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Korean War Vets From Raytown Make Honor Flight By Diane Krizek Editor Thanks for the nudging of their granddaughters, John Atkins and Karl Welch were part of the October 7, 2014, honor flight to Washington, D.C. where they were able to visit all the memorials dedicated to honor their service thanks to the Honor Flight of Kansas City. Karl’s granddaughter, Jessica Abernathy, signed him up for the flight with her as his escort. Jessica was excited about the trip because her employer, Veterans United Home Loans in Columbia, Missouri, had sponsored a flight. Karl was in the Marine Corps. when he was engaged to serve in the Korean War or the “Forgotten War” in 1950. “When I came home from the war, I got off the ship in San Diego with my seabag on my shoulder and a flight bag in my other hand and was greeted by a Red Cross lady at the bottom of the gangplank who offered me a doughnut which I couldn’t hold while they pushed to get us all on the bus,” recalls Karl. “It didn’t bother me much because I just wanted to get on with my life

and not look back.” John’s trip was motivated by his granddaughter, Elizabeth Atkins, who lives in Virginia Beach. She met him in D.C. as his escort and Theresa Parks, an author in Kansas City who was born in Korea, escorted him on the flight. John Atkins had been in the National Guard in Oklahoma City when they were activated to go to Korea as the U.S. Army. “The Koreans were so impoverished and the sight of us Americans gave them hope. We gave the Korean kids candy and Theresa who was 9 years-old then remembered that. She threw Hershey candies to us on the honor flight,” laughed John. “When I came home, people asked me where I’d been. That hurt,” said John. “There was not much publicity because Truman never declared it as war so it would pass Congress.” Not surprising, Karl and John were absolutely shocked when they were greeted at the Reagan National Airport with a brass band and hundreds, maybe thousands, of people that included former U.S Senator, Bob Dole who greets every flight.

All the veterans were assigned to buses with three police escorts each that navigated them through the city to see all the memorials. John

recalls the bus driver telling them nobody was going to stop them from getting to their destinations. They saw the Lincoln, Jefferson and

the Viet Nam, WW II Korean War Veterans memorials plus all the mil-

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John Atkins and grandaughter, Elizabeth Atkins

Karl Welch and granddaughter Jessica Abernathy

Left to right John Atkins, Bob Dole and Therese Parks

Marks Metal Art Opens In Raytown By Diane Krizek Editor For those who didn’t attend the Raytown Arts & Music Fest at Kenagy Park on September 27, 2014, you not only missed Brewer and Shipley’s performance, you missed the stunning sculptures and jewelry

by Mark Moore of Marks Metal Art. “I was so excited about being at the Raytown Arts Fest this year and

getting people’s reactions to my work,” said Mark. “I also had a display this past weekend at the 36th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show at the KCI Expo Center.” The seeds of Marks Metal Art began while working in construction for 36 years. Mark began collecting and studying minerals and stones that grew into a passion that would compel him to hike the remote areas of the country looking for buried treasure. As his knowledge in mineralogy grew, he also became interested in working with metals. He took a class at Longview Community College to learn machine and tool & die processes and progressed into working metal lathes. The downturn in the economy forced him to reconsider his options so he decided to follow his passion in metals and minerals and turn his hobby into a business. “I bought a torch, took a class making silver jewelry and created

my first pendant. I enjoyed making jewelry. I was already turning stones with a Diamond Pacific so my collection of minerals and stones could be used in my jewelry,” said Mark. While prospecting for gold in Arizona, he studied the Navajo and Zuni style of silversmithing but he would develop his own distinct style. He began experimenting with mixing metals: brass with copper,

copper with aluminum and stainless steel which led to a desire to create something larger. Mark’s artwork started with insect sculptures, like the majestic Dragon Fly, that are designed by hand from his imagination without the aid of computer design software. These sculptures are cut from 14 gauge sheets of copper and 10 gauge sheets of brass, accented with semi-precious stones and pol-

ished to a brilliant shine. His designs now include various sizes of the magnificent descending eagle constructed primarily from brass and aluminum and also accented with semi-precious stones. “Low brass or 80/20 when polished looks like gold. I use 301 stainless steel with chromium but stainless is unforgiving and takes

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Kander Establishes Elections Integrity Task Force Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander today announced the formation of the bipartisan Elections Integrity Task Force, which will bring together local, state and federal law enforcement and election authorities. The task force will meet each election year going forward to help coordinate efforts to ensure

Missouri elections remain fair, secure and accessible. “This task force will help ensure that fair elections continue in Missouri, and will provide Missourians with confidence in the process,” Kander said. “By working together across government agencies, we will be able to move swiftly before, during

and after each election to protect the integrity of the process.” By bringing multiple agencies to the table, the task force will open lines of communication and establish new protocols for responding to alleged violations in the elections process. The members of the Elec-

Educating A New Economy Workforce By Jeff Pinkerton KCEconomy.com MARC’s latest report was released on Tuesday at the 2014 Greater Kansas City Workforce and Education Summit. This year, the summit focused on education and the vital role it plays in preparing today’s students to participate in tomorrow’s workforce. The report identifies potential key indicators to measure the region’s progress in:

• Preparing students for postsecondary success • Achieving meaningful credentials and degrees • Growing a skilled workforce to meet industry needs, and • Increasing economic prosperity Kansas City is one of 35 U.S. communities selected to participate in Lumina Foundation’s community-based postsecondary education attainment strategy. As part of this partnership, the Kansas

