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Raytown South Presents In The Heights In the Heights, a Tonyaward winning musical

by Lin-Manuel Miranda, based on a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes, was staged at Raytown South High school.

The story is set over

the course of three days in the largely Dominican-American neighborhood of vibrant Washington Heights in New York City. The community finds itself on the brink of change,

and must decide which traditions to hold on to and which to cast aside.

The production was directed at South High by Theatre Director, Brent Martin.

Photos by Sarah Apple Raytown South High School’s Chester McIntyre, senior, recently starred as Usnari Dela Vega in the school’s musical production of In the Heights.

Raytown Receives Over $20K In Truman Heartland Community Foundation Grants To celebrate National Community Foundation week, the Truman Heartland Community Foundation held it’s 18th Annual Grants Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn in Independence on November 15, 2013. Over $170,000 was awarded to 46 nonprofits serving Jackson County and $20,659 of that will directly serve residents of Raytown.

Grantees and grant awards are as follows: Friends of RiceTremonti Home Association: $4,000 for Win-

and projector for the Parks’ Movies in the Park program.

Southeast Enterprises: $2,500 for Holiday Light Recycling Drive to cover cost of stickers and totes placed at each recycling drop-off location.

Missouri College Advising Corps: $3,000 for College Advising Corps and additional $159 from the Youth Advisory Council to support MU program that places recent college graduates with students at Van Horn and Raytown

mer school and start of new school year.

Raytown Emergency Assistance Program: $2,500 for Suds for Duds Program, providing clients with laundry detergent that cannot be purchased with food stamps.

Shepherd’s Center of Raytown: $2,500 for Volunteer and Communications Coordinator and additional funding of $1,000 from the Clifford and Diane Jones Foundation.

Chuck Foudree, Chairman of the Board, Center: Megan Lee-Gurera, Deanne Stock and Paul Spear accept a grant on behalf of Southeast Enterprises for the Holiday Light Recycling Drive

Photos by Aaron Lindberg Chuck Foudree, left and Phil Hanson, right present Leigh Elmore of the Friends of Rice-Tremonti Home with a grant for the organization Maggie Chase, center, and the entire REAP organization benefited from a THCF grant

dow Reconstruction and additional $1,000 from the Dave and Shirley Wurth Family Foundation.

Friends of Raytown Parks: $2,500 for purchase of movie screen

South to help navigate college processes.

Raytown Christian Church: $2,500 for Summer Lunch Ministry 2014 providing daily lunches to Raytown students between sum-

and Phil Hanson, President & CEO, of the THCF presented the grant awards. The 2013 Grants Committee members are Doug Hammer, Co-Chair; Helen Hatridge; Co-

Chair, Martha Cockerell, Randall Ferguson, Eleanor Frasier, David Jeter, Darrel Hensley, Chuck Foudree, Henri Goettel, Youth Advisory Council Advisor;

Diane Krizek, Raytown Advisory; Joel Lawson, Raytown Advisory; Mark Simcosky, Independence/Sugar Creek Advisory; Terry Norwood, Blue Springs

Advisory; Gloria Solis, Lee’s Summit Advisory; Shirley Wurth, Raytown Advisory; and Youth Advisory Council Members.

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Heartland grants continued from page 1

Photos by Aaron Lindberg Shawn Minzes and Megan Hinkle of MO College Advising Corps receive grant from Chuck Foudree, left, and Phil Hanson, right, and Allison Freed of Ray South YAC, second right

Center: Diane Krizek and Bob Smith accept a grant on behalf of Friends of Raytown Parks for a movie screen and projector for the Movies in the Parks program

THCF Receives Jelley Family Foundation Endowment Vernon Carl Jelley, Jr., M.D of Blue Springs entrusted the Truman Heartland Community Foundation with an initial gift of $1.6 million to be used to meet the most important needs in Eastern Jackson County through the Community Grants process.

He strongly believed that ‘Education is the cure to all that ails us’ and created The Jelley Family Foundation Endowment with a provision for $80,000 to support children’s education programs. The first of those grants in his honor to benefit education programs will be made in 2014.

Dr. Jelley always had a heart for kids, especially ones with special needs.

He served on the Board for Drumm Farm Center for Children and volunteered as a tutor the Boys and Girls Club in Independence, MO, and as a mentor for Big Brothers and Sisters of Kansas City.

His legacy will ensure that the area’s youth programs will benefit for years to come. He was a longtime Blue Springs resident who believed in contributing to the greater good of the Jackson County community.

Dr. Vernon Carl Jelly was born on July 15,

1943, and passed on May 29, 2013, at age 69. He is survived by his daughter Cantrell Wenzel of Blue Springs, MO.

Pat Ertz, Kathy and John LeChien, center left to right, received a grant for Raytown Christian Church from Chuck Foudree, left, and Phil Hanson, right

Raytown Main Street Farmers Market Raytown Main Street Association sponsored a town hall meeting on Monday, November 18, to update the community on the plans to launch a Farmers’ Market in May 2014 at 6200 Raytown Road.

Steve Guenther, president of the Main St. Association, opened the presentation by introducing Elisa Bedsworth, Master Gardener of Access Farmers Market Raytown who has been managing the Community Gardens at 63rd St. and Raytown Trafficway.

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Patty Stock of the Shepherd’s Center accepts a grant

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Kansas City: A Millennial Magnet?

Jeff Pinkerton KCEconomy.com A new Wall Street Journal post highlights the growth in millennials (those aged 25-34) in Washington, D.C. In total, our capitol city added more than 12,000 millennials between 2010 and 2012. The article also lists changes in this population segment in other metros. Here in Kansas City, we’re well behind D.C. in population growth among millennials, but we rank favorably among all metros. The Kansas City metro added

2,188 millennials between 2010 and 2012. Even though this was good enough for 14th on the list, it was still down from the 2007-2009 period when we added nearly 3,000.

This is more than just an interesting tidbit of data.

Migration patterns give us some insight into our overall regional economic health. The highest-ranking cities shown on the chart above are a virtual “who’s who” of high-growth, high-tech metro economies (Washington, Denver, Austin, Portland, Seattle, etc.). Millennials are more

likely to move where there is economic opportunity — many in this age group are not yet tied to a particular location by a mortgage or family. So if a city attracts this demographic, it must be providing good opportunities for our most opportunistic generation.

