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Raytown Woman Works For Change By Lisa D. Stewart At the same time Gwen Grant, Executive Director of the Kansas City Urban League unveiled the results of the 18-month study, “2015 State of Black Kansas City,” Thursday night at the Kansas City Public Library, Debra Thomas of Kansas City was quietly calling and mailing friends and clients to raise the remaining $50,000.00 needed to begin renovation of her second home for elderly dementia patients. Her permits will expire if she does not begin construction in early March. “We know there are many people who care about the elderly in the underserved community and who have faced the heart-wrenching job of caring for a loved one suf-
home environment with 24-hour care, home-cooking, and hospice services provided by trained nurses and aides among her family members and other professionals, all on her payroll. Mrs. Thomas cares for clients in her home in Raytown located around 79th and Arlington. When renovations are complete on her second, five-bedroom home in Independence, she and her staff will care for an additional 10 clients on her waiting list. Debra Thomas, a registered nurse, has been living her childhood dream for the past 30 years. She felt helpless as her own grandmother was consumed by Alzheimer’s disease. When her grandmother no longer recognized her, she vowed at the age of twelve that she would
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Debra Thomas (left) and resident fering Alzheimer’s disease,” says Mrs. Thomas. “There aren’t enough homes to care for these people, and we also know that by 2020, more than 200,000 Missourians will need dementia care.” The “2015 State of Black Kansas City” revealed that elderly Blacks in Kansas City receive only 54 percent of the care that Whites receive in the same area. The study was funded by Reach Healthcare Foundation and performed by faculty of the University of Missouri-Kansas City economics department. The reasons for the disparity range from not having savings or insurance to not being eligible for Medicare or Medicaid. Mrs. Thomas and her charitable organization, Loving Hands You Can Trust, LLC, works diligently every day to help the elderly in her community to remain in a safe, loving,
make the lives more comfortable for not only the Alzheimer’s victims, but also their family caregivers. Many families served by Mrs. Thomas report having tried traditional nursing homes and Alzheimer facilities where their loved ones could not adapt or worse, were neglected. Many observe what Mrs. Guyetta Payne reported after moving her mother to Debra’s home. “My mother had given up living. Now she’s eating well, she’s spunky. She’s just a totally different person,” said Mrs. Payne. “Debra and her staff have continual contact with the clients and know how their medication affects them, and what they like to eat. They are in frequent contact with doctors to prevent problems.” According to Mrs. Thomas, she has all permits, architectural ren-
By Brian Lee
but Sydney was being taught to, as she puts it, “land on her head.” It was a fear that her diving coach, George Halsey, had to quickly help her overcome as going headfirst into the water is the hallmark of diving. But Coach Halsey says she “picked it right up like everything else she does.” There have been some scary incidents during her transition from gymnast to diver. One time she slightly clipped the board upon descent into the water. Coach Halsey believes that event was the turning point in her development. “She has always had a good work ethic, is a fast learner, never shows up late for practice, stays late if she needs to, never complains, but, after she clipped that board, something just clicked and she just took off!” he explained. Since then, Sydney has taken the high school diving world by storm. Each week she faced new challenges and opponents, upperclassmen with much more experience than her and each week
derings and engineering plans to widen doorways, install a sprinkler system, install commercial appliances and other wheelchair-accessible fixtures in the Independence home that she purchased. “We simply need to top off our renovation fundraising account at Bank of America to begin construction in early March before our permits expire. This is our final push to get the word out,” Mrs. Thomas says. “Our architect, contractor, laborers all have reduced their fees and some materials will be donated. We need an additional $50,000 to begin work, and I know there are many people in the community who would love to make this facility available if they just knew about it.” “My dream is to open warm, loving homes throughout the city to serve our elderly in the home-like environment we would want to live in. I know the methods that work to keep people happy and healthy who are suffering from dementia,” says Mrs. Thomas. “Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, care, respect, and love—especially those suffering dementia. It has always been in my heart to serve them, and I’ve been blessed to be able to live my dream. Now I want to expand my reach.” Non-institutional care homes for these delicate patients are in extremely short supply in Kansas City and Mrs. Thomas is working hard to change that and needs your help.
