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Terrorist’s death spurs patriotic sentiment Locals respond to U.S. killing of Osama bin Laden News of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden’s death has dominated media reports since late Sunday night, May 1, when President Barack Obama broke the news in a televised address. U.S. Navy Seals entered a compound in Pakistan by helicopter and shot bin Laden in the head, killing him. Bin Laden was the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States and other acts of terrorOsama ism in other counbin Laden tries spanning more than a decade. He had been in hiding since fall 2001. After almost a decade of waiting for his capture, many local residents have said bin Laden’s death brings a sense of closure and justice for the events of Sept. 11. Some of their reactions to bin Lad-

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try, Boydston said. After a decade of war, those pent-up feelings had built Sheriff: Case closed up a lot of pressure. Clay County’s top cop considers “This has been 10 years, and I had Osama bin Laden’s death a good a sinking feeling that this was not collar. going to happen,” Boydston said. Sheriff Bob Boydston has seen the “Americans finally let their hair law enforcement profession revolu- down.” tionized as a result of the Sept. 11 In the years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. attacks, law enforcement agencies But Boydston, a Vietnam War from the FBI to the Clay Counveteran, had more than a profes- ty Sheriff’s Office have been oversional interest when news spread hauled, updated and linked together that bin Laden had been killed in in an anti-terrorist network. Homefirefight with elite U.S. forces. It was, land security has become one the Boydston said, a job well done. most important facets of the work “I was stunned, like I think every- done by Boydston’s staff. body was,” he said. “But after that, I “Since Sept. 11, this country has felt pride and gratitude that our ser- undergone a complete metamorphovice members had brought this man sis,” Boydston said. “We get terrorist to justice.” reports from two or three different MATT FRYE/Gladstone Dispatch The boisterous crowds that gath- agencies, and it all kind of adds ered near the White House when together even though we’re just one “DONT TREAD ON ME” is the message of a flag hanging from a third-floor window of Eaton Hall at William Jewell College in President Obama announced bin small piece of the puzzle.” Liberty on Monday, May 2, following the news of Osama Bin Laden’s end were symbolic of a larger DEATH/Page A13 Laden’s death. release of emotions across the coun-

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Community Calendar THURSDAY, MAY 5 CURB APPEAL: The Antioch branch of the MidContinent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave., will host a program on curb appeal at 2 p.m. Learn how to use reliable, local plants and materials to wow your neighbors while saving money. This program is for ages 10 and older. Registration is required. 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 Mid-Continent 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. BIBLE CAFE: Bible Cafe will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Church in North Kansas City in the DCC room of the church. Please enter the church through the doors by the large mailbox. Pastor Carla Hillyer will be leading discussion on the book of John, so be sure to bring your Bible if you have one. Participants also are encouraged to bring their own snacks and beverages. Child care will be provided. PRAYER: Antioch Bible

Baptist Church invites the public to gather on the steps of Gladstone City Hall between 12:20 and 12:40 p.m. for the National Day of Prayer. FROGS: The Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary will offer the family program “Calling All Frogs” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will learn about frogs and toads in the area. The cost is $5 per person or $10 per family for non-members. Call 781-8598 to register. DINNER: Clay County Public Health Center will be hosting a free dinner at Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to educate local professionals on the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. The event is free, but registration is required. Call 595-4242 or email cvogt@clayhealth.com to register. ART LEAGUE: The Northland Art League, a group of Northland artists, will meet at 7 p.m. at Fairview Christian Church, 1800 N.E. 65th St. in Gladstone. This month’s speaker is Kathle en Fenton of Hearts Full of Hope Art Academy. Guests are welcome. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month. For information, call 838-8920 or email artistdoubleb@hotmail.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 FRIENDSHIP DAY: Northland Church Women United will host a May Friendship Day event, “Living Our Friendship, Passing on the Key,” where they will honor The

Valiant Woman. It will begin at 11 a.m. at Highlands Community of Christ Church, 7615 N. Platte Purchase Drive, followed by a luncheon. The cost of the luncheon is $6. Reservations are required by May 2, by calling 468-7878. AAUW: The Kansas City Northland branch is sponsoring a used book sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, 4937 N.E. Chouteau Drive. Proceeds will fund local scholarships for women’s re-entry. AAUW is open to men and women with college degrees interested in women’s issue. For more information or to donate books, contact JoAnne at 453-2263 or jlile@att.net. NARFE: The National Active & Retired Federal Employee’s Association Platte/Clay Chapter 2256 will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at Wexford Place, 6500 N. Cosby. A representative from the Master Garden Club will present a program on raised gardens. All current or retired federal employees are invited to attend. Lunch will be available at Wexford Place after the meeting. For information, call Ethlyn McCleave at 4543491.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 AAUW: The Kansas City Northland branch is sponsoring a used book sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, 4937 N.E. Chouteau Drive. Proceeds will fund local scholarships for women’s re-entry. AAUW is open to men and

women with college degrees interested in women’s issue. For more information or to donate books, contact JoAnne at 453-2263 or jlile@att.net.

help of a full band from 4 to 5 p.m. at the North Kansas City High School Auditorium.

