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Game Of The Year, Raytown v. Raytown South

By Hanine Al-Haydar Raytown High School Home team Raytown Bluejays faced the Raytown South Cardinals. The air was filled with excitement as s people flooded into see this legendary rivalry game. The 50th Anniversary of the Raytown High School Class of 1964 and the Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2014 were also to be recognized.

And CBS Sports Maxpreps was also on the ground collecting interviews and photos for a story about high school crosstown rivalries.

Bluejays Montel Jones (#9) scored the first touchdown in the bottom of the first quarter and the fans went wild. Aaron Spradley (#29) kicked in the extra point and fans cheered even louder.

Bluejays retrieved the ball in

Photo by R.C. Jones Bluejays’ Montel Jones runs the ball in for a touchdown the second quarter and Derrick Walker (#10) scored another touchdown and again, Spradley

Photo by Max Phillips Bluejays’ Derick Walker #10 battles to elude Cardinal’s Diondre Walker #21

scores the extra point. With the score 14-0, Bluejays are hopeful that they might actually win the game for the first time in 14 years. Then Cardinals Jabril Cox (#9) throws the ball to Alahandro Garret (#13) and he scores a touchdown for South.

Kamal Battle (#17) makes the extra point and Cox (#9) retrieves the ball and rushes the barricade of Bluejay players and scores another touchdown for South.

Both Bluejay and Cardinal stands are going crazy cheering for their teams as the first half is over with a tie of 14-14.

During the third quarter, the Cardinals drove the Bluejays into the end zone. At first it was thought to be a Safety and the score was 16/14, but the snap goes over the head of the quarterback and Cardinals recover in the end zone for another touchdown. Kamal Battle (#17) scores the extra point.

The fourth quarter begins with Cardinals Garret (#13) scores another touchdown and Battle (#17) kicks in the extra point. The Cardinals are ahead 28-14. The Bluejays Jonathan Murray (#19) breaks the Cardinals touchdown streak and scores a touchdown and Spradley (#29) scores the field goal.

The Bluejays stands go wild.

Everyone is waiting to see who will score next and whether or not the game goes into overtime.

With three minutes left in the quarter, Bluejays Mikel Tucker (#4) runs through the wall of Cardinals that surround him

Photo by R.C. Jones The Bluejays stop the Cardinal drive and scores a touchdown. The screaming that came from the Bluejay stands was as loud as a herd of stampeding elephants.

The score is 28-28 when the clock hits 0:00.

Overtime. Everyone is on the edge of their seats because this is the closest that the Bluejays have come to beating the Cardinals. The Cardinals take the offense and score a touchdown and get the 2 point conversion.

With four first downs, the Bluejays make time with another touchdown by Joe Straws (#12) after what seems like 100 tries.

When the Bluejays fail to get the 2 point conversion, the Cardinals emerge triumphant at 3634. Both teams played a great game and cannot wait for next Photos by R.C. Jones year to play in Raytown South’s Cardinals’ Alhandro Garret #13 new stadium. leaps up nab a touchdown pass Continued on page 8

Photo by Max Phillips Cardinals’ quarterback, Jabril Cox #9 takes off with the ball

Photo by Max Phillips Bluejays’ quarterback, Joe Straws #12 drops back to pass

Alumni Hall of Famer, Jeff Lisenby, Gives Free Concert

By Diane Krizek Editor Jeff Lisenby, renowned accordionist, keyboardist, Nashville performer, and adjunct music instructor at Belmont University was inducted in the Alumni Hall of Fame on September 19, 2014.

While in town for the festivities, this alumnus of the Raytown South Class of 1973 gave a free concert at his family’s home church, Ivanhoe United Church of Christ, to the delight of his mother, Doris, former teachers, classmates, church family and local musicians he once performed with decades ago.

Jeff teamed up with old friend and drummer, Kent Rausch, and

singers, Russ Simmons, Fox4 film critic, and Jane Dremels. The concert opened up with an announcement that he did not have a program. “You are the program” and he solicited song requests and enchanted his audience by playing all their favorite tunes on the piano, like “Malagueña”, “Falling Leaves”, “Twelfth Street Rag”, and “Laura’s Theme” from the movie Dr. Zhivago. He was stumped only momentarily by a request for the “Missouri Waltz” because he was thinking “Tennessee”, his adopted state of residence, but he quickly recalled the melody.

Jeff performed several numbers on his accordion, of which his skills twice made him the na-

Photo by Max Phillips

tional accordion champion and a Bronze medalist in the Coupe Mondiale international classical competitions.

“Renowned accordionist, Joan Cochran Sommers, was the one who brought him into the competitions and international venues. At that time, she directed the UMKC Accordion Orchestra, considered one of the finest accordion orchestras in the world,” said Doris Lisenby, Jeff’s mother.

For those who missed Jeff in concert, you can find him returning to our state to perform in “Ring Of Fire: The Music by Johnny Cash” at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis that opens December 3, 2014 and runs through to December 28.

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Bethany Swedes Softball Inks Behymer On September 23, 2014, Kayleigh Behymer of Raytown High School signed a letter of intent to play softball

at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, for the 20152016 academic year. Behmyer is the daughter of Robb and

Robb & Susan Behymer, Coach Janice Esses and Kayleigh

Susan Behymer, and has one sister, Ally. Kayleigh has a 3.6 high school grade point average, is a member of National Honor Society and the President’s Honor Roll and plans to major in sports management.

“I started coaching her when she was small but I knew that she’d outgrown me when she turned nine years old. She started taking private lessons when she was ten”, said Robb, Kayleigh’s father.

Behymer, a pitcher, is a four-year letterman in softball, and a three-year starter at pitcher. Behymer was named All-Conference and All-District as a sophomore, and All-Conference as a junior. She has recorded over 400 strikeouts in her

four years at Raytown High School, posting a composite batting average of .388 and a composite fielding percentage of .914. In her competitive softball career, she currently plays for Team Power Gold. In 2013, her team won

the 16A ASA Northern National Championship in Rochester, Minnesota.

“We are very excited to sign Kayleigh Behymer to our softball program,” said Head Coach Janice Esses.

“Kayleigh is a well-grounded person with her priorities in the right place. Not only

Raytown UMB Robbed On Monday, September 22, 2014, the UMB at 6252 Raytown Rd. was robbed at approximately 2:10 p.m. The suspect is described as a lone black

male, wearing women’s clothing, a brown wig with blond highlights, gold framed costume glasses and an orange

print blouse.

The suspect is approximately 5’10”, weighs 180 lbs. and appears to be in his mid to Late 30’s. No

weapon was shown. He simply placed a large orange/coral colored purse on the counter and made an oral demand for cash.

Suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash in a southwest direction from the bank.

