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Garnos to join City Council William “Bill” Garnos has been ally recognized planning and conselected for appointment to the Glad- sulting business, Garnos brings many stone City Council. assets to this position, Garnos, when the release said. appointed in He has been a Gladstone resident for more August, will fulfill than 20 years and active the unexpired term in city initiatives for a of former Counnumber of years. He has cilman Les Smith, served two years as the who retired at the vice chair of the Planend of June. “Mr. Garnos has ning Commission and demonstrated his most recently as the leadership ability commission chair. He in recent years with also was actively engaged his activity in the in the public safety sales community and tax initiative, the water/ through his supsewer bond issue and the road improvement bond port of community initiatives,” Mayor issues in 2010. Garnos is also a 2011 Barry McCullough said in a press graduate of the Future Bill Garnos release. “We look Leaders Academy. He forward to working comes to the council with more than seven years experience with him on the City Council.” A successful businessman in a nation- in state government in South Dakota.

Clay County to begin collecting city taxes Gladstone not yet part of joint venture By Angie Anaya Borgedalen This fall, property owners in at least four Clay County cities will not get tax bills from their city governments, but they’ll still have to pay their taxes. Instead the bills for the first time will be sent from the county collector of revenue’s office. Clay County has agreed to collect city real estate and personal property taxes for Kearney, North Kansas City, Avondale and Birmingham in what Collector Lydia McEvoy hopes is the beginning of a new partnership between the county and its cities. Contracts with the first four cities were unanimously approved by the Clay County Commission at its meeting July 11. The coun-

ty will send out tax bills for the four cities beginning in early November. Smithville has also expressed interest in the county collecting its taxes, McEvoy said. McEvoy said the county would incur some expenses to upgrade computer software this year to implement the new program but it should recoup its investment over the next few years. As more cities take advantage of the opportunity it could save taxpayers money, get funds distributed to taxing entities faster and decrease duplication, she said. The cities currently get their tax information from the county assessor’s office and send out and process their own bills. McEvoy said she was excited about the opportunity to provide this service to the cities and taxpay-

ers. The cities will pay the county a fee to collect their taxes. The county currently collects taxes for a number of taxing entities, including school districts. “There are 25 municipalities that are contained either entirely or partly within Clay County,” McEvoy said. “We would be happy to collect for all of them.” She said Liberty, Gladstone and Kansas City were also considering having the county collect their taxes beginning in 2012. By starting the process with smaller cities, McEvoy said it would give the county the opportunity to work out any bugs with the collection system. Liberty Assistant City Administrator Dan Estes TAXES/Page A5

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By Angie Anaya Borgedalen In the wake of growing allegations of wrongdoing, momentum appears to be growing to convince Clay County Auditor William Norris to resign. Andrew Palmer, who is on the board of directors of the Clay County Pachyderms and maintains a conservative political blog, ClayCoMoPolitics, said he was getting a lot of traffic on his blog critical of Norris. “He needs to resign,” Palmer said. “The moral and correct thing for this gentleman to do is to leave office.” Norris said that is not going to happen. “Absolutely not,” Norris said by email when asked directly if he planned to resign from office. Ben Wierzbicki, chairman of the Clay County Republican Central Committee, said he considered calling a special meeting to discuss the allegations raised in an investigation by Channel 41 reporter Russ Ptacek that Norris, 28, is a convicted felon, that he misused county computers, stalked women and lied about his qualifications. Wierzbicki said the committee would likely discuss the matter at its regular monthly session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, in the Clay County Administration Building on the Liberty Square. “He’s welcome to come to the meeting,” Wierzbicki said, referring to Norris. “It’s open to the public.

William Norris says he will not resign despite pressure We have nothing to hide.” In an unusual move, the Central Committee voted unanimously before the 2010 November general election not to endorse Norris. “We voted not to endorse him because he was not up front about his education and credentials,” Wierzbicki said. During the campaign, Norris claimed to be a graduate of William Jewell College and a certified public accountant. According to college and state officials, Norris was neither. Nonetheless, Norris beat Democrat incumbent auditor Sheila Ernzen in an election that saw all Democrat county officeholders on the ballot swept out of office by Republican opponents. Norris said he was fulfilling the duties of his office and accused the “liberal media of ragging on the Republicans.” He said he was doing the job voters elected him to do. “I’ve broken no laws and I continue to work hard for the citizens of Clay County,” he said in an email. Acknowledging that he did try to dodge Ptacek for weeks while the reporter was gathering information, Norris, however, said he had not missed work and often showed up after hours. He said an annual outside audit of the county’s books had been completed and he planned to hire someone to replace Cherie Warren, an accountant in his office whose employment

was terminated July 22. Warren was arrested and charged in June in Johnson County, Kan., on possession of methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia and criminal damage, but Norris said Warren’s legal problems had nothing to do with her departure.

