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‘Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts’ in Raytown schools By Diane Krizek
ing. In return, the district would require a commitment to teach for four years. “Teachers who grew up here, go to college and end up coming back home,” said Marlene DeVilbiss, director of human resources. “A scholarship with commitment to teach might catch kids who cannot afford college.” A similar fellowship in partnership with the University of Central Missouri would be offered to UCM sophomores majoring in education and intending to teach K-12.
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The Raytown C-II School Board of Education held a special meeting for a work session Feb. 22 in which Superintendent Allan Markley presented the administrative staff’s Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts initiative. Markley started off by citing a list of accomplishments to illustrate how far the district has come. A few among them were: budget reductions chosen over job cuts, community involvement and partnerships, maintenance, technology and security upgrades in the schools, Raytown South High School’s turf investment and new stadium, and the Raytown Schools Wellness Center. “I’m tired of hearing outsiders refer to Raytown as a ghetto,” Markley said. “They don’t know what we have here.” The district’s progressive plans for the future includes the addition of educational programs and services designed to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed, that attract and retain highly qualified teachers, and to elevate the standards of living for struggling families by offering adult night school training at Herndon
Early Childhood
The benefits of early childhood education for 3 to 4 year olds has been proven over and again. The district now has 227 children in the program, but approximately 600 kindergarteners are entering the district every year. Head Start and Title I provides funding that subsidizes early childhood programs, but space is currently limited in the early childhood classes at New Trails Early Learning Center and Herndon Career Center. The district plans to gradually roll out early childhood programs to each elementary school in the district starting at Eastwood Hills Elementary in 2017 and Westridge Elementary in 2018, where the need is greatest. By increasing the number of classrooms, the district can also expand its fee-based early childhood program to children now in day care. “For $135 a week, we can provide a daily full-time program using certified teachers and serve breakfast and lunch,” Markley said.
Grow Your Own
The district believes that its minority students would benefit from having teachers and mentors
Southland CAPS
who look like them but finding diverse candidates to hire has been difficult. Preference is given to those who graduate from Raytown schools and to those of color. “Minority kids are going to college not for teaching degrees but for careers in higher-paying jobs,” said Anthony Moore, assistant superintendent of elementary education. Grow Your Own is a fellowship program that would offer up to $10,000 per fellow plus provide professional development through summer curriculum camps and provide a mentor for each fellow during junior and senior years and during the first three years of teach-
The Southland CAPS program is specifically designed for students who are undecided on a career path. The program would emulate the successful Northland CAPS, requiring a separate board and bylaws. Students would meet for half day for a full year, with the first year spent in classroom and second semester in an internship with large core business partnerships or small businesses of less than 10 employees. Like Herndon, the new program will require the participation of multiple school districts, such as Ray-Pec, Grandview, Lee’s Summit and Center. By not starting from scratch and using existing Herndon staff,
Southland CAPS will be launched for the 2016-2017 school year. “Getting high school students out of the classroom and interested in the real world with internship experiences that help them see how things work should bring in new candidates,” said Brian Huff, assistant superintendent of secondary education. “Kids get in the program and they grow up.” CAPS will not compete with Herndon because the program is much broader in helping students find themselves. (Think veterinary medicine, municipal judge or even construction trades.)
April Work Session
July Extended Summer School, Telemedicine, After School Tutoring, Raytown Residence Incentives, Herndon Adult Night School are more planned initiatives to be discussed at the next school board work session on April 18. “Far too long have we underutilized Herndon,” Markley said. “In my experiences seeing the number of adults barely getting by in our community, I can’t imagine the effects it has on a child. We have the resources to better their experiences. Today the average welder is 64 years old. We can train welders who make $30 an hour.”
Demo begins to clear way for new QuikTrip on 350 By Kris Collins Crews began demolition Tuesday at the QuikTrip at 9323 East 350 Highway and surrounding properties to make way for a Generation 3 QuikTrip store, the newest model. The property is being cleared to make way for a 5,773-square-foot store, which is approximately 1,700 square feet larger than the current QuikTrip building. Additional traffic improvements will be made on the property as well, said Raytown Director of Development and Public Affairs John Benson. “There’s a driveway that comes onto Maple at 350, and that’s going to go away,” he said. “That traffic flow on maple will be much improved. They’re also building across the front of their property a bicycle and pedestrian trail.” QuikTrip is also depositing $50,000 into an escrow account dedicated to downstream stormwater improvements. Under the development agreement, the city will have five years to complete the improvements.
Photo by Kris Collins Demolition began Tuesday at the QuickTrip on Missouri 350 in Raytown to make way for a new 5,773-square-foot Generation 3 model QuikTrip
Downtown Streetscape phase 1 to begin in late March By Kris Collins Phase 1 of Raytown’s The Downtown Streetscape project is set to being later this month. John Benson, director of development and public affairs, said that may literally mean the last day of March. The streetscape project area includes East 63rd Street from the existing railroad bridge east to Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Road from East 61st Street south to East 64th Street, and Blue Ridge Boulevard from East 63rd Street north to East 59th Street.
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The $948,000 first phase of the project will focus on East 63rd Street between Raytown Road and Blue Ridge Boulevard. The city secured a $483,000 Federal Transportation Enhancement Grant that from covers approximately half of the cost of the first phase. The city held a meeting at the Raytown Mid-Continent Library Feb. 23 for downtown property and business owners to review the scope and work timeline for the project. The project was put on temporary hold approximately two years
ago after a first round of bids received for phase 1 construction came in over budget. The city had to reject all the bids and enact some cost saving measures — the use of less expensive streetlights, for example — to decrease the cost. As outlined in the city’s Streetscape Master Plan, the object of the revitalization is to improve navigation downtown, create sense of place for the downtown area, and to set a standard of quality for future development. The master plan was completed in 1996 and the Centralized Business District plan was adopted in 2002.
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Phase 1 work includes a reduction in vehicle lane widths, converting the four-lane street into a three-lane street section with bicycle lanes, and converting existing on-street parallel parking to angled parking spots designed for back-in parking, which is typically safer. The upgrades also include expanded sidewalks for the promotion of foot traffic, landscape beautification, and “bump-outs” at street corners that make the crosswalk distance shorter and provide a stage for a gateway or district identification monuments. The project is planned in multi-
ple phases. The master plan simply designates the phases after Phase 2 as “future phases.” No hard timeline exists for the future phases because they rest on the availability and securing of grant money. Benson previously told the RaytownBrooking Eagle he estimates the entire project could take 10 or more years to complete. The city intends to manage the project to mitigate inconvenience to those in the downtown area during construction. Streets will not close completely, except for the transportation large, heavy objects.
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Missouri Department of Conservation Free Nature Courses in KC Area
(FISH) Day starting at 9 a.m. on March 24. Through the use of heavy equipment to cut and haul large trees onto barges, crews lash weights onto the trees and sink them at strate-
The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering free native plant courses and turkey hunting training in the Kansas City area during March and April. Burr Oak Woods will host a Naturescaping Workshop and native plant sale March 19. The workshop will be from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. A native plant sale will follow for workshop participants until 1:15 p.m. The native plant sale will be open to the general public from 1:15 to 3:45 p.m. In the workshop at Burr Oak Woods, participants will learn what species work well in home plantings, which ones benefit pollinators such as butterflies, and how to pick natives adapted to shade and soil conditions. Sessions will also touch on wild edibles and treescaping. To register, call 816-2283766 or visit http://mdc. mo.gov/node/280. MDC’s Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center will offer free grass, wildflower and tree seedlings at a Go Native event 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at 4750 Troost Ave. in Kansas City. This sustainable landscaping event is free and no registration is required. Visitors will learn how replacing non-native species with native varieties can save time, money and labor over many seasons. A wide variety of natives are available to fit niches and lawns and gardens. The Discovery Center’s outdoor garden will also have early spring wildflowers blooming and grass-
es sprouting to show how natives fit into urban landscape use. For more information, call 816-759-7300 or visit http://mdc.mo.gov/node/281. Turkey hunting The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering free turkey hunting skills classes for newcomers to learn basic turkey hunting skills. All classes are free but registration is required. Participants will learn how to scout for turkeys, calls to attract toms, use of blinds and decoys, patterning shotguns, and turkey hunting safety. Introduction to Turkey Hunting Classes: • March 26, 10 a.m. to Noon at Burr Oaks Nature Center. To register, call 816228-3766, or visit http://mdc. mo.gov/node/280. • April 5, 6 to 9 p.m. at Parma Woods Shooting Range at Parkville. To register, call 816-891-9941 or visit http://mdc.mo.gov/node/283. • April 7, 5 to 9:30 p.m. at The Lake City Shooting Range near Buckner at 28505 E. Truman Road. The range will also offer instruction on patterning shotguns for turkey hunting April 13, 5 to
8:30 p.m. and April 17, 9 to 11:30 a.m. To register, call 816-249-3194 or visit http:// mdc.mo.gov/node/282,
A Lee’s Summit man was charged Wednesday evening with several felonies in connection with the reported sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in July 2015. Ricky W. Manning, 40, faces first-degree rape or attempted rape, second-degree statutory rape and sec-
ond-degree statutory sodomy, court records show. Police documents state the victim was sleeping over at a friend’s house, in which Manning also lived, when Manning reportedly woke the victim up in the middle of the night and said he needed to talk. In the liv-
ing room, he told the victim to take off her clothes and to have sex with him. Police records show Manning allegedly said he would prevent the victim from seeing her friend and he would tell his “friend who is in the Kansas City Mob” if she refused.
