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Victorian love tokens on display School bond, starting Valentine’s Day levy on ballot Romance, flirtation and love: while the feelings may not change, the customs of communicating them often do. A new exhibit at the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum, “Victorian Love Tokens,” explores some of the ways Victorians expressed themselves when courting or to show affection to friends and family. The display includes custom-made coins designed exclusively for the recipient, paper valentines and fashionable accessories such as fans or gloves used to signal romantic intentions. It will be open from Friday, Feb. 14, until May. In its simplest terms love tokens are recognized as a single coin that has been customized and individually altered before being given as a gift. Love tokens are smoothed on either one or both sides of the coin and engraved by hand with names, initials, pictures, scenes, favorite sayings, dates, or designs, according to a press release. It is this personalization that makes Victorian love tokens unique collectable items. Popular in America and Europe from 1860 to 1919, love tokens were often worn as jewelry with several coins collected and displayed on watch fobs, necklaces or bracelets. Single coins were worn as stick pins, collar buttons or sometimes broaches. Both men and women gave and received love tokens and wore them, but single young women were the most common recipients of love tokens. With initialed coins, it is sometimes difficult to determine whether the initials are that of the giver or receiver, as both were common practices. The work and skill level of the engraver varied greatly from simple letters to
ornately styled lettering. Most love tokens were made in a short amount of time and were first commissioned at fairs or carnivals. As the custom grew in popularity, professional jewelers and engravers were hired to create even more elaborate designs. Any type of coin could be used, but the most frequently used coins were silver dimes because of its soft and easily engraved surface. The exhibit can be seen at the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum, 6607 NE Antioch Road. The exhibit will open with a special wine and cheese event for Valentine’s Day from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 14. The cost is $15 per person. To reserve tickets, contact Museum Manager Erica White at 423-4107.
Crowded schools, security and overdue facility repairs top list of needs
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Love tokens — coins that have been altered before being given as a gift — were popular in America and Europe from 1860 to 1919. Many of these customized coins were incorporated into jewelry.
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“Victorian Love Tokens,” a new exhibit at the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum in Gladstone, explores some of the ways Victorians expressed themselves during courtship or when showing affection to family and friends. It will be open Friday, Feb. 14, until May.
After nearly a year of discussion, the North Kansas City Schools Board of Education has decided to ask voters to approve two ballot issues in April: a $20 million bond and a 26-cent operating levy. This is the first time in seven years the school board has asked voters for a tax increase. The $20 million bond would accomplish three objectives, outlined on the district website: • Create more classroom space to avoid school crowding. • Ensure safer places to learn and work. • Complete overdue repairs and maintenance at schools and facilities. If passed by voters, 14 computer labs in elementary and middle schools would be converted to regular classrooms. With the introduction of up-to-date mobile technology, computer labs are no longer needed. In addition, security upgrades would be implemented across the district to include controlled visitor check-in, security cameras, door lock upgrades, LED exterior perimeter lighting and playground fencing. A
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News in Brief Dentist offers free children’s cleanings Northland dentist Dr. Robert G. Marx will perform free cleanings and full dental exams for children Saturday, Feb. 1, to kick off National Dental Health Month. Marx began Have a Heart Day one Saturday in February 26 years ago to provide free dental cleanings and full dental exams for the children of the community who needed dental care but who had been unable to receive regular dental care. This year, 130 appointments have been set already, and the standby list is growing, according to a press release. Each child will get a professional teeth cleaning, X-rays and a thorough oral exam, along with a toothbrush, toothpaste and other goodies donated by local merchants. Those needing treatment will be scheduled back for future appointments at no cost to their parents. In efforts to make this a non-scary visit for the children, Pinky Lee the Clown will be making custom made balloon creations for each child to entertain them before their visit. KC Wolf from the Kansas City Chiefs will also be here to entertain the families. Marx calls this day of service Have a Heart Day, making the connection between National Children’s Dental Health Month and Valentines Day. Since beginning Have a Heart Day in 1989, Marx has treated more than 2,500 children. His office is at 5708 N. Broadway in Gladstone.