City region has set an ambitious goal for educational attainment: by 2025, at least 60 percent of adults in our metro will have an associate degree or higher. The report concludes with key steps our regional partners in this effort will need to take if we are to achieve this goal. For the report: http:// www.kcworkforce.com/Assets/reports/Education-Report-2014.pdf.

tions Integrity Task Force are: • Secretary of State Jason Kander • Daniel M. Nelson, Assistant United States Attorney, Western District of Missouri • John Bodenhausen, Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of Mis-

souri • Special Agent in Charge William Woods, FBI St. Louis Office • Special Agent in Charge Michael Kaste, FBI Kansas City Office • Chief Darryl Forté, Kansas City Police Department • Chief Laura Wright, Camdenton Police Depart-

ment • Platte County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd • Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Knight • Carroll County Clerk Peggy McGaugh • Cape Girardeau County Clerk Kara Clark Summers • Shelby County Clerk Tracy Smith

Election Day Voter Turnout

Secretary of State Jason Kander announced this week on Wednesday the unofficial voter turnout in Tuesday’s general election was 35.23 percent. Approximately 1,437,784 of Missouri’s 4,081,259 registered voters turned out to polls. “I want to thank the local election authorities and poll workers for all of their hard work in the days and weeks leading up to the election and

especially on Election Day itself,” Kander said. “Every election has important issues at stake, and this one was no different. I applaud the Missourians who made it to the polls to participate in our democracy and make their

voice heard.” The three counties with the highest turnout were Knox County (52.11 percent), Schuyler (50.82 percent) and Worth (50.30 percent). Statewide, voter participation was highest in the contest over Constitutional Amendment 3. According to state law, results will be certified by December 9.

Scholarships Available For High Schools Seniors Interested In Criminal Justice The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association offers 16 $1,000 scholarships every year to 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 his/ her school, have a good

reference from his/her school counselor, demonstrate financial need, have a 2.0 GPA or higher, be active in extra-curricular activities. In addition to filling out the application, a paragraph detailing his/her goals 10 years after high school graduation must be attached. Visit www.mosheriffs. com and follow the

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Applications must be returned to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, 1100 Littleby Road, Mexico, MO

65265 no later than January 31, 2015. The award was established in 1988 in honor of former Scott County Sheriff John Dennis. Dennis served his county for 24 years and, in 1963, was elected president of the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association. In 1976, Dennis retired from the office of sheriff following

a successful campaign for the Missouri Senate seat in District 27, a position he held until his retirement from state government 1992. In 1988, Dennis was presented a Distinguished Service Award at which time the establishment of the John Dennis Scholarship Fund was announced.

PSC Cold Weather Rule Took Effect November 1 The Missouri Public Service Commission’s Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers with heatrelated utility bills, began on November 1, 2014. The rule will remain in effect through March 31, 2015. 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 PSC jurisdiction that provide heat-related service. Municipally operated systems, cooperatives and those that provide propane delivered by truck are not under PSC jurisdiction. “The Cold Weather Rule contains a number of protections designed to help consumers keep the heat on during the winter,” said PSC Chairman Robert Kenney.

“Consumers who have questions regarding the rule or who need additional information on the Cold Weather Rule are encouraged to contact our Consumer Services Unit at 800-392-4211.” 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:

65 years of age or older; 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 preexisting arrears beyond 12 months. Contact: Kevin Kelly Phone: (573) 751-9300 Governor Office Building, Suite 600 FY-15-52

Probate Commissioner Daniel Wheeler Leaving The Bench Jackson County Probate Commissioner Daniel Wheeler is leaving the Court at the end of this week after serving 14 years on the bench. He announced in August that he is returning to private practice, and will be joining the firm of Kirkland Woods & Martinsen which specializes in estate planning, and trust, probate and guardianship administration and litigation. “I have enjoyed working with my fellow judges and commissioners, the outstanding court staff and the probate bar,” Wheeler said. “As I rotate from one side of the bench to the other, I look forward to assisting families as they confront some of life’s most difficult legal issues.” During his tenure on the bench, Wheeler has seen some trends emerge. He says the number of minor guardianships in the Kansas City metro area has more than doubled, and that violence in our community is sometimes leaving children without parents. He is also finding that as baby boomers reach retirement age, more families are struggling with the

effects of Alzheimer’s and other age-related diseases. Disputes can arise within families regarding the care of the disabled family member, the handling of assets during their incapacity, or the transfer of property after their death. Wheeler will continue working on these difficult legal issues. In private practice, he will be resolving disputes in trust, probate and guardianship matters, and will also act as a mediator. Wheeler was appointed deputy probate commissioner in 2000, and probate commissioner in 2003. He authored a chapter on civil commitment for the Missouri Bar Association’s “Estate Administration” desk book. He has served as chairman of the Association’s Guardianship

and Conservatorship Subcommittee, and a member of its Special Needs Committee. He has been a presenter on probate matters at the Missouri Judicial College since 2001. “Commissioner Wheeler’s return to private practice is a great loss to our Court,” said Presiding Judge Marco A. Roldan. “He is recognized throughout the State as a leading authority in the area of probate law. Countless times I have had compliments about Commissioner Wheeler from judges throughout the state regarding his knowledge of probate law.” Wheeler attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where he earned a law degree, a master’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Deputy Probate Commissioner Scott R. Manuel was appointed to replace Wheeler as Probate Commissioner, and Attorney Mark A. Styles Jr. was appointed to become the next Deputy Probate Commissioner effective November 1.

