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Raytown family bands together By Kris Collins The Anderson family is normal by all accounts. From the youngest child, 10-year-old Nahjeih, to the first-born Bralen, 20, each member has his or her own personality, interests and avocations — art, animation, cutting hair, computers, gymnastics or dancing — but when all six kids turn on keyboards and amps, slip guitar straps over their heads or position the drum kit just right, the family is anything but ordinary. The kids, who play under the name Jamii, started their band five years ago and in that time have performed upwards of 100 times. It started when Landon Anderson, 14, displayed a talent for art in the second grade and his mother sought a scholarship to send him to an art program. They soon discovered a music scholarship existed, too. “When they had the Garage
Band program at the school, it was for teenagers,” said Geaneen Anderson, who has the responsibilities of both a mom and manager. “They were having issues because all the teenagers were coming from different families — different interests, different things going on. After that didn’t work, they said, ‘Since you asked about Garage Band, let’s give your kids a try to see if we can get this thing going.’ “They were perfect — no conflict, everybody was at practice — and at the end of each quarter they would have lessons and recitals. Once they played for the first recital everyone said, ‘Oh my goodness. That’s awesome’ because they were itty-bitty.” A change in the scholarship program made the music program unaffordable for Geaneen Anderson to send all her children to, so the kids quickly started teaching themselves various instruments and seeking advancement through
Photos by Kris Collins Jamii, a band composed of six siblings, plays a short set Monday evening in the family’s home in Raytown.
Four of the six members of Jamii perform in the Anderson home Monday. From left to right are: Landon Anderson, 14, Jacobe Anderson, 16, Acacia Whitney, 12, and Nahjeih Whitney, 10.
tutorials and other sources on the Internet. All of the kids started out with piano lessons and soon each member of the band gravitated toward his or her instrument of choice. The band members are: Acacia Whitney, 12, lead vocals; Jacobe Anderson, 16, lead guitar; Nahjeih Whitney, 10, congas/vocals/keyboard; Landon Anderson, 14, bass guitar/vocals; Erinae Whitney, 14, keyboard; and 20-year-old Bralen Kincade, percussion. The band has been asked to perform at various events and concerts since. Jamii, which means family in Swahili, performs regularly in the Historic 18th and Vine District. One of the more notable appearances for Jacobe Anderson was a trip to Tennessee. “We went to Nashville and played for the African Street Festival,” he said. “We were the opening act for Family Stone, Dwele and The Bloodstones. And we played at the summer series concert presented by Sen. Emanuel Cleaver.” The band primarily plays covers (influences are blues, jazz, “old-
ies,” R&B, hip-hop and, specifically, some band members like John Legend, Alicia Keys and Victor Wooten), but it’s currently working on original content, though there’s no word yet on when it will be available for eager ears. Jacobe Anderson said sometimes playing with family is fun, sometimes they argue, and sometimes they just joke around. Landon Anderson describes playing with his family as a more welcoming and comfortable experience than playing with strangers. On Monday night, when the band was playing a few songs in their Raytown home, it was apparent how comfortable and familiar they were with each other; everyone was on the same page — when the solos came in, on which beat rests were, and harmonies to back up the lead vocalist. If the three oldest members of the band are any indication of how the talent of three youngest will progress, Jamii will be a very familiar name in Raytown. Part of the reason Jamii
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Raytown Celebrates MCPL 50th Birthday Anniversary By Diane Krizek On Nov. 10, the Mid-Continent Public Library celebrated its 50th birthday anniversary at all of its branches throughout the tri-county area of Jackson, Clay and Platte counties. Exactly 50 years ago, Nov. 10, 1965, Jackson and Clay
Counties merged their library systems to provide better access to the community. Platte County joined MCPL in 1968, and now MCPL represents more than 780,000 people in the Greater Kansas City area which is something to celebrate. “There are 90 functions going on in the library system today,”
The Birthday celebration drew many from the Raytown community who appreciate their local library branch.
Bridget Heos, author of the “Mustache Baby” series and illustrator Dan Regan sign books.
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said Mary Altman, director of marketing and communications. “I have been with MCPL since only February. Most of my career was spent in sports and entertainment but when I returned to Kansas City, I knew I wanted to be a part of the library making memories for families.” The roots of the Raytown branch hearken back to 1948, when it was a part of the former Jackson County Library. The branch celebrated its 50th birthday back in 1998 and this week it celebrated its 50th anniversary with MCPL. The celebration began with the
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Jay and Leslie Juggling Show tickling the funny bone of an audience of 54 that included children, parents and grandparents with their wacky signature stage show, “Drop of a Hat.” Following the performance, Bridget Heos, Kansas City awardwinning author of the “Mustache Baby” series, and illustrator Dan Regan introduced their book “Grow a Reader: an Interplanetary Tale” to the audience. Everyone child in the audience received a free copy of the book autographed by the author and illustrator. “When I found out Mid-Con-
tinent was making a book about growing a reader, I knew I wanted to be a part of it,” said Heos. “I think reading is so important. Reading to your kids every day prepares them for the kind of education that will make their dreams come true.” Regan retired from Hallmark after 29 years creating humorous greeting cards. “I already knew Bridget but it was MCPL who put us together for this book,” said Dan. From 2 to 4 p.m., the Raytown
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Photos by R.C. Jones There were hundreds of veterans coming and going from Hy-Vee on Veterans Day Wednesday morning to receive their free breakfast as a token of thanks from the supermarket chain for their service to the United States..
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Veterans honored by Raytown organizations Dozens of veterans and their spouses were at the Raytown High School gym this past Sunday for a tribute and thanks ceremony put on by The Raytown Arts Council, Raytown Council
on Aging, the Raytown Retired Teachers Association and the Marguerite McNair Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The tribute included patriotic musical numbers
performed by the Raytown Community Symphonic band, under the direction of Eric Eckhoff, a speech by Mayor Mike McDonough, a video tribute to veterans and a wreath ceremony.
Photos by Kris Collins From right, Jacob Barlow, U.S. Air Force veteran; Paul Weber, U.S. Navy veteran; Larry Williams, U.S. Army veteran; and Mark McCunniff, Marine Corps veteran, present the flag during the veteran tribute Nov. 8 at Raytown High School.
Members of various branches of the U.S. military stand and receive applause during the veteran tribute.
