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Dick Smith Ford sold

By Kris Collins Dick Smith Ford, a family owned business in Raytown for 63 years, was sold to Florida-based Greenway Automotive Group for an undisclosed amount of money. Phil Smith, who has run the dealership with his brother Mark for approximately 40 years, said the deal went into effect Jan. 5. “Both of us are in our 60s and the opportunity presented itself, and so the combination of our age and the opportunity kind of came along at the right time,” Phil Smith said. Phil Smith declined to disclose how much the business sold for, citing a confidentiality agreement with Greenway Automotive Group. “I’m excited about the opportunity to carry on the traditions of the Smith family of great customer service and community involvement,” said Carl Atkinson, one of the two owners of the Greenway group. “To be part of that legacy is both humbling and exciting. We look forward to serving and getting to know all the people in the community and plan on being here for many years to come.”

Greenway, based in Orlando, Florida, is a major dealership group in the U.S. and China with over 50 dealerships, including State Line Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Kansas City. The company considers adding a Ford dealership in the Kansas City area a natural fit for their dealership holdings and longterm business plans. One big selling point for the brothers was that all of the current employees are still at the dealership. “With that, they’re keeping the name Dick Smith Ford and they want to keep everything exactly the same as it is now,” Phil Smith said. “They have no interest in changing anything.” The dealership was founded by Ray and Dick Smith, grandfather and father to the recent owners, in 1953 and operated as Ray Smith Ford until 1977 when the name was changed the Dick Smith Ford. Phil Smith said his brother plans to retire while Phil entertains the idea of going into the nonprofit sector.

File photo Dick Smith Ford, a family owned business for 63 years, was sold to Orlando, Florida-based Greenway Automotive Group, which took over operations Jan. 5.

Park board votes to open Super Splash USA in 2016

Fred Arbanas named interim Jackson County executive By Kris Collins

File photo The Raytown Park Board voted 5-1 Dec. 30 to open Super Splash USA. The board previously considered keeping the park close in light of budget constraints.

By Kris Collins The Raytown Park Board voted 5-1 to open Super Splash USA in 2016 during a special board meeting Dec. 30, 2015. The board discussed if the swim park should be opened at full capacity or close some of the features t o make the park more cost effective to operate.

Ultimately the board decided every feature in the park will be available to residents during the upcoming season. It was estimated to cost $20,000 to $25,000 to properly close down and secure the park. Park Board member Mike Hanna made the motion to open the parks and his motion was seconded by new board mem-

ber Nancy Nail. Chris Rathbone, also a new member to the board, was the lone vote against re-opening the park. He stated previously in the meeting his desire for a better quality water park in Raytown. Larry Sanders and Larry Copeland were absent from the meeting.

On Monday, Highwoods Properties, Inc., agreed to a $660 million deal to sell County Club Plaza to Country Club Plaza KC Partners LLC, a joint venture between Taubman Centers, Inc., and The Macerich Company. The Plaza is a 15-block retail, dining and entertainment asset containing 18 properties spanning 804,000 square feet of retail space and 468,000 square feet of office space. Highwoods Properties reported $31 million net operating income in 2015. The deal is subject to closing conditions and scheduled to be finalized Feb. 1. “Selling our retail-centric assets in

Kansas City is an important step in the detailed plan we announced on Sept. 30 to further enhance our Best Business District office focus,” said Highwoods Properties President, CEO and Director Ed Fritsch. “We are effectively funding our acquisitions of Monarch Tower and Monarch Plaza in Buckhead and SunTrust Financial Centre in Tampa by selling the Plaza.” Highwoods intends to use the expected sale proceeds to repay debt on other properties the company owns, complete other projects and invest in other assets, according to a statement from the company. Taubman Centers, headquartered

in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership, management and leasing of 23 regional, super-regional and outlet shopping centers in the U.S. and Asia. Taubman is currently developing four properties in the U.S. and Asia totaling 4.1 million square feet. Macerich focuses on the acquisition, leasing, management, development and redevelopment of regional malls throughout the U.S. Macerich currently owns 55 million square feet of real estate consisting primarily of interests in 50 regional shopping centers.

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Fred Arbanas, Jackson County legislator for more than 40 years and former Kansas City Chiefs stand-out, was named as the interim Jackson County executive following the official resignation of Mike Sanders on Tuesday. “I want to thank Mike Sanders for his service to Jackson County,” Arbanas said in a statement. “I believe he was, as I have said several times, the best county executive we have had. The county has an excellent leadership team and a strong legislature. I am happy to take the reins and help keep the county focused while the legislature considers a permanent replacement.” Arbanas was sworn in Tuesday afternoon at Fred Arbanas Golf Course Clubhouse as the temporary executive. The Jackson County Legislature will have 30 days to pick a permanent replacement to serve for the remainder of the year. During Arbanas’ 40-year career as a county legislator, he served as chairman four times (1974, 1975, 1988 and 1989). Sanders, 48, announced his resignation Dec. 22, 2015, and said he intends to spend more time with his family and return to the private sector. Sanders had been with the county since 2002 when he was the county’s prosecutor. He was elected as county executive in 2006 and won re-elections in 2010 and 2014. In his official resignation let-

Photo courtesy of Jackson County Fred Arbanas, former Jackson County legislator and Kansas City Chief player, was named the temporary Jackson County executive following the resignation of Mike Sanders. The legislature has 30 days to name a replacement

ter Sanders states he is pleased to leave the county in a good financial position, and he cites the Truman Sports Complex, Historic Truman Courthouse and Eastern Jackson Courthouse renovations as great accomplishments. “I leave with the knowledge that the county is in good hands with a strong county legislature, an incredible management team, and the best employees in the region,” he said in the letter. “I will never forget the support Jackson County residents showed me over the last nine years.”

