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2013 YEAR IN REVIEW
Active commission, sheriff’s office highlight news from county’s year
Community Voices
2013 a year of change and progress for Sheriff’s Office
By Ryne Dittmer
petition was denied by the 4th Judicial Circuit Court Clay County government in Nodaway County, the and community services Missouri Court of Appeals, District and experienced an eventful Western 2013. From the proposed Missouri Supreme Court, Clay County constitution to which allowed the public changes made by the Clay vote to take place as schedCounty Commission and uled in November. Sheriff’s Office, here’s a look back at some of the more New direction for notable county headlines economic development from the past year. The Clay County Commission voted to create the Clay County Economic Proposed constitution Development Alliance on rejected by voters For the third time since Feb. 19, formally breaking 2002, Clay County residents ties with the Clay County denied an attempt to adopt Economic Development a new county constitution. Council. The commissionThe proposal was defeated on a 62-to-37 margin Nov. 5. ers awarded a one-year, The proposal had been $162,500 contract to the drafted by the Clay County alliance and named Greg Constitution Commission Martinette as the county’s from January to July. The development consultant group submitted their draft, and alliance president. Commissioners said the which included the creation of a seven-member coun- move was to promote a ty council, non-partisan “full-force” effort on ecoelections and professional nomic development within appointment of most county the county. It was initially met with skepticism from positions, on Aug. 2. In an attempt to remove the county’s cities and critithe proposal from the ballot, cism from the Clay County Clay County Commissioners EDC. The alliance officially Pam Mason, Luann Ridgeway and Gene Owen filed a peti- launched on July 16. As reported in tion against the constitution Sept. 6. The commissioners September, Martinette said claimed the document was the alliance had helped unconstitutional and would bring 122 new jobs and have reduced funding to $96 million in investment several county services. The to the county in 2013.
When I took office in January 2013, the overall crime rate in Clay County had risen 13 percent in the prior year. I am happy to report the Sheriff’s Office has seen a reduction in felony crimes of 13 percent. For example, burglary crimes have been reduced by 22 percent and aggravated assaults by 56 percent. The overall clearance rate for the Investigations Unit is steadily at 73 percent. This is mostly due to the vigilance and professionalism of the men and women of your Sheriff’s Office. I also am proud to say DWI arrests have tripled, as have drug arrests. The Narcotics Unit has been very successful with seizing a total of more than 16 pounds of methamphetamine, 300 pounds of marijuana and numerous amounts of prescribed drugs obtained illegally. Due to an outstanding effort from sheriff’s deputies, business owners and Clay County citizens, the Sheriff’s Office was able to raise enough private funds to purchase two additional
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Sharon Thomas discusses the changes in Clay County Sheriff’s deputy uniforms with Lt. Will Akin at The Armory in Kearney. The uniforms, designed by Thomas, were unveiled March 17, 2013 and offer a more comfortable and cost-friendly uniform option for deputies.
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burglaries were down by 22 percent and aggravated The Clay County Sheriff’s assaults had been reduced Office was able to report by 56 percent. DWI and several positive numbers in drug arrests had also county crime activity for increased. Clay County 2013. According to depart- Sheriff Paul Vescovo said ment figures, felony crimes REVIEW/Page A7 were down 13 percent,
canine units, which will be in full service in 2014. It is a humbling feeling to know the support this office received from not only local business, but businesses outside the county and many citizens. The Sheriff’s Office now has a donated office at the Wheeler Downtown Airport, again by business owners and citizens of Clay County at no cost to the citizens of Clay County. Now our deputies have a secondary office to complete reports, to hold meetings and to plan operations. I am concerned to learn the amount of gang activity taking place in our county, not only street gangs but outlaw motorcycle gangs or “1%” motorcycle gangs. Information obtained through several intelligence agencies report the activity observed in Clay County is unprecedented. We at the Sheriff’s Office will be working with other agencies to help contain any act of violence or criminal enterprise. The 2013 calendar year has been a challenging, yet fulfilling year for the Administration Division, as led by Capt. Steve Siercks SHERIFF/Page A7
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Saturday, Jan. 11
KOSMOS: Kosmos Singles, a social group for adults 50 and older, will have a mixer at Brass Rail, 4940 NE 81st St. in Kansas City, from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.kosmossingles.org.
