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Raytown basketball pro hosts inaugural kids camp
Photos by Grant Pfizenmaier George Goode, a professional basketball player in Germany, puts on a basketball camp for Raytown kids at the Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church Aug. 23. By Kris Collins Over the weekend Raytown kids had the opportunity to get pointers from George Goode, a professional basketball player whose talents have taken him abroad, during the first Hoops and Hot Dogs youth basketball camp hosted at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church. Goode, a Raytown native, currently plays in Germany, but he was stateside to give back to the community. Pat Jackson, pastor at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, said Goode had wanted to give back in some way; coincidentally the church
Gary Oberlander prepares hot dogs for the Hoops and Hot Dogs basketball camp put on by George Goode, professional player, and Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church.
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Donavan Fletcher-Pruitt, 6, releases a jump shot at the Hoops and Hot Dogs basketball camp. Donavan also gave George Goode, the professional player who led the clinic, a run for his money in a game of H.O.R.S.E.
was at the same time in the process of organizing a basketball and ministry program. “George is interested in having a free clinic for kids in Raytown around basketball next summer and we’re in discussions with the school district to make that happen,” Jackson said. “It’s something George is interested in — not only talking about basketball skills and things like that … but he wants to talk to the youth about his own life experience. He also wants to involve some other pros.” Goode is a 2007 graduate of Raytown South High School and he
played for a University of Louisville NCAA National Championship side. Goode has also played in Taiwan and will play for a team in Qatar this fall. Jackson said he is also entering into discussion with the Raytown Parks and Recreation Department about the prospect of involving Goode to some degree in the parks’ youth sports programs. “We’re excited about the prospect of kind of a long-term partnership with George as he seeks to give back to his community,” Jackson said. “He’s just a real stand-up guy. We’re just delighted to have the relationship. It’s a start.”
Approximately 20 kids attended the program Aug. 23. Members of the Raytown Fire Protection District were on standby and volunteers prepared hot dogs for clinic participants. “There was a particular young man named Donavan — he’s 6 years old — who got into a ferocious H.O.R.S.E. match with George, and George won all the games that he played, but there were times where Donavan would sink a relatively deep shot and George would say, ‘OK, now. OK.’ It was a lot of fun to watch and see that little boy’s face light up as he had a chance to play with George,” Jackson said.
of the equation when he reached out to The Raytown-Brooking Eagle about his vast collection of highly documented Raytown happenings. His YouTube channel is public. “I really did it primarily for me,” Pierce said. “Then it got to the point where I had a couple of people I knew that said they’d like to see them … The Boy Scout troop I went to back in the ‘60s primarily, it was a huge Boy Scout troop up there at the Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church. I figured somebody out there may want to see these pictures. I know I hadn’t seen a lot of them and I certainly didn’t remember a lot of them. It was nice to go back and see that.” Lester Pierce died in 2004 and he left behind 14,982 color slides of photographs he had taken. The first video on Pierce’s YouTube Channel was uploaded eight
months ago and he has been adding to the collection since — the most recent upload was Aug. 10. Pierce said he has no idea how many hours he has invested in the project. It takes approximately three to four hours to digitize 50 slides, he said. The photos were taken on 35mm Kodak Kodachrome color slides. Pierce said his father used state-of-the-art cameras, film and film developing equipment at the time. Though the photos were taken approximately 50 years ago, the photo quality is comparable to contemporary standards. The photos available for viewing on Pierce YouTube channel are primarily from 1969 — 1973. There are plenty of others, he said, but they are now in the hands of Troop 469. Pierce said he left the troop
after 1973 and wanted to make the photos available to anyone who may still be in contact or involved with the troop. Contrary to what one may think when hearing about a cache of old photos, the organization and documentation is first class. Lester Pierce kept a book of notes of who was in the photographs, and when and where they were taken. In order to avoid a tired cliche, it is sufficient to say the photos evoke more emotions and will presumably surface memories far more effectively than the written word can do here. The captured sliver of Raytown life in the late 1960s and ‘70s may most easily be found by searching for “Boy Scout Troop 469 Raytown MO” through Google. It’s not a bad black hole to get sucked into for a few hours.
Raytowner documents Boy Scout history via YouTube
By Kris Collins
If a Raytown history buff is lucky enough, he or she, exploring the depths of the black hole that is called the Internet, may stumble across a trove of snippets from the past in the form of Raytownian John Pierce’s eponymous YouTube channel “John Pierce.” His channel is packed with slideshows of photos and film footage from the 1960s and ‘70s. There are home movies of Little League games, there is footage of the 1962 National Parachute Championship in Olathe and dozens of slideshows of photos of Raytown’s Boy Scout Troop 469, which still exists today. Pierce’s father, Lester W. Pierce, took the videos and photographs. Thankfully, John Pierce took luck out
Photos courtesy of John Pierce Members of Boy Scout Troop 469 camp overnight at Coolane Farm near Sibley March 21, 1971.
Boy Scout from Troop 469 gather behind the Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, at 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd., before a departure for the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation summer camp near Osceola on July 24, 1971.
Boy Scouts from Troop 469 at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation waterfront program on the Osage River near Osceola in August 1969.
9th Annual Invitational Art Show exceeds record attendance
By Diane Krizek
The Raytown Artist’s Association hosted the 9th Annual Invitational Art Show Aug. 21 and 22, attracting a record of 78 artists from the metro area. Judges deliberated for more than three hours to choose the best work in each of the 10 categories. The winners were announced at the Friday night reception that was open to the artists, RAA members
and donors who perused the art exhibit while Flute Circle musicians provided melodic music. Mayor Mike McDonough was present to deliver a proclamation recognizing RAA’s contributions to the community, which the organization has been a part of for more than 50 years. RAA President Dawn Thomas opened the award ceremony with “Creativity takes courage…,” words by French artist Henri Matisse whose
final years were spent creating art while bedridden. Dawn, who has spent over four decades of her life as a high school art teacher, said, “As artists, we are often isolated and introspective. Our work demands it. When we finish, we seek gratification beyond our own from our peers. Non-artists don’t get it. We go completely to another place, tapping into the universal, beyond ego and self, working without a map to
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By Kris Collins Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders said Monday at a press conference the FBI is investigating the use of excessive force at the Jackson County Detention Center. “Today, the acting Director of Corrections Joe Piccinini and I briefed the county legislature on several incidents involving the possible use of excessive force by corrections officers,” Sanders said. “We laid out a two-step plan to both invite a federal investigation, and to launch a proactive independent review of jail policies and procedures.” Jackson County Director of Communications Mark Siettmann declined to provide details about the four incidents of excessive use of force between May and July. “Basically, any details were not talking about because of the ongoing investigation,” he said. The four incidents came to light after an internal investigation. In response, the county has formed a Department of Corrections task force that will review policies and procedures of the Jackson County Detention Center. The task force will be led by Kansas City Police Commissioner Alvin Brooks and include former Kansas City Board of Police Commissioner Lisa Pelofsky, University of Missouri Kansas City law professor Bill Eckhardt, and John Fierro, Mattie Rhodes Center president and CEO. The task force will review and make recommendations related to detainee housing, access to mental health and other services, employee retention and training, and other issues related to detainee and staff welfare, including conditions at the facility. The task force is scheduled to present its findings and recommendations to Sanders and the Jackson County Legislature on or before Nov. 2. “We are fortunate to have the FBI helping with an investigation at the detention center,” Sanders said. “At the same time we want to be sure we do everything we can internally, and through the task force, make sure our focus is where it should be.” Sanders asked corrections staff to alert both state and federal investigators when learning of possible excessive use of force incidents at the jail.
Legislature approves fund transfers, awards contracts
Mayor Mike McDonough delivers a proclamation to RRA President Dawn Thomas in recognition of the organization’s contribution to the community.
