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MEDICINE CABINET FROM THE SENIOR CLEANUP CAPITAL CORNER Dispose of outdated, unneeded prescription drugs safely PAGE A2

Amnesty doesn’t work, Graves says PAGE A2

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Linden West students earn ribbons at regional math contest PAGE A6 April 21, 2011 Volume 1 • Issue 22 Send your news to gladstonenews@npgco.com

Signs of economic life

Walk & Wag to help upgrade animal shelter

Optimism dominates at economic development council’s annual state-of-the-cities lunch

The Walk & Wag will return to Gladstone for its 11th year this Saturday, April 23.

Gladstone Parks & Recreation works in cooperation with the Animal Control Division as co-hosts for the annual fundraiser, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at Happy Rock Park, 76th St. and North Antioch Road.

The one-mile walk for dogs and their owners is an opportunity for the entire family to enjoy inexpensive entertainment with their canine companions. All entrants will receive a commemorative Tshirt, and each of the canine companions will receive a doggie bag.

The 2011 fundraiser will feature the KC Disc Dogs with their high-flying Frisbees and their super speedy pals. Laura Devine with the Dogs Spot Training Center will provide agility demonstrations, and an obstacle course available to event participants.

By Ray Weikal Rebuilding appears to be well under way in Clay County in the wake of the economic recession.

Public officials gave a series of positive reports during the Clay County Economic Development Council’s annual state-ofthe-cities luncheon Thursday, April 14, at Harrah’s North Kansas City.

In addition to Gladstone, reports were made for Clay County, Kearney, Liberty, Smithville, North Kansas City, Kansas City and Excelsior Springs.

This year’s luncheon was notably upbeat, with every report emphasizing new developments and optimistic projections for future growth.

That was a change from state-of-the-cities luncheons the past two years, when words like “challenge,” “funding cliff” and “stagnant” were more common.

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Clay County Presiding Commissioner Pam Mason talks about efforts to promote business development during the Clay County Economic Development Council’s annual state of the cities luncheon Thursday, April 14, in North Kansas City.

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Amnesty doesn’t work A different solution must be found for illegal immigration

Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. It’s a lesson that history teachers like to drill into their students.

However, in Congress, bad ideas are rarely subjected to a historical review.

In 1986, the United States had about 2.9 million illegal immigrants. At the time, members of Congress, senators and yes, even President Ronald Reagan believed that the answer to the problem was amnesty.

They argued that we couldn’t deport all of those illegal immigrants and, besides, we would secure the border so no one else would be able to get in.

These arguments are still being used today.

Amnesty, though, failed to solve the problem.

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In 1986, we did not secure the border and amnesty did not work.

Instead, amnesty sent the message that the United States was not concerned about who was legally or illegally in this country. I am determined that we not make that same mistake again.

We need to enforce our laws that are already on the books. If we don’t, it will once again send the message that we are not serious about our own laws. Not only does it send the wrong message, but it also doesn’t work.

I will remain vigilant and oppose amnesty every time it’s proposed. We should learn the lesson from history that amnesty is not the answer.

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In September 2010 the first nationwide takeback day was held. As part of this effort, citizens across the country turned in more than 242,000 pounds of prescription medications at nearly

The Gladstone Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the Hershey’s Track & Field Youth Program on Saturday, June 11, at Oak Park High School.

The meet will begin at 10 a.m., and participants should check in by 9:30 a.m. The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 8.

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Sen. Blunt to be at May 6 GOP banquet The Clay County Republicans’ annual banquet fundraiser will feature U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, former Republican National Committee co-chair Ann Wagner and Missouri Auditor Thomas Schweich as keynote speakers.

The banquet will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Annunciation Community Center, 705 N. Jefferson St. in Kearney.

The annual banquet is a fundraiser for operations of headquarters, expenses and support of Republican candidates.

Dinner is $40 per person or $320 for a table of eight.

For more information or to register for the banquet, visit www.claycountyrepublicans.com.

Harvest Ball Society taps 25 charities The Harvest Ball Society officially launched its celebration of 25 years of enduring philanthropy with its announcement of the 25 charities the society will support with proceeds from this year’s events.

Agencies selected for 2011 include: Alphapointe Association for the Blind, Assistance League of Kansas City, Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics–Children’s Mercy Northland, Clay County Clothes Closet, Concerned Care, Cornerstones of Care, Harvesters–The Community Food Network, Hillcrest Transitional Housing, HOPE.wrx, Liberty Meals On Wheels, Miles of Smiles, NorthCare Hospice and Palliative Care, Northland Assistance Center, Northland Christmas Store, Northland Early Education Center, Northland Health Care Access, Northland Meals On Wheels, Platte Senior Services, Salvation Army Northland and Excelsior Springs, Shepherd’s Center of the Northland, Southern Platte Emergency Assistance Center, Synergy Services, Triality, Tri-County Mental Health Services and Women’s Employment Network.

Two major annual events generate charitable contributions to support essential services in the community: the Adorn Style Show on Sept.10 and the Harvest Ball gala on Nov.19. Both will be held in the Grand Ballroom at Bartle Hall.

For more information on the Harvest Ball Society, its mission and its events, go to www.harvestballsociety.org.

Salvation Army to offer camps Enrollment is going on now for several Salvation Army summer camps, to be held at 3 Trails Camp and Retreat Center in Kansas City. The camps are open to children throughout the Kansas and Western Missouri division of The Salvation Army.

The 2011 schedule includes a music camp, a sports camp and Christian-oriented camps for children of all ages. Camps run anywhere from three to six days and generally cost between $10 $25 per child for the entire session.

Transportation to and from 3 Trails Camp is provided

for all participants.

The Salvation Army also offers several specialized camps for children of prison inmates, senior citizens and low-income families.