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is she tough on the softball field, but she also carries a 3.6 grade point average and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is a strong competitor. As a softball pitcher, she has improved her command of her pitches and has increased the break of her curve ball. This has helped her to be very effective on the mound. We look to have Kayleigh be an immediate impact to our program. We are happy to have her join the Bethany family.”

“I had also been recruited

by UT Martin (University of Tennessee at Martin) but when I got the offer from Bethany, I didn’t hesitate to accept. I liked the atmosphere and coaches plus they have a good reputation in softball,” said Kayleigh.

“I knew I would get a good education, too.”

The Bethany College Swedes compete in 18 intercollegiate sports in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Bethany participates in the NAIA Champions of Character program, which encourages integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership in student-athletes, coaches, and youth in the community.

Since 1902, Bethany has won 152 conference championships. Learn more about the Bethany College Swede’s athletic programs at www. bethanyswedes.com. LINDSBORG, KAN

Jackson County Probate Commissioner Appointed Deputy Probate Commissioner Scott R. Manuel has been appointed as Probate Commissioner for the 16th Circuit Court in Jackson County. He was appointed by the judges of the circuit court at a meeting today of the court en banc.

“In addition to bringing his vast experience in probate law, Commissioner Manuel, as the deputy commissioner, has exemplified all great judicial traits that a judicial officer should possess,” said Presiding Judge Marco A. Roldan.

Manuel was appointed as deputy probate commissioner on January 3, 2014. At the time of his appointment, he was a shareholder with the law firm of Humphrey, Farrington and McClain, P.C. in Independence, Missouri, where he had practiced law for the past 24 years. His practice was primarily in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust and guardianship law.

“It’s been a privilege and an honor to serve as the deputy commissioner for the past nine months, and I look forward to serving the public and the Court in this new capacity,” Manuel said.

Manuel will be taking the place of Probate Commissioner Daniel Wheeler who is leaving the Court at the end of October to return to pri-

vate practice. Wheeler was appointed as deputy probate commissioner in 2000, and probate commissioner in 2003. Wheeler will be joining the firm of Kirkland Woods & Martinsen to practice estate planning, litigation, and trust, probate and guardianship administration.

“Commissioner Wheeler leaves very big shoes to fill,” Manuel said. “He will be missed.”

Manuel joined the Court in January of this year to replace Margene Burnett as deputy probate commissioner after her appointment to circuit judge of Division 7. He is a 1984 graduate of Golden Gate University Law School in San Francisco, California. He obtained undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Economics from Graceland University in Iowa.

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African Cyber Criminal Enterprise Members Using “School Impersonation” Scheme to Defraud Retailers Subjects posing as school officials are defrauding retailers by purchasing large volumes of merchandise using fraudulently obtained lines of credit. Originally this scheme affected mostly office suppliers and computer retailers; however, recent successful attempts lead subjects to use this scheme against other retailers for industrial equipment, pharmaceuticals, safety and medical equipment. This advisory informs readers how the scheme works, offers measures to help mitigate the threat, and advise how to report incidents to law enforcement.

How the Scheme Works

Step 1: A subject, posing as a school official, contacts a retailer’s customer service call center by telephone or e-mail. Using social engineering tactics, the subject attempts to gather additional information about the purchasing account. The subject typically terminates the phone call or e-mail session once sufficient information is gathered to place an order. Subjects also obtain account information from the school’s public website, if available.

Step 2: The subject makes a second contact with the target vendor, again representing himself as a school official and providing the ac-

count information obtained from step one. Billing to the school’s line of credit, the subject makes large purchases (such as laptops, routers, hard drives, printer toner, printer ink, medical supplies, and industrial equipment) with some orders totaling more than $200,000.

Step 3: During the purchase, the subject provides the customer service representative with a U.S. shipping address, typically belonging to a victim of a “romance scam” or “work from home” fraud scheme.

A subject contacts the online scam victim and directs the individual to re-ship the office supplies to an address

Jackson County Salutes Chiefs’ Great And Legislator Fred Arbanas

On Friday, September 26, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., County Executive Mike Sanders and the Legislature have planned a special Red Friday salute to Chiefs Super Bowl Champion and Jackson County Legislator, Fred Arbanas, who is saying goodbye after serving 41 years. The public is invited to the event that will take place on the front steps of the

Jackson County Courthouse at 415 E 12 St., Kansas City.

There will be surprises and special guests, including KC Wolf, Chiefs Cheerleaders, Chiefs Rumble, Chiefs Superfan X-Factor, Arrowhead Stadium Announcer Dale Carter and more! And don’t forget to wear RED! Fred left a legacy even before he was elected to of-

fice. The 6-time All-Star tight end helped lead the Kansas City Chiefs to 3 AFL Championships and a victory in Super Bowl IV. Fans are encouraged to make a Guinness World Record during Monday Night Football going with the hashtag #GoRed4Fred

in West Africa, typically Nigeria, the United Kingdom, or to a U.S.-based storage or warehouse facility. To facilitate the re-shipment, the individual receives a shipping label prior to receiving the merchandise.

In a more recent variation of the scheme, the subject provides the true shipping address of the school he is purporting to represent.

The subject then contacts the school, posing as an employee of the vendor, claiming that the products were shipped to the school in error. The school, believing it is returning the products to their rightful owner, reships the items to a domestic ad-

dress provided by the subject. Recruited individuals in the U.S. then re-ship the products overseas. What started with a small number of educational institutions has rapidly spread through copycatting and spoofing techniques to include some complaints reporting businesses instead of schools or universities being victimized.

E-mail Account Spoofing Techniques are used by subjects to place orders by establishing false school email accounts, which appear similar to legitimate school e-mail addresses but lack the .edu extension. Below are variations of spoof email ad-

dresses: • purchasing@ucdavised. us • purchasingdept@unlavedu.org • purchase@uchicagoed. us Once the fraud is discovered, the retailer absorbs the financial losses without recourse to the school. A subject, posing as an employer or romantic interest, gains the trust of individuals searching for employment opportunities or a romantic relationship. After a period of social engineering, the individuals are convinced to serve as money remitters or re-shippers on behalf of the subject.

Raytown Police Sergeant Completes FBI National Crisis Negotiation Course Raytown Police Sergeant Gilbert Anderson completed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Crisis Negotiation Course, held at the FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia, on September 19th, 2014. The two week, inten-

sive, course, which included hostage, kidnapping, barricade and suicide situations, was presented by the FBI Crisis Negotiation Unit.

Sgt. Anderson was one of only two domestic officers invited to attend the special-

ized training, along with international officers and FBI Agents.

Sgt. Anderson, the Team Leader of the Raytown Police Crisis Negotiations Team, has been involved in Crisis Negotiations for 11 years.

MCPL Installs RFID Technology The Raytown branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library (MCPL) will be closed October 6 to October 12, 2014, while RFID tags are installed in all circulating collection books, movies, and music. MCPL began installing this technology last month in all of its branches.

