November 28, 2013 Volume 4 • Issue 3 75 cents Send community news to gladstonenews@npgco.com
Chris Bryan hangs Christmas lights on a building in the Gladstone City Center. His childhood wish to get up onto roofs and other places people don’t normally go is fulfilled on an ongoing basis in his job.
Santa to be at community center Dec. 1 Santa will be at the Gladstone Community Center from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. Cookies with Santa will be a time of fun and holiday cheer, according to organizers. Hosted by Sherrie Rickel and Scott Vulgamott of ReMax Results, this free event will feature Santa and cookie decorating. Children also will have the opportunity to make “Snowman Soup” and “Reindeer Dust.” There will be a photographer taking pictures, but parents are encouraged to bring their own cameras as well.
Contributed photo
Getting the hang of the lighter side of work You’ve heard the saying, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Chris Bryan lives this principle. He is a professional Christmas light hanger that I met as he was climbing to the roof of my office building to hang lights one recent afternoon. Considering he was there to work, I was immediately impressed with his enthusiasm
BECKY JARRETT
For more information, call 423-4200 or visit www.gladstone communitycenter.com.
and smile. “You must really enjoy what you do,” I commented as he attached his safety harness. Quickly nodding his head, he replied, “Yes.” Chris described to me how fun it is to arrive at a client’s house to hang lights and have a bunch of enthusiastic kids coming running out the door to watch him work. As a kid growing up, he always wanted to get up onto roofs and other places people
don’t normally go. Now he has the ability to do that every year beginning about Oct. 15. “How many rooftops have you viewed the sunset from?” he asked me. It’s different when you’re up in the air, he explained. There’s nothing in your way. Raised in Gladstone, Chris attended Oakwood Manor, Antioch Middle School and Oak Park High School. After
Caring through clothes
Clay County Clothes Closet provides for Northland needy By Ryne Dittmer Caring is a year-round focus at the Clay County Clothes Closet. Founded by Church Women United of Clay County in 1959, the organization has operated under a mission of providing free clothing to Northland residents in need for more than 50 years. “We’re here to serve families from infants through grandparents, giving them clothes as needed,” said Julie Conn, who serves on the organization’s board of directors. “They must be recommended for service and can come two times a year to get clothes.” The Clothes Closet supplies individuals with basic clothing items such as shoes, underwear and jeans, as well as dress clothes and jackets. During visits to the Clothes Closet, clients are able to select the items from the organization’s collection, which is maintained by donations from community members and area businesses. “We get a lot of gently used clothes and get a lot of new clothes too,” volunteer Dwight Sampson said. Along with clothing, the Clothes Closet lets its youngest clients pick out a toy during their visits.
lighter/Page A8
clothes/Page A8
EXPERIENCE THE MAGICAL TRADITION OF SHOPPING HISTORIC EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
Enjoy A Season of Shopping & Celebration NOVEMBER 2013
Now thru - Dec. 31 - Hall of Trees, Hall of Waters, 201 E. Broadway. Check out this amazing display of over 30 Christmas trees decorated by area businesses and organizations. Open from 9 am- 5 pm Monday-Friday, 10 am -7 pm Saturdays and 11 am - 4 pm on Sundays.
DECEMBER 2013
Dec. 1-31 - Hall of Trees, Hall of Waters, 201 E. Broadway. Check out this amazing display of over 30 Christmas trees decorated by area businesses and organizations. Open from 9 am -5 pm Monday-Friday, 10 am -7 pm Saturdays and 11 am -4 pm on Sundays.
• Now thru - Dec. 31- Lane • Dec. 1-31- Lane of Lights,
of Lights, weekends and holidays, Lovers Lane. Opens at 5:30 pm.
weekends and holidays, Lovers Lane. Opens at 5:30 pm. More info at ESChristmas.com
• Nov. 29 - Black and Gold
• Dec. 13 - Second Friday
Friday - As you plan your after Thanksgiving shopping adventure, think locally. Shop downtown businesses for your Black and Gold specials.
75013158
Art Crawl, 5 - 8 pm, downtown Excelsior Springs.
• Dec. 13 - Snowball drop,
Broadway parking lot, 6 pm Santa will drop “snowballs” from the top of a fire engine ladder with prizes for kids and promotional coupons for adults. Carolers and other activities.
• Dec. 14 - Santa’s workshop,
1pm-3pm, Community Center, Thompson Ave. Elves help the kids to make gifts for Mom and Dad. Sponsored by Excelsior Springs Parks & Rec.
• Dec.. 14 - Jingle Run and
Ugly Sweater 5 k, benefits the local Salvation Army. Registration 4 pm, race 5 pm, awards 6 pm. Parking lot across from Hall of Waters on Broadway. Most shops open late.
• Dec.. 21 - Candy Cane
Hunt, 10 am, Piburn Field. Bring the kiddos for a fun adventure downtown hunting candy canes. Sponsored by Excelsior Springs Park and Rec.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS PUTS THE FUN INTO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING! COME ENJOY THE SEASON WITH US!
A2 Gladstone Dispatch
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Record loans help area businesses grow By Dale Garrison
The Baker family of Gladstone, minus one son, enjoyed a Hawaiian getaway to the island of Kauai in October. They shared the Gladstone Dispatch with fellow snorkelers on a trip along the NaPali Coast, where the latest installment in the Jurassic Park franchise is being filmed on location.
Midwest Small Business Finance, an affiliate of the Clay County Economic Development Council, is setting records this year in its efforts to help area small businesses expand and develop. MSBF was founded in 1982 and is on course to exceed $5.6 million in SBA loans for 2013 —well above the best previous annual record of $4.2 million. The loans are used in combination with traditional bank financing to offer businesses a much lower interest rate on new locations and expansions that add jobs. Combined with the EDC’s services in everything from workforce development to navigating regulations, the
GOBBLE UP LOW PRICES ON GREAT MERCHANDISE
Contributed photo
Everything in the Store Marked Down! The One Sales Event You Don’t Want To Miss! 7720 N. Oak Trfwy. Kansas City, MO
816-468-9600
75013359
SALES EVENT
$1000 2.99%
“That new office building is helping jumpstart Gladstone’s Linden Square project,� Siverling said. “We are also going to help finance a nearby Karate for Kids, so the work is still ongoing. All of which brings new jobs, helps improve the community and makes for a better quality of life. When you step back, it’s pretty dramatic.� That’s not a surprise to owner Dr. Louis Pollina at Dentistry for Children, which is now located in its new three-story office building at 7001 N. Cherry St. “Their services helped us grow,� he said. “It’s a big help and people need to be aware of it. They help businesses grow and bring jobs to the community. That’s good for everyone.�
• TOOLS NICS • ELECTRO IBLES • COLLECT GOODS • SPORTING • MUSICAL TS INSTRUMEN • GUNS & FISHING • HUNTING ELRY • FINE JEW
A group with the Gladstone Department of Parks and Recreation visits the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg, Kan. Participants on the trip, billed as “German Churches and Swedish Meatballs,� included Gayle Lenzmeier, Eleanor Kear, Sandra Puskarich, Betty Staton (holding the newspaper), Lila and Dwight Wietharn, Lorraine McCormack, Brenda and Wally Glasco, Beverly and Bob Whitaker, Bob and Shirley Quackenbush, Wanda Ebert, Kerri Welch, Mary Jane Carson, Judith Vanduyn, Catherine Round, Leo Albrecht and Pat Lacalamito. Tina Dawson was the tour escort. If you go on an ethnic journey, take a picture with the Gladstone Dispatch and send it to gladstonenews@npgco.com or On Vacation, 104 N. Main St., Liberty, MO 64068.
