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Smithville High School senior Justin Sweeny, North Kansas City High School senior Garhett Preece and Park Hill South High School senior Scott Cline discuss material options for a cart redesign assignment at Holland 1916 in Liberty. The metal manufacturer is one of four Northland businesses to have partnered with the Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies program created by Northland school districts in its first year. Northland CAPS provides high school students with the opportunity to work in professional settings to promote career exploration and hands-on learning.
Pastor Bob Baier of Antioch Bible Baptist Church is known for his service to others. This propensity to help out whenever, wherever and however he is needed earned him the 2013 Joe Wally Spirit Award from the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce. The honor was announced Thursday, Jan. 30, at the chamber’s annual awards celebration at the Hilton KCI. “He is always among the first to step forward to offer his generous assistance to the community, ensuring
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Community Calendar Thursday, Feb. 6 ART: The Gladstone Arts Commission is presenting the work of photographer Tom Holle in the Gladstone Community Center Public Art Space as one of its featured artist exhibits. The show will continue through Tuesday, March 11, during the normal operating hours of the center. ICE SKATING: Linden Square Skate Rink, 602 NE 70th St., is open 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday; 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 423-4091. 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.
Friday, Feb. 7 NARFE: The National Active & Retired Federal Employee’s Association Platte/Clay Chamber 2256 will meet at 10 a.m. at Wexford Place, 6500 N. Cosby Ave. in Kansas City. All current or retired federal employees and their spouses are invited. Lunch will be available at Wexford Place after the meeting, for more information, call Ethlyn at 454-3491. LIBRARY: Mood and Food, a program for adults about the relationship between depression and eating habits, will begin at 2 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library.
Saturday, Feb. 8 BOOK CLUB: ABC, the book club at Avondale United
Methodist Church, meets in the church library at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month except September. Visit avondalemethodist.org for information on future book selections.
Monday, Feb. 10 CITY GOVERNMENT: The Gladstone City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. LIBRARY: Teen Anime Night will begin 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. Beginning Readers will meet at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11 SCHOOL BOARD: The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. in the Doolin Board Room. COAST GUARD: Flotilla 30-01 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. at the Clay County Courthouse Annex, 1901 NE 48th St. in Kansas City. For more information, call 682-6552. HISTORY: The Clay County Museum and Historical Society study group will meet at 7 p.m. at the museum, 14 N. Main St. in Liberty. The free program will be “Clay County Quilts.” AWARDS: Gladstone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10906, 7027 N. Locust St. in Gladstone, will host a public awards ceremony at 7 p.m. honoring law enforcement, fire department and public safety personnel, as well as EMTs. The public is invited. DAR: William Boydston Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet at 7 p.m. at North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion Road in Kansas City. The program will be “Remember Sultana: Disaster on the Mississippi” with speaker Alicia Scott. The hostesses will be Maggie Henderson and Becky Nissen. For more information, call 679-8848. STORYTIME: Toddler storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent
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tokens will open at the AtkinsJohnson Farm and Museum, 6607 NE Antioch Road, with a wine and cheese event from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. To reserve tickets, contact Museum Manager Erica White at 423-4107.
Wednesday, Feb. 12 LEARN & LAUGH: Shepherd’s Center of the Northland, 4805 NE Antioch Road in Kansas City, will hold Learning & Laughter for seniors the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The varying schedule includes entertainment, presentations, fellowship and lunch. Limited transportation is available. To register, call 452-4536.
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING: Adventures in Learning, a program for seniors sponsored by Shepherd’s Center of the Northland, will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion Road in Kansas City. Magician, comedian and illusionist T.A. Hamilton will be featured. A catered lunch is available for $4. To register, call 452-4536.
GRANDFAMILIES: The Northland Grandfamilies Program will meet at 10 a.m. at North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion Road in Kansas City. R. Diane Hall, AARP associate state director for community outreach, will present an overview of AARP’s Benefits Quicklink Program. To attend, call the University of Missouri Extension at 407-3490.
Saturday, Feb. 15 LIBRARY: Page Masters Book Group will meet at 11 a.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library. This is a children’s book club.
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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.
NO SCHOOL: North Kansas City Schools students will not have class because of Presidents Day.
Tuesday, Feb. 18 GARDENERS: The Northland Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Linden Baptist Church, 611 NE 69th St. in Gladstone. Dee West will present “Unusual Garden Applications from the Conservancy Tour in Chicago.” For more information, visit www.northlandgardenclub.com.
