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Hotel employee taking legal action after supervisor hung “slave doll” from doorway in break area By Kris Collins A black employee of Adam’s Mark Hotel & Conference Center is seeking legal recourse after a white supervisor hung a “slave doll” in the doorway to her office July 21. Jaysyn Craddock, 21, of Kansas City, enlisted the help of Stacy Shaw & Associates, LLC, after he took a photo of the doll hanging by its neck from a plastic bag at the hotel. “We have not filed a lawsuit yet, but we have filed a complaint with the (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and we will be getting our right to sue letter soon,” Shaw said at a press conference Wednesday morning across the street from the hotel. Shaw also said other government agencies are investigating to determine if criminal or civil action should be taken. Craddock, who was reportedly the only black employee on duty when the doll was discovered, did not speak at the press conference. During the press conference, Shaw said the hotel management staff did not take Craddock’s concern about the hanged doll seriously and she said the company created a culture in which such issues are swept under the rug. Calls to the Adam’s Mark Hotel & Conference Center were not returned by Raytown-Brooking Eagle press time. According to Shaw, the supervisor who hung the doll, identified by Shaw only as Robin, returned to work a full shift the day after the doll was hung. Shaw further stated the hotel management did not return phone calls from her firm and only fired the supervisor July 24 after learning Craddock hired Shaw’s firm. Cecilia Nuby, an associate attorney at Shaw’s firm, said she was disgusted by the general manager’s statements about the issue. “On the 23rd of July, he asked (if we were) going to sue him over something as goofy as this,” Nuby
said. “Then on the 28th, he made a public comment and said that the culture of Adam’s Mark does not encourage this unlawful harassment. On the 23rd, he said this was goofy. On the 28th, he said it was unlawful harassment.” John Parker, general manager of the hotel, was not available to comment on those statements by Raytown-Brooking Eagle press time. The following is the statement released by the hotel July 28: “This isolated incident is completely inconsistent with the values and culture of the Adam’s Mark Hotel Kansas City. This disturbing occurrence took place late Tuesday evening, July 21st. When brought to the attention of management the following day, an investigation was initiated. Immediately following the investigation, the employee was terminated, Friday, July 24th, prior to the start of their next shift. The Adam’s Mark Kansas City is committed to maintaining a positive working environment free of unlawful harassment.” The doll incident received media attention after Shaw posted the photo of the doll on her Twitter account July 27. Since then the story has been picked up by national news organizations and Shaw’s original tweet has made its rounds on social media websites. Shaw’s original tweet used the hashtag #SandaBland, in reference to an incident in early July in which Sandra Bland, a black woman, was found hanged by a plastic trash liner in a Texas county jail three days after her arrest. An autopsy report indicated her death was a suicide. “It was reminiscent,” Shaw said of the likeness between Bland’s death and the manner in which the doll was hanged. “I can’t speak for the independent mindset of another person because I haven’t interviewed her (Robin), but she could have picked hanging the doll up by her shoulders, by a little piece of string, she could have picked a paperclip, but she specifically chose a
plastic bag. I can’t say that was her motivation, but to me, not knowing the situation and looking at the picture for what it is, I see a black woman hanging by a plastic bag.” The supervisor who allegedly hung the doll had only been recently promoted to the position three weeks before the incident, Shaw said. She said it was unclear if there have been past instances of similar behavior from the supervisor. “Without more employee participation, without taking depositions I can’t independently verify what (Craddock) is subjectively seeing against the objective lens of somebody else,” Shaw said. “I’d have to say I don’t know yet, but I will find out.” The doll wound up at the hotel because a guest at the hotel who was attending a doll conference gave it to an employee at the front desk, Shaw said. Although the supervisor has been fired, Shaw said it isn’t going to bring change at the hotel. “Firing a low-level employee, like a supervisor, and replacing them with another person in that same culture where you have a general manager categorizing this picture as ‘goofy,’ that’s a Band-Aid,” Shaw said. “That’s not fixing the systemic issues that are arising at this particular hotel. So even if they fire this supervisor there will be another supervisor and we’ll be right back to this same situation because you’re putting new people into the same system.” Shaw, who referred to herself as a traffic attorney, said she took Craddock’s case because she believes injustices have to stop. “This case made me realize that I need to take a new direction; that we need to have a stronger, more vibrant voice to stand up against injustice, intolerance and racism that is depicted in this picture,” she said. Shaw did not take questions from a KCTV5 reporter at the press conference because of the organization’s coverage of the story Monday.
At a press conference Wednesday, Cecilia Nuby, associate attorney at Stacy Shaw & Associates, LLC, shows a picture of a “slave doll” that was hung by a plastic bag in a break area at the Adam’s Mark Hotel & Conference Center while the firm’s client Jaysyn Craddock, second from right, looks on. Specifically, Shaw referenced a reporter’s comments of how Shaw was turning her case into a cause, in addition to the article’s mention of her expertise in traffic law. “We leaked a lot of the information that we were giving today that would have shed light on the culture of this company,” Shaw told a KCTV5 reporter during the press conference. “We leaked that personally to your employers yesterday. They did not report on it. Instead, they wanted to assist Adam’s Mark in sweeping that under the rug. I stand very strongly against that.” Craddock is still working at the hotel, Shaw said. “To even stand here today with his fiancé, knowing that he is starting a family and he is trying to provide for them, and doing the right thing, facing the adversity that he has to face in the workplace, he’s very brave, but he will continue to go to work,” Shaw said. “He will not abandon his job duties and if he is terminated, we will take appropriate action.” Shaw’s firm is organizing a pro-
Photo courtesy of Jaysyn Craddock On July 21, 2015, a supervisor at the Kansas City Adam’s Mark Hotel & Conference Center allegedly hung a “slave doll” using a plastic bag as a noose and displayed the doll in an employee common area. test for 4 p.m. Aug. 4 in which a group will march from the Missouri Visitor’s Welcome Center at Interstate-70 and Blue Ridge Cutoff to the Adam’s Mark Hotel & Conference Center, located at 9103 E. 39th St.
