Category: Wyandotte County

Saturday events

Exhibit celebrates 150th anniversary of KCK at Wyandotte County Museum


The Wyandotte County Museum is featuring an exhibit celebrating the 150th anniversary of Kansas City, Kansas. On Oct 22, 1872, Kansas City, Kansas, was formally incorporated, but at that time it was far from the Kansas City, Kansas, of today. “The Original Kansas City, Kansas,” exhibit will feature a series of early maps, facts, and images from the city’s earliest years. It will provide visitors with a glimpse several important stories related the cities early development and growth. “The Original Kansas City, Kansas” exhibit will be on display at the Wyandotte County Museum from Oct. 1 until Feb. 18, 2023. The Wyandotte County Museum, 621 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There is no charge for admission.

Annual Turner Days parade and festival to be Saturday

The 37th annual Turner Days parade and festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at Turner Middle School, 1312 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. “One Turner, One Family, One Future” is this year’s theme. This year, the festival will be one day only, on Saturday. The parade will begin at 10 a.m., from the main entrance of Turner High School, and it will travel north on South 55th Street to Inland Drive. Many of the festival activities will take place at Steineger Field, 5800 Metropolitan. Besides the parade, the event will feature performances by Turner area programs, choirs and bands. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Also, vendors will have products that may be purchased. A car, truck and bike show will have registration from 8 a.m. to noon, followed by judging. The awards ceremony will be at 3 p.m. There is a charge for car show registration, and registrations should go through the official Turner Days website, or registration may take place in person on the day of the show. Car show registration is $15 by Friday, or $20 the day of the event. Mud volleyball and a corn hole tournament also are part of the Turner Days activities this year. There will be parking available at the Turner Middle School, with additional parking at Turner Elementary, 1800 S. 55th. A school bus shuttle will run between elementary school parking and the festival. There is no admission charge to Turner Days. It is open to the public. For more information, visit https://turnerdayskck.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/turnerdaysofficial.

Candidate forum planned

Saturday, Oct. 8, Johnson County NAACP candidate forum, with statewide candidates, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter No. 1, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, Kansas. Those attending should bring a lawn chair. Other sponsors are the League of Women Voters in Johnson County, Mainstream Coalition, MORE2 (Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity) and Voter Rights Network of Wyandotte County. This event is free and open to the public.

Renaissance Festival continues, with ‘Barkbarian Brew Fest’

The 45th annual Kansas City Renaissance Festival continues Saturday, Oct. 1, at the festival grounds, near 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. The theme of this weekend is “Barkbarian Brew Fest.” Guests may bring their dogs with a $5 extra ticket at the gate. There will be a costume contest and a best beard competition, with corgi races. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and on weekends through Oct. 16. On Monday, Oct. 10, Columbus Day, the hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or online at www.kcrenfest.com.

Woods, Johnson to exhibit art at Alcott Saturday

Artists Darryl Woods and Julianna Johnson will have works on exhibit from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th, Kansas City, Kansas. Woods will have a variety of his work, including subjects from sports, Star Wars and Disney themes, on display. Johnson, a junior at Tonganoxie High School, will have portrait drawings on display, along with still life and acrylics. The event will include a disc jockey, food and drinks. The Alcott is not ADA accessible. For more information, call 913-233-2787.

Church plans ice cream social

Christ the King Catholic Church, 53rd and Leavenworth Road, is planning an ice cream social and fall festival after the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Free Halloween movies to be shown each Saturday in October at Legends Lawn

The Legends Outlets will be showing free outdoor Halloween movies at 7 p.m. each Saturday in October at the Legends Lawn. The Lawn is located on the west side of the shopping center, 1843 Village West Parkway, which is near I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. On Oct. 8, the movie will be “Hocus Pocus.” Those attending may bring lawn chairs or a blanket.

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Faddis, Super win WyCo Senior Golf championships

Overall champion Chris Faddis, left, and low net champion Mike Super displayed their championship trophies won in the 39th Wyandotte County golf tournament at Sunflower Hills Friday. (Photo by Alan Hoskins)

by Alan Hoskins

Nothing like hitting a birdie on the final two holes to win the 39th annual Wyandotte County Senior Open – which is what Chris Faddis did Friday at Sunflower Hills.

The 2020 senior champion, Faddis ran in a 4-foot putt on the par 5 17th hole and a 12-footer on the par finishing hole to close with a one over par 73, one shot in front of Ritch Nigh, a perennial WyCo Open and WyCo Senior contender.

