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5th annual Raytown Arts & Music Festival a success despite heavy rain
Photos (top) courtesy Ron Fowler Despite heavy rains leading up to the event, hundreds of festival-goers were at C. Lee Kenagy Park this past weekend to Liverpool: A Tribute to The Beatles performs at the 5th annual Raytown Arts & Music Festival Aug. 27 at C. Lee Kenagy listen to local music at the Raytown Arts & Music Festival. Park.
Photos by Omar El-Khatib
By Kris Collins The 5th annual Raytown Arts & Music Festival held Aug. 27 at C. Lee Kenagy Park is in the books as a success, no thanks to Mother Nature. Dave Turner, sports and special events supervisor for the Raytown Parks and Recreation Department, said he and parks staff were making adjustments on the morning of the event because of approximately 10 inches of rainfall Raytown saw during the days leading up to the festival. “The kids’ area was the only thing in the correct spot per our
Raytown High student achieves perfect ACT score
Photo courtesy Raytown C-2 School District Raytown High School senior Paul Lawless scored a perfect 36 on his ACT, placing him in the 99th percentile. According to figures from ACT, 1,598 students, or 0.08 percent of all test-takers, got perfect stores on the test in 2015.
plans,” Turner said. “Friday and Saturday morning we changed the location of the stage, we changed the location of the artists, and we changed the location of the food trucks.” Those changes brought about other complications. The trucks used to move stage and sound equipment tore up the grass and made it unfit for guest parking. As a result parking space at the park was reduced by 60 percent. “After those big trucks went through, there was just no way we could open that area to parking,” he said. “It was just torn up and it would have been inviting
out and so many people saw the event,” he said. “I think that really helped in not perfect conditions, and brought a really nice sized crowd of people to Raytown.” The peak of attendance hit shortly after 5 p.m. when headliners Liverpool: A Tribute to The Beatles took the stage. “Otherwise the event was fantastic,” Turner said. “It couldn’t really have gone much smoother. Our talent was so much better this year than any year we’ve had it. We were all very happy about that. We had a lot of good artists and we had a few new vendors.”
The last-minute changes may have worked out for the best for the artists, who were stationed near the shelter house. “It seemed to me like quite a few of them, almost on accident, really enjoyed being set up there,” he said. “I think our artists were happy with that alternate location even though we were just trying to make it work at the time.” The event also featured performances by Lyin’ Eyes, an Eagles tribute band, and local talent in Wildwood Boys and Barbwire Revolt.
Raytown School partners with Missouri Mavericks
The Raytown Schools Wellness Center has been selected as the official training facility of the Missouri Mavericks. The partnership will provide the Missouri Mavericks players and full-time staff with free facility use in exchange for enhanced access to certain Missouri Mavericks games, players, and events to include: school visits by Missouri Mavericks players and mascot, three tickets and recognition at each home game for one elementary school and one secondary school age student, and one Hospitality Suite Night. “We are excited to begin what we hope will be a long standing partnership with the Missouri Mavericks,” Superintendent Allan Markley said. ‘This partnership not only expands our school community, but also highlights the great work we have done with the facility. I’m proud to say that we have a state-
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disaster to let everybody park in a wet, grass area.” Nevertheless, attendance was healthy. Turner estimated upwards up 4,000 people came to the event throughout the day. “We tried something new this year,” he said. “We really pushed this on Facebook and our event had over 12,000 views, which made me very nervous. There was no way we could handle 12,000 at the event.” However, Turner said the high publicity brought folks out to the park despite the rain, soggy ground and humidity. “I’m glad we got the name
staff will use the facility and equipment during normal business hours as available with no interruption to the current schedule
of-the-art facility that will meet the needs of the players and staff who train with us.” The team will also host a ChuckA-Puck beneficiary night and fundraiser events to benefit the Raytown Educational Foundation and Raytown Youth Sports scholarship fund.
“The team’s willingness to host multiple fundraisers for scholarships shows us that the players and staff recognized the importance of the work that we do and are committed to our mission to provide great opportunities for our students,” Markley said. Missouri Mavericks players and
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The FBI is looking for more information in connection with a bank robbery in Warrensburg on Aug. 25. The suspect, described as a heavy-set, 6’1” white man in his mid-50s, reportedly walked into UMB Bank on McGuire Street at approximately 2:24 p.m., handed a teller a demand note and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. According to a statement from the FBI, the man may have driven off in an older-model white pickup truck. He was wearing a D.R. Horton White ball cap, sunglasses, camouflage shirt and white belly band and back support. No injuries were reported. Those with information regarding the robbery are asked to call the FBI Kansas City Division at 816-5128200.
Photo courtesy FBI The FBI is looking for the man pictured in surveillance footage above. He allegedly robbed a UMB Bank in Warrensburg of an undisclosed amount of cash at approximately 2:24 p.m. on Aug. 25. Those with information are asked to contact the FBI Kansas City Division at 816-512-8200.
Raytown High School senior Romeo Bagunu recently earned the honor of Academic All-American from the National Speech and Debate Association. Bagunu received the honor for his accomplishments throughout his junior year. He is a two-time national speech and debate tournament qualifier and is the first Raytown High School Talking Blue Jay to earn the All-American distinction
during his junior year. In order to be considered for this honor, students must earn 750 points through National Speech and Debate Association by completing debate, speech, and service projects; attaining a GPA of at least 3.7 on a 4.0 scale; achieving an ACT score of a least 27; completing at least five semesters of high school; and turning in a character reference from their coach.
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Inaugural Ride 4 Lives benefit car show Sept. 10
The first Rides 4 Lives Car, Truck and Bike Show is being held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at First Baptist Raytown to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital and Hope Network of Raytown. The car show boasts a variety of vehicles from classics and street rods to muscle and custom cars. The event is free to the public. Vehicle registration for the event is $20 until Sept. 5 and $25 the day of the event; registration for bikes is $5 less. The event includes ven-
dors, live music, on-site restrooms, food trucks, and a raffle. Those who bring a packaged toy or canned food item will receive raffle tickets for each item. A few raffle prizes are: a 350 small block Chevrolet engine, a 302 small block Ford engine, Trico wiper blade packages, hotel stays, gift cards, oil changes, and event tickets. The event is being organized by Nick Gillespie. He has been successful in raising funds for charity in the past, generating $14,400 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for
a company-wide competition while he was employed with Advanced Auto Parts. Gillespie placed second among 6,327 stores. “I’ve always done this type of stuff. I guess it fulfills a big part of my heart,” he said. “I just like doing positive things for the community, especially for people who really need it, and kids.” More information on the event maybe found at http:// goo.gl/Z0Hqx1. Questions may be directed to Gillespie at 816-812-6989 or ngillespie42@yahoo.com.
