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Charges filed in 2012 murder of Harry Stone

By Kris Collins

A Kansas City man was charged with murder Tuesday for the death of a Harry Stone, a Raytown man, who was shot and killed in March 2012.

From the eleventh floor of the Jackson County Court House in downtown Kansas City Tuesday morning Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker stated Craig L. Brown, 24, is facing second-degree murder for Stone’s death. Brown was 20 years old at the time of the shooting.

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By Kris Collins Photos by Kris Collins Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announces charges against Craig Brown for the 2012 shooting and death of 60-year-old Harry Stone, of Raytown.

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“Today is about the system seeking justice for Harry Stone,” Baker said. “Today, Craig Brown is charged as a criminal defendant in murder in the second degree for the senseless and brutal slaying of Harry Stone.”

Stone, 60, was fatally shot in the early morning of March 13, 2012 near 67th Street and Blue Ridge Boulevard while he was on a routine morning jog, according to police documents.

At an area hospital Stone gave a physician a dying declaration, a description of the suspects as “two black males with dreads,” just before he was sedated. Stone died in surgery.

At the time of Stone’s death, police recovered ballistics evidence at the scene. On Feb. 1, 2015, court documents state, police recovered the weapon used to kill Stone. Brown was in a vehicle crash and arrested on an outside warrant, which led police to the recovery of a Glock 19 semi-automatic pistol found in the glove box of the vehicle, police doc-

uments state. The weapon was test fired by the Kansas City police and it was found to have a match with the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, commonly called NIBIN among law enforcement.

Baker said the investigation, a cooperative effort between the Kansas City Police Department, the Raytown Police Department and the U.S.Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, was somewhat piecemeal from February 2015 to the present. She said the recovery of the weapon used in the crime was crucial, and witness testimony filled in the gaps for police.

“But for the Raytown Police Department we would not be standing here,” Baker said. “Chief (Jim) Lynch is standing beside me today, and I am very grateful for the work and dedication of his department that continued to work this case.

“It was the work of ATF and the NIBIN system that really gave us the break we were looking for in this case,” she added. “The ballistics in the case, as you may now

know, were critical in getting us here.”

Police were able to track down the party that sold the gun to Brown, and confirmed Brown had been driving the suspect vehicle during the time Stone was killed, police documents state. The owner of the vehicle, a dark blue Pontiac Grand Prix, positively identified the vehicle as her property in a surveillance video taken from a gas station near the crime scene. The witness said Brown often drove the vehicle.

The vehicle was found at an automobile business in Kingsville in a queue to be crushed. It was taken to the Raytown Police Department as evidence.

Other witnesses told police Brown attempted to sell the gun back to the seller because it was “hot,” meaning it had been used to commit a crime, police documents state.

Bobbie Stone, Harry’s Stone’s wife, said she was not able to speak publicly about the incident right after it happened, but she commented to the press Tuesday by her daugh-

ter’s side.

“Three-plus years ago, on a day very much like today and a press conference very much like this, my daughter, Susan Lee, stood before you and pleaded for justice for her father, pleaded that someone would come forward, that someone would give a tip that would lead to the apprehension of the person or persons who committed this crime and stole a wonderful man from us and his community,” Bobbie Stone said. … “Forty-one years ago last month I met Harry Stone. He became my best friend, then he became my husband. And on the morning of May 13, 2012, I kissed him goodbye as he left for his run for what I did not know at that time was the very last time, and I mean very last time. Because my husband’s body was considered a crime scene, even in death I was unable to touch him, to say goodbye, to kiss him again.

I had to do that at the distance of three feet. I understand the necessity of that, but it still hurts my heart

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2 dead after Raytown apartment fire, ATF, Raytown Fire continue investigation

By Kris Collins The Raytown Fire Protection District, the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive continue to investigate a fire at that started at Somerset Village Apartments at approximately 2:20 a.m. Sunday morning and killed a 4-year-old boy and severely burned his grandmother, who later died from her injuries.

Authorities say 4-year-old Jeremiah Roberts was killed in the fire.

It’s unclear if he died as a result of the fire or smoke inhalation. His grandmother, 59-year-old Cherri Roberts, died Monday night, according to the Raytown Fire Protection District. Jeremiah’s older brother Jacob, 8, survived the fire.

Investigators said a fire safety video played at school may have saved his life. Jabin Roberts, an 18-monthold, remains in critical condition at Mercy Children’s Hospital. Authorities report up to 70 percent of his body is severely burned.

ATF was called to assist in the investigation after it was determined

by Raytown fire and the state fire marshal that the investigation required more resources than either

John Benson, city of Raytown director of development and public affairs, is one of four finalists for the city administrator job in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Mike Hartwell, director of human resources for Fergus Falls, said Benson was among 10 initial applicants to vie for the job. The other finalists are Andrew Bremseth, city administrator of Volga, South Dakota; Michael Brethorst, city administrator of Melrose, Minnesota;

File photo The Raytown C-II School District Board of Education approved the purchase of the Raytown Schools Wellness Center from Monopoly Acquisitions LLC for $1.8 million during Monday evening’s meeting.

By Kris Collins

Photos courtesy Raytown Fire Protection District A fire that broke out at Somerset Village Apartments in the early morning hours Sunday killed a 5-year-old boy and injured a 59-year-old woman who later died from her injuries

entity had at its disposal.

As of press time Wednesday, ATF Public Information Officer John Ham said investigators con-

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The Raytown C-II School District Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night at its regular meeting to approve the purchase of the Raytown Schools Wellness Center for $1.85 million.

The contract states the purchase from Monopoly Acquisitions LLC shall be completed by Feb. 28. The district planned to purchase the wellness center from Chris Payne, of Monopoly Acquisitions, shortly after Payne and the district cooperatively planned the renovation of the building, the former YMCA. District Assistant Superintendent Travis Hux said the building had an estimated worth of approximately $6 million when it was build in the 1990s. The district also purchased a storage warehouse from Monopoly Acquisitions, by board approval that same evening, for $775,000.

The board executed a $4.6 million lease agreement with Commerce Bank the same evening to fund the deal for the wellness center and warehouse. The district

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Longtime Raytown schools employee Cathy Allie retiring

By Kris Collins The close of the school year will mark a first for Cathy Allie, Raytown C-II School District director of communications and community relations.

For the first time in the past 29 years with the district she won’t be gearing up for another school year after summer’s end. Her last official day is July 1, and Danielle Nixon, who has served as assistant director of communications and public relations for the past three years, will fill Allie’s role.

“Probably what I’ll miss the most is the ebb and flow of the school year, the anticipation of staring each August, the fun events that happen throughout the year,”

nessed generations of familiar faces pass through and out of the school system.

“I’ll very much miss following families I know,” she said. “Just today I was at the Raytown Educational Foundation breakfast and I ate breakfast with a former student and his wife, who is now a board member. That’s really cool to see the generations come through.”

Nixon said Allie is so much a part of the fabric of the district that many programs she started in the communications department are still in operation.

After hearing Allie speak about her 29 years at the district, one can easily presume it was more than a career.

“You know, I met my husband while teaching at Ray-

she said.

Allie has been the director of communications for the past nine years. Before she took on her current role she was an English teacher at Raytown South High School for 17 years, she coached volleyball and held other positions. Though she is retiring, Allie said she plans to work part-time. Where she’ll work remains uncertain.

