Dec. 1, 2011 Gladstone Dispatch by Marty Novak

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All aglow Above, students from Oakwood Manor Elementary School sing carols for a large audience at the Gladstone Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting ceremony Nov. 22, in front of the First Bank of Missouri, 5959 Antioch Road. Antioch Middle School students also sang during the ceremony. The annual event recognizes the start of the holiday season and the community’s giving spirit with donations to the program going to support area charities that assist those in need during the holiday season. Contributions to the program are still being accepted at Gladstone City Hall, 7010 N. Holmes. For more information, call the Gladstone Parks and Recreation Department at 423-4091. Near the end of the ceremony, Gladstone Mayor Barry McCullough, Delaney Shields, Colton Sanford and Carter Sanford throw the switch to light the tree. The Gladstone Mayor’s Christmas Tree, shown at the far right, stands tall and bright. MARK JOHNSON/Photos special to Gladstone Dispatch

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United Way Corlew to run for state rep raises more than $36.2 million United Way volunteers, who’ve been working for the past 10 weeks asking friends, neighbors and co-workers to help those in need by giving to United Way, have reason to celebrate. Campaign leaders announced that volunteers raised more than $36.2 million, which is $1.1 million more than was raised last year, according to a press release. Campaign Co-chairs Peggy Dunn and Jay Lind made the announcement Nov. 18 during a noontime celebration at the Westin Crown Center Hotel attended by more than 700 United Way supporters, volunteers and community leaders. The money was raised through the efforts of thousands of volunteers who organized and conducted campaigns at Kansas City area companies, schools, nonprofit agencies and government offices. The announcement was the culmination of a challenge issued back in September, when the 2011 United Way fundraising campaign began, in which Dunn challenged local companies to try to increase their commitment to United Way by 5 percent. The increase could involve raising 5 percent more money, increasing the number of givers by 5 percent, or both. About 200 Kansas City area companies and government agencies have met or exceeded the challenge, with some reporting double- digit increases. Once again, Hallmark Cards and Sprint led the way this year in terms of dollars raised. Both companies met the 5 percent chal-

lenge, with Hallmark and its employees pledging $2.76 million and Sprint raising a total of $1.76 million, which was a 14 percent increase. Another company that had a remarkable United Way campaign this year was Black & Veatch. Black & Veatch becomes the fourth Kansas City area company to ever break the $1 million mark in contributions to United Way in a single year. Another critical element that contributed to the success of this year’s fundraising effort was a 9 percent increase in giving by members of United Way’s Tocqueville Society, which includes households pledging $10,000 or more to United Way annually. This year Tocqueville Society members pledged nearly $4.6 million, with 56 couples or individuals giving at the Tocqueville level for the first time. Also key to the communitywide fundraising effort was the $4.5 million pledged to support local nonprofit agencies by federal employees through the Combined Federal Campaign. More than $1.8 million was raised through individual gifts from people who are retired, self-employed or working for companies that don’t run United Way campaigns. Their generosity was matched by a number of Kansas City area companies that demonstrated compassionate and caring hearts. Fifteen companies received awards during the luncheon for employee giving, employee participation and executive support, when compared with similar sized companies.

Kevin Corlew of Kansas City has formed a candidate committee to run for state representative in 2012. He has been meeting with local groups and knocking on constituents’ doors to introduce the campaign, according to a campaign press release. Though the legislative-district lines have yet to be determined because of census changes, the district in which he will run likely will cover parts of Kansas City North, Gladstone and North Kansas City. No other Republican has expressed an interest in entering the race so far. The decision to seek public office is “fueled by a passion to see Missouri — its individuals and businesses — thrive,” Corlew said. “We need leaders who push for an economic climate in which business owners can be innovative, grow their companies, and create jobs without the burden of heavy and uncertain government regulation.” Corlew practices at the law firm of Shook, Hardy & Bacon and has more than six years of experience as a lawyer, including two years as a judicial law clerk for a state supreme court judge. His involvement in the Northland includes serving for the past three years as a board member for the Oaks Homes Association, for which he is currently chairman. Corlew is on the Clay County Republican Central Committee, president of the Clay County Pachyderm Club and serves in various leadership capacities for his church. He is a 2011 graduate of the Leadership Northland program sponsored by the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce. He provided insight on the economic development team for the

