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Raytown principal sets $10k donation goal for Special Olympics By Kris Collins Raytown Central Middle School Principal Jason Vaughan is setting his sights high this year for his Special Olympics Polar Plunge donation campaign.
“This is the first year I’ve ever shot for the moon,” said Vaughan, whose 7-year-old son Owen is a special needs child. Vaughan is a “super plunger” for the Polar Plunge Jan. 29 and 30 at Longview Lake, which means he
Photo by Kris Collins Jason Vaughan, right, stands with Greg Byers, bodybuilding event promoter, in front of a poster picturing Vaughan’s son, Owen, promoting Special Olympics at the competition Nov. 14.
Photos courtesy Jason Vaughan Jason Vaughan is raising money for Special Olympics. His efforts of reaching $10,000 culminate in late January with the Polar Plunge. He poses with his 4-year-old daughter Emery and 7-year-old son Owen, a special needs child.
has to raise a minimum of $2,500 to receive the designation. As a super plunger, he will also take to the frigid water once every hour for 24 hours. “It sounds a little bit more difficult than it is,” he said. “They have a big tent set up for the super plungers, they’ve got a hot tub right outside the tent and then you’ve got a buffet of food all day. They cater to you because of the cause. You try to catch sleep when you can when it
gets late. I figure for all it’s worth, it’s (only) 24 hours.” Vaughan kicked off his campaign at a bodybuilding competition Nov. 14 at the Ararat Shrine Temple with the goal of walking away with $2,500 in funds. Jason and Owen Vaughan planned special father-son choreography to arouse the crowd and bring awareness to Special Olympics. “The promoter of this event, Greg Byers, is a personal friend and
also just kind of an iconic person in the realm of bodybuilding, and events and such,” Vaughan said. “As I started my pledge to the state for Special Olympics, and more specifically Polar Plunge, he had reached out to me knowing I was prepping for bodybuilding shows along the way. He had asked me, ‘Why don’t you come and basically guest pose, entertain the crowd, do
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Raytown cemetery offers free plots for first responders, veterans By Kris Collins Voicing support and showing it are vastly different. Steve Pierce and Charlie Passantino, coexecutive directors of Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Raytown, know that. That’s why the two started offering free burial space to first responders and veterans three years ago. “This was developed, No. 1, to have a memorial to honor those individuals who serve us here locally and abroad but also to give veterans an opportunity to have something here local,
as opposed to going to Leavenworth or Higginsville to get the benefit,” Pierce said. “Opening it up to first responders was just to, again, honor those who serve us locally here, as well.” Pierce said the two memorials, called gardens, are the most frequently used part of the cemetery. The late Kansas City Fire Department Firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio, who died in the line of duty Oct. 12, are buried side by side in the first-responder garden, Passantino said. “A lot of the veterans have a lot of family members buried
here,” Passantino said. “Instead of going to the national or state veteran cemetery, they still want to be locally with their family members. That helped us get the idea and what we could do for them as gratitude for their service.” The granite memorials, inscribed with a heart-felt thank-you and dedication to first responders and veterans, stand high on a cement platform and American flags and flags for various military branches or emergency service departments fly overhead. The
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Photo by Kris Collins The Legacy First Responders Memorial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Raytown.
Mission of Hope debuts office expansion with ribbon-cutting By Kris Collins Community leaders, elected officials and friends of Mission of Hope Clinic gathered at the office near Evanston Avenue and Raytown Road Tuesday evening for a ribbon-cutting ceremony debuting the clinic’s 3,800-square-foot expansion and renovation. “On behalf of the city of Raytown, we’re glad that you’re here to fulfill a really, really bad need we have in this city with the working poor and people that are underserved who can’t afford medical care at other places,” said Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough. “It’s been phenomenal to see what you guys have been able to do here and we’re looking forward to you guys helping all of our citizens here in Raytown, those that haven’t been able to get service and now can get dental and eye and medical service. I thank you very much for you efforts and doing this in our town.” The expansion nearly doubled the amount of rooms the clinic had
available to care for patients and added an ophthalmology room, which could come into service as soon as February 2016, said Janet Lowe, Mission of Hope executive director. “I would say the biggest word is ‘relief,’” Lowe said of the completed improvements. “I’m not having to think about the next big expense … I would say that it’s a relief in that my efforts are not so much concentrated on who’s coming in, who’s going to build it out, who’s going to pay for that. That’s kind of done. Now, I can put my efforts back on how I’m going to fund patient care.” Mission of Hope previously occupied a small portion of the clinic and purchased the rest of the building in 2010. In total, the acquisition of the additional space and renovation cost approximately $340,000. The expansion was funded through donations and fundraisers. Lowe specifically cited Gene and Dot Land, the larg-
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Photo by Kris Collins Janet Lowe, Mission of Hope executive director, prepares to cut the red ribbon Tuesday evening among friends and family for the unveiling of the clinic’s 3,800-square-foot expansion. Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough, center, holds the ribbon while Jeff Hirst, Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce Board Secretary/Treasurer, looks on.
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Trip the light fantastic at Christmas in the Park Take a magical bicycle ride through Jackson County’s Christmas in the Park, Nov. 24, the night before it opens to the public. Personalities from 99.7 The Point will greet cyclists and launch the ride at 6 p.m. and the course will remain open until 7:30 p.m. The four-mile ride begins at the Frank White Jr. Ballpark, continues along County Park Road, through more than 175 lighted and animated displays at ‘Christmas in The Park,’ and exiting onto Longview Road. The course can be dark and hilly in places so parental discretion is advised for riders under the age of 10. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Holiday Decorated Bike, Best Holiday
Dressed Individual and Ugliest Holiday Sweater at the Finish Line after all cyclists have completed the course around 7:45 p.m. Event registration is free to those who sign up by Nov. 22. Cyclists can register online at www. MakeYourDayHere.com/ LightFantastic or in person at the packet pick-up event to be held on Nov. 22, 2-4 p.m. at Gusto Coffee Shop, 3390 SW Fascination Drive in Lee’s Summit. Cyclists who register on-site at the event will pay a $5 fee. On-site registration will be available beginning at 5 pm in the Frank White Ballpark Complex parking lot, 3901 SW Longview Park Dr. in Lee’s Summit. Event parking will be at MCC Longview Community College.
Bound volumes of past Raytown newspapers issues available The Raytown Historical Society has a collection of Raytown Newspapers dating from 1926 until 2008. All of the issues of one year were bound into one volume with an attractive hard cover and are in good condition. The Society will be moving these volumes out of the museum building by December 15. If interested in acquiring one, come by or
call the museum at 816-3535033 to specify which year or years you would like. You will be surprised how interesting they are to go through and could make an unusual gift for you or someone on your Christmas list. A small donation to the museum would be appreciated. Museum hours are Wed.Fri. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
MDC reports deer season opening weekend harvest 97,000+
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 97,171 deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of fall firearms deer season, Nov. 14 and 15. Of the 97,171 deer harvested, 53,359 were antlered bucks, 10,320 were button bucks, and 33,492 were does. Top harvest counties for opening weekend were Texas County with 2,184 deer checked, Howell County with 1,959 and Franklin County with 1,899, up from 2014 by 5,700+. Last year, hunters checked 91,460 deer during the opening weekend of the 2014 November Portion of Firearms Deer Season. The November portion of the fall firearms deer season
continues through Nov. 24. Archery deer hunting opens again from Nov. 25 through Jan. 15, 2016. The firearms antlerless portion will run Nov. 25 through Dec. 6. The firearms alternative methods portion will run Dec. 19-29 followed by the firearms late youth portion Jan. 2-3, 2016. Missouri’s early youth weekend ran Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The firearms deer urban zone portion ran Oct. 9 – 12. For current, ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/. For harvest summaries from past years, visit huntfish.mdc. mo.gov/hunting-trapping/ species/deer/deer-harvestreports/deer-harvest-summaries.