RFID is a way of using radio waves to automatically identify items. Once in place, cus-

tomers will be able to check out items more quickly and easily. When the system becomes fully functioning, RFID readers will be found at each checkout station throughout the metro area.

By storing information about a specific item on the RFID tag, the staff is better able to find, organize, and track items as they are checked in and moved

around a branch or even the whole library system. When the tagged item is placed near an RFID reader, the barcode of the item is sent to the circulation system and the item is checked in or out. No personal information is stored in the RFID tag, and the tag cannot be traced across the city.

Used to track items around the globe, businesses

like grocery stores and bookstores use RFID tags to sort and inventory items, while many pets are tagged with a chip that allows them to be identified if missing. These tags, much like MCPL’s tags, are used to make our world work easier, faster, and with more clarity. In order to process MCPL’s collection of over 3 million items, branches will be closed on a rotating

schedule as staff members retag and code each item.

Branch Closing for RFID September 8-14: Boardwalk, Oak Grove September 15-21: Lone Jack, South Independence September 22-28: Antioch, Weston September 29 - October 5: Buckner, Parkville October 6-12: Platte City, Raytown

October 13-19: North Oak, Red Bridge October 20-26: Grandview, Kearney October 27 - November 2: Blue Ridge, Excelsior Springs November 2-11: North Independence November 11-21: Midwest Genealogy Center December 1-7: Liberty

Celtics Tromp Central

By Connor Lynch With a 4-0 record and 3 of those wins coming by a margin of 25 points or more, the Celtics were riding high going in to Friday night’s matchup vs. Central. Despite the utter dominance from the boys in green, they knew they had to come out and perform to their true capabilities. “We always come out with intensity and never look past anybody!” Drake said.

After watching film all week and studying their opponent, the Celtics knew they should win this game.

However, that did not stop them from preparing both mentally and physically all week. As a senior leader, Drake continued, saying, “We gotta make sure everyone comes out focused on the task at hand.” This inten-

sity and focus was relayed as junior, Austin Evans said, “Don’t take them lightly.”

The Celtics, though missing running back Brock Hughes, were able to use their successful style of play in the first quarter and obtain a 14-0 lead. On their first offensive series, the Celtics marched down the field and found themselves at the two yard line. As Michael Briggs handed the ball off to Michael Rowe on the sixth play of the drive, Rowe crossed the goal line with ease and gave his team a 7-0 lead. In a very similar drive, later in the first quarter, Gerard Harker ran a 5-yard sweep to the outside and the Celtics were off and running.

Early in the second quarter, Briggs found his mosttargeted receiver, Drake in the back of the end zone for an 11 yard touchdown pass.

On their next offensive series, O’Hara seemingly disassembled the Blue Eagle defense and found themselves near the goal line again. The Celtics were able to get their fourth touchdown of the game (each coming from a different player) as sophomore, Jaylon Mosley ran up the middle midway through the second quarter. Briggs started to show off his arm even more as the quarter went on. Jordan Supplee was able to get one on one coverage and Briggs sent the pass over the safety and into the hands of Supplee for a 51yard touchdown pass. The O’Hara defense kept up their superb work and was able to give Briggs the ball back with a little over two minutes remaining in the half. With just a minute remaining, Briggs was able to connect with Drake again in the corner of

the end zone for the duo’s second touchdown of the game and sixth of the season.

As Drake expected, the Celtics came out with intensity in the first half. The Celtics had a comfortable lead heading into the locker room. Celtics: 41 Blue Eagles: 0.

The Celtics received the second-half kickoff and returned it to their own 35 yard line. Four and a half minutes later, sophomore, Peyton Jones took the handoff and ran in for O’Hara’s seventh touchdown of the game.

With a 48 point lead, the Celtics were able to rest most of their starters the remainder of the second half, while several players were able to gain valuable experience.

The rest of the third quarter went on with neither team producing much offensively.

The Blue Eagles had the ball to start the fourth quar-

ter and after an impressive, 9 and a half minute drive, they got on the scoreboard as Cornelius Hampton crossed the goal line on a 3 yard run.

With the ball and just a couple minutes remaining, the Celtics milked the clock and picked up their fifth consecutive win to start the season.

The final score was Celtics: 48 Blue Eagles: 7.

“We have a lot of different weapons and great balance,” said offensive coordinator, Jim Monteil. This was easy to see as the Celtics scored 7 touchdowns from 6 different players. On top of the touchdowns from Drake, Harker, and Rowe, three celtics were able to record their first touchdown as an O’Hara Celtic. Mosley is already looking to the future, saying, “I was so excited. I intend on leaving a legacy here at O’Hara.” Supplee, was ex-

cited to cross the goal line for the first time as he reflected on the game, “We combined as a team to work together and get the win. After our win against Oak Grove, we knew how well we could play and we were determined to play to our full potential.” Peyton Jones, who has been a varsity defensive back for O’Hara for his first two years at O’Hara was less impressed by his touchdown than anyone saying, “It felt normal.”

The Celtics hope to continue their undefeated season as they take on Sedalia Smith-Cotton next Friday at home. Evans gives credit to the success of their season so far to commitment and unselfishness. He continued, saying, “The streak in itself is a huge motivator to keep winning.”

Royals Fall The Tribe, Now Two Back Of Detroit, Tied With Oakland

By George Michaud

It’s a case of the ups and the downs for the Royals.

What’s needed now is WINS. As a matter of fact, Ibanez couldn’t have said it any better when he said, “It changes your perspective about the Major Leagues on the spot -- where you realize that the thing that’s most important

is that the team wins.”

Ibanez knows what he’s talking about because he’s been to the postseason 19 times throughout his career.

In 1997 and 2000, with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2009, 2010 and 2011, then the Yankee’s in 2012. Those are big wins to be a part of. He’s a pro and looks at the Royals as professionals, ready to

WIN. He looks forward to the postseason with them this season.

Wednesday night, September 24, 2014, the Royals could have eliminated the Tribe but instead gave it up for them to live another day and Detroit clinched their berth in the postseason leaving the Royals now tied with Oakland both 86-72. This

leaves the Royals in a tough situation having to win in order to stay up with the Wild Card race in the American League.

At this point, it’s anyone’s guess who will come out on the top. With four more games to play with the Chicago White Sox, we’ll all know by the end of the day, most likely on Friday or Sat-

urday. Hard to believe that it will stretch out through Sunday’s game and lead to a playoff game with Oakland or any other scenario.

The Royals bats need to start swinging and hitting the ball into fair territory in order to bring home some runs. That’s what the game of baseball is all about and until they realize this, I’m

not buying any postseason tickets as yet.

I’m all for the Royals and regardless of what the outcome is, they have given fans one heck of a year to remember but after thirty years it’s time the Royals win a Division Title at the very least.

