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Salon owner charged with murder, arson in fire that killed KC firefighters
By Kris Collins Pop That Thang, a party and popcorn joint, opened in early October and the owners made it known during a ribbon-cutting ceremony this past Friday that they intend to be in the same location for a long time. A long, long, long time, if you ask Darrell Hardin, husband to Pop That Thang Owner Tracie Hardin. The business is the newest addition to the Raytown Plaza and a fine addition in the eyes of Mayor Mike McDonough “Tracie and Darrell, on behalf of the city of Raytown, thank you, as the chamber said, for picking Raytown,” McDonough said at the ribbon-cutting event. “You guys are here in the downtown area where we’re going to try our darnedest to make it a really great place for people to come and have these kinds of businesses. That’s what we’re looking for downtown. You’re one of the first ones to be added to these other businesses. We’re glad you’re here. We’re looking forward to the holidays coming up with you guys popping a lot of good popcorn.” Hardin had dabbled in sales and her husband rented out prop-
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Photo by Kris Collins Tracie and Darrell Hardin cut the red ribbon in front of their business, Pop That Thang, with friends, family, chamber officials and elected officials Oct. 23.
erties before, but this was her first big dive into the business world, having quit her full-time job just a week ago.
“I’ve always sold something,” Tracie Hardin said. “I’ve sold vacuum cleaners one time, I’ve sold lingerie, I’ve sold candles; all the
little things. I think I was always bred to be an entrepreneur, but just never put my hand on something like this.”
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Benetti’s coffee “throwdown” raises $650 for REAP
Nearly 100 people packed into Benetti’s Coffee Experience this past Friday evening for live music, food, beer, and for bragging rights among the Kansas City Metro Area baristas as the best latte foam artist. The proceeds from the event went to Raytown Emergency Assistance Program, or REAP. “It was cool to be able get to 100 people that had never heard of REAP before and have that group understand that there’s still need in their community,” said Holly Grimwood, REAP executive director. Thirty people participated in the latte art contest, or throwdown. Local barista Simeon Brecker walked away as the victor. Though $650 isn’t a windfall, Grimwood said every dollar counts and the every dollar raised goes to REAP because there was no overhead for the event, as the supplies were donated. Grimwood said REAP is planning to make the event an annual occurrence.
Photos courtesy Holly Grimwood Approximately 100 people filed into Benetti’s Coffee Experience Oct. 23 for the REAP benefit throwdown.
Thirty people competed in throwdown to showcase their command of latte art.
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From left, Rachel Smith, owner of Benetti’s, Kiersten Perry, owner of Messenger Coffee, and REAP’s Holly Grimwood pose at the benefit throwdown Oct. 23.
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A Kansas City woman was charged Oct. 27 with arson and two counts of murder for starting a fire in a building on Independence Avenue that resulted in the deaths of Kansas City Fire Department firefighters Larry Leggio and John Mesh Oct. 12. Thu Hong Nguyen, 43, faces one count of first-degree arson and two counts of second-degree murder or felony murder, which is when a death occurs while a felony is carried out. Gregory Gant, special agent in charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Kansas City Field Division, along with Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker and Kansas City Fire Chief Paul Berardi, gave more information on the fire investigation during a press conference Tuesday afternoon. “Regardless of the badge on our uniforms, those who dedicate their lives to protecting the public form a brotherhood that bonds all of us together,” Gant said Tuesday. “That brotherhood and the loss of these two heroic public servants have weighed heavily on the National Response Team members and agents of the Kansas City Field Division, who have spent the last several days tirelessly examining the fire scene and conducting interviews and pursuing leads in this investigation. “After hours of hard work with members of our investigative team, we have determined that this fire was intentionally set, and is a crime of arson.” According to court records, a federal fire investigator for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives stated that he believes the fire originated in the northeast corner of the LN Salon and Spa at 2614 Independence Ave. An investigation established that Nguyen was the last occupant of the salon on the night of the fire. She also told investigators she received insurance proceeds from other recent fires — the first was on July 25, 2013 at Nails USA in Lee’s Summit. Nguyen was an employee at the time. The fire was ruled accidental. The second fire occurred Jan. 6, 2015 at 2608 Independence Ave. in apt. No. 2, which subsequently damaged LN Salon and Spa, which is owned by Nguyen. It was determined to have been intentionally set and was classified as incendiary. According to the probable cause statement, written by an ATF special agent, “The fire was caused by the intentional ignition of com-
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Special election Nov. 3 to fill House vacancies In July, Gov. Jay Nixon set a special election Nov. 3 to fill vacant House of Representatives seats in the 29th District, the 36th District and the 89th District The seat in the 29th District, located in Jackson County, became vacant after state Rep. Noel Torpey resigned. The seat in the 36th District, located in Kansas City, became vacant after state Rep. Kevin McManus resigned due to his election to the City Council of Kansas City. The seat in the 89th District, located in St. Louis County, became vacant when state Rep.
John Diehl Jr. resigned. These are currently the only vacant seats in the General Assembly. Candidates for 29th District representative are: Rory Rowland , Democratic; Brian DeMoss, Republican; Richard W. McKie, Constitution; Candidates for 36th District representative are: Daron McGee, Democratic;Timothy E. Peterman, Libertarian; Mary Ann Drape, Independent. Candidates for 89th District representative are: Al Gerber, Democratic; Dean Plocher, Republican.
67th Terrace and Maple closed for two weeks According to the city of Raytown, 67th Terrace and Maple Avenue to Raytown Road will
be closed for approximately two weeks from the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
KC Interfaith Council members attend national convention On Oct. 15 through 19, 13 directors of the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council participated in the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Salt Lake City, Utah. For the first time, more than 50 percent of presenters were women. “The inaugural Women’s Assembly opened the Parliament with amazing energy, determined to work for peace, justice, and environmental sustainability at the local, national, and international levels,” said Barb McAtee, Baha’i Faith Director of the Council. More than 10,000 people from 50 major faiths and 80
nations signed six declarations, addressing issues of climate change; hate speech, war and violence; income inequality; the human rights and dignity of women; emerging leaders among the world’s youth; and indigenous peoples. The largest gathering since its inception in 1893, it was the first parliament held in the United States since that time. “We returned to Kansas City with a vision of how to become the most welcoming city in the world, focused on elimination of extreme poverty, religious literacy, environmental sustainability, with respect and celebration of diversity,” McAtee said.
Spring Valley Elementary celebrates Lights On Afterschool Spring Valley Elementary School and Burke Compass Elementary School in Kansas City are joining together for a virtual celebration of a nationwide event aimed at bringing awareness to the importance of after school programs. “Lights On Afterschool is an opportunity to raise awareness for the important role that afterschool programs play in the lives of youth and families all around the state of Missouri,” said Terri Foulkes, Executive Director of the Missouri After-School Network. Lights On Afterschool is celebrated at over 8,000 local events across the country, and draws awareness to the role after-school programs play in keeping youth safe and supervised when school is out, providing needed supports to working parents, and ex-
panding learning outside of the traditional classroom and school day. The Raytown Great Expectations staff hopes students will, “Reach, grow, connect, and discover,” according to Director Tonya Crompton. The event will include remarks from Spring Valley Elementary School Principal Dr. Judith Campbell, LINC Director Wes Cunningham, Burke Compass Elementary School Principal Dr. Camp, and youth and parents that benefit from the afterschool program. Students will also showcase why they enjoy their afterschool programs and will share what types of activities they have participated in and projects they have completed throughout the school year. For more information, contact Tonya Crompton at tonya.crompton@raytownschools.org or 816-268-7086.
THCF to award $290,000 in grants Truman Heartland Community Foundation is will award more than $290,000 in grants to 55 nonprofits serving the community on Nov. 13 at its Annual Grants Luncheon. The luncheon, held in honor of Community Foundation week, will be held at the Adam’s Mark Hotel at 11:30 a.m. Representatives from all grant recipient organizations are invited to attend. Truman Heartland Community Foundation awards community grants annually that fit in its four interest areas: Arts and Humanities, Education, Community Betterment, and Health and Welfare. Grant awards range from $1,000 to $23,000, and
will be awarded from various endowed Foundation funds as well as funds from THCF’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and the Junior Service League of Independence. The following organizations in the Raytown area will receive grant awards: Cave Springs Association for Children’s Natural Playground; Friends of Rice-Tremonti Home Association for ongoing restoration; Jewish Family Services for Help@Home, Raytown Christian Church for Summer Lunch Ministry; Raytown Emergency Assistance Program for Thanksgiving Birds & Baskets; and Southeast Enterprises for Holiday Recycling Drive.