“It’s kind of hard for me to frame what it’s going to look like when I leave,” Allie said. “I taught English and journalism for a long time.

I’ve thought about what that means when you go out in the real world. I don’t how marketable I am in the outside world, we’ll see.”

Allie has been with the district so long she’s wit-

town South. It’s just our life,” she said. “My little girl went to her first event — she was six days old and she went to a basketball game at Raytown South High. Our wholes lives have been here.”

Nixon

“Big shoes,” were the words Nixon used to describe the task ahead, though Allie said she thinks the fit is just right.

“We’re very excited about Danielle,” Allie said. “When she came to us three years ago we knew she was going to be a good fit for the job, and I have not been disappointed.”

Nixon is a graduate of the University of Maryland. After graduation she worked for her home state as a communications specialist for a

Photo courtesy Raytown School District Danielle Nixon will take over as director of communications and community relations following the retirement of Cathy Allie July 1.

Nixon has been assistant director of communications for approximately four years. Allie has been with the district for 29 years, serving as communications director for the past nine years.

digital forensic contractor in Elkridge, Maryland. Additionally, she worked on social media and internal communications projects for the National Archives and Records Administration.

“I’m very excited to have the opportunity to be the director and lead the office,” Nixon said. “I’ve been soaking in everything I possibly can from Cathy, who has been my boss but also my mentor for almost four years now. I’ve been training for doing something like this since I chose my major in college.”

Nixon said the district will soon post a job opening for her current position and the hiring process will being immediately after.

Raytown South chess team, MLK essay contest winners honored

By Kris Collins They Raytown South High School Chess Team was honored at the district school board’s regular meeting Monday evening for hav-

ing made great achievements over the team’s two year existence, and most recently for winning the Rockhurst High School Chess Tournament.

Kim Lemons, the team’s sponsor, and each team

member received a certificate from the district recognizing the team’s achievement.

Additionally, Shawn Hulen, a fifth grade student at Fleetridge Elementary, Tamia Trotter, a Raytown

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“We’re looking for that candidate to hopefully join the city of Fergus Falls sometime in April, if possible,” Hartwell said.

Benson did not return requests for comment. Raytown City Administrator Mahesh Sharma, in an email

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(L-R) Rachael Krull, Raytown South High School senior, Tamia Trotter, Raytown Middle School seventh-grader, and Shawn Hulen, a fifth-grader at Fleetridge Elementary, hold certificates from the Raytown School District recognizing them as winners in the MLK Multicultural Celebration essay contest.

won the MLK Multicultural Celebration essay contest in their respective divisions.

Students were asked to write essays that would answer the question: In the spirit of Dr.

King, what can I do today to make my community better?

The contest had a windfall of entries this year at 1,700. In previous years, less than 100 were submitted.

request through Raytown Public Information Officer Brenda Gustafson, declined to comment on the possibility of Benson leaving the city.

Mark Sievert, Fergus Falls’ previous city manager, left the position for another job opportunity in Lake City, Minnesota, Hartwell said.

Benson and the other finalists will go through a twoday interview process Feb. 17 and 18 in which Fergus Falls city council members and de-

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Hartwell said candidates from all over the continental U.S. applied for the job. Fergus Falls had a population of 13,351 in 2013, the latest available data.

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Midwest Genealogy Center hosts Irish Heritage Seminar Mid-Continent Public Library will host its 2016 Spring Seminar: Finding Your Irish Ancestors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 5 in partnership with the Kansas City Irish Center. The event will feature internationally renowned British Isles research expert Paul Milner.

Milner will give a total of four presentations throughout the seminar including “Irish Emigrants to North America,” which will examine the routes taken and the reasons for emigration from Ireland to the U.S. and

Canada before, during, and after the famine. Additionally, he will present “Irish Maps and Tools for Finding the Right Place,” in which he will give an in-depth look at various maps of Ireland and how they can be accessed and read.

The 2016 Spring Seminar will be held at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center in Independence. Registration is available until Feb. 26 online at Eventbrite.com or by calling 816-252-7228. The $60 registration fee includes the full seminar and a lunch buffet.

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Raytown grad cast for UCM’s ‘The Little Foxes’ University of Central Missouri student Bryson Kenworthy, a graduate of Raytown South High School, is part of the cast of “The Little Foxes.” UCM’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the production at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17-20 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 21 in Highlander Theatre.

Kenworthy, son of Lonnie and Chris Kenworthy, will be Oscar Hubbard in the production. Kenworthy is a senior at UCM and a 2012 graduate of Raytown South High School.

Tickets information and other details are available online at ucmo.edu/theatre.

Shepherds Motorcycle Club, Fun House Pizza cater VA Super Bowl party The Shepherds Motorcycle Club and Raytown’s Fun House Pizza visited the local VA hospital in Kansas City Sunday night to visit with veterans and put on a Super Bowl 50 party.

With the help of two local businesses, the Shepherds MC was able to provide piz-

za, soda, chips and dessert for the patients at the VA hospital. Fun House Pizza donated 10 pizzas for the party and Greg’s Tire center of Independence donated $100 for snacks and refreshments. This is the third year Fun House Pizza has participated in the event.

Longtime Saline County sheriff pleads guilty to stealing $79k in public funds A former Saline County Sheriff pleaded guilty in federal court Feb. 9 to stealing approximately $79,000 in public funds.

According to Tammy Dickinson, United States attorney for the Western District of Missouri, 70-year-old Wallace Newman George Jr. stole the money by taking checks issued by the state to reimburse the county for prisoner expenses and using them for his own personal expenses.

George is charged with one count of stealing from an organization that receives federal funds.

He was appointed as acting sheriff for Saline County in November 1979 and elected to office the following month. He held that office for 36 years, purportedly the longest-serving sheriff in the history of the state until his resignation Feb. 8, 2016.

George was required to resign from office as a condi-

tion of a plea agreement.

George submitted claims to the state to be reimbursed for the expenses incurred for transporting prisoners from outside of Missouri to Saline County. The state issued 34 reimbursement checks for prisoner extradition/transportation between Jan. 28, 2010 and June 30, 2015. Those checks totaled approximately $97,083, of which approximately 75 percent, or $71,994, was for mileage reimbursement and the remainder for meals and other expenses.

Between Jan. 28, 2010, and June 30, 2015, George cashed, partially deposited, or deposited approximately 34 extradition reimbursement checks into his personal bank account, with an aggregate value of approximately $97,083. He paid $51,162 in restitution to Saline County Feb. 5, 2016 and paid $27,749 in restitution to the state Feb. 9.

Raytown hiring at Super Splash USA

By Kris Collins The city of Raytown is seeking employees for the 2016 summer season at Super Splash USA. Applications for seasonal, part-time lifeguard, pool attendant, and front gate and concession attendant positions are now being accepted.

“We’re looking for people who love interacting with guests, competitive pay, exciting staff events, an end-ofseason bonus program and working with the public,” a statement from the Raytown Parks Department reads.

For details, see Classifieds on page 6.

Jackson County Circuit Courts closed for holidays The Jackson County Circuit Courts will be closed Feb. 12 and Feb. 15 for Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and for Presidents’ Day, both of which are state holidays.

County offices located in courthouses will be open on Feb. 12 and closed on Feb. 15.