Donations to Loving Hands You Can Trust, LLC are tax-deductible. They may be made at www.gofundme.com using the search term, “Loving Hands You Can Trust, LLC.” Donations by check can be
dropped off or mailed to the fundraising account at Bank of America, 10100 E. 350 Hwy., Raytown, MO 64138, payable to “Loving Hands You Can Trust, LLC.”
Raytown Freshman Making A Big Splash
From the time she was just a little girl, Sydney Jackson, a 15year old freshman at Raytown High School, endured years of long arduous training sessions in gymnastics, each session lasting sometimes 3 or 4 hours, with the prospects that she could one day compete at the higher levels of the sport. But when she reached that critical age between 12 to 14 years of age that determines a future in gymnastics, she decided it wasn’t worthwhile to continue. A friend of the family and diving enthusiast suggested that she get into diving. Sydney decided to give it a try and signed up for the high school diving team at the start of this school year’s diving season. “I really didn’t know what to expect,” explained Sydney, as she was now truly a fish out of water, or worse yet a “gymnast in water.” Yikes! There was a lot to get used to as gymnasts are accustomed to landing on their feet
learning and getting better, each week boasting better scores than the week before. She’s broken the school record. Sydney relates “I kept gaining confidence and couldn’t wait to face them [opponents to whom she barely lost] again in the conference finals.” When the conference finals came, Sydney, the young unassuming bright-eyed girl who had only been diving for three months, took 1st place in the White division of the Suburban Conference Championship. “It’s amazing how well she dove,” Coach Halsey relates, “but what is even more amazing is that she is just a freshman who beat juniors and seniors who have been diving for years, and she’s only just started!” This Saturday, February 21, 2015, Sydney will be traveling to St. Peters, Mo. to participate in the State finals. She is not putting too much pressure on herself.
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Jury Convicts Man In Raytown Murder A Jackson County jury late Wednesday found Falonzo Davis guilty of seconddegree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the fatal shooting on February 20, 2014, of Steven Jones at the Raytown
Schools Education and Conference Center in Raytown which also houses Success Academy, an alternative educational program. The jury recommended sentences of life and 30 years on Davis’ convictions.
Marla Lee, Davis’ longtime companion, had left Davis three days before the shooting. Lee and her new boyfriend, Jones, pulled into the parking lot at the conference center on 350 highway to pick up Lee’s and Davis’
son. According to court records, Davis was waiting in the parking lot and opened Jones’ car door to fire at Jones multiple times with a .45 caliber handgun that he used in his job as security guard.
Michael Hunt, assistant Jackson County prosecuting attorney, contended Davis acted with deliberation. Defense lawyers disagreed whether Davis had acted with the cool reflection and deliberation necessary for a
first-degree murder conviction. A case for losing control of his emotions influenced the jury to convict him of a lesser charge. A judge will issue a sentence at a later date.
South Middle Gets New Assistant Principals The Raytown School District is pleased to announce the hiring of administrators for the 2015-2016 school year. Toni Davis will be an Assistant Principal at Raytown South Middle School. In December, Davis became an Acting Assistant Principal before the permanent position posted. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Secondary Education from the University of Arkansas. Davis earned her
Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning from Avila University and her Master of Science in School Leadership at Baker University. Before Raytown South Middle, Davis served for 10 years as an English Teacher and later, an Administrative Intern at Raytown Middle School. Josh Hustad will also be an Assistant Principal at Raytown South Middle School. Hustad currently serves as the District Behavior Coor-
dinator and is the Process Coordinator at Raytown South Middle. He received his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at Missouri Western State University and his Master of Science in Education School Administration from the University of Central Missouri. Hustad has spent his entire career in Raytown also serving as a 4th grade Teacher, Special Education Teacher, and Administrative Intern at Westridge
Elementary. Joshua Luke will be an Assistant Principal at Raytown High School. Luke is currently the Secondary Science Coordinator at the school. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education Earth Sciences and His Master of Science in Education School Administration from the University of Central Missouri. Starting as a Science Teacher in 2009, Luke has spent his entire career in
No Prescription, Armed Man Demands Pills
On Monday, February 16, 2015, about 8:49 p.m., Raytown officers were called to CVS, 5310 Blue Ridge Boulevard, for an armed man that had demanded pills. When the officers arrived they were told that a white male wearing a dark colored coat, a hat, sun glasses and scarf around his face displayed a gun to the pharmacist and demanded pills. The
man was about 6’3’’, between 30-45 years old, thin build and around 200 lbs. Once the man was given the pills he left north on Woodson Road in a newer model Gold Dodge Ram. No one was harmed during the robbery. If you have any information on this or any other crimes please contact the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).
