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Mayor’s tree to be lit during Friday ceremony

By Kris Collins The community is invited to gather at Pocket Park near downtown Raytown at 6 p.m. Friday evening and enjoy cookies and

cider during the Raytown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Santa will be on site to light the tree, and the Raytown South High School Choral and St. Regis Catholic School students will

perform.

The first 120 children to attend the event will receive a holiday craft kit, including, among other things, coloring books, glowsticks and backpacks filled with

Photos by Kris Collins Raytown Ward V Alderman Steve Mock wraps Christmas lights around the tree at 63rd Street and Raytown Road Tuesday afternoon in preparation for the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday evening.

goodies.

Hay rides will also be available, starting from 63rd Street and Raytown Road, heading north to E. 60th Terrace, and south on Blue Ridge Boulevard, ending at

63rd Street at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge where Santa will be serving cookies and cider over music from Raytown Community Symphonic Band flutists.

The event is free.

Raytown Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Boji concentrates on getting Christmas lights atop the tree ahead of the lighting ceremony as Alderman Steve Mock looks on.

Crane Brewing celebrating grand opening

By Kris Collins Two years ago, the building that now houses Crane Brewing was a furniture manufacturer. Since February of this year, the building was under construction and in September the company and began brewing beer. It has been a long time coming for co-owners Michael Crane and Chris Meyers who had nothing but positive words for the small team of people that made it all possible.

“It’s definitely unreal,” Meyers said. “As a team it’s really — kind of cheesy — nice that we’re actu-

ally are here on a daily basis together. Working the last two years kind of building the brewery, we all worked full-time jobs and so this being our only job is pretty different. We’ve been brewing since mid-September so now that we’re actually selling it is kind of like the final piece that makes us a viable business and it kind of makes us an actual brewery, getting to share the beer with people.

“We’re all just really grateful that we’ve gotten to this point and I’m on top of the world right now,” he added.

The brewery is celebrating its

grand opening Saturday afternoon. Though the company is brewing, the beer is not yet available on sale in Missouri. Crane’s beers, bottles and labeling have not yet been approved by the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.

“I called the state today hoping to get a timeline and we’re hoping for early January, but we’ll see,” Meyers said. “We have all the licenses we need from Missouri and Kansas. The actual beers themselves haven’t been approved.

Missouri has to actually say, ‘This beer is OK to put in this bottle with

this label,’ and that’s what we’re waiting on.”

However, Crane Brewing products are sold in Kansas, mainly at retailers and restaurants with a large selection of local craft breweries. Breweries are prohibited by law from distributing their own beers and because Crane Brewing isn’t privy to its distributor’s accounts, it’s unknown exactly where the beer may be found.

Kansas, Meyers said, has a userfriendly online submission process in which federally approved beers, bottles and labels may be electronically forwarded to the state level

and are approved — in the case of Crane Brewing, 48 hours later or shortly after. In Missouri, physical information must be mailed in.

Meyers said the process has been especially slow because of a large West Coast distributor that carries thousands of varieties of alcoholic beverages is also seeking the same approval in Missouri.

The tap room, in which visitors may sit down with a glass of Crane Brewing beer, is still set to open in spring of next year. Construction should start this winter and open just in time for the Royals’ 2016 season, Meyers said.

Photo by Kris Collins Crane Brewing, located at 6515 Railroad Street in Raytown, is celebrating its grand opening Saturday. From left to right are the men behind the company: Michael Crane, president and co-owner; Steve Hood, brewer; Chris Meyers, vice-president and co-owner; Aaron Bryant, operations manager; and Randy Strange, brewer

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Cardinals fall to Truman 72-51 On Tuesday evening, the Raytown South High School Cardinals were defeated 72 to 51 by the visiting Truman High School Patriots in the 2015-16 season opener, which was also the first game for new head coach Aaron Ihm. Ihm is the third head coach in the history of Raytown South.

Photos by R.C. Jones Raytown South senior Jabril Cox tops two defenders to take a shot.

By Kris Collins

Junior Tyree Sorrels lays up an easy basket during Raytown South’s loss against Truman High School Dec. 1.

Senior Hezekiah Goodwin lays the ball up in the Cardinals season opener against the Truman Patriots.

Committee aims to find 1/8-cent tax revenue solution by Feb. 1

The parks/stormwater sales tax committee, formed

by Raytown Mayor Mike McDonough and tasked with finding a solution in splitting the revenue from the city’s 1/8-cent sales tax revenue for the parks and recreation department and for stormwater projects, met in mid-November, but committee Chairman Ralph Monaco said the meeting wasn’t fraught with action but somewhat of a history lesson.

“We’ve got two community members who are members at large, who are citizens and really didn’t have an idea that this was an issue,” Monaco said. “The first component was to get our arms around what the issues are.”

The 1/8-cent sales tax was first passed in 2003 and at the time the only purpose its revenues could be put toward was parks operations.

In 2010, during the voterapproved renewal of the tax, the ballot language was amended to allow revenue to be put toward stormwater projects. However, all of the revenue generated from the tax since 2010 has gone to the parks department.

The Raytown Board of Aldermen— and the Raytown Parks Board at its meetings — held long discussions on the issue starting in September and the aldermen entertained possible solutions.

Alderwoman Karen Black, who first brought it to the attention of the board that the tax revenue could be used for stormwater projects, originally suggested the

board take all of the revenue to make up for years past.

A 60:40 and a 50:50 split in revenue between the two entities were subsequently suggested.

Ultimately, the board of aldermen decided the issue was too complex to settle before the 2015-2016 budget, which went into effect Nov. 1, needed to be approved and the committee was formed shortly thereafter.

The seven-member committee is comprised of two Raytown aldermen, two parks board members, two members at large, and is chaired by Monaco, also a Raytown resident. Alderman Eric Teeman, who is the board of aldermen’s liaison to the parks board, and Alderwoman Karen Black are the city’s representatives on the committee. The parks

board’s representatives are George Mitchell, board president, and Mike Hanna. The members at large are Steve Knabe and Angel Abercrombie.

“It’s our task to make some kind of a recommendation to the council,” said Monaco, an attorney for the past 34 years, a former Raytown C-II School District Board of Education president and past Missouri congressman.

“I think we’ll work something out. Our goal is to have a recommendation to the city between Jan. 15 and Feb. 1. … I don’t want this thing to drag out six or eight months.”

Monaco suggested the board could have a solution in as few as four or five meetings, considering scheduling difficulties made by the holiday season.

Mitchell said he like to see the park board retain the tax revenue, though he said it was unrealistic.

“I know the language is there,” Mitchell said of the city’s ability to use the tax revenue for stormwater projects. “We have to address it and come to an agreement; that’s the purpose of this committee: to come to a happy medium and then we can plan moving forward … that way we can go ahead collaboratively and say, ‘these are what the numbers are going be on the parks board side.’

We can say, ‘we’re going to lose this much, let’s make plans.’ And the board of aldermen can say, ‘We’re getting this amount of dollars.

How are we going to use it?’”

Black said the solution may rest on the fate of Super Splash, the city-owned water

park, which is part of a survey the parks board is having conducted to get feedback to plan the future of the parks system.

“It’s a good chunk of money that could be used somewhere else,” said Black, who estimated the park has lost $1.7 million the past three years. “Do I personally want Super Splash to close?

No. The common ground here is that it’s killing the parks department.”

Excluding capital improvements to Super Splash, the park has lost approximately $575,000 since 2012, according to figures provided by the Raytown Parks and Recreation Department.

Ultimately, the committee’s recommendation is only such and the board of aldermen is the final decision-making body.

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A two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon closed Missouri 350 while police, fire and EMS departments responded to the scene.

The crash, which took place at approximately 3:15 p.m., involved two vehicles carrying five people in total, all were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries, according to Raytown Police Department Director of Communications James Brafford.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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Medicare open enrollment ends December 7

The Missouri Department of Insurance is reminding Missourians who are eligible for Medicare that open enrollment ends on Monday, Dec. 7. Seniors who have not yet made their plan selections for 2016 are encouraged to contact CLAIM. CLAIM provides Missourians on Medicare and their caregivers free and unbiased help from certified counselors. Seniors can ask questions by phone or arrange one-on-one counseling by calling 800-390-3330 or visiting missouriclaim. org.

“The end of the open enrollment period for 2016 is upon us,” said John M. Huff, director of the department.