Many cities would like to emulate the successes of places like Austin or Seattle by attracting young talent to grow their economies.

Judging by the company we are keeping in this one particular measure, our efforts are showing results.

Board of Aldermen Meeting

Market continued from page 2 David Eames and Elisa Bedsworth make up the Access Farmers’ Market Review Committee that was organized to bring the project to fruition. The committee will collaborate with KC Community Gardens, the Beekeepers Association, MU Extension, nutritionists and other organizations to create a market that will also offer cooking demos, programs for children, music entertainment, gardening classes and more.

Guenther, an architect and city planner, designed an area that will support 56 booths for educators, growers, vendors and artists.

He claims there is several types of grants available to support the project. The USDA offers a $200,000 grants to launch farmers markets for the benefit of agricultural growers. The Main St. Association has already been awarded a grant of $6,000 by the Jackson County Health Department to add 22 more beds to the

By Mallory Ragon The Raytown Board of Aldermen (BOA) held their regular session on Tuesday, November 19. Pam Clark, Phylis Goforth and Steve Mock, dressed in holiday costumes, addressed the BOA to share information about the upcoming Holiday Lighting Ceremony. The Little Blue Singers will be performing at the lighting of the Pocket Park, at 63rd Street and Raytown Road, at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, December 6.

After the ceremony, Santa Claus will be inside UMB Bank with the Raytown Community Band Flutes until 7:30 p.m. Cider and cookies will Community Garden and build a garden shed that is currently under construction.

The group plans to add 15 to 20 more beds next year.

The Committee will schedule another town hall meeting to get more information out to the community and gain its

support. They estimate that about ten volunteers will be needed only to help launch the project.

Operations staffing is already in place.

A website is in the works to provide information, including a list of vendors who have agreed to participate.

be available at the Winter Wonderland at 63rd Street and Blue Ridge Boulevard.

There will also be a hayride around downtown and several businesses participating in an open house.

Alderman Emerson noted that there was a meeting on Monday for the farmers’ market. She said the purpose of the farmers’ market is to provide fresh produce to the community and support local agriculture. She was excited to share that to that end, they will be promoting educational events, cooking classes in conjunction with UMKC Extension, a children’s area and a monthly theme.

Alderman Ertz reported

that the Parks Board also met on Monday. The Super Splash committee presented and will be self-managing moving forward. Mayor Bower said that the board will want to hear their 2014 business plan before it moves forward too much; Ertz responded that there is a planning meeting scheduled in December and that the business plan would be available after that.

The closed session scheduled to take place after Tuesday’s session was cancelled.

Aldermen Aziere and Jason Greene were absent from the meeting.

Runaway Juvenile Last Seen In Raytown Joseph Eversoll of Independence, MO, was last seen in Raytown on Saturday, November 16. He is described as 5’9″ to 6’0″, brown hair, hazel eyes, 175

lbs. Contact Independence Police at 816-325-7300 or Raytown Police at 816737-6016 if you have any information.

Raytown Teachers To Present At National Conference English teachers Marlee Stempleman, Raytown High School, and Jessica Kendall, Raytown South High School, will present as members of the

panel, “From Poetry Group to Publication” at the annual National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) conference on November 22, 2013 in Bos-

ton, Massachusetts.

The conference is designed for elementary and secondary educators, college faculty, administrators, and other

education professionals from around the world, and is filled with four days of professional learning programming. Attendees share best practices,

test latest teaching materials and hear speakers from around the country. NCTE has over 35,000 members worldwide, and proclaims as

its mission dedication “to improving teaching and learning of English and language arts at all levels of education.

Raytown Park Board Meeting, November 18

By Robert Smith A Proclamation was presented to the Friends of Raytown Parks and Recreation (FORPR) for the many things that they have done for the Parks department. It was presented to Bob Smith, President of the Friends of the Park, by Pat Ertz on behalf of Michael Hanna, Parks Board President. FORPR has played a role in the passage of the last sales tax renewal, engaged residents to affect issues impacting Parks, partnered with Parks to launch the Movies in the Park and the Arts and Music Festival, and the most recent acquiring a grant from Truman Heartland Community Foundation for $2,500 to be used for the purchase of audio-visual equipment to expand Movies in the Park programming.

Park staff reported that the pool filters are under demolition and they have until January to complete the job before the new filters are delivered for installation. This work is being done as time permits while staff complete the winterizing of the Parks restrooms and facilities for the winter. The winterizing also includes fertilizing, seeding rightof-way irrigation systems, adding anti-freeze and closing down Super Slash plumbing systems.

The Colman Tennis

courts are nearly complete. The lights are on and grass seeding around the outside has been completed. There is still some repair work to be done on the asphalt trail, installation of windscreens, practice backboards, extra nets and center anchors.

A final site inspection will be required to receive the grants.

It was reported that 4-P25 radios have been ordered at the cost of $6,750.52. These radios will allow the Parks personnel to communicate with the police dispatch during an emergency situation and when they plow the City Hall and Police department parking lots after snowstorms.

The Board approved the purchase of a Bobcat skid steer loader at the cost of $49,978.30. The old loader will be sold and is expected to return approximately $10,000.

Approved the purchase of HVAC for the Maintenance Shop at the cost of $4,089. This is a replacement of the current system. Parks staff will complete some of the pre and post installation in order to keep the cost down.

The remainder of the meeting was a discussion about the Park Board Governance/Super Splash committee to review the future direction of the Super Splash Park report.

This committee was estab-

lished by Mayor Bower to review and make a recommendation on the future of Super Splash. These are only recommendations and it is the responsibility of the Park board to decide what to implement if any and how to do it.

The committee recommended that the pool be kept open for at least the next two years. It should be self-managed by the Parks Department with emphasis on local control, building attendance, controlling expenses and providing local jobs.

Some of their shortterm strategies to increase attendance were using coupons, lowering prices and giving resident and student discounts. They also recommended maximizing the number of days open and utilization of staff. The committee will explore the possibility of hosting events that will bring in more people and different methods of advertising that includes using social media.

Some future plans were discussed as possible ideas. They were maybe adding sand volleyball court, lazy river, a Community Center/Indoor Pool facility and an inflatable dome to cover the outdoor lap pool.

The Park Board has set a committee meeting for December 2nd to discuss further and start putting together the direction for next year.

