March 8, 2012 Gladstone Dispatch by Marty Novak

SOLO ART EXHIBIT

REFLECTIONS WINNERS

‘12 ANGRY JURORS’

First Tuesdays event to celebrate pastel artwork PAGE A3

Student artwork takes the prize PAGE A2

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Local father charged with beating son over grades By Kristin Hoppa NPG Newspapers

A Gladstone father and bishop pleaded not guilty last week after he was charged with one count of child abuse for allegedly whipping his 12year-old son with a belt and computer cord for more than five hours on Feb. 14 at his home. Kirk L. DeVine, 43, pleaded not guilty to the Class C felony March 1 before a Clay County judge. He is a bishop and minister at Trinity Missionary Full Gospel Church in St. Joseph. According to court documents, DeVine’s son came home with a “bad report from school.” DeVine allegedly began to hit the child with his belt and after his son pulled away, he grabbed a computer cord and continued the beating. “His father wanted him to lie down on the floor and ‘take his whoopin’ with his belt,” stated the probable cause statement. “(The boy) stated his father stopped, went and got some potato chips sat back down on the couch and asked him two questions:

Three candidates put their names on the August primary ballot for Missouri House District 15 on the first day of filing Feb. 28. Jon Carpenter and Shon Adamson, both of Kansas City, will face off in the Democratic primary to be listed on the general election ballot in November. Republican Kevin Corlew is the only name on the Republican ballot so far. Candidates have until March 28 to file for House seats. The three men have their sights set on represented a new district created in response to a federal mandate requiring legislative boundaries to be redrawn to adjust to population shifts every decade after the national census. District 15 includes Gladstone, part of Kansas City North and the Oaks villages. The primary for state offices will be Aug. 7.

‘One, are you going to answer my second question and two, are you going to take your whooping?’” DeVine allegedly continued to beat the child repeatedly for more than five hours before he told the son to clean the blood off a chair, get him tape to fix the cord and take a bath. The child was unable to return to school the following day because “he hurt so bad and could not sit down.” Five days later, the child still suffered from swelling around his arms, chest, stomach, shoulders, back, buttocks and legs. DeVine reportedly “admitted he did take it too far.” Detectives took more than 200 pictures of the injuries. According to Black Preaching Network, DeVine is a U.S. Air Force veteran from Omaha, Neb. Ordained in September 2000, he has served as associate minister and minister of music for First Baptist Church in Elwood, Kan. DeVine founded and organized Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in St. Joseph and, according to group’s BEATING/Page A12

in the private sector for more than 20 years,” he said, “and I will promote policies in the General Additional information Assembly to create an ecoabout the contested race nomic climate in which between Jon Carpenter Missouri businesses can and Shon Adamson to compete, grow, and crebe the Democratic candiate jobs.” date for House District 15 Corlew is active in the in November will appear Northland community. in a future edition of the He is a 2011 graduate of Gladstone Dispatch. Leadership Northland through the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce, and also served on the economic development team for the recent Vision North projRepublican ballot ect. He has served sevCorlew, 40, is an attor- eral years on the Oaks ney and released a state- Homes Association board, ment saying he filed for of which he is chairman, the office “because I can is a committeeman on offer experienced leader- the Clay County Repubship and advocacy for our lican Central Committee, area at the state level.” serves in various leaderBefore joining the legal ship capacities for Water’s profession, he worked in Edge Church of the Nazachurch ministry for seven rene, and is a member of years as a youth minis- the Gladstone Rotary. tries and worship direcHe his wife, Amy, have tor. three children. “I have been working — Amy Neal

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Oak Park Reflections winners to present ‘Angry Jurors’ Oak Park Theatre will present its annual Theater for a Cause Thursday to Saturday, March 22 to 24 with the production of “Twelve Angry Jurors.” The production will begin at 7:30 each evening with a matinee Saturday at noon. All shows will be in the Little Theater at the high school, 825 N.E. 79th Terrace. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased online at www.ophstheatre.org. The play is based on the Reginald Rose story “12 Angry Men,” which has been adapted by title to include both male and female jurors for the Oak Park production. Jurors and their numbers include: 1) Shelbi Arndt, 2) Emma Kitelinger, 3) Aggie Rieger, 4) Mariah Studebaker, 5) Ricardo Solis, 6) Alex Carroll, 7) Taylor Welch, 8) Alex Stompoly, 9) Alexandria Forshay, 10) Thomas Baack, 11) Madaline Walter-McCrary and 12) Kayla Smith. The guard is played by Paige Bliss. This year proceeds from Oak Park High School’s Theatre for a Cause production benefit a local community organization, Court Appointed Special Advocates Association. The mission of CASA, together with its state and local members, is to support and promote courtappoi nted volu nteer advocacy so that every abused or neglected child can be safe, establish permanence and have an opportunity to thrive. — North Kansas City Schools

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“Country Market,” a 17-by-20-inch pastel, is among the work of Carole Booth. Her art will be on display at the Gladstone Community Center for eight weeks.