congregating areas for bait fish. They also attract sport fish, such as crappie, and can improve fishing success for anglers. The FISH event is a partnership between the depart-
teers. Registration for volunteers and staff will be at the lake’s Access 7, located at the end of McColloch Road. A free lunch will be provided. More information is available by con-
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MDC looking for Smithville Lake FISH Day volunteers
The Missouri Department of Conservation is looking for volunteers who would like to help install brush piles in Smithville Lake to enhance fish habitat as part of the 5th Annual Friends Involved with Smithville Habitat
The Missouri Department of Conservation and conservation partners annually improve habitat for fish at Smithville Lake through efforts such as sinking large brush piles that provide feeding and sheltering places for fish
gic locations in the lake. The brush piles provide spawning areas, places for young fish to escape predators and
ment of conservation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Clay County Parks and Recreation and volun-
tacting Eric Dennis, Missouri Department of Conservation fisheries management biologist, at 816-271-3100.
Annual Sea of Red descends on Jeff City On Feb. 27, 800 members of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association from all over the state descended on the state capitol on MRTA’s annual Legislative Day creating a sea of red too formidable to be ignored. After meeting in the rotunda where their numbers spilled into the hallways, stairways and balconies, the members dispersed to meet with their respective legislators to discuss their issues. MRTA is a grassroots advocacy association of over 25,000 members.
Lee’s Summit man charged for rape of 15-year-old When the victim resisted, Manning allegedly grabbed the victim, took her clothes off and began sexually assaulting her, according to police documents. Manning reportedly made the victim look at him during the assault by choking her and pulling her hair.
The victim told police someone walked into the room and intervened. Police documents state Manning then drove the victim and her friend to the hospital, and sat next to the victim at the hospital. Police documents state the Kansas City Crime Lab
concluded Manning’s DNA was found in a sample from a cervical swab taken from the victim. It was unclear as of press time if Manning was in custody of a law enforcement agency. His arrest warrant called for a $150,000 bond.
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Senator Blunt mobile office coming to Blue Springs Senator Roy Blunt’s staff will be at the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, March 17. Mobile Offices are op-
portunities for Missourians to discuss their questions or concerns with the federal government one-on-one with members
of Senator Blunt’s staff. I have included all of the details for the upcoming Mobile Office below.
Nancy Regan dies at 94 Nancy Davis Reagan, former First Lady of the United States, died March 6 at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 94. The cause of death was congestive heart failure. She will be buried at the Ronald Rea-
gan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, next to her husband, Ronald Wilson Reagan, who died on June 5, 2004. Prior to the funeral service, there will be an opportunity for members of the public to
pay their respects at the Library. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Reagan requested that contributions be made to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Foundation at www.reaganlibrary.com.
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Pastor Fuller brings a wealth of ministerial experience, having served the greater Kansas City area for over 30 years. For 19 years, he was an associate pastor at Blue Hills Church of the Nazarene. Later he became the associate pastor of Evangelism at St. Marks Union Church. In the past two years, he has served as long term pulpit supply at both Ivanhoe UCC and St. Paul Presbyterian Church. As he served in ministry, James worked in property management and the construction industry. In May, he will receive a Masters of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary. The congregation of Ivanhoe UCC voted unanimously to call this man of God to its church. The congregants are overjoyed with Pastor Fuller’s ability to effectively lead ministries of worship, pastoral care, social justice and teaching the Word. Also, his sincere desire that all have personal relationship with Christ. The members of Ivanhoe invite you to meet their new pastor and his wife Cynthia by joining them on any Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at 6512 Woodson Road. On March 13, the Evangelism Committee is hosting a Friends and Family Day with a light breakfast, following the worship service. All are welcome!
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CDC confirms first Zika case in Missouri
On March 4, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed a case of Zika virus in a Missouri man who had travelled to Haiti, a known area of Zika transmission. This is the first confirmed case of Zika virus infection reported in a Missouri resident. Nearly 80 percent of people infected with the virus will have no symptoms. Typically, symptoms are mild and include fever, rash, joint soreness and/or redness of eyes. International health offi-
cials are examining the connection between pregnant women contracting the virus and a birth defect called microcephaly in their newborn infants. According to the CDC, Zika virus has the potential to be spread through a mosquito bite, through unprotected sexual contact, through blood transfusion and an infected pregnant woman can pass Zika virus to her fetus during pregnancy. There is not currently a vaccine for Zika virus.
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Mizzou sees another anti-Semitic act of vandalism
According to a University of Missouri independent student paper, a second act of anti-Semitic vandalism was carried out Monday in Gateway Hall. Interim Chancellor Hank Folley and Interim Vice Chancellor for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Chuck Henson issued a joint statement March 1. A sign reading, “Hitler Rules” was reportedly found in the hall, in which a swastika drawn in feces was found earlier in the year. “We are angry to hear about yet another antiSemitic incident in one of our residence halls over the weekend,” the joint
statement reads. “This type of vandalism attacks everyone. Our core values—including that of Respect—must become more than words on paper or a banner. They are the foundation of who we desire to be as a campus community and the way we all need to conduct ourselves. “This incident is currently being investigated by the MU Police Department and the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX. In the meantime, we’ll continue to talk more about the importance of Respect in fostering a campus culture that enables all students to feel included and valued in our community.
Mid-Continent Public Library takes on The Big Read
Mid-Continent Public Library is fueling conversation across the metro this month as it brings the community together in appreciation of Ray Bradbury’s literary classic “Fahrenheit 451.” The effort stems from the library’s participation in The Big Read, a nationwide initiative sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts that was developed as an endeavor to broaden perspectives and unite diverse communities over the joy of sharing a good book. Included on the roster of teen programs are writing and art contests, blackout poetry sessions, a robotics building workshop with Science City on the Road educators, and a presen-
tation by award-winning graphic novelist Tim Hamilton. Big Read programs for adults include community book discussions, TV and film screenings, a performance by newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, and a writing seminar led by acclaimed writer and Bradbury biographer Sam Weller, to name a few. Those interested in participating in The Big Read are encouraged to stop by their local branch to check out a copy of “Fahrenheit 451,” and sign up for MCPL’s Big Read programs and workshops online. The full list of Big Read programs may be found online at mymcpl.org/bigread.
I-435 lane closures for bridge work begin March 11
Shoulder work will close a lane of north and southbound I-435 between 23rd and Front streets beginning 8 p.m. March 11, through 5 a.m. March 14, and during the same time period the following weekend, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The work is in preparation for the rehabilitation of 10 bridges along north and southbound I-435 between 23rd and Front streets. The work zone will reduce I-435 from three to two, 11-foot lanes, and traffic delays are expected. All bridge rehab work is weather dependent and will wrap up by midOctober. The bridge work is broken down into two phases. Phase one begins on four bridges along southbound
I-435, closing the right lane in late March immediately following the shoulder prep work. Once work on this section is complete, traffic will shift to the right lane and shoulder to allow crews to complete the bridges. Once the southbound bridges are finished, all lanes of southbound I-435 will reopen to traffic in mid-June. Phase two begins on the northbound lanes of I-435 following the southbound work in June for the six remaining bridges. This will reduce northbound I-435 to two lanes. All northbound lanes are expected to reopen by the end of August. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot. mo.gov/kansascity.