Southeast Enterprises 2015-2016 Holiday Light Recycling Drive In 2011, Southeast launched its first drive with the intent of providing work opportunities for its employees with developmental disabilities and diverting solid waste from local landfills. With limited time and resources,
Southeast partnered with 11 Sutherland’s locations to collect approximately 500 pounds of lights. The event is now in its fourth year. From 2012 through 2014, Southeast aggressively pursued partnerships with a variety of schools, busi-
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In just a few days, witches, zombies and vampires will be converging on your house, asking for candy. As is the case every Halloween, you’ll likely be merely amused over the sight of these costumed characters. But in other areas of life, such as the investment world, you may need to watch out for some seemingly scary entities. Here are a few of them: • The Horrendous Headline – Big, glaring headlines rarely offer any comfort to investors. Whether it’s political squabbles at home, conflicts in the Middle East or the debt crisis in the eurozone, there’s always something happening that’s perceived as jeopardizing the stability of the financial markets. Yet these threats are often overblown, and the markets have proven quite
resilient for decades. Here in the United States, the most powerful economic engine in the history of the world has offered investment opportunities as crises have come and gone. • The Terrible Tipster – He or she could be anyone – your neighbor, friend or relative. But whatever their origins, Terrible Tipsters have one thing in common: They like to tout “hot” stocks or “can’t miss” opportunities. The problem is that by the time you actually hear about a hot stock, it may already be cooling off. And the “can’t miss” opportunities often do indeed miss. Don’t waste time, effort – and money – seeking a shortcut to investment success: There isn’t one. Instead, stick with an investment strategy that’s suitable for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.
• The Scary Statement – When the market is down, you probably dread seeing your investment statements. But don’t let a few bad months, or even a bad year, cause you to stuff your money under your mattress. The financial markets can turn around pretty quickly, and if you’re out of the market when the next rally begins, you’ll miss out on some potentially big gains. So, put those negative statements aside and look back at your investment results over a period of many years – the big picture might look a lot less frightening than you’d imagine. • The Fearsome Forecast – The performance of the financial markets is notoriously hard to predict – but that doesn’t stop a slew of fortune-tellers from trying. And the same is true of the economy as a whole – predictions
abound, but many of them prove far off base. You can always adjust your portfolio, as needed, in response to changing market or economic conditions, but don’t act on these possible circumstances just because someone, somewhere, has predicted them. Instead, follow tried-and-true principles such as diversification, which can help reduce the impact of volatility on your holdings. (However, diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) The ghouls and goblins you see on Halloween are unlikely to cause you nightmares. And the various phantoms of the investment world may prove just as illusory. Don’t let them scare you away from investing. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
City prepares for winter months As the warm weather fades and leaves turn, the city of Raytown is preparing for winter. This past week, the city received 1,400 tons of salt, which is estimated to last most of the season. Public works fleet mechanics have been working diligently to get all city vehicles ready for the first snow. This includes getting all the snow plow gear ready for the trucks and the trucks ready to put on the snow plow gear. All connections, bearings, hoses, pins, straps, et cetera are checked, repaired or replaced, lubricated, and tightened as needed. All the plows and their attachments
are also checked in case they are in need of any repairs. This includes the “cutting edge” that does the actual scraping of snow off the roadways. These in-depth checks make sure that everything is ready for that first storm to avoid any unforeseen problems. These checks and repairs are scheduled to be complete by the end of October. Parks Department Raytown’s Parks and Recreation Department have begun to winterize its facilities. Park employees have been busy at Super Splash doing repairs of the pool equipment including the concession stands and staff areas. They have
worked on pumps, slides, roofs and painting. All drinking fountains, restrooms, decorative fountains, irrigation systems and water spigots will be drained and the water will be shut off. It is necessary for city parks operations staff to shut off water to facilities before the first frost or freeze due to the fact that these facilities are not climate controlled. If facilities were not shut off, the consequence would be broken pipes and waterlines. All tennis courts and ball fields also get their automatic lighting systems checked. Colman Park’s ball fields
have had agricultural lime applied to the infield and warning track areas. This helps prevent game rainouts, improves infield drainage and provides for better softball play. Additionally all turf areas are overseeded and fertilized twice in the fall. As with Public Works, the park department also has snow removal equipment and trucks to prepare for use this winter. They work with the Public Works department in snow removal and maintain the parks open areas. For more information visit our website at: www.raytown. mo.us.
Cold weather rule effective Nov. 1 kept. • Requires that customers be notified by mail 10 days before the date the utility in-
The Missouri Public Service Commission’s Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers with heatrelated utility bills, goes into effect Nov. 1 and will remain in effect through March 31, 2016. The Cold Weather Rule has been a part of the commission’s rules and regulations since 1977. The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural gas and electric utilities under the commission’s jurisdiction that provide heat-related service. Municipally operated systems, cooperatives and those that provide propane delivered by truck are not under PSC jurisdiction. “Costs for heating a home during the coldest months of the year can present a significant challenge for some families,” said Public Service Commission Chairman Daniel Hall. “The Cold Weather Rule is designed to help struggling consumers meet that challenge.” The Cold Weather Rule: • Prohibits the disconnection of heat-related service when the temperature is predicted to drop below 32 degrees during the following 24-hour period. • Provides more lenient payment terms permitting reconnection of service for natural gas and/or electric customers. • Prohibits the disconnection of registered elderly and disabled customers who meet certain income guidelines who make a minimum payment. • Allows a customer to register with the utility if he or she is 65 years of age or older; is disabled to the extent that the customer has filed with the utility a form submitted by a medical physician attesting that your household must have natural gas or electric utility service provided in the home to maintain life or health; or the customer has obtained a formal award letter issued from the federal government of disability benefits. • Allows customers to budget payments over 12 months. • May allow customers to extend payment of pre-existing arrears beyond 12 months. • Does not require a deposit if payment agreement is
tends to shut off service; that an attempt be made to contact the customer within 96 hours before the shut off; that
an attempt be made to contact the customer right before the shut off; that notice is left
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION STATE OF MISSOURI STATE REPRESENTATIVE - 29th DISTRICT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Notice is hereby given to the registered qualified voters of the House of Representatives 29th District of Missouri, that a Special Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. The Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners will conduct the election in that part of the District within its jurisdiction. The Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners will conduct the election in that part of the District within its jurisdiction. The Honorable Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, Governor of the State of Missouri, issued a Writ of Election dated July 28, 2015, to call the Special Election to fill the unexpired term. The official ballot will be substantially in the following form: SAMPLE BALLOT STATE OF MISSOURI FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE – 29TH DISTRICT (Unexpired Term) DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN CONSTITUTION
RORY ROWLAND BRIAN DEMOSS RICHARD W. MCKIE
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS JACKSON COUNTY Using blue or black ink, completely fill in the box next to the question response of your choice like this: Fill in the box completely. To cast a vote for a write-in, use blue or black ink to fill in the box corresponding to that office. Write in the candidate’s name on the write-in line provided. KANSAS CITY Vote for candidate by darkening the oval beside the name(s) for which you wish to vote. (If you wish to vote for a candidate whose name does not appear on the ballot, but who has filed as a write-in candidate, write the name of the individual on the line provided and darken the oval beside the line.) The following is a list of the polling (voting) locations: JACKSON COUNTY BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 5 3,4 North Rock Creek Korte Elementary 2437 S Hardy Ave 5 Trinity Presbyterian Church 1400 W Sheley Rd 6 South Independence Library 13700 E 35th St 8 Gudgell Park Community of Christ 500 E Gudgell Ave 9 Midwest Genealogy Center Library 3440 S Lees Summit Rd BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 7 1,2 Life Connection Church 3883 Blue Ridge Blvd 3,4 Christ United Methodist Church 14506 E 39th St 5,9 East 39th Street Community of Christ 15006 E 39th St 7 Noland Roa d Baptist Church 4505 S Noland Rd 8 Quality Inn & Suites 4200 S Noland Rd BLUE TOWNSHIP SUB-DISTRICT 8 3 Midwest Genealogy Center Library 3440 S Lees Summit Rd BROOKING TOWNSHIP Raytown South High 8211 Sterling Ave KANSAS CITY WARD 23 14 Blue Ridge Blvd United Methodist Church 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd KANSAS CITY WARD 24 4*,1,3,5, Pebble Creek Assembly of God 13800 E 51st St 6,29 9*,2,10, Little Blue Baptist Church 7119 Noland Rd 11 15*12,13 Lane Avenue Baptist Church 9003 E 87th St 16,17,19,20,27,31 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners has caused its name to be hereunto signed and the official seal affixed this 28th day of August, 2015. JACKSON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS Robert C. Nichols, Jr., Director Mary Ellen Miller, Chairman Tammy L. Brown, Director Colleen M. Scott, Secretary ATTEST: Vacant, Member Colleen M. Scott, Secretary Michael K. Whitehead, Member NOTICE OF ACCESSIBILITY FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that, where a regular polling place has limited accessibility, a disabled or elderly voter may be provided an alternative means of casting his or her ballot. Such means may include reassignment to an accessible polling place, curbside voting, assisted voting or voting by absentee ballot. A voter may apply for an absentee ballot in person or by mail, or may have a relative or guardian apply in person on his or her behalf. If an absentee voter is disabled or incapacitated, the notary requirement is waived. In addition, voters requiring assistance may be assisted by a person of the voter's choice. 19
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rebate from the wire pays employee wages. This year, Southeast is excited to build on its success and collect over 40,000 pounds of lights with the help from many sponsors and partners. Lights may be dropped off at any of participating locations. The drive runs from Nov. 14 through Jan. 16, 2016. Drop site locations and more information is available at www.kcrecyclelights.com.
