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RHS Chess Team Wins First Place

City Charter Ready For The April 7 Ballot

By Diane Krizek Editor The Raytown Charter Commission finalized the Charter Constitution this week and submitted it to the Jackson County Election Board to be placed on the April 7 ballot.

Visit RaytownCharter.com for the final 35-page document that is a fairly easy and uncomplicated read except for some legalese.

One of the benefits of our City having a Home Rule charter is that it elevates us from Fourth Class, subject to limitations under Missouri

Raytown High School’s chess team recently won 1st place at the LINC Winter Chess Tournament.

Junior DaVaun Williams took home the 1st place individual trophy, and Senior Ian Hunter placed 6th in the individual competition.

“The students were electrified with excitement when they were awarded 1st place at the Chess Tournament,” Science Teacher and Chess Team Sponsor Kim Lemons said. “These students

strive for excellence by attending practice every week, working on weekly puzzles for homework, and playing chess games outside of practice.

The tournament was held at Fire Prairie Upper Elementary where 17 area schools were represented in the competition.

The team will compete in the Rockhurst Chess Tournament on Saturday, January 24, 2015. “The students are polishing their skills as they prepare for the Rockhurst tourna-

ment this month,” Lemons said. The team also plans to compete in LINC tournaments in April and May. The Local Investment Commission (LINC) is a citizen-driven community collaborative involving efforts by the state of Missouri to work with neighborhood leaders, citizens, business, civic and labor leaders to improve the lives of children and families in the Kansas City region.

LINC believes that

chess is a great way for children to learn and think strategically and support active chess clubs in the afterschool program at many LINC Caring Communities sites.

Students in LINC chess programs regularly compete in local tournaments.

The programs use chess to enhance students’ selfconfidence, thinking skills and academic achievement.

statute, to a Charter city with self rule status. This charter provides a balance of power between elected officials and citizens because it allows for initiative, referendum and recall. Our state government has these mechanisms in place to give the people, not just legislators, the power to bring issues to the ballot if they can get enough qualified petitioners. The Secretary of State puts out press releases every time a new initiative petition comes to its office which is several times a month. It is

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Raytown Hoops

By Hanine AlHaydar Raytown High School

Lady Jays Defeat the Lady Cards

Bre Carter (3), Mikayla Hardin (5), Virja Lewis (20), Aerion Hemphill (21), and Diamond White

points for the Cardinals. Then, Virja Lewis (20) scores another 3.

Kyessence Collins (12) scores 2 points for the Bluejays then scores another 1. With 6 and a half minutes remaining in the first quarter, Kyessence Collins (12) scores a 3-pointer for the Bluejays. A foul on Aerion Hemphill (21) gives

School Board Recognition Week Starts January 25

The Raytown School District will honor the dedicated service of its Board of Education members during National School Board Recognition Week observed January 25-31.

The goal is to build awareness and under-

standing of the important function a board of education plays in communities and schools. As an elected official, a school board member serves as an advocate for the community by shaping the vision of a district’s educational programs and holding dis-

trict staff accountable.

2014-2015 Raytown Board of Education Members are: Dr. Kristie Collins-Delarber, Board President; Ms. Amy Tittle, Board Vice President; Dr. Pam Arlund, Board Member, Mr. Jerome Barns, Board Member; Mr. Terry

Landers, Board Member; Mr. Rick More, Board Member; and Mrs. Bobbie Saulsberry, Board Member.

School Board Recognition Week is sponsored by the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA).

Photo by R.C. Jones Raytown Senior #12 Ky Ky Collins takes a shot over Ray South’s Senior #3 Bre Wilson (22) from Raytown South and Kyessence Collins (12), Dajanae Wilson (15), Raven Prewitt (33), Shayla Tyson (41), and Secarya Webb (44) from Raytown High gave the audience an eventful first quarter.

Twenty seconds into the game, Aerion Hemphill (21), scores two

her a chance to score a free throw.

She throws the ball but misses.

Dajanae Wilson (15) misses a pass and Bre Carter (3) takes the ball and scores two points for Raytown South. Bre Carter (3) fouls Dajanae Wilson (15). Dajanae gets two free

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County Executive Sanders Calls For Regional Cooperation In Mass-Transit In his inaugural address January 8, 2015, at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, County Executive Mike Sanders invoked the forward-thinking actions of Truman, his predecessor as head of county government, and urged his fellow elected officials to “move boldly” to improve public transportation.

“Regional (cooperation) works, and it’s the only way we can move forward,” Sanders told a crowd of over 200 gathered at the library.

“The challenges we face and the opportunities before us are not neatly defined along county lines, city limits or even the state border.”

Embarking on his third term as County Executive, Sanders stressed specifically the need to improve masstransit service throughout the metropolitan area. He spoke of the progress that has been made to break down operational barriers among local

Charter continued from page 1 the normal process of a democracy.