Jobless rate drops slightly Missouri’s unemployment rate fell by two-tenths of a point in December to 5.9 percent, the lowest unemployment rate since June 2008, according to data released last week by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. In comparison, the U.S. unemployment rate for December was 6.7 percent. December’s cold and wet weather conditions affected nonfarm payroll employment on a seasonally adjusted basis, most prominently in the construction industry (down 4,200). Other industries experienced growth during the month of December, including professional and business services (up 3,900) and administrative, support and waste management services (up 2,400). Companies interested in learning more about Missouri’s resources for new and expanding businesses should visit www. ded.mo.gov.
Walk ’N Wag to benefit city animal shelter Walkers on two legs and four are invited to a fundraiser for the Gladstone Animal Shelter. The one-mile Walk ’N Wag will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Happy Rock Park, 76th Street and North Antioch Road. Activities beginning at 8:30 a.m. will include
a variety of demonstrations, T-shirts for human entrants and goodie bags for canine participants. KC Disc Dogs and vendors will be on site. The annual event is “a benefit for the animals that visit the Gladstone Animal Shelter, helping to provide a better environment,” according to a city press release. The entry fee is $20 per walker and dog team through Thursday, April 10, and $25 after that date. Registrations made after Friday, April 11, are not guaranteed a T-Shirt. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the city shelter. Advance registration has begun and will continue through Friday, April 18, at the Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall or at the Gladstone Community Center. To view a registration form, visit www.gladstone.mo.us. Packet pick-up and late registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. the day of the event. For more information, contact 423-4085 or RussC@gladstone.mo.us.
Missouri Channel increases the transparency and accessibility of state government by making recordings of legislative debate available online. “With the 2014 legislative session upon us, The Missouri Channel provides an important opportunity for Missourians to listen in as our legislature debates key issues,” Kander said in a press release. “Whether you want to conduct research on a particular bill or simply learn more about how our government operates, The Missouri Channel is a valuable resource accessible to anyone at any time.” The website will be updated regularly with recordings until the legislature adjourns on May 16, 2014.
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STORYTIME: Toddler storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library, 6060 N. Chestnut Ave. For more information, call 454-1306.
LIBRARY: Preschool storytime will be at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library. 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, 692 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 and fees, call 437-2489. 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.
Saturday, Feb. 1 FUNDRAISER: Fairview Christian Church will hold its annual book sale from 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, 1800 NE 65th St. LIBRARY: A children’s program on African-American inventors will begin at 11 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library; registration is required. The Professional Photographers Association of Greater Kansas City will present the “Loan Collection 2012 and 2013” print exhibit starting at 2 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 3 BETA SIGMA PHI: The Northland Area Council of Beta Sigma Phi will meet at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1441 NE Englewood Road. The Northland Assistance Center will present a program. Members are requested to bring a can of soup to donate to the center. Reservations are also due for the Sweetheart Event to be held Feb. 8. Visitors are
welcome. For more information, call Bobbi Wagner at 436-6903. LIBRARY: Teen Olympics will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library. Register at mymcpl.org or by calling 454-1306. Beginning Readers will meet at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 4 IAAP: The Northland Chapter of IAAP will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Skyview Room of North Kansas City Hospital. There will be a Mexican dinner buffet. The program will be “Grammar Tips for Professional Development,” presented by Paula Puszcewicz. For more information, contact Sandy at slane@dfamilk or 801-6428.
RETIRED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES: The Clay/Platte Area Retired School Employees will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Kansas City North Community Center, 3930 NE Antioch Road in Kansas City. The program will be presented by singer and guitarist Dean Mathis. Members are asked to bring a canned food donation for a local food pantry.
No registration is required. For information, call 741-8708.
Obituaries
SENATOR: U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt’s staff will host a mobile office visit from 3 to 4 p.m. on the third floor of the Clay County Administration Building in downtown Liberty.
Harold Charles Cutshall
Friday, Feb. 7
Harold Charles Cutshall, 82, Liberty, MO died January 21, 2014. Inurnment at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA. A veteran of the Korean conflict, he served in the Army and Air Force. Preceded by wife, Shirley Cutshall; brothers, Jack, Duane and Dennis Cutshall and sister, Beverly Edwards. Survivors by sister Shirley Ealey and brother Richard C. Cutshall and their families. Arrangements: Church-ArcherPasley Funeral Home, Liberty, MO 64068 816-781-2000.