AND Y MODELSOUTH TOO!
result is dramatic. “When a business wants to move to Clay County or expand, we can work with them on the questions and issues they are facing,� said EDC Chairman Tony Reinhart. “We can locate funding for training, work with cities for permitting and codes, and help finance them with some of the best rates in the world. There are very few organizations that can provide this wide range of services.� MSBF President Reuben Siverling said impact on the community from all of this is significant as well. He noted one of the most recent projects resulted in the successful opening of a new Gladstone location for Dentistry for Children.
www.AmericanPawnandGallery.com
The Pembroke Hill School Admissions Open Houses
*
REBATES UP TO
PLUS
FINANCING AS LOW AS
**
Early Childhood School
FIND YOUR RIDE TODAY!
(age 2 - PK)
Dec. 13 • 8:30 a.m.
Come visit Advantage Powersports for our Polaris Holiday Event November 29th and 30th! Advantage Powersports 6401 NW Barry Road Kansas City, MO 64154 (816) 421-1515 www.advantagepowersports.com
Lower School (K - grade 5)
Dec. 4 • 8:15 a.m. Discover our:
• Small classes (2 teachers in each classroom) • Outstanding faculty • Resource classes in Spanish, art, music, PE, library, science, computer • Sports opportunities for lower school students • Welcoming and vibrant community
Offers good on new and unregistered units purchased between 11/1/13-12/31/13. *On select models. See your dealer for details. Rates as low as 2.99% for 36 months. Approval, and any rates and terms provided, are based on credit worthiness. Fixed APR of 2.99%, 6.99%, or 9.99% will be assigned based on credit %4463:%0 '6-8)6-%ÂŻ 8,)6 P2%2'-2+ 3**)67 %6) %:%-0%&0)ÂŻ )) =396 03'%0 ()%0)6 *36 ()8%-07ÂŻ -2-191 13928 -2%2')( ¼²Âœ¹¹Ÿ %<-191 13928 -2%2')( ¼œ¹Â¹¹¹¯ 8,)6 59%0-P'%8-327 %2( 6)786-'8-327 1%= %440=ÂŻ -2%2'-2+ 463138-327 :3-( ;,)6) 463,-&-8)(ÂŻ **)6 )**)'8-:) 32 %00 2); %2( 9297)( ³¹¹šŽ³¹²¾ 30%6-7  RANGER, and RZR 13()07 496',%7)( *631 % 4%68-'-4%8-2+ 30%6-7 ()%0)6 &)8;))2 ²²°²°²´Ž²³°´²°²´¯ **)6 79&.)'8 83 ',%2+) ;-8,398 238-')ÂŻ %62-2+Âť ,) 30%6-7 RANGERÂŽ and RZRÂŽ are not intended for on-road use. Driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license to operate. Passengers must be at least 12 years old %2( 8%00 )239+, 83 +6%74 8,) ,%2( ,30(7 %2( 40%28 *))8 P610= 32 8,) Q336ÂŻ 00 < (6-:)67 7,390( 8%/) % 7%*)8= 86%-2-2+ '3967)ÂŻ 328%'8 %8 ;;;ÂŻ63,:%ÂŻ36+ 36 Šº¾ºª ³œœŽ³œ¡¹ *36 %((-8-32%0 -2*361%8-32ÂŻ 6-:)67 %2( 4%77)2+)67 7,390( %0;%=7 ;)%6 ,)01)87 )=) 4638)'8-32 4638)'8-:) '038,-2+ %2( 7)%8 &)087ÂŻ 0;%=7 97) '%& 2)87 36 (3367 Š%7 )59-44)(ÂŞÂŻ ) 4%68-'90%60= '%6)*90 32 (-*P'908 8)66%-2ÂŻ ):)6 (6-:) 32 49&0-' 63%(7 36 4%:)( 796*%')7ÂŻ ):)6 )2+%+) -2 78928 (6-:-2+ %2( %:3-( )<')77-:) 74))(7 %2( 7,%64 89627ÂŻ -(-2+ %2( %0'3,30°(69+7 (32¨8 1-<ÂŻ ,)'/ 03'%0 0%;7 &)*36) 6-(-2+ 32 86%-07ÂŻ 7 '%2 &) ,%>%6(397 83 34)6%8)ÂŻ 30%6-7 %(908 13()07 %6) *36 6-()67 ²¡ %2( 30()6ÂŻ 36 =396 7%*)8= %0;%=7 ;)%6 % ,)01)8 )=) 4638)'8-32 %2( 4638)'8-:) '038,-2+ %2( &) 796) 83 8%/) % 7%*)8= 86%-2-2+ '3967)ÂŻ 36 7%*)8= %2( 86%-2-2+ -2*361%8-32 -2 8,) ÂŻ ÂŻÂ '%00 8,) %8 Šš¹¹ª šš¸Ž³šš¸¯ 39 1%= %073 '328%'8 =396 30%6-7 ()%0)6 36 '%00 30%6-7 %8 Šš¹¹ª ´¾³Ž´¸¡¾¯ k³¹²´ 30%6-7 2(9786-)7 2'ÂŻ
75013448
75013471
400 W. 51st Street â&#x20AC;˘ www.pembrokehill.org RSVP - 816-936-1231
Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your life. Thanks for letting us care for it. Since our ďŹ rst Mosaic Life Care Center opened, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met tons of great people, like you, interested in improving your health ... and your life. To say thanks for welcoming us into your community, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re offering a variety of complimentary wellness and exercise classes during the holidays. To learn more or to register for a free class, visit myMosaicLifeCare.org/Event.
