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Second annual Festival of the Lost Township Sept. 27

File photo Approximately 500 people attended the inaugural Festival of the Lost Township in 2015.

By Kris Collins Crane Brewing Company and The Kiwanis Club of Raytown Three Trails are partnering again this year to hold the second annual Festival of the Lost Township craft beer festival Sept. 27 on the green space in downtown Raytown.

This year’s event is being held

in conjunction with Brewtopia, a Kansas City-based homebrew craft beer festival. In a partnership with Uber, up to a $20 ride is free for new users if the code “LOSTTOWNSHIPKC.” The event, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m. for general admission ticket-holders, features food trucks, live music, spirits, and – you guessed it – craft beer.

“Of course, one of their biggest businesses is getting people home safely after having fun, so they were totally on board,” said Chris Meyers, Crane Brewing Company vice president and co-owner, said of the partnership with Uber.

Approximately 500 people attended the inaugural event. Meyers is hoping to expand this year.

gan at Raytown Emergency Assistance Program (REAP) on Monday.

“I’m very excited. My first exposure to nonprofits was with this kind of an organization,” she said.

“It’s just very exciting to be back.”

Peters was with Shepherd Center for two-and-a-half years. In total, her experience in the nonprofit world exceeds 20 years. She is replacing Holly Grimwood, the executive director for the past three years, as she plans moves to the East Coast at the end of the year. She is bound for Rhode Island, where her fiancé, a Raytown High School and University of Missouri – Kansas City graduate, will pursue a PhD in Latin American history on a full scholarship at Brown University.

“The one thing I learned at REAP and that I learned about poverty is that you can have all the money and resources in the world, but if you don’t have a family and that support system, you don’t have much,”

Grimwood said. “It was a difficult decision.

“Obviously, getting to know the community and working with volunteers has been just a blast.

It’s hard to leave when you feel like you’re breaking up with 400 different people. I’m really proud of the work I’ve done here in the past three years — streamlining efficiency of the organization, getting grants, getting county funding, as well as just continuing to move with the times and keeping people engaged in this community. It’s going to be hard to leave.”

Grimwood will stay on at REAP until the end of the year to get Peters acclimated, though she said the transition will be smooth.

“She has probably four times the experience, if not more, in nonprofit management than I had,” Grimwood said. “Honestly, I’m excited to learn from her these next four months.”

“I’m aiming for double to triple that, so we’re hoping for about 1,500 this year,” he said. “We will probably cap it if things start selling. We want it to be a good experience for everyone involved and we still want the fest to grow organically.”

The festival proceeds go to the Kiwanis Club, a nonprofit organi-

zation that benefits the children of Raytown.

VIP tickets for the event includes access to the VIP tent and food pairings with craft beer, and offers entrance to the event at noon, one hour earlier than general admission. More information on the event may be found at http:// festivalofthelosttownship.org/.

New executive director joins Raytown Emergency Assistance Program

By Kris Collins Raytown Emergency Assistance Program has a new set a hands on the helm in Kristina Peters.

Peters, former executive director of Shepherd Center of Raytown, be-

Kristina Peters

Photos courtesy Raytown Emergency Assistance Program Holly Grimwood

Peters is also involved with Raytown’s council on aging and she is on the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

“She’s always involved in Raytown, she knows the community, she knows our funding partners

very well through her experience with the Truman Heartland Community Foundation and United Way,” Grimwood said. “She definitely has a heart for this sort of social service platform; she definitely has a heart to help people.”

Fire fighters union president calls for Raytown EMS-Raytown Fire merger

By Kris Collins Following recent discussion from the Raytown Board of Aldermen on changes needed in the Raytown EMS Department, the president of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1730 called on the aldermen and Raytown Fire Protection District Board of Directors to merge EMS and

fire into one department.

Taylor Seedorff, president of IAFF Local 1730, which represents approximately half of the EMS department employees, asked that a merger proposal agreeable to all parties be developed and executed as soon as possible.

“We ask that you unite these two services into one, and that you do this not just

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because of its operational and financial practicality, but for the betterment of the employees and citizens of Raytown,” Seedorff said during the public comment portion of the meeting.

The request came on the heels of discussion this past week among the aldermen of possible structural changes that may be needed, consider-

ing morale, pay and staffing issues in the EMS department.

This past week the board of aldermen approved a 15 percent raise for Raytown EMS paramedics and EMTs. The employees had been the lowest paid among 17 other agencies in the Kansas City Metro Area.

During finance committee hearings, Mark Loughry, interim city administrator and

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finance director, presented three possible options: to run a more financially viable department: running the department based on fees, which cover expenses; contracting the EMS service to the private sector; or merging the department with the Raytown Fire Protection District.

The only route the city hasn’t taken over the years is

contracting EMS service to the private sector.

After the meeting Tuesday evening, Loughry said the city has not had any preliminary internal discussion about Seedorff’s request, and he said he believes it’s the board intention to move forward in exploring every option available.

“Going forward, I think we

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19 immigrants become U.S. citizens in Jackson County On Aug. 11, 19 immigrants, each from a different country, gathered at the Truman Courthouse in Independence to receive their naturalization certificates and become American citizens.

Just moments before they took their Oath of Allegiance to the United States, Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. congratulated the soon-to-be new U.S. citizens.

“Every new citizen has something of value to contribute to our community, and I’m honored to participate in this memorable cer-

emony,” White said.

Isabel Bateman moved to the U.S. from Columbia nine years ago. After taking her oath and receiving her naturalization certificate, she said, “Today, I feel 100 percent American.”

Federal judge Stephen Bough, who oversaw Thursday’s ceremony, said, “Liberty is a blessing, and a blessing that must be constantly nurtured. A true American lives those ideals and carries out their duties and obligations of citizenship.”

Photo courtesy Jackson County

Neighborhood Cafe seeking veterans’ photos to display at new Waldo location Keeping with a tradition that started many years ago at their original location in Lee’s Summit, the owners of Neighborhood Cafe are asking families of local veterans to consider displaying their photos at a new Neighborhood Cafe location in Waldo.

Owner Tony Olson said displaying photos in the restaurant has always been a priority to him.

“These are far more than

just faces on our wall,” he said. “These men and women sacrificed so much for our country. I love to see when our customers walk by and take time to read the names and look at these pictures.

That’s why it was important to continue this tradition at our new location in Waldo.”

Photos may be dropped off at the Neighborhood Cafe-Waldo, located at 7531 Wornall Road, from 2 to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Olson is

asking for veterans’ original service portraits in 5-by-7 or 8-by-10 inches. The photos will be framed and hung by staff. The full name of the veteran must be included, along with a contact name and phone number of the veteran or family member; rank and branch of service is optional. Photos will be displayed indefinitely, but can be picked up at any time by the family. Photos are welcome from any part

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For a limited time, Olson said he will provide one dozen cinnamon rolls to families that drop off veteran photos as a thank-you.

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“These pictures mean something to all of us.”