PSC NEWS Missouri Public Service Commission • Does not require a deposit if payment agreement is kept. • Requires that customers be notified by mail 10 days before the date the utility intends 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 at the home when service has been shut off. • Requires the customer

be notified of possible financial help in paying the utility bill. • Allows for the reconnection of service for less than the full amount owed. If a customer is faced with a heat-related utility bill that they cannot pay in full, it is important that the customer: 1) Contact the utility company. 2) State an inability to pay the bill in full. 3) Provide income information either by month or annual income. 4) Make a minimum payment.

5) Enter into a payment agreement. It is important to note that in order to receive some of the benefits of the Cold Weather Rule; a customer must sign-up (register) with their heat-related company. For more information on the PSC’s Cold Weather Rule, please see the Commission’s website at www.psc. mo.gov or call 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.

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Ronnie Turso, Ronnie Turso, A Talent’s Struggle in a Tough Business

OPINION

The Better Years, Part II

Letters to the editor

JOHNNY CARSON

Thanks for a job well done! I appreciate the fact that I receive your newspaper in a timely fashion and I love Jason Offutt’s column and George Michaud’s “The Producer’s Corner” and also his critiques on area restaurants. Mary Kimrey

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By George Michaud

I really enjoy your paper, Keep up the good work, Diane. Congratulations on a good year. Joan Olson Ms. Krizek, Our friend Bea Frank has been sharing her paper with us. We like your paper and thought it time to get a subscription.

RAY CHARLES

Joe & Elaine Nolke Diane, I just wanted to write and thank you for your help in publicizing the food and clothing drive put on at Raytown High School on October 11, 2014, for REAP and the Community Services League. Having it publicized in the newspaper caused our drive to gather more support and donations from the community. We were so thrilled with the result of the drive. I look forward to working with you again in the future.

PEARL BAILEY

Tristen Caudle Keep up the good work. S. Ruth Lehr

BUDDY HACKETT

Youth Sports The 400+ boys & girls will start their first season this week as practice begins at grade schools all over Raytown. They will practice the month of November and will start their regular season on Saturday, December 6th. Watch for more news and come out and support these kids. Al Maddox DON RICKLES

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Last week, I wrote that Turso was in his early teen years when he was featured in over a dozen commercials like “Good & Plenty”, Campbell’s Soups, Kellogg’s Coco Crisp, etc. Actually, he was around 8 years old and about the same time was already on Broadway in “The Music Man”. At 11 he was in “The Sound of Music” on Broadway. He was one busy talent from 8 years old to 13 or 14 years old. Turso entered a seminary at age 13 to be a priest but left a year later to “start my first R&R band”, he says. Rock and Roll was the big thing and he pursued it every way he could. He became a recording artist and staff songwriter for Kama Sutra Records...”working with the likes of John Sebastian, Bobby Bloom, John Linde and several other writers of note,” Turso says. He was signed to United Artists Records and several others during those years. After his marriage to Sandra, who later became the best secretary I ever had, he moved to the West Coast mainly for an an audition that had been set up by two friends, Esposito and Russo, for the Merv Griffin Show. When that didn’t work out, Turso worked around the Los Angeles area and the Valley doing private parties, weddings and even working in catering to pay the bills.

He was about to head back to his home in New York when he found me in 1977. I was working at a talent agency called “The Dimples Fox Agency” in Beverly Hills. They were doing business with BILLY JOEL and others and I was bringing in lots of new accounts and booking quite a few acts around the Los Angeles area. Turso found his way into my office for an audition and I can remember telling him to do a couple of cover songs and maybe an original, so I could get an idea of what kind of range he had. He insisted on playing his first song (an original, written by him) on acoustic guitar for me so I told him to go ahead because he looked and acted very confident. “I Want Your Love to Meet My Love” was the title. I’ll never forget how impressed I was when he was done. I heard just a few bars and was sold on his talent immediately. He had charisma, a vocal range of at least four octaves and right away I could tell this talent could handle just about any room I put him in. I told him he didn’t have to sing another one and after a few words we parted. I told him that I thought he would never be out of work again and he wasn’t for the next fifteen or so years. It didn’t take him long to develop a following which he built from getting the names and addresses of fans from each place he worked. I told him that list will make him money and enable me to build his salary and create competition between buyers, clubs, etc. When Turso left a venue, their gross receipts went down about $10,000 a week. Therefore it was easier to get him return engagements at double the pay plus fringe benefits at times. One club with a long-term engagement just didn’t want to let him go. Turso would drive to and

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Wait. There’s Still A Baseball Team In Kansas City?

Jason Offutt I don’t remember a lot about 1969 mainly because I was four. I remember when Neil Armstrong took his “one small step” because Mom sat me in front of the television

and told me I’d remember that moment. I have. The other memory specific to 1969 was baseball. My family went to a game the year the Kansas City Royals were welcomed into the world. I don’t remember how the stadium looked (Kansas City Municipal Stadium where the A’s had played. I never knew the Kansas City A’s. To me they always played in Oakland). I don’t remember the Royals’ opponent, and I don’t remember the hot dog I’m sure I bugged my parents into buying. What I do remember is my dad grabbing my leg and pointing to the outfield where No. 9 had just caught a fly ball.