READING: The Mid-Continent Public Library Antioch branch, 6060 N. Chestnut, will kick off its summer reading program at 2 p.m. Sign-up is required. Call 4541306 for more information.

STORY TIME: Story time for families will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Mid-Continent Public Library Antioch branch, 6060 N. Chestnut. Call 454-1306 for more information.

GENEALOGY: If you have Irish ancestry and need some help researching the Emerald Isle, learn along with members of the Northland Genealogy Society at 10 a.m. during their meeting at the North Kansas City Public Library. The meeting will be held in the downstairs meeting room of the library, 2251 Howell St. Guest speaker Maria Forsha, formerly with Mid-Continent Public Library’s genealogical division, will draw on her expertise — she’s a Dublin native — to direct listeners to multiple information sources to aid in family history searches. The meeting is free and the public is invited; an elevator is available for access to the meeting room. If you need information or have questions, call 454-9017 or email jrand@kc.rr.com.

ANIME: Anime Movie Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Mid-Continent Public Library Antioch branch, 6060 N. Chestnut. Call 454-1306 for more information.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 CONCERT: A concert on Mothers Day will raise funds for a mother and daughter team to attend the Applause Rising Talent Showcase Expo in Orlando this June. Oakwood Manor Elementary School Principal Amy Casey and her 14-year-old daughter, Alexis, will perform with the

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TUESDAY, MAY 10 DAR: The William Boydston Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 7 p.m. at North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 N.E. Vivion Road in Kansas City North. The program will be “Coming to America before the Revolution” and feature family memories of early life in the colonies. William Boydston DAR member Judy Martin will be the speaker. The hostesses will be Gail Bynum and Judy Martin. For more information, call Suzanne Botts at 468-4808. COAST GUARD: Flotilla 30-01 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. at the Clay County Courthouse Annex, 1901 N.E. 48th St. in Kansas City North. The public is invited to learn the benefits of an auxiliary membership. For more information, call 682-6552 or visit www. cgaux.net.

STORY TIME: Story time for toddlers will be held at 10 a.m. at the Mid-Continent Public Library Antioch branch, 6060 N. Chestnut. Call 454-1306 for more information. BRIDGE BASICS II: Mid-Continent Public Library Antioch branch, 6060 N. Chestnut, will offer Bridge Basics II at 1:30 p.m. The class is geared for adults with some card playing experience. Call 454-1306 for more information. PARK MEETING: Gladstone Parks & Recreation and Land3 Studio will be host to a Park Master Plan Input Summary meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to review the input gathered through public meetings. It will begin at 7 p.m. at the Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes. For information, call 423-4089.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 ABCTE: The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence will visit the Northland to host free, live information sessions about its online teacher certification program. A session will be held at 6 p.m. at Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes. To register or to view a list of all ABCTE events, visit www. abcte.org/teach/events.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 BETA SIGMA PHI: Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Gamma Upsilon Chapter, will meet at Donna Hoendorf’s home. For information, call 4365017.

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Take in county sights

Road scholars

Tourism board plans driving tour

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On April 20, three members of the Gladstone Public Works Street Department were recognized for completion of specialized training. Gary Stephens, Jody Highfill and Michael Gilsdorf were recognized by Missouri-LTAP as the first graduates of the Show-Me Road Scholars Program. This program is designed to enhance and sharpen skill levels in three core performance areas: communication, work zone safety, and workplace and job site safety. In addition, the successful graduate must also complete five elective courses in the program. Stephens, Highfill and Gilsdorf are the first graduates of the program in Clay County.

News in Brief

Kids 9 to 13 Garden ‘N Grow University of Missouri Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will once again be conducting a summer gardening program for youth ages 9 to 13. In Garden ‘N Grow, youths learn not only vegetable gardening, but also cultivate science, math and language skills. The goals of this program are to experience the fun of gardening, to enjoy a feeling of success and to have the satisfaction of sharing harvested food with those in need. Vegetables harvested from the gardens are for home use and donations to local food agencies. The 10-week Garden ‘N Grow Program will be held at three Northland locations from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays starting at the beginning of June. Program sites are: • Fairview Christian Church, 1800 N.E. 65th St. in Gladstone; • Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 1600 N. Missouri Highway 291 in Liberty; • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5409 N.W. 72nd St. in Kansas City North. The cost is $35 per child. For more information on the program or to receive a registration form, visit www.mggkc.org or contact Marlin Bates at 270-2141.

