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Raytown March Madness! Ray-South Wins District Championship

Though the District Championship game is the last win of this season after suffering defeat to the Bolivar Liberators 64-52 this past Tuesday, the Card’s win marks the first District win in over a decade! Last time they won it was back in 2003 when Bud Lathrop was still coaching. The Cardinals certainly play a different style of ball now than they did in the Lathrop years, as the players have more freedom to ad lib. It has taken some time to show whether a different style of play can be effective in the postseason. Despite the adversity of losing key players to injury the Cards managed a 17-10 winning season.

Throughout the entire postseason #34 Tyrone Gibbs played like a beast, #24 Elijah Childs showed flashes of unstoppability, and the entire Cards’ team played with fire, passion an intensity. But it was the little mistakes that kept them from pulling away from their opponents in each of their victories, eking one out against Marshall 69-64, and a nail-biter against Grandview where the game was decided by a free throw from Gibbs with 1.1 left on the clock putting the Cards up 69-68 to close out the game. These little mistakes wound up being their demise as they racked up too many fouls sending the Liberators to the free throw line where they scored

Ray-South District 14 Champs 20 of their 64 points, 15 of which were in the 4th quarter. The Cards do show signs of promise for next season as they return some really good players who now have some postseason experience. Ray-South loses seniors, #1 Ronyeah Sigars, #5 Sergio Mack, #14 Tony Sisco, #32

#24 Elijah Childs getting the sure 2 with under a minute to go

Dominic Herndon, and #34 Tyrone Gibbs.

Boilivar Liberators double-team on #24 Elijah Childs

Raytown’s Game A Heartbreaker

#4 Hezekiah Goodwin goes up and scoops it under for 2 pts

#34 Tyrone Gibbs swatting Bolivar’s Bryce Krueger

Wildcats Emerge As Champions Of The Raytown Youth Basketball League

The 4/5th grade elementary tournament of the Raytown Youth Basketball League concluded Saturday, March 7 with the Tigers playing the Wildcats for the championship. The game ended tied in regulation 14-14 and went to sudden death overtime. Seth Markley scored the winning free throw to claim the championship

for the Wildcats. The Wildcats were led in scoring by Seth Markley who scored 8 points. The Tigers were led by Wayne Baily who scored 8 points. The team members of the Wildcats were: Denzel Derico, Darren Franklin, Josiah Johnson, Seth Markley, Jason Parson, Andrew Porter, Logan Reichert, Ace Richardson, and David Thompson.

The team members of the Tigers were: Wayne Bailey, Thomas Hampton, Corderro Jimenez, Dominic Korycki, Demitris Maple, Luke Markley, Cameron Otto, Joey Talley, Luke Taylor, and Alex Wagstaff. Both teams were coached by Allan Markley and Travis Hux.

Photo by R.C. Jones Bluejays #5 John Burton for an uncontested goal Raytown also lost a heartbreaker to Lee’s Summit last Friday losing 79-67 in the District Championship game. Next year Raytown will be without many seniors who are the heart and soul of the team: #2

Cortez Hall, #5 John Burton, #12 Jailen Gill, #14 Rondale Dunn, #21 Will Nelson, #22 Jordan Rucker, #24 Eugene Walls, and #35 Brandon Sublett. We wish all the Seniors the best!

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Raytown Parks & Recreation Programs Adult Softball Leagues Forming

The Parks Department is now offering adult softball leagues for the spring/summer. Different skill levels are available for Men, Coed and 50+ teams as well as double header leagues available in

the men’s ‘C’ division and no other leagues can beat our prices. Raytown provides ASA umpires, an official scorekeeper, fields drug and lined daily, and rainout line. The season starts in April for men’s, and coed leagues. Games will be played at Colman, Little Blue Trace or Ke-

nagy Parks for the spring/ summer season. Leagues will be played every night in Raytown’s Parks so there are plenty opportunities for all ball players interested.

Youth And Adult Tennis Lessons

The 2015 tennis program

is starting, with opportunities for everyone. Youth tennis lessons start In April, June, and July. The classes will run for five weeks and cost $40. Session is Tuesday mornings 8:00 a.m., Wednesday evenings 5:30 p.m., or Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m. All

participants must bring a can of balls and a few loaner rackets are available, and lessons will be at Kenagy Park. Session start dates are April 15, June 2, and July 7. Adult tennis Lessons will be on Monday and Wednesdays from 6 -7:00 p.m. and cost $45. Session dates will

start April 14, May 4, June 1, June 22, and July 13. There are limited spaces available, so sign up early if possible at the Raytown Parks office. For more information about the upcoming softball leagues or the tennis program call Raytown Parks (5912 Lane) at 358-4100.

