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Raytown Boys Varsity Basketball Win Conference Last Friday February 20, Raytown faced a tenacious Staley team who came ready to play. If Raytown could come away with the win they would clinch the conference title, even though they still had two more games on the schedule. For the first few minutes Staley actually had the Bluejays on their heels, forcing turnovers and making shots. But about 5 or 6 minutes into the game #21 Will Nelson took off on a fast break. Being that a defender was all over him, maintaining position between him and the basket, it appeared as if he would go up for a routine layup as he jumped. As it turned out though he ended up slamming it in for the dunk with what looked like a defender practically bear hugging him! Mind you, Nelson isn’t that tall at 6’1” - 6’2” tops. That dunk is what changed the momentum hyping up the Bluejays who would dominate the rest of the game despite a high percentage shooting beyond the arc by Staley. Bluejays won 90-64 securing the White division of the Suburban Conference. On Tuesday Feb 24 they won again in convincing fashion 87-41 against Fort Osage! The Bluejays are playing hot at the right time as they get ready for post-season tournament play soon to come in March.
From China To Woodson Village, Chef Opens Raytown-To-Go By Brian Lee For the owner of the newly established Raytown-to-Go Chinese restaurant, cooking is truly a craft. Twenty years ago, Huang Jie started cooking in Chinese restaurants, in China that is. He later immigrated to New York City and worked as a chef in one of the many Chinatown restaurants that cater primarily to Chinese clientele. About 8 years ago, he moved to the Kansas City area to work as a chef where he had to learn how to prepare the Chinese food that suits the palate of us Midwestern Americans. To cook in China, one must know how to cook a plethora of different things. Chinese cook and eat a lot of things we don’t, some of which to them aren’t necessarily odd or grotesque like dog, raw snake or half-hatched baby chicks skewered on a BBQ grill. They love seafood, especially fish, virtually every kind of fish it seems. They will figure out
Huang Jie knows how to virtually cook it all. The harsh reality is that most of the food prepared in many Chinese restaurants use inferior ingredients and tons of MSG to make up for a lack of culinary skill which afterwards leaves me regretting that I ate there. And so I was so pleasantly surprised to have stumbled on the unassuming Raytown-to-Go tucked away in Woodson Village at 63rd Street and Woodson. Raytown-To-Go doesn’t indicate anything Chinese but the Chinese name on the menu means “pleasant showers”. Now, that’s more like it. The décor is much more tasteful than your typical take-out and nice enough to be a sit-down. No grime on the floor, tables or chairs and a clean bathroom. But the food is what really struck me. The ingredients are fresh and high quality and can be tailored to one’s taste. “I don’t use cheap stuff. The white rice I get is the best you can buy,” Huang Jie says, “Just let
General Tso’s and Lemon Chicken a way to make a fish edible, and no, they don’t debone. They eat sea cucumber, squid, eel as well, and vegetables, plant roots and fruit you’ll never see at our grocery stores.
me know what you prefer: more spicy, more sour, more sweet, more salty. I’ve learned the flavor profile that Americans like.” Take what I ordered last time: General Tso’s chicken. I love the
flavor but typically it is nothing but breaded meat with sauce, and a lot of times, the meat they use is fatty. I asked Huang Jie if he could add some suitable vegetables and spice it up a bit. “No problem,” he replied. I’m telling you, not only did it look more appetizing, but it was the best General Tso’s chicken I’ve ever had. Nor did I walk away feeling bloated and loaded down. I encourage you to check out Raytown-To-Go. You will find Huang Jie likely in the back cooking. Inform the hostess if you would like to tailor the dish. Most likely you won’t need to. For good healthy Chinese food at a great price, it is hard to beat.
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Raytown South Speech And Debate Teams Are Suburban Conference Blue Division Champions
The Raytown South Speech and Debate teams are Suburban Conference Blue Division Champions. First place finishers in individual speech events were: Constanza Castro, Lauren Douglas, Brandon Guzman, Amanda Johnson, Alyssa Jones, Holly Sullivan, Jacob Summers, Paige Teeman, Hannah Unruh, and Matt Vanross. David Dempsey and Bri Wesley won 3rd place medals. Gordon Casey, Brycen Hill, Ashtyn Lea, and Josh Williams all finished in the top 8 in speaking events. First Team All-Conference selections in speech were:
Lauren Douglas, Juan Rustin, Helene Slinker, Paige Teeman, and Hannah Unruh. In debate events, the team of Sarah Owens and Helene Slinker, and the team of David Dempsey and Constanza Castro finished in first place, both going undefeated Daniel Dodd, Brandon Jones, Megyn Payne, and Parker Simpson all placed in the top eight in debate events. First team all-conference debaters are: Gordon Casey Alexis Hampton, Juan Rustin, Jacob Summers Sydni Turner, and Cody True. The teams are coached by Maureen Woods and Kristy Hensley.