For more detailed information on each camp or to sponsor a child’s camping experience, visit www.salarmy-mokan.org or call your local Salvation Army.

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T he M id - A me r ic a Regional Council Air Quality Program issued its first 2011 SkyCast air quality forecast April 1 to mark the beginning of “ozone season” — the time between April 1 and Oct. 31 when ozone pollution typically reaches levels that cause health concerns.

When ozone pollution levels are expected to be high, an ozone alert is issued to warn residents to take actions that protect their health and reduce pollution.

Ozone pollution can cause wheezing, coughing and difficulty breathing even in healthy adults, and it can be especially harmful to children, seniors or people with breathing or heart problems.

The daily SkyCast uses a color code to indicate what type of air quality is expected the next day: • “Green” SkyCast indicates healthy air, when low concentrations of ozone pollution are expected.

• “Yellow” SkyCast indicates moderate concentrations of ozone pollution with some increased health risk.

• “Orange” and “Red” SkyCasts indicate Ozone Alert days with unhealthy concentrations of ozone pollution.

Residents can get the SkyCast on MARC’s website at www.marc.org/ airQ or by calling the air quality information line at 913-383-7557.

Typical summers in Greater Kansas City can result in many ozone alerts — and an even more stringent ozone standard is anticipated.

The Environmental Protection Agency expects to finalize the new national ozone standard this summer.

Rumble stripes reduce road deaths That rumble you’re hearing while driving down Missouri highways isn’t your stomach — it’s a rumble stripe and it’s keeping more Missourians alive.

Up to 100 lives a year are saved on major roads by rumble stripes and bigger, brighter signs, wider stripes, and other visibility improvements made by the Missouri Department of Transportation, according to a press release.

Improved roadway visibility has reduced lane departure fatalities by 40 percent since 2005, helping Missouri traffic deaths fall to their lowest point since 1949. Even with these improvements, 818 people died on the state’s highways in 2010 and nearly 6,000 were seriously injured.

In 2005, Missouri had more than 400 lane departure fatalities. By 2010, that number was less than 250.

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Individuals, families, schools, universities, businesses, government agencies, faith-based organizations, medical facilities, communit y groups are all encouraged to register to participate in the drill, which will highlight “Drop, Cover and Hold On” and protective actions people should take when experiencing an earthquake.

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As a registered ShakeOut participant, you will be counted in the largest earthquake drill in Central U.S. history.

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Correction A story in the April 14 issue contained an error.

The second annual Clay County Has Talent show to benefit Rebuilding Together Clay County will be Saturday, April 30. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the performances at 7 p.m. at the John Gano Memorial Chapel on the William Jewell College campus in Liberty.

For more information, visit www.claycountyhastalent. com.

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TODAY KOSMO SINGLES: Kosmos Singles is a social group for adults 50 and older. Mixers are held each Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Northland restaurants. The next mixer will be at El Chupacabra, 2415 N. Burlington in North Kansas City. A dollar donation is requested. For more information, visit www. kosmossingles.com.

SERVICE: Grace Baptist Church’s Maundy Thursday service of worship including drama and communion will be at 7 p.m. The church is at 3101 N.E. Vivion Road.

CHOIR: The Northland Sweet Adelines meet at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Antioch Community Church, 4805 N.E. Antioch Road, Kansas City North. For more information, contact Peg Simmons at 452-4302 or by email at jpsimford@att.net, or visit www.northlandchorus.org.

STORY TIME: The Antioch branch of the MidContinent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave., hosts story time for preschoolers at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Story time for toddlers is at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Story time for babies is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays.

BETA SIGMA PHI: Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Gamma Upsilon Chapter, will meet at Rose Bolen’s home. For information, call 436-5017.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 NO SCHOOL: No school for K-12 students in North Kansas City Schools district for staff in-service.

GOOD FRIDAY: Englewood Baptist Church, 1900 N.E. Englewood Road in Kansas City, will have a Good Friday service at 7 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY: A Good Friday service, “A Meditation on the Cross of Christ,” will be held from 6 to 6:45 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC: North Star Community Band will perform a free concert for families at 7:30 p.m. in the Oak Park High School Auditorium, 825 N.E. 79th Terrace in Kansas City North. The theme of the musical variety show, under the direction of conductor Roy Jones, is “Something Special.” A night of musical variety for the whole family.

The music will includes overtures, marches, selections from “Les Miserables” and more. For more information, call 674-5120.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 WALK & WAG: The Walk & Wag will begin at 10 a.m. at Happy Rock Park. The event will include dog walking and demonstrations.

Registration at the event will be $22. For more information, call 423-4085 or visit www.gladstone.mo.us.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 EASTER CANTATA: The Centropolis Community Church Choir will present the Easter cantata “Cornerstone,” written by Sue C. Smith and Russell Mauldin, at the 10 a.m. worship service The church is at 8002 N. Oak Trafficway, Suite 135, in the lower/back level of White Oak Shopping Center in Kansas City. Call 468-1959 for additional information.

BREAKFAST AND WORSHIP: The community is invited to a biscuit and gravy breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at Englewood Baptist Church.

The Easter worship service will be at 10:45 a.m. The church is located at 1900 N.E. Englewood Road in Kansas City. For more information, call 453-0975 or visit www.englewoodchurch.com.

EASTER WORSHIP: Antioch Bible Baptist Church, 800 N.E. 72nd St., Gladstone, will hold Easter services at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m., and at 5 p.m.

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MONDAY, APRIL 25 TRI-COUNTY: The Board of Directors for Tri-County Mental Health Services will meet at 4:30 p.m. in Room 140 in Tri-County’s office in the Northland Human Services Center, 3100 N.E. 83rd St. in Kansas City North. For information, call 468-0400.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 DDRB: The Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of Clay County will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the DDRB multipurpose room, 920 S. Kent in Liberty. For more information, contact the DDRB at 792-5255.

TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly will host an open house from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays at North Cross Methodist Church, 1321 N.E.Vivion Road in

Kansas City North. The nonprofit weight-loss group offers education and weightloss support. For more information, call 429-6991.

MEN’S BREAKFAST: The Liberty Silver Center is providing biscuits and gravy for a men’s breakfast at 8 a.m. with a special presentation from Jim Dickerson with the Kansas City Airline Museum.

The breakfast is open to men age 60 and older. The cost of the meal is $2.50. Reservations can be made by calling the Liberty Community Center at 439-4361. Reservations must be made by April 22.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 WEIGHT LOSS: Taking Off Pounds Sensibly No. 656 meetings are from 9 to 10 a.m. every Wednesday in Gloria Dei classrooms at 5409 N.W. 72nd St. in Kansas City North. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. For additional information, call 741-8708, or visit www.TOPS.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 CHAMBER LUNCH: The Gladstone Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Antioch Bible Baptist Church, 800 N.E. 72nd St. The cost is $18 for members and first-timers, and $23 for non-members.

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KOSMO SINGLES: Kosmos Singles is a social group for adults 50 and older. Mixers are held each Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Northland restaurants. The next mixer will be at Sidepockets, 600 N.E. Englewood Road. A dollar donation is requested. For more information, visit www. kosmossingles.com.

MARKET TOUR: A free NuVal Healthy Eating Supermarket Tour will be offered from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gladstone Hy-Vee, 7117 N. Prospect. To attend a scheduled store tour or to schedule a private tour on the topic of your choice, pre-register at customer service or contact Alyssa at 452-6500 or 1219dietitian@hy-vee.com.

CHOIR: The Northland Sweet Adelines meet at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Antioch Community Church, 4805 N.E. Antioch Road, Kansas City North.

COALITION: The Aging and Mental Health Coalition of Kansas City North, sponsored by Tri-County Mental Health Services, will meet from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Part of a monthly dialogue on issues facing area older adults, the meeting will be held in the second floor conference room of the Northland Human Services Building, 3100 N.E. 83rd St. in Kansas City. Call 877-0481 for more information.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 BREAKFAST: The Northland Community Foundation’s 14th annual Celebration Breakfast will be from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Harrah’s North Kansas City in the Nevada Ballroom. Tickets are $35 per person.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST: The Kansas City Northland Elks Lodge No. 2376 will hold its 22nd annual scholarship breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the lodge, 7010 N. Cherry St. in Gladstone. The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 10 and younger for an all-you-can-eat, home-cooked meal. A drug awareness exhibit and a special appearance by Elroy the Elk will be among the family activities at the breakfast. For more information, contact Jenn Webb at 510-2575.

TALENT SHOW: The second annual Clay County Has Talent show will benefit Rebuilding Together Clay County. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., followed by the performances at 7 p.m. at the John Gano Memorial Chapel on the William Jewell College campus in Liberty.

For more information and ticket prices, visit www.claycountyhastalent.com.

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CORNER Lessons from the dance floor Mardi Gras … Fat Tuesday! slacks, a dress shirt and even a Who couldn’t love a holiday tie (albeit a clip-on). He wore a with the word “fat” in it? I love company name tag and hat, and that. even carried his dad’s business Maybe we could interject words cards in his pocket. like “portly” and “big-boned” into When we arrived and ascended all our celebration titles. the stairs, the first words out How did you celebrate Mardi of his mouth were, “You didn’t Gras? tell me there was a dance floor!

My husband and I were invited Dance with me, Mom.” to a party hosted by an indepenHe then held his hand out dent living comto me, and we munity that often danced. After that uses our services to first big band tune, move its potential he leaned over residents in. Our and whispered, daughters were in “I’ve got it from rehearsal, so we here. You can go DIANE had to break the sit down now.”

POPENHAGEN news to our 6-yearFrom then on, old son, Gideon, that he danced right he would have to accompany us. in the center of the dance floor, We sat him down and let him stopping only occasionally for a know the itinerary: “Gideon, sip of punch. tonight Momma and Daddy have When approached by an 88to go to a party at a retirement year-old resident with an invitahome, and we need you to come tion to dance, he declined, sayalong and be on your best behav- ing, “I dance alone.”

I quickly explained that it would ior.”

Much to our surprise, he really be nice for him to dance with got into the idea. He put on Maxine. We then found out she

Legal helpline debuts The Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging now features a link to the Missouri Seniors’ Legal HelpLine on its website.

The program is available to provide free information on legal challenges seniors may face. It can also link low- and moderate-income seniors with free and lowcost legal advice.

The HelpLine will expand the legal options available and help protect seniors from financial exploitation.

Adults of any age can use the information to plan for their future.

Many older Missourians are not sure where to turn when they face the loss of their homes through foreclosure, the destruction of their nest eggs through consumer scams or they believe a friend or relative is misusing their assets.

They also encounter challenges in obtaining public benefits such as Social Security and Medicaid. But, even seniors who know that they need legal help are often fearful of the expense.

The program will be funded through the Department of Health and Senior Services, which received a three-year, $300,000 federal grant to enhance resources that will help older Americans with legal matters.

The department has established a toll-free helpline and a website that any Missouri senior or caregiver can call or access for information and assistance on legal

issues. The toll-free helpline is 1-800-235-5503.

The website is www.moaging.com/legalhelp. Missourians can also link to the program through the website www.ma4web.org.

Both will provide legal information and assis-

tance with referrals.

Special emphasis will be given to helping older persons who are low-income, homebound, live in rural areas, have limited ability to speak English or are Native American or members of other minority groups.

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used to be a professional dancer. She kicked over his head and taught him to do the splits.

They danced the night away.

