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Boy Scout Completes Rice-Tremonti Project To Earn His Eagle

By Diane Krizek Editor President of the Friends of RiceTremonti Home, Barb Schlapia, and her board have many tall tasks to undertake and fund in order to maintain the preservation of the 1844 home on the Santa Fe Trail.

And Roberta Bonnewitz added to the long list of things to do with her complaints about the unsafe flagstone walkway from the home to Sophie’s cabin. For those who don’t know, Roberta is Raytown’s 104 year-old historian, founder of the Friends of Rice-Tremonti Home and author of many historical books about events and places in Jackson

County.

Now Barb Schlapia, who happens to have lots of moxie, was determined to end Roberta’s complaining. She reached out to boy scouts in the area looking for an Eagle Scout project. One lone scout from Lee’s Summit Troop 54 heeded the call. Devin Cordes had been looking for a project to benefit the community that would stand the test of time. When Devin and his father surveyed the Rice-Tremonti property and the uneven flagstone sidewalk to be replaced, they were all in.

Devin approached the RiceTremonti board with a proposed plan to replace the walkway with

New flower bed and porch for Sophie’s rocker a path composed of 2 inches of compacted AB-3 aggregate topped with 1 inch of compacted buckshot gravel lined with limestone pavers.

The design was simple, suited the period of the home and offered a smooth surface that could be used by wheelchairs. The board loved it.

Devin received final approval for the project in December 2014 from his scout leaders. Eagle Scout projects require the scout to exercise leadership by pulling together a team to complete the project as well as acquire the materials needed. The project must be completed

Roberta and Devin try out Sophie’s rocker

before his 18th birthday. Devin managed to get most of his materials donated. He initially figured they could knock out the project in two days with six workers but that was not to be.

The path project started on Sat-

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RNR Tire & Wheels Celebrates Its Ribbon Cutting

By Diane Krizek Editor The Raytown Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, for new business, RNR Tires & Wheels at 8910 E. 350 Highway. Jason Barton and his wife, Devon, are owners of this national franchise headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The company is now located in eighteen states and this Raytown store is the fifth to open in Missouri and the first to

come to the Kansas City metro area.

The Bartons who are Northlanders chose the Raytown property for its great visibility and prime location.

The former used car lot was leveled

for the new construction of the store that sports a spiffy black and white tiled floor, customer seating with tire tread armrests, a huge inventory of muscular tires and classy wheels and

Ribbon cutting

Jason and Devon Barton of RNR Tires & Wheels

Vicki Turnbow, Chamber President, presents Jason Barton with the Missouri Chamber First Dollar plaque. Left to right: Teresa Galvin, Jackson County Legislature; Vicki Turnbow, Devon and Jason Barton; Mark Smith, Chamber Chair; Mike McDonough, Mayor.

a friendly and knowledgeable staff.

RNR stands for Rent-N-Roll and is the only tire store where you can lease to own a set of custom tires and/or wheels with no credit hassles.

A driver’s license, utility bill, vehicle registration and paycheck stub are the only documents required to complete the deal. The price includes installation, locks and lugs, tire rotation and balance, wheel alignment and road hazard. Jason explains,

“We want to make certain our customer’s wheels are in the best shape possible when they leave here.”

The official grand opening of the store will take place next weekend when customers can put only $20 down and get a set of tires and wheels. Jason added, “We offer a 120 day same as cash but will tailor the purchase transaction to suit the customer.”

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Outstanding Community Service Honored Each year, the Truman Heartland Community Foundation (THCF) recognizes individuals and companies who have had a significant philanthropic impact in Eastern Jackson County, making the community a better place to live.

The Community Foundation is pleased to present this year’s Heartland Humanitarians, Corporate Citizen, Heartland Service Award, and Professional Advisor of the Year. The honorees will be recognized at the Community Foundation’s 20th annual Toast to Our Towns Gala on Saturday, September 12, 2015.

Mike and Jan McGraw, Heartland Humanitarians of the Year

Mike and Jan are dedicated volunteers who provide generous support to many Jackson County charities such as Angel Flight, Blue Springs Christian Church, Rainbow Center, Hope House, Hillcrest Transition-

al Housing, Rachel House, Midwest Foster Care and Adoption Association, and Heartland Honor Flight.

Mike is Chairman of DSI, a software company he founded in 1979. He has created and managed several successful businesses and has served on the boards of multiple financial institutions. He is a leader in the corporate community and makes significant contributions to philanthropic organizations in the Kansas City area, giving back to the community that helped foster his business successes. Today, he remains active with board-level matters at DSI and with its corporate aviation activities.

Jan, a registered nurse, is a dedicated volunteer in her church, in community outreach programs, and has

served on many boards including the Rainbow Center board of directors. Jan has been a longtime advocate for the rights of the unborn and has served as a coach to many moms with unexpected pregnancies.

Mid-Continent Public Library, Heartland Corporate Citizen of the Year

Mid-Continent Public Library is honored as the Corporate Citizen of the Year in the library’s 50th anniversary year. MCPL is the largest library system in the Kansas City metropolitan area operating 35 libraries that serve more than 780,000 people in Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties. The Library strives to enrich their citizens and communities by expanding access to innovation, information, ideas, and inspiration.

MCPL’s commitment to community is visible in its offering of free resources to the general public, charitable organizations, and local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Some of these unique resources include the Midwest Genealogy Center, early literacy storytime programs, annual summer reading programs, live homework help, teacher assistance, and a business outreach program.

MCPL provided significant support for THCF’s Community for All Ages Coalition initiative by creating and hosting (free of charge) the CareConnection website to connect older adults and their caregivers with quality information and resources.

