Dec. 8, 2011 Gladstone Dispatch by Marty Novak

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GOP seeks candidate scrutiny in wake of auditor scandal By Angie Anaya Borgedalen Embarrassed by the behavior of one its party’s candidates, the Clay County Republican Central Committee is seeking to strengthen the requirements for running for county offices. In a letter sent to state legislators Nov. 28, the committee said it would like to see candidates undergo background checks to ensure they meet more stringent requirements, including determining whether they have been convicted of federal or state crimes. Under current law, convicted felons are prohibited from running for office, but there

is no requirement that they undergo a criminal background check, according to Dave Rinehart, co-director of the Clay County Election Board. Conviction of a felony could also strip a person of the right to vote unless that right was restored by the courts, he said. “Every month we get a list from the Department of Corrections of people who have been disqualified from voting in Clay County,” Rinehart said. “If they were disqualified in another county, we wouldn’t get that information.” The central committee’s concern stems from the candidacy of William Norris, who ran for and won the SCRUTINY/Page A5

Lifetime achievement award goes to Corum Former Oak Park head volleyball coach Ken Corum has been named as a recipient of the 2011 Peggy Johnson Award from the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association. The award is named after the legendary Ste. Genevieve High School coach and is based on various factors, including lifetime achievement and contributions to the sport. The award will be presented at the association’s annual All-State banquet at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg on Saturday, Dec. 17. Corum was the president of the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association and the Greater Kansas City Volleyball Coaches Association, and is currently a member of the American Volleyball Coaches Associa-

tion. He served on the local organizing committee for last year’s NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championships held at Sprint Center. He also is a color commentator on vol ley ba l l te lev i sion broadcasts for Time Ken Corum Wa r ner Cable’s Metro Sports and is the public address announcer at the Missouri State High School Activities Association state volleyball tournament. Corum also was instrumental in creating the North Kansas City Schools’ Dig for the Cure outdoor volleyball matches. The one-of-a-kind outdoor regular-season volleyball matches between the district’s four high schools began in 2008 as a fundrais-

er for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation to fight breast cancer. The event has been praised nationwide and was featured in Volleyball magazine in 2009. Academic achievement also was one of Corum’s emphasis points during his coaching career. The Oak Park volleyball program earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association national team academic award in each of the eight seasons under Corum. All varsity and sub-varsity teams in the program also received the Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award, the highest academic award given by the Missouri State High School Activities Association, in each of those years as well. Corum completed eight years as the Oakies head coach and had an overall

record of 127-126-6. His 2007 team captured the school’s 15th district championship, the first in nine years. He has coached two All-Metro, seven MO-KAN All-Star, 11 All-Region and 32 All-Conference players. The Sun Tribune newspaper named Corum the Northland coach of the fall season in all sports in 2007. Corum is teaching eighth grade math at Northgate Middle School in North Kansas City Schools. He also recently completed the educational administration doctorate program from Saint Louis University this fall. He is married to Jennifer, the director of curriculum in the Park Hill School District, and has a 9-year old son, Murphy, a fourth-grader at Bell Prairie Elementary. — North Kansas City Schools

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WIC contract renewed for Rodgers

Rodgers Health Center to continue to provide assistance for eligible participants each month at three locations including Samuel U. Rodgers Demand for WIC Ser- Health Center Northland vices is on the rise, with Family Medicine & WIC the highest caseload Ser v ices, located at recorded last month. Vivion Road and North The Samuel U. Rodg- Oak Trafficway in Kansas ers Health Center has City North. announced that a contract to continue providing WIC services for the 2012 federal fiscal year has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, according to a press release. This fall, the Clay, WIC, the special supplemental food program Platte, Ray Mental Health for Women, Infants and Board is distributing an Children, provides, at no item to help teens in our cost, specific nutritious area: Teen Info Card. The yellow credit cardsupplemental foods and nutrition education to sized information item is pregnant and breastfeed- a companion to the Teen ing women, postpartum Yellow Pages. It will be distributed women, infants and chilto ninth-graders in pubdren up to age 5. To qualify for the pro- lic and private schools gram, participants must throughout Clay, Platte meet WIC income guide- and Ray counties. lines and have a nutriIt is designed as a contional risk. venient, readily available Terms within the new resource for high school contract allow Samuel U. students in the three

New Teen Info Card available in Northland

counties. The card will provide critical contact information for helpful resources, mental health, health care, sexual abuse and rape, drug and alcohol abuse. “Information at-a-glace for teens makes a lot of sense when numbers and contacts are needed during a stressful time or an emergency.” Sandra Ferguson, the chair of the Clay, Platte, Ray Mental Health Board of Trustees. “It will enable teens to get help in a timely manner since it’s easy to carry.” Extra copies of the Teen Info Card are available, while supplies last, by calling 468-4352. The Teen Info Card will also be available at some agencies that serve teens and their families.

