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with the community to nail down how people will get to and travel within The vision: Northlanders the area. As Gladstone City will talk up life in the Glad- Planner Chris Helmer put stone village, a place where it, the city is “literally getthey’ll walk, bike, bus and ting to the nuts and bolts occasionally drive from of project.” This week, a series of home to work to play. To help turn the vision community workshops will into reality, the city of help shape infrastructure Gladstone must first work specifics inside what the

city’s calling Gladstone Village Center. The heart of the redevelopment area is 70th and North Oak Trafficway, and the area extends from North Oak east to Troost Street and runs from 72nd Street south to 69th Street. The city has identified $110,000 to fund infrastructure improvements that focus on pedestrian

transportation. The city received an $80,000 U.S. Department of Transportation grant that required a $25,000 local match. The city’s transportation sales tax will fund the local portion. The goal of the workshop series is to create a

Gladstone Village Center Transportation Planning Study Community Workshop activities continue: Thursday, Oct. 18 ■ 9 a.m. — Street Design: North Oak Trafficway and Bus Stops ■ 10:30 a.m. — Presentation: LEED/ND ■ 1:30 p.m. — Street Design: Streets East of Holmes Street ■ 3 p.m. — Presentation: Parking ■ 6 p.m. — Street Design Friday, Oct. 19 ■ Noon — Final Presentation

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Banker, community leader honored with Look North Award

Jim Corwin, left, 2011 Look North Award recipient, presents Mark Tankesley with the 2012 honors.

By Dale Garrison Commerce Bank executive and longtime community leader Mark Tankesley received the 2012 Look North Leadership Award at the Clay County Economic Development Council annual meeting Oct. 9. More than 200 area business and civic leaders attended the annual banquet at Harrah’s North Kan-

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Assistance League of Kansas City is holding a Children’s Book Drive in support of Make a Difference Day, a national day of community service scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27. New or gently used books for elementary-aged children are being collected throughout the month of October at Assistance League’s local thrift store, The ReSALE Shop, 6289 N. Oak Trafficway. The books may be dropped off anytime during normal business hours — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Books may also be dropped off during a special open house on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Assistance League’s new location for Operation School Bell, 6601 N. Oak Trafficway in Gladstone. Operation School Bell provides new clothing, health kits and books for more than 2,000 local school children in need each year. Books donated locally will support children served by Operation School Bell and also replenish local classroom libraries. The local book drive is being replicated across the country as part of a nationwide project of Assistance League for Make A Difference Day. The organization is encouraging all of its chapters to with a national goal to collect and donate 100,000 books. For more information, go to www.alkc.org.

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WORKSHOPS: Meetings continue Oct. 18 and 19 Continued from Page A1 blueprint for multimodal streets within the redevelopment area. “We’ll be getting out and walking the streets with people, talking about what types of things could be implemented in the future to make the area more pedestrian friendly,” Helmer said. “This isn’t just about bus service. We want to make this redevelopment area more walkable and bikeable.” Helmer described the workshops as hands-on and informal. Those leading the meeting will gather input on examples of pedestrian friendly streets in other cities as well as brainstorm new ideas. Possibilities for funding could include adding bike lanes on streets and improving sidewalks. Last month, a presentation included in a meeting that kicked off the project highlighted the possibility

of turning the redevelopment area into a sustainable neighborhood; a blueprint showed a neighborhood with a community garden, greenhouse, market and other necessities all within a 10-mile walking radius. The city hopes to have a plan for the streets by spring of 2013 and anticipates implementing some of the aspects within a year of the plan’s finalization while other improvements could be several years out. Community workshops were held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The Thursday, Oct. 18, workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Gladstone Community Center, 6901 North Holmes St. Residents are welcome to attend part or all of the day’s events. On Friday, Oct. 19, a final presentation is set for noon to 2 p.m. at the community center. For more information,

call the city at 436-2200 or see “Transportation Study” under News & Events on the city’s website, www. gladstone.mo.us. The village project is part of a larger effort to improve areas along North Oak Trafficway. A Mid-America Regional Council grant has led to the North Oak Corridor Study. The study will explore ways to enhance transit along the corridor — from the city of North Kansas City to Missouri Highway 152 — with the goal of spurring economic development. Funding for improvements has yet to be identified. Earlier this month, the first public meeting for the study was held. Another is planned for February. Citizens can also give their input online by filling out a survey at http://www. creatingsustainableplaces. com/category/kansas-citysustainable-places-northoak-corridor.

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Jeffrey Alan Cook of Gladstone was honored at a ceremony on Sept. 29 at North Cross United Methodist Church

Scout leader recognized for life-saving actions Jeffrey Alan Cook of Gladstone, a 24-year active veteran Boy Scout leader and a longtime board member of the United Methodist Men of the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church, was awarded the Honor Medal for Heroism by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The medal stems from his actions in saving the life of a woman in the aftermath of a high-speed car crash on the afternoon of July 27, 2011. A presentation ceremony was held Sept. 29 at North Cross United Methodist Church in Kansas City North. The Honor Medal is the highest of all awards presented to Boy

Scouts and registered adult leaders by the National Council of the BSA, according to BSA Heroism Award expert and historian Dr. Robert Edmunds. The Honor Medal recognizes heroism, gallantry, risk of life and call to duty. Cook also learned that he has been nominated for Citizen Service Before Self Honors. The nominations will be pared down to 20 finalists in February and the winners will receive the Citizens Award on March 25 at Arlington Cemetery. Cook is married to his college sweetheart, Jill, and is the father of two Eagle Scouts, Joshua and Jordan.

More than 425 guests, including business, civic and community leaders, as well as North Kansas City Schools staff members, students and their families, helped the district kick off its Centennial Celebration on Sept. 29. With the theme “100 Years of Extraordinary Educational Experiences,” the fall breakfast hosted by the district’s Education Foundation. During the event, Bob Hiatt, a graduate of North Kansas City High School, a member of the school’s Hall of Fame and a retired administrator at his alma mater, received the Cornerstone Award. Working in partnership with the Education Foundation, Hiatt has raised nearly $70,000 by selling commemorative engraved

bricks to graduates, staff members and friends of North Kansas City High School. Speakers included Sandra Aust and Linda Ward, daughters of Dr. R.B. Doolin, superintendent from 1955 to 1977; Dr. Tom Cummings, superintendent from 1994 to 2009; and Dr. Todd White, superintendent since 2009. White delivered a state-of-thedistrict address that featured the achievements of current staff and students. Fourteen employees who have received Dr. Dan Kahler Innovative Teaching Grants for the 2012-2013 school year were recognized. Members of the Staley High School Chamber Choir and the District Honors Jazz Band entertained guests. North Kansas City

High School senior Michael Ly and Staley senior Brooke Ravenscraft spoke about the district’s use of technology and the future of North Kansas City Schools. Fall breakfast sponsors and guests provided more than $62,000 in support for the Centennial and three special fundraising projects. These include 100 mini-grants of $100 to enhance student learning, a new districtwide literacy program and the construction of a Centennial Wall at the district’s central North Kansas City Schools students representing the future office campus located at 46th Street and Davidson Road. The Education Foundation serves as the fiscal agent for North Kansas City Schools Centennial Celebration.

MCC receives $2.6M to train nurses Metropolitan Community College will receive $2.6 million to provide scholarships for disadvantaged students looking to train for professional nursing careers. The grant, which will be paid out over four years, comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. All funds will go directly to student scholarships to cover 50 percent of the cost of tuition and fees and a sti-

pend for living expenses, according to a press release. MCC officials say the college applied for the grant because of a persistent gap between local employers’ demand for skilled nurses and prospective students’ need for financial resources in order to pursue a nursing education. Scholarship recipients must have an income that falls below the federal poverty level. Approximately 250 nursing students are admitted into the

nursing program every year with about 50 percent living below the federal poverty level. “By relieving the fiscal barrier, students can focus their time and attention on learning, which will increase program completion, resulting in a larger number of graduates and a larger nursing workforce pool,” said Chancellor Mark James. Prospective students interested in learning about this scholarship opportunity should email lisa. bray@mcckc.edu or 604-1536.