The following items were approved on the consent agenda Aug. 24 by the Jackson County Legislature: • 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
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Raytownian named civil affairs battalion commander
Lt Col. Chris M. Romero recently assumed command of the 405th Civil Affairs Battalion in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Romero, of Raytown, is a 24year veteran of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department. As a reservist, he and his family have faced seven overseas deployments. Due to the demand for civilian experts, 96 percent of the civil affairs personnel come from the United
States Army Reserve. They act as a liaison between the civilian inhabitants of a warzone or disaster area and the military presence. In 2001, Romero first deployed for a year to Kosovo, followed by two tours to Iraq. He also served another year in Kuwait, and he has deployed on short missions to Mali, Africa and Bogota, Colombia. Recently, Romero de-
ployed to Stuttgart, Germany to support the United States European Command where he served as a civil affairs joint planner. He returned July 2015. A month later, Romero was selected to lead the 405th Civil Affairs Battalion as its commander. The change of command ceremony took place on Aug. 8. Romero is a graduate of the Command and General Staff
College Intermediate Level Education Course, and the Naval Post Graduate School for Security, Stability and Development in Complex Operations. His most distinguished awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, NATO Medal, the Combat Action Badge, and the Parachutist Badge.
Lt. Col. Chris Romero, center, poses for a Photos courtesy of Thao Romero the change of command ceremony with his The five companies of the 405th Civil Affairs Battalion on Romero’s left, and his mother and three stand at attention during the change of command siblings. They drove 10 hours from New ceremony. support him.
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Lt. Col. Chris Romero (facing away) receives the 405th Civil Affairs Battalion guidon flag during the change of command ceremony at Pleasant Grove High School in Utah as a symbolic gesture of assuming command of the unit.
Area legislators talk shop at Raytowner named “all-star” for Royals Charities Raytown chamber luncheon
Photos courtesy of Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce State Rep. Bonnaye Mims, far left, speaks during the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon while Mark Smith, chamber board chairman, from left, Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls and Rep. Tom McDonald look on. Four area legislators and a representative from U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt’s office were at the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday to speak about the current state of affairs in the political sphere, what issues are likely to come up during the upcoming legislative session, and to answer questions from the audience. State Sen. Shalonn “KiKi” Curls, Rep. Tom McDonald, Rep. Bonnaye Mims, Rep. Brandon Ellington and Matt Haase, deputy state director for Blunt, spoke for approximately four minutes
each and addressed issues such as minimum wage, education, health care and ethics reformation. Many topics were discussed, but the lion’s share of time was spent discussing ethics at the capital, which McDonald noted has been a point of embarrassment for the capitol this summer with the resignation of John Diehl, who was the speaker of the House before resigning after it was discovered he had allegedly exchanged inappropriate text messages with and sexually harassed two interns.
Ellington, Curls, Mims and McDonald all voiced opinions on the ethics reform and were in agreement that the no-limit policy on candidate campaign donations needed to change. Though, Ellington said the status quo won’t change until new legislators are in office because the allure of large financial donations is too great among the Republican majority chambers. Curls and Mims recommended constituents contact their state representatives and senators to voice concerns over the no-limit campaign contribution policy.
Photo courtesy of Marjorie Mohler Walter Lisa Emerson, second from left, receives congratulations from Royals mascot Sluggerrr at a baseball game Tuesday after Emerson was recognized as one of the Royals organization’s “all-stars.” By Kris Collins Lisa Emerson, a life-long resident of Raytown, was honored Tuesday at the Royals game as an All-Star of the Month for the Royals Charities, the eleemosynary arm of the organization. Marie Dispenza, Royals Charities director, said Emerson raises money for charitable giveaways by selling raffle tickets during the 50/50 raffle at Royals games. She has worked for Royals Charities for approximately one year. “We select an all-star from each team in the stadium — the ushers have an allstar, security has an all-star,
and 50/50 raffle staff has an all-star,” Dispenza said. “I choose an all-star two times during the season. We’re basically rewarding people for their excellent customer service to guests.” Emerson, along with other all-stars from other departments, was brought down to the field and recognized for her work for the organization. Emerson’s efforts, along with the other staff of Royals Charities, have been able to raise an average of over $8,000 per game from the Royals fans this year. “It was a special thing,” Emerson said. “I was very surprised to get that, especially not having worked
there longer than a few of them (co-workers) … It feels great because I’m helping out the community.” Emerson said she originally started working for Royals Charities because her uncle said the department needed extra help for the playoffs last year. After they were over, she stayed on. Royals Charities benefits nonprofit organizations that provide service to children and the military throughout the Kansas City area. More information on Royals Charities is available at http://kansascity.royals.mlb. com/kc/community/charities.jsp.
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Home Skillet closes
The Raytown-Brooking Eagle has received phone calls and emails from patrons of Home Skillet reporting that it “has closed due to unforeseen circumstances.” The business is family-owned and discus-
sions are being held in regard to the possibility of re-opening the restaurant. The Raytown-Brooking Eagle expects to receive an official statement from the owners and will report on any developments.
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Public Service Commission approves change to KC P&L fuel adjustment charge The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by KCP&L-Greater Missouri Operations Company to change the fuel adjustment charge on the monthly bills of its electric customers. The change reflects fuel and purchased power costs during the six-month period December 2014 through May. The change in the fuel adjustment charge will take effect on Sept. 1. It will mean a decrease of approximately $3.11 a month for the typical residential customer in the Kansas City service and a decrease of approximately $2.69 a month for the typical residential customer in the St. Joseph service territory. The fuel adjustment charge was authorized by
the commission for KCP&LGMO in a regular rate case in 2007. The fuel adjustment charge tariff allows the company to pass increases or decreases in its net fuel and purchased power costs to customers outside of a general rate case. The FAC allows the company to recover most – up to 95 percent – of its costs, but not all, to encourage conservation and prudence in fuel use by the company. Any charges resulting from the fuel adjustment clause must appear in a separate category on customers’ bills. Fuel adjustment charges are intended to help companies deal with volatility in fuel pricing. KCP&L-GMO provides electric service to approximately 314,900 customers.
REAP seeking food donation Raytown Emergency Assistance Program is running low on food supplies for needy families and is seeking donations. Raytown Emergency Assistance Program, commonly called REAP, gives out 18,000 to 20,000 items of food to more than 350 families per month. REAP’s next food drive is not for two months. The most needed items are: canned fruit, pasta sauce, canned soup, canned
or frozen meat, and toiletries or hygienic products. Donations may be dropped off at the REAP office, located at 9300 E. 75th St., 9 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or at the barrels at the Raytown HyVee and 63rd Street Apple Market. Financial donations may be made at www.RaytownREAP.org/donate. A $20 donation feeds a family of three for two weeks.
MoDOT hiring seasonal workers for winter
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Kansas City District is hosting a job fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, in Lee’s Summit, MO, to hire 100 seasonal Maintenance workers. An estimated 400 district maintenance employees will be ready to plow if a regional or statewide storm hits, but MoDOT must also rely on extra help. Each year the department recruits seasonal workers to fill the gaps and get the job done. “We staff our mainte-
nance forces at a level that will allow us to provide good service to Missourians, but if a winter storm hits and crews are working around the clock, we need to make sure we have enough people on hand to operate safely,” said Kansas City District Maintenance Engineer Jesse Skinner. “Hiring seasonal maintenance workers is one of the most cost-effective ways we can get this extra help during winter storms.” Employment may be sought at www.MoDOT. mo.gov/KansasCity.
