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Two Rivers celebrates 30 years of hope, healing in KC Metro area Two Rivers Behavioral Health System opened its doors in October of 1986 with a handful of staff and a mission to provide exemplary specialized psychiatric treatment services designed to meet the needs of patients of all ages. Three decades later, Two Rivers has given hope and offered healing to thousands of patients in the Kansas City area. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Two Rivers will hold an open house for its new trauma unit and cut the ribbon with local chamber of commerce groups to celebrate a re-grand opening of our psychiatric trauma services as new CEO Terry Trafton leads this vital organization into the future. “We recognize that the individuals we treat can be overwhelmed with their past and unsure of their future. For our team at Two Rivers, those future possibilities are at the heart of our treatment,” said Trafton, formerly at TMC Behavioral Health. “Our treatment experience is one of safety, quality and healing.

And we take those obligations personally.” Located in Kansas City, Missouri near the Truman Sports Complex, Two Rivers is a 105-bed, acute psychiatric hospital. The mental health facility offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents and adults, treating a broad range of psychiatric illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and anxiety disorders. Two Rivers also offers treatment for addiction issues for alcohol, opioids and other substances, and we are now celebrating the opening of our new psychiatric trauma inpatient and partial hospital services. Two Rivers Behavioral Health services include: in-patient child and adolescent mental health programs, dual diagnosis and detoxification, adult psychiatric programs, including specialty Trauma and Focus for chronic mental illness, partial hospitalization, in-patient and intensive outpatient programs.

Raytown teacher nominated for national LifeChanger of the Year Little Blue Elementary School fourth grade teacher Madeline Burkemper has been nominated for the 2016-17 national LifeChanger of the Year Award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the national LifeChanger of the Year program recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 public and private school educators and employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. Burkemper was nominated by a colleague, Alex Tompkins. “In the five years I’ve been teaching, I’ve never met anyone like Ms. Burkemper,” Tompkins said. “The way she creates relationships with her

students changes their lives for the better. She knows their likes, dislikes, fears, motivators and so much more. She has so much fun with

them, but also holds them to high expectations. Therefore, she sees great results.” Her Principal, Dr. Julie Schmidli says, “Ms. Burkemper is an extraordinary example of a dedicated, collaborative, and passionate educator. She goes above and beyond to form meaningful relationships with her students and their families. The students and staff at Little Blue are lucky to have her in our lives!” Each school year, the LifeChanger of the Year program receives hundreds of nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For 2016-2017, there will be a total of 15 individual LifeChanger of the Year awards. In addition, a 16th prize, the “National Spirit Award,” is given to the school and nominee

whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination. Each winner will receive a cash award that is split between the individual winner and their school. The national Grand Prize award is $10,000. Winners are announced via surprise award ceremonies held at their schools. The top five winners will also be honored at a national awards ceremony in Naples, Florida. Winners will be announced in spring 2017. Winners will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals. Nominees must be school district employees. Award winners are selected based on the following criteria: • A proven ability to make a

beneficial difference in the lives of students • An ability to positively add to the development of the school’s atmosphere • Is involved in leadership activities at the school and/or community level • A demonstrative record of excellent performance at the professional level • A commitment to producing a nurturing atmosphere • Adherence to high moral and ethical standards To view Ms. Burkemper’s LifeChanger of the Year nominee profile, please visit www. LifeChangeroftheYear.com.

Budget Issues: Streetscape amenities and elected official raises By Diane Krizek The Board of Aldermen met for its work session on Oct. 11 to discuss issues in preparation for the regular meeting on Oct. 18 when it must vote to approve the city’s budget. The police department has been asked to pare down its $6 million budget which may be what prompted about eight of its 24 police officers to show up at the work session. The department employs five part-time reserve officers, one part-time civilian and 59 full-time commissioned officers and civilians. There are currently two vacancies in dispatching.

Benches, bicycle racks, bollards and flower planters are just some of the new amenities planned for the streetscape

Streetscape amenities was another budget topic that is estimated to cost $47,600 as detailed in the table on page 3. The board discussed

reducing the number of bollards and planters to meet budgetary constraints. The design of the bike racks was not popular with the

goes by the name Gooding, said the earlier kids learn how to handle money, the less likely they are to make life-altering mistakes. “We’ve heard so many stories about people who are working hard and just getting these weird cycles of debt, and 1,000 percent interest and some of these sameday lenders,” Gooding said; “all these kind of things where you’re not going, you know, slow and steady.” The band members perform and then they talk to students about their own personal stories about handling money. They will be at St Francis Borgia Regional

High School in Washington on October 24, then at the Federal Reserve Bank and Prohibition Hall at 1118 McGee in Kansas City on Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. Gooding said kids need to know that things like winning the lottery or signing a big sports or record contract can be a good dream to have, but it isn’t likely to happen. “I was one of those kids who believed you either have to be a rock star or a sports star, and you know you gotta get famous overnight - all this hype you see on television,” Gooding said. “And we’re

board because each rack only parks two bicycles. The board discussed reducing bench expenditures by requesting donations of memorial

benches as has been done in Raytown’s parks.