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Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012

Community Calendar TODAY, OCT. 18

SINGLES MIXER: Kosmos Singles, a social group for adults 50 and older, will have a mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at Conrad’s, 210 North Missouri Highway 291, Liberty. Meet in the raised area. A dollar donation is requested. For more information on other activities, visit www.kosmossingles.com.

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.

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 217-5813.

CHOIR: The Northland Sweet Adelines meet at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Antioch Community Church, 4805 NE 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 NE Russell Road in Kansas City. For more information, contact Tri-County Mental Health Services at 468-0400 or visit www.tri-countymhs.org. WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT: TOPS Chapter 1072 meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Kansas City North Community Center at 3930 N. Antioch Road. The group’s mission is to support members as they Take Off Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Virginia Alban at 453-2370.

NEEDLE NUTS: Needle Nuts will meet at 6 p.m. at the Antioch branch of the MidContinent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut in Gladstone. For more information, call 4541306. Are you nuts about cross-stitch, knitting, quilting or any other crafts? Are you looking for the perfect place to finish (or start) your projects? Or are you just looking for some creative help and opinions? This group for adults meets third Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. SPEAKER SERIES: “Early Clay County Pioneers — The Gittings and Carr Families” will be the topic of the Clay County Museum Speaker Series at 7 p.m. The museum is at 14 N. Main St. in Liberty. BETA SIGMA PHI: The Kappa Lambda Chapter of Beta

Sigma Phi will meet at 7 p.m. This Career Chapter holds a meeting monthly and plans various social activities and service projects all year long. Membership in Beta Sigma Phi International is open to women of all ages. Call Shannon at 582-7676 for details.

FRIDAY, OCT. 19 BREAKFAST: Northland Neighborhoods’ seventh annual breakfast will be at 7:30 a.m. at Embassy Suites, 7640 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway in Kansas City North. RSVP to 454-2000. 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. Programs will be at 10 and 11 a.m. Call Mary at 7811825 for lunch reservations by Oct. 17. CAREGIVER SUPPORT: A monthly caregivers support group for persons providing care to family or friends will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shepherd’s Center of the Northland, 4805 NE Antioch Road. Area professionals share their expertise with group members. This group is for any illness including dementia. Lunch is provided. The program is free. RSVP for lunch by calling 452-4536.

SATURDAY, OCT. 20 CRAFT FESTIVAL: The American Baptist Women’s Ministries Fall Festival — A Craft & Vendor Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3101 N E Vivion Road in Kansas City North. Proceeds

will be used for the American Baptist Women’s Ministry Fund for missions and operating expenses. GOT PREPAREDNESS?: Get hands-on experience with classes that cover a variety of topics on preparedness at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6751 NE.70th St. in Kansas City North. Registration required. Call 4537849. 5K RUN/WALK: Tri-County Mental Health Services will hold the first Heart and Sole Run/Walk at Happy Rock Park in Gladstone. This event will raise funds to support children’s services and wellness programs. Proceeds will help sustain wellness initiatives, monthly art contests and the holiday assistance program for the children and families. For more information, call 877-0406 or e-mail loriw@tricountymhs.org. Online registration is available at www. tri-countyheartandsole5k.org. HOT DOG ROAST: Northaven 2 neighborhood will have a Hot Dog Roast from 1 to 4 p.m. at Northeast 69th Terrace between North Woodland and North Michigan. Hot dogs, sausages and water will be provided. Bring a side dish, a chair and enjoy visiting with neighbors. Gladstone Public Safety will have a fire truck, ambulance and police car at the roast in observance of National Crime Prevention Month and National Fire Prevention Week. DAFFODILS: The fourth annual Daffodils at Pharis Farm event will be held 10 a.m. at Historic Pharis Farm, 20611 Missouri Route EE in Liberty. It is free. For more

information, visit www.claycounPARKINSON’S SUPPORT: A Parkinson’s support tymo.gov/historic. group meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 4301 NE Vivion Road BREAK THE CHAINS: in Kansas City North. For At 5 p.m., Discover Commore information, call Alicia munity Church will host a Scott at 214-7034. “Break the Chains” rally to bring attention to the growHALLOWEEN TRICKS: ing tragedy of human sex trafficking that plagues com- Children ages 4 and older are invited to join 8 Silly Rabbits munities worldwide as well magic for an interactive, funas in the KC Metro area. filled, tricky, but not too scary, The rally will be held at Linden West Elementary School show, jammed with surprises, at 7333 N. Wyandotte St. in and spooky stories with magic endings. Registration for this Gladstone. Dr. Jeffrey Brodprogram at the Antioch branch sky, founder and president of Mid-Continent Public Library of JOY International, will be the guest speaker. Discover is required. The event begins at 7 p.m. Call 454-1306. meets each Sunday at 5 p.m. at Linden West Elementary School. For more, visit www.discoveries4life.com.

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MONDAY, OCT. 22 CITY GOVERNMENT: The City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Gladstone City Hall. TRI-COUNTY BOARD: The Board of Directors for TriCounty Mental Health Services will meet Monday, Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 140 in Tri-County’s office in the Northland Human Services Center, 3100 NE 83rd St., Kansas City North. For more information, call 468-0400.

TUESDAY, OCT. 23 MOBILE TOUR: A member of U.S. Congressman Sam Graves’ staff is holding Mobile Office stops. Graves’ Mobile Office will tour the district giving constituents the opportunity to speak with a member of his staff. A stop will be made at 10 a.m. at Gladstone City Hall.

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TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets 9 to 10 a.m. weekly at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6409 N.W. 72nd St. in Kansas City North. For information, call 741-8708. PEPPI: PEPPI is a strength-training pro-gram for people of all ages and capabilities offered by Clay County Public Health Center with support from Clay County Senior Services. A leaders training event will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the health center, 800 Haines Drive Liberty. Call Elizabeth at 595-4236 to register or visit www. clayhealth.com for more information.

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Continued from Page A1 represents more than the 1,600 jobs that will result directly. Hampton noted the new Transit van will be built in America for the first time by Northland workers. “This Northland workforce is highly productive, and they will be building the highest quality, most environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient vehicles anywhere in the world right here in Clay County,” he said. “This vehicle has been a best-seller in Europe for years with dozens, if not hundreds of companies located near the plants to customize these vans for a variety of uses from utility trucks to ambulances to even dump trucks. A big part of the EDC efforts now turn to bringing those kinds of companies to the Northland and that will create even more jobs for this area.” Tankesley has served as chairmen of numerous civic and social boards in the Northland, including the EDC, the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce and the Liberty Chamber of Commerce. In both the Liberty and the Gladstone chambers, he was selected as Member of the Year and has twice served as the Chairman of the Gladstone Chamber. He helped establish the Liberty Chamber of Commerce Foundation and has served on the Liberty Hospital Foundation Board. He is a member of the Liberty and Gladstone Rotary Clubs and was founding member of the Gladstone Sertoma Club. Tankesley has served on the Board of Directors for the City of Fountains and in 2011 was elected as president. He also served on the board of Kansas City Area Development Council for 20062007. In 2006 and 2007, Tankesley was awarded Commerce Bank’s Team Work Award for his contributions to all members of the Commerce team. A graduate of Missouri State Univer-

FARMERS MARKET: The Gladstone Farmers market is held from 2 to 6 p.m. one block east of North Oak Trafficway on Northeast 70th Street each Wednesday through Oct. 24.

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U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt was featured speaker for the Look North Award Banquet. sity in Springfield, he is a native of Lexington and has called the Northland home for more than 30 years. His wife, Lynn, is director of audit and compliance for Commerce Bank, and his son, Kyle, is a graduate of University of Missouri and is employed with State Street Bank. His daughter, Carrie, lives in St. Louis with her husband. Tankesley has two grandchildren. The Clay County Economic Development Council is a public-private partnership of the Clay County Commission and area business and civic leaders. The council’s goals are to attract and retain business and industry for the county and to promote a positive economic development climate. For additional information, call the Development Council at 468-4989 or visit www.clayedc.com.

