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Raytown High, Raytown South’s ‘Hairspray’ a success By Kris Collins The investment of time and hard work more than 100 students and 13 faculty members put into the production of “Hairspray” paid off handsomely as the show was warmly received over a four-day run this past week. This was the first time in recent memory Raytown High School and Raytown South High School partnered for a production. The final showing was at 2 p.m. this past Sunday. “All directors have a different process so we have to link our processes together to make it a successful show,” Brent Martin, Raytown South High School theater director, said of working with Raytown High’s Theater Director Katie Kolster. “Luckily, Mrs. Kolster and I come from very similar back-
it. Ultimately, I think we overcame and put on a very successful production.” The schools’ theater departments had worked together in the past, but not on such a large scale production. More than 100 students were required to contribute to the production, which included work backstage, onstage, on hair and makeup, front of house, publicity, box office, and rehearsal. “I think it went really well. It’s bittersweet, but I think it went super well,” said Raytown South junior Gabrielle McDuffy, who played Tracy Turnblad for two of the four performances. “Some of our seniors, it’s their last show, and also since it’s a combined show we won’t be able to see Raytown again because we’re not doing another combined show next year, but it was a good experience. I’m glad.”
Raytown High School senior Dykota Sprinkle as Edna Turnblad in the production of “Hairspray,” put on in cooperation between the theater departments from Raytown High School and Raytown South High School April 14-17.
grounds and so we have similar thoughts and ideas of how a show should be run. It was a big show and there was a lot that went into
“I think working with Raytown was probably my favorite part because I didn’t really know them that well and then when we came here
Jackson County OKs $52M for trail bonds
Photos by Kris Collins Elliott White, front row, Raytown South High School senior, as Velma Von Tussel.
I got to know them super well and I’ve made so many good friends. It was just such a fun process.” The show as just plain good. The humorous lines were delivered gracefully and with impeccable timing, the musical numbers were grand and well executed, and the casting choices for lead roles couldn’t be disputed. The vocal talent in the leads ranged from “very good” to “OK, now, that’s a recording.” Sure, those in attendance saw impressive performances on stage from talented students from both high schools, but equally impressive were the hair and makeup, costumes, sets, lighting, and overall production value. It was abundantly apparent that every one of the 100 students needed to make the play tick was pulling his or her weight. Lauren Douglas, a senior at Raytown South High School who played Penny Pingleton, said she enjoyed working with students from across town for the final performance of her high school career.
“It’s hard to eloquently describe the amount of love and support you find in a program like this,” she said. “And it’s sad to leave, but being around these people has made me so excited because I’m studying theater after high school so it has made me really excited to study in the professional setting, as well.” Zach Kujath, Raytown High School senior who played Tracy’s love interest, Link Larkin, added, “Bittersweet is the perfect word for it. This was I think the perfect show to go out on. It’s definitely fun and to be able to combine the two schools for the first time ever — as far as anybody can remember — is a really cool experience. “We really got to build this community that’s not just within a school but within a whole district, and it’s a town-based community pride even more than it is school pride.”
is being sought by six candidates. The Raytown-Brooking Eagle wrote the following candidate profiles based on a brief
questionnaire. Bill Van Buskirk did not respond to the questionnaire.
See Raytown Arts Council’s David Fast’s review of ‘Hairspray’ in the Entertainment Guide on page 7 of this issue
6 candidates seeking Dist. 28 House seat
Editor’s Note: Candidate responses may have been reduced down for length, but have not been otherwise edited.
Jerome Barnes, 59, is a retired labor relations specialist for the U.S. Postal Service and a sport official for basketball, volleyball and football. “I am running for State Representative to help hard working families and senior citizens here in Raytown and the State of Missouri,” said Barnes, a Raytown resident for more than 30 years. He is a graduate of Longview Community College and went through U.S. Army Non-Commission Of-
Rep. Tom McDonald is termlimited this year. His seat in the 28th district of the Missouri State House of Representatives
Jim Aziere is the head coach for the boys swimming team for the Raytown C-2 School District and a retired teacher. “I believe the middle class needs a strong voice in Jefferson City that will stand up to the Republicans who failed to bring economic growth to Missouri, attempted to destroy the teacher retirement system and destroy teacher tenure; decreased social services; failed to improve major highways in Missouri, and tried to de-
Josh Greene, 26, is an account supervisor for 4M Building Solutions. “In these tumultuous times, when ‘politics as usual’ too frequently get in the way of progress, it would be a disservice to our community if we only had the choice of proven rubber stamps to represent us,” Greene said. “Our community needs representation that will speak up in the face of adversity and do the right thing, even when it risks losing his/her political capital. On the Ray-
Pat Riehle, 61, works in fishing and fly fishing sales for Bass Pro Shops. This is the second time he has run for state office. “I am running for this seat to ensure that Raytown, and the 28th District as a whole, has a homegrown, vocal proponent in Jefferson City,” he said. “My #1 priority will be to see that the legislative issues identified by the City of Raytown, the Raytown School District, the business community and the citizens of the 28th are ad-
The Jackson County Legislature approved $52 million in bonds April 4 to purchase 17 miles of track from the Union Pacific Railroad. The main objective of the purchase is to offer increased connectivity through bike and pedestrian trails, specifically connecting the Kansas City Metro Area to the Katy Trail, but the purchase could prove crucial in plans to eventually incorporate commuter rail service. The tracks, which span from near Arrowhead and Kaufman stadiums, through Raytown and to Lee’s Summit, haven’t had a train on them since 1981. “Union Pacific has been an incredible partner,” said former Jackson County executive Mike Sanders. “They were under no obligation to sit down with us, they did seven years ago and based upon their hard work, their incredible partnership, their diligence we are here today.” The bonds are to be paid off over a 30-year period at 3.75 percent interest, which amounts to an annual payment of $2.9 million. The county and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority are splitting the bill. It’s not yet clear when bicyclists or hikers could enjoy the trail. In previous conversations it has been said the project will take years to complete. The project has been of major interest for bicyclists and hikers, according to Brent Hugh, executive director of Missouri Bicycle and Pedestrian Federation, a group that represents 2 million Missourians. “Connecting the Katy Trail to that Kansas City area has been a top priority for our federation for the past 20 years, so we’re very pleased to see this moving forward. This is something people have wanted,” Hugh said. Eric Rogers, executive director of BikeWalkKC, said there is healthy economic impact to be enjoyed as well. “We are excited for all of the economic, health and mobility benefits that this project will bring,” he said. “We believe that projects like these are essential for making this community successful in the future in competing for the workforce of the 21st century and employers that are following that workforce.”
Raytown communications director receives leadership award
Diane Krizek, 63, owns two small businesses, an importer and global retailer of motorcycle parts and a community newspaper. She began her career by working for the federal government and later worked for KCPL for 20 years. “My primary objective is to do my part in finding solutions for moving the state forward economically without impinging on the constitutional rights of any Missourian,” she said. Krizek is a native Kansas
James Brafford, director of communications for the Raytown Police Department, received the Outstanding Public Safety Answering Point Leader
Barnes continued on page 4 Aziere continued on page 5 Greene continued on page 6 Riehle continued on page 6 Krizek continued on page 6
Award continued on page 3
Mayor Pro Tem Page 2
Easy, Delicious Apple Pie Page 7
Photo courtesy Raytown Police Department Raytown Police Chief Jim Lynch, left, poses with James Brafford, Raytown Police Department director of communications, who received the Outstanding Public Safety Answering Point Leader Award April 15 from the Mid-America Regional Council during its 19th Annual Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration.
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Truman Heartland recognizes community service honorees In recognition of individuals and companies who have made a significant philanthropic impact in Eastern Jackson County and surrounding areas, the Truman Heartland Community Foundation is presenting this year’s Heartland Humanitarians, Corporate Citizen and Heartland Service awards to the following honorees at the 21st annual Toast to Our Towns Gala on Sept. 17: Terry and Betty Snapp, Heartland Humanitarians of the Year Terry and Betty Snapp were named the 2016 Heartland Humanitarians of the Year. Together they founded and serve as chief organizers of the Neighborhood Dinner Program hosted by Stone Church Community of Christ. By recruiting hundreds of volunteers, 10,000 warm meals are served to guests each year with an average of 175-200 meals served per week. Terry and Betty are also dedicated co-chairs of the Bess Wallace Truman Legacy Society for Community Services League.