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Rock band brings message about money to Missouri kids

By Veronica Carter It may sound like a strange combination, but a rock band is mixing music and a message about financial literacy to reach kids with a valuable life lesson. The band Gooding will perform a couple of shows in Missouri in October as part of a 60-day nationwide tour of high schools aimed at getting a message out to kids about saving money and avoiding payday or “same-day” loans to get by. The concerts are part of the Funding the Future program (fundingthefuturelive.org), and the band’s front man, who also

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Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 22 On Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Raytown Police Department, in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Missouri Rural Water Association (MRWA), 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. Bring your pills for disposal to two local locations: City Hall parking lot located at 10000 East 59th Street and C. Lee Kenagy Park, 9700 East 79th Street. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

The Raytown Police Department Collection site cannot accept liquids, aerosols, needles or sharps, only pills or patches. In April 2016, the Raytown Police Department received 650 pounds of drugs during the Drug Take Back Day initiative. This initiative addresses a

vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Stud-

ies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the

trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards. For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October 22 Drug Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website or call the Raytown Police Department Community Services Unit at 816-737-6018.

It’s National Save for Retirement Week – so take action Submitted by George Koepp Congress has dedicated the third week of October as National Save for Retirement Week. Clearly, the government feels the need to urge people to do a better job of preparing for retirement. Are you doing all you can? Many of your peers aren’t – or at least they think they aren’t. In a recent survey conducted by Bankrate.com, respondents reported that “not saving for retirement early enough” was their biggest financial regret. Other evidence seems to show they have good cause for

remorse: 52% of households 55 and older haven’t saved anything for retirement, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, although half of this group reported having a pension. Obviously, you’ll want to avoid having either financial regrets or major shortfalls in your retirement savings. And that means you may need to consider making moves such as these: • Take advantage of all your opportunities. You may well have access to more than one tax-advantaged retirement plan. Your employer may offer a 401(k) or

similar plan, and even if you participate in your employer’s plan, you are probably still eligible to contribute to an IRA. You may not be able to afford to “max out” on both plans, but try to contribute as much as you can afford. At the very least, put in enough to your employer’s plan to earn a matching contribution, if one is offered, and boost your annual contributions every year in which your salary goes up. • Create an appropriate investment mix. It’s not enough just to invest regularly through your IRA, 401(k) or other retirement plan – you also need to in-

vest wisely. You can fund your IRA with virtually any investments you choose, while your 401(k) or similar plan likely offers an array of investment accounts. So, between your IRA and 401(k), you can create portfolios that reflect your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. It’s especially important that your investment mix offers sufficient growth potential to help you make progress toward the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. • Don’t “raid” your retirement accounts early. If you start withdrawing from your traditional IRA before you turn 59½, you may have

to pay a 10% tax penalty in addition to normal income taxes due. (If you have a Roth IRA and start taking withdrawals before you are 59½, the earnings will be taxed and may be subject to a 10% penalty – but contributions can be withdrawn without any tax and penalty consequences.) As for your 401(k) or similar plan, you may be able to take out a loan, but you’ll have to pay yourself back to avoid any tax or penalty consequences. (Also, not all plans offer a loan option.) More importantly, any money you take out early is money that no longer has a chance to grow

to help you meet your goals. Try to do everything you can, then, to keep your retirement plans intact until you actually do retire. One suggestion: Build an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, kept in a liquid, low-risk vehicle outside your IRA or 401(k). National Save for Retirement Week reminds us that we all must act to help ourselves retire comfortably. By making the moves described above, you can do your part. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Flu season: doctors say get an early start By Veronica Carter Flu season normally reaches its peak after Christmas, but flu cases have been showing up earlier in recent years. That means it’s time to check in with your doctor about flu-prevention strategies, including immunizations. That’s the word from Dr. Mary Anne Jackson, director of infectious diseases at

Children’s Mercy Hospital and a professor of pediatrics at the University Of Missouri School Of Medicine. Jackson recommended that people ages six months and older should get a flu shot, but said there’s special emphasis on anyone with underlying medical conditions and very young children. “Every year, about a hundred children die,” she said. “It’s a preventable infection.

In fact, if you asked me, ‘Of all the vaccines we have available, from which vaccine-preventable infection are you most likely to die?’ It’s flu.” Jackson said even people who are healthy and don’t think they’ll get the flu should take all the anti-flu precautions to help protect their loved ones and coworkers. She acknowledged that

some parents don’t immunize children for religious reasons, while others are worried about potential health problems associated with some vaccines, although those risks are reported to be very small. Jackson said flu is very unpredictable. This year so far, the strain that’s popped up is H3N2 - and the “2,” she said, is key. “Now the important part

of No. 2 is, how severe is the disease? H3N2 tends to be associated with more severe disease,” she said. “Now, is that going to be the strain that predominates during this season? We don’t know.” She said parents should be aware that there is no anti-flu nasal spray option this year. A federal health committee decided that the nasal spray was less effective

in protecting people in the past couple of flu seasons. More than 1 million doses of flu vaccine have been distributed across the country. If you do opt for a flu shot, Jackson recommended getting it soon, rather than waiting until flu cases start to increase. More information is online at flunearyou.org, childrensmercy.org and cdc.gov.