“This Northland workforce is highly productive, and they will be building the highest quality, most environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient vehicles anywhere in the world right here in Clay County.” EDC Executive Director Jim Hampton

Have you ever wondered if that old jewelry, coins and collectibles laying around the house is worth anything? Stop wondering and bring it to Jewelry by Morgan for a fast and free assessment. Jewelry by Morgan is now paying premium prices for 1-15 carat diamonds, antique jewelry, ﬁne collectibles, ﬂatware, coins, watches, silver and unwanted jewelry. You’ll love the Jewelry by Morgan treatment. Even if you decide not to sell, we think you’ll like what you see and be back to visit us again. Hurry in today while gold and silver prices are near record highs!

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A6 Gladstone Dispatch

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012

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On the Lanes

Your Letters Neighborhood work proves Corlew finds solutions I’m recommending Kevin Corlew to speak for me in Jefferson City as my state representative because I’ve come to know him personally through our work together on The Oaks Homes Association Board of Directors in Kansas City/Gladstone. Since 2008, Kevin has volunteered his time to our neighborhood community and also his expertise as a professional lawyer to make needed changes in our organization bylaws. Kevin listens to the concerns of the people and finds solutions. Janice Patterson, former board member, The Oaks Homes Association, Gladstone

Depression affects nearly 10 percent of population October is Depression Awareness Month — a time to recognize a condition that affects nearly 10 percent of the population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Each year, an estimated 8 million to 10 million people experience the loss of a loved one. In addition to death, people experience the loss of a job, a child leaving home or other major life changes such as a divorce. Each of us experiences grief through a range of emotions such as sadness, confusion and anger, and the grief process is unique for each person. But sometimes intense feelings of hopelessness

Assembly Of God

Christian

LIBERTY FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Ph. (816) 781-6633 Jeff Davidson, Pastor

Schedule: Sunday School ................... 9:30 am AM Worship .....................10:30 am Sunday Evening ................. 6:00 pm

Rev. David Culver New Traditions Worship........ 8:30 am Sunday School ................... 9:30 am Traditional Worship ............10:50 am Alfa Y Omega Iglesia Cristiana Discipulos de Cristo Servicio los Domingos a las 6:00 pm

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MEADOWBROOK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2800 NE 64 Street, Gladstone, MO 64119 453-5735

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Women High Game Megan Harshman Cathy Torgerson Shauna Elliott Julie Hirner Wendy Watson

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8600 NE Sam Ray Road Kansas City, MO (816) 407-7756

Christian Science

TENTH CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, KANSAS CITY

455-2555

3400 NE 82nd St. • KCMO 64119

Sunday Services ......................10:30 am Sunday School ........................10:30 am Wed Evening Testimonial Meeting .. 7:00 pm Reading Room open to the public Call for hours and location ..........455-0443

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web site: metrobaptistchurch.com Traditional Music and Choir Expository Biblical Preaching

Sunday services .............10:30am & 6:00pm Wednesday evening ......................7:00pm

Women High Series Cathy Torgerson Lynn Crowley Megan Harshman Julie Hirner Wendy Watson

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Senior Men High Game Dan Bunch 279 Leon Billings 279 Bill Armilio 269 Pat Henderson 268 John Deatherage 267 Ray Utter 266

Senior Men High Series John Deatherage 761 Pat Henderson 760 Bill Armilio 669 Bob Burns 652 Floyd Richardson 647 Bill Bowman 645

Senior Women High Game Artice Kramer 235 Pat Stimetz 225 Virginia Norman 213 Sharon Otto 212 Joyce Sage 206

Senior Women High Series Artice Kramer 624 Cindy Fisk 582 Nat McLaughlin 578

Church Directory

Chris Sams, Pastor

Morning Worshiip ..................... 9:30 am Sunday School ...............8:30 & 10:30 am www.meadowbrookumc.org EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 452-6595

GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9

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9555 N. Oak Trafﬁcway Kansas City, MO 64155

(816) 734-2216 ext. 204

At the corner of N. Oak and 96th Street

Sunday Worship ............ 9:00, 10:15 & 11:30 am Children’s Sunday School.....9:00, 10:15 & 11:30 am Pre-K - 5th Grade Sunday School .........10:15 am

69 Hwy. Liberty

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www.gswired.org

Childcare Provided. Casual Dress The coffee’s hot, the music rocks and the message is real.

METRO BAPTIST CHURCH

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Worship & Children’s Activities: Sunday mornings at 8:30 & 10:30

NORTHLAND CATHEDRAL

3400 NE 80th Street, Kansas City, MO 64119 (816) 746-8388

Men High Series Nick Farsace Jeremy Fleury Craig Donner Randy Cole Jeff Bolten Vinnie Zink Brandon Carlson

An Open & Affirming Church

101 NW 99th St. (99th & N. Oak) Kansas City, MO 64155

J. Lowell Harrup, Senior Pastor Sunday School ............... 9:15 & 10:45 am Morning Worship ............ 9:15 & 10:45 am Sunday Evening ....................... 6:00 pm Wed. Learning Center ................ 6:30 pm

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Methodist

(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) 427 East Kansas • 781-3621

New Song

Vickie Mears, bereavement coordinator Crossroads Hospice, Kansas City

Men High Game Nick Farsace Randy Cole Mike McFarland Brandon Carlson Craig Donner Tim Marlow Tyler Scheer Vinnie Zink Bob Zollmann

33 H wy.

11 101 N. Forest Ave. Liberty, MO 64068 pastorjeff@liberty-assembly.org

and guilt do not go away and are accompanied by physical symptoms like loss of appetite, sleeping problems and trouble concentrating on daily tasks. When the emotions of grief persist for a prolonged period and affect all aspects of a person’s life, this is known as “complicated grief.” If untreated, complicated grief can lead to health conditions like depression, substance abuse and heart disease. People who are at the highest risk for depression are those with a past history of the condition or those who lack a strong support system. Whether it’s spending time with family and friends, joining a local grief recovery program or seeking treatment from a professional, no one should experience grief alone. If you know someone who is grieving, let the person know you are there for them. Simply showing your support can make all the difference.

The following weekly high scores at Gladstone Bowl were submitted by Vicki Bowman.

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GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH An Open and Afﬁrming Congregation

www.graceepiscopalliberty.org SUNDAY SCHEDULE

9:00 am – Education 10:15 am – Worship

Non-Denominational

Presbyterian

THE HARMONY VINEYARD

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LIBERTY

600 NE 46th Street Kansas City, MO 64116

520 S. 291 Hwy. (816) 781-6262 The Rev. Susan McCann, Rector The Ven. John McCann, Priest Associate

Sunday Service ..............8:30am-10:00am ............................... 10:30am-12:15pm Wednesday Service ..Classes start at 7:00pm

www.harmonyvineyard.com Call About Home Groups

587-8898 John Brown, Pastor

138 Main Interim Rev. Joe Carle Sunday School .......................9-9:45 am Traditional Worship ..................10:00 am Nursery Provided • 781-6528

NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

6 1441 NE Englewood Rd. Sunday Service ....................... 10:30 am Sunday School ..........................9:15 am Rev. Seth Wheeler Childcare Available www.northminsterkc.org 453-2545

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Houses For Rent

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Notice of Sale

NOTICE OF LEIN SALE Claycomo Village Stor-it will sell the following units: 33 - Stokes. Sale to be held Sat. November 3, 2012 at 10a.m., cash only. 339 NE 69 Hwy, Claycomo, Mo. Published: October 18 & 25, 2012 According to the lease by and between #186-Cheryl Peterson, A095-Judy D. Rogers, M087-BJ Crofton and TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, assigns and affiliates in order to perfect the Lien on the goods contained in the storage units, the Manager has cut the lock on their Unit(s) and upon cursory inspections the unit(s) were found to contain: China cabinet, clothes, tubs, couch, tables, bookcase, boxes, misc. Items will be sold or otherwise disposed of on Oct. 26, 2012 after 9:30 am at the location listed below to satisfy owner’s lien in accordance with state statutes. StorageMart #0127/0128 8900 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City , Mo. 64153 (816)741-3030. Published: October 18, 2012

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Homes For Sale

4 BR, 2.5 BA, updated kitchen, hardwood floors through-out. Close to schools, stores and highways. Great neighborhood. $149,000 negotiable. 816-4532313.