75012694
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Gladstone Dispatch A3
Community Calendar Thursday, Nov. 28 STORYTIME: Preschool storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call 454-1306. TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1072 meets weekly from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Thursdays at Kansas City North Community Center, 3930 NE Antioch Road. For more information, call 455-8517. TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 787 meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at North Kansas City Hospital Pavilion in the Frontier Room. For information, call Linda at 591-9772.
Sunday, Dec. 1 SANTA VISIT: Cookies with Santa will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Gladstone Community Center. The free event will include photos with Santa, cookie decorating and other activities. For more information, call 423-4200.
Monday, Dec. 2 CONCERT: The Heartland Singers, a musical group featuring students in fourth through sixth grade and under the direction of Megan Keown, will be at 7 p.m. at Antioch Middle School. BETA SIGMA PHI: The Northland Area Council of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Members are requested to bring a covered dish that evening; meat and rolls will be provided by the board. There will be a $5 donation to go to the service project. For more information, contact Bobbi Wagner at 436-6903. READING: A group for beginning readers will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. A teen book group also will meet at 6:30.
Tuesday, Dec. 3 LIBRARY: Toddler storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library. “Night Before Christmas Carol,” presented by Dickens scholar Elliot Engel, will begin at 10 a.m.; registration is required for this program for ages 8 and older. A program for adults on the virtual pinboard Pinterest will begin at 7 p.m.; registration is required. STORYTELLING: The program “The Art of Listening: An Act of Love” will feature a film of NPR’s StoryCorps founder, David Isay, at 7 p.m. at Lifetree Café, 6317 NE Antioch Road, Suite 3W.
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets 9 to 10 a.m. weekly at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6409 NW 72nd St. in Kansas City North. The nonprofit group offers weight-loss education and support. Visit for free. Class is led by a home economist and will continue every Wednesday. No registration is required. For information, call 741-8708. MENTAL HEALTH: The Tri-County Mental Health Services Family Support Group will discuss stress from the holidays and family celebrations at 6 p.m. in the day program area of Tri-County Mental Health Services, 3100 NE 83rd St. in Kansas City.
Thursday, Dec. 5 LIBRARY: Preschool storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library. A workshop on Internet basics for adults will begin at 2 p.m.; registration is required. TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1072 meets weekly from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Thursdays at Kansas City North Community Center, 3930 NE Antioch Road. For more information, call 455-8517. TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 787 meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at North Kansas City Hospital Pavilion in the Frontier Room. For information, call Linda at 591-9772. KOSMOS: Kosmos Singles, a social group for adults 50 and older, will have a mixer at Jose Pepper’s at U.S. Highway 169 and Barry Road in Kansas City, from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.kosmossingles.org.
Friday, Dec. 6 NARFE: National Active & Retired Federal Employee’s Association Platte/ Clay Chapter 2256 will meet at 11:30AM, at Golden Corral, 8800 NW Skyview Ave. in Kansas City. All current or retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to attend. After a short business meeting, all attendees will eat lunch. For additional information, call Ethlyn McCleave at 454-3491. CONCERT: The winter concert of the North Star Community Band will be at 7:30 p.m. at Oak Park High School, 825 NE 79th Terrace in Kansas City.
Saturday, Dec. 7 HOMES TOUR: Northland Christian School, 4214 NW Cookingham Road in Kansas City, will host Holiday Homes Tour & Boutique, featuring lunch and shopping at the school, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 548-2222.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Wednesday, Dec. 4
AAUW: AAUW Kansas City Northland will meet at 3 p.m. to attend the free Northland Symphony concert at Park Hill South High School. A social will follow at Pat LaCalamito’s home, 2305 NE 107th Terrace. RSVP to LaCalamito at 454-2274 or patlacalimito@kc.rr.com. AAUW is open to men and women with college degrees interested in women’s
SENIOR SEMINAR: A senior citizen seminar featuring the Senior Barn Players’ holiday program will be held at Antioch Community Church, 4805 NE Antioch Road in Kansas City. Refreshments are served at 9:30 a.m., followed by the program at 10 in the Fellowship Hall.
issue. For more information, contact President Janet Wilson at 587-0583 or janetw@kc.rr.com.
Monday, Dec. 9 LIBRARY: A group for beginning readers will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. Antioch Library Quilters and Stitchers will meet at 10 a.m. Teen Anime Night will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 10 LIBRARY: Toddler storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library. “Christmas Tales by Mrs. Claus,” featuring storyteller Jo Ho, will begin at 7 p.m; registration is required for this program for ages 3 and older. A demonstration-only session for adults on the NOOK e-reader will begin at 2 p.m.; registration is required.
Wednesday, Dec. 11 TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets 9 to 10 a.m. weekly at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6409 NW 72nd St. in Kansas City North. The nonprofit group offers weight-loss education and support. Visit for free. Class is led by a home economist and will continue every Wednesday. No registration is required. For information, call 741-8708.
Thursday, Dec. 12 LIBRARY: Preschool storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. A demonstration-only session for adults on the Kindle e-reader will begin at 2 p.m.; registration is required. TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1072 meets weekly from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Thursdays at Kansas City North Community Center, 3930 NE Antioch Road. For more information, call 455-8517. TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 787 meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at North Kansas City Hospital Pavilion in the Frontier Room. For information, call Linda at 591-9772. KOSMOS: Kosmos Singles, a social group for adults 50 and older, will have a mixer at Tanners, 8250 N. Church Road in Liberty, from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.kosmossingles.org.
Saturday, Dec. 14 SANTA VISIT: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Atkins-Johnson Farm Museum from noon to 3 p.m. Admission to the museum will be waived during this event. Cookies will be served, and visitors will have the opportunity to have their photos taken with Santa. The photos cost $5 if printed at the museum and $3 if mailed to the family. CHRISTMAS POSADA: The Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library will host an all-ages program on Christmas Posada, a Hispanic custom observing the nine days leading to Christmas. Registration is required.
NOW OPEN Happy Rock Antiques Come Visit Our Exciting New Antique Mall!
• Antiques • Fine Furniture • Artwork • Primitives • Mid-Century Modern • Something for Everyone! 100 NW 72nd St., Gladstone, MO 75013360
(Just West of N. Oak on 72nd)
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
816-569-0949
Vendors Wanted!
Taj’ Mahal
Indian and American lunch buffet everyday. $ AUTHENTIC CUISINE OF INDIA Dine In - Take Out - Catering lunch and dinner buffet.
