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MEET THE CANDIDATES: City Council On April 8, Gladstone voters will fill three City Council seats. Two three-year terms will be filled by incumbents Carol Suter and J. Brian Hill, the only two candidates for these seats. Voters will choose between R.D. Mallams and Shari Poindexter for the third seat, which has a one-year term. The Gladstone Dispatch asked the two candidates in the contested race — Mallams and Poindexter — about their backgrounds and their outlooks on the state of the city. Their responses appear below.
R.D. MALLAMS How long have you lived in Gladstone? I have lived in Gladstone for eight years, and I have been a resident of the Northland for 23 years. My wife is a lifelong resident of the Northland and a graduate of Oak Park High School. Do you have previous experience in an elected public office. No. What is your current occupation, and how long have you been working in this field? I have had the opportunity to have two rewarding careers. After serving 26 years in the Army, I retired at the rank of a colonel. I also am a retired public school educator, being selected as the Distinguished Principal of the Year in 2009 from the Kansas City Suburban Elementary Principal’s Association and serving more than 30 years either as a teacher or school administrator. Currently, I am an adjunct instructor for the University of Missouri-Columbia and University of Missouri-St. Louis. What is your educational background? In 2006, I received my doctorate from Saint Louis University in educational leadership; educational specialist degree in secondary administration and a master’s degree in elementary administration from University of Missouri-Kansas City; and a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University. In 1986, I graduated from the Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. What is your current civic involvement? I am currently serving on the Gladstone Planning Commission and recently was selected to serve on the city’s Capital Improvement Commission. I am the vice president for the Board of Education at Hope Leadership Academy, a charter school in Kansas City, 2013-2014. I am serving on the Board of Directors for the Northland Elks Lodge in Gladstone. I am a member of the American Legion Post 626 located in Gladstone. Finally, I am a member of the Planning Committee for the Northland Christmas Store. I was previously elected as the president of Brookhill Home Owner’s Association, 2003-2004. Why did you decide to run for a seat on the Gladstone City Council? I believe in the importance of public service. In both my military and education careers, I have had the opportunity to give back to our nation and to local communities and families. I am looking forward to serving on the City Council of Gladstone and continuing to make our city a great place to work and to raise a family. I am proud of our city and the responsible direction provided by the city administrators, the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce.
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Please describe what you consider the most important function of the City Council and its members. The role of the City Council is very similar to the role and responsibilities of the members of a local board of education. As a member of the City Council, you are responsible for selecting and evaluating the city manager. Working with the city staff, the City Council becomes responsible for approving ordinances, local laws and policies for the operation of the city. As a council member, you are responsible for listening and responding to the concerns of the local constituents. You have the responsibility of providing oversight on the fiscal management and execution of the city’s budget. However, it is important for council members to fully understand that the daily operation of the city is the responsibility of the city manager and his or her staff. What is going well in Gladstone right now? To what do you attribute those successes? Gladstone is a success story. The city staff and the City Council should be applauded for the sound fiscal management of the city’s resources and budget. With their vision, The Heights project is progressing, and soon new residents will be occupying the apartments. The addition of the skating rink, amphitheater and the summer concerts at Linden Square, and the Gladstone Community Center continue to be wonderful assets for the community. Each year, we become very appreciative of the city’s Public Works Department, especially during the winter months. Our parks and walking, biking trails, and recreational programs are some of the best in the metro. I attribute these successes to the quality of staff and their commitment to meeting the needs of our community’s residents. What are the biggest challenges facing Gladstone right now, and if elected, how would you help overcome them? With limited space for residential growth, I believe our biggest challenge is to continue to attract and retain businesses within Gladstone. Since we are landlocked, a focus must continue to be on redevelopment, both residentially and in the business community; and insuring the infrastructure of our streets, sewer systems, and sidewalks are well maintained. The residents of Gladstone value the quality of an effective and responsive public safety department (police, fire and ambulance services). We must insure that our community continues to be a safe community to work and raise a family. By continuing to focus on the above, increased revenue will be generated for city operations, and through sound fiscal management our city will continue to successfully meet the demands and the challenges in the upcoming years.
How long have you lived in Gladstone? Since 2007; prior to that, I lived close to the boundary of Gladstone. Do you have previous experience in an elected public office? No. What is your current occupation, and how long have you been working in this field? I am currently a full-time caregiver for my father. In 2013, he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. In April 2013, we moved him from Alaska to Gladstone. Prior to that, my professional experience has been in administration and project management. What is your educational background? Master of Business Administration, Baker University; Bachelor of Arts in psychology, Park University; associate’s degree in psychology, Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods What is your current civic involvement? Gladstone TIF Commission, 2012; Gladstone Building Commission, 2013 to present; Gladstone Planning Commission, 2013 to present; graduate of Gladstone’s Leadership Academy, 2013 Why did you decide to run for a seat on the Gladstone City Council? I feel a strong need to support the Public Safety Division of Gladstone. While we (Gladstone residents) feel evil happens outside our city limits, the fact remains that the evil that is experienced in the surrounding cities is creeping into Gladstone. We, as a city, need to equip our public safety personnel with the tools and resources they need to protect Gladstone’s residents.
and economical development. What is going well in Gladstone right now? To what do you attribute those successes? Our City Council has initiated two projects that will positively impact Gladstone. Linden Heights and the educational partnership with North Kansas City Schools and Northwest Missouri State University (Northland Innovation Campus) have the propensity of providing additional revenue to the city though taxes, recognition, revenue for local businesses and resources for the residents of Gladstone. What are the biggest challenges facing Gladstone right now, and if elected, how would you help overcome them? Gladstone has an aging population. There is a need to encourage young families and middle age professionals to live and shop within the city of Gladstone. Is there anything else you’d like to add? Gladstone is a great city to live and raise a family. The city government works extremely hard to meet our needs. As a city, we need to recognize those efforts and ensure they have the resources they need in the future.
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The eighth annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt will return to Happy Rock park Friday, April 11. Participating children will be divided into three age groups: 3 and younger, 4- and 5-year-olds, and 6- and 7-year-olds. Each egg hunter will need to bring a flashlight and basket. The hunt will start at 7:45 p.m. with the youngest group first. Activities for all ages begin at 7 p.m. and continue through all of the hunts. In case of inclement weather, call 437-2489 and choose option 4. The make-up date will be Saturday, April 12. Registration is required by Thursday, April 10, and can be completed online at www.activityreg.com; in person at Gladstone City Hall, 7010 N. Holmes St.; or by mail to Gladstone City Hall, Attn: Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, 7010 N. Holmes St., Gladstone, MO 64118. For more information, contact Jody Hydorn at 4234087 or JodyH@gladstone.mo.us.
