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Breaking News – Read All About It! By Lisa Bankston Reporter There is a new “NEWZROOM” right here in Raytown. (Yes, it is spelled correctly.) The new Newzroom Cafe is located at 6020 Blue Ridge Blvd. right across the street from Raytown High School. The
owners are Marvin and Michelle Russell who purchased the darling brick building on the corner a few years ago with dreams of opening a restaurant there someday. Well, their “someday” is finally here. The Russell’s have lived in Raytown, and their children and grandchildren still live here and attend Raytown schools. Marvin retired from the KCMO police department in 2013 and Michelle worked in public relations. He loves to cook and comes from a family in the catering business. She loves the arts and entertainment world and especially mass media thus the name of the cafe. There is a huge mural on one wall with local and world newscasters on it, three large TV’s in the room and even one of their daughters is currently studying broadcasting at college. Unlike a sports bar, these televisions will always be set to various news stations and their cafe motto is “get comfortable.” The Newzroom is only open to the public for breakfast and lunch but the cafe is available for pri-
vate parties, civic meetings and for social or community events at night. Michelle wants to eventually host small musical groups, poetry reads, one act plays, other speech/theatre and media events at the cafe. Michelle told me they own a portable stage and made sure there could be “theatre seat-
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The cafe is closed on Sunday. The Russell’s invite the Raytown and Raytown South High School visual art, theatre, music and media department teachers to contact them if interested in partnering for an evening event at the Newzroom. They also want to get involved with the local Raytown Arts Council and community organizations. Their phone
ing” in the cafe for these types of occasions. The Newzroom Cafe has a two-page reasonably priced and wide variety breakfast menu but their specialty item is the Chicken & Waffle platter - something local workers have already discovered! The lunch specialty is the NewZroom Cajun Burger! Plus, every Wednesday is Taco Lunch Day. They are open 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and
Ode To Lee Gray, Editor And Publisher Of The Raytown Post Former editor and Publisher of the Raytown Post, Oren Lee Gray, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015. Lee had inoperable cancer and chose to leave without fanfare. His family had a private memorial. Lee moved to Raytown in 1986 to become editor of the Raytown Post that had its start in 1975. In 1987, he bought the Post as owner of Gray Union Publishing and successfully ran “The People’s Paper” for 24 years until 2001when he decided to retire. He sold the Post to Rebel Publishing which folded just a few years later. Few can say they’ve had as much impact on Raytown as Lee did during the years he ran the Raytown Post. Lee was smart and funny, more a philosopher and writer. He was an enigma - a cad, feminist, philosopher and political hack. With his long, curly hair, informal attire and sandals, he did not appear to be a publisher but he was genuine. He
never failed to print a Letter to the Editor, told plenty of human interest stories, published all the community news, covered Raytown and O’Hara high school sports and events and informed us of the goings on at city hall, often with an edgy quip. And he never feared taking on civic leaders when he believed something was not right. His issues were peppered with quotes from famous people and included his own “Editorial Briefs.” His editorial column was titled “Gray Matter & Monkey Business” and
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numbers are 816-492-5360 or 816308-5250 and they are currently working on their new website. Please stop by the Newzroom Cafe for breakfast or lunch and give Marvin and Michelle Russell a neighborly Raytown welcome and remember: live locally. Think locally. Think Raytown first!
Shelton Named Associate Superintendent
The Raytown School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Steve Shelton as the Associate Superintendent of Operations. Shelton will replace Brian Blankenship who suddenly passed away in 2014. Shelton has served in the Raytown School District for the past twelve years in a variety of capacities, including Raytown High School principal, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education, and most recently Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. “I am very excited to continue to serve the district in this new capacity,” Shelton said. “Having lived and worked in Raytown for more than 12 years, I know what a wonderful staff and students we have.” Shelton earned his Bachelors in Biology Education from Ottawa University and was recently named to the university’s Hall of Fame. He earned his Masters from Emporia State University in School Leadership, and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Study from the University of Kansas. “We are pleased to have Dr. Shelton in a new role,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Allan Markley said. “He is familiar with our staff and community and I look forward to working with him on the operations side of the district.” Shelton is a Past President of the Raytown Rotary Club and has served as Secretary of the Raytown Educational Foundation.