“Keep your eye on him,” Dad said. “He’s going to be something special.” ‘Him’ was Lou Piniella, and Dad was right. Sweet Lou won the American League Rookie of the Year award after that season, and won two World Series rings with another team. I’ve been a Royals fan since then. The Royals were good early, and bad late. The team’s first winning season was in 1972, and it collected sixteen winning seasons in the next in 22 years. They’ve had three since. But if you’re a baseball fan, you already know that. What you don’t know is my luck with the Royals. I turned 16 on June 1, 1981 and got my driver’s license

that morning. By the end of the week I’d gone with friends to what was then called Royals Stadium and we applied for jobs as food vendors. You know, those annoying people screaming “peanuts” when you’re trying to watch the game. We all got jobs, and a year after the boys in blue swept the hated NY Yankees in the ALCS, and lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series, we were walking the concrete steps of the stadium hawking fatty foods for commission and tips (and girl’s phone numbers. Chicks dig the peanut guy). The Royals went to the World Series the year before. I mean, they were going to do it again next year, right?

Uh, no. The Royals finished below .500 that year. How about 1982? Nope. In 1983? They finished 20 games behind the Chicago White Sox who didn’t even have the decency to go to the World Series. In 1984, the Royals won the division, but lost in the playoffs to the Detroit Tigers. By the end of that year, I was through with my career as a food vendor. Of course, the next season the Royals went back to the World Series and won it in seven games against the St. Louis Cardinals. I’d missed going to both World Series by one year each. I had the Luck of the Royals to Come. Now that my team played

(and lost) in the World Series after a 29-year drought, it doesn’t really bother me that none of the hundreds of Royals games I’ve attended were important (well, except the one where I met “Happy Days” Ralph Malph, but that’s another story). And that’s just fine with me. Jason Offutt’s latest book, “Across a Corn-Swept Land: An epic beer run through the Upper Midwest,” is available at amazon.com. A native of Missouri, Jason currently teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri State University and has earned many humor writer awards throughout his career.

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Incidents from 10/29/ 14 to 11/5/14 10/29/2014 14:01:02 GEN INFO - NON -CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT E 60 ST 10/29/2014 15:41:34 566.040 - SEXUAL ASSAULT (F) 9900 block E 60 ST 10/30/2014 05:18:39 GEN INFO - NON -CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT E 53 ST 10/30/2014 11:54:29 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 8700 block E 81 TER 10/30/2014 17:12:11 SUICIDE ATT - SUICIDE ATTEMPT 5500 block HEDGES AVE 10/30/2014 18:55:39 GEN INFO - NON -CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8600 block GREENWOOD RD 10/30/2014 19:55:59 GEN INFO - NON -CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 5200 block DITZLER AVE 10/30/2014 20:12:50

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10/30/2014 23:16:40 565.074 - DOMESTIC ASSAULT 3RD DEGREE 8200 block E 85 ST

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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 from his home in Reseda to West Covina about 40 to 65 miles one way. He worked hard and was serious as are so many professionals. He was never late, showed up early, checked out his sound and staging and worked on routines that his following loved to hear. The fan list continued to grow by leaps and bounds. Even though he wanted to perform much more original material of his own, which was really very good, I suggested to him that the money was in entertaining the folks with what they liked to hear and not what he wanted to do. He quickly adapted and became what I called the highest paid “Unknown Performer around all of Los Angeles and the Valley” as a one-man show. He played super piano, great guitar and sang beautifully with a great force and presence. His voice very strong, somewhat close to a Neil Diamond, and the

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girls went crazy over him. After a short time he was able to throw in an original song or two and by then his fans were excited about him recording them. Throughout these years a wonderful thing happened. His lovely wife Sandra became pregnant with their first child and only son, Todd, on June 22, 1979. I was proud to be the Godfather. Turso says, “Today, my son Todd works for Jay z and his wife Beyonce’, and I’m really proud of him”. Prior to this current position, Todd worked with Lady Gaga for quite some time as designer and graphics artist and other artistic endeavors. Turso’s first album titled “I Played the Clown” was released in 1977 with full orchestra and Neil Diamond’s drummer was in the recording sessions. Ben Benay was producer for Calliope Records. We were all excited about this. Unfortunately, as it turned out, after spending around $150,000 to $200,000 and a coming out party at the

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famed Chasen’s Restaurant at the corner of Beverly Blvd. and Doheny in Beverly Hills where all the stars dined, the executives at Calliope Records, even with their ad in Billboard, considered this project as more of a tax write off to them than what we all expected. They just didn’t seem to care about the feelings of the artist and all the talent put into the project. I later cast Turso in a Broadway play being produced in Los Angeles, backed by Paramount and others. The show was being choreographed and directed by Joe Layton who happened to be Turso’s director on Broadway as a child actor. Layton knew

Honor Flight continued from page 1 itary branch memorials, Arlington Cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and more. John and Karl were most impressed by the FDR memorial that not only recognized his accomplishments but had a life size bread line as a reminder of the Depression. After the memorial tour they returned to their meeting place greeted by bag-