Parts of Route 24 closing March 14 for bridge repairs
Bridge joint replacement will close Route 24 west of Interstate-435 beginning March 14 for approximately 40 days, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. All work is weather
dependent. A signed detour will send traffic around the bridge closure using Hardesty Avenue, Truman Road and I-435. Work is expected to be completed by the end of April.
Jackson County to host free severe weather symposium The National Weather Service and the Jackson County Department of Emergency Preparedness & Homeland Security are hosting a free event for Jackson County residents to learn more about the dangers of severe weather. The event, featuring weather spotter training and
volunteer opportunities for emergency preparedness, is scheduled for 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. March 19 at Crown Pointe Church, located at 5950 Lakewood Way, in Lee’s Summit. More details are available at www.JacksonGov.org. March 13-19 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Missouri.
The Jackson County Legislature approved the following items on the consent agenda during its regular meeting March 7: • Item 4829, an ordinance transferring $210,270 within the 2016 general fund and appropriating $294,455 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2016 grant fund
in acceptance of the STOP Violence Against Women Act Prosecution of Sexual Assault Grant awarded by the Missouri Department of Public Safety for a program focused on prevention and prosecution of sexual assaults. • Item 19090, a resolution transferring $16,366 within
the 2016 recorder’s technology fund and awarding contracts for the maintenance of computer hardware and software for use by various county departments to certain vendors, at an aggregate cost to the county not to exceed $651,501, as sole source purchases. • Item 19092, a resolu-
tion partially rescinding Resolution 19045, dated January 19, 2016, transferring $20,000 within the 2016 park fund, and authorizing the county executive to execute an agreement with aSTEAM Village, for a youth robotics program, at a cost to the county not to exceed $20,000.
Police at Raytown South High Tuesday after threat day before By Kris Collins There was an increased police presence at the Raytown South High School campus Tuesday after a threat against the school was made on social media Mon-
day evening. James Brafford, director of communications for the Raytown Police Department, said the threat was made in the form of a comment on the Raytown C-II School District’s Instagram account.
Classes went on a scheduled at the school, but police were patrolling the area and on scene during the day, especially so during the morning and afternoon when students were coming to school and returning home.
In a statement, the school district said it had strong leads on the origin of the threat. Brafford declined to elaborate on that statement, stating he could not comment on an ongoing investigation.
Missouri politics
Former Senator Bland recognized for social justice service
Gov. Jay Nixon ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at government buildings in Jackson County be lowered to half-staff to honor former state Sen. Mary Groves Bland on Saturday, March 5, the day
of her funeral. Sen. Bland, who represented Jackson County for 24 years in the General Assembly from 1981 to 2004, died on Feb. 19. The Jackson County Legislature adopted a resolution Feb. 29 in recognition of
Bland’s service and achievements in office. “Mary Groves Bland was a tireless public servant and an unwavering champion for social justice throughout her life, and I was honored to know
and work with her,” Gov. Nixon said. “My thoughts and prayers, as well as those of the First Lady, are with her friends and family, especially her four children, in mourning her passing.”
Two bills that allow religious discrimination move through legislature Senate Joint Resolution 39 characterized as a religious freedom bill passed the Missouri Senate despite a 39hour filibuster by Democrats that ended March 9. The bill would amend the Missouri Constitution to allow businesses, taxpayer funded organizations, and individuals to ignore laws that conflict with their “sincere religious
beliefs or practices concerning marriage between two persons of the same sex.” If passed, these entities and individuals could discriminate against same-sex couples. And, it would also nullify local civil rights ordinances, like those in St. Louis and Kansas City which protect LGBT Missourians. Senate Bill 916 that passed
committee and moving to the senate would amend the state’s Human Rights Act to exempt a broader array of religious organizations from the statute’s ban on religious hiring. The bill prohibits the government from burdening a person’s free exercise of religion unless acting in furtherance of a compelling government interest. The bill
would expand the definition of religious employer to include universities, hospitals, “crisis pregnancy centers,” and other entities, even if they are not “connected or affiliated with a church.” The bill could permit an employer such as a university, which may be the biggest employer in the area, to discriminate in hiring.
House passes prescription drug monitoring bill
The Missouri House of Representatives voted 8766 on March 3 to establish a prescription drug monitoring program that would allow the purchase of prescription narcotics
to be tracked. Missouri is the only state in the country that hasn’t yet established such a program. Proponents of House Bill 1892 say the database would reduce prescription
drug abuse by preventing drug abusers from obtaining multiple prescriptions from different doctors. Opponents of the bill says it treats people with prescriptions as criminals
and raise privacy concerns about data sharing. The bill moves on to the Senate, which has blocked similar legislation in previous years.
Raytown High debate heads to national stage Members of the Raytown High School Talking Bluejays Speech and Debate Team have earned a chance to compete in the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah this summer, having defeated Kansas City Metro Area teams during qualifying competition. Israel Hanke and Romeo Bagunu qualified to compete in public forum debate at the Show-Me District Debate and Duo National Qualifying Tournament held at Lee’s Summit North High School. The upcoming trip to nationals, scheduled for June 12 – 17, will be a second for Hanke and Bagunu, who qualified this past year in Student Congress. The Talking Bluejays are coached by Mark Harris.
Orchestra members qualify for state
At the District Orchestra contest on March 4 and 5, seven Raytown High students earned I ratings, advancing to state, and 13 students earned II ratings. Those earning Is were: Elana Erickson for a viola solo, Demetrius Hampton and Samantha Carroll for a string duet, Sydney Middleton and Tyler King for a string duet, Viviana Olvera for a violin solo, and Skylar Thompson for a violin solo. These students will compete at state on April 29. Those earning IIs were: Tariah Baker for a piano solo, Asha Berry for a violin solos, Octavia Copes and Dawson
Schmutzler for a string duet, Demetrius Hampton for a cello solo, Sage McKenna and Asha Berry for a string duet,
Sydney Middleton for a cello solo, Andrew Romero and Hope Romero for a string duet, Anna Ryan and Darra
Harper for a string duet, and Hannah Steele for a piano solo. The orchestra is under the direction of Amy Sadler.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month
I have been blessed to spend my life around strong women – my mother, my sisters, my wife and my daughter, among them – which is why it is important for me to join millions of others in celebrating Women’s History Month. Women have made great strides, but there are still those threatening to dismantle all their hard fought benefits and rights. Since the first commemoration in 1987, the month of March has been set aside to recognize women who have contributed to and sacrificed for our nation. Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross; American Poet Maya Angelou, and young Malala Yousafzai, who fought for her right to an education, despite a bullet piercing her skull, are just a few of the women we celebrate. Despite the progress that has been made, American women on average still earn only 79 cents for every dollar earned by men. Sadly, the United States continues to be the only developed country that does not ensure paid sick days or paid maternity leave. I also want to recognize and thank the 2 million women veterans who have served our country. There is no match for your bravery, dedication, and sacrifice. This week First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden attended an annual recep-
tion in the Capitol’s National Statuary Hall, hosted by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, honoring women veterans. Mrs. Obama said during her remarks, “All of you learned how to build a team and lead others under pressure, and complete any mission in front of you no matter what it takes. If we all keep joining forces, then I am confident that we can serve our men and women in uniform, and our veterans, as well as they have served this country.” I will continue to fight for investments in and access to health care, education, and economic opportunities for all veterans. Additionally, I will continue to work hard on issues important to women and critical to a well-functioning nation. I voted against the 63rd attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the failed override of the President’s veto of the Republican Reconciliation Bill. This repeal would have defunded Planned Parenthood, ending access for many to significant key preventative health services including life-saving cancer screenings, well-women exams, birth control and advice on family planning. We learned yesterday that more than 20 million Americans have gained health insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act. Make no mistake: we cannot allow the same old toxic attacks on women’s access to health care and on working families to continue. I encourage you to join together this month to make America better for our daughters and granddaughters, so they may enjoy the equal treatment and equal opportunities that they so richly deserve. Warmly, Emanuel Cleaver, II Member of Congress
