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No Smashing Pumpkins At The 2013 Pumpkins On Parade

Photo by Elaine Schulze

The Fourth Annual Pumpkins on Parade on October 19 has become one of the largest community events in Raytown bringing in more than 2,000 visitors this year.

About 800 beautifully carved jack o’ lanterns were placed along the trails and lit. Kettle corn, hot dogs and other treats were waiting for visitors at the end of their hike.

Photo by Matt Mace

In honor of National Fire Safety Month, the Raytown Fire Protection District was invited to interact and educate families about fire prevention. The Firefighters brought in a fire truck for children to explore and distributed coloring books, badges, and fire helmets while they talk to children Continued on page 2

Raytown Educational Foundation 2013 5K Run For Excellence Breaks Records On October 19, the Raytown Educational Foundation (REF) hosted the 14th Annual 5K Run for Excellence. Over 512 entrants competed in the 5K Run/Walk this year, a huge increase from 350 last year. The increase was due to a record number of 147 school district employees and teachers who organized 15 groups of at least ten students to run in the race.

The Foundation’s Cash for Classroom program allows teachers to recoup half the registration fees of each runner in their group/s to be used to supplement their budgets.

The program raised a total of $4,072 that will go back into

classroom resources. Spring Valley Elementary School physical education teacher, Laura Girard, who has for the past 3 to 4 years brought in the largest group of runners, beat her own record with 62 in her group this year.

“This event is not only a fundraiser but a wonderful community builder and provides a great opportunity for beginners who may not otherwise participate in a certified 5K race,” notes Martha Cockerell, REF executive director.

Race Results Top Male Overall - Dylan Finch, Age 14, Time 20:31, CMS student.

Photo by Linda Gerding

Top Female Overall - Sarah McIntyre, Age 40, Time 23:40, RQS Employee.

11 Raytown Quality School (RQS) employees placed first,

second and third place 15 RQS students placed first, second and third place.

Parent/Child Finishers RQS employee, Terri

Elmore placed first in the Female 40-49 age group. Her son, Stephen Elmore, placed Continued on page 2

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about fire safety.

The Raytown Three Trails Kiwanis club adopted Cave Springs Nature Center and Park as a community service project and help with the

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grounds maintenance.

Pumpkins on Parade was developed as a draw to acquaint visitors with the park and nature center.

Sponsorships fund the purchase of the pumpkins, which are carved by

Spooktacular Sponsor Fourth Year Cosentino’s Food Group Liberty Fruit Great Pumpkin Sponsors Fourth Year Cockerell McIntosh Pediatrics HyVee Law Office of S. Ruth Lehr Raytown-Lee’s Summit Community Credit Union Raytown Police Benefit Fund Raytown Quality Schools The Golf Doctor The Taylor Business Group

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artists, individuals, organizations, businesses and virtually anyone who wants to give it a try.

Visitors were utterly amazed at the creativity and ingenuity that this event inspired.

Cub Scout Pack 550 Eastwood Hills PTSA First Federal Bank - South Market Girl Scout Brownie Troop 4024 Girl Scout Service Unit 648 Girl Scout Troop 1060 Girl Scout Troop 1062 Girl Scout Troop 1167 Girl Scout Troop 1536 Girl Scout Troop 1945 Girl Scout Troop 323

Second Year Gusto Coffee Bistro Hilltop Racquet Club Kapke & Willerth Mike W. Hanna Law Office Pink Hill Properties The Maddox Family UMB Bank – Raytown Branch First Year Dick Smith Ford Dr. Chad Bruton First Federal Bank in Raytown Raytown Educational Foundation Servpro of Lee’s Summit/Raytown/ East Kansas City Carvers Applebee’s BASIC - Ascension Lutheran Church Blue Ridge Elementary Blue Ridge UMC Children & Youth Cave Spring City of Raytown - City Hall Community Carvers Cub Scout Pack 364 Cub Scout Pack 428 Cub Scout Pack 531 5K continued from page 1

3rd in the Male 13-19 age group. Stephen attends Blue Springs High School.

Sean Nunn, RQS employee, placed third in the Male 40-49 age group. His daughter, Rebekah Nunn, placed first in the Female 11-12 age group. Rebekah does not attend a RQS school.

Greg Schump placed third in the Male 30-39 age group. His daughter,

Girl Scout Troop 4147 Monnin Family Pack 469/Troop 469-BSA Powershift Worship Center Raytown Christian Church Youth Raytown High School Key Club Raytown Middle Builders Club Raytown Three Trails Kiwanis Raytown-Lee’s Summit Credit Union RSHS Interact Club RSHS Social Studies Teachers RSHS Volleyball Team South Middle Builders Club St. Regis Girl Scout Troop 757 The Weiss Family

Audrey Schump, placed first in the 13-19 age group. Audrey attends CMS. Oldest Male - Ed Burnham, Age 94 Oldest Female Georgia Hart, Age 79 Youngest Male - Alex Tovar, Age 5 Youngest Female Rylee Eisenhauer, Age 5 The Foundation is grateful to the 68 community sponsors who provided either cash or in-kind donations.