VFW Post 4242 Auxiliary donates new coats to veterans
By Diane Krizek
The women’s Auxiliary of Raytown Memorial VFW Post 4242 decided this winter to do more than donate used clothing to the veter-
Tina Gregory, wife to a late Naval Air Corps veteran, sits at HyVee Wednesday morning for a free veterans breakast. As a child, Gregory lived in Hawaii and survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. She was 7 years old at the time of the attack.
ans at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. They wanted vets to have brand new coats. Lena Stoner of Raytown called Burlington Coat Factory in Independence and
found manager Lisa Bjrogmose receptive to making a deal for 38 brand new quality winter coats for $1500. Chief volunteer Melissa Jacobsen at the VA Clothes
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Joe Edwards, a 97-year-old World War II veteran, attends the veterans breakfast at Hy-Vee Wednesday morning. Edwards was a pilot in the Naval Air Corps and flew search-and-rescue missions over the English Channel. He was also a long time educator and administrator in the Raytown School District.
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Raytowner among KC metro YMCA volunteers honored Among nine top Jackson County volunteers being honored by the YMCA with the 2015 Spirit of Service Award, one is a Raytowner. Martha Shadley is among more than 3,600 volunteers who serve the organization throughout the metro area. Other award recipients are: Jon Burke of Blue Springs, Blue Springs Family YMCA; Braden Curd of Lee’s Summit, Cleaver Family YMCA; Kanetha Knolley of Kansas City, Thomas Roque YMCA Head Start; Alicia
McKnight of Kansas City, YMCA Head Start; Kathy Merola of Kansas City, Columbus Park YMCA Head Start; Carl Price of Kansas City, Linwood Family YMCA; Paul Prue of Oak Grove, YMCA of Greater Kansas City; Martha Shadley of Raytown, Red Bridge Family YMCA; Andrew Tate of Kansas City, Quality Hill YMCA The recipients will be honored at the 5th annual Spirit of Service Volunteer Recognition Event Nov. 12, at Starlight Theatre.
Jackson County service available at City Hall The county temporarily closed the satellite sites for tax services, one of which was in Raytown, for software
upgrades. The upgrades are completed and Raytown City Hall can again offer county tax service.
Jackson County replaced defective guardrails Jackson County recently replaced guardrail end sections at 11 different locations in a pro-active effort to protect public safety. The end sections were designed and manufactured by Trinity Industries, Inc. and Trinity Highway Products, LLC. Recent legal actions in other states had given the county concern that the guardrail end sections were defective. No reports of injury have
been made in Jackson County. The Jackson County Public Works department completed the upgrades Oct. 30. Based on information obtained from other states, Jackson County is filing a class action lawsuit against Trinity in The Circuit Court of Jackson County. The lawsuit alleges claims for product liability and seeks to recover the cost of replacement.
Anti-violence mural unveiled at 39th, Prospect “Then and Now,” a mural and part of the Byrne Initiative aimed at reducing violent crime in the in the Prospect Corridor, was unveiled this past weekend 39th Street and Prospect Avenue. The so-called Byrne area has been identified as a priority or hot spot for crime in an area of the urban core – 25th to 39th streets, Paseo to Indiana. The U.S. Department of Justice awarded the Kansas City No Violence Alliance a $1 million Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation grant to focus extra efforts in that Prospect Corridor area to reduce violent crime and build more community and law enforcement cooperation.
Cleanups and other events have been planned in the area throughout the year, including Urban Canvas, an art project to place distinctive art on abandoned and boarded homes in the area. Some of those art pieces were installed this past weekend, as well. Sponsors of the mural at 39th and Prospect include Kansas City LISC (Local Initatives Support Corp.), Arts Tech, KC NoVA Community Response Team or CRT, as well as the seven neighborhood associations in the Byrne area. They include Ivanhoe, Washington Wheatley, Wendell Phillips, Oak Park, Boston Heights-Mt. Hope, Key Coalition and Santa Fe.
MDC gets $2.4M for wetland protection The Missouri Department of Conservation will receive $2.4 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture for projects that protect, restore, and enhance wetlands in Missouri. The projects will be funded under the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Program administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Missouri is one of six states to receive such funding this year. The Missouri Department of Conservation, in cooperation with Ducks Unlimited, will provide an additional $700,000 in matching funds, bringing the total investment in wetland restoration to $3.1 million over the next three years. According to the depart-
ment of conservation, wetland restorations completed in the early 1990s were primarily designed to provide uniform water levels within a single-ring levee. In past years, the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Program has helped restore thousands of acres of existing wetlands in a number of north Missouri counties. The current WREP is expanded so landowners with WRP easements located within 30 counties across the state will now be eligible to apply for funding to enhance their wetlands. Missouri landowners may apply for the new Wetland Reserve Enhancement Program this winter. More information is available at mdc.mo.gov under “local contact.”