Glass recycling bins available for events Organizers of community events in the Kansas City area can now provide glass recycling at their events with the help of Keep Kansas City Beautiful’s new partnership with Ripple Glass. KKCB’s Green and LitterFree Events program helps event coordinators “green” their events by providing equipment and guidance. As a result of the new partnership, the Green and Litter-Free Events program

now offers Ripple Glass recycling bins for rent, along with ClearStream recycling containers, promotional banners, volunteer vests, cigarette pocket ashtrays and educational materials. Coordinators of events ranging from small family reunions to large community festivals may learn more about recycling and green events by visiting www.kkcb.org or by calling Keep Kansas City Beautiful at 561-1061, ext. 113. The forms for materials reservation may be found on the website and submitted to katy. t he i n @ br idg i ng t hegap. org. Upon approval, bins may be picked up at the Overland Park (Kan.) Community Recycling Center or two Kansas City Community Recycling Centers.

Weatherization help available The Kansas City Housing and Community Development Department, Property Preservation Division is accepting applications for its Home Weatherization Program. This service is available for all of Jackson, Clay and Platte counties, including the areas outside of the Kansas City city limits. The Home Weatherization Program provides a free energy audit of the home and identifies measures that can be completed to make a home more energy-efficient, thereby minimizing energy costs. Renters are eligible to apply and receive assistance with the participation of their landlord. Applicants must not have received prior assistance from this program since Sept. 30, 1994, and must meet the following income guidelines. Applications and additional information is available online at http://www. kcmo.org/CKCMO/Depts/ Housing/HomeWeatherizationProgram. To have an application mailed, call 5133025.

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In celebration of National Tourism Week, May 7 to 15, the Clay County Tourism Board will host a familiarization excursion to county tourist attractions Thursday, May 12. The theme of the tour is “What’s New in Tourism.” The ‘car-a-van’ tour begins at 10 a.m. at The Elms Resort & Spa in Excelsior Springs, where attendees will hear a presentation on what’s new at the resort. The next stop is the Belvior Winery in Liberty for a luncheon and presenta-

tion from the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association titled “Why Tourism is Important.” Next, participants will visit the building site of the Mormon temple in Kansas City, where they will be updated on construction progress. The last stop is the Atkins-Johnson Farm in Gladstone for a tour of the historic home. Participants will drive their own vehicles to each location. Charlie Barr, director of Clay County Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites thinks the county, cities

within and area attractions should work together to promote regional tourism. “Tourism is a vital part of Clay County’s economic structure, and it is imperative to assist all of our partners in creating awareness of their activities, facilities and programs,” he said. Lunch is $10 per person, and reservations are required. To RSVP, contact Clay County Tourism Coordinator Jennifer Hardesty at 407-3416 or tourism @ claycount ymo. gov.

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County OKs new lake eatery Owner aims to open Lake House Grille by Memorial Day weekend By Ray Weikal Dawn Yderstad wants people to feel at home even if they’re on the water. Yderstad is hard at work getting ready to open Lake House Grille at Smithville Lake after the Clay County Commission approved a concession agreement with her April 11. The new casual restaurant replaces Castaways, a similar business that lost its county concession after a storm destroyed the marina last fall. “We have met a lot of really nice people out at the lake, and I’m just really excited to open this restaurant,” Yderstad said. Yderstad and her investors will pay Clay County $50,000 total for a fiveyear lease, according to the concession agreement. The concession includes use of an approximately 2,500-square-foot deck and 800-square-foot restaurant building, all of which sit on the water near Little Platte Park on the lake’s southwest side. This will be Yderstad’s first venture as a restaurant owner. She has a professional background in food service, sales and marketing. Though Yderstad hasn’t finalized menu details, she plans to serve typical bar and grill fare like hamburgers plus more specialized dishes she and her mother have honed through many years in the restaurant

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industry. Yderstad also wants to use local food producers as much as possible. Yderstad’s mother will actually be moving to the Northland from Wisconsin in order to help run the new restaurant. “Most of what I cook I learned from my mom,” Yderstad said. In addition to the regular restaurant, one new feature of Lake House Grille will be a walk-up and carry-out counter near the boat slips for families looking for a speedy meal while they’re enjoying the lake. Yderstad moved to Liberty in July 2007 and fell in love with boating at Smithville Lake. She had been looking for an opportunity to open a restaurant, so when she saw a county notice seeking concession