Construction Update: Kansas City road updates The Kansas City District of the Missouri Department of Transportation issued the following construction update on projects impacting motorists this week. For a complete list of all active projects in the area, visit http://traveler.modot.org/. Long-term projects that will impact daily commutes include: • Manchester Bridge project on Interstate 70 near Interstate 435 interchange will have intermittent lane closures. • I-70 at Blackwater Bridges outside Saline County the line are down to one lane in both directions. Expect de-
lays during Friday and Sunday afternoons. • Bridge repairs along Interstate 29 will impact commuters and traffic to Kansas City International Airport. Consider alternate routes. • Interstate 35 and the Pleasant Valley Interchange project will have intermittent traffic impacts. Consult the traveler information map for details. Short-term projects to consider that will impact daily commutes include: • Pavement striping could impact traffic on northbound I-29 between U.S. 24 to Front Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Conservation department offers Wingshooting classes in KC area The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer Effective Wingshooting for the Hunter courses in the Kansas City and Warrensburg areas in September. These courses help shotgun hunters improve shooting skills, understand shot shell loads and choke patterns, estimate range, and understand the benefits of nontoxic shot. The Missouri Department of Correction’s Lake City Shooting Range in Jackson County will host a twoday Effective Wingshooting course Oct. 2 and Oct. 3. The course is free, but pre-registration is required. Registration opens Sept. 1 and closes
Sept. 26. The Oct. 2 session will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the range, located at 28505 E. Truman Road, Buckner, Mo. On Oct. 3, the session will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Registration may be done over the phone by calling 816-2493194. Participants must bring their own shotguns and choke tubes. They can bring hunting ammunition if they wish to test patterns. The department of conservation will provide nontoxic steel shot free of charge. The courses will include shooting on trap ranges. More information on the course is available at http:// on.mo.gov/1Lg89Y3.
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“Community Ties” Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance
which pulled together many to promote wellness on August 8th. And this month, the Caring for Kids initiative renews its work of partnering Raytown’s 10 elementary schools with faith communities and businesses. All of these efforts deepen our stake in the lives of our neighbors – and enrich our own lives. As a member of the Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance (RCIFA), I wanted to share one more way that the Alliance is seeking to promote our sense of community. This fall, RCIFA will produce its first annual “Raytown Area Faith Community Directory.” We are seeking to include all of the faith communities that fall within Raytown and inside the “box” that is bordered by I-70 to the north, 435 to the west, 470 to the south and Noland Road to the east. We will also offer a section to list
non-profit organizations whose mission is to assist Raytown area residents in need. For information about how to have your faith community or non-profit organization included in the Directory, please visit www.rcifa. org or call 816-353-2296. “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” was a favorite hymn of my grandmother. As we follow with interest and concern the ways that our nation is grappling with divisions across lines of race, ethnicity, politics and economics, I’m grateful for the ties that bind us together in Raytown. What opportunities do you see to knit our neighborhoods and communities yet more closely together?
This month I want to share a few thoughts about endowments and their effectiveness and strategic value. One of the important roles that Truman Heartland Community Foundation serves is honoring and preserving the legacy of people who wish to make a positive impact in their community through their charitable giving. When someone leaves an estate gift for charitable purposes they often instruct us to create an endowment. The concept of an endowed fund is that it will provide perpetual support for charitable programs that are important to the donor. The goal is for the endowed fund to be making grants in future years that have the same buying power as grants today. The endowed fund must be strategically invested and managed so it will grow over time to enable larger grants in the future to keep pace with inflation. One question about endowments that is often asked is: Why would anyone want to tie up money and
only spend the income from the fund? Wouldn’t there be a greater impact if it was all spent now to meet current needs? While the spend-itall-now approach would address more needs of today, an endowment fund will have a much greater overall impact and will be more strategically utilized. Let’s use as a simple example a couple who creates an endowment fund of $100,000 through a bequest to benefit their church. Instead of giving the entire amount to their church to use for its current needs and wants, they have arranged to have their church continue to receive their annual support forever. The current spending policy of our board of directors is a 5 percent annual payout based on a three-year average of the balance of the fund. This endowed fund with investment earnings of 8 percent and paying out 5 percent will have over 25 years made gifts to the church of $186,000, nearly twice the initial amount, and will still have a balance of $190,000. Over 50 years cumulative gifts will be $541,000, with a balance of $360,000 still in
the fund. That’s the power of an endowment. Endowments are used for many purposes and one popular purpose is scholarship funds. Forrest and Marjorie Martin had no children but greatly valued education and entrusted your community foundation with a bequest of $1.1 million in 2006 to be used for scholarships for students graduating from any high school in our Eastern Jackson County region. Entrusted with this important responsibility our board of directors identified an unmet need for scholarships. The challenge for many college students is that it’s much easier to get scholarships for your freshman year in college, but many of those scholarships go away after the first year. The scholarships created from this generous gift are for students who have achieved 36 hours of college credit, so it’s focused on the sophomore in college who is challenged to stay in school when those first-year-only scholarship funds have dried up. There is also a graduate school scholarship and one for technical school studies. Scholarships range from $2,000 to $4,000
per year. Since 2007, the Forrest and Marjorie Martin Scholarship fund has awarded scholarships totaling $386,000 to 51 students. Anyone who has investments and is thinking about the timing of the Martin’s bequest clearly realizes that shortly after their gift was made we had a historic downturn in the economy and stock market, and may wonder how well this scholarship fund did weathering this storm. The Forest and Marjorie Martin Scholarship Fund continued to make scholarships grants even during the economic and market downturn. The balance of the fund today is $960,000. The Martin’s $1.1 million estate gift is estimated to generate $2.2 million in scholarships over 25 years and $6 million in 50 years. Endowment funds are a power tool, particularly when they are paired with a strong community foundation like ours with expertise in strategically managing endowed funds. We are honored to serve charitable members of our community and strategically manage their endowment as we honor and preserve their legacy.
Last week, Raytown got its third National Park Service certified historical site, Cave Spring, chosen for being on the historic Santa Fe, Oregon and California trails. The other two sites are the Rice-Tremonti Home and the Raytown Historical Society Museum. Al Maddox, executive director of Cave Spring and member of the Santa Fe Trail Association, said the designation is important to not only history but the city. “The big thing is Raytown is a big part of the three trails states as it was then as it is now because of our location,” he said. “This location will make us the only city on the Santa Fe Trail that will empty into the Katy Trail, so that’s one feature we’ve got that nobody else has. It gives us a chance to show off our historical impor-
tance on this trail.” Furthermore, Maddox said the certification is important as the 200th anniversary, in 2021, of the Santa Fe Trails approaches. “That sounds like a long way off, but it’s not,” Maddox said. “That’ll be a one-year celebration by the United States government and the big thing is we hope we can have all of our walking trails done by that time. “The other thing that is important about Raytown is it’s the only city of our size on the Santa Fe Trail that has the original trail running through the city from city limits to city limits. Everybody else has a broken trail of some kind, or they don’t have it where it originally went.” There is also a real estate implication tied to the certi-
fied historical site designation. Maddox said there is typically a 10 percent increase in property value of land around historical sites. Additionally, The Santa Fe Trail Association is honoring both the Cave Spring Association and the Friends of RiceTremonti Home Association with the Heritage Preservation Awards at The Santa Fe Trail Association Symposium and Membership meetings in Santa Fe, New Mexico Sept. 16-20. Neither organization will be able to have representatives attend the award ceremony. Therefore a pre-presentation award ceremony will be held from 10 a.m. — 12 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Trailside Center, located at 9901 Holmes in Kansas City. The program Saturday will include PowerPoint presen-
tation that will update members and guests on the current status of the 3-Trails Corridor from the upper Independence/ Wayne City Landing on the Missouri River to Gardner Junction in Kansas. According to Larry Short, with the 3-Trails Corridor Partnership, the National Park Service was in Raytown all last week and the 3-Trails Corridor Partnership met with the Mid-America Regional Council and officials from each of the eight cities along the corridor, including Raytown. A comprehensive plan is being developed for the retracement trail along the 40-mile corridor and the attendees at last week’s meetings came away with knowledge of the economic impact and advantages the trail systems provide each of the communities.