NARFE: The National Active & Retired Federal Employee’s Association Platte/Clay Cahmber 2256 will meet at 10 a.m. at Wexford Place, 6500 N. Cosby Ave. in Kansas City. All current LIBRARY: A four-week basic or retired federal employees and yoga class for adults will be at their spouses are invited. Lunch 7 p.m. at the Antioch branch of will be available at Wexford Mid-Continent Public Library. Place after the meeting, for more information, call Ethlyn at 454-3491.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
MENTAL HEALTH: The TriCounty Mental Health Services Family Support Group will discuss services available from the organization’s liaison from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 3100 NE 83rd St. in Kansas City. For more information, call 468-0400 or visit www.tri-countymhs.org.
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 weightROTARY: Gladstone Rotary loss education and support. meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Fairview Christian Church, 1800 Visit for free. Class is led by NE 65th St. For more information, a home economist and will visit www.gladstonerotary.org. continue every Wednesday.
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.
ballot: District website outlines bond, levy questions Continued from Page A1
vote would prevent cutting educational programs and help accomplish two key also would help keep class sizes in check as the district objectives: • Continue current edu- grows. Passing the companion bond issue would add cational programing. • Address new student classroom space, enhance growth in the coming years. safety and security, and If the operating levy is address overdue repairs and approved, it would add facility maintenance.” The district also offers $92 a year for the owner of a $150,000 home with the following rationale for $20,000 in personal prop- bringing the bond and levy erty. Passage of the bond increase to voters. A growing district with would add $112 a year. Both questions together would declining revenues Student enrollment is equal $17.01 a month in growing by 250 to 300 new taxes. The district website sums pupils a year. Since 2008, up the need for the April 8 nearly 1,700 new students ballot questions by saying, have moved into the dis“In short, a successful levy trict. Amid this enrollment
growth, the district’s total assessed valuation (residential and commercial property values) started to fall and now sits at 2004 levels. This decline cost NKC Schools $16 million in local tax revenues from 2008 to 2014. During this same period, the district lost almost $14 million in state funding for a total operating revenue loss of $30 million. To compensate for the shrinking revenues and to sustain a steadily growing enrollment, the district has cut nearly $30 million in operating expenses in the past six years. To do so, the district:
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• Stove • Fridge • A/C • Deck • Second Floor • No Pets
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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.:
• 4 lines • 4 weeks
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Apartments Furnished
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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Apartments Unfurnished
515
OAK TREE APTS Studios with Kitchen
(816) 842-7000
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
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Duplexes
903
Help Wanted
Auctions
903
1340
Auctions
Autos
2008 Mercury Milan, V6, only $5995.00 (816) 415-8401. 2010 Ford Focus SES, only $10,995.00, (816) 415-8401.
Earn a Guaranteed Hourly Wage PLUS Mileage reimbursement PLUS Generous Performance Based Commission
2011 Chevy Aveo, only $8995.00 (816) 415-8401. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country, only $7995.00. (816) 415-8401.
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.
1365
SUVs
The ideal candidate must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible hours; mainly Wednesday – Friday late afternoons and weekend days. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills: • • • •
2 BR, 1 BA, 4 plex in Riverside $550/mo., $250/dep.
515
Help Wanted
Direct Sales Representative WANTED
(2004 Swift Ave, NKC)
Single Adults Only
G l a d s t o n e D i s p a t c h A5
CLASSIFED
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
Please submit application and resume to the:
2004 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4, tow package, 121k, excellent condition, $7400.00 816-547-4104
Liberty Tribune Attn: Circulation Sales Supervisor 104 N. Main St. Liberty, MO 64068.
Water & trash paid 816-436-7871
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You may also e-mail your resume to kevin.quinn@npgco.com EOE
CASH !!!!
2 BR duplex, 2 BA, off n. Brighton,
FOR YOUR GOOD CLEAN USED CAR, TRUCK OR VAN. CALL RICK: 816-781-1026 or 816-223-4655
gar w/opnr, appls, lawncare provided,
Vocational Services, Inc.