proposals, she jumped at the opportunity. “We’re boaters, so this is perfect,” Yderstad said. “What a better opportunity than to open my restaurant at a place I already love.” Lake House Grille will likely have similar lunch and dinner hours as Castaways, according to Yderstad. And the new place will continue to feature live music and a bar on the marina. The new restaurant can stay open until 1 a.m., but — unlike the previous establishment — will have to stop playing loud music by 10 p.m. There may be a few exceptions to this rule for special occasions like the Fourth of July weekend, county Director of Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Charlie Barr said. Yderstad plans to employ 15 to 20 people and wants to open Lake House Grille by Memorial Day weekend. She’ll be busy the next few weeks equipping, decorating and staffing the restaurant. The 2010 storm ended up causing about $800,000 worth of damage, according to Barr. Almost all of the damage is repaired and Barr is ready for residents to enjoy everything the lake has to offer, including the new restaurant. “The main emphasis is to provide a lakeside restaurant that’s on the water,” Barr said. “That’s unique in this area.”

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By Ray Weikal Rueben Siverling knows a handshake can save someone’s job. Siverling is president of Midwest Small Business Finance, a Clay County nonprofit recently named the nation’s top lender of federally backed small business loans. The federal Small Business Administration announced April 4 that Midwest Small Business Finance is the 2011 National Certified Development Company. The organization was recognized out of pool of 266 companies nationwide with portfolios of up to $50 million, according to Siverling. Midwest Small Business Finance and its siblings funnel financing from lowinterest federal loan programs to deserving companies. For instance, Anna Marie and Lisa Martin used a loan from Midwest Small Business Finance to help open their new Baskin Robbins store in Liberty. For Siverling, who has served on the Midwest Small Finance Business board for five years, the national award is a recognition of his staff’s personal contact and hard work, which have

helped employ hundreds of people. “It’s all about relationships,” Siverling said. “We have developed great relationships with our business owners and our bankers. We understand the needs of small businesses.” In 2010, Midwest Small Business Finance loaned about $7.5 million on 12 loans, a 240 percent increase in the number loans and 272 percent increase in loan value compared to the previous fiscal year, according to the Small Business Administration. The company’s loans surpassed federal benchmarks for effectiveness and efficiency. All those loans helped save or create approximately 300 jobs, according to Siverling, and that’s on the tail end of one of the nation’s worst economic recessions. The key to avoiding layoffs, Siverling said, was getting the right people in the room together to make sure struggling companies stayed viable. That’s where the personal touch of the finance specialists at Midwest Small Business Finance proved valuable. “We could say to the bankers, ‘I need you to work with me so we can keep this

company from going on the default list,’” Siverling said. “We’re here to help the economy and keep people employed.” Siverling praised the high quality of work done the staff at Midwest Small Business Finance and its director, Jim Hampton. “I’ve got the best support team in the U.S., and that’s Jim Hampton,” Siverling said. “We’re slow, methodical and the quality of work is excellent. The folks at the federal level know that we don’t approve junk.” None of the 25 certified development companies in the Small Business Administration’s region of Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas have ever won the top federal award, according to Hampton, who is also executive director of the Clay County Economic Development Council. The national award will be presented at a ceremony with federal officials during National Small Business celebrations May 15 to 21 in Washington, D.C. There will also be a local event to mark the honor during the Small Business Administration’s Kansas City region networking breakfast 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the Kauffman Center.

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Automaker starts year strong Though promise of reinvestment remains for Claycomo plant, future still unclear Ford Motor Co. keeps rolling along. Ford has continued its remarkable turnaround from its recession lows, in large part driven by muscular sales of the Northland-built F-Series trucks and Escapes, according to the latest financial figures released April 26. The nation’s largest automaker posted a net income of $2.6 billion for the first quarter of 2011, a $466 million improvement from the same period last year. It was, Ford President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally said during a conference call with reporters, “another quarter of growth, profitability and positive automotive operating-related cash flow” for the company. Ford’s fiscal vigor should come as good news for the Northland, which depends on the automaker as one of the region’s main economic engines. Both the FSeries truck and Escape lines are manufactured at the company’s assembly plant in Claycomo. The company’s latest financial statement was a nearly across-the-board buffet of increasing revenue and positive projections for future growth. Ford posted a $2.8 billion pre-tax operating profit, an increase of more than 40 percent from the first quarter of 2010. This marks Ford’s seventh consecutive quarter of pre-tax operating profit.

Every segment of the company was profitable, including its financial services division, which had taken one of the worst hits during the recession. Ford investors had reason to celebrate as the automaker’s earnings per share increased from 11 cents to 61 cents. Domest ic sa les increased 16 percent compared to the previous period “due to strong demand for fuel-efficient products such as Fiesta, Fusion, Edge, Escape, Explorer and F-Series.” The company’s operating margin for its North American automotive sector increased from 8.9 percent to 10.3 percent. Ford expects its global business to increase about 3 percent through the remainder of the year. Company officials plan to shift production to meet increased demand for smaller, more energy-efficient vehicles as fuel becomes more expensive. Ford is going to “accelerate development of new products our customers want and value,” Mulally said.