The Raytown Educational Foundation supports unique programs that enhance learning and community/individual partnerships and broaden opportunities for educational advancement.

The Foundation’s General Endowment Fund supports teaching grants; academic incentive programs, innovative educational projects and alumni support services.

Photo by Linda Gerding

Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening Of Sarah Colman-Livengood Parks Tennis Courts Tennis anyone? Bring your rackets and balls!

After five years of closure, the Raytown Parks and Recreation Department opened the newly refurbished tennis courts with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Sarah Colman-Livengood Park at 5912 Lane Ave. on October 24th at 4:00 p.m. City and Parks Board officials, United States Tennis Association (USTA) representatives, and Raytown citizens were invited for this grand opening.

This project was only made possible through a Missouri Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant in the amount of $78,000, and an accompanying grant through the USTA in the amount of $30,000. Hilltop Racquet Club was also present to teach a youth tennis lesson after the dedication of the tennis

courts.

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grand

opening

occurred after the Eagle went to press and will be

Photo by: Kevin Boji, Parks Director

featured in next week’s issue!

Phantoms Spotted In Raytown

Raytown residents get into the Halloween spirit with spooky yard decorations

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Beige Book Describes A Modestly Growing Regional Economy

By Jeff Pinkerton KCEconomy.com Most of the research and analysis we do here at KCEconomy tends to be numbers driven.

Now that the federal government is up and running, we again have access to the stream of data from government resources. There is one periodic report that we have often overlooked: the Federal Reserve Bank’s Beige Book. It’s worth a quick review.

First, a little background. The Federal Reserve System is broken down in to 12 districts. Kansas City is the headquarter for the 10th Federal Reserve District, which stretches from mid-Missouri to the Colorado/Utah border and from Wyoming south to Oklahoma and northern New Mexico.

Eight times a year, each Federal Reserve Bank conducts interviews with bankers, business leaders, economists and others regarding the overall economy in their region. The highlights of these interviews are compiled and released to the public via the Beige Book.

Here are some quick highlights from the

Picture source: www.philadelphiafed.org

most recent Beige Book released this week for the Kansas City Region.

What’s increasing?

• Retail Sales • Durable goods manufacturing • Transportation • Hi-tech firms • Residential Real Estate • Commercial Real Estate

• Bank loan demand and quality • Prices for raw materials (especially concrete and equipment in areas of Colorado recovering from flooding) • Residential home prices What’s stable?

• Energy (although there’s a concern future

oil prices will drop and lower profitability) • Commercial real estate and rents What’s decreasing?

• Auto Sales • Restaurant (slightly) • Tourism • Non-durable goods manufacturing • Income from agriculture (production was fine, but prices were

low) You can read the complete report here.

The Kansas City regional report itself is only a couple of pages and is very readable.

For numbers-driven people like us here at KCEconomy, this type of anecdotal information takes us a little bit out of our comfort zone,

but it provides a fresh perspective. We will continue to monitor the Fed’s Beige Book, in particular to see how its outlook for the Kansas City region changes over time and relative to other regions, and report any interesting conclusions in future articles.

Man Robbed At Gunpoint After Accepting A Ride

A Kansas City man faces felony charges in connection with a robbery Thursday, October 17, in Raytown.

Brian A. King Jr., 17 (dob: 3/16/1996), faces Robbery 1st Degree.

Raytown Officers

were called to a business in the 9400 block of 350 Highway in regard to a Robbery. The victim stated he had met the two suspects earlier in the evening at another business. The suspects offered to give him a

ride and he accepted.

Shortly after arriving at their destination, one of the suspects approached the victim and told him he forgot something in the car. When the victim returned to the car to

retrieve the item, he was held at gunpoint and his wallet was taken.

He gave the Officers information, which led to the suspects being apprehended. It was determined the vehicle driven by one of the

suspects had been stolen earlier in the day and was recovered in the 8600 block of Utopia Drive with the suspects.

The defendant and a juvenile suspect were taken into custody by

Raytown police after a vehicle meeting the description of the car involved in the robbery was found in an apartment complex.

Prosecutors requested a bond of $100,000/10 percent.

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marketing, pricing, capital improvements, concessions, utilities, and everything else, out of the money generated from the park. There are ongoing discussions with the Raytown School District about the possibility of putting a dome over the 50-meter pool so that it can be used year around allowing the swim teams to practice and have swim meets locally.

Kevin Boji reported that the tennis court dedication is scheduled for October 24th at 4:00 p.m. to be followed by a tennis demonstration.

The Parks 2013-14 budget was approved by the Board of Aldermen (BOA) on October 1st following

much discussion about the future of Super Splash. On October 15th, the BOA approved the purchase of the two sand filters that are over 20 years old. Boji reported that the City Finance Director stated that he had not had time to review the letter that the Parks Board sent to him on October 16th stating the eight conditions that must be met prior to accepting his request to add City staff signatories to the Parks bank accounts.