COUNTRY-LIKE SETTING

Claycomo 816-453-5583

1811 Holt Ct. • Liberty

Priced to sell • $234,500 4BR, 3BA, 3158 sq. ft. 1600 sq. ft. garage & shop. Finished walk-out basement. Corner cul-de-sac /on pond. Open House Oct. 6 & 13, 2p-4p

Personals

DEPOSITS LOWERED ! N o Application Fee

(816)792-1646

2138 Jetty • Liberty, MO

2000 Crystal Valley Mobile Home 1,960 sq. ft., 28’ x 70’, 3BR, 2BA Shingled roof, all electric, new 4.5 ton C/A, stone front wood burning fireplace, walk-in closets, drywall ceilings & walls, ramp to front deck, thermo lined drapes, all appliances approx. 1 yr old. $55,000. For more details: www.mhvillage.com/687417

By Appointment (816)813-0202

Personals

See office for details.

Cherokee Village Apartments Liberty, MO

(816) 781-6537

OAK TREE APTS (2004 Swift Ave, NKC)

Studios with Kitchen

3BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2 car. All new decor. No pets. No Smoking. $1200/mo. +dep.

816-792-4380

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Office Space

Office space for lease, Parkville MO. 816-810-9824. Office space for lease, utilities paid, near court house, Platte City, MO. 816-810-9824.

House for rent- Liberty, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car, fireplace, in cul-de-sac, trail & woods behind house, all appliances & washer/dryer. New carpet up & down, $1025 /mo, + dep. 816-781-2139. KC North near Parvin Rd. - 2 Bdrm, 1 Full Bath, 1 Car Garage, Basement, Lg. Yard. Non-Smokers, No Pets. $650/mth. Call 816-803-8747

Single Adults Only

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(816) 452-0099 Professionally managed by Charles F. Curry Real Estate Co.

Open House Liberty Landing Community, 2015 Current & 1208 Pier.

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Reversed 1.5 Story

• 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedrooms

For Sale- 1.5 story, 3 BR, 2 Full BA, 2 Half BA, hardwood floors, inground pool, finished basement, covered patio Needs a little TLC, great house, great neighborhood, $159,500. Call 816-226-7338.

816-452-0866 Professionally managed by Charles F. Curry R/E Co.

• Studios

Virtual tour www.DCBOonline.com

(2015 Current is a New Skyline home)

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4-Plex Gladstone 2br, appl, c/a, w/d hk-ups, clean credit req. Owner. $495. 816-587-5544

Northgate Mobile Estates Claycomo- Quaint neighborhood, close to shopping, schools & hwys. Single lots $315. Water and sewer paid, yards mowed.

$410/mo. + Deposit,

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Mobile Home Sites

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11:00 to 2:00 • Sat. Oct. 20 Prize Drawings

Renovated 1BR Apt Senior Community Rent Based on Income Landmark Towers Apartments 1203 W College St Liberty, MO 64068 816-781-5410

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WANTED

(816)781-2548 www.LibertyLanding.com

Business Opportunity

Duplexes

Individual(s) to contract with the Liberty Tribune

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Lots/Acreage

FOR SALE: 7 ACRES $38,500 between I-35 & Polo, MO. Stream, woods, water, electricity. Owner finance, low down payment. 816580-3980 or 816-589-0092.

to sell newspaper subscriptions at local

3BR, 2BA off Vivion Rd. CA, Appl., FP, 1 Gar W/D hkup, $800, $250 dep. 436-7871

businesses in the Liberty and Kearney areas. Flexible hours. Interested individuals can call (816) 719-1224 or by email at stephanie.cates@libertytribune.com

Rentals

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Public Notice

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Public Notice 304

Apartments Unfurnished

11203 N McGeeSPECIAL- 1st Month Free! Luxury 2BR, all appliances, WD incl., bath w/jacuzzi, C/A, FP, deck & garage. $700/mo w/$600 dep. 816-436-4415 or 816-591-3612.

1BR- close to Ford Plant, appls, C/A, water pd, pool, no pets. $405 /mo + $100 dep, 436-7871

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Steel/Metal Buildings

109 Groom St., Charming home in Old Town Liberty, 2BA, large 2 story workshop in back. $850/mo + dep., No pets. Call Pat Rigby at 816-769-1400. 2 BR Farm House- great location, garage, quiet, close to Liberty, no pets, 816-630-6150, 816 536-5220 3BR, 1BA, $725/mo- 5301 N. Indiana 816-809-1545.

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Help Wanted

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY... Multimedia Photojournalist News-Press & Gazette Co., St. Joseph, Mo., is seeking a creative multimedia photojournalist to join our visual reporting team. Staff members produce photos for the St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press; video for television station FOX 26 KNPN; and photos and video for our mobile and online portal, newspressnow.com. Experience working on a Mac platform using Adobe Photoshop and either Final Cut or Adobe Premiere is required. A valid driver's license and a safe driving record also are required. Employment is contingent on passage of a drug screening and a background check. We prefer a four-year college degree with a concentration in journalism or communications, plus two or more years of practical experience. Candidates from the Midwest are strongly preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply, send a letter of introduction, current resume, names of three references, and a portfolio link to: Todd Weddle, Photo and Video Editor, St. Joseph News-Press, 825 Edmond, St. Joseph, MO 64501. The e-mail address is todd.weddle@newspressnow.com. St. Joseph News-Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY... Multimedia News Reporter

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News-Press & Gazette Co., St. Joseph, Mo., is seeking a reporter to cover the public safety beat & related topics. This staff member will contribute both news & feature content to our daily newspaper, website & local TV partner.

Special Events

BASEBALL TRYOUTS The BRB LumberKings (10-11U) are holding open tryouts for the spring. If you are looking for premier coaching (Brett Reid-8yrs of Professional Experience) to teach your son the fundamentals and the right way to play the game, this is a great opportunity. We will be holding tryouts on October 20 & 27 for the upcoming Spring Season. Our teams are very competive and serious about baseball, so this is for the dedicated and serious ball players. If you are interested in trying out or obtaining more information, please contact Brett Reid (816) 678-7836 or email him at nats_brett@yahoo.com

CELEBRATING AMERICA’S LOVE OF FOOD Published the ﬁrst week of every month.

We prefer a four-year college degree with a concentration in journalism or communications, plus two or more years of practical experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate good story-telling instincts & capabilities in both print & video production. Candidates from the Midwest are strongly preferred.

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The position offers a competitive salary & benefits. A valid driver's license & a safe driving record also are required. Employment is contingent on passage of a drug screening & a background check.

Close to Historic Liberty Square

To apply, send a letter of introduction, current resume, names of three references, and three to five examples of your best work (no portfolio links, please) to: Steve Booher, Multimedia News Editor, St. Joseph News-Press, 825 Edmond, St. Joseph, MO 64501. The phone number is (816) 271-8583; the e-mail address is steve.booher@newspressnow.com.

Call (816) 452-0866

St. Joseph News-Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Liberty Area Apartments Small Town Charm, Big City Conveniences! ✧✧ 1 & 2 Bedrooms ✧✧ $399-$535 Professionally managed by Charles F. Curry Real Estate Company

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All Northland Area JANITORIAL OFFICE CLEANING

2-5 evenings/wk

Individuals, Partners, Retirees ● PT, 4-hour shift ● No weekends Worlds of Fun • Gladstone • Liberty Barry Rd / I-29

(816) 472-8181 K.K. Custom

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Construction cleaning, new homes, part-time, must have good transportation, final cleaning & stage work. Call 816-809-0730 after 3pm Mon.-Fri.

Insurance Sales /CSR FT/Days, hourly pay, great career opportunity. 816-560-7982

Positions available for Full-time and Part-time Nurse’s Aides Shift is 10:00 P.M. - 6:30 A.M.

Liberty medical office seeks FT receptionist. Mon. -Fri., 9:30am 6:30pm. Prior medical office exp. required. Fax cover letter, resume and references to 816781-3315.

(night shift)

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CELEBR ATING AMERICA’S LOVE OF FOOD Published the ﬁrst week of every month.

