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Local business’ remodeled facade celebrates Raytown’s history Raytown was a gateway to the west via the Santa Fe, Oregon and California trails.
A train stopping at the former Raytown train depot that once sat below the wooden Raytown Road Bridge on the Rock Island Corridor.
Photo by Diane Krizek The newly remodeled façade of the Sue Frank State Farm building. By Diane Krizek Sue Frank, owner of State Farm in Raytown, is celebrating Raytown’s history with metal art work and a colorful awning on the front of her newly remodeled office building at 10014 E. 63rd St. in downtown.
“I wanted to create a building with a traditional downtown feel and include something that celebrates our community’s history,” said Frank. The sculptured metal panels chronical history from left to right. The first panel illustrates a Native
American watching the approach of wagon trains heading west and the words Santa Fe, Oregon and California indicate the trails by which the pioneers traveled. Missouri River Outfitters Chapter (MRO) of the Santa Fe Trail
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Ong Airport in Richards Field now Gregory Heights was the first municipal airport in the Kansas City metro area.
A hood ornament that once advertised State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance in the 40’s prior to the advent of bumper stickers. Metal sculpture photos by Sue Frank
Hospice patient receives personalized artwork Aaron Murphy, a resident of Hidden Lake Care Center in Raytown and a Crossroads Hospice patient, recently met renowned comic book artist Neal Adams at the Kansas City Comic Con. Adams presented 36-year-old Murphy, a lifelong comic book lover and comics artist, with an original piece of art he drew of Murphy with the Green Lantern, his favorite superhero. Crossroads Hospice arranged the meeting and drawing through its Gift of a Day program, which asks patients what their perfect day would be and then staff and volunteers work to make it a reality.
Photos courtesy of Crossroads Hospice Aaron Murphy, left, with Neal Adams at the Kansas City Comic Con.
Aaron Murphy, a resident of Hidden Lake Care Center in Raytown, is depicted (right) next to his favorite superhero the Green Lantern. Murphy was given the drawing by Neal Adams, renowned comic book artists, at Kansas City Comic Con.
City hears green space development proposal By Kris Collins The Raytown Board of Aldermen heard a proposal from nonprofit Shepherd’s Center of Raytown and Yarco Company, Inc., a Kansas City-based development company, Tuesday evening at a board meeting for the development of a 108-unit, 55-and-older residential structure on the green space in downtown Raytown. Kristina Peters, executive director or Shepherd’s Center of Raytown, and Michael Grube, director of development for Yarco Company, told the board they would also like to include in the project some commercial space and office space for Shepherd’s Center. The proposed project development costs is an estimated $18 to $20 million. “What we’re trying to do is provide quality, affordable housing for seniors in Raytown,” Grube said. “We know from looking at simple market data folks are leaving to find senior housing in other cities, so I think there’s a good demand for affordable senior housing.”
Grube said the site was chosen because the area is flat and walkable and it’s close to business destinations within walking distance. The project was proposed in two different phases and, because not all of the land was needed for the residential structure, a park space was also proposed on the north side of the property adjacent to 62nd Street. The board overall was not receptive to the vision Peters and Grube have for the green space. Alderwoman Janet Emerson expressed reservations about transferring the deed to the property at no financial gain to the city, as proposed by the project developers. Alderman Bill VanBuskirk shared a similar view, noting the purpose of purchasing the property was to give the city a developable asset that could expand the city’s tax revenue base. The general consensus among the board was that the project was not right for the property. The proposal was strictly a discussion item and no official votes or decisions were made on the project.
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Adam Koepke The Raytown Police Department welcomed a new officer in late June, but the officer, Adam Koepke, took his oath at the Raytown Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday and was welcomed by the board and city staff. “From what I understand, you’ve had a few exciting nights out there so far,” Police Chief Jim Lynch said at the meeting. “From what I hear he’s doing a great job.” Koepke, 20, is a Truman High School Graduate and he worked in construction before taking an interest in law enforcement. He graduated the police academy in April and began work with the police department June 29. His first patrol was July 1.
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Former Raytown police chief seeking Raymore’s highest office Former Raymore chief of police Kris Turnbow is making a bid for the city’s highest elected position in the April 2016 election. Turnbow, who announced his intentions to run in election Aug. 3, has lived in Raymore with his wife, Vicki, since he became police chief in 1999. “My entire adult life has been dedicated to public service and I feel I still have much to offer,” he said. Turnbow is still involved in managing the delivery of 911 services in Cass County as the chair of the Cass County Emergency Services Board that oversees the 911 system, as well as the interoperable radio system that connects all first responders in the county and metro
Bites area. Turnbow was also the police chief in Raytown for approximately 14 years. More information on Turnbow and his campaign is available at VoteTurnbowMayor. com.
Independence student receives Columbia College eScholarship A student from Independence was one of 51 students to recently receive the Columbia College online program eScholarship. The $1,000 awards were presented to students from around the country for 2015-16 academic year. Michael Rodenberg, in order to receive the non-renewable scholarship, had to meet the following requirements: • Be an undergraduate degree-seeking student • Be a student from online, evening or a nationwide cam-
pus • Have a minimum of 21 hours of online coursework with Columbia College with at least nine of those hours taken during the last academic year • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 with Columbia College • Complete an application and answer short essay questions This is the fourth year the scholarship was open to adult education students who have taken online courses.
Jackson County public administrator nominated for national honor Jackson County Public Administrator Rebbecca Lake Wood has been nominated for the National Master Guardian Star Achievement Award for her efforts in bringing integrity, efficiency and forward-thinking to the county. Woods, a resident of Lee’s Summit, became Jackson County’s Public Administrator in 2000. Wood and the 26 staffers in the Public Administrator’s office oversee the financial, legal and even medical affairs of roughly 1,200 Jackson County residents who have been judged by a court to be unfit to care for themselves, whether due to mental illness, developmental disability or frailty and old age. Wood will find out whether she becomes the award’s 13th recipient
when she attends the annual National Guardianship Association Conference on Guardianship in October in Phoenix. The nomination recognizes Wood not only for helping the public administrator’s office to recover from a scandal in the 1990s, but also her work across the city and state on issues of mental illness and homelessness. Wood was part of the group that established Jackson County’s Mental Health Court, a diversion program for persons charged with non-violent, low-level crimes who are diagnosed with mental illness. She was also a co-founder of the Metropolitan Mental Health Stakeholders group, organized under the auspices of the Mid-America Regional Council.