“Now is the time to make

your plan selections if you haven’t already done so. If you need assistance don’t hesitate to contact CLAIM.” Counselors can answer questions about switching your Part D prescription drug coverage or Medicare Advantage plans. CLAIM also can assist Missourians with limited income to determine whether they qualify for federal or state help in paying for prescription drugs. Medicare offers the Extra Help program, and the state offers the MoRx program.

Consumers with complaints or questions about insurance can call the department’s Insurance Consumer Hotline at 800-7267390 or visit insurance. mo.gov.

MU creates Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Garnett Stokes, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri, announced the creation of a new Office for Civil Rights & Title IX which will centralize reports and investigations of discrimination at MU on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Ellen Eardley, the current assistant vice provost and MU Title IX administrator, will lead the new office.

“We are committed to creating an inclusive campus climate that celebrates diversity and is built upon respect for others,” Stokes said. “Consolidating reporting and investigation functions will allow us to

better achieve those goals.

Ellen Eardley has already achieved important milestones toward making MU a more inclusive place, and I look forward to working with her in this expanded role.”

Just as the Title IX Office has conducted investigations concerning reports of sex discrimination, the new office will conduct investigations involving any form of discrimination previously conducted by Human Resources, the Equity Office and the Office of Student Conduct. Human Resources and Student Conduct will continue to handle conduct matters not involving discrimination.

The Office for Civil Rights & Title IX will produce an annual statement describing reports of discrimination received by the office.

Youth in Agriculture Scholarship applications now available The Missouri State Fair Foundation Youth in Agriculture scholarship application for Missouri High School seniors graduating in 2016 is now available online at www.mostatefair.com/ youth-in-agriculture.

Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and postmarked by February 1, 2016.

“These scholarships are possible thanks to the gracious contributions of many individuals and companies,” said Youth in Agriculture Committee Chairman Wayne Yokley. “One $5,000 platinum scholarship sponsored by Youth in Agriculture supporters, one $2,500 supreme scholarship sponsored by Sydenstricker John Deere of Missouri/Syden-

stricker Angus Genetics, and thirty $1,500 scholarships sponsored by Youth in Agriculture are being offered.”

Applicants must be high school seniors and active members of 4-H or FFA. Eligible scholarship applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited Missouri college or university, and pursue a degree in agriculture. Applicants must also have participated at least once as a 4-H or FFA exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair, however applicants cannot have sold livestock in a past Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions auction.

For more information please call the Missouri State Fair at 1-800-422-FAIR (3247) or e-mail questions to mostatefair@mda.mo.gov.

How important are conservation areas to you?

The Missouri Department of Conservation is in the process of updating management plans for conservation areas and invites public comments.

To view management plans and share comments online, visit mdc.mo.gov/areaplans.

The following draft Conservation Area Management Plans are available for public comment from Dec. 1-31 in the Kansas City region that encompasses Rich Hill and Collins.

Four Rivers Conservation Area Management Plan

- August A. Busch Jr. Memorial Wetlands at Four Rivers Conservation Area is 13,929 acres of wetlands, bottomland forest, woodland, grassland, cropland, old fields, savanna, lakes, ponds, and strip pits.

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St. Clair County River Accesses Management Plan This plan includes Birdsong Conservation Area, Blackjack Access, and Kings Prairie Access.

Missouri man sentenced to more than 12 years for Overland Park bank robbery A Missouri man was sentenced Tuesday to 155 months in federal prison for robbing a bank in Overland Park, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said.

Allen J. Williams, 25, Kansas City, pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery and one count of using a firearm during a robbery.

In his plea, he admitted that on Feb. 27, 2014, he and two co-defendants robbed InterState Federal Savings at 8620 Metcalf in Overland Park.

They entered the bank about

noon and held employees at gunpoint before fleeing with stolen money.

Co-defendant Randy A. Cornelius, 22, Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced to 57 months, and Williams’ twin brother, Allen J. Williams, 25, Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced to 114 months.

Grissom commended the Overland Park Police Department, the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department, the FBI and Assistant U.S. Attorney Tris Hunt for their work on the case.

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City adopts bills in compliance with state law

By Mallory Herrmann The Raytown Board of Aldermen passed, reluctantly, three bills during its Dec. 1 meeting to bring the city’s code of ordinances into compliance with recent state legislation.

In August, the Missouri Legislature enacted Senate Bill 5, which stipulates new requirements regarding minor traffic violations.

The first bill before the board did away with a municipal charge for failing to appear in court for minor traffic violations, and the second change capped court fines $300 for such violations. The third bill redefines minor traffic violation as “a municipal or county ordinance violation prosecuted that does not involve an accident or injury, that does

not involve the operation of a commercial motor vehicle, and for which the department of revenue is authorized to assess no more than four points to a person’s driving record upon conviction. Minor traffic violation shall exclude a violation for exceeding the speed limit by more than 19 miles per hour or a violation occurring within a construction zone or school zone.”

The aldermen were not eager to pass these ordinances, but the alternative would be to remain in conflict with state statute. The board voted unanimously in favor of the bills.

Storm Water Projects There were two stormwater urgent repair projects approved in October. Once work began, however, the contractor found that some

of the pipes had deteriorated more than expected. There were two actual failures, one for a stretch of about 20 feet of pipe and one for insulation in a concrete collar. Considering upcoming winter weather, waiting to fix those problems was not a viable option. The additional cost to the project was approximately $21,000, bringing the total cost to nearly $136,000.

As the board discussed the issue, Alderman Steve Meyers requested a project list showing outstanding and pending stormwater projects. Kati Horner Gonzalez, public works assistant director, said a list is currently being put together.

She said she plans to share it with the board and staff within the next few days. It will rank priority projects

and is designed to be a living document, able to shift as needed and accommodate changes in project priority.

Several aldermen expressed their eagerness to review the list and participate in the ongoing consideration of stormwater and infrastructure projects throughout the city.

The funding request to allocate budget for the emergency repairs was approved unanimously.

New Park Board Members Also at the board’s Tuesday session the aldermen approved two members to the Raytown Park Board: Nancy Nail and Chris Rathbone. The aldermen approved the appointments unanimously; Aldermen Jason Greene abstained. The appointments fill all vacancies on the board.

Missouri hunters claim 189,938 deer in Nov. firearm season Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation shows hunters in Missouri harvested 189,938 deer, a 23,000 increase over 2014, during the November portion of fall firearms deer season from Nov. 14 to 24.

Hunters bagged 92,020 antlered bucks, 21,256 button bucks, and 76,662 does. Top harvest counties were Texas County with 4,544 deer checked, Howell County with 4,046, and Franklin County with 3,707.

“Good weather and plenty of deer activity likely are the reasons why there was an increase in deer harvest during the November portion of the firearms deer season this year,” said Missouri Department of Conservation Deer Biologist Jason Sumner.

Hunters checked 166,383 deer during the 2014 November portion of firearms deer season with 78,556 being antlered bucks, 19,300

being button bucks, and 68,527 being does.

The Missouri Department of Conservation reported five firearms-related hunting incidents during this portion of the hunting season. The incidents involved self-inflicted firearm wounds and occurred in Butler (2), Franklin, Newton, and Howard counties.

Deer hunting in Missouri continues with archery deer hunting from Nov. 25 through Jan. 15; firearms antlerless portion runs from Nov. 25 through Dec. 6; firearms alternative methods portion is from Dec. 19 to 29; and firearms late youth portion is Jan. 2 and 3. More information on deer hunting in Missouri is available at http://on.mo. gov/1jjzeAa. Deer hunting is accounts for a $1 billion annual boost to the state and local economies, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Photo courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation The November firearm portion of deer hunting season ended in Missouri with hunters tagging 189,938 deer, an increase of approximately 23,000 from the previous year’s take.

Secretary of State secures return of exorbitant fee charged to elderly investor Secretary of State Jason Kander recently announced he has secured over $5,700 in restitution from Floridabased Legend Equities Corporation. The settlement with Legend stems from the company approving an investment recommendation that was unsuitable for an investor, which resulted in significant fees.

Legend representative Adam Clyne became the registered representative for an 88-year-old Missouri resident with dementia, following the retirement of her previous investment adviser. The order alleges that Clyne, through Legend, recommended replacing the investor’s two fixed annuities with one variable annuity, which he claimed would provide full access to the funds needed for the wom-

an’s health and well-being.

In reality, the 88-year-old Missourian would not have been able to access those funds for eight years without incurring a penalty.

