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Candlelight Quilters Donates Table Covers For REAP Xmas Store Setting up the Christmas store is a year-long production, where over 70 volunteers work tirelessly to make Christmas special for about 450 kids in the Raytown area. One of the biggest tasks used to be pinning the red, white, and green tablecloths together on over 20 tables each year. It would take hours and hours to put them on perfectly, and just as long taking them off. Pin pricks and sores covered the volunteers’ hands.

Several months ago Al Brown, director of REAP, spoke to Bev Kline, president of the Candlelight Quilters of Raytown, about making and donating tablecloths specifically for the Christmas store. The Quilters took on the task and custom-made 21 table covers that were donated to REAP. The new covers slip over the tables in less than 20 seconds and make the whole Christmas store process a more efficient operation.

“It was our guild’s pleasure to help REAP in this special way.”

Kline said. “Al made it clear that these table covers had been on his wish list for years. We’re glad we were able to make it happen for him and for all the volunteers and clients at REAP.”

REAP is so grateful for the kind and generous hearts of the Candlelight Quilters of Raytown:

Jackie Berdych, Jo Brown, Mary Carter, Bernice Fritzal, Beth Gahm, Nancy Greer, Toni Haile, Bonnie

Heck, Chris Huff, Bev Kline, Debbi McReynolds, Sharon Morgan, Jay Pescetto, Eleanor Pratt, Barb Rich,

Becky Streeter, Teresa Warren, Cindy Wessley, Donna Wisely.

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Raytown Politicians Recognize Fred Arbanas Fred Arbanas was recently recognized by Raytown friends and supporters for his 42 years of service on the Jackson County legislature from 1973 to 2014. Arbanas announced his retirement earlier this year choosing not to run for reelection in November.

Fred was presented with a custom fishing rod handcrafted by Bruce Bruch, longtime Raytown resident and former Raytown Fire Protection Board member. The white with gold metal flake fiberglass pole with red windings commemorates Arbanas’ years as the KC Chief’s best tight end. Bruch finished the pole with an Alps handle reel seat, and two laser-etched mahogany inserts. One reads “Jackson County Legislature, 1973 – 2014” and the other “Fred Arbanas, 84, Texans & Chiefs, 1961 – 1970” and includes a KC Chief’s arrowhead. Bass Pro of Independence donated an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur round reel.

The presentation of the custom fishing rod was made by former state representative, Judge Vernon

Scoville at the Truman Courthouse in Independence on Monday, December 8, 2014. This recognition was coordinated by former Speaker Pro Tem of the Missouri House, James Barnes of Raytown.

Fred Arbanas was a leader in developing the Little Blue Sewer district that eliminated sewer lagoons for Raytown, Grandview and Lees Summit and enhanced area development for eastern Jackson County. He also led the successful programs to develop Longview and Blue Springs lakes.

The Jackson County legislature named the golf course at Longview after Fred Arbanas in recognition of his public service. In his role as Chair of Parks and Recreation, he was often cited for his leadership and service to youth sports.

Arbanas began his professional football career with the Dallas Texans in 1961 then they moved to Kansas City in 1962 to become the Kansas City Chiefs. He will also be remembered as an All-Pro Super Bowl champion for the KC Chiefs in 1966.

Judge Vernon Scoville and Bruce Bruch with the custom-made fishing pole

Scenes From Raytown Holiday Lighting Ceremony Scenes from Raytown Holiday Lighting Ceremony last Friday, December 5, 2014.

Flute Fantasia play in UMB lobby Raytowners in front of Sue Frank State Farm window

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RARC Thanks Community For Salvation Army Donations Members and family of the Raytown Amateur Radio Club (RARC) spent Saturday, December 6, 2014, ringing bells at the Salvation Army kettle outside Raytown Hy-Vee. Those who gave their time were Scott KD0HMH, Jean KD0NKQ, Robin W0FEN, Holly KB0VTB, Steve K0OU, Kathy WB0LFY, Wayne KA0FFH, Max WX0MWL, Joe KC0UNB, Paul KC0DDZ and Paul’s son, Jonathan, and granddaughter Anna. Grandpa Paul thinks he has Anna hooked because this was her third year to ring bells!

RARC and the Salvation Army would like to say thanks to all the people who stopped by the kettles and made a donation.

For more information about the Raytown Amateur Radio Club, visit K0GQ.org.

By Diane Krizek One of Raytown’s native sons, Kyle Phillips, performed as Tenor 2 with the Heartland Men’s Chorus for its 29th Annual Kansas City Christmas concert this past weekend at the Folly Theater in downtown Kansas City.

This is the same Kyle Phillips who is the right hand man of Vicki Turnbow, president of the Raytown Chamber of Commerce.