Raytown Farmer’s Market Joins Beans&Greens By Diane Krizek The Raytown Farmer’s Market is joining Beans&Greens, a program that helps low income shoppers access and afford locally grown produce. Shoppers who receive government provided food assistance can use their SNAP (Supple-

mental Nutritional Assistance Program) assistance monies to buy produce. The Beans&Greens program not only stretches the dollars of low-income shoppers but adds another revenue source to help small-scale farmers become more profitable. The farmer’s market will swipe the SNAP card at

their EBT machine for a dollar amount to be deducted and the shopper will receive wooden tokens equaling the deducted amount plus a matching dollar amount. Some farmer’s markets in the Beans&Greens program match dollar for dollar up to $25 a week so the shopper who uses $20 of SNAP

would get $40 in tokens to spend. City Market in Kansas City matches up to $15 a week. Beans&Greens typically provides “matching dollars” but this year, Raytown Farmer’s Market must raise its own matching funds to start. Next year, the market will be eligible for a grant. The

Farmer’s Market is hoping to raise $5000 but needs at least $2000 to start. All donations are completely tax deductible. Once the matching fund account is seeded, the Raytown Farmer’s market can decide what the terms of its weekly matching dollars will be. One donor has already

launched a challenge to others with his $1000 donation. To make your donation, contact Elisa Bedsworth, Market Manager, at 816-399-9846 or raytownfarmersmarket@ gmail.com Raytown Farmer’s Market is scheduled to open May 2, 2015.

cent for little to nothing. Obviously this little detail was not mentioned to the Citizen Sales Tax Oversight Committee. Beyond this, I noticed others felt they weren’t being included in the political process and there was a lack of sincere communication and transparency from City Hall. I really was excited to be elected to the Board of Aldermen and I was ready to work to make a difference, not only for my ward, but the entire city. But, right after I was elected, the Walmart discussions began. Honestly I was embarrassed by the disrespect, both on and off camera, which was demonstrated toward many members

of the public who had concerns about that proposal. During and after these debates I witnessed a disturbing pattern whereby those who dared to disagree with this administration were further alienated from the political process. Cronyism became apparent through removals, appointments or lack of appointments to committees and subcommittees. Biased and inconsistent rules were applied to those who were favored or those who were not. Juvenile and unprofessional tactics were employed to prevent board members from discussing things like the Farmer’s Market or even the Raytown High/South High football

game, while talking about other events at BOA meetings were acceptable, because of who brought the issue up. Unfortunately, personal vendettas have caused the police department to be attacked. Also, these employees are being blamed for a retirement plan that was passed by voters in 1966. Minority members on the board have been virtually powerless to bring up discussions. I noticed that special and selective meetings were a common practice with the mayor and some aldermen, making one wonder if voting and comments at board meetings had been pre-decided. Just one example of this was seen with the

proposed EMS/FIRE merger presented by the Raytown Fire Department. A majority of the committee wished to establish dialog to at least hear the proposal, examine the possible benefits and discuss changes to see if it could be something good for Raytown. However, only one meeting took place before this committee was dissolved by a unilateral action, proving again that not all Aldermen’s vote was equal. This is hardly what most would consider “Open Government”. Most recently, unfounded rumors and accusations have been launched about the Charter. Even though the Charter

Alderman Speaks Out In Letter To The Editor

I believe we are entering an exciting time for our community. The elections for Mayor, Aldermen and a City Charter represent an opportunity to decide what we value and want from our city government. I want to expound on the letter I mailed out to make some things clearer that space didn’t permit before. While running for Alderman in 2013, I had the pleasure to speak with many people about the direction of our city. Some people were concerned that the Public Safety Sales Tax was not being spent as was promised to voters. In checking into this I found that City Hall claims that nearly all extra police positions promised were filled under the

Jason Greene Alderman Ward 2 new sales tax; that is true. What we didn’t see in the publications is that nearly an equal number of positions were reduced in the General Fund so in essence tax payers are paying an extra ½

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Get Ready To Vote

General Municipal Election April 7, 2015 All elected offices with openings are 4 year terms expiring April 2019. The ballot will look much like this and will include one question at the end. Mayor Pat Ertz (Ward IV Alderman incumbent) Michael McDonough City Collector Kathie Schutte Alderman Ward I Joe Creamer (incumbent) Karen Black Greg Walters Alderman Ward II Jim Aziere (incumbent)

