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Jackson County, KCATA agree to funding deal, purchase of Rock Island Corridor Jackson County nears deal with Union Pacific
On Sept. 30, Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders and Kansas City Area Transportation Authority President and CEO Joe Reardon revealed at a press conference a cooperative agreement that will finance the acquisition of 17.7 miles of the Rock Island Corridor from Union Pacific Railroad. “This is a historic step forward for our entire community,” Sanders said. “The significance of this announcement, and its potential to shape our county’s growth for generations to come, cannot be overThe Mayor on the Rock Island Corridor “The economic development in Raytown spurred by trailheads and transit stops connecting to the Katy Trail and the junction of the Oregon, California and Santa Fe trails which run through our City could be enormous. Raytown has the distinct advantage of being the only town in this region that has three places along the trails that are on the National Register of Historic Places: Cave Springs Park, the Rice-Tremonti Home, and the Raytown Historical Society Museum, which is certified as an interpretive center on the trails. Think what an economic boom this could mean to the downtown area of Raytown, as well as other portions of our city, and the interest surely generated in the coming months and years in bringing more businesses and commercial development to Raytown. We have for far too long ignored Raytown’s prime location and the fact that one can get to and from Raytown within the KC region in a short amount of time. This corridor will only add to that. Now is the time for us to take advantage of the opportunity this brings to us, the economic advantage, pride in our town, proximity to Truman Sports complex, more traffic through our city and the possibility of tourism. This is an exciting time for Raytown. Let’s get behind this effort and let’s win this one for our future.” Mike McDonough
Photos by Diane Krizek Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders said at a press conference Wednesday afternoon, “Today I am pleased to stand before you and announce that a formal agreement between Jackson County and the Kansas City Area Transit Authority will provide the funding for the purchase and acquisition of the Rock Island Corridor.” stated.” Dozens of supporters attended the announcement at the Truman Sports Complex, including community leaders, proponents of walking and biking, trail enthusiasts, and transit supporters. Those representing Raytown made up a good portion of the crowd, from city staff to representatives of Main Street Association, Rice-Tremonti Home, Cave Springs, the Historical Society, Farmer’s Market and other or-
On the left, Pam Clark and Phylis Goforth hold a $1.3 Million Economic Activity sign and to the right, Mayor McDonough ganizations. Kansas City Mayor Sly James, Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough, and Lee’s Summit Mayor Randy Rhoads, whose communities will be directly affected, attended the announcement to show their support. “Imagine being able to leave your seat at the top of Arrowhead Stadium and get home before most cars leave the parking lot,” said Sanders. “Imagine the economic development in Kansas City, Raytown and Lee’s Summit spurred by trailheads and transit stops. Imagine connecting to the Katy Trail so that you can ride a bike from the Truman Sports Complex to the St. Louis Arch.” The Rock Island project has received federal support in the past, and is ready for even more. U.S.
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver hopes support comes soon. “This announcement is a major step forward for our community,” said Cleaver. “This partnership shows the federal government what local communities can do with leaders like Mike Sanders and Joe Reardon. Now it is time for the federal government to do its part and support worthy projects like the Rock Island Corridor.” KCATA will provide part of the funding to acquire the corridor. The KCATA Board of Commissioners approved the cooperative agreement at a meeting shortly before the announcement. “The opportunity to secure this invaluable corridor for public access and future transportation and development will benefit our entire
region for years to come,” Reardon said. “We are excited about our partnership with Jackson County. I applaud Mike Sanders for his efforts to secure the Rock Island Corridor over the last four years without which we would not be where we are today.” While discussions with Union Pacific continue, the parties said that they are nearing a final agreement. “All major issues involving the acquisition of the Rock Island corridor have been agreed to. We anticipate having a final agreement very soon” said Sanders. “In addition, $10 million in federal funds has already been set aside to help clear the way for future construction on the trail.”
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Annual police, REAP benefit golf tournament raises $19k By Kris Collins A turnout of 140 golfers for the 12th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament Sept. 25 at Teetering Rocks Executive Golf Links raised approximately $19,200 for the Raytown police benefit fund and Raytown Emergency Assistance Program. The funds will be split evenly between the Raytown Police Benefit Fund Committee and REAP. “For a local tournament, we do pretty good,” said Raytown Police Chief Jim Lynch, who was one of the organizers of the event. “It’s typical for our tournament over the last
several years, but I’ll tell you, when I ask about other tournaments — Lee’s Summit has one, they just had their 20th or 21st, and they do about the same and even less than us at times.” Lynch was quick to give credit for success to Mayor Mike McDonough, who has long been involved in the tournament dating back to his career as a police officer. “To be real honest with you, the mayor … he goes out and hustles the money,” Lynch said. “He really gets after it. We have a lot of gratitude to all the people, the business owners in Raytown and beyond that make it so successful.”
REAP provides assistance to those in need in the form or food donations from the organization’s food pantry, and offers utility bill assistance, and other services. The police benefit fund committee has also put money toward community events, including Raytown School District events, The Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, the Raytown Area Chamber/Raytown Rotary Golf Tournament, Raytown Kiwanis, Special Olympics, Hope House, Raytown Educational Foundation and others. The fundraiser also included a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and putting contest.
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Photo by Kris Collins Mike Hunter, from left, Jeff Vance, Larry Mock and Raytown Alderman Steve Mock pose for a picture after teeing off on the back nine at Teetering Rocks Executive Golf Links Sept. 25.
Al Brown, long-time REAP director, retires
By Kris Collins
Al Brown served as the director of Raytown Emergency Assistance Program for 20 years. He retired in July and Holly Grimwood, then-assistant director, took over for him. He was very forthcoming about what a fine job she is doing in her relatively new role, not unlike how forthcoming — nearly eager — Al was during our hour-andtwenty minute conversation to shower REAP’s volunteers and staff with compliments and deflect all credit away from himself. “I’m extremely proud of this building,” he said of REAP’s office building, which was constructed five years ago. “I’m extremely proud of the people that put it together. I’m extremely proud of
Photo courtesy of REAP Al Brown often signed letters or thank-you cards with the above cartoon, joking that his 20 years with Raytown Emergency Assistance Program led to the loss of his leg and an eye. the community of Raytown who helped this building become what
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it is. It was a community effort. That’s why I don’t want all these accolades. I’m just one figure. Anybody can do what I do. It took the community to make this happen.” And that’s true. Donations aside, the 9,000-square-foot facility was built primarily by volunteers, most were between the ages of 64 and 87 at the time. But Al doesn’t see himself as an integral part of that process. It’s not false modesty and, though he has a biting sense of humor, he’s not joking around. It simply isn’t a big deal to him — doing the work and giving seemingly endlessly, sometimes without appreciation or gratitude from the beneficiaries of his efforts. “I didn’t dream this up, but
I’m a believer in simple acts of kindness,” he said. “We all think big, grandiose things change the world. Well, it’s true, but we as individuals make a tremendous difference in people’s lives just by saying “Hi” to somebody, by just writing them a card, a smile on your face. Whatever you can do in a given day’s time, you tend to forget how important those things are. It just irritates me more people don’t do that on a regular basis.” It’s commonplace for him to be kind and not give it a second thought, something that he said was instilled in him during his upbringing. I imagine a heat map plotting every mailbox that received an Al Brown thank-you card would look as if somebody spilled paint all over it.
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“Overall, you don’t do this because the money you’re going to make,” he said. “It is a labor of love, or you just want to be giving back and helping people … If I had my choice of doing it again, I’d do the same thing.” Al started at REAP in 1995, though he had never done this type of work before and originally declined the job offer, three years after it secured a 501(3)C nonprofit status. The organization was run in two back rooms at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church at the time. It grew and REAP found a new home on Maple Avenue. “We thought we moved into the Taj Mahal when we left Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church,” he said. Now, REAP has been in on East
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COMBAT recognizes Raytown Alderman Steve Mock By Diane Krizek On Sept. 19, Jackson County’s COMBAT hosted a picnic to celebrate its anti-drug and antiviolence programs that have benefited the community for 25 years. Elijah Thomas, winner of the MyARTS Battle of the Bands Raytown South student provided the music entertainment at this free community event. Neighborhood Advocate Awards were presented to honor citizens nominated by area mayors “who epitomize being a good neighbor, actively work-
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ing to improve the safety and livability of their community.” “This is a great opportunity to not only recognize these individuals who are making a difference where they live,” Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders said, “but to also appreciate the dramatic impact COMBAT has made over the last quarter of a century on our county and the entire region. The program is living up to its mantra to save lives and save neighborhoods.” Mayor Mike McDonough nominated longtime resident,
businessman, Ward V Alderman and Mayor Pro Tem Steve Mock for the Neighborhood Advocate Award. Mock’s youngest daughter, Sophia, received the award in his absence. “This is the first time someone from Raytown has received this award,” remarked Mock, who was clearly honored by the recognition. McDonough wrote in his nomination, “Steve is concerned for neighborhood safety. He has been involved in his Neighborhood Watch Program by organizing meetings and
working with his neighbors to keep them involved. Steve talks with his neighbors about crime and crime trends and passes along detailed suspect information to heighten his neighbors’ awareness for their safety. Steve encourages his neighbors to call the police if they witness anything or anyone unusual. “Steve was a strong organizer and participant in the Neighborhood Group Coalition to address a problem area at 85th Street and Lane in Raytown, which was plagued with criminal activity and codes vio-
lations. His leadership and participation in the Villa Meadows Homeowners Association and the Villa Woods Home Owners Association has assured safer and more stable neighborhoods. “Steve Mock voluntarily picked up trash and debris from elderly citizens’ homes, on his own time and using his own truck, during Raytown CleanUp Days events. Steve habitually picks up trash and debris along the side of the roadway in his efforts toward neighborhood preservation.”