Community events set for enrollment in Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment is now open for the federal Health Insurance Marketplace and local organizations from both sides of the state line are joining forces to offer free enrollment assistance at an event on Nov.14. Trained navigators and certified application counselors will be on hand to answer consumer questions about health insurance, review coverage options, set up appointments and pro-
vide application assistance to individuals seeking to enroll in the marketplace. The events also offer free flu shots and other health-related services. WHAT: Enroll Wyandotte Enrollment and Health Fair WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Memorial Hall, 600 N. 6th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, 66101 Created by the Affordable Care Act, the Health Insurance Marketplace al-
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Get your affairs in order for an orderly estate Submitted by George Koepp You may be quite willing to plan an investment strategy for your retirement years. After all, it can be enjoyable to think about traveling the world, pursuing your hobbies or participating in any of the activities you’ve associated with an active retirement. However, once you do retire, you’ll need to “shift gears” somewhat to focus on your legacy. Specifically, to protect your loved ones and ensure your intentions are clear and carried out, you’ll need to do some more planning – and you’ll need to share your thoughts with your family. Here are some moves to consider: • List your assets and debts. Your family needs to be aware of your assets and debts, so share this information with them while you are alive and well. • Create a durable power of attorney. Give a trusted
friend or family member a durable power of attorney to pay bills and make financial choices on your behalf if you are unable to do so. • Choose an executor. An executor is the person or entity you name in your will to carry out your wishes. An executor has a variety of responsibilities, so pick someone who is honest and capable of dealing with legal and financial matters. Talk with an attorney about how best to name your executor. • Update your will. You might have written a will many years ago, but, over time, many aspects of your life may have changed. Review your will with your attorney to ensure it reflects your current wishes. • Review benefits of a living trust. A simple will may not be enough to accommodate your estate-planning needs. You might want to consider establishing a living trust, which provides you with significant flexibility in distributing your assets and
can help you avoid the timeconsuming, expensive and public process of probate. To create a trust or other estate-planning documents, you will need to work with a qualified legal professional. • Review your beneficiary designations. The beneficiary designations on your financial accounts (401(k), IRA, etc.) and your insurance policies can even supersede the directions on your will, so it’s essential that you update these designations to reflect events such as divorce and remarriage. And make sure your beneficiaries have the facts they need to claim their benefits. • Share location of your legal documents. Your loved ones should know where you keep documents such as your birth certificate, will and living trust. If you keep these items in a safe deposit box, tell your family where you keep the key. • Encourage two-way communication. It’s obviously necessary to communicate
your final wishes to your family members – but listen to their wishes and concerns, too. For example, ask your children to agree on who gets those objects of special concern to them, such as furniture, mementos and heirlooms. As you can see, you’ll need to take several steps to fulfill your intentions – and the above list is certainly not exhaustive. So plan carefully, engage the appropriate team – financial advisor, attorney, tax professional – and put your plans in motion. By being proactive, you can greatly ease the burden on your loved ones in the future. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estateplanning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
Raytown Board of Aldermen meeting The Raytown-Brooking Eagle was unable to report on the happenings of the Raytown Board of Aldermen meeting on Nov. 10. We were unable to have a
reporter at City Hall for the meeting and the live streaming video was unavailable that night. The recorded video of the meeting was unavailable on the
city’s website by press time Wednesday night. Raytown Public Information Officer Brenda Gustafson was unavailable for a comment by press time
on when the video would be uploaded to the city website. Look for continued coverage on the topic in the next edition of the Raytown-Brooking Eagle.
Missouri House reviews intern policy Missouri House of Representative Speaker Todd Richardson made recommendations Oct. 23 to improve the culture of and policy for interns at the state capitol, some of which include: requiring an outside investigation for harassment complaints involving House members; establishing formal prohibitions of romantic fraternization between House members, staff and interns; requiring annual sexual harassment policy training for House members and staff; and creating additional levels of oversight and accountability for the intern program. “These proposed policy changes are not a cure-all, but they do take significant, substantive steps toward improving the work environment in the capitol so that interns, staff, and members can have a workplace where they are treated with respect and free from harassment,” Richardson said. “In reviewing the intern policies we realized it was equally important to improve our sexual harassment policies so that everyone who works in the building is better protected from inappropriate behavior. I am proud of the steps we are taking and I believe they can improve the culture in the Capitol building by putting an effective process in place for preventing and
resolving these problems. “I want to be perfectly clear. While I am Speaker, sexual harassment will not be tolerated. The people of Missouri expect and deserve public servants who conduct themselves professionally and honorably, and fortunately the vast majority of my colleagues do just that on a daily basis. However, we still have work to do if we are going to eliminate all inappropriate behavior from the workplace and create an environment we can all take pride in, and the people of Missouri can be proud of as well.” The capitol came under criticism after Paul LeVota and then-Speaker of the House John Diehl both resigned under allegations of sexual relationships; LeVota was accused of sexually harassing two female interns. Diehl was accused of having a relationship with a former staffer for Gov. Jay Nixon who lives in St. Louis. “These are common sense changes that can prevent some of the problems we have seen in the past from happening again in the future, but we know this is only one step in the process of improving the culture in the building,” Richardson said. “Our top legislative priority when we return for the 2016 session will be substantive ethics reform that
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will limit gifts and end the lawmaker-to-lobbyist revolving door.” Wendy Doyle, president and CEO of the Women’s Foundation, supports the efforts at the capitol. “Working with House Speaker Todd Richardson to improve the capitol culture for interns, legislative staff, and elected officials was a thoughtful and productive process,” Doyle said. “If enacted, we believe these new policies will be a good first step toward improving the capitol culture. We are supportive of the General Assembly’s efforts to address reform, and we will remain diligent in our work for removing barriers that keep women from achieving their full economic and leadership potential.” The following is a summary of the recommended changes: • Annual conduct and ethics training, which would
include sexual harassment policy and procedure, for House members would be mandatory. • Mandatory annual sexual harassment policy and procedure training. • Prohibition of romantic fraternization between House members, staff and interns. • Outside investigation for sexual harassment complaints. • Addition levels of oversight for the intern program, including a program administrator, an intern handbook, intern training, an ombudsman as an advocate or coordinator, and majority and minority party members as intern coordinators to ensure policy compliance. • Provide additional options for reporting harassment by expanding the list of mandated reporters to include all leadership staff. • An annual review of inter policies.
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Angler honored for record 100-lb flathead catfish Mathew McConkey was presented with a plaque Nov. 6 by the Missouri Department of Conservation in honor of his state recordbreaking catch, a 100-pound flathead catfish. McConkey’s catch set a new state record for alternative fishing methods. He caught the flathead on a trotline Sept. 19 from the Missouri River offshore from the city of Riverside, a burg close to downtown Kansas City. “It’s awesome,” said McConkey, a 38-year-old Kansas City resident. “I’ve fished hard for it, and this is probably the fish of a lifetime.” He’s started catfishing in the river 18 years ago along with family members in the Brunswick area, and he’s fished in the Kansas City area for five years. This autumn, he’s got fillets from a 100-pound flathead in the
freezer and plans to put a replica of a state-record fish on his wall. “I’ve caught a lot of fish in the 50- to 70-pound range,” McConkey said. “But this flathead just blows me away.” On the same day that McConkey caught his record flathead, another angler entered in a rod-and-reel catfish tournament caught a 99-pound blue catfish upstream of Kansas City, said Jake Allman, fisheries management biologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation. That fish is not a record because another angler caught a 130-pound blue catfish on pole and line in 2010, and this year a 120-pound blue catfish set a new alternative methods record for that species. The elimination of commercial fishing for catfish in
Photos courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation Jake Allman, Missouri Department of Conservation fisheries biologist, presents Mathew McConkey with a plaque Nov. 6 to honor the 100-pound flathead catfish he caught on a trotline at Kansas City on Sept. 19. The catch set a new state record for the species for alternative fishing methods.
the Missouri River starting in 1991 boosted the production of big flathead and channel catfish, Allman said. The population of blue catfish has increased in the river since the massive floods of 1993 and flood plain mitigation
efforts that followed created new spawning habitat. For a listing of Missouri’s state record fish, visit http:// on.mo.gov/1lb1pmr. More information about Missouri fishing is available at http:// mdc.mo.gov.