“It’s unfortunate when financial professionals put their clients in investments that are unsuitable for their situation in order to receive a larger fee, especially when elderly Missourians are told to move their investments to long-term products,” Kander said. “I will continue protecting Missourians from being taken advantage of by unscrupulous financial professionals, and remind all Missourians to call the tollfree Investor Protection Hotline before they invest their hard-earned savings.”

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The mother passed away within two years of placing funds in the variable annuity. After her death, the daughter had a legal obligation to distribute the trust

assets, which included the variable annuity. She was required to liquidate the annuity, which led to the significant fee of $5,733.79. The settlement recovers that full amount, along with the payment of $7,000 in fines and costs.

Before making an investment decision, Missourians are encouraged to call the Investor Protection Hotline at (800) 721-7996 or visit www.

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Mid-Continent Public Library urges gift of reading With the holiday season in full swing and shoppers looking for unique gifts, MidContinent Public Library has several ideas for the bibliophiles on your list.

• Library Lovers Memberships: Perfect for the library lover in the family, a gift membership for this new program can be purchased online starting at just $25 and up. Annual memberships feature special merchandise available only to Library Lovers, including coffee cups and tote bags. At higher membership levels, members receive a free printing of a book from the Woodneath Press, complimentary use of a library community room and lunch with Library Director Steve

Potter. In addition, depending on the level, memberships include invitations to special events including an annual holiday reception.

Junior and teen-level memberships have their own benefits including “I Love My Library” merchandise and a milk and cookies events with a children’s book character or author. More information is available at mymcpl.org/ librarylover.

• Author-Signed Books from the 2nd Annual Story Center Holiday Author Fair: Mid-Continent Public Library will host more than 20 local authors of children’s, teen and adult fiction and non-fiction books on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

Woodneath Library Center, located at 8900 NE Flintlock Road, Kansas City. Authors, including Jen Mann, author of “Spending the Holidays with People I Want to Punch in the Throat,” Pete Dulin (“KC Ale Trail”), LaDene Morton “The Country Club District of Kansas City”), Ann Ingalls (“The Little Piano Girl”) and others, will

share how they became published authors and will sell and sign books for holiday gifts. Library Lovers memberships will also be available for sale. More information and a complete list of authors is available at mymcpl.org/authorfair.

• Holiday Book Bundles: The holidays are a wonderful time to start new traditions

with members of the family.

This year, customers visiting a participating Mid-Continent Public Library branch, including Edgerton, North Oak, Smithville, Camden Point, Raytown, Oak Grove, Liberty, Dearborn, and Lee’s Summit can check out a bundle of books wrapped in holiday wrapping paper by library staff to open and read with children at home throughout the month. A complete list of participating branches may be found at mymcpl.org/holiday.

• MCPL Stocking Stuffers: Many Mid-Continent Public Library branches will be offering special pre-holiday discounts on The Roasterie’s Library Lovers ground and

whole bean coffee ($11 – save $3 per bag) and versatile 50th Anniversary canvas tote bags ($5 – save $3 per bag) while supplies last at library branches through December 24.

• Free Holiday Programs: Many Mid-Continent branches are hosting a number of holiday-themed family programs during December including Simple String Dulcimer, Dinosaur O’Dell, Mr. Stinky Feet, Stone Lion Puppet Theater and others. In addition, a number of branches are hosting programs that include the opportunity to meet and have a photo with Santa Claus. More information is available at mymcpl. org/holiday.

Many people to be thankful for

Submitted by Phil Hanson Truman Heartland Community Foundation president and CEO

At this time of year we are reminded to pause and remember the many things we are thankful for and count our blessings. Here at your community foundation we are most thankful for our hundreds of donors who have established scholarship funds, donor advised funds, field of interest funds or funds designated for a specific charity.

It’s our privilege to serve these individuals and partner with them as together we strive to improve area communities through their charitable giving.

We are also extremely thankful for our 120 donors who are members of our Heartland Legacy Society and have made provisions to support a charitable fund at the foundation through a gift from their estate. We recently had an event that demonstrates the power of their commitment to support charitable giving through a planned gift. Our Annual Community Grants Luncheon is one of my favorite events of the year.

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local organizations totaling approximately $300,000.

A significant portion of this grant making was made possible by the gifts of eight individuals who left a gift to the foundation when they passed away through an estate gift. The generosity of these donors continues to make a significant difference in the lives of people in our community and will in perpetuity through their endowed fund at the foundation.

These tremendous friends and patrons to our community who left a legacy are: Dorothy Bay, J.D. Browning, Beverly Cathcard, Dr. Carl Jelley, Margaret Hurt, Homer McWilliams, Marcella Morgan, Marjorie Pollard.

The potential for people leaving a legacy through estate gifts is extraordinary.

The Alliance for Missouri Community Foundations commissioned a study a couple of years ago regarding the transfer of wealth that will occur as estates

pass from one generation to then next. Over the next 10 years in just Jackson County alone, $14 billion will pass from one generation to the next. If just 5 percent of this transfer is given to build charitable endowment funds, a $700 million fund generating $35 million annually for charitable giving would be created. That is the potential of what we refer to as “5 percent for Good, Forever.”

We’re also thankful to once again have the Junior Service League partner with us this year in our grant program, providing grants totaling $17,500 to seven organizations. It’s a wonderful partnership where Junior Service League participates in our grant making process and chooses which grant requests they would like to fund, adding to the funds available for the great work of local nonprofits.

Our Youth Advisory Council was again an active part of our grant making by

advising the grants committee on grants requests for programs serving the youth. And they also made their own grants from their endowed fund to seven organizations totaling $2,275.

We are very proud of our 150 Youth Advisory Council members from 13 area high school who truly help us make better decisions on grant requests. We are also very grateful to a number of our community foundation supporters who made grants from their donor advised fund to a number of these organizations to supplement what was available for grant making.

As we count our blessings at Thanksgiving we are also reminded of those in our community that are not as fortunate as we are. It’s one of our uniquely American traditions that results in this season being the most generous time of the year for charitable giving. Happy Thanksgiving from Truman Heartland Community Foundation.

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is in the process of getting plans approved by the city of Raytown in order to start construction at Missouri 350 and 75th Street in 2016.

John Benson, director of development and public affairs for the city of Raytown, said the site plans for the project have been approved and construction plans are still being finalized.

“They’ll probably start construction in the first quarter of next year,” he said.

The project is in the early stages of planning and no investment value is available for the construction of the 3,625-square-foot building, planned for northeast side of the intersection.

Other Construction Benson also said exterior improvements are being made at the Blue Ridge Plaza Shopping Center, and the city has received plans for a Dollar General at 51st Street and Blue Ridge Boulevard.

Interior improvements are also being done at the former Verizon store at Missouri 350 and Lane Avenue to make way for a new dentist office, Benson said.

Rice-Tremonti holiday tours start this weekend

Holiday tours at the historic Rice-Tremonti Home are offered Friday and Saturday from 1 – 5 p.m. every weekend until Dec. 20.

Guests will be able to visit all rooms of the cabin, located at 8801 E. 66th Street, which have been decorated for the holidays. Hot cider

and cookies will be available in the Christmas store.

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Kander urges Missourians to protect their identities online Secretary of State Jason Kander recently issued an Investor Alert ahead of the upcoming holiday season, encouraging Missourians to use six simple tips to protect themselves from online identity theft.

1. Protect your passwords.

Create passwords for your computer, tablets and mobile devices unlike those associated with your bank, email or social networking accounts. Never save your password on financial institution or credit card

company websites and avoid using your name or other easily identifiable words or phrases for access to your accounts.

2. Don’t email sensitive information. Never send your credit or debit card or your Social Security Number over email. Instead, use the company website to confirm they’re using a verified and secure means for transacting business online.

3. Reveal only necessary information. When creating

an online account, user name or registration, complete only the fields marked as required (typically designated by an asterisk*). This will generally help reduce the amount of personal information within your profile that could be shared.

Read your account disclosure information and privacy policies closely to determine the level of security of your private information.

4. Check website security.

Be sure to verify that “https://”

(not just “http://”) is in the browser’s address bar for the site you are viewing. All legitimate financial institutions and retail establishments use this security feature to protect their customer data.

5. Monitor credit reports.

Use the security features available from your bank or financial institution to alert you to potentially fraudulent charges and request free copies of your annual credit report to ensure no accounts have been opened

in your name without your authorization. Under federal law, you are entitled to three free credit reports annually which can be obtained through www. annualcreditreport.com.

6. Report suspicious transactions immediately. If you have any concern or suspect fraudulent activity in your account, call your bank, financial institution and the Secretary of State’s Investor Protection Hotline at (800) 721-7996.