In 2014, Mid-Continent Public Library was one of only five libraries nationally

to be awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Services. “It is really a tremendous honor to be recognized by the Truman Heartland Foundation. Last year, we were recognized as a great library among libraries when we received the National Medal at the White House. While that was noteworthy, receiving this honor from the people we serve truly demonstrates the importance of our library to the community,” notes MCPL Director and CEO Steven V. Potter.

The Independence Young Matrons, Heartland Service Award

ment. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised, primarily through the annual Holly and Mistletoe Homes Tour.

These funds have been donated back to the community to fill significant needs. In 2014 alone, they made grants to 14 charities in the community and provided scholarships to students attending local community colleges.

Their live productions of the annual Children’s Theater have brought joy and enrichment to the children of the city. Independence Young Matrons created the first “Gray Lady” organization at the Independence Sanitarium and Hospital, established the first public kindergarten in the Independence School District, organized a teen recreation program during the 1940s and 50s, and was deeply involved in the establishment of the Independence Library (now part of the Mid Continent Public Library system).

Dennis Bacon, Paul M. Thomson Advisor of the Year

Independence’s first women’s civic organization, the Independence Young Matrons, in their 75th Anniversary year will receive the Heartland Service Award.

The volunteer organization has contributed significantly to the civic and cultural life of Independence through fiscal support, volunteer service, and cultural enrich-

Dennis R. Bacon has served the financial needs of the Kansas City community since 1993 and recently relocated his of-

fices to Lee’s Summit opening Bacon Financial Advisors, an Independent Firm. As a Certified Financial Planner™ as well as a CPA, Dennis has the knowledge and insight to present charitable options to his clients that benefit the clients’ needs as well as the needs of the community. He has the training and experience necessary to deliver the true “Client First” service model and focuses on delivering a customized solution for each investor which often includes charitable solutions.

Many of his clients have partnered with Truman Heartland Community Foundation to help them fulfill their financial and charitable goals.

Dennis and his wife Michelle, a 5th grade teacher at Summit Christian Academy, have been married since 1981 and have two grown children.

Dennis is an active member of the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Board of Directors of The Women’s Clinic of Kansas City, is supporting member for the Faith and Family night at the K and an active member of his church.

Citizens of the Year

Citizens of the Year, chosen by our area mayors, will also be honored at Toast to Our Towns and announced later this summer. A private reception sponsored by Community America Credit Union for the Citizens of the Year will be held on August 28, 2015.

The 2015 Toast to Our Towns Gala is presented by Stewardship Capital with additional support from Centerpoint Medical Center and Data Systems International (DSI).

Retired Raytown Teacher to Publish “Music And Musicians Of Raytown” E-Book

By Diane Krizek Editor

Folks who know Howard Bell know that he doesn’t let the grass grow under his feet. Since graduating from Raytown High in 1950 and earning his Masters in Music Education, Howard maintained his roots in Raytown as a teacher, coordinator of music for Raytown K-12 and founder of Scholarship Day. He’s had many entrepreneurial projects since

retirement but for the last five years, Howard has been deeply involved in research-

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ing Raytown archives to author “Music and Musicians in the Schools, Churches and Community of Raytown, Missouri.” This compilation of over 1400 pages to be published as an e-book in the next few months takes us back to the 1900s and covers private music instructors, participation and instruction in Raytown Schools and O’Hara High, professional music careers, community music groups, and more.

Howard has made hundreds of contacts during his

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Korea, Japan, Russia and the United States and was nominated to the 2015 Raytown Alumni Hall of Fame by Howard. His sister, Milenda Lee-Dean was a music student but switched to visual arts and now works for a New York publisher. She is creating the cover for Howard’s e-book.

In order to complete his project, Howard wants to honor all those Raytown students who are still connected to music as adults or were, if now deceased, whether in

vocal or instrumental music or as teachers or professional and amateur performers in the community. We are providing his list of students from both high schools that he would like the community to help him complete.

Howard Bell can be reached at hrdzebl@sbcglobal or 816756-3888.

Below are a list of Distinction in Music grads that continued beyond high school.

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research and was delightedly to tell me about his rediscovery of the Lee family that moved to Raytown in the Forties. One young couple who studied voice in Korea and performed as a duo, came to America and chose to raise their family in Raytown. Of their seven children, five won scholarships and performed with the KC Philharmonic. One of their sons, Eddy Lee, became a professional cellist and returned to Korea to raise his family. He now performs in

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Mary F. Ballard Hayes Elinor Ballard Williams Anna Kupfer Gwendolyn Ballard Weber

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Carol J. Cole Dempsey Causby Cole Jess Cole Keith Lowell

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BOA Approves Lower Level City Hall Improvements

By Mallory Ragon The city has approved nearly $400,000 in funding for renovations to the lower level of city hall. The building, which is over 40 years old, has significant sewer problems and requires a series of structural upgrades.

The project will require the floor to be jackhammered and some of the police department, which is headquartered there, to relocate while work is going on.

Jim Lynch, chief of police, reiterated that the request to make the fixes has nothing to do with

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making the space more attractive for the department, but is really about mechanical issues.

“You’ve got people in the wintertime in coats and gloves and blankets,” he said.

Many of the aldermen also spoke to the need for the updates.

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Alderman Josh Greene said he was present for a sewer backup issue when he was serving on the citizen’s police academy before he was elected to the board.

“I can tell you, it is horrific, and with that I would like to make a motion to approve,” Greene

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said.

The aldermen approved the request unanimously. The city expects the project to take approximately six months and they hope to begin work as soon as possible.

The project will require some divisions of the police department (along

with some equipment, furniture and other property) to temporarily relocate. A proposed 6-month rental agreement with BPS Properties for space at 7001 Blue Ridge Boulevard was denied by the BOA after many aldermen voiced concerns about the terms of the lease.