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from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, according to an announcement by Clay County Sheriff Bob Boydston. Started in 2001, this year’s holiday event is being hosted by the Liberty Walmart Supercenter, 8301 N. Church St. in Kansas City North. Approximately 50 children from area families who are struggling this holiday season will be accompanied by a Clay County deputy sheriff for a shopping experience. Each child is given a $50 shopping allowance, which is funded by two local community grants from Walmart totaling $2,000 and a $1,000 donation from Kearney Commercial Bank. Each family also receives a turkey, donated by Walmart, and canned food and fixings, provided through the North Kansas City Schools’ annual food drive.

Morning vehicle warm-ups create crime opportunity Gladstone police officers took the first stolen auto report related to cold weather vehicle warm-ups Tuesday, Dec. 6. “Most people don’t start their morning looking for a car to steal, but given the opportunity to reach your destination in a warm car that was conveniently made available is a great temptation,” said Gladstone Capt. Jeff Self. It can be bothersome to start that trip to work in a cold car, but having your car stolen can be much more bothersome than the cold. The Gladstone Police Department suggests that you stay with your car if you want to warm it up, which is the ideal situation. If you just can’t stay with

the vehicle, then at least lock it and use a spare set of keys to open it when you are ready to leave. If you choose to do this then, you should stay where you can watch from a close window or door while the car is running. If you see someone approaching call the police; dial 911. It doesn’t take long to warm the car, and it takes even less time to steal it if you don’t take some basic precautions. The best precaution is to not leave the car running, police say. This removes the temptation and keeps your car where it belongs. Last year there was an increase in cold-weather auto thefts throughout the Northland. — city of Gladstone

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Carpenter joins race for House District 15 First-time candidate a lifelong Northlander

He said too many of Another candidate has entered the race for the them chose the latter. “The result is hard to 15th District Missouri believe: after an entire House seat. Jon Carpenter, a lifelong year, and a not-so-special Northlander, announced session, our representahis candidacy for state tives failed to do anyrepresentative Friday, thing addressing job creDec. 1. ation, economic growth, Attorney Kevin Corlew or public education,” Carannounced his candidacy penter said. “That’s why before Missouri Appellate I’m running. I know we Apportionment Com- can do better.” He said m i s sion released the the era of lawmaknew state ers avoidHouse of Representaing tough tives redisissues must tricting end, and he plan and wants to do maps on his part to Jon Carpenter, House District 15 Nov. 30. make this candidate The newly happen. created 15th “We must District includes Glad- restore our commitment stone, parts of Kansas to common sense, and to City North and the Oak our common purpose,” villages. he said. The judicial commisThe other candidate for sion was appointed by the the House seat, Corlew, Missouri Supreme Court sees a need to push for as prescribed by the state economic growth in Misconstitution when the souri. bipartisan citizen apporCarpenter is the owner tionment commission of Carpenter Communifailed to reach agreement cations, a small marketing on new district lines in and advertising firm, and September. is a member of the NorthIn a press release land Regional Chamber announcing his can- of Commerce. He has spent his entire didacy, Carpenter said he believes the state of life in the 15th District. Missouri faces serious Growing up, he attended challenges that require St. Charles grade school thoughtful, creative and and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, where bipartisan solutions. “I think many people he is still a member. He saw this year as a cross- was a Boy Scout in Gladroads for the state legisla- stone’s Troop 180, and in ture — given some of the the summertime swam most daunting economic on the Gladstone Gators challenges in decades, our swim team. Carpenter graduated representatives had a serious choice to make,” he from North Kansas City said. “They could either High School as a National work together for the Merit Scholar and magna common good, or they cum laude from the Unicould revert to the same versity of Southern Calitiresome political games- fornia. He resides in the manship that serves no Northland with his wife, one.” Midori.

“We must restore our commitment to common sense, and to our common purpose.”

Show-Me roads get share of federal highway money By Missouri News Horizon Missouri will get a portion of more than $215 million dollars in federal aid to fix highways and bridges damaged during spring storms and floods. Transportation Secretar y Ray LaHood announced in late November that the Federal Highway Administration will provide the money from its emergency fund to 34 states and three territories to reimburse them for repairs made to federal highways and bridges for damage caused by storms, flooding and other natu-

ral disasters. Missouri w ill get $2,079,250 from the fund. About $350,000 will go for repairs on federal roads and bridges caused by tornadoes in April and May. The rest will go to repair highways damaged by the summer’s floods along the Missouri River. California will receive the most emergency funding at $43.4 million for damage caused by flooding and earthquakes. North Dakota will get a little more than $31 million for damage due to flooding over the spring and summer.