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Photo courtesy Tony Olson The owners of Neighborhood Cafe in Lee’s Summit are looking for Kansas City area veterans’ service portraits to hang on the walls of a new location in Waldo.

Mayoral proclamation Photo by Kris Collins At the Raytown Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday, Liz KelleyHansen was presented with a proclamation by Mayor Mike McDonough for her dedication to ballet, jazz and modern dance. Additionally, she was recognized for having received an award on July 23 from the Vietnam Veterans of American for entertaining the troops in Vietnam when she travelled with Bob Hope as part of the USO Christmas Show.

Raytowner accepted into national scholars’ organization Anna Ryan, sophomore at Raytown High School, was recently accepted into The National Society of High School Scholars, an organization that recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.

“On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Anna has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said Claes No-

Photo courtesy Kathy Ryan Cutline: Anna Ryan, sophomore at Raytown High School, was recently accepted as a lifetime member to The National Society of High School Scholars.

bel, National Society of High School Scholars founder and chairman. “Anna is now a member of a unique community of scholars – a community that represents our very best hope for the future.”

NSHSS members automatically become lifetime members at the time of their initial membership. From high school to college to career, NSHSS connects young scholars with the resources they need to develop their strengths and pursue their passions.

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Escape-room attraction opens in Raytown The escape-room, break-out attraction Escape This Place, located at 9507 East 63rd Street Ste. 103, opened in Raytown on Aug. 12.

Co-owner Tammy McGee said an official opening will be held in September or October.

Participants’ goal is to race against the clock to

“break out” or “escape” a room using hints and clues and “out-of-the-box” thinking.

The first room is The Secret Library, and there are plans to open a second room in the fall.

More information on Escape This Place is available online at http://escapethis.place.

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Raytown School District gets technology ‘Seal of Trust’ On Tuesday, the Raytown C-2 School District was one of seven in the country to receive the Trusted Learning Environment Seal, a designation given by the Consortium for School Networking to school districts nationwide that demonstrate a commitment to student privacy and security.

Specifically, the Raytown School District, the only one in Missouri to get the designation, received the seal for its dedication in protecting student data.

“These schools—representing small, large, urban, and suburban communities—have built a culture of trust and transparency.

They continue to make these efforts every day while taking advantage of the benefits and promise of technology in modern learning settings,” said Keith Krueger, CEO of the Consortium for School Networking.

Other districts that received the seal were Butler County (Alabama) Schools, Cambridge (Massachusetts) Public Schools, Denver (Colorado) Public Schools, the Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District, and Miami-Dade (Florida) County Public Schools. The Consortium for School Networking received 90 applications for the seal.

“As a school district, we are trusted with the safety and security of our students,” said Raytown Superintendent Allan Markley. “This does not stop at just physical safety. We must also take measures to ensure the security and privacy of our student’s data.

Raytown Quality Schools has made data privacy a priority through our policies and practices, which are evident in our data governance manual. It is an honor to be a part of the first cohort recognized for this effort.”

Former Lawrence mayor charged with embezzlement A former mayor of Lawrence was charged this past week in federal court with embezzling thousands of dollars from a food bank in Douglas County, according to a statement from Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall.

Jeremy Farmer, 32, of Lawrence, Kansas, was charged Aug. 11 with one count of embezzlement.

According to court documents, the alleged crimes took place while Farmer was the executive director of Just Food, a food bank in Douglas County. Just Food serves more than 40 partner agencies with frozen meat and fresh produce, and

bread and food donated from community drives.

The organization and its partners play a key role in fighting hunger in Douglas County.

According to court documents, prosecutors allege that from 2013 until Farmer resigned from Just Food and from his position as mayor of Lawrence in August 2015 he used his access to Just Foods’ bank accounts and accounting systems to steal more than $5,000 from the organization.

If convicted, he faces a penalty of up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.

Construction update: road zones for week of Aug. 19 The Kansas City District of the Missouri Department of Transportation issued the following construction update on projects impacting motorists this week: Cass County • Route D: Bridge reconstruction will close one lane of Route D near Route Y through Oct. 7.

Jackson County • Route 40: Permit work will

close one lane of westbound Route 40 near Route 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 19.

Ray County • Route E: Pavement repair will close northbound and southbound Route E near Route K from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 31.

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for the service, which has been provided by the city for 40 years, to be provided by any other entity.

“There’s going to be challenges going forward regardless of which way it goes,” Loughry said. “There’s no magic pill here that fixes this problem. The merger isn’t going to resolve everything. Obviously, the privatization of service wouldn’t solve everything. There’s always going to be something out there we’re not thinking of right now that will come up.

“I’m just glad the board is willing to look at all the different options to make sure we’re doing what we can.”

Funding the department will be without a doubt one consideration moving forward in the discussion. Seedorff previously stated that it should be a board priority to properly fund the department, citing low wages. The 15 percent raise will cost the city an additional $47,000 for the remainder of the current fiscal year, which ends Oct. 31.

The increase impacts the fiscal year 2017 budget to the tune of $140,000. It’s currently unclear how the raises will be funded. Loughry suggested

will be talking to the fire department and we’ll gauge their interest to see if they are even interested in that,” he said.

Loughry said he had not looked into contracting the service to the private sector to the extent that he could estimate a cost to the city for the service.

Mike Hunley, deputy chief of the Raytown Fire Protection District, said for the merger, to work, would have to be done in a way that’s agreeable to the city and fire district.

“We’re not opposed to the concept obviously because we made a proposal in 2013 to merge the services,” Hunley said. “That proposal came about because the city actually approached us about it then.”

At the time, Loughry said, the city rejected the fire district’s proposal and the discussions died out. Doug Jonesi, Raytown EMS director, has previously expressed his desire for the EMS service to remain under the city. He said during a previous finance committee meeting that the city provides a good service and that it would be a shame

Submitted by Mark Sandy It’s almost back-to-school time. If you have young children going to public schools, your biggest expenditures may be on pens, pencils and notebooks. But if you want those same kids to go to college someday, you’ll eventually face considerably larger costs – so you may want to start preparing soon.

College is costly. For the 2015-16 school year, the average expense (including tuition, fees room and board) was nearly $20,000 at a public, four-year school, and more than twice that amount at a four-year private school, according to the College Board. Of course, cheaper alternatives are available – your children could go to a local community college for two years at a very reasonable cost, and then transfer to a four-year school.

Still, if your child does go

on to get a bachelor’s degree, those big bills will eventually arrive. As you consider how you can best deal with these costs, ask yourself these questions: • How much can I afford to contribute? As much as you’d like to help your children pay for college, you also have to think about your own needs – specifically your retirement.

Think very carefully before reducing contributions to your retirement plans, such as your IRA and 401(k), to help fund a college savings plan. After all, your children may be able to get scholarships and grants, and even if they have to take out loans, they’ll have many years in which to repay them – but you can’t postpone saving for retirement without jeopardizing your ability to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. When it comes to prioritizing your financial goals, putting yourself first is not necessarily a

selfish act.