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A spokesman for Clay County Prosecutor Dan White’s office said they could neither confirm nor deny if there was an investigation going on into the Norris allegations. White

has several options, including calling for a special prosecutor, requesting assistance from the state attorney general or taking the matter before a grand jury, whose deliberations are secret. In 2008, when former Auditor Vic Hurlbert was under fire by the County Commission for abusing his office, a circuit judge at White’s behest appointed a special prosecutor to look into the allegations. Under a negotiated arrangement, Hurlbert agreed to resign but did not do so until

after newly elected Gov. Jay Nixon, a Democrat, took office in early 2009. As a result, the GOP was denied the appointment. Nixon appointed Ernzen, a CPA and former county treasurer, to fill Hurlbert’s unexpired term. If it was determined Norris had been convicted or pleaded guilty to a felony and lied on the candidate declaration form that he signed on March 29, 2010, he could be ineligible to remain in office. David Reinhart, election board co-director, said the

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Community Calendar TODAY, AUG. 4 LIBRARY: The all-ages program Bubba and Trixie will be presented at 10 a.m. at the Gladstone branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut. This program is based on the book by local Missouri author Lisa Campbell Ernst. Bubba is a “nervous Nelly” caterpillar afraid to leave his leaf. He meets Trixie, a crimpedwinged ladybug who knows no fear. Join their adventures as Trixie helps Bubba learn to enjoy life and be happy with what he is and what he becomes. Registration is required. For more information, call 454-1306 or visit www.mymcpl.org. KOSMOS SINGLES: Kosmos Singles is a social group for adults 50 and older. The next mixer will be from 5 to 7 p.m. in raised area near the patio at Nick & Jake’s, 6325 Lewis, Parkville. A dollar donation is requested. For more information on other activities, visit www.kosmossingles.com. BIBLE CAFE: Bible Café 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. 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 informa-

tion, contact Peg Simmons at 452-4302 or by email at jpsimford@att.net, or visit www.northlandchorus.org. SENIOR SOFTBALL: Players 50 and older play softball from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday at Macken Park in North Kansas City. There is no cost to play, and teams are chosen at random each day — no league and no pressure. For more information, call 786-7232. JOY: Just Older Youth will meet at noon for lunch and a program at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1441 N.E. Englewood Road. The program following lunch will feature Nick Artz, vocalist and Jennifer Howerton pianist. For information, visit www.northminsterkc.org or call 453-2545. BUBBA AND TRIXIE: Beginning at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut, Gladstone, a program based on the book “Bubba and Trixie” by Missouri author Lisa Campbell Ernst will be given. The event is open to all ages, and registration is required. To register, visit www.mcpl. lib.mo.us or call 454-1306. ANTIOCH GARDENERS: From 2 to 3:30 at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut in Gladstone, Antioch Gardeners will meet to share gardening tips and tricks. The event is for adults, and registration is required. To register, visit www.mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 454-1306. ART LEAGUE: The Northland Art League will meet at 7 p.m. at Fairview Christian

Church, 1800 N.E. 65th St in Gladstone. There will be a presentation by photographer Kenneth Keith on High Dynamic Range Photography.

FRIDAY, AUG. 5 THEATRE IN THE PARK: Beginning at 8:30 p.m., Gladstone Theatre in the Park will present “Thoroughly Modern Millie” at Oak Grove Park, 76th and Troost. The performance is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 4234085. In case of inclement weather, call 437-2489 or visit www.gladstone.mo.us. 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. All current or retired federal employees are invited to attend. Lunch will be available at Wexford Place after the meeting. For more information, call Ethlyn McCleave at 454-3491.

SATURDAY, AUG. 6 THEATRE IN THE PARK: Beginning at 8:30 p.m., Gladstone Theatre in the Park will present “Thoroughly Modern Millie” at Oak Grove Park, 76th and Troost. The performance is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 4234085. In case of inclement weather, call 437-2489 or visit www.gladstone.mo.us.

SUNDAY, AUG. 7 THEATRE IN THE PARK: Beginning at 8:30 p.m., Gladstone Theatre in the Park will present “Thoroughly Modern Millie” at Oak Grove Park, 76th and Troost. The

performance is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 4234085. In case of inclement weather, call 437-2489 or visit www.gladstone.mo.us.

MONDAY, AUG. 8 QUILTERS AND STITCHERS: From 10 a.m. to noon at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut in Gladstone, the Antioch Library Quilters and Stitchers will share their projects. All beginning and experienced quilters and stitchers are invited. The event is for adults, and registration is required. To register, visit www.mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 454-1306. MOVIE NIGHT: Beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut in Gladstone, an anime movie will be shown and goodies provided. The event is for teens, and registration is required. To register, visit www.mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 454-1306 TUESDAY, AUG. 9 ACADEMIC SEARCH: Beginning at 7 p.m. at the North Oak Branch of MidContinent Public Library, 8700 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, a demonstration will be given to show how to use the Academic Search Premier research database to access more than 3,000 scholarly and professional journals. The event is for adults, and registration is required. To register, visit www.mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 436-4385. LEARNINGEXPRESS: Beginning at 2 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060

N. Chestnut, Gladstone, a demonstration will be given showing how to access LearningExpress Library and its key features. The event is for adults, and registration is required. To register, visit www.mcpl.lib.mo.us or call 454-1306.

information, call 454-1306 or visit www.mymcpl.org.

THURSDAY, AUG. 11 KOSMOS SINGLES: Kosmos Singles is a social group for adults 50 and older. A mixer will be from 5 to 7 p.m. in the bar area at Abuelo’s in Zona Rosa. A dollar donation is requested. For more information on other activities, visit www.kosmossingles.com.