Unfortunately, this balance of power is considered a contentious issue raised by two residents who spoke during the public comments at the Friday, January 9 and Monday, January 12, Charter Commission meetings. They expressed dismay by the low threshold of petition signatures set by the charter as compared to other city charters. They also maintain that people will use the process to gain revenge if their Board of Alderman do not vote the

transportation agencies. And he noted Jackson County has nine months left to complete a deal under a memorandum of understanding giving it the right to purchase the former Rock Island Railroad tracks through the eastern part of the county. The hope is to use the corridor for commuter-rail service side by side with a bike-walk trail.

Sanders noted that the

federal government recently allocated $10 million to the county to be used to purchase the 21 miles of track, and that an additional $49.9 million will have to be raised to meet the asking price of the current owner, Union Pacific Railroad.

The former Rock Island track would connect to the current Katy Trail that stretches westward from St.

way they want and will bankrupt the city by forcing issues to the ballot. A municipal election costs the city around $25,000 to $30,000.

Allen Garner, the attorney hired by the Charter Commission, spoke to the issue at the meetings. He commended the commission for setting the thresholds to percentages of registered voters rather than the number of voters in the last election as is done in most city charters.

“By counting registered voters, the threshold calculation will be much more stable than one that is subjected to the ups and downs of voter

participation in the last election,” explained Garner.

“Consequently your 8% of registered voters would likely be higher than the 10% of voters in the last election required by other city charters.”

These two residents also took issue with the charter requiring the City Administrator to be a resident even though this has been required by city ordinance for years. Alderman Bill Van Buskirk joined in the dissent on Monday night contending that “the requirement of residency is not valid” because the City will never be able to find a qualified administra-

Louis nearly to Kansas City, making it possible to bike or walk from one side of the state to the other along former rail lines.

“We have in 2015 within our grasp an opportunity to do something tangible to move the ball forward; something big to significantly improve public transportation and expand our community’s already outstanding network of trails,” Sanders said.

“This opportunity would help propel our region into the future, making ours exactly the kind of community where young Americans will want to live.”

As proof that “Jackson County government is working,” Sanders pointed to several successes the last few years: • The restoration and reopening of the Historic Jackson County Truman Courthouse on Independence Square • The current remodel-

ing of the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse to create five new courtrooms to accommodate the expanding docket of cases being filed in Eastern Jackson County • The opening of a Regional Correctional Center to save taxpayers millions of dollars due to the fact that Jackson County, the City of Kansas City and Kansas City Police Department now no longer each operate separate jail facilities • The ongoing effectiveness of the COMBAT program, with anti-violence programs serving more than 3,000 new clients in 2014 • And the county’s “sound financial footing,” which enabled Jackson County to reestablish its top bond rating and refinance $360 million in the bonds issued to renovate the Truman Sports Complex, saving taxpayers about $34 million in interest “We have, in true Missouri Show-Me fashion,

shown that county government can get things done and get them done — even in the aftermath of the Great Recession — without incurring more debt or raising taxes,” said Sanders.

Sanders thanked returning County Legislators Scott Burnett, Greg Grounds, Dan Tarwater, Dennis Waits and Crystal Williams for being “dedicated to making Jackson County government work.” He said he looked forward to forging productive partnerships with the county’s four new legislators, Theresa Galvin, Alfred Jordan, Tony Miller and Frank White.

Sanders told the legislators, “Our success rests in our shared fundamental principles: keeping taxes low, being accountable for every tax dollar spent, balancing the budget, and pursuing every chance to raise efficiency — all while striving to improve life in our community.”

tor if residency is required and spent a good 10 minutes or more articulating his position. He also believed that the thresholds for initiative, referendum and recall were much to low and should be raised to 30% so as not to “hinder government”. He admitted that 99% of the charter was good but he didn’t want the “hands of the government to be tied”.

Each commissioner expressed their personal position on residency requirements. Most wanted the City Administrator to have a vested interest in the City because it would be where he spent his money which would

contribute to sales and property tax. Alderman Charlotte Melson admitted that she preferred residency but did not want to force anybody to move. The Commission took a final vote on the residency requirement which did not change the outcome.

After the meeting, Alderman Van Buskirk admitted to the belief that the residency requirement was put in the charter in an attempt to oust the current City Administrator.

Attorney Allen Garner responded to the issue at the January 5th meeting reiterating that the charter cannot

overturn any contracts currently in place so the current City Administrator’s position is secure. Garner explained, “He has the option to bail if the form of government changes dramatically. This charter has not changed the form of government because you have stuck with the model of how it currently operates,” concluded Garner.

The Charter Commission has scheduled two Town Hall Meetings on February 24 and March 24. Residents are encouraged to read the charter for themselves. Misinformation is already being circulated.

Raytown EMS & City Hall Employees Meet Student Needs Raytown EMS was partnered with Laurel Hills Elementary School through Caring for Kids, an organization who partners local businesses, churches, and organizations with local schools to help meet some needs of the students. EMS learned students were in need of health and beauty items and launched a drive to collect shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.