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Crystal Williams becomes first woman to chair county legislature Women have served on the Jackson County Legislature since its formation in 1973, but history was made Monday as 2nd District AtLarge Legislator Crystal Williams was chosen by her peers to serve as the 2016 legislative chair. “I am very, very honored to be the first woman elected chair,” said Williams, who was the vice chairwoman in 2015. “There have been a lot of great women serve on this body. I feel like I’m representing all of them.” Williams was first elected to the county legislature in 2010, and re-elected in 2014. She will also be serving alongside a female vice chair, 6th District Legislator Theresa Galvin, who just completed her first year in office. “Theresa and I intend to continue working to improve services for all our constitu-

ents and to support the work of Jackson County’s employees,” Williams said. During her time in office Williams has focused on the responsiveness of county services and budget issues. She has sponsored legislation to address budget transparency, to ensure fairness in county parks and housing for LGBTQ constituents, and to limit the proliferation of predatory lending businesses. Furthermore, she has helped lead the county’s development of a minority- and women-owned business contracting policy. Williams previously chaired the county legislature’s budget, health and environment, and intergovernmental affairs committees. Last year, Galvin chaired the intergovernmental affairs committee and served on three others: anti-drug, land

Photos courtesy of Jackson County Crystal Williams with her husband Richard Speidel and their son Will.

Jackson County Legislator Crystal Williams, right, became the first woman to chair the legislature on Monday. Theresa Galvin, 6th district representative, is the vice-chair of the legislature.

use and public works. “First, I just want to congratulate Crystal,” Galvin said. “I know she’ll work hard for everyone who lives in and works for Jackson County.

“I also appreciate the faith my peers on the legislature are showing in me after just one year. They know I’ll do all I can to support the good work the county is doing and to continue seeking opportu-

nities for improvements.” Galvin has 30 years of experience in business management. She currently manages the sister companies Tex Plastering, Inc. and Advanced Plastering Systems,

ter activity pool. Water square footage would be reduced to 12,000 square feet under this plan and cost approximately $5 million to $7 million. The board did not discuss funding for the potential upgrades or any finer details. Bartley is expected to give a detailed presentation of the two options at a future board meeting.

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asked to choose two options. The following options presented by Jeff Bartley, an engineer with Waters Edge Aquatic Design, received the most votes:

• Option B: Includes a leisure pool, keeps Catalina Cove, removes the slides, does away with the main pool and pebble beach. The downsize would reduce water square footage to 15,000 and cost $5.5 million to $7 million. • Option C: Includes a wet deck, keeping Catalina cove and adding lap swimming, a new lazy river, and a deep wa-

Splash continued from page 1 Additionally, the park board discussed options for improving the park that were presented at an earlier meeting by the consulting team updating the parks master plan, the umbrella document for how the parks system will be run in the future. Each member was

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Homicide victim found on Raytown Road identified The Kansas City Police Department has identified a 25-year-old Lee’s Summit man as the victim of an apparent firearm homicide on New Year’s Day. Police discovered the body of Marc Bivins at approximately 4:50 p.m. Jan. 1. He was found in the 10100

block of Raytown Road with an apparent gunshot wound, according to police. Bivins was transported with a life-threatening injury to a hospital, where he was later declared dead. Anyone with information is urged to call the TIPS hotline 816-474-TIPS (8477).

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Raytown Fire District employees get promotions With the New Year come new responsibilities for three Raytown Fire Protection District employees who have promotions going into effect later this month. Raytown Fire Protection District Chief Matt Mace announced the following promotions just before the end of 2015: A-Shift Battal-

ion Chief Ty Helphrey, AShift Station 1 Captain Nathan Davis, B-Shift Station 1 FAO Jonathon Kuehn. The promotions take effect Jan. 13. Helphrey will begin his new role the following day, and barring any changes to the shift bid, Davis will begin his role on Jan. 15, followed by Kuehn on Jan. 17.

Flooding claims 25 lives in Missouri, Illinois Flooding in Missouri and Illinois has reportedly taken the lives of 25 people in the two states. Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency it was reported the National

Guard was to be deployed to clear debris left behind by the flooding. As much as 11 inches of rain were reported in some portion of Missouri.

New Johnson, Wyandotte counties bus service begins Johnson and Wyndotte counties partnered with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority to expand regional transit service Jan. 4. The expanded service links the transit center on Johnson Drive in Mission, Kansas, to the University of Kansas Hospital. The new service extends the current 107-7th Street/ Parallel route three-and-ahalf miles south from 43rd Avenue and Booth Street to the Mission Transit Center at 5251 Johnson Drive. The route includes a stop in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, at 7th Street and

Minnesota Avenue. Operating hourly each weekday, the expanded service will offer four round trips in the morning and four more in the afternoon between Mission and the hospital. Currently, there are only two, one-way northbound trips in the morning to the hospital from Mission and two, one-way southbound trips in the afternoon. The expanded service will give Wyandotte County residents better access to jobs via the Mission Transit Center, which offers connections to major Johnson County employers.

By Diane Krizek Editor/Publisher In October 2015, we celebrated our two-year anniversary. We have thoroughly enjoyed sharing your personal achievements, the passion of new business owners, Ray-

By Kevin Carpenter The late, great Yogi Berra supposedly said it: “The future ain’t what it used to be.” And the same could be said of retirement. Due to several factors, such as advances in health care, today’s retirees are living longer, more active lives than their predecessors. In fact, you could spend two, or even three, decades in retire-

By Kris Collins A Raytown man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the early morning hours Monday on Raytown Road near 85thStreet, the Raytown Police Department said in a statement.

Blue Orb Solutions. Lacgene company is focused on providing innovative, natural, agricultural products and solutions using genetics, chemical processes and nanotechnology. AgTech

By Mallory Herrmann The Raytown Board of Aldermen approved a rezoning measure for the property known as the “green space” downtown at the board’s regular meeting Jan. 5. The property, which is owned by city, was previously rezoned ahead of the proposed Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market development project. Since that project fell through, the nearly four-acre property has remained zoned for neighborhood commer-

ern work ethic of Kansas City’s skilled and talented workforce,” said Kansas City Mayor Sly James. Logoplaste is a global industrial group with 67 facilities in four continents and 17 countries.

is a key Missouri strength, encompassing all of modern agriculture including plant science, animal health, big data and modern, sustainable farming practices.