The affected courts are: • Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City • Eastern Jackson County Courthouse in Independence • Family Court in Kansas City • Criminal Justice Building in Kansas City

will make annual payments to the bank in exchange for the upfront capital needed to purchase the facilities. Additionally, the board approved a resolution of intent for reimbursement to cover the district’s cost of acquisition for the two properties. The resolution allows the district to ask voters at a later date to approve a bond to pay for the acquisition.

Steve Shelton, associate superintendent of operations for the school district, said the district would build debt service payments into its annual budgets if voters were to reject such a bond proposal.

The facility has a health clinic that is estimated to save the district $2.6 million in health insurance costs over the next five years, cardio and strength-training equipment, an indoor track, rooms for fitness classes, a community event space and a pool, which will also act as a home base for the once-displaced Raytown swim team. In total, the revitalization of the building cost approximately $3 million.

Bond refinancing

The board of education approved the refinancing of 2006 bonds used to fund many improvements in the school district. The five-year savings from refinancing the bonds is $337,000, according to Superintendent Allan

Photo courtesy of Raytown School District Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough presents a proclamation to the Raytown C-II School District Board of Education as Aldermen Eric Teeman, from left, Steve Meyers, and Alderwoman Karen Black look on.

Markley. The 2006 bonds yielded $9.9 million when they were first sold. Repayment of the 2016 bonds is scheduled through 2020.

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wall coatings and some interior lighting. The entire project came under budget by $400,000. Work will being at the end of the regular school year.

The board accepted a bid from Larrison Construction at a cost of $1.2 million to complete various renovations and improvements to Raytown South High School.

Larrison carried out the other improvements to the school already completed, including the new football stadium.

The current improvements, which are expected to be completed by August, focus on plumbing, bathroom renovations, painting, epoxy

In consideration of School Board Appreciation Week, Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough and several aldermen presented the board of education with a proclamation in recognition of the board’s continued excellence and service to the Raytown community.

“Alderman (Steve) Meyers brought to my attention that last week was the national appreciate for school

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boards,” McDonough said.

“In keeping with community, keeping with the fact that we all like to work together with you all as the school board, and with the school district being a large, large portion of what makes Raytown a fantastic community … I thought it was appropriate — even though we’re a week late, so you’ll have to excuse us — that we did a proclamation for you all.”

Alderwoman Karen Black, Alderman Steve Meyers and Eric Teeman accompanied the mayor in presenting the proclamation.

The school board is scheduled to host a special board meeting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 22.

Business News

MCPL announces business programs for entrepreneurs to experts Mid-Continent Public Library (MCPL) is providing entrepreneurs with free access to business experts by offering a new Google for Business series taught by instructors from Google’s Community Leaders Program.

Business Quickstart on Friday, Feb. 19 at 8 a.m. at the MCC – Longview Campus Education Center located at 500 SW Longview Road in Lee’s Summit will provide attendees the opportunity for one-on-one consultations with experts on topics ranging from business plans to website design. Funded by a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, these programs are designed to help small businesses grow.

“Building your business can be costly,” said Business Specialist Hanna Taylor, “but it doesn’t have to be. We’re connecting entrepreneurs to experts and local resources so

small businesses can afford to take that first step.”

The Google for Business series, scheduled at a number of MCPL branches February through April, includes: Google for Business: Basic Apps: This one-hour workshop teaches a suite of free Google apps based on cloud technology to help attendees set up an email account, create and distribute a schedule viewable online, and use a cloud-based word processor and spreadsheet.

Google for Business: Google Analytics: This onehour workshop will teach attendees how to use Google Analytics to track website views and obtain information about website traffic.

Google for Business: Search Engine Optimization: This one-hour workshop will teach attendees how to increase their Search Engine Optimization (SEO), place

their businesses on Google Maps, and learn more about the importance of social media for business.

The Business Quickstart, presented in partnership with the South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, will feature Rebecca Gubbels from the UMKC Small Business and Technology Development Center, Pam Hausner from Big Vision Design, Adrienne Haynes, a founding partner of SEED Law, and many other professionals offering personalized business advice as well as the opportunity to connect with numerous resource organizations.

Registration for all programs is free and required.

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Missouri Conservation to offer training for new hunters The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a variety of free educational programs in February for people interested in learning about hunting and shooting.

Newcomers are welcome.

In the Kansas City area, the Parma Woods Shooting Range at Parkville is offering

a class called Firearm Selection for the Beginner from 9 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 20. The program is free but registration is required.

The course will include information on various types of hunting, firearms and ammunition.

Parma Woods will offer a

class on Selection, Mounting & Zeroing Scopes from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 18. Registration for the free program is required.

The Parma Woods Shooting Range offers a variety of shooting and outdoor skills classes throughout the year.

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of Conservation’s Lake City Shooting Range in northern Jackson County also offers a variety of free firearms, shooting, and outdoor skills classes. More information is available at http://mdc. mo.gov/node/283. To register for classes call 816-8919941.

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tim’ a lot in regard to all of us, Harry’s family. I see us not as victims — although I understand the need for the use of the word — I see us as survivors. We have survived loss, we

have survived a hateful, senseless crime, and today we see that the wheels of justice are beginning to move. This is what we have sought from the very beginning.”

Brown is being held custody of Jackson County on a $250,000 bond.

Peters Baker said the investigation is ongoing and there is another suspect in the case.

building that material is being removed one five-gallon bucket’s worth at a time and inspected by four or five individuals.

Raytown Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Mike Hunley said the fire could have been so aggressive and strong because of materials the 1960s building was constructed from, what residents had inside the apartments, the weather or a combination of the aforementioned.

The fire measured as hot as 600 degrees, he said. No firefighters were seriously injured. One firefighter, Hunley said, suffered first- and second-degree burns on his ears while he assisted Cherri Roberts and 18-month-old Jabin.

The fire protection gear, Hunely said, becomes heat saturated, meaning it absorbs all the heat it can, and becomes essentially useless against heat. Hunley said the firefighter, Cherri Roberts and the infant be-

came trapped by the fire after a fire hose was burned through and the trio had to take shelter to a second-story apartment, knock out a window, and be rescued by a Kansas City Fire Department unit. Raytown Fire Protection Chief Matt Mace said there would have been more casualties if KCFD hadn’t showed up. The roof of the building collapsed 10 min-

utes after crews exited the building. Upward of $1 million in damages is estimated, and 26 people are displaced.

The Red Cross is working to assist the victims with housing.

Two dozen ATF agents and specialist were deployed as part of the National Response Team, a special unit that focuses ATF explosives

that I didn’t get to crawl into a hospital bed with him and tell him goodbye. …

“I hear the word ‘vic-

Fire continued from page 1 ing able to get stuff done,” Ham said Wednesday evening. “The weather really cooperated with us. We were able to have fire investigators inside the building all day, and we were able to operate the crane all day, which helped us by moving some of the bigger pieces of the structure in the area where the building collapsed. Fire investigators were able to move more deeply into the structure.”

Cold weather made for poor working conditions earlier in the week and strong winds against the weakened structure posed a concern of possible collapse.

Ham said investigators will remove debris from the building and inspect each electronic device to determine if it was the cause of the fire. Furthermore, Ham said investigators are so meticulously inspecting the

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Taxpayers need to agree before government competes with private business

By Richard Telthorst President and CEO of Missouri Telecommunications Industry Association Missouri’s local governments do many things well, things that the private sector doesn’t provide – police protection, street maintenance, sewer systems, and ambulance services.

