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Veterans Community Project unveiled Veterans Village of KC for homeless vets Diane Krizek The Veterans Community Project founded by three military veterans, Chris Stout, Kevin Jamison and Mark Solomon, unveiled its first tiny house in Veterans Village of Kansas City at 89th Street and Troost Avenue in a Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony conducted by Kansas City Mayor Sly James and U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver on May 2. The founders of the project became increasingly frustrated by the number of homeless veterans on the streets so they created a nonprofit organization with a mission for building tiny houses for homeless veterans in the Kansas City metro area. They acquired four acres from the Kansas City Land Trust where they envision building 30 homes for
homeless veterans. Each tiny house is 240 square feet and furnished with bed, refrigerator, stove, built-in cabinets, flat screen TV and a bathroom with shower and toilet. The insulated homes are all electric, using energyefficient mini split HVAC systems and tankless water heaters. The total cost of each house is $10,000, which includes food for one year, but there is no cost to the veterans. The village project provides transitional housing for homeless vets who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or substance abuse who have not qualified for veteran housing programs or have failed to recover in shelters. Staff will be provided to help the veterans integrate into the community once 10 tiny homes are on site. Future plans include a community
center and gardens in the village. Veterans Community Project estimates there are 170 homeless veterans in Kansas City. According to the National Demographics of Homeless Veterans, 70 percent have substance abuse problems, 51 percent of homeless veterans have disabilities and 50 percent have serious mental illness. The project founders who represent the Navy, Army and Marines are looking for donors, community partners and special assistance from military veterans. United Auto Workers Local 249 has agreed to outfit each tiny house with necessities such as dishes, linens and toiletries. More information on Veterans Community Project is available at www.veteranscommunityproject. com.
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Annual Chamber-Rotary golf tournament draws 80 golfers
By Kris Collins Approximately 80 golfers participated in the annual Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce and Raytown Rotary Club Golf Tournament this past week at Hillcrest Golf Club, and approximately $4,000 was raised for each organization. “It went very well,” said Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce President Vicki Turnbow, noting each organization raised approximately $3,700 during this past year’s tournament. In addition to the four-person scramble, shotgun start golf, the event included a silent auction, and a putting contest. The following are the results of the first and second tier divisions: • First-place teams: A Flight: Brian Wagler, Chad Kimbley, Andy Wilson, and Matt North B Flight: Jeff Bethel, Doug Harding, Kris Turnbow, and Mike McDonough • Second-place teams: A Flight: Allan Markley, Steve
Photos by Kris Collins Approximately 80 golfers were at Hillcrest Golf Club May 19 for the annual Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce and Raytown Rotary Club Golf Tournament.
Shelton, Jim Bradshaw, and Jim Lynch B Flight: Dave Parker, Steve Mock, Larry Mock, and Jerry
Allan Markley, Raytown C-2 School District superintendent, left, and Steve Shelton, associate superintendent of operations, head out to the course.
Hamblin •T hird-place teams: A Flight: Chris Smith, Kenny Stephens, Doug Howitt, and Jake Sisk
B Flight: Tim Chirpich, Mitch Gillig, Larry Gillig, and Bob Easley Terry Allee won the putting contest and, after splitting the pot with
Diane People and Wyatt Ezekiel, of Two Rivers Behavioral Systems, leave the club house at Hillcrest Golf Club for the annual Chamber-Rotary golf tournament.
the chamber and Rotary Club, took home $115. Bill Pence won closest to the line on hole 18 and Todd Kodas won longest putt on hole 9.
From left to right, Jim Crawley, David Skitek, Mike Watkins, and Bill Frick pose before teeing off.
Raytowner donates cars to Hope House By Kris Collins Raytowner John Schupp, owner of Sci-Tech Automotive, recently donated three cars to Hope House, a domestic violence services organization in Kansas City, to aid victims of domestic abuse in escaping their abusers. “How incredibly generous of John to not only donate these vehicles but his time and effort spent to ensure they are in great working condition and will be reliable transportation for these individuals. He is positively changing lives,” said Jenn Nussbeck, chief development officer for Hope House. Schupp, who has owned Sci-Tech
since 1992, said he approached Hope House with the proposal after hearing a story of domestic abuse from one of his customers. “While we were talking with her she had told me how she had escaped from an abusive relationship, and how she left home,” he said, “with nothing but the clothes on her back. One thing led to another and we realized in Kansas City, if you don’t have a car, you can’t get around. There’s no public transportation. We thought that we could help in doing the thing we do, which is fix cars.” The cars are donated to Sci-Tech Automotive and then repaired and detailed. Though, not all cars are created equal, and the ones in disre-
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pair are scrapped and the proceeds are used to fund repairs on working cars. He has donated eight cars since 2015. Schupp also offers free repairs within 90 days for the recipients of a car. “A lot of it would run into the several thousands of dollars, which of course would be out of reach for those people struggling to get by,” Schupp said. Nussbeck said reliable transportation is crucial for victims trying to escape domestic abuse, noting victims’ modes of transportation are leveraged against them. “It could be as simple as not returning the keys to the car, it’s in the perpetrator’s name, the insurance,”
she said. “We’ve seen they’ve held car seats hostage, therefore they can’t transport the kids. “The mode of transportation is the first step of freedom, of getting away. If that’s removed it makes it very hard to get away.” Those wishing to donate a vehicle to the cause may contact Sci-Tech Automotive at 816-313-1000. Schupp said Sci-Tech will arrange to pick up vehicles at no charge and issue a tax receipt. “The Bible says walk a mile in a man’s shoes,” said Schupp, who also owns a Sci-Tech in Grandview. “Every major religion preaches the same thing. And there’s the idea of karma. I’ve been very blessed. Raytown and
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Photo courtesy Hope House John Schupp, right, owner of Sci-Tech Automotive, with the recipient of a car he donated to Hope House, a domestic violence services center.
Grandview have been very good to me, and I just want to give back.”
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Raytown Police Department to host annual safety fair in June The Raytown Police Department will host its annual Safety Fair from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 14 at C. Lee Kenagy Park. The fifth annual event aims to provide the public with an evening of crime awareness and prevention through interactive vendor displays, including up-close vehicle displays from the Raytown Public Works Department, Raytown Police Department, Raytown EMS, and the Raytown Fire Protection District. Other vendors and displays include the Jackson County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, the Missouri Search and Rescue
Group (MOSAR), and The Lee’s Summit Bomb Squad. The Raytown Police Department will be providing free hot dogs for the public as long as supplies last. There will be various giveaways and demonstrations throughout the evening. The police department encourages residents to invite their neighbors, bring their family and their friends, and learn about safety for themselves and as a community. More information about the Safety Fair is available by contacting the Community Services Unit at 816737-6018.
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Raytown’s Crane Brewing Company opened its taproom May 17 to give beer enthusiasts and novices alike a chance to try the brewery’s offerings in-house. The taproom is open from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 12 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Crane Vice President Chris
Meyers said the taproom also gives the brewery a chance to introduce pilot batches of beers periodically, like the Small Ball Saison that was released Tuesday. The taproom is a temporary one. Crane still has its focus on constructing a permanent taproom, though Meyers said Crane hasn’t put a timeline on its completion.
Tom and Donna Gibbens with Tatianna Rodriguez and Tanner McKenzie.
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Please mark your calendars for July 9th! Raytown Main Street Association will be hosting a fundraising auction and we need your help! Our goal is to raise $20,000 for the Let Our Light Shine holiday lighting event. With the completion of our new downtown streetscape, we want to create a winter wonderland of lights for everyone to enjoy this holiday season.
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We cannot take bedding or mattresses, kitchen glassware, clothing, books or used electronics. Call 816-353-4400 if you have large items that need to be picked up.
