March 14, 2013 Gladstone Dispatch

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March 14, 2013 Volume 3 • Issue 17 75 cents Send your news to gladstonenews@npgco.com

Profiles of Gladstone City Council candidates on the April 2 ballot appear on Page A4.

Historic 1830s mansion now Souder Family Funeral Home By Amy Neal

home, providing the first point of contact to clients after a death, guiding them through making service, burial or creA Clay County landmark has undergone mation arrangements, and coordinating a renaissance. In its newest incarnation, visitation and funeral services. They work with clients of all faiths. the Dolce-Craig House The chapel is set up to serves grieving families. seat about 125 mournScott and Shannon ers but can accommoSouder have opened Souddate up to 200. The er Family Funeral Home at Souders hope to have 1333 NE Barry Road. They another chapel in the bought the historic home future. More immediand former site of Dolce’s ate plans include estabRestaurant in July 2012 lishing a prayer garden and opened for business just outside the chapel in January. OPEN HOUSE at the back of the house A network of family and adding an in-house Souder Family Funeral Home members helps out the floral department will have an open house from husband-and-wife team under the direction of noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, when needed. Shannon this spring. March 16. The full-service “We’re family owned funeral home owned by Scott with family values,” said and Shannon Souder is at 1333 Scott, who has worked as Answering a calling NE Barry Road in Kansas City a funeral director in the Scott was a social North. For more information, Northland for 15 years. worker in his mid-twencall 820-8468. He left his job with a ties when he decided to corporate funeral home go back to school and on good terms, wanting make a career change. to follow his father’s example of being Aptitude tests in high school and college self-employed. had indicated he was best suited to be a “(When dealing with a family) the funeral director, and he finally agreed. opportunity for me to give them the “I ignored it both times,” Scott said of the type of service I want to give them is 100 test results. “When you read that as a freshpercent mine,” he said. “To me it’s more man in high school, you kind of chuckle at personal. When a death occurs, a family it. You don’t take it seriously.” will spend three to five days with their But once he had made the decision to funeral director. You get very close to the get into the industry, he went right to families.” The Souders offer a full-service funeral souder/Page A10

Contributed ILLUSTRATION

The Heights at Linden Square, pictured in this rendering, is a proposed development between 69th and 70th streets and Locust Street and Cherry Lane. If the Gladstone City Council approves the project later this month, it could open in summer 2014.

‘Game-changer’ mixed-use development proposed

City approves tax abatement, on track to OK project March 25 THE DETAILS The Heights at Linden Square proposal includes the following. ■■ 222 apartments ■■ 40 townhome rentals (two-level units, each with an attached, single-car garage) ■■ 6,000 square feet of amenities including a swimming pool, patio, fitness center and café ■■ 10,000 square feet of retail space ■■ 387 parking spaces ■■ Monthly apartment and townhome rental rates are expected to be $1 per square foot. For comparison, Gladstone rentals don’t typically exceed 60 cents per square foot, and Briarcliff rates hover around $1.19 per square foot, according to city research.

By Nancy Hull Rigdon An apartment and retail project touted as urban and upscale could debut in Gladstone during summer 2014. “This is a game-changer,” Gladstone Mayor Carol Suter said. “There is nothing else like this in the Northland. Of all the developments in the area, this will be the most like Briarcliff.” The Gladstone City Council is expected to approve the project, called The Heights at Linden Square, during a Monday, March 25, meeting. The project would span a two-block, five-acre site bordered by Northeast 70th Street, North Locust Street, Northeast 69th Street and Cherry Lane. The high-density project would be four stories high and focus on apartments and townhome rentals. Amenities for residents would include an outdoor swimming pool, patio, fitness center and café. Retail space is also planned. Indianapolis-based Flaherty & Collins Properties, the project’s developer, has similar projects throughout the country, and the Gladstone project would be

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

News in Brief

Show-Me Animal Products helps horse adoptions Show-Me Animal Products recently contributed one of its largest and most comprehensive equine first aid kits to an organization dedicated to helping rescue horses that have been abused, neglected and abandoned. Show-Me Sales Director Carolyn Hylton presented a Barn First Aid Kit to Adrienne Shoopman, a volunteer with Changing Leads Equine Rescue. The kit will be used as prizes during Fuzzy Shows on Saturdays, March 16 and April 13, which raise funds for the rescue program. Both organizations are located in the Kansas City Northland, and both are nonprofits. Show-Me Animal Products provides employment for people with disabilities. A division of Vocational Services Inc., Show-Me was created in 1992 in order to expand VSI’s employment opportunities by manufacturing first aid kits for pets and horses. Equine kits include the industrial-strength Barn Kit as well as the original Vet Kit, Western and English Trail Kits, as well as the popular Foaling Kit. For more information on Changing Leads, visit www.changingleadsequinerescue.org. For more information about Show-Me Animal Products, call the tollfree number 1-800-8317245 or visit www.petfirstaid.org.

Patrol increases DWI efforts in March Driving-while-intoxicated saturations will be held in Clay, Jackson and Platte counties during the month of March, according to a press release from the Missouri Highway State Highway Patrol. Troopers assigned to these saturation initiatives will concentrate their efforts on highways that have been found to have a higher number of alco-

local gardeners to share and diversify their own plantings. The exchange will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the large shelter house at Oak Grove Park, 76th Street and North Troost Avenue. Registration is not required for this free event. Gardeners are asked to mark their with their plant names when possible. For more information, call 423-4091. Contributed photo

Carolyn Hylton, left, and Penny Grimes, right, of Show-Me Animal Products present a first aid kit to Adrienne Shoopman of Changing Leads Equine Rescue. The contribution from one Northland non-profit to another will be used as part of upcoming fund raising events. hol-related crashes and enforcement contacts. Impaired driving contributes to nearly 30 percent of all Missouri fatal traffic crashes, the press release stated.

Drop off items for Baby Grace North Star Baby Grace will hold a donation drop-off day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23. The event will be held at North Star Church, 1908 Plumbers Way, on the west side of Interstate 35 in Liberty. Baby Grace will be accepting new and used children’s items, including clothing (sizes 0 to 7), shoes, cribs, toys, strollers and books. Also accepted will be monetary donations and QuikTrip gas cards. All items will be redistributed to Baby Grace clients at no charge to them. Baby Grace is a spiritual outreach of the North Star Youth Group, offering prayers and support to young parents and their children in the Northland area. For more information, call 7817604.