Photo courtesy Truman Heartland Community foundation Terry and Betty Snapp
Terry Snapp, during his career, has served the community as the vice president for advancement at Park University, executive director of Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation and executive director of SHARE. He has served on many city of Independence commissions, is a member of Independence Rotary and is a past board member of Camp Quality USA and Outreach International. Terry served as a self-sustaining pastor at Stone Church Community of Christ for five years and is past president of Mid-Amer-
ica Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals. After co-founding Sunshine Center, Betty served as Executive Director for 28 years. During her tenure, Sunshine Center served thousands of physically challenged pre-school children before becoming a program of the Independence School District. Betty is a sustaining member of Junior Service League of Independence and has volunteered in numerous leadership roles for Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity, The Groves, Stone Church, and Community Services League. The Mavericks, Heartland Corporate Citizen of the Year The Missouri Mavericks strive to give back to the community by donating items for silent auctions, volunteering, providing guest appearances for charitable events and by facilitating the Chuck-a-Puck fundraiser at every game. Since the Mavericks’ inaugural season in 2009, they have donated more than $1
The Raytown Community Choir Invites You To Its
2016 Spring Concert
• Let There Be Music, Sally K. Albrecht • Shenandoah/He’s Gone Away, Mark Hayes • Blessed Be the Name of the Lord, Dale Grotenhuis • On My Own from Les Miserables,Claude-Michel Schonberg • My Good Lord’s Done Been Here, Moses Hogan/Rollo Dilworth • Georgia On My Mind, Gorrell/ Carmicharl/Kirby • Ching-A-Ring-Chaw, Aaron Coplan/Irving Fine • American Folk Rhapsody, Linda Spevacek • Blow, Gabriel, Blow, Cole Porte/Greg Gilpin • Didn’t My Lord Deliver, Daniel Ralph Hunter • Heat Wave/Puttin/ on the Ritz/Steppin’ Out With My Baby, Irving Berlin • Anything Goes, Cole Porter/Teena Chinn • The Joint is Jumpin’ from Ain’t Misbehavin’, Razaf/Johnson/Waller • Steam Heat, Richard Adler/Jerry Ross • Give Me Your Tired/God Bless America, Irving Berlin
April 23 • 3 p.m.
Ivanhoe United Church of Christ 6512 Woodson Rd. Raytown Rick Gilpin, Director
April 24 • 3 p.m.
Coventry Estates Baptist Church 17133 E 39th St. Independence
Free Admission Susan Hazelrigg, Accompanist
million in charitable giving to organizations throughout the Jackson County area. The Mavericks have partnered with numerous community organizations, including Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City, Hope House, The Rainbow Center, Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity, and Community Services League. Prior to this recognition, the Missouri Mavericks were recognized by the city of Independence in 2014 with the Harry S. Truman Special Community Recognition Award for the organization’s
outstanding philanthropic contributions to the Independence area over the past five years. Community Services League, Heartland Service Award The Truman Heartland Community Foundation recognized the Community Services League’s 100th anniversary year with the Heartland Service Award. Community Services League was founded in 1916 by a women’s Bible study group that included former First Lady Bess Wallace Truman. From the Great Depres-
sion to the Great Recession and beyond, Community Services League has aided families and individuals in need with emergency services for food, clothing and shelter. Community Services League operates 11 service locations in eight suburban Jackson County communities. In 2015 alone, CSL assisted more than 15,000 local residents through its four programs: emergency assistance, work express, housing counseling, and the financial opportunity center.
Aldermen elect Emerson as mayor pro tem The Raytown Board of Aldermen approved Janet Emerson as Mayor Pro Tem during its regular meeting Tuesday evening by a vote of 10-0. Aldermen Jason Green and Mark Moore and Emerson were finalists for the position. After none of the candidates received enough votes, a second round of votes was cast and Greene tied Emerson with five votes each. Steve Mock, mayor pro tem, made a moPhoto by Kris Collins tion to elect Emerson for Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough, right, reads a proclamation in recognition of Alderman Steve Mock and his to the city as mayor the tie-breaker. She was apNOTIFICATION OF DESTRUCTION OFservice STUDENT pro tem for 2015-2016. proved unanimously. SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS Mayor Mike Mclamation for Mock in rec- mayor pro tem for 2015Donough also read a procognition of his service as 2016. In accordance with the state and federal regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this is to inform you of our intent to destroy personally identifiable information related to special education records for all Raytown School special education students who dropped or graduated prior to the 2011-2012 school year.
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Raytown High music programs get high marks at state festival The Raytown High School music programs recently participated in state music festivals. Camerata and Concert Choir both received an Exemplary “1” rating for their performances. The Men’s Choir and Women’s Choir both received an Outstanding “2” rating for their performances. The choirs are directed by Alex Kolster.
By Diane Krizek John Pierce contacted me by email just a day after the first issue of the Raytown-Brooking Eagle hit the streets on Oct. 4, 2013. He was intrigued by the use of Brooking in our name and explained, “I remember that
my great grandfather (Grover Gaugh) was one of the first judges here in the Brooking Township many years ago. He held court upstairs where that hotel on the corner is now at Sni-A-Bar and 50 Hwy. It was a grocery and gas station on the lower floor, as well as rented his cabins
out around it. He was quite a character as you can see in the story below from 1941,” wrote John. He shared a link from Google newspaper archives to an article published on Oct. 24, 1941 in the Reading Eagle of Reading, Pennsylvania. This story submitted
by the Associated Press was about John’s grandfather, Judge Gaugh, who banished a man from town for beating a dog with a hoe due to the indignation of Wildwood Lake residents. The Reading Eagle thought to put this story about our community on the front page alongside
The Symphony Orchestra received an Excellent “2” rating. The orchestras are directed by Amy Sadler. The Symphonic Band received an Exemplary “1” rating. They received the highest rating from all four judges. Concert Band received an Outstanding “2” rating. The bands are directed by Joseph Hill and Mike Doney.
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Comcast Cares Day April 30 at Raytown schools
The Raytown C-2 School District is proud to announce Comcast Cares Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2016. The local cable company’s employees, families, and friends volunteer and share their talents to “make change happen in local communities.” Approximately 200 Comcast volunteers will work on the Raytown High School and Raytown Central Middle School campuses, and in the area around the district’s Instructional Services Center. “We are excited that Comcast has chosen build-
ings within our school district for their annual Comcast Cares day. This is our second time to get to work with them and be the beneficiaries of their efforts, and they are great volunteers,” Assistant Superintendent Travis Hux said. “The work they do will greatly lighten the heavy work load our crews experience this time of year, when we add mowing and trimming to our already packed schedules.” Volunteers will be assisting with everything from landscaping like trimming and weeding, to painting, and general clean up.
Missouri House Honors Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr.
Missouri House Representatives DaRon McGee and Gail McCann Beatty cosponsored a resolution April 5 that praised White for being a “treasured resident of Lee’s Summit” and noted that he now “holds the distinction as the first African American to serve as County Executive of Jackson County.” “I was certainly honored to stand in the House
chambers of the Capitol and have these kind words said about me,” White said of Resolution No. 1736. “As it says in this resolution, I’m the grandson of Mississippi sharecroppers. My being the first African American to be county executive says a great deal about my personal journey and how far we have as a community have come since I grew up in Kansas City in the 1950s and ’60s.”