Missourians invited to vote for new license plate design Missourians have an opportunity to provide input on the new license plate design to commemorate Missouri’s 200th anniversary of statehood. State law requires the Department of Revenue begin a full reissuance of license plates with

the new plate design no later than Jan. 1, 2019. The new design commemorating the bicentennial will replace the current Missouri bluebird license plate. According to state law (301.125, RSMo), an Advisory Committee is re-

sponsible for determining the new plate design. The committee is made up of the director of the Department of Revenue or his or her designee, the superintendent of the Highway Patrol, the correctional enterprises administrator, the

director of the Department of Transportation, the executive director of the State Historical Society of Missouri, and the respective chairpersons of both the Senate and House of Representatives Transportation Committees.

The Committee has invited public input into the final design through a series of four public meetings. The first meeting took place in Springfield on Sept. 27 and the second in Lee’s Summit on Oct. 11. The next meeting will take

place in Town & County on Oct. 25 and the final meeting is scheduled for Popular Bluff on Nov. 1. Further details are available on the Department of Revenue site at http://dor. mo.gov/motorv/bicentennial.php.

Raytown man sentenced to 15 years for child porn Vast collection included photos of student at local karate studio

Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Raytown, Mo., man who formerly worked at a karate studio in Lee’s Summit, Mo., was sentenced in federal court on Oct. 7 for distributing and receiving child pornography over the Internet. Jered Scott Faulkner, 37, of Raytown, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Greg Kays to 15 years in federal prison without parole.

On May 25, 2016, Faulkner pleaded guilty to one count of distributing child pornography over the Internet and one count of receiving child pornography over the Internet. An FBI Child Exploitation Task Force officer identified Faulkner’s computer as sharing videos of child pornography during an investigation into a peer-topeer file-sharing network in September and October 2014. The undercover agent,

on multiple occasions, downloaded numerous video files from Faulkner’s computer that contained child pornography. According to court documents, a recurring theme in the images was the graphic depiction of the rape and sodomy of pubescent and prepubescent girls, some as young as babies, by adult men. Some of the files also depicted child bondage. According to court documents, the same officer was conducting a separate inves-

tigation and located a second and distinct IP address sharing images and videos of child pornography between November 2014 and December 2014. Though not known to the officer at that time, this IP address was also later determined to be Faulkner’s. Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Faulkner’s residence on Jan. 15, 2015. Officers seized Faulkner’s laptop computer and hard drive. A forensic analysis confirmed the pres-

ence of at least 300 videos and 2,552 images of child pornography. Also discovered by the forensic analyst were two images of an approximately 7-year-old female that had been taken by a cell phone in July 2014 and downloaded onto Faulkner’s computer. Investigators learned that the child victim was a prior student at a local martial arts studio where Faulkner was employed at the time of the investigation.

Faulkner also admitted that his mother, whom law enforcement officers had initially contacted, alerted him about the investigation before officers arrived at his residence to execute the search warrant. When officers arrived, Faulkner was in the process of reformatting his laptop computer. Despite the attempt to reformat the computer, however, the forensic examiner was able to successfully recover the contents of the computer.

mended by the committee and 10%, not 25%, as recom-

mended for the municipal judge.

Budget continued from page 1 The board decided it will not increase the aldermen compensation from $400 to $500 per month as recommended by the Elected Officials Compensation Committee. Most of the board agrees that the city marshal and municipal judge deserve at the very least a cost of living raise for each of the years since the last raise was awarded to both positions in 2012. Even so, board is leaning towards raising the city marshal’s compensation by 4%, not 7.5%, as recom-

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Band continued from page 1 really there to say, ‘Look, we’re a rock and roll band and a lot of great stuff has happened to us, but it took us a while and we’re still a small business.’ “ Gooding said it’s important for young people to avoid getting caught up in so-called payday loans with super-high interest rates, which he sees as one of life’s biggest financial traps. They’re regulated on a stateby-state basis, with some states allowing annual percentage rates of up to 1,400 percent. In Missouri, payday lending is regulated but not prohibited.

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Have you ever wondered what was being constructed at a certain property in town? Perhaps you’ve speculated why police cruisers and fire trucks were at a site, but didn’t have the time to find

out. The Raytown-Brooking Eagle encourages readers and residents to ask us “what’s up with …” all things Raytown and inform us about what we may not know.

Police officers to be recognized at “Honor the Blue Sunday” in Raytown All members of the Kansas City area and Raytown police departments and their families are invited to attend Woods Chapel United Methodist Church located at 5413 Blue Ridge Cut Off on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 10:10 a.m. where they will be honored and thanked for their tireless efforts on behalf of their communities. They will be treated to great music, special recognition, and a short encouraging message cen-

tered on the investment that all of us can make to build better relationships within our neighborhoods. A potluck dinner will follow the service and everyone is invited to stay and eat. The public is invited to join in this celebration of the wonderful work our officers do every day to make your neighborhood safe and secure and get to know new people in your community.

