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Awards And T-Shirts Specialists, Inc. Raytown Hoops On Monday, January 5, 2015, the Lady Jays basketball team defeated the North Kansas City Hornets by a score of 50-45 in overtime

By Lisa Bankston Writer Before I retired, I taught high school and had both the privilege

and the punishment of sponsoring the senior class. This meant I was in charge of graduation and everything involved with it! Numerous times at the last minute, I made a panicked call and a fast drive to Awards and T-Shirts Specialists, Inc. Someone was always waiting cheerfully for me to get there and they supplied my one forgotten plaque, honor cord or Valedictorian medal. I am a huge fan of Awards and T-Shirts Specialists, Inc. (AWTS) and want everyone to know about this local Raytown business and it’s success story.

Like many small business stories, Debbi O’Donohue who is the owner of AWTS, started in her home and sold trophies only. That was March of 1984, but within three months she moved out of her house and to 10400 E 63rd Street.

She then began offering screen-printed apparel and custom awards. In 1986, Awards and T-Shirts Specialists, Inc. signed their first union contract

and Debbi became the first female contractor in the Kansas City Building and Construction Trades Council.

The business continued

to grow and it soon added embroidery and specialty items. Today they offer 750,000 apparel, awards, advertising promotional specially items, trophies, gift recognition products, business cards, letterhead, newsletters and anything you need your name on, they can produce. AWTS has a friendly staff who actually answer the phone during business hours so

you do not have to push buttons or search directories to find a person to talk to and when you leave a voice mail, someone calls you back. Although the

business now has thousands of customers in all 50 states and Canada, you still feel like they are just a small town neighbor when you call or walk in.

Debbi O’Donohue also gives back to the community. She is on the working board of Muscular Dystrophy Association and a member of the Raytown Chamber of Commerce.

Last year was the 30th an-

niversary of the company and Debbi had a party where they raised $20,000 for autism. She not only takes pride in her business accomplishments but cares about others, her staff and our town.

Awards & T-Shirts Specialists, Inc. is dedicated to providing high quality American and Union made products and creative image designs. Any idea you have their staff will help those ideas and designs come to life. They are highly sought after for their 30 years of expertise, their dedication to meeting deadlines and how they deliver your product within your budget.

And...they are right here in Raytown!

Please remember Awards & T-Shirts Specialists, Inc. for any of your special events needs.

There is no job they consider too small or too big.

Phone: 816-358-3390 or 1-800-466-3580 or visit them at www.AwardsAndTshirts.com.

Please Remember: Live Locally – Think Locally – Buy Locally – Support Raytown Businesses

Photos by R.C. Jones #15 Senior Dajanae Wilson lead the Lady Jays with 12 points On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 the Jays defeated North Kansas City 54-37 to complete the sweep of the NKC Hornets

#5 Junior Derrick Wilson scored 20 points in the win over NKC

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Raytown Police Correct Inaccurate Police Pension Information On January 6, 2015, Raytown Police Chief Jim Lynch took an opportunity to correct inaccurate information regarding the Raytown Police Pension, which was published in the December 17, 2014 issue of the Raytown Times. The inaccurate information was listed at the top of page 4, in volume 5, issue 40.

The opinion article, written by Randy Battagler, refers to officers potentially collecting “double pay.” Officers may only earn a maximum benefit of 60% of their pay (life annuity.) Those that serve our city longer, wait to receive their pension benefit and retire later, will receive a higher monthly payment. If an officer retires earlier, their monthly pension payment is lower. Simi-

lar to Social Security benefits, the monthly payment is impacted by how soon an officer retires, after reaching retirement eligibility age.

Taking an early retirement means a lesser monthly payment, and waiting to retire means an increased monthly payment. However, the maximum benefit, 60%, does not change. Some officers may have other retirement income, unrelated to the Raytown Police Pension, which could include Social Security, military retirement benefits, and individuallyowned income products (IRA’s, etc.)

Mr. Battagler asserted that, “Without contributions from participants the fund had fallen well short of the amount it needed to be solvent.” There were

Police Chief Jim Lynch many factors that impacted the unfunded liability of the Police Pension, including stock market downturns and intermittent payments

by former city finance directors. The unfunded liability must still be paid, regardless of the City moving the Police Officers to LAGERS.

In fact, the LAGERS plan costs more (approximately 12% of payroll) than the former Police Pension plan (approximately 8%.) Even after the unfunded liability has been paid, the LAGERS plan, which has added benefits including cost of living adjustments, will be more expensive than the Police Pension plan.

Mr. Battagler also said that “without the change the city could have faced bankruptcy.” That is simply not the case. It was the belief by some that the former Police Pension plan was unsustainable, which prompted the discussion, and subsequent change, not the threat of the plan failing or causing bankruptcy.

In fact, the Police Pension plan is performing

Raytown Alumni Receive Athletic Honors Raytown South High graduate Marquise Cushon and Raytown High graduate LaVance Taylor recently earned Daktronics National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II AllAmerican Second Team honors.

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Taylor is a senior running back at the University of Central Missouri (UCM).

Taylor led the MIAA and was third in the NCAA Division II with a single-season record of 1,918 rushing yard.

He set UCM’s single-season all-purpose yardage record

with 2,618 yards, and he set a new UCM career all-purpose yardage record with 6,231 yards. Taylor was also a First Team All-MIAA and First Team All-Region selection.

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very well in the current economic environment. Since 2008, when the stock market downturn hurt almost every pension plan, the Police Pension plan funded status has increased every year, with contributions decreasing or remaining the same as a percent of pay in that same period.

Chief Lynch is committed to transparency and openness. The Raytown Police Pension Board meetings have always been, and remain, open meetings. The schedules of Pension Board meetings are posted in the Police Department lobby, as well as the Police Department News blog, RPD News Room (http://piorpd.wordpress.com/) for the public and media to view any time.

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City Of Raytown Charter Commission Update

By Steve Guenther Commission Chair Dear Citizens of Raytown: On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, the people of Raytown voted in favor of the election of a commission to draft a home rule charter for the city in accordance

with the provisions of the Missouri Constitution. The “home rule” concept exemplifies the idea that a free people should control the process of establishing a city government, designing its form, fixing its powers, and determining the officers who are to exercise the powers, duties, and respon-

sibilities of that government rather than operating under the statutes written by legislators with no interest in our city government.