Go Royals. Here’s hoping to see you at The Big K for a playoff game.

Parks Board Seals Fate Of Super Splash With FY15 Budget City Officials Make Move to Save

By Robert Smith A special Raytown Parks Board meeting was held on September 23, 2014, to discuss and approve the revised budget prior to going to the Board of Aldermen (BOA) on October 7, 2014. This budget was

to reflect the closing of Super Splash for the FY15 season and the hiring of a consultant to provide a comprehensive plan for the entire parks system to include Super Splash.

Following the budget vote, the Parks board fielded questions about Super Splash and

the affects shown in the budget from those present who are not board members, Mayor David Bower, Alderman Pat Ertz, Michael Downing from Raytown Online, Randy Battagler from Raytown Times and this writer from the Raytown-Brooking Eagle.

Ertz asked why the beginning cash balance of the previous budget draft increased on the final budget. Parks Director, Kevin Boji, replied, “We took a closer look.” Mayor Bower asked what it would take to reverse the decision of this board. Board Vice-Chair,

Terry Copeland, replied, “We might, if the City would help us with at least half of the incurred losses.”

The meeting ended with two action items. First, the Parks Board President, George Mitchell, and the Mayor Bower will appoint yet

another small group to bring to the park board suggestions of how to keep Super Splash open to include who and how to finance. Secondly, the Buildings and Grounds committee is to develop the RFQ for a parks system comprehensive plan.

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Soap Operas Come In Many Forms, All Of Them Bad

Jason Offutt It’s uncomfortable to walk into a room, especially in your own home, and see something you’re not sure is really there. Like a ghost, or Lindsay Lohan.

For the record, if Lindsay Lohan ever came to my house, I’d probably put down papers.

I could only assume someone was in the living room because the television was on. Rounding a corner, I found my wife and fourth grader sitting silently on the couch. There may, or may not, have been bonbons involved.

I’ve been sworn to secrecy.

“What are you guys do…” I started to ask, but the Wife shushed me.

Shhh? Really?

“I’m just cur…”

The Boy, his face radiating ‘QUIET,’ looked at me like I’d just punched a puppy (which I hadn’t).

“Well, what’s so…” began to spill from my mouth.

“It’s William,” the Boy said. “He’s just asked Daisy to marry him and she only said yes because he’s going to war.” Then he turned back toward the screen.

This time I actually looked at the television.

British actors in costume from the early 1900s stood around looking all serious, which is what British people do best.

“What are you watching?” I asked, suspicious of something that looked like PBS so early in the afternoon.

My wife waved a hand toward me. “It’s ‘Downton Abbey.’ Just let us watch it.”

Oh, no.

For the two people in the English-speaking world who don’t know, “Downton Abbey” is a British serialized dramatization of the life of a 1912

Yorkshire country house.

“This is a soap opera,” I said. “You’re getting the Boy hooked on a soap opera?”

My wife shrugged.

“It’s a period piece,” she said. “It’s educational.”

What?

I’m not immune to soap operas. While flipping through channels in college (for some reason I was having beer for lunch) I landed on “All My Children” and saw Tad Martin chase a giggling Liza Colby up the stairs of his house while shouting, “Sex, sex, sex.” My soap opera fascination lasted until I discovered post-lunch naps, and I was better for it.

But the Boy is only nine.

I started to say something that would have only made the rest of the afternoon uncomfortable for me, and instead walked into the kitchen to listen to sports talk radio. You know, to cleanse the system.

It was during quiet time (an in-depth discussion on soccer), when my mind drifted and I realized how many soap operas I’ve watched and, much like “The Blues Brothers” being a musical, I didn’t even know it.

“Lost.” I spent six years following the exploits of the 48 survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 on a desert island that was more screwed up than Charlie Sheen. It was a science fiction show, sure, but it was also a serialized dramatization, and there was a love triangle.

Now I watch “The Walking Dead,” which is just a soap opera with zombies.

And yes, at one point the show had a love triangle.

I grabbed a bag of chips, walked back into the living room, and sat between my wife and the Boy. “So,” I said. “Which one is William?”

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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Don Rickles JOHNNY CARSON

B.B. KING

By George Michaud

RAY CHARLES

PEARL BAILEY

BUDDY HACKETT

DON RICKLES

Last week we covered the story of how Stan Irwin, Producer, Entertainment Director, of the Sahara-Nevada Corporation during its heyday brought in the Beatles to Las Vegas and talked them into doing two shows in one night, unheard of for them.

Such a crowd showed that he had to move them to the Las Vegas Convention Center next door. No other entertainment director in town would buy the group except Irwin.

Well, history speaks for itself with that smart decision.

This week we’ll talk about Mr. Warmth himself, Don Rickles who earned his “Walk of Fame” Star on the South Side of the 6800 block of Hollywood Boulevard. Quite the accomplishment for a young comic born in the Bronx.

In this week’s exclusive phone interview with Stan Irwin, Irwin says, “I went to Los Angeles three times to see this guy Rickles everyone was talking about, and other entertainment, in search of that ‘superstar of tomorrow’.

On my third visit, I was with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin”.

Irwin continued, “Rickles immediately said to Sinatra as we entered the room “make yourself at home, put a hit on somebody tonight”.

Sinatra was a fan on the spot, laughing until his sides hurt.

Rickles told Sinatra that his career was over, “your voice is gone”, “forget it”, you might as well quit now”, said

Irwin. Sinatra again laughed and thus began his friendship with Rickles, being his most ardent supporter.

With that, Stan Irwin decided that Rickles was the man for him and his new Casbar Theater Lounge to star in for a third of a year, and a third of the year with Louis Prima and Keely Smith, with the remainder of the year filled out by the Mary Kaye Trio. Irwin said, “Victor Borge the famed comic/ pianist used to come on stage with Rickles and knock ‘em dead. Some nights Buddy Hackett would also come on stage and the three of them had the audience in stitches.”

Stan Irwin first established the two-name a night entertainment policy and the other hotel/casinos followed. Irwin brought in Johnny Carson to the Sahara Congo Main

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Showroom in July of 1964 and attendance records were broken as reservations came in from all over the USA. But, the largest audience attendance was when he brought in the Beatles the following month, August 20, 1964.

“However, for long term engagements, Johnny Carson was the King”, says Irwin.