Correction

The article “Compensation Committee recommends 7.5% raise for city marshal and 25% for municipal judge” that appeared in the Oct. 8, 2016 edition of the RaytownBrooking Eagle incorrectly stated the compensation benefits for aldermen and city marshal. The annual car allowance for aldermen should be $600 not $50 and the city marshal compensation should have included $1,935.00 for 401(a). The Eagle strives for accuracy in reporting and apologizes for the error.

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Rules for husbands to live (comfortably) by

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My wife and I recently celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary. Well, celebrated is the wrong word. The date was on our calendar, I just forgot to look. I sat there watching sports on TV as the day whizzed by. Or it may have been something thrown at my head. I’m not sure. Forgetting our anniversary was, of course, wrong and one thing I’ve learned is husbands are wrong a lot. But my mistakes have taught me a few things over the past 14 years, like telling my wife in private that I don’t like my mother-in-law’s spaghetti is in no way private. And that commemorating the day I pledged myself to my wife by giving her a stick of beef jerky is also wrong – even though I’d have been fine if she’d done that for me. If you want to make me happy, honey, just remember two words: beef jerky. So, to stay on your wife’s good side (first, tell her she only has good sides) follow these hard-learned lessons from Jason Offutt’s Guide to Marital Bliss: • Although it may sound like a slam-dunk, under no circumstance should you buy your wife chocolate. The conversation always goes like this: Husband (holding a plastic grocery sack because husbands don’t wrap presents): Happy Valentine’s Day/anniversary/ birthday/Arbor Day, honey. I hope you like your present. Wife: Oh, chocolate. You are so sweet. I love you. Exactly half-an-hour later from under a pile of

wrappers. Wife: My stomach hurts. You’re trying to make me fat. I hate you. • Whenever your wife asks you to do work outside, prop a ladder against the side of the house. It will present the illusion you’re doing something constructive when you’re really in the garage drinking beer. • Speaking of beer, always buy the largest number of units per container. This way when your wife frowns after you bring home a 30-pack of Budweiser, tell her you spent only .66 cents per can as compared to the $1.20 per can you would have spent if you’d only bought a sixpack. You’re saving money and she can’t argue with that. • Don’t play golf. • Volunteer to do the shopping. Not only does your wife avoid this tedious job, you get to choose the cereal. Just don’t tell her you intentionally picked the longest checkout line because the person in front of you was a 25-year-old in yoga pants. • Volunteer to take the children with you everywhere, at least until they’re old enough to talk. A toddler saying “jacks or better to open” may be adorable to the guys you play poker with, but it won’t buy many points with your wife. • Don’t argue with the intent to win. It’s futile. There. That’s everything I’ve learned about staying out of marital trouble. But if all this fails, clean the inside of the microwave oven. It works every time. Find out about everything Jason at jasonoffutt.com. His Twitter handle is @TheJasonOffutt. Jason Offutt’s latest book, “Across a CornSwept 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.

Ann-Margret: George Burns Discovers a Gold Mine

By George Michaud I’ve heard customers say, “This place is beautiful but it’s too big for me.” Nearly all of the newer Hotel/Casinos in Las Vegas now are like that, spending each other out of control to see who can wind up with the biggest and most elaborate. After the valet takes your car, you wonder where it will be going for your short stay at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The vastness of the grounds upon which sits one of, if not the most beautiful architectural wonders on the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace. Therein lies an education of the Greek and Roman Mythology. Just walking past the Fountain of the Gods inside The Forum where all the high-end shops are buried between the statues of Zeus with the lightning bolts in his hands. One feels as though you are right in the middle of ancient Rome. But for this article, we are back in the mid 1970’s with Ann-Margret at Caesars Place. Born Ann Margret Olsson on April 28, 1941 in a town that “was a very small town of farming families and lumberjacks. It is high up near the Arctic Circle, the end of the earth,” she says with a

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Irvin Lawrence Brabant Irvin Lawrence Brabant, 93, a resident of the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO, formerly of Raytown, MO passed away on October 7, 2016. He was born May 6, 1923, Seattle, WA and grew up in Milwaukee, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents Carrie and John Brabant; his brother and sisters, Edward, Edna, Lillian, Lucille, and Theda; and grandson Christopher Brabant. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70+ years, Mary Stuart Brabant; daughters Marge Button (Daniel), Geri Schmitz (Ralph), Pat Brabant, son Tom Brabant (Susan); grandchildren Genevieve Triebel (Ryan), Adam and Daniel Brabant, Allison Schmitz (fiancé Scott Boyd), Jonathan Schmitz, and greatgranddaughter Reese Triebel. Irv met his bride, Mary, an Army nurse, at O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield, MO, after being wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. Irv retired from Armco Steel. After retirement, he and Mary were very active in many Veterans organizations, and travelled all over the country supporting Veterans. They acted as Missouri State Commanders for the DAV. Irv had a multi-