Sen. LeVota resigns amidst sexual harassment allegations
By Kris Collins
Sen. Paul LeVota, who represents the 11th district, including Raytown and Independence, announced his resignation from the Senate July 24 as the result of allegations of sexual harassment against two former interns. Though, LeVota maintains he did not act inappropriately with the interns. “As I stated before, I did not engage in harassment of any intern in the Missouri Senate and an investigation found no proof of misconduct,” he said in a Facebook post July 24. “However, I will not put my family, myself, or the Senate through the process of dealing with the veracity of false allegations and character assassination against me.” The statement goes on to say his official resignation date is Aug. 23. The same day LeVota announced his plan to resign, Gov. Jay Nixon said in a statement, “Although I have not received a formal letter of resignation, I understand that Senator LeVota has announced his intention to resign from the Missouri Senate. This is
Sen. Paul LeVota announced his resignation from office following sexual harassment allegations from two female interns. a necessary step and is in the best interests of his constituents. I await his formal letter so that his resignation can take effect pursuant to section 21.090, RSMo.” The University of Central Missouri first started its joint inves-
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tigation with the Senate in April after Alissa Hambree, an intern of LeVota’s, made a complaint to the university about LeVota’s behavior, according to a third-party investigative report sent to the Administration Committee of the Missouri Senate. Hambree told an investigator the harassment included unwelcome text messages and explicit requests for sexual activity, according to the investigative report. Hambree reported she had switched phones and no longer had the text messages on her phone. LeVota declined to have a forensic examination of his phone, citing privacy concerns about personal information. Hambree told investigators of one specific instance of sexual harassment Jan. 26 after a lobbyist event she, LeVota and his chief of staff, Ron Berry, attended. LeVota reportedly told Hambree that because she had been drinking she should stay at his duplex in Jefferson City. According to the student intern, she and LeVota drove their separate vehicles to his duplex, at which point LeVota allegedly offered her a glass of wine
and made some derogatory comments about her boyfriend, according to the Senate report. Hambree reported LeVota twice said, “If you want to sleep with me tonite [sic], I won’t tell you no.” She reportedly declined his advances and said LeVota allegedly apologized and continued acting in a flirtatious manner. LeVota denied the happenings. Hambree gave investigators detailed descriptions of the duplex, including what color the couch was and what kind of lock was on the front door. The investigative report notes Hambree cut her hair in a “dramatic fashion so that she would appear less feminine in an effort to detract from being treated adversely because of her gender.” In March, the university withdrew Hambree and a male intern also from the University of Central Missouri from the intern program at the capitol, according to the investigative report. Shortly after the allegations first arose, another former, female intern came forward with similar allegations against LeVota. LeVota garnered criticism for the alleged sexual harassment
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from a number of officials spanning from the national level to Jackson County. Jackson County Legislator Crystal Williams, Missouri Sen. Jill Schupp, Missouri Rep. Stacey Newman, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce and Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker issued the following joint statement July 24: “The Missouri General Assembly needs to take all appropriate actions against any official responsible for sexual harassment. It also needs to show that this type of reprehensible behavior will not be tolerated by taking specific steps to create a safe and professional environment for all employees, including unpaid interns. Sen. LeVota must do what is needed to restore the public’s trust.” LeVota’s Facebook page, official website and Twitter account were seemingly deactivated by Monday morning. In closing his Friday post on his Facebook page he wrote, “I want to thank all of my supporters over my years in public service and I look forward to joining the ranks as a private individual and contribute to my community in that way.”
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Argosy Casino Parkway opened Wednesday The eastbound and westbound lanes of the newly constructed Argosy Casino Parkway were opened Wednesday afternoon. Argosy Casino Parkway will now travel beneath the U.S 60 southbound ramp ridge and beneath the newly constructed U.S. 69 northbound ramp bridge. The construction is part of a project to replace the current U.S. 69 Bridge over
the Missouri River. A new structure will be built in its place and will include multiple lanes and bike and pedestrian access, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The new bridge is expected to be open to traffic in December 2016. The project is a joint effort by the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Missouri Department of Transportation.
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IKEA offers free wall anchoring kit after tip-overs kill two children IKEA North America is offering free wall anchoring kits for its MALM chests after the company received reports of two children dying after the chests tipped over on them, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. IKEA is offering anchoring kits for the three- and four-drawer MALM chests and two styles of the sixdrawer chests. The company states consumers should discontinue use of children’s chests and dressers taller than 23 ½ inches unless they are anchored to a wall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and IKEA received reports that
a 2-year-old boy from West Chester, Pennsylvania and a 23-month-old child from Snohomish, Washington died after being pinned by MALM chests that had both tipped over. Neither chest was secured to a wall. Since 1989, IKEA is aware of three additional reports of deaths from tip-overs involving other models of IKEA chests and dressers, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To receive a free wall anchoring kit, visit an IKEA retail store, go to www. IKEA-USA.com/SaferHomesTogether, or call 888-9664532.
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The future role of Raytown’s older residents
By Phillip Hanson Truman Heartland Community Foundation president and CEO
Truman Heartland Community Foundation has been actively facilitating and leading the eastern Jackson County Community for All Ages Coalition for several years. As you have probably read in previous columns, the purpose of the coalition is to ensure our eastern Jackson County community is prepared for the unique opportunities and challenges associated with a doubling of the residents age 65 or older in the next 20 years. With 500 baby boomers reaching age 65 each month in eastern Jackson County, what is the economic and social impact? The latest census data from Mid-America Regional Council indicates that in the city of Raytown the 65-years-of-age-or-older population is projected to increase during the next 17 years from 4,725 in 2013 to
5,892 in 2030, a 25 percent increase. Raytown already has an above-average number of people age 65 or older compared with other eastern Jackson County communities. In 2013, those over age 65 already represented 16 percent of the population and will represent 20 percent of the population in 2030. Additionally, by 2030 one in five residents in most other eastern Jackson County communities will be over the age of 65. Raytown is just a little ahead of this curve. The Mid-America Regional Council recently released a study on the economic impact of an aging population in the Kansas City region, prepared by their economist Frank Lenk. The study was shared recently at our Community for All Ages Coalition meeting in June and also at the July Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Some of the findings were quite surprising. A common perception is our aging popula-
Police seek witnesses of Raytown rollover crash
Gov. Nixon sets special elections to fill House vacancies On July 28, Gov. Jay Nixon set a Nov. 3 date for a special election to fill three vacancies in the Missouri House of Representatives, two of which represent Jackson County residents. Vacancies currently exist for seats in the 29th District, the 36th District and the 89th District. The seat in the 29th District,
located in Jackson County, became vacant after state Rep. Noel Torpey resigned. The seat in the 36th District, located in Kansas City, became vacant after state Rep. Kevin McManus resigned because of his election to the City Council of Kansas City. The seat in the 89th District, located in St. Louis County, became vacant when state Rep. John Diehl Jr. resigned.