Raytown. Luke has been a Teacher Leader, Administrative Intern, Building Leadership Team Member, and Science Department Chair at Raytown High. James Morrill will be the Director of Buildings and Grounds. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Raytown South Middle School. Morrill received his Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theater Education from Oklahoma State University,
his Master of Arts in Education Secondary Administration from the University of Missouri, and his Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from St. Louis University. He has served many roles in the district starting as a classroom Teacher at Raytown South High and serving as an Assistant Principal at Raytown High and Raytown Middle School.
Youth Sports Teams By Al Maddox Raytown Youth Sports would like to thank Raytown High School for allowing our players to see both the girls and boys basketball teams defeat the Liberty North teams on Friday night. This really gives our kids a goal to work for. Week 8 saw the Roadrunners 23 played to a 6 - 6 tie
with the Eagles. This was a game of a lot of defense that caused poor shooting, steals and good defensive rebounding. Roadrunners top scorer was Dane Anderson with 6 points. Top rebounders were Marlena Green and Ciana Cook and tough defense by Jaylin McDowell and Hunter Mickelson. Hustlers of the week was Marlena Green and Jaylin Mcdowell.
Raytown To Develop Park Master Plan By Mallory Ragon Raytown will be commissioning a park master plan. The board of aldermen this week approved an agreement with PROS Consulting, Inc. for $50,000. The consulting firm based in Indianapo-
lis, Indiana, will provide professional consulting services in order for the parks department to create a five- to tenyear master plan. They will use several tools, including statistically valid public surveys, a public forum, assessment of cur-
rent programs, assessment of parking, and best practice research. Their findings will be presented to stakeholders, including the aldermen, before incorporation into the master plan. After the completion of the first phase, the parks de-
Bluejays Nab Conference Titles Raytown High’s Talking Bluejays debate team recently competed in the White Division of the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference Speech and Debate Tournament held at Oak Park High School in Kansas City North. The team finished in sixth place, and Yermeya Bagunu received First Team All-Conference in Storytelling.
Second Team winners All-Conference were Romeo Bagunu in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking, Sarah Marshall in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking, Israel Hanke in International Extemporaneous Speaking, Tamela Hill in LincolnDouglas Debate, Madie Hill in Original Oration, Alexis Hartenstein in Poetry Read-
ing, Anisah Marshall in Storytelling, Romeo Bagunu with Doyne Dodd in Duo Interpretation, Aarnisha Howard with Anthony Roebuck in Public Forum Debate, and Lauren Lomax with Evalynn Lomax in Public Forum Debate. The Talking Bluejays are coached by Mark Harris.
partment will return to the board for additional funding of $40,000 to complete the second phase during the next fiscal year. The funding will come from the parks budget and was too steep for some. “Well that’s a little much, and I’m sorry but I won’t be
supporting you,” said Alderman Janet Emerson. Some aldermen expressed concern that after spending the money on the study, the city wouldn’t necessarily take the results to heart when making decisions. “If we’re going to spend
the money on the survey,” said Alderman Jason Greene, “we should respect the results.” Alderman Emerson voted no; Alderman Joe Creamer was absent from the February 17 meeting.
Loughry Rehired As Finance Director By Mallory Ragon Raytown has rehired Mark Loughry as the city’s finance director. His contract, including annual salary of $90,409.28, is unchanged from the one he had before he left in May 2014. Several aldermen expressed their pleasure at his
return, citing the strides the city made with his direction. “It’s a delight to have him back,” said Alderman Bill Van Buskirk. The board approved the contract unanimously. Mayor David Bower and Alderman Joe Creamer were absent from the meeting. Loughry was first ap-
pointed to the position in December 2011 and resigned May 21, 2014, in order to go into private business. Martha Mundt was appointed as the new Finance Director for the City of Raytown, Missouri, effective November 3, 2014, but resigned about two months later citing “family issues”.