Green tax holiday begins April 19 Clay County and the city of Gladstone will participate in the Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday from April 19 to 25. During the tax holiday, all retails sales of qualifying Energy Star-certified new appliances, up to $1,500 per appliance, will be exempt from state and local sales taxes. The Antioch Center Community Improvement District and Kansas City also are participating in the tax holiday. The tax holiday will apply to certified clothes washers, clothes dryers, water heaters, trash compactors, dishwashers, conventional ovens, ranges, stoves, air conditioners, furnaces, refrigerators, freezes and heat pumps. For more information, visit the Missouri Department of Revenue website at http://dor.mo.gov/business/sales/ taxholiday/green/.
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Linden Square undergoes a transformation from ice skating rink to a space for spectator seating. The city is prepping the outdoor venue at 70th and Cherry streets for its upcoming entertainment season. The Linden Square Amphitheater will kick off its 2014 season with an Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day Celebration on Saturday, May 24. Concerts and other performances are scheduled through the end of September.
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,â€? 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.
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Community Calendar THURSDAY, APRIL 3 LIBRARY: Preschool storytime is at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent 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.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 CHURCH WOMEN: The Northland Church Women United Spring Forum will be at Grace Baptist Church, 3101 NE Vivion Road in Kansas City. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by the program at 10. Community Interaction Officer Shelly Gaddis of the Shoal Creek Patrol will present “Keeping Young People Safe” and provide an update on crime trends mothers and grandmothers should be aware of. EGG HUNT: First Christian Church, 2018 Gentry St. in North Kansas City will have a children’s Easter egg hunt from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants should bring an empty basket and a flashlight. For more information, call 842-2341. SPRING SALE: Faubion United Methodist Church, 72nd Street and North Troost Avenue, will have its Spring Sale and Book Sale from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 4. It will continue 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5. There will be books, household goods, baked goods and other items. ARBOR DAY: Mayor Jean Moore, other Gladstone City Council members and Oakhill Day School students will commemorate Arbor Day at 10 a.m. at Central Park, 825 NE 70th Terrace. NARFE: The National Active & Retired Federal Employee’s Association Platte/Clay Chapter 2256 will meet at 10 a.m. at Wexford Place, 6500 N. Cosby Ave. in Kansas City. Awardwinning Lt. Kelli Bailiff, founder of KC Child Search, will be the guest speaker. All current or retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to
attend. Lunch will be available at Wexford Place after the meeting. For additional information, call Ethlyn McCleave at 454-3491.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 5 KARATE: A free karate camp for children 10 to 13 years old will be from 11 to noon Saturdays in April at AKKA Karate USA, 7504 N. Oak Trafficway. Registration is required by April 3 by calling 682-2428.
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MONDAY, APRIL 7 LIBRARY: Beginning Readers will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8 IAAP: Ramon LaRue, manager of Kay Jewelers at Independence Center, will present the program at the joint meeting of the Northland Chapter and Westport Chapter of IAAP. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with networking. A Mexican fiesta dinner will be served at 6, followed by the program at 6:30. To make reservations or inquiries, contact Sandy Lane at slane@dfamilk. com. LIBRARY: “Downloading eBooks for Kindle,” a program for adults, will begin at 2 p.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library; registration required. Toddler storytime is at 10 a.m. An English as a second language conversation group meets at 1 p.m. ROTARY: Gladstone Rotary meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Fairview Christian Church, 1800 NE 65th St. For more information, visit www.gladstonerotary. org. 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. 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 on women’s issues and situational awareness with Ray Orth, a retired U.S. Army major and
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 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. 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. GRANDFAMILIES: Northland Grandfamilies Program will meet at 10 a.m. at North Cross United Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion Road in Kansas City. The program will be “Estate Planning and Other Legal Decisions Facing Seniors,” presented by elder law and special needs attorney Kara Burgess. To attend, call 407-3490.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10 GOP: The Clay County Pachyderm Club will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Pizza Ranch, 116 Stewart Court in Liberty. The cost is $5 for nonmembers and free for members. For more information, contact claycountypachyderms@gmail.com or 407-9585.
NORTHAVEN HILLS: The Northaven Hills neighborhood meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Fairview Christian Church, 1800 NE 65th St. Officers for the current year will be elected. For more information, call Kaye Noland at 459-9995. LIBRARY: “Attracting and Feeding Wild Birds, a program for adults, will begin at 2 p.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library; registration required. LIBRARY: Preschool storytime is at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent 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.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
EGG HUNT: Antioch Community Church, 4805 NE Antioch Road in Kansas City, will hold its annual Easter egg hunt from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will be grouped by age. Activities will include photos with the Easter bunny, egg dying, crafts, food and other family fun. The event is free and open to the community. 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. STORYTELLING: The River and Prairie Storyweavers Northland meets from 2 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at Woodneath Library Center, 8900 NE Flintlock Road in Kansas City. The group promotes the oral tradition of storytelling. All ages are welcome. Contact Steve Otto at 803-7056 or Gary Kuntz at 896-8611 for more information. CARNIVAL: The Northland Early Education Center’s Community Carnival will be 3 to 5 p.m. in the center’s parking lot, 8630 N. Oak Trafficway in Kansas City. The free event will include a bounce house, petting zoo, face painting and other activities. Concessions will be on sale. Proceeds from a raffle and concessions will benefit early education and therapy services for children with special needs in the metro area. For more information, call 420-9005.
LIBRARY: “Finding the Answers Through Meditation,” a program for adults, will begin at 2 p.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library; registration required.
FUNDRAISER: The third annual JJK Memorial Golf Tournament will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Paradise Point Golf Complex in Smithville. The event raises funds to construct the Children’s Memorial Reflection LENTEN DINNER: The Holy Garden and playground at Hobby Family Men’s Club will hold a Hill Park in conjunction with the Lenten fish and shrimp dinner city of Gladstone. The cost is $99 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the per person. For more information, parish hall, 919 NE 96th St. in visit www.jjkkids.com. Kansas City. This all-you-can eat meal includes baked/fried LIBRARY: Page Masters fish, shrimp, biscuits, French Book Group will meet at 11 a.m. fries, baked potato, coleslaw at the Antioch branch of Midand spaghetti. Tickets may be Continent Public Library. purchased at the door. Prices are $29 for a family, $12 per CRAFTS: Gashland adult and $5 for children ages Presbyterian Church, 8092 N. 6 to12. Children younger than 5 Oak Trafficway in Kansas City,
will host a family-friendly craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A food truck will be on site.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13 CONCERT: Northland Community Choir will perform Handel’s “The Easter Messiah, Parts II and III” with a full orchestra and featured soloist in a 40th anniversary event at 7 p.m. at Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel at Park University in Parkville. The suggested donation is $10 per person.