I-70 at northwest corner of the Downtown Loop to close for bridge demolition
Bridge demolition will close Interstate-70 at the northwest corner of the Downtown Loop. Both east and westbound I-70 at Broadway Boulevard will close at 10 p.m. April 22 through 5 a.m. April 25 to allow crews to remove the old railroad bridge no longer in use. In addition, sections of north and southbound I-35 and various ramps must close during the bridge demolition. These include: • Northbound I-35 to westbound I-70 • Westbound I-70 to I-35 • I-70 Ramp to southbound I-35 • 12th St ramp to I-35 • US 169 ramp to north-
bound I-35 • Southbound Route 9 ramp to southbound I-35 • Troost Ave ramp to westbound Route 24 • Westbound Route 24 to southbound I-35 • Northbound Route 169 to southbound I-35 • Delaware St ramp to southbound I-35 • Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area by using the southwest corner of the downtown loop. Once bridge demolition is complete and cleanup has finished, crews will reopen all lanes and ramps. Work could finish early, but all lanes must open no later than 5 a.m. on Monday, April 25.
Missouri to participate in 9-state consortium ABLE program State Treasurer Clint Zweifel announced today Missouri’s commitment to work with a nine-state consortium to create and implement an ABLE program in Missouri. “Achieving a Better Life Experience” legislation passed Congress in 2014 and in Missouri in 2015. It allows states to create taxadvantaged savings accounts for expenses related to disabilities and special needs. By participating in the consortium, Missourians will be able to leverage their savings with those in other states to solicit a lower-cost plan with
higher-quality investment options, increasing the value for users. ABLE accounts come with advantages similar to 529 savings programs like MOST, Missouri’s 529 College Savings Plan. Currently, nine states are committed to working together to help individuals and families with special needs - Alaska, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. More information on the ABLE program is available at www.treasurer.mo.gov.
Blinds open to photographers at MDC’s Cooley Lake Blinds added to the Cooley Lake Conservation Area wetland are open for use by wildlife watchers. Missouri Department of Conservation crews built the blinds last autumn. They are available for photography at the area east of Liberty off Missouri 210, just northeast of Kansas City in Clay County. Cooley Lake is an old oxbow, or former channel, of the Missouri River. A shallow-water wetland, it attracts shorebirds, waterfowl, songbirds and birds of prey. On April 12, the spring waterfowl migration
was still in evidence. Several species of ducks, a flock of pelicans and Canada geese were using the marsh. MDC utilizes the blinds for a special managed youth waterfowl hunt in autumn. But they are available at other times for use by photographers and wildlife watchers. Access is only available by hiking on levees adjacent to the wetland, some blinds are a long walk from parking areas. Users should be aware that water levels fluctuate and conditions can range from dry to flooded at some blinds.
AP story about Judge Gaugh of Brooking Township banishing a man from town for beating a dog with a hoe that was published in the Reading Eagle, Oct. 24, 1941
a story about Nazis taking young Frenchmen as hostages under the big headline, “Bioff and Browne Deny Huge Movie Industry Extortion.” John had me hooked and I begged for more stories. He came up with a few more gems about his grandfather then started a series called
the “Life and Times of Johnny, An adventure serial of a boy in Downtown Raytown.” And so John became our very first columnist. The series lasted several weeks then John went silent but surfaced again in August 2015 to announce the completion of the enormous task of painstakingly converting 14,982
35mm color slides and 8mm home movies taken by him and his father during his childhood into movie/slideshow documentaries that he uploaded to YouTube. We published his story about this collection in our Aug. 28, 2015 issue. Now you understand John’s handle, ReelCrazy.
Sadly, John who had once beaten bladder cancer was taken by lung cancer on March 28 at 60 years of age. To pay tribute to our first columnist, we will be republishing John’s stories for the many who might never have been exposed because our newspaper was just a fledgling back then. Enjoy.
Gov. Nixon signs executive order to “Ban the Box” in state employment Gov. Jay Nixon recently visited the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment to sign Executive Order 16-04, to lessen barriers to individuals with criminal histories attempting to enter the workforce, lower recidivism rates and improve public safety. The executive order will “ban the box” in state employment by placing questions relating to criminal history later in the hiring process in order to provide these applicants a fair opportunity to compete for jobs. The governor’s executive order directs all departments, agencies and boards and commissions in the Executive Branch subject to the authority of the governor to take all nec-
essary action to amend initial employment applications by removing questions relating to an individual’s criminal history unless a criminal history would render an applicant specifically ineligible for the position. “The action I’m taking today will ensure that state government continues to be a model for increasing economic opportunity, improving public safety, and strengthening communities,” Nixon said. “This is about fairness. Giving folks a fair chance to redeem their lives, support their families and make a contribution to their communities is a value we share as Missourians and as Americans.” Approximately 96 percent
of the individuals who are sentenced to prison will eventually return to their communities. But formerly incarcerated individuals frequently encounter challenges in obtaining employment, which make it more difficult for them to successfully assimilate back into society. According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, the unemployment rate for Missourians on parole in 2015 was 44 percent. When formerly incarcerated individuals must include their criminal history on an initial employment application, many of these individuals may be automatically eliminated from consideration. “Ban the box” initiatives seek to combat this
problem by delaying inquiries into an individual’s criminal history until later in the hiring process. “These men and women have paid their debt to society and are attempting to successfully return to their communities as productive, law-abiding citizens,” Nixon said. “By giving these Missourians a fair chance to get a job and support their families, ‘ban the box’ policies can help to break the cycle of crime and incarceration.” “Ban the box” policies have been implemented in 21 states, and a number of corporations have adopted the policy including Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Koch Industries, Starbucks and Facebook.
Jackson Co. Legislature review April 18 The following items were introduced to the Jackson County Legislature during its regular meeting April 18 and assigned to committee: • Item 4839, an ordinance repealing certain sections of Jackson County code and place in lieu thereof new sections relating to fireworks. The ordinance was assigned to the finance and audit committee. • Item 19126, a resolution recognizing Kansas City’s Historic West Bottoms on the occasion of the second
Annual West Bottoms Heritage Week, to be held April 24 through 29. A motion was made and passed to adopt the resolution, which was passed by roll call vote. • Item 19127, a resolution awarding a contract for orthophotography imagery services for use by various county departments through a cost sharing agreement with Mid-America Regional Council at a cost to the county not to exceed $25,612. The item was assigned to the finance and audit committee.
(Orthophotography is the practice of geometrically correcting aerial images so that distance and scale may accurately be measured.) • Item 19128, a resolution for the issuance of $2,500 for the Kansas City Streetcar Authority for sponsorship of the KC Streetcar Kickoff Celebration May 5 through 7. A motion was made to adopt the resolution, such was done by roll call vote. Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. made two appointments by executive or-
der to the Community Advisory Committee of the Heath Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City. LaShawn D. Walker was appointed to fill the vacancy from the expiration Leslie A. Fields’ term. Art Chaudry was also appointed to fill the vacancy from departure of Jill Kanatzar, whose term expired. Walker and Chaudry’s terms expire Dec. 31, 2018. Also by executive order, White appointed Q. Troy Thomas as Chief Financial Officer of Jackson County.