SuperSplash Waterslide Maintenance By Mallory Ragon The board of aldermen approved expenditures of $88,700 for waterslide maintenance and repair at SuperSplash ahead of the 2015 season. SplashTacular, a waterslide manufacturer and maintenance provider
based in Paola, Kansas, has been contracted for the work. “I know I speak for everyone up here when I say SuperSplash has been on our mind,” said Alderman Jason Greene. Citing the city’s decision to close the park in 2015 be-
fore the board intervened and voted to subsidize the park in order to keep it open this year, he said he was uncomfortable approving these funds without a clear plan for park. However he also said he understands the purpose for the maintenance, particularly
in regards to safety, and would therefore abstain from the vote. Alderman Michael Lightfoot admitted he didn’t see the point in not approving the funds since the decision to keep the park open had already been made, and Alder-
man Bill Van Buskirk wondered whether a delay in maintenance would mean problems for opening as planned in the spring. Kevin Boji, parks and recreation director, said that maintenance is already happening at the park and that the SplashTacular
work will take about 21 days—days with temperatures at least in the mid-50s. No aldermen voted against the measure. Aldermen Jason Greene and Janet Emerson abstained from the vote; Alderman Joe Creamer was absent.
Submitted by Mark Sandy Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income strategy. But when should you start taking these payments? You can begin accepting Social Security as early as 62, but your monthly checks will be much smaller than if you wait until your “full retirement age,” which will likely be between 66 or 67. And these monthly payments will get even bigger if you wait until age 70, at which point they “max out.” So, should you take your Social Security as early as possible and hope that the smaller monthly payments will be justified by the extra years of receiving them, or should you wait until you are older and hope that the bigger checks will be worth the delay? In weighing this decision, consider the acronym LENS, which stands for Life expectancy, Employment, Need and Spouse. Let’s look at each component: Life expectancy — If your family has a history of longevity, and if you are in excellent health, it may make sense for you to take Social Security later, when your monthly benefits will be higher. You’ll also want to consider your spouse’s life expectancy.
Employment — If you want to keep working in your “retirement years,” be aware that your earnings could affect your Social Security payments. Specifically, if you take Social Security early — that is, before your full retirement age — your benefits will be withheld by $1 for every $2 in earned income above a certain amount ($15,720 in 2015). During the year in which you reach your full retirement age, this withholding changes to $1 for every $3 in earnings over the annual limit ($41,880 in 2015). The withheld amounts could also affect spousal benefits. However, beginning the month you attain your full retirement age, benefits will no long longer be withheld based on how much you earn. Also, Social Security will recalculate your benefits at full retirement age to account for the benefits that were withheld. In any case, if you do plan to continue working, and you think you could have significant income, you’ll need to understand the effect that earnings will have on your annual benefits. Need — In deciding when to take Social Security, here’s a key question: Do you need the money? If you can support your lifestyle for several years with alternative sources of income (such as a pension)
and modest withdrawals from your investments, you may be able to delay Social Security, thereby increasing the size of your monthly payments. Be careful, though, because relying too heavily on your investment portfolio can shorten its own “life expectancy.” It’s essential that you maintain a reasonable
withdrawal rate for your investments throughout your retirement. Spouse — Your decision of when to take Social Security will affect your spouse’s survivor benefit. Surviving spouses can receive their own benefit or 100% of their deceased spouse’s benefit, whichever is greater. So, if
you were to take your Social Security early, when the payments are smaller, your spouse’s survivor benefits will also be permanently reduced. If you are older than your spouse, or otherwise expect your spouse to outlive you, it might be a good idea to delay taking Social Security to maximize the survivor
benefits. As you think about when to take Social Security, look at your decision through the LENS described above. It could help clarify your options. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Look Through This “LENS” When Making Social Security Decisions