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Turso was great for playing the role of Jamie singing “Retreat” in “Platinum” starring Alexis Smith that opened at the Mark Hellinger Theater on November 12, 1978. After 12 preview performances beginning on November 02, 1978, it lasted for 33 performances and closed. The reviewers in New York ruined the show, which happens from time to time. Alexis Smith and Turso got rave reviews but reviewers didn’t like the stage set or other aspects of the show. I had figured that if this Broadway Show became a top grossing play on Broadway, that would be the end of Turso working the saloons and nightclubs. But it wasn’t meant to be. Luckily, I had negotiated with a club for the return of Turso where he had been a huge draw just in case. They were happy for him to go and take a shot at success but even more excited when he returned to the local scene. Now, it was back to business as usual, performing several long, arduous sets each eve-

ning and Turso really belted out his songs with vigor and vitality. The crowds were overwhelmingly receptive. I called and exposed most of his original songs which were sensational to numerous A&R people, record companies and artists, but to no avail. At times I felt responsible for not much happening, as I’m sure he did but, in this crazy business, it’s truly a rough ride. I was so personally involved and believed in his talent so much that I found myself working late hours on submissions for every role that came up with casting for everything and anything to further his career. I booked him in one larger club where I had booked RAY CHARLES and his Orchestra, MANHATTAN TRANSTER, B. B. KING and other stars. I made certain that Ronnie Turso’s name was mentioned in all the Los Angeles Times ads which ran for weeks with each added attraction to the schedule. This helped selling him to other buyers later on.

Next week in Part III, we follow Ronnie Turso through his career and life from Los Angeles back to New York, his literary works, his YouTube videos and more. He plays all the instruments, sings, wrote all the lyrics and produced the videos, “Face the Wall”, “911 Tribute, Ten Long Years Ago” and “Runaway Train” that you can watch on YouTube. See you next week, and as always, stay happy. George Michaud was a talent agent/manager in Burbank, California for nearly four decades with his own talent agency, GMA. Michaud booked hundreds of actresses and actors/ musicians, major concerts around the world and has been responsible for launching the careers of many notable names in television, motion pictures and on the Broadway stage. Michaud currently is semi-retired, still has a hand in show biz projects from New York to Las Vegas as consultant to entertainment venues and new talents as well as seasoned professionals.

pipes and enjoyed a U.S.O style dance with music from the 40’s and 50’s. And they received mail call, the bright spot in the day of a soldier far away from home. These Raytown veterans brought home hundreds of letters that they read on the way back to Kansas City. Both John and Karl marveled at the highly organized and executed project of these dedicated volunteers and recommend every veteran to take the opportunity to make Honor Flight trip.

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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Touchdown Tuesdays First & Third Tuesdays, 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wing Stop, 11825 U.S. 40 Highway, Independence Raytown Touchdown Club has teamed up with Wing Stop for this bi-monthly fundraiser. Proceeds from orders will go to the TD Club to help support the Bluejays football team. Just mention Raytown Touchdown Club when ordering so the TD Club gets credit. 6th Annual Tribute and Thank You to All American Veterans November 9, 2014 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Raytown High School Auxiliary Gymnasium, 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd. Sponsored by: Raytown Council on Aging, Raytown Arts Council, Raytown Retired Teachers Association and Marguerite McNair Chapter DAR. The Raytown Community Band Plays from 1:30 to 2 p.m., Program Begins at 2 p.m., Mayor David Bower will highlight the veterans. Noel Fulkerson will direct the Kansas City Men’s Chorus. Archbishop O’Hara High School ~ Open House November 9, 2014 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Archbishop O’Hara High School, 9001 James A. Reed Rd. Please mark your calendar now and plan on joining us for our upcoming Open House. Middle school students and their parents are welcome to join us that day for a student led tour of our facility. O’Hara is a Catholic, diocesan high school providing students a Christ-centered environment

in which to excel academically and to grow spiritually. Come and see what O’Hara has to offer to your students as you begin to make plans for the transition into high school. This is an excellent opportunity to meet our dedicated faculty and staff, visit with students, coaches, parents, and see for yourself what opportunities your student could experience at O’Hara. We look forward to meeting you then. Southwood Elementary and its PTA are celebrating its 60th anniversary November 9, 2014 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Southwood Elementary, 8015 Raytown Rd Alumni, former teachers and staff, current students and families are invited. Hoagie Days are making a comeback with hoagies for sale and carnival games for the kids. There will be memorabilia and special entertainment along with an antique car show. Starting at 1:00 pm., get a special photo keepsake from the day at our photo booth. Dress from one of the decades and come together in the gym as we “Dance Through the Decades” with our DJ from 1:00-4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Southwood Elementary at 816-268-7280 or Virginia Pennington, PTA President, at 816-550-8428 or vpenington75@outlook.com. Raytown Community Thanksgiving Service November 24, 2014 @ 7:00 pm REAP Community Room, 9300 E 75th St Join us for the Raytown Community Thanksgiving

Service! Sponsored by the Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance. Please bring a bag of canned goods for the hungry. Thanksgiving Lunch with Hope Network November 27, 2014 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm First Baptist Church of Raytown, 10500 E 350 Hwy Please join Hope Network for a free Thanksgiving meal meant especially for those less fortunate in our community. If you have no place to fellowship and enjoy a nice meal on this special day please consider joining us.