But when municipalities consider providing complex, expensive, high-tech services in competition with the private sector, citizens need to be informed, consulted, and in charge of the decision to spend taxpayer funds on what could be a risky public endeavor.

Considering the other competing demands on scarce taxpayer funds, citizens should have a say in the government’s decision to get into competitive services. Legislation making its way through the Missouri House and Senate would give citizens a say in whether local governments go into the broadband business in competition with private sector Internet providers.

Citizens need to be consulted because, unlike traditional municipal services, government-owned broadband networks have a poor track record across the country.

The short history of these networks includes numerous stories of failed projects and wasted public dollars, leaving taxpayers to cover the losses.

An example from right here in Missouri is a failed broadband project begun in 2011 by Cass County. The county government accepted $26 million in federal grants and loans to expand broadband services. After spending more than $400,000, the county commission stopped the project. According to Jeff Cox, the presiding commissioner at the time, “mistakes were made in recent years that will take years to recover from… stopping the broadband proj-

ect may have kept the county from filing bankruptcy.” No public vote on the project was ever held.

The legislation under consideration, House Bill 2078 and Senate Bill 946, would require a municipality to take two common-sense, fiscallyresponsible steps before it provides broadband services in competition with a private carrier.

First, where citizens already have choices in broadband providers, it would require the city to determine the financial implications to see if it is feasible to offer the service. Sophisticated networks are capital-intensive and require significant and on-going investments in equipment, fiber, and manpower, often costing millions of dollars. A municipality should be aware of all the potential costs to operate, maintain, and upgrade a broadband network before they commit public resources to the effort.

Second, where citizens have choices in broadband providers, they would be asked, by a public vote, to approve the project. Before a city takes on such a high-risk experiment, it seems only logical and prudent to get approval from city residents who might one day be on the hook to cover possible losses.

If customer revenues are less than predicted or needed upgrades in technology soar beyond estimates, local taxpayers will feel the pain first.

If local governments meet these two requirements, they would be free to build a competing network. But before cities begin to spend public money on these projects, they would be advised to instead consider how continued private-sector investments, constantly evolving technologies, and the use of public-private partnerships could help meet the broadband needs of local residents.

Jason Offutt Although governments the world over are known for efficiency (never), speed (for audits), and honesty (only for how officials don’t use their per diem to fund trips to the strip club. Wink, wink), governments are also known for competency.

My head hurt writing that.

In Texas, an interior designer has to have an interior design license. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a business owner has to buy a license just to go out of business. And in Massachusetts it’s illegal to free a whale from a fishing net.

Try to make sense of any of that.

But where governments have really made progress is when they’ve passed legislation to legally protect animals they don’t recognize as existing.

I need to get something straight here. I think Bigfoot probably exists. Given the continued sightings, I doubt Australia’s Tasmanian tiger was really hunted to extinction in the 1930s. And according to Roy P. Mackal, author of the book “The Monsters of Loch Ness,” there have been more than 3,000 “recorded sightings” of the Loch Ness Monster. Hey, numbers talk, baby.

But I’ve also gone on record as saying if anyone’s going to prove one of these creatures exists he has to shoot one. Yep, Jim Bob, pump that sucker full of lead. Without a body, science won’t care.

However, some governments have made coming up with a body tough.

The United States’ Endangered Species Act of 1973 states, “No federal agency may authorize, fund or carry out any action likely to threaten or harm the existence of an endangered/threatened species.” That includes the animal’s habitat (for the Honey Island Monster, that would be Scooby Doo-esque swamps).

The act also forbids American citizens from killing one of these endangered/threatened species, and imposes a fine of up to $50,000, and/or a year in prison.

But what critters are included in that?

Although the Endangered Species Act was initially designed to protect animals like the bald eagle and the grey wolf, some areas have extended that protection to monsters.

For example: • Vermont and New York both passed resolutions in the 1980s to make it illegal to harm Champ, a serpent-like monster in Lake Champlain.

• The Arkansas Senate passed a resolution in 1973 declaring a section of the White River a refuge for Whitey, a 12-foot-long, five-foot-wide monster with the face of a catfish.

• The Skamania County, Washington, Board of Commissioners voted that killing a Bigfoot would result in a $10,000 fine, and five years in jail.

• A proposal to make it illegal to kill a skunk ape made it as far as the Florida House of Representatives twice in the 1970s, but was voted down both times.

Other governments have gotten in on it, too: • In Bhutan, it is illegal to molest the Migoi, that country’s Yeti. Bhutan set aside government land to serve as a Migoi protected habitat in 2001.

• In 1986, a court in Sweden ruled it was illegal to “kill, hunt or catch” Storsjoe, a dogfaced monster that inhabits Lake Storsjoen.

Every other monster on the planet is apparently fair game.

So, for anyone who comes across a dogman, dragon, living Pterosaur, or jackalope, feel free to run it over with your car. The government won’t mind, and science may appreciate it.

Jason Offutt’s latest book, “Across a Corn-Swept Land: An epic beer run through the Upper Midwest,” is available at amazon.com. A native of Missouri, Jason currently teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri State University and has earned many humor writer awards throughout his career. His racy first novel, “A Funeral Story,” is available at amazon.com. Jason’s parody survival guide, “How to Kill Monsters Using Common Household Items,” is also available at amazon.com.

The Grand Ole Opry, Part II: Some history of Opryland

By George Michaud Last week we covered just a little bit of how I wound up in Nashville after so many years in Burbank, California running my talent agency. We talked about Jack Vaughan, the genius behind the building of such an enormous undertaking, and Opryland, which was projected to cost somewhere in the $300 million area in three phases.

The first phase would be named “The Conservatory,” the second phase would be called “The Cascades” and the final stage would be called “The Delta.” The total number of rooms and suites projected was more than 2,800, making Opryland Hotel the largest in the nation outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.

I can remember in vivid detail how excited harpist Lloyd Lindroth was to be the opening performer at this major hotel. He even went to my mentor Stan Irwin (Johnny Carson’s manager) for advice and Stan told Lindroth to downplay his virtuosity a little bit so that he wouldn’t have to put in so many improvisational fills between notes. Further, he

hotel is that they were able to still maintain their “Opryland Grand Tradition” with its colonial Williamsburg and Southern plantation architectural style. It was the largest convention hotel property in Tennessee and one of the most distinctive in the nation. At the time Lindroth had his grand opening and the Conservatory had its grand opening there were 1,900 suites and rooms.

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Charges filed in 1986 rape A Kansas City man was charged Jan. 27 with four felonies stemming from a sexual assault case that was reported approximately 30 years ago.

According to police documents, 61-year-old Cleophus Parker is charged with two counts of forcible rape, forcible sodomy and first-degree robbery, all felonies, for the 1986 rape of a Kansas City woman who was 36 years old at the time the crime allegedly occurred.

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Parker and another man forced the woman into her vehicle in the 6000 block of Equitable Road in Kansas City on July 9, 1986 and drove the victim to a grassy area in the 6000 block of Parretta Drive.

The victim told police Parker and the other man stole jewelry, bound her hands and raped her. The two men reportedly drove the victim to an unknown location and fled, police documents state.

Court records state all possible leads were exhausted at

the time of the crime. In August 2012, the Kansas City Police Crime Laboratory received a DNA match for evidence taken from a piece of the victims clothing.