$700/$250 dep. 816-436-7871
Wanted Automotive
Is accepting applications for the following management position: • FINANCIAL MANAGER ($35,600 to $37,600 per year) Salary based on education and or work experience. This is a salaried position located in Liberty, MO. VSI offers a benefit package including: health care, dental, visions, life insurance, sick and vacation pay.
Professionally Managed by Charles F. Curry Real Estate Company
319
Houses For Rent
8115 N. Jefferson, 3 BR, attached gar., new carpet, no pets, enclosed patio, $900 + $500 dep., references. 816-353-7375. FOR RENT- 3 bdrm., 2 bath house, Smithville, MO. $995/mo. + $995 S/D. 816-217-4228. Near Claycomo, 5534 N Bennington, 3BR, 3BA, finished rec-room, all appls., references, $950/mo. + dep. 781-7479.
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Mobile Home Sites
515
Help Wanted
FairPoint Communications Kearney, MO Combination Tech Chosen applicant responsible for installing phone lines, troubleshooting broadband equipment, & operating test equipment. Working knowledge of Excel a must. Should have knowledge of telephone plant components. Apply online @ www.fairpoint.com or send resume to staffing@fairpoint.com. FairPoint Communications is an EOE all are encouraged to apply.
Salesperson. Prefer experience, but will train the right person. Please contact Bill or Matt, 816-532-0900.
816-452-0866
Northgate Mobile Estates 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.
Employment
500 515
Help Wanted
All Northland Area
JANITORIAL OFFICE CLEANING
Individuals, Partners, Retirees
Orthodontic chair-side assistant, experience preferred, P/T. Barry Rd. & Congress. Call 816-746-1200, or fax 816-746-8937. 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. Earn up to $2,350. Study Avail. for adults age 18-55. If you are a nonsmoker, taking no medications, Avail. for overnight stays, you may qualify. Interested? Study 4988. Quintiles! 913-894-5533.
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Job Information
Trucking/ Drivers
1530
FREE PICK UP
MAXINE CALDWELL ESTATE AUCTION Sunday, February 2 • 11:00 AM
550 Home Health
Merchandise
700 Musical Instruments
For information call
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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.
Call, fax our email your open positions today! Email: rchrisman@npgco.com Fax: 816-414-3340 Direct: 816-389-6618
Church Pianist needed, First Baptist Church, Kearney. 8:15 am weekly Sunday morning worship services. 628-5693
CI T Y C L E R K The City of Gladstone, MO is seeking a City Clerk. Excellent benefits. Annualized Salary Range: $42,412$66,798. Submit resume, detailed letter of interest and application by 5pm, February 10, 2014. Visit our website for more information www.gladstone.mo.us. Drug Free Workplace. EOE.
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Trucking/ Drivers
DRIVERS: Local/Regional! Kansas City Reefer! CDL-A, 1 yr. Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics. Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-3369642. Drivers: Make $63,000.00yr or more, $2,500.00 Driver Referral Bonus & $1,200.00 Orientation Completion Bonus! CDL-A OTR Exp. Req. Call Now: 1-855-3495768. Drivers: CDL-B: Great Pay, Hometime! No-Forced Dispatch! New singles from St. Joseph to surrounding states. TruckMovers.com or 888-567-4861
Earnest Shepherd Youth Center 610 E Shepherd Rd., Liberty, Mo
Over 350 Lots!!! Over 150 Morgan & Peace Dollars; Gold Coins; Early Draped Bust & Capped Bust Coins; 1806 Half Dollar; High Grade Capped Bust Half Dollar Collection; Many Key Dates; Early Proof Sets; Silver Eagles; Books of Coins; Commemoratives. See Website for photos! S T EV E R IT T ER AU CT I ON Ex. S p g s ., M O . (81 6 )6 3 0 - 125 2 S te v e & S te v e n R i tt e r www .r i tt er a u cti on .co m
Pets/Supplies
Transportation
800
1300
815
2-5 evenings/wk
(816) 472-8181 K.K. Custom
COIN AUCTION
Home/Business Cleaning
1600
Painting
Bailey Painting LLC Interior/Exterior Painting Firefighter Owned & Operated Call Ben for free est. 816-217-3360
S & F PAINTING
Interior/Exterior, Paperhanging Residential/Comm. Quality Work, Reasonable Rates. 24 Years Experience
816-734-5580
New & Used Yamaha & Pearl River pianos plus several other brands. Nice selection of Yamaha digital pianos,
Let us help you find the most qualified and competent people to join your organization.