Since its first meeting, the commission has worked earnestly to fulfill its responsibility. The commissioners considered current developments in municipal

government, solicited the views and experiences of governmental officials and citizens in other cities, and secured recommendations of our own citizens, both within and without our city government. The charters of other Missouri cities were studied and compared in detail. Public hearings

were conducted as the provisions of the charter progressed from preliminary proposals to the final drafts.

After dozens of meetings of the entire commission involving many hours of effort, the commission has prepared a preliminary draft for the proposed home rule charter to be submitted

for voter approval on April 7, 2015. Every provision contained in this proposed charter to date has been studied, considered, and formally passed upon by the commissioners.

A city charter provides the basic framework for the

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Consider These New Year’s Financial Resolutions Submitted by George Koepp Now that 2015 is upon us, you may be thinking about making some New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ll decide to take up a musical instrument, or hit the gym more often, or even learn a new language. All these are worthy goals, of course — but you could also gain some key benefits by working to achieve some financial resolutions.

Here are a few to consider: • Fill “gaps” in your investment portfolio. From time to time, you — or possibly your financial advisor, if you work with one — might identify “gaps” in your invest-

ment portfolio. For example, you might find that you are making insufficient progress on a key goal, such as saving for a child’s college education.

Or you might discover that you need to place additional resources in a particular asset class to achieve proper diversification, which can help reduce the impact of market volatility on your portfolio.

(Keep in mind, though, that diversification by itself can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss.) So put “filling portfolio gaps” high on your list of New Year’s financial resolutions.

• Boost your 401(k) contributions. If your salary has gone up with the new year,

consider boosting your contributions to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. You may not be able to afford to contribute the maximum annual amount — which in 2015 is $18,000, or $24,000 if you’re 50 or older — but if you increase your contributions every year, you can greatly speed your progress toward your retirement savings goals. You can put this New Year’s resolution into effect by contacting your human resources or benefits department as soon as you get back to work in 2015.

• Eliminate “unhealthy” investment habits. As part of your general New Year’s resolutions, you may have decid-

ed to cut back on “carbs” and sugar-laced soft drinks, with the expectation that these moves could help your overall health. But you can also make “unhealthy” financial moves, such as chasing after “hot” stocks (which may already have cooled off by the time you find them) or selling quality investments just because their price has temporarily dropped. Strive to focus more intently on your long-term investment strategy, as opposed to reacting to short-term stimuli.

• Review your estate strategy. During any given year, you might experience major changes in your life — marriage (or remarriage), new

child, new home, etc. — and these changes will have profound effects on your estate plans. But whether or not you encountered any of these events in 2014, it’s a good idea to look over your estate planning documents* — such as a will, living trust, power of attorney and so forth — to make sure they are still current with your wishes. It’s especially important to update beneficiary designations on your insurance policies and retirement accounts so that they are aligned with the wishes you have expressed in your will. And if you haven’t drawn up your estate plans* yet, make a New Year’s resolution to do so in 2015 — be-

cause it’s never too soon to take the steps necessary to protect your loved ones in the future.

Unlike some New Year’s resolutions, these financial ones won’t require a big shift in your lifestyle. But if you can stick to them, they can make a big difference in your life.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. *Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

Charter Document Won’t Include City’s Logo

By Mallory Ragon Reporter The board of aldermen decided not to let the Raytown Charter Commission use the official city logo on the proposed charter document. A preliminary draft of the charter was uploaded to the commission’s website (www.RaytownCharter.

com) on Tuesday, just hours before they requested use of the logo.

The logo, or seal, in question is not the Raytown “swoosh” adopted in 2006 as a supplemental logo, but the older image still used as an official seal. Several of the aldermen were concerned that use of the image on the drafted charter would indicate

the board’s endorsement or support. Alderman Bill Van Buskirk said that use of the seal would be inappropriate, given that this charter effort was initiated by voters and not by the board—as in the past three charter attempts.

Alderman Janet Emerson disagreed: “The citizens of Raytown are the ones who wanted a charter; I think it

City Charter Document Now Available For Review Visit RaytownCharter.com for the preliminary charter document.

PUBLIC & TOWN HALL MEETINGS SCHEDULE The Charter Commission will continue holding open public meeting on the following dates for Raytown

citizens to participate in finalizing the final charter document: January 7th, 6:30 p.m. @ Raytown Fire Station #1 January 9th, 6:30 p.m. @ Raytown City Hall January 12th, 6:30 p.m. @ Raytown City Hall The Raytown Charter

Commission has also scheduled two Town Hall Meetings at Raytown City Hall to educate the citizens as to the Charter Document on the following dates: February 24, 2015 starting @ 7:00 p.m. CST March 24, 2015 starting @ 7:00 p.m. CST

Use Proposed For Former Walnic’s Space

By Mallory Ragon Reporter The board of aldermen considered a conditional use permit for the event space at 10028 E 63rd Street, formerly known as Walnic’s at their January 6, 2015, session.

The permit would allow for regular activities designed for 6th, 7th and 8th graders on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Melony Morrissey, who requested the permit, said, “I just want to use the space for something productive for middle school kids.” Cit-

ing the closure of the YMCA and a relative lack of other options, she plans to offer games, a pool table, a DJ and concessions and other amenities to give kids a place to hang out.

She plans to have the space open between 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, at a cost of $5 per person. Parents will be responsible for dropping them off and picking them up, and identification (like a school ID) will be required.

Some of the aldermen raised concerns about security and safety: Morrissey

Filing For Office Update: April 7, 2015 General Municipal Election Submitted by Teresa M. Henry, City Clerk Mayor - 4 year term expiring April 2019 Pat Ertz Michael McDonough City Collector - 4 year term expiring April 2019 Kathie Schutte Alderman Ward I - 4 year term expiring April 2019 Joe Creamer Karen Black Alderman Ward II - 4 year term expiring April 2019 Jim Aziere Chris Rathbone Steve Guenther Alderman Ward III - 4 year term expiring April 2019 Lisa Emerson Mark Moore Alderman Ward IV - 4 year term expiring April 2019 Mary Jane Van Buskirk Steve Meyers Alderman Ward V - 4 year term expiring April 2019 Barry Park Eric Teeman

said that several measures, like the ID requirement, are being taken. She expects to have a minimum of six adults on staff each night, and there will always be someone stationed at the building’s entrances and exits. Due to fire codes, there will be a maximum capacity of 95 people, which they will monitor closely to ensure compliance.