Parker, who was in the Jefferson City Correctional Center at the time, told police he did not rape the victim, police document state. The frequency of the genetic profile matching Parker is one in 160 quadrillion, police documents state, and the expected frequency of the major genet-

ic profile developed from the DNA on the victim’s clothing is one in 1.6 sextillion unrelated individuals.

Parker remains in custody in a Missouri prison. He appeared in Jackson County to be arraigned Feb. 4 on the new charges, according to a statement from Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

Baker also noted this case is the final one funded under federal cold case grants that since 2009 have helped

Jackson County prosecutors use DNA samples taken as evidence to connect them to the attacker, resulting in 53 filed cold cases and significant prison sentences for defendants who would have otherwise likely gone without consequence.

“The crimes charged in these cases occurred as long ago as 1980, but they leave a lasting impact on each victim,” Baker said. “I’m proud that our prosecutors have been able to secure prison

sentences of more than 1,500 years, including 35 life sentences, due to these grants.”

Baker noted that although the grants are ending, the prosecutor’s office has developed expertise that will allow it to continue to look for more cold-case offenders and bring them to justice. Over the course of the cold case grants, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office reviewed 4,313 cases. The DNA work also resulted in one defendant being exonerated.

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Especially beautiful from the Promenade was The Cascade Garden, Opryland Hotel’s “Dancing Waters’ show was placed there piece by piece, pipe after pipe, and designed to enhance Lindroth’s special concerts he would put on each evening from Oct. 31 through Jan. 1 each year. The intricate custom designed fountain was composed of 940 jets and 10 rocker arms that would shoot water 25 feet into the air. The fountain performed a continuous series of water movements from early

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High up on a special stage build for Lindroth were curtains that flowed like gold and red velvet. They covered the entire performing area.

The stage rose approximately 50 feet into the air so that everyone could see and hear the concerts from wherever they were in The Cascades, even from all of the rooms and presidential suites.

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Burial at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. “Van” Ashley, son of Edward L. and Ona B. Ashley, loving husband of Marjory Elizabeth Ashley for 63 years, passed away at his home in Raytown after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Marjory, sons Steven and Robert and grandchildren Aaron, Rachel, Jacob and Rebecca. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the Valley Forge. He worked as a salesman for Manor Bakery and Hartz Mountain. After retirement he delivered flowers for Rose Lawn florists. He was a member of Lee’s Summit Christian Church. Family and friends will greatly miss him. Memories and condolences may be left at www. floralhillsfuneralhome.com Arr.: Newcomer’s Floral Hills, KCMO (816) 353-1218.

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Theresa L. Cunningham Mrs. Theresa L. Cunningham 75 of Raytown, Mo., passed away Feb. 4, 2016, visitation was Wed., 6-8pm at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Linwood Chapel. private disposition, arr. LAJ 816- 9211800.

Mary Jane Dale Mary Jane Dale, 83, Raytown, MO died Feb 2, 2016. Graveside service was 11AM, Sat, Feb 6, 2016 at Lee’s Summit Cemetery.

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Karen Kay Fox Karen Kay Fox, Raytown, MO, passed away February 3, 2016. She was born in Kansas City on June 24, 1941 to Robert E. and Ada C. (Jones) Searcy. Kay is survived by daughters Kimberly Bierbaum (Curt) of Spring Hill, KS and Kelli Jordan (Rob) of Lee’s Summit, MO, and her grandchildren, Sean Schumacher of Olathe, KS, Tyler Jordan (Ashley) of Raytown, Kenzi Quigg (Jon) of Anderson, SC, and Cameron Jordan of Lee’s Summit. She is also survived by a brother, R. Keith Searcy (Marce) of Capitola, CA, one niece, and several beloved cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant granddaughter, Krysten Kay Schumacher.

Services were held Tuesday, February 9th, at the First Baptist Church of Raytown.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Student Ministry or the Pageant Ministry at First Baptist Church of Raytown, 10500 E. 350 Highway, Raytown, MO 64138.

Floyd A. Hopkins Floyd A. Hopkins, age 79, of Raytown, MO passed away Jan 31, 2016. Memorial Services were Saturday, Feb 6th, 2016 1:00pm at Newcom-

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Dorothy Jane Hood March 25, 1922 - February 7, 2016. Dorothy Jane Hood, 93, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Clinton, Missouri. Jane was born on March 25, 1927, in Greenfield, Iowa to Phillip and Marie Connelly. Jane spent her childhood years in this southern Iowa community and graduated from Greenfield High School in 1940.

Jane married Donald L. Hood on November 25, 1944, in Creston, Iowa and they lived in Chariton and Centerville, Iowa where they raised their three children: David C. Hood and his wife, Sue (Conn), Casa Grande, Arizona; Nancy J. Onstot and her husband, Greg, Springfield, Missouri; and Ann M. Julian, and her husband, R.C., Clinton, Missouri. Jane has three grandchildren: Justin Hood, Portland, Oregon; Ryan Hood, Littleton, Colorado; Jessica Cook, Raytown, Missouri; and one greatgrandchild: Kynlee Cook, Raytown, Missouri.

When Jane’s husband, Don, retired in 1983 from the Iowa Southern Utilities Company, where he spent most of his working lifetime, Jane and Don left their home state and split time between Bella Vista, Arkansas and Destin, Florida. They enjoyed their years of retirement, loved being with each other and always looked forward to their drives between Arkansas and Florida. One of their favorite pastimes was playing golf together in northwest Arkansas. In addition, Jane loved cooking, baking, sewing, walking and reading.

When Jane and Don faced health challenges in the latter years of their lives, they moved to Springfield, Missouri in 2000 for 11 years.

Jane lived in Clinton, Missouri for her final five years.

Immediate family members who preceded Jane in death are: Don, her husband of 64 years, brother, Shirl Connelly and sister, Betty (Connelly) Davis. Surviving Jane are her children and their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchild and her brother, Jack Connelly, of Des Moines, Iowa.

The children and their spouses extend their deepest appreciation to the staffs at The Neighborhoods of Quail Creek in Springfield along with Glendale Gardens and the Golden Living Center in Clinton, Missouri for their untiring and professional care of Mrs. Hood during the past seven years.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947 East Seminole, Springfield, Missouri 65804. Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery alongside her husband. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be sent to: Ann M. Julian, 103 South Connie, Clinton, MO 64735 for either the Henry County Memory Fund in Clinton, Missouri or the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri.

Noel M. Hughes Noel M. Hughes of Raytown, MO, passed away February 7, 2016 with grace and dignity, in the presence of his family. Noel was born January 25, 1927 in Kansas City, MO to Noel and Lillie Hughes. He attended East High School where he

met classmate Mary Frances Wiltshire. After a courtship that included the demands of separation due to WWII, Noel and Mary Frances wed in 1948. Noel served proudly in the Navy during WWII. Upon his honorary discharge, he began his career, working in various capacities at C.J. Patterson, Standard Milling, and the Social Security Administration. He was very active in his church, Swope Park Baptist Church (now Grace Point Baptist Church), serving as deacon and in numerous other ministries. Noel was devoted to his family and friends but, most of all, to his God. In recent years, Noel was a member of Country Meadows Baptist Church. Noel was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary Frances Hughes. He is survived by their two sons, Brian Hughes (Dinah) and Craig Hughes (Sonia); grandchildren Joshua Hughes (Caitlyn), Megan Hughes, and Kaitlin Hughes (Aaron); great granddaughter Quinn Hughes; former daughterin-law Becky Hughes; brother Norman Hughes (Shirley); and numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends. Noel’s family will receive friends Friday, February 12th, 1:00PM at Floral Hills Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 2:00PM. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrance contributions be made to the Endowment Funds of Grace Point Baptist Church or Country Meadows Baptist Church. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be offered at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial.

race or know of those who have been affected. Coach T promises a powerful evening with music, history and questions and answers.