Early sign up for hunter certification course The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering early hunter education certification sessions for autumn hunters. Missouri’s Hunter Education Course is required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1967, and buys a firearms season hunting permit, or any person age 11 to 15 who hunts alone. The course teaches safety, skills and ethics. The course is divided into a knowledge section and a skills session that includes an exam. Both the knowledge and skills portion must be completed to become certified. An online study program is available for the knowledge portion of the test. Participants must complete all chapter reviews online to take the skills session. The cost for those who complete the course and pass the exam is $15. Participants can also obtain study guides for free at Missouri Department of Conservation offices or by ordering them online. They must present completed chapter reviews in the study
guide to instructors at the skills session. The department of conservation also offers a free, four-hour classroom session for learning the hunter education requirements that includes lectures, videos and filling out chapter reviews. Missouri Hunter Education skills sessions are offered at varying dates at conservation offices and nature centers, as well as at conservation partner locations. In the Kansas City area, Lake City Shooting Range and Parma Woods Shooting Range are among the sites that offer skills sessions, which include hands-on safety demonstrations and exams. The skills sessions require advance registration. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s Hunter Education Course has a webpage that will lead to links to use the online study guide, to order printed study guides, to find class schedules, to find outdoor skills sessions, or to register for a session. More information is available at www.mdc.mo.gov.
Kansas City man charged in May shooting of woman A Kansas City man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman in a home in the 3200 block of East 28th Street in late May. Dewayne A Cornelius, 35, is charged with seconddegree murder and armed criminal action, according to court records, for allegedly shooting 27-year-old Nicole Appleberry, who is identified as Cornelius’ girlfriend in police documents. Appleberry was found in the home in the 3200 block of
East 28th Street May 25. She had been shot in the back and 9 mm shell casings were also found inside the residence. A witness told police that the victim and Cornelius had an argument that day. Another witness told police the defendant came to her home the night that the victim was killed and stated that “he shot Nikki.” The witness drove to the residence on East 28th Street and found the victim. Cornelius is being held in custody on a $250,000 cash bond.
Rescued owl released in Jackson County Park A great horned owl that was rescued two months ago was released Wednesday in
Jackson County Park after its convalescence. A nature enthusiast spotted
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Photo courtesy of the Raytown Police Department Police are asking witnesses to a crash at 67th Street and Raytown Road July 28 to bring information to authorities. The Raytown Police Department is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed a motor vehicle crash at 67th Street and Raytown Road at 11:45 a.m. July 28. One of the vehicles rolled
over and the occupants of the vehicle received minor injuries. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call officer Kevin Sheets of the Accident Investigation Unit at 816-737-6112.
tion could be a drag on our economy. On the contrary, as our population ages 58 percent of the area’s population growth will come from older adults. And annual expenditures by households whose occupants are 65 to 74 years old will average $46,757, which is just a little less than the $51,100 average for all households. Expenditures from these households are an increasing proportion of our area’s economy. The study also looked at migration patterns with a net average of 6,000 older adults per year moving out of the area. It’s no surprise many are moving to be near the ocean or mountains (and probably grandchildren). Looking at the economic impact of losing these households, the study estimates that if we could retain even 10 percent of these individuals the impact over 10 years would be an economy with 2,553 more jobs and an increase of $466.3 million in disposable personal income.
It’s in the community’s best interest economically to figure out how we can create a “Community for All Ages” in which older adults can find the resources they need to age in place, which is what 90 percent of older adults say they wish to do. Our Community for All Ages Coalition has been doing just that with a focus on mobility, transportation and civic engagement. The city of Raytown is making great strides in addressing these issues and recently received recognition from Mid-America Regional Council by being certified as a “Community for All Ages” at the bronze level. It’s great to see from this economic study that our work is not only just the right thing to do but it will also be good for our economy. If you are interested in more details on the study it can be found on the MARC website or I would be pleased to email you a copy of the study if you contact me at hanson@thcf.org.
Cave Spring to celebrate 40th anniversary The Cave Spring Association is celebrating its 40th anniversary by inviting the public to a get-together and tours from 2 —5 p.m. Sept. 19 at William M. Klein Park site of the Barnes Enclosure & Cave Spring, located at 8701 Gregory Blvd. Tours will highlight new and improved attractions at the park. Refreshments will be served at the event. The event promises to be a time to renew old friendships among those who supported the park over the past four decades. RSVP by Sept. 12 by calling 816-547-9679 or email A.Maddox@sbcglobal. net. Cave Spring is a 36-acre urban nature center and historic area that played a
significant role in the westward travelers of the Santa Fe Trail. During the 1840’s, Jesse Barnes purchased the Cave Spring land where wagon trains were allowed to camp, which is known as the ‘Barnes Enclosure’. In 1975, the nonprofit Cave Spring Association was founded to preserve the historic Santa Fe Trail area in its natural state for the use of the residents of Jackson County. The site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Cave Spring is now rated as one of the top small parks in the greater Kansas City area and its board of directors appreciate the continued support of the community to maintain its top rating.