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The Raytown High School Theatre department will perform Arthur Miller’s The Crucible on February 26, 27, and 28, 2015 at the high school. Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27’s performances begin at 7:00 at the Robert B. Atkins Performing Arts Center, 6109 Blue Ridge Blvd. Saturday, February 28’s performances are at both 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Set in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692, the play is a dramatic re-enactment of the Salem Witch Trials. The play is based on real events, but is not actual history. When the play first appeared on stage in 1953, it was intended to be an allegory about the anticommunist Red Scare and Senator Joseph McCarthy’s congressional hearings. “I was first drawn to this play when I read it in high school and have been brought back to it several times,” Director Katie Kolster said. “It is a well-written
drama that presents a moral dilemma.” According to Kolster, the play will have a different feel for the audience. “It used to be a tradition at Raytown High that every year, one of the plays would be performed ‘in the round,’ meaning that the audience is seated around the stage. This show will revive that tradition. Forcing the action so close to the audience creates an intimate atmosphere and also heightens the emotional content,” Kolster said. Due to the limited number of seats available, advance ticket purchase is suggested. Those interested in attending may call the high school at 268-7300 or email kathleen. kolster@raytownschools.org to RSVP. Braden Best and Hanna Treat will portray John and Elizabeth Proctor, Dykota Sprinkle and Amethyst Moraine will portray Giles and Martha Corey. Francis
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Raytown Farmers’ Market To Be “Natural” Market The Board of Raytown Farmers’ Market is excited to announce that beginning the 2015 Market Season, Raytown Farmers’ Market will be a Natural Farmers’ Market. What is a Natural Farmers’ Market? A Natural Market is one that offers both USDA certified organic producers and also non-certified organic producers Noncertified organic producers are required to use the same USDA Organic Certifica-
tion Standards found here: http://www.ams.usda.gov/ AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName =STELDEV3004446. Because the Raytown Farmers’ Market is committed to providing the best organic and locally grown produce to our patrons, vendors are highly recommended to become members of the KC Food Circle http://kcfoodcircle.org/. Vendors are also required to submit to an inspection of their farms/gar-
dens by the Market Manager. Philosophy: Raytown Farmers’ Market was created to give children, adults, and families in the Raytown/ Kansas City area knowledge, education, engagement, and access to fresh locally grown organic produce, while supporting the local and urban growers and producers. Knowledge/Education: Provide access to educational-based programs for children and adults on food
nutrition, gardening, food preparation and farm to table concepts. Engagement: Increase access to garden/farm literacy, giving children and adults skills to grow and prepare quality nutritional food. Access: Increase access to locally grown fresh organic produce and animal products. Support: Support of local growers/ producers. Educational and dem-
onstration areas will be expanded for the 2015 Season. Highlights from last year’s market season included local entertainers, Frank Rardon, Children of the King, and Elvis; Children’s area, cooking demonstrations, educational seminars through the MU Extension’s Eating From the Garden Program, Master Gardener Program and Family Nutrition Education Program, Dayna McDaniel from the Anita B. Gorman Discov-
ery Center, Raytown MidContinent Library, Kathy Misko from the Midwestern Beekeeper’s Association and Terrie Shepherd from the Butterfly Fields Nursery. Raytown Farmers’ Market will be located at 6210 Raytown Road, and is scheduled to open May 2, 2015. For more information, visit www.RaytownFarmersMarket.com
Farmers’ Market Manager Elected To Missouri Farmers’ Market Association Board
Elisa Bedsworth, Market Manager for the Raytown Farmers’ Market, was recently elected to serve on the Missouri Farmers’ Market Association Board of Directors. Bedsworth was elected to the
MFMA Board on January 24, 2015, at the MFMA annual conference in Columbia, Missouri. The purpose of MFMA organization is to connect the Farmers’ Markets of Missouri with resources and ac-
cess to partnerships in order to build healthy, sustainable and vibrant local food systems in their communities. Officers elected to the MFMA board include President Debby Campbell -
Desoto Farmers’ Market, Vice President Dan KueblerColumbia Farmers’ Market, Secretary Mollie GillilandSouthside Farmers’ Market Macon, and Treasurer Brad Gray - Greater Springfield
Farmers’ Market. The remaining Board of Directors include, Deb Conner -Kansas City, Amanda GriesheimerWashington, Brian DeSmetSt. Louis, Corrina Smith- Columbia, Kelly Ast- Nevada,
Rene Sackett - Wildwood, and Sandy Nelson-Camdenton. Elisa Bedsworth and her husband Terry reside in the Kansas City, Raytown C-2 School district.
Police Pension Board Meets March 4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Raytown Police Pension Board of Trustees will conduct an open meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 8:00
a.m., in the Raytown Police Department Squad Room: 1. The agenda will include: 2. Introduction of new Trustee Member, Rick
Two Officers Injured While Arresting Assault Subject On February 21, 2015, at 11:37 a.m., Raytown Police officers were called to a store in the 10300 Block of 350 Highway, on reports that a black male had assaulted a store employee. Officers contacted the subject in the parking lot of the business
where he was arrested. While making the arrest, the subject bit one police officer and the other officer injured his back in the struggle. The suspect and officers were taken to a local hospital for evaluation. The suspect is in custody and charges are pending.
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• 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2015 • 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2015 • 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Sincerely, Jim Lynch, Chief of Police
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Bob and Delores Hope Part IV
Thanks for the Memories and More...