Only two other players broke 80. Ray Loya had a 78, Ed McFadden 79, on a day when play got started in 40-degree weather and never got much warmer.

Low net honors went to Mike Super, whose 86 turned into a net 69, the only player under 70 in the handicap competition.

Faddis’ round was highlighted by four birdies and perfection off the tee.

“I hit every fairway; my partner told me ‘you hit 14 fairways,’ “ said Faddis, 59. In addition to the final two birdies, Faddis was also one under on No. 2 and 11, both par 5s. His 12-footer on 18 was the longest of his four birdie putts.

While the last two putts were the margin of victory, Faddis was equally happy with his start.

“A good start. No. 1 was into the wind and I never par No. 1 and I did and then the birdie on No. 2,” he said.

Retired after a lengthy career as supervisor of public works in Shawnee, Faddis said the 73 was his best in the last couple of years. His all-time best is a 2-under 70.

While Faddis got off to a fast start, Super’s start was anything but. He started his round with a triple bogey 7 on the 12th hole and was nine over par at the turn. However, he was just 3-over-par on the front nine highlighted by birdies on No. 4 and No. 9. He finished 39-47-86.

“A rough start but then my tempo got better. And I warmed up. It was cold,” Super said. Employed at the Liberty Park Mental Lab, Super, 65, was playing in just his second senior tourney. “Best I played in about a year,” he added.

Flight winners were Nigh, McFadden, Greg Loethen, Rick Richardson, Jerry Reid and Phil Stines while Fred Kropf, Craig McKinley, Randall Foster, Moe Kancel, Gary Hudgens and Everett Marmon were net flight leaders. Dave Klein and Phil Stines had the lowest scores compared to age.

39th Annual WyCo Senior Championship

Overall champion – Chris Faddis. Low net champion – Mike Super

Kids flight (ages 55-63) – 1. Ritch Nigh, 74; 2. Ray Loya, 78; 3. Jim Yoakum, 83; 4. Danny Burgess, 84. NET – 1. Fred Kropf, 70’ 2. Jeff Manning, 3. Greg Schmidt, 73; 4. Bob McNellis.

Freshmen (64-67) – 1. Ed McFadden, 79; 2. (tie) Rick Friederich, Scott Ramsey, 83; 4. Jim Padelli, 87. NET – 1. Craig McKinley, 73; 2. Keith Brown, 76; 3. Mike Sharp, 78; 4. Dave VanDerwell, 79.

Sophomores (68-69) – 1. Greg Loethen (won scorecard playoff), 85; 2. Randy Kancel, 85; 3. Marcus Allen, 93; 4. Tony Kovach, 98. NET – 1. Randall Foster, 70; 2. (tie), Dave Pierce, Jolene Christopherson, 76; 4. (tie) Steve Lacky, Dave Dover 79.

Juniors (70-72) – 1. Rick Richardson, 81; 2. Keith Johnson, 85; 3. (tie) Les Darrio, Ray Giesler, 91. NET – 1. Moe Kancel, 70; 2. Phil Morris, 74; 3. Dan Ksiazek, 75; 4. Dennis Murphy, 76.

Seniors (73-75) – 1. Jerry Reid, 81; 2. Roger DeLong, 75; 3. Bob Janesko. 86; 4. Steve Burke, 87. NET – 1. Gary Hudgens, 73; 2. Gary Burgess, 76; 3. Robert Ulmer, 78; 4. Don Clayton, 83.

Senior seniors (76 and over) – 1. Pat Stines, 84; 2. Dave Klein, 86; 3. Jorge Prieto, 88; 4. Tom Butler, 90. NET – 1. Everett Marmon, 70; 2. Bob Stephan, 72; 3. Burt Cavin, 74; 4. Dennis Manis, 77.

Proximity prizes – Closest to pin: Bob McIntosh, No. 4; Steve Bock, No. 8; Dave Pierce, No. 13; Don Dawson. No. 16. Jim Padelli, longest putt No. 9. Ed McFadden, closest second shot, No.10.

Two shot at Eisenhower Park

Two persons were shot at Eisenhower Park on Friday evening, according to a spokesman for the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies were dispatched to the shooting at 5:45 p.m. Friday. The park is near 72nd and Georgia in Kansas City, Kansas.

The two victims are receiving treatment at a hospital, the sheriff’s spokesman stated. There are no suspects in custody.

The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit is investigating.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS, the spokesman stated. All tips remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.