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Raytown Historical Society celebrates 50 years By Kris Collins The Raytown Historical Society is celebrating its 50-year anniversary this year. In the museum near 63rd Street and Raytown Road, one can find relics from a time long passed, the storied history of the three famous trails passing through town or photographs showing daily life in another decade, but perhaps the most important role - and a never-ending one - that the museum serves is that of research center. Larry Short, president of the
photos and stories from our past, even though the originals would be burned up, our insurance would cover reproduction. That was a big goal for the past 15 years, to get things backed up and stored off-site so they’re protected forever. That should be the goal for any historical group.” The historical society, a nonprofit, was founded in 1966 under the sponsorship of the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce. Short has been involved with the group since 1987. The historical society
A parade passes over a wooden bridge, 1929
3-Trails Corridor Partnership and Treasurer of the Raytown Historical Society, said the museum has always served as a source for information but the means to record and preserve it have changed. “We’ve got printers and scanners. People are willing to bring up copies of these things that they would never let us have before,” he said. “We’ve been able to collect so much more.” Short said the museum is able to record and store original photos that were previously on display. The light, he said, can damage the photos over time. This way, the items can be preserved and the public can still enjoy the history of Raytown. “A lot of that stuff in irreplaceable,” he said. “If something happen to that building a lot of the old items may be destroyed, but our
bought the first fire station No. 1 in Raytown in 1981 for $50,000, Short said. The building, which was built in 1944, required some work. “Our volunteers went to work, and we had so many, like Joe Herndon, superintendent of schools,” Short said. “He was so involved up there. He was darn good with a hammer, too.” The historical society officially celebrated the half-century anniversary in April with a dinner, which Short said was well attended and included five of the original charter members (one of which was Roberta Bonnewitz, who turned 105 in late April), but the celebration is to be had inside the walls of the museum. “Raytown is one of the few areas that has three distinctive sites certified by the National Parks Service – the Raytown Historical Museum
is a certified interpretive center, the Archibald Rice home and then Cave Spring at Barnes Enclosure,” short said, “both of those are certified historical sites.” The certified interpretive designation is given to entities that help tell the stories surrounding a historical site. Additionally, the original routes of the three famous trails, the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California National Historic Trails, go right through Raytown. Technology has changed the way people absorb the wealth of knowledge compiled at the museum, too. The historical society’s ambassador program has allowed more information to come into the museum and technological advancements have allowed the museum to preserved and compile the information comprehensively. “When people find out we’re doing stories on their families they want to make sure it’s correct, too,” Short said. “They bring in photographs and letters and they’ve allowed us to scan these items because they’re family heirlooms. We’ve developed a tremendous research center on the history of Raytown going from the very earliest settlers in 1836.” GPS has also allowed people to experience the trails differently. Short said hikers and explorers can use GPS to track down exact sites and geocaches that have been planted along to trails. “We’re not just an old, stale, smelly, relic-building,” he said. “It’s a nice museum with something for everybody in there. I’ve been all over the country. This is one of the finest small-town museums in the nation bar none. “The first goal, of course, was getting a building of our own. Now we‘re evolving into the technology side of it, sharing it with a new generation via their methods. You get a group of kids in there and sometimes you wonder if they’re listening to you because they’re doing their iPhones during the tours, but it’s amazing how much they pick up. We’ve come a long way in 50 years.” The museum has seen challenges along the way. It has needed a new roof, other expensive renovations had to completed, and the money
Photos courtesy Raytown Historical Society Raytown Depot, 1916.
for all of it had to be rounded up. The historical society has been able to so thus far, Short said, because of the membership base. “The members have always come through and provided funding,” he said. “It’s an ongoing challenge. I’m the treasurer, so I see every bill. It’s an ongoing challenge to raise funds to maintain the building.” And the membership levels have remained strong. The historical so-
mation will be stored in the museum 50 years from now is anyone’s guess. Short can name at least two. In 2021, he said, the historical society will be actively involved in the 200th anniversary of the statehood of Missouri. The same year will serve as the 200th anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail. “History is ongoing. Every day, every week, every month we’re creating new history,” Short said. “That’s where we have to keep up
Old fire station No. 1
ciety has approximately 268 members. “The retention rate is good because they see the value in what we’re doing here,” Short said. What exciting events and infor-
with it at the historical society. We need to keep up with the stories and pictures of development to maintain for future generations. We’re going to be doing this for a long time, or somebody will.”
Marketing committee aims to promote Raytown, pen new slogan By Kris Collins The Raytown Marketing Committee is looking to get the word out on Raytown, and maybe give it a catchy new slogan. The committee was formed as a result of a goal-setting session the aldermen held in the fall of 2015. The majority of the aldermen at the time expressed his or her desire for such a committee. Cara James, the committee chairwoman, said the benefits of marketing the city are many. “As a citizen, which is how I’m
representing the board, I’m invested in Raytown by purchasing my home there,” she said. “I’m invested by raising my children there. I think everybody experienced in 2008 and 2009, with the market — we’ve all lost equity. There’s some financial reasons there, as well. “More than anything I think it’s important to be proud of where you live, promote where you live and really bind the community together.” The overall goal of the committee is to promote the city through
the metro area. The city’s current slogan is “Reaching for Tomorrow.” “Essentially, we’re beyond that,” James said. The committee is made up of business owners in the community and residents at-large. Four liaisons
with no voting power also sit on the committee. The committee members are: Andrew Loos, Pam Clark, Mike Crawford, Chris Payne, Sue Frank, Michael Crane, Angel Abercrombie, Jamie Davis, and Dominique Tyson. The liaisons are: Alderman Josh Greene; John Benson, city of Raytown; Steve Guenther, Raytown Main Street Association; and Vicki Turnbow, Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce. “I think it’s a really great mix of perspective and ideas,” James said
Markley. “Why can’t we use it for more than just 8 to 3?” The planning is still in its infancy. It’s unclear what programs could be offered, when they could be offered, or what the cost may be. That all, Markley said, relies on the interests of the adults in the community and industry demands.
The district plans to send out surveys over the summer to gauge interest, and the school has an advisory board comprised of people in such industries that let the district know what kinds of skills or qualities employers are looking for in employees. The decision to use the Hern-
of the committee members. “Having such a great mix of perspectives is, in my opinion, the smartest thing you can do for a marketing committee when you’re ultimately going to roll out a blanket idea such as a tagline. It needs to reach every type of person in terms of passions, walks of like, what the city means to them. It’s certainly a committee of strong members with lots of experience.” The 10-member committee has already met twice. Its next meeting is slated for 6 p.m. May 25 at City Hall.