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Since it opened in 1951, the Claycomo plant has built a reputation as one of the most efficient and effective in the entire company. About 4,000 people work at the 1.3acre assembly site. With a payroll of about $500 million, the Claycomo factory has a total economic impact of about $10 billion on the Kansas City region,

according to Clay County Economic Development Council Executive Director Jim Hampton. Northland residents got a scare in 2010 when Ford announced its plan to relocate the Escape line to an overhauled plant in Kentucky. The F-Series trucks will continue to be assembled in Claycomo. Missouri lawmakers, Kansas City regional economic development officials, Gov. Jay Nixon and local union officials banded together last summer to draft economic incentives worth about $100 million in order to preserve the Claycomo plant. As result of those efforts, the company pledged to spend about $400 million to upgrade its Northland plant for a new, as-yet-unannounced model line. Tony Reinhart, Ford’s regional director of governmental affairs, reaffirmed the automaker’s commitment to the Claycomo plant during a Clay County Economic Development Council luncheon April 14. “My employer, Ford, announced a new project that will bring $400 million of new investment and retain more than 3,000 jobs,” Reinhart said. “Since one of those jobs might have been mine, I am really glad about that.” The company still hasn’t revealed what exactly will happen at the Claycomo plant, according to Hampton. “We haven’t heard anything, though we’re certainly paying close attention,” Hampton said.

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This is the story of how my friend, Retha McCarty, who has been a resident of Gladstone for almost 50 years, managed to publish her book of poetry. Probably her dream of becoming a published author began to take shape when she talked with a former member of the editorial staff that produces an annual women’s devotional book and encouraged her to write devotionals. She did that, and several were chosen. In fact, she’s become a regular contributor for that annual project. Retha had been writing poetry for some time and had been working on a series of poems that would summarize each book of the Bible. The editor of the devotional book had strict rules about “no poetry,” so Retha had to look elsewhere for her poetry outlet. All the while, she continued working on those Bible poems, but she didn’t stop there. She took some community education classes in writing, and together we were inspired by a DVD course entitled “Making Better Sentences.” Retha continued to write short stories and submitted them to various magazines (sometimes she even received payment). Meanwhile, her ultimate goal was to have those Christian poems published to be a blessing for others.

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Retha McCarty of Gladstone is the author of “Rainbow of Rhymes.” In it, she uses poetry to summarize the books of the Bible. During those years, she almost single-handedly managed to compose and print our monthly church newsletter while still finding time to piece about 50 quilt tops for children for a ministry called Bags of Love. Of course there were the usual computer glitches to contend with and a somewhat obstinate printer (replaced along the way with a nice new one). Finally, when her manuscript was all in order in January, she researched and found a publisher who would work

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with her to produce the book she’d only dreamed possible after she retired. Contained within the 176 pages of this book is an overview of the entire Bible in rhyme. In addition, there are some special poems about women in the Bible, and a section of Korean War poems, a few of which were written by her brother-in-law while he was stationed in Korea. The remainder of the book offers a variety of poems and a rare glimpse into the heart of a woman. As the title “Rainbow of Rhymes” might suggest, it is a promise kept — one that will be treasured by her readers. Retha’s website is www. rainbowofrhymes.com. Xlibris is the publisher that will print on demand. Lorraine Brueil lives in Gladstone.

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Thursday, May 5, 2011

On the Record

New belts Business Notes Lawson Bank has announced the addition of Randy L. Pogue as assistant vice president in the commercial loan department. Pogue is a lifelong resident of Kearney, where he lives with his wife, Kristin, and their son, Karter. He is a member of the Lathrop Masonic Lodge, Ararat Shrine of Kansas City and Liberty Sertoma Club. He will be based in the Lawson branch, a full-service bank that has been serving the Northland since 1883. The bank has four locations: Gladstone, North Kansa City, Excelsior Springs and Lawson.

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Several students at AKKA Karate USA, 7711 N. Oak Trafficway in Gladstone, were promoted to their next belt rank on April 16. The recent graduates also donated toothbrushes and toothpaste for Synergy Services, a Northland nonprofit serving victims of domestic violence. Pictured are Ethan Campbell, adult second-degree brown belt/junior black belt; Melissa Young, green belt; Mike Melton, gold belt; Zackory Nay, adult orange belt/junior black belt; Brayden Wenta, gold belt; Dominic Miceli, gold belt; Meghan Cashell, gold belt; Mason Davis, orange belt; Eric Lyles, second-degree brown belt; Max Hungate, purple belt; Sergio Mendoza, gold belt; Anthony Valenciano, blue belt; and owner and head instructor Sam Middleton.