Worlds of Fun • Gladstone • Liberty Barry Rd / I-29
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
Saturday, February 1 • 11 AM
1540
#1JANE A’s Professional Housecleaning, LLC Complete Service, Reasonable Rates, Serving Liberty &The Northland. Supplies Furnished. Insured • Licensed• Bonded 816-868-5024
Much early American antiques, Pie safe, Painted washstand, Oak doll furniture, Lot primitives, Lightening rods, Pictures & frames, Coin, silver, Paper goods, Christmas & holiday items, Quilts, Many boxes still to search thru.
Get paid to care for your loved ones at home. Medicaid required, call 816-226-7490. Email: helpfulhands inhomecare@gmail.com
HIRING??
● PT, 4-hour shift ● No weekends
816-558-2068
Pleasant Valley Center 6805 Sobbie Road, Pleasant Valley, MO
Healthcare
772
Haul/Trash Removal
A L L T H I N G S M E TA L Appliances • Water Heaters Furnaces • AC Units Outdoor Items • Scrap Metal
Selling another session from this great collection at the
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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.
COMPANY DRIVERS I OWNER OPERATORS *Now Hiring CDL School Grads* Home Weekly! Great Benefits. Midwest Runs. Safety/Referral Bonuses. 888300-9935.
Kindred Chevrolet has a rare opportunity for a
Northgate Mobile Estates
1527
DRIVERS: Home Daily! And great Revenue! Sounds too good to be true! Triple Crown is Hiring for Owner Operators. Class A CDL and late model tractor needed or we have Lease Purchase Program. 888-992-5609.
Get your real estate license NOW!! Classes start Feb. 3 in Gladstone. Free catalog. 816-455-2087. www.realestateprepschool.com
Claycomo- Quaint neighborhood, close to shopping, schools & hwys. Single lots $315. Water and sewer paid, yards mowed. Professionally managed by Charles F. Curry R/E Co.
533
1400
Call June 816-436-0101
Call An Expert
To apply send resume to the attention of the HR Manger at Vocational Services, Inc. at 935 Kent St., Liberty, MO or by fax to 816-792-9501 or email hr@vsiserve.org Equal Opportunity Employer / AA
3 BR, 1.5 BA Duplex in Liberty, all appliances included except fridge, 1 car garage. W/D hookups.
Wood
For Sale, hard wood, oak & mixed hardwood. $100 a 1/2 cord. 816734-9662 or 816-304-6198.
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Miscellaneous
Misc. Pets
English Bull Dogs/ Old English Bull Dogs, first shots & worming, chocolate & white and other colors. 816204-1484.
HELP WANTED Check out the opportunities in this week’s classifieds.
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Miscellaneous
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Autos
Published the second week of every month.
2006 Ford F150 only $12,995.00 (816) 415-8401.
2007 Dodge Caliber, only $6995.00. (816) 415-8401.
SELL
it in the
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Steel Buildings
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Steel Buildings
A6 G l a d s t o n e D i s p a t c h
CLASSIFED
T H U R S D A Y, J A N U R A Y 3 0 , 2 0 1 4
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 PLUMBING
BLACK DIRT / BOBCAT
HOME IMPROVEMENT
PAINTING/WALLPAPERING
Black Dirt Bobcat
GUARANTEED GUTTERING
THE PAINT/ PAPER SPECIALIST
“WE DO EVERY HOME LIKE OUR OWN”
✰ Seamless Aluminum 5” ✰ Various Colors ✰ 30 Years of Experience ✰ Leafproof
PAT MORRIS OWNER/OPERATOR
QUALITY INSTALLATION CLEAN REMOVAL PLUS WALL & TRIM REPAINTING
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MORRISFAMILYPLUMBING@YAHOO.COM
(Off-Duty Firefighter)
DAYS & EVENINGS ✰ JOHN TUBBS
816-436-2191
(816) 678-4962
BUILDING/REMODELING
LAWN AND LANDSCAPE
TREE SERVICE
STITES REMODELING
McKown Landscape
Advanced Tree Experts North
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
816-786-4624
Owners: Ronny & Lisa McKown Insured & with work comp
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
27+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FREE ROOM MEASURES
• Trimming • Removal • • Storm Reconstruction •
Owner, Daman Wilson Cell: 913-963-4016 Office: 816-781-4479
Mckownlandscape.com
Fully Insured/Licensed Master Arborists 14 Years in Business
PET CARE
816-532-2356
741-0456
FABRIC / QUILTING
5704 North Beaman COMPLETE LAWN CLEAN UPS
NOLL’S LAWN CARE -JDFOTFE BOE *OTVSFE r Family-Owned and Operated
www.desperatequilters.com Liberty, MO High Quality 100% Cotton Fabrics & Notions ★ Moda ★ Lakehouse ★ Amy Butler ★ Quilting Treasures ★ Alexander Henry ★ RJR ★ Michael Miller ★ And Many More!
