Jan. 10, 2013 Gladstone Dispatch by Marty Novak

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Drug deal ends with death 18-year-old faces murder charges in shooting

By Amy Neal One week into the New Year, Gladstone experienced its first murder following a year in which an unprecedented five homicides occurred. Curtisse M. Golden, 18, has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the Jan. 4 death of Ashton Gann. Gann was fatally shot at Sungate Apartments, 6813 N. Broadway in Gladstone, during a drug deal, according to the statement of probable cause from the Gladstone Department of Public Safety. When officers arrived on the scene, Gann was found with multiple gunshot wounds and taken to the hospital, where he died, according to court documents. Police found Golden with a gunshot

wound in the abdomen in a different building than where Gann was found. Golden also was taken to the hospital. A male witness told police that during a transaction to purchase cocaine, another male “pulled a handgun and placed it to his and told him to give him his property.” The statement of probable cause also said the witness “stated he saw the other male shoot Golden and Golden fire his handgun at the male.” Four guns, including semi-automatic pistols, were found in a Dumpster in the apartment complex parking lot. Bond for Golden was set at $750,000. If convicted, Golden faces no less than 10 years in pris-

“The department has stood up well to these investigations.” Richard King,

Gladstone public information coordinator

on for the murder charge and no less than three years for the armed criminal action charge. In 2012 the following homicides were reported in Gladstone: • Sha n non L. O’Roark-Griffin of Granbury, Texas, was charged with first-degree murder after Dr. Irina A. Puscariu, 46, a Gladstone psychiatrist, was fatally shot at her home on Jan. 13, 2012, according court documents. Puscariu and O’Roark- Griffin’s husband had been romantically involved. • Twenty-seven-yearold Luis Fer nando

Morales-Hernandez of Gladstone was charged with first-degree murder after admitting to fatally stabbing Juan M. Orozco-Vargas, 26 with a steak knife on June 25 in Gladstone. Morales-Hernandez had a child with and lived with the woman who was Orozco-Vargas’ girlfriend at the time. • The body of Nancy J. Bowman, 52, was discovered Aug. 7 after Gladstone police received a report of a missing woman who lived at Mountainview Apartments. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. The investigation is ongoing.

• The death of Christine Niccoli was ruled to be part of a murder-suicide. The bodies of Christine and Anthony Niccoli, both 52, were found Aug. 12 in an apartment complex on North Park Avenue. At the time, Richard King, Gladstone’s public information coordinator, said evidence pointed to the couple having made a death pact because of “mutual health concerns.” • Bryan J. Middlemas, 35, was charged with first-degree murder in the Sept. 19 death of AT&T employee Kevin Mashburn, who was working in the area of Kendallwood Parkway and North Antioch Road when he was brutally attacked. The last time the city had multiple homicides

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in a year was 2009, when the total was three. There were no homicides in 2010 and one in 2011, King said. “The majority of homicides that have occurred in Gladstone over the years have been related to domestic events leading up to the act,” King said in August, just after the bodies of Bowman and the Niccolis had been discovered. “Even so, there have been many years when the homicide rate was zero.” King said local police have risen to the challenge of the work required to deal with these kinds of crimes. “The department has stood up well to these investigations,” King said at a press conference Jan. 4. To report an emergency situation, call 911. Non-emergency police dispatch can be reached at 436-3550.

Incumbent Bill Garnos, Linda S. Morrison, Donald Ward and Kimberly Parente-Chase have filed for the threeyear term. Candidate filing will continue through Tuesday, Jan. 15, at City Hall.

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a casual coffeehouse-type setting. Annual garage sale to fund wallpaper for Atkins-Johnson Farm 3 NKC school board The Friends of the Atkins-Johnson seats on April ballot Farm are hosting a benefit garage sale Saturday, Jan. 26, for the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum. Proceeds from this benefit sale will go toward the purchase and installation of wallpaper. “Members of the Friends are excited that the proceeds of the garage sale will assist in completing the first-floor restoration efforts,” Friends President Carol Rudi said. “Purchasing the wallpaper for the dining room is a great way to see the project completed.” The sale is being held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gymnasium at Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE Vivion Road. The gymnasium is on the north side of the building. The Friends group is accepting donations of items for the sale. Those donations can be dropped off at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Charitable donation letters will be available.

Learn to ice skate at Linden Square Gladstone Parks & Recreation is offering free on-rink assistance for anyone interested in learning how to ice skate or skate better. The help will be available Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Linden Square Ice Rink with paid admission to the rink. The cost to ice skate is $5 and includes skate rental. Only skates rented from the rink will be allowed on the synthetic ice surface. Linden Square Ice Rink is at 70th and Cherry streets in Gladstone. For more information, call Russ at 423-4085 or Tina at 423-4088.

Overcoming hardship to be explored at Lifetree Café Practical solutions for overcoming hardship will be discussed at Lifetree Café at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15. The program “Overcoming Hardship: A Father and Son Beat the Odds” will feature an exclusive film of Patrick Henry Hughes and his father. The younger Hughes was born without eyes or the ability to extend his limbs. Though in a wheelchair, Hughes performed in the University of Louisville marching band with his father pushing his wheelchair through every practice and performance. “I don’t think I have anything holding me back,” said the younger Hughes. “All I have to do is think about the goal I wish to achieve, look at the resources that might help me achieve that goal, reach out to them and see what happens.” Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café, 6317 N. Antioch Road, Suite 3W, is a place where people gather

Four candidates have filed for three North Kansas City Schools Board of Education seats up for election in April. Incumbents Terry Stone and Terry Ward are seeking re-election to threeyear terms. Incumbent Dixie Youngers and challenger Kevin Corlew are vying for a one-year term on the board. The last day for candidate filing for the April 2 election is Tuesday, Jan. 15. Filing will be open at the district administration center, 2000 NE 46th St. in Kansas City North through 5 p.m. that day.