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Tell Your Congressman How Nonprofits Impact Your Life By Phillip Hanson Truman Heartland Community Foundation We are well into the new- year and hopefully the new 114th US Congress will soon be getting to work after the President’s State of the Union Address and a month of political posturing. Unfortunately, the last Congress did not make permanent the Charitable IRA Rollover and it was only extended for 2014 with less than two weeks left in the year. This on-againoff-again policy-making
leads only to confusion for charitably-minded people who care deeply about their community and wish to support their favorite charities making a difference in their community. There is a great deal of talk about tax reform this year and the Council on Foundations is working with a number of groups to ensure that the Charitable Deduction is not in jeopardy. There were a number of proposals last year that would have had a tremendous negative impact on charitable giving
including creating a 2 percent floor on giving. Under this proposal an individual’s charitable contribution could be deducted only to the extent that they exceeded 2% of an individual’s gross income. We won’t have the numbers on charitable giving in 2014 until mid-year. However, I am certain it will be up again. We know that in 2013 Charitable Giving was $335.17 Billion, up 4.4% from 2012. The Charitable Giving Coalition estimates that for every $1 in charitable contributions, the community
reaps up to $3 in benefits and reports that 79% of donors say eliminating or reducing the charitable tax deduction would have a negative impact on charities and the people they serve. We need Congress and the White House to understand that limiting the charitable deduction would be a penny-wise but poundfoolish decision. Hopefully, even amongst the dysfunctional political rancor some common ground can be found on this issue. Charitable giving is an important defining characteristic of Amer-
icans and is one that helps make our country great. As mentioned, I am certain charitable giving will be up again in 2014 based on what I am hearing from other charities in the community, as well as the great year we had at Truman Heartland Community Foundation in 2014. Our generous donors made gifts to the foundation totaling $4.8 million and grants from their funds to charities totaling $3.5 Million. We have the privilege of working with very generous donors who are very actively
supporting the great work of their favorite charities. Members of Congress need to hear stories regarding the impact nonprofit organizations are having in their home district. We need to emphasis the human impact not just the tax calculus. I encourage you to join us and share with your representatives your stories about charities making an impact in the community, as well as your thoughts regarding the importance of charitable giving. We must not take it for granted.
Investigation Into Liquor Store Robbery Continues Raytown Police continue to investigate the robbery of the Whiskey Barrel at 6516 Raytown Road that occurred on January 2, 2015. Details of the robbery were not released to the media until January 22 last week. Police report that two black males entered the store demanding money.
One of the robbers struck the woman owner and knocked her down. When a gun was pulled, her son, a co-owner, attempted to activate the alarm but fell to the floor and then the robbers took off. Responding officers were told that he initially thought he’d tripped, causing him to
strike his head. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment where it was discovered he had suffered a gunshot wound that fractured his skull, requiring surgery and a stay in ICU. He has since been release from the hospital. Both male suspects are de-
New Exhibit At The Historical Society Museum
By Jodi Reisinger RHSM
Announcing the latest collection on display at Raytown’s Museum for February, which is the collection of Longaberger Baskets loaned to us by a friend, Life Member, and “Volunteer Extraordinaire”. We call it simply, “Freida’s Baskets”.
As most know, Longaberger Baskets have their own special charm and desirability, due to their extreme durability and quality. Each has a purpose, i.e. “laundry, marketing, food transporting, sewing, etc., and it is hard to believe these on display have been used for many years for their intended purpose. All in perfect condition and col-
orful, despite their vintage. For lovers of basketry, it (I am among them) it is fun to see this many quality baskets in one place, and imagine the donor’s pride in their condition. Museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is located across from Wendy’s at 9705 E 63rd.
Youth Basketball Season Half Over
By Al Maddox
The basketball season reached the half way mark Saturday with many close games. The parents and friends are supporting the kids with great crowds. If you are looking for something to do Saturday morning, we have basketball at four different schools in Raytown. The K1 Southwood Roadrunners played their best game of the season with a 18 NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION CITY OF RAYTOWN, MISSOURI TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015 I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Raytown, Missouri hereby certify the following information for the Municipal Election to be held the 7th day of April, 2015. This notification is in accordance with the rules, regulations and/or ordinances of Raytown, Missouri and Chapter 115 of the Missouri Revised Statues and other applicable state laws. OFFICIAL BALLOT CITY OF RAYTOWN, MISSOURI APRIL 7, 2015 Mayor Pat Ertz Michael McDonough City Collector Kathie Schutte Alderman Ward I Joe Creamer Karen Black Greg Walters Alderman Ward II Jim Aziere Chris Rathbone Steve Guenther Alderman Ward III Mack Moore Ryan Myers Sterling L. Brown Alderman Ward IV Mary Jane Van Buskirk Steve Meyers Alderman Ward V Barry Park Eric Teeman Given under my hand the official seal to the City of Raytown, Missouri the 26th day of January, 2015. Teresa M. Henry, City Clerk
to 5 win over the Titans. We played well in all phases of the game with good rebounding and sound defense. The scoring was led by Leonard Buie and Jayla McClinton with 8 points each and Duielle Cook with 2 points. The defense was led by Kenton Hampton, Kayla West, Ana Torres and rebounding by Jayla, Leonard and Duielle. Teams wins when it is a team effort and this was our best effort. Southwood Roadrunner
23 played one of their worst games because of lack of team effort. Mariena Green played her best game with good rebounding and leading the team in scoring with 3 points. Three players Patrick Oates, Hunter Mickelson and Dane Anderson had 2 points each. The Roadrunner 23 had many chances to score in their 12 to 9 loss but poor defense and turnovers stopped the team from winning.