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The following weekly high scores at Gladstone Bowl were submitted by Vicki Bowman. Men High Game David Martin Tim Leech Matt Haerer Mike Ferguson Jr Danny Durham Sean Van Zant

Women High Game Jamie Hays Tracy Elliott Cathy Torgerson Patti Bennett Willa Russell

300 278 278 278 267 264

Men High Series David Martin Drew Knudson Matt Haerer Tim Leech Jimmie Gibson Danny Durham

792 741 735 728 710 710

297 279 255 231 226

Women High Series Tracy Elliott 769 Jamie Hays 674 Cathy Torgerson 656 Willa Russell 624 Karla Kliethermes 621

Senior Men High Game Jim Gibson Sr. 277 Bob Burns 264 Palmer Richardson 246 Joe Pajer 244

Senior Men High Series Dorsey Flaugher 643 Jim Gibson Sr. 635 Wes Turner 630 Ed Maxwell 630

Senior Women High Game Barbara Butts 246 Artice Kramer 215

Senior Women High Series Barbara Butts 589 Linda Hughes 582

Youth — Most Pins Over Average Bumpers Preps Junior Majors Mason Nichols +39 Dylan Richwine +61 Kevin Reiser +143 Audrey Lynn +33 Zach Smith +60 Todd Perry +114 Kaleb Mc Cloud +10 Ryan Knight-Daiss+58 Alex Pinnick +84 Josey Willard +10 Chase James +56 Shelby Hicks +74

Park University held its December 2010 Kansas City Area Commencement ceremony at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence. The following students from Gladstone received degrees: • Master of Business Administration: Adam K. Austin, Business Administration; Shawn Ryan Hartman, Business Administration. • Master of Arts in teaching: Kimberly Marie Foster, 9-12 English. • Master of Education: Laura D. Yates, Literacy Education. • Bachelor of Arts: Gabriel Bol Jok Ajak, Business Administration/ Finance; Daniel Troy Burgon, Human Geography; Antoinette Charlese Guillen, Sociology; Jill Ann Payton, Elementary Education. • Bachelor of Science:

Daniel Troy Burgon, Human Geography and Physical Geography; Nancy J. Harper, Management; Dawn O’Neill, Management/Accounting. • Associate of Science: Todd Michael Lewis, Gladstone, Management. Several Northland Career Center students were very successful at the SkillsUSA State Competition held March 31 through April 2 at Linn State Technical College. The state of Missouri will be represented by the following student, among others, at the 47th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference to be held at The Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City June 19 to 24, 2011. Madeline Cherrito of Oak Park High School took first in the leadership contest of Prepared Speech.

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A hard lesson

Sometimes death isn’t an end or a beginning “His soul swooned slowly as he heard the snow falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling, like the descent of their last end, upon all the living and the dead.” — “The Dead” by James Joyce It was Monday morning and I needed to say something. Like millions of other Americans the night before, I’d already retreated to the redoubt of my bed when I learned Osama bin Laden was dead. I got a text. “Have you seen the news?” it read. I swam in an emotional cocktail of shock, euphoria and skepticism to my living room and turned on the TV. The president, in one of his finest speeches, explained what had happened. I nearly lost my breath trying to figure out how to react. I understood the victorious mass gathered outside the White House. I got that reaction and felt something akin to it. But that wasn’t exactly what was simmering inside me. As Obama spoke, memories I’d sent to the attic reacquainted themselves with me: Images of a September morning almost a decade ago when the world I knew was annihilated and buried in concrete and steel ash. When the Berlin Wall fell and the Soviet Union collapsed, I had such hope for a lasting, meaningful peace. I thought my child would never have to live with the fear of sudden, inexplicable death wrought by hate and misunderstanding. When the Twin Towers fell, that nascent peace was murdered along with all the human victims. My son was born a few months later, and all he’s known is a nation defined by terror and the war it spawned. I wasn’t in New York, Washington, D.C., or Pennsylvania when bin Laden’s henchmen murdered almost 3,000 people, but — like all Americans — it still left an indelible scar that has festered more or less painfully for nearly

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a decade. Now, the man responsible for that pain is dead. And I still don’t know how to react. So the morning after bin Laden’s end was revealed, I stood in the living room and tried to conjure up the right words to explain to my son what had happened. It seemed like my son deserved an explanation, deserved to understand why he’s likely to live his entire life in a state of endless war and to appreciate the historic demise of the man who started it. It’s a hard thing to teach a child that sometimes shooting a man in the head is justice. Make no mistake: I believe bin Laden’s death was justified. But that makes it no less a hard lesson. One doesn’t hold a newborn child and dream of having that particular conversation. I told my son about that September morning in 2001. I talked about why the nation invaded Afghanistan and chased bin Laden into Pakistan. I talked about the long search for enemy No. 1 and the relief felt by so many people as it finally ended. But all my words seemed inadequate. I couldn’t possibly do justice to the thousands of Americans who have died, been maimed physically and emotionally, or had to struggle as loved ones rotated in and out of combat zones. But more than anything else, what made that talk with my son so hard was that I couldn’t offer any real hope of closure. Bin Laden’s death is an end to an evil man, but not to the evil he sired. Our children will have to live with that fact long after we’re memories. And that’s a hard thing to say.