“At one point Jack Entratta, Entertainment Director of the Sands used to swap entertainers back and forth from one hotel to another. One time Entratta tried to talk Rickles into moving to the Sands but Stan Irwin, with his business

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Incidents from 9/17/14 to 9/23/14 09/16/2014 02:49:16 569.170B - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/NON RESIDENCE NIGHT 11700 block E 350 HWY 09/16/2014 03:32:13 569.170B - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/NON RESIDENCE NIGHT 11500 block E 63 ST 09/16/2014 09:49:48 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 10000 block E 350 HWY 09/16/2014 11:08:51 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 5400 block BLUE RIDGE CO

09/17/2014 14:34:34 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 10000 block E 65 ST 09/17/2014 15:19:12 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 5900 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 09/17/2014 18:46:19 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 5700 block MAYWOOD AVE 09/17/2014 19:16:39 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 9000 block E 85 PL

09/16/2014 17:32:49 569.030C - ROBBERY 2ND/ STRONGARM/COMMERCIAL (F) 9600 block E 63 ST

09/17/2014 19:36:12 565.050B - ASSAULT 1ST/ WITH OTHER DANGEROUS WEAPON (F) 9700 block E 79 ST

09/16/2014 17:48:23 570.030A - STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 6100 block HARVARD AVE

09/17/2014 23:24:24 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY

09/16/2014 18:59:02 569.030E - ROBBERY 2ND/ STRONGARM/MISCELLANEOUS (F) 5200 block NORTHERN AVE 09/17/2014 08:27:47 28.139.j - CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 8200 block STERLING AVE

09/17/2014 23:44:17 28.333.a - CITY, DWI-ALCOHOL E 350 HWY 09/18/2014 14:40:33 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 7600 block HAWTHORNE AVE 09/18/2014 21:10:30 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT

09/17/2014 09:50:05 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 5400 block LAUREL AVE

8600 block W UTOPIA DR

09/20/2014 05:28:03 569.080D - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN ELSWHERE&RECOVER. 5100 block S WOODSON RD

8300 block LANE AVE

9600 block E 53 ST

09/20/2014 23:46:54 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 9400 block E 63 ST

09/19/2014 01:51:42 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 8200 block WOODSON DR

09/20/2014 07:42:51 570.030A - STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 5800 block RAYTOWN RD

09/21/2014 03:33:20 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8800 block E 85 ST

09/22/2014 11:38:34 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 10500 block E 79 TR

09/19/2014 17:20:04 570.030A - STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 6900 block RALSTON AVE

09/20/2014 12:40:00 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 7400 block CRISP AVE

09/21/2014 04:08:14 28.273 - CITY, INDECENT EXPOSURE 10300 block E 350 HWY

09/19/2014 20:47:57 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY

09/20/2014 13:24:31 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 7400 block ENGLEWOOD LN

09/18/2014 23:44:27 28.242 - CITY, FALSE IMPERSONATION 6600 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD

09/19/2014 21:39:37 28.138 - CITY, TRESPASS 6000 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 09/20/2014 00:38:52 30.64 - CITY PARKS, VIOLATE PARK HOURS 9700 block E 79 ST 09/20/2014 01:25:38 28.333.a - CITY, DWI-ALCOHOL E 79 ST 09/20/2014 01:35:57 569.080A - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 6500 block RAYTOWN RD 09/20/2014 04:06:28 42.209 - CITY, FLEEING/ ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER E 87 ST

09/20/2014 16:24:24 570.030L - STEALING/EMBEZZLEMENT/OVER $500 (F) 10300 block 350 HWY 09/20/2014 16:24:44 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 10300 block E 350 HWY 09/20/2014 16:24:55 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 10300 block E 350 HWY 09/20/2014 16:25:12 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 10300 block 350 HWY

09/21/2014 07:53:50 28.330.b - CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 10800 block E 77 TER 09/21/2014 11:28:49 569.080A - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 9100 block E GREGORY BLVD 09/21/2014 12:24:17 569.080A - TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 10500 block E 350 HWY 09/22/2014 00:36:27 28.333.a - CITY, DWI-ALCOHOL 64

09/20/2014 17:42:27 28.142 - CITY, FRAUD USE OF CREDIT CARD 10500 block E 60 TER

09/22/2014 08:58:16 569.100 - PROPERY DAMAGE 1ST DEGREE/OVER $750 (F) 8200 block E SPRING VALLEY ST

09/20/2014 23:26:40 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE

09/22/2014 09:39:33 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER

09/22/2014 12:06:31 570.030A - STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 6500 block RAYTOWN RD 09/22/2014 12:18:43 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 8600 block SPRING VALLEY RD 09/22/2014 13:08:32 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 7000 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 09/22/2014 14:26:28 569.030 - ROBBERY 2ND/ STRONGARM/BANK 6200 block RAYTOWN RD 09/22/2014 14:58:48 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 350 HWY 09/22/2014 21:38:42 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 10300 block E 350 HWY 09/22/2014 23:32:29 565.050 - ASSAULT 1ST/ WITH FIREARM (F) 7400 block OVERTON AVE 09/22/2014 23:49:44 RUN AWAY - RUNAWAYPERSONS UNDER 18 9800 block E 61 ST

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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 savvy, offered more money to Rickles and kept him at the Sahara where he turned him into a superstar with the help of Johnny Carson who loved having Rickles on “The Tonight Show.”

Another first that Irwin started in Las Vegas was the three show and late morning breakfast show, which proved out to be very successful. One show I personally attended was the one late in the morning. I was standing in the rear of the Casbar watching Rickles insult every star on the strip who were already done with their shows, including Liberace.

The maître D had just seated three foreign looking gentlemen right in the front row.

Rickles ignored them for the entire show. As he came back for a curtain call, he stopped and looked at the three and asked where they were from.

They replied, “the Middle East”. Just then, Rickles yells out real loud, “OPEN FIRE!” Well, the three gentlemen just roared with laughter, the house went wild and so did I. The funniest line of the night but that was “Mr. Warmth” at his best.

Don Rickles finally made it into the big Congo Show Room as the main attraction and from then on it was nothing but up for him in his career. Irwin saw a raw talent back in Hollywood at the Slate Bros. Club that night

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with Sinatra and he was right again as he was with so many other stars. Rickles appeared on “The Tonight Show” probably more often than any other comic in the show’s history.

“One night I had Shecky Green in the Casbar Lounge and Victor Borge and Buddy Hackett went up on the stage together and had the audience going wild. Those are the days one remembers, when

signs around the Casino that read, “I’ve heard of hot dice, but this is ridiculous!”

From being a stand- up comic in vaudeville, Irwin certainly made his mark on Las Vegas, reinventing how entertainment was presented along the Las Vegas Strip with such names as Ray Anthony, Morey Amsterdam, Eve Arden, Tony Bennett, Ray Bolger, Judy Garland, Connie Francis, Don Rickles, Buddy

everything goes right and the audience is pleased, management is happy and the house making money”, said Irwin.

“I wouldn’t change a thing if I had it to do all over again”, he said.

A fire engulfed the roof of the main casino at The Sahara on August 25th, 1964.