Letters to the editor Letter to the Editor Thank you for your article on Lee Gray. As you stated in your article, he was one of a kind. He was not only a good friend, but a customer as well. Each Thursday, we would go to the Woodlands dog track for dinner and the races. He once attended a “black tie” function of the Chamber of Commerce wearing his sandals of course. He once said that if he was forced to have an obituary, it would read, “Lee Gray Lived, Lee Gray Died.” Letter to the Editor, I would like to commend the Charter Commission for a fine job drafting this proposed Charter. There are some things I would have written differently, but I doubt anyone who reads it would agree with everything in it 100%. That is why we had a charter commission, so we get the views of a group of citizens rather than just one person. No two people will agree on exactly the same thing, so we end up with a compromise that everyone hopefully can live with. If that is not the case, then there are provisions written into it to be able to change it in the future. I have heard supporters and opponents all say that Raytown needs a Charter and it is long overdue. I believe this is the fifth attempt at a Charter in Raytown. Every opponent I have heard speak out against this Charter says they agree with over 99% of what is in this Charter but they seem to have two points of contention with this Charter: 1: Removing the ability of the Board of Alderman to override the current ordinance requiring the City Administrator to live in Raytown. (There is some
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question whether the BOA really had the authority to override that in the first place). 2: They perceive the threshold for petition signatures is too low for initiative, referendum, and recall. They are once again using scare tactics to make sure this Charter fails, just like they tried to stop the formation of the Charter Commission in the first place. They say the expense of citizens being able to place questions on the ballot could cripple the city. It sounds a lot like when they said the cost to write a charter could cost the city over $150,000, when the actual cost appears that it will come in well under $14,000. They have resorted to name calling people who would gather signatures, referring to them as a “goofball bunch of people”, and calling citizens who would sign these petitions “uninformed”. If it weren’t for those goofballs, and uninformed voters we wouldn’t even be talking about a Charter right now. Their other argument is that we will be scrapping the bottom of the barrel for people who apply for the City Administrator position
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We’ve talked mostly about Bob Hope for the better part of the past three parts of this series but I would be terribly remiss not to bring to the spotlight all the wonderful things Dolores has done alone and with her husband throughout their seven decades together in show-business. Dolores was also a performer, a singer, a great philanthropist and she was always by Bob’s side during the 35 consecutive Christmas Shows and 200 USO tours throughout the world for our troops. Dolores’ last USO tour with Bob was when she sang “White Christmas” from the back of a truck in the Saudi desert. She was about 85 years old at that time. While Bob was out on tour, Dolores once said to me one time, “He’s out with all those beautiful women but I never worry because Bob knew that was the showy part of show-business”. Bob quipped one time, “When I was on that plane with 25 beautiful women, how they could call me the “Casanova” of the time when Dolores brought me my thermal underwear in front of everyone?” In the1960’s, the Hopes donated 80 acres right in
the middle of their acreage to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center. Dolores was its founding President and influenced much in the design of the hospital. In the 1990’s, she became chairman emeritus. Some have said that Hope donated those 80 acres so that all his land around the medical center would became worth much more after the hospital was built. Actually, it was a smart investment for him while helping the Veterans. Bob invested in land at a time when the stock market was down and wound up owning better than 11,000 acres and paid over a $million dollars a year just in taxes. “We spend lots supporting Catholic charities,” Bob once explained. “And we are supporting the Government with all these tax payments”. The Hopes were devout Catholics and Dolores was a member of the St. Charles Borromeo Church giving much money to help the poor including building their Lady of Hope Chapel and The Holy Family Church Social Service Center in North Hollywood which was a stone’s throw from Toluca Lake. The Hopes adopted four children and Dolores was a first class advocate of adoptions and causes to help the poor in Los Angeles area. She was instrumental in getting many of the laws changed to make adoptions easier for families. I can remember many a Saturday when Ray had Dolores in his shop in early mornings getting her hair ready for church the next day where she spoke on behalf of adopted children and how much she enjoyed
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Battling The Video Game Addiction
Jason Offutt The Boy looked thoughtful, which he sometimes does when he’s not looking like he just hit his sister, which he also sometimes does. “Hey, Dad,” he said. “You’re going to be proud of me.”
Excellent. Like any parent, I love being proud of my children. Of course, pride may simply come when a child wipes a booger on a tissue instead of the couch. Pride is a dicey thing. “Oh, yeah,” I said, looking at him from squinted eyes. “Did you wrestle a bear?” This was the proper response. To a 10-year-old, platitudes like, ‘you’re so grown up,’ or ‘I’m always proud of you’ smack of parental insincerity. You don’t want your kid to think you’re insincere when he’s 16 and tell him, “My ass” when he asks to borrow your car to go to a college kegger. “No,” he said. “Instead of playing video games, I read a book.”
Huh? This is coming from the kid who talks with religious fervor about video games he’s not allowed to play. I might be a bit prudish, but any game with “assassin” in the title might not be appropriate for people who still find “SpongeBob SquarePants” hilarious. “Wow,” I said. “That was really mature.” He looked at me like I’d just spoken a foreign language. “Do you know what mature means?” I asked. “Yeah,” he said. “Rated M for Mature. I can’t play those games.” Video games. Everything with him is about video games. Which is understandable. An estimated 91 percent of American
children play video games, according to research by the Entertainment Software Association. When adults are factored in, that number is 58 percent, or roughly 183 million Americans. Scientists say that’s bad. A joint study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Andrews University and Emory University showed heavy video gamers suffer from depression more often than nongamers, are overweight, withdrawn from society, rely on the Internet for social activities, and report a high incidence of being shoved into lockers. As responsible parents my wife and I limit our children’s screen time to 30 minutes per day, shoo them outside to play, and bought
a video game system that only offers games they don’t enjoy. “But I want to play ‘Halo 3’.” “Sorry, Boy, but our system doesn’t take that game. How about ‘My Pretty Pony Gets Lost,’ or ‘The Soco Gap Dancers: Come Clog With Us’?” We’re great parents. Not that I have anything against video games. When I was a kid I would spend hours at the arcade Donkey Konging myself into a frenzy. With over the counter Valium and socially acceptable drunk driving, parents didn’t pay as much attention to their children back then. Simpler times. “Mature means grown up,” I told the Boy. “Responsible. I am proud of
you.” “So,” he said. “Can I have an Xbox One Limited Edition ‘Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’ Bundle?” I shook my head. “Nope. You’ll poke your eye out with that thing, kid.” Jason Offutt’s latest book, “Across a Corn-Swept Land: An epic beer run through the Upper Midwest,” is available at amazon.com. A native of Missouri, Jason currently teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri State University and has earned many humor writer awards throughout his career. His racy first novel, “A Funeral Story,” is available at amazon.com.