Jackson County approves contracts, fund transfers The Jackson County Legislature approved the following items on the consent agenda during its regular meeting Nov. 30: • Item 4803, an ordinance appropriating $40,000 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2015 Grant Fund in acceptance of an Ex-offender Reentry Program grant received from the Missouri Department of Corrections,

and authorizing the County Executive to execute a Cooperative Agreement with One Goal Consultants of Kansas City, for the furnishing of the Ex-offender Reentry Program, at a cost to the County not to exceed $40,000, and authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Missouri State Department of Corrections.

• Item 19007, a resolu-

tion awarding 24-month term and supply contracts with three 12-month options to extend, for the furnishing of inmate clothing for use by the Department of Corrections to Bob Barker Co. Inc., of Fuquay Varina, NC, Victory Supply, Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky, and O.D. Taragin & Brothers, LLC, of Baltimore, Maryland.

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MDC offers Missouri River Eagle Day in metro on Dec. 12 The Missouri Department of Conservation will offer a chance to learn about bald eagles oft seen soaring over the Missouri River during winter months catching fish and fowl. A Missouri River Eagle Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, at LaBenite Park in Sugar Creek, just east of the Missouri 291 Bridge. Sugar Creek is a suburb in the Kansas City metro area.

MDC’s Missouri River Eagle Day program is free and all ages are welcome.

The on-shore portion will include a live eagle program presented by the Dickerson Park Zoo where injured raptors are rehabilitated. Those that cannot be released back into the wild are used in

Detention Products of Madison, Alabama at an actual cost to the county not to exceed $725,000.00. The ordinance was assigned to the justice and law enforcement committee.

• Item 19012, a resolution transferring $543,448 within the 2015 special road and bridge fund and awarding contracts for the furnishing of tandem trucks, snow plows, hy-

draulic systems, and a crack sealer for use by the public works department to Summit Truck Group of Kansas City, Missouri, American Equipment Company of Kansas City, Kansas, and Paving Maintenance Supply of Chandler, Arizona at an actual aggregate cost to the county of $543,448. The resolution was assigned to the public works committee.

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boat is limited. Registration opens Dec. 1. This activity is open to those ages 8 and older, and all youths ages 8 to 17 must be accompanied on the boat by an adult.

To register for the eagle viewing boat tour, call 816228-3766. For information, visit http://mdc.mo.gov/ events/eagledays.

Jackson County Christmas past celebration at Missouri Town 1855

Jackson County is celebrating Christmas past from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 12 at Missouri Town 1855 with “A Christmas Celebration,” featuring the English, German and French customs common among the first settlers who inhabited western Missouri.

County staff and volunteers, many sporting period attire, will be baking pies and cookies on an open hearth. They will

were introduced and assigned to committee: • Item 4805, an ordinance appropriating $300,575 from the undesignated fund balance of the 2015 anti-drug sales tax fund, transferring $35,000 within the 2015 health fund, and awarding a contract for the furnishing of cell door renovations for use by the department of corrections to Cornerstone

also be inviting guests to step into the past, welcoming them with hot spiced cider and singing Christmas carols. Missouri Town 1855 musicians and dancers will perform songs and dances from the era.

The legendary Belsnickel, a fur-clad German gift-bringer (not to be confused with St. Nicholas), will be making a special appearance to visit with children.

• What: Missouri Town 1855: “A Christmas Celebration” • When: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Dec. 12 • Where: Missouri Town 1855, 8100 East Park Road in Lee’s Summit (Located on eastern side of Lake Jacomo in Fleming Park) • Admission: Adults $5; Youth (5-13) and Seniors $3; • Under 5 free

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Trail upgrades at C. Lee Kenagy Park”, October 16 issue Doing something cheap is a waste of $17,000. The cracks and bumps are still there. Now there is gravel that gets in your shoes. In places where the gravel is thick, it has clumped. Not sure what the objective was but the result is bad. I’d rather walk on the street. Fred Quadrocky 2015/11/23 at 8:38 p.m.

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There was an inaccuracy in the article “Raytowner performs at Plaza Lighting Ceremony” that appeared in the Nov. 27, 2015 issue of the Raytown-Brooking Eagle.

The guitarist for the band Royal Elements is Dante Woods. The Eagle strives for accuracy in reporting and apologizes for the error.

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What should we call the baby? Something dangerous “She’s two feet tall and

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My wife and I have a different opinion of clean. Her clean means things in our home are free of dust, mold and fingerprints. My clean means the house isn’t infested with rats. I’m not in charge of cleaning.

“Geez, can’t we keep this house straight?” she said in her mom voice as she wandered through the living room, ankle-deep in toys that boop, beep and inflict lancing pain when stepped upon. All were presents from family members who obviously no longer love us. “Looks clean to me.”

I stood in the entrance to the kitchen, safely out of her reach.

My wife glared at me.

For a husband, a happy marriage is a comforting blend of mutual respect and emotional support wrapped in the fear that when we go to sleep we may never wake up again. It keeps us on our toes.

“You know why our house is always a mess?”

I asked because I don’t know what’s good for me.

I paused as a sound like Darth Vader teething came from the hall.

Our 10-year-old boy looked over his book and said, “The Destroyer has come.”

Parents give their children names, even if we never say them out loud. As a baby the Boy was The Terminator. His younger sister was Sqwonky. And the Baby? Well, the Destroyer was close to sticking.

“I don’t know,” I said.

“There’s Drax the Destroyer, Conan the Destroyer, Shiva the Destroyer, Gozer the Destroyer. All great destroyers. But Sylvia the Destroyer just doesn’t sound right.”

“Why not?” he asked.

wears pink footy pajamas.”

At that moment Sylvia toddled into the living room, grinning, all five teeth looking dangerous.

“Well,” he said. “She destroys stuff.”

That is, of course, true.

Babies, given their propensity to grab things they aren’t supposed to grab (like eyeglasses, the TV remote, butcher knives), break them, then run away, coupled with their ability to appear and disappear at will, are like little criminals.

Little ninja criminals.

“So,” I said to my wife, “what are we going to call her? I vote comic book villain.”

Any good comic book villain has one of three things going for it. A color (Aquaman’s Black Manta), a unique characteristic (Spider-Man’s eight-appendaged Doctor Octopus), and a power (Batman’s Clayface). Hmm, what makes our toddler a diabolical super criminal?

Colors: brown (eyes and, well, you know), purple (most of her wardrobe), white (teeth, that are always bared).

Characteristic: giggles, wobbles, shrieks, helps (she’s big on unloading the dish washer), falls a lot.

Powers: saliva, mucus and gas production; can disrupt the harmony of a room in seconds.

So that gives us, The Purple Gasser. No, The Drooler. No, no. The Brown Shrieker. Or maybe The Destroyer. Yeah, The Destroyer’s nice.

“The Boy’s right,” I told my wife. “We should call her The Destroyer.”

“But, what if we discover she’s really a Sith lord?” she asked. “We’ll have to give her a ‘Star Wars’ name.”

Damn. I need to revise my baby-naming criteria already.

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Julie London and Bobby Troup, Part III: a successful musical, theatrical team

By George Michaud In Part I and in Part II, we talked about how Bobby Troup and Julie London, who he referred to as “the love of my life,” invited me to sit with them at The Ristorante de Terrazza and then extended an invited to their home for a “night cap.” Normally that wouldn’t appeal to me. However, at this point in time it was more of a business thing for me to be up this late.

It was already past 1:30 a.m. and I knew it was going to be one of those late ones. I had to be in my office no later than 5 a.m. so I could begin reading what was called “The Breakdown Service.”

The Breakdown Service was a wonderful service designed for agents and some personal managers. Everyone paid for it because in it listed and breakdown all the movies in production or about to be in production, including TV sitcoms. The service would supply private and confidential information that couldn’t be had anywhere else. One could get a first look at the parts being cast and what movies or other projects were about to be in production.

Even at this stage in their careers, Bobby and Julie both

wanted me to be their new agent and were going to sign with my agency for TV and nightclubs exclusively.

Working together as a team, Julie London and Bobby Troup were sensational in all respects.

I can remember talking with Julie and Lloyd Lindroth out by the swimming pool at Bobby and Julie’s home and Lindroth said to Julie, “Honey, why you don’t get back in to a studio and records another album or two is beyond me. You owe it to your fans.”

“You know, I’ve been thinking seriously about doing just that,” she replied.