What is it that binds us together as a community? That was the question that went through my mind as I attended the Raytown Board of Alderman meeting this week. I heard about the exciting plans for the Santa Fe Trail bike path that will crisscross Raytown. Another person shared about an upcoming Beerfest that will draw people to Raytown from across the metro. A new police officer was sworn in for duty to serve and protect all the people in Raytown. I also thought of some other
significant events in August that help tether us together in Raytown. The Raytown Summer Lunch Ministry, which has provided free lunches for children during the summer months for a few years, prepared and put in the hands of a child the 100,000th lunch this month! Led by Raytown Christian Church, this ministry draws together an amazing array of people from houses of faith, civic organizations and other individual citizens stepping forward to help. The Raytown Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Raytown Health & Community Fair
Rev. Pat Jackson Rev. Jackson is pastor of Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church and president of the Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance.
Endowments and weathering the storm Submitted by Phil Hanson Truman Heartland Association president and CEO
Raytown gets third National Park Service certified site
Raytown economic development director to resign in September
By Kris Collins
Raytown Economic Development Director Tom Cole will be leaving his position with the city in September. Cole submitted his resignation Tuesday, but he won’t be abandoning the economic development industry. He plans to put his skills to work in the private sector as the vicepresident of asset and property management with Prairie Fire Development Group. “My roots with Prairie Fire and the mission at hand date back many years, but now is the time to forge our skills into a solid partnership,” Cole said in an email. “This is an exceptional opportunity for both me and Vaquero Midwest, an economic development consulting firm I commissioned in 2009. While I will be managing operations … of Prairie Fire’s affordable, market-rate senior living developments, Vaquero Midwest will provide critical ancillary services, including business development, incentive attainment, site selection, ombudsman services and numerous due diligence
tasks.” Cole has been with the city for six years, and he said he “mostly enjoyed” his time with the city, as it gave him a chance to advance his real estate development skills. “In just six years, we have made significant improvements to the community by fostering the recruitment of nearly 100 new businesses, creating well over 1,000 new jobs and spawning several large redevelopment projects that have bolstered aesthetics and amenities during a very challenging period in our economic history,” he said. Specifically, he mentioned the redevelopment of the former Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Berbiglia, former Wal-Mart and Hy-Vee buildings as highlights of his time with the city “Each project has dramatically enhanced the aesthetic appeal of key properties while also renewing such properties with tenants such as Hy-Vee Fuel Station, Aldi, Jimmy John’s, GameStop, IHOP, Sutherlands and others,” he said. However, Cole said this new path is one he has been working
toward for his entire career. Calls to Raytown Administrator Mahesh Sharma and to Public Information Officer Brenda Gustafson were not re-
turned before Raytown-Brooking Eagle press time. It is unclear at the moment if or when the position will be filled or who will serve as interim director.
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Letters to the editor Dear Editor: After Labor Day the Missouri General Assembly will meet in the Constitutionally required Veto Session. Legislators will consider overriding the vetoes by Governor Jay Nixon of House and Senate bills passed in the 2015 regular session. One potential override attempt may be of House Bill 42, legislation that originally addressed transfer issues affecting suburban public school districts due to decertification of Kansas City and some St. Louis area urban districts. HB 42 caused particular problems for Jackson county suburban school districts as it authorized charter schools in districts like Raytown, Independence, Blue Springs, and Lees Summit. Many education leaders concluded this was an attempt to downgrade
our area public schools at the expense of local taxpayers. Charter schools use public funds and do not have publicly elected board members. This is privatization of quality public education actually hurts public school districts by taking money for important educational resources and programs. This is not good for public school children. Private education is an alternative for parents but not using public funds. Public education is the foundation of our democratic society and should be protected and maintained. Please contact your Missouri legislators and ask them to vote no on any override attempt of the veto of HB 42. Thank you. James Barnes
Starting School They come so small, so shining; Still warm with the glow of summer sun and mother’s lap They come to seek, they know not what They come because a door has closed And Mother said: “It’s time for school.” And like a mother bird, she gently eased them from the nest. Some come on thunderous, running feet They cannot wait to grasp the brush And paint the whole world red or orange Or build a tower of blocks so high They dare not breathe for fear it will collapse Their laughter spills from their parted lips And reaches up into their eyes. And going home, their school made treasure Clutched in moist hands Push open the door, that earlier closed behind, and shouts, “ I have a friend - a friend that’s mine.” Some come on trembling feet That scarce will take them through the door To join the growing, noisy crowd They stand and look and look And try to keep the tears from flowing No paint or brush or blocks for them It is enough to stand and think And maybe turn the pages of a book These are not ready yet to leave the nest But come tomorrow These too, will wear a smile And whisper softly, “I have a friend”... Written in 1964 by Carolyn Mabbott, a retired kindergarten teacher at Spring Valley School
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Hiding from your children is better than it sounds
Jason Offutt There are days when every parent spends at least five minutes in the bathroom with the door locked to simply be alone. For those of you without children, this may seem weird. And not just weird, but Hollywood parent weird; something Lindsay Lohan’s folks probably did. For those of you with children, this may not only be all that keeps you from suffering a mental breakdown, it’s the only time you get to eat cookies without sharing. Being a parent isn’t for the weak, or the sane. As much as parental behavior changes from one child to the next, I wouldn’t say we’d survive a competency hearing any time soon. Take, for example, your first child. Parents with one baby are Bubble Wrap Parents. If Bubble Wrap Parents only have one baby, they stay Bubble Wrap Parents for life and still cut their child’s food. He’s now 36. Bubble Wrap Parents have safeguarded every drawer, door, electric outlet, sharp corner and whiskey decanter in the house. They’ve moved everything potentially dangerous at least six feet off the floor (even the cat), and document every day of their child’s life on an electronic device to watch later and grade their parenting performance for the day. When Kid No. 2 comes around, everything changes. Kid No. 2 turns Bubble Wrap Parents into He’s Fine Parents. The baby dropped his pacifier at the park and put it back in his mouth without Mom and Dad cleansing it in hospital-grade disinfectant. He’s fine. The baby just ate table
food. He’s fine. The baby’s playing with Daddy’s power tools. He’s fine. The He’s Fine Parent understands and appreciates how crazy they were with the first baby, and often laugh quietly to themselves. “Hey, honey. Remember when we kept Little Johnny’s vaccinations up to date? Yeah, that was funny.” By the time parents get to their third child, parental standards have changed dramatically. These are the I Just Hope Someone Doesn’t Call DFS Parents. For example: Husband: Where’s the baby? Wife: In the kitchen, I think. She’s never where I left her. Husband (looking around the corner): Yes, she’s here. Looks like she got into the cutlery. Wife: Just as long as she hasn’t found my chocolate chips. Husband: Nope. Now she’s gone into the back yard through the doggie door. Probably grazing again. Wife: Free-range babies are the best. I Just Hope Someone Doesn’t Call DFS. Oh, the times this has happened in our house. The memories. I’m not sure if there’s some magical cut off number when parents become irrelevant in the rearing of a child. I imagine at around eight or nine children it gets kind of hard to make sure everyone’s dressed, bathed, fed, or to remember anyone’s name – even your own. The kids probably take care of their own upbringing at that point. So, when out there birthing babies, just remember, the more you have, the easier it is to parent – you just don’t. And don’t forget the simple pleasures of hiding in the bathroom. 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, accomplished what he set out to do in his life and career, Part III