Southeast Enterprise Holiday Light Recycling Drive launched If you’re thinking green, sponsor the Holiday Lights Recycling Drive or drop off your lights at any of participating locations. Recycling lights helps pay wages of develop-
mental disabilities and diverts solid waste from local landfills. The drive runs from Nov. 14through Jan. 16, 2016. Check out where to find your local drop site visit www.kcrecyclelights.com.
PSC sets intervention deadline in KCP&L-GMO case KCP&L-Greater Missouri Operations Company (GMO) has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking Commission authority and a certificate of convenience and necessity to construct, own, operate and maintain solar generation facilities in Jackson County near Greenwood, Missouri. According to GMO’s application, construction of the facility is planned to be completed by April 2016. The application states that when in production, the facility will produce approximately 4,700 megawatthours annually, enough to serve approximately 440 homes. Applications to intervene and participate in this case must be filed no later than Dec. 7, with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O.
Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, or by using the Commission’s Electronic Filing and Information System (EFIS) at www.psc. mo.gov . Individual citizens wishing to comment should contact either the Office of the Public Counsel (Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Suite 650, P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-2230, telephone 1-866-922-2959, email opcservice@ded. mo.gov) or the Public Service Commission Staff (P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, telephone 1-800-392-4211, email pscinfo@psc.mo.gov). The Office of the Public Counsel is a separate state agency that represents the general public in matters before the Commission. KCP&L-GMO serves approximately 316,600 electric customers in Missouri.
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County executive talks achievements, projects in Raytown By Kris Collins Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders spoke of the county’s accomplishments over the past nine years and where it is headed in the coming ones during the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday afternoon. More specifically, Sanders highlighted that Jackson County’s financial acumen over the past nine years has put the county in very strong fiscal position. “We can tell you since 2007 until today that we have shrunk the size of county government by roughly 19 percent in terms of the budget,” he said. “That isn’t an easy thing to do. That’s what we’ve done. During that time frame, those nine years, we’ve actually lowered taxes voluntarily three separate times … Does anybody miss any of the
services from Jackson County that you used to get? No, you haven’t, right? Services have continued to remain. We have excellent staff, excellent employees that have continued to provide those services even as we look at shrinking the size of county government.” Additionally, Sanders said the county’s bond rating has improved twice, the county has been able to revamp two facilities (the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Jackson County Courthouse Annex) and the county was able to save taxpayers $32 million dollars by refinancing the debt from the stadiums. He also stressed the importance of the Rock Island Corridor, the purchase of which he called an incredible opportunity, citing its potential economic impact on the metro area and beyond. He highlighted the county and
Photo by Kris Collins Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders speaks about the county’s achievements of the recent past and those to come during the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday.
the Kansas City Area Transit Authority’s ability to finalize the purchase of the 17.7– mile property for “less than $59 million” with existing revenue, meaning no levy or
tax increases. Sanders said the county is on the cusp of a major announcement on the Rock Island and its purchase. The announcement, he said, may come in early December.
Raytown aldermen approve $200k in contracts for police dept. By Mallory Herrmann The Raytown Board of Aldermen approved approximately $200,000 in expenditures for the Raytown Police Department at its Nov. 10 meeting. Harris Computer Global Software provides the department’s record management system and is a computer-aided dispatch vendor. The support plan has expired for the year,
with the cost to renew at approximately $43,000 already included in the budget. Harris manages regular updates to the software used by the department, which are essential to continued functionality. The expenditure was approved unanimously. Technology-related services will continue to be provided by MDL Technology, LLC. A three-year agreement was approved in
2013, and a new three-year agreement was approved this past week with no increase in cost. With monthly fees of $80 per workstation and $400 per service, the total cost to the city is approximately $123,000. The expenditure, which was included in the department’s budget, was approved unanimously. The department will contract with Alamar Uniforms for the purchase of police
uniforms and minor equipment for a period of two years. Alamar was the only bid submitted to the city, at a cost not to exceed $30,600 for the fiscal year 2015-2016. The cost will remain the same for fiscal year 20162017. The expenditure, which was included in the department’s budget, was approved unanimously. Alderman Karen Black was absent from the meeting.
Adoption Day Celebration at Jackson County Family Court Jackson County Family Court is celebrating National Adoption Day with a special event at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the family court, located at 625 E. 26th Street. This year’s speaker will be a single parent who has adopted several older children and children with special needs. She will speak about her journey in providing the children a permanent home. At this time, the Children’s Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services reports that 1,815 children are in foster care in Jackson County. Of those,
511 have a goal of adoption. Many of those children will be adopted by a relative or by a foster family. However, some children have no one who has indicated that they can step up and adopt them. From June 2014 to June 2015, 258 children were adopted out of foster care in Jackson County. During that same time frame, 61 children aged out of the foster care system and are now on their own without a permanent connection to a family through adoption or legal guardianship. This year, the Jackson
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Passantino said the benches adorning the edges of the gardens are able to store cremains of up to four loved ones and may
be dedicated. The same service is available at Resurrection Cemetery, of which Pierce and Passantino are also the
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Raytown Aldermen to rezone greenspace By Mallory Herrmann
Photo courtesy Jason Vaughan Jason Vaughan, professional bodybuilder and principal at Raytown Central Middle School, participated in a bodybuilding competition Nov. 14 to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics.
$10k continued from page 4 a father-son choreography and we will identify your cause through Polar Plunge as our charity and we will give back to Special Olympics Missouri.’” The event raised money through raffles and a silent auction. So as to not leave out Vaughan’s 4-year-old daughter Emery, she joined her father and brother on stage as well. He was able to raise $1,000 at the event. Vaughan, a former collegiate basketball player, first got into bodybuilding after he graduated from Central Missouri State. He practices what he calls natural bodybuilding, in which athletes must prove through polygraph tests and urine samples that they don’t use any banned substances to achieve their physique. “In 2012, I actually attained professional status,” he said. “It’s a hobby so it’s not a big deal, but next week I get to compete for $1,000 – pick up an extra $1,000 here
and there, it’s kind of nice. “I hadn’t competed in three years. It’s pretty tough to get into this kind of shape and I am a family man. My first priority is God and my family, then work comes third and this hobby comes fourth, but for me, I’m a small fish in a big pond and I just enjoy the outlet.” Vaughan has a 31-yearold sister who has special needs. He has been indirectly involved with Special Olympics for most of his life through her. He said he has become more heavily involved with the program through his son; with the goal of bringing attention to the program and what it provides for children with special needs. He said he’s confident, with the support of the Raytown community, he’ll reach his $10,000 donation goal. As of Friday, Vaughan has 70 days to reach the $10,000 mark. More information on the event may be found at his donation page at http:// goo.gl/fvFoIm.
The city of Raytown is working to rezone the socalled greenspace near Blue Ridge Boulevard and 62nd Street. The property was rezoned in May 2013 in preparation of the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market development, which deteriorated largely due to community opposition. Despite the project falling through, the property’s zoned remained neighborhood commercial. Alderman Janet Emerson proposed the city change the zoning to signal to new developers that the property is available and to allow for flexibility for future projects. As it stands, only a project
remarkably similar to the proposed Wal-Mart grocery store development could be approved under the current zoning. The zoning dictates the land use allowed on any given property. Neighborhood commercial zoning allows for a variety of uses, including residential, retail and office. Some properties may also be subject to an overlay, which can require additional stipulations, or separate design standards to dictate architectural materials or site layout, such as parking. Prior to May 2013 the property was zoned as neighborhood commercial with a town square overlay, which included a four-story maximum and a 10-foot maximum setback
from sidewalks. Alderman Jason Greene characterized the change as a clerical issue after the failure of the Wal-Mart development and said he would have no problem supporting a zoning change. Alderman Bill Van Buskirk was the most vocal opponent of changing the zoning, citing the length of time the property has sat undeveloped. He noted that after years of vacancy the only development proposal received by the city was for the Wal-Mart project under the changed zoning. John Benson, development and public affairs director, who presented the issue to the board, noted that the rest of the downtown prop-
erties are zoned as neighborhood commercial, but without any additional overlay. Those properties, unlike the greenspace, are also subject to the central business district design standards. The aldermen voted to move forward with a rezoning application with a recommendation to return the property to neighborhood commercial with a town square overlay and the central business district design standards. The issue will go back to the planning and zoning commission and come before the aldermen for final approval. Van Buskirk voted against the measure. Alderman Karen Black was absent from the meeting.