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tude of talents and interests, which included woodworking, DJing, jewelry making and a variety of other hobbies. He was devoted to his family and his Green Bay Packers, of which he was a shareholder. The family would like to acknowledge the staff at the Missouri Veterans Home for the exceptional care given to Irv. Visitation was 6-8pm, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at McGilley Sheil Chapel. Private family graveside services was held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. Online condolences may be left at www.mcgilleysheil. com. Arr: McGilley & Sheil, 11924 E. 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64133. Ralph R. Clevenger, Jr. Ralph R. Clevenger, Jr., 87 of Pleasant Hill, MO (formerly of Raytown) passed away Sunday, Oct.2, 2016 at Foxwood Springs Care Center. Mass of Christian burial was 10:30am Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 2103 Lexington Rd. Pleasant Hill, MO with visitation one hour prior. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Ralph was born Jan. 19,

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1929 in Liberty, MO to Ralph Sr. & Imo (Peters) Clevenger. He was a graduate of Central High School and went on to attend University of Kansas City. Ralph worked for Black, Sivalls & Bryson, Interstate Financial and retired from Yellow Freight System. He was an adult leader in Boy Scout Troop #75 of Raytown, a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Bridget’s, a past member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and a current member of St. Bridget’s. Ralph loved to talk to friends and family; he also enjoyed reading and taking trips to the Lake of the Ozarks. His proudest accomplishment was graduating his five children from college. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Peggy Palmer. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Ann of the home; his children, Gary Clevenger (Meg Lovejoy), Susan Clevenger (Russell King), Diane Watkins (Clark), Nancy MacDonald (Larry) and son-inlaw, Chuck Palmer (Pauley); grandchildren, Dillon, Bridget & Collin MacDonald, Sarah & Katie Clevenger, Ryan, Evan & Robin King, Eric Palmer, Hayley Wright (Tyler), Tess Hart & Chase Watkins (Cappie) and two great

grandchildren, Carrington & Maks Wright. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to St. Bridget Catholic Church. Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com. Arr: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47 th St., KCMO 64133, 816-353- 6555. McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Dignity Memorial, Life Well Celebrated.

Christian Royal Crockett, Sr. Christian Royal Crockett, Sr., 35, Raytown, Mo., died Oct. 2, 2016. Visit. 9 a.m., service 11 a.m. Mon., Oct. 10, Concord Fortress of Hope. Burial XII Gates Cem. Arr.: Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Thelma Christine (Morris) Harris Thelma Christine (Morris) Harris, 81, a longtime Clinton County resident, passed away October 4, 2016. Visitation was held from 10-11 am Friday October 7, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty. Graveside services followed the visitation at 11:30 am in Converse Cemetery, Converse, MO. Remembering Thelma’s love for animals, memorial contributions are

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suggested to Wayside Waifs. Air Force, and so they lived Thelma was born December a few months in Temple, 23, 1934, in Pilot Grove, MO. Texas and then three years She was preceded in death in Albuquerque, NM. Upon by her husband of nearly 60 returning to Missouri, Rayyears, Ralph Harris; parents, town was home for ten years. Gene Morris and Hattie Pet- In 1966 they moved to a titt; twin sister, Velma Mor- farm near Lathrop, Missouri. ris; and brothers, Bill Dar- Mom was a great teacher of ling, Charles Darling and common sense, respect of Red Morris. Thelma lived others and self, and how to in various towns in west- “make do”. We will continue ern Missouri while growing to hear her words “treat evup. She met Ralph Harris in eryone the same” and “stand grade school near Sedalia. up for yourself”. She was They were married on her 17 known for her great cobbler th birthday in Sedalia. Ralph pies. Family was her social was active at that time in the Obits continued on page 6

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Producer continued from page 4 performing at the Sahara Hotel in Lake Tahoe. With the numerous facial surgeries and broken bones, it took well over six months to heal enough to perform again. More on this later. Some of our readers may remember Ann-Margret from some of the movies, most notably, “Grumpy Old Men,” “Grumpier Old Men,” “Bye Bye, Birdie,” “Viva Las Vegas,” “The Cincinnati Kid”

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Raytown Community Calendar Raytown Farmers Market Oct. 15, 9 am-1 pm Oct. 20, 3-6 pm Located at 6210 Raytown Road “HOWLween” Oct. 14, 6-9 pm Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Ave., Kansas City Live owls will be on display by volunteers from Operation Wildlife. Visitors will take a wild side walk to meet along the outdoor garden trails some of Missouri’s creepy crawlies. MDC staff will guide explorers at track or treat, the bone yard, and the notso-scary prairie maze. Live music will be offered at the evening campfire. A HOWLing good time is expected. 5K Run for Excellence Oct. 15, 8:15-9:30 am Blue Ridge Boulevard will be closed from Raytown High School to Woodson. Run for the Pancakes! Oct. 15, 11 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd Cub Scout Pack 469 is having a pancake breakfast serving from end of Run for Excellence race. Amateur Radio (Ham) Test Given Oct. 18, 7-8 pm Raytown Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Ave.