Pastels to be on display STARDOM in public art space HAS ITS REWARDS First Tuesdays event April 3 to celebrate 8-week exhibit

Carole Booth will be the first solo exhibition for 2012 presented by the Gladstone Arts Commission. Booth’s artwork will be on display for eight weeks in the Public Art Space at the Gladstone Community Center. A First Tuesday event from 6 to 8 p.m. April 3 will showcase Booth’s pastels. Although she is well versed in working with a variety of mediums, Booth is particularly fond of pastels, according to a press release.

Booth is drawn to the vibrant colors an artist can achieve with pastels while still maintaining a soft, impressionist-like style. Many of her works feature water or figures and are inspired by the “unseen” beauty in everyday life. Booth has won numerous awards for her art, which can be found in both private and public collections. Light refreshments will be served at the April 3 event.

Election News in Brief

Clay County offices draw interest Ten Democrats and six Republicans filed opening day, Feb. 28, for seven Clay County seats up for grabs in the August primary election. Filing closes Tuesday, March 27. A number of familiar faces are running for the offices, including seven incumbents and three former county officials. Republican incumbent Eastern Commissioner Katee Porter is seeking reelection, as is Democrat incumbent Western Commissioner Larry Larson. Also running for western commissioner on the Democrat ticket are former western commissioner Gene Owen and David R. Peironnet. So far, the race for county assessor has drawn the most interest with five candidates. Democrat incumbent Assessor Cathy Rinehart faces Tom Brandom, a former county clerk and former county commissioner, in the primary. Those who have filed for assessor on the Republican ticket include Phil Wi l s on, Donald Jobe and Jesse Leimkuehler. Democrat incumbent Auditor Sheila Ernzen has filed for an unexpired term. Michael Till has filed for the office on the Republican ticket. Democrat incumbent Sheriff Bob Boydston faces a challenge from Bob Neal in the Democratic primary. Former sheriff Paul Vescovo has filed for the office on

the Republican ticket. Democrat incumbents Treasurer Carol McCaslin and Public Administrator Debbie Gwin are both seeking re-election. — Angie Anaya Borgedalen

Clay County Republicans set caucus On Saturday, March 17, the Clay County Republican Central Committee will hold the 2012 caucus for the purpose of electing Republican delegates and alternates to the Republican 5th and 6th Congressional District Conventions, and the Republican Missouri State Convention, according to a press release. These delegates will represent Clay County’s choice for presidential nominee and Republican Party platform submissions at both conventions. All Republicans are invited to attend. The caucus will be held at 10 a.m. at the John Gano Memorial Chapel at William Jewell College. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Doors will close at 10 a.m., and no registration will be allowed after voting begins. Active participants must be current registered voters in Clay County and must certify they are Republicans. Participants are asked to bring their voter identification card and a photo indentification to expedite registration.

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Resident complains about barking dog rules By Kathy Crawford

“People don’t want to be the one to complain against their neighbor,” Stover said. During the Gladstone City “It harbors a lot of resentCouncil meeting Feb.28, ment, and it doesn’t go a city resident suggested away.” changes to an ordinance Stover, who is the presidealing with excessive dog dent of his neighborhood association, said that one barking. Robert Stover, who is a way to avoid a he-said-sheretired law enforcement offi- said situation was to change cer, said the current report- the city ordinance so that ing procedures pit neighbor it requires a few complaints from neighbors about a barkagainst neighbor.

K.C. man admits to embezzling from HOAs A Kansas City businessman pleaded guilty in federal court Feb. 22 to embezzling more than $750,000 from dozens of homeowners associations, according to a press release from the office of Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Liberty Run Homeowners Association in Liberty and Twin Lakes Homes Association in Gladstone were among the 32 associations from which Dale Palmer embezzled funds. Palmer, 53, waived his right to a grand jury and pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert E. Larsen to mail fraud. Palmer owned and operated Home Owner Association Services, which provided property management services for building and neighborhood homeowner associations and managed operating accounts for homeowner associations. It also performed administrative tasks, such as making deposits and paying expenses. Palmer closed HOAS’s Kansas City office in March 2011 and absconded with more than $751,302 missing from the accounts of 32 homeowner association clients, according to the