Raytown High’s ‘Oklahoma’ playing until Nov. 21 By Kris Collins The Raytown High School Musical and Theatre departments open their production of the Rogers and Hammerstein classic “Oklahoma at 7 p.m. nightly Nov. 19-21. The musical will feature Zach Kujath as Curly, Emma Drace as Laurey, Julianna McCarroll as Aunt Eller, and Raynesha Green as Ado Annie. Musical director Alex Kolster and Director Katie Kolster, a husband-and-wife team, said they are excited about bringing the romantic, fun show to the stage at Raytown High School. “Alex and I dreamed about the day we would come full circle and direct this show together, as I met and fell in
love with my husband, who played Jud Fry, when I was the assistant director for this show in college,” said Katie Kolster, who has been with the district for three years. “We have a cast and crew of more than 50, and I am thrilled to combine forces with the music department.” Some senior members of the cast said “Oklahoma” is the perfect addition to their lists of high school career productions. “This show is different, I think, for a lot of us because the last couple of years we haven’t really known the show that well going into it,” said Kugath, a senior. “This one is pretty recognizable for most of us, so going in with a knowledge of what the show is and who the characters are
makes it a different experience and I think helps us to dig into the characters we’re playing better.” The show first opened on Broadway in 1943 and was adapted in 1955 for the popular stage musical many watchers know and love. “I just love the timelessness of the show,” Kolster said. “It was written in the 1940s and it’s still relevant today and the story of a couple being afraid to admit they like each other and being too proud, but they still really like each other — that story is still relevant, especially working with teenagers in my everyday life.” That sentiment was even experienced by some of the cast while rehearsing as some students experienced
the daunting first kiss. “When we first tried to do our first kiss, I had no idea what I was going to do because I had never done it before,” Drace said through a laugh. “I remember doing the first one OK and the second one I just totally left him there and I said, ‘I have no idea what I’m doing, sorry.’ Then she (Kolster) talked us through it and I remember looking over and Mrs. Kolster is basically crying, so apparently I did something right.” Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults if purchased in advance. Tickets at the door are $8. More information on the production and tickets is available through Katie Kolster at kathleen.kolster@raytownschools.org.
Kansas City Man indicted for bank robbery, illegal firearm A Kansas City man who was arrested this past week after being tackled and detained by a security guard for robbing a bank was indicted by a federal grand jury Nov. 17 for the robbery and illegally possessing a firearm. According to Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, Sidney A. Williams, 62, of Kansas City, was charged in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand
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jury in Kansas City. The indictment replaces a federal criminal complaint that was filed against Williams on Nov. 12. The federal indictment alleges that Williams used a firearm to steal $5,493 from Bank Midwest, at 7904 Ward Parkway in Kansas City, on Nov. 10. According to court records, Williams was wearing a black ski mask and pointing a handgun at bank employees, including the security guard. When
Williams ran fled the scene, the affidavit states, the security guard chased Williams, tackled him across the street from the bank and a struggle ensued. Williams allegedly pointed the revolver at the security guard before he was disarmed. The security guard received assistance from a passerby in subduing Williams. Law enforcement officers recovered a blue canvas bag of cash, a handgun and a black ski mask from the area where Williams was taken
into custody. Williams is also charged with brandishing a firearm, an Iver Johnson .38-caliber revolver, during a crime of violence. The indictment also charges Williams with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Williams has prior federal felony convictions for armed bank robbery and for being a felon in possession of a firearm; he has prior state felony convictions for robbery, burglary and assault.
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Photos by Kris Collins Mission of Hope Executive Director Janet Lowe poses in the clinic’s new ophthalmology room with Bentley, the clinic dog.
Mission continued from page 4 est contributors; the Victor C Speas Foundation; the William T. Kemper Foundation; and the Bloch Family Foundation as crucial supporters and donors. “The very first supporter that I ever had was Gene and Dot Land and they believed in the mission of helping the underserved in our community,” Lowe said at
Juan Victorino, medical assistant, works at Mission of Hope Clinic Wednesday afternoon.Victorino is bi-lingual and plays a paramount role in the clinic’s serving of native Spanish speakers.
the ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. “Even though they’re not here today, their family is here representing them and so we thank you so much for all the support — the financial support, the emotional support — that you’ve given to us in all these years. I know their spirit is here through all of you. It wouldn’t have been a dream come true for me if it hadn’t been a partnership with the Land family.”
The expansion allows for medical providers to spend more time at the clinic serving more patients, Lowe said. However, she is still hoping to attract more dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists. The faith-based clinic currently serves approximately 1,700 people annually and the expansion has increased the capacity of service to a potential 2,500 per year, with the caveat of having enough
health care professionals at the clinic to meet that capacity. Lowe said care at the clinic is typically 1/3 or less the cost of the same care at other facilities. In addition to the aforementioned services, the clinic also offers breast, pelvic and heart care for women at no cost through Show-Me Healthy Women, a state-funded program in which Lowe is involved. “There’s too many people in our community that
don’t know there’s a safetynet clinic here for them, and they’re still dealing with chronic illnesses everyday in their home and dental pain in their home, so keep sending them and funneling them our way because we can give them home,” Lowe said. “There’s a Bible verse that we use for this clinic and we started it because there’s a scripture that says, ‘hope deferred makes the heart sick,’ and when you don’t
have hope that anybody’s going to help and nobody cares about you, then you’re desperate and depression really sets in. We’re all about helping people through giving them hope, and encouraging them that we’re going to stand with them through the journey.” More information about Mission of Hope Clinic is available at www.MissionofHopeClinic.com or at 816356-4325.
ly $55,000. The increase is largely due to inflation and higher operating costs. The MetroFlex service allows residents to book doorto-door bus service up to 24 hours in advance at a rate of $1.50 per trip. (There are reduced fares available for seniors and disabled persons, as well as a $50 monthly pass option.) Due to the nature of the service, particularly the efficiency loss when not providing a predetermined route, the MetroFlex is much more expensive to maintain.
Shawn Strate, a transit planner with KCATA, who gave a brief presentation during the meeting, estimated the fare recovery ratio for MetroFlex is only about 10 percent. Some of the aldermen wondered if fares could be raised to help offset the cost to the city, but Strate noted that fares are set regionally and that it would be a fairly rigorous process to implement a change. In addition, he said raising rates decreases ridership and KCATA would be reluctant to make
such a change. He noted he would be willing to have that conversation if Raytown would like to pursue a fare increase. Ridership has been trending downward over the last decade, particularly after service changes in 2010 and 2012 that cut the city’s two buses to one and all-day service to only peak-hours service. Raytown saw an increase in riders from this past year. Most trips are standing orders, which are when rid-
ers have a set appointment on a daily or weekly basis, most commonly to and from work, the doctor or one of the fixed routes. Alderman Steve Meyers raised concerns about a provision in the contract that, should Raytown exceed an operating cost threshold of approximately $83,000 in the year, KCATA would cease operations in the city pending additional funding from the city. Joe Willerth, city attorney, described the requirement as standard for
such contracts, and one that had been present in previous contracts with KCATA. John Benson, development and public affairs director, chimed in that to his memory the city had never exceeding those limits in the past. He also assured Meyers and the board that staff would be aware well in advance of reaching that ceiling. Meyers voted against approval of the contract. All other aldermen voted in favor. Alderman Jason Greene was absent from the session.