MONTHLY MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-7379955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231

Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome. Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends! Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Garden Club Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. Visitors welcome Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street. Raytown New Day AL-Non Weekly: Wednesdays at 10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd. Enter at the back door. Everyone welcome! (816) 353-5446 Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/ raytownwomenoftoday

Club Room at Raytown HyVee, 9400 E. 350 Hwy. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly: Second Tuesday at 7:00 pm Post 4242 Raytown Memorial Post, 6419 Railroad St. (816) 358-8843 CITY MEETING SCHEDULE Board of Alderman Monthly: First and Third Tuesday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http://www.raytown.mo.us Board of Education Monthly: Second Monday at 6:30 pm 6608 Raytown Road http:// RaytownSchools.org Board of Zoning Adjustment Commission Monthly: Second Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Council on Aging Committee Monthly: Third Thursday at 4:15 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Fire Protection District Monthly: Second and Fourth Tuesday at 9:00 am City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. http://www.raytownfire.com Human Relations Commission Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St.

parks.com Planning & Zoning Commission Monthly: First Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Tree Board Monthly: 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Sept.-May) Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave http://raytowntreeboard.org Check the City website for scheduling adjustments due to holidays, etc. Many committees, boards and commissions meet on an as needed basis. The meetings of the following Boards and Task Forces are infrequent but will be posted on the City’s Events Calendar when convened. Building Code of Appeals Board of Equalization Community Health Advisory Committee Economic Development Advisory Committee Elected Officials Compensation Committee Industrial Development Authority Property Maintenance Board Raytown Community Foundation (Goes through Truman Heartland) Raytown Safe Routes to Schools Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com

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Southeast Enterprises 2014-2015 Holiday Light Recycling Drive The Holiday Light Recycling Drive, now entering its fourth year, grew from humble beginnings. 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. In 2012 and 2013, Southeast aggressively pursued partnerships with a variety of schools, businesses, and

organizations throughout the Great Kansas City Area. The response from the community was overwhelming and Southeast ultimately has collected over 70,000 lbs. pounds of light from over 165 different locations, the past two years. How will these collect-

ed old holiday lights help Southeast Enterprises? • Lights collected will provide employment opportunity for our employees. The light bulbs are clipped from the wire and separated. The wire then goes to City Scrap Metal to be recycled. The rebate we receive from

the wire pays our employee wages. We use this work when other contract work is not available. This year, Southeast is excited to build on its success and collect over 60,000 pounds of lights with the help from many sponsors

and partners. If you’re thinkin’ green, sponsor or drop off your lights at any of participating locations. The drive runs from November 14, 2014 through January 20th, 2015. Check out where to find your local drop site visit www.kcrecyclelights. com.

Raytown Chamber Invites All To Morning Coffee & Open House Public Notice advertising plays a unique role both in American history and in the process by which this country’s democracy is preserved. Its one premise is that people must be informed if they are to govern themselves competently. Public Notice advertising first came into being with the Congress of 1792. That body, recognizing its responsibility to the people, required the Postmaster General to advertise for bids for the construction of new post offices. From that inauspicious beginning to the publication requirements in federal, state and local laws today, government officials have come more and more to understand their obligations to inform the public through Public Notice advertising. Newspapers over the years have been the vehicle by which these obligations have been fulfilled. They will continue to be as long as the public demands that it be informed frequently and by the best means possible.

Home Skillet Café & Catering located at 6225 Blue Ridge Blvd. will host the November Morning Coffee from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Stop by for a cup of coffee and get a chance to network with other Chamber members. Plus get a chance to look over the breakfast, lunch and dinner menu and chat with the owners about catering options. Bickford Assisted Living will have an open house to celebrate the addition of their assisted living license

from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come enjoy food, drinks and take a tour of their newly remodeled building. Bickford Assisted Living is located at 9110 E. 63rd Street. At 4:00 p.m., there will be a ribbon cutting. The Chamber always likes of individuals in their ribbon cutting photos! These are two fun opportunities to see what these two local businesses have to offer and to network with the business community.

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The best holiday meals have sides that are warm, comforting and satisfying — like your family’s favorite mashed potatoes. This year, bring potatoes to the table in two new ways with recipes that can be easily made with little fuss. Gathering everyone together is easy when you serve side dishes prepared with quality ingredients, such as Hungry Jack potatoes. Invite guests to taste the traditional flavors of the season in a whole new light with these crowd-pleasing recipes.

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Double Cheese Spinach-Potato Pie

Ingredients • 1 carton (4.2 ounces) Hungry Jack Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes • 3/4 cup Hungry Jack Mashed Potato Flakes • 3/4 cup milk • 2 eggs • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 16 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil Preparation 1. Refresh hashbrown potatoes according to package directions. After 12 minutes, drain and squeeze out any excess liquid from carton. 2. Heat oven to 425°F. Coat 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.