The board will reconsider the application and hold a vote on whether to approve it at their next regular session on January 20, 2015.

would be beneficial to use the logo.” She also noted that if the charter is approved by voters in April, it will be an official city document.

Aldermen Michael Lightfoot and Jim Aziere, as well as Mayor David Bower, all echoed Van Buskirk’s comments that because the charter wasn’t initiated by the board of aldermen, the seal

should not be used.

Aldermen Emerson, Jason Greene and Josh Greene voted in favor of authorizing use of the logo; the motion failed with the other seven aldermen voting against.

The charter commission encourages residents to read the charter; a draft copy is now available on the commission’s website. They in-

vite the public to share their comments, opinions and thoughts at three additional meetings on January 7 at Raytown Fire Department, January 9 at Raytown City Hall and January 12, at Raytown City Hall. All meetings are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Proposed Smoke Shop Ordinance Goes To Board

By Mallory Ragon Reporter The Raytown Board of Aldermen had a first reading of an ordinance that would put restrictions on smoke and tobacco stores within city limits. The proposed measure comes after board discussions on the sales of tobacco and drug paraphernalia in places easily accessible to kids. The board hopes to limit such sales to stores whose total revenue is 70% or more from tobacco products, and to limit the number of smoke shops open in the city to one per every 5,000 residents.

There would also be distance restrictions to prevent shops

from opening within 500 feet of public parks, schools or churches.

At the board’s direction during a previous meeting, John Benson, development and public affairs director, enlisted the help of Chief of Police Jim Lynch, City Attorney Joe Willerth and others to research state statutes and similar ordinances in comparable cities. The state of Missouri does not allow outright bans of the sale of such products, which some aldermen would have rather supported. The cities of Independence and Wentzville have implemented restrictions similar to the ones Raytown is now considering.

“This is pretty cutting edge,” Willerth said, adding that there is not much case law or precedence for this type of ordinance.

Any existing shops would be grandfathered in if the ordinance is passed. Benson noted that the city isn’t certain about the number of smoke shops open today; their best guess is one or two that have 70% or more of their revenue derived from tobacco sales.

The board will hold a second reading of the ordinance before voting on whether to approve it. That is expected to be on the agenda for their January 20 session.

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Jason Offutt With another year in the books, it’s time to review all the things we learned during that year we’d probably rather forget.

Like Justin Bieber exists.

Really, who wants to know that?

I did learn some important things this year, such as Brussels sprouts are delicious (when cooked with bacon), salad may be the perfect food (if covered in bacon), and sandwiches cure hangovers (when filled with bacon).

Here’s everything else I learned: Jason Offutt’s Revelations of 2014 • Anyone who can fold fitted sheets must have made a pact with the devil.

• The most world-changing event in the lives of many Americans is when we discovered that, if the claims are true, America’s Dad Bill Cosby is a villain.

• If you lick your fingers, those impossible to use cheap trash bags come right open.

• Colorado and Washington state both legalized marijuana for recreational purposes, and no one has done a comprehensive study on Dorito sales. Come on, academia, there’s a connection.

Trust me.

• Bill Cosby can fold fitted sheets.

• “Rocky IV” is a Christmas movie.

• Convicted murderer Clayton Lockett died of a heart attack in Oklahoma after a failed execution attempt. What do you know?

Karma is real.

• Common Core math makes my head hurt.

• More states legalized same-sex marriage. I wonder how many of the proponents are divorce lawyers.

The Young Man With His Harp Becomes A Huge Hit At the Muehlebach the back. Jeff would unlock the large walk-in freezer and bring out all the goodies for us to eat from roast beef sandwiches to everything the restaurant had to offer.

We would sometimes stay up until the wee hours. After a couple months of this, Mr. Hitz never once complained or said a thing but I knew it had to be costing him at least their normal 25 to 30 percent

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Charter continued from page 3 conduct of city government.

It provides the governing body sufficient flexibility to deal effectively with problems confronting the city, and contains the necessary safeguards to protect citizens against the abuse of power. The commission is pleased to present this document for your consideration. We believe it will ensure, to the extent possible in a written document, that this city will have effective government responsive to the wishes of the citizens.

Some of the features of the charter are briefly outlined below: FORM OF GOVERNMENT The charter proposes no dramatic change in the present form of government. The Board of Aldermen will retain its legisla-

Now for some of the stories while LLOYD LINDROTH performed at the Muehlebach Hotel during a return engagement that lasted 26 weeks. We all thought the hotel was our home. After all, we spent 24 hours a day, seven days a week at there.

Every night was an adventure, after hours.

On certain nights, musicians would come from around town to jam with Lindroth’s musicians and Lindroth would sit in and create new music. He was even persuaded to write a few original songs for the harp which were solid-rockmusic. Quite contradictory to what one would expect from a harpist. He finally broke in a couple of them during his act and they went over really big with the audience.

Ralph Hitz, you may remember from last week, the managing director and general manager, who had his suite in the penthouse along with his lovely wife, daughter and their mischievous son, Jeff, who was very mature for his age. Jeff always wanted to hang out with the band. He was about 18 at the time and, unlike many his age, took to the music of the harp and the shows. To show his appreciation, he would ask Lloyd and the entire band, their wives and, whomever came in to join him in the Coffee Shop, which was just a few steps down onto another level in

tive and policy-making authority, the mayor the executive authority, and the city administrator the administrative authority.

BOARD OF ALDERMEN Under the proposed charter, the Board of Aldermen will retain its present responsibilities and composition: two aldermen from each of five wards who serve for four-year terms.

As it does today, the Board will establish policies, set tax rates, authorize expenditures and approve administrative nominees, including city administrator.

MAYOR The responsibilities and term of office for mayor will remain the same. The mayor will be elected for four years from the city-at-large.

The mayor will be the official representative and executive of the city. The

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of retail. Nonetheless we enjoyed those late evenings for a long time.

Continued on page 5 mayor will preside over the meetings of the Board of Aldermen and appoint members to various boards and commissions with the consent of the Board.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR The position of city administrator is to be continued and is unchanged per current ordinance. The city administrator is to be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the Board of Aldermen on the basis of qualifications.

The city administrator is to be responsible for the operation of all city departments placed in their charge including the appointment and removal of all city employees under their charge.