National

FAA requires drone registration

Effective Dec. 21, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration requires anyone who owns a small unmanned aircraft of a certain weight to register with the FAA’s Unmanned Aircraft System registry before they fly outdoors. People who previously

operated their UAS must register by Feb. 19. Those who do not register could face civil and criminal penalties. Registration is free during the first 30 days and is $5 after. Registration is valid for three years. Once a registration number is received, it may be used

on all of an individual’s unmanned aircraft if they meet the online registration criteria. Registration numbers must be marked on all aircrafts. More information on registration is available at https://www.faa.gov/uas/ regulations_policies/.

Obama’s executive actions aim to reduce gun violence President Barrack Obama shed a few tears Tuesday as he spoke of executive actions to reduce gun violence in the U.S., citing the 30,000 gun-related deaths annually and recent mass shootings as the driving force behind his actions. The executive actions aim to prevent criminals from purchasing guns by

way of strict background checks and requiring licensing for gun dealers. The fiscal year 2017 budget also includes funding for 200 new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents to enforce gun laws. The U.S. Attorney General also issued a memo encouraging every U.S. Attorney’s Office to renew domestic violence out-

ment – which means you need a “longevity strategy.” Such a strategy needs to be part of your overall retirement income strategy, but here are five key areas you’ll need to address: • Lifestyle – What do you plan to do during your retirement years? Travel the world? Stay close to home and pursue your hobbies? Volunteer? Open a small business or do

some consulting? Your choice living their assets than they of lifestyle will probably affect were of dying. You need to every aspect of your longevity create a retirement income strategy. strategy that incorporates, • Income – Your biggest threat among other elements, a withto an enjoyable retirement is drawal rate that allows you to the possibility of running out take money from your 401(k), of money. This fear is appar- IRA and other investment acently widespread; in a survey counts in such a manner that commissioned by Allianz, a you don’t run out. You’ll also life insurance company, more need to answer other key than 60% of respondents said questions, such as when to they were more scared of out- Longevity continued on page 4

According to the department, the first officer to arrive on scene after the crash was called in at approximately 1 a.m. reported an overturned vehicle engulfed in flames. Police identified the driver as Justin M. Cusick Monday afternoon. Debris

from the crash was found one city block north of the vehicle, according to police. The vehicle was reportedly traveling south on Raytown Road at a high rate of speed. Cusick was trapped in the wreckage and, according to police, was dead before of-

ficers or firefighters arrived on scene. No other vehicles were involved in the crash and Cusick was alone in the vehicle. Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash, but noted excessive speed may have contributed to the crash.

cial district and planned zoning overlay district. In order to accommodate future possible development, city staff proposed reverting the zoning. Developers, if they desire, could apply for another rezoning to accommodate a future development. The board voted unanimously to return the zoning to neighborhood commercial and central business overlay district and town square overlay district. Sewer The board also approved

an agreement with Wiedenmann, Inc., for an emergency repair project to address a sanitary sewer main at a cost of approximately $70,000. The aldermen tabled a discussion regarding the funding of five SmartCover units, which are a flow metering system designed to provide volume data for currently unmonitored sewer connections. The units would cost slightly more than $23,000 initially, with ongoing costs of approximately $1,000 per unit annually. The public

works department requested the bid, citing traditional flow metering costs of approximately $10,000 per unity per year for installation and maintenance. But many aldermen raised concerns that the value is not there to warrant the cost of the meters. “I’m just not getting the $23,045 myself right now to spend,” said Alderman Steve Mock. The board will continue consideration of the purchase at a future meeting not yet determined.

Aldermen approve green space rezoning

Indian AgTech Company to Establish US HQ at Helix Centermanufacturing and distribution hub Indian AgTech company, Lacgene Technologies, is establishing its U.S. headquarters at the Helix Center Biotech Incubator in St. Louis, Missouri. The U.S. business will operate under the name

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Global plastics co. makes Kansas City its U.S. manufacturing and distribution hub the plant manufactures rigid plastic packaging for a variety of industries. “Kansas City often is cited for our emerging tech sector, but Logoplaste’s decision demonstrates that manufacturers continue to value the Midwest-

foreclosures in Raytown • Raytown police blotter that was always in print is online under “News.” • In addition to local business news, our business section includes the latest news in Kansas City and Missouri economic development. • A politics section with the last news in state and national politics. • Our sports section includes high school scores by MaxPrep and the MCHSAA Schedule plus the latest news on college, AA hockey, NBA, NFL, MBA, MLS and motor sports. • Under “Living,” find travel news and links to TripAd-

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Portuguese-based plastic bottle manufacturer Logoplaste will invest $35 million to expand its Kansas City facility to create its new U.S. manufacturing and distribution hub. The expansion will create 110 new jobs over the next five years. Opened in 2013,

town history, and providing better coverage of municipal and other government entities. The Eagle is proud to announce expansion of our news coverage and new online services on our website, RaytownEagle.com for 2016. Some but not all of this coverage will appear in our print and digital editions. Our objective is to develop a relevant news portal to serve our community. The following information and news has been added to our website menus: • Public Notices/Legals • Job Search and Listings • Real Estate for sale and

reach efforts. Additionally, the Obama Administration is proposing a new $500 million investment to increase access to mental health care. During his speech Obama spoke of a sense of urgency that must been considered in addressing gun violence in order to prevent further mass shootings and death.

Missouri Politics

State Rep files bill to undo merger of water patrol division with Highway Patrol

Missouri Rep. Diane Franklin, a Camdenton Republican, filed a bill Monday to split the state’s water patrol division from the Highway Patrol, undoing a 2011 merger to save money. Franklin said it will improve public safety on Missouri waterways. Two weeks prior, Mis-

souri State Highway Patrol Trooper Anthony Piercy was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the May 2014 drowning death of Brandon Ellingson, 20, who was arrested on the lake for operating a boat while intoxicated. Piercy cuffed Ellingson’s hands behind his back then

placed a life vest on him that couldn’t be secured on someone with handcuffs. Ellingson fell from the trooper’s boat, the life vest came off and he drowned. Piercy, an 18-year road trooper, said that he hadn’t been trained for what he encountered on the water that day.