Raytown Youth Check the Basketball RaytownLeague Brooking Schedule Eagle for January 31 coverage of local schools & students
K & 1st Grades * 8:00 a.m. - Team 6 v 9 8:45 a.m. - Team 1 v 8 9:30 a.m. - Team 5 v 10 10:15 a.m. - Team 11 v 4 11:00 a.m. - Team 12 v 3 11:45 a.m. - Team 7 v 2
2nd & 3rd Grades * 8:00 a.m. - Team 1 v 8 8:45 a.m. - Team 12 v 3 9:30 a.m. - Team 7 v 2 10:15 a.m. - Team 11 v 4 11:00 a.m. - Team 5 v 10 11:45 a.m. - Team 6 v 9 *Games hosted at Blue Ridge Elementary School, 6410 Blue Ridge Blvd. 4th & 5th Grade Girls ** 11:00 a.m. - Team 3 v 2 11:45 a.m. - Team 1 v 4 4th & 5th Grade Boys ** 8:00 a.m. - Team 2 v 7 8:45 a.m. - Team 4 v 5 9:30 a.m. - Team 3 v 6 10:15 a.m. - Team 8 v 1 **Games hosted at Raytown Middle School, 4900 Pittman 6th and 7th Grade Girls *** 11:00 a.m. - Team 3 v 2 11:45 a.m. - Team 1 v 4 6th and 7th Grade Boys *** 8:00 a.m. - Team 4 v 3 8:45 a.m. - Team 3 v 1 9:30 a.m. - Team 5 v 6 10:15 a.m. - Team 7 v 2 *** Games hosted at Raytown Middle School, 4900 Pittman
scribed as being about 6 foot tall, having a thin build and wearing dark clothing. Anyone with information about this robbery, or any other crime, is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-TIPS (8477). Raytown Police restricted release of information because
investigators believe that the liquor store robbery suspects may have been involved in other crimes and have been diligently working with other law enforcement agencies to bring this case to a successful conclusion. Public information officers of the department maintain that decisions about
whether or not to release information are based solely on public safety concerns. The investigation into this robbery is ongoing so Raytown Police state no more information will be released in order to preserve the integrity of the investigation and thanks the community for its patience.
RHS Debate Team Wins First Place In One of Two Tournaments Raytown High’s Talking Bluejays debate team recently competed in two tournaments. Returning debaters participated in one of the state’s largest varsity tournaments held at Parkview High School in Springfield, Missouri. Senior Tamela Hill, the only undefeated entry, placed 1st in
the Championship Division of Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Senior Sarah Holloway and Junior Israel Hanke placed 3rd in the Regular Division of Public Forum Debate First-year debaters participated in the Patriot Novice Round Robin at Truman High School. Freshman Isabella James placed 3rd in
Humorous Interpretation, Senior Anthony Roebuck and Sophomore Ashley Johnson placed 4th in Policy Forum Debate, Sophomore Anisah Marshall placed 6th in Storytelling, and Sophomore Jessica Madrid placed 6th in Prose Reading. The Talking Bluejays are coached by Mark Harris.
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Jim Weinberg, Part II
Tech Zombies Are Taking Over The World
Jason Offutt A group of students sat on wooden benches in the foyer of a university building, and it was quiet. Really quiet. Close relative visitation quiet. When I went to college, sometime during the Martin Van Buren administration, a grouping like this would be filled with conversation, laughter, then dead silence when a cute girl walked by, followed by furious elbows to the ribs. We never learned to talk to girls. But each one of these students stared at a smartphone in their hands, or listened to an MP3 player through ear buds or oversized headphones, their attention a world away from their classmates sitting right next to them. Technology is turning people into zombies. Seriously, that’s what researchers are calling them. Zombies. Seems fitting. According to an article in The Tennessean, 176 million of these American zombies are addicted to their mobile device. That’s like the entire population of Brazil gawking slack jawed at their Candy Crush score. How could anyone samba doing that? The Journal of Social and Personal Relationships recently published a study that showed mobile telephones have negative effects on interpersonal communication and relationships. Duh. How can you have a relationship if you don’t know how to speak to an actual human? Scientists studying electronic isolation have determined people who are distracted from social interactions by electronic devices can suffer depression, anxiety, anger, despair, and the sudden pain of walking into a door. This isolation, and its side effects, have doubled in
the past 30 years, according to research from the University of Arizona and Duke University. Worried yet? • Ninety-five percent of people who text don’t use proper spelling or grammar. (OK, I don’t know this, I just assumed.) • Roughly 1.6 million of the 10 million automobile accidents in the US each year involve cell phones. • One in three pedestrians cross busy city streets while talking or texting on cell phones, and fail to look left or right for oncoming traffic. Morons. Trouble is, cell phone addiction is getting worse. Nomophobia (no-mobile-phone phobia), the fear of being without a mobile communication device, is actually a thing. According to an article in Psychology Today, a growing number of college students have this phobia so bad they “shower with their cell phone.” How does that work? Do they seal it sandwich bags? The article reveals 66 percent of Americans suffer from nomophobia. Sixty-five percent sleep with their mobile phones, more than 50 percent never shut their phones off, and (you’ve got to be kidding me Psychology Today) 34 percent answer their phone during sex. And I was worried about cell phone users not being able to samba. Silly me. Until the robots take over, there seems to be no end to these cell phone zombies. All I know is I’m not one of them, so when we finally get a massive solar flare that knocks out our communication, I’ll do my best to step over all those nomophobics drooling in the fetal position on the floor. 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.