Former Raytown Mayor named Citizen of the Year
As part of Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Toast to our Towns Gala, former Raytown Mayor David Bower will be recognized as Raytown’s Citizen of the Year, chosen by a committee of past citizens of the year as has been the custom in Raytown for years. Mayors of six other communities also chose each town’s Citizen of the Year. At the gala Sept. 12 at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, the THCF will honor recipients of the following awards: Humanitarian of the Year, Corporate Citizen of the Year, the Heartland Service Award and Financial Advisor of the Year. According to the foundation’s statement, award recipients were chosen for their shared goal “to improve the lives of their fellow citizens, and a common desire to help improve and enrich the communities of eastern Jackson County.” The award recipients are as follows: Mayor Michael McDonough, City of Raytown, recognizes David Bower David Bower served as Raytown mayor from 2007-2015. Before that, he served on the board of zoning adjustment; the Raytown Planning and Zoning Commission, serving as the chair for nine years; and the strategic planning group. In addition to his role as mayor, David has served as treasurer of Mid-America Regional Council’s Executive Board and as co-chair of the Total Transportation Planning Commission-Missouri. He has been a member of the KC Rising Initiative Steering Committee, Metro Mayors’ Council, Kansas City Economic Development Commission, Regional Transit Coordinating Council and Missouri Municipal League. He is a member of the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce, THCFRaytown Advisory Board, and American Institute of Architects. Mayor Carson Ross, City of Blue Springs, recognizes Linda (Blackwell) Landahl Edison
Linda taught for the Blue Springs School District for 39 years and was named the district Teacher of the Month and Outstanding Teacher of Lucy Franklin School. Linda served as vice president for the Blue Springs Community Educators Association, was a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association and is now part of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association. Linda served the Blue Springs community as a member of the park commission for more than 20 years and served as its chair for many years. She was a member of the city’s strategic visioning sessions outlining plans for the growth of Blue Springs. Mayor Mike Todd, City of Grain Valley, recognizes Michael Scully More than 20 years ago, Mike has served on the city’s park board. Several years later, he was elected alderman, a position held for 18 years. During his tenure as alderman, he served several years as mayor pro-tem and as board liaison to
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Willie Nelson, Part III, develops stardom and more… quality, professionalism, style and the ability to interact with other musicians. If a music critic were to review Nelson’s abilities after the release of just those three songs, it would be enough to exceed their expectations of style, vocals and ability to give Willie rave reviews. At that time in his career, Willie had already showed that he had soul and that rhythm and blues were also a part of his vast repertoire, as we all know. Willie was a late bloomer as we say in show biz. He was nearing 50 years of age before he finally made it. As we show-biz folk say, “That’s paying your dues.” Willie more than paid his dues playing every saloon and lounge there was. It was quite obvious by then that Willie Nelson was in the music business to stay for the rest of his life. As Robin Williams told me one time, “It’s not just making it in the biz; the secret of long term success is how long you can stay in the eyes of the public and how long you can capture the listener’s ear to the point of selling millions of records.” I never forgot what Robin Williams told me because it became apparent that he was right on the money with that statement. Today if one hears Willie sing “Night Life” it reflects the blues behind all of the experience this hardworking singer went through to make it in this most difficult and dog-eat-dog business. By 1979 Willie Nelson was one of the most sought after acts on the circuit. I asked Willie that day when I was on his “Honeysuckle Rose” bus with him, “How many years did it take before you thought, in your mind, that you had finally made it?” Willie replied, “I haven’t made it yet. To say you’ve made it in the business, I would have to say I lived it, slept with it, breathed it my entire life. When I think of B. B. King and the number of gigs he does in one year, I always think back to the days of trying to pack a saloon in Oklahoma, in Saginaw, Michigan or even a remote town in Tennessee. I never know it all. I never will
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News Bites continued from page 3 the owl on the ground near Longview Lake and called a Jackson County Park Ranger for help, according to the county. Nature lover and photographer Karen Davis, of Lee’s Summit, was in Longview Lake Park the morning of May 21 when she noticed the large bird on the ground, seemingly in distress. Fearing it had a broken wing, she
called the ranger office and kept an eye on the owl while Park Ranger Tom Brown consulted with wildlife authorities and then brought a cage to the site. The large bird rehabilitated its injured wing at Lakeside Nature Center for the past two months. The bird is approximately 18 inches tall and has a five-foot wingspan.
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Development company searching for state’s best grandmothers The Magic of Marceline Development Company, LLC is on a statewide search for Missouri’s 10 best grandmothers. The company is hosting the contest with a $1,250 cash award and equal donation to a charity of award recipients’ choices. A panel of judges will determine the winners based on one-page essays on why a participant’s grandmother is one of the best in Missouri. The entry deadline is Aug. 15th and winners are scheduled to be announced Aug. 31. Prizes will be awarded at a gala celebration in Marceline Sept. 26. “Grandmothers are foun-
dational in transmitting values to their children and grandchildren”, said Mike Wrenn, CEO of the Magic of Marceline Development Company. “Holding the gala celebration in Walt Disney’s boyhood hometown is intended as a reminder of the compelling values that inspired Disney, and through him, children around the world. That is why the Magic of Marceline Development Company is celebrating Missouri’s 10 Best Grandmothers.” To enter the contest, visit www.MagicOfMarceline. com, where contest rules, entry form, and prizes may be found.
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Willie Hugh Nelson is referred to as a pop, country and sometimes rock singer, which, in my experiences personally with Willie, is only 1 percent of what makes up the talent in this man’s soul. I decided to do my own little survey on Willie Nelson, focusing only on what folks thought of him, mainly the quality of his singing, his style and his abilities as a musician. After speaking with 110 different subjects, the survey pointed out that 77 percent thought Willie Nelson was an inferior singer, 45 percent said he was not a stylist or that he had his own style (which was a shocker to me). Considering his abilities as a musician, the biggest shock of all was 90 percent said that he’s not a topflight musician. Some comments on the survey were that he copied others before him, only strummed the guitar and that he didn’t have the ability to work in the studio. They said they thought he couldn’t read music and was unable to interact with top-flight musicians. Nelson’s 1973 release of “Shotgun Willie,” “Red Headed Stranger” in 1975 and “Stardust” in 1978, with their critical acclaim and positive results, turned Willie Nelson into the most successful country artist in the world. The development of variations styles, being himself, showing off his musicianship and the range of his voice were all there for all to hear. That is, if one would take the time to really listen to all the aspects of what makes
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The big goodbye to circus elephants
Jason Offutt No more elephants. Due to animal rights pressure, in 2018 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will retire its pachyderms. It’s probably for the best.
The tradition of circus elephants began in 1882 when Phineas T. Barnum purchased the African elephant Jumbo from the London Zoo. I get that. In 1882, most people had only heard in whispers about things like elephants, bearded women and dog-faced boys. Putting these on display for people who’d never been to the big city was brilliant. Today, however, the only people who haven’t seen an elephant up close live in the undiscovered tribes of the Amazon basin. Although it’s best for the elephants (baseball bats and ax handles aren’t the most gentle training tools), it’s a pity for children. Elephants are awesome.
An elephant made it into my small town, once. PreInternet/decent home video game systems/satellite TV, this was as exciting to a town of about 800 people as the president stopping by to use the bathroom. It came with a circus. Not one of those wimpy French dancing acrobat circuses, but a manly, American, shootinga-guy-out-of-a-cannon circus. The tent was set up in a big, grassy area between two fields — high school football and corn. Although as a parent I would question going to a circus that would stop in a small town, as a kid, I was giddy. I was going to get to see an elephant.