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Kevin Corlew has announced his candidacy for state representative. New legislative-district boundaries have not been established since the most recent national census, but Corlew expects the seat he seeks will serve parts of Kansas City North, Gladstone and North Kansas City. recent Vision North project, which brought together leaders from various fields in Clay and Platte counties to identify emerging needs and develop strategies to continually improve the quality of life in the Northland. Married with three children, Corlew describes himself a family man. He and his wife, Amy, were honored this fall by the Congressional Coalition on Adop-

tion Institute as Angels in Adoption. The award, for which they were nominated by U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, recognized the Corlews for their own three adoptions as well as other adoption-promoting efforts. Corlew also volunteers to teach kids programs at his church and supports activities at the North Kansas City Schools elementary school his two older children attend and where his wife serves as PTA president. He helped coach his son’s youth football team this fall. “The choices we as citizens and government make today affect not only the current state of affairs, but also the world we prepare for our children,” Corlew said. He said his real-life experience would prove invaluable as a legislator if elected. Before attending law school, he worked for seven years to help teenagers and strengthen families as the director of a church youth program. He has also has worked as a bank teller, custodian and warehouse worker. “My 20 years of private-sector experience will go with me to Jefferson City and will give me insight into how proposed legislation will impact Missourians,” he said. The primary for representative seats will be held in August 2012, with the general election to follow in November. Corlew plans to meet as many Northlanders as possible to learn their needs and concerns in the coming months. “(Having) honed my advocacy skills in my profession, I want to be a passionate voice for Northland interests in the State General Assembly,” he said.

Tree purchase comes in below budget As a Tree City, Gladstone is continually looking for affordable ways to improve its tree population, and this year it has had the opportunity to work with a nonprofit to purchase 30 trees at a discount. As trees age, they can become diseased, damaged by storms and die, which makes it necessary to plant new trees each year. This is done a few at a time around Arbor Day. Recently the city parks department had the opportunity to work with Tree Relief in Maryland Heights to purchase 30 trees, each 2 inches in caliper. These trees will be planted by City Gardner Beth Houlihan and the parks crews. The city paid $56 for each tree through the notfor-profit organization. It would have cost $150 to $200 per tree if they had been bought through a nursery. This savings

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School Briefs

Winnetonka craft fair Dec. 3

Northland Christian School offers students from fifth through 12th grades the opportunity to compete against other schools in Missouri and Kansas. The school offers volleyball, soccer, basketball and track. Each season, varsity teams take part in the statewide tournament in Joplin. Brandy Tanner is the athletic director and also serves as the Trailblazers’ volleyball coach. Students at Northland Christian represent more than 50 area churches. Northland Christian holds classes on the campus of The River, 4214 N.W. Cookingham Road in Kansas City North.

The 11th annual Craft Fair, sponsored by The Winnetonka High School girls basketball program will once again hold its craft fair this weekend. The 11th annual event will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Winnetonka High School, 5815 NE 48th St. As part of the fair’s activities, a pancake breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. for $5 for all you can eat. Visits with Santa and a free Winter Wonderland for children ages 3 to 11 will be available from 10 a.m. until noon. Concessions, Tonka spirit wear, and more than 90 craft booths also will be featured. For more information, contact Lisa Long at 455North Kansas City’s 2165. Schools’ fourth high school won its first state title over the Thanksgiving weekend. The Staley High School Falcons beat the Kirkwood Pioneers 35-21 in the Class 5 football championship. Before the Friday, Nov. Applications are now 25, game in St. Louis, Staley being accepted at North- staff sent out the following land Career Center for the message in an e-Falconalert: next practical nursing class “At Staley, we know how to that will begin in mid- adjust and still create great August 2012. experiences. This is the first The 11-month adult pro- opportunity we have to repgram consists of theory resent our school at a major classes at NCC and clinical state event so let’s do it experiences at hospitals, with class and style … “the long-term care facilities Staley Standard.” It will be and community agencies. an awesome experience for Graduates are eligible to our students, school, and apply to take the national community.” examination to become a licensed practical nurse. Applications can be printed from the website at www.northlandcareercenter.com or by calling 858-5505.

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Christian teams finish strong Teams at Northland Christian School recently concluded successful seasons in both volleyball and soccer. The varsity boys’ soccer team clinched first place in the Metro Christian conference tournament in addition to a sweeping overall victory at the Missouri Christian School Athletic Association statewide tournament. The girls’ volleyball team nearly matched their classmates’ achievements by likewise claiming the championship title in the statewide tournament and ending their season with a close second place in the conference rankings. At the younger level, Northland Christian Trailblazers’ junior high and elementary volleyball teams successfully triumphed in their season-ending tournaments.