Raytown schools mull adult night school By Kris Collins The Raytown C-2 School District is looking to get more out of the Herndon Career Center. The Herndon Center currently educations Raytown high school students - and students from a few surrounding districts - on trades
like graphic art, automotive technology, welding, or cosmetology, but the district is in the process of examining what benefits may come from offering adult night school. “We have a facility here that creates careers for secondary education kids, and we have a great facility,” said Superintendent Allan
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don Center to educate adults is twofold, and Markley will tell you it’s somewhat selfish. “I always have a manipulative goal that has something in it for me in the end,” he said. “The in-it-forme is kids in school that are ready to learn. That’s the key.”
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Friday, May 13, 2016
Ribbon cutting for The Barber Shop Norfleet Elementary Recorder Club
Photo by Kris Collins Community and civic leaders gathered at The Barber Shop Tuesday afternoon as owner Michael Henderson, center, cut the red ribbon for his official welcome into the community by the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce. Henderson opened his business, located at Raytown Road and 59th Street, approximately one year ago.
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Photo courtesy Eric Eckhoff The Norfleet Elementary Recorder Club performed at the Raytown Arts Festival on April 24. The club is made up of 5th grade students and staff. From left to right are Sarah Eckhoff, music teacher, Sebastian Gibbs, Olivia McCarroll, Felicia Storm, 5th grade teacher, David Thompson, Ben Gippner, and Aspen Sanders.
O’Fallon angler sets another state fishing record An O’Fallon angler set his second state record April 22 by catching an eight-pound hybrid striped bass on the Mississippi River. James Lucas’ catch weighed eight pounds and six ounces and measured 24 and ¾ inches. He caught the fish with a throwline in one of his honey holes. “I’m really excited that I caught this fish,” Lucas said. “I have been trying for over a month and a half to set this record with a throwline, and I’m just really glad all my practice finally paid off.” Lucas also holds a state record for the skipjack herring in the alternative method category, which he broke on April 8. “You haven’t heard the last of me,” he said. “I hope to set many more state re-
Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation James Lucas, of O’Fallon, set a state record by catching an eight-pound, sixounce hybrid striped bass with a throwline on the Mississippi River April 22.
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FDA introduces regulations on e-cigarettes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration introduced long-awaited rules this past week on the highly debated e-cigarettes, which at their introductions were seen as an alternative to cigarettes. The rules will require e-cigarette companies to undergo federal review to remain on the market, bar minors from purchasing ecigarettes and require health warnings. E-cigarettes do not con-
tain tobacco, are powered by batteries and use a heating device to turn nicotine into a vapor. The regulations are expected to bring about legal contests. E-cigarettes are marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes because the vapor from e-cigarettes doesn’t contain tar or other chemicals found in tobacco cigarettes. There is no evidence that supports the claim.
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Crews continue to clean up debris from collapsed historical building in Liberty
Days after a historic building collapsed across from Liberty City Hall, much progress has been made in cleaning up the debris. Crews starting removing debris shortly after the building collapsed in the early morning May 3. The demolition process has been meticulous for safety reasons and because the building is adjacent to other historic buildings in Liberty’s downtown area. The collapsed building was built in the 1800s Crews hoisted in a cage above the structure to cut the roof membrane free for removal. Other workers re-
moved loose brick from the front of the building above the first story. Utilities were shut off to several of the buildings on Water Street. The power has since been restored, allowing those businesses to open. By Tuesday, crews had hauled off 20 truckloads of debris totaling 70 tons of material. As of press time on Wednesday, Kansas and Water streets had been opened to traffic, but some parking remained limited. Temporary street closures and parking restrictions are anticipated over the coming days.
Fire district to hold TIF public information hearing By Kris Collins Amidst disagreement between the Raytown Fire Protection District and the city of Raytown on the administration of the Tax Increment Finance district formed for the Raytown Live redevelopment project along Missouri 350, the fire district plans to host a public information meeting on the matter June 6. In a statement released this past week, Fire Chief Matt Mace said the district will hold the meeting at 7 p.m. May 6 (at a location to be determined) to inform the public on the district’s stance on the Raytown Live project and its agreement with the city when the TIF district was formed in 2007. “At the core of this debate is the belief that the city misled the fire district in 2007 and has not upheld their side of the 2007 agreement since,” Mace said in a statement. A TIF district is a funding mechanism used to fund largescale projects. The TIF captures tax revenue and allows a city to pay off bonds used for a redevelopment project over a long period of time. In 2007, the fire district agreed to fully participate in Project 1, which includes WalMart, of the Raytown Live project, but did not wish to surrender a greater percentage of tax revenue than is required in state law to the other projects within the Raytown Live redevelopment project. State law allows emergency service entities within a TIF district to recoup 50 to 100 percent of the district’s tax increment. In November 2015, the fire district requested the 50 percent refund for Project 2. The
city calculated that 50 percent refund since the inception of the TIF district at $8,096. The fire district wants out of the agreement entirely, citing the city’s failure to properly administrate the TIF district as outlined by state law. Specifically, the city’s failure to file statutorily required financial documents from 2012 through 2015 and to hold periodic public meetings on the TIF district. The city has since filed the financial documents and is not facing any penalties as a result. At the Raytown Board of Aldermen meeting this past week, Mayor Mike McDonough said the city cannot retroactively allow the fire district out of the agreement. “The city has a duty to protect the bond holders and the taxpayers of Raytown and cannot allow that change eight years later,” he said. Mace said the fire district invited the city to cohost the public information meeting June 6, but the city, through its attorney, Joe Willerth, has declined. “I do not think it is in the public interest for an entire fire district board and the entire Raytown Board of Aldermen to sit down and review extensive detailed financial records in an open public meeting or attempt to negotiate the resolution of any outstanding pending issues initially in an open public meeting,” Willerth wrote in a letter to the district. Mace said Willerth’s point isn’t without merit. However, Mace said, “The easiest way to remedy this is to get everyone in the same room,” noting the fire district hasn’t met with the city since the first week of March.