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By John Pierce It was just another school day for me on Friday and all I was thinking about was a whole weekend ahead. The date was November 22, 1963 and I was standing at the bus stop on 60th Terrace and waiting for old number 38 to come southward down the hill on Raytown Road. Mrs. Gann pulled her bus 38 up right on time this crisp morning and I climbed up the few stairs with my neighbor friends and found my normal window seat.

It was the beginning of another great day for me. Our destination was my brand new learning center that was just built called Norfleet Elementary School. The stone is right by the front door as you walk in stating the erection date as 1963 to this day.

She drove through the U and parked her bus and we all exited and rushed into our classes. Nothing abnormal from what we were use to. I had morning class and then it was time for lunch.

I dug deep into my Levi’s for the 40 cents my mother

had given me that morning for my hot lunch that day, plus opted to spend the additional penny for the chocolate milk over the regular penny they charged. After handing the lady my 40 cents and getting 4 pennies change back, I wolfed my hot lunch down and was ready for the afternoon. Nothing different from yesterday or any other school day.

A couple of hours passed and it was time for recess, but not today. Before recess that day, we were all rushed to our busses that were waiting out front in line as they usually were at 3:10 PM every day. This was much earlier.

I walked up the stairs of the bus as I normally did and saw a tear in Mrs. Gann’s eyes. I will never forget it, but I found my regular seat as I normally did.

Once loaded, the doors shut on old number 38 and Mrs. Gann told everyone to be quiet. Oddly, everyone minded that day. You could have heard a pin drop on that rickety old bus jam-packed full of kids. As we slowly pulled out, Mrs. Gann made

the announcement to all of us that our president, John F. Kennedy, had been shot and killed earlier. I will never forget the 3-mile drive to my home that afternoon on that bus in total silence, with the exception of occasional sobbing from my fellow students I shared my daily ride with.

I rushed off the bus and raced down the street to my home and came in the front door to my mother crying.

Times had now changed in Raytown as well as the rest of America and for the next several days we glued ourselves to the TV from morning to night watching the aftermath of a brutal killing that ill-fated day. As a child of nearly 8 years old, I witnessed the only murder I have ever seen live a couple of days later as I was talking to my father who was at work on the telephone corded to the wall. Time would now change from that point onward to the future in America…God bless the greatest country on this planet for all we have endured.

Happy Thanksgiving Raytown

The Raytown-Brooking Eagle gives thanks to our readers and advertisers and wishes you and your families a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We created a compilation of famous and lesser-known quotes related to Thanksgiving and thankfulness for musing.

“Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.” - W.J. Cameron “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, “thank you,” that would suffice.” - Meister Eckhart “Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times

take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence.” - Erma Bombeck “If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily.” - Gerald Good “After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations.” - Oscar Wilde “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” - John Fitzgerald Kennedy “An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day.” - Irv Kupcinet

“Thanksgiving was never meant to be shut up in a single day.” - Robert Caspar Lintner “Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.” - Edward Sandford Martin “My cooking is so bad my kids thought Thanksgiving was to commemorate Pearl Harbor.” - Phyllis Diller “Thankfulness creates gratitude which generates contentment that causes peace.” - Todd Stocker

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EXPERT AVAILABLE: President John F. Kennedy And The Masculine Mystique

OPINION Remembering Late November, 1963

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President John F. Kennedy was in the White House less than three years—a presidency marked by the rise of Fidel Castro’s regime and the Cuban missile crisis, the Bay of Pigs invasion, a failed summit with Russian President Nikita Khrushchev, as well as domestic problems including recessions and the Civil Rights Movement.

Yet, Kennedy is revered as one of the most effective and influential presidents of the past century. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy, Steven Watts, professor of history in the College of Arts & Science at the University of Missouri, says that while the assassination may color the lens of Kennedy’s presidency, JFK’s careful management of his image may have been a calculated attempt by the president to secure his own place in history.

Watts, a renowned author who has written critically acclaimed biographies of Walt Disney, Hugh Hefner, Henry Ford and Dale Carnegie, is conducting research for an upcoming biography of Kennedy that Watts says not only studies Kennedy’s life and death, but also puts the shift of 1960s culture squarely on the shoulders of the president.

“In the early 1960s, there was a perceived crisis of manhood. American men had fallen victim to the drudgery of bureaucracy

and the softness of consumerism,” Watts said. “Here was an older, stodgy, late 1950s mentality fostered by an Eisenhower, who, at the time, was the oldest president in American history. Then, the strapping, vibrant and vigorous John Kennedy burst on the scene. He was assertive, perceived to be physically fit and glamorous and became the youngest president elected in American history. He promised a new ethic of ‘tough-mindedness’ and ‘cool.’”

“President Kennedy knew the power of image as a way to regenerate manhood,” Watts said. “He wrote articles for Sports Illustrated, established the President’s Council on Physical Fitness, and surrounded himself with masculine icons like Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, Hugh Hefner, author Ian Fleming of James Bond fame and General Maxwell Taylor with the Green Berets. Even the philandering that was rumored in the early 1960s and revealed

after his death fed into that manhood mystique.”

Watts suggests Kennedy opened the floodgates that destabilized the culture of the 1950s. Kennedy challenged the “old, tired society,” through the calculated management of his own youthful and masculine image. Then the assassination, Watts proposes, was the trigger to the disruption that followed.

“Kennedy knew the power of image in an increasingly media-saturated society,” Watts said. “In a time when television was taking off, he recognized that the way politicians advance is through the image we project. By carefully controlling his image, he directly challenged social traditions and plowed the ground for the seeds of the radicalism that followed.”

Watts specializes in the cultural and intellectual history of the United States.

His book “The Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney and the American Way of Life” led to an appearance on CBS/ Time Magazine’s documentary, “Makers of the Twentieth Century.” His expertise on Henry Ford led to an interview on PBS’s “American Experience” and on the History Channel’s “The Men Who Built America.” His upcoming biography on John F. Kennedy, “Kennedy Adonais: JFK, The Masculine Mystique and American Culture,” is scheduled to be released in 2015.

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CONSUMER S L L A C E R UNITED STATES

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Consumers should stop using these products unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. For more information: www.cpsc.gov Dream On Me Recalls Cradle Gliders Due to Infant Fall Hazard Recall date: November 13, 2013 Recall number: 14-019 Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cradles and contact Dream On Me to obtain a free repair kit. Instructions for assembly will be in-

cluded in the repair kit.