Chris Rathbone Steve Guenther Alderman Ward III Mark Moore Ryan Myers Sterling L. Brown Alderman Ward IV Mary Jane Van Buskirk Steve Meyers Alderman Ward V Barry Park Eric Teeman QUESTION Shall the proposed Charter for the City of Raytown, Missouri, drafted by the Raytown Charter Commission, be adopted? YES / NO

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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for reporting on Mrs. Debra Thomas’ Loving Hands You Can Trust, LLC, residential care home for elderly persons with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease in the Raytown area. As a result, your article was taken into an important meeting of persons at a large local corporation who may donate to the organization, thanks to the credibility Letter to the Editor In the March 11th Raytown Times, I read Jim Aziere’s letter to the Editor and comments by Randy Battagler and Bob Phillips. The proposed charter is the foundation for the next chapter of Raytown. Mr. Aziere, I am sorry you chose not to add your name to the proposed charter. This living/ changeable document was designed to be our foundation/ framework of government not the detailed ordinances. Raytown has had numerous attempts and dollars spent to adopt a charter and make Raytown a progressive first ring suburb. As our past history indicates, a Charter is important enough to this town that somebody will keep coming back to try again, spending more time and money. Despite the diverse views of the Charter Commission, they were successful in creating a framework that mirrors our existing government. I agree Raytown needs, deserve and demands a professional government. We agree we require the most qualified, experienced, and educated staff members that our budget will allow. We expect these

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Becoming Ray Charles Was No Easy Task A One-On-One With Ray Charles

Letters to the editor Dear Diane,

your reporting offered. It also contributed to the Fox 4 TV report that was aired several times yesterday (Friday, March 6). Debbie Thomas is confident that she will be able to raise the remaining $50,000.00 to begin renovations and get her five-bedroom home in Independence open for the waiting list of people who need her and her staff’s caring services. Thank you, Diane!

JOHNNY CARSON

B.B. KING

By George Michaud

Lisa D. Stewart individuals to be honorable professionals that exceed our expectations. I believe we want appointed staff that desires to make Raytown their hometown, professionals that have pride in their community and believe in the opportunities we offer. Mr. Aziere, I am confused by your statement about the Mayor being the “executive in charge of daily operations” when the current ordinance states that the City Administrator is responsible for daily operations. The Mayor is a part-time position and the city administrator is required to conduct city business for normal business hours and as needed after hours. I think you have missed the difference between the Executive and Legislative branches of government. All Departments are required to submit an annual budget. The City Administrator is required to present the entire budget to the Board of Aldermen. As a framework, the charter does not stipulate how many department’s ordinance cover this, including the police who bring their respective budgets forward.

RAY CHARLES

PEARL BAILEY

BUDDY HACKETT

DON RICKLES

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Last week we covered my experience and learning how to wear the hat of “house booker”. After getting B. B. King to be our opening attraction for the six months of celebrities we were finally ready for Ray Charles, The Ray Charles Orchestra and the 6 girl back-up singers called the “Raeletts”. Ray had a six year long affair with Marjorie Hendricks, one of the original Raeletts and had one son named by her named Charles Payne. I think I was excited about this engagement more than any other artist, because, as I mentioned last week, being new at this, I felt if I ever got the chance to book Ray Charles, I’ve made it in the booking business. As fate would have it, at the last minute during the afternoon sound check, Mr. Charles said over the microphone, “I guess we’ll have do tonight without a followspot light man”, who was supposed to show up for rehearsals, but the union called and said he was not available for tonight’s show. I walked up to Ray and told him that “I would be happy to run the spotlight for tonight’s performances since I did this sort of thing while traveling down the road 15 years earlier and knew how to operate one”. Ray had invited me back to the dressing room to talk and meet with his stage manager so we could go over

the lighting cues for the two shows, the first at 7:p.m. and the second at 10:30 p.m. When show time arrived, I was standing by the lighting console and the follow-spot ready to go. His road manager announced over the house system, “Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to an evening with Ray Charles, The Ray Charles Orchestra and the Raeletts. Please welcome to the stage (and by that time the entire house was standing up clapping and yelling) Mr. Ray Charles”. His assistant walked Ray up to the piano holding him with one arm. By then I had chills up my spine and a feeling of butterflies which, I never thought would happen. But, there he was. Live and in person. The one, the only, Ray Charles himself, and I was not only running his lights but also booked him. I felt like a million. The show went smoothly, but a touching moment was when Ray spoke of his childhood years living in Florida, when he lost his sight. The first word in the first song (written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell) is Georgia. The sound of Ray Charles beginning that song along with the orchestra brought tears to my eyes and I thought to myself, “How silly is this”? To me, this was a pivotal moment in my career as an agent/manager, and I was simply overwhelmed. Just then, Stan Irwin came over to me and patted me on the back and said “George, you are doing a great job and you should be proud as a peacock”. That relaxed me and it was clear sailing the rest of the evening. I’ve always believed that my propinquity with Ray Charles, his music, his life were a multiplicity of similarities to my younger years growing up in foster homes. Ray Charles’ early years, not only was afflicted with