11th Annual Carnival for CASA to benefit Jackson County kids By Kris Collins
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Jackson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is hosting its 11th Annual Carnival for CASA Sept. 10 at Paradise Park in Lee’s Summit. Funds raised through the carnival go toward training and support for CASA volunteers for abused and neglected children under court protection. Karrie Duke, director of volunteer programs for Jackson County CASA said the event is the largest of its kind in the Kansas City Metro Area for kids of all ages. “We are able to offer activities for toddlers all the way up to teens,” she said. “In addition to having to unlimited access to the park’s attractions, we also include a lunch, there’s a silent auction
Alexandra Drill and Andrew Drill enjoy bumper cars at this past year’s Carnival for CASA.
and raffle; lots of little extra cream to an inflatable maze, activities they can do.” a human hamster ball, pony The event runs from 11 rides, LEGO building, bala.m. to 4 p.m. and offers all loon animals, face painting, the classic carnival accou- caricature drawings, and a trement from cotton candy, popcorn, Sno Cones, and ice CASA continued on page 3
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County offices closed for Labor Day, SantaCaliGon Days All Jackson County offices, including the courthouses in Kansas City and Independence, will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day.
The Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence will be closed to the public on Sept. 2 for the SantaCaliGon Days festival. The Eastern Jackson
County Courthouse, located at 308 W. Kansas in Independence, will be open to the public during normal business hours Sept. 2.
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Governmental affairs director joins Jackson County prosecutor’s office Jennifer Dameron is the new Director of Governmental Affairs and Policy for the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office. “Jennifer has a wide breath of valuable legal experience, including her work as a prosecutor and as an assistant attorney general, as well as vast experience in working with a variety of civic organizations and local government agencies,” said Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jean Peters Baker.
“She will be a wonderful addition to this office.” Dameron began her legal career in the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and worked in Kansas City as an attorney in private practice. In 2007, Dameron was named the Association for Woman Lawyers of Greater Kansas City’s Woman of the Year. She also had a variety of offices, including president, for the Committee for County Progress and has served on the Executive
Committee of the Jackson County Democratic Committee. Dameron has a law degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia and a bachelor’s degree from Truman State University. She and her family live in Jackson County. Dameron fills the vacancy created earlier this year when Caleb Clifford left the prosecutor’s office to become chief of staff for Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr.
Southbound Route 71/ I-35 Ramp to Westbound I-670 closing for Grand Avenue Bridge construction Crews will close the ramp from southbound Route 71 / Interstate 35 to westbound Interstate 670 on the south side of the downtown loop until Oct. 29 for the Grand Avenue Bridge construction. Southbound traffic needing to access westbound I-670 can use the north side
of the downtown loop. In addition, the left lane of westbound I-670 between Oak and Main streets will also remain closed for bridge construction through Oct. 10. Other lane closures are expected as construction continues throughout the duration of the project. The new bridge will be
built in the same location, and include enhanced bike paths and wider sidewalks and expected to reopen by Dec. 1. All work is weather dependent. More information about MoDOT news, projects or events, is available at www. modot.mo.gov/kansascity.
FBI Kansas City Division warns of scammer ‘coaching’ technique The FBI Kansas City Division issued a statement Aug. 30 warning of a tactic used by scammers to “coach” victims to circumvent wire transfer safeguards at financial institutions in order to secure payments for fraudulent financial gain. “These scams are not new, but they continue to evolve and manipulate victims by the use of threat, fear, and pressure,” the statement from the FBI reads. “From spoofing of federal law enforcement agencies phone numbers, impersonating federal agents on the phone, and sending bogus emails purportedly from the government agency, these types of tricks are being utilized to legitimize these scams.” The FBI states law enforcement has seen a recent
increase in scammers impersonating federal agents claiming victims owe tax payments. According to the statement from the FBI, scammers will chastise the victim for ignoring correspondence from the government agency and imbue victims with a sense of urgency to pay the back taxes. Many financial institutions have safeguards in place pertaining to large and small sum wire transfers; however, law enforcement has recently learned that many of these thieves are “coaching” the victims on how to circumvent questions from bank employees and even family members should they be questioned regarding these financial transfers. Law enforcement cau-
tions the public to be weary of unsolicited phone calls and phone and email scams that are purportedly from federal agencies. Police encourage those receiving such calls or email to verify the caller’s information directly with the appropriate agency. Law enforcement will not demand payment over the phone and at no time will a taxpayer be asked to wire money to a foreign country to settle a debt owed to the government or be asked to verify personal or financial information over the phone, by email, or by text. Victims of a phone or online scam are encouraged to file a complaint online with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www. IC3.gov.
Raytown police seek witnesses in motor vehicle crash
The Raytown Police Department is looking for witnesses of a motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:34 p.m. Aug. 30 at 87th and Elm streets. The crash involved three
vehicles: a black Camaro, black Integra and a black sports utility vehicle. Five people suffered minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Nobody involved fled the
scene. The investigation is ongoing Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash to call officer Porch at 816-737-6112.
Use ‘open enrollment’ to help improve your financial outlook
Submitted by George Koepp
It’s Open Enrollment Season, so if you work for a medium- or large-sized company, you will need to make some choices regarding your employee benefits — and these choices can have a big impact on your financial situation. Depending on your employer, your benefits package may include various types of insurance, plus access to a 401(k) or similar retirement plan. Here are some suggestions for getting the most out of these benefits: • Health insurance – Companies regularly change plans and providers, so the coverage and premiums you had last year may not be the same this year. In any case, look at all aspects of your coverage options – premiums, deductibles, co-pays and total outof-pocket limits. A lower premium may seem attractive, but you could end up paying even more if the coverage is not as good. So, choose wisely. • Life insurance – You may want to take whatever life insurance your employer offers, but it still might not be enough. To determine how much life insurance you need, consider a variety of factors – your age, income, family size, spouse’s income,
and so on. If your employer’s coverage is insufficient, you may want to supplement it with a separate policy. • Disability insurance – This could be a valuable employee benefit – but, as is the case with life insurance, your employer’s disability coverage may not be enough for your needs, especially if you’d like to protect yourself against an illness or injury that could sideline you from work for a long time. Consequently, you might want to consider purchasing your own disability policy. Apart from reviewing your insurance options, you may want to examine your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. Of course, your employer may allow you to change your 401(k) throughout the year, but you’ve got a particularly good opportunity to do so during open enrollment, when you’re already looking at all your employee benefits. So look at your contribution level. Are you putting in as much as you can afford? Your 401(k)’s earnings can grow tax deferred, and you typically contribute pretax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income for the year. (Taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals made before age 59 ½ may be subject to a 10 percent IRS penalty.)