New members elected to Raytown Education Foundation The Raytown Education Foundation has four new additions to its board. Pat Ertz, Jordan Lower, Heather Rollins and Vicki Turnbow were elected to serve threeyear terms. The new trustees will work beside Raytown Education Foundation Executive Director Martha Cockerell and the current 24 board members whose goals are to support and enhance
excellence in Raytown Quality Schools. “We are happy to welcome these new trustees who have shown interest in our schools and community,” Cockerell said. “They bring fresh ideas and interests to our board.” • Pat Ertz is a former Raytown alderman and Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman. He is president-elect
of the Raytown Rotary Club. He serves as district manager for Public Water Supply District No. 2. • Jordan Lower is an advanced technician for the RQS Technology Department and formerly worked for H & R Bloch Company. He is originally from Mexico, Missouri. • Heather Rollins, a Blue Cross Blue Shield account executive, is
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married to Raytown South High School graduate Taurean Rollins, who has served as an assistant football coach at his alma mater. Their children attend Raytown schools. • Vicki (Boessen) Turnbow, a 1980 Raytown High School graduate, serves as president of the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce. Her husband Kris Turnbow is also a RHS graduate and a RQS Hall of Fame member. As one of the original committee members for the Deron Cherry Celebrity Invitational Steering Committee, she was involved with the development of the “Score One for Health” program as it originated in a couple of Raytown Schools. It is now in numerous area school districts.
Photo courtesy of Raytown Education Foundation Jordan Lower, from left, Vicki Turnbow, and Pat Ertz are newly elected trustees to the Raytown Educational Foundation Board and will serve through 2017-18 academic year. Heather Rollins, also recently elected to the board, is not pictured.
Area food pantry receives $20k in donations
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Photo courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts/Midwest Harvesters Community Food Network personnel accepted a $10,000 donation Monday from Kansas City-based Meat Mitch and the Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation. From left to right are: Kyle Mills, Dunkin’ Brands operations manager; Katie Bromley, Harvesters Community Food Network fund manager; Curtis Roberts, operations director for Dunkin’ Brands; Joy Richardson, Harvesters Community Food Network annual giving manager, Mitch Benjamin, found and owner of Meat Mitch; Richard Rigoli, Dunkin’ Donuts Raytown manager; Jen Benjamin, owner of Raytown Dunkin’ Donuts. Harvesters Community Food Network, a nonprofit organization based in Kansas City with the goal of fighting hunger, received a $10,000 donation Monday and an additional $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor. This past summer, Meat Mitch, a KC-based BBQ com-
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supporting the DDBRCF Central East chapter’s goal to feed hungry children in greater Kansas City. On Sept. 28, DDBRCF and Meat Mitch presented a $10,000 donation to Harvesters Community Food Network at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 8820 E. Highway 350 in Raytown.
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Raytown High School hosting inaugural chess tournament Raytown High School is planning its first chess tournament for all ages Nov. 14. The tournament will include four to five rounds for each division, beginner, intermediate and advanced. The top three players in each division will receive a trophy. Registration for the tournament must be completed by midnight Nov. 12. Registration forms may be found here: http://goo.gl/forms/
R793WFwSdm. Players who miss the deadline will not be able to enter tournament play until the second round. A $10 entry fee is required at check-in on tournament day. Check-in starts at 9 a.m. at the Raytown High School library and play begins at 10:30 a.m. Questions may be directed to Kim Lemons at kim. lemons@raytownschools. org.
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Public hearing for Route 50, Route 291 interchange in Lee’s Summit The public is invited to offer comments on plans to improve the Route 50 and Route 291 Interchange in Lee’s Summit during a public hearing from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Howard Conference Room at Lee’ Summit City Hall. The open-house style hearing will share with the public preliminary plans to replace the current bridge located at this interchange, which carries approximately 35,000 vehicles daily. The new proposed design includes a diverging diamond interchange, re-
placing the current bridge with two separate bridges for north and southbound traffic to create more efficient traffic flow and lesson congestion though the area. Those interested in this project are encouraged to attend the meeting anytime during the posted hours to talk to MoDOT engineers and city officials, and offer comments. Those unable to attend can view the displays and offer comments through an online public meeting at www.modot.org/kansascity. Comments are accepted through October 16.
Work will cause lane closures on I-70 as part of Manchester Project Crews will close the left lane of westbound Interstate-70 between Manchester Trafficway and Route 40 from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 3 for deck pour. Crews will also close the left lane of eastbound I-70 between Route 40 and
Manchester Trafficway from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 4 for deck pour, all of which is a part of a project to replace the I-70 bridges over Manchester Trafficway, the Blue River and adjacent rail yard. All work is weather dependent.
Ramp closure extended at I-35, I-29 split Additional work encountered during bridge repair will extend the closure of the ramp from southbound Interstate-35 to northbound Interstate-29 through, at least, Oct. 8, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Work was originally scheduled to be finished Sept. 18. Additionally, southbound I-29 on the Bridge over Davidson Road is still
reduced to one lane for bridge rehabilitation. That work is scheduled to be completed Oct. 4. Motorists can detour to southbound I-35 to Levee Road and back on northbound I-29/I-35. Motorists are encouraged to use Route 152, Interstate-435 and Route 210 as alternate routes for east/west connectivity for Clay and Platte Counties. All work is weather dependent.
Missouri Senate elects president pro tem
The Missouri Senate elected Sen. Ron Richard, R-Joplin, Sept. 16 to serve as president pro tem of the Senate for the remainder of the 98th General Assembly. Before serving as majority floor leader during the 97th and 98th General Assembly, he had served as speaker of the House. The president pro tem is responsible for appointing committee members, assigning legislation to committees, and ruling on points of order raised during de-
bate in the Senate chamber, among other powers. Also elected to Senate Majority Caucus Leadership are: • Sen. Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, elected as majority floor leader. Kehoe previously served as assistant majority floor leader. The majority floor leader is responsible for setting the schedule of bills up for consideration by the full body, the time allotted for floor debate on legislation, and session meeting times and dates. • Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, elected as assistant majority floor leader. The position is responsible for assuming the majority floor leader’s role in his or her absence. Richard said the entire caucus will meet in November to discuss priorities for the upcoming session. The 98th General Assembly will reconvene after veto session Jan. 6, 2016.
KCATA removing under-used bus stops Starting Oct. 4, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is strategically removing under-used bus stops along six routes.
It’s believed that reducing the number of stops and starts will provide a smoother ride and help keep buses
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If you work for a fairly sizable company, you may be entering your open enrollment season, when you can add or adjust your employer-sponsored benefits. While you probably should review all your benefits, you may want to pay special attention to your life insurance to determine if you and your family are adequately protected. How much life insurance do you need? You may hear that you require anywhere from seven to 10 times your annual income in life insurance coverage, but this rule of thumb might not be appropriate for everyone; the amount of insurance you need will depend on your individual situation. To help determine if a “gap” exists between the amount of insurance you have from your employer and the amount you need, your first step is to identify all those expenses that your fam-
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you pay each month on all these debts and include this figure in your life insurance estimate. • Education – As you know, higher education comes with some high expenses: Four years at an in-state public school can easily cost upwards of $80,000, while the price tag can be twice as much for private schools. And these costs may continue rising. So, if you’ve always planned to send your children to college, you’d better pencil in some big figures for your life insurance calculations. • Emergency funds – It’s a good idea for most people to maintain an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid account. This fund can help with unexpected doctor’s bills, costly auto repairs and so on. If you weren’t there, could your family afford to contribute to such a fund? Again, it’s something to think about when you estimate your insurance needs.