Please apply in person at

Our Lady of Mercy 781-5711

Sell it in the Classifieds! Call 816.389.6618

Auctions

IRS PUBLIC AUCTION

LAFAYETTE COUNTY LAND AUCTION M o n d a y, O c t o b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 2 • 1 0 a m

Sale Date: October 25, 2012 Sale Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Shawnee County Courthouse 200 SE 7th Topeka, KS

Auction & Property Location: from Higginsville, MO, Junction I-70/Hwy. 13 south 3 1/2 miles, then 1 mile east on Elm Grove Road to property. Tract 1: 99+/- Acres, frontage Elm Grove and Handley Roads, fenced, water, 6acre food plot. Tract 2: 93 +/- Acres, new fencing, barn, pond, electricity, rural water.

Property Offered for Sale: Single family split-level residence with an Attached 2 car garage, approx. 3,000 sq ft 3 bedrooms, 4 baths (2 full), large lot Min. bid: $108,570.00.

FSA shows 138 acres +/- tillable. Tenant agreement thru Dec. 31, 2012 on pasture ground. Possession Jan. 1, 2013. 2011 Taxes were $407.80

Only liens are real estate taxes

I-35N, 435S, east on Truman Rd., south on Winner Rd. which changes to W. Lexington Ave.

Fenton, McCoy, Shawnee, new & old carnival glass, antique furniture, toys, German Military trunk, brass, cast iron, linens, many framed prints, clarinet, Harley-Davidson lamp, rocket hood ornament, chrome fan, 16” Wilshire cream can, ©1987 enamel Pontiac Service wall clock, lead crystal, Royal Ruby, Betty Crocker cookbooks, youth’s saddle, hb 1905 1st ed. The Clansman book, store display units, Royal Doulton & Bing & Grondahl plates, RS Germany individual teapot, shaving & mustache cups, wall pocket, wooden mask, art & slag glass, mesh & beaded purses, Keen Kutter apple peeler, Southern Clock Co. wall clock w/key, adv. & soda bottles, souvenir spoons & display, tin Peruvian men wall plaques, Candle Shoppe in box by Partylite, Franciscan Desert Rose platter, partial china sets, new leather pockets for snooker pool table, antique oak wall mirror w/brass hat hooks, box lots, more. Terms: Cash or check w/proper ID. Concession. Restrooms. Parking available in nearby lots. Sales tax charged. Bring copy of sales tax number.

For more information Mike Williams (816)797-5450

Fr i d a y, N ov e m b e r 2 , 2 0 1 2 • 1 0 a m 13845 Higginsville Road, Lexington, MO 64067 Tract 1: Over 10,000 sq.ft. immaculate home built in 1857 on 10 acres, zoned B-1 commercial. Tract 2: 212 Acres, FSA says 168.7 acres tillable, 5 acres vineyard of Vignoles & Vidal Blanc white grapes.

SELLERS: LINWOOD LAWN FARMS LLC For more information Mike Williams (816)797-5450

w w w. a n g e l f i r e . c o m / m o / d o u b l e d a u c t i o n DOUBLE D AUCTION SERVICE DAVID B. GREENWOOD, AUCTIONEER 816-630-2109 KC# & FAX OR 816-419-7900 CELL

S T O R E L I Q U I DAT I O N AU C T I O N S A T. O C T. T. 2 0 • 1 0 A M 1 4 1 5 W. L E X I N G T O N AV E . INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052

SELLERS: KIRK W. VAUGHAN TRUST LAFAYETTE COUNTY MO Antebellum Home & Land Auction

www.irsauctions.gov or call Robert Brown (501) 396-0098

COIN AUCTION Satur day y, Oct., 20 • 11:00 A.M . Saturda Earnest Shepher d Center Shepherd

I-35 to 69 HWY (Exit 20). South of Lightburne Rd.) to Shepherd

Many Rare Key Date Unc. Morgan Dollars; 1880-O Morgan MS 63/64; 1883-S Morgan MS 63; 1886-O Morgan MS 62 Toned; 1888-S Morgan Unc.; 1889-S Morgan MS 62/63; 1880-CC 80/79, Second Rev. GSA Unc. Morgan; 1881-CC GSA Unc. Morgan NGC MS 62; 1882-CC GSA Unc. Morgan; 1883-CC GSA Unc. Morgan; 1884-CC GSA Unc. Morgan; 1885-CC GSA Unc. Morgan Looks MS 65; 1884-CC Morgan PCGS MS 64; High Grade Slabbed Morgans; High Grade Slabbed Am. Eagles incl. 2006 20th Anniversary 3pc Set w/ Rev. Proof; Full 27pc Set of BU Silver Am. Eagles; Full Book Franklin Halves; Books of Coins; Proof Am. Eagles; Silver Dollars; Nice Commemoratives; 1921 Alabama 2x2 Half Dollar Slabbed MS 62; 1925 Fort Vancouver Half Dollar MS 65; Commemorative Silver Dollars; Am. Buffalo, Civil War, Veterans 3pc Set; Proof & Mint Sets; 1955 Box Pack Proof Set; Silver Proof Sets; Huge Sale!

See Website Website for photos!

STEVE RITTER AUCTION EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. (816) 630-1252 • Steve & Steven Ritter w w w. r i t t e r a u c t i o n . c o m

Gun-Knife & Related

AUCTION Sunday October 21, 11 AM North Country Community Center Lawson, Missouri 4 ½ miles North of Excelsior Springs, MO on Highway 69

Large selection of great handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammo, scopes, and a large selection of quality knives and other related items. For terms, complete auction listings and pictures call or check website. Online bidding will be available through Proxibid.com on guns only.

Preview at 9 AM

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ESTATE AUCTION D u e t o t i m e c o n s t r a i n ts w e w i l l s e l l t h e e s ta t e i t e m s a t

PLEASANT VALLEY CENTER 6805 Sobbie Rd., Pleasant Valley, MO

Monday, October 22 • 11:00 am

Living Estate Real Estate Auction Sunday, Oct. 28 at 10:00 AM 19802 Blue Jay Trail Circle Lawson, Missouri

2- Oak stacked bookcases, Arts & Crafts burnt wood bookshelf, Unusual trunk on stand, Painted Hoosier type kitchen cabinet, Possum belly kitchen cabinet, Buffet w/mirrored top, Floor model victrola, Depression era china cabinet, Sewing cabinet, Victorian chair, Wicker plant stand, Venetian engraved oval mirror, Several antique clocks, Wall clock, Kitchen clock, Pocket watches, Men's watches, Victorian jewelry, costume jewelry, tin wind-up toys, Antique button collection, Stereoptic viewer & cards, Hallmark paper dolls, Pottery, Roseville, Weller, Wicker doll buggy, Mannequins, MANY BOX LOTS.

Auction Location: Highway 69 to D Highway, (Lawson Junction) East 6.3 miles to Blue Jay Trail, North .01 mile turn east and follow .03 mile to auction. Watch for signs. Due to health problems the owner will be selling his home. Real Estate

PENCE AUCTION Rick Pence- 816-781-4218 w w w. p e n c e a u c t i o n . c o m

Home: 2 bedroom split level style, full walk out basement (partially finished) with 2 car garage, 1 ½ baths, kitchen with eat in bar, Magic Chef oven with built in microwave/exhaust, and dishwasher, dining room, living room, vaulted ceiling in kitchen and dining room with beams, carpet, drapes and blinds. Full size hot tub; large deck and much more. Home needs a lot of repair and TLC. Lot: Very large lot with 2 entrances to property, partially landscaped with lots of shade.

L AR GE AUCTION SUN., OCT. 21 • 11:00 A.M. Earnest Shepherd Center 610 E. Shepherd Rd., Liberty, MO I-35N to 69 Hwy (Exit 20). Right on 33 Hwy (Lightburne) to Shepherd Rd.

Vintage Gas Shriner's Parade Car - KC Chiefs Decor; Nice 1800s Perc. Long Guns; Rare 1800s Perc. Underhammer Target Gun; US Springfield Mod 1822 Perc. Rifle; US Springfield Mod 1863 Musket; US Norwich Mod 1865 Musket; British WW1 Brass Flare Gun; WW2 Tank Sight; WW2 Items; Old Hunting & Fishing; Decoys; 1800s Brass Surverers Compass; 1800s Brass Transit Levels; Jewelers Tools; Precision Mach Tools; Stanley; Starrett; Early BB Guns; Daisy; Benjamin Franklin; Daisy BB Gun Store Display Rack; 1950s Charles Doepke Store Display Rack; 1950s Doepke Model Toys; Early Pressed Steel Vehicles; Dayton Son-Ny Pressed Steel 26in Truck; Tri-Ang 24in Pressed Steel Dbl Decker Bus; Buddy L Type Pressed Steel Trucks; Lumar; Structo; Prim Childs Coaster Wagon; Vintage Gas Model Plane Motors; Vict 3pc M/T Bdrm Set; Vict M/T Chests; Prim Furn; Over 20 Antq Clocks; Shelf Clocks; Mantle Clocks; Cuckoo Clocks; Wood Burma Shave Sign; Primitives; Lots Antiques; E! x Spgs Stoneware Jug; Ex Spgs Postcards; Auto Sports Items; Old Coins; Morgan Dollars; Halves; Type Coins; Many Large Cents; Partial Books; Great Auction!