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He also noted Crane will be eventually inviting food trucks to the brewery during the warm-weather months. It’s not yet known when food trucks will begin serving outside the brewery, at 6515 Railroad St. in Raytown. Meyers said the latest news and updates are available on Crane’s social media websites.
Raytown Rotarians honor grads with Paul Harris Fellowships
Tom and Donna Gibbens of Raytown Rotary Club honored two of their children who are 2016 high school graduates with Paul Harris Fellowships. Tatianna Rodriguez and Tanner McKenzie received a framed certificate and pin to encourage them to honor the Rotary Four-Way Test and make a difference in
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Police Seek Witnesses to Motor Vehicle Accident The Raytown Police Department is looking for any witnesses of a motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:05 p.m. May 12 at 59th Street and Northern Avenue. The crash involved one vehicle, a silver Jeep Patriot sport utility vehicle. A pedestrian was struck during the crash. One person suffered minor inju-
ries and did not need medical treatment. Police said the Jeep Patriot fled the scene. The vehicle had dark tinted windows and black wheels. It was last seen leaving the area east on 59th Street at a high rate of speed. The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information on the crash to call 816-737-6112.
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Storm Report Radio debuts ‘Tornado Talk’ podcast The Storm Report Radio Network, an award-winning nationally-syndicated custom weather service, launched a new podcast series, Tornado Talk, May 16. The program’s fourth episode reviews the devastating 2011 Joplin tornado. The weekly show, hosted by The Storm Reports Network Meteorologists Dan Holiday and Jennifer Narramore, features interviews with storm chasers, storm victims, scientists, and interacts with listeners by phone so they may share their tornado stories.
The show’s fourth episode on the Joplin tornado features Jeff Piotrowski, a storm chaser who tracked the twister right into the city, and Meteorologist Mike Smith, who authored the book, “When the Sirens Were Silent.” Area residents Steve Scott, Bobby Wilkerson and Rebecca Smith also discuss how they were affected by the storm. Tornado Talk is available online at www.tornadotalk. com, on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, the Tune-In Radio app, on Android and via RSS feed.
Fire board approves lease purchase for fire trucks, approves equipment purchase
Photo by Kris Collins The Raytown Fire Protection District Board approved the purchase of new battery-powered extraction equipment. Pictured are an eFORCE cutter and spreader from Genesis Rescue Systems.
By Kris Collins The Raytown Fire Protection District Board of Directors voted Tuesday evening to approve the financing of two fire trucks for $1,025,000 through Blue Ridge Bank & Trust at a 1.75 percent interest. At the board’s April 12 meeting, Chief Matt Mace said the board decided, as a result of the good interest rate and working relationship, to move its assets to Blue Ridge Trust &
Bank. The board also approved a $43,000 expense for new extraction equipment. The department purchased two Genesis Rescue Systems eFORCE hydraulic cutters, two eFORCE hydraulic spreaders, and two eFORCE extrication rams, all of which are battery operated, from Fire Master Fire Equipment, Inc. The purchase included equipment supplementary to the extraction tools.
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What can vacations teach you about investing? Submitted by Mark Sandy Summer is almost here — which means it’s officially vacation season. You may be looking forward to “getting away from it all,” but, as you know, vacations actually require a fair amount of planning. And it might surprise you to learn that some of the efforts required for successful vacations can impart some valuable lessons in other areas of your life — such as investing. Here are some vacationrelated moves that you may want to transfer to the investment and financial arenas: • Secure your home. If you’re going on vacation for a week or so, you may need to take some steps to safeguard your home: stopping your mail and newspaper, putting on a timer to turn on lights, alerting your neighbors that you’ll be out of town, and so on. But while it’s important to secure your
home today, you will also want to help ensure it will be there for your family in the future, should anything happen to you. That’s why you’ll want to maintain adequate life and disability insurance. • Know your route. If you are driving to your vacation destination, you will want to plan your route beforehand, so that you can avoid time-consuming delays and detours. And to reach your financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you will also want to chart your course — by creating an investment strategy that is designed to help you work towards those goals based on your specific risk tolerance, investment preferences and time horizon. • Keep enough gas in the tank. As you set out on a road trip, you need a full tank of gas in your car, and you’ll have to keep refueling along the way. And to “go the distance” in pursuing your financial goals,
you will need to have sufficient “fuel” in the form of investments with reasonable growth potential. Without a reasonable amount of growthoriented vehicles in your portfolio, you could lose ground to inflation and potentially fall short of your objectives — so, over time, you may need to “refuel” by reviewing your portfolio and rebalancing if necessary. • Protect yourself from getting burned. If your vacation plans include a stay at the beach, you’ll need to protect yourself and your family from the hot sun — so make sure you’re all using sunscreen. When you invest, you can also get “burned” if you are not careful — especially if you are inclined to chase after “hot” investments. By the time you hear about these so-called sizzlers, they may already be cooling off, and, even more importantly, they just might not be appropriate for your
goals and risk tolerance. Instead of becoming a “heatseeking” investor, focus your efforts on building a diversified array of quality investments appropriate for your needs. If you only own one type of financial asset, and a downturn hits that asset class, your portfolio could take a big hit. But by diversifying your holdings, you can help reduce the effects of volatility. Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss. As we’ve seen, some of the same principles that apply to creating a vacation may also be applicable to your investing habits. So, put these principles to work to enjoy a pleasant vacation — and a potentially rewarding investment experience. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Jackson Co. legislative review May 23 The Jackson County Legislature approved the following items on the consent agenda during its regular meeting May 23: • Item 19144, a resolution authorizing the director of finance and purchasing to issue a check in the amount of $25,000 to the Kansas City Symphony, for the 2016 Celebration at the Station event to be held May 29. • Item 19146, a resolution authorizing the county executive to execute an agreement for services with the Mid-America Local Emergency Planning Committee and the Mid-America Regional Council at no cost to the county. • Item 19147, a resolution authorizing the extension of the agreement with Camp Fire Heartland, which is engaged in anti-violent crime prevention and treatment activities and purposes funded by the anti-drug sales tax fund, at no additional cost to the county.
• Item 19148, a resolution declaring a vehicle within the sheriff’s office as surplus and unusable personal property and authorizing its donation to the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office. • Item 19150, a resolution authorizing the director of finance and purchasing, on behalf of the county to accept, the donation of a bronze medallion by noted early 20th century American sculptor Avard Fairbanks commemorating the perseverance of the Oregon Trail pioneers. The medallion is to be installed on the backside of an existing Oregon Trail marker at the Historic Truman Courthouse at no cost to the county. The following items were introduced to the legislature and assigned to committee: • Item 4845, an ordinance transferring $63,182 within the 2016 general fund and transferring $24,743 within and appropriating $339,585 from the fund balance of the 2016 anti-drug sales tax fund
in acceptance of the Victims of Crime Act Grant for use by the prosecuting attorney office’s Victim Services Program. A motion was made and seconded to suspend the rules to adopt for final passed. It was passed 9-0. • Item 19155, a resolution declaring certain property within various county departments and the 16th Judicial Circuit Court as surplus and unusable personal property and authorizing its sale at auction. All proceeds will be credited to the general fund. The bill was assigned to the finance and audit committee. • Item 19157, a resolution transferring $90,000 within the 2016 health fund to cover budget shortfalls for overtime within the medical examiner’s office. A motion to suspend the rules was passed and the resolution was approved 9-0. • Item 19159, a resolution congratulating Vanesa Rodriguez, of Independence, for
being named the Missouri Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a designation that comes with a $5,000 scholarship from the organization. Rodriguez will go on to compete for Regional Youth of the Year. The rules were suspended and the resolution was adopted 9-0. • Item 19160, a resolution transferring $240,000 within the 2016 public building corporation capital project fund for additional work and upgrades in the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse. • Item 19162, a resolution authorizing the county executive to execute an agreement with Arts Tech of Kansas City for the furnishing of support services for the Youth Violence Reduction Program at a cost to the county of $21,500. The rules were suspended and the resolution passed 9-0. The Jackson County Legislature will not meet next week.
