Category: Wyandotte County

Wyandotte County students receive semester honors at K-State

Several students at Kansas State University, Manhattan, received semester honors for their academic work this spring.

Students were eligible for semester honors if they had grade point averages of 3.75 or above with at least 12 graded hours.

Wyandotte County students receiving semester honors:

From Bonner Springs: Jared Burns, Xavier Capalla, Jordan DeTar Newbert, Madison Epp, Toni Stock, Katy Vavricek, Kayla Zimmerly and Jared Baker.

From Edwardsville: Nikole Todd.

From Kansas City, Kan.: Lindsay Albracht, Nadia Bahadori, Audrey Banach, Chelsea Buckner-Lyons, Taran Carlisle, Paige Coleman, Joseph Davis, Melissa Graves, Khiana Harris, Ismael Hernandez, Holly Johnson, Mollie Kennedy, Stephen Kucera, Cesar Luna, Ashley Lysaught, Ja’Lynn Montgomery, Jacob Morris, Helene Nguyen, Jennifer Padelli, Kathryn Sparks, Danielle Sutter, Andrew Turner, Jordan Wegele and Safiya Woodard.

Mikesic files for judge

(Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on the Wyandotte Daily News website on Sept. 2, 2013.)

Courtney Mikesic, a lifelong Wyandotte County resident, and Democrat, has filed for the District Court judge position currently held by Judge David Boal, who will not be seeking re-election.

Mikesic said that while it may seem early to begin campaigning for the August 2014 election she realizes that it will take a lot of hard work and organization to run in a county-wide election.

Mikesic said it would be a honor and privilege to serve as a District Court judge and follow in the footsteps of her father, retired District Court Judge David Mikesic, who served for over 30 years.

“I saw the impact that my dad had as an elected official and I’d like to make that same impact in the community,” she said.

Courtney Mikesic received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, graduating magna cum laude while playing Division I NCAA volleyball on an athletic scholarship. Mikesic earned her Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University School of Law at Washburn University where she was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity.

Mikesic, 34, is licensed to practice law in both Kansas and Missouri, and admitted to practice in both Kansas and Missouri U.S. district courts.

She is currently an associate with the Kramer and Frank, P.C. law firm, where she has worked five years, and does extensive court practice in civil and business litigation in both Kansas and Missouri. She was a former associate with Holbrook and Osborn, P.A. law firm, where she practiced in areas of civil and corporate litigation specializing in insurance and medical malpractice defense litigation.

One of her first jobs in her law career was as an intern with the Wyandotte County district attorney’s office, where she handled misdemeanor cases.

Mikesic has been a member of the Kansas and Missouri Bar Associations, Wyandotte and Johnson County Bar Associations, American Health Care Lawyers Association, and the Kansas City Society of Hospital Attorneys.

Courtney Mikesic concentrates her practice in general litigation, business litigation and creditor’s rights. Her practice is concentrated in the state and federal courts of Kansas and Missouri.

A Wyandotte County native, Mikesic graduated from Christ the King School, Bishop Ward High School and Kansas City Kansas Community College before going to Long Island University on a volleyball athletic scholarship. She also played volleyball at KCKCC for two years on an athletic scholarship.

“The schools here in Wyandotte County have really given me a great upbringing, helped me in academics, provided an education and helped me succeed,” she said. “That’s why it’s so important for me as a lifelong resident of Wyandotte County to be able to give back something to the community that’s given me so much.”

Mikesic volunteers in many local civic organizations and is a board member of the Leavenworth Road Association of Wyandotte County. Courtney Mikesic is married to Jeff Stoppel.

Saturday events

Juneteenth celebration to continue June 14 at Big Eleven Lake
A Juneteenth celebration will continue June 14 at Big Eleven Lake, 11th and State. The ninth annual parade and celebration includes live music, a barbecue competition, Friday night prayer vigil, car show, vendors, praise dancers, a cancer walk, greens competition and more. The parade starts around 10 a.m. Saturday. For details call 913-963-1118 or visit www.juneteenthkck.com/index.html and https://wyandotteonline.com/juneteenth-celebration-planned-tonight-saturday/.