By George Michaud Buddy was always somewhat vain in his approach to agents, managers and even recording producers, (especially the recording producers) because he wanted an arrangement to come across such that he was the conductor, engineer, producer and every other role connected to that particular recording. He was good at it, but lacked the “big-picture” prospective of either his current project in the studio or what the world around him looked like with respect to his career. He pretended to listen to Stan Irwin’s advice. “Stan is like a Dad to me”, Rich would say, but, as I mentioned in last week’s column, Stan spent thousands of dollars creating new arrangements, set it all up for a national debut, and at the last minute Buddy declined it all, so he didn’t listen to good advice mostly; as I said, he was afraid of failure. Technically, Buddy Rich really didn’t need to practice. His dexterity on the drums, his speed and technique was unsurpassed. During a break between shows that night I booked him I spoke of in Part I, he asked me, “Where do
you book most of your acts?” I said, “Much of our bookings are in and around the Los Angeles area, Reno, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas and Atlantic City.” He said, “Good. Maybe you can get my daughter booked at one of your Los Angeles venues for an extended engagement.” There it was again, as Stan Irwin warned me in advance. I was a bit taken back by that second reference to his daughter because I had listened to her music and perused her bio/resume during the first show. I was not at all impressed. Though, what can one say to a proud dad trying to sell his daughter in
Autographed photo of Buddy Rich courtesy of George Michaud show biz? Tell him I thought she just wasn’t ready? Not a good idea, so I just said, “I’ll do what I can and I’ll let Stan know if I can find a place for her.” “Okay. You’re the greatest,” he said. There were four or five celebrity jazz greats in the audience for the second and late show, which started at 10:30 p.m. Buddy never was
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32-year sentence given in Raytown airman’s death By Kris Collins An Anchorage man was sentenced to serve more than 30 years in prison Aug. 14 for the murder of a fellow airman from Raytown. James Devinn Thomas, 27, was sentenced by Superior Judge Jack Smith to serve 32 years for the murder of Clinton Reeves, 22, of Raytown, in 2012. Police documents state Reeves pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement to one count of second-degree murder and two counts of tampering with physical evidence. When first interviewed about Reeves’ disappearance on or about April 19, 2012, Thomas
denied any involvement. He later changed his story and reported different happenings on that evening to different law enforcement authorities. Thomas told police he came home to his residence April 19 to find Reeves on his loveseat with at towel over his head and an unknown man holding a gun. Thomas told police the man ordered him not to move and the man left with Reeves. Thomas then told police he cleaned blood off of his loveseat, couch and carpet, and disposed of the bloody rags and paper towels. Additionally, according to court documents, Thomas told police he disposed of the rags and loveseat in a dump-
ster and burned two sets of bloody clothes. Reeves’ body was found in Eagle River, Alaska May 9, 2012. Thomas was indicted by a federal grand jury June 15. The Alaska state medical examiner determined Reeves died from multiple blunt force impact strikes to his head. Police found a claw-like hammer in Thomas’ vehicle and a crime lab analysis revealed blood stains to be on the hammer. A forensic search of Thomas’ cell phone also showed he visited a website that referenced how to dispose of a human body. Reeves was a fuel technician at Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson.
Man charged in fatal shooting at barbeque By Kris Collins A Kansas City man is charged with 10 felonies for a shooting earlier this month that injured two and left one dead. Travis M. Still, 27, of Kansas City, was charged Aug. 17 for the shooting and death of Juan Subia, according to a statement from the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Subia was one of a group having a barbeque near 9th Street and Spruce Avenue Aug. 16. Police documents state the group had been gathered for several hours and Still was first noticed sitting on the curb across
Art continued from page 1 express what is beautiful to us. “Pablo Picasso said, ‘Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.’ We are always at the beginning, always evolving, seeking, making mistakes and learning from others. We leave the world more interesting for being here. It’s a way of life usually, not a way of making a living.” The judges, who are widely-recognized artists in their fields, were Loreta Feeback, pastel artist and past president of Mid-America Pastel Society; Teresa Keene, mixed media artist and manager of Got Art Gallery for Summit Art, Inc.; and photographer Will Mattingly, of Raymore, who also works with more than 150 area artists for their printing needs. Best of Show was awarded to Jacqueline Dunster for oil portrait “Quizzical” and Linda Wonder won the People’s Choice for her watercolor “Chaos.” The Winners (HM denotes honorable mention and RAA member have asterisks)
the street. Police documents state Still walked over to the group with a gun and demanded money. Police documents state none of the people at the barbeque spoke English, and Still reportedly began demanding money in Spanish and English. When money was not given to Still he fired two rounds into the ground and then he allegedly put the gun against the head of one of the victims, police documents state. The victims were able to knock the gun to the ground and eventually disarm Still, police documents state. During the struggle for the weapon, several
shots were fired, two of which hit Subia in the abdomen, police documents state. Still also suffered a gunshot wound to the shouler. The two injured victims and Still were transported to Truman Medical Centers for treatment. Subia was pronounced dead at the hospital Aug. 17. Still is charged with seconddegree murder, four counts of first-degree attempted robbery and five counts out armed criminal action, all felonies. He is being held on $300,000 bond, according to court records. He is scheduled for a court appearance Sept. 10.
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Kansas City man charged in weekend arson, assault By Kris Collins A Kansas City man is facing multiple felonies after he attempted to burn a house down and light a victim on fire with the use of gasoline. According to police documents, 44-year-old Richard Northcut is charged with first-degree arson, felonious restraint and first-degree assault after a weekend incident in the 3400 block of Wayne Avenue. Police were dispatched Aug. 22 in response to a call
Contracts continued from page 1 ordinance was perfected. • Item 18909, a resolution authorizing a change order to a contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company, LLC, to cover the costs of street improvements near the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, increasing the contract amount by $156,021. The resolution was adopted. The following items were introduced and assigned to committee: • Item 18910, a resolution awarding a 24-month term and supply contract with three partition replacement, repair, maintenance and associated services for use by various county departments to DH Pace Company, Inc. The resolution was assigned to the finance and audit committee. • Item 18911, a resolution transferring $50,000 in the 2015 health fund to provide funding to neu-
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from a 51-year-old woman who reported Northcut assaulted her and lit a residence on fire, police documents state. The victim told police she believed Northcut was high on PCP at the time. She told police Northcut wanted to have sex with her and she declined, at which point he began to splash her with what she believed to be gasoline, police document state. He then reportedly lit a cigarette and told the victim “we both are going to meet our maker,” and began pouring gasoline on furni-
ture. The victim attempted to leave the residence but she was restrained by Northcut, police documents state. The victim eventually escaped the burning home. A witness told police Northcut remained in the house and was lying on a burning bed watching flames. He exited the home when the fire department arrived, police documents state. The victim suffered a burn to her foot. Prosecutors have requested a $250,000 bond for Northcut.
ropathology consultations for use by the medical examiner’s office. The resolution was assigned to the health and environment committee. • Item 18912, a resolution awarding a contract for guardrail and culvert maintenance to Cobra Contractors, LLC, at a not-toexceed amount of $128,000 and authorizing the director of public works to approve line item adjustments under the contract at no additional cost to the county. The resolution was assigned to the public works committee. • Item 18913, a resolution transferring $35,000 in the 2015 health fund and authorizing the county executive to execute a cooperative agreement with the Kansas City Pet Project for the furnishing of veterinary care to homeless animals at a cost to the county in the amount of $35,000. Legislature Representative Dennis Waits made a motion, seconded by Legislature Representative Theresa Galvin, to adopt the resolution.
It was approved 8—1. Alfred Jordan was excused from the vote. • Item 18914, A resolution authorizing the county executive to execute an agreement with Seigfreid Bingham Law Firm, PC, for the furnishing of specialized legal advice and consulting for use by the human resources department at a cost to the county not to exceed $5,000. Legislature Representative Scott Burnett made a motion, seconded by Waits, to adopt the resolution. It was approved 8—1. Alfred Jordan was excused from the vote. • Item 18915, a resolution authorizing the Jackson County Legislature to hold a closed meeting Aug. 24 to conduct privileged and confidential communications between the legislature and the Jackson County counselor and closing all records prepared for discussion at the meeting. Burnett made a motion, seconded by Galvin, to adopt the resolution. It was approved 8—1. Alfred Jordan was excused from the vote.
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Producer’s continued from page 4 one to introduce anyone out in the audience. Frank Sinatra or Johnny Carson may have been the only two he would have done that for. Anyone who knew Buddy or saw his concerts repeatedly will tell you that the less he had to speak, the better for him. Buddy was born “Bernard Rich” on Sept. 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York. Buddy’s father, Robert Rich, a
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Vaudevillian, saw right away that Buddy could easily keep a beat and loved the drums at the early age of 18 months. His father put him on stage as part of his act, billing him as “Traps, The Drum Wonder.” Hence the title of his friend Mel Torme’s authorized biography of Buddy, after his death April 2, 1987, titled “Traps, The Drum Wonder, and The Life of Buddy Rich.” It’s a really good read for those who want to know more about his personal life because he and Torme were
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very close friends. With all the traveling around the U.S. playing all the high schools and colleges, Buddy would pick up varies musicians just for that one night in a particular city and those chosen to play for the Buddy Rich Big Band were elated just to be a part of history. After speaking with a few of them, I believe they would have played for free just to add Buddy Rich to their resume. Buddy had such a way of crossing his arms over
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one another while drumming with great speed, precision and smoothness that it became a trademark of his playing. Drummers all over tried to recreate this, but no one was ever able to. Unfortunately, Buddy developed a malignant brain tumor and he died just shortly after surgery from heart failure. Buddy influenced a great deal of drummers, including many big names, in various genres. Through his recordings he left behind a legacy that will go on indefi-
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nitely. Stan Irwin attended his services and Buddy is interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. He was 69. He was a national treasure who never got quite to the very top, maybe due to the instrument he played or his attitude, but, regardless of how one looks at this, you can’t take away the tremendous talent he possessed on the drums. Until next week as always, stay happy. George Michaud was a tal-
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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 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. Fourth annual Raytown Arts & Music Festival Aug. 29, 11a.m. — 6 p.m. C. Lee Kenagy Park, 9609 E. 79th St. The featured band for the event, among other bands performing, is Brewer & Shipley. Food trucks and artists will be on site, and adult beverages are being provided by Fun House Pizza. More information is available through the Raytown Parks and Recreation Department at 816-358-4100. 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 become giants of the animation industry. Registration is required. Movies at Raytown parks Sept. 4 The Raytown Parks and Recreation Department will be showing “The Incredibles” for free as the final free movie of the summer. The movie will begin at dusk, around 8:40. It is recommended attendees bring lawn chairs or blankets for the showing at the Raytown Parks and Recreation Department office, located at 5912 Lane Avenue. The Friends of Raytown Parks have made these free movies possible with the donation of the movie equipment which they have purchased through grants and donations. More information on
the Movie in the Park is available through the parks office at 816358-4100. Kansas City Chamber Orchestra – Mozart and Mendelssohn Sept. 4, 8 p.m. The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra will perform “Mozart and Mendelssohn: Reaching for the Stars!” as its 29th season opener in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Individual concert tickets for Sept. 4 range from $18 to $40 with senior and student discounts available. Single tickets are available through the Kauffman Center Box Office at 816-994-7222 or online at KauffmanCenter.org. Season tickets are available by calling 816-960-1324 or by visiting KCChamberOrchestra.org. 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. RRT & SPA to Meet Sept. 8, 12:30 p.m. Raytown Retired Teachers & School Personnel Association will meet in the board room of the Raytown School District administrative building at 6608 Raytown Road for an update on current school district news and accomplishments from Raytown Quality School District Superintendent Dr. Alan Markley. The organizations’ scholarship fund name and focus will be discussed. A taco bar lunch will be served for $9. Reservations are required by mailing your $9 check to RRT
& SPA, Box 16951, Raytown, Mo. 64133 or emailing mathewsmyrna@sbcglobal.net by Thursday, Sept. 3 to confirm your prior reservation and to pay at the door. The Friendly Club luncheon Sept. 9, 12 p.m. The Friendly Club is hosting a luncheon at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, located 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 816356-4025, or Peggy Schallenberg at 816-356-4607. 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 MidContinent Public Library, located at 6131 Raytown Road. Participants must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Registration may be made in person at the library or via phone at 816-353-2052. Senior celebration Sept. 12, 5 — 8 p.m. The Raytown Senior Celebration is being held at The Point at Graceway, located at 5600 Blue Ridge Cutoff. The event includes music, dancing, dinner and dessert, door prizes, a photo booth. Tickets cost $10 and may be purchased at the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce of Hy-Vee. Cave Spring 40th anniversary Sept. 19, 2 — 5 p.m. Cave Spring is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a brief gettogether and tours. Cave Spring is located at 8701 Gregory Blvd. Refreshments will be served at the event. RSVP by calling 816547-9679 or email A.Maddox@ sbcglobal.net.
12th Annual Raytown Police and REAP benefit Golf Tournament Sept. 25, 12 p.m. The tournament will benefit the Raytown Police Department 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 816304-0702. Electronic registration is available by sending forms to RaytownGolfBenefit@gmail.com. National college fair Sept. 27, 1 — 4 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8:30 —11:30 a.m. The National Association for College Admission Counseling is sponsoring a free national college fair at the Kansas City Convention Center to give students an opportunity to meet with college admission representatives. The event is free and will also include a college planning and financial aid workshop. More than 130 colleges and universities will be represented at the event. Pre-registration is strongly recommended and may be completed at www.GoToMyncf. com. More information is available through Rob Lundien, Staley High School counseling department, at 816-321-5591, or Rob.Lundien@ nkcschools.org ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:009:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816-3539366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-737-9955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm
Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome. Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends! Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Garden Club Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. Visitors welcome Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street. Raytown New Day AL-Non Weekly: Wednesdays at 10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd. Enter at the back door. Everyone welcome! (816) 353-5446
Board of Education Monthly: Second Monday at 6:30 pm 6608 Raytown Road http://RaytownSchools.org Board of Zoning Adjustment Commission Monthly: Second Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Council on Aging Committee Monthly: Third Thursday at 4:15 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. 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
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 816-3584350
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.
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.