1/2 OFF DINNER ENTREE. Expires 12/12/13
917 WEST LIBERTY DRIVE LIBERTY, MO 816-781-4800 www.kctajmahal.com
Complete Automotive Repair
Foreign & Domestic
6300 N.W. Bell Road, Parkville, MO 64152
Phone: (816) 587-6094 FAX: (816) 587-6358
75011810
Park Lawn Northland Chapel
Park Lawn offers a complete funeral service and beautiful, quality metal casket for only
$5,695.00
Save Hundreds of Dollars – 60 months, interest free.
Easy budget plan freezes the price. Protect your insurance, savings and investments.
Guitar, Bass, Piano, Banjo, Clarinet and Saxophone
FREE! Saturday, December 7th 9:30am - 1:00pm, Ages 3-13 Services Include: All Professional Services Use of Motor Equipment Professional Staff Skilled Attendants Serving All Cemeteries
Christmas Gospel, Crafts, Music, Cookies, Lunch Provided Call to register:
(816) 436-2013
Beautiful Facilities, Convenient Location, Ample Off-Street Parking, Uncompromised Service. On Call 24 Hours Per Day.
Rock of Ages
Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS)
4005 NW Barry Rd. Kansas City, MO 64154
Call Don Brassfield for an appointment 75011712
chucksparkvillegarage.com
Lesson Gift Certificates
“Family owned since 1922” I-35 & M291 Highway
VALID MON - FRI ONLY DINE-IN!
75013120
Find us on Facebook
75013285
2.00 OFF
LUNCH BUFFET Wednesday - Indian and American
816-781-8228
75012920
HOLIDAY SALE PRICES Guitar & Amp Pkgs. starting under $200 Acoustic Guitars starting under $100 Ukulele outfits starting under $50* Banjo outfits under $200* Youth guitar & amp. pkg. $119* *Limited quantity
816-873-2313
1601 S 169 Hwy Smithville, MO Serving the Northland for over 25 Years smithvillemusic.com
Guitars, Amps, Cables, Books And More “Our Instruments Are Set Up to Play!” (Instruments, Lessons, Repairs) 75013411
A4 Gladstone Dispatch
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Display advertising deadline Noon Monday
Announcements Gladstone Dispatch charges a fee for engagement, wedding, anniversary, birth and death announcements. Call 454-9660 for rates and submission guidelines. The deadline for these announcements is 10 a.m. Monday the week of publication.
Classified advertising deadline 4 p.m. Tuesday 104 N. Main St., Liberty, MO 64068 Thursday, November 28, 2013 Volume 4 • Issue 3 Publisher Sandy Nelson sandy.nelson@npgco.com Managing Editor Amy Neal amy.neal@npgco.com
All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preferences, limitations or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
Community submissions Gladstone Dispatch publishes many community submissions free of charge. Information and photos are published on a space-available basis at the sole discretion of the editor. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Friday to be considered for the following week’s newspaper. All nonpaid content should be sent to gladstonenews@npgco.com or Gladstone Dispatch, 104 N. Main St., Liberty, MO 64068.
454-9660
Letters to the editor
Call for classified and display advertising
Gladstone Dispatch uses recycled paper, plates and ink.
Gladstone Dispatch accepts and publishes letters to the editor on a space-available basis at the sole discretion of the editor. Letters should be no more than 300 words. Material deemed libelous in nature will not be published. The editor reserves the right to reject or edit any letter for submitted for clarity, grammar and overall length. All letters must be signed and have a phone number for verification. Name and city location will be published with letters. Letters published do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Gladstone Dispatch or its staff.
gladstonenews@npgco.com Send community news and photos
781-4942
Gladstone Dispatch is published by NPG Newspapers, Inc.
Call for delivery
News in Brief
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has announced that the city of Gladstone has received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. “The award represents a significant achievement by the city,” according to a city press release. “It reflects the commitment of the City Council and staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting.” In order to receive the budget award, the entity has to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device. Budget documents
must be rated “proficient” in all four categories and the 14 mandatory criteria within those categories to receive the award. When a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is granted, a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation is presented to an individual or department designated as being primarily responsible for its having achieved the award. This has been presented to Debra Daily, Gladstone’s director of finance.
Toy exhibit closes out year Vintage Christmas decorations, toys and gifts will be on display in the final exhibit of 2013 at the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum. The exhibit will open Wednesday, Dec. 4, and close Saturday, Dec. 14, with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The featured toys are on loan to the museum
and represent items that would have been popular gifts from the late 1800s Contributed photos to the early 1900s. Toys and Christmas decorations from the late 1800s and early 1900s will be on display at the From noon to 3 p.m. Atkins-Johnson Farm Museum from Wednesday, Dec. 4, to Saturday, Dec. 14. the final day of the exhibit, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the museum. Admission to the museum will be waived during this event. Cookies will be served, and visitors will have the opportunity to have their photos taken with Santa. The photos cost $5 if printed at the museum and $3 if mailed to the family. The city-owned museum is at 6607 NE Antioch Road in Gladstone.
Assembly Of God
Christian
Methodist
LIBERTY FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
11 101 N. Forest Ave. Liberty, MO 64068 pastorjeff@liberty-assembly.org
Ph. (816) 781-6633 Jeff Davidson, Pastor
10
(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
www.gswired.org
8
TENTH CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, KANSAS CITY 3400 NE 82nd St. • KCMO 64119
Sunday Services ......................10:30 am Sunday School ........................10:30 am Wed Evening Testimonial Meeting .. 7:00 pm Reading Room open to the public Call for hours and location ..........455-0443
Baptist 2
web site: metrobaptistchurch.com Traditional Music and Choir Expository Biblical Preaching
Sunday services .............10:30am & 6:00pm Wednesday evening ......................7:00pm
(816) 734-2216 ext. 204
At the corner of N. Oak and 96th Street
35
Childcare Provided. Casual Dress The coffee’s hot, the music rocks and the message is real.
Christian Science
METRO BAPTIST CHURCH
9555 N. Oak Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64155
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
9
Church Directory
Episcopal 3
Non-Denominational HANDS OF CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH
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
9
Sunday Service...................10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...................10:30 a.m.