LIBRARY: The program Blue Ribbons at the County Fair will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Gladstone branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut, for ages 3 and older. Who grew the biggest pumpkin? Who raised the grandest pig? Who made the cleverest scarecrow? These answers and more in a whoopee-filled day at the county fair. Young listeners learn to do their “blue ribbon best” in these festival fall yarns. Registration is required. For more information, call 454-1306 or visit www.mymcpl.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 12 LIBRARY: The program Internet 101 for adults will be presented at 10 a.m. at the Gladstone branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut. This session will feature an online demonstration of basic Web browsing. Join the program and learn about interesting sites and tips on how you can become an online surfer. Registration is required. For more information, call 4541306 or visit www.mymcpl.org.

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FARMERS MARKET: The Gladstone Farmers Market is open each Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m. in the paved lot at 70th Street and N. Locust. For more information, call 436-2200.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: The Back to School Bash will take place at 5 p.m. at Oak Grove Park, 76th and N. Troost. For more information, call 423-4085. In case if inclement weather, call 816-437-2489 or visit www.gladstone.mo.us.

ALL ABOUT JAPAN: Japanese Culture Night will begin at 6 p.m. at the Gladstone branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut. The program is for ages 15 and older. Join Eulaula Jennings and learn conversational Japanese. Each session covers conversational phrases and reading. Music, movement, and visual materials are used to enhance your learning experience. Open to beginners and advanced speakers. Registration is required. For more

STORYTELLLING: From 2 to 4 p.m. River and Prairie Storyweavers will hold its monthly Northland meeting at the First Bank of Missouri Community Room, 5959 N.E. Antioch Road, Gladstone. Northland storytellers Steve Otto and Gary Kuntz will be there to tell stories, talk about the art of storytelling and help anyone who needs to stand up in front of a group and speak.

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Gladstone Dispatch A5

Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011

Ready, willing and able The county will collect the money and disburse it to the cities, right?

be extensive this year as well, as many taxpayers will have questions about their bills. Howev“Yes, just like we do er, our phone bank is for all the other taxing staffed with temporary jurisdictions. The money personnel, so again, we What cities will you will be disbursed elec- do not anticipate having collect taxes for this year? tronically in most cases, a need for permanent, “We are still in ongo- on a monthly basis.” additional staff.” ing negotiations with How much will the several municipalities, Will you also collect but we have signed, for Kansas City, cities pay the county for this service? approved cont rac ts Liberty and with North Kansas City, Gladstone sometime “The cities/villages will Kearney, Avondale and in the near future? pay Clay County 1 percent Birmingham. Several “We hope to collect for of the total amount colother municipalities have all three of these cities lected, will pay the assesapproached us to begin in 2012 if that is what sor’s office 0.625 percent collections in 2012, and they want. Kansas City’s of the total amount colwe plan to bring on every contract will be differ- lected, and will pay the municipality that we can ent from the other cities collector’s office 1 perin 2012.” because of their special cent of the total amount collections needs, but we collected. Once a city is Will you be collecting have had excellent dis- set up in our system, in both real and personal cussions with city staff the second and subseproperty taxes? regarding collecting for quent years, that city will “Yes, as long as the cit- them in 2012. Gladstone only pay the collector’s ies want us to.” and Liberty are consider- office 0.625 percent of the ing using our services in total amount collected. If a city has particular comWill there be a letter 2012 as well.” plex special assessments, of explanation going out with the bills? Will you need to hire the collector’s office may need to charge more, but “We plan an educa- additional staff? “Not at this time. we haven’t had to do that tion campaign for city staff, newspaper adver- Much of the complex- yet with the cities we tisements, an informa- ity of collecting for the have contracted with. We tional brochure at our cities is handled by our will re-examine the fee tax payment locations software. Our software structure once the cities and inserts in the tax will have to go through are set up and collections bills themselves.” extensive upgrades, and are running smoothly to we will need to use con- ensure that it is fair for When will the tax sultants from our soft- all parties. Also, the city bills start going out? ware company to walk of Kansas City will have “Tax bills gener- us through the setup a different fee structure ally go out in early process. However, these (none has been discussed) November. One of my are one-time expenses. because their collections goals as collector is to After setup is complete, needs are unique.” eventually get the bills the software should be out a little sooner, but able to handle collections In what way will this this year, they will prob- from year to year with- benefit the cities/ ably still go out at the out the need for addi- county? beginning of Novem- tional staff. The burden “The cities will benefit on our phone bank will by taking advantage of ber.” Clay County Collector Lydia McEvoy responded to the following questions about collecting taxes for cities.

the county’s 96 percent collection rate for personal property taxes, and 98 to 99 percent collection rate for real estate taxes. City taxpayers will also benefit from having all the same payment options that are currently available for county bills (partial payments, online payments, etc.). There will also be some cost savings to the cities of amounts they previously paid to have bills printed, for postage and stationery and for staff time to pursue payment. “The county will benefit from the revenue coming to the county, but also from an improved relationship with the cities served by Clay County. There are many municipalities that have been waiting for Clay County to reach out to them with this service. As collector, I look forward to working with these cities as one team to bring them their much needed tax revenue.”