Double Cheese Spinach-Potato Pie 3. While hashbrowns are standing, combine potato flakes, milk, eggs, Parmesan, pepper and salt in large bowl. Mix in spinach. 4. Add oil to refreshed hashbrowns in carton and mix well. 5. Spread 3/4 of hashbrowns firmly onto bottom and sides of prepared pie dish. Spoon spinach mixture lightly into dish. Top evenly with remaining hashbrowns, fluffing hashbrowns with fork. 6. Bake until hashbrowns are well-browned and center is set, 30–35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slic-

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Our beloved friend, Jan Blackstock, passed away recently at her son’s home in Frisco TX, surrounded by her family. She had a long, valiant fight with cancer. Coincidentally, all 5 members of the Raytown Baha’i Community plus a guest from Kansas City had gathered at the Block home to share prayers and memories for Jan. Jan was a long-time employee of the Raytown Walmart. Jan was a vibrant, enthusiastic, curious, joyful, fun-loving, caring friend and we miss her already. Her funeral was held in Frisco, TX Wednesday, Nov. 5. Jan was 73 at her passing. Rex Block Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance Timothy “Tim” Eugene Altis Timothy “Tim” Eugene Altis, 61, Knob Noster, MO, passed away November 2, 2014 at Research Medical Center after an acute illness. Visitation was held November 5, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home; Kansas City, MO. Funeral services took place November 6, at Knob Noster High School Gymnasium, Knob Noster, MO. He will be laid to rest at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, at Providence Cemetery; Cabool, MO. Contributions may be made to Lions Club International, Local Chapter in memory of Tim Altis. Mr. Altis was born December 17, 1952 in Kansas City, MO, son of Clifford and Rutha Altis. A graduate of Raytown High School and 1990 graduate of UCM, Magna Cum Laude, and Tim worked in the electrician’s trade over 20 years and in 1991 began a very successful history teaching career at Knob Noster High School, where he retired in 2013. A dedicated member and teacher in the Baptist church; an avid outdoorsman. Most importantly, Tim loved his family and knew how “to keep Christmas well.’ He

was preceded in death by an infant sister Patricia and his father Clifford E. Altis in 2013. Tim is survived by his mother Rutha Altis, his wife Sherry Altis, sons Daniel Preston Altis and Samuel Caleb Altis and wife Kaylan, and stepdaughter Jill M. Hill and husband Jay. Tim will be greatly missed by his loving pets, many students and friends. Reverend Harold Lewis Dodds Reverend Harold Lewis Dodds passed away at home on October 2, 2014 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He bore his illness with patience and grace. He was 83. A memorial service will be held at Country Club United Methodist Church, 400 W 57th Street, Kansas City, MO 64113 on November 14, 2014 at 6:00 PM. His ashes will be buried in Dixon, Mo on November 15, 2014 at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a memorial, he would have been gratified to have contributions to the good work of ReStart, The Salvation Army, CARE or Groves Community Hospice. Harold was born in Dixon, MO on February 5, 1931, the third son of John and Neppie Dodds. He grew up with his two brothers, five sisters, and childhood chums whose friendship lasted a lifetime. After graduation from Dixon

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ing into wedges. Serves 6 Notes, Tips & Suggestions To thaw spinach, microwave in large bowl on HIGH for 4–5 minutes. Place in colander and press firmly with spoon or spatula to drain liquid. Casserole Pie Double ingredients and prepare in 9-inch-by-13-inch baking dish. Allow additional time to thaw spinach. Reserve 1/2 carton of hashbrowns for topping; press remaining 1 1/2 cartons of hashbrowns on bottom and halfway up sides of baking

dish. Prepare spinach filling as directed in recipe. Bake at 400°F for 40–45 minutes. Makes 12 servings. Nutrition information per serving: 260 calories; 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat); 11 g protein; 28 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 70 mg cholesterol; 710 mg sodium Preparation Time 15 minutes Bake Time 30 minutes

High School, he felt the call to ministry. The whole first year of his education was spent working on the Rock Island Railroad, earning his way to Central Methodist College in Fayette, and a degree of Bachelor of Divinity from Drew Theological Seminary in New Jersey. He later received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from his alma mater, Central Methodist College. He had student appointments in Florida, Center, and Iberia, MO; and in Chester, NY. There he met his wife to be, Reta Laroe. They wed in 1957. After returning to Missouri, he was ordained an elder in the United Methodist Church, and began his first full time pastorate in Monroe City, and Florida. It was there, that his joy was fulfilled with the births of their two children, Becky and Paul. The United Methodist itinerancy system took him to Eldon; Marvin Park, St. Louis; Linn Memorial, Fayette; Trinity, Kansas City; St. Paul, Springfield; Country Club, Kansas City; and First Church, Raytown. After his first attempt at retirement in 1996, he served an interim at Ivanhoe United Church of Christ, and lastly, Village Church at John Knox Village. It was from Village Church that he finally retired at age 81. One of his great pleasures was the yearly trip to Princeton Theological Seminary for a two week seminar on preaching. He went every summer for twenty years, soaking up the lectures, the ocean, a play on Broadway, and the fellowship of old comrades.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Brice and Leonard, and sisters, Jewel Bryant and Marilyn Rowden. Three sisters, Ethel Stewart, Lenna Mae Brown, and Mildred Hayes and many nieces and nephews live to remember him with love. Harold is survived by his wife Reta, daughter Becky and her husband Jim Kehoe; son Paul and his wife Valerie; grandchildren Jamie, Sean and Amy Kehoe; Justin, Alex and Aaron Dodds. He cherished and was cherished by each of them. Harold was guided in life by his favorite scripture. “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” He lived his life well, and was grateful for the wonderful friends he met along the way.