LAWMAKERS RESPOND

◆ Continued from Page A1 After news spread that al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. forces, elected officials released the following statements. “The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation’s effort to defeat al-Qaida. Yet his death does not mark the end of our effort. There’s no doubt that al-Qaida will continue to pursue attacks against us. We must — and we will — remain vigilant at home and abroad. As we do, we must also reaffirm that the United States is not — and never will be — at war with Islam.” President Barack Obama

“After a long and very bad chapter of world history, Osama Bin Laden is dead and justice delivered.” U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill

“After the 9/11 attacks, we vowed to bring those responsible for that cowardly act to justice. Today, our intelligence and military professionals have made good on that promise. … This is not the end of our fight, but it may mark an important turning point in our efforts to combat global terrorism.” U.S. Rep. Sam Graves

“Having attended funerals of brave Clay County soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, the news of Osama bin Laden’s death reminds us their sacrifice was not in vain. This is a testament to the tenacity and fierceness of our American military and intelligence services. While the war on terror remains, this stands as a signal to the world that freedom will prevail over tyrants.” State Sen. Luann Ridgeway

Missouri praise for raid By Tim Sampson Missouri News Horizon

As more details continue to emerged about the targeted raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Islamabad, Pakistan that left the al-Qaida leader dead, Missouri lawmakers were quick to praise the Navy SEAL(s) who executed the dangerous mission. Gov. Jay Nixon, speaking at a previously planned ceremony to honor wounded veterans, said the assassination represents the culmination of a nearly decade-long manhunt. “Our entire state, our entire nation and the world respects and wants to give thanks and congratulations not only the people who gave the orders, but to the people who executed those

DEATH: War not over yet

orders in a very dangerous situation,” the governor said. Sen. Roy Blunt, who sits on the Senate’s intelligence committee, praised the soldiers for sticking to their objective even after the helicopter they flew in on experienced technical difficulties. The Navy SEAL(s) had to abandon and destroy their helicopter and be picked up by a back-up helicopter. Blunt believes that bin Laden’s death is a major blow to al-Qaida. He said that bin Laden was still a crucial fundraiser and motivational figure for other members of the terrorist network. He said the leader’s death was justified. “It verifies that there is a price to be paid and that his violent view of the world is a view that has a violent end,” he said.

Bin Laden perpetrated one of the worst crimes in U.S. history, Boydston said. Now the case is closed. “I feel really comfortable that he got the severe justice that he deserved,” Boydston said.

Bin Laden’s demise brings relief

Paul Vescovo of Smithville said he was relieved that Osama bin Laden had finally been found living in Pakistan and justice was served. “I feel a sense of justice and relief that bin Laden can no longer be out there planning more terrorist attacks. It took 10 years, but justice finally prevailed,” Vescovo said. Vescovo, who was Clay County sheriff when the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks took place, at the time had a gigantic United States flag installed in front of the James S. Rooney Justice Center and organized a candlelight ceremony to honor the 3,000 people killed in one of most heinous attacks on American soil when airplanes commandeered by terrorists crashed into the World Trade Center, Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania. Bin Laden, who was born in Saudi Arabia, was considered the mastermind behind the attack. Vescovo recent ly returned from Afghanistan, where he had been an adviser to the Afghan National Police.

Bigger job remains in Afghanistan

Osama bin Laden’s end was personal for Tim McMichael.

These days, McMichael is Clay County’s director of human resources. Before he took that post last year, though, McMichael spent more than two decades in the U.S. Army, a term that included two years with a combat support hospital unit in Afghanistan. Though bin Laden’s death may not end the war on terror, McMichael said, it does signal the end of one important mission shared on some level by everyone who has served in the military since the war on terror began on Sept. 11, 2001. “I was elated, really,” McMichael said. “When you take one of the big players out of the game, you feel like you’ve definitely made some progress.” Bin Laden’s death is particularly meaningful for the servicemen and women who served in Afghanistan, McMichael said. They saw first hand every day the horror inflicted by bin Laden’s terror network. McMichael described helping families who had seen their men murdered and women kidnapped by bin Laden’s henchmen in al-Qaida and the Taliban. Entire villages were often forced to turn over their money and crops when these sectarian fighters showed up, according to McMichael. “Osama bin Laden caused so much devastation in Afghanistan,” McMichael said. McMichael recalled the work he and his fellow soldiers did in their spare time to help local communities in Afghanistan. They built schools, supported clinics and raised money for edu-

cational efforts. A lasting peace for all Afghanis should be the ultimate goal of U.S. efforts, McMichael. That mission remains is still unfinished. “Just bringing some peace and harmony was big deal when I was there,” McMichael said. “I’m talking about true democracy, where people know that they can sleep at night and not get their doors knocked in by some thug.”