Annual art exhibition for North Kansas City Schools opens Jan. 25 The Gladstone Arts Commission will host the annual art opening dedicated to North Kansas City Schools from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Winnetonka, North Kansas City, Staley and Oak Park high schools will all be showing their best student artwork at the Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes St. This year’s exhibition will feature a collection of new work by students enrolled in the Advanced Placement Studio Art course, which is offered at all four high schools. Students in the Advanced Placement course are creating 5-by-7-inch images for the exhibition, and seven of the images representing each school will be selected by art teachers for inclusion in the display. Light refreshments will be served during the opening reception. For more information, contact artsinfo@gladstone.mo.us.

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Ford sales up in 2012

Ford Motor Co.’s U.S. sales grew across the board in 2012, with cars up 5 percent, utilities up 7 percent and trucks up 2 percent for the year. Overall, the Ford brand ended 2012 with Road condition information • MoDOT Customer Service: 1888-275- 2,168,015 vehicles sold, according to a press release from the automaker. 6636 “Ford finished 2012 strong, with • MoDOT website: www.modot.org • Highway Patrol Road Conditions retail sales showing improved strength as more customers returned to dealer Hotline: 1-800-222-6400 showrooms,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president of U.S. marketing, sales and service. “Ford’s fuel-efficient cars and hybrid vehicles showed the most dramatic growth for the year, and we achieved our best year for commercial vehicle sales since 2008.” Ford again became America’s best-sellTwo new directors have been named to lead Clay County’s Human Resource ing brand of utility vehicles in 2012, Department and the Midwest National with 619,470 vehicles sold. Escape broke its 2011 record sales Air Center, as announced by County levels with 261,008 vehicles sold, up 3 Administrator Dean Brookshier. Laurie Bonk, Clay County’s certified percent. Explorer gained 17 percent for safety and health specialist, was select- the year, with 158,344 vehicles sold. Ford trucks continued to dominate in ed as the county’s new human resources director. Bonk had been serving as 2012 – with F-Series America’s best-sellinterim director for the department ing pickup for the 36th straight year since May. Previously, she served as and 31 consecutive years as America’s human resources manager for a large best-selling vehicle. Overall, 645,316 F-Series were sold, a pharmaceutical distribution center in the Kansas City area from 1996 to 2004 10 percent increase versus 2011. Total Ford brand truck sales — includbefore coming to Clay County. Frank Branom will assume his role ing Transit Connect and E-Series — as director for the county-run Mid- were up 2 percent for the year at west National Air Center, having been 829,477 vehicles sold. Ford also remained America’s largoverseeing the center’s operations as acting director since Oct. 1. Branom has est maker of commercial trucks for 28 worked as the center’s airport manager years, posting a 7 percent increase in 2012. for the past six years. The automaker has a Northland assembly plant in Claycomo.

Clay County appoints new directors

U.S. Sen. Blunt gets Armed Services seat

U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt has a new committee assignment. After serving for several years on intelligence committees in both the House and Senate, Blunt has been reassigned to the Senate Armed Services Committee. In a statement released by his office, Blunt says his biggest focus in the committee will be stopping widespread cuts to the Defense Department budget that could affect military preparedness. Blunt will continue to serve on Senate committees dealing with commerce, sciWhen snow is predicted, the Missouri ence and transportation, appropriations Department of Transportation said driv- and Senate rules and administration. ers should be prepared for changing road — Missouri News Horizon conditions and reduced visibility. MoDOT officials offer the following advice: • Use extra caution and drive according to conditions. It’s easier to accelerate than it is to stop on slippery pavement. • Watch for snow plows and be prepared to stay back at least 100 feet so they can work and to keep salt from hitting your vehicle. • Remember that bridge floors will freeze first and could become slippery unexpectedly as temperatures drop. MoDOT crews are prepared to spread salt to treat slick spots on roads. Crews will work around the clock spreading salt and other materials to keep the main roads driveable until a storm ends.

MoDOT urges caution in bad weather

Kansas City adds sales tax for parks New sales tax rates, including a new tax in Kansas City, took effect on Jan. 1. In November 2012, voters authorized a half percent increase in the sales tax rate and dedicated the proceeds to the maintenance and operation of parks, parkways, boulevards and community centers. To learn specific rate details, visit the Missouri Department of Revenue’s newly released list of all state and local sales and use tax rate changes at h t t p : //d o r. m o . g o v/ p d f / r a t e s / 2 01 3/ jan2013.pdf.

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This past fall, St. Charles Catholic School collected 10,678 BoxTops for Education. This earned St. Charles Catholic School nearly $1,500 for the first half of the school year. Mrs. Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first-grade class and Mrs. Hentonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-grade class, at left, tied to win the classroom competition by turning in 1,454 BoxTops. The BoxTops coordinator is MaryJo Thompson. For more information, visit www.btfe.com. Below, overall winners of the snowman BoxTops for Education competition at St. Charles Catholic School were Peggy Malaponti and aide Tina Lambrecht. Contributed photos

Snowmen stand up to BoxTop competition at St. Charles By Ryan Barber BoxTops Education competitions have been popping up a lot lately, and Mrs. Thompson never ceases to disappoint. This time, in the Christmas mood, she came up with a competition to make a snowman. Teachers were told of the event way ahead of time, in August. This gave them around three months to get the creative juices flowing and come up with great ideas to make the best, most creative, most popular snowman they can think of. Teachers werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expected to provide everything for themselves, so on September 10 they were given pictures, possible ideas, supplies, and instructions. If they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any ideas on what to make, hopefully, the pictures got those juices flowing even faster. Teachers were then given the rest of the time to make their snowman really come to life and stand out in front of the others. My teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, for instance, uses a trash can for the body and eyes from a picture my teacher kept in her room. If the materials provided by Mrs. Thompson werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough, teachers were allowed to go out and either buy materials at stores, or be a little more creative and use materials from their homes or classrooms. Teachers also werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expected to do everything by themselves. Students were allowed to help out in any way possible, getting materials or making the snowman itself. Students play a big part in the snowman competition. After all the preparation and letting all the creativity out in making the snowmen look any way the teachers wanted, the snow-

men were turned in on November 26. After every snowman was set where it needed to be, the teachers left the rest to the students and the parish. Since students normally raise tons of BoxTops in the first place, they were expected to share some of the BoxTops to vote for their teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snowman. Students had lots of BoxTops to vote with, but it would only be fair if other people were allowed to vote. St. Charles Borromeo parishioners were encouraged to vote. There are side categories, like mostly likely to survive the winter,

so parishioners can vote on those too. The winning snowman gets the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classroom over a hundred BoxTops. The winning teacher also gets a basketful of pampering items. The winners are: â&#x20AC;˘ Best in Class: Ms. Scassellatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kindergarten class, Ms. Schemmelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thirdgrade class, Mrs. Clausenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth-grade class, Ms. Gardnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seventh-grade class; â&#x20AC;˘ Most Likely to Survive the Winter: Mrs. Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third-grade class; â&#x20AC;˘ Best Use of Materials: Mrs. Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third-grade class;