Jason Offutt It was the “safe space” movement on college campuses that tipped me off the world was coming to an end. At least the world as we know it. In 2015, protesters at various universities across the country (such as Yale, Princeton, Missouri and Johns Hopkins) claimed that certain areas on campus – such as a public quad – were now segregated. If a person didn’t look, act and think like the protestors, they could stay out. No, not only “could” stay out, but “would” stay out. Intolerance in the name of tolerance in American universities. What? This trend has bled into 2016. On Feb. 6, students angry with the casting for Northwestern University’s annual burlesque show claimed not being offered a part violated the students’ “safe space.” These actors felt persecuted because they didn’t land a part in a sex show? Maybe the director just didn’t find them attractive. Well, somebody had to say it. A poll by Pew Research showed the percentage of people who say the government should be able to block offensive comments, especially about minorities, was shocking at best. College educated people were less likely to agree (22 percent), whereas Millennials with a few years of college were more likely to agree (40 percent). When the poll throws in the opinions of countries that don’t have laws equivalent to the First Amendment, Millennials still rank above Spain when it comes to limiting freedom of speech. Hmm. If someone wants to let their stupid show, I say let them. It gives me more to
write about. The press has dubbed people actively in favor of limiting freedom of expression “anti-free speech protesters.” Let that rattle around in your head for a while. What’s happening here? This is America. We didn’t get our international reputation as loud, brash, uncultured cowboys by worrying if our words offended anyone (the United States is the world’s Texas). Saying what’s on our mind is as American as branding cattle and drinking bourbon. What happened? The people of America were once united behind a mutual love of beef and loud cars, and our unwavering hatred of soccer and anything French (with the exception of French fries, French toast and French maid uniforms). Now Americans love soccer (it’s the fifth most popular sport in the country between dwarf tossing and bear wrestling – actually, hockey and golf), we’re afraid to offend anyone – ever – and we award our youth with participation trophies, which serve to punish those who earn the award and reward those who do not. If there’s logic in any of this it’s the kind politicians use when they promise voters something for free. Limiting the freedom of speech in any capacity leads to a dangerous road, one Monty Python alumnus John Cleese is certain we’re already on. In a recent interview with the website “Big Think,” Cleese said this war on words is killing comedy. “All humor is critical,” Cleese said. “If you start to say, ‘We mustn’t. We mustn’t criticize or offend them,’ then humor is gone. With humor goes a sense of proportion and then, as far as I’m concerned, you’re living in ‘1984’.” Oh, man. John’s right. Turn off the lights and pass the Advil. And for you protestors out there, if you want a safe space in this world, you’ve got one. It’s called your house. Now stop making John Cleese angry. Jason Offutt’s latest book, “Across a Corn-Swept Land: An epic beer run through the Upper Midwest,” is available at amazon.com.
The Grand Ole Opry, Part VI: Little Jimmy Dickens
By George Michaud Little Jimmy Dickens was the Opry’s best friend. Many folks don’t realize that Jimmy had been a member since his induction in 1948 until his passing this past Jan. 02, 2015 at 94 years old. He didn’t look his age. He performed right up until he died after a short hospital stay. “To miss a performance to me, was like missing the inauguration of a president,” he once told me. “I’ve not missed one of those since the beginning of WWII, when I became old enough to vote.” Dickens was born James Cecil Dickens on Dec. 19, 1920. At the time of his death, Jimmy was the oldest living member of The Grand Ole Opry. He was inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame in 1983, the year that famed harpist Lloyd Lindroth began his surprising engagement at The Opryland Hotel. Ironically, Lindroth met Jimmy in person in late September of ‘83 on the set of “Nashville Now,” the TV show owned by Gaylord Entertainment. They were friends until Lindroth’s passing in 1994. When Lindroth died Jimmy said country music had lost a genius, that his
Entering his dressing room at The Opry was like entering his home. There were extra couches and seating because he was so popularity. A line would form at the other side of the door for those interested in getting his autograph, and he was so generous by not rushing anyone. His dressing room was always open to the public. If he was napping, he would jump right up and make you feel as though you were so important. That was Little Jimmy Dickens.
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Police searching for 2 suspects in late-night robbery
The Raytown Police Department are looking for two men suspected of robbing a business in the 8100 block of 87th Street at approximately 11 p.m. on March 2. The business owner told police he was closing his
business for the night when two black males armed with handguns approached. One man was described as wearing a black mask and blue hooded sweatshirt. The other man was described as standing at 5’8,” of medium
build, and with long dreadlocks. No injuries were reported. Police are asking anyone with information about the crime to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).
Charges in weekend chase, crash
A Kansas City man was charged March 6 with multiple felonies in connection with an alleged kidnapping during the weekend and the ensuing police chase that ended in a crash, leaving multiple victims injured. Hakeem K. Harris, 25, faces kidnapping, armed criminal action, resisting arrest and driving with a revoked license, the only misdemeanor among the charges. According to court records, police responded March 5 to a reported assault involving Harris. The victim, a woman acquaintance, told police she had been assaulted and held against her will for up to two hours after Harris allegedly strangled and threatened the victim’s
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life with a knife, police documents state. He reportedly assaulted the woman after he couldn’t find a firearm he believed the victim was keeping from him. The victim was taken to the home of relative to get money for Harris and she stayed in the home and called police. Harris eventually left the area, police documents state.
Later police saw the vehicle that Harris reportedly was driving at a gas station and officers initiated a traffic stop. Harris reportedly fled from police until he ran a red light at Truman Road and crashed into a vehicle, causing three other vehicles to wreck. Multiple people were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police documents state. During interviews with police following his arrest, Harris denied owning a gun, seeking a gun or strangling and threatening the victim. Harris is being held on $100,000 bond. He was scheduled for a court hearing Monday.
Blue Springs man gets 5 years for thousands of child porn images
A Blue Springs man was sentenced to serve five years in federal prison March 8 for downloading thousands of images and videos of child pornography, which he made available to share over the Internet, according to Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Randall R. Brooks, 58, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dean Whipple to five years in prison without parole. On Oct. 19, 2015, Brooks pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography over
the Internet. During a 2014 investigation, an FBI task force officer downloaded multiple videos of child pornography from Brooks’s computer. Officers executed a search warrant at Brooks’s residence on March 14, 2014, and seized a desktop computer, a laptop computer and five hard drives. Examiners found approximately 1,324 photos and 387 videos that contained child pornography on Brooks’s computer. A recurring theme in many of the images and videos
in his collection was the graphic depiction of the rape and sodomy of prepubescent boys and girls, some as young as toddlers, by adult men. Images found in Brooks’s collection also included adults engaging in sexual acts with physically restrained prepubescent minors as well as depictions of minors engaging in bestiality. According to court documents, Brooks also engaged in online fantasy chats with what appeared to be minor children or adults posing as minor children.
A Kansas City woman pleaded guilty March 3 to the multiple felony counts in connection with the 2015 death of her child and injury of two others, according to a statement from Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. Marie J. Chishahayo, 37, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, abuse or neglect of a child – resulting in death, firstdegree domestic assault, armed criminal action and abuse or neglect of a child – causing serious emotional or physical injury.
According to court records, police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Vine Street on a reported burned child. One child, age 2, was found deceased and a second child, age 3, was transported to the hospital. Two other juveniles, ages 9 and 4, were found inside. The mother, according to court records, told police, initially, that she had not struck the children. She said the 9-year-old child had struck the children. She said the boy stated that he heated a knife and burned
one of the children all over the child’s body. She said she allowed him to do this because god had told him to do so. Upon further questioning she said she had struck both children, using a long plastic rod on one. And she said she had hit the other because the child would not get out of bed. The mother also said she observed the 9-year-old pick up the child later found dead and throw the child against the wall. A sentencing date has not been set.
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Dickens recorded a large number of unique songs for Columbia Records, and in 1962 he hit a big one with the No. 1 hit “The Violet and The Rose.” He was said to have been the only country performer to travel the entire globe. His appearance on “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson” made a huge impact on his career because Johnny Carson got a kick out of this humble and interesting performer. Around that time, his No. 1 hit “May the Bird of Paradise Fly up Your Nose” got more attention than any other song.