Obits continued from page 5 life and grand and great grandchildren her joy. She will be missed dearly. Survivors include her children and spouses, Donna Lucas (Tom), Clyde Harris (Marian), Carl Harris (Kim) and Robin Eads (Danny); brother, Hansel Morris (Sue); sisters-inlaw, Jean Morris and Margaret Darling; ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel (816) 781- 8228. Clarence Edwin Mahaffey Clarence Edwin Mahaffey, 87, Raytown, MO passed away October 9, 2016. Burial at Graceland Cemetery, Burlington, KS. Celebration of Life with family will be held at a later date. Clarence was born September 12, 1929. He owned a barber shop in Raytown for more than 40 years. He was an Eagle Scout, Sea Scout, and U.S. Army veteran. Clarence was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a Mason. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Velma (Lang) Mahaffey; daughters Karen Mahaffey, Carrie (Tim) Blackmon and Carol (Ed) Postlewait; grandchildren Scot Postlewait and Rebekah Blackmon; and greatgranddaughter Rylah Blackmon. Mt Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home & Cemetery. Dignity Memorial. Margaret Ann Foreman Stower Margaret Ann Foreman Stower, 84, Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Margaret Ann was born to Dr. William Woods Foreman and Margaret Elledge Foreman (Harris)

Take your Amateur Radio (Ham) Test by the K0GQ Amateur Radio Club every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Please contact Robin Cross, W0FEN, at 816-356-0888 or email to confirm that this schedule has not changed. Fall Shred Event Oct. 22, 9 am-12 pm United Consumers Credit Union, 8730 E. 63rd St. Sensitive document shredding on site by SHRED IT of KC. Bring bank and tax statements and any other sensitive paper documents. Attendants will be on site to assist with immediate shredding with 4 box restriction. Goodwill will also be on site to accept electronics for recycling. Drug Take Back Day Oct. 22 10 am-2 pm City Hall parking lot located at 10000 East 59th Street C. Lee Kenagy Park, 9700 East 79th Street The Raytown Police Department, in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Missouri Rural Water Association (MRWA), 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. The Raytown Police Department Collection in Kansas City, Mo., on July 16, 1932. She graduated from Westport High School, and received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Kansas City University (now UMKC). While an undergrad, Margaret Ann met the love of her life, classmate William (Bill) Grantham Stower. They were married in Kansas City on June 27, 1953. Margaret Ann worked her entire career as an elementary teacher in the Kansas City public school system, retiring in 1992. She loved teaching youngsters, particularly third graders. Margaret Ann was an avid lover of music and theatre, all dogs, a veracious reader (guilty pleasure: People magazine), and lifelong fan of the World Champion Kansas City Royals. She treasured her active involvement as a member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Raytown, Mo., and both her college and teachers sororities. Margaret Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Bill, her son, David Stower, and her daughter-inlaw, Jill Susan Stower. She is survived by her brother, Dr. John Foreman; her children, Betsy (Andy) Sears, and John Stower; grandchildren, Brian (Jenny Fellner) Sears, Jeff Sears, and Zac Stower; greatgranddaughter, Nora Millay Sears; and cherished nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating Margaret Ann’s life was held at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, Oct. 11, at the First Presbyterian Church of Lee’s Summit, 1625 NW O’Brien Road, Lee’s Summit. The family will welcome friends the church prior to the service from 7 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Wayside Waifs or any charity of your choice . Condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com Arr.: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Flo-

site cannot accept liquids, aerosols, needles or sharps, only pills or patches. Souper Buffet Oct. 22. 12-4pm Ivanhoe United Church of Christ, 6512 Woodson Road For just $5.00 get a drink, a choice of a dozen different kinds of soups and a dessert. The public is invited to bring friends, relatives and a big appetite. Cornerstones of Freedom Concert Oct. 22, 7–9 pm Oct. 23, 4-6 pm Lee’s Summit Community of Christ Church, 1101 NE Independence Ave., Lee’s Summit Concert of choral music including Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom” and other pieces celebrating the theme of freedom. The concert will focus on ideas from FDR’s “The Four Freedoms” speech and includes music by Dana Mengel, Stephen Foster and John Rutter, among others. KC Metro Men’s Chorus Concert Nov. 5, 4 pm Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd. The Kansas City Men’s Chorus will perform in a free concert. Donations are requested with all proceeds to benefit Shepherd’s Center ral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133 (816) 353-1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial. Martha Frances Mason Tucker Martha Frances Mason Tucker (Marty) of Raytown, MO, 89, passed away on Oct. 6, 2016. Services was on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at Floral Hills. Visitation was 9am, the funeral at 10am, and burial immediately afterward. Marty is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ruby Mason, brother Charles Thomas Mason, and husband, Lewis Tucker. She is survived by her sister, Betty Mason McClure, children William L. Tucker, Michael S. Tucker, Linda S. Tucker Millbank, Lisa L. Tucker, and grandson William A. Tucker. Memorials to Alzheimer’s Association Heart of America, 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208. Arrangements: Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial. Rosalie Vanzant Rosalie Vanzant, 90, formerly of Raytown, Mo., passed away Monday, October 10, 2016. Memorial service was Friday, Oct. 14, 11:30 am at Blue Ridge Boulevard United Methodist Church, 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, visitation from10:30 to 11:30 prior to the service. Cremation. Interment to follow at a later date at Floral Hills Cemetery. Rosie was born Oct. 18, 1925 in Albany, Mo to William B. & Linna (Kelly) Yeater. She was a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She worked as a newspaper reporter for 23