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Longevity continued from page 3 take Social Security – as you may know, the longer you wait, the bigger your monthly checks, until they “max out” at age 70. • Housing – Once you retire, you may want to review your housing situation. If you’ve already paid off your mortgage, and you like your house, you may want to stay there. But if you’re thinking downsizing, or moving to a more favorable climate, or even purchasing a vacation home, you need to calculate the costs and include them in your plans. • Health care – As far as health care, consider these questions: What will the treatment of existing medical conditions cost over the long term? Do you know what costs Medicare will cover? Have you thought of how you might pay for a nursing home or other longterm care? This last item is especially important, because the annual average cost for

a private room in a nursing home is more than $90,000, according to the 2015 Cost of Care Survey, produced by Genworth, a financial services company. A financial professional can suggest ways of meeting these long-term care costs. • Caregiving – It’s possible, at least early in your retirement years, that you could still be a caregiver to aging parents. If so, you might need to factor in these costs to your financial strategy. Later on, you may need some caregiving yourself, such as that provided by a home health aide. So you’ll need to consider these potential expenses. Your retirement years can be filled with activities and accomplishments. And you can get even more enjoyment from this time of life if you stick to an appropriate longevity strategy. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Correction

The article “Raytown 2015: A year in review” that appeared in the Jan. 1, 2016 edition of the Raytown-Brooking Eagle improperly identified the first African-American pastor at First Baptist Church of Raytown in a photo cutline. The pastor’s name is Ron Haley. We strive for accuracy in reporting and apologize for the error.

Ron Haley was First Baptist Church of Raytown’s first African American pastor in the church’s 172-year history.

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Jason Offutt The beginning of a new year is often marked with optimism. You know, a hope for a better tomorrow. But since that garbage never gets us anywhere, let’s look at 2016 through clearer, more pessimistic eyes. But first, we’re going to return to 2014 to take a glimpse of our future past. According to 2014’s Fortune Magazine in 2015, “Sears will return to the catalogue,” “Mom jeans get hot” and “The price of lattes will go up.” OK, so Fortune apparently lost its edge. Let’s see what that year’s Wired said about 2015: “Entrepreneurs will grow by five percent.” 1) Boring. 2) Even more boring. “By 2020, the world will generate 50 times the data of just three years ago.” Nice, but since most of that increased data will be either porn or cute kitten videos, I’m not sold on its historic importance. So, let’s hit you, dear readers, where it hurts. Here’s what’s really going to happen to us in 2016: • Dolphins around the globe learn to communicate. They tell us they don’t like what we’ve done with the place and demand Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers that taste like real goldfish. • Adam Sandler makes more movies. • America stops believing in hockey. • Space aliens finally make first contact. They’ve learned to speak through reruns of “The Dukes of Hazzard” and nobody takes them seriously. • NASA announces 2005 BS1, an almost three-acre asteroid, will strike the earth in 2020 causing cataclysmic damage to the planet. Scientists predict the only things to survive will be cockroaches and Starbucks coffee shop baristas who will spell the cockroaches names

wrong. • The zombie apocalypse is upon us and I haven’t hoarded enough canned chilli and whiskey. • All NFL referees are reinstated. • Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner has surgery to turn him/herself back into a man. Jenner now goes by the @ symbol. • Sylvester Stallone is hassled by a local sheriff and disappears into the wilderness. • Thinking it’s funny, the military names its new computerized global alert system Skynet. Our secret robot leaders are pleased. • Scientists create a car that can run on methane from cattle. Environmentalists are even more worried about gas emissions. • America is declared a “safe zone” where no one can say anything that will offend anyone else, so legally the only people who can speak are drunken German tourists. • Baby names have finally devolved into cartoon sounds. In a couple of decades there will be doctors, lawyers and airline pilots named Pfft, Twack, and Bawoosh. • To pay off Greece’s debt, the EU turns the country into a giant Chuck E. Cheese’s. The Parthenon is a surprisingly great venue for Skee-Ball. • Researchers discover a new species of lizard mutated by the Fukushima nuclear disaster. • Kanye West says something amazingly stupid and egocentric. Yes, again. • The new species of lizard attacks Tokyo. • A solar flare disrupts satellite communication. College students drool and bump into things, which means they can’t study, or get to Starbucks, or spell cockroaches names correctly. • Seeing their opportunity, talking apes take over the planet. Thank you. It’s about time. Jason Offutt’s latest book, “Across a Corn-Swept Land: An epic beer run through the Upper Midwest,” is available at amazon.com. A native of Missouri, Jason currently teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri State University and has earned many humor writer awards throughout his career. His racy first novel, “A Funeral Story,” is available at amazon.com. Jason’s parody survival guide, “How to Kill Monsters Using Common Household Items,” is also available at amazon.com.