School board approves employee raises, improvement projects By Kris Collins Following a presentation from RayTEAM, a collaborative group that works to improve the quality of workplace in the Raytown C-2 School District, during the Raytown Board of Education meeting Monday, the board approved a raise for district employees. RayTEAM began meeting in September 2015 and
received 910 surveys in total from employees. The surveys, the team members said, guide the group when making recommendations to the board. The board approved a one-step pay increase for certified staff and a two-step pay increase for classified staff. Additionally, the board approved a one-time longevity stipend for employees
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Correction
The article “Aldermen discuss sales tax ballot measure, Fire and city reach agreement on TIF” that appeared in the May 6, 2016 edition of the Raytown-Brooking Eagle incorrectly stated the city of Raytown paid the Raytown Fire Protection District $8,069 in connection with the Raytown Live redevelopment project Tax Increment Finance district. The city did not pay the district that amount but submitted an amended tax invoice that credits the district with $8,069. The city pays sales taxes to the state and invoices taxing districts quarterly. The Eagle strives for accuracy in reporting and apologizes for the error.
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Here’s how to keep your portfolio healthy Submitted by Kevin Carpenter If you have a medical appointment this week, you might want to wish your nurse a happy National Nurses Week. This annual event is designed to celebrate the important role nurses play in health care. Of course, while nurses and doctors can help you in many ways, you can do a lot of good for yourself by adopting healthy living habits, such as eating right, exercising frequently, and so on. But you can also do much to help your financial health. Here are a few suggestions: • Stay invested. During times of market volatility, it can be tempting to head to the investment “sidelines” until things “cool off.” Going to the sidelines can mean a few different things – you could simply not invest anything
for a while, or you could move a substantial portion of your portfolio to “cash” instruments, which are safe in the sense of preserving your principal but offer almost nothing in the way of return or protecting against inflation. If you’re not investing during a market downturn, or if you’ve moved heavily into cash, you might well miss out on the beginning of the next market rally. • Rebalance your portfolio. It’s a good idea to periodically rebalance your portfolio to make sure it still reflects your goals and your comfort level with risk. Over time, and without any effort on your part, your portfolio can become unbalanced. For example, following a long “bull” market, the value of your stocks could have risen to the point where they make up a greater percentage of your portfolio than you had intended. When that hap-
pens, you may need to rebalance by adding bonds and other fixed-income vehicles. • Diversify. Rebalancing is important. But a balanced portfolio should also be a diversified portfolio. If you only owned one type of financial asset, such as U.S. growth stocks, you could take a big hit during a market downturn. But different types of financial assets don’t always move in the same direction at the same time, so by owning a wide variety of investments – U.S. stocks, international stocks, government securities, corporate bonds, real estate, certificates of deposit (CDs) and so on – you may help reduce the effects of market volatility on your portfolio. Keep in mind, though, that diversification by itself can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss. • Maintain realistic expectations. If you expect the financial markets to always move
upward, you will be disappointed many times. Market downturns are a normal part of the investment process, and they will always be with us. Once you accept this reality, you will be less likely to make questionable decisions, such as abandoning a longterm strategy. If you’ve designed an appropriate strategy, possibly with the help of a financial professional, you can stick with it through all market environments. By following the suggestions mentioned above – staying invested, rebalancing your portfolio as needed, diversifying your holdings and maintaining realistic expectations, you can go a long way toward maintaining the fitness of your financial situation. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
KC housing values on the rise By Jeff Pinkerton The National Association of Realtors recently released their metro median home sales prices and the data shows Kansas City housing increasing in value. According to the data, Kansas City’s median home sales price for the first quarter of 2016 stood at $163,300. This is a 6.7 percent increase from one year earlier. This increase ranks us 14th among 30 peer metros. The chart below shows how Kansas City’s housing market stacks up against these peers. Again, Kansas City’s growth rate is right in the middle of the pack, however Kansas City remains quite affordable ranking 22nd in median sales value. -Yes, the median sales price for a home in San Jose is approaching $1 million! More data is available at www.kceconomy.org.
Missouri politics
Senate to debate abortion ban bill before session’s end
As the legislative session’s end nears in the state capitol, the Senate is debating a bill that would ask voters if fetuses should have constitutional rights. The Missouri House of Representatives passed House Joint Resolution No. 98 in early May by a vote of 110-37, and the bill was read for the second time on Tuesday in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Mike Moon of Ash Grove, proposes a constitutional amendment that
guarantees all people, “including unborn human children at every stage of biological development” have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Moon said during a committee hearing on the bill that “as a former embryo” he would like protection for all embryos. Additionally, the bill contains provisions that would ban abortion. “It attempts to ban all types of abortion services in the state of Missouri
through the Missouri State Constitution,” said Sarah Rossi, director of advocacy and policy of the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri. “It would also ban quite a few forms of birth control, and also put invitro fertilization and other fertility procedures at risk.” Opponents of the legislation also say the bill offers no options for women who become pregnant through rape or incest, nor for women who have life-threatening pregnancy complications.
Rep. Tila Hubrecht said during debate that pregnancies as a result of rape could be a blessing in disguise. “It is not up to us to say, ‘no just because there was a rape, they cannot exist,’” she said. “Sometimes bad things happen — horrible things — but sometimes God can give us a silver lining through the birth of a child.” If approved, the measure would go to Missouri voters in November. The legislative session ends Friday.
Attorney General candidate under ethics investigation Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R) who is running for Attorney General is under Missouri Ethics Commission investigation over his alleged pressuring Tim Wolfe, then-
president of the University of Missouri, to make it harder for law school faculty to run for office. Josh Hawley, a member of the faculty, is running for Attorney Gen-
eral against Schaeffer in the GOP primary. Schaefer has influence over MU’s budget as head of the Missouri Appropriations Committee. The conversation with Schaefer
was disclosed by Wolfe by email after his resignation. Schaefer does not deny the conversation took place but claims his motive was about saving taxpayer money.
Senate overrides governor’s veto of school funding cap Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed legislation that changed the state’s funding formula for K-12 public schools. Fiscal year starting July 1 fell $400 million short of its funding goals even with a proposed $71 million in-
crease this year. Under the new formula, funding will be only $54 million short and a cap of 5 percent increase every two years was added. A 5 percent cap was added in 2005 but dropped in 2009 with
hopes that more gambling money would come in that never did. Senators voted 25-7 to override the veto with all but one Democrat backing the veto because lowering funding targets does not meet the needs of
school districts. Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal (D) who voted with Republicans slammed Nixon for politicizing his veto that he announced in Ferguson as a “broken promise” to students.