At a minimum, invest enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. And increase your own contributions whenever you get a raise. As far as your investment choices, you’ll want to spread your dollars among the different investments within your 401(k) in a way that reflects your risk tolerance and time horizon. During the early stages of your career, when you have many years to go until you retire, you can probably afford to invest more heavily in growthoriented accounts. These will fluctuate more in value, but you have time to potentially overcome the downturns. When you’re nearing retirement, you may want to shift some of your assets into more conservative vehicles – but even at this point, you still need some growth opportunities. After all, you may spend two or three decades in retirement, so you’ll need to draw on as many resources as possible. Open enrollment isn’t just a time to fill out a bunch of papers. It’s also a chance to reconsider – and maybe even upgrade – many areas of your financial outlook. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Endowment = A Strong Foundation
By Phil Hanson Truman Heartland Community Foundation CEO and president
One of the important ways your community foundation can deliver our mission is to assist our Eastern Jackson County nonprofits in building an endowment for their organization through planned gifts. Our mission is “to improve area communities by promoting and serving private giving for the public good.” Our communities will be stronger if our local nonprofits have a strong financial foundation and an endowment is a critical component. Let me first define the two terms, endowment and planned gift. An endowment is a fund created to provide income for a nonprofit in perpetuity (forever). Only the earnings from the fund are spent and the balance of the fund increases over time, so the payout to the nonprofit grows to keep up with inflation. Let’s look at a simple example of a $100,000 endowment for a nonprofit. With a 5 percent payout in earnings
and an assumed 8 percent annual investment return, this endowment in 25 years will have paid out to the nonprofit $186,000 and will have grown to a fund balance of $190,000. In 50 years the payout would total $541,000 and the fund balance will have grown to $360,000. As you can see from this example, an endowment provides a reliable and stable source of financial support that a nonprofit can use year after year to serve our community. So what about the term planned gift? A planned gift is simply a provision to make a gift in the future, and usually it’s a gift of an asset. That asset could be an IRA, life insurance, real estate, an investment account, et cetera. A planned gift does not have to be complicated. It can be as simple as including your favorite nonprofit as a beneficiary on your IRA designation form. That IRA is the best asset to contribute to charity because that tax-deferred asset will be highly taxed when you give it to family members. When someone makes a planned gift to an endow-
ment of a nonprofit they have made a plan to continue supporting that nonprofit after their death and forever. Their annual giving to that organization will provide a reliable and stable source of funding. Your community foundation partners with many nonprofits in our community to assist them with building their endowment. We not only manage the investment of their endowed fund but also provide them the expertise and tools they need to promote planned gifts. Most of the nonprofits we serve don’t have the luxury of having a planned giving officer on their staff, so we provide that support. The essence of a community foundation is many organizations and donors sharing services, and pooling their resources to create a foundation for the community. Serving nonprofits in building their endowment is an important service we provide as we “improve area communities, by promoting and serving private giving for the public good.”
previously used for food and did not contain any chemicals that could be introduced into the organic gardens. “We’ve got all the pieces and parts and we’re waiting for the word,” Loughlin said. “And the word is when that check gets deposited into our bank account so we can pay for these things. I would say we’re two weeks away from getting that check and getting us underway.” The collection system could save the main street association $75 a month in water bills, a boon for the nonprofit organization, said Kathy Pickett, garden manager. “It felt like an answer to a prayer,” she said. “The $75 water bill is not sustainable,
so I wasn’t sure how this was going to work, but we had the possibility of getting the grant to bring rain water over and that was my prayer: ‘God, help us so we can keep going.’” The equipment will be installed by volunteers and the grant will cover the entire cost of the collection system. The system will use only one side of the barns roof. Approximately 70 nonprofits from Kansas and Missouri submitted applications for the KCP&L grants. The 63rd Street Community Garden is located at 9400 E. 63rd St. More information on the community garden may be sought through the Raytown Main Street Association.
Raytown Main Street Association Raytown sees no damage from gets $3k grant for rain collection system at community garden heavy rain this past weekend By Kris Collins
By Kris Collins Despite heavy rain that caused flooding in Kansas City this past weekend, Raytown experienced no flood damage in the storm. According to the National Weather Service, Raytown received 1.34 inches of rain during the Aug. 26 storm that continued into the early morning hours of the next day. Kansas City on the
CASA continued from page 2 petting zoo. “Our kids will say, ‘This is the best day of my life,’ ‘this is the most fun I’ve had in a long, long time,’” Duke said. “It’s just an opportunity for them to leave that behind for eight hours and not have to worry about anything, just have fun and have a good time. … I think it’s awesome the community has a way to participate in that as well by either attending the carnival themselves or sponsoring one of our casa kids to go to the carnival.” Kids’ tickets for the carnival are $25 in advance of the event, and members of the
other hand saw 4.5 inches of rain, which resulted in flooding in Westport and the area around Country Club Plaza. “There’s bound to be somebody in town with some water in their basement or an overflowed sub pump, but as far as citywide issues, we are unaware of any,” said Tom Cole, Raytown economic development director.
Jason Hanson, city engineer, noted there were reports of some sewer line back ups in residences, but there were no issues with municipal lines. Raytown was under a tornado warning and flash flood warning from 9:30 p.m. Aug. 26 until 12:15 a.m. Aug. 27, and the flash flood warning was extended to 6:15 a.m.
public can sponsor a CASA child to attend the event for the same price. Non-participating adult tickets are $10. Duke said Jackson County CASA is hoping to get 250 to 300 CASA kids at the event through sponsorships. Sue Smith, a retired teacher from Raytown, has been a CASA volunteer for the past two years and said the event makes a world of difference for the kids and their families. “Last year, my kids came through who I had been working with,” Smith said. “They walked in with their parents and were able to have a good time and not worry about anything. They were just kids; the parents
had a great time. They didn’t have to worry about how much things cost. It was just a real nice outing for them.” Duke said she is always looking for volunteers for Jackson County CASA, as well as for the carnival. CASA volunteers advocate for children under court protection and often are the only constant in the kids’ lives as they go through the court system from beginning to end. Those interested in volunteering, sponsoring a child or in search of more information may find additional details at http://jacksoncountycasa-mo.org or by calling 816-984-8217.
The Raytown Main Street Association is purchasing equipment for a rain collection system for the 63rd Street Community Garden using a $3,000 grant from KCP&L’s 2016 Energizing our Environment Microgrant Program. Pete Loughlin, community garden advocate and volunteer, said the system will collect rain water from the roof of the horse barn adjacent to the garden and store it for later use. The system will be able to store approximately 2,000 gallons of water during one inch of precipitation. In total, the system includes 40 350-gallon totes, square water containers, which were
Police investigating after sexual assault allegations come out of Jackson County Regional Correction Center By Kris Collins Police are investigating after two female inmates alleged sexual assault by one or more male inmates at the Jackson County Regional Correction Center on Aug.
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Police documents state surveillance video shows male inmates roaming through the facility this past Friday. Police are also looking into whether there’s a missing key or key card.
“I am very, very upset and so are a lot of people,” said Crystal Jackson, the chairwoman of the Jackson County Legislature, during legislature meeting this week. During the same meeting,
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The county has also hired a former U.S. attorney to conduct an independent investigation, according to a joint statement issued by Kansas City Mayor Sly James and White. “We are both shocked and deeply troubled to learn of the recently alleged assaults at the Regional Correctional Center,” the statement reads. “Those responsible will be held accountable and all other necessary changes will be made swiftly. Jackson County and Kansas City are both committed to the original purposes of a regional correctional center. We have and will continue to work towards creating efficiencies while serving our constituencies better. However, those efforts will not be effective as long as misuses of power continue to exist. The county has hired former United States Attorney Todd Graves to conduct an independent and thorough investigation into this matter.”
Caleb Clifford, County Executive Frank White’s chief of staff, was apprehensive about providing more details because the investigation in ongoing. “I would hate to think any information I disclose here or anything I would say here would damage that investigation,” he said. According to a statement from the county, no staff at the correction center has been accused of engaging in sexual contact with any inmates, but one staff member has been suspended without pay for potentially violating the policies and procedures of the corrections department. Troy Schulte, city manager for Kansas City, ordered for all female inmates from Kansas City to be transferred or released from the Jackson County jail as a result of the allegations.
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‘Wrath of Khan’ and Mount Rushmore: the best ever
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Jason Offutt Author’s note: This is the fourth (and next to last) in a short series about summer trips. The Offutt Family Vacation made its way through South Dakota, taking in one view over and over. Who knew there was so much prairie grass in the world? We were on our way to one small section of the state to visit the Badlands, the Black Hills, and Mount Rushmore. What else is there to do in South Dakota except visit national parks, homestead, or die of dysentery in the back of a prairie schooner? My one concern with our trip had to do with the internet. I’m a sucker for click bait, articles with headlines like, “10 Best Burgers in America,” “15 Movies that Killed the Franchise” and “The Five Best Ways to Get Blood Out of a Carpet” (that’s one of the problems with being a writer. My search history is probably enough to convict me of something). So when I saw “Top 10 Disappointing Tourist Destinations” and Mount Rushmore and the Badlands were on the list, I grew a little concerned. The monument was smaller than people expected, the article said, and there’s not much to do there except try not to be too American around all the foreign tourists. The Badlands, it read, were named that for a reason. Not encouraging. Oh, lookie, another article. “Star Trek Movies Ranked Worst to Best.” Click. Hmm. Although the author made a nice argument as to why “Star Trek: Nemesis” is worse than “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier,” when I got to the top of the list I discovered
“Wrath of Khan” wasn’t number one. That’s just crazy talk. I learned something important that day. The internet is stupid. Over the next two days my internet lesson proved correct. The Badlands are terrifyingly beautiful. The rolling prairie suddenly drops into cavernous gullies that I can only imagine swallowed early visitors to this area and used them to feed the prairie dogs. The gullies rose back into bare peaks, which are crumbling by an inch a year, before dropping off into more plains in the distance. With typical Offutt luck, it rained. This is a place that only averages 15 inches of precipitation per year – and it rained. The Badlands are pretty though, but on to Mount Rushmore. The 60-foot-tall busts of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt were carved into the granite face of this mountain in the lush Black Hills between 1927 and 1941. Driving to the monument takes patience and the defensive motoring skills of a NASCAR driver. Given the fact that the double line of cars stretched down an entire mountain, we might as well have been at Disney World. At the top we left our vehicle and tried not to step on all the Germans. Before us sat a monument I thought I’d never see in my lifetime. The carvings of the presidents were big, they were beautiful, they were inspiring and made the two-day drive in a loud Cheerios-littered minivan more than worth it. The lesson here? Don’t believe everything you read online. Oh, and “Wrath of Khan” is the best “Star Trek” movie ever. Don’t make me fight you, internet. 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. Jason’s parody survival guide, “How to Kill Monsters Using Common Household Items,” is also available at amazon.com.
As a result of technological difficulties, George Michaud’s “Producer’s Corner” won’t appear in the RaytownBrooking Eagle until Sept. 9. Michaud wishes for his dedicated readers to “stay happy” in the meantime. George Michaud was a talent agent/manager in Burbank, California for nearly four decades with his own talent agency, GMA.
Kansas City teen charged for drawing gun on officer
An 18-year-old Kansas City man is charged with two felonies for allegedly pulling a handgun on a Kansas City police officer this past weekend. Jamil Jackson is charged with second-degree assault of a law enforcement officer and armed criminal action for reportedly pulling the weapon on an officer near 72nd Street and Wabash Avenue on Aug. 27. According to court records, officers arrived in the area after hearing gunshots. An officer said he saw Jackson with a handgun near a crowd of people. The officer reportedly told him to drop the weapon and show his hands. Police documents state Jackson put the handgun in his right front pocket so that the grip was protrud-
2 charged in Leawood bank robbery Aug. 24 Two men are facing federal charges for allegedly robbing a Leawood bank on Aug. 24, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall. Terry Lovelady, 57, and Chad English, 42, both of Kansas City, were charged with one count of bank robbery. Court documents allege that Lovelady robbed the Central Bank of the Midwest, located at 4801 Town Center Drive in Leawood, and fled in a getaway car driven by English. The two reportedly led
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Incidents from 8/24/16 to 8/30/16 08/24/2016 05:53:08 42.209 - CITY, FLEEING/ ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER 350
FROM BUILDING 9800 block E 66 TER
08/26/2016 15:13:01 Recov. Prop. - Recovered Property 10000 block 59 ST
08/25/2016 12:41:57 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 9000 block E 350 HWY
08/24/2016 11:25:42 42.209 - CITY, FLEEING/ ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER E 86 TER
08/26/2016 15:34:23 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 9100 block E 65 ST
08/25/2016 12:55:08 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 5200 block HARDY CT
08/24/2016 11:30:06 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 6700 block STERLING AVE 08/24/2016 13:49:26 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 9800 block E 59 ST 08/24/2016 14:17:09 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 9300 block E GREGORY BLVD
08/25/2016 17:31:29 569.170F - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 9800 block E 61 ST 08/25/2016 18:30:26 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 11000 block E 53 TER 08/25/2016 20:26:43 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 08/25/2016 22:14:59 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 5300 block DITZLER AVE
08/24/2016 15:24:42 569.080B - TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/ STOLEN & RECOVERED LOCALLY 9300 block E 350 HWY
08/26/2016 06:24:05 569.080A - TAMPERING 1ST / AUTO/ STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 6900 block RAYTOWN RD
08/24/2016 20:57:03 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 Hw 08/25/2016 09:09:58 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 8600 block BOOTH AVE 08/25/2016 09:34:40 Recov. Prop. - Recovered Property 6100 block RAYTOWN TRFY 08/25/2016 10:57:23 569.080E - TAMPERING 1ST/TRUCK/BUS/STOLEN LOCAL& NOT 8900 block E 350 HWY
08/26/2016 08:17:46 570.030G - STEALING/ OVER $500/FROM BUILDING 6000 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD
08/27/2016 11:20:58 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 11200 block E 53 ST
08/26/2016 16:32:31 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 Hw
08/27/2016 11:38:59 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 10000 block E 59 ST
08/26/2016 18:40:11 569.080L - TAMPERING 1ST/OTHER MOT VEH/ STLN ELSWHERE & REC E 55 ST
08/27/2016 12:03:43 569.170F - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) block WILLOW AVE
08/26/2016 22:55:06 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 10800 block E 64 TER
08/27/2016 14:21:27 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 8300 block HEDGES AVE
08/26/2016 23:24:31 565.050 - ASSAULT 1ST/ WITH FIREARM (F) 8500 block GREENWOOD RD
08/27/2016 17:27:16 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 Hw
08/27/2016 22:59:25 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 6500 block RAYTOWN RD
08/29/2016 13:09:24 570.030D - STEALING/ OVER $500/FROM MOTOR VEHICLE (F) 11600 block E 350 HWY
08/28/2016 11:33:51 569.020M - ROBBERY 1ST/ OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON/RESIDENCE 10000 block E 78 ST 08/28/2016 12:39:07 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 10000 block E 350 HWY 08/28/2016 13:09:57 569.160M - BURGLARY 1ST/ NO FORCE/RESIDENCE UNK TIME (F) 8800 block E 75 ST 08/29/2016 00:15:54 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 8300 block E 86 TER 08/29/2016 00:18:17 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 10900 block E 58 TER 08/29/2016 02:38:21 28.333.b - CITY, DWIDRUGS 53 08/29/2016 07:02:26 WarrantO - Outside Warrant E 5300 Block
08/27/2016 18:05:26 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 Hw
08/29/2016 07:39:25 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report E 87 ST
08/26/2016 12:19:19 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 10000 block E 350 HWY
08/27/2016 07:06:13 569.080B - TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/ STOLEN & RECOVERED LOCALLY 9200 block E 59 ST
08/27/2016 18:22:23 569.080A - TAMPERING 1ST / AUTO/ STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 9100 block E 350 HWY
08/29/2016 07:50:09 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 8300 block DITZLER AVE
08/27/2016 07:09:26 570.030A - STEALING/ OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 9700 block E 82 ST
08/27/2016 18:42:21 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 Hw
08/29/2016 09:45:14 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 11400 block E 57 TER
08/27/2016 20:56:49 195.202 - DRUGS / POS-
08/29/2016 11:31:04 569.170F - BURGLARY 2ND/
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KC man charged in connection with weekend shooting at 55th, Wabash A Kansas City man is facing felony charges in connection with a shooting near 55th Street and Wabash Avenue on Aug. 27. Derrick R. Dennis, 31, is charged with second-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court records, Dennis and the victim were inside a residence in the 5500 block of Wabash Avenue. A witness said she heard a pop and Dennis came out and said, “We have
08/27/2016 09:27:38 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 5200 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD
FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 9100 block E 65 ST
08/27/2016 03:05:03 28.333.a - CITY, DWI-ALCOHOL 8700 block E 63 ST
08/26/2016 14:27:13 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 10200 block E 350 HWY
08/25/2016 11:32:08 28.139.j - CITY, STEALING
08/26/2016 16:23:02 569.080D - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN ELSWHERE&RECOVER. E 85 ST
08/27/2016 09:16:54 569.100 - PROPERY DAMAGE 1ST DEGREE/ OVER $750 (F) 8700 block E 83 TER
SESSION / COCAINE, MORPH,HEROIN (F) 9000 block E 350 HWY
08/26/2016 11:42:50 28.99 - CITY, HARASSMENT 10700 block E 350 HWY
08/26/2016 12:27:15 28.99 - CITY, HARASSMENT 8200 block STERLING AVE
08/25/2016 11:05:19 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 7200 block WILLOW AVE
08/26/2016 15:56:39 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 Hw
569.080A - TAMPERING 1ST / AUTO/ STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 9300 block E 84 TER
Derrick R. Dennis
to go, the gun just went off.” The witness found the victim inside with a gunshot wound to the head, and Dennis left the scene on foot. Dennis was taken into
custody later the same day and he told police he and the victim were “messing around with guns” and practicing quick drawing, and his gun went off. Dennis told police he threw the gun in Brush Creek near Paseo Bridge. Michael Mansur, director of communications for the prosecuting attorney’s office, did not know the victim’s current health condition. Dennis is being held on a $50,000 bond. He was scheduled for a court hearing Monday.
08/29/2016 13:55:13 569.170D - BURGLARY 2ND/FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESIDENCE DAY (F) 9800 block E 61 ST 08/29/2016 15:16:45 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS E 51 ST 08/29/2016 15:20:13 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 8300 block PERSHING RD 08/29/2016 17:50:43 569.170F - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 10100 block E 83 ST 08/29/2016 17:58:30 Run Away - Runaway-Persons Under 18 10900 block E 60 TER 08/29/2016 21:24:50 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 6100 block RAYTOWN RD 08/29/2016 21:32:30 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 6700 block LANE AVE 08/29/2016 23:42:46 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 10300 block E 63 ST
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KC man charged in shooting Sunday on Broadmoor Road A 41-year-old Kansas City man faces felony charges in connection with a shooting near 66th Street and Broadmoor Road this past weekend. Naaman E. Williams is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action for allegedly shooting a man during an argument on Aug. 28, police documents state. According to court records, police obtained a video recording from a witness that shows Williams and the victim arguing. Police documents
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state the footage shows Williams holding two-tone revolver and chasing the victim around a vehicle. Police apprehended Williams at his home and officers
recovered a revolver. During interview with police, Williams allegedly told officer the victim had the gun. He reportedly changed his story and claimed self-defense when he was shown the video recording of the incident, police documents state. The victim was transported to an area hospital with lifethreatening injuries and was listed in critical condition. Williams is being held on $25,000 bond. He was scheduled for a court appearance Tuesday.
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Obituaries Mary Ellen Koury Mary Ellen Koury, 85, of Kansas City, MO died August 26, 2016 at John Knox Hospice. She was born September 10, 1930 in Burlingame, KS to Mary Ellen and Joseph Travis McFarlane. Mary Ellen lived in Burlingame and graduated from Burlingame High School before moving to Topeka to attend business school. She then moved to Kansas City to join her sister Jean and to be an Executive Secretary for Lee’s and Mendells Dress Co. She married Pete J. Koury in 1958 in Kansas City and they owned multiple businesses’s while raising 4 children, Linda, Pete, Pat and Tony. Mary Ellen continued working as a Secretary for the Vice Principal for Baptist Jr. High School as well as an Executive Assistant at Avon, Western Auto and in her later years at American Century. Her hobbies included baking, sewing, quilting, reading, taking care of her pets and attending activities of her grandchildren. Survivors include her brother Angus McFarlane (Suzanne) of Ada, OK, daughter, Linda of Plattsburg, MO; sons, Pete (Cheryl) of Littleton, CO, Pat (Dee) of Raytown, MO and Tony (Kim) of Lee’s Summit; grandchildren, Ryan Sales, Robin Sales, Pete Z. Koury, Clint Koury, Jill Koury, Janae Koury, Kyle Koury and Miles Koury. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Barbara Jean Harsha of Oklahoma City, OK. She knew “There was going to be a special place in heaven for the mother of three sons!” A Visitation was held for Mary Ellen at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 30th at Carey Funeral Home, 503 S Topeka Ave, Burlingame, KS 66413, with a Graveside Service following. Memorial donations may be sent to John Knox Village Hospice, 400 NW Murray Road #237, Kansas City, MO 64081. Susan Diane Parretta Susan Diane Bates Parretta, 60, of Smithville, MO passed away on August 29, 2016 surrounded by her family. Susan was born on July 23, 1956 in Sugar Creek, MO to David and Ruth (Ward) Bates. Sue graduated from Raytown South High School in 1974. She married Joseph Carl Parretta on November 16, 1974. They resided in the Kansas City North area while raising their daughters and moved to Smithville in 2006. After high school graduation she went to work for Blue Cross. Then she devoted her time to her children once she became a mother. When her daughters were older, she went to work part-time at the Jones Store and in time, she took a full time position in Human Resources, where she trained new employees. After the Jones Store closed, she attended Maple Woods Community College then Park University and earned a Business Administration degree graduating Magna Cum Laude. In 2001 she began a new career at Liberty Exposition Services, Inc. and worked there as senior account executive until she was unable to work due to illness Dec. 2015. Sue was active in PTA
when her daughters were in elementary school and even after they graduated high school. She was PTA president at several elementary schools and served on state and National PTA boards. She became a member of Preceptor Theta Beta Epsilon, an educational, philanthropic friendship sorority in March of 2010. She was elected to several offices including president and was also voted woman of the year. Sue enjoyed family gatherings and holidays, traveling, being at the beach, shopping, home tours, lunch with friends or family, sewing, knitting, baking, decorating, homemade ice cream and coffee. She dearly loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister, aunt and friend. She was preceded in death by her father David W. Bates. She is survived by her husband Joe of 41 years, two daughters, Christina Parretta and Jillian (Jeff) Weishaar and three grandchildren Dakota, Addison and Riley, her mother Ruth, sister Carol Bates Hakes (Brad), brother David L. Bates and many nieces and nephews. She is deeply loved and will be missed by all. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, September 2, 2016 at McGilley Antioch Chapel 3325 NE Vivion Rd. K.C., MO 64119. Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 3, 10 AM, also at McGilley Antioch Chapel. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Harvesters - The Community Food Network, 3801 Topping Ave., Kansas City, MO 64129 in memory of Sue Parretta. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www. mcgilleyantiochchapel.com. William E. (Bill) Pfeiffer Sr. William E. (Bill) Pfeiffer Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Kansas City, MO on August 25, 2016, at the age of 97. Born June 4, 1919 in northeast Kansas City, MO, he was the son of Fred J. Pfeiffer and Jennie Cecelia (Noonan) Pfeiffer, both of Kansas City. He grew up on a 15 acre farm, and he enjoyed the many advantages of a rural upbringing. He graduated from Bennington Elementary School, Raytown High School and Kansas City Junior College. He attended the University of Kansas City. Bill served his country as a sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps, stationed in the European Theater during World War II. After his military service, Bill joined Commercial Lithographing Company, and was named its General Manager at the young age of 27. He eventually became the owner, President and CEO of the firm, serving in those capacities for decades before becoming Chairman of the Board at Commercial in 1986. In his business, Bill was a builder, a change agent and a highly skilled negotiator. He became a successful salesman coast-to-coast, using his winning personality to attract and close many deals with clients both large and small. He was absolutely a man of his word, and his handshake
alone sealed agreements solidly based on mutual trust. Widely respected by his business competitors and allies alike, Bill was able to build, foster and maintain a large workforce. His motto at Commercial was always: “You don’t work for me, we all work together as a team.” A man of truly extraordinary generosity, organizations benefitting from Bill’s support include the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber of Commerce, The Printing and Advertising Executives Club, the Sertoma Club, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and The Quiet Birdmen. Bill had a strong commitment to community and social justice, contributing to support the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the NAACP, the Mainstream Coalition, the Heartland Men’s Chorus, the Family Conservancy, the Missouri Association for Social Welfare, the Kansas City Free Health Clinic, the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education and the Center for Practical Bioethics. He also loved the arts, supporting the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, the Quality Hill Playhouse and the Chestnut Fine Arts Theatre. Bill’s chief interest was in supporting UMKC. His financial generosity as a patron of the arts and education led him to endow a wide variety of programs at UMKC including the Conservatory of Music and Dance, the Carolyn Benton Cockefair Chair for Continuing Education, the Women’s Council Graduate Assistance Fund and the Starr Symposium. Honoring his many contributions to the University over time, Bill was a co-recipient of the UMKC Chancellor’s Medal in 1991, and he also served for several years as Chair of the Board of the UMKC Friends of the Conservatory. He donated funds and materials to the Miller Nichols Library. Along with his first wife, Corky Pfeiffer, he provided a substantial financial endowment to further the mission of the UMKC Gallery of Art. With his second wife, Mary Kay McPhee, he helped endow a special program for staff enrichment at UMKC. Bill Pfeiffer was lovingly devoted to his family and his extended family. He made many personal sacrifices to educate his children and his wife, Corky. He was an accomplished pilot and a dedicated world traveler. He loved golf, food, flying, art, music and boating – not necessarily in that order. In 1939 – 1941, he served as Band Leader for the Red Rose Band, an 11 piece swing band with vocalists. He was always witty, a master of the one-liner. He had a twinkle in his eye, a gracious, listening ear and s smile that lit the room and engaged everyone around him. Always special to Bill’s heart were the ten years he spent with the Boy Scouts of America’s Heart of America Council as Scoutmaster of Troop 66. He spent many happy summers at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, where he was inducted into the Tribe of Mic-O- Say. Bill was named “Man of the Year” by the Printing Industries Association of Kansas City and also by the Junior
Raytown Community Choir practice begins The Raytown Community Choir will begin practicing for the upcoming “Colonial Christmas – Lessons and Carols” concert to be performed on Dec. 10 and 11. Enrollment for the choir will be held Sept. 8 from 6:30-7 p.m. at Ivanhoe United Church of Christ at 6512 Woodson Road.
Cost is $35 for the first person and $30 each for additional family member and covers the cost of the music and overhead. No tryouts are required because of the wide range of experience in the choir. After registration, the first practice starts from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and continues at the same time and place ev-
ery Thursday evening. “All who love to sing are invited to join our choir. Many are involved in their own church choirs but many just love to sing. We are looking for those who want to bring beauty to the holiday season,” said Director Rick Gilpin.
Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City. In 1984, he received a special citation in recognition of his many years of outstanding leadership in the printing industry. In 2007, Bill was awarded the Kindest Kansas Citian honorary star by Synergy Services, a group devoted to reducing violence and promoting peace and harmony in Kansas City. He was Honorary Co-Chair of Family Achievement Night for the Family Conservancy, The Ribbon of Hope Dinner benefitting HIV/AIDS awareness and treatment, Corks and Canvas for the Good Samaritan Project and Hearts of Gold Awards Luncheon for the YWCA. He was a past Deacon and Elder of Second Presbyterian Church. Bill was a member of The Mission Hills Country Club, Hallbrook Country Club, The Kansas City Club, Loch Lloyd Country Club and of Le Mirador Country Club in Vevey, Switzerland. Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, Corky Pfeiffer, by his parents, Jennie and Fred J. Pfeiffer, by his three brothers: Carl, John and Tom Pfeiffer, and by his stepdaughter, Martha McPhee. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay McPhee of the home. He is also survived by his two children: daughter Jan E. Pfeiffer-Rios and her wife, Frances Pfeiffer-Rios of Boston, MA, by his son, William E. (Bill) Pfeiffer, Jr. and stepson, Mark S. McPhee, M.D. both of Kansas City, by five step-grandchildren and many nephews, nieces and friends. The family wishes to give special thanks to Bill’s two devoted caretakers: Ife’ Peterson and Robin Hunt, with whom he developed close personal relationships. They both became a vital part of his later life. Bill’s burial will be private. The family is planning a Celebration of Life for Bill at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Bill’s memory to the University of Missouri – Kansas City.
the funeral home. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. You may leave condolences online at ewingschuttesemlerfh.com.
Kathryn Irene Spellmeyer Kathryn Irene Spellmeyer age 93 of Sedalia died on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at University Of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born on July 31, 1923 in Sedalia, Missouri daughter of Roy C. and Ethel Hon Martin. In October of 1939 in Versailles she married Avery Harm Spellmeyer and he preceded her in death on November 18, 1990. Kathryn attended Sedalia Public School. She also attended the Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed reading her Bible, newspaper, cooking, western movies and watching the Christian Channel on TV. Kathryn is survived by two daughters; Kathie Dilthey and Joyce Tagtmeyer both of Sedalia, four sons; Dennis Spellmeyer and Louis Spellmeyer both of Sedalia, Carl E. Spellmeyer of Texas, Gary Spellmeyer of Gladstone, MO, one brother; Denny Martin of Kansas City, Missouri, two sisters; Helen Peace of Sedalia, Mary Anna Jones of Raytown, Missouri, twenty-two grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son; Avery Earl Spellmeyer, four brothers; Kenny Martin, Bud Martin, Donnie Martin and Bennett Martin, one sister; Dot Butterball. Funeral service was at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 26, 2016 at Ewing-Schutte-Semler Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Sherman officiating. The family received friends from 6:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, August 25, 2016 at
John B. Vonderahe John B. Vonderahe, 72, of Grain Valley, Mo., passed away unexpectedly Aug. 28, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at St. John LaLande Catholic Church, 805 N.W. RD Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO, 64015; interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence. John was born Nov. 18, 1943, in Boonville, Mo., and grew up there. He was an accountant for the Jones Store Company for thirty-seven years until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of St. John LaLande Parish. He enjoyed yard work, trout fishing at Bennett Springs and people. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Eastern Jackson County Mainliners Railroad Club in Odessa, Mo. John was preceded in death by sister, Jean Knipp and brother, Edward Vonderahe. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Vonderahe of the home; daughter, Carla Vonderahe, Raytown, Mo.; son, Eric Vonderahe and wife, Trishia, Kona, Hawaii; sister, Margie Moon and husband, Ron, Las Vegas, Nev.; brothers, Chris Vonderahe and wife, Beth, Carl Vonderahe and wife, Wanda, all of Boonville, Mo.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be expressed at www. speakschapel.com.
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By Livingston Brees “Anything you want to, do it. Wanna change the world? There’s nothing to it.” — Willy Wonka As if losing David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Muhammad Ali, George Martin, Kenny (R2D2) Baker, David (The Big Lebowski) Huddleston, Anton Yelchin, Scotty Moore, Prince, Merle Haggard and many, many more this year wasn’t bad enough, news broke earlier this week that we lost comic genius and one of my favorite actors of all time, Gene Wilder. What a flat-out bummer, man. This one hit me really hard, and I can’t remember shedding so many tears for a person I never even met since Chris Farley. As many of you know,
movies and entertainment play a big part in my life, and I have never known a world without Gene Wilder. He was a fixture in so many of my favorite movies, and any time he showed up, I always knew I’d at least enjoy watching him, even if the movie was less than stellar. Whether he was playing an over-the-top comedic role like Willy Wonka or Victor Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) or a sweet dramatic role like he did in “Funny About Love,” his presence on screen automatically endeared him to the audience, which is something not a lot of actors can do. I could ramble on for hours and hours about how much I love Gene Wilder, but I figured it would be bet-
ter to highlight a couple of his best movies, as well as some of my favorite performances. “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967) Wilder’s first role was a small one, and also very dramatic. Taking on the role of a hostage taken by Warren Beatty’s Clyde Barrow and Faye Dunaway’s Bonnie Parker, Wilder more than held his own against the two Hollywood heavyweights. It was a small role in a great movie that set him on his way. “The Producers” (1967) This film marked the birth of one of the greatest partnerships in movie history. Writer/director Mel Brooks cast Wilder opposite Zero Mostel in this comedy classic that catapulted
Brooks into the stratosphere, and put Wilder on the map as an up-and-coming comic genius. The film, which was later turned into a Broadway play and eventually remade into a movie, is still considered one of the funniest films ever made, and for good reason. And by the way, the term “one of the funniest films ever made” will pop up several more times before this column is over. “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) This was perhaps Wilder’s definitive role, and most assuredly the one with which he is most identified. This film is a classic, and without Wilder it would simply be a forgotten family film from nearly 50 years ago. “Blazing Saddles” (1974) Once again teaming with
Mel Brooks, the duo made Even though Mel Brooks one of the funniest films directed this black and white ever, and it is also one of my comedy masterpiece, Wilder favorites of all time. From wrote the script. Razor sharp the one-liners to the sight wit and sight gags galore gags, this film has every- highlight this gem, which thing you could ever want gets better with age. Wilder’s from a comedy and so much script takes something old more. and makes it new again. In Not only would this film a world where “hard-hitting never be able to get made anti-heroes” were dominattoday, was it not for Wild- ing the silver screen, Wilder’s fantastic performance er’s black and white homas Cleavon Little’s sidekick age to monster movies of “The Waco Kid,” the movie the 1930s stood out, and still would have been touted does to this day. It’s a mustas racist and mean when it see, right there with “Blazwas released 42 years ago. ing Saddles.” The perfect blend of comedy “Silver Streak” (1976), and casting made it a classic. “Stir Crazy” (1980), “See No If you haven’t seen it, you Evil, Hear No Evil” (1989) sure are missing out. And re- and “Another You” (1991) member, “Mongo only pawn Despite his early success, in game of life.” Wilder had some ups and “Young Frankenstein” downs in the late 1970s. That (1974) Movie continued on page 8
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Mexi-ranch chicken salad Now we want to add our dressing. Remember, we took equal parts of ranch dressing and salsa. You can use your favorite brands here. This is a fun and different dressing for a salad and it also makes a good dip for a veggie platter. Toss all the ingredients together and top with your crisp and fresh tortilla strips. Yummy summer goodness is all throughout this salad. For some fun add-ins you could use black beans, shredded cheese, or red onions in-
By Jacqui Duran When I think of a yummy summertime dinner this recipe always comes to mind. Inspired by a restaurant salad that I ordered once, I remember thinking, “I can make this at home so easily!” It’s light and filling at the same time. There is a little more prep than actual cooking going on in this recipe, so if you are in a hurry you can do all the prep work ahead of time and then just toss it all together right before serving. This is great for a weeknight meal, summer dinner outdoors with friends or just a fun salad with which you’re sure to impress. We are going to need: • Romaine lettuce • One pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts • Green onions • One tomato • One lime • One handful of cilantro (optional) • Two cups of fresh corn • Tortillas (I used spinach tortillas, but corn or flour works fine) • Mexi-ranch dressing (equal parts ranch dressing and salsa mixed) I know it looks like a lot,
Mexi-ranch chicken salad but like I said above, it’s more prep than cooking here. If you enlist some help you’ve got this meal easily. I start off by heating my oven to 425 degrees. We are going to make our own tortilla strips to add some crunch to the salad. This is the same way I make my homemade tortilla chips (just cut into triangles). Using a pizza cutter, slice one tortilla (we are using a large tortilla) into strips. Lay them flat on a cookie sheet and spray with olive oil cooking spray. Once the oven is pre-heated, cook the strips for about 10 minutes, and you’ll have crunchy tortilla strips. Begin by dicing all your veggies and tossing them into a large salad or mixing bowl. If you’re using frozen corn, al-
low it to thaw to room temperature and then toss it in with your veggies. Now we need to cook our chicken. I find that you will get even cooking if you butterfly the chicken breasts, making them all the same thickness. Heat a skillet with some extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. These breasts only take about five to six min-
utes per side to cook. Right before flipping, I cut and squeeze all the lime out over the chicken. I’ve got my crispy tortilla strips out of the oven and my chicken resting. This is almost temping enough to eat as is! In your mixing bowl with all your veggies, add your fully cooked chicken after cutting into bite-sized pieces.