8
23
Nursery Provided
1
2
468-0784
THE HARMONY VINEYARD 600 NE 46th Street Kansas City, MO 64116
3
210
6 19
Sunday Service ..............8:30am-10:00am ............................... 10:30am-12:15pm Wednesday Service ..Classes start at 7:00pm
www.harmonyvineyard.com Call About Home Groups
19
587-8898 John Brown, Pastor
Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
138 N. Main, Liberty, MO Pastor Nikki Cooley 18 Sunday School .......................9-9:45 am Traditional Worship ..................10:00 am Nursery Provided Provided During Worship
781-6528
40266085
10 18
291
1
69 Hwy. Liberty
11
Modern and Traditional Music
An Open and Affirming Congregation
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
291
6321 NW Union Chapel Rd. Parkville, MO 64152
GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH www.graceepiscopalliberty.org
33 H wy.
Gladstone receives distinguished budget award
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 theChurch Directory, please contact Rachel at 816.389.6618
T H U R S D A Y, N O V E M B E R 2 8 , 2 0 1 3
G l a d s t o n e D i s p a t c h A5
CLASSIFED
CALL
816.454.9660
FAX
816.414.3340
Classifieds DEADLINE 4PM TUESDAY Announcements
Legals
100
150
115
Fun & Recreation
175
NEEDED: Experienced Musicians of violin & piano for Christmas church play Dec. 22, for more info call 816-718-5882.
115
Fun & Recreation
Notice of Sale
NOTICE OF LEIN SALE Claycomo Village Stor-it will sell the following units: #17, #114, #258, #25E, and #60A. Sale to be held Sat. December 7, 2013 at 10
115
Fun & Recreation
175
Notice of Sale
300
a.m., cash only. 339 NE 69 Hwy, Claycomo, Mo. Published in the Liberty Tribune: Nov. 21, 28, 2013
SELL it in the
Classifieds 132
Public Notice
301
kccommunitynews.com Click Classifieds 132
Public Notice
Apartments Unfurnished
304
Rentals
1 Bedroom, all utilities paid, background checks required. $650/mo. 816-454-0010.
Apartments Furnished
4-Plex Gladstone 2br, appl, c/a, w/d hk-ups, clean credit req. Owner. $505. 816-587-5544
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, financial status or national origin, or intention to make any preference, limitation or discrimination.:
NOVEMBER SPECIAL! $99 Deposit No Application Fee • Studios • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedrooms Quite cul-de-sac
This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
See office for details.
Cherokee Village Apts. Liberty, MO (816) 781-6537
HELP WANTED Check out the
GO ONLINE.
kccommunitynews.com 304
Apartments Click Unfurnished
Classifieds
opportunities in this week’s classifieds.
304
Apartments Unfurnished
Liberty Area Apartments Small Town Charm, Big City Conveniences! ✧✧ 1 & 2 Bedrooms ✧✧ $399-$535 Close to Historic Liberty Square
136
Special Events
136
Special Events
136
Special Events
13 th Annual
136
Special Events
WINNETONKA
Call (816) 452-0866
515
Help Wanted
515
Help Wanted
Parmele Law Firm is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for our Liberty office. The ideal candidate will have office or customer service experience, be dependable, and posses excellent computer skills. E-mail cover letter and resume to hr@danielparmelelaw.com EOE
Sponsored by the Winnetonka Girls Basketball Program
Liberty downtown law firm seeking front desk receptionist/general office assistant to answer phones, greet clients, file, typing and other clerical tasks. Qualifications: Word and Excel a requirement, ability to maintain confidentiality, good organizational skills and professional appearance and demeanor. Fax resume and salary requirements to (816)781-6551.
Saturday, December 7 th 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Winnetonka High School
OVER
90
5815 NE 48th Street Kansas City, MO 64119
THS! BOO
$5.00 All You Can Eat Sponsored by: Boy Scout Troop #357
FREE
Summit Media Solutions, Inc. Kearney, MO
Customer Service/Office Position
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM For children ages 3-11 Hosted by Student Council
Concessions • Raffle Drawing Tonka Spirit Wear
★★★ Bring in this ad for a FREE Raffle Ticket ★★★ For more information contact Todd Marcantonio (816)413-5536
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Homes for Sale • 10 lines • 4 weeks • Free photo • Free border
NO REALTORS, PLEASE
55
$
Available at Northland Early Education Center Job duties include general cleaning of offices, classrooms, bathrooms and kitchen with special consideration to the cleanliness and upkeep of the epoxy flooring. Applications are available at www.neeckids.org. Submit completed application to Jill Bartlett at jillb@neec.us or fax to 816-420-9010
Greenbush is seeking Clerical Support for the 500 REACH Community Learning Center. Responsibilities include office and clerical support to assist the instructors with the operation of the program during the school year. Qualified applicants must have, but not limited to, a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent and strong knowledge of computer software programs. EOE FOR MORE INFO and TO APPLY, Go To: http://greenbush.schoolrecruiter.net
Santa
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
PART-TIME JANITOR POSITION
Mon-Fri: 25-30 hrs/wk Qualifications: Must be detail-oriented, organized, and good at prioritizing multiple tasks under pressure to meet deadlines. A positive attitude is needed, and you need to be able to work independently, as well as be a reliable part of a team. Duties: Data entry using custom software, Excel, Word and Outlook, customer service, answering phones, proof reading, some collections. Summit Media Solutions, Inc. & BestLocalSearch.com provide advertising solutions to businesses in the Kansas City Metro area. Proficiency in Microsoft Office needed. 2-3 years office experience highly preferred. $11-11.50/hr dependent on experience & benefits are available. Email resume to: careers@summitmediasolutions.com for consideration.
AUTO
Car, Truck or Motorcycle • 5 lines • 4 weeks • Free photo
PETS
Litter Special • 4 lines • 4 weeks
25
$
(only change allowed is phone number or price)
Sell in 4 Weeks or Additional 4 Weeks FREE!
41
$
CALL 816.389.6618 or 816.389.6640 TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!
816.781.4941
www.libertytribune.com CLASSIFED
A6 G l a d s t o n e D i s p a t c h Apartments Unfurnished
331
Office Space
515
Help Wanted
Real Estate
FOR RENT 2 & 3 BR, Deposit $20 (any size) $80 off first 6 mths of yr lease, pet friendly, heat, water, & trash paid. Expires 12/6/13
Beautiful office space for lease in Liberty. Move in ready, excellent access to I-35, 700-1000 sq.ft., utilities included. Interested parties should call 816-781-2520 or email bcampo@fergprop.com.