Ernie Borgnine, Part I

By George Michaud There is some guessing done here during the time frame from Jan. 20, 1981and Jan. 20, 1989. These happened to be the years I knew Ernie Borgnine. The time frame is easy because those were the years President Ronald Reagan was in office, another president I met and we’ll talk more about later. Ernie Borgnine was born Jan. 24, 1917 as Ermes Effron Borgnino in Hamden, Connecticut. Most of you who know him are aware of the TV shows, his numerous movies and the Academy Award for “Marty.” I thought I would approach this week’s column by basing it more on personal things people don’t know about rather than repeating all the awards and things we do already know. In other columns I’ve mentioned my press agent friend by the name of Sam Wall and his best friend and mine from the William Morris Agency Sy Sussman. They all knew my partner and mentor Stan Irwin. Those were my years I spent building my talent agency ,GMA, into a top agency in California competing with ICM, William Morris Agency, Re-

gency Artists’ and others of that caliber. It was a weekly tradition for Sam Wall to invite from six to 12 for dinners at one of his restaurants on La Cienega, which was known as “Restaurant Row.” Sam handled the publicity for all of them. So, it you were seen having a dinner with Ernie Borgnine or Sonny Bono or even Cher your photo was seen in as many as 15 different papers in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and even out to the San Fernando. I suppose Sam had a deadline to meet for all of them, but they all seemed to publish at the same time each week. One evening he invited me to a dinner that Ernie Borgnine, Tommy LaSorda, manager of The Los Angeles Dodgers, several of the Dodgers pitchers, and Sy Sussman. Wherever Tommy LaSorda went so did Sy Sussman. Sy handled all the business affairs for Tommy, including getting him all the TV commercials he appeared in. Well, ironically, I had recently hired Ernie’s daughter, Nancy Borgnine, to be a sub-agent I was training, and if I had known what the father-daughter relationship really was I never would have mentioned that I was training Nancy. She had told me a number of times how much she hated her dad and wanted to bring a story to Alexander Pope, the owner of The National Enquirer Magazine. Evidently she had already done this and Ernie mentioned it at dinner that she had intentions of creating another story like the one they did a movie on called “Mommy

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Kansas City man facing 15 felonies in shooting spree A Kansas City man is facing 15 felonies, including murder, after a Dec. 28 shooting spree in the area of 10th Street and Monroe Avenue during which he shot at multiple homes and vehicles in the neighborhood. According to court records, Vince L. Jackson, 25, was charged Dec. 31 with second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of 17-yearold Gabriel Avila; first-degree robbery, two counts of first-degree assault; first-degree burglary; shooting into a motor vehicle; two counts of second-degree assault; and seven counts of armed criminal action. “This senseless crime spree is impossible to comprehend,” Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said in a statement. “The

actions of the shooter have caused harms that cannot be measured, and terrorized an entire neighborhood. Now, these victims and this neighborhood need the support of this entire community to overcome that harm.” Court documents states Jackson and two other men forced their way into a home in the 1000 block of Monroe Avenue that was occu-

pied by an adult man and seven juveniles, ages six to 15. Jackson reportedly fired shots inside the home, at other homes in the neighborhood, and at vehicles outside the home, which led to the death of Avila and a gunshot wound of another victim passing by in a vehicle. Two of the juveniles in the home suffered head injuries from blunt strikes from a firearm that required staples, police documents state. The two juvenile victims identified their attacker at Jackson in photo lineups. Witnesses reported Jackson was wielding an AK-47. He is currently being held in custody of the Jackson County Department of Corrections on a $1 million cash bond. He was scheduled for a court hearing Monday.

A Kansas City man was sentenced Dec. 30 to serve 25 years in prison for the July 2013 murder of James Jackson during a drug deal. A Jackson County judge sentenced Willie J. Gibson, 27, to 25 years on his conviction of second-degree murder, 15 years on attempted robbery and 20 years on two counts of armed criminal action, according to the Jack-

son County Prosecutor’s Office. The sentences are to run concurrently. According to court records, witnesses told police that Gibson had set up a drug deal and wanted to rob the victim. Gibson reportedly didn’t have any money to buy the drugs and the deal fell through. However, on a second attempt, police documents state, Gib-

son set up another meeting and planned on robbing the victim. He went up to the victim’s car and shot once, police documents state. The victim was found by police in his vehicle after it crashed at 20th Street and Denver Avenue. A Jackson County jury found Gibson guilty of the crimes in late November 2015.

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Man sentenced to 25 years in 2013 murder

Northland man pleads guilty to child pornography A Kansas City man is facing a prison sentence of up to 10 years and no less than six after he pleaded guilty in federal court Dec. 30 to a child pornography distribution charge, according to Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Steven H. Taylor, 25, of Kansas City-North, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to the charge contained in a federal indictment from January 2013. According to the plea agreement, an undercover federal agent identified Taylor’s computer as sharing images of child pornography

over the Internet through a peer-to-peer file-sharing network. The agent downloaded a video file of child pornography from Taylor’s computer. The agent executed a search warrant at Taylor’s residence and seized his electronic media. According to the plea agreement, investigators identified more than 600 images of child pornography on Taylor’s computers. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Taylor will not seek a sentence of less than six years in federal prison without parole and the government will not seek a sentence of more than 10 years in federal prison with-

out parole. Taylor must pay $5,000 in restitution to one of the victims portrayed in the child pornography collection, or $3,000 if he can pay the latter sum within 30 days of the sentencing date. Taylor must forfeit two desktop computers, which were used to commit the offense, to the government. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Catherine A. Connelly. It was investigated by the FBI and the Nixa Police Department.

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Charges in police chase on Sunday A Kansas City, Kansas man is facing eight felony charges for fleeing from police and attempting to hit an officer with a vehicle during a pursuit Jan. 3. According to police documents, Charles D. Grayson, 26, is charged with first-degree assault on a law enforcement officer, two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, resisting a lawful stop and armed criminal action.

Court records state, a Kansas City, Missouri police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a Chevy Tahoe after the driver failed to stop at a stop sign. After activating lights and sirens in a police vehicle, officers attempted to stop the Tahoe. When the vehicle headed down a dead end street, an officer exited his vehicle and Grayson allegedly made a U-turn and drove at the officer, who fired his weapon at the Tahoe. Police pursued the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes, reaching speeds in

excess of 100 mph while Grayson continued to break traffic laws and drive “with zero regard for public safety,” police documents state. In Kansas City, Kansas, Grayson exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Police allegedly found two stolen handguns inside the vehicle and a third along the path Grayson was running on foot. Police reportedly found marijuana and cocaine in the vehicle, police documents state. Prosecutors have requested a bond of $100,000.