Roaming boar in Raytown caught
A boar roaming in the Raytown area was thought to be a possible danger to the community after authorities tried to catch the animal and it exhibited aggressive behavior. The owner, a Kansas City resi-
dent, was found Monday and the animal was taken home. Brenda Gustafson, public information officer for Raytown, said the city learned of the boar this past week and attempted to
catch the animal, and even brought the Missouri Department of Conservation in to help. The city issued a warning about the animal Monday after it displayed aggression while authorities tried to catch it. It was
seen roaming specifically in the area of Missouri 350 and Westridge Road. Gustafson said Raytown has also received reports of a roaming peacock and a goat since she has been with the city.
On Nov. 9, Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders presented the 2016 recommended budget, which includes a 10 percent pay increase for correction officers and a two percent meritbased raise for other employees, to the county legislature. “Because the county has been fiscally responsible over the past nine years, especially through the recession, we
are in a great position to react to the improved economy by putting resources where they are needed most and investing in our most valuable asset, our employees,” Sanders said. The proposed pay increase comes after the release of a task force review and report of the policies and practices at the Jackson County Detention Center, which was
the source of an FBI investigation following allegations of inmate mistreatment. One of the most pressing suggestions from the task force was a pay increases for correction officers. The recommended budget reflects a four percent increase over 2015 to $304.6 million. The 2016 recommended budget reflects increase in
pay of more than two percent for merit employees, which make up 85 percent of the county staff. “This is an opportunity to reward our employees,” Sanders said. “We have a lot of good, hard-working, talented people in the county who are committed to serving the public. We will continue to do what we can to take care of them.” The Jackson County Department of Corrections proposed budget includes an additional $2.7 million over the previous year’s budget, 10 percent increase. In addition to the merit increase, corrections officers will receive an additional $1.6 million in salaries tied to a new career path that increases the starting pay by 10 percent, to $12.60 per hour, and will make one-year correction officers the highest paid civilian jail employees in the area at $14.55 per hour. “With the improving economy we need to make sure we are able to attract high-quality employees at the detention center,” Sanders said. “Creating a viable career path, with higher pay and more opportunities for advancement, will allow us to do that.” The department of corrections will also receive additional funding for training, health programs, facilities and an ombudsman position. The budget will now work its way through the legislative process with final passage on the first Monday in December.
From left to right, fisherman Mathew McConkey, of Kansas City, and his two friends Lloyd Kendal and Wes Coke hold the new 100-poind state-record falthead catfish.
VFW continued from page 2 Closet located at the medical center collaborated with Lena and auxiliary president Greta Hauer to come up with the quantity of each
size for the coat order. The auxiliary delivered the new coats to the VA Medical Center and the only thing missing from this story is a picture of smiling veterans wearing their new coats.
Proposed Jackson County budget includes pay increase for corrections officers
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County legislature resolutions honor KC firefighters The following items on the consent agenda during a Nov. 9 regular meeting were adopted by the Jackson County Legislature: • Item 18980, a resolution authorizing the county executive to execute a 60-month extension to the lease agreement with Space Center Kansas City, Inc., of Independence, for use by the Recorder of Deeds Department, at an annual cost to the county not to exceed $199,642, as a sole source purchase. • Item 18981, a resolution authorizing the county executive to execute temporary construction easements and
sanitary sewer easements in favor of the city of Lee’s Summit, in connection with the proposed St. Michael the Archangel High School construction project. • Item 18983, a resolution authorizing the execution of a cooperative agreement with Camp Fire for the furnishing of the Camp Fire Heartland’s Teens in Action program as part of anti-drug and violent crime prevention activities, at a cost to the County not to exceed $7,184. The following items were introduced to the legislature and assigned to committee: • Item 4792, an ordinance
appropriating $346,299 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2015 anti-drug sales tax fund to provide for funding capital improvements at the Jackson County Detention Center. The ordinance was assigned to the anti-drug committee. • Item 4793, an ordinance appropriating $675,000 from the fund balance of the 2015 park enterprise fund in acceptance of funds received from the city of Kansas City for improvements to certain sections of the Little Blue Trace Trail. The ordinance was assigned to the land use committee.
• Item 4795, an ordinance adopting the annual budget and set forth appropriations for the various spending agencies and the principal subdivisions thereof, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016. The ordinance was assigned to the legislature as a whole. • Item 18990, a resolution transferring $1,486,970 within the 2015 general fund, $169,707 within the 2015 health fund, and $235,724 within the anti-drug sales tax fund to cover budget shortfalls for overtime and other services within the department of corrections. The
A former Raytown police officer was sentenced Nov. 5 to serve two years of probation in lieu of two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges associated with theft from the Raytown Police Department, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. Justin Pool, 37, of Blue Springs, pleaded guilty Nov. 5, four days before his trial was scheduled to begin, to three felonies and two misdemeanors thefts
charges linked to evidence thefts from police evidence room in early 2013. Online court records show the charges originally brought against Pool were all felonies. According to court records, Pool took drugs and jewelry from the police evidence room on six occasions beginning in early January 2013. In a number of other instances, it was unclear if Pool removed items from evidence bags, police documents state. Pool reportedly checked
evidence out from the police department under the pretense of taking photographs for educational courses, police documents state. Pool took pills from evidence bags and replaced them with other pills, which were shown to contain no controlled substances through analysis at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab. He used the same practice with jewelry, replacing valuable pieces with similar looking ones, and, in some cases, not replacing them at all.