We had to drag Gideon away when it was time to go home. He even mentioned that he wanted to have his seventh birthday party (coming at the end of April) at the independent living community. Now that is an endorsement!

We all learned something that night, other than “fat” anything must surely be fun.

The residents realized that not all 6-year-old boys are mischievous and that Maxine’s still got moves. I learned that my son is an asset, not a distraction, during appointments. Gideon learned that independent living communities aren’t full of stodgy old people and bread pudding.

They’re full of wild dancers and margaritas. Well, not always. But they are full of vibrant, wonderful individuals who thrive on community and activity.

Did you know that? When you hear “independent living com-

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munity,” do you think “smells like urine?” Be honest. When I say, “retirement home,” do you hear, “angry, underpaid nurse’s aides?” You have no reason to lie to me. I can’t hear your answers.

I’ve written a lot about how perceptions can change your health, vitality and life. Positive self-perceptions can shorten recovery times; strengthen mental acuity and much more.

I think it’s time to let go of the “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” perception you have about independent living environments.

They are a viable option for many older people over-burdened by the endless list of obligations of home ownership.

Granted, they aren’t the right fit for everyone. But, they sure are the right fit for dancers and handsome little boys.

Diane Popenhagen is the president of Caring Transitions, which specializes in senior move management, downsizing and estate sales.

Percentage of people 65 and older in households in 2009 who lived with relatives. Twenty-seven percent of all people this age lived alone, while 5 percent lived in group quarters and 2 percent in a household with nonrelatives, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

A6 Gladstone Dispatch

Thursday, April 21, 2011

7th-graders score state recognition in Duke talent search

Adding up success School Briefs

Beldin earns merit award

Next ACT on June 11 Registration is now open for the Saturday, June 11, ACT achievement test.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/Andrea Stauch

Linden West Elementary students participated in the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Math competition in March. Four children won ribbons, and two of the boys, Ebenezer Michael and Hanad Hirad, qualified for the state finals in Springfield.

Pictured are, back row from left, Tucker Kreisler, fourth place, fifth-grade math concepts; Logan Mychalczuk, 10th place, fifth-grade math concepts; Ebenezer Michael, third place, fourth-grade concepts; and front row, Hanad Hirad, third place, fifth-grade concepts and sixth place, problem solving.

Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register before Friday, May 6.

The cost for the ACT test without writing is $33.

When combined with the optional ACT Writing Test, the total cost is $48.

Students who qualify may apply for a fee waiver through their high school counselor.

Most students register online at www.actstudent. org. Students may also pick up registration forms from their high school counseling offices.

Late registration is available until Friday, May 20, for an additional $21 fee.

Whitton and Carly Evans medicine degree. will represent North Kansas City Schools at the Carly Evans 2011 National Forensic Evans was named the League National Tourna- Heart of America NFL ment in Dallas this June. Student of the Year and will compete for the title Devon Whitton of NFL Whitton was the Heart National of America NFL District Student of Champion in the Senate the Year in Chamber of Student ConDallas. gress.

S h e She will holds the compete d e g r e e Carly Evans in t he of OutN a t i o n a l sta nd ing D i s t i n cS t u d e n t tion in the National C o n g r e s s Forensic League, and is Senate. the daughter of Marcia Devon S h e and Don Whetsel of GladWhitton h o l d s stone and Mike Evans of the degree of Premiere Columbia.

Distinction in the Her future plans are to National Forensic League attend Baylor University and is the daughter of in Waco, Texas, where she Tina and Bill Whitton of will debate and study preGladstone. law, political science and Her future plans are to communications. attend Lake Forrest ColThe team is coached by lege near Chicago, where Arianne Fortune and RusOak Park seniors Devon she will pursue a pre- sell French Jr.

Talking Northmen go to nationals

Assembly Of God

Christian Disciples of Christ

Episcopal

LIBERTY FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD

FAIRVIEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1800 NE 65th St. 2

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

11 101 N. Forest Ave. Liberty, MO 64068 pastorjeff@liberty-assembly.org

Ph. (816) 781-6633 Jeff Davidson, Pastor

Schedule: Sunday School ................... 9:30 am AM Worship .....................10:30 am Sunday Evening ................. 6:00 pm

NORTHLAND CATHEDRAL

101 NW 99th St. (99th & N. Oak) Kansas City, MO 64155

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J. Lowell Harrup, Senior Pastor Sunday School ............... 9:15 & 10:45 am Morning Worship ............ 9:15 & 10:45 am Sunday Evening ....................... 6:00 pm Wed. Learning Center ................ 6:30 pm

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Rev. Frank Everett, Senior Minister 9:00 am ................... Traditional Worship 10:15 am ........Sunday School For All Ages 11:00 am ............. Contemporary Worship

452-2829 LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) 427 East Kansas

www.lccdoc.org Rev. David Culver

10 New Traditions Worship ... 8:30 am Sunday School .............. 9:30 am Traditional Worship .......10:50 am Youth Groups ....Sun,Tues, Wed, Thurs Alfa Y Omega Iglesia Cristiana Discipulos de Cristo Servicio los Domingos a las 5:00 pm Handicap Accessible

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TENTH CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, KANSAS CITY 3400 NE 82nd St. • KCMO 64119

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Sunday Services ......................10:30 am Sunday School ........................10:30 am Wed Evening Testimonial Meeting .. 7:00 pm Reading Room open to the public Call for hours and location ..........455-0443

The following students were among the state winners in the Duke University Talent Identification Program.

Antioch Middle School Lauren Boeding Richard Cox Daniel Davidson Taylor Dorrell Elliot Eisele-Miller Christopher Fusco Joel Galler Peyton Galloway Emily Glotfelty Mathew Green Connor Gustin Steven Horn Chante Huseman Ashley Johnson Antoinette Lansangan Megan Leach Tristan Lindeman Ayana Paasewe Jackson Richmond Ryan Rogowski Claire Winegarner Mikayla Winkler Northgate Middle School Akira Alves Ying Chow Nichole Clark Griffith Chase Folsom Madison Foster Sydney Hendrick Emma Medill Dante Morello

also earn state recognition with two of the three following scores: a 510 in math, a 500 in reading and a 490 in writing.