BABY GRACE: Baby Grace will hold an open house for young parents from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at North Star United Methodist Church, 1908 Plumbers Way. Baby Grace has collected children’s items, including clothing, toys, strollers and books. Parents are invited to come and select items for their children child at no cost. Parents should register at the door or in advance at www. northstarumc.com.
LIBRARY: Preschool storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library. 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, Jan. 5 SOUP: A soup cook-off will conclude the Christmas season at noon at Avondale United Methodist Church, 3101 NE Winn Road in Kansas City.
Monday, Jan. 6 BACK TO SCHOOL: North Kansas City Schools students return from winter break for the start of the second semester. PARLIAMENTARIANS: The Fishing River Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians, a nonprofit educational organization that teaches and promotes the democratic principles of parliamentary law, will meet at 6 p.m at Community America Credit Union, 9310 N. Oak Trafficway in Kansas City. LIBRARY: Beginning Readers and Teens at the Library meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library.
Tuesday, Jan. 7 FOOD SOURCES: The program “Dangerous Food: Is Your Supermarket Killing You?â€? will be featured at 7 p.m. at Lifetree CafĂŠ, 6317 NE Antioch Road, Suite 3W, Gladstone. Special resources will offer help in locating healthy food sources, and participants will discuss the role the government should play in deciding food choices. IAAP: The Northland Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Frontier Room at North Kansas City Hospital. Networking is followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Guest speaker Yolanda Thomas will present “Small Group Dynamics – Part 2â€? at 6:30. Contact Sandy Lane at SLane@dfamilk.com to make a reservation. The cost is $15 for dinner and the program, or $3 for the program only. LIBRARY: Toddler storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. “Understanding the New Health Care Law and How it Affects You,â€? a program for adults, will begin at 7 p.m.; registration required.
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, Jan. 13 CITY GOVERNMENT: The Gladstone City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. LIBRARY: Beginning Readers, Teens at the Library and 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.
Tuesday, Jan. 14 SCHOOL BOARD: The North Kansas City Schools Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. in the Doolin Board Room. COST GUARD: Flotilla 30-1 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will meet at 7 pm at the Clay County Courthouse Annex, 1901 NE 48th St. in Kansas City. For more information, call 682-6552. 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. Chapter Vice Regent Susan Dowden will present “Aprons: Pretty as well as Practical.â€? Hostesses are Mary Quigley and Kay Schaefer. For information, call 679-8848. LIBRARY: Toddler storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. A program on Pinterest, a virtual pinboard, will begin at 2 p.m. for adults.
Wednesday, Jan. 15 MENTAL HEALTH:The Northland family support group organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at TriCounty Mental Health Services, 3100 NE 83rd St. in Kansas City. For more information, call 468-0400 or visit www.tri-countymhs.org.
Lobster on Barry Road. Please RSVP by calling 423-4086. LIBRARY: Preschool storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library. A program for adults on finding books, music and movies using the library’s online catalog will begin at 2 p.m.; registration required.
Saturday, Jan. 18 FUNDRAISER: The Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm will hold its annual Winter Garage Sale to benefit the farm and museum from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym at Hillside Christian Church, 900 NE Vivion Road. Volunteers will be on hand at the church from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, to accept donations of good, sellable items for the next day’s sale. For more information, contact campingkings@sbcglobal.net. LIBRARY: Pagemasters, a book group for ages 8 and older, will meet at 11 a.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library.
Monday, Jan. 20 CITY HALL: City offices will be closed for Martin Luther King Day. NO SCHOOL: North Kansas City Schools students will not have class because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. LIBRARY: Beginning Readers and Teens at the Library meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library.