Raytowner signs on for Bethany College volleyball Ju-Rita Hunt, recent Raytown South High School graduate, will continue her athletic career at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas next year. Hunt is one of four ath-
letes to join the 2016-2017 recruiting class. She was a four-year player for Raytown South at the libero position. She was named MVP as a junior and was a Second Team All-Conference choice as a
senior. “We are very happy to add Ju-Rita to the mix for 2016,” said Swedes volleyball head coach Cheri Lindsay. “She is going to add quickness and ability to the team.”
Hunt is the daughter of Robert and Kecla Hunt. She has a 3.5 grade point average and is undecided on her major at this point, according to a statement from Bethany College.
Aldermen discuss conditional use permits, approve purchases By Kris Collins The Raytown Board of Aldermen discussed two conditional use permits for an hour-and-a-half during the regular board meeting May 17. The first application, submitted by Sameer Vishnani on behalf of Aims Investments, LLC, seeks approval to construct a gas station at 6709 Raytown Road. The owner plans to demolish an existing building on the property and construct gas pump islands and a canopy. The owner also intends to construct additional space to an existing building on the adjacent lot and convert it into a convenience store. The planning and zoning commission approved the application 5-0 with special conditions, most of which deal in aesthetics or traffic and safety concerns, before the application came before the Board of Aldermen. Vishnani, much to the chagrin of several aldermen, was not aware his presence was preferred at the meeting, according to John Benson, director of development and public affairs. However, Carol Hinesley, owner of a business neighboring the development site, was present to offer public comment and she didn’t mince word in her opposition. “Raytown just prostitutes
itself to every dollar store – how many dollar stores are we going to have now? Five in Raytown? – smoke shops, tattoos, convenience stores,” she said. “Raytown has valuable real estate. Why are we giving it away for the same old thing?” Alderman Jim Aziere, Jason Greene, and Josh Greene also voiced concern for the project. Aldermen Bill Van Buskirk and Steve Mock openly stated their opposition to the conditional use permit. Alderman Mark Moore countered other board comments on what businesses ought to come to the city. “They own the property, OK? Might as well chew on that one for a little while,” he said. “They’re the property owners.” Moore said he was not personally in favor of a gas station being built at the location. Jason Greene noted that the business owner can construct the convenience store without board approval because the property is already zoned for commercial use. The board only has the ability to approve or deny the conditional use permit for a fueling station. Josh Greene noted a special condition for the application approval allows the city to “have one hand on the wheel and still be able to steer somewhat.”
Joe Willerth, city attorney, said the board’s consideration of the number or type of any one business in Raytown is not an appropriate factor to consider in the matter. “What are the health, safety and traffic concerns? That we value your input on and you have every right to go off of,” Willerth said. “Alderman (Jason) Greene has made an excellent point, which as I was listening to you I was concerned about. Your saying no to this conditional use permit is not going to stop this business … What it’s going to stop is the fueling station aspect if they can’t meet your traffic, public health, safety concerns. … I think those are important factors to weigh for your next reading, and ask the applicant about those kind of issues you’re concerned about. I would not suggest that it would be appropriate to try to talk him into going into some different business.” The second reading of the bill is scheduled for the board’s June 7 meeting at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The city heard another bill on first reading for the approval of a plat combination related to the same development. Vishnani, in the second bill, is requesting the board approve the combination of three properties at the northeast corner of E. 67th
Street and Raytown Road into one plot. The planning and zoning commission also approved the application 5-0. Second reading is scheduled for June 7. Tow low conditional use permit The board discussed for approximately one hour a conditional use permit for a tow lot at 6218 Arlington Ave. before approving a special condition to the application. The final reading of the bill is scheduled for June 7. DeAndre Briscoe, the applicant and agent on behalf of the property owner, Commercial Shops & Garages, LLC, is seeking the permit to move his towing business to Raytown. Briscoe noted to the board he is eager to move his business to town and become involved in the community. The planning and zoning commission approved the application 5-0 with special conditions. Among the conditions is a requirement that a six-foot privacy fence be installed along the property to screen towed vehicles, and another calls for inoperable or damaged vehicles to be stored behind the fence and no closer than 110 feet from the street. Two nearby business owners offered public comment in opposition of the application. Both business
owners cited property value and aesthetic concerns. The board voted 9-0 to require privacy fencing along the east side of the property. Alderwoman Janet Emerson abstained from the vote. The second reading of the bill is scheduled for June 7. Purchases The board approved the following resolutions for the purchase of various items or services: • Resolution 2869-16, an agreement with Independent Salt Company for the purchase of a minimum of 800 tons of salt for roads at $63 per ton. Kati Horner Gonzalez, assistant director of public works, said the city used approximately 1,300 tons this past winter. • Resolution 2870-16, an agreement with Wiedenmann, Inc. for emergency repair to the sanitary sewer main at 82nd Street and Harvard Avenue for a not-toexceed amount of $14,285. Horner Gonzalez said 40 feet of pipe is in need of repair and that the current state of the sewer main could cause backups. • Resolution 2871-16, an agreement with Wiedenmann, Inc. for the emergency repair of a sanitary sewer main at 11605 62nd Terrace for a not-to-exceed amount of $13,700. Gonzalez said the repair is located at a private connection into the city’s
system. Part of the pipe is no longer there, she said. • Resolution 2871-16, an agreement with Wiedenmann, Inc. for the removal and replacement of approximately 10 feet of sanitary sewer main near 8310 Sterling Ave for a not-to-exceed amount of $13,000. Gonzalez said the existing main is cracked and part of the pipe are missing. • Resolution 2873-16, an agreement with National Streetscape Inc. for work associated with the Downtown Streetscape Project at a cost not-to-exceed $1,208,000. Gonzalez said the expenses were previously approved by the board, but the expense had to come before the board again. This time, the expense included a cushion fund for change orders on the project. Sales tax ballot measure The board approved the final reading of a bill that will bring a ballot measure to voters asking if the city should discontinue its collection of local sales taxes on the titling of motor vehicles that were purchased outside of the state. A “no” vote would allow the city to continue to collect the tax. Finance Director Mark Loughry said the issue is even more pertinent for cities near state lines to address because the proximity and ease of traveling to another
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The subject of our residency requirement for our City Administrator position has been discussed in the past. As we are currently looking for a new City Administrator, this gives us an opportunity to revise the current ordinance that requires the City Administrator to live within the city limits of Raytown. Even part of the Raytown School District is outside of our city limits. All that needs to be done is for our Aldermen to remove the existing ordinance requiring residency by the City Administrator and allow us to obtain the services of the most qualified candidate. The residency requirement limits the pool of candidates and thereby limits our ability to hire the most qualified person for a very important position in our local government. Is this really fair to the taxpayers and citizens of Raytown? Raytown is not an isolated town, as we are part of a metropolitan area and it seems like we should act like it and move into the 21st century. In addition, I would suggest that it actually could be beneficial to have a City Administrator live outside of Raytown to reduce some local and political bias that
BOA continued from page 3 state to buy vehicles. All entities that collect sales tax in Missouri will be required to have a use tax in place by November of 2016 if they want to continue to collect sales tax on out-of-state vehicle purchases. Following a Missouri Supreme Court ruling in January 2012, a loophole was created in Missouri sales tax laws that allows exemption from local sales tax on vehicles purchased outside the state. For a short time, cities
could develop by living in the city limits. Therefore the decisions made by the City Administrator may be better for the majority of taxpayers. I can tell you that from my personal experience, a person lives where they work, not where they sleep. I have had a residence in Raytown for 44 years. The first 25 years I worked in Westport and my life revolved around the Westport area of Kansas City. My involvement was not only work but also social and community activities. My relationships in Raytown were non-existent during that time period. That all changed in 1993 when I became employed in the Raytown area. It was then that I really started to live in Raytown by working here, getting involved in the Chamber, Rotary Club and getting to know the good people of Raytown. The most important thing for us is to hire the most qualified individual as our City Administrator, regardless of where they sleep. I sincerely hope serious consideration is given to making this adjustment. There has been some comment about changing the status quo. This change in status quo would be very beneficial to the vitality of Raytown. Respectfully, Allan Thompson that did not have a local use tax in place lost the tax revenue they once collected from vehicle sales. The state legislature provided temporary relief for cities in 2013 by reinstating the local sales tax on out-of-state vehicle purchases so long as cities received voter approval to keep the loophole closed by November 2016. The issue will go to voters in August. Before the start of the meeting, Mayor Mike McDonough called for a moment of silence for the passing of Jim Melvin, interim public works director who retired just weeks before.