Revenues slow in November By Dick Aldrich Missouri News Horizon

JEFFERSON CITY — Lagging state tax revenues have Missouri’s budget director concerned. Fig u res published by Linda Luebbering’s office Friday, Dec. 2, show the state’s overall collections grew by 2.5 percent this November compared to November 2010. For the year, revenue growth is 2 percent. That revenue growth lags behind the 3 percent estimated by the governor and legislature when they drew up the current budget. Lueberring said that 1 percent difference represents a $72 million

Growth for year is 2 percent shortfall for the state. Luebbering said if collections don’t pick up, legislators are going to have to make cuts in the current fiscal year’s spending. And Fiscal Year 2013’s state budget will only continue the trend of austere state spending plans of the last five or so years. “We’re going to have to make some pretty speedy recovery,” Luebbering said. Corporate income and franchise taxes are running nearly 11 percent behind what they were at this time last year, and Luebbering said the franchise tax cut OK’d

by the state legislature last session will kick in during the last quarter of the fiscal year. She said a recent change in the federal tax code is allowing businesses more write offs than before, and she thinks most businesses are taking advantage of those loopholes. “We need to be ahead of the game pretty soon here, and we’re not right now,” the budget director said. Luebbering said her staff and House and Senate appropriations staffers will work to revise budget figures through the month of December. Speaking to reporters at

the State Capitol Friday, Gov. Jay Nixon was noncommittal about his take on the state’s revenue collections. “I think everybody knows that the budgets will continue to be challenging,” the governor said. Despite the gloomy November collection f ig u res, Luebber ing sounded a more upbeat note when talking about future state growth. She said income tax collection figures continue to be “consistent” and it looks like state sales tax collections are running about 3 percent ahead of last fiscal year. “Perhaps there’s some signs that in the next fiscal year ... we’ll see some turnaround,” she said.

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Community Calendar TODAY, DEC. 8 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 use 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. ATKINS-JOHNSON MEETING: The Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm membership meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. For more information or to become a member, call 436-2200 or visit www. gladstone.mo.us. BETA SIGMA PHI: Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Gamma Upsilon Chapter, will meet on at 7 p.m. For more info, call 547-6466. HOLIDAY CONCERTS: The Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes, partnering with the North Kansas City Schools, will be hosting its annual holiday concert series in December featuring music groups from area schools. Oak Park High School’s Oak Street Singers will be featured this week. The concert is free and will begin at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments sponsored by Gladstone Hy-Vee. CRIME PREVENTION: Clay County Sheriff Bob Boydston, in cooperation with Gladstone Public Service and the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, is hosting a Senior Crime Prevention meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes. Tom Durkin of the Missouri Attorney General’s Office will give a

short program about how to avoid consumer fraud and theft.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 CONCERT: The North Star Community Band, under the direction of Faye Rader, will present its 2011 Christmas concert, “Presents Under the Tree,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Oak Park High School Auditorium, 825 NE 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 Noels.” Admission is free and open to the public. Monetary donations will be accepted for the Northland Christmas Store, and non-perishable 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 Christmas crafts, a gift and a little person’s continental breakfast. ELVES WORKSHOP: Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary will offer its Elves Workshop, where kids can shop without Mom or Dad. The event will be from 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is $2 per child for members or $3 for the general public.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11 IN MEMORY: Englewood Baptist Church, 1900 NE Englewood Road, will have a Service of Remembrance at 2 p.m. This is a special service to remember loved ones who have died. It will be held in the church’s conference room, and a reception will follow. For more information, visit www.englewoodchurch. com. ELVES WORKSHOP: Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary will offer its Elves Workshop where kids can shop without

mom or dad. The event will be from 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is $2 per child for members or $3 for the general public.

MONDAY, DEC. 12 CITY GOVERNMENT: The City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Gladstone City Hall. LIBRARY: Anime Movie Night for teens will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. Goodies will be provided. Registration is required. QUILTING: Antioch Library Quilters and Stitchers will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. Whether you are experienced or just beginning, all quilters and stitchers are invited to join us. Bring your projects or some finished work to show. Share ideas, questions, and fun! Meets from 10 a.m. to noon.

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. HOLIDAY PARTY: The Northland Democratic Club will host its annual Holiday Party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Staley Farms Clubhouse, 10310 N. Olive in Kansas City North. The members will bring dessert items to share. There will be opportunity to purchase from the Club House appetizer plates and additional drinks. Admission is free. Coffee, tea and cocoa will be available free of charge. For more information, contact Jean at 4138590. DAR: William Boydston Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at 7 p.m. at North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 N.E. Vivion Road in Kansas City North. The program will be “Four Spare Parts,” and the presenters will be the Sweet Adeline Quartet. Norma McCrea and Gail Bynum are the hostesses. For information, call Suzanne at 468-4808 LIBRARY: Arctic Express will be the all-ages program at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library at 7 p.m. It features puppets, magic, storytelling, music and audience participation. This train ride magically takes

kids around the world to learn about winter holidays like Diwali, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Lunar New Year, Ramadan, Hanukkah, and, of course, Christmas. Registration is required.