Spring plant exchange set for April 27

plants than they want or who simply would like to trade some of one variety for another are encouraged to attend Gladstone’s Spring Plant Exchange in April. Started in 2004 by Gladstone Parks & Recreation and City Gardener Beth Houlihan, the plant exchange has grown each year and is a way for

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

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Obituaries Manley, John LeRoy Smith, Alfred L. Weber, Fern Marie Brown John LeRoy Manley John LeRoy Manley, 75, Kansas City, Mo., passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at North Kansas City Hospital. Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 p.m., with memorial services starting at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013, Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Burial will be in the Polley Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to the Kansas City Cancer Center. Written condolences at www.polleyfuneralhome.com <http:// www.polleyfuneralhome. com/> Arrangements Polley Funeral Home, Excelsior Springs, Mo. (816)630-3388

Alfred L. Smith Alfred L. Smith, 79 of Kansas City North, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away March 6, 2013. Services were 1pm Saturday, March 9th at Cashatt Family Funerals; 7516 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO with burial at East Slope Cemetery, Riverside. Arr: Cashatt Family Funerals 816-587-8200

Fern Marie Brown Weber Fern Marie Brown Weber, 86, passed away Mar 5, 2013 of congestive heart failure. She was a nationally known wood carver and teacher. She was the daughter of Blanch Marie Bauer Brown and Fern Marie Brown Weber Marvin Miller Brown born 10-17-26 in Ovid, CO, wife of the late Walter E. Weber of Gladstone, MO. Fern is survived by her brother, Donald Brown (Joyce), daughters Susan Hall (Eric) and Diane Wise (Michael), 5 grand children, 1 great grand daughter, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held Saturday March 16, 2013, visiting at 10:30 a.m., service at 11:00 a.m., Fairview Christian Church, 1800 NW 65th St., Gladstone, MO 64118. Donations in her name may be made to American Heart Association, 6800 W. 93rd St., Overland Park, KS 66212, www.heart.org Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnwhitechapel. com (Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer’s Sons White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 N. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64119, 816-452-8419)

Rotary serves Former auditor pancakes on sentenced to Snake Saturday 30 days in jail Gladstone Rotary will sponsor its annual Snake Saturday pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Gashland Presbyterian Church, 8029 N. Oak Trafficway in Kansas City. Tickets are $5 apiece and include all-you-caneat pancakes, sausage, and biscuits and gravy. Ticketholders are eligible for door prize drawings throughout the morning and a grand prize of a barbecue grill and $100 worth of meat. Gladstone Rotary awards scholarships annually to graduating Northland seniors. The club partners with area schools throughout the year in community and academic service in support of international projects and the goals of Rotary International. The local club meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Fairview Christian Church, 1800 NE 65th St. For more information, visit www.gladstonerotary. org.

Flashlight egg hunt set for March 22 Young egg hunters and their families are invited to the seventh annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at Happy Rock Park. Activities for all ages begin at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22, and continue during three agebased egg hunts. Children will be divided into the following groups: 3 and younger, 4 to 5 years, and 6 to 7 years. The youngest hunters will start first, at 7:45 p.m. Each egg hunter should bring a flashlight and basket. The cost is $4 per child, and registration is required. Online registration is available at www.activityreg.com. In-person registration is available at Gladstone City Hall. Registration and payment also can be mailed to: Gladstone City Hall, Attn: Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, 7010 N. Holmes St., Gladstone, MO 64118. In case of inclement weather,call 437-2489, option 4. A make up date is scheduled for Saturday, March 23. For more information, contact Jody Hydorn at 423-4087 or JodyH@gladstone.mo.us.

Former Clay County auditor William Norris was sentenced to 30 days in the Clay County Jail for charges of tampering with computer data at a hearing held March 6. Norris also was placed on probation for five years for a second offense of making false sworn statements during his candidacy for the office in 2010 by stating he had no felony convictions. The former auditor’s initial sentence of four years of incarceration under the custody of the Missouri Department of Corrections was suspended by the court. Norris, who pleaded guilty to both charges, is under the custody of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

Foundation are receiving applications for grants to be considered at their annual meeting in June. The will of the late Harry C. Arnote provided that the net income from his estate should be annually distributed to Clay County charities of a religious, educational and general character. Grants may not be made to individuals or to charitable organizations that are not exempt under federal law. Organizations wanting to be considered for the 2013 grants should request an application by contacting Sandy Kirkham at 2 S. Main St. in Liberty. She can be reached by phone at 781-4788. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, May 3. Foundation trustees include attorney Jon M. Krebbs, educator Dee Rosekrans and banker Wes Blanton.

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April 2 ELECTION

Gladstone City Council Candidates Bill Garnos Length of residency in Gladstone: 15 and a half years Previous elected office: “I am currently on the Gladstone City Council. I was appointed to the Council in 2011, after former mayor and councilman Les Smith moved. I was elected to the City Council in 2012 to fulfill the remainder of his term.” What is your current occupation, and how long have you been working in this field? “I have been a jail and prison consultant for the past 23 years, specializing in the development of needs assessment studies, regional jail feasibility studies, inmate population trends and projections, facility evaluations, operational cost studies, staffing plans, and the activation of new facilities.” What is your educational background? “I have a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from the University of South Dakota, with minors in mathematics and speech. I was president of the USD Student Association and was elected president of the South Dakota Student Federation, representing students at seven state colleges and universities.” What is your current civic involvement? “I am currently on the Gladstone City Council and serve as the Council liaison to the Gladstone Building Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment. I am also on the North Oak Corridor Stakeholder Advisory Panel. “I previously served on the Gladstone Planning Commission for four years, as chairman in 2011, and as vice chairman in 2009 and 2010. I also completed the Gladstone Leadership Academy in 2011. “I assisted with campaigns for road, water and sewer bond issues and the Public Safety Sales Tax in 2010. I also served on Gladstone’s Village Center Master Plan Committee in 2010, and the city’s Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee in 2008 and 2009.” Why did you decide to run for a seat on the Gladstone City Council? “I believe in the importance of public service, and want to do what I can to continue to make Gladstone a great place to live, work, and raise a family. I am proud of our city and the responsible direction that our City Council provides.” Please describe the role of the office you are seeking. “The role of the Gladstone City Council is similar to that of a corporation’s board of directors. The City Council represents all Gladstone residents, establishes the laws and policies for the city, sets financial priorities, passes the budget, and hires and supervises certain City officials. The city’s day-to-day operations are overseen by the city manager, who reports directly to the City Council.” What are the biggest needs in Gladstone right now, and if elected, how would you help meet them? “The citizens of Gladstone have come to expect a high level of city services, including public safety (police, fire, and ambulance services), public works (street, water and sewer repairs, snow plowing, etc.), and parks and recreation services. I want to be on the City Council to help ensure that we continue to deliver and improve these services, but with fiscal responsibility and conservative spending.” What do you see as the biggest challenges in Gladstone in the next few years? How would you deal with them? “I think our biggest challenge is to continue to attract and retain quality businesses and jobs in Gladstone. Since we are ‘landlocked,’ we also need to focus on redevelopment, and ways that the city can support the businesses we already have. As a city councilman, I will continue to support the fine work of our economic development staff, and the efforts of our chamber of commerce to support Gladstone’s business community.” What is going well in Gladstone right now? To what do you attribute those successes? “The Gladstone Community Center continues to be a tremendous asset to our residents, and we still live in one of the safest parts of the Kansas City area. I am proud of our expanded trails and sidewalks, and the amphitheater at Linden Square, which is set to open in April. We also continue to make steady progress on the Village Center. I give credit for all these successes to our residents, our City staff, and the leadership of our current and past Council members.” Is there anything else you’d like to add? “There are other projects I want to continue to pursue. I want to get our police officers equipped with Tasers. I’d like to see park benches installed at our bus stops, particularly for the southbound stops where people have to stand while waiting for their bus. I’d also like to see some improvements made to the intersection of 73rd Terrace and Missouri Highway 1 at the Walmart entrance so pedestrians and cyclists can cross the highway safely to access the new trails.”