Photo ID bill passed to amend the constitution
Voters will be able to decide on whether the constitution should be amended to require government-issued photo ID to vote at the polls with the passing of new legislation. Democrats stopped a senate filibuster and made a deal that allows voters to vote without a photo ID but requires a signed statement of identity under penalty of perjury and allows local election authorities to take photos of those voters for their registration file. The law requires voters to be informed that they are required to get a government-issued photo ID that
will be paid by the state as well as costs of obtaining required documents. Sen. Will Kraus (R) of Lee’s Summit who is running for secretary of state reportedly said “it’s something he can live with.” The secretary of state’s office now estimates about 200,000 Missourians are registered to vote that do not have driver’s licenses. Rep. Justin Alferman (R) of Gasconade County says the new bill will provide info on how many Missourians are actually voting without a government-issued photo ID. Those who oppose photo ID legislation say this is an
attempt to disenfranchise the poor, minorities, students, elderly and the disabled. Voters do not appear to be lining up at the polls to defraud the
system because voter turnout is low: 2014 at 35.23 percent, 2012 at 65.95 percent, 2010 at 47 percent and 2008 at 75 percent.
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Having stability at home is paramount for a student’s success, he said. Instability at home - uncertainly of when they next meal will come, for example - can weigh down students. Sixtyseven percent of students in the Raytown School District are eligible for free and reduced lunch. “They come to school with that in the back of their mind and that impacts them, in my opinion,” Markley said. “Kids are unstable and it’s difficult for them to learn. They have to have a core feeling of safety and comfort in their home environment to be successful in school, so how can we help that?” Markley said he doesn’t want to reinvent the wheel but rather act as a bridge, connecting people to goodpaying jobs by providing training or basic education that can land people in various industries that are hungry for workers or at a another established institution that can get people to the same end. “Maybe, just maybe, if they get down that path, they get that career job that pays them a better wage and they have stability and long-term goals in their career, I have a stable student beginning to come to school because parents can spend more time with their kids because they’re working a good job, or don’t have to work two,” he said. It’s also easier and more cost effective to act as that bridge, he added. It’s not currently known what the cost may be for such a program, or programs, but Markley said the school won’t make money off of it, only meet expenses, the majority of which are for teachers.
The programs would likely require more staff, he said. “Some would say, ‘Well, you just need to spend money on books and pencils and things like that,’” Markley said. “It’s bigger than that. Our role in the community is not just that, but it’s also providing a place for parents to be attracted and come and move not only for the good schools that we have but for the opportunities they could have. That’s it. If we have stable kids in school the discipline goes down, the academic achievement goes up, the absences go down, the attendance goes up, and they’re at school more, they learn more. Everybody wins, and I like to win.” He likens such an investment to the Raytown Schools Wellness Center, which the district opened primarily for use by employees but is a benefit to the community, which has access to the facility. “That’s me trying to think out the box,” Markley said. “At the end of the day, by spending resources on doing something like this, how does that impact me? Well, it’s the same as spending resources on early childhood education and how that’s going to return investments for us down the road. Hopefully, that same thing would happen here. “I think it’s our responsibility to produce students that eventually graduate from our schools that can immediately help contribute to society in one way or another - going into the workforce, going into the military, going on to a two- or fouryear institution, or just being a good mom or dad and husband and wife someday. I think part of that responsibility hinges on whether or not they’re prepared when they come to school.”
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Jason Offutt Dreams are powerful. Have you ever dreamed you were peeing? Yeah, you know what I’m talking about. Everybody dreams. It’s the body’s way of blowing off steam (the non-metaphysical answer provided by our friend Science). However, we forget an estimated 95 to 99 percent of our dreams. Some people don’t remember their dreams at all, which is a shame, because my dreams are awesome. Like when I was six and a mugato was loose in the house. The mugato was an alien monster from the most recent “Star Trek” rerun I’d watched. Given it was a man in a horned albino gorilla costume I shouldn’t have been frightened at all, if it weren’t for the noise. A storm had driven me into my parents’ bed and, comforted by their soft warmth, I went immediately asleep. When I woke, or thought I woke, I was still in that bed, however I wasn’t alone. A low, guttural growl seeped into my parent’s room and I slipped away to see what it was. A mugato stood in the living room sniffing – for me. Terrified, I crawled back between my parents to hide, but as the growl grew louder, I knew it had found me. Shaking, I woke in exactly the spot I’d been in my dream – and the growl was still there. It was my dad snoring. That was fun, right? I still dream like that. In my sleep I often discover ancient relics as Indiana Jones. I save the world from alien invasion (you’re welcome),
the zombie apocalypse (an occasional pat on the back would be nice) and once, just once, I rid the Midwest of the scourge of matriarchal Nazi cannibals. I turned that dream into a recently published novella. So, people who don’t remember dreams, I really do feel badly for you. Usually. Not so much last night. My toddler wants someone to hold her. How often? All the time. All. Of. It. From the moment she wakes until the moment she sleeps she wants either my wife or me to pick her up and let her poke us in the eyes. We don’t hold her as much as she wants, but a toddler can really wear a parent down. I’m glad she can’t talk. If she could and wanted a nose ring right now, I’m not sure what I’d do. So when I dreamed of being inside the humans versus aliens video game “Halo” with my 11-year-old, I worked my way through the otherworldly landscape holding the baby. Do you know how hard it is to operate an alien grenade launcher and carry a toddler at the same time? I do. When we captured an alien tank, I pleaded with the Boy to let me drive. I just wanted to set the kid down next to me in the tank so I WOULDN’T HAVE TO CARRY HER ANYMORE. He drove off, leaving me to plod through the rest of the game lugging both the Toddler and the grenade launcher. I think I would have rather had the dream where I’m peeing. 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.
Telly Savalas
By George Michaud “Who loves ya, baby?” The first time I heard Telly say “Who loves ya, baby” to me was during a happy hour at the lounge at The Sheraton Universal Hotel right in the center of Universal City, with Universal Studios surrounding the entire area. Telly Savalas had made this home for the last 20 years of his life and there was hardly a person who knew this was his home unless you happened to be doing business with him or were close friends. This particular time I’m speaking of was for business. The appointment was set up by my publicist friend Sam Wall. Sam and I along with Sy Sussman would make many trips to New York where I made quite a few deals for books either for a client or a friend of a friend. In this crazy business whether it was the music end, the theatrical end or the movie production end of it, what counted was who you knew. The question that was the mind of whomever I would be doing business with was “who do you know?” I happened to be the exclusive agency that booked all of the live entertainment for every Sheraton Hotel in and around Los Angeles.