“Bobby’s schedule lately keeps us away from the studio because he’s writing several new tunes for Frank Sinatra and also one he’s working on for a remake of movie Robin Williams is working on

Troup as Dr. Joe Early on 1970s television show, Emergency! (with wife Julie London, in the role of nurse Dixie McCall)

using his song ‘Route 66,’ but I would sure love to do one at least with just you on the harp and my singing.”

Lindroth, very excitedly said, “I would be thrilled to be on anything you do and I’ll do everything you need to make it the best.” Lindroth was so happy she asked him

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Incidents from 11/24/15 to 12/1/15 11/24/2015 00:31:47 211.031A - BEHAVIOR/ASSOC. HARMFUL TO SELF/OTHERS 9200 block E 54 TER 11/24/2015 07:51:42 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 9800 block E 61 ST

9900 block E 79 PL 11/25/2015 09:07:48 28.139.h - CITY, STEALING OF VEHICLE PARTS/ACC 8500 block WESTRIDGE RD 11/25/2015 11:58:09 569.170D - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESIDENCE DAY (F) 7200 block WILLOW AVE

11/24/2015 10:46:22 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 9000 block E 350 HWY

11/25/2015 12:34:36 570.030A - STEALING/OVER $500/ALL OTHER THEFTS (F) 11700 block E 76 ST

11/24/2015 11:09:12 28.98 - CITY, ASSAULTS 6200 block RAYTOWN TRFY

11/25/2015 14:04:07 569.170D - BURGLARY 2ND/ FORCIBLE ENTRY/RESIDENCE DAY (F) 8800 block E 75 ST

11/24/2015 12:35:51 Suicide - Suicide 10800 block E 56 ST 11/24/2015 12:39:33 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 6100 block RAYTOWN RD

11/25/2015 16:10:23 570.030 - STEALING/OVER $500/MOTOR VEHICLE PART ACC (F) 8300 block E 85 TER

11/24/2015 17:26:45 570.030L - STEALING / EMBEZZLEMENT/OVER $500 (F) 10300 block 350 HW

11/25/2015 18:12:40 195.204 - DRUGS/FRAUDULENTLY OBTAIN OR ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN 9300 block E GREGORY BLVD

11/24/2015 22:30:18 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 9800 block E 61 ST

11/25/2015 19:14:47 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 Hw

11/25/2015 02:38:01 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report

11/25/2015 20:41:48 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HW 11/25/2015 23:40:56 28.333.a - CITY, DWI-ALCOHOL E 67 ST 11/25/2015 23:51:04 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HW 11/26/2015 00:25:32 Gen Info - Non-Criminal General Information Report 9900 block E 79 PL 11/26/2015 19:14:38 42.184 - CITY, LICENSE PLATE, UNAUTHORIZED PLATES, TAGS, E 52 TER 11/26/2015 22:24:50 28.137 - CITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION 6200 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 11/26/2015 23:38:55 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block E 350 Hw 11/27/2015 03:28:45 42.208 - CITY, CARELESS DRIVING E 83 ST

Trial set next year for man charged in August shooting

By Kris Collins A 2016 jury trial has been set for a Raytown man who is charged with two felonies in connection to a shooting in August.

Michael D. Monroe-Davis, 26, is scheduled for a jury trial March 28, 2016, court records show. He is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal actions, both felonies, for allegedly shooting a 23-year-old man in the 9400 block of East 82nd Street Aug. 17, police documents state.

Witnesses told police that Monroe-Davis shot the victim after they had been

Michael Monroe-Davis

fighting inside the residence and in the front yard over a threatening text message the victim allegedly sent Monroe-Davis earlier, police documents state. Monroe-Davis reportedly pulled out a handgun and shot the victim one

time in the chest as the fight continued in the front yard of the home. Monroe-Davis reportedly left the scene in a stolen truck after the shooting, police documents state.

Raytown and Kansas City police found him hiding in a house in Kansas City the next day and he was arrested. Police learned of Monroe-Davis’ whereabouts through an anonymous tip, police documents state.

Monroe-Davis’ motion for a bond reduction in early November was denied. He remains in custody of Jackson County Department of Corrections on a $100,000 bond, court records show.

Kansas City man pleads guilty to Overland Park bank robbery A Kansas City man pleaded guilty Nov. 23 to taking part in a bank robbery in which his partner threatened to kill employees with a gun and dragged a woman across the floor by her hair, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom.

Steve A. Watts, 56, Kansas City, pleaded guilty to one count of bank robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm during the robbery.

In his plea, Watts admitted that on Oct. 29, 2014, he and co-defendant Clifton B. Cloyd robbed the Bank of America at 9500 Mission in Overland Park, Kansas. Watts and Cloyd — both armed — held five bank employees and a female customer at gunpoint during the robbery. Cloyd was the more aggressive of the two robbers, striking two bank employees and a customer and dragging a bank employee by the hair, accord-

ing to a statement from the FBI’s Kansas City office.

Both men were arrested after they fled the bank.

Watts is set for sentencing Feb. 8. He faces a penalty of not less than 10 years and not more than 25 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 on the bank robbery charge, and a penalty of not less than seven years and a fine up to $250,000 on the firearm charge.

Cloyd is set for sentencing Jan. 11.

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Four teens charged in Dec. 1 police chase Four teens are charged with felonies in connection to an incident Dec. 1 in which the teens allegedly fired shots at undercover police officers in Kansas City and the subsequent chase that ended in a crash in Kansas City, Kansas.

According to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, Sophia M. Strickland, 18, of Kansas City, Kansas, faces first-degree attempted burglary, resisting arrest and unlawful use of a weapon; Marquise A Bankston, 19, of Kansas City, faces unlawful use of a weapon, armed crimi-

nal action and first-degree attempted burglary; Jonathan Williams, 18, of Kansas City, faces first-degree attempted burglary; and Neville Story, 18, of Kansas City, Kansas, is charged with first-degree attempted burglary.

Court records state the four teens attempted to break into a Kansas City, Missouri residence and were seen by undercover police officers looking for a similar vehicle reportedly cruising the neighborhood.

The teens reportedly got into the vehicle and fled. As they did, Bakston exited the vehicle

and allegedly fired two shots at the undercover officers’ vehicle. He got back into the vehicle and police chased the suspect vehicle at high speed into Kansas City, Kansas.

Along the way, Bankston reportedly discarded the firearm, according to Peters Baker’s office. The chase ended when the suspect’s vehicle collided with a semi truck in Kansas City, Kansas.

Prosecutors requested a $100,000 bond for Strickland, $50,000 bonds for Story and Williams, and a $150,000 bond for Bankston.

Man charged in Aug. shooting, death to stand trial in 2016

By Kris Collins A Kansas City man is set for a jury trial next year for shooting and killing one victim in August and the assault of several others.

Travis M. Still, 27, is scheduled to stand trial July 11, 2016 for the 10 felonies counts against him, among a second-degree murder charge for the death of Juan Subia, court records show.

Subia was one of a group having a barbeque near 9th Street and Spruce Avenue Aug. 16. Police documents state the group had been gathered for several hours and Still was first noticed sitting on the curb across the street.

Police documents state Still walked over to the group with a gun and demanded money. Police

Travis M. Still

documents state none of the people at the barbeque spoke English, and Still reportedly began demanding money in Spanish and English. When money was not given to Still he fired two rounds into the ground and then he allegedly put the gun against the head of one of the victims, police documents state.

The victims were able to knock the gun to the

ground and eventually disarm still, police documents state. During the struggle for the weapon, several shots were fired, two of which hit Subia in the abdomen, police documents state. Still also suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

The two injured victims and Still were transported to Truman Medical Centers for treatment. Subia was pronounced dead at the hospital Aug. 17.

Still is charged with second-degree murder, four counts of first-degree attempted robbery and five counts out armed criminal action, all felonies.

He remains in custody of the Jackson County Department of Corrections on $300,000 bond, according to court records.

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Capt. Willard “Bill” Abraham Capt. Willard “Bill” Abraham, 96, of Gainesville, Ga., passed away Nov. 24, 2015.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2023 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA. An informal reception will be held at the church for all attending.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; son, James Abraham and wife, Susan; daughter-in-law, Lyn Abraham; grandsons, Sean Abraham and wife, Charity, Jason Abraham; as well as sisters, Donna Nelson, Raytown, Mo., Alice Daniels, Kansas City, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; and son, Billy; sisters, Ila McNair, Leona Martin, Margaret Jamieson and Katherine Canon; and brothers, Ralph Abraham and Jim Abraham.