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. HOLIDAY CONCERTS: The Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes, partnering with the North Kansas City Schools, will be hosting its annual holiday concert series in December featuring music groups from area schools. Winnetonka High School’s Acapella Choir will be featured this week. The concert is free and will begin at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments sponsored by Gladstone Hy-Vee. MARKET TOUR: Gladstone Hy-Vee will offer a free diabetes Supermarket Tour at 10:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. The Hy-Vee dietitian will help you learn how to count carbohydrates and find the perfect foods to keep your blood sugar balanced. To attend one of the scheduled free store tours or to schedule a private tour on the topic of choice, sign up at customer service or contact Alyssa at 452-6500 or afield@hy-vee.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 15 CIVIL WAR EVENING: The Clay County Museum and Historical Society will present “An Evening of Civil-War Era Christmas Music” at 7 p.m. at the museum. Refreshments will be provided. To help support the museum, a $3 donation at the door is requested. For more information, contact Carolyn Hatcher at 415-0066. 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

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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 4394368.

CHRISTMAS STORY: Children and youth will present the Christmas Story at 6 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3101 N.E. Vivion Road in Kansas City North. A Birthday Party for Jesus will follow the program. All are welcome to attend. Call 452-0212 for more information. CANTATA: A Christmas Cantata — “The Wondrous Story” — a retelling of our Savior’s birth, will be presented at the 10:15 a.m. service at Grace Baptist Church, 3101 N.E. Vivion Road in Kansas City North. Call 452-0212 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 HALF-DAY: Kindergarten through 12th-grade students in the North Kansas City Schools district will have a half-day of class, followed by Winter Break. Classes will resume Wednesday, Jan. 4.

MONDAY, DEC. 19 CITY GOVERNMENT: The Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Gladstone City Hall.

FAMILY GROUP: The Northland family support group organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness will meet at TriCounty Mental Health Services. The meeting will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the lobby conference room at Tri-County, 3100 N.E. 83rd St. in Kansas City North. For more information, contact Jamie Wehmeyer at 468-0400, or visit www.tricountymhs.org.

HOLIDAY CONCERTS: The Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes, partnering with the North Kansas City Schools, will be hosting its annual holiday concert series in December featuring music groups from area schools. New Mark Middle School’s North Star Strings and Staley High School’s Emerald Strings will be featured this week. The concert is

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NIGHT OUT: The Gladstone Community Center will host Parents Night Out. From 6 to 9 p.m. parents can drop off their children ages 3 to 10 for an evening with the Child Watch staff, whose members will be engaged with them in games, gym activities and other surprises throughout the night. Pizza, cookie and drinks will be provided. Space is limited. The fee is $20 for the first child and $15 for each additional child. Call 423-4200 PEPPI: Liberty Hy-Vee, or visit www.gladstonecomin support the Clay County munitycenter.com for more Public Health Center, sponinformation. sors Peer Exercise Program Promotes Independence, a physical activity class for senior adults ages 60 and older. Most activities CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: are done from a chair. For Faubion United Methodmore information on the ist Church, at the corner class, contact the health of North Troost and 72nd center at 595-4200. streets, will present “A Classes are held from 1 to Capital C.H.R.I.S.T.M.A.S” 2 p.m. on Tuesdays in the by Gail Gaymer Martin. Club Room unless otherTwenty-six area children wise reserved. Call Renae ages 2 to 11 years will at 792-3210 to confirm present their children’s class date. Christmas narrative at

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New districts send lawmakers scrambling By Dick Aldrich Missouri News Horizon

The Missouri State Capitol was abuzz Thursday, Dec. 1, as lawmakers and staff members scrambled to make sense of new House and Senate district maps drawn by a panel of judges appointed by the State Supreme Court. The maps go into effect with next year’s election, and a large number of incumbents will be forced into head-to-head face-offs to retain their seats. As expected, the most movement will occur in the Missouri House of Representatives. According to a staff report, the new maps created 55 seats where no incumbent legislator resides. The new map also creates 26 House districts where two or more incumbents will now have to compete. In the Missouri Senate,