press release. By pleading guilty, Palmer admitted that from July 2009 to March 2011, his business experienced serious cash flow problems. Palmer explained that he was poor at managing money for HOAS and could not resolve his cash flow issues. Instead, he moved funds from the homeowners associations’ accounts to hide that he was paying for HOAS’s expenses. He commingled the funds of each of the homeowner associations, even though he believed it was a crime to do so. Palmer started preparing false statements for all of the homeowner associations in July 2009 and continued to prepare the false statements until HOAS closed in March 2011. Palmer never allowed the associations to see their bank statements. In the months leading up to March 2011, Palmer altered account statements that HOAS provided to the homeowner associations in order to make it appear that HOAS was financially sound, when it was not. Under federal statutes, Palmer is subject to a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison without parole, plus a fine up to $250,000.

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problems at the Gladstone Community Center during swim meets. Councilman Brian Hill said three people contacted him and told him during a recent swim meet they had to park at the nearby ball field. In addition, no one was monitoring the parking. City Manager Kirk Davis said that parking is a premium during big events like the swim meets, the last of

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welcome to schedule the program at their location throughout the greater metropolitan area. Programs are offered free of charge, according to a press release. Speakers on the temple explain the differences between temples and regular church meetinghouses, give an overview of the history of temples, address the sacred nature of temples and outline basic beliefs of the church. The public open house tours for the temple are scheduled for Saturday through Saturday, April 7 to 21 (Sundays excluded), and free tickets will be available

Program shift brings services closer to home By Dale Garrison A significant program relocation took effect recently to provide more localized services for Clay County residents with developmental disabilities and their families. Targeted case management provided by the Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities is shifting to services coordinated by the Clay County Developmental Disabilities Resources Board contracted through the Center for Human Services. Although some of the case managers may remain the same, the programs will be administered in local offices rather than the state’s Regional Office on Admiral Boulevard in Downtown

Kansas City. Nearly 1,000 Clay County residents with developmental disabilities are served through the Kansas City regional office and will be transitioned over a two-year period. Now in its 40th year, the DDRB oversees services for people with developmental disabilities that are currently provided by 12 organizations. Services range from housing to employment, early childhood education and courses at Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods. Case management provides critical coordination, working with individuals and their families to set goals and monitor services to ensure those goals are achieved. For more information, call 736-9990.

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Community Calendar TODAY, MARCH 8 BIBLE CAFE: Bible Café is held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at First Christian Church, 2018 Gentry St. in North Kansas City. Enter at the doors by the mailbox. Pastor Carla Hillyer leads discussion on the Gospel of John; bring your Bible if you have one. Participants also are encouraged to bring their own snacks. Free coffee, hot chocolate or lemonade is available, depending on the weather. Child care is available. For more information, call 842-2341. 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. PARKINSON’S EXERCISE: Parkinson’s seated exercise begins at 1 p.m. each Thursday at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 4301 NE Vivion Road in Kansas City North. The Parkinson Foundation-Heartland program is free. TEEN PHOTO DISPLAY: The Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut in Gladstone, will display images from the third annual Teen Photography Exhibit throughout March. This year’s theme is “Around Gladstone.” For more information, call 4541306. BETA SIGMA PHI: Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Gamma Upsilon Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. For more info, call 547-6466. BETA SIGMA PHI: Beta Sigma Phi, Kappa Lambda Chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. This “career” chapter of ladies meets once a month at members’ homes and partakes in frequent social gatherings, day trips and game nights throughout the year. Call Shannon at 5827676 for more information. Women of all ages are welcome. For more information about the organization, visit betasigmaphi.org. KOSMOS SINGLES: Kosmos Singles, a social group for adults 50 and older, will

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SPRING BREAK AT THE LIBRARY The following events will be at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library.

ACRYLIC PAINTING: The Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library will offer at two-part class on using acrylic paint at 6:30 p.m. The second session will be Monday, March 19. No experience required. All supplies provided. Registration is required for this program for adults. Call 454-1306 for more details.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 FISH FRY: Fish fries will be offered each Friday during Lent from 4 to 8 p.m. in the basement of St. Charles Borromeo Church, 900 NE Shady Lane Drive. Dinners will have the choice of shrimp scampi; baked, battered or fried tilapia; or Bruce’s New England Clam Chowda. The meal includes a breadstick, green beans, coleslaw and baked potato for $7, or a combo of two entree items for $10. Children’s meals are $3 and include Papa Joe’s baked macaroni and cheese, fish sticks, green beans and breadstick. For more information, call 436-0880.

■ Tuesday, March 13 — Junk Art, 10 a.m., children 5 and older can create a masterpiece — the library will provide the junk, the children provide the imagination.