Seventh-graders with the highest scores on the SAT or ACT are honored at the national Grand Recognition Ceremony.

By qualifying for Duke TIP recognition, participating students become part of the Duke Talent Search family through their sophomore year and are offered academic support, which includes access to academic resources, opportunities to participate in summer programs, newsletters, college guides and more.

Church Directory

Holy Eucharist (Rite I) ................ 8:00 am Education Hour ........................ 9:00 am Holy Eucharist (Rite II) ..............10:15 am The Rev. Susan McCann, Rector

Methodist LIBERTY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1001 Sunset Ave.781-4554 Dr. Mark Turnbough, Pastor Scott Beard, Assoc. Pastor

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Traditional Service ..................8:30 & 11:00 am Contemporary Service..............9:00 & 10:30 am Sunday School ................9:00, 9:45 & 10:30 am Youth Meeting Sunday Evenings 6:30 Nursery Provided At All Services

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2800 NE 64 Street, Gladstone, MO 64119 453-5735 Morning Worshiip ..................... 9:30 am Sunday School ...............8:30 & 10:30 am www.meadowbrookumc.org

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Christian Disciples of Christ FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF 7 NORTH KANSAS CITY

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501 Randolph Rd. • KCMO

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New Song

520 S. Hwy. www.graceepiscopalliberty.org

STATE WINNERS

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The Missouri Council for Exceptional Children has awarded its 39th Joan Davis Special Merit Award to Steven Beldin, director of pupil services for North Kansas City Schools.

Beldin received his award in March at the MO-CEC annual conference at The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark.

The award is presented to an individual who has contributed significantly to the field of special.

Beldin, who has held multiple leadership roles with the MO-CEC organization for more than 20 years, has been president of Local Administrators of Special Education and sits on the Missouri Council of Administrators of Special Education Board of Directors as advocacy chair.

He has championed the district’s Promoting Responsible Individuals through Daily Living and Employment House, a universal-design home in North Kansas City Schools that provides instruction in functional and daily living skills, as well as the Physical Activity and Educational Services lab that provides development of basic career options and interests.

“If you want to talk about response to intervention in the state, you cannot do so without mentioning Steven Beldin,” said MO-CEC 2011 Awards Chair, Connie Nielson. “When others doubted the use of response to intervention, Steven already had laid the foundation for its implementation in NKC Schools for its use in determining specific learning disabilities.”

Fifty-one seventh-graders in North Kansas City Schools have been named state winners in the Duke University Talent Identification Program. TIP identifies seventh-grade students who perform at the college level on the SAT or ACT. Of the 51, four have qualified for grand — or national — recognition. The four include Peyton Galloway, Connor Gustin and Ashley Johnson of Antioch Middle School; and Duncan McGraw of New Mark Middle School.

The Missouri recognition ceremony for state winners is set for Friday, May 20, at Drury University in Springfield.

The four grand winners are invited to attend the national recognition ceremony to be held at Duke University in Durham, N.C., on Monday, May 23.

For 30 years, Duke TIP has identified academically talented students in a 16-state region who have scored in the 95th percentile or higher on an approved achievement test.

Once students have qualified, they are encouraged to then take either the ACT Assessment Test or SAT Reasoning Test to earn academic recognition at the state or national level. To be named a state winner in the Duke TIP, seventh-graders must meet at least one of several criteria determined for ACT and the SAT testing.

For ACT, a student must meet at least one of the following: a score greater than or equal to a 20 in English or math, or a score greater than or equal to 21 in reading or science. Students may also qualify by earning three of the four following scores: a score of 19 in English or math, and a score of 20 in reading or science.

To earn state recognition using the SAT, seventh-graders must earn at least one of the following: a math score greater than or equal to 520, a critical reading score greater than or equal to 510, or a writing score greater than or equal to 500. They can

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Sunday Worship .. 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am & 5:30 pm Children’s Sunday School.....9:30, 11:00 am & 5:30 pm

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BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

600 NE 46th Street Kansas City, MO 64116

Sunday Service ..............8:30am-10:00am ............................... 10:30am-12:15pm Wednesday Service ....Meal begins at 6:15pm .........................Classes start at 7:00pm

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NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

6 1441 NE Englewood Rd. Sunday Service ....................... 10:30 am Sunday School ..........................9:15 am Rev. Seth Wheeler Childcare Available www.northminsterkc.org 453-2545

4900 NE Parvin Rd., KCMO 816-453-2628 www.bethelucckc.com Sunday Worship ....................... 9:30 am Sunday School ........................10:40 am Rev. Karen Aitkens, Pastor Communion the First Sunday of Each Month Nursery Provided God is Still Speaking, We are Still Listening

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Gladstone Dispatch A7

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Spring plant exchange April 30

Is your garden growing out of control? Then maybe it’s time to share your wealth with fellow gardeners.

The Gladstone Parks & Recreation Department and City Gardener Beth Houlihan are hosting a

plant exchange Saturday, April 20, in the large shelter house at Oak Grove Park, 76th St and North Troost.

Residents can bring their extra perennials to trade with other gardeners. Participants are asked to label

plants by name if possible.

The exchange will take from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

There is no registration required or fee for the event.

For additional information, call 423-4091.

— city of Gladstone

Obituaries Dr. Charles Smith Dr. Charles Smith, 83, of Gladstone, MO passed away April 14, 2011. Visitation will be Monday, April 18th from 10:00-11:00 AM at Englewood Baptist Church. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at White Chapel Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers, contributions may be made to Englewood

Baptist Church.