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Every country star at the time asked Dickens to appear in their country music videos, so much so that even Willie Nelson used him. He was a star of just about every video made. One such time Dickens performed on The Opry as “Willie Nelson, After Taxes,” which he jokingly said got attention. By then Jimmy was nearing 90 years of age and still going strong, sometimes sitting in for Roy Acuff, “The King of Country Music,” as host. At the 2011 Country Music Awards, Jimmy dressed
Scan Code To Read Application Details and Apply or Visit RaytownEagle.com/news/ job-listings/ like Justin Bieber, making fun of Bieber’s paternity scandal. This brought the house to their feet. On Christmas Day, 2014, after suffering a stroke, Dickens was hospitalized. They were going to have a huge celebration for his birthday, and for being the oldest living member of The Grand Ole Opry. He passed away of cardiac arrest after the New Year. He was survived by his wife Mona Dickens, who was a sweetheart of a lady and always tended to his needs, and his two daughters, Lisa and Pamela.
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Hope Elizabeth Watts Bare February 12, 1924 - March 3, 2016. Hope Elizabeth Watts was born Feb 12, 1924 at an English Ridge farm house in Pottawatomie County near Havensville, KS. She was the fourth of Fred Watts and Rosa May Clements’ five children. From the 1st through the 8th grade she attended the one room English Ridge School, located a little over ½ mile south of the farm home. She was an excellent scholar, placing highest on the 8th grade county exams in 1938. In 1942, Hope graduated as valedictorian from Havensville High School and received several college scholarships. In addition to her studies, she participated in 4-H club (president), the Girl Reserves, and lettered in basketball. Over the years, she kept in touch with her classmates and frequently attended high school reunions. Hope continued her education at Kansas State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Kansas State with high honors in 1946. She helped pay her way through college working in the college cafeteria, cleaning houses for room and board, and babysitting for 10 cents/hour. While babysitting, she would sometimes have to iron shirts. She detested ironing and was an avid supporter of permanent press - once it was developed. She remained a loyal K-Stater all her life, rooting for the Wildcats and attending college reunions. Hope initially taught Home Economics in Haven, KS (1946-1947) then resigned in support of a teacher who was sexually harassed by the principal. She then worked for three months as a Clark County Home Demonstration Extension Agent in Ashland, KS giving home care advice. From 1947 to 1950, Hope taught home economics at Silver Lake, KS starting a boys’ class that was very popular. In 1950, she began teaching in Manhattan, KS (1950-1953), where she started dating Chet Bare. Hope married Chet on June 14th, 1953 at the Buck’s Grove Methodist Church. After the wedding, Hope and Chet spent the summer in Ft Collins, Colorado where she completed her Master’s of Education at Colorado State University while Chet first worked on the railroad, then a local pickle factory. They moved to Kansas City, KS where Hope taught at Central Junior High (1953-1955) while Chet attended medical school. Hope continued with substitute teaching after they started a family in 1955. She was active at her children’s schools, serving as PTA officer in both the junior and senior high schools. Later, she taught pre-school at the Blue Ridge Methodist Church for five years. She remained an active member of the honorary teachers’ organization, Delta Kappa Gamma, since she was inducted in 1951. She encouraged education in her children and all have college degrees. Hope had an open, easy manner, expansive patience and a ready grin. Generous in all aspects of her life, she was an inspiration for many women, including students, friends, and colleagues. She was an excellent caregiver. She raised six children and cared for her both parents and mother-in-law as they aged. While she enjoyed all people, children were especially dear. In addition to teaching, she enjoyed interacting with Halloween’s trick or treating children and was active in Scouts. She had a
good sense of humor which was necessary with Chet and the children. Hope was active member of the Blue Ridge Methodist Church joining in 1959. She was a member of Lydia Circle, the United Methodist Women’s Association, and served as condolence chairman for the church from 1973-1996. She shared Chet’s interest in genealogy and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. After the children were grown, she met weekly with a coffee group and a luncheon group (Devilish Red Hatters). Hope enjoyed with Chet, canning tomatoes and green beans from their large garden. Hope loved growing flowers, particularly roses. Other loves include travelling. Over the years, the family travelled by car throughout North America including Mexico City, Nova Scotia, and Alaska. Hope went to World’s Fairs, family reunions, England, Ireland, an African Safari, cruises through the Panama Canal and the Mediterranean Sea, and a church trip to Israel and Egypt. Hope and Chet were married for nearly 63 years. She is survived by her husband Chet; children Mark, Lance (Suzanne), Garth, Jane (Steve), Marla and Cleve (Tara); and ten grandchildren, Alan, Stephen, Kevin, Sabrina, Delaney, Kelsey, Grace, Lauren, Sarah, and Megan. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Buck’s Grove Church, Attn: Joyce, 704 W 1st Street, Holton, KS 66436. Funeral service will be 2:00pm, Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64133. Burial will follow. Visitation will be Friday, 6-8pm, at the chapel. Yvonne E. Cagley On February 5, 2016, Yvonne E. Cagley, 54, was welcomed home buy her Savior Jesus Christ after a valiant fight against cancer. Yvonne graduated from Raytown High School in 1980 and earned two Bachelor degrees. She touched many lives and will be dearly missed. A service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2:00 p.m. at the Word of Life Community Church, 210 Spring Street, Belton, MO. Gene W. Davidson Davidson, Gene W. 88, passed on March 5th after a marriage of 50 years to the late Marilyn Davidson (nee Chiecsek). Beloved husband of Maria Davidson until his passing. Loving father of Bryan (Deena) Davidson, Lynn (Curt) McCullough and the late Julie (Bob) Grimm. Grandfather of Paije (Billy) Croghan, Lindsey Davidson and Sam McCullough. Dear brother, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend to many. Gene was an early graduate from Raytown High School, the class of 1945, where upon he enlisted in the Navy Air Corps and served as a combat air crewman. He attended photography school after his discharge and worked as a studio portrait cameraman in Kansas City. Gene hitchhiked around the country, arrived in St. Louis and worked for a while at Comfort Corner and Erkers Optical Co as a camera salesman. He met and married Marilyn in 1950 and found the need for steady income, so a job with Pitney Bowes was the solution until he retired 38 years later. He had continued his interest in photography and opened a small business where he sold his own work. In an attempt to realize a childhood desire, he obtained his wife’s permission to take tap dance lessons. At age 62 it wasn’t an easy task, but with his wife’s support persevered. In his eight years of dancing, collected several awards and at times entertained at various nursing and retirement homes. Gene was an excellent mechanic, a very good photographer, an adequate dancer, an average bowler and a terrible guitar player.