After announcing the collection efforts to other

presented a friendly challenge between EMS, Public Works, and the Finance departments. By the time the collection of health and beauty products concluded, the three departments had collected 817 items, with the Finance beating out Raytown EMS by 20 items. But it was a win-win for the students of Laurel Hills Elementary. departments at City Hall, the Finance department

Raytown Schools Alumni Hall Of Fame Looking For Nominations Nominations are being sought for the Raytown Schools Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2015. This will be the tenth class inducted, and induction weekend is set for September 17 and 18, 2015.

Those being nominated must be a minimum of 30 years of age, and should have shown exceptional achievement in their career or life’s pursuits. A downloadable PDF nomination form is available on the school district website or in hard copy at the Dis-

trict Administration Building located at 6608 Raytown Road, Raytown, MO 64133. Nominations are due by February 2 and can be mailed or delivered in person to the District Administration Building.

“My favorite part of the Alumni Hall of Fame is watching the students see where their start in Raytown can take them,” Director of Communications and Community Relations Cathy Allie said. “Many of our Raytown Quality Schools alumni go on to

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 Ryan Myers 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 Filing Deadline is January 20, 2015

have great success in their careers. We are grateful to those who take the time to nominate a family member, friend, or peer because nominations are what keep this program alive.”

For questions about the nomination process or previous classes, please visit http://www.raytownschools.org/hof/Pages/ default.aspx or call the district offices at 816.268.7000 and ask for the Community Relations department.

Employees of Raytown EMS donating health and beauty items to Laurel Hills Elementary School

Raytown House Fire

Fire caused heavy damage to the inside of a house in Raytown early Sunday, January 11, 2015.

Crews were called to 69th Terrace and Laurel Avenue

just before 9 a.m. and found everyone had already evacuated the house before they arrived. Firefighters said they were able to put the fire out quickly and no injuries

were reported.

Investigators suspect the fire started in the garage. The Red Cross will help the people who live at the house find another place to stay.

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Jason Offutt One of my older sister’s first jobs was at a local restaurant, one of those mom-andpop country joints where the fried tenderloin in the sandwich was so big it made the bun look like a little hat.

Dad took me to eat there for lunch on her first day, which in hindsight was a mistake. All first days on the job are horrendous failures.

Look at most presidents.

While somewhere a quarter into my fries, my sister delivered food to a man two tables away. She’d gotten the order wrong, and the man made her cry.

That’s when I came up with Jason Offutt’s Restaurant Rule 1: Never upset someone who can spit in your food.

These people should have learned that lesson.

Headline: “Harvard professor starts feud with Chinese restaurant over $4 overcharge.”

Associate Professor Ben Edelman threatened to sue a restaurant that served him food he described to Boston. com as “delicious,” unless he received a refund for a recent order.

Edelman ordered $53.35 in takeout from Sichuan Garden and was billed $57.35.

Apparently the restaurant had raised its prices, but failed to update the online menu.

“Under Massachusetts law it turns out to be a serious violation to advertise one price and charge a different price,” Edelman wrote in an email to the restaurant Dec. 6.

The restaurant offered to refund him the money, but Edelman refused unless the restaurant identified “all consumers affected and to provide refunds to all of them.”

Which is rational, right?

The restaurant owner used the Internet for the one thing it seems to be good for.

He posted Edelman’s emails showing the world even well educated people can be com-

Friday, January 16, 2015

When I Met Martin Luther King, Jr.

Never Pull Out A Snake In A Crowded Restaurant plete jerks.

Watch that next takeout order, pal.

At least Edelman didn’t throw things.

Headline: “Man tosses snake behind Tim Hortons counter over diced onion dispute.”

Attention diners: Canadian restaurant chain Tim Hortons does NOT dice onions.

Two 20-year-old men in Saskatoon found this out Dec. 8 when they ordered sandwiches with diced onions. When told they couldn’t have diced onions, one of the men reached into the other’s pocket and pulled out a snake. Pocket snakes are apparently popular in Canada.

The man tossed the snake over the counter, which was an appropriate response in this situation, and they both fled the restaurant. So did restaurant staff.

“Obviously, [restaurant workers] were very frightened,” police spokeswoman Alyson Edwards told the CBC. “There was quite a lot of screaming going on.”

It was a non-venomous snake. This display of courage is why some Canadians still speak French.

Then, in Idaho, it’s best to just take what you’re served.

Headline: “Waitress attacked customer after complaint of bad service.”

When customers point out a wrong order or an empty glass, they usually get the right order, refills, and an apology. At Pho 79 Vietnamese restaurant in Garden City, Idaho, they get punched in the face.

Pho 79 owner Henry Do was in the back of the restaurant in March when he heard a noise and came out to find waitress Truc Huynh, 29, beating the snot out of a patron, according to KBOI 2 News.

“She hit the customer,” Do said. “I go out and tell her no, no, no.”

When officers arrived, she threatened them with a knife.

They must have complained about a dirty fork.

So, the next time you dine out, remember, be kind to your servers and they’ll be kind to you. Or else.