Phillips has been singing with the chorus for the

Pictured are front row: Anna and Jean; back row: Wayne, Joe, Jonathan and Scott

Paul and Anna

Who Knew Kyle Can Sing?

past eight years. The chorus was led by artistic director, Dustin Cates, who began his career leading the Cardinal Chorale at Raytown South High School. The concert was an evening of wonderful music, lights and choreography. This is not a chorus that just stands and belts out beautiful hymns and carols. The concert included old carols, “Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming” and “Stille Nacht”, fun “Chanukah in Santa Monica”, satirical

“Christmas in the Cloister”, all time favorite “I’ll be Home for Christmas” and ended with a jazzy “Hallelujah” chorus. “The Little Drummer Boy” was spectacular with the stage lighting and a six member drum corps. Alyse Stoll and I were delighted to have been invited and saw some familiar faces in the crowd, including Al Brown and Maggie Chase of REAP. Support your local artist. See you there next year!

Alyse Stoll and Kyle Phillips in the lobby of the Folly Theater

Marilyn Cannon Wins MCTM Outstanding Instructional Coach Award Curriculum and Instructional Practice Coach Marilyn Cannon recently received the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Outstanding Instructional Coach award at the MCTM Fall Conference in Columbia Missouri. Cannon has been with the Raytown School District since 1994 and has served as a middle school mathematics

teacher, department chair, instructional coach, and curriculum coordinator.

As the first recipient of the award, Cannon was recognized for her contributions to mathematics education and dedication to MCTM’s mission of “supporting and improving mathematics teaching and learning at all levels.”

“Effective instruction for student growth is and always will be the heart of my work,” Marilyn Cannon said. “I have an

unmeasurable appreciation for educators and the work they do every day, and I am honored to be the recipient of the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics first coaching award.”

During the 2013-2014 school year, Cannon served as president of the Missouri Council Supervisors of Mathematics and was the Missouri repre-

sentative for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

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Check Out This Year-end Financial Checklist

Submitted by George N. Koepp

As 2014 draws to a close, you may want to look back on the progress you’ve made this past year in various areas of your life — and that certainly includes progress toward your financial goals.

At the same time, you may want to make some end-ofyear moves that can close out 2014 on a positive note while paving the way for a productive 2015.

Here are a few such moves to consider: • Boost your retirement plan contributions. This actually isn’t an “end-of-year”

move because you have until April 15, 2015, to contribute to your Roth or Traditional IRA for the 2014 tax year.

Nonetheless, the sooner you get extra dollars working for you in your IRA, the better.

You can put in up to $5,500 to your IRA (or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older) for 2014. If you are self-employed, or run a small business, you also have until April 15 to contribute to a retirement account, such as a SEP IRA or a SIMPLE plan.

In addition to helping you build resources for retirement, these types of plans can offer you some tax advantages — so if you haven’t established a retirement plan

yet, consult with your financial and tax professionals • Sell your “losers.” If you own investments that have lost value since you purchased them, you can sell them before 2014 ends and use the tax loss to offset some capital gains you may have earned in other investments. If you don’t have any capital gains, you can use up to $3,000 of your tax losses to offset other ordinary income. And for a loss greater than $3,000, you can “carry over” the excess and deduct it from your taxes in future years. If you still liked the investment that you sold at a loss, and you want to keep it

in your portfolio, you could repurchase it, but you’ll have to wait 31 days to avoid violating the IRS’ “wash sale” rules. Keep in mind that these suggestions only apply to investments held outside your employer-sponsored retirement account; you can’t take a tax deduction on capital losses in a 401(k) or similar plan.

• Evaluate your 401(k) investment mix. You may be able to adjust the investment mix in your 401(k) as often as you like. So when evaluating your 401(k), make sure your holdings aren’t concentrated in just a few investments, and try to determine if your

portfolio is still appropriate for your risk tolerance — not too aggressive or too conservative. Also, if your plan offers a “Roth” option, consider taking advantage of it — with a Roth, you won’t be able to deduct your 401(k) contributions from your taxes, but once you retire, you won’t be taxed on your withdrawals.

• Review your insurance coverage. If you’ve experienced any changes in your life in 2014 — new spouse, new child, divorce, new job, etc. — you may need to review your life insurance coverage to make sure that it’s still sufficient for your needs and that you have the correct

beneficiaries in place.

By making these and other moves, you can say a fond farewell to 2014, knowing that you’ve done what you could to help bolster your financial position — for 2015 and beyond.

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Residents Invited To Join Community Center Committee

By Alderman Jim Aziere Ward II Inside the abandoned building where the furnace no longer heats the air, the children are gone and the bugs have hibernated for the winter. The only thing remaining of the Raytown YMCA are memories of the

past.

“When is the city going to build a community center,” I looked up from the shelf at the local Apple Market where I was trying to find a container of Pillsbury Biscuit Mix and noticed my neighbor.

“There are not any plans,” I answered.

“We need to turn the old

YMCA into a community center,” he replied. “Why doesn’t the city do that?”

“I’ve been asked that over a dozen times, among other questions,” I told him “and I don’t have the answer.”

“Well, we need a community center in Raytown, every other city has one, and someone needs to step up to the

plate and get it done.”

Over the past 20 months, I have asked several of the active citizens in Raytown if they would be interested in this fact finding mission and have received positive responses.

We are committed to forming a citizens committee to study the feasibility of

building a community center with or without use of the old YMCA and hope to gain an understanding of the interest and needs of our Raytown citizens.