MONDAY, APRIL 14 LIBRARY: Beginning Readers will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch branch of MidContinent Public Library. Teen Anime Night will be at 6:30 p.m. Antioch Library Quilters and Stitchers will meet at 10 a.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15 LIBRARY: Toddler storytime is at 10 a.m. at the Antioch branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. A book group for adults will meet at 11 a.m. An English as a second language conversation group meets at 1 p.m. ROTARY: Gladstone Rotary meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Fairview Christian Church, 1800 NE 65th St. For more information, visit www.gladstonerotary.org. GARDENING: The Northland Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at Sherwood Bible Church, 4900 N. Norton Ave. in Kansas City. The program will be “Mental and Physical Benefits of Gardening” by Sue Waltemath of the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City. For more information, visit www.northlandgardenclub.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 NORTHLAND COALITION: Northland Coalition will hold a community luncheon meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3100 NE 83rd St. in Kansas City. Participants will plan programs and events to promote safer, substance-abuse-free communities. Lunch is complimentary, but reservations are required by contacting 8770498 or laurab@tri-countymhs. org.
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Cities report year of major growth Major growth for economic development and quality of life was evident in Clay County’s seven largest communities at the annual State of the Cities Luncheon on March 26. Sponsored by the
Local communities discuss progress at annual State of the Cities Luncheon Clay County Economic Development Council, the event at Harrah’s North Kansas City drew nearly 250 people, who heard a dramatic range of projects and announcements. Many of the most
significant involved job creation, one of the EDC’s pr ior it ies. Smit hv ille Mayor Brian Fullmer began by noting that one of the business expansions in that community occurred this year with help from the EDC. Liberty Mayor Lyndell Brenton had one of the most recent announcements, a $48.7-million expansion by LMV Automotive that is bringing 166 jobs. LMV is one of several developments by Ford suppliers, a major reason for EDC efforts that led to Ford’s $1.1 billion investment in Clay County. Gladstone Mayor Jean Moore, Kearney City
Manager Jim Eldridge and Excelsior Springs Mayor Ambrose Buckman also pointed to community improvements such as historic developments, walking trails and other qua lit y- of-life in f rastructure. One of the largest single projects, Gladstone’s “built from scratch� Village Center, is in the midst of several major additions. That city’s efforts to create a downtown include the recently announced Innovation Campus to house the Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies program and more. North Kansas City Interim Administrator
Mike Smith cited several projects there, including a study to determine the best route for the extension of the downtown trolley line. Along with several park projects, North Kansas City is seeing continued expansion of both its residential and commercial base, including additions to Hunt Midwest ’s Nor t hgate Village. Clay County’s largest city, Kansas City, required both Councilmen Ed Ford and Dick Davis for even an abbreviated overview of the work there. Kansas City efforts range from upcoming redevelopment of the former Antioch Center to the new Mosaic
Health Care. Along with major street projects such as Chouteau and Shoal Creek parkways, Kansas City also cooperated with Liberty and the Missouri Department of Transportation on the Flintlock Flyover, and the Interstate 35 and Missouri Highway 291 interchange. EDC President Tony Reinhart said the hundreds of new jobs, millions of dollars in development and community improvements reach nearly every corner of Clay County. “We’ve got a lot to be proud of,� he said. “And there’s more on the way. But what makes this happen is the effort and cooperation all of you bring.�
Issues with payroll procedures for county lead to lawsuit Auditor says she is blocked from documents needed to complete her job By Ryne Dittmer Clay County Auditor Sheila Ernzen has filed a lawsuit against County C om m issioners Pa m Mason, Gene Owen and Luann Ridgeway, and County Director of Human Resources Laurene Bonk in an effort to secure documents she says she has been denied access to that are necessary to complete her statutory duties. The documents in question are the county’s employee status change forms, which Ernzen said she uses to audit the county’s payroll. “I use the forms to confirm that all changes in the payroll system were authorized and entered correctly and that all changes that were authorized were entered,� Ernzen said. Ernzen said the issue began last fall when the county transitioned to a new payroll system. “I always have gotten (the forms) in the past. The county changed payroll systems in October. In the middle of November, I stopped receiving them. It was a very difficult transition between the systems, so I thought it was just an oversight that
“That lawsuit is not necessary, and the documents should have been given to her to be able to do her job.�
whatever time period she deemed appropriate and have our human resources director certify that to her. I do not agree Eastern County Commissioner Luann Ridgeway that she should have to seek a Sunshine request,� they had inadvertently to make a Sunshine Law Ridgeway said. “That lawmissed giving them to request in order to get suit is not necessary, and copies of the documents. the documents should me,� Ernzen said. After waiting for the Later that day, Ernzen have been given to her to transition to calm, was able to secure cop- be able to do her job.� A hearing on the lawErnzen said she requested ies of the forms with the the documents and was help of Assistant County suit was scheduled for told by Bonk on Monday, Counselor Kevin Graham. Tuesday, April 1. Details “Kevin Graham met from the hearing were not March 10, she would not be given copies because me at my office. I wasn’t available at press time. the forms contained able to make photocopies, confidential employee but I took the forms and wrote down the inforinformation. Best of the Northland “As soon as she told me mation. He watched me that, I went in and sent an make a list and signed voting begins this week. email to (county adminis- off that I had copied the See Pages B1-4. trator) Dean Brookshier, information actually on the commissioners and (county counselor) Don Norris. On Tuesday afternoon, that was when (assistant county counselor) Matt Thompson got back to me. He said that I wasn’t going to get it. I could look at them but couldn’t take them to place in my files.� Before the payroll deadline on March 19, Ernzen said she made repeated requests to obtain copies of the documents but was not successful. During a conversation that day, Ernzen said Thompson told her she would need
the forms,� Ernzen said. As Ernzen had yet to gain full access to the forms, the auditor filed the lawsuit March 26. On Monday, March 31, Thompson said he could not comment on the situation because of the ongoing litigation. E aster n C o u nt y Commissioner Luann Ridgeway also raised concerns with the situation. “I thought it had been agreed to that our auditor should be allowed to request every salary status change form and job title change form for
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Election News in Brief County ballot set for primaries Several candidates submitted their names for the races for county offices before filing closed on Tuesday, March 25. Several Republican and Democratic primaries will take place Tuesday, Aug. 5, although not all candidates have a primary opponent. The winners of the primaries will face off in the November general election. At the conclusion of filing, the August ballots included the following names. • Presiding commissioner: Republicans Jerry Nolte and Pam Mason (incumbent) and Democrat Jason C. Starr; • Auditor: Republicans Bruce Culley and Carol McCaslin, and Democrats Sheila Ernzen (incumbent) and Dale McCaslin; • Collector: Republicans Lydia H. McEvoy (incumbent) and Bill Doores, and
Obituaries Dixie Kay Ellison
In memorium of our beloved Dixie Kay Ellison (nee Tubaugh), who left us too soon on Jan. 21, 2014. A longtime Liberty resident, Dixie’s words of Dixie Kay wisdom, Ellison her sense of humor and her infectious signature laugh have left a long list of people with holes in their hearts. Dixie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. A celebration of Dixie’s life will be held at The Glenaire Clubhouse, 309 Smiley Road, Glenaire, MO, at 2 p.m. April 5.