Tuesday, Jan. 21 GARDENERS: The Northland Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Linden Baptist Church, 611 NE 69th St. in Gladstone. Dan Fuller will present a program on new shrubs, plants and special garden features. For more information, visit www.northlandgardenclub.com. CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: The teachers and staff of Martin
Luther Academy, a non-public Christian school, will host an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Visitors will be able to tour the facility, find out about the programs, obtain enrollment information and learn what MLA has to offer. MLA is at 7112 N. Overland Drive in Kansas City. Contact Principal Rick Schneider for more information at 734-1060 or principal@ martinlutheracademy.org, or go to www.MartinLutherAcademy. org. There is no need to RSVP for the open house. LIBRARY: Toddler storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library. A book group for adults will meet at 11 .m.
Thursday, Jan. 23 SENIOR BULLIES: The Aging and Mental Health Coalition of Kansas City North will discuss senior bullies. Deb Babbit from Shepherds Center of the Northland will present “Old Behaviors, New Playgroundsâ€? at 2:30 p.m. at the Northland Human Services Building, 3100 NE 83rd St. in Kansas City. A question-and-answer session will follow. For more information, call 468-0481 or visit www.tri-countymhs.org. LIBRARY: Preschool storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. Teen Gamers, featuring board games and live-action games, will begin at 6:30 p.m.; registration required.
Monday, Jan. 27 CITY GOVERNMENT: The Gladstone City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. LIBRARY: Beginning Readers and Teens at the Library meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. Mystery Book Group adults will meet at 7 p.m. Basic Computer Skills, a demonstration program for adults, will begin at 2 p.m.; registration required.
LIBRARY: A 90-minute demonstration on downloading library ebooks for a NOOK ereader will begin at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library. This program is for adults; registration required.
Thursday, Jan. 16 Thursday, Jan. 9 LIBRARY: Preschool storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library.
LUNCH BUNCH: Anyone 50 and older is invited to join Paige Robbins of the Gladstone Department of Parks and Recreation for lunch and camaraderie at 11:15 a.m. at Red
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Patrol: 1 traffic death during holiday period Missouri State Highway Patrol reported one roadway fatality during the Christmas holiday. During this year’s shorter, 30-hour counting period — from 6 p.m. Dec. 24 to 11:59 p.m. Dec. 25 — the patrol investigated 53 traffic crashes, which included 18 injuries and the fatality, according to a press release. Troopers also arrested eight people for driving while intoxicated. There were no boating crashes or drownings. During the 102-hour Christmas holiday counting period for 2012, there were six roadway fatalities, 342 injuries, 239 traffic crashes invested by the patrol and 130 patrol arrests for driving while intoxicated. The lone 2013 fatality occurred on Christmas Eve in the Troop F, Jefferson City, area. Kenneth E. Parsons, 63, died when the vehicle he was driving crossed the center line, ran off the left side of the roadway, struck an embankment, became airborne, struck a tree and overturned on Midway Road just north of Cave Road in Miller County. He was pronounced
MoDot worker aids rescue in Clay County Missouri Department of Transportation Senior Maintenance Worker David Winship helped free a motorist from a single-car accident while treating Clay County roadways with salt
during a winter storm Dec. 21. Winship, a nearly fiveyear veteran with MoDOT, had just driven across the U.S. Highway 69 Bridge over southbound Interstate 29 in Clay County at about 3 p.m. when he saw smoke rising over the side of the guardrail, according to a press release. He pulled his snowplow over to investigate and discovered a smoking vehicle down the embankment resting on its driver side, against some trees. No emergency vehicles were on scene yet, and as Winship approached the vehicle, he could hear someone yelling for help from inside the vehicle. After calling 911, Winship used a pocket knife to cut a
hole in the top of the convertible, and with the help of another motorist who had pulled over to help, was able to pull the woman from the vehicle. After emergency responders arrived at the scene, Winship returned to his route. “I’m just glad I was there to help. It was a blessing all around,” Winship said.