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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The brother of my very best friend, Leonard, owned a slaughterhouse in the famed Chicago “Stockyards” area and shipped out nearly a million dollars a day in meat around the globe. Leonard took me to his brother’s home and we were invited to stay there a few nights. Each of us had a separate bedroom suite, bathroom, sitting room and a butler. His brother lived in an area called “Beverly Hills”, and for Chicago, that was tops. At my age, I was quite impressed. It was

with his family at each meal and knelt by the stairs before bedtime with the family and said the evening prayers.

His routine was to rise early, ready himself for work and after breakfast his chauffeur had his limousine warmed up ready to go to the Ampac corporation. The three of us went in on a Monday morning and his brother toured me through the entire operation from the point where animals were let in from freight cars to their slaughter. Then he said, “Here is where you would work if I hired you”.

It was a room with a couple dozen guys boning meat off the bones. They, like me, had earned their Journeymen’s card, which I did in four years through high school.

Leonard’s brother later told me that I was too smart for the job and thought I should be working in a suit and tie and offered to get me a job at the bank where I later learned he was its largest depositor. He drove me to the bank and I took the job offered starting at the bottom as a coin teller. I worked next

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a far cry from my little single basement apartment over on 51st and Paulina Street. The whole idea was for Leonard to introduce me to his brother and get a job which would pay me $8.00 an hour at his meat plant and in 1966-1967 that was a lot of money. I had just moved to the area a few months earlier.

Leonard’s brother was a devout Catholic who prayed

to another young black fellow. I was a mere 18 years old just about to turn 19 when I started working at the Chicago City Bank & Trust at 63rd Street and Halsted Street in the south part of Chicago.

I kept up with current events listening to the news and reading newspapers and magazines and certainly

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Famous MLK Quotes morass of propaganda, in my opinion, is one of the chief aims of education. Education must enable one to sift and weigh evidence, to discern the true from the false, the real from the unreal, and the facts from the fiction.

Martin Luther King, Jr., The Purpose of Education

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I Have a Dream, 1963 The time is always right to do what is right.

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

To save man from the

Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of

dedicated individuals.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity.

We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable…

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01/08/2015 15:49:51 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 8900 block E 350 HWY 01/08/2015 16:04:34 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL INFORMATION REPORT 11000 block E 59 ST 01/08/2015 19:31:09 RUN AWAY - RUNAWAYPERSONS UNDER 18 7200 block WILLOW AVE 01/09/2015 02:56:17 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL INFORMATION REPORT BLUE RIDGE BLVD 01/09/2015 04:48:44

571.070 - POSSESSION OF HANDGUN BY FELON 11500 block E 63RD ST 01/09/2015 08:04:08 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 7000 block LAKESHORE DR 01/09/2015 15:01:00 28.139.j - CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 8200 block STERLING AVE 01/09/2015 17:06:11 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 8200 block STERLING AVE 01/09/2015 17:34:00 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 01/09/2015 19:18:00 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 9800 block E 350 HWY 01/09/2015 19:29:53 569.170E - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESIDENCE NIGHT (F) 10400 block E 56 ST 01/09/2015 19:45:32 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 01/10/2015 01:47:04 RUN AWAY - RUNAWAYPERSONS UNDER 18 8600 block E UTOPIA DR 01/10/2015 07:32:19 569.170E - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESIDENCE NIGHT (F) 9900 block E 60 ST 01/10/2015 08:53:20 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 6100 block RAYTOWN RD 01/10/2015 11:29:42 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 6800 block ENGLEWOOD AVE 01/10/2015 12:19:33 570.130 - FRAUDULENT USE OF A CREDIT DEVICE/ UNDER $500 (M) 10000 block E 83 TER 01/10/2015 14:04:16 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL INFORMATION REPORT

10900 block E 59 ST 01/10/2015 16:17:52 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 8900 block E 350 HWY 01/10/2015 16:38:41 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 7600 block HARVARD AVE 01/10/2015 18:13:57 569.100 - PROPERY DAMAGE 1ST DEGREE/OVER $750 (F) 6100 block S BLUE RIDGE BLVD 01/10/2015 18:46:28 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL INFORMATION REPORT 6000 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 01/11/2015 02:38:55 28.330.b - CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 8400 block E 83 ST 01/11/2015 04:10:03 28.333.a - CITY, DWI-ALCOHOL 8400 block JAMES A REED RD 01/11/2015 05:09:40 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 10000 block E 350 HWY 01/11/2015 06:09:59 TEMP. HOLD - SAFE KEEPING 9800 block E 73 ST 01/11/2015 10:32:06 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 6400 block WOODSON RD

01/12/2015 00:04:04 569.080B - TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & RECOVERED LOCALLY 5500 block HARDY AVE 01/12/2015 01:46:28 455.085A - VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER/ ADULT ABUSE (F) 8600 block LANE AVE 01/12/2015 04:39:39 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 9800 block E 61 ST 01/12/2015 06:40:58 569.080E - TAMPERING 1ST/ TRUCK/BUS/STOLEN LOCAL& NOT 10200 block E 63 TER 01/12/2015 09:21:44 ATT TO LOCATE - ATTEMPT TO LOCATE VEHICLE 9800 block E 80 TER 01/12/2015 13:02:26 28.104 - CITY, ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR 6000 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 01/12/2015 13:28:39 28.104 - CITY, ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR 6000 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 01/12/2015 13:29:17 28.104 - CITY, ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR 6000 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD

01/11/2015 11:24:56 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 7900 block EVANSTON AVE

01/12/2015 14:59:47 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL INFORMATION REPORT 8800 block E 84 ST

01/11/2015 11:57:51 569.170K - BURGLARY 2ND/ NO FORCE/RESIDENCE DAY (F) 6700 block WOODSON RD

01/12/2015 19:42:11 42.209 - CITY, FLEEING/ ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER 7400 block MAYWOOD AVE

01/11/2015 15:49:45 569.080A - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 9800 block E 61 ST

01/13/2015 00:19:29 28.138 - CITY, TRESPASS 5900 block FARLEY AVE

01/11/2015 18:52:49 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 8600 block E UTOPIA DR

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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 knew who was Martin Luther King, Jr. He was in and out of Chicago all the time giving speeches at different locations and organizing peaceful protests for equal housing. I knew of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that President Johnson had got passed and how Dr. King was vehemently against the Vietnam War. The Chicagoland area and the hard time he had with Mayor Daley are well known.

I was aware of his sit-ins, sitdown strikes, the organized protests against equal pay, equality on the job, etc. Most importantly, I was very impressed with the speeches he gave locally and his acceptance speech for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.

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my teller window, shook my hand and said hello and just sat down on the floor. There were maybe six or eight others with him doing the same thing as Dr. King. The bank guards, who to me appeared not to know who he was, asked him to leave and told him he was disturbing their customers. While they left to confer with management, I asked King why he was doing this. He replied, “This bank has only one black employee working here and many qualified applicants had been turned away”. I knew the fellow to my left was the one black working for the bank but he did not speak. I immediately gazed up towards the Brink’s room where all the money was being counted, and my first thought was, “maybe we are being robbed”. It still hadn’t hit me who this man was, at least not fully.

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we feel discriminate and stage peaceful sit-ins or demonstrations or protest our feelings about what we think, without any violence”. He said to me, “We are all equal in the eyes of God regardless of our color but some people still don’t see it that way and blacks are treated badly in many parts of our country”, with a sad look in his eyes. I said, “You probably will be able to change their mind after doing this because I think you’re right”. I asked him if he needed anything and he said, “No thank you. You are very kind to ask young man”.

At that, the security guards came up to him along with several Chicago policemen and asked him a couple of times to kindly remove himself and his friends from the bank or they would have to do it for them. Three or four officers literally picked him up along with the others and escorted them out to a paddy wagon that I was told was out

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I never forgot those few minutes talking to the man.

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eloquent sermons at a church in Chicago right around that same time, “I guess I had no choice but to be a preacher, did I”? The audience laughed. When I learned he had received the Nobel Peace Prize, I realized at my young age, that I had just met one of the greats of my generation.

At the time, I was not aware of just how great until his untimely death on April 4, 1968, in Memphis.

Now, after nearly fifty years I wished I had got his autograph, could shake his hand once again and have a one-on-one conversation with him but he was taken from us and now belongs to the ages. As we celebrate his birthday in a few days, let’s not forget the sacrifices this man made for the advancement of his people. He accomplished so much in such a short life, like no other I’ve ever known of. He taught us all a great lesson. To work together in harmony,

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Many of his followers didn’t listen to him and violence followed his death because they did not understand the effect of what he did. “Do unto others as you would want done unto you”.

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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS 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 representatives 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.

Raytown Night with the Mavericks March 6, 2015 @ 7:05 pm Independence Events Center, 19100 E Valley View Pkwy Missouri Mavericks vs. Rapid City Rush, Tickets: $ 16.00 (Terrace Section-$ 21.00 value) or $ 23.00 (Rink side Section-$ 28.00 value). Gates open at 5:30pm, from 5:306:30 Enjoy $2.00 Hot Dogs & $1.50 Soft Drinks, & $2.50 Beers! *Offer not available at the Box Office. Don’t miss the fun and excitement – join your community for a great evening! STOP BY THE CHAMBER TO BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! TICKET SALES END Feb. 27! Businesses & Groups selling 20 or more tickets get their name on the Video Board.

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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 KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-7379955

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

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

Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June)

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.

Raytown Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly: Second Tuesday at 7:00 pm Post 4242 Raytown Memorial Post, 6419 Railroad St. (816) 358-8843

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.

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

Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500

Board of Education Monthly: Second Monday at 6:30 pm 6608 Raytown Road http:// RaytownSchools.org

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

Board of Zoning Adjustment Commission Monthly: Second Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St.

Raytown Garden Club Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Visitors welcome

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

Friendly Club Luncheon The Friendly Club will meet at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 8812 E Gregory Blvd., at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4,

2015. It will be a Pot Luck luncheon so please bring your favorite food. Our program will be about the Underground Trains by Gary

Jenkins. February Club fees are due. Come and have good time with us.