Ron Fowler reported that the lights at the Colman tennis courts were vandalized over the past 5 plus years that the courts have not been in use requiring the purchase and installation of new

parts. This is in process of being completed.

Dave Turner reported that the men’s 50+ Heart of America Softball league is donating a new scoreboard for Colman Park at an estimated cost of $4,300.

During the regular meeting, Mike Spilker was introduced as the president of the Raytown Baseball Association (RBA) that took over the Little Blue Trace Park ball fields after the girls softball league disbanded two years ago. The RBA used to own the ball fields on Frost road prior to moving to Little Blue Trace. As part of the contract with Parks, the RBA was to make a number of improvements and all

but two or three items had been completed.

Staff and the RBA will work on completing the remaining items.

The P25 radio bid was discussed and approved for $24,266.29 providing that all other departments in the city also purchase and use the P25 radios. This is for seven mobile radios and two base station radios. There was also discussion if this is a wise use of the money. Various people indicated that maybe a better option would be to buy and pay for cell phones instead. It was said that a lot of cell phones can be brought for $24,000.

During other business, Terry Copeland reported that

the Friends of Raytown Parks and Recreation received a grant of $2,500 from Truman Heartland Foundation for the purchase of a movie screen and projector to be used for showing movies in the park. This would allow for more movies to be scheduled, as the cost to rent this equipment is expensive and therefore limits the number of movies shown. Copeland also mentioned that the Friends of Raytown Parks and Recreation is greatly under appreciated. They take part and co-sponsor Parks events such as, Raytown Parks’ Arts & Music Festival and Movies in the Park.

Raytown Parks Board Meeting

The Park Board met on October 21, 2013.

Terry Copeland and Pat Ertz provided a report from the Super Splash Committee. They are recommending to the Park Board that Super Splash remain open next year at least. It was recommended the management be brought back inhouse by hiring an aquatics director and an additional person (maybe a local school teacher) to split some of the duties and also to provide fun things for the kids. They also left open the possibility of hiring a management company that would take complete control managing,

Fire Chief Mawhirter Announces His Retirement Fire Marshal Matt Mace Named Interim Fire Chief

On August 27, 2013 Fire Chief Rick Mawhirter announced his intent to retire effective December 31, 2013. The Board of Directors of the Raytown Fire Protection District is proud to announce that Fire Marshal, Matt Mace EMT-P, has been

selected as the Interim Fire Chief for the Raytown Fire Protection

District effective January 1, 2014. This will give Chief Mace the opportunity to work daily, one on one, with Chief Mawhirter until his retirement.

Mace became a paramedic in 1995 and started working for Raytown EMS in

1996. He came to the District as a Firefighter/ Paramedic in 1999 and became the Fire Marshal in 2007. His experience working with City Hall, the Raytown Chamber, the Water Districts, local businesses and our citizens should prove to be beneficial to him in

his new position. He has demonstrated the ability to go above and beyond what is asked of him and is always willing to do whatever he can to better the Department.

Mace, his wife Rachelle and their two children are proud to be residents of

Raytown and have been very involved in the community.

The Board of Directors looks forward to a smooth transition after Chief Mawhirter’s retirement and is confident that Chief Mace will provide just that.

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OPINION

The Eagle has survived its first month and we appreciate all the positive support and feedback received over the past four weeks. I tell folks this is only the beginning. We have yet to add feature stories highlighting interesting people and businesses, Raytown school sports and life events. And I was worried that we couldn’t fill eight pages every week. Keep those printing presses running - make news!

The Parks Board meeting brought up the perilous future of Super Splash that has been slated to continue for at least another year. Alderman Pat Ertz once asked me if I think the water park should continue as is or be sold to a private concern.

I didn’t answer then but I’ve had plenty of time to think.

Super Splash once drew attendance from the outside Raytown being one of the first water parks in the area. Now every city in the metro area has its own public pool or water park. Nevertheless, in my opinion Raytown needs its own. When folks consider moving into Raytown, they consider all the amenities available to them, including the public services and facilities.

Some folks think we need to compete but I think it’s more important that the community is first fully utilizing the facility.

If attendance is down, find out whether or not residents in the immediate area are frequenting the water park. If not,

create solutions to fix the problems. It first must be sustained primarily on its own then any business from outside is gravy. I think this is probably what the Parks Board had in mind when they built the water park to first serve the community. Enclosing the 50-meter pool at the park is a step in the right direction because it stands to first serve the community, the students of our school district.

When the first Raytown Parks Arts and Music Festival launched in October 2012, one delighted visitor said to me, “Now we have our own. We don’t need to go to Lee’s Summit”. That statement has haunted me ever since. In my opinion, “We must have our own” should be the standard comeback when folks say, “But we can’t compete.”

For years, folks have been crying for a community center – not a YMCA. We also need our own community theatre, our own Fourth of July celebration, our own Movies in the Park, our own Town Square and the list goes on. Having these amenities will retain retail revenue and slow the exodus to “greener pasture”. Folks only travel to the Plaza, Brookside and Lee’s Summit because those cities have what Raytown does not.