The Builder And Creator Of Dreams JOHNNY CARSON
B.B. KING
By George Michaud
RAY CHARLES
PEARL BAILEY
BUDDY HACKETT
DON RICKLES
Last week we covered JIM WEINBERG and his early years at FunHouse Pizza in the 1960’s but spoke a little about Bud Lashley, Jim’s drum teacher. I received a letter from Jim Martin who read last week’s column. He knew Weinberg back in the day and went to Raytown High with him where they played side by side in the Raytown High School Band. Martin served his country with twenty-two years in the U. S. Navy and, after being away for forty three years, is back home in Raytown just a block away from Weinberg’s old house. Martin, Class of 1971, and Weinberg, Class of 1970, both took drum lessons from Bud Lashley at his well-known “Bud Lashley Drum Pad” at 63rd and Raytown Road next to the Raytown Water Department and right where the Raytown Savings & Loan wound up. Everyone from those days remembers that place. Lashley then moved his studio up to Highway 350 and called it “The K.C. Drum Pad”. When Bud Lashley was diagnosed with a severe case of colon cancer, all of his students and many other top musicians from Raytown and surrounding cities got together and organized a “Bud Lashley Spotlight Benefit” at a plush downtown Kansas City Hotel. The event was to raise money for Bud’s wife, Lois, who was having a tough
time paying the bills for the tremendously high costs of cancer treatments, hospitalizations, medicines, etc. Bud was so loved that the success of that benefit enabled them to carry on for quite some time. After he passed on around May or June of 1970 Jim sort of felt alone but he persevered and taught himself, practiced and practiced using Lashley’s techniques. Jim’s parents, Ruth and John, said, “Even then, my husband John and I knew that Jim was going to be a drummer for the rest of his life. From the age of four to the age of seven, he was practicing on his own ... all over the house ... whenever he had the chance,” said Ruth in a past interview. By the age of 11, Jim was a member of the Kansas City Musicians Union, working every night at the Funhouse Pizza, the local hot spot. Marty Graham, Funhouse’s owner, took an interest in this young talent and put Jim and his band to work six and sometimes seven nights a week, drawing standing room only crowds and lines out the door and down the street. People wanted him to teach their children drums. At age 13, still working the Funhouse during day time hours. Jim not only kept up a rigorous school schedule, but also found time to teach the craft to some 60 students. He was becoming famous all around Raytown and the Kansas City area. “Making more money than me,” said his Dad. “Before the end of high school he bought himself three new cars, all on his own. Heck, he had better credit at the bank than I did”, John said. When Kansas City had its very first Jazz Festival at the Municipal Auditorium downtown it was Jim and his “Kansas City Junior Kix Band,” playing Woody Herman Charts, during the eve-
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weeklyBLOTTER From Raytown Police Department
Incidents from 1/21/15 to 1/27/15 01/20/2015 07:46:25 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 9100 block RICHARDS DR 01/20/2015 08:42:18 565.074 - DOMESTIC ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE 9800 block E 60 ST 01/20/2015 14:33:57 570.030A - STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 7900 block MANNING ST 01/20/2015 22:24:11 28.330.b - CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 6900 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 01/20/2015 22:51:04 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 5200 block NORTHERN AVE 01/20/2015 22:53:27 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 10000 block E 63 TER 01/21/2015 05:27:08 569.120 - PROPERTY DAMAGE 2ND DEGREE/UNDER $750 (M) 9400 block E 63 ST 01/21/2015 08:20:25 28.330.b - CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 6000 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD
(F) 9800 block E 66 TER 01/21/2015 08:55:35 8.223.302.9 - CITY, DEFACEMENT OF PROPERTY 11700 block E 77 ST 01/21/2015 09:10:53 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 8500 block OVERTON AVE 01/21/2015 10:54:36 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 9500 block E 350 HWY 01/21/2015 12:22:12 570.130 - FRAUDULENT USE OF A CREDIT DEVICE/ UNDER $500 (M) 10300 block 350 HWY 01/21/2015 14:01:16 569.090 - TAMPERING 2ND 9600 block E 350 HWY 01/21/2015 20:16:59 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 6600 block ELM ST 01/21/2015 23:43:30 569.080A - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 9900 block E 79 PL 01/22/2015 05:40:12 569.030E - ROBBERY 2ND/ STRONGARM/MISCELLANEOUS (F) 9000 block E 65 ST
01/21/2015 08:31:46 570.030L - STEALING/EMBEZZLEMENT/OVER $500
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28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 6700 block NORTHERN AVE 01/22/2015 09:00:22 28.330.b - CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA E 84 ST 01/22/2015 09:06:19 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 9400 block E 350 HWY 01/22/2015 12:15:57 28.330.b - CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA E GREGORY BLVD 01/22/2015 12:33:00 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 10500 block E 350 HWY 01/22/2015 17:49:26 SUICIDE ATT - SUICIDE ATTEMPT 6700 block HARRIS AVE 01/23/2015 12:04:13 28.139.j - CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 8400 block E 83 ST 01/23/2015 14:33:52 569.030C - ROBBERY 2ND/ STRONGARM/COMMERCIAL (F) 7500 block RAYTOWN RD 01/23/2015 15:53:54 569.170F - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 7200 block WOODSON RD