Blog editor to speak to Pachyderms The Missouri Torch blog editor Duane Lester will address the Clay County
Pachyderms at their January meeting. Lester has been an outspoken political activist since launching All American Blogger in 2007. He has been a contributor at the American Issues Project and Pajamas Media, and served as editor in chief at Liberty News prior to launching The Missouri Torch. The club will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in the Pizza Ranch meeting room at 116 Stewart Court in Liberty. The cost is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. For more information, email claycountypachyderms@gmail.com or call 407-9585.
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The Clay County Museum & Historical Society will host its annual membership meeting and banquet Saturday, Jan. 18. The evening will begin with a social hour and cash bar at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6, and a program and meeting at 7 p.m. at the Shoal Creek Club House at Shoal Creek Golf & Country Club, 8905 Shoal Creek Parkway in Kansas City. The program will feature retired American history teacher and historian Barbara Hughes. She will portray Caroline Quantrill, mother of William Quantrill. Hughes serves on the board of the Civil War Roundtable; is active in the Blue Springs, Jackson County and Lone Jack historical societies; and is listed on the Speaker’s Bureau of the Jackson County Historical Society. The banquet cost is $28.50 per person at the door, but reservations are due by Saturday, Jan. 11, by contacting Vivie Tison at 628-5032 or VITSON@aol. com.
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PUBLIC HEARING #1387 All persons are hereby notified that the Gladstone Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 7:30 PM in the Council Chamber of Gladstone City Hall on a request to rezone property currently zoned as R-1, Single-family residential to RP-4, Planned District Apartment House and Site Plan Approval. The property being rezoned is legally described as follows:
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Thursday, January 2, 2014
Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20
LEO Jul 23/Aug 23
SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21
TAURUS Apr 21/May 21
VIRGO
CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20
Thanks to the chilly weather, a beach vacation beckons you, Aries. Start planning an excursion to a warm locale that allows you to escape the daily grind.
Obligations to work and family leave you short on personal time, Leo. Though your schedule is hectic, make time to unwind and you will be glad for having done so.
A sporting event or something Aug 24/Sept 22 that draws a large crowd is just It may take a while to convince where you need to be this week, someone to go along with your Taurus. Surround yourself with idea, Virgo. Yet once you have people who share your interests. this person’s support, they will be fully on board.
GEMINI May 22/Jun 21
Give an issue in your relationship the consideration it merits, Gemini. Though it might not seem like it now, taking time to work this out will ultimately strengthen your relationship.
CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22
LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23
You may have been bouncing around aimlessly for some time, Libra. But now is the week to get all of your affairs together and put your plan for the future in motion.
SCORPIO Cancer, the final stages of a Oct 24/Nov 22
project you have been working on are ready begin. Don’t be afraid to take credit when all of your hard work pays off in a big way.
Sagittarius, make the best of a situation that needs changing. You might not be able to affect change, but that does not mean you can’t improve the situation with a positive attitude.
Perceptions vary. Just because you feel strongly about something doesn’t mean another will view it the same way. Accept that your passion will not always be reciprocated.
AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18
Aquarius, even though it will be a busy week, you aren’t likely to feel wiped out. There will still be time for fun. Figure out a day to do something enjoyable.
PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20
Pisces, you are torn between Restlessness can sometimes be a being creative and following condangerous thing for you, Scorpio. vention at work. Ask a colleague Channel any restlessness into a for some input. worthy project that makes good use of your boundless energy. — Metro Creative
Thursday, January 2, 2014
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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.
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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.