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Jason Offutt Searching a database for native Missouri mammals (because ensuring accuracy is one of those whacky, eccentric things writers do), I found something I didn’t expect. Two somethings, actually. Among listings for the American bison, the badger, and the long-tailed weasel were these two friendly fellows – the Chupacabra, and Bigfoot. And this is from an official government database. The website gives the Chupacabra (listed as Canis cryptis) the following description: “Sometimes people mistake a mangy Missouri coyote for the legendary chupacabra.” OK, so the description explains away the Chupacabra. However, the entry for Bigfoot is a little more mysterious, specifically naming it Momo, Swamp Ape (Homo cryptis). Momo is a sasquatch-type creature specific to Missouri and, well, let’s just look at the state of Missouri’s official description: “Reports of this large, foulsmelling, manlike creature have come from along the Mississippi River in Missouri since 1971.” Yep. That’s him, all right. I’d recognize his foul stench anywhere. Why would a state government list unknown creatures on its conservation website? It makes my conspiratorial mind run wild. The state of Missouri isn’t the only government entity that’s silently released information on paranormal subjects. In 2012, ABC News reported a chapter in FEMA’s “Fire Officer’s Guide To Disaster Control” manual details what to do in case of an attack by space aliens. The
chapter details how first responders should react when faced with advanced alien technology, communication breakdowns, and the aliens themselves. This is from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the agency that handles natural disasters across the country. The agency is not only prepared to mop up after floods, tornadoes and earthquakes, but the War of the Worlds as well. These are not the only instances in which the government has delved into a world normally reserved for Hollywood. According to a CNN report, the Pentagon has a plan to fight zombies. The Defense Department has planned for a worldwide catastrophe that turns mankind into the walking dead. Plans include all different types of zombies, such as corpses reanimated by occult means, a virus, or radiation. Defending yourself from a zombie reads right out of a movie. “The only assumed way to effectively cause causalities to the zombie ranks by tactical force is the concentration of all firepower to the head, specifically the brain,” according to the CNN report. “The only way to ensure a zombie is dead is to burn the zombie corpse.” The biggest question for these government agencies is why? Are they regarding these paranormal topics as actual threats? It’s quite possible the agencies are treating serious topics (invasion, biological attack, exposure to radiation) with paranormal examples to simply spice things up a bit. It’s also possible they’re just covering all their bases. Or, maybe the government knows something about the unseen world it’s not telling us. Yeah, let’s go with that one. 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.
Telly Savalas, Part III “Who Loves Ya, Baby”
By George Michaud Last week I mentioned that actor Burt Lancaster was the person responsible for getting Telly Savalas’ career off to a huge start. He did this by casting him in important roles in major films. The four films Lancaster was responsible for getting Savalas into were “The Young Savages” (1961), in which Savalas played the detective; “Birdman of Alcatraz,” for which Savalas was nominated for The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; “Cape Fear,” and the final one Lancaster got for Savalas was “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” Savalas also played the role of Pontius Pilate in 1965. The film called for Savalas to shave his head. He liked it so much, and so did everyone else, that he kept it that way for the rest of his life. It became his signature trademark. Of course, Telly starred in many, many other major films, but due to space in the column I need to get right into his brother George and the joke he played on Telly. George gave me a call earlier in the day asking me to go along with whatever he would be saying or do-
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Sexual abuse trial against former Two men charged in robbery, doctor set for 2017 fleeing, shooting at officers
By Kris Collins
A 2017 jury trial was scheduled earlier this month for a Lee’s Summit man who was charged with eight felonies in August 2015 for allegedly using his Blue Springs medical practice to sexually abuse three teen boys for a decade. This past week a jury trial was scheduled for March 13, 2017 for 44-year-old Joseph Thomas Mackey. He is charged with eight counts of second-degree statutory sodomy, a class C felony, for the alleged abuse from 2000 to 2010, police documents state. Mackey pleaded not guilty to the charges in December 2015, online court records show. A detective with the Blue Springs Police Department began investigating Mackey after the chief investigator with the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts contact the police department about its own investigation on Mackey, police documents show. Police documents state Mackey reportedly sexually
abused three boys under the guise of medical research he was involved with at the University of Kansas Medical Center. During the investigation, police found the medical studies Mackey was allegedly performing were fictitious and the University of Kansas Medical Center had no record of any such studies from 2000 to 2010, police documents state. In 2000, one victim, 14 years old at the time, was made to believe his naked body was being broadcast for an alleged presentation to a class while Mackey described the victim’s body parts, police documents state. Mackey reportedly sexually abused the victim until he was 19 or 20 years old, police documents state. The victim also told police sexual abuse occurred outside of Mackey’s office, many times involving alcohol, which Mackey introduced to the victim for the first time, police documents state. The victim told police he was abused approximately 150-200 times by Mackey from age 14 to adulthood. The second and third vic-
tims, 15 and 17, were allegedly sexually abused by Mackey after being told they were part of a creatine (a musclebuilding supplement) study, police documents state. Mackey reportedly touched the victims inappropriately and measured their body parts while “testing” the effects of the creatine on their bodies, according to police documents. A doctor in the child abuse and neglect division of Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City, when interviewed by police, told investigators the details the victims provided about their interactions with Mackey “were not medical actions, but rather sexual abuse,” police documents state. Mackey relinquished his medical license to the Missouri Board of Registration of the Healing Arts Oct. 28, 2013, police documents state. He turned himself into authorities, according to a statement from the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Mackey was released on bond in August 2015.
Two Kansas City men are charged with felonies following two robberies and a police chase during which a shot was fired at police. Raymond P. Vassie, 30, faces 11 felony counts: two counts of first-degree robbery, four counts of armed criminal action, two counts of first-degree assault or attempted assault on a law enforcement officer, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Vassie and 20-year-old Josh Black are accused of robbing Shoe Box, a shoe store in the 10400 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard, of several pairs of shoes, money and other items in April. Black is charged with firstdegree robbery and armed criminal action. Some of the charges against Vassie come from a separate robbery of a store in the 9400 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard this past weekend. The vehicle used in the robberies was report-
ed stolen out of Texas City, Texas, according to police documents. On Monday, when police spotted the suspect vehicle associated with the robberies, the vehicle fled police and shots were fired at officers. Eventually, at 63rd Street and U.S. Route 71, Vassie pulled over and began complying with police commands. Prosecutors have requested a bond of $200,000 for Vassie and $75,000 for Black.
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A Kansas City man was charged with first-degree murder Wednesday in connection to the fatal shooting of Tyrone London on May 20. Daniel L. Wilson, 24, is also charged with armed criminal action in London’s death. According to police documents, witnesses told police
Wilson arrived at a home in the 4600 block of Willow Avenue in the morning on May 20. Wilson and London reportedly had a contentious relationship following a past argument. Witnesses told police the two men eyed each other in the home and Wilson eventually pulled a gun and
reportedly said, “I’ll take your life now,” according to police documents. Wilson allegedly shot London multiple times before fleeing from the home in a while sedan with duct tape on the rear driver window. Wilson is being held on $250,000 bond.