Linda S. Morrison Length of residency in Gladstone: “ My father was transferred here from Chicago with TWA in 1960. I lived outside of Gladstone for seven of the 53 years.” Previous elected office: “I was elected to the Twin Lakes Homes Association twice, serving a total of four years.” What is your current occupation, and how long have you been working in this field? “I retired from the city of Riverside as a code enforcement officer in November of last year. I was there five years.” What is your educational background? “I graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1964. I was also a Realtor for three years with Eugene D. Brown and J. C. Nichols.” What is your current civic involvement? “I am currently a member of CASA as a child advocate in the Jackson County court system.” Why did you decide to run for a seat on the Gladstone City Council? “I believe it’s a citizen’s civic duty to give back to the community they live in. After I retired last November, I wanted to give back in a way that made sense to me. I love Gladstone and my past experiences working for the Housing Authority of Kansas City as a quality control inspector for maintenance and finally housing operations director coupled with code enforcement with the city of Riverside gave me something to bring to the council table.” Please describe the role of the office you are seeking. “The role of a councilperson has many responsibilities, not only to the city itself but also to the citizens that live here. A councilperson’s role is to act fiscally responsible, spend dollars that will serve the majority of citizens, live within a balanced budget, maintain infrastructure, provide valuable services, operate transparently and last but not least, bring our city into the 21st century through electronic technology.” What are the biggest needs in Gladstone right now, and if elected, how would you help meet them? “Bringing new business revenue to Gladstone that serve the majority of citizens should always be a priority. By offering incentives to start-up companies, make it an attractive affordable way to bring new or expanding business to our city. Also, property maintenance issues become important when not addressed immediately. By establishing inspections of designated areas within the city on a routine basis allows inspectors to keep ahead of problematic code violations. Proactive inspections can insure more timely resolution of such violations.” What do you see as the biggest challenges in Gladstone in the next few years? How would you deal with them? “One challenge we already face is abandoned homes. Not only will there be tall weeds and grass issues, but also occupancy issues in these buildings by unauthorized people. Hire independent contractors to maintain the grass and weeds and inspectors do frequent drive-by inspections periodically. Another issue is aging citizens in Gladstone. Those who want to stay in their homes may have the need for housing that addresses physical needs of the elderly. Building more suitable housing is already on board. Another challenge will be employees retiring at a faster rate than ever before. With baby boomers leaving the work force, finding new employees with the same skill set will not be easy. Cross training at the city will be necessary to ease the learning curve on new hires.” What is going well in Gladstone right now? “Much is going well in Gladstone. The City Council has done very well and should be applauded for their efforts to spend wisely and maintain budget expenses. New housing, a beautiful ice skating rink, new buildings, the Gladstone Community Center and walking trails are all great accomplishments by the Board as well as the city employees.” Is there anything else you’d like to add? “I bring City Council experience, board experience and code inspection experience to this position. Having worked with Riverside Board of Alderman and code enforcement for five years has given me a good understanding of board responsibilities as well as code violation resolutions.”

Donald Ward Length of residency in Gladstone: “I’m a lifelong resident of the Northland, the last six years in Gladstone.” Previous elected office: “I’ve served in many voluntary and appointed positions, but so far, none elected.” What is your current occupation, and how long have you been working in this field? “I am a lean manufacturing coordinator at the Kansas City Ford Assembly Plant at Claycomo, where I’ve worked for the past 21 years.” What is your educational background? “I am a graduate of North Kansas City High School. I have an associate in business logistics management from Metropolitan Community CollegeMaple Woods, a certificate in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Johnson County Community College, and a certificate in advanced lean principles from Purdue University.” What is your current civic involvement? “I am a Gladstone planning commissioner, member of UAW Local 249, and member of Northland Democratic Club. I am also an Eagle Scout and a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say at H. Roe Battle Scout Reservation.” Why did you decide to run for a seat on the Gladstone City Council? “The complaint I hear most from other Gladstone residents is of a feeling of not being informed about major things going on in their city. For example, many people have been coming to me and asking me what Linden Square is. They hadn’t heard about it before the announcement that the Mayor’s Christmas tree lighting would be held there instead of the First Bank of Gladstone. More than anything else, the need for better communication between the City Council and residents is what made me decide to run for this position.” Please describe the role of the office you are seeking. “On one level, the role of the members of City Council is one of management, to see to it that the right people are in the right positions, whether on staff or boards and commissions, and that budgets and bills that come before the council are what is right for Gladstone. But on another level, it is a role of leadership, to steer the way toward Gladstone’s future.” What are the biggest needs in Gladstone right now, and if elected, how would you help meet them? “The biggest needs in Gladstone right now are more jobs, more availability of goods and services. There are too many for sale and for lease signs along Antioch Road and North Oak Trafficway. Fortunately these needs all have the same solution: attracting more small businesses to the area. I would work with the Gladstone and Northland chambers of commerce and the Clay County Economic Development Council, as well as Gladstone residents. All working together, Gladstone can become a better community.” What do you see as the biggest challenges in Gladstone in the next few years? How would you deal with them? “Gladstone was originally established as the stereotypical suburb of the 1950s — a great place to live and a great place to raise children. But no place can remain frozen in time. Changes come, whether or not we want them, whether or not we’re ready for them. The challenge for Gladstone in the coming decades is to reinvent itself according to a 21st century model. We have to be thinking of what we want Gladstone to be in the coming years by the decisions we make today.” What is going well in Gladstone right now? There is a lot going well in Gladstone. The Public Works Department, for example, is one of the best in the metro area. With all the snow we’ve received, look no further than our streets and how well they’ve been kept clear, especially compared to some of our neighbors. We have a great Parks and Recreation Department with the Gladstone Community Center and programs they offer. I attribute these successes to the commitment of the personnel of these departments, directors and staff committed to providing services residents want and need.” Is there anything else you’d like to add? “As a lifelong resident of the Northland, I know how great a community Gladstone is. To keep it that way takes commitment and effort by the right people.”