â&#x20AC;˘ Overall winner: Ms. Peggyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preschool class. The BoxTops competitions have been with us for a long time now, and I personally think that this is Mrs. Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best idea yet. It is a good way to get teachers, students, and parishioners involved with our BoxTops and it raises money for school purposes. I think that this is a very fun and creative competition, and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see what Mrs. Thompson has in store next time. Ryan Barber is a seventh-grader at St. Charles Catholic School.

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Community Calendar THURSDAY, JAN. 10 TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at First United Church of North Kansas City, 2100 Howell St. For information, call Linda at 591-9772. BIBLE CAFE: Bible Cafe 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 will be leading the discussion. Bring a Bible if you have one. Child care is available. For more information, call 842-23241. PACHYDERMS: The Clay County Pachyderm Club will meet at 6 p.m. at Staley Farms Golf Clubhouse, 10310 N. Olive Ave. in Kansas City North. All those interested in Republican politics are invited. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for non-members, which covers hors d’oeuvres and a drink ticket. Parking is free. For more information, contact claycountypachyderms@gmail. com or 407-9585. STORYTIME: Preschool storytime will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call 454-1306. BETA SIGMA PHI: Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Gamma Upsilon chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Call 741-8781 for more information. KOSMOS SINGLES: Kosmos Singles, a social group for adults 50 and older will hold a mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rosati’s, 9321 N. Oak Trafficway in Kansas City North. A dollar donation is requested. For more information, visit www.kosmossingles.com.

FRIDAY, JAN. 11 NAWS: The Northland Animal Welfare Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the NAWS Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic, 3400 NW Vivion Road in Riverside. Nancy Piper from Rolling Acres Pet Memorial Gardens will speak on pet loss and the grieving process. For more information, call 830-7759 or visit www.pcnaws.org.

SUNDAY, JAN. 13 AAUW: Terence O’Malley will be the featured speaker, presenting “Nelly Don – A Stitch in Time,” at the AAUW Kansas City Northland branch’s monthly meeting at 2:30 p.m. at the North Kansas City Hospital Pavilion, Burlington Room. Don was one of the first and most successful self-made women millionaires in American business. AAUW is open to men and women with college degrees interested in women’s issue. For more information, contact President Janet Wilson at

587-0582 or janetw@kc.rr. com.

MONDAY, JAN. 14 ANIME: Anime Movie Night will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. Participants in this teen program will watch Japanese animation. Goodies will be provided. For more information, call 454-1306.

TUESDAY, JAN. 15 STORYTIME: Preschool and toddler storytimes will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call 454-1306. LIVE ANIMALS: “Turtles, Snake, Oh My!” will be the program for children at 7 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. Is a snake slimy? What does a turtle feel like? What’s a salamander? Join a Clay County ranger as he discusses each of these animals, explaining where they live, what they eat and more. Participants will have the opportunity to hold or touch each animal. For more information, call 454-1306. DEMOCRATS: The Northland Democratic Club will meet in the lower-level meeting room of the North Kansas City Public Library, 2251 Howell St. in North Kansas City. A meet-and-greet session will be at 6:30 p.m., followed by a business meeting at 7 p.m. and a program at 7:30 p.m. Traci Gleason of the Missouri Budget Project will discuss Medicaid expansion in Missouri. For more information, contact Don McCreary at 830-221.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 STORYTIME: Toddler storytime will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call 4541306.

THURSDAY, JAN. 17 STORYTIME: Preschool storytime will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call 454-1306. KOSMOS SINGLES: Kosmos Singles, a social group for adults 50 and older will hold a mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cascone’s, 3737 N. Oak Trafficway in North Kansas City. A dollar donation is requested. For more information, visit www. kosmossingles.com.

North will present “Who in the World Are These Boomers and Why Should We Care?” with guest speaker Saundra Aust, director of Coming of Age: Kansas City, Shepherd’s Center Central. The meeting is at 2:30 p.m. in the upstairs conference room at Tri-County Mental Health Services, 3100 NE 83rd St. in Kansas City North. For more information, visit www.tri-countymhs.org.

MONDAY, JAN. 21 NO SCHOOL: Students in K-12 in the North Kansas City Schools district will not have class because of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

TUESDAY, JAN. 22 WORSHIP: The Day of Christian Unity Worship Service will begin at 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 900 Shady Lane Drive in Gladstone. The theme with be “We will all be changed.” This free event is sponsored by Northland Faith Network, Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and Northland Church Women United. If schools are closed for inclement weather, the service will also be canceled.

FRIDAY, JAN. 25 ART EXHIBIT: The Gladstone Arts Commission will host the annual art opening dedicated to North Kansas City Schools from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Winnetonka, North Kansas City, Staley and Oak Park high schools will all be showing their best student artwork at the Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes St. For more information, contact artsinfo@gladstone. mo.us.

STORYTIME: Preschool and toddler storytimes will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call 454-1306.

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STORYTIME: Preschool and toddler storytimes will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call 454-1306.

STORYTIME: Toddler storytime will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call 4541306.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 24

STORYTIME: Toddler storytime will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call 4541306.

STORYTIME: Preschool storytime will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call 454-1306.

THURSDAY, JAN. 31 STORYTIME: Preschool storytime will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call 454-1306.