Jackson County chief medical examiner retires Mary Dudley, chief medical examiner for Jackson County, retired Friday. She had been with the office since January 2007. The Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office moved to a new state-of-the-art facility in June, a project Dudley wanted to see through to completion before retiring. Dudley is ending a career of four decades in medicine. She was a nurse before attending medical school and eventually becoming the chief medi-
cal examiner in Maricopa County, Arizona then Sedgwick County, Kansas and finally Jackson County. She will be moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico to be close to her three grandchildren. Dr. Diane Peterson, a deputy medical examiner in the Jackson County ME’s Office since 2010, has been named the interim chief. The county will conduct a nationwide search for Dudley’s permanent replacement.
Air show at Wheeler Downtown Airport will close Broadway Bridge Both the northbound and southbound lanes of Route 169 (Broadway Bridge) will be closed for the Annual KC Air Show/Expo between the Downtown Loop (I-70) and Route 9 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23. All southbound Route 169 traffic will be detoured to southbound Route 9. The only public access to and
from the show is via air show buses. The north bus route will pick up and return passengers to Briarcliff Village. The south bus route will pick up and return passengers to ATA Metro bus stops. For information about Missouri Department of Transportation projects, visit MoDOT’s website at modot.mo.gov/kansascity.
Culvert replacement work will cause lane reduction on Route 50 Eastbound and westbound Route 50 will be reduced to one lane between SE Todd George Parkway and Smart Road from 6 p.m. Friday, August 21 to 5 a.m. Sunday, August 23 for cul-
vert replacement work. All work is weather dependent. For more information about other Missouri Department of Transportation projects, visit modot. mo.gov/kansascity.
Independence detective honored for child pornography investigation According to Tammy Dickinson, United States
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Term vs. permanent insurance: Which is right for you? Submitted by George Koepp What’s your most valuable asset? While you are still working, this asset may actually be your future income — so you need to protect it. And you can do so by maintaining adequate life insurance, which can help provide your family with the financial resources necessary to meet critical expenses — such as mortgage payments, college tuition, and so on — should you pass away prematurely. But what type of insurance should you purchase? There’s no one “right” answer for everyone, but by knowing some of the basics of different polices and how they relate to your specific needs, you can make an informed decision. As its name suggests, term insurance is designed to last for a specific time period, such as five, 10 or 20 years. You pay the premiums
and you get a death benefit — that is, the beneficiaries of your policy will collect the money when you pass away. In general, term insurance may be appropriate for you if you only need coverage to protect a goal with an “end date,” such as paying off your mortgage or seeing your children through college. Term insurance may also be a reasonable choice if you need a lot of coverage but can’t afford permanent insurance. Why is permanent insurance more costly than term? Because, with permanent insurance, your premiums don’t just get you a death benefit — they also provide you with the potential opportunity to build cash value. Some types of permanent insurance may pay you a fixed rate of return, while other policies offer you the chance to put money into accounts similar to investments available through the financial
markets. These variable accounts will fluctuate in value more than a fixed-rate policy, so you will need to take your risk tolerance into account when choosing among the available permanent insurance choices. Permanent insurance may be suitable if you want to ensure a guaranteed death benefit for life, rather than just for a certain time period. Permanent insurance may also be the right choice if you have a high net worth and are seeking tax-advantaged ways of transferring wealth. Still, you may have heard that you might be better off by “buying term and investing the difference” — that is, pay the less costly premiums for term insurance and use the savings to invest in the financial markets. However, this strategy assumes you will invest the savings rather than spend them, and it also assumes you will receive an investment return greater
than the growth potential you receive from permanent insurance. Both assumptions are just that: assumptions, not guarantees. If you are considering the “buy term and invest the difference” route, you will need both a consistent investment discipline and a willingness to take a greater risk with your money, in hopes of higher returns. In any case, your financial professional can review your situation with you and help you determine whether term or permanent insurance is best suited for your needs. But don’t delay. If you have even one other person depending on your income to maintain his or her lifestyle, you need to be covered — and once you are, you’ll consider those premium dollars to be well spent. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Jackson County legislature recognizes resident’s 95th birthday, approves appropriations The Jackson County Legislature approved the following items on the consent agenda during its Aug. 17 meeting: • Item 4759, an ordinance for the transfer of $70,890 in the 2015 general fund and appropriating $188,407 from the fund balance of the 2015 grant fund in acceptance of a grant received from the Missouri Department of Public Safety for the prosecuting attorney’s office’s victim services program. • Item 4761, an ordinance amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified Development Code by changing a five-acre tract from district agriculture to district residential ranchette. • Item 4762, an ordinance amending the zoning districts established pursuant to the Unified Development Code by changing a 7.78-acre tract from district agriculture to district residential estates. • Item 4763, an ordinance amending the zoning districts es-
tablished pursuant to the Unified Development Code by changing a three-acre tract from district agriculture to district residential estates. • Item 18902, a resolution awarding 12-month term and supply contracts for the furnishing of personal computers and miscellaneous computer software and hardware for use by various county departments to Dell Marketing, of Round Rock, Texas; Hewlett Packard, of Deerfield, Illinois; Software House International, of Austin; World Wide Technology, of St. Louis; and Alexander Open Systems, of Overland Park. Scott Burnett, district 1 representative, and Dennis Waits, district 3 representative, were absent from the meeting. The following items were introduced and assigned to committee: • Item 4765, an ordinance appropriating $30,000 from the undesignated fund balance of the
2015 grant fund in acceptance of the OSCA Juvenile Justice Program Assistance grant received from the Office of State Courts Administrator. The ordinance was assigned to the justice and law enforcement committee. • Item 18903, a resolution recognizing the period of Sept. 28, 2015 through Oct. 4, 2015 as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Jackson County. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote. • Item 18904, a resolution congratulating Hila (Dutch) Newman on the occasion of her 95th birthday on Aug. 18. The resolution was passed by a roll call vote. • Item 18905, a resolution authorizing the director of finance and purchasing to issue a $2,000 check to Turn The Page KC for sponsorship of its Mobility Summit to be held Sept. 1. The resolution was passed by a roll call vote. • Item 18906, a resolution authorizing the county executive
to execute an agreement with the Independence Chamber of Commerce for the use of the county’s parking lot for the Santa-CaliGon Days Festival at no cost to the county. The resolution was passed by a roll call vote. • Item 18907, a resolution recognizing Marti K. Lee for her service as the executive director of Southtown Council. The resolution was passed by a roll call vote. • Item 18908, a resolution authorizing the county executive to execute a license agreement with the city of Independence related to improvements to Kansas Street near the Easter Jackson County Courthouse. The resolution was passed by a roll call vote. • Item 18909, a change order to a contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company, LLC, to cover the costs of street improvement near the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse in Independence to increase the contract amount by $156,021.