Congressional redistricting challenge in court A pair of legal challenges to Missouri’s new Congressional map is headed to court. A Thursday, Dec. 8, trial date has been set in Cole County District Court for two combined lawsuits that allege constitutional inequities in the Congressional map drawn up by state lawmakers last spring. According to court documents, the plaintiffs argue there are several areas on the new map that ignore mandates regarding the only one Senator has been drawn into a district with another. That’s in west St. Louis County, where incumbent Jane Cunningham’s home was put into a district now represented by Sen. John Lamping in the 24th District. The rules in the House for running in new districts when redistricting

compactness and uniformity of Congressional maps. Among these complaints, the plaintiffs say the Kansas City area has been divided up in a way that germanders traditionally more Democratic-leaning populations into rural, Republican-dominated districts. Lawmakers in the state’s Republican-dominated General Assembly have defended the map, saying it represents the best compromise of multiple competing factors. Law-

occurs are fairly accommodating. The state constitution says an incumbent representative can, for one term, represent a district he or she does not live in. That district can be: • the one where they currently live; • any district that includes portions of the district that formerly included

makers had to reduce the number of state Congressional districts from nine to eight because Missouri’s population growth failed to keep pace with the rest of the nation. The new map was rejected by Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon, but his veto was overturned in both legislative chambers. Regardless of the outcome of the trial, it’s anticipated that the case will eventually be appealed to the State Supreme Court. — Missouri News Horizon

his or her residence prior to redistricting; • any district that includes part of the county in which they live. The House, with 55 open districts, would seem to have broad areas where incumbents drawn against each other can run on their own. And that will be necessary if

a few key House leaders want to hold on seats in the House during the 2012 election. For instance, the new 89th District includes the homes of Republican Reps. Rick Stream, John Diehl and Cole McNary. House Majority Floor Leader Tim Jones, R-Eureka, is drawn into the same district as

Rep. Paul Curtman, RPacific. In the city of St. Louis, Democratic Reps. Jamilah Nasheed, Karla May and Chris Carter are now all in the same new 76th district. Democratic Leader Rep. Mike Talboy, D-Kansas City, was drawn into the same district with newly elected state representative Judy Morgan, D-Kansas City. Despite some grumblings about the maps, especially the way county boundary lines were apparently disregarded in drawing the Senate map, legislators and staff members seemed resigned to their fates. The maps can be challenged before the state Supreme Court, but several experts around the Capitol said the high court may be reluctant to take such a suit because the court appointed the judicial panel that drew the maps.

Winter wonderland in capital By Missouri News Horizon JEFFERSON CITY — With a flick of the switch, the Governor’s mansion lit up the cool evening sky Friday night, Dec. 2, heralding the start of the holiday season in the state capital. In an annual tradition, Gov. TIM SAMPSON/Missouri News Horizon Jay Nixon and his wife, GeorThe governor’s Christmas tree shines against the glowing Capitol dome in Jef- ganne, threw open the doors ferson City. On Friday, Dec. 2, Gov. Jay Nixon and his wife, Georganne, led the to their capital-city home and annual tree-lighting ceremony at their home. welcomed holiday revelers to

tour the historic residence, listen to festive choirs and bask in the glow of the state Christmas tree. “This is one of our favorite traditions,” the governor said from the steps of the mansion before he threw the switch to light up the mansion and it’s two majestic white pines — one inside and one on the lawn. The tours were part of the annual downtown Jefferson City holiday festival. It’s a celebration that fea-

SCRUTINY: Professional expertise not needed for most county offices Continued from Page A1 county auditor’s seat in the November 2010 election, despite warnings to voters by the central committee that members considered Norris unqualified and unworthy of the group’s endorsement. During the campaign, Norris claimed to be a graduate of William Jewell College and a certified public accountant, both of which were untrue. Norris was also accused of stalking and harassing women. Norris, 28, signed a declaration of candidacy document at the election board stating he was not a convicted felon. Under inves-

tigation, Norris resigned from office and last month was charged by the Clay County prosecutor’s office with a felony election law violation for falsely claiming he was not a felon and with a misdemeanor count of tampering with computer data. Norris allegedly posted nude photos on the Internet of a female acquaintance without her knowledge or permission. His earlier legal problems involved Norris stalking and harassing a former girlfriend, for which he was placed on five years probation in Grundy County. State Rep. T.J. Berry, a Republican, said he planned to sponsor legis-