In his spare time he wrote a seniors column for several local newspapers and also this obituary, his final effort. Dad penned his obituary in 2001 after the death of our mother. Since then he remarried, remained active enjoying bowling, walking, tinkering around the house, and trips to the casino. He lived a full life and loved his family very much, we will miss him. Our special thanks to his caregivers at the de Greeff Hospice House for their kindness and care in his final days. Services: Funeral was at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road Thursday, March 10, at 10:00 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday, March 9, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Donald Evanson Age 80 of Raytown, MO (formerly of Fox Lake,Illinois) passed away February, 22 2016 in Independence, MO. Don was born October 13, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Anne (Serocke) and Charles C. Evanson. Don and his family relocated to the Kansas City area in 1970. Don is survived by one Daughter, Michele Dombrowski of Menominee, MI, two brothers, Charles of Crystal Lake, IL .George (Bonnie) of Fox Lake IL,one Sister Mary Ann Baird of Colona, IL.and numerous nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife Mary K. (Kathy) and one Brother, Walter (Wally) of Loveland CO Don was a member of Southwood church of the Nazarene. Services are pending and a Memorial Tribute to Don will be announced at a later date. Frederick Reid Harder Frederick Reid Harder passed away peacefully while in the care of Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson on March 4, 2016. He fought a courageous battle with Leukemia but it was his time to go. He was born on July 22, 1938, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Reid T. and Agnes Vivian Harder. He graduated from Ottawa High School in 1956 where he was President of the Student Council and the State’s leading high school scorer in 1955-56. He graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree. While there, he was a starter on the basketball team for four years and lettered four years in track. He accepted a Regular Army Commission as a Second Lieutenant, promoted to First Lieutenant and graduated from Paratrooper School and served from 1960 through 1963. He retired as a Real Estate Agent with Nottingham Realty in Overland Park, Kansas, in 2000 and he and his wife, Rita, moved to the SaddleBrooke Adult Retirement Community in Tucson, Arizona. He played on many USTA tennis teams while in Kansas City and Arizona and was on teams that went on to Sectionals and Nationals. He was on the team that won the Gold Medal in Senior Olympics in Basketball in Tucson in 2003 for the 65 and over age group. He is survived by the love of his life, Rita, of SaddleBrooke and his sons, Bradley R. Harder of Raytown, MO; Scott F. Harder of Overland Park, KS; and Kevin J. Harder of Olathe, KS., his sister, Gwen Todd of Ottawa, KS; his grandchildren Brandon and Courtney; and four great- grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Gene and Jan Alley of Overland Park, Ks; nephew, Mike Alley; nephew, David Alley and his wife, Patty; great-nephew, Michael Alley and great-niece, Megan Alley. Cremation and no formal memorial service is planned. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory or to your favorite charity. Anna Marie Nowlin Anna Marie Nowlin, 97, of rural Blackwater, MO, died Monday, February 29, 2016 at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall with William W. Harlow officiating. Burial will be in Old Lamine Cemetery in Cooper County. Visitation
will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Old Lamine Cemetery and an online guestbook is available online at www.campbell-lewis.com Born January 13, 1919, in Arrow Rock, she was the daughter of the late John William Larkin and Stella Mae Edson Larkin. She lived in the Blackwater area her entire life where she was a graduate of Blackwater High School. On February 23, 1944 she married Joseph William Nowlin who preceded her in death on October 3, 1963. In addition to helping on the farm, she was a homemaker. Survivors include one nephew, Tom Osborne of Raytown; two nieces, Janet Osborne Kent of Independence, and Karen Larkin Green of the state of Texas; her great-nephews and nieces: David Green, Kelly Green Williams, Paul Richard Branz, and Traci Lynn Wentz; as well as great-great-nieces: Alexandria Williams, Claire Williams, and Adia Lynn Wentz. Richard Sean Rice Richard Sean Rice, 44, of Blue Springs, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Services were Saturday, March 5. His survivors on the Rice side include his father, Steven Kent Rice, of Raytown; three sisters, Beth Rice, Grace Toy and Jaunna Rice, all of Kansas City; and three nephews, Hunter Rice, Charlie Toy and Finnley Stuber. He was loved by all. Wesley E Robinson Wesley E Robinson, 60, of Raytown, MO passed away March 5, 2016 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Wes was born September 4, 1955 in Kansas City, KS. Wes was a lifelong musician, known for his on- stage fiddle tricks, harmonica skills, and vocals, and was an expert in the field of screen printing. Wes is preceded in death by daughter Melissa Guillotte; Father Lyle Robinson; and sister Phyllis Holland, and is survived by his wife of 34 years Sandy Robinson; sons Dusty Robinson, Jeremy Malone, and Kristopher Robinson; Mother Collie Robinson; Stepmother Theresa Robinson (Larry Tholl); Siblings Steve Robin-
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son (Kathy), Sandy Sawyers, Martie Damon (Mike), Lori Robinson; Dave Witte (Lisa), Stephanie Gegg (Jim), Patty Berberich (Kevin), and Mary Witte; three grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday March 10 from 6 to 8pm, Funeral March 11th at 10am, both at Floral Hills Funeral Home in Raytown, MO. Burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider donations to the Brain Injury Association of Kansas & Greater KC. Arrangements: Floral Hills Funeral Home 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd. KCMO 64133 (816)353- 1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial. Calvin White Sr. Calvin White Sr., 53 Raytown Mo. died Feb. 25, 2016. services were Sat. Mar. 05, 2016, 11am at Blue Hills Of Nazarene 103rd Blue Ridge. visitations began 10am. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Tamra Jo Wolfe-McMahon Tamra Jo Wolfe-McMahon, age 57, of Independence, passed away peacefully at her home, Feb. 29, 2016. She was born December 1, 1958 in Kansas City, MO to David A and Dixie Lee Wolfe (Ewan). She was raised in Kansas City; she graduated from Raytown South High School in 1977. She started her medical career as surgical technician at Truman Medical Center. She attained a B.S.N. degree, with honors, from University of Kansas in 1990. She last worked at St Josephs Hospital. She married James McMahon December 5, 2008, in Kansas City. They had been soul mates for 31 years. She loved life; her family and friends, her cats(Blue Bell & Felix), her flowers and cooking. In her younger years she enjoyed playing softball as an all star catcher on several traveling teams.Tamra was an advanced qualified scuba diver. She loved to help others, family and friends, and her patients. Preceded in death by her parents, sisters Charlene Cooper & Terri King. She is survived by husband Jim McMahon of the home. Sister Cindy Dernier
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and companion Jeff Meyer of Raytown. Many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed and always loved by her family and friends. In leiu of flowers donations may be made to Shriner’s International. Cheryl Diane Work Cheryl Diane Work, 54, of Sparta, NJ died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Newton Medical Center. Born at McConnell Air Force base in Wichita, Kansas on January 13, 1962. She graduated from Raytown South HS in 1979. She lived in Sparta, NJ for nine years. Cheryl received her Masters in Chemical Engineering from University of MO, Columbia and also received her MBA from Baker University. She was a Chemical Engineer at Becton, Dickinson & Company in Franklin Lakes, NJ for nine years. Cheryl was preceded in death by her stepfather, Dr. Albert Eshelman. She is survived by her three children, Rachael Work of Sparta, Hannah Work of Sparta and David Work of Williston, ND; her mother Luella Eshelman of Lee’s Summit, MO; her father, Dr. Charles Empson, Sr., of Liberty, KS. She is also survived by her three brothers, Stephen Empson of Raytown, MO, Charles Empson, Jr., of Lee’s Summit, MO and Kevin Empson of Troy, IL and her life partner Brian Myers of Sparta, NJ. A memorial service will be held on March 12, at 2:00pm at Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. After the service all are invited to join us for a light dinner in the social hall for a celebration of Cheryl’s life. Memorial donations may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , Donor services, PO Box 40723, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or NY Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th St., NY,NY 10065 or Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church. Michael A. Young Michael A. Young, 58, of Raytown, MO, died Feb 27, 2016. Memorial services Thurs, Mar 3, at Corinthian MBC. Arr Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors.