01/23/2015 15:58:13 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY 01/23/2015 16:18:25 564.011C - BURGLARY/ ATTEMPTED FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESID. DAY (F) 6800 block HUNTER AVE
9800 block E 73 ST 01/25/2015 09:35:49 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 7100 block CRISP AVE 01/25/2015 12:25:39 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY
01/24/2015 00:48:58 42.209 - CITY, FLEEING/ ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER E 87 ST
01/25/2015 14:16:47 42.209 - CITY, FLEEING/ ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER E 87 ST
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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 ning show. He did so well he was called back three years in a row for repeat performances. At 16 years old with his own 18-piece band and was considered truly awesome. “Downbeat” magazine gave Weinberg rave reviews in their national publication. I remember telling Wein-
berg back in 1994-1995 that, had I known of him during those days at FunHouse Pizza when he was such a child prodigy on drums, I would have signed him back then and made him a bigger star than Buddy Rich ever thought he was. I sincerely believe that I could have with some innovative thinking and new and unique arrangements creating a rock and roll
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big band that would have went over really big in those days. After his years with my booking him into Las Vegas where he met just about every big star name around , Weinberg decided to go back home to Raytown and open up his own Weinberg Construction Co. because his then wife was pregnant with their first son. Around 1988
Bud Lashley, Frank Arsenault, Richard Bragg; drummer and student of Lashley; Bill Hargreaves, a well-known percussion clinician in the Raytown area Jim Weinberg appeared in the Kansas City Star’s front page of the Real Estate section with one of his employees in a huge color photo putting in miles of electrical wiring in a home right across the street from his home on Sterling Ave. That brought in lots of calls and he continued to build homes, remodel and bring up his family of two boys and one girl. Frank Arsenault wrote “The Twenty-Six Standard American Drum Rudiments” and made an LP that sold well. Ludwig Drums hired Arsenault to represent them and tour the world giving
drum clinics, selling his album, etc. Weinberg became proficient in the twenty-six drum rudiments at a very early age through his teacher, Bud Lashley. To hear a couple of Jim’s last drum solos go to the following link http://harplandmusic.com/jw.php Next week, until we will get into the lives and times of Bob and Delores Hope, you all stay happy and thank you to all of you for all of letters, cards, emails, on the passing of my mentor, partner and great friend Stan Irwin last week which was announced all over the world via the As-
sociated Press and other wire services. 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 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. KPRS/103.3 Soul Food Tour February 9, 2015 @11:00 am – 1:00 pm Lutfi’s Fried Fish-Raytown, 6633 Raytown Road KPRS Hot 103 radio will live remote for their annual Soul Food Tour on Monday February 9th from 11:00 am – 1:00 PM. Come in for the $1.03 lunch special! We are opening on Sunday beginning February 1st from 11:00 – 7:00 pm. We are expanding our menu to include “home style” Fried Chicken starting February 1st. www.lutfisfriedfish.net 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. Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony February 18, 2015 @ 03:00 PM CommunityAmerica Credit Union, 9400 E State Route 350 CommunityAmerica Credit Union’s new Raytown Community Financial Center is the first branch of its kind opened by a credit union in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Center, conveniently located inside the HyVee on 350 HWY, features a new, modern banking concept where members can make financial transactions via our smart ATMs or get assistance from one our Financial Relationship Consultants standing ready to serve members. Celebrate the new branch opening from 3-5pm with the ribbon being cut at 4pm. 2015 Legislative Forums in Raytown February 20, 2015 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Raytown School District
Administration Building, 6608 Raytown Road Invited: Senators Kiki Curls and Paul LeVota, Representatives Brandon Ellington, Bonnaye Mims, Tom McDonald and Gary Cross, Mayor David Bower, City Administrative Staff, City Council Persons, Chamber President Vicki Turnbow and Operations Manager Kyle Phillips, School District Board of Education, Administrators and Staff, PTA Representatives and Raytown Patrons. 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. Adventures in Learning February 27, 2015 @ 9:00am1:30am Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. Adventures in Learning sponsored by Shepherd’s Center of Raytown provides coffee and fellowship at 9 am. Class times are 9:30am and 10:45am with choice of 2 subjects each. Noon forum and lunch is $6.00 and classes are $1.00 each. 9:30am: Current Events or film, Great American Rail Journeys - “The Coast Starlight” 10:45am-”Stroke Awareness/ Prevention” or “AARP speaking on Brain Health” Noon Forum: Prevey Care MONTHLY MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at
O’Hara High School Dance Team Hosts Dance Clinic Attention Girls! Don’t miss the O’Hara Mini Shamrockettes Dance Clinic! The OHS Dance team will teach a fun routine on Sunday, February 15, 2015, from 1:003:00 p.m. at the OHS gym, located at 9001 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138. We will perform the routine