Thursday, January 2, 2014 Volume 4 • Issue 8 Publisher Sandy Nelson sandy.nelson@npgco.com
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SHERIFF: Thanks to citizens
Obituary
Clarence Donald “Don” Marshall died on 12/21/31. Survived by: wife, Maurine “Rene” Marshall of the home. Surviving family: son Jeffery
Continued from Page A1 D Marshall, step-son Matt Armstrong, two sisters Melba Brooks, Eva Hammons. Four “adopted” grandchildren; RC, Manny, Maggie and Chloe. The family suggests memorial contributions to
the South Liberty Baptist Church. Condolences for the family may be left at ChurchArcherPasley.com (Arr: Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, 119 E. Franklin St., Liberty, MO 64068)
REVIEW: County’s health organizations reach milestones Continued from Page A1 the changes in crime and arrests were due, in large part, to the increased efforts of the sheriff’s office employees. Conversely, the county saw an increase in street and outlaw motorcycle gang activity in 2013. The sheriff’s office staged an operation aimed at preventing motorcycle gang activity in September after Ryne Dittmer/File Photo receiving information that The Clay County Constitution Commission completed its proseveral outlaw motorcycle posal for a new county constitution July 29, 2013. The docugangs planned to make an ment was rejected by voters in November. appearance at the Mule Run event in Kearney. center celebrated its 60th years of service on Aug. 21. anniversary on April 3. The The organization serves resimilestone was recognized dents of Clay, Platte and Ray Health services recognize anniversaries with an open house that counties. The Clay County Public brought together a collecHealth Center and Tri- tion center’s community County and Education Editor County Mental Health and fellow county health Ryne Dittmer can be reached Services celebrated anniver- department partners. Triat 389-6606 or ryne.dittmer@ saries in 2013. The health County recognized its 20 npgco.com.
Assembly Of God
Christian
Methodist
LIBERTY FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
GASHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
11 101 N. Forest Ave. Liberty, MO 64068 pastorjeff@liberty-assembly.org
Ph. (816) 781-6633 Jeff Davidson, Pastor
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(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
Schedule: Sunday School ................... 9:30 am AM Worship .....................10:30 am Sunday Evening ................. 6:00 pm
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
web site: metrobaptistchurch.com Traditional Music and Choir Expository Biblical Preaching
Sunday services .............10:30am & 6:00pm Wednesday evening ......................7:00pm
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9555 N. Oak Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 734-2216 ext. 204
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GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH An Open and Affirming Congregation
www.graceepiscopalliberty.org SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Sunday Worship ............ 9:00, 10:15 & 11:30 am Children’s Sunday School.....9:00, 10:15 & 11:30 am Pre-K - 5th Grade Sunday School .........10:15 am
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The Rev. Susan McCann, Rector The Ven. John McCann, Priest Associate
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Non-Denominational HANDS OF CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 6321 NW Union Chapel Rd. Parkville, MO 64152
520 S. 291 Hwy. (816) 781-6262
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Childcare Provided. Casual Dress The coffee’s hot, the music rocks and the message is real.
9:00 am – Education 10:15 am – Worship
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Modern and Traditional Music Nursery Provided
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THE HARMONY VINEYARD 600 NE 46th Street Kansas City, MO 64116
Sunday Service ..............8:30am-10:00am ............................... 10:30am-12:15pm Wednesday Service ..Classes start at 7:00pm
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Church Directory
GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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Paul Vescovo is the sheriff of Clay County. He began his current term in January 2013.
Sunday Worship .....................8:15 & 10:45 am Children’s Wee Worship ..........................10:30 am Garden Village Worship ..................... 9:30 am Youth Service ................................. 5:30 pm Adult & Children’s Sunday School ......... 9:30 am NURSERY PROVIDED
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METRO BAPTIST CHURCH
and eight were detained for violations. Also it has been a year of changes for the Detention Division. The year began with a new captain, Cathy Compton, and the promotion of a new operations lieutenant, Tony Propst. During the year, we established the position of intake sergeant and are recruiting for fixed booking positions to streamline the booking process, reduce the number of errors made during intake, and shorten training time for new employees not assigned to booking. The Detention Emergency Response Team was re-activated under the direction of Sgt. Lisa Veto
and after a two weeks of “training the trainer” for both Sgt. Veto and Sgt. Caleb Brashear, the team is off to a productive start and ready to handle combative inmates in a safe and efficient manner. The Detention Unit donated $5,000 toward the purchase of two new drug detection canines that will be assigned to sweep the booking and housing floors on a weekly basis. Our Detention Center has booked approximately 6,022 inmates, released approximately 6,059 and maintains an average population of approximately 330. Our minimal classification staff will classify approximately 4,000 inmates. Next year we will attempt to review our staffing needs in an effort to save money and hire that appropriate positions to run this facility in a skilled and safe manner. The year has been very busy, and in closing I would like to thank the citizens of Clay County for their continued support and willingness to make Clay County a safe place to live and work.