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Nadine M. Dow Nadine M. Dow, 86, Raytown, MO, passed away October 29, 2014. Visitation and services were held November 8, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, burial at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Frances E. Hetrick Frances E. Hetrick, 84, of Independence, MO, went to be with Jesus on October 31, 2014. Frances was the second of five children of Darrell and Margaret Hetrick and grew up in Raytown, graduating from Raytown High School in 1948. She is survived by daughters Lana Wright (Jack), Laura Textor

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(Mark) and Lynn Ballard and son Tim Hanssen; grandchildren, Jennifer, Brad, Megan, Nathan, Kyle, Carlie and Blair; eleven great-grandchildren, and sister, Molly Drennen. She was preceded in death by grandson, Brett. Visitation and funeral services were held November 5 at Park Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO. Interment followed at Green Lawn Cemetery. Alice Mae McBride Alice Mae McBride, 68, of Raytown, MO died Monday, October 27, 2014 at Saint Luke’s West Hospital. She was born October 27, 1945 in Kansas City MO, the daughter of Charles Douglas McBride and Marguerite Forrester. She grew up in Shawnee Mission, KS and graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School, and attended Kansas University. She is survived by her siblings Charles Douglas McBride, Carole McBride Iacovelli, Penny McBride Gregg and Richard Eugene McBride. Private services will be held. Hazel Rose Pennington Hazel Rose Pennington, 78, Lee’s Summit, MO. passed away October 29, 2014. Visitation and funeral services took place October 31 at Park Lawn Funeral Home. Interment in Green Lawn Cemetery. Hazel was born September 15, 1936 to Charles and Hazel Crossland in Kansas City, KS. Hazel was a member of First Baptist

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 Church of Raytown, MO. and enjoyed volunteering at The Roc and food pantry. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ora Pennington Jr., and her son, Tad Pennington. Survivors include her daughter, Lila Pennington; grandchildren, Kaylynn Benoit, Dillon Witherell, Tyler Witherell, Daniel Pennington; great grandson, Xavier Arias and one brother, Clifford Crossland. David Neal Scott David Neal Scott passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Visitation and services took place November 6 at McGilley & Sheil Chapel, KCMO, burial at Brooking Cemetery. David was born to Nancy & Gary Scott on November 7, 1967 & attended Raytown High School. He played Raytown Little League baseball for 11 years until he graduated from high school. He also played basketball in Junior High & was an excellent swimmer & fisherman. He worked as a specialized mechanic for Precision Built and Custom Truck Companies. David was preceded in death by his father, Gary & his sister Laurie Carter. Grieving and missing him is his mother, Nancy Scott, brother, Mike Scott, nephews, Michael Stewart & Levi Carter, niece, Rachel Scott and his many friends & boss Steve Schneuers.

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Art Classes Bring Smiles Each year the art classes at Southwood Elementary make cards that are distributed to Meals on Wheels clients of the Raytown Shepherd’s Center. “I was happy when we were making the cards because I knew that it was going to make them smile” says Audrey, first grade. “Happiness, kindness, generosity and giving are all words used in the art room when we begin making art for the Senior residents in our community, said Mia McKitterick, Art instructor. “ In our art room, we know that art is not only good for decorating a space and looking pretty, but that art can make people feel better. Art is therapy.”

Southwood is a part of the Building Bridges program. With this program, students make art for three different nursing homes in our community. Setting aside just a few hours from their busy schedules, they know that they can make a difference. One little act of kindness from each child can make an enormous impact on a senior citizen’s life. Many do not have much contact, if any, with the outside world. The art students hope that making artwork for these residents brings some sunshine into their space. “We want them to feel loved,” added Robbie, first grade.

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Prairie Organization and also originated the Wyandotte County Girls Softball League. In 1984 Charlotte moved to Melbourne, FL with her husband, Bill Wandel. She worked at Holmes Regional Medical Center until she retired. Charlotte is survived by her four children, Janet Divitto, Joyce Graham, Judith Anderson, Edward F. Laningham (Skip), seven grandchildren, and 17 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her

Charlotte (Laningham) Wandel Charlotte (Laningham) Wandel, 82, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Joyce, in Salinas, CA on Sunday, October 19, 2014. Charlotte was born January 16, 1932 in Raytown, MO and grew up in the Greater Kansas City area. She was an instrumental part in securing the Flint Hills in Kansas with the Tall Grass

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Southwood Elementary art class parents, Daniel C. BuddSmith and Orpha Holloway, her husband, William A. Wandel, daughter, Jaynece Laningham, brother, Leroy Budd-Smith, sister, Irene McFarland, and grandaughter, Jeri Anne Holloman.A private ceremony will be held at a later date by her four children.

away November 3, 2014. Memorial services will be at 10 am Friday, November 7th at Asbury United Methodist Church, 75th Street and Nall Ave. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 5400 W 75th St, Prairie Village, KS 66208. The daughter of Henry and Nan Phillips, Joy

was born March 30, 1925 in Stover, MO. She graduated from Sweet Springs High School and then married Don Edwards Wood on August 4, 1947. She earned her nursing degree and worked at Olathe Community Hospital until her retirement. She enjoyed socializing with other retirees at Waid’s Restaurant and First Watch. Joy was a

“joy” to all her friends. Her husband, Don, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Sue “Tudi” (Bill) Owens, Dallas, TX; Todd Wood, Raytown, MO; Linda (Marty) Heinze, Potomac Falls, VA; sister Jeannette Ragan, Kansas City, MO; and three grandchildren, Sarah Owens, Logan and Luke Heinze.

Wanda “Joy” Wood Wanda “Joy” Wood, age 89, Prairie Village, KS passed

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