New Mark Middle School received National School of Distinction status from the Schools Fight Hunger program. Fewer than 2,000 schools nationwide earned this level of distinction in the 2010-2011 school year. The National School of Distinction status is awarded to schools that demonstrate notable enthusiasm, creativity or dedication in getting involved with the hunger cause. Complete details about the New Mark Middle 2010-2011 efforts, as well as details about all 2011 honorees can be found on the “Schools Fighting” profile pages at www.schoolsfighthunger.org. The Schools Fight Hunger program is a 2-year-old initiative focused on connecting schools nationwide with the hunger cause, helping those schools fight hunger most effectively, celebrating the good work of schools and students and inspiring our next generation of leaders on the value of service.

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Student concerts Dec. 10, Jan. 7 Middle and high school musicians from across the metro area competed in early November for the opportunity to perform in concert Saturday, Dec. 10 The KC Metro All District Middle School Band, comprised of nearly 100 members and 22 alternates from sixth, seventh and eighth grades, will present a concert at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Staley High School, 2800 N.E. Shoal Creek Parkway. This performance will precede a concert by the KC Metro All District Blue and Gold Jazz Bands at 7 p.m. Next month, KC Metro All District Band, com-

prised of high school musicians, will present another concert. The KC Metro All District concert will be Saturday, Jan. 7, at Lee’s Summit High School, 400 S.E. Blue Parkway. The orchestra will perform at 6 p.m., the Honorable Mention Band at 6:45 p.m. and the All District Band at 7:30 p.m. KC Metro District is one of 11 districts statewide within the Missouri Music Educators Association. All who make the All District band, jazz bands and orchestra, including alternates, are eligible to audition for the Missouri All State Band and Orchestra. All-state audi-

tions will be Saturday, Dec. 3, at Hickman High School in Columbia. • Among the students in the KC Metro All District Band are Addison Rohrs, 10th chair, flute, Winnetonka High School; and Tristan Bartley, fifth chair, French horn, Winnetonka. • Among the students in the Honorable Mention Band are Leah Frisby, seventh chair, flute, Oak Park High School; and Josh Shope, fourth chair, trombone, Winnetonka. • Among the students in the Gold Jazz Band is Josh Shope, second chair, trombone, Winnetonka. • Among the students in the All District Orchestra

are Tony Ray, fourth chair, bass, Winnetonka; Caleb Glotfelty, eighth chair, bass, Winnetonka; and Tamara Cagle, alternate, bass, Oak Park. • Antioch Middle School students who will perform in the KC Metro All District Middle School Band include Antoinette Lansangan, first chair, clarinet; Matthew Green, honorable mention, alto saxophone; Matthew Green, second chair, baritone saxophone; and Christian Hockman, fourth chair, trombone. For more information, including other North Kansas City Schools students who made the alldistrict bands, visit www. nkcschools.org.

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Community Calendar TODAY, DEC. 1 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 information, contact Peg Simmons at 452-4302 or by email at jpsimford@att.net, or visit www.northlandchorus.org. RECOVERY: The Recovery Works Dual Recovery Treatment Group meets at Tri-County Mental Health Services from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays. Persons seeking help with mental health issues and substance abuse problems will find a positive environment. The meetings are at the Lebedun Center, 5844 N.E. Russell Road in Kansas City. For more information, contact Tri-County Mental Health Services at 468-0400 or visit www.tricountymhs.org.

FRIDAY, DEC. 2 NARFE: The National Active & Retired Federal Employee’s Association Platte/Clay Chapter 2256 will hold its monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Golden Corral, 8800 N.W. Skyview Ave. in Kansas City North. All current or retired federal employees are invited to attend. For additional information, call Ethlyn McCleave at 454-3491.