Kansas City man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for drug trafficking A Kansas City, Kansas, was sentenced Oct. 26 to 30 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said. Jesus Octavio ValdezAguirre, 25, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The factual basis for the plea states that from January 2014 to September 2014
Valdez-Aguirre was part of drug trafficking organization that distributed methamphetamine in the metro Kansas City area. The methamphetamine was manufactured in Mexico, smuggled to California and then to Kansas. On Sept. 5, 2014, investigators arrested ValdezAguirre and other. Among the items seized were more than $5,000 in cash and a drug ledger.
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Jason Offutt Chain restaurants and motels, Wal-mart and a John Deere dealership drape the few miles of U.S. 65 that pass through Marshall, Missouri. This town of about 12,000 was once the home of statesman John Marshall (after whom the town was named), jazz musician Bob James, and Marshall’s former mayor (now deceased) Mitch Geisler, a Kansas police officer during the investigation of the Clutter murders in Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood.” But the town’s most famous resident was a dog. The Chamber of Commerce boasts, “Marshall: Smart Dog, Nice Folks.” The town was once home to an English Llewellyn Setter named Jim the Wonder Dog – a dog that could read the written word and, as legend claims, could read minds. There aren’t many people left who remember Jim personally – he died in 1937. But Mary Burge of nearby Arrow Rock remembered Jim. Mary was a child and part of one of Jim the Wonder Dog’s miracles. “I had this dress on and a red and white spotted bow,” Mary said. Her family had come to town that Saturday to shop and had gathered in Marshall’s meeting spot, Sam VanArsdale’s Ruff Hotel. “Mr. Sam (Jim’s owner) said ‘Jim, go to the girl with the red dress on.’” The English Llewellyn setter went to a group of girls standing in the hotel lobby – Mary was one of them – looked at each one and walked back to his owner. “There were three of us with red dresses,” Mary said. “So (VanArsdale) said ‘go over to the girl with the red and white polka dotted dress.’ Well, there were two of us. He went back and you could tell he didn’t know what to do.”
Then VanArsdale narrowed it down for Jim. He told him to pick the girl with the polka dotted bow in her hair. The dog walked to Mary. He’d picked the one girl with a bow. “And (Jim) just gave a sigh to say ‘I’m glad I finally found the girl.’” Unusual? Not for Jim. When VanArsdale got the pup in 1925 from a fellow hunter, he hoped Jim would be a good quail-hunting dog. He was, but when Jim was three, VanArsdale discovered Jim knew a lot more than a dog should. “To me he was psychic,” said Mildred Conner, president of the Saline County Historical Society. “They don’t want me to say that, but he knew things before they happened.” During Jim’s life, he picked seven straight Kentucky Derby winners and the winner of the 1936 presidential election. He could predict the sex of an unborn baby and was able to identify different types of trees, shrubs and cars. He understood commands in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, shorthand, and Morse code. “(VanArsdale) said ‘Jim someone’s in here with brown and white shoes’ and Jim went and picked him out,” said Ken Yowell, former executive director of the Marshall Chamber of Commerce and Jim the Wonder Dog buff. Scientists and veterinarians at the University of Missouri tested Jim and, although Jim had a wider-than-average brow for a setter, the scientists and veterinarians concluded he was just a normal dog – even though he responded to requests in many foreign languages. During Jim’s life he was featured in Field and Stream, Missouri Ruralist, Missouri Life Magazine, Ripley’s Believe It or Not and The Kansas City Star. Jim died of natural causes March 18, 1937 and was buried near Marshall’s Ridge Park Cemetery. Jason Offutt’s latest book, “Across a Corn-Swept Land: An epic beer run through the Upper Midwest,” is available at amazon.com. A native of Missouri, Jason currently teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri State University and has earned many humor writer awards throughout his career. His racy first novel, “A Funeral Story,” is available at amazon.com.
Frank Sinatra, ‘Ole Blue Eyes’ Not easy to deal with
By George Michaud If one wished to book Frank Sinatra in 1978 to 1982 and you were not known to him, his best friend Jilly or a familiar management or booking company, the price was a minimum of $125,000 for one show, plus whatever costs were involved with his “rider.” A rider to an entertainment contract entails personal wishes such as what items he or she wanted in his or her dressing room while occupying it, i.e., types of liquor (some stars wanted a full bar available to fans and friends. It would encompass everything from how many towels in the bathroom to snack trays and would specify exactly what they wanted to snack on.) Riders also include transportation by limousine from an airport to a hotel close to the venue, what time they would want a limousine available for their personal use and so much more. With many of the bigger stars it even specified the color car they wanted. Security issues were all spelled out, like how many guards they wanted and where and when. The bigger stars had a personal bodyguard with whom local security would work. In some cases, more than one dressing room was requested
for the band that went down the road with the star, hotel rooms for them and other amenities. The rider could cost a producer thousands of dollars. In some cases, it was just the basics and the costs were minimal. My first time booking Sinatra, I had to go through my partner Stan Irwin. When I did that, the price instantly went down to a base of $70,000, with half payable at the time of signing the contract, a quarter before the first show started and the final quarter payable at the completion of the engagement in cash. Beside Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and Johnny Carson commanded the highest fees and easily got what they asked for as long as the venue had the seating capacity to take in plenty to pay the costs and make a profit for the producer, booker, agent and personal management fees. During the early 1980s I was inundated with “special events” where a top-name entertainer was requested and it was my job to get that name for the best price, get the booking consummated and follow up right to the completion of each engagement. My first time booking Sinatra was a headache from the beginning. When I shook his hand that night I could detect the odor of liquor. Sinatra was slurring his words, swaying back and forth and I wondered if he was going to make it that night. It got me very nervous because this was an important engagement. Sinatra’s right-hand man came over to me and he said, “My name is Jilly Rizzo and I’ll assure you that Mr. Sinatra will be in top form tonight. If you
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10/21/2015 18:47:08 570.030A - STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 8400 block E 83 ST
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FBI looking for bank robbery suspect
Police are searching for a suspect in the robbery of a bank on State Line Road at approximately 11 a.m. Oct. 22 in Prairie Village, Kansas. The suspect, a black male approximately six feet tall in his mid-30s wearing a black hoodie, black pants, black shoes and baseball cap, stole an undisclosed amount of money from Community America Credit Union, which is inside of Hy-Vee grocery store, at 7620 State Line Road. The FBI’s Kansas City Office reported the suspect has a loss of pigmentation around his face and gave the teller a demand note. There were no injuries and no weapon was displayed. The suspect fled
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10/23/2015 02:54:08 564.011D - BURGLARY/ATTEMPTED FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESID. NIGHT 7800 block E 87 ST
10/23/2015 12:37:05 Recov. Prop. - Recovered Property 10000 block E 59 St
10/23/2015 02:54:08 564.011D - BURGLARY/ATTEMPTED FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESID. NIGHT 7800 block E 87 ST
10/22/2015 16:50:51 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 10300 block 350 HW
10/23/2015 11:35:52 569.170D - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESIDENCE DAY (F) 7300 block ELM Av
10/22/2015 18:42:09 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 Hw
10/23/2015 12:13:24 Recov. Prop. - Recovered Property 10000 block E 59 ST
10/22/2015 19:03:16 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION
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10/23/2015 14:10:26 569.170J - BURGLARY 2ND/ NO FORCE/NON RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 7900 block WOODSON RD 10/23/2015 14:26:47 Recov. Prop. - Recovered Property 10000 block E 59 ST 10/23/2015 16:18:39 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 9800 block E 61 ST 10/23/2015 17:37:12 Att to Locate - Attempt to locate vehicle 7200 block Raytown Rd
10/23/2015 17:53:47 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 Hw 10/24/2015 02:31:07 Suicide Att - Suicide Attempt 6600 block MAYWOOD AVE 10/24/2015 07:48:24 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 6600 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 10/24/2015 08:15:49 569.170F - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 8400 block JAMES A REED RD 10/24/2015 10:16:11 28.103 - CITY, VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION 10300 block E 63 ST
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Man charged in July Kansas City man shooting on Benton Blvd pleads guilty to role in
Photos courtesy of the FBI Photo taken from a surveillance system shows the suspect in the Oct. 22 robbery of Community American Credit Union, at 7620 State Line Road.
initially on foot northbound to a black Cadillac sedan, a newer model, parked near 76th Street and Segamore Road, according to police.