BETA SIGMA PHI: Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Gamma Upsilon chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Call 741-8781 for more information. KOSMOS SINGLES: Kosmos Singles, a social group for adults 50 and older will hold a mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Landing, 1189 W. Kansas St. in Liberty. A dollar donation is requested. For more information, visit www.kosmossingles. com.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: “Accepted: Getting into Your First Choice School” will be the program for teens at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. Learn what admissions officers want to see in applicants. Get tips for college success. For more information, call 454-1306.

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: Northland Christian School will hold an open house at 6:30 p.m. The even will include tours and information about the school, 4214 NW Cookingham Road in Kansas City North. For more information, call 464-0555.

KOSMOS SINGLES: Kosmos Singles, a social group for adults 50 and older will hold a mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at 5410 NE Antioch Road in Gladstone. A dollar donation is requested. For more information, visit www. kosmossingles.com.

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8 roadway fatalities in Missouri during New Year’s holiday 1 traffic-related death reported in Clay County

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Eight people died in traffic crashes on Missouri roads during the New Year’s holiday counting period, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. One of the fatalities occurred in Clay County on southbound Interstate 35 at the 25.4 mile-marker, according to a press release from the patrol. Christopher M. Barnes, 35, of Shawnee, Kan. died Dec. 31, when he was struck by a vehicle. Barnes was walking behind a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of Interstate 35 when a second vehicle began to slide forward on the snow-covered road and struck him and the stopped vehicle. The second vehicle then slid off the right side of the roadway and came to rest in a ditch. No other injuries occurred in the crash.

Dr. Brad Hoffman pronounced Barnes dead at Liberty Hospital. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene. Troopers investigated 486 traffic crashes with 147 injuries and seven fatalities from 6 p.m. Dec. 28 to 11:59 p.m. Jan. 1. The Lee’s Summit Police Department investigated one fatality. Troopers also made 124 arrests for driving while intoxicated. During the previous year’s New Year’s holiday counting period, troopers investigated 163 traffic crashes with 75 injuries and five of the six fatalities. In 2011, troopers arrested 90 people for driving while intoxicated. Last year, 777 traffic crashes occurred statewide over the New Year’s holiday

weekend, which included 311 injuries and six fatalities. Two fatalities occurred in the Troop A, Lee’s Summit area, two in the Troop B, Macon area and two in the Troop G, Willow Springs area. One fatality occurred in the Troop C, Weldon Spring area and Troop H, St. Joseph area. Jo A. Gray, 56, of Villa Ridge died Dec. 29 when a second vehicle crossed the center line and struck the vehicle in which Gray was driving head-on. The crash occurred in Franklin County on Missouri Route AT east of Missouri Route M. Gray was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the vehicle that struck Gray’s vehicle sustained serious injuries. That

Assembly Of God

Christian

Methodist

LIBERTY FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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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An Open & Affirming Church Worship & Children’s Activities: Sunday mornings at 8:30 & 10:30 8600 NE Sam Ray Road Kansas City, MO (816) 407-7756

NORTHLAND CATHEDRAL

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

Christian Science

TENTH CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, KANSAS CITY

455-2555

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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Episcopal

METRO BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

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

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

Non-Denominational THE HARMONY VINEYARD

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH An Open and Affirming Congregation

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

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600 NE 46th Street Kansas City, MO 64116

3400 NE 82nd St. • KCMO 64119

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

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

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

driver was not wearing a seat belt. Ashlea R. Harper, 27, of Kirbyville , died Dec. 30 when a second vehicle collided into the rear of the vehicle Harper was driving. Harper’s vehicle then traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a dirt embankment and overturned numerous times. Harper was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and was ejected from the vehicle. The crash occurred in Wright County on U.S. Highway 60 west of Norwood. The driver of the vehicle that struck Harper’s vehicle sustained minor injuries. He was not wearing a seat belt and fled the scene on foot. He was located and arrested a short time later. Jessica M. Diehl, 34, of

he was driving ran off the roadway and overturned. Hicks was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash Sumner died Dec. 30 when and was partially ejected the vehicle she was driv- from the vehicle. The crash ing went off the north edge occurred in Douglas Counof the roadway and over- ty on Missouri Highway N turned. The vehicle came south of Squires. Timothy W. Elder, 60, to rest on its top in a ditch. The crash occurred in Kansas City died Jan. 1 Chariton County on Mis- when he lost control of the souri Highway M east of vehicle he was driving on Missouri Highway Y. Diehl the ice-covered roadway. The vehicle left the roadwas wearing a seat belt. Sawyer E. Jacobson, 3, of way and struck a bridge pilKahoka died Dec. 31 when lar. Elder was not wearing a the vehicle in which he was seat belt. The crash occurred a passenger ran off the right in Jackson County on U.S. side of the roadway, struck a Highway 50 and SE Todd tree, overturned, and came George Parkway. The name of a third to rest on its wheels in a ditch. Jacobson was secured fatality on Jan. 1 was being in a child restraint at the withheld pending the outtime of the crash, which of-state notification of occurred in Clark County the next of kin. The crash on U.S. Highway 163 west occurred in Harrison County on Interstate 35 southof Wayland. Ray B. Hicks, 32, of Ava bound nine miles south of died Jan. 1 when the vehicle Bethany.

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www.harmonyvineyard.com Call About Home Groups

69 Hwy.

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587-8898 John Brown, Pastor

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

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

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LIBERTY

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

If you would like to have your church included in the Church Directory, please contact Rachel at 816.389.6618

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Legal Notices

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION TO ALL CREDITORS OF AND CLAIMANTS AGAINST H.F.B., INC. Effective December 31, 2012, H.F.B, Inc., a Missouri corporation (the “Corporation”), the principal office of which is located at 8201 NE Parvin Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64161, was voluntarily dissolved. All claims against the Corporation should be presented in accordance with this notice. Claims should be in writing and sent to the Corporation at this mailing address: H.F.B, Inc. c/o Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP ATTN: C. Brooks Wood, Esq. 1201 Walnut St., Ste. 2900 Kansas City, MO 64106 The claim must contain: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the claimants; (2) the amount of the claim or other relief demanded; (3) the basis of the claim and any documents related to the claim; and (4) the date(s) as of which the event(s) on which the claim is based occurred. Any and all claims against the Corporation will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within two years after the publication of this notice. Published: January 10, 2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON JANUARY 31st 2013, A SALE WILL BE HELD AT BUILT RIGHT ENGINES INC. TO SELL THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES TO ENFORCE A LIEN EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI AGAINST SUCH ARTICLES FOR LABOR, SERVICES, SKILL OR MATERIAL EXPENDED UPON