“You don’t want to miss this evening as it’ll be very memorable and powerful,” he said. “Tell anyone you know who could be encouraged by this event.”

Coach T has been a coach for 25 years as a head coach

Thelma Thurman Schuster Thelma Thurman Schuster, 92, Raytown, MO., passed February 3, 2016. Visitation was 1 p.m. Sun., Feb 7, with service immediately following at Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210. Fond memories and condolences at www.johnsoncountychapel.com Johnson County Funeral Chapel, 913-451-1860, www.johnsoncountychapel.com.

Tammie L. VanArtsdalen Tammie L. VanArtsdalen, 53, of Raytown, Mo., passed away Feb. 1, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence; 816-373-3600.

Robert E. Wasleski Beloved brother and son, Robert E. (Bob) Wasleski, 55, of Kansas City, passed away January 31, 2016. The family received friends and celebrated Robert’s life Thursday, February 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Fun House Pizza, 9120 E. 350 Hwy, Raytown, MO. Memorial Mass will begin at 10:45 a.m. Friday, February 12 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., KCMO. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Salvation Army, 3637 Broadway, KCMO 64111. Robert was born August 16, 1960 in Kansas City and graduated

from Raytown South High School and the University of Missouri – Columbia. He demonstrated his enthusiasm for life through his passion for the outdoors, love of sports and appreciation of the arts. In addition to his career as a software design engineer, Robert also worked as a government lobbyist and petitioner supporting people’s rights. Robert and his family cherished their time together. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor F. Wasleski, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Mary Jean Wasleski, and 8 siblings: Jerry, Chris, Pat, Greg, Beth, Karen, Steve (Michelle) and Carolyn, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Denise Marie Wilson Denise Marie Wilson, 76, was born September 29, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri and passed away peacefully in her home in Raytown, Missouri on February 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, Orville, and mother, Marie (Orchard) Leslie.

Denise retired from the United States Department of Agriculture after 27 years.

She was a kind, generous and thoughtful person who always put others before herself. She loved camping, cooking, and entertaining for every occasion. Denise leaves precious memories in the hearts of all who knew her.

Denise is survived by her husband of 44 years, Gary Wilson, her daughter Paula and son-in-law Jeffrey Emery, her son Corey Welch, step-sons Kenneth Wilson (Michelle) and Michael Wilson (Tammy), and stepdaughter Cynthia Wilson, and many grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations

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be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Internment and cremation services will be announced at a later date.

Kenneth Wayne Wilson Kenneth Wayne Wilson, 89, of Raytown, MO, passed away on February 4th, 2016.

Visitation was held Tuesday February 9th 6:00-8:00 pm at Floral Hills Funeral home.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm on Wednesday February 10th at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Burial at Floral Hills Cemetery. Kenneth was a Navy Veteran of WWII, a member of Raytown Masonic Lodge, Member of American Legion, N.R.A, and a 70 year Member of I.B.E.W Local #124. He is leaving behind his wife of 64 years Louise Wilson, of the home, two sons Mark & Joel Wilson, of Raytown, MO, three grandchildren Kristin, Trisha, Kyle & four great grandchildren. Arr.: D.W. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133 (816) 353-1218 www. floralhillsfuneralhome.com Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial.

David Vernon Wright David Vernon Wright, age 62, of Raytown, MO, passed away on February 8, 2016. Funeral at 10AM on Saturday, Feb. 13, with visitation at 9AM at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Burial at Floral Hills East, Lee’s Summit.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters, and 3 brothers. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Jackie; 1 sister Linda Wright; children David Wright Jr., Katherine Barnard (Douglas), and Heather Jones (Michael); grandchildren Colten, David, Sebastian, Oliver, Elijah, Sarah, Delilah; as well as many nieces and nephews. Dave was a man loved by all who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com Arr.: Newcomer’s Floral Hills, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133 (816) 353-1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial.

Diane Jacob Diane Jacob, 73, Raytown, MO, passed Feb. 8, 2016.

Visit. 12 p.m., service 1 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 12, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, KCMO (816) 523-1234. Burial in Memorial Park Cem. Contributions to Arthritis Foundation.

Lois Mae Kockler Lois Mae Kockler was born April 21, 1945, in Appleton, Minnesota, the daughter of George Charles and Hella Hildegard (Wachter) Haase.

She was raised in the Appleton area, graduating from Appleton High School in 1963. After high school, Lois was awarded a scholarship to Valparaiso University, in Valparaiso, Indiana, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree, and attended Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa, where she attained both her Master’s degree and Ph.D. In 1968, Lois married Allen Kockler, in Ames, Iowa.

This union was blessed with three children: Diane, George, and Mike. Lois worked as a computer programmer in Nevada, Iowa.

Later she was a mathematics professor at Des Moines Area Community College for almost 20 years. Many of her students praised her teaching abilities and appreciated her sense of humor in the classroom. In December 2003, Lois retired and moved back to Appleton. She was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton, where she especially enjoyed singing in the church

2016 Race in America…A Call to Heal On Feb. 27, The River located at 6400 Woodson Road will host the 2016 Race in America from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend.

Motivational speaker Greg “Coach T” Thomas will lead a program to foster racial reconciliation for those with a heart for healing and for those affected by

choir, and attending Bible study and quilting groups.

Lois also enjoyed reading, painting, crafting, and playing with her grandchildren.

Lois passed away on February 3, 2016, in Raytown, Missouri, at age 70. She is survived by her children: Diane (David) Martin of Raytown, Missouri, George (Alicia) Kockler of Carver, Minnesota, and Mike (Rosa Cruz) Kockler of Des Moines, Iowa; four grandchildren: Kolton, Kyla, and Kennedy Kockler, and Elizabeth Cruz; her double cousin Ruth (Claude) Larson, and their children: Naomi Dempcy and Aaron (Deb) Larson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her aunt and uncle, Sophie and Elmer Haase.

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in football, wrestling and baseball. He is a motivational speaker with a repertoire of a number of topics: “One Way to Play” drug & alcohol free, “Racial Reconciliation,” “Stand Alone vs Peer Pressure,” “Bullying & School Violence,” “God Bless America 911” and more. For more information about Coach T visit http:// coachttd.com.

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Entertainment Guide

Coen brothers tackle old Hollywood in ‘Hail, Caesar!’

By Livingston Brees I have to start this week’s column by professing my love for the films of Joel and Ethan Coen. Even though their record isn’t spotless (I’m looking at you “Ladykillers,” “A Serious Man” and “Burn After Reading”), I tend to enjoy their offbeat and quirky look at life.

I was around 11 years old when I first saw “Raising Arizona,” their sophomore effort starring Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter as a couple unable to have children who decide to steal a baby from a couple who recently had quintuplets. It was funny

and sweet enough to garner mainstream acclaim, yet strange enough to keep the

Coens from selling out. If you haven’t seen “Raising Arizona,” I suggest doing so as soon as possible. The storytelling leading up to the opening credits is some of the best ever.