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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 caring for them. Bob also had his own separate office in Toluca Lake which was a small building where he kept all of his manuscripts, all of his jokes and took his private phone. All was carefully categorized in alphabetical order and his writer’s names in the same order. He once said that “the entire writing staff of a top TV sitcom “All in the Family” were all gag writers for me at one time.” “They used to write lots of mother-in-law jokes, lots of sex jokes and I couldn’t use any of them but they were good. I didn’t want my audience to think I was a dirty old man”, he said. Bob dressed conservatively all the time but with the finest suits. He once said, “I have over 200 suits, some were from the Johnny Carson line of clothes with that nice blue color, he would say. My daugh-
Editor continued from page 4 in the future. They don’t seem to think that anyone would want to move here. Their view of Raytown seems to be much different than mine. I moved here and I was not raised in Raytown, although my Mom was, and my Grandpa lived here until he passed away a few years ago. I love Raytown’s proximity to just about everything in the metro area and I see a lot of potential, but it all starts with a Charter.
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ter Linda helped me many times to coordinated the colors because she thinks I’m color blind”. At this time, Bob was thought of as one of the top ten wealthiest men in America, but he never admitted to any of it. His accountant always kept things well hidden from the public eye. He said, “One time a Time Magazine fellow asked me how much I was worth, ‘a half a billion’?” Bob replied to him, “You find it and I’ll split it all with you”. Another well-kept secret was a piece of land Bob purchased in Palm Springs in 1939 which had four bedrooms. It was a get-away, his “little cottage” as he would call it. In 1980, he sold it after his and Dolores’ new home was built up on the hill in the desert in Palm Springs. It was the talk of the town because of its saucer shaped look. Soon after
Frank Sinatra built down the street as did other celebrities. At one point, Bob pointed out that he had six Chrysler cars at one time and all his Texaco gasoline was paid for through sponsorships. Especially his Chrysler Golf Tournament usually held in Palm Springs that for years raised $400,000 to $750,000 annually for the Eisenhower Medical Center. In later years, Buick was his sponsor and as I mentioned last week he drove to my Hollywood Palladium engagement in it alone. The world mourned the loss of Bob Hope in July of 2001 when he passed at the age of 100, and Dolores when she passed at 102 in 2011. Dolores is buried next to her beloved husband at the Bob Hope Memorial Garden in San Fernando Mission in Mission Hills, CA. The public who loved and adored Bob and Dolo-
If the opponents of this Charter really, truly believe Raytown needs a Charter, then they would vote yes. They wouldn’t let these two issues keep Raytown from moving forward. If you really think about it, their problems really aren’t that problematic. If they really think the thresholds for petitions are really too low, then it should be no problem for them to try and get the City Admin residency requirement removed from the Charter in the next city election. Would it take some
work? Of course, but is it worth it? I guess it depends on if they really do want a Charter, or if they are just blowing smoke to appease their constituents. Like I said before, I would have changed some things if I had written the Charter, but this Charter will never be set in stone. It is designed to be changed as needed. I will be voting yes for the Charter and urge everyone else to do the same. Sincerely, Chris Rathbone
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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Annual Lenten Shrimp Boil February 27 - 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/ Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) 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. 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!!! Warm From the Oven March 10, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Join an award-winning culinary team to learn how to make mouth-watering, made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls. This hands-on instructional class will take you through the steps of making the dough, rolling the rolls, and creating a sweet icing from scratch. Each participant will leave with a pan full of doughy goodness to take home and bake. Adults only. Registration is limited; call the branch for details. Creation Stations: Adobe Dreamweaver March 12, 2015 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Discover how to design and build a website with text and graphics as you explore the features and functions in Dreamweaver. This session is part of the Creation Stations initiative, designed to help teen audiences explore movie making, web design, app building, stop-motion animation, game development, and sound and image manipulation -- all with the help of expert guidance and instruction. Talk to your teen librarian for more details and to sign up. Beginning Genealogy with Janice Schultz March 24, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Veteran genealogist and former MGC Branch Manager Janice Schultz will focus on procedures, skills,
and techniques needed for beginning a search of your family genealogy. Charter Public Forum March 24, 2015 @ 6:30pm Raytown City Hall, 10000 E 59th St Charter Commissioners will brief the public about the elements of the charter they collaboratively created. Charter attorney will attend to answer legal questions. Voters will have the opportunity to vote on acceptance of the charter at the upcoming April 7 election. The official Charter document will be mailed to registered voters who have voted since 2007. A copy of the charter document can also be found at RaytownCharter.com. Microsoft Word for Beginners March 31, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Whether you are writing a letter to a loved one or creating a resume, Microsoft Word can get the job done. This introduction will focus on how to create, save, and print a document as well as how to access various document templates available to Word users. Personal laptops and devices are welcome. Adults only. 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 District Board of Education, Administrators and Staff, PTA Representatives and Raytown Patrons.
RRT&SPA Meeting March 10
Raytown Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association will meet on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at Southwood United Church of Christ, 7905 Raytown Road. The supper is a Baked Potato Bar and cost is $9.00. The
program is an introduction of our Foreign Exchange Students and our School Board Candidates. If you want to stay after the meeting to play Bunko, please bring $5.00. Reservations are required by mailing your $9.00 check to
RRT & SPA, Box 16951, Raytown, Mo. 64133 or emailing mathews-myrna@sbcgobal. net by March 6, 2015, to confirm your prior reservation and to pay at the door.