Raytown Youth Basketball League Schedule K & 1st Grades * January 17, 8:00 a.m. - Team 4 v 1 January 17, 8:45 a.m. - Team 6 v 2 January 17, 9:30 a.m. - Team 5 v 3 January 17, 10:15 a.m. - Team 10 v 7 January 17, 11:00 a.m. - Team 12 v 8 January 17, 11:45 a.m. - Team 11 v 9 2nd & 3rd Grades * January 17, 8:00 a.m. - Team 11 v 9 January 17, 8:45 a.m. - Team 4 v 1 January 17, 9:30 a.m. - Team 12 v 8 January 17, 10:15 a.m. - Team 6 v 2 January 17, 11:00 a.m. - Team 5 v 3 January 17, 11:45 a.m. - Team 10 v 7 * Games hosted at Blue Ridge Elementary School, 6410 Blue Ridge Blvd.

4th & 5th Grade Girls ** January 17, 11:00 a.m. - Team 1 v 2 January 17, 11:45 a.m. - Team 4 v 3

4th & 5th Grade Boys ** January 17, 8:00 a.m. - Team 3 v 2 January 17, 8:45 a.m. - Team 5 v 7 January 17, 9:30 a.m. - Team 6 v 1 January 17, 10:15 a.m. - Team 8 v 4 ** Games hosted at Raytown Middle School, 4900 Pittman 6th and 7th Grade Girls *** January 17, 11:00 a.m. - Team 1 v 4 January 17, 11:45 a.m. - Team 4 v 3 6th and 7th Grade Boys *** December 6, 8:00 a.m. - Team 7 v 6 December 6, 8:45 a.m. - Team 5 v 7 December 6, 9:30 a.m. - Team 3 v 4 December 6, 10:15 a.m. - Team 1 v 2 *** Games hosted at Raytown Middle School, 4900 Pittman

Raytown Chamber Celebration Luncheon The Past Chamber Chair will honor the outgoing Board of Directors as well as present the annual awards for Business of the Year, Chamber Person of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.

The Current Chair of the Board will relay his plan for this year during this program as well.

Please join us at this annu-

al celebration of the Raytown Chamber. We encourage you to invite your family, friends, employees or colleagues.

This is a great opportunity to thank the board of directors and officers for their voluntary service to the betterment of the Chamber and the Raytown community.

Date and Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Net-

working begins at 11:00 a.m.

Lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Location: Four Points by Sheraton KC Sports Complex, 4011 Blue Ridge Cutoff Cost: $21.00 per person.

Reservations due by Monday, January 26, 2015 at Noon

Cleo Elizabeth Brunson Cleo Elizabeth Brunson, 85, of KCMO, passed away January 11, 2015. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Spring Valley Baptist Church, 8801 East 79th Street, Raytown, MO. Cleo was born June 2, 1929, to Albert and Grace (Beal) Stadelbacher in KCMO. They preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Northeast High School and a member of K.C.B.W.A. Cleo greatly enjoyed working for Lloyd’s ABC and Vendo. Her great joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cleo is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Jones (Jay); grandchildren, Amy Brost (Mark), Aaron Jones; great grandchildren, Grace and Henry Brost and her former husband, Alton Brunson. Arr.: Park Lawn Funeral Home, (816) 523-1234.

Mary Catherine Cannon Mary Catherine Cannon, 94, Raytown, passed away January 11, 2015. Visitation 10-11 am, funeral mass 11 am, Friday, January 16, at St. Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James A. Reed. Burial at Mount Moriah Cemetery. Mt Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home. 10507 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO. George M Chase George M Chase, 84, passed peacefully at home on January 7, 2015. Services and visitation were held January 13 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church; Raytown, MO. George was born June 16, 1930 to George and Connie Chase.

He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara. He is survived by daughter Shelly Mc-

Grath (Dan), daughter Lorri Miller-Beeves (Jim), son Kevin Chase (Angie), 5 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.

George served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Missouri before attending Central Missouri State University where he met Barbara Simpson, his wife of 57 years. He was a teacher for 36 years, primarily at Nowlin Jr High School in the Kansas City, MO, school district. He was an active member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church since 1958. He was also involved in Boy Scouts for over 40 years as a troop leader, district commissioner, and member of the tribe of Mic-OSay. George strived to serve the community whether it was his years of service delivering for Meals on Wheels or volunteering through the Shepherd’s Center. His passion was singing and he was a member of many choirs through the years, including Fine Arts Chorale, Schola Cantorum, Declarations of Independence, Raytown Community Choir, the KC Metro Men’s Chorus, and St. Matthew’s Church Choir. George and his wife loved spending time canoeing and camping, and were honorary lifetime members of the Ozark Wilderness Waterways Canoe Club. They also traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada.

Frederic M. DeLaughter Frederic M. DeLaughter, 89, of Independence, MO, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015, at Valley Manor Nursing Home in Excelsior Springs, MO. Frederic was born December 25, 1925, in Bache, OK to Ivy Pickens and Lucille Ann (Morris)

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DeLaughter. He moved to the Kansas City area in 1946 and to Independence in 1956.