Bill was a devoted husband to his wife, Mary Ann, for 20 years. He was committed to his church, serving on many committees.

Bill’s other passion was playing poker with the Tuesday night group and playing Gin Rummy most evenings with his friend, Sally Britt, who offered much loving support in the past months.

A special thanks to Melinda Copeland and Lola Blair for all the food. He enjoyed Friday morning breakfasts with the retired Eastern Air Lines pilots at Loretta’s. He will be missed by all who knew him as a man of integrity, personal strength, humility and honesty.

Bill’s parents, James and Maude Abraham, moved from Nebraska to Siloam Springs, Ark., in 1916.

Bill was born Dec. 31, 1918. They lived on a small farm and he learned to plow with a team of horses and a walking plow when he was 8 years old. He soon was earning a little money plowing gardens for the town people, usually getting 20 cents per hour for himself, two horses and plow. He played high school football and after graduation he received a full football scholarship to the University of Arkansas.

Staying only one year, he transferred to North East Louisiana, which is now LSU Monroe. LSU Monroe received a government grant to start a flying school, which was the reason for transferring from the University of Arkansas to LSU Monroe. As the government was preparing for World War II, they wanted pilots trained, so students were asked to volunteer for the training. The training was in Piper Cub aircraft. After three hours of instructions, he soloed and after getting his required flight time, he obtained his license to fly a Piper Cub. He then continued in the program to get his commercial pilot license. He did not have his instrument pilot license but applied to Easter Airlines for a job as a pilot, was accepted, and Eastern gave him the training for the instrument license in a DC3. Eastern sent him to New York as a copilot on the DC3. After completing the flight training, he was assigned to fly the line as copilot for two and a half years and then passed his captain rating.

He was council chairman of the Board of Adjustments.

After serving two 18-month terms on the System board, he went on the pilots negotiating committee and helped negotiate the next contract.

Bill retired from Eastern Air Lines on Dec. 29, 1978, after 36 years of service. He flew the L-1011 on his last flight, flight 98 from Miami-San Juan-Atlanta.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2023 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30501.

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Obituaries

Catherine Adams Catherine J. Adams, age 88, of Raytown, MO, passed away November 23, 2015.

Catherine (Cathie) was born on April 26, 1927 in New York City to Otto and Kate Jicha. Cathie was the oldest of four daughters. In 1931 the family moved to Monroe, NY where she was raised during the Great Depression under difficult circumstances. She was forever grateful for the hard work, love and support the family provided in making her childhood memorable and rewarding. After graduating from high school, Cathie moved to the New York City area where she met Carlo Adams; they were united in marriage in 1948. They resided in the New York City area during the 1950’s where she became a full-time housewife with the birth of four children. Carlo’s position with Western Electric presented an opportunity to transfer from New York City to the Midwest. In 1962 the family moved to their new home in Raytown, where she attended to raising her children. The family enjoyed annual summer vacations back to New York to visit relatives, play at her childhood home and swim in the Atlantic. After Carlo’s retirement in 1982, they enjoyed a leisure lifestyle. In 1993, after the passing of their daughter, Cathie and Carlo selflessly took on the responsibilities of raising two granddaughters. Sadly, after 55 years of marriage, Carlo, the love of her life, passed in 2003. Cathie continued to enjoy travel with family and socializing with her friends and frequent communications with her sisters in New York. Cathie resided at the family home in Raytown until her passing.

Catherine is now reunited with husband Carlo and daughter Kathleen. She is survived by her sons Ronald, Richard and Mark (MaryAlice) Adams, grandchildren Allison Simon, Haley, Lacey and Ryan Wehner and three great-grandchildren Shane, Brody and Isabella, whom she adored. She also survived by her sisters Marie Jicha, Joan (Henry) Sabini and Muriel Menard of New York. Catherine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and friend. She was outgoing, loved life, and never met a stranger. She was very generous, cared for those around her, and was always there to assist those in need. She will be missed. Visitation 5 to 6 pm. with memorial service at 6 pm. Friday, Dec. 4, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133.

Arthur (Bud) Adler Arthur (Bud) Adler, 66, Raytown, Mo passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO on Nov 16, 2015.

Bud is survived by his wife, Judy Adler, his brother, Ed Adler, and other family members.

A memorial service was held in his hometown of Evansville, IN on Saturday, Nov 28th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 2701 W. Franklin Street at 1:00 PM. Cremation has taken place at Bud’s request. His remains will be placed at St. Joseph Cemetery 2500 Mesker Park Drive near his beloved Mother. In lieu of flowers, donations to Tri-State Food Bank at 801 E. Michigan St, Evansville, IN 47711 are suggested.

Bertha Eldon Boltjes Bertha Eldon Boltjes was born May 6th, 1927 at the farmstead east of Eckley, to John George Boltjes and Dessie Marie (Fridley) Boltjes. She was the 6th child born to this union of 7 children. She lived and started school at this farm and then moved two more times to homes around the Heartstrong Colorado area and attended the Wilhart School.

When she was 12 they moved back to the farm south of Eckley, where she attended the

Eureka School. They moved to Otis Colorado in 1942.

She worked in the homes of others until she married Darrell Laverne Humphrey April 24, 1944. They lived with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Humphrey for 11 months then they found a farm to rent. They rented the farm for 2 years. They then purchased a farmstead southwest of Elba Colorado.

Where they lived for 34 years before moving to Akron, Colorado.

To this union 4 daughters were born; Cynthia Ree Liggette, Alberta Louise Naill, Ellen Darlene Strong and Patty Lou Ehrlick. Bertha and Darrell ad been married for 53 years at the time of Darrell’s death.

Bertha belonged to the Elba home demonstration club for 27 years. She served as a 4-H leader for foods and sewing for 18 years. She loved to sew, bake and can things for the Washington County fair each year trying to enter several items. She served as a County fair judge in the Home Economics Department for both 4-H and the adult divisions at several of the other county fairs in the area. She also worked at the Washington County Fair as a clerk and judge for approximately 20 years. She was very honored when she received the North Star Award.

Bertha was a member of the Rebecca Lodge #82 for many years holding the office of Grand Noble for 1 of those years. When the Akron chapter dissolved she joined the Sunflower Lodge #129 in Yuma.

She loved to dance, play cards and visit with her neighbors. She was always a hard worker and didn’t sit still much, when she did she always had sewing or needle work in her hands.

Dancing was how she met Richard Dean Shepard they were married September 3, 2000 at the home of Patty Ehrlick in Johnstown Colorado.

They had been married for 14 years when Dean passed away suddenly in February 2015.

Bertha loved to make clothing and toys for her grandchildren they were the joy of her life, she showed each one of them unconditional love.

Bertha was proceeded in death by her parents John and Dessie Boltjes, Husband’s Darrell Humphrey and Dean Shepard, Brothers; John Boltjes, George Boltjes, Sisters Dessie Boltjes, Mildred Criswell, Son-in-Law Jimmy Strong.

She is survived by her Daughters Cynthia Liggette of Raytown, MO, Alberta Naill and husband Ken of Fort Morgan, CO, Ellen Strong of Utica MS, Patty Ehrlick and husband Mark of Johnstown, CO. Sister Gayle Boltjes, brother Floyd Boltjes, Grand Children: Michelle Hubbard and husband Joel, Christine Strong, Nathon Nail and wife Erin, DeAnna Martinez, Travis Strong, Damon Naill, Christopher Ehrlick and wife Amy, Ryan Naill, Andrea Holzworth and husband Kenny, Kenny (GK) Naill III and wife Jeannette, Alisha Freauff and Husband Mike, Amy Gray and husband Chris. 23 GreatGrandChildren: Vivianna, Jorden, Kendal, Kyler, Hannah, Zander, Ezekiel, Micheal, Mason, Logan, Parker, Joshua, Daniel, Lane, Carter, Madison, Trenton, Carson, Ellamy, Zack, Kahlyn, GK IV, Josie and 3 Great-Great Grand Children: Mason, Brock and Kennedy.

A funeral service was held Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Akron.

Interment followed at the Akron Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Washington County 4H Clubs, or to the United Methodist Church of Akron.

Bill Drake Bill Drake, 85, of Ray-

town, Mo., went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on November 25, 2015. Visitation was 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 2, at First Baptist Church Raytown, in the Atrium, 10500 E. 350 Hwy., Raytown, MO 64138.