Arts Council 2015 Summer Musical, “Brigadoon”
The Raytown Arts Council announced its 2015 Summer Musical will be “Brigadoon”, based on the book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. The director of the production will be Ms. Patrical McLaughlin. The production is presented in honor of the late Don Forsythe, longtime Raytown Arts Council Board member, gifted artist and photographer, and com-
munity friend of Scottish heritage. Performances will take place on July 17-19, 2015 at the Robert B. Atkin Performing Arts Center at Raytown High School, 6019 Blue Ridge Boulevard. Tickets will go on sale in June 2015. “Brigadoon” is a Scottish fantasy about a town that disappears into the Highland mist and returns for only one day every one hundred
years. Songs of the musical include “Waitin’ for My Dearie”, “I’ll Go Home with Bonnie Jean”, “Come to Me”, “Bend to Me”, “Almost Like Being in Love”, “There But for You Go I”, “The Heather on the Hill” and “My Mother’s Weddin’ Day”. This is a tribute to simplicity, true love and goodness, which is hidden from the ordinary traveler.
Rice-Tremonti Home Spring Soup And Crafts The Rice-Tremonti Home Spring Soup and Crafts will be March 21st and 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 8801 East 66th Street. Plan now to join them for
a wonderful meal of soup, cornbread, homemade pie and a beverage for only $7.00. After eating you can also browse the great selection of craft booths.
All proceeds will be used by the Friends of Rice-Tremonti for the ongoing preservation of the 1844 home.
Southwood UCC Hosting Alternatives To Death Penalty Talk Following worship on March 1, 2015, at 11:45 a.m., Rev. Dr. Cathleen Burnett, Professor Emerita at the University of Missouri Kansas City, will speak and engage in discussion on the controversial issue of the death penalty. The public is invited to attend. Dr. Burnett is a founding member of the KC chapter of Missourians for Alternatives to the Death
Penalty. She has written and spoken widely on the death penalty. The congregation of Southwood United Church of Christ is committed to seeking social justice, and while not every member agrees on all issues of social justice, the congregation seeks to be informed, prayerful, and take individual or possibly congregational action where
there is consensus. The state of Missouri has been executing one person a month, with two exceptions, since January of 2014. Of those executed, there have been questions about mental health, possible innocence, life transformation since conviction and/or questions about inadequate legal representation.
MONTHLY MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-7379955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome. Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends! Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Garden Club Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. Visitors welcome
Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street.
Human Relations Commission Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Parks Board Monthly: Third Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave. http://raytownparks.com
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
Planning & Zoning Commission Monthly: First Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St.
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.
Tree Board Monthly: 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Sept.-May) Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave http://raytowntreeboard.org
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly: Second Tuesday at 7:00 pm Post 4242 Raytown Memorial Post, 6419 Railroad St. (816) 358-8843 CITY MEETING SCHEDULE Board of Alderman Monthly: First and Third Tuesday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http://www.raytown.mo.us Board of Education Monthly: Second Monday at 6:30 pm 6608 Raytown Road http:// RaytownSchools.org Board of Zoning Adjustment Commission Monthly: Second Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Council on Aging Committee Monthly: Third Thursday at 4:15 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St.
Check the City website for scheduling adjustments due to holidays, etc. Many committees, boards and commissions meet on an as needed basis. The meetings of the following Boards and Task Forces are infrequent but will be posted on the City’s Events Calendar when convened. Building Code of Appeals Board of Equalization Community Health Advisory Committee Economic Development Advisory Committee Elected Officials Compensation Committee Industrial Development Authority Property Maintenance Board Raytown Community Foundation (Goes through Truman Heartland) Raytown Safe Routes to Schools Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com
Fire Protection District Monthly: Second and Fourth Tuesday at 9:00 am City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http://www.raytownfire.com
RSHS Class Of 75 Celebrating 40 Years RSHS Class of 75’s 40year class reunion is fast approaching. Alumni need to mark their calendars for
July 17-18, 2015, and email the committee at rshs1975@ gmail.com to get all the pertinent information. Don’t
delay, and be sure to spread the word to other classmates.
The Friendly Club will meet on March 4, 2015, in the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 8812 E. Gregory Blvd.,
at 12:00 pm. The luncheon will be soup or chili, salad, bread and crackers, and dessert. The Underground Rail-
road by Gary Jenkins will be the entertainment. Everyone welcome!
Friendly Club Meets March 4
Obituaries Durward E. Brown Durward E. Brown, 88, of Kansas City, MO entered into his heavenly home surrounded by family February 22, 2015, at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1926, to Holton and Minnie Brown in the small farming community of Bentonville, MO near Warsaw. In May 1949 he married Martha B. Strawn and they were married 45 years until her passing in 1994. To this marriage was born five children, Anna, Robert, Patricia, Brenda, and Catherine. In June 1995 he married Dorothy Phillips. They were married almost 16 years until her passing in 2011. Durward was in the United States Army from 1948 to 1949 stationed at Camp Chaffee in Arkansas and Camp Hood in Killeen, Texas. After his military service he worked for Northeast Tool and Die, Jack Boring Television, Armacost Products, Peterson Manufacturing, and Causco utility vehicles until his retirement. For many years, during both
marriages, he enjoyed camping in his camping trailers, mostly in the Warsaw area that he knew so well. After retirement he also spent considerable time tracing the Brown-Ray family genealogy. He was a member of the Pebble Creek Assembly of God Church, where he had many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Bernice the mother of his five children, his second wife, Dorothy and oldest daughter, Anna Trober. He is survived by son, Bob Brown (Carolyn) of Blue Springs MO, daughters, Kay Trober of Grain Valley, MO, Brenda Hills of Raytown MO, and Cathy Pollard (Larry) of Raytown, 11 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends. Pallbearers will be some of his grandsons: Mike Trober, Mick Brown, Eric Brown, Braden Brown, Travis Hills, and Will Moore. Visitation was held February 25, at Floral Hills. Funeral services were held February
26, at Pebble Creek Assembly of God Church, KCMO, burial followed at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Dorothy Ellen Clark Dorothy Ellen Clark of Lone Jack, MO, died February 22, 2015. Visitation and Services took place February 25, at Lone Jack Baptist Church, burial at Floral Hills East Cemetery. Dorothy was married to Lavern Clark of the home for 65 years. She was a devoted Christian and had worked at Raytown School District for 26 years. She leaves behind four kids and their spouses, Dennis and Karen Clark, Larry and Donna Clark, Brad and Carol Clark, and Bruce and Gayle Eagleburger. She was known as Nana to 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Dorothy had such a great love for all her grandchildren. The love she had for her family is such an inspiration to us and will be for generations to come.