• What college savings plan should you consider? A number of college savings options are available. For example, you could contribute to a 529 plan which offers potential tax advantages and high contribution limits. You might also consider a custodial account, such as an UGMA or UTMA, although when your children reach the age of majority, they are free to do whatever they want with the money – and their plans may not include college.

• What will be the effect of a college savings plan on financial aid? When colleges determine financial aid packages, they will evaluate your child’s assets differently than your assets. Your child typically would be expected to contribute 20 percent of his or her assets, while you are only expected to contribute up to 5.6 percent of your assets.

Consequently, you may be

better off saving for college in your name, rather than your children’s. Under the federal financial aid guidelines, an UTMA/UGMA account is classified as a student asset, while 529 plans are counted as parental assets if parents are the account owners. (The rules on financial aid are not always so clear-cut, however, so it might be worth your while to contact a financial aid officer at a local college or university to ensure that your chosen method of saving will still allow for the greatest possible assistance.)

As you can see, you’ve got several factors to think about when it comes to helping your kids meet their higher education goals. Study up on these options, so you can find the right answers for your family’s needs.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Public input leads to identification of burglary suspect

By Kris Collins Input from the community has led to the identification of man being investigated by the Raytown Police Department for taking property from an elderly wom-

an’s home this past Friday.

On Tuesday, the department posted to its Facebook page a short video clip of the man, a black man wearing a dark shirt and shorts, inside a home in the 9200 block of E. 97th Street. Police thought

they had identified the correct suspect, but the individual they contacted was not involved in the crime.

Later in the day, the department positively identified the man. The man’s identify has not been re-

leased. The department thanked the public for the information. The investigation is ongoing.

The video may be viewed at https://youtu. be/5dhwvcBaJjo.

Raytown students receive UMKC Trustees’ Scholarships Helene Slinker, a 2016 graduate of Raytown South High School, and 2016 Raytown High School graduate Katelyn McAlister have been named University of Missouri-Kansas City Trustees’ Scholars.

When Slinker enters the pre-law program at UMKC in the fall, she will receive a scholarship valued at $60,000 over four years. Her award is supported by the UMKC Board of Trustees, the founder of the scholarship program.

Slinker, who graduated in the top four percent of her class, was a member of the National Honor Society, student council, varsity swimming and debate.

As a dedicated community member, Slinker has volunteered for the Raytown Emergency Assistance Program and Southeast Enterprises. She has completed

50 hours of A+ tutoring at Southwood Elementary School, is a member of the Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council and works at John Knox Village Assisted Living Center.

In the essay submitted to the trustees scholars selection committee, Slinker said an education, with the assistance of the scholarship, will make it possible for her to fulfill her dream of bettering the Kansas City area.

“A degree from UMKC will help me create the change I wish to see in my city,” she said. “At UMKC, I would receive a high-quality education in the heart of my home.”

McAlister, who plans to study in the pre-education program at UMKC in the fall, will receive a scholarship valued at $60,000 over four years. McAlister also

graduated in the top four percent of her class, was on the principal’s honor roll throughout high school. She was the president of the student council and the National Honor Society and served as the Relay for Life event chair and a Truman Heartland Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council leader. She also had perfect attendance throughout high school.

As a volunteer in her community, she participated in the Raytown Emergency Assistance Program and in the Key Club.

“It wasn’t until my senior year in high school, while president of the National Honor Society, that I finally affirmed my desire to become a teacher,” she said. “It is my hope that by obtaining a degree from the School of Education at UMKC I can not only grow as a teacher,

but also expand my depth on bettering the community.”

The trustees’ scholarship provides educational fees and on-campus room and board for the first two years.

In the third and fourth years, the package provides educational fees and $2,000 for room and board. Each trustees’ scholar also receives $500 toward books each year.

To qualify as trustees’ scholars, students must meet at least two of the following three criteria: score a minimum ACT Composite of 30, rank in the top five percent of the graduating class, or have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or more in a 17-class core curriculum.

Trustees’ scholars must enroll full-time, be seeking an undergraduate degree and commit to living on campus for the first two years.

2017 graduation to be held indoors, school board pens deal with Missouri Mavericks

By Kris Collins

After holding outdoor graduation ceremonies for the class of 2016 for the first time in the Raytown C-2 School District’s history, the 2017 ceremonies are being held indoors.

The school board discussed the 2016 ceremonies at length during its meeting Aug. 8.

It was ultimately decided to host the 2017 events in the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena.

Raytown South High Schools ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. May 20, Raytown High School’s ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. the same day.

Brian Huff, assistant superintendent of secondary education, said the post-ceremony surveys from students were split on holding the event outside or indoors. The weather for this past year for Raytown High’s ceremony was less than

desirable.

Board Director Pam Arlund said another benefit of holding the event indoor is that families and parents or graduates are less stressed with logistics.

The total cost to the district to host the event in the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena is $20,000. The cheapest option at $9,000 was to host the event at First Baptist Church of Raytown, but Huff said holding the event at the church doesn’t allow for families to cheer on students. The price includes video and audio service.

Missouri Mavericks partnership The board unanimously approved an agreement with the Missouri Mavericks, AA professional hockey team based in Independence, which would allow the players to use the Raytown Schools Wellness Center in exchange for a va-

riety of benefits to the school district.

Steve Shelton, associate superintendent of operations, said the district will have the use of a suite at the arena that may be used for fundraisers, the Mavericks mascot will be available to come to school events, and the district will get six season tickets for studentappreciation programs.

“This program will allows us to recognize and honor students who are meeting our expectations,” he said.

Three tickets will be reserved for an elementary student and three for a secondary student. Each students gets two additional tickets for his or her parents. In exchange, the Mavericks gets 50 memberships to the wellness center.

Todd Macken, vice president of sales, Missouri Mavericks, said the New York Island-

ers, with which the Mavericks are affiliated, wanted a facility nearby with specifications met only by the wellness center.

“We felt like this was a perfect opportunity for us to come utilize the facility, selfishly, but then also give back to the community with mascot appearances, fundraising opportunities,” Macken said “I think it’s a really, really good fit on both sides.”

Athletic trainers The board also approved an agreement with the University of Central Missouri to allow students of the athletic training program to get on-the-job training at Raytown sporting events.

Superintendent Allan Markley noted there will be more opportunity for UCM students to get on-the-job training with the addition of football for 7thgraders.

that services may be reduced in other areas of the city to afford the raises.

“In order to submit a balanced budget it is likely there will have to be reductions in other parts of the budget to absorb this, but I won’t know the exact percentage until we get all of the budget requests updated,” he said.

The board is scheduled to have a budget meeting Aug. 30. During the meeting the 15 percent raise was approved, Loughry noted to the board that employees in other departments are paid wages that

fall in the bottom 50 percentile compared with pay from other municipalities in metro area, and that they too would like raises and that consideration should be given to all departments. He said he has received no formal requests from department heads for employee raises as a result of the EMS department raises.