DEPARTMENT, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS All existing city departments, boards and commissions are to be contin-

ued. The charter provides for a Parks and Recreation commission along the lines of the present Park Board with some additional levels of oversight, primarily the appointment and setting of salary for the Parks and Recreation Director by the Board of Aldermen. The charter required a merit system for the administration of personnel. The position of police chief remains an elective position under the charter.

CITY ATTORNEY AND PROSECUTOR The position of the City Attorney and City Prosecutor is to be continued as it currently functions. The city attorney is to be appointed by the majority of the Board of Aldermen to serve for a two year term.

The city attorney’s job is to

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Things I Learned In 2014 • Fruit juice is bad for you? Nothing I know is true.

• The news media have really dropped the ball on NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden’s UFO claims.

What? You’d rather ask him about trillions of our tax dollars disappearing into a black budget? Seriously, folks, get a grip on reality.

• It’s 2015 and still no Bigfoot.

• The Seattle City Council voted to raise the minimum wage to $15 after a nationwide protest of adult McDonald’s workers who apparently still have the same job they had in high school.

• Contrary to the predictions in the national news, Ebola hasn’t killed us all.

Neither did bird flu in 2006, or West Nile virus in 2000.

Don’t worry, CNN, you’ll get it right one day.

• Apparently North Korea doesn’t have anything better to do – ever.

• Smartest man in the world Stephen Hawking explained the dangers of creating artificial intelligence and contacting extraterrestrials, and nobody listened. I’ve seen those movies, Steve. I’m ready.

• The Internet has made us lazy.

• Ann B. Davis, the housekeeper Alice on “The Brady Bunch,” died on my birthday. Thanks for bringing me down, Alice.

• My family has learned to make all the foods we enjoy from scratch, because when the Ebola zombies take over, the world’s not going to be a fun place without peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Except at my house.

By the way, stay away from my house.

OK, that’s all I learned in 2014. Let’s hope 2015 will bring the world closer to universal truth. Or at least help me understand Common Core math problems.

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.

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weeklyBLOTTER From Raytown Police Department

Incidents from 12/31/ 14 to 1/7/15 12/30/2014 10:14:58 RECOV. PROP. - RECOVERED PROPERTY 6200 block RAYTOWN RD

565.070C - ASSAULT 3RD/ WITH HANDS/FISTS/FEET (M) 8300 block OVERTON AVE

12/30/2014 12:59:14 570.030L - STEALING/EMBEZZLEMENT/OVER $500 (F) 10300 block E 350 HWY

12/31/2014 16:32:11 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY 12/31/2014 19:20:40 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 9000 block E 68 ST

12/30/2014 15:41:33 570.030 - STEALING/OVER $500/MOTOR VEHICLE PART ACC (F) 6800 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 12/30/2014 17:37:38 28.333.a - CITY, DWI-ALCOHOL E 56 ST 12/30/2014 20:11:52 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY

01/01/2015 00:49:43 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 10200 block E 72 ST 01/01/2015 02:00:40 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 8900 block E 350 HWY 01/01/2015 09:48:38 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY

12/30/2014 21:20:40 577.010 - DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED/PERSISTENT OFFENDER (F) E 63 ST 12/30/2014 23:02:44 569.170F - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 9900 block E 61 ST 12/31/2014 09:37:41

01/01/2015 10:50:07 ATT TO LOCATE - ATTEMPT TO LOCATE VEHICLE 8900 block E 52 TER 01/01/2015 11:08:34 565.070C - ASSAULT 3RD/ WITH HANDS/FISTS/FEET (M) 10300 block E 61 ST

01/01/2015 16:47:53 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 8600 block LANE AVE 01/01/2015 17:28:29 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY 01/02/2015 04:31:53 569.080D - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN ELSWHERE&RECOVER. 7400 block MAYWOOD AVE 01/02/2015 06:23:10 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 10400 block E STATE 350 HWY 01/02/2015 10:04:50 42.183 - CITY, LICENSE PLATE DISPLAY E 87 ST 01/02/2015 16:48:37 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 9100 block E 85 ST 01/02/2015 20:31:54 569.020B - ROBBERY 1ST/ WITH FIREARM/CONVENIENCE STORE (F) 6500 block RAYTOWN RD 01/02/2015 20:54:18 569.170L - BURGLARY 2ND/ NO FORCE/RESIDENCE

NIGHT (F) 9800 block E 60 ST 01/02/2015 22:59:44 SUICIDE ATT - SUICIDE ATTEMPT 9000 block E 74 TER 01/03/2015 02:03:41 28.103 - CITY, VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION 7900 block EVANSTON AVE 01/03/2015 03:45:50 28.211.d - CITY, UNLAWFUL POSSESS OTHER WEAPON E 87 ST 01/03/2015 08:02:17 RECOV. PROP. - RECOVERED PROPERTY 7500 block OVERTON AVE 01/03/2015 13:43:55 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 7200 block WILLOW AVE 01/03/2015 14:47:08 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 7200 block RAYTOWN RD 01/03/2015 15:34:57 28.139.j - CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 9800 block E 59 ST 01/03/2015 16:44:51

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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 Sometimes Lindroth would invite everyone up to his penthouse to play “craps” on a makeshift table he set up. He even went out and bought green colored cloth to spread out and they would play sometimes until dawn.

Jeff, of course, would supply the snacks, soft drinks, etc.

His Dad would have had a stroke if he had known.

One night the famed clarinet player, Woody Herman, and some of his “herd” band members came up to play and Lindroth and he talked for hours. Herman was booked into one of the ballrooms for a one-nighter at the Muehlebach. Woody loved to walk down Baltimore Street and find a late night breakfast. He spent a lot of time by himself.

I walked with him one night.

He kept telling me how much he enjoyed Lindroth and his

Charter continued from page 4 represent the city in all legal matters except the prosecution of violations of city ordinances. The city prosecutor is to be appointed by the majority of the Board of Aldermen to serve for a two year term and be responsible for the prosecution of violations of city ordinances.

MUNICIPAL COURT The charter provides for the continued election of a municipal judge elected for a term of four years.

The current operation of the court would not be changed.

ELECTIONS

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harp playing. “The King of Swing” loved coming to Kansas City but always would complain that his agent, Willard Alexander out of New York, wouldn’t engage him in KC long enough. He remembered the days when Count Basie started the “Kansas City Sound” on the radio program broadcast all over the Midwest.

One of Kansas City’s famous entertainment writers and publicists, John Quinn, and his wife Betty would frequent the Café Picardy.