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SUCH ARTICLES AT THE REQUEST OF THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATED PERSONS, UNLESS SUCH ARTICLES ARE REDEEMED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SAID SALE: 1954 CHEVY BELAIR OWNER: DERRICK BURKS AMOUNT OF LIEN: $12,990.00 NAME OF LIEN HOLDER: BUILT RIGHT ENGINES INC. Published: January 10, 2013 NOTICE OF MERGER APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), for approval of the merger of Patriots Bank, Liberty, Missouri, into BankLiberty, Liberty, Missouri. It is contemplated that all offices of the above-named depository institutions will continue to operate following the merger. This notice is published pursuant to 12 U.S.C. Section 1828(c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and 12 C.F.R. Section 163.22(a). This notice will appear at approximately one-week intervals over a 30-day period beginning on December 20, 2012 and ending on January 17, 2013. Anyone may submit written comments in connection with this application within 30 calendar days of the initial publication date of this notice. The comment must be sent simultaneously to the Director for District Licensing, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Western District Office, 1225 17th Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado 80202, and the attention of Brent M. Giles, President and Chief Executive Officer of BankLiberty, 16 West Franklin, Liberty, Missouri 64068. Written comments in opposition to the application should address the regulatory basis for denial of such application, and be supported by the information specified in 12 C.F.R. Section 116.120(a). You may request a meeting on such application by including a written request for a meeting with your comment to OCC. Your request should describe the nature of the issues or facts to be discussed and the reasons why written submissions are insufficient to adequately address the facts or issues. OCC will grant a meeting request only when it finds that written submissions are insufficient to address the facts or issues raised, or otherwise determines that a meeting will benefit its decision making process.

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Real Estate

You may view the non-confidential portions of the application and the non-confidential portions of all comments filed with OCC by contacting the OCC Western District Office listed above. This information is available for public viewing at the OCC Western District Office during regular business hours. If you have any questions concerning these procedures, contact the OCC Western District Office at (720) 4757600. Published: December 20 & 27, 2012, and January 3, 10 & 17, 2013

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Liberty Beauty Salon For Sale Completely furnished, great location, if interested call 816-781-1721 or 816-781-7439.

Duplexes

3BR, 2BA, 5819 Barnes. CA, Appl., FP, 1 Gar W/D hkup,

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Apartments Unfurnished

Cherokee Village Apartments Liberty, MO

C/A, water pd, no pets. $405 /mo + $0 dep, 436-7871

LIBERTY HILLS APTS 2BR, 1 BA, water & trash paid, $525/mo., $200 dep. No Pets. 816-217-9029 ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆

OAK TREE APTS (2004 Swift Ave, NKC)

Studios with Kitchen Single Adults Only

(816) 452-0099 2 BEDROOM APT • Stove • Fridge • A/C • Deck • Second Floor • No Pets

$410/mo. + Deposit, Claycomo 816-453-5583

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Professionally managed by Charles F. Curry Real Estate Co.

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

4817 N Elmwood Ave. 4 BR, 2.5 BA, $1000/mo. + $1000/dep. 816-220-7600. Gladstone- 3BR, 2BA, 2 gar,. new paint, carpet, no pets/smoking. $1200/mo. + $1200 dep. 560-7806. House for rent, Kearney area: 2 lg. bdrms, avail. Feb. 1, prefer no pets & non-smokers, water & trash pd, appliances furnished, $750 per mo. 1st & last +$300 damage dep, references required. 628-6936.

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Mobile Home Sites

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

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Houses For Rent

2BR, 1BR, C/A, $650/mo + dep; garage, kitch. appl., ample parking Near I-35 & Vivion 816-721-4887.

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1BR apt- nice, spacious, appls,

P a r k v i l l e

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

2 Bedroom • 1 Bath W/D • Water & Trash Paid 1 Month FREE - $550

Employment

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Liberty Area Apartments

515

Small Town Charm, Big City Conveniences! ✧✧ 1 & 2 Bedrooms ✧✧ $399-$535

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

Rentals

Hearings/ Meetings

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Liberty, Missouri will hold a public hearing regarding the Liberty Triangle Tax Increment Financing Plan and the Whitehall Station Tax Increment Financing Plan pursuant to Section 99.865 RSMo which provides: 3. Five years after the establishment of a redevelopment plan and every five years thereafter the governing body shall hold a public hearing regarding those redevelopment plans and projects created pursuant to sections 99.800 to 99.865. The purpose of the hearing shall be to determine if the redevelopment project is making satisfactory progress under the proposed time schedule contained within the approved plans for completion of such projects. Notice of such public hearing shall be given in a newspaper of general circulation in the area served by the commission once each week for four weeks immediately prior to the hearing. The public hearing will be held during the City Council meeting on January 14, 2013, beginning at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 East Kansas, Liberty, Missouri 64068. All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Published: December 20, 2012; December 27, 2012; January 3, 2013 and January 10, 2013

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Apartments Unfurnished

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Help Wanted

Apt. Maintenance, Liberty Community, entry level. 816-781-1919 for appointment.

Close to Historic Liberty Square

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Steel/Metal Buildings

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Want to change change your your career career ? Want to earn $30,000 or more more a year? year? Nor thwest thwest Missouri State Univer sity Kansas City Center in Liber ty MO hosts a Phar macy Technician Technician Program and a Medical Billing and Coding Program. Additional programs available available online.

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BUDGET RENT A CAR NOW HIRING Budget Rent A Car of Kansas City is now hiring FT CSRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the KCI airport location. Applicants must be 21 years of age with a good driving record, and be available for flexible shifts, including nights and weekends. Starting salary is $8.75 per hour. Uniforms are provided. Apply in person at 703 London Dr, KCMO or email resume to matth@budgetkc.com

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Maintenance Technician FT position with benefits at northland property. Must have exp. in plumbing, carpentry, electrical & H/AC. HVAC cert. req. Valid D/L & transportation req. Apply in person at 205 Belmont, Liberty.