Thursday, Feb. 13 LIBRARY: Teen Creativity, featuring duct tape roses, will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. Internet 101, a program for adults on basic Web browsing, will begin at 2 p.m.; registration is required.
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Friday, Feb. 14 NO SCHOOL: North Kansas City Schools students will not have class because of a professional development day. ATKINS-JOHNSON FARM: An exhibit on Victorian love
LIBRARY: A 90-minute, demonstration-only session on downloading ebooks for Kindle will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. Registration is required.
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CAPS: Businesses offer students real-world experiences Continued from Page A1 the six school districts working together to develop this program. We knew if we were going to do it, it was going to take all of us to get this done.” With the support of Blue Valley CAPS director Donna Deeds, who will move to oversee the Northland program next year, Northland CAPS was able to welcome 28 students into the pilot program last fall. At the time, students were able to enroll in the engineering and advanced manufacturing, and computing and technology program strands. Weekly CAPS class time is spent on site, as students work together and along side business employees to create products and problem solve. “Being in high school and being able to work here is really cool. You feel like you’re part of an actual company,” Smithville High School senior Justin Sweeny said. Northland CAPS instructor Patrick Dunn said the program allowed students to fully integrate into the company operations. “From the floor, marketing and sales, students get to see it all every day,” he said. “By being at the business and working, they are developing the skills that will put them ahead of their peers.” Northland CAPS additionally provides students with the chance
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Platte County High School junior Madeline Goeten, Oak Park High School senior Jimmy Beaird and Liberty North High School senior Kyle Bowers tour the bodyshop at Gary Crossley Ford in Kansas City. As part of Northland CAPS, the dealership allows students to gain experience in several aspects of the company, including sales, marketing and manufacturing. to preview career pathways before their post-secondary endeavors. “I took this class thinking I was going to be an engineer. I am probably going into business now,” said Oak Park High School senior Jimmy Beaird, who has participated in the program at Gary Crossley Ford in Kansas
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and the Crossley Customs store front as part of their CAPS activities. Crossley has also had students complete a journal on their experiences. “I love it. It’s fun to have the kids around,” Crossley said. “They want to learn. Everyone sees them and gets an energy boost.” In its first year, Northland CAPS has developed around a mantra of “thinking outside of the desk.” “Thinking outside of the desk means to me, that we want our kids touching and experiencing real-life applications of their knowledge. CAPS is an opportunity to work in real-life experiences outside the traditional walls of a classroom with professionals and businesses,” Liberty Public Schools Superintendent John Jungmann said. “That authentic experience is hard to create in a traditional classroom.” Participating school districts anticipate the Northland CAPS program to grow to 400 students next fall, with the potential for more as the program introduces its global business and entrepreneurship and medicine and healthcare strands. “We’re at the foundation right now, but I want to see it expand,” Crossley said. “I don’t see why a business wouldn’t want to do it. It’s good for the kids and it helps the culture of our business. A program like this, I think, will help the community come together.”
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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.: 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.
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Renovated 1BR Apt Senior Community Rent Based on Income Landmark Towers Apartments 1203 W College St Liberty, MO 64068 816-781-5410 Studio Apt., close to NKC Hospital & Cerner, all utilities pd incl. cable tv & wifi $500/mo + $250/dep References & background check req. 816-805-0073 or 816-452-3537.
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$550/mo., $250/dep. Water & trash paid 816-436-7871
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All Northland Area
JANITORIAL OFFICE CLEANING
Individuals, Partners, Retirees
2-5 evenings/wk
This phone number is for Complimentary Kansas City Star Delivery Issues only.
● PT, 4-hour shift ● No weekends
Worlds of Fun • Gladstone • Liberty Barry Rd / I-29
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Gladstone T-Shirt and Hat Bid 2014 The Director of Parks & Recreation will receive proposals, until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2014. The work under this contract consists of printing uniform and departmental activity t-shirts, hats and other promotional items. Copies of contract documents desired for bidding purposes may be obtained from the Parks and Recreation Department, 7010 N. Holmes, Gladstone, MO 64118. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of opening bids. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, therein and to determine which is the lowest and best bid to accept. For inquiries please call (816) 423-4089. Published in the Liberty Tribune and Gladstone Dispatch: Feb. 6, 2014 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Liberty Public School District No. 53 will receive bids for a Qualifications-Compensation & Classification Study. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality. Sealed bids must be submitted by Wednesday, February 26, 2014. To receive a copy of the RFP guidelines and to submit your sealed bid reference: Dr. Robert Vogelaar, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Liberty Public School District #53 650 Conistor Liberty, Mo 64068 Published in the Liberty Tribune: Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 2014
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• Stove • Fridge • A/C • Deck • Second Floor • No Pets
$265-410/mo. + Deposit C l a yc o m o
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3 BR, 1.5 BA Duplex in Liberty, all appliances included except fridge, 1 car garage. W/D hookups.