Raytown Aldermen discuss future of 1/8-cent sales tax
By Kris Collins During a regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Raytown Board of Aldermen discussed at length the future of a 1/8-cent sales tax and how the money will be used by the city to fund the parks system and storm water projects. The tax, first passed in 2003 and renewed in 2010, generates approximately $325,000 annually, according to Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Boji, and is currently used solely for the parks department. (The 20142015 budget documents from the city of Raytown show $294,000 budgeted for revenue from the tax.) Alderwoman Karen Black began the discussion about the use of 1/8-cent sales tax revenue during a goal-setting session and discussion the board of aldermen held earlier this month. She noted at the meeting the ballot language for the 2010 renewal of the tax stated the tax revenue could also be used for storm water projects and parks. To date, none of the revenue has gone toward such projects. It is unclear at this point why the tax revenue had not been
used for storm water projects after the 2010 renewal of the tax. Joe Willerth, city of Raytown attorney, told the board in a written opinion that the city could use a portion of the revenue for storm water based on the ballot language that went before voters in the 2010 renewal. The majority of the board members favor using a portion of the tax revenue to fund storm water projects. A few board members, namely Aldermen Jim Aziere and Bill VanBuskirk, held concerns about taking a revenue source that makes up, according to Boji, approximately 23 percent of the parks budget. Nevertheless, Aziere and VanBuskirk said storm water was an important service the city needed to provide. Alderman Mark Moore suggested the board consider a 50:50 or 60:40 split of the funds, with the city taking the lion’s share in the latter theoretical scenario. No decision was made, though Alderman Steve Meyers was prepared to make a motion that the city use 60 percent of the tax revenue for storm water. There was no official item on the agenda in regard to the issue, therefore no
motions were entertained. There was a strong consensus among the board members that the parks board and aldermen should meet to discuss how the decision to use a portion of the funds for storm water may affect the parks budget and the board’s ability to provide to provide services to the community. City Administrator Mahesh Sharma said the city currently has no revenue stream for storm water projects. He said the city budgets $25,000 annually for such projects, which is mandated by state statute. Over the past 10 years, he said, the city has spent approximately $610,000 on storm water projects. Those projects were paid for, in addition to budgeted funds, by transferring money from other funds to go toward storm water improvements. Additionally, approximately $25,000 in grant money was secured for those projects. The most expensive of the projects were storm water improvements at 61st Street and Sterling Avenue, a $264,000 project; storm water improvements at the EMS facility, a $107,000 expense; and storm water improvements at 79th Street and Elm Av-
enue, a $79,000 project, according to data provided by the Raytown Public Works Department. The need for storm water funding is apparent in a Storm Water Master Plan that was conducted in 1996. It identified $11.6 million worth of projects to be made, according to Public Works Assistant Director Kati Horner Gonzalez. However, Gonzalez said the project list has likely grown since the project list was compiled. Moving forward, the board of aldermen and parks board members will discuss each group’s funding desires and needs for operation. Should the aldermen choose to use a portion of the 1/8cent sales tax revenue for storm water projects the decision will have an immediate impact on the parks department. Likewise, as suggested by Aldermen Jason Greene, the decision could make some tax revenue funds available for storm water projects in upcoming fiscal year. Boji is currently working on two parks department budgets, one with and one without the 1/8 sales tax revenue, to present to the parks board for approval as the end of the current fiscal year, Oct. 31, nears.
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The third panel portrays a plane carrying mail and supplies out of Ong Airport in Richards Field. In 1922, the airfield was located at Gregory and Blue Ridge boulevards where the Gregory Heights neighborhood now sits. It was the first municipal airport in the Kansas City metro area. The last sculpture panel resembles a hood ornament that once advertised State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance. Prior to the advent of bumper stickers, these brass ornaments decorated many cars in the ‘40s. “Service and protection is what we’ve always been about for our clients,” said Frank, who represents the second generation of the insurance agency her father started in the late ‘50s. Frank said she was very pleased with the architectural concept developed by Guenther Mills Keating. “The architects and the
city have been great to work with on the project,” Frank said. “I hope this can be the beginning of many good things to come for our
downtown.” Frank said hopes to reface the back of the building in the future to provide nicer off-street parking for clients.
Association (SFTA) secured a $4,000 National Park Service grant for signage marking the trails through Raytown recognizing its historical significance in the westward expansion. The city installed the signs last year starting from about 51st Street and Blue Ridge Boulevard to 63rd Street and west to the 1844 Rice-Tremonti Home on Blue Ridge Boulevard. The second panel depicts a train stopping at the former Raytown train depot that once sat below the wooden bridge on Raytown Road. Trains no longer run through Raytown but residents can look forward to the Rock Island corridor reopening in the future because Union Pacific gave Jackson County the exclusive right to acquire the corridor in February 2014. The county plans to use the corridor to expand public transit in the region.
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News Bites continued from page 3 Independence police detective, along with an FBI agent and a forensic accountant for the FBI, received the Guardian of Justice Award. Independence Police Detective Allison Verman, FBI Special Agent Kacie Laidacker and FBI Forensic Accountant Brian Koechner were honored Aug. 13, during the 13th Annual LECC Training Seminar in Springfield. Verman was the lead detective who was new to investigating sex crimes, and was instrumental in the prosecution of Morgan Littleton, 34, of Independence, spending a great deal of time preparing the case for presentation to the grand jury. Littleton was sentenced on May 19 to 60 years in federal prison without parole, which is the maximum statutory penalty after pleading guilty to two counts of using a child victim to produce child por-
nography. During a domestic violence assault investigation, the victim of the assault informed police that she discovered evidence that Littleton was having a sexual relationship with her 12-year-old daughter. Police officers executed a search warrant at Littleton’s residence, where he resided with three adult women, who referred to him as “Master,” in a polygamous BDSM relationship, as well as with the victim child and another minor female. Officers found 12 video segments on a memory card, some of which appeared to have been filmed in a hotel room between Jan. 18 and March 25, 2013. The videos depicted Littleton engaging in illicit sexual activity with the child victim. In a forensic interview, the child victim reported that Littleton had been molesting her once or twice a week.