Future of Super Splash uncertain By Kris Collins Super Splash USA opens May 28 for the 2016 summer season, but the future of the park is uncertain. On Monday evening, the Raytown Parks Board discussed the future of the park and how it fits in the parks master plan, the long-term umbrella document that governs park operations. Jeff Bartley, of Water’s Edge Aquatic Design, was presenting information in place of Jeff Bransford, of PROS Consulting, the other team on the project, who was out of town on another assignment. Bartley presented several options for the park that in-
Award continued from page 1 Award April 15 as part of the Mid-America Regional Council Public Safety Program’s Outstanding Performance Awards. Brafford received the award at the 19th Annual Telecom-
volved remodeling or rebuilding Super Splash. The board didn’t see those are realistic options, citing funding shortages. “The only way this works is go to the voters,” said Terry Copeland, board director. The parks department is funded in part by a ⅛-cent sales tax. Under state law, the city can propose up to a half-percent sales tax to be approved by voter referendum. The consultants, because the board doesn’t have funds for improvements to the park without a sales tax increase, recommended the board either shut down Super Splash and convert it into another park, or sell the park and build a new park in the northern area of
Raytown. The consultants’ recommendations are made complicated by some provisions of grant money used to build the park. Parks Department Director Kevin Boji said the grant, administered through the U.S. Department of the Interior, stipulates a park that is built with the grant money must be operated in perpetuity unless the National Park Service gives it obsolescence status. The board wasn’t thrilled with the idea of doing away with Super Splash without a plan. If the parks board were to sell the property, it would want a plan in place for another park before doing so. The board made a formal
request through vote for Bartley and Bransford to return with options for the board in May. The board did not want the project team to move forward with the update of the master plan without knowing the future of Super Splash. Kenagy offer Chuck Smith, who co-owns two homes on 2.6 acres of land abutting C. Lee Kenagy Park, was at the park board meeting to offer the board a first look at the property he plans to sell before placing it on the market. The board made no formal decision, but the $295,000 asking price wasn’t alluring to board members who already weren’t interested in additional expenditures for the department.
municators Appreciation Celebration at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park, Kansas. The event honors the efforts of telecommunicators in the Kansas City region who play a crucial role in public safety. Brafford is a member of the Regional Public Safety
Communications Board, the Regional Interoperable Communications Committee and Metropolitan Area Regional Radio System Management Council, and also serves as secretary of the Missouri Association of Public Safety Communications Officials and second
vice president of the Missouri National Emergency Number Association. Nearly 600 dispatchers at 42 public safety answering points operated by local governments in the Kansas City region answer a total of 4.1 million calls each year.
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Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance
Submitted by Dorinda Nicholson, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints If we asked our neighbors what they would pray for, we would hear a variety of answers. These might include prayers for financial needs, family issues or to grant us deep wisdom in selecting our leaders at this election time. The diversity of these prayers reflects the diversity of people and needs in our Raytown community. Despite our differences, each year on the National Day of Prayer, the Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance sponsors a time when we gather together to pray for and support our civic leaders. This year we are privileged to hear from civic leader Frank White, our Jackson County executive who won more votes than any other countywide candidate. You
Barnes continued from page 1 ficer School and arbitration advocacy school. Barnes currently serves on the University of Missouri Extension Council and the Raytown C-2 School District Board of Education. He’s a member of the Raytown Democratic Association, Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Greater Kansas City Officials Association. This is his first bid for a position in the state legislature.
knew him first as the second baseman for the 1985 World Champion Kansas City Royals. What you may not know is that well before he played there he literally helped build Kaufman Stadium as a laborer. Frank will share the many challenges he faced growing up in Kansas City in a humorous, down-to-earth presentation. Unite with your community on Thursday, May 5 at Good Shepherd Community of Christ, 4341 Blue Ridge, at 7 a.m. Doors open at 6:45 a.m. Tickets are available at Hy-Vee. Join Raytown Mayor McDonough and church, civic, and neighborhood leaders in this annual Interfaith, nondenominational service to support our leaders as we celebrate our diversity and pray together for what our city can become, and for our country and for the world. “I want to take an active part in the decision making process in Jefferson City when it come to Public Safety, Jobs and Education,” he said. “I am excited for what God has in store on this journey. Over the coming months I will be working hard and reaching out to the voters of Raytown. I look forward to hearing their stories and concerns. I humbly seek your prayers, your support, your donation and finally, your vote in the upcoming August 2nd Primary.”
Friday, April 22, 2016
When you get older, your body turns on you
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Jason Offutt When the human body gets to a certain age it apparently stops caring. A little extra fat here, an elevated cholesterol level there, some male pattern baldness and then let’s throw in hemorrhoids because, well, nature is mean. My last trip to the doctor for a yearly checkup* was spotless – except for one thing. The doctor said something was off with my liver. My liver? My liver? Who thinks about their liver? Raise your hands, people. Anybody? I thought not… Hey, you in the back, put your hand down and stop being a smart ass. In the course of an average day, nobody other than a butcher actively thinks about livers. A liver is what Hannibal Lecter has for dinner with fava beans and a nice Chianti. It’s what you get at the grocery store when buying a whole chicken (and if you think the liver and gizzards packaged in the cavity are from that chicken, you’re sadly mistaken). My liver is what saved me from poisoning myself with cheap booze in college lots of times. Lots and lots. And I have never considered my liver’s feelings. Nope. Not once. So, what does a liver do besides taste great fried with onions? Apparently a lot. Our friend the liver produces proteins vital for blood clotting. Thanks, liver. It breaks down fat cells and converts them into energy. Gosh, liver, I really need to show you more attention. Do you like cake? The liver also removes toxins from the body, like the kind I put into it with my old
pal beer. For the first time in my medical history, my liver enzymes were wonky. Frankly, I’m surprised it was the first time. None of this stopped my wife from telling me the test showed I probably had cancer. Guys, the number one thing to look for in a mate is not if she’s intelligent, or funny, or looks great in cotton underpants. She needs to be supportive. Thanks for being my rock, honey. Good God, I’m 50. My liver enzymes are screwy. My wife thinks I have some kind of No-Humor Tumor. I find myself more and more often sitting when I go to the bathroom and I want to yell at neighbor kids who walk on my lawn. What else is wrong with me? Medical science shows that when a guy turns 50, depression and dementia become more likely, as do prostate problems, bladder cancer, impotence, incontinence, testicular issues and heart disease. That’s a hell of a lineup. Batting cleanup is No. 8 Heart Disease. The Big HD is hitting .347 with 114 RBIs. The males in my family have a history of heart disease. It could be genetic. It could be our mutual love of pork products. It could also be that stress is a factor in heart disease and the Offutt nuclear family is called “nuclear” for a reason. Turns out wonky liver enzymes are pretty normal and are sometimes caused by a “fatty liver.” Hmm. Fatty liver? Sounds about right. I need a sandwich. *Go yearly, folks, especially when you’re my age because after 50 parts don’t just stop working, they fall off. 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. Jason’s parody survival guide, “How to Kill Monsters Using Common Household Items,” is also available at amazon.com.
Louis B. Mayer, MGM Studios Part III
By George Michaud Last week I really pulled an utterly surprise transmutation on you by derailing our theme of “Louis B. Mayer” so as to fill you in on the literary department of my agency, which turned out to be very lucrative with the genius of Arthur Dreifuss. As I told you in that brief synopsis, Dreifuss turned my talent agency into a top-flight and first-class agency by bringing in top writers, producers and directors, in additional to the top live entertainment talent we already had. With the agency developing new writers, directors and producers, it put my agency into an entirely different class. Casting directors, studios and buyers were now looking at The George Michaud Agency as a smaller William Morris Agency, ICM, Regency Artists, Ltd., et cetera. Had I not opened the literary department and the special events department (more on this later) and had a musical department, the agency would have been looked at as just another fly-by-night talent agency. Back to our target National Treasure for this series: Louis B. Mayer.
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and in “varying states of consciousness.” He was allegedly kicked and struck with a pistol in the face and torso by Daleo, the victim told police. The victims also reported that Daleo poured some
sort of cleaner on the victims’ clothes and threatened to set them on fire after he allegedly tied them up. The second victim wasn’t beaten. Police documents state Daleo had just been released form Jackson County Detention Center and was in a relationship with a women who had reportedly stayed the night at the victim’s residence the day before the assault. Sugar Creek police officers enlisted the help of Grandview officers after they learned the suspect was in a Grandview residence. Daleo is being held on $150,000 bond.
Aziere holds a B.S. in education from Central Missouri University and a master’s in education from the University of Kansas. During his time as an alderman he has served on the city’s finance committee, legislative committee, municipal committee, tree board, and served as
mayor pro tem for two years. Aziere sat on the United States Olympic Water Polo Committee, Missouri Valley USS Swimming Committee and is a 12-year member of the Missouri Interscholastic High School Swim Coaches Association. His current term as aldermen expires in three
By Kris Collins A 27-year-old Kansas City man is facing multiple felonies in connection with a home invasion and assault that occurred Monday in Sugar Creek. Tyler S. Daleo was charged April 19 with firstdegree assault, two counts of armed criminal action and first-degree burglary, court records show. Police documents state two residents at a home on Ralston Avenue in Sugar Creek told officers Daleo had forced his way into the home and beat the one of victims. Police found the victim with a bruised and bloody face
Aziere continued from page 1 stroy unions,” Aziere said. “I have worked for the Raytown School District 46 years and represented the citizens of Raytown at city hall for 17 years, and I understand their needs and wishes.”