They lived in Overland Park, KS. He and I became good friends. I gave me his license plate that says “Variety” because he was the writer for Variety magazine for over fifty years, reporting on the movie grosses from K.C. , the Starlight, all the large concerts in town and even smaller, lesser-known names.

He even did a Variety review

on Lloyd Lindroth at the Muehlebach Hotel. Unfortunately, he passed away the day I moved here to my dismay.

Marilyn Maye, a product of Kansas City, would come in to see Lindroth perform and liked singing with the harp. Tony DiPardo who had a band with the Kansas City Chiefs would try to get Lindroth to work one of his “gigs” town but contractual obligations to the Muehlebach prevented any engagements within 200 miles of Kansas City. It was Tony DiPardo who gave Raytown resident and drummer Jim Weinberg his first pair of drum sticks way back when Weinberg was a mere 7 or 8 years old.

Other names I ran into while staying for those six months at the Muehlebach were Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Jr.,

The charter continues the current process for elections and how candidates make declaration for public office.

2015 expires, or a vacancy occurs after April 2015, the position will become an appointed one.

POPULAR CONTROL Provisions are included in the charter so that citizens may petition to require an election to adopt an ordinance (initiative), to repel an existing ordinance (referendum), or to remove an elected official from office (recall).

FINANCE The charter provides for the establishment of financial procedures of the city and approval of a budget after public hearing. When the term of the city collector to be elected in April,

FRANCHISES The granting and regulation of franchises will continue with the Board of Aldermen. The charter sets the guidelines for the regulations and permitting of all public franchises or privileges.

GENERAL PROVISIONS The charter provides guiding practices regarding personal finance issues, prohibitions of all government personnel, charter review and amendments along with provision for public improvements and special assessments.

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Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and so many others, who in later years, I wound up booking myself, as I explained in an earlier column about The Big Band Era. Mr. Hitz finally caught on to what his son Jeff was doing and tried to cut him off, even grounding him, but it never worked. Jeff would find a way downstairs from his Penthouse to entertain and feed everyone. It was a running joke for months and months. Personally, I think Mr. Hitz didn’t mind because that camaraderie brought in a lot of new business and he knew his son was learning from the pros.

As I mentioned last week, all customer’s addresses were collected at every engagement and used to let them know of an album release or a return engagement. Many were Raytown residents and I got to know them; one be-

TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS The charter provides for the process of transitioning from a fourth class city to a charter city with provisions that address the city personnel system, the continuance of taxes, assessments and fees, how ordinances shall remain in force, continuation of contract and public improvements, and how the administrative organization will continue.

Please study the entire proposed charter and don’t hesitate to call anyone of us with your questions or attend one of our meetings.

Remember to vote on the proposed charter April 7, 2015.

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came my dentist, one my lawyer and several others are best friends even to this day.

During the times we spent at the Muehlebach, Lindroth was invited to Raytown to visit with Jim Weinberg’s parents, Ruth and John Weinberg. They had a great time getting to know each other.

Mom and Dad wanted to know what type of an act their son was going down the road with to Las Vegas. They became great friends. His autographed photo to them still hangs in the hallway of the home they once owned.

The Weinberg’s were the ones to fill us in on Jim Weinberg’s days at the Funhouse Pizza on Highway 350 back in the 1960’s, which will lead us up to next week’s column on Jim Weinberg , a Raytown Star whom many really didn’t know about because he kept it quiet. There’s lots to know about a talent so

great on the drums that everyone in Las Vegas was after him. Most don’t know that he built homes in Raytown as well.

Next week, we’ll talk about the sing-a-long days at Funhouse Pizza and Jim Weinberg, Marty Graham, the musicians and all the fun.

Stay happy.

George Michaud was a talent agent/manager in Burbank, California for nearly four decades with his own talent agency, GMA. Michaud booked hundreds of actresses and actors/ musicians, major concerts around the world and has been responsible for launching the careers of many notable names in television, motion pictures and on the Broadway stage. Michaud currently is semi-retired, still has a hand in show biz projects from New York to Las Vegas as consultant to entertainment venues and new talents as well as seasoned professionals.

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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Cloud Storage January 13, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Cloud storage is a new way of saving your files online, so you can access them from anywhere at any time.

This informative program will show you how to store your documents, music, and photos on a cloud storage system. Registration is required. For Adults.

Eating Smart, Being Active January 15, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Eating Smart, Being Active is a research based nutrition, food safety, and resource management education curriculum. Learn lessons focused on food and nutrition and get a chance to apply for new information through interactive activities. Registration is required. For Adults.

MLK Today: Unity with Love – Pass It On! January 18, 2015 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Graceway, 5460 Blue Ridge Cutoff Dr. King popularized the phrase “The Beloved Community” – a place in which poverty, hunger, and homelessness will not be allowed to continue because community members will not allow it. In “The Beloved Community,” all forms of discrimination will be replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood.

Join this celebration of hope for change in the beloved community for generations to come. Key-Note Speaker: John Wiley. Community leader and former Raytown City Councilman, John Wiley founded River of Refuge in 2009 after he witnessed a group of children loading a school bus from the parking lot of an old, run-down motel

near his home. River of Refuge was specifically created to address the hundreds of working families who live in pay-by-the-week motels throughout Greater Kansas City. Free.

The Eight Steps to Greater Financial Success January 25, 2015 @ 12:15pm – 2:00 pm Lane Avenue Baptist Church, 9003 E. 87 Street Pam Bucklew with First Federal Bank will present The Eight Steps to Greater Financial Success. Lunch is at 12:15 p.m. Workshop at 1 p.m. Contact Becky at 816-215-6733 to reserve your spot.

Creating a Basic Resume (Sara) January 27, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Learn tips for making a great-looking resume using Microsoft Word. Watch a demonstration on how to format a basic resume and attach and send it to potential employers. Registration is required. For Adults.

KC Zoomobile: Cold Weather Creatures January 31, 2015 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Join the Kansas City Zoo to find out about cold weather creatures. We will share what makes these creatures able to survive cold weather as well as show you an animal or two. Come with us to learn something new! Ages 3-up.

Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) February 2, 4, 9, 11, 18, 23, 25, March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, April 1, 6, 8, 13 & 15 @ 10:00 am Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road AARP Tax-Aide representa-

tives will be at the Library to assist seniors with moderate to low incomes with tax questions and tax return preparation. No farm returns or rental properties. The tax preparation season is from February 1 - April 15. Time listed indicates starting time.