Otherwise, they’d stay home and invest fully in the community.

Diane Krizek Editor

A Serial by John Pierce I remember the days I used to ride my shiny new Schwinn throughout Raytown on Saturday morning that my dad bought me at the bicycle shop next to the old Raytown Bowling Alley underneath the Raytown Plaza shopping center many years ago. Those were great times. I even had a regular route I drove

it. While peddling up towards downtown Raytown on Raytown Road from my folk’s home near 60th Street, I would zoom under the roof of the relic of a building that housed Moody’s Shoe Repair until I got to the OK Food Market just a few doors north from Fox’s Drug Store. My first stop! Did I lock up my bike? No. There was no need to, as we had virtually no crime or ever heard a siren in Raytown then.

I leaned my expensive bicycle (so my dad always told me) up against the store’s front window

and hurried inside to make my first purchase of the day with the quarter I had earned doing chores for the week. I was rich. The old grocery store was a blast from the past with its ornate metal ceiling, dark aisles, rundown noisy shopping carts, and its colorful employees that knew why I was there. They

saw me last week. Being a diehard Yankees fan, I rifled through their small box of Topps baseball card packages

Ensuring A Safe Raytown Halloween What would Halloween be without trick-or-treating? For youngsters, so much of the fun of Halloween involves scouring the neighborhood with friends in search of candy. While children may have their eyes on the sweet prize, parents may be concerned about their little ones’ safety.

The United States Census Bureau says that an average of 41 million trickor-treaters venture out every year across the country, and roughly 106 million homes are solicited for candy and other treats on this holiday. Such a high number of people out on the streets increases the risk of injury, and it can be easy for kids to get lost as well.

According to Kate Carr, president and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide, a network of organizations geared toward preventing

unintentional childhood injury, “Halloween is an important night for parents to be extra vigilant.” But Halloween seems to lessen one’s inhibitions, and wearing a costume and being hidden from others can encourage some revelers to engage in atypical and unsafe behaviors. To ensure everyone has a safe and fun Halloween, here are some safety tips to follow.

• Go in groups. Children can be accompanied by their parents while older children should be encouraged to trick-ortreat in groups. Should an emergency occur, having a group of friends around enables someone to call for help or alert an adult.

• Use a flashlight. When trick-or-treating at night, take steps to improve visibility. This includes using reflective tape on costumes and carrying a flashlight or

glow sticks so that other pedestrians as well as drivers will be able to see children.

• Walk on sidewalks.

Wherever possible, trickor-treaters should use sidewalks and crosswalks.

Avoid walking in the street, where the risk of being hit by a car is considerable. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says twice as many kids are hit by a car while walking on Halloween than any other day of the year.

• Avoid distractions.

Trick-or-treaters should not be wearing earbuds or talking on a phone while trick-or-treating.

They should be paying attention to their surroundings and using caution.

• Do not enter homes. If an adult or even a youngster whom a child does not know offers entry to the home, the trick-or-treater

should not enter. Let kids know they should only enter the homes of known friends, and even then they should only do so after getting permission from a parent.

• Consume only factory-wrapped treats. Wellmeaning people may hand out cupcakes or marshmallow cereal treats. The ingredients such people used and the safety of these treats cannot be confirmed, so it is best to stick with store-bought items instead.

• Wear well-fitting shoes. Shoes that are uncomfortable or loose can cause children to fall and risk injury.

• Adults should drive carefully.

All drivers should slow down and anticipate children darting out into the roadways on Halloween. Drive slowly and pay attention to the roads.

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on the counter. After ringing it up on her old machine, she handed me my two dimes change back and I stuffed them deep in my jeans front pocket and scurried out the door with my purchase tight in hand. Would I hoping to get another Roger Maris or Mickey Mantle card. Hopefully, I wouldn’t get another Willie Mays or Hank Aaron card as it seemed that was all Topps was putting in the packages in those days.

Each one had its own feel as I would select the packet of cards smelling of bubble gum I knew would contain the prized cards of my efforts for the week.

Upon placing my merchandise before the checkout lady, I plopped my quarter

open the package now?

No, not yet... I still had plenty of money and places in downtown Raytown to shop.

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Photos of the Raytown Schools Annual Alumni Hall of Fame from the October 18, 2013 issue of the Eagle were graciously provided by John Billings, Raytown Schools

City Meeting Schedule

Board Of Aldermen Parks Board raytown.mo.us raytownparks.com Monthly: First and Third Tuesday at Monthly: Third Monday of every 7:00 p.m, City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. month at 7:00 p.m., Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave. Board of Education RaytownSchools.org Monthly: Second Monday at 6:30 p.m, 6608 Raytown Road Fire Protection District raytownfire.com Monthly: Second and Fourth Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., City Hall, 10000 E 59 St.

Tree Board raytowntreeboard.org Monthly: 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Sept.-May), Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave

City Commission Meetings Planning & Zoning Commission Council On Aging Monthly: First Thursday Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00 at 7:00 pm p.m., City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Many committees, boards and commissions meet on an as needed basis.