Tyler Daleo
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Three men caught after UMB Bank robbery Police have three men in custody who allegedly robbed a UMB Bank in Kansas City, Kansas at gunpoint on April 16. According to police, one Hispanic male and one black male entered the bank, at 8300 Parallel Parkway, at approximately 9:15 a.m. One of the men reportedly wielded a
weapon and demanded cash. The suspects fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspects entered a waiting vehicle described as a white Yukon, which was being driven by a third suspect. The suspect vehicle was spotted traveling east bound on Leavenworth Road by the Kansas City
Kansas Police Department. The suspect vehicle was involved in a car accident near 51st Street and Leavenworth Road. The suspects attempted to flee the scene on foot, but were taken into custody. Two of the three suspects have been taken to an area hospital for medical attention.
KC man gets 15 years for 2009 fatal shooting On Monday, a Jackson County judge sentenced a Kansas City man to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the 2009 fatal shooting of Deanna Lieber, 45. Calah Johnson, 35, was scheduled to go on trial April 18, but instead agreed to plead guilty to the murder. Johnson already is serving time in federal prison for cocaine trafficking, according to a statement from the Jackson County Prosecu-
tor’s Office According to court records, the shooting into Lieber’s vehicle was captured on a redlight camera at 59th Street and U.S Route 71. The incident involved two other vehicles, the occupants of which, court documents state, had a feud that led to the shooting. Kansas City Police Department detectives tracked down the vehicles’ owners, one of whom said she had loaned the car to Johnson
the night of the shooting. Johnson denied any involvement when he was first interviewed by police in September 2009, court documents state. According to a witness who were interviewed in 2012 and 2013, Johnson told another individual that he fired the shots. Lieber, who lived near Lawrence, Kansas, was leaving the Starlight Theatre with family when she was struck by the gunfire.
years. If elected, Aziere said his primary goals would be economic growth, local control over education, protection for unions and tax reform to do away with special privileges for corporations and the wealthy. Aziere has unsuccessfully
run for a seat in the House twice as a Republican. “I did not leave the Republican Party, it left me,” he said. “When I ran for the House in 2012, I attended the Republican Caucus in St. Louis and realized that if I was elected I would be doomed because they clear-
ly stated that the Republican agenda was to destroy unions, the teacher pension fund; and pass a fair tax law that would eliminate taxes on large corporations, and that the Republicans planned to increase its hold on education in Missouri.”
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MGM included “Gone with the Wind” with Clark Gable, “The Wizard of Oz,” “Babes in Arms,” “Mr. Chips,” which won an Oscar and was nominated for seven of them. We could go on for pages with the top box office successes of Louis B. Mayer. Hal Belfer had said Mayer
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Obituaries Anna Lee (Alderman) Beem Anna Lee (Alderman) Beem, 93, passed away April 9, 2016. She was born on Sept. 16, 1922, in Jefferson City, Mo., to the late Melvin and Edna (Gray) Alderman and raised as a child of the Great Depression. Anna graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1940 and attended the Kansas City Business School. She retired from the Raytown Bank in 1978. During WWII she was a “Rosie,” riveting airplanes in a defense plant. Anna was a member of Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, Kansas City, Mo. She loved to square dance and line dance. Anna married Charles Clifford Beem, who preceded her in death in 1985. Also, Anna was predeceased by two sisters, Mary Louise, wife of Virgil Overton, and Betty Jean, wife of William Holt. She is survived by a son, The Rev. Charles L. Beem (wife, Jacqueline), two granddaughters (Jennifer Baer and Kathleen Jackson) and two great-granddaughters (Emma and Yvette). A memorial service was Tuesday, April 19th, at 10 a.m. in St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 2848 St. Albans Dr., Sinking Spring, PA 19608. Burial was Friday, April 15th, at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Independence, Mo. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Children’s Home of Reading, 1010 Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded
Krizek continued from page 1 Citian and graduate of the public schools. She has a B.A. in communications with a minor in computer-based information systems from Park University. She sits on the Truman Heartland Community Foundation Executive Board, Tru-
Greene continued from page 1 town Board of Alderman, I have shown that I will provide a strong, energetic and knowledgeable voice - one that understands the value of compromise, but will not hesitate to strenuously object when necessary.” Greene is a graduate of Raytown South High School and Metropolitan Community College – Kansas City. He currently serves on the Raytown Board of Alderman and the Raytown Finance Committee, and he previously served on the Raytown Leg-
Riehle continued from page 1 dressed. I will work to reach a consensus with all of these entities on the issues of importance in order to formulate and propose legislation that will benefit all parties. It is imperative that all resources available to the district be researched and developed in order to meet these community goals. I will work to identify these resources and
at www.kuhnfuneralhome. com. Frances E. Childers Frances E. Childers, 90, of Kansas City, MO, passed away April 15, 2016 at the Benton House of Prairie Village, who were responsible for her care over the last three years. Frances was born January 22, 1926 in Lockwood, MO to William and Dora Schilling. She graduated from Lockwood High School in 1944 and attended Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lockwood. She married John A. Childers in 1945 and they had two sons: John A. Childers, Jr. and Richard Childers. Frances worked at Hallmark Cards for 26 years and was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Kansas City, MO. She traveled frequently and widely visiting every continent but Africa and Antarctica with her significant other and best friend William D. Howey, Sr. Mrs. Childers was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother Flora Schilling, her husband John in 1968, significant other William, sister Alice Pyle, brother Gilbert Schilling and grandson John A. Childers, III. Survivors include her sons John A. Childers, Jr. (Betty); son Richard Childers; two grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; brother Raymond Schilling of Fraser, MI; and sister Dorily Miller of Raytown, MO. William’s sons William D. Howey, Jr. and Edward Howey also survive Mrs. Childers. Visitation was 1PM, followed by services at 2PM, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd.; burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or to the charity of choice . Arr: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234. Opal G. Frost Opal G. Frost, 96, of Raytown, Mo., passed away April 15, 2016. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, April 22, at Floral Hills Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Brooking Cemetery. Opal was born Feb. 28, 1920, in Bollinger County, Mo. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Opal was preceded in death by husband, Lee Dean Frost. She is survived by her sister, Bertha Loucks, nieces and nephews, and stepchildren, Candyce Rabourn, Ronald Frost and Lynda Hunsucker. Memorial contributions may be made to the Raytown Christian Church or the Raytown Historical Society. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. Arr.: Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO (816) 353-1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial. Bettye Nadine (Arnold) Martin Bettye Martin passed away in Bartlesville, Oklahoma April 11, 2016, aged 82 years, 8 months and 6 days. Bettye was born in Agency, Missouri August 5, 1933 to Nola and Ray Arnold. Bettye lived in St. Joseph, Missouri until her mother’s death and then lived with her aunts. Bettye was a graduate of Cherryvale High School. After high school graduation, Bettye studied nurses training from September, 1951 until graduating in September 1954. Bettye worked at Jane Phillips Hospital for 17 years. She then worked for Dr. Denyer for 13 years. Bet-
man Heartland Community Foundation Raytown Advisory Board, and Raytown Arts Council. She is a member of the American Association of University Women, American Motorcyclist Association, Americans United, Daughters of the American Revolution, Friends of RiceTremonti Home, Greater Kansas City Women’s Politi-
cal Caucus, Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Hadassah, KC Symphony, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Raytown Arts Council, Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce, Raytown Historical Society, Raytown Main Street Association, and Southern Poverty Law Center. Previously, Krizek was in
islative Committee and was the former board liaison to the Raytown Fire Protection District Board of Directors. He is involved with the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce’s government relations committee, is a former Friend of Raytown Parks and Recreation, a member of the Raytown Democratic Association, the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired 20/20 Club and the Truman Library Institute. This is Greene’s first bid for state office. He said ethics reform, education funding and transportation infrastructure will be his priorities
if he is elected. “As a representative and resident of District 28, one’s priorities should reflect the issues in District 28. ... Many of these concerns can be addressed by promoting economic development,” he said. “Since joining the Raytown Board of Alderman, we have made considerable inroads to new business in the city, particularly along the 350 corridor and redevelopment in downtown Raytown. I plan to take that history of recent success to the state level and ensure our side of the state is receiving the support we deserve.”
make them available for the district’s use.” He is a 1999 graduate of the University of Missouri Kansas City and holds a B.A. in economics. He sits on the city of Raytown’s board of zoning adjustment and is vice president of UMKC Arts & Sciences Alumni Board of Directors. He is involved with Mid-America Regional Council Smart Moves and Project Healing Water Fly Fishing.