Jason Offutt Author’s note: I once taught a travel writing class in London and noticed some silly, silly things. Like during this day in the park. The walk to Baker Street was a pleasant half-hour jaunt through St. John’s Wood, a park home to Lord’s Cricket Ground. Built in 1814, the ground was named after famous cricketer Thomas Lord. That was his name, not his title, although that would have been epic – Thomas Lord, the Lord of Cricket. Batman villains don’t sound so cool. Although Lord established various cricket grounds between 1787 and 1811, due to bad planning, or simple bad luck, those grounds were plowed under for housing developments. The first game played at the current Lord’s Cricket Ground was June 22, 1814, between the home team Marylebone Cricket Club and Hertfordshire. Marylebone won by an innings and 27 runs, whatever that means. Although baseball-like, cricket is as confusing to an American as iced tea is to the British. I once tried to learn the rules, but opted to get drunk instead. Lord’s Cricket Ground can hold 32,000 spectators. Compared to an American sports stadium, even a D-I college stadium, this is embarrassing. I wouldn’t have known this stadium was of any import save for a white sign affixed to the unassuming brown-brick wall that read simply, “Welcome to Lord’s: The Home of Cricket.” The only thing flashy about the sign was the fact that the word “Lord’s” was in red. Unfortunately, there was no match that afternoon. But considering there’s no time
limit in cricket, and the longest match in history between the British and South African teams lasted for 10 days between 1938 and 1939 – and ended in a draw – I figured I had better things to do with my time. Yes, I did. Like walking through a park that probably ended with a pub. Every bit of landscape in London ended with a pub. St. John’s Wood gave way to the outskirts of Regent’s Park, which is one of the eight Royal Parks of London. “Royal” meaning the public has access to these parks unless the queen gets into a snit and kicks all the commoners out. The park was beautifully green, with a delightful sprinkling of deciduous trees, and the tall, thick grass indicative of British lawns. “Dude,” a loud voice said behind me. “I got so wasted last night.” The park was also, apparently, infested with American college students. I’d notice a group of students from the University of Pennsylvania (it said so on their sweatshirts) file behind me as I entered Regent’s Park. A professor type walked along with them reading some sort of pamphlet, probably pretending he didn’t know any of his students. I would have, too. Dude 1: “Yeah, there was this club, with un-chk, unchk, un-chk dance music. I met a girl. Dude. Hot. We did shots. We danced. I passed out. Epic. We gotta go. Both. Tonight.” Dude 2: “Yeah. I just went to the pub down the street from the dorms. The locals there are getting to know me. They call me ‘that little tosser.’ Pretty cool, huh?” Dude 1: “Excellent. Maybe we should go there instead.” Something I learned while being abroad is that Americans shouldn’t talk. Ever. I walked faster. 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.
Buddy Rich, pleasant or not, he was talented, Part II
By George Michaud Buddy Rich gained the title of “The World’s Greatest Drummer” through sheer tenacity, hard work and years of performing all over the country, often times in smaller venues just to keep the band working. That was a big task not only for Buddy Rich but for Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and the rest. As the decades passed it became more and more of a problem. There were only so many venues that could afford a large live orchestra with 18 musicians and sometimes as many as 26. Buddy was performing vaudeville at age 11. He never received formal drum instruction from a tutor or teacher and did not know how to read music. He was self-taught. Jazz was first introduced to him at about that age around 1937 and he played with the greats of that time such as the famed trumpeter Harry James, the fabulous Les Brown and his “band of renown,” Charlie Ventura, Benny Carter and, most notably, Tommy Dorsey. His name started to get around the jazz circles and he was asked to do some of
the recording sessions of Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Louis Armstrong, of course, and others. Buddy Rich had the uncanny talent of being able to hear an arrangement just once and then was able to play it without any practice or reading. That was a tremendous advantage for him, especially early in his career while trying to get gigs. He impressed every musician who he came into contact with on stage or in a studio and everyone started talking about him. Willard Alexander, the big band king of booking out of New York, got Buddy to meet with Frank Sinatra so whenever Sinatra would need an orchestra in certain parts of the country he would choose Buddy. Buddy was somewhat of a draw himself. If Sinatra didn’t fill a large hall then Buddy’s name would fill the place because Sinatra would feature Buddy in his show in addition to having him be the opening attraction. It was no secret that Buddy had a terrible temper, mostly when working with some of his newer sidemen who backed him with involved arrangements, such as “The Channel One Suite,” and “West Side Story.” He would often threaten to fire a sideman, but it was unusual if he did. Most disturbing was the way he treated new, younger drummers who would sometimes drive hundreds of miles to see him because he was their idol and they looked up to him, but when, after a show, they would try to approach him for an
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Former Lee’s Summit doctor used medical practice to sexually abuse teens A former Lee’s Summit physician is facing criminal sexual charges for allegedly using his medical practice to sexually abuse three teen boys from 2000 to 2002. Joseph Thomas Mackey, 43, of Lee’s Summit, is charged with eight counts of second-degree statutory sodomy, a class C felony, as a result of an investigation led by the Blue Springs Police Department, according to court documents. Charges were filed against him Aug. 13, according to online Missouri court records. A detective in the department reportedly began investigating Mackey after the chief investigator with the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts contact the police department about its own investigation on Mackey, police documents show. During the investigation, police found Mackey allegedly sexually abused three boys under the false pretense of medical research Mackey was involved in at University of Kansas Medical Center, po-
lice documents state. In 2000, one victim, 14, was made to believe his naked body was being broadcast for an alleged presentation to a class while Mackey described the victim’s body parts, police documents state. Mackey reportedly sexually abused the victim until he was 19 or 20 years old, police documents state. The victim told police sexual abuse occurred outside of Mackey’s office, many times involving alcohol, which Mackey introduced to the victim for the first time, police documents state. The victim told police he was abused approximately 150-200 times by Mackey from age 14 to adulthood. The second and third victims, 15 and 17, were allegedly sexually abused by Mackey under the guise of a creatine (a muscle-building supplement) study at University of Kansas Medical Center, police documents state. Mackey reportedly touched the victims inappropriately and measured their body parts while “testing” the effects of the creatine on their
bodies, according to police documents. A doctor in the child abuse division of Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City, when interviewed by police, told investigators the details the victims provided about their interactions with Mackey “were not medical actions, but rather sexual abuse,” police documents state. Further, investigators found the alleged medical studies Mackey was performing were fictitious and the University of Kansas Medical Center had no record of any such studies from 2000 to 2010, police documents state. Mackey relinquished his medical license to the Missouri Board of Registration of the Healing Arts Oct. 28, 2013. Mackey turned himself into authorities Monday, according to a statement from the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. He is being held on $50,000 bond. He is scheduled for a court appearance Oct. 19. For the full probable cause statement, find this story at RaytownEagle.com.