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Blue Springs Man Sentenced for Teen faces felonies connected Armed Robbery Conspiracy to February KC homicide
A Blue Springs man was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday to 10 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to commit armed robberies at several restaurants in the Kansas City Metro Area in the fall of 2014, according to Tammy Dickinson, United States attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Isiah G. Etienne, 21, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips to 10 years in federal prison without parole after Etienne pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery and one count of using a firearm during a violent crime. Etienne is the fourth defendant to plead and guilty and be sentenced for the armed robbery conspiracy and related charges. Mi-
kah M. Labayen, 20, of Blue Springs, was sentenced to six years in federal prison without parole. Renargo L. Martin, 46, of Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced to five years in federal prison without parole. Jeremy Hunter, also known as “Heat,” 26, of Kansas City, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without parole. Co-defendant William H. Parker III, 21, of Kansas City, pleaded guilty on April 19. He has not yet been sentenced. According to Dickinson, Parker, Labayen and Etienne were employed at a Chipotle restaurant in Blue Springs and used their knowledge of procedures commonly used by such establishments to rob restaurants by waiting
until an employee opened a door to take trash out of the premises. They rushed the door to gain access, and then forced the manager or shift supervisor to give them access to the restaurant’s safe. Conspirators threatened restaurant employees with an assault rifle in order to force their cooperation. The men also robbed a Chipotle restaurant in Lee’s Summit on Nov. 3, 2014, taking $1,600; a Burger King restaurant in Independence on Nov. 10, 2014, taking $914 and again on Nov. 30, 2014, taking $565; and a Chipotle restaurant in Blue Springs on Nov. 16, 2014, taking $6,800. Following the robberies, Parker, Etienne and Labayen were captured after an attempted robbery of a motel.
By Kris Collins A Kansas City teen is facing six felonies in two cases for his alleged involvement in the February shooting and death of 15-year-old Jaiair Strong and a March shooting near Central High School. According to police documents, Demarco J. Summers, 15, is charged with firstdegree robbery and armed criminal action in connection to Strong’s death, and he faces unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, firstdegree tampering with a motor vehicle and resisting arrest for the March 7 shooting outside Central High School. According to court records, police found Strong’s
body in the 10400 block of E. 39th Street on Feb. 15. Summers and Strong were reportedly in a stolen vehicle with two others, whose names are redacted in police documents, as part of a plan to rob one of the juvenile passengers of a handgun. Police documents state Strong and the juvenile with the gun struggled over the weapon and Strong was shot in the chest. Strong was taken to Centerpoint Medical Center and he later died from his injuries, police documents state. In the March incident, according to court documents, Summers was driving four juvenile male passengers to Central High School in
a stolen Jeep Cherokee to fight a student who allegedly slapped a relative of Summers. A security guard at the school reportedly broke up the fight. When they were leaving a passenger in the vehicle reportedly leaned out of the window and fired a handgun at a crowd. The vehicle, reportedly driven by Summers, fled and a police chase ensued, during which Summers reportedly reached speed up to 90 mph. The pursuit eventually ended in a crash. The five juveniles fled from the car and were taken into custody. Summers is being held on $225,000 bond in total for both cases. He was scheduled for a court hearing May 10.
Woman sues Jackson County over father’s 2014 death while in custody of detention center A Kansas woman is seeking damages in excess of $25,000 for the death of her father, who was in custody of the Jackson County Detention Center in August of 2014 when he died.
Holly Miller, in her suit filed in federal court, alleges two detention officers whose identities are not known, used excessive force to restrain her father, John Fletcher Miller III, resulting in a cardiovas-
cular event and his death on Sept. 1, 2014. The lawsuit asserts that the two officers were told by a nurse at the detention center that John Miller had symptoms of alcohol withdrawal,
which the suit alleges the officers mistook for aggressive acts. The suit alleges the officers, identified as Richard Doe and John Doe in the complaint, should have known of the alcohol withdrawal.
The case was originally filed in Jackson County court and later filed in federal court. The defense is yet to file an answer to the complaint. The defense filed a motion to dismiss the case ear-
lier this month, asserting that Holly Miller doesn’t not have standing to bring the case to a federal court. Specifically, the motion states the officers’ have sovereign immunity or official immunity.
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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 Telly wasn’t at all disappointed or upset. He told her that she gave it her all and that she just wasn’t cut out to be a singer. I agreed completely. As a matter of fact, if it were someone else I probably would have told them
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not to even bother, but with that vocal coach sometimes miracles can happen. At the time, which was right around 1983, Telly was working with Linda Evans and Bob Hope in the “world premiere,” where The Coca Cola Company was introducing Diet Coke to the world with a series of TV ads
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He was actually discovered by famed Burt Lancaster. Lancaster put him in four huge movies one right after the other. Next week we’ll talk more about that, his personal life, marriages and interesting and funny times we had together. That’s all the room we have for this week. Stay hap-
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Obituaries Mary Lou Chambers Mary was born on August 27, 1948 and passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Mary was a resident of Harrisonville, Missouri at the time of her passing. She graduated from Raytown South High School. She was married to Ralph. Celebration of Life services are pending under the direction of Dickey Funeral Home Garden City Missouri. Service time will be posted when that information becomes available. Family suggests contributions may be made to Twin Lakes Hospice or Parker Cemetery Association Creighton Missouri. Marion Dillon Marion Dillon, 87, passed away May 7, 2016. Funeral service will be 2:00pm, Friday, May 13, 2016, at Floral Hills. Burial will follow. Visitation will begin at 1pm at the chapel. He retired from General Motors at age 51. After retirement he started his own lawn care service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Jefferson Dillon and Mary Arnold Dillon; brothers: Lester Dillon and Lee Dillon. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Patsy Jo; children: Danny Dillon, of Costa Mesa, CA, Vicki Locke, of Cole Camp, MO, Karen Deuel, of Lees Summit, MO, Johnni Brandes, of Cleveland, MO, and Robin Dillon, of Raytown, MO; siblings: Gladys Harms, Leo Dillon and Joyce Laughinghouse; grandchildren: Lauren, John, Faron, Nicole, Michael, Danielle, Cassie and