at the O’Hara Boys Varsity Basketball game on Friday, February 20, 2015. The camp is open to all girls in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. The cost of the camp is $25 and includes a “Mini Shamrockette” t-shirt. If you participated in the camp last year and still have your shirt
the cost of the camp is only $20. Deadline for registration is Friday, February 6, 2015. Contact Emma Gray at (816) 547-0809 or egray@ oharahs.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you!
Raytown Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association will meet Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at the Raytown Quality Schools Administration Building Board Room, 6608 Raytown Rd. A lunch of soup, sandwich, and dessert will be served at a cost of $7.00. Jim Kreider, Executive Director of Missouri Retired Teachers Association will be the guest speaker. All retired teachers who
are not RRT members are welcome to attend and hear Jim’s important message. Reservations are required by mailing your check to cover lunch to RRT & SPA, P.O. Box 16951, Raytown, Mo. 64133 or e-mail mathewsmyrna@sbcglobal.net by February 5th. MRTA Legislative Day will be Wednesday, February 18, 2015, and retired teachers dressed in red from the entire state will meet at the State
Capital in Jefferson City at 10:30 a.m. Those from Region 2 will ride a free luxury coach bus to Jeff and enjoy a free catered lunch. Those who want to make the trip in the coach bus must meet at 7:15 a.m. that day at the east parking lot at the Independence Events Center. Contact Sara Smith, rrtspa@gmail.com for more information and/or reservations.
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Donald E. Dahl Donald E. Dahl, 88, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at his home. Donald was born July 18, 1926, in DeGraff, MN, to Raymond and Evelyn (Fletcher) Dahl. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. On March 31, 2002, he was united in marriage to Mildred (Friend) Dahl and she survives at the home. Donald worked as an operating engineer in highway construction. Don was a member of the Restoration Church, and American Legion Post #499. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Josie; a daughter, Janet; and 3 broth-
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ers. In addition to his wife, Mildred, he is survived by his sons, Douglas E. Dahl and wife, Rene, of Raytown, MO, Danny Joe Dahl of Wichita, KS, and Dennis M. Dahl and wife, Kathy, of Blue Springs, MO; brothers, Duane E. Dahl of Magnolia, IA, and Dale R. Dahl of Benson, MN; sisters, Vivian Peterson of Esterville, IA, and Elaine Anderson of Laurens, IA; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Don was held January 29, funeral services January 30 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, Blue Springs, burial at Swan Lake Cemetery. Gary G. DeVault
Gary G. DeVault, 67, died at Overland Park Regional Medical Center Sunday, January 25, 2015, due to health complications. He was born Aug. 22, 1947, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Russell and Lucille DeVault. He was preceded in death by his parents and twin brother, Larry. Gary was a graduate of Raytown High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1972, having been awarded the Bronze Star for service in Vietnam. He worked for D.W. Newcomer’s and Sons for many years and most recently for Charter Funerals. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Olathe,
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 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, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. Visitors welcome Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsoci-
ety.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 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
Medicare Wellness Course Begins In February PreveyCare is sponsoring a 5-week wellness course for anyone who currently receives benefits from Medicare or Medicare Advantage, or will be eligible within the next 6 months. Anyone over 65 years of age and/or on disability is encouraged to attend. The introduction to the course will be at the Raytown Hy-Vee Community Room on February 5, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided at no charge for this free informational session. PreveyCare does not charge participation fees for any courses and there is no copay for any services it currently offer. The course is a fun and
fact-filled review of ways to maintain your health and prevent issues that may lead to loss of independence. Medicare now pays for every beneficiary to have an individualized wellness plan and risk assessment provided for them every year. Most physicians do not offer these services. PreveyCare’s mission is to help Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receive these free preventive Medicare services. PreveyCare is a mobile Prevention and Wellness Clinic that works exclusively with Medicare beneficiaries. PreveyCare wants to support your primary care physician
and with your approval will send all information gathered to your primary care provider. If you do not currently have a primary care provider, PreveyCare will help you identify local physicians who can best meet your needs. If you have questions or concerns about your health or want to learn ways to improve the likelihood of remaining healthy, attend the introduction course on February 5 at the Raytown HyVee, 9400 East 350 Highway. For more information or to make reservations for breakfast, contact PreveyCare at 816-287-0728.