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My Plate? I’d Rather Eat Corn Flakes
Jason Offutt The food guides I knew as a child are gone and nobody told me. I had to discover this from the back of a box of grocery store brand corn flakes. Corn flakes themselves are strange. Invented in the 1890s by the ultra-religious Kellogg brothers who ran a sanitarium/health spa in Battle Creek, Michigan, corn flakes were designed to rid their patients/clients (including Warren G. Harding, Henry Ford, Mary Todd Lincoln and J.C. Penney) of sexual desire. I must admit a nice heaping bowl of corn flakes in the morning really doesn’t get me going. The Four Basic Food Groups I learned in a colorful USDA handout in third grade was a simple, easy to understand breakdown of foods the human body needs to stay healthy, like sausage. The groups were pounded into the head of every kid in school, so we knew Ding Dongs were bad, we just didn’t care. In order to be healthy in the 1970s, we just had to eat foods from the following categories: 1) Fruits and vegetables 2) Dairy products 3) Grains 4) Meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, nuts At the top of the handouts were bright, friendly pictures of fruits and vegetables (with smiley faces). The USDA included especially enticing vegetables on their promotional material like beets, green bell peppers and radishes. All third graders are just crazy for radishes. Dairy products, of which we were supposed to consume three cups per day, included milk, cheese and butter (labeled “real butter” so as not to
confuse it with margarine, otherwise known as plastic). No yogurt on this list. In the 1970s we considered yogurt European, which made it exotic and wrong. Grains were confusing. Although grains like bread and cereal were familiar, the suggested wheat bread and any cereal that wasn’t covered in pure cane sugar were as alien to a kid as not staring at your dad’s watch during church. Mom would sometimes come home from the store with wheat bread. It tasted like punishment. Then there were meats, the money group. Fried chicken, ham, lobster (what 10-year-old eats lobster?), and a nicely marbled steak with the words “eat the fat” stamped lovingly on the side. Nuts were also in this category, and were depicted, for some reason, as acorns, which no one but squirrels and hippies ate. And there were hippies back then, yes siree. They sang anti-war songs and ate acorns. Now everything I knew about healthy food is gone. I might as well be German. The Four Basic Food groups have been replaced with a plate. A plate. Named My Plate, the guide is divided into four sections: fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein with a cup to the side for dairy. Gone are recommendations for butter and eating the beef fat (and liking it if you know what’s good for you). These foods have been replaced with oatmeal, processed soy products and skim milk. Not a strip of bacon in sight. Where was I when the food world changed? Probably thinking about sex. I’d better eat some corn flakes. 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.
A Personal Touch JOHNNY CARSON
B.B. KING
By George Michaud
RAY CHARLES
PEARL BAILEY
BUDDY HACKETT
DON RICKLES
I have to preface this story by saying that maybe once in a lifetime for most people does one get to be so close to a major celebrity and so personal. This is one of many over the decades and a delightful one. Last week, I touched on a film I had put together for Bob Hope to star in. After several meetings at an Italian restaurant called Barone’s, three doors down from my office in Toluca Lake with Bob and Dolores Hope and his representative, we decided that it was a final go on the project. Dolores recalled that I had booked her husband for the Big Ten Conference at the Hollywood Palladium and my client, LLOYD LINDROTH, as the opening attraction with an eighteen-piece orchestra under the direction of arranger “Bumps Blackwell”. She asked, “Isn’t that Palladium date coming up soon with Bob and your harpist client”? I replied, “Yes, it’s in about ten days”. Bob interrupted, “Dolores, you hardly ever come to those sporting type events”. She immediately responded, “Yes, but I want to see this harpist. I’ve heard his music being played at Ray’s salon for a couple of years now and heard so much about him, I really want to go”. Bob, said, “Okay wild one, you’re on your own.” She said, “Don’t worry, I’ve been out on the town before but not with such a nice looking gentleman as George.” Bob quipped, “Yeah,