Frederic served his country in the U.S. Navy as an Aviator during WWII in the Pacific and later served in the Naval Reserves in Korea. He was united in marriage to Emma Jane Hepworth on November 27, 1947, and she preceded him in death on January 11, 2014. Frederic was a Boy Scout leader. He was an active member of the Susquehanna Baptist Church in Independence and was also a church trustee. He loved music and especially time spent with his family. His pastimes included fixing cars and doing home improvements. Frederic was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; three brothers, Philip, Robert and Jack; and a sister, Sammie Anne. His survivors include his children and their spouses: Phil DeLaughter (Karen) of Kearney, MO, Ron DeLaughter (Cindy) of Lenexa, KS, and Sandi Marra (James) of Raytown, MO; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Friday, January 16, at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, 1823 Blue Mills Rd, Independence; 816-796-8600. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday, January 17, at the funeral home. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery.

Raymond Dwain Glenn Raymond Dwain Glenn, 71, of Blue Springs, left us unexpectedly January 11, 2015. Visitation and services celebrating Rays life was held January 14, at Park Lawn Chapel, Kansas City, MO. Ray

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Winter is a great time to experiment with new culinary creations that incorporate the bold flavors of wine for delicious results. Nothing pleases the senses quite like a comfort food dish on a chilly evening. If you’re planning a menu for just you and your mate, a small group of close friends or a full-blown dinner party, stock up on great wine selections to complete the menu.

Classic Roast Chicken and La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay: Fresh oregano, fragrant garlic and buttery Castelvetrano olives star in this traditional chicken dish which pairs wonderfully with vibrant La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.

Just as in the Burgundy region of France, these vineyards offer an unusually long, cool growing season, so grapes develop complex flavors. The Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is beautifully aromatic, with an intriguing interplay of lively citrus and subtle toasted oak, laced with just a kiss of butterscotch.

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Obituaries continued from page 6 was born January 13, 1943, in Browning, MO, the middle of three sons of Raymond A. and Eva (Morrow) Glenn.

Along with his parents, Ray was preceded in death by a brother, Jim. Ray worked 38 years for Dirty Don’s in Raytown. He was a member of the Orient Masonic Lodge, was very active in Scouting, and an Honorary Warrior of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Survivors include wife of 49-plus years, Susan; sons, Dwain Glenn and Michael Glenn (Laurie); grandchildren, Katie, Alex and Emily; brother, Don Glenn; and other family members including two nieces and their families.

Matthew J. Gonzales Sgt. Matthew J. Gonzales, 31, Raytown, Mo., passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, with visitation proceeding at 9 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church 3736 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth and daughter, Viviana, his father, Roderick Gonzales, his mother, Maria Martinez and four siblings, Alan, Marissa, Michael and Jacob.

Online condolences memories may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com Arr.: Speaks Suburban Chapel, (816) 373- 3600. Speaks Suburban Funeral Home, 18020 E 39th St, Independence, MO 64051, 816-373-3600.

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• 8 sprigs oregano, leaves picked (1/2 cup packed) • 5 cloves garlic • 2 lemons, one zested and one cut into eight wedges • 2 teaspoons cumin were held January 10 at Blue River Church of Christ, Lee’s Summit. Graveside services took place January 12 at Forest Hill Cemetery. Joan was born, May 22, 1936 to Thomas and Alice (Bailey) Hotchkiss in Thessolan, Ontario, Canada. Survivors include her husband, Andy Hester; children, Suzan Vanderbol (Lin), Andrea EuDaly (Jay), David Hester (Tina), Leanne Pritchett (Don) and a cornucopia of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Gary Matthew Lee Gary Matthew Lee, 62, Raytown, MO passed January 3, 2015. Visitation and Services were held January 10 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, KCMO. Interment Memorial Park.

Nancy A. Miller Nancy A. Miller, 87, of Raytown, Mo., passed away January 12, 2015, at home.

Private family memorial service. Inurnment at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Mo. Albert E. Mitchell Albert E. Mitchell, 86, of Raytown, MO, passed away January 9, 2015, in the home.

• 3 tablespoons olive oil • 8 chicken thighs (1 1/2 pounds), bone in, skin on • 2 large Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch circles • 4 teaspoons kosher salt • 1 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and drained Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. In food processor, combine oregano, garlic, lemon zest, cumin and 2 tablespoons oil. Process until chopped.

He was born in Newport News, VA, the son of Albert and Mary Mitchell. He joined the United States Navy in 1946 and loyally served his country until his retirement in 1966. He then worked for the Social Security Administration in Kansas City, MO, for 20 years. He was active in scouting, working as Treasurer, Camp Scoutmaster, and S.M.E Chairman for Troop 409 of Raytown, MO. He was an avid golfer and loved the outdoors and traveling. He was also active in his church. He was a loving husband, father and friend to all he met. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his youngest son, David (26) and his elder sister, Dorothy Dorger and brother-in-law, John Dorger.