Two Kansas City men were charged Nov. 6 in connection with the early morning fatal shooting in August of Justin Butler in east Kansas City. Joshua Randolph, 34, and Dahron C. Randolph, 26, each face second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. Joshua Randolph also faces one count of unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court records, police responded
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Kansas City men sentenced for drug trafficking, illegal firearms Two Kansas City men were sentenced in federal court Nov. 9 to serve time in prison on charges related to drug trafficking and illegally possessing firearms. According to Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, Donald Morgan, also known as “Rone,” 43, and Derrick K. Vaughn, 47, were sentenced in separate appearances before U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner. Morgan was sentenced to 11 years and eight months in federal prison without parole. Vaughn was sentenced to six years in federal prison without parole. On April 30, Morgan and Vaughn each pleaded guilty to possessing firearms in furtherance of a drugtrafficking crime. Morgan also pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine and mar-
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Jason Offutt There are things the Internet does when you’re 50 that you don’t expect, but are strangely pleased to see. Such as social media giving seemingly random links to articles with headlines like, “Best places to get a senior discount,” “How to make friends with your prostate” and “A history of comb-over patents.” Balding men growing their remaining hair ridiculously long on the sides and swiping it across the top – have received U.S. Patents in 1977 and 2004. How do you patent a hairstyle for men with no hair? Well, who do you think works at the United States Patent and Trademark Office? But a seemingly innocuous link caught my attention even though it was buried amongst snapshots of people’s children, quotes from historical figures who most certainly never said any such thing*, and pictures of food in various stages of being eaten (I hope there’s never a social media trend where people post pictures of the entire digestive process). The link read, “America’s 10 best cities for retirement.” Retirement? A chill ran through my body. To me, retirement is terrifying. My father was a farmer and retired as farmers usually do, by dropping dead with a hoe in his hands. That’s hoe, with an “e,” although I imagine the other kind would have also done the trick. Since I didn’t take up farming, the idea of retirement and spending my life on a beach suddenly became an option. After decade upon decade of
waking early, I could wake up whenever I pleased and drink Bloody Marys for breakfast just like old farts who golf. Then I’d go to the beach. Sign me up. So, let’s see America’s 10 best cities for retirement, according to Bankrate.com. 10. Franklin, Tennessee. What? 9. Colorado Springs, Colorado. I’m happier with this. It’s close to the Garden of the Gods Park and I’ll want to be close to somewhere the gods hang out when I die. I’d hate to die on vacation somewhere like England and have to talk to Ricky Gervais the whole trip to Heaven. 8. Cape Coral, Florida. OK. Now we’re talking. Florida has beaches. 7. Austin, Texas. Texas has the nasty habit of being Texas, so let’s move on. 6. Denver. Denver? There are no beaches in Denver. 5 Des Moines. It was at this point I began to doubt the sincerity of this list. 4. Tucson. “It’s a dry heat” is a stupid thing to say. One hundred degrees is 100 degrees. 3. Prescott, Arizona. More Arizona? More … Wait. It rains there, and the average temperature in August is around 72 degrees. I want to move there now. Right now. 2. Arlington, Virginia. Too close to the Dome of Crap. That’s what D.C. stands for, you know. 1. Mesa, Arizona. Even hotter than Tucson. So, my retirement options are cold, hot, cold, hot, hipster, and hoe. Oh, wait. I just realized my baby has a birthday this month. She’s one. I’ll never retire. *Pretty sure Mark Twain never said, “Bad grammar is whack, yo.” 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.
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By George Michaud On a very warm day at the end of July 1971, I received a call from a personal manager by named Lee Castle (not to be confused with the big band leader Lee Castle). The next day I received a call from Fuller Gordy, Barry Gordy’s brother. Fuller was President of the Motown Recording in Los Angeles while Barry continued recording acts in Detroit. He invited me and Lee to go to the home of the Jacksons in Encino, California. Actually, my office at that time was located at 4950 Densmore Ave., just about 10 blocks from the Jackson home. Many celebrities lived over the hill on the other side of Ventura Boulevard, including Bobby Troup and Julie London, who we will cover next week. My “New Faces of 1971” talent showcase, which I’ve spoken to you about before in columns past, was going strong. People were standing in line all night long to get in. Fuller Gordy and his wife Winnie were weekly guests as part of the “industry” and I often sat with them. Fuller would tell me things like, “You’re the youngest talent agent/manager in all of Los
Angeles and you are making a lot of good noise out there in music land.” He would bring in other artists from Motown whom he was recording, as though he was showing them something they should learn. He sure knew how to build up my ego. One evening he brought in the President of BET Bob Johnson. We became very close friends. BET, Black Entertainment Television, was just getting started then and today is a major force in this music industry. During one night of the showcase, Fuller and Winnie brought in the famed Tina Marie, who he and Winnie took a shine to and were investing big bucks into for two new recordings for “Irons in the Fire.” Fuller even asked if he could use my client Lloyd Lindroth and his harp on all of her recordings. Sure enough, Lindroth is on them. He brought Stevie Wonder in each Monday and before I knew it I was sitting with him talking about his recording company, Atlantic Records, and he was coming to the showcases on his own with a few friends. All this helped the showcase grow into the most important one in all of Los Angeles. We had overflowing crowds, to the point that I had to make the decision to move to another venue right in the center of Hollywood Boulevard across from Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. That showcase, on which I worked so exhaustively, had me holding auditions for five hours each Saturday. With the help of my wonderful secretary we listened and watched to hundreds of acts each month and kept track of all of them by video tape. If I
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Producer’s continued from page 6 auditioned 60 acts that Saturday it was a miracle if I chose even one for the showcase. I screened them all thoroughly and only 1/200 would make it to the show case. I even found a couple of new acts for my agency to handle. These were extremely busy times for the George Michaud Agency. One day over the phone Fuller Gordy said, “Katherine and Joe Jackson would like to invite you and Lee Castle to their home in Encino to audition their children to see if you would like to manage the group.” Of course, I said yes. I asked Fuller if he would be coming along and he said no,
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to start it over. He didn’t like the way they opened, being a little off key. They immediately got it together and sounded great with beautiful harmony. What didn’t impress Lee and myself was the style of music unlike that of other groups we’ve heard. It was just too new for us and we came right out saying that we didn’t think it was for us. While they were good and Michael shined like a diamond, their sound just wasn’t for us to book. We didn’t understand their musical style nor their sound. They needed choreography to have an act ready for the road. That was our opinion at that time and we were honest. Better to be honest up front rather than
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go into some story about how great they sounded, but … It was that simple, that quick and without further conversation we thanked them for the invite and wished them all the best in their future endeavors. Everyone was so gracious and thanked us for taking the time. My friend Lee, in later years, said, “Look what we lost. Look at what we turned down.” I said, “We didn’t lose anything, Lee. We didn’t have it to begin with so there was nothing lost. God bless Michael Jackson, his family and their success.” She agreed with me and said, “That’s true. Never thought of it that way.”