Raytown Aldermen approve KCATA contract for ’15-’16 service By Mallory Herrmann During the regular meeting of the Raytown Board of Aldermen Tuesday evening, the board approved a $58,000 contract with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) for continued service of the four fixed routes currently running through Raytown, as well as the MetroFlex system, for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. The cost to the city this past year was approximate-
Jackson County to light up Truman Courthouse County Executive Mike Sanders and Willie Wilson, the Kansas City Royals alltime stolen base king, and Independence Mayor Eileen Weir will turn on the lights at the Historic Truman Courthouse on Independence Square for the holiday season during a special ceremony at 5 p.m. Nov. 20. The “Star Bright, Star Light! Jackson County Lights Up the Square Tonight!” ceremony starts at will take place on the north side of the Truman Courthouse along Maple Street, and includes performances by Studio 3V dancers, the Ancora Chorale and the Quixotic Fire dancers. A laser light show set to holiday music will also be performed prior to the lighting ceremony. Kansas City Live’s Joel Nichols will serve as the event’s emcee.
“The Truman Courthouse is where our community’s past meets its present,” Sanders said, “and where we have a long-standing tradition of kicking off the holiday season in style. This is going to be one of our biggest and best lighting ceremonies ever. We have music, lasers, fire dancers and former Royal’s speedster, Willie Wilson. This is going to be a great night for the whole family.” The Kansas City Lights Jazz Trio will jump-start the ceremony as it begins playing at 4:45 p.m. outside the courthouse. To help keep everyone warm throughout the program fire pits will be put in place, with S’mores being roasted. While the ceremony is scheduled to conclude with the dramatic lighting of the
courthouse and square at 6 p.m., the evening’s activities will continue with a Kids’ Winter Wonderland until 8 p.m. at the Court House Exchange, located at 113 W. Lexington Ave., directly across from the south side of the Truman Courthouse. Willie Wilson isn’t the only celebrity guest making an appearance. Santa Claus will be visiting children from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Pharaoh Cinema will be playing “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” at 7:30 p.m. Those bringing a new toy donation for Community Services League will receive a free ticket to the movie. All the event details may be found at jacksongov.org or by following Jackson County or Sanders on Twitter @JacksonCountyMO and @MikeSandersJCE.
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Raytown Board of Aldermen video This past week the RaytownBrooking Eagle reported the city of Raytown’s live streaming service for the Board of Aldermen meeting was unavailable Nov. 10. The video of the meeting has since been added to the city’s website and is available for viewing. Raytown Public Information Officer Brenda Gustafson said the live stream was unavailable Nov. 10 because of an encoder error in the recording studio. She said the issue is rare and won’t likely happen
in the future. Gustafson said the video was uploaded to the
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After Beirut and Paris
In our tightly connected world, news of the attacks in Paris ricocheted around the globe. Like many today who catch the news on the run, I first saw reports of the terrible carnage on my phone. Of course Paris was the second city recently targeted, following twin suicide bombings in Beirut, Lebanon, just days earlier which claimed 43 lives and wounded over 200. Both attacks are believed to have been orchestrated by the extremist group “ISIS.” I’ve been struck in the aftermath of these attacks by the warm outpouring of “solidarité” for the French. France is a country that from time to time is mocked in our society. But not today. Landmarks from Los Angeles to Nashville to New York City (and others around the globe) are adorned with the tri-color blue, white and red. If you browse through your feed on Facebook, you’ll notice how many have added an overlay of the French flag over their profile photo. The world is rallying to France. I welcome that. But I wonder why amidst the sea of the tri-color, I haven’t seen logos of a peace sign wrapped around a cedar of Lebanon. Or, where is the outpouring for the people of Syria where by some reports more than 220,000 have perished – about half of them civilians? Perhaps the numbers are just too mind-numbing, the conflict so drawn-out and complicated. It’s a dreadful situation
to be sure and our political leaders are weighing how to respond. Concerns of jihadists entering our own country under the guise of Syrian refugees have led some to call for a halt to the resettlement in the United States of any who are fleeing the catastrophe in Syria. I appreciate the concern for security. But I can also picture how this community would rally together to support one or two Syrian families who are seeking what we want for ourselves – a safe place to live, work, go to school, worship and raise a family. Next week is Thanksgiving. On Nov. 23 at 7 p.m., the Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance will host the annual Raytown Community Thanksgiving Service in the community space of the Raytown Emergency Assistance Program (REAP). It’s a time when we’ll share across faith traditions our thanks for our many blessings. We’ll offer prayers for the people of Syria, Lebanon and France and pray for peace, reconciliation and justice. Come join us. Bring a few canned goods for REAP. And help reaffirm that our faith in God is something that draws us together – rather than drives us apart. For that, I’m immensely thankful. Rev. Pat Jackson is pastor of Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church and President of the Raytown Community Interfaith Alliance. More information about the Thanksgiving Service and RCIFA is found at www.rcifa.org.
Friday, November 20, 2015
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Jason Offutt The envelope the postman slid into our mailbox wasn’t addressed to anyone in our house. It wasn’t for the popular “Occupant,” or even a former resident (although I appreciate your Victoria’s Secret catalogue. Thanks). The envelope read, “Bertha Offutt.” I know the name. I should, I lived with her for 20-some years. She cooked my food, yelled at me for putting my feet on the furniture and occasionally threatened to crack me with a wooden spoon if I didn’t straighten up. Bertha Offutt was my mother, but she didn’t live with me. She didn’t even live at all. Ripping open the pale green envelope I found a note from a nation-wide hearing aid company with the following words in all caps: “Our records show it has been more than 24 months since your last hearing exam.” That sounds right. Since my mother’s been dead for the past eight years she hasn’t been available to schedule an exam. Thank you for reminding me, large, faceless company with no soul. Oh, it’s no big deal, really. She’d probably find it funny. Well, maybe. Mom’s sense of humor ranged from good (she enjoyed “The Carol Burnett Show”) to almost nonexistent (I mean she liked Jeff Foxworthy. She really liked Jeff Foxworthy). As the weird one in our house while I was growing up, I became fascinated with the odd newspaper comic “The Far Side.” Mom, being awesome, wanted to share my love for humor and read “The
Far Side” every day. Trouble is, she didn’t get it. Cigarette-smoking dinosaurs, unsuccessful medieval knights with bulls-eye insignia on their chests and monsters afraid of that thing on top of the bed were just too much for her to grasp. But she kept trying. One day while I was in college, back before cell phones when people had to really work at communication, someone knocked on my dorm room door. “Yeah,” I called. “Hey, Offutt. It’s your mom.” Mom? My first thought was a meteor hit the barn. I don’t know why, but that was always my first thought when she called. I walked down the hall to one of the three phones everyone on that floor used. “Mom?” I said tentatively into the receiver. “I got one, Jason.” The excitement in her voice was electric. “Got what, Mom?” “A ‘Far Side’ cartoon. It was lice and they were afraid of tweezers. I finally got one.” Good for you, Mom. Maybe her “The Far Side” issues had something to do with her hearing. I should probably get her scheduled for that exam. I bet it’s going to be harder than getting AARP benefits for my dad. The AARP once sent a card to my house addressed to him with the words, “Welcome to AARP: Member benefits list enclosed.” I sent the letter back to the AARP with his address since 2002: South Point Cemetery, Orrick, Missouri. I think even Mom would find that funny. 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.