The Building Code of Appeals only meets when a resident or business owner has an appeal. 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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CONSUMER S L L A C E R UNITED STATES

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Consumers should stop using these products unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. For more information: www.cpsc.gov Trail Crest Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Due to Strangulation Hazard Recall Date: Octo-

ber 22, 2013| Recall Number: 14-002 Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: Trail Crest at (800) 965-6550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at sales@trailcrest.net.

Infinitoy Recalls Softimals Toy Sets Due to Choking and

Aspiration Hazard Recall date: October 23, 2013 | Recall number: 14-003 Remedy: Replace Consumer Contact: Infinitoy, Inc. tollfree at (888) 558-0933 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.infinitoy.com, then click on Safety/ Recall at the bottom of the page for more in-

formation.

FDA to complete phase-out of chlorofluorocarbon inhalers The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will complete its phase-out of all inhaler medical products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) by Dec. 31, 2013. This effort is to comply with an international treaty to protect the ozone

layer by phasing out the worldwide production of numerous substances, including CFCs, which contribute to ozone depletion.

While most inhaler products containing CFCs have already been phased out by the FDA, two products currently remain on the market: Combivent Inhalation Aero-

sol and Maxair Autohaler. However, these products will no longer be available after the end of this year.

People with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who use these inhalers should talk to their health care professional about a prescription for an alternative treatment.

Food Establishments Cited For County Critical Health Code Violations Most critical health code violations are corrected at the time of inspection.

DOMINO’S PIZZA 736 N. 7 Hwy., Blue Springs 10/18/2013-Various chemical bottles were stored over bags of food. Store chemicals so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles - (repeat) RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED. THE CAKE PAN 609

R.D. Mize Rd., Blue Springs 10/18/2013-Chemical bottles were stored on shelves above food items. Store chemicals so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles - CORRECTED. CASEY’S GENERAL STORE #2209 1251 AA Hwy., Grain Valley 10/15/2013-Refrigerated creamer dispenser had an ambient air temperature of 56* F. The half and half, and

French vanilla creamer had an internal temperature of 55* F. The product was DISCARDED and the machine was put out of service until repaired. RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED. EDIBLE CREATIONS 5222 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown 10/15/2013Raw shelled eggs were stored directly above and next to ready-to-eat food in kitchen reach-in cooler. CORRECTED by rearranging eggs to bottom shelf. *Handout given.

HERNDON CAREER CENTER CULINARY SCHOOL 11501 E. 350 Hwy., Raytown 10/15/2013- Multiple containers of ready-toeat, potentially hazardous foods that were being held refrigerated for more than 24 hours were not date marked with 7 day discard date.

CORRECTED with marking containers with 7-day discard date.

HERNDON CAREER CENTER CULINARY SCHOOL 11501

E. 350 Hwy., Raytown 10/15/2013- A chemical spray bottle was stored on food prep table directly next to opened food items.

CORRECTED by moving chemical bottle to a separate area.

DOLLAR GENERAL # 4298 11517 E. 63rd Street, Raytown 10/17/2013-There were several badly dented cans in the store area (Repeat).

Cans were pulled and DISCARDED and handout was given. RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED.

INFUSIONS GRILL AND BAR 837 S.W. Lemans Lane, Lee’s Summit 10/18/2013-Hand sanitizer was observed to be stored on the boxed pop unit in the kitchen. CORRECTED during this inspection.

PAPA JOHNS 923 Lemans Lane, Lee’s Summit 10/18/2013-A chemical spray bottle was observed to be stored with pizza bake trays. CORRECTED during this inspection.

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weeklyBLOTTER From Raytown Police Department

Incidents from 10/16/13 to 10/22/13 10/15/2013 13:05:04 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 5200 block DITZLER AVE 10/15/2013 18:54:19 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 6200 block S BLUE RIDGE BV 10/15/2013 19:50:40 TAMPERING 1ST/OTHER MOT VEH/STOLEN & NOT 5700 block MAYWOOD AVE 10/15/2013 22:20:59 CITY, DWI - ALCOHOL 56 10/15/2013 22:28:27 CITY, DWI - ALCOHOL 9600 block E STATE 350 RTE 10/16/2013 09:58:05 STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 5500 block LANE AVE 10/16/2013 15:03:26 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 10/16/2013 17:59:16 FRAUDULENT USE OF A CREDIT DEVICE/ OVER $500 (F)

6700 block RALSTON AVE 10/16/2013 20:41:16 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 6100 block RAYTOWN RD 10/17/2013 01:44:50 CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 10000 block E 350 HWY 10/17/2013 01:44:50 CITY, STEALING/FRAUD

BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR 10000 block E 350 HWY 10/17/2013 04:51:18 CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 9800 block E 61 ST

ROBBERY 1ST/ WITH FIREARM/ MISCELLANEOUS (F) 9400 block E 350 HWY

10/19/2013 21:17:29 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 8700 block E 63 ST

10/18/2013 08:36:25 CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 8600 block Greenwood RD