Bin Laden left evil legacy

Cisse Spragins of Kansas City, who is chairwoman of the Missouri State Libertarian party, minced no words. “I am glad to hear of the death of Osama bin Laden, who had no qualms about slaughtering American civilians. Unfortunately, bin Laden leaves behind an evil legacy in the United States: the Department of Homeland Security, TSA, Patriot Act, warrantless wiretaps, the ‘state secrets’ doctrine and other violations of Americans’ civil and economic rights. Just like bin Laden, these programs must be terminated. President Obama must also end the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya. It’s time to stop being the world’s policeman. It’s time to bring all those troops home. Our government should also end its foreign aid programs, which create future terrorists by funding many dictators around the world.” — Angie Anaya Borgedalen and Ray Weikal contributed to this report

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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. 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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 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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 ______________________________________ _____________________________________________________

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A16 Gladstone Dispatch

Thursday, May 5, 2011

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/Matthew J. Wilson

Missouri National Guard Staff Sgt. Jonathan Dalman, left, of Gladstone blocks a punch from Sgt. David Rusin during training in preparation for the fourth annual Army National Guard 2011 Combatives Tournament Championship March 19 and 20 at Fort Benning, Ga. It is the first year the Missouri Guard sent a full team to compete. Dalman, along with others, won his weight bracket at a tournament in January to earn the right to represent the sate at the national tournament.

No more paper checks from Social Security The U.S. Department of the Treasury has retired the paper Social Security check for millions of baby boomers and others applying for federal benefits, a move that will save taxpayers $1 billion over the next 10 years. As of Sunday, May 1, anyone newly applying for Social Security, Veterans Affairs or other federal benefits will need to choose an electronic payment method. Paper checks will no longer be an option. People currently receiving their federal benefits by paper check must switch to direct deposit by March 1, 2013. “More than 18 million baby boomers are expected to reach retirement age during the next five years, with 10,000 people a day becoming eligible for Social Security benefits,” said U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios. “It costs 92 cents more to issue a payment by paper check than by direct deposit. We are

“We are retiring the Social Security paper check option in favor of electronic payments because it is the right thing to do for benefit recipients and American taxpayers alike.” U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios retiring the Social Security paper check option in favor of electronic payments because it is the right thing to do for benefit recipients and American taxpayers alike.” In Missouri, nearly 361,000 baby boomers are expected to reach retirement age over the next five years, and current federal benefit recipients in the state rely on nearly 197,000 Social Security or Supplemental Security Income paper check payments each month.

If everyone in Missouri switched to electronic payment, approximately $2.2 million would be saved each year.

Historic move

On Jan. 31, 1940, Ida Mae Fuller received the first monthly Social Security benefit check and, to date, about 165 million people have received Social Security benefits. The movement toward electronic payments has been steadily increasing. According to the 2010 Federal Reserve Payments Study, electronic payments now make up over threequarters of all noncash payments nationwide. There were 5.7 billion fewer checks written in 2009 than in 2006, a decline of 6.1 percent per year — while electronic payments grew 9.3 percent during that same period. Approximately eight in 10 already receive their Social Security or other federal benefit payment electronically.

CINCO DE MAYO Cinco de Mayo celebrates the legendary Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, in which a Mexican force of 4,500 men faced 6,000 well-trained French soldiers. The battle lasted four hours and ended in a victory for the Mexican army under Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza. Along with Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16, Cinco de Mayo has become a time to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. ■ 31.7 million — The number of U.S. residents of Mexican origin in 2009. These residents constituted 10 percent of the nation’s total population and 66 percent of the Hispanic population. ■ $393 billion — The value of total goods traded between the United States and Mexico in

2010. Mexico was our nation’s third-leading trading partner, after Canada and China. The leading U.S. export commodity to Mexico in 2010 was unleaded gasoline ($5.9 billion); the leading U.S. import commodity from Mexico in 2010 was crude petroleum ($22.6 billion). ■ $100.4 million — Product shipment value of tamales and other Mexican food specialties (not frozen or canned) produced in the United States in 2002. ■ $48.9 million — Product shipment value of frozen enchiladas produced in the United States in 2002. Frozen tortilla shipments were valued even higher, at $156 million. Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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