Sisters Of The Lord Potluck
The Sisters of the Lord welcome you to come to a Pot Luck meal in the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall,
8812 East Gregory Blvd. on February 8, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. Bring your favorite food dish. We will view the 5-star
movie Lourdes. Please come and have a good time!
serving there as deacon and usher. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah DeVault and his former wife, Sherry DeVault. A visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 30, at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park. Service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 31, at the same location. Interment to follow in the Johnson County Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd, Ste. 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. www. woundedwarriorproject.com
Memorial Gardens. Dick was born July 6, 1919, in Rayville, MO, to Arla & Anna (Swovelan) Hankins. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corp. He graduated from Richmond High School and went to work for Chapman Dairy in Lee’s Summit. Dick served in the European Theatre during World War II and was a Mess Sergeant in a heavy maintenance company. After the war, Dick worked for 36 years at General Mills. He married Ruth Montgomery on September 22, 1946, in Sabetha, KS. They moved to Raytown in 1962. Dick was talented in repairing cars, appliances, plumbing, and electrical work. He was generous in helping family, friends, and the church with these skills. He spent many enjoyable retirement hours at his farm in Rayville gardening, keeping bees, and enjoying family gettogethers. He attended One
Spirit UMC for over 50 years where he was a trustee. Dick was preceded in death by his wife Ruth; parents; Sister Arline Parker; brothers Paul, Clarence, and Howard. He is survived by his daughter Sondra Hull (Ernest “Bud”); 2 grandsons Ryan Hull (Adriana) and Jason Hull (Janna); 3 great-grandchildren Patrick, Isabella, and Cayden; Sister Louise Brown; Brothers Donald and Duane Hankins. Dick was devoted to his family and will be missed by all.
James Richard “Dick” Hankins James Richard “Dick” Hankins, age 95, of Raytown, MO, passed away January 23, 2015. Funeral and visitation were held January 27, at One Spirit United Methodist, KCMO, burial at Floral Hills
Iola Jane Joy Iola Jane Joy passed away January 22, 2015, one day before been her 93rd birthday. Jane was born January 23, 1922, in Springfield, IL, to Royce and Genevieve Ackerman. Her father was a civil engineer for the Missouri Highway Department and
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Grab n’ Go Popcorn Balls
Ingredients • 1 tablespoon canola oil • 1/2 cup popcorn • 6 tablespoons butter • 1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows • 3/4 cup Blue Diamond Oven Roasted Sea Salt Almonds • 1/2 cup chocolate chips • Sea salt, for garnish Preparation 1. In large Dutch oven, heat oil and popcorn over medium heat. Cover with lid, shaking pan occasionally to coat kernels. Once you hear first pop, continue shaking pan until popping slows down and all kernels have popped. Set aside. 2. In large saucepan, heat butter over mediumlow heat, until melted. Add marshmallows and mix until fully melted. Add cooked popcorn. Gently stir until popcorn is evenly coated with marshmallow mixture. Add almonds and chocolate chips, and continue to stir
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Blazin’ Buffalo Potato Skins
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continued from page 1 was extremely popular even outside Raytown. He grew up in a political family. His father, an attorney who passed the bar without going to law school, was a Kansas State Representative for nearly 10 years. Lee earned a degree in journalism from Oklahoma State University and was an adjunct Journalism professor at Rockhurst University so family dinner conversation was always lively. He was very close to his father and Lee seemed to lose some spark after his dad passed in 2007 at the age of 97. Lee wasn’t a joiner and often quoted Groucho Marx saying, “I would never join a club that would have me as a member.” He hung a picture of Stalin on his office wall that served as an “ice breaker” that allowed him an opportunity to size you up. A couple of young Federal agents stopped by his office one day to ask about the picture and he replied, “I’ve
Obituaries continued from page 6 moved every few years to various parts of the state. As a result, Jane lived in various communities while growing up. She graduated in 1939 from St. Joseph’s Central High School and met her future husband, John Delbert (Del) Joy while playing golf with her sister at Swope Park. She and Del married and moved to Raytown in 1951 and had four children. Jane was a homemaker until her children reached high school age and then went to work as an instructor and later manager of the Elaine Powers Figure Salon in the Blue Ridge Mall. She later worked on a part-time basis at the Drivers’ License Bureau in Raytown. She was a member of PEO and was active as a leader in her children’s various scouting and youth activities. Jane, like her mother before her, was an excellent cook and held large dinners for her extended family. While severe hearing loss somewhat limited her activities in her later years, Jane always enjoyed what she was doing and had just returned
killed a few communists but what about you?” Lee was a proud Viet Nam veteran and loved his country. He once published a quote from Queen Elizabeth II: “True patriotism doesn’t exclude an understanding of the patriotism of others.” When members of the KKK stopped by his office, he smiled and told them “Boys, I’ll be happy to take your money but I won’t run your ad.” Lee was loved and disliked. He opposed the 1996 Charter that sought to change the size of the board of alderman, appoint the police chief and judge and, in his view, grant too much power to a mayor. He stated at the time “It should be evolution not revolution”. He proposed that what was needed in a charter was to mirror how we are currently operating and was not at all pleased with the outcome of the 2005 Charter Commission that he chaired because it produced a charter that changed to many things. He never wavered in his belief that any-
one earning a salary from Raytown should live in Raytown. With tongue in check, Lee would espouse that the best form of government was a benevolent dictatorship. Space does permit the depth and breadth of Lee Gray and what he did for Raytown. He believed in the importance of journalism and its important role in the community both as a watchdog of government and a vehicle for communication between those who govern and their constituencies. Lee Gray was an icon that will be sorely missed. Past issues of the Raytown Post archives can be found at the Raytown Historical Society Museum.