Connor; great grandsons: Skylar, Joseph, Jackson and Gage. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be offered atwww.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218. Ronald A. Dobbins Ronald A. Dobbins, age 72, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at his home in Topeka. Ron was born January 1, 1944 in Claycomo, Missouri the son of Arthur and Pearl Koelling Dobbins. Ron married Janet Bozarth May 20, 1976. She survives. Ron worked as a fireman/policeman for Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority. He also was a volunteer fireman for the Topeka/Tecumseh (Shawnee Heights) Fire Department for over 15 years. He attended the Lakeview Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Janet; three sons, Thomas Emmons of Mesa, AZ, Shad (Susan) England of Baldwin City and Christopher (Christine) Dobbins of Knoxville, TN; a step daughter, DeAnn (Randy) Fraser of Round Rock, Texas; two sisters, Shirley Long of Raytown and Bonnie Kerley of Missouri along with nine grandchildren. Graveside services will be Friday, May 13, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Rochester Cemetery. He lied in state Thursday from noon -8:00 p.m. with a visitation from 6:00 7:30 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Shawnee
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Jimmy L. Ducey Jimmy L. Ducey, DO, 77, died May 2, 2016. Jimmy was born Oct. 29, 1938, in Kansas City, Mo., to Leland and Ruth Ducey and was raised in Independence, Mo. A proud member of the Raytown High School Class of 1956, “Doc” then graduated from the University of KS School of Medicine and Osteopathy in 1963. He interned in Dallas, Texas, before beginning his medical career in Dayton, Ohio, then to TN, then to Wellsville, Kan., and finally ended up in Wichita as an Emergency Room Doctor at Riverside Hospital and Wesley Hospital. He retired from active private practice in 1985 due to complications from back surgery. Doc always had a zest for knowledge. He was an avid reader (reading 8-10 newspapers a day), pilot, boater and sailor, and after retirement, an amateur photographer. Although hampered by physical limitations for many years, his quest for knowledge of all subjects never ceased. Doc leaves behind his two favorite “girls”, his beloved wife, Michelle, and precious little dog, Alli, along with stepson, Clinton (Jessica) Suhr; son, Jimmy Ducey, II, and daughter, Cindy. Jim will be missed by a multitude of friends and family, who knew he could always be counted on for his medical knowledge and all of the “useless information that cluttered his brain” that he was always so happy to share! A memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice,
Jim Litle Jim Litle, 58, Raytown, Mo., passed away April 30, 2016. A celebration of Jim’s Life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at Lake Jacomo, shelter house 9, Blue Springs, MO 64015. For a longer obituary and to leave an online condolence, please visit www.heartlandcremation.com Arr.: Heartland, (816) 313-1677. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133, (816) 313-1677. 7700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Overland Park, Kansas 66202, 913-7898998. Fidel Bernard Mosley Fidel Bernard Mosley 54, of Raytown, MO Passed Wed. 5/4/16. Visit. 11-1pm Sat. 5/14/16 Bethany Baptist Church. Service 1pm Burial Floral Hills Cem. Arr. E. S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel (816) 924-8700 Andrea Price Andrea, 44, passed Friday, May 6, 2016 at CenterPoint Hospital. She is formerly of Raytown, MO. She worked at Southeast Enterprises for intellectual and developmental disabilities. Everyone who met her loved her. Andrea is survived by her parents, Roosevelt Sr. and Vivian Price, her two brothers, Roosevelt, Jr. and Germaine; Her uncle and Aunt Eddie, and Tina Price and her Godmother, Barbara Freeland. The Funeral Service will be private. Frank A. Robinson Frank A. Robinson, 89,
passed away May 6, 2016. Service was Tuesday, May 10, on what would have been Frank and Irene’s 63rd wedding anniversary. Visitation was from 1 to 2 p.m. followed by funeral service at 2 p.m. at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Frank served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Heart of America Model A Ford Club. He was a longtime member of Raytown Christian Church. He retired after many years of service with Southwestern Bell/AT&T. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene, in 2011 and 11 siblings. He is survived by daughter, Nancy Jumper (Peter); sons, Cliff Robinson (Jennifer) and Ed Robinson (Julie); grandchildren, Ben, Daniel, Emily, Caitlin, Tim, Chloe, Baily, Noah, Hallie, and Parker; and four great grandchildren and more on the way. Memorial contributions may be made to the Raytown Christian Church Memorial Fund. Condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com Arr.: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial. Lou Ann Taylor Lou Ann Taylor, 84, of Clarence, MO, passed away at Clarence Care Center on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Lou Ann was born on September 14, 1931, in Clarence, MO, the daughter of Franklin Victor and Etta Pauline (Cross) Hodgin. She was united in marriage to Harold L. Carothers in 1949, and later married E. Franklin Taylor on February 14, 1953
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in Hannibal, MO. Both preceded her in death. Lou is survived by her two children, Harold Dean Carothers and wife Myrna of Clarence, MO, and Anita Jones and husband Kelly of Raytown, MO; two grandchildren, Maria Clevenger and husband Nate, and Colin Carothers and wife Kory; six great-grandchildren, Brett, Reese, and Quinn Clevenger, and Karly, Kellen, and Cassidee Carothers. She was preceded in death by her parents and greatgrandchild, Chaz Clevenger. Lou was a graduate of Clarence High School in 1949. She belonged to the First Christian Church of Clarence, was a member of the Nursing Home Auxiliary, Clarence Study Club, Christian Church Woman’s Council, Woman’s Federated Club, Clarence Historical Society, and ran bingo at the nursing home for several years. At the age of 70, she was known as the Christian clown, Butterscotch, performing for nursing homes, churches, and various organizations. She loved her family and enjoyed the outdoors in her camper. She especially cherished her time with her grandchildren. Funeral Services were at 11 am, Monday, May 9, 2016, at Clarence Christian Church in Clarence, MO, with Kevin Blew and Dan Hogan as the officiates. Visitation was from 6 to 8 pm, Sunday evening at GreeningEagan-Hayes Funeral Home in Clarence. Burial was at the Clarence Mausoleum in Clarence, MO. Memorials may be made to the Clarence Care Center, Clarence Christian Church, Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch, and ShowMe Christian Youth Home.