10/19/2013 22:43:44 CITY, LICENSE PLATE, VALID REQUIRED 0 block E 87 ST

10/18/2013 11:00:17 SEXUAL ASSAULT (F) 6100 block RAYTOWN RD

10/20/2013 01:39:17 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 6600 block BLUE RIDGE BV

10/18/2013 15:21:44 STEALING/OVER $500/ FROM BUILDING 8800 block E 72 ST 10/19/2013 03:06:38 CITY, ASSAULTS 0 block E GREGORY BV

10/17/2013 14:46:08 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY

10/19/2013 13:39:46 CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 10000 block E 350 HWY

10/17/2013 15:23:33 CITY, ASSAULTS 6000 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD

10/19/2013 16:06:41 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY

10/17/2013 16:53:03 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY

10/19/2013 16:57:33 TAMPERING 1ST / AUTO/ STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 7200 block BLUE RIDGE BV

10/17/2013 21:08:29

8500 block E 81 TR 10/21/2013 13:35:27 STEALING/OVER $500/ FROM BUILDING 9300 block E 83 ST 10/21/2013 14:31:22 FORGERY (F) 10300 block 350 HWY 10/21/2013 15:28:03 STEALING/OVER $500/ FROM BUILDING 5300 block LAUREL AVE

10/20/2013 08:17:14 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 9200 block E 53 TR

10/21/2013 15:56:08 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESIDENCE DAY (F) 8800 block E 75 ST

10/20/2013 11:59:51 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE VEHICLE 9100 block E 65 ST

10/21/2013 20:14:36 CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 6800 block VERMONT AVE

10/20/2013 19:08:38 CITY, DWI - ALCOHOL 0 block E 55 ST

10/21/2013 22:27:23 DRUGS/POSSESSION/ COCAINE,MORPH, HEROIN (F) 350 HWY

10/20/2013 22:38:51 CITY, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 8200 block WESTRIDGE RD 10/21/2013 10:35:24 CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC

10/22/2013 01:11:26 CITY, STEALING/FRAUD

BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR 5400 block BLUE RIDGE CUT OFF

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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Police Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs @ Raytown City Hall October 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Raytown City Hall: 10000 E. 59th St. Apple Market: 350 Hwy. & Raytown Rd. The Raytown Police Department will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. During this event, officers will be accepting unwanted prescription medications, but will not be accepting hypodermic syringes or other sharps, aerosols, or illegal drugs. Raytown Police also has a receptacle for citizens to deposit their unwanted prescription drugs at any time. The “mailbox”shaped, steel box is located in the lobby of Police Headquarters.

The public may drop off unwanted prescription and over the counter drugs, excluding illegal drugs, sharps/syringes, and pressurized aerosols/inhalers, at any time, anonymously. The box was donated by the Public Water Supply District #2. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Understanding the New Health Care Law and How it Affects You October 29, 2013 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Raytown City Hall 10000

East 59th Street Raytown, MO 64133 The Affordable Health Care Act and How It Affects You will provide information for all ages.

Sponsored by Missouri Dept. of Health and Human Services, State Representative’s Bonnaye Mims and Tom McDonald and the Raytown Democratic Association.

Specialists will be on sight after the meeting to assist those needing to sign up for health insurance.

Howl-O-Ween Party @ Westridge Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center October 30 @ 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm Westridge Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 11901 Jessica Lane Raytown, MO 64138 Westridge Gardens is hosting their Annual Howl-O-Ween Party. They will have lots of Fun, Candy, Tricks & Treats! Don’t forget to wear your costume!

There will be prizes for the winners of the “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Can You Carry a Tune” contests.

This event is open to the public.

Safeguards for Seniors @ Raytown City Hall October 31 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Raytown City Hall 10000 East 59 Street Raytown, MO 64133 Attention Seniors: Have you heard?

The Raytown Council on Aging has scheduled another informational

event for you. Security Safeguards for Seniors will have the Raytown Police Department will be on hand to offer tips and solutions to safety and information and protective measures.

Specialist Karen Earnest will provide valuable information for everyday living. Is your door open to Halloweeners?

Should you leave your car in the drive at night?

Where is your purse when you are shopping, is it on your shoulder or in your cart? Are you harassed by debt collectors, mail and phone solicitations? How can you protect your credit and debit card information?

How can you recognize scams? Come join other seniors at this valuable learning opportunity.

Souper Saturday @ One Spirit United Methodist November 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm One Spirit United Methodist 7900 Blue Ridge Boulevard Raytown, MO 64138 What’s better than hot, homemade soup on a brisk November day? You can enjoy this fall treat at One Spirit United Methodist Church in support of the Shepherd’s Center of Raytown. Choose between homemade ham and bean or vegetable beef soup, accompanied by cornbread, crackers, dessert and a beverage, all for $7.00 per person.

Kid’s Meals are $3 with a hot dog instead of soup. Tickets can be

purchased in advance at the Shepherd’s Center of Raytown Office, 7900 Blue Ridge Blvd or the day of the event. All proceeds will go to support Shepherd’s Center of Raytown programs and services for older adults.