Julie London and Bobby Troup, a marriage made in Hollywood
By George Michaud Julie London and Bobby Troup were married in 1959, eight years after her divorce to famed Jack Webb of “Dragnet,” and they had twin sons, Jody and Reece. Jack Webb and Julie remained good friends for all the years following their divorce while working together on films, TV shows and other entertainment ventures. So, it worked out great for Julie and Bobby when Jack Webb hired them to star in the 1970s TV show “Emergency.” They were cast together with Bobby playing the role of Dr. Joe Early and Julie playing the role of nurse Dixie McCall. It was a very popular show and ran for a number of years. Jack Webb also was producing NBC’s “Adam 12,” in which Troup played as well. I met Bobby and Julie around 1972 when they dined at The Ristorante de Terrazza (Restaurant on the Terrace) in Encino, California. Bobby and Julie’s home was just a couple of miles away, right behind Michael Jackson’s home. They frequented that restaurant because my client and famed harpist Lloyd Lin-
droth was performing there from time to time. Lindroth knew Bobby and Julie from previous engagements, so he would play their hits when they were present. Most notably he played “(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66,” “Girl Talk” and biggest hit was “Cry Me a River.” My partner and then-Executive Producer of “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” Stan Irwin first booked Julie on Carson’s show in October of 1965, and she appeared another time in 1972. One evening when Julie and Bobby were dining at the Terrazza, they invited Lindroth and me to their home for a night cap. I had been watching both of them having dinner and drinks for quite some time and the idea of a night cap didn’t appeal to me at all, or to Lindroth. (I’ll tell you a pretty funny story next week about the time Julie had a few too many on the night Lois Dwan, writer for the Los Angeles Times, came to the restaurant to do a major food review.) By the time we arrived it was already 1:30 a.m. They sat us down at a table overlooking a piano-shaped swimming pool. I would be remiss not to mention that this piano-shaped pool was done so well that I thought of how much better it was than the one I saw at Liberace’s home on Harold Way in Hollywood. Of course, Bobby and Lindroth were immediately drawn over to the real piano inside. Bobby fixed us a drink and showed us the inside of the home. All rooms were done in earthy colors, which was pleasing to the eyes. The room just inside from the pool area had to be 40 feet
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Incidents from 11/11/15 to 11/18/15 11/11/2015 13:00:06 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 9900 block E 85 ST 11/11/2015 13:02:45 Recov. Prop. - Recovered Property 11300 block HIDDEN LAKE DR 11/11/2015 14:47:27 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 11/11/2015 15:26:02 Att to Locate - Attempt to locate vehicle 8200 block WOODSON DR HUNT,JERMAN
11/12/2015 11:35:56 569.170D - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESIDENCE DAY (F) 10300 block E 63 ST 11/12/2015 13:04:12 570.090 - FORGERY (F) 7400 block MAYWOOD AVE 11/12/2015 13:31:26 569.170D - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESIDENCE DAY (F) 8100 block HARDY AVE 11/12/2015 13:40:14 28.99 - CITY, HARASSMENT 10000 block E 59 ST 11/12/2015 16:23:17 28.138 - CITY, TRESPASS 8700 block E 63 ST
11/11/2015 18:28:22 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 8700 block STARK AVE 11/12/2015 00:22:24 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 9200 block E 54 ST Synopsis : Officers responded in regard to a disturbance. A report taken. 11/12/2015 00:22:24 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 9200 block E 54 ST
11/12/2015 18:10:11 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 Hw 11/12/2015 18:37:14 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 8900 block E 67 ST 11/12/2015 19:38:56 569.170E - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESIDENCE NIGHT (F) 8600 block LANE AVE
11/12/2015 11:03:46 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 8400 block E 83 ST
11/12/2015 20:25:57 577.010 - DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED/PERSISTENT OFFENDER (F) 8300 block KENTUCKY AVE
the business’s bank accounts and had use of the business’s credit cards for authorized business expenses. Padgett was terminated from employment in March 2015 when the fraud scheme was discovered. According to Dickinson, during 2007 up to and including 2015, Padgett embezzled money from the Reliant Financial Services bank account intended for payroll tax and office supplies. Padgett wrote $350,000 in checks to herself and deposited those funds into her personal PayPal account and her husband’s bank account. Padgett used her PayPal account to pay for trips around America for herself, and at least once for a coworker, the coworker’s daughter, Padgett’s daughter, and others. She also used her company credit card in an unauthorized manner by paying expenses for herself and others, including clothing, jewelry, gasoline, vaca-
11/14/2015 15:47:33 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 Hw
11/13/2015 16:59:24 28.99 - CITY, HARASSMENT 9800 block E 61 ST
11/14/2015 18:53:06 Att to Locate - Attempt to locate vehicle 6000 block S Blue Ridge Co
11/12/2015 22:02:17 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 9400 block E 70 TER
11/13/2015 17:21:05 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HW Hw
11/14/2015 21:27:41 195.202 - DRUGS/POSSESSION/ COCAINE,MORPH,HEROIN (F) E 87 ST
11/13/2015 01:02:03 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 8800 block E 350 HWY
11/13/2015 18:01:33 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 Hw
11/15/2015 02:40:28 577.010 - DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED/PERSISTENT OFFENDER (F) E 55 ST
11/12/2015 21:32:38 Recov. Prop. - Recovered Property 10000 block E 59 ST
11/13/2015 01:02:03 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 8800 block E 350 HWY
11/13/2015 22:30:31 195.202C - DRUGS/SYNTHETIC/ POSSESSION/METH,LSD,ETC (F) 9800 block E 350 HWY
11/15/2015 06:11:08 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 11500 block E 63 ST
11/14/2015 04:04:51 195.233 - DRUG/PARAPHERNALIA/POSSESSION (M) E 75 ST
11/15/2015 11:53:41 566.093 - SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-2ND DEGREE (M) 10600 block E 59 ST
11/13/2015 10:08:20 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 10700 block E 350 HWY
11/14/2015 11:40:44 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 10300 block E 350 Hw
11/15/2015 18:07:33 13045h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 11500 block E 53 ST
11/13/2015 15:14:42 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 9700 block E 67 TER
11/14/2015 15:14:57 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 9800 block E 73 ST
11/15/2015 20:25:18 569.170F - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F)
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Former Belton woman pleads guilty to stealing $471,000 from employer A former Belton resident pleaded guilty in federal court Nov. 12 to embezzling $471,000 from her employer. According to a statement from Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, Kimberly Joyce Padgett, 42, currently of Osawatomie, Kansas, formerly of Belton, waived her right to a grand jury and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner to a federal information that charges her with five counts of wire fraud. By pleading guilty, Padgett admitted that she embezzled approximately $471,000 from her employer, Reliant Financial Services in Kansas City, Missouri. As part of Padgett’s duties at Reliant Financial Services, she managed the business’s books, paid the bills, managed the accounts receivable, operated the telephones, and prepared the paychecks. Padgett was also a signor on
11/13/2015 16:30:38 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 6700 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD
tions, hotels, and restaurants. From 2012 to 2015, Padgett made little to no payments in payroll taxes. Company owners had no knowledge the payroll taxes were not paid, and did not learn the taxes were not paid until they were contacted by the Internal Revenue Service, according to Dickinson. Padgett is charged with five specific instances of wire fraud in which she made unauthorized wire transfers, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, between April 2013 and February 2015, according to Dickinson. Under federal statutes, Padgett is subject to a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison without parole, plus a fine up to $250,000 and an order of restitution on each of the five counts. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.
7500 block HARRIS AVE 11/16/2015 09:23:12 569.020E - ROBBERY 1ST/ WITH FIREARM/ MISCELLANEOUS (F) 9000 block E GREGORY BLVD 11/16/2015 09:32:59 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 9800 block E 61 ST 11/16/2015 11:37:34 28.99 - CITY, HARASSMENT 6100 block RAYTOWN TRFY 11/16/2015 12:23:22 28.139.l - CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 5300 block LAUREL AVE 11/16/2015 12:30:30 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 6600 block RAYTOWN RD 11/16/2015 13:50:36 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 11/16/2015 17:06:26 Att to Locate - Attempt to locate vehicle 8900 block E 73 ST
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New Mexico man 20 years for sexual exploitation of a child A New Mexico man was sentenced to 20 in prison Nov. 17 after he pleaded guilty in federal court to transporting 13-year old victim across state lines to engage in illicit sexual activity. According to Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, Raymond C. Vallia, III, 56, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips to transporting a minor from Henry County across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual activity. On March 29, 2015, deputies with Henry County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department responded to a Montrose residence regarding the report of a missing 13-yearold female, identified in court documents as MV. During the course of the investigation law enforcement agents determined
that MV met Vallia through a social networking website and that he had picked up MV at her home with the intent that they would live in an apartment in New Mexico. New Mexico State Police saw a vehicle matching the description of Vallia’s vehicle on Interstate-40 in New Mexico on March 30, 2015 and arrested him. According to information from Dickinson’s office, MV told investigators that she and Vallia had had exchanged nude images and had sexually explicit conversations via Internet chat services. They intended to live together in his apartment and she planned to present Vallia as her father and to attend Cibola High School. According to the plea agreement, Vallia picked up MV at her home at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 29 and they drove to Amarillo, Texas
where they spent the night in a motel. Vallia and MV showered together and engaged in sexual activity. The next morning, after Vallia returned from a doctor’s appointment, they left the hotel and drove towards Vallia’s apartment in Albuquerque. Under the terms of plea agreement, Vallia will be sentenced to 20 years in federal prison without parole, followed by a 10-year term of supervised release, and must pay restitution to his victim. Vallia will be required under the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to register as a sex offender and keep the registration current in each of the jurisdictions where he resides, is employed and is a student. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.