Charges in Grandview hit-and-run A Grandview man was charged Dec. 30 with a felony and one misdemeanor in connection with the death of 38-year-old Scott Anthony Morris in Grandview in the early morning hours of Dec. 27, 2015, according to police documents. Ray Anthony Jordan, 41, was charged Dec. 30 with one count of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, a class D felony, and one count of driving while revoked. According to court records, Jordan turned him-

self in to Grandview police and told them he had been driving a Kia SUV on Interstate-49 from Blue Springs to Grandview when he hit what he thought was a deer, police document state. He said he had left the scene because his license was suspended. An investigation of his vehicle at a body shop indicated he had struck a person. Emergency responders transported the injured pedestrian, later identified as Morris, to the hospital where he later died. Jordan told police he drunk five

beers prior to the crash, police documents state. He told police he first misled them about how much alcohol he consumed alcohol because he has a prior DWI conviction, according to court records. The investigation continues and will include consideration of further criminal charges, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker’s office. Jordan is being held in custody on a $100,000 bond. He was scheduled for a court hearing Monday.

Final suspect in armed robbery conspiracy pleads guilty

The fourth and final suspect in a string of armed robberies in the fall of 2014 is facing up to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in federal court to charges in connection to the fast food robberies in the Kansas City Metro Area, according to United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri Tammy Dickinson. Isiah G. Etienne, 20, of Blue Springs, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips to participating in the robbery conspiracy, to committing robbery and to using a firearm in a crime of violence while aiding and abetting another person. Co-defendants Jeremy Hunter, also known as

“Heat,” 25, and Renargo L. Martin, 46, both of Kansas City, Missouri, and Mikah M. Labayen, 20, of Blue Springs, have also pleaded guilty to their roles in the conspiracy and to related charges. Etienne and Labayen were employed at a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant in Blue Springs. Using their knowledge of procedures commonly used by such establishments, the men waited until the end of a business day, and then robbed restaurants by waiting until an employee opened a door to take trash out of the premises. They rushed the door to gain access, and then forced the manager or shift supervisor to give them access to the

restaurant’s safe. The men threatened restaurant employees with an assault rifle in order to force their cooperation. Etienne admitted that he robbed a Chipotle in Lee’s Summit on Nov. 3, 2014, taking $1,600; a Burger King in Independence on Nov. 10, 2014, taking $914 and again on Nov. 30, taking $565; and a Chipotle in Blue Springs on Nov. 16, 2014, taking $6,800. In total, the men stole $9,880. Following these robberies, Etienne and Labayen were captured after an attempted robbery of a motel. According to Dickenson’s office, Hunter admitted that he participat-

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Obituaries Mark Alan Alger Mark Alan Alger, 55, of Raytown, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in Independence, Mo. Cremation entrusted to the McGilley & Sheil F.H., Kansas City, MO 816-353-6555. Mary Clark Mary Clark, 66, Harrisonville, formerly Raytown, died Jan. 3, 2016, in Harrisonville. Cremation, with no public services planned. Arr.: Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, (660) 679-0009. Anna W. Cleaver Anna was born on July 1, 1922 and passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Anna was a resident of Raytown, Missouri. Funeral services are pending. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Bertha Louise Coffin Bertha passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015. Bertha was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of her passing. Services celebrating her life were both in Kansas City and in Council Grove. The first was at Cross Points Church 6824 Lackman Road in Shawnee KS from 2-4pm on Sunday

January 3rd. The second was held at Community Christian Church in Council Grove on Monday January 4th followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Vincenza (Albanese) D’Angelo Vincenza (Albanese) D’Angelo, 91, Raytown, Mo., passed away December 31, 2015, at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Graveside service was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at the Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Langsford Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs. Vincenza was born May 17, 1924, in Bompietro, Italy. She immigrated to the USA in 1966 with her family. Worked for Garfield Elementary then worked in the Italian Gardens and retired at age 72. We love you mom, nanna, heaven has gained a great Italian cook. She was preceded in death by parents, Giuseppina (Macalusa) Albanese and Gandolfo Albanese; sisters, Maria, Calogera, Rosina and brother, Damiano. Survivors are husband, Nunzio D’Angelo, her daughter, Maria (D’Angelo) Cumberford

and Chris, son, Joe D’Angelo and Terrie, four grandchildren, Jenna and Cara Cumberford and Nick and Lauren D’Angelo. Arr.: Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW Third St., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 (816) 524-3700. Patricia Holt Patricia Holt, 93, of Raytown, Mo., passed away Dec. 30, 2015. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Floral Hills. Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO; 816-353-1218. Gladys Revae Lunnon Gladys Revae Lunnon, 97, passed away January 3, 2016, in Raytown, Mo. Gladys was born Oct. 17, 1918, in Altamont, Mo., the daughter of Charles and Alta Boor. She was a member of the Northern Boulevard Methodist Church in Independence, Mo. Gladys is survived by husband of 69 years, William “Don” Lunnon; two sons, Greg Lunnon (Donna) and Ed Lunnon (Jan); daughter, Nancy Cain (Tim); seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Visitation was 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, with service at 2 p.m.

at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Burial will follow. Condolences may be left at www. floralhillsfuneralhome.com Arr.: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133 (816) 353-1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial. Ruth Mossman Ruth Mossman, 83, passed away on Thursday December 23, 2015 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A graveside service will be held 10:30 am Saturday January 9th at the Hubbel Hill Cemetery, Tonganoxie, KS. Ruth was born November 19, 1932 on a farm Northeast of DuBois, NE. The house was moved from her grandfather’s farm. In 1939, they moved close to Pawnee City, NE. In 1945, they then moved into the northwest side of Pawnee City. Ruth worked at the Star Café after she got out of high school. She met her husband, Lyle, while working at the cafe. Lyle never asked her to marry him; he just asked if she would wear his ring. They moved to Kansas City, Kansas. She went to work for ADV Service Co. doing cleri-