Rice-Tremonti Fall Soups and Crafts @ Rice-Tremonti Home November 2 – November 3 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Rice-Tremonti Home 8801 East 66th Street Raytown, MO 64133 Enjoy hearty homemade soups, cornbread, pies and other desserts and shop for seasonal hand-made craft items before or after your meal. From 11 AM to 4PM the front rooms will be devoted to crafts for sale by their makers. A full meal deal is only $6 for adults. Soups to go will be available. Help support the historic 1844 Rice-Tremonti Home, an all-volunteer, not for profit organization. See you at the house.

Etsy for Beginners @ Mid-Continent Public Library November 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mid-Continent Public Library 6131 Raytown Road Raytown, MO 64133 Turn your passion into a business. Learn how to use Etsy to sell handmade goods, vintage items, and supplies.

We will cover the basics of opening an Etsy shop including listing items, promoting your shop,

and completing sales.

Register online.

Armchair Travels @ Mid-Continent Public Library November 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mid-Continent Public Library 6131 Raytown Road Raytown, MO 64133 Join us for a fun afternoon of virtual travel tours of countries from all over the world. The Raytown Branch will be touring a country on the second Friday of each month. Sit back, relax, and watch a travel DVD. Refreshments are on us.

Registration is required.

MONTHLY MEETINGS American Association of University Women Monthly: Second Monday at 7:00 pm Bickford House, 9110 E 63rd St. 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 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 Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly: Second Tuesday at 7:00 pm Post 4242 Raytown Memorial Post, 6419 Railroad St. (816) 3588843

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Advisory: Be Cautious of Deer Near Highways This Fall Deer-vehicle collisions on Missouri highways increase each fall when bucks become more active and weather turns colder. A recent insurance survey now places Missouri

among the highest states in deer-vehicle crashes. Just two years ago, MoDOT’s Kansas City District was listed five of the top 10 districts for deervehicle collisions in

the state. Lee’s Summit ranked first and second in 2011 for deer-vehicle collisions in Missouri.

Some 3,980 collisions with deer occurred last year on Missouri’s highways, resulting in

five fatalities and 411 injuries.

Be aware that deer are coming out of the wooded areas to reach clearings now. Bucks are seeking mates and establishing their territories. Does are beginning the process of separation from their maturing fawns. And farmers are harvesting corn and beans, driving deer from natural cover into open areas like highways.

Deer crossing signs are posted in areas where collisions or sightings occur frequently, but deer are unpredictable.

Most

(85%) of deer strike crashes occur from 5 p.m. to 6:49 a.m. To increase your longdistance visibility, use your high beams if other cars aren’t approaching.

If you encounter a deer, don’t sound your horn but slow down or stop until the animal passes.

If you see one, others may be right behind.

Swerving may only

place you in the path of the veering animals and you may lose control of your vehicle.

Finally, remember to stay alert, slow down and buckle up.

Most people injured in deer-vehicle collisions weren’t wearing a seat belt.

If you should hit a deer, report the accident to your local sheriff’s office, the Missouri Highway Patrol or municipal police. Don’t approach an injured or frightened deer because their sharp, hard hooves can seriously injure or kill you.

O’Hara 20 Saint Pius X 21

By Brother Richard

Unable to convert on a two-point attempt, the Archbishop O’Hara High School Celtics football team lost in overtime to the Saint Pius X Warriors 20-21.

The Warriors built up a 14-0 halftime score on touchdowns

by Kyle Deters on a 11-yard pass play from Marshall Mason and a 4-yard run by Gabe Akalugwu, both in the

second quarter.

The Celtics cut that score in half in the third quarter with a 15-yard run by Larry Bosworth.

The Celtics had two long TD pass plays called back on holding penalties, but finally in the fourth quarter, scored the tying touchdown on a 16-yard run by Gerard Harker.

Daniel Hoambrcker missed on a field goal attempt with 9 seconds

to go which could have won for Saint Pius during regulation time.

Nicholas Kelliher scored the Warriors’ overtime touchdown on a 2-yard run and Michael Briggs scored O’Hara’s TD on a 4-yard run.

O’Hara’s biggest gainer during the game was a 38-yard pass play from Michael Briggs to Zach Drake.

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Spooky Snack Mix Serve your ghouls and goblins (and human beings) a sweet, salty and colorful snack with this recipe for Spooky Snack Mix. Made with peanuts, pretzels, marshmallows and chocolate chips, it’s a perfect after-school snack and party mix.

Ingredients • 5 cups crispy corn cereal squares • 2 cups cinnamonflavored bear-shaped graham crackers • 2 cups salted peanuts • 2 cups tiny twist pretzels • 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup light corn syrup • 1/2 cup butter OR margarine • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract • 3/8 teaspoon yellow food coloring plus 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring, OR 1/2 teaspoon orange paste food coloring • 2 cups mini marshmallows • 2 cups small candies such as candy corn, candy coated chocolate pieces, etc.