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
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
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National college fair coming to Kansas City The National Association for College Admission Counseling is sponsoring a free national college fair Sept. 27 — 28 at the Kansas City Convention Center to give students an opportunity to meet with college admission representatives. The event is free and will also include a college planning and financial aid workshop. More than 130 colleges and universities will be represented at the event, and more than 4,000
Mildred Maxine “Mackie” Walker Mildred Maxine “Mackie” Walker, 82, of Raytown, passed away August 22, 2015. She was born February 26, 1933 in Brighton, Missouri to Frank and Rose (Stanek) Francka. She attended Pleasant Hope High School in Bolivar, Missouri, graduating in 1950. Mackie also received her Associates in Commerce from Southwest Missouri State College. On August 8, 1964, she married Jerry Lynn Walker. She stayed at home with the kids until they went to college, and then worked as a receptionist and bookkeeper. Grace is the word that would describe our mother; she embodied grace. She is remembered for her kindness, compassion, eloquence and love. She happily and selflessly dedicated herself to her husband, kids, grandkids and catholic faith. Mackie was always polished, gracious, gentle and filled with laughter. She took great pride in being a wife, mother, grandmother and sister. We find peace that she is now reunited with her husband and all her family that preceded her in death. There is no doubt in our mind that God has already opened the gates and welcomed her to heaven. She was as close to an angel on earth as anyone we have ever had the honor of knowing. She is survived by her children, Jennifer Walker of Independence, and Vincent Walker of Raytown; grandchildren: Andrew, Austin, Abigail, and Adam Walker; sis-
students and families are expected to attend. The event is open to all ages. The fair is from 1 — 4 p.m. Sept. 27 and 8:30 — 11:30 a.m. Sept. 28. Pre-registration is strongly recommended and may be completed at www.GoToMyncf.com. Participants will need to print out their individualized barcode, which be used at the fair. The barcodes can be displayed from a smartphone. College representatives
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ters, Rosemary Magee (Robert) of El Dorado Springs, MO, and Dorothy Johnson of Leawood; and nephew William Johnson Jr. of Leawood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, and parents. In keeping with her wishes the family has opted for a private ceremony. Contributions can be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association . Condolences may be made at www. meyersfuneralchapel.com. Earl Day 1935 - 2015 Earl Day, 80, Raytown, Mo., passed away Monday, August 17, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born July 7, 1935, in Cambridge Ohio, to Earl H. and Mary Elizabeth (Rang) Day and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1953. Earl served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1957 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal as well as the Good Conduct Medal. Earl was married to Marinete (Barbosa) Day, on Jan. 12, 1960, in Recife, Brazil, South America. He attended Triune University (Tri-State) and graduated with an Electrical & Administrative Engineering Degree in 1963. Earl worked for multiple companies during his career as an electrical engineer. Some of his favorite projects were working on the electrical systems for Disney World in 1966-68, heart monitors in 1978- 80 and home system alarms in 1982- 85. Earl retired from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2000. He was a
will scan the barcodes, allowing participants more time to visit face-to-face with as many representatives as possible. More information is available through Rob Lundien, Staley High School counseling department, at 816-321-5591, or Rob.Lundien@nkcschools.org Details on the National Association for College Admission Counseling and the Kansas City fair are available at www. NationalCollegeFairs.org. member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Earl is survived by his wife, Marinete, sisters, Myrna and husband Dallas Henry of Portland, Maine, and Mary Fuller of Springfield, Mo. He is also survived by his children, Elizabeth and husband David Cook of Olathe, Kan., Lisa Day of Lawrence, Kan., and Jon Day of Overland Park, Kan., six granddaughters and five greatgrandsons. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Gethsemane Lutheran Church (WELS), 1025 SW Ward Road, Lee’s Summit, Mo. A veteran’s burial with full military honors will follow the service, at the Olathe Memorial Cemetery 738 N. Chestnut St., Olathe, KS 66061. Donations can be made to Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be expressed at: https://www.facebook.com/gethsemaneleessummit. George Garrette Sept. 25, 1922 - Aug. 19, 2015 George was born in Micawber, OK to George S. and Anna Garrette. He graduated from Capitol Hill HS in 1941 and attended OK Business College, Metalsmith School and Radio Repair School. George married Rachel Hervey in 1943. He joined the Navy and got his basic training in Norman. When the war ended, he got a job at the Post Office. He loved fishing, camping, hiking, genealogy and dominos. At the age of 65, he started hiking the Appalachian Trail. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Jean Smith, Violet Mays, and Elnora Barnes. He is survived by his brother, Jack; his sister, Ruth Carroll and her husband Earl; his children, Gail Columbus and husband Tom, of Gainesville, GA; Ron Garrette and wife Chris, of Raytown, MO; and Judy
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Get a super start to back to school It’s that time of year again – back to school. Parents know the hustle of school schedules, afterschool activities and the dinner rush all too well, so getting started off on the right foot to set the tone for the rest of the year is important. Prepare your kids for super moments during the school year and beyond with tips from Brooke White and Summer Bellessa, authors of the well-known blog and YouTube channel “The Girls With Glasses,” which covers everything from food to fashion, DIY crafts, fun family activities and more. Fill ’er up: Studies have found that more than half of children and teenagers in the United States might not be properly hydrated. In fact, boys surveyed were 76 percent more likely to be inad-
Obituaries continued from page 6 Compton and husband Harlon, of Midwest City; grandchildren, Paige, Aaron, Kim, Scott, Crystal, and Edwin; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. George resided at the Norman Veterans Center since March of 2010 and made many heart-warming friends among the staff and residents. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at the Rancho Village Baptist Church. Burial followed at Resthaven Cemetery. Michelle Seaton Michelle Seaton, 46, Butler, Mo., formerly of Raytown, died Aug. 19, 2015. Visitation was 10 to 11 a.m., service was at 11 a.m. Sat., Aug. 22, Schowengerdt FC, Butler, (660) 679-6555. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Mo. Hadley Joy Smith Hadley Joy Smith was born into the arms of Jesus at 5:05 a.m. Aug. 19, 2015. She weighed 13.7 ounces and was 10 inches long. Graveside service were 2 p.m. Sunday, at Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, Mo. Hadley is survived by her parents, Jeremy and Monica Smith, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; sisters, Madison and Meridith of the home; her paternal grandfather, Mark Smith and wife Julie, Grandview, Mo.; her paternal grandmother, Kathy Harris and husband Paul, Belton, Mo.; maternal grandfather, James Loney, Raytown; maternal grandmother, Rhonda Shay and husband William, Grandview, and many other family members. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel. com Arr.: Speaks Suburban Chapel. Dennis “Jake” Jensen Cook Dennis “Jake” Jensen Cook was born in Billings, MT on December 25, 1939 to the late Joseph Johnson Cook and late Cleo Christine Jensen. He was returned home to our Heavenly Father on August 15, 2015. He passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and children. Dennis was raised in Cowley, WY. He eventually moved to Lovell, WY and worked for the highway department and later owned a gas station. He moved to Laramie, WY in 1972 where he began working at the Port of Entry and then the Wyoming State Highway Patrol where he served for 22 years. Upon retiring from the Patrol, he met and married his sweetheart Helen Meisner on June 3, 1989. Dennis and Helen continued their journey in Greeley, CO where he went to work as a safety supervisor for Yellow Freight, later transferring to Raytown, MO where he resided for the last 15 years. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Cleo;
school with a filtered water bottle and having a pitcher at home will help promote positive habits early. Super snacking: Kids snack three times per day on average, providing more than 27 percent of their total daily calories, according to research from Today’s Dietitian. And yet, kids aren’t consuming the recommended daily five or more servings of fruits and vegetables. Snack time is an easy way to get fruits and veggies into kids’ diets. New Del Monte Fruit and Veggie Fusions blend lightly sweetened vegetable and fruit juice and fruit in each cup for a nutritious snack – the perfect sidekick to accompany little superheroes through busy days. Get the body movin’: Children should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day, according to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Making sure that kids are active helps support a healthy lifestyle, and it can also help make bedtime easier. After dinner, try taking a walk around the block as a family. The time together will be something they’ll likely remember as they get older, and will help to tire them out to get a good night’s sleep to be refreshed for what tomorrow may bring. Inspire more: No matter their age, making sure your kids are engaging their imagination will support them in the future. Coloring books are all the rage right now, with many adults finding a sense of Zen from grabbing some colors and staying within the lines. So enjoy a timeout with your kids and pick a section to fill in. Watch the clock: It can be
hard to get back into a routine, especially if you relaxed over the summer. To make sure you’re being mindful of the time, try setting an actual timer to keep you and your kids on schedule when doing tasks like getting dressed in the morning or packing their lunches. It’s good to allow for a buffer, so try setting the timer for an extra five minutes to help keep you on course.
Shirley A. Wallace Shirley A. Wallace, 81, passed away Aug. 19, 2015. Vis was 6-8pm Tues., Aug 25 & funeral service was 11am Wed., Aug 26, both at McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO. Memorial contr to Alzheimer’s Assn.
dren, 38 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl in 1994, his parents, two sisters, four brothers, grandson and granddaughter. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com Arr.: Speaks Suburban Chapel, (816) 373-3600.