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Entertainment Guide ‘London Has Fallen’ so bad it’s good By Livingston Brees Before we get started, I need to geek out about the awesomeness of the “Game of Thrones” trailer HBO released earlier this week. Not only did the trailer make me want to see the upcoming season even more than I already did, but the producers made perfect use of a cover of the Chris Isaak tune “Wicked Game.” Flat-out awesomeness. April 24 can’t get here soon enough. OK, now on to the silver screen. While at least one extremely awful action movie is released almost every week, it is a rarity for
one of those movies to be so bad they transcend their own awfulness to become great. Movies like “Road House,” “Commando,” “Cobra,”
“Street Fighter,” “Masters of the Universe,” “Invasion USA,” pretty much anything with Dolph Lundgren, and last year’s awful action epic “San Andreas” all suffer from unbelievable and overthe-top action set pieces, awful dialogue and wooden acting, but we love them with all our hearts. While this week’s selection, “London Has Fallen,” isn’t quite as delightfully bad as other cult action flicks, I’m sure it will make its way up my list as time passes. Seriously, even though Gerard Butler’s character never gets to spout dialogue close to Swayze’s classic line, “You’re
too stupid to have a good time” in “Road House,” he comes pretty close. “London Has Fallen” is a sequel to the modest 2013 hit “Olympus Has Fallen.” In that film, heavily armed and highly trained terrorists launched a bold daytime attack on the White House while the president (Aaron Eckhart) and his staff are held hostage. Luckily for the president, former Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Butler) is there to do his best John “Die Hard” McClane impression, being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Butler’s character eventu-
ally saves the day, the president and his family are saved and they all live happily ever after. At least until the beginning of “London Has Fallen.” That flick opens a few years after the events of the first film with the death of the British Prime Minister. As the world’s most powerful leaders gather in London for a funeral, you guessed it, a group of terrorists unleash a massive attack, leaving the city in chaos and ruins. With Eckhart’s President Asher again directly in harm’s way, Butler’s Banning must again take action to deliver him to safety. Bad guys are killed, historic landmarks
are destroyed, F-bombs are dropped left and right, and “London Has Fallen” slowly evolves from a generic action flick to an awful, overthe-top action extravaganza that I liked much more than I should have. I would normally point out some specific dialogue to back up my points, but the only lines I can remember are littered with glorious profanity and aren’t suitable for print. Just trust me when I tell you, it’s so bad, it’s good. Maybe watching this gave me a little nostalgia for those classic action movies of my youth, or maybe I feel re-
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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Free Tax Help for Seniors Feb. 3 – Apr. 13, every Wed., 10 am-2 pm MCPL-Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Rd. AARP Tax-Aide representatives will be at the Library to assist seniors with moderate to low incomes with tax questions and tax return preparation. No farm returns or rental properties, please. The tax preparation season is February 1 - April 15. Please contact branch for further information at 816353-2052. Free Tax Assistance Feb. 6 – Apr. 13, every Sat., 9 am-2 pm MCC-Longview, 500 SW Longview Rd., Business Building, Rooms 202 and 204, Lee’s Summit MCC, in partnership with Next Step KC, is hosting counselors from Voluntary Income Tax Assistance or VITA for those who qualify for free aid. Tax services (federal and state electronic e-filing) for individuals with household income of less than $53,000 are available on three MCC campuses: MCC-Maple Woods, MCC-Longview and MCC-Penn Valley. Annual Lenten Shrimp Boil Feb. 12 – Mar. 18, 5-7pm St. Regis Church Parish Hall, 8941 James A Reed Rd. All our invited. Choose from jumbo boiled shrimp; battered fish filet or cheese pizza and sides new potatoes, corn on the cob, coleslaw, a roll and lemonade, tea, coffee or water to drink. Desserts and soda are
also available for purchase. Shrimp or fish dinners $10; pizza $5 and Family Meal Deal of $40 maximum. Live music every week. Take a night off from cooking and have fun socializing. Raytown Night at the Mavericks Mar. 11, 7– 9 pm Silverstein Eye Centers Arena, Independence, Mo Ticket offer not available at Box Office. Ticket sales END MARCH 4! Missouri Mavericks vs Tulsa Oilers. Don’t miss the fun and excitement. Join your community for a great evening. For more information, call 816-353-8500 or stop by to buy your tickets TODAY at the Raytown Chamber, 5909 Raytown Trafficway. CPR & First Aid Class Mar. 12, 9:30 am Raytown EMS, 10020 E. 66th Terr. Survive & Thrive is hosting a Family & Friends CPR/First Aid class. The cost is $10. Scholarships are available. Childcare for two to 12-yearolds provided through Survive & Thrive’s Parents’ Morning Out 9 am to noon. Parents can register by calling 816-726-7133. Chess Free Play Mar. 12, 1-3 pm (2nd Sat. monthly) MCPL-Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Rd. Play chess, learn the basics, brush up on your chess skills, challenge other players at Free Chess Play at the Library in collaboration with the Raytown High School
Chess Team coaches. Chess boards and chess pieces will be provided. All ages - from elementary to high school students, and adults are welcome to play. (All ages) Registration is required. Register online or call (816) 353-2052. Un-Professionals Trivia Night Mar. 15, 6– 8 pm Extreme Grand Prix, 6731 Blue Ridge Blvd. Doors open at 5:15. Teams need to be checked in before 6 pm. Extreme to offer drink & food specials.Individuals welcome! 1st Place – Cash prize, 2nd & 3rd Place – Prizes to be determined. $5.00 per person up to a 5 member team (at least 2 to be called a team) Must pre-register and pay in advance. Contact staff@raytownchamber.com Amateur Radio (HAM) Radio Test Given Mar. 15 @ 7-8 pm Raytown Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Ave. Take your Amateur Radio (Ham) Test by the K0GQ Amateur Radio Club every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact Robin Cross, W0FEN, at 816-356-0888 or email to confirm this schedule has not changed. Family Pancake Breakfast Mar. 19, 8:30-10:30 am Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd. The community is invited to a family pancake breakfast with all proceeds going to REAP. Breakfast includes pancakes, bacon or sausage
and choice of juice, coffee or milk. Cost is $6 adults, $3 age 12 and under. Saison Yoga Mar. 19 @ 10 am – 12:30 pm Crane Brewing, 6515 Railroad St. It takes some heat to brew this farmhouse-style field beer. Saison is refreshing and dry which will pair nicely with a hot and sweaty yoga class. Pre-enroll at ThrivePilatesKC.com. $15 pre-enrolled, $20 at the door. Bring ID, mat and water. For age 21 and older. Class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Beer tasting from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Upcoming class: Mar. 26, Apricot Weiss Pilates. ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-737-9955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Al-Anon Family Group
Weekly: Mondays at 7:00 pm Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. (west side door, lower leve) Have you been affected by someone else’s drinking? We can help you find solutions that lead to serenity. 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 Arts Council http://raytownarts.org Raytown Community Symphonic Band rehearsals: All musicians welcome! Weekly: Thursday from 6:45 pm-8:15 pm St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9349 E 65th St. Contact: RaytownCmmunityBand@gmail.com Raytown 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. 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 TOPS - Chapter #0255 Weekly: Tuesdays at 9:00 am-10:45 am Loma Vista Baptist Church, 8622 Blue Ridge Blvd. All are welcome to TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Betty at 816-356-6788 or Faye at 816-358-4350 Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/ raytownwomenoftoday Club Room at Raytown HyVee, 9400 E. 350 Hwy. Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com
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Spinach artichoke bubble bake
By Jacqui Duran
Spinach artichoke bubble bake
Holy bubble bake, Batman! Have you ever tried a bubble bake before? If not, you will after you read this, I promise you that! It was Meatless Monday in our house this week and I wanted something that would be hearty enough to sate my husband’s hunger before work, but I wasn’t up for a lot of work in the kitchen on a Monday night. Monday night, meet bubble bake. There are so many variations of this meal, but the spinach and artichoke version is our favorite. So let’s jump in, because honestly, this is a recipe you will go crazy for.
• One package of frozen chopped spinach (thaw and drain) • One can artichoke hearts (drain and chop roughly) • One can Grands biscuits • Eight ounces cream cheese • One cup sour cream • Two teaspoons of cayenne pepper (optional, but I suggest having a little heat!) • Two cups shredded mozzarella cheese • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese Mmm, artichoke hearts. I could eat these at least three times a week. Drain the water and lay out to chop roughly. Add the artichoke hearts to a large mixing bowl and then add in the thawed and
drained frozen spinach. With a food processor (or just your brute strength), combine the rest of the ingredients. In the food processor, or another bowl, add the cream cheese, sour cream, one cup of the mozzarella, the parmesan, salt and pepper (to taste) and cayenne pepper. Mix it up and add it to your spinach and artichoke bowl, and fold in. We are almost done with the prep. So little work for such a delicious payoff! Next, cut the Grands biscuits and into fourths. Mix the pieces into the bowl of mix We need to combine all of this, so gently fold the mixture into the pieces of biscuits
until it’s all evenly coated. And there we have it, in all its gooey goodness! Heat your oven to 350 degrees and grab your nine-by-nine oven-safe dish and lightly spray it with cooking spray. Add in your biscuit mixture and spread evenly. Finally, top it with the remaining one cup of shredded mozzarella, and pop the dish full of deliciousness into the oven for one hour. After about 20 minutes your house will begin to smell of cream cheese heaven and either you, your spouse or your kids will want a peek at the little bubbles on the cheese. That is what heaven looks like. For the last four to five minutes, I changed my oven to broil just so I could get a nice golden brown layer of cheese on top. (It’s my husband’s favorite part) Then you spoon out and plate up. My toddler isn’t a huge fan of spinach (let’s be honest, neither are my older kids), but even the little one will eat this. Maybe it’s because Mom and Dad are
drooling, but it’s probably because the biscuits and cheese totally steal the show in this meal. So there you have it. You have been introduced to the bubble bake. Feel free to mix it up and try different flavor combinations. Some other favorites of mine are a pepperoni pizza bubble bake — add in pepperoni and/or sausage instead of the spinach and artichoke — and buffalo chicken bubble bake with chopped
chicken and buffalo sauce. Be creative and have fun. After all, that’s the point when you are cooking for your family. Add the love.! Jacqui Duran lives in Raytown, Missouri with her husband and three children. Jacqui shares her passion for food and cooking on Facebook at www. facebook.com/homefordinner. mom and on her blog at http:// executivechefmom.blogspot. com. Follow her on Instagram @ jduran1313.