• 1/2 cup white OR semi-sweet chocolate chips

In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, we

have been publishing Marvel variant comic covers each week through

• 2 teaspoons corn oil Preparation 1. Mix together cereal, crackers, peanuts and pretzels in large bowl

sprayed with cooking spray.

2. Combine sugar, corn syrup and butter in saucepan over medium-

high heat.

Stirring frequently, bring to boil and cook for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and add vanilla and food colorings (mixture will bubble). Drizzle glaze over snack mix and toss to coat. Gently stir in marshmallows and candy; immediately spread on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.

3. Melt chocolate chips and oil until smooth.

Drizzle over snack mix and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set chocolate.

4. Store mix in air-tight container.

Marvel Comic Heroes Fight Breast Cancer October. This comic cover series launched in October 2012 to support the Susan

G. Komen for the Cure® by showing comics heroes taking on the evil nemesis,

breast cancer, to raise awareness and educate fans in the fight against

Serves Makes: 18 cups Preparation Time: 25 minutes Chill Time: 30 minutes

Got a favorite, family or awardwinning recipe?

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E-mail to editor@ raytowneagle.com or give us a call at 313-0202 breast cancer. The series appears below.

County Executive Joins Local Mayors to Carve Pumpkins for Local Charities Donations

This week, Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders and nine local mayors will showcase their pumpkin carving skills to help support local charities.

The carved and decorated pumpkins for the “Pumpkin Playoffs” will be on display in the first floor lobby of the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence beginning Tuesday, October 22.

Each pumpkin is meant to symbolize the community that each elected official serves.

Voting to select the public’s favorite pumpkin will begin Tuesday at

Raytown Mayor David Bower’s entry noon and will end at noon on Saturday, October 26.

Citizens can cast their votes by checking their favorite entry on donation envelopes and dropping

the envelopes, with their monetary donations, into a locked ballot box. Whichever pumpkin receives the most funds will be declared this year’s winner.

Whichever pumpkin receives the most donations will be declared the winner.

All donations will stay with the charity it was intended to be given to.

“This is a fun way for us to raise money

for a good cause,” said County Executive Sanders.

“It is our hope that this event draws attention to the wonderful people throughout our community who dedicate themselves to helping those in need.”

The Pumpkin Playoffs participants and their charities: Jackson County, County Executive Mike Sanders Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired Blue Springs Mayor

Carson Ross - Community Services League of Blue Springs Grain Valley Mayor Mike Todd - Grain Valley Holiday Senior Baskets Grandview Mayor Steve Dennis - Grandview Assistance Program Independence Mayor Don Reimal - Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City (Independence Unit) Kansas City Mayor Sly James - Turn the Page KC

Lee’s Summit Mayor Randy Rhoads - One Good Meal Oak Grove Mayor Mark Fulks - Community Services League of Oak Grove Raytown Mayor David Bower - Raytown Three Trails Kiwanis Sugar Creek Mayor Matt Mallinson - Sugar Creek Citizens Civic Relief Commission

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Friday, October 25, 2013

O’Hara Students Present Donation To Water.org Founder And Earn Reaching 4 Excellence Award

By Kimberly J. Felz Two senior students at O’Hara High School, JD Meyers and Corbett McKinney, met with Gary White, co-founder of Water. org, on Tuesday at the Nonprofit (NP) Connect Conference that was held at the Kansas City Convention Center on October 21-22.

Gary is the lunch Keynote Speaker for the event.

Barbara Schrader, Development Officer for O’Hara High School, made arrangements for the boys to join the conference for the “lunch” portion so that the boys could meet Gary White, also an alumni of O’Hara, and present him with the check for the monies they raised for his organization.

The boys orchestrated the Flood 5K Run that

was held in late September. The benefit of the run was for Water. org that happens to be the organization that Gary helped develop and whose goal it is to solve the world’s water and sanitation crisis. Gary was the lunch Keynote Speaker on Tuesday, presenting, “On Fire for Water: A Candid Conversation with Gary White”.

The NP Connect Conference encourages philanthropy.

Philanthropists come in every size and matter….the retired individuals, the current professionals… the high school students. In addition to this opportunity, the boys were highlighted on Fox 4 as part of the Reaching 4 Excellence Award that they earned for their service toward others.

J.D. Meyers, left and Corbett McKinney, right present Gary White, center, the donation to Water.org

Scholarship for High School Seniors Heading for Criminal Justice Careers Sheriff Mike Sharp is announcing the availability of the John Dennis Scholarship, for Criminal Justice majors only, which will be awarded by the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association.

The scholarship, in the amount of one-thousand dollars, will be presented to sixteen college-bound Missouri high school seniors who intend to pursue a criminal justice career and will be attending a Missouri college or university.

Applicants must be in good standing with their

school, have a good reference from their school counselor, demonstrate financial need, have a 2.0 GPA or greater, and be active in extra-curricular activities. Also required, a paragraph attached to the application detailing goals ten years after high school graduation.

Students interested in applying for the scholarship may obtain the application on line at http//:www.mosheriffs. com and click the Scholarship tab; send an email to Karen Logan at karen@mosheriffs.com to

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