Charges files against shoplifters in Raytown At 10:53 am on Oct. 7, Raytown police were called to the 10300 block of 350 Highway for a larceny. An officer attempted to stop a man and woman who had shoplifted merchandise but was struck by their vehicle as they fled the area. Raytown and Kansas City police arrested both subjects at 43rd Street and Elmwood after a short pursuit. The Raytown officer was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries and was released. No one else was injured. Charges were filed against

Jaconn E. Griffin

Tamara S. Griffin

Jaconn E. Griffin, a 37 year-old Kansas City man, for assaulting a police officer, felony fleeing and resisting arrest for striking a Raytown officer with his car after shoplifting

in Raytown. He is being held on $200,000 bond. Tamara S. Griffin, a 36 year-old Kansas City woman, who was also involved in the shoplifting, faces Raytown municipal charges.

of Raytown. ORGANIZATION 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 816-737-9955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Al-Anon Family Group Weekly: Mondays at 7:00 pm Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. (west side door, lower leve) Have you been affected by someone else’s drinking? We can help you find solutions that lead to serenity. 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 Arts Council http://raytownarts.org Raytown Community Symphonic Band rehearsals: All musicians welcome! Weekly: Thursday from 6:45 pm-8:15 pm St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9349 E 65th St. Contact: RaytownCmmunityBand@gmail.com 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

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 am-10:45 am Loma Vista Baptist Church, 8622 Blue Ridge Blvd. All are welcome to TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Betty at 816-356-6788 or Faye at 816-358-4350 Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/ raytownwomenoftoday Faith Presbyterian Church at 8301 James A. Reed Road. For more information, call 816-358-7952. Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com

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years, then was the Executive Director of the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce. Rosie was married for 52 years to Mark Vanzant. After retirement, she & Mark enjoyed extensive travel, Space A, on military aircraft to many overseas locations. They were also members of Raytown Road Roamers camp club, and enjoyed many years of RV travel. She was a member of many organizations and a valued volunteer, including Board Member of the Raytown Industrial Development Au-

thority, and various roles as an officer for Missouri Press Women. For many years, Rosie wrote grants and organized the Christmas Store for R.E.A.P. She was recognized by the Truman Heartland Community Foundation as Citizen of the Year in 2004. She was a longtime member of Blue Ridge Boulevard UMC. Preceded in death by her husband Mark, and son James Lee. Survived by daughters Cindy (Steve) Lanigan and Pat (Bill) Jones; grand-daughters Kendra, Rene, and Cassie Jones;

CLUES ACROSS 1. Nonsense (slang) 5. Military leader (abbr.) 9. Removes 11. Streamed 13. Inner ear cavity 15. Where to go after high school 16. Olympics host 17. A day to remember fallen soldiers 19. Forearm bone 21. Bypass surgery pioneer F. Mason __ 22. Judo garments 23. Gentlemen 25. Large wrestler 26. Large integer 27. Makes a soft sound 29. Some claim to have six 31. Sunfish 33. Clan 34. A form of comedy 36. Defy 38. More (Spanish) 39. Sixteen ounces 41. Adventure story 43. Liquid distilled from

wood or coal 44. Michigan ghost town 46. Fond of 48. Pearl Jam frontman 52. Clothes 53. Flinches 54. Giving the axe 56. Where planes are kept 57. Intervals 58. Plant’s unit of reproduction 59. Equips CLUES DOWN 1. Cooks by exposure to direct heat 2. Using few words 3. Wood 4. Steer 5. Soft drink 6. Consider 7. Clears from a river 8. Claim again 9. Beige 10. Witnesses 11. Spiked 12. Partidge actor Susan and Marmaduke director Tom 14. __ and Andy, TV show

Lauren and Erin Lanigan; sister Norma Tilton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Raytown Emergency Assistance Program (R.E.A.P). The family would like to thank the caring staff at the Atriums. (Arr. Heartland Cremation 816-3131677) Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133, (816) 313-1677. 7700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Overland Park, Kansas 66202, 913-789-8998

15. Fraiche and de Menthe are two 18. Burden 20. Olfactory properties 24. Carbon particles 26. Set of four 28. A sweater pulled over the head 30. Relaxing places 32. Gets up 34. Canned fish 35. __ Blyton, children’s author 37. A conceited and selfcentered person 38. Fine-textured cotton fabric 40. Turner and Kennedy 42. Repents 43. Smartphones, tablets, etc. 45. A way to garner 47. Eat them for breakfast 49. Former Tigers third baseman Brandon 50. Oh, God! 51. Canadian flyers 55. One legged Chinese mythological demon