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Aldermen OK transportation sales tax budget, project plan By Mallory Ragon The Raytown Board of Aldermen approved the transportation sales tax budget for the 2015-2016 year and a six-year plan for additional major projects during a special board meeting Tuesday. The projects slated for this year are the 350 Highway and Raytown Road improvement, the 350 Highway bike and pedestrian trail and the downtown streetscape project. The streetscape project will address sidewalk, streetlight, landscaping and paving needs in an effort to stimulate economic development in the downtown area. Several aldermen raised concerns about spending resources on these projects this year when other pressing projects are sched-
uled for two or four years down the line. Construction of sidewalks on 59th Street between Central Middle School East and Woodson Road is scheduled for 2016-2017. Replacement of the 83rd Street Bridge is listed for 2019-2020, which prompted a lengthy and often tense debate about the level of urgency of the project, given its current state. Alderman Mark Moore said he’d driven over the bridge in anticipation of the board’s Tuesday meeting and lamented its condition. “It’s pretty piss-poor,” he said, suggesting that the funding earmarked for the bike trails be redirected in order to expedite the bridge project. Other aldermen agreed, citing concerns about general safety,
winter weather’s exacerbation of the road and what to do if the bridge fails before it can be replaced. However, the city’s funding for all of these projects doesn’t lie in a checking account ready to be doled out at the board’s discretion. The 350 bike trail, for instance, will be completed through grant funding, which could expire if the project is delayed further. Those dollars cannot be reallocated to another project. As Mayor Mike McDonough noted, losing a grant to expiration not only means the loss of that particular funding, but puts the city in danger of not securing future grants. Mahesh Sharma, city administrator, said scheduling the projects is not a question of what
is more or less important but a question of what the city can afford. “We do the best we can,” Sharma said. The total cost of the six-year plan is estimated at approximately $3.7 million. The downtown streetscape will cost the city about $570,000; the 350 bike trail about $252,000; and the improvements 350 and Raytown Road is $911,000. The aldermen voted to approve this year’s transportation and the six-year plan, with the intent to review the long-term plan on an annual or semi-annual basis and provide feedback to staff. Alderman Bill Van Buskirk voted no. Aldermwomen Janet Emerson and Karen Black were absent from the meeting.
Jackson Co. Legislature sets levy rates
The Jackson County Legislature approved the following items during its Sept. 28 regular meeting: • Item 4769, an ordinance renewing the tax of 3.5 percent of the tariff rate for each local telephone access line, not to exceed 100 lines per person or per location, for emergency telephone service utilizing a single three-digit number: 911. • Item 4770, an ordinance appropriating $182,522 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2015
federal forfeiture fund to cover the purchase and installation of in-car camera systems in the sheriff’s office’s patrol division vehicles and a rooftop heating and cooling system at the sheriff’s office’s headquarters. • Item 4775, an ordinance appropriating $1,498,427 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2015 sports complex/parks leaseholder fund and $1,200 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2015 special obligation bond
debt service fund and transferring $1,498,427 within the 2015 convention/sports complex fund and $19,415 within the 2015 Army Corps of Engineers Longview and Blue Springs lakes fund for adjustments to the county’s debt service accounts. • Item 4776, an ordinance setting the 2015 Jackson County tax levy at $0.4956 per $100 of assessed valuation. • Item 4777, an ordinance setting the 2015 Jackson County Board of
Services for the Developmentally Disabled (Sheltered Workshop) Levy of $7.38 per $100 of assessed valuation. • Item 4778, an ordinance setting the 2015 Jackson County Community Mental Health Fund Levy at $11.98 per $100 of assessed valuation. • Item 4779, an ordinance setting the 2015 merchants and manufacturers’ inventory replacement tax levy at $1.437 per $100 of assessed valuation.
Returned parks surveys exceed target number
When the Raytown Parks and Recreation Department surveys were sent out mid-September, the consulting firm, ETC Institute, planned to receive 10 percent of the surveys sent out. Ron Vine, senior vice president of ETC Institute, said that goal has been exceeded. “As of this morning, we’ve completed 453,” Vine said Tues-
day. “We’ll probably wait until the end of the week at least, but I would imagine Raytown would get a draft report toward the end of next week — maybe at the latest they’ll get a draft report Oct. 12.” In total, 3,250 surveys were sent out. Not every home received one because it’s not financially sound to send out so many surveys and have so few returned,
Raytown sets lower property tax levy
By Mallory Ragon
After receiving the 2015 assessed valuation from the county, Raytown city staff has recalculated the property tax levy rates to be lower than 2014 rates. The city will levy a rate of $0.3532 per $100 of assessed property valuation for general city operations and a rate of $0.1763 per $100 of assessed
valuation for park operations, a slight decrease from the 2014 rate. The rates were approved by the board of aldermen at their Sept. 29 session, just ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline. The vote was unanimous with no discussion from the board. The establishment of the levy rate is required each year by law.
Vine said, especially when the surveys are long, as is the case of the parks survey. Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Boji said the information will act as a rudder for the parks board in operating the parks through the next decade or two. “We want to provide diverse, high-quality recreation opportunities for folks,” Boji said. “We also
recognize the need for high-value preservation and enhancement of recreation and natural areas for our residents to enjoy. So, how do we balance that over the next 10 to 20 years? In addition, we also need to seek input from residents on what they want from Super Splash and what Raytown parks are to be in the future. That’s what the parks master plan is laying out for us.”
No override of student transfer bill
The Missouri Legislature didn’t override Gov. Jay Nixon’s veto of House Bill 42, a measure that would have changed state laws on charter school expansion. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. David Wood, R-Versailles, said the support for a veto override didn’t exist. The bill’s original purpose was to bring relief to the unaccredited Normandy and Riverview Gardens school districts in St. Louis, which are paying tuition and transportation costs for students switching to neighboring districts
under current law. Nixon vetoed a bill last year that would have fixed the transfer law because it included transfer options to private schools. This year, advocates for more school choice focused on charter school expansion. Supporters of the bill felt that more families should have an alternative if they are displeased their school. Opponents of the bill said it doesn’t fix the transfer law and threatens the academic and financial health of districts with charter expansion.
get year. A major provision of the bill dropped the cap on the revenue that cities can collect from traffic fines and fees from 30 percent of a city’s operating budget to 20 percent. The cap is set at 12.5 percent for St. Louis County municipalities. When the bill was first signed into law, City Administrator Mahesh Sharma said he did not anticipate a drop in revenue because of the cap. In July, when the time bill was signed,
the city’s fee and fine collection represented 8.5 percent of the general fund operating revenue, well below the 20 percent cap. SB 5 also limits combined fines and court costs for minor traffic violations to $300 per offense, prohibits jailing defendants for minor violations or inability to pay fines and requires defendants in police custody to be brought before a judge in a timely manner. Additionally, it prohibits separate charges for failure to appear in court.
Court procedure bill may save Raytown money
By Kris Collins
When Senate Bill 5 was signed into law by Gov. Jay Nixon in July, the intention was to keep municipalities’ court systems from becoming a revenue source through fees and fines for minor offenses. However, the bill may be saving the city of Raytown money. Raytown Police Chief Jim Lynch said he originally planned, in the 2015-2016 budget, for a $260,000 contract with
Johnson County for inmate jailing because Raytown’s jail capacity is less than the number of arrests. Lynch said provisions in SB 5 will reduce the number of arrests the police department makes, specifically for minor offenses such as parking or traffic offenses, therefore reducing the cost of the inmate jailing contract with Johnson County. Lynch said he was able to reduce the contract cost by $110,000 based on projected arrests during the upcoming bud-
Raytown School Board sets levy, sees increase in property valuation By Kris Collins The Raytown Schools Board of Education set and kept the tax levy level from last year. However, the board was informed additional funds were made available through an increase in personal and real property assessments. “We anticipate $1.1 — almost $1.2 — million additional revenue based on our final assessed valuation, that’s overall,” said Steve Shelton, assistant
superintendent and board treasurer. Shelton said that increase in valuation manifested itself in a $749,521 increase in operational funds and a $429,431 increase to debt service revenue, a total of $1.18 million. The majority of the increase came from an increase in assessed valuation of business personal property. The board approved the proposed tax rate of $5.1163 for incidental and $1.2037 for debt service, for a total tax rate of
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$6.3200. Bus purchase The board moved to make an emergency purchase to replace a school bus that broke down during an away football game. The engine needed to be replaced, an approximately $20,000 investment in a $14,000 vehicle, according to staff. The board moved to purchase a 2014 Pass Air Brake MaxxForce DT with 13,000 miles for $69,697. The district is trading in the old bus for $2,500.
Wellness Center The board accepted a bid from Larrison Construction for $748,555 to complete improvements at the Raytown Schools Quality Care Clinic, the former YMCA. The work includes remodeling of the fitness areas, pool area, main lobby, and renovations for a new catering kitchen. Additionally, Larrison will carry out selective demolition,
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Raytown Fire District hires new attorney The Raytown Fire Protection Board hired a new attorney as its current legal counsel is retiring after his contract expires at the end of the year. Raytown Fire Protection District Chief Matt Mace said Christine Wald Schmidt was
brought on Sept. 1. Mace said the board’s attorney for more than 30 years, Roger Odneal, is still sitting in on board meetings via video call and bringing Wald Schmidt up to speed with the board’s legal happenings.