Lois Catherine (Kay) Noble
Lois Catherine (Kay) Noble, 73, KCMO, died March 25, 2014. She retired from NKC School District where she taught Home Economics at Maple Park, Eastgate and New Mark Middle Schools. Survived by husband, Robert Noble; children, Kimberly Kay Noble and Douglas Robert Noble. The funeral service was Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Fairview Christian Church. The full obituary along with memories and condolences may be viewed at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Democrat Tom Brandom; • Clerk: Republicans Sheri Chapman (incumbent) and Megan Thompson, and Democrat Sherry C. Duffett; • Prosecuting attorney: Democrat Daniel White (incumbent); • Recorder of deeds: Republicans Jay Lawson (incumbent) and Katee Porter.
State auditor unopposed The filing deadline for the August primary closed March 25 without any Democrat filing to challenge the re-election of GOP State Auditor Tom Schweich. According to Schweich’s campaign, it is the first time since 1878 that no Democrat has filed for the state auditor’s office. It is not entirely a free pass. Candidates for both the Libertarian Party and the Constitution Party filed for the office. Schweich is seeking his second term as state auditor. It will be the only statewide elected office on the 2014 August primary and November general election ballots. No other statewide government office is up for election, and there is no U.S. Senate seat being contested. — Missouri Digital News
The North Kansas City Schools bond and levy ballot questions on the April 8 ballot are for basic needs to keep classrooms in our growing district safe, sound and not crowded. It’s been seven years since the Board of Education asked voters for financial help. Instead of raising taxes when funds got tight, they cut costs. We are proud that the North Kansas City Schools Board of Education and the district’s chief financial officer each won state-level awards for budget oversight and financial management. In fact, the district’s bond rating went up because of how well they handle money matters. At this point, however, there is nothing left to cut — unless you let classrooms get crowded and start eliminating some of the outstanding academic programs that give our students an edge on
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learning and life. As taxpayers, we have an investment in our schools. They shape the quality of life in our community and impact the value of the homes in our neighborhoods. Passing the bond and the levy will protect that investment and preserve quality learning. Many organizations support passing the bond and levy including: Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce, Northland Neighborhoods Inc., Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce, NKC PTA Council and The Kansas City Star. We encourage voters to keep North Kansas City Schools safe, facilities sound, classroom sizes in check and quality programs in place. Please vote “Yes + Yes” April 8 on the bond and the levy. Paula Pattillo and Kathy Warman, co-chairs Citizens Committee for NKC Schools
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Church Directory Assembly Of God
Christian Science
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LIBERTY FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
TENTH CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, KANSAS CITY
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
101 N. Forest Ave. Liberty, MO 64068 pastorjeff@liberty-assembly.org
Ph. (816) 781-6633 Jeff Davidson, Pastor
Schedule: Sunday School ................... 9:30 am AM Worship .....................10:30 am Sunday Evening ................. 6:00 pm
Baptist METRO BAPTIST CHURCH
3400 NE 80th Street, Kansas City, MO 64119 (816) 746-8388 web site: metrobaptistchurch.com Traditional Music and Choir Expository Biblical Preaching
Sunday services .............10:30am & 6:00pm Wednesday evening ......................7:00pm
Christian LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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
Episcopal GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH An Open and Affirming Congregation
www.graceepiscopalliberty.org SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9:00 am – Education 10:15 am – Worship
520 S. 291 Hwy. (816) 781-6262
138 N. Main, Liberty, MO Pastor Nikki Cooley Sunday School .......................9-9:45 am Traditional Worship ..................10:00 am Nursery Provided During Worship
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NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1441 NE Englewood Rd. Sunday Service ....................... 10:30 am Sunday School ..........................9:15 am Rev. Seth Wheeler Childcare Available www.northminsterkc.org 453-2545
The Rev. Susan McCann, Rector The Ven. John McCann, Priest Associate
Non-Denominational HANDS OF CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH 6321 NW Union Chapel Rd. Parkville, MO 64152 Modern and Traditional Music
Sunday Service...................10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...................10:30 a.m. Nursery Provided
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Rev. David Culver New Traditions Worship........ 8:30 am Sunday School ................... 9:30 am Traditional Worship ............10:50 am www.LCCDOC.org
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If you would like to have your church included in the Church Directory, please contact Rachel at 816.389.6618
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Gladstone Dispatch A9
Underage drinking warnings issued Clay County Prosecutor Daniel White and Clay County Sheriff Paul Vescovo are asking for the community to vigorously enforce Missouri’s laws against underage drinking. The request is included in a letter to parents in the community about the health and legal dangers of underage drinking. The information is especially timely as young people prepare to celebrate proms and graduation. The letter informs parents and guardians that the adolescent brain “cannot cope physically with the negative effects of alcohol.” Studies have reported that
“By stopping underage drinking, we improve the quality of life of our children, protect their futures, and we help ensure the next generation has every opportunity to reach their full potential.” Letter from Clay County Prosecutor Daniel White and Clay County Sheriff Paul Vescovo youth who drink as adolescents are three times more likely to become addicted to alcohol and seven times more likely to abuse other drugs such as methamphetamine and heroin. The information includes statistics about Clay County derived from the 2012 Missouri Student Survey. According to the survey, almost 75 percent of the county’s high school students
said they could easily access alcohol. Sixteen percent of high school students and 40 percent of high school seniors said they had consumed alcohol in the past 30 days. Legally, the letter points out that it is a crime for adults to provide alcohol to anyone younger than 21 or knowingly allow them to drink it. The letter concludes by asking
parents to talk to their children about alcohol use and the risks involved, and asks adults not to allow underage drinking or to provide alcohol to minors. “By stopping underage drinking, we improve the quality of life of our children, protect their futures, and we help ensure the next generation has every opportunity to reach their full potential,” the letter reads.