Call June 816-436-0101
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F E B R U A RY S P E C I A L ! $99 Deposit No Application Fee
• Studios • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedrooms
Cherokee Village Apts. MOyour DEADLINE Liberty, Place IS 4 P.M.(816) 781-6537 TUESDAY.
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(816) 472-8181 K.K. Custom
Prefer experience, but will train the right person. Please contact Bill or Matt, 816-532-0900.
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Earn up tp $3,850-$7,000. Study Avail. for adults age 18-50. If you are a light smoker, taking no medications, Avail. for one day stays, you may qualify. Interested? Study 4950. Call Quintiles! 913-8945533.
Liberty Area Apartments Small Town Charm, Big City Conveniences! ✧✧ 1 & 2 Bedrooms ✧✧ $399-$535 Close to Historic Liberty Square
Call (816) 452-0866
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NOW LEASING 1 BR starting as low as $591 2 BR starting as low as $688 The Gardens at Northgate Village (816)471-4222
Homes For Sale
www.gardensatnorthgate.com *certain restrictions apply
4260 SE Fox Run Ct. • Lathrop
7 BR, 3BA, 5 ac. Open plan, vaulted ceilings, 2 decks, 2 F/Ps, stunning! Watch video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= jRoJizGZmGI&feature=youtu.be
Pat Judkins-Ellis Re/Max Innovations 816-777-3127
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JOB OPENINGS AVAILABLE SUBSTITUTE TEACHING COUNSELOR FULL TIME EVENINGS (MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) Requires High School Diploma or G.E.D., age 18, valid driver’s license, and eligibility to work in the U.S. Will be working with adults with developmental disabilities in their residence. Hours are usually 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
GROUP LIVING COUNSELOR FULL TIME
DAY HABILITATION COUNSELOR FULL TIME DAYS (MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY)
SHORT TERM RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR FULL TIME Requires High School diploma or G.E.D., age 18, valid driver’s license, and eligibility to work in the U.S. Will be providing services to adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Hours are weekends with some overnights.
GROUP LIVING COUNSELOR FULL TIME DAYS (MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) Requires High School diploma or G.E.D., age 18, valid driver’s license, and eligibility to work in the U.S. Will be working with adults with developmental disabilities in their residence. Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHING COUNSELOR FULL TIME NIGHTS (MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY) Requires High School Diploma or G.E.D., age 18, valid driver’s license, and eligibility to work in the U.S. Will be working with adults with developmental disabilities in their residence. Hours are overnight (usually 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.).
Excellent benefits. To obtain further information or to apply, please contact: Platte County Board of Services Human Resources 7900 N.W. 106th Street Kansas City, MO 64153 (816) 891-0990 Platte County Board of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Employer Participates in E-Verify EOE/AA M/F/D/V
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FOR SALE: 7 ACRES, stream, some woods, water, electricity, near Hwy. 116, Polo schools, $38,500. Owner finance, low down payment, 816-580-3980 & 816-589-0092.
DEADLINE IS 4 P.M. TUESDAY.
To apply send your resume with salary requirements to the attention of the HR Mgr. at Vocational Services, Inc. at 935 Kent St., Liberty, MO or email to hr@vsiserve.org or by fax to 816-792-9501 Equal Opportunity Employer / AA
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The ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in acct. with at lease 2 years of experience in accounting, business mgt. or office management in a computerized environment.
Requires High School diploma or G.E.D., age 18, valid driver’s license, and eligibility to work in the U.S. Will be working with adults with developmental disabilities in a day program. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Part-time, evening & weekends: Detailed person or couple to assist with commercial cleaning. Also, Floor Care technician. Retirees welcome. Must pass background check. Respond to: Cleaning, PO Box 414, Kearney, MO 64060.
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Vocational Services, Inc. Is accepting applications for a Financial Manager. This is a full-time salaried position located in Liberty, MO.
Kindred Chevrolet has a rare opportunity for a
Near Claycomo, 5534 N Bennington, 3BR, 3BA, finished rec-room, all appls., references, $950/mo. + dep. 781-7479.
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Requires High School diploma or G.E.D., age 18, valid driver’s license, and eligibility to work in the U.S. Will be working with adults with developmental disabilities in their residence. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – Sunday, Monday with sleep time factored in.