See Website for photos! STEVE RITTER AUCTION EX. SPGS, MO. • (816) 630-1252 Steve & Steven Ritter w w w. r i t t e r a u c t i o n . c o m

Building: Like new large 2 car garage/shop with concrete floor and much more. Legal Description: All of block 2, Blue Jay Trail Subdivision II, a subdivision in Ray County Missouri. Terms & Conditions: Cash or check with 10% earnest money with the signing of the purchase agreement and the balance within 30 days at closing. Title insurance will be furnished by the seller and the taxes will be pro-rated to closing. A 10% buyer's premium will be added to the final bid to determine the total price. Auctioneers Note: This home needs a lot of work and decorating but will make someone a very nice place. For personal showing call auctioneer and make an appointment. Pre-bids are encouraged. There will be a large lot of personal property to be sold the same day. See website for full details.

Seller: Lloyd Chapman Jr.

w w w. g r y t h e r a u c t i o n e e r s . c o m Full-Time Certified Licensed Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker

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KC North- 7940 N Broadway, KC 64118. 10/19-20-21, 9:15a-4p. Huge sale, furniture, stainless steel appliances, flatscreen TVs, stereo, Cub Kadet mower, lots of power & hand tools, cabinets, pool pump & items, & household misc. www.classicestatesaleskc.com

We are looking for hardworking applicants with strong work ethics and positive attitudes.

KCMO- Estate Sale, many collectibles, furniture, lots misc. Fri.-Sun. 8-5 1100 E 45th St. KCMO 64116

Please apply in person between the hours of 8 a.m and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ask for the Housekeeping Manager.

Smithville MEARES ESTATE SALE Save the date - Oct. 18-19-20, 9-5 106 Highland Dr., Smithville

Do not call the facility to inquire about these positions!

RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS

M-F, 8a-5p. Up to $10 /hr., paid weekly. Must be insured driver w/vehicle. Apply in person at 9am, M-F, The Cleaning Authority, 7624 N Oak Trfwy., Gladstone, MO 64118. 816-420-0909

Smithville- ESTATE SALE. 600 Liberty Road. Antiques, Tools & Collectibles. Fri. 10/19 & Sat. 10/20 9a-4p.

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KC North - 8427 NE 107th Terr, off of 108th & 291; Fri 10/19, 9-1, Sat 10/20, 8-2; Britax car seat, booster seats, boys clths size 6-8, girls size 5-7, mens shorts size 38-40, womens skirts size 10-14, toys, old mens jeans for crafts, etc., sheet sets, and much more. KC North- 2121 NE Barry Rd., multi-family garage sale, Fri., Oct 19 & Sat. Oct. 20. Antiques, furniture, Fiestaware, Halloween, Christmas, clothes, baby items, Longaberger, & much misc. Kearney- HUGE DOWNSIZING SALE! 1907 Meadowlane. Fri. & Sat. 7am-1pm. Holiday decor, baby/kid toys/stuff, tons of books, tools, vintage glassware, household items, electronics, clothes, riding lawn mower, attachement, weed whacker, electric chain saw, golf clubs, lots of free stuff too! Liberty - 8720 NE 151st Street MOVING SALE Oct. 19 & 20, 8a-6p Everything Priced To Sell!!

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Liberty Landing Community Yard Sale - S 291 Hwy, E on Ruth Ewing Rd. Watch for Signs. Sat. Oct. 20, 8am-????

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Liberty- 1580 Ridgeway Dr., Sat. & Sun., 9a-6p. Pedal car, vintage items, clothes, misc. treasures. Liberty- Huge Sale, 1006 Blueberry, off Nashua. Thurs., Fri., Sat. Liberty- Many unique items, old records, housewares, furniture, clothing, toys, books, handbags, much more. 1612 Ridgeway Dr. Oct. 19 & 20, 10a-4p. Liberty- Moving Sale- It all needs to go! Furniture, toys, household items, Little Tykes, scrub tops & bottoms, rubber stamps, something for everyone. 207 E Brown St. Sat. 10/20 9a-2p.

Liberty- Sat. 10/20, 8a-1p, twin metal bed, Christmas decorations, rattan chair, quilt fabric, Longaberger baskets, Q-Snap & Grace quilting frames, lots of misc. 1205 Old Manor Rd. Liberty-Attention Quilters & Sewers FABRIC SALE!! 6228 NE 120th St. Brook Hills Subdivision Great Variety - $1.50 per yard Oct. 18 & 19, 8-5 & Oct. 20 8-3 (South end of Mt. Olivet Rd)

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Gladstone- Moving Sale- 6723 N Bellefontaine, oak table & 4 chairs, 2 desks, 2 heaters, shop-vac, misc. Thurs., Fri., Sat. 8a-5p. 453-2313.

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Gladstone Dispatch A11

A12 Gladstone Dispatch

ENTERTAINMENT

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012

Pond’s Picks

All 4 movies, Romantic plus 7 hours historical epic of bonus materials debuts in hi-def Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures Blu-ray ($99.98)

Dracula, Wolfman in 8-movie set Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection Blu-ray ($158.98)

Titanic Blu-ray + DVD ($39.99)

The globetrotting, dust-trailing archeologist action hero who spawned an adventure-movie franchise “cleans up” for this hi-definition collection, which assembles all four “Indiana Jones” films (the 1981 “Raiders of the Lost Arc” or ig inal, w h i c h lau nc he d the series, plus its “ Te m p l e of Doom,” “Last Crusade” and “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” sequels) for the first time on Blu-ray. Seven hours of additional bonus material includes numerous behindthe-scene featurettes on the movies’ stunts, music, effects and memorable moments (The melting Nazi face! Those snakes!), plus an all-new, two-hour on-theset documentary created from archival footage and interviews featuring director Steven Spielberg, producer George Lucas and actor Harrison Ford.

Director James Cameron’s 1997 romantic epic and special-effects marvel makes its Blu-ray debut with a two-anda-halfh o u r boat load of bonus feat ures. In addition to the newly f r e s h e ne d- up, hi-defin i t i o n story of romance, adventure and historically based tragedy (with star-making leading roles played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet), there are deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, pop-cultural parodies of the box-office hit from “Saturday Night Live” and MTV, an indepth examination of the film by the director, and a documentary with leading experts on the real-life British vessel to discuss the lingering mysteries of how the “unsinkable” ship sank in 1912.

The ultimate gift for any horror buff, this bone-rattling box gives eight of cinema’s all-time monster-movie masterpieces all-new, hi-def shines. “Dracula,” “Frankenstein,” “The Mummy,” “The Invisible Man,” “Bride of Frankenstein,” “The Wolf Man,” Phantom of the Opera” and “Creature From the Black Lagoon” look and sound better than ever. But the set’s bonus content alone is worth bus fare to Transylvania, with 12 hours of behindthe-scenes featurettes, pop-up factoids, com me ntary tracks and documentaries, a 48-page book, and the first-ever, restored 3-D version of “Black Lagoon,” which lets modern-day audiences see it the way it was originally filmed to be watched back in 1954. American Profile Entertainment Editor Neil Pond reviews DVDs, books and CDs.