Those wishing to report alcohol being served to minors can do so by calling 911 or texting 816-474-TIPS. Prosecutors and law enforcement from Clay, Platte and Ray counties are working in partnership with the Northland Coalition and Tri-County Mental Health Services, according to a press release, to educate the community about the negative impact underage drinking has on youth and their families. For more information about the issue, visit www.northlandcoalition.com or contact TriCounty Prevention Specialist Laura Bruce at 877-0498.
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Mosaic Life Care’s Spring Fling April 12, 2014 1-5 p.m. The Easter Bunny invites you and your kids to hop on over to an afternoon of spring fun at Mosaic Life Care. Enjoy a big Easter egg hunt and creative egg decorating contest with the whole family. Don’t miss out on other family-friendly activities including pony rides, balloon animals, a bounce house, magician and more! Register for this free event at myMosaicLifeCare.org/event.
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Missouri Boys State selection underway about Missouri government, but it introduced me to some great people.” At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs. Missouri Boys State has been operating since 1937, and high school juniors are selected by local American Legion posts. With a current membership of 2.4 million wartime veterans, The American Legion was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national security, veterans affairs, Americanism and youth programs. Legionnaires work for the betterment of their commuCONTRIBUTED PHOTO nities through more than 14,000 American Legion members Robert Box, Andrew Lester, Gerald Braton and Douglas Millison (not pictured) discuss the posts across the nation. qualifications of local Boys State applicants at Staley High School in March.
Eleven Juniors from Oak Park and Staley high schools were interviewed by representatives from the Gladstone American Legion for selection to attend The American Legion’s Boys State held on the University of Central Missouri campus in Warrensburg. The Bennett and Dennis Herrick Memorial American Legion Post 626 will select and pay for at least four students to attend based on their demonstrated ability to take on a challenging curriculum, interpersonal skills and civic activities. The American Legion Boys State program will be held June 14 to 21 this year and is a one-week intensive education program of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program in which each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government. “Boys State was one of the best weeks of my life” said James McNeely, a counselor at Staley High School and a Boys State graduate. “It not only taught me
School Notes Kourtney Cooper, daughter of Keith and Suzanne Cooper of Gladstone, has earned a Red and Black Scholarship in the amount of $4,000 per year to attend the University of Central Missouri. The Red and Black Scholarship is awarded to incoming UCM freshmen based upon their high school cumulative grade point average and ACT composite score. The scholarship is renewable and may be received for a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate study. A senior at Winnetonka High School, Cooper will attend UCM in the fall majoring in music education.
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Make-up test “Why are you putting that on your face, Mommy?” She asked the question with her eyes Click. opened wide. The light from the overhead bulbs “Well,” I responded with my mascara shone down on my dirty bathroom sinks brush still posed above my eye.“I’m and cluttered counter top. As my eyes meeting a colleague today.” adjusted, I looked down at the little per“So you wear that when you’re son, still in pajamas, already grasping leaving,” she said, more to herself than my hand. to me. She rubbed one eye with her free “But why?” hand and looked up at me, smiling. This why caused me pause. Suddenly, at 4, she seemed interested I set down my cosmetic and looked in me. Interested beyond the you-aremy-mother-and-the-source-of-all-comfort. at her. Since my daughter was born, I’ve She wanted to figure me out. It was like, been startled by her beauty. I often all of a sudden, she’d realized that she look at her with amazement. That this and I — both of us — were something perfect being could’ve come from my strange called “girl.” And she wanted to know what exactly this “girl” thing was all body, from my genes astounds me. Olive-colored skin, large hazel eyes about. I, in turn, had become painfully ablaze with curiosity, perfect rose-petal aware that I was becoming her model lips. for all that is feminine. Here she is, a precious This particular day required more than my usual deodorant and hair-in-ponytail little girl, on the cusp. Right now — so free, but with routine. When facing the world outher awareness growing side my comfortable work-from-home existence, I typically covered my pimples rapidly. Soon all the preswith foundation, put on a little mascara sures of beauty-drivand swiped my lips with a nude shade en society will of pink. This routine took less than five minutes. fall brutally on her shoulders. But it was definitely outside the morning I realize, as I search for the norm, a practice usually reserved for words to answer this simple question, date nights or drinks with the girls. that I’m hunting for a way to let her My 4-year-old noticed.
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dodge it. Some kind of motherly magic that could let her slip out of the vice that tries to cram us — all women — into the same ill-fitting box. Or at least some words that make the weight a little easier to bear. “It’s just for fun,” I said, casually.“Silly, really.” Then the moment is gone. And only later do I realize I failed. She’s only 4, but she knows. She knows what I cherish. She knows that when I go out with her father, wearing a dress and heels and makeup, my smile is little bit brighter. And she knows that I lied to her. I don’t put on makeup just for fun. It isn’t silly. It’s the serious business of a 32-yearold woman trying not to grow old. Trying to fit an impossible ideal. Using a product to feel more secure. No, it isn’t silly at all. It’s sad. It’s sad that after women’s studies classes, running marathons and birthing babies, I still beat myself up over a few extra pounds. It’s sad that I
And only later do I realize I failed. She’s only 4, but she knows. She knows what I cherish. She knows that when I go out with her father, wearing a dress and heels and makeup, my smile is little bit brighter. And she knows that I lied to her.
use make up solely to cover and hide things I’m embarrassed about. It’s sad that, now more frequently than ever, I throw everything out of my closet, sit down in the mess and feel horrible about how unattractive I’ve become. I want more than that for her. And her sister. I want them to feel proud and strong. I want them to grow up not caring about their hips, but focusing on their health. I want them to be women who have truly sidestepped this American, size-0, thigh-gap cultural ideal to form their own ideas about what is beautiful. I just wish I knew the path from here to there. I suppose, if I did, I would’ve taken it myself. Betsy Lee is a Kansas City journalist and columnist who lives in a perpetually messy house with her husband, three children and two pets. She can be reached at contactbetsylee@ gmail.com.