Vehicle similar to the get-away vehicle used in the robbery.
Mexican man sentenced to 30 years in federal drug case A Mexican citizen who entered the United States illegally was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in federal prison for drug trafficking in Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said in a statement. Mario Saucedo-Avalos, 40, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. In his plea, he admitted that beginning in January 2014 he was part of
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an organization trafficking methamphetamine in the Kansas City metro area. On March 21, 2014, investigators watched as SaucedoAvalos arrived at a meeting with an undercover buyer. Saucedo-Avalos was driving a white Cadillac Escalade and the meeting took place in the parking lot at a Lowe’s store in Roeland Park. Saucedo-Avalos sold the buyer
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$3k bank theft
A 21-year-old Kansas City man was charged Oct. 23 in connection with the shooting on July 27 of another man in the area of 43rd Street and Benton Boulevard. Davonta J. Dennis-Smith, 21, faces charges of firstdegree assault and armed criminal action, according to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office. According to court records, police found the victim, suffering from multiple gunshots, on the sidewalk in the 4000 block of Benton Boulevard. Witnesses told police that Dennis-Smith and the victim had allegedly
been arguing over a dead dog, when the Dennis-Smith reportedly pulled a handgun from his pants and shot the victim. Prosecutors have requested a bond of $200,000.
A Kansas City woman was killed this past week near Oak Grove after she was struck by a vehicle. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 39-year-old Kelley S. Malone was hit by a 1993 Chevrolet Caprice at approximately 8:30 p.m. this past Wednesday on South
Outer Road, just west of Route F, while she was walking in the roadway. She was transferred to an area hospital and pronounced dead approximately 40 minutes later. No injury is listed in the crash report for the driver of the Chevrolet. This is the 38th fatal crash in Troop A for 2015.
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A Kansas City man pleaded guilty Oct. 21 to charges in connection to his role in a 2014 robbery of Bank of America, according to Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Lorene Harris, 54, of Kansas City, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to the charge contained in an Aug. 26, 2014 federal indictment. Harris; plead admitted that he stole $3,000 from Bank of America, at 6320 Prospect Ave., Aug. 4, 2014. Harris cut in front of everyone in line when he entered the bank and told a teller to, “give me the money.” The teller asked Harris if this was a robbery and he responded that he was robbing the bank. The teller asked if he had a “note or something” and Harris told the teller he could write a note. Harris requested a piece of paper, then passed the note and asked for the
money. However, when the teller put about $5,000 dollars on the counter, Harris told her to give him less. The teller took approximately $2,000 back and Harris took the remaining money. Harris then asked what he should do next. He indicated he would wait outside; however; he fled from the bank on foot. Harris was identified after bank surveillance photos appeared on the news. The following day, Harris was arrested by Raytown police officers who were dispatched with paramedics to a convenience store. Harris, who was complaining of chest pains, told officers he robbed Bank of America the day before. Under federal statutes, Harris is subject to a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison without parole, plus a fine up to $250,000. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.
Man charged in mother’s death by gun, bat, knife By Kris Collins A 23-year-old Independence man has been charged in the death of his mother by allegedly shooting, stabbing and bludgeoning her in an Independence residence Oct. 24. According to court docu-
ments, Shane M. Harrelson is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for the death of his mother, 47-year-old Michelle R. Harrelson. According to police documents, a witness called police at approximately 5:53 p.m. Saturday to report the victim
was dead and that Harrelson was “out of control.” When officers arrived at the victim’s home in the 1300 block of E. Mechanic Avenue, they were directed to a brush pile where they found the victim’s body. Officers reportedly observed Harrelson in a detached garage working on a
freehand tattoo on his inner thigh of the word “MOM,” police documents state. A witness told police he arrived at the home at approximately 4 – 4:30 p.m. and could not find the victim or Harrelson. The witness reported to police Harrelson
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Next week we’ll cover more than five decades of musical successes and movie successes Sinatra had. From the movie “From Here to Eternity” to his TV show, he was growing in stature throughout the world with his hundreds of recordings, and Paul Anka wrote some of his biggest hits. That’s all the room we have for this week. See you next week and, as always, stay happy. Go Royals. The World Series is getting to be a habit, and Kansas City loves that.
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Pop continued from page 1 Hardin, a long-time Raytown resident, said opening the business was challenging but made easier by the folks at Raytown City Hall and at the chamber, specifically Chamber President Vicki Turnbow. “She really loves Raytown and she helped me stay in Raytown,” Hardin said. “A lot of people outside of Raytown tried to divert me to different areas to open my first business so I could have more revenue, but this is home. And we might branch out. We might Pop That Thang in Grandview, or Pop That Thang in Blue Springs, or down on 39th Street one day, but this is base.” For Hardin, part of the allure of Raytown was the small-town, rural feel. “When we did our business plan, we wanted it to be a fun place where families could come and sit at the bar and just hang out for a while,” she said. “We didn’t want it to be a convenience store where people come in and get some cotton candy and leave. “We wanted our shop to be a community place for people to sit down and get to know each other and have fun.” The store has seven base
flavors, including plain, with 11 additional flavors to mix in, like cheesy jalapeno, caramel nutty or grape pop. The most popular is the Chicago Pop. It comes highly recommended by Hardin. “That’s like a caramel with cheese on it. That’s a favorite for just about everybody,” she said. “If they say they want cheese or they say they want caramel, we have them try the Chicago, and then they take that every time.” Pop That Thang isn’t set up like a grab-and-go store. There is a long, inviting bar, arcade games, a carousel, and no shortage of things to snack or sip on. Hardin said, pending a state license, her business will offer soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt. “Originally we were thinking about popcorn only and then we were thinking maybe if that doesn’t make us enough money for the rent then we would need to do something extra,” Hardin said. “And we love kids. That’s what we’ve done in our church all the time. We’re always hugging somebody’s kid or something. We thought, ‘We need to do birthday parties for children,’ so we put the two ideas together and blended it: parties and popcorn.” Pop That Thang has hosted several parties already
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Photo by Kris Collins Mayor Mike McDonough, right, congratulates Tracie and Darrell Hardin on the opening of their business.
and is even getting requests from some adults to host their next birthday parties. (Hardin’s sister-in-law plans to have her Michael Jacksonthemed party there.) “Our parties are one at a time, one important person at a time,” Hardin said. “They’re personal. For a kid,
we spend time with the parent understanding what the child likes and so we cater the specifically around them. It’s called an All-About-Me Party. We try to put the child up front and center. “People say, ‘Why don’t you find a bigger building? You could do more par-
ties, you could make more money.’ I was thinking of the whole Chuck E. Cheese thing, and, being a grandma now, I have some little ones. To go there is so chaotic. It drives me insane. There are so many parties going around. I said, ‘No, we want to do one party, let people
have this experience, and the next one will come.’” Pop That Thang is open from 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 3 — 7 p.m. Sunday. Parties are by appointment. More information on the business is available at www.PopKC. com.