7715 North Oak Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64118
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and his dedicated professional team. Due to the change in the sheriff administration at the first of the year, the Sheriff’s Office underwent organizational changes requiring significant efforts by the Administration Division personnel to accommodate those changes. The group of handled all the needed changes with their usual professional demeanor and can-do spirit. The Judicial Community Courts Service Division includes the school resource, civil, fugitive, court security, transportation, sex offender registration and concealed and carry weapon units. In 2013 we had our first sequester jury trial in 20 years. Due to the professionalism of our deputies, it went off without a hitch. In June the sex offender registration enforcement unit, the U.S. Marshall Service and local police agencies conducted a compliance check on 55 offenders living in the southwest Clay County. Out of the 55 offenders checked, 47 were in compliance
“Our Detention Center has booked approximately 6,022 inmates, released approximately 6,059 and maintains an average population of approximately 330.”
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Clarence Donald “Don” Marshall
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.
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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
NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
6 1441 NE Englewood Rd. Sunday Service ....................... 10:30 am Sunday School ..........................9:15 am Rev. Seth Wheeler Childcare Available www.northminsterkc.org 453-2545
If you would like to have your church included in the Church Directory, please contact Rachel at 816.389.6618
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Thursday, January 2, 2014
On the Record Dec. 19 ■ ■ 7100 BLOCK OF N PARK AV/DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ ■ 1200 BLOCK OF NE 66TH ST/DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ ■ 7200 BLOCK OF N M1 HWY/STEALING ■ ■ 2200 BLOCK OF NE 56TH TER/UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM ■ ■ 3600 BLOCK OF NE 67TH ST/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY ■ ■ 6100 BLOCK OF N VIRGINIA AV/ DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY ■ ■ 6100 BLOCK OF
N VIRGINIA AV/ DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY ■ ■ 2000 BLOCK OF NE 67TH ST/DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY ■ ■ 6600 BLOCK OF N MICHIGAN AV/ DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
Dec. 20 ■ ■ 1500 BLOCK OF NE 70TH TER/ASSAULT ■ ■ 1400 BLOCK OF NE 69TH TER/AUTO THEFT STOLEN ■ ■ 6300 BLOCK OF N HOWARD AV/MISSING PERSON
■ ■ 169 NB RAMP/NARCOTICS POSSESSION
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Dec. 21 ■ ■ 3700 BLOCK OF NE SHADY LANE DR/DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ ■ 7200 BLOCK OF N M1 HWY/STEALING ■ ■ 6100 BLOCK OF N VIRGINIA AV/STEALING
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Dec. 24 ■ ■ 5900 BLOCK OF N PARK AV/DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■ ■ 6800 BLOCK OF N BROADWAY/DISORDERLY CONDUCT
■ ■ 900 BLOCK OF NE 72ND ST/BURGLARY ■ ■ 6000 BLOCK OF N ANTIOCH RD/STEALING
■■ 6400 BLOCK OF N DISORDERLY CONDUCT PROSPECT AV/DISORDERLY CONDUCT ■■ 7000 BLOCK OF N OLIVE
Dec. 25 ■■ 7000 BLOCK OF N OLIVE ST/ASSAULT
The Gladstone Department of Public Safety promoted Sgt. Kenneth F. Buck III to the rank of police captain effective Dec. 25. Buck has assumed command of the Investigations Division in the department. Buck has been employed with the department 35 years. He has served as a dispatcher, patrol officer, traffic officer, corporal and sergeant in Kenneth F. Gladstone. Buck III
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