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Women spend weeks each year on outward appearance By Erin Wisdom / NPG Newspapers Women spend an average of 355 hours — two weeks — working on their appearance each year. These numbers are from the recently released TODAY/AOL Ideal to Real Body Image Survey, which found women spend an average of 55 minutes each day primping. But according to an article at www.today.com, for many women, this fixation goes beyond working on their appearance to worrying about it unhealthily — especially when faced with a barrage of picture-perfect images in the media. “We are constantly confronted with images,” the piece quotes Ann Kearney-Cooke, who is the director of the Cincinnati Psychotherapy Institute and helped develop some of the survey questions, as saying. “It’s nonstop — you can sit on the subway, or anywhere, and you can also then be looking at this. And the ideals are totally unrealistic.” Among the findings of the survey were these: Adult women worry more regularly about their appearance (67 percent at least once a week or more) than they do about finances (62 percent), health (49 percent), family/relationships (46 percent) or professional success (40 percent). Whether they are engaging in “fat talk” or “old talk,” 77 percent of adult women and 80 percent of teen girls complained about their appearance to someone at least once in the past month. Appearance worries hit moms doubly hard; 73 percent of moms regularly worry about their appearance, compared to 65 percent of women without children. Plus, 57 percent of moms worry about how their own body image affects their children.
Forty-one percent of adult women say that selfies and other flattering online photos make them “feel more confident,” but 46 percent say “overall, social media makes me feel more self-conscious about my appearance.” Sixty-five percent of teen girls say selfies and flattering online pictures make them feel confident, while 55 percent report feeling “selfie-conscious.” Seventy-eight percent of women surveyed said they spent almost an hour a day on their appearance to “feel better about themselves.” Looking good seems to be its own reward for women. Nearly two-thirds (62 percent) of Millennials (those ages 16 to 34) worry that people are judging their appearance. On the upside, we fret less with age: 51 percent of Gen Xers (ages 35 to 49) and 35 percent of Boomers (ages 50 to 68) share that worry. Eighty percent of teen girls compare themselves to glamorous celebrity images. Among those, nearly half are left feeling dissatisfied with their appearance. It makes sense that 56 percent of teen girls wish photo-shopping of models and celebrities would stop. To combat these unhealthy feelings about appearance, Jonathan Rudiger, a clinical psychologist in Nashville who is quoted in the “Today” piece, recommends appreciating the body for what it can do rather than fixating on how it looks. “When we move away from ‘pretty’ and ‘ugly’ labels, we can start to appreciate just how amazing our bodies really are,” he adds. “When we set healthy goals and stop focusing on what is wrong with our bodies, we can finally start to appreciate life and enjoy our connection to our body.”
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Alternatives to traditional dyed eggs Easter is a time when Christian families gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Religious customs abound on Easter, but a number of secular traditions have emerged as well. Perhaps the most popular secular tradition associated with Easter is the coloring of Easter eggs. Easter egg dyeing kits emerge in early spring. Consumers have a variety of alternatives to these kits at their disposal. There are some people who desire more environmentally friendly Easter eggs, so here are some creative and greener ideas for coloring eggs this year. Wooden eggs — Visit a craft store and purchase wooden eggs that can be painted and decorated however you desire. The wooden eggs will be durable and can be stored away for use each and every year. Because they are made of wood, a naturally recyclable material, they are easy on the environment. Consider natural dyes — Use different food items to create all-natural dyes for the eggs. Tea, fruit and
vegetable juices — even packaged drink mixes — can be used to tint Easter eggs in various colors. Because you’re controlling the materials you use, you can ensure they are safe to use. Experiment with papier mache — This ancient paper crafting technique uses recycled paper and a paste to create a hardened mold. Turn excess scraps of paper into delightful eggs put on display for the holiday. Purchase corn starch eggs — Corn starch is used in everything from packing materials to children’s craft products. Corn starch can be molded into solid forms or foam-type consistencies. Egg kits are sold with this green material. When Easter is over, the corn starch eggs can be put out for composting. Foam-type eggs may be dissolved with water. Make edible eggs — Traditional Easter eggs can be wasteful if the eggs are boiled and used entirely for display. Rather, make eggs that will be enjoyed and are not at risk of spoiling too soon after being on display. Making gelatin-dessert eggs is one way to use the eggs after Easter, and creative people can try crafting eggs out of meringue as well. Dough eggs — Have the children get out their favorite modeling dough and craft multi-colored eggs as a fun, rainy-day project. Those who want the eggs to last can purchase actual clay from the craft store or whip up their own medium at home. After drying, the eggs should be ready to paint. Drained eggs — Those interested in using the yolks and albumen from the eggs for cooking can poke small holes into the eggs and drain them. Then the remaining eggshells can be decorated and put on display. — Metro Creative
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CRACKING EGG MYTHS in time for Easter
Easter eggs are the centerpiece of many family traditions come Easter Sunday. Easter eggs symbolize fertility and rebirth to some, but many people associate Easter eggs with youngsters scouring the yard in search of treasure. Whether Easter eggs are associated with secular or religious beliefs, these colorful staples of Easter Sunday are an integral part of springtime holiday decor and celebrations. Certain misconceptions about Easter eggs have developed over time, and the following are some of the more common myths about Easter eggs that have made the rounds. Myth: Easter eggs are safe to eat after your egg hunt is over. Fact: Hard-boiled eggs generally remain safe to eat at room temperature for about two hours. If the temperature outside or indoors is very warm, the eggs should be eaten within one hour. People risk food-borne illnesses if they consume Easter eggs that have been left out for several hours or overnight. It is better to dispose of colored eggs after the annual egg hunt or at least keep hard-boiled eggs refrigerated until the hunt begins.
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Myth: It is unsafe to eat all dyed Easter eggs. Fact: Whether dyed eggs are safe or not depends on the type of dye used. Many kits use vegetable-based dyes that are food-safe. These same pigments are used in traditional food coloring. Even if the dye has penetrated beneath the shell, it should still be safe for consumption. Kits for blown-out eggs may use dyes that are not food-safe. Also, people who are allergic to certain food dyes might want to avoid eating dyed eggs.
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Myth: Pastel-colored eggs have long-rooted religious significance. Fact: An Easter egg hunt is a tradition that originated with pagan spring festivals. But like many pagan practices, Easter egg hunting was eventually adopted by Christians and assigned religious significance. In the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ shed on the cross. The hard shell of the egg symbolizes the sealed Tomb of Christ for many. In A.D. 1610 under Pope Paul V, the Christian Church officially adopted the Easter egg custom that the eggs symbolize the resurrection.