KC’s MCPL and County Prosecutor make World Series wagers
Kansas City’s Mid-Continent Public Library and New York Public Library Mid-Continent Public Library Director Steven Potter is so convinced that the Kansas City Royals will win the World Series that he has challenged New York Public Library President Anthony Marx to a wager for bragging rights. If the Mets defeat the Royals, Potter will contribute a supply of MCPL’s special “Library Lovers” coffee custom blended by the Roasterie, a Kansas City barbecue lunch, and copies of “Cowtown” and “Life is Too Short for Anything but Love.” In addition, he has
pledged a donation to each library’s summer reading program and to wear a Mets hat to a meeting with all 900 library staff and a November tour of all 31 library branches. If the Royals defeat the Mets, Marx will donate a supply of New York bagels, Magnolia cupcakes, five of the best books about New York City ever written, as chosen by NYPL’s expert librarians, and its lion mascot will wear a Kansas City Royals item in front of NYPL’s Fifth Avenue location for one hour. The libraries are already engaged in a championship caliber “bookspine” battle on Twitter and Facebook that will continue throughout the
series. County Prosecutor and Queens DA Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker and the Queens (New York) District Attorney Richard A Brown have agreed to a friendly wager on the 2015 World Series featuring the Kansas City Royals against the New York Mets – Kansas City barbeque and New York City hero sandwiches. “My Kansas City Royals play with grit and heart, and with the energy of an entire city behind them,” Baker said. “So I’d respectfully request that District Attorney Brown send some extra spicy peppers on my hero sandwich.”
Baker said she will wager slabs of ribs from Kansas City’s Gates and Sons Bar-BQ. If the Royals become world champions, Brown has agreed to send hero sandwiches from Mama’s of Corona, an oldstyle Italian deli near the Mets stadium of Citi Field. Baker said she’d also like to up the wager to include a Royals hat to be worn for a day by Brown if the Mets do not prevail. She would agree to don a Mets cap if the NL champs win. “I’m sure both teams’ fans feel like they’re due for a championship,” Baker added. “But it’s time for the Royals to finish this and take the crown.”
“As the New York Mets chewed through their competition during the playoffs to make it to the World Series,”
Brown said. “I am not anticipating chewing on some tasty Kansas City barbecue in the post-baseball season.”
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tion delivered 13 pounds of methamphetamine to a Kansas City, Kansas barber shop. The methamphetamine was seized by law enforcement. Investigators also seized money transfer receipts from two of Saucedo-Avalos’s drug residences, which showed that Saucedo-Avalos had transferred thousands of dollars to Mexico to pay for drug shipments sent to the United States in furtherance of the drug trafficking conspiracy.
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had difficulty with focus and staying on subject. The defendant would often ramble with no purpose and the answers made no sense.” Two witnesses told police Harrelson’s hands were shaky and he seemed excited or nervous. During a search, police found the following items near the victim’s body: two plastic trash bags containing rags covered in what appeared to be blood, black ink and body tissue; a wooden baseball bat; a spent Winchester 9mm shell casing; and human teeth. Inside the home, police found a cordless drill with a cut off wheel
covered in blood, human hair and bone fragments; a spent Winchester shell casing, and a black and silver semiautomatic 9mm handgun loaded with Winchester 9mm ammunition that was covered in what appeared to be blood, police documents state. The Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide by blunt force trauma, sharp force trauma and gunshot wound trauma, police documents state. “Defendant stated that he has a ‘vivid’ memory of yesterday. The defendant would never elaborate on the ‘vivid’ memory,” the probable cause
statement reads. “The defendant advised that yesterday he ‘kissed’ his mom ‘goodbye.’ The defendant would not elaborate on the statement. “As the defendant was questioned more direct about the victim the defendant became more agitated, rigid and distant; staring off into the room, clinching his jaw and contorting his face. The defendant stopped answering any questions. “The defendant was then directly confronted about the death of the victim and that he was responsible for the death. The defendant did not deny or comment on the
death and became more agitated, and indicated that he was tired of detectives talking about his mother. During the course of the interview the defendant was shown photo’s of the crime scene. The defendant showed no
returned to the home and said his mom chastised him for being lazy and dirty, and said, “Then she did what she did.” Police documents state Harrelson suffers from mental health issues and has been admitted to mental health facilities for treatment. “During the interview it was apparent to detectives that the defendant suffered from some type of mental health issues based on his mannerisms and behavior,” the probable cause statement reads. “The defendant
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James Charles Brown James Charles Brown, age 76, of Fair Grove, MO, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Cox Medical Center South. He was born December 1, 1938, in Ava, MO, to John and Minnie (Davis) Brown. James graduated from Ava High School and attended College of the Ozarks and Southwest Missouri State Teachers College. He was united in marriage to Georgia Hull on August 12, 1960 in Springfield, MO. He Worked for Del Monte Foods in Rochelle Illinois for 30 years, and five years at Swift and Company in Rochelle Illinois. James and Georgia enjoyed square dancing, camping and traveling; they had visited all fifty states. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Minnie Brown; one sister, Julie Rotrock; two brothers, Robert Brown and Tom Brown; four brothers-in-law Charles D. Hull, James Silvey, Ellis Stowe, and Wally Lutz. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty- five years, Georgia Brown, Fair Grove, MO; two children, Mark E. Brown and Rita, Dixon, IL and Carol Louise Simunic and husband Stephen, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and their two children, Suzanne M. and Jack R.; two sisters, Zola Lutz, Springfield, MO and Joann Silvey, Temecula, CA; four sisters-in-law, Sue Brown, Ava, MO, Robin Hull, Wichita, KS, Betty L. Owen and husband Tom, Springfield, MO, and Peggy Mabbott and husband Rev. Timothy, Raytown , MO; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2015, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Burial was held in Union Grove Cemetery, Fair Grove, MO. Visitation was held from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2015 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to the Schweitzer United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Lee Ann Coulson Lee Ann Coulson, 58, Belton, MO, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, at Research Medical Center. She was born Nov. 20, 1956, the daughter of Robert and Jo Ann Dodds of Kansas City, MO and lived her entire life in Kansas City and Belton. She is survived by her husband Kelly Coulson of the home in Belton; daughters Amber
Arson continued from page 1 bustible material (first fuel ignited) in the northeast corner storage room using an open flame (ignition source). After the elimination of all accidental and natural causes for the fire, through consideration of witness statements, application of fire dynamics, analysis of fire patterns, and a systematic examination of the electrical system to include arc mapping and other information developed during the investigation, the cause of the fire was determined to have been intentionally set and was classified as incendiary.” The fire destroyed Speedy Cash Payday Loan, at 2600 Independence Ave.; Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, 2606 Independence Ave.; Gracie’s Store, 2610 Inde-
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Brenneman (Vince), Kansas City, MO; Kelley Jo Saladino, Oak Grove, MO., and son Bobby Saladino, Kansas City, MO; stepdaughter Stacey Nash (Keith), Greenwood, MO and stepson Casey Coulson, (Marcey) Dallas, TX. She is also survived by her sister Linda O’Brien, San Francisco, CA., and brothers Bob Dodds (Linda) Tampa, FL; Jerry Dodds, Overland Park, KS, and Tim J. Dodds (Cynthia), Shawnee, KS. In addition, she is survived by 14 grandchildren and six nieces and nephews. Lee Ann attended schools in Kansas City, MO and Raytown, MO, graduating from Raytown High School in 1975. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and especially cherished spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was an accomplished painter, and also enjoyed gardening and entertaining. Lee Ann had a great sense of humor and was a wonderful hostess, always enjoying having family and friends around her. A celebration of Lee Ann’s life was held at McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home, 11924 E. 47th St., Kansas City, MO at 1 p.m. Oct. 25. Private graveside services will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kansas City, MO at a later date. David Hadlock, Sr. David passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015. David was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of his passing. A visitation will be held Friday Oct 30 2015 from 6-7 PM followed by a memorial service at 7 at Heartland 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown MO 64133. Marilyn F. King Marilyn F. King, 91, of Independence, Missouri, passed away October 15, 2015. Funeral services were held 4:00 p.m., Saturday, October 24, 2015, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal, Raytown, Missouri. Visitation followed the funeral service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Episcopal Church Women, 9349 E 65th St, Raytown, Missouri, 64133. Marilyn was born April 18, 1924, in Iowa. She was a 1949 graduate of the University of Iowa. Marilyn was a Navy WWII Veteran. She helped to found and has been a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Raytown for over 60 years. Marilyn was the co-owner of Jack King Realty & Invest-
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ment and was a broker for over 30 years. She was the Past President of the Eastern Jackson County Board of REALTORS, Past President of Women’s Council of REALTORS and Past Governor of the National Women’s Council of REALTORS. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Edith Loers; brothers, Lloyd & Howard Loers and husband, John M. (Jack) King. Survivors include; children, Karen Kennedy (David), J. Scott King (Susan) & Dave King (Sue); six grandchildren, Amy Ringle, Megan Linville, Ryan King, Andrew King, Brianna King, Brandon King and five great grandchildren, Jackson Easum, Gideon Linville, Clark Ringel, Kinzley King and Isla King. Richard Carl Knoll Richard was born on January 27, 1929 and passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015. Richard was a resident of Kansas City, Missouri at the time of his passing. He was married to Janice. In celebration of Richard Knolls life we are having a memorial service on Friday November 6th at 3:30.Heartland Cremation Burial Society 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd. Raytown MO 64133. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to the family. Or can be donated to the Alzheimers association in Richard Knolls name. Charles E. Levingston, Sr. Charles E. Levingston, Sr., 64, Raytown, MO, died Oct 15, 2015. Visitation was 9 am funeral 11am Sat, Oct 24, 11:00 a.m. at Palestine MBC. Interment Forest Hill Cem. Arr Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Clara Elizabeth Honn Sharp Clara Elizabeth Honn Sharp age 90 of Prairie Village, KS formally from Lee’s Summit prior to that Raytown, MO, passed away October 26, 2015. Visitation will be at Mt. Moriah Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Rd on Saturday October 31, 2015 from 10am to 11am with service following at 11am. Clara was born October 26, 1925 in Sabetha Kansas, to Joseph and Mary “Kate” Walmer Honn, the youngest of 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Due to the illness of her father, Clara was taken to the home of Milton and Nettie Masheter Poland in Sabetha. “Aunt Nettie” and “Uncle
pendence Ave.; LN Salon and Spa, 2614 Independence Ave.; unoccupied space at 2618 Independence Ave.; and two-story, sixteen-unit apartment above the businesses located between 2606 and 2618 Independence Ave. “This has been a long investigation, but there is much investigation that is left to do,” Peters Baker said Tuesday during the press conference. “I want to thank some of the members that have worked from the very, very beginning of this case. The commitment of ATF regarding this fire really has been unmatched, certainly in my history — 20 years of history. I’ve never seen this level of cooperation and support and professionalism that has been engaged on this case.” During interviews with investigators, Nguyen allegedly made conflicting
statements with other witness testimony about with whom she left LN Salon and Spa with, and other statements about phone calls she reportedly said she made, which conflicted with examination of her cell phone activity, police documents state. Nguyen reportedly refused to disclose the identity of one of the employees she said she left the store with because she wanted to speak with the employee prior to investigators. She is currently in custody on a $2 million bond. Peters Baker requested privacy on behalf of the Mesh and Leggio families at the close of the press conference Tuesday, adding, “They are really struggling with the news that they received today.” Mesh was a 13-year firefighting veteran, and Leggio a 17-year veteran.