We will work independent of the structure of city hall to avoid staff costs but invite members of the Parks Department and School Dis-

trict to participate.

Citizens interested in working on the project are welcome and may call City Hall at 816.737.6096 and leave a message and phone number for Alderman Jim Aziere by December 31, 2014.

The first committee meeting will be scheduled in January 2015.

Elliott Place Now In The Hands Of Titan Residents of Elliott Place got a shock when Doug Allen of Titan Real Estate Investment showed up Monday morning, December 8, 2014, and announced that Titan became the new owner on December 7, 2014, at mid-

night and gave instructions on where to mail their rent checks. Doug Allen is a partner and head of acquisitions in the company’s seniors housing division, Titan/SenQuest.

According to residents,

Allen visited each building in the Elliott Place complex to announce the new situation and the company’s future plans to improve the food and build assisted living and Alheizmer facilities on the undeveloped space of the

property. He assured them that Rae would continue to be their onsite manager.

SenQuest is a seniors housing real estate company focused on the acquisition and management of independent and assisted living com-

munities nationwide. They currently have properties primarily in Texas, but also Michigan, Pennsylvania and Missouri. Corby Place Senior Living Center in St. Joseph, MO, evolved from apartments converted from what

was once a swank professional office building that opened in 1909 and housed the Grain Exchange.

Ward 4 Alderman Pat Ertz is pleased to announce his candidacy for the office of Mayor of Raytown.

During his eight years on the Board of Alderman, Ertz has been a leader, as proven by his service as Mayor ProTem and as chairman of the board’s Finance Committee.

In addition, he also has served as a liaison to the following: the Raytown School District, the Sales Tax Oversight Committee, Parks Department, Police Pension Fund, and the Chamber of Commerce.

Ertz has been an active member of the following community boards: the Raytown arm of the Truman Heartland Foundation, the Summer Lunch Program at Raytown Christian Church, and Board of Directors of

the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce, where he also served as Chair of the Board in 2012. He also is a member of the Raytown School District’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee, Suburban Water Coalition, the Chamber Government Relations Committee and is a member of the Raytown Rotary Club, where

he heads the Community Service Committee.

Ertz is a 25-year citizen of Raytown and makes his home with his wife, Shari, and son, Kyle. Pat retired from Hy-Vee Food Store after having worked there for 34 years as a Meat Department manager. He is currently District Manager of Public Water Supply District #2 of Jackson County.

Ertz is adamant about keeping good city employees who have demonstrated, through their service, that they are dedicated to creating the best city possible. By continuing to insist on high standards and creating a stable city hall environment, Raytown will continue to attract high-quality individuals.

“We need to continue to

find ways to recruit and retain the best employees,” Ertz said. “Training employees to be hired away by other municipalities is not a sustainable solution.”

Ertz also believes in the proactive approach when it comes to Raytown Police and EMS departments and has always supported their need for the best and most modern equipment. These include the city’s purchase of new radios, police cars and ambulances.

In addition, Ertz supported Raytown’s recent purchase of body cameras for all police officers. At the police department’s request, the Raytown board members acted on the need for body cameras while many city entities are still debating the issue. “We need to take care of the personnel

that take care of us night and day,” he said.

While serving on Raytown Board of Alderman, Ertz and his fellow Aldermen, improved city finances by balancing the budget and reducing city debt. As mayor, he will continue to devote much attention to the city budget.

Economic development has been another key issue that Ertz has stressed as alderman, which he will work to further improve as mayor; the board has attracted many businesses to Raytown, including Heartland Manufacturing, Google Fiber, Aldi’s and IHOP. As mayor, Ertz will continue to build upon such past successes by working to recruit even more businesses to establish a home in Raytown.

During the past eight years that Ertz has served on the Board of Aldermen, the city has successfully recruited more than $8 million in grants for infrastructure improvements, including sidewalks and streets. Ertz has served on the board with a growing sense of pride in his community. As mayor, he pledges to bring the same strong leadership while engaging and encouraging fellow citizens to help keep Raytown the vibrant, thriving community its residents know and love.

For further information, contact Pat Ertz at 816-3568233 or kyertz@msn.com.

Kansas City truck driver was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a 14-year-long conspiracy to steal more than $1 million worth of trucks and trailers and their cargo.

Co-defendants of Raytown and Holden were also convicted for their roles in the conspiracy and await sentencing.

Kenneth Ray Borders, 43, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Borders to pay $1,270,089 in restitution to 27 victims. Borders’ sentence takes into account his previous criminal history of theft of a truck, trailer and cargo in this district and the District of Nebraska. He also has numerous instances of driving without a license or with a suspended license and was under a criminal sentence for driving while revoked during the conspiracy.

On Feb. 28, 2014, Borders was found guilty at trial of participating in a conspiracy that involved the theft of commercial trucks and trailers and their cargo in Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska from 1998 to December 2013. Co-defendants Jon Dirk Dickerson, 56, of Raytown, Mo., and his son, Kyle Wayne Dickerson, 32, of Holden, Mo., were also convicted for their roles in the conspiracy and await

sentencing. They worked together to steal trucks, trailers, and cargo and then dispose of them. Sometimes they used the trucks and trailers themselves to make money by hauling loads for customers and sometimes they sold the stolen trucks and trailers.