■ Thursday, March 15 — Leprechaun Magic, 10 a.m., with creativity and imagination, children 4 and older will make their own rainbows in the 8 Silly Rabbits Magic Show that celebrates the blarney and the charms of St. Patrick’s Day’s favorite mascots. Registration is required.

DAR: The Clay County Patriots Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will have its regular monthly meeting at 1 p.m. at the North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 N.E. Vivon Road in Kansas City North. The meeting will feature a program on identity theft. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact Lois at 4540709. SALE: The junior and senior high youth groups of Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church in Kansas City’s Northland will host their annual garage sale to benefit 2012 youth mission projects. It will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 7600 N.W. Barry Road in Kansas City North. It is free and open to the public. There is a $5 fee at the door for early entrance at 6:30 a.m. Donations are welcome. For information, call 741-5118 or visit www. pineridge.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

PANCAKE FUNDRAISER: Gladstone Rotary will sponsor its annual Snake Saturday pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at Gashland Presbyterian Church, 8029 N. Oak Trafficway in Kansas City North. Tickets are $5 a piece and include all-you-caneat pancakes, sausage, and biscuits and gravy. Ticketholders are eligible for door prize drawings throughout the morning.

AAUW: The Kansas City Northland branch of AAUW will host its monthly meeting at 2:30 p.m. at the North Kansas City Hospital Pavilion, Burlington Room. The speaker will be Janet Weber on “Increasing our Understanding of Islam” in a question-and-answer format. AAUW is open to men and women with college degrees interested in women’s issue. For more information, contact President JoAnne Lile at 453-2263 or jlile@att.net.

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QUILTING AND STITCHING: Antioch Library Quilters and Stitchers will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library. Quilters and stitchers of all experience levels are invited to bring their projects or finished work to show, share ideas, ask questions and have fun. Registration is required for this program for adults. Call 454-1306 for more details.

FRIDAY, MARCH 16 ST. JOSEPH TABLE: St. Joseph Table will be from noon to 8 p.m. in the basement of St. Charles Borromeo Church, 900 NE Shady Lane Drive. The blessing will occur at noon, and pasta Milanese will be served for a free-will donation. All proceeds go to benefit the poor. For more information, call 436-0880.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13

ADVENTURES IN LEARNING: Liberty Adventures in Learning, sponsored by Shepherd’s Center of the Northland, will meet at Liberty United Methodist Church, 1001 Sunset Ave. Blood pressure screenings will be offered at 9:15 a.m. followed by programs at 10 and 11 a.m. and lunch at noon. Everyone is welcome to bring items for a silent auction. Call Mary at 7811825 for lunch reservations by Wednesday, March 14.

TAX HELD FOR SENIORS: AARP Tax-Aide representatives will be at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library beginning at 10 a.m. to assist seniors with moderate to low incomes with tax questions and tax return preparation. Registration is limited for this free program. Call 4541306 for more details.

THURSDAY, MARCH 15 JAMES BROTHERS: “Little Known Facts about the James Brothers” will be the topic at the Clay County Museum Speaker Series at 7 p.m. at 14 N. Main St. in Liberty.

MONDAY, MARCH 19 BACK TO SCHOOL: Kindergarten through 12thgrade students in the North Kansas City Schools district will resume classes.

NORTHAVEN 2 MEETING: Northaven 2 will have its neighborhood meeting

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TUESDAY, MARCH 20 DEMOCRATIC CLUB: Northland Democratic Club will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at North Kansas City Public Library, lower level meeting room, 2251 Howell St. in North Kansas City. School board candidates from districts, including Liberty, will be in attendance to meet with attendees and speak about their suggestions for improvements. The public is invited to attend. TAX HELP FOR SENIORS: AARP Tax-Aide representatives will be at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library beginning at 10 a.m. to assist seniors with moderate to low incomes with tax questions and tax return preparation. Registration is limited for this free program. Call 454-1306 for more details. INTERNET 102: The Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library will offer an in-depth look at Web browsers and how to use them more effectively at 2 p.m. Topics include search engines, bookmarks, spyware and more. Registration is required for this program for adults. Call 454-1306 for more details.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 TAX HELP: Tax help for seniors, free from AARP, will be offered at the Mid-Continent Public Library’s Liberty branch, 1000 Kent St. AARP Tax-Aide representatives will be at the library starting at 9 a.m. to assist seniors with moderate to low incomes with tax questions and tax return preparation. Ending times vary. No farm returns or rental properties. The tax season is through April 15. For information, call 7819240. LUNCHEON: The Northland Coalition invites community members to join them in planning programs and events to promote safer, substance abuse free communities at their complimentary luncheon meeting. It will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3100 N.E. 83rd St. in Kansas City North. Reservations are required by calling 877-0401 or emailing anhn@tri-countymhs.org.