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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 ly by the look on Telly’s face. He looked at George and then at me with our straight faces and he knew right away by looking at his brother that this was another one of his pranks. Telly started laughing like crazy. I burst out laughing. I couldn’t hold
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it in any longer because of the look on Telly’s face. The waitress was a good actress. Telly said to her, “Connie, don’t ever go along with any of his (meaning his brother George’s) jokes. He’s a nutcase. Didn’t you know that by now?” She laughed like crazy and said, “You’ll probably ask for a Black Russian tomorrow night.”
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These types of little jokes were constantly played on Telly by George. It broke the ice that come with having a big star like Telly around and it got everyone laughing and put them all in a good mood. Before you knew it, Telly was ordering a round of drinks for the entire room. He did this quite frequently. Then we would all settle down
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and tell jokes we’ve heard that day and have a great time. Telly would always reminisce and talk about his day at CBS during the filming of “Kojak” and the funny things George would do on the set. It was great to see how wonderful of a relationship the two brothers had. I was going to go into some of the other really big movies
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Telly starred in but that will have to wait until next week. Stay happy and thanks for taking the time to read our column. George Michaud was a talent agent/manager in Burbank, California for nearly four decades with his own talent agency, GMA. Michaud booked hundreds of actresses and actors/ musicians, major
concerts around the world and has been responsible for launching the careers of many notable names in television, motion pictures and on the Broadway stage. Michaud currently is semi-retired, still has a hand in show biz projects from New York to Las Vegas as consultant to entertainment venues and new talents as well as seasoned professionals.
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Obituaries Ronald M. Armstrong Ronald M. Armstrong, 67, of Independence, Mo., passed away May 17, 2016. Services were 2 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence; interment with full military honors at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation was at 1 p.m. before the service at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Disabled American Veterans , 4801 Linwood Blvd., #1429, Kansas City, MO 64128. Ron was born Dec. 31, 1948, in Kansas City, Mo., and attended East High School. He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was the store manager for Meiner’s grocery store on Holmes for many years. He enjoyed fishing and camping at Lake Paradise and loved his dog, Raven. Ron was preceded in death by wife, Vicky Armstrong. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Peoples) Armstrong of the home; daughter, Nicci Jones and husband, Kevin, Polo, Mo.; son, Scott Wilson and wife, Kelly, and daughter, Dawn Armstrong, all of Kansas City, Mo.; sister, Diane Mitchell, Raytown, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com. Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel, 816-3733600.
at 2:00 pm. Dee was born September 6, 1939 in Kansas City, MO to Helen and Elroy Smith. She worked for many years for the Federal Government in Kansas City, and retired from the Defense Mapping Agency in 1992. She moved to Hermitage, MO with her husband Palmer Bishop. They enjoyed their lives together at Lake Pomme De Terre. Dee was preceded in death by her husband, Palmer, in 2014 and her parents. She is survived by her brother, Larry Smith and wife Judy (Nashville, TN) and sister, Sylvia Creasy and husband Dan (Kansas City). Also surviving are her son, Greg Bishop, stepson, John Bishop (Raytown, MO) and wife Patty and stepdaughter, Jennifer Hunnicutt (Kansas City) and husband, Dane. Also surviving are five grandchildren and four great grandchildren along with numerous friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her honor to Pomme De Terre Shrine Club, Missouri-254, Hermitage, MO 65668.
Dee Anna Bishop Dee Anna Bishop, 76, of Hermitage, MO, passed away May 21, 2016 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. A memorial was held Thursday, May 26, at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home in Wheatland, MO. Visitation was from 12:00-2:00 pm followed by a service celebrating her life
Mary Kathleen Brown Mary Kathleen Brown, 76, of Lee’s Summit, died on May 17, 2016. Born in Kansas City, MO to Harry Egan and Mary Ellen (Yarrington) Adamson. A 1957 graduate of Bishop Lillis High School. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, her former husband Robert Daniel Brown (KCPD) and her daughter Bridget Marie Lee. Left to mourn their loss are daughter Mary Lynn Sparks, Lee’s Summit; son-in-law Billy Gene Lee, Raytown; two brothers, Harry Egan Adamson, Philadelphia, PA and Patrick Egan Adamson (Wendy), Clearwater, FL; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two nephews; and a beloved pooch Murphy. Service was
On June 4, Jackson County Parks + Rec is offering activities and games at Missouri Town 1855 for Children’s Day and National Trials Day. Beginning at 9 a.m., the event promises gunnysack races, stilts, tug-of-war and horse shoes at the mid-1800s
town. The event also includes crafts projects, such as rope making and handkerchief dolls, and a pie eating contest. In observance of National Trails Day, a special exhibit will provide information about the ever-expanding
at 10:30 am at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations to Wayside Waifs. Arr: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234. Betty N. Harness Betty N. Harness, 89, of Sutter, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa. Betty was born April 14, 1927, in Loraine, to the late Virgil and Rose Decker Howard. She married Howard Lynn Harness on Aug. 30, 1946, in Quincy. Howard passed away Sept. 4, 2006. Betty enjoyed cooking and traveling. Surviving are one son, Kent (Theresa) Harness of Sutter; three daughters, Karen (Russ) Gallaher of Quincy, Kay (David) Barry of Liberty and Kimberly (Kevin) Blocker of Aurora; six grandchildren, April (Andrew) Moore of Quincy, Ashley Gallaher of Quincy, Craig Barry of Raytown, Mo., Angela (Ben) Thompson of Quincy, Brad Barry of Liberty and Cadence Blocker of Aurora; two greatgrandchildren, Kaitlyn Gallaher of Quincy and Andrea Moore of Quincy; and a special friend, Susan Shaw. SERVICES were 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at Hunter Funeral Home in Mendon. Interment will be in New Providence Cemetery, near Ursa. VISITATION was 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at Hunter Funeral Home in Mendon. MEMORIALS: River Hills Village Activity Fund. WEBSITE: hunterfuneralhomes.net. ARRANGEMENTS: Hunter Funeral Home in Mendon. Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com. Emma Gertrude (Gertie) Higginbotham Emma Gertrude (Gertie) Higginbotham, age 95, went to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, Art, on May 4, 2016. The youngest of eight children, Gertie was born in West Virginia to Roscoe Stanton Hall and
Fay Bailey Hall. She was affectionately called “Tudie” by her brothers and sisters, since as a small child, this was her own pronunciation of her name. Gertie was married to the love of her life, Arthur (Art) Higginbotham in 1950, and resided much of her life in the Raytown, MO area. Gertie and Art were married 34 years until his death in 1984. She was baptized July 6, 1973, at Spring Valley Baptist Church, where she was actively involved for many years. She had many interests in her life including, cake decorating, candy making, dog training, sewing, gardening, becoming an artist, traveling, and golfing. She was a marvelous cook and loved preparing elegant gourmet meals for her friends and family. Whatever her endeavor, it was done with excellence! Gertie is survived by siblings Carmen Massey of Fountain Hills, Ariz., Clifton Hall of Roanoke, Va., and Ruth Whittaker of Fairless Hills, Pa. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family is especially grateful to Garden Terrace of Overland Park, for their excellent care in the last phase of her life. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, 11:30am, at Spring Valley Baptist Church, 8801 E. 79th St., Raytown, Mo., 64138. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to The Alzheimer’s Association , 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, Kans., 66208; The Parkinson’s Foundation Heartland, 8900 State Line Rd., Suite 320, Leawood, Ks., 66206; or Garden Terrace of Overland Park, 7451 Switzer, Overland Park, Kans., 66214. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial.