The elephant didn’t do much. A pretty girl in skimpy clothing led the beast around the big top (the only top) by a rope the diameter of her arm, then took it back outside. Nothing fancy; didn’t need to be fancy. I don’t remember the rest of the circus, but it probably had clowns. They all have clowns. The main reason for child psychological problems isn’t bad parenting, societal woes or economics. It’s clowns. Don’t argue with me. I do remember the tear down. These circuses made money by hitting as many small towns as possible, lingering in one as long as a pickpocket. Before the show ended the ringmaster promised
$20 to the first two boys who would help tear down the tent. Twenty dollars in 1977 was real money. My hand shot up, and I quickly discovered circus life was probably as glamorous as carney life, but with more poop. As we pulled down the big, canvas tent, the elephant chained to a large wooden peg quickly became the biggest thing in the field. I’m not sure if it’s the structure of the face, or the fact elephants are amazingly smart, but they always look sad. Elephants feel empathy, use tools, understand human body language, and paint — they probably are sad. The tent down and folded, I leaned against a temporary
fence to rest, and realized something was behind me. Suddenly my ball cap lifted off my head. I swung around, and a llama had my hat in its mouth, chewing. Stupid llama. If the elephant hadn’t been depressed, he would have had my back. Enjoy your retirement from the circus, guys. 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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Incidents from 7/24 through 7/29 07/24/2015 02:36:38 28.139.j - CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 10300 block E 350 Hw 07/24/2015 06:53:29 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 5400 block HEDGES AVE
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07/25/2015 03:11:18 565.060 - ASSAULT 2ND/ WITH FIREARM (F) E 81 Tr
07/24/2015 12:19:42 570.130 - FRAUDULENT USE OF A CREDIT DEVICE/ UNDER $500 (M) 10300 block E 350 HW
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14:41:10 8900 block 350 HW Synopsis : Officer responded to an auto accident 07/24/2015 15:45:00 570.223 - IDENTITY THEFT (M) 8500 block OVERTON AVE
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POLICE OFFICER E 63 ST 07/26/2015 07:24:27 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 7400 block ELM ST 07/26/2015 09:13:55 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 7400 block ASH AVE 07/26/2015 13:26:07 195.211D - DRUGS.POSS. W/ INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE/ MARIJUANA (F) 350 07/26/2015 15:09:41 569.170D - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESIDENCE DAY (F) 9100 block E 85 ST 07/27/2015 15:56:44 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 11600 block E 72 ST 07/27/2015 16:52:57 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 07/27/2015 20:37:17 569.170H - BURGLARY 2ND/
NO FORCE/NON RESIDENCE DAY (F) 10600 block E 70 ST 07/28/2015 02:06:56 569.080A - TAMPERING 1ST / AUTO/ STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 10400 block E 350 HWY 07/28/2015 02:06:56 569.080A - TAMPERING 1ST / AUTO/ STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 10400 block E 350 HWY 07/28/2015 12:33:37 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 7900 block ARLINGTON AVE 07/28/2015 13:47:14 195.202C - DRUGS/SYNTHETIC/POSSESSION/ METH,LSD,ETC (F) 6700 block HARRIS AVE 07/28/2015 14:55:41 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 10100 block E 59 ST 07/28/2015 16:44:42 570.130A - FRAUDULENT USE OF A CREDIT DEVICE/ OVER $500 (F) 6000 block ARLINGTON AVE
Man sentenced to 12 years for burglary, assault By Kris Collins A Kansas City man was sentenced to serve 12 years in prison July 24 after he pleaded guilty to crimes in connection to his breaking into a relative’s home in August and later escaping from Truman Medical Centers while he was in police custody. Willie J. Sanders II, 25, of Kansas City, was charged with a handful of felonies for reportedly breaking into a cousin’s home on East 39th Street on Aug. 21, according to police documents. Sanders reportedly climbed the balcony of the home and bound his cousin’s arms and legs with cords. The victim told police Sanders placed a scarf over her
mouth, cut her clothes off with a knife, invited friends over to have sexual relations with her and threatened to cut off her fingers, police documents show. The victim reportedly suffered a cut to the lower part of one of her thumbs, police documents state. The victim told police Sanders began letting his conscience get to him and cut the cords binding her legs and arms. He then reportedly contacted his friends and told them not to come to the home because police were on the scene, police documents state. Sanders reportedly left the residence after taking a house key, a laptop and prescription drugs, police documents state. Sanders allegedly warned the
victim not to call police or he would “have some people come up her balcony like he did and hurt her.” Sanders left the scene as police were arriving, but they were unaware he was the involved party, police documents state. An area canvass for Sanders yielded no arrest. He was taken into custody Sept. 3, police documents state, for questioning, during which he denied the victim’s allegations. Sanders was charged with escape from custody after he eluded police at Truman Medical Centers Sept. 5, where he was taken after complaining of a “sickle cell crisis,” according to police documents. Sanders was released from one of his
foot shackles in order to change into a hospital gown and he fled the room while a correctional officer was distracted by another request from Sanders, police documents state. He was found several hours later at a home near 27th Street and Askew Avenue where he was taken back into custody. He was sentenced to 12 years for first-degree burglary, seven years for second-degree domestic assault, three years for armed criminal action, and four years each for second-degree burglary and escape from custody. The sentences are to run concurrently. For the full probable cause statement, find this story at RaytownEagle.com.
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Producer’s continued from page 4 be able to say I’ve seen it all, nor done it all. “The secret of success in our business is how long can we stay on the top, not making it to the top briefly. I actually retired from the business in 1972, thinking to myself that I had enough of this. “When I moved here to Tennessee no one wanted me. Not one record company showed interest. Everything I wrote became huge hits by other artists, including ‘Hello Walls,’ which I wrote but the record company saw it as one written for Faron Young. I wrote ‘Night Life’ and Ray Price made a huge hit of it. My voice just was not taken seriously at that time, forcing me to continue playing every honky-tonk in the country. “I wrote ‘Crazy’ and a friend got Patsy Cline to hear it. She recorded it and there’s another one of my songs that
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went big for someone else. I was getting frustrated. “I’m so thankful all this was going on, but I felt as though no one was listening to me sing.” After Willie told me that, I was thinking to myself, “Man, is he ever so right about what he said about success.” Making it to the top is one thing, but staying up there is an entirely different thing. To be continued. Until next week, you all stay happy. George Michaud was a talent agent/manager in Burbank, California for nearly four decades with his own talent agency, GMA. Michaud booked hundreds of actresses and actors/ musicians, major concerts around the world and has been responsible for launching the careers of many notable names in television, motion pictures and on the Broadway stage. Michaud currently is semi-retired, still has a hand in show biz projects from New York to Las Vegas as consultant to entertainment venues and new talents as well as seasoned professionals.
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Awards continued from page 3 and Molly Clemons Ron and Molly Clemons are dedicated teachers in the community. Ron is a volunteer at Santa Cali-Days, Dinner for Needy at Stone Church and Harvesters and is involved with the Rotary Club of Independence, Jackson County Historical Society, the George Caleb Bingham Academy of the Arts, YouthFriends, Noland Road Baptist Church, Independence School District Bond Committee 2009 and Levy Committee 2015. He is chair of the City of Independence Truman Scholarship Committee, past board member of Community Association for the Arts, past National President of Journalism Education, past President of Missouri Journalism Education Association, past President of Journalism Educators of Metropolitan Kansas City and past President of the Independence Retired School Personnel Association.