SATURDAY, DEC. 3 COOKIE SALE: Fairview Christian Church will hold its only annual cookie sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in its Fellowship Hall at the church, 1800 NE 65th St., Gladstone. There will be all kinds

of cookies — fancies, specialties, plus tried-and-true favorites. Holiday craft items also will be on sale. PANCAKES: A pancake breakfast to benefit the Northland Christmas store will be from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s, 6069 N. Antioch Road in Gladstone. The cost is $5 per person and includes pancakes, sausage, juice coffee and water. For more information, call the Gladstone Parks & Recreation Department at 423-4088. TOURS: The Christmas Homes and School Tour, a benefit for Northland Christian School, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person. Tickets are available at the school, 4214 N.W. Cookingham Road.. In addition to visiting decorated homes, participants can tour the school gymnasium, which will be transformed into a winter wonderland; shop at two boutiques; and enjoy food at the Alumni Café at the school. The Fine Arts Department will provide entertainment throughout the day. For more information, call 464-0555 or visit www.northlandchristianed.com.

Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Gladstone City Hall.

TUESDAY, DEC. 6 ART OPENING: The Gladstone Arts Commission will present the second show of the 2011-2012 season of the Gladstone Community Center Public Art Space featured artist exhibits. This Second Tuesday art opening will be 6 to 8 p.m. and feature the work of Marie Mason. The exhibit will be open for six weeks during the normal operating hours of the community center. KEYSTONE AWARDS: The Clay County Economic Development Council will honor businesses and organizations that have helped develop quality in Clay County at the annual Keystone Recognition Awards at Harrah’s North Kansas City Hotel. The RSVP deadline is Friday, Dec. 2. For more information, call 468-4989 or visit www.clayedc.com.

SCHOOL EMPLOYEES: The Clay/Platte Area Retired School Employees will host a potluck Christmas luncheon for all members and their guests at 11:30 a.m. at DANCE COMPETITION: the Kansas City North ComThe first Kansas City Classic munity Center, 3930 N.E. Dance Competition will be Antioch Road. The program held at Liberty Senior High will be presented by Steve School. Performances will Otto, storyteller. start at 9:10 a.m. and run PEPPI: Liberty Hy-Vee, all day. High school dance in support the Clay County teams across the metro Public Health Center, sponarea will be performing pom, sors Peer Exercise Program dance, hip hop, mix, prop Promotes Independence, a and kick routines throughout physical activity class for the day. senior adults ages 60 and older. Most activities are done from a chair. For more information on the class, CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS: contact the health center Clay County Historic Sites at 595-4200. Classes are will host a Christmas open held from 1 to 2 p.m. on house featuring historic Tuesdays in the Club Room interpreters and re-enactors unless otherwise reserved. in Civil War era clothing talk- Call Renae at 792-3210 to ing about Christmas tradiconfirm class date. tions of the period. This is a free event. Historic Pharis Farm is located at 20611 Missouri Route EE in Liberty. FAMILY GROUP: The For more information, visit Kansas City Family Group www.claycountymo.gov/historic or call 816-736-8500.

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sponsored by Tri-County Mental Health Services will hold a holiday celebration from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the day program area of Tri-County Mental Health Services offices of the Northland Human Services Center, 3100 N.E. 83rd St. in Kansas City North. Interested persons are welcome. For more information, contact Tri-County Mental Health Services at 468-0400. SILVER STITCHERS: The Silver Stitchers meets every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Liberty Silver Center to socialize while they quilt, knit, crochet or work on other crafts. Each quarter the group selects a charitable organization to support. If you are interested in knitting for a cause, join the Silver Stitchers from 9 to 11 a.m. To make donations, visit the Liberty Community Center, 1600 S. Withers Road. For more information, call the Liberty Silver Center at 439-4368.

Noels.” Admission is free and open to the public. Monetary donations will be accepted for the Northland Christmas Store, and nonperishable food items will be collected for a local food pantry. For more information, call 674-5120.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 COOKIE SALE: Faubion United Methodist Church, at the corner of North Troost and 72nd streets, will hold a Christmas Candy & Cookie Sale with a chili lunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call the church office at 436-1882.