Orthodontic chair-side assistant, experience preferred, P/T. Barry Rd. & Congress. Call 816-746-1200, or fax 816-746-8937.
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Receptionist- Liberty law firm seeks part-time receptionist for afternoons, 5 days a week. Experience preferred. Send resumes to: Liberty Tribune, 104 N Main, Job Opportunity # 259, Liberty, MO 64068.
Salesperson.
FOR RENT- 3 bdrm., 2 bath house, Smithville, MO. $995/mo. + $995 S/D. 816-217-4228.
Quite cul-de-sac
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Northgate Mobile Estates Claycomo- Quaint neighborhood, close to shopping, schools & hwys. Single lots $315. Water and sewer paid, yards mowed.
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Earn a Guaranteed Hourly Wage PLUS Mileage reimbursement PLUS Generous Performance Based Commission The Liberty Tribune is looking for sales oriented individuals to sell newspaper subscriptions from a Kiosk stand to customers shopping at retail locations in and around the Liberty/Kearney and Smithville area.
Call, fax our email your open positions today! Email: rchrisman@npgco.com Fax: 816-414-3340 Direct: 816-389-6618
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1340 Camelot Drive (Liberty, MO) Fri. 9-4 Sat. 9-1 Nice quality furniture and furnishings- Uphol. sofa, Wing chair, Ant. French bench, Rustic server & table, Painted cabinets, Ant. brass bed, Pair French ptd, twin beds, Many lamps, Ant. dishes, Lot nice kitchenware, Books, Dolls, Luggage, Lot Patio furn., Refrig., Washer/Dryer & More. RICK PENCE ESTATE SALES
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MOM 2 MOM GARAGE SALE 55+ Families! All kids items. Saturday, February 8 • 8-Noon Liberty United Methodist Church,1001 Sunset Cash only. $1 per adult shopper.
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Auctions
816.389.6618
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Auctions
Sunday, Feb. 9 • 11:00 AM Earnest Shepherd Center 610 E. Shepherd Rd., Liberty MO
A fine selection of Guns: Colt 1911 Military .45; Winchester 1873 44-40 Carbine; Win. 1906 .22; Sako .308; WW1 British .303; Savage O/U 12ga; Ruger .357 Mag; Misc. Guns; Military; Ames M1860 Civil War Cavalry Sword; WW2 Nazi Hat; 29in. Rem. Mountain Man Bronze; Rare McCormick Deering Porcelain Sign; US Tires; Maytag; Rare German Auto Club Porcelain Sign; Rare 1930s Fisk Tires Sign; Texaco; Polarine; Shell; Pepsi; Coca Cola; Antiques; Furn.; Country Store Pcs; Weather Vanes; Windmill Wghts; Primitives; Jewelry; Sterling, Early Americana; 1800s Quilts; Dated Coverlets; Patriotic Quilts; Fabulous 1800s Decorated Stoneware; Phonographs, 1940s Motorized Bicycle; Old Toys, Great Collection! See Website for Photos!
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21” Craftsman single stage snow blower, 4 cycle engine, from Sears, bought in 2011 for $500, sell for $300. Used 3 times. 816-357-2005.
Musical Instruments
New & Used Yamaha & Pearl River pianos plus several other brands. Nice selection of Yamaha digital pianos, For information call
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Auctions Call Bob at 816-436-5255 Ext. 25 Bargain Barn Furniture 100 NW 72nd St. Gladstone, MO
We have expanded our Rusty Gold business in to house staging. Now it has sold. We’ve got lots of inventory! Furniture for every room in the house, home decor, antiques, housewares, outdoor furniture, small kitchen appliances & more! Fri. 7p-9p, Sat. & Sun. 8a-5p 2407 NE 92 HWY rustygold911@yahoo.com
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opportunities in this week’s classifieds.
For new auction house soon to open in Gladstone. Weekly auctions are planned.
Smithville-
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DEADLINE IS 4 P.M. TUESDAY.
AUCTIONEER WANTED
Garage Sales
DRIVERS: Local/Regional! Kansas City Reefer! CDL-A, 1 yr. Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics. Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-3369642.
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COMPANY DRIVERS I OWNER OPERATORS *Now Hiring CDL School Grads* Home Weekly! Great Benefits. Midwest Runs. Safety/Referral Bonuses. 888300-9935.