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Raytown Sports
FROM THE STANDS
Sports Succotash
By Sterling L. Brown sports@raytowneagle.com @SterlingBrownKC Every now and then there is too much going on to not spread the love. From time to time we will grace the back page with a potpourri of topics, and I’ll spit a hot take, drop a news bit, or bloviate over some fringe point from the outer sports ethos. I may use this as a time to delve into the impact sports has on culture and race - yes they are two totally separate things. Only fanatics panic in spring training At the time of this penning, factoring in split-squad games, the Boys in Blue are 4-6. After starting 0-4 there were some murmurs of agitation that maybe the PECOTA rankers and sabermatricians were right that the Royals would be down this year. Psyche. Nine Royals have homered. Edinson Volquez pitched three shutout innings on Tuesday. Wade Davis is frigging nails, still. Joakim Soria looks like his old Royal self following Volquez the other day, too. Also, Kyle Zimmer and Miguel Almonte have both thrown a total of 10 innings, and on Wednesday Alex Gordon had a four-hit game. Hosmer is raking, and Paulo Orlando is looking like Jarrod Dyson’s six weeks on the shelf might cost him his job. Needless to say, it’s dogon spring and no one else has spiked themselves, so far. Much love to the Cardinals! The Raytown South Boys Basketball Team has won the Sectional Championship in the MSHAA State Playoffs. The last time the Cardinals accomplished this feat, was 2003. Tuesday night the Cards avenged their loss in last years’ sectionals to the same Bolivar team, winning 59-52 at Blue Springs High School. Also, late Wednesday evening, first year Head Coach Aaron Ihm was announced District Coach of the Year. The Cardinals are
Movie continued from page 7 ally sorry for Butler, whose “Gods of Egypt” is on pace to be one of the biggest bombs in history. Regardless, I had a fun time watching “London Has Fallen,” and I’d be willing to bet dollars to pesos some of you guys will, too.
“Room” After spending nearly two hours watching explosions and awful dialogue, I needed to cleanse my palate with something critically acclaimed and award-winning.
thrusting their wings concurrent with a wave of momentum on and off the court. The superintendent of Raytown C-II Schools, Allan Markley, has declared a Districtwide Red Friday, promoting all Raytown school district staff and students wear red to support the Cards. Then, to add applause to accolade, Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough declared this Friday, March 11, Raytown South Boys Basketball Appreciation Day and has encouraged the entire city to drop down and get their Cardinal on by wearing red all over town! The southsiders play St. Joseph Lafayette High School on March 12 at the Independence Events Center. Tip is 7:45 p.m. In Chiefs Kingdom, football season never ends The Chiefs made news this week with some puzzling moves and some encouraging ones. First and foremost, they let Tamba Hali go, then re-signed him, but did so at the cost of $4 million. I’m glad Tamba Hali is back so they do not have to give the reigns to Dee Ford next season. There was some exodus in the first official day of the new league year as, according to varying sources, Chase Daniel signed with the Eagles, Jeff Allen (reportedly) signed a long-term deal with the Texans, and Tyvon Branch signed a twoyear deal with the Cardinals (of Arizona. I know Coach Adkins at Ray South would lick his chops, but I digress). But, again, there was some critical addition by retention. In my opinion, the biggest (re) signing of free agency for the Chiefs on defense came late on Wednesday when they resigned DE/DT Jaye Howard, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, for two years and “up to” $12 million with north of $8 million in guarantees. Add the resigning of Derrick Johnson, and the Chiefs look poised to weather the potential storm that could be their 2016 draft, as it was also reported on Wednesday that the Chiefs would be slapped on the bridge of the nose for allegedly tampering with Jeremy Maclin in 2015’s free agency period. The league is stripping the Chiefs of their 2016 3rd round pick and a 6th in 2017. The club has already announced they will appeal, via a statement by Owner Clark Hunt.
Everybody loves a good fight UFC 196 aired, March 5. I love MMA. I will write from time to time about the savage brutality that is mixed martial arts. MMA, particularly the UFC and to a lesser extent Bellator, are so much the living example of two phenomena in sports that continuously renew themselves; parity and the power of the hype machine. The UFC, President Dana White and their hype machine are the “rising tide” that lifts however many boats they want to at any given time. But the parity provided by another man or woman’s fists (or foot, or forearm, et cetera) breathes life into an entertainment spectacle that is worth watching. Many MMA fighters do not transcend mainstream sports, or pop culture for that matter, because they get really bloody every time they are on TV. And they get too ugly to pitch products or model clothing because they use their face as a practice mat every day. So, when an athlete enters our lives like Conor McGregor, and he has the winds of promotion blowing him into our living rooms, you notice. His brash sense of poetic, Irish bravado was silenced via rear-naked choke by a guy who was training for a triathlon 12 days before he stepped into the octagon on late notice. McGregor was fighting two weight classes higher (welterweight - 170 pounds) than the class where he holds the belt (flyweight -145 pounds). Nothing reverberates louder than the thud of a fallen. And, to boot, Holly Holm, the woman who defeated Ronda Rousey, the UFC’s last hyped commodity, was choked out via neck crank/ rear naked choke by Misha Tate. Tate lost to Rousey twice during Ronda’s run as champion before getting her head kicked in November 2015. Talk about parity. Sterling Brown is a loving husband and father of 3. Living in Raytown and working as a Behavior Interventionist and Girl’s Basketball Coach at Raytown South High School, he is a life long resident of the KC Metro. A few of his passions are doing play-by-play sports commentary, playing with Star Wars Legos with the kids, eating Rotel dip while drinking a Stella Artois, and camping & fishing. #Ballislife #KeepChoppingWood #allthelegosarereallyforme
I made a quick stop by the local Redbox and saw “Room,” featuring this year’s Best Actress Oscar winner Brie Larson was available, so I scooped it up. Wow, what a great flick this one turned out to be. “Room” tells the story of Ma, played to perfection by Larson, who has been held captive for seven years in an enclosed space. On the fifth birthday of her son Jack, played by newcomer Jacob Tremblay in a stellar performance, Ma decides to tell him the truth about “Room,” which is what they call their world of isolation. With Jack’s help, Ma hatches a plan to finally escape “Room” and show him what real life is like outside in the world. “Room” is like two movies in one, and if you’ve seen the trailer, you already know what I’m talking about. As always, I try to keep my reviews spoiler free, and I’ll continue to do so now. For the first 45 minutes or so I was a nervous wreck. The camera work is up close
and personal, and the claustrophobia in “Room” is very real. As the plot unfolds, you can’t help but feel for Larson’s Ma, but as soon as she puts her plan into action, the emotions really come bubbling up. I can’t remember being so emotionally invested in a movie as quickly as I was with “Room,” and the whole third act continues that connection without being too heavy-handed. “Room” may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no denying this is a powerful film with some of the best acting I’ve seen in many years. “Room” also stars William H. Macy and Joan Allen. That’ll do it for this week, but I shall return in the next edition with my thoughts on “Zootopia,” as well as a preview for the highly anticipated “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice,” (long live Bat-Fleck) which starts March 25. See y’all next week, same “Bat-Time,” same “BatChannel.”
Photo by R.C. Jones Raytown High School senior guard Daquan Johnson drives to the basket during his team’s loss against Lee’s Summit in the district final.
The Raytown High School Bluejays lost the district 14 Class 5 championship game to the Lee’s Summit Tigers by 59 to 35. The Jays ended the season with a record of 21 wins and six losses.
Photo by R.C. Jones Raytown South High School Cardinal Hezekiah Goodwin pulls up for an off-balanced jumper against Bolivar on Tuesday.
The Raytown South High School Cardinals advanced to the quarterfinals in Class 4 basketball by defeating the Bolivar Liberators by 57 to 52 Tuesday. The Cardinals will play at 7:45 p.m. Saturday at the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena in Independence against St. Joseph’s Lafayette High School for a trip to the Class 4 final four in Columbia.
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