Two Armed Men Surprise Home Owner During Early Morning Robbery On June 2, 2015, at 1:00 a.m., Raytown Police officers were called to a home in the 8400 Block of Woodson Drive after two black males had assaulted a home owner and his family during a robbery. Officers contacted the home owner and were told that when he arrived home and opened his garage door he was approached by two black males armed with handguns and forced into his residence. When taken inside, the suspects demanded items from his home and he fought back in an attempt to protect his family. During the struggle, the home owner

was injured and transported to a local hospital for evaluation. The suspects were last seen driving away from the area in a red Monte Carlo.

Anyone with information about the men, or this crime, is asked to call the TIPS Hotline, at (816) 474-TIPS (8477).

Police Host Free Safety Fair On June 27

The Raytown Police Department will host its fourth annual Safety Fair on Saturday, June 27, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at C. Lee Kenagy Park, 9716 E. 79th Street. This free, familyfriendly event is dedicated to crime prevention and awareness within the community and provides the pubic an opportunity to get an up close and personal look at police cars, fire trucks, ambulances,

and public works trucks.

There will be activities, hot dogs and giveaways.

Bring your family and friends and join your neighbors.

Raytown Arts Council Needs 18th Annual Shepherd’s Center Volunteers For Starlight Garden Tour And Lunch, June 16 Shepherd’s Center of Raytown will host its annual garden tour and lunch on June 16, 2015. Tickets for the garden tour are $10.

The tours are scheduled for

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9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Lunch will be served for $7 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge

Boulevard.

Tickets may be purchased at the Raytown Hy-Vee, 9400 E MO 350 Hwy; Renick’s Flowers, 6442 Raytown Trafficway:

and Shepherd’s Center of Raytown, 5110 Westridge Circle. All proceeds go toward the operations of the Shepherd’s Center.

Board Of Aldermen Meeting

David Bower Nominated Citizen of the Year

Raytown’s Truman Heartland Community Foundation (THCF) Citizen of the Year is former mayor, David Bower. Past recipients of this award choose the honoree each year. Citizens of the Year from cities in eastern Jackson County will be celebrated at THCF’s Toast to our Towns on Saturday,

September 12, 2015, at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mayor Proclaims Robert Riley Day

Mayor Mike McDonough proclaimed June 2, 2015 as Robert “Bob” Riley Day to recognize Riley’s World War II service and for his contributions to Raytown. Riley received his high school diploma from Raytown High School this year at

the age of 92 after Raytown Schools Superintendent, Dr. Allan Markley, discovered Riley never

graduated from high school because he was called to duty by the U.S. Army to serve in WWII.

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Don Rickles Still Going Strong At 89

Raytown Farmers’ Market Grand Opening June 13

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Raytown Farmers’ Market and Raytown Main Street Association announce the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the Market on Saturday, June 13, 2015. The ribbon cutting will take place at 11:00am. The market’s regular vendors will be on site with fresh locally grown organic produce, alpaca products, canned goods, and plants. The day’s activities include face painting, entertainment, a photo booth and a raffle for prizes. MU Extension will do a presentation in the children’s

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Raytown Farmers’ Market is a natural producer only market. All participating vendors are required to grow or produce what they sell at market. The Farmers’ Market manager inspects farms to ensure that growers are using natural/organic farming practices so patrons receive high quality locally grown produce, free of pesticides and herbicides.

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DON RICKLES

Don Rickles was born May 8, 1926, in the Queens borough of New York, New York. After serving in the military he reached Seaman 1st Class and in 1948 began his career in show biz. He’s only a few years shy of reaching 70 years of entertaining.

I first met Don with my mentor, Stan Irwin, at the coffee shop in the Sahara hotel one afternoon. This was two or three years before I met him again later in Johnny Carson’s dressing room. Stan and he were discussing his manager, Jack Gilardi, who had married Annette Funicello.

“We all miss you here at the Sahara Stan, would love to see you back here running things”, said Don. “The place is going down.

They need you”.

Stan responded with, “I’ve got several projects I’m working on and just too busy with my office and television deals I have”.

Don said, “I’ve got to see Barbara upstairs in a few minutes but I want to talk to you about Johnny’s next date here so I can surprise him again”.

Stan introduced me

and they exchanged a few pleasantries and off Don went heading upstairs. He was not appearing at the hotel but stayed there a lot between engagements.

Don was the heaviest I had ever seen him at this time. Stan was worried about his health and gave him some advice on how to lose weight and still enjoy many of the things he enjoyed. Don agreed and thanked him. It was a year or so before I saw Don again and he had lost about thirty-five pounds

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that he claimed was due to that talk with Stan who continued to prod Don about his weight. It seemed that no one else was concern enough to mention it to him.

Don did a great job acting with Robert DeNiro in Martin Scorsese’s “Casino” where he played DeNiro’s highly trusted confidant and partner in the Casino. It was somewhat of a true story but was dramatized so much that no one could really tell who or what it was about except for the writers and actors. About 1995, Rickles did the voicing for “Toy Story’s” Mr. Potato Head followed up by “Toy Story 2” in 1998 and “Toy Story 3” in 2010. All of these

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Jason Offutt Turns 50, And Needs Magnesium

Jason Offutt A friend posted a link to an article that was surprisingly pertinent to me.

First, 20 years ago none of us knew what “posted a link,” meant. Why would anyone nail a chain to a post? Ridiculous.

Second, I just got off track. I envision that happening more and more often.

The link was to the page, “List of Senior Discounts for People Over 50.” The reason this is pertinent is because on June 1 I turned 50.

I said “surprisingly” pertinent because I don’t think anyone expects to turn 50, it just happens.

You know, like a car wreck.

We’re speeding down the interstate watching the mile markers fly by – 20, 30, 40 – then BAM. We throw a rod, slam into the guardrail and limp off to the nearest mechanic for a prostate exam.

Fifty. When did that happen? And more im-

portantly, why? I always wanted to be an astronaut.