TAXES: Juvenile justice building has ties to outlaw the potential in 2012.” Kearney City Adminissaid they were continu- trator Jim Eldridge said ing discussions with McE- his city anticipated saving voy. He said Liberty had a about $6,000 on postage high collection rate simi- and increasing tax colleclar to the county, with 94 tions by another $6,000. percent collection of personal property taxes and In other business The county commission a 99 percent collection of real estate taxes. He agreed to spend $500 a said the county proposed month for utilities for a charging an initial fee of building at 9 S. Leonard 2 percent for collecting St. that formerly housed the city’s taxes and would the Liberty Area Chamthen drop the fee to 1.625 ber of Commerce and will percent the next year of now be turned over to the juvenile justice departthe amount collected. “Working all the num- ment to use for its transibers, we did not see a tions program. large enough increase in The building, adjacent revenue or drop in inter- to the juvenile detennal costs to offset the pro- tion center, was built in posed collection charges,” 1842 as the first MethodEstes said. However, he ist Church west of the said, “beyond the num- Mississippi River. It was bers, we do see enhanced also the Clay Seminary services having the county for Ladies where Zerelda collect local taxes and are James, Jesse James’ wife, committed to discussing was once a student. Continued from Page A1

Where can taxpayers go to find out more information?

“As we get all of the software upgraded, and the data input, more and more information will be available on the county’s general website (www. claycountymo.gov) and at the collector’s office website (collector.claycountymo.gov). The collector’s office will also try to get as much information out in written form as possible or resident can call 407-3202.”

Brag Book Henry Mojica of Gladstone, son of Abel and Dyan Mojica, graduated from Space 201 of Kansas Adventures in Outer Space June 24 at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center. Henry will be entering eighth grade at St James Catholic School this fall. KAOS Space 201 incorporates aspects of astro-

Free, reduced-price lunch applications available Service Notes Savannah L. Peterson, daughter of Matt and Angela Peterson of Kansas City, has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. The six-week, twophased orientation program must be successfully completed by the cadets prior to entering their freshman year. The training prepares men and women to meet the mental and physical challenges experienced by new cadets. Phase one involves personal in-processing, orientation, and training in the fundamentals of being a cadet. Cadet trainees are prepared to adjust from civilian to military life and disciplines and learn proper wear of the uniform, saluting policies and procedures, drill and ceremony, marching and living quarters standards. During phase two, cadets train outdoors living in tents while learning to function in field conditions. Cadets apply and practice team work, cohesion and learn to deal with physically and mentally demanding situations. They complete the obstacle, confidence, assault and leadership reaction courses and participate in a rescue mission termed Operation Warrior. Peterson graduated in 2011 from Oak Park High School.

North Kansas City Schools has announced its revised free and reduced-price lunch policy under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. To be eligible for free lunches, a family of four’s annual salary must be less than $29,055, and to be eligible for reduced-price lunches, the annual salary for a family of four must be less than $41,348. The exception to this is foster children, who may be eligible no matter what the family income. To apply, fill out a Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family Application from the school’s office and return it there. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applica-

tions may be submitted any time during the school year. A complete application includes: • household income from all sources or Food Stamp/ Temporary Assistance case number; • names of all household members; • the signature and last four digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member signing the application. The director of Food and Nutrition Services will review the applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling, they may make a request either orally or in writing to the Executive Director, Support Staff, 2000 N.E. 46th St., Kansas City, MO 64116.

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A6 Gladstone Dispatch

Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011

In Our View

Allegations about auditor need full airing Good government starts with an informed electorate R ecent allegations that have come to light about Clay County Auditor William Norris are a clear example of why voting strictly along party lines can be dangerous. Prior to the November 2010 election, the Gladstone Dispatch’s sister newspapers in the county reported that Republican candidate William Norris’ credentials were dubious and printed an editorial warning voters to choose another candidate. The Kansas City Star had similar coverage. In an unusual move, the Clay County Republican Central Committee voted unanimously not to endorse Norris because he falsely claimed he was a certified public accountant and a graduate of William Jewell College. Angry voters, though, thought it was time for a change even if that meant

voting strictly Republican, despite the fact partisan politics do not come into play for county offices, and warnings from the news media and party officials. Nonetheless, Norris beat his GOP primary opponent Jay Jones, a CPA, and beat incumbent Democratic auditor Sheila Ernzen, also a CPA, in the November general election. Ironically, Norris’ embellishment of his educational background and credentials was not necessary. There are no requirements that the county auditor be a college graduate or a CPA. All that is required is that the person running be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the county, at least 21 years old and have a rudimentary knowledge of account-

ing practices. Norris meets those criteria. And the voters have spoken, whether we agree with them or not. Removing someone from office should not and cannot be taken lightly. However, there are serious allegations floating around that Norris outright lied to election officials in his declaration of candidacy, claiming that he had not been convicted of or found guilty of, or pleaded guilty to a felony under state law. Norris acknowledges that he was placed on probation for reportedly stalking his former girlfriend and violating an order of protection. Norris claims he is not a felon. An investigation by NBC’s Kansas City affiliate also uncovered a number of women who claim Norris posted nude photos of

them on the Internet, that Norris apparently used his county computer to visit dating and gambling sites, and that he had not been showing up for work during business hours. None of these allegations may be enough to removed Norris from office. This whole matter, though, needs to be sorted out. Either Norris is a convicted felon or he is not. It is up to the prosecutor’s office to determine whether Norris is eligible to hold the office. Prosecutor Dan White has the option of investigating this matter on his own, taking it before a grand jury, requesting a special prosecutor be appointed or calling on the state attorney general for assistance. Just because White is a Democrat, we

don’t think critics will claim that this is politically motivated. After all, many of those clamoring for Norris to resign from office are Republicans. If Norris is forced to resign or is ousted after going through proper legal procedures, Gov. Jay Nixon, a Democrat, will appoint Norris’ successor, who would serve until the next general election. We have every reason to believe Nixon would appoint a Democrat if given the chance, and voters would again be given the opportunity to pick the next county auditor. Norris is the poster boy for why voters should be informed and not vote so blindly, even if they are furious with Washington politicians. So pay attention and do your homework before going to the polls. Good government depends on it.