cal work. ADV subsequently merged into Henry Wurst of North Kansas City. Lyle had always wanted a farm, so after he retired, they moved to the farm outside of Tonganoxie. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Vlasta Boehmer, her brothers. Willis, Alvin and Leland Boehmer and her sisters, Betty Van Blarcum and Irene Welch. Survivors include; two nieces, Karen Hoppe, and Patricia Wright, both of Raytown, MO; two nephews, Jewell Welch, Topeka, KS, and Leon Mitchell, Overland Park, KS; and several cousins. Mary Ann (Bunkers) Upton Mary Ann (Bunkers) Upton passed into new life December 30, 2015, after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born in Kansas City Jan. 5, 1961, and attended school in Raytown, graduating from Raytown South in 1979. Mary Ann started her career in health care working at John Knox Village as a CNA and following that in administration at Research Hospital. Later in her career, she continued her administrative role at Truman Medical Center (Lakewood) in the Nursing Education and Den-

tal Units. She is survived by husband, Glen A. Upton of Raytown and four adult children, Emily Mahaffey (Aurora), Mark Upton (Raytown), David Upton (Kansas City) and Brittany Upton (Greenwood). In addition, she is survived by seven grandchildren and brothers, Rick Blevins, Troy Bunkers and Gary Bunkers. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the former VFW, 13137 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested for Saint Luke’s Hospice Center and The Richard & Annette Bloch Cancer Center. Donations can be made to the Mary Memorial Fund c/o Glen Upton at Raytown-Lee’s Summit Community Credit Union, 10021 East 66th Terrace, Raytown, MO 64133. Donna Sue (Griffin) Wharton Donna Sue (Griffin) Wharton, 63, Raytown, Mo passed away Dec. 29, 2015. Service at 1 PM, Sun Jan 10 at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 10220 E. 47th St, KCMO, 64133. (Arr. Heartland 816313-1677).

Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Chess Free Play Jan. 9, 2016, 1 pm Play chess, learn the basics, brush up on your chess skills, challenge other players at Free Chess Play at the Library. The Raytown Branch, in collaboration with the Raytown High School Chess Team coaches, will be hosting chess on the second Saturday of the month from 1-3 p.m. Chess boards and chess pieces will be provided. All ages - from elementary to high school students, and adults are welcome to play. (All ages) Registration is required. (Ages 6 and up) Registration is required. Basic Yoga January 13, 20 & 27, 10 am MCPL Raytown, 6131 Raytown Rd. If you have always wanted to try yoga, this is your chance. Join in this threeweek restorative class with slow-paced stretching, some simple breathing exercises, and perhaps seated meditation. This is a good place to learn basic poses, relaxation techniques and to become comfortable with yoga. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and/or towel. (For adults) Registration is required. Southeast Enterprises Holiday Light Recycling Drive Ends Jan. 16, 2016 Sponsor the Holiday Lights Recycling Drive or drop off your lights at any of participating locations. Recycling lights helps pay wages of developmental disabilities and diverts solid waste from local landfills. The drive runs from November 14, 2015 through January 16th, 2016. Check out where to find your local drop site visit www. kcrecyclelights.com. 2016 MLK Multicultural Celebration in Raytown Jan. 17, 3 pm

Guilty continued from page 5 ed in one of the robberies, and loaned his assault rifle to co-conspirators to use in several other robberies in exchange for part of the proceeds. Martin admitted that he drove Hunter to the Blue Springs Chipotle on Nov. 16, 2014. Hunter and Martin were given access to that restaurant’s back door by Labayen, an em-

Graceway, 5460 Blue Ridge Cut-off This MLK celebration is not one to miss. Sponsored by Barker Memorial Cathedral of Praise Community Outreach, Graceway, the Raytown Chamber of Commerce, the Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance and the City of Raytown’s Human Relations Commission. MCPL Book Group Jan. 19, 6:30 pm Jan. 21, 10 pm MCPL Raytown, 6131 Raytown Rd. Book to read and discuss: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. Audio books available on this title. Amateur Radio (HAM) Test Given Jan 19, 7 pm Raytown Community of Christ, Take your Amateur Radio (Ham) Test by the K0GQ Amateur Radio Club every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact Robin Cross, W0FEN, at 816-356-0888 to confirm this schedule has not changed. Professor I Drop, the Juggling Scientist Jan. 23, 11 pm MCPL Raytown, 6131 Raytown Rd. Jay Cady combines his love of science with circus skills in this interactive workshop. Topics include famous scientists, potential energy, density, and chart making. The big finale is the “Four Box Mystery.” (Ages 8 and up) Registration is required. ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more informaployee of the restaurant. Armed with his assault rifle, Hunter forced the restaurant employees to the ground as he kicked the door into the manager’s office. Once in the manager’s office, Hunter ordered the supervisor to open the safe and put all the money into a green duffle bag. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Etienne is subject to a sentence of 10 years in federal

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Entertainment Guide ‘Star Wars’ passes ‘Avatar;’ ‘H8Ful I woke up Wednesday morning in a world in which “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is the highest-grossing domestic film of all time, besting the previous record of $760.5 million set by “Avatar.” Not only will “TFA” most assuredly cross the $900 million mark domestically but the elusive $1 billion mark isn’t out of the question. Whereas “Avatar” needed 48 weeks to reach $760.5 million after hitting $700 million in just 72 days, “TFA” needed only 19 days to hit $761 million. Even though I enjoyed “Avatar” when it was released, “TFA” is a much better film and deserves all the money and accolades. Sitting at just over $1.5 billion globally, it has a long way to go to catch “Avatar’s” $2.78 billion. “TFA” opens Jan. 9 in China, so we’ll know more next week.