Memorial service was at 12 p.m. He was married to his life long love, Martha, for 64 years. They have four children. Bill was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War. He started his career at Duff & Repp Furniture in Kansas City and eventually became President of American Furniture in Colorado. At 45 years old he fulfilled his life long dream of opening House of Sleep in Kansas City in 1975. It was the first Specialty Sleep shop in KC and it grew to six locations in the metro area. He retired in 1995 and three of his children ran the business until 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his soul mate of 64 years, Martha, daughter, Sherri Fast, daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Mike Renfrow, son and daughterin-law, Scott and Dee Drake, son, Jeff, eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Deanie Hymer, and brother, Bob Drake of Joplin, Mo. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Christmas Pageant Fund of First Baptist Raytown.

Fond memories and condolences for the family may be offered at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com Arr.: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218. Newcomer’s Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery, Dignity Memorial.

Amy Lynn Gust Amy was born on February 9, 1971 and passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015. Amy was a resident of Raytown, Missouri at the time of her passing.

She was married to Tom jr. A celebration of life was held Monday November 30th from 10:30am until 1:30pm at The Pavilion Event Space 14831 E Hwy 40 Kansas City MO.

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In lieu of flowers donations are suggested in Amy’s honor to the Golden Living Center Activities Department Odessa MO. Hugh Kentch Hugh Kentch, 87, of Creston, formerly of Bolivar, Mo., died Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Creston Specialty Care in Creston.

Celebration of Life Services was 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at the Powers Funeral Home junction of highway 34 and 25 in Creston.

Pastor Dan Fields officiated.

Family received friends from 11:30 to 1 p.m. service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are to be established in Hugh’s name.

Hugh’s remains were transported to Kansas City, Missouri.

Services in Kansas City, was at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 at the Park Lawn Funeral Home 8251 Hillcrest Rd. in Kansas City, Mo. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City. Pastor Neil Engle officiated. Family received friends from 12 noon until 1 p.m. service time Thursday, at Park Lawn Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made under the obituary category atwww.powersfh. com.

Hugh Clinton Kentch, son of Berniece (Burnes) Kentch and Emmett Kentch, was born on Feb. 6, 1928 in Willow Springs, Mo. He graduated from Willow Springs High School in 1945. Hugh went on to serve in the United States Navy from February 1946 to February 1948.

On September 19, 1953, Hugh married Maty M. Godsy in Willow Springs, Mo. Hugh worked in the Kansas City area as a wholesale food buyer for A & P Grocery Stores. Later, he worked as a store manager for T.G. & Y. In 1993, they moved to Bolivar, Missouri to retire. They moved to Creston in 2005, to live near their daughter.

Early on, Hugh was a Little League Coach. Over the years, he enjoyed golf, traveling with Maty and ministering through a food pantry.

Hugh had been a member of the Raytown Christian

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Church in Raytown, Mo. and the First Baptist Church in Creston.

Survivors include one son, Neal (wife Mary) Kentch of Bloomington, Ill. and one daughter, Susan (husband Dr. Dan) Walker of Creston; three granddaughters, Ann (husband Daniel) Barnett of Creston, Ellen Walker of Ankeny and Allison (husband Kenny) Fremont of Indianapolis, Ind.; two greatgrandsons, Jason & Clinton Barnett; one sister, Lyla Jean (husband Dale) Grissom of Olathe, Kan. Hugh was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Maty in 2010, a son, Dale Kentch in 1993, a brother, Emmett Kentch and a sister, Zelma Keeler.

Carl John Laterra Carl John Laterra, age 88 of Raytown, MO passed away on November 25, 2015. He was the eldest son of George and Josephine (Compise) Laterra. He had a younger brother, a halfbrother and a nephew who preceded him in death. Carl attended Garfield Elementary and NE Jr. and Sr. High School. He entered the Navy in 1943 and served in WW II. He spent 5 years in the Navy before enlisting in the Air Force where he served another 5 years. He also spent 9 and a half years in the Air Force and Navy Reserves.

Carl was employed by the US Postal Service. Carl leaves behind a daughter, Kathryn and husband Toby Pyron of Orlando, FL; sons Thomas Laterra of Kingsville, MO and John Laterra and wife Connie of Lincoln, MO, and George Laterra of Kansas City, MO. He had 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Services were held at Muehlebach Funeral Care, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO on Monday, November 30 at 10 am with visitation on Sunday, November 29TH from 2 to 5 pm at the funeral home.

Interment was at Floral Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Disabled American Veterans, 8787 Old Santa Fe Rd, KCMO 64138.

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Entertainment Guide

Shrek the Musical Jr. Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Roger T Sermon Center Children’s Performing Theatre works with children ages 5-15 to put on a variety of plays. CPT was created in 1990. It has progressively grown into an organization that reaches from Independence to many surrounding cities.

Kansas City Area Bluegrass Music Club Dec. 4, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Blue Ridge United Methodist Church, 5055 Blue Ridge Blvd.

The Kansas City Area Bluegrass Music Club per-

forms a free live stage show of acoustic music and bluegrass jamming. The hat is passed to cover rent. Food concessions provided by the church. Membership to the club gets you information about monthly performances, drawings, raffles and bluegrass events in the area.

KCABMC was formed for the support, entertainment and preservation of Bluegrass, Country, and Gospel music.

Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas Dec. 5, 11 am – 12 pm MCPL Raytown Branch Jim Cosgrove presents “Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas!” Celebrate the holidays

with singing, dancing, and stinky feet! Fun for the whole family! (All ages) Registration is required.

Morris finds Christmas Dec. 9, 11 am and 2 pm shows Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E. Winner Rd., Independence A lonely moose finds a friend on his way to the North Pole. This is a special performance just for preschoolers. Performed by puppeteer Anitra Steele.

The Raytown Community Choir Christmas Concert Dec. 12, 3 pm Ivanhoe United Church

of Christ, 6512 Woodson Rd., Raytown Dec. 13, 3 pm Coventry Estates Baptist Church, 17133 E. 39th St., Independence The Raytown Community Choir will be perform two concerts his year. There is no admission charge but a free will offering will be taken with a portion of the proceeds from the Raytown concert going to REAP and a portion of the proceeds from the Independence concert going to the charity of Coventry church’s choice.

The Night Bear-Fore Christmas Dec. 12, 19, 26, 11 am and

2 pm shows Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E. Winner Rd., Independence Story about a little bear’s adventures. Performed by puppeteer Kraig Kensinger.

Bingham-Waggoner Christmas Tours Ends 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 816-461-3491 for ticket information.

Victorian Winter Wedding Ends 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) 3257430 to purchase tickets.

Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS Southeast Enterprises Holiday Light Recycling Drive Nov. 14 – Jan. 16, 2016 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.

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec 4, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Pocket Park, 63rd St. & Raytown Rd. in Downtown Raytown It’s time to kick off the holiday season at the annual Raytown Tree Lighting. The event runs from 6-7:30 pm and is highlighted by the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season – from office parties to family gatherings – often leads to over-indulging and deviating from a healthy lifestyle; luckily, it’s still possible to enjoy many of your favorite holiday dishes while reducing carb and sugar intake.

And the numbers don’t lie – numerous studies show that low-carb eating can be a healthy lifestyle option for people who want to lose or maintain their weight. When you control your carbohydrate intake, you start burning stored fat as your fuel source instead of carbohydrates.

Low-carb eating results in more effective weight loss and better health markers, such as a decrease in your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Plus, a low-carb lifestyle, such as Atkins, can be customized to your individual needs to help you lose weight and keep it off.

In fact, with the wide variety of foods to choose from in a low-carb lifestyle, it’s easy to find plenty of the festive foods and recipes you like so you can skip the stress this holiday season and simply focus on celebrating.

These recipes – favorites of actress Alyssa Milano, who started her own jour-

By Livingston Brees Greetings fellow cinephiles, and welcome to yet another riveting guide to everything there is to see on the silver screen.

After months of searching, I have finally found something to help fill the coolness void until “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” opens Dec. 18 (Dec. 17 for those of us lucky enough to have advanced screening tickets).

Much like “Star Wars,” this week’s pick is a se-

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Kansas City region.

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.

Community Blood Drive Dec. 16, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Raytown EMS, 10020 E. 66th Terrace Community Blood Center (CBC) is the primary supplier of blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical centers in the

ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-737-9955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Amateur Radio Club

http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome.

Raytown Arts Council http://raytownarts.org Raytown Community Symphonic Band rehearsals: All musicians welcome!

Weekly: Thursday from 6:45 pm-8:15 pm St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 9349 E 65th St. Contact: RaytownCmmunityBand@gmail.com Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway

(816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends!