Raytown man charged in Monday shooting By Kris Collins A Raytown man has been charged in the shooting Monday evening of another man in front of a Raytown residence. Michael D. Monroe-Davis, 25, is charged with firstdegree assault and armed criminal action as a result of the alleged shooting, according to court records. According to police records, the 23-year-old victim was found with a gunshot
wound to the chest by Raytown police at a home in the 9400 block of East 82nd Street. Witnesses told police that the defendant shot the man after they had been fighting inside the residence and in the front yard over a threatening text message the victim allegedly sent Monroe-Davis earlier. The defendant pulled out a handgun and shot the victim one time in the chest as the fight continued in the front yard of the home. Monroe-Davis
reportedly left the scene in a stolen truck after the shooting, police documents state. Raytown and Kansas City police found the defendant hiding in a house in Kansas City the next day and he was arrested. Police learned of Monroe-Davis’ whereabouts through an anonymous tip, police documents state. Monroe-Davis is being held on a bond of $100,000. For the full probable cause statement, find this story at RaytownEagle.com.
Landlord charged with privacy invasion By Kris Collins A Kansas City man is charged with 42 counts of invasion of privacy for allegedly spying on tenants in his building with audio and video equipment in February and March of 2014. Rodney S. Sanell, 48, reportedly video recorded five people partially or fully nude without their knowledge or consent in the building he owns at 4101 Troost Ave. through the use of video equipment hidden in the apartments, police documents state.
Police documents state one victim, a 25-year-old woman, contacted police after she found a recording device inside a smoke detector in her apartment. Other tenants in the building found the same in their apartments and contacted police. During a search, police found 11 cameras inside the apartments, four inside smoke detectors and seven in other locations, including bathrooms and bedrooms, police documents state. Police found, after viewing the footage, five different
victims, some female and some male, were recorded in various states of undress on 42 different days, according to police documents. Sanell declined to give police a statement when he was interviewed by police, court documents state. Prosecutors requested a $100,000 bond. First-degree invasion of privacy is a class D felony. For the full probable cause statement, find this story at RaytownEagle.com. For the full probable cause statement, find this story at RaytownEagle.com.
Kansas City man sentenced for Raytown bank robbery By Kris Collins A Kansas City man was sentenced last week to serve six-and-a-half years in federal prison without parole for robbing a Raytown bank in April 2014.
Anthony Beeks, 53, was also sentenced to pay $2,025 in restitution to the bank. Co-defendant Robert T. Morris, 32, of Kansas City, was sentenced earlier this month to serve 19 months in federal prison without parole
and is jointly and severally liable for the restitution. Beeks and Morris each pleaded guilty to stealing $2,025 from First Federal Bank at 9330 E. Gregory Blvd. Morris entered the bank April 24, 2014 and gave
a bank teller a letter than demanded money. A second teller provided Morris with $2,025 and he left with the cash in a manila envelope. The demand note was left behind. A witness told police Morris admitted to his role in
the robbery and the witness identified Morris from bank surveillance photos posted on social media websites. At the time, police were conducting surveillance on Morris and Beeks and observed what was believed
to be multiple “casings” of various banks in the Kansas City metro area. A federal search warrant was executed for the vehicle Morris and Beeks had been driving and Morris was arrested the same day.
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Producer’s continued from page 4 autograph he was rude and would tell them to not bother him. Word quickly spread everywhere about his temper because of how he treated the youngsters, and before he knew it he was a monster in the eyes of so many fans. There are even secret tapes of his temper flare-ups on the bus. Comics somehow got a hold of a tape and used it on air — Jerry Seinfeld was one of the comics. One evening I booked him for the first of several concerts and I had a client of mine, who was also a drummer, approach Buddy after the show for an autograph and Buddy just walked right passed him and said, “You need to learn
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how to play the drums first.” That took Buddy Rich down a few rungs of the ladder in the drummer’s mind from that point forward, even though he still and forever thought of him as the greatest drummer in the world, which he was. Nevertheless, Buddy definitely hurt the feelings of that young man, as well as many others who were in line to meet him. Buddy just ignored them and went backstage. He sure lived up to the reputation. I wouldn’t have believed it had I not seen it for myself that same night. Stan Irwin became close friends with Buddy since the first time he booked Buddy on “The Tonight Show” starring Johnny Carson in the early 1960s. Stan wanted to
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help Buddy with his career. Stan realized that Buddy was getting tired of playing only high schools and colleges throughout the year, so Stan made a suggestion to Buddy and implied that if he would listen to Stan that Buddy could become the world’s first rock ‘n’ roll bid band drummer in music history. Stan, being the giving, thoughtful and creative impresario he was, invested his own money (which turned out to be around $6,000) to have arrangements written up for an entire orchestra, and that was a super good price because charts of this nature can cost 10 times that. Stan was prepared to put the idea into the hands of the largest publicity firm in the
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a member of Raytown Christian Church. He was a 1979 graduate of Raytown South High School. He worked for Noble Refrigeration. He served his country in the National Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor’s choice. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www. floralhillsfuneralhome.com Arr.: Floral Hills Funeral Home, Kansas City, (816) 353-1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial.
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Janet Earlene Dyer (Bell) passed away Aug 10, 2015, from a stroke. Born in Kansas City on Aug 28, 1933 to Frank Bell and Edith Waller, she graduated from Raytown HS in 1951. Janet married Phillip Dyer on Aug 10, 1951. They enjoyed 64 years together. She worked various jobs, but her most loved job was wife and mom. She had a heart for missions, traveling to India, China, Africa and Guatemala on mission trips. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and was active in Blue River/KC WMU. Janet volunteered and served on the board for the Mis-
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world, spread the word, book Buddy Rich into venues and sell it as “Buddy Rich, The Greatest Drummer in The World and The First Rock n’ Roll Big Band.” Everyone on Stan’s team thought it was a genuine, new idea that had the potential of taking off as a new sound in music, never before attempted. If anyone could do it, that person would be Buddy Rich. Stan even had it set to debut on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson. Just that publicity alone would have packed and sold out every ticket for the band’s first performance. Unfortunately, at the very last minute Buddy told Stan that he had spent his life building what he already
had and that he just didn’t think the public would have bought the idea, and he was afraid of failure. Stan knew that in order to succeed one must first get over the fear of failure, and so the entire project was shelved. Buddy struggled along from gig to gig as before, playing the old routines, which he even admitted that he was tired of. Stan Irwin assured Buddy that the arrangements would always be there just waiting for him to take the show on the road and, at the very least, give it a try in a few of the smaller venues to break it in. At one point in 1986, Buddy brought up the subject again to Stan and he said, “I’m giving that rock ‘n’ roll big band idea
some serious thought.” He passed away the following year. Stan Irwin never let loose those arrangements. Until next week as always, 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.