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Myth: An Easter egg roll is an American tradition. Fact: In Germany, England and other countries, children traditionally rolled eggs down hillsides at Easter. This practice may have initially symbolized the rolling away of the rock from Jesus Christ’s tomb before his resurrection. When European immigrants arrived in North America, they brought these Easter egg traditions with them. One of the more popular Easter egg rolls of modern day takes place on the White House lawn, where children push an egg through the grass with a long-handled spoon. Some say this tradition was established by Dolly Madison in 1814. — Metro Creative
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It’s a question everyone needs to answer — and no one wants to talk about. Who speaks for you — if you are unable to speak for yourself? “Accidents happen every day, and families are forced into situations they never are prepared for and decisions must be made without knowing the true wishes of even their closest loved ones,” Liberty Hospital Risk Department Director Joanie Peterson said. “These conversations are not easy but are necessary. Once you have these conversations, it’s important to fill out a durable power of attorney for health care form that states your specific wishes given extraordinary circumstances.” A notarized durable power of attorney for health care form is a legal document that expresses an individual’s health care wishes when he or she is unable to do so. An individual appoints a person to serve as his or her primary healthcare agent to make any necessary care or treatment decisions. This person then is responsible for communicating those wishes to attending physicians and care providers. The public has a free opportunity to put their choices in writing on National Healthcare Decisions Day, Wednesday, April 16. Here are some questions to consider:
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Notaries and attorneys will be available at Liberty Hospital — free of charge — to help navigate individuals through the process resulting in a completed durable power of attorney for health care form on April 16. Times I have a living will, so why do I are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Doctors need a durable power of attorney? Building lobby and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Living wills or advance directives the Bridge (enter through the main hosfocus on end-of-life decisions, such pital entrance). No appointments are tube feedings or resuscitation orders. necessary. To print a form in advance A durable power of attorney can be of the April 16 event, go to www.libertyused anytime you are incapacitated. hospital.org and click on patients, then advance directive forms. Forms also will Do I have to be a certain age? No. be available at the event. Anyone can — and should — have a durable power of attorney. — Liberty Hospital
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Wait! What about weight training? A review published in a 2010 issue of the medical journal Pediatrics found that children benefited from weight training. In the review, researchers from the Institute of Training Science and Sports Informatics in Cologne, Germany, analyzed studies that focused on children and weightlifting.The review looked at studies going as far back as 60 years, finding that children and adolescents who lifted weights grew stronger. Though parents have long worried that strength training will stunt their children’s growth, researchers now feel that properly supervised strength training will not stunt growth or lead to growth-plate injuries and will perhaps even reduce their risk of injury as opposed to increasing that risk. — Metro Creative
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WIC expands access to fresh produce, whole grains, low-fat dairy The U. S. Department of Agriculture recently finalized changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children to further improve the nutrition and health of the nation’s low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children. The changes — which increase access to fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy — are based on the latest nutrition science. This marks the completion of the first comprehensive revisions to the
WIC food packages since 1980. “The updates to the WIC food package make pivotal improvements to the program and better meet the diverse nutritional needs of mothers and their young children,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The foods provided by the WIC program, along with education that focuses on the critical role of breastfeeding and proper nutrition, help to ensure that every American child has the opportunity to grow up healthy and strong.”
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Fuel your active lifestyle Many people are taking advantage of warmer temperatures and increased hours of sunlight to get fit for the fun season ahead. As they do, they’ll be looking for ways to fuel their efforts. Enter dairy, a protein powerhouse that provides numerous benefits to active individuals.
More protein per ounce The perfect addition to snack or mealtime, dairy foods offer a convenient way to add the protein needed to help you achieve your fitness goals. While helping your body build and repair muscle, as well regulate metabolism, it also keeps you satisfied longer. In fact, just one serving of milk, cheese or yogurt provides approximately 8 grams of high-quality protein, including all essential amino acids. When it comes to smart snacking, dairy really packs a protein punch.
Protein-packed whey Whey protein is a high-quality protein found naturally in dairy foods, and it provides the nutrients that help promote better health. Need a helpful way to remember this beneficial nutrition source? Think “Y-M-CWhey” when you’re looking to fuel your fitness efforts: Y is for Yogurt: Enjoy this versatile food at any time of day. Double up on protein with Greek yogurt, which often contains twice the amount as regular yogurt. M is for Milk: Reach for low-fat chocolate milk after exercise.The protein it provides supports healthy muscles and the carbohydrates help refuel you with energy. C is for Cheese: Grab a slice, wedge or stick when you need something to tide you over between meals.The
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MOVE IT The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 35.9 million U.S. residents, or 11.7 percent of all Americans, moved between 2012 and 2013. The nation’s mover rate is down from 12.0 percent in 2012. The decline in the nation’s overall mover rate follows an uptick from the record low of 11.6 percent in 2011. That leaves the 2013 mover rate not statistically different from the 2011 rate. The number of people who moved in the past year was not statistically different from the corresponding 2012 number (36.5 million). This information comes from Geographical Mobility: 2012 to 2013, a collection of national- and regional-lev-
el tables from the Annual Social and Economic Supplement of the Current Population Survey. The tables describe the movement of people in the United States, including type of move, reason for moving, distance moved and characteristics of those who moved one year earlier. “Relatively few of these movers traveled long distances,” said David Ihrke, a demographer with the Census Bureau’s Journey-to-Work and Migration Statistics Branch. “In fact, nearly two-thirds stayed in the same county.” Even those who did leave their county didn’t move all that far away either: 40.2 percent of intercounty movers relocated less than 50 miles away. Only 24.7 percent moved 500 or more miles to their new location. Renters were far more mobile than homeowners, as 24.9 percent moved between 2012 and 2013, compared with 5.1 percent of owners.
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How to make moving easier on children Moving can be an adventure for Mom and Dad, but children may not have such an enthusiastic outlook. While there is no way to be certain how kids will react to the news of the family uprooting itself, parents can take steps to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible. Estimates suggest that one in five American families move each year. While many of those who are moving are singles or couples, families are finding they may have to move to pursue job opportunities or to find neighborhoods that are a better fit for growing families. Moving can be disruptive and put added stress on all members of the family. While adults may understand the end gain of moving, children may find
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the new home or neighborhood. Having a stake in the move can increase kids’ involvement and make them more likely to embrace the move. u Think about moving mid-year. When timing a move, some experts believe the transition for schoolaged children is easier when the move occurs while school is in session.This enables children to meet new kids and make friends right away, rather than spending several months of summer vacation alone. Parents also benefit because they get right into a routine and can meet neighbors and friends through the acquaintances of their children. u Create new positive memories. Although there will be many memories linked to the home you’re leaving behind, you can immediately start making memories in your new home. Establish a family dining spot in the new neighborhood when looking at homes for sale or waiting for a new home to be built. Visit the library or stores in the area prior to moving in so that these
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new places will seem familiar once you have moved. Introduce yourselves to new neighbors prior to moving, even letting kids play with their prospective neighbors. This way they’ll have something to look forward to when it comes time to relocate. u Stick to schedules as much as possible. Although moving can throw schedules out of whack, it helps to keep to routines as much as possible, especially when dealing with young children.Try to maintain consistent mealtimes and bedtimes. Let children have ample time to play with friends or just relax alone. u Set up children’s rooms first.To establish normalcy as soon as possible, focus on the children’s rooms first before moving on to other areas of the home so that their private spaces can be restful and comfortable. This gives kids a secure place to retire to while other areas of the home are being remodeled or furnished. — Metro Creative
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Control the clutter with DROP ZONES After returning home from a long day at work, a weekend soccer tournament or an all-day shopping excursion, it’s natural to want to drop everything and relax. However, literally dropping everything can cause a tremendous amount of clutter in the home, leading to stress, misplaced items and wasted time. To eliminate the clutter that busy lifestyles create, try establishing designated drop zones throughout your house to regain a sense of order. Don’t worry, you can still drop everything and relax when you come home — just drop everything in the right spot.