On April 2, Gladstone voters will elect one person to the City Council for a three-year term. The candidates, as they are listed on the ballot, include Bill Garnos, Linda S. Morrison and Donald Ward The Gladstone Dispatch asked each candidate to answer the same questions. Their responses are presented here.

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Community Calendar THURSDAY, MARCH 14 BETA SIGMA PHI: Beta Sigma Phi, Laureate Gamma Upsilon chapter, will meet at 7 p.m. Call 741-8781 for more information. TAX-AIDE: AARP Tax-Aide will offer free tax help for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention for anyone 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Oak branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 68700 N. Oak Trafficway in Kansas City North, on Thursdays through April 15. KOSMOS SINGLES: Kosmos Singles, a social group for adults 50 and older, will hold a mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at Woods Weather II, 2510 NE Vivion Road in Kansas City. A dollar donation is requested. For more information, visit www.kosmossingles.com. PACHYDERM CLUB: Attorney Kevin Jamison will discuss proposed gun control legislation as the featured speaker at the meeting of the Clay County Pachyderm Club at 6 p.m. at the Pizza Ranch meeting room, 116 Stewart Court in Liberty. For more information, visit claycopachyderms.wordpress.com or call 407-9585. EXOTIC ANIMALS: “Exotic Animals R Us” will be an all-ages program beginning at 2 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. A variety of animals will be part of the presentation. Registration is required by calling 454-1306. EBOOKS: “OverDrive: Downloading eBooks for Nooks and Similar Devices,” a 90-minute program for adults, will begin at 2 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. This is a demonstration only and does not cover Kindle. Registration is required by calling 454-1306. ESL: ESL Conversations, an English as a Second Language program for adults, will meet at 6 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. Participants are encouraged to practice their English skills and make new friends. Call 454-1306 for more information.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15

MUSIC: Choirs of Kansas Wesleyan University will perform at 7 p.m. NEW NEIGHBORS: New Neighbors League of the Northland will host its March lunch social at 11:30 a.m. at Kate's Kitchen, at Avondale United Methodist of Kansas City, 3101 NE Winn Road. 8002 N. Oak Trafficway in Kansas City. For more details or to reserve a seat, call Bernice Rourke at 868-1433.

Saturday, March 16 PANCAKES: Gladstone Rotary will sponsor its annual Snake Saturday pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at Gashland Presbyterian Church, 8029 N. Oak Trafficway in Kansas City. Tickets are $5 apiece and include all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, and biscuits and gravy. Ticketholders are eligible for door prize drawings throughout the morning and a grand prize of a barbecue grill and $100 worth of meat. COUNTY HISTORY: The Clay County Museum & Historical Society will host a free program and book-signing by Mark Kelly for recently published book, “Lost Voices on the Missouri: John Dougherty and the Indian Frontier,” from 1 to 3 p.m. at the museum, 14 N. Main St. in Liberty. TAX-AIDE: AARP Tax-Aide will offer free tax help for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention for anyone 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through April 13 at Antioch Bible Baptist Church, 800 NE 72nd St. Walk-ins will be taken on a first come, first served basis. SNAKE SATURDAY: The Snake Saturday Festival will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in North Kansas City. The parade theme is Irish Roots and Cowboy Boots. Activities will include carnival rides, a car show, free pony rides, a petting zoo and live entertainment. The festival grounds are bordered by Armour Road on the north, 18th Avenue on the south, Fayette Street on the west and Howell Street on the east. For more information, visit www.snakesaturday.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 STATIONS OF THE CROSS: The Stations of the Cross worship series will be featured at the 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. Sunday services through March 24 at Avondale United Methodist Church, 3101 NE Winn Road in Kansas City.

50+ LUNCH: The 50+ Lunch Bunch, sponsored by the Gladstone Parks and Recreation Department, will meet at 11:15 a.m. at Cascone’s, 37th Street and North Oak Trafficway. The group meets monthly to meet new people and see old friends. RSVP by calling 423-4086. FISH FRY: St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 900 NE Shady Lane in Gladstone, will host weekly fish fries from 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays during Lent to raise money for the parish grounds as well as select groups with ties to the church. The cost is $8 for adults and $3 for children. A discount will be given for adult meals with the donation of a can of soup. Dine-in and carry-out are available. The menu includes talapia filets, shrimp scampi over linguine and clam chowder. Each entrée comes with three sides, a breadstick, beverage and dessert. Children’s meals include macaroni and cheese, fish sticks, a bread stick and green beans. FISH & SHRIMP: Holy Family Men’s Club will sponsor a fish and shrimp dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The all-you-can eat menu includes baked or fried fish, shrimp, baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, biscuits and spaghetti. Tickets are $27 for a family, $12 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for ages 5 and younger. Holy Family Church is at 919 NE 96th St. in Kansas City. For more information, call 436-9200. CAREGIVER SUPPORT: A free group meets monthly to support anyone who provides care to family or friends dealing with any illness. The March topic is “Leisure Brochure: Bucket List for Caregivers.” The meeting will be 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Antioch Community Church, 4805 NE Antioch Road in Kansas City. Lunch is provided. Call 452-4536 to register. DINOSAUR O'DELL: “Dinosaur O'Dell's Irish Eyes are Smiling," a musical program for all ages, will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. Registration is required by calling 454-1306.

MONDAY, MARCH 18 SCHOOL RESUMES: Students in K-12 in the North Kansas City Schools district will return to school after spring break. TAX-AIDE: AARP Tax-Aide will offer free tax help for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention for anyone 60 and older, from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays through April 15 at Antioch Bible Baptist Church, 800 NE 72nd St. Appointments are required by calling 809-2975. TEEN WRITERS: “Hero’s Journey: Building Blocks for a Writing Adventure for Teens” will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. Participants will learn how modern stories use the hero’s journey to create an effective plot. Registration is required by calling 454-1306.

Tuesday, March 19

TAX-AIDE: AARP Tax-Aide will offer free tax help for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention for anyone 60 and older, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chesnut Ave., on Tuesdays through April 15. Walk-ins will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

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GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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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EASTER PROGRAM: The daycare at Grace Baptist Church will present an Easter program at 7 p.m. at the church, 3101 NE Vivion Road in Kansas City. TAX-AIDE: AARP Tax-Aide will offer free tax help for low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention for anyone 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Oak branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 68700 N. Oak Trafficway in Kansas City North, on Thursdays through April 15. KOSMOS SINGLES: Kosmos Singles, a social group for adults 50 and older, will hold a mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at Conrad’s, 210 N. Missouri Highway 291 in Liberty. Meet in the bar area. A dollar donation is requested. NEEDLE NUTS: Anyone nuts about cross-stitch, knitting, quilting or other crafts is invited to get creative help or opinions at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. This group is for adults.