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MU collecting T.S. Eliot’s prose, unpublished work Missouri native T.S. Eliot is considered one of the twentieth century’s major poets and critics. However, most of his prose writing has been forgotten or ignored in back issues of long-discontinued journals. A scholar at the University of Missouri is working as part of a team to remedy that. The team is collecting, editing, and digitally publishing the approximately 1,000 pieces of Eliot’s prose, extending from his graduate school papers to his last letters to the editor, some of which are unpublished. Eliot, born and raised in St. Louis, was educated at Harvard University, where he pursued a Ph.D. in philosophy. He traveled to Germany to complete his doctoral stud-
ies in 1914 and fled to England when World War I broke out. Unable to return home due to the war, he married and worked at a bank, publishing his first poem, “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” 100 years ago in June 1915. This new volume of Eliot’s prose includes “The Contemporary Novel,” an essay in which Eliot discusses the work of Aldous Huxley, D.H. Lawrence and Virginia Woolf. After it was published in French in 1927, Eliot sent the original to his mother, who misplaced it. Never published in English, the essay appears here for the first time. The volume also includes commentary about Eliot’s contemporaries E.E. Cummings and Gertrude Stein.
Kansas City fisherman catches record flathead catfish Mathew McConkey, of Kansas City, became the most recent record-breaking fisherman in Missouri Sept. 19 when he caught a 100-pound flathead catfish on the Missouri River using a trotline. The new “alternative methods” record flathead catfish caught by McConkey was 57-inches long. He caught the fish around 10:30 a.m. on a four-inch goldfish. “Once I grabbed the line I knew right away that I had big one,” he said. “The giant moved
my 17-foot Lowe boat around like it was nothing.” The catch broke the previous alternative-method state-record flathead catfish of 99 pounds caught on the Missouri River in 2010. Missouri Department of Conservation staff verified the record-weight fish using a certified scale at the post office in Liberty. According to research by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Missouri is one of the top-five states for fishing. More information on state-record fish is available at http://on.mo.gov/1NPhOqG.
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World famous library cat is still a draw in Iowa
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Jason Offutt The drive through Spencer, Iowa, is an attractive one. The group Spencer Alliance for a Creative Economy, formed in 2003 and tasked with turning Spencer into an Iowa cultural center, hoped a nice dose of the arts would attract families to live there. This has resulted in many forms of cultural offerings, such as local artists, professional glass blowers, and homemade furniture. But I wasn’t there for the arts. The arts are just window dressing for the cat. The most famous cat in the Midwest is buried in Spencer (population 11,300) – Dewey Readmore Books. He might even be the most famous cat in the world. Kim Peterson, administrative assistant at the Spencer Public Library, leans toward the latter. “It brings a lot of people to town,” Peterson said. “We’ve had people from Australia. The couple from Australia, the only reason they came to the States is to come to Iowa because of Dewey.” Signing the guest book at the front desk, the third guest book since Dewey died in 2006, I noticed the person who signed the book before me was from Singapore. Flipping through the book, names from across the United States, some decorated with hearts or the words “I love Dewey,” stood out from the page. Sure, there were a lot of names from Iowa, but just as many from places like California, Florida, and Texas. The story of Dewey began in January 1988 when someone abandoned a small, yellow kitten in the library’s book drop that opens in the alley behind the building. Library staff found the kitten the next morning. After the board of trustees and Spencer City Council gave the library the blessing to keep Dewey (after being declawed, neutered, and immunized for whatever kind of diseases cats catch from books), the kitten soon became a fixture at the li-
brary, and fame followed. Dewey was featured in Iowa newspapers, Cat Fancy Magazine, Country Magazine, and appeared in the film “Puss in Books,” a documentary about library cats. “People would leave little things for him,” such as toys, food, and monetary donations for things like litter, and vet appointment, Peterson said. Dewey left things for library staff as well. “He liked to climb up there,” Peterson said, pointing above us toward fluorescent light fixtures that hung over the back offices and storage rooms. “He’d leave little presents for us. He’d kick them down.” Raining cat poop. Endearing. Library cats are not uncommon. There are around 600 of them around the world; of course that number fluctuates with births and deaths. The independent film production company Iron Frog Productions has posted a map to all these library cats on its website, www.ironfrog.com. Phyllis Lahti, of the Bryant Library in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, established the Library Cat Society (of which Dewey was a member) in 1987 in honor of its library cat, Reggie. Nineteen-year-old Dewey died from a tumor while in the arms of library director Vicki Myron. Myron wrote the book “Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World,” which chronicles her life and relationship with Dewey at the library, as well as two follow-up books about Dewey and Dewey books for children. Although Dewey’s been dead for half a decade, he’ll always be at the library; he’s buried in a small garden area in front of the building, overlooked by the children’s section. Although Peterson knew Dewey his whole life, she’s a bit taken aback by the cat’s popularity. “I’ve been here for a long time. I was here when Dewey came and when Dewey died,” she said. “I love Spencer. My husband’s the mayor. But I was shocked that couple came from Australia just to come to Spencer.” Jason Offutt’s latest book, “Across a Corn-Swept Land: An epic beer run through the Upper Midwest,” is available at amazon.com. A native of Missouri, Jason currently teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri State University and has earned many humor writer awards throughout his career. His racy first novel, “A Funeral Story,” is available at amazon.com.
Mickey Rooney, Part III: Marriage No. eight
By George Michaud I remember sitting many times with a celebrity and, luckily, having the time to ask questions about their personal feelings toward either their family life or a particular movie they starred in. My most famous question (and my favorite) was how they felt about their career at a certain point in time. Mickey Rooney’s career really was on top of the world, to where he was a household name and had a fan base larger than even he imagined. Between the ages of 14 and 27 he had already done 43 films that meant something and that all built him up as the darling of the big screen. His box-office drawing ability probably peaked around this time and, unfortunately, never again attained such popularity or drawing power. As we sat at the Hungry Tiger Restaurant in Thousand Oaks, California, I had it planned already in my mind to ask Mickey how he felt about his career after all the films he did with Judy Garland, Spencer Tracey, Wallace Beery and Elizabeth Taylor when he was the darling of MGM and Louis B. Mayer’s favorite young actor. I started out by asking him, “How did you feel about your career after making it big and you still
have your whole life ahead of you?” Mickey immediately went into his “act,” as I called it, where he would go on and on about his successes, how much money he had made for Mr. Mayer and how much better he was than the other 15 or more child actors Mayer had under his wing. “I should have been placed in roles much more going along with my age and became a younger leading actor with the right scripts,” he said. “I even started writing some of my own scripts where I felt I belonged, but Mr. Mayer just wouldn’t listen to me. It was either MGM’s way or the road for you.” I said to Mickey, “So, you were not cast in the correct parts, as far as you were concerned?” “No,” he said, “I wasn’t and as a matter of fact, I was stereotyped into wise-cracking kid roles and it was obvious to me that those days were done and over, given my age and appearance. “My career started a downward spiral that just wouldn’t stop. It got worse with each passing year. ‘A Mid Summer’s Night Dream’ and ‘Boy’s Town,’ along with ‘Babes in Arms,’ were my favorites and I was nominated for an Academy Award, but because of my age, they gave me a special award, an Academy Juvenile Award, the same as an Academy Award, only because of my age they made a special category. I wasn’t as happy with that, but it was still the biggest award for ‘Babes in Arms.’” When I thought that I had gone over my time limit for asking him professional questions, he said the “The Hardy Boys” was his favorite because it depicted the family values for every teenager
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Incidents from 9/23/15 to 9/30/15 09/23/2015 02:25:42 28.212.d - CITY, UNLAWFUL USE OF OTHER WEAPON E 71 TER
09/23/2015 23:23:28 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HW
09/23/2015 13:04:24 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 10300 block E 63 ST 09/23/2015 13:28:44 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 8200 block STERLING AVE 09/23/2015 16:15:44 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 5500 block DITZLER AVE 09/23/2015 17:17:28 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 7300 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 09/23/2015 18:07:14 570.030A - STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 11200 block E 75 ST
09/24/2015 11:54:26 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 8200 block E 83 TER 09/24/2015 14:13:18 Recov. Prop. - Recovered Property 6500 block RAYTOWN RD 09/24/2015 15:08:49 570.030 - STEALING/OVER $500/MOTOR VEHICLE PART ACC (F) 8200 block STERLING AVE 09/24/2015 15:41:49 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 9300 block E 350 HWY 09/24/2015 17:08:56 28.139.j - CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 6500 block RAYTOWN RD
09/23/2015 20:35:03 28.138 - CITY, TRESPASS 6200 block S ELM ST
09/24/2015 19:09:18 568.050 - ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILD 2ND DEGREE (M) 6200 block WOODSON RD
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Kansas City man sentenced to 18 years for role in 2014 robbery
Mario Glenn A Kansas City man was sentenced to serve 18 years in prison Sept. 25 for his role in a 2014 robbery outside of
a club on 12th Street in Kansas City. Mario Glenn, 28, was sentenced to serve 18 years for his first-degree robbery conviction and three years on an armed criminal action conviction. The terms are to run concurrently. Glenn was convicted by a jury in June, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. Police documents state Glenn was arrested after he robbed a victim during
a controlled gun buy at the Shady Lady Lounge and Gentlemen’s Club. The FBI and local police authorities surrounded the area of the controlled gun buy after investigators heard the confidential informant getting robbed via a listening device. Police were able to recover the $2,115 provided to the confidential informant to make the purchase and a 9mm handgun was recovered, police documents state.
