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First Baptist Raytown Welcomes First African American Pastor In 172-year History With a 172-year history, most of First Baptist Raytown’s firsts happened long ago, but this month, they are celebrating a very important first in their history – their first African American pastor. Kansas City native Ron Haley joined the

FBR staff in early February as the new Discipleship and Groups Pastor, filling a position that has been vacant for three years.

The mega church that now sits on 350 Highway started out with 16 members meeting in a home in December 1842. Over the following 172 years, the church saw growth and change for the better with each first they experienced. Their first church building brought so much growth that within 12 years, they had to build a larger worship center to hold all of their members.

Over the next 100 years, the church grew exponentially. In the mid-2000s, the mega church saw church membership drop as it endured some struggles. After a yearlong search for a new senior pastor, the church called Dr. Brandon Park

to lead First Baptist Raytown beginning in September 2012.

Park’s youth and energy brought a fresh perspective to FBR, focusing on being a strong multi-generational and multi-ethnic church family. Over 35% of the Raytown community is made up of African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and American Indians. Park desired for FBR to be a reflection of those demographics, making the church a true picture of the community in which it is located.

Within just a year, great things happened at FBR. Over 1,000 new people visited the church for the first time, many of those individuals joining the membership, resulting in First Baptist Raytown being named one of Outreach Magazine’s 100 Fastest-Growing Churches in

America in 2013.

After a year of re-visioning, rebranding, and much prayer, the church began a nation-wide search to fill the Discipleship and Groups Pastor role. The yearlong search ended not with bringing someone into the position from across the country, but by filling it with another Kansas City area pastor who had become friends with Park months earlier.

As Discipleship and Groups Pastor, Haley oversees all of FBR’s small groups, as well as serves on the church’s leadership team and helps preach on Wednesdays and Sundays in Park’s stead. Haley also leads a team pastors and directors that are responsible for children from the cradle through college, missions both internationally and

locally, and the Care Ministry, which offers Christian counseling services.

In just a few short weeks, Haley has already observed something very important about FBR regarding diversity: “Not only will FBR accept you, they will love you.”

Ron Haley became a part of history at First Baptist Raytown on Sunday, March 1, 2015, when for the first time, he preached an important message on why we are better together.

First Baptist Raytown has three Sunday services: 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m. and is located at 10500 E 350 Highway, Raytown, Mo. 64138. Find out more by visiting www.firstbaptistraytown.com.

Charter Commission Hosts First Town Hall Meeting

Steve Guenther, chair of the Charter Commission, opened the public forum on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, presenting a copy of the 35page Charter document that has been mailed out to registered voters who participated in elections since 2007.

Approximately 47 to 48 meetings convened with 95% attendance and countless hours have been spent by the elected commissioners researching volumes of material and debating issues. Those who were present to field questions from the public, in addition to Guenther, were Ted Bowman, Sandy Hartwell, Mark Moore, Lisa Emerson, Mary Jane Van Buskirk, Janet Emerson and Greg Walters. Alderman Jason Green, a track coach, could not attend because of a meet. Mike McDonough and Susan Dolan were ill. Alderman Charlotte Melson chose to sit in the audience and Alderman Jim Aziere did not attend. Charter attorney, Allen Gardner, could not make it because he was in Jeff City but will be available for the next public forum on March 24, 2015.

Guenther explained to the audience that the Charter document is a living document just like the Missouri Constitution. The document includes a Question & Answer section where Gardner addresses some of the questions that have already been asked by citizens.

“More than once, Allen told the commission that he was pleased with our excellent draft. There were some legal issues to address but he plans to recommend our balance of power objectives to other charter

commissions,” Guenther said. “Every section got at least 66% approval but most of the sections received unanimous approval.”

Guenther reported that the charter commission was allotted $16,000

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“Consequently, the Wal-Mart on State Route 350 did not bring the development we had hoped for. But if not for our foresight and transparency, we would not be where we are today,” he claimed.

While his first term wrapped up projects that began during the previous administration, Bower proudly spoke of the Aldi’s, Jimmy John, Chipotle and Gamestop development. He reported that Raytown had attracted 80 new businesses while in office but gave plenty of credit to real estate developer, Chris Payne, who bought up a number of blighted properties in Raytown that he turned into promising ventures, from the Raytown Plaza to the Ex-

Upcoming Charter Forums March 13 at 1:00 pm at Jessica Estates II, 11801 E 80th Drive March 24 at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 10000 East 59th Street by the city and had spent only $5400 primarily for legal counsel, leaving a balance of over $10,000 for distributing the document. Direct Response Services of Raytown was awarded the bid of $4700 for printing 3200 copies and mailing them for 41 cents apiece, making the total cost per piece only $1.88.

One member of the audience wanted to know the benefits of the charter. Guenther explained that there were a number of benefits which will be listed in a 4-page brochure that summarizes the charter highlights for those who don’t want to read the entire document. First and foremost, a charter will elevate Raytown in the business community and City Hall will no longer be constrained by Missouri Statute governing a Fourth Class City. For exam-

Steve Guenther introduces the Charter document while commissioners get ready for questions. L to R Greg Walters, Ted Bowman, Lisa Emerson, Mark Moore, Mary Jane Van Buskirk and Sandy Hartell ple, Missouri statue puts a limit on fines. Our municipal judge’s cannot give fines over $500 so the next step for repeat offenders of petty crimes may have to be jail time.

Another benefit of the charter is that citizens will have a voice in government with the power of initiative, referendum or recall that is neither to hard or too easy to achieve. Some folks in the audience questioned the established thresholds of the charter but those who work campaigns remarked that the numbers are hard to achieve but not impossible.

Two members of the audience questioned the need for the City Admin’s residency requirement. They believed that qualifications were most important. “I don’t care if he lives in China.”

Guenther replied, “We looked at 39 charters and of those 37 had residency requirements. About a third of those charters did not allow a waiver of the requirement, another third allowed a waiver and another third

allowed for an extension of time to comply with the requirement. We asked why they required residency.

The response was that they believed the position was as important as any elected official who must have residency. We currently have an ordinance requiring the city administrator to reside in Raytown.”

Ted Bowman added, “The Board of Alderman have always had the power to change the residency requirement but chose not to. Having a charter would give you, and those who believe as you do, the power to remove the residency requirement, subject to a ballot vote.”

Another member of the audience voiced concern over whether the City Administrator’s employment would be affected by the charter because he does not reside in Raytown.

“We deliberately wrote into the charter that all contracts entered into by the City, whether construction or employment, should remain in place. Our intent was never to target

the City Admin’s employment contract so the charter states that all contracts shall remain in full force and effect,” explained Guenther.

“Will your attorney put that it in writing that the employment contract will not be subject to attack?” came a retort from the audience.