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The Pentagon, CDC And Cornell Prepare For Zombies? Uh Oh

Jason Offutt When asked by a colleague from another country why Americans like zombies so much, my initial thought was probably the most accurate. We like to shoot things. The end. Game, bottles on an old fence, road signs. Anything we can put our sights on,

click, boom. However, when pointing guns at people, click, boom is frowned upon. The good news is zombies aren’t people. The bad news is the authorities are preparing for them. The U.S. Pentagon, obviously no longer worried about pesky things like nuclear war, has developed a plan in case we’re overrun by the living dead. Pathogenic zombies, space zombies, chicken zombies (seriously), the military is ready for everything. But the Pentagon isn’t alone in zombie prep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a plan for zombies. Even the Missouri Department of Conservation has a page on its website devoted to zombies as an invasive species Sure, these plans appear

tongue-in-cheek, but someone might be trying to tell us something. Watch out the next time you’re in the woods. Bigfoot is the least of our problems. Cornell University is joining the moaning, shambling warning system. Graduate students there have used our friend Science to determine the optimum place to flee in case the undead begin walking and snacking. The Cornell study took into consideration the population size/density of an area, and the rate at which the infection of such a virulent disease would spread. The largest cities would fall first, followed by smaller nearby cities, and finally the countryside. Sorry New York City, you’ll be the first to go. The researchers, probably packing winter clothing as

they conducted their interview, pushed people toward the mountains, preferably the upper Rockies. The Appalachian and Great Smoky Mountains are obviously dangerous, and still rife with moonshining rednecks. If you can’t make it to the upper Rocky Mountains, The Huffington Post released “The Best and Worst Places to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse.” The best states are: 1. Texas, because guns. That’s why. Guns. 2. Georgia, because Burt Reynolds lived through “Deliverance.” 3. California, because most survivors heading for the safe Sierra Nevada area will tell everyone else to go to Los Angeles. Suckers. 4. North Carolina, because of the biggest concentration of breweries the nation. Where else would you

want to hole up? 5. Virginia, because hospitals and military bases. Lots of them. The worst places in the United States are the Midwest (damn), and New Jersey. Who wants to go to New Jersey anyway? Outside the United States, the Zombie Research Society (yes, this is a thing), has listed the best countries in which to ride out the zombie-fueled end of the word: 1. Australia, because of a low population density (7.5 people per square mile), it’s surrounded by water, and this is a country filled with people like surfer Michael Bedford. While on his board in 2010, Bedford punched an attacking great white shark in the nose, then possibly did a 360 before having a beer, and getting 300 stitches in his leg.

2. Canada, because almost everyone lives near the U.S. border and will die off quickly. 3. United States, because, much like Texas, guns. 4. Russia, because nobody screws with Russia. 5. Kazakhstan, because Borat, I guess. Or the unforgivable terrain, and the six people per square mile. Those may count, too. 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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03/05/2015 19:21:48 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 9000 block E 350 HWY

03/06/2015 19:09:44 28.104 - CITY, ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR 9800 block E 61 ST

03/05/2015 19:44:10 569.170F - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 8800 block E 75 ST 03/05/2015 21:18:01 28.138 - CITY, TRESPASS 10300 block E 350 HWY 03/06/2015 00:15:31 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 03/06/2015 01:18:35 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8900 block E 55 ST 03/06/2015 10:14:02 RUN AWAY - RUNAWAY PERSONS UNDER 18 10400 block E 70 TER 03/06/2015 10:25:38 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 03/06/2015 11:19:05 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8300 block HARVARD AVE 03/06/2015 13:02:02 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8600 block E 84 TER

03/06/2015 21:13:58 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 9300 block E GREGORY BLVD

03/07/2015 16:24:02 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 03/07/2015 17:20:54 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 9200 block E 61 ST 03/07/2015 19:44:59 570.030D - STEALING/ OVER $500/FROM MOTOR VEHICLE (F) 8600 block WESTRIDGE RD 03/07/2015 20:08:13 SUICIDE ATT - SUICIDE ATTEMPT 7400 block WOODSON RD 03/08/2015 00:02:40 ATT TO LOCATE - ATTEMPT TO LOCATE VEHICLE 6100 block RAYTOWN RD 03/08/2015 03:15:39 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY

03/06/2015 23:45:13 565.050B - ASSAULT 1ST/ WITH OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON (F) 9700 block E 63 ST

03/08/2015 12:25:12 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT E 56 ST

03/07/2015 00:07:28 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 6800 block VERMONT AVE

03/08/2015 15:20:48 28.139.j - CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 7300 block CEDAR AVE

03/07/2015 01:32:07 28.243 - CITY, RESIST OR INTERFERING WITH ARREST E 63 ST 03/07/2015 03:15:55 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT E 53 ST 03/07/2015 04:07:49 42.209 - CITY, FLEEING/ ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER E 67 ST 03/07/2015 14:36:07 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 9400 block E 350 HWY

03/08/2015 17:18:59 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 10500 block E 350 HWY 03/08/2015 19:33:00 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 10300 block E 350 HWY 03/08/2015 20:26:36 SUICIDE ATT - SUICIDE ATTEMPT 6300 block ASH AVE 03/09/2015 08:43:31 28.99 - CITY, HARASSMENT 9500 block E 350 HWY 03/09/2015 09:50:55 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 9000 block E 350 HWY

03/09/2015 10:23:12 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 9800 block E 61 ST 03/09/2015 11:12:11 569.080D - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN ELSWHERE&RECOVER. 9800 block E 61 ST 03/09/2015 12:30:16 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 6200 block WILLOW AVE 03/09/2015 12:37:23 564.011C - BURGLARY/ ATTEMPTED FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. DAY (F) 5400 block HEDGES AVE 03/09/2015 12:41:45 565.073C - DOMESTIC ASSAULT 2ND/WITH HANDS/ FISTS/FEET (F) 11000 block E 54 ST 03/09/2015 13:00:31 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 10300 block 350 HWY 03/09/2015 15:59:39 570.030M - FRAUD/STEALING BY DECEIT/OVER $500 (F) 6100 block KENTUCKY AVE 03/09/2015 16:37:05 565.074 - DOMESTIC ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE 5300 block LAUREL AVE 03/09/2015 17:40:55 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 6400 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 03/09/2015 19:19:22 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 9000 block E 350 HWY 03/09/2015 19:42:29 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 10600 block E 56 ST 03/09/2015 22:37:38 569.080H - TAMPERING 1ST/TRUCK/BUS/STOLEN ELSWHERE & REC. E 75 ST

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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 beginning to go blind at the age of four and totally blind by the age of seven, but he, as I also did, had predicaments, complications and a dilemma getting clothes to wear, food to eat and we both needed love and affection. Ray lost his little brother George to a drowning while he was present at the very young age of five. George was four and Ray felt a sense of guilt for many years afterwards even though he had nothing to do with it. His father was not around and his Mother Aretha did all she could to steer him in the right direction. When Ray and I were alone speaking about our early lives and the poor conditions we lived under, Ray was the first to say “the af-

flictions we’ve suffered have made us better people, by far”. No truer words were ever spoken to me for that time and place. They hit home like a ton of bricks. In our personal conversation together we became close like no other celebrity I’ve ever known, because he opened up and shared about all the rough times growing up

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and his struggles in the music business and there were many. We are out of space again for this week and will continue Ray’s story next week. Have a super week, enjoy this beautiful weather we are having. 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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Elections continued from page 3 process was initiated by a large majority of Raytown voters, it was deemed “not city business”. Clarifications or updates were openly discouraged at Board of Aldermen meetings. Until recently the city web-site did not even mention the Charter. As a new Alderman, it has been disheartening to witness this inconsistent and divisive culture that has ultimately hindered our community’s progress. Over the last two years I found myself becoming discouraged by the group-think mentality by some at City Hall, which has prevented the real discussion of any problems or their solutions. Healthy debate makes our town stronger. Being told what to say or think does not. Given these and many other experiences, I am concerned about anyone running for of-

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fice in April who wishes to continue this mentality of business as usual, and has stayed silent about this exclusionary leadership style. I believe that every voice, regardless of who it comes from, should be heard in a respectful and collaborative manner in order to create the unifying approach that’s needed to ultimately move our city forward. For these reasons, I am supporting Michael McDonough for Mayor. Mr. McDonough has an honest approach to the concerns of a variety of citizens, not just a select few. Mike has maintained a respectful attitude toward the many different perspectives of our community, both publically and privately. Through 40 years of service to our community, from his previous career with the police department, service on the Charter Commission and numerous charitable endeavors, Mr. McDonough has consis-

tently shown an ability to solve problems and bring people together. In doing so, he expresses a passion for our community. Mike McDonough’s strength is his ability to build bridges and make decisions with only one goal in mind -the people of Raytown. I believe Mr. McDonough has an optimistic vision for this community that looks forward; he has shown the ability to lead through challenges. The time is NOW to move forward and put the politics of the past behind us. It will be encouraging to work with newly elected people who can visualize Raytown’s full potential. I hope you will join me in voting for Mike McDonough for Mayor on Tuesday April 7th, 2015. I look forward to his consistent and honest leadership that will include us all. Respectfully, Jason Greene Alderman Ward 2