Please contact branch for further information. Registration is limited; call the branch for details.

Getting Your Business Listed in Google Local Search February 10, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Find out if your business is listed in Google Local Search. If not, learn what steps you need to take to make it happen. Finally, learn how to manage, modify, and maximize your online listing to earn new customers.

Registration is required. For Adults.

Fancy Nancy and the Puppy Party February 12, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road It’s a puppy extravaganza!

Nancy has the perfect birthday party planned for Frenchy and all of her friends. But will the birthday puppy be on her best behavior? Registration is required. Age’s 3-up.

Searching the Catalog (Sara) February 24, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road An improved interface for the Library’s online catalog of books, movies, and music makes it easier than ever to find what you want. This demonstration will offer tips on customizing search results, placing holds, reviewing books, and much more.

Registration is required. For

Adults.

6108 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Visitors welcome

MONTHLY 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 information

Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street.

KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-7379955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome.

Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends!

Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Garden Club Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church,

Raytown New Day AL-Non Weekly: Wednesdays at 10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd. Enter at the back door.

Everyone welcome!

(816) 353-5446 Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/ raytownwomenoftoday Club Room at Raytown HyVee, 9400 E. 350 Hwy. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly: Second Tuesday at 7:00 pm Post 4242 Raytown Memorial Post, 6419 Railroad St. (816) 358-8843 CITY MEETING SCHEDULE Board of Alderman Monthly: First and Third Tuesday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http://www.raytown.mo.us Board of Education Monthly: Second Monday at 6:30 pm 6608 Raytown Road http:// RaytownSchools.org Board of Zoning Adjustment Commission Monthly: Second Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Council on Aging Committee Monthly: Third Thursday at 4:15 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Fire Protection District Monthly: Second and Fourth

Tuesday at 9:00 am City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http://www.raytownfire.com Human Relations Commission Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Parks Board Monthly: Third Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave. http://raytownparks.com Planning & Zoning Commission Monthly: First Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Tree Board Monthly: 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Sept.-May) Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave http://raytowntreeboard.org Check the City website for scheduling adjustments due to holidays, etc. Many committees, boards and commissions meet on an as needed basis. The meetings of the following Boards and Task Forces are infrequent but will be posted on the City’s Events Calendar when convened.

Building Code of Appeals Board of Equalization Community Health Advisory Committee Economic Development Advisory Committee Elected Officials Compensation Committee Industrial Development Authority Property Maintenance Board Raytown Community Foundation (Goes through Truman Heartland) Raytown Safe Routes to Schools Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com

Raytown MLK Celebration Raytown Community Choir January 18 Rehearsals Begin The 18th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Graceway, 5460 Blue Ridge CutOff, Kansas City, MO. This event that celebrates the legacy of Dr. King is sponsored by Barker Memorial Cathedral of Praise, Raytown Chamber of Commerce, Graceway, City of Raytown Human Relations Commission and Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance.

This year’s keynote speak-

Ross Harris Cole Ross Harris Cole, 93, of Raytown, MO passed away on December 27, 2014. Visitation and services were held January 2, at Floral Hills, burial followed. Ross is preceded by his wife Virginia; son, Rex; and granddaughter Lexie. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Bill Williams; daughterin- law Gail Cole; grandchildren Billy Williams II, his wife, Amy; Lynette Fletchall; great grand children Megan Swope, Monica and Dexter Fletchall.

Aileen M. Crosby Aileen M. Crosby, 93, Independence, MO, passed away January 3, 2015. Visitation will be from 12:00- 1:00 p.m. followed by funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, at Norfleet Baptist Church, 5512 Norfleet Rd., Kansas City, MO 64133.

er will be John Wiley of the River Church. Mayor David Bower will issue a Proclamation followed by a dramatic reading of Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech by 8 community members, including the Raytown Chief of Police, Jim Lynch.

Maxine “Queen Mother” McFarlane of Barker Memorial Cathedral will bring down the house with her annual rendition of “Pass it On.” A Community Choir drawn from the faith communities across Raytown

Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery South, 10507 Holmes Rd. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norfleet Baptist Church. Mrs. Crosby was born December 30, 1921 in Rogers, AR, daughter of Orville John and Ida Mabel (Wolfe) Deason. She was a lifelong resident of the KC area. She was a graduate of Central High School, Central Missouri University with a B.S. degree, and University of Missouri-KC with a Master of Arts degree. Mrs. Crosby was an elementary teacher and later a reading specialist in the KCMO school district until 1970.

She was a member of the Norfleet Baptist Church and founded the Norfleet Weekday Preschool in 1971 where she served as director and teacher. She served as a volunteer in the innercity area, at the State School in Odessa, and at Northwood School for

will participate. Other faith and civic leaders will participate.

Students were charged to propose a project that would further Dr. King’s vision in our own community today that Graceway will donate up to $3,000 and 1,000 volunteer hours to implement.

Winner of the “MLK Today” student essay contest will be announced and the winning student will receive a Google Nexus 7 Tablet.

Obituaries

Special Children in Raytown.

She also taught at the Mary McQuerry School in Odessa.

Mrs. Crosby was a 67 year member of the Emig Silver Cross Circle of The Kings Daughters and Sons. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers Association of Kansas City. Aileen and her husband, Charles Crosby, developed the Woodridge Manor Subdivision in Odessa in 1972. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Charles H. Crosby and grandsons Brent and Alan Adams. Mrs. Crosby is survived by her son Rick and wife Susan Crosby; daughter Charlene and husband Bob Adams; grandchildren Alaina Helenberger and her children Annika and Kavanaugh; Matthew Crosby, wife Jolee, and their children Joshua, Jonathan and Joseph, Mark Crosby, wife Jennifer, and their children Coleman

The Raytown Community Choir rehearsals for the Spring season start Thursday, January 15 at Ivanhoe United

Church of Christ - 65th and Woodson Road. Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. Rehearsals will be Thursdays from

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

There is no audition required, just a love of singing.

Rick Gilpin - director

RRT & SPA Meeting January 13 Raytown Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association will meet on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 12:30 p.m. in the REAP Community room at 9300 E. 75th St., Raytown. A beef stew luncheon will be served followed by a program of Blue

Grass music by Ed Sellers and Randy Denney. Cost is $8.00.