816.781.4941
www.libertytribune.com
Excelsior Village 816-630-3713
Employment
OAK TREE APTS
500
(2004 Swift Ave, NKC)
Studios with Kitchen
Part-Time - Retired Person Small City looking for Codes Enforcement/Building Inspector. Must be familiar with all building codes and procedures. Must work well with General Public. Send resume to: City of Avondale 3007 Highway 10 Avondale, MO 64117
515
Help Wanted
Merchandise
Transportation
Call An Expert
700
1300
1400
764
Jewelry
1340
Autos
1425
••••••••••••••••••••••••• If you are looking for that special piece of jewelry or looking to get top dollar for your jewelry American Pawn & Gallery is the place to come! 816-468-9600. •••••••••••••••••••••••••
Auto Service
Business & Services
(816) 842-7000 Single Adults Only
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
Duplexes
Individuals, Partners, Retirees
2-5 evenings/wk
● PT, 4-hour shift ● No weekends
Worlds of Fun • Gladstone • Liberty Barry Rd / I-29
(816) 472-8181 K.K. Custom
Business Office Manager
Needed at skilled nursing facility. KCMO
3 BR, 1.5 BA Duplex in Liberty, all appliances included except fridge, 1 car garage. W/D hookups.
816.781.4941
Call June 816-436-0101
Professionally Managed by Charles F. Curry Real Estate Company
Musical Instruments
772
Desired candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in Excel, comfortable working alone or in a team setting, consistently providing a high level of positive and professional customer service while re-prioritizing duties in response to business need. High dependability along with a healthy dose of ambition will contribute to being successful in this position.
Musical Instruments Below Wholesale! Guitars, drums, horns, keyboards & amps. All on sale! 816-468-9600.
Dietary Cooks & Dietary Aides
1390
Wanted Automotive
CASH !!!!
Needed at skilled nursing facility. KCMO Please contact Debbie at
dmenzenberg@romahc.com
Clay County Opportunities
Facilities
Maintenance Mechanic
816.781.4941 Houses For Rent
1841 Chickadee Dr., Liberty. 3BR, 2.5BA, super nice, $975/mo + dep. 816-507-7345. Country home, earth contact, 4 BR, 2 BA, lg. double att. gar, Central air & heat, wood stove access, attic fan, lg. yard, easy on utilities. Avail Nov. 15. $1100 mo. + $1100 dep. wac. Call Bill 816-377-4043.
www.libertytribune.com GO ONLINE. kccommunitynews.com
For information call
www.libertytribune.com 1024 Steel Buildings
Highway
Operator These positions include full-time benefits and retirement plans. For position descriptions and minimum requirements, visit www.claycountymo.gov or pick up an application at: Clay County Human Resources 1 Courthouse Sq. Liberty, MO 64068
William Jewell College is seeking to fill several openings in various departments. For complete job postings and instructions for applying, please visit www.jewell.edu/jobs.
EOE/M/F/D/V
DRIVERS & MOVERS
1024
Steel Buildings
44 Bed, Non-Profit Residential Care Facility
RN with at least 3 years experience working with seniors, must have management experience. Send resume to: dtrimmer@ourladyofmercy.net
Claycomo- Quaint neighborhood, close to shopping, schools & hwys. Single lots $315. Water and sewer paid, yards mowed.
816-452-0866
Professionally managed by Charles F. Curry R/E Co.
GO ONLINE.
kccommunitynews.com
kccommunitynews.com Click Classifieds
816.7
Childcare
1527
Handyman Services
Handyman services- fix or repair most anything inside & out also windows, doors, siding, guttering, build decks. Insured. Call 816-5897057, or 816-630-8582.
1540
Home/Business Cleaning
#1JANE A’s Professional Housecleaning, LLC Complete Service, Reasonable Rates, Serving Liberty &The Northland. Supplies Furnished. Insured • Licensed• Bonded 816-868-5024
Openings for house cleaning, Mon. thru Fri., Call today for your free onsite estimate.
Masonry
Chimney cleaning and repair. Inspection sheet included. Over 30 years experience. 816-528-3855.
1600
and movers. Local & Office Moving Company. Competitive pay and benefts. Apply online at: superiormoving.com or call
Painting
Bailey Painting LLC Interior/Exterior Painting Firefighter Owned & Operated Call Ben for free est. 816-217-3360
(816)471-1662
PC’s Interior Painting & Wallpaper removal. Free estimates. Call Joyce 816-726-3370.
Drivers: CDL-B: Great Pay. Hometime! No-Forced Dispatch! New Singles from St. Joseph to surrounding states. TruckMovers.com 888-567-4861
www.libe
S & F PAINTING
Interior/Exterior, Paperhanging Residential/Comm. Quality Work, Reasonable Rates. 24 Years Experience
816.7
816-734-5580
Drivers: Local/Regional/OTR. Great pay and home time! Health, vision, vacation! CDL-A, 2+ yrs. exp. Hazmat/Tanker endorsements. Call Andy 800232-0170 x: 6229.
Auctions
(816)415-8401
Experienced Daycare Provider with great references, has openings available. Call Caroline 781-9771.
1575
Auctions
Northgate Mobile Estates
When you mention this ad!
816-799-4649
Trucking/ Drivers
533
1437
www.libe
Up to 5 quarts
Only $19.95
GREAT CLEANS LLC
Wanted: Class A, B, E drivers DIRECTOR OF NURSING www.libertytribune.com
816.781.4941 Mobile Home Sites
Click Classifieds
Please submit cover letter, resume referral source and references via email to; careers@npgco.com.
Business & Services
Liberty- Canterbury, 3BR, 2BA, Avail. 12/1/13. $1025/mo + dep, New Furn/AC, 816-518-6060.
FOR YOUR GOOD CLEAN USED CAR, TRUCK OR VAN. CALL RICK: 816-781-1026 or 816-223-4655
New & Used Yamaha & Pearl River pianos plus several other brands. Nice selection of Yamaha digital pianos,
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Competitive benefits and compensation offered.
Business & Services
Liberty Duplex, clean & newly painted. 3 BD, 2 BA, gar. & laundry rm, stove, fridge & dw, $850, 1 yr. lease. 816-628-3634
325
Guns For Sale All types, great prices. Call for details! 816-468-9600
2013 Chevy Equinox LT1, back up camera, heated mirrors, bluetooth, less than 7K miles, asking $23,000. 816-695-7094, 816-289-4889.
Business & Services
302 West Street- Parkville, 1BR, 1BA, LR, stove, fridge, AC, stor., $475/m, $450/sd. 1 yr. lease. 913766-6501/816-674-8122.