souri Baptist Children’s Home. She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Colonel William Bell and a son, Craig Dyer. She is survived by her husband, Phillip Dyer, children, Gayle Page (Dean), Cheryl Dyer, Chris Dyer (Kathy), Shawn Dyer (Diana), Shannon Dyer, John Dyer (Michele), 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a sister, Beverly Johnson. Services were held at Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville, 816-884-6244; family visitation was on Sunday, 8/16, from 3p-5p and funeral services were on Monday, 8/17, at 10a. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.
1934, in Coffey, Mo., to Clyde Jarrett and Beatrice Kidwell. There she met the love of her life, and future husband, Ronald Youngs. Ron preceded her in death, as did a son, David. He was also preceded in death by parents and brother, Harold Creighton. Survivors include her daughter, Denise Youngs Hills and husband Mark of Shawnee, Kan.; son, Dale Youngs, and wife Heidi of Kansas City, Mo. Jan also leaves behind her five grandchildren, Rachel, Rian, Jessica, Ethan, and Will. Jan retired after a long career as a checker for Milgram’s Food Stores to pursue her interests of antiquing, collecting, and cheering on the Chiefs and (more recently) the Royals. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with Ron and the rest of her family and many friends. Jan’s family thanks the staff and residents at Brookdale Shawnee who made
the last months of her life so enjoyable. A visitation was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, a memorial service followed at 11 a.m. Burial at 2 p.m. that day at Coffey Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts in Jan’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital . https://www.stjude.org/give. html Condolences may be expressed at www.AmosFamily. com. The Amos Family Funeral Home, Crematory, Chapels. 913631-5566 amosfamily.com.
Janet F. Youngs Janet F. Youngs, or Jan as she insisted on being called, of Raytown, Mo., passed away August 11, 2015. She was born April 17,
Donna Louise Brooks Donna Louise Brooks, age 59, of Flippin, Arkansas passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Donna was born July 1, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri to
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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 9th Annual Invitational Art Show & Sale Aug. 21 —22, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. The Raytown Artist’s Association is putting on the 9th Annual Invitational Art Show & Sale for artists over 18 at St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene, located at 8500 E 80th Terrace. Cash awards, artist’s gift shops and a silent auction will all be a part of the event. The deadline for entries if Aug. 14. More information on the event may be sought at 816-507-6243. 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 816-353-2296 or 816-255-9586. Raytown South High School stadium grand opening Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Raytown South High School is celebrating the grand opening of its new $2.4-million stadium during the Cardinals’ home opener against Truman High School. Game day festivities, including a tailgate, begin at 5:30 p.m. There will be a half-time ceremony and prizes and giveaways. The stadium is located at 8211 Sterling Ave.
Obituaries continued from page 5 the late Glen Fall and Kathryn (Trowbridge) Fall. She had been employed with JC Penny and she loved animals. Donna is survived by her husband, Ray Brooks, of the home; her mother, Katherine Fall, of Kansas City, Missouri; two sisters: Sharon Sinclair, of Arizaona; Laura Fall of Kansas City, Missouri; one niece; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her father. Visitation for Mrs. Brooks was held Saturday, June 13 2015 from 12:30 pm until service time at Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville, Arkansas. Funeral service was Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Eckert officiating. Interment will follow at Georges Creek Cemetery near Yellville. Pallbearers were Mike Turner, Louise Burkhart, Paul Robillard, Bill Eckert, Mike Sinclair, and Gary Rosa. Memorials may be made to the Human Society. Patricia Ann Jason Patricia Ann Jason, Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away August 15, 2015, at the KC Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. A visitation was at 10 a.m. Wed., Aug. 19, with funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 Highway 150, Lee’s Summit. Mrs. Jason was born June 4, 1939, in Chicago, Ill. She had a contagious smile and laugh. She loved her children and family, and was happiest in life when she was surrounded by them. Patricia was Irish strong her whole life. She was a loving and fun mother with a great sense of humor, and will be greatly missed. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Jason. Survivors include her children, Karen Littrell and husband Chris of Lee’s Summit, Donald Jason and wife Krishan of Olathe, Kan., John Jason and wife Heidi of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Kristi Johnson and fiance Adam Rounds of Lansing, Kan.; eight grandchildren, Matthew Littrell, Morgan Katzberg, Lindsey Johnson, Nick Johnson, Hadley Jason, Jake Johnson, Sam Jason and Taylor Rounds; one great grandson, Brantley Katzberg; sister, Mary Ruyter;
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 816358-4100. Homegrown genius: Walt Disney in Missouri Sept. 3, 7 p.m. The Mid-Continent Public Library is hosting a presentation on Walt Disney given by film critic and enthusiast Robert Butler. Butler will discuss Disney’s Kansas City haunts and his Kansas City friends who followed him to Hollywood to became giants of the animation industry. Registration is required. Zoo to you Sept. 5, 11 a.m. The Mid-Continent Public Library Raytown Branch is holding a zoo event for children in which Kansas City Zoo staff and docents will provide touchable artifacts and bring four or five animals for an informational presentation and discussion. The event is for children 3 and older. Registration is required. 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. General admission tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door and VIP tickets are $100. More information on the event and ticket details may be found at www.FestivalofTheLostTownship.org. The Friendly Club luncheon Sept. 9, 12 p.m. The Friendly Club is hosting a luncheon at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, located and brother, Thomas Wolf. Arr.: Heartland, (816) 313-1677. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133, (816) 313-1677. 7700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Overland Park, Kansas 66202. Micky Romine Micky Romine, 94, passed away August 15, 2015 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, MO. Micky was born July 24, 1921 In La Junta, CO. He served his country in the United States Army as an Army Ranger in WWII. Micky moved to Raytown in 1948. He worked for the United States Post office as a mail carrier. He was a member of Eastern Star, and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Raytown. He enjoyed square dancing with a group of friends traveling around the country. He is survived by two sons, Michael Gerre and Timothy Lane Romine and two sisters, Juanita Teachout and Evelyn Jackson. Micky was preceded in death by his wife, June Ellen Romine. Visitation was Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 12 until service time at 1 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church in Raytown. Burial followed at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to 1st Ranger Battalion Sua Sponte Foundation, P.O. Box 60281, Savannah Georgia 31411. Condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com Arr. D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial. Harriette Frances Cummings Harriette Frances Cummings was born to Charles Rusk Mc Knight and Nina Ethel Thompson McKnight on July 20, 1916 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was one of four children and the only daughter. She spent her early childhood moving often as her father and older brothers followed construction work throughout the area. She lived in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico and Colorado during this time. In 1938 as a young woman, Fran moved to Kansas City, Missouri and began a long life in the area. Her first job in Kansas City was for the Crown Drug Company. In 1941 she secured employment with Kansas City Power & Light Company in the Account-