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Molly Clemons’ volunteer service began at the age of 15 in a hospital in Illinois and continued at Independence Regional Hospital after moving to the area. She now helps at Harvesters and Dinner for Needy at Stone Church, is the director of the George Caleb Bingham Academy of the Art, is past board of directors chairperson for the Independence Youth Court, a member of the city of Independence Truman Awards Commission, a member of the board of directors for the Music Arts Institute, and has been a member of the board of directors for the Independence Retired School Personnel Association since 2011. Mayor R. Scharfen, City of Lake Winnebago, recognizes Steve Besermin Steve Besermin has been the Lake Winnebago Director of Public Works for the past 15 years. As director of public works, he oversaw the construction of city hall and the public works building, which were built on time with funds avail-
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able from the city’s reserve. Steve has served on the Board of Aldermen and, in addition to his responsibilities as director of public works, is currently an active member of the “Middle Big Creek” Sewer District. He is a valued member of the teams that interact with the county, surrounding municipalities, the homeowners association, developers and various state agencies. Mayor Randy Rhoads, City of Lee’s Summit, recognizes Art and Hope Davis Art Davis helped establish the newly opened history museum in Lee’s Summit, from planning to physical set up. For Lee’s Summit’s 150th birthday, Art has chaired the sesquicentennial leadership and steering committees. Hope has been a member of Lee’s Summit Park Board for more than five years, serving as treasurer and vice president and is currently serving as president of the board. Hope is an active board member and volunteer for the Pro Deo Youth
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Center in Lee’s Summit. She has also assisted Art with the history museum and the “Truly 150” Sesquicentennial Celebration. Mayor Matt Mallinson, City of Sugar Creek, recognizes Valerie Soule Valerie Soule is owner of Kross Lounge and Restaurant in Sugar Creek and has hosted numerous fundraisers for the Sugar Creek Citizens Civic Relief Council, Wounded Warriors and for several residents who had fallen on hard times. She’s adopted numerous families at Christmas from the Sugar Creek community and donates to Sugar Creek’s elementary schools and Van Horn High School theatre program, is a member of the William Chrisman booster club and donates to numerous other organizations. Valerie also serves as a volunteer cook for the annual Sugar Creek Slavic Festival. Making Sugar Creek a destination for all visitors is evident in her involvement in the Sterling corridor and the beautification of the city.
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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Raytown Farmers’ Market Thursdays 2 p.m. — 7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. — 1 p.m. The Farmers’ Market is held at 6210 Raytown Road. Cash, debit, credit and SNAP accepted. The event includes fresh, locally grown produce, entertainment and demonstrations. More information at RaytownFarmersMarket.com Free movies in the park July 31 C. Lee Kenagy Park, 9609 E. 79th St The feature movie is Maleficent. The free event begins at dusk. Attendees must provide their own seating and blankets. For more information, call the Raytown Park Office at 358-4100. Santa Fe Trail geo tour Aug. 3, 10 a.m. The Raytown Historical Society and Museum Ambassadors are hosting a presentation on the Santa Fe Trail at the museum, located at 9705 E. 63rd Street. The presentation will cover geocaching and how to use smart phones or GPS devices to locate hidden geocaches all over the world. More information is available at www.RaytownHistoricalSociety. org. Circle of friends ranch Aug. 3 —7, 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, located at 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd., is hosting a free vacation Bible school for children. The Circle of Friends Ranch, which includes crafts, music, a Bible lesson, refreshments and recreation, is available for children age 4 through sixth grade. Kids in grades seven through 12 may serve as ranch hands. A family day is scheduled for Aug. 8 with games, tie-dye shirts and a special surprise before a carry-in supper and sleepover. Registration forms are available at the church or can be emailed by contacting cneal9410@gmail.com. More information is available at 816-335-2296 or 816-255-9586. Raytown Garden Club meeting Aug. 4, 10 a.m. The Raytown Garden Club is meeting at the Raytown Christian Church, located at 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd, for its August meeting. The program will be presented by Judy Botanico, owner of Botanico Landscaping. She will speak about perennials and landscaping. Visitors are welcome.
sought at 816-507-6243. Friendly Club meeting Aug. 5, 12 p.m. The club is meeting at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, located at 8812 E Gregory Blvd. All are welcome at the club meeting for the potluck luncheon of sandwiches, salads, fruit and desserts. Officers will also be elected at the meeting. Raytown Young Professionals meeting Aug. 5, 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. Raytown Young Professionals is hosting an event at Extreme Grand Prix, located at 6731 Blue Ridge Blvd., with guest speaker Tom Cole, Raytown economic development administrator. Tickets are $10 and include one drink ticket, finger food and networking with other young professionals. RSVP by July 29th by emailing staff@raytownchamber.com or by calling 816-353-8500. Tickets are $15 at the door. Teachers’ organizations meeting Aug. 12, 8:30 a.m. The Raytown Retired Teachers and Support Personnel Association are meeting at Graceway Curch, located at 5460 Blue Ridge Cutoff, to attend the Raytown School District opening day convocation. Masonic Lodge BBQ competition Aug. 14 —15 The Raytown Masonic Lodge and Raytown Emergency Assistance Program, commonly called REAP, are hosting their first Annual BBQ Competition at the Masonic lodge, located at 6309 Overton Avenue. The competition beings at noon Aug. 15 and awards follow at 3 or 4 p.m. Categories of competition include brisket, ribs, chicken, pork and sausage. Then entry free for one team is $40. All entries must be made by Aug. 1. More information is available through Steve Holbrook at 816-356-0447. All proceeds benefit the Raytown Masonic Lodge and REAP.
St. Matthew’s bazaar Aug. 22, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. St. Matthews Episcopal Church women are hosting a bazaar with crafts, books, photographic arts, baked goods and more. St. Matthew’s is located at 9349 E. 65th Street. Hoops and hot dogs with George Goode Aug. 23, 5 — 9 p.m. The Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church is hosting a free hoops and hot dogs event at 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd. Hot dogs, chips and a drink will be provided. The event will include basketball, hula hooping, volleyball, badminton, soccer, horseshoes, sidewalk chalking, other games and music. George Goode, a Raytown South and University of Louisville graduate and player for BG Karlsruhe in Germany, will be at the event and offer a free basketball clinic. More information is available at 816353-2296 or 816-225-9586. Fourth annual Raytown Arts & Music Festival Aug. 29, 11a.m. — 6 p.m. C. Lee Kenagy Park, 9609 E. 79th St. The featured band for the event, among other bands performing, is Brewer & Shipley. Food trucks and artists will be on site, and adult beverages are being provided by Fun House Pizza. More information is available through the Raytown Parks and Recreation Department at 816-358-4100.