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Producer’s continued from page 6 long by 30 feet wide. It was a very well-thought-out designed home for comfort and efficiency. We all sat down at the poolside and before we knew it Julie was in her bathing suit and in the pool, while Bobby, Lindroth and I chatted. Bobby asked Lindroth, “What in God’s name got you to want to play that harp? It’s got to be the most difficult instrument there is.” Lloyd went on to describe how when he was around 13 years old and mowing lawns in his neighborhood in the Seattle area, he noticed a girl playing the harp in a picture
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window. He said from that moment on it became a passion for him to be the greatest harpist ever. He actually accomplished that. Bobby asked how I met Lindroth and I explained that I was managing a bank in Detroit around 1967 and was the youngest manager (under 21) of a bank in the country and had a feature done on me in the American Bankers Association Magazine. After cashing a rather large check for Lindroth, he invited me and the entire bank staff to come up and see him perform at the Hotel Crowne Plaza Pontchartrain in downtown Detroit. When Julie got dried off and settled down for a drink I
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asked both of them, “So how did you two meet?” The torch singer Julie said, “I met my love in The Celebrity Room. He was playing there and I thought he was the biggest star in the world. It didn’t take us long to know that we were meant for each other. It was in 1959 and we’ve been very happy since. He loved jazz. I loved jazz and before you knew it he produced my first really great album, ‘Cry Me a River’ and we took off from then on.” “Cry Me a River” was Julie’s first million-seller album, staying on the top of the Billboard charts for eight weeks and on the charts for many more weeks. Bobby’s big hit “(Get Your Kicks On) Route
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David Edgington David Edgington of Lathrop, Missouri, lost his battle with cancer, at the age of 58, on November 8, 2015. He was born April 10, 1957, to Earl and Bonnie Edgington in Kansas City, Missouri. David grew up in Raytown, Missouri and graduated from Raytown High School Class of 1975. David was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Jo Thurston Edgington of the home, his daughter, Mindi (Edgington) Fisher, granddaughters; Maleah Overman and Kylee Overman, of the home; mother, Bonnie Edgington; brothers; Alan Edgington and Larry Edgington. David was a dedicated family man and a loving husband, father, son, and brother. Visitation was 1:00pm on November 14 2015 and Funeral services followed after at the Lathrop Baptist Church; 400 Center St, Lathrop, MO 64465. In Lieu of Flowers, donations are suggested to family and can be left in the care of the funeral home or mailed to the family. Arr: Cashatt FH 816- 587-8200. Lucretia Ann Dewey Lucretia was born on February 15, 1965 and passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Lucretia was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of her passing. Sandra Moran Pletcher Sandra was born on December 20, 1968 and passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Sandra was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of her passing. She graduated from Mission Valley High School in 1987. holds three degrees from the University of Kansas. She was married to Cheryl. A memorial honoring Sandra was held in the Capitol Federal Room of the Regnier Center on the Johnson County Community College campus from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday November 14th. All who want to celebrate Sandra’s life are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to the Golden Crown Literary Society.
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Irl B. “Barney” Wasson, Jr. On November 12, 2015, Barney Wasson completed his earthly journey, always seeking more light. He now continues his journey to the place he will be reunited with family, friends and fraternity brothers who have passed this way, to meet in that heavenly room filled with eternal light. Barney was born December 4, 1928, the only child of Margaret and Irl Wasson, and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Raytown High School in 1946, and joined his father in the I. B. Wasson Advertising Agency until he was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving from 1951 to 1953. After returning from the Army, Barney was trained and became an insurance consultant and salesman. He successfully served his clients for five decades. Barney sang with the Heart of America Barbershop Chorus for over 50 years, and also with numerous related quartets. He was a member of the Harry S Truman Lodge #1941, Ararat Shrine, its Greeters Unit, Grandview Shrine Club, and the President’s Court #54 of the Royal Order of Jesters. Barney was also a longtime Royals fan and “sideline coach”. Survivors include his loving wife and companion of 34 years, Barbara; children, Debbie Dierking (Dennis), Irl Douglas Wasson (Audrey), and Dr. Dan Wasson (Leslie); step-children, Lori Kebetz and Steven Moore; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Barney will be missed by his family and many friends.
Visitation will be held from 3-5 pm Sunday, November 22, at the Park Lawn Chapel, Hillcrest Road at 83rd Street, Kansas City, MO. A service celebrating Barney’s life, including a rose ceremony by the Royal Order of Jesters, will be held at 10:00 am Monday, November 23, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow in Mount Moriah Cemetery. The family requests no flowers. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ararat Shrine Cornerstone Fund, 5100 Ararat Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129. You may share a message with the family or sign an on-line guest book via www.parklawnfunerals. com. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home (816) 523-1234 Gary R. McDaniel Gary R. McDaniel, cherished husband, father and friend, of Linwood, Kan., passed away one month prior to his 59th birthday, Friday, November 13, 2015. Gary was born the son of Howard and Betty McDaniel on Dec. 13, 1956, in Kansas City, Mo. He was a funeral director for over 40 years licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. He loved spending time with family and friends. Gary always went out of his way for family and friends, “Don’t worry about it, I will get it.” Survivors include his wife, Julie (Smith) McDaniel, two daughters, Nicole Milliman and her husband Dale of Kansas City, Kan., Lauren McDaniel of Raytown, Mo.; father and step mother-inlaw, Al and Corena Smith, Clinton, Mo., sister-in-law, Diane Smith, and a loving extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia Street, Lenexa, Kan. Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to ASPCA or the Ladies Guild at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Condolences may be left at www.porterfuneralhome.com Arr.: Porter Fu-
Frank Stich Frank Stich, 73, died Nov 10, 2015 in Raytown, MO. Vis was 9:15- 9:45am, Thur Nov 12 at Christ the King Catholic Church KCKS. Rosary was 9:45, mass 10AM. Burial followed svcs Maple Hill Cem. Roma Lee “Lou” Hibdon Roma Lee “Lou” Hibdon, 62, of Raytown, MO, passed away November 15, 2015. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. followed by service at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 850 SE Church Road, Lee’s Summit, MO., where she was an active member. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Lou was born Oct. 19, 1953, in Holladay, UT, to Ralph and Roma L. Sundberg. She was a homemaker and was active with the Raytown and Missouri P.T.A, and Raytown Soccer Club. She was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Jayne Hibdon. Survivors include her husband, Terry Hibdon; children, Ashley Stringham (Mark), Courtney Mesimer (Daniel), Terrence Hibdon (Amber), Meghan Till (Steve), Kierstin Jones (Alden), Jocelyn Hibdon, Nathaniel Hibdon, Cameron Hibdon, Michaela Hibdon; 16 grandchildren and two on the way, siblings, Sandra Sterns, Bud Sundberg, Sharon Stoddard, Dan Sundberg, Kelly Sundberg, Sally Sundberg and father in law, Gene Hibdon. Arr.: Park Lawn Funeral Home, (816) 523-1234. Bud Adler Bud Adler, 66, Raytown passed Nov 16, 2015. Memorial service at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Tri-State Food Bank, 801 E. Michigan St., Evansville, IN 47711. Arr. Heartland 816313-1677. Nancy L. (Bergner) Steele Sheil Nancy L. (Bergner) Steele Sheil, 83, died Nov. 14, 2015. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 19, at the McGilley & Sheil Chapel.
Rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Cremation. She was born May 10, 1932, in KCMO. She obtained her BS at Marion College and her Masters in both Education and Library Science; graduating Magna Cum Laude from Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind. Nancy married Charles Steele, Jr. of KCMO in 1952. They moved to Indiana and had three children. Nancy was very active in the Indiana school system, teaching grades K-6 and then serving as Head Librarian of the Carmel-Clay School District. Nancy returned to KCMO and married Tom Sheil (former owner of the funeral home) in 1994. She served on the Boards of the Rice-Tremonti House and Parks & Recreation in Raytown for several years. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish. Nancy was preceded in death by Charles; children, Charles Steele III and Adreienne Glatz and her second husband, Tom. She is survived by her son, Jeff Steele; grandchildren, Charles R. Steele, James and Laura Glatz and Caitlin Steele; her sister, Dorothy Johnson; Tom’s two daughters, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Private services will be in Indianapolis. Memorial contributions in Nancy’s name can be made to the Rice-Tremonti House or the American Cancer Society . Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com Arr.: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO 64133, (816) 353-6555. McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Dignity Memorial, Life Well Celebrated. Arlene McDonald Waldman Arlene McDonald Waldman of Kansas City, Mo., died November 16, 2015, at Kingswood Senior Living Community after a long struggle with a chronic health condition. Private burial will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Country Club United Methodist Church, 400 W. 57th Street, Kansas City, MO 64113. In lieu of flowers, the
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family suggests Memorial Contributions to the Arlene McDonald Waldman Memorial at Country Club United Methodist Church. Arlene was born in Leeton, Mo., and spent her early life living on a farm near Windsor, Mo. She graduated from Windsor High School, then attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Mo. After moving to Kansas City, she married Lynn L. McDonald, who preceded her in death after 42 years of marriage. Arlene was known as an excellent homemaker and seamstress. She won a National Grange contest in the 1960’s for a dress that she designed and made for one of her daughters. She was a Representative for Leiter’s Fabrics and made clothes for several private clients. Her own wardrobe was largely self-made. Arlene married James Waldman in 2000. They traveled and enjoyed each other’s companionship. Jim has been instrumental in helping Arlene deal with chronic illness for the last years of her life. His steadfast care and loving attentiveness made it possible for Arlene to remain in her home until virtually the end of her life. Arlene is preceded in death by her daughter, Carol McDonald Tomaszczuk, formerly of Arlington, Va. Survivors include her spouse, James Waldman; sister, Doris Jean Allen of Windsor; brother, Kenneth Lee Botts of Independence; sons, Robert McDonald and John McDonald, both of Arlington, Texas; daughter, Nancy Miller of Raytown, Mo.; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Condolences may be left at mcgilleystatelinechpel.com McGilley State Line Chapel, Dignity Memorial. Carrie B. Wilson Carie was born on September 4, 1950 and passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Carrie was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of her passing. Carrie received her formal education through Mississippi’s school district then went on to complete her education in Illinois where she received her general equivalency diploma.
Oregon man sentenced for illicit sex in Missouri A LaGrande, Oregon man was sentenced to serve five years in prison without parole in Missouri federal court for traveling across state lines into Missouri to engage in illicit sexual activity with two minors, whom he believed were the daughters of an undercover law enforcement officer. According to Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, Abdul Lamont Gamble, 41, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Greg Kays Nov. 12 to five years in prison without parole. Gamble, who pleaded guilty May 18, admitted that
he traveled from Oregon to Missouri between March 25, 2014 and April 9, 2014, to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor. Gamble contacted an undercover law enforcement officer through an online social media site in October 2013 and offered to have sex with her fictitious 12-year-old and 15-year-old daughters. Gamble engaged in numerous conversations with the undercover detective through late 2013 and early 2014 via this social media site, email and text messages. Gamble described the specific sexual acts he intended on performing with and on the two minor females, for which he
agreed to pay $250. Gamble arrived in Kansas City April 9, 2014 on a Greyhound bus. The undercover officer met him at the bus station. Gamble reconfirmed the sexual acts he intended on performing on and with the two minor girls. Gamble and the undercover officer stopped at a CVS on Independence Avenue. Police officers arrested Gamble when he exited the car and began to approach the CVS. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick D. Daly. It was investigated by the Kansas City Police Department and the FBI.
Woman gets 13 years for her child’s death A woman was sentenced to serve 13 years in custody of the Missouri Department of Corrections Nov. 17 for the death of her seven-month-old child in 2014. According to Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jean Peters Baker, Deshelle Atkinson pleaded guilty to one class A felony count of abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death for failing to seek necessary medical care for her infant child, and one class C felony count of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child for failing to provide adequate nourishment. Atkinson was sentenced to 13 years on the class A felony and seven years on the class C felony. The sentences are to run concurrently. According to the charging documents,
Atkinson is ineligible for parole until she serves 85 percent of her sentence. According to court records, on January 31, 2014, Independence police responded to a residence in reference to a 911 call reporting a non-breathing call. Rescue attempts by emergency responders were unsuccessful and the sevenmonth-old child was pronounced dead. Detectives discovered dirty and stained sheets in the child’s crib, bags of leaking trash on the floor, and rat feces on the floor, according to a statement from Peters Baker’s office. When questioned, Atkinson admitted to only feeding the child 6 oz. of formula a day and three to four bites of baby food a day for the four days preceding the child’s death.
In March 2014, the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded that the child had died of pneumonia because of severe acute malnutrition and neglect, ruling the manner of death a homicide. “It is my hope that the senseless and tragic death of this innocent child reminds us that as a community our greatest responsibility is to protect those that cannot protect themselves,” Peters Baker said. “So please, if you, or someone you know, has any concern that a child is being abused or neglected immediately, call Missouri’s Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline toll-free at 1-800-392-3738. Do not wait, because a simple call may have saved this child’s life.”
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46. Make lace 47. Airborne (abbr.) 48. Thieving bird 49. H. Potter’s creator 52. Frequency 55. Nothing 56. More lucid 60. Riding mount 61. Deducted container weight 63. Molten rock 64. In this place 65. Ancient upright stone slab bearing markings 66. Rumanian Mures River city 67. Mentioned before 68. An heir (civil law) 69. Without (French) CLUES DOWN 1. W. Samoan monetary unit 2. Baby’s feeding apparel 3. Queen of Sparta 4. Shut 5. Certified public accountant 6. Payment for release 7. Red twig dogwood 8. Basked in 9. Midway between E and SE 10. A way to detest 11. Mother of Cronus 12. In bed
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Entertainment Guide
RHS Presents Oklahoma! Nov. 19-20, 7 pm Raytown High School, 6121 Blue Ridge Blvd. Oklahoma! Is a lively and hilarious musical set in early 1900’s in Oklahoma before it became the 46th state and follows the story of Laurey, Curly and their friends as the Box Social approaches. Tickets are $5 for students, $8 at the door and receive $7 advance rate by calling Kathleen.kolster@raytownschools.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. Holly & Mistletoe Homes Tour Dec 3, 10 am – 8 pm Independence Young Ma-
trons present their annual homes tour featuring four homes built between 1880 and 1908 in historic Independence near the Square. IYM Sweet Shop in the St Luke’s United Church of Christ – Goodies, Coffee and Hot Tea, Raffle Baskets and much more. Ticket outlets and more information can be found at http://independenceyoungmatrons.org.
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 Southeast Enterprises Holiday Light Recycling Drive Nov. 14 – Jan. 16, 2016 If you’re thinkin’ green, sponsor the Holiday Lights Recycling Drive or drop off your lights at any of participating locations. Recycling lights helps pay wages of developmental disabilities and diverts solid waste from local landfills. The drive runs from November 14, 2015 through January 16th, 2016. Check out where to find your local drop site visit www.kcrecyclelights.com. Celebrate “A Christmas Carol” with Gerald Dickens Nov. 24, 2pm MCPL-Raytown, 6131 Raytown Rd. The great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, Gerald,
returns to Mid-Continent Public Library with his one-man show. A professional actor in England, the energetic Gerald Dickens leaps, laughs, and sobs as he portrays the voices of A Christmas Carol. His striking resemblance to his great-great-grandfather and his dramatic rendition of “A Christmas Carol” bring the classic to life. This all-ages show brings the holiday classic to life! 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 816-353-9366 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 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.