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A Tart, Tasty Way To Snack With about 90 percent of Americans snacking daily, snacks now account for as much as 25 percent of many Americans’ daily calories. Indeed, the snack category is growing, with the biggest gains in better-for-you options that blend taste and nutrition. “The secret to smart snacking is to choose a bite that contains a combo of protein and fiber, a power pair that will help you feel full longer. And of course, you can’t forget about flavor – it has to taste good, too. That’s why tart cherries are such a great pick; they offer great taste coupled with nutrition,” says Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, and the Today show’s nutrition expert. Bauer suggests these simple snack-time strategies: • Don’t get caught in a snack attack. If already hungry, you’re more likely to make choices that are high in calories and low in nutrients. Keep wholesome single-serve snacks on-hand so you’re prepared when hunger strikes. • Go for nutrient-dense
that provide the ruby-red color, distinctive tart taste and potential health benefits. “Dried tart cherries are fantastic on their own, but there’s something magical when you combine this distinctive-tasting fruit with other ingredients, like dark chocolate and nuts,” Bauer said.
Tart Cherry, Dark Chocolate & Cashew Granola Bars
Tart Cherry, Dark Chocolate and Cashew Granola Bars
noshes. The right snacks with the right nutrients can keep hunger in check until your next meal. Dried fruits, like anthocyanin-packed tart cherries, and nuts team up to create a tasty, wholesome snack that will satisfy your appetite. • Take time to taste. Don’t eat while standing at the fridge, watching TV or multi-
tasking. Mindless eating can lead to calorie overload. Grab a snack, sit down, relax and enjoy every bite. Dried tart cherries have emerged as a star ingredient in a range of new snack products. Montmorency tart cherries, the most popular variety grown in the United States, are packed with anthocyanins – natural compounds
Ingredients • 1 cup chopped raw cashews • 1/2 cup chopped raw almonds • 1/2 cup dried tart cherries • 1/2 cup puffed rice cereal • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt • 1 tablespoon whole golden flaxseeds • 1/4 cup brown rice syrup • 1 tablespoon almond butter
Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. 2. Mix all dry ingredients together in bowl. 3. In small bowl, stir together syrup and almond butter until combined and gently fold into nut mixture until completely incorporated. 4. Transfer bar mixture to prepared baking dish. 5. Using extra sheet of parchment paper, press down on mixture to form to pan and ensure there are no spaces in mix. 6. Bake for 15 minutes; allow bars to cool completely in pan on wire drying rack. Place in fridge or freezer for faster cooling. 7. Remove parchment paper with cooled bars from pan and using serrated knife, slice into 10 even bars. Remove parchment paper from bottom of each bar. 8. Wrap each bar individually with plastic wrap to store for snack time. Place wrapped bars in airtight container and store on counter
up to 5 days or in fridge up to 2 weeks. Serves 10 bars Total Time 25 minutes Preparation Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes SOURCE: Cherry Marketing Institute
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Texas Roadhouse Restaurant, A Busy Place By George Michaud The setting is like entering a sports bar. Loud. I was bumping into folks going to and fro, waiters and waitresses scurrying to take orders, deliver food and the sound was overwhelming to the ears of this crowded restaurant and bar. When this place was designed, there was not much thought given to acoustics. I was invited to dinner by a relative of mine to dine at the Blue Springs Texas Roadhouse restaurant on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. There was a 90 minute wait to be seated. We decided to drive to the Liberty Texas Roadhouse which turned into quite a drive from Blue Springs. When we arrived, there was a 50 minute wait. So, we sat down at two empty seats at the busy bar and were fortunate to get two seasoned pros behind the bar by the names of Beth and Katherine.