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When it comes to running, I’ve That is, until recently. When I become a wimp. started writing this column, the When I was 20, I would run aforementioned aversions were three miles in a rainstorm. When I true. But this past weekend was was 20, I would run with snow on different. I begrudgingly signed the ground. When I was 20, I wel- up for a 5K (3.1-mile) fun run comed the challenging elements. on Dec. 4. I was dreading it. Not Now, a nippy 39 only did I not feel degrees is keeping prepared, it was me indoors on a 30 degrees Sunday sunny Sunday aftermorning. noon. I absolutely hate I used to love running in any sort to run no matter of pants, so when what. The challenge I got there I saw I against the elements was one of about a used to be part of dozen nuts in shorts E-MAIL: kevinsmith@npgco.com PHONE: 628-6010 the fun. of nearly 1,000 I don’t know if people in winter it’s just part of getting older or if I running gear. grew tired of it. Tired of having to The first mile was terrible. I overcome the challenge, tired of didn’t take time to warm up, and putting on extra layers, tired of it the cold was getting to my legs. not being easy. After a while I thought we must be If it’s 75 degrees, sunny and about halfway through the course there’s a slight breeze in the air, I until I turned the next corner and could run all day. saw the one-mile marker ahead The most frustrating thing and thought, “Oh, come on! Are about it is probably that deep you kidding me?” That first mile down I know that if I would just felt like an eternity. How was I to get out there and run in it, I would finish this run? eventually enjoy myself. Not to But things got better. My legs mention feel better about myself warmed up, I hit my stride and instead of spending the next 24 finished in 24 minutes — which hours wishing I had run. is four to six minutes faster than I Recently, I went for a run — on had anticipated. a nice day, of course — intendAnd I felt great. ing to just churn out a quick two So I made my resolution to or three miles. But then I got in tough it out (but not get too crazy) Forrest Gump mode — “I just felt and start running in the mornings like running” — so when I finally again instead of waiting until after slowed down to check the GPS on work to hit the treadmill. my phone, I was surprised I had Monday morning was my first already run more than four miles. test of this resolution. I hit the I ended the run with nearly five road despite a frosty 25 degrees. miles. My trusty running buddy, my dog If it’s too cold, however, forget Chester, didn’t care that he had that happening. whined to come in from the cold While I’ve always hated treadminutes earlier, he was ecstatic the mills, they have become my best entire time. friend in the winter. I hate runWhile I questioned my decision ning on treadmills, but if it’s about halfway through the run, colder than 50 degrees or there’s I’m glad I did it. I’m red hot when any amount of precipitation, I’m it comes to running in the cold happy to hop on the spinning — which explains why I was the belt. only nut out there in shorts.

Lots of possibilities for Antioch Center I want to second Jeana Tetzlaff’s opinions published in the Dec. 1 edition of the Gladstone Dispatch and add a few of my own. My children and I enjoyed many hours at Antioch Center, using Santa’s Small Mall, the food court and other offerings regularly. Now I have grandchildren, but I can’t take them to the Small Mall anymore. This community deserves a multipurpose combined retail/community service center. We support an elementary school, which means a play area would be welcome. A classroom for community education could add to the mix. A courtyard-like area with skylights and comfortable seating, perhaps outside of a coffee shop with Internet access, would be a wonderful and welcoming functional environment. Have any agencies been contacted about putting in annex space for their

services? Has the Clay-Platte YMCA, which is always needing space, been asked if they’d like to add some community rooms? Mall walkers lament the loss of this facility. Could this lead to a small exercise area? Old, young and in between could mingle in a bright, functional combination of services and retail that could serve the neighborhood’s diverse needs. The possibilities are limited only by imagination and lack of planning. I’m sorry the approach to Antioch mall seems to be so lackluster. Retailers were forced out, as Jeana points out. It makes me wonder, since the replacement plans are nebulous at best, if the real agenda was just to destroy it all together and never rebuild, thus delivering a devastating blow to the area. It makes we wonder who would profit from it never being restored. Shirley Fessel Gladstone

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MoDOT readies for winter Missouri Department of Transportation crews are once again kicking into high gear in preparation for the upcoming snow and ice season. They are busy checking and repairing equipment, stockpiling supplies and testing emergency preparedness operations to ensure motorists get where they’re going safely when winter weather hits. “Snow removal is one of our top priorities, and our maintenance workers are well-trained in handling winter weather emergencies,” Assistant Chief Engineer Don Hillis said in a press release. “When snow or ice hit, we’ll mobilize our people and equipment to get the snow off the road, and we’ll stay with it until all roads have been plowed.” Hillis said the department has worked hard to be more efficient in its snow removal activities, and those efforts have paid off. The department used 69,733 tons less salt last winter despite a statewide average of six more inches of winter precipitation. “We had a record snow on Feb. 1 that closed Interstate 70 for the first time in history, and still

BY THE NUMBERS The Missouri Department of Transportation annually spends about $42 million to keep roads clear in the winter and help ensure motorists get to their destinations safely and quickly. Here’s a look at some other statistics from last year’s snow fight: ■ Tons of salt used: 159,181 ■ Gallons of beet juice (an anti-icing product made from sugar beets) used: 424,152 ■ Hours worked by maintenance crews to keep roads clear: 574,105 ■ Miles of pavement MoDOT is responsible for plowing: 76,256 ■ Number of workers available for snow removal: 3,600 ■ Number of snow plows used: 1,566 ■ Number of Traveler Information Map views: 4 million

spent $11 million less on snow and ice removal last year than we did the winter before. That means more money for projects,” he said. Hillis said MoDOT’s statewide plan of attack remains the same as in previous years. Crews will focus on getting roads drivable in bad weather by treating the highesttraveled major roads and

regionally significant roads first until they are mostly clear. All the remaining less-traveled roads will be plowed to allow for twoway traffic, concentrating on hills, curves and intersections. MoDOT crews will again be using plows that can cover more roads in a single pass such as TowPlows, wing plows and 14-foot plows.