Dr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Smith, parents; Charles and Corinne Smith. Survivors include his 4 children; Sandra Ragan, David Smith, Antry Smith, Maria Holloway, 8 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. (www.mcgilleyantiochchapel.com)

WAG: Animal shelter to grow to 2,800-square-foot facility Continued from Page A1 Walk & Wag will also offer interactive games, raffles and a wide variety of vendor booths.

As in past years, this event will benefit the Gladstone Animal Shelter, helping to provide a better environment for the 1,000 to 1,200 animals that come through the shelter annually.

A portion of the proceeds raised from the Walk & Wag will directly benefit these animals, allowing for more extensive medical treatment — heart-worm treatments for dogs, necessary X-rays and additional medical treatments related to illness and injury — and an improved living environment for the animals during their stay.

Thousands of people visit the facility yearly, and the animal control

staff provides a multitude of services to the public, including adoption counseling, animal safety programs and pet cremation services.

The Gladstone Animal Shelter was originally built in the mid 1970s, and since that time has seen a great increase of both animals and prospective adoptive owners.

This growth has made it necessary for the city to make changes.

The cit y will be enhancing the facility by renovating and adding on to the existing animal shelter building.

Groundbreaking for these improvements is anticipated sometime in 2011.

The upcoming face-lift will add an additional 1,300 square feet, which will increase the total space to 2,800 square feet.

Improvements w ill

include expanding the kennel area and the cat area; adding an exam room, a dog isolation area, a quarantine area, and a utility and laundry area.

A meet-and-greet area for prospective adoptive owners to get acquainted with a potential pet also will be added.

Registrations for the Walk & Wag be accepted through Friday, April 22.

Late registration will be permitted on the day of the event for a fee of $22, but registrations taken on the day of the event will not be guaranteed a Tshirt.

Registrations are being accepted at Parks & Recreation inside Gladstone City Hall and at the Gladstone Community Center.

For more information, call 423-4085.

— city of Gladstone

ECONOMIC: Goal is to create downtown feel in Gladstone Continued from Page A1 expansions and an anemic construction market.

The county is experiencing a more rapid economic revival compared to similar communities in other parts of the country, Reinhart said.

“Clay Count y has weathered the recession better than others,” he said.

Clay County Presiding Commissioner Pam Mason reached out to a room full of corporate executives by describing her efforts to make county government business friendly, including a possible cut in property taxes.

“We’ve also put our focus like a laser beam on economic development,” Mason said. “We’re looking forward to assisting you in all the ways that we can.”

Mason pledged to reverse the flow of companies to Kansas over the next year by making Clay County a fertile place to do business.

“We’re really excited about the opportunities in Gladstone. Our goal is to create a downtown feel where it never existed before.”

Barry McCullough, Gladstone mayor

“Our government’s not about creating jobs, it’s about attracting jobs,” Mason said.

Mason ultimately credited the county’s businesses for leading the way out of the recession.

“I’m looking at the reason everybody wants to come to Clay County,” Mason told the executives.

Gladstone

The luncheon marked something of a debut to the county for new Gladstone Mayor Barry McCullough, who was selected to lead the City Council April 11.

Unlike other communi-

ties with open space outside Kansas City, landlocked Gladstone is devoting most of its resources to the redevelopment and repurposing of existing properties, McCullough said.

At the top of the Gladstone City Council’s priority list is developing a true city center, according to McCullough.

The first step will be transforming the old post office into a viable business.

“We’re really excited about the opportunities in Gladstone,” he said.

“Our goal is to create a downtown feel where it never existed before.”

In addition to the post office project, Gladstone officials plan to build new tennis courts that will be used as an ice skating rink in the winter, McCullough said. The city also plans to build an amphitheater.

“We have a lot of citizen support in Gladstone, and that has allowed us to get a lot done,” McCullough said.

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A8 Gladstone Dispatch

Thursday, April 21, 2011

BEST OF THE NORTHLAND BALLOT

The time has come once again to cast your vote for a few of your favorite things. Who’s got the best burger in the No Northland? Where’s the best place to work? Who’s the best car dealer? Where do you go for the best pizza? You tell us and look for the results in the special 21st “Best of the Northland” section publishing in the Liberty Tribune, Gladstone Dispatch, The Smithville Herald and The Kearney Courier July 13th, 2011!

PEOPLE & PLACE PLACES Please indicate place of business if choosing an individual.

Favorite Northlander ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Waiter /Waitress (location) __________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Bartender_________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Veterinarian ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Insurance Agent ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Hair Stylist / Barber (where) _________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Auctioneer _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Auto Mechanic ____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Pet Groomer ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Photographer______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Personal Trainer (where) ____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Kept Secret _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Hair / Nail Salon ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Tanning Salon _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Day Spa __________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Place to Work _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Law Office ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Employment Agency________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Charitable Org. / Non Profit Org.______________________ _____________________________________________________ REAL ESTATE Please indicate place of business if choosing an individual.

Best Realtor (what agency) ______________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Real Estate Agency _________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Home Builder _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Mortgage Co. _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Apartment Complex ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Assisted Living Complex ____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Senior Retirement Living (non-assisted) ________________ _____________________________________________________ MEDICAL Please indicate place of business if choosing an individual.

Best Hospital __________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Medical Clinic ____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Family Physician ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best OB/GYN _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Chiropractor ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Optometrist _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Dentist___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Orthodontist ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Eye Surgeon_______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Pediatrician _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Weight Loss Center ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best In-Home Care _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ AUTOMOTIVE Best New Vehicle Dealership _____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Used Vehicle Dealership _____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Tire Dealer _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Auto Repair Shop __________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Auto Body / Collision Repair Shop ____________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Oil / Lube Shop ____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Car Wash_________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

SCHOOLS Best Parochial / Private School ___________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Teacher (who & what school) ________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best University / College: ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Preschool / Day Care: _______________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Educational Consulting / Tutoring: ____________________ _____________________________________________________ RETAIL If multiple locations, please indicate which location.