“I haven’t seen them yet, but I have heard just in back office chatter that people weren’t too happy, but I haven’t seen anything officially come across,” he said. “But it has only been week.”

Check next week’s edition of the Raytown-Brooking Eagle for continued coverage of the discussion on a possible merger between

the Raytown Fire Protection District and the Raytown EMS Department.

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Both gubernatorial candidates, Greitens and Koster pledged, if elected, to conduct state business in an honest and open fashion.

However, they must first drastically reduce the size of the Missouri State Legislature, so that members are held responsible for their ac-

tions. The legislature, at 197 members, is one of the largest, costliest, and least efficient in the nation but all previous attempts to reduce its size have failed. Perhaps voters will recognize the gravity of the situation and demand action.

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The future of Super Splash weighs in the balance

On Aug. 9, consultants made a pitch to the Board of Aldermen in a work session regarding the renovations of Raytown’s aging flagship park that at one time was the first and only water park in the area. Some aldermen conclude that residents care little about Super Splash given its low priority on the survey results of 486 citizens, or 15 percent of the population that came forward. Yet parks staff have stats that show attendance increases every time a new feature is introduced and there have been no upgrades for more than a decade.

While attendance has dropped significantly over the years, this year marked a banner year thanks to good weather, increased attendance and lower maintenance costs. Cost recovery was reported to be 101 percent because repairs were limited at the BOA’s request which required one slide to be shut down for the season.

Aldermen who want to close Super Splash because parks should not be running a business must remember that the department’s sole mission is to provide recreation to its citizens and every city in the region has a water park for summer recreation.

Super Splash is an amenity that adds quality of life to

By Diane Krizek

After reviewing the master plan presented by consultants, the Parks board has three options for the future of Super Splash: 1. Close it.

2. Replace it with a smaller water park.

3. Renovate it by making modifications that lower maintenance to increase cost recovery and break even.

The nature of those renovations were covered in our “Parks board considers Super Splash’s future, discusses master plan revamp” published June 9.

The Parks Board would like to renovate the water park but doing so will require $4.5 million that can be secured with a bond to be paid for by a 3/8-cent sales tax. Securing a bond and sales tax increase must first meet the approval of the Board of Aldermen and then Splash continued on page 5 voters.

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It’s not a family vacation unless someone throws up

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The Toddler puked 28 minutes into our family vacation. We hadn’t even made it out of the county.

Standing outside the minivan as my wife cleaned childprocessed Cheerios off the car seat, I watched the Toddler scoot along a dirt lane that ran between two fields. She was naked except for her shoes.

“Is this what our trip’s going to be like?” I asked my wife.

She handed me a diaper, a change of clothes and pointed to our child who was busy communing with nature.

“I hope not. Now deal with that.”

Family vacations are terrifying bits of togetherness that start with the best intentions. I think the Crimean War started that way.

Taking the children to Mount Rushmore sounded like a good idea, at least at the time. We were going to see mountains, history and presidents, all in one simple 1,600mile round trip in a vehicle too small to allow for personal space.

Cool, right?

Sure.

“Oh, turn right here,” my wife said less than 45 minutes later.

Buying the road atlas was, I’d thought, a good idea. I’d used one on a drive to Canada a few years ago. Not that I needed it, of course, with Canada being north and all. I enjoyed the atlas for the points of interest, scenic routes and historical markers websites should make easy to read but never do.

My wife, as is her habit, took the atlas and went insane with it.

“There’s a scenic route just over there.”

“Through Hamburg, Iowa?” I asked.

She nodded, her attention glued to the book in her lap.

“We going to the strip joint there?”

She looked up. “What?”

I shook my head. “Nothing.”

Scenic routes mean different things to different people.

This scenic route was a beautiful rural highway with heavily wooded bluffs to the right, river bottoms to the left – until the highway split with no signs to tell us which way to go.

“Are you lost?” the Boy asked from the back seat.

We now drove down a gravel road. “Yes.” “Are we there yet?” the Girl asked from the middle seat.

“No.” “If we’re lost are we going to run out of food and water and die?”

“No.” “I have to poop.”

And so forth until I went mad, the end.

No, wait. The story’s not over. We haven’t talked about Mike.

When we finally hit Interstate 29, billboards greeted us that read, “Annabelle’s Adult Superstore,” and, “Olivia’s Exotic Boutique.”

“Did you ever notice,” my wife asked, the atlas thankfully folded shut on her lap, “that adult stores are always named after women?”

No. I really hadn’t.

“They’re never named after men. You know, like Mike.” She paused, and came back with a New York accent.

“Mike’s Sexy Lady Emporium. We got sexy lady things.”

This is one of the many reasons I love my wife.

“Mike has to have a moustache,” I said. “And gold chains.”

“Obviously,” she said.

“Hey, you got a sexy lady?

We got her things. Come on in. It’s Mike’s Sexy Lady Emporium.”

Maybe this family vacation wouldn’t be so bad after all.

“Baby puked again,” came from the back of the van.

Or not.

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Grandview man shot during burglary charged A Grandview man is facing felony charges after he broke into a residence in south Kansas City and was shot by the resident.

Monte Hill, 30, is charged with first-degree burglary and armed criminal action for breaking into a home in the 6100 block of E. 97th Street in the early morning hours of Aug. 9, according to police documents, with intentions of taking a firearm.

Police found Hill outside the house with an apparent gunshot wound to the

Monte Hill

abdomen, court documents state. Hill allegedly told officers he knew the resident of the home and was trying to retrieve a firearm that was reportedly stolen from him.

Police determined a .45-cali-

ber handgun found in the front yard was stolen just a few days earlier in Stuttgart, Arkansas.

The victim told police he and Hill were in a struggle over the gun after Hill broke into the house and that he was able to take the gun from Hill and shoot him in the abdomen. Hill was transported to an area hospital for treatment following the incident.

Hill is being held on $25,000 bond and is scheduled for a court appearance Sept. 1.

Man facing 11 felonies for shooting at Kansas City workers near 8th, Olive

A Kansas City man is facing 11 felonies for allegedly shooting at four city employees at a job site near 8th and Olive streets on Aug. 10.

Bertram L. Brown, 28, is charged with four counts of first-degree assault, four counts of armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, stealing a motor vehicle and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, according to court records, in connection with the incident.

Police documents state the victims told police they heard gunshots and then

Bertram L. Brown

saw Brown walking toward them on 8th street from Park Avenue. He allegedly yelled, “Get off this corner,” and reportedly fired eight to nine shots at the victims.

He then, police docu-

ments state, jumped into a city dump truck, got out, and got into a city pickup truck and drove away. A witness identified Brown as the shooter.

According to court records, Brown has been convicted of robbery and possession of a controlled substance. Police documents state Brown had a small amount of marijuana on him when he was being booked.

Brown is being held on $175,000 bond. He’s scheduled for a court appearance Sept. 1.