Consumer Contact: Dream On Me toll-free at (877) 2014317 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday or online at www.dreamonme. com and click on the Recalls tab for more information.

Step2 Recalls Ride-On Wagon Toys Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recall date: November 13, 2013 Recall number: 14-020 Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the wagon and inspect it

to determine if the seat belt is attached to the removable blue seat back. If so, the wagon is included in this recall.

Consumers with the recalled wagons should contact Step2 to obtain a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: Contact Step2 toll-free at (866) 860-1887 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.step2.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.

Nantucket Distributing Recalls Clay Bowl Outdoor Fireplaces Due to Impact and Burn Hazards

Recall date: November 14, 2013 Recall number: 14-022 Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplace and return it to any Christmas Tree Shops or And That! store to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 any time, or online at www.christmastreeshops.com and go to the “Product Recalls” link at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Viking Recalls Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard Recall date: November 19, 2013 Recall number: 14-023 Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled refrigerator freezers and contact Viking to schedule a free, in-home repair.

Consumer Contact: Viking toll-free at (877) 2661086 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.vikingrange. com and click on Safety Recall Information on the bottom right side of the page.

Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes Due to Fall, Crash Hazard Recall date: November 19, 2013 Recall number: 14-024 Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Baja Inc., toll-free at (888) 863-2252 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.bajamotorsports. com and click on Safety Information for more information.

Food Establishments Cited For County Critical Health Code Violations

Most critical health code violations are corrected at the time of inspection.

BIG BISCUIT 530 N 7 Hwy, Blue Springs 11/15/2013-The sausage patties and sausage links in the steam table were not being maintained at 135* F or

above. The internal temperatures were as follows: sausage patties 110* F, sausage links 125* F. The sausages were discarded. RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED. CULVER’S 1301 SW 7 Hwy, Blue Springs 11/15/2013-A chemical

spray bottle was stored on a shelf over a ketchup and mustard dispenser. Locate poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or singleuse articles - CORRECTED. MCDONALDS 920 W 40

Hwy, Blue Springs 11/12/2013-There was no detectable sanitizer in one of the wiping cloth buckets.

Manager refilled bucket CORRECTED.

PANCHO’S MEXICAN FOOD 802 A W 40 Hwy, Blue Springs

11/13/2013-The concentration of the chlorine sanitizer in the bucket on the cook’s line was over 200 ppm, which was too strong. Use less bleach, one capful per gallon. The concentration should be below 200 ppm - CORRECTED.

Coronado Dr, Blue Springs 11/15/2013-The salad cooler was not maintaining food at 41 F or below. The internal temperatures of some items being held in the cooler were as follows: hardboiled egg 47 F, sliced turkey 49 F. The am-

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Incidents from 11/12/13 to 11/19/13 11/12/2013 07:02:40 RECOVERED PROPERTY 11300 block E 69 ST 11/12/2013 08:10:26 BURGLARY 2ND/NO FORCE/RESIDENCE UNK. TIME (F) 7300 block RALSTON AVE 11/12/2013 09:20:29 CITY, STEALING/FRAUD

BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR 7300 block ELM ST 11/12/2013 10:10:43 CITY, ASSAULTS 9700 block E 66 ST 11/12/2013 11:17:52 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 11/12/2013 12:17:03 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN ELSWHERE&RECOVER 8600 block GRANT DR 11/12/2013 12:31:05 CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 5500 block HARVARD AVE 11/12/2013 14:18:34 FRAUDULENT USE OF A CREDIT DEVICE/OVER $500 (F) 8300 block HAWTHORNE AVE

CITY, ASSAULTS 9100 block E 85 ST

REPORT 10000 block E 63RD ST

11/13/2013 12:35:47 BURGLARY/ATTEMPTED FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESID. DAY (F) 6000 block HUNTER AVE

11/14/2013 07:52:30 TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/ STOLEN & RECOVERED LOCALLY 9800 block E 71 TER

11/13/2013 15:18:32 BURGLARY 2ND/NO FORCE/NON RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 8200 block LAUREL AVE

11/14/2013 09:00:10 CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 7400 block MAPLE DR

11/13/2013 15:41:50 BURGLARY 2ND/NO FORCE/RESIDENCE DAY (F) 9400 block E 63 ST 11/13/2013 16:02:23 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8600 block E UTOPIA DR 11/13/2013 18:30:00 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 350 11/13/2013 21:46:22 CITY, ASSAULTS 7400 block ENGLEWOOD LN 11/13/2013 23:43:45 CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 8800 block E 350 HWY

11/12/2013 15:45:48 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY

11/14/2013 00:15:10 CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 9800 block E 69 ST

11/12/2013 20:59:49 CITY, FALSE REPORTS E 63 ST

11/14/2013 06:34:21 TAMPERING 1ST/AUTO/ STOLEN & RECOVERED LOCALLY 7100 block WILLOW AVE

11/12/2013 22:21:55 CITY, ASSAULTS 9800 block E 61 ST 11/12/2013 23:13:47

11/14/2013 06:38:13 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION

11/14/2013 13:07:57 FRAUDULENT USE OF A CREDIT DEVICE/OVER $500 (F) 5500 block DITZLER AVE 11/14/2013 16:27:09 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY 11/14/2013 21:22:43 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 9400 block E 350 HWY 11/15/2013 03:41:54 STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 9900 block E 56 ST 11/15/2013 10:08:41 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/ STOLEN & RECOVERED LOCALLY 9300 block E 69 ST 11/15/2013 13:05:08 SUICIDE ATTEMPT 5900 block HEDGES AVE 11/15/2013 13:39:37 CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 11200 block E 59 TER 11/15/2013 14:50:24 CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 6400 block KENTUCKY AVE 11/15/2013 15:38:19

NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8800 block E 350 HWY 11/15/2013 16:50:48 RUNAWAY-PERSONS UNDER 18 10600 block E 59 ST 11/15/2013 21:39:28 BURGLARY 2ND/NO FORCE/RESIDENCE NIGHT (F) 11200 block E 71 TER

11/16/2013 20:36:34 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 5700 block S LAUREL AVE 11/17/2013 02:01:17 CITY, RESIST/INTERFERE WITH ARREST E 87 ST 11/17/2013 03:58:02 CITY, DWI-ALCOHOL E 67 ST

BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/ RESIDENCE DAY (F) 9400 block E 80 TER 11/18/2013 16:42:17 CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 8600 block E UTOPIA DR 11/18/2013 17:34:54 BURGLARY/ATTEMPTED FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. DAY (F) 8300 block OXFORD AVE

11/15/2013 23:00:18 STEALING/OVER $500/ FROM MOTOR VEHICLE (F) 8700 block E RAYTOWN RD

11/17/2013 08:07:50 RUNAWAY-PERSONS UNDER 18 6000 block BLUE RIDGE CUT OFF

11/16/2013 06:48:42 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 6800 block LANE AVE

11/17/2013 11:05:00 CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 HWY

11/18/2013 19:08:28 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN & NOT RECOVERED (F) 8400 block WOODSON PL

11/17/2013 23:47:48 CITY, ASSAULTS 6600 block S MAYWOOD AVE

11/18/2013 22:22:47 CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 6300 block KENTUCKY AVE

11/18/2013 07:42:35 PROPERY DAMAGE 1ST DEGREE/OVER $750 (F) 9800 block E 66 ST

11/19/2013 00:16:05 CITY, STEALING ALL OTHER 10300 block E 350 HWY

11/18/2013 08:02:25 CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE,DESTRUCTION 10800 block E 77 TER

11/19/2013 01:41:07 CITY, FLEEING/ ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER 350

11/16/2013 12:42:54 IDENTITY THEFT (M) 9200 block E 54 TER 11/16/2013 12:55:53 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESID. UNK. TIME (F) 11200 block E 59 ST 11/16/2013 13:08:46 CITY,DWI-DRUGS E 67 ST 11/16/2013 14:06:33 CITY, ASSAULTS 10900 block E 83 ST 11/16/2013 15:04:42 CITY, DISORDERLY CONDUCT 10300 block E 350 HWY 11/16/2013 15:40:49 BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/NON RESID. UNK. TIME 5300 block RAYTOWN RD

11/18/2013 12:01:52 NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT 8300 block NORTHERN AVE 11/18/2013 14:49:52 TAMPERING 1ST/ AUTO/STOLEN ELSWHERE&RECOVER 10300 block E 350 HWY 11/18/2013 15:49:55

11/18/2013 18:57:03 CITY, FALSE INFO./ IMPERSONATION 10000 block E 59 ST

11/19/2013 02:57:28 CITY, VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION 9600 block E 65 TER 11/19/2013 03:32:21 CITY, DEFACEMENT OF PROPERTY 8900 block E 67TH ST

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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Maytag Laundry Grand Opening November 23 @ 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Maytag Laundry at Raytown Plaza, 6121 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown The new Maytag Laundromat at Raytown Plaza is having their Grand Opening! Show up to enter for a free dry with wash purchased by credit card or coins. Free WiFi and basic cable to enjoy. There will be free coffee and doughnuts for the event plus free measuring cups for soap and suds will be handed out!

Truman Courthouse Holiday Lightning November 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Jackson County Courthouse, 1112 West Lexington Avenue, Independence Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders and Independence Mayor Don Reimal will flip the switch to light the Historic Truman Courthouse and Independence Square for the holiday season on Saturday. The lighting ceremony is the grand finale of several events scheduled to take place Saturday on the square.

A Kids Winter Wonderland will be open from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and will include sleigh rides, strolling carolers as well as a visit from Santa Claus. Those attending Saturday’s festivities can

be a part of history by signing a commemorative holiday banner that will be placed inside the Truman Courthouse Time Capsule. The time capsule will be sealed in 2014 and will not be re-opened for 80 years.

Emcee Dale Carter of 94.1 KFKF will kickoff the official holiday lighting program at 5:00 p.m., which will include performances by the American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City Brass Ensemble, Independence Bryant Elementary School and Studio 3V. County Executive Sanders will read Twas the Night before Christmas, which will be followed by a holiday laser light show, set to the sounds of classic Christmas music. For more information about Saturday’s event, please visit www.jacksongov. org.

Christmas In The Park November 27-December 31 @ 5:30 pm–10 pm Sunday – Thursday @ 5:30 pm-11 pm Friday & Saturday Longview Lake Campground, 10711 Southwest Scherer Road, Kansas City Now in its 26th year, Jackson County’s Christmas In The Park is a holiday feast serving up the sights of the season with more than 300,000 glistening lights and 175 colorfully animated holiday scenes. Discover

for yourself why this is one of the region’s favorite holiday attractions.

December 7th Shepard’s Center Raytown volunteers will hand out candy at the conclusion of the show. Voluntary donations are accepted to benefit one of 35 local charities.

Holiday Vesper Handbell Service December 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Faith Presbyterian Church, 8301 James A Reed Road, Raytown Holiday Vespers Service featuring handbells trio, Christmas Carols, scripture and commentary.

Cookies and fruit punch and coffee refreshments are offered.

Annual Raytown Community Holiday Lighting December 6 @ 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm 63rd and Blue Raytown Rd at UMB The Annual Raytown Community Holiday Lighting is arriving soon!

Lighting of the Pocket Park, hayrides in downtown with caroling, Santa at UMB bank, cookies and cider in the 1081 club, crafts in FOP at 63rd and Blue Ridge.

Merchants in the newly remodeled Raytown Plaza will hold open houses to showcase their business. Please come join us to kick off the holiday season. This event is sponsored by

Raytown Main Street Association, Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Raytown, Raytown Parks and Recreation, and Raytown Quality Schools.

reservation. A one-dollar discount per person is available for groups, which can be scheduled on weekdays if preferred.

Visit the Rice-Tremonti website today!

Christmas Tours at Rice-Tremonti Home December 7 & 8 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 E. 66th St., Raytown $4 for adults. Children 12 and under free.

Volunteer decorators are working throughout November to transform the 1844 farmhouse into a unique Christmas gem. Organizers plan to show a decorative theme that represents the period from 1870 to the early 1900s, a time the E. Coffee Rice family resided there. Look for Christmas trees in every room, which will be accented with greenery and feature an array of quilts. Every room will be unique. In addition to the festive decorations, visitors will find the Country Store open in the kitchen. Visitors can stock up on delicious holiday delicacies, such as homemade jams, jellies, cookies, candies and other baked goods.

Enjoy aromatic spiced cider on your visit.