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9555 N. Oak Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64155

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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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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

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

COUNTY history: The Third Thursday program of the Clay County Museum and Historical Society will be “Watkins Mill,” presented by Amanda Coonce. It begins at 7 p.m. at the museum, 14 N. Main St. in Liberty. The cost is $7.

Non-Denominational Christian Science

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

NORTHAVEN 2: Northaven 2 will have a neighborhood meeting at 7 p.m. at Fairview Christian Church, 1800 NE 65th St. Amy Harlin, president of the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce, will be the featured speaker. Snacks and water will be provided.

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

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

METRO BAPTIST CHURCH

BUSINESS EXPO: The Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO 2013 will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at KCI Expo Center. For more information, visit northlandchamber.com.

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

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

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

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ESL: ESL Conversations, an English as a Second Language program for adults, will meet at 1 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. Participants are encouraged to practice their English skills and make new friends. Call 454-1306 for more information.

DEMOCRATS: Mary Lindsay, spokeswoman for Kansas City Move to Amend, will be the featured speaker at the Northland Democratic Club. A meet-and-greet session will be at 6:30 p.m. at the North Kansas City Public Library, 2251 Howell St. in North Kansas City, followed by the business meeting at 7 p.m. and Lindsay’s presentation from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The event is free.

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RAIN GARDENS: A program about rain gardens will begin at 7 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. Participants will be able to take home sample plans, plant lists and a list of local resources. Registration is required by calling 454-1306.

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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

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Kearney Properties 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath • $432 - $614 ◆ All electric ◆ Kitchen including: ◆ stove ◆ refrigerator

◆ Laundry facility on-site ◆ Water, Sewer & Trash paid

816.903.3013 102 W. Major Kearney, MO 64060

Childcare Needed

Summer childcare needed inhome, Liberty, (2) pre-teens, must have reliable transportation. References required. 816-522-7004.

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Assisted Living Facility needs FT days Level I Med Aide. Call Sherra 587-8626 or 289-6759. Carpenters, laborers, rough-in, North of River, call Joe at 816-3658762.

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

Mobile Homes

2 BR, 1BA. NKC Schools, local shopping. New flooring, carpet, appliances. No pets. $555/mo. + dep. Water, sewer, trash, lawn service paid. Approved application required, call for more info at 816452-0866.

3BR duplex, garage, fenced in yard, Liberty Schools, $795. 816509-1280

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Mobile Home Sites

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

Studios with Kitchen

Rentals

Houses For Rent

DEPOSITS LOWERED !

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Clay County Opportunity

Highway Operator

Full-time position w/benefits including two retirement plans. For position description and minimum requirements, visit www.claycountymo.gov or pick up an application at:

LIBERTY- 3 BR House $695 /mo.+ $705 dep. 1 yr. lease. 781-5600

HELP WANTED Check out the

Clay County Human Resources 1 Courthouse Square Liberty, MO 64068 EOE/M/F/D/V

opportunities in this week’s classifieds.

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PET SITTER(S) NEEDED

for Gladstone towards Zona Rosa & surrounding areas. Employees must be flexible and live in the Gladstone or Zona Rosa area. ONLY SERIOUS PERSONS NEED APPLY for this long-term commitment position.

Please visit our website: www.noworriespetcare.net or call 816-415-9267, Randy or Kristy

Multi-Family, handicapped or disabled. Income restrictions apply.

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Homes for Sale • 10 lines • 4 weeks • Free photo • Free border

NO REALTORS, PLEASE

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AUTO

Car, Truck or Motorcycle • 5 lines • 4 weeks • Free photo

PETS

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CALL 816.389.6618 or 816.389.6640 TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

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Looking for a part-time job with good income potential and no evening hours?

The Liberty Tribune has an opening for a part-time circulation sales manager. This position requires a friendly, approachable and outgoing person comfortable presenting the value and benefits of local newspaper subscriptions. They must maintain professional appearance and behavior, and serve as an ambassador for our publications at all times.

This person will work to grow the circulation of the Liberty Tribune and sister newspapers in the Northland, primarily through kiosk sales at local stores.

Business &533Services Trucking/ Help Wanted 816.781.4941

Wanted: Deli/Bakery help

Experience preferred. Serious applicants only. Apply within at Big V County Mart, 150 W. 92 Hwy., Kearney

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Drivers www.libertytribune.com

Owner Operators: Start up operation. Kansas City area. No age limit on tractors. 22 yoa req’d. Rite-Way Transport: 816-2846681.

Send resume to empd@saint-lukes.org

HELP WANTED Check out the

Sell it in the Classifieds! Call 816.389.6618

COIN AUCTION

Auctions Sunday, March 17th, 11 AM North Country Community Center Lawson, Missouri

4 ½ miles North of Excelsior Springs, MO on Highway 69 Over 335 lots of coins including Type, Morgan & Peace dollars, foreign & commemorative coins, currency, many key and semi keys and much more. Check our website for more info, terms, photos and complete listing. www.grytherauctioneers.com

816.781.4941

To apply, please send a resume and references to

Preview: 9 AM Biscuits and Gravy until 11am

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is accepting applications for the following full-time position

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JOB COACHCOACH $10.75 - $11.25 per hour

Supervise and train people with disabling conditions as to the specific job duties for the company they are employed.

Sedan, Van, Mini-Bus, Chauffeur Positions Available. Full Time availability required. Applicants must have flexible schedule including weekends. Min. 25 Yrs Old, Class E License or above. Strong knowledge of the City. Professional Image with previous customer service. Offices Located Near KCI. For Appointment Call. 816-801-8500 Mon-Fri

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Help Wanted

EARN $$$ Cleaning office buildings throughout the Northland. 816-808-8257

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Help Wanted

$10.00 - $12.00 /hr Plus Bonus depending on work history & experience

We offer ď ´ Weekly Pay ď ´ Performance Bonus ď ´ Health Insurance ď ´ 401(k) Plan ď ´ 10% Payroll Savings Plan ď ´ Free Car Washes ď ´ Flexible Schedule ď ´ Growth Opportunities ď ´ Fun Environment We need a high-energy, easily motivated individual that is committed to excellence. Leadership and people skills a plus! Must enjoy the outdoor environment. Contact GM Rob Rankin at 220 N Church Rd., Liberty, MO We value diversity in our workforce. We Drug Test

Front Desk help wanted: Full-time and part-time. Pick up applications at front desk. Econo Lodge, Quality Inn, & Super 8, Kearney, MO 64060 Diesel Mechanic & Foreman: Kearney, MO. Great Pay / Benefits. 816-628-9003 or APPLY www.durhamschoolservices.com or stop by 15018 Nations Road. Liberty’s newest fun center is hiring for all positions. If interested go to: amazingplayfuncenter.com, print an application & mail to: 523 N. 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO 64068 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. Mechanic- forklift co., no exp. nec. Will train, must have mechanical ability, no issues. Lift 75lbs, hard worker, 816-241-1137. Nature’s window is looking for a part-time experienced prep-cook. Please go to our website www.natwincatering.com to learn about us or call 816-436-1334 for more info. Northland- Salon N Vogue booth rental available. Full & Part-time. 2829 NE Vivion Rd., 454-4247.