Please bring donations of cleaning supplies for REAP or consider a donation toward the building use fee.

You are encouraged to invite a new or long-time retired

teacher who is not active or not a member. Reservations are required by mailing your check to RRT& SPA, P.O. Box 16951, Raytown, Mo. 64133 or e-mail mathews-myrna@ sbcglobal.net by January 8, 2015.

and Duncan; and Corrie Adams.

born March 30, 1941, in Springfield, MO, the son of the late Fred and Anna Mae (Huddleston) Gerber. On July 28, 1962, in Raytown, MO, Mick was united in marriage to Jane Wilkinson, who preceded him in death. Mick was a 1959 graduate of William Chrisman High School in Independence, MO. He was employed by General Motors, Kirk Welding Supply and Linweld until his retirement, when he and Jane moved to the Lake of the Ozarks. Mick was a member of Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church in Raytown. He was a Freemason and was very involved with the International Order of Rainbow for girls with his wife, Jane.

Mick enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles and watching NASCAR racing. He is survived by his children, Missy McKenzie husband Kirby of Columbia, MO and their children Jeremy and Megan; Brent Gerber of Independence, MO and his daughter Krystyl; Marlo Simpson and husband Ben of Lee’s Summit, MO and their children Benedetto and Cooper. A memorial service was held

January 3rd at the Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church in Raytown.

Hazel May Davis Hazel May Davis, 103, passed away December 30, 2014. Funeral services were held Monday, January 5. She was born in Rutledge, MO, and had lived in Kansas City and Raytown since 1929. She was a secretary in the Kansas City area for 49 years and retired from Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in 1978 where she was a secretary. She was a member of the Raytown Christian Church and the American Association of Retired Persons. Hazel was preceded in death by her husbands, James C. Salter in 1985 and Harrison D. Davis in 1998; her son, James A Salter in 1986; grandson, James C. Briece III, and son-in-law, William E. Briece. Survivors include her daughter, Louise Briece; 4 grandsons, 5 greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews.

F. Michael (Mick) Gerber F. Michael (Mick) Gerber, age 73, of Laurie, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 at his home. He was

Lindsay C. Henderson Lindsay C. Henderson, 90, of Raytown, MO, passed away January 5, 2015. Funeral to be held at 12PM on January 9, at Floral Hills, visitation at 11AM, burial at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Lindsay was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Alice. He is survived by his children Michael Henderson of Tulsa, OK, and Janet Hendren (Randy) of Leland, NC; grandchildren David Hendren (Allyson), Bryan Hendren, and Kathryn Griffith (Nathaniel); great grandchildren Kenzie and Ava. Lindsay graduated from Liberty High School and was a Navy veteran. He was a retiree from Equifax and volunteer at Vaile Mansion.

Kenneth L Hooper Died with, and because of, Alzheimer’s Disease on January 5, 2015. He was born in Kansas City, MO on

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Give Up Gluten, But Not All Grains Recipe provided by Carol Fenster Whether for medical reasons or by choice, consumer interest in gluten-free foods is on the rise. The U.S. market for gluten-free foods is expected to exceed $6.6 billion by 2017. The practice of cutting consumption of wheat, barley and rye has gone mainstream.

According to research conducted at Texas A&M University, sorghum, a cereal grain grown throughout the world, offers slow digestibility and a lower glycemic index. Foods with a lower glycemic index are believed to increase satiety, which means people feel fuller longer, which can assist with weight management. Thus, the growth of the gluten-free market has led to a renewed interest in sorghum.

Globally, sorghum is used primarily as a human food product, often in the form of thick porridges, popped sor-

its many benefits.

Dark ChocolatePeanut Butter Cookies Ingredients

Dark Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookies ghum, fermented and unfermented flat breads, cooked and served as a whole grain, malted into both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, hard cookies, tortillas and more.

Giving up gluten doesn’t have to mean giving up the treats you love. The recipe below for Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cookies proves using sorghum is the smart choice for

• 20 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (at least 60 percent cocoa), divided • 3 tablespoons butter or buttery spread • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter • 3 large eggs • 1 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 1/2 cup sorghum flour • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts Preparation 1. In medium microwavesafe bowl, heat 8 ounces (1 heaping cup) of chocolate

chips, butter and peanut butter on low power in microwave oven 1-2 minutes, or until melted. Stir; set aside to cool.

2. In large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, flour, baking soda, xanthan gum and salt with electric mixer on low speed until very well blended. Beat in melted chocolate mixture until no flour streaks remain. Stir in walnuts and remaining chocolate chips.

Dough will be soft. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours.

3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 15-by-10-inch baking sheet (not nonstick) with parchment paper. Shape dough into 48 walnut-sized balls and place 12 balls, at least 1 1/2 inches apart, on sheet.

4. Bake just until cookies are shiny and crust starts to crack, about 10-12 minutes. Do not over-bake. Cool cookies 2 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.

Or, freeze balls up to 1 month and bake later.

5. Adapted from “1,000 Gluten Free Recipes,” written by Carol Fenster; reprinted with permission from the publisher, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Serves 48 cookies Source United Sorghum Checkoff Program

Got a favorite, family or awardwinning recipe?

We’d love to share it with Raytown.

E-mail to editor@ raytowneagle.com or give us a call at 313-0202

Raytown IHOP Needs to Work On Dishwashing, But Food Is Great

By George Michaud IHOP on 350 Highway at Raytown Road is a popular breakfast location for many Raytown folks. Its location makes it easy to get into, park and get out fast onto highway 350 or Raytown Road. The restaurant offers much more than breakfast, pancakes, waffles and eggs.

They have a nice array of lunch items, good salads and dinner entrées to please most folks.

About four months ago, we reviewed the IHOP on Sterling so we certainly owed this IHOP a visit. I had a relative visiting from New Hampshire and another neighbor who came with me on this visit. Our waitress,

Obituaries continued from page 6 January 24, 1929, grew up in Adrian, MO and moved to Kansas City in 1947. He married Bonnie Smith in 1948 and moved to Raytown in 1951 where they lived for the remainder of their lives.