Man charged in assault of 2 KC police officers A 54-year-old Kansas City man is facing two felony charges in connection with the assault of two Kansas City police officers responding to help another victim.

John K. Ross, 54, faces two counts of second-degree assault of a law enforcement officer and third degree assault, a misdemeanor, for punching and biting officers while they attempted to help a victim

John K. Ross

being assaulted by Ross.

According to court records, the officers intervened after seeing a wom-

an struck by Ross while she was walking near 11th Street and Prospect Avenue. Police documents state Ross reportedly struck and head-butted the woman. When the officers responded, Ross hit each officer and bit one on the right hand. One officer suffered a concussion.

Ross is being held on $35,000 bond. He’s scheduled for a court appearance Aug. 30.

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Man charged in July 5 fatal shooting in South KC A Kansas City man was charged on Aug. 8 with murder and another felony in the death of 29-year-old Alvino Crawford, who was shot in an apartment in the 8200 block of Forest Avenue in early July.

In addition to second-degree murder, 41-year-old Jerome B. Walker Jr. is charged with armed criminal action in connection to Crawford’s

death.

According to court records, a witness told police that she and others had been with Crawford and Walker earlier in the day. The witness walked to an apartment building with Walker and met Crawford in front. Police documents state Walker reportedly told the others to leave. As they were leaving, he allegedly pulled out a

gun. Police documents state one witness heard several shots and then saw Walker conceal a gun in his pants.

Police documents state Walker allegedly told a witness he fired the gun at the apartment to scare a woman inside.

Walker is being held on a bond of $250,000 cash. He is scheduled for a court hearing Aug. 25.

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with dates and numbers of attendees. Some of those organizations unbelievably came from as far west as

Johnson County, Kansas.

The next question to ask is, why do they come to our Super Splash?

Group Name Acadamie Lafayette Barstow Boys & Girls Club Thornberry Cedar Creek YMCA Central YMCA Christian School Church of Resurrection City Union Mission Duncan Academy East Grandview Christian Preschool Grandview Parks Guadalupe Center Harrisonville Parks Hogan Prep Imagination Station Jackson County Parks Jewish Comm. Center Camp Johnson County Parks Metro AME Zion Church Oak River Youth Group Operation Breakthrough Outreach Christan Education Pandorama Phoenix Family Prairie Creek YMCA Ravencroft YMCA Seven Strategic St. Paul Lutheran Sunset Ridge YMCA Upper Room Upper Room Vinyard Community Church Warrensburg Adventure Club

Attendance Dates & Count 6/15,23,29 7/7,13,21 75 6/13,27 7/11 10-20 7/12 25 8/10 105 8/9 60 7/14 14 8/3 40 8/5 80-90 7/26-7/27, 8/2-8/3 15 6/28, 7/19 25-30 8/3 60 7/28 330 6/30 25-30 6/20 120 7/6 52 7/6-7/7, 8/3-8/4 55 6/14 20 7/14 100 7/18 60 6/30 45 7/14 120 7/5 60 7/28 25 7/27 30 6/27 50 8/11 120 6/16 60 6/30 75 8/2 100 7/5 100 7/21 47 6/8 125 7/15, 8/12 120

our community.

But, in my opinion, Super Splash is an asset with potential that has never been fully realized. Lack of lighting on the deck and in the pools has restricted its use to daytime only. It seems to me that a seasonal park should maximize the number of hours in its limited days. Just the addition of lighting would expand operation hours and provide a venue for more fun stuff like movies in the pool, corporate parties and other special events.

One alderman expressed concerns for how can we ever hope to market an upgraded water park with so much competition in the area. Let us not forget that Coco Key Resort once made a bid for the purchase of Super Splash.

What did we have that they didn’t have? Sunshine.

There is a question that I’ve yet to hear asked or considered by the boards. Who are the outsiders that are coming to our water park and where do they hail from?

Following is a list of organizations that attended Super Splash this year complete

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Obituaries Dorthy Louise Caby Dorthy Louise Caby, of Raytown, MO, passed away on August 7, 2016. Visitation will be Friday, August 12 at 9:00 am followed by the service at 10:00 am at Floral Hills Funeral Home.

She was a longtime member of Blue Ridge Blvd United Methodist Church where she was actively involved with United Methodists Women’s Group. She faithfully supported Della Lamb and Spofford Home organizations.

She was a woman of strong faith and character and very devoted to her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and was an avid reader.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lydia, her husband of 52 years, William, and her brother, Paul Olson. She is survived by her children, Ron Caby (Mona), Sue Hall, Tom Caby (Patty), and Tim Caby (Shannon), eight grandchildren, Brandon, Lacey, Zachary, Laura, Austin, Erin, Courtney, and Cara, and three greatgrandchildren, Ashley, Billy, and Joey. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Spofford Home or Della Lamb. Dorthy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com.

Dana Vance Cockrell Dana Vance Cockrell, 47, our beloved daughter, mother and wife, passed away August 13, 2016, from a long battle with lung and brain cancer. She was born March 5, 1969, in Kansas City, MO. Dana graduated from Raytown South High School in 1987 and received an Associates Degree from Penn Valley Community College. Dana suffered from Lupus all of her adult life and was always a fighter.

She was a loving mother to her two surviving sons, Anthony and Cameron Osborne. Dana also leaves her husband, Chris; stepdaughter, Alex; parents, Richard and Mary Ann Vance; brother, Jonathan Vance and his wife Katie; nephew Brady; niece, Kennedi; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Lupus Foundation. Visitation was at 10 a.m. with service at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Martha Adeline “Addie” Davis Martha Adeline “Addie” Davis, 84, of Edina, passed away Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at her residence surrounded by family.

Addie was born Oct. 15, 1931, near Edina, a daughter of Lawrence Seymore and Florence Rourke Binkley.

She attended Glendale Rural School and St. Joseph School.

On June 17, 1949, in Knox City, Addie married Glennon “Ray” Davis, and they settled in Edina to make their home.

She worked many years at Burnham Manufacturing, “the Glove Factory,” as a supervisor in the packing and shipping department and served as president of the union. She also worked for the LaBelle Nutrition Site, Sale Barn Café, Northeast Community Action Agency and Head Start before retiring.