Liberty Tribune

Saturday, March 30 • 11:00 A.M. 6714 N Holmes, Gladstone, MO

Nice 3 Bdrm., 2.5 Bath, Raised Ranch with 30x50 Insulated All Steel Building.

Liberty Tribune

Liberty Tribune

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PROJECT MANAGER needed for dirt contractor. Minimum 2 years experience as supervisor. Travel required. Competitive salary. For more information Call 660-656-9506 or email/fax resume to lorie@fretco.biz Fax 660-656-9548 EOE PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Smithville Parks Department is seeking a seasonal full-time parks laborer. This position will consist of parks maintenance including but not limited to mowing, trimming, refuse removal, restroom cleaning, and other duties as assigned. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age, able to lift 100 pounds and available to work 7 am to 3:30 pm. Previous grounds/janitorial experience preferred. For an application www.smithvillemo.org

816.781.4941

See Website for info.

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Earn upto $1,000. Study Avail: Males age 18-55. If you are a non-smoker, taking medications, aval. for overnight stays, you may qualify! Interested? Study 4956. Call Quintiles! 913-894-5533. Seasonal maintenance positions, including weekends and evenings. Contact Watkins Mill State Park for further information. Mike @580-3387

Spring is almost here. Get your real estate license NOW! Classes start April 1 in Gladstone. Free catalog. 816-455-2087. www.realestateprepschool.com

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FANTASTIC AUCTION Sunday, March 17, 11:00 A.M.

Earnest Shepherd Youth Center 610 E. Shepherd Rd., Liberty, MO Estate Jewelry, Gold, Sterling, Furniture, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Glassware, Pottery, Military, Coin Ops, Old Toys, Old Fishing, Many Antiques & Collectibles!

See Website for info.

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www.libertytribune.com Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. Lathrop Antique Show Grounds - 2488 S.E. Hwy. 33, Lathrop, MO

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Entry Level Management

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

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Chauffeurs- Corporate

Full-Time Certified Licensed Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker

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E.E.O. / AA

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Vocational Services, Inc.

Pay for all job positions are based on education and or work experience. Benefits offered Include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Sick and Vacation. To apply please come to our office at 935 Kent St. Liberty, MO. or you may fax a resume to 816-792-9501 or e-mail to hr@vsiserve.org.

opportunities in this week’s classifieds.

www.libertytribune.com

Auctions

matt.daugherty@npgco.com

Healthcare

PHYSICIAN

816.781.4941

This 20-25 hour-per-week position will work fairly flexible hours 4 to 5 days per week, Wednesday thru Sunday. Compensation includes a base salary plus commission, was well as paid time off and other benefits. We even have a health insurance plan available for part-time employees.

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Saint Luke’s Health System is seeking a Physician in our Kansas City, MO facility. Requires Doctor of Medicine and Completion of Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine.

Auctions

This person must be reliable and accountable, communicate and collaborate well with others and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence.

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Healthcare

Auctions Trucking/ Drivers

Drivers: CDL-B: Great Pay, Hometime! No-Forced Dispatch! New Singles from St. Joseph to surrounding states.TruckMovers.com or 888-567-4861.

Additional responsibilities include developing strong relationships with retailers and vendors, assisting with other direct sales efforts, helping develop and execute marketing plans, performing customer service and quality control-related activities and other circulation responsibilities.

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Commercial Turf Equipment Golf Course Equipment Trucks Trailers Cars

NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS Contact Chris Riley, Auction Manager to consign your equipment. 816.365.7565 FREE advertising. More details at

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www.faheysales.com Fahey Auctioneers 320.864.3510

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Moving/Garage Sale 3/17 8a-2p, lawn & garden equip., furniture, tools, household items, lots of misc. 7805 Howser St. KC MO 64167.

Motorcycles/ Accessories

1540

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Garage Sales

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Garage Sales

Are you ready to make some extra cash? Garage Sale Season will be here before you know it.

Pianos Pianos Pianos New Yamaha & Pearl River Pianos, On sale now. For information call Bette at 816- 2285656, or Mitzi 816-746-0500.

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Wanted To Buy/Trade

Diabetic test strips wanted- up to $10 for extra, unused boxes. 816510-2301.

HELP WANTED

It’s time to clean out the garage, basement, attic, spare room or shed. You will want to allow yourself plenty of time to get ready for the big sale day!

TIP: TIP Get rid of anything you haven’t used in the last year.

Check out the opportunities in this week’s classifieds.

816-734-5580

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Remodeling

General Housecleaning. Experienced, free estimates. 816-506-2057 HOUSECLEANING- Openings for 1 time or periodic cleanings. 13 yrs. exp., great work & great references. 637-3735, if no answer leave msg.

700 Musical Instruments

Home/Business Cleaning

House Cleaning, lots of experience, free estimates, references available, reasonable rates. Please at Socorro at 816-868-4851.

Merchandise 772

Interior/Exterior, Paperhanging Residential/Comm. Quality Work, Reasonable Rates. 24 Years Experience

816-320-3990

FOR SALE 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser High mileage, asking $1800 OBO. Call Bill 816-377-4043

Painting

S & F PAINTING

Lawncare, gar. & bas. cleaning, odd jobs, hauling.

Autos

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FAMILY MAN NEEDS WORK

Pick-up top, 7ft. x 7ft., red, Sportsman. Speedy spray set. Battery charger- Solid State. $150 all. 816436-3095.

KC North-

Lawn Service

SMALL GARDEN TILLING, aerating, mowing, triming, & various other services. Free estimates, call Tim @ 816-797-7299 or 7978950.

Handyman Services

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Auto Parts

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#1JANE A’s Professional Housecleaning, LLC Complete Service, Reasonable Rates, Serving Liberty &The Northland. Supplies Furnished. Insured • Licensed• Bonded 816-868-5024

2003 H.D. 100th Anniv. Blk/Silver, Heritage Softail. Xtras, Gold Key Pkg., 3K mi. Perfect. Selling due to health. Asking $13,250. 716-5347.

Wanted Automotive

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CASH !!!!

FOR YOUR GOOD CLEAN USED CAR, TRUCK OR VAN. CALL RICK: 816-781-1026 or 816-223-4655

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Lawn Service

need quick cash?

Grow & Mow- An affordable aternative to all your lawncare & landscape needs. For free estimates call 816-519-2492.