Organized, Prompt and Outgoing Teachable and easy to talk to Able to work at least 8 hours per week Sales experience a plus, but not required
Liberty Tribune Attn: Circulation Sales Supervisor 104 N. Main St. Liberty, MO 64068.
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Misc. Pets
English Bull Dogs/ Old English Bull Dogs, first shots & worming, chocolate & white and other colors. 816204-1484. Lab puppies, 9 wks, male/female, shots, wormed, dew claws removed, $350. 628-6792.
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CASH !!!!
FOR YOUR GOOD CLEAN USED CAR, TRUCK OR VAN. CALL RICK: 816-781-1026 or 816-223-4655
Handyman Services
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Handyman services- fix or repair most anything inside & out also windows, doors, siding, guttering, build decks. Insured. Call 816-5897057, or 816-630-8582.
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Interior Painting, wallpaper hanging & removal, 15+ yrs. exp. Free estimates. Gail Hunter 816-456-4072.
S & F PAINTING
Interior/Exterior, Paperhanging Residential/Comm. Quality Work, Reasonable Rates. 24 Years Experience
816-734-5580
FREE PICK UP A L L T H I N G S M E TA L Appliances • Water Heaters Furnaces • AC Units Outdoor Items • Scrap Metal
Call An Expert 2004 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4, tow package, 121k, excellent condition, $6900.00 816-547-4104
Appliance Repair Washer & Dryer Repair & For Sale 816-436-3914
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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
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Bailey Painting LLC Interior/Exterior Painting Firefighter Owned & Operated Call Ben for free est. 816-217-3360
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✰ Seamless Aluminum 5” ✰ Various Colors ✰ 30 Years of Experience ✰ Leafproof (Off-Duty Firefighter)
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BUILDING/REMODELING
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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
816-729-5532
Shrub Pruning, Tree Trimming Tree Removal & Planting Mowing-Seeding-Sodding Man Made Stone Walls, Paver Patios Fire Pits & Outdoor Living Areas Waterfalls & Water Features Snow Removal Residential Referrals Firewood Available & Commerical Available
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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. 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
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TREE SERVICE
Advanced Tree Experts North • Trimming • Removal • • Storm Reconstruction • Fully Insured/Licensed Master Arborists 14 Years in Business
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Owners: Ronny & Lisa McKown Insured & with work comp
COMPLETE LAWN CLEAN UPS
High Quality 100% Cotton Fabrics & Notions ★ Moda ★ Lakehouse ★ Amy Butler ★ Quilting Treasures ★ Alexander Henry ★ RJR ★ Michael Miller ★ And Many More!
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COLORMARC 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 •
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A8 Gladstone Dispatch
Thursday, February 6, 2014
News in Brief 4 seek 2 seats on school board Four candidates will vie for two school board seats on the April 8 ballot in the North Kansas City Schools district. Incumbents Joe Jacobs and Kevin Corlew, former board member Dixie Youngers and newcomer Brian Mercer have declared their candidacy for the three-year terms. Jacobs is the current Board of Education president. All of the candidates live in Kansas City North. Board member powers and duties, qualifications and other information related to board elections is available online at policy. msbanet.org/nkansascity under Section B: School Board Governance and Operations. The last day to register to vote in the April election is Wednesday, March 12.
KCP&L warns of rise in scams Kansas City Power & Light is warning Kansas and Missouri residents of a rise in scams targeting utility customers. Over the past several weeks, both phone and email scams involving customers’ utility bills have been reported. Phone calls from scammers have been notifying customers they are past due on their bills and demanding immediate payment to avoid service disconnection, according to a press release. KCP&L does not use this communication process in respect to disconnection. Emails are also circulating that contain a fake utility bill with a falsified account number and company name, and links to a malicious site. Neither the phone calls nor the emails are associated with KCP&L. If customers ever have questions about the legitimacy of a bill, phone call or email regarding a utility bill, they should contact the KCP&L Customer Contact Center at 1-888-471-5275. Anyone who thinks they have been a victim of this scam should work with
their local law enforcement agency to report the crime. For more information, visit www.kcpl.com/scamalert.
County support boosts KC Zoo attendance The Kansas City Zoo recorded its highest-ever attendance in 2013, with a total of 882,194 guests visiting the Swope Park attraction. The attendance mark was a 7 percent increase from 2012, according to a zoo press release. Zoo attendance had grown in recent years as the facility had invested millions into upgrades and new exhibits including the Helzberg Penguin Plaza that opened Oct. 25 of last year. The $15 million exhibit, which houses more than 40 penguins, was primarily funded by the zoological tax districts in Clay and Jackson counties. In 2011, voters approved the creation of the tax districts to raise $13.5 million for the zoo annually.