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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Annual Lenten Shrimp Boil March 13 - March 27, 2015 (every Friday during Lent) @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm St Regis Church, Parish Hall, 8941 James A Reed Rd. 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/

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 for only $7.00. Several crafters will be selling items as well.

Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale March 14, 2015 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd Annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale on March 14, 2015 from 9am -noon as a fundraiser for REAP. Please come and join friends for fellowship and food which in turn, will provide help for the less fortunate.

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 Charter Commissions will host a Town Hall meeting for the discussion, as well as answer your questions, concerning the proposed Raytown Home Rule Charter that will be voted on by residents of Raytown on April 7, 2015. Charter attorney, Allan Gardner, will be available.

Tax Help for Seniors (Free from AARP) March 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. Rice Tremonti Spring Soup

Beginning Genealogy with Janice Schultz March 24, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Veteran genealogist and former MGC Branch Manager Janice Schultz will focus on procedures, skills, and techniques needed for beginning a search of your family genealogy.

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. Raytown Mayoral Candidate Forum – Alderman

Candidates Meet & Greet March 31, 2015 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm The Raytown Commerce and League of Women Voters of Kansas City/Jackson, Clay and Platte Counties, will sponsor Mayoral Candidate Forum and Alderman Candidate Meet and Greet. The Mayoral Forum will run from 6:30 to 7:15 pm where each candidate will answer questions submitted in writing from the audience and will give a closing statement. In the Meet and Greet, each alderman candidate will have five minutes to introduce him/herself and then answer question: What would you like to achieve in a 4 year term as an Alderman for the City of Raytown? The audience is invited to meet with candidates individually afterwards. The forum is free and open to the public. Take this opportunity to become an educated voter. 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. 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.

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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

Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street.

KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-7379955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome. Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends! Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Garden Club Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church,

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 Board of Zoning Adjustment Commission Monthly: Second Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Council on Aging Committee Monthly: Third Thursday at 4:15 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. 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

Friendly Club Meets April 1 Our Lady OF Lourdes Activities The Friendly Club will meet on April 1, 2015 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall at 12:00 p.m. Entertainment

will be LaShanda Miller who will talk to us about Home Health Care for older people. Sandwiches, potato salad

and a veggie tray for lunch, so please bring your favorite dessert to share. Join us and have a good time!

St. Patrick’s Dinner Invanhoe UCC, 6512 Woodson Rd., will be hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Dinner on Saturday, March 14, 2015,

Harold D. Barlow Harold D. Barlow, 92, passed away March 6, 2015. Visitation was held March 10 at Floral Hills. Funeral service took place on March 11 at Blue Ridge Bible Church, burial at Floral Hills. He was a resident of Raytown for over 50 years. He retired from ADI after 46 years of employment. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946. Harold was preceded in death by his brother, Edgar. Survivors include his wife of nearly 68 years, Helen; children and their spouses: Dale and Janet Barlow; Dena and Mark Foley; Janet and John Balthis; and John and Karen Barlow; sisters, Helen Edmonds and Mary Clark; grandchildren: Beth, Jacob, Josh, Heather, Tim, Zachary and Corey; and 6 great grandchildren. Chris Page Cook Chris Page Cook, 55, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015. Services and Visitation took place on March 6, at Royer-Hays Funeral Home; Blue Springs. Chris was born July 27, 1959, in

at 5:30 p.m. The cost is only $10.00 for a meal of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Watergate salad,

bread, dessert and beverage. Reservations required and can be made by calling the church office at 816-353-5683.

Obituaries

Independence, MO, the son of Chester and Juaree (Page) Cook. He retired from the elevator service industry in 2014. He was a retired member of International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 12. His survivors include two sons, Kyle Cook of Blue Springs, MO, and Clay Cook of Raytown, MO; daughter, Taylor Cook of Blue Springs, MO; his mother, Juaree Cook of Independence; former wife, Kristine Cook of Blue Springs; brother, Chester Cook of FL; two nieces and one nephew.