Kyle’s Precision Lawn • Lawn Mowing

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• $10 off 1st Mow • Free Estimates

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Classifieds

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BLACK DIRT / BOBCAT

HOME IMPROVEMENT

PAINTING/WALLPAPERING

Black Dirt Bobcat

GUARANTEED GUTTERING

THE PAINT/ PAPER SPECIALIST

“WE DO EVERY HOME LIKE OUR OWN”

✰ Seamless Aluminum 5” ✰ Various Colors ✰ 30 Years of Experience ✰ Leafproof (Off-Duty Firefighter)

DAYS & EVENINGS ✰ JOHN TUBBS

816-436-2191

(816) 678-4962

BUILDING/REMODELING

LAWN AND LANDSCAPE

STITES REMODELING

Fiedlers Lawn Care

Basements • Decks Sunrooms • Kitchens Bathrooms • Tile Painting (interior/exterior) Siding • Windows • Doors and More Call Doug Stites for FREE Estimates Family owned - over 40 years experience

• Lawn Mowing • Raking • Trimming • Weed & Feeding •Reseeding & Planting • General Yard Work • Clean-up Experienced Reliable

816-468-0540

816-729-5532

QUALITY INSTALLATION CLEAN REMOVAL PLUS WALL & TRIM REPAINTING

Mckownlandscape.com

816-532-2356 HEATING & COOLING

27+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FREE ROOM MEASURES

Owner, Daman Wilson Cell: 913-963-4016 Office: 816-781-4479

Mechanical Service LLC

• Commercial / Residential Heating & Cooling • Commercial Refrigeration • Service • Repairs • Installation ~

30 Years Experience

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816-316-6037

Insured

William Bates - Owner/Senior Service Tech

Fax (816) 214-6886

Doggie Day Care - $12/day Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

DrWillCool@yahoo.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT

GLADSTONE

FURNACE & A/C Co. 303 NE 58th Street Gladstone, MO 64118

Serving the Northland for over 63 Years Family Owned & Operated – Service & Sales

816.452.0400 CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE OR Visit us @ www.gladstonefurnace-ac.com

QUALITY PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENT • Commercial and Residential • Painting – Interior & Exterior 35 YRS of • Wallpaper Removal & Installation Experience • Texturing - All Types FREE • Interior Ceiling & Wall Repair ESTIMATES • Exterior Wood Rot Repair • Remodeling Available • INSURED •

Call Larry at 913-299-4081

Fully Insured/Licensed Master Arborists 14 Years in Business

5704 North Beaman We Care about Your Trees

ED TATUM TREE AND LAWN SERVICE

27 years experience • Licensed & Insured Dead & dangerous trees are our specialty.

COLORMARC

• Trimming • Removal • • Storm Reconstruction •

Grooming Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Saturday by appointment

free estimate.

PAINTING/WALLPAPERING

Advanced Tree Experts North

Boarding - $17/night Seven days a week • No cages • Fresh air • Spacious Suites

Wood’s Tree & Lawn Care for a

816-835-5445

Garbage disposals Faucets repaired & replaced Remodel plumbing services

741-0456

Call

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Licensed

NEED QUALITY TREE CARE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE?

816-320-2780 816 320 2780 cell 816-885-7757

TREE SERVICE

Owners: Ronny & Lisa McKown Insured & with work comp

Man Made Stone Walls, Paver Patios Fire Pits & Outdoor Living Areas Waterfalls & Water Features Snow Removal Residential Referrals Firewood Available & Commerical Available

Newcomer Plumbing No job too big or too small Sewers cleaned & repaired Water heaters installed

PET CARE

Shrub Pruning, Tree Trimming Tree Removal & Planting Mowing-Seeding-Sodding

PO Box 197 Holt, MO 64048

office

McKown Landscape

HANDYMAN

PLUMBING

816-807-9963 931-5822

Monday-Saturday

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Free Estimates and Senior Discounts Serving the Northland For 19 Years

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Gladstone Dispatch A9

Thursday, March 14, 2013

heights: Young professionals are target tenants Continued from Page A1 its first in the region. The city approved Chapter 100 financing for the project on Feb. 25. This means that if the project is approved, the city would issue bonds to the developer. The terms of the development incentive include a tax abatement for the developer, and the developer does not have to pay sales tax on construction materials. The city owns the land and would lease it to the developer. The developer would have 25 years to pay

off the bonds. At the end of that term, the developer could purchase the property. David Flaherty, who is the chief executive officer of Flaherty & Collins, spoke during a Feb. 25 Gladstone City Council meeting and said top-of-the-line features in the apartments and townhomes would rival the most desirable facilities in downtown Kansas City. For retail, the developer would seek neighborhood businesses such as a boutique grocery store. The project targets young professionals — individuals

aged 22 to 35. “This is an opportunity to bring in a whole cadre of people who otherwise would not be here. They will go on to be homeowners who will shape the future of Gladstone,� Suter said. “We need fresh blood.� She continued, “For an older, first-tier suburb, this is exciting.� The project is part of a redevelopment area the city refers to as Gladstone Downtown Village Center. A synthetic surface ice skating rink opened in the area late last year, an amphitheater is set to open in April,

and an office building — the Pollina building — and restaurant — Gladstone 18 — are in the works. Plans to make the area more walkable and bikeable are under way, as are transportation improvements. The area also includes the Gladstone Community Center and city offices. Project construction would begin this summer and last one year. The project was on track for City Council approval on March 11, however, a property-rights issue delayed the vote two weeks. During a March 4 pub-

lic hearing during a Gladstone Planning Commission meeting, Spencer Thomson, an attorney with Thomson Walker in Kansas City, spoke as legal counsel for the owner of the office building that sits directly to the east of the project at 70th and Holmes Street. Thomson said he believed the proposed site likely extended onto his client’s property. The city and Thomson are in the process of resolving the issue. Also during the March 4 hearing, Bonnie Heinkle, who owns rental property near the project on

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North Locust, asked if her street would be widened to accommodate heavier traffic. City staff said the width of the street should be sufficient. Amy Harlin, president of the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce, spoke during the hearing and said the project would provide needed density, support local commerce, boost sales tax revenue, encourage others to improve their properties, add jobs and possibly reel in new companies. “I wholeheartedly support and endorse this,� Harlin said.