Gun dealer sentenced for bribes, kickbacks for Glock firearms
An Olathe, Kansas gun dealer was sentenced Monday to 18 months in federal prison for paying bribes to employees of the company that makes Glock firearms. According to U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom, John Sullivan Ralph, III, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud
Glock by paying bribes and kickbacks to Glock employees for preferential treatment. Ralph owned Global Guns & Hunting, Inc., of Olathe, Kan., doing business as OMB Guns. From 2003 to 2009 Ralph paid 140 bribes and kickbacks to codefendants totaling approximately $900,000.
Co-defendants include: • Lisa Delaine Dutton, who was sentenced to 12 months and a day. • Welcome D. Wood, Jr., who is set for sentencing Nov. 16. • James Craig Dutton, who is set for sentencing Nov. 9. • Paula Ann Wood, who is set for sentencing Nov. 16.
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nity rooms and kitchen are expected to be completed at the end of December. Larrison Construction completed the new stadium at Raytown South High School and water line replacement at another district school, both ahead of schedule.
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OFF 09/26/2015 09:26:39 569.170D - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESIDENCE DAY (F) 10300 block E 78 ST 09/26/2015 11:17:17 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 11400 block HIDDEN LAKE DR 09/26/2015 12:33:03 455.085A - VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER/ADULT ABUSE (F) 10300 block E 63 ST 09/26/2015 18:51:03 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 5900 block Lane AV 09/26/2015 20:49:50 28.138 - CITY, TRESPASS 10300 block E 350 Hw 09/26/2015 21:33:46 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HW 09/27/2015 03:46:23 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 7700 block IRWIN RD 09/27/2015 04:37:28
28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 6100 block Blue Ridge CO 09/27/2015 08:16:45 Recov. Prop. - Recovered Property 5900 block RAYTOWN RD 09/27/2015 08:37:29 570.030O - STEALING/ CREDIT CARD (F) 8400 block LANE DR 09/27/2015 11:36:05 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 8500 block ELM ST 09/27/2015 12:23:49 569.160H - BURGLARY 1ST/ NO FORCE/NON RESIDENCE DAY (F) 10300 block E 350 HW 09/27/2015 14:04:23 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 8500 block OXFORD AV 09/27/2015 16:51:19 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 6900 block Blue Ridge BV 09/27/2015 18:09:10 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT
10300 block E 350 Hw 09/27/2015 18:16:24 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 8900 block E 83 ST 09/27/2015 22:51:49 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 10000 block E 67 ST 09/28/2015 00:53:35 42.208 - CITY, CARELESS DRIVING 0 block E 63 ST 09/28/2015 04:11:17 569.170I - BURGLARY 2ND/ NO FORCE/NON RESIDENCE NIGHT (F) 9000 block E 350 HWY 09/28/2015 07:49:07 570.030A - STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 6000 block Blue Ridge BV 09/28/2015 00:53:35 42.208 – CITY, CARELESS DRIVING 0 block E 63 ST 09/28/2015 04:11:17 569.1701 – BURGLARY 2ND/ NO FORCE/NON RESIDENCE NIGHT (F)
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Police collect 500 lbs of medication at drop-offs The Raytown Police Department collected more than 500 pounds of unused medication during its oneday drop-off for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, according to Raytown Police Community Services Coordinator Marilyn Fleming. In total, police gathered 542 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medication on Sept. 26, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Drug Take-Back. Officers and volunteers manned two sites where the public was invited to bring old, unused and excess medications to be disposed of safely. Officers reported a good turn-out at both collection sites. The collected med-
Photo courtesy of Raytown Police Department Officers and volunteers collected more than 500 pounds of unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs during the National Prescription Drug TakeBack Day drop-off event in Raytown Sept. 26. ication was turned over to the DEA for safe destruction. The program is an effort to protect water supplies and
reduce the likelihood for misuse of medications that have accumulated and are no longer used or needed.
Kansas man indicted for threat to Kansas City lawyer An Ottawa, Kansas man was indicted this past week on a charge of making an interstate phone call threatening to bash in the head of a Kansas City lawyer, according to U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom. Rick Draskovich, 52, is charged with one count of
making a threat. The indictment alleges that on Aug. 31, Draskovich made a phone call in which he said, “I am about to go to the law firm and bash his … head in.” Draskovich allegedly went on to suggest the lawyer get a restraining order, adding that, “…honestly that
restraining order is not going to help him, just by the time he even understands what’s happening, he’s going to get his head bashed in.” If convicted, Draskovich faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. The FBI investigated the case.
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many folks wanted me to, I hadn’t yet asked Mickey how to get through all those marriages without it seemingly bothering him. I thought on that for a short time and decided it was inappropriate to ask at this particular time because we were getting along so well just talking about his career and his growth in the business. Instead, I just asked Mickey, “How did you and Judy Garland get along? Were you very close friends or just business all the way?” (As a mat-
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ter of fact, just this week one reader asked me if I knew if Mickey and Judy Garland had got along very well or not.) Mickey seemed like he was just waiting for that question and responded quickly with, “Judy and I had a love for each other like none other. There was no affair going on and there never was. She was such a pro when it came to our dance routines and her having a crush on me as one of ‘The Hardy Boys.’ We got to be so close that it’s not something that’s cut and dried and
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easy to describe. She was an angel to me and our relationship never ended. Even when Judy passed away, to me, she never did pass away and I feel her presence every day of my life.” After a few more questions, which I’m not including here, (that’s being saved for the book I’m writing) Mickey decided it was time to go home and he noted that Jan seemed like she was tired and anxious to go. He told me, “You are the first agent or manager in this
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crazy business who seems to really care when you talk to me. You’re not a phony. I’ve enjoyed every moment of our talks.” I thanked him for taking the time with me and I said, “I guess we’ll all be here for Jan’s opening night?” “Yes,” Mickey said, “let’s sit together and maybe have dinner before her first show.” “Absolutely,” I said. “Dinner is on me.” That’s all, see you all next week. As always, stay happy George Michaud was a tal-
ent agent/manager in Burbank, California for nearly four decades with his own talent agency, GMA. Michaud booked hundreds of actresses and actors/ musicians, major concerts around the world and has been responsible for launching the careers of many notable names in television, motion pictures and on the Broadway stage. Michaud currently is semi-retired, still has a hand in show biz projects from New York to Las Vegas as consultant to entertainment venues and new talents as well as seasoned professionals.