“The fire was out in about 45 minutes”, says Irwin, “but this forced the closing of the main showroom, the Casbar Lounge and the main casino to be repaired.” Irwin put up

Hackett, Robert Goulet, Victor Borge, George Burns, Johnny Carson, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Phil Silvers, Donald O’Connor and so many others but this is a small list of the many who graced the stage of the Congo Show Room at the Sahara Hotel during Irwin’s days there.

Before we said our goodbyes on this phone call, Stan remarked, “The self-satisfaction is when someone would just say “thank you” for giving me a chance and believ-

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Hope you enjoyed our little, brief journey down memory lane in Las Vegas during the 1950’s and 1960’s here in “The Producer’s Corner”.

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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.

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 and AFU and CJ WALKER. 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.

Raytown Police Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs September 27, 2014 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Raytown City Hall, 10000 E. 59th Street Apple Market, E. 350 Highway and Raytown Road The Raytown Police Department will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. During this event, officers will be accepting unwanted prescription medications, but will not be accepting aerosols, inhalers, hypodermic syringes or other sharps.

Crossroads (Walking Tour) October 2, 2014 @ 10:00 am How did Kansas City’s arts and cultural center develop from a dirty industrial district? We trace the development of business and industry near the Freight House Depot around the turn of the 20th century and explain its transformation from dirty to artsy at the turn of the 21st century. Meet in front of the “Milwaukee” Freight House located at 101 W. 22nd Street, Kansas City, MO. Registration is required.

October Movie Fest - Alfred Hitchcock October 3, & October 17, 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.

Fall Fling October 4 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 BlueRidge Blvd.

Fundraiser for missions at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church. Silent Auction, Bake Sale, crafts, gifts. Lunch is served-donations welcome.

Moon Walk and balloons for kids. Benefits youth camps,

Romanian orphanages, Raytown Summer Lunch Program and others.

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.

Raytown Educational Foundation Historic Trail “Run For Excellence” October 18, 2-14 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Raytown High School, 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd.

5K Run/Walk starting in Chittwood Stadium going out to 61st St. then West to Blue Ridge Blvd. then North to Woodson, turning around and coming back to the Stadium. Free Kids Dash and Awards Ceremony immediately follows at the finish of the run.

5th Annual Pumpkins on Parade October 18, 2014 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm Cave Springs Historical Site and Nature Center, 8701 East Gregory Blvd.

Trails will be lined with Jack O’Lanterns carved by local students, community groups, artists and the general public. There will be games and food vendors. The Raytown Fire Department will be on hand to promote Fire Safety Month. Free and open to the public.

GoodBidding.org, One Year Anniversary October 24, 2014 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm October 25, 2014 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Goodbidding.org, 10227 E 61st Street GoodBidding.org Thrift & Flea is celebrating its One Year Anniversary. If you haven’t before stopped in, this will be a great time to do so. If you’re a regular, we want to see you too. We’ll have cookies & cider. If you bring in this ad, we’ll take $5 off of $30 or more spent (excluding booths) during this time.

Tom and Harry: The Boss and the President October 29, 2014 @ 7:00 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road Delve into the making of the

Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs On Saturday, September 27th, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Raytown Police Department will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The public may bring medications for disposal to the parking lots of Raytown City Hall, 10000 E. 59th Street, or Apple Mar-

ket, E. 350 Highway and Raytown Road. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

During this event, officers will be accepting unwanted prescription medications, but will not be accepting aerosols, inhalers, hypodermic syringes or other sharps.

The Raytown Police also have a receptacle for citizens to deposit their unwanted prescription drugs at any

time. The mailbox-shaped, steel box is located in the lobby of Police Headquarters. The public may drop off unwanted prescription and over the counter drugs, excluding sharps/syringes, and pressurized aerosols/inhalers, at any time, anonymously. The box was donated by the Public Water Supply District #2 because taking back drugs protects the public and water supply.

Annual Fall Fling, October 4 Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church at 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd., is having their annual fundraiser for missions on October 4, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All proceeds go

to missions like the Raytown Summer Lunch Program, youth camps, Romanian orphanages, and other projects.

There will be a silent auction, bake sale, crafts, collectibles,

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documentary “Tom & Harry: The Boss and the President” with filmmaker Terence O’Malley. The film explores the complex relationship between President Harry Truman and Tom Pendergast, the boss of the powerful political machine that controlled Kansas City politics in the 1920s and 1930s. We will discuss Tom and Harry’s relationship, the making of the film, and watch a preview of this exciting look at Kansas City in the 1930s. Registration is required.

9th Annual Southeast Enterprises Chili Dinner October 30, 2014 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Southeast Enterprises, 6701 Booth Presale tickets $6.00, tickets at the door on the 30th $7.00 ($4.00 Children under 12) includes: Chili & crackers, cheese, onions, ketchup, homemade cookies and Lemonade or Water. Hot Dogs $1 while they last, Quarts of chili for sale while supplies last. Door Prizes, Afghan Raffle and bake sale.

Not-So-Scary Halloween Show October 30, 2014 @ 7:00 pm Raytown Mid-Continent Public Library, 6131 Raytown Road It’s fun. It’s funny. It’s Halloween. Join Dinosaur O’Dell and the gang as we jam our way through some great tunes and a not-so-scary Halloween tale. Be sure to wear your costume. Registration is required.

6th Annual Tribute and Thank You to All American Veterans November 9, 2014 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Raytown High School Auxiliary Gymnasium, 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Sponsored by: Raytown Council on Aging, Raytown Arts Council, Raytown Retired Teachers Association and Marguerite McNair Chapter DAR. The Raytown Community Band Plays from 1:30 to 2 p.m., Program Begins at 2 p.m., Mayor David Bower will highlight the veterans. Noel Fulkerson will direct the Kansas City Men’s Chorus.

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

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

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

9th Annual Southeast Enterprises Chili Dinner Southeast Enterprises will be holding its annual chili dinner on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 6701 Booth in Kansas City, 1-1/2 blocks west of Blue Ridge on 67th Street. Serving will start at 5:00 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. with a raffle draw-

ing for an afghan. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the evening beginning at 5:15 p.m.

There will also be a bake sale.

A presale ticket of $6.00 or $4.00 for children under 12 or a $7.00 ticket at the door includes chili, crackers, cheese,

onions, ketchup, homemade cookies, lemonade or water.

Hotdogs will be available for $1.00 while they last. Quarts of chili to go will be available for $8.00 while supplies last.

Silver Strings Dulcimers Play For The Friendly Club

The Silver Strings Dulcimer Players of Lee’s Summit will play at the Friendly Club’s upcoming luncheon on October 1, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall. Lunch

will be tacos and dessert. The Club reported that its Christmas project this year is food for REAP, as well as a single mother of a 4-year-old boy and a 3-month-old girl and requests

donations for those projects.

For those who did not sign up, call Marge Brooks at 816-5099832 to find out what food may be needed for the luncheon.

Reana Carter Reana Carter, 91, Raytown, MO, died September 15, 2014.