In addition to the conspiracy, Borders was found guilty of four counts of aiding and abetting the possession of stolen goods, one count of aiding and abetting the transportation of stolen goods and one count of aiding and abetting the possession of stolen vehicles.

Evidence presented at trial focused on the thefts of five Freightliner trucks and 17 trailers between 2005 and 2011. The stolen trailers included refrigerated trailers containing such cargo as 39,000 pounds of meat, 565 boxes of beef valued at $149,790, $125,000 worth of frozen ribs, and several refrigerated trailers that each contained tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of frozen chicken, including a load of frozen chicken wings valued at $59,706. Also stolen were utility trailers containing such cargo as Budweiser beer valued at $16,657, Nike shoes valued at $217,353 and 21,018 pounds of Little Sizzler sausages.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars of stolen cargo was sold cheaply to anyone who would buy

it. Some of the cargo was sold out of the back of the trailer; some of it was sold to a tow truck driver or a convenience store operator to resell. For example, codefendant Myron Piggie, 53, of Kansas City, Mo., pleaded guilty to possessing stolen property. Piggie admitted that he accepted 12 pallets of stolen Budweiser beer products (valued at approximately $7,566). Piggie agreed to sell the beer at his store, MP Convenience Store in Kansas City, and split the profits with conspirators.

Piggie, however, learned that the police were aware he had the stolen beer, so he gave it all away, sell-

ing little or none of it, because he did not want to be found to be in possession of the stolen beer. Several additional co-defendants have pleaded guilty in this case and in related cases.

Borders was involved in stealing the trucks, trailers, and cargo. He sold the cargo to others to resell, sometimes fronting the money by allowing his “customer” to pay him after they sold the product.

Borders used some of the stolen trucks and trailers himself to make money by delivering cargo.

Jon Dickerson often had the first right to purchase stolen trucks and trailers.

In fact, Borders actually

had a “shopping list” from Dickerson listing the trucks and trailers that he wanted,

so that Borders could keep an eye out for them and Continued on page 5

Raytown Alderman Announces Mayoral Campaign

Truck Driver Sentenced To 21 Years

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Liberace Advertising: Silly Is As Silly Does

Jason Offutt Advertising exists for one reason, to take our money. Oh, sure, the companies that advertise to us don’t come right out and say it; they use fancy schmancy words to trick us into throwing dollars at their feet. They’re sneaky that way.

Take for example, food.

Would you buy a greasy hamburger? No. How about a hot and juicy hamburger? Yeah, see how that works?

As a public service, Dr. Truth will take us through the wonderful, misleading words used in food advertising.

Original: Although probably the most straightforward term on this list, “Original,” meaning what this restaurant sells, is itself confusing.

Waiter: Would you like deep, thin, skinny, handtossed, wheat, gluten-free, or original crust?

You: I just want crust.

Waiter: Do you mean Original?

You: What was Original called before deep, thin, skinny, hand-tossed, wheat, and gluten-free?

Waiter: Crust.

You: Yeah, give me that.

Skinny: A sneaky way to make someone think they’re eating healthy at a restaurant, which is, of course, impossible.

Premium: Better than that other garbage we’re serving you.

Pepper bombshell: People don’t want to eat things that may explode.

Flavor blast: This is for drinks. They simply put flavored syrup in your drink. It’s not a blast.

Savory: Restaurants call almost anything you can stick into your mouth savory – soups, dressings, meats, and flavored toothpicks. Sounds delicious.

But savory can mean salty, bitter, tangy and spicy. What the hell is it?

Chances are the restaurant doesn’t know either. Stick

with hamburgers, and foods you can pronounce.

Sliders: On the subject of hamburgers, sliders are mini-hamburgers.

The term “sliders” was first used to describe the greasy mini-burgers sold at White Castle because they slide in, and they slide right back … uh, well, let’s just say “sliders” is not a compliment.

Bold: “Bold” is the ability to take risks. Since food itself can’t take risks, the chef obviously is. Avoid “bold” food at all costs.

Zesty: “Zesty” either means showing enthusiasm, or covered in citrus peal. Eat at your own risk.

Fresh: No wonder the rest of the menu tastes like crap. This is the only item that isn’t rotting.

Fiery: Although I enjoy spicy foods, much like “bombshell,” I draw the line on putting anything into my system that is actually on fire.

Then there are adjectives advertising specialists toss in front of words simply because they think the consumer is stupid.

Honey: Roughly translated means “high fructose corn syrup.”

Hardwood smoked: Whatever my vendor had on sale this week.

Slow roasted: See “hardwood smoked.”

Seasoned: Old. Black angus: Most of the population doesn’t know there’s also a red angus, which tastes exactly like black angus, which tastes exactly like Hereford, and every other breed of beef.

Mediterranean black olives: If you’re eating these in an American restaurant, chances are those olives are from California.

But since olives originally came from the Mediterranean, it’s not really a lie, right?