I guess that opportunity’s stranded on the launch pad.

There are things people have to worry about when they turn 50 people in their 20s would scoff at (if people in their 20s knew what the word “scoff” meant). Not the least of which is the danger of suffering a heart attack while mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, or looking at a picture of Kate Upton for more than five seconds.

Fifty-year-olds have to consider things they once were unaware of, like their colon. Does anyone really pay attention to their colon?

No. Poor thing. But once a person turns 50, they have

to structure meals around their large intestine. Does this salad have enough fiber? Am I drinking enough water? Should I add flax meal? Why isn’t there any pizza in this damn house?

We also have to wonder why our eyesight isn’t as good as it once was (cataracts), why we can’t hear well anymore (too much Led Zeppelin too loud for too long), and why there are always too many stairs?

Always.

Too many stairs.

Oh, man. What else do I have to look forward to?

• Lack of vitamin D, which means I need to get more sunshine.

• Weird skin spots, which means I need to get

less sunshine.

• Sudden uncontrollable flatulence.

• Never enough calcium.

• The urge to yell at kids to get off my lawn.

• The need for probiotics, whatever that is. I think it has something to do with the Power Rangers.

• The need for Omega 3 fatty acids, like the other fatty things I eat aren’t enough.

• The need for magnesium. Wait, isn’t magnesium flammable? Don’t I have enough to worry about?

Trouble is, like every other 50 year old, I don’t feel 50. I don’t have gray hair, I don’t have a problem with my knees, and my

wife and I have a baby (long story, that one). I guess it’s something I’ll have to get used to.

But then there’s my friend’s senior discount list, and you know what? If being 50 gets me 10 percent off a purchase at Krispy Kreme, I’m OK with it.

Jason Offutt’s latest book, “Across a Corn-Swept Land: An epic beer run through the Upper Midwest,” is available at amazon.com. A native of Missouri, Jason currently teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri State University and has earned many humor writer awards throughout his career. His racy first novel, “A Funeral Story,” is available at amazon.com.

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05/27/2015 01:50:00 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 8700 block 63 ST

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05/27/2015 06:25:45 569.170K - BURGLARY 2ND/NO FORCE/RESIDENCE DAY (F) 9300 block E 83 ST

05/26/2015 11:57:08 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 9800 block E 79 ST

05/27/2015 13:15:15 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 9300 block E GREGORY BLVD

05/26/2015 14:07:46 569.170C - BURGLARY 2ND/FORCIBLE ENTRY/ NON RESID. UNK. TIME 9600 block E 350 HWY

05/27/2015 17:55:53 565.074 - DOMESTIC ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE 8400 block WOODSON CT

05/26/2015 14:14:59 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY

05/27/2015 19:24:42 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8600 block GRANT DR

05/26/2015 16:17:55 566.040 - SEXUAL ASSAULT (F) 9000 block E 85 ST

05/27/2015 21:14:24 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 9700 block E 63RD ST

05/26/2015 18:45:32 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 7300 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD

05/27/2015 21:35:50 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10900 block 350 HWY

05/26/2015 19:50:51 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 11900 block JESSICA LN

05/28/2015 09:35:36 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 9100 block E 73 ST

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05/28/2015 21:58:36 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 05/29/2015 01:26:22 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 05/29/2015 03:53:17 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY 05/29/2015 04:27:22 569.080D - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN ELSWHERE&RECOVER. 57 TER 05/29/2015 07:41:30 RECOV. PROP. - RECOVERED PROPERTY 10500 block E 350 HWY 05/29/2015 10:20:43 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 7500 block HAWTHORNE AVE 05/29/2015 12:03:55 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 10300 block E 350 HWY

05/29/2015 16:12:56 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY

05/30/2015 19:54:47 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY

05/29/2015 16:22:57 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 9000 block E 350 HWY

05/30/2015 21:38:45 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 7200 block RAYTOWN RD

05/29/2015 16:49:01 569.080C - TAMPERING 1ST AUTO/STOLEN LOCAL& RECOVER. 6600 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD

05/30/2015 21:38:54 569.170E - BURGLARY 2ND/FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESIDENCE NIGHT (F) 8800 block E 61 TER

05/29/2015 17:18:43 569.080B - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN & RECOVERED LOCALLY 9400 block E 63 ST

05/30/2015 23:38:23 565.050B - ASSAULT 1ST/ WITH OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON (F) E 55 ST

05/29/2015 18:00:00 569.170F - BURGLARY 2ND/FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 7900 block ARLINGTON AVE

05/31/2015 07:50:28 569.170J - BURGLARY 2ND/NO FORCE/NON RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 6300 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD

05/30/2015 01:34:09 28.419 - CITY, CURFEW VIOLATION 6500 block RAYTOWN RD

05/31/2015 14:01:26 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 6100 block NORTHERN AVE

05/30/2015 02:56:50 195.202C - DRUGS/SYNTHETIC/POSSESSION/ METH,LSD,ETC (F) 74

05/29/2015 15:15:29 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 5400 block LANE AVE

05/30/2015 11:32:17 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 5200 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD

05/29/2015 15:47:32 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 9000 block E 350 HWY

05/30/2015 13:53:39 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 9700 block BROOKLANE ST

05/31/2015 14:26:18 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 8400 block E 86 TER 05/31/2015 21:39:20 569.170L - BURGLARY 2ND/NO FORCE/RESIDENCE NIGHT (F) 8500 block E 81 ST 05/31/2015 23:50:08 28.330.b - CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA E 72 ST