Complementary cookies and coffee will also be served. If your club or civic group needs a holiday activity, please call Phyllis Miller at 816-3562338 to make a group

MONTHLY MEETINGS American Association of University Women Monthly: Second Monday at 7:00 pm Bickford House, 9110 E 63rd St. Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to quilters of all skill levels. Call 816-3539366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816737-9955 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 All District Music Students

Selections for AllDistrict music programs have been made, and the Raytown District is well represented.

All District Orchestra selections for Raytown High School were Hannah Scheerer, violin; Ashton Yoder, alternate cello; and Skylar Thompson, violin. The orchestra is directed by Amy Sadler.

All District Orchestra selections for Raytown South High were Megyn Payne, viola; and for String Orchestra, Rosie Schauffler, violin; Jacinda Godfirnon, violin; Issac Barkley, violin; Kaitlyn Barley, violin; Austin Shults, cello; and Ellis Moore, bass. The orchestra is directed by Suzannah Smith.

All District Band se-

lections for Raytown High were Crosbie Jarrett, trumpet; Laura Geeting, trumpet; and Christa Pinkston, saxophone. Jarrett was also selected as first chair trumpet for All-District Jazz Band, and Pinkston was selected for tenor sax for All-District Jazz Band. The band is directed by Joe Hill.

All District Band se-

lections for Raytown South High were Alyssa Orchard on trumpet.

The band is directed by Michelle Dake.

All District Choir selections for Raytown High were Christa Pinkston, Women’s Honor Choir; and Hannah Treat, Women’s Honor Choir. The choir is directed by Roxanna Brown.

Raytown South Middle School band students honored were Josh Blew, for alto saxophone first chair in the Kansas City Metro AllDistrict Middle School Band. Blew will perform with the District Band on December 14 at Park Hill High School. The SMS band is directed by Brenda Kueck.

Jackson County Family Court To Celebrate National Adoption Day If you are a child hoping for a parent, or a parent hoping for a child, there is much to celebrate this Friday, November 22 as the Family Court finalizes the adoptions of 40 children at Family Court, 625 E. 26th Street, Kansas City, Missouri.

The Family Court

will join with many other courts throughout the country to celebrate National Adoption Day which is designed to highlight and encourage prospective parents to adopt children who need a permanent home. The parents and children will appear in courtrooms before ju-

dicial officers who will sign their final adoption papers that afternoon.

The event starts at 1:30 p.m. with a short program. The highlight of the program will be the remarks by a teenage girl who was adopted and will speak from the heart about her experience.

The program will be followed by refreshments, portrait sketches, balloon artists, face painting and crafts.

In the past fiscal year from June 2012 – June 2013, the Children’s Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services reports that 241 children were adopted out of foster

care in Jackson County, and there are 40 additional children and youth who are waiting to be adopted. Family members, judges, attorneys, social workers and representatives from adoption agencies will be available for interviews to talk about issues related to adoption.

Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome.

Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber. com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends! Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly: Second Tuesday at 7:00 pm Post 4242 Raytown Memorial Post, 6419 Railroad St. (816) 3588843 Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com

Raytown South Soccer Advances To State

The Raytown South varsity boys soccer team has advanced to the State Class 2 Playoffs by defeating Liberty North, 1-0. The Cardinals will play Carthage on Friday

at 2:00 at Blue Springs South High School. The other semi-final matchup will feature St. Mary’s (St. Louis) vs.

St. Dominic in the game preceding South’s at 12:00.

The Cardinals are coached by Dan Porter, and assistant coaches are Ryan Murdock and Whitney Wright.

“We are very proud of the Cardinal team and coaches,” District Activities Director Bob Glasgow said. The team made history by claiming the school’s first ever quarterfinal advancement.

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Delicious Stuffing Dishes With a Twist!

Many agree that a Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without the stuffing. The scrumptious combination of fine breads and savory seasonings brings tradition and warmth to any spread. This year, add a dose of the unexpected to your own holiday menu by serving up a twist on classic stuffing.

Apple-Raisin Stuffing

This recipe highlights the seasonal flavors of cinnamon, apples and raisins for a savory-yet-sweet dish Prep time: 25 minutes Bake time: 25 minutes Yield: 4 servings 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup) 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth 4 cups herb seasoned stuffing 1 medium apple, cored and chopped (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Heat butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat.

minutes Yield: 12 servings Add celery and onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth and heat to boil. Remove skillet from heat. Add stuffing, apples, raisins and cinnamon and mix lightly.

Spoon stuffing mixture into 1 1/2-quart casserole.

Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until stuffing is hot.

Caramelized Onion with Pancetta and Rosemary Stuffing

This recipe boasts the rich, salty flavors of pancetta alongside sweeter caramelized onions.

Prep time: 20 minutes Total time: 1 hour 20

6 tablespoons butter 2 large sweet onions, diced (about 3 cups) 1 package (4 ounces) cubed pancetta (about 1 cup) 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 3 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup sherry 1 package (14 ounces)

herb seasoned stuffing Heat the oven to 350°F. Heat butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 15 minutes or until well browned, stirring occasionally.

Stir pancetta, garlic, celery and rosemary in saucepan and cook until pancetta is well browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth and sherry and heat to boil.

Remove saucepan from heat.

Add stuffing and mix lightly.

Spoon stuffing mixture into greased 3-quart casserole.

Cover casserole.

Bake for 30 minutes or until stuffing mixture is hot.

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County Executive To Light Truman Courthouse For The Holidays Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders and Independence Mayor Don Reimal will flip the switch to light the Historic Truman Courthouse and Independence Square for the holiday season on Saturday, November 23 at 6:00 p.m.

The lighting ceremony is the grand finale of several events scheduled to take place Saturday on the square. A Kids Winter Wonderland will be open from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and will include sleigh rides, strolling carolers as well as a visit from Santa Claus.

“This is one of the great holiday traditions in Jack-

son County,” said County Executive Sanders. “This year’s ceremony will be especially meaningful, since the county was able to reopen the Historic Truman Courthouse to the citizens of Jackson County this past September.”

Those attending Saturday’s festivities can be a part of history by signing a commemorative holiday banner that will be placed inside the Truman Courthouse Time Capsule. The time capsule will be sealed in 2014 and will not be reopened for 80 years.