Best Plumbing Co. _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Electrician ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Exterminator ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Roofing Co. _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Home Exteriors Co. ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Northland Shopping Center__________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Art Gallery _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Appliance Store ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Massage Therapy ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Place to Purchase Lawn & Garden Equip. _______________ _____________________________________________________ Best Lawn Service ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Carpet Cleaner ____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Grocery Store _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Convenience Store _________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Home Improvement Service Co. ______________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Garden / Nursery Center ____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Antique Store _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Home Accessories Store _____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Furniture Store ____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Shoe Store ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Men’s Clothing Store _______________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Women’s Clothing Store ____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Children’s Clothing Store____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Thrift Store _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Gift/Card Shop ____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Music Store _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Dry Cleaner _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Bed & Breakfast ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Hardware Store ____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Jewelry Store ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Florist Shop _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Heating & Cooling Co. _____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Barber Shop_______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Beauty Salon ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Pet Store _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Travel Agency _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Bank ____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Credit Union______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Disposal Service ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Computer Repair___________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Tattoo Parlor ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Boutique _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Pet Resort / Sitter Service____________________________ _____________________________________________________ SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT Best Gym / Workout Facility _____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Place to Bowl _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Best Place to Play Pool __________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Golf Course _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Martial Arts Studio _________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Place to Hear Live Music ____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Northland Band ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Karaoke __________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Bike Night / Best Car Show __________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Roller Skating Rink ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Dance / Gymnastics Studio___________________________ _____________________________________________________ FOOD & DRINK If multiple locations, please indicate which location.

Best Family Restaurant __________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Breakfast Restaurant ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Deli / Sandwich Shop _______________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Pizza Place ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Hamburger Joint ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Fast Food Restaurant________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Barbecue Restaurant ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Seafood Restaurant _________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Steakhouse _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Chicken Restaurant ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Oriental Restaurant ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Italian Restaurant __________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Mexican Restaurant ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Buffet ____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Donut Shop _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Bakery ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Ice Cream / Frozen Custard Shop ______________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Cup of Coffee _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Salad Bar _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Sports Bar ________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Best Liquor Store ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Y! R R U H Deadline for entries is Wednesday, May 18 • 5:00 pm Please mail or bring your ballot to: Best of the Northland

104 N. Main, Liberty, MO 64068

105 S. Jefferson, Kearney, MO 64060

1001 S. Commercial, Smithville, MO 64089 Ballots and online voting must be completed by

104 N. Main, Liberty, MO 64068 Winners will be published in our 20th Annual Best of the Northland edition on July 13, 2011.

Ballots must be from our newspapers or you may vote online at

www.bestofthenorthland.net

Photocopies will not be accepted. Must fill out minimum of 40 categories of ballot to be counted. Limit four entries per person.

Please fill out information below

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NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME!

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APRIL 7 ■ 400 BLOCK OF THIRD ST/ WARRANT SERVICE ■ 7600 BLOCK OF N EUCLID AV/ STEALING MISDEMEANOR ■ 2100 BLOCK OF NE 65TH ST/ NARCOTICS DISTRIBUTION ■ 6300 BLOCK OF N BROADWAY/ WARRANT SERVICE ■ NE 69TH ST AND N OAK TFWY/ VEHICULAR NONINJURY ■ 6000 BLOCK OF N BIRCAIN PL/ DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY ■ 7600 BLOCK OF N TROOST AV/ PROPERTY LOST ■ 169 & I29 HWY/VEHICULAR NONINJURY ■ NE 72ND ST AND N WALNUT ST/VEHICULAR NONINJURY ■ 7010 N HOLMES ST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 7010 N HOLMES ST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 3500 BLOCK OF NE 72ND ST/ DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ 200 BLOCK OF NE 64TH ST/ VEHICULAR HIT AND RUN ■ 7000 BLOCK OF N OLIVE ST/ DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ NE 57TH ST AND N OAK TFWY/ TRAFFIC ARREST ■ 6700 BLOCK OF N ASKEW AV/ NARCOTICS POSSESSION ■ 7100 BLOCK OF N OAK TFWY/ PROPERTY RECOVERED

APRIL 8 ■ 6300 BLOCK OF N ANTIOCH RD/ STEALING MISDEMEANOR ■ 5700 BLOCK OF N WOODLAND AV/STEALING FELONY ■ 3000 BLOCK OF NE 64TH ST/ BURGLARY 1ST ■ 7200 BLOCK OF N M1 HWY/ STEALING MISDEMEANOR ■ 1300 BLOCK OF N CHERRY/ WARRANT SERVICE ■ 7000 BLOCK OF N OLIVE ST/ VEHICULAR NONINJURY ■ 7010 N HOLMES ST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ NE 74TH ST AND N OAK TFWY/ VEHICULAR NONINJURY ■ 7200 BLOCK OF M1 HIGHWAY/ STEALING MISDEMEANOR ■ 7200 BLOCK OF NORTH OAK/ STEALING MISDEMEANOR ■ 7600 BLOCK OF N TROOST AV/ INFORMATION REPORT ■ 6500 BLOCK OF N MICHIGAN AV/PROPERTY RECOVERED

APRIL 9 ■ 6000 BLOCK OF N ANTIOCH RD/ WARRANT SERVICE ■ 7100 BLOCK OF N BALTIMORE

AV/ASSAULT 1ST ■ 3700 BLOCK OF NE 62ND TER/ DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY ■ I-29 SB AT N OAK/TRAFFIC ■ 3500 BLOCK OF NE 72ND ST/ STEALING MISDEMEANOR ■ NE 63RD ST AND N PROSPECT/ VEHICULAR NONINJURY ■ 7000 BLOCK OF N OAK TFWY/ WARRANT SERVICE ■ NE 72ND ST AND N M1 HWY/ VEHICULAR INJURY