319
Miscellaneous
Click Classifieds
816.781.4941
www.libertytribune.com
TWO DAY ESTATE AUCTION
Auctions
Selling the Judy Stephens & Jackson estates at
Pleasant Valley Center
6805 Sobbie Rd • Pleasant Valley, MO
Saturday, Nov. 30 • 11:00 am www.libertytribune.com Sunday, Dec. 1 • 11:00 am
816.781.4941
Auctions 816.781.4941
SATURDAY: Great antique furniture, Oak stacked bookcase, Oak secretary bookcase, Oak princess dresser, 3- spool cabs, Oak bookcase, Mahogany game table, Victorian sofa, Walnut tables, Walnut commode, Organ stool, Walnut beds, Walnut captain’s desk, 3- Modern display cases, Quilt rack, Antique clocks, Quilts, Lot of children’s dishes, Buster Brown child’s tea set, Nippon silhouette tea set, Cut glass, Carnival, Hummels, Fitz & Floyd X-Mas dishes, Steins, German figures, Lady dresser boxes, Much vintage X-mas, Santas, Feather tree, Ornaments, Halloween, Easter, Primitives, Crocks, Longaberger baskets, Hallmark cars, Disney collect., Many box lots, Much more. SUNDAY: 100’s of dolls of every type, Barbies, Ginnys, Alexanders, Composition, Hard plastic, Doll clothes & accessories., Half dolls, all-bisque dolls, Doll books, Doll furniture, Many box lots.
Published the second week of every month.
www.libertytribune.com
PENCE AUCTION Rick Pence- 816-781-4218 w w w. p e n c e a u c t i o n . c o m
Liberty Tribune Liberty Tribune
Liberty Tribune
• 1.75 Acre Estate Lot • 4 Bdrm. / 2.5 Bth. Ranch Home • Award Winning Schools • Sought After Country Locale • Fox Run Subdivision • Quick Easy Commute • 25 Minutes to Downtown KC • 20 Minutes to MCI Airport • 2 Minutes to I-35 • Pavestone Drive • Southwest Fireplace • Tall Ceilings • Private Courtyard Area • Large Back Patio
816.781.4941
816.781.4941
CELEBRATING AMERICA’S LOVE OF FOOD
310
All Northland Area
JANITORIAL OFFICE CLEANING
770
This Printing Industry EntryLevel, Full-Time Mail Services Coordinator position requires proficiency in computer use and equipment operation.
QUICK OIL CHANGE
Published the first week of every month.
304
T H U R S D A Y, N O V E M B E R 2 8 , 2 0 1 3
816.781.4941 L O N G A B E R G E Rwww.libertytribune.com AU C T I O N
Sunday, December 1st • 1 PM North Country Community Center 18769 Hwy. 69• Lawson, MO 4-1/2 mi. N. of Excelsior Springs, MO. on Highway 69
www.libertytribune.com
180+ lots Longaberger baskets and accessories, quality pieces, many in boxes. For more info, full listing and photos, check our website www.grytherauctioneers.com.
Preview: 9 AM
w w w. g r y t h e r a u c t i o n e e r s . c o m www.libertytribune.com
NEED AN AUTO? Check out our auto section for the best buys.
T H U R S D A Y, N O V E M B E R 2 8 , 2 0 1 3
G l a d s t o n e D i s p a t c h A7
CLASSIFED
HERE’S MY CARD
DEADLINE FRIDAY AT 4:00 P.M.
TO ADVERTISE IN THE HERE’S MY CARD SECTION CALL 816.454.9660 Business and Ser vices Director y
APPLIANCE REPAIR
HOME IMPROVEMENT
WASHER & DRYER REPAIR
GUARANTEED GUTTERING
BILL’S
Bill Vassar 816-532-WASH (9274) 816-405-7949 ITLLWASH.COM Servicing Most Brands Insured
“WE DO EVERY HOME LIKE OUR OWN”
✰ Seamless Aluminum 5” ✰ Various Colors ✰ 30 Years of Experience ✰ Leafproof DAYS & EVENINGS ✰ JOHN TUBBS
(816) 678-4962
20 Years Experience
BLACK DIRT / BOBCAT
Black Dirt Bobcat
Tile/Granite/Marble Installation and design. Counter-tops, backsplashes, floors, walls, showers. Since 1986.
(Off-Duty Firefighter)
816-436-2191
Secondhand Cowgirl Saddles & Tack
Basements • Decks Sunrooms • Kitchens Bathrooms • Tile Painting (interior/exterior) Siding • Windows • Doors and More
Buy Sell and Trade New & Used Western Saddles and Tack
Over 100 Saddles in Stock!
Patty Crawford Kearney, MO 816-914-1331
Call Doug Stites for FREE Estimates Family owned - over 40 years experience
816-729-5532
HOTELS & MOTELS
CLEANING
GRAND RE-OPENING WEEKLY R ATES CONVENIE NTLY LOCATED
NEWLYLED E E R MODMS ROO
Weekly • Bi-Weekly Monthly • One Time Cleaning
816-718-0561
www.northlandhomecleaning.com
HANDYMAN
GLADSTONE
FURNACE & A/C Co. 303 NE 58th Street Gladstone, MO 64118
Celebrating 65 years of serving the Northland Family Owned & Operated – Service & Sales
816.452.0400 CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE OR Visit us @ www.gladstonefurnace-ac.com
CENTRAL A/C WITH FURNACE Installed $3695 (Rheem 2.5 Ton A/C, 75,000 Furnace) 3 Ton A/C – Add $377 2.5 Ton A/C Only $2795
www.northlandheatcool.com WE INSTALL Mon-Fri
913-522-9276 PLUMBING
COLORMARC
PO Box 197 Holt, MO 64048
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 •
INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR PAINTING
Newcomer Plumbing 816-320-2780 816 320 2780 816-885-7757
office cell
No job too big or too small Sewers cleaned & repaired Water heaters installed
Garbage disposals Faucets repaired & replaced Remodel plumbing services
Place your PLUMBING ad here. Call 389.6618
Power Washing - Wall Paper Repair Trim & Decks
TREE SERVICE
35 Years Exp. ~ Licensed & Insured
Advanced Tree Experts North
NO JOB TOO SMALL
(816)424-3200
THE PAINT/ PAPER SPECIALIST QUALITY INSTALLATION CLEAN REMOVAL PLUS WALL & TRIM REPAINTING
• Trimming • Removal • • Storm Reconstruction • Fully Insured/Licensed Master Arborists 14 Years in Business
741-0456 5704 North Beaman We Care about Your Trees
Days Inn of Liberty
209 N. 291 Hwy. • Liberty, MO
816.781.8770
Find us on Facebook
FIND
the right people for the right job HEATING & COOLING
Adding Lawn Mowing Customers for 2014
Call Larry at 913-299-4081
STITES REMODELING
Clay and Platte Counties Only
TSJNNJOH 3FNoWBM r #SVTI )BVMJOH r 3FTJEFOUJBM 4OPX 3FNPWBM
HORSE TACK
BUILDING/REMODELING
Licensed & Insured
LEAF CLEAN UP r #VTI 4NBMM Tree
PAINTING/WALLPAPERING
Joe Belbeck 816-453-4273
NHC, LLC Residential Cleaning
PHOTOGRAPHY
LAWN AND LANDSCAPE
RIGHT HERE...