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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Raytown Farmers’ Market Thursdays 2 p.m. — 7 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. — 1 p.m. Location: 6210 Raytown Rd. Cash, debit, credit and SNAP accepted. The event includes fresh, locally grown produce, entertainment and demonstrations. More information at RaytownFarmersMarket.com Enchanted trails at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center Oct. 3, 1— 8 p.m. The Missouri Department of Conservation staff at the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center is hosting an autumn special event that uses creativity to connect people with nature. This year’s theme of “Once Upon A Time” will take visitors down enchanted trails at the Nature Center, located at 1401 N.W. Park Road, in Blue Springs. Costumed performers will tell tales about creatures and conservation with performances 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Visitors can bring the children to meet and greet the performers in costume 4:30 to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages. There will also be guided hikes along the Nature Center’s trail into “Storybook Forest” where performances will occur at 15-minute intervals. No registration is required. More information is available at 816-228-3766 or at http://mdc. mo.gov/node/280. 40th Annual Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music Oct. 3, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.; Oct. 4, 11 a.m. — 5 p.m. The Jackson County Parks + Recreation Department is hosting the 40th annual Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music this weekend on the eastern side of Lake Jacomo in Fleming Park, at 8010 East Park Road in Lee’s Summit. The event includes demonstrations of antique skills
such as cooking, woodworking, blacksmithing and a variety of fiber crafts, all to the sound of 1850s music. The cost is $10 per car or van and $20 per bus. Additional information may be found at www.JacksonGov.org/ MissouriTown. REAP retirement celebration Oct. 3, 2 — 5 p.m. Raytown Emergency Assistance Program, or REAP, is celebrating the retirement and 20-year career of Al Brown, the organization’s former director, from 2 — 5 p.m. Oct. 3 in the REAP multipurpose room, at 9300 E. 75th St. The celebration will include refreshments and live music from Guess Y & Friends. Sloppy Joe’s Cafe and Talent Show Sat. Oct 10, 6 p.m. Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd Adults $10, Children $5 To benefit Missions and Outreach. Yoga at Farmers’ Market Oct. 10, 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. Stephanie Haynes, owner of My Yoga Centre, the newly opened yoga studio next to Benetti’s Coffee on Blue Ridge Boulevard, will be at the Raytown Farmers’ Market on to answer questions about yoga, offer free class passes, and hold a drawing for free yoga mats. My Yoga Centre, which has a Kid Yoga Party at the studio the first Friday of each month, is sponsoring a fun craft at the kids table at the market and teaching kids a few yoga poses, like tree pose, eagle arms, and Super Man pose. Community Symphonic Band Concert Oct. 10, 2-3 p.m. Location: The Groves, 1500 W Truman Rd, Independence Raytown Community Symphonic Band Concert begins its Fall
Concert Series and all are welcome. RRT & SPA meeting Oct. 13, 1:30 p.m. Raytown Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association will meet at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Raytown Historical Society Museum, located at 9705 E. 63rd St., to hear guest speaker Joyce Hess, of the Holocaust Education Center, speak about her mother, Sonia Golad, who spent her teen-age years in the Vilna Ghetto in Poland, and a series of concentration camps. Refreshments will be provided. Bring collections of Box Tops for Education, pop can tabs for Ronald McDonald House and empty pill bottles (with labels removed) for Doctors Without Borders. Seventh Annual Tribute to Veterans Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m. Location: Raytown High School 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. that includes remarks from elected officials, patriotic music by band and chorus and veteran recognition from all military branches. ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:009:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails
40th Annual Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music The Jackson County Parks + Recreation Department is ushering in the fall season with the 40th Annual Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music this weekend. At the event, knowledgeable interpreters will share their passion for such antique skills as cooking, woodworking, blacksmithing and a variety of fiber crafts. Visit with staff and volunteers as they make homemade
apple butter and cider. The entire village comes alive with authentic music of the 1850s. The Missouri Town Musicians and Dancers will provide live entertainment throughout the event. The recently added mule-powered sorghum mill is providing to be a crowd favorite, as the entire process of sorghum production is demonstrated. More information on the event may be sought through
Gordon Julich, Jackson County Parks + Recreation Historic Sites. The festival, at 8010 East Park Road in Lee’s Summit, runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4. Missouri Town 1855 is located on the eastern side of Lake Jacomo in Fleming Park. The cost is $10 per car or van and $20 per bus. Additional information may be found at www. JacksonGov.org/MissouriTown.
http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-737-9955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome. Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends! Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Garden Club Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. Visitors welcome Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety. org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street. Raytown New Day AL-Non Weekly: Wednesdays at 10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran
Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd. Enter at the back door. Everyone welcome! (816) 353-5446 RAYTOWN TOPS - Chapter #0255 Weekly: Tuesdays at 9:00 am10:45 am Loma Vista Baptist Church, 8622 Blue Ridge Blvd. All are welcome to TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Betty at 816-356-6788 or Faye at 816-358-4350 Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/raytownwomenoftoday Club Room at Raytown Hy-Vee, 9400 E. 350 Hwy. 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 6:00 pm 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
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Walk enchanted trails at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs this weekend Once a year, the Missouri Department of Conservation staff at the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center develops an autumn special event that uses creativity to connect people with nature. This year’s theme of “Once Upon A Time” will take visitors down enchanted trails Oct. 3 at the Nature Center, located at 1401 N.W.
Park Road, in Blue Springs. Costumed performers will tell tales about creatures and conservation with performances 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Visitors can bring the children to meet and greet the performers in costume 4:30 to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages. There will also be guided hikes along
the Nature Center’s trail into “Storybook Forest” where performances will occur at 15-minute intervals. No registration is required. More information about “Once Upon A Time” or other Nature Center programs is available at 816-228-3766 or at http:// mdc.mo.gov/node/280.
Department of conservation offers free ‘HOWLoween’ event Oct. 16 at Discovery Center Celebrate nature on an autumn night at HOWLoween, as the Missouri Department of Conservation staff at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center turns the outdoor garden into a Wild Side Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16. This free event offers fun and treats for all ages. The event will include nature stations such as
Track or Treat and the Bone Yard and the Bat Cave. Staff and volunteers will host varied activities along trails throughout Discovery Center’s prairie, woodland and wetland areas. The family fun will include some fireside treats. The Gorman Discovery Center is at 4750 Troost Ave., just a
few blocks east of the Country Club Plaza. More information on the event may be sought by calling 816-759-7300, or via email to DiscoveryCenter@mdc.mo.gov. More information about the Discovery Center is available at http://mdc.mo.gov/discoverycenter.
Identify common phone scams targeting seniors The phone caller says, “Hello –you have just won $50,000!!” Unbelievable! Is it for real? The Council on Aging is addressing the issue of fraud in another timely program for seniors
Elsie Marie Lynde Mohler Elsie Marie Lynde Mohler, born September 19, 1918 in Windsor, MO, passed away on September 29, 2015 in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held at Abundant Life Church, 414 SW Persels Road in Lee’s Summit, MO, on Friday, October 2 from 11am to 12:50pm with a remembrance of her life at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Mount Washington Forever Cemetery in Independence, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband Clark Warnick Mohler; parents Herbert and Elizabeth (Everts) Lynde; brothers Malvern, Irvin, and Merle Lynde; and sister Alice Weise. She is survived by her sister, Opal Dohrman of LaMonte, MO; children Jane Walker and husband Jim, Janet Emerson, Larry Mohler and wife Cheryl, Phil Mohler and wife Dorothy, Marjorie Walter and husband Brad, and Mark Mohler and wife Mary; and 10 grandchildren: Jimmy Walker, Lisa Emerson, Traci Morris, Kristine Cruise, Michael Mohler, Jana Lewis, Nicholas Malone, Joseph Malone, Matthew Mohler and
on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Council Chambers at City Hall, 10000 E 59th Street. AARP’s Ellen Marquardt and a local Raytown Police De-
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Megan Mohler; 10 great-grandchildren: Alexander, Sophia, Aiden and Brooklyn Walker, Zachary Morris, Emilia Cruise, Abigail and Macie Mohler, Jake Hurl, and Logan Malone; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Kansas City Hospice, 1500 Meadow Lake Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114. www.kchospice.org (Arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133, (816) 313-1677) Donna S. Brouhard Donna S. Brouhard, 67, of Independence, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015, in Raytown, MO. Donna was born February 18, 1948, in Carrollton, MO, to Kenneth and Vivian (O’Dell) Willis. In 1965 she was united in marriage to Gary W. Brouhard. She worked as a bookkeeper throughout the area. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, watching movies especially sci-fi, and playing games like dominos and cards. In addition to her husband,
partment specialist will make a presentation for helping seniors recognize fraud and the common phone scams targeting seniors. There is no charge for the event. Gary, she was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth, and daughter, Cynthia. Donna is survived by her daughter, Lisa Invencio and husband Tony of Raytown; mother Vivian and husband Roger Ohms; brother, Joe Willis and wife Susann of Raytown, and Keith Willis of Carrollton; stepsister, Sharon Gowans and husband John; grandchildren Gary Oritz, Kevin Ortiz and wife Dani, and Dylon Bauerle; and great grandchildren Liam and Kyle. A memorial service, led by Rev. Cliff Caton, was held at 3 p.m., Saturday, September 26, at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St, Blue Springs. Condolences may be left at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com. Kateisha Danielle Anderson Kateisha Danielle Anderson, 31, of Raytown, Mo., died Sept. 21, 2015, in Lees Summit, Mo. Visitation at 1:30 p.m., service was at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Watkins Heritage Chapel. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery. Jenese Lynn Krysa May 8, 1950 - Sept. 24, 2015 Jenese Lynn Krysa of Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away at the age of 65 at LSMC September 24, 2015, with her family by her side. She was born in Kansas City, Mo., on May 8, 1950. Jenese was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Guthrie. Jenese is sur-
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Give sides center stage Fall is a busy time for families on the go, but dinner can still be approachable and wholesome. One easy solution: transform a simple everyday side dish into a meal that will have your family asking for more. These recipes, created in partnership with lifestyle expert Sandra Lee, feature Bob Evans’ collection of high-quality, likescratch side dishes ranging from mashed potatoes to macaroni and cheese. The sides, found in the refrigerated section of most local grocery stores, are made with real ingredients and the perfect blend of seasonings to make entrees taste just right. Time Saving Tips These simple tricks from Sandra Lee will cut minutes off your busywork, so you can get to the more important things like enjoying fall with your family. 1. Shave minutes off meals using tools in original ways: An ice cream scoop makes cookies and meatballs in a flash; an egg slicer quickly cuts mushrooms and berries. 2. To further speed up slow prep time, keep favorite premixed seasoning packets, pre-sliced vegetables and jarred sauces on hand. 3. Desserts need not be made from scratch to have a homespun feel. Dip packaged cookies in chocolate, embellish bakery cupcakes or create lollipops from candies. Find more mealtime solutions that put side dishes at the forefront at Farm Fresh Ideas (bobevans.com/recipes), a club that provides recipes, a personalized recipe box and helpful tips in the kitchen.