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With the first snow of the season hitting several parts of the state earlier this week, the Missouri Department of Transportation reminds travelers that road condition information is easy to access by using the MoDOT Traveler Information Map online or by calling its tollfree, 24-hour customer service center. Located at www.modot. org, MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map gives drivers an up-to-the-minute view of road conditions for state highways and interstates. Conditions for these routes are color-coded to give visitors the information they need at a glance. “It’s as easy as looking out the window,” said Beth Wright, state maintenance engineer. “One click on the map and you can see what’s happening on the roads and determine your plan of action.” By using the zoom function, users can learn the condition of local city and county arteries that receive continuous attention from MoDOT crews. More specific information is available by viewing state highway conditions by city, county or

route. As users narrow the view to specific areas, interstate exit numbers and lower-volume highways appear. A text report and links to road condition maps for surrounding states are also featured on the site. In addition, users can access traffic cameras, view message boards or see if any highway sections are closed by incidents. Motorists can also contact MoDOT’s customer service representatives 24-hours a day by calling 1-888 ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636), toll-free. In addition, MoDOT uses Facebook and Twitter to provide weather-related information and tips. Visit www.modot.org and click on the Facebook and Twitter icons. Although the Traveler Information Map and the reports used by MoDOT customer service are updated around the clock during winter events, road conditions can go from bad to worse in an instant. Drivers are strongly urged to consult other local sources before heading out in questionable weather.

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Obituaries Earl Edward Goforth Earl Edward Goforth, 89, Kansas City, MO, passed away Nov, 28, 2011, while surrounded by his family. Services were, Friday, Dec. 2 at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park. Ed was a longtime Northland resident, area businessman, and a proud Marine until the day he died. Ed was preceded in death by parents Samuel “Doc” & Ines Emily (Cook) Goforth; wife of 60-years Iris (Ramsey) Goforth; beloved greatgranddaughter Ashley Rose Melton. He is survived by his daughter Cheryl Lynn and her husband James Melton, Riverside MO; grandson, Shawn Melton, KCMO; great-goddaughter Alexandria Carr, Smithville MO. The family wishes to thank all of Dad’s caregivers & companions from NorthCare Hospice and Oakridge of Plattsburg Nursing Home. Arr: Mt. Moriah Terrace Park (816) 7345500

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CLAY COUNTY

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011

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Clay County approves new fees for Smithville Lake, camping, shelters By Nancy Hull Rigdon

foot-by-28-foot slip at one of Smithville Lake’s two marinas now costs $1,745. The cost will Expect a slight change in most slowly increase each year, and county parks and recreation fees by 2016, the cost will be $1,975. Slip rental costs have not in the next few years. In late November, the Clay increased for a couple of years. “The park department held County Commission approved the line for two user fees at years,” Charlie Barr, Smithville Lake the county’s park and other areas of director and interthe county for the next five years. im county administrator, said. Most fees will The higher slip increase slightly Charlie Barr rental fee and other throughout the Clay County park director increases are tied to next few years. increases in county The biggest fee change will be seen in boat slip operating costs. “Electricity, labor, fuel — all rentals at Smithville Lake. These fees for on-the-water boat stor- those costs are going up,” Barr age will soon see a more than 2 said. About 70 percent of the park percent increase. For instance, renting a 10- department’s revenue comes

“Electricity, labor, fuel — all those costs are going up.”

from income it generates, so the user fees play a significant role in funding park facilities. The form of the season entrance passes for Smithville Lake will be changing as well. There will no longer be stickers. Instead there will be pocket passes. The county will continue the taxpayer discount for Smithville Lake season passes, in which presenting a Clay County personal property tax receipt will lead to a discount. The revised parks fees are for Smithville Lake entrance, Smithville Lake slips and camping and shelter fees throughout the county. Staff writer Nancy Hull Rigdon can be reached at 389-6628 or nancyrigdon@npgco.com.