they cannot pay in full, it is important that the customer: Contact the utility company, state an inability to pay the bill in full, provide income information either by month or annual income, make a minimum payment, and enter into a payment agreement. In order to receive some of the benefits of the Cold Weather Rule, a customer
must sign-up or register with their heat-related company. More information on the Public Service Commission’s Cold Weather Rule is available at www.psc.mo.gov or through the Commission’s Consumer Services hotline at 1-800-392-4211. Consumers can also receive Cold Weather Rule information from their local natural gas or electric company.
Milt” shared in the raising of Clara, the winters in town and the summers on the farm until the Honn family moved to KC area. Clara graduated from Sabetha High School in 1943. She enjoyed attending the alumni banquets when possible and seeing her home town. Clara was employed by the Federal Government in WWII; Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, and later by R.L. Polk & Company, 24 years as a training supervisor and with Weight Watchers of Greater KC in many positions, her favorite being a leader with many meetings each week for 28 years. Clara and husband, John Sharp, Sr. enjoyed traveling. They were fortunate to visit all 50 states, Canada from Quebec to British Columbia; the Panama Canal and stops going and coming. They also visited Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti and Fiji. She also enjoyed cruises to the Caribbean, and the Mexican Rivera. Be it by car, bus, plane, or ship her suitcase was packed. Clara was a long time member of the United Methodist church (One Spirit). In 2003 she moved to John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, and in 2015 moved to Benton House of Prairie Village, Ks, where she met many new friends. Clara was a people person. She liked to talk! She was preceded in death by her parents, 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Aunt Nettie, Uncle Milt, several nieces, nephews, 1 great niece, and 1 great nephew and her loving husband John M. Sharp, Sr., October 1, 2003. She is survived by her “chosen daughter Annette and husband Joseph Wagner. The love and apple of her eye her “chosen granddaughter Lucele “Lucy” Wagner, step sons John, Jr. (Gloria) Sharp, James (Joyce) Sharp,
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step granddaughter Amanda (Bruce) Glines , 6 nephews 10 nieces, grand nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital or Down Syndrome Guild of Kansas City.” John 10:28 Jesus said “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.” Wilma Lou Shannon 1937 - 2015 Wilma Lou Shannon, 78, Raytown, Mo., passed away Monday, October 26, 2015, at home. She was born Aug. 27, 1937, in St. Joseph, Mo. Wilma married James B. Shannon on Nov. 1, 1980. He preceded her in death Oct. 2, 2015. She loved antiquing, decorating and horses. Mrs. Shannon was preceded in death by parents, A.J. Miller and Lenora Davis; brothers, Martin, Rick, Dennis and Allen Miller; and sister, Shirley Parker. Survivors include her children, Carla Hamilton (Pat), Raytown, Russell Middaugh (Jonnie), Arvada, Colo., Rhonda Abbate (Pete), Raymore, and Candy Wiley, Raymore; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Shirley Fizer, Judy Keesler and Carolyn Woods; best friend, Dee Butler; and numerous nieces and nephews. Farewell service for Wilma and James was at 1 p.m. Thursday, at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. James and Wilma were inurned at Memorial Park Mausoleum. Military Honors were held for James at the mausoleum. The family suggests memorial gifts to Soaring Hope Equestrian Center. Online guest book and obituary may be left at www.meierhoffer.com. Robert Howard Wheeler Robert H. Wheeler, 89, of Raytown, MO, passed away October 21 at home. Graveside services with military honors were held at 2:30 pm, Tuesday, October 27, in Memorial Park Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Road, KCMO. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to
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First Tee of Greater, Kansas City; Smile Train, or Wounded Warriors. Robert was born October 28, 1925 in KCMO. He worked for general motors for over 40 years and was a WWII veteran of the United States Navy serving in the south pacific. Robert enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Royals fan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Wheeler; brother, Richard Wheeler; sisters, Gladys Jordan, Jeanette Ross, Madeline Wheeler and one nephew, Scott Wheeler. Survivors include nephews, Raymond Ross, Raytown, MO, Jack Jordan, Pawtucket, RI, Pat Adair, Lee’s Summit, MO, Jill Jordan, Middleburg Heights, OH, Judy Jordan, Medford, MA, Janet Becker, Auburn, IN, Julie Jordan, Allison Park, PA. Karen Costello, Independence, MO, and numerous great nieces and nephews. Arrangements:: Park Lawn Funeral Home 816-523-1234. Susann Maria Willis Susann Maria Willis, age 52 from Raytown, Missouri passed away October 21, 2015 at home with her family after bravely battling cancer for over 2 years. Visitation was on Sunday, October 25th, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, from 3-5 pm. Funeral services were at Westridge Christian Church, 7903 Westridge Rd. Raytown, MO on Monday, October 26th at 10am. Susann was married to her beloved husband, Joe, for 34 years. She was a devoted mother and caregiver for both the young and old. She is survived by her husband Joe, son and daughter-in-law Joe and Jennifer, daughter Heather, four grandsons Cody, Evan, Liam and Shaun, Parents Eugene and Wanda Frye and Jesse Gallegos, Parentin-laws Roger and Vivian Ohms, four siblings. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. Arr.: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133 (816) 353-1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial.
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Entertainment Guide
Blithe Spirit
Nov. 5, 6, 7, 13, 14 & 15, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Roger T Sermon Center, 201 N Dodgion St., Independence The classic comedy by Noel Coward finds a chilling new afterlife on the CTI stage! When fussy author Charles accidentally conjures up the restless spirit of his long-dead first wife Elvira, all bets are off for his new wife Ruth and their wellordered life. Now Elvira’s ghost has taken up residence, Charles is at his wits end, and Ruth thinks it’s all her husband’s imagination. Can batty medium Madame Arcati help banish Elvira’s spirit before the whole house
comes down? Tickets $12 or $11 for patrons over 59. Visit http://citytheatreofindependence.org.
Kansas City Area Bluegrass Music Club
Nov.6, 6 – 10:30 pm Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd. The Kansas City Area Bluegrass Music Club performs a free live stage show of acoustic music and bluegrass jamming. The hat is passed to cover rent. Food concessions provided by the church. KCABMC was formed for the entertainment and preservation of Bluegrass, Country, and Gospel
music.