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Classic lasagna Let’s look at what we need to get to prepare for this yummy comfort meal: • 1 pound ground beef • 1 package No Boil Lasagna noodles • 1 jar spaghetti sauce • 2-3 cups of Mozzarella shredded cheese • 1 package of sliced Mozzarella cheese • 1 large container Ricotta cheese • Parsley, finely diced • Garlic salt • Italian Seasoning • Parmesan cheese • 1 white onion finely diced, and sautéed • 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely diced Use a 9 x 13 glass pan and spray liberally with cooking spray of your choice to keep your lasagna from sticking to the bottom or the sides of the dish. I love using Coconut oil cooking spray because I find it easier to work with. Begin by sautéing your white onions and minced garlic. Add in your ground beef and cook together with your onions and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Once browned all the

By Jacqui Duran I absolutely love a family dinner that involves digging into a big, cheesy, meaty family dinner. This weekend I wanted to have a good dinner with my family after a long week. Thus … homemade, lasagna. Most times when you think of a family-size lasagna you start to think that it’s going to take way too long to prep and seems too complicated. This week I’m going to show you how I use store-bought short cuts to make this classic lasagna and give you the ability to make it ahead on the weekend so during the week all you have to do is pop in the oven and bake. How much easier can we get? Lasagna is a great Sunday family dinner meal which is when I cook it the most for my big family. Prepping beforehand can also leave me without having to spend hours in the kitchen on the day I most want to just sit back and relax.

of the glass dish. Add your sliced mozzarella to the top along with some reserved chopped parsley just to give it some nice color on top. At this point you can cover and place in the fridge or freezer to make a perfect make-ahead meal for during the week. Place in a 375-degree oven and cook for approximately 45 minutes and cover with foil to prevent any burning to the top. Then remove the foil and cook for the remaining 10-15 minutes, or until your top is golden and bubbly. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving up with a delicious side salad or tasty garlic bread. You will feel confident and happy to give this cheesy, meaty, filled-with-love dinner to your family. Enjoy! Jacqui Duran lives in Raytown, Missouri with her husband and three children. Jacqui shares her passion for food and cooking on Facebook at www.facebook.com/homefordinner.mom and on her blog at http://executivechefmom.blogspot.com. Follow her on Instagram @jduran1313.

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way through, add in a jar of your favorite store-bought spaghetti sauce. I like to add in garlic salt and Italian seasoning to help spice up my sauce, along with a dash or two of Parmesan cheese to give it a nice flavor profile. Turn your pan down to a low simmer and simmer together for approximately 5 minutes to let all the flavors come together. Next we are going to prep our Ricotta cheese mixture. I use my food processer and add in my Ricotta cheese and chopped parsley to get it well combined. You can use a large mixing bowl to achieve the same result. Grab your shredded and sliced mozzarella and create an assembly line with all your ingredients. Begin by adding a small amount of your meat sauce mixture to the bottom of the glass pan you have sprayed. Add a layer of No Bake Lasagna Noodles and then begin layering. I do a Ricotta, a meat sauce and a shredded mozzarella layer. Continue your layers until your lasagna gets to the top

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Raytown South defeats Grandview The Raytown South Cardinals nudged the visiting Grandview Bulldogs 35-22 in last Friday’s league bout. In their next game, the Cardinals face the Raytown Bluejays in non-league game

on Oct. 13. Raytown South will attempt to move on its 4-4 season record. The Bluejays have a 2-6 record after their 36-30 league loss to St. Joseph Central. The Bulldogs (3-6) will

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12th annual Raytown Schools Alumni Hall of Fame weekend

now prepare for their bout against the Belton Pirates. The Pirates enter the Suburban–Blue with a 5-3 record. In their last game, Belton held off Oak 42-0 in a nonleague bout.

Photos by R.C. Jones #7 Junior running back Dae’ron Jones takes to the outside for big yardage against the Indians of St. Joe Central Photos by Omar El-Khatib

St. Joe sneaks past Raytown 36-30

The crowd at last Friday’s league contest between the St. Joseph Central Indians and the host Raytown Bluejays observed Central edge

Raytown by a count of 36-30. The Bluejays (2-6) will prepare for their match against Raytown South on. Oct. 13. The Cardinals enter

the non-league match with a 4-4 record. In their last match, Raytown South held off Grandview Bulldogs 2522 in a league match.

The 2016 Hall of Fame inductees were introduced during halftime of the game Left to right: Dr. Cynthia Paris Burkhead, 1975 Graduate of Raytown High School; Mark Corey, 1986 Graduate of Raytown High School; Dr. Mark Hoffman, 1987 Graduate of Raytown South High School; Jim Martin, 1971 Graduate of Raytown High School and Mike Swanson, 1972 Graduate of Raytown High School. Dr. Starnes E. Walker, 1965 Graduate of Raytown High School was not present.

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