Tax collection arrangement could benefit cities W

e think it’s a good idea for Clay County to collect taxes for as many municipalities as it is feasible to do, especially smaller cities that have limited resources and limited ability to go after scofflaws who refuse to pay their taxes. Generally any time governments can cooperate, consolidate services and avoid duplication, it could benefit taxpayers. After all, the county currently collects more than $300 million annually for 32 taxing entities, including school districts. For example, the county last year col-

lected $49.6 million for Liberty Public Schools and charged the school district approximately 1.8 percent of the amount collected to pay for the service. As taxes are paid, the county disburses the funds to the schools monthly, with the bulk distributed in January. The collector recently agreed to collect real estate and personal property taxes under a fouryear contract for North Kansas City and under one-year contracts for Kearney, Avondale and Birmingham. Smithville has also expressed interest in having the county

collect its taxes. The collector is also discussing the option with Kansas City, Gladstone and Liberty. According to Collector Lydia McEvoy, there are 25 cities in the county, all of which collect their own taxes right now, and they all get the information needed to send out their tax bills from the county assessor. With the exception of Kansas City, which is in three counties and presents a more complicated scenario, it seems the collector could just add another line on the tax bills for the city it is col-

lecting for, much as it does for the library, disabilities board or roads. Since the county is already the provider to the taxing entities of this information, it makes perfect sense for the county to do the collecting for cities if they are interested. However, they must go into the arrangement knowing full well that if a new collector is elected, that person could discontinue the service, leaving the cities to scramble to set up a tax collection system again. This happened to Liberty a number of years ago when a former collector

refused to continue collecting taxes for the city. The county has a high rate of collection at 98 to 99 percent for property taxes and 96 percent for personal property taxes, according to McEvoy. Since vehicle owners need a tax receipt to get license plates, it behooves them to pay their county personal property taxes. They have no such incentive to pay city property taxes, and some don’t do it. For a small fee, cities could see costs for postage and supplies decrease and collections increase. It’s worth a try.

Community Voices

Another new beginning to look forward to with start of school Folks tend to think that spring is for beginnings. Sure, everything is fresh and green, and the fawns come out to terrorize permit drivers like myself, but I have to disagree. For myself and my peers, the real new beginnings are in the fall. At school we get to define ourselves, and for some of us it’s the first time we really have the opportunity to do so. That opportunity, that choice we all get to make is the best. It’s what makes going back to school so exciting and

AGGIE RIEGER

Oak Park High something I can’t help but adore. Clubs, sports, classes — they all tell us about ourselves now and who we’re going to be later. And if we don’t like what we’re doing or even who we’ve become, we can always just try something different in the fall. Unless it’s math. I’m still trying to figure out how to get my counselor to let me out of that one. OK, so maybe I’m not always thrilled about waking up in the morning and crawling into a dress for school, but for the first few days of a new school year there’s nothing better.

That first month or so after summer break are the very best days of the year because we get to be whoever we need to. That’s something we can mull over all summer long as we prepare for fall. Who we are from year to year is a choice, and we’ve been choosing this through internships, sport conditioning, camps, relaxation and everything else we’ve been up to during these past few months. Now, according to teen flicks, high school is supposed to be about figuring everything out, and I’ll be the first to admit that I’ll gladly take a new beginning each

fall. After all, we won’t have the same shot when we’re out of high school and in the “real world.” That seems to be where the rest of our lives is just one long, seamless stretch and, generally speaking, who we are needs to be pretty set. Out there, if we’re not confident in who we are, then it looks like we’re out of luck. For now, I’d much rather start fresh in the fall. Supposedly there’s no such thing as a stupid question in school, although I’d have to argue with that phrase of encouragement. But who we are, that’s the biggest and most important question of the fall.

It’s scary, but I have to admit I like the sound of that better than “Would you like to register for the ACT now or later?” But hey, on the bright side, new beginning means new outfit, yeah? Maybe not, but I’ll still try it. Aggie Rieger will be a junior at Oak Park High School in the fall. She spent most of her summer as an Editorial Department intern with the Gladstone Dispatch.