you have darling. I’m jealous.” With that, I stood up and said, “Well, we’ll all get together then at your place Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Bob said, “Good enough, George, but keep your distance, she’s a wild one”. We all laughed and went our separate ways. At the next meeting at Bob’s home the following Saturday, we met with the director we mutually chose who happened to be my client and also worked as head of my literary department at the talent agency. His name was Arthur Dreifuss. The Hope’s residence in Toluca Lake is a beautifully landscaped and sprawling estate with spacious rooms, bright and cheerful. Everyone was welcomed by the housekeeper who treated us like we were guests of honor. She knew me personally because she was the sister of a good friend of mine in Toluca Lake who owned a florist shop. Bob and Delores sat there together on a very large vanilla colored love seat while the rest sat on matching couches in a circle. The room was again, bright and cheerful with a full view with open windows of his golfing area right in front of us. When Arthur Dreifuss arrived, everyone stood up because his presence commanded respect. He looked a bit older than the rest of us and he was a man with a lot of class. Bob started with “Arthur, I remember you when you were with MGM years ago” and that started off a long colloquy exchanging names of people they both knew over decades which set the mood more relaxed and comfortable. It was like two older generals talking over a chess game going back and forth with whom was more important than the other. They had the same opinion of Louis B. Mayer, the man behind MGM who had a runin with Arthur Dreifuss years
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RONNIE TURSO
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LLOYD LINDROTH
JIM WEINBERG
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weeklyBLOTTER From Raytown Police Department
Incidents from 2/11/15 to 2/17/15 02/10/2015 02:03:32 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY
DITZLER AVE
02/10/2015 08:03:47 569.080F - TAMPERING 1ST/ TRUCK/BUS/STOLEN & REC. LOCALLY 8800 block E 59 TER 02/10/2015 13:36:34 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY 02/10/2015 13:40:15 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 6000 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 02/10/2015 22:26:07 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 10000 block E 74 TER
02/11/2015 17:32:31 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 02/11/2015 19:32:32 568.045 - ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILD 1ST DEGREE (F) 63 02/11/2015 22:22:26 570.030A - STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 6700 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 02/12/2015 03:12:52 28.331 - CITY, POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 73 02/12/2015 10:31:32 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 10300 block E 350 HWY
02/11/2015 08:13:31 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE E 58 ST
02/12/2015 11:04:33 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 5900 block LANE AVE
02/11/2015 14:58:01 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER
02/12/2015 11:53:43 570.223 - IDENTITY THEFT (M) 5900 block CEDAR AVE
02/13/2015 12:06:39 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 9000 block E 87 ST
02/12/2015 12:04:11 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 10300 block E 350 HWY
02/13/2015 18:09:17 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8200 block STERLING AVE
02/12/2015 12:27:32 RECOV. PROP. - RECOVERED PROPERTY 10000 block E 59 ST
02/13/2015 18:46:32 28.139.c - CITY, STEALING PURSE SNATCH 5400 block HARDY AVE
02/12/2015 12:58:31 570.030H - STEALING/ OVER $500/SHOPLIFTING (F) 10300 block E 350 HWY
02/13/2015 20:32:26 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 6300 block HARVARD AVE
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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 back when Mayer wanted Dreifuss to direct “The Al Jolson Story”. Only problem was that Mayer wanted to direct it his way and Dreifuss wanted to direct it in his unique way which didn’t turn out too good for Arthur. They left that meeting with words best not spoken here. Bob immediately chimed in with a story about Mayer and both had about the same experience, only on an artistic level where Bob agreed that his agent should have been there to discuss what they were talking about. Then Bob suddenly began his act at the meeting making fun of himself, which Hope was famous for, from his skisloped nose to how clumsy he was on the golf course. “His stroke was to call the paramedic and his swing went 130 yards and his jewelry went 175”. I recognized a few lines from a few of his private shows at the Friars Club Roasts held in Beverly Hills. He had us all in stitches and one could tell that Bob was also having fun with this group. He said, “My old friend Jack Benny has only had one ball all of his golfing life and now he’s lost it. The string came off”. That drew laughter from all. Bob was relaxed and asked for another round of refreshments and asked if anyone was hungry so we had a serving of tuna salad. By the end of that Saturday meeting, Bob was pulling Dolores into the act. Bob started out, “My make-up people are good but they also are the same ones who restored the statue of liberty”. Dolores laughed and says, “Here you go again, starting out on me. I’ve been sitting here enjoying the company. Now, behave yourself, Bob.” “Okay, darling he said, I know when I’ve been told