Guenther replied that no lawyer is going to put in writing that a contract can’t be legally challenged because some good attorney may finds an angle to make a case.”

The next Public Forum is schedule for March 24, 2015, at 7:00 p.m.

The Charter Commissioners announced that they will make themselves available to discuss the charter with residents of multi-tenant complexes who may have difficulty getting to the public forum at City Hall.

Calls have been to the management of Elliott Place, Bowen Apartments, and Jessica Estates. As of this date, Jessica Estates II, 11801 E 80th Drive, has scheduled a public forum for its residents on March 13 at 1:00 p.m.

Bower Makes Last State Of The City Address

On Wednesday, February 25, 2015, Mayor David Bower made his last State of the City address at the First Baptist Raytown. He chose not to run in the upcoming municipal election on April 7. He spoke to a full house that included regional mayors, county legislators, civic leaders, friends and family, all of whom he thanked for their support and inspiration to him. The Powerpoint presentation surprisingly did not match the caliber of past years yet it helped the Mayor highlight his eight years in office that he said began with the DOW dropping 680 points and the mortgage crisis.

treme Grand Prix that went into the old Hy-Vee on Blue Ridge Boulevard.

Bower announced that Payne acquired the property of the old YMCA building on 350 from the owners who “had once thumbed their noses at us but let them build downtown.”

He reported that the city launched a new website on February 6 this year that was not fully operational but would offer the flexibility of doing city business outside of city hours and that Board of Alderman and Planning & Zoning meetings would finally be live streamed like the rest of the cities in the metro area.

Bower said he joined a task force that would stop the waste of money spent fighting the border war between Kansas and Missouri and looked forward to his being part of KC Rising, an initiative to help the Kansas City area realize its full economic potential. He ended his speech with “thank you for the last eight years”.

President of the Raytown Chamber, Vicki Turnbow, came to the podium to present Mayor Bower with a hard bound scrapbook commemorating events during his eight years in office. The house gave him a standing ovation at that. For many, this was truly an emotional moment for various reasons.

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Rising Rental Rates: Good Or Bad?

By Jeff Pinkerton KCEconomy.com There was an interesting article in Forbes the other day.

Using data from Zillow, the magazine listed the metros with the greatest increases in housing rental rates. The top of the list was populated by metros you’d expect to see: San Francisco, San Jose, Denver, Austin and Portland, for example. But, there was one somewhat surprising, and very familiar metro coming in fourth on the list. Our very own Kansas City saw a yearover-year increase in rental rates of 8.5 percent. Only San Francisco, San Jose and Denver were higher.

So what exactly can we make of this?

Obviously there is incredibly high demand for housing in some of these fast-growing metros. That demand usu-

ally leads to higher rental rates. The Kansas City metro grows at a more modest rate, and our housing costs have

historically been relatively low. These factors have not changed.

So what is behind our ris-

The Building-Level Teachers Of The Year Announcement

The Raytown School District is proud to announce building-level Teachers of the Year for the 2015-2016 school year. The selected teachers were chosen by their peers and have the opportunity to interview for Raytown School District Teacher of the Year. The winner will be announced at the annual breakfast held on Friday, March 27 where each teacher will be recognized by their principal, peers, and District

administration.

Building representatives are as follows: Tina Loman, Blue Ridge Elementary; Michelle Gowans, Eastwood Hills Elementary; Kimberlee Nelson, Fleetridge Elementary; Rachel Hufferd, Laurel Hills Elementary; Angelique Hanning, Little Blue Elementary; Peggy Caton, New Trails Early Learning Center; Kelly Schoolcraft, Norfleet Elementary; Marie Tracy, Northwood School; Geno

Ostermeier, Raytown Central Middle School; Blaine Lewis, Raytown High School; Jeri Ricciardi, Raytown Middle School; Brent Martin, Raytown South High School; Heather Reardon, Raytown South Middle School; Hilary Roark, Robinson Elementary; Cecilia Lopez, Southwood Elementary; Candance Lindley, Spring Valley Elementary; and Clarica Tulli, Westridge Elementary.

ing rents? It is likely a supply issue. The chart below shows multi-family housing permits issued in the metro by year. After peaking in the early 2000s, multi-family housing cooled rapidly and finally bottomed out in 2010.

Even as the economy slowed, Kansas City continued to see population growth, and now we are seeing a spike in multi-family permits as builders look to meet pentup demand. Housing takes a while to build and until construction can meet the demand, we will see upward pressure on rents.

We also see more and more people interested in urban-style housing in denser settings (which is more likely to be rental). This trend has also contributed to the increase in rents, both here and nationwide.

So is it all good news?

Kansas City remains an affordable metro, but rising rental rates could cause strain for some, especially those on fixed incomes. If rates surge for an extended period of time, we could face housing affordability problems similar to what other metros are facing.

Rising rents generally in-

dicate a healthy metro economy. As Kansas City’s economy is starting to gain some traction, we should not be too surprised to see rates increasing. We might not often rank at the top of lists with the San Francisco’s and San Jose’s of the world, but we can look at our current status as a sign that our future looks bright.

Raytown Mayoral Candidate Forum And Alderman Candidates Meet & Greet The Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce will cosponsor with the League of Women Voters of Kansas City/Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties, a Mayoral Candidate Forum and a Raytown Alderman Candidate Meet and Greet.

The Forum and Meet and Greet will be held at Raytown City Hall in the Council Chambers on March 31, 2015 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

The Mayoral Candidate

Forum will be first on the agenda running from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Each Mayoral Candidate will answer questions submitted in writing from the audience and will also give a closing statement In the Meet and Greet, each alderman candidate will have five minutes to introduce him or herself and then answer this question: What would you like to achieve in a 4 year term as an Alderman for the City of Raytown?

Candidates will be called up by ward and placement on the ballot. Following the presentations, the audience is invited to meet the candidates individually.

The forum is free and open to the public. We encourage you to attend and take this opportunity to become an educated voter.

Questions? Contact Vicki Turnbow, Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce at 816-353-8500.

City Reconsiders Advertising Policy

By Mallory Ragon At the March 3, 2014 meeting, the board of aldermen is considering an updated advertising policy for the Raytown city newsletter. Due to the success of the newsletter, the city plans to publish it on

a quarterly basis, though the cost is prohibitive. Because the city cannot accept money for advertising, staff looked to other cities for their policies and proposed an ordinance to the board.

But rather than voting to approve or deny the policy,

the board chose to table the decision until their next meeting. They requested that Joe Willerth, city attorney, further investigate any federal laws regarding possible religious advertising in the city publication.

The proposed policy al-

lows for any organization to buy space in the newsletter for advertising events, though preference would be given to city-sponsored listings. There is a stipulation restricting political or religious messages, which sparked a discussion of the

separation between church and state among the aldermen. Alderman Bill Van Buskirk expressed concern that churches would be allowed to advertise a community event, such as a food drive or a carnival, but not their service times.