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Nov 7, 7:30 pm – 9 pm Blue Springs High School Performing Arts Center, 2000 NW Ashton Dr. Heritage Philharmonic will perform a free concert including Verdi’s “Overture to Nabucco”, Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel Prelude”, Puccini’s “Intermezzo from Act III of Manon Lescaut”, Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz from Eugene Onegin”, Mascagni’s “Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana”, Strauss’ “Overture to Fledermaus”, Gluck’s “Dance of the Blessed Spirits from Orfeo”, and SaintSaëns’ “Danse Baccahanale
Nov 27 - 28, 11am and 2 pm Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E. Winner Rd. Independence Puppeteers, Kraig Kensinger and Anitra Steele, use hand puppets that star in this popular tale of Jack and his magic beans. Call 833-9777 for a reservation.
Opera Without Words
Jack and the Beanstalk
Bingham-Waggoner Christmas Tours
Nov. 27 – Dec. 31 (closed December 23rd, 24th & 25th) Mon – Sat: 10 am – 4 pm, Sun: 1 pm – 4 pm Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W Pacific Ave., Inde-
Who said it?
1. “Wendy, I’m home.” 2. “I’m your No. 1 fan.” 3. “Oh no, it wasn’t the airplanes. It was beauty killed the beast.”
Skip ‘Crimson Weak’, go for Halloween classics With Halloween only a few days out, I decided to take a spooky approach to this week’s movie review and hit a few of my favorite scary flicks, as well as the new Guillermo del Toro effort “Crimson Peak.”
del Toro has been an internet darling for many years, and although I wasn’t a huge fan of either “Hellboy” flick, I did enjoy “Pan’s Labyrinth” and the criminally underrated “Pacific Rim.” I heard all kind of “behind-the-scenes” stories that were leaked during the film’s production, so I must admit, my expectations were tempered. “Crimson Peak” takes place in the early 1900s and stars Mia Wasikowska as Edith Cushing, the young daughter of wealthy businessman who can see ghosts, which oddly enough has little or nothing to do with the film. Soon she meets the brother and sister duo of Sir Thomas and Lucille Sharpe, played by Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain. After Edith falls madly in love with Thomas, they move to the Sharpe’s family home/castle in England where scary things begin happening.
Victorian Winter Wedding
Nov. 27 – Dec. 30 (closed December 23-25) Mon-Fri: 10 am - 4 pm, Sun: 1 pm - 4 pm The Vaile Mansion, 1500 N Liberty St., Independence With a profusion of ribbons, lace, cherubs, angels, and garland – each room is ready for Victorian Christmas Wedding with collection of wedding dresses dis-
played. Call (816) 325-7430 to purchase tickets.
Christmas Country Store
Dec. 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20, 1 pm – 5pm Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 East 66th Street The 1844 farmhouse will be decked out for the season with old-fashioned Christmas trees and garlands decking the halls. The aroma of cinnamon infused cider will fill the air. Drop by and soak in the atmosphere. The Christmas Country Store will be a must-stop for those shopping for unique gift items, Christmas delicacies and homemade candies and baked goods.
Halloween trivia
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pendence The Bingham-Waggoner Estate near the historic downtown of Independence provides insights into the lifestyles of the 19th century wealthy residents. Call 816-461-3491 for ticket information.
This is without a doubt the most beautifully shot film I’ve seen all year. The colors, the sets, the lighting, the props, and the overall feel of the movie are perfect. Too bad the acting is stiff, the script is flat and nothing happens at all until the movie is almost over. Seriously, nothing happens until the end of the third act. del Toro wanted to make an “old school” horror film that simply ended up being boring. I really wanted to like “Crimson Peak,” but alas, it simply misses the mark too many times. Maybe a perfect flick for a “Netflix and chill” night this time next year. “Crimson Peak” is Rated R for bloody violence, some sexual content and brief strong language. Halloween Classics While I really dig Hitchcock, Wes Craven and all the other Masters of Horror, my taste in the horror genre has always been different. I need much more than blood, guts, teenage nudity and stupid people dying. What follows are a few of my favorite scary/horror/ slasher/thriller flicks of all time: “Halloween” Released almost 40 years ago, John Carpenter’s “Halloween” is still one of the scariest and most original horror films of all time. It established several tropes still present in many of today’s horror films, and the music, composed by Carpenter, is still creepy to this day. Set in Haddonfield, Illinois on Halloween night, Michael Myers, who stabbed his sister to death when he was six, escapes from a psychiatric hospital andreturns home 15 years later where he stalks Laurie the babysitter, Jamie Lee Curtis in her star-making
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role, and her friends. Blood and guts follow, as do more than a handful of scares. Perfect scary movie fun. “The Thing” Another masterpiece from John Carpenter, “The Thing” might be the perfect combination of the horror and thriller genres coming together for one of the greatest films ever. Starring Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley and Keith David, “The Thing” centers around a group of scientists in the Antarctic who are confronted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people that it kills. The film is so brilliantly written, shot and edited; it plays like a “whodunit,” and still works to this day. If you’ve never seen “The Thing,” do yourself a favor and watch it ASAP. “An American Werewolf in London” One of the scariest, funniest and most fun horror movies of all time, “An American Werewolf in London” is still as good today as it was when it was released in 1981. Directed by John Landis, the man responsible for “The Blues Brothers,” Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video and a segment in “Twilight Zone: The Movie,” the film tells the story of two American college students, David Naughton and Griffin Dunn, who are attacked by a werewolf while on a walking tour of Britain. Naughton’s character survives the attack only to discover he’s now a werewolf. As one would expect, madness, blood and gore ensue. Between Rick Baker’s Oscar-winning special effects, Dunne’s deadpan portrayal of Naughton’s constantly decomposing best friend mixed with a stellar soundtrack make this film a whole lot more fun than it had any right to be. I mean, Landis uses everything from “Blue Moon” to “Bad Moon Rising” on the soundtrack, which will have you laughing your head off one minute and scared out of your wits the next.
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True or False
4. Jason Vorhees began wearing his trademark hockey mask in “Friday the 13th, Part III.” 5. “Scream” star Courtney Cox got her big break in the 1993 film “Leprechaun.” 6. Michael Myer’s mask in
“Halloween” was merely a spray pained Leonard Nimoy “Spock” mask.
Who sang these Halloween Hit Songs
7. “Nightmare on My Street.” 8. “The Monster Mash” 9. “I’m Your Bogeyman.”
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Annual fall soup and crafts days
The annual fall soup and crafts days will take place 11:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 7-8. Enjoy several varieties of soups, made in our kitchen: steak, shrimp bisque, poblano-posole, chicken noodle and more. Add a hearty piece of cornbread, beverage and dessert for only $7. Local crafters will sell their hand-made items including seasonal decorations, knit and crochet, jewelry and much more. Proceeds go to the preservation of this 1844 farmhouse and Aunt Sophie’s Cabin.
Halloween fright night favorites
Spook-tacular Fruit Cups Looking to add a little spooky flavor to your haunted celebration that is sure to keep all your little ghouls, ghosts and goblins in a festive mood? Look no further for the perfect ideas to dress up those Halloween treats. Take your All Hallows’ Eve to the next level with these Halloween concoctions sure to delight.
How to Host the Perfect Spooky Gathering
Halloween is the perfect time to throw on a costume and act like a kid. Of course, you want friends and family there to partake in the spooky fun, too, so here are a few tips to make sure your party is remembered long after the witches put away their cauldrons: • Set a festive mood: Creepy Halloween decor, such as spider webs and Jack-O-Lanterns, can be placed around the house and yard to help get guests into the holiday spirit. Halloween-themed
music, such as “Monster Mash” and movies, such as “Dracula” and “Frankenstein,” can help offset any down time, as can sharing scary stories. • Play some ghoulish games: Bobbing for apples is a Halloween tradition you can’t leave out. Halloween bingo or a pin the tail on the donkey-type game, such as pin the nose on the skull, can also add to the fun. Or try a treasure hunt for a ghost ship’s loot by scattering clues around the house that lead to ghastly goodies. • Vampires, ghosts and zombies, oh my: Add a costume contest to the mix and hand out prizes to some of the best. Try breaking the contest into a few categories or by age, and awarding prizes, such as most creative, judge’s choice and crowd favorite.