Carol Ann Simpson Carol Ann Simpson, 69, Raytown, Mo., passed away May 18, 2016, surrounded by family. Visitation was 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Langsford Funeral Home, Lee’s Summit, Mo., with memorial service immediately following. Carol was always ready for a social event, an adventure with her quilting ladies, or a garage sale! She was preceded in death by husband, Tommy Simpson. She leaves behind her daughters, Stephanie Whitaker (Bedford) and Shannon Simpson; grandson, Tommy Joe (Becca); grandkids, Brody, Tyler, and Robby; sister, Linda Hombs (Ronnie); best friend, Leslye McGill; along with numerous friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in honor of her abundant love of animals at www.greatplainsspca.org Arr.: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee’s Summit. Treobie Taylor Treobie Taylor, 77, Raytown, Mo., died May 18, 2016.Visitation 9 a.m., service 11 a.m. Sat., May 28, at Zion Grove MBC. Interment Brooking Cem. Arr.: Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors.
Steven Oldenburg Steven Oldenburg, 58, Raytown, Mo., passed away May 20, 2016. A visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Arr.: Heartland, (816) 313-1677.
Wilma Agnes (Craig) Wink Wilma Agnes (Craig) Wink, 89, formerly of Raytown, MO, passed away on May 16, 2016 at her home at Lakeview Village in Lenexa, KS, following a 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral services were held at 10:30AM Saturday, May 21, at Blue Ridge Blvd United Methodist Church, 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd, with visitation one hour prior at 9:30AM. Interment followed at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Wilma was born on February 20, 1927 in Osage County, MO, to Edith and Leroy Craig. She attended Linn High School where she met her future husband, Marvin “Sparkie” Wink, and graduated in 1945. Following high school, she taught in a one-
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room schoolhouse and enrolled at Central Missouri State College. While continuing her education, she married Sparkie on December 20, 1947. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Education before the couple moved to Kansas City where she taught in the Raytown School District for several years. While staying home to raise her daughters, Wilma returned to school, earning her Master of Arts degree from CMSC in 1968. She taught an additional 24 years at Raytown Junior High & Raytown High School. Two generations of students learned typing and other essential business skills under her watchful eyes. After retiring, Wilma enjoyed extensive world-wide travels with Sparkie, genealogical research, quilting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Wilma was a member of the Blue Ridge Blvd United Methodist Church and actively participated in several professional organizations, including Delta Kappa Gamma and Raytown Retired Teachers Association. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, sister Norma Marr, and Marvin, her beloved husband of 58 years. She is survived by her daughters Cheryl (Rick) Murray of Lenexa, KS, and Debbie (Tim) Cacek of Columbia, MO, and three grandchildren Cara Murray, Tyler Cacek, and Ryan Cacek. A woman of great determination and personal strength, Wilma’s unwillingness to ever give up is an inspiration to her family who loved her dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Raytown Education Foundation for the creation of a scholarship in Wilma’s name. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. Arr.: Newcomer’s Floral Hills, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133 (816) 353-1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial.
Children’s Day, National Trails Day at Missouri Town 1855 June 4 Jackson County biking and hiking trails system. The Children’s Day and National Trails Day event is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 4 at Missouri Town 1855, located at 8010 East Park Road in Lee’s Summit. The event is free for children younger
or at www.MakeYourDayHere.com/MissouriTown.
Jackson County beaches open Memorial Day weekend Blue Springs Lake Beach and Longview Lake Beach open Memorial Day weekend for the
summer. Information on hours of operation, holiday closings, or admission be sought through Scott
Hall at 816-503-4878, or at www.MakeYourDayHere. com/beaches.
Sand Cinema June 3 at Longview Lake Beach
Jackson County Parks + Rec will begin its Sand Cinema movie series June 3 at Longview Lake Beach with Disney’s “The Good Dinosaur.” Gates will open at 7:30 p.m. The movie is scheduled to begin at dark, approxi-
mately 9 p.m. Admission is $5 per car. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Longview Lake Beach is located at 11101 Raytown Road in Kansas City. No drop-offs, coolers, swimming or pets will be permitted.
Sand Cinema will feature Disney’s “Cinderella” on June 17, and Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out” on July 15. More information on Sand Cinema is available through Tina Spallo at 816-503-4872, or at www.MakeYourDayHere.com/events.
The Raytown Parks and Recreation Department’s 2016 National Junior Tennis League begins June 4. Lessons start June 4 for the Saturday morning class, and June 7 for the Tuesday morn-
ing class. The classes will run for five weeks and cost $40. Sessions begin at 8 a.m. All participants must bring a can of balls and a few loaner rackets are available. Lessons will be at C. Lee Kenagy Park.
More information about the Raytown tennis program is available at the Raytown Parks and Recreation Department at 816-358-4100, or online at www.RaytownParks. com.
Raytown Parks and Recreation youth tennis begins June 4
MDC offers outdoor skills events geared for special needs The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering an outdoor skills event for those with special needs on May 31 at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs. In the morning, participants will fish in the Burr Oak Woods pond and target shoot with air rifles. Conservation staff and volunteers
assist participants with all activities. A campfire lunch will be provided. In the afternoon, participants will get a chance to go canoeing at the pond. “This is about getting people outdoors and giving them the same opportunities that everyone else has to enjoy nature,” said Lisa
LaCombe, Burr Oak Woods manager. “We get cool comments from people, such as ‘this is the first time I’ve gotten to fish in 15 years.’” The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is required and can be made by calling LaCombe at 816-655-6263, ext. 1332, or email at lisa.lacombe@mdc.mo.gov.
Raytown Parks to debut adult kickball
The Raytown Parks and Recreation Department will debut its newest adult sports program this summer: coed kickball. The season beings June 9 with games on
Thursday evenings at Sarah Colman-Livengood Park, located at 5912 Lane Ave. The league will be six weeks long and cost $160 per coed team. The maximum team size is 20
members. Equipment, and an umpire will be provided at each game. More information on the kickball league is available through the parks department at 816-358-4100.
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Entertainment Guide By Livingston Brees Before we get into this week’s review, I must confess my “man crush” for Shane Black, the co-writer and director of “The Nice Guys.” From the time I was 10 years old, Black’s films have played a huge part of my life. I remember how much I loved the Black-penned “Monster Squad” as a kid, treating it like a “survival guide” just in case classic monster movie villains ever chose to attack me and my friends.
Black followed that with a script that would change both the action and “buddy cop” genre forever with “Lethal Weapon.” Setting all judgment of Mel Gibson’s fall from grace aside, those movies worked because of the great dialogue and the fact we cared about those characters. Those flicks still hold up, even now. From there his hit streak continued with the classic “Predator,” in which Black also had a role, and “The Last Boy Scout,” which is definitely a favorite of mine.
These “Nice Guys” deserve to finish first
The criminally underrated “Last Action Hero” was next, followed by “The Long Kiss Goodnight.” After a near decade-long break, Black returned as both writer and director of Robert Downey Jr.’s triumphant return “Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang,” then “Iron Man 3.” Are you noticing a pattern here? Black’s films all have crazy awesome characters spouting out some of the smartest dialogue in screen history while being surrounded in grim, dark and often brutal situations. No-
body makes movies like this anymore, and that’s why it was so great to see a film like “The Nice Guys,” a throwback ‘80s buddy cop film set in the 1970s, get such a wide release, despite the less than stellar box office returns. The flick takes place in 1977 Los Angeles and opens with the death of adult film actress Mist Mountains (think the opening scene of “Lethal Weapon”). By fate and circumstance, down-onhis-luck private investigator Holland March, played by the always awesome Ryan
Gosling, is forced to partner with Russell Crowe’s pitch perfect Jackson Healy, a hired enforcer who beats up people for a living. The duo is hired to find a girl named Amelia, who may or may not be linked to a series of murders that seem to be connected to that of the adult film star. Being a Shane Black flick, of course their investigation takes them to dark places, although the guys never seem to lose their humor. As if you couldn’t tell, I loved “The Nice Guys.” In a world where the movie fran-
chise is king, it’s refreshing to see an adult-oriented film that is a throwback to some of the best films of all time. It’s an utter shame that “Angry Birds” blew this one out of the water, but I’d be willing to bet dollars to donuts this film will have a massively popular second life as a cult classic on home video, much like “Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang.” Be sure and come back next week for my look at “X-Men: Apocalypse.” Same “Bat-time,” same “Bat-channel.”
Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Raytown Farmers Market May 28, 3 pm-6 pm June 2, 9 am to 1 pm Located at 6210 Raytown Road Annual Memorial Day Celebration May 30, 10-11 am Sarah Colman-Livengood Park, 59th St and Lane Ave Come join the Annual Memorial Day Celebration to honor our veterans. Patriotic Music by Raytown Arts Council’s Polished Brass and “Stirring Beginnings” address by Mayor Mike McDonough, plus a fun Sing-a-long. Cosponsored by Raytown Arts Council, Raytown Council on Aging, and Marguerite McNair Chapter DAR. Eric Vaughn’s Magic and Illusion Spectacular Featuring the Amazing Psychic Animal June 2, 7-8:00 pm MCPL-Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Road Join magician Eric Vaughn for an amazing ride through the world of magic. See magic tricks of Eric’s own creation as well as some made famous by magicians like Harry Houdini. Be
amazed by Eric’s unbelievable comical psychic abilities. Get ready to be a part of the magic. Double Play with Jay and Leslie Cady June 3, 2-2:45 pm MCPL-Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Road Join Jay and Leslie, and get fit with fits of laughter as they play a mime baseball game, perform dexterous juggling, and even take a look at America’s favorite sport—running for president. It is a matter of win, place, and show. 40th Annual Fishing Derby June 4, 9-11 am C. Lee Kenagy Park, 79th St and Raytown Rd The Raytown Parks Department will host the 40th annual Fishing Derby. The derby is free and open to Raytown residents of all ages. Registration for the derby will begin at 8 am. Mad Science Demonstrates Up, Up, & Away June 7, 2-3 pm MCPL-Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Road Learn to soar with Mad Science! Be amazed as the
Mad Scientist demonstrates science fundamentals with hot air balloons, fireballs from candles, and even the Mad Science floating hovercraft! Kids Day at Kenagy June 16, 10 am – 1 pm C. Lee Kenagy Park, 79th St and Raytown Rd This free event at Kenagy Park is open to all ages. Stable-T-Farms will be bringing their petting zoo to the parks for the kids to enjoy. Also a police car, fire truck and an ambulance will be on site for the kids to explore! Come join the fun and let the kids enjoy the park and all there is to offer. ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails
http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-737-9955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Al-Anon Family Group Weekly: Mondays at 7:00 pm Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. (west side door, lower leve) Have you been affected by someone else’s drinking? We can help you find solutions that lead to serenity. Raytown Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome.
Raytown Arts Council http://raytownarts.org Raytown Community Symphonic Band rehearsals: All musicians welcome! Weekly: Thursday from 6:45 pm-8:15 pm St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9349 E 65th St. Contact: RaytownCmmunityBand@gmail.com
Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street.
Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500
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 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 New Day AL-Non Weekly: Wednesdays at 10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd. Enter at the back door. Everyone welcome! (816) 353-5446
Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/ raytownwomenoftoday Club Room at Raytown HyVee, 9400 E. 350 Hwy. Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com
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Cheesecake-filled strawberries knife or a small carving spoon to clear out the insides of the strawberries. Once you have all your strawberries prepped, it’s time for your cheesecake. Put the cheesecake in a large mixing bowl, and add the lemon zest and fold it into the cheesecake. Once that’s ready to go, we need an easy way to get it into our strawberries. If you are an amazing baker, you may have some icing bags you can use. I don’t do too much cake decorating. I use a large Ziplock bag. Just spoon the cheesecake into your bag and squeeze it until it’s all in the tip of one of the bottom corners. Take some scissors and snip off the tip of the bag. Just squeeze in your filling into each strawberry. I usually put enough in to stand just above the top of the strawberry. Continue until you run out of either filling or strawberries. Then eat which ever one you have
By Jacqui Duran Every holiday I’m always looking for new and fun recipes to try. I want to show up at the party with the exciting food. You know what I mean. You walk in and everyone is in awe of the dish you’ve brought. They eat it all and talk about it the rest of the evening. Am I the only one who wants this? Maybe it’s because I absolutely love to entertain and I really love enjoying food around friends and family. Honestly, that’s what brings us all together. I chose this fun recipe to celebrate Memorial Day because I wanted a true red, white, and blue recipe. And come on, who doesn’t love dessert? To top it all off, who doesn’t love an easy recipe? Yes, check off all those boxes when you make these delicious and fun cheesecake-filled strawberries. It’s easy and you can even enlist the help of the kids on this one. I take a great store shortcut in this recipe and it saves me a ton of time. Not to mention, it’s utterly delicious. What we need: •One container of strawberries
Cheesecake-filled strawberries •One container of blueberries •Zest of one lemon •Philadelphia Ready-to-Eat Cheesecake Rinse your berries and set them aside. We need to carve into our delicious and juicy strawberries to make room for the cheesecake. Cut off just the bottom tip of the strawberry. This will allow your strawberries to stand up in the serving tray or platter. Next, cut the top off and discard. Now we just need to carve out the inside. Think of it like a teeny pumpkin. Use either the tip of your
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left over. You are the one creating beauty here. It’s only fair you get the spoils. Once they are all filled, place them on your serving tray or dish for presentation and top each one with a beautiful blue blueberry. What you now have is one patriotic dish. And one that everyone will walk back to at the serving table. The creaminess and hint of lemon in the cheesecake and the sweetness of the berries is truly one of the best food cocktails you can have. Comment on this story online at www.RaytownEa-
gle.com and share with me what you’re making this Memorial Day Weekend. And most of all, remember our patriotic reason for the celebration and have fun with your friends and family. Jacqui Duran lives in Raytown, Missouri with her husband and three children. Jacqui shares her passion for food and cooking on Facebook at www. facebook.com/homefordinner. mom and on her blog at http:// executivechefmom.blogspot. com. Follow her on Instagram @jduran1313.