Nevada man charged in connection with kidnapping, assault in Independence By Kris Collins A Nevada, Missouri man is facing felonies for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a victim this past week and running from police. According to court documents, Michael A. Porter, 40, is charged with two counts of kidnapping,
two counts of first-degree domestic assault and resisting arrest for driving the victim in his vehicle against her will and striking her multiple times along the way. According to court records, early on May 6, Porter reportedly led Independence police on a chase, reaching high
speeds up to 100 mph, until he was taken into custody. The victim told police that she had been kidnapped by Porter, who also threatened to kill her, after he first agreed to take the victim to a friend’s house and later forced the victim back into his car and away from the home. Police documents
state Porter and the victim previously had a romantic relationship. The victim said she jumped from the moving vehicle at one point during her capture and hit her head. Police documents
state the victim required stiches to her lip and staples in her head for injuries she received from the assault. The pursuit eventually ended when Porter crashed his vehicle at a dead end road.
Porter’s bond was set at $250,000. He is not yet scheduled for a court hearing, according to online court records. Police documents state Porter was taken into custody after the pursuit ended.
Minority- and women-owned business expo Metropolitan Community College and Midwest Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises are partnering to host the third annual Relationships to Partnerships Business Outreach event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at the Metropolitan Community Col-
lege-Business & Technology campus. The event is designed to showcase the products and services from minority- and women- owned businesses to the public and private sectors for networking opportunities. The event is free. The
MCC-Business & Technology campus is located at 1775 Universal Ave. in Kansas City. More information through Chris Kelly, MCC’s supplier diversity program coordinator, at Chris.Kelly@ mcckc.edu or 816-604-1106.
Raytown parks kicks of ‘Movies in the Park’ with ‘Big Hero 6’ The Raytown Parks and Recreation Department is opening the 2016 Movies in the Park season with a showing of “Big Hero 6” on May 20 in C. Lee Ke-
nagy Park. The showing begins at dusk and attendance is free. The parks department recommends attendees bring lawn chair or blan-
kets. Popcorn will be for sale. More information on Movies in the Park is available at the parks department office at 816-358-4100.
Benefit dinner June 4 to support REAP Raytown Emergency Assistance Program is hosting a steak and shrimp benefit dinner at 6 p.m. on June 4 at The Dailey Dou-
ble Lounge. The $20 dinner includes ribeye steak, boiled shrimp, baked potato casserole and salad, and mu-
sic from The Elsea Smith Band. All proceeds go to REAP. Reservations made be made at 816-737-1730.
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is approximately $2.9 million across the district. Board Director Rick Moore also moved that the district increase the base salary schedules by $300. The increase was approved unanimously. Director Amy Tittle was absent from the meeting. “I think we’re in a strong financial position,” Superintendent Allan Markley said of the raise. “I think our folks deserve it, and then some. I think it makes us competitive.”
vices, said all bond projects for the summer have been bid and awarded, and a cost savings was enjoyed on the roof replacement at Raytown South High School. “During the bidding process we did some testing of the South High roof. It’s multiple, multiple sections of roof,” Hux said. “There were three small sections that after additional testing was done that we determined had quite a bit of life left in them. We have conducted a change order that reduced the overall cost by $150,000.”
that worked for the district during salary freezes. The stipends are as follows: • $350 for those who missed one step • $700 for those who missed two steps • $1,000 for those who missed three or more steps The board also approved RayTEAM’s recommendation to review salary schedules to match market value salaries to keep good employees at the district. The total pay increase
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‘Captain America: Civil War’ thrills fans, especially the Spider-Man
By Livingston Brees The terms “best” and “greatest” tend to get thrown around quite a bit in this day and age, but after a dozen movies and several TV shows that make up the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU as it is known to fanboys the world over, I believe those words can be used to describe Marvel Studio’s latest effort, “Captain America: Civil War.” While “Civil War” may possibly be the “greatest superhero/comic book movie” of all time (although I believe Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’ still has that title), it is most assuredly the best movie in the MCU. Full disclosure, “Captain America: The First Avenger” has been my “favorite” flick in the MCU because anytime you get to watch the ulti-
mate American hero fight the Nazis, you’re in for a treat. Oddly enough, “The First Avenger” was overtaken on my personal rankings with last year’s “Ant-Man,” which was so much better than it had any right to be. Even though “Civil War” isn’t my favorite (much like “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” is my favorite while “Raiders of the Lost Ark” is the best), it is an utterly fantastic flick that has a great storyline, a bevy of full, fleshed-out characters, and a whole lot of action. Of course, the flick opens with Captain America and the “West Coast Avengers,” Scarlett Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), the Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) on a mission to stop Crossbones from stealing a biological weapon from a lab in Lagos.
Of course, something goes wrong. The Lagos snafu adds to the political pressure already mounting, thanks to the events that occurred at the end of “The Avengers: Age of Ultron,” to install a system of accountability and responsibility for how and when the Avengers should be used. Tony “Iron Man” Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.), already guilt-ridden after the collateral damage caused in Sokovia and Lagos, immediately agrees with Col. Thunderbolt Ross (William Hurt) and the Sokovia Accords. Captain America, on the other hand, believes the Avengers should remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and takes an opposing stance. As the Accords are set to be signed, a terrorist attack takes place with all signs
pointing to none other than Captain America’s long lost best friend Bucky “The Winter Soldier” Barnes, who was brainwashed by the evil organization known as Hydra. Captain America, determined to discover the truth about the attack, despite being told to stay out of it, becomes an outlaw, along with his West Coast Avengers, sans Black Widow, who joins Iron Man and his team to stop them at all cost. The script and storyline are extremely tight, the characters have clear motivation as to why they choose their side, and the action is stellar. One of the things that makes this movie work is the fact we already know most of these characters from other flicks, and the two we don’t, Spider-Man and Black Panther, appear fully formed and ready to rock, especially
during the much-hyped “Airport scene,” which is worth the price of admission. Seriously, that whole sequence has some of the best action you’ll ever see. Even though every superhero is well-represented and all have their own purpose, it is Tom Holland’s SpiderMan and Paul Rudd’s AntMan who really steal the movie. Speaking of Holland’s Spider-Man, it is fantastic. I was a huge fan of the Sam Raimi/Toby Maguire “Spider-Man” trilogy, but the decent amount of time we spend with the web slinger in “Civil War” got me all excited about the new “SpiderMan” reboot. He nails the “Spidey” banter from the comics, and even has several fanboy moments of his own. I’d also be remiss if I didn’t mention Chadwick Bose-
man’s T’Challa, the Black Panther. While he didn’t have as much to do as Holland, Boseman kills this role in the limited capacity, and by the time the flick is done, you begin to realize exactly how important he is to the upcoming films in the MCU. I can’t recommend this flick enough, and not just for fanboys, but for anyone who likes to have a great time at the movies. Even if you removed all costumes, super powers and the like, this movie would still work, and work very well. After a well-deserved vacation to fabulous Las Vegas next week, I’ll return to tackle either the Seth Rogen sequel “Neighbors 2,” or the Russell Crowe-Ryan Gosling flick “The Nice Guys.” So come back and see me again, same “Bat-Time,” same “Bat-Channel.”
Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Raytown Farmers Market May 7, 9 am to 1 pm Located at 6210 Raytown Road Chess Free Play May 14, 1-3pm MCPL Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Rd. Play chess, learn the basics, brush up on your chess skills, challenge other players at Free Chess. The Raytown Branch in collaboration with the Raytown High School Chess Team coaches are hosting chess on the second Saturday of the month. Chess boards and chess pieces provided. All ages six and up, students and adults, are welcome to play. Registration is required. 816-353-2052 MCPL Summer Reading Program May 16 – July 31 Mid-Continent Public Library Summer Reading Program encourages and rewards children – from babies to teens – for reading over summer break. Registration began on May 1 and participants may begin logging books on May 16 up to the end of July. Children can earn free books, teen books and win grand prizes. To learn more about the program or to register, visit mymcpl.org/go.
Ready, Set, Read Kickoff! May 19, 6:30-8 pm MCPL Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Rd. Come join the Opening Ceremonies and Games of the Summer Reading Program. Relays, races and reading go together as we get geared up for a summer of Ready, Set, Read! Games will be played, snacks will be eaten, and metals will be awarded. Come ready for fun! EMS Week Community Spring Blood Drive Note date change! May 18, 2–5 pm Raytown EMS, 10020 E 66 Terrace Raytown EMS will be holding a blood drive for the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City in conjunction with EMS Week. To schedule an appointment, call Kim at (816) 737-6030 or go online at www.savealifenow.org and use sponsor code: raytownems. Walk-ins are always welcome. Donate blood, save a life! Amateur Radio [HAM] Test Given May 17 @ 7-8 pm Raytown Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Ave. Take your Amateur Radio (Ham) Test by the K0GQ Amateur Radio Club every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Cost
$14. Contact Robin Cross, W0FEN, at 816-356-0888 to confirm that this schedule has not changed. Movies in the Park – Big Hero 6 May 20, dusk C. Lee Kenagy Park, 79th & Raytown Rd. Raytown Parks and Recreation will show a free movie ‘Big Hero 6’ at dusk. This is a great film for young and old alike and is sure to put a smile on your face. Bring your lawn chairs, or blankets to enjoy this Movie in the Park. Popcorn will be for sale through volunteers of the Raytown Parks. For more information, call the Raytown Park 816-358-4100. Raytown Chamber Luncheon May 23, 11am to 12:30 REAP, 9300 E 75th St. Dee Rose of the Missouri Department of Labor will speak on the Shared Work Program. Network starts 11 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m. Cost $16 for members, $19 for non-members. ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm
Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-737-9955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Al-Anon Family Group Weekly: Mondays at 7:00 pm Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. (west side door, lower leve) Have you been affected by someone else’s drinking? We can help you find solutions that lead to serenity.
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 Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue
Raytown Garden Club Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. Visitors welcome
Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm
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 am10:45 am Loma Vista Baptist Church, 8622 Blue Ridge Blvd. All are welcome to TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Betty at 816356-6788 or Faye at 816-3584350 Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/ raytownwomenoftoday Club Room at Raytown HyVee, 9400 E. 350 Hwy. Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com
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Grilled portobello sandwiches • Salt and pepper, to taste
By Jacqui Duran Once a week I try to do a meatless meal. I like doing it because it makes me think of different alternatives to dinner, and it keeps things new and interesting. This week I wasn’t quite sure where to begin with my meatless meal, and that’s when I leaned on inspiration. I knew something would pique my interest at the grocery store, and I wasn’t let down. I walked through and found some delicious-looking portobello mushrooms. I first thought I might make some stuffed mushrooms, but I wanted more of a full meal so I went in another direction. I decided on sandwiches. And how easy is a sandwich for dinner? This whole dinner took me less than 30 minutes to make, and I knew
Grilled Portobello Sandwiches it was still a good, hearty dinner for my family. I also knew that my favorite sandwich spread would go perfectly with these portobello sandwiches. So, let’s put these yummy sandwiches together. You’ll need: • Three to four large portobello mushrooms • Hearty bread (I used potato bread, but sourdough would also work great) • Sliced Swiss cheese • Spinach or arugula if you would like some crunch in your sandwiches For the marinade: • Two tablespoons olive oil • One tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For the sandwich spread: • Two tablespoons mayonnaise • Two tablespoons mustard (use a sweet or favorite ground mustard) • Chopped chives To prepare your mushrooms it’s a simple wash and scrape job. That’s the technical term, wash and scrape. You’ll want to wash the cap of your mushrooms, then remove the stem. Next, take a spoon and scrape out the gills of the mushroom. We are going to grill these and we want to leave out as much moisture as we can. First, we need to prepare our marinade. Mix the olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. Brush the mixture on the cap and underside of each mushroom. Get your grill pan ready and place the mushrooms cap side down first. It will take three to four minutes per side to cook. After you flip them place your cheese on top and just leave it on long enough to melt over your mushroom. Once the cheese is melted, set the mushrooms aside. Now we need to get our
sandwich spread ready. I love this sandwich spread and it goes well with almost anything. This spread also works great for a steak sandwich. Mix your mayo, mustard and chopped chives together in a small bowl. Done. Easy, right? It tastes delicious, too! I use a sweet honey mustard but have used a good ground mustard before and it works just as well. To give a nice crunch, I grill my bread. This just adds a little more strength to my sandwich. I toss them on the hot grill pan just to get some nice grill marks. It only takes a minute or so to toast both sides. All that is left is the assembly! Spread your sandwich spread on both pieces of toast, place your mushroom with the melted cheese on and then if you want some crunch, add some spinach, lettuce or even arugula. Top with your other piece of bread and serve with a side salad, chips or a pasta salad. Easy-peasy, happy and healthy. Go meatless every so often and you will find that you have gone outside of your food comfort zone. Enjoy!
Jacqui Duran lives in Raytown, Missouri with her husband and three children. Jacqui shares her passion for food and cooking on Facebook at www.
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