Festival of the Lost Township Sept. 5, 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. The Raytown Three Trails Kiwanis and Crane Brewing Company are hosting the Festival of the Lost Township, a craft beef festival, at 62nd Street and Raytown Road. The festival will include a number of unique craft beers from around the Midwest and a VIP tent will include select beers and culinary pairings picked by. All proceeds will benefit the children’s programs of Raytown Three Trails Kiwanis. 9th Annual Invitational Art Show General admission tickets are & Sale $35 in advance or $40 at the door Aug. 21 —22, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. and VIP tickets are $100. More www.edwardjones.com The Raytown Artist’s Association information on the event and ticket is putting on the 9th Annual Invitadetails may be found at www. tional Art Show & Sale for artists FestivalofTheLostTownship.org. over 18 at St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene, located at 8500 E 80th Citizen’s Police Academy Terrace. Cash awards, artist’s gift Sept. 9 — Oct. 28, every Wednesshops and a silent auction will all day, 6 — 8: p.m. be a part of the event. The deadThe Raytown Police Department line for entries if Aug. 14. More is hosting a Citizen’s Police Acadinformation on the event may be emy to give residents to a chance
to learn about police departments and how they operate. Topics discussed during the eight-week program include: crime and analysis, patrol operations, and other police functions, units and divisions. The police officers acts as instructors and program participants will perform the work. The program sessions will be held at the Raytown branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library, located at 6131 Raytown Road. Participants must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Registration may be made in person at the library or via phone at 816-353-2052. Senior celebration Sept. 12, 5 — 8 p.m. The Raytown Senior Celebration is being held at The Point at Graceway, located at 5600 Blue Ridge Cutoff. The event includes music, dancing, dinner and dessert, door prizes, a photo booth. Tickets cost $10 and may be purchased at the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce of Hy-Vee. Cave Spring 40th anniversary Sept. 19, 2 — 5 p.m. Cave Spring is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a brief gettogether and tours. Cave Spring is located at 8701 Gregory Blvd. Refreshments will be served at the event. RSVP by calling 816547-9679 or email A.Maddox@ sbcglobal.net. ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:009:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816-3539366 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 Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene
Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome. Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends! Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Garden Club Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. Visitors welcome Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street. Raytown New Day AL-Non Weekly: Wednesdays at 10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd. Enter at the back door. Everyone welcome! (816) 353-5446 RAYTOWN TOPS - Chapter #0255 Weekly: Tuesdays at 9:00 am10:45 am Loma Vista Baptist Church, 8622 Blue Ridge Blvd. All are welcome to TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Betty at 816-356-6788 or Faye at 816-358-4350 Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/raytownwomenoftoday Club Room at Raytown 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) 3588843 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
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Kansas City Symphony to perform national anthem at Chiefs opener For the first time, the Kansas City Symphony will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the Kansas City Chiefs’ “Red Thursday” Sept. 17 in conjunction with the 2015 home opener against the Denver Broncos. Music Director Michael Stern will not only conduct the Symphony but also lead the Arrowhead Stadium crowd in
singing the national anthem. “We firmly believe Kansas City needs both major league sports and major league performing arts,” said Kansas City Symphony Executive Director Frank Byrne. “It is our honor to take part in the festivities of Red Thursday and support our great team, the Kansas City Chiefs.” Previously, smaller sym-
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Susie Irene Gwartney Hill Susie Irene Gwartney Hill, 95, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 surrounded by her family. Visitation was at 6:00 pm & service followed at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 29th at McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO. Burial was in Floral Hills Cemetery the following morning. Susie was born in Pryor, OK to Walter & Bess McWaters Gwartney. She is predeceased by her parents; her loving husband, Kenneth Hill; her brothers Eugene, Vernon & Russell; & sister Muriel Younger. She graduated from Northeast High School in 1937 & resided in the Kansas City area most of her life. She & her husband moved to Raytown in 1951 & later lived a short time in Houston, TX & Tulsa, OK before moving back to the Raytown/Independence area. She led a very full life as a wife & mother, but also enjoyed many other pursuits. She was gifted in that she was a force in all that she did. She loved swimming, so she became a Red Cross swimming instructor & taught many children & adults how to swim & dive. She loved to sew & volunteered to complete many costumes for
her daughters’ dance recitals. In 1956, she helped to bring the American Foreign Exchange program into the Raytown School District. She was a PTA officer in many capacities in her daughters’ schools. She believed in education & encouraged each daughter to excel & pursue higher education. She was civically active in much of Raytown’s early growth & expansion. In her later years, she loved to make things grow. She was an expert gardener & fell in love with growing African Violets. She was a passionate member of many local & national violet clubs & was honored at the national level. She loved to travel to attend conventions, show & judge plants, teach, & mentor new members of each group. She founded the MidAmerican African Violet Club in Kansas City. 0Susie is survived by her children, Marilyn Anson (Lyle), Kerry Penney (Bill), Judy Procell, Linda Jones (Mike), Michelle (Mickey) RuttingerLeDoux (David); 9 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren. 0A special thank you to the loving & professional care provided by the kind staff at the Hidden Lake Care Center. They
phony ensembles have played the national anthem for the Chiefs, but this is the first time the entire symphony has been asked to perform. Last year, the Kansas City Symphony performed the national anthem for Game 6 of the World Series and for the Royals’ opening day. During the week of the Chiefs performance, the sym-
phony will also presents its first Classical Series concerts of the 2015-2016 season. These concerts, which feature Ravel’s Boléro and soloists from the symphony, are Sept. 18-20 in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. More information on the entire Symphony season is available at www.kcsymphony.org.
became part of Susie’s family. Thank you also to the K.C. Hospice. Our family encourages donations in Susie’s name to the Shepherd Center of Raytown, 7900 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, 64138.
at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to KC Hospice. Larry was born October 28, 1951 in Kansas City, MO, son of Lawrence C., Sr. and Dorothy L. (Ouart) McDonald. He lived most of his life in Raytown. His favorite pastimes were fishing, boating, woodworking, traveling, and antiquing. Larry is survived by his wife of 42 years, Deborah McDonald; sons Steven (Noel) McDonald and David (Danielle) McDonald; grandchildren Kayley, Crimson, Harper, Jacob and Brooklyn; brother Tim McDonald; sisters Lee Donnici, Peggy (Larry) Gilliland and Dawn Calvillo; extended family and friends.