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CANCER SUPPORT: New Hope Cancer Support meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Liberty Manor Baptist Church, on Birmingham Road in Liberty. The group includes men and women battling cancer or who are in remission. This group offers a safe and confidential environment for men and women battling cancer or in remission to share hopes, struggles and feelings. For more information, call Tom Atkins at 2175813.

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■ Wednesday, March 14 — Bingo, 2 p.m., children 5 to 12 can play bingo with the library staff and friends for the chance to win prizes.

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■ Monday, March 12 — Movie Day, 2 p.m., a family favorite will be shown on the library’s big screen. Movie watchers are encouraged to bring your pillows to spread out on the floor. Popcorn and a drink will be served.

■ Friday, March 16 — Creative Movement and Exploration, 10 a.m., children 3 and older will be introduced to shapes, levels, speeds and direction through their bodies and dance. Registration is required.

SHEPHERD’S CENTER: Shepherd’s Center of the Northland’s Adventures in Lifelong Learning will begin at 9:30 a.m. at North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion Road in North Kansas City. Activities include line dancing at 9:30 and 10; a presentation on the new plans for Antioch Center from Dave Horn of Antioch Redevelopment Partners at 10; book club with Jean Rube and “Harry Truman’s Excellent Adventure” at 11; Irish music and folklore at 11; and lunch at noon. Lunch costs $4, and the reservation deadline has past. For more information, call 452-4536 or email ttiptonscn@kc.rr.com.

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY: Flotilla 30-01 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. at the Clay County Courthouse Annex, 1901 N.E. 48th St. in Kansas City North. The public is invited. For more

for March at 6 p.m. Fairview Christian Church, 1800 NE 65th St. in Gladstone. A strategic planning workshop will be conducted during this meeting by Carolyn Vellar, a consultant working with the city of Gladstone helping to build neighborhood organizations. Sandwiches, snacks and refreshments will be provided by the board of directors. For more information, email northaven2@hotmail. com.

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Missouri News in Brief

Task force recommends review of death penalty Missouri’s death penalty was questioned Thursday, March 1, by a task force for the American Bar Association. The task force conducted a study of Missouri’s capital punishment and published recommendations for the General Assembly. Paul Litton, task force member and University of Missouri law professor, said, “Missouri has inadequate measures to guard against wrongful conviction.” Members of the task force said their report was neutral on whether there should be a moratorium on executions. None of the members, however, said that they supported capital punishment. Task force recommendations include a review of how the police identify suspects and whether people with mental illnesses should be sentenced to death. The team could not cite any particular past or present case that the recommendations would have changed. — Sherman Fabes for Missouri Digital News

Bonus college savings through MOST 529 Missouri families looking to boost their college savings efforts have a new tool: the MOST 529 Matching Grant Program. State Treasurer Clint Zweifel visited William Southern Elementary in Independence to kick off the new program that provides a privately funded dollar-for-dollar match on contributions of up to $500 per year and $2,500 in a lifetime to MOST 529 accounts of qualifying households.

ers would be required to obtain a permit to own a large ape or baboon if the legislature approves the bill. Primate owners would also be required to microchip their pets. The bill passed through the committee with a vote of 6-1. — Stacey Kafka for Missouri Digital News

Candidate filing undeterred by redistricting confusion By Tim Sampson Missouri News Horizon

Despite lingering confusion over Missouri’s legislative district boundaries, the Secretary of State’s office has seen an increase in the number of candidates filing early for the August primary. A total of 394 candidates submitted applications to run for public office on the first day of filing Feb. 28 in Jefferson City. That’s 78 more office seekers than filed on the first day of the month long filing period during the last gubernatorial election year back in 2008. “We saw a significant number of applicants on the first day,” said Ryan Hobart, a spokesman for the Secretary of State’s Office. “So I don’t think the pending legal action has been a deterrent.”