BRUNCH WITH SANTA: Children of all ages are welcome to Brunch with Santa from 9 a.m. to noon at Earnest Shepherd Memorial Youth Center inn Liberty. Santa will be waiting in Woods Hall amid a winter wonderland setting. Each hour is limited to 40 guests. Registration required. Call 781-7733 to register. The cost the $10 per child. Fee includes all materials for ATKINS-JOHNSON MEET- Christmas crafts, a gift and ING: The Friends of the a little person’s continental Atkins-Johnson Farm member- breakfast. ship meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. For more information or to become a member, call 436-2200 or IN MEMORY: Englewood visit www.gladstone.mo.us. Baptist Church, 1900 NE Englewood Road, will have a BETA SIGMA PHI: Beta Service of Remembrance at Sigma Phi, Laureate Gamma 2 p.m. This is a special serUpsilon Chapter, will meet on vice to remember loved ones at 7 p.m. For more info, call who have died. It will be held 547-6466. in the church’s conference room, and a reception will follow. For more information, visit www.englewoodchurch. CONCERT: The North com. Star Community Band, under the direction of Faye Rader, will present its 2011 Christmas concert, “Presents CITY GOVERNMENT: Under the Tree,” at 7:30 The City Council will meet at p.m. in the Oak Park High 7:30 p.m. at Gladstone City School Auditorium, 825 NE Hall. 79th Terrace, Kansas City North. The band will play variety of Christmas music, including “Sleigh Ride,” “How the Grinich Stole Chrestmas,” “Christmas Intrada” and “The Three

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TUESDAY, DEC. 13 SCHOOL BOARD: The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education will have a regular board meeting at 7 p.m. at the Doolin Center, 2000 NE 46th St., Kansas City.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14 AFTER HOURS: A bonus Holiday After Hours event with the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Brass Rail Billliard Hall, 4940 NE 81st St. in Kansas City North. Clay County Savings Bank will sponsor the event, providing food, beer and wine as well as door prizes such as coin sets and gift certificates. For more information, call 436-4523 or visit www. gladstonechamber.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 15 FREE CPR CLASSES: Community Heart Saver CPR Classes will be given free to Gladstone residents from 6 to 10 p.m. Classes are limited to 20 students per class. To register, email your name, phone number and current email address to brentf@gladstone. mo.us one week prior to the course. Students will earn a CPR Certification after completing the class.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: Faubion United Methodist Church, at the corner of North Troost and 72nd streets, will present “A Capital C.H.R.I.S.T.M.A.S” by Gail Gaymer Martin. Twenty-six area children ages 2 to 11 years will present their children’s Christmas narrative at 10:40 a.m. For more information call the church office at 436-1882.

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Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011

News in Brief

Missouri increases exports, jobs

Missouri Department of Eco- questions and to discuss spenomic Development that the cific issues with law enforcestate added approximately ment personnel. 1,100 new jobs in October. The event is free. These new jobs brought the state’s unemployment rate Despite the sluggish econ- down to 8.5 percent, down omy, Missouri’s exports are 0.2 percentage points from on the rise, up 12 percent September and a half-point from the previous year. below the federal unemployThis year to date, increases ment rate for October. in exports translate to an — Missouri News Horizon additional $1.2 billion worth Clay County Historic of Missouri goods being Sites will host a Christmas sold to customers around open house 4 to 8 p.m. the world. The continued Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Hisincrease comes after a 35 toric Pharis Farm featuring percent increase in exports historic interpreters and in 2010. re-enactors in Civil War“Today’s global marketera clothing talking about Sheriff Bob Boydston, Christmas traditions of the place demands that we have a global strategy, one that in cooperation with Glad- period. The farm home will be leverages the strength of stone Public Safety and the Missouri’s farmers, ranchers, Missouri attorney general’s decorated in 1860s holiproducers and manufactur- office, invites the commu- day style. The home was ers, and empowers them to nity to a senior crime pre- completed in 1859, just two sell their products abroad vention meeting Thursday, years before the start of the and create jobs at home,” Dec. 8. It will be held from Civil War. said Gov. Jay Nixon in 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gladstone Refreshments will be response to the recently dis- Community Center, 6901 N. served in the 1820s cabin, closed trade numbers. and Santa will provide a speHolmes. The new trade figures were Tom Durkin of the Mis- cial treat for the children. announced recently by the souri attorney general’s office This is a free event. governor’s office and come will give a short program Pharis Farm is located at a month after he led a del- about how to avoid consum- 20611 Missouri Route EE, egation of Missouri govern- er fraud and theft. This is a Liberty, 1.5 miles south of ment and business leaders to crime of growing concern, the Liberty Hills Country China to ink $4.6 billion in and the sheriff’s office wants Club. For more information export deals with the word’s all seniors to know how to on Clay County Historic protect themselves from Sites, visit www.claycounsecond largest economy. The news coincides with scammers. tymo.gov/historic or call There will be a time for 736-8500. the announcement from the

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Ophthalmologists: Keep eyes in mind when choosing toys According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were more than 250,000 toyrelated injuries treated in U.S. emergency rooms in 2010. Nearly three quarters of those injured were children younger than age 15, according to a press release. A serious eye injury from a toy can ruin a family’s holiday and, more seriously, leave a child with permanent vision loss. During this holiday season, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding parents about the dangers that toys may pose to children’s eyes and offers its top five tips on how to choose safe toys for gift giving. • Avoid purchasing toys with sharp, protruding or projectile parts.