Sweet pineapple: As opposed to that other kind.

Now go out there and buy food armed with the knowledge that it’s probably not as good as advertised.

Jason Offutt’s latest book, “Across a Corn-Swept Land: An epic beer run through the Upper Midwest,” is available at amazon.com. A native of Missouri, Jason currently teaches journalism at Northwest Missouri State University and has earned many humor writer awards throughout his career.

Makes It Big Time Early In Career Part II

JOHNNY CARSON

B.B. KING

By George Michaud

RAY CHARLES

PEARL BAILEY

BUDDY HACKETT

DON RICKLES

By 1952, STAN IRWIN, my mentor and entertainment director at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas wanted to hire LIBERACE for his Congo Showroom where JUDY GARLAND and other top stars were playing but the Riviera Hotel offered to pay Liberace more and he wound up the top draw in town at $50,000 a week.

Ray Arnett, Liberace’s stage director\manager, became the go-between person for Liberace and myself for quite a few years. Tom Papa played Ray in the recent movie made about the life of Liberace titled “Behind The Candelabra” starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon which was not endorsed

by The Liberace Foundation.

According to a Las Vegas Sun article (July 13, 2012) by John Katsilometes), the museum only lent HBO the 1972 custom Bradley GT and a 1957 London taxi for that movie along with certain props and attire not to be worn by Michael Douglas or any one else.

“This is one individual’s side of the story...There is the side that shows a much bigger picture of who Liberace was as an individual and what he contributed to entertainment history. Liberace’s life was far greater than what happened with one person in the late 1970s and early 1980s,” Brian “Paco” Alvarez

said.

In one way, Scott Thorson was right in his book when he wrote that their breakup was due to Liberace’s chronic promiscuity and Thorson’s own drug addiction, which he had long before meeting Liberace. Thorson always complained about how he never got paid enough. Today, he is serving 8 to 20 years in Nevada prison for failing court-ordered drug tests while on probation for burglary and identity theft convictions.

I met Liberace years before Scott Thorson. As witnessed by others around me and myself, including Lindroth, Liberace had at least five relationships with his “significant other” as he

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would say. In each relationship, Liberace was always kind, giving, thoughtful and very serious about advancing the talents of each individual by coaching, paying tutors to better their potential, whether it was “The Young Americans” or banjo player, “Scotty Plummer”. One young man was much like Thorson, a pianist from Texas, who became Lee’s chauffeur, sidekick, lover, etc. Liberace even featured him as an opening act. They were together about two years, which ended abruptly, and suddenly he was gone.

Alvarez, then chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, wanted to sustain the legacy of Liberace’s tremen-

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12/06/2014 19:28:09 28.139.g - CITY, STEALING FM MOTOR VEHICLE 9200 block E 68 TER 12/07/2014 03:10:33 42.209 - CITY, FLEEING/ ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER RAYTOWN RD 12/07/2014 13:29:51 SUICIDE ATT - SUICIDE ATTEMPT 10200 block E 59 ST 12/07/2014 14:52:15 28.139.e - CITY, STEALING SHOPLIFT 10300 block 350 HWY 12/07/2014 16:53:42 28.139 - CITY, STEALING/ FRAUD BY DECEIT PROPERTY OR SERVICE 9300 block E 350 HWY 12/08/2014 03:13:14 569.020E - ROBBERY 1ST/ WITH FIREARM/MISCELLANEOUS (F) 6600 block BLUE RIDGE BLVD 12/08/2014 09:21:53 28.139.j - CITY, STEALING FROM BUILDING 11000 block E 53 TER 12/08/2014 09:46:25 GEN INFO - NON-CRIMINAL GENERAL INFORMA-

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Producer’s Corner continued from page 4 dous philanthropic endeavors. Liberace never forgot the days when he was poor and Paderewski got him the college scholarships that helped him so much. And this writer wants to portray that man in this series on “Mr. Showmanship.”

I first met Liberace in Lake Tahoe when my client famed harpist LLOYD LINDROTH was performing at Harrah’s Club in Lake Tahoe.

We were going to Liberace’s show at the main show room one night. Lindroth called ahead to Ray Arnett and ar-

Trucks continued from page 3 steal them if the opportunity presented itself.

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ranged for good seats for Lindroth, four others and myself in a large booth in the center of the theater. Liberace was very kind by introducing Lindroth to the packed house, which made us feel important. Because of that gesture, many showed up to Lindroth’s shows in the days that followed.

After that show back in about 1972, we were invited into the dressing room

by Ray Arnett to visit with “Lee”. He invited me to visit his famous home on 8433 Harold Way above the Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. It was a nine-bedroom, remod-

eled home with his famous piano-shaped swimming pool, chandeliers, mirrors and crystal everywhere with beautiful paintings. Years later, Lee wanted to turn that home into a museum but was unsuccessful due to the lines of traffic that disturbed neighbors when he made the mistake of giving his address in a TV interview. He bought another property in Las Vegas that was two homes that he converted into one and a block away, the third home was given to his long time housekeeper, Gladys Luckie.