APRIL 10 ■ 7100 BLOCK OF N WYANDOTTE ST/DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ 6800 BLOCK OF N CHARLOTTE ST/DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ 7010 N HOLMES ST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ NW ENGLEWOOD RD AND N BROADWAY/WARRANT SERVICE ■ NE 72ND ST AND N WOODLAND AV/DUI ■ NE 70TH ST AND N OLIVE ST/ TRAFFIC ARREST DWS ■ 7010 N HOLMES ST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ I-29 SB AT N OAK/TRAFFIC DWS ■ NW ENGLEWOOD RD AND N BROADWAY/VEHICULAR INJURY ■ 300 BLOCK OF NW 63RD ST/ VEHICULAR HIT AND RUN ■ NE 58TH ST AND N ANTIOCH RD/DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ 200 BLOCK OF NE 58TH ST/ DEATH INVESTIGATOIN ■ 6800 BLOCK OF N BROADWAY/ MISSING PERSON ■ NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL/ ANIMAL CONTROL

APRIL 11 ■ 6000 BLOCK OF N ANTIOCH RD/ STEALING MISDEMEANOR ■ 3500 BLOCK OF NE 72ND ST/ DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY ■ 100 BLOCK OF NW 72ND ST/ WARRANT SERVICE ■ 300 BLOCK OF NE 64TH ST/ FRAUD ■ 7010 N HOLMES ST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 6400 BLOCK OF N PROSPECT AV/FRAUD ■ 1125 LOCUST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 1125 LOCUST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 7100 BLOCK OF N BALTIMORE AV/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY ■ 6500 BLOCK OF N OAK TFWY/ STEALING ■ 300 BLOCK OF NW ENGLEWOOD RD/VEHICULAR HIT AND RUN ■ 1300 CHERRY/ARRANT SERVICE ■ 1300 CHERRY/WARRANT SERVICE

■ 6500 BLOCK OF ROYAL ST/ WARRANT SERVICE ■ NE 72ND ST AND N M1 HWY/ TRAFFIC ARREST

APRIL 12 ■ 2300 BLOCK OF NE 70TH ST/ DEATH INVESTIGATION ■ 1300 BLOCK OF NE 64TH TER/ STEALING FELONY FA ■ 6800 BLOCK OF N OLIVE ST/ AUTO THEFT ■ 6500 BLOCK OF N PROSPECT AV/FALSE REPORT ■ NE 66TH TER AND N PROSPECT/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 6900 BLOCK OF N OLIVE ST/ DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ 200 BLOCK OF NW 63RD ST/ VEHICULAR PRIVATE PROPERTY ■ NE 76TH ST AND N EUCLID AV/ TRAFFIC ARREST ■ 1 INTERNATIONAL SQ/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 7010 N HOLMES ST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 7500 BLOCK OF N OAK TFWY/ DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ 3200 BLOCK OF NE 59TH ST/ DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY ■ 5900 BLOCK OF N FLORA AV/ FIRE KNOWINGLY BURNING ■ 7010 N HOLMES ST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ NE 59TH TER AND N ANTIOCH RD/INFORMATION OTHER ■ NW 64TH ST AND N MAIN ST/ TRAFFIC ARREST

APRIL 14 ■ NW 61ST ST AND N WYANDOTTE ST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 6200 BLOCK OF N BROADWAY/ ASSAULT THIRD ■ 6200 BLOCK OF N BROADWAY/ WARRANT SERVICE ■ 7010 N HOLMES ST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 600 BLOCK OF MULBERRY/ WARRANT SERVICE ■ NE 72ND ST AND N OAK TFWY/ VEHICULAR NONINJURY ■ 1400 BLOCK OF NE 67TH ST/ STEALING MISDEMEANOR ■ 6700 BLOCK OF N OAK TFWY/ STEALING MISDEMEANOR ■ 100 BLOCK OF NE 61ST TER/ FELONY STEALING ■ 3500 BLOCK OF NE 72ND ST/ ASSAULT SECOND DV ■ 6900 BLOCK OF N BROADWAY/ BURGLARY 1ST ■ 7000 BLOCK OF N OLIVE ST/ DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ NW 58TH ST AND N BROADWAY/ DUI ■ NE 80TH ST AND N BRIGHTON AVE/WARRANT SERVICE

HONOR YOUR GRAD OF THE CLASS OF 2011

The Gladstone Dispatch will publish a

special Salute To High School & College Seniors in the May 12th Edition.

The actual size of the ad is shown at right and includes a photo and copy expressing your special graduation message at a cost of $25.00. Double the size for $50. Photos will publish in black & white only.

Oak Park High School

To congratulate your favorite senior for their terrific accomplishment, send or bring in the form below, along with a photo or email high-resolution photo to: rchrisman@npgco.com

NO LATER THAN MAY 6, 2011 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

Gladstone Dispatch

816-454-9660

Joshua Smith We are so proud of you!

Congratulations!

Love, Mom, Dad, Kaleigh & Mason

Name, address & daytime phone of person placing ad: _______________________________________________________________ __________________________________Amount enclosed ($25.00) _______ Name of graduate ________________________________________________ Name of school __________________________________________________ Message _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Photos may be picked up after May 12, 2011

KINDRED CHEVROLET

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We Have Over 70 New Vehicles Ready to Go and Almost That Many Preowned for or You to Choose From!

SPECIAL THIS WEEK 2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2LT White Diamond, Dual Moonroof, DVD

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All manufacturer rebates to dealer. Some prices may require GM financing through Ally Bank.

Over 70 Preowned Cars

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