Leavenworth Road Association kids’ fishing derby to be June 14
The Leavenworth Road Association kids’ fishing derby is planned from 8 to 10 a.m. June 14 at Wyandotte County Lake, 91st and Leavenworth Road. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Events are at the kids’ pond at the lake. Prizes and trophies will be awarded at 10:30 a.m. Prizes include two bicycles, passes to Schlitterbahn, tabletop grills, lawn chairs and gift cards. The event is free for all Wyandotte County youth ages 3-15. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/LRA/236528312965 or call 913-788-3988.

Father’s Day run June 14 benefits three charities
The Kevin Gray Father’s Day 5k run-walk on Saturday, June 14, at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kan., was created to honor the former KC Sports Commission president and father of four daughters, Kevin Gray. Gray died on June 15, 2011, from a rare form of cancer. The run-walk started in 2012. This run has three beneficiaries, the University of Kansas Cancer Center, the Kevin Gray Family Education Fund, and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. Online registration is open until June 11. Registration will still be accepted on Friday, June 13, at packet pickup and on race day. The run starts at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 14 at Sporting Park. To register go to SportKC.org.

Colyer to speak at health care summit June 14
A Health Care Solutions Summit is planned from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Painted Hills Golf Club, 7101 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Sponsored by Leavenworth and Wyandotte County Republican groups, the guest speaker for the luncheon will be Dr. Jeff Colyer, Kansas lieutenant governor. A panel will discuss health care issues. A buffet luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the program is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost of the full program with lunch is $25. The requested donation without lunch is $2.

Downtown Lions Club plans annual garage sale
The KCK Downtown Lions Club will continue its Annual Garage Sale on June 14 on the campus of the Kansas State School for the Blind at 11th and State. The hours for the sale are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Proceeds from the sale go to fund projects of the club that include eye exams and eyeglasses for those in need, scholarships for graduating seniors, support of local social service programs, and special needs of blind and disabled students. In addition, KCK Downtown Lions have ongoing projects that support reading and homeless students in the area. KCK Downtown Lions Club is part of Lions International, the largest service organization in the world.

‘Hansel and Gretel’ to be performed tonight at Alcott Arts Center
“Hansel and Gretel,” a musical play, returns to the Alcott Arts Center Saturday.
Show time is 7 p.m. June 14 at Alcott Arts, 180 S. 18th, Kansas City, Kan.
Tickets are $8 at the door. For more information, visit www.alcottartscenter.org.
The play is directed by Katya Woolard.
Cast members include: Hansel, Dakota Garrison; Gretel, Elise Allee; witch, Victoria Gerardy; father, Alex Allee; mother, Victoria Gerardy; villager 1, Harley Carolus; villager 2, Bailey Allee; villagers, all cast; the crow, Harley Carolus; animals, Alex Allee, Zoe Green Lockwood, Bailey Allee; the Good Elf, Alex Allee; elves, Harley Carolus, Zoe Green Lockwood, Bailey Allee; production crew, Robert and Joselyn Carolus; and set design, Chris Green.
The Galleries at Alcott have a photography exhibit by Sylvia Augustus. She is a resident of Kansas City, Kan.

Blood drive scheduled
Miracle Temple, 2106 Quindaro Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., has scheduled a Community Blood Center blood drive from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in the Kansas East Home and Foreign Missions parking lot. To schedule an appointment to give blood, visit savealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Church social planned
Holy Name Catholic Church, 1007 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., will hold a church social from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Music, silent auction, children’s games, and food are planned.

Church plans annual ethnic festival
St. Mary-St. Anthony Church, 615 N. 7th, Kansas City, Kan., will hold its annual ethnic festival on June 14. On June 14, Mass will be at 4 p.m., with the festival from 5 to 8 p.m. on the church grounds. Games, bounce house, slide, silent auction, German, Irish and Hispanic food are planned.

Summer concert to be June 14 at Legends
Dave and Buster’s Summer Concert Series will begin at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 14, on the rooftop patio at The Legends Outlets. The Insanitones will perform June 14. Different bands will play on Saturdays through September, excluding July 5.