Ken served as President of the Credit Bureau of Greater Kansas City for over 30 years, retiring in 1992. During his time at the Credit Bureau, he held the honorary position of Chairman of the Board of Associated Credit Bureaus, Inc. Ken was preceded in death by wife Bonnie and son Tim. Surviving Ken are Life Partner Wilma Graham, son Jerry (Lisa), grandsons Chris (Anna), Nick (Kristy) and Ryan, granddaughter Lauren, great grandchildren Seth

Jason Deere, manager of IHOP at 350 and Raytown Rd Tela, didn’t want her photo taken for this review. Either she was bashful or scared. I couldn’t tell but she did a fairly good job waiting on the table. So our photo this week and Macy and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service 2:00 pm January 9 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, 1301 N. Orange, (660679-6555) Butler, MO. Cremation. The family suggests that contributions be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association or Grace Hospice.

Ronald David Jones Ronald David Jones, age 55, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away on January 1, 2015 from brain cancer while surrounded by family and friends. Ron was born March 25, 1958, in Kansas City, MO to Robert and Shirley Jones.

He married his high school sweetheart, Debbie Buell, on March 11, 1978; in Kansas City, MO. Ron was a devoted employee of the United States Postal Service for 28

is of the restaurant’s manager, Jason Deere.

I didn’t want to say anything negative because this restaurant is quite popular among residents. However, it’s not my job to report on just the good things. To be fair, we always try to be as objective and as honest as possible so our restaurant reviews are candid and unbiased. On this visit, my silverware that came rolled in a paper napkins, as well as that of the other guests, was not only stained but had caked food on the forks. This is taboo and not something I can overlook.

As for the food itself, I was very pleased with the Eggs Benedict, which comes with a side of perfect tasting

hollandaise sauce, topped with Canadian-style bacon on two English muffins. That breakfast comes with wonderfully browned hashed brown potatoes all for only $8.29. I can remember back in the very late 1960’s and early 1970’s eating breakfast at an IHOP at Haskell and Ventura Blvd in Encino, CA where I lived and the Eggs Benedict was a real favorite of mine even back then. A large orange juice is $2.79 and coffee is $2.19 and you can drink all you want in a hot coffee mug at each table.

One guest ordered the American cheese omelet for $6.59, which came with toast, and those wonderful hashed browned potatoes. The other guest ordered the same thing

but wanted a side of pancakes, which were great. All the dishes have very large portions, more than you can eat.

The waitress forgot the orange juice after asking for it two more times and finally brought it after my guest was done with the meal, but we didn’t complain.

The ambiance of IHOP is the same at all locations.

Bright lighting, lots of space, and the place was quite clean, except for the silverware and a coffee cup. The restrooms were very clean and well kept.

All in all, I would say this location needs to work on their dishwashing methods and make certain that the silverware comes out spot-

less with management oversight. Folks may not return if this happens to them. But manager Jason seems to be very concerned and wants to make it the best he can. He’s got a big job there, but then again, don’t they all?

This IHOP is located at 10000 E. 350 Highway in Raytown. The phone number is 816.358.4467. Dress is casual and their hours are Sunday through Wednesdays 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays you can count on them being open 24 hours.

George Michaud has written reviews for many publications, mainly on the West Coast for theater, live music and was a restaurant critic.

years, serving most recently as the Postmaster in Oak Grove, MO. He was an avid fan of both the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Debbie Jones and two daughters: Melissa (Russ) Taylor of Raytown, Jennifer (Kyle) Collier of Blue Springs. His beloved grandchildren include Jake, Emma, and Luke Taylor and Ella and Ava Collier. He is also survived by his mother, Shirley Jones of Kansas City and brother, Dale Jones of Kansas City along with a host of nephews, nieces, family and great friends.

Visitation was held January 5, funeral was held on January 6. All services were held at Oakwood Baptist Church, Kansas City, MO.

Beverly (Goodbrake) Law Beverly (Goodbrake) Law lost her battle with Cancer on January 1, 2015. She spent her entire career in the Raytown School District starting as a French teacher at Raytown High School and retiring as the Foreign Language Coordinator for the district.

She leaves her husband, Dale Law. Memorial service and visitation was held January 5, at the Langsford Funeral Home. Cremation.

grandson, Larry Lund (Bobbi) and two great-grandsons, all of St. Charles; and sisters, Margaret Fox of Kidder, MO, and Georgia Rich of Ft. Worth, TX. Jean was a mem-

ber of Sterling Acres Baptist Church. She loved life, God and “her little family.” Funeral service will be 2 p.m.

January 10, at Floral Hills,

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Guy Thomas Murff Guy Thomas Murff, 82, died January 4, 2015 in Raytown, MO. He was born in Belden, MS, on October 19, 1932, to Elmo Earl and Mildred Jewel Creely Murff. He and Ettie Jean Neal married on March 22, 1952. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in Germany, and a charter member of the National Security Agency. He spent much of his career in data processing and enjoyed playing guitar, golfing, and taking care of his farm. In addition to his wife, Guy is survived by five children: four sons, Dan (Rachel) of Laurens, SC, Richard (Lynda) of Saltillo, MS, Mike (Jeanie) of Blue Springs, MO, and Neal, of Kansas City, MO; daughter, Janet (Tony) Como of Lee’s Summit, MO;

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eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

He is also survived by two sisters, Margie Murff Ferguson Cummings of Orlando, FL, and Betty Murff Wright of Houston, MS.

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She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Ron Willard. Trudy was a long-time employee of Burns & McDonnell and later retired from the Raytown School District Copy Center in 2013. She loved quilting, crafting, and traveling, but most of all, her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Larry Thomas and motherin-law, Evelyn Thomas of the home; sister, Emily Robertson; niece, Natalie Pickens and husband Stephen; niece, Alaina Hemme and husband Cody; great-nephew, Hudson Hemme; brother, Kevin Hufferd and wife Tracey; nephew Zakary Hufferd and wife Rachel; and many extended family members and friends. A visitation was held January 5, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, services were held January 6, in Macks Creek, MO.; and committal will be at Macks Creek Cemetery.

Sam Sampson Sam Sampson, 85, Raytown, MO Passed December 15, 2014. Visitation and services were held January 2, Lawrence A. Jones & Sons, Private Disposition.

Paul A. Shull Paul A. Shull passed away December 14, 2014 in Mesa, AZ at the age of 93. Paul was a longtime Raytown resident, Shriner and grocery man. He was a WWII veteran and ex- POW. Trudy Jo Willard Thomas Trudy Jo Willard Thomas, 66, of Raytown, MO, passed away Friday January 2, 2015, in Raytown, MO. She was born April 15, 1948 in Gainesville, TX to

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