News in Brief

The following weekly high scores at Gladstone Bowl were submitted by Vicki Bowman. Men High Game Leon Billings 300 Brandon Carlson 300 290 Drew Knudson Lynn Hart 289 Mike McFarland 289 Jeff Barnett 279 279 Lloyd Evensen

Men High Series Jeff Barnett Gary Blevins Ben Scroggins Drew Knudson Joe Jacobson Leon Billings Clint Knapp

Women High Game Tracy Elliott 243 Carol Burris 237 237 Willa Russell Shauna Elliott 234 231 Sarah Asmussen

Women High Series Tracy Elliott 667 Shauna Elliott 653 Sarah Asmussen 646 Carol Burris 646 Candace Knappenberger 633 Marilyn Miller 620

Senior Men High Game 279 Fred Horvatin Leon Billings 268 259 Ray Cracraft Steve Edwards 258 Floyd Richardson 258 257 Richard Haskell

Senior Men High Series Leon Billings 723 Jim Gibson Sr. 709 Floyd Richardson 672 Larry Pagel 659 Steve Edwards 650 Don Miller 637

Senior Women High Game Sandy Maag 220 Cheryl Billings 214 212 Virginia Norman

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State of cities lunch March 26 The Clay County Economic Development Council will host the 2013 State of the Cities Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26, at Harrah’s North Kansas City, 1 Riverboat Drive, North Kansas City. Featured speakers will be representatives from Clay County cities, including Excelsior Springs, Gladstone, Kansas City, Kearney, Liberty, North Kansas City and Smithville. Each will present information on public and private developments within their communities, according to a press release. To reserve seats for the luncheon or for additional information, call 468-4989 or email info@ clayedc.com. You may also sign up online at

www.clayedc.com/cities13. The Economic Development Council is a public/ private partnership of 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.

Shepherds Center receives $30,000 grant The Northland Giving Circle of Clay and Platte counties has awarded $30,000 to the Shepherds Center of the Northland. The 2012-2013 grant will enhance Northland seniors’ ability to live independently, according to a press release. In accordance with

the NGC’s mission of funding basic needs, the money will help underwrite the costs of the Senior Emergency Fund. The fund provides utility, food, transportation, minor home repair, yard maintenance services and health care coordination.

Membership in the Northland Giving Circle is open to all. Members pay $302.50 a year to fund the annual grant. There are no fundraisers and only one meeting a year. For more information, visit www.northlandgivingcircle.org.

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

SOUDER: Funeral director considers vocation a calling A STORIED PAST The history of the Dolce-Craig House and the Highland View Farm has been chronicled in several Northland newspapers over the years. The following are excerpts from some of those articles. â– â– July 7 1938 — “The Frank Williams farm has been in the home of the Williams family for five generations and never held in any other name. The original 640 acres of the farm, of which 124 are still retained, were entered in 1827 by Frank Williams’ great-grandmother, Jane Williams. The original grant, on parchment, was signed by John Quincy Adams, then president of the United States. The grant was made at Lexington, Mo., as were all other land grants for this part of Missouri at that time. ‌ (The home) was built in 1833 of logs from the place and weather-boarded in black walnut.â€? The Lexington-Barry-Platte stage coach road, the main road between Liberty and Fort Leavenworth, extended along the border of the Williams farm. â– â– June 1949 — “The Williams boys and their slaves built a log cabin of fine black walnut. ‌ (Mary Williams) paid fifty cents an acre for the land.â€? She and her sons then cleared the land and developed it into a hemp plantation. â– â– Sept. 1963 — “The ante bellum mansion of the late D.W. Bishop, founder of the Bishop Furniture company, was sold ... with 19 acres surrounding it for $47,000. The house is to be made into a restaurant. ‌ The 11-room, 2-story colonial home was rebuilt by Bishop when he bought the property (in the 1930s) from the heirs of James W. Craig, who had purchased the land and house from the Williams family prior to the Civil war.â€? â– â– Clay County Historical Society tour in 1973 — “Lovely ante-bellum home built by James Craig, who married into the Williams family. The original four-room house was constructed by slave labor from native lumber, rocks and bricks fired on the site. The house changed ownership many times; it was restored by the Bishops, who added the front portico. It is now Highland View Farm, an elegant restaurant owned by Dolce’s. â– â– January 1974 — “Dolce’s Restaurant & Lounge — entering into its ninth year of operation — continues to offer a sophisticated atmosphere of leisure dining combined with a delightful mixture of down-home hospitality and imaginative food preparation method.â€? Opened in 1966 by mother and son Mary and Richard Dolce and Mary’s sisters Betty and Phyllis, the restaurant operated with the motto “Truly an Adventure in Country Dining.â€? â– â– January 1985 — “During the past year, Bob’s IGA opened new general offices in what was formerly Dolce’s Restaurant on Barry Road.â€? Bob’s IGA owner Bob Lemons remodeled the former restaurant for the headquarters of his local grocery store chain. â– â– January 2000 — “The Dolce estate, which is on Clay County’s register of historic places, now houses the Kaw Valley Engineering firm.â€?

Traditional furnishings mix with high-tech amenities. The Souders had several pieces of furniture, including this guest book stand, custom made by Amish craftsmen from Jamesport. A flat screen TV can be used to display other information during a funeral service. Scott Souder said his first test of the digital display was during a special event he and his wife hosted for a living friend who had served in Afghanistan.

Continued from Page A1 get into the industry, he went right to work. A few weeks after beginning his coursework at Kansas City Kansas Community College, he landed a job at a funeral home. “It takes a special person and a special heart to do this job the way he does it,� Shannon said, explaining that her husband provides grieving families with comfort, knowledge and guidance. “It can be emotionally taxing.� Scott said being a funeral director was more of a calling than a job. “People know what you do is a service to the community that not everyone can do,� he said. His wife, whose maiden name is Umscheid, has been providing cosmetic services for funerals for several years. The 1990 graduate of Oak Park High School also owns Mane A’FAIR Salon, which she operates out of the couple’s home, and has worked as an LPN for hospitals and hospices.

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When the Souders bought the 7.2-acre property, the landscaping was overrun and the house was run down. “They didn’t use it for cosmetic use, so it wasn’t cleaned that way,� Shannon said of the previous tenant, an engineering firm. “It was just full of engineering papers and dust.� As neighbors began to see movement and work being done on the site, Scott and Shannon had to confront concerns about whether they were creating apartments or had plans to build a convenience store. “The neighbors were so glad the property is going to be taken care of the way it should be,� he said. Their total investment, including the purchase price for the land and building, is close to $800,000. They repainted, put in carpet and cleaned before opening. “We had to bring it up to date,� Scott said. They also remodeled the firstfloor bathrooms to improve access for visitors, but structural changes were few. Two rooms were combined to make a chapel at the back of the house. They also expanded the front entrance, creating a double-door

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Scott and Shannon Souder have opened Souder Family Funeral Home at 1333 NE Barry Road. They bought the historic home and former site of Dolce Restaurant in July 2012 and opened for business in January 2013.

The chapel at Souder Family Funeral Home is set up to seat 125 people but can accommodate up to 200. The space was created by removing a wall between adjoining rooms. opening. The original door is now in storage. Most of the work was done by Scott and Shannon with the help of family. Scott’s brother-in-law Brad Bowers was the contractor for the interior work. They also put new asphalt on the drive leading up to the house and the parking lot. The upstairs of the old home is mostly

empty for the time being. Once their four sons, ages 12 to 17, are grown, the Souders might use the upper floor as their residence. For now, the level of activity of their family doesn’t match the atmosphere of the first-floor business, Shannon said, so they continue to live in the nearby Richfield neighborhood.

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