Visitation and funeral were held on September 20, at Grace Unlimited MBC. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery.

Dawson, 68, of Kansas City, MO, passed away September 18, 2014.

Visitation took place on September 25, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, Independence, graveside services followed at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown.

away September 21, 2014.

Visitation and funeral took place September 25, at First Baptist Church- Raytown, burial at Brooking Cemetery.

MO.

Sherry Lynn (Trudy) Dawson Sherry Lynn (Trudy)

Lyle Edward DeHues Lyle Edward DeHues, 70, Raytown, passed

gift items, moonwalk and balloons for kids. Lunch is served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and a donation is welcome.

Roger L. Fischer Roger L. Fischer, 72, Columbia, formerly of Raytown died September 8, 2014. Graveside service was held on September 22 at Calvary Cemetery, Corder

Annette Clark Gernhardt Annette Clark Gernhardt, 71, of Chesapeake, VA, formerly of Raytown, MO, passed away September 12, 2014. Graveside service took place September 22, at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Leo Heinson

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Pasta’s Perfect For Casual Supper

Be it a relaxing night in with friends, watching the football game or just catching up, such occasions call for great food. This flavorful, creative pasta skillet meal inspired by the time-honored appetizer, spinach-artichoke dip, is just the ticket.

Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Penne with GarlicThyme Breadcrumbs is quick, easy and ready in 30 minutes. To make the super simple pasta sauce, just saute garlic, stir in cream cheese, spinach and artichokes until the cream cheese melts, then add Parmesan cheese. Toss with Dreamfields penne, sprinkle with the irresistible crisp breadcrumb topping and serve. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.

A nod to healthier eating Even though this dish sounds as decadent as its namesake dip, this version uses fat-free or reduced-fat cream cheese to decrease

found in traditional pasta) and seven grams of protein per serving.

Creamy SpinachArtichoke Penne with Garlic-Thyme Breadcrumbs

Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Penne with Garlic-Thyme Breadcrumbs calories and fat. Plus, there’s a boost of fiber and protein by using Dreamfields pasta.

Made with premium durum wheat semolina and a spe-

cial blend of fiber and plant protein, Dreamfields brings the delicious taste and texture of traditional pasta with five grams of fiber (twice that

Ingredients • 1 box Dreamfields Penne Rigate • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs • 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves • Salt • Ground black pepper • 8 ounces fat-free or light (Neufchatel) cream cheese • 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed (not drained) • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts, cooked, drained, coarsely

chopped • 6 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional) Preparation 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid; drain pasta and return to pan.

2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add panko and toast, stirring frequently, until light golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves (about 2 teaspoons), thyme and a sprinkling of salt and pepper; continue toasting until fragrant and golden brown, 1-2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Transfer to medium bowl; set aside.

3. Return skillet to stovetop. Heat remaining tablespoon oil and remaining minced garlic over medium heat; cook just until garlic sizzles and turns golden. Add

cream cheese, spinach with liquid and artichoke hearts.

Cook until mixture melts to simmering sauce, stirring frequently. Stir in 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

4. Add sauce to pasta; toss to coat. Add enough reserved pasta cooking liquid to make a light creamy sauce, if necessary. Adjust seasoning, including salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately, sprinkling generously with toasted breadcrumbs and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes, Tips & Suggestions One can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped can be substituted for frozen artichoke hearts Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes SOURCE: Dreamfields Pasta

Ginger’s Restaurant, After 40 Years, Still The Place To Meet In Raytown

By George Michaud When I walked into Ginger’s Restaurant on Tuesday morning I had a sudden retrospect of events going back to 1999-2002 when my good friend and client, Raytown resident and famed drummer, Jim Weinberg, took me to Ginger’s Restaurant for the first time for breakfast along with his Mom and Dad, Ruth and John Weinberg. It was like a family reunion with all the hugs, kisses and greetings and I was made to feel like one of the family. The food then was super, place was crowded and everyone seemed to know everyone else sitting around them. A very friendly, homespun atmosphere almost like being at the home breakfast table.

Ginger and her husband Ernie would come by the table as Dede would continue to refill our coffee.

Ginger would tell how Jim’s Mom, Ruth, would come and work at the restaurant just to help out and Ginger, laughing said “that Ruthie would get good tips but she always insisted that the customer keep the money

Obituaries continued from page 6 Leo Heinson, 89 a former longtime resident of Lake Waukomis, MO passed away peacefully Sunday evening, August 17, 2014 at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cameron, MO. Leo was born January 3, 1925 the 8th out of 13 children born to Floyd Clinton and Anna Margaret (Herold) Heinson.

Leo was a WWII Veteran of the Navy. Leo met the love of his life, Betty on a blind date and they were married May 30, 1947. They celebrated 65 years of marriage with just a few short months shy of their 66th anniversary when Betty passed away in February of 2013. Leo retired from TWA after over 37 years serving as a Hydraulic Mechanic.

He and his family loved to travel. Leo and Betty traveled throughout the United States both by air and by RV. They traveled to Australia, the Caribbean, the Greek Isles, and to Leo’s favorite destination, Hawaii. Leo and Betty took their whole family on a cruise of the Hawaiian Islands, which they fondly remember today. Leo was a Shriner, and he was a Little League Baseball Coach who

RAYTOWN RECREATION POOL and BILLIARDS

Dede Meade serving Ginger’s Omelet is fondly remembered for coaching the TWA Team, and for founding the Clay - Platte Little League. He is preceded in death by his wife, his parents and siblings: Ruby, Eddie, Nettie, Elsie, Bill, Anne, Mildred, Irvin, Irene, and George. He is survived by his daughters; Sharon and her husband Bill of Raytown, MO and Cynthia and her husband Robert Bertoncin of Lake Waukomis, MO and grandsons; Kenny (Amanda) Harris and Greg Harris; one Granddaughter; Krystle Bertoncin and one Great Grandson; Riley Harris. A Celebration of Life open house was held September 21, at Platte Woods United Methodist; Platte Woods, MO. Lance Arthur Leveridge Lance Arthur Leveridge, 60, passed away September 2, 2014. At Lance’s request, there will not be a memorial service. Lance was a 1972 graduate of Raytown South H.S., and a design draftsman at Milbank Manufacturing.

He was a man of good cheer whose humor will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, M.A. “Mike” Leveridge. Survivors include his loving son,

all the time”. Dede Meade was there at the time and laughed, saying, “Yeah, that nut should have kept her money because people loved Ruthie.” I’m sure many Raytown readers will remember those days.

After nearly forty-years, changing ownership about five times, Dede Meade is still the main waitress. One would think she owns the place the way she takes so much interest and such good care of each customer. She’s so fast and efficient that it’s second nature to her. From “Chuck’s Restaurant” to “The Village Restaurant” to “Ginger’s Restaurant”, Dede has probably never missed a day off work.