off”. She laughed and said, “He’s always showing off whether he’s onstage or off. He’s always onstage”. After we left the Hope’s estate, we all went over to my office to finish up a few final drafts of contractual agreements with Arthur Dreifuss who remarked, “I’m kind of happy to be working with Bob Hope. He’s a super guy and very talented”. There were several more meetings about the movie but none other as personal and down-to-earth as that one. Bob’s representative never showed up and he quipped again, “Well, never did miss him anyway”. As for the game of golf, Hope was a pretty good golfer as a youngster and held a four handicap. In 1951, he played at the British Armature at Royal Porthcawl. As the name Hope grew, he popularized golf through use of celebrities he knew, playing golf with many U.S. presidents and his very own Pro-am tournament
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Friday, February 20, 2015
Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS 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. Annual Lenten Shrimp Boil February 20 - March 27, 2015 (every Friday during Lent) @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm St Regis Church, Parish Hall, 8941 James A Reed Rd. St Regis Church is hosting its annual Lenten Shrimp Boil and all are invited. 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. Shrimp or Fish Dinners are $10; Pizza is $5 and a Family Meal Deal of $40 maximum. There will be live music every week. Take a night off from cooking and come have fun socializing. Visit www.regischurch.org/ Praise 2015: Gospel Night February 21, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Graceway, 5460 Blue Ridge Cutoff The Praise 2015 concert series kicks off with a night of Gospel Music. You won’t want to miss this chance to hear some of the best gospel music at Graceway. This night of worship will include some of your favorite gospel hymns through to song’s like Hezekiah Walker’s *Every Praise*. We’ll also
be featuring spoken word artist, Chris Bell, and local recording artists, Isaac Cates and Ordained. Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) February 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. Charter Public Forum February 24, 2015 @ 7:00pm Raytown City Hall, 10000 E 59th St Charter Commissioners will brief the public about the elements of the charter they collaboratively created. Voters will have the opportunity to vote on acceptance of the charter at the upcoming April 7 election. A copy of the charter document can be found at RaytownCharter.com. A second public forum is scheduled for March 24 at 7:00pm at City Hall. 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 @ 9:00
am-1:30pm 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 at 9:30 am and 10:45 am and offer two choices of subjects. 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” 10:45 am”Stroke Awareness/Prevention” or “AARP speaking on Brain Health” Noon Forum: PreveyCare Raytown Night with the Mavericks March 6, 2015 @ 7:05 pm Independence Events Center, 19100 E Valley View Pkwy Missouri Mavericks vs. Rapid City Rush, Tickets: $ 16.00 (Terrace Section-$ 21.00 value) or $ 23.00 (Rink side Section-$ 28.00 value). Gates open at 5:30pm, from 5:306:30 Enjoy $2.00 Hot Dogs & $1.50 Soft Drinks, & $2.50 Beers! *Offer not available at the Box Office. Don’t miss the fun and excitement – join your community for a great evening! STOP BY THE CHAMBER TO BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! TICKET SALES END Feb. 27! Businesses & Groups selling 20 or more tickets get their name on the Video Board. PARKING IS FREE!!! 2015 Legislative Forums in Raytown April 17, 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 Dis-
Charter Public Forum The first public forum will take place on February 24, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at Raytown City Hall, 10000 E. 59th Street. Charter Commissioners will brief the public about
the elements of the charter they collaboratively created. Voters will have the opportunity to vote on acceptance of the charter at the upcoming April 7 election. A copy
of the charter document can be found at RaytownCharter. com. A second public forum is scheduled for March 24 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
trict Board of Education, Administrators and Staff, PTA Representatives and Raytown Patrons.
MONTHLY MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816-353-9366 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
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.
Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street. Raytown New Day AL-Non Weekly: Wednesdays at 10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd. Enter at the back door. Everyone welcome! (816) 353-5446 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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Fire Protection District Monthly: Second and Fourth Tuesday at 9:00 am
Garden Club Starts Up For Spring Raytown Garden Club Meeting to be held Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at the Raytown Christian
Pauline R. Hinck Pauline R. Hinck, 84, Raytown, MO, passed away February 13, 2015, at her home. Visitation and funeral service was held February 18, at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, Raytown, and burial at Pleasant Hill, MO, Cemetery. Pauline was born February 20, 1930. She grew up in rural Pleasant Hill and moved to and graduated from Lone Jack HS. Pauline graduated from Chillicothe Business College and met and married Louis T. Hinck who passed away in 2014. She retired as an Administrative Assistant from TMC Lakewood in 1993. Pauline was an active member and Stephens Minister at Raytown Christian Church, a member of Eastern Star Chapter #101 and also participated in Raytown Ladybugs Red Hats. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Paul Bowman, Leawood, KS, and Karen and Joe Kupersmith, Warrensburg, MO; and grandsons, Kyle and Tyler Kupersmith. Chris Allen Meyer Chris Allen Meyer of Raytown, MO passed away February 16, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Chris was born August 10, 1950 in Wray, CO, to John Christo-
Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. The program will be “Planning and Planting Your Garden” presented by Jim
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pher and Betty Lynn Meyer (Holden), he was raised in Horton, KS and graduated from Horton High School in 1968. He moved to Kansas City shortly after graduation and spent his life working in the home improvement industry. He was a loving man and a good provider for his family, a constant source of strength. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Rebecca Meyer, his children Mike Meyer (Candace), Aubrey Meyer (Kristen), Kymberli Harrel and Charity Rodriguez (Jeff), his grandchildren Zachary Harrel (Sarah), Brick Harrel, Paige Kroenke, MaKenzie Kroenke, Olivia Rodriguez, Alyssa Meyer, Hayden Meyer, Jacob Rodriguez and Alli Rodriguez, his great grandson Dylan Harrel, his sister Mary Lewallen (Mike) and their children Angie Outley (Eric), Corrine Huxman (Brian), Kelley Wharton (Jeff) and their children all of Newton, KS as well as one Aunt Katherine Holden of Sabetha, KS. He is preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Madelyn Grace Rodriguez. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday February 21, 2015 at the Raintree Lake Clubhouse, 825 SW Raintree Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO 64082. Per Chris’ wishes
a celebration of life will immediately follow the service and will be held from 2:45 to 6:00 pm. Alice M. Pointer Alice M. Pointer, 84, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away February 12, 2015. Graveside services took February 14, Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, KS. Alice was born July 10, 1930, in Missouri. She was united in marriage in November of 1947 to Max Pointer, Sr. They made their home in Raytown and became the parents of two children. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband, Max Pointer, Sr. Survivors include two sons, Max Pointer, Jr., (Virginia) of Lone Jack, MO, and Gary L. Pointer, Sr. (Debby) of Lee’s Summit; four grandchildren, Laura McKinney (Todd), Michael Pointer (Julie), Gary Pointer, Jr., and Matthew Pointer (January); and seven great grandchildren, Allie Rose, Joshua, Kathleen, Connie, Madison, Hannah, and Emma. Donald Patrick Schulte Donald Patrick Schulte, 88, Raytown died February 11, 2015. Visitation was held February 13 at CarsonSpeaks Chapel, Mass was held February 14, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
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Friday, February 20, 2015
Raytown Sports Cards Gets Big Conference Win Over The Pirates
By Hanine Alhaydar Raytown High School
On Friday, February 13, the Raytown Cardinals beat the first-place in conference Belton Pirates. At the start of the game it seemed nervous tension got the best of the Cardinals as they were mistake prone and out of sync. At halftime it was really anyone’s game. But the second half proved to be a different story as the Cards calmed down and played their game, dominating at times with multiple dunks and leading as much as 22 points. Unlucky Friday the 13 played true for the Pirates but auspicious for the Cards as they handed the Pirates their first conference loss of 63-47.
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“I’m not expecting to win state or anything, I just
want to dive well and place high scores,” she says. We certainly wish the best for young Sydney this Saturday, and look forward
to following her progress as she continues to grow!
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