To Advertise Your Business Call
816.389.6618
27+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FREE ROOM MEASURES
Owner, Daman Wilson Cell: 913-963-4016 Office: 816-781-4479
Place your PAINTING ad here. Call 389.6618 PET CARE
Monday-Saturday
• Shrubbery Trimming & Removal • Gutters Cleared • Additional Services
Free Estimates and Senior Discounts
Boarding - $17/night Seven days a week • No cages • Fresh air • Spacious Suites Grooming Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Saturday by appointment
McKown Landscape
816-807-9963 Tree Trimming and Removal
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.
LAWN AND LANDSCAPE
ED TATUM TREE AND LAWN SERVICE
Serving the Northland For 19 Years
Owners: Ronny & Lisa McKown Insured & with work comp
Serving the Northland Since 1972
Shrub Pruning, Tree Trimming Tree Removal & Planting Mowing-Seeding-Sodding
FREE ESTIMATES • Brush • Chipping • Stump Grinding •Hauling
Man Made Stone Walls, Paver Patios Fire Pits & Outdoor Living Areas Waterfalls & Water Features Snow Removal Residential Referrals Firewood Available & Commerical Available
(816) 436-9988 CELEBRATING AMERICA’S LOVE OF FOOD Published the first week of every month.
816-977-1820 816-518-7579
Mckownlandscape.com
816-532-2356
Lawson, MO
931-5822
HELP WANTED Check out the opportunities in this week’s classifieds.
CALL
Kenny J Owner
Insured Financing Available
816.454.9661
LIBERTY TRIBUNE and GLADSTONE DISPATCH
A8 Gladstone Dispatch
Thursday, November 28, 2013
lighter: 7 years with same company Continued from Page A1
Ryne Dittmer/Staff Photo
Volunteers Emily Stuart, Rod Lumley and Donna Cowdrey organize donated clothing in the basement of the Clay County Clothes Closet. The nonprofit operates through the support of about 50 regular volunteers.
clothes: Nonprofit welcomes volunteers
Continued from Page A8 “The kids absolutely melt your heart. They are just the sweetest kids,” Conn said. “We try to treat them with dignity, like this is a shopping experience. We want it to be as positive as possible. We want them all to go out feeling great.” The Clothes Closet operates with approximately 50 regular volunteers who help individuals pick out clothes, and sort and organize donations. “I think we have such a fantastic group that work here. We all support each other and we look forward to coming here,” Executive Director Chris Hobart said. “I just love it here. I love the people, I love the workers. I just love to be here.” Conn said many of the Clothes Closets’ volunteers have worked with the program for years, through new volunteers are always welcomed. “This is the type of place if you come once, you get hooked,” Conn said. “It’s probably the most satisfying volunteer work I’ve ever done. It’s instant gratification.”
graduating, he worked construction until he made the satisfying move to be a light installer. He told his boss he could climb the Gladstone water tower to prove his skill level if he needed him to. His boss didn’t think Chris needed to go that far, but he obviously thought Chris had what it takes to perform the sky-high duties of the job. Chris has been with the same company for seven years now. “It’s family there,” Chris said. “Everyone has each other’s backs. I’ve never worked anywhere like that before.” He said he has a great, supportive boss who models the philosophy of his company, which is to treat people as he would want to be treated. Chris has worked his way up from installer to head lead, and he’s not looking to leave anytime soon. “I don’t want my ponytail to scare people. I’m really a nice guy,” he said, joking. In the offseason, he cleans carpets for the same company. He prefers to be outside, but admits he hates the cold. He considers it worth it, though, to remain working outside. After interviewing Chris, I can see why his boss is so lucky to have him. Under the
MAKE A DONATION ■■ The Clay County Clothes Closet is located at 3939 N. Cleveland Ave. in Kansas City.
■■ Make sure you have ample electrical power. ■■ Don’t work alone. ■■ Have the proper equipment, ladders, etc. pressures of a busy schedule, working on rooftops and the danger of falling, Chris says the more pressure he’s under, the more calm he seems to be. He even read an article claiming that hanging holiday lighting is ranked as one of the top five most dangerous jobs, but he still keeps at it. As you drive by Christmas lights this season, think about Chris and the many other people who are working behind the scenes to create a holiday wonderland of lights. I believe it’s true that it doesn’t matter what you do in your life as long as you’re doing it with pride and passion, which begs the question: What do you love to do? Becky Jarrett is an administrative assistant in the Community Development Department for the city of Gladstone.
1995
$
ONLY FREE MULTI-POINT INSPECTION WITH EVERY OIL CHANGE
Brake Pads
Batteries Presents… The Nutcracker Ballet that tells the true story of Christmas.
starting at ONLY
$
69
95
INSTALLED
December 6 & 8
Liberty Performing Arts Theatre
& Installation ONLY
6995
$
Coolant System
Service Drain & Replace
3995
$
ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER. COUPON EXPIRES DEC. 31, 2013 CALL FOR DETAILS.
1600 S. Withers Road, Liberty, MO
■■ The organization accepts clothing donations, financial contributions and on-site volunteers.
565 N. 291 Hwy. Liberty, MO 64068
■■ New or gently used clothing can be dropped off at a collection area behind the building. ■■ More information on the organization can be found at www.clothescloset.org.
■■ Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Oil Change up to 5 quarts
Ryne Dittmer/Staff Photo
Clay County Clothes Closet volunteers Lou Whittier and Verda Hyland sort and fold donated baby items to be distributed by the organization. The Clothes Closet collects and distributes items to Northland residents from birth to adulthood.
Tricks of the Trade
Friday Friday Sunday Sunday 75013358
9:30am Student Arts Field Trip+ (Post backstage tour) $6/Student 6:30pm Dinner and Show ($50 per plate) 2:00pm Mattinee 7:00pm Evening Show For Tickets call 816-767-9222 or online at dramatictruth.org
816-415-8401
AUTO SALES & SERVICE
www.RCAutoCredit.com
75013513
Put your heart in the right hands Did you know that the holidays are the peak time of year for heart attacks?
75013494
Dr. Soundarraj
Dr. Pollak
Dr. Maragos
Dr. Bodet
Dr. Gibson
Take the first step toward prevention by learning your calcium score
FOR JUST
$ 50
Dr. Gorton
CALL 816-792-7016 TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT.