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Raytown High School Homecoming 2014

By Hanine Al-Haydar Raytown High School The Raytown Bluejays faced the Winnetonka Griffins on Homecoming Night, September 12, 2014.

Marquise Doherty (#5), running back for the Griffins, sprinted 77 yards to put the first points on the scoreboard. The extra point brought it to 7-0. From then on, Raytown did a good job of preventing Winnetonka from scoring any more points in the first quarter During the second quarter both teams got close to the end zone but were shut down by their opponents. Near the end of the quarter, the Bluejays burst through the Griffins’ defense scoring a touchdown on a Joe Straw (#12) pass to Montel Jones (#9). Jones ran it in

During the fourth quarter, Griffins’ Marquise Doherty (#5) scored another touchdown. The extra point wrapped up the game for Winnetonka, 21-7.

When asked, what do you think of the two wins and two

Photos by R.C. Jones Senior QB #12 Joe Straws handing off to Senior running back #23 Josh Drake

Jaywalkers Dance Team for a touchdown with the Griffins’ defenders close behind. The Bluejays crowd stood on their feet and screamed for their first score. At the end of the second quarter, the

losses of the team so far? Raytown Coach Griffis answered “It’s okay.

Everything we want to do is still right in front of us.” Showing that Raytown is still in it to win it.

score was tied 7-7.

The Homecoming half-time entertainment was good. The Jaywalkers dance team delivered a flawless performance. The Raytown High School Marching Band

paired with the Color Guard and played a really nice rendition of “A Whole New World.” The homecoming nominees came up one at a time to present themselves to their classes and the stands.

As each homecoming prince and princess were announced, the crowds cheered.

During the third quarter, it was another battle of the teams getting close to scoring but the opposing team blocking. Griffins’ Danny Campos (#14) scored another touchdown and with the extra point the score was 14-7. The Bluejays crowd loudly supported its team but even with all of that moral support, Raytown could not score. The crowd hushed when Bluejays’ Lamont Anderson (#33) was injured. But after a long pause in the game, the doctor proclaimed him to be okay and both sides of the stadium cheered for him.

Senior #32 Jeff Byrd and Senior #44 Brandon White ready to stop Winnetonka runner

Bluejay Cheerleaders

First Raytown Senior Celebration Was A Success!

We Could’ve Danced All Night

The Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Raytown Senior Celebration on Saturday, September 13, 2014. About 150 “seniors” enjoyed a great evening filled with lots of fun, dancing and a delicious Italian buffet dinner that included a chocolate fountain, cake, coffee and tea catered by Hy-Vee Raytown.

Tom Cole, Economic Development Director, served as Emcee and helped pass out over 35 raffle prizes donated by individual businesses within the Raytown area. Kaylie Baker, owner of Rok’It Advertising and her husband Travis, manned the photo booth and encouraged everyone to get their picture taken numerous times being both serious and

silly.

“Everyone seemed to enjoy the photo booth and loved being able to put on funny glasses and let loose!” said Kaylie.

“I was so excited to be a part of the Raytown Chamber of Commerce Senior Celebration as it was an outstanding success!

Those attending enjoyed meeting new friends, great food and raffle prizes. Of course, we can’t forget the dancing and photo booth.

Comments were very positive and they can’t wait until the next one!” said Charlotte Melson, Raytown Alderman.

Mayor Dave Bower remarked, “The Senior Celebration reminded me that we all share a secret, that growing older does not mean

Vicki Turnbow, Chamber President and Loretha Hayden, Chamber Chair center with Loretha’s family we can’t have a good time, dance and live life to its fullest. I experienced that Saturday night at the Celebration where I was honored to do all three of these things with some amazing Raytown folk.

Thanks to all who put this special evening together.”

Vicki Turnbow, President of the Raytown Chamber indicated ages ranged from 22 to 90 and no matter what age you were – dancing during the song “We Are Family” was one of the most popular songs of the evening. Given the positive feedback, Vicki believes this celebration will be an annual

“We Are Family” was one of the most popular songs of the evening to dance to

event.

This Raytown Chamber sponsored event could not have been successful without the help of the sponsors and volunteer staff.

Platinum Sponsors were Bickford Assisted Living, Hy-Vee Raytown and KCP&L. Gold Sponsors were First Federal Bank; Silver Sponsors, Comfort Dental, Dick Smith Ford, Graceway, Hidden Lake Care Center, Raytown-Brooking Eagle and Westridge Gardens and many Bronze Sponsors.

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AT&T Donates Van To Boy Scouts

AT&T this week donated a retired company van to Boy Scout Troop 469 at Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church in Raytown. Pictured with the troop is Madeline Romious, AT&T regional vice president-external affairs, handing the keys to David Locascio, who will maintain and drive the van for the Boy Scout troop.

50th Anniversary Fun House Pizza Day

By Mallory Ragon Fun House Pizza’s 50th anniversary was recognized and celebrated by the Raytown Board of Aldermen with a Mayoral proclamation making September 16, 2014 “50th Anniversary Fun House Pizza Day”. Mayor David Bower read a proclamation recognizing Fun House Pizza owner, Gary Graham, for the important role that Fun House Pizza has had in Raytown’s economy, providing essential employment opportunities for residents, making countless memories, past and present, supporting the community through civic efforts and enriching the culture with support of youth sports over the years.

Bower noted that it was his favorite pizza in high school, he also said his waistline could be attributed to their food.

“I encourage all residents to order the combo,” Bower said.

When Graham moved to the podium to speak, everyone in the council chambers stood up in respect. He thanked the aldermen and the mayor for the gesture then remarked that his parents, who started the business in 1964, weren’t sure how a pizza place would do in Raytown and never realized it would keep going this long.

“Thanks to the people of Raytown for all your support over the years,” Graham said.

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September Raytown Park Board Meeting

By Robert Smith Park Board votes to close Super Splash for fiscal year 15. The board meeting was almost totally a discussion about Super Splash. As one of the Park Board members said, “It seems like 90 percent of our time has been spent on Super Splash discussions for several years”.

There was a lot of good discussion with ideas from the adhoc group appointed

by the Mayor, ongoing discussions by the Park Board and some of the Board of Aldermen that were present.

Over the past few months, ideas has been discussed including building a large shelter house in the parking lot or covering the 50 meter pool so that it could be used year around. These and other suggestions were too expensive with little to no return. The board was reminded that parks are not

supposed to make money, but they are not supposed to be a money pit either.

Reported Supersplash attendance was 25,939 up 6 % or 1,468 patrons over 2013.

It is estimated that it would take 42.000 plus people to recover 85 % of the cost. A survey taken indicated that approximately 1/3 of those attending were from the 64133 & 64138 zip codes.

These zip codes also include Kansas City and Indepen-

dence.

In order to open next year, there are a number of things that must be such as water lines, pumps, slides and decks. Other things to be repaired or maintained are the old pumps, resurfacing the fiberglass slides, seal coat or asphalt the parking lots and driveway, and the list goes on. That cost is estimated to be $250,000 to $450,000.

Even with the increase in attendance Super Splash still

reportedly lost $161,448 with a few bills yet to come in.

The bottom line is that the parks reserve fund is $550,000. If they were to open next year then $250,000 plus $161,500 would leave only about $125,000 for other major park projects or maintenance. With the saving from Super Splash next year, it was decided that the Park Board will ask the Board of Aldermen to work with them to hire a consultant to

prepare a comprehensive plan for the entire park system.

Other discussion was the Arts & Music Festival and the youth basketball league.

The Arts & Music Festival should be a big event at C. Lee Kenagy Park on Sept 27th. Lets all hope for good weather this year. Hopefully you will also be able to see more about the festival on the new message sign at Kenagy on Raytown Road.

Raytown Park Board Votes To Close SuperSplash Board Wants A Comprehensive Study

On September 15, the Raytown Park Board voted to close SuperSplash Water Park for one year while a plan could be studied for the future of the entire park system. “Generally, it was about the numbers,” said George Mitchell, Board Chair. “For several years the city has subsidized Super Splash as the park aged and operations costs increased. It was a difficult decision; it’s really all about the numbers. We had to be realistic about the future of the park and sustaining the

park fund for the long term.”

There was discussion about keeping the park open as a smaller community pool vs. a full service water park.

However, the logistics of making that happen would be onerous with minimal savings. Although Super Splash had a better year in 2014, with slight increases in attendance and revenue, it was not enough to sway the Board on their decision.

The substantial expenses that accompany a public swimming pool, including

lifeguards, utilities, training and insurance can be the focus of budget fixes. Likewise, since public pools are usually used only during the summer months maintenance costs increase.

“The bottom line is public pools are only open three months a year. For the last 10 years, Super Splash has been operational due to the dedication of our Parks staff that was able to fix nearly anything,”said Kevin Boji, Parks Director. “The pool is 50 years old and showing its

age; we face an extensive list of repairs, including leaks under the pool deck, that will be very costly.”

This year, the pool was challenged with broken water lines and closing 20 year old water slides due to structural concerns and the list goes on.

Super Splash was one of the first waterparks of its kind in the Kansas City metro. Now, at 51 years old, it is estimated it will take nearly $450,000 of repairs to include pool painting, filter replacement, pool pumps, motors and general

maintenance.

The Parks Board also voted to request the Board of Aldermen to work with them on hiring a consultant to prepare a Parks Comprehensive Plan for the entire park system that could be used to develop a strategic plan. “We want our residents to have a place that they can take their families. We want to be able to have a park system that future generations will be able to enjoy.” said George Mitchell.

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nally opened in 1963 as a private swimming facility, Raytown Municipal Pool. The City of Raytown purchased the property in 1988, changed the name to Super Splash and began a 15 year development plan, operating the park as an enterprise fund to expand the park to a modern waterpark.

Super Splash is a 10-acre park that includes three swimming pools, slides and a children’s area. It is located in the heart of Raytown at 53rd Place and Raytown Road.

Virginia Minor Joins September 27 Is “Brewer & Shipley Day” Hall Of Famous Missourians

By Mallory Ragon

On Wednesday, September 10, Virginia Louisa Minor became the eighth woman inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians in the Missouri capitol building.

The induction ceremony took place in the House chamber. Missouri House Speaker Tim Jones allowed the citizens of Missouri to nominate famous Missourians for the honor. Virginia Minor was nominated by the Missouri Women’s Network and the bust was funded by contributions from members of the Missouri Women’s Network Education Fund and other women’s organizations and individuals. Approximately

The bust of Virginia Louisa Minor, sculpted by Cynthia Hitschler

400 individuals contributed to the fund.

Virginia Minor was a St. Louis suffragist who attempted to register to vote in 1872 under the newly ratified 14th Amendment to the US Constitution. When turned away, she sued the registrar, Reece Happersett.

Her case ultimately went to the US Supreme Court, which decided that women could not vote, even though they were citizens of the US, because voting rights were up to the states. Forty-eight years later, with ratification of the 19th Amendment, women finally won the right to vote.

At the Board of Aldermen’s September 16 session, Mayor David Bower read a proclamation declaring September 27 “Brewer & Shipley Day in Raytown.” The mayor recognized the duo’s intricate guitar work and vocal harmonies with underlying lyrical themes of personal freedom and traditional

songs of love that resonate with both old and new fans and that they enjoyed much of their success while being residents of Raytown in the 1970’s.

The City of Raytown invites all area residents to the Raytown Arts & Music Festival on Saturday, September 27. Hosted by the Raytown Parks Department, the annual event is scheduled to take

place at C. Lee Kenagy Park, 9609 E 79th Street, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The event will feature Brewer & Shipley, the folk rock duo best known for their 1970 top-ten hit “One Toke Over the Line”. In addition, the festival will have local art and live music, food trucks, a kids’ area and more.

Police Crack Down On Child Restraint Missouri law requires all children under the age of eight to be in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat unless they are 80 lbs or 4’9” tall. Raytown Police announced today they are joining with law enforcement September 14-20 for an

aggressive Child Passenger Safety Week Law Enforcement Campaign to crack down on Missouri’s child safety seat law violators and to reduce highway fatalities and injuries to children. Car crashes are the number one killer of kids. Nearly 73 per-

cent of all child restraints are not used correctly. Is your child safe?

Federal statistics show regular child safety seat and safety belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.

Residents Seek Help From City For Flooding Issues

By Mallory Ragon Three residents voiced concerns about neighborhood flooding during the public comments portion of the board of aldermen’s meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 . The residents all live on Fuller Drive and have had persistent is-

sues with flooding, sediment and mud, an influx of small animals like raccoons, and excessive moisture that has led to mold since construction on a new development began behind their homes.

Despite the presence of a detention basin, the homeowners say heavy rains have caused torrents of water in

their lawns and around their foundations.

“When we were first approached about this development behind our homes, we were assured this flooding wouldn’t be happening,” said Amy Kirkpatrick, a resident. “We were assured that this basin would be the solution.”

Adding to the difficult situation, the residents disclose that their addresses are in Kansas City and they’ve been unable to get help with the situation or answers from the city. The development is in Raytown.

“We want to hold the contractors and developers accountable,” said Gwen

Thomas, a resident. Thomas requested storm water and pollution plans, development plans, and other paperwork filed with the city.

Mentioning that she assumed the developers have liability insurance, she said that the homeowners aren’t interested in going to court but that some sort of media-

tion was needed.

“Our properties are flooding and there should be some sort of recourse.”

Bower assured those present from the neighborhood that he would take the matter to the city’s public works department for further investigation.

Raytown Police To Get Body Cameras

By Mallory Ragon The Raytown Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the purchase of 31 body cameras for the police department this week. Captain Michelle Rogers told the board that two officers began testing the cameras in March and that the test was successful.

The cameras provide high definition (HD)-quality video and will be purchased from Digital Ally, who provides the in-car cameras already in use by the department. The body cameras will be compatible with the in-car cameras. Chief Jim Lynch explained that those cameras automatically turn on when a police car’s lights are acti-

vated. He said that the body cameras could be set up to activate at the same time. The standard operating mode is capable of capturing the 60 seconds prior to the record time. “[Digital Ally is] really good at working with us and getting us the help we need,” Rogers said.

Each camera will be as-

signed to a specific officer, who will be responsible for using it, charging it and turning it in to their superior for downloading. No officer will have the ability to edit or delete files.

All records will be stored on the department’s hard drive for a period of two years, unless otherwise required for evidence or inves-

tigatory purposes.

Formal policy for use of the cameras is currently being developed and has not yet been finalized.

The cameras will outfit the patrol unit, and the hope is to eventually purchase additional cameras for the detective unit. The cost, including the necessary software, is about $25,000.

The Royals Came To The Plate Wednesday Night

By George Michaud The Royals had the Big K in an uproar Wednesday night with Escobar and Lorenzo Cain going deep against the one pitcher who was up for the Cy Young, was just 12-3 record on the year and only an ERA of a low 1.99, and gave the Royals more trouble than any other pitcher all year. But tonight was different. Chris Sale left the game after giv-

ing up two home runs; homer by Lorenzo Cain was the one that was to knock Sale out of the game after only five innings. A shocker to everyone. Sale walked off with a look of disgust with himself for letting this happen after only giving up one run in the last 15 innings to the Royals. Baseball is unpredictable, as I said last week.

And the next eleven games left in regular season play will tell the real story of how

this will wind up for Detroit and the Royals.

Already, the Royals have announced playoff tickets going on sale Thursday for possible games that will be played here if the turnout in the end is favorable. Always a standard move for every club. Fans are blogging like crazy even on Facebook about the Royals. It will be lots of chatter between now and Friday when they have had their day of rest tomor-

row, Thursday, September 17, as I write.

The way the numbers are adding up things could wind up, as I mentioned last week.

Also several teams may have to have a one game or three game playoff for their spot to win the Division because several are in contention and quite close. By next week at this time we’ll pretty much know who those teams will be.

The L. A. Angels were

the first to clinch their Division in the American League West and then the Baltimore Orioles were next followed by the Washington Nationals.

Last three home stand games will be this Friday the 19th between our rival The Detroit Tigers who come in for three games through Sunday. So, if you want to get to Kaufmann and see one last game for regular season play, get your tickets now if

you can. Then, two games with the Cleveland Indians in Ohio and four games with the Chicago White Sox in Chicago through Sunday September 28th.

It’s not going to be a breeze for The Royals but with the momentum they have going I wouldn’t be surprised to see them back in Kansas City on for October madness with a winning record. Go Royals!

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Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance

From Ferguson To Raytown

By Pat Jackson

As a Presbyterian pastor, I’ve always appreciated the Apostle Paul’s clarion call for unity in Christ when he wrote in his letter to the Galatians “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (3:28 NIV). That was quite a statement in the 1st century. At a time when such distinctions meant so much, Paul wiped them away.

But I have come to wish that Paul had said it a bit differently. I wish that he had said (for his time) “There is both Jew and Greek, slave and free, male and female -- we are all one in Christ Jesus.” Instead of de-emphasizing the differences among people, I wish he had acknowledged those differences and affirmed the possibility of unity among people of all walks of life.

I have a similar wish for our society today. In the wake of the events of Ferguson, MO, our state and nation are again grappling with the fissures of race in our society.

International events have also heightened tensions across religious lines. How can we here in Raytown, in a community which is becoming increasingly diverse, embrace our differences of race, ethnicity, religion or any other personal traits. How can this growing diversity be a source of strength rather than a cause for distrust, discord and separation?

On one hand, nothing can replace the value of one person extending a hand to another. Whether it’s at work, at school, in a place of worship, in the supermarket, or in our neighborhoods – we all encounter opportuni-

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ties to cross the divides of difference, one person at a time. What such opportunities have you seized of late?

What such opportunities have you let pass by?

As a member of the Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance, I am excited about two events coming up in Raytown that offer the chance for us to come together as a community.

On Monday, November 24th at 7 p.m., the annual Raytown Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Raytown Emergency Assistance Program community space (9300 E. 75th Street). It’s a chance for us to gather in thanksgiving – Protestants, Baha’is, Catholics, Jews, Muslims, people with no religious affiliation – everyone is welcome!

Then on January 18th, our community will gather again for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at Graceway. This is a time when we intentionally seek to join hands across the division of race and work together for what Dr. King referred to as the “Beloved Community.” As King said, “this type of spirit and this type of love can transform opponents into friends . . . It is this love which will bring about miracles in the hearts of [all people].” (For more information on both events, go to www.rcifa.org.)

So then to adapt Paul a bit, “There is black and white; hispanic and Asian; Christian, Muslim and Jew; Hindu and Baha’i; Raytown High and Raytown South; Baby Boomers and millennials; Royals fans and Chief fans – we all are one in Raytown!”

Pat Jackson is the pastor at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church and a member of the Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance.

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Las Vegas was named by the Spanish for “springs in the Desert Las Vegas”, Spanish for “the meadows”. That was 1829. By 1844, camping at “The Springs” brought lots of publicity to the area and in 1855 the Mormons made their first attempt to settle Las Vegas. In 1864 Nevada is admitted as the 36th State to the Union and by 1905 Senator Clark, having set the ball rolling to run the first transcontinental railroad through Las Vegas and selling off 600 plots of land, settled that in the town of Las Vegas, Clark County, The same year, the First Methodist Church was born. In 1906, the First Hotel Nevada began which still thrives today as the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino with the largest video screen in the world at ten stories tall and four blocks long. Quite a spectacular light show is displayed nightly and other entertainment. The rooms date back to the original 1906 being all newly redecorated and remodeled. Now, that’s some history.

In 1909 Nevada banned gambling and 1911 saw Las Vegas incorporated into a city. Of course, liquor was outlawed and by 1920 the population of Las Vegas is 2300 and Clark Country 4500. From 1922 through 1938 Western Air Lines brings the first commercial air lines to the area. Works

starts on the massive undertaking of the Boulder Dam. In 1929 the Las Vegas Review Journal Newspaper opened its doors and so did the first Las Vegas High School and now the population in Las Vegas has grown to 5160 and Clark County to 8530.

In 1932 Patrick McCarran was elected to The U S Senate (currently the International Airport holds his name).

California has a crackdown on gambling forcing folks to Las Vegas to do their betting, Prohibition is repealed, Roosevelt dedicates Boulder Dam, and Clark Gable is divorced by his wife, Ria Langham, earning Las Vegas the title of “Divorce Capital of The World” and thus begins the reputation of “sin city”.

By 1940 Las Vegas’ population is now 8,400 and Clark County 16,400 and growing fast. 1941 saw the opening of The El Cortez, in 1942 the Last Frontier opens its doors and in 1944 Liberace makes his Las Vegas debut, then J. Walter Thompson gets his first contract to promote Las Vegas worldwide as a tourism place to go. In 1946 “Bugsy Siegel” opened his Flamingo Las Vegas and is murdered in Virginia Hill’s Beverly Hills home due to his overspending to get the Flamingo up and running as well as other problems.

1950 saw the population of Las Vegas grow to 24,600 and Clark County to 48,300.

Hank Greenspun had already published the first edition of the Las Vegas Sun. In 1951 Nevada conducts its first nuclear test 65 miles from downtown Las Vegas, media reports it for the first time on Greenspun’s newly organized KLAS CH 8, the first commercial TV station.

Frank Sinatra makes his first performance at the Desert Inn in 1951 and 1952 enters Stan Irwin as head of the Sahara-Nevada Corporation, later to become known as the

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Don’t Look Now, There’s A Bird In The House

Jason Offutt The house was relatively quiet, and in a house with a nine- and seven-year-old that sounds like a lie.

It’s not; the TV was on.

We don’t watch much television, not because of some “I can’t get BBC Amer-

ica” snootiness, but because we’re a normal American family and can’t agree on anything. So we watch Mom and Dad-enforced hilarity.

America’s family TV night didn’t die with “The Cosby Show” in 1992, although I almost ended it in our house when I showed a rerun of “My Name is Earl.”

I guess a show with a supporting character named Patty the Daytime Hooker probably wasn’t the best choice.

Sitting in the living room, the television commanding our attention like it was religious artifact, the Boy calmly said, “There’s a bird in the house.”

There are times when people say things; easy to

understand things that are so alien to our way of thinking they don’t register. Like, “I’ll pick up the check,” or, “there’s a bird in the house.”

We sat quietly, the guy who used to play Al Bundy on screen talking to his gorgeous Columbian wife, when our apparently useless cat walked into the living room following a hopping bird. Everyone looked at the bird for a few seconds as if it didn’t exist. Then screams filled the house like my family had just seen a serial killer in the closet dressed as a clown wearing white after Labor Day and eating a Big Mac with a knife in it.

Growing up on a farm, all sorts of critters invaded our house, which we quick-

ly killed and tossed into a neighbor’s field. Mice, snakes, Bigfoot. Compared to those, this bird was a Disney character.

My family didn’t know it then, but as far as animal invaders went, they’d gotten off easy.

January, Covington, Tennessee: When Chad and Leigh Smith came home from vacation; they found a deer in their living room.

It broke a window, trashed the downstairs, and ate all their fancy cheeses (I’m just assuming. Deer make bad houseguests).

October 2011, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: When Richard Moyer heard his dog at the back door, he let it into the house, along

with a bear. Let’s let that roll around our heads for a second. A bear. The bear attacked Moyer because, well, it was a BEAR. Moyer tried to fight back, but the bear got bored, walked outside and sat on the porch. Bears, what quitters.

May 2013, Cape Town, South Africa: Baboons, the UK’s Guardian newspaper described as a “gang,” broke into a house, ransacked the kitchen, and probably pooped lots of places they weren’t supposed to. A neighbor rushed over and drove these well-fed, vicious, 50-pound primates from the house with a broom.

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me. I calmly scooped the bird into a dustpan with a broom and set it safely outside.

The family finally crept back into the living room like they were the survivors of a disaster movie. We finished Offutt Family TV Night (now Offutt Family Screaming Danger Night), then everyone went to bed.

Except me. I had to keep my family safe..

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.

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Incidents from 9/10/14 to 9/16/14 09/09/2014 05:21:13 569.170C - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/NON RESID. UNK. TIME 9000 block E 350 HWY 09/09/2014 12:43:40 28.139.j - CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 10400 block E 63 ST 09/09/2014 12:50:16 569.170F - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 10400 block E 56 ST

09/10/2014 09:36:06 570.030A - STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 10000 block E 59 ST 09/10/2014 11:35:44 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 11200 block E 71 DR 09/10/2014 13:15:56 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 9100 block VAUGHN AVE

09/09/2014 13:52:11 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 10400 block E 69 ST

09/10/2014 13:49:38 569.020A - ROBBERY 1ST/ WITH FIREARM/COMMERCIAL (F) 7500 block RAYTOWN RD

09/09/2014 14:19:33 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 9300 block E 68 ST

09/10/2014 14:37:27 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY

09/09/2014 14:21:57 569.030E - ROBBERY 2ND/ STRONGARM/MISCELLANEOUS (F) 9700 block E 79 ST

09/10/2014 17:37:07 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY

09/09/2014 18:49:17 570.030A - STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 8300 block HARVARD AVE

09/10/2014 21:08:02 569.170F - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 9100 block E 73 ST

09/09/2014 21:01:26 28.333.a - CITY, DWI-ALCOHOL 8400 block BOOTH AVE

09/10/2014 22:38:53 28.243 - CITY, RESIST OR INTERFERING WITH ARREST E 87 ST

09/09/2014 21:57:49 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 9900 block E 60 ST

09/10/2014 23:39:39 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 7100 block DITZLER AVE

09/10/2014 04:47:45 565.050B - ASSAULT 1ST/ WITH OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON (F) 10000 block E 350 HWY

09/11/2014 00:00:45 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8800 block E 59 TER

09/10/2014 05:30:11 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY

09/11/2014 15:42:44 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 10000 block E 63 TER

09/11/2014 16:46:41 569.040F - ARSON 1ST/ COMM. BLDG/CHURCH, JAIL, SCHOOL, ETC 6000 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 09/11/2014 17:57:09 569.170D - BURGLARY 2ND/FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESIDENCE DAY (F) 9800 block E 60 ST 09/11/2014 20:02:24 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY 09/11/2014 20:18:33 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 7300 block HARDY AVE 09/11/2014 21:17:41 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 8700 block E 63 ST 09/11/2014 21:37:53 569.170L - BURGLARY 2ND/ NO FORCE/RESIDENCE NIGHT (F) 9000 block E 85 PL 09/12/2014 02:00:16 28.333.a - CITY, DWI-ALCOHOL 87 09/12/2014 06:59:05 28.333.a - CITY, DWI-ALCOHOL 5700 block ASH AVE 09/12/2014 10:10:52 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 7200 block HEDGES AVE 09/12/2014 19:39:53 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 7300 block RAYTOWN RD

09/12/2014 21:24:25 28.330.b - CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA E 66 ST 09/12/2014 22:14:36 569.170H - BURGLARY 2ND/NO FORCE/NON RESIDENCE DAY (F) 9900 block E 63 TER 09/12/2014 22:50:08 WARRANT - WARRANT SERVICE 10300 block 350 HWY 09/13/2014 02:50:17 28.333.a - CITY, DWI-ALCOHOL 9100 block E 65 ST 09/13/2014 07:48:12 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 5500 block NORTHERN AVE 09/13/2014 09:10:34 28.139.j - CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 7500 block RAYTOWN RD 09/13/2014 10:27:19 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 5600 block LAUREL AVE 09/13/2014 11:22:20 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 10300 block E 71 TER 09/13/2014 11:55:22 564.011A - BURGLARY/ ATTEMPTED FORCIBLE ENTRY/NON RES. 11200 block E 350 HWY 09/13/2014 13:32:46 SUICIDE ATT - SUICIDE ATTEMPT 10300 block E 350 HWY 09/13/2014 14:15:41 13045e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 09/13/2014 14:55:04

28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 6600 block MAYWOOD AVE

VEHICLE (F) 6700 block HARRIS AVE

09/13/2014 23:39:54 28.178 - CITY, DISORDERLY CONDUCT 6100 block RAYTOWN RD

09/15/2014 15:51:27 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 9800 block E 350 HWY

09/14/2014 02:28:40 28.139.j - CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 8900 block E 350 HWY

09/15/2014 16:04:23 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 10300 block 350 HWY

09/14/2014 02:46:34 569.020L - ROBBERY 1ST/ DANGEROUS WEAPON/ MISCELLANEOUS (F) 6400 block BLUE RIDGE CUT OFF 09/14/2014 04:08:52 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT E GREGORY BLVD 09/14/2014 07:00:31 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 6100 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 09/14/2014 14:53:22 28.331 - CITY, POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 350 HWY 09/15/2014 01:33:57 569.080A - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 7500 block ARLINGTON AVE

09/15/2014 16:14:51 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8600 block SPRING VALLEY RD 09/15/2014 18:12:08 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 11800 block E 83 ST 09/15/2014 19:36:36 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10100 block E 350 HWY 09/15/2014 19:45:34 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 7900 block ARLINGTON AVE 09/15/2014 20:42:26 565.060 - ASSAULT 2ND/ WITH FIREARM (F) 9700 block E 68 TR

09/15/2014 08:33:58 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 6500 block STERLING AVE

09/16/2014 02:49:16 569.170B - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/NON RESIDENCE NIGHT 11700 block E 350 HWY

09/15/2014 10:37:19 RUN AWAY - RUNAWAYPERSONS UNDER 18 8900 block E 66 ST

09/16/2014 03:32:13 569.170B - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/NON RESIDENCE NIGHT 11500 block E 63 ST

09/15/2014 15:18:22 570.030D - STEALING/ OVER $500/FROM MOTOR

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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 Del-Web Corporation owning several Hotels and Casinos. Stan Irwin immediately made his mark on Las Vegas by introducing policies of entertainment, big name acts, show times and schedules which every other Casino followed because of his successes.

A lot happened during the next six to eight years from the Hacienda opening its doors, Ronald Reagan has a two week engagement at the Last Frontier, The Dunes opens as the 10th Hotel on the Strip and in 1955 Liberace becomes the highest paid entertainer in Las Vegas history, now in its 50th year at $50,000.00 a week, Elvis performs his first show at the Last Frontier in 1955 and in 1956 the New Fremont Hotel opens its doors, the University of Las Vegas (UNLV) holds its first classes and in 1958 the Stardust opens its doors. The Gaming Commission is formed that year, The Las Vegas Convention Centers opens with the help of Stan Irwin and his design talents, and, to close

ter. Multiple sellers. Military surplus/ammo cans from SAM’S GARAGE SALE outside. Indoor items include hospital bed, wheelchair, tiffany lamp, Wilton cake pans and supplies, mirrors, lambskin rug, Harley Davidson gas tank, LOTS OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, furniture (including marble top tables), LOTS OF FISHING LURES, yard edger, DVDs, DVD players, baby items, children’s clothing, pet items, coffee maker, toys, board games, crafts (including jewelry), Avon, Halloween, Christmas, purses, shoes, doors, cabinets, file cabinet, knickknacks, picture frames, church pews.

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other Entertainment Director had turned the Beatles down. They had never heard of them”, said Irwin.

“I decided on buying them and when they arrived I discovered the town was all up with excitement and it was filing up by the hour as word spread about the Beatles coming to Las Vegas to perform at the Sahara Hotel.” Because there was such a huge demand, Irwin moved them to the Convention Center at the last minute and talked them into two shows instead of just one.

“When I walked on stage at the Convention Center to introduce the first show, only four words left my mouth: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, the Beatles and all hell broke loose,” Irwin said.”

“Like the rest of us from the Sahara who were there, I never heard a note. The screaming drowned out everything.” Irwin said he relives this event every year around August 20th but he said, “I loved every minute of it. That’s show-biz”.

In our phone interview, Irwin said that he had “reserved seats for all of the other Entertainment Direc-

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tors of all the other Casinos, even though they had said no at first.” Sure enough, the day of the concert when the city was going mad and all the high-rollers from the other casinos were begging those Entertainment Directors for tickets for their kids, Stan was there at the ready to please everyone, at a price, (of course). “It was the biggest even in Las Vegas history up to that point in time”, said Irwin.

There is so much more that could be said here but we only have so much room.

Hope you enjoyed this weeks “Producer’s Corner”.

See you next week. Stay happy and be good to each other always.

George Michaud was a talent agent/manager in Burbank, California for nearly four decades with his own talent agency (GMA). Michaud booked hundreds of actresses and actors/ musicians, major concerts around the world with such names as Ray Charles, B. B. King, Manhattan Transfer, Johnny Carson, Buddy Hackett, Don Rickles, Earth Wind and Fire and countless others.

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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Raytown Farmer’s Market Thursdays, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Saturdays, 8:00 am 1:00 pm 6210 Raytown Road Shop local, producer only vendors, dine on amazing prepared foods while listening to local musicians and relax.

Touchdown Tuesdays First & Third Tuesdays, 3:00 am – 8:00 pm Wing Stop, 11825 U.S. 40 Highway, Independence Raytown Touchdown Club has teamed up with Wing Stop for this bi-monthly fundraiser. Proceeds from orders will go to the TD Club to help support the Bluejays football team. Just mention Raytown Touchdown Club when ordering so the TD Club gets credit.

A Day on the Trail OldFashioned Ice Cream Social September 20, 2014 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 E 66th Street Enjoy an afternoon of old-fashioned fun on the lawn with a homemade ice cream social and other goodies. A group of historic re-enactors will show how life on the 19th century frontier was really lived. Live music is planned along with activities for kids. Open house tours will take place to feature the recent renovation progress.

Some seating available but bring your own lawn chair to be certain.

O’Hara Mini Shamrockettes Dance Clinic September 21, 2014 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm O’Hara High School gymnasium, 9001 James A Reed Road Attention Girls!

Don’t miss the O’Hara Mini Shamrockettes Dance Clinic! The OHS Dance team will teach a fun routine on Sunday, September 21, from 1-3pm at the O’Hara High School gym, located at 9001 James A. Reed Rd., Kansas City, MO 64138. We will perform the routine at the O’Hara Varsity Football game on Friday, September 26, when we play Smith-

Cotton High School. The camp is open to all girls in grades Kindergarten thru 8th grade. The cost of the camp is $25 and includes a “Mini Shamrockette” t-shirt. If you participated in the camp last year and still have your shirt the cost of the camp is only $20. Deadline for registration is Monday, September 15th. Contact Chris Gray at (816) 589-7303 or cgray1@ hallmark.com with any questions.

Jeff Lisenby in Concert September 21, 2014 @ 3:00 pm Ivanhoe United Church of Christ, 6512 Woodson Rd Jeff Lisenby, renowned accordionist, keyboardist, Nashville performer, and adjunct music instructor at Belmont University who is an alumnus of Raytown South High and an inductee in this year’s Raytown Hall of Fame will perform in concert after the inductee award ceremony.

Original KC Honky-Tonk September 24, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Raytown Mid-Continent, 6131 Raytown Road Bloodshot Records recording artist Rex Hobart plays an acoustic selection of original honky-tonk tunes steeped in heartache with an occasional shot of humor, in the tradition of George Jones and Merle Haggard. With reverence for classic country music, Hobart plays straight up honky-tonk like most folks haven’t heard in decades. No registration needed!

St. Regis Parish 50th Anniversary Celebration September 25-28 St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church, 8941 James Reed Road St. John Francis Regis Parish is celebrating 50 years and inviting current or former parishioners, school alumni, and community friends to four days of events. There is a Memorial Mass Sept. 25; a tailgate party prior to the O’Hara football game Sept.

26; the Golden Gait 5k run/ walk and carnival on Sept.

27; Jubilee party/dance Sept.

27; and Jubilee Mass and reception on Sept. 28. More details can be found at www. regischruch.org and/or www. facebook.com/regischurch, or call 761-1608.

Raytown Arts & Music Festival September 27, 2014 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm C. Lee Kenagy Park, 9700 E. 79TH Street The Raytown Parks Department will be hosting an Arts and Music Festival, headlining BREWER & SHIPLEY, SHARP DRESSED MAN, LINDA SHELL AND BLUES THANG & KC KELSEY CJ WALKER BAND. The Park will be set up with artists around the main walking trail displaying their works and selling to the public. There will also be art activities for kids, as well as balloon artists and face painters. To apply for a booth and offer sponsorship, contact Dave Turner at Raytown Parks 816-358-4100.

Bricks 4 Kidz, Create with LEGOs: Soccer September 27, 2014 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children where “we learn, we build, we play with LEGO® bricks.”

Programs are built around our special model plans designed by engineers and architects, with exciting themes such as space, construction, and amusement parks. At Bricks 4 Kidz, we believe that kids learn best through activities that engage their curiosity and creativity.

Register at Mid-Continents website.

October Movie Fest - Alfred Hitchcock October 3, 2014 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Please come and join us for our feature presentation of the films of Alfred Hitchcock. Refreshments are on us.

Wieduwilt Swales National Park Service Interpretive Panel Dedication October 4, 2014 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 85th & Manchester Featured speaker is Lou Austin. This park area contains some of the most significant swales that are remaining in Jackson County from the Santa Fe, Oregon & California National Historic Trails. A reception will follow at the Barnes Enclosure/ Cave Spring Pavilion 8701 E Gregory.

MONTHLY MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-7379955 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 Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/ raytownwomenoftoday Club Room at Raytown HyVee, 9400 E. 350 Hwy. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly: Second Tuesday at 7:00 pm Post 4242 Raytown Memorial Post, 6419 Railroad St. (816) 358-8843 CITY MEETING SCHEDULE Board of Alderman Monthly: First and Third Tuesday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http://www.raytown.mo.us Board of Education Monthly: Second Monday at 6:30 pm 6608 Raytown Road http:// RaytownSchools.org Board of Zoning Adjustment Commission Monthly: Second Thursday at 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.

Tuesday at 9:00 am City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http://www.raytownfire.com Human Relations Commission Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Parks Board Monthly: Third Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave. http://raytownparks.com Planning & Zoning Commission Monthly: First Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Tree Board Monthly: 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Sept.-May) Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave http://raytowntreeboard.org Check the City website for scheduling adjustments due to holidays, etc. Many committees, boards and commissions meet on an as needed basis. The meetings of the following Boards and Task Forces are infrequent but will be posted on the City’s Events Calendar when convened.

Building Code of Appeals Board of Equalization Community Health Advisory Committee Economic Development Advisory Committee Elected Officials Compensation Committee Industrial Development Authority Property Maintenance Board Raytown Community Foundation (Goes through Truman Heartland) Raytown Safe Routes to Schools Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com

Fire Protection District Monthly: Second and Fourth

Annual 5th Grade Missouri Arbor Day Poster Contest The Missouri Community Forestry Council (MCFC) is pleased to continue the great tradition of the annual 5th Grade Missouri Arbor Day Poster Contest. All 5th grade teachers and their students

are invited to participate. This year’s theme is “Trees Work For a Healthier Me”.

Missouri Community Forestry Council website at www.mocommunitytrees. com provides the Trees Work

for a Healthier Me curriculum designed to include Missouri Learning Standards in a variety of areas. It includes lesson specific teaching resources, classroom handouts and seven learning activities in the cur-

Obituaries John Milton Griffith John Milton Griffith, 79, Raytown, MO, passed away September 9, 2014. John’s request was to donate his body to science.

Edith Helt Edith Helt, 91, Marshall, MO, formerly Raytown, MO, died September 10, 2014. Funeral and visitation was held on September 17 at Our Redeemer Lutheran, Marshall, and burial Fairview Cemetery.

Sandra K. (Hawkins) Howard Sandra K. (Hawkins) Howard, 68, Independence, MO, passed away September 13, 2014. She was born to William and Anne Hawkins.

She graduated from Raytown High and CMSU in Warrensburg where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. Active in school and sorority events, she was selected as Rhetor Queen. Sandra’s working career started in retail sales where her experience in Junior Achievement served her well. She later went on to excel in door- to-door sales of

World Book Encyclopedias.

Her true love, however, was teaching and she spent 30 years at Grandview High School, specializing in Speech, Drama, and English.

She directed all the plays and musicals, coaching thousands of students, winning many local and state awards. Year after year, the theatre department received recognition from the National Thespian Association.

Professional organizations she belonged to were NEA, Delta Kappa Gamma (Alpha Rho Chapter), holding the office of President for several years. After retirement, she supported the Missouri, Grandview, and Raytown Retired Teachers Associations.

Sandra had affiliation with other organizations such as The New Theatre Guild, The Lion’s Club of Grandview, Golden Key Club, The Hope Group and found comfort in worshipping at Birchwood Baptist Church, Raytown Baptist Church and the Blue Ridge Blvd. United Methodist Church. Sandra spent her life helping others in need. With a kind heart,

she reached out to family, friends and neighbors alike.

She often purchased clothing or groceries, or helped pay bills, and gave to a variety of charities. Students benefited from her generosity as well.

She volunteered many hours as a substitute in the school district and donated school supplies for the less fortunate. Her wit, humor, and laughter will be missed by all. Sandra is survived by sister, Gloria Weber, niece, Lizz of Overland Park, KS; sister, Jane Boyce, nephew, Justin (wife Bethany) of Denver, CO; niece, Melanie (husband Steve), and Andrew, Hannah, and Megan of Liberty, MO; as well as great-nephew, Cash Weber (mother Laurie) of Kansas City, MO, and former husband, Raymond Howard of Kansas City. Loved by many other relatives, friends and students, she will be missed. Services will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, September 20, with visitation at 11 a.m. at Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64133 (816) 353- 1218.

In lieu of flowers, the family

riculum unit.

Students are encouraged to design their poster to reflect the theme and educational curriculum “Trees Work for a Healthier Me”. Each school must pick one winning poster

to represent their school that must be postmarked no later than December 1st, 2014.

Please let me know if you have any questions or I can assist in any way. Do not respond to this email; instead send your

request directly to me at Sarah.

Crocker@mdc.mo.gov All Brought to you by the Missouri Community Forestry Council, Missouri Department of Conservation and Forest ReLeaf of Missouri.

requests donations to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at www.ocrf.org

and Phil Hubbard and wife Sonya of Hampton Bay, NY, and three grandchildren, Nick, Aaron and Audra.

Columbus, and was one of the founding members of Council 4962 in Raytown.

Rolland and Marie were both heavily involved with establishing St. Bernadette’s church and school, also in Raytown. They moved to Southern California in 1980 and after he retired in 1981, Rolland devoted his life to God by serving in numerous ministries. He volunteered at St. Nicholas Church as a lector, Eucharistic minister, and a team member of RCIA.

Thomas Daniel Hubbard Thomas Daniel Hubbard, 58, Independence, MO, passed away, Sunday, September 7, 2014, at St. Joseph Medical Center.

Cremation is planned with a memorial service which took place on September 16, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence, MO. September 15 at the chapel the family greeted friends.

Donations may be made in his name to St. Jude’s Hospital or to an animal shelter of the donor’s choice.

Tom was born October 18, 1955, in Kansas City, MO, to Robert A. and Nadine (Strong) Hubbard and has been a lifelong area resident. He had worked as a maintenance mechanic for Unilever for a number of years until he retired in 2013.

He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, astronomy, model railroads and photography.

He had attended Blue Ridge Presbyterian and was a proud member of the NRA. He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn of the home; two sons, Chris Johnston and wife Monique of Independence, and Jeff Johnston and wife Amy of Weston, MO; parents, Robert A. and Nadine Hubbard of Lee’s Summit, MO; two brothers, Rick Hubbard and wife Carol of Raytown, MO,

Rolland Ray Rolland Ray, 92, formerly of Raytown, died on August 8, 2014 in Bedford, TX. Rolland was born on October 13, 1921 to George E. and Celestia McBee Ray in Kansas City, MO. He married Marie Gervy on April 15, 1944. She predeceased him in 1995. Rolland was very active in the Knights of

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Steve’s Auto Service Hosting Customer Appreciation Day

Steve’s Auto Service, 5500 Raytown Road, is inviting all of its customers to celebrate its annual Customer Appreciation Day on

October 4, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Come see crazy cars too, rain or shine.

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Score A Touchdown This Football Season

Football season can only mean one thing - time to grab the best seat in the house, and we’re not talking about at the stadium. In fact, 77 percent of Americans think the best seat in the house is at home in front of an HDTV, according to a recent survey by McIlhenny Company, maker of Tabasco brand products. Instead of heading to the stadium, keep the tailgate at home and throw a “homegating” party.

The ultimate homegate is not only about the football game, it’s about the food. No matter what’s happening on the field, the spread can be the real game-changer. In fact, the survey found the following: • 78 percent of American adults think good food can make up for a bad game.

• Americans spend, on av-

erage, 42 percent of the game eating or drinking.

• Over half of Americans (57 percent) voted the grill as the most important appliance when hosting a homegate.

For a homegate touchdown, banish the boring and serve beer-infused chili, which is sure to please all your family, friends and football fans.

For other ways to spice up game day, visit www.tabasco. com.

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• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

Super Good Chili

• 1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes • 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed • 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed • 1 (12 ounce) can or bottle beer • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies • 1 tablespoon TABASCO brand Original Red Sauce • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • Shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, optional Preparation 1. Heat oil in 5-quart saucepot over medium heat.

Add beef and cook until well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove to bowl.

2. Add onion and garlic to

drippings remaining in skillet; cook over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.

3. Return meat to saucepot; stir in cumin. Cook 1 minute.

Stir in diced tomatoes with liquid, pinto beans, red kidney beans, beer, green chilies, Tabasco Sauce and salt. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.

4. Serve with cheese, if desired.

Serves 6 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes SOURCE: Tabasco

Raytown Applebee’s Restaurant Revisited

By George Michaud My last visit to Applebee’s in Raytown at 9330 Highway 350 at Gregory Blvd across from HyVee on July 20, 2014. evoked some comments from readers saying everything from “you were a bit harsh on Applebee’s” to “I agree with your review on Applebee’s.”

Since folks had mixed feelings, I felt it only fair to give it another try without notice to anyone and just drop in unannounced. I did on Sunday, September 14, 2014 around 6:30 p.m.

My waitress was Raytown resident Jamie Hare who also doubled as bartender as did my waiter, Robert, on my previous visit. Again, I had no complaints with the service only that, of no fault of Jamie’s, she was preoccupied with having to tend to the bar quite a bit which took away from being able to give proper service to folks sitting out in the booths dining.

On my last visit I mentioned that Applebee’s needed consistency and with any chain restaurant one expects just that. Consistency with the food, menu, layout, recipes, portions and all the rest.

This particular location, unlike most, needs more closely guarded management to oversee the daily workings of the establishment especially the washing of the silverware once again.

On this visit the silverware didn’t have food on it as before. It appeared cleaner, however it is obvious that they don’t put it through the washer at a high enough temperature to get out the stains that appear on silverware. To investigate further, I went right up to the kitchen door which is open wide for

Obituaries continued from page 6 He also earned well over 5000 hours at local hospitals primarily in the ICU waiting room. He loved God, and showed this through loving all he came in contact with.

He was also active in the Knights of Columbus and hospital ministries after his move to Texas in 2003. His is survived by his daughter Rhonda (Jim) Warrens of Texas and son Gene (Donna) Ray of Nevada, two granddaughters and three great-granddaughters.

Internment service will be at Mt Olivet cemetery Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11:00am.

Frank Snow, Jr. Frank Snow, Jr., 95, Raytown, MO, died September 15, 2014. Visitation and funeral took place on September 19, at Palestine MBC, burial Leavenworth

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Crosscut Rib Dinner all to see who care to take the time to do so. Kitchen was not organized, the scrapings from used entrée’s, salads, etc. were piled up six inches above the receiving area for garbage, overflowing onto the counter and all over the floor to the point of servers nearly slipping on it coming in and out of the kitchen. To the right of the door is the dishwasher and a person tending to this task. Silverware was shoved into a container which appeared overfilled with each piece too close to each other to even be able to be cleaned properly if the hottest water were used. An ole fashioned hot steam would cure this problem with the silverware separated and not jammed together like sardines in a can.

This consistency I speak of, especially in a chain restaurant such as an Applebee’s is the responsibility of management and someone is not overseeing the daily operation. My mentor once told me, “You don’t get a second chance to give a first impression.” This is so true of any

restaurant. Competition is fierce and everyday serving can be a loss or a gain in business.

On this visit I was talked into trying Applebee’s “New, All-You-Can-Eat Crosscut Ribs at $11.99. Comes with three different flavors of a BBQ sauce, spiced fries and slaw. My dish came out a bit shy of a good portion of those “Crosscut Ribs” (probably because they expect one to order more and more until a customer has had their fill).

The meat is so much tougher with these type of ribs, that is if you can find any meat.

They are 90% bones with just a paper thin layer of meat and once in a lucky break you might find a hunk of meat but that was really tough. Flavor was as expected and probably the same sauce used on their Baby Back Ribs. Overall flavor is different to my palate and not in a positive way.

I ordered a second helping of these ribs because I wanted to see how much would be served and it was about the same amount, obviously

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was an honorary warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Verlin was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Joyce and Bill. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Wanda McDonald Ulshafer; two children, son, Ron Ulshafer (Linda), daughter, Nancy Holderman (Mark), eight grandchildren, Corey Ulshafer (Stephanie), Sarah Ulshafer Beckerle (Steve), Morgan, Stacey, Blake, Kelsey and Alexis Holderman, Andrea Ulshafer Ebbecht (Terry) and five great- grandchildren, Cayden, Micah, Amelia, Jacob and Greta.