On this visit I ordered Ginger’s Omelet, which is only $6.99. The omelet is enough to feed me for three days with hash browns galore, just the way I like them, and asked for, browned with butter, melting on the top, and an English muffin toasted golden brown.

Couldn’t ask for a better, heartier breakfast.

Two local ladies, about to have lunch told me they’ve been coming there since it

Grant Leveridge; mother, Carol Leveridge; brother and his wife, Rick and Pauline Leveridge; nephews, Scott and Ryan. Memorial tributes may be directed to Kansas City Hospice House.

Fond memories for the family may be left at www. floralhillsfuneralhome.com.

Georgia D. Orr Georgia D. Orr, 80, Raytown, MO, formerly Clinton, died September 12, 2014. Graveside service took place September 25, at Englewood Cemetery.

Delene R. (Harris) Pewthers Delene R. (Harris) Pewthers, 47, Raytown, MO passed away September 14, 2014. Memorial service and visitation took place September 20 at Heartland Cremation, Raytown, MO. She is survived by her husband, Jim Pewthers; parents, Phil and Billie Harris; brother, Phil Harris, Jr. (Kathy), and beloved dog, Cowboy.

Mildred D. Raymond Mildred Elizabeth (Daum) Raymond, 93, of Bryan, Texas and formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, died peacefully at her home in

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Mildred Raymond was instrumental in the formation of the Friends of the Rice-Tremonti Home when the group was formed in 1987. She donated many hours of legal service getting our not-for-profit organization up and running and served as board secretary for about the first 10 years of our existence. She made several donations of historical objects to Rice-Tremonti, including a wooden chest from her family that made the trip to Colorado and back in a covered wagon. She also gave us a “1900” brand washing machine, one of the first to run by electricity. She directed a memorial fund to benefit Rice-Tremonti be established in her name, as well as a memorial to a school in Bryan, Texas, where she lived with her daughter for the last 12 years.” - Leigh Elmore, Vice-President, Friends of Rice-Tremonti Home Bryan on September 21, 2014.

A funeral service will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Woodcreek Dr, College Station, TX on Friday, September 26, 2014, at 10:00 A.M., with visitation beginning at 9:00 A.M. Arrangements are made

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was “The Village Restaurant”. Another customer who ordered liver and onions said he had been coming there five years and wouldn’t think about changing to another location. One other customer ordered the chicken fried steak breakfast. She said the breading on the steak was crisp just the way she liked and the steak was so tender she could cut it with a fork.

She was happy that rye toast was available.

The restaurant has undergone a few renovations over the years and I remember one of them during the time Ginger and Ernie had it. They were doing a great job decorating it to look like a doll house and Ginger Bread house, all in one. Very cute idea but I don’t believe it ever came to fruition with all the illness in the family and the loss of Ernie. Ernie was the jolly jokester with a smile on his face and happy all the time regardless of the pain we all knew he was in. Ginger was the same, and we all knew she was in real pain with a rare case of Lupus. We all miss them dearly.

Ginger’s has established itself, with the dedicated help of Dede Meade, as a landmark in Raytown and I for one, respect what it stands for and the fact that even the new owner has kept up the food to the standards Ginger and Ernie set decades ago. Repeat business is the secret of success for most any business and Ginger’s has this one figured out. Antonio Esparza is the new owner for about four years. Congratulations for keeping the reputation up Antonio.

The restaurant atmosphere is homey and the atmosphere isn’t going to change. Ginger’s Restaurant located at 11555 E. 63rd Street in the Woodson Village shopping plaza is open from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Call 816.356.9355 but reservations are not needed.

Tell them that the RaytownBrooking Eagle sent you. You won’t regret it.

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

2301 East 29th Street, Bryan, TX 77802. Mildred moved to Bryan 12 years ago to be near her daughter, Dr. Anne Raymond, her son-inlaw, Dr. Andy Kronenberg, and grandson, Johannes Kronenberg.

She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church women’s group. Prior to her move to Texas, Mildred was a practicing attorney for almost five decades in Kansas City, Missouri.

She practiced longest in partnership with her husband, Donald Raymond (who predeceased her in 2004), specializing in probate and mental health law. Always active in the churches she attended, she served on a number of church councils. In her civic life Mildred worked for fair housing in Kansas City and was a history enthusiast.

She devoted her spare time to investigating and supporting local historical sites, as well as managing a family farm in northern Iowa.

Mildred was born in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to Elizabeth (Doderer) and John G. Daum on October 10, 1920. She attended the University of Iowa for her B.A., received the M.A. degree in history at Columbia University, and returned to Iowa for her J.D. degree, where she earned the Order of the Coif while attending year-round classes held during World War II and serving as editor

of the law review. Upon graduation in 1943, Mildred was hired by Covington & Burling in Washington DC, where she met Donald. They married in Kansas City in 1945, practiced law, and raised their three daughters.

Mildred is survived by her three daughters and their families. In addition to her local relatives, they are Dr. Elizabeth Raymond of Reno, NV, and her husband, James Pagliarini; and Margaret Raymond of Lutherville, MD, and her son, Simon R. Hetzler.

She also leaves behind nephews John Daum and Craig Daum, and niece Joel McWilliams. Mildred was a strong believer in the value of education. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Saint Michael’s Episcopal School, 2500 South College Avenue, Bryan, TX 77801, or to her favorite museum, The Friends of the Rice-Tremonti Home, P.O. Box 9393, Raytown, MO 64133.

Please share memories with the family at www.hillierfuneralhome. com.

Edna Pauline Torello Edna Pauline Torello died September 12, 2014.

Service 3-6pm September 28, Teetering Rocks Clubhouse 12040 E 86th St. Raytown.

Surviving children, Glen Upton, Sondra Upton, Leah Upton, Jami Elkins.

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Friday, September 26, 2014

St. John Francis Regis Launches Golden Jubilee Celebration With Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony To celebrate its 50th anniversary, St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church and School, 8941 James A Reed Rd., opened the celebration with a Raytown Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. All of the school children were present while Father Sean McCaffery cut the ribbon.

Loretha Hayden, Chamber Chair presented him with a plaque commemorating the parish’s 50th Anniversary. After that, Father McCaffery blessed the church’s newly added elevator with holy water before everyone went inside for a nice reception.

Loretha Hayden presenting Chamber plaque to Father McCaffery

All of the school children were present while Father Sean McCaffery cut the ribbon

Game of the Year continued from page 1

Photos by R.C. Jones Raytown Bluejays’ fans decked out in blue filled the home side of the stands, while Raytown South Cardinal red was the choice on the packed visitors’ side of the field

CERT Hands On Drill

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training class started

this month with 12 enrollees. On Monday, trainees participated in a fire extin-

guisher training and cribbing drill that took place at the Fire Station #1 under the

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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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