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In the race for Clay County assessor, voters will decide between two candidates with high expectations for the position. Democratic incumbent Cathy Rinehart and Republican challenger Phil Wilson each has a distinct set of goals for the county if elected, but their areas of focus take different routes. One stresses the technological needs of the office, as well as other county offices, while the other seeks to evaluate the county’s taxes and find ways to keep Northland tax dollars here instead of going to Platte County. If elected to another term, Rinehart aims to keep the county’s technology up to date and to select software that would streamline the work done between the assessor, collector and recorder offices. “The county collector and I have been looking for something we can use together,” Rinehart said. “I would like to have something that would take us 20 or 30 years down the road.” The new software would be complimentary to the new online assessment system the assessor’s office began using this past year. “The latest thing is being able to go online and get

assessed, it’s real exciting,” Rinehart said. “We’re still going out in the field with a laptop, but with this new software we’re looking at, we should be able to go out with an iPad. Clay County has always been on the cutting edge of technology.” For Rinehart, technology has been a major aspect of her time in office and something she stressed the importance of. “I figured out a long time ago I’ve got to get some technology here to make it as smooth and as easy as possible. With the new system, we’ll be out in the field working with live data, not something you’ll have to bring back and then drop into the system.” Aligning the offices of the assessor, collector and recorder through technology is something Rinehart would plan to continue if re-elected. Wilson also noted the necessity of technology for the position but has placed additional emphasis on evaluating county taxes. “Under the state’s admittance fee, riverboat casinos pay $2 for every person that gets on the boat. State statute says the first dollar of that is for the state and the second is for the cities and counties,” Wilson said. “Clay County has never asked for that money.”

By acquiring those funds, Wilson believes the county will be able to reduce property taxes and generate more money for other projects in the county. “With an excess from the fee, we would be able to trim costs in other areas,” he said. “I would also like to see Clay County address bringing more businesses into the mix. We have lost a lot of business to Platte County, and that’s got to change.” The interactions between county officials and the public is another area Wilson plans to address if elected. “I think some people may need to have a refresher course in that we are servants of the taxpayers. I will not tolerate or accept somebody that is not friendly and not willing to help any taxpayer, no matter the problem,” Wilson said. In describing their qualifications for the position, both candidates cite their years of residency in the county as an asset. Additionally, Rinehart described her experience with assessment and the time she has spent in office as invaluable. Wilson acknowledged his time running a publically traded company and operating a business in Clay County as experiences beneficial to the role.

Clay County auditor candidates square off Incumbent appointee Sheila Ernzen faces challenge from Michael Till By Angie Anaya Borgedalen Now that voters have narrowed the field to two candidates for Clay County auditor, the race is on between Democrat incumbent Auditor Sheila Ernzen and Republican challenger Michael Till. Till said if elected Tuesday, Nov. 6, he planned to be a full-time auditor, unlike Ernzen, who also holds a fulltime job as the finance director of the city of Belton. “Given the responsibilities and compensation associated with the position, the people of Clay County should expect and demand a full time person in the office,” Till said. “I have over 16 years of real-life financial experience with major international corporations, working on projects with individual budgets larger than the Clay County budget.” Ernzen said she is fully capable of handling the auditor’s duties and responsibilities as finance director. She said being a county auditor requires financial reporting and auditing experience that Till simply does not have. “I am the most qualified and professional county auditor that Clay County citizens have had in a very long time,” Ernzen said. “… I not only get the job done, I do it exceptionally well.” Ernzen said her family depends on her income for

support, and with the instability of an elected office, it is “imperative that I have a job that I get to keep based on my job performance and not my political party affiliation or how familiar the voters are with my name.” As the county leans Republican, Ernzen has learned from experience that she cannot take any GOP opponent for granted. A former county treasurer, Ernzen was appointed in 2009 by Gov. Jay Nixon to replace former auditor Vic Hurlbert after he was forced to resign. She was defeated in November 2010 by Republican William Norris, a convicted felon who was also forced to resign after he became embroiled in a scandal. In that election, Republicans made a clean sweep of county offices. After Norris left the office, Ernzen was again appointed by Nixon to fill Norris’ unexpired term. Till is seeking his first publicly elected office. Till, a financial consultant who holds a degree in accounting, said he wanted to bring “conservative, common-sense oversight to county government” if elected. Ernzen, a certified public accountant, said she is financially conservative and an advocate of protecting taxpayers’ dollars. “I oppose any expense that is not absolutely necessary for the office to run efficiently,” Ernzen said. “While Mr. Till

may hold conservative values, they are already firmly intact in the Clay County auditor’s office.” When asked if they supported writing a new constitution for Clay County that could potentially change the current system, both said that was up to voters to decide. If approved by a simple majority, Proposition A, which is on the November ballot, would give circuit court judges authority to appoint a 14-member, bipartisan commission to draft a new constitution for county government. Once the document was completed, voters would get an opportunity to vote in favor or against the proposed new constitution. “I am hopeful that if given the opportunity, the authors will write a better and improved way for Clay County to govern itself, getting rid of partisanship in county elected office, strengthening candidate qualifications and making county government more efficient and accountable to the people of Clay County,” Ernzen said. Till said he did not have enough information to make a decision about which form of government he preferred. “Both have pluses and minuses,” he said. “I am content to let the voters decide, once again, what type of government Clay County should have by voting on Nov. 6.”

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Sheriff’s race heats up Incumbent Boydston faces former sheriff Vescovo By Mark Johnson Paul Vescovo and Bob Boydston both have experience as Clay County sheriff. Beyond that, there are distinct differences in the two candidates for the office. Boydston, the incumbent, said he decided to run again to continue working on initiatives he has started, including a CD highlighting Internet safety for parents and their children, and a new emphasis on illegal immigration and possible human trafficking in the county. He also wants to continue targeted efforts against drugs, domestic violence and drunken driving. “I’ve been honored to have been elected two different times,” Boydston said. Vescovo, who held the office for eight years between Boydston’s two elections, said, “I want to provide professional leadership to the men and women of the sheriff’s department.” He said it is his understanding that morale is low, citing a large number of personnel who have left the department the past three and a half years. Boydston said no more personnel have left than had the previous four years. Vescovo’s comments came earlier this month, just a day before it was learned that four Clay County Detention Center

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deputies had been terminated following a female depBob Boydston uty filing a lawsuit and EEOC complaint for sexual harassment. Several more deputies involved in the case have been suspended. Vescovo said the department didn’t have a single complaint of this type during his administration. He’s concerned Clay County residents will now pay the price with the possible need to assign deputies from other areas, including the road patrol, to fill the open spots at the detention center. Boydston said no personnel would be pulled from the road patrol to fill the vacancies. “We’ll use personnel from other divisions to fill in and overtime,” he said. “We are working to fill those positions as rapidly as we can.” Vescovo is particularly concerned with the road patrol because of what he said has been a rise in Type 1 violent crime and property crime within Clay County in recent years at a time when the national crime rate has been dropping. To address this issue, he

said there needs to be more deputies on the road. Paul Vescovo Ve s c ovo said he would also use eight-hour rotating shifts, which he said are more efficient than 12-hour shifts. The candidate would have a fourth shift as well that could be used when needed to address particular problem areas. Vescovo said he would also like to implement technology needed to let deputies write their reports from their vehicles, allowing them to spend more time on the road. Boydston said he knows residents are concerned about rural crime with a limited number of deputies patrolling a large area but said many have told him they are appreciative of their efforts. As for communications between the road patrols, dispatch and other law enforcement agencies, both candidates agreed that there are going to have to be significant upgrades made to the county’s radio system. Boydston said that process is already under way.

may pursue adopting a charter for their own government. This charter is commonly refereed to as home rule.

On Nov. 6 Clay County residents will have the opportunity to approve the first step of a two-part initiative to draft a new county constitution. Proposition A will ask voters to decide whether a special commission should be formed to draft the new constitution for the organization of government for the county. The measure was placed on the ballot after a 2-1 vote of approval by the Clay County Commission in August. If passed, Proposition A would lead to the creation of a 14-member County Constitution Commission by the county’s circuit judges. The commission would be divided evenly with seven Republican and seven Democratic members. “The vote is a two-part thing,” said Clay County Eastern Commissioner Katee Porter. “The first vote is to the people asking, ‘Yes or no, do you want the court to appoint the 14-member panel?’” Following the formation of the County Constitution Commission, the group would be assigned the task of drafting a new county constitution to be voted on by citizens of the county for final approval.

