June 27, 2013 Volume 3 • Issue 33 75 cents Send community news to gladstonenews@npgco.com
Google Fiber sign-up expected within months
Music, fireworks set for 4th of July
New high-speed Internet, TV service slated for Gladstone
By Nancy Hull Rigdon
than today’s broadband.” According to the service, Google Fiber’s super fast the speed translates to Internet service could soon “instant downloads” and “crystal clear high definihit Gladstone homes. In May, the Gladstone tion TV.” Much buzz has surroundCity Council gave Google Fiber the green light to ed Google Fiber’s nationbuild its network in the wide debut in Kansas City, city, and Google Fiber’s Kan., and the service has website lists Gladstone as expanded into parts of the next city in line to Kansas City, Mo. Gladstone receive the TV and Internet is scheduled to be the first city outside of Kansas City service. Gladstone City Counselor in the area to receive the Randall Thompson said service. To make way for the serGoogle Fiber officials told him they planned to have vice, the city approved a a rally in Gladstone with- network agreement with in the next three months. Google Fiber that allows “Rally” is Google Fiber’s for the installation of a term for a service sign-up fiber network, and design and construction of a Wi-Fi push. “We’re looking for some- network. Thompson speculated thing to happen at any time now,” Thompson said. that Google Fiber’s deciGladstone city officials sion to come to Gladstone are excited about Google was in part due to geographic sense. Fiber’s plans. “They decided to be in “Our residents will have the opportunity to receive Kansas City, Missouri, and better Internet speeds than if you look at a map, you’ll ever before,” Thompson see that Gladstone is surrounded on all four sides said. Google Fiber promotes by KCMO. We knew they’d its one-gigabit connection speed as “100 times faster GOOGLE/Page A9
Personal fireworks not allowed in city Fireworks are prohibited in Gladstone by city ordinance. The ordinance makes it unlawful to sell, purchase, use, ignite, display, discharge or possess fireworks within the city. This rule includes all UN0336 1.4G fireworks, formerly referred to as class C fireworks. Fireworks, as defined by the ordinance, do not include toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices in which paper caps containing 25-hundredths grain of explosive compound are used, provided they are constructed so
that the hand cannot come into contact with the cap when in place for use. The city has established a zero-tolerance policy regarding fireworks, and Director of Public Safety Mike Hasty has said the ordinance will be enforced during the Independence Day holiday. Officers will take enforcement action including issuing court summonses to offenders and seizing any fireworks in violation of the ordinance. Additional FIREWORKS/Page A9
Gladstone will celebrate Independence Day with family entertainment for all ages. Free activities, including live music and a fireworks display, will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at Oak Grove Park. A concert by Toni Gates will start off the evening, followed by a patriotic concert at 8:30 p.m. by the North Star Community Band. The celebration will conclude with fireworks at dusk. Spectators are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating in the park. Picnic baskets are also welcome. Concessions will be available for purchase. Additional event parking will be available at Oak Park High School. Gladstone Public Safety Department officers will be directing traffic. For more information, call the Gladstone Parks & Recreation Department at 423-4091.
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