She is survived by her daughters, Judy Ann and her husband, Roger Walker, of Kirksville, Lois “Pete” and her husband, Jack Fountain, of Maywood and Brenda Kay and her husband, Robert Rupley, of Knox City; a brother, Dale Lee Binkley of Hemet, Calif.; a sister, Rose Ann Klote of Edina;

eight grandchildren, Bruce and Angie Mason of Olathe, Kan., Kim Mason of Odon, Ind., Tileana and Rick Combs of Kirksville, Tom and Teri Mason of Edina, Chris and Tracy Fountain of Palmyra, Katrina and Jeremy Hunerkoch of Highland, Ill., Jonathan Sears of Edina and LaDonna Sears Thomas and Nick Thomas of Birmingham, England; step-grandchildren, Amber and David Hotchkiss of Raytown, Toni and Jeremy Bubp of Excelsior Springs and Robert Jr. and Kara Rupley of Kirksville; great-grandchildren, Ryan Mason, Tara and Barry Schrage, Brooke Mason, Hannah Mason, Emily Mason, Ethan Mason, Hailey Combs, Ashley Combs, Tessa Mason, Tadym Mason, Tristan Fountain, Sydney Fountain, Kaden Hunerkoch and Skye Hunerkoch; step great-grandchildren, Marshall Rupley, Benjamin Hotchkiss, Adrianna Bubp and Braxton Bubp; greatgreat-grandchildren, Carter Mason and Addie Jo Schrage; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Addie was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Florence Binkley; her husband, Ray Davis; brothers, J.J. Binkley, James Binkley, Eugene Binkley, Billy Paul Binkley and Joseph Binkley; and two sisters, Irene Mayer and Virginia “Dawn” McCarty.

SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Edina.

Burial will be in Park View Memorial Cemetery, Kirksville. The Rev. Colin Franklin will conduct, and music will be provided by Jim and Kyle Clark and Beth Frye.

Pallbearers will be Bruce Mason, Kim Mason, Tom Mason, Chris Fountain, Jeremy Hunerkoch and Ryan Mason, along with honorary bearers, Katrina Hunerkoch, LaDonna Sears Thomas, Tileana Combs, Tara Schrage and Teri Mason.

VISITATION: 2 to 8 p.m., with family present 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19, at Doss Funeral Home, Edina.

A Christian prayer service will be at 5 p.m.

MEMORIALS: charity of the donor’s choice . A memorial may be left at or mailed to Doss Funeral Home, 208 N. Fourth St., Edina, MO 63537. Condolences may be expressed online at whig. com.

Raymond Lee DeFreece Raymond Lee DeFreece, 65, Raytown died August 14, 2016. Visitation was 6-7:30PM Aug 17, Heartland Cremation & Burial Society.

Funeral was 10AM Aug 18.

Graveside was 2:30pm South New Home Cem, Cross Timbers, MO. Barbara Jean Eagan Barbara was born on February 3, 1946 and passed away on Friday, August 12, 2016. Barbara was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of her passing. A memorial service was held Thursday August 18 2016 at 6pm at Claycomo Baptist Church at 312 E Longfellow Kansas City Missouri 64119.

Violet Jean (Urton) Evans Violet Jean (Urton) Evans, 86, of Independence, Mo., passed away Mon., Aug., 8, 2016. Visitation will be held Fri., Aug.,12, from 6-8PM, and services will be held Sat., Aug., 13, at 10AM at the Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. with burial at Wills Cemetery in Peculiar, Mo. Violet was born at home in Peculiar, Mo., on November 16, 1929, to Carl Jesse and Callie Lulu (Hoenshell) Urton. She worked for Bristol- Myers and Luzier Cosmetics, retiring in 1994 after 31 years of service. Quick to

show love and slow to anger, she sought to console rather than be consoled and gave generously to those around her while asking little for herself. Violet was a superlative wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved nature and spending time with her family. Violet was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles W. Evans Sr.; sister, Kathryn Whited; and her brother, Carl Mitchell Urton. Violet is survived by a sister, Dorothy Loyd of Peculiar, Mo.; daughter, Joyce Strassburg and husband, Roger, of Scottsdale, Az.; son, Charles W. Evans Jr. and wife, Patty, of Raytown, Mo., son, David Evans and wife, Mikealene, of Kansas City, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Dawn Hudson and her husband, Philip, Nicholas Evans and his wife, Kesia, Chad Evans and his wife, Pam, Gayle Williams and her husband, Eric, Jacob Evans, Joshua Evans and Jaden Evans; two great grandchildren, Chase Hudson and Britny Hudson; and two step great grandchildren, Sydnee Starks and Spencer Starks. Violet faced her final illness over sixteen months of struggle with calm resolve that was an example to all. She passed away surrounded by her loving family, her real monument to a life well lived. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com.

April D. Luttrell Humbird April D. Luttrell Humbird, 45, of Raytown, Mo., died Aug. 10, 2016. Visitation was 9 a.m., service was 10 a.m. Thurs., Aug. 18, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, (816) 353- 1218. Burial followed.

Carole L. (Hottle) Jacobs Carole Jacobs, 76, Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016, due to complications from emphysema. She was born Jan. 27, 1940, to T.W. “Bus” Hottle and Nancy Maude Hottle. She attended Center and graduated from Southeast High School in 1958.

She met her future husband, Larry W. Jacobs, on a blind date and they were married on March 7, 1959. Carole had been a room mother, hospital volunteer, Sunday school teacher, and past president of Beta Sigma Phi and Raytown Opti-Mrs. She enjoyed golf, reading, her grandchildren’s activities, ski trips with the family and friends, winter months in Florida with Larry, her trips to Sanibel with the YaYas, and entertaining. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Charles “Chuck” Hottle. She is survived by her husband, Larry, children, Robin (Chris) Keepes, Pleasant Hill, Michael Jacobs, Raytown, Scott Jacobs, Pleasant Hill, Aimee (Mark) Long, Lake Winnebago, and Beth (Bud) Carmen, Lake Winnebago; and brother, Vern Hottle (Cheryl), Lee’s Summit. Carole is also survived by grandchildren, Britney Keepes, Matt (Dani) Keepes, Evan Jacobs, Jack Jacobs, Anna Long, George Long, and Chloe Carmen.

Visitation will be 10 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 12, at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, Lee’s Summit, with memorial service at 11 a.m.

Interment will immediately follow the service. The family wants to thank Doctors Lee Lopata and Vincent Lem for the care they gave her. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, 1500 Meadow Lake Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114.

Alvin Leon Miley Jr. Alvin Leon Miley Jr., 77, of Raytown, went to his eternal home with our Lord (aka

“the Big Man”) on August 4, 2016.

He was born Oct. 12, 1938, in Newtown, MO, to the late Alvin and Beulah Miley.

He graduated from Milan High School and continued his education at the University of Missouri. He retired from City of Independence Fire Department after 32 years of service. During this time he served 2 years in the US Army. In 1961 he married Bonnie Wheeler, with whom he had two children.

She preceded him in death in 1994. In 1997 he married Phyllis Liechti, who survives of the home.

Others preceding him in death were his sister, Margaret, grandparents, many aunts, uncles, cousins and very good friends. Survivors are his wife; son, Michael (Lorna); daughter, Lori Langley (Mike); and step son Steve Mason; Grandson’s Curtis (Mackenzie), Blake (Jessica), Craig, Todd & Scott Miley; step Granddaughter’s Katelyn and Lola (Paul); Great Grandson, Evan Leon Miley and step Great Grandchildren Preston, Lilly and Bella. Also his step brother and sister, Gene Kearney and Dottie Garza.

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Celebration of Life service will follow at 4 p.m. at the chapel. Private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers family requests donations to American Cancer Society or your favorite charity.