AerBUF 0WFSTFFEJOH r Verticut .PXJOH r TSJNNJOH r &EHJOH #BHHJOH r .VMDIJOH Landscaping
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
LEAF CLEAN UP
816-729-3426
We Care about Your Trees
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!
817-734-8030
PAINTING/WALLPAPERING
HANDYMAN
Serving the Northland Since 1972
COLORMARC
FREE ESTIMATES
QUALITY PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENT • Commercial and Residential • Painting – Interior & Exterior 35 YRS of • Wallpaper Removal & Installation Experience • Texturing - All Types FREE • Interior Ceiling & Wall Repair ESTIMATES • Exterior Wood Rot Repair • Remodeling Available • INSURED •
Call Larry at 913-299-4081
• Brush • Chipping • Stump Grinding •Hauling
816-977-1820 816-518-7579 Lawson, MO
931-5822
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HEATING & COOLING
GLADSTONE
FURNACE & A/C Co. 303 NE 58th Street Gladstone, MO 64118
INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR PAINTING
816.452.0400 CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE OR
NO JOB TOO SMALL
(816)424-3200
Visit us @ www.gladstonefurnace-ac.com
FURNACE WITH CENTRAL A/C Installed $3695
PLUMBING PO Box 197 Holt, MO 64048
Newcomer Plumbing
+ TAX
75,000 BTU (80% efficiency) with 2.5 Ton Air Furnace only $1,495 Call us for other sizes
www.northlandheatcool.com WE INSTALL Mon-Fri
(816) 436-9988
CARS FOR SALE Looking for a new or used car? Check out the bargains in this week’s classifieds.
FIND
Insured Financing Available
the right people for the right job
Power Washing - Wall Paper Repair Trim & Decks 35 Years Exp. ~ Licensed & Insured
Celebrating 65 years of serving the Northland Family Owned & Operated – Service & Sales
Kenny J Owner
To Advertise Your Business
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
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RIGHT HERE... Call
816.389.6618
HOUSE? HOUSE?
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
Gladstone Dispatch A7
NRCC names Patty Garney 2013 Northlander of the Year Patricia Ann, known as Patty Garney, was named 2013 Northlander of the Year at the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet held Jan. 18 at Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. Her husband, Charles Garney, family, close friends, supporters, as well as NRCC members accompanied her to celebrate her award. Patty has served the Northland in a variety of ways, including her current role as the community liaison for the Briarcliff Development Co. and formerly as a Trans World Airlines hostess graduate, according to a press release. She has been involved on numerous boards and charitable organizations in Kansas City, including
PEO Sisterhood, Kansas City Presidents Organization and the Kansas City Symphony Guild. Most notably, she is the co-founder of the Harvest Ball, which she started in 1986 and has donated close to $7 million in the Kansas City community with emphasis on Clay, Platte and Ray counties. Throughout the years, Patty has held many responsibilities with William Jewell College Board of Trustees, Briarcliff Development Co. Board, Friends of the Zoo, Heart of America Unity Way, Synergy Services, Safehaven and other organizations. Patty has been recognized with dozens of awards and honors, including most recently the 2013 Keystone Vision Award presented to
both she and her husband; Hats Off to Mothers Award, May 2012; Service Above Self Award, presented to Patty and Charles Garney, April 2010; Park University Founders Day honoree, April 2007. Among her NRCC honors are the Business in Support of Education Award and being a distinguished graduate of the Leadership Northland Class of 1996. Patty’s love and commitment to her family — including six daughters, five grandchildren and three great-granddaughters — extends to those in the community. In her words, “The grass is not always greener on the other side, the grass is greenest where you water it.”