I was invited to the ‘Casa de Liberace” in Palm Springs

they were stopped or inspected.

Jon Dickerson was also found guilty of three counts of aiding and abetting the possession of stolen goods and one count of aiding and abetting the possession of stolen vehicles.

Kyle Dickerson was also found guilty of one count of aiding and abetting the transportation of stolen vehicles, two counts of aiding and abetting the possession of stolen goods and one count of aiding and abetting the possession of stolen vehicles.

This case is being prosecuted by Senior Litigation Counsel Gregg R. Coon-

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which was his real stay-athome spot. His famous station wagon with the 88 keys of the piano along each side was well known around town. By now, Liberace had bought and sold a number of business buildings and homes. Jamie James, his publicist for years would always say “Liberace made lots of transactions buying and selling but always made a profit when he sold.” But the antique store Liberace owned did not make a profit when it sold because he fell in love with all the antiques and kept all of the merchandise for himself.

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Lee bought a home for his sister Angie, his brother George and his Mom who stayed with Angie most of the time except when Lee was performing in Las Vegas. His Mom always sat at the quarter machine at the front entrance of all the show rooms wherever Lee was appearing.

Next week will be Part III of Liberace as there is so much to say about this famous showman. Next week I’ll tell you a funny story about George and I when we ran into each other while traveling.

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George Michaud was a talent agent/manager in Burbank, California for nearly four decades with his own talent agency, GMA. Michaud booked hundreds of actresses and actors/ musicians, major concerts around the world and has been responsible for launching the careers of many notable names in television, motion pictures and on the Broadway stage. Michaud currently is semi-retired, still has a hand in show biz projects from New York to Las Vegas as consultant to entertainment venues and new talents as well as seasoned professionals.

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Raytown Community Calendar EVENTS OLL Christmas Wonderland November 28 - December 22 see times below Our Lady of Lourdes, 7009 Blue Ridge Beautiful fresh cut Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Poinsettias, Holiday Nuts and candy from Sees will all be for sale at great prices. Spend $60 or more and receive a free Christmas Tree Stand! We will also have a Christmas Garage Sale with lots of gently used ornaments and holiday decorations. Plus Chili Cook-off, Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, Christmas Raffles, and lots, lots more!

Weekday hours 4pm-9pm, Weekend hours 9am – 9pm.

Everyone welcome, at the corner of Gregory and Blue Ridge.

Heart of America Christmas Pageant presents The Unseen December 12, 13 & 14, 2014 @ See dates & times below First Baptist Raytown, 10500 E 350 Highway If Christmas were only a memory, what would you want to remember? Join us as we travel both back into history to follow the story of Jesus and forward into the future and follow the stories of the unseen through a blend of live music and drama. FREE Pageant tickets are available online. If you have questions about performances or ticket information, call the Pageant Information Line at 816-778-1153.

Friday, Dec. 12 @ 7:00** Saturday, Dec. 13 @ 3:30** Saturday, Dec. 13 @ 7:00

Dale Hobart Cross Dale Hobart Cross, 90, passed away December 8, 2014. Visitation took place December 11 at Missouri Funeral Care; Raytown, MO. Funeral service will be 11 AM December 12 at Raytown Christian Church with full military honors, followed by Burial Service at Oakhill Cemetery, Butler MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Dale’s memory to Habitat for Humanity http:// habitatkc.org/; Raytown Christian Church’s Food Pantry, http://raytowncc. org/local; or Pleasant Gap Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Pat, (Patsy); daughter Connie Cooper (Chuck); grandchildren Michael and Kayla; great grandson, Eli; son Kirk Cross (Nancy); and sister Doris Hooper.

Margaret Ann (Maggie)

Sunday, Dec. 14 @ 3:30 ** interpreted for the hearing impaired Cabin on the Trails Tour December 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2014 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rice-Tremonti House, 8801 E 66th Street Tour the Rice-Tremonti Home and Cabin built in 1844 on the Santa Fe Trail.

Enjoy refreshments; shop the Christmas Store & Bake Shop. Step back in time to an era before TV and the Internet! Stand in a house that has been through the Civil War and 167 years of history right here in Raytown, Missouri. Put this special treat on your calendar. $5.00 per person, Groups Welcome, Group Rate $4.00 per person. For information and reservations call 356-2338.

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Winter Blood Drive December 15, 2014 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Raytown Emergency Medical Services, 10020 E 66th Terrace Please plan on saving a life by donating blood! Schedule your appointment now by either calling Kim at (816) 737-6030 or online at www. savealifenow.org and use sponsor code: raytownems.

Remember, walk-ins are always welcome!