Judy Diane (Connor) Murphy Judy Diane (Connor) Murphy, 63, of Liberty, passed away August 9, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Visitation will begin at

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2:00 pm, followed by a service celebrating Judy’s life at 3:00 pm, on Saturday, August 13, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the K.U. Cancer Center or to Brookdale Hospice. Judy was born November 23, 1952, in Sedalia, MO, the eldest of five children of Kenneth Connor Sr. and Doris (Nelson) Aragon. Her parents preceded her in death. Judy worked 28 years for the Raytown School District, retiring in 2007 as Director of Transportation.

Judy was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her husband, Joe; children, Kimberly Terry (Randy) and Shane Shaffer; step-daughter, Felicia Patrick (Scott); siblings, Linda Pence, Cindy Connor, Peggy Henslee (Bryan) and Kenneth Connor Jr.; grandchildren, Kyle, Austin, Parker and Carlie Terry; great granddaughter, Harper Terry; and numerous nieces and nephews. You may share a message with the family or sign an on-line guest book via www.parklawnfunerals. com. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel (816) 781- 8228 Bernard “Bud” Vitt Sr. Bud Vitt, 95, of Independence, Mo., peacefully passed away at home with his daughter, Mary by his side on Mon., Aug. 15, 2016.

Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Sat., Aug. 20, at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 10017 E. 36th Terr., Independence, MO 64052. Burial following in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m.

Fri., Aug. 19, at the church with rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. Bud was born March

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17, 1921, in Salisbury, Mo., to Albert & Frances (Mandel) Vitt. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1939.

From 1942-1945 he served in the US Army during WWII receiving five Bronze Stars from his tours in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. Bud started his career in the construction industry as a carpenter, building his own home with family. Later he owned & operated Vitt Nursery with his father for 20 years. He was a founding member of Nativity’s Parish; having served as an usher, one of the chief cinnamon bread bakers, a fryer for the Lenten Fish Frys and church decorator. Bud was preceded in death by wife of 54 years, Helen; daughter, Fran Vitt-Barchak; son, Bud Jr.; great grandson, Zackery; his brothers, Albert and James Vitt and his sister, Virginia Long. He is survived by daughter, Mary Vitt-Witthar; his sisters, Dorothy Burke, Helen Henderson (Harry) and Mary Jo Murphy; grandchildren, Chris Barchak, Jenny Kingdon (Scott), Andy Barchak (Amy), Matt Barchak, Michelle Billinger (Rick) and Michael Witthar; great grandchildren, Erica and Gabe Kingdon, Lincoln and Easten Barchak and Brittany, Andrew, and Hope “Sweetie” Billinger. Bud was beloved by many and will be greatly missed by numerous surrogate family members and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Nativity Parish. Bud was an avid KC Royals fan and Frank White Jr. his favorite player. In his memory the family invites you to wear Royals attire.

Online condolences at mcgilleysheil.com.

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Entertainment Guide

Leave the kids at home to fully enjoy this ‘Sausage Party’

One of my favorite things to do in this mean ol’ world is to go to the movies. Be it an action, adventure, documentary, comedy or art house flick, going to the movies is a time-honored tradition in my family. While the usual Hollywood blockbuster flicks were always top of the list growing up, we also always caught whichever animated flick was big at the time. From “The Secret of NIMH” to “An American Tail” and the “Land Before Time,” we caught ‘em all.

That tradition continued in high school as Walt Disney experienced a “rebirth” in their animation studios with “Aladdin,” “The Lion King” and a personal favorite of mine, “Hercules.” Once I “grew up,” got married and had children of my own, I

did my best to pass on to the kiddos my love for animated films through Pixar movies like “Finding Nemo,” “Toy Story 2” and “Cars,” as well as the Nickelodeon flicks like “SpongeBob SquarePants” or “Rugrats.”

As they got older, their interest in the animated fare waned, forcing me to either wait for a home video release (do people still use the words “home video?”), or heading off to the local multiplex by myself. I never realized how off-putting it can be for a grown man to go to an animated movie by himself until it happened to me for the first time.

After getting my ticket and concessions, a Cherry Coke and a bag of Reese’s Pieces, I slipped into the theater, where I sat in the very back row. Before, during and after the movie, I was hit with

a barrage of “looks” from concerned parents who were coming in to sit, or going out for bathroom or concession breaks, especially during the first 10 minutes.

If you’ve never seen “Up” before, then stop reading and go watch it right now. I can wait. Now that you’ve seen it, you have a frame of reference for how utterly heartbreaking and tear-jerking that opening segment is, you know, unless you’re some heartless beast or a communist. Anyway, a 30-something male sitting alone, crying like a little girl with a skinned knee in a theater filled with kids and their parents watching an animated film is an interesting sight, to say the least. I’m just really glad no one called the law.

So after that experience, I always tried to get a “date” whenever a new animated flick hit theaters, except for

last weekend.

After many years, I again felt the pure joy of going to an animated movies alone and not feeling like a creep. This week, I have the R-rated “Sausage Party” to thank for that.

Coming from Seth Rogen and Adam Goldberg, the guys who brought us “Superbad,” “Pineapple Express” and the fall-down funny “This is the End,” I knew this was going to be a good time. I was not disappointed in the least.

“Sausage Party” tells the tale of what happens at the local supermarket when we aren’t looking (Think a dirty, dirty version of “Toy Story”).

The film centers on a pack of sausages, including one named Frank (Rogen), who are located next to a pack of hot dog buns, which contains his love interest Brenda (Kristen Wiig). Almost every item in the supermarket is anx-

iously awaiting the day they will be “chosen” to go to the “Great Beyond.” After Frank learns the horrific truth about what happens to food once it leaves the store, he and his grocery store pals devise a plan to escape their human enemies, and maybe mess with their heads a little.

Make no mistake, friends and neighbors, “Sausage Party” is for adults only. It is crass, crude, littered with obscenities, pushes the envelope at every turn, and I loved each and every minute of it. If you dug any of Rogen and Goldberg’s previous work, then you will like “Sausage Party,” too. In fact, the majority of what I really loved about this movie isn’t fit for print in this fine publication, including a bit about the film’s bad guy, a feminine hygiene product named “Douche,” voiced

by Nick Kroll. Having said

that, I’ll simply share a few facts from the internet about the naughty bits in “Sausage Party.”

It contains more than 125 uses of the F-word and its derivatives, 35 sexual references, 40 scatological terms, 18 anatomical terms, 10 mild obscenities and 23 religious exclamations. Oh yeah, and also a gratuitous group sex scene featuring several food items that I had no idea could fit together like that.

Anyway, if you love raunchy, filthy “stoner” comedies, this film is most assuredly for you. And for the love of all that is decent and holy, leave kids under 16 at home. You’ll thank me for it.

Tune in next week when I’ll (hopefully) have something more suitable for the majority of you out there in Newspaperland. Same “Battime,” same “Bat-channel.”