• Make sure children have appropriate supervision when playing with potentially hazardous toys or games that could cause injury. • If you plan to give sports equipment, provide appropriate protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses. Check with your local eye doctor to learn about protective gear recommended for your child’s sport. • Check labels for age recommendations and be sure to select gifts that are appropriate for a child’s age and maturity. • Keep toys that are made for older children away from younger children. “With so many toys being recalled or having the potential to cause injuries, many of my

patient’s parents are wondering what toys are safe,” said Dr. David Wheeler, pediatric ophthalmologist and clinical correspondent for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “A good rule of thumb that I often share with parents is to choose a toy that is appropriate for their child’s age, abilities and their willingness to supervise their child’s use of the toy. Being aware and thoughtful about what you are putting in your children’s hands is the best preventative medicine.” For more information about keeping eyes healthy during the holidays and all year-round, visit Eye Smart, the academy’s public information website, at www.geteyesmart.org.

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from the First Bank of Missouri, was lit Nov. 22. The lighting was accompanied by the sweet sounds of Mayor Pro Tem Carol Suter voiced children from Oakwood Manor and concern about traffic backups at Mis- Antioch Middle School choirs. souri Highway 1 and Northeast 72nd “It was a lovely evening — a bit Street during the Gladstone City chilly — but the kids did a good job,” Council meeting Monday, Nov. 28. Council member Jean Moore said. “It’s always the eastbound traffic,” Public Relations Officer Richard Suter said. “You have to sit through King said contributions to the Mayor’s two lights.” Christmas Tree Fund However, the traffic support the Northlight at that intersecland Christmas Store, tion is not under the Gladstone Neighbors city’s control. Helping Neighbors and “It’s a state signal,” scholarships for parks City Manager Kirk programs. Carol Suter Davis said. “We have T he Nor t h la nd Mayor Pro Tem had discussions with Christmas Store, a char(the state).” itable organization, Suter said at times traffic is backed helps families and individuals with up at both Walmart exits, and Davis financial hardships in Clay County said from an economic development by providing food and Christmas standpoint, three businesses near the gifts for children. intersection are affected. King said Gladstone Neighbors He said a re-design needs to occur Helping Neighbors is a nonprofit at the intersection and that city staff that assists Gladstone residents in will speak with state again about the financial hardship with some mainissue. tenance of their property. “We’ve had limited success,” Davis The scholarship program helps said of past efforts. children who want to play sports through the city parks department In other business but whose families are struggling The Gladstone Mayor’s Christmas financially. Tree Fund is accepting contributions In addition, King said money to support three local organizations. raised at the Hy-Vee Scarecrow 5K Councilman Brian Hill started the Run in the fall goes to the Mayor’s discussion about last week’s Christ- Christmas Tree Fund. mas tree lighting ceremony, saying it People who want to help with the was a success. Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund can do The Christmas tree, located at 5959 so by mailing or bringing contribuN.E. Antioch Road across the street tions to Gladstone City Hall.

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The Cambia was honored in the 225-274 page category. Jake Boeding of Oak Park also earned an honorable mention in sports writing. Individual honors for Winnetonka High School students sent to Breanna Cheadle, who earned an honorable mention in yearbook sports photography, and Scott Taylor, who earned an honorable men-

tion in sports writing. Nearly 50 district students shared a bus to travel to the convention and competition. In addition to the competitions, students heard keynote speakers on current issues in journalism; attended classes taught by professional journalists and award-winning teachers; attended critique sessions to learn how to further improve their publications;

met in small groups with professional journalists; interviewed Daniel Radcliffe in a video press conference; swapped publications and ideas with other publication staffs from across the country; and met with representatives from colleges. Christina Geabhart is the journalism adviser at Oak Park, and Bethany Drobeck and Kris Peterson are the advisers at Winnetonka.