Wilbur Thomas Hill, D.O. Wilbur Thomas Hill, D.O., 91, a longtime Liberty resident, died March 7, 2015. He was born August 2, 1923 in Colorado Springs, CO, the eldest of seven children of Walter and Ellen (Skinner) Hill. He was raised in Stella, MO, then Butler, MO, and moved to Liberty in 1952. Wilbur was united in marriage to Mary Sibyl Green on December 31, 1942. Following 60 years of marriage, she preceded him in death in 2003. Wilbur served his country in the U.S. Army during World

War II. Dr. Hill practiced Osteopathic Family Medicine in Liberty, MO from 1952 until 2002. He was a Fellow, as well as a Distinguished Fellow, of the American College of Family Practice, and was active in the Osteopathic profession at local, state and national levels. Dr. Hill helped found Liberty Hospital and was active in his community through numerous civic organizations, primarily Lions Club. He was an active member of Second Baptist Church for over 60 years, serving in various Sunday school roles, choir, and Deacon Ministry. He was active extensively in the Boy Scouts of America at the local; district, council and regional levels, and was Presiding Chieftain of The Tribe of Mic-O- Say at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation in 1972. Along with his parents and wife, Wilbur was preceded in death by siblings and spouses: Hubert and Frances Hill, Kenneth and Betty Hill, Gordon Muchmore, John Hill, Chester and Laura Hill. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Pam Hill Liberty, Roger and Lynn Hill Marietta, GA;

St. Joseph’s Table Invitation

Our Lady of Lourdes at 8812 E. Gregory Blvd. welcomes everyone to join its St. Joseph’s Table on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. Baked goods will go on sale starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Center Gymnasium. Father Angelo Bartulica will bless the table at 11:15 a.m.

seven grandchildren, a great grandson; sister, Wilburta Muchmore Raytown, MO; brother and sister-in-law, Ervin and Wilma Hill Granby, MO; Barbara Hill, widow of John Hill, Clinton, MO; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was held March 10, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, Liberty. A funeral service celebrating Dr. Hill’s life was held March 11, at Second Baptist Church, Liberty, burial with military honors will follow at Glenridge Cemetery. Leona C. Kelley Leona C. Kelley, 91, of Raytown, died on March 4, 2015 at Little Sisters of the Poor. Leona retired from the Marley Co. in 1985. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil C. Kelley and brother, Donald H. Trinkle. She is survived by her son, Patrick S. Kelley (Tom), Leawood, two daughters; Kathleen A. Buettgenbach (Bob), AZ, and Carol Kelley Vetter (Noel), Blue Springs, two sisters, three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Visitation was held on March 7 at The Little Sisters of the Poor, Raytown, followed by Mass of Christian Burial, Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family expresses our deepest gratitude to Little Sisters of the Poor and staff for their won-

and dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. or until the food runs out! We will be serving pasta with traditional marinara and Milanese sauce for a free will offering. All proceeds will go to charity.

Lenten Carry-Out Fish Fry

Our Lady of Lourdes in Raytown will be selling

derful and compassionate care of our mother during her six year stay with them. Joseph R. Tschirhart Joseph R. Tschirhart, of Raytown, MO passed away March 4, 2015 at the age of 78. He was born September 24, 1936. Joe is survived by his wife of 40 years, Charlene Tschirhart, his sons, Kenneth, Stephen, and Christopher (Jacque); daughters, Ginette (David) Ritter and Sonya Tschirhart, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, 2 brothers and many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Virginia “Ginger” Mickelson and his parents. Joe retired from Kansas City Terminal Railway after 20 years. He enjoyed making wine and passing his knowledge on to others, gardening, building bird houses and most of all spending time with his family. Visitation and Rosary were held on March 8 at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Funeral service took place March 9 also at the Funeral Home, burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Samuel T. Woodrum II Samuel T. Woodrum II, 52, passed away March 3, 2015. Visitation and Funeral Service were held March 10 at Floral Hills, burial at Floral Hills. He was preceded in

Carry-Out Fish Dinners every Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. through Lent. Each plate includes three pieces of tilapia, lots of fries, and coleslaw for only $7.00. Stop on your way home and pick up a great fish dinner at the corner of Gregory and Blue Ridge where “getting over yourself” begins!

death by his father, Samuel; and his brother, Shane. Survivors include his children: Christina, Sean, Seth and Sammy; mother, Wanda; sisters: Debbie and Tammy; grandson, Ayden; and his wife, Laura. Winona M. Yoakum Winona M. Yoakum 78 of Raytown MO died Sunday March 8, 2015 at her residence. Born on October 17, 1936 in Humansville MO to James R. and Edith E. (Spicer) Myers. She was a graduate of Polo High School and was a Christian, and was a den mother for the Cub Scouts. She worked for 20 years for Ditmco International Electronics. On August 15, 1953 she married Edwin F. Yoakum. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daughter Valorie Yoakum, son Jeffery C. Yoakum and 9 siblings. Survivors include her son Stephan Yoakum of Raytown, MO, 2 grandsons Ian and Devin Yoakum. Healing farewell will be held 2:00PM Saturday March 14, 2015 at the Bailey Cox Funeral Home Polo. The Family will gather with friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Bethel Church Cemetery Polo. The family suggests memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society.