Following “Raising Arizona,” the brothers unleashed classics like “Miller’s Crossing,” “Barton Fink” and “The Hudsucker Proxy” before hitting the big time with their Oscar-winning opus “Fargo.” As much as everyone loved “Fargo,” it was their two follow-ups, “The Big Lebowski” and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” that really showed they had finally come into their own.

They followed that up with uneven fare like “The Man Who Wasn’t There,” “The Ladykillers” and the criminally underrated “Intolerable Cruelty.” Seriously, George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones are so great in this one; it is really worth a look. You’ll never forget the name Tenzing Norgay.

After several years of ups and downs the Coens returned with a vengeance, snagging several more Oscars for “No Country For Old Men,” and hitting box office gold with “True Grit” and “Inside Llewyn Davis.”

That brings us to their newest release, “Hail, Cae-

sar!” The flick is set in the early 1950s and centers around studio exec Eddie Mannix, played by the always great Josh Brolin, who is hard at work tackling “Hollywood” problems of actors, filmmakers and communists. He’s dealing with Ralph Finnes’ disgruntled director, Alden Ehrenreich’s singing cowboy turned dramatic actor, Scarlett Johansson’s Ester Williams-esque swimmer, and Channing Tatum’s dancer.

As if that wasn’t enough to keep him bust, Mannix is stretched to the brink when Clooney’s Baird Whitlock — think Clark Gable mixed with Charlton Heston — gets

kidnapped, while still in costume for the studio’s epic “Hail, Caesar!” (Think “BenHur”).

At its heart, “Hail, Caesar!” is the Coen’s love letter to Hollywood of the 1940s and 50s. It gives them the chance to tackle sweeping epics, westerns and even a Busby Berkeley musical number, which they also did during the “Gutterballs” sequence of “The Big Lebowski.”

Even though the acting is spectacular and the laughs are plentiful, “Hail, Caesar!” sadly shares more with “Burn After Reading” than any of their other efforts. The

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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Free Tax Help for Seniors Feb. 3 – Apr. 13, every Wed., 10 am-2 pm MCPL-Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Rd. 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, please.

The tax preparation season is February 1 - April 15.

Please contact branch for further information at 816353-2052.

Free Tax Assistance Feb. 6 – Apr. 13, every Sat., 9 am-2 pm MCC-Longview, 500 SW Longview Rd., Business Building, Rooms 202 and 204, Lee’s Summit MCC, in partnership with Next Step KC, is hosting counselors from Voluntary Income Tax Assistance or VITA for those who qualify for free aid. Tax services (federal and state electronic e-filing) for individuals with household income of less than $53,000 are available on three MCC campuses: MCC-Maple Woods, MCC-Longview and MCC-Penn Valley.

Annual Lenten Shrimp Boil Feb. 12 – Mar. 18, 5-7pm

St. Regis Church Parish Hall, 8941 James A Reed Rd. All our invited. Choose from jumbo boiled shrimp; battered fish filet or cheese pizza and sides new potatoes, corn on the cob, coleslaw, a roll and lemonade, tea, coffee or water to drink.

Desserts and soda are also available for purchase.

Shrimp or fish dinners $10; pizza $5 and Family Meal Deal of $40 maximum. Live music every week. Take a night off from cooking and have fun socializing.

Pancake Breakfast Feb. 13, 8-11 am Ivanhoe United Church of Christ, 6512 Woodson Rd. UCC is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 8 am to 11 am. Cost is $5.00.

Chess Free Play Feb. 13, 1-3 pm (2nd Sat. monthly) MCPL-Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Rd. Play chess, learn the basics, brush up on your chess skills, challenge other players at Free Chess Play at the Library. The Raytown Branch, in collaboration with the Raytown High School Chess Team coaches, will be hosting chess on the second Saturday of the month from

1-3 p.m. Chess boards and chess pieces will be provided. All ages - from elementary to high school students, and adults are welcome to play. (All ages) Registration is required. (Ages 6 and up) Registration is required.

Amateur Radio (HAM) Radio Test Given Feb. 16 @ 7-8 pm Raytown Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Ave. Take your Amateur Radio (Ham) Test by the K0GQ Amateur Radio Club every 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Contact Robin Cross, W0FEN, at 816-356-0888 or email to confirm this schedule has not changed.

2016 Race in America Feb. 27, 6-9 pm The River Church, 6400 Woodson Road The River will host 2016 Race in America that is free and open to the public.

Motivational speaker, Greg “Coach T” Thomas will lead a program to foster racial reconciliation for those with a heart for healing and for those affected by race or know of those who have been affected. Coach T promises a powerful evening with music, history and questions and answers

ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information

(over 18) welcome.

9705 E. 63rd Street.

Raytown Arts Council http://raytownarts.org Raytown Community Symphonic Band rehearsals: All musicians welcome!

Weekly: Thursday from 6:45 pm-8:15 pm St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9349 E 65th St. Contact: RaytownCmmunityBand@gmail.com

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

KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-737-9955

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

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

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 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

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://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum,

RAYTOWN TOPS - Chapter #0255 Weekly: Tuesdays at 9:00 am-10:45 am Loma Vista Baptist Church, 8622 Blue Ridge Blvd. All are welcome to TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Betty at 816-356-6788 or Faye at 816-358-4350 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. Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com

Home for dinner | executive chef: mom

Pasta Carbonara

By Jacqui Duran I’ve said it before, but if you still have doubts that we’re good friends, I’ll prove it. I’m about to share my personal favorite and most-loved meal with all of you.

This is the very first meal I ever cooked and was proud to present to my family. It’s one I grew up on eating at least once a week. The recipe is simple. My mother learned this recipe when she and my father first lived together.

The elderly neighbor across the hall was an Italian woman who shared her recipe with my mother to give her a great dinner that she could easily cook. It was perfect and after all these years it’s still absolutely perfect.

This recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, will fill everyone up and might even leave some leftovers for the next day. I’ve made this dish so many times as a mother and a wife I could probably make it in my sleep. However, no matter how many times I’ve eaten it, I could still eat it time

Ingredients and time again. It’s that good.

It’s that meaningful for me as a wife and mother.

Pasta Carbonara

What you’ll need: • One box thin spaghetti pasta • One package bacon • Three large eggs • Two tablespoons garlic salt • One tablespoon Italian seasoning • Eight ounces of shredded Parmesan cheese You’ll want to start by getting your pasta water going.

Fill your pasta pot and add in a little bit of vegetable oil to the water to keep the noodles from sticking together while cooking. Next, slice the raw bacon into half-inch pieces and place them in a skillet to cook until crisply.

While all of that is cooking up, grab a small bowl and add in your three eggs,

garlic salt and Italian seasoning. Mix together completely and set aside. We are going to add this to our cooked pasta.

I know, you are thinking to yourself, “Jacqui, these are raw eggs.” Yep, I know, and you will soon see that I’m not crazy.

I also love serving garlic bread with this meal. At this point I will go ahead and start some in the oven so it’s nice and hot. You can either take a store short cut and purchase frozen garlic bread, or make your own with melted butter and garlic salt.

When you water is boiling, add a nice portion of salt to the water (this will flavor your pasta). Then, add in your pasta. I normally use about three quarters of a package of noodles, but then again I have horrible time judging pasta. Have you ever wanted

Pasta Carbonara to feed 55 people? Just ask me to come over and make pasta.

When your bacon is crispy lay it out on a paper towel to allow the grease to drain away. When your pasta is cooked until al dente, drain the water and add right back to your hot pot. Now, for the magic.