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I have been a longtime resident of Gladstone and spent many shopping hours at Antioch Center when it was still a booming mall and even continue to support the businesses that are left. I read the Nov. 24 article by Jesus Lopez-Gomez about the demolition of the mall. I’m very glad to see that something is now getting done. But at the end of the article I was very unhappy about his comments, which are totally inaccurate: “The development’s ability to attract new business has been compromised substantially apples, clementines, by its inability to retain tangerines, persimmons business. Antioch Center and figs rather than salty was only one instance of nuts and hor d’oeuvres. a greater exodus by local • Serve cranberry companies around 2003 sorbet or pears in wine who left to pursue new sauce as a dessert option. wealth in development • When it’s time to eat, further north.” just keep portions reaOK, this is the picture sonable and avoid turkey on what really happened with Antioch Center. The skin. If you can’t resist owners of Antioch Center, trying all three desserts, for reasons of their own keep the portions small. plans that didn’t happen, Saralee Jamieson is a human wouldn’t renew the leases development specialist with the University of Missouri Extension.

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Congressman Graves addresses federal education policy By Nancy Hull Rigdon U.S. Congressman Sam Graves told a group of educators he sees public schools unnecessarily picking up more and more responsibilities. “The frustrating part is that schools are being called upon to do more and more of the parents’ role,” Graves said while speaking about the federal No Child Left Behind Act at Kearney Junior High School on Monday, Nov. 21. “And I think it’s wrong.” These responsibilities, he said, aren’t limited to the mandate, which requires schools to improve student performance. First, schools were required to provide lunch, he said. Now, it’s breakfast, too, he said. Yet shifting responsibility to parents can be a challenge, Graves, a Republican from Tarkio who represents the 6th District, said. “You can’t legislate responsibility,” he said.

Graves’ comments were included in a discussion with school superintendents from the Kansas City area and throughout northwest Missouri as well as other regional leaders. The event was scheduled as a time for Graves to speak and answer questions about federal education policy. With No Child Left Behind up for reauthorization, Graves said he wanted sanctions for failing schools put on hold. He also said that while he liked the idea of schools being allowed to opt out of No Child Left Behind, he cautioned that there could be unfavorable trade-offs for schools opting out. He favors reauthorization with changes. The changes he favors include leaving special education students out of requirements for student scores to improve each year and tracking individual student progress instead of the current tracking method in which, for instance, last year’s fourth-graders are

compared to this year’s fourth-graders. Graves said he supported No Child Left Behind in the beginning. He supported the basic premise of the mandate, he said, although he doesn’t support all of its details. During last week’s meeting, topics ranged from school consolidation possibilities in northwest Missouri to the potential influx in student enrollment Kansas City area districts face with the Kansas City Missouri School District’s looming accreditation loss. Kearney Superintendent Bill Nicely asked Graves what he foresees happening with efforts to “privatize public education,” such as vouchers, open enrollment and tuition tax credits. Graves said he does not foresee big changes in those areas. He said he is strongly opposed to vouchers. “It is one of those things that the federal government ought to stay out of,” he said.

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November deer harvest tops last year’s hunt By Jim Low

Hunters persevered, however, and more than made up lost ground in the following nine days of the November hunt. In the end, they harvested 1,884 more than last year, a 1 percent increase. Top harvest counties were Howell with 3,483 deer checked, Macon with 3,393 and Texas with 3,284. The Missouri Department of Conservation recorded six firearms-related deer-hunting accidents during the

Hunters checked 190,089 deer during Missouri’s 11day November firearms deer hunt, slightly surpassing last year’s figure despite a slow start on opening weekend. Extremely windy weather, combined with reduced deer populations in some areas, dropped the opening-weekend harvest 10,000 below the 2010 figure.

November hunt, down from nine last year. MDC Resource Scientist Jason Sumners said changes to hunting regulations over the past 20 years are responsible for producing more large-antlered deer. Sumners noted that in 2003, antlered deer made up 37 percent of the November firearms deer harvest. Last year, 40 percent of the harvest consisted of antlered deer. This year, the figure

was 43 percent. This narrowing of the gap between doe and buck harvest began with implementation of the fourpoint rule for antlered deer in 2004. Missouri’s four-point rule, now in effect in all or parts of 69 counties, allows hunters to shoot an antlered buck only if it has at least four points measuring 1 inch or longer on at least one side. The antler-point restriction allows more bucks to grow

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Cannot be used with any other offers or items previously marked down from original price or with any other coupons. Expires 12/31/11.

designs by exchange quality furniture and home décor consignment store

6295 N. Oak Trafficway (across from Perkins)

816-453-5255 $

10.00 OFF

Any A ny P Purchase u of $100 or More

Purchase of $25.00 or more. Valid for dine-in only.