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Raising Alzheimer’s awareness in Northland Long misunderstood and misdiagnosed, Alzheimer’s is now on the national radar. This year Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt and country music legend Glen Campbell each announced they had it, lending a face to the disease, according to a press release. Alzheimer’s is the sixthleading cause of death in the United States and the only disease among the top 10 that there is currently no way to slow, prevent or cure. However, that may be changing. A recent study

showed that an insulin nasal spray administered daily slowed or stopped the progression of Alzheimer’s. Of the 104 people with Alzheimer’s in the fourmonth clinical trial, those treated with the nasal spray experienced improved memory and ability to function. While the findings are promising, more research needs to be done with a larger group for a longer period of time. For now, the best way to help someone who may have Alzheimer’s is with early detection. “It is important to detect

Alzheimer’s early,” said Ashley Burden, director of Communications and Public Policy at the MidMissouri Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Early detection does not stop the disease, but it does lessen the steepness of the curve of the decline and it allows for the transition to be more comfortable for everyone. Since Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease if not caught early enough the process can be difficult for the patient and their loved ones.” According to the Center for Disease Control and Pre-

vention, as many as 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s as of 2010. The Alzheimer’s Association reported that between 2000 and 2006, there was nearly a 50 percent increase in Alzheimer related deaths. From 1999 to 2009, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported that Alzheimer’s caused 15,722 deaths. During that same time in Clay County, 503 people died from Alzheimer’s. In January 2011, President Obama signed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act into law. NAPA will create

a coordinated national plan to overcome the Alzheimer’s crisis and will ensure the coordination and evaluation of all national efforts in Alzheimer research, clinical care, institutional, and home- and communitybased programs and their outcomes. “There is research in being done with insulin to reduce plaque and tangles on the brain,” Burden said, “but

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Triplets soar to highest scouting rank Last weekend an Eagle Court of Honor celebrated the Boy Scout achievements of four boys, three of whom are brothers who share the same birthday. The Mason triplets were born on March 1, 1994. They were the first set of triplets ever born at Saint Luke’s Northland Hospital. Timothy and Alexander are identical, and Michael is a fraternal triplet. The brothers are in their 12th year of scouting, following in the footsteps of their father, Donald Mason, and uncle Shawn Mason, both of whom are Eagle Scouts. Only 4 percent of youth who join Boys Scouts earn the rank of Eagle. Boy Scouts of America commands that a list of requirements be completed and approved by an appointed Scout Board prior to being considered for the highest rank in scouting. Michael Duane Curtis of Troop 247 was honored alongside the triplets at the Eagle Court of Honor Dec. 4 at Gashland Presbyterian Church on North Oak Trafficway. One of the requirements to earn the Eagle rank is to develop and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, school or the community. Alex Mason and Clark Mershon, principal of Staley High School, first discussed possible ideas for his Eagle project in December of 2009. After five months of discussion and shuffling of ideas, it was decided to create a windbreak on the property of Staley High School with two rows of evergreen trees. For his Eagle Scout Project,

We are proud to provide sideline game coverage and injury support for this ‘winning team.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/Rebecca Mason

Eagle Scouts Michael, Timothy and Alexander Mason have earned a combined total of 158 merit badges.

Trio of Eagles Michael Mason oversaw the renovation of the nursery at Gracemor Christian Church. They repainted the walls, replaced the window blinds, and bought new toys and a new play area rug. A new toy cabinet was purchased to organize the area. For Timothy Mason’s project, he restored the memorial site that has been at Gracemor Christian Church for more than 30 years. He directed the building of benches, repainting of wooden trim, posi-

tioning of new stepping stones and the replacement of wood border and rocks with new stone-edging and pebble rocks. The boys have received letters of congratulations from Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Daniel White, Kansas City Mayor Sylvester “Sly” James Jr., Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, Clay County Sheriff Bob Boydston, Clay County Commission Reception Nancy Shade and one from the White House signed by President Obama and First Lady Michelle

Obama, along with a signed photo of the president. Each boy also received a signed Certificate of Merit from U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt. Between the three of them, the Mason triplets have earned total of 158 merit badges. Timothy, Alexander and Michael Mason are the sons of Donald and Rebecca Mason and seniors at Staley High School, where they are all musicians in the Staley band. They have a younger brother, Brett. — submitted by Rebecca Mason

The physicians of DFP orthopedics would like to congratulate the Staley High School Falcons on their 2011 State Championship tournament participation.

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Treasurer: Expired gift cards could be unclaimed property With so much of holiday shopping being done in the form of gift cards and certificates, state Treasurer Clint Zweifel is reminding Missourians to keep track of these small pieces of plastic and paper because in Missouri even an expired gift card or certificate is never really expired; it just might be unclaimed property. “By law, the remaining value on gift cards and certificates is

turned over to me after five years. It is essential Missourians keep track the cards and certificates because even if they are expired, they may be able to get their money from my unclaimed property team,” Zweifel said in a press release. If a Missourian believes his or her expired gift card may have become unclaimed property, that person should first check with the business that the

unused gift card was originally from to see if it is redeemable. If the business will not redeem the card or certificate, owners should then check www.ShowMeMoney.com to see if their name is listed. If the owner’s name is not listed on the website and he or she has a gift card or certificate with value a business will not redeem, the card owner should email Zweifel’s office at unclaimedprop erty@treasurer.mo.gov.

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