Las Chili’s, 6210 Raytown Trfwy Raytown Garden Club Monthly: First Tuesdays at 10:00 am (Feb.-Nov.) Raytown Christian Church, 6108 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Visitors welcome Raytown Historical Society http://raytownhistoricalsociety.org Monthly: First Monday at 10:00 am Raytown Historical Museum, 9705 E. 63rd Street.

Raytown New Day AL-Non Weekly: Wednesdays at 10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge

Harness holiday indulgence

Cauliflower-Cheddar Mash ney on the Atkins program – show how easy it is to make and enjoy low-carb dishes packed with flavor.

CauliflowerCheddar Mash

Ingredients: • One cup cauliflower • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preparation: Steam cauliflower in steamer basket over boiling water in a medium cov-

ered sauce pot until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove to bowl and mash with fork.

Top with cheese and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Preparation time: five minutes Cook time: eight minutes.

Chicken Parmesan With Garlic Sauteed Baby Broccoli

Ingredients: • 20 ounces boneless, cooked chicken breasts

Chicken Parmesan with Garlic Sauteed Baby Broccoli • salt and freshly ground • 1/2 teaspoon garlic Preparation: black pepper, to taste • Four tablespoons extra-virHeat oven to 350 F. Usgin olive oil, divided ing meat mallet, pound out • 15 ounces canned tomato chicken breasts until they are about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. sauce • 1/2 teaspoon ground dried Season with salt and freshly basil ground black pepper, and • 1/4 teaspoon leaf oregano place into preheated skillet • One teaspoon sucralose over medium-high heat with two tablespoons oil. Cook sweetener (sugar substitute) • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan until brown on both sides, cheese about two minutes per side, • One cup shredded whole then layer into 8-by-8-inch milk mozzarella cheese baking pan.

In a small bowl, combine • 20 cups baby broccoli florets tomato sauce, basil, orega-

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Everyone welcome!

(816) 353-5446 RAYTOWN TOPS - Chapter #0255 Weekly: Tuesdays at 9:00 am-10:45 am Loma Vista Baptist Church, 8622 Blue Ridge Blvd. All are welcome to TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Betty at 816-356-6788 or Faye at 816-358-4350 Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/ raytownwomenoftoday Club Room at Raytown HyVee, 9400 E. 350 Hwy. Add your own event by registering for Events Calendar access at www.RaytownEagle. com or email Events@ RaytownEagle.com

no, sucralose and Parmesan cheese. Mix and pour over chicken. Layer mozzarella on top and bake 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

During last 10 minutes of cooking chicken, use same skillet to saute baby broccoli.

Over medium-high heat, add garlic and broccoli to two remaining oil. Saute until broccoli is crisp-tender, about five minutes. Serve immediately with chicken.

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes

Got a favorite, family or awardwinning recipe?

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E-mail to editor@ raytowneagle.com or give us a call at 313-0202

‘Creed’ (The movie, NOT the band) rocks

quel/reboot from another film released in the late

1970s. “Creed,” a sequel/ reboot of the “Rocky” series, is without a doubt one of the best movies I’ve seen in quite a while, and is sure to get some attention during awards season.

There are certain movies that stay with you your entire life, and the “Rocky” movies are right up there with the “Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones,” “Lord of the Rings” and “The Godfather,” for me. “Rocky” was a small budget film written by and starring an un-

known Sylvester Stallone as “The Italian Stallion” Rocky Balboa, a boxer at (supposedly) the end of his career, who finally gets a shot at Apollo Creed, the heavyweight boxing champion of the world.

Much like the main character, the film came out of nowhere to capture the hearts of moviegoers, as well as several Oscars in 1976, including Best Picture.

As much as “Rocky” is a great “film,” all five sequels, from “Rocky II”

through 2006’s “Rocky Balboa,” were simply movies. Even though the story progresses, each film hits certain beats that you want and need from a “Rocky” film. Heck, by the time Rocky fights Ivan Drago, AKA the Russian, in “Rocky IV,” the “film” aspect had been replaced with a perfect 90-minute action “movie” format; not that “Rocky IV” isn’t awesome, because it most assuredly is. It just doesn’t pack the same punch as the original, no pun in-

tended.

Stallone was eventually able to erase some of the awfulness of “Rocky V,” which really is a dreadful movie, a few years back with “Rocky Balboa,” which I really enjoyed. After claiming he was done with the character and the franchise, opportunity came knocking a few years ago in the form of writer/ director Ryan Coogler and his writing partner Aaron Covington.

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Raytown EMS blood drive Dec. 16 Community Blood Center, the primary supplier of blood and blood components to more than 70 hospitals and medical centers in the Kansas City metro area, is hosting a blood drive from 3 to 6 p.m.

Dec. 16 at Raytown Emergency Medical Service train-

ing room at 10020 E. 66th Terrace.

The organization provides approximately 200,000 blood products annually to medical facilities and relies on volunteer donors to meet demand.

Donation appointments

may be made online at www.SaveALifeNow.org by clicking the “Schedule an Appointment” icon and entering the sponsor code “raytownems.” More information on the blood drive may be sought through Kim LeSage at 816-737-6030.

The Raytown Community Choir is scheduled to perform two Christmas Concerts Dec. 12 and 13 at area churches.

The choir will perform at 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at Ivanhoe United Church of Christ, lo-

cated at 6512 Woodson Road, and at the same time Dec. 13 at the Coventry Estates Baptist Church, at 17133 E. 39th Street in Independence.

There is no admission charge. However, free-will offerings will be accepted,

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A reluctant Rocky takes on the role of mentor and trainer much the way Burgess Meredith’s “Mickey” did in the original films.

With Rocky’s help, Adonis soon gets a title shot, but soon finds out there are things worth fighting for both in and out of the ring.

As if you couldn’t already tell, I loved, loved, loved this movie. It gives you everything you want, need and crave from a “Rocky” movie while completely surprising you at the same time.

The script is strong, the cinematography awesome, the editing spectacular and the acting is second to none. Jordan is superb as the younger Creed, but Stallone’s performance might possibly be his best ever. Seriously, I think Stallone is a surefire bet to at least snag a Best Supporting Actor nomination and may just win it.

“Creed” isn’t only a

Coogler, who directed the acclaimed “Fruitvale Station,” was a huge fan of the “Rocky” movies and was intrigued with the idea of a spinoff featuring Apollo Creed’s son. Stallone was initially dead-set against the project, but after discussing it with Coogler, he decided he’d give it another go.

I’m awful glad he did.

“Creed” centers on Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), the illegitimate son of the late Apollo Creed, who died in the ring at the hands of “the Russian” in the aforementioned “Rocky IV.” Even though he was raised by Creed’s widow (Phylicia Rashad), Johnson never knew his famous father.

After several amateur fights, Johnson wants to turn pro and seeks out Rocky in Philadelphia.

Friday, December 4, 2015

Mid-Continent Public Library Raytown Adult Book Group

with a portion of the proceeds from the Raytown concert going to Raytown Emergency Assistance Program and a portion of the proceeds from the Independence concert going to the charity of that church’s choice.

The Raytown Adult Book Group meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month and at 10 a.m. every third Thursday of the month at the Mid-Continent Public Library Raytown Branch.

The library provides copies of each book read and members may check the book out with library cards. Questions about the group may be director toward Tammy DeMoss at the Raytown library branch, at 816-353-2052.

December – “A Redbird Christmas” by Fannie Flagg Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 17 at 10 a.m.

(One audio book available at

worthy entry into the “Rocky” series, it is also a film that can stand on its own merit. It has tons of heart and is most assuredly a “crowd pleaser.”

I can’t remember the last time an audience applauded after a movie.

Plus, I am not ashamed to admit I teared up several times, and eventually cried like a baby before it was all over.

“Creed” is rated PG-13 for violence, language and some sensuality.

‘Victor Frankenstein’ With the full slate of films released last week, I also caught an early showing “Victor Frankenstein” starring James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe. As much as I like both actors, who did a fine job in this flick, the movie was sort of mediocre.

Billed as a retelling of the Frankenstein tale from Igor’s point of view, “Victor Frankenstein” opens with Victor Frankenstein (McAvoy) searching for animal body parts. He soon meets a hunchback/ circus freak named Igor (Radcliffe), who also happens to be a gifted surgeon.

Frankenstein frees Igor, fixes his hunchback and invites him to be a part of his experiments making life out of death. Once Frankenstein goes too far, Igor is the only one who can possibly bring him back from the edge.

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