06/01/2015 08:29:50 569.080B - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN & RECOVERED LOCALLY 10800 block E 350 HWY 06/01/2015 09:30:02 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 8500 block ELM ST 06/01/2015 10:18:56 569.170E - BURGLARY 2ND/FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESIDENCE NIGHT (F) 5300 block LAUREL AVE 06/01/2015 11:03:47 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 9900 block E 71 TER 06/01/2015 12:54:31 569.170D - BURGLARY 2ND/FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESIDENCE DAY (F) 10500 block E 69 TER 06/01/2015 13:48:19 566.030 - RAPE BY FORCE 8300 block LANE AVE 06/01/2015 14:59:52 569.080I - TAMPERING 1ST/OTHER MOT VEH/ STOLEN & NOT 6100 block RAYTOWN TRFY 06/02/2015 00:25:23 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 6700 block WOODSON RD 06/02/2015 00:52:27 569.020F - ROBBERY 1ST/ WITH FIREARM/RESIDENCE (F) 8400 block WOODSON DR

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SALES Plant & Yard Sale: Thursday to Sunday 9-5 at 9811 E 98 Terrace just off Raytown Rd & 67th St. rain or shine! Fantastic yard plants for sale! Hen and chicks, forsythia, stonecrop, marigolds, black-eyed Susan’s, cactus and much more. Also fishing poles, hedge trimmer, boys and girls clothes, toys and other knick knacks.

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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 were quite successful for Don after having so many failed TV sitcom series.

Rickles became so wellknown for his insults, mostly through the over 100 appearances on “The Tonight Show” as “Mr. Warmth”, that it became insulting not to be insulted by him. He began receiving invitations to be the guest host to roast celebrities at the Friars Club annual Roast of Stars held at the Friars Club in Beverly Hills every year. He roasted Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Johnny Carson and a host of other top celebrities. Stars like Ed Sullivan were at the table’s head along with Joey Bishop, Dean Martin, Phyllis Diller, Frank Sinatra and so many others.

wedding items, board games, pewter, and regular garage sale items.

CHURCH WIDE RUMMAGE SALE: June 1720 from 10am to 4pm at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd (across from Blue Ridge Elementary School). Multiple families contributing great items!

YARD SALE 365: Fridays/Saturdays in Blue Vue Shopping Center, 47th & Blue Ridge Blvd. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sponsored by D&D Flea. Stuff you need, stuff you want! Furniture, new microwave ovens, six-man tent, mid-century dining room pieces, makeup vanity with stool, trailer ramps, meat grinder, DVDs, guitar, weed trimmers, hedge trimmer, metal detector, window AC, home decor, chafing dish, Kauffman Stadium turf, 1971 Royals decanter, jewelry,

As I mentioned in a past column, Stan Irwin, my mentor and partner, discovered Don at The Slate Bros. Club in Beverly Hills on Sunset Blvd. Stan was asked to come see Rickles perform and the night he went was the same night that Sinatra showed up.

It was perfect for Rickles because he started picking on Sinatra with “How many hits did you make this week”? meaning how many did he have wacked.

He had Sinatra laughing uncontrollably which sold Stan Irwin. Rickles was invited to meet Stan at the Sahara and their long and prosperous relationship began there and lasted decades. On one of Johnny Carson’s last shows, Rickles and Buddy Hackett mentioned to Johnny that the three of them wouldn’t be there today if not for

knickknacks, clothes, limb cutter, cell phones, KU Jayhawks jacket, MU Tigers inflatable cooler, weather radio, Avon, Betamax player.

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Goodbidding Thrift and Flea “Buy it for Good” We will be supporting Girl Scouts Troop #4027 6/4 - 6/6, Our Lady of Peace Church 6/11 – 6/13 & Powell Gardens 6/18 – 6/20. This week highlights: clothes, refurbished computers, slightly used dishwasher, vintage jewelry & Royals bracelets. We are in need of new or gently used donations.

Donations are always welcome and tax deductible. Drop off for donations M-W 12PM

Stan Irwin.

Life had not always been so easy for Rickles.

Before Stan Irwin met him, he struggled going from club to club, the typical circuit for comics to be recognized. When Stan put him in the Casbah Theater Lounge at the Sahara as the late night comedy show and another show early in the morning, all the stars could come out to see him perform. He became a sensation almost overnight.

Stan Irwin got Johnny Carson to come down to see Rickles one night after his show in the big Congo Show Room and the rest is history. Rickles married Barbara Sklar on March 14, 1965, and they have been together now just over fifty years and had two children. His son, Larry, born in 1970, died at age 41 of

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pneumonia and had just won an Emmy for his production of an HBO special and documentary on his Dad titled “Mr. Warmth”.

They also had a daughter named Mindy.

At 89, Rickles is now a household name and has appeared on just about every TV show ever made as a guest actor or on a talk show of one type or another. He’s written his memoires, had success in just about everything but refuses to quit. His current shows are just as witty and insulting as always and the word “retire” just isn’t in his vocabulary.

Rickles appeared on the final show of David Letterman’s on May 11 this year.

On June 24, 2015, Rickles is appearing at The Bass Concert Hall in Austin, Texas with Regis Philbin.

Regis and Rickles have

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been friends for nearly fifty years. It should be a riot with them together.

I would love to fly down there for their show. Rickles is booked, as of this writing, through November 14th, 2015. On August 4, you’ll be able to see him on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon and the bookings keep coming in.

George Michaud was a talent agent/manager in Burbank, California for nearly four decades with his own tal-

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ent 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 semiretired, 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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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Raytown Farmers Market Thursdays @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Saturdays @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Farmers Market, 6210 Raytown Road Buy from local producers of healthy, natural produce!

Cash, debit, credit and SNAP accepted. Entertainment and demonstrations.

Visit RaytownFarmersMarket.com for events.

39th Annual Fishing Derby June 6, 2015 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am C. Lee Kenagy Park, 79th & Raytown Road Raytown Parks will host a Fishing Derby sponsored

by Sol-Pro Bassmasters and is free and open to Raytown Residents of all ages. Registration for the derby begins at 8 am.