School Brief

Transportation director Shirley Patrick honored The Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation honored Shirley Patrick, director of North Kansas City Schools’ Transportation Department, with the 2011 Disting uished Ser vice Award. She was one of three named during the 46th annual MAPT convention. Patrick, who has worked in transportation for 37 years, began in 1974 as a school bus driver. Since then, she has acted as a certified driver trainer, as activities trip coordinator and dispatcher, as assistant director and for the past seven years, as director. Patrick won first place as a rookie driver in the state Road-E -O safety competition. Later she was a member of a first-place team of drivers for the same competition. While she is pleased with the many initiatives begun during her tenure as director of transportation — including cameras on all buses and the addition of the ZPass that tracks ridership, Patrick is most enthused about her involvement in the first bus safety program implemented in schools during the 1980s. Patrick, along with Joan Goldsberry, led some of the first school bus safety assemblies. As they were developing the safety program nearly three decades ago, Patrick knew they needed a visual — something to capture the attention of the younger K-5 students. She later found that inspiration in the aisles of a local grocery store. Patrick and Goldsberry used a cardboard bus on wheels for five years during safety assemblies until Dennis Essary, then director of transportation, had the department purchase Buster Bus. Buster was used annually until about two years ago when the robotic bus was replaced with the fully animated Barney the School Bus.

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Gladstone Dispatch A7

Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011

News in Brief

Gladfest seeks sponsors for October event

The board is comprised of two Democrats and two Republicans. The Republican members are Jim Chappell and Angela Beshears. Board members Businesses are invited are paid about $5,000 a to become a Gladfest year to serve. sponsor. The 32nd annual festival will take place Friday to Sunday, Sept. 30 to Oct. 2. Six levels of sponsorship are available, starting at $150. At this level, Patron Sponsors will have signage at the festival Gladstone Emergency and be listed in public- Management Agency will ity materials. Additional host a town hall meetbenefits and recognition ing to discuss how GEMA come with higher levels benefits residents and the of sponsorship. city. The public meeting Exclusive Event Title will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sponsors donate $3,000 Thursday, Aug. 11, at the and have exclusive name Gladstone Community recognition for a chosen Center. event, will be acknowlThe Emergency Operaedged 12 times from Cen- tions Plan, storm readiter Stage throughout the ness, disaster preparedfestival, receive one “mar- ness and other issues will ketplace” booth space, one be discussed. parade entry, two seats to Agencies from across view the parade and four the Northland also will VIP parking passes. Their be on hand to discuss logos will be displayed on how they work together a banner at the festival to protect communities area, printed on all festi- north of the river. val event materials and on Equipment and personthe Gladstone Chamber of nel will be on display from Gladstone Public Commerce’s website. Other sponsorship lev- Safety, Gladstone Emerels include: gency Management Agen• Premier Sponsors cy, Northland CERT, Clay County Sheriff’s Office donate $2,000. • Major Sponsors donate and Platte County Sheriff’s Office. $1,000. • Merit Sponsors donate $600. • Benefactor Sponsors donate $300 For more information, call 436 -4523 or visit w w w.gladstonechamber. com. Monthly permit activity for single-family units increased 14 percent in June over May, and Clay County was among the top five permitting counties, according to a press release from the Home The Clay County Board Builders Association of of Election Commission- Greater Kansas City. ers has welcomed two new With 262 single-family members to the board. units in the metro area, Gov. Jay Nixon has the year to date total for appointed, and the state the six months ending Senate has confirmed, June 30 lagged behind Anthony Bologna, Demo- the same period in 2010. crat, as chairman of the Independence led the board, filling the unex- list of top-permitting citpired term of the late Ger- ies with 66 followed by ald Randall. Bologna is Kansas City, Mo., with a former assistant Clay 32; Olathe, Kan., with 29; County prosecutor and is Overland Park, Kan., with currently in private prac- 24; and Lenexa, Kan., tice in Liberty. His term with 13. will expire in June 2013. By county, Jackson Nixon also appoint- County ranked first with ed and the Senate con- 102; followed by Johnfirmed Thelma Crawford, son County, Kan., with Democrat, to the board. 82; Clay County with Crawford is a local busi- 36; Platte County with ness owner and former 17; Cass County with 13; executive director of the and Leavenworth County, St. Louis Chapter of the Kan., with 10. National Association of No counties reported Women Business Own- multi-family permit activers, and current chair of ity in June, according to the Northland Regional the press release. Chamber of Commerce. “All in all, we believe Crawford replaced Susan these are encouraging Jones, and her term numbers and we are seeexpires in June 2015. ing a significant portion