Aldermen Jim Aziere, Pat Ertz, Josh Greene and Charlotte Melson voted against the motion to table the discussion until March 17. Alderman Michael Lightfoot was absent from the March 3 meeting.

Neighborhood Revitalization Updates

By Mallory Ragon John Benson, director of development and public affairs, gave an updated presentation on neighborhood revitalization to the board of aldermen this week. The

focus was on demographics, rather than physical characteristics of neighborhoods, as in past presentations.

Explaining the motivation, Benson told the board, “Demographics shape the human side of our neighborhoods,

which affects the physical side of our neighborhoods.”

Citing census data and demographic statistics at the city, county, state and national levels, Benson said that two of the biggest population factors are the baby boomers

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continuing to retire and millennials entering the housing market. Where in the past the population could be illustrated in a pyramid shape, with a wide base of younger people and a narrow base of older, by 2030 the population will look more like a tower, with a near-equal number of older adults as younger.

Benson said that the interesting thing is that both baby boomers and millennials are looking for essen-

tially the same thing in their neighborhoods: affordable, maintenance-free housing; walkability to shops, entertainment and work; mixed use development; and plenty of opportunities for connection and involvement.

Building on a city task force in 2014, the city will be hosting a few briefing and brainstorming sessions in the coming months to look at areas of opportunity. Relevant city and community organi-

zations and other stakeholders will be invited to create a community discussion on the subjects of public spaces, transportation, housing and commercial development, and social inclusion. A work session is planned for July to share the findings with the board of aldermen and consider next steps.

The board was very receptive to the presentation and eager to see what comes out of the next few months.

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Are You Following A “Tax-smart” Investment Strategy?

Submitted by George Koepp We’re getting closer to April 15: Tax Filing Day. And while there may not be much you can do to change your results for the 2014 tax year, you can certainly look closely at your tax returns to find areas you might be able to improve next year — and one such area is your investment portfolio.

Of course, you may also find opportunities in other places, too. Could you have taken more deductions?

Could you have moved some of your debts into a tax-deductible loan, such as a home equity loan or line of credit?

By Phillip Hanson THCF

You’ll want to consult with your tax advisor to determine areas of potential savings.

However, you may be able to brighten your tax picture by making some “taxsmart” investment moves, such as the following: • Resist the urge to trade frequently. It can be costly to constantly buy and sell investments. In addition to the commissions you may incur, and the possibility that such excessive trading can impede a consistent investment strategy, you could rack up a sizable tax bill. If you sell an asset that you’ve held for a year or less, any profit you earn is considered a short-term capi-

Let me start with positive news from Washington and an update to my last column regarding the 114th Congress and potential tax law changes. The U.S. House of Representatives on February 12, 2015, passed the America Gives More Act of 2015 which if approved by the Senate and signed by the President would make permanent the Charitable IRA Rollover. As I have mentioned before, unfortunately the last Congress did not make permanent the Charitable IRA Rollover and it was only extended for 2014 with less than two weeks left in the year. This on again off again policymaking leads only to confusion for chari-

tably minded people who care deeply about their community so let’s hope the U.S. Senate and President also act on this important legislation.

On the local level, we are beginning our Annual Community Grants process. The Truman Heartland Community Foundation (THCF) Board of Directors has the awesome responsibility to make grants each year from endowment funds established by numerous donors over the years. This year approximately $281,000 will be made in grants to nonprofits serving our Eastern Jackson County Community. Grant seekers must submit an initial Letter of Interest by Thursday, April 2, 2015. More information can be found our website at www.thcf.org.

Raytown Chief of Police Jim Lynch has announced many successful events and achievements accomplished by the Raytown Police Department, and Department members, over the course of 2014. During the year 2014, the Raytown Police Department continued in its efforts to enhance its service to the residents of Raytown.

Events, programs, and initiatives were held to enhance communication and cooperation with our residents.

Early in 2014, Sergeant Michelle Rogers, with 25 years of law enforcement experience, was promoted to the rank of Captain, making her the first woman to be promoted to the rank of Captain in the Department’s history.

The Raytown Police activated the H.E.A.R. Program in March of 2014, in response to the extremely cold temperature.

H.E.A.R. is the Health Emergency Assistance Registry, with the purpose of providing assistance to at-risk residents, who are registered in the program, during times of weather emergencies (including extreme temperatures, hot or cold, and storms.) The service is free to qualifying Raytown residents, which could include the disabled, elderly and frail, or those relying on a health device powered by electricity.

On the night of April 11, 2014, the Raytown Police Department hosted a virtual ride along, or “tweet-along,” on its Twitter account, @ RaytownPD. Viewers “patrolled” with one of Raytown Police’s “Night Squads.”

Tweet-alongs offer an opportunity for everyone to get a glimpse into police work but do not want to actually ride with an officer.

Twice in 2014, the Police Department hosted Drug Take Back Days, which helped prevent pill abuse and theft by collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for proper disposal.

In April 2014, the Raytown Police Department gave a free presentation about Financial Scams and Fraud at the Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library. The presentation, given by Cpl. Mike Boessen, a former financial crimes investigator, helped attendees recognize and understand financial scams, how they work, and what people should do if they believe that they have been the victim of a financial scam.

On May 23, 2014, Raytown Police Officers participated

in the 2014 Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics. The 7.20 mile route began at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 50, 10032 E. 63rd Street, Raytown, and ended at the Kansas City Police Department South Patrol Campus, 9701 Marion Park Drive in Kansas City. Over the last 30 years, Missouri Law Enforcement agencies have participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), which supports Special Olympics Missouri.

In June 3, 2014, twenty people graduated from the Raytown Community Emergency Response Team training, and joined others to form a CERT Team in Raytown.

The CERT Program teaches volunteer citizens disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact the area in which they live. The training includes basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

The Raytown Police Department hosted a National Night Out event in the summer of 2014 at Kenagy Park.

The event generated support for, and participation in, crime prevention and awareness within the community, as well as strengthened neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. The event allow the public to get an up-close and personal look at Police Cars, Fire Trucks, Ambulances, and Public Works trucks and even apply for employment at the Police Department.

Raytown Police Sergeant Gilbert Anderson completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Crisis Negotiation Course, held at the FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia, on September 19, 2014. The two week, intensive, course, which included hostage, kidnapping, barricade and suicide situations, was presented by the FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit. Sgt. Anderson was one of only two domestic officers invited to attend the specialized training, along with international officers and FBI Agents.