(BEFORE SALES TAX) Must present coupon at time of purchase One coupon per purchase. Expires 12/31/11.

HOURS: Monday-Thursday 11am to Midnight Friday & Saturday 11am to 1:30am Sunday Reserved for Private Parties & Special Events

Closed Monday Tues & Wed 9-5 Thurs 9-7 Fri & Sat 9-5

*Recommend 20% Gratuity before Discount (Exclusions: Not valid with any other special offers or promotions. Excludes holidays or special events.)

WORLDWIDE LIQUIDATORS

GRAB BAG

SALE $ 10 A BAG

ALL NAME BRAND CLOTHES!

New & Previously Babied Items

BOUTIQUE!

Includes Baby, Maternity, Toddler & Teen

400 Branch Street, Platte City, MO 64079

816-858-7022

www.plattecitybabyboutique.com HOURS: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm • Sat 10am-5pm • Sun 12-4pm

TOOL SPECIALS! BUY TODAY... $ 99 Ryobi Gas Blower/Vac ............ MANAGER $ 99 SPECIAL UST 6” Bench Grinder ............ $ 99 Bench Pro 10” Miter Saw........ $ 99 ProTech 7-1/4 Circular Saw .....

69 29 99 29

OPEN MON-FRI 9-7 • SAT 9-6 • SUN 11-5

FREE ESTIMATES & DIAGNOSTICS

Liberty Transmission & Auto Services

530 Church Road • Liberty, MO • 816-792-9750 Lube, Oil & Off Filter Special ANY Transmission Service Special Transmission Expires 1/31/12. Most Vehicles. Overhaul Expires 1/31/12 Call For Details.

$69.95 $100

Expires 1/31/12

Family Owned and Operated • Quality Work • Affordable Prices

Foreign • Domestic • Clutches • Automatic•4x4’s • Differentials

BESTI N

M E E TS

9 99

BESTI N

MOVIES

AT TART A START PROMOTIONAL PRICES ST PROMO

Gas Card

HS MONTH 1 MONTHS FOR 12 with 24-month Agreement

Courtesy of St. Joseph Electronics

New customers only with activation. See store for details.

FREE PREMIUM MOVIE CHANNELS

For 3 months Over 20 Channels

FREE HD DVR & HD FREE FOR LIFE * ®

HD DVR is leased ($6/mo DVR Service fee applies) *Available with qualifying packages.

816-364-1184 516 North Belt • St. Joseph, MO nocable.getdish.com

Digital Home Advantage plan requires 24-month agreement and credit qualification. Cancellation fee of $17.50/month remaining applies if service is terminated before end of agreement. After 12 months of programming credits, then-current price will apply. $10/mo HD add-on fee waived for life of current account; requires 24-month agreement, continuous enrollment in AutoPay with Paperless Billing. 3-month premium movie offer value is $99; after 3 months then-current price applies unless you downgrade. Free Standard Professional Installation only. Upfront and monthly fees may apply. Prices, packages, programming and offers subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Offer available for new and qualified former customers and ends 1/31/12. HBO®, Cinemax® and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc. STARZ and related channels and service marks are property of Starz Entertainment, LLC.Gift with purchase is courtesy of St. Joseph Electronics and will be provided to the customer at the time of activation with no required redemption process.

FREE!

Bath & Nail Trim ELKHOUND RANCH

KENNELS

with

3 nights boarding

All Breed Boarding • In/Out Runs Luxury Suites • Off Leash Dog Park & Training • Doggie Daycare • Grooming

www.KCPetCare.com

816-734-2526

9205 N. Brooklyn Ave., Kansas City, MO 64155

OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/11. NO CASH VALUE. Restrictions May Apply.

7720 N. OAK • KCMO 64118 • 816-420-8666

$29.95

6609 N. OAK TRAFFICWAY 816-420-0524

Unique Home Furnishings & Accessories

Any Package

No duplicates accepted. Must present coupon. Expires 12/31/11.

May be used up to 3 times

REDMOND’S

“Offering the Best ‘Jean’ Therapy for Over 25 Years!”

LIBERTY 322 S. 291 Hwy. NKC-GLADSTONE 5402 NE Antioch 454-3200