Obituaries continued from page 6 David Charles Crawford David Charles Crawford, age 70, of Centerview, MO, passed away February 20, 2015, at his home. He was born December 5, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Kenneth E. and Ella Lee (Johnson) Crawford. On December 29, 1962, he was united in marriage to Jeannie Stubbs in Harrisonville, MO. His awesome love of his wife resulted in five daughters, 5 son-in-laws, and 16 grandchildren. This family was his passion and prides all of his life and always remained his priority. Dave was President and Co-owner of Crawford Mechanical Contractors, Inc. in Lee’s Summit, MO, which he started along with his two brothers, Ken and Rixie, in 1979. He and his wife, Jeannie, moved to Centerview, MO, from Raytown, MO in 1971, and they resided on 300 acres that they still call home. His favorite past time was his ranch and the horses that he raised. He and his family rodeo and presently are in the race horse business. For anyone that knew Dave, your life was somehow enriched. He worked hard for every single dime that he had, yet he never believed that he deserved credit for any of it. He thanked God each and every day for the blessings in his life. Those of us who knew and loved him will be forever changed by the impact he made on our lives. He will be greatly missed, but we rejoice in the knowledge that we will once again be reunited with him in heaven. Dave carried a reminder in his billfold that simply read “One is not old until regret replaces dreams.” Dave lived his life with no regrets. He loved his Lord, his family, and his horses with all his heart and he worked with a passion that most peo-
Beth and Katherine of Texas Roadhouse Both Katherine and Beth hail from Liberty and have been working at this location for several years. Their service working as a team is superb. Beth kept busy every minute taking care of the server’s drink orders. Katherine took care of the rest of the bar with drinks and food orders without a hitch. My friend ordered the 16 oz. Kansas City Strip steak and I tasted it. It was top quality beef and tender enough to cut with the fork. A huge steak at least 1 ¼” thick
cooked to perfection. Their home made mashed potatoes were the real thing and tasted really good. I ordered the baby back ribs. They reminded me of the ribs I had at a place called “Baby Blues” in Los Angeles on Lincoln Blvd. that are by far the best ribs in all of L.A. Texas Roadhouse’s full rack of ribs cannot be finished in one sitting. The flavoring has a taste that reminds me of being cooked over applewood or hickory. I didn’t ask. Nevertheless, the ribs were quite
ple don’t understand. He will forever be remembered by those of us that were blessed enough to call him husband, dad, Papa, or friend! David is survived by his wife of 52 years Jeannie Crawford, five daughters, Connie D. Morris and husband Todd, Carrie L. Hutcherson and husband Dennis, and Cammie S. Plymell and husband Clark, and Crissie J. Webb and husband Brandon, all of Centerview, MO, and Candie L. Howard and husband Matt of Knob Noster, MO, two brothers, Kenneth Crawford, Jr. and wife Cathy and Rixie Crawford and wife Ellie, all of Oak Grove, MO, 16 grandchildren, Skyler David Morris, Bailey Sue Appleton and husband Chad, Dalton Wade Hutcherson, Whitney Jean Hutcherson, Carlee Denise Hutcherson, Kennedy Marie Dick, Preston Dick, Kameron Jean Dick, Crawford Robert Plymell, Mikaela Lyn Howard, Chance Matthew Howard, Trinity Grace Howard, Ella May Howard, Jaeden Elisabeth Webb, Gaige Maxwell Webb and Ryker Corban Webb. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services and Visitation were held February 26at the First Baptist Church of Centerview, MO, with Pastor Jim Lee officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Erisman, Phil Harris, Coy Butner, Ken Crawford, Rixie Crawford, Jim Leath, John Leath, Kip Crawford, Chris Turner and Mark Hobbs.
survived by his wife, Martha, of the home; three daughters, Shawnecy Elaine Gallup (Roger), Raytown, MO, Cynthia Ellen Ward, (John), Lee’s Summit, MO, and Karyn Sue Beth, (Lloyd, III), Gravois Mills, MO; seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Luther “Shelby” Cross Luther “Shelby” Cross, 78, Harrisonville, MO, died February 19, 2015. Visitation took place February 25 at Faith Baptist Church, Harrisonville and Inurnment at Orient Cemetery. Shelby worked as a product manager for Hallmark, Inc. in Kansas City, MO for 37 years before retiring in 1989. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He is
Barbara Jean Davenport Barbara Jean Davenport, 83, Raytown, MO passed away February 18, 2015. Funeral Services and Visitation took place on February 20 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, KCMO. Interment followed at Green Lawn Cemetery. Barbara was born February 23, 1931 to Walter and Anna Mae (McFee) Holt in Dekalb County, MO. She was a homemaker. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George W. Davenport; children, Sherri Davenport and Jackie Christopherson; 2 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include her children, Randy Davenport (Elizabeth), Rusty Davenport (Melissa); grandchildren, Kylie Vannaman (Kipp), Joshua and Sarah Davenport; great grandson, Olli Vannaman; brother, Virgil Holt (Lillie) and sister, June Gibbs (Barry). Donald R. Forsythe Donald R. Forsythe, 82, Raytown, MO passed away February 21, 2015. Services will be 2 pm, Saturday, February 28 at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052; interment at Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 9349 E. 65th St, Raytown, MO 64133 or Gideon International, P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214. Don was born Oct. 27, 1932 in Enid, OK. He was a U.S. Army veteran who earned a B.S. in Music Edu-
good as to the flavor. I didn’t complain but did leave a few chunks on my plate. Astute Katherine noticed that I had chewed for quite some time and offered another order of ribs to take home, which I accepted. To my surprise, they truly were falling off the bone and tender. I still have to maintain that Ruby Tuesday’s ribs on Noland Road and 40 Highway are still my favorite ribs around town. My Roadhouse baked potato with butter and bacon bits was good but I’ve had better and larger servings of same. The potato was quite small and by the time you dig out the potato without the skin there’s but a few bites. A specialty of the house with all meals comes their home made rolls with their very own soft butter flavored with honey and cinnamon. They are terrific. It’s easy to fill up on those before your meal especially if they are
served hot. We both tried their Caesar salad as a side and as is typical of most chain restaurants, it was the same old package ingredients and not the real Caesar salad. Houlihan’s in Lee’s Summit had the best Caesar salad I’ve had in this area, with the exception of the Muehlebach Hotel, which is now closed. The kitchen was a mess but not a dirty mess, just a mess from being so busy and everyone back there was working every second to keep up with the business. This is one very, very busy restaurant. Seemed well organized and the silverware came out clean and shiny without the spots. The restrooms were well kept and clean. Texas Roadhouse restaurant is certainly not the place to go for a quiet romantic evening meal with your loved one. I would go to Salvatore’s for that on 40
Highway for an Italian dinner worthy of royalty. However, if you’re one of those folks, (and obviously there are many by the crowds) who love the sports events, loud and noisy background, lots of action, lots of drinking going on and fast pace, then this eatery is for you. This Texas Roadhouse is located at 168 N. Stewart Court, Liberty, MO 64068. The phone number is 816.781.9899. Their ads suggest calling ahead and letting them know that you are coming. I really don’t know what that means. Reservations at the door didn’t seem to matter much and no one was taking names until there was a waiting line. Then they give you one of those star-trek beepers/vibrators to alarm you when your table is ready. George Michaud has written reviews for many publications, mainly on the West Coast for theater, live music and was a restaurant critic.
cation from UMKC following his discharge from the service. He worked for the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture for thirty-eight years before his retirement in 1990. He was a multi-talented person who was a tenor soloist, graphic artist, award-winning photographer and a pianist who had composed hundreds of songs. He was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church since 1961 and had served as the church Treasurer and member of the Vestry for many years. He was a member of the Raytown Arts Council and the Gideons. Don is survived by his wife, a daughter, a son, a brother and four grandchildren.