at 8812 E. Gregory Blvd. The luncheon will be catered and include chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls and butter, cinnamon rolls and three kinds of pie from Neighbors Cafe of Lee’s Summit. The luncheon cost $10 per person. To make your reservation, please call Marge Brooks at 816-509-9832, Pat Kilgore at 816-356-4025, or Peggy Schallenberg at 816356-4607. Reservations and cancellations must be made by Sept. 5. Citizen’s Police Academy Sept. 9 — Oct. 28, every Wednesday, 6 — 8: p.m. The Raytown Police Department is hosting a Citizen’s Police Academy 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 get-together and tours. Cave Spring is located at 8701 Gregory Blvd. Refreshments will be served at the event. RSVP by calling 816-547-9679 or email A.Maddox@sbcglobal.net. 12th Annual Raytown Police and REAP benefit Golf Tournament Sept. 25, 12 p.m. The tournament will benefit the Raytown Police Department ing Department, a job she considered a dream come true. She remained there until her 1951 marriage to Seba Cummings, an Electrical Engineer at the company. Due to company policy at the time marry couples were not allowed to be employed, so Fran moved on to work for the Kansas City Gas Company, also in the Accounting Department. She remained there for 26 years until her husband’s health began to fail; she then remained by his side until his death in November, 1977. Fran married William V Cummings, Jr on May 21, 1991. He brought to the marriage five grown children and twelve grandchildren. Fran considered this readymade family a ‘blessing’ in her life. William passed away October 26, 1998. Fran was a member of the One Spirit United Methodist Church. Fran was a Past Matron of Eastgate Chapter 367 Order of the Eastern Star and remained active in the Eastern Star until recent years. She was also a member of the White Shrine/Social Order of the Beauceant, Assembly 180, Kansas City, Missouri. Fran was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Bill McKnight, Charles McKnight and Joe McKnight. Also by one of her step-sons, Charles ‘Chuck’ Cummings and a greatgranddaughter, Aurora PatienceAdele Beha, and great-grandson Brady James Evans. Fran often said she would sure be greeted by crowd when she came to the Gate. Fran is survived by four stepchildren: Billie Virginia Christian, San Leandro, California; Michael (Jeannette) Cummings, Laguna Nigel, California; Patrisha Cummings (widow of Chuck), Lacey, Washington; Richard (Alice) Cummings, Kanehoe, Hawaii; and Pamela (Billy) Brandenburg, Raytown, Missouri. Also by twelve grandchildren: Brett Bammer, Todd Bammer, Christopher Bammer, Jason Cummings, Sarah Beha, Andrea Gemmel, Jeff Gemmel, Jenni Cummings, Alexandra Simmons, Sean Cummings, Will Cummings and Tyler Cummings. Also twenty six great-grandchildren, Audrieana Bammer, Jonathan Bender, Alyssa Bender, Dylan Ream, MacKenzie Bammer, Emily Ream, Kayla Bender, Nathaniel Beha, DeLaney Bammer, Paxton Bammer, Riley
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Officers Benefit Fund and the Raytown Emergency Assistance Program. Registration for the four-player scramble starts at 11 a.m. The tournament is being held at Teetering Rocks Executive Links, located at 12040 E. 86th Street. The cost of the tournament is $80 per player, or $320 per team. In addition to tournament play, the event includes a closest to the pin contest, longest putt and longest drive contests; a silent auction and a raffle. For more information on the tournament, contact Police Benefit Fund Secretary Mike McDonough at 816-304-0702. Electronic registration is available by sending forms to RaytownGolfBenefit@ gmail.com. 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 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 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
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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 816-3566788 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) 358-8843 CITY MEETING SCHEDULE Board of Alderman Monthly: First and Third Tuesday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http:// www.raytown.mo.us Board of Education Monthly: Second Monday at 6:30 pm 6608 Raytown Road http://RaytownSchools.org Board of Zoning Adjustment Commission Monthly: Second Thursday at
37. Actress Lupino 38. Time units (abbr.) 39. Moses’ elder brother 40. 4th Caliph of Islam 41. Treaty of Rome creation 42. Theatrical play 43. Told on 45. “To tie” in Spanish 46. Amidst 47. Exchange for money 48. Bar game missile 49. Pluto or ___ Pater CLUES DOWN 1. Selfishness 2. Cinnamon source 3. Revolutionary firearm 4. Br. university town river 5. Lower back region 6. Relating to oil 7. Soil 9. Cause to lose courage 10. Pushed in nose dog 12. Dregs
7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Council on Aging Committee Monthly: Third Thursday at 4:15 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Fire Protection District Monthly: Second and Fourth Tuesday at 9:00 am City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http:// www.raytownfire.com Human Relations Commission Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Parks Board Monthly: Third Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave. http://raytownparks. com Planning & Zoning Commission Monthly: First Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Tree Board Monthly: 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Sept.-May) Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave http://raytowntreeboard.org Check the City website for scheduling adjustments due to holidays, etc. Many committees, boards and commissions meet on an as needed basis. The meetings of the following Boards and Task Forces are infrequent but will be posted on the City’s Events Calendar when convened. Building Code of Appeals Board of Equalization Community Health Advisory Committee Economic Development Advisory Committee Elected Officials Compensation Committee Industrial Development Authority Property Maintenance Board Raytown Community Foundation (Goes through Truman Heartland) Raytown Safe Routes to Schools Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www. RaytownEagle.com or email Events@RaytownEagle.com
14. Part of a cheer 15. Point midway between NE and E 18. Female sheep 19. Main 21. In a way, tangled 22. WWII female grunts 23. Nothing 26. Hoover’s organization 27. Before 28. Patti Hearst’s captors 29. One point S of due E 30. Film splicer & viewer 31. Something curved in shape 32. Possessed 33. Patagonian hares 34. Gave a formal speech 35. Resident of Mogadishu 36. Tangles 37. Annona diversifolia 40. Mures river city 41. Same as 15 across 44. Explosive
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Back-to-School basics, tips for creating healthy, homemade meals The start of a new school year means less time to think about dinner. The good news is, with just a little advance planning and these three easy tips, in no time you’ll be whipping up wholesome “A+” meals your family will love. Stock Your Pantry Add canned fruits, vegetables, proteins and soups to your back-to-school shopping list. Like home canning, cans seal in foods’ natural goodness and nutrition, making hearty, homemade meals simple and delicious. Get Creative For a healthy, homecooked dinner, all you need is a can opener, a strainer and some imagination. Canned crushed tomatoes, sliced carrots and chopped spinach create a savory Vegetable Lasagna worthy of seconds, and canned chicken with white beans, hominy and chicken broth combine for a white chicken chili that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Involve Kids in Meal Prep Moms face a number of challenges when trying to get their kids to eat more fruit
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and vegetables. According to a recent study conducted by Cans Get You Cooking, canned foods help a majority of moms (76 percent) get fruits and vegetables on the table, and into kids’ diets. Another way to encourage kids to eat healthy meals is to include them in meal preparation, which also teaches skills like measuring, counting and following directions. For more nutritious and flavorful recipes for backto-school, visit CansGetYouCooking.com.