“Join the Loop” Crochet for Beginners December 20, 2014 @ 10:00 am- 11:30 am Seed of Faith International Fellowship Hall (Lower Level), 9301 E. 87th Street

Finney Margaret Ann (Maggie) Finney, daughter of Kenneth and Mary Duker of Brookfield, MO, died December 5, 2014, at her home. Maggie was born January 16, 1937, in Brookfield. She married Ronald (Ron) Finney on August 24, 1957. Maggie attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she received her degree in Child Development while also pursuing a degree in journalism. She taught at two pre- schools before founding Alpha Pre- School in Raytown in 1970 and operated the school for 20 years before passing the school on to one of her teachers. Maggie is survived by her husband of 57 years, her children, Michael and wife Linda of Minneapolis, MN, Susie and husband Doug Buttery of Granby, CO; daughter, Kathy

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Registration required at Director@IMPACTncc.org or call 816-698-6873. Please include name, phone number, and age if a minor. Minor must be accompanied by an adult. Yarn & crochet hook will be included. Learn basic crochet stitches and leave with a completed project. (No experience necessary) MONTHLY MEETINGS Candlelight Quilters of Raytown Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00-9:00 pm Show-Me Quilting, 6221 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raytown Plaza Open to all quilters. Call 816353-9366 for more information KIWANIS Club of Raytown Three Trails http://moark4.com/raytown/ For meeting dates and location, call 816-7379955 Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter http://www.mssdar.org/mmcnair Monthly:Second Monday at 6:30 pm (Sept.–June) Raytown Amateur Radio Club http://k0gq.com Monthly: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 pm Community of Christ, 6231 Manning Avenue Raytown Artists Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 6:00 pm

Obituaries

Finney of Lee’s Summit, MO, and son, Patrick and wife Dawn of Columbia, MO; her grandchildren, Jessica Buttery of Denver, CO, Danielle Mehlenbacher and great granddaughter, Libby of Raytown, MO, Brent Mehlenbacher of Lee’s Summit, Ian Finney of Jefferson City, MO, and Isolde Finney of Columbia.

Visitation was held December 8, funeral was held December 9 at Floral Hills Funeral Home.

Fern Ellen Harrison Fern Ellen Harrison died peacefully surrounded by family in Brookdale Senior Living Center on December 8, 2014 in Overland Park, KS. She was 83. Fern was born on November 6, 1931 in Shawnee, OK to her parents, Paul and Gladys Heichelbech. She trained to be a lab technician at Scott and White in Temple, TX.

St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene Gymnasium, 8500 E 80th Terr. All artists (over 18) welcome.

Raytown Chamber of Commerce http://raytownchamber.com/ 5909 Raytown Trafficway (816) 353-8500 Raytown Democratic Association Monthly: Third Thursday at 7:00pm Come early (at 6:00 pm) to dine and make new friends!

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

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

Raytown New Day AL-Non Weekly: Wednesdays at 10:00 am Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church, 5757 Blue Ridge Blvd. Enter at the back door.

Everyone welcome!

(816) 353-5446 Raytown Women of Today Monthly: Third Monday at 7:00 pm http://raytownwot.wix.com/ raytownwomenoftoday Club Room at Raytown HyVee, 9400 E. 350 Hwy.

She married Bobby Harrison on November 26, 1952. They moved to Raytown over 55 years ago. Fern worked for a local doctor until her second child was born. She was very involved in her children’s schooling and other activities. She was active in Sunday school and the United Methodist Women (UMW) at Blue Ridge United Methodist Church. She loved to travel, especially on cruises with husband and family. Fern is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bobby; son, Phillip Harrison, of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter, Pamela Clark, of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Aaron Harrison; Christina Treat and husband Rodney; Ian Harrison and wife Katy; Ryan Clark; Nathan Clark; and Jeremy Clark; great grandchildren, Keelie Treat; Keaton Treat; and Owen Harrison. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Fern’s celebration of life will be held on December 13, 2014 at Floral Hills at 2pm.

Visitation will be at 1pm.

Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Hospice or Della Lamb.

Katie Howell Katie Howell of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Katie was born in Independence, MO, on May 11, 1923. She spent her entire life in the Kansas City area.

She graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1941. Katie married Louis Dale Howell on April 4, 1946, and they were married for 65 years before his death on December 21, 2011. She worked for Dr. E.L. Saunders M.D. in Independence, MO, for 9 years and also worked at Chapel School in Raytown, MO, for 10 years.

She and her husband were co-owners of State Beauty Supply of Johnson County before their retirement in 1993. Katie was PTA president of both Raytown Junior High and Senior High Schools. She was president of John Knox Village Auxiliary and also president of Lee’s Summit Hospital Auxiliary.

Katie also was chair person and secretary of the John Knox Village Foundation

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

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Board of Trustees, and was an ambassador for the Foundation Board. She was women’s leader at the Blue Ridge and Pleasant Heights Community of Christ Congregations.

At the time of her death she was a member of the Woods Chapel Community of Christ Congregation.

Katie is survived by her son, Daniel Howell; daughter, Karen HallGist and husband, Randal Gist; one granddaughter, Jessica (Howell) Oliver and husband, Ben; two greatgrandchildren, Myles and Vivyan Oliver; and one sister, Nora Jackson. A memorial party will be held at 2 pm Saturday, January 10, 2015, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St, Independence, 816-373-3600.

Contributions may be made in Katie’s memory to John Knox Village Hospice.

Norman Edward Kurz Norman Edward Kurz, 77 of Raytown, MO passed away at home in the early morning December 1, 2014.

Norman was born December 28, 1936 to Louie H & Mildred Mahan Kurz in Kansas City.