Raytown Police Sergeant Michael McDonough of Raytown (now retired) was the recipient of a 2014 Truman Heartland Community Foundation Outstanding Citizen Award at the Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Toast To Our Towns Gala on September 6, 2014, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Outstanding Citizen Award honored area citizens in our communities who, thanks to

tal gain, which is taxed at the same rate as your ordinary income. So, for example, if you bought Investment ABC for $1,000 on January 5, 2014, and you sold it for $1,250 on Dec. 31, 2014, you’d be taxed on your $250 gain. If you are in the 28% tax bracket, you’d owe $70 in taxes. But if you had waited until January 6, 2015, and you sold your investment for the same $250 gain, you’d pay the more favorable long-term capital gains tax rate of 15%, which translates into $37.50 in taxes — just over half of what you’d owe at the short-term rate. If you habitually sold investments after owning them less than a year, the

taxes could really add up — so try to be a “buy-and-hold” investor.

• Increase your 401(k) contributions. If you aren’t already participating in your 401(k) or similar plan, start now. And if you are contributing, boost your contributions whenever your salary goes up. You typically put “pretax” dollars in your 401(k), so the more you add, the lower your annual taxable income. Plus, your earnings can grow tax deferred.

• “Max out” on your IRA. Depending on your income level, you may be able to deduct some, or all, of your contributions to your traditional IRA — and these de-

It’s All About Trust

ductible contributions can lower your taxable income.

Plus, your investment can grow tax deferred. (Keep in mind, though, that taxes will be due upon withdrawal, and any withdrawals made before you reach 59½ are subject to a 10% IRS penalty.)

If you contribute to a Roth IRA, your contributions are never deductible and won’t lower your taxable income, but your earnings are distributed tax free, provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you are older than 59½. In 2015, you can contribute $5,500 to your IRA, plus an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution if you are 50 or older— and

it’s almost always a good idea to “max out” your contributions each year.

By following a buy-andhold investment strategy and using those tax-advantaged accounts available to you, you may be able to help yourself — at tax time and beyond.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

Please help us spread the word about this opportunity to local nonprofits.

Awarding these grants is a tremendous responsibility and I refer to it also as an awesome responsibility because of the nature of many of the gifts that make these grants possible. Its awe inspiring to have the trust of donors that we will take great care of their gift of a lifetime made through an estate plan. I’d like to share with you some information about one type of planned gift that has been used to create some of our grant making funds.

There are many types of trusts utilized for estate planning purposes. Many people will have a Living Trust that owns all of their assets in order to avoid probate and or-

ganize their estate planning.

A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is a much different type of trust for individuals who care about charities but also have the need for income for themselves or other family members. The trust will generate annual income for the beneficiary of the trust for his/her lifetime.

At the beneficiary’s death the remainder is available for the charity specified. Beneficiaries receiving the income from the trust could be the donor and donor spouse, children of donor, or any other designated person.

A CRT can be a great retirement planning tool for a charitably minded business owner making plans to retire. For example, some or all of the shares of a busi-

ness could be donated to the Community Foundation to create a CRT that would then generate annual income for the donor and spouse for their lifetime. After the last beneficiary dies the remainder could create a new grant making fund for our community that could be tailored to their particular charitable interests. The Community Foundation upon receiving the shares of the business, would be looking for a buyer for the shares of the business, and convert them to marketable securities to generate annual income for the donor. In addition to receiving the annual income from the CRT the donor would also avoid capital gains taxes that would have resulted from the sale of the shares of the busi-

ness and receive a charitable deduction for the portion of the gift determined to be the charitable portion (the estimated remainder that will go to charity). Appreciated real estate is another common asset used for establishing a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT).

We encourage charitably minded people to consider planned gifts like a CRT that can be mutually beneficial, and to inform their attorney or financial planning professional about their charitable interests. We would be pleased at Truman Heartland Community Foundation to speak with you about this and other charitable giving tools.

their service and charitable support, have made significant contributions to the places where we live and work.

Raytown Police Sergeant Michael McDonough (retired) and Detective Shawn Didde were recognized in November of 2014 at the 8th annual “Heroes for Heartland” Law Enforcement banquet hosted by the Heartland Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, MADD. Det. Didde was recognized for his Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) enforcement work in 2013. While serving in the Uniformed Patrol Division in 2013, as a Patrol Officer, he made over 30 DWI arrests, making the roadways safer for the citizens of Raytown. Sgt. McDonough was recognized for his DWI enforcement work during his 39-year long career serving as a Sergeant of the Traffic Unit, and coordinating various traffic-safety initiatives, including sobriety checkpoints, hazardous and aggressive driving grants, and trafficrelated training for his fellow officers.

The Raytown Police Department launched its new website, RaytownPolice.org, in November of 2014. The new website is used to enhance communication, and create partnerships with the citizens and businesses of Raytown. The website provides information for police and public partnering opportunities, including Citizen Police Academies and Com-

munity Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and available career and volunteer openings. The website was conceived by a small group of Department members from different divisions and units of the Department that had a vision for pro-

viding a quick and easy exchange of important information with Raytown citizens.

The group saved Raytown taxpayers money by developing and building the website themselves.

The Raytown Police Department is committed to

providing and maintaining a safe community by developing strong community partnerships and serving with professionalism, trust, and integrity, in 2015 and beyond.

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I would like to extend a hearty congratulations to all the people that had the vision and latitude to initiate the Raytown Youth Basketball League this season.

Over 428 kids ranging in ages from kindergarten to 7th grade were provided a very affordable program with outstanding facilities, officials, uniforms, awards, and positive coaching volunteers. I was privileged to be part of this inaugural year and had a fantastic group of 2nd & 3rd graders along with a great group of parents who supported not only the team and my coaching efforts, but were very complimentary of the program and the people who worked behind the scenes to kick off this great asset to the kids in the Raytown School District.

I remember hearing that there were discussions being held to see if this and possibly other programs could be established, and frankly was a bit hesitant to think it would happen. I had been involved with the Raytown Sports Association basketball program in the early 90’s and had attempted with several other Board members to bring a large scale competitive

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Booking A Series Of Concerts From B.B. King To Ray Charles Wasn’t Easy

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program to the area utilizing several schools with excess funds going to the High School Booster Clubs. Our proposal was met with a large amount of resistance, budget restraints, and bulky overhead costs that made it impossible to establish in Raytown.

Thankfully kids trumped deterrents and excuses this time around! A BIG thanks goes out to Dr. Allan Markley, Dave Turner from the Parks Dept., Al Maddox, and all the steering committee members who saw the importance of having Raytown kids involved with volunteer mentors and coaches establishing a fun and positive after school program.

Long after the wins and losses are forgotten are newly formed friendships, athletic skill development and sportsmanship, and school pride since these teams were basically formulated from within their individuals schools spread across the district.

Just another great reason which makes our community of Raytown a pretty special place to call home!

JOHNNY CARSON

B.B. KING

By George Michaud

RAY CHARLES

PEARL BAILEY

Steve Meyers Proud Coach of the 20142015 Sporting Knights!