“I feel there are several issues affecting the District and the State of Missouri. I list these in no particular order: full funding of the Foundation formula, comprehensive ethics reform, affordable healthcare options, equality of pay, living wage, right-to-work legislation, TIF and corporate tax incentive reforms, infrastructure/highway/road/bridge deficiencies and repair.”
School board looks into telemedicine By Kris Collins During a work session Monday, the Raytown C-2 School District Board of Education saw a demonstration of a relatively new form of healthcare service, telemedicine, and a presentation on how it may be helpful to the district. The board heard a presentation from Kelley Jo Kesler, of Salus Telehealth, and with the help of a co-worker
she demonstration some of the tools used in telehealth, which is the use of video calls and other technology to relay information to a doctor at an off-campus location. “Think about the number of kids that are in school and get sick, go to the nurse … they go home and we may not see them for three or four days,” said Superintendent Allan Markley. “What if we had the opportunity for our nurses to partner with physi-
cians for them (students) to be seen in our office and possibly prescribed a method of treatment, and no longer miss five days but they may miss one or they miss two. They’re back in class. Their attendance is better, the academic achievement is better because they’re in school, and frankly their health is better. This could really be a benefit to our kids.” In addition to the audio
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Krafts 4 Kids The Joshua Center for Neurological Disorders at 400 E Bannister Rd, in Kansas City is hosting its first annual craft show on April 30, 2016. The center is a local 501(c)3 non-
profit that serves children and their families who deal with neurological disorders such as Tourette Syndrome, High-functioning Autism, OCD and many others. Ven-
dors will be selling unique, handmade crafts; there will also be a bake sale an raffle. All proceeds from the bake sale and raffle directly benefit our summer camp program.
tye then returned to work at Jane Phillips for another 15 years then retired and continued working part-time at Hospital Geriatrics and other nursing homes. Bettye was married on March 11, 1955 to Dean Martin; this union lasted 56 years. Bettye lived most of her life in Copan, Oklahoma. Bettye had 2 children, Mike and Elizabeth. Bettye was a loving mother and grandmother. Bettye is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Van Deventer of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, son, Michael Martin and wife Susan and Susan’s daughter Louella Griffey of Copan, Oklahoma. Also surviving Bettye is her sister, Barbara Carmack of Raytown, Missouri, sister-in-law Frances Berry of Bartlesville, 2 granddaughters, Katy Van Deventer of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Kelly Van Deventer of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Bettye was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Dean Martin, who passed away November 14, 2011, and by a sister Jean Baird, and a brother Bobby Arnold. Memorial Services were held 5:30 pm, Thursday, April 14, 2016 in the Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Orville Moody of Rose Hill Baptist Church will be officiating. Cremation Arrangements and Memorial Services are under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory. Friends who wish, may sign the online guestbook and leave condolences at www. stumpff.org.
in Kansas City on July 19, 1925. He attended Southeast High School and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942 and served in the Pacific aboard the USS Onslow as a Seaman 1st Class. He was a family man and married Erna Eiseman on October 29, 1948. He was employed by TWA as an airline mechanic and retired after 40 years in 1987. He also worked at Syncor for 10 years following his retirement. Jack is survived by his wife Erna, daughter Stephanie Freiberg, Dublin OH and son Craig (Mary) Phillips, Kansas City MO; five grandchildren Jim (Sabrina) Freiberg, Dublin OH, Jessica (Brett) Carter, Kansas City MO, Travis (Kim) Phillips, Smithville MO, Brett Freiberg, Chicago IL and Shyla Phillips, Kansas City MO; four great grandchildren Gavin Johnston, Grace and Jackson Freiberg and Kason Phillips. His funeral was April 20, at Peace Lutheran Church. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.
John W Phillips John W Phillips (Jack) of Raytown MO, age 90, died April 16, 2016. He was a resident at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg since November 2015. Jack was the son of Carl and Lillian Phillips and was born
Randall Lang Titus Randall Lang Titus was born on October 30, 1966 to the union of Hubert and Jean Titus in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the second of three children born to this union. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and his maternal grandparents, two uncles Bobby Henderson Titus and Herbert Titus, his second mother, Barbara Titus. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at Christian Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. where he played musical instruments to include the trumpet. He received his early education in the Kansas City School District at Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School. Then, he attend the Hickman Mills School Dis-
the U.S. Navy Reserves, E-5; a member of IBEW Locals 1613 and 1464; former treasurer of KCPL Power PAC; former foster parent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health; former secretary of the Raytown Democratic Association; served on the board of the KC Lyric Opera
Guild; served on the American Association of University Women State Board; served on the League of Women Voters of Kansas City/Jackson/ Clay/Platte Counties board. Krizek is also the founder of the Raytown Arts and Music Festival. She currently sits on the festival committee.
CLUES ACROSS 1. Oliver __, author 6. Neuromuscular disorder (abbr.) 9. Ed Sheeran song 13. Flows in Greek Gods’ veins 14. Mounted soldier 15. Theron movie “__ Flux” 16. Greek portico 17. Buffaloes 18. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 19. Types of bonds 21. Bura-__, language 22. Discharges 23. Principal ethnic group of China 24. Air Force 25. Dash 28. Patti Hearst’s captors 29. __ percha, trees 31. Expression of sorrow or pity 33. Kids play here 36. Fakes 38. Scottish Gaelic for John 39. Blocks 41. Split 44. DC Comics hero 45. Wrap
46. Cool! 48. Hengyang Nanyue Airport 49. Biblical Sumerian city 51. Radio direction finder (abbr.) 52. Gulf in the Aegean Sea 54. Actress Lathan 56. Class 59. Copyread 60. Blocks 61. Whale ship captain 63. Make angry 64. They product honey 65. One seeded fruit 66. Helios 67. Soviet Socialist Republic 68. Accepted practice CLUES DOWN 1. Female sibling 2. Behaves 3. Cream puff 4. Knighted computer scientist Tony 5. Citizen (senior) 6. Blackthorns 7. One-time Yankee sensation Kevin 8. Autonomic nervous system 9. Spider 10. Flavoring 11. Colonized by Ancient Greeks
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trict, graduating from Ruskin High School in 1984. He loved drawing art and he loved hip hop music running cross country. His art work can be seen throughout the Kansas City area in the form of murals and window displays. Later, he started BIG GRIPP Entertainment in 2000 in order to fulfill his dream of producing various music under the nickname of “The Beatologist”. His business also supported modelling hopefuls. He had an innovative mind where he acquired several patents for different inventions. He did not let his physical challenge stop him from fulfilling his life’s goals. His business name was “Blue” because he colored his hair blue to distinguish himself from his competitors. Randall “Randy” really believed in the Lord. He had a big heart with a compassionate spirit. He would give you the shirt off of his back if you needed it. He was a good man who loved his family. He departed this life and entered eternity on April 14, 2016 at Centerpointe Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother Jean Cruise of Raytown, MO; his father, Hubert Titus of Pensacola, FL; three sisters Tracey Titus of Manhattan, New York and Tonia Titus and Courtney Cruise of Kansas City, MO; one great Aunt Elector Greathors of Passaic, New Jersey, three Aunts Theresa Titus of New York, Cassandra Harris of Georgia and Vivian Day of Maryland; niece, Ashley Williams; three nephews Darrius Wilson, Cameron Cruise, and CJ all of Kansas City, MO; a host of other siblings, family and friends. A Memorial Service will held at Concorde Fortress of Hope on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Krizek said she hopes to represent the residents and businesses of District 28 in Jefferson City. She rates public education, senior citizens, women’s rights, healthcare and Medicaid expansion, labor and transportation as priorities if elected.