Pour your egg and seasoning mixture directly onto the hot pasta. Mix together in the hot pot. The raw egg will cook to your pasta noodles.

Keep stirring until all mixed together. Now, add in your bacon pieces and the shredded Parmesan cheese. Toss using pasta forks to combine completely.

Serve up with some warm garlic bread and get ready to enjoy this delicious pasta that will most certainly mix up your regular weekly meal plan. Every time I eat this

meal I’m reminded of my childhood and it truly makes me happy to serve it. I have

experimented over the years with the recipe, adding in sauteed onions or bell peppers, spicing it up with crushed red pepper flakes for a little bit of kick. You really can make this your own by adding and experimenting with your favorite things.

I hope you try this one and make some memories with your family. Cheers!

Jacqui Duran lives in Raytown, Missouri with her husband and three children. Jacqui shares her passion for food and cooking on Facebook at www.facebook. com/homefordinner.mom and on her blog at http://executivechefmom.blogspot.com. Follow her on Instagram @jduran1313.

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interviews with the first emergency responders on scene, residents and neighbors to create a more complete picture of how the fire occurred.

Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough’s office has not issued a statement on the fire or the deaths of the two residents. He said Wednesday he found it inappropriate to make a statement during an ongoing investigation. He said he plans to make such a statement after the investigation is complete, and

and fire investigative resources and expertise on large scale incidents, or on more complex investigations due to the size, scope, or number of victims as a result of the incident.

Ham said Wednesday afternoon he anticipates the on-scene investigation to continue until Friday, at which point investigators will start compiling all the evidence collected at the scene and information from

Movie continued from page 7 plot is too broad and ends up being convoluted at best.

Plus, as great as the acting was, so much talent ended up being wasted. While Brolin is certainly good enough to carry the flick, Clooney, Johansson, Tatum and Tilda Swinton and Jonah Hill are kind of wasted.

If you’re a fan of the Coen brothers, I know there is nothing I could say to dissuade you from catching this one, and you won’t hate yourself for watching it. As far as casual moviegoers go, it’s probably best to skip this one.

New releases This weekend, we have two hotly anticipated properties in “Zoolander 2” and

“Deadpool.” While I’m expecting “Zoolander 2” to be a decent way to spend 90 minutes, I’m really looking forward to “Deadpool,” a superhero flick for adult audiences.

Having said that, I want to stress the fact “Deadpool” is not for children, so please leave them at home. Yes it looks cool and the kids really want to see it, but the studio has made no effort to hide the fact this one has a “Hard R” rating and is meant for audiences over the age of 17.

If you’re still considering taking the kids along to catch “Deadpool” this weekend, do yourself a favor and check out the “Red Band” trailers.

You can thank me later.

Well I guess that about wraps it up for this week, so

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They’ve been big supporters for me. I’d like to thank the school, as well as my teammates, and everybody in here because without y’all I couldn’t have done it.”

National Signing Day was the day before the signing and Cox and Colbert had already finalized documents before the gathering.

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Choose from jumbo boiled shrimp, battered fish filet or cheese pizza. Sides include new potatoes, corn on the cob, coleslaw, a roll and lemonade, tea, coffee or water to drink. Desserts and soda are also available for purchase.

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The St. Regis Church located at 8941 James A Reed Road is hosting its annual Lenten Shrimp Boil every Friday during Lent from Feb. 12 through Mar. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All are invited.

Photo by R.C. Jones Raytown High School Lady Bluejays divers Ligia Valencia and Sydney Jackson medaled in the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference (White Division) Championship dive meet. Valencia, left, placed third and Jackson, center, placed first for the second consecutive year.

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The word legacy is not lightly or often used to characterizing something. Try asking a person to tell you how they would describe their legacy and you’ll find that the word has a working definition.

The dictionary defines it as, “anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor.” It’s typically used in a positive context. If the characteristic is not thoroughly, or in part, positive it at least provides strength, power, or value. It’s a memorable characteristic. Whatever the legacy is built on, or building, people want it or are positively affected by it.

The legacy of barbecuing is commonplace amongst families and generations in the Kansas City area. Fun House Pizza is a Raytown legacy for all the metro to indulge upon.

The legacy of the Super Bowl is one that puts the world’s greatest nation on hold for five-plus hours every February to share in the viewing of a spectacle.

The Super Bowl legacy is a season-long culmination of a battle that has the closest modernday likeness to the sandy, bootbeaten floor of the Coliseum.

And, boy, was Super Bowl 50 a gruesome event.

For starters, it killed Lady Gaga’s amazing rendition of

ing to be in Super Bowl’s history? He didn’t dive in the pile for a fumble when his team was down and needed to score.

His Thompson’s Gazelle-like legs didn’t outrun defenders like he had all season long, and he absolutely couldn’t find his mechanics at any point in the game. Thus, we were left with no offense. The donkeys didn’t bring any with them.

Peyton got even with his brother, Eli, and rode off into the sunset with the two rings he earned but didn’t light up the stat sheet to attain. Peyton Manning’s legacy: Is it defined by having great regular season stats and fizzling out in the playoffs, except for those two times he tripped over and fell onto a Lombardi Trophy?

These are great questions and story lines for after the game. Add in Cam stomping off from the presser, and the halftime performance, the commercial reviews and you have all the customary Super Bowl fallout, except for one thing. The game was slop, and that will be its legacy. Super Bowl 50 was one of the sorriest championship football games in recent memory.

And I’ll be feeling like Cindy Lou Who before Super Bowl 51. I’m just hoping I’ll want to remember how the story ends.

Sterling Brown is a loving husband and father of 3. Living in Raytown and working as a Behavior Interventionist and Girl’s Basketball Coach at Raytown South High School, he is a life long resident of the KC Metro. A few of his passions are doing play-by-play sports commentary, playing with Star Wars Legos with the kids, eating Rotel dip while drinking a Stella Artois, and camping & fishing. #Ballislife #KeepChoppingWood #allthelegosarereallyforme

Harvard Ave

By Sterling L. Brown

the “Star Spangled Banner.”

Whitney Houston still holds the crown, but Gaga’s performance is the first I demanded to see again. Her tone was rich and her tempo was methodical and crawling. She crawled right up to the top of the mountain.

She was elegant. I loved her American flag platform shoes.

She sang that song! Then, this football game laid waste to her masterful prelude. We expect an entertaining football game, some awesome commercials, and a standout performance that we’ll want to talk about to keep us in love with the NFL. Welp, so much for that.

Most all the commercials stunk (Still. I actually re-watched them). The football was rife with a pungent, nasty stench.

And Cam Newton, the most hyped, Wolverine-like, presumed championship-winning quarterback, stunk.

Cam Newton is otherworldly. His pedigree on the gridiron is unquestioned. He is a sore loser. I’m fine with that. The man scored or was the front end of 45 touchdowns this past regular season. He was my 6th round pick in my fantasy draft this year. I won enough to realize his value to the Panthers organization.

He absolutely folded on Super Sunday.

A relentless, nasty defense was the main culprit. The donkeys don’t even get capitalized from the stands, but that defense is to be respected.

Aquib Talib, former Kansas Jayhawk, is a real disappointment though with some of his play, and his follow-up commentary. He slightly tarnished an otherwise glistening performance from Denver’s D. The wheels fell off for Cam and Co. What is his legacy go-

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