Obituaries continued from page 6 vived by husband, Mitch Krysa, son, Jonathan Krysa (Stacy), her first grandson that is on the way. Also surviving brother, James Guthrie (Judy) of Prairie Village, Kan., Robert L. Guthrie Jr. (Karen) of Raytown Gary Guthrie of Raytown, Dale Guthrie (Lisa) of Raytown, Linda Stevinson (Dale) of Blue Springs, David Guthrie of Merriam, Kan., Judy Ferrell (Jon) of Overland Park, Kan., and Philip Guthrie (Kim) of Rogersville, Mo. Jenese was a very driven and committed individual all her life. She excelled academically in high school and in her senior year won the Declamation Competition in the Literary Contest. She was active in publishing the yearbook serving as Senior Editor and was elected Best Bluffer in the Senior Ballot. She always had a positive attitude and could make anybody laugh. Jenese obtained an Associate’s Degree from Longview Community College, and a BSBA and MBA from CMSU. As a graduate student at CMSU she attained a perfect 4.0 GPA and won the Reid Hemphill Award as the top graduate student at the University. She taught Accounting at Longview Community College for several years. Jenese’s real passion was that of her family and home. She was a full time mother and raised a wonderful son, guided her husband in his career, and designed and built landscaping and decks at her home. She was also passionate about considering others and helping them before herself. She always gave of herself to anyone and made sure that any visitor to the home was comfortable and well fed. She was well known as an excellent cook. Jenese was the first in her family to be Baptized and remained a Christian throughout her life. She served as a secretary at the Greendale Baptist Church while growing up in Kansas City. Visitation was 9 to 10 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Wed., Sept. 30, at Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW Third St., Lee’s Summit. Interment followed services at Longview Cemetery, 12700 SE Raytown Road, Kansas City. Donations to the Jenese Lynn Krysa Scholarship Fund will be accepted at the Langsford Funeral Home. Make checks payable to Jenese Lynn Krysa Scholarship Fund. Fred D. Cochran Fred D. Cochran, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather, 87, of Raytown, Mo., passed away September 24, 2015. The funeral service was at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Blue River Bible Church, KCMO with visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Burial in Belton Cemetery. The family suggests donations to City Union Mission of Kansas City, Mo. He was deeply loved by family and friends. Fred would have defined himself in terms of how hard a worker and good provider he was, but those who knew him would describe him
Baked Potato Pizza
Baked Potato Pizza
Ingredients • One package Bob Evans Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes • One cup bacon, cooked and crumbled • Two premade large pizza crusts • One cup cheddar cheese Preparation: 1. Heat oven to 450°F. 2. In bowl, mix together mashed potatoes and bacon crumbles. 3. Place each pizza crust on cookie sheet. Spread half of mashed potato mixture evenly over each pizza. Top each pizza with cheddar cheese. 4. Bake eight to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly golden. Cut into wedges and serve. Serves: 12 Preparation Time: Five minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes
Orzo with Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Spinach
Ingredients • Four tablespoons butter, dias a man of infinite patience and deep compassion. He was a man who could be trusted unconditionally and relied on. He was considerate and thoughtful. He valued others over himself and wherever Fred was, there was laughter. His joy of life was infectious. Mr. Cochran was born Dec. 28, 1927, at Bush City, Kan., to Edward L. and Ruth H. Cochran. He received an electrical engineering degree from the University of Missouri at Rolla, Mo., and did some post graduate work at other colleges. Mr. Cochran worked for L. E. Myers electrical contractors when he graduated from UMR, and then worked for 38 years for Kansas City Power and Light, holding numerous positions, including Director of Transmission and Distribution Services. During his career at KCPL, Mr. Cochran served as President of the Engineer’s Toastmasters Club, Chairman of the Metropolitan K.C. IAEI, and Vice President of the Mo-Kan IAEI. He also served on the Standards Executive Board of the Edison Electric Institute and on the Board of Directors of the Kansas One-Call System. He was a motivating person in the formation of the Missouri One Call System, and served as its chief operating officer for five years. While living at Paola, Kan., he was a member of the Lion’s Club. Mr. Cochran also conducted seminars across the state for the Engineering Dept. of the University of MO and taught classes for the Agriculture Dept. of the University of Missouri. Following his retirement from KCPL, Mr. Cochran worked as Assistant to the President of SM&P Company and served on its Board of Directors. Mr. Cochran was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the KCPL Quarter Century Club and the Christian Seniors Association. Very active in several Southern Baptist churches, Mr. Cochran gave his heart to Christ at the age of 11 and served in a variety of positions, including Deacon, S. S. Supt., Treasurer, Trustee, etc. He was a charter member of Red Bridge Baptist Church in Kansas City and also helped start Pearl Street Baptist Church in Paola and New Life Baptist Church in Peculiar. He was a deacon at Blue River Bible Church of Kansas City, and served as Ambassador for City Union Mission. He served as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 279 of Grandview, Mo., and was a member of the Mic-O Say scouting organization. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Philip Cochran; sister, Jean Wolf; and son-in-law, Tom Warford. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Esther Cochran of the home; children, Lynne Warford of Kansas City, Jan and Eric Goldsmith of Willard, Mo., Grant and Monica Cochran of Bolivar, Mo.; grandchildren, Glenn (and wife Shannon) and Brianna Warford, Adam and Aaron (and wife Anne) Goldsmith, Darcy, Douglas and Rayna Cochran;
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Orzo with Italian Sausage, Mushrooms and Spinach
Mixed Berry Cobbler
Macwich
vided • One cup uncooked orzo pasta • One can (14.5 ounces) low sodium chicken broth • One pound hot or Italian sausage • 1/2 cup diced onion • One cup sliced mushrooms • One tablespoon freshly minced garlic • 10 ounces baby spinach • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese • salt and pepper, to taste Preparation: 1. In a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, melt two tablespoons butter and add orzo. Stir until lightly browned. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes, until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed. 2. Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, add sausage and crumble with potato masher until fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Add onion and mushrooms, and continue to cook until onions are translucent and mushrooms are tender. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds or until garlic becomes fragrant. 3. Turn heat down to low. Add spinach and cover pan to allow
spinach to wilt. Set aside until orzo is done. 4. When orzo is done, add sausage mixture and Parmesan cheese and mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes
minutes. • Sprinkle topping evenly over fruit and place back in oven uncovered. Bake until streusel is lightly browned and fruit is tender, about 30 minutes. • Remove from oven and let set for five minutes before serving. Preparation: 1. Heat oven to 375°F. 2. In large mixing bowl, mix together glazed apples and fruits. Pour into 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Bake uncovered for one hour, stirring occasionally. 3. While fruit is baking, mix together ingredients for streusel. Serves: 6-8 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
great- granddaughter, Avery Rose Warford; brother, William H. Cochran of Raymore, Mo.; sister, Ruth Harms of Grandview, Mo.; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Arr.: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore.
Pugh as well as 2 grandsons, Justin & Butch. Mary is survived by her daughter, Donna (Phil) Stillwell; her son, John (Rose “Cookie”) Utter; 3 grandsons, Jeremy, Kyle & Mark; 3 granddaughters, Lori, Regina & Mandy; 9 great grandchildren & 3 great-great granddaughters. Mary had a full life, was dearly loved & will be missed by all. The family wants to thank St. Luke’s Hospice for all their help & kindness. Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com. Arr: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO 64133, 816-3536555.