12. “Thundercats” character 14. Protestant 17. Not straightened 20. Outdoor retailer 21. Brazilian lagoon 23. Expression of bafflement 25. Male parent 26. Brews 27. Gadoid fishes 29. Gives 30. Hindu calendar month 32. Breaks up 34. Take in solid food 35. Abba __, Israeli politician 37. A breed of goat 40. It’s above us 42. British Air Aces 43. Challenges 47. He’s a bounty hunter 49. Exploiters 50. Plays music 52. Cavalry sword 53. Drenches 55. Will not (obsolete) 56. Signals 57. Carla from “Cheers” 58. Other side of yin 60. Ed Murrow’s home 62. Satirist Samantha 65. Gold
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Entertainment Guide By Livingston Brees The final animated film to have Walt Disney’s touch, 1967’s “The Jungle Book,” has always been one of my favorites, along with 1973’s “Robin Hood.” (“Oo De Lally, Oo De Lally, golly what a
day”). So when the studio announced they’d be producing a “live action” version, I was understandably worried. Not only is it one of the most beloved Disney films of all time, but I couldn’t even begin to wrap my head around how they’d go about
Massive hit ‘Jungle Book’ is page-turning fun
replacing Phil Harris as Balloo “Bare Necessities” the Bear and Louis Prima as King “I Wanna be Like You” Louie. Well, the first step was to name a director, and the studio picked a great one in Jon Favreau. As the director of
“Zathura” and “Elf,” Favreau showed he could do comedy for the whole family. As the director of the first two “Iron Man” flicks, he showed he could handle loads of special effects without sacrificing the story. With last weekend’s release of the live action “The
Jungle Book,” it is obvious Favreau’s skills have only gotten better, because this film is much better than it has any right to be. The story of “The Jungle Book” centers on Mowgli, played by Neel Sethi, a young boy who was raised
by a family of wolves since birth. When the fearsome and delightfully evil tiger Shere Khan, voiced by the always awesome Idris Elba, discovers the man cub, Mowgli is forced to leave the only life he’s ever known.
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High school production ‘Hairspray’ dynamite By David Fast Raytown Arts Council The combined production of Hairspray between Raytown South High School and Raytown High School was delightful. From the eyeopening “Good Morning Baltimore” to the last number, “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” the show was funny, entertaining and all-around good theatre. I saw the show Saturday when Julianna McCarroll was performing the role
of Tracy Turnblad. She gave a flawless performance that was filled with energy and a big voice. No less impressive was Israel Hanke as Corny Collins and Zack Kujath as Link Larkin. Both guys belted out their songs like there was no tomorrow. Thinking nothing could top what I had already heard, in came the Dynamites (played by Sydni Embry, Victoria Goudeau, and Jazzmyn Smith-Reed) to blow us all away. They were indeed dynamite! To top that,
Raynesha Green, who played Motormouth Maybelle, gave a vocal performance like no high school student I had ever heard! Tracy’s sidekick Penny Pingleton (Lauren Douglas) and her love interest Seaweed (Demetrus Hampton) were no less entertaining. Their acting and singing abilities were top-notch. Even Neisa Icart, as Seaweed’s little sister, Inez, gave a powerful performance with the small part she had! Dakota
Sprinkle as Edna Turnblad was hilarious and sweet at the same time. Tracy’s father, Wilber, was well played by Tristan Clemons. Wilber and Edna’s rendition of “You’re Timeless to Me” was delightful. And, of course, one cannot leave out the deliciously evil performances by the Von Tussles (Emma Hill and Elliot White). They were definitely the mother and daughter couple you loved to hate. Usually I am not a fan of canned music, but I admit
this group seemed to have no trouble making it feel like they had a live orchestra accompanying them every step of the way. And speaking of steps, the choreography was great. We even got a little tap dancing from the prison matron who happened to be one of the show’s directors (Katie Kolster). In addition, other faculty members from the two high schools made cameo appearance in the show, much to the delight of the audience
Last, but certainly not least, was the ensemble, and what an ensemble they were. Energetic, smiling faces provided the drive for all of the singing and dancing found in the choruses. They were selling the show for all it was worth, which is no small accomplishment. Hopefully Raytown High and Raytown South will do more of these combined-effort shows in the future. Kudos to everyone for a great production!
Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Big Read: Book Discussion Apr. 19, 6:30 pm Apr. 21, 10 am Big Read: Book Discussion (BRANCH) Join this Big Read book discussion of the Ray Bradbury classic Fahrenheit 451, a classic science fiction novel that depicts a dystopian society with eerie similarities to the present day. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. (For adults) Registration is required. Eastern Jackson County 2016 Business Expo Apr. 21, 1-6 pm Seven chambers of commerce represented plus 100 exhibitors, thousands of attendees, food beverages, product and service demonstrations, door prizes and more. For more information: www.ejcexpo.com 19th Annual RAC Festival of the Arts Apr. 24, 1-5 pm Robert B. Atkin Performing Arts Center at Raytown High School, 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd. The Raytown Arts Council will celebrate the creative talent of the community with its 19th
Annual Festival of the Arts, Visual and Performing. Visuals art representing a variety of mediums by students K-12 will be on display. Music performances by students on recorders, Raytown Community Symphonic Band, first violinist Jennifer Mitchell, and SoulD Out Band. Admission is free to this event organized in cooperation with the Raytown C-2 School District. Refreshments provided compliments of the RAC. Raytown Garden Club Annual Spring Plant & Bake Sale Apr. 30, 8 am–12 pm Cave Spring Interpretative Center, 8701 E Gregory Blvd. The sale will feature a wide variety of annuals, perennials, and vegetables as well as delicious homemade baked goods. Garden club members will be available to answer your questions. Krafts 4 Kids Apr. 30, 9am–4 pm The Joshua Center for Neurological Disorders, 400 E Bannister Rd. The 501(c)3 non-profit center is hosting first annual craft show to benefit children and their families who deal with neurological disorders such
as Tourette Syndrome, Highfunctioning Autism, OCD and many others. Vender will be selling unique handmade crafts plus a bake sale and raffle. All proceeds benefit the summer camp program.
Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June)
Raytown COA Senior Expo May 7, 9 am-1 pm Raytown City Hall, 10000 E 59th St. Raytown Council on Aging Senior Expo offers Enjoy meeting old friends, winning door prizes and free refreshments while investigating what’s new in Senior Services. Admission is free.
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.
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
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
Home for dinner | executive chef: mom
Easy, delicious apple pie
By Jacqui Duran Apple pie. It’s a standard dessert, right? I’ve never considered myself to be a baker. Why? Well, when you are baking you have to measure and be exact and certainly can’t forget an ingredient because it very well might make or break your recipe. Baking soda or baking powder? I never fail to mix them up. I cook more to my taste rather than by measuring ingredients, which is why I normally stray away from desserts. But that shortfall haunted me. I wanted to create and bake these amazing and delicious things! But I could never get my cookies to look as perfect as they do in the pictures. My cakes never came out as fluffy and moist as they were supposed to. And don’t get me started on Jell-O. I decided enough was enough, and that I was at least going to have a few dessert dishes in my recipe tool box. The first one I decided to tackle: apple pie. Seemed easy enough.