BUDDY HACKETT

DON RICKLES

When I first started out my talent agency (with the mentoring help of Stan Irwin) I was naïve, young and really new to the concert-booking business. I had to learn all the ins-and-outs of contracts.

It wasn’t like booking the local lounges and show-rooms around Los Angeles like I had been doing and was so successful at for a number of years. So, of course, I went to Stan Irwin for advice when I was asked to be the sole booker of a series of concerts into a venue in the Los Angeles area. That was a big break for me and my agency and I knew it. In this case, I was wearing the hat of what we call the “house booker.”

Irwin told me that he would assist in getting the names I wanted for my lineup of stars to appear for a six-month period. Lining up big names long-term like that was no easy task. Irwin told me that I would have to deal with egos, hard to get along with personal managers, other agents who would want a piece of the action, etc.

Back in those years I had always wanted to book Ray Charles. I thought that if I got to do that, I will have made it in the booking business.

I admired Ray Charles like no other at that time. I had a list of names drawn up for Irwin to look over and B.B. King and Ray Charles were on that list along with The Buddy Rich Big Band, the

one and only, jazz vocalist with a throat like an instrument, Sarah Vaughan, Neil Sedaka, Manhattan Transfer, who were really big and popular at that time among others. But, Ray Charles, the Ray Charles Orchestra and The Rayettes! I was in seventh heaven with just the thought of adding that one to my list.

(More on Ray Charles next week).

Not only was I to get the names, get them signed up, get 50% deposits up front, but also had to have the other 50% in an escrow account through my agency on each of the stars on the list. That is no small task in itself. I also had the responsibility of helping design the ad for the L.A. Times because just one ad a week, though expensive, got lots of attention. Remember, back in those days we didn’t have the internet to find out what was going on around town. The newspapers had all we needed to know about just about everything. I realized after speaking with the man behind the scenes who owned the entire venue, that he was also very young and just wanted to put his place on the map. He wanted to run an ad in the Times every week for each individual artist coming in to perform. I told him that it would save him a bundle of money if he would first create the line-up of stars for the six months and then run ads with their appearance dates. This way, he could skip many weeks without running an ad. As soon as the dates were all lined up we got the ad to run, and then the calls started coming in to book and buy tickets to each event by fans following each artist.

The owner was shocked at how fast and furious those calls came in. Folks would call the day the ad came out and, in some cases would buy tickets for four

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Reverse Culture Shock – How Loud Can It Get?

Jason Offutt It wasn’t until I visited another country for an extended period (long enough to do at least 10 loads of laundry) that I discovered “reverse culture shock” isn’t something a psychologist made up just to buy a new house.

It’s a thing. Really.

On the surface, reverse culture shock sounds silly.

Take a person from the customs they’ve lived with all their life, put them in a foreign environment, then bring them home and laugh when they look the wrong way to cross the street.

“Hey, Johnny. Watch for cars.” Snicker, snicker.

“Moron.”

How can someone who’s grown up being asked “how’s it going?” as a common greeting (response: “Good,” even if you’ve just contracted Ebola and your dog died), suddenly stop and give an actual answer?

1) No American expects an honest answer to “how’s it going?” “how you doing?” or the always awkward, “how they hanging?”

2) Americans don’t

care. We’re just being polite.

But instead of fitting right back into American life, some travelers re-entering the U.S. feel as out of place as a “Babylon 5” fan at a “Star Trek” convention.

Nerd.

According to the website, studentsabroad.com, people suffer from reverse culture shock because they have an “idealized view of home” (it’s not as perfect as you thought while you were away laughing at French people, Jimbo), and your “expectation of total familiarity” was a bit naive. Things at home change.

Your town council voted in an open container law while you were away. Sorry about that arrest on your record.

Little known fact No. 752: This happened to those

kids who went to Narnia.

Peter, Edmund told you to hide the Corona when the cops cruised by, but you wouldn’t listen.

It’s been nearly two years since my trip to London and although I still carry some British currency (for nostalgia, or maybe just piece of mind), and occasionally find myself walking on the left side of the pavement (excuse me, sidewalk), the culture shock I experienced coming home is still with me.

My reverse culture shock is noise. London, with a population of 8.3 million people, is a quieter city than the town of 12,000 where I live. Compared to London, Maryville, Missouri, with a population of roughly 8,288,000 people fewer

than London, sounds like a Megadeth concert every minute of every day.

And nobody notices but me.

As Americans, most of us (54 percent) have never traveled abroad, and that includes going to North Dakota. Because of this, none of us realize how bloody loud we are.

Note to self: Americans should never say “bloody” to emphasize a point. Never bloody ever.

In England, the traffic is quiet, car horns (if honked at all) are quiet, people using public transportation are quiet, conversations in restaurants are quiet, music played out of apartments (flats) and car windows is quiet because it doesn’t exist.

The loudest thing in England is nature, and the residents are properly miffed about it.

Me? I can’t walk to work without a garbage truck stressing me out.

Yes, I know it’s my problem, but it’s something to tell a psychologist about.

They all need new houses, you know.

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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02/26/2015 08:31:37 570.030D - STEALING/ OVER $500/FROM MOTOR VEHICLE (F) 9800 block E 350 HWY

02/24/2015 13:05:39 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 7400 block OVERTON AVE

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02/27/2015 14:09:14 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8000 block RAYTOWN RD

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02/27/2015 15:04:47 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 10000 block E 66 TER

02/25/2015 08:35:00 569.080A - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 5800 block RAYTOWN RD

02/26/2015 15:39:07 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 6900 block HUNTER AVE

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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 or five attraction dates at the same time, therefore assuring themselves a seat. The money came in so fast our staff could hardly keep up with the demand. The owner knew in advance that we not only had booked the right combination of attractions, but also that he was going to make money. That was the key to the entire operation. It wasn’t long after before “Ticket-Master” would handle all this through an 800 number. So many other venues around the area had tried the same type of format and failed. Stan Irwin knew why they failed and he was set on making this one a big success.

Stan booked Buddy Rich onto the “Tonight Show, starring Johnny Carson” and also got B.B. King and the rest on the show also which helped even more get the name around that this was the hot spot to go to in L.A. After four weeks of pre-sell-

ing tickets to all the events, B. B. King was the only one

who had not sold out, but the appearance on “The To-

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Each opening night was dinner with Stan Irwin and usually the performing star was in attendance as well.

Stan Irwin was kind enough to lend us his name in the ads so it said “Stan Irwin and George Michaud Agency Presents” and it was surprising how many folks and other artists, their managers, and industry folks came in to see what this was all about.

They all had known Irwin for decades and his reputation in the industry preceded him. I could never thank him enough for all his help with this endeavor. He was even able to get these names at a lesser price than anyone else could in the area because of whom he knew.