Rice-Tremonti Bi-Annual Garage Sale June 6 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm REAP, 9300 E 75th Street All proceeds of the sale go towards the ongoing preservation of this 1844 homestead. Canned goods are also appreciated for REAP for allowing us to use the facility.

Raytown Day at the Royals June 7, 2015 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Kauffman Stadium, One Royal Way Chamber ticket sales ended but discounted tickets from other sections can be ordered at www. royals.com/raytown.

This community event for over 20 years benefits the Raytown Chamber.

Family Fun Day Sundays include family entertainment, caricature or balloon artists and face painters in the Outfield Experience.

Raytown Police Dept. will present the Color Guard!

Free Movies In the Park June 12, 2015 @ Dusk C. Lee Kenagy Park, 79th & Arlington

“Big Hero 6” will be the featured movie. Cost is FREE. Movies start at Dusk. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Upcoming movies: July 31, “Maleficent”; August 14, “Brave”; and September 11, “Incredibles”.

Kids Day At Kenagy Park June 12, 2015 @ 10:00 am to 1:00 pm C. Lee Kenagy Park, 79th & Arlington This FREE event at Kenagy Park is open to all ages. StableT-Farms will bring their petting zoo to the park for the kids to enjoy. A police card, fire truck and an ambulance will be on site for the kids to explore!

18th Annual Shepherd’s Center Garden Tour and Lunch June 16, 2015 @ 9:30 pm1:00 pm and 5:30 pm-8:00 pm Tickets for the garden tour are $10 and can be purchased at the Raytown Hy-Vee, 9400 E MO 350 Hwy; Renick’s Flowers, 6442 Raytown Trafficway: and Shepherd’s Center of Raytown, 5110 Westridge Circle. Lunch will be served for $7 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Boulevard.

REAP Fundraiser June 20, 2015 @ 6:00 pm Daily Double 11509 E. 63rd Street $20 steak and shrimp dinner includes baked potato cassserole and salad.

There will be a dessert silent auction from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Elsea Smith Band will start music at 7 p.m. All proceeds go to REAP. Raytown Chamber – Rotary Club Golf Tournament RESCHEDULED from May 29 to July 17 11:00 a.m. Registration, lunch, putting contest, silent auction 1:00 p.m. Shot gun start – 4 person scramble – mul-

tiple flights Raytown Arts Council Presents Brigadoon July 17-18, 2015 @ 7:30 pm July 19, 2015 @ 2:00 pm Raytown High School, Robert B. Atkin Performing Arts Center, 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133 Tickets will go on sale June 22, 2015 at the Raytown Hy-Vee, 9400 E 350 Hwy. Call 816-358-9940 or visit http://raytownarts. com/ Ticket prices are: $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

RSHS Class of 75’s 40year Class Reunion July 17 & 18, 2015 RSHS Class of 75’s 40year class reunion is fast approaching. Mark your calendars and email the committee at rshs1975@ gmail.com to get information. Spread the word to other classmates.

2nd Annual Ride for R.E.A.P. July 18, 2015 Join Fun House Pizza for the 2nd Annual Benefit Motorcycle Ride for the Raytown Emergency Assistance Program (R.E.A.P.). The 100 mile ride starts at Blue Springs Harley Davidson and ends at Fun House Pizza.

This is a benefit ride and registration fee is tax deductible. Visit www. funhousepizza.com to download the brochure and waiver.

Dick Smith Ford Presents the 4th Annual Raytown Arts & Music Festival August 29, 2015 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm C. Lee Kenagy Park, 9609 E 79th St Raytown Parks is proud to host this year’s festival is sponsored by Dick Smith Ford, Fun House Pizza, Raytown-Brooking Eagle, City of Raytown and Raytown Parks & Recreation.

Featured band is Brewer & Shipley with more bands to

Rummage And Bake Sale Woods Chapel United Methodist Church Raytown Campus, 5413 Blue Ridge Cut Off, will be hosting a Rummage and Bake Sale June 10,

11, 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Woods Chapel Church sponsors a village in Nicaragua and all proceeds will go to its Nicaragua Housing Project

and the general church fund.

Parking and entry will be in the back of the church on the lower level.

come. Artists around the main walking trail. Food trucks and adult beverages provided by Fun House.

For information, contact the Raytown Parks at 3584100.

MONTHLY MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816-353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-7379955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/ mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome.

Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber. com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends! Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy

Ronald Jack Brown Ronald Jack Brown, 84, Raytown, MO, formerly of El Dorado Springs, MO, died May 28, 2015. Visitation and services were held June 1, at BlandHackleman FH, El Dorado Springs. Burial Clintonville Cemetery.

Doris “Dorisy” Jean Southard Ferguson Doris “Dorisy” Jean Southard Ferguson, 67, of Raytown, MO, passed away May 27, 2015. Memorial visitation was held May 31 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, KCMO. Memorial Mass of Christian

Burial was held June 1 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, KCMO, where she was a member for 48 years. Private inurnment. Dorisy was born February 29, 1948 in Golden CO. Dorisy was married to Ron Ferguson, June 10, 1967. Dorisy worked for Archbishop O’Hara High School for 13 years and for Raytown South High School for 11 years. Survivors include her husband Ron Ferguson, of the home; daughter, Jenifer Pavlicek (Phil) of Raytown, MO; son, Eric Ferguson (Angie) of Harrisonville, MO; 4 grandchildren, Brandon Ferguson, Billy Ferguson, Mackenzie Pavlicek, Riley Pavlicek; brother, John Southard, Clinton, MO, and many other family and friends. Dorisy was preceded in death by her

mother, Datha Southard; father-in-law, W.C. Ferguson and mother-in-law, Irene Ferguson.