• Two celery stalks, diced • One large garlic clove, minced • Two tablespoons vegetable oil • One tablespoon chili powder • One tablespoon ground cumin • Two 10-ounce cans chicken breast, drained and flaked • One 15.5-ounce can small white beans, drained and rinsed • One 15.5-ounce can white hominy, drained and rinsed • One 14.5-ounce can chicken broth • One 4.5-ounce can chopped green chilies, drained • 1/2 teaspoon salt
White Chicken Chili
Ingredients: • One large onion, chopped
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• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper • Two tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or cilantro • Sour cream • Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish Preparation: 1. In a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, cook onion, celery and garlic in hot oil for approximately five minutes until they are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. 2. Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook for one minute. Add chicken, white beans, hominy, chicken broth, green chilies, salt and pepper. Over high heat, heat to boiling; reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. 3. To serve, garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with sour cream and shredded cheese. Serves: 6 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes
Vegetable Lasagna
Ingredients: • One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• One large garlic clove, crushed • One teaspoon dried basil • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper • One 15-ounce container ricotta cheese • One large egg • 12 no-boil lasagna noodles • One 14.5-ounce can sliced carrots, well drained • One 13.5-ounce can chopped spinach, well drained • Two cups shredded mozzarella cheese • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation 1. In a 2-quart saucepan over high heat, heat tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce to low and simmer uncovered 10 minutes to blend flavors. 2. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 12-by-8-inch baking dish. 3. In a medium bowl combine ricotta cheese and egg and mix well. 4. Spoon tomato sauce on bottom of dish to coat. Place three uncooked noodles lengthwise across the pan. Top with 1/3 of tomato
sauce. With a spatula, spread 1/3 of ricotta mixture. Scatter 1/3 of carrots and spinach on ricotta and 1/3 of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with uncooked noodles, tomato sauce, ricotta, vegetables and mozzarella two more times. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. 5. Cover dish with foil; bake for 30 minutes. Uncover dish; bake 10 minutes longer. Let cool before cutting. Serves: 12 Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes
Got a favorite, family or awardwinning recipe? We’d love to share it with Raytown. E-mail to editor@ raytowneagle.com or give us a call at 313-0202
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Cummings, Mason Bammer, Alyssa Evans, Mariah Cummings, Victoria Beha, Allison Cummings, Nick Gemmell, Jeremiah Beha, Cheyenne Bammer, Kaitlynn Gemmell, Cassandra & Victoria Bammer, Will Bammer, Ryely Bammer, Elijah Beha and Ashlynn Evans. Loving brother and sister-inlaw, Larry & Melva Cummings and sisters-in-law, Maxine Hendren, Edith June Wiley, Joan Hillyard, Dixie Cummings and Delores Cummings, as well as many nieces and nephews. Fran had many close friends who will miss her dearly Fran’s “kids” never considered her a step-mother. Her open heart and kind nature were irresistible. Fran had a brand of kindness that drew people to her naturally. The love she shared with Bill was amazing to witness. Although they married when they were in their Golden Years, their marriage had all the devotion, fun and hand holding of a starry-eyed first love. We were blessed to be a part of such a relationship. The family would like to thank all the staff at John Knox Village Care Center. We save a special place in our hearts for Mary Lea and Walt Chadwick. They loved Fran so much and showed it every day. Fran always knew that Mary Lea or Walt separately or together would come peeping in her door on a regular basis not only to see to her needs, but to just sit and visit and be certain she always could feel she was still a part of the world. Visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 p.m. followed by funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri.
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Raytown Sports Blue Jays at Park Hill South Jamboree
Annual blue-white game at Chitwood Stadium
Photos by R.C. Jones Junior Charles Foster on a touchdown run against Liberty during the Park Hill South Jamboree this past Friday.
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Junior midfielder Josh Franco stretches to bring the ball under control during the annual blue-white game Aug. 17 at Chitwood Stadium.
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ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION The following real estate will be sold at public auction located 9807 Bennington, Kansas City, Mo. (3 blocks west of Blue Ridge Boulevard at 99th Street)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 6:00 P.M.
REAL ESTATE Nice 4-bedroom ranch style home with living room, 1-1/2 bath, kitchen with eating area, full basement, single car attached garage, roof like new, located on shaded lot with fence-in back yard. Terms: $2500 down day of sale (cash or cashiers’ check) balance and possession in 30 days. Title insurance will be provided by seller. All 2014 taxes and prior will be paid by seller, 2015 taxes will be pro-rated from day of sale. Property to be sold as is, no warranties made. Public viewing of property will be Sunday, August 23rd, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. For further information concerning real estate contact Larry or Aaron Cantrell, Auctioneers, 816-293-5847 or 816-645-1024. PROPERTY OF: JESSIE BURROW
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