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As the first and last access point of your home, a lot of activity occurs here. Coats, scarves, hats and bags are dropped everywhere, while dirty shoes are kicked off and left behind. Basically, the entrance to your home can become a minefield. To control unruly entryway clutter, try creating a drop zone near the door. The addition of a coat rack or hooks make it easy to
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Since the kitchen is the heart of the home, many family members congregate here. Establish a corner of the kitchen counter to drop lunch boxes, bottles and coffee mugs used
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To clear clothing clutter, use a valet rod to hang up tomorrow’s outfit or clothes that need to be taken to the tailor or dry cleaner. Additionally, try designating a dresser drawer as a drop Don’t let relaxation be delayed because zone for jewelry, watches, your wallet or other of disorganization. Depending on the size of valuables. your living room and how you use the space, Make it a habit to use your strategically you may need to establish several drop zones. placed drop zones and your house will be For example, a coffee table tray or basket is organized and clutter free in no time. For further ideal for storing remotes and chargers. Add information on how to organize your home, visit storage cubes with bins as a convenient www.ClosetMaid.com, www.StorganizationBlog. place to store and hide laptop cords, tablets, com or call 800-874-0008. gaming equipment and children’s toys. Con— Family Features sider labeling a bin for each family member
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Gadgets, great outdoors can co-exist
Advancements in technology over the past decade have children spending more time with gadgets and gizmos, and less time enjoying the great outdoors. In fact, kids are now indoors up to 10 hours a day, according to the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. But kids’ increasing use of technology and opportunities to appreciate Mother Nature do not have to be mutually exclusive.
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A new National Wildlife Federation report shows that kids’ media habits can both positively and negatively impact health, and provides real-world advice to help parents serve as positive role models and teach children to use technology in moderation. “Kids need to be outside all year long, especially in the winter when days are short and we’re all a little more cooped up than usual,” said Maureen Smith, chief marketing officer for National Wildlife Federation. “In addition to developing a deeper appreciation for the outdoors and the wildlife around them no matter where they live, it helps them burn off energy, stay fit, and be mentally focused for school, homework and all activities in their busy day.”
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Technology can be a valuable tool to help families balance the lure of screen time with the importance of green time for kids. Today’s connected world enables children to experience
nature in ways never before imagined. NWF’s report offers families these ideas for combining technology with the outdoors: u Rely on technology to plan or inspire outdoor adventures. This can include anything — from finding great nearby hiking trails to interactive, outdoor treasure hunts. u Keep a record of outdoor experiences with the help of electronic photos, videos or an electronic journal. They’ll love the ability to share their experiences with family and friends. u When safe and practical, take hand-held devices outdoors to combine the best of both worlds (just remember to plan for some fully unplugged time outside, too). u Use tools such as Ubooly, an app-based learning toy that can turn a walk in the park into an interactive experience with activities such as scavenger hunts, nature hikes, mindfulness games and plenty of exercise. For other helpful resources and to learn more about NWF’s goal to get 10 million more kids spending regular time in the great outdoors, visit www. BeOutThere.org. — Family Features
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Book Buzz: The beauty of words “Walt Whitman: Words for America”
Hail April, garbed in green, leafy splendor. As the world springs back to life, Newsbee’s flying high. He’s over the moon about the authors whose titles he’s highlighting this month — three books by wordsmiths who have crafted beautiful poetry and an enchanting novel for young readers. Page on in April, National Poetry Month; glory in “The Beauty of Words.”
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Our nation’s beloved poet Walt Whitman made You can expect a book that’s “spindiddly” and it his life’s work to tell the stories of “ordinary Amer“factofabulous” when you dig into “A Snicker of Magic,” icans.” His passion shines like a beacon in “Walt a creamy-double-dip of pleasure by Natalie Lloyd. Whitman: Words for America,” by Barbara Keley, There are enough yummy quotes in this charmer to fill realistically and richly illustrated by Brian Selznick, of a banjo case. Caldecott fame. Felicity “Flea” Pickles is only in the sixth grade, but Whitman began his career in newspapers when she’s already lived in a handful of states. Her dad articles were typeset using lead letters.“He saw the walked out on her mom, leaving her to wander on the boxes of letters as a great mystery, waiting to unfold.” By hunt for happiness. Felicity, her mama and little sister the age of 19, he was publishing his own newspaper hope to find a just-right home in Midnight Gulch,Tenn., with his brother. where her mother grew up. When Whitman began dabbling in poetry, his Back then, the town was steeped in magic, but a genius blossomed. He drew inspiration from nature, the curse stripped Midnight Gulch of its specialness. Now people around him and from his travels in America. there’s just a “snicker of magic” left.The curse arose out When the Civil War broke out, Whitman was crestof a feud between the “Threadbare Brothers,” a contest fallen.The war became personal when his brother that pitted Stone against Berry, each working spells to went missing. Whitman’s quest to find him took him to outdo the other. battlefields and hospitals. His experiences provided the A winner was declared, but Midnight Gulch’s citizens impetus for many of his poems. were the true losers.Their stories are revealed as Felicity This biography of Whitman’s life sings with noteworand the mysterious Beedle prepare Felicity for a talent thy phrases; it’s a must read to digest slowly. show that just might break the spell. Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2014.
“Hi, Koo!: A Year of Seasons” That dandy-pandy is back, the black-and-white-allover star made famous by author Jon J. Muth.This time the wise zen-bear shares a year’s worth of haikus in “Hi, Koo!: A Year of Seasons.” The book begins by highlighting the golden hues of autumn,“Are you dreaming of new clothes,” and ends with lush, warm summer moments,“… Up with the kite! Send the moon to bed!” In between, panda robustly rejoices in what each season offers in the company of a little girl and boy equally as adorable as their buddy. In spring they relish “Reading aloud a favorite book, an audience of sparrows.” And in the summer,“Water catches every thrown stone, skip-skip splash!”
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