Blayne Merrill Halling Blayne Merrill Halling, of Raytown, MO, passed away on May 30, 2015 at the age of 87 after a brief illness. Visitation and funeral services were held June 5th at McGilley & Sheil Chapel, KCMO, burial at Swan Lake Memorial in Grain Valley, MO. Blayne was born in Storm Lake, IA to Maude & Henry Halling. After graduating from HS, he joined the Navy at 17 during WWII. His tour of duty was in Washington, D.C. He returned to Iowa and began working as a bricklayer eventually forming Halling Masonry that spanned over 30 years. He was not one

Fire Protection District Monthly: Second and Fourth Tuesday at 9:00 am City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http://www.raytownfire.com

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

Human Relations Commission Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St.

Raytown New Day ALNon 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 Hy-Vee, 9400 E. 350 Hwy. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly: Second Tuesday at 7:00 pm Post 4242 Raytown Memorial Post, 6419 Railroad St. (816) 358-8843 CITY MEETING SCHEDULE Board of Alderman Monthly: First and Third Tuesday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http://www.raytown.mo.us Board of Education Monthly: Second Monday at 6:30 pm 6608 Raytown Road http:// RaytownSchools.org Board of Zoning Adjustment Commission Monthly: Second Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Council on Aging Committee Monthly: Third Thursday at 4:15 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St.

Parks Board Monthly: Third Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave. http://raytownparks.com Planning & Zoning Commission Monthly: First Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Tree Board Monthly: 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Sept.-May) Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave http://raytowntreeboard.org Check the City website for scheduling adjustments due to holidays, etc. Many committees, boards and commissions meet on an as needed basis. The meetings of the following Boards and Task Forces are infrequent but will be posted on the City’s Events Calendar when convened.

Building Code of Appeals Board of Equalization Community Health Advisory Committee Economic Development Advisory Committee Elected Officials Compensation Committee Industrial Development Authority Property Maintenance Board Raytown Community Foundation (Goes through Truman Heartland) Raytown Safe Routes to Schools Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com

Raytown Garden Club

Kids Day At Kenagy Park On June 12 Raytown Parks will host its annual Kid’s Day on June 12, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at C. Lee Kenagy Park, 79th & Arlington. The event

Obituaries Verna Bell Verna Bell, 87, of Raytown, MO, passed away May 27, 2015. She is survived by her two sons, Gerald & Michael Bell of Raytown, MO.

Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Visitors welcome

to sit still; he raced in the Midget Car Circuit, rode a Harley, loved to fish, owned 2 airplanes & was a big NASCAR fan. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth; children & their spouses, Karen (Ronnie) Potter, Sandra (Larry) Kinder & Kimberlee (Mike) Audsley; 6 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren.

James Keith Jennison James Keith Jennison, 78, passed away May 29, 2015 at his home in Lee’s Summit, MO. He was born on November 16, 1936 in Latham, MO to Erma Louise Moser and Freaman Jennison. Jim first worked for Pettigrew Brothers driving livestock to the stockyards in Kansas City and St. Louis. He later worked for various trucking companies in KC and

is free and open to all ages.

StableT Farms will bring their petting zoo to the park for kids to enjoy. A police car, fire truck and an ambulance

will be on site for the kids to explore! Join the fun and let the kids enjoy the park and all there is to offer.

retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Sandra McPherson, and raised their three children Denise, Vicki, and Brian in Raytown, MO. Jim is preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Arthur Dean Jennison. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandra, older brother Jerry Jennison of Columbia, MO, sister Mary Ann Cox of Overland Park, KS, three children, five grandchildren, and two great- grandchildren. Services at Meisenheimer Funeral Home in Tipton, MO begin at 10:00 AM on June 6 with burial at Latham Cemetery.

94, Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015. Visitation and funeral services were held June 4, at Norfleet Baptist Church, burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Vic was born in Kansas City, on September 20, 1920, to John and Georgia Peters. His beloved wife of 69 years, Alice, preceded him in death in 2013. Brothers, John, Bill, Bob and Glenn, also preceded him in death. Vic attended Northeast High School, Kansas City College of Commerce and the University of MissouriKansas City. Vic retired from Butler Manufacturing Company, Kansas City, after over 43 years of service. He served in various capacities: Manager of Order and Billing, Order Control, Adjustment Department, and was Accounts Payable and Fleet Manager at the time of his retirement in 1983. He was a past member of National Fleet Owners, National Office Management, Ad-

Donnie L. Jones Donnie L. Jones 60, of Raytown, MO Passed away Wednesday May 27, 2015. Visitation and services were held on June 5 at Concord Fortress of Hope, burial at XII Gates Cemetery.

Victor H. “Vic” Peters Victor H. “Vic” Peters,

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Blend It And Wrap It Looking for a healthy, convenient and delicious breakfast boost, afternoon refuel or sweet treat? If so, break out the blender and whip up a delicious and nutritious smoothie. Made with fruits and vegetables, smoothies provide important nutrients that our bodies need. When prepared with chocolate milk, they can also be an excellent source of protein — and a tasty treat for kids and adults alike.

“Chocolate milk is a delicious and nutritious base for smoothies because it not only contains protein and minerals, it also provides calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for bone health,” said registered dietitian Rebecca Scritchfield. “Plus, combining a nutrient-rich option such as TruMoo Chocolate milk with fruits and vegetables like bananas, berries and kale is a great way to get kids to consume the nourishment they need, all in an enjoyable treat.”

Trying to get your kids to eat their veggies, such as kale, is easier when they’re disguised in chocolatey goodness. And if you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, combine low-fat brownies, ice and chocolate milk. Besides its creamy goodness, the best

Obituaries continued from page 6 ministrative Management Society, past President of K.C. Wagoneers Camping Club, Vice President of Chapel 20 Neighborhood Council and greatly enjoyed his Butler retirees group. He was a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps in World War II and served as a Communications Supervisor in the message center at Wright Field, Dayton, OH. He was selected for the first Honor Flight of World War II veterans from Kansas City.