Emcee Dale Carter of 94.1 KFKF will kick-off the official holiday light-

ing program at 5:00 p.m., which will include performances by the American Legion Band of Greater Kansas City Brass Ensemble, Independence Bryant Elementary School and Studio 3V. County Executive Sanders will read Twas the Night before Christmas, which will be followed by a holiday laser light show, set to the sounds of classic Christmas music. The program will culminate at 6:00 p.m. with the lighting of the Truman Courthouse.

For more information about Saturday’s event, please visit www.jacksongov.org.

MO Department Of Insurance Returns $12.8 Million To Missouri Consumers The Missouri Department of Insurance announced today that consumers who filed complaints against their insurance companies received an additional $12.8 million in claim payments in the first three quarters of 2013. The recoveries already surpass last year’s annual amount of $11 million.

“Consumers need to know they have a free resource in our department that can help them navigate the sometimes complex world of insurance claims,” said Missouri Insurance Director John M. Huff. “Often times a call or a letter from our

technical experts is all it takes to resolve a dispute between policyholders and their insurance companies.”

Some notable accomplishments: • A former employee of a small business contacted the department after a health insurance claim on her group policy was denied. The former employee thought she had health coverage when she had surgery. The insurance company approved the surgery and initially paid her claims but, soon after, requested the payments back. Her former employer had canceled her coverage retroactive-

ly to the surgery. The former employee, who was not notified, also began receiving medical bills.

That was when she filed a complaint. The department’s consumer affairs team contacted the insurance company and requested her coverage be temporarily reinstated as COBRA, with premiums to be paid by the former employee. Under federal and state law, employers that have a group health plan are required to offer their employees (and their dependents) the option of continuing their membership in the group plan at their own expense after they leave their job.

This is known as “electing COBRA,” and these employees are entitled to continue coverage for 18 months. The company reinstated the coverage and paid $45,722 for her medical bills.

• A Pettis County business owner’s building collapsed from a February snow and ice storm.

Still waiting for his insurance claim to be paid in August, the owner filed a complaint with the department. The insurance company paid $466,839 to cover damage to the building and contents, and for loss of business income.

• Neighbors noticed

water running out of a home whose owner was in a nursing home. The insurance company refused to cover the damage, citing long-term deterioration of the pipe. After a complaint was filed with the department, the insurance company reviewed the claim again and determined coverage would apply as a sudden bursting of a pipe. It paid $57,428 for damage.

In the third quar-

ter of 2013, the department handled more than 1,083 formal complaints against insurance companies, assisted nearly 2,278 in writing and helped more than 5,444 consumers who called.

Consumers with complaints or questions about their insurance agent or company can call the department’s Insurance Consumer Hotline at 800726-7390 or visit insurance.mo.gov.

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O’Hara Student Performs At President’s Award Winner The Martin City Melodrama O’Hara Sophomore, Bethany Miscannon, is performing with the Martin City Melodrama and Vaudeville Co. The show is “Rudolph the Recycled Reindeer!” Martin City’s Christmas production runs Nov. 22 to Jan. 1.

Times for the show are on the Martin City Melodrama website at http:// www.martincitymelodrama.org/.

Generally, the shows are Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday evening.

There are also some spe-

cial performances closer to Christmas. Reservations are essential and can be made by calling Martin City Melodrama at 913642-7576.

Bethany, 15, is a sophomore at O’Hara High School, in Kansas City, and daughter of Jan and David Miscannon of Lee’s Summit.

Bethany has been cast as Vixen, a reindeer obsessed with texting.

Bethany will sing, dance, and has learned to play water glasses for the production.

Check the Raytown-Brooking Eagle for coverage of local schools & students

In October, Alaina Kent represented Madam President Camp at the Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Leadership Conference, in Washington D.C. She was the closing speaker at the conference, and was presented with the President’s Award. During the conference, attendees met with the senators from their respective states so Kent met Senator Roy Blunt in his office in the Russell Senate Building.

Kent, a student at O’Hara High School, participated in the inaugural the Madam President Camp 2012, a program of the University of MissouriKansas City. It is a week-long day camp that teaches girls, ages 10-14, about government and civic leadership and encourages them to become leaders in their communities.

WIPP is a national nonpartisan public policy organization advocating on behalf of its coalition of 4.7 million businesswomen including 75 business organizations. WIPP identifies important trends and

Alaina Kent receives the President’s Award from Barbara Kasoff, President and CEO of WIPP opportunities and provides a collaborative model for the public and private sectors to increase the economic power of women-owned businesses.

Kent serves as a spokesperson for the camp. She has been interviewed on KKFI,

was a featured speaker at the Women’s Equality Week Kick off Rally in Kansas City in September and was interviewed on the Darcie Blake’s “The Radio Dish” show, that aired on KCMO 710 on Sunday, November 17, 2013.

Vatterott College Students Take Charge Vatterott College students were recently put in charge of the electric wiring and HVAC for the Truman Heritage Habitat house in Raytown.

The college donated all the materials and the students got to do the

blueprinting, service calculations, wiring diagrams and then had the opportunity of being able to do the actual handson installation instead of working the project out in a lab. Electrical and HVAC students got a real

education and Heritage Habitat was able to keep building costs down – a win-win partnership.

Truman Heritage Habitat broke ground in March 2013 on gifted plot of land that will be the home of a single, work-

ing mother and her three children that currently live in Raytown. The project would not be possible without volunteers and generous donations from the community and corporate partners dedicated to providing safe,

decent, affordable housing to low-income families.

Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity supports Eastern Jackson County. To learn how you can help, visit www.

TrumanHabitat.org.

Frying Turkey For Thanksgiving? Think Again. a deep fryer is involved.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), deep fryer fires result in more than $15 million in property damage each year and hot oil splatter can cause serious burns to an adult or life threatening injuries to a child.

Turkey fryers use a substantial quantity of cooking oil at high temperatures and pose a significant danger.

The number one rule to remember is never fry a frozen turkey. Make sure it’s thawed and dry and that the grease is heated to about 350-degrees.

Even following the proper safety guidelines, grease can

splash all over the place and start a small fire which could get out of control. That’s why you should wear a long sleeved shirt, pants (not

shorts) and eye protection.

Please make sure you have everything you need in case there’s trouble like the lid to the pot and a ABC class fire

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sanitizing sink/drain board at the three compartment sink.