A 1954 graduate of Raytown High School, he earned his Engineering degree from Finlay Engineering College, and worked for Black & Veatch Engineers for 44 years, retiring in 2001. He married Jacqueline Reno on Valentine’s Day in 1960, celebrating 54 years of marriage. Visitation and Memorial services were held December 8 at One Spirit United Methodist Church. Norman supported the Boy Scouts his entire life first as a young scout and later as Scout Master of Troop 254. He was also an Honorary Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was a devout Christian, and long time member of Longview United Methodist Church.

He is a member of One Spirit UMC and served in several capacities for both churches. Norm had many diverse hobbies throughout his life as car hobbyist, bow hunter, camper, guitar & banjo player, square dancer, pinochle & bridge player, wood carver, Chiefs fan, Mizzou fan, and golfer. He was a kind and gentle man

parks.com Planning & Zoning Commission Monthly: First Thursday at 7:00 pm City Hall, 10000 E 59 St. Tree Board Monthly: 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Sept.-May) Raytown Parks Office, 5912 Lane Ave http://raytowntreeboard.org Check the City website for scheduling adjustments due to holidays, etc. Many committees, boards and commissions meet on an as needed basis. The meetings of the following Boards and Task Forces are infrequent but will be posted on the City’s Events Calendar when convened.

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who had many friends.

Norman is survived by his wife: Jackie Kurz, children: Kathy Kurz, Mark Kurz and Chris Kurz. Granddaughters: Brittany Gibbs, Kaitlin Aylor, and Chloe Cox-Kurz.

Sister: Mary Lou Goodall.

Brother-in-law: Doug Reno and wife Karen Reno.

Nieces & Nephews: Brenda Gordanier, Brian Goodall, David Reno, Mike Reno, and Diane Cahill as well as many friends.

David Keith Stevens David Keith Stevens, 53, Prairie Village, KS, passed away unexpectedly December 4, 2014. He was born in Kansas City, MO September 1, 1961, to Leroy and Margie Stevens. After graduating from Raytown South High School in 1979, he went to the University of MissouriColumbia where he earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in chemical engineering. Upon graduation from MU, David went to work for Black & Veatch where he held several positions, including vice-president of sulfur technology, leaving after 25 years to form his own engineering and technology company. While at Black & Veatch, he developed and implemented new processes for sulfur reclamation, which were granted patents. David loved the Lord, having accepted Jesus as his savior and serving him in various ways. He will be remembered as a most generous and funloving person with a keen sense of humor. A worldtraveler, he also enjoyed reading, listening to music, painting, and riding his bicycle; however, his greatest pleasure came from time spent with his children. He was their staunch supporter and was proud of their many accomplishments. Survivors include his parents, Leroy and Margie Stevens; children from his marriage to Cathyson, Michael Stevens, London England; daughter, Melissa Stevens, Denver, CO; brother Don (Christine) Stevens; nieces, Emily and Hanna Stevens, and Courtney Payne; nephews, Ethan and Colin Payne; numerous cousins and many friends who will all miss him

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Here’s a different, family fun way to decorate sugar cookies for the holidays.

Painted Sugar Cookies

Preparation 1. Bake a nice batch of your favorite sugar cookies - whether Grandma’s secret recipe or store bought 2. Frost the cookies with white icing and let stand until dry.

3. Your canvas is now ready.

Paint Preparation Following the mixing chart below combine 1/2 tsp of either lemon or vanilla extract as indicated with the

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Obituaries continued from page 6 dearly. Memorial service will be held at the Church of the Resurrection-Wesley Chapel, 13720 Roe Ave, Leawood, KS 66224, on Saturday, December 13, at 11a.m. with a visitation at 10 a.m.

Thomas Donald Wright, Jr. Thomas Donald Wright, Jr., 65, passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends at Centerpoint Hospital, Independence, MO, on December 2, 2014.

Visitation will be held 1:00 PM, December 20, 2014 followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, Raytown, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those wishing to honor Tom, make a contribution to Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, 6429 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133, where a memorial will be established in his name.

Tom was born May 30, 1949, the son of Donald and Rita Wright. He was a lifetime resident of Kansas City. He graduated from Raytown South High School in 1967 and then attended Drafting Electronics Technical Institute. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam 19701973. Tom was employed

by Diebold Inc. as a Service Tech until he retired in 2012.

Survivors include: sister,

Donna King, Belton, MO; nephew, Matt King and his wife, Laura-Kate; nieces, Annika and Genevive, all of Perth, Australia; and cousin, Teresa Land, Joplin, MO. His immediate family includes his life partner, Jann Niblock of Independence, MO, in his

heart as his own were; son, Jo Niblock, Lakewood, CO; daughter, Janae Prewitt and husband, Bubba, Raytown, MO. He was “Papa Tom” to Brady and Blake Prewitt.

He was preceded in death by; wife, Carol and parents, Donald and Rita Wright.

Tom was a lifetime member of Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church where he enjoyed playing the dulcimer and participated in the bell choir.

One of his biggest joys in life was the family he shared with Jann.

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