Dale’s win came with an offer he could not refuse. This win comes with many perks, including a reunion with family and friends he has not seen in a long time, and takes him to a grand place where he can race with the Winged Express. Music, laughter, and love are guaranteed. Dale was loved for many reasons but mostly for making others laugh. The audience he leaves behind is his wife Kathy, son Cale, daughter-inlaw Amber, daughter Katie, and beloved cat and companion Samson. Sister Sheila, brother-in-law Alvin Flatebo, nephew Dan, and niece Lisa. We want to let you know that he was a great man and wish him a safe race in his new season. We will remember his smile, his laughter, his passion for music, and his love and dedication to his friends and family. He was a wonderful man who had great stories, great taste in music, and always ready with a joke. Dale never let his illness hold him back and kept his independence (or stubbornness, depending on who you ask) until the very end. Dale made a difference in the lives of many and asked that memorial contributions be made to Wayside Waifs or a charity of your choice. Honoring Dale’s request for no service, please take the time to do something that makes you laugh.
February 21, at the Raintree Lake Clubhouse, Lee’s Summit, MO. Per Chris’ wishes a celebration of life followed after the Memorial Service.
Katherine F. “Sissie” Manfredi-Kingman Katherine F. “Sissie” Manfredi-Kingman, 77, passed away, February 20, 2015 at Vitas Hospice. Visitation and Memorial Services were held February 24 at the Park Lawn Chapel. Katherine was born February 24, 1937 in Kansas City, MO to Linwood and Willie W. (Haynes) Lathrop. She was a self-employed beautician. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard Kingman, grandson Joseph Manfredi, and the father of her children, Frank Manfredi. Survivors include her son Chris Manfredi (Donna), Independence MO, daughter Dana Ciarletta (Jon), Hurst, TX, step-son and his family, Keith Kingman (Ann), Liberty MO, brother Warren “Buddy” Lathrop (Gay), Raytown MO, grandson Jeramy Manfredi, and two great-grandchildren, Anthony and Isabella Manfredi. Dale Wayne Licklider Dale Wayne Licklider, with the checkered flag waving, crossed the finish line for the race of life on February 14, 2015. Dale ran an amazing race throughout his life as a beloved husband and father.
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 Christopher and Betty Lynn Meyer; he was raised in Horton, KS and graduated from Horton High School in 1968. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rebecca Meyer, his four children, nine grandchildren, one great grandson, one sister, and one aunt. A Memorial Service was held
Sandy Scalf Sandy Scalf, 52, a lifelong area resident of Independence, MO passed away February 20, 2015, at home. Funeral services took place on February 24, at Meyers Funeral Chapel Blue Springs, Burial at Perdee Cemetery. Visitation was held February 23 at the chapel. Sandy was born January 23, 1963, in Independence to Joseph and Blanche (Baker) Scalf who preceded her in death. She was the owner of Sandy’s Restaurant in Blue Springs. She was Baptist by faith and enjoyed adopting families for Christmas, going to the lake, fishing, playing slot machines and volunteer catering. Survivors include her daughter, Erika Brackenbury of Blue Springs; brother, James Scalf (Dianna) of Lone Jack, MO; nephew, Jacob Scalf of Raytown, MO; nieces, Megan Scalf of Lone Jack, and Stasi Ellis of North Kansas City, MO. Ramona I. Waldram Ramona I. Waldram, 85, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away February 23, 2015. Funeral to be held 12PM Saturday February 28 at Floral Hills Funeral Home, with visitation Friday February 27, 6-8PM. Burial to follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll and Nyta Baker, her husband of 39 years, John B. Waldram, her oldest son, Clark C. Waldram, as well as her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Karen Waldram; children Ward (Dianna) Waldram, Laura (Marke) Lane, William (Kim) Waldram; 17 grandchildren
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YMCA Has A New Owner
Chris Payne of Monopoly Investments has done it again. The real estate developer who restored a number of Raytown properties, like the Raytown Plaza and the former HyVee, has recently purchased the former YMCA building at 10301 E State Route 350 which has been closed since April 2013. The contract also includes the purchase of the former Independence YMCA building at 14001 E 32nd St S. It’s highly expected that many in the community, young and old, will want to kiss the feet of Payne for making this latest purchase.
Obituaries continued from page 7 and 14 great- grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. She served her community over 20 years by volunteering at many places, including Kansas City Hospice, Shepherd Center, REAP, and Raytown Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to K.C. Hospice or Raytown Christian Church. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. John A. Witter John A. Witter, 93, formerly of Raytown, MO, passed away February 23, 2015, at Brighton Gardens. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27; at Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. John was born in Drexel, MO on January 2, 1922, the son of Edgar and Ruby Witter. After graduating from high school, he began work-
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traveling. He was known for his sense of humor and was always on-the-go. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Ellis and J.E. and sister Evelyn Polter. Survivors include many nieces, nephews and close friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675 or to the Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, 1500 Meadow Lake Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114.
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