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Throw A Shamrockin’ St. Patrick’s Day Party It doesn’t take the Luck o’ the Irish to throw a great St. Patrick’s Day party. These tips and recipes will help you throw a festive celebration you’ll enjoy as much as your guests — including make-ahead corned beef and a minty-green cookie recipe both adults and little leprechauns will love.

Ceviche-Marinated Grilled Gulf Shrimp Tacos

Ingredients • 8 small red potatoes • 2 cups baby carrots • 1 small onion, quartered • 1 corned beef brisket (4 pounds), rinsed and trimmed • 2 tablespoons McCormick Mixed Pickling Spice • 1 teaspoon McCormick Minced Garlic • 1/2 head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges Preparation 1. Place potatoes, carrots and onion in slow cooker. Place corned beef brisket over vegetables. Sprinkle with pickling spice and minced garlic. Add enough

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Savory Irish Cheese Soda Bread

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

water (about 8 cups) to just cover meat. Cover. 2. Cook 7 hours on high. Add cabbage. Cover. Cook 1–2 hours on high or until cabbage is tender-crisp. 3. Remove corned beef brisket to serving platter. Slice thinly across grain. Serve with vegetables. Serves: 12 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours

powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2 teaspoons McCormick Caraway Seed • 1 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Red Pepper, Ground • 1/2 cup shredded Irish Cheddar cheese • 2 eggs • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and seasonings in large bowl. Stir in cheese. Set aside. Mix eggs and buttermilk in medium bowl. Add to dry ingre-

dients; stir until well blended. Spread in lightly grease 9-inch round cake pan. 2. Bake 30–40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. 3. Tip: Make muffins instead of bread. Prepare dough as directed and divide among 12 greased muffin cups. Bake 20–25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serves: 12 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes

Savory Irish Cheese Soda Bread

Ingredients • 2 1/2 cups flour • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking

A Wee Little Bit Irish

By Lisa Bankston

When I was young, I wore something green to school every St. Patrick’s Day. My mom said I must wear green so nobody would pinch me. I was blessed, or thought at the time cursed, with red hair so everyone presumed I was Irish. My grandpa told me my red hair was Irish and came from my grandmother’s maternal grandfather who was “right from the Blarney Stone.” I guess this makes me about 1/16 Irish. Because in America everyone is or thinks they are Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, I’m going to give you a “brush up” on your Irish heritage. First, St. Patrick was not Irish. His parents were Romans living in current day Scotland and their son, Maewyn Succat, was captured by pirates and taken

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as a slave to Ireland where he watched over their sheep. After six years he escaped, he wrote “with the help of God,” and got back to Great Britain. He then devoted his life to the church, changed his name to Patrick and had a holy vision to return to Ireland. Once back in Ireland, he preached the Gospel and became one of the most successful Christian missionaries in history by converting the entire island. He soon became known as “Bishop of Ireland” and is now the “Patron Saint of Ireland.” St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the day that he died, March 17, 451 AD. In the dioceses of Ireland, it is a solemn and holy day of obligation but is also a celebration of Ireland’s strong culture and belief in God. For years, all shops and bars in Ireland were closed on

Ingredients • 2 1/2 cups flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened • 1 1/4 cups sugar • 2 eggs • 1–1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Green Food Color • 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, food color and peppermint extract; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips. 2. Drop by heaping tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. 3. Bake 10–12 minutes

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March 17 and everyone was expected to attend church until 1970 when the public demanded commerce be opened. The first St. Patrick’s Day observance came to America in 1737 when Irish soldiers fighting in the British army formed a parade and marched in Boston and in 1762 Irish soldiers had a parade in New York City. In the 1840’s, millions fled the “Great Potato Famine” of Ireland to emigrate to America. These Irish faced deplorable conditions and severe discrimination. In order to gain respect and recognition, the Irish began to organize and unite their forces to become a powerful voice socially and politically by marching in annual St. Patrick’s Day parades. These

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