Verlin D. Ulshafer Verlin D. Ulshafer passed away on September 9, 2014. Visitation was held September 12, and funeral service took place September 13, both at Floral Hills Funeral Home, burial in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Verlin was born May 10, 1927, to Solomon V. and Eva O. (Windsor) Ulshafer at Ponca City, OK, and lived his early years in Independence, MO. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and served in WWII in the South Pacific. Verlin worked at General Motors, Forslund Pump & Machinery and was co-owner of Portable Tool Service of K.C. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Raytown. He was a 40 year member of Raytown Masonic Lodge #391 and of Ararat Shrine, serving as an officer in various clubs and units at Ararat. Verlin

Sherri Warden Sherri Warden, 50, Raytown, MO, died August 24, 2014, at home. Surviving are two sons, Mark Warden, Bradley Starks; daughter, Cassindra Starks; three grandchildren; and her parents, Lucille and Richard Mundy.

Fish and Chips dinner at a modest $10.99 which came with fries, golden brown with tartar sauce and slaw. A nice portion of great tasting cold water white fish filets which are hand-dipped in a light batter flavored to perfection.

I enjoyed trying the Fish and Chips and almost wanted to order a dish for myself it was so good. from the The ambisame batch, ance of this tough and restaurant is s p a r s e l y Jamie serving All-You-Can- like most Apany meat on Eat Crosscut Ribs plebee’s restauthem. Truly, rants with the I wouldn’t recommend this bar area lined with booths dish to a friend or anyone else and four to six TV screens to for that matter. watch sports events on and My guest ordered their other shows. That evening the

Yankees were on one TV and Sunday Night Football on the other so I found this to be a nice convenience for anyone wishing to see their favorite team and dine at the same time.

Their restroom was extremely clean and tidy except for the trip there going past the kitchen door which needed some cleaning up. Jamie brought us our check and when asked they will give a 10% off your entire check if you are a senior citizen. A card is not necessary to show to your waiter or waitress.

Jamie tries to please but bartending and waiting on tables is difficult to keep customers happy with all that is going on at any bar. I left an especially good gratuity for this waitress trying her best with what she had to work and with a smile.

George Michaud has written reviews for many publications, mainly on the West Coast for theater, live music and was a restaurant critic.

12th Wedding Anniversary

Calvin and Cassandra Wainright

Calvin and Cassandra Wainright celebrate their 12th Year Wedding Anniversary on September 21.

The two had been friends for more than 30 years; had both worked in the field of youth development as well as serving on various committees together. It was actually through a devastating time in Calvin’s life that God brought the two of them together. They were married in 2002. In 2003, they birthed and began serving as Pas-

tors of Heaven Sent Outreach Ministries which is located in south KC. Pastors Calvin and Cassandra Wainright have a blended family with 8 children between them and five grandchildren. They made

their home in Raytown because they wanted their children to be in a quality school district. Each year, they have celebrated their anniversary in Branson, Missouri which is where they spent their honeymoon 12 years ago.

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Wieduwilt Swales National Park Service Interpretive Panel Dedication The public is invited to join in the dedication ceremonies at 85th and Manchester on Saturday, October 4, 2014 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

This park area contains some of the most significant swales that are remaining in Jackson County from the Santa Fe, Oregon and California National Historic Trails.

Swales are deeply eroded

tracts of land through which wagon trains of the Western expansion passed.

The featured speaker for the dedication will be long time trail enthusiast and supporter Lou Austin.

A reception will follow at the Barnes Enclosure/Cave Spring Pavilion located at 8701 E. Gregory in Kansas City. Lawn chairs are recommended.

Hope For Parmelee

By Christi Neal In July, six youth mission team members from Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church traveled to Parmelee, South Dakota. They had the privilege of learning about the

Lakota Sioux culture and helping to serve the community of 500+ people. Located on the Rosebud Reservation in south central South Dakota, Parmelee residents live without many things that we take for granted here in Ray-

town. Following the mission trip, continued discussions with Mayor Joe Kary led to a vision of connecting with Parmelee further, community to community. Thus, Hope for Parmelee was born.

Hope for Parmelee is an opportunity for our Raytown community to connect with and offer support to the residents of this small Native American village. A means of transportation as well as other donated goods would make a tremendous impact upon the people’s lives.

Words cannot describe the isolation and beauty of the reservation and its people.

Some jobs may be available in a larger community, at least 30 miles away, but transportation is not readily

available for most residents.

The donation of used cars, financial support, and other items will offer Parmelee residents the opportunity to seek and gain employment, travel to the doctor and hospital, connect with other communities, and improve the quality of life within their own homes and community.

Hope for Parmelee seeks the following charitable contributions: 1. Cars/trucks in good condition, with a clear title 2. New/used appliances such as washers 3. New/used sofas, chairs, tables, lamps, beds, other household furniture, etc. in good condition 4. Children’s books, new

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and used 5. Financial contributions 6. Use of a large truck and donation of fuel for transporting donations Any automobiles donated will be inspected and made road-worthy, if feasible. Depending upon the number of vehicles donated, Hope for Parmelee may also need the donated means of transporting automobiles on a carrier or volunteers to drive the vehicles. If a vehicle is deemed to be unsatisfactory as a viable means of transportation, Hope for Parmelee will request that

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Last year, on October 8, South Dakota experienced the worst blizzard in recorded history. Parmelee leaders have taken the initiative to chop wood for the elders of the community so they don’t face another storm without fuel. Valerie Johnson of the mission team chopping down a tree for firewood.

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the owner allow us to collect its worth from a local salvage company. This process usually takes about 2-3 days.

Hope for Parmelee is planning an October delivery to South Dakota. October 15 is our target date for all donations to be received.

Please consider making a charitable donation for the people of Parmelee. For more information on how to make a donation or details on the receipt of goods, please contact Christi Neal at 816-255-9586 or cneal9410@ gmail.com.

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St. John Francis Regis Golden Jubilee Celebration September 25-28, 2014 SPECIAL EVENTS

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St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church was founded in Kansas City, Missouri in 1964. Please join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our church community.

Our parish has been home to numerous parishioners, clergy, families, and students over the last half-century.

We have organized a variety of events to celebrate the past, present, and future. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane and as well as dedicate our new church façade.

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MEMORIAL MASS ● Thursday at 7:00 pm Join us to honor those who have gone before us.

O’HARA FOOTBALL TAILGATE PARTY Friday at 4:00 pm Meet in St. Regis parking lot before the game.

Pulled pork, Italian sausage, hotdogs, and beverages available.

GOLDEN GAIT 5K RUN/WALK ● Sat 8:00 am RegisChurch.org for information and to register.

JUBILEE PARTY ● Saturday at 7:00 pm Live music, appetizers, adult beverages, and dessert. Tickets are $20/person.

JUBILEE MASS & RECEPTION ● Sun 10:15 am Fr. Paul Turner presiding. Blessing of new elevator. Reception and ceremony following Mass.

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