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
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Blend indulgence with nutrition With family gatherings and New Year’s resolutions, this is the time of year where the holiday and wellness seasons find themselves on a collision course. The key to fully enjoying both seasons is finding treats that balance great taste with nutritional value. Hazelnuts, which are widely known as the culprit behind the irresistible flavor of chocolate hazelnut spreads, are one way to consciously enjoy the season. Rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, and naturally cholesterol and gluten free, hazelnuts can amplify a variety of foods and flavors for an indulgence-meets-nutritious experience.
The finest hazelnuts are grown in the lush fields along the Black Sea coast of Turkey, where the optimal climate of the region produces hazelnuts that have a creamy, buttery flavor and crunchy texture. Turkish hazelnuts add extra vitamins and fiber to recipes, creating a nutritious but indulgent snack, such as this recipe for hazelnut chocolate energy bars. Dates, oats and chocolate chips are bound with hazelnut butter for an on-the-go boost perfect for breakfast time, or any time. Find more hazelnut inspiration at hazelnutsfromturkey.com. Hazelnut Chocolate Energy Bars
Hazelnut Chocolate Energy Bars
Ingredients: • One cup dates • 1/4 cup cocoa powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/3 cup hazelnut butter • 1/4 cup honey • One cup hazelnuts, toasted • 1.5 cups rolled oats • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preparation: 1. Place dates in food processor and mix until small bits remain and form ball. Add cocoa powder and salt and process. 2. Heat hazelnut butter and honey until warm. Pour into food processor along with remaining ingredients. Pulse
until well mixed. 3. Transfer to lightly greased and foil-lined 9-by-9-inch pan. Using spatula, pack mixture into tight square. Freeze to set for 15 minutes. Remove and cut into 15 bars. Store in airtight container or bag in fridge to keep fresh, or in freezer for longer term storage
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Antonio, LDP help save ‘The 33’ for me By Livingston Brees Greetings fellow cinephiles, and welcome to my latest attempt to fill the long, cold, empty void until “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” opens Dec. 18. Yes, I am fully aware “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” opens this weekend, but that is merely a blip on the coolness radar until we get to see Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, General “Princess” Leia and Chewie on the big screen. While anxiously awaiting our trip to “a galaxy far, far away,” we’re staying on planet earth for this week’s feature, “The 33,” based on the true events of the 2010 Copiapó mining accident, more commonly known as the “Chilean mining accident.” The film is directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Mikko Alanne, Craig Borten, and Jose Rivera, based on the book “Deep Down Dark,” written by Pulitzer Prize– winning journalist Hector Tobar, who had exclusive access to the miners. Even though I remember being aware there were miners trapped thousands of feet below the surface, I wasn’t religiously watching news coverage, so while I was aware of the events, I didn’t know the “real story,” which I hoped would unfold during
the flick. The film centers around dozens of people who work in the San José mineral mine. Several warning signs the mine isn’t safe are ignored, of course, by the sniveling little suit hired to manage the mine. A few hours after ignoring pleas of the foreman and safety inspector, played by my favorite brooding Latino actor, Lou Diamond Phillips (LDP as I like to call him), the mine collapses, stranding the aforementioned 33 miners. After searching the mine for exits and holding up in a room called “the sanctuary,” the miners then realize there is no way out. That’s when Antonio Banderas’ Mario Sepúlveda steps up in the leadership role, dividing food rations, keeping his fellow workers from going
crazy and most importantly, keeping the faith. On the outside, word quickly spreads about the collapse, leading to the family members gathering outside the gates of the mine demanding to know if their family members are alive and what is being done to rescue them. Of course, the evil mining company doesn’t even make a legitimate attempt to rescue the 33, resulting in the family getting unruly, especially Juliette Binoche’s Maria Segovia, whose brother is trapped. Without even knowing if the miners are still alive, the government of Chile steps in. Led by Minister of Mining of Chile Laurence Golborne, played by Rodrigo Santoro, and an engineer played by Gabriel Byrne, a worldwide rescue effort gets underway, eventually leading to massive media coverage and emotional support from the world over. Even though the rescue ended up being one of the most uplifting and inspiring true stories ever told, the movie didn’t quite pack that emotional punch I was hoping it would. While I really enjoyed the movie — mostly for the performances — there were several things that kept “The 33” from being a great film, as opposed to merely a good one.
Though there was great source material and several different ways to go about telling the story, the filmmakers relied on a tried-and-
true “formula” to tell the story. From the opening scene at a large family cookout that introduces the characters, to the inevitable fighting and
jealousy in the mine, it seems much of the character development was use solely to advance whatever storyline
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Charles Dickens’ great-great-grandson to visits Kansas City Gerald Dickens, the greatgreat grandson of Charles Dickens, will be at Mid-Continent Public Library Nov. 23 and 24 for “A Christmas Carol” special event. Dickens, a professional actor in England, portrays the voices of “A Christmas Carol” in his performance. His striking resemblance to his great-great-grandfather and his dramatic rendition of the story bring the classic to life. The show is appropriate for all ages. • Woodneath Library Center, 8900 NE Flintlock Road, Kansas City Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. • Raytown Branch, 6131 Raytown Road, Raytown Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. • Lee’s Summit Branch Held at the Pavilion at John Knox
Village, 520 NW Murray Road, Lees Summit Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. • A Library Lovers Holiday Reception with Gerald Dickens Belvoir Winery, 1325 Odd Fellows Road, Liberty Nov. 25 at 5 p.m. Mid-Continent Public Library will also be holding a special holiday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at Belvoir Winery in Liberty for Library Lovers program members and the public. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with Dickens, who will discuss the evolution of his theatrical one-man performance of “A Christmas Carol.” Tickets are $5 and include a sampling of Belvoir’s own wines and seasonal hors d’oeuvres by Salt Catering. Visit mym-
cpl.org/dickens to register for the festivities now. Dickens has worked as an actor, director and producer for many years. In 1993, he created his first one-man show, a theatrical performance of “A Christmas Carol” inspired by Charles Dickens’ own energetic readings of the 1860s. In 2012, as part of the Charles Dickens bicentennial celebrations, Gerald Dickens met the Queen of England during a special reception at Buckingham Palace. Dickens enjoys introducing the works of Charles Dickens to children and young adults, and has taken workshops and performances into schools, colleges and universities both in the UK and the U.S.
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Raytown welcomes AT&T with ribbon cutting, grand opening
Photo by Kris Collins Chase Kinchion, second from left, cuts the ribbon during the grand opening ceremony Nov. 12 for AT&T at Gregory Boulevard and Missouri 350. Kinchion was joined by Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough, left, Samantha Lynch, AT&T business area leader, second from right, and Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce President-elect Michelle Williams, right.
Community leaders, elected officials and Raytown residents gathered at AT&T at Gregory Boulevard and Missouri 350 Nov. 12 for the
grand opening and ribboncutting ceremony for AT&T. “I welcome you guys to Raytown. I’m glad you guys chose Raytown,” said
Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough. “We’re always looking for good business to be here. I hope you have many, many good years and
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Speaking of those guys, Banderas turns in a great performance as always, but I was most excited to see my boy LDP back up on the big screen. He turned in a fine performance, as well. Nunez also did a fine job playing against type as a womanizer. At the end of the day, I might be a little too harsh on “The 33,” but that is because
I did like the flick, but I really expected more. Good, not great. This one is perfect to catch on Redbox, HBO, or Netfilx here in a few months. “The 33” is rated PG-13 for a disaster sequence and some language. Be sure and tune in next week when I’ll discuss how Katniss Everdeen and the rest of her army come out in
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