Survivors include wife of 56 years, Dorothy, son, Eric and daughter-in- law Debbi of Raytown, and grandson, John and granddaughter-in-law Jenny of New York. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, followed by memorial celebration of Al’s life at 2 p.m. at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133.

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Place mixture in large bowl and toss with chicken thighs.

3. In 10-inch cast iron pan, layer 1 tablespoon oil and top with potatoes and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt. Place chicken thighs on top and sprinkle again with 2 teaspoons salt. Scatter lemon wedges in between chicken thighs.

4. Place pan over medium heat, cook for 5 minutes or until edges start to brown.

Immediately place pan on top rack in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Adjust oven temperature to 400°F and cook for another 25 minutes or until chicken is browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Scatter olives on top and serve.

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Melissa Ann (Payne) Raybourn Melissa Ann (Payne) Raybourn, 49, of Raytown, Mo., passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Family will be holding a private memorial

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Michael Ray Sheets Michael Ray Sheets, 61, of Raytown, MO, passed away on January 9, 2015. Extended obit at later date.

• 2 packets unflavored gelatin powder • 3/4 cup sugar • 1/2 cup light corn syrup • 1 pinch salt Preparation In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and cornstarch. Grease two loaf pans or one 8- or 9-inch square pan and dust bottom and sides with half of powdered sugar mixture. Pour out any excess mixture back into bowl.

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Sterling J. Stokes Sterling J. Stokes, 84, passed January 3, 2015. Visitation and funeral were held January 9 at First Baptist Church of Raytown.

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She misses the first basket, but scores on her second try, scoring one point for the Bluejay’s. Secarya Webb (44) gets fouled and has two shots to score. She scores on her first try, but misses the basket on her second try, scoring one point for Raytown High School. With two minutes left in the first half, Kyessence Collins (12) scores two points for the Bluejay’s. Summer Williams (12) gets fouled and has two chances to score, but misses both. Bre Carter (3) with the Cardinals gets fouled and has one chance to score, but misses the basket. With 40 seconds left in the first half, Raven Prewitt (33) scores two points for the Bluejay’s.

Diamond White (22) gets fouled and has two chances to score, but misses both of them. Dajanae Wilson (15) gets fouled and has two chances at scoring. She scores both times, making the Raytown High School halftime score 37 points.

Diamond White (22) gets fouled and has two chances at scoring. She scores both times, making the Raytown South High School halftime score 15.

The third quarter consisted of the teams running the ball back and forth across the court for the first 3 minutes. Aerion Hemphill (21) scores two points for the Cardinals, then three minutes later, Hemphill scores another two points for South. With one minute left in the quarter, Secarya Webb (44) scores the first and last two points for the Raytown

throws. She misses the first one but scores the second.

At this point, the score is tied 7-7. Secarya Webb (44) gets fouled and gets a free throw.

She scores the point for the Bluejays. Diamond White (22) scores for South, and Dajanae Wilson (15) follows that and scores two points for Raytown High. Then she scores another two points.

As she is jumping to get the points, she gets fouled and scores a free throw. Secarya Webb (44) gets fouled and gets a chance at two free throws. She misses the first one, but scores a point with the second. Kyessence Collins (12) scores two points for the Bluejays. The last basket of the quarter comes from Diamond White (22) for Raytown South Cardinals. Bringing the first quarter score 16-11, Raytown Bluejay’s winning.

Dajanae Wilson (15) starts the second quarter off with a three pointer for the Bluejay’s with seven and a half minutes left in the game.

30 seconds later, Wilson scores another 3 pointer for the Bluejay’s. Thirty seconds after that, Secarya Webb (44) gets fouled and has two chances to score points. She gets both baskets, scoring two points for the Bluejays.

Kyessence Collins (12) scores a three pointer for the Bluejay’s, following that, she scores another two points.

Aerion Hemphill (21) scores the Cardinal’s first points of the quarter. Dajanae Wilson (15) gets fouled and has

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High School Bluejay’s in the third quarter. The ending quarter score was, 39-19, Raytown winning.

In the fourth quarter, Raytown High School brings their game and starts throwing three pointers

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five minutes left in the game, Dajanae Wilson (15) scores two points for the Bluejay’s.

Jadaia Brown (45) scores another two points for the Bluejay’s. Kyessence Collins (12) scores the third two pointer of the quarter for the

Raytown Senior #15 Dajanae Wilson drives to the basket for a two point goal

Photo by R.C. Jones Raytown Senior #10 Camryn Kuehl launches one of her team high three, three-point goals everywhere. It starts out with Secarya Webb (44) getting fouled and missing both shots. Then, Bre Carter (3) scores two points for South. Carter scores another 2 points right after that. With

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for Raytown High School.

With a minute and a half left in the game, Wilson scores her fourth three pointer of the game for the Bluejay’s.

With 40 seconds left in the game, Shayla Tyson (41) scores another 3 pointer for the Bluejay’s. Then Camryn Kuehl (10) scores a three pointer for the Bluejay’s,

bringing the final score to 58-23, Raytown High School Bluejay’s winning the game.

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They came away with a 52 to 37 victory.

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