The Northlander of the Year award is given annually by the NRCC to recognize an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the betterment of the Northland. Spencer Fields received the 2012 award. Other past recipients include Betty Burch, Dick Holwick, David Carpenter, Anita Gorman, Dr. Don Breckon, Charles Garney, Jay Dillingham and Howard Breen. The mission of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the business community, economic growth and quality of life in the Northland. The organization serves Clay and Platte counties and represents more than 700 businesses.
169 & 92 Hwy., Smithville, MO • 532-0900
One of the NATIONS Oldest Dealerships!
Contributed photo
O 100 NW 72nd St., Gladstone, MO
Vendors Wanted!
(Just West of N. Oak on 72nd)
75014593
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
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Park Lawn Northland Chapel “Family owned since 1922” I-35 & M291 Highway
Services Include: All Professional Services Use of Motor Equipment Professional Staff Skilled Attendants Serving All Cemeteries
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.
Beautiful Facilities, Convenient Location, Ample Off-Street Parking, Uncompromised Service. On Call 24 Hours Per Day.
Call Don Brassfield for an appointment 75014232
816-781-8228
You’ll Love Our Valentine’s Day
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$23.00 WITH THIS COUPON VALID THRU FEB 15, 2014
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6100 NE Antioch Rd. Gladstone, MO 64119 (816) 459-9500 Fax (816) 459-7029
KINDRED CHEVROLET
Come Visit Our Exciting New Antique Mall!
• Antiques • Fine Furniture • Artwork • Primitives g for Everyone! y • Mid-Century Modern • Something
75016219
NEW 2013 Chevy Sonic LT
NEW 2013 Chevy Malibu ECO
Was $18,860
Was $26,860
Kindred Blowout Price $ 15,518**
Kindred Blowout Price $ 20,489**
NEW 2013 Chevy Equinox LT AWD
NEW 2014 Chevy Spark
Starting At Kindred Blowout Price $ ** $ ** 14,927 25,279 PRE-OWNED VEHICLES Was $28,695
*See dealer for complete details. **Not all buyers will qualify for all rebates. See dealer for complete details. † Photo for illustration purposes only.
NOW OPEN Happy Rock Antiques
Sale Ends January 31, 2014
Family owned since 1922 • 169 & 92 Hwy., Smithville, MO • www.KindredChevy.com • 532-0900
Patty Garney is recognized as the 2013 Northlander of the Year by the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s annual banquet Jan. 18. Previous NRCC honors include the Business in Support of Education Award and being a distinguished graduate of the Leadership Northland Class of 1996.
2008 Pontiac G8 GT*
V8. Loaded. This is a very rare find with only 52K miles.
2012 Chevy Malibu 2LT*
Power heated leather seats. Moonroof. Chrome wheels, and low miles.
2013 Chevy Cruze LTZ*
2014 Chevy Impala 2LT*
2009 Chevy HHR SS*
2011 Kia Optima*
2006 Chevy Suburban LT Z71*
New body style. Loaded. This car has almost every option!!!
Loaded with options and great MPG!!! Don’t wait long. This car will not last long at this price.
Turbo charged. Leather. Moonroof. Great looking and low miles.
Loaded. 4x4. Leather. Heated seats. Power moonroof. Quad buckets. DVD player. One owner.
2005 Mini Cooper*
Loaded. Loaded. Moonroof. Leather. Heated seats. Low miles.
2013 Chevy Equinox LT*
AWD. Low miles and 29 MPG. Another great deal.
Hatchback. Leather heated seats. Glass top, and much more!
2007 Chevy Tahoe LTZ*
2007 Chevy 2500 LT Crew Cab*†
2011 Chevrolet 2500 LT*
4x4. Moonroof. DVD. Leather heated seats. It also has quad buckets for the middle seats.