At least $125,000 in MOST 529 Matching Grant Program funds will be available each year for the next four years. Resources are limited and will be distributed on a f irst- come, f irst-ser ve basis. Any unused matching funds will be rolled into the following year’s funds. The private funding for the Matching Grant Program was made available as part of MOST 529’s new management contract signed in February 2011 with Upromise Investments. To apply for the MOST 529 Matching Grant Program for 2012, Missourians can visit www. most529g ra nt.org to download the application or call 800-992-8790 to request one. All applications must be postmarked by June 30, and applicants will receive notification of acceptance or denial by Aug. 31. All matching

The legal action that Hobart refers to are the expected rulings from the state Supreme Court regarding the redrawn district maps for the Missouri House of Representatives and the state’s Congressional delegation. Both maps are the subjects of legal challenges that claim gerrymandering. If the court sides with these allegations, it could mean going back to square one and redrawing legislative boundaries. That’s the scenario that’s already played out with the Senate redistricting map, which was tossed out by the court earlier this year and then hastily redrawn in recent weeks by a citizens’ appor-

grant funds for 2012 will be distributed by Jan. 31, 2013. Missouri residents must meet certain criteria to qualify.

State parks attendance up Attendance at Missouri’s state parks saw a dramatic increase in attendance in 2011, another sign of Missouri’s economic recovery, Gov. Jay Nixon announced in a press release. More that 17.8 million guests visited Missouri’s state parks in 2011, a 9.1 percent increase from 2010. This is the third consecutive increase in attendance since Nixon

tionment panel. Final approval of that map is still days away, even though candidates have begun filing. Hobart said the Secretary of State’s Office is well aware that the redistricting process is far from settled and said they are doing all they can to keep would-be candidates abreast of any changes as the filing period continues. Several attempts to delay candidate filing this year were unsuccessful. “This is certainly an unprecedented situation,” Hobart said. Those interested in running for office can file anytime between now and March 27.

took office, reversing a 10-year decline in parks attendance. “Having personally visited each of Missouri’s 85 state parks, I know that Missouri State parks provide folks with fun, healthy opportunities to enjoy the outdoors,” Nixon said in the release. “Whether you’re seeking adventure, wanting to learn more about our state’s history or simply looking for a place to relax, there’s a state park that’s right for you. I encourage families to experience all that the Show-Me State has to offer.” In 2011, Missouri State Parks was ranked as one of the top four state park systems in the country by

House OKs bill to add lottery ticket for vets

The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday, March 1, that would add a state lottery ticket for the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund. It would require the state lottery to develop and begin selling the tickets July 1, 2013. “This is very necessary, needed to ensure that we continue to provide services to our veterans in our seven veterans homes. Without this resolution, the veterans home fund and trust fund will be bankrupt by the end of the National Recreation 2013,” said the bill’s sponand Parks Association. sor, Rep. Sheila Solon, RFor more information Blue Springs. on Missouri State Parks, All of the profits from visit MO.gov. the lottery would go toward veterans programs. Opponents said they are concerned that this lottery would detract from the lottery benefiting education. The bill passed by a vote of 137 to 14. It will The Senate Agriculture now move to the Senate Committee passed a bill for approval and would Wednesday, Feb. 29, to make require a public vote before it more difficult for Missou- the amendment is added. — Paige Hornor rians to own a primate. Exotic animal ownfor Missouri Digital News

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At its 2012 Prevention Conference held Feb. 24, the Northland Coalition recognized the support of prosecuting attorneys and sheriffs in achieving their goals to make communities safer and free of substance abuse. Accepting awards for their partnership with the Coalition are Capt. Cathy Compton, left, on the behalf of Clay County Sheriff Bob Boydston; Ray County Prosecutor Danielle Rogers; Platte County Sheriff Richard Anderson; Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd; and Clay County Prosecutor Dan White. ANGIE ANAYA BORGEDALEN/Gladstone Dispatch photos

Lee Ward shows a program from the funeral of an African-American woman to a group gathered at the Clay County Museum & Historical Society on Feb. 23, when Ward talked about African-American funerals. Ward is writing a book on the history of early African-American funeral homes in Jackson County. Ward and his wife, Emily, maintain a funeral museum in the basement of their home in Independence. Tours of the funeral museum are free, but an appointment is required by contacting Ward by email at lward5@yahoo.com or calling 2549444. The Wards formerly owned two funeral homes. Ward will speak at the Jesse James Museum in Kearney at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 7, about outlaw Jesse James’s funeral.

Community Voices Your Letters Editor’s note: The following verses were written in response to plans to change the minimum number of firefighters on a truck in Kansas City.