Mary Louise (Pugh) Utter Mary Louise (Pugh) Utter, 87, peacefully passed away Fri., Sept. 25, 2015. She will be reunited with her husband, Carl D. Utter & her son, Carl (Bob) R. Utter. Funeral service was 1pm Wed., Sept. 30th at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel with visitation one hour prior. Burial followed in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mary was born March 24, 1928 in Kansas City, KS to Nellie & Lawrence Pugh. She grew up there & followed Carl to the MO side where they raised their 3 children in the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Mary loved gardening, cooking & baking. She often sent baked goods to the church for receptions. Her grandchildren used to fight over her famous chocolate chip cookies & fudge. Mary also enjoyed Square Dancing & gatherings with their CYO Group where they made lifelong friends. She was once a member of the Raytown Garden Club, a Girl Scout Leader, a Softball Coach & a Sweet Adaline singer. Mary volunteered at Research Hospital every Wednesday for over 30 years. She & Carl were Salvation Army Bell Ringers at Christmas. Mary cared for Carl who in his last 4 years had dementia. She was preceded in death by her siblings early in life, Helen Branan, Donald Pugh & Hugh
Mixed Berry Cobbler
Ingredients • One package Bob Evans Glazed Apples • One cup frozen sweet cherries • One cup blackberries or raspberries • One cup pear, diced Streusel Topping • One cup packed light brown sugar • One cup uncooked rolled oats • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour • One teaspoon cinnamon • Eight tablespoons (one stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Streusel Topping Preparation • Mix together brown sugar, oats, flour and cinnamon until evenly combined. With fingertips, blend in butter pieces until small clumps form and butter is well incorporated, about two
James L. McEvoy James was born on October 5, 1925 and passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015. James was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of his passing. He was a World War II Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha. A visitation was held 5:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday September 24 2015 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd Raytown Missouri. Graveside was held 1:00 PM Saturday September 26 2015 at Oakwood Cemetery Macon Missouri. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to National Parkinson Foundation Heartland or Heart of America Council of Boy Scouts of America. Robert J. Johnson Robert was born on October 15, 1927 and passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Robert was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of his passing. He graduated from Boonville High School in 1945. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife Shirle. On October 23 a visitation will be held at 1:00 pm followed by a 2:00 pm memorial service at Heartland Funeral Home 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd in Raytown MO. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Missouri Veterans Home (Special Care Unit) 1300 Veterans Road Warrensburg MO 64093. Kathleen Childers-Brown
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Macwich
Ingredients • Eight slices garlic bread, frozen • One package Bob Evans Macaroni and Cheese • Four slices cheddar cheese • Sixteen dill pickle chips (optional) • One can tomato soup, prepared (optional for dipping) Preparation: 1. In large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, heat eight Kathleen was born on April 7, 1978 and passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Kathleen was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of her passing. A celebration of life to honor Kathleen will be held on Saturday October 3 2015 at 2:00 PM at Southwest Community Church 16129 S Lone Elm Rd Olathe KS. Nancy Eleanor Cowdrey Nancy passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Nancy was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of her passing. Nancy earned a Bachelors degree from Pittsburgh State University and a Masters in Education from Southwestern College in Winfield Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles. A private celebration of her life will be scheduled by the family in the near future. The family would like to thank Hospice Compassus and the many friends and family for their care and support. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice s of America Foundation. Delores A. Miller Delores passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015. Delores was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of her passing. A celebration of life was on Sept. 26 10:30 AM at Raymore Christian Church. Special thanks to CrossRoads Hospice and HomeInstead Senior Care for the tender care provided in her final months and days. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Raymore Christian Church or CrossRoads Hospice. Peggy Jean Hayward Peggy Jean Hayward, daughter of Leslie and Esther Hector, passed away early Friday, September 25, 2015. Peggy was married to her grade school sweetheart, Don Hayward for 43 years. She was a passionate mother who loved designing and making special outfits for her two daughters throughout their lives. She enjoyed her home and yard, was active in PTA and served as a room mother at McCoy elemen-
bread slices for three minutes and flip over to evenly warm through. 2. Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. 3. Place 1/2 slice of cheddar cheese on each piece of garlic bread. 4. On four pieces of garlic bread, evenly spoon four ounces (about 1/2 cup) of macaroni and cheese on top of cheddar cheese/ garlic bread slices. 5. Place remaining four slices of garlic bread on top of macaroni and cheese stack. 6. Toast both sides for an additional two minutes or until bread is toasty brown and cheese is melted. Serve with dill pickle chips and tomato soup for dipping. Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes
Got a favorite, family or awardwinning recipe? We’d love to share it with Raytown. E-mail to editor@ raytowneagle.com or give us a call at 313-0202 tary school. She took great joy spending time with her 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She drove a school bus for the Raytown school district for 36 years. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Finke (Dr. Raymond Finke) and Pam Hayward (Paul Stevener); Grandchildren, Dr. Bryan Finke ( Beth), Dr. Marc Finke ( Becky), Meredith Teter (Dr. Matthew Teter) and Dr. David Finke ( Scott Reynolds); Greatgrandchildren Kathryn, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Lauren, Landon, Abigail, Henry and Madelyn. She also leaves behind her brother-inlaw, Cecil Finfrock, niece, Carol Warren and best friend Marge Shonfelt. She will be missed by her little dog, Sweety. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Parkinsons Foundation. Visitation was from 1-2 PM on Thursday, October 1st at Floral Hills Funeral Home. Graveside services were held at 2:15 PM at Mt. Moriah Cemetery 10507 Holmes Rd, KCMO. Arrangements Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., (816) 3531218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial. Melba D. Reed Melba D. Reed, 89, Raytown, MO, passed away September 28, 2015. Visitation will be 6-8PM, Friday, October 2, 2015 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, 8251 Hillcrest Rd. Graveside services will be 10:30AM, Saturday October 3, 2015 at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Raytown Church of Christ. Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by her husband Louis Reed, son George Reed, son Richard Reed, daughter Marilyn Reed and daughter Donna Duval. Survivors include daughter Melody Bell and her husband Michael; grandchildren Jeff Reed, Michelle Frazier, Layne Bell, Chris Duval and Eric Duval; son in law John Duval; and one great grandson Jackson. Arr: Park Lawn Funeral Home.
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Photo by R.C. Jones Cardinals sophomore running back Vontrae Booker carries the ball against Grandview this past Friday night. Booker produced a stand-out performance as Raytown South High School was defeated 49 to 20. KCTA continued from page 1 Lindsey Douglas, Director of Public Affairs – KS & MO for Union Pacific, said Union Pacific is proud to be a partner with Jackson County. “We have addressed the major points related to the purchase of the Rock Island line and expect to finalize the agreement soon,” she said. The corridor extends from the Truman Sports Complex southeast to Lee’s Summit. With plans already in place to extend the Katy Trail from
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Photo by Kris Collins The 12th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament garnered 140 golfers at Teetering Rocks Executive Golf Links Sept. 25. The event raised more than $19,200 for the Raytown police benefit fund committee and Raytown Emergency Assistance Program.
Windsor to Pleasant Hill, only a small gap will remain to connect the corridor with the Katy Trail. “Connecting the Rock Island corridor to the Katy Trail will make that trail one of the longest in our country,” said Sanders. “The economic impact of the Katy Trail on mid-Missouri has been immense, generating almost $20 million annually for local economies.” Over 56,000 residents, 23,000 households and 25,000 jobs are within one mile of the Rock Island corridor.
Photo by Diane Krizek Rock Island Railroad starts at Truman Sports Complex
Al Brown continued from page 1 75th Street for five years, and the organization’s services have expanded and its client base has increased exponentially. As many as 250 to 300 people come through REAP’s doors each month. After 20 years as director, Al said cited health concerns as the primary reason for his retirement. “It’s better to do so when you are still at the top of your game, so to speak, rather than wait until you are no longer performing your duties well,” he wrote in a newsletter to coworkers, volunteers and donors. When I asked Al what his greatest accomplishment was, his response was quick: the REAP office building, he said. Then, without any push from me, he started talking about what he was going to miss most. “A boy came in four years ago, a mentally challenged 8th-grader, with his two little sisters, a Kindergartener and a first-grader,” he said. “We give the elementary kids backpacks and the older kids get school supplies. I came back from the back room and had two backpacks full of supplies and this big bag full of supplies. I gave it to the boy and gave the backpacks to the girls. He was so upset. He said, ‘I want a backpack.’ “I observed him having the paperwork signed by his mother and I realized (he) was upset. His little sister said, ‘You can have my backpack.’ He said, ‘No, I want my own backpack.’ Anyway, I went and got him a new backpack and put stuff in it. Stories like that happened day-in and dayout. I’ll never forget …. He graduated this year from high school, and every year he and his mom and sisters come in, and they give me a picture and he has always just got to see Al — act of kindness. All I did was go back and give him a backpack that the community had given to me to give to him.” Then Al told me about a kid who was elated to have a new pair of blue shoes from REAP to start the school year, then about a child who
couldn’t believe he was getting a box of Rice Krispies from the REAP food pantry, about a former client who after receiving food from the pantry came back and made a contribution to it, and about the time he met one of the REAP volunteers on one of those days in which you wish nobody on the planet knew how to call or find you. Al said he begrudgingly came out of his office to accept a donation check and he accidentally caught the figure out of the corner of his eye — $3,000 — and he started crying. “There we were, two grown men, bawling our eyes out,” he said. Al made it known before we even shook hands that he was apprehensive about
being interviewed for an article or being recognized for his 20 years with REAP. If you plan on showing up at his retirement party (2 to 5 p.m. this Saturday at the REAP office) and if you must say something nice about his illustrious career, keep it simple; those are the things he seems to remember the most. “I guess getting this building built is probably my biggest satisfaction, but the small satisfaction of having that little kid be so thrilled with his blue pair of shoes or (the boy) with his backpack — you saw how emotional I got telling the story about (the boy),” he said. “I don’t well up when I talk about this damn building.”
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