Remove the chemicals from over the sink. CORRECTED during this inspection.

11/14/2013-Chemical sanitizer was not detected in the dishwasher. The sanitizer concentration was CORRECTED during this inspection.

BULLFROGS BAR AND GRILL 320 SW Blue Pkwy, Lee’s Summit 11/14/2013-Containers of ranch dressing that were prepared on site were not date labeled - CORRECTED.

MCDONALD’S #33308 900 NE Langsford Rd, Lee’s Summit 11/7/2013-Raw eggs were stored over a package of readyto-eat eggs. Store raw eggs on bottom shelf and ready-to-eat foods above raw eggs - CORRECTED.

THE CARLYLE 1098 NE Independence Ave, Lee’s Summit 11/7/2013-A dented can of sauerkraut was observed on the can rack. Can goods shall be in good condition and free of dents at the seam. CORRECTED, the manager discarded the dented can.

BT’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 640 B NW Yennie, Grain Valley 11/12/2013-Establishment had insufficient hot and cold water capacity - CORRECTED on site - (see comments section of this report).

WAFFLE HOUSE 1506 Main, Grandview 11/12/2013-Gravy and chili temperatures in the hot holding unit were observed to be 120 F. Hot foods need to be maintained at 135 F or higher.

These foods were voluntarily disposed of by the management. A re-inspection will be required and will occur on 1115-13. A re-inspection fee of $100 will be due at that time.

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN 11901 Blue Ridge, Grandview 11/7/2013-A backflow preventer was not present on the attached hose at next to the hand wash sink. Install a backflow preventer on the hose bib.

CORRECTED during this inspection.

PRICE CHOPPER KITCHEN/SALAD BAR/DELI 12220 S 71 Hwy, Grandview 11/5/2013-The spray hose at the dishwasher was observed to extend below the flood rim of the sink. The hose needs to be raised so as to provide and air gap between the flood rim and the hose nozzle. CORRECTED during this inspection.

TIP’S ROLLING SMOKEHOUSE 1706 Trevor Lane, Greenwood 11/8/2013-Chemicals were observed to be stored over the

CHINA WOK 209 SW Greenwich Dr, Lee’s Summit 11/5/2013-Date labels were not present on potentially hazardous food and ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Label with the date of preparation on the container of the food item when the food item is kept for longer than 24 hours. CORRECTED during this inspection.

491 DELI 825 NE Lakewood Blvd, Lee’s Summit 11/13/2013-The chili in the steam table had an internal temperature of 118*F. Per cook, it had been out for 1-2 hours. Chili was DISCARDED. Potentially hazardous foods should be held at 135*F or above for hot holding or 41*F or below for cold holding. REINSPECTION REQUIRED. 491 DELI 825 NE Lakewood Blvd, Lee’s Summit 11/13/2013-There were multiple containers of chemical cleaners without common name labeled (Repeat). CORRECTED by labeling bottles with common name. RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED. LONGVIEW MANSION 1200 Longview Park Dr, Lee’s Summit 11/14/2013-Raw meat was observed to be stored over finished food items in the reach-in cooler. Store finished/prepared food items over raw meats.

CORRECTED during this inspection.

LONGVIEW MANSION 1200 Longview Park Dr, Lee’s Summit

MCDONALD’S #33308 900 NE Langsford Rd, Lee’s Summit 11/7/2013-The reach-in cooler near the first drive through window was not maintaining a temperature 41* F or below.

The internal temperature some foods in the cooler were: sliced tomatoes 61* F, shredded cheese 61* F. The ambient air temperature was 65* F. Potentially hazardous food must be maintained at 41* F or below RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED. NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE 104 SE 3rd St, Lee’s Summit 11/5/2013-Raw bacon was stored in direct contact with hash browns and fresh strawberries. Raw should food should be stored away from ready to eat food. CORRECTED, the manager removed the bacon.

STEAK N SHAKE 304 SE 291 Hwy, Lee’s Summit 11/5/2013-An employee’s meal of partially eaten pancakes was observed in the server station. Employee’s meals should be eaten in a designated area such as a break room.

CORRECTED, an employee removed the meal.

THE CARLYLE 1098 NE Independence Ave, Lee’s Summit 11/7/2013-An employee drink was observed in the service area. All employee drinks should have a lid and straw.

CORRECTED, the kitchen manager removed the drink.

extinguisher, not a garden hose. Another important thing to remember is that oil remains hot for hours after the unit is turned off.

While we do not encourage turkey frying, we do offer some tips to make sure you and your family are safe should you decide to attempt this at home.

• Never use Turkey Fryers on wooden decks or in a garage.

• Make sure the fryer is used on a flat surface to reduce tipping.

• Never leave the fryer unattended. Most units do not have thermostat controls.

If you don’t watch the fryer carefully, the oil will contin-

ue to heat until it catches fire.

• Never let children or pets near the fryer while in use. Even after use, use caution; the oil inside the cooking pot can remain dangerously hot for hours.

• Do not overfill the fryer.

• Make sure the turkey is completely thawed and be careful with marinades. Oil and water don’t mix, and water causes oil to spill over, creating a fire or even an explosion hazard.

If you would like more information about the dangers of turkey fryers, please contact Matt Mace at 816737-6034 or email at Mattm@ raytownfire.com.

WOODLAND ELEM. 12709 S Smart Rd, Lee’s Summit 11/14/2013-The reel hose at the dishwasher did not have a backflow prevention device attached. Install a backflow preventer at this location. The hose next to the stove did not have a backflow prevention device attached. Install a back-

flow preventer on this unit.

The spray hose nozzle at the kettle cooker was observed to extend below the flood rim of the kettle. Install a backflow preventer or elevated the hose nozzle to provide and air gap above the rim of the kettle or disconnect the unit if no longer in service.

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bient air temperature in the cooler was 47 F. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 41 F or below.

The food items being held in the cooler were discarded. REINSPECTION REQUIRED.

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With Thanksgiving approaching, the Raytown Fire Protection District is urging anyone frying a turkey to take safety precautions so their celebration doesn’t turn into tragedy.

More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year, according to State Farm claims data.

In fact, grease and cookingrelated claims more than double on Thanksgiving Day compared to an average day in November. With the popularity of turkey frying, people are at risk for fryerrelated fires and injuries.

U.S. fire departments are responding to more than 1,000 fires each year in which

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