4x4. Leather. Loaded. Duramax & an Allison transmission. Don’t miss this very hard to find truck.
Crew cab. 4x4. Duramax diesel. Loaded and ready to go to work.
169 & 92 Hwy., Smithville, MO • 532-0900
A8 Gladstone Dispatch
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Fowl competition
By Carolyn Mueller
At home, Lily is a goofball.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Teams from Gladstone Bowl, Margarita’s, Dentistry for Children, Oakhill Day School, and two teams selected from the audience participated in the Linden Square Turkey Bowl at the Linden Square Ice Rink in downtown Gladstone this past weekend. Gladstone Bowl took home the trophy and a frozen turkey.
CHAPTER 3: Lily the Search & Rescue Dog
Tara’s Prosser’s brave, search and rescue dog is actually afraid of the oven! When Tara cleans the oven, Lily hides in the closet until it’s done. She doesn’t like to play outside when it is raining and she simply hates getting a bath. But she doesn’t mind getting wet if it’s snowing. Lily enjoys leaping into the air to try to catch the flakes on her tongue. She’s a smart girl, and thanks to Tara’s expert training, Lily can even poop on command! But when Lily is on a call, she is a different animal. She doesn’t mind getting wet, no matter how hard it’s raining, and the silly pup who is scared of the oven braves any dangers that come her way. Lily eventually developed from a wild, gray pup following her instincts, to a polished professional—a real search and rescue dog. Through Tara and Jeff’s connections with other emergency workers, they were able to find dog owners in town who were interested in search and rescue (SAR) training. Tara’s neighbors in Joplin could see the need for a rescue team in their rural community. Tara gathered a group of 10 handlers and 12 dogs to create Joplin’s PAWS K-9 Search and Rescue team, a hodgepodge group of dogs consisting of an Irish Setter, a Doberman, a few German Shepherds and Labrador Retrievers and even a Jack Russell terrier, with Lily and Tara at the helm. The team’s trainers are an eclectic mix, including an emergency response (ER) worker, a UPS driver, a college student, a stay-at-home dad and a mail carrier. The PAWS K-9 Search and Rescue team travels together to training classes and
demonstrations. They also host events to teach kids and community members about search and rescue work. Lily’s first successful rescue happened late one night when an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s wandered from home.
The police combed the dark woods for hours before calling Tara and Lily. Tara used the woman’s pillowcase to give Lily her scent, and off she bounded into the darkness, sniffing for a clue. Searching through the chilly night, Tara, almost ready to give up, gave the woman one last call. “Barbara!� The name echoed into the forest. Tara and Lily heard a whimper, a squeak, really, but it was enough. Lily leapt into the thorny overgrowth of blackberry bushes, while Tara trudged behind, trying to break her way through, attempting to save her skin from the snagging thorns of each vine. She found Lily on the other side of the brambles, pointing like a bird dog beside the elderly woman. But Lily’s job isn’t just to find people who are alive. Sometimes she searches for people who have died, solving mysteries and providing closure for families who are missing loved ones.
It is Lily’s sensitive nose that gives her this superpower. Lily is not only able to sniff out missing persons in the deep, dark woods, she can also smell through water! For example, if some unlucky person dropped a cheeseburger to the bottom of a lake, Lily, floating in a boat with her trainer, Tara, could smell that cheeseburger, and then indicate to Tara exactly where it was sitting beneath the waves. Just as impressive, if that same unlucky person buried the cheeseburger and a tree grew over the place where it sat underground, Lily could smell the burger in the wood and the leaves of the tree that grew there! While humans have a mere five million olfactory receptors, a Weimeranar has 220 million in its nose! In her work as a SAR dog, Lily uses every last one of hers.
Dig A Little Deeper! In this chapter, we learned about the amazing sense of smell that dogs possess. Visit Purina’s website at purinaproclub.com/sportingdog/SportingLibrary/ tracking-a-dogs-keen-sense-of-smell, and learn more about the canine olfactory system. Create a wiki that explains at least five key facts about the sense of smell. In the News: Lily is part of a team for search and rescue. She works with other first responders, such as police officers, firefighters, and EMTs. Locate a news story about a person in one of these professions. Read the story and find the author’s claim, then list the specific evidence the author used to support the claim. 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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