Brian Bumgarner Brian Bumgarner, 56, Pleasant Valley, Mo., died July 22, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Independence, Mo., on Dec. 12, 1958. He was raised and lived most of his life in Pleasant Valley. Brian served in the U.S. Navy and was a painter with Local 2012 in Raytown, Mo. He was preceded in death by his father, Lou Shotkoski, brother, Bill Bumgarner, grandparents, C.T. (Tom) and Theda Summers Gabbert and Russ and Jerry Bumgarner. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Gabbert Shotkoski, Plattsmouth, Neb., brother, Tom (Pat) Bumgarner, Arkansas, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation was at 10 a.m. with service at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, at the Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, Liberty. Burial with military honors followed at White Chapel Cemetery, Gladstone, Mo. Larry C. McDonald Larry C. McDonald, 63, Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away July 22, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service
Edward T. Greene Edward T. Greene, 94, of Leawood, KS, passed away July 21, 2015, at Sunrise of Leawood. Mr. Greene, a real estate broker, worked for Trans World Airlines 29 years as a flight engineer supervisor, airline pilot on both the domestic and international systems. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of The Active Retired Pilots Association, TWA Seniors, Orient Masonic Lodge, Leawoodites Dance Club, St. Luke’s Sterling Club and A.A.R.P. He was a proud member of the Leawood Lions Club, and was awarded
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Raytown Historical Society to offer Santa Fe Trail geocaching presentation The Raytown Historical Society and Museum Ambassadors are hosting a presentation on the Santa Fe Trail at 10.m. Aug. 3 at the museum, located at 9705 E. 63rd Street. The presentation will cover geocaching and how to use
smart phones or GPS devices to locate hidden geocaches all over the world, and specifically on the Santa Fe Trail. More information is available at www.RaytownHistoricalSociety.org.
the highest honor, the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. He was also a member of the Colonial Presbyterian Church. Ed was born in Raytown and lived in the Kansas City area most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife Dale Greene. He is survived by his daughter Judy A. Greene of Overland Park, extended family and friends. Ed will be remembered as a beloved father, uncle and friend. He was the kind of person people immediately take to. Ed always had a “Howdy” for everyone he met. Visitation was from 2:00-3:00 p.m., with Masonic service at 2:45 p.m., followed by funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208.
1921 in Garwood, NJ. After moving from her home, Nora enjoyed the many new friends she made at Elliot Place. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Robert W. Davis & is survived by her children, Patricia Lucido, William Davis, Bar- bara McHenry & Kathleen Magwire; 8 grandchildren & 7 great grandchil- dren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- butions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Raytown. Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com Arr: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO 64133.
Nora Mary O’Dea Davis Nora Mary O’Dea Davis, 93, of Ray- town, MO, passed away July 20, 2015 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Funeral mass 10am Fri., July 24th at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd, Ray- town, MO with entombment follow- ing in Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Friends called from 4-6pm Thurs., July 23rd at McGilley & Sheil Chapel with rosary recited at 4pm. Nora was born September 16,
Mitchell D. Jones Mitchell D. Jones, 67, of Raytown, Mo., passed away Monday, July 27, 2015. Funeral service were at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31, at St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene, 8500 East 80th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64138. Burial Ozark Memorial Cemetery, Joplin, Mo. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at McGilley State Line Chapel. Mitchell was born Sept. 29, 1947, in Miami, Okla. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and son, Jason. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jones; daughters, Mykyla Jones, Jana (Karl) Adkison; grandchildren, Jayden and Vivienne Adkison; sister, Bonnie McLaughlin; brother, Bruce Timothy Jones; and many nieces and nephews. Arr.: McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.
Man charged in connection with 3-year-old’s fatal shooting By Kris Collins A Kansas City man has been charged with firstdegree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 3-year-old boy on May 31. The charges against 22-year-old SirTerry L. Stevenson, of Kansas City, for the death of Amorian Hale were filed in June. The charges were filed under a protective order and made public knowledge late July 23, court records show. According to police documents, Stevenson was in a vehicle with
D’Shawn Marchbanks when Marchbanks was shot and killed in late January in Grandview. The Kansas City Police Department learned the shooting on May 31 that led to Hale’s death was in retaliation for the shooting of Marchbanks. Multiple shots were fired into a home in the 6700 block of Walrond Avenue, where Stevenson allegedly was told those responsible for Marchbanks death lived, May 31, one of which killed the young boy, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker’s office.
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Often I am asked, “When did you start growing and where?” I grew in Independence and our family always had a garden. My greataunt, who was born in 1886, lived with us. She knew more about gardening and country life than just about anyone I have ever met. For extra spending money she taught me how to raise chickens, rabbits, quail and pheasants. I don’t think I ever had a passion for it or really thought much about it. I just learned it and, like everything else in life, as my Father always said, “If you are going to do something, be the best that you can be.” As I slowly grew to be a man, I went away to a teachers college in Springfield. Fortunately for me, by the time I graduated Charges continued from page 7 One June 2, police attempted to stop a gold four-door sedan described by witnesses as the suspect car and were led on a pursuit that eventually ended with Stevenson’s crashing of the car and a foot pursuit, police documents state. Stevenson’s cellphone records show his phone was in the area of the shooting at about the same time shots were fired, police documents state. Stevenson told police he was driving a 1998 gold
it had become Southwest Missouri State University. When I was asked to join a fraternity, I chose PI Kappa Alpha. All of my brothers were business majors, but I was drawn to the agriculture building day after day, until one day I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in soil science and a minor in health. Later I started a tree and lawn service. I retired from that and bought some land in Windsor and tried farming. Now I have retired again and garden and study music. It has been a great adventure. I don’t know if I like gardening or not. It is just something I do well. Please schedule an appoint and you can visit my garden and we can pull some weeds together. P.S. My favorite recipe is to take a ripe tomato, pull it off the vine, salt it and eat it.
Buick on May 31, 2015 and he drove to the home where the shooting occurred, and he stated that a shooter fired shots into the home. Witnesses told police three people were in the gold 1998 Buick LeSabre. No others have yet been identified by authorities as having involvement in the shooting. Peters Baker’s office released a statement noting the case is under investigation and the prosecutor’s office will not make further comment on the case. Stevenson is being held on a $500,000 cash bond.
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Dancin’ 2 Wynn School of Dance’s 2015 dance team won 14 Division National Championships and the overall high score for junior production at the Dance American National competition in Chicago. Additionally, Kate Johnson won Teen Dancer of the Year out of 107 competitors, Gracie Little won first run-
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