On the Record JULY 21

of permit activity in an affordable range for buy- ■ NW 72ND ST AND N ers,” said HBA Executive BALTIMORE AV/TRAFFIC Officer Sara Corless. “And ARREST the activity indicates that ■ 2700 BLOCK NE 67TH builders have found tarPL/DEATH INVESTIGATION geted areas where there DOA is demand again — geo- ■ 7500 BLOCK N ANTIOCH graphically speaking.” RD/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY ■ 5200 BLOCK N OLD PIKE RD/AUTO THEFT ■ NE 72ND ST AND N M1 HWY/VEHICULAR NONINJURY ■ 1125 LOCUST/WARRANT SERVICE Clay County has accept- ■ 651 MULBERRY/ ed the military grave WARRANT SERVICE marker of the late Donald ■ 7000 BLOCK N OLIVE ST/ Pharis. The marker, which WARRANT SERVICE shows Pharis served at a ■ 1600 BLOCK NE first lieutenant in the U.S. 75TH TER/STEALING Army during World War MISDEMEANOR I, had been unclaimed at ■ 6700 BLOCK N OAK the Gowing Funeral Home TFWY/DESTRUCTION OF in Orrick since Pharis was PROPERTY cremated in 1992. ■ 6000 BLOCK N When the funeral home WOODLAND AV/ closed recently, the markINFORMATION REPORT er was discovered and an ■ 7200 BLOCK N OAK effort was launched to find TFWY/VEHICULAR a relative. According to Clay NONINJURY County officials, some- ■ NE 72ND ST AND N one at the funeral home OLIVE ST/VEHICULAR remembered that Pharis NONINJURY had donated his farm to ■ 100 BLOCK NW 74TH the county as a park. TER/WARRANT SERVICE Beth Beckett, county ■ 7200 BLOCK N INDIANA supervisor of historic sites, AV/BURGLARY 2ND said the marker would be DEGREE placed on display at the ■ 6000 BLOCK N BIRCAIN Pharis Farm alongside PhaPL/ASSAULT 3RD ris’ Army uniform. DEGREE DV — Angie Anaya Borgedalen ■ 7500 BLOCK N M1 HWY/ VEHICULAR NONINJURY ■ 7200 BLOCK N M1 HWY/ STEALING MISDEMEANOR ■ 5600 BLOCK N BROOKLYN AV/BURGLARY SECOND DEGREE ■ 6900 BLOCK N OLIVE ST/ASSAULT SECOND Wildfire danger is rising DEGREE as excessive heat dries out ■ NE 72ND ST AND N grasses and trees, so MisWOODLAND AV/DUI souri residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning and be careful when operating machinery. Moisture levels have ■ 7010 N HOLMES ST/ WARRANT SERVICE dropped to 4 percent in grasses, low enough for ■ 3000 BLOCK NE 56TH TER/WARRANT SERVICE them to burn even though they are green, said Mark ■ 6400 BLOCK N PROSPECT AV/FORGERY Nelson, regional forestry supervisor for the Missouri ■ 7200 BLOCK N OAK TFWY/TRESPASSING Department of Conserva■ 3900 BLOCK NE 76TH tion. ST/ANIMAL CONTROL Moisture levels in trees and shrubs are also drop- ■ 3900 BLOCK NE 76TH ST/ANIMAL CONTROL ping. “Things will burn now, ■ NE 73RD TER AND N OAK TFWY/VEHICULAR INJURY and they will burn hot,” ■ 6100 BLOCK N OAK Nelson said. TFWY/OUTSIDE ASSIST With low moisture levels, a wildfire could be ignited ■ 1300 CHERRY/WARRANT SERVICE by a careless toss of a lit cigarette butt, sparks from ■ 7400 BLOCK N OAK TFWY/FRAUD farm machinery or embers from a barbecue grill. The ■ 4900 BLOCK N OLD PIKE RD/STEALING extreme heat also makes MISDEMEANOR FA battling blazes more difficult and dangerous for ■ 7200 BLOCK N M1 HWY/STEALING firefighters. MISDEMEANOR Fire dangers will persist until significant rains ■ NE 72ND ST AND N BROOKLYN occur, Nelson said. AV/NARCOTICS — Missouri Department of PARAPHERNALIA Conservation

Emergency County accepts preparedness grave marker topic on Aug. 11 for Pharis

June housing permit activity increases

2 new election board members appointed

Dry conditions increase wildlife danger

JULY 22

■ NW 72ND ST/ DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ 6300 BLOCK N ANTIOCH RD/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 7010 N HOLMES ST/ WARRANT SERVICE ■ 1300 BLOCK NE 70TH TER/STEALING MISDEMEANOR FA ■ 7200 BLOCK N M1 HWY/ AUTO THEFT STOLEN ■ 2400 BLOCK NE PURSELL RD/FRAUD IDENTITY THEFT

JULY 23 ■ 6000 BLOCK N TRACY AV/ BURGLARY 1ST DEGREE ■ 6800 BLOCK N BROADWAY/DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ 900 BLOCK NE SHADY LANE DR/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 7200 BLOCK N M1 HWY/ STEALING MISDEMEANOR ■ 6700 BLOCK N OAK TFWY/TRAFFIC DWS ■ NW 60TH ST AND N BROADWAY/DUI ■ 6000 BLOCK NE 61ST ST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 7600 BLOCK N GARFIELD AV/BURGLARY 2ND DEGREE

■ 7000 BLOCK N OLIVE ST/ ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE DV ■ 7010 N HOLMES ST/ WARRANT SERVICE ■ PLATTE COUNTY JAIL/ WARRANT SERVICE ■ NE 73RD ST AND N OAK TFWY/ASSAULT THIRD DEGREE ■ NE SHADY LANE DR AND N PARK AV/VEHICULAR INJURY ■ 2100 BLOCK NE 61ST ST/STEALING FELONY

JULY 26 ■ 6700 BLOCK N CHESTNUT AV/STEALING FELONY ■ 5700 BLOCK N WOODLAND AV/ VEHICULAR HIT AND RUN ■ 1500 BLOCK NE 63RD ST/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY ■ 7100 BLOCK N OAK TFWY/AUTO THEFT ■ 12 S WATER ST/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 7000 BLOCK N OAK TFWY/VEHICULAR PRIVATE PROPERTY ■ CLAYCOMO PD/WARRANT SERVICE ■ 100 BLOCK NW 63RD TER/ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE

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By Angie Anaya Borgedalen Bow hunters — in anticipation of snagging a deer or two at Smithville Lake — might want to start looking for recipes for deer chili, deer jerky and deer stew. For the first time, portions of the lake property will be open for a managed archery hunt designed to reduce overpopulation of white-tailed deer. Approximately 20 hunters will be randomly selected from the pool of applicants. Chief Ranger Mike Kaullen said archery hunters can apply for the lottery through Wednesday, Aug. 31. The hunt will open Saturday, Oct. 1, and close on Friday, Nov. 11. “They can call the office at 407-3400 to confirm when the drawing will be held,” Kaullen said. “We predict we’ll have a lot of interest.” Kaullen said the odds of getting a deer should be pretty good. He said efforts by the Missouri Department of Conservation last fall to count the deer at the lake by helicopter were futile. “They said there were just too many to count,” he said. “We estimate that we have 40-plus deer per square mile.” He said deer usually stay within a home range of a mile to a mile and a half. According to informa-

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During the managed archery hunt at Smithville Lake this fall, the selected hunters will be encouraged to take an antlerless deer before taking a buck. tion compiled by park rangers, in 1925 it was estimated that there were 395 deer in Missouri. Today the estimated population is 800,000 to 1 million, 11.5 deer per square mile. During the 20102011 season, 259,568 deer were legally taken. To be eligible to participate in the managed hunt, Kaullen said hunters must have proper permits and licenses and must take a bow hunting safety education class as required by the conservation department. Kaullen said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the conservation department suggested the Clay County Parks Depa r t ment sponsor the managed hunt, not only to reduce the deer population but to decrease

the chances of vehicle accidents involving deer. Charlie Barr, parks director, said he had been in two cars accidents this year with deer. “It can be very dangerous,” Barr said. “People need to be very careful, especially at dusk and dawn when they seem to be the most active.” If left unchecked, Barr said the deer population could double in three years. Other than man and cars, the deer have no natural predators at the lake. “We want to avoid what’s been happening in Johnson County (Kan.) with the neighbors complaining,” Barr said. However, Barr said the deer were also a tourist attraction. “A lot of people come up just to see them,” he said. “But if you get too many, they become a nuisance.” Kaullen said they would encourage hunters to take an antlerless deer before taking a buck. He said the park would remain open for other activities while the hunts were going on. Kaullen said hunters would be given maps of the 20 designated hunting areas, which will be marked with signs. “It will be managed in a way that the general population may not even know there’s a hunt going on,” Kaullen said. “We’re looking forward to a successful hunt.”

Your Letters Council meeting attendance important for residents When is a victory not a victory? The entire singlesource trash controversy has been deferred for two years. So, in two years we get to look at this all again. More importantly, the issue caused the people of Gladstone to look closely at their city government and their City Council. This is a good thing and a bad thing. At the July 25th meeting, each council member read prepared comments. They all lambasted citizens for their fiery rhetoric or general speculations about this entire episode. One member went so far as to defame one of the haulers and one of the protest organizers. What all the council members appeared to miss is that they are elected to represent “me.” They have not been really listening to all of the me’s in the city. Also, their role is not to be my father or mother and protect me from spending an extra $70 a year. That amount will purchase groceries for four days for the average family of four — or take them to dinner once, or to the movies one and a half times, or to a T-Bones game (not the Royals), or purchase one pair of shoes. They caused all of the angst over that $70 — really? This episode has caused me to decide to start going to City Council meetings. It will certainly make me more aware of who is running for a seat

on City Council and — most importantly — who needs to be voted off the council. So, I hope you will stay interested and invested. The worst thing is apathy, which is what allowed this to be almost snuck past us this time. I hope the council will decide to see and hear the people who elected them instead of treating us like unknowing children. And finally, I hope that city government and the City Council will try for more transparency and keep us informed of developing situations. This attitude of “us” versus “them” can only lead to dire circumstances. See you at a council meeting.

petition’s effect can only be attributed to those of you who not only signed it, but who contributed so much time gathering those signatures. It truly was a community effort for which you all should be proud. Hopefully all learned from this event. The residents need to become more aware of what those we elect are doing. The representatives we elect need to become better listeners to and communicators with those who elect them and realize freedom of choice without endangerment to others is our number one priority. Thank you all for making a difference. Bill Ploth and Chase Voiles, Gladstone

Carol Fair, Gladstone

Residents’ message got through to city leaders With the City Council’s vote on the trash issue July 25, Gladstone residents have shown that one person can make a difference when everyone works together for a common cause. Even though the vote by the council was split two “yes” and two “no,” residents’ message got through enough to have made a difference in that the measure didn’t pass. Mayor McCullough and Councilwoman Jean Moore should be commended for listening to the volume of people who signed the petition protesting a vote to proceed. The success of the

Trash hauler thanks residents To the residents of Gladstone: All of us at Platte Valley Sanitation would like to say, “Thank you.” The residents of Gladstone demonstrated what America is all about: the freedom to choose and the right to voice your opinion. Since the birth of this nation, thousands of American soldiers have died to protect your right to have a voice in your own destiny, and on Monday, July 25, your voice was heard. Gladstone has always been our hometown and on July 25 we saw and felt this overwhelming support from the residents of our hometown. Jim Watje, owner, and employees Platte Valley Sanitation

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