Mental health among youth topic of meeting The Clay County Public Health Center will host the SAFE KIDS Metro KC and Metro KC Youth Collaborative quarterly meeting Thursday, Feb. 20. The gathering will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 800 Haines Drive, Conference Room 1, in Liberty. The program is an overview of the eight-hour “Youth Mental Health First Aid� presented by Vicky Ward, Tri-County Mental Health Services prevention manager. The training teaches participants how to provide initial help to young people experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance use disorders. This program is designed for adults who interact with youth ages 12 to 18. To register, contact 595-4235 or kwelton@ clayhealth.com.
By Carolyn Mueller
It was a warm late spring day in 2011 when Tara first noticed a swelling on Lily’s neck.
Lily didn’t eat that night, and she began to pace. Tara Prosser knew something was wrong. A discoloration grew in Lily’s eye, and she began bumping into walls. Monday morning, Tara awoke to find that Lily’s condition was worse. She rushed her beloved friend to the local veterinarians, who were completely stumped by Lily’s problem. They advised Tara to take Lily to the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Clinic in Stillwater, 180 miles away, as soon as possible.
CHAPTER 4: Lily’s Illness Four days later, the vets were still unable to diagnose Lily’s illness, and she showed no signs of improvement. The doctors suggested an experimental treatment as a last-ditch effort. Tara agreed to the treatment, hoping it would save Lily’s life.
Though Lily loved road trips with Tara and the Prosser clan, once they arrived in Arkansas, Lily wanted to participate in the training exercises rather than watch as Daisey and the other dogs performed.
Miraculously, it worked! After five days in the ICU, Tara took Lily home! She watched Lily regain her health. Every lick, every bounding step, every morning waking to Lily’s blue eyes
Lily was born to be a SAR dog. She couldn’t stand her newly acquired red shirt status. Watching Daisey train with Tara made Lily nuts. Everyone could see it. Jeff and friends encouraged Tara to let Lily try to work, to let the dog tell her if she was feeling well enough to train, if she was really ready. Tara finally conceded. She would let Lily give it a try. That afternoon, during a training session, Lily found a single baby tooth in the middle of a wide, open field.
Without her purse, extra clothes or money, a friend whisked Tara and Lily to OSU immediately. Lily was checked into the veterinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Tara camped out at a local hotel. As Lily’s condition deteriorated, the doctors asked Tara not to visit, so as not to excite the dog.
became that much more precious. Tara had been so close to losing her dog, her partner, her champ.
Days crawled by. Tara lay awake at night waiting for the phone to ring with what she expected to be the inevitable bad news. She was losing her baby. Tara felt entirely helpless. Unable to visit and comfort Lily, unable to diagnose Lily’s mystery illness, it was all she could do to bide her time and wait, as the veterinarians worked on her girl.
Lily eventually was diagnosed with Addison’s Disease. Her adrenal gland did not produce the right amount of certain hormones for her body to function properly. The treatment for Addison’s, as Tara and the veterinarians learned, involves monthly steroid injections.
Lily was not just a dog to Tara. She was a member of the Prosser family. She was an extension of Tara herself, her trusted partner in rescues, her faithful companion at home. Tara couldn’t fathom life without her Lily.
wanted to keep an eye on her. She took Lily along, thinking the dog would be happiest with her family.
She was back in the game.
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Lily had led Tara down the road of this search and rescue (SAR) adventure, and she could never be replaced.
Lily was diagnosed with Addison’s Disease. Visit the following site to learn more about the disease: addisondogs.com/addisons. Imagine you are Lily’s vet and have a classmate pretend to be Tara. Explain Addison’s Disease to Tara, answer her questions, and offer suggestions for Lily’s care.
One month after Lily’s illness, Tara made plans to take her younger dog, Daisey, a green but enthusiastic pup, to a training weekend in Arkansas. As the day arrived, Tara couldn’t bring herself to leave Lily at home. Lily had regained her old energy, yet Tara was cautious and
In the News: In this chapter, Lily overcame her illness. Find a news story with a person who had to overcome something. What obstacle did he have to overcome? How did he achieve it? Compare and contrast the news article to Lily’s experience. For a companion teacher guide, visit mo-nie.com and use code: teachmo14. CCSS: R.CCR.1, R.CCR.2, R.CCR.3, R.CCR.4, R.CCR.5, R.CCR.7, W.CCR.4,SL.CCR.3, L.CCR.4
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