The Raytown Parks and Recreation Department is now taking orders for the fall portion of its “Trees for Raytown” program, which aims to provide residents with or-

namental or shade trees.

The parks department boasts multiple benefits for planting such trees, among them are: shade, wildlife habitat, energy conservation,

fall color, and noise reduction.

Ornamental trees available are: flowering crabapple, fruitless crabapple and red bud. Shade trees available

through the program are: bald cypress, red maple, pin oak and red oak. Trees are priced from $42 to $60. All trees are 4 to 5 feet tall. Trees may be planted within city

limits for an additional $25.

Order forms may be picked up at Raytown City Hall or the Parks and Recreation Department, located at 5912 Lane Ave. More in-

formation is available at the parks department at 816-3584100. Orders will be taken until Sept. 15. Trees will be delivered in late September or early October.

By Livingston Brees

Parks department’s trees program open for fall orders

Raytown Community Calendar Raytown Farmers Market Aug. 20, 9 am-1 pm Aug. 25, 3 pm-6 pm Located at 6210 Raytown Road RAA 10th Invitational Art Show & Sale Aug 19-20, 9 am-5:30 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene, 8500 E 80th Terr (off Blue Ridge Blvd) Over 90 artists and 300 works of art. Artist gift shop and silent art auction. Free and open to the public.

Raytown Arts & Music Festival Aug. 27, 12:30-7 pm C. Lee Kenagy Park, 79th & Raytown Rd. Mark your calendars. Beatles tribute band, Liverpool, will be headlining. Lineup includes Barbwire Revolt, Linda Shell and Blues Thang and Eagles tribute band, Lying Eyes from St. Louis. Festival will open with Raytown’s own Wildwood Boys. More information to come.

Life Changers Christian

Center Cook-off Sept. 10, 12 to 5 pm Life Changers Christian Center, 6420 Raytown Trafficway Life Changers Christian Center is hosting a cooking competition during its Oh Taste & See Festival. There will be cash prizes and ribbons for the top three competitors.

Contestants may grill his or her preferred meat. More information, including competition rules and how to pay the entry fee, is available by contacting Marques Marshall at 816.719.5335. The deadline to enter is Aug. 28.

KCubing Summer 2016 Sept. 10 First Baptist Raytown, 10500 E. 350 Hwy., Raytown, MO 64138 For general information, registration, and schedule, visit https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/ KCubingSummer2016.

ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of

Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-737-9955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Al-Anon Family Group Weekly: Mondays at 7:00 pm Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. (west side door, lower leve) Have you been affected by someone else’s drinking?

We can help you find solutions that lead to serenity.

Raytown Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome.

Raytown Arts Council http://raytownarts.org Raytown Community Symphonic Band rehearsals: All musicians welcome!

Weekly: Thursday from 6:45 pm-8:15 pm St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9349 E 65th St. Contact: RaytownCmmunityBand@gmail.com Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500

Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends!

Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Garden Club Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd.

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

Raytown New Day AL-Non Weekly: Wednesdays at 10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd. Enter at the back door.

Everyone welcome!

(816) 353-5446

RAYTOWN TOPS - Chapter #0255 Weekly: Tuesdays at 9:00 am-10:45 am Loma Vista Baptist Church, 8622 Blue Ridge Blvd. All are welcome to TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Betty at 816-356-6788 or Faye at 816-358-4350 Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/ raytownwomenoftoday First Presbyterian Church at 8301 James A. Reed Road.

For more information, call 816-358-7952.

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Home for dinner | executive chef: mom

Taco spaghetti

By Jacqui Duran I do a lot of pinning on Pinterest. OK, I do quite a lot of pinning on Pinterest, and as a seasoned Pinner I will say there are a good number of projects on Pinterest that either have no chance of ever coming out like they are pictured, or they are so great you call it a Pinterest Success Story. If you learn to spot the ones that have no chance of coming out like the pictures, you can avoid any Pin-sasters.

I came across this particular pin this past weekend and when I saw the name I had a complete different picture in my head of what this meal would be. As I read through the link I thought, “This doesn’t sound too bad.”

When I did my meal planning for the week I knew I’d be trying this and told my

Taco spaghetti husband. I got a very skeptical look from across the living room, but, like the good sport he is, he told me he’d try it. I have now turned him into a lover of the taco spaghetti. Score one for the wife.

Here’s what we need: • One pound of ground beef • One pound of whole wheat spaghetti • One small can of diced black olives • One can of sweet yellow corn, rinsed • One cup of your favorite salsa • One-half white onion, chopped • Two cups shredded cheese • Taco seasoning

• Two garlic cloves, minced • Sour cream (for topping) • Three green onions, chopped (for topping) • A small handful of cherry tomatoes (for topping) Not a lot of prep for this meal is needed, and that’s

why it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. After a long day at work the last thing you want to do is stand there and prep before evening cooking.

Start off by heating water with a splash of canola oil for the pasta. When it comes to a full boil, add in a nice handful of salt and then cook your pasta to al dente.

Start out by browning your ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Once browned, add your minced garlic and saute. Next, add in your chopped onion, rinsed corn and chopped black olives. Allow this all to simmer together. Next, add in your salsa and mix Finally, we add in our taco seasoning and approximately a 1/2 cup of water.

Turn your stove heat down to

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low and simmer all together.

Once your pasta is done, add it to the sauce pan with your meat mixture and turn off the heat. Toss this until it’s well mixed.

Put a small dollop of salsa on the bottom of a glass dish to keep your pasta from sticking.

Pile your mixture into the pan and cover it with your shredded cheese. Set your oven to broil and place your pan in (Remember: watch it when you are on broil. You can totally overcook anything. You simply want your cheese to get nice and bubbly. That’s when the magic

happens).

And there you have it.

Golden. Cheesy. Goodness.

Serve up and top with sour cream (Greek yogurt if going light), chopped green onions and sliced cherry tomatoes.

Another Pinterest Success Story in the books. Cheers!

Jacqui Duran lives in Raytown, Missouri with her husband and three children. Jacqui shares her passion for food and cooking on Facebook at www. facebook.com/homefordinner. mom and on her blog at http:// executivechefmom.blogspot. com. Follow her on Instagram @ jduran1313.

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Hundreds attend 2016 BMX Mid America Nationals

Photo by Omar El-Khatib Hundreds of people from near and far were at Raytown BMX this past weekend for the 2016 USA BMX Mid America Nationals, held Aug. 12 – 14.

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Antonio Williams carries the ball during Raytown High School’s annual BlueWhite game Aug. 12 at Chitwood Stadium.

Raytown-Brooking Eagle for coverage of local schools & students Photos by R.C. Jones

Jai Williams evades a Lee’s Summit defender during Raytown South High School’s match against the Tigers during a jamboree Tuesday evening in Lee’s Summit.

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Jake Demoss gets fingertips on the ball to send a Lee’s Summit shot on target sailing over the crossbar.

Quarterback Jake Smirl looks for running room.

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