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Drivers: CDL-B: Great Pay, Hometime! No-Forced Dispatch! New Singles from St. Joseph, MO to surrounding states. Apply www.truckmovers.com or 888567-4861.

is currently hiring LPNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and C.N.Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for evening and night shifts due to census growth. Please apply within at 1003 Meadowlark Lane Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 Or Call Jennifer at 816-630-3145 Help Wanted: All Departments, full and part time. Apply at Big V Country Mart, 150 W. 92 Hwy., Kearney.

Intermodal Trucking Company in Kansas City is expanding our operations and we are looking for an experienced trucking dispatcher. Intermodal trucking experience preferred but not necessary. Must have at least 2 years of trucking dispatch experience. Please send resumes to: jmanson@ trans-borderintermodal.com

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New Product Sales Manager General Service Manager Assistant Accounts Receivable Clerk Accounts Payable Clerk Diesel Technicians

for our growing practice in Liberty. To be a part of our Superstar team you will need to be outgoing, compassionate and hard-working. Experience in dentistry or orthodontics is preferred. For consideration, a cover letter and resume must be hand delivered to:

1512 NE 96th St. Ste. D â&#x20AC;˘ Liberty, MO 64068 Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Custom Cabinets, Inc. is seeking to hire a full-time receptionist. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Competitive wages based on experience. Job duties include but not limited to: Answer incoming calls, greet customers, moderate housekeeping of office space and general office duties such as copying, filing, faxing, etc. Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment and show strong attention to details.

Please apply in person Wednesday, January 16th, Thursday, January 17th and Friday, January 18th, 2013 8am - 4pm 1403 North Jesse James Road Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024

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Lafayette County Land Sale Friday, February 8, 2013, 10:00 a.m. Sale Held at the Odessa Community Building 601 West Main, Odessa, MO. in Dyer Park 108 acres - FSA 73 Tillable Sells in 2 tracts T49N - R28Q - Sections 27 and 34 Farm lays 1/2 mile North of I-70 with frontage on Hughes Rd. and Burton Rd. From exit 37 go 1 mile West on the outer road to Hughes Rd. or 2 miles west to Burton Rd.

ACTIVITY ASSISTANT New Mark Care Center is currently taking vapplications for a creative/flexible/compassionate individual PT/PRN who enjoys working with the elderly. Duties would include leading Group and individual therapeutic activities. Experience and documentation skills a plus: willing to train the right individual. Contact: Angela Troncin, New Mark Care Center 11221 N. Nashua Drive. (816) 734-4433 or fax (816) 734-4026.

Seller: Howard L. Barker For more info: Call Mike Williams (816)797-5450

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COIN AUCTION

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Gold Coins; 1989 Congress 6 Coin Set; Lots Commemorative Silver Dollars; 2006 Silver Eagle 3pc Set w/ Rev Proof; Full Rolls of BU Eagles; Full Set of Silver Eagles; Lots Proof Eagles; Books of Coins; GSACarson City Morgans; Proof and Mint Sets; Silver Proof Sets; Large Coin Auction; 400+ Lots!!! STEVE RITTER AUCTION EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. (816) 630-1252 â&#x20AC;˘ Steve & Steven Ritter w w w. r i t t e r a u c t i o n . c o m

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Estate Auction

Musical Instruments - Household - Antiques & Collectibles Collector Car - Miscellaneous

Sunday, January 13th, 10 AM North Country Community Center

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CITY CLERK www.pleasantvalleymo.org Salary Range: $40,000 to $50,000 DOQ/E Knowledge of municipal/government, accounting, legal, office management, or equivalent work experience. GFOA/MOCCFOA/IIMC certification or membership preferred. Submit application, resume and cover letter including salary history to: City of Pleasant Valley Attn: HR, 6500 Royal St, Pleasant Valley, MO 64068 Fax (816) 781-6002 Deadline: Monday, January 28, 2013 City of Pleasant Valley Police Dispatcher/Communications Officer (Full time) Deadline: Fri, 1/18/2013 by 5 pm Salary: $11.75/hr + full benefits package Serve as first contact for emergency and non-emergency calls for Police, Fire and EMS. Requirements: HS/GED, ability to obtain valid REJIS, and MULES/NCIC certifications within first year, emergency dispatch experience preferred. How to Apply: See details on our website www.pleasantvalleymo.org

REPUBLICAN DEPUTY CLERK The Clay County Election Board is Accepting Resumes For A Full - Time, Hourly Position The Clay County Election Board is looking for a detail-oriented, motivated person to fill a full-time opening as Republican Deputy Clerk. Successful candidates must have good customer service and organization skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment and with strict deadlines; type 40 wpm; be able to lift 50 lbs and have experience with MS Windows operating systems. Applicants must be registered to vote, must have lived in Clay County for one year, and must state political party affiliation on resume. Position offers competitive salary and benefits. If qualified, please submit your resume no later than January 18, 2013, to the