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Raytown Sports Sporting KC falls 3-1 to Real Salt Lake By Kris Collins
FROM THE STANDS Sports Succotash Vol 3
By Sterling L. Brown Raytown Cardinals break Olympian’s record Maurice Mitchell, Olympian sprinter and Raytown South graduate, had a record of his broken this past CLUES ACROSS week at the State Qualifiers 1. Groan meet. Raytown South sprint5. Engine ers Quincyadditive Hall, Nick Cruz, 8. Atomic massand unitVontrea (abbr.) Tyree Sorrells, 11. One-time emperor Booker ran a 3:18:30 4x400 13. Martial art __the chi school relay, breaking 14. Extinct algae record. 15.These The leading young performer men, along 16. Autonomic with at least 15nervous other Cardinal student athletes, will system compete Jefferson 17. Pirateinwho went City by at the MSHAA State Cham“Chico” pionships this Friday and 18. Encourages Saturday. What feeling to 20. Small tacticala munition break an Olympian’s record! 21. One-time Tribe closer Good luck atCentral State, Cards! 22. North, and Royals South The Boys in Blue have 25. Repossession righted the ship, so to speak. 30. Conveys air to and They have won eight of their from12the lungs past games and, more im31. A renowned museum portantly, have won their past 32. One hundred (Italian) four series. They have made 33. recent Synchronizes this reboundsolar whileand belunar ing the time flesh and blood repre38. Calendar sentative of themonth old adage, “a (abbr.) rising tide, raises all boats.” the past 41.InThey bitetwo weeks, the
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offense has balanced out to some degree. Eric Hosmer, who has carried the team offensively most of the season, has leveled out a bit. At the end of Wednesday’s game, Hosmer’s skid included three hits in his last 30 atbats. While Hoz has cooled, Lorenzo Cain has caught fire, raising his batting average over 70 points in a few weeks. Cain, and opportunity (Alex Gordon’s wrist injury and subsequent DL stint) has ignited Paulo Orlando. Orlando ignited Perez, who had a five-hit game earlier in the week, and together all three 45. About opera men are batting at least over 47. Wings .440 in the past seven games. 49. I (German) The timing could not have 50. Sportscaster Brett been better for these three to 55. Wild heat up,mango mixing in with the 56. The steadywoman incline in production 57. Afflicted from Alcides Escobar out 59. furtively ofLook the leadoff spot and the 60. Large integer consistent contribution from 61. Spiritual leader Jarrod Dyson. It has given 62. Keeps warmof the Roythe recentus version 63. Type of account als’ offense an identity that is Cheek more akin to the scrappy 64. version that led to the World Series title this past season. CLUES DOWN The pitching, while not as 1. Helps you get there 2.good Plantlooking on paper, has steadied for the wobbly 3.also Apron stance it took 4. Everybody haswith one Medlen and Young in the back end of 5. Conditions of balance the rotation before they be6. Fit gan DL stints last week. Dil7.lon Island in Lake Michigan Gee took one on the chin 8.versus True firs the Twins on Wednes9.day, Operates but before then he and 10. Approves Danny Duffyfood had filled in 12. Tell on admirably. Joakim pitched 14. __ mater, schoolhigh very well inone’s a couple
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leverage situations over the past 10 days, seeming to settle back into the customary “Jack” of the past few years. This balancing has the Royals right where they want to be: competitive and on the cusp. Certainly, playing from ahead in the Central was fun, but the edge is always there for an athlete when they have something to chase and stay hungry for. And as long as the White Sox are in first and Cleveland is ahead of the Royals, they know there is work to be done, and playing .600 over the next 30 days could see the river Royals in first 23. Brazilian place in this “Battle Royale” 24. Et-__ of an AL Central Division. 25. Supervises interstate Chief concerns at OTAs commerce The Chiefs are in t-shirts 26. Occurs naturally and shorts for the next nine 27. Sprinted or 10 days spread over the 28. Shock next threetherapy weeks leading 29. to Decide up training camp. Head 34. Lodging Coach Andy Reid spoke to 35. Singer the media DiFranco earlier this week 36. Kazakhstan riverthe one and expressed that of mostwoman’s importanthat things 37.the 1920’s that can come 39. Corpus __,from TexasOTAs city is the timing kids of the offense, the 40. Helps passing game in particular. 41. Tires have this What more could the Chiefs 42. Physical attraction use this season a passing 44. Goddess ofbut wisdom game that maximizes 45. Made of wood timing and getting the ball out of 46. The top Alex Smith’s hand quickly, 47. Automatic data but down field? The Chiefs processing system have a revamped offensive 48. Exchange line (by revamped I liter51. Swiss ally meanriver adding Mitchell 52. Prejudice Schwartz from Cleveland to 53. Napolean came make their line onehere of the 54. Big grab West) these and best in guys the AFC (abbr.) the group could be poised to 58. Mickey’s pet With Reid have a big season. announcing that they expect Jamal Charles to be ready for training camp, and having Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware in the backfield, I can see a steady use of backs out of the backfield and in wide receiver formations. With such a stable of back, and a stud tight end in Kelce, the Chiefs may be able to get by with a top-notch receiver in Jeremy Maclin and several third or fourth receiver types sprinkled in. With training camp around the corner, getting and staying healthy is paramount for this team. The season that never sleeps is heating up a cup of left over coffee.
Sporting Kansas City fell 3-1 to Real Salt Lake May 21 at Children’s Mercy Park. The three road points took Real from sixth to third place in the Western Conference and marked the first occasion in club history that Salt Lake won back-to-back matches against Kansas City. Real got on the scoresheet first through Juan Manuel Martinez in the 32nd minute. Salt Lake picked off and errant pass from veteran defender Matt Besler and strung together a quick succession of passes, the final touch being that of Martinez who slotted home coolly. Real doubled its lead with a Sporting own goal in firsthalf stoppage time. Striker Yura Movsisyan whipped in a cross just outside of the sixyard box. The ball deflected off Kansas City’s Brad Davis and ended up in the back of the net. Just minutes into the second half, forward Dom Dwyer got one back for his side, putting the ball just out of the Golden State needs golden guts En route to an NBA regular season record 73-9 this year, the Golden State Warriors were the overwhelming favorite to win the NBA title for a second consecutive year. With the Warriors beating the Bulls’ record from their 1995-1996 Championship run, the comparisons were inevitable. After last night’s 118-94 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Western Conference Finals, that drops them to 3-1 in the series. The Warriors are in jeopardy of pulling off the NBA’s version of the New England Patriots’ undefeated 2007 season, which would be to dominate a regular season in a record-breaking fashion only to sputter down the finish line and fall short of a championship. The comparisons of Stephen Curry to Michael Jordan are insane. Curry did something last night that Jordan never did; he let a player (playing on the same court as him) play better in a big-time spot. At one point Curry was not the best on his team on the floor, relenting to Klay Thompson in the third quarter when he scored 19 consecutive Warrior points. Curry was outshined by Russell Westbrook, who had a tremendous triple
reach of keeper Nick Rimando. It was his sixth of the season for Sporting. The goal also marked a first for Jimmy Medranda, who fed the ball to Dwyer for his first MLS assist. Movsisyan restored his team’s two-goal cushion just three minutes later with a chip over Tim Melia. Sporting didn’t fall without chances at goal. Having put a staggering 34 shots against Orlando City SC the week before, Sporting continued the trend against Real with 16 shots versus Salt Lake’s six. However, after the match Sporting Manger Peter Vermes said his concern is not for scoring goals but not giving up easy ones to opponents. “It’s hard to chase games when you’re down — 1-0, 2-0, 2-1, 3-1,” he said. “It’s hard to chase games. It just is. … We’re giving away too many silly goals. “I’m not worried about our play. Our play is good. I’m worried about giving up goals. Unfortunately, right now we’re giving up very easy goals against teams.”
Rimando certainly didn’t go 90 minutes untested. Earlier in the game Graham Zusi could have caused the keeper some grief just a few yards away from goal, but his first touch on the expertly placed ball from Dwyer was too much and the ball went out for a goal kick. Nuno Coelho forced Rimando to make a save with a speculative attempt from 50 yards out, and moments later a volley from Benny Feilhaber put Rimando in full stretch as the ball sailed outside of the left post. Davis and Dwyer both had chances to lessen the gap in the final half-hour of the game. Davis put a sweetly struck curling ball toward the back post, but Rimando was equal to the task. Dwyer was in on goal in the 67th minute, but sailed the shot over the bar. The result keeps Sporting in seventh place in the Western Conference with 17 points. Sporting Kansas City takes on DC United Friday at Children’s Mercy Park. Kickoff is 6 p.m. Central Time.
double of 36 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. And Curry, who is undoubtedly one of the greatest shooters of all time (at least since Reggie Miller), is not close to the clutch performer this season or this series that some made him out be. He has his chance to spark up the redemption song and do something His Airness never did: lead his team back from a 3-1 deficit to make it to the
NBA Finals. Sterling Brown is a loving husband and father of three. Living in Raytown and working as a Behavior Interventionist and Girl’s Basketball Coach at Raytown South High School, he is a life long resident of the KC Metro. A few of his passions are doing play-by-play sports commentary, playing with Star Wars Legos with the kids, eating Rotel dip while drinking a Stella Artois, and camping & fishing.
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