Spook-tacular Fruit Cups
Preparation: • Cut off top 1/5 of an orange and use paring knife to
separate fruit from inside of orange, being careful not to cut through peel. It’s not necessary to get all of the flesh out, just enough to fill with cut fruit. • Squeeze juice from removed fruit and add to Bubbling Witches Brew. • If necessary, shave small amount of peel off bottom so cups sit level, being careful not to create an opening in the base. Use paring knife to carve faces, and fill each cup with orange pieces, melon balls, grapes and blueberries.
Got a favorite, family or awardwinning recipe? We’d love to share it with Raytown. E-mail to editor@ raytowneagle.com or give us a call at 313-0202
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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Raytown Farmers’ Market Thursdays 2 pm — 7 pm and Saturdays 8 am — 1 pm Location: Cash, debit, credit and SNAP accepted. The event includes fresh, locally grown produce, entertainment and demonstrations. More information at RaytownFarmersMarket.com Soup Buffet Oct. 31, 11:30 am – 3 pm Ivanhoe UCC, 6512 Woodson Rd. Ivanhoe UCC welcomes all to its Annual Soup Buffet serving everything from chili to Boston clam chowder. Come in costume and get a treat!!
hosting a virtual ride along, or “tweet-along,” on the department’s Twitter account, @RaytownPD. Viewers will “patrol” with one of the “Night Squads.” World Community Day Nov. 6, 10 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes, 8812 E Gregory Blvd. Church Women United will celebrate World Community Day. Guest speaker Dr. Joyce Wallace will share her mission trip to Brazil. Ladies come and enjoy the morning with us.
Raytown Garden Club Nov, 3, 10 a.m. Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. The program will be presented by Josh Kreuer, owner of The Poppy Seed in Peculiar, MO. Mr. Kreuer will talk about growing herbs. Visitors are always welcome.
Annual Fall Soup & Crafts Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 E 66th St. Nov 7-8, 11 am – 4 pm Enjoy soups made in our kitchen: steak, shrimp bisque, poblano-posole, chicken noodle and more. Add a hearty piece of cornbread, beverage and dessert for only $7. Local crafters will sell hand-made items. Proceeds go to the preservation of this 1844 farmhouse and Aunt Sophie’s Cabin.
Raytown Police TweetAlong Nov 6, 6 pm – 10 pm The Raytown Police Department is offering a view from behind the scenes by
Seventh Annual Tribute to Veterans Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m. Raytown High School gymnasium, 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd.
The Raytown Community Band Plays from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Program Begins at 2 p.m. that includes remarks from elected officials, patriotic music by band and chorus and veteran recognition from all military branches. Drop of a Hat Nov. 10, 11 am – 12 pm MCPL Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Rd. Does laughing matter? Jay and Leslie Cady of Laughing Matters will present their signature stage show, “Drop of a Hat,” full of juggling, mime, magic, improvisation, and wacky dialogue. Don’t miss the humorous antics of this unique duo! (Ages 3 and up) Registration is required. FREE Soup or Chili & HD Supper Nov. 14, 5 pm – 7 pm Beacon Free Will Baptist Church, 7920 Harris Ave. Join us for a FREE soup, chili, and hotdog supper in a family-friendly setting! Food provided by the best cooks west of the Mississippi! ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at
Raytown South High School presents Cinderella
The Theatre and Music Departments of Raytown South High School presents Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Broadway Version). This adaptation of Cinderella will delight audiences with its surprisingly contemporary take on the classic tale. Director Brent Martin and his students have planned two pre-show additions to the performance that will appeal to families. Children attending the show are encouraged to dress like a prince or prin-
cess. Greeting them in the lobby will be princesses in costume available for photos prior to the performances. The concession area will offer pizza by the slice in addition to popcorn or candy. Plan to arrive well before the 7 p.m. show time in order to have plenty of time to interact with the princesses and purchase pizza. More than 80 students are involved in the cast, crew and orchestra who have been rehearsing since early
7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information
phonic 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
10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd. Enter at the back door. Everyone welcome! (816) 353-5446
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September the musical’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” “Ten Minutes Ago” and “Stepsisters Lament.” Tickets for the performances are $5 in advance and $7 at the door and may be ordered by contacting Brent Martin at brent.martin@raytownschools.org or 816-268-7330 ext. 3323. Performances begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5; Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7.
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Friday, October 30, 2015
Tires and Pink Roses event raises $1,500 for breast cancer nonprofit Brian’s Car Care Center, located at 6331 Raytown Road, raised $1,500 this past week during the company’s 3rd Annual Tires and Pink Roses event, the proceeds from which will go toward Bra Couture KC, formerly Art Bra KC. “It went really well. We were very happy about that,” co-owner Peggy Johnson said
of the money raised at the event. “That’s the best we’ve done. It just keeps getting bigger and bigger.” The proceeds from this year’s event were nearly doubled last year’s amount. Approximately 200 people came through the business Oct. 23 for lunch, courtesy car checks and the first 100 women to at-
tend the event left with a pink rose. Brian’s Car Care Center also raffled off several items, including set of Mastercraft tires, alignments, oil changes, car wash kits, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts gift cards and more. Johnson, a breast cancer survivor, said she hopes to keep the event growing each year.
Approximately 200 people came through Brian’s Car Care in Raytown on Oct. 23 for the 3rd Annual Tires and Pink Roses event, which raised approximately $1,500 for Bra Couture KC, a breast cancer nonprofit organization.
Photos by Kris Collins Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough, second row, poses with Dani Sloan, from right, Sue Manley, Tamera Wheeler and John Crumps at the 3rd Annual Tires and Pink Roses event Oct. 23 at Brian’s Car Care Center in Raytown.
Raytowners graduate from Citizen’s Police Academy On Oct. 21, 16 people graduated from the Raytown Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy as part of the fall 2015 class. The graduates learned about the police department and how it operates. Participants used the Fire Arms Training Simulator, of FATS, system and participated in active car-stop scenarios facilitated by department trainers. Other areas of study included crime analysis, patrol operations, SWAT, and many other police functions, units, and divisions, all of which was under the instruction of police officers while residents carried out the work. The next Citizen’s Police Academy will be held in fall 2016. The specific dates will be released at a later time.
Photo courtesy of Raytown Police Department Members of the newest Raytown Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy pose with Chief Jim Lynch, left, and officer Evan Heartenstein, right.
Raytown Kiwanis pumpkins on parade
Photos courtesy of Brenda Gustafson
“RUN FOR EXCELLENCE” 2015 “THANK YOU” TO OUR SPONSORS
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TribuTe And ThAnk-You To All AmericAn veTerAnS Sunday, november 8, 2015
Raytown High School Auxiliary Gymnasium The Raytown Community Band Plays From 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Come One, Come All
Let’s Take Time to Honor All of Our Veterans And Veterans’ Widows
Join us for this ceremony featuring a fantastic color guard, and presentation of a Memorial wreath in memory of those veterans who have left us
Please Join Us and Bring a Vet
Raytown Mayor Michael McDonough will spotlight all veterans and veterans’ widows and feature superb performances and highlighting the event with the Kansas City Men’s Chorus directed by Noel Fulkerson and The Raytown Community Symphonic Band directed by Eric Eckhoff.
For more information, call 816-353-3593
Sponsored by: Raytown Council on Aging, Raytown Arts Council, Raytown Retired Teachers Association, and Marguerite McNair Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
ALL STAR AWARDS ALLIED REFRESHMENTS ARNOLD, TIM & SUSIE BENETTI'S BREWER, LUCY CARE SPOT-RAYTOWN COCKERELL, MARTHA & RICH DICK SMITH FORD FIRST FEDERAL BANK FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE- RAYTOWN FREDERICK, BILL & SALLY FUN HOUSE PIZZA GERDING, LINDA & MIKE HELMSBRISCOE-HOTEL SELECTION HYVEE-RAYTOWN & 40 HIWAY JONES, R.C.-RACE PHOTOGRAPHER KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN KESSEL, BOB & DONA LYON, NANCY MR. SIGN ORRELL, DON & GERI OYLER, MARY & WAYNE PANERA BREAD PAPA MURPHY’S PIZZA RAYTOWN-BROOKING EAGLE
RAYTOWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH RAYTOWN QUALITY SCHOOLS RAYTOWN-LEE'S SUMMIT CREDIT UNION RIDGEWOOD DOUGHNUTS SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY SHAMROCK CABINETS SONIC-RAYTOWN ROAD TEACHMAN, BRAD & DONNA TITTLE, AMY WALGREENS-RAYTOWN WARD, ROBERT WOODY, LOUISE
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RACE COMMITTEE: Linda Gerding, Martha Cockerell, Ken Blom, Terri Elmore, Bob Kessel, Sally & Bill Frederick, Don Orrell, Kim Snyder, Mary Oyler