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Do to the sudden death of Clinton Easley, a life long resident of Excelsior Springs, we have been selected to sell this fantastic offering of personal property which consists of the following. . Musical Instruments & Related Items 1993 Yamaha Disklavier DGH-1 Baby Grand Piano, like new; Yamaha Clavinova CVP-87A Digital Ensemble piano, like new; Roland KF-90 electronic Digital Intelligent Piano; Lowrey Model LC/35 Director (Theater style) electronic organ, like new; Titano vintage 120 base accordion in case like new; Antique Joseph Schmitz & Co player piano, looks and plays good; Alverez 5 string banjo with case, nice; Early German violin with 2 bows in original case; Large lot of player piano rolls; several pieces of related electronic equipment and much more music related items. Very large lots of sheet music and music books; Records; 8 tract tapes; CDs and much more. Phone prebids will accepted for the auction. Call for more info or check our Website. www.grytherauctioneers.com Household Appliances: Small chest freezer. Electronics: Several music systems, speakers, TVS, radios & etc. Household: Small oak drop leaf lamp table; small upholstered chair; Oak drop leaf tea cart; small drop leaf kitchen table with 4 chairs; Oak bent wood chair; Corner what-knot shelf; Fancy corner what knot shelf; Large oak roll top desk; 2 corner lighted curio cabinets; 2 matching recliners; Mastercraft light color 3 cushioned sofa; Oak lamp table; Oak coffee table with tile inserts, damaged; Oak lamp table; Roll around entertainment center; oak double pedestal desk; Bakers rack; 2 bedroom sets complete; Twin bed complete; Large lot of kitchen items; Modern glassware; Sets of china; Framed prints; Mirrors; bedding and much more. Antiques & Collectibles 1930s coffee table; Oak music cabinet; High back organ stool with ball and claw feet; Piano stool; Fancy wood rocker; Walnut lamp table 3 stack book case; Seth Thomas clock; Quilts; Fancywork; Large lot of glassware including cut glass, pressed glass, Primitives; Indian Artifacts; Pins; Pocket knives; Watches; Large lot of misc collectibles too numerous to mention. Collector Car 1975 Grand Mercury Marquis, 2 door hardtop 15,000 actual miles, Landau vinyl top; looks and drives like new, one of a kind. Miscellaneous Wrought iron patio set with umbrella; 4 piece white patio set; Vita Master electronic tread mill; Gas BBQ grill. Terms & Conditions: Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard and Discover, Everything will be sold As Is. A 10% Buyer's Premium will apply. No Sales Tax. Auctioneers Note: .Please plan to attend this very nice large auction event in our climate controlled, smoke free, auction gallery with plenty of seating and good food. Most everything is like new and in excellent condition.

Order of Sale: We will be starting at 10 AM and the musical intruments will sell at 1 PM followed by the furniture. Seller: Gary Easley Personal Rep for the Estate of Clint Easley

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Obituaries Furne, Regina (Jean) Claire Jamieson, Betty Louise Pursell, Mary Gloria Romang, Matthew Caleb Regina (Jean) Claire Furne Regina (Jean) Claire Furne, 76, passed away January 1, 2013. Survivors include husband, Robert (Bob) Furne; daughter: CarLeen Smith and husband Steve; sons: Rodney Furne and Daniel Furne; two sisters: Patricia Healy and Norma Truitt; brother, Donald Eggers; Eight grandchildren; Thirteen great-grandchildren. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.churcharcherpasley.com. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, 119 E. Franklin, Liberty, Missouri 64068 816-781-2000)

followed by Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am Friday, January 11, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 919 N.E. 96th Street, Kansas City, MO. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the church. Gloria was born August 24, 1919 in East Providence, RI, the daughter of Lester and Gloria Lamb. She worked as a hairdresser and met her husband Kenneth Pursell during World War II. When Kenny returned from the War, they were married on January 16, 1946, and moved to Kansas City. Gloria was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny, who passed away on November 29, 2012. Survivors include children, Paula Bechtold (Ken), Brenda Deaton (David), Jim Pursell (Charlotte); grandchildren, Deborah Barrett (Kevin), Brian Bechtold, Kevin Bechtold, Julie Davis (John), Brett Deaton (Jennipher), Amy Poage (Lance), Heather Mattison (Brad), and Paul Pursell.

‘Long Ear Lore’ to begin Jan. 17

Serial story details traits of mules over 8 weeks By Karen Cernich Washington Missourian