Jack E. Wallace Jack E. Wallace, Sr., 84, passed away Aug. 22, 2015. Vis was Tues, Aug 25, 6-8pm & funeral service was 11am Wed, Aug 26, both at McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO. Memorial contr to Alzheimer’s Assn.
Kenneth Clemmons Kenneth Clemmons, 73, Raytown, Mo., passed August 16, 2015. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sat., Aug. 29, at Fleming Meeting Hall, 21906 Woods Chapel Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Donations to American Kidney Fund.
Jesse E. Ballew Jesse E. Ballew, Sr., 89, of Odessa, Mo., passed away Monday, August 24, 2015, at his residence. The family will greet friends 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Odessa congregation of the Community of Christ followed by a Celebration of Life to be held at 8 p.m. at the church. Cremation will follow the funeral service and graveside inurnment service will be at 12 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at the Mound Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made in his name to the Odessa VFW Post #5675 or to the Independence Lions Club. Jesse was born July 8, 1926, in Independence, Mo., to Toney and Lola (Hendershot) Ballew and has been a lifelong area resident. He worked as a machinist and had worked for 30 years at Westinghouse and later for Bendix before retiring in 1986. He enjoyed latch-hook, and had played Santa Clause for the VFW, family and shopping centers. He was a member of the Odessa Community of Christ, the Masonic Lodge, VFW Post #5675 in Odessa, the Independence Lions Club and was scoutmaster for Troop #161 at East Alton Community of Christ, Troop #233 at Liberty Street Community of Christ and #383 at E. 39th St. Community of Christ. He was a veteran of the US Navy having proudly served in WWII. He is survived by his five children, Betty McClatchey and husband Stan of Independence, Alice Loeffler and husband Mike of Seattle, Wash., Phillip Ballew and wife Kathy of Odessa, Jesse “Jay” Ballew of Oak Grove, Mo., and Janet Scott and husband Bill of Raytown, Mo.; 16 grandchil-
Patsy Faye Martinson West Patsy Faye Martinson West, 83, passed away August 21, 2015. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Raytown campus of Woods Chapel United Methodist Church (formerly Calvary United Methodist Church), 5413 Blue Ridge Cutoff. Visiting will begin at noon, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. There will be a fellowship time following the service. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Patsy was born Oct 22, 1931, in Kansas City, MO, the only child of Paul and Irvilla Martinson. She grew up in Kansas City, attended East High School, and then attended Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg, where she met her husband, Lloyd. She was elected president of her dorm, was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, and enjoyed playing clarinet in the marching band. After Lloyd’s service in the Navy during the Korean War, they moved to the Raytown area, where they raised their four children. Patsy was always active in their church, where she and Lloyd were married in 1952 and continued to participate as her health allowed until the time of her death. She taught Sunday School classes for 50 years, directed the church choir for 30 years, served and led many committees over the years, and gave of her time and energy to maintain and enhance the church building. She enjoyed delivering meals with the Meals on Wheel program in Raytown for 30 years and served as director of that program for many years. Patsy was a generous and lov-
ing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, and friend. She loved teaching, singing, bowling, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Lloyd. She is survived by many loving family members and friends, including her children and their spouses, Debbie Ramsdell (Bob) of Spring Hill, Paul West (Edie) of Lee’s Summit, Karen West of Lee’s Summit, Linda Heater (J.W.) of Lee’s Summit; grandchildren, Amber West Warlick, David West, Heather West Frye, Kristen Heater Shackelford, and Joe Heater, and great grandchildren, Everett and Ella. Patsy’s family would like to thank everyone at John Knox Village Care Center and Village House Hospice for the love and care they gave her over the months she lived there. Memorial tributes may be directed to Shepherd’s Center of Raytown. “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into your rest.” Arr.: Park Lawn Funeral Home, (816) 523-1234.
Donald L. Yerkes Donald passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Donald was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of his passing. He was formerly from Independence, Kansas. Donald Proudly Served His Country In The Us Army. A Celebration Of Life Will Be Held Friday August 28 2015 At 1:00 Pm At First Presbyterian Church In Independence Ks. Services Are Also Pending At Tallgrass Creek In Overland Park Ks. Information Will Be Updated Soon. Memorials May Be Left In Donald’S Name At: Presbyterian Book Of Remembrance First Presbyterian Church Po Box 612 Independence Ks 67301 And/ Or Crossroads Hospice 11150 Thompson Ave. Lenexa Ks 66219.
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his step-father Clinton Beddes; and three great-grandchildren Brenna, Peter and Theo. He is survived by his eternal companion, Helen; his children Elaine (Wayne), Michelle (Tim), Cyndi (Gene), Kelly (Bobby), Brad (Chanon), Kim (Andrew), Mike, Cheryl, and two step-sons Dave (Marie) and Jason (Tracy); his brothers Richard (Rosie), Bruce (Loretta), Lynn (Debbie); sister Pam (Ralph); 36 grandchildren and 92 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Funeral services for Dennis Jensen Cook were held in Lovell, WY on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the LDS church with final interment immediately following at Cowley Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Haskell Funeral Home.
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Lee Hoeflicker Lee Hoeflicker, 82, of Lexington, MO passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO. Lee Hoeflicker was born August 26, 1932, the son of William M. and Mary Alice Smith Hoeflicker. He married Virginia Heimer on July 5, 1952, she preceded him in death on April 21, 2000. Lee was a Driver Examiner Supervisor for the Missouri State Highway Patrol for 37 years before retirement. He was a member of the Lexington Elks Club, Duck’s Unlimited, and the Lexington Booster Club. He officiated 38 years for both basketball and football, and was the time keeper for Lexington Wrestling for many years. Lee was an avid gardener, hunter, fisherman, mushroom hunter and loved all things sports. Lee is survived by four children: Pat Simpson (Randy), Lexington, Amy Meyers, Lexington, Melissa Blubaugh (Randy), Keller, TX, and Randy Hoeflicker, Marshall, MO. A brother, Gary Hoeflicker, Independence, MO. Five sisters: Margie D’Aurelio, Lexington, Mary Jo Prince, Raytown, Helen Burkhart, Independence, Bonnie Lane, Independence, and Virginia Pessetto, California, MO. A special friend, Shirley Rodekohr, Lexington. There are 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. In addition to his wife, Virginia, Lee was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Danny, and a brother, Billy Bob, and two sonin-laws, Freeman Johnson and Tim Meyers. Services were at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, MO (660) 259-2245. Burial in Lexington Memory Gardens. Visitation was 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, August 20 at the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Lee’s memory to a Scholarship Fund at
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Photos courtesy of Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce Forty booths were part of the Raytown Health and Community Fair Aug. 8.
Raytown Police were on scene to give tours of police cruisers.
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Arvest bank provided free hot dogs for health fair attendees.
Photo courtesy of the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce Emily Parrish, center, accepted a plaque Tuesday morning during a ribbon cutting ceremony on behalf of SERC Physical Therapy from Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce President Vicki Turnbow and Chamber Board Chairman Mike Smith. SERC Physical Therapy is located at 4277 Sterling Ave. Though the business lies outside of the Raytown city limits, Mayor Mike McDonough attended the ceremony and expressed his appreciation for the business opening within the Raytown School District boundaries.
Photo by R.C. Jones A referee indicates Raytown High School recovered a fumble in the Blue Jays’ Aug. 21 game against Liberty North High School. Liberty won 14-9. www.edwardjones.com
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Dick Smith Presents The RAYTOWN
2015
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FESTIVAL E R A F SATURDAY • AUGUST 29
12-7PM • KENAGY PARK • 9608 E 79TH ST.
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