Fireman Fireman Fireman! Fireman! Save my child! I can’t right now maybe in a little while. The fire truck is here I will agree. With me and two others, that makes three. Rules are rules that we must heed. Under the threat of severe penalty. The rules are clear we must wait. For two more to arrive to enter your gate. Two in two out, there’s a laugh for you! How’s that done with the first in three men crew? I know your child is at death’s fate. When others arrive it may be too late. Damn the rules I’ll take my chances! Into smoke, fire, heat the fireman advances. Should your child and I die, that could be our luck. So the city council can save a buck. If this fire truck was manned by five. Your child and I might still be alive. Listen dear lady for the siren’s roar. More trucks more firemen at your door. Pumpers of three, ladders and rescues of four. But, the lives are lost there’s no need for more. Dan Conninghton, retired Kansas City Fire Department battalion chief

State reps provide new windows into making laws During the contentious debate over President Obama’s health care law in Washington D.C., former U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said that “we have to pass the bill so you can find out what’s in it.” That’s a wrongheaded approach for Washington and the opposite of what we’re doing here in Missouri. For the first time ever, Missourians can now access amendments to legislation online before they are considered by the full House. While this may sound small, it has the potential to bring great change to the lawmaking process in Missouri. Two years ago, the House implemented a new tracking program that has paid great dividends for taxpayers. Before then, legislators received 1.1 million pages of paper on their desks in the House chamber every year. Last year that number had dropped 80 percent and the cost of printing has gone down substantially. Information is more organized and legislators are better prepared for upcoming debates. It’s harder for unscrupulous legislators to sneak things into bills. There’s an old saying that making laws is like making sausage — you may like the end product, but you don’t want to see it being made. Sometimes, though, a little input up front can save lots of time and effort, making the end result more palatable. In the past people could follow bills, but it wasn’t

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until after the bills were adopted that they would be able to find out what changes were made to them. Every once in a while, constituents call to let us know that we passed a bill that will create a new problem even bigger than the original problem we were trying to fix. These legislative failures often occur because the law-making process isn’t as transparent as it could be. It used to be considered reasonable that House members would re-write a simple 20-page bill into a 200-page behemoth on the last day of session, have it printed and distributed, and suddenly that day, it went to the governor to become law. We have put roadblocks in the way of that practice in the Missouri House by requiring a new version of a bill to be submitted at least one day in advance, though more time for review would be even better. As your elected state representatives, we work for you in Jefferson City. It’s our job to do the best we can to make good laws that govern all Missourians. Unlike the now-infamous statement of Pelosi, we want you to have more opportunities to help us shape the laws we will all live under. If you are interested in learning how to view House amendments and help us craft more effective laws, please visit www.house. mo.gov and click on “help finding amendments” under “Related Links.” Thank you for the opportunity to serve. Rep. Myron Neth of Liberty serves Missouri House District 34. Rep. T.J. Berry of Kearney serves House District 35. Rep. Ryan Silvey of Kansas City serves House District 38.

Library challenges adults to read 6 books The Mid-Continent Public Library is sponsoring a yearlong adult reading program called 6 in 12, which challenges any reader older than 18 to read any six library books in 2012 for a chance to win one of five e-readers or other prizes. “Our challenge is designed to reintroduce K.C. area adults to the Library’s resources,” said Beth Atwater, Lee’s Summit branch manager and 6 in 12 organizer. “Whether people finish one book or all six, we just want to remind people that they’re never too busy to read a book and take some time for themselves.” Participation is open to anyone with a Mid-Continent Public Library card. Readers can choose any library title, in any format, to read. The library has provided an entry form on the program’s website at www.6in12.org. Readers will receive one entry in the e-reader giveaway per book read. Interest in the literacy challenge produced 2,500 entries in the first month, an active Facebook group that offers a place to share readers’ progress and book choices, and community involvement including several prize donations from area businesses

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Among the funeral artifacts Lee Ward brought to display at the Clay County Museum on the Liberty Square is a slave grave marker. Ward, a professional embalmer and undertaker, formerly owned two funeral homes. A researcher and author, he has written four books and is currently working on a fifth, about African-American funeral homes. One of his books, “Coffins, Kits and More,” deals with embalming practices during the Civil War.

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Upcoming triathlon at Smithville Lake causes stir