That opening night was one to remember because I got to greet B. B. King when

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he arrived. He stayed in the back behind the staging area in a mobile dressing room hooked right up to the entrance. He invited me into the dressing room and said, “You are the booker for this engagement, right? I said, “Yes, and I’ve been anxiously awaiting your arrival to be able to meet and talk with you.” B. B. was as kind and congenial as one could be. He offered me an autographed photo and thanked me for hiring him. He was as humble as they come. I asked him, “Why do you work so many nights out of a year?” He replied, “Because I’ve got a lot of family to support, wives, and lots of bills.” I didn’t’ want to keep him waiting in expectation for his money so I offered to pay him between shows, since there were two, instead of waiting till after the last show. He was very thankful for that because he said, “sometimes they keep us waiting here an hour or more to get paid.”

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the uproarious applause and standing ovation was deafening. This was his crowd, without a doubt. That engagement went better than expected and, of course, I had him already booked back about two months later for a return engagement.

Well, we are out of space for this week. We’ll continue this next week. Next week, I finally get to book Ray Charles. Have a great week and, as always, stay happy!

George Michaud was a talent agent/manager in Burbank, California for nearly four decades with his own talent agency, GMA. Michaud booked hundreds of actresses and actors/ musicians, major concerts around the world and has been responsible for launching the careers of many notable names in television, motion pictures and on the Broadway stage. Michaud currently is semi-retired, still has a hand in show biz projects from New York to Las Vegas as consultant to entertainment venues and new talents as well as seasoned professionals.

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

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Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) March 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.

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.

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.

Raytown Town Hall Meeting – Proposed Raytown Home Rule Charter March 24, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Raytown City Hall, 10000 E. 59th Street Town Hall meeting for the discussion, as well as answers to your questions, concerning the proposed Raytown Home Rule Charter that will be voted on by residents of Raytown on April 7, 2015.

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.

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.

Rice Tremonti Spring Soup and Crafts March 21 & 22, 2015 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Rice Tremonti Home, 66th and Blue Ridge Enjoy a bowl of homemade Soup, dessert and a drink at the historic 1844 Home. Several crafters will be selling items as well. Cost $7.00.

Beginning Genealogy with Janice Schultz March 24, 2015 @ 7:00 pm –

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.

Obituaries Grant Harmon Arnold, Jr. Grant Harmon Arnold, Jr., 82, Raytown, MO, passed away from lung cancer February 28, 2015, at home surrounded by family and friends. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service. Grant was born October 7, 1932, in Kansas City, MO. He graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1949. He served in the Navy as a Seaman First Class aboard the USS McCoy Reynolds (DE-440) during the Korean War. He graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute where he met his wife, Doreene. He worked as a dot etch artist in the printing industry. Grant was preceded in death by his father, Grant Harmon Arnold, Sr.; his mother, Claribel Pruett Arnold; wife, Doreene Estella (Davidson) Arnold and sisters. Julia A. Carson and Emily Wilson. He is survived by his daughters, Kathy Arnold Watkins (Aaron); Cynthia Nuber (John) and son, Grant Harmon Arnold III (Michele) as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Waifs.

Jack Edward Chastain Jack Edward Chastain passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015, surrounded by his family singing “I Surrender All.” He was born

June 11, 1929; in Los Angeles, CA. Jack graduated from William Jewell College in 1951 with a degree in Economics and Business Administration. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He was in the U.S. Naval Air Reserves from 1948- 1956 at Olathe Naval Air Station. Jack was Supervisor of Merchant Wire Sales, Armco Steel Corporation in Kansas City, MO, retired from Sales, Sheffield Steel Corporation in Tulsa, OK, was Sales Manager at Home Rug and Drapery and Co., and a driver for Rediscover.

He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Lion’s Club, Gideons, and a volunteer at Truman Library and Museum, Salvation Army, and Ozanam and Gillis. He was a member of Sycamore Hills Baptist Church. He also was a member of First Baptist Church of Raytown for 47 years. He has served as a deacon, recreation director, Bible study department director, and participated in Bible repair.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Jessie Chastain and his sister, Doris Kohl. He is survived by wife of 63 years, Myrle Chastain; sons, Mark (Karyn), Kirk (Julie); grandchildren, Hannah (Drew) Battleson, Nate, Jessie, and Kamryn Chastain; great grandchildren, Brynn and Emmlynn Battleson. Jack was a devoted and loving husband, a wonderful father and amazing grandfather.

His walk with the Lord was

apparent to all who knew him. He left a spiritual legacy for his family to follow. Visitation and Memorial Service took place March 5 at Sycamore Hills Baptist Church.

Howard D. Crain Howard D. Crain, 89, of Independence, MO, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015.

Visitation and Services were held March 6, at Immanuel Baptist Church, burial will be held at Mount Washington Cemetery. Howard was born July 25, 1925, in Graydon Springs, MO to Samuel and Edell (Smith) Crain. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving for four years during WWII. He retired from the Ford Motor Co. in 1980 after 30 years of service, and then enjoyed his work with Stephenson’s Apple Orchard.

Also in 1980, he and his wife became foster parents, keeping over 226 babies over a 32 year period. For 40 years, the family worshiped at Immanuel Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. In 2000, the family joined the First Baptist Church of Raytown, MO, Here Howard sang in the choir for many years until his health failed. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; one brother; and son-in-law, Douglas Aldridge. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Benette Crain; three children, Deborah Remy and husband, Kim, Martha Aldridge and husband, Brian Eagan, and Gina Crain; two sisters, Oleta Eklof and

RSHS Class of 75’s 40-year Class Reunion July 17 & 18, 2015 RSHS Class of 75’s 40year class reunion is fast approaching. Mark your calendars for July 17-18, 2015, and email the committee at rshs1975@gmail.com to get all pertinent information.

Don’t delay, and be sure to spread the word to other classmates.

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.

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.

Raytown New Day AL-Non Weekly: Wednesdays at 10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd. Enter at the back door.

Everyone welcome!

(816) 353-5446 Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/ raytownwomenoftoday Club Room at Raytown HyVee, 9400 E. 350 Hwy. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly: Second Tuesday at 7:00 pm Post 4242 Raytown Memorial Post, 6419 Railroad St. (816) 358-8843 CITY MEETING SCHEDULE Board of Alderman Monthly: First and Third Tuesday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http://www.raytown.mo.us Board of Education Monthly: Second Monday at 6:30 pm 6608 Raytown Road http:// RaytownSchools.org

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

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

Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends!

Council on Aging Committee Monthly: Third Thursday at 4:15 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St.