He was a Deacon and active member of Norfleet Baptist Church. He volunteered at Truman Library, Independence Police Department, the American Red Cross and Independence Regional Hospital. His most recent position was at the Truman Visitor Center where he served until the age of 93. Survivors include his son, Tim and wife Jenny;

4. To serve, remove plastic wrap; cut each tortilla into 2 pieces.

Serves 4 Notes, Tips & Suggestions Can be made with other meats.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Chocolate-Berry Blast

Ingredients: • 1 cup TruMoo Chocolate milk • 1 cup frozen mixed berries • 1 tablespoon golden flaxseed meal Preparation 1. Combine ingredients in a blender, mix until smooth and frothy, and serve.

Serves 1

Smoked Salmon & Beet Wraps

Ingredients • 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion • 1–2 tablespoons capers • 1–2 teaspoons lemon zest • 1/2 cup spreadable chive cream cheese • 2 large soft flour tortillas (10–12-inch diameter) • 8 slices smoked salmon • 1/2 cup baby spinach

leaves Preparation 1. Drain beets; chop. Discard beet liquid. In medium bowl, combine beets, onion, capers and lemon zest.

2. Spread 1/4 cup cream cheese evenly over each tortilla, leaving 1-inch border.

Place 4 salmon slices over cream cheese; press lightly. Top each with spinach.

Sprinkle beet mixture evenly over spinach.

3. Roll up. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 4 hours.

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daughter, Vicki and husband Curt Fieleke; five grandchildren and spouses; 11 great grandchildren; brother, Alvin and wife Janis; brother-in-law, Glenn Sheets and wife TLeana; sisters-in-law, Alice Cotten, Thelma Peters, Lenna Ransburg and many nephews and nieces and a host of friends.

longtime member of First Baptist Church of Raytown. Vickie is loved and will be missed. She is survived by daughter, Jana Ulery and husband Jerry; son, Michael Dawson; grandson, Jamie Hays and wife Vicky; great grandson, Aidon Hays; and special friend, Charlene Smith.

Vickie J. Richardson Vickie J. Richardson, 65, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Friday, June 5. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Memory Garden, Independence, MO. Vickie was born March 13, 1950, in Kansas City, MO. She married her beloved Bennie G. Richardson on September 12, 1982. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a

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phens, 93, of Raytown, MO passed away May 31, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be at Ivanhoe United Church of Christ in Raytown at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 6, 2015, with a memorial service following at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Ivanhoe United Church of Christ. Charles was born December 13, 1921 in Cass County, MO. He was a WWII Navy Vet-

eran, a Fire Controlman 2ndClass on the USS Salt Lake City. Charles retired from the US Postal Service as a Railway Mail Clerk.

He remained active in the Railway Mail Association and was instrumental in having a plaque of recognition on display at Union Station. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Ivanhoe Church of Christ for 79 years. He cherished his family and prioritized time with them camping, playing card games,

and mushroom hunting.

Charles was preceded in death by Mardell, his wife and love of 69 years, his parents and four siblings.

He is survived by his daughter Nancy (Frank) Stockman, Fayette, IA; son, Terry (Jeanne) Stephens, Overland Park, KS; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, his sister Florence (Chuck) Roseberry, and several very special nieces and nephews.

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Friday, June 5, 2015

Children’s Day & National Trails Day At Missouri Town 1855

Jackson County Parks + Rec invites you to usher in summer with the entire family when Missouri Town 1855 hosts Children’s Day and National Trails Day on Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The 1855 Town is located at 8010 East Park Road in Lee’s Summit. Admission for adults is $5.00, Children (5-13) and Seniors, $3.00, and children under 5 years get in free.

A variety of traditional games and activities will be offered guaranteed to bring smiles to all of the kids.

Gunnysack races, stilts, tugof-war and marbles are just a few of the time honored

classics.

Special crafts projects such as rope making and tin punching will give

your children a take-home memento to remember for years to come.

Every kid is a winner when they participate in an old fashioned pie eating contest. Old and young alike will be entertained by the Missouri Town Musicians and Dancers. Our ox team will be showing off their learned skills under the command of our drover.

Returning this year will be the time honored tradition of buffalo chip throwing, so come on out and test your skills and luck!

In observance of National

Tree Explodes In Raytown Homeowner’s Lawn

By Brian Lee The Smith family, who resides in the 84 hundred block of Harvard Ave., received a rude awakening around nine-o-clock Wednesday morning when a deafening “kaboom” shook their home.

Homeowner Larry Smith says his wife was home at the time and thought “a bomb went off.” As it turns out, there was no bomb but rather a lightning strike to their tree in the front yard.

The tree was literally blown to bits, sending branches and chunks of tree flying as far as the neighbor’s backyard across the street! The light

end of a large limb came crashing down on the front side of their home as well, fortunately leaving only minimal damage. The mangled tree that you see in the pictures is a bald cypress, a deciduous conifer that shed their needle-like leaves in the fall. It is named “bald” cypress because they drop their leaves so early in the season. Bald cypresses are slow-growing, long-lived trees that regularly reach up to 600 years in age. This tree will never live to see a full lifespan as the homeowner plans on having the entire tree felled and removed.

Trails Day, a special exhibit will provide information about your ever-expanding Jackson County Biking and

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Eagle Project continued from page 1 urday, May 2, 2015. Unfortunately, May had only 4 days without rain and the team was restricted to working on Saturdays. At Roberta’s request, the project expanded to building a flower bed and a porch for Sophie’s rocker with the flagstone that had been removed from the old walkway.

Devin and his team wrapped up the project on Saturday, May 30, 2015, and Roberta was invited to be the first to try out the new path to Sophie’s cabin escorted by a future Eagle Scout.

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