Requirements

To adopt its own charter, a county must meet qualifications set by the Missouri Constitution: • Be defined as a first-class county, based on a minimum assessed value of $600,000,000. • Have more than 85,000 inhabitants. Counties meeting both requirements

History in Clay County

Clay County has pursued a charter government several times in its history, the first such effort coming in 1969. “This matter has been on the ballot at least three times before, twice in the last 10 years,” said Presiding Clay County Commissioner Pam Mason. “According to state law, this question can be placed on the ballot in two ways: one by a majority of the county commission or by a petition from the citizens.” In 2000 the issue was revisited and was placed on the ballot by the County Commission. Most recently, voters approved the initial drafting of a new county constriction in 2004, but the proposed constitution was rejected by voters in Nov. 2005.

Charter counties in Missouri

Only four counties in the state of Missouri have approved their own charter governments. St. Louis County first adopted a home-rule charter in 1950. After several attempts, Jackson County became the state’s second charter county in 1970. St. Charles County adopted charter on its second attempt in 1992. The most recent county to adopt charter was Jefferson County in 2011, after residents voted to approve the measure in 2008. Other Missouri counties have had unsuccessful attempts at approving charter. These rejected tries include Buchanan in 1949 and 1947, Greene in 1980 and Boone in 1982. — Jefferson County Charter Commission 2008

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Graves, McCaslin face off in Clay County treasurer’s race By Kevin M. Smith Experience is the most notable distinction between the two candidates for Clay County treasurer. Both claim they’re not in the race to be career politicians, both want accounting software to span multiple offices, both want to utilize the county’s website to create a climate favorable for business development and both want to serve the taxpayers. Incumbent Democrat Carol McCaslin will face Republican Ted Graves. McCaslin served as treasurer from 1997 to 2003, then as presiding county commissioner from 2003 to 2006 and returned to the

treasurer’s office in 2009. Graves is retiring after this school year after nearly three decades of teaching and coaching. He’s currently the physical education teacher at Southview Elementary School in Kearney and the assistant track and field coach at William Jewell College in Liberty.

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Both candidates have dismissed themselves as career politicians. “Normal people should do this,” McCaslin said, noting political motivation should not be the reason to want to keep record of taxpayer money. Despite about a decade of holding elected office, McCaslin refuses to label

herself a politician. “I’m a normal person. I’m a public servant,” McCaslin said. Graves said pretty much the same thing. He has a family of public servants sitting on school boards and other elected bodies, most notably Congressman Sam Graves. He said as he heads into retirement, he wants to utilize his time by serving the public.

Reason to run

Graves said he decided to run for office during a conversation with his wife, Julie, in which he said, “I’m tired of complaining — you’re part of the problem or you’re part of the solution.” Graves said he chose the

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This November Missourians will vote on whether to approve a cigarette tax increase. The initiative, Proposition B, would put an additional 73 cents per pack on cigarettes, increasing the total tax to 90 cents per pack. Missouri currently has the lowest tobacco tax in the nation at 17 cents a pack. The tax on loose tobacco used in roll-your-own stores would be 25 percent and 15 percent for other tobacco products. If approved, Prop B would bring in an estimated $283 million to $423 million a year, according to an estimate from the state auditor. The proceeds would be divided between K-12 education, higher education and tobacco prevention and education programs. Ron Leone, executive director of the Missouri Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association, said Prop

B’s 760 percent increase is devastating. “It will hurt Missouri consumers, it will force small businesses to close, it will cause people to lose their jobs, and it will generate less tax revenue for local and state coffers that are already stretched thin because of the great recession,” Leon said. Leone said if the tax was a more reasonable amount, allowing retailers to maintain their competitive tax advantage over higher taxed border states, he would support the proposition. In 2002 and 2006 voters had the choice to raise the cigarette tax, but both ballot measures failed. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the tax would go toward tobacco abstinence programs, 50 percent for K-12 education and 30 percent to higher education. According to the petition, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: • Would be responsible

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funding must deposit it into a new or existing restricted fund. • These funds can only be used on education of future caregivers, faculty matters, facility improvements, classroom instructional technology and campus safety. • At least 25 percent of the money distributed must be used toward programs and initiatives related to the education, training, and development of future caregivers. This includes physicians, dentists, nurses and other health care providers. Otto Fajen, legislative director of the Missouri National Education Association, said his organization supports Prop B. “It’s gonna move the ball forward, so from the perspective of improving educational opportunities across the state, it is progress,” Fajen said. Fajen said it’s not a massive increase when you think about how many students are in the state, but any help counts. He does not know

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Although the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of the new federal health care law, Missouri voters will get to cast ballots in November on another of the law’s key components: insurance exchanges. Proposition E on the No. 6 ballot would prohibit Gov. Jay Nixon or any state agency from setting up a health insurance exchange without the approval of the legislature or the state’s voters. A health insurance exchange is a Web-based marketplace for consumers to compare insurance plans. The exchanges are a central part of the federal law because they are intended to help individuals and small businesses purchase insurance at an affordable rate to comply with another part of the federal law that mandates most people own health insurance. Nixon has said in the past that his administration would not move to set up an insurance exchange by decree. But some Republican legislators say they want to make sure the Democratic governor is barred from doing so if he wins a second term, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the law in a 5-4 decision on June 28. And tea party groups, which have strongly opposed the federal law, have signaled their support for Proposition E as a way to stave off its implementation. But Ron Staggs, who heads the group 9-12 We The People of Monroe County with his wife, said he expects many of his members to turn out against a law they consider anathema. “By blocking the governor and the insurance commission without a vote from the legislature, Obamacare can be effectively blocked in the state of Missouri,” Staggs said in a phone interview. That block would only be temporary. The federal law requires there to be an exchange in every state by 2014 — even if it means that federal authorities have to set up an exchange without a state’s permission. That requirement is one of the reasons Proposition E has not gotten as much attention as Proposition C, a measure on the August 2010 ballot that would bar the government from mandating that people purchase insurance, another central tenet of the federal law.

Missouri voters backed Proposition C by a more than 2-to-1 margin in 2010. But at the time, the constitutionality of the federal law was still being weighed by courts around the country. The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling, however, makes it nearly certain that the requirement for health care exchanges will take effect unless congressional Republicans manage to repeal the law. That has groups who supported the law, such as Missouri Health Care for All, saying that Missouri should simply prepare its own exchange. “Prop E is really just an attempt to continue to use health care reform for political gain because there’s really going to be no practical effect because health reform, the Affordable Care Act, is the law of the land,” said MHCA President Susan Talve, a St. Louis rabbi, in a telephone interview. This year’s ballot measure did garner attention throughout the summer as conservative politicians challenged ballot summary language crafted by outgoing Democratic Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, who is not running for re-election. Carnahan’s original summary asked whether state law should be amended to “deny individuals, families, and small businesses the

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ability to access affordable health care plans” through an insurance exchange, phrasing that Republican lawmakers and Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder immediately decried as partisan. Late last month, a Cole County circuit court judge revised the summary language to say that the governor would be blocked from creating the exchange by executive order. Not all Republicans are opposed to the creation of a state health insurance exchange. In 2011, state Rep. Chris Molendorp sponsored legislation to set up such a

marketplace. The measure passed with no opposition in the state House, but hit a wall in the Senate. In pushing his measure last year, Molendorp said that setting up an insurance exchange could take a year or more, so Missouri needs to start the process soon if it wants to have its own exchange in time to meet the federal deadline. He said Missouri’s insurance market has many factors that make it too unique for federal rules, including the disparities between the state’s two large metropolises and its many rural areas.

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revenue that we need, and we also hope that it will discourage teenage smokers,” Kelly said. Opponents say raising the tax will cause a loss in revenue. They worry people will travel from Missouri to bordering states with lower tobacco taxes to buy their cigarettes. If Prop B passes, half of Missouri’s eight border states will have higher tobacco taxes. These states are Illinois, Iowa, Oklahoma and Arkansas. “That argument has no intellectual basis because the states that have lower (taxes) that are near us are only a tiny, tiny bit lower,” Kelly said. Sen. Jim Lembke, R-St. Louis, also opposes the proposition. He says there needs to be reform for issues such as tax credits before we tackle a tobacco tax. “We are making decisions in this state and those decisions are going the way of corporate welfare rather than the promises that we keep to fund our public schools,” Lembke said.

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