Fire Protection District Monthly: Second and Fourth Tuesday at 9:00 am City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http://www.raytownfire.com Human Relations Commission Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Parks Board Monthly: Third Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave. http://raytownparks.com Planning & Zoning Commission Monthly: First Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Tree Board Monthly: 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Sept.-May) Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave http://raytowntreeboard.org Check the City website for scheduling adjustments due to holidays, etc. Many committees, boards and commissions meet on an as needed basis. The meetings of the following Boards and Task Forces are infrequent but will be posted on the City’s Events Calendar when convened.

Building Code of Appeals Board of Equalization Community Health Advisory Committee Economic Development Advisory Committee Elected Officials Compensation Committee Industrial Development Authority Property Maintenance Board Raytown Community Foundation (Goes through Truman Heartland) Raytown Safe Routes to Schools Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com

REAP Pancake Fundraiser And Bake Sale, March 14 Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Boulevard, is having their annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale on Saturday, March 14, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon for Raytown

husband, Paul, and Norma Green; one brother, Glen Crain and wife, Darlene; four grandchildren, Lorna Hill, Elizabeth Newberry, Jonathan Aldridge and Rebecca Rosemary Crain; four greatgrandchildren, James Hill, Reagan Hill, Luci Hill and Mason Newberry; sister-inlaw, Alice Crain; and many nieces and nephews.

Doris Bowman Joice Doris Joice 08/17/192003/03/2015 was born in Kansas City to Harold J. Bowman and Nodine Bowman.

She graduated in Kansas City from Longfellow Grade School and Westport High School. Doris worked for Wilson Sporting Goods for 40 years. She moved from Raytown to John Knox Village in 1998. She loved to read, paint, and do ceramics. She won several blue ribbons for her paintings and ceramics creations. She is survived by her sisters; Elsie Patti (Victor) and Ermeen Tye, and several nieces and nephews. Private burial will be at Mount Muncie Cemetery in Kansas.

Stephen H. Mayhew Stephen H. Mayhew, 41, Kansas City, MO passed away unexpectedly February 27, 2015. A memorial service will begin at 1 pm, Saturday,

Emergency Assistance Program (REAP). Cost for Adults: $6; Youth 12 and under: $3. For more information, call 816-353-2296.

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March 7 at the First United Methodist Church of Independence, 400 West Maple Avenue, Independence, MO 64050 followed by a Celebration of Life Party in the Fellowship Hall of the church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions made out to: Stephen Mayhew Memorial. Please mail to CACU, 1800 S. Outer Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015 Attn: Joanne Stone. Stephen was born December 6, 1973 in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Raytown High School in the Class of 1992. He was very active in school with Drama, Theater, Cross Country, Track, Boys State, Honors Society and Key Club. He worked many years for Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions. He had a passion for cooking and entertaining, but most all he loved his daughter Makayla. As an Eagle Scout, he was a Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and his name was “Brother of Mighty Swift-Flying Bald Eagle.” Stephen was an organ donor which gave many others a second chance to live. He is survived by his daughter Makayla Mayhew; his parents Roger and Claretta Mayhew; brother Rick Mayhew and wife Dawne, all of Kansas City, MO; grandmother Zetta Tannahill; aunt

supporting REAP over the years. The church offered REAP office space in the very beginning when the organization was born and the rest history.

Sue Snow, both of Independence, MO; uncle Allan Tannahill and wife Brenda, Normal, IL and many other family members.

David Mark McClanahan David Mark McClanahan 66, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in a North Kansas City, MO hospital.

He was born October 3, 1948 in Faucett, MO, son of Altha and Gene McClanahan. He married Florence Bethel on December 1, 1967 and she survives of the home. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant after 25 years of service from 6/13/1968 to February 1, 1993. He served in the Viet Nam War, receiving the Vietnam Gallant Cross with device; he also served in Operation Desert Shield.

He then worked for the Department of Health and Human Services Department as an Information Technology expert and retired from that service after 20 years.

His passion was music and playing the guitar. He was the lead singer in “The Realistics” his high school band which recently reunited for a recording. He was a lifelong member of the Faucett Christian Church. Mark was

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Spice Up Dinner With Shrimp Add some spice to your menu with the fresh flavor of nutrient-rich Gulf shrimp.

Shrimp is the most popular seafood in the United States.

In fact, the average person consumes more than four pounds each year with 83 percent of U.S. shrimp coming from the Gulf Coast.

Because of its firm texture and mild flavor, shrimp is actually the perfect substitute when you are looking for an alternative protein. From grilling to serving on salads, incorporating shrimp into your diet is a great way to add some variety and lowcalorie nutrition.

The nutrient-rich environment found in the Gulf of Mexico results in highquality seafood with superior flavor and a variety of essential nutrients. Shrimp is lower in calories than many

Obituaries continued from page 6 preceded in death by his parents, and a grandson, Liam Coleman. Survivors include, wife, Florence McClanahan of the home, daughter, Tamra L. (Philip) Trahan of Raytown, MO, son, David (Lisa) McClanahan of Columbia, SC, and daughter, Shenna (Craig) Coleman of Liberty, MO, six grandchildren, Shelby, Clay, Damien, Darian, Cameron, and Masyn. The family received friends from March 2 at the Rupp Funeral Home, funeral services were held March 3 at Rupp Funeral Home, with David H. Mejia officiating, Interment took place at the Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth KS with full military honors.

Jean M. Milam Jean M. Milam, 91, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away March 2, 2015. Funeral and Visitation took place on March 5 at Floral Hills Funeral Home, burial at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Margaret Jeanne Milam was born January 19, 1924. She went to elementary school in Kansas City and Spring Valley School on 79th St, and then graduated from Raytown High School in 1942. She attended the Methodist church as a child. She worked for Folgers Coffee, Gernis Garment Co., and retired from the Lee’s Summit School District after driving a school bus for 17 years. Jean married Avis V. Milam September 25, 1942 at her mother-inlaws home, part of a double wedding with Helen (Milam) Green & Robert A. Muelbach, in Kansas City, MO. She was a member of the Raytown & Lee’s Summit PTAs, Beta Sigma Phi, and the Raytown Bowling League. She enjoyed traveling and playing Pinochle with her card club.

She was a very special, loving wife and mother who always put her family first.

cause it allows you to experiment with all different kinds of seasonings and flavors, such as this recipe for marinated shrimp that is a unique take on the traditional taco.

Remember that seafood such as fish and shrimp are best grilled over a moderately hot fire and on a surface that has been well oiled or in a barbecue basket. Shrimp is done when the flesh becomes pink, firm and slightly opaque.

Ceviche-Marinated Grilled Gulf Shrimp Tacos Ceviche-Marinated Grilled Gulf Shrimp Tacos other protein sources, is low in saturated fat and is a good source of vitamins D, B-12,

selenium, iron and zinc.