What’s your opinion of mules? Have anything nice to say about them? Neither did Chris Stuckenschneider, until recently, that is. The Washington Missourian columnist and book editor believed all of the stereotypes commonly kicked around — basically that mules are lazy, ugly and not very smart. No more. Stuckenschneider has become a “lover of long ears,” full of respect for these humBetty Louise Jamieson ble animals that have Betty Louise Jamieson, 88, contributed so much to Liberty,Missouri, died January Matthew Caleb Romang 5, 2013. A 1941 graduate of Matthew Caleb Romang, so many. “Mules are our most Ward High School, she had 12, Liberty, Missouri, died worked for Kansas City Power January 5, 2013. Survived common hybrid and have and Light. During her life, by parents, Mark D. and played an instrumental she was an avid bowler, loved Paula K. Romang; twin-broth- role in our nation’s histoflowers, birds, her cats and er, Luke Romang; Paternal ry,” said Stuckenschneidogs. She was a member of Grandfather, Orville Romang der. “The breed has been the Sierra Club. Fond memo- of Excelsior Springs, Missou- used in agriculture, in ries for the family may be left ri; Maternal Grandparents, mines, in wars ... to pull at ChurchArcherPasley.com David and Leone Hammar of goods, to build homes. (Arr: Church-Archer-Pasley Pleasanton, Kansas. Memo- They are fascinating aniFuneral Home, 119 E. Frank- rial contributions to Maple mals and very intelligent, lin St., Liberty, MO 64068 Valley State School, 2575 too. Mule people will tell 816-781-2000) NE Barry Rd., KCMO 64155. you that long ears aren’t Condolences may be left at really stubborn, they’re ChurchArcherPasley.com (Arr: cautious. They think Mary Gloria Pursell Mary Gloria Pursell, 93, of Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral things over.” Wanting to set the Kansas City North, passed Home, 119 E. Franklin St., away January 6, 2013. Visita- Liberty, MO 64068 816-781- record straight on the mule’s reputation, Stucktion will begin at 10:00 am, 2000) enschneider has created Manny, a fun-talking mule with facts to share that will probably surprise many folks. For starters, did you know that George Wash21, REXBURG, IND.; Marria g e licenses ington is considered recorded in Clay Coun ty n MARK THOMAS WILLIAM the father of American THACKER, 31, KANSAS Dec. 24 to 28, 2012: mules? He was an early CITY; HOLLY ROSE breeder responsible for HUXMANN, 31, KANSAS n CHRISTOPHER CLAYTON developing jack stock, CITY; MILLER, 44, KANSAS CITY; donkeys that were bred n JONATHAN MICHAEL KATHERINE KIMBERLY to mares and produced KNIPKER, 25, KEARNEY; POWELL, 45, KANSAS CITY; large, strong mules needMADILYN ALYSSE n TIMOTHY PAUL BURTON, ed to work the land on WILKERSON, 19, 23, KANSAS CITY; ALLYSON plantations and farms. SMITHVILLE; SCOTT MARIE KELL, 21, Later, mules helped in n EDWARD CARLTON DALLAS, KANSAS CITY America’s western expan53, SMITHVILLE; TRACEY n ADAM KEITH COLLINS, sion by pulling pioneer LYNN KEESEE, 46, 33, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS; wagons and dragging logs PLEASANT HILL; JENNIFER JEAN MARIE so homesteaders could n HOA EM LONG LE, 36, WELTMER, 32, KANSAS build their homes. KANSAS CITY; NHUNG THI CITY; They were instrumenTRIEU, 31, KANSAS CITY; n YOSVIEL VALIDO DIAZ, 22, tal in building the Erie n MICHAEL JAMES KEEN, 59, ST. JOSEPH; YOHANNA Canal in the early 1800s KANSAS CITY; SARA NELL GORRA PEREZ, 21, ST. and pulled goods along HOBBS, 55, KANSAS CITY; JOSEPH; the waterway. n RYAN JOSEPH SLANCZKA, n MICHAEL GRANT HENRY, And mules have played 22, LIBERTY; AMBER 32, TORONTO, Kan.; JULIE key roles in all of AmeriNICHOLE LEE, 21, HOLT; CATHERINE MARKLE, 26, ca’s wars, from The Revon JACOB WAYNE HOMAN, 21, KANSAS CITY; lution to Afghanistan. KANSAS CITY; VICTORYA n NATHANIEL JACOB Intrigued? That’s just LYN CARPENTER, 18, THOMPSON, 19, the beginning. You can KANSAS CITY; SMITHVILLE; HARLEY RAE read all about these mule STEPHENS,19, SMITHVILLE; n DEREK JOHNATHON MICK, facts and more starting 24, LAWSON; SHELBY n CORY JAMES FELS, 22, Jan. 17 in this newspaper. LYN WINEINGER, 21, KANSAS CITY; NICOLE Stuckenschneider has EXCELSIOR SPRINGS; MARIE LOMBARDO, 23, written an eight-chapn DAVID BARON REITH, KANSAS CITY; ter serial story, “Manny 45,KANSAS CITY; SHERYL n SAMUEL JOHN JONES, LYNN PALOMO, 45, KANSAS Kicks Long Ear Lore,” that 28 KANSAS CITY; EMILY she and Manny hope will CITY; EILEEN MORGAN, 27, finally earn mules the n RUSSELL LEE WHILES, KANSAS CITY; respect they deserve. n JOSHUA RAY MARCHELLO, 56,SMITHVILLE; KIM The story, produced 22, REXBURG, IND.; MARIE MCCARTHY-TINSLEY, for school-aged children SAMANTHA LA RAE SLOOP, 56,SMITHVILLE. through the Missouri

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Press Foundation’s Newspaper In Education program, is both entertaining and educational, and filled with lessons for all ages. Chapters detail Washington’s contribution to the breed, facts on mules and the Erie Canal, the connection between Missouri and mules, and the vital role the animals fulfilled in hauling Borax from California’s Death Valley. One of the lighter chapters introduces facts about “Francis the Talking Mule,” a Hollywood star that hailed from Missouri. The story also includes information on mules in the American military as well as record-setting mules and finally features a local honey of a mule named Babe. A companion teacher guide is available to expand the learning. Correlated to the Common Core Standards, the guide turns facts from the story into questions for students. And you don’t have to be a teacher to access the guide. The guide is posted online at www. mo-nie.com and can be accessed with code: teachmo13, so parents can download it, too. The teacher guide includes activities for every chapter, as well as vocabulary extensions and exercises

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Columnist Chris Stuckenschneider is the author of the eightpart serial story “Manny Kicks Long Ear Lore,” part of the fifth annual Reading Across the Nation, a project sponsored by the National Newspaper Association Foundation.

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focusing on the use of figurative language in the story.” There also are “Links to More (Mule) Learnin’,” suggestions of books to read, websites to visit and YouTube videos to watch.

Whole country will be reading

This newspaper won’t be the only newspaper kicking “Manny’s Long Ear Lore.” Papers all across the country will have access to it through the fifth annual Reading Across the Nation, a project sponsored by the National Newspaper Association Foundation. Stuckenschneider also wrote last year’s “Patriotic Pals: Tails of the Civil War,” which also was shared with the NNA through a special partnership. More than 400 newspapers from 44 states downloaded the story.

Finding manny’s voice

Stuckenschneider isn’t quite sure where she got the idea for a serial story on mules. It may have been through interesting tidbits she came across in researching “Patriotic Pals,” stories about how

mules served men in the Civil War. Initially Stuckenschneider thought a story on mules would mainly be funny, but the more research she did on the animals, the more she came to appreciate them. That’s when she heard Manny’s voice. “I wanted the serial story to be told by a mule with an attitude, a long ear that’s sick and tired of not getting any respect,” said Stuckenschneider. “This was the lament of the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield. When I remembered this, an idea popped into my head, and Manny suddenly had a voice. “He would set the record straight on the role mules have played down through history with his own breed of caustic humor.” Getting in touch with her animal side is something Stuckenschneider has been doing ever since she wrote “Twist of Fate: the Miracle Colt and His Friends,” a survival story about 26 horses involved in a truck accident. The story is told by Twister, an unborn colt at the time of the accident. He talks about his life at his new home, a 165-acre farm in a valley, a haven for rescued and resilient animals, Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, west of St. Louis. The story, which began as a Stuckenschneider column in The Missourian, was first turned into a serial story for newspapers and later became an award-winning children’s picture book. Stuckenschneider is in the process of doing the same thing with her serial story on “Patriotic Pals,” which will be released this fall by Reedy Press. Ideally, she would like to follow suit with “Manny.” She sees value in expanding his story even more and taking it to a wider audience through a children’s book. “Manny was a fun character to work with,” Stuckenschneider remarked, “a long ear with an attitude, bound and determined to chip away at the stereotype mules have long been burdened with.” Copyright 2013, Washington Missourian. Reprinted with permission.

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