 7. Daron Maier, 162.
C – 1. Bob McNellis, 161; 2. Bill Campbell, 162; Dan Maskil, 164; 4. Jeff Hanchar, 167; 5. (tie) Norton Jizbalm, Bill Hashman, 168; 7. Ian Tomasic, 172.
D – 1. Dave Klein, 168; 2. Ron Medley*, 173; 3. (tie) Mike Super, Jay Sutera; 5. Doug Winkelbauer, 175; 6. Kyle Norris, 176; 7. (tie) Tim Hinkle, Chad Cowher, 177.
E – 1. Len Zimmerman, 170; 2. Chris Bean, 180; 3. Bill Pratt, 4. Rob Robson, 186; 5. Greg Schmidt, 191; 6. (tie) Phil Hoffman, Roger Miller, 195.
* – Won scorecard playoff.
Proximity winners
Kansas City’s longest putt – Brian Perdieu.
SATURDAY – Closest to hole: Pat Seber-Bradley, No. 4; Roger Miller, No. 8; Stuart Hunt, No. 13; Kevin Rome, No. 16. Longest putt: Chuck Vallejo, No. 9. Long drive, Troy Templeton, No. 10.
SUNDAY – Closest to hole: Jon Swinney, No. 4; Tristan Abs, No. 8; Danny Maskil, No. 13; Tony Reed, No. 16. Longest putt: Rick Kempf, No. 9; Long drive: Troy Templeton, No. 10.
Time is running out to enroll in tuition-free technical courses at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Gov. Sam Brownback proposed an initiative in 2012 to enhance career technical education in Kansas, helping to prepare high school students for careers in these fields at the same time. The result was Senate Bill 155, which provides state funding to offset the college tuition for students who earn college credit in these tiered career technical courses. The free tuition applies to all technical courses in approved programs at public community colleges and technical schools in the state of Kansas. It does not cover the cost of textbooks or other supplies.
“High school students who take advantage of this opportunity will be on a fast track to a technical career,” said Karalin McKain, executive director at the KCKCC-Leavenworth Center. “With tuition paid by the state, the family saves money.”
Numerous certificate and degree programs at KCKCC are part of this program. These include Audio Engineering, Digital Imaging Design, Multimedia Video Production, Web Application and Design, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Mortuary Science, Cosmetology, Professional Cooking, Hazardous Materials, Drafting (CAD), Early Childhood Education, Paralegal, Criminal Justice – Police Science, Corrections, Victim/Survivor Services, Fire Science, Homeland Security Certificate, Construction Technology, Electrical Technology, Building and Property Maintenance, Computer Repair, Major Appliance Technology, Heating and Refrigeration, Auto Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, Automotive Hybrid and Electric Vehicle and Machine Technology, among others. Programs such as Nursing (RN and LPN), Business Administration, Accounting, Administrative Office Professionals and Marketing, also qualify.
Students can enroll in programs at any one of KCKCC’s campuses including the main campus, KCKCC-TEC or KCKCC-Leavenworth.
To be eligible, students must be a Kansas resident; currently attend a public or private high school where they are classified as either a junior or senior; complete the KCKCC online application for admission; have a high school concurrent and/or Dual Enrollment Recommendation form signed by the school’s principal; meet placement test score requirements (ACT, SAT or COMPASS) or are classified as a gifted student in his/her freshman year of high school. A copy of the student’s Individual Education Program must accompany the recommendation form if they are considered a gifted student. A student who has dropped out and enrolled in a GED program does not qualify. Students who are enrolled in a Kansas online high school are eligible if the program is offered through a public school district. Students do not have to declare a major at KCKCC to qualify.
For more information, contact KCKCC at 913-334-1100, KCKCC-TEC at 913-288-7800 or KCKCC-Leavenworth at 913-651-2111. Information is also available on the college’s website at www.kckcc.edu.