MARRIAGE LICENSES RECORDED IN CLAY COUNTY FEB. 20 TO 24, 2012: ■ ROBERT KENDALL FRANCIS, 40, LATHROP, JENNIFER LYNN NIGRO, 33, LATHROP; ■ BISRAT TESFAMICHAEL TESFAZGI, 28, KANSAS CITY, NANCY LATRICE JOHNSON, 21, KANSAS CITY; ■ CASEY LOUIS SMITH, 29, LIBERTY, MARIBEL CORTEZ, 23, LIBERTY; ■ ILYA VLADIMIR SIPERSHTEYN, 25, KANSAS CITY, MEGAN NICOLE HOLT, 25, KANSAS CITY; ■ JASON SCOTT HOGAN, 32, KEARNEY, PHEADRA LEANNE SANTANA, 33, KEARNEY; ■ KEVEN RAPHAEL YEPEZ, 21, KANSAS CITY, ARIANA NICOLE GILMORE, 21, KANSAS CITY; ■ ERIC DAMON ADLARD, 22, SIBLEY, SYMBER IRENE SCHAEFER, 22, KEARNEY; ■ RANDALL GENE PETERMAN, 67, KANSAS CITY, DOROTHY LEE SCHELL, 56, KANSAS CITY; ■ SAMUEL RAY SISSOM, 28, KANSAS CITY, BREA KRISTAN RUTTER, 25, KANSAS CITY; ■ NICHOLAS MARK FREEMAN, 26, KANSAS CITY, AMANDA NICHOLE ARNDT, 24, KANSAS CITY; ■ JOSEPH GERARD THIEWES, 37, GLADSTONE, SHERI MICHELLE FARUS, 39, GLADSTONE; ■ JAMES CYRUS BARGER, 67, ORRICK, VICKI SUE JIOVENALE, 66, LIBERTY; ■ OLEY THOMAS DENMARK, III, 34, KANSAS CITY, DIANNE MARIE BLAKELY, 22, KANSAS CITY; ■ MELVIN LEROY PERKINS, II, 40, KANSAS CITY, CRICKETT DARLENE OLIPHANT, 41, RICHMOND.

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The WIN for KC Women’s Triathlon at Smithville Lake has been applauded for empowering women while bring an economic boost to the area. But the 1,000-participant event has also brought complaints. During the Feb. 14 County Commission meeting, commissioners approved a contract with WIN for KC, making the July 28 event officially a go for a fifth year. While many spoke of the positive aspects of the event, challenges related to parking and traffic also were addressed. And a heated exchange resulted in Pam Mason using her gavel for the first time since stepping into the presiding commissioner’s role more than a year ago. Sheriff Bob Boydston said that while he supports the event, he will no longer allow his deputies to serve as off-duty law enforcement outside of county park grounds. “There are pickups pulling boats,

alcohol, an increase in the number of citizens who live in the Paradise area and the (Missouri Route) W/(U.S. Highway) 169 area,” Boydston said. “To me, that is an unsafe mixture.” The bike portion of the Saturday morning event extends outside of county park grounds onto Paradise Road and state Routes W and J near Paradise. The roads are closed to vehicles during that time, and law enforcement assists with traffic control as well as parking — tasks Boydston considers too much of a liability risk. Paradise Boat & RV Storage sent the sheriff’s department a nearly $800 invoice in January, requesting the department foot the bill for damage to its property. The owners said the damage occurred after a sheriff’s officer directed vehicles to park on the business’ property during the 2011 triathlon. Kathy Nelson, executive director of WIN for KC, said organizers are working to improve the parking situation for this year’s event. They’re working with a parking company and have plans to

park vehicles at a central county parks location and then shuttle participants. WIN for KC will look outside of the sheriff’s department for law enforcement personnel to work the event outside of park grounds. Sheriff’s deputies will still work on county grounds during the event. Eastern Commissioner Katee Porter challenged the sheriff saying she doesn’t see how this event is any more of a risk than other events where deputies work off-duty. She also said she doesn’t think drunken, boat-pulling drivers will be an issue during the morning event and doesn’t believe there’s been a population spike in the area in the past year. “I find a flaw in your rationale,” Porter said to Boydston. “I don’t understand. This is a great opportunity for Clay County to showcase our best asset. And it appears we are not supporting it.” The back-and-forth between Porter and Boydston escalated to raised voices and high tension until Mason intervened by hollering, “whoa, whoa,” and banging her gavel.

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website, based the ministry “to serve as an outreach for the hurting, the lost, the unsaved, and unloved by teaching the infallible, uncompromising Word of God.” In June 2004, DeVine joined Trinity Baptist Church, which was reorganized in January 2005 as Trinity Missionary Full Gospel Church. Multiple calls to the church were not answered. “He was there a couple weeks ago,” said Don Crittendon, who says he’s been a member of the church for 25 years. “His messages were always great and very understandable.” The small congregation listened to an out-of-town minister Sunday, Feb. 26, Crittendon said. Various apostles rotate throughout the region and routinely visit the St. Joseph church. “No one ever left the church wondering what the message was about, and I do appreciate that,” Crittendon said about DeVine’s sermons. “What happened is a family matter and has nothing to do with the church, but we will be praying for him. Right now, only God knows the truth.” DeVine will appear in the Clay County Courthouse again for a hearing scheduled for Thursday, April 5. He was being held in lieu of a $10,000 bond.

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