Now that our weekly “Star Wars” update is in the books, we can discuss the only movie

cool enough to keep me from watching “TFA” for a sixth time, which is master filmmaker Quentin Tarantino’s western opus “The H8ful Eight.” The film takes place a few years after the Civil War, and begins as Kurt Russell’s bounty hunter John “The Hangman” Ruth is en route via

stagecoach to deliver fugitive Daisy Domurgue, portrayed in an Oscar-worthy performance by Jennifer Jason Leigh. With a blizzard bearing down on them, Ruth picks up two travelers along the way, Samuel L. Jackson’s rival bounty hunter Major Marquis Warren, and Walton Goggin’s Chris Mannix, the son of a former Confederate war hero who is now a local sheriff. Apart from Leigh, Goggins gives the best performance of the film. With no hope of making into town, the stagecoach stops at Minnie’s Haberdashery. Four strangers, caretaker Bob, local hangman Oswaldo Mobray, cowboy Joe Gage and former Confederate General Sanford Smithers, played by Bruce Dern are waiting inside Minnie’s. Once they’ve been locked inside the same room for several hours, our heroes realize not everyone is who they say they are. Before we get to my thoughts, I need to fill you all

in on a little background. After the success of 2012’s “Django Unchained,” Tarantino intended “The H8Ful Eight” to be his follow-up until the script was leaked online. Tarantino threatened a lawsuit and decided to release the script as a book and move on to something new. After a live reading was scheduled in Los Angeles with Tarantino’s dream cast, the buzz was too much to ignore, and Tarantino decided to go ahead with production. Being a massive fan of his work, (“Pulp Fiction” came out my freshman year of college) I tend to hold his films to a high standard, which is why I can say I really liked “The H8Ful Eight,” but I didn’t love it. It is a great mix of John Carpenter’s 1982 masterpiece “The Thing” mixed with Tarantino’s debut film “Reservoir Dogs;” add a fantastic soundtrack, breathtaking visuals, maybe

Nature photography exhibit on display

The Missouri Department of Conservation’s Burr Oaks Woods Nature Center is hosting an art exhibit featuring the photography of Michael Talley until Feb. 27. Formerly from Wyoming, Talley spent most of his life outdoors hunting, fishing and taking pictures. After retiring from the construction industry as a superintendent, he returned to nature photography as a full-time

hobby. He especially likes to capture wildlife and the migration of birds in his lens. Talley’s “Missouri’s Wildlife Portraits” is on display in the auditorium at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, from 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday until Feb. 27. More information is available via email burroak@mdc. mo.gov, or at 816-228-3766.

Photo courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation Michael Talley’s “Missouri Wildlife Portraits” is on display at the Burr Oaks Woods Nature Center until Feb. 27.

the best cast Tarantino ever assembled, more of that quickwitted dialogue, and all the pieces for greatness are there. One of the biggest issues I had with the film was the pacing. At 167 minutes, it is the longest of the Tarantino flicks. Though I was never bored with anything on screen, I wasn’t enthralled the whole time either. Tarantino’s signature blood and guts violence is still there, but it mainly comes throughout the last third of the film, along with most of the action. Again, I really enjoyed this film, and I’ll more than likely see it again, but if you’re expecting “Django Unchained: Part II” or “Reservoir Dogs in the Old West” you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. At the end of the day “The H8Ful Eight” will be mentioned as one of the best contemporary westerns ever, and I really don’t have an issue with that as long as “Django

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The Raytown Community Choir is beginning its spring semester directed by Rick Gilpin. There are no auditions, no age limitations, and you do not have to know how to read music to sing with the choir. Although the name reads Raytown, you do not have to be a Raytown resident. The spring semester session starts Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Ivanhoe United Church of Christ located at

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Sausage-Infused Bourbon Cut Johnsonville Fully Cooked Smoked Split Rope Sausage into 1/2-inch slices. In glass jar with tight lid (canning jar is ideal) add sliced brat with 6 ounces of bourbon and let sit for 24-48 hours. Strain through coffee filter into clean container. Discard sliced brats. Find more creative recipes to spice up your game-day spread at Johnsonville.com.

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Chicken wings, guacamole, and cheesy dips are America’s top choices for most big game day menus, but the same recipes year after year can get tiring. Forget the same-old spread and surprise your guests with a little more taste and pizazz this year. Put these tips into play for a winning combination your team can celebrate. Swap up with sausage. Transform typical dishes, by swapping sausage into recipes, such as chili and nachos, which typically incorporate ground beef. The built-in flavor lends great taste and convenience to these dishes. Instead of chips and queso, add brat sausage to your nachos to make brat-chos. Or give this MVP Chili recipe a try!

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Conservation to host free winter trout fishing clinic The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a free winter trout fishing clinic from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 19, at the Bass Pro Shops in Independence. The department of conservation stocks rainbow trout in lakes at four Kansas City area sites during winter to provide anglers with an additional fishing opportunity. Trout are not native to the area and cannot survive in warm summer water temperatures. But they thrive in winter-chilled ponds and small lakes. The free clinic will showcase what tackle,

lures and bait work well to catch trout. Conservation staff will also demonstrate how to prepare trout for cooking. Space in the clinic is limited. Participants are asked to register in advance by calling 816-6220900. Lakes included in the metro area’s winter trout stocking program are Coot Lake and Plover Lake at the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area in Lee’s Summit, Chaumiere Lake at North Cleveland Avenue and Northeast 43rd Terrace in Kansas City, and lakes at the Fountain Bluff Sports

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Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a winter trout fishing clinic Jan. 19 at the Bass Pro Shops in Independence.

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Young hunters check 2,520 deer during Missouri late youth portion Youth hunters bag 16,615 deer during early, late portions

Photos courtesy of Shepherd’s Center of Raytown Terry Landers, Shepherd’s Center of Raytown Board members, family, and staff volunteered for Christmas in the Park to raise funds for the Shepherd’s Center, which serves adults 55 and older.

Charlotte Melson receives the 2015 Floyd Anderson Distinguished Volunteer of the Year Award for her many years of support, generosity and dedication to the Shepherd’s Center of Raytown.

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Missouri youth deer hunters ages 6 through 15 checked 2,520 deer during the late youth portion of the 2015-2016 deer hunting season, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Youth hunters bagged 1,397 more deer during the two-day season than the previous year’s total. Youth hunters harvested a combined total of 16,615 deer during the early and late youth portions. The top counties for the early and late

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