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Obituaries Alma “Faye” Bradbury Alma “Faye” Bradbury, 93 of Raytown, Mo. passed away on November 6, 2015. Memorial Services were held on Monday, November 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church 2400 SE 50 Highway, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Ruth Meyer Cook Ruth Meyer Cook, 95, of Shawnee, Kan., passed away on November 1, 2015. Visitation was 10-11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at St. Thomas More Church, 11822 Holmes Rd., KCMO. Mass of Christian Burial began at 11 a.m. Ruth was born March 28, 1920, in Aurora, Ill., to Louis and Julia Frauenhoff. She graduated from Aurora High School. Ruth married William B. Meyer on April 9, 1947. After William passed in 1985, she remarried in 1988 to George Cook on July 2. She was predeceased by her parents, first husband, William B. Meyer, second husband, George Cook, sisters, Dorothy Reuland and Louise Evers, and nieces; Patricia Evers and MaryLou Evers. Ruth is survived by her children, William C. Meyer and wife Patricia of Lee’s Summit, Mo., Donald M. Meyer and wife Julie of Issaquah, Wash., Louis A. Meyer of Tampa, Fla., Julia C. Dotson and husband Jim of Labadie, Mo., Rachael A. Marquart and husband Gregory of Raytown, Mo., and Mary R. White and husband George of Overland Park, Kan.; grandchildren, Marie, William, Julia, Shawn, Jason, Ryan, Matthew, Jessica, Amy, and Shannon; great grandchildren, Audrey, Grant, William, Amelia, Joelle, Asher, Andrew, Brock, and Elizabeth, step-children, George Cook and Margaret Harbert; step-grandchildren, Matthew and Andrew Harbert, Ryan and Kristen Cook; step-great grandchildren, Emma Cook and Ann Harbert. The family suggests memorial donations be sent to Ladies of Charity, PO Box 480753, KCMO 64148-0753 or the Alzheimer’s Association - Heart of America Chapter, 3846 W. 75th St., Prairie Village, KS 66208. Condolences may be expressed at www. muehlebachchapel.com. Earl Turner Cowher, Jr. Earl Turner Cowher, Jr., was born Feb. 24, 1939. He passed away November 2, 2015, in Gravois Mills, Mo. He was preceded in death by wife, Lisa; sister, Tish Anderton and father, Earl Cowher, Sr. Survivors include daughters, Becky Fritz (Ken), Shawnee, Kan., Kim Sloan (Dave Wilcox) and Kris Kertz (Gary), Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Debbie Lickteig (Paul), Raytown, Mo.; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; his mother, Catherine Cowher;
brother, Howard Cowher and sister, Mary Beers (Richard), Kansas City, Kan.; and best friend, Lorraine Boyd of Gravois Mills, Mo. Earl was raised in Kansas City, Kan. He served in the U.S. Navy where he was assigned to the Blue Angels. He worked as an airplane mechanic for TWA. He moved to the Lake of the Ozarks in 2001. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Kent Memorial Lutheran Church. Online condolences at www. alleeholmanhowe.com Arr.: Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton, Mo. Elaine Kain Elaine Kain, 70 years old, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Truman Hospital. Elaine was born on August 10, 1945 in Unionville, Missouri, to Nova and Ival Elizabeth (Medlin) Lewis. In 1963, she married Duane Martin Kain, he survives of the home. Also surviving: 4 children, David Dean Lewis of Lincoln, Nebraska; Kimberly Lopez (Hector) of Lincoln, Nebraska, Rodney Kain (Carol) of Raytown, Missouri, and Mike Kain (Lynette) of Centerview, Missouri; 3 Grandchildren, Zachary, Michaela, and Macey; 3 brothers, Glen Lewis (Barbara) of Billings, Montana, Gary Lewis (Nancy) of Columbus Junction, Iowa, and Harold Lewis of Unionville, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her parents; One daughter, Debbie Lynn Lewis; One sister, Elmira Kain; One brother, Ronnie Lewis. Elaine lived in Pollock, then Boyton, before moving to Raytown in 1990. She was employed as a cleaning lady at Summerset Village for 7-8 years, and previously worked at Leewood Manor in Milan. She enjoyed gardening, collecting knick knacks, and doing word searches. She loved raising her children and taking care of her husband. Graveside services for Elaine were held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Oakwood Cemetery in Milan, Missouri. A visitation was from noon until the service time, at Schoene-Ruschmeier Funeral Home in Milan. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. Judith “Judy” K. Lebrecht Judith “Judy” K. Lebrecht, 73, St. James, Mo., passed away November 4, 2015, in Leavenworth, Kan. A Celebration of Life was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Amos Funeral Home. Burial in Liberty Cemetery, Belle, Mo. Judy was born July 31, 1942, in St. James. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kan. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and determination.
Preceded in death by father, Jack Lebrecht. Survivors include mother, Patricia Lebrecht, Overland Park, Kan.; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Katy Lebrecht, Merriam, Kan.; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Dan Pratt, Basehor, Kan.; many nieces and nephews. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society. 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri 64133, (816) 313-1677. 7700 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Overland Park, Kansas 66202, 913789-8998. Dennis Neal Nevels Dennis Neal Nevels, 58, Raytown, Mo., born June 20, 1957, passed away at home Wed., Nov. 4, 2015. No service scheduled at this time. Cremation. Arr.: Reflections, (816) 561-0101. Marcia Gilkeson Perdue Marcia Gilkeson Perdue, 90, passed away Nov. 3, 2015. Funeral service was 11am Fri., Nov. 6th with visitation one hour prior at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel. Burial followed in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Marcia was born in 1925 to William L. & Louise Gilkeson in Garden City, MO. She attended Garden City School, graduating in 1942. She went on to graduate from Central Mo State College with a degree in Education. In 1949 Marcia married Everett Perdue & from this union two children were born; Jean & John. The family moved to Kanas City in 1962. Marcia taught school in Garden City & Raytown. She was a member of the Blue Ridge Blvd. Methodist Church for over 50 years. Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband & her son. She is survived by her daughter, Jean (Andrew) DuBois; daughter-in-law, Becky Perdue; four grandsons, Michael (Jenny) DuBois, Kevin (Amanda) DuBois, Matthew (Anne) Perdue & Christopher Perdue; 5 great grandchildren; her sister, Frances Kochsmeier; her brother, Renner (Sandra) Gilkeson as well as many other relatives & friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice or a charity of your choice. Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com.