Grilling is an excellent option for preparing shrimp be-

Jean was preceded in death by her parents R.L. Gardner and E.L. (Westfall) Gardner, husband A.V. Milam, and brother Raymond Gardner She is survived by her sons James Milam (April) of Independence, MO, Jay Milam (Jane) of Warsaw, MO, and Jeff Milam (Kathy) of Warsaw, MO; 11 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 14 great-great grandchildren.

Representative for over 20 years until she retired. After retiring, Sharon moved to the Lake of the Ozarks with her husband, Donnie where she loved to sit on her porch and watch hummingbirds and stop at every garage sale she could find. She also loved Elvis Presley. She is survived by her husband Donnie Thomas of Edwards, MO; two sons, David (Tracy) Thayer of Shawnee, KS and Michael (Dena) Thayer of Cape Coral, FL; two sisters, Fran (Les) Ruddell of Kansas City, MO and Susie (Freeman) Light of Raytown, MO; two sister-in-laws, Gloria Fletcher of Independence, MO and Carmen Fletcher of Berryville, AR; three stepchildren, David Thomas, Brian Thomas and Tracy Jackson; as well as several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Everett and Hazel Fletcher; two brothers, Gene and Gerald Fletcher and 1 sister, Ivon “Donnie” Wyrick. Sharon’s wishes were to be cremated and for us not to mourn her passing, but to celebrate her life. A gathering for family and friends is being planned for a later date.

Richard Murkin Richard Murkin, 78, Raytown, MO passed away February 24, 2015. Visitation and services were held February 27, Muehlebach Funeral Home, KCMO, burial at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown.

Sharon “Sherry” Kay Thomas Sharon “Sherry” Kay Thomas, age 67, formerly of Kansas City, KS passed away on February 24, 2015 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO. The youngest of six siblings, Sharon was born in Buffalo, AR on October 19, 1947 to Everett and Hazel Fletcher. Her family relocated to Appleton City, MO in 1956, where Sharon became a graduate of Appleton City High School in 1965.

She later moved to Kansas City, KS where she worked at Providence St. Margaret as a Patients Accounting

Marvin Eugene Tracy Marvin Eugene Tracy of Liberty, formerly of Columbia, entered into eternal rest

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Ingredients • 1/4 cup lime juice • 1/4 cup chopped cilan-

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on March 3 at the age of 83.

He was born May 20, 1931, to Cecil L. and Lily Lininger Tracy in Lee’s Summit, MO, one of seven children. Marv grew up in Raytown and was always proud to be a Blue Jay from the class of ’49. He maintained friendships with classmates and volunteered at the Raytown Historical Museum for several years.

He served four years active duty in the Air Force stationed in Washington DC, California and Texas. Following this he participated in the Air Force Reserves for eleven years attaining the rank of staff sergeant. In 1960, Marvin married Mary Crowley, who preceded him in death in 1978. They had a daughter. In 1988 he married Royanne Darby Monks. They celebrated their silver anniversary in 2014.

Marvin graduated from the University of Missouri, College of Agriculture in 1963. He also received a graduate degree from MU in Horticulture. Later, he worked in the MU agronomy department and retired from the University in 1995.

Marv’s chief hobby and passion was planting and maintaining flowers, shrubs and trees and had a knack for turning plain yards into park-like retreats where he could pursue another interest, bird feeding and watch-

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2. Mix lime juice, cilantro, tomato juice, onion and chili powder in bowl. When fully mixed, add peeled and deveined Gulf shrimp, cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

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ing. Family and friends have also been very important.

He was a member and elder emeritus of First Christian Church in Columbia and recently a Liberty Christian Church member. He was a member and past president of the Columbia Breakfast Cosmopolitan Club. Marvin is survived by his wife and daughter, sisters, Nora Hebert, Gonzales, LA, and Mildred Steele, Bonita, CA, stepson Keith Monks, Kansas City, stepdaughter, Kristen Hsu, Laguna Niguel, CA, and step grandchildren Payton, Brady and Ashley Monks and Ella and Holden Hsu, and many nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents and first wife, Marvin

was preceded in death by his brothers George, David and Larry Tracy and his sister, Esther Fetter. Visitation will be at 1 pm at Liberty Christian Church with a celebration of life following at 2 pm.

There will be visitation in Columbia at First Christian Church at 1pm on Saturday, March 7 followed by a graveside service at 3 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made in his memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, 19401 E 40 Highway, Ste. 130, Independence, MO 64055. Arrangements: Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, Liberty, MO 816-781-2000.

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Raytown Sports

Cards Gritty Win Over Kearney

By Brian Lee The undersized Kearney Bulldogs played exceptionally well last Friday at Ray South High School, first jumping to a quick 7-0 lead and then never letting the Cards get within 3 points of the lead for virtually the entire game. On offense, they controlled the ball well, had minimal mistakes, smart shot selection, and good ball movement patiently trying to find the open man. Their zone defense frustrated the Cards not letting them get into any rhythm or find an easy shot.

Despite this, the Bulldogs could not shake the Cards. Just as Kearney began to pull away, the Cards would whittle the lead back down to a few points. The bottom of the fourth quarter is when the

Cards showcased their heart.

With only under two minutes two go, Kearney up by 2 points, both teams in foul trouble, and Kearney in possession of the ball, the Bulldogs began playing keep-away. Bear in mind there is no shot clock in high school ball.

Knowing that precious seconds were ticking away, #4 Hezekiah Goodman willed his team to a victory. He was all over Kearney’s evasive point guard like a cheap suit, just tenaciously pressuring him into making mistakes, a dribble deflection here, getting the steal, bad pass there, allowing teammates Bryan Trimble #21 and Tyrone Gibbs #34 to get the steal, and immediately fouled, bringing them to the free-throw line.

With 25 seconds to go

Brian Trimble #21 fighting for a loose ball in the game, the Cards finally took the lead for the first time off of 2 free throws made by Good-

man making it 51-50. With the lead in the hands of the Cardinals, the Bulldogs had to abandon their

game plan and get a quick score. The Cards forced another turnover and got fouled, made one more

free-throw to go up 52-50, and the rest is history.

Southwood Roadrunners 23’s Final Game Was The Best

By Al Maddox We have just ended our first season of Youth Basketball in Raytown and a big kudo to the David Turner, Raytown Parks and C2 for making it all work. We had 48 teams of kids from K to 7 and the combination of boys and girls worked fine in our lower grades and the 4 thru 7 grade teams of only boys and girls was competitive.

We had good officiating and good help from the schools.

We hope we can be bigger

and better in 2016. We would also like to thanks our parents, grandparents, families and friends for all their support.

The Southwood Roadrunners 23 played their best game of the season clicking on all\phases of team play.

We finished the season with a 20 to 3 win. The scoring was led by Marlena Green with 13 points: Hunter Mickelson, 4 points: Jaylin McDowell, 2 points; and Dane Anderson, 1 point.

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