Easy, delicious apple pie And before I knew what was happening, I had a great apple pie recipe. My husband now asks for it on a regular basis. I overcame desserts. Well, apple pie at least. This recipe is for those of you who want to spoil and surprise your family but never really could get it just right. This apple pie recipe is going to let you win over your hungry crowd and keep them asking for your apple pie. Here is what we will need for this: • Premade Pie Crusts (find these in the refrigerated section at the store; usually by the cinnamon rolls and biscuits) • Two to three large apples (I prefer Granny Smith)
• ¾ cup brown sugar • One egg, beaten • One teaspoon ground nutmeg • One stick butter • One lemon (the zest and juice) • Three tablespoons ground cinnamon • Dash of regular or course sugar Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. You will then need to take your apples and thinly slice them. Next, put a skillet on medium heat. Add in a little butter to your skillet and then add your apples in. Add almost all of your cinnamon — save a little for later — and the nutmeg to the apples. Continue to stir while cooking. You want to soften your apples and let the natural carameliza-
tion happen in the skillet. Set the apples aside once they are cooked through. Now it’s time to get our crust ready. And this, my friends, is the easy part. The refrigerated pie crust comes with two sheets. Spray your pie pan with cooking spray and then lay in your bottom crust. Use your knuckle to help form it to the pan. We don’t want to tear the crust, but want to make sure it’s sitting nicely in the pie pan. Here is my fun secret: I season the pie crust. Yep, I sprinkle in the remaining cinnamon and rub it into the pastry dough. Why do I do this? To add flavor, of course! Now we are ready for our yummy apples. Go ahead and pour them in, making sure they are equally distributed and make an even layer. Now we want to add in our brown sugar. Add this to your apples and fold in to cover them all. Now we take our lemon and zest over the top of our apple and brown sugar mix. Go ahead and squeeze the juice over top and gently fold in. Finally, add some pads of butter to the top of the apples. This make the gooey filing delicious and outstanding. Top the remaining pie crust and cut off any extra dough. To seal your crust you want to pinch all the ends all the way around. Take your beaten egg and lightly brush the top crust. Cut some slits in the top of the crust for venting during cook-
ing. Finally, sprinkle the top with your sugar. To prevent your crust from browning or overcooking, cover it with aluminum foil. Bake your pie for 45 minutes. Allow your pie to cool. Serve with whipped topping or ice cream. Enjoy and then enjoy some more! After all, you did create a
masterpiece. 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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Photos by R.C. Jones Raytown High School’s Darian Malone beats Cardinal defender Alexis Jefferson for shot on goal during the cross town rivals’ matchup this past week.
Raytown High’s Kaosi Ude dribbles away from defender Alexis Jefferson. Raytown High School won 2-0 against Raytown South High School at Markland Field on April 14.
2 losses put Sporting in 4th ahead of San Jose By Kris Collins After suffering two losses at the hands of the Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas this past week, Sporting Kansas City are now fourth in the Western Conference, five points behind first-place Dallas. Sporting fell to Colorado 2-1 at Children’s Mercy Park April 13. The match marked the 20th anniversary of Sporting KC’s 1996 inaugural game at Arrowhead Stadium. A relatively tame firsthalf opened up after a shot from Shkelzen Gashi went just wide of Tim Melia’s goal. Just 10 minutes later Sporting’s Diego Rubio, who was the head of the attack in lieu
Board continued from page 6 and video transmission of information, physicians can use stethoscopes that receive the sound of a heartbeat or inhalation of the lungs from signals relayed from a nurse’s stethoscope. Nurses can also pre-record a patient’s heartbeat and inhalations or take photos, of the back of the throat or inner ear, for example, and send them ahead of time for greater efficiency. The average appointment time is 10 minutes, Kesler said, and the average wait
Movie continued from page 7 Bagheera, a no-nonsense panther voiced by Oscar winner Ben Kingsley, tries to keep Mowgli on the straight and narrow, but those plans go awry when he runs across the free-spirited Balloo, played by Bill Murray at his nonchalant best. After running into the mysterious snake Kaa (Scarlett Johansson), and the always awesome Christopher Walken’s King Louie, Mowgli must face Shere Khan in a battle
of a Dom Dwyer start, nearly equalized. Just before half-time Colorado midfielder Marco Pappa stripped the ball from Lawrence Olum and found Argentine striker Luis Solignac between two KC defenders. Solignac struck the ball sweetly just inside the right post. Rubio again had a chance to put his team level in the 47th minute after running down a ball on the goal line and keeping it in play. Rubio took one touch toward goal through a Colorado defense that believed the ball had left play and he blasted a shot off the crossbar. Sporting found its groove in the second-half and led in both possession and attack-
ing chances. Center back Ike Opara, who got his first start in more than a year after coming back from injury, nearly found the back of the net off a corner from Benny Feilhaber, a second-half sub. Opara put his neck through the ball and would have beaten keeper Zac MacMath if it hadn’t been for a goal-line clearance by a Rapids defender. A persistent Sporting attack finally broke through in the 77th minute through Connor Hallisey on the right side of the pitch. An unmarked Dwyer linked up with the aerial ball into the penalty area and turned the glancing header into the back of the net. In the last eight minutes
of regular time Dillon Serna put a goal-rattling ball off the crossbar from 30 yards out. Melia got to his feet to handle the follow-up shot, but Gashi put power behind the well-directed volley from close range for the 2-1 goal. Sporting nearly tied drew level in the 93rd minute through Brady Davis, who was subbed on just 20 minutes before. A long ball into the box fell to Davis after MacMath clashed with a defender and the ball went astray. Davis rocketed off the crossbar and the game was called shortly after. v. FC Dallas Sporting took its first loss on the road this season this past Sunday, falling 2-1 to FC
time is double that. Board Director Bobbie Saulsberry showed some apprehension about the idea of bringing telemedicine under the umbrella of services offered by the school district. “I just don’t see where we would be benefiting from this venture,” she said. “To me, it seems like the district is moving into the area of healthcare with this.” Board Director Rick Moore said he could relate with Saulsberry’s sentiment, but added, “We’ve got kids, clearly, in our classes that need to have medical help
sometimes and they don’t get it when they need it.” “We send food home on weekends. We do a lot of things that schools didn’t used to do,” Markley said. “I think what we ought to do it, let’s see what our parents think.” Currently, as Markley noted before the presentation, a school district cannot legally offer telemedicine under Missouri law. However, two bills filed in each chamber of the Missouri Legislature, Senate Bill 621 and House Bill 1923, would change that if passed.
Markley said the school district could see an increase in funding with increased attendance. “It’s hard to measure the return on investment with student academics and success in school, but think about this: If we were to increase the attendance rate by 1.5 percent, when you take that number times the number of kids we have, that’s 135 kids that we could run through the foundation formula, which is our No. 1 revenue stream from the street. … Just formula money alone, by increasing it 1.5 percent is
that may lead to the end of them both. Even though I constantly kept comparing this flick with the animated classic, I really enjoyed Favreau’s version. The voice talents are stellar, the visual effects second to none, and it has Bill freakin’ Murray and Christopher Walken in the same movie! Even though the flick is geared primarily toward the kids, there is more than enough to keep the adults entertained. Another thing worth mentioning is the fact
the film does get a tad “dark” in places, which may be a little too intense for the youngsters. Despite the imperfections, “The Jungle Book” broke out to a $103 million opening weekend in the states, beating every live-action Disney “remake or reboot” since 2010’s “Alice in Wonderland.” The flick was also a hit overseas, bringing in a total of $290 million worldwide. Even though this will never be the 1967 animated masterpiece, this version of “The Jungle Book” is good enough
to stand on its own, and I’m pretty sure we’ll see a sequel sooner rather than later. I really have no idea what I’ll be watching for next week, but I sure hope I can see “Everybody Wants Some,” the “spiritual sequel” to “Dazed and Confused.” And by the way, we’re only a few weeks away from what is being called the “best Marvel movie yet” when “Captain America Civil War” is released May 4. Until then, I’ll see you next week. Same Bat-Time, same Bat-Channel.
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