Ratzburg (Winneconne, WI), Diane (Jerry) Demler (Oshkosh, WI), Timothy Ratzburg (Oshkosh, WI), and Scott (Sally) Ratzburg (Raytown, MO) and stepchildren Douglas Baier (Milan, MO), Brenda (Russell) Kidwell (Blue Springs, MO). Grandchildren Craig Demler, Stephanie (Craig) Binder, Samantha Ratzburg, Kylee Ratzburg, Myles Quick and step-grandchildren Andrea Kidwell, Jennifer (Patrick) Schultz, Chris Kidwell and numerous great-grandchildren. Wayne was born October 16, 1935, in Oshkosh, WI. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1953. Wayne was a devoted Catholic who spent his work life as a salesman and entrepreneur. Services were held at St. Robert Bellarmine-Catholic Church at 4313 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014 on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Wayne wishes that memorials be made to Knights of Columbus, Council 14745,St. Robert Bellarmine-Catholic Church at 4313 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.CremationCenterKC.com. Bert L. Satterfield Bert L. Satterfield, age 90, a longtime Daisy, OK resident. Bert passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Shawnee, OK. He was born on Wednesday, July 01, 1925, to Thomas Jefferson and Mary Amazon (Walker) Satterfield, at Adel, OK. He graduated from Stringtown High School in 1946. Bert was a carpenter. He married Lois Baker at Las Vegas, NV, she preceded him in death; he then married Patsy Ryan, they ended up separating; he later married Shirley Rodriquez at
Daisy, OK, she preceded him in death. He was a member of McGee Valley Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by daughters Patsy Edmondson and husband Jim, of Asher, OK; Barbara Smith, of Atlanta, GA; Tonya Hackett and husband Steve, of Belton, MO; son Duane Ziek, of Leon, IA; 11 grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildren; 10 greatgreat-grandchildren; sisters Rufie Evans, of Raytown, MO; Willa Mae Underwood, of AppleValley, CA; Evelyn Newson-Korhuniak, of Muskogee, OK; Cleoda Imagene “Cubby” Duncan and husband Dwign,t of Stanley, OK; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends. He is preceded in death by parents Thomas and Mary Amazon (Walker) Satterfield; wives Lois Satterfield and Shirley Satterfield; brother Leroy Satterfield; and stepson Fred Ziek. Services were held at 1:00 PM Monday, November 9th, 2015 at McGhee Valley Baptist Church, Daisy, Oklahoma, with Bro Bob Muncie officiating. Interment was in Mountain Home Cemetery, Daisy, Oklahoma Casket bearers were Don Daily, Dustin Daily, Steve Hackett, Nick Hackett, Jimmie Edmondson, Jeremy Delossantos. Honorary casket bearers were Mark Renchen and Brian Blagg. Condolences may be sent to the family by email to browns@atoka.net. Please reference the name of the deceased in your correspondence. Catherine Allee Trigg Catherine Allee Trigg, 93, of Raytown, Mo., died Nov. 6, 2015, in Raytown. Visitation was at 10 a.m., service was 11 a.m. Thurs., Nov. 12,
at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons. Interment in Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. Billy Tuggle Billy Tuggle, of New Franklin, died Friday, October 30 at Cooper County Memorial Hospital in Boonville, Missouri. He was 92 years old. Billy was born in Fayette March 8, 1923, the son of William and Annie (Peacher) Tuggle. He graduated from Fayette High School and attended Central Methodist College. On September 19, 1942 he married the love of his life, Ruth Walker, to whom he was married for 66 years until her death in 2008. He had a long and varied career, working for the MKT Railroad, McCulloch Motors in southern California for more than 30 years, and serving as a Corrections Officer for the State of Missouri until the age of 81. Billy was a dedicated member of the New Franklin Christian Church. He was known for his gentle manner and his quick wit. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by two children, Carol Majors (Gary), Lee’s Summit and John Tuggle, New Franklin; grandchildren April Hale, Raytown and Chip Allen (Myra), Fullerton, California; great-grandchildren Curtis Allen, Corey Allen, Cameron Allen, Lauren Walls, and Warren Allen IV. Services honoring Mr. Tuggle’s life were held at the New Franklin Christian Church on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Roger McMurry officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Interment was at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in New Franklin. Memorial contributions are suggested to the New Franklin Christian Church.
Wayne R. Ratzburg Wayne R. Ratzburg of Blue Springs, MO, passed away peacefully from cancer in the comfort of his home on November 4, 2015 at the age of 80. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pauline (Zarda) Ratzburg, his previous wife, Donna (Luker) Ratzburg, the mother of his four children, his brother Donald Ratzburg, grandson Jonathan Kidwell and his beloved dog Tico. Wayne is survived by his wife of 33 years Delores (Brooks, Baier) Ratzburg, his four children Richard
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Entertainment Guide
Blithe Spirit Nov. 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 well-
ordered 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. Jack and the Beanstalk 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. 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., Independence The Bingham-Waggoner Estate near the historic downtown of Independence provides insights into the lifestyles of the 19th century wealthy residents. Call 816461-3491 for ticket information. 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 displayed. 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.
Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS 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! Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser Nov. 14, 1 pm Ararat Shrine Temple, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City Jason Vaughan, principal at Raytown Central Middle School, is participating in a bodybuilding event to raise money for his $10,000 Special Olympics donation goal. Vaughan and his son, Owen, who has special needs, will be guest posing/performing to raise money and awareness. The event starts at 1 p.m. and Vaughan expects to perform around 4:30 p.m.
Fundraising proceeds will go to the Polar Bear Plunge, a Special Olympics benefit at Longview Lake on Jan. 29. Vaughan’s donation page: http://goo.gl/fvFoIm. Al Brown Benefit Concert Nov. 15, 2 pm Raytown High School Auditorium, 6121 Blue Ridge Blvd. The Raytown School District, The Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance, and the Kansas City Metro Men’s Chorus are sponsoring a benefit concert to honor now retired Al Brown for his 20 years as Executive Director for the REAP. The program will include music provided by community and school organizations and tributes from citizens within the C-2 School District. The concert is open to the public and free of charge but free-will donations to REAP will be encouraged and welcomed.
ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-737-9955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com
Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome. Raytown Arts Council http://raytownarts.org Raytown Community Symphonic Band rehearsals: All musicians welcome! Weekly: Thursday from 6:45 pm-8:15 pm St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9349 E 65th St. Contact: RaytownCmmunityBand@gmail.com Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway
(816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends! Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Garden Club Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd. Visitors welcome Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street. Raytown New Day AL-Non Weekly: Wednesdays at 10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran
Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd. Enter at the back door. Everyone welcome! (816) 353-5446 RAYTOWN TOPS - Chapter #0255 Weekly: Tuesdays at 9:00 am-10:45 am Loma Vista Baptist Church, 8622 Blue Ridge Blvd. All are welcome to TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Betty at 816-356-6788 or Faye at 816-358-4350 Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/ raytownwomenoftoday Club Room at Raytown HyVee, 9400 E. 350 Hwy. Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com
REAP benefit concert this weekend honoring long-time director
Classic Bond returns in ‘Spectre’
By Livingston Brees
James Bond is back, and he arrived just in time. After the box office was littered with flop after flop in October, we’re finally getting a proper kickoff to a movie season, which will culminate with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” on Dec. 18. “Spectre” is the 24th James Bond film (not counting 1967’s “Casino Royale” or 1983’s “Never Say Never Again”) and the fourth starring Daniel Craig. Not only was this film already under loads of scrutiny because of the budget
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, great tasting foods that feature healthy ingredients, such as whole fruits and vegetables prepared in unique and interesting ways, can help deliver healthful indulgence fit for a celebration. Grapes from California are naturally beautiful and come in three vibrant colors that add a pleasing crunch and light touch of sweetness to main dishes, sides, salads and desserts. The recipes included here showcase the unique way in which fresh grapes can help create palate-pleasing dishes. Hearthealthy grapes are also an ideal snack on their own and a refreshing break from the indulgent holiday fare present at many celebrations. Healthy holiday snacking tips • Take a practical approach to your holiday munching to keep over-indulging in check. • Focus on people first, food second. • Have a healthy snack be-
ballooning to $245 to 250 million, making it one of the most expensive films ever made,
but “Spectre” is also dividing Bond fans all over the world. When the studio rebooted the franchise with 2006’s “Casino Royale,” an effort was made to cut down the cartoonish aspects of the character, made so famous by Sean Connery and Roger Moore, and bring Bond into the 21st century by keeping things more based in reality than it had been. While “Spectre” ups the ante as far as action sequences and exotic locations go, it goes old school everywhere else, making this the most “Bond” movie of the Craig saga.
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The Raytown School District, the Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance, and the Kansas City Metro Men’s Chorus are sponsoring a benefit concert at 2 p.m. Nov. 15to honor Al Brown for his work and dedication as executive director for the Raytown Emergency Assistance Program. The program, which is being held in the Raytown
High School Auditorium, will include music provided by community and school organizations and tributes from citizens from the C-2 School District. The concert is open to the entire community and is free of charge. Free-will donations to Raytown Emergency Assistance Program, known as REAP, will be encouraged and welcomed. Brown is retiring af-
Bodybuilding Principal raising funds for Special Olympics
Jason Vaughan, principal at Raytown Central Middle School, is participating in a bodybuilding event Nov. 14 at the Ararat Shrine Temple at 5100 Ararat Drive in Kansas City to raise money for his $10,000 Special Olympics donation goal.
Vaughan and his son, Owen, who has special needs, will be guest posing/performing to raise money and awareness. The event starts at 1 p.m. and Vaughan expects to perform around 4:30 p.m. All of the fundraising efforts are in preparation
for the Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 29 at Longview Lake, a Special Olympics benefit. Vaughan will be a “super plunger,” jumping into the cold water once an hour for 24 hours. Vaughan’s donation page may be found at http:// goo.gl/fvFoIm.
Feta-stuffed Chicken Breasts With Grape-port Sauce
wooden skewers, if desired. Brush chicken pieces on both sides with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes. 2. In large nonstick skillet, heat two teaspoons of remaining oil over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook uncovered for 12 minutes, turning once. Carefully add 1/4 cup chicken broth to skillet. Cook covered for three to five minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet. Cover chicken to keep warm. If any liquid remains in skillet, gently boil until liquid evaporates. 3. Carefully add remaining one teaspoon oil to skillet. Stir in onion. Cook uncovered over medium-high heat until onion is soft. Add grapes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes or until grapes begin to split. Remove and set aside about 3/4 of grapeonion solids, leaving liquid and remaining grape-onion mixture in skillet. 4. Stir remaining 1/4 cup
chicken broth, port wine and vinegar into grape mixture in skillet. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered three to five minutes or until liquid portion is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Stir in reserved grape-onion solids. 5. To serve, remove wooden skewers from chicken, if using. Place chicken on serving plates and spoon grape mixture over chicken. Garnish with rosemary. Serves: four
Smart holiday indulgence
Feta-stuffed chicken breasts with grape-port sauce fore the party, so you don’t arrive hungry. Fresh grapes and cheese, or hummus are tried and true options. • Be picky. Choose only the indulgences that are truly worth it or special to you. • Contribute a simple, but healthy item to the holiday table. Fresh grapes are an
easy choice: they are lovely to look at and sweetly satisfying. California grapes are available throughout the holiday season and into January. For more delicious grape recipes, visit GrapesfromCalifornia.com.
ter 20 years of service for REAP. The organization has grown from a Sunday school room in a local church serving just a few families to building its own 9,000-square-foot facility and serving many families with food, utility and housing assistance. REAP provides assistance for families and individuals residing in the Raytown C-2 School District.
Ingredients: • Four boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about six ounces each) • 1/2 cup (two ounces) crumbled feta cheese • Four teaspoons olive oil, divided • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided • One cup thinly sliced onion • Two cups red California grapes • 1/4 cup port wine • Two teaspoons red wine vinegar • One teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary Preparation: 1. Make pocket in each chicken breast by cutting horizontally from thickest side almost to opposite side. Spoon cheese into each pocket. Secure pockets with
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Band continued from page 1 doesn’t have upcoming shows at the moment is because some of its equipment is on its last leg. The
band is planning a fundraiser for new equipment and instruments, and more information on the event will be available on the group’s Facebook page. In the meantime, Jamii may
be found at least one Monday a month playing at The Blue Room at 6 p.m. You can find the band’s promotional video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dCc_ OqXlOrY.
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number of popular venues. Branch staff created a wonderful display of old tools of the library trade including book binding repair tools, a Dictaphone, 8mm video pro-
Friday, November 13, 2015 jectors, an electric typewriter and more. While some items in the display provoked fond memories of the past, for others it was the first time they’d ever seen such devices.
Owen and Kirra love their new books.
Bralen Kincade plays drums for his family’s band Jamii.
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