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By Sterling L. Brown The pre-snoozing I terribly dislike preseason NFL football games for many reasons. The overarching reason is because the results are largely red herrings that cloud the judgment of most every football fan about their team’s future outcome in the upcoming season. There are meaningful snaps for many players, though they some are accompanied by the perilous risk of injury. This preseason is no different with the Chiefs as the first team offense has led four touchdown drives and the firstish team defense has given up enough rushing yards to make me want to spit in my own eye. The win in Chicago was an decent display of what this defense may be able to do with sound scheming on its side, and it was definitely positive that this defense performed against another NFL first unit offense without Eric Berry or Justin Houston. Berry has since signed and began practicing, but there are reports that Justin Houston has landed on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) List. He is, by rule, out for at least the first six weeks of the season. With the additional announcement of the season ending shoulder injury to starter Josh Mauga, the Chiefs defense is crumbling slowly, like a too warm oatmeal cream pie. But like that oatmeal cream pie, pressure in the right area can make it congeal back together and the executed scheme used in the first half last Saturday was the best thing we saw from the defense and the coaching staff so far. The preseason has a value in another area, I guess. You get to see some team’s depth and real time reps for positions battles. And while there are some battles on the defensive side, like Chris Jones’ recent ascen-
sion to first team reps on the D-line, the offensive side has offered some glimpses into some depth that hasn’t been present during the Dorsey/ Reid era. Backups at running back, wide receiver, and tight end have impressed. Nick Foles looks very comfortable at backup QB. The offensive line looks like a stronger unit with former starters as backups now in Jah Reid and Zach Fulton. And despite Parker Ehringer being out with illness and Mitch Morse also afflicted, Reid and Fulton’s depth already can be seen as a value the team didn’t possess last season. Even though traditionally the third preseason game is the one and only “dry run” for most teams as far as dress rehearsals go, the Chiefs have much bigger fish to fry in a vulnerable AFC West to be putting much stock in the recent win in Chicago either. Play 100 percent this week versus Green Bay with backups, try to get everyone back healthy, and keep preparing for San Diego on Sept. 11. They are who we thought they were The Royals are barreling down the track right now. After a dismal July, Royals’ fans are feeling like they just took a triple shot of Pepto these last four weeks. As of deadline, the boys in blue are 20-7 in August. Furthermore, they look like they are having fun again. This year’s Royals remind me of the Rolling Stones. They may not look the part or like the last time you saw them, but that music still makes you bang you head or pump your fist. Danny Duffy is so far progressed from his bout with psychological issues that plagued the early steps of his baseball career that I hardly remember that he was out of baseball for the better part of an entire season. I often think his developmental story will rival Zack Greinke’s when it comes to end results in the legend of Royals’ lore. Duffy might be the first, and still to this date, only Royals’ starting pitcher that the Dayton Moore era has produced, in house, that has seen MLB success. And if he is, this version of Duffy was worth waiting for. Duffy’s emergence gives hope to the notion that the Ventura con-
tract was not a reach at trying to maximize an opportune moment but more a shrewd gaze into the looking glass that ultimately previewed this last month of Ventura’s pitching warm-fuzziness and called it a trend rather than another peak in the tumultuous bell curve that has been his career so far. The Royals are storming back into contention and are a handful of games back from the Indians and just two games back of the second wild card. Moreover, they have a favorable schedule heading down the stretch. Can anyone say #huntforblueoctober? USA! USA! USA! The Olympics have ended and needless to say, our country’s athletes are an amazing testament to sport, competition, health/fitness prowess, and psychological strength and fortitude. Even though there are manure nozzles like Ryan Lochte that can find a way to poop in the pool like a scene out of “Caddy Shack,” our country was represented in a manner that was worthy of being proud of. I often fear that in this world’s climate that an event like the Olympics was a sure target for the religious fanatical violence or the politically charged divisiveness that we have seen displayed in many areas of the world, but that they did not rear their ugly heads during the games. I am proud of that, for humanity’s sake. The world stage was meant for positivity and greatness and we were allowed to witness it unblemished. And in special recognition, the U.S. women alone raked in more medals than all but three countries. The U.S. women assert a significant dominance in athletics that deserves a special tip of the hat. Sterling Brown is a loving husband and father of three. Living in Raytown and working as a Behavior Interventionist and Girl’s Basketball Coach at Raytown South High School, he is a life long resident of the KC Metro. A few of his passions are doing play-by-play sports commentary, playing with Star Wars Legos with the kids, eating Rotel dip while drinking a Stella Artois, and camping & fishing. #Ballislife #KeepChoppingWood #allthelegosarereallyforme
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all changed when he teamed with comic legend Richard Pryor in a string of R-rated comedies that brought in the laughs, as well as fantastic box office numbers. Pryor’s raw emotion and unequaled comedic timing matched up well with Wilder’s “straight man” persona, and once “Silver Streak” (probably the best of the four collaborations with Pryor) hit it big, it was only a matter of time before they teamed up again. Much like “Blazing Saddles,” which Pryor co-wrote with Mel Brooks, “Stir Crazy” is as politically incorrect as it gets (Wilder even dons blackface for a scene), but it’s also ridiculously funny. “See No Evil, Hear No Evil” most assuredly has its moments, but isn’t as funny as the first two. “Another You” is like going to a high school reunion. It sure is good to see them together again, but it was clear things would never be as good as they once were. All of the Wilder/Pryor flicks are most assuredly worth checking out, and they’re all guaranteed to make you laugh. “Haunted Honeymoon” (1986) Wilder both wrote and directed this horror/comedy which has become a cult classic for more reasons than one. The flick is another throwback, featuring Wilder and his wife Gilda Radner as radio performers who decide to get married in a castle-like mansion that was his childhood home. Once there, they meet the eccentric members of Wilder’s on-screen family, including Dom DeLuise in drag as Wilder’s aunt. Even though the film bombed at the box office and even earned a few Razzie awards, it became a cult classic because of DeLuise’s over-the-top performance, and the fact Radner would die of ovarian cancer soon after the film was released. I remember being a kid and wondering why all the adults were upset because Radner passed away. Even though Radnre, one of the original “Saturday Night Live” cast members was a comedy giant in her own right, the nation all mourned for Wilder, who lost the love of his life. Watch “Haunted Honeymoon” if only to see Wilder and Radner’s blind love for each other on display one last time. Wilder occasionally turned up on TV in the late 90s and early 2000s, but his last film role was in 1991,
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