from a trip to Las Vegas where she won something at the slots, saw and enjoyed a show or two and took part in a granddaughter’s wedding. Jane was predeceased by her husband, parents, two sisters, Mary Ann Jessup-Gunn and Betty Miller, and is survived by her four children, Michael Joy of Lee’s Summit, Susan Keen of Lee’s Summit, Barbara Ward of Independence, and Bob Joy of Wellsville, KS; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, January 31, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64133, with visitation at 11 a.m. followed by inurnment next to Del at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest donations to your local Harvester’s.
Dora Lerenberg Dora Lerenberg was born in Independence, MO, September 26, 1927, and passed peacefully with her daughters by her side at St. Luke’s Hospice House January 17. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maude Baker in 1982, her beloved son, Steve in 1997, and her long time companion, Cliff Adams in 2001. She leaves two daughters, Dana and Marsha Lerenberg, two granddaughters, Caitlin Peters and Melanie Crawford, four great grandchildren, Danielle, Alex, Brandon, and Skylar, one great-great granddaughter, Samantha, three grand- dogs, Gracie, Izzy, and Tucker, loving friends and former neighbors, Carol and Don Heller of Salina, KS, and their daughters, Marlene, Marilyn, and Martha, and wonderful neighbors, Gwen and Marvin Smith and their family who loved and watched out for her like one of their own. She graduated from William Chrisman HS, Independence in 1944, later married, and after working full-time in the home raising three children she returned to the workforce at SW Bell until
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retirement in 1992. She had a ball traveling with Dana to New Orleans, Las Vegas, St. Louis and on cruises to the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Alaska and also traveled to Washington State, CA and VA. She also loved eating out with family and friends whether it was meeting for Sat morning breakfast or to her favorite buffet for fried chicken livers or boiled spiced shrimp. She made the most delicious NY style cheesecakes for holidays and special occasions. In 2003 her health seriously deteriorated with kidney failure and other complications but she stayed in her home and independent until another decline in 2011 keeping her mostly homebound. Despite many health challenges she lived life on her own terms for as long as she could and always with great sense of humor. Her daughters are deeply grateful for the years of world class care by Dr. Timothy Neufeld of Kidney Assoc. of KC whom she adored, for the wonderful staff at Westridge Gardens in Raytown, Mo., for their care and kindness over the last seven months, for the great nurses and Drs.
at St. Luke’s East in ER, ICU, and Telemetry, for the caring staff at St. Luke’s Hospice House who did everything possible to make her last days as peaceful and comfortable as possible, and to Jim with Cremation Center of KC for his calm manner and helpful guidance. Memorial service at 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 2, at Westridge Gardens Rehab, 11901 Jessica Lane, Raytown, MO 64138. In lieu of flowers family requests donations to St. Luke’s Hospice House, 3516 Summit, KCMO 64111, or Chain of Hope serving abused and neglected animals in the KC urban core at chainofhopekc.org. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.CremationCenterKC.com
born July 11, 1919 in Independence, MO passed away January 22, 2015. Funeral services and visitation took place January 26, 2015 at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel, burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Thelma was a beloved wife and mother. She taught in the Raytown School District from 1966-1981. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer E. Rogers in 2011; a son, Gary E. Rogers in 2008; sisters, Celia Forgey & Edna Svejda and brothers, Troy Jr., Ralph & Edwin Hopper. Thelma is survived by a sister, Marguerite Hopper of Independence, MO; a brother, Richard Hopper of